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he NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s approval of mining leases to allow the Wallarah 2 Coal Project to proceed is a “common sense” decision that will boost regional jobs and business opportunities, according to Australia’s main trade union for the mining industry.

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A conceptual plan of Wallarah 2 showing the longwalls where coal will be mined Northern District President of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), Peter Jordan, said the community had been waiting a long time for the jobs that would flow from this project.

Wallarah 2 is an underground, longwall coal project approved to extract up to five million tonnes of export thermal coal a year from the Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys,

which is the main water catchment area for the Central Coast.

Majority owner Kores Australia, which manages the mine under the name Wyong Coal, is a subsidiary of Korea Resource Corporation.

“The government has recognised the rigorous assessment process that the project had been through and the Wyong mine has ticked all the regulatory boxes and demonstrated it

would comply with the high standards required of NSW coal developments,” Jordan said.

“As with any project, our focus will be on representing workers and making sure that the project delivers permanent, secure jobs.”

The NSW Resources Regulator has estimated the $800m mine will create 1,700 direct and indirect jobs over its 28 year lifespan and will

bring $830m in royalties to the state.

Central Coast Greens MLC and spokesperson for Mining, Coal and CSG, Abigail Boyd, “seriously questions” those employment figures.

“Even Adani has admitted that its monstrous mine will result in a maximum of around 1,500 jobs, so how is Wallarah 2 going to create 1,700?” she said.

“As for royalties, it will be at least three years before a single tonne of coal is extracted from the project, and that’s assuming Kores satisfies the licence condition for the ground water study needed before it can start digging.

“Given the freefall of thermal coal prices, and the move away from coal fired power

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The vision for a thoroughly modern community hub at Woongarrah

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It’s the vision of developers, Lirun Developments Pty Ltd, and Sales Agent, Dan Ahearn, says this “exciting and innovative”

development, Hilltop Park, at Sparks Rd, Woongarrah, will come together over 10 stages.

“There will be both premium and affordable residential housing sites, as well as modern central retail and community facilities, to create the most exciting community hub the Central Coast has seen for decades,” he said.

“At the centre of this master precinct development, will be a retail and commercial area with a proposed supermarket, long-term day care centre, child play centre, medical centre

and pharmacy, and other shops and professional offices.

“A family tavern at the top of the hill is also planned with an extensive beer garden where patrons can sit in the sunshine with their family enjoying meals and drinks while soaking in the expansive views of the mountains to the west and south, and the lakes and ocean to the east.

Ahearn said adjacent the shopping and commercial precinct and family tavern, would be the 5.2 ha Hilltop Parklands.

“This huge open space area will include a cycling track, a separate walking/ jogging track, playing fields, proposed netball courts, multiple barbecue facilities and recreational facilities, together with a viewing platform to take in the views of the entire region,” Ahearn said.

“The focus of both the developer and Central Coast Council is to provide a high-end quality recreational parklands amenity for families and the broader community.

“It is also proposed to have an area within the park celebrating the heritage and culture of

the traditional owners of the land.”

Ahearn said that stages one to four are approved and already developed and comprise 140 residential blocks of land.

“About 60 percent of stage 1 has been sold, stage 2 will be released to the market in about a month, and then stages 3 and 4.

“Many of the lots are designed specifically to accommodate affordable housing lots so as to ensure that the opportunity to live within Hilltop Park is available to everyone.”

Central Coast Council has approved Stage 5, the commercial and retail sector, and ground works are expected to start by the end of the year.

The parklands will be developed after the release of Stage 6 housing.

Future land releases for housing are yet to be approved but will be “straight forward development applications,” Ahearn said.

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Source: Media release May 31 Lirun Developments

New concrete burrows have been installed on Lion Island for its Little Penguin colony.

The colony came under threat when a bushfire sparked by a freak lightning strike last August destroyed over 80 per cent of the Little Penguins’ habitat.

Lion Island is just one of four locations in NSW where Little Penguins congregate to mate and nest.

Prior to the fire, Lion Island was considered one of the safer colonies as its primary threats human interference and predators such as foxes, feral cats and dogs and goannas - were scarcely present on the island.

Due to the destruction of prime nesting sites serious concerns were held for the future of the colony.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service have worked with the NSW Local Land Services and volunteer landcare groups to undertake habitat restoration at the island and recently installed 20 handmade concrete nesting

burrows.

Wildlife service ranger Ms Rachel Labador, who has been monitoring Lion Island since the fire, coordinated the installation of the burrows at key sites across the island on May 30.

According to Ms Labador, the burrows were “cutting edge” when it comes to penguin protection and were far superior to previous wood and plastic artificial burrows used at other colonies, providing more comprehensive protection from the elements and potential predators.

Ms Labador said the timing for the installation could not have been better, with the burrows placed just in time for the colony’s first return to the island since the fire.

The Little Penguin breeding season runs from June to August and it is hoped that the new burrows will ensure the season is a success despite parts of the colony’s habitat still being fire damaged.

“The penguins are currently ‘prospecting’, returning to the island to find a place to burrow,

mate and lay their eggs,” she said.

“It’s our hope that over the coming months we’ll return to find the burrows occupied and some birds on eggs,” Ms Labador said.

NSW Environment Minister Mr Matt Kean said the burrow program was part of a push to protect the Little Penguins’ future.

“We’re installing these nests to protect penguins, enable them to nest and hopefully grow the population,” he said.

The burrows were designed by the Wildlife Service and constructed by Women’s Shed group, the Fix-It Sisters.

Should the new burrows be successfully integrated into the colony, there is potential for the design to be rolled out at colonies across the state and possibly the country.

SOURCE: Interview (Dilon Luke), 5 Jun 2019 Rachel Labador, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Media Statement, 5 Jun 2019 Video footage, 30 May 2019 Matt Keane, NSW Environment Minister

SOURCE Newsletter, 1 Jun 2019 Peta Colebatch, WTKCA

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A $100m five tower major residential development proposed for Gosford

$ 1 0 0 m development on John Whiteway Dr, Gosford, comprising five residential towers and extensive landscaping, has progressed to the next stage of consideration with the NSW Planning Department.

The proposal would see 260 apartment units in the five towers over six, eight and 12 levels, and two levels of basement parking providing 423 spaces on a 2.3ha site.

The Department has issued the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the project, to be assessed as a State Significant Development, with applicant JWD Developments having two years to lodge a Development Application and an Environmental Impact Statement.

While the proposal exceeds height controls applying to the land, variations to height restrictions will be considered through the design review process.

In an Architectural Design Statement, ADG Architects said the site, at 87-89 John Whiteway Dr, was unique in that it was well positioned as a viewing platform, was protected by bushland and yet still connected to the CBD. “Often CBDs are places of disconnection and isolation for residents, however, we

designed to reflect the natural topography with the utilisation of green roofs and other elements.

The development would aim to cater for families, first home buyers and downsizers.

Major features would include luxury pools and decking, raised planters, active turf areas, communal outdoor dining, a coastal bushland walk, golf putting greens and rooftop gardens.

AGD Architects principal, Anthony Kelly, said the development would be “not like anything in Gosford at the moment”.

“It is extremely important to integrate the community up there already and also the landscape,” Kelly said.

“We are now starting to work through the EIS and DA process and we’re targeting approval within 12 months, with construction hopefully to start late next year.

“There is a lot of work to be done, from detailed design to engineering and environment work.”

JWD Developments is a commercial and residential construction company specialising in apartment and nursing home conversions as well as residential home construction and refurbishment.

An aerial view of the proposed site, showing location of the five towers

believe that this site will create a unique lifestyle for future residents,” the statement said.

“Through landscaped vistas and small footprint design, the

buildings will allow the site to be activated via numerous outdoor amenities.”

These would range from communal gathering/meeting

areas, such as bocce and tennis courts, to elegant walkways blending into the natural environment.

The towers would be of

slender design, offering view corridors to Rumbalara, Presidents Hill and Brisbane Water, the statement said.

The facades would be

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Source: NSW Planning Department Major Projects site, Jun 6 Interview, Jun 7 Anthony Kelly, Principal, ADG Architects

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Toxic working environment, mass resignations and multi bed closures at aged care facility

staff member from Casuarina Grove Aged Care Facility, Hamlyn Terrace, claims that the facility has become a “hidden hell hole” and believes that it is destined for closure, which could see some of the region’s highest care elderly displaced.

According to the staffer, who did not wish to be named for fear of retribution, behind closed doors, Casuarina Grove was on a downward spiral, with secret bed closures, declining patient care standards and warring staff.

Casuarina Grove is the largest of the Specialist Supported Living (SSL) facilities operated by Family and Community Services (FACS) NSW. According to FACS, the 100 bed purpose built facility was opened in 2011 and specialises in providing 24-hour support for people with an intellectual disability and complex ageing related needs, and was the first of its kind to be built in NSW. The staffer said concerns first emerged when management closed 20 beds abruptly and with little explanation.

The staffer said the

beds, which are located in Units 5 and 6, had been shut for at least six months, and as a result, new resident admissions had also effectively been capped.

“We were told the Units had been closed for renovations but they’re not even 10 years old and neither myself or any staff member that I’ve spoken to about it has seen any activity in those Units since they were closed,” the staffer said.

They said Casuarina Grove was currently operating in a state of limbo and that unbeknownst to the general public, the facility

All is not what it seems at Casuarina Grove had been on the market The staffer said many for sale since 2017, a staff members faced daily claim they believe elicits bullying and intimidation further questions over the at the hands of an “inner bed closures. circle” of staff members “It (being for sale) just in these Units. proves the renovation “A hierarchy has formed excuse was bogus. amongst the Registered “The closure was Nurses, Assistants in implemented to help Nursing and the Unit streamline a handover if Manager and staff on the place ever sells,” the the outer, or who speak up about issues, face staffer said.

According to the staffer, character assassination the current state of and routine bullying,” the affairs has led to several staffer said.

They said that despite disputes between staff and management which staff members bringing concerns to has allowed a “culture of their fear and intimidation” to management, the covert be entrenched in certain nature of the issue Units at Casuarina Grove. allowed it to fester and has resulted in several

resignations.

“The issue here is that they protect each other and substantiate each other’s claims about false incidents with other staff members.

“This makes it extremely difficult to actually make a complaint about their behaviour and conduct stick,” the staffer said.

According to the staffer, the issue has gotten so bad that this inner circle is now directly compromising the safety of residents, staff and the wider Hamlyn Terrace, Warnervale and Wadalba communities.

The staffer alleges that

a member of the inner circle, who is an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), has been showing up to work intoxicated and that management have been going to great lengths to excuse her behaviour.

“This AIN drives to Casuarina Grove, completely and utterly drunk and arrives incapable of doing anything.

“She has shown a reckless abandon for her own life and the lives of others and amazingly, to the best of my knowledge, she has faced no disciplinary action for her conduct,” the staffer said.

“What’s more is that management have been aware of this behaviour, as multiple staff members have put in complaints, but have done nothing about it.

“I know of multiple occasions where this AIN arrived drunk and was allowed to sleep it off or the Unit Manager arranged a taxi to take her home.

“I’ve even been told that other staff members have been directed to drive this AIN back to her home in Wadalba.

“How has this been allowed to go on?” the staffer said.

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Medium density plan for Woy Woy A radius of one kilometre around Woy Woy would be designated “medium density residential” under a plan being considered by Central Coast Council.

Woy Woy is one of five strategic centres identified in a draft urban plan that may eventually lead to a new local environment plan, the guidelines used for the assessment of development applications.

The town centres, with a radius of one kilometre, will “offer high amenity settings for medium density residential and maintain their distinctive characters” according to the draft plan which goes to council tonight (June 24).

If passed by the councillors, the draft urban spatial plan will go on public exhibition for 60 days and council will undertake community workshops in each of eight planning precincts identified in the local strategic planning statement that is part of the plan.

Woy Woy town centre is within one of those eight planning precincts. The entire peninsula is part of the one West Brisbane Water and Peninsula planning area.

Priorities for Woy Woy town centre include adopting a strategic plan to support population growth that will not generate unsustainable traffic impacts, while protecting the scenic quality and character of the area.

But it will also promote housing densities that will encourage socially diverse population and short stay accommodation “in a manner that does not impact connections and movement as well as limiting growth in environmental hazard areas”.

Also, it wants to encourage revitalisation of Woy Woy through the development of a “cohesive domain approach strategy that supports a pleasant and safe town centre with housing, jobs, services, community facilities and entertainment for residents and visitors”.

Umina will be a town centre, providing low to mid-rise living with some medium density housing

as part of mixed-use areas in the commercial centre.

Specifically, Umina’s priorities will be the creation of a civic area through enhancement of the useability of public space in the centre and providing safe public realm ensuring functionality for wide cross section of the community.

“Key attractors” will be connected by maximizing opportunities for ecological and environmental sustainability including rainwater recycling, energy efficiency, and cycling.

It will capitalize on amenity benefits by improving relationship between public and private spaces to the benefit of the public while fostering community ownership and approval as part of the renewal process and business community.

Another priority will be creating opportunity for innovative development and design.

Ettalong Beach has been designated a village with a range of 600 metres from the centre.

Priorities identified in the draft are to support local business and retain the existing amenity.

The built form is meant to be low to medium rise development with a focus on town houses and villa development.

The vision in the draft is the first stage in developing council’s local strategic planning statement which it must deliver by July 2020 under State Government rules and which leads to a comprehensive local environment plan - and that’s the plan that sets development guidelines.

As part of a separate process, character statements about places will be developed under a comprehensive review of the Central Coast Development Control Plan – another planning instrument.

Council will identify actions required for achieving the planning priorities, as well as the basis on which it will monitor and report on the implementation of those actions.

The State Government required all merged councils to develop an integrated vision which included

prioritised land use planning.

Council’s draft plan aims to provide the framework for the coast’s growth and development over the next 20 years but it sits inside the directions of the NSW State Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 and council’s own Community Strategic Plan 2018.

Its role is to provide a clear direction for strategic planning instruments “to deliver housing diversity, transport improvements, a protected natural environment, infrastructure upgrades, economic and social vitality desired by the community, without compromising the identity, quality and nature of Central Coast living”, according to the report to council.

These directions include revitalising town centres, upgrading public spaces and creating new housing types and improving “movement” networks and to “transform neighbourhoods into inclusive, adaptable, resilient and smart hubs of growth”.

The report to the councillors says: “The draft Plan will ensure that the Central Coast of tomorrow will grow into a World Class Region that is smart, green and liveable with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility.

“Gosford Regional Centre will become a Living City Centre that acts as the Capital of the Central Coast, providing regional facilities and a positive local identity.

“Our other Centres will thrive with more living and working opportunities, providing key services to surrounding communities. Importantly, our communities will be physically connected through appropriate infrastructure and socially connected through strong relationships and sense of unity.”

The report states that Woy Woy peninsula has had a population growth of between 0.5 per cent to one per cent in the years 2011 to 2016 and the same percentage growth is forecast for the next 10 years.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 24 Jun 2019

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YOUR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

The Rotary Club of Umina Beach will hold its Central Coast Youth Charity Gala Ball at Gosford RSL on November 9.

Proceeds of the evening will go to the Top Blokes Foundation, a men and boys social, educational and mental health organisation.

Outgoing Rotary club president Mr Paul Quinn said: “The Top Blokes Foundation supports over 400 young males on the Central Coast each year, through mentoring and social education programs across primary schools, high schools and in the wider community.

“Young males who engage in

the program are improving their mental health and reducing their risk-taking behaviours.

“On the Coast, the Top Blokes team are aiming to reach an additional 200 young males through their programs in 2020 and your attendance at the Ball will help us raise the funds they need to achieve this,” Mr Quinn said.

Mr Quinn said he anticipated “a fun evening with fantastic food and wine and a band that is sure to keep you dancing all night long”.

The club is currently seeking sponsors for the event.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 19 Jun 2019 Simon Darwin, Rotary Club of Umina Beach

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Gosford CBD developments update

ust a year ago the Gosford skyline was full of the sight of cranes at work on a variety of major projects which were to kickstart the rejuvenation of the city centre.

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But in recent months, many of the cranes have disappeared, as some projects have been completed while progress on several other key proposals has stagnated.

The completion of the ATO, the finance building and Bonython Tower, at opposite ends of Mann St, were a promising start to the rejuvenation, but several major projects, including the Waterside and Mariner Plaza developments, seem to have come to a standstill.

Raine and Horne Commercial, Central Coast, Sales Agent, Andrew Dunn, thinks the property market is “on its way back” following recent State and Federal elections.

“We could potentially see more developments moving forward as the market recovers,” Dunn said.

A major stumbling block for the larger projects, he said, could be attributed to changes to the “sunset clause” for “off the plan sales” made in recent years in NSW. The sunset clause is used when buyers purchase “off the plan”, as is common with many high rise residential developments and the clause sets a time by which a development must be completed.

“Historically, either the buyer or the seller was entitled to withdraw from the property

sale if the development was not finished by that date,” Dunn said.

“In the last Sydney property boom, some developers were holding back completion of projects so they could take the property back and sell it for a higher price.

“To protect purchasers and the integrity of ‘off the plan sales’, the State Government made changes to the legislation.

“Unfortunately, one of these protections was that the maximum sunset period be two years.

“Many of these larger developments in Gosford can’t be completed in two years, so developers need to fund the project commencement without any pre-sales.

“At present, the market depth and availability of project funding make this scenario far too risky for a developer to entertain,” Andrew Dunn said.

But CKDS Architecture

Director, Caine King, said he hoped to see an increase in development applications as business confidence restores.

“There was a bit of a stall in DAs following the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong councils,” King said.

“There wasn’t much confidence in the market of being able to get larger projects off the ground.”

King said new State planning controls introduced in 2018 were helping to build confidence.

“We have seen a little bit more interest since the State and Federal elections and we hope to see even more DAs lodged,” he said.

“Everything we see being built now is from (approvals) five years ago or so.

“We still need new developers coming in to keep the market flowing.”

Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council’s planned Cultural Precinct, to comprise

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ready.

A spokesman said Council’s expansion and upgrade of the Gosford CBD water and sewage system was on track to be delivered over the next five years, involving upgrades to existing water and sewer infrastructure as well as new infrastructure in key areas across the CBD area.

These include two new sewer pump stations, new connections to the President’s Hill reservoir zone and to the Gosford Hospital redevelopment, new lower pressure sewer systems to the Gosford Racecourse, and 7.7km of water mains and 6.4km of sewer mains.

Council has also rolled out more than 260 parking sensors a regional library, performance either sit on the land or sell it.” in the CBD, following on from centre and linking walkways Smith said new planning the successful implementation on a block bounded by Mann controls set by the State of car parking sensors in The and Donnison Sts, would Government might not be “the Haven and Surf Club at Terrigal be “an important project to right mix” for Gosford. in 2018. stimulate activity” in the CBD. The Government introduced “The installation of sensors Confirmation of the exact its State Environmental helps residents and visitors site is expected later this year, Planning Policy (SEPP), identify available parking once commercial negotiations covering Gosford CBD, in through the ParkSpot (Central have been completed.

October, 2018.

Coast NSW) app,” the “The completion of the “I believe the government spokesman said.

ATO building and others in should have been more “Using real time data, the CBD have already made modest in its controls,” Smith ParkSpot displays areas a difference, and hopefully, said. of available, restricted and these things, combined with “Just going higher is not unrestricted parking in the the Gosford Hospital expansion necessarily viable. streets of the Gosford CBD. and a projected university Prior to the government campus, will bring in more setting new planning controls, The sensors run between people and stimulate local developers were already Donnison St and Erina St, and Baker St and Albany St North. business,” Smith said. permitted to build to 20 We look at some of the As far as stalled projects storeys, she said. key building sites in the CBD went, Smith said once Council “Council’s role is not just had approved a DA, project to please developers but to and their current state of development. timeframes were then a matter create liveable spaces. for the developer.

“Massive towers need to “A lot of land banking has be balanced by the correct been a problem in the past,” infrastructure and open she said. spaces.”

“Various developers would Council is doing its bit to gain DA approval and then make the city development

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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger Ms Rachel Labador and Environment Minister Mr Matt Keane placing a burrow on Lion Island

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character statements be retained, and that a separate chapter with our planning requirements be used for clarity, similar to the one used in the past by Gosford for Pearl Beach.

“Similar concerns are felt with regard to the destruction of trees and having clarity of approach so that large trees are not removed without a qualified assessment of whether they pose any risk.”

Ms Colebatch said these issues needed to be pursued with vigour by the incoming committee.

She said the committee had continued its liaison with other groups supporting improvements to the Hardy’s Bay waterfront and she was optimistic that some progress would actually be made this year.

“However, concerns remain with the overall planning system.

“Submissions were made on the proposed Local Environment Plan.

“The former Coastal Open Space lands still need to be protected and large tree destruction remains rampant.”

She said progress on some projects remained slow and frustrating.

Endless negotiations continued with National Parks to try to upgrade the Half Tide Rocks Track as the association had funds available.

But the department remained unresponsive and the association was now trying approaches to politicians but meanwhile the informal track continued to degrade.

“Similarly, we have had bureaucratic frustrations with the amalgamated council and our previously approved Turo Park extension upgrades, as following an initial positive response to our requests, progress has stalled,” Ms Colebatch said.

“However, discussions continue with council officers on the need for sandstone multi-purpose blocks, infill and prevention of flooding, the footbridge over Turo creek, and sculptures.

“This will be pursued in the coming year, and we hope that we will be successful in having some carved sculptures there, and elsewhere, so that we can end up with our own sculpture walk.”

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That is the view of WagstaffeKillcare Community Association outgoing president Ms Peta Colebatch, who is worried local needs will be swamped.

The association has to be active in identifying and asserting its local needs, she said.

These needs include development controls issues and discussions with council continue on a range of matters.

“Meetings and letters have produced little response to the longterm challenges facing residents in Hawke Head Dr and Albert St, who do not receive garbage services.

“To date, the Council has failed to require the contracted service to provide a small garbage truck that can service these areas, and again, this will continue to be pursued.

“This is a matter of Council policy which should be simple, but Council seems impervious to community needs.

“Similarly we continue to have ongoing battles in our attempts to retain our local low key, friendly, bush and beach aware community standards when developments occur.

“With growing developments and the building on previously unbuilt blocks, it is inevitable that tree cover (and hence bird and animal habitats) are reduced.

“While some of this is inevitable, it appears that many people who are attracted to this area may not be aware of the community standards, and new houses may reflect a more suburban than the past low scale approach.

“Moreover, the amalgamated council staff may reflect the more liberal approaches of the former Wyong Council and height and boundary changes may result.

“The council is preparing new combined approaches to the very large council area it now oversees.

“The association remains concerned that our local needs will be swamped in this rush to centralisation and uniformity of planning approaches.

“We have proposed that the

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he NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s approval of mining leases to allow the Wallarah 2 Coal Project to proceed is a “common sense” decision that will boost regional jobs and business opportunities, according to Australia’s main trade union for the mining industry.

A conceptual plan of Wallarah 2 showing the longwalls where coal will be mined Northern District President of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), Peter Jordan, said the community had been waiting a long time for the jobs that would flow from this project.

Wallarah 2 is an underground, longwall coal project approved to extract up to five million tonnes of export thermal coal a year from the Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys,

which is the main water catchment area for the Central Coast.

Majority owner Kores Australia, which manages the mine under the name Wyong Coal, is a subsidiary of Korea Resource Corporation.

“The government has recognised the rigorous assessment process that the project had been through and the Wyong mine has ticked all the regulatory boxes and demonstrated it

would comply with the high standards required of NSW coal developments,” Jordan said.

“As with any project, our focus will be on representing workers and making sure that the project delivers permanent, secure jobs.”

The NSW Resources Regulator has estimated the $800m mine will create 1,700 direct and indirect jobs over its 28 year lifespan and will

bring $830m in royalties to the state.

Central Coast Greens MLC and spokesperson for Mining, Coal and CSG, Abigail Boyd, “seriously questions” those employment figures.

“Even Adani has admitted that its monstrous mine will result in a maximum of around 1,500 jobs, so how is Wallarah 2 going to create 1,700?” she said.

“As for royalties, it will be at least three years before a single tonne of coal is extracted from the project, and that’s assuming Kores satisfies the licence condition for the ground water study needed before it can start digging.

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New ING call centre proposed for Wyong P

ublic art depicting the history and future of Wyong is the building design feature of a proposed $11.3 commercial development.

Dulmison Ave Pty Ltd has lodged a development application (DA) with Central Coast Council for a four-storey enterprise, comprising three levels, for an ING call centre, and one storey of additional office space to be let separately, or to accommodate a future ING expansion.

The 8.3ha site at 4 Dulmison Ave, with a frontage to the Pacific Hwy, is currently under developed, and this development has potential to become a vibrant part of the revitalisation of the North Wyong Industrial Estate, according to the DA. Design of the building has taken into account its high visibility from the Pacific Hwy and also to alleviate the impact of

An artist’s impression of the new ING call centre in Wyong it exceeding the Local Environment Plan height limit.

The façade of the architecturally designed building will incorporate a public art installation reflecting the history of the industrial estate, the timber milling history, the railway and the evolution of the digital era.

Wyong was established in 1888, when the railway was built to link Sydney

to Newcastle, and local timber was used for sleepers, culverts, bridges, fences and buildings along the train line.

That theme also will be translated into the landscaping of the site, including a hardwood sleeper feature wall along the Pacific Hwy in front of the building.

Other design features to reduce visual impact

include a setback of the top level, “softening” by using eaves to cast shadows, glazed windows to reflect the existing large eucalypts and natural surrounds, and the mix of materials and design elements incorporated into the façade.

This new ING call centre will provide employment for 350 staff and will replace the current facility

at Tuggerah, which is no longer large enough to accommodate the growth of the business.

ING employs about 350 staff and has forecast a 40 percent growth in those numbers over the next 10 years.

This will result in the employment of a further 250 staff, up to 600, by 2029.

ING will operate on a 24-

hour, seven days a week basis, and staff amenities include outdoor garden spaces as well as a café.

Operators of the café are unknown at this stage and will be required to lodge their own development application.

There will be 300 secure car parking spaces controlled through boom gate and key card access, and another 49 non-secured spaces for the café and visitors.

The existing access to the site off Pacific Hwy will be closed and a new entry point will be from Dulmison Ave. The remainder of the site currently contains several existing buildings used for a variety of uses, predominantly light industrial and warehousing.

These are proposed to be separated through a three-lot Torrens Title subdivision.

Source: DA 379/2019 Central Coast Council DA tracker

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Wallarah 2 Coal Project approval From P1 generation in countries, including Korea, it is anyone’s guess how this mining project is going to end up being profitable.

“Although it’s hard to predict the benefits to the community from Wallarah 2, it’s easy to predict the costs to the community, being a significant risk to our water supply, an exacerbation of our air

pollution problem and, if the number of abandoned unrehabilitated mines across the state is anything to go by, the massive clean up cost involved in rehabilitating the site once Kores walks away.”

Provincial MLC for the Central Coast/Hunter, Taylor Martin, says revenue received by the state government from mining royalties is used to fund school upgrades,

hospitals, roads and services across the state.

“We are seeing revenue from mining royalties being put to good use locally with the upgrade of Wyong Hospital, upgrades to local roads and new schools,” he said.

“The NSW Government is committed to mining related communities through Resources for Regions.

“This great program delivers improvements to local infrastructure such as road and rail infrastructure, water and sewerage systems and social infrastructure.”

One of development consent conditions issued by the government states that there must be a commitment to employing 70 percent of its workforce, including 10 percent indigenous employees, from the

local region.

Wallarah 2 Project Manager, Ken Barry, said it was anticipated that they could be on first coal by late 2022 to early 2023, and recruitment for a mining workforce was likely to begin in the 12 months leading up to that.

“Recruitment for positions will be undertaken by the various contractors and will a local employment

contingent,” he said.

“Wyong Coal has a commitment to 70 percent local employment from southern Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast.

“The mine will employ over 300 workers, plus various management and statutory positions.

“Specialists and management staff will be employed to meet internal

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welcomed by mining union technical requirements over the coming period leading through construction into mining operations,” he said.

Wallarah 2 has been criticised by Central Coast community groups, such as the Australian Coal Alliance (ACA), for its potential impacts to the region’s catchment river systems.

The NSW Environmental Defenders Office, on behalf of ACA, filed a case against the NSW Minister for Planning on the basis that legal errors were made in the Planning Assessment Committee’s approval of the mine, but their case was dismissed by the NSW Land and Environment Court in March.

Environmental group, Lock the Gate Alliance, has long been opposed to the mine and expressed its concern about the approval on Facebook, calling the government “goofballs” for making the decision.

A concept drawing of what the underground mine might look like on top The NSW Minerals assessment over a before receiving a Council CEO, Stephen ridiculous 16-year period, positive determination Galilee, said Wallarah including by independent last year”.

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Some of the more significant conditions include: the approval is valid until January 16, 2046, and then Kores is required to rehabilitate the site; only five million tonnes of ROM (runof-mine) coal can be extracted per calendar year and all to be transported from site by rail; the mine can operate continuously and an air pollutant monitoring

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Source: Media release, June 21 CFMEU Mining and Energy Northern District Newsletter, June 25 Australian Mining Website, June 28 NSW Dept Planning and Environment Media statement, July 1 Abigail Boyd MLC, Spokesperson for Mining, Coal and CSG Media statement, July 1 Project Manager Wallarah 2, Wyong Coal Media statement , July 2 Provincial MLC, Taylor Martin

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ne of the biggest industries on the Central Coast, tourism, brought about $910m to the region in 2018, but visitor growth numbers still fall short of the NSW average.

Central Coast Council wants to boost that figure by $70m a year, and to that end, has released the Tourism Opportunity Plan (TOP) which will guide plans for the next five years to boost economic benefits and employment from the tourist industry.

Although visitation to the Coast has seen a three percent increase since 2013, the growth rates are below what is being achieved elsewhere in NSW, indicating the potential of a far greater capacity than is currently realised.

In 2017-18, NSW’s average annual visitor growth increased by five percent.

In comparison to other regions surrounding Sydney, such as the South Coast, Blue Mountains and the Hunter region, the Central Coast has the lowest market share increase of Sydney’s outbound market.

A council report said the major challenge to grow the tourism market was to change perceptions about what the Central Coast offered.

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depth and range of accommodation; lack of wow factor; low pride in place; poorly supported arts, culture and music scene; and, no nighttime economy”.

A marketing campaign is underway with a new comprehensive guide of activities, attractions, accommodation, restaurants and retail via a new website.

The TOP also identifies that the region needs a thread pulling all the region together in a “brand” for a personality which is woven into all marketing and communications to the three target groups of visitors, businesses and residents.

New investment is needed to create new reasons for people to visit, the report says.

This could be achieved through collaborative industry marketing, packaging of products such as accommodation and activities, and building strategic partnerships, for instance tapping into the NSW Food and Wine Tourism Strategy and maximising funding options through The Destination Sydney Surrounds North Destination Management Plan.

It’s the 1,000 Little Things We Could Do concept that makes it the responsibility of everyone to improve a visitor’s experience and improving the Coast’s reputation as a tourist destination, the report says.

These could be things such as fostering service excellence, keeping

our streets and parks clean and tidy, extended retail hours, initiatives to support live music and artists, revitalising signage or shop fronts, and providing better directions to attractions.

Council’s plan for the long term viability and sustainability of tourism for the Central Coast will soon be on public exhibition and the community is encouraged to review the plan and have their say and input into tourism.

Some of the short term projects identified in the plan include: a food and beverage exploration trail; an art and sculpture trail; a twilight economy; Heritage tourism; educational eco hub and indigenous experience; and, nature based attractions and

experiences, such as bike paths, walkways, trails and pathway infrastructure highlighting arts, culture, heritage.

Longer term and more ambitious projects include a floating leisure precinct at Tuggerah Lake and a soft adventure cluster with simulated wave park, national surfing reserve and mountain bike trails.

Council is currently undertaking a Mountain Bike Feasibility Study and investigations into appropriate locations for a major wave park on council owned land proved fruitless, but Council will explore other options through private enterprise to establish a wave or water park on the Central Coast.

Meanwhile, Council has decided to follow

a lead from Tasmania and will look into other tourism and recreation opportunities on the Coast’s extensive waterways through canoeing and kayaking.

Tasmania visitor survey data in September, 2017, showed an increase of 73 percent of visitors to the state in canoeing or kayaking from the previous year, and in December, 2018, a 191km kayak trail was launched as the first of its kind in Australia.

Council will receive a report outlining these opportunities by the end of September.

Source: Meeting, June 24 Central Coast Council Agenda Item 4.6 Tourism Opportunity Plan

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Funds promised for roads at election unfairly skewed away from Dobell F

ederal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, is calling on the Liberal Government to make good on roads funding promised to the electorate.

McBride said the government has neglected the needs of the people living in Northern Dobell and said this was evidenced by post election reporting from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO).

“The PBO’s election commitment report has confirmed that the Liberals short changed the northern Central Coast,” McBride said.

“Out of the $70m that the Liberals promised to spend on local roads, only $5.7m was earmarked for roads in Dobell,” she said.

Killarney Vale resident, Louise McDougall, was disappointed that her street, Lucinda Ave, was not on the list of federally funded projects when it has been earmarked for an upgrade since 2016.

“In May, 2016 we received a letter from Wyong Council stating the road and drainage infrastructure in our area would be upgraded but we are still waiting,” McDougall said.

“I have since put in requests to find out where

Emma McBride with, Louise and Peter McDougall, at Lucinda Ave, Killarney Vale the works are up to.

“We are paying a lot of rates for the privilege of living here but we are still waiting for our road to be fixed,” she added.

“Lucinda Ave was on the list of roads that Labor intended to fund if elected in May. “That list was the result of extensive consultation with Central Coast Council with the aim of clearing its maintenance backlog.

“The projects chosen were from the top 200 road segments in the electorate using the

Pavement Condition Index, the industry recognised standard,” McBride said.

“The estimated cost of the works to upgrade Lucinda Ave from Bushlands Ave to the end of the road is $225,800 and it is not on the PBO’s list of projects to be funded by the Liberals.

“The remaining $46.1 million of the $51.8 million has been earmarked for improving local roads in Robertson,” McBride said.

“I worked tirelessly with Central Coast

Council to put together a roads package to ease congestion and improve safety by focussing federal funds on clearing the backlog of local roads identified by Council as most in need of upgrades and renewal.

“The 14 Dobell roads listed by the PBO as Liberal campaign promises do match Council’s priorities as road renewal projects, but that is not the case in the neighbouring seat of Robertson.

“Half the Robertson roads listed by the PBO,

commitments totalling $41.5 million, were not even earmarked as priority projects by Central Coast Council.

“The NSW Liberals’ regional plan will see more and more people living in the northern suburbs of the Central Coast and yet the federal Liberals are prepared to neglect our roads for another three years.

“Public transport is so limited in Dobell that many communities are completely dependent on their cars.

“That means they are

dependent on their roads.

“The Liberals need to explain why they’ve decided to spend $41.5 million on roads not even on Council’s radar while the roads of the north continue to fall into disrepair.

“Meanwhile, I will be watching closely to check every cent promised by the Liberals for Dobell roads is spent between now and 2022,” McBride said.

Other Dobell roads promised by the Liberals for upgrade via the Infrastructure investment program – urban congestion fund were: Albert Warner Dve, Warnervale $400,000; Bayview Ave, The Entrance $300,000; Craigie Ave, Kanwal $400,000; Cresthaven Ave, Bateau Bay $500,000; Fravent St, Toukley $400,000; Hibbard St, Canton Beach $400,000; Kerry Crs, Berkeley Vale, $400,000; Shirley St, Ourimbah $300,000; Sturt St, Killarney Vale $300,000; The Corso, Gorokan $600,000; Tuggerawong Rd, Tuggerawong $400,000; Virginia Rd, Warnervale $500,000; and Woodbury Park Dve, Mardi $300,000.

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Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital officially opened

Yasmin Catley appointed Deputy Labor Leader

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wansea MP, Yasmin Catley, will serve as Deputy Labor Leader which marks the first time since the 1960s a r e g i o n a l representative has served in the leadership team of the NSW Labor Party.

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he newest health care facility on the Central Coast, Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital, Kanwal, has created more than 100 jobs so far and an investment of $31m in facilities and equipment.

After more than 18 months of construction, the hospital was officially opened on June 25 and has attracted high quality specialists and surgeons from across the Coast, Sydney and Newcastle.

There are three operating theatres, day and in-patient beds, specialist consulting rooms, pathology and radiology services and an on-site café.

The hospital caters

for multiple specialties, including orthopaedics; ear, nose and throat; gastroenterology; general surgery; colorectal; gynaecology; urology; plastic surgery; vascular surgery and dental.

Hospital CEO, Laura Barnett, said: “We are excited to be officially opening our state-of-theart facility to the people of the northern end of the Central Coast.

“Construction has involved a multitude of local suppliers, community leaders, school children and doctors,” she said.

“Notable collaborations are Kanwal Public School students, local artists, Margrete Erling and Skye Mescall, Red Eye Constructions and catering company, Cateraid.

“It is truly a hospital built by local people, for local people,” Barnett said.

Part of the Healthe Care Australia group, Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital is the first greenfield development undertaken by the group in NSW. It complements the range of private surgical, medical, mental health and rehabilitation services available at the group’s other established hospitals, Gosford Private Hospital and Brisbane Waters Private Hospital.

Co-Founder and Director of Healthe Care Australia, Geoff Sam, described the new hospital as a key health care facility, working closely alongside Wyong Public Hospital, which is located opposite on the Pacific Highway at

Kanwal.

At the official opening, Member for Wyong, David Harris, described the new development as a “coming of age” for the Wyong area, with more than 100 construction and health care jobs being created by the project so far.

The event was also attended by: Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, representing the Prime Minister; Taylor Martin MLC; Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith; representatives from Central Coast Council; executives from Healthe Care Australia; and, staff from Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital.

Source: Media release, June 28 Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital

Catley’s portfolio responsibilities will include rural and regional jobs, building on Labor Leade,r Jodi McKay’s, commitments to revitalise regional jobs and manufacturing.

She currently represents a regional electorate with a high proportion of people working in trade and industry.

NSW Labor Leader, Jodi McKay, said she looks forward to working with her new leadership team.

“Yasmin will make a fantastic contribution to the Labor leadership team,” she said.

“I look forward to working with her over the coming years to promote our plan to back the NSW manufacturing industry and regional jobs.”

Catley said “what an honour and a privilege it was to be appointed deputy leader of the great Australian Labor Party”.

“Being a regional MP, it demonstrates how

committed to the regional areas and the bush the Labor Party is,” she said.

“We know we have to win back the trust of the regional areas and have to get out there and have conversations with those people and that is my greatest strength.”

Catley was first elected as the Member for Swansea in March, 2015, and in the 2019 election, she took 60 percent of the vote, with an increase of five percent in the primary vote, for the ALP. At that time, Catley said she was proud to “stand shoulder to shoulder” with the community and would continue to work towards a traffic solution for Carters Rd at Lake Munmorah, as well as making sure the condition of Tuggerah Lakes was up to community expectations.

Catley said this is an “historic” occasion as the ALP has appointed three women to leadership roles in the NSW Parliament with two leading the Legislative Assembly and Penny Sharpe as deputy leader of the Legislative Council (Upper House).

Adam Searle is the leader of the Council.

Source: Media release, July 2 NSW Labor Party Leader, Jodi McKay Interview, July 2 Yasmin Catley MP Journalist Sue Murray

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otorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the M1 Pacific Motorway n o r t h b o u n d approaching the service centre as work continues on the M1 upgrade between Tuggerah and Doyalson.

Work will involve removing a temporary shift currently in place and moving motorists to the left onto the newly built permanent northbound lanes for about 3.8kms, starting just south of the Alison Rd overpass and ending about 1.5kms south of the Sparks Rd interchange.

Recent adverse

weather conditions forced the delay of the opening of the lanes, which was originally scheduled for July 1.

This will be the first of some upcoming changes in this area which will allow the existing southbound lanes to be improved.

More information about these southbound changes will be provided before work is carried out.

Transport for NSW did not provide a start date for these impending works but a Spokesperson said they would commence at some stage this July (weather permitting).

Source: Media release, Jul 1 RMS Media

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The Entrance Waterfront Boardwalk is now the Tony Sheridan Walkway

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Tony Sheridan with Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, unveiling the plaque

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he Entrance Waterfront Boardwalk has been renamed in honour of Tony Sheridan.

Sheridan was a former Wyong Shire Councillor for 27 years and also served as Shire President

and Mayor.

The revitalisation of The Entrance and its transformation into the tourist and economic hub it is today is largely associated with Sheridan.

The boardwalk was officially renamed the

Tony Sheridan Walkway on June 15 at a ceremony attended by Sheridan, members of his family, local politicians, council representatives and invited guests, where a commemorative plaque outlining Sheridan’s

political career was unveiled.

The renaming was an official council motion resolved in August, 2018.

Source: Media release, Jul 1 Central Coast Council Media

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NorthConnex Construction Update – June 2019 NorthConnex is a nine kilometre underground motorway that will link the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga to the Hills M2 Motorway at West Pennant Hills, removing up to 5,000 trucks off Pennant Hills Road daily.

In Tunnel Paving Paving in the NorthConnex tunnel is progressing well.

The pavement is being built in three layers including a base layer of concrete, a sealing layer of asphalt and a final layer of reinforced concrete pavement.

About 12,000m3 of concrete is being used across the project each week, supplied by NorthConnex’s dedicated batching plant.

Safety panelling

What matters to you in your local suburb and across the Central Coast? Your Councillors want to know, so they will be attending local venues across the coast to listen to the community.

Your Councillors will be in each of the Central Coast's five Wards throughout the year. To find out who is your local Councillor visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/councillors Our next Councillor Listening Post: The Entrance Ward Saturday 6 July at 10am – 12pm Bateau Bay Square, 12 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay. No bookings required.

For more information on this and upcoming sessions, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com/listeningposts

Reflective panelling is being installed on frames along the tunnel walls. The panels will maximise light reflection, creating a feeling of spaciousness.

Mechanical and electrical fit out The mechanical and electrical team is installing lighting, deluge systems, cabling, CCTV cameras, cable trays, ventilation and other in-tunnel systems. Most of the equipment is being fitted to the tunnel roof and in cross passages.

On the surface At the southern compound, the Motorway Control Centre has reached its full height and the Southern Ventilation Facility is progressing. These building structures as well as the Northern Ventilation Facility will be completed in the coming months.

Questions or would like more information? Contact us: Phone: 1800 997 057 (24 hours) Email: enquiries@northconnex.com.au Website: www.northconnex.com.au Visit livetraffic.com.au for the latest traffic information.

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Proposed obstacle course at The Glen Location: 50 Church Rd, Tuggerah Dated: 8 January 2019 Property Boundary

An increase in the number of residential units, from 23 to 30, has been approved for a six storey building at 6264 Dening St and 1-3 Frances St, The Entrance.

The additional units will be achieved by internal layout modifications on levels 5 and 6, resulting in the overall development comprising one onebedroom unit, 17 twobedrooms and 12 threebedroom units.

An additional car parking space will be provided in the basement level which will also be amended to include storage spaces for each unit.

The communal roof space has been deleted from the plan and replaced with a maintenance platform.

A Council report said the proposed modifications would result in a development that was substantially the same as that which was first approved.

Source: DA tracker DA 1687/2006

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itchen for wedding venue

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

Since receiving consent for a function centre in 2016, the owners of 49 Preston Rd, Kangy Angy, have successfully hosted about 28 boutique events a year.

In 2018, the property won a Highly Commended Brides’ Choice Award for the category of a garden wedding venue.

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Layout of the proposed obstacle course at The Glen standard of food and catering is maintained, the owners have purchased a mobile kitchen, semi-trailer unit, which they intend to install on the property.

Council is presently assessing an application to modify the original consent to allow the operation of the mobile kitchen.

Source: DA tracker DA 438/2019

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dventure course for The Glen

Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation, known as The Glen, has made application to Central Coast Council to establish an outdoor obstacle course on its 16ha property at 50 Church St, Tuggerah.

The site has been used since the 1950s as a centre for the provision of drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.

It was originally

operated by the Salvation Army, and in 1994, the Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation took over the operation of the site as The Glen.

The proposed adventure race course, with about 20 obstacles, would be used by residents of The Glen for recreational purposes as well as the occasional event attended by sponsors or volunteers at The Glen.

Native vegetation will not be cleared to accommodate the course.

Source: (DA 448/2019)

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yong industrial units

Council has approved construction of four industrial units, offices and car parking on a site just over 1ha at 6 Lucca Rd, Wyong.

It is proposed to use the units for light industrial and/or warehouse and

storage businesses.

The development, by Mystold Enterprises Pty Ltd, has an estimated value of $3.3m and will comprise two units across the rear boundary and another pair centrally located on the site.

Approval was granted under delegated authority on May 23.

Source: (DA 1349/2018)

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development including a florist, surfboard store, hairdresser, mechanic, homewares store and a car rental company.

Proposed hours of operation are from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, and will be operated by two employees.

It is expected that six or seven cars will be cleaned per day.

Source: (DA 56/2019)

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Council has approved the operation of a motor vehicle steam wash business at 143 Main Rd, Toukley.

Mr S and Ms A Soultis propose to convert the vacant service station and garage on the corner of Tamar Ave and Main Rd. The immediate locality predominantly contains low and medium density residential and mixed use business

Jethsons Construction plans to demolish existing structures and build a new two-storey residential building at 49 Alison Rd, Wyong, at an estimated cost of almost $1.3m.

The six-unit development also includes strata title subdivision.

An old corrugated iron roof, fibro-clad, single storey cottage and partly constructed garage will

ix strata flats in Wyong proposed

be demolished.

Council had previously consented to a six-unit development, but that lapsed in 2010 without being constructed.

This new DA contains four first floor units with private balconies and two ground floor units at the rear of the building.

Each residence is provided with a single garage and storage area as well as additional shared parking and car wash bays.

There will be five threebedroom units and one two-bedroom unit, all with access to a common outdoor area.

The application is still being assessed by Council.

Source: (DA 482/2019)

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pdated play space at McDonalds approved McDonald’s at 8 Anzac Rd, Tuggerah, will get an updated play space and new signage throughout the site following consent from Council to go ahead with the project.

The primary purpose of the works is to upgrade and improve the amenity and appearance of McDonald’s, especially the Play Place area.

The play area will be enclosed and equipment replaced.

Changes to the signage will update the eatery to the “next gen” McDonald’s branding.

Source: (DA1463/2018)

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e g i o n a l Development Australia, Central Coast (RDACC), has w e l c o m e d announcements in the recent State Budget regarding infrastructure funding across the Coast, but say that we need to start working as a region to attract critical, large-scale enabling infrastructure funding from State and Federal Governments.

RDACC Chair, Phil Walker, said regional leaders needed to provide a united voice to attract funding to drive economic development in terms of employment opportunities, access to quality facilities and services, and to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future.

Phil Walker and John Mouland from Regional Development Australia Central Coast “While it’s great to see money being allocated to improving infrastructure on the Coast, particularly $150m+ for road upgrades and $60m+ dedicated to redevelopment projects at Gosford and Wyong hospitals, these are mainly commitments to continue existing

projects,” Walker said.

“What we really need to focus on as a region is proactively attracting funding for significant enabling projects that will ignite the Coast.”

RDACC CEO and Director for Regional Development, John Mouland, said it was

important to work with Central Coast Council, local MPs and key regional stakeholders to develop a renewed Regional Infrastructure Priorities List and develop competitive business cases to viably compete with other regions for essential infrastructure

funding.

“This process will also build on the recent regional collaboration efforts to identify key enabling projects for funding consideration under the $4.1b Snowy Hydro Scheme Legacy Fund for Regional NSW,” Mouland said.

“These projects include the Tuggerah Employment and Lifestyle Activation Precinct (and Food Innovation Centre), Somersby, the Mt Penang Employment Precinct and the Gosford Hospital Health, Education and Research Precinct.

“We also need to be focusing our efforts on transport linkage projects such as the fast rail and current M1 upgrades, and the NorthConnex initiative that will improve connectivity to metropolitan centres and the opportunities that these projects will provide to our entire community.”

Mr Mouland said the Coast had historically not received its fair share of funding, despite being one of the largest regional population centres in NSW. “Although it is easy to blame all levels of government for this ongoing challenge, we need to learn from other successful regions that have decided to take a more collaborative approach,” he said.

“It’s time for our region to stop complaining, to put aside political agendas and individual ideologies and present a united voice on behalf of our 350,000 residents (forecasted to grow to 414,615 by 2036), to proactively attract the funding the residents of the Central Coast and our future generations deserve.”

Source: Media release, Jun 20 Regional Development Australia, Central Coast

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News in Brief, Central Coast Council

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

the most recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications. The full articles and more, as well as all previously published editions, can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.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.

Edition 472

24 June 2019

Peninsula News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2256 & 2257.

Rotary club plans Medium density youth charity ball plan for Woy Woy A radius of one kilometre around The Rotary Club of Umina Beach Medium density plan for Woy Woy

Woy Woy would be designated will hold its Central Coast Youth A radius of one kilometre as part of mixed-use areas in the prioritised land use planning. “medium residential” Charity Gala Balldraftatplan Gosford centre.

Council’s aims to RSL on around Woy Woydensity would be commercial Specifically, Umina’s priorities provide the framework for the designated “medium density under a plan by ofNovember will be the creation a civic coast’s9.growth and development residential” underbeing a planconsidered area through enhancement of over the next 20 years but it sits being considered by Central useability of public space in inside the directions of the NSW Central Coast Council. the Coast Council. the centre and providing safe State Government’s Central Coast Woy Woy is one of five strategic centres identified in a draft urban plan that may eventually lead to a new local environment plan, the guidelines used for the assessment of development applications.

The town centres, with a radius of one kilometre, will “offer high amenity settings for medium density residential and maintain their distinctive characters” according to the draft plan which goes to council tonight (June 24).

If passed by the councillors, the draft urban spatial plan will go on public exhibition for 60 days and council will undertake community workshops in each of eight planning precincts identified in the local strategic planning statement that is part of the plan.

Woy Woy town centre is within one of those eight planning precincts. The entire peninsula is part of the one West Brisbane Water and Peninsula planning area.

Priorities for Woy Woy town centre include adopting a strategic plan to support population growth that will not generate unsustainable traffic impacts, while protecting the scenic quality and character of the area.

But it will also promote housing densities that will encourage socially diverse population and short stay accommodation “in a manner that does not impact connections and movement as well as limiting growth in environmental hazard areas”.

Also, it wants to encourage revitalisation of Woy Woy through the development of a “cohesive domain approach strategy that supports a pleasant and safe town centre with housing, jobs, services, community facilities and entertainment for residents and visitors”.

Umina will be a town centre, providing low to mid-rise living with some medium density housing

public realm ensuring functionality for wide cross section of the community.

“Key attractors” will be connected by maximizing opportunities for ecological and environmental sustainability including rainwater recycling, energy efficiency, and cycling.

It will capitalize on amenity benefits by improving relationship between public and private spaces to the benefit of the public while fostering community ownership and approval as part of the renewal process and business community.

Another priority will be creating opportunity for innovative development and design.

Ettalong Beach has been designated a village with a range of 600 metres from the centre.

Priorities identified in the draft are to support local business and retain the existing amenity.

The built form is meant to be low to medium rise development with a focus on town houses and villa development.

The vision in the draft is the first stage in developing council’s local strategic planning statement which it must deliver by July 2020 under State Government rules and which leads to a comprehensive local environment plan - and that’s the plan that sets development guidelines.

As part of a separate process, character statements about places will be developed under a comprehensive review of the Central Coast Development Control Plan – another planning instrument.

Council will identify actions required for achieving the planning priorities, as well as the basis on which it will monitor and report on the implementation of those actions.

The State Government required all merged councils to develop an integrated vision which included

Amendments to Berith St approval

Abigail O’Grady of Umina has been named the Schoolbased Apprentice-Trainee of the Year at the Central Coast Regional Training Awards.

Local bee features in native bee stamp and coin set

A Woy Woy Bay wildlife photographer has had one of his images featured in one of Australia Post’s latest commemorative stamp and coin sets.

Regional Plan 2036 and council’s own Community Strategic Plan 2018.

Its role is to provide a clear direction for strategic planning instruments “to deliver housing diversity, transport improvements, a protected natural environment, infrastructure upgrades, economic and social vitality desired by the community, without compromising the identity, quality and nature of Central Coast living”, according to the report to council.

These directions include revitalising town centres, upgrading public spaces and creating new housing types and improving “movement” networks and to “transform neighbourhoods into inclusive, adaptable, resilient and smart hubs of growth”.

The report to the councillors says: “The draft Plan will ensure that the Central Coast of tomorrow will grow into a World Class Region that is smart, green and liveable with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility.

“Gosford Regional Centre will become a Living City Centre that acts as the Capital of the Central Coast, providing regional facilities and a positive local identity.

“Our other Centres will thrive with more living and working opportunities, providing key services to surrounding communities. Importantly, our communities will be physically connected through appropriate infrastructure and socially connected through strong relationships and sense of unity.”

The report states that Woy Woy peninsula has had a population growth of between 0.5 per cent to one per cent in the years 2011 to 2016 and the same percentage growth is forecast for the next 10 years.

Helicopters used for bushfire safety patrol Low-flying helicopters seen flying around Ettalong and Woy Woy recently may have been an electricity provider’s bushfire safety patrol.

New construction method used

Trees removed from the dog track

A new road construction method using recycled plastics, glass and toner cartridges has been used at Wards Hill Rd in Empire Bay.

Established and newlyplanted trees have been removed from the dog track on the Araluen Dr extension at Pretty Beach

Rotary club youth Clean-up collects bottles, plans Development issues not cans, straws and butts addressed, councillors told charity ball More than 400 bottles and cans, Issues raised by council staff

250 plastic straws and The 1000 a of“pre-development meeting” their RotaryinClub Umina the program are improving Beach will hold its Central mental health and reducing their cigarette butts have been collected a Ball proposed Ettalong fiverisk-taking behaviours.

Coast Youthabout Charity Gala “On the Coast, the Top Blokes at Gosford RSL on November team are have aiming tonot reach an in a clean-up of Umina Beach on storey development been 9. additional 200 young males Proceeds of the evening will go through their programs in 2020 Sunday, June 16. adequately to the Top Blokes Foundation, a addressed, objectors and your attendance at the Ball will men and boys social, educational help us raise the funds they need have told Central Coast councillors. and mental health organisation. to achieve this,” Mr Quinn said.

Outgoing Rotary club president Mr Paul Quinn said: “The Top

Mr Quinn said he anticipated “a fun evening with fantastic food

Foundation supports The full articles and more can be seen onBlokes line on our website and wine and a band that is sure over 400 young males on the to keep you dancing all night long”.

Coast each year, through www.centralcoastnews.Net They can also be seenCentral on www.PeninsulaNews.info The club is currently seeking mentoring and social education SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 24 Jun 2019

programs across primary schools, high schools and in the wider community.

“Young males who engage in

sponsors for the event.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 19 Jun 2019 Simon Darwin, Rotary Club of Umina Beach

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Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260

Gosford CBD developments update

Regional Development Australia calls for collaborative approach

Cultural Precinct costs could soar to well over $200m

Just a year ago the Gosford skyline was full of the sight of ust a year ago the cranes at work Gosford skyline on a variety of of the sight which were to majorwas full projects of cranes at work on a kickstart theprojects rejuvenation of the variety of major which were to kickstart city centre. the rejuvenation of the

Regional Development Australia, Central Coast (RDACC), has welcomed announcements in the recent State Budget regarding infrastructure funding across the Coast, but say that we need to

Central Coast Councillor , Greg Best, has called for more public ready. transparency around planning for A spokesman said Council’s and upgrade of a Cultural Precinctexpansion in the heart of the Gosford CBD water and sewage system was Gosford, and fears costs foron track the to be delivered over the next project could soar to involving well upgrades over five years,

Controversial Terrigal But in recent months, many of the cranes have disappeared, boardwalk approved with as some projects have been conditions completed while progress on several other key proposals After months of discussion and has stagnated.

The completion of the community input, Central Coast ATO, the finance building and Bonython at voted to match Council hasTower, finally opposite ends of Mann St, State government funding of were a promising start to the rejuvenation, but several $2,938,600 and proceed with major projects, including the Waterside and Mariner Plaza sale if the development was construction of a controversial developments, seem to have

All levels of government meet to discuss roads and shared pathways Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, put Coast MPs in the hotseat regarding election promises made prior to recent State and Federal elections, when she hosted the Director,inCaine King, said heof aforums regional library, first a series onperformance June

No major announcements infrastructure in key areas the CBD area. beyond electionacross commitments These include two new sewer pump stations, in NSW budget new connections to the President’s Hill reservoir zone The NSW Budget, handed down and to the Gosford Hospital on June 18, has been metnewwith redevelopment, lowera sewer systems to mixed reaction onpressure the Coast, with the Gosford Racecourse, and 7.7kmAdam of waterCrouch, mains and Member for Terrigal, 6.4km of sewer mains. welcoming a $802m Councilsurplus has also rolledand out more than 260 parking sensors either sit on the land or sell it.”

Labor MPs, Liesl (Gosford) inTesch the CBD, following on from

Coastal Open Space System champions sought

Special unit to be established to deal with violent detainees

Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, is calling on residents to join Council in protecting the Coast’s natural environment by becoming a Coastal Open Space System (COSS) Champion.

A special unit for small numbers of high-risk detainees is to be set up at Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at Kariong in the wake of a violent outbreak at the centre on June 9.

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city centre.

A new play space at 30 and 32 Voyager Rd, Wadalba, opposite Johns Rd, is proposed for construction in the 2019/20 financial year.

Detailed planning and design will firstly be undertaken, with the new play space to provide a shared active space for the many young families that live in this growing region.

Request for unisex toilet to be assessed Councillor Doug Vincent asked Council staff at the April 8 meeting if there was a possibility of installing a unisex toilet at the park in Woodlawn Ave, Budgewoi, near the shared pathway.

He received his response at the June 24 meeting, that the Facilities and Asset Management team was developing a priority listing for the provision of public toilets, upgrades and new sites.

Apparently, Woodlawn Parkway Reserve at Budgewoi will be assessed based on current and future needs in consultation with Council’s Open Space and Recreation unit.

Plan for future growth

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New playground for Wadalba

to existing water and sewer infrastructure as well as new

not finished by that date,” hoped to see an increase in centre and linking walkways Smith said new planning the successful implementation come to a standstill. development applications as on a block bounded by Mann controls set by the State Dunn said. of car parking sensors in The Raine and Horne Commercial, “In the last Sydney property business confidence restores. and Donnison Sts, would Government might not be “the Haven and Surf Club at Terrigal Central Coast, Sales Agent, boom, some developers were “There was a bit of a be “an important project to right mix” for Gosford. in 2018.

Andrew Dunn, thinks the holding back completion of stall in DAs following the stimulate activity” in the CBD. The Government introduced “The installation of sensors property market is “on its way projects so they could take the amalgamation of Gosford and Confirmation of the exact its State Environmental helps residents and visitors back” following recent State property back and sell it for a Wyong councils,” King said. site is expected later this year, Planning Policy (SEPP), identify available parking and Federal elections. higher price.

“There wasn’t much once commercial negotiations covering Gosford CBD, in through the ParkSpot (Central “We could potentially see “To protect purchasers and confidence in the market have been completed.

October, 2018.

Coast NSW) app,” the more developments moving the integrity of ‘off the plan of being able to get larger “The completion of the “I believe the government spokesman said. forward as the market sales’, the State Government projects off the ground.”

ATO building and others in should have been more “Using real time data, recovers,” Dunn said. made changes to the King said new State the CBD have already made modest in its controls,” Smith ParkSpot displays areas A major stumbling block for legislation. planning controls introduced a difference, and hopefully, said. of available, restricted and the larger projects, he said, these things, combined with “Unfortunately, one of these in 2018 were helping to build “Just going higher is not unrestricted parking in the could be attributed to changes protections was that the confidence. the Gosford Hospital expansion necessarily viable. streets of the Gosford CBD. to the “sunset clause” for “off maximum sunset period be “We have seen a little bit and a projected university Prior to the government The sensors run between the plan sales” made in recent two years. more interest since the State campus, will bring in more setting new planning controls, Donnison St and Erina St, and years in NSW. “Many of these larger and Federal elections and we people and stimulate local developers were already Baker St and Albany St North.

The and developments more can be seen on line www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News The full sunsetarticles clause is used Smith said. to see on even our more website DAs business,” in Gosford can’t hope permitted to build to 20 We look at some of the when buyers purchase “off bespecifically far as 2251, stalled projects he said.code areasAs2250, completed in tworelated years, lodged,” focusses on news to post 2260storeys, and she articles can also be read and said. key building sites in the CBD the plan”, as is common with so developers need to fund went, Smith said once Council “Everything we see being to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

“Council’s role is not just and their current state of shared on your mobile phone by going many high rise residential the project commencement built now is from (approvals) had approved a DA, project to please developers but to development. developments and the without any pre-sales. timeframes were then a matter create liveable spaces. five years ago or so. clause sets a time by which “At present, the market depth “We still need new for the developer.

“Massive towers need to a development must be and availability of project “A lot of land banking has be balanced by the correct developers coming in to keep completed. been a problem in the past,” infrastructure and open funding make this scenario the market flowing.”

“Historically, either the buyer she said.

Waste Management Strategy reaches public consultation stage Central Coast Council is encouraging those interested in shaping the future of waste and resource recovery across the region to register for a community workshop.

More on

Central Coast Council’s plan for growing the

Central Coast in a sustainable manner that enhances the region’s character, preserves its natural attributes and improves quality of life will soon be on exhibition.

The draft Urban Spatial Plan aims to provide a spatial framework that will guide the Central Coast’s future growth and development over the next 20 years, prioritising the uniqueness of local areas and communities.

“This plan is the next step in helping to achieve the long term social, environmental and economic aspirations of our community,” Mayor Smith said.

“It responds to the goals and directions of the NSW State Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 203’, and Council’s One Central Coast Community Strategic Plan 2018, to ensure the Central Coast of tomorrow will grow into a world class region that is Smart, Green and Liveable, with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility.

“The draft plan proposes four planning pillars, Place, Environment, Lifestyle and Infrastructure; four growth strategies, Revitalise Centres, Renew the Urban Form, Define the Urban Edge and Create a Sustainable Region; as well as numerous key initiatives, planning priorities and

transformative ideas to provide guidance for spatial planning across the region.

“This is an exciting step as we move closer to becoming One Central Coast, while respecting the local character, and when the draft plan goes on exhibition in the coming weeks, we encourage the community to have their say and input into the future growth and development of our region,” Mayor Smith said.

Strong investment Council’s investment and cash portfolio stands at $489.44m following $1.12m in interest earnings in May. The Investment Report as at May 31 shows that Council had $466.15m in investments and $23.29m in transactional accounts and cash in hand.

In managing its portfolio, Council takes into consideration credit ratings of financial institutions, interest rates offered and the amount of investment portfolio already held with each financial institution.

Council continues to also look for ‘Green’ investment opportunities subject to prevailing investment guidelines.

Source: Media release, June 24 Ordinary meeting, June 24 Central Coast Council

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s the dust settles from a torturous political period for the Central Coast and beyond, with both State and Federal elections, what does it mean for us Coasties?

Gladys has a win for the state and Scomo for the country and the Libs, yet where does it put us regarding our future?

The Central Coast and Newcastle have long been Labor strongholds, yet in these elections they had swings against them.

The Liberal’s, Lucy Wicks, bucked the trend in Robertson, whilst Dobell and Shortland had massive scares for Labor with minor parties and independents effectively having no impact.

The biggest scare was in Queensland, where the Labor Premier saw the writing on the wall for next year’s state elections and has effectively approved the Adani coal mine.

You ask how does this impact on the Central Coast?

Having a majority of Labor members for both State and Federal parliaments on the Coast this effectively stifles

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any serious debate, thus giving the green light for the massive dumping of housing and mining projects on the northern suburbs through the Liberal designed Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, and subsequent proposed regional precincts such as the Structure Plan Greater Lake Munmorah.

We, as the residents and ratepayers, have had democracy removed from the process of planning whilst faceless bureaucrats in Sydney dictate our future.

Row after row of grey tiled roofs, destruction of our precious bushlands, further impact on our waterways and increasing traffic congestion are just a few of the nightmares proposed and facing the Central Coast.

All Labor and Independent members

on the Coast and Lake Macquarie regions should be calling for an Upper House inquiry into how the Central Coast and beyond was targeted as a dumping ground for Sydney’s failure to plan appropriately over past decades.

Infrastructure that cannot sustain the impacts of over 40,500 new dwellings, 10,500 more than what is proposed for Badgerys Creek City for Sydney’s second airport.

The Coast does not need or want housing estates as far as the eye can see, such as Rouse Hill and Kellyville in Sydney, yet the writing is on our wall with developers and mining companies circling like vultures, and that is exactly what we’re getting thanks to the Liberal Governments.

The Federal Resourses Minister, Matthew Canavan, has been suspiciously quiet during the elections, as he not only wants Adani to proceed, he also wants gas rigs off our coastline and it’s about to begin because we have no aggressive opposition.

Email, May 29 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

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he following is a letter addressed to David Harris, Member for Wyong, and received by the Wyong Regional Chronicle for publication.

Dear Mr Harris, regarding an article attributed to yourself in Wyong Regional Chronicle edition 167 (Highway speed limit to be reduced to 50km in Charmhaven); Whilst I applaud the RMS on finally doing “something” on this stretch of road, their efforts, in my view, will increase the number of accidents, based upon the following logic.

Accidents in this area usually involve vehicles turning right onto the Pacific Hwy, (as mentioned) and predominantly those vehicles are coming from the residential area

FORUM of Charmhaven, thus the number of vehicles turning right is unlikely to change, unless given, or forced to seek an alternative.

Logic and physics tells us that by reducing the speed limit in this area, it will create more congestion of vehicles traveling on the Pacific Hwy, in the reduced speed zone, a statement supported by the RMS’s own recommendation that vehicles travel three seconds behind the preceding vehicle.

If drivers are going slower, space between vehicles is reduced, thus more vehicles in the same space.

More congestion and reduced speed equate to less space between oncoming Pacific Hwy vehicles, thus making it

even more difficult for the vehicles of the residential area to attempt a right turn.

In my view, whilst the reduced speed may reduce vehicle impact severity, it’s most unlikely to reduce the number of accidents, but far more likely to increase the rate of accidents.

This article illustrates the piecemeal approach that ignores the real problem in that the NSW Government is not maintaining a road network commensurate with community needs, and the proposed solution totally ignores the plight of motorists needing to complete a right turn onto the Pacific Hwy in reasonable safety.

It also totally ignores the increasing traffic volume on the highway, and its future needs.

Email, Jun 24 Clive Manson, Blue Haven

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Man rescued from Wybung National Park

50-year-old man was rescued from Wybung National Park, Lake Munmorah, on June 30.

The man, who has a medical condition, was on a bushwalk and

Police are appealing for the driver or witnesses to an incident outside of Shelly Beach Golf Club to come forward

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olice are appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage after a man was seriously injured after falling from a golf buggy at Shelly Beach Golf Club At about 11:40pm on Friday, June 28, three people left the club, travelling in a golf buggy.

After turning on to Grandview St, the golf buggy turned sharply

to avoid an unknown vehicle, and a 37-yearold man fell from the cart and hit his head on the roadway.

He was subsequently taken to John Hunter Hospital in a medically induced coma with a possible fractured skull and a bleed on the brain.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended and commenced inquiries.

The driver of the golf buggy, an unknown female, left the scene prior to police attendance.

Another man who was travelling in the golf buggy, aged 52, was spoken to at the scene.

Officers are appealing for the driver, as well as any other witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward and contact police.

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concerns were raised when he did not return.

NSW Police and other emergency services commenced a search of the park with assistance from the Toll Rescue

Helicopter and Pol Air. The man was located on a ledge and air lifted to Birdie Beach carpark where he was placed in the care of NSW Ambulance Paramedics.

Source: Website, Jun 30 Central Coast Incident Alerts

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embers of the Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad conducted an animal rescue operation in Watanobbi on June 17.

The Squad arrived after reports that a dog had become trapped under a fence, and arrived to find 9-year-old Shitzu, Bentley, well and truly stuck.

“Bentley had tried to do his best Steve McQueen impersonation by trying to escape his yard and into the next door neighbour’s,

unfortunately getting himself wedged in the process,” said Squad President, Joel Dawes.

Crews had to disassemble the fence in

order to free the pooch, who escaped without injury.

To reduce your chances of becoming a victim of theft, Superintendent Gralton advised of the following security tips: Park your vehicle off the road and if possible, in a secure area; Remove your keys, do not hide them in the vehicle and keep them in a safe location; Lock your vehicle doors and close windows; Install an

alarm or immobiliser and activate it every time you leave your vehicle; Trailers should be securely attached to your vehicle or a solid fixture when not in use; Secure all toolboxes and equipment to your vehicle; and, Any large equipment should be locked to your vehicle with a chain and padlock.

“Thieves will look into vehicles to see what items can be easily stolen.

“If tools and equipment cannot be secured, remove them, keep an inventory of your tools and equipment, account for and check off your tools and equipment at the beginning and end of the day, and, mark or engrave your tools and equipment and record the make, model and serial number of your tools,” Superintendent Gralton said.

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At 8:35am on Saturday, June 15, officers from Tuggerah Lakes HWP were conducting stationary speed enforcement on the M1 Motorway at Somersby.

At this time, a NSW registered BMW was detected travelling at 161km/h in a signposted 110km/h speed zone.

The 19-year-old driver, from Punchbowl, presented police with a NSW Class C P2 provisional licence which

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restricts him to a 100km/h speed limit.

He was issued an Infringement Notice of $2,435 for exceeding the speed limit by over 45km/h.

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At about 12:45pm on Tuesday, June 18, two detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad were at a shopping centre at The Entrance for an unrelated reason, when they spotted a man, armed with two knives and a large table leg, acting aggressively and approaching a nearby bus.

The officers, a Detective Chief Inspector and a Detective Sergeant, approached him and, due to his aggressive behaviour, drew their firearms and arrested the man.

During the arrest, police will allege the man struggled with officers and tried to pull out a third knife from his pants.

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His licence was also suspended for six months.

Source: Website, Jun 15 Traffic and Highway Patrol Command NSW

Man charged with threatening members of the public and police man has been charged after allegedly threatening members of the public and police while armed with several weapons at The Entrance.

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No one was injured during the incident.

The man was taken to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with seven offences, including: Have custody of an offensive implement in a public place, custody

of knife in public place, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, drive recklessly/ furiously or speed/ manner dangerous, wield knife in a public place, resist officer in execution of duty, and possess prohibited drug.

Police will allege in court the man was also threatening members of the public, while armed with the weapons, in George St, East Gosford, and in Fairview Ave, The Entrance, earlier the same day.

Source: Media release, Jun 19 NSW Police Media

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Around 8:45am, Traffic and Highway Patrol officers saw a Subaru WRX on Matcham Rd, Matcham, allegedly travelling above the signposted speed limit.

Moments later, the Subaru was found crashed into an embankment at the intersection of Coachwood Dve, and the three occupants had fled into a neighbouring paddock.

With assistance from officers from Brisbane Water Police District, the Dog Unit and PolAir, a perimeter was established, and a search commenced.

A female passenger, aged 19, was arrested a short time later and taken to Gosford Police Station.

She was later released pending further inquiries.

The driver of the Subaru is alleged to have stolen a Mitsubishi Triton from a property nearby before driving through the police

perimeter, striking two senior constables, and a pursuit was initiated.

The Mitsubishi stopped on Carlton Rd at Holgate and allegedly reversed at high speed into a police vehicle behind it, causing significant damage.

Two senior constables who were occupying the police vehicle when it was rammed were taken to Gosford Hospital for assessment and treatment of back and neck injuries.

The pursuit continued through Erina before being terminated on Barralong Rd due to safety concerns.

The Mitsubishi was monitored by PolAir and was seen to park in the rear of a home at Erina St, Gosford.

The 39-year-old driver was arrested by police as

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he BreastScreen mobile van has arrived at Bateau Bay Square and women across the Northern Central Coast are being encouraged to take advantage of the service while it’s available.

The enhanced mobile van, which includes the latest mammography technology, makes it easier for women to receive lifesaving breast screens and is free for all women aged 50 and over.

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The BreastScreen van is located outside the shopping centre near Woolworths and will be open from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

The van will be on site until September 6.

Source: Media release, Jun 26 Central Coast Local Health District

“Every year, The Glen holds a strategic planning session in May and reflects on our success and challenges from the past year,” said Glenn CEO, Joe Coyte.

“Looking back, it has been an incredible 12 months at The Glen, one of the greatest achievements being the announcement that The Glen will be receiving $9m to establish NSW’s first Aboriginal Community Controlled Rehabilitation Centre for women.

“It has been the combined effort and passion of the community that has made this happen, particularly every person that has been part of the Women’s Advisory Committee.

“However, the work does not end here and in fact, it is only just getting started and we’ll continue working with the community to ensure that this centre delivers a successful service to every single person who enters the program,” Coyte said.

Coyte also spoke about a number of program highlights and special events, both past and

upcoming, facilitated by The Glen, including the organisation’s recent Reconciliation Cruise in Sydney, which coincided with the 2019 VIVID Festival.

“As the lights of Vivid shone behind us, we were greeted on Goat Island by the fire light from the smoking ceremony by, Shane Phillips, and his crew.

“The night of music was opened by The Glen and followed by unbelievable performances from, MiKaisha, Kasey Chambers and Brandon Todd, and even a surprise performance from, Fletcher Pillon.

“It was a magical evening to remembe,” Coyte said.

Upcoming events to look forward to at The Glen in July include The Glen Family Fun Day on July 11, and The Glen’s NAIDOC Day festivities and the Kikupa Cup on July 16.

Program highlights from the past year included The Glen Dance Crew, which has performed at multiple functions and events across the Central Coast and Greater Sydney area, and the newly formed, The Glen Running Crew, which connects The Glen program with the Terrigal Trotters running group for weekly exercise.

Source: Newsletter, Jun 11 Joe Coyte, The Glen

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This Is My Brave Australia launched in Tuggerah A

new stage production, This Is My Brave Australia, that aims to unpack the stigma and s t e r e o t y p e s surrounding mental health, launched in Tuggerah on June 26.

An initiative of Men Care Too, This Is My Brave Australia (TIMBA) brings mental health challenges out of the shadows through storytelling, poetry, song, dance and creative expression.

Its Central Coast launch was held at the Mariners’ Centre of Excellence and was led by Men Care Too Founder, Greg Smith, with assistance from Member for Dobell and Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Carers, Emma McBride.

Smith said Men Care Too had been working collaboratively with a number of Central Coast organisations to produce the inaugural TIMBA show, which will hold its full debut in October, during Australia’s Mental Health Month.

“One in four Australians live with a mental health challenge and most of us have family or friends who are affected.

“Talking about the way people live with, through and beyond a mental health challenge can be the most powerful way to support and encourage

others,” Smith said.

This Is My Brave Australia is a leading platform and community for people to share their stories of living with a mental health challenge.

They do this through a flagship production of the show, which features regular people from the community who have auditioned to be cast, and they share true stories live on stage.

This Is My Brave held an inaugural show in 2014 in the United States to a sold out crowd of 400.

This Is My Brave Australia kicked off in Canberra with a sold out show in 2017 and has gained momentum with a number of regional shows, film festivals and events around the country.

“Men Care Too, along with the Central Coast production team are proud and excited to present the first TIMBA show on the Central Coast featuring a local

cast, living brave and sharing their stories of how mental health challenges have affected their lives and their path to living well,” Greg Smith said.

“The show is produced 100 per cent by local volunteers and all monies raised will be directed into suicide prevention and mental health education, to provide members of our community with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help others.

Following the official soft launch on June 26, members of the production team will be hosting an introduction to storytelling workshop at Tuggerah Library on July 20, with auditions for the show scheduled on July 26 and 27.

Rehearsals will be held during August and September before the show debuts on October 20.

Source: Media release, Jun 23 Greg Smith, Men Care Too

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50 per cent increase in funds raised to go to local health services

The Terrigal Trotters revealing this year’s festival fundraising total

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hree health services based in the former Wyong Shire will benefit from the 2019 Bay to Bay Running Festival.

Lake Munmorah’s St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School’s The Hive Project, San Remo’s Camp Breakaway, and Wyong Hospital, through the Central Coast Local Health District, are the major beneficiaries of this year’s festival, which was the most successful one yet.

More than 3,000

runners hit the pavement on June 16 to take part in the 16th annual Bay to Bay, running from Woy Woy to Gosford.

Race Director, Jenny Barker, said this was the largest number of entrants the event had ever seen, and this was reflected in the final figure for funds raised, with the 2019 festival smashing all previous records with a grand total of $131,959 raised.

It’s the first time the event has broken a six figure total and saw

almost a 50 per cent increase in funds raised from the 2018 festival.

Barker said everyone who was involved in this year’s event should be proud.

The funds will be delivered to each nominated charity during a presentation at Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club on August 3.

Source: Interview and email, Jun 19, Jul 1 Jenny Barker, Bay to Bay Running Festival Committee Dilon Luke, Journalist

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A wide range of activities on July school holiday program C

oding, craft, gardening or gaming, whatever the kids are into, there’s something to appeal to all interests and ages in Central Coast Council’s July school holiday program.

Council has a number of free events and activities taking place at community hubs across both the former Wyong and Gosford Local Government Areas.

Kids can let their imagination run wild and learn methods and techniques used to paint miniature tabletop

gaming models or create their own unique shoes, clay echidna or vintage toy crafts.

Be transported to Far North Queensland to explore Indigenous culture with virtual reality, learn basic coding skills, test out Council’s new Sphero robots or build a battery powered car.

The full program is available on Council’s website.

Council recommends booking in advance as activities have limited spaces.

Source: Website, Jul 1 Central Coast Council

Wyong High School held its annual Market Day W

yong High School held its annual Market Day on June 26.

Principal, Rodney Hill, said the Market Day was a great tradition of the school’s where students in Years 11 and

12 got to show off their entrepreneurial skills by running a fundraiser.

“This year’s Market Day was no exception.

“We enjoyed a wonderful atmosphere of respect and responsibility.

“The stalls offered

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“The School Captains were auctioned off as assistants, the Deputy Principals were sponged and the Gladiator stall

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even gave friends, siblings, students and teachers a chance to demonstrate their physical superiority over one another,” Hill said.

ake Munmorah High School’s Premier’s Debating Challenge team have been knocked out of the competition during the semifinals.

“We travelled to Hunter Performing School of Arts in Lambton to participate in the semi-finals of the Premier’s Debating Challenge.

“We won the toss, meaning we were the Affirmative, and had

to argue that ‘local communities should be able to veto major infrastructure projects (e.g. mining, highways).

“The adjudicator agreed that both teams fought hard but unfortunately we were not the winners.

“Watch this space for 2020, Lake Munmorah will be the team to beat,” said Relieving Principal, Georgia Fleming.

Source: Website, Jun 11 Georgia Fleming, Lake Munmorah Public School

Free Ultimate Job Hacks Session for young job seekers T

he NSW Business Chamber’s youth initiative, Skillsroad, will be at Westfield Tuggerah on Thursday, July 4, to host their Ultimate Job Hacks Session.

Young job seekers can chat to Skillsroad’s Career Coaches at the pop-up event to learn more about career choices, get advice on job searching and preparing for interviews, and how to keep motivated throughout their job seeking efforts.

Young people are also encouraged to bring along a resume for feedback and tips.

Skillsroad is a career advice and jobs platform, funded by the NSW Business Chamber as part of its commitment to improving youth employment.

NSW Business Chamber Regional Director, Paula Martin, says this innovative program is delivered by psychology experts who are trained to motivate even the most disheartened and disengaged unemployed young people, in addition to those who have been actively job seeking with no luck.

“We are seeing that a lot of young people have either given up on job hunting since they don’t know where to start or feel deterred by a lack of response to blanket emails,” she said.

“There are also a lot of young people in the area who have been looking for a while and just need some extra support for a

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The high rate of youth unemployment on the Central Coast has been a point of ongoing concern.

NSW Business Chamber has been working closely with business owners, Central Coast Council, Regional Development Australia, NSW Government, University of Newcastle and local Chambers of Commerce to explore how best to support local young people on their employment journey.

By Skillsroad bringing their youth focussed career tools to the area, in a relaxed and engaging forum, we will help kickstart young jobseekers into the workforce,“ Martin said.

“The most important step for young people in need of jobs is to pop by and have a chat with a Skillsroad Career Coach so they can feel inspired about taking the next step towards a rewarding career.

“We want to help youth across the Central Coast to put their best foot forward when applying for jobs, and help them to uncover local employment opportunities.

“We also want to speak with the families of unemployed young people, to demonstrate how Skillsroad can provide the level of support they may not have the time or expertise to give to people they care about,” Martin said.

Source: Media release, June 28 Regional Director, NSW Business Chamber Central Coast, Paula Martin

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Money management skills taught in a new program

orthlakes High School students took part in the Greater Bank Finance Academy’s Fundamentals of Financial Literacy Program on June 5.

Currently in its pilot stage, the program is part of a five-year partnership between Greater Bank and the University of Newcastle, which has seen the establishment of the Greater Bank Finance Lab, coupled with the delivery of community education programs and practical workshops.

The program was delivered to students in Year 10 by nominated university student ambassadors studying business, commerce and teaching, along with Greater Bank staff volunteers.

The Greater Bank staff delivered the practical program content, while the university students challenged Northlakes students to think about their relationship with money and look at the

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theory and broader strategies behind money management.

Over the next six months, more than 500 students from 20 high schools across the Hunter and Central Coast will participate in the program.

The course content covered with these schools, as well as feedback from students and educators involved, will help shape the evolution of the program, which is planned to be rolled-out in its entirety from 2020.

Greater Bank Head of Marketing and Customer Experience, Matthew Hingston, said that he is thrilled to be working with the University on such an important initiative that will encourage young people to question how they think about money and achieve set financial objectives.

“The program demonstrates the alignment that exists between our organisations to a commitment and mutual

support of improving the lives of individuals and community connectedness through financial literacy,” said Hingston.

“We will harness the strength of the University’s theoretical knowledge with the application of Greater Bank’s practical, real world experience to develop an industry first program that will extend to benefit young people in the community,” he added.

Northlakes Highschool Principal, Warren Welham, said the program was a welcomed opportunity to pass on money management skills.

“We look forward to working with Greater Bank and the University of Newcastle to continue to prepare our students for the real financial world and play a part in building the financial literacy of the next generation,” said Welham.

Source: Media release, Jun 4 Glenn Hawke, Karris Communications

July Trial HSC Preparation Lectures now livestreamed

ear 12 students across the Coast preparing to sit their Higher School Certificate (HSC) trial exams are being encouraged to take advantage of a new online lecture service.

The InspirED lecture series is an initiative of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) implemented to help students prepare for their HSC. The program is livestreamed so that

regional students can also sit in on the lectures anywhere in NSW, from July 10-19.

InspirED is presented by senior teachers and HSC exam markers, with sessions designed to give students insight per subject into proven strategies on how to answer exam questions most effectively and to help students reduce their anxiety to maintain motivation in preparing for the HSC. Students can register for subjects they want support in from the InspirED website and

then will receive a code to access the livestream.

The livestreams will be of sessions being held in a larger series of subject specific lectures in Sydney, the July Trial Preparation Lectures.

InspirED Director, Shane Hardcastle, said that the lectures have grown to be a huge success.

“We run these sessions to give as many students as possible support and advice for the final hurdle of high school.

“The increased numbers we see attending each year in Sydney is a testament to how valuable students find it.”

He said that InspirED has decided to livestream the lectures to help regional students access the same advantages that metropolitan students have.

Source: Media release, Jul 1 Shane Hardcastle, InspirED

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The Entrance Public School to support a community in difficulty

The Entrance Public School is continuing its support of NSW drought stricken communities

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ollowing its successful community venture to give students from the drought stricken Somerton area a break on the Central Coast in 2018, The Entrance Public School is again reaching inland to support a community in difficulty.

Through contact with former Principal of The Entrance PS, Mark Rudd, the school has arranged a large scale donation of groceries to the Walgett community, where Rudd is now Executive Principal at the primary site of

the Walgett Community College, and where the only supermarket within a radius of 80km of the town burnt down on June 5.

The Entrance Public School Teacher and Community Liaison Officer, Ally Bayfield, said local businesses remembered the school’s previous work and offered their services for the school to co-ordinate.

“The initiative has been really heart warming,” said Bayfield.

“Once word gets round. businesses ask themselves how they can contribute, and then they do.

“I’m sure the people of Walgett will be grateful, not only for the produce, but also for the knowledge that someone else is recognising the town’s issue,” she said.

A truck bound for Waglett was loaded full of collected and donated food items, toiletries and household items at the school on June 28.

After hearing of The Entrance’s new donation, the Somerton Public School community also filled a ute with donations and drove to Walgett earlier in June.

Source: Media release, Jun 26 Ally Bayfield, The Entrance Public School

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Annual Whale Dreamers’ Festival is returning to the Norah Head Lighthouse T

he 14th annual Whale Dreamers’ Festival is returning to its spiritual home on the grounds of the Norah Head Lighthouse this July.

Held each year to mark the Humpback whale migration, the festival is the result of the collective dream of four women, Colette Baron, Jeannie Lawson, Nikki Freeburn and Roberta DixonValk, to bring likeminded people together in awe of one of earth’s most fascinating creatures and the marine environment they call home.

The festival is now a major event on the Central Coast calendar.

It still attracts whale watching enthusiasts, but the festival now also acts as a major information and fundraising initiative for whale conservation.

In 2018, over 10,000 people turned up to the lighthouse, a far cry from

the 50 or so that graced the inaugural event all those years ago.

For Lawson, the appeal was simple.

“Whale’s bring people

together,” she said.

“Last year, we had over 10,000 people from the elderly to newborns, come and celebrate with us as the whales headed

north.

“They put on an amazing display of tail slapping, breaching and spy hopping.

“It was a sight to

behold,” Lawson said.

Aside from the whale watching and conservation effort that first sparked the festival, the event also

features live music from local bands, dancers, a drumming display, guest speakers, Indigenous displays linked to the local aboriginal community’s connection to whales and the ocean, artmaking and a marine themed parade.

Another core theme of the event is environmental conservation, with past festivals emphasizing the devastating effects of plastic pollution on marine life and promoting the ethos of local charity, Take 3 for the Sea. There will also be market stalls and food vendors and Lawson encourages festivalgoers to make a day of it and bring along a picnic, as the community unites in its passion for whale conservation.

Whale Dreamers’ 2019 gets underway from 10am on July 7.

Source: Media release, Jun 25 Roberta Dixon-Valk, Whale Dreamers’ Festival

Winter Blues Festival at Diggers @ The Entrance Diggers @ The Entrance is proud to be a major part of the annual Winter Jazz and Blues Festival held at The Entrance on the weekend of July 12 to 14.

The following high quality line–up of over 34 Blues artists has been booked to provide twelve hours of outstanding free blues entertainment for all to enjoy.

Friday, July 12

BluesAngels 7.30pm – 8.30pm 10pm – 11pm Saturday, July 13 7.30pm – 8.30pm Guitars and gobirons, mandos and banjos, swinging saxophone and creampuff clarinet, the Beatles bass and a thimbleful of washboard waling, spoons, kalimba and the junkyard drumkit; it’s trad east coast blues the way we don't often hear it.

Pre-WW1 songcatchers matched with post-WW2 blues-bashers and modern times' funkin’ rootsabilly.

Born in 2010, BluesAngels, the Central Coast’s premier folk blues band has played fests from Goulburn blues to Dorrigo bluegrass, St Albans folk to The Entrance jazz, and many, many more.

you on a journey to the deep south, where the Delta blues was born, and then through the ages and styles from past to present.

In his show, Mark incorporates instruments such as the resonator guitar with slide, cigar box guitar, and a stomp box to keep the beat.

He uses a unique picking style he learnt from Brother John from the Blues Preachers.

Mark will be joined by, Eric K. Betts, on blues harp and vocals to create a versatile and dynamic sound, and, David Rowlands, on washboard to create a trio.

Eric and David have both had considerable experience with many blues bands and are masters of their art.

Saturday July 13

Blast From the Past Blues Band

OAM, lead vocals; Alfredo Zotti on piano and Hammond; Alan Nash on Drums; and, Ian Hyden on bass.

Traditional Graffiti 3.45pm – 4.45pm ‘Traditional Graffiti’ is the roots music experience that evolved out of Australia’s ever-popular gang of English ex-pats, the Wheeze & Suck Band.

Ian ‘The Pump’ Macintosh (Melodeon, guitar, Harp), John ‘Red Tips’ Milce (Percussion, jokes) and Nigel ‘Muddy’ Waters (Mandolin, Cello Mandolin, Harp & Guitar), continue their unique readings of traditional, ceremonial and contemporary roots material.

After re-emerging in 2018 following the end of the Wheeze & Suck Band’s successful 7 albums and 22 years of activity, Traditional Graffiti has appeared at many festivals and clubs around NSW, and released a new album, ‘Traditional Graffiti 1’, in May, 2019.

2.30pm – 3.30pm

Mark ‘N the Blues 8.45pm – 9.45pm Let Mark’s passion for the blues take

Blast from the Past is a band made up of professional jazz and blues musicians that play in other bands.

They get together occasionally to play some jazz and blues such as is the case for this year’s Jazz and Blues Festival at the Diggers Club, The Entrance.

The members of this great quintet are: Ian Mason on guitar; Helena Brunner

Jack Derwin Trio 5pm – 6pm On slide, resonator, unique vocals and

rack harp, add some progressions over amplified finger style and stomp box, you have Jack Derwin performing an eclectic blend of blues covers and originals.

He gives an audience the best in nu kool blues & roots with a dynamic edge.

His recent album, ‘Umina Blue’, charted at no 8 on the Australian blues and roots charts.

With a slew of festivals right around Australia, NZ and Asia scattered behind him, 3 chain award nominations for best album, song and male vocalist, songs on global collections and Qantas playlists, Jack’s eclectic song list, pitches somewhere between non-purist old school blues, outback sunsets and urban lights and themes.

Jack brings his performance to the festival with two brilliant musicians, Warren Ambrose on 5 string bass guitar, and local resident, Mick Huxley on drums and percussion.

MC and vocalist, Paul Wilson, is mostly known around the Coast for running the Big Blues Jams that attract large numbers of outstanding musicians.

Paul is joined by Andrew Webster, a noted jazz guitarist, Warren Henry, a well known author with a drumming pedigree, and multi-instrumentalist, Walter de Jong, who has the uncanny ability to provide a perfect harmony in any song, any genre, at the same time as he plays Hammond organ.

And it’s all anchored by, Mick Field, who’s played bass for an extensive list of Melbourne blues bands.

BluesAngels Saturday, July 13 7.30pm – 8.30pm

The Squeezers

Two Buck Blues Band 6.15pm – 7.15pm The Two Buck Band mostly plays what some people describe as cool blues, an eclectic style that moves between jazz, county, zydeco and rockabilly, but with a story.

Frequently this “story” takes them into unexpected places, both musically and narratively, which is part of the reason people follow them, and why they play together.

8.45pm – 9.45pm The Squeezers’ music is best described as “swingin’ rhythm and blues, with a touch of soul”.

Several years ago, the Squeezers started performing in addition to the Lemon Squeezin’ Daddies, with a similar but different repertoire, occasionally a bit bluesier and always a bit more relaxed, but with the same focus on fun and entertainment.

The core of the Squeezers repertoire is “swing blues”.

Think of this as being at the crossroad where blues meets jazz and rock n roll.

Because the music blends all these elements, it has a broad and immediate appeal to just about everyone.

Although every Squeezers’ performance is a show in itself, the band is ideal with a crowd that likes to get up and dance.

Blues Wranglers 10pm – 11pm After jamming together at the Central Coast Blues Society in 2015, Les(Birdman)Blundell (harmonica) and Trent Taylor (guitar & vox) formed a duo.

In 2016, they were joined by, Dan Batton guitar) and, Belinda Taylor (keys), followed by bass and drums, and began playing numerous venues across the Central Coast.

In 2018, a lineup change brought in, Wayne Lawler(bass) and Al Smith (drums).

With a diverse range of Blues tunes from the classics to the early Blues tracks of ZZ Top and Fleetwood Mac, with moody melodies to foot stomping rhythm and more, you are sure to get your Blues fix.

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92-year-old Bateau Bay woman has lived out a lifelong dream of soaring over the bay and seeing her beloved local beach from the skies Dorothy Tideman, known to all as Dot, was an avid ocean swimmer in her heyday, and earlier in June lived out her dream courtesy of a local paraglider, Mark Rossi.

Rossi, of Cloudbase Paragliding, said that after hearing Dot’s dream, he couldn’t not take her up for a glide.

“Dot told me, ‘I was bored stiff at home and wanted to experience something - to enjoy my life.

‘I'm not just sitting around, waiting to die.

‘I want to fill my days with wonderful experiences’,” Rossi said.

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Roald Dahl’s, The Twits, is coming to The Art House

92-year-old woman has lived out a lifelong dream

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new adaption of Roald Dahl’s, The Twits, is coming to The Art House Wyong this July.

Rossi who hopes he’ll still be as adventurous as the rambunctious 92-yearold in his old age.

After the flight, Rossi had this message for Dot: “Thank you for changing my universe, and for setting the tone on how to live my life in my golden

years.

“Our chat and your stories absolutely made my year.

“You're a remarkable human being.”

Source: Media release, Jun 5 Kerryn Anker, Sustainable Marketing

A Spare Parts Puppet Theatre production, The Twits invites patrons to dive into the world of grumpy old couple Mr and Mrs Twit, who haven’t had a good thought or done a kind thing in years.

They like nothing more than dreaming up terrible tricks to play on each other.

Who will bring The Twits to justice and save them from themselves?

The Twits is, Roald Dahl, in his purest form, unsentimental, grotesque and a lot of fun.

“This show is a hilarious adventure of rebellion and justice, with a positive message to stand up for yourself against the nasty people of the world,” Kristina Deminick from

The Art House said.

“Combining world class puppetry and high energy physical theatre, this tale from one of the world’s greatest storytellers is not to be missed.”

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is Australia’s flagship puppetry company.

They have an extensive annual program which includes four

performance seasons, industry training and puppetry workshops, and an extensive touring program across the nation.

The Twits make their debut on July 25 with three other performances to take place over July 26-27.

Source: Media release, Jun 27 Kristina Deminick, The Art House

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Local businesses are finalists in Sydney Markets’ Fresh Awards

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u r i m b a h ’s Eagle’s Green Supplies has been named a finalist in Sydney Markets’ 2019 Fresh Awards.

The Awards celebrate best practice and excellence in the fresh produce industry, and Eagle’s Green Supplies are hoping to win the coveted Flower Grower of the Year.

Owned and operated by, Kathy and Rick Eagle, Eagle’s Green Supplies is a wholesale florist supplier.

Rick and Kathy are the third generation owners of the business, which previously traded under the name, Goldenvale Nursery, and between them they have over 30 years of experience producing and supplying some of the best flowers and foliage in Greater Sydney.

No stranger to Sydney Markets, Kathy has

Kathy and Rick Eagle are 2019 Fresh Award finalists been selling her family’s flowers since she was 15.

She has extensive knowledge of floristry from both a wholesaler and retailer’s perspective and it was her love of flowers that saw husband

Rick convert his career as a mechanic into that of a fellow green thumb.

The couple have been involved in all things Goldenvale since 1982 before taking over in 2012 and putting their own

stamp on the business with the rebranding into Eagle’s Green Supplies.

This is the second time Rick and Kathy have been nominated, with the couple thrilled to make the finals.

“Considering the awards are open to all growers and producers across NSW/ACT, to make the final four is quite the achievement.

“We’re honoured.

“Fingers crossed this is our year,” Rick said.

Fellow local growers, S&P Dominello, based at Peats Ridge, are also finalists in the Flower Grower of the Year.

All up this year, there are 60 greengrocers, florists, growers, wholesalers and bloggers up for awards across 15 categories, with winners set to be announced at the Fresh Awards Gala to be held in Sydney on July 24.

The retailers and growers are evaluated through an intensive mystery shopping program and industry assessment.

They are judged on everything from produce quality and freshness, customer service and

industry knowledge, as well as their store appearance and innovative approaches.

Brad Latham, CEO of Sydney Markets, said: “These businesses work tirelessly to provide their customers and communities with fresh, locally sourced produce and they deserve to be recognised for their excellence.

“The Fresh Awards shines a light on the achievements of local business owners, talent and the fresh industry as a whole,” Latham said.

Mangrove Mountain’s, Delightfully Fresh Organics, are also 2019 finalists, but in the Producer of the Year category.

Source: Media release, Jun 19 Nina Willoughby, Uptown Communications Interview, Jun 27 Rick Eagle, Eagle’s Green Supplies Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Out N About Community Day Grant enables purchase at Gwandalan of a wood turning lathe T wo community groups are partnering to bring i m p o r t a n t g o v e r n m e n t agencies and other services to fringe suburbs on the border of the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie this July.

The Northern Lakes Family Centre is

partnering with Southlake Marketplace to host an Out N About Community Day at Gwandalan Public School on July 10.

The event is being held to advise the communities of Summerland Point and Gwandalan of the services available to them.

The list of stallholders and presenters appearing on the day is still being

finalised, but event organisers said there will be a mix of youth, health, disability, families, age care, employment, mental health, aboriginal, social, exercise/sport, government and nongovernment and multicultural offerings.

Source: Website, Jun 20 Cathy DeVries, Northern Lakes Family Centre

Dateloaf in-house baking competition for a good cause A

dateloaf inhouse baking competition proved very successful for the Toukley Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) members, with nine entering their own baked goods.

“Our judges were, Angela Allen, who visited with her guide dog Piper, and, Merrin Rudder, CEO of Central Coast Guide Dogs Association,” said Branch Publicity Officer, Jennifer McIntosh.

“Angela, who is vision impaired, said that her taste buds are very sharp as is her sense of touch, and was very impressed with the quality, moisture and flavours of the entries.

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annering Park Community Men’s Shed are pleased to have received a community grant from Wallarah 2.

Angela Allen, Toukley CWA President, June Howards and Merrin Rudder “The winner was, Judith Byrnes, with, Yvonne Coleman, in second and, Sylvia Bhayat, in third.

“Merrin was very happy to sell many little guide dog toy pups to members.

“This is for a good

cause, as to get a dog to the stage where they are a fully-fledged guide dog, it costs $45,000,” McIntosh said.

Source: Media release, Jun 11 Jennifer McIntosh, Toukley CWA

Mannering Park Men’s Shed membership numbers have grown to more than 60 since its inception in 2012, and with more members, more projects can be undertaken.

“At the moment, we are in the process of completing some planter boxes for Doyalson Community Garden and Lake Munmorah Public School, and we have

many other projects on the go”, said Men’s Shed Project Manager, Joe Lavin.

“Our aim at the shed is to foster friendship, health and wellbeing of others and to share, disseminate and preserve skills.

“We assist with community based functions at schools, our local church and sailing club, and also work with other local community groups like the CWA and Tidy Towns.

“This funding provided

by Wallarah 2 will enable the purchase of a new wood turning lathe for the wood working section to provide quality wood

turning within the shed for community projects, and we would like to thank Wallarah 2 for their continued support,” Lavin said.

Environment and Community Manager for Wallarah 2 Coal Project, Peter Smith, said supporting men’s health and wellbeing in the community is very important.

“Wallarah 2 is pleased to assist Manno Men’s shed with the purchase of this new equipment,” Smith said.

Source: Media release, Jun 26 Sandra Dunshea, Wyong Coal

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST WEDNESDAY, JUL 3

FRIDAY, JUL 12

Central Coast Council Workshop - The future of waste and resource recovery, Registrations required, Erina Centre - Erina Fair, 10am - 12pm

Winter Blues Festival, Diggers at The Entrance, Free, 12/07 - 14/07, Multiple acts and sessions

Winter in the Park!

Kibble Park Gosford CBD, 6/07 - 20/07

THURSDAY, JUL 4

www.centralcoast.nsw.gov. au/events

Gosford Nurses’ Conference, The Willows Gosford, Ticketed, 4/07 & 5/07, 8:30am - 4pm

Solo Antarctic sailor Lisa Blair - The offshore masterclass, Gosford Sailing Club, Ticketed, 9am - 4:30pm

FRIDAY, JUL 5

SUNDAY, JUL 7 JazzLeague: Mal’s Day 7 piece - paying tribute to Mal Hansen, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2pm - 5pm

Chocolate Starfish: One Last Kick Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 9:45pm 4343 0111

Central Coast Whaledreamers Festival, Norah Head Lighthouse, 10am - 2pm Tijuana Cartel supported by The Starktones, The Rhythm Hut, Ticketed, 5pm

MONDAY, JUL 8 Flash Festival 2019 Calling all Learner Drivers Fire, Woy Woy Little Theatre, Learn how to Service your Car with Hyundai, Ticketed, 5/07 - 7/07, Booth’s Hyundai 2pm & 8pm, 4344 4737 Tuggerah, 6pm - 7:30pm www.woywoylt.com

TUESDAY, JUL 9

Central Coast Art Society Winter Exhibition, Elton John & Time Rice’s Gosford Regional Art Aida: A Timeless Love Story, Society, 05/07 Opening Laycock Street Theatre, Night - 6-8pm, 05/07 Ticketed, 09/07 - 13/07, 10/07 - 10am - 4pm 2pm & 7:30pm Sessions Aussie NightMarkets, The Entertainment Grounds, 5pm Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on ‘The Great Artesian Basin’, The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm

SATURDAY, JUL 6 Wildplant Community Nursery, CEN Office Ourimbah, 9am - 12pm

THURSDAY, JUL 11

Robot Song, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 10am & 1pm, 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

Aged Care - A New Alternative, Mingara events centre, Coastal Art Exhibition, Booking’s required, Opposite the Bakehouse $100 mingara food Gallery Patonga, voucher for all 06/07 - 28/07, 10am - 4pm attendees 0416 258 041 Cowra on the Coast Food www.cen.org.au

and Wine Festival, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, Free entry, 11am - 5pm

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The Gosford Branch of Children’s Medical Research Institute Coffee Morning, The East Gosford Progress Hall, Ticketed, 10am

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WEDNESDAY, JUL 17 Frank Ifield - Encore, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 1pm

THURSDAY, JUL 18 Possum Magic: Tour and Storytime School Holiday Program, Laycock Street Theatre, Free - Booking’s requird, 10am

Cinema under the Stars How to train your Dragon 3, Everglades Country Club The Scouts and Guides: Woy Woy, Free event, Central Coast Gang Show, 6:15pm Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, SATURDAY, JUL 13 18/07 - 20/07, Multiple Sessions

FRIDAY, JUL 19

The AC/DC Story, Ettalong diggers, Ticketed, 8:30pm 4343 0111

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Christmas in July!

Dinner & Show, Club Umina, Ticketed, 6:30pm 4343 9999 Come Celebrate Bastille Day with the Alliance Française Conversation Group, Erina League Club, First attendance is free, 10am - 12pm

SATURDAY, AUG 3

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Shaun Kirk, The Rhythm Hut, Ticketed, 6:30pm The Bays Art Show Opening Night Cocktail Function, 19 Woy Woy Bay Rd, 7:30pm - 10:30pm Children’s Medical Research Institute Book Stall, William Street Plaza, Gosford, 8:30am - 3pm

Roald Dahl’s The Twits, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 25/07 - 27/07, Multiple Screening’s 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

FRIDAY, JUL 26 Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 26/07 - 10/08 Metro Fest - All Ages Live Band Night, The Youth Art Warehouse, Ticketed, 6pm - 10pm Christmas in July, The Makers Studio, Ticketed, 6 - 8pm

SATURDAY, JUL 27 Troubadour Folk Club Witches Leap (Aust) Celtic Music, St. Lukes Hall, Ticketed, 7pm Central Coast Asthma & Respiratory Management, Erina Leagues Club, Free, 9am - 4:30pm

Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing Comedy With Two Left Feet, Carnevale 2019 Exhibition, Laycock Street Theatre The Art House Wyong, Auditorium Gosford, 03 - 29/08 Ticketed, 14 - 16/08, 2pm & 8pm SUNDAY, AUG 4 Fun! Fun! Fun! Concert, Toukley Presbyterian Church, Donation entry, 2pm The Food and Wine Festival, Mt Penang Gardens and Event Park, Free entry, 11am - 5pm

TUESDAY, AUG 6

Diplomacy, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 6/08 - 8pm, 7/08 - 2pm 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

THURSDAY, AUG 8 ThinkingBIG Central Coast Innovation Summit, The Showroom Mingara Recreation Club, Ticketed, 7:30pm

THURSDAY, AUG 15 Hitler’s Daughter, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 16/08 - 16/08, Multiple Screening’s

FRIDAY, AUG 16 Top Dog Film Festival Avoca, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, Ticketed, 7pm - 9:30pm Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on ‘The Call of the Outback - Daisy Bates & Ernestine Hill’ The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm

SUNDAY, AUG 18 Kiki Dee with Carmelo Luggeri, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm

WEDNESDAY, AUG 21

SATURDAY, AUG 10

2 Day Workshop Charcoal & ink artwork on plywood, The Bays Art Show, Christmas in July Race Day, Yarramalong Store & Cafe, The Bays Community Hall Faulty Towers - The The Entertainment Grounds, Ticketed, 9:30am Woy Woy, 20 & 21/07, Ticketed, 11am - 5:30pm Dining Experience, 10am - 4pm SUNDAY, AUG 11 Ocean Beach Hotel Glenworth Valley’s Horses Central Coast Speech and Umina, Ticketed, SUNDAY, JUL 21 Birthday Festival, Handmade on the Coast, Drama Eisteddfod, 7pm, 4341 2322 Glenworth Valley, Woy Woy Wharf, Gosford Uniting Church, www.obhotel.com.au Ticketed, 27/07 & 28/07, 9am - 2pm 13 & 14/07, Registrations 9:30am now open FRIDAY, AUG 23 Country Music Festival SUNDAY, JUL 28 2019, Luna & Co Resin Workshop, Peter Williams Medium The Waterfront Plaza and Alberts Line, Ticketed, Live, Search For Land Seminar, Camille and Co - A Memorial Park, 1pm - 3pm Laycock Street Theatre Don Tuggerah Community Hall, Carnival of Song, 10am - 4pm Craig Room, Ticketed, Ticketed, 10am - 3:30pm Children’s Mask Making St Patricks Catholic 7pm TUESDAY, AUG 13 Workshop, JazzLeague: Mike Hallam’s Church Gosford, Wallarah Peace Park, Hot Six, Ticketed, 2:30pm Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing Ticketed, 9am - 12pm Central Coast Leagues Comedy With Two Left Feet, JazzLeague: Paul’s Pizza Club, Free, 2pm 5pm The Art House Wyong, SUNDAY, JUL 14 Jazz - 5 piece led by Paul Ticketed, 23 - 24/08, FRIDAY, AUG 2 Furniss, Handmade on the Coast, 2pm & 8pm Central Coast Leagues Woy Woy Wharf, Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Grigoryan Brothers Club, 2pm - 5pm 9am - 2pm Leaving Jackson: The Tour 2019, - Past, Present and Johnny Cash & June Carter Avoca Beach Picture Umina Beach Markets, MONDAY, JUL 15 Future, Show, Theatre, Ticketed, Peninsula Recreational The Art House Wyong, Laycock Street Theatre 7pm Precinct, 9am - 2pm Ticketed, 8pm Auditorium, Ticketed, Rugby League The Musical, 4335 1485 7:30pm Dimensions, The Art House Wyong, www.thearthousewyong.

The Art House Wyong, com.au Ticketed, 8:30pm SATURDAY, AUG 24 Ticketed, 6:30pm

West Ham United Player ID Camp 2019, James Browne Oval, 15 & 16/07, 10am 2pm, 0434 413 140

SATURDAY, JUL 20

Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on ‘Switzerland – Its Neutrality Council Pop Up, & role in WW2’ Wyong Village Central, The Entrance/Long Jetty 10am - 12pm RSL Hall, 10am 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com

THURSDAY, JUL 25

WEDNESDAY, AUG 14 Tenori - Timeless, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

Blues on the Mountain featuring Karen Lee Andrews, Mangrove Mountain Hall, Ticketed, 6pm

Songs of Paul Simon Simon & Garfunkel to Graceland, Laycock Street Theatre Gosford, Ticketed, 8pm, 4323 3233

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COSS Connections Guided Bird Walk, Rumbalara Reserve, Ticketed, 8am - 11am 4349 4756 The Rotary Club Of Wyong Tuggerah - Come Celebrate our 70th Birthday, Wyong Golf Club, Ticketed, 6pm

THURSDAY, AUG 29 Council Pop Up, Lakehaven Shopping Centre, 10am - 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com

SATURDAY, AUG 31 The Swinging Sixties, Central Coast Leagues Club - Parkview Room, Ticketed, 8:30pm

SATURDAY, SEP 7 The Hits of the Crooner, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm

SUNDAY, SEP 8 Handmade on the Coast, Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm

TUESDAY, SEP 10 Night and Day - The Doris and Shirley Show, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

SATURDAY, SEP 14 The Entrance Food & Wine Festival, The Entrance Lake House, Ticketed, 11am - 9pm Girls Night Out with Comedy Hypnotist Wayne Donnelly, Central Coast Leagues Club - Parkview Room, Ticketed, 8:30pm

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Sea snake rescue could have proved fatal

he improper handling of a highly venomous sea snake has prompted Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast (ASRCC) to urge the public to leave wild animal rescues to the professionals.

The snake in question is a Yellow-bellied Sea Snake, which is currently in the care of ASRCC after it was rescued from Toowoon Bay Beach.

According to ASRCC Coordinator, Cathy Gilmore, the sea snake beached itself on Toowoon Bay Beach multiple times throughout May, but members of the public kept returning it to the ocean, risking a potentially fatal bite in the process.

When the ASRCC recovered it from the beach, it was suffering from a severe laceration across its head and eye and exhaustion.

“Sea snakes only beach

Mao Loa, the Yellow-bellied Sea Snake rescued at Toowoon Bay is on the mend themselves if they’re sick one bite containing under the watch of or injured.

Specialist several different ASRCC’s “The only other time neurotoxins and isotoxins Venomous Carer, Nicola they beach is if there’s which can cause damage Martin. been an environmental to the skeletal muscle, This and other recent cause, like rough seas or neuromuscular paralysis, incidences of mishandled heavy storms,” Gilmore renal damage, and if left animal care at the hands untreated, death. said. of the public, including Since being rescued, one where a pelican with Like all other sea snake the reptile, which has multiple fishing hooks in species, the Yellowbeen named Mao Loa, its body was captured, bellied Sea Snake is given botched treatment has commenced a highly venomous, with lengthy rehabilitation by a member of the

public at The Entrance and then released, still with hooks in its body, has prompted Gilmore to urge the public to leave sick or injured wild animals to the relevant professionals.

“When we heard people had handled Mao Loa multiple times we were floored.

“One bite and they could have been goners.

“Nobody should be handling sick or injured wild animals if they don’t know what they’re doing, especially venomous ones, so please don’t put yourself in that situation,” she said.

ASRCC is the only service on the Central Coast licenced to perform marine reptile rescues and rehabilitation.

“Aside from turtles and other marine reptiles, we also conduct seabird rescues and rehab,” Gilmore said.

For land based wildlife, Gilmore urges the public to contact WIRES or Wildlife ARC.

According to Gilmore, Mao Loa has been healing well and has caused quite a stir in the NSW wildlife rescue circuit.

“The Yellow-bellied Sea Snake is an open ocean species and they’re not particularly common rescues, so he’s become a bit of a celebrity,” she said.

During his time in care, the ASRCC was also able to capture extremely rare footage of the snake shedding, which has gone viral.

“Unlike land snakes that utilise the environment to help them shed, sea snakes tie themselves up in knots in this intricate dance to help them shed.

“It’s quite the site to behold,” Gilmore said.

While Mao Loa’s recovery is progressing well, ASRCC is unsure he’ll be ready for release prior to spring.

Source: Interview, Jun 17 Cathy Gilmore, Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast Dilon Luke, Journalist

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ARTS & CULTURE Wyong Writers Writers meet monthly on the fourth Saturday at 1.30pm Woodbury Community Centre 1 Woolmers Crescent, Mardi.

4333 7489

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS Country Women’s Association of NSW-Toukley Monthly Market 2nd Sat 9am-1pm 175 Main Rd, Books, bric-a-brac, cakes, Devonshire tea, handicrafts, plants, preserves, sausage sizzle, fun, fellowship, fundraising Meetings 1st Wed monthly 10am

4976 1642

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Gambling Solutions

Bateau Bay Men’s Shed

Gambling help counsellors providing free confidential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance

Environment for mature aged men to repair items, share and learn skills and socialise 9am to 1.30pm Tue to Thur 1 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay

0435 807 633

bateaubayshed@gmail.com

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre

4344 7992

Freemasons Annual event 4th Thurs in May each year. Regular event 4th Thurs monthly from 10am Ladies are invited Morisset Masonic Centre Westlake Daylight Masonic Lodge 5 Yambo Street Morisset

Information, Child & Adult Groups & Services, Youth Worker, Free Counselling, Energy Account Jack Harris 4392 1231 assistance (EAPA), Food Assistance (incl. Food Store), Freemasons Op Shop, Computer Lessons, Lodge Toukley 933 Equipment (PCs, Laundry Facilities & Lawnmower),Community Events. Meets 1st Wednesday each month - Toukley Memorial Hall Pearce 4332 7450 Street Toukley admin@bbnc.org.au https://bbnc.org.au/

John Jenkins 4392 1631

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

Friendly Travellers Caravan Club

Information & Referral, Talks & Information Sessions. Energy Account Assistance (EAPA), Counselling (concession available), Food Help, & Access to PCs, Internet & Printing. Toy Library, Community Garden & Activities Groups including Cards, Indoor Bowls, Mah-jong & Berkeley Vale Walking for Pleasure. School Holiday Activities & Workshops.

Caravans, Tents, Mobile Homes, All welcome plus social outings & trips away New memebers and visitors are invited to attend

4388 5801

manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun Monthly Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded senior folk - Details from Geoff

0447 882 150

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e. Monthly programme for all areas of the coast

0412 200 571 0437 699 366 0407 031 013 50pssg@gmail.com

The Creative Compassion Centre Inc. Secondhand Shopping, Upcycling Minimalism, Creativity, Community Lounge Area, Free Wifi, or a cuppa and chat, call in and see us at 5/2232 Pacific Highway (Next to BYO Cellars) Opening hours Mon-Sat - 9-4pm

0437 048 815

0458 645 979

www.friendlytravellers.com

Runs The Entrance Markets Sunday Mornings Behind The Entrance Cinema.

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters Club Thinking about being more effective and more persuasive?

Learn clarity, brevity, context, impact and value. This is achievable at Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters

0409 487 095

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Lakes Food Care, Energy Account Assistance (EAPA), No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) & Free Counselling. Children, Youth & Adult Activities. Laundry & Hot Showers. Hall & Meeting Space for Hire.

4396 1555 www.tnc.org.au

Toukley Presbyterian Church Hargraves St & Victoria Ave Family Service (Sunday School 9.30am) Cafe Church - informal (in hall 5pm) Community Activities ALL WELCOME toukleypc.org.au

4392 9904

Venue for Hire Central Coast Wetlands is located in Tuggerah.

We have several buildings for hire.

They would be suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers.

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club Computer Classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi.

4358 8390

Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations.

Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions held regularly across the Coast

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

4332 5522

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

Long Jetty Over 50s Club

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

Indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, line-dancing, tai chi and more - 9am to 3pm

4332 5522

The Lunch Bunch Social lunches for seniors on the Central Coast, meet at 12 noon 1st and 3rd Sun All welcome to join our friendly group Call or SMS 0418 772 569

The NSW Justices Association Inc Seeking volunteers for added community desks in Wyong Area Free Insurance and training provided

0418 493 388

marketing@nswja.org.au

The Lions Club of The Entrance Inc Serve your community make friends, join Lions.

1st and 3rd Wed, North Entrance Surf Club.

4353 1750

POLITICAL GROUPS

www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

Central Coast Permaculture

Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

SPECIAL INTEREST

meet friendly like minded people at our information night held at Tuggerah Community Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. 6:30 for 7pm start

Bob on 0412 133 808

HEALTH GROUPS Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence. Learn the benefits of hearing aids

4321 0275

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon

Sunday Service 9am All welcome - Bible study Watanobbi Road Wyong Weekly writers group

4352 1528

Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon

0410 309 494

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens

centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

www.pcfa.org.au

Food Addicts in recovery anonymous

How good is this!

Branch meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

Having trouble controlling the way you eat?

Over weight, under weight, obsessed with food, weight or diet?

Wednesdays 6:30pm Sanremo Neighbourhood Centre

Biz Plus Networking Association Grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships.

Biz Networking breakfasts Every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson

The Central Coast Greens network@bizplus.com.au For a fairer, more transparent and accountable government based on The Entrance democratic principles Camera Club Inc Local, state-wide, national and New members and international issues and campaigns visitors welcome.

- Council and parliamentary representation - Developing a new Renowned for Nature photography Grow your photographic skills economy in all genres with a friendly Protecting our environment group of enthusiasts.

Peaceful conflict resolution Monthly Competition.

Community participation Meets 2nd Friday 7pm We meet monthly every 3rd CWA Hall Long Jetty Thu - Details and info:

Ourimbah Branch Liberal Party of Aust

4367 9600

0468 476 237

Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party To support and promote NSW Labor within the Warnervale area.

3rd Tue 7pm Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre

theentrance.myphotoclub.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants as well as residents in residential parks

4353 5515

cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc

GROW Support Groups

warnervale.labor@gmail.com

Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and wellbeing. Anonymous, free and open to all. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay and Wyong

PROBUS CLUBS

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members.

14 Y/O and up for Training Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc

www.ccsoaring.com.au

0404 044 610 0419 201 056

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Probus Club of Wyong Inc

Groups/Schools Welcome Morning tea/lunch for group bookings, wheelchair friendly, Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd Wyong Open Sun-Thur 10am-2pm

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A cappella harmony for Men – new Wyong Toastmasters members welcome. Rehearsals Club Mondays 7.00pm to 9.30pm A friendly way to improve Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane public speaking and Drive, Gosford leadership skills, stay sharp, Ring Max on 4324 3631 and increase confidence. 1st, or Kieran 4324 1977 3rd, 5th Friday 10:30 - 12:30 Wyong RSL. All Coastal a Cappella welcome.

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Guest speakers, morning tea and many activities.

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SERVICE GROUPS Inner Wheel Club Wyong CAN YOU HELP? join a team of dedicated women, sharing fun and friendship and a passion for community service 6.30 pm 3rd Wed Wyong Golf Club

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Central Coast Wetlands is located in Tuggerah. We have several buildings for hire.

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ound 15 of Central Coast Football’s Battlewin Premier League saw a shuffling of the leaderboard with five ofthesixparticipating teams changing places.

Kanwal’s frustrating season continues as, for the second time this season, they’ve gone down to the odd goal against the short priced competition favourites, Killarney District.

It was their seventh loss of the season by that margin which, together with four draws, leaves last season’s semi finalists sitting in second last place.

As is the norm by this part of the season, both teams went in without regular first graders.

Kanwal were missing, Brad Porter, Ryan Walker, RickLea, Callum Dunkerley and Aaron Hammond, while Killarney were missing all three Halls, Andy Klijn, Bryce Fielder, Blake Silvers and both firstchoice Goalkeepers.

The depth of talent at Killarney has been unmatched by any other club for the past four seasons, but is now being tested.

These things are relative though, and there’s no sign of panic in the Terriers kennel, they’re still on top of the ladder in all three grades and the club championship.

Hamlyn Terrace hosted a big clash in reference to the finals race as the Wildcats welcomed Berkeley Vale looking to extend their unbeaten run to four matches.

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After an even opening 10 minutes, the visitors found the back of the net, to take the lead, with, Troy Mumford, scoring from close range after just 14 minutes with his ninth goal of the season.

Only 15 minutes later, the Cats levelled the match, with Striker, Kane Woolston, scoring from 8-10 yards after a clever square ball picked him out.

The equalising goal really brought the game to life.

The sides continued to trade chances as the first half neared its completion.

There was a number of big second half saves that saw Grimmit keep his side in the match.

In a period that saw the Wombats come under significant pressure, they were also provided a gift after Wilson was adjudged to have taken down, Michael Tawyer, in

the penalty area.

Troy Mumford stepped up to give his side the lead against the run of play, however he couldn’t convert, dragging his attempt wide to the left.

The penalty miss appeared to have significantly boosted the Woongarrah side and they were unlucky to be held out a mere three minutes later, with three separate attempts blocked on the line.

Called into action again, Grimmitt was on hand to deny, Jamie Bartlett, in the 79th minute, after the ball fell to him at the back post from a corner, before the Cats finally found the breakthrough in the 83rd minute, with, Alex Govorcin, finding the net after another goal mouth scramble saw the ball fall to him.

Berkeley Vale pushed hard in the closing 10 minutes for the equalising goal.

An inviting ball into the area then saw, Reece Caira, draw another good stop from Wilson as the Referee blew full time on an entertaining match and a 2-1 victory for Woongarrah.

The match was to end in unfortunate circumstances after Woongarrah’s, David McPherson, was issued a second yellow card following an incident after full-time.

Other results from Round 15 saw East Gosford beat Toukley 3-nil and Terrigal topple The Entrance 5-1.

Moving into Round 16, Killarney District retain top spot on the ladder with 35 points.

Fifth placed Woongarrah is the only other northern club in the top five.

Source: Website, Jul 2 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

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Locals make several podiums at NSW Stand Up Paddleboard Titles

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orth Entrance’s, Terrence Black, has taken out the Open Women’s Division of the 2019 NSW Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Titles.

The win is Black’s third victory of the Titles, having taken out the Technical Race and Marathon events earlier in the competition.

Black finished the final with a solid 16.87 two wave heat total to get the edge over her opposition and cement herself another spot in the NSW Team for the 2019 Australian SUP Titles in Phillip Island.

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Kane, and Bateau Bay’s, Source: Kerry Davenport, were Media release, Jun 26 also in the thick of it, with Ethan Smith, Surfing NSW Kane placing second in the 10 Foot SUP and POSITIONS VACANT Davenport fifth.

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Natalie to swim for Three sporting legends have taken NSW in National out NSW Community Sports Awards. hree Central Swimming Coast sporting T legends have taken Championships out awards at the 2019 Community Awards.

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t Peter’s College T u g g e r a h student, Natalie Hothman, will represent NSW at the upcoming School Sport Australia National Swimming Championships.

Hothman qualified in the Under 15’s Girls 50m Freestyle at the recent NSW All Schools

Championships.

The Championships get underway from July 27 at Melbourne’s Sports and Aquatic Centre.

“The St Peters community wishes Natalie good luck in her quest for excellence,” said College Principal, Tim Hildebrandt.

Source: Website, Jun 14 Tim Hildebrandt, St Peter’s Catholic College Tuggerah

NSW Sports

The Awards night, held on June 20 and conducted at NSW Parliament House, is held every year to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to community sport in NSW, often carried out by volunteers.

The Coast’s, Jordan Kiss, Amber Cross and Shane Alvisio, were all honoured with awards.

Kiss was named the joint 2019 Young Official of the Year for her outstanding commitment to netball over the past year.

Cross was named the 2019 Community Coach and was honoured for her outstanding success and contribution to netball over the past year.

Cross was Captain/ Coach of the Bateau Bay

Shane Alvisio with John Sidoti Dolphins, which won heavily involved with the the 2018 Wyong District coaching of the region’s netball Netball Association representative (WDNA) Division 1 Grand outfit, Central Coast Heart.

Final.

Alvisio received a This year, Cross was Long named Head Coach of Distinguished the NSW Under 17 team Service Award for his which was runner-up at decades of dedication to the National titles held in judo.

Brisbane.

Shane has been a Judo NSW member since 1973 Cross has been and was awarded his involved in WDNA for Black Belt at 17-yearsover a decade, including old, the youngest Black five years as Coaching Belt in Australia at the Convener. time.

She oversaw the 2018 He graduated to NetSetGo! Program and also mentored several become a national squad upcoming coaches of member from 1983-1994, where he was a 10-time development squads.

Amber has also been medalist in National and

Oceania competitions.

He also competed in Shoriki Cup, Pacific Rim, University World Championships, and A-League tournaments in Europe.

Alvisio has been a Judo NSW Board member from 1994 until 2008, as well as being a part of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games organising team.

In 2008, he was elected to the National Board and has been instrumental in the development of the National Titles and the implementation of several grassroots participation programs.

Additionally, Shane holds several positions on boards including the NSW Olympic Council and Central Coast Sports Federation, as well as running the Kugatsu Central Judo Club.

All three were presented their awards by NSW Minister for Sport, John Sidoti.

Source: Media release, Jun 21 Greg Campbell, PRISM Strategic Communications

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New Scottish defender to help the Mariners move up the ladder T

he Central Coast Mariners have announced the signing of Scottish defender, Ziggy Gordon, who will join the Mariners ahead of the 2019/20 Hyundai A-League season.

The 26-year-old has played the majority of his professional career with Scottish Premier League side, Hamilton Academical, along with appearances for Partick Thistle in Scotland and Polish sides, Jagiellonia Białystok and Pogoń Siedlce.

With over seven years’ experience in the Scottish top flight, Gordon is motivated to take on a new challenge abroad.

“I’ve represented a top club in Poland, where I played in the Europa League and tried to win the title there,” Gordon

said.

“I’ve played at another club in Scotland and I’ve played over 250 matches for the Hamilton Accies, and I think it was time to move on.

“I had a very good last season at Hamilton and the plan was to always play every minute of every game, and play the very best I possibly could and put myself in the position where I had options for the future,” Gordon said.

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0326 0.25 0415 0.23 1018 1.46 0925 1.45 THU 1501 0.46 FRI 1555 0.47 2224 2.01 2133 2.04 0600 0.29 0011 1.82 1209 1.46 0654 0.34 SUN 1750 0.55 MON 1308 1.48 1854 0.59 0318 1.45 0212 1.56 0934 0.49 0841 0.45 WED 1508 1.55 THU 1607 1.61 2119 0.64 2233 0.61 0037 0.49 0527 1.34 0623 1.32 1115 0.53 SAT 1755 1.74 SUN 1202 0.54 1842 1.78 0245 0.39 0207 0.41 0757 1.33 0838 1.33 TUE 1329 0.55 WED 1408 0.56 2005 1.82 2043 1.81

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Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

Gordon arrives on the Central Coast in July and is looking forward to joining the squad for their pre-season training, especially under the guidance of Head Coach, Alen Stajcic.

“I had a lot of interest from clubs in Poland, England and other teams in Scotland, but after speaking with Alen about two months ago, I really liked the person that he was,” Gordon said.

“From the first conversation we had, I think he is a really honest and legitimate person who I could trust right away.

“I believe in his plans and his strategy for next season, and that’s something that never seemed to stray far away from my thoughts.

“Even when I was talking to other clubs, something about Alen and the Central Coast Mariners kept appealing to me.

“I thought this was the right time, and the right project to be involved with.

“I’m not willing to play for a team which isn’t striving to move up from the bottom of the table.

The experienced defender believes that he can contribute a lot to a young Mariners squad, both on and off the pitch.

“I bring a lot of experience for a relatively young professional,” Gordon said.

“I’ve only just turned 26

and already played over 250 games of top level football.

“I think I bring a strong mentality with me, as well as leadership skills on and off the pitch.

“A sense of standard needs to be kept by all players and the club, and I hope to bring that as well as my commitment.

“I’m a 100 per cent player, I know a lot of players say that, but that’s the least that should be expected.

“It’s something for me that I strive towards in every single training session and match, to give my absolute best.

“Last season, I had the most tackles won in the Scottish Premier League, so I’m definitely there to win the ball back and to give it to the players who can do something more special than I can,” Gordon said.

Stajcic believes the Scotsman will be a key leader within the team this season.

“We’re very excited to bring Ziggy to the Mariners.

“He has played abroad in Poland at a high level, been a leader in the Scottish Premier League for Hamilton and to bring someone with that wealth of experience is going to be a great boost to our line-up.

“He is a natural leader and holds high standards for himself and those around him.

“His commitment to Hamilton over the years shows a great sense of loyalty, and he certainly shows a great fighting spirit on the field.

“Ziggy is a very smart footballer, and his leadership qualities will be invaluable to help the team move up the ladder this season.” Stajcic said.

Source: Media release, Jun 28 Carly Carmichael, Central Coast Mariners

Prodigal son Vanstrattan returns to the Mariners C

entral Coast Mariners have announced the signing of, Jess Vanstrattan, as Goalkeeping Coach for the next three years, replacing, Matt Nash, in the role, who departed from the Mariners in mid June.

Born in Gosford, Vanstrattan played his junior years for Terrigal United before plying his trade professionally in Italy for 10 years.

In 2009, he returned to Australia to play for A-League side, Gold Coast United, before moving to the Mariners the following year.

2014 saw Vanstrattan begin his coaching career with the Central Coast Mariners Academy, before moving on to positions with Newcastle Jets, Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory.

“It’s good to be coming home” Vanstrattan said.

“I had mentioned to Phil Moss (former Head Coach) that I wanted to start coaching and he offered me a role in the Academy.

“I’ve always been thankful for that opportunity.

“That’s the reason I started coaching in the first place, to give young guys the opportunity to take their football to the highest level.

“I was fortunate growing up on the Coast that I had some great goalkeeping coaches and was given those opportunities to succeed.

“I’ve had a few great talks with Alen, and he seems really positive

about the season ahead.

“I’ve bumped into a few of the players and the reports are all positive, so hopefully we can assemble the strongest squad possible and be really competitive this year,” Vanstrattan said.

During his departure, Matt Nash, said: “I want to thank the club and the fans for their support over the past 5 or so years.

“Both as a player and a coach, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Central Coast.

“There are really great people at the club and they work so hard, day in day out, and give everything to the Mariners.

“It’s sad to leave those people, but it’s come time to look at the next step in my career.

“I wish the club all the best, I really do.

“The Mariners are a fantastic community club and I hope they turn things around and get back to their winning ways,” Nash said.

Source: Media releases, Jun 13 and 20 Carly Carmichael, Central Coast Mariners

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and the losing rink team.

Woy Woy Bowling Club held A meat raffle was also held. its inaugural Tuesday Mixed It is planned that this will now Bowls on Tuesday, July 28.

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40 bowlers out playing a game of triples.

At the end of play, prizes were awarded for the winning rink team

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Media release, 29 Jul 2015 Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club

Ourimbah still undefeated after 11 rounds R

ound 11 of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition saw The Lakes lose out to Gosford and Ourimbah continue their winning ways.

The Match of the Day between Gosford and The Lakes at Gosford Showground resulted in a win to Gosford by 28 points to 5.

Gosford took control of this match very early on and were never headed.

In fact, for much of the first half Gosford was camped on The Lakes’ territory and The Lakes were finding it quite impossible to get out of that area.

The second half was a far more even affair with both teams having their chances of posting points.

However, because of their first half lead, Gosford never seemed challenged on the paddock and on the scoreboard.

They crossed for their fourth try midway through

the half and this lead of 28 points to nil saw them gain the victory.

The Lakes did cross for a try right on fulltime, but the match was well and truly all over by then.

Gosford confirmed their third position on the competition table while the loss by The Lakes sees them drop out of the top four.

True to form this season, Ourimbah recorded another massive win, this time 62 to 7 over Hornsby.

It was basically oneway traffic for most of the match.

Ourimbah jumped to the lead very early in the match and were never to be headed for the entire 80 minutes.

Ourimbah led by 33 points to nil at the halftime break and then went on to record a further 29 points in the second stanza.

Ourimbah stay at the top of the competition table and maintain their undefeated record for this season.

Source: Media release, Jul 1 Larry Thompson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Jayden Rae

Runabout Jasmine McCorquodale is towed the Under to Davistown 18 Girls NSW Longboard Title holder B ateau Bay’s, J a s m i n e McCorquodale, has taken out the Under 18 Girls state title at the 2019 Australian Skin Cancer Clinics Longboard State Titles.

The Titles were held over three days at Port Stephen’s Long Mile Beach from June 20-22.

McCorquodale had a dream run through the competition, easily landing in the finals, where she was up against Banora Point’s, Rani Stevenson, Avalon’s, Blaze Roberts, and Cook Hill’s, Ava Robertson.

It came down to McCorquodale and Stevenson, but she pulled ahead to take the

aboard Central Coast 22.

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McCorquodale was close, with Blue Bay’s, third in the Under 18 Boys The motor had failed on Sunday,

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One was Danny and Bond, taking third Men’s Log one several Coasties9:15am, Juneof 7, at around described “huge”. in back the Men’s Over 65, as respectively. they required helpwith to get to contesting the titles, They were placed ashore for the ramp to Davistown MacMasters removal Beach’s,by Council.

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