Issue 149 of Wyong Regional Chronicle

Issue 149 19 September, 2018

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Minister announces increase Stage 3A to four express trains an section of the widening of hour during peak periods the Pacific Hwy at Ourimbah completed M

ember for The Entrance, David Mehan, has welcomed the long awaited switching on of three sets of traffic lights on the newly widened Stage 3A section of the Pacific Hwy at Ourimbah.

Wyong and Tuggerah stations were named as two of the four Central Coast stations to receive double express services during Minister Constance’s Gosford press conference

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entral Coast customers will benefit from a doubling of express services to and from the Sydney CBD from September 30, with four express trains an hour during the morning and afternoon peaks.

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Andrew Constance, said customers from Wyong and Tuggerah stations will have access to peak express services to and from the city, via Strathfield every 15 minutes on average, compared to every 30 minutes as it currently stands.

“These services will be the fastest option for customers travelling to and from the Sydney CBD, and will skip suburban stops such as Eastwood and Burwood, in response to customer feedback,” Constance said.

“Our priority is to give Central Coast customers what they want, which is fast, reliable and regular services,” he added.

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said these improvements to train services were welcome news to Central Coast commuters.

“I’ve long been advocating for more train services from the Central Coast to Sydney

and I’m proud to be part of a government that is delivering for the region,” Crouch said.

These services will also be among the first to receive the brand new intercity trains from late next year, which will transform longer distance travel with features including charging stations for mobile devices, wider seats with arm rests, and dedicated space for luggage, prams and wheelchairs.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, assured Central Coast customers that they will still have the option to catch direct trains to and from Sydney CBD via the

North Shore, with access to the same level of peak services they receive today.

“The Labor Party has been out there claiming that the temporary shutdown of the Epping to Chatswood line will lead to a cutting of services via the North Shore Line.

“This is simply not true,” MacDonald said.

Source: Press conference, Sep 17 Andrew Constance, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Taylor Martin, Member of the NSW Legislative Council Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal Naakaree Spero, Journalist

Stage3A is the upgrading of Glen Rd to Ourimbah St, with Stage3B being from Ourimbah St to Lisarow Shopping Centre.

According to Mehan, in 2015, NSW Labor committed $100m towards this project, however, the NSW Liberal Government stripped $30m without explanation.

Mehan said he was confident that if the $30m had not been removed, a faster and better outcome would have been achieved for the community.

“It certainly would not have taken eight years to complete only half of this project,” he said.

“Under the previous Labor Government,

Stage 1 and 2 of the upgrade was completed in four years.

“I encourage the state government to proceed without delay in works needed to complete Stage 3, and take the upgrade through to Lisarow Shopping Centre.

“I suspect that the cut to the budget allocated to this project is behind many of the disputes between RMS and local residents.

“I encourage the state government to take a fresh look at the reasonable claims of the community, particularly those at Lisarow and Teralba St, and settle their claims.

“When Labor began this upgrade, the community welcomed it with open arms.

“The community is now angry and concerned about the increase in delays and what it will mean for them.”

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Source: Media release, Sep 14 Catherine Wall, office of David Mehan

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he Glen’s CEO Joe Coyte, and Director, Jan McKinnon, explain what is special about the 25-yearold Chittaway centre and about the need for a women’s centre.

Joe Coyte announced that The Glen had just been re-accredited for another 10 years and that the assessors had remarked on its “amazing governance structure” and the passion of its Directors.

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who had his own issues around drugs and alcohol and had lost his own son through addiction.

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hree properties on The Round Dve, at Avoca, were flooded, when a large water main burst, just after 6:00am, on Wednesday, August 8.

This is the second major water mains break that has resulted in damage to homes in Round Dve this year.

Central Coast Council announced it was alerted to the burst water main at approximately 6.20am that morning.

“As this was a large main, a sudden release of water impacted three properties on The Round Dve,” a Council media alert said.

“There has been some water damage across the three properties, including to the ground floor of property one, the garage of property two and the garden of property three.

“Residents of these properties were able to remain in their homes,” the alert said.

A Council team worked to repair the main as quickly as possible.

Repairs required the removal of a large, approximately 20 metre-high gum tree, which was believed to be the cause of the water main burst, as its root system was directly above the main.

The water supply had to be temporarily cut to approximately 110 residents living on The Round Dve, Parrendi Cl, Kumali Cl, Nurragi Cl and Baronga Rd. They were informed that an alternative drinking water supply was available at Hazlett Park, Gill Ave and Avoca Beach

Houses in The Round Dve Avoca Beach were inundated when a water main burst

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The residents were without water until 11:15pm.

“Water main breaks will periodically occur across all water systems, and are typically caused by ground and weather conditions, tree roots and third party damage,” Council announced.

“Council works to resolve water outages as quickly as possible and apologises for any inconvenience caused when outages do occur.

“Council continually monitors the region’s water and sewer system and implements an ongoing renewal program for water and sewer mains.”

Council’s Acting Director of Assets, Infrastructure and

Business, Boris Bolgoff, said Council had a solution to minimise the risk of future water main breaks at Avoca Beach.

“We have a plan in place for Avoca Beach and we will action this plan as soon as possible in light of recent breaks and associated property damage in the area,” Bolgoff said.

“Our plan for maintaining and improving the Central Coast’s water and sewer system includes a region-wide water mains renewal program that began in July and has been prioritised based on areas that have experienced higher numbers of water main breaks in recent times.”

Council has already completed replacement of 575

metres of pipeline along The Round Dve and had identified plans to replace a further 1,600 metres of pipework which is currently planned to commence in October.

The new pipework will be constructed in the roadway, which will preserve trees and minimise water supply disruptions to customers during construction.

A burst water main at The Round Dve, Avoca, on May 21, resulted in four homes being flooded so severely that one occupant needed to be rescued from their home by emergency services.

Residents of The Round Dve affected by the flooding described the incident as a torrent of water descending

downhill towards their properties.

The flooding lasted for over an hour, but luckily the properties affected suffered no structural damage.

At the time, residents said it was the fourth time properties on The Round Dve had been impacted by the water main bursting, and they were fed up with Central Coast Council’s approach to fixing the problem.

Speaking to media following the May incident, The Round Dve resident, Ms Cherokee Neilson, said residents were tired of dealing with this.

“It’s happened to me this time, but the three times previously, it happened to my friends.

“We just really need the Council to step in and fix these problems,” Ms Neilson said.

Fellow residents, Mr Rob Jamieson and Mr John Vrkic, also spoke to media.

Mr Jamieson said residents went without any notice on the status of the water main until breaks and subsequent flooding occurred.

“The flooding has caused some severe damage to a lot of houses in the street,” Mr Jamieson said.

Like Ms Nielson, Mr Vrkic’s home was also effected by the May flooding.

Mr Vrkic said that whilst no structural damage had occurred to his home, he had been unable to return to his property for days whilst clean up and repair works were underway.

Despite being structurally sound, the homes of all residents affected suffered property and goods damage during the incident.

Mr Jamieson said it was time for Council to get the water main sorted.

“Council needs to allocate more money to redo the whole line,” he said.

“The Round Dve, Cape Three Points Rd, Avoca Dve, Yodalla Pl, Baronga Rd, Parrendi Cl and Nurragi Cl experienced a water outage on May 21, from 4:00pm to 6:00am on May 22, as the broken water main was repaired.

Source: Media alert, Aug 8 Media release, Aug 9 Central Coast Council media Website, May 21 Central Coast Incident Alerts

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ember for The Entrance, David Mehan, read a statement from the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group (KARAG) in the NSW Legislative Assembly on August 7, which included damning information about the role of the former Wyong Council in pushing the NSW Government towards building its facility at Kangy Angy, instead of Warnervale.

“When Premier Berejiklian was Transport Minister, she shook hands on a deal with the Darkinjung Land Council, to site a new Rail Maintenance Facility at Warnervale,” Mehan told parliament.

“For unknown reasons, Transport decided not to pursue this avenue.

“A list of over 20 sites was established, whittled down to eight, with (Darkinjung land at) Warnervale being the now preferred site.

“Warnervale fitted the criteria laid out for the proposal, Kangy Angy not even appearing on

David Mehan, Member for The Entrance, with Kangy Angy residents, during the campaign to stop the rail facility was the previous Council of Wyong Council, Whittaker said: before amalgamation Michael Whittaker, to Transport for NSW’s with Gosford.”

Transport for NSW, on preferred site at Warnervale had “for many KARAG has October 9, 2014. obtained copies of The email was copied years been identified correspondence by the to then Mayor of Wyong, by Council for the construction of the Link former General Manager Doug Eaton.

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the list.

“We have documentary evidence that threats were made to Transport if they pursued the prefferd Warnervale option.

“We hasten to add this

of an education and business precinct.”

The email said: The proposed TfNSW site for the rails tabling and maintenance yard has completely unacceptable implications on both of these strategic initiatives

by Council.

“Wyong Council would like to convey in the strongest possible terms its complete opposition to the TfNSW proposal for this facility on this site.

“I also advise that Council will be taking action to initiate opposition to this proposal at a political level,” Whittaker said.

According to David Mehan’s parliamentary statement: “Instead of continuing down the list of possible sites, Transport asked Wyong Council for their recommendations.

“Wyong proffered the Kangy location, and without any onsite investigations into its suitability, Transport purchased what can only be called a lemon, in developmental terms.

“Transport failed to learn that the land was valued at $422,000, and purchased it for $17m.

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Planning Panel rejects Sporties development

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17,000 tonnes of restricted waste containing asbestos dumped

The Cherry Lane property believed to be the destination of restricted waste

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olice, working with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), will allege that up to 17,000 tonnes of restricted waste, containing asbestos, appear to have been dumped, or disposed of illegally, at a property on Cherry Lane, Kulnura.

Save Woy Woy Waterfront members outside Gosford chamber of Central Coast Council

overflow parking encroaching on North Burge Rd every weekend.

He said Council had spent considerable funds upgrading the two boat ramps and pontoons and it would be irresponsible to undermine that expenditure because of a development with inadequate parking for residents and visitors.

Multiple residents and the two community group representatives outlined what they considered to be the most serious problem with the site, described as its location on a floodplain.

Speaking on behalf of Save Woy Woy Waterfront, Mr Ross McMurtrie said the flood hazard

was the “number one issue raised by our supporters”.

“There is one aspect with enormous consequences for future the development of this site and that is sea level rise,” he said.

“Projected sea level rise is an overriding reason why seniors accommodation should never be considered at this location,” he said, and illustrated his argument with photographs from a 2015 storm surge and 2017-18 king tides.

“The flood hazard is a current reality already sufficient to endanger life in an emergency access situation or evacuation.

“There is one aspect of

flood hazard with enormous consequences for the future development of this site and that is sea level rise,” he said.

Mr Perica’s announcement that the Panel had unanimously decided to refuse the application was greeted with applause from the public gallery.

He said he would not read all the particulars of the Panel’s reasons because they ran for 10 pages but stated the Panel had upheld, with some changes and additions, the 12 reasons put forward in the Central Coast Council staff’s recommendation to refuse the application.

In particular, the flood hazard

argument for refusal was expanded by the Panel to state the development was not compatible with the tidal inundation of the site and surrounding roads, especially given the sensitive nature of the proposed use of the site for seniors housing.

Mr Perica said the determination, along with the video of the public meeting, would be published on the Panel’s website within seven days.

Strike Force Dothan was established by officers attached to Redfern Police Area Command, to investigate anomalies recorded in the removal and disposal of waste, as part of the Green Square Town Centre development.

In August 2016, contractors were engaged as part of the development, and were required to remove excavated material, which included asbestos and restricted waste, that could only be safely disposed of at two Sydney sites.

Strike Force Dothan investigators continued their inquiries, and on the morning of Wednesday, August 29, executed a search warrant at the Kulnura property.

Investigators, accompanied by officers from the NSW EPA, have spoken to the property owners and have ascertained that they were advised that the material being dumped at their property was clean fill.

Samples from the property will be analysed, and it is anticipated that large scale remediation will be required.

Investigators believe the illegal dumping operation is linked to organised crime.

A 48-year-old man remains before the courts after being charged with numerous offences by Strike Force Dothan investigators, including fraud offences totalling almost $4m relating to the illegal dumping of asbestos.

Investigations continue into the matter, and police have urged anyone with information about illegal dumping to come forward.

As a result of extensive inquiries on Friday, August

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and a quad dog trailer.

NSW EPA Chief Environmental Regulator Mark Gifford said illegal dumping is a serious environmental crime that can cause harm to the community and the environment.

“We take the matter very seriously, especially when asbestos is involved,” Mr Gifford said.

“The NSW EPA is pleased to be working alongside NSW Police to investigate the alleged illegal dumping of around 17,000 tonnes of waste material containing asbestos and related fraudulent activity.”

received.

“I will continue to work on it and I will continue to push to protect our Crown Lands.”

Ms Tesch said she welcomed the community’s focus on Crown Land and the work done to reveal details of the sell-off of local community assets.

“The Sporties development has revealed just one case of the likely many that exist of this Liberal Government underhandedly selling off our Crown Land,’ Ms Tesch said.

“This is a government that wants to shut down Crown Land and shift all assets they can’t sell off to the highest bidder to Councils or other Government agencies,” she said.

Ms Tesch said she was told to visit https://minview.geoscience. nsw.gov.au and apply the “Crown Lands” map layer to view the relevant parcels across the

Peninsula.

She said she encouraged local community members to also check out the site as she continued her efforts to get specific details from the government.

“Crown Lands have been neglected by the State Government’s whose own Auditor General released a scathing report into the administration of Crown Land in New South Wales, saying the ‘management of the sale and lease of Crown land is not effective because oversight of decision-making is inadequate and community involvement is limited’.

“This is a government that can’t be trusted on Crown Lands, hasn’t been transparent, and has taken advantage of loopholes and misdirection to serve up profits and land deals for their mates.”

SOURCE: Media statement, 23 Aug 2018 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

Source: Media releases, Aug 23 and 29 NSW Police media

Residents wanted for banking research Peninsula residents are being sought for market research into the banking habits of Peninsula and Central Coast locals.

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he long-promised upgrade of the Pacific Hwy, through Wyong, may not even commence before 2020, according to Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris.

Harris has warned voters to be sceptical of any Liberal party announcements to spend $20m on enabling works in the run up to the March, 2019, state election.

He said he had used the Government Information EPA officer inspecting the Kulnura property

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch says that, after months of asking, she has been unsuccessful in getting a list of local Crown Land from the NSW Government.

Ms Tesch said that she had been attempting to get a list for more than a year, well before the Central Coast Crown Land Alliance asked her to request a list of local Crown Land,.

“In July last year, I was told that such a list would require extensive investigation,” she said.

“In November, I was told that there were 485 lots and that Central Coast Council was manager of 52 of those reserves but no details despite my requests.

“Just this week, I have been told by the Parliamentary Library that it will be difficult to get a list as there are 1400 parcels of Crown Land.

“I’ve asked, but I’ve not

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assistance of the NSW EPA, at homes on James Street, Guildford West and Elford Crescent, Merrylands West, on Monday, August 20.

A number of items, including an electronic device was seized during a search warrant at a commercial office on Cooper Street, Smithfield, on Wednesday, August 22.

Then on Thursday, August 23, detectives with assistance from Redfern Police Area Command, the Public Order and Riot Squad, Police Rescue, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and NSW EPA executed a search warrant at a Kemps Creek rural property.

During the search, police seized documents, computers

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Some of the 17,000 tonnes of waste missing from the Green Square town centre project

17, a 48-year-old man was arrested at Sydney International Airport.

He was taken to Redfern Police Station and charged with 13 counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime intent to conceal, and knowingly direct activities of criminal group.

The man was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Bail Court on Saturday, August 18.

He remained bail refused and was next due to appear at Central Local Court on Friday, August 24.

Before locating the alleged waste at Kulnura, Strike Force Dothan detectives executed search warrants, with the

SOURCE: Meeting, 23 Aug 2018 Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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The five-member Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel unanimously refused a proposal to redevelop the Sporties bowling club at Woy Woy, when it met on Thursday, August 23.

The sole purpose of the meeting, according to Panel chair Mr Jason Perica, was to consider the determination of the one development application for the property at 184-186 Brick Wharf Rd and North Burge Rd, Woy Woy. Mr Perica said the Panel had been provided with all copies of submissions, had received briefings from Central Coast Council staff on two occasions, and undertaken a site visit.

Eight individual local residents, two representatives of community groups, and one representative for the developer, addressed the Panel at the meeting held in the Gosford Chamber of Central Coast Council.

The Panel adjourned to deliberate in private for around 40 minutes, after hearing the speakers, before returning to inform the public of its unanimous decision to refuse the application.

The residents who addressed the panel outlined their objections to the development including loss of privacy and winter sun, inadequate parking and an adverse impact on the popular Lions Park Reserve at the end of North Burge Rd. Several speakers argued that the proposal was not in keeping with the recreational use of the land.

Ms June Mitchell of North Burge Rd said the road was the only entry and exit to Lions Park.

“More open space is going to be needed, due to population growth, around existing parks, and open space must be cherished and protected for the current and future generations,” Ms Mitchell said.

Mr James Waugh said he had never seen Lions Park empty, including the playground, but had never seen the available parking less than one-third full with

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More of the dumped waste at Kulnura

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A 2016 plan for the Wyong Town Centre Project including moving transport interchange and car park to east of the station conflicting with the Labor’s reviews, that Public Access (GiPA) law aside for enabling work. to access documents and they finished in 2014, “It can be found under current M1 works. emails which identified Restart NSW, Wyong “It includes things like when they went out with that $20m had already Town Centre Projects for moving services and detailed documents been made available by regional growth roads. relocating the transport again. the NSW Government to “My main question is “It has not been interchange and car park, do that enabling work. announced but it is from the western to the why can’t the enabling “The tender documents reserved money. eastern side of Wyong work go ahead now?” for the road through Harris said.

“They will wait until pre- station.

Wyong were prepared election to announce it, The RMS web page on “Every delay means and ready to go out in but they have no intention the costs keep going the Wyong Town Centre 2016, but then they were to spend it this financial up, and if they wait until upgrade project said: pulled,” Harris said. the M1 work has been “Roads and Maritime year.

“The official reason is “According to my completed, nothing will is reviewing the Wyong Town Centre proposal that the government did sources, the enabling happen until 2020. not want the work going work must be completed “This project was in light of the NSW on at the same time as before they can even pretty much ready to go Government’s recently the nearby M1 upgrade,” touch the road, and it in 2011, but the current released Future Transport he said. could go ahead without government, when it was 2056 Strategy, which sets “There is $20m put elected, did a review into a broader vision for how

transport can support growth and the economy of New South Wales in the next 40 years.

“Roads and Maritime is investigating better ways to deliver any upgrades, and to minimise the impact to road users and the community.

“We will keep the community updated as this planning continues.”

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Source: Interview, Sep 4 David Harris, Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Website, Sep 4 RMS NSW Jackie Pearson, journalist

Findings from the research will be used to inform services and products and will shape the approach and future plans of Ettalong Beach Community Bank.

The research will be conducted by a third party and will take the form of two one-hour focus groups at Peninsula Community Centre in Woy Woy. Two session times will be available on Tuesday, September 11.

Questions will focus on participants’ past experiences with their current and previous banks and will explore how people select financial service providers, how they source information about providers, what factors affect their decision-making and how important specific services and features are for their banking experience.

Participants need to be over the age of 18, live within the Peninsula region of the Central Coast and not be a customer of Ettalong Beach Community Bank.

Every participant will be provided with a Coles-Myer gift card as a

thank you for their involvement in the market research.

“Feedback and community involvement is really important to us, particularly with 80 percent of our profits going back into supporting local activities and projects,” said Mr Don Wilson from Ettalong Beach Community Bank.

“That is why we are holding these focus groups.

“We want to know what is important to Peninsula locals and we want to be in a position to deliver this for them.

SOURCE: Media release, 27 Aug 2018 Nikkie Beltran, Brilliant Logic

Meeting about Ettalong Channel A meeting to discuss the status of the Brisbane Water navigation channel will be held at Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club at 7pm on Tuesday, September 18.

Ettalong Diggers chief Mr Bill Jackson said he was aware of ongoing community disquiet

about the state of the channel and indefinite cancellation of the ferry service to Ettalong and Wagstaffe.

“I hope as many members of the community attend as possible,” he said.

The main agenda items will be: “What is the long-term plan for the dredging of Ettalong Channel?

“What are the Central Coast Council and the State Government implementing to ensure a safe and navigable Ettalong Channel after the emergency dredging has been completed?”

SOURCE: Media release, 5 Sep 2018 Kim Cole, Ettalong Diggers Visitor Information Centre

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he NSW Department of Planning’s draft Development Control Plan for Gosford reveals the State Government’s intention to develop the city’s waterfront.

Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks with Rob Unsworth from the Umina Community Group and Taylor Martin MLC at the Umina Skate Park

Wicks urges Council to apply for Umina Oval lighting Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has come out in support of lighting in the recreation precinct of Umina Oval.

She has urged Central Coast Council to apply immediately for Federal funding to install lighting in the precinct.

Ms Wicks said the local community has identified security lighting as a significant need for the area.

She said time was of the essence as applications had opened for round three of the Safer Communities Fund.

“The program delivers on the Coalition’s ongoing commitment to keep Australians safe and secure,” Ms Wicks said.

She said Central Coast Council or community organisations could apply for a share of up to $1 million in funding through the fund.

The funding is available for initiatives such as CCTV, bollards, lighting and other crime prevention infrastructure.

“Our region has been very successful under this program.

“In previous rounds we have delivered funding for CCTV

cameras at McEvoy Oval at Umina and to provide additional cameras at the Peninsula Recreation Precinct.

“We know that there is more to do to keep our local families and businesses safe, so I am delighted to announce this new round of funding.

“I will be advocating for Central Coast Council to consider projects such as lighting at the Peninsula Recreation Precinct.”

As well as the infrastructure stream, the third round includes a separate early intervention stream for community organisations to deliver crime prevention or activity based youth engagement projects.

Applications for the infrastructure stream close on September 25.

Information on how to apply for funding is available on the Australian Government’s Safer Communities Fund – Infrastructure Stream website at business.gov. au/safer-communities-fund, or by calling 13 2846.

SOURCE: Media release, 5 Sep 2018 Charlotte Bowcock, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Central Coast Coordinator General, Lee Shearer, has said that the proposed revitalisation of Gosford would “not touch the waterfront”.

The three place-based reports produced by the NSW Government Architect did not include the waterfront, and nor did the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), but the draft Development Control Plan includes reference to commercial buildings on the waterfront with floor plates of up to 2,200 square metres.

Proposed controls covering the waterfront can be found in Appendix C of the draft DCP, which is currently on public exhibition until September 20.

The draft DCP says it “adopts by reference, the provisions of Part 4.4 Gosford Waterfront from the Gosford Development Control Plan 2013”.

However, Appendix C of the draft DCP contains an amended version of the 2013 plan and includes some surprises that the community and Central Coast Council have not been consulted on.

“Where changes to the existing controls have been made, these are either minor changes, obsolete provisions, or because they are inconsistent with the recommendations of the NSW Government Architect in the Urban Design Implementation Framework (UDIF), or the intent of the Gosford City Centre SEPP, or the Chapters of this DCP,” the draft DCP explains.

The waterfront in its present form and (inset) diagram of potential for expansion and development on the breakwater

Land uses along the waterfront will include residential, commercial office, retail, visitor accommodation, recreational and cultural uses, the draft says.

The Gosford Breakwater, adjacent to Poppy Park, is a key location in the NSW Government’s plans.

“The Breakwater will provide opportunities for a commercial office, restaurant and retail precinct on the Gosford Waterfront, provided by an extension of the foreshore to provide new developable land.”

The Breakwater will be reconfigured “to facilitate a development parcel that can accommodate commercial development, a small retail and restaurant strip and new public landscaped areas.

“The reconfiguration of the Breakwater is to minimise environmental impacts

and any fill material should be sourced from material validated suitable for the purpose.

“The reconfiguration of the Breakwater should also minimise disturbance of the adjacent sea bed.

“There will be a new access road off the Central Coast Highway generally along the alignment of the existing Breakwater.”

The draft DCP includes figures outlining requirements for “building envelopes and development of the foreshore”.

“Any development application that proposes to vary the location of the building envelopes is to demonstrate an improved urban design outcome and maintain key public spaces,” it says.

“Key public spaces and public plazas are to be provided,” in accordance with another included diagram.

A new civic space will be created and a pedestrian connection to replace Vaughan Ave between Mann and Baker St. A major pedestrian crossing of the Central Coast Highway (Dane Dve) is to be provided in the vicinity of Baker St and a public plaza.

“Any new development along the Brisbane Water foreshore should maintain continuous public access to the foreshore,” the draft DCP proclaims.

Detail of public access and connections to public access are to be provided at development application stage.

The maximum floor plate size for commercial buildings will be 2,200 square metres, which is greater than the 1,500 square metres provided for in other parts of the CBD. “The foreshore edge will be

activated and celebrated with upgraded open space and key public spaces, pedestrian walk ways and cycle ways.

“New and existing marina and boating facilities will be provided to attract both waterborne tourists and boat owners.

“Attractive pedestrian and cycle routes will link into the regional Point Clare cycleway, along the edge of the railway causeway,” it said.

There will be a “multi use car park to serve the commercial development and recreational activities,” but the exact location is not given.

According to the draft DCP, the NSW Government will “investigate opportunities to provide a new public ferry wharf on the Gosford Breakwater”.

Baker St is to be extended and formalised as a key pedestrian and vehicular connection.

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The development of the Leagues Club field, according to the draft plan, should provide a variety of publicly accessible outdoor recreational spaces, new pedestrian and cycle links… and include a new indoor recreational facility.

Independent planning consultant, Gary Chestnut, said the SEPP and draft DCP include what appears to be a developable parcel (with its own Lot and DP) over the water between the existing Gosford Breakwater and the railway line.

“It extends across the water, but the DCP and SEPP are silent about it, so the NSW Government could prepare a master plan and promote whatever they want on it,” Chestnut said.

“The current development controls for the waterfront were drafted when building heights and floor space ratio were restricted.

“Now if you have a site of 5,200 square metres, you could have a new five star hotel built over the water with no height limit.

“The thing is, the DCP should be amended so that unlimited floor space ratios and building heights are excluded from the waterfront,” he said.

Source: Website, Sep 10-11 Gosford City Centre draft DCP terview, Sep 11 Gary Chestnut, Gosford CBD Community Alliance Jackie Pearson, journalis

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Minister announces increase Stage 3A to four express trains an section of the widening of hour during peak periods the Pacific Hwy at Ourimbah completed M

ember for The Entrance, David Mehan, has welcomed the long awaited switching on of three sets of traffic lights on the newly widened Stage 3A section of the Pacific Hwy at Ourimbah.

Wyong and Tuggerah stations were named as two of the four Central Coast stations to receive double express services during Minister Constance’s Gosford press conference

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entral Coast customers will benefit from a doubling of express services to and from the Sydney CBD from September 30, with four express trains an hour during the morning and afternoon peaks.

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Andrew Constance, said customers from Wyong and Tuggerah stations will have access to peak express services to and from the city, via Strathfield every 15 minutes on average, compared to every 30 minutes as it currently stands.

“These services will be the fastest option for customers travelling to and from the Sydney CBD, and will skip suburban stops such as Eastwood and Burwood, in response to customer feedback,” Constance said.

“Our priority is to give Central Coast customers what they want, which is fast, reliable and regular services,” he added.

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said these improvements to train services were welcome news to Central Coast commuters.

“I’ve long been advocating for more train services from the Central Coast to Sydney

and I’m proud to be part of a government that is delivering for the region,” Crouch said.

These services will also be among the first to receive the brand new intercity trains from late next year, which will transform longer distance travel with features including charging stations for mobile devices, wider seats with arm rests, and dedicated space for luggage, prams and wheelchairs.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, assured Central Coast customers that they will still have the option to catch direct trains to and from Sydney CBD via the

North Shore, with access to the same level of peak services they receive today.

“The Labor Party has been out there claiming that the temporary shutdown of the Epping to Chatswood line will lead to a cutting of services via the North Shore Line.

“This is simply not true,” MacDonald said.

Source: Press conference, Sep 17 Andrew Constance, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Taylor Martin, Member of the NSW Legislative Council Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal Naakaree Spero, Journalist

Stage3A is the upgrading of Glen Rd to Ourimbah St, with Stage3B being from Ourimbah St to Lisarow Shopping Centre.

According to Mehan, in 2015, NSW Labor committed $100m towards this project, however, the NSW Liberal Government stripped $30m without explanation.

Mehan said he was confident that if the $30m had not been removed, a faster and better outcome would have been achieved for the community.

“It certainly would not have taken eight years to complete only half of this project,” he said.

“Under the previous Labor Government,

Stage 1 and 2 of the upgrade was completed in four years.

“I encourage the state government to proceed without delay in works needed to complete Stage 3, and take the upgrade through to Lisarow Shopping Centre.

“I suspect that the cut to the budget allocated to this project is behind many of the disputes between RMS and local residents.

“I encourage the state government to take a fresh look at the reasonable claims of the community, particularly those at Lisarow and Teralba St, and settle their claims.

“When Labor began this upgrade, the community welcomed it with open arms.

“The community is now angry and concerned about the increase in delays and what it will mean for them.”

Source: Media release, Sep 14 Catherine Wall, office of David Mehan

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Current status of former regional airport site shrouded in mystery I

t is now two years since expressions of interest were called to purchase the 88 hectare Warner Business Park, at Kiar Ridge, once the former Wyong Council’s preferred site for a regional airport.

Central Coast Council’s official response to the status of the land was “no comment” on confidential matters.

Independent Councillor, Bruce McLachlan, said he understood that the site had been listed for sale.

“Councillors have been advised of some possible buyer interest, however details have not been advised of final outcomes,” McLachlan said.

“The Council has now negotiated easements with the RTA to allow

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services to be run under the freeway, and this has greatly enhanced the viability of the site, and value,” he said.

“The Regional Plan acknowledges our high unemployment rate, and the site should be used for employment generating industry.

The Kiar Ridge land “But calls for major warehouse distribution should be cautioned.

“Many are now the so called automated ‘black warehouses’, that run 24 hours with no large scale workforce,” he said.

Another independent Central Coast Councillor, Louise Greenaway, has

been asking questions about the status of a development application for the Kiar Ridge land.

Clr Greenaway sent copies of her latest correspondence to the Councillor Support Team, to the Wyong Regional Chronicle.

According to the email,

Clr Greenaway sought clarification regarding the physical commencement on works on the land, from Council staff, in February and, as of September 17, she had not received a response.

“The existence or otherwise of a DA, impacts on the likely outcomes of the Expression of Interest and what I think should, or can, be done with the land,” her email to Councillor Support said.

“What is the engineering and survey work that has been done?”

She also asked who the work had been done by, what works had been undertaken and what monies paid.

Clr Greenaway asked Councillor Support for confirmation that the work related to an approved development, and for the dates that the engineering and survey work was done.

Source: Media statement, Sep 7 Central Coast Council media Media statement, Sep 7 Bruce McLachlan, Central Coast Council

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Biobanked land for Glenning Valley development will be located in Northern NSW M

ost of the land to be biobanked to make way for a proposed 226 lot subdivision at 79 Berkely Rd, Glenning Valley, will be located in Northern NSW, not on the Central Coast, according to d o c u m e n t s submitted to the Federal Environment Department.

In February, 2017, the clearing of bushland, to make way for the subdivision, was determined to be a controlled action under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

The Department determined that the Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot, Grey-headed Flying Fox, Long-nosed Potoroo and Koala, were likely to be significantly impacted by the proposal.

Koala identification was based on a 2010 report which may have been incorrectly identified, according to the report.

According to the documents from GV Nominees No 1 Pty Ltd, it would also entail conservation of nine hectares of Swamp Sclerophyll Forest, public recreation spaces, including playgrounds

The Glades is already being marketed as rare and affordable residential land 16.6 hectares of the The endangered Spotted-tailed Quoll, and walking trails. variety Australasian Bittern, Koala, Long-nosed Of the 38 hectare site smooth-bark Grey-headed owned by GV Nominees, in moderate to good Eastern Bristlebird and Potoroo, native vegetation covers condition, and another Australian Painted Snipe, Flying Fox; and Green33 hectares, of which 22 1.4 hectares of Rough- or their habitat, are also thighed Frog.

The Department, from hectares are within the barked Blackbutt, is known to occur within proposed for removal. the area, along with that list, determined five project area.

“The Blackbutt Open the vulnerable Painted species would be likely to Existing E2 lands Forest community on Honeyeater. be significantly impacted. are proposed for site is predominantly well The endangered An application is conservation, with the Macquarie Perch with the NSW Office of land proposed for the developed and intact.

“The canopy is fish species and the Environment and Heritage project zoned R2 low Australian to make a core area of moderately tall and dense, vulnerable density residential.

Greyling, may occur.

Swamp Mahogany Forest In exchange for the land occurring at 20-30m in Four species of a Biobank site. cleared on the Coast, height, and includes a shrub vulnerable frog and the “Areas of high quality biobanking sites would well-developed be located in the North layer and a moderate to endangered Giant Barred habitat ... have avoided direct impacts via their Coast/Karuah Manning sparse groundcover of frog, may occur.

The endangered inclusion within the E2 region, 80 to 140km away. native ferns, grasses and Spotted-tailed Quoll, lands,” according to the Another biobanking forbs.”

Forty three threatened or its habitat, is known documents. site has been identified in “Avoidance of areas the Upper Hunter, around species were identified to occur, and another on the site. six vulnerable species of importance within the 80km away.

The critically of Mammal were either site include the retention Whilst the total potential endangered Regent known to or may occur, of 9.4ha of Swamp habitat protected within Honeyeater and Swift andthe vulnerable Broad- Mahogany Forest EEC the biobanking sites is headed Snake.

Parrott, or their habitat, and a 25m wide ‘buffer’ greater than that being are known to occur on Of those 43 species, of Blackbutt Open Forest. lost, it is not being the site, and the equally eight were determined “Both these areas offer retained locally. endangered as warranting further high quality habitat, with A patch of Melaleuca critically Biconvexa is to be Curlew Sandpiper is investigations: Melaleuca the Swamp Mahogany Regent Forest being the preferred retained, but Blackbutt known to forage and feed biconvexa, on the site.

Honeyeater, Swift Parrott, vegetation community for Open Forest, including

the Regent Honeyeater and Swift Parrot, the dominant tree species, Eucalyptus robusta, being a preferred feed tree of the Koala and important food tree for the Greyheaded Flying Fox, and a dense understory with sandy substrate preferred and known to be utilised by the Longnosed Potoroo.”

Individual trees may also be retained within a proposed park and within asset protection zones.

The residential lots are already being marketed

by Ray White and McGrath as The Glades, “rare and affordable residential land lots”.

The website cautions that “the information relates to a development that has yet to be constructed and consequently changes might be made during the course of planning and construction”.

Wyong Regional Chronicle has asked the Federal Department of Environment and Energy for an update on the status of the EPBC controlled action and when the Minister is likely to make a decision.

Source: Information to support EPBC referral, Jul 2018 GV Nominees No 1 Pty Ltd Website, Sep 17 Thegladesglenningvalley. com.au

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Power station could reduce its toxic air pollution by 85 per cent T

he NSW Environment Protection Agency has confirmed that it is required to review the Environmental Protection Licence (EPL) of the Vales Point Power Station

by December 24.

According to Environmental Justice Australia, the review includes the licence limits for stack emissions.

In a written statement, the EPA said that under the Protection of the Environment Operations (POEO) Act 1997, it must review each environment protection licence at least once every five years.

“Details of all environment protection licences are available on the EPA’s Public Register, and the forthcoming review of the licence will be notified via the EPA’s website,” the statement said.

“The community has the opportunity to actively

contribute to the process of reviewing conditions contained in environment protection licences.

“The EPA welcomes submissions regarding licences from the public at any time, not just at the time that they are being reviewed in accordance with the POEO Act.” “The EPA will notify stakeholders that submissions can be made one month prior to the conclusion of the review,” said Dr James Wheelan from Environmental Justice Australia.

“That coincides with the Christmas/summer break for most people,” Wheelan said.

“I wrote to the Chief Regulator, Mark Gifford, and Anissa Levy, CEO of the EPA, requesting that the submission period be extended and that the EPA commit to an appropriate level of community engagement,” he said.

“This is an important community health issue that should not

Vales Point power station control be determined without pollution equipment in the last community involvement.

“Central Coast decade to control these residents have a rare toxic emissions.

“Sulfur dioxide opportunity to improve community health and increases the rate and severity of asthma. reduce air pollution.

“In communities within “The power station could reduce its toxic air 200km of power stations, pollution by 85 per cent SO2 can reduce infant birth weight and increase or more.” and The Vales Point power cardiovascular station emitted 21 million respiratory mortality and kilograms of oxides of hospital admissions.

“Oxides of nitrogen nitrogen and 32 million kilograms of sulfur worsen allergies and asthma and reduce lung dioxide in 2017.

“Delta has not installed function, even at low

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concentrations.

“The timing of the licence review minimises the opportunity for community involvement, with the Vales Point review concluding on Christmas Eve. “EJA have requested that the EPA extend the licence review to February 28 and actively engage the community by inviting submissions and convening community workshops.

“A report commissioned

by Delta Electricity earlier this year concluded that the company could reduce toxic emissions from its Vales Point power station by 85 per cent by installing Selective Catalytic Reduction.

“Power stations are compelled to install this emission control technology in the United States, Europe and Japan.

“Power stations in other parts of the world are required to limit their NOx emissions to less

than 100 micrograms per cubic metre.

“But the Vales Point power station is allowed to emit up to 15 times this concentration.

“We urge the NSW Government to strengthen licence conditions for the power station, requiring it to install the best available emission control equipment,” said Dr Whelan.

“During a public forum in Wyong in 2017, the EPA confirmed the licence was based on ‘readily available technology’ when the power station was commissioned, and doesn’t require the best available technology.

“EJA will encourage and support community members to contribute to the licence review.”

Source: Media statement, Sep 14 EPA Media Media release, Sep 17 James Wheelan, Environmental Justice Australia Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Scholten Jewellers is now in Ettalong, providing an excellent repair, design remodelling and manufacturing service.

The location is also an impressive showroom of unique, handmade rings, pendants, earrings, bangles, brooches, chains set with precious and semi-precious gems, and a huge selection of Australian Opal. All repairs and manufacturing is done on the premises in a fully equipped workshop.

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State government funding P

arliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, has announced $5m in funding to Central Coast Council for six community projects through round two of the NSW Liberal N a t i o n a l G o v e r n m e n t ’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Authorised by Emma McBride, ALP, 204/1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259

Five of the six projects to receive funding will take shape across the former Wyong LGA. They include: Establishment of the Wyong Cultural Hub; Construction of a clubhouse at Don Small Oval in Tacoma; Creation of shared footpath/ cycleways for Norah Head and Tuggerawong; and an amenities upgrade of Adelaide St Oval, Tumbi Umbi.

The Wyong Cultural Hub has received $1,500,000 in funding and will be an incubator for community creative development and learning, located in the Wyong-Tuggerah regional centre.

Consisting of diverse co-located spaces designed specifically for local arts and cultural activity, the Hub will provide a centralised and accessible space for the community and creative sector to develop.

It will support rehearsals, studios, set construction, meetings and offices via a combination of long term leases and casual hire, allowing

Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald the local creative sector projects from Central to fulfil their potential Coast Council’s creative and create new work enterprise program, to be showcased four new professional within the region’s development programs established professional run by The Art House, presentation venues. classes by the Central According to Coast Conservatorium MacDonald, a major and more,” MacDonald gap in the region’s said. cultural infrastructure The Don Small will be filled by the clubhouse project has Wyong Cultural Hub as received $259,000 in it will provide a base for funding. long term community Wyong Lakes’ operations.

Australian Football The Hub will also cater Club, the Magpies, was to the casual use needs established in 1975, of annual participants, and has called Don which incorporates Small Oval, Tacoma, its diverse arts programs, home ground for over including youth, 40 years, but sadly the Indigenous community oval has been without members, people with a a clubhouse since the disability and seniors. previous facility was “The projected annual destroyed by a fire in growth of cultural 2013. activities supported The project includes a by the Hub includes new 150m2 clubhouse three new independent located out of the flood

Tuggerawong foreshore is also earmarked for a new footpath/cycleway zone, with male, female and accessible toilets, a canteen, a function room, a timekeeper’s room, an umpire’s room, and two utility rooms.

A number of community groups currently use the oval throughout the year for games, training and competitions.

These include both male and female AFL teams of all ages, the Central Coast Canoe Club and the Cricket Club.

“This new venue will further encourage players and spectators to visit, as it will provide a central location for people to meet, socialise and engage with club representatives.

“The new building will allow the club to also run training courses for coaches and volunteers,

including first aid and ERC courses.

“A new canteen will further add to the appeal for people to stay and socialise with community members for longer, or to volunteer at the Club,” said MacDonald.

The Norah Head footpath and cycleway project received $995,700 in funding and will see the provision of a 2.5-metre-wide concrete shared footpath/cycleway on Bungary Rd, Norah Head, between Maitland St and Cliff St. The provision of this shared footpath/ cycleway is identified as a high priority within the Norah Head Masterplan and will provide linkage around high-use pedestrian areas.

“With the historic

Norah Head Lighthouse attracting thousands of tourists to the area, the shared pathway will provide an affordable and accessible form of sustainable transport and recreational activity, contribute towards a reduced carbon footprint and increase safety for both pedestrians and cyclists.

“By offering more active travel options, the shared pathway will also promote community health and wellbeing, and encourage children to increase their physical activity by walking, riding or scooting to the foreshore, sporting oval or playground,” MacDonald said.

The Tuggerawong footpath and cycleway project received $542,269, and will see the creation of a 2.5m wide and 1,050m long

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secured for five projects

Don Small Oval in its earlier years is another site earmarked for a Stronger Communities Funding project

The tourist attraction that is the Norah Head Lighthouse was listed as a key instigator in the Norah Head project concrete shared footpath and cycleway along the Tuggerawong foreshore, between Friday and Tuesday Sts. The construction of this section will provide the growing local community with off-road access along the scenic foreshore.

It will also offer greater connectivity to residents of the four lakeside suburbs of Wyongah, Tuggerawong, Rocky Point and Tacoma, and provide recreational infrastructure that has been strongly requested by the community.

The project will include rock retaining walls and landscaping, elevated sections of the footpath

and cycleway, and seating and signage at identified locations along the route.

The Adelaide St Oval amenities upgrade received $908,616 in funding and will see the renovation and extension of the existing change rooms and public toilet facilities at Adelaide Street Oval (ASO), Tumbi Umbi, to meet the needs of an increasing number of female participants in Australian Football (AFL), as well as female spectators.

Previous extensions to the original public toilet block, through the efforts of the Killarney Vale Australian Football Club (KVAFC), do not

correspond to the needs of participants in AFL teams or the number of match officials involved in each game.

The proposal is a comprehensive upgrade to match the capacity of the allocated playing arenas, well into the foreseeable future.

“With the oval shared by the Killarney Vale Bombers and Central Coast AFL Association during winter, and other sporting codes using the facilities over the summer months, amenities are at a premium even before factoring in the spectators, family and friends who come to support their favourite team,” said MacDonald.

“Local schools also regularly require access to amenities at the ground with sport, staying active and a healthy lifestyle important to people living on the Central Coast.

“Improvement to amenities at ASO will not only enhance the liveability of the area, but encourage more community involvement in local sporting events,” he said.

Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said “Working closely with the State Government to deliver high quality infrastructure and opportunities for our growing community is a way we are delivering on our promise.

“We are pleased the

Adelaide St Oval, Tumbi Umbi, is getting more female amenities with its funding State Government has Communities funding to come to the table and $300m. delivered such significant “I congratulate Central funding for major projects Coast Council and look that will help create a forward to the local vibrant and sustainable sports and community Central Coast. facility improvements “Council has a that will make the region limited budget, that is an even more attractive why securing funding place to work and raise opportunities is a priority a family,” Deputy Premier for us and will continue to Barilaro said. be.

The sixth project “I look forward to not mentioned above continuing to work with received $850,000 for all levels of government the implementation of an in the best interests of the outdoor water park at the Central Coast,” Mayor Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy. Smith said.

Deputy Premier and Source: Minister for Regional Media release, Sep 11 NSW, John Barilaro, Kit Hale, Office of Scot said the roll out of the MacDonald MLC second round of projects takes Stronger Country

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Speakers may no longer be able to address Council meetings

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embers of the public will no longer be allowed to address Council meetings, under further changes proposed to Central Coast Council’s Code of Meeting Practice.

The changes, aimed at making the business of Council meetings more efficient, will be debated when Council meets on Monday, September 24.

This will be the fifth lot of changes made to the Code since it was created in September, 2016.

The opportunity for speakers to address Councillors within meetings will be replaced by 30-minute public forums immediately prior to each ordinary meeting.

The public forum will be “for the purpose of hearing oral submissions from members of the public on items of business to be considered at the meeting.

“Public forums may also be held prior to Extraordinary Council Meetings and Meetings of Committees of the Council.

“Public forums are to be chaired by the Mayor or their nominee.

“To speak at a public forum, a person must first make an application to Council in the approved form … which contains guidelines for speakers’ participation.

Applications to speak must be received by 10am on the day of the meeting,

and must identify the item of business … the person wishes to speak on, and whether they wish to speak ‘for’ or ‘against’ the item.”

The public forum will not be held if no applications to speak are received by the 10am cut off time.

A person may apply to speak on no more than two items of business.

Nominated candidates at Federal, State or Local Government Elections, and serving Councillors, won’t be permitted to speak, nor will legal or professional representatives acting on behalf of others unless they identify their status.

The Chief Executive Officer or their delegate may refuse an application to speak.

No more than two speakers will be permitted to speak ‘for’ or ‘against’ each item.

The CEO will determine the order of speakers.

Each speaker will be allowed three minutes, which may be extended by an additional one minute by the Chairperson.

Only items listed on the current agenda of the Council Meeting can be spoken about, with some exceptions.

A Councillor may ask questions of a speaker provided the questions are “direct, succinct and without argument”.

Speakers will be under no obligation to answer a question, but any answer

will be limited to one minute.

Speakers can’t ask questions of Council, Councillors or Council Staff.

The CEO may be able to address Council for up to three minutes in response to an address at a public forum.

If an address made at a public forum raises matters that require further consideration by Council Staff, the CEO may recommend deferral of the matter pending the preparation of a further report.

Another change to the Code that may be welcomed by many, is a 30-minute time limit on debate of any item of business on the agenda, or transaction without notice.

“At the expiration of this time, the Chairperson will stop the Councillor speaking at the time and, after permitting the mover of the motion three minutes’ right of reply, put the motion to Council to be voted on,” the amended Code said.

If an issue before Council is considered to be of such great importance to the whole Central Coast community that limiting the debate appears inappropriate, the Councillor must move, prior to the commencement of the debate, for the time limit to be removed.

Source: Agenda item 4.2, Sep 24 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

Eloora Rd major upgrade currently underway entral Coast Council is currently delivering Stage 1 of a $6.7m road and drainage project focussed on Eloora Rd, a major access road for popular tourist destinations Long Jetty, Toowoon Bay and The Entrance.

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Council Acting Director Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Boris Bolgoff, said the works on Eloora Rd represented an essential piece of infrastructure for the

Central Coast community and tourists.

“Long Jetty, Toowoon Bay and The Entrance are popular destinations for tourists and locals alike, and these works will improve traffic flow and pedestrian access points,” Bolgoff said.

The $1.4m Stage 1 works are on-track for completion in September, and include realigning and raising the busy intersections in front of the Toowoon Bay shops to calm traffic and increase safety.

Works for Stage 1

also include new street drainage and 300 metres of new road pavement across Eloora, Bay and Toowoon Bay Roads, and a new footpath in front of the Toowoon Bay shops.

The $3.7m future stages will commence in January, 2019.

Council will invest over $74m across more than 574 roads and drainage projects for the Central Coast in the 2018-19 financial year.

Source: Media release, Sep 17 Central Coast Council media

Wallarah Creek floodplain risk management study closes soon

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floodplain risk management study for the Wallarah Creek catchment, is currently being carried out by Central Coast Council, to identify the risk and impact of flooding during storm events.

Supported by the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management program, the study forms part of a series undertaken across areas identified as a priority.

It will include the suburbs of Blue Haven,

Wallarah and Bushells Ridge, along with sections of Doyalson, San Remo, Charmhaven and Woongarrah.

Council’s Acting Director of Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Boris Bolgoff, said local residents were invited to participate and share any relevant information that may assist with the study.

“Council is asking the community to assist by collecting information on their local flood knowledge and any past flooding experiences,”

Bolgoff said.

“Residents in identified areas included in the study will be sent a survey to complete and return by post, or submit online via the yourvoiceourcoast website.

“We are also encouraging the community to submit any photos or videos of flooding events in the study areas.”

The study survey closes on Friday, September 21.

Source: Media release, Sep 3 Central Coast Council media

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Pro-active servicing regime for chronic water and sewer issues called for he best way to address chronic water and sewer issues in suburbs such as Kanwal, is to have a pro-active servicing regime with dedicated staff, according to Clr Kyle MacGregor.

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“I have been hearing reports from multiple people about the history of sewerage overflows and problems in Kanwal for many months now, and this is something that I have raised multiple times in Council meetings,� MacGregor said. “I understand this is an issue with a long history and has had impacted a lot of people over previous years,� he said. “It is sad to see protester, Tony Grant, feel that he needs to do this protest in order to have the issues that he raises resolved.

“He has contacted me about many local issues in Kanwal and he has been a proactive voice for our community and a leader for his local area on multiple important local issues in recent times. “The chronic lack of infrastructure in the area is something that residents often raise with me. “The standards of the basic amenities like the lack of footpaths and the state of the drains. “This man’s protest shows how upset some members of our community are about the state of infrastructure and investment in their local community and how they feel left behind in comparison to other areas. “I believe the best way to address a lot of these water and sewer issues coming before Council is to have a pro-active

servicing regime with dedicated staff who can identify issues with the water and sewer network, and service them before they break or become damaged. “This is preferable to having a reactive service where an outage or overflow necessitates work being done on that part of the network. “I think most people agree we need to be ahead of the game on this one. “I will continue to represent the constituents in my ward with the specific issues that they raise with me, and I continue to fight for fair funding for our sadly neglected areas which deserve a far better deal out of the three levels of government then they have been receiving for far too long.�

Source: Media statement, Sep 4 Kyle MacGregor, Central Coast Council

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Mayoral minute calls for a review of community facilities usage and management

Average residential water bill reduction recommended

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he use and management of community facilities will be the subject of a review by a working group comprising i n t e r e s t e d Councillors and Central Coast Council staff, if a Mayoral Minute is adopted.

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entral Coast Council has recommended average residential water bills be reduced across the Coast, from July 1, 2019, in its submission on the review of water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices.

Council lodged the submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on Friday, September 7.

Council Senior Manager, Water and Sewer, Bileen Nel, said Council was proposing to align prices across

the two former local government areas, improve a number of key service levels, and reduce the typical residential water bill.

“Price consistency across the Central Coast was a top priority for our community and we have listened to this feedback,” Nel said.

“A number of capital works programs have been identified to improve water supply security for our region, including an upgrade to the Mangrove Creek Dam spillway, which was highlighted by our community as a key consideration.

“The final submission to IPART demonstrates Council’s commitment to openness and

transparency by detailing a four-year capital works program and agreed service levels to ensure the Central Coast community understands where and how their money is spent.”

Council has recommended an alignment of prices for non-residential customers, which will result in a decrease in charges for some customers and an increase for others, due to the way charges are applied.

IPART will now consider Council’s submission as part of the review and determination process, which provides opportunities for the community to provide

feedback direct to IPART

by October 12, or by attending IPART’s Public Hearing on November 27.

Nel said Council would also conduct a number of community information sessions in September to provide further insight into how Council’s submission would affect the Central Coast community.

“I encourage all members of our community to take part in this process, read the documents available, attend our community information sessions and provide feedback direct to IPART.”

The Mayoral Minute will be considered at the next ordinary meeting of Central Coast Council on Monday, September 24.

Mayor Jane Smith will call for Council to engage with the community “in order to identify key issues and determine the scope of the review”.

If the Mayoral Minute is adopted, it will “request CEO, Gary Murphy, to engage an appropriate consultant to assist with the review.

Mayor Smith called for Council to be provided with a progress report

Source: Media release, Sep 12 Central Coast Council media

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at the first meeting in February, 2019, outlining key actions and milestones in the review process.

“In recent years, there has been a high level of community concern about changes in the way that Council manages community facilities,” the Mayoral Minute said.

“These concerns have included changes to the management structure of facilities, a move between leases and licenses, and changes to pricing structures.

“The purpose of this motion is to undertaken a review of the issues that have been raised by the community and put forward a model for the future.”

The Mayoral Minute had originally been placed on the agenda for discussion at the August 13 Council meeting, but had been deferred.

Source: Agenda item 2.1, Sep 24 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

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Councillor Hogan calls for leadership on youth employment A

s the region’s largest employer, Central Coast Council needs to show leadership and provide more apprenticeships, traineeships and internships, according to Councillor, Jillian Hogan.

Hogan, who works in the community sector, said unemployment is “the key issue we see in the community�, and has labelled Council’s current apprentice, trainee, intern and scholarship numbers “exceptionally low�.

Her motion to give CEO, Gary Murphy, three months to report back with a review of Council’s approach to employing apprentices and trainees, received unanimous support at Council’s ordinary meeting on Monday, September 10. “I think that as a

Council that is the biggest employer on the Central Coast, we have an opportunity to be leaders in employment,�

Hogan said. “We talk about chronic youth unemployment, however, we are not looking at any areas to employ young people. “I think we have a fabulous opportunity to increase within Council the number of apprenticeships, traineeships, internships and scholarships,� she said.

Hogan thanked Council staff for the comprehensive report received on its employment position but said “the figures reflected Council’s poor numbers. “We have 2,400 employees, but only 31 apprentices, 14 trainees, 12 interns and only four scholarships,� she said.

Only 1.3 per cent of Council’s total workforce are apprentices.

Councillor Jillian Hogan with Brieanna Keddie (13) and Lachlan Welch-Honey (16) “We need to double that at least.�

Over time, she and fellow Labor Councillor, Kyle MacGregor, said they would like to see 15 per cent of Council’s total employee base in apprenticeships and traineeships. “I know we have problems with young people being unemployed and homeless, because

I see them in my work every day. “We have incredibly high numbers of young people with mental health issues and there is an incredible sense of helplessness when they leave school and can’t find work. “This is especially true for young men. “They want a secure job, they want a job for

life and, even if there is no employment at the end of the apprenticeship, they have a ticket to go and get a job elsewhere. “It’s not just carpentry and electrical apprenticeships we need to look at, but also in areas like engineering, planning and environment. “When you have young people around the table, you bring new ideas, innovation, a new perspective, and there are incredible young people just itching for the opportunities.�

Hogan said school leavers are faced with two options, get a job or do a course. “There are no jobs to support those courses, and TAFE will only respond to workforce needs, so, if we are not providing the positions, TAFE is not going to provide the learning environment,� she said.

The freeze on employee positions when Central

Coast Council was formed in May, 2016, ends in May, 2019, but job losses are not likely, as CEO Murphy has said Council is underresourced. “This is a potential opportunity to employ more young people and I fully support Gary Murphy and his strong executive team in that. “The staff are stretched further than they were before, because we have less and less people doing twice as much work. “The CEO has three months to come back with a review of Council’s approach to employing apprentices and trainees, so I am certain we all look forward to hearing what the approach will be.�

Source: Agenda item 7.1, Sep 10 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Interview, Sep 18 Jillian Hogan, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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n innovative new strategy will address housing insecurity on the Central Coast, according to Central Coast Council.

Council has placed the region’s first Draft Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy on public exhibition, and is inviting Coast residents to have their say before the strategy is finalised.

Council Director, Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the Strategy had been developed after extensive consultation with key stakeholders in the housing sector. “We know there are no affordable housing options for people on very low incomes. “There is a limited supply of one and twobedroom homes, as well as a long waiting list for supported housing,�

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Vaughan said. “In 2016, there were around 24,200 households in the Central Coast LGA experiencing ‘housing stress’, and it is expected that this number will grow to more than 30,000 by 2036. “We have developed a comprehensive strategy, with 28 interventions that are evidence based and likely to have a positive impact on local housing affordability and availability. “The strategy provides some initiatives which can be implemented quickly, as well as longterm planning for the region.�

Vaughan said the draft strategy’s strength was in the identification of key partners who influence housing affordability. “Affordable housing is a significant state and national issue. “There are many parties and factors influencing

the availability and cost of housing. “While local government has a role to play in creating solutions, we cannot solve it on our own. “We have chosen to take the lead locally and are working with stakeholders at every level of government, business and community services. “This will ensure that there are diverse and affordable local housing options which meet the needs of all people who are, or are at risk of becoming, homeless.�

The Draft Central Coast Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy will be on public exhibition until Monday, October 8, and can be viewed at Council offices and libraries as well as online at yourvoiceourcoast.com.

Source: Media release, Sep 10 Central Coast Council media

30 square kilometre overland flood study underway

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entral Coast Council has commissioned e n g i n e e r i n g consultants BMT to undertake an overland flood study for each of the catchments within the Local Government Area (LGA) that flow into Lake Macquarie.

The flood study forms an initial stage towards the development of a Floodplain Risk Management Plan.

Council Acting Director Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Boris Bolgoff, said Council had taken the initiative to carry out the flood study to assist with managing the risk the community faces from flooding. “We are eager to receive any comments and information from our community who live in the catchment areas

about their experiences of local flooding,� Bolgoff said. “The participation and feedback from the community is essential to the success of the study, and will be instrumental in helping to develop a detailed plan. “The consultants are collecting and collating data on flooding and the catchment. “This data will be essential for the development of detailed rainfall/runoff (hydrology) and flood level (hydraulic) models, which will provide the technical analysis required for the flood study, and future development of the Floodplain Risk Management Plan.�

The study area has a combined size of approximately 30 square kilometres and includes the following suburbs: Mannering Park; Doyalson; Doyalson

North; Kingfisher Shores; Chain Valley Bay; Lake Munmorah; Crangan Bay; Summerland Point; Gwandalan; and Point Wolstoncroft.

Residents in identified areas included in the study will receive a letter from Council containing a paper based survey and a reply paid envelope.

The survey is also available online at yourvoiceourcoast.com.

The study survey will close on Friday, October 12.

Residents are encouraged to provide photographs, stories or details of flood marks on or near their property to help inform the study.

The project is supported by the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Program.

Source: Media release, Sep 12 Central Coast Council media

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entral Coast C o u n c i l ’s commitment to creating a vibrant active transport network has been outlined in comprehensive plans for the future of the region’s footpaths, bike paths and shared paths.

A range of proposed pathway projects across the Central Coast are outlined in the draft Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) and Bike Plan, which are now

on public display.

Council Acting Director Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Boris Bolgoff, said the plans will provide a platform to develop a high-quality, well-connected pathway network across the Central Coast. “We will develop existing pathways and create new infrastructure so that people of all ages and abilities can walk and cycle throughout the Central Coast using safe, inclusive and connected facilities,� Bolgoff said. “Developing our

active transport network emerged as a key theme for our community in our Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and it is certainly a high priority for Council. “To develop the draft PAMP and Bike Plan, we gathered near record levels of community feedback, which we’ve listened to in developing the plans.

Bolgoff said future projects would focus on completing missing links, creating routes that loop and connect the region’s scenic waterways, and providing increased

connection between centres, recreation spaces and public transport. “We have a responsibility to ensure that projects selected benefit a majority of Central Coast residents. “The finalisation of PAMP and the Bike Plan will guide our funding decisions in the future and build on the significant investment already underway, which includes $5.8m for shared pathways and footpaths this financial year. “High pedestrian

activity areas will be a core focus for upcoming projects, and we have created action plans for key areas of the Coast including, Wyong, Tuggerah and The Entrance,� he said.

Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said “The liveability and sustainability of the Central Coast will be enhanced through a network of pathways, that not only provide a means to get active and experience our beautiful environment, but also offer a legitimate alternative transport

mode. “Building important ‘missing links’ and creating the right mix of footpaths, bike paths and shared paths will also boost regional and economic development by encouraging tourism,� she added.

The PAMP and Bike Plan will be on public display until Thursday, October 11, and all Central Coast community members are encouraged to have their say.

Source: Media Release, Sep 13 Central Coast Council media

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Former Wyong Grove PS partial compulsory acquisition still on the books T

he future of the former Wyong Grove Public School site needs to be determined by February 23, 2019, following an extension of Central Coast Council’s G a t e w a y Determination to rezone various lots bounded by North Rd, Owen Ave, Ingram St and the Pacific Hwy.

According to the NSW Department of Planning’s, Local Environmental Plan tracking system, Council’s planning proposal sought to partially rezone lowdensity residential land for medium density residential purposes, and retain part of the land as low-density identified, as reserved for acquisition

by Council for community purposes.

A gateway determination on the matter, originally raised

by Wyong Council, was

made in May, 2017.

The proposal included the Wyong Grove Public School Site and additional adjoining properties generally containing single dwellings.

The land was sold by the NSW Land and Housing Corporation to a private investor for $4.45m in October, 2015, and the former Wyong Council resolved to commence compulsory acquisition in November, 2015. ‘The intended outcome of the proposal is to enable development of the majority of the site for medium density residential development,�

Council’s proposal said. “The intended outcome for the southern portion of the site is to facilitate public community and cultural land uses,� it said. “Should Council determine not to progress with the compulsory acquisition of the southern portion of the former Wyong Grove Public School site

The Wyong Grove School site’s future will be determined by February for community purposes, then this planning proposal would consider progressing with the entire site for an R3 Medium Density Zone, and associated Floor Space Ratio and building height provisions.�

Proposed amendments to the Local Environmental

Plan (currently still WLEP 2013 as the Central Coast Consolidated LEP has not yet been exhibited) would include a maximum floor space ratio of 2:1 and a

maximum building height of 16 metres for the land rezoned to R3.

The minimum lot size of 450 square metres would be removed from the land proposed to be rezoned to R3.

The need for the planning proposal was justified on the basis that the site is well located for medium density residential development, being situated on the northern edge of the Wyong Town Centre, part of the Tuggerah-Wyong ‘Major Centre’ under the Central Coast Regional Strategy. “The site is adjacent to a park, and is within walking distance of shops, services and public transport, including Wyong Train Station. “The proposal for medium density is strategically supportable, as the site has the

potential to act as a transitional interface between the railway, highway and commercial uses, and the lower density residential area to the west and north.�

Wyong Grove Public School was closed by the Department of Education in December, 2013.

Following its closure, the former Wyong Council leased the site for community purposes.

The Department of Planning portal does not include information about an exhibition period or whether Council will go ahead with its plans to compulsorily acquire part of the site.

Wyong Regional Chronicle has asked Council for further clarification of the future of The Wyong Grove.

Source: Website, Sep 13 NSW LEPS Online system

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he Central Coast continues to have one of the highest numbers of children being reported at risk of significant harm in NSW, according to the latest Family and Community Services Dashboard report.

The three lots of land on Pacific Highway, Hamlyn Terrace, proposed to be classified as Operational

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he classification of three lots of land at Pacific Hwy, and one at Hamlyn Rd, Hamlyn Terrace, will be determined when Central Coast Council meets on Monday, September 24.

AV Jennings was required to provide a drainage reserve as part of its development of 148 residential lots at 590 to 600 Pacific Hwy, Hamlyn Terrace.

Lots 155, 156 and 157 in DP 1234460, in the plan of subdivision, have been dedicated to Council for a drainage reserve as a condition of consent for DA395/2015.

Lot 155 has an estimated area of 1.06 hectares and is zoned E3, lot 156 has an area of 4.9 hectares and is also zoned E2, and lot 157, with an estimated area of 2.9 hectares is zoned E2 and E3.

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as Operational Land in accordance with the Local Government Act,” according to a staff report from the Central Coast Council’s Department of Assets, Infrastructure and Business.

Public notice was given on August 9 of the proposal to classify the lots as Operational Land and no submissions were received.

Vexhart was required to make provision for a drainage reserve as part of its development of 53 residential lots from the subdivision of Lot 57 DP 1241014 at 1-15 Hamlyn Rd, Hamlyn Terrace.

The new registered subdivision plan is DP 244627 of which Lot 8 was dedicated to Council as drainage reserve as a condition of consent for DA1077/2015.

Lot 8 has an area of 7565 square metres and is zone R2 low-density residential.

Public notice was given on August 2 for the proposed classification of the land as Operational Land and no submissions were received.

Source: Agenda items 3.2 and 3.3, Sep 24 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

NSW Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services, Tania Mihailuk, said there were more children reported at risk of significant harm on the Central Coast than the Department had the capacity to assess.

“Frontline workers tell me they are only assessing the worst of the worst, and those deemed to be at lower levels of risk of being referred to Non-Government Organisations,” Mihailuk said.

She said the Coast also continued to have one of the highest levels in NSW of children entering care.

One frontline child protection worker told the Wyong Regional Chronicle of children being accommodated in hotels, motels, caravans and cabins, with aroundthe-clock carers, because of a severe shortage of foster carers.

Mihailuk referred to the latest dashboard statistics on the day the NSW Government announced the pilot of a Sydney-only foster care program, that would pay a select number of foster carers in Sydney $75,000 tax free to stay home and provide care, full-time, for a foster child with complex needs.

“The new policy completely ignores the reality that the vast majority of children in care are in regional NSW, with some regional FACS districts unable to cope with the demand.”

The child protection worker said there had been a full team within FACS on the Coast to recruit, assess and train foster carers, but it had been disbanded, and funding for five of seven positions given to NGOs. The worker said the NGOs had “failed abysmally to recruit foster carers and those who had been recruited, were not necessarily of the quality desired.

The worker knew of three newborn babies accommodated in a hotel with different shift workers as carers.

The worker said there were three reasons why the child protection situation on the Coast had reached crisis point.

The first was the Department was understaffed, with too few workers able to conduct face-to-face work.

The second was the constant introduction of new projects which took highly-skilled and experienced child protection workers away from their core duties of assessing children at risk.

“Inefficient, time consuming and complex data entry” was also taking up an inordinate amount of the frontline staff’s time.

Whilst the child protection worker’s key tasks used to be “to visit families and assess

children at risk while teaching the parent how to cook or shop.

“Now most of our time is spent on new policies and procedures and data, and it is a nightmare.”

According to the child protection worker, the NGOs charged with recruiting foster carers failed.

“Three NGOs folded, one voluntarily handed their contract back, one more had a whole lot of older children in group houses who had to be separated.

“The NGOs have a vested interest in saying it is working well.”

Administrative staff numbers have been “cut to the bone” and there are “less psychologists than there have ever been, so you have child protection workers with two degrees making phone calls to book appointments, when they should be out doing visits.

“Money is one thing, but it is about freeing up the case workers to do what they are qualified to do, it is about the process, the system and the priorities.

“When I was able to spend most of my work day with families and children, I know I was making a difference.

“We have wonderful, dedicated and brilliant staff who really feel like they are letting down clients and across the state, children are dying.”

Source: Media release, Sep 13 Tania Mihailuk, NSW Shadow Family and Community Services Minister Jackie Pearson, journalist

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The council, and we as citizens, can’t afford to sit and do nothing

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n regards to the video news interview with Coast Shelter’s, Laurie Maher, re affordable housing, it is not enough to provide even a massive increase in transitory housing for rough sleepers who wish shelter.

As things remain, the number of homeless will just keep rising.

Emergency housing will become permanent slums or people will continually rotate in and out of this transitory shelter.

Laurie Maher’s concern

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FORUM about affordable housing (extract in Wyong Chronicle edition 145) is the key to solving this situation.

It is clear that lack of affordable housing and affordable rentals, links

to the devastating growth in the numbers of rough sleepers on the Coast.

The influx of buyers fleeing Sydney costs, the lowering availability of Social Housing, and the 20 plus years waiting list for public housing, have created a drastic shortage of affordable housing for sale or rental.

The lower rates of pay for all ages living on Newstart, the specific needs for single male and female parents, a rise in many youths not adapting to blended families, aged couples on fixed pensions, and students, have created a

low and very low income group with no safe, secure housing within their means.

The rough sleepers are the tip of the iceberg.

Below the waterline, there are local families having to live with parents in crowded houses, youth moving from friend to friend permanently, pensioners living from week to week without the security of an ongoing lease, with the real fear of street living any time in the future.

There needs to be massive development of social housing.

It is possible, and it can be economic, if done professionally.

Central Coast Council can begin this process by looking seriously at the upcoming report they have commissioned on affordable housing.

Next, it can begin a concerted process of lobbying the State Members of Parliament and the local Liberal Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast.

With massive social housing, the hidden homeless will find shelter, and the economic gains can be channelled into

specific shelter for high care residents with ongoing social support.

Soon, there will be many more of our children, grandchildren and grandparents living rough, or living permanently in crammed dwelling constantly fearing sleeping rough.

The council, and we as citizens, can’t afford to sit and do nothing.

The needs of the hidden homeless and the relatively small number of rough sleepers are not separate.

Email, Jul 30 Margaret Hagan, Buff Point

Accessibility to disabled toilets is a big picture issue respond to, Brett ICharmhaven Bevan, CEO FORUM Tennis Club (Wyong Chronicle, August 22) “Council must reassess locking disabled toilets�.

I find it ironic that the telephone conversation organised by Clr Doug Vincent, between Brett Bevan and myself, some weeks ago, has gone so wrong.

He indicated at the time that the Charmhaven Tennis Club was about

to carry out major refurbishments in the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars and yet it can’t purchase a MLAK key.

I also find it amazing that an establishment catering for the community, does not already have facilities for the disabled or elderly, and needs to use adjoining Council toilets.

The Construction codes for any major development would require the Tennis Centre to have at least one accessible toilet,

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plus other infrastructure like ramps, railings and parking.

Yet, there does seem to be conflicting information that indicated some political nuisance on his behalf and certainly to the benefit of the club.

Speaking directly with him only weeks ago, he seemed convinced that the locking of public disability toilets was a good idea.

Now he seems to be playing this game, even though he indicated to me that we would talk again on his return from an overseas trip.

Yet I have not heard from him.

Safety and cleanliness is upmost when catering for the disabled and elderly, yet because he believes he cannot obtain a MLAK key, he has the right to condemn the program that needs to expand, not disappear.

I personally offered to supply free keys or give a supporting letter to allow the purchase of the key, which costs $15-$30.

I raised the issue of the condition of the disabled toilets at the skate park at Bateau Bay when they first opened, and the reply was that they had now been totally marked with graffiti.

We can’t have it both ways, on one hand looking after the safety and condition of our Council facilities, and having the toilets used by tennis centre patrons being left open for the centre’s convenience.

I personally have been

attempting to have Central Coast Council understand the needs of those with disabilities or aging issues to have appropriate facilities, including toilets and parks, available, through my sitting on Council’s Disability Inclusion Reference Group.

Through my advocacy

over 32 years as National President of the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia Inc., and now President of the Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee Inc., we were starting to make headway.

Yes, Council has many faults and lack of knowledge

on Accessibility and Inclusion, as conceded by heads of departments within Council.

Yet in this case, Mr Bevan is totally wrong, this is not about the club, it’s about the bigger picture.

Letter, Aug 28 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

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Police numbers half what they should be ember for The Entrance, David Mehan, met with, Tony King, President of the Police Association of NSW, at The Entrance Police Station, and declared his support for a petition calling for extra police.

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A recently released Productivity Commission report showed that, on average, NSW has 239 police officers for every 100,000 citizens.

The Central Coast is well below this average with approximately 122 police per 100,000 citizens.

Mehan said the Coast received only one of 480 graduates from the Goulburn academy in 2018.

Information obtained from a Freedom of Information request

David Mehan, Member for The Entrance, with Tony King, President of the Police Association of NSW, outside The Entrance Police Station showed police numbers unsworn staff, but the and police support staff population had grown to had decreased.

327,736.

“NSW Labor supports In 2011, the Central NSW Police Coast had 444 police and the 55 unsworn staff, for a Association in their call for a major increase in population of 312,184.

On March 28, the area officers over the next five had 400 officers and 38 years,” Mehan said.

“I encourage people in my electorate to support the Police Association NSW’s campaign and sign the petition,” he said.

The Back the Blue petition to the NSW Minister for Police, Troy Grant, said: “Our police Pristine environmental bushland EPA delays confirmation of PFAS turned into a desolate wasteland contamination at power stations are working harder than ever to keep us safe, but a shortfall in police numbers means they’re being stretched to their limits.

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First ever Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast adopted

The plan represents the culmination of 18 months of extensive consultation with the community, and establishes a road map for the future of the Central Coast over the next decade.

Mayor Jane Smith said the process to develop the Coast’s first ever Community Strategic Plan engaged many thousands of people in the local community and is a true representation of what our community think, feel, want and value.

“The adoption of the first Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast is significant in many ways,” Mayor Smith said.

“It is the first single plan that defines the priorities of our community, and represents a considered and evidence-based roadmap for the future of the Central Coast.

“It defines the environmental and social qualities the community have told us they love about the Central Coast,

and provides a clear path of action for what Council needs to prioritise and deliver to meet the needs of our growing population.

The Plan comprises five key themes, based on this vision, that encapsulate the voice and values of the Central Coast community: Belonging; Smart; Green; Responsible; and, Liveable.

The Plan also defines a Community vision – “We are One Central Coast, a smart, green, and liveable region with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility.”

C o n n e c t e d Communities Director, Ms Julie Vaughan, said the Plan will enhance the day-to-day lives and opportunities of the Central Coast community through effective decisionmaking, planning and service delivery across all government and nongovernment agencies.

“Council alone cannot deliver the outcomes and objectives of this first ever Community Strategic Plan,” Ms Vaughan said.

“Shared decision making and effective working partnerships with government agencies, non-government

organisations, business, and of course, our local community, will be critical to our collective success as a region.

“Together, we can create a vibrant and sustainable future for the Central Coast.”

The draft Plan was exhibited for a period of 28 days, from April 30 to May 28, with a total of 30 submissions received.

To view the final Plan, visit yourvoiceourcoast. com Supporting the Community Strategic Plan is the adoption of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2018-19 and Resourcing Strategy, which have been developed based on the community aspirations and priorities voiced in the Community Strategic Plan.

These documents provide a three year plan of priorities and a detailed one year plan of actions and projects.

Together, these documents clearly link to the Community Strategic Plan and demonstrate Council’s commitment to delivering ‘One – Central Coast’.

Source: Media release, Jun 25 Central Coast Council media

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Seismic testing is unconscionable

s the NSW Labor opposition makes an election promise to ban toxic PFAS fire-fighting chemicals, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has not produced any new public information about PFAS contamination at Munmorah and Colongra power stations since October 2017.

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Seismic testing could lead to mining rigs off the Central Coast

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ocal campaigner, Mr Gary Blashke, has partnered with Stop Seismic Testing Newcastle, to raise awareness of plans for seismic testing for oil or gas off the Central Coast.

PEP 11 (Petroleum Exploration Permit 11) extends from the Northern beaches of Sydney, through the Central Coast to Newcastle.

“I have been fighting since January to bring this issue to the attention of Central Coast residents, and I’m

delighted to unite with a group, as enthusiastic and well-organised as Stop Seismic Testing Newcastle,” said Mr Blashke.

“I’m calling on Council and residents from across the Central Coast to unite with residents of Newcastle, Port Stephens, and the Northern Beaches, to stop this abomination of seismic testing and gas fields off our coast,” he said.

“The Federal Government has imposed this seismic testing, and this plan for an offshore oil or gas

field, on our communities without proper community consultation, despite protests from NSW Resources Minister, Mr Don Harwin, despite unanimous objection from our Council, and despite growing evidence of the dangers of seismic testing.”

Dr Natasha Deen, founder of Stop Seismic Testing Newcastle, said concerns have been raised regarding the lack of adequate community consultation and the impact on marine animals, tourism and the fisheries industries.

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A national Coalition Against PFAS (CAP) has been established to highlight the growing number of contaminated sites nationwide.

Its President, Mr Lindsay Clout, said the EPA’s response to the detection of PFAS at Colongra and Munmorah is typical of its approach to all communities so far impacted by the chemical across the country.

“What we want to do is help people understand the symantics and spin that it has taken us years to understand,’ Mr Clout said.

“What they are trying to do is hide from it by saying that there is no consistent evidence that there are health impacts from this chemical, but if you take consistent out of that sentence, the whole argument collapses.

“Look at the

No fishing signs erected by GPM near Colongra Power Station and (inset) Colongra-Munmorah on a map of PFAS/PFOS contaminated sites in NSW

epidemiology study in the US, that included 63,000 people, that concluded PFAS resulted in testicular cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid conditions and birth defects.

“We have been fighting for two years to get acceptance that this chemical is airborn and that is another pathway for ingestion.”

According to Mr Clout, the community living around the Munmorah and Colongra Power Station sites should form a community group and start demanding answers from the site owners and the EPA, about the exact levels of PFAS that have been detected in the soil, surface water and ground

water.

He said contaminated soil needs to be decontaminated.

“Yes, there is no question that the soil needs to be cleaned up; there are stockpiles of soil covered with black plastic that they don’t know how to clean up,” he said.

Mr Clout said the community around the contaminated site at Colongra-Munmorah also needs to understand that the chemical is mobile.

“My word it moves, it is very, very mobile in water, it is slower in soil, but every time you have a rain event, that chemical will spread,” he said.

“Communities have to stand up to the process of the suppression of information that is occurring because this is a multi-billion dollar problem and no one wants to put their hand up for it,” Mr Clout said.

D Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in firefighting foam and are responsible for the contamination at Williamtown, impacting at least 750 homes.

There are at least 25 sites in NSW affected

by PFAS contamination including the MunmorahColongra site.

Generator Property Management (GPM) and

Snowy Hydro advised the EPA that PFAS had been detected in the soil, surface water and groundwater at, and around, the Munmorah and Colongra Power Stations in February, 2015.

The EPA did not respond until October, 2015.

An initial study was completed in May, 2016, and in December, 2016, the EPA reported to a Contaminated Site Review that information received was under assessment.

In October, 2017, it called for additional testing from Snowy Hydro and GPM, but that testing

did not get underway until April this year, more than three years after it was first reported.

Member for Swansea, Ms Yasmin Catley, said she had received confirmation from General Property Management that they had undertaken further ground water testing and found that all ground water flows were inward on the site.

“The fish testing is underway but has not been finished,” Ms Catley said.

“Snowy Hydro was required to pay for the fish testing but it has been coordinated by the EPA,” she said.

The EPA has identified a list of species to be tested and is working with commercial fishers to catch and test fish in the Tuggerah Lakes system over a six month period.

“I was concerned that this wasn’t happening quickly enough and that is why I am constantly contacting the EPA to find out where it is all up to.

“I report this information at every public meeting I go to, just to make sure that the community is informed,” she said.

“The fish testing has taken time but it is comprehensive and thorough,” she said.

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assive clearing in Ourimbah Rd, Kangy Angy, to make way for the NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s Intercity Rail Fleet Maintenance Facility, has already turned pristine E2 and E3 bushland into a desolate w a s t e l a n d , according to residents.

E2 land at Kangy Angy before clearing

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E2 land at Kangy Angy after clearing

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They know they’ve lost the war, but members of the Kangy Angy Residents’ Action Group (KARAG) do battle every day to hold to account Transport for NSW and its contractor, John Holland, as the land clearing commences to make way for the NSW Government facility that will maintain its new intercity fleet of trains.

It could’ve been built on industrial land at Warnervale, but the former Wyong Council, having other plans for Warnervale, encouraged Transport for NSW to acquire E2-E3 wetlands at Kangy Angy.

The sale of the Kangy Angy land went through while Central Coast Council was under administration.

A plea from the elected Central Coast Council to move the project to Warnervale was ignored

by Transport for NSW. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald,

recently turned the first sod for work at Kangy Angy to commence and, since then, residents continue to witness the devastation of their semirural neighbourhood.

A resident recently found a dead baby platypus, whilst another family believes endangered pigmy possums have been rendered homeless by the land clearing.

“As you turn right into Orchard Rd, it is horrendous, all the trees are gone,” said KARAG spokesperson, Tracey Stewart.

“Then when you come back out and drive along Enterprise Dve, at Chittaway Rd, all the trees are gone, because they are starting to take the trees out for the rail bridge,” she said.

“No, we did not anticipate it being this bad, especially along Ourimbah Rd, where we had the expectation that the foliage along the road was going to be retained.”

When the clearing along Ourimbah Rd commenced, residents called Jamie Seaton, the John Holland officer responsible for liaising with residents.

“He came down with a map and said, ‘oh no, because we are changing where the power lines are going, we had to take that foliage too.”

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wo men have been taken to hospital after their vehicle hit a tree and a fence following a police pursuit in Berkeley Vale.

Shortly after 10pm on Wednesday, September 12, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District observed an unregistered blue Nissan skyline, missing a number plate and bonnet, on Kerry Ave, Berkeley Vale, and attempted to stop it.

When the vehicle failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated.

Police lost sight of the Nissan, and a short time later, it was located crashed into a tree and

fence on Kenmare Ave. The driver, a 21-yearold man from Berkeley Vale, fled the scene.

Following a short foot pursuit, he was found at a nearby property, suffering a laceration to his knee and head.

The passenger, a 22-year-old man from Berkeley Vale, was located next to the vehicle, suffering a sore back.

Both men were taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.

Inquiries are continuing.

Source: Media release, Sep 13 NSW Police Media

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medical episode was suspected to be the cause of a motor vehicle incident along Main Rd, Toukley, on Tuesday, September 11.

Emergency crews were called to a house along Main Rd, after reports of a car crashing into a property.

The driver allegedly suffered a medical episode, and hit a parked car, before crashing into the house.

Emergency crews worked to free the driver and secure the collapsed balcony which fell on the car.

The driver was treated at the scene before being conveyed to hospital.

Emergency crews also worked to secure the house for a building engineer to assess.

Source: Website, Sep 11 Central Coast Incident Alerts

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he first ever Community Strategic Plan for the region, titled ‘One – Central Coast’ was adopted by Central Coast Council, when it met on June 25.

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protect us.

“Decisions made in the past have left our communities vulnerable.

“Areas such as child protection, counterterrorism and domestic violence are now woefully short on police numbers.

Our local commands, including those in regional areas, are also suffering as a result of years of inadequate resourcing.

“The impact is not only being felt within the police force, but within our communities.

“With our state’s population growing at more than 50,000 a year, we need to invest in new police just to maintain the sort of protection the people of NSW expect and deserve.

In August, Mehan had said that Police numbers on the Central Coast had “flatlined”.

He said the latest attestation figures from NSW Police showed the Central Coast was not a priority for the NSW Government.

On Friday, August 17, NSW Police reported that the Central Coast had received only one out of the 246 newly graduated Police allocated to Police Districts (PDs) across the state.

The officer would be allocated to Brisbane Water PD, not Tuggerah.

Even with the addition, Police numbers remained lower than at the start of the year.

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Two lifesavers receive National Rescue of the Month award T

he bravery and swift actions of two Central Coast surf lifesavers was recognised on Thursday, September 13, at Parliament House, Canberra, where they were presented with the National Rescue of the Month Award, for dramatic surf rescues across the months April-June.

The National Rescue of the Month Award is a national initiative to recognise the courageous and outstanding achievements that surf lifesavers, lifeguards and members of the general public perform along our coastline every day.

Lifesavers, David Smith from Terrigal SLSC, and Paul Dowdell, from Shelly Beach SLSC, were involved in the rescue of a man who had become trapped in Snapper Cave, Snapper Point.

Around 3pm on June 6, an emergency call for assistance was received by the Central Coast Duty Officer, after a man was cut-off by a rising tide while exploring Snapper Cave.

Two Duty Officers, the Central Coast Support Operations, and

Other Regional News - In brief Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263. Given the arrival of new Central Coast Council, following is a summary of news articles published in

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net Copies of these other publications may be obtained from our offices in Gosford, by subscription, or from a myriad of locations in the areas covered by each publication.

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Paul Dowdell and David Smith members from the local established that he was Aquatic Rescue Team, all uninjured and keen to raced to the scene upon make his escape. receiving the call, joining Using his surf police and paramedics. awareness, Paul and the Just after 4:30pm, patient timed the entry conditions had subsided back into the water and sufficiently to allow swam out of the cave and Smith, a Rescue Water onto the RWC sled.

Craft (RWC) Operator, The patient was and Dowdell, a rescue transported back to swimmer, to launch the shore, where he was RWC from Frazer Beach. assessed by paramedics This was a particularly and given a clean bill of hazardous launch given health. the swell size, difficult This was an example of currents, wind, and chop. excellent coordination of Inside Snapper Cave, skilled and professional David saw the swell was lifesavers, and too large to attempt a cooperation’s between landing of the RWC, and agencies, resulting in the made the call to dispatch successful rescue of the Paul to swim inside patient.

Snapper Cave.

Source: Upon Paul’s arrival to Media release, Sep 10 the patient, the patient Anna Wallin, Surf Life Saving Australia Media was assessed, and it was

MP denied access to Crown Land list

Residents wanted for banking research

Meeting about Ettalong Channel

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch says that, after months of asking, she has been unsuccessful in getting a list of local Crown Land from the NSW Government.

Peninsula residents are being sought for market research into the banking habits of Peninsula and Central Coast locals.

A meeting to discuss the status of the Brisbane Water navigation channel will be held at Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club at 7pm on Tuesday, September 18.

Wicks urges Council to apply for Umina Oval lighting

Funds ‘sit in coffers’ while beaches erode, says Tesch

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has come out in support of lighting in the recreation precinct of Umina Oval.

Youth Council positions open

Bushfire on Lion Island

The NSW Government has Fire brigades from across the refused to unlock funds to fight region’s south responded to a bush coastal erosion despite Umina and fi re on Lion Island on August 25.

Ocean Beaches continuing to wash away, according to the Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

Clean-up group nominated for Landcare award

Local youth have been encouraged Local organisation Clean4Shore to apply for a position on the 2019 has received a nomination in the National Landcare Awards, NSW Youth Advisory Council. for removing 56.9 tonne of litter from Brisbane Water and the Hawkesbury River.

Minister and Department defend Crown Land sale NSW Minister for Lands and Forestry Mr Paul Toole and Department of Industry Crown Lands executive director Mr Chris Reynolds have defended the sale of Crown Land to the owner of the

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Waterfront included in draft Gosford CBD DCP

Adam Crouch to oppose his own government’s proposal

Marine Parks proposed

The NSW Department of Planning’s draft Development Control Plan for Gosford reveals the State Government’s intention to develop the city’s waterfront.

As the NSW Greens feared the State Government was about to ‘backfl ip’ on its plan for a marine park from Newcastle to Wollongong, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, decided to stand

The NSW Government’s proposal for a marine park includes a network of 25 distinct sites, three of which fall within the greater Gosford area, off Forresters Beach, the ex- HMAS Adelaide dive site off

Draft Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy on public exhibition An innovative new strategy will address housing insecurity on the Central Coast, according to Central Coast Council.

Anonymous donor increases the possibility of community gardens in Avoca The possibility of community gardens in Avoca has come one step closer, with a pledge from an anonymous donor of $500,000.

Council to join court case over Mangrove Mountain landfi ll Central Coast Council has joined the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as second respondent in the Land and Environment Court (LEC) in two pending appeal proceedings

Chief Executive Officer’s performance to be monitored A panel of eight Councillors and an external facilitator has been established to set and monitor the performance of new Chief Executive Offi cer, Gary Murphy.

Springfield Pond Wetland over-run with weeds and infested with mosquitos Council will receive a report Springfi eld residents have taken outlining options for a discretionary their campaign to repair a wetland reduction in parking fines on the pond overrun by noxious weeds to Central Coast Council.

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Parking fine amounts could be reduced

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Fundraiser for Thompson family

Aboriginal Women’s Healing Centre called for

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fundraising evening for a Berkeley Vale family will be held at Mingara Recreation Club on September 28.

The Willow Belle Fundraiser for Cerebral Palsy evening, is being held to raise funds for local family, the Thompsons, whose daughter, Willow, has been accepted to have life changing surgery in the United States.

Willow was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at just seven-months-old.

Now 3-years-old, the vivacious tot is unable to walk without the aid of a walker, and suffers from painful muscle spasms.

But there is hope for Willow and her family in the form of an extremely costly operation, known as selective dorsal rhiztomy.

The procedure would reduce Willow’s muscle spasms, improve her

Former Senator Jacqui Lambie at The Glen for Women’s Health Week

A ffundraiser d i ffor the h ffamily il off Willow Thompson will be held at Mingara balance, and most the surgery next year, importantly, allow her to and have organised the walk unassisted. fundraiser at Mingara, as The Thompsons believe a first step.

Attendees can expect this may be Willow’s only chance to walk, and have a night of entertainment, booked the procedure for fun and most importantly raising much needed late 2019.

Factoring in travel funds for Willow.

Hypnotist, Greg and other expenses, the Thompsons have set out Hudson, will perform a to raise $90,000 to ensure two hour show, including Willow can undergo magic and hypnotism.

Other activities on the night include silent auctions, dancing, Over 40 Family games, raffl es, great years’ Business food, and friends will experience make this night one to remember.

Ticket price includes, entertainment, complimentary drink on arrival, main meal and shared cheese platter.

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he Glen Rehabilitation Centre at Chittaway, celebrated Women’s Health Week on Friday, September 7, to highlight the need for an Aboriginal C o m m u n i t y Controlled and c u l t u r a l l y appropriate Women’s Healing Centre, along the same lines as The Glen.

The Glen, which is exclusively for men needing rehabilitation, held the Women’s Health Week event in conjunction with Central Coast Health District, Hunter New England Primary Health Network, Central Coast Primary Care, Central Coast Women’s Health Centre, and Bungree Aboriginal Association.

The event started off with a healthy breakfast and was hosted by Indigenous woman and former Senator for Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie.

Guest speakers included, Linda Burney, the Federal Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, which

had just been elevated to a cabinet post.

Burney announced she had just been promoted to Shadow Minister for Family and Social Services to replace the retiring, Jenny Macklin. “If we are afforded the opportunity to form government, that will make an Aboriginal woman one of the most senior people in the Australian Government,� she said.

Burney spoke of the “realness� of her own life experiences, including believing, as a child, that Vegemite soup, was a special treat. “Water and vegemite, how is that a meal?� she said.

She said she gave her “absolute support’ to the development of a service like The Glen for women.

Burney said The Glen was an incredibly special place “and it is special for lots of reasons. “The work of this organisation is absolutely essential, not only to the lives of the young men standing up the back today, but to the lives of the thousands and thousands of young men, and we want the same

thing for our women,� she said.

The event highlighted the triumphs and struggles of women as they shared their stories of health issues in an open and honest forum.

After the women’s health forum, all guests were invited to the ‘Official Opening of The Glen’s Beach Volleyball Court’.

A celebrity game included local politicians and identities, followed by a small tournament open for public participation.

The Glen Chairperson, Coral Hennessy, noted the great opportunity for the event to educate and bring awareness about Women’s Health issues on the Central Coast. “Women’s Health is everyone’s business,�

Hennessy said. “We need our women to support each other and we also need our men to support our women. “The Glen is a male only service which has been governed by an all female board for over five years now.�

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Money raised for the RSPCA by baking

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The school supported the animal welfare organisation’s annual cupcake day earlier this year, and student leaders were inspired to

do more for the cause, and organised their own cupcake day, held at the College, on August 21.

During breaks, students and teachers were able to purchase a range of sweet treats, with all funds raised going to the RSPCA. “A big thanks to Cakes

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n celebration of Bike Week, two cycling workshops will be held at the Central Coast Lifetime Learning Centre, Palmdale, on September 30.

The first event will be a Cycling Skills Workshop.

Taking place from 10am to 12pm, this workshop is designed to help cyclists gain new confidence and learn new skills to improve the safety of their ride.

The workshop will cover all the skills to competently control your bike, including,

Year 8 students with cupcakes they made for the fundraiser

tudents from St Peter’s College, Tuggerah, have been raising money for the RSPCA by baking.

Two cycling workshops will be held at Palmdale

by Emma, who held a cupcake workshop with some of our Year 8 students to help them prepare for the day,” College Principal, Tim Hildebrandt said.

Source: Newsletter, Aug 22 Tim Hildebrandt, St Peter’s Catholic College Tuggerah

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Both workshops are suitable for people aged 10 and over.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants should bring their own bike, in good working condition, to gain hands-on experience, a helmet, their own water bottle, and adequate sun protection.

Both workshops will be delivered by accredited AustCycle coaches.

A light lunch will be served between workshops.

Source: Media release, Sep 11 Central Coast Council Media

Local students to perform in giant Schools Spectacular ive schools from the former Wyong LGA have been named amongst the 15 schools from the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast to represent the combined regions, in the 2018 Schools Spectacular.

braking, pedalling, steering, changing gears, cornering and riding with others.

It will also cover basic bike maintenance and road rules relating to cycling.

The second workshop is an in-depth Bicycle Maintenance Workshop, and will take place from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

This workshop will cover bike maintenance and repair in detail.

Participants will learn how to check and fix their breaks, change a bike tyre, repair tubing, chain maintenance and gear work and adjustment.

Students from Gorokan Public School, Northlakes High School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus, Wadalba Community School and Wyong Public School, will take to the stage over two action packed days, when the School Spectacular takes over the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park, from November 23-24.

Jada Johnson of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus, has been named as a feature ensemble dancer.

They will be joining more than 5,000 students, including 40 Featured Performers, an incredible 100-piece symphony orchestra, stage band, 2,700-voice choir, 2,300 amazing dancers,

the D’Arts Ensemble disability program, the Aboriginal Dance Company, puppets, and an indispensable behind-

the-scenes team.

Source: Media release, Sep 11 Grant Hatch, NSW Department of Education Media

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$7,000 for struggling local farmers raised S

tudents from Lakes Grammar Anglican School community have raised $7,000 for struggling local farmers, through the school’s Buy a Bale Campaign.

Students from K-12 collectively raised $3,474 for the campaign, which was matched dollar for dollar by the school’s Parents and Friends Committee, bringing the total amount donated to the national Buy a Bale Campaign, from the school, to $6,948.

Lakes College Principal, Michael Hannah, said he was thrilled with the efforts and dedication from the school community.

Source: Website, Sep 11 Michael Hannah, Lakes Anglican Grammar School Facebook page

Three NSW Training Awards won by locals P

arliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, has congratulated three Northern Central Coast based winners from the 2018 NSW Training Awards, held on September

12, at Sydney Town Hall.

TAFE NSW and the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) were awarded the Industry Collaboration award; North Construction and Building, the Medium Employer of the Year; and,

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Katayoon Karimodini, from Glenning Valley, the Vocational Student of the Year.

Since 2014, TAFE NSW and the CCLHD have worked together to increase training and employment opportunities for Aboriginal youth in the local health sector, through school based traineeships.

North Construction has been operating in Tuggerah for the past 30 years.

The team includes 12 apprentice carpenters and 13 building cadets, and records an apprenticeship completion rate of 95 per cent.

Katayoon was honoured for her studies in a Diploma of Community Services at TAFE NSW, while working as a co-ordinator at the Northern Women’s Health Centre.

She completed her diploma in just a year and immediately secured employment in the industry.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills, John Barilaro, said the students, educators and training providers represented at the NSW Training awards were living proof that NSW’s Smart and Skilled Vocational Education and Training (VET) system was a first-class choice for a rewarding career and lifestyle.

“We’ve committed $2.2b to skills development in the recent Budget including $285m to make all apprenticeships fee-free over the next four years,” Barilaro said.

Source: Media release, Sep 14 Scot MacDonald MLC

Students from Lakes Grammar held a farmer dress-up day as part of their fundraising

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A murder of scarecrows at Yarramalong

Jack Gear Reserve came alive over the weekend, highlighting the best of what Yarramalong has to offer Lauren Woodward’s 100 Years of ANZACS entry

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titular event of the Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival is the Yarramalong Valley Scarecrow Competition which attracts hundreds of visitors to the valley each year, and sees residents battle it out to see who can turn straw into gold.

The

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competition tests residents’ creativity, ingenuity and sense of humour, and sees a plethora of scarecrows litter the roads of Yarramalong, making for an excellent daytrip.

The 2018 winners included: Crowpunzel (traditional category)

by Emma and Michael Kellard; What Fence (humorous category)

by Barb and Torin O’Grady; Royal Wedding (creative category) by Vivie Bassett; 100 Years of ANZACS (People’s Choice category) by Lauren Woodward; and Class of 2018 (special award) by Wyong Creek Public School.

Source: Website, Sep 17 Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival 2018 homepage

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Yarramalong Valley Spring Show was held Vivie Bassett’s Royal Wedding scarecrow

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Emma and Michael Kellard’s Crowpunzel

The Spring Show is held annually as the conclusion of the Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival, which sees the unblemished landscape and agricultural community of Yarramalong bloom into spring with a series of events celebrating the region’s culture, art, people and history.

In a nod to the enduring

he Yarramalong Valley Spring Show was held on Sunday, September 16.

success of the Festival, the Spring Show has become a part of the Wyong Shire Agricultural Show, and sees a variety of events take place across Yarramalong and the wider Wyong Shire.

A Wood Chopping competition, Animal Farm Nursery, Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Art Competition and the ever popular, Wife Carrying Competition, all returned to Jack Gear Reserve, Yarramalong, where the Spring Show is held every year.

Other attractions to

grace the Show this year included: a variety of market stalls featuring products and produce from Wyong Shire vendors, growers and entrepreneurs; camel and pony rides; agriculture displays, including cow milking and sheep shearing; old school games and activities; amusement rides and sideshows; a jumping castle; live music and roving entertainers.

Source: Website, Sep 17 Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival 2018 homepage

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Happy Moon Festival held at The Entrance

Grant McBride Baths to be patrolled all year round C

ouncil lifeguards will patrol The Grant McBride Baths, at The Entrance, all year round, with a five hour patrol from April to September to be trialled for one year, in addition to their normal patrol hours.

The baths are currently patrolled from 9am to 5pm during off peak beach patrol season, from September to November, and, February to April, and from 9am to

6pm during peak summer period, in December and January.

Council also completes weekend and public holiday patrols at The Grant McBride Baths during the beach patrol season.

Mayor Jane Smith said the additional patrol hours were added during the off season to ensure the community’s safety in the cooler months.

“We have listened to the community who requested the additional hours and are pleased we can now offer this

important service all year round,” said Mayor Smith.

“Our lifeguards are some of the best in the country and we thank them for ensuring our community are always in safe hands.”

The usage of Grant McBride Baths will be monitored during this new winter patrol season, starting in April, 2019, and impacts reported back to Council.

Source: Media release, Sep 10 Central Coast Council media

Comedy being performed as fund raiser for children T

he Entrance Rotary Club is partnering with Woy Woy Little Theatre to raise money for the Central Coast’s only dedicated Autism Spectrum specialist school, Aspect School, Terrigal.

In October, Rotarians and Woy Woy Little Theatre Company are presenting Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy, “Season’s Greetings”.

The evening begins with a glass of sparkling wine, provided by Storage King, Berkeley Vale, and hot and cold food, prepared

by Options Disability, a charity which works with adults with a disability.

“Last year, over $5,000 was raised and it was used to buy on-line programs particularly suited to autistic children,” said The Entrance Rotarian, Gary Crawford.

“This year, the proceeds will buy two new electronic whiteboards,

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which are particularly beneficial in teaching the children.

“Ryder Shop and Office Fitting have generously covered the cost of the theatre tickets.

“With sponsors, all the money paid for tickets will end up with the school,” he added.

The evening will take place from 7pm on October 20, at Peninsula Theatre.

Source: Media release, Sep 17 Gary Crawford, The Entrance Rotary Club

The eighth Central Coast Chinese Cultural Festival was held on September 16.

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he Central Coast celebrated the Chinese Cultural and Moon Festival at The Entrance on September 16.

One of the largest multicultural festivals on the Coast, the Chinese Cultural and Moon Festival treated local families to a traditional Chinese treat, moon cake.

Now in its eighth year, Festival Organiser, Ruby Eaton, said eight is the lucky number in China, and that festival goers

were especially lucky this year, with a range of extra special acts appearing at the Festival.

“Our Chinese host city this year was Langfang, and they brought their famous Flying Forks King Fu to Australia for the very first time.

“Other performers from Langfang include kite fighting, traditional ancient musical instruments and kung fu displays,” Eaton said.

Langfang is a second tier city of 4.5 million people about halfway

between Beijing and Tianjin.

In addition to moon cake tasting, there was also tea sampling.

The event started with a lion dance roaming up and down The Entrance Rd and finished with pelican feeding for families at the end of the day.

“Zhong Qiu Jie Kuai Le,” said Eaton, meaning “happy Moon Festival.”

Source: Email, Sep 13 Ruby Eaton, Chinese Cultural and Moon Festival

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Scientific evidence confirms the biblical account – Dr John Anderson r e a t i o n Ministries International will present a seminar on the falsehoods of the Theory of Evolution, when Dr John Anderson visits Wyong Baptist Church, on Saturday, September 22.

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“Does God exist?

“How can anyone believe in religion when science has proved no God is necessary?

“Is evolution happening today?

“If there is a loving God,

then why do we die?

“Want answers? Get them.

“Come along and listen to me expose the bankruptcy of evolutionary ideas,” Dr Anderson said.

“You’ll be blown away to see how the supposed ‘scientific evidence for evolution’ is really nothing of the sort,” he continued.

“This is an issue that affects everyone.

“According to the Theory of Evolution, as taught in schools and universities, there is no need for God as

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everything made itself.

“If that’s true, it means there is no spiritual realm.

“You don’t have a spirit and there is no afterlife.

“So ‘spirituality’ is just an evolutionary trick of the mind.

“But the Bible gives a very different picture about our origins, and many scientists now recognise that the scientific evidence, when properly understood, confirms the biblical account,” Dr Anderson said.

Dr Anderson graduated in medicine from the University of Melbourne in 1967.

After residency at Ballarat Base Hospital, he commenced full time military service with the Royal Australian Navy.

His naval specialty was in diving medicine, and submarine escape and rescue, and he is a former Officer-in-Charge of the Navy’s Submarine and Underwater Medicine Unit, at Balmoral, NSW. Dramatically converted from atheism in 1977, Dr Anderson completed a Licentiate in Theology (ThL) in 1984.

He retired from the Navy in 1986, in the rank of Commander, and moved to the NSW Central Coast to commence general medical practice.

Dr Anderson will present his seminar, The Evolution of a Creationist, from 7:30pm.

Source: Media release, Sep 13 Arthur Mavros, Creation Ministries International Biography, Sep 13 Creation.com, Dr John Anderson Biography

Nominations for Australia Day Awards now open R

ecognising the achievements of individuals and groups for their o u t s t a n d i n g contribution to the local community, Central Coast Council will soon open nominations for the 2019 Central Coast Australia Day Awards.

The Coast-wide Australia Day Awards last year saw close to 70 nominations, with, Kate Broadhurst, being named the 2018 Central Coast Citizen of the Year, for her work developing a surf program for children with additional needs.

Council Director

Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the prestigious Australia Day Awards honour locals who are leaders in the community, or who work quietly behind the scenes, to make the Central Coast a great place to live.

“Australia Day is a celebration of our diversity, our values, our national achievements and our hopes for the future.

“It is also a special day for the Coast community, as we reflect on our history, our heritage and our people,” Vaughan said.

“The Australia Day Awards are an integral part of our Australia Day celebrations as we

honour our local unsung heroes, and shine the light on their contributions to creating a better Central Coast.

“Nominations opened on Monday, September 17, and close Friday, November 22, and I encourage everyone to nominate someone they know who is worthy for one of these prestigious awards, and the chance to be named the Central Coast Citizen of the Year,” she added.

Each winner from each category will go into the running to be named Central Coast Citizen of the Year.

Source: Media release, Sep 12 Central Coast Council Media

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Lifeguards on patrol from September 29 L

ifeguards will soon be patrolling 16 beach locations across the Coast, when beach patrol season officially commences on Saturday, September 29.

Lifesavers are returning to beaches across the Coast this September

Central Coast Council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving volunteers provide search and rescue services for patrolled beaches, as well as emergency medical care when required.

Lifeguards will be returning to the following

beaches across the former Wyong LGA: Lakes Beach, Soldiers Beach, The Entrance North and The Entrance Beaches, Toowoon Bay, Shelly Beach and Budgewoi Beach (Christmas school holidays only).

Lifeguards will also be patrolling the Grant McBride Ocean Baths at The Entrance seven days a week during patrol season.

Lifeguards will be on the sand from 9am to 5pm from September 29 until December 16 and in peak holiday times from December 17

until February 1, 2019, Lifeguards will be on duty until 6pm.

The Grant McBride Ocean Baths will be open from 6am during the summer season but lifeguards will not commence patrol until 9am.

To ensure everybody can enjoy the surf and sand, Lakes, Soldiers, Toowoon Bay and Shelley Beach Surf Clubs will have beach wheelchairs available from the local surf club.

Source: Newsletter, Sep 11 Central Coast Connect

COASTAL DIARY A comprehensive listing of events over the next three weeks on the Central Coast THURSDAY, SEP 20 Jamie MacDowell and Thom Thum, Laycock St Theatre Gosford, 7:30pm Central Coast Branch meeting of the Animal Justice Party, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 6:30pm

Central Coast Council IPART water pricing submission community session, Central Coast Council Wyong Office, 2 Hely St, Wyong, 5:00pm FRIDAY, SEP 21 Flash festival, Woy Woy Little Theatre, 21 - 23 Sept.

Pullman Magenta Shores Charity Golf Day, 7:30am

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Pearl Beach Food & Wine Fare, Memorial Hall, 9 Diamond Rd, Pearl Beach, 10am - 5pm, Free www.pearlbeachprogress.org.au

SportsFest 2018, EDSACC Bateau Bay, 10am - 5pm Free North Gosford Rotary’s For Our Fathers Donation Drive, Mount Penang Parklands 7:00am to 4:00pm Alive Plant Based Festival, Kibble Park, Gosford, 10am - 5pm

Heazlett Park, Avoca Beach, 9am - 2pm, Free Smeeth Family Race Day, Wyong Race Club, 11am - 7pm

MONDAY, SEP 24 Kidney Health Australia Charity Golf Day, Gosford Golf and Function Centre, 8am

WEDNESDAY, SEP 26 Bike 2 Gosford Breakfast, William St Mall ( near kibble park ) Gosford, 6 - 9am, Free 4320 9700 or GA2W@ healthpromotion.com.au

Cash Up Front: The Johnny Cash THURSDAY, SEP 27 Show, Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy, Central Coast Council IPART 7:30pm

Madame Butterfly, Laycock St Theatre Gosford, 8:00pm

A Conversation with Richard Fidler, About Conversations, The Art House Wyong, 8:00pm

Kids Dress Up Disco, Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy, 6:00pm

Spring Pop Up Dinner, Modern Organic, Long Jetty, 6:00pm

water pricing submission community session, Halekulani Community Hall, 107 Scenic Dr, Budgewoi, 11am

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Bike week, Central Coast Lifetime Fundraising evening for Thompson Learning Centre, family, Mingara Recreation 13 Palmdale Rd, Palmdale Club, adult only event, 6:00pm Cycling Skills Workshop, http://www.ticketebo.com.au/ 10am - 12pm, willowbellefundraiser/ Bicycle Maintenance YOUTHfest Umina, Workshop, 12:30pm - 2:30pm, Umina Skate Park, 2 - 8pm 4350 5387 Centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Me and My Girl, Wyong Musical Theatre Company, The Grove, Wyong, multiple show times, 29/9 - 7/10

The Hub, Erina, 11am - 1pm 2 - 4pm Intensive learn to swim programs, 2 - 5 October, Peninsula Leisure Centre, Gosford Olympic pool and Toukley Aquatic Centre

10:30am - 12:30pm Creative engineers professional development workshop 1.0, The Hub Erina, 5-7pm Mod podge mania, Kincumber Library, 2pm - 3:30pm

Jumping Castle Fun, 2 - 4 October, Peninsula Leisure Centre, 12pm or 2pm sessions

Inflatable Pool Obstacle Course, Toukley Aquatic Centre, 2 - 4 October, 11:30am - 2:30pm, Spirituality in the Pub, 1 - 7 October Gosford Olympic The Grange Hotel Function Room Pool, 11am - 2pm

Jazz in the Arboretum, Crommelin Native Arboretum, 2:30pm, www. pearlbeachprogress.org.au/ Wyoming, 7:30pm - 9pm SATURDAY, SEP 29 events WEDNESDAY, OCT 3 Drawing in the Garden, 0487 444 537 or 4344 2319 Gosford Regional Gallery, Funky slime craft, SHOWOFFS art exhibition, 29/9 - 7/10, 10am - 4pm Tuggerah Library, Pearl Beach Hall, 10:30 - 11:30am Drawing in the Garden, 10 am to 4 pm. free.

Gosford Regional Gallery, 10am Film editing workshop, MONDAY, OCT 1 4pm, 29/9 - 7/10 The Hub, Erina, 2 - 4pm Rumours Waterslide and Pool Inflatable Pool lifeguard course, - Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show, Fun, Peninsula Leisure 3 - 5 Oct, Wyong Olympic Ettalong Bowling Club, 8pm Centre, Inflatable pool 10am Pool, 9am - 4pm - 1pm, Waterslide 11am The Enormous Horns, Ocean 2pm 1-7 Oct, THURSDAY, OCT 4 Beach Hotel Umina, 8:30pm

Ocean Alley, The Florida Beach Bar, Terrigal, 7pm, ticketed Community Health Expo, Mingara Recreation Club, 9:15am - 3pm, Free

FRIDAY, OCT 5 Iron on transfers, Toukley library, 1pm - 2:30pm

Central Coast Council IPART Make spring themed art, water pricing submission Bateau Bay Library, Central Coast Council IPART Free Family Fun Day, community session, 10:30am - 12pm water pricing submission Toukley Presbyterian Church, Inflatable Pool Obstacle Chalk the walk, The Erina Centre, Erina Fair Raising of the Flags at North Avoca community session, Johnny O’Keefe Tribute Show, 10am - 2pm Course, Gosford Olympic Pool Surf Club, 9:00am The Entrance, 4 - 7 Oct, Shopping Centre, Terrigal Dr, Woy Woy Leagues Club, Peninsula Community Centre, 11am - 2pm, 1-7 Oct Waterfront Plaza & Memorial 5:00pm Rodric White Duo, 7:30pm Art Show and Art Trail 93 McMasters Rd Woy Woy, Park 10am - 4pm Treble Clef Café, Umina, Bouddi Peninsula, 29/9 30/9, SHOWOFFS art exhibition, FRIDAY, SEP 28 1:00pm The Healthy Bumps Health and 11am - 2pm 9am - 4pm, Pearl Beach Hall Design your own cap, Fitness Workshops, SATURDAY, SEP 22 Gold coin entry to go to the WTKCA 10am - 4pm Free Umina Library, 2pm - 3:30pm 80 Minnesota Rd, Hamlyn Terrace SUNDAY, SEP 23 ArtsFund.

Art exhbition and sale of Noel Community Centre, TUESDAY, OCT 2 Active kids indoor sports Olive paintings, Central Coast SportsFest, 9:30 – 11:45am, Ticketed SHOWOFFS art exhibition, program, 22 - 24 Sept, 5 Onthonna Tce, EDSACC Oval, Bateau Bay, Skateboard deck art, Pearl Beach Hall SUNDAY, OCT 7 Lake Haven Recreation Umina, 10:00am - 3:00pm 10am - 5pm Free The Entrance Library, 10am to 4pm free.

Centre, 2 - 4pm A celebration of Japanese 10:30am - 12pm Plant Lovers Fair, Dad’s Day Out, SUNDAY, SEP 30 Kariong 22 - 23 September culture, 2pm - 3:30pm Drawing faces and portraits, Lake Munmorah Reserve, Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm Central Coast Branch Meeting of Gosford Regional Gallery and Gosford Regional Gallery, 10am-2pm Swish technics Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm the Liberal Democrats of NSW, The Edogawa Garden 1:30 - 3:30pm SHOWOFFS 2018 ART basketball clinic www.plantloversfair.com.au Guinea pig show, Old Pub, Woy Woy, 3pm EXHIBITION Lake Haven Recreation Create your own cartoon Wyee Community Hall, Marijke Greenway & Pim Sarti September 5 Lands Experience, The Evolution of a Creationist, Centre, 2 4pm character, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 5:00pm, John Greenway & Warren Wyong Baptist Church, 100 114 Wyee Rd, 12:00pm, free Gosford Regional Gallery, cash donation on entry Animation workshop 1.0, Liang - Pearl Beach Hall, Alison Rd, Wyong, 7:30pm, Avoca Beachside Markets,

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Nate Hopkins wins the Groms Series orah Head’s Nate Hopkins has taken out the Under 14 Boys’ category of the Woolworths Groms’ Comps Series.

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Norah Head’s Nate Hopkins

Photo: Surfing NSW

It was neighbour versus neighbour in the final,

with Hopkins charging out of the gate to post a near-perfect 9.00 ride, to put his opposition, Bateau Bay’s, Hughie Vaughan, on the ropes.

Hopkins nailed a chain of critical frontside snaps to post his huge score and prevent Vaughan

from claiming his second win from as many events.

The monumental result also saw Hopkins take out the Pic’s Peanut Butter (major sponsor of the series) Star Performers Award.

As an added bonus for taking out his category,

Hopkins will receive an invitation to attend an allexpenses-paid, three-day Woolworths Surf Camp at the Surfing Australia High-Performance Centre.

Source: Media release, Sep 9 Surfing NSW Media

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Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre Information, Child & Adult Groups & Services, Youth Worker, Free Counselling, Energy Account assistance (EAPA), Food Assistance (incl. Food Store), Op Shop, Computer Lessons, Equipment (PCs, Laundry Facilities & Lawnmower),Community Events.

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Bateau Bay and Wyong as well as campaign for Wyong Toastmasters 1800 558 268 local labor candidates and www.grow.org.au Club Members of Parliament.

Lake Munmorah Senior A friendly way to improve 2nd Mon 2pm The Citizens Club public speaking and Entrance Leagues Club Computer Classes, dancing, leadership skills, stay sharp, 4332 2907 Museum & Historical exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, and increase confidence.

Society Wyong District carpet bowls and Tai Chi. Warnervale Branch 1st, 3rd, 5th Friday Groups/Schools Welcome 4358 8390 - NSW Labor Party 10:30 - 12:30 Wyong RSL. Morning tea/lunch for 50pssg@gmail.com To support and promote All welcome. group bookings, wheelchair Long Jetty Senior NSW Labor within the 0432 570 935 friendly, Alison Homestead The Creative Citizens Club Warnervale area.

1 Cape Rd Wyong Wyong Uniting Church Computer classes, line Compassion Centre Inc. 3rd Tue 7pm Open Sun-Thur 10am-2pm Sunday Service 9am Secondhand Shopping, dancing, tai chi and zumba Hamlyn Terrace All welcome - Bible study 4352 1886 Upcycling Minimalism, gold - M-F, 9am to 3pm Community Centre Watanobbi Road Wyong www.alisonhomestead.com.au Weekly writers group Creativity, Community for full list of activities 0419 128 497 warnervale.labor@gmail.com 4352 1528 Lounge Area, Free Wifi, or a 4332 5522 cuppa and chat, call in Long Jetty Over and see us at 5/22-32 SOUNDWAVES 50s Club Pacific Highway A cappella harmony for Men Central Coast Tuggerah Combined Indoor bowls, computers, (Next to BYO Cellars) – new members welcome.

Permaculture Probus Club Inc exercises, yoga, lineOpening hours Rehearsals Mondays meet friendly like minded dancing, tai chi and more Mon-Sat 9-4pm 7.00pm to 9.30pm Central Meet new friends and enjoy people at our information social events.

9am to 3pm 0437 048 815 Coast Leagues Club, Dane night held at Tuggerah 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest 4332 5522 Drive, Gosford Community Hall on the 3rd speakers.

Country Women’s Ring Max on 4324 3631 Tuesday of each month.

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Monthly meetings to Anonymous, free and open Activities. visitors are invited to attend 4353 1750 discuss and debate policy to all. Weekly meetings at Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e.

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Wyong girls break rugby league drought Pre-season match is W also a drought fund raiser yong High School’s Girls’ Under 14 Rugby League 9’s team have won the inaugural Isabelle Kelly Cup.

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or the first time ever, the Central Coast Mariners will take the pitch against Central Coast United, in a pre-season trial, on Wednesday, September 19, at Pluim Park.

As pre-season preparations for the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season start to heat up and the NPL campaign of Central Coast United draws to an end, the two Coastbased-sides will unite

to raise much-needed funds for the Buy a Bale campaign.

The Buy a Bale campaign raises funds that are used to support farmers and focuses on supplying fodder and other essential items requested from farmers in need.

Those attending the match are kindly asked to contribute a fiver for a farmer.

“The girls played extremely well to win in extra time, against a very skilled team from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College,” said Wyong High School Principal, Rodney Hill.

The win is Wyong High School’s first in a rugby league competition in 30 years.

The girls will now represent Wyong High School and the Central Coast at the NSW finals of the Isabelle Kelly later in September.

Source: Media release, Sep 10 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Media

Source: Website, Sep 12 Rodney Hill, Wyong High School Facebook page

Something for everyone T

he full program for 2018 SportsFest has been released.

This free family-friendly event will be held over the weekend of September 22-23, from 10am-5pm, at Bateau Bay’s EDSACC sporting precinct, on the Central Coast Hwy. SportsFest is all about encouraging locals to get outside and be active, and features a variety of sports and activities to get families moving.

This year, the venue is divided into three Zones (Blue, Green and Yellow) with each zone hosting a number of different sports, with come ‘n try’ sessions, professional demonstrations or information stalls.

SportsFest goers can watch the demonstrations, ask questions, or register their interest in a session as they visit each zone.

The PCYC will also be open, and will feature a plethora of indoor sporting demonstrations and stalls.

SportsFest has a reputation for bringing in as many sports as possible for the perusal of locals everywhere, and

this year is no exception, from the traditional favourites to the most obscure, SportsFest has something for everyone.

Some of the more uncommon displays include, Archery Tag, Roller Derby, Strongman Athletics and Gridiron.

There will also be a variety of exhibitors and food vendors gracing the Green Zone, and live music and entertainment

will be present in Central Park for families looking to take a break and enjoy some lunch.

Attendees should also keep an eye out for giveaways and competitions which will be taking place across each zone over the weekend.

Source: Media release, Sep 13 Central Coast Council Media

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Wyong High School have won their first rugby league competition in three decades

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Business rates The minimum size of 5cm X a single column only costs $40 + GST in mono and an extra $8 + GST for colour, a logo or a photograph, every two weeks. Most businesses choose to advertise on an ongoing basis and discounts apply for multiple bookings, if they are paid for in full, in advance.

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he Central Coast District Rugby League Annual Presentation Night was held on September 12, with Wyong Shire clubs dominating the e v e n i n g ’ s proceedings.

In the Ladies’ League Tag, The Entrance Tigers were named the Minor Premiers, with Tigers’ player, Holly Buchanan, being named highest point scorer of the season (162).

Ourimbah Magpies’ player, Elizabeth Dark, was named Best and Fairest.

The Wyong Roos were named the Minor Premiers in both the Under 19’s and Reserve Grade, with the Roos’, Jesse Stephen, also named the Reserve Grade’s highest point scorer (194).

Berkeley Vale’s, Matt Bailey, took out the Reserve Grade’s Best and Fairest.

The Entrance Tigers were named the First Grade Minor Premiers, with Wyong Roo, Brad Keighran, being named the Grade’s highest point scorer (150).

For the team awards, the Roos took out the Top Try Scoring Club of the season with 519 tries, and they were also named, Club Champions for 2018.

The Tigers’, Jocelyn Kessler, was named

the Ladies’ League Tag Representative Player of the Year.

The Tigers’, Shane Wooden, was named Coach of the Year.

The Roos’, Ben Thomas, was named Under 23’s

Representative Player of the Year and the Central Coast Rugby League Medal went to the Magpies’, Alister Beale.

Source: Website, Sep 12 Rip Taylor, Wyong Roos

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Undefeated Blues win grand final

Annika Boyd Named to National Golf Team M a c K i l l o p C a t h o l i c College, Warnervale, Year 11 student, Annika Boyd, has been selected to play in the 2018 All Australian Junior Golf Team.

Boyd’s selection comes off the back of a successful performance at the School Sport Australia Golf Championships.

Boyd played as part of the NSW Girls’ Team during the Championships and upon the event’s conclusion, received commendations for her performance and fine sportsmanship from

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event officials.

The Championships saw Boyd and the rest of the NSW Girls’ Team winning the Match Play Competition.

Boyd also won a Bronze medal for the 36hole stroke event, only three shots behind the winner.

“These are some incredible achievements and we wish every success to Annika in her upcoming events,” said MacKillop College Principal, Stephen Todd.

T

he Entrance Bateau Bay Blues Under 14’s won the Junior AFL Grand Final, against United Lakes, on Sunday, September 2.

Source: Website, Sep 13 Stephen Todd, Mary MacKillop Catholic College homepage

The

Blues

were

Winners are grinners, the Bateau Bay Blues Under 14’s undefeated throughout term, winning the quarter the season and looked 3 goals to 2, and playing good right from the start some exciting Australian of the game, keeping Rules football in the United scoreless in the process. first half, while piling on 7 However, Bateau Blues goals themselves. were too big, too strong To their credit, United and too fast, running out fought back in the third deserved winners by 63

points.

The Entrance Bateau Bay ended the game 2.1, 7.2, 9.3, 13.5 (83) to the United Lakes’ 0.0, 0.0, 3.2, 3.2 (20).

Source: Media release, Sep 3 Trudy Hurley, Bateau Bay Blues

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Ourimbah win Premier 1 and President’s Cup championships T

he 2018 Central Coast Rugby Union Competition has seen Ourimbah crowned 2018 Premiers, after a supercharged match of rugby against Terrigal, at Woy Woy Oval, on Saturday, September 15.

Played in fine and very warm conditions, both teams commenced the match with a display of very tight rugby in the opening 10 minutes.

It was truly grand final rugby, where no quarter was given or asked for.

Very little happened on the scoreboard during this period, as both teams were putting each other to the complete test.

Both teams did have some opportunity to post points, but it was not to be until the 13th minute, when Terrigal opened the scoring with a great try to prop, Jay Grogan.

The try followed up a strong forward surge by the entire Terrigal pack.

This 5 nil score line remained the status quo on the scoreboard for the majority of the first half.

Both teams had periods of attack, but neither side was able to get that necessary breakthrough.

Terrigal had the breeze

Ourimbah are the 2018 Central Coast Rugby Union Premiers at their backs and they were able to hold the ascendancy for a large part of the middle period of the first half.

Terrigal were also getting a good flow of penalties, but just could not add to their tally on the scoreboard.

The set pieces were very even, and if anything, the Terrigal scrum was matching it very well with a strong Ourimbah pack.

It was not until the 33rd minute that Ourimbah were able to even things up, when they crossed for a try.

Their try also resulted from a strong forward surge, when their prop, Will Fraser, crossed adjacent to the posts.

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The conversion by, Jarrod Grange, had taken Ourimbah to the lead by 7 points to 5.

This remained the score at the halftime break, so the Premiership was still very much in the balance.

Terrigal were straight away on the attack at the start of the second half, and they were rewarded with a second try, when winger, Dyon Williams, crossed in the corner in the 8th minute of the second stanza.

This try followed an excellent backline movement headed by five-eight, Marc Kotecsky.

The conversion of this try took Terrigal to a 12 points to 7 lead in the match.

Things were starting to get anxious for both teams as they entered the last quarter of the match.

It was around the 20 minute mark of the second half that Ourimbah fired up.

In the 18th minute, Ourimbah lock, Josefa Biu, finished a good backline movement to crash over for a converted try.

This try took Ourimbah to the lead by 14 points to 12.

They quickly followed this try with another, when in the 24th minute, their centre, Owen Turner, scored a spectacular 50 metre try, which went through several sets of hands.

Suddenly, Ourimbah had jumped to a handy 21 points to 12 lead in what had proved such a close contest.

They were definitely in the ascendancy at that

stage, however Terrigal were not going down without a fight.

They responded with their own try, when in the 31st minute, centre, Dylan Calabria, crossed for a try wide out.

With the scores now at 21 to 17, the struggle and intensity in the final 10 minutes was there for all to see.

No further points were scored, but there were chances for both sides.

Ourimbah were able to hang on, and at the final hooter, had secured the Premier 1 title for 2018.

Both teams had crossed for three tries apiece in the match, and this fact alone demonstrated the tightness of the entire grand final.

It was a good performance by both teams, but it was Ourimbah who were rewarded for being the dominant team in Premier 1 this year.

It was their fourth win over Terrigal this year,

and they richly deserved the Premiership.

Ourimbah also bring home the President’s Cup this year, after defeating The Entrance, 20 to nil, in the Cup grand final.

Ourimbah showed too much experience for their rivals and were able to grind The Entrance into defeat.

Ourimbah scored four tries to nil in the match, and that was an accurate description of the flow of the entire match.

Ourimbah posted two tries in each half in what proved a very consistent performance.

Best players for Ourimbah were halfback, Alex Lucas, No.8, Chris Smith, who crossed for two tries, and centre, Mark Littlefield.

The Entrance had a great season capped off by making it to the grand final.

They came from fourth position, but just could not get things to go their way on the day.

Players such as flanker, Joel Laws, five-eight, Andrew Danckert, and lock, Thomas Falconer, never stopped all day.

The win by Ourimbah completed a very good year for the Club.

In the Premier 2, The Lakes were crowned champions, after defeating Gosford 23 to 20, in another highly contested grand final match.

This encounter was an intense affair from start to finish.

The lead in the match chopped and changed

right through to the very final stage of the second half.

The Lakes got away to the better start, and with a penalty goal and a converted try, had jumped to a handy 10 points to nil lead midway through the first half.

Gosford got themselves right back into the match before halftime with a converted try, and at the break, it was The Lakes leading by 10 points to 7.

The start of the second half saw Gosford gain the ascendancy, and with a penalty goal and a penalty try, had raced to a 17 points to 10 lead.

It was proving such an intense contest, and with the hot conditions, both teams were feeling the strain.

The Lakes responded with two quick tries, while Gosford kicked a penalty goal, and suddenly the scores were locked at 20 points apiece, with time running out.

Both teams had some very good performers.

Mark Tipple was great for The Lakes, and he crossed for two very good tries.

He was supported by strong performances from fullback, Alec Herridge, and prop, Chad Goodhand, with Herridge snatching victory for The Lakes with a late penalty goal kick.

The win to the The Lakes Premier 2 team capped off a wonderful season for the team.

Source: Media release, Sep 17 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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The Entrance Tigers are the 2018 Central Coast first grade Rugby League Premiers T

he Entrance Tigers are the 2018 Central Coast first grade Premiers, having outlasted the Wyong Roos 30-24, in a thrilling grand final, played at the Woy Woy Oval.

The Coast’s two powerhouse clubs dominated the local competition during the winter months, with the second placed Roos finishing one point behind the Tigers, and a full 10 points clear of the third placed Roosters, on the competition ladder.

The much anticipated showdown for this season’s silverware saw Wyong jump out of the blocks quickly, with tries to barnstorming prop, Wyatt Shaw, and left winger, Mitch Nakhoul, which gave the Roos an early 10 point lead.

The advantage could have been greater had try scoring opportunities not been frittered away when dummy half, Alex Langbridge, was penalised on two separate occasions for ducking in behind his lead runner close to the Tigers’ line.

The Entrance was struggling to get out of their half until the introduction of supersubs, Jay Florimo and Tim Nawaqatabu, suddenly sparked them into life.

A grubber kick and regather by half, Sione Tonga, had the Tigers on the score board, and tries followed to, Will Pearsall and Grant Nelson, with the seaside club taking a meaningful 18-10 half time lead into the sheds.

2018 Premiers, The Entrance Tigers Photos Andrew Stark

The second stanza began equally as brightly for The Entrance, and three minutes after the resumption, young backrower, Jacob McCudden, finished off some spectacular hot-potato football, to score in the tennis court corner.

Skipper, Matt Killick, converted from out wide, and the Tigers looked well on their way to claiming the Premiership.

Wyong weren’t done with yet however, and they struck twice on the left edge, via centre, Isaiah Cooper-Tetevano, to reduce the deficit to just four, with a quarter of an hour to play.

A last tackle bomb hoisted into the sunny corner by Man of the Match, Will Pearsall, would ultimately prove to be the game breaker.

Peering directly into the setting sun, it was

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fumbled by Nakhoul, allowing, Mao Uta, to swoop for the Tigers.

Killick kicked his fifth conversion of the afternoon and the lead was extended to 10.

A last gasp flutter of hope was afforded Wyong fans when, with three minutes left on the clock, the Roos conjured yet another try in their favourite left hand corner; this time notched by former Woy Woy player, Greg Wisham.

A final Wyong attacking set was weathered by the scrambling Tiger’s defence, and the fulltime siren rang out to great scenes of jubilation amongst the orangey throng.

The Bateau Bay based club had secured their 14th First Grade Premiership, which pushed them one ahead of their grand final

opponents in the overall, post 1947, tally.

In a big day of local rugby league, the earlier deciders saw: The Entrance defeat Wyong 34-14 in Reserve Grade;

Woy Woy came from behind to edge out Erina 12-7 in the Open Grade; Wyong overcame Erina 22-2 in the Under 19’s; while The Entrance were too good for Terrigal in

the Ladies League Tag, winning the early morning grand final, 26-10.

Source: Media release, Sep 17 Andrew Stark, Gosford Kariong RLFC

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