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Camp Quoll members say no to expansion ver 40 residents and Camp Quoll members from the Central Coast community braved the wet and cold conditions to gather at the front gates of Rocla Calga Sand Quarry at 11am on Saturday, March 1, to say no to the expansion that was approved by the NSW State Government on December 23.

Camp Quoll, named after the endangered Spotted Quoll living in the area, was set up to protect the local fauna and flora, which rely on aquifers for their survival. Camp Quoll member Ian Sutton, who is also the police liaison for the Peaceful Direct Action, said: “We are blockading the quarry in the hope that we can give a voice to the eleven known endangered and threatened animals that inhabit the proposed quarry site.” “The destruction of habitat and removal of the ridge top aquifers will dramatically alter the existing ecology and see a significant decrease in biodiversity. “With most of the country already degraded, and many of our fauna and flora species lost or endangered, the community must begin to take more responsibility and stand up to protect the last bastions of high biodiversity like that of the Central Coast.

“If the practice of quarrying these important aquifers to produce sand continues, the Central Coast can expect to see the drying out of the landscape causing a loss of biodiversity, creating catastrophic fire conditions and resulting in severe water shortages. “These aquifers provide much of our environmental flows, industrial water and drinking water, all mandatory for supporting our local economy, community and ecology. “The huge numbers of community members participating in these Peaceful Direct Actions, standing up for their local environment, is an exciting and promising prospect for a better outcome and future for the Central Coast communities surrounding Rocla Materials,” said Mr Sutton. Media release, 3 Mar 2014 Lynn Cowie, Our Land Our Water Our Future

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he Community Environment Network (CEN) has corrected claims made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that only 555,616 tonnes of waste were dumped at Mangrove Mountain.

CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said the actual amount dumped is closer to 900,000 tonnes. Gosford Council approved dumping of 240,000 cubic metres (216,000 tonnes) in a development consent in1998. How and why there is such large discrepancies has not been revealed by the EPA. “This is important as the levy on dumping is usually $107/tonne and such a volume could be worth up

to $40 million to the NSW Government,” said Mr Asquith. “In their press release, the EPA conveniently ignore this discrepancy. “Excess dumping and instability of the waste heap is the reason council have needed to take court action. “The EPA must have known what was going on,” said Mr Asquith. Copies of the licence issued by the EPA and obtained by CEN show that in June 2008 (EPA Notice 1082616) the

EPA removed Condition M7 which limited the dumping to 240,000 cubic metres in total, in line with the Development Consent. “From weighbridge figures provided by the EPA, it is clear that this limit would have been exceeded within 4 months (ie October 2008),” said Mr Asquith. Another limit (Condition L5.4) in the licence of 250,000 tonnes per annum was removed later in 2008. “It is clear that, once the limit

was removed by the EPA, this allowed the excess dumping to occur through to the present time,” said Mr Asquith. “The EPA should come clean and tell the full story of who authorised the excess dumping, why the limit was removed and where the excess dumping in excess of the consent conditions came from. “Locals have been complaining about excess dumping for some time, but their complaints have been ignored by the EPA,” said Mr Asquith. Media release, 7 Mar 2014 John Asquith, CEN

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Hundreds object to boarding house proposal area of approximately 16 metres square excluding the kitchen and bathroom areas. The roof would have a clothes-drying area and recreation area. It would require the demolition of a single storey building comprising three retail tenancies and a cafe and covered courtyard area with a garage and shed structures at the rear along with a clad house. The site is zoned 3(a) Business General under the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance, and according to the Statement of Environmental Effects, the development is consistent with the objectives of the zone “in that the development will retain and relocate the retail and cafe components respectively which will continue to provide for the shopping and service needs of the community at a regional district and/or neighbourhood level”. Under the provisions of the Gosford LEP, the site is zoned B2 with which, according to the Statement, the proposed development is consistent in that “it provides opportunity for a broad range of services and facilities to serve the local population”. The statement also claims that the design of the proposed development has had

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appropriate regard to crime prevention. “There are limited opportunities for antisocial behaviour within the development and it is likely that the proposed development will present a low crime risk.” It also states that the development is not contrary to the public interest. “The proposed development is consistent with the relevant objectives of the zone and will not have any significant impacts on the environment. “Furthermore, the development is such that it will attract customers to the area, increasing the potential for increased clientele for the existing businesses.” Gosford Council has received hundreds of submissions against the proposal with many stating that the boarding house would provide accommodation for drug addicts, alcoholics and people released from prison who have no accommodation. A submission by Helen and Kelvin Gullivar of Killcare stated that the application was “completely out of context with the area which has developed a delightful village atmosphere over recent years”. A submission by Ettalong resident Catherina Anderson also objected strongly to the

“disturbing news”. Ms Anderson’s submission said she was “shocked that anyone with any brains would decide to build such a facility in Ettalong”. “The boarding house, as I read, will be housed for drug addicts, alcoholics and jail releases. “How am I meant to feel with this kind of element and my three daughters; can you assure their safety?” Killcare resident Mr Robyn Wilmot also lodged an objection and said that Ettalong had a “complete lack of services for these type of people”. “Ettalong itself is a sleepy, quiet retirement-holiday area with only, as far as medical support is concerned, two pharmacies and two local doctors. “The Central Coast itself struggles to meet the heath needs of the general population, with an acute shortage of doctors and other health professionals in most suburbs.” The DA is still being assessed and is on public exhibition for community comment until Monday 3 March. Website, 27 Feb 2014 Development application 44920/2013, Gosford Council

he Community Environment Network (CEN) has corrected claims made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that only 555,616 tonnes of waste were dumped at Mangrove Mountain.

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he Gr Greens NSW spokesperson on mining Mr JJeremy Buckingham has introduced legislation into the NSW Legislative legisl Council to stop mining and exploration in the Central Coast drinking water catchment saying it will wi test Premier Barry O’Farrell’s credibility.

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ver 40 residents and Camp Quoll members from the Central Coast community braved the wet and cold conditions to gather at the front gates of Rocla Calga Sand Quarry at 11am on Saturday, March 1, to say no to the expansion that was approved by the NSW State Government on December 23. Camp Quoll, named after the endangered Spotted Quoll living in the area, was set up to protect the local fauna and flora, which rely on aquifers for their survival. Camp Quoll member Ian Sutton, who is also the police liaison for the Peaceful Direct Action, said: “We are blockading the quarry in the hope that we can give a voice to the eleven known endangered and threatened animals that inhabit the proposed quarry site.” “The destruction of habitat and removal of the ridge top aquifers will dramatically alter the existing ecology and see a significant decrease in biodiversity. “With most of the country already degraded, and many of our fauna and flora species lost or endangered, the community must begin to take more responsibility and stand up to protect the last bastions of high biodiversity like that of the Central Coast.

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The development would include a cafe and outdoor seating area and the boarding house which would include a manager’s residence at first and second floor levels and a trafficable roof area. A Statement of Environmental Effects, prepared on behalf of the applicant Simon and Betty Elias - ADG Architects, stated that “careful consideration has been given to the design and layout of the proposed development to ensure that the amenity of the surrounding area will not be compromised and that the work provides a high standard of redevelopment, compatible with and sympathetic to the existing and likely future built and natural environment”. The ground floor would see a cafe on the corner of Ocean View and Ferry Rds, a reception and manager’s office and car parking for 14 vehicles including one disabled space. The first floor would have 14 boarding rooms with individual balconies, each with a kitchenette and bathroom facilities, a common area, terrace and manager’s unit. The second floor would have 15 boarding rooms with balconies, kitchenette, bathroom, common area and terraces. Each room would have a floor

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Many objections are based on rumours and fears that the boarding house would accommodate drug addicts, alcoholics and people released from prison. In answer to questions from Peninsula News, Gosford Council stated: “There is no evidence that the boarding house will be used as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre or similar operation as has been suggested. “At this stage, council does not have information relating to the likely occupants of the boarding house. “The DA has been lodged under Division 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009. “Under the SEPP, there are no requirements in relation the occupants of the boarding house, other than that each room will be occupied by no more than two occupants. “There is no requirement for affordable rental, or for the boarding house to be operated by a social housing provider.”

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Hundreds of submissions have been lodged against an application to build a $2.6 million boarding house and cafe at 302 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong.

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was removed by the EPA, P th tthis his h iis allowed the excess dumping g to occur through to thee present r h. time,” said Mr Asquith. d come “The EPA should clean and tell the fulll story of who authorised thee excess imit was dumping, why the limit ere r the removed and where excess dumping in excess of ns came the consent conditions from. been “Locals have complaining about excess dumping for some time, but ve been their complaints have ignored by the EPA,”” said Mr Asquith. Media release, 7 Mar 2014 uith, CEN John Asquith,

The Cen Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection (No ifs, no buts, a guarantee) Bill 2014 prohibits mining and m exploration activities in a the seven drinking water drin catchments of the Central Coast - the Mangrove Creek Dam, Mardi Dam, M Ourimbah Cr Creek, Wyong River, Porters Creek, Porte Mangrove C Creek Weir and Mooney Mooney Dam catchment areas. Dam catchme “This bill gives “T “Th Thi This Th b Premier Barry O’Farrell err B Barr and members of aann m meem his government the his gove govern rnn opportunity to fulﬁl pportuunnniiity itt their election heirr clear commitment to the com om om mmitment m people of the Central ppe t Coast that m mining and exploration would not occur there – “no ifs, no buts, a guarantee”. guaran the last “Before election Barr Barry O’Farrell made a clear cle promise to the peop people of the Central Coas Coast,” said Mr Buckingham. Minister Former for the Cen Central Coast, former Min Minister for Energy and Resources

and the current Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, wrote a letter to residents of Yarramalong and Dooralong stating: “If necessary, special legislation will be introduced into the Parliament to protect the Wyong water catchment.” Mr Buckingham said: “This will be a test of whether Premier Barry O’Farrell is a man of his word, or whether he’ll say one thing to voters and do another thing in power.” “It goes to the heart of his credibility. “Barry O’Farrell is Premier of this state. “He made a commitment and he can’t now pretend he is powerless to do anything. “This bill provides an opportunity for action instead of excuses,” said Mr Buckingham. The bill was moved by contingency on Thursday, March 6. Media release, 4 Mar 2014 Max Phillips, Ofﬁce of Jeremy Buckingham

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Unless the mining ormer Minister for the Central Coast and Energy and Recourses Mr Chris Hartcher has responded to inquiries made by Wyong proposals are safe, especially in respect Regional Chronicle.

of water catchments, “I am, and always have achieved by proper Planning Assessment they will not be granted been, committed to the scientiﬁc analysis. Commission- to evaluate permission to proceed.” protection of the Central The Government has all scientiﬁc evidence Media statement, 6 Mar 2014 Coast water catchment. established a completely relating to mining Chris Harcther, This protection is best independent process- the proposals. Member for Terrigal MP

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Proposed Council restructure approved

osford Council has approved, but not unanimously, the internal restructure of the company proposed by general manager Mr Paul Anderson which will see 17 redundancies.

The restructure focuses around three major principles: split operational and strategic functions; improve customer’s ability and experience in dealing with council; and reduce council’s external business costs to improve competitiveness and provide greater resources to conduct works. As reported in the previous edition of Coast Community News, according to the report to council by Mr Anderson, the restructure will help create a “long term sustainable future for the council and our community”. Council’s current structure has been in place for nine years. During this time

advances in technology and community expectations have occurred which Mr Anderson said has led to the necessity to make rapid radical change and broad sweeping step changes rather than a more gentle transitional change over a number of years. The new structure involves the dissolution of 36 positions and the creation of 19 new positions. The changes also include the rationalisation of six directorates into four departments to reflect discrete operational and strategic functionality. There will be a reduction of numbers of business unit managers from 23 to 13 service unit managers. This will see the splitting

of some existing business unit activities across the new departments including organisational development, finance, customer services and communications, information management and technology, and water and sewer. It will also result in the amalgamation of some existing business units including fleet and supply, libraries and community, arts and open space and leisure services, recreation and entertainment, development and education and compliance, to create new divisions. There is also the potential for the creation of 22 new units. “It is my belief that the current organisation

structure, which has generally been in place since 2005 (with the exception of the minor alteration in 2013), has been generally appropriate for the exercise of Council’s functions in the past,” said Mr Anderson. “I consider that the proposed changes detailed within this report will provide the opportunity to enhance Council’s provision and management of its services and facilities, to the community, create better alignment of a strategic and operational future and continue the program of continual improvement of our process and ‘open for business’ and now helping our community get on with business,” said Mr Anderson. Crs Vicki Scott, Jim Macfadyen and Bob Ward voted against the restructure.

Cr Macfadyen said: “Our staff are our greatest asset and yet we’re going to reward them by sacking 17 of them.” He said he was concerned about “all the skills and knowledge going out the door” and how much it was going to cost the council in redundancies. “I’m all about jobs,” he said. Cr Scott also spoke against the restructure and said she couldn’t make a decision based on the little discussion that had been had in regard to the restructure. Cr Craig Doyle, however, said he felt positive about the restructure. He said this was his fourth restructure at council but said he was impressed with how much feedback from staff had been received. Mr Anderson, in his

report, stated that staff consultation commenced on January 22. “An area was included where staff were able to make any comments they wished on the proposed structural changes. Mr Anderson said a form for comments on proposed changes was made available and a total of 244 were received, “ranging from broad support to absolute dislike and even one comment of the general manager being a ‘goose’”. Cr Deanna Bocking likened the restructure to the “pruning of a hibiscus tree” stating that in the beginning the tree was stark as a result of the pruning but it was necessary to cut it back in order for the tree to flourish and produce flowers. Kaitlin Watts, 25 Feb 2014 Gosford Council Agenda GEN.3, 25 Feb 2014

Planning circular a good ﬁrst step to protect the community he recent exhibition of documents by the Department of Planning in regard to Section 149 Certificates highlights the difficulties of protecting both communities and waterfront property owners, according to Community Environment Network (CEN) chairman Mr John Asquith.

The planning guidelines provide some direction for councils on the inclusion of Current and Future Planning Controls for properties impacted by rising sea levels. There are approximately 100,000 homes on the

Central Coast and of these, roughly 8,000 will be impacted by sea level rise over the next 100 years. “Identifying areas potentially affected by sea level rise will ensure that steps are taken to mitigate the economic and

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environmental effects and protect communities,” said Mr Asquith. “It will also ensure that infrastructure, rail and roads are upgraded and new homes are not built in vulnerable locations. “A strategy which

looks after everyone in the community as sea levels rise is needed. “While the precise amount of sea level rise is uncertain, our best scientists are providing guidance on what to expect. “We should be planning for this, so that communities and individuals are safe. “A model which involves the community and affected landowners in assessing and identifying strategies to manage the risk is needed.

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“The Bush Fire Risk Management Planning system is an example of a strategic, targeted and inclusive approach which works. “Councils are indemnified from liability if they act in good faith and this could provide a way forward. “The most difficult aspect of planning for future sea level rise is uncertainty around the production of carbon dioxide. “This is accelerating

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due to economic growth in emerging economies. “The level of carbon dioxide production determines the rate of temperature rise and this determines the rate of expansion of the oceans. “The NSW Government has to take action to protect the community and this Planning Circular is a good first step,” Mr Asquith said. Media release, 7 Mar 2014 John Asquith, CEN

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International Women’s Day celebrated

he annual International Women’s Day march and celebration was held in Gosford on Saturday, March 8.

Mann St was closed temporarily at 10am and a group of several hundred women and men proceeded down Mann St and into Kibble Park waving banners to the cheers of onlookers. Official speeches were conducted from the main stage in Kibble Park followed by performances from several community groups. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was “Women Driving Change” to highlight the achievements women make in all facets of professional and personal life. The date of this year’s march and celebration

coincided with the regular Gosford City Markets which are on the second Saturday of each month. Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said he was delighted to work with the Status of Women Committee to bring both events together in what was a very successful collaboration. Kibble Park was themed in the International Women’s Day colours of green, purple and white for the day. Media release, 9 Mar 2014 Paul Brasch, GBID

Kulnura celebrates centenary esidents of Kulnura joined together on Saturday, March 1, to celebrate the township’s 100th birthday.

Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara spoke in parliament about the celebrations. “The name Kulnura is of Aboriginal origin and it means ‘in sight of the sea’,” said Ms McNamara. “Situated in the mountains of the beautiful

Wyong valleys, Kulnura offers some fantastic viewing areas of the sea and the coastline of Dobell. “Home to just over 500 people, the Kulnura community represents everything great about this wonderful nation of ours. “Kulnura illustrates the

diverseness of Dobell, from our tourist destinations on the coast to Wyong valleys and to towns such as Kulnura that support small fruit and poultry industries. “In celebrating Kulnura’s 100th birthday, local residents both past and present spent Saturday

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catching up and reflecting upon the rich history and the town’s uniqueness. “Fortunately, we have insight into Kulnura’s early days through the family history of Mr George T. Hunt, an early settler on the mountain. “Mr Hunt’s family recalls that at the time of settlement, there was a strong support to call the town Passiflora, but Kulnura was eventually agreed upon.

“I am advised that to this day, Kulnura is the only place in the world named Kulnura, something the local residents are fiercely proud of. “On Saturday, I was honoured to attend the celebrations and to learn of the town’s history and of residents past and present. “I was fortunate enough to meet Mr Gibson, a longterm resident aged 93, who spoke of his primary school

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Central Coast Regional Development Corporation has new chairman

Community feedback sought on tree policy survey has been launched by Gosford Council asking residents for comment on the current Tree Preservation Order, as well as the proposed changes to council’s tree policies and procedures.

The online and hard copy surveys aim to gather feedback from interested residents, as well as those who have recently lodged a private tree application or a public tree works request. Council’s director environment and planning Ms Danielle Dickson said that the current tree policy is designed to ensure the safety of residents and their properties. “We’re always looking to better understand the

needs of our residents and to improve the way we do things at council. “Our urban trees are part of what make the Gosford LGA such a unique and beautiful place to live. “Because of this, we’re keen for residents to give us their feedback on how we assess and manage the trees within their local area. “The survey asks residents for comment on council’s current policies and procedures including

permit approvals, fees and response times, as well as more general feedback on tree preservation in Gosford City. “We encourage all residents to give us their honest feedback to ensure we can deliver a policy which represents the needs of our community,” Ms Dickson said. Media release, 26 Feb 2014 Gosford Council Media

March in March calls for transparent, decent and accountable government rganisers of Gosford’s March in March have called out to concerned members of the Central Coast community to attend the event from 10:45am on Saturday, March 15, at Carawah Reserve, West Gosford.

March in March 2014 is an independent, national protest being held in 28 locations across Australia. It has been organised by members of the concerned public, is not associated with any political party or organisation and is devoted to transparent, decent and accountable government. “After the recent tragedy on Manus Island, we think that it is more important than ever that our community calls on the Federal Government to show decency and compassion in its policies,” said a member of Gosford’s March in March organising committee Kym

Presdee. “Whether people voted Liberal, Labor or Greens, we can all agree that common decency should be a basic standard in our democracy.” The organising team of the Gosford March stated that many members of the community were concerned about the approach of the current government. “A lot of people are joining the march for all sorts of reasons,” said fellow member of the committee Rosie Barron. “Some people are concerned about the proposed increase to the cost of Medicare, some are

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worried about the impact of dredging on the Barrier Reef, and of course there are a large number of people who are worried about the Abbott Government’s attitude towards the roll-out of the NDIS.” Kym said: “March in March Gosford is a peaceful opportunity for people on the Central Coast to show the government that there is still a place for kindness in our national conversation.” Media release, 26 Feb 2014 Pat Norman, Gosford’s March in March

he Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) has announced the appointment of Graeme Inchley as chairman of its Board of Directors.

Mr Inchley joined the Board in September 2012 and has been serving as the executive manager for CCRDC since January last year. “Graeme has been a valuable asset to the CCRDC Board of Directors since 2012,” said CCRDC acting general manager Mr Bob Hawes. “With intimate knowledge of our organisation and more than 25 years of experience in the information technology industry and consulting business, he will be a significant benefit to CCRDC. “I am extremely pleased that he will be serving as our chairman. Mr Inchley said he was delighted to accept the appointment as CCRDC’s chairman of the Board. “The outlook for the

Central Coast region is full of promise. “I look forward to sharing my experiences and contributing to the future direction of the organisation,” said Mr Inchley. CCRDC also announced that Sean O’Toole, former CEO of Landcom/UrbanGrowth, was appointed to the Corporation’s Board of Directors. “Sean’s extraordinary development and business expertise, coupled with his knowledge of the Corporation means he is ideally and uniquely placed to be able to contribute to the operation and outcomes of the CCRDC Board,” said Mr Hawes. “Sean will add great value to our Board.” Ken Jolly, Stephen

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Free hearing checks as part of Seniors’ Week

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entral Coast Local Health District is warning people who attended the Ground Sounds music festival held at the Gosford Showground on Saturday, February 15, to watch out for symptoms of measles.

communication difficulty, not just for you, but also for your partner, children, and friends. “It is worth taking the simple step of having your hearing checked to identify whether a problem exists and what can be done to help communication. “Our team will also be on hand to guide you through what next steps you may have to take in regards to your hearing. “The positives of seeking help for hearing loss far outweigh the negatives. “Not only do most people who receive some sort of hearing device report improved hearing, they also report an overall increase in the quality of their lives. “Although some people

may believe there is a stigma in wearing hearing aids, the truth is hearing loss and problems communicating are often much more noticeable than a small, discreet aid. “People should also remember that losing your hearing doesn’t always lead to a hearing aid. “Sometimes it’s just hearing the television, conversing on the phone or hearing the doorbell that’s the issue. “There are many solutions available to help improve your everyday hearing.” Media release, 7 Mar 2014 Emily Tutt, Australian Hearing Hub

his year, Central Coast Local Health District, Gosford and Wyong Councils and the Central Coast NSW Medicare Local are working together to increase flu immunisation among those most at risk.

Dr Peter Lewis from the Public Health Unit, Central Coast Local Health District said it is important the community takes seriously the risks associated with the winter flu season in susceptible people, because flu symptoms can quickly progress to become life threatening. Dr Lewis stressed being prepared and getting vaccinated before this year’s flu season starts. “Influenza is a highly contagious and potentially serious disease that can be spread through coughing and sneezing,” Dr Lewis said. “It is difficult to predict the severity of a flu season but vaccination is still the

best protection against this disease.” The advice from NSW Health to prevent flu is to get vaccinated against influenza, especially if you are at risk of severe disease or care for people who are at risk. The influenza vaccine is free for persons 65 years and older, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and older, pregnant women and individuals aged six months and over with medical conditions predisposing to severe influenza. Dr Lewis emphasised the need for people 65 years and older to be immunised. “As people age, despite how youthful and healthy

they may appear, the immune system weakens and the ability to fight illness decreases. “As a result, adults 65 years of age and older are more vulnerable to the flu and its related complications,” Dr Lewis said. “It is also recommended that those who may spread the flu to people at high risk should be vaccinated. “This includes family members and health care workers. “While these people cannot be vaccinated for free, they can still arrange vaccination by talking to their doctor.” Media release, 7 Mar 2014 Sharna Ryan, Central Coast Local Health District

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Will the Gosford challenge be another Taj Mahal?

Our water supply is in danger

Gosford challenge is at risk. Don’t let the minority win. Join the majority and support our city of the future.”

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This was part of the headline to promote Gosford’s Future in the May 2, 2012, edition of the Central Coast Express Advocate (pages 72/73). The full two page ad was supported by Gosford City Council. Compare the artist’s impression version of The Landing in the Central Coast Express Advocate to the Coast Community News version on April 23, 2012, (page 1). With the council’s buddybuddy relationship with the business community, a development on this scale could only be described as a concept. Planning is a continuous ‘work in progress’ comparable to the construction of the Opera House, with the possibility

Letters to the editor should be sent to: Coast Community News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@gosfordnews.org See Page 2 for contribution conditions

that an oyster depuration plant can be constructed as a restaurant. How did it happen? September 30, 1999, Taj Mahal: Open for business. “It’s taken more than 10 years but Koolewong’s Taj Mahal has finally opened for business.” Allen Strom was more practical.

Gosford District Environment Foundation: Bulletin No9 October 95 (page 3). Waiting For The Flag Fall: “An interesting array of long absent faces appeared in the Council Chamber on September 26 when the mayor was elected, but none more indicative of power politics than the owners of the Taj Mahal and Bob Bourne”. With the casting vote in the hands of a coalition between Labor Right and the Chamber of Commerce, “a better world” of development at any cost, seems just around the corner. Lack of interest from councillors has transferred the politics to council staff. Letter, 11 Feb 2014 Norman Harris, Umina

he facts are that the very large garbage dump, Mount Bingo, has been established on the highest point of porous sandstone uplift which contains an aquifer which supplies the ring of surrounding national parks, the Central Coast water authority and the rural mountain community with water.

This all happened without the knowledge of the Mountain community, Central Coast community or the owners of the land (Mangrove RSL sub branch). The 100 acre site was donated to the Mountain community in 1966 for community purpose. At a community meeting at Mangrove Mountain on Thursday, February 27, the following points were made: a minimum of 28 days adjournment is essential to allow the Mangrove Mountain RSL Sub Branch to get legal support and urgent details e.g. how close is the dump to

How unpatriotic they are, allowing our country to be sold to foreigners. Should not the government of the day do as what the people want it as they are public servants? Tony, abolish the board and inform all foreigners that our country is not for

the government’s. Since the late 1960s, I have laid wreaths at cenotaphs and praised the nation’s soldiers and our forces. sale at any price. My late father and grandfather fought to keep the nation in our hands and

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Our country is not for sale wish to make comment on the unpatriotic government and the so called “Foreign Investment Review Board”.

adjoining Central Mangrove Primary School, our future central school site; this site was to include a swimming pool, lookout, picnic area and later a golf course etc. for the community; the waste dumped is hundreds of thousands of tons over the DA approval, contents unknown; volume is not always recorded; the adjoining factory dumps effluent water there also;

Lt Col Taylor (the donor’s) ashes are buried in garbage. The garbage must be removed from our aquifer and town water at once. The estimated $15 million cost is small compared to the future damage to our aquifer. The planned sale removes the home of our local RSL sub branch, ANZAC celebrations, community facilities and the priorities of our aquifer. Any letters of support much appreciated.

think more injection of housing for seniors would be a great improvement.

It would bolster spending in the Town Centre. Bunnings and Masters are mostly private funds and probably with their contributions have added to the roads development around their respective sites.

Gosford died when Erina fair opened. Bring the city alive again with people living in it and spending in the shops. Foreshore development and performing arts centre is to be commended.

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On the Beat

Teenager charged with stealing Enmore man arrested over teenage boy has been charged after allegedly stealing an elderly man’s wallet at Wyoming on Friday, March 7.

At about 12:45pm, a 72-year-old man was sitting next to a 15-year-old boy at a bus stop near the intersection of Warrawilla and Maidens Brush Rds. Police have been told the elderly man dropped his shopping list and, as he leant over to pick it up, the teen allegedly grabbed the man’s wallet from his hand, before running away. The elderly man was not

injured. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were called and commenced an investigation into the incident. A short time later they attended a nearby address, where they arrested a 15-year-old boy. It’s alleged when the

boy was searched, officers found a small amount of cannabis. He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with steal from person and possession of a prohibited drug. The boy was granted conditional bail to appear in children’s court on Friday, April 11. Media release, 8 Mar 2014 NSW Police Media

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indecent assault in Gosford man has been charged over the alleged indecent assault of a teenage girl at a football match at Gosford.

As reported in Coast Community News 76 on February 12, about 7:35pm on Saturday, February 8, a 15-year-old girl was walking with a friend through Central Coast Stadium at a Central Coast Mariners’ home game. It is alleged that as she walked near the eastern exit gate, a man approached her and indecently assaulted her. The girls informed security and police were

man has been charged after allegedly seriously assaulting another man at Kincumber on Thursday, March 6.

At about 6:15pm, police were called to a house on Kooronya Rd following reports a man had been assaulted. It is believed two men were sitting outside the property when they became involved in a verbal argument. During the incident, a 47-year-old man was allegedly punched by a 26-year-old man and fell to ground striking his head on the concrete.

He sustained head injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics before being airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital where he remains in an induced coma. His condition is listed as critical. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended the premises and established a crime scene that was examined by

forensic officers. About 7:30pm, police attended a nearby house where they arrested a 26-year-old man. He was taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was charged with recklessly cause grievous bodily harm. The man was granted strict conditional bail to appear before Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, April 22. Media release, 7 Mar 2014 NSW Police Media

73 year old woman assaulted at Gosford woman has been charged over an alleged assault at Gosford Railway Station on Wednesday, March 5.

A 33-year-old woman boarded a northbound train at Central Railway Station at around 12:45pm. Police have been told as the train approached Woy Woy Railway Station, the woman became aggressive towards a number of passengers. At Gosford Railway Station, it is alleged the woman assaulted a 73-yearold woman as they both exited the train. Officers attached to the Police Transport Command were called and the woman was arrested at the scene. She was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged That

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conditional bail, to appear at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, April 22. The older woman did not suffer any serious injuries. Media release, 6 Mar 2014 NSW Police Media

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 contacted. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area attended and commenced an

investigation. Police arrested a 29-yearold man at an Enmore address on Tuesday, March 4. He was taken to Newtown Police Station where he was charged with aggravated indecent assault. The man was granted conditional bail to appear before Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, April 15. Media release, 6 Mar 2014 NSW Police Media

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Just before 7pm, a man armed with a knife entered a sandwich shop on the Pacific Highway and demanded money from two boys aged 14 and 16 years. The man fled the scene with cash a short time later. Officers attached to the Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene. They are wishing to speak to a man who may be able to assist them with their inquiries. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 185cm tall, 17-25 years old, and was seen wearing black track pants, a dark hooded jumper and a white t-shirt. Media release, 25 Feb 2014 NSW Police Media

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Eighteen new public housing units completed

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Pacific Link CEO Mr Keith Gavin, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Pacific Link chairman Mr David Bacon welcome the new Housing NSW development

ousing NSW has redeveloped two properties in North Gosford which has resulted in 18 new units.

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Bacon said. The new units in North Gosford will be managed by Pacific Link Housing. “More than 80% of people applying for public and/or social housing have shown a preference for either one or two-bedroom units,” he said. “People prefer to live alone for many different reasons, but the fact is that they prefer to live alone. ‘Until recently, the public housing model has been family oriented – with a tendency towards one size fits all. “Now, Housing NSW is developing brand new housing concepts that meet contemporary needs and aspirations at lower cost by making better use of existing land holdings.” The new development includes 15 single bedroom units and three two-bedroom units. Seven of the 15 units

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are designed to become wheelchair friendly if needed, with dual-purpose drop-down kitchen cabinets, benches and a range of other wheelchair-ready facilities already installed. “This is a development designed to meet the needs of people living in a world where the only certainty is change,” said Mr Bacon. “These units are compact, modern and highly sustainable with solar power and many other systems to reduce long term costs in operation,” he said. “Housing NSW deserves our thanks and wide recognition for its work as a leading designer and provider of highly efficient, adequately sized, wellplanned low-cost public housing,” he said. Pacific Link will manage the new 18-unit block on a headlease forming part of a stock transfer agreement with Housing NSW.

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The funding will be used to highlight the variety of experiences the destination has to offer and encourage people to visit during the March to November period. It will also promote the region as a destination for events and conferences, and showcase the area to the international market through participation at key tradeshows. “This funding will give the local tourism industry a much-needed boost, bringing more visitors to stay at our hotels, eat at our restaurants, shop at our retail outlets and visit our attractions”, said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “Besides attracting tourists from other regions, the activity will target international visitors to Sydney encouraging them to include a visit to the Central Coast during their stay.” Central Coast Tourism CEO Ms Robyne Abernethy said: “For the last calendar year the local visitor economy was valued at

$800 million dollars.” “This funding will support the local industry in driving off-peak visitation, increasing overnight spend and boosting awareness of our region.” Minister for Tourism and Major Events Mr George Souris said the NSW Government has committed nearly $22 million to the Regional Visitor Economy Fund over three years, which was a $6 million increase on funding from the previous three year period. “It’s great to see this commitment to tourism in regional NSW has increased visitor expenditure by 11% on the previous year, to more than $13.7 billion,” Mr Souris said. “Since 2013 the NSW Government has invested over $260,000 in the Central Coast region, and that investment was matched dollar-for-dollar by the local industry and Central Coast Tourism.” Media release, 6 Mar 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford MP

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Mt Penang: Discover the difference

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t Penang Parklands’ Event Park is designed specifically to host major outdoor events and festivals. Originally located where Kariong Mountains High School currently resides, the Event Park was relocated near the Mt Penang Gardens. Last year, high quality electrical services were installed to 80% of the site. Sure to attract more prospective event organisers to the region, the provision of these services to the Event Park will also enhance the potential for more and greater diversity of events at the Parklands. Spread across five hectares of flat, open space, the Event Park can accommodate up to 25,000 people. This multipurpose site is a great idea for a huge range of outdoor functions, from festivals, motor shows, cinemas, corporate functions, markets, obstacle courses, carnivals, cycle tours, expos, music concerts to a grand gala under the stars. On Saturday, March 15, the Event Park will host the first Mountain Sounds Festival. Music lovers will enjoy an all-star line-up of national and international acts and DJs. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at http://events.ticketbooth.com.au/

event/MountainSoundsFestival/. For more information on this event, visit www. facebook.com/mountainsoundsfestival. By providing an event destination with permanent electrical services, the Central Coast community will see real beneﬁt. The increase in event activity at Mt Penang Parklands will create job opportunities and increase tourist activity, including overnight stays on the Central Coast, boosting the local economy. Work is continuing on site, with the allocation of additional funds to provide perimeter fencing and other electrical components. These improvements complement the existing ample on-site parking provisions. For more information about hiring the Event Park for your next business or social function contact:

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Mt Penang Gardens. Book a tour today. Spanning 8 hectares, the Gardens are home to 1,000 Australian plant species, cascading waterways and the magniﬁcent Wondabyne Stone Sculptures. Explore the 12 themed gardens or book a guided tour. Enjoy the parkland’s free gas BBQs or stop by the café. Open daily 9:30am-4:30pm (closed Christmas and Boxing Day). For more information visit www.ccrdc.nsw.gov.au/MtPenangGardens or to book a tour call 4340 1002

Host your next outdoor event or festival at Mt Penang Event Park and Gardens. Mt Penang Event Park is the ultimate outdoor space designed speciﬁcally to host major outdoor events and festivals. If you’re planning a smaller event, Mt Penang Gardens offers expansive lawns, perfect for community events, exhibitions, markets, concerts, weddings and other intimate outdoor functions.

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Mt Penang: Discover the difference Experience the wonder W

ith beautiful and peaceful surroundings, the opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy a fun-filled day at Mt Penang Parklands are endless. Why not take the whole family to the parklands this weekend? Discover an enchanting turn of season and enjoy a peaceful oasis just two minutes off the Gosford exit (on the M1). One of the most scenic areas on the Central Coast, it has something for everyone. Meet up with friends, walk your dog under a canopy of trees, enjoy the solitude of a run or conversely, the adrenalin of a Jet-Pack experience. Nature lovers, birdwatchers, amateur photographers, naturalists and students of the environment alike will revel in the beauty and natural habitats found in the parklands. Prefer quiet solitude and tranquility? Stay for a short while or cook up a feast on one of the free gas BBQs. Sit back under the shade of one of the many trees on this historic site while the kids hunt for lizards or play a friendly game of cricket in the wide open spaces. Observe the beautiful butterflies throughout some stunning gardens. Mt Penang Parklands is home to the Mt Penang Gardens which showcases over 1,000 native species of plants surrounded by an environment teeming with wildlife and waterfowl. Looking for something a little more exciting? Make sure to check out one of the newest attractions. Thrill seekers can brave an exhilarating Jet-Pack experience. The Parklands is also the only place on the Central Coast which offers Segway rides. Segway Central Coast offers kids and adults of all ages fully escorted rides around the parklands. You’ll be surprised at how easy and fun it is! In addition, the Parklands is home to the Central Coast Cricket Museum. The museum is like entering a time machine to decades past. It’s open seven days a week, and admission is free. The grounds of the Parklands are a public space available to the whole community, free of charge. With ample, on-site parking, we invite you to take a drive out to the amazing parklands and experience it firsthand. Come and have a look. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed! You’ll quickly learn why the parklands have become one of the Central Coast’s favourite leisure destinations.

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elebrating the continuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures from around Australia, NAISDA Dance College has been at the forefront of Contemporary Indigenous Dance from which world renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre was born. Culture is at the heart of NAISDA and we offer a unique opportunity for Central Coast families to learn about the world’s oldest living culture while working with NAISDA to address the National Closing the Gap initiative. NAISDA students (or Developing Artists as we call them) are selected from regional, rural and remote communities across Australia. NAISDA has 57 Developing Artists currently enrolled for 2014. 23 of these Developing Artists are new and working towards their qualiﬁcations in dance and some require accommodation. While we accommodate our over 18 year olds, we are looking for support to give our younger DA’s a supportive home environment to support the rigours of full time study. If you would like to support DAs and become an active contributor to Closing the Gap and the NAISDA Homestay program, then please email Sue Gosson at: sgosson@naisda.com.au or freecall 1800 117 116.

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0403 354 568 www.segwaycentralcoast.com.au Coast Community News and Segway Central Coast are giving one reader the chance to win a 30 minute Segway fun ride for four people. The rides are operated at Mount Penang Parklands every weekend from 10am until 2pm as well as school holidays and most public holidays. Segway Central Coast is a fun activity for ages nine to 90 and is an easy, enjoyable and a unique experience not found in any other way. To win the Segway experience, write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to Coast Community News Segway Central Coast competition PO Box 1056, Gosford, NSW, 2250, by the close of business Tuesday, March 25.

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Mt Penang: Discover the difference Reinvigorate your heart and soul M

t Penang Gardens offers a beautiful change this season. Opened in 2003, the eight hectare gardens are truly a natural beauty on the Central Coast. The Gardens are the work of Anton James from JMD Design whose contemporary and whimsical concept saw him win a competition to create them. Gifted by the NSW Government, Mt Penang Gardens is made up of 12 themed gardens which feature a variety of permanent and changeable gardens modelled around a cascading water feature and outdoor amphitheatre, with all the water collected on site. The Gardens are home to 1,000 native plant species and includes elements that acknowledge our indigenous culture, as well as striking inspirations from other countries. Since 2004, 12 magniﬁcent Wondabyne Stone Sculptures have occupied an area in the Gardens. Having been moved from their original site at the Gosford Quarries, the sculptures are now more readily accessible to the community and are kept safe from vandalism. Last year, the Gardens celebrated 10 years and, as a gift to the community, admission was made free. Today, entry into the gardens remains free, for a limited time only. A number of Blue Thumb volunteers also celebrated 10 years with the Gardens, being

garden ambassadors involved with gardening, tours, holiday programs and events. We can all agree that the Gardens wouldn’t be the beautiful place it is without its volunteers. Whether you are a gardening enthusiast, photographer, bird watcher, belong to a community group or plan to catch up with family and friends, there is so much to enjoy this season. Explore the grounds by taking a guided tour of the gardens with the Blue Thumb volunteers or just wandering around at your own leisurely pace. Be sure to check out the array of different waterbird species in the dams, whilst experiencing the brilliant foliage colour on offer. Admire the beautiful Coastal Wattles, Swamp Banksias and the Banksia Grevillia, which are all local to the Central Coast and Sydney basin. The turn of the season is a delight to experience. Take a stroll through the ever-changing gardens, feed the ducks, bring a picnic, take advantage of the free BBQ facilities or drop by the Waterfall Café, which offers a delightful menu and Devonshire tea. For more information about booking a guided tour or becoming a Blue Thumb volunteer contact:

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Mt Penang: Discover the difference Reactivating Mt Penang Parklands W

ith full occupancy on site, Mt Penang Parklands is home to a flourishing business and educational hub. A community of small to medium enterprises, which includes an array of architecture and engineering technology firms, environmental specialists, education providers, building and construction companies, call Mt Penang ‘home’. In the past decade, more than 30 local and national businesses have relocated to the Parklands’ splendid, century-old buildings. Several have built solid and rewarding business partnerships, benefiting from the close proximity to one another to foster innovative thinking and collaboration. Amongst the tenants are a group of Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) providing the local Central Coast community with vital resources servicing the disabled, elderly and disadvantaged. The unique commercial office space provides an optimal working environment, with huge open spaces, beautiful surroundings, ample free parking provisions, good public transport and close proximity to the M1, off

Cherishing our unique history F

or 74 years Mt Penang Parklands was home to the Gosford Farm Home for Boys. Initially the ‘industrial farm’ was situated on a 681-acre reserve. Opened in 1912, it primarily housed teenage boys who were dependent, neglected, delinquent or serious offenders. Initially, the boys lived in large bell tents while they built temporary accommodation. Sadly, some were still living in tents two years later. By 1914, the Department of Public Instruction considered the farm one of the best constructed and most up-to-date institutions dealing with juvenile offenders in the Southern Hemisphere. Indeed, Mt Penang had become the largest institution for boys. It is here that the boys were able to gain considerable skills and experience in building, carpentry and agriculture. Between 90 and 100 boys worked on site on a daily basis. The boys constructed some twenty buildings with the assistance of local builders and carpenters. Change took place in the 1940s, with the institution renamed the Mt Penang Training School for Boys. With a focus on re-educating and rehabilitating delinquent boys, inmates spent alternate days in the schoolroom and in the workroom. Significant boundary modifications took place between 1981 and 1986 when the property was being managed by Landcom. By 1986 the property consisted of 182 hectares. In 2000, the Festival Development Corporation, a statutory government authority, took over the management of the 156 hectare site. This area excluded the land retained by the Department of Juvenile Justice. In 1984, Brad Russell, the secretary of the Gosford Historical Association, mounted a successful campaign to save the historically significant buildings. These buildings are now home to more than 30 businesses, education facilities and non-profit organisations. Today, Carinya, which was built by the boys in 1912 and used as a dormitory in the 1980s, is leased by one of the Parklands’ tenants. Its construction has stood the test of time thanks to local building materials gathered from the region. The building boasts sandstone from Gosford Quarry, transported up the hill by bullock and cart, as well as hardwood timber, supplied from the local timber mill in Erina, and floated down to the site via the Narara Creek. Since 2010, Mt Penang Parklands is being managed by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, a State-owned agency tasked with ensuring that over one hundred years of Central Coast history is preserved and enjoyed by the community.

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Water Bugs on show at Holgate

Land for Wildlife free seminar at Mangrove Mountain

Education

he Hawkesbury to Hunter Land for Wildlife program will hold a free seminar on Saturday, March 22, at the Mangrove Mountain Memorial Golf Club.

Land for Wildlife is a national program that works with landholders to help them manage their properties to include biodiversity values along with their other activities. The aim of the seminar is to provide local landholders with information about support that is available to them. The seminar will give local landholders on the Mountain an opportunity to engage in making their farms more environmentally friendly by registering with the free Land for Wildlife program. Featuring local speakers from Local Land Services and the Community Environment Network (CEN), the seminar will provide information on the

Land for Wildlife program; how to make your farm or property wildlife friendly and also explain how to access funding for the endangered hanging swamp wetland that may be present on your land. CEN Chairman Mr John Asquith said: “The Mangrove Mountain Somersby area is a vital part of the Hawkesbury to Hunter zone, and it is important to support the economy of the area as well as preserve and protect wildlife corridors and hanging swamps.” “The Land for Wildlife program is a real gamechanger for landholders aiming to maintain sustainable farms while supporting the environment,” said Mr Asquith.

Land for Wildlife is a nation-wide voluntary registration program that supports landholders who provide habitat for native wildlife on their land. Landholders are eligible to join Land for Wildlife if they have a minimum of 1/2 hectare of good quality bushland on their property. Land for Wildlife gives landholders the opportunity to participate in workshops, meet like-minded people and receive regular updates and newsletters with no cost to register. The seminar is open to the public as well as those landholders already affiliated with the program. Media release, 7 Mar 2014 John Asquith, CEN

Bioscience/technology specialist school taking applications ariong Mountains High School is currently taking applications for its 2015 selective class which has a focus on bioscience and technology options.

The school is a bioscience/technology specialist school which offers courses in computer technology, exercise and sport science, food

and nutrition, forensics, horticulture, marine studies and zoology. Interested families can attend an information evening at the school on

Wednesday, March 12, from 6:30pm. Email, 24 Feb 2014 Julie Kellner, Kariong Mountains High School

Caligem Health welcomes Ms Erin Hyde Psychologist and Dr Maria Kahloon to the practice. Dr Kahloon is a graduate of Sydney University and specialises in; • General Practice Medicine • Womens Health • Implanon Insertion & Removal

• Special Interest in Mental Health • Musculoskeletal Medicine

Open Monday to Saturday

Late appointments available 2nd Floor, 10 William Street Gosford Phone 4369 8999

A previous Water Bugs workshop

he Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling on people interested in the local environment to come along to a fun-filled community activity to learn about the different types of ‘Water Bugs’ that can be found living in various marine environments around the Central Coast.

The event will be conducted by the Community Environment Network’s Waterwatch program on Wednesday, March 19, from 9am to 11am at Holgate. Waterwatch is a national water quality monitoring and catchment education program involving schools, community groups and landholders. “Estuaries, streams,

rivers, wetlands and lakes are home to many small animals without a backbone, called invertebrates,” said Central Coast Waterwatch assistant coordinator Ms Lucinda de Jong. “The presence and abundance of different types of invertebrates can provide an indication of the health of the ecosystem,” said Ms de Jong. The Central Coast

Waterwatch program is funded and supported by the Community Environment Network. No experience is necessary with all training and equipment to be provided. The activity is free and morning tea will be provided on the morning. Media release, 4 Mar 2014 Lucinda de Jong, Central Coast Waterwatch Association

Residents oppose Wamberal 24 hour childcare centre petition with 31 signatures has been received by Gosford Council from residents of Lea Ave and Longview Close, Wamberal, opposing the proposed 24 Hour Childcare Centre at 586 Tumbi Rd, Wamberal.

Petitioners stated that Tumbi Rd was a busy thoroughfare due to the chaotic traffic conditions created by Wamberal Public School. Petitioners further stated

that they would find it more difficult to gain access to the already crowded Tumbi Rd, given the congestion of extra traffic to the Child Care entry and exit which is directly opposite Lea Ave.

Petitioners have asked that Council consider their objection against the development. Gosford Council Agenda P.5, 25 Feb 2014

Michael Harmey Podiatrist Home Visit Service Central Coast Veterans Affairs or EPC referrals accepted All aspects of Podiatry covered. Diabetic Foot Assessments Footwear and general foot advice

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Coastal a Cappella to perform at Erina omen’s chorus group Coastal a Cappella will perform for respite carers from Life Without Barriers (LWB) on Saturday, March 15, as part of their new show That’s Life! at the Impact Centre, Erina.

The chorus is a national competition-winning group and a fixture at the Hunter Valley Gardens Lights Spectacular each year and a regular at the Wyong Council citizenship ceremonies. LWB is a not-for-profit organisation providing

family support and outof-home care services across Australia and New Zealand. That’s life! is a celebration of song, love and life which Coastal’s music director Ms Linda Wareham said was “a big part of the universal

experience of life”. “Few care more deeply for others than the many carers who have chosen to devote their time to helping others through Life Without Barriers. “We take the music seriously and aim to have people rocking in the aisles,” she said. Hunter Valley comedian Alan Glover will also be on

the bill for the concert. Between comedy gigs from Nimbin to London, Singapore to Dungog, Alan

also works in television and film, and radio voiceover.

Media release, 4 Mar 2013 Natasha Whitwell, Coastal a Cappella

Handmade Craft Market moves to Terrigal HS

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he Handmade Craft Market will be held at its new location at Terrigal High school for the first time on Sunday, March 30, from 9:30am to 2:30pm.

“This is our first Handmade Craft Market for the year and we are so excited about our new location at Terrigal High School,” said Handmade Craft Market organiser Ms Melissa Garland. “There is something for everyone. “We are passionate about supporting our handmade and craft community on the Central Coast and we have teamed that with a fun day

out for the whole family, with fun for the kids and delicious food. “There is plenty of parking at this venue as well as plenty of shady areas to sit down and have a bite to eat, or an organic coffee during a quick break from shopping. “You will find plenty of room to walk comfortably around our stalls and easy access to have a chat with our friendly stallholders.

“This is the only truly handmade market on the Coast,” said Ms Garland. The Handmade Craft Market raises money for local charities and supports the local community. One hundred per cent of the gold coin entry donation for the March market goes to Care for the Coast. “We love supporting this group,” said Ms Garland. “Care for the Coast is a rapidly growing nonprofit

organisation whose function is to bring the Central Coast community together to help each other in time of need and crisis. “They also act as a community noticeboard and referral service, and they collect preloved and new items to rehome to families in need,” said Ms Garland. The first 100 people through the doors will receive a free goodie bag full of samples and offers. Email, 3 Mar 2014 Melissa Garland, Handmade Craft Market

Where do you get it? Following is a list of all good outlets where you can get your free copy of Coast Community News Avoca Avoca Cinema Avoca Primary School Bottle Shop Bowling Club Sul Rondo Café Central Mangrove Memorial Golf Club Copacabana Chemist Copacabana Shops Kiosk East Gosford East Gosford Cafes East Gosford Hotel East Gosford Shopping Centre Gosford Regional Gallery St Edward College High School St Josephs Girls College High School Empire Bay Service Station Erina Bob Jane Central Coast Adventist School Central Coast Grammar School Dulux Erina Fair Library Erina Leagues Club Erina Mall Fitness 2000 Fountain Plaza IGA Supermarket McDonalds Organic Plus

Red Rooster Shell Service Station Singos Meats Tarragal Glen Village The Bungalows Woodport Inn Woodport Retirement village Forresters Beach Retirement village Green Point Bakery Broadlands Chemist Green Point Christian College Green Point Community Centre Green Point Village Pool Shop Medical Centre Mr Catering-Greenway cafe Shopping Centre Gosford Bite Me Take Away Caltex Service Centre Central Coast Leagues Club Central Coast Mariners’ Home Games Ducks Crossing Publications Duttons Tavern Gosford Bowls Club Gosford High School Gosford Hospital Gosford Hotel Gosford Library Gosford Police Headquarters

Gosford Senior Citizen Centre Gosford Showground Gosford TAFE Gosford Uniting Church Imperial Centre Lady Kendall Little Bottler Monti’s My Cafe Imperial Centre Public School RSL Retirement Village and Community Centre Tourism Information Centre West Gosford RSL

McDonalds Pizza Shell Service Station Subway South Kincumber Shops Swim Centre Take away Food Outlets Tyrepower Video Westpac

Kariong Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Kariong Supermarkets Kariong Tavern Langford Drive Service Station Mt Penang Tourist information Centre Shell Service Station

Lisarow B.J Howes Metal land Lisarow Plaza Shopping Centre

Kincumber Bakery Brentwood Village Hungry Wolf Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Gym KFC Kincumber Library Kincumber Nautical Village Kincumber Primary School Kincumber Shopping Centre Fresko Fruits Multi Purpose Community Centre

Kulnura General Store Laguna General Store

Narara Narara Community Centre Narara Service Station Parsons Rd Narara Valley shops Narara Take Away Narara Home Central Service Station - Manns Rd/Merinee Rd Niagara Park Niagara Park Community Centre Niagara Park Primary School Niagara Park Supermarket Sara Lee Niagara Park Tavern Jenny Gee School Wear North Gosford Network Video North Gosford Private

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Point Clare Acorn Garden Centre Aubrey Downer Meat Discounter Liquor Shop Point Clare Community Hall Point Clare Real Estate Point Clare Shopping Centre Point Clare Thai Takeaway

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Call 4325 7369 if you would like to be added to this list.

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Community Groups ABC - “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170

Not for Profit Organisations Directory Meditation every Thursday 7-8pm 0467 558 672

Garden Clubs Erina Heights Garden Club Meet at 10am 3rd Fri each Month Meetings and garden visits informal and friendly. New members welcome 4384 6750

Koolewong, Point Clare & Tascott Progress Association www.fabcnsw.org.au Aims to provide resources for communication. Central Coast Over 30s Special guests, community Social Group Inc involvement, heritage, diversity, We offer social contact, Australasian Native education, safety and small entertainment events & new Orchid Society business opportunities. friendships for people in their Point Clare Community Hall - Cultivation and conservation of 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. Our events range from; Narara Community Centre, 2 0411 266 325 Live Music, House Parties, Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ 4340 5157 Seniors Computer Club Picnics, Trips Away & lots Central Coast Inc. more. Matcham Garden Club Beginners class PC or Mac For a FREE calendar call Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Monthly Meetings and Garden Sharon on 0432 760 272 or Visits with speakers and Fri for most programs – see email cco30s@live.com.au discussions relating to rare website. 10am – 12md or 1pm and unusual plants. - 3pm Kincumber & District Community Care New comers welcome Services - Central Coast Neighbourhood Centre. Mthly Every 2nd Thur Meetings, Guest Speaker at Memory lane - Doing things 12noon to 2.30pm Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon together Café 4367 6292 4369 2530 For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a Wamberal Sydney Welsh Choir relaxing coffee morning with Garden Club Inc Cultural not for profit others experiencing similar 10am 3rd Tue organisation performing at circumstances related outing following week concerts and various venues 10am to 11.30am Visitors Welcome to promotoe the Welsh Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Terrigal Rotary Hall culture with our singing, also Gosford 2nd Wednesday 4384 5193 performing for charity fund 4324 4244 4385 2205 raising. 4369 3378 Health Groups Gosford-Narara Community Centres Alcoholics Anonymous Neighbourhood Centre If you want to drink, Gosford 50+ Leisure and School Holiday activities, that’s your business. Learning Centre playgroup, multicultural If you want to stop, Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, programs, community activities that’s our business. Tai Chi, Scrabble, Darts, Rooms for Hire Meet every Sat - Progress Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, 4329 4477 Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, admin@gnnc.com.au 8pm Gentle Swimming, Line 4323 3890 Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, Gosford Politics Womens Group, Zumba, in the Pub Dying with Dignity NSW, Crochet, Computers Come and solve the problems Central Coast 4324 4749 of the world over a friendly Working to give those drink and a bite to eat. Guest suffering unrelievedly from Mingaletta Aboriginal speakers. terminal or incurable illness Torres Strait Islander First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s the legal right to request & Corporation Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford The Mingaletta community receive medical help to die 0438 363 108 centre provides its members Quarterly Meetings and other community groups a 4369 8053 I AM LOST meeting place and referal hub Deep Conversations & for education, health, wellGROW - Free Weekly 12 Step systematic exercises for being and cultural programs Mental Health Self Help Group understanding my self & my through consultative services - Helping thousands to recover place in life. and community programs. from mental health challenges Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and Mon-Fri 9am 4pm for more than 55 years to find modern knowledge. 6 Sydney Ave Umina a GROW group near you call 0425 296 783 4342 7515 1800 558 268 or visit www.gurdjieff.org.au admin@mingaletta.com.au www.grow.net.au GROW Groups meet weekly all Rotary Club of Kariong Neighbourhood year round Gosford North Centre A very active community ‘A friendly, caring, Safe and Meals on Wheels minded club with many Connected Community’ Delivered meals and flexible projects focussed on assisting We provide information about food options for people with a youth. If you are keen to local services - Counselling, functional disability support our great projects, early childhood nurse, legal 4382 9401 get involved with our fun club or advice, computer classes, discuss joining, please contact room hire, equipment hire, Central Coast Prostate Graham Black advertising, playgroups, Cancer Support Group 0410 509 071, friendship groups, (Gosford) grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Health and fitness groups, Meet last Friday Month parenting groups, cooking Terrigal Uniting Church Rotary Club of classes and zumba. 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal Kariong/Somersby 4340 1724 9.30am to 12 noon International service club 4367 9600 improves lives of communities Kincumber www.pcfa.org.au in Australia and overseas. Fun- Neighbourhood Centre ﬁlled activities, fellowship and • Personal development Central Coast Prostate friendship breakfasts. Phillip • Community Garden Cancer Support Group House, 21 Old Mount Penang • Counselling (Wyong) Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am • Meditation Meet last Monday Month 4340 4529 • Support and friendship Toukley RSL Club kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Groups Homes Ave Toukley • Music and Movement for 10.00am to 12 noon U3A Central Coast under 5 4356 9300 Mature age people are invited • Yoga www.pcfa.org.au to participate in a wide range • Rooms for hire of courses to broaden the 4363 1044 Gambling Solutions mind and make new friends Gambling help counsellors 0408 704 701 Wyoming provide free, confidential, www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Community Centre professional service to Programs and activities incl. gamblers, family and friends. Kadam Sharawa Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Institute Inc Breakfast’s, Community Gosford, The Entrance. Tibetan Buddhist Group Markets, Out of School Hours 4344 7992 Offering Courses in Buddhist Care, Play Group 4323 7483 Philosophy from manager@wyomingcc.org.au Beginning to Advanced Level. All welcome at Green Point Community Centre

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh ins. Stone Building. Anglican Church Mann St. Gosford, Thursday 2:15pm www.oa.org 0412 756 446

History Groups Brisbane Water Historical Society • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270 Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast For anyone interested in early history or early family histories. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 1849

Political Party Central Coast Greens Branch of Greens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting elected 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Probus Clubs All Probus clubs have interesting guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, make new friends, fellowship. intellectual stimulus, and social activities. Probus Club of Avoca 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/avocabeach 4368 6157 4384 3741 Probus Club Nth Gosford 4th Tues Central Coast Leagues Club 10am 4329 0766

Special Interest CCLC Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge-partner not required for most sessions. www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4323 3456 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paintouts Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quiting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au

Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Post school learning, advocacy, dinners, discussions, speakers, awards, newsletters and special projects 4324 0023 sonhopk@bigpond.net.au www.cccampusfriends.org

Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm - Thurs 7-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - for all ages, all welcome 7:00pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Women’s Groups Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 0466 513 600 Central Coast Vietnam Veterans Association Yoga - Ladies Fully qualified with the international yoga teachers association - Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Friday 11am to 12.30pm $6 per session 0419 126 100 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 0412 773 441 Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal 4385 6276

Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the Probus Club of Brisbane terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com ceramics knowlede, experience Water (Gosford) and skills of members and the 1st Wed 10am - Legacy Soroptimist International general public. House, Opp Gosford Brisbane Water Running classes, workshops, Swimming Centre Soroptimists speak for women demonstrations, exhibitions and and girls of all nations through 4365 0044 social events - Annual exhibitions awareness advocacy and Public Speaking in May and December - Open action by supporting national Day in Sept Develop confidence by and international programs info@ccpotters.org improving your speaking skills. 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers 4324 5343 Meetings are entertaining and Country Club, Dover Rd educational. Wamberal Friendship Force 4367 6331 Central Coast Coastal Communicators sibrisbanewater@siswp.org A travel club with a difference! Toastmasters Club See a country from the Alternate Saturdays Avoca Kincumber View Club inside and change the way Beach Hotel - Avoca Drive For ladies looking for a place you see the world. 10.00am. to make friends. Interesting Travel in small groups and 4341 6842 speakers, lunch, bus trips, stay with friends in 370 clubs jancummings@y7mail.com movie days and home around the world. functions. 4th Tues Davistown We in turn host small groups Brisbane Waters RSL Club 11am from other clubs. Breakfast Toastmasters 4390 2527 4388 9435 Club www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au 8:30am-10:30am Terrigal View Club 2nd and Last Sat each month Luncheon meeting followed Indoor Bowls - The Hive and Library Erina by a guest speaker 1st Wed, Mixed Social Shopping Centre Also outings and functions Central Coast Leagues Club - mthly. Breakers Club Dover Rd 0459 240 183 Come learn this friendy game Wamberal for all ages! Blue Gum Flat 4365 1120 5 sessions weekly Toastmasters 4363 2360 43686811 Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd WOWGIRLS Wave Mon 7.15-9.30pm of Wisdom Inc National Parks Ourimbah RSL WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Association 4362 7227 connects women and local Central Coast businesses around a common Twice weekly bush walks on Gosford City theme of wellbeing. to share the Central Coast and further Toastmasters wisdom and explore lifes afield, varying distances potential. 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford and grades of diffi culty. Regular Powwows, WOW Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm Explore, enjoy scenery, Wisdom gatherings, WOW 4340 1929 fauna, floral, history. Keep days and WOW courses check emcloon@bigpond.net.au fit and make friends. our website for activities. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378 www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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Out & About

Wildlife themed mural at Avoca

n Australian wildlife themed mural has been developed for Gosford Council to brighten up a sewer management unit on Avoca Dr at Avoca Beach.

MANGROVE DISTRICT MARKET Cnr Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Roads Mangrove Mountain 13th April 2014 - 8am till 2pm 2nd Sunday of each Month

Created over two days in collaboration with art teacher Jo Francis and students from the Treehouse Art Studio at North Avoca, the drawing was sketched onto the facility and then painted in sections

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by the children. Council’s team leader for Youth & Seniors’ Services Ms Fiona Morrison said that public artworks such as these helped to beautify the Gosford LGA while also deterring unwanted graffiti and tagging. “Each child spent seven hours working on their creation, which covers existing graffiti that was tagged on the unit. “As well as providing a creative outlet for our youth, we often find that these local

artworks are respected and are less enticing than a blank canvas for graffiti vandalism. “This artwork provides a really positive finish to the hard work that has gone into the Coastal Carrier System Upgrade Project along Avoca Dr,” Ms Morrison said. Jo Francis has collaborated with young people on a number of public artworks across the Central Coast. “Young children find it particularly rewarding and exciting to be able to see their

work in a public domain,” Ms Francis said. The sewer management unit and the works along Avoca Dr are part of the $30 million Coastal Carrier System Upgrade Project which will improve the reliability, performance and capacity of the current system and ensure the protection of the community and environment against wastewater overflows. Media release, 27 Feb 2014 Gosford Council Media

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Wednesday Mar 12 50+ Singles Social Group general meeting, Gosford RSL, 7pm Safer Drivers Workshop, Erina High School library, 6:30pm-8:30pm Grants and fundraising workshop, Laycock St Theatre, 9:30am-1pm

Thursday Mar 13 Central Coast guide Dogs NSW/ACT volunteer Support Group fundraising stall, Wyoming Shopping Centre, 9am-2:30pm

Friday Mar 14 Friends of the ABC meeting featuring Margaret Pomeranz, Central Coast Leagues Club, 5:30pm Australian Plant Society Central Coast Group meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 7:30pm Dan Granero Band, Erina Leagues Club, 8pm Big Yellow Moon band gig, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm Film Global, The Hub, Erina, 6:30pm Indian classical music, The Circle of Life, East Gosford, 7pm

Saturday Mar 15 The Mountain Sounds Festival, Mount Penang Parklands, Kariong Gosford March in March, Gosford waterfront, 10:45am

Bonsai Society of the Central Coast annual exhibition, Erina Room, Erina Fair, 9am-4pm Potters Workshop, Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford Coastal a Cappella performance, The Impact Centre, Erina

Sunday Mar 16 Bonsai Society of the Central Coast annual exhibition, Erina Room, Erina Fair, 9am-4pm 50+ Singles Social Group Lions Park barbecue, Lions Park, East Gosford Fellowship of Australian Writers meeting, Gosford Hotel, 10am Central Coast Jazz Leagues Concert, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2pm, free Sunday Session with Wes Carr, Gosford Race Club, 12pm International Tennis School’s Open Morning, Mt Penang, 9am-11am

Monday Mar 17 Recycling and Sustainability forum, Gosford Uniting Church, 7:30pm

Tuesday Mar 18 M u l t i c u l t u r a l Cooking Class, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Brisbane Water Historical Society AGM, 1pm, Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum, West

Gosford Multicultural classes, Neighbourhood 11am

cooking Kariong Centre,

Wednesday Mar 19 Central Coast Family History Society open day, Gosford City Lions Hall, East Gosford, 11am-3pm Erina Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Impact centre, Erina, 12pm-2pm Community Environment Network Water Bugs workshop, Holgate, 9am11am Wii Bit of Fun, Yallambee Community Centre, West Gosford, 10am-2pm

Thursday Mar 20 Sustainability Talk, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal, 7pm-9pm Photography exhibition opening, Kincumber Library, 6pm Frantastics concert, Terrigal 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, 10am-12pm The Art of Jazz Guitar, Central Coast Conservatorium, 8pm Soundwaves Social Night, Avoca Beach Theatre, 6pm

Friday Mar 21 The Rewbies, Avoca Beach Hotel,8pm Technology for Seniors, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 11am-2pm Dying with Dignity NSW

Central Coast meeting, Erina Library, 10am

Saturday Mar 22 Second hand book sale, Terrigal Rotary Hall, 8am-4pm Hawkesbury to Hunter Land for Wildlife program seminar, Mangrove Mountain Golf Club, 10am-11:30am

Sunday Mar 23

Gosford Markets Irregular Markets

Second hand book sale, Terrigal Rotary Hall, 8am Harmony Day, Kibble Park, Gosford, 10am-3pm

Saturday March 15

Monday Mar 24

Sunday March 16

Fundraising movie night, Avoca Beach Theatre, 7:30pm

Wednesday, Mar 26 Mums The Word parenting night, Wamberal SLSC, 7:30pm Gosford Bush Poets, Gosford Hotel, 7pm

Our Lady of the Rosary Market Day Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, Wyoming 9am to 2pm Davistown RSL Markets 19 Murna Rd 9am-2pm

Saturday March 22 Impact Centre Markets 19 Chetwynd Road, Erina 9am-2pm

Regular Markets

Thursday Mar 27

EVERY WEEKEND

Financial information seminar, Erina Library, 6pm7pm, free

Ettalong Markets Cnr Schapper & Oceanview Roads, Ettalong Beach 9am-4pm

Friday Mar 28 Wellness Expo, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 11am-2pm Family Fun afternoon, Gosford Narara Neighbourhood Centre, 3pm5:30pm United Productions staged play reading, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm

Saturday March 15

Green Point Monthly Market Day and Car Boot Sale Green Point Baptist Church car park 9am-2pm

Sunday March 23

Avoca Beachside Markets Heazlett Park Foreshore 9am-2pm Lions Club of Woy Woy Peninsula Monthly Markets Dunban Road Car Park 9am-1pm Mangrove Mountain Country Markets Cnr Wiseman’s Ferry Rd & Waratah Rd 9am - 2pm

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Experience Folk Music at its best at East Gosford Progress Hall @ 7.30pm Henry Parry Drive

April 13

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Admission $18 incl. supper Folk Fed Afﬁliates & Pensioners $15,

Students 13 to 18 $8

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Entertainment

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hold a intermediate class on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm at Wyoming Beginners Tuesdays 7.30 to 9 pm at Kariong It’s an excellent for of excersice which brings men, women and young people together socially, learning new and old

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Sport

Mariners defeat Sydney FC again entral Coast Mariners returned to their winning ways courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Sydney FC in their Hyundai A-League 2013/14 round 21 encounter at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, March 1.

Goals from South Korean whiz Kim Seung-yong and pacey attacker Mitchell Duke helped the home side claim all three points and record their third win against the Sky Blues this campaign. The success by Phil Moss’s men also snapped a four game domestic losing streak, and consolidated the Club’s position inside the Hyundai A-League’s top six. It was a cagey start to the clash at a sodden Central Coast Stadium, with few clearcut opportunities created by either side in the early going. Central Coast came close to opening their account in the 22nd minute as Kim fired a shot at Vedran Janjetovic. Seconds later, left-back Joshua Rose tried his luck after connecting with Mile Sterjovski as he sent his header on target, however, Sydney gloveman Janjetovic made the save. The Mariners continued to control the tempo and were rewarded only minutes later as Kim netted his first goal in yellow and navy as he curled his brilliant free kick over the Sydney FC wall and into the back of the net. The set-piece, combined with an elaborate celebration to match, showed why the former Ulsan Hyundai and Gamba Osaka gun is enroute to becoming a fan favourite at the Club. New Zealand international Storm Roux replaced former Suwon Bluewings, JEF United Chiba and Dinamo Zagreb man Eddy Bosnar in the 38th minute due to a groin injury. Frank Farina’s side were handed a good opportunity to level the score on the stroke

of half time as marquee man Alessandro Del Piero struck his shot from range. However, Central Coast goalkeeper Liam Reddy palmed the ball away. Forward Ranko Despotovic came close to finding the net for the visitors after the break as he sent his effort flying over the woodwork from the edge of the area. Del Piero struck a superb free kick from range shortly after but Reddy proved up to the task as he blocked the ball to safety. Rose had an opportunity to double the advantage for the Mariners in the 60th minute when he attempted to lob Janjetovic after the custodian had raced off his line to tip the ball away from the onrushing Kim. Two minutes later Sydney found the equaliser via the boot of forward Richard Garcia. Sydney defender Nikola Petkovic’s initial shot was palmed away by Reddy, but Garcia managed to fire the rebound into the net on the angle. Central Coast reclaimed the lead in the 75th minute as Mile Sterjovski linked with Duke, who made no mistake as he blasted his strike beyond the Sydney shot-stopper and into the net for his third goal of the season. Terry Antonis had a chance to restore parity to the clash in the dying stages but Reddy produced a smart save to deny the Sky Blues youngster and ensure the Mariners claimed victory over their southern foes. Post-match, Central Coast Mariners boss Moss said the win was for everyone who

kept believing in his side. “There’s been a lot of long hours done this week, in particular with the travel to Korea,” he said. “But over the last four weeks with every loss, we’ve worked harder. “I thought tonight was just reward for all the effort that’s been put in, and the belief of everyone – the players, the staff, the administration staff, the owner, our CEO, and the supporters. “The banner that they [the supporters] came out with at the start of the game was a show of solidarity and that’s what this club is all about, sticking together.” Media release, 1 Mar 2014 Jess Norton, Central Coast Mariners

For FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIP GOSFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS hold a intermediate class every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive, Wyoming

$5 per Night Come and join in on the fun! No experience or partner necessary No special clothes - just soft shoes Lively music

Contact Janice on 4388 8 2253 3 Contact Sandra on 4392 8716

New Dancers & Beginner Class Kar iong Progr ess Hall Cn r/Woy Woy Road & Dandaloo St Kar iong

Tuesdays - 7.30 to 9pm

Sport

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Central Coast Cup semi-ﬁnalists decided

NSW lifesavers runners up at nationals ine surf life savers from Central Coast clubs recently competed at the Surf Life Saving Interstate Championships held over two days in Sydney.

N Wyoming versus The Entrance

he four semi-finalists in the 2014 Central Coast Cup have been decided with last season’s three most successful teams, Killarney District, Wyoming and Berkeley Vale along with East Gosford set to play off on Wednesday, March 12, for places in the following Sunday’s Cup Final at Pluim Park.

Defending cup-holders, Budgewoi, were eliminated, going down 1-0 to Berkeley Vale in a tight encounter with a 39th minute goal by Sam Feaver proving decisive. The Entrance’s hopes of taking out a record sixth Cup were dashed when they went down 2-0 to Wyoming. The Entrance went into the match with plenty of confidence having downed

the 2013 premiers 4-2 in their second round Cup match but were set back when a 35-metre drive by Graham Toope opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Although Wyoming dominated for much of the first half the young The Entrance side fought back strongly in an even second half before Daniel Surridge sealed the match with a

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Time - Height(m)

Time - Height(m)

Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

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APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON 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

goal just four minutes from full-time. Last season’s league champions Killarney District came from behind to overcome a tenacious Gosford City team 3-2. Gosford took an early lead through Marc Tarring but then fell behind following goals to Matt Hall and Nathan Byrn. A second-half penalty by City player-coach Ian McAndrew leveled the match before Matt Hall sealed the tie with a late goal. East Gosford are going through a rebuilding phase under new coach Scott Howison and were never headed in a high-scoring match against Kincumber eventually running out 4-3 winners. The Rams held a two-goal lead on three occasions but Kincumber bounced back each time. Former Kincumber striker Robbie Walton and exWyong player Scott Marriott each scored twice for East Gosford. Berkeley Vale go into the semis with the best record having won the Cup on three occasions from six Final appearances; ahead of East Gosford (two from four) and Killarney District (one from four). Despite having won a record 10 Premier League premierships Wyoming, who have contested the Cup every year since 1975, have only appeared in the Final on two occasions and have been beaten both times. Media release, 10 Mar 2014 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

Day one of the competition was the Pool Rescue component, with racing held at Ryde Aquatic Centre. Brad Woodward from Shelley Beach Surf Life Saving Club was one of the standout performers, finishing the day with three wins and a second from four starts. Team NSW finished day one just one point ahead of Queensland.

Newport Beach on day two provided challenging wind-swept conditions and saw NSW pipped at the post by Queensland, losing by five points, despite winning a lot of team events including the Open Ironman and Ironwomen teams, Open Women’s ski teams, Male Ski Teams, Opens Women’s Board Teams and more. The NSW team included Central Coast members Jessica Collins, Alessandra

Gasparotto, Elyssia Gasparotto, Jack Waddell, Rachelle King (captain) and Tim Schofield (captain) from Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, Riley Fitzsimmons and Jake O’Brien from Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club and Brad Woodward from Shelley Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Media release, 29 Jan 2014 Clayton Schofield, Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club

Special Olympics Central Coast Registration Special Olympics is a worldwide organisation that inspires people with an intellectual disability to reach their best through sports training and competition. For more information please log onto www.specialolympics.com.au/centralcoast or contact - Registrar: Registrar_SpecialOlympicsCC@yahoo.com.au

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Socceroos to use the Coast as their pre-World Cup base

Sport

Avoca is runner-up at NSW Surf Age Championships

ustralia’s national football team, the Socceroos, will set up camp on the Central Coast for their final Australian pre-World Cup training camp from May 16 to 22.

The Socceroos will meet South Africa’s National team, Bafana Bafana, in a World Cup farewell match in Sydney on Monday, May 26. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna was part of the official party making the announcements about the training camp and match on Monday, March 3. “Having a national team such as the Socceroos selecting Gosford City as their pre-World Cup training destination is testament to the premier sporting and tourist facilities available in our region,” said mayor Cr McKinna. “The team will primarily be training at Central Coast Stadium in the Gosford CBD and have chosen to come to Gosford for this significant training period due to the high quality of this sporting facility, as well as the ease of travel to and from this asset to the range of nearby quality accommodation and hospitality services Gosford City can offer.” Council’s general manager Mr Paul Anderson said this is great news for the broader Gosford City community. “The Socceroos presence in our city will offer opportunities for young people and the young at

heart to see their sporting stars in action. “We will be organising a number of community events and opportunities for residents to interact with these soccer superstars during their stay in our city. “Attracting sporting stars of this calibre really cements Gosford’s place as a Regional City and on a local level, businesses will benefit due to increased visitation and opportunities to participate in community activities,” Mr Anderson said. Mayor Cr McKinna added: “We are ecstatic the Socceroos are coming to the Central Coast. “I have no doubt our community will share this excitement and appreciate this fantastic opportunity for Gosford to be recognised for all the right reasons,” Mayor Cr McKinna said. Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO Mr David Gallop thanks Gosford Council for its support in making the training camp happen on the Coast. “The facilities on the Central Coast are excellent and it will be a great opportunity for fans in the region to see the Socceroos complete their preparations there,” he said.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said it was “terrific news” for her electorate. “It’s a great reflection on the quality facilities in Gosford,” said Ms Wicks. “Well done to mayor Lawrie McKinna, Council general manager Paul Anderson and all those who helped make this happen. “I’m looking forward to seeing how the Socceroos inspire young people in our area. “They are superstars who have the potential to make an impact on the world stage. “The Central Coast is an ideal destination for our national team to set up camp. “I am confident the likes of Tom Rogic, a former Mariners player, will be able to get the most out of their preparation by being right here in Gosford. “I’ll be amongst the many fans on the Coast taking advantage of a chance to see our football superstars up close,” Ms Wicks said Media release, 3 Mar 2014 Adam Mark, FFA Media release, 3 Mar 2014 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP Media release, 3 Mar 2014 Gosford Council Media

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Coalition renege on San Remo centre funding

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erious allegations concerning the Liberal Party on the Central Coast suggest that NSW politics is yet to rid itself of the environment of political corruption that damaged the state under Labor, according to Greens NSW MP John Kaye.

worthwhile project and would have helped so many young people in the area. “It would have offered support with employment training, skills development, health care, cultural engagement and mentoring. “The Federal Minister claims the project could not go ahead because it was due to be funded through proceeds from the Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT). “But this is simply not true. “When the former Federal Labor Government announced funding for the project last year it was not reliant on money from the MRRT. “The project was fully funded through the budget process with projections that came out of Treasury. “It was also announced prior to the caretaker period. “The Coalition Government has simply chosen not to support this region and to turn its back on services in the northern suburbs of Wyong Shire.” The Gulgul Barang

Centre was proposed by a community partnership involving the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre, Central Coast Medicare Local, Youth Connections, ET Australia and the local advisory group of Better Futures, Local Solutions. Darkinjung LALC also donated the land where the new centre was due to be built. San Remo Neighbourhood Centre manager Jillian Hogan said she was also disappointed that the centre no longer had government support. “We desperately need this new Gulgul Barang Centre because existing services are already so stretched,” she said. “How can we build our service delivery in the north of the Shire when we don’t have the infrastructure to support it?” Darkinjung LALC CEO Mr Sean Gordon said he was disappointed the centre did not receive funding. “This project was set to bring about much needed infrastructure

Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber

Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence

he Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, the Member for Mr Hartcher favoured the The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and the Member for Wyong Mr interests of Australian Darren Webber have all voluntarily withdrawn from the NSW Water Holdings Pty Ltd. Spence and Webber Parliamentary Liberal Party until the Independent Commission Against both had their ofﬁces Corruption (ICAC) proceedings relating to them are determined.

Federal Member for Shortland Jill Hall MP, with CEO of Darkinjung LALC Sean Gordon and Manager of the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre Jillian Hogan, discussing plans

to address critical factors within our region including social exclusion, youth dislocation from informal support networks and poor public transport for training and education. “While we feel let down by this latest development, we are

exploring other avenues to rectify the situation, with hope that all is not lost. “Clearly the needs of the community outweigh any political agenda. “Given the growing population of the North Wyong area, there is a huge need for community infrastructure that

supports the growing demands of the community in the form of employment, education, training and health,” said Mr Gordon. Media release, 6 Feb 2014 Sean Gordon, Darkinjung LALC Media release, 6 Feb 2014 Lisa McDermott, Ofﬁce of Jill Hall MP

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Corruption watchdog on the case

Local members withdraw from NSW Parliamentary Liberal Party

ederal Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall said she was devastated that the Coalition Government would not be funding the new youth support centre at San Remo.

Ms Hall received news this week that the Abbott Government was refusing to honour a funding commitment to build the Gulgul Barang Youth Support Centre in San Remo – despite the funds being allocated in the budget prior to the last election. “The former Labor Government committed $2.7 million to build the Gulgul Barang Youth Support Centre last year,” said Ms Hall. “This was real money that was allocated in the budget papers and a DA was due to be lodged shortly. “Yet now the Federal Minister Warren Truss is refusing to honour that funding commitment, so the new centre can no longer go ahead. “So many people put so much hard work into the proposal for this project. “It would have been a major boost for the region and a signiﬁcant support centre for young people in the northern areas of Wyong Shire. “I am devastated that this project is not being supported by the Coalition Government. “It was such a

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The members are still members of Parliament and the Liberal Party, however, they have resigned from the Liberal Parliamentary Party meaning they will now sit on the cross benches with any independents present. The ICAC is investigating allegations of whether corrupt conduct occurred between April 2009 and April 2012, where certain members of parliament, including Mr Hartcher, Mr Webber and Mr Spence, and others are alleged to have corruptly solicited, received and concealed payments from

various sources in return for certain members of parliament agreeing to favour the interests of those responsible for the payments. ICAC is also investigating whether between December 2010 and November 2011, certain members of parliament, including Mr Hartcher, Mr Webber and Mr Spence, and others, solicited, received and failed to disclose political donations from companies, including prohibited donors, contrary to the Election Funding, Expenditure

and Disclosures Act 1981 and whether Eightbyﬁve, a business operated by Timothy Koelma, Mr Hartcher’s former senior advisor, and Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd, through its CEO Mr Nicholas Di Girolamo, (currently a director on the board of the State Water Corporation) entered into an agreement whereby Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd made regular payments to Eightbyﬁve, purportedly for the provision of media, public relations and other services and advice, in return for which

raided in September last year with investigators seizing computers and documents. As part of its investigation, the ICAC will hold a public inquiry starting on Monday, April 28, at Level 7, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney. All three members have been contacted for comment but failed to respond by the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press. Media release, 19 Feb 2014 Alicia McCumstie, Liberal Party of Australia Kaitlin Watts, 19 Feb 2014 Website, 19 Feb 2014 Roy Waldon, Solicitor to the Commission, ICAC

“Operation Spicer suggests that the dark corners of NSW politics are not confined to the Labor party,” said Mr Kaye. “After just three years of Liberal National government, a former senior Minister and two newly-elected MPs are under the corruption watchdog’s spotlight. “The pious varnish has been knocked off the O’Farrell government. “As the state gears up for another election, the promises of clean government and an end to the rorts is to be put to the test before ICAC. “For the past three years, the Central Coast has been alive with rumours surrounding the Eightbyfive company and its involvement in political donations and Liberal party influence peddling. “Allegations of the role Australian Water Holdings has played in influencing both Labor and Coalition governments will at last be rigorously tested. “While no doubt many people in NSW will throw their hands up in despair at the prospect of another scandal-ridden government, there is some

reassurance in knowing that the independent watchdog is on the case. “The allegations give even greater weight to fears that there is something fundamentally wrong with the state’s political processes. “Promises of clean government delivered at elections appear to amount to very little in the face of the temptations of office. “While Mr Nicholas Di Girolamo sits at the centre of allegations in operations Credo and Spicer, he remains on the board of the State Water Corporation. “Treasurer Mike Baird who vigorously defended Mr Di Girolamo’s appointment last year has to respond to these very serious allegations and stand him down until ICAC has made its findings. “Mr Di Girolamo’s continued presence on the board of a state-owned corporation responsible for billions of dollars of water infrastructure will undermine public confidence until this matter is resolved,” Dr Kaye said. Media release, 18 Feb 2014 John Kaye, Greens NSW MP

the Wyong Shire

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Let the assessment commission decide

“I am, and always have been, committed to the protection of the Central Coast water catchment. This protection is best

achieved by proper scientiﬁc analysis. The Government has established a completely independent process- the

Planning Assessment Commission- to evaluate all scientiﬁc evidence relating to mining proposals.

events. Unlike most of the top performing juniors, Callaghan doesn’t train for surf lifesaving, instead she is a sponsored surfer and, when there’s nothing rideable at the beach, then she does some swim training. Macy has the gene pool and the mentor to reach the sport’s upper heights, her sister Cody-Leigh is an Australian ironwoman and board winner. Media release, 2 Mar 2014 Matt Miller, Surf Life Saving NSW

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he Greens NSW spokesperson on mining Mr Jeremy Buckingham has introduced legislation into the NSW Legislative Council to stop mining and exploration in the Central Coast drinking water catchment saying it will test Premier Barry O’Farrell’s credibility. and the current Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, wrote a letter to residents of Yarramalong and Dooralong stating: “If necessary, special legislation will be introduced into the Parliament to protect the Wyong water catchment.” Mr Buckingham said: “This will be a test of whether Premier Barry O’Farrell is a man of his word, or whether he’ll say one thing to voters and do another thing in power.” “It goes to the heart of his credibility. “Barry O’Farrell is Premier of this state. “He made a commitment and he can’t now pretend he is powerless to do anything. “This bill provides an opportunity for action instead of excuses,” said Mr Buckingham. The bill was moved by contingency on Thursday, March 6.

the traditional morning march past; pleasant, dry conditions coupled with a light onshore breeze. Heats interspersed with gold medal flag finals ran through to Saturday afternoon when the relay and individual sprint finals drew a large crowd to Ocean Beach’s sand track. On Sunday attention turned to the water for the surf and board events and the carnival highpoint, the U14 ironman and woman. Avoca’s Macy Callaghan won four NSW Gold medals including the U13s ironwoman, board race, board relay and surfing

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Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill introduced

The Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection (No ifs, no buts, a guarantee) Bill 2014 prohibits mining and exploration activities in the seven drinking water catchments of the Central Coast - the Mangrove Creek Dam, Mardi Dam, Ourimbah Creek, Wyong River, Porters Creek, Mangrove Creek Weir and Mooney Mooney Dam catchment areas. “This bill gives Premier Barry O’Farrell and members of his government the opportunity to fulﬁl their clear election commitment to the people of the Central Coast that mining and exploration would not occur there – “no ifs, no buts, a guarantee”. “Before the last election Barry O’Farrell made a clear promise to the people of the Central Coast,” said Mr Buckingham. Former Minister for the Central Coast, former Minister for Energy and Resources

With a score of 248, Avoca placed second behind Manly who had a score of 291, while Terrigal placed 10th and hosts Umina placed 14th. Autumn came early to the nipper’s carnival that drew 3,500 competitors from 80 clubs along the eastern seaboard from as far north as the NSW/QLD border to Pambula in the south. Showers over the threeday competition days made conditions hard-going for athletes and families and cut the day one program short. By Sunday’s finals, the best was offered after

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voca has placed second overall at the NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships at Umina and Ocean beaches over the weekend of March 1 and 2.

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