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Legal advice ﬁnds Council failed to adequately ensure compliance T

he Community Environment Network (CEN) has now received legal advice on the dumping of over one million cubic metres of rubbish at Mangrove Mountain over the past 16 years.

The advice confirms that Gosford Council failed to adequately ensure compliance with legislation and approvals. It also reveals that an Environmental Impact Statement and Development Application is required for any continued dumping. The original approval was for 240,000 cubic metres over 10 years. CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said four times that amount of dumping has occurred in spite of many pieces of legislation that should have protected the environment. This included the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (1979), the Protection of Environment Operations Act (1997) and the Water Management Act (2000). “Failure to ensure compliance with this legislation has not been explained by Council,” said Mr Asquith. “It is clear that Gosford Council has failed in its duty to the residents of Mangrove Mountain. “Now, instead of providing an explanation and assurances on how council will not let that

happen again, council are restructuring to reduce staff, running a survey on tree removal and supporting the downgrading of environmental protection in the Fair Go campaign.” The Fair Go for the Central Coast Campaign is calling for the elimination of some environmental regulation. “However, experience has shown that the real problem is lack of compliance and lack of enforcement,” said Mr Asquith. “The excessive dumping at Mangrove Mountain Golf Course is a good example. “Recent calls for a reduction in Green tape by Gosford and Wyong Councils are hard to take seriously when Wyong Council has eliminated their Environment Section and Gosford has done little to fix Mangrove Mountain dumping. “If you eliminate the Environment Section, don’t enforce rules and get rid of the highly skilled staff, how will the environment be protected?” Media release, 7 Apr 2014 John Asquith, CEN The dumping ground at Mangrove Mountain

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Peninsula to host surf championships again given an indication of potential investment into infrastructure to assist in the future delivery of the championships at this location. “Consideration of infrastructure such as footpaths and viewing platforms to reduce impact upon dune vegetation, installation of water reﬁll stations at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs, permanent power installation within the compound areas and

clocks at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs would be considered beneﬁcial to the conduct of the event and the community outside of championship dates,” stated the report to council by director economic and community development Ms Colleen WorthyJennings. Gosford Council agenda ECO.7, 25 Mar 2014

Business group given another chance The Ettalong Beach Business Group has been given another chance to provide evidence of its capacity to meet council requirements to manage Business Improvement District funding. Gosford Council has suspended funding for the Ettalong Beach Improvement District until the Group provides evidence of its capacity to meet council requirements. A deadline of June 30 has been set for the group to provide the information. The group was previously requested to provide information evidencing its capabilities to meet

requirements by February 1. The organisation lodged a submission by the due date and dealt with a number of issues including committee and membership, ﬁnancials, key performance indicators and future plans, according to a report to council by director economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings. She said that, at the annual meeting in August last year, there were no nominations for the committee and the existing committee agreed to remain in place until an extraordinary annual meeting could be held. “The submission acknowledges the lack of membership and envisages a new drive to increase

membership and form a new committee,” states the report. “The accounts conﬁrm that the principal income came from council and another grant. “The submission indicates council’s $50,000 funding has been expended on ﬂags (mounted on council poles), signage and a website with minor amounts on the Italian Festival and audit fees.” Council’s policy states that Business Improvement Districts should seek other sources of funding as appropriate and implement a plan to become selffunding at the end of the seed funding period. “There has been no information provided to illustrate that this would or could be achieved,” said

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he Community Environment Network (CEN) has now received legal advice on the dumping of over one million cubic metres of rubbish at Mangrove Mountain over the past 16 years.

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Ms Worthy-Jennings. The Ettalong Beach Business Group requested 90 days to provide a business plan and budget for the next 12 months and that council then provide the last $25,000 of the seed funding. Cr Craig Doyle said he was concerned that the group had not met the conditions of council’s previous resolution. “This is not our money to give away. This is the community’s money. “The (council) policy is all about sustainability, about what we can do. “It is vitally important that the transparency of public money be brought forward. “The whole purpose of this is

to seek a genuine result for the community. “I am fully supportive of this group and everything they have done from day one, but if we ignore our own policies, why have them?” said Cr Doyle. Cr Chris Burke disagreed and said that the Ettalong community deserved a chance. “They’re the poor cousins of Umina and Woy Woy.” Cr Bob Ward agreed and said: “I believe they should be given the opportunity to put their plan and budget together over the next three months.” Gosford Council agenda ECO.7, 25 Mar 2014 Kaitlin Watts, 25 Mar 2014

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The advice conﬁrms that Gosford Council failed to adequately ensure compliance with legislation and approvals. It also reveals that an Environmental Impact Statement and Development Application is required for any continued dumping. The original approval was for 240,000 cubic metres over 10 years. CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said four times that amount of dumping has occurred in spite of many pieces of legislation that should have protected the environment. This included the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (1979), the Protection of Environment Operations Act (1997) and the Water Management Act (2000). “Failure to ensure compliance with this legislation has not been explained by Council,” said Mr Asquith. “It is clear that Gosford Council has failed in its duty to the residents of Mangrove Mountain. “Now, instead of providing an explanation and assurances on how council will not let that

happen again, council are restructuring to reduce staff, running a survey on tree removal and supporting the downgrading of environmental protection in the Fair Go campaign.” The Fair Go for the Central Coast Campaign is calling for the elimination of some environmental regulation. “However, experience has shown that the real problem is lack of compliance and lack of enforcement,” said Mr Asquith. “The excessive dumping at Mangrove Mountain Golf Course is a good example. “Recent calls for a reduction in Green tape by Gosford and Wyong Councils are hard to take seriously when Wyong Council has eliminated their Environment Section and Gosford has done little to ﬁx Mangrove Mountain dumping. “If you eliminate the Environment Section, don’t enforce rules and get rid of the highly skilled staff, how will the environment be protected?”

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yo yong Council has voiced strong opposition to the Wallarah 2 coalmine op w with Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton and senior staff s addressing a public hearing of the Planning Plannin and Assessment Commission on April 2.

Mayor Cr D Doug Eaton, along with technical staff tec from council, outlined the potential impacts on the imp water supply system and other key council assets. cou “Over the past three years, we have ha invested heavily in the Central t Coast water supply wate system with a plan to secure our water supply w for decades to come. “The last thing th we need right now is ffor that to be jeopardised,” he said. engaged two “We eng independent consultants to look at this th proposal and they hav have found a number of concerning gaps and inconsistencies g inc inn the t mine’s modelling, uunder nde deerestimati der res e underestimating the potential on our p tia iaal impacts iimp groundwater groundwate ggr wat ate ter er and surface

water supplies. “In short, our expert advice is that there is a risk to our water supply. “This is a risk that council and the community should not be forced to accept. “With the State government predicting a population increase of 70,000 over the next 20 years, it is folly for them to approve a mine that risks not being able to supply water to these new residents. “I thank the community for coming out in force today to clearly demonstrate the widespread opposition to this mine proposal.” Media release, 2 Apr 2014 Wyong Council media

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Labor votes with Coalition to sstop urgent debate on water protection bill he Gr Greens NSW spokesperson on mining Mr Jeremy Buckingham votes to ﬁve. “Labor have stabbed has slammed sl the Labor Party for putting their short term political the people of the Central intere interests over the interests of the people of the Central Coast. Coast in the back by “Labor’s ddecision to that passes the parliament (March 25) to vote against deciding it was more join with th the Coalition will be too late to stop the a motion to urgently important to play politics to vote down the Greens Wallarah 2 coal mine,” debate and decide on than to pass legislation bill to protect the Central said Mr Buckingham. the Central Coast Water to stop the Wallarah Coast drink drinking water “Labor joined with the Catchments Protection 2 coal mine,” said Mr catchment from mining Coalition and Shooters Bill 2014. fr Buckingham. “The motion failed 32 an legislation Party this afternoon means that any “Labor intend to

Media release, 7 Apr 2014 John Asquith, CEN The dumping ground at Mangrove Mountain

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Millions of dollars have been collected from Mangrove Mountain dumping

Darkinjung Land Council awaits Land and Environment Court decision

he Community Environment Network has raised the issue of payments associated with dumping at Mangrove Mountain Golf Course.

According to local sources the golf club receives approximately $60,000 dollars per year in royalties for the dumping, plus the state government dumping levies already collected total $71 million. CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said the money could be used to remediate the site. “The golf course originally sought approval to dump 240,000 cubic metres of clean fill to level and improve the site in 1995. “By 2014, this had become nearly one million cubic metres of inert and general waste attracting royalties to the golf club and state government landfill levies. “Continued dumping to complete the site, following the compliance issues raised by Gosford Council are likely to result in much more waste being dumped. “Future dumping figures being rumoured at Mangrove Mountain could see more than 10 times the original 240,000 cubic

metres approved in the development approval by council. “The planned figures need to be made public to end any uncertainty and so that locals at Mangrove Mountain can have a say about the future of their neighbourhood. “People need to remember that this is a golf course using waste landfill to achieve a better golf course. “It is not a waste dump being reused as a golf course. “Considering the excessive dumping and the amount of money at stake, it is unlikely that this dumping will ever stop. “There is an urgent need for future plans being negotiated for the golf course to be made public and for a Stakeholder Consultative Committee to be established,” said Mr Asquith.

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arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) is awaiting a second directions hearing on April 15 following its appeal filed with the Land and Environment Court of NSW.

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against the Calga project. Darkinjung LALC CEO Mr Sean Gordon, continues to express his opposition to the project due to the historical and cultural meaning the land has for the indigenous community. “Darkinjung LALC has been actively engaged in this proposed development application for the past eight years,” explained Mr Gordon. “Throughout this time, we have been conducting numerous surveys, night

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Darkinjung is continuing to rally with the help of other local Aboriginal land councils in an attempt to challenge the NSW planning laws in relation to Aboriginal cultural heritage. “We will continue to fight to protect the Indigenous culture and heritage in this area and advocate for this development to be stopped,” said Mr Gordon. The Case Management Conference is scheduled to be held on April 9 at The Land and Environment Court of NSW at 9am.

recordings, preparing Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessments and identifying new Aboriginal sites within the proposed extension area,” he said. “Our site assessments have revealed that the subject land and its surroundings contain culturally significant objects and places for Aboriginal people, with one of the sites being of immense significance to Aboriginal women,” Mr Gordon continued.

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Camp Quoll forced to move

Sally or Ralph under close watch oads and Maritime Services Boating Safety Officers (BSO) in Brisbane Water have been assisting in the research of dolphin behaviour and movements after spotting a solitary dolphin that has taken up residence in the Central Coast waterway.

he Camp Quoll members have been asked to vacate their campsite at the Australian Walkabout Park with a week’s notice to remove everything.

There are currently two court hearings underway initiated by the Australian Walkabout Park and the Darkinjung Land Council,

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the outcome of these court hearings. Camp Quoll member Mr Ian Sutton said their luxury camp, that was set up and built by the community with most of the materials donated, had to be dismantled and removed without any time for them to find a new location on private land that was appropriate for their needs. “This was a giant test for the Camp Quoll community, feeling hard done by and justifiably upset, the morale of the camp hit an all-time low. “With a seemingly impossible task ahead, myself and some very staunch Camp Quollians located a new camp site and began the move,” said Mr Sutton. Much of the gear from the original Camp Quoll site could not be taken to the new location, so they had to dismantle and remove all of the infrastructure, as well as set up the new camp. “I can tell you that it was the biggest test of my life, and the hardest thing I have ever done, both physically and emotionally,” said Mr Sutton. “But after nine days the job was complete.” They are now settling into their new location and regrouping after the hit. That

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“We will take a day or two to re-assess the situation and make appropriate changes,” said Mr Sutton. “I can assure you that Camp Quoll is not defeated, and in fact, will grow in strength from the experience. “We still plan to continue our close relationship with the community, and support them in stopping Rocla Materials and other threats, from destroying our high sand stone aquifers, that cover the mountain areas of Calga, Peats Ridge and Mangrove Mountain. “Camp Quoll would like to thank the community for all their support and for the many donations that helped them to develop and sustain the camp. “They do ask, however, if the community can stop dropping off camp gear and bulk items, as they want to keep the new camp setup basic, in case they are asked to move on again.” Media release, Lynn Cowie, Camp Quoll

The local BSOs have been educating boaters about keeping a safe distance from the dolphin and gathering information for research into the Central Coast’s newest visitor. Officers have been liaising closely with the Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA), who have requested information to monitor the dolphin’s condition and movements. “The dolphin has taken up residence for an extended period of time in various locations throughout Brisbane Water,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “Some members of the local community have named the dolphin Sally and we’d love her to stick around so we’ve been talking to boaters about distance requirements for dolphin watching.” But there is some disagreement with other boaters preferring to call the dolphin Ralph. “Roads and Maritime has been unable to resolve the dispute over the name because ORRCA has not identified its sex,” Mr Holstein said. “We’ve observed the dolphin singling out particular moored vessels for hours at a time and due to its extended stay in one area, a large number of passing vessels have taken the opportunity to stop and do some dolphin watching.” Boaters are asked to stay at least 150 metres away from dolphins with a calf present, or 50 metres from a single adult. For whales, boaters

should ensure they are 300 metres away if a calf is present, or 50 metres for a single adult. The BSOs on Brisbane Water did not need to issue any warnings to boaters, who were well behaved around the dolphin. ORRCA has already been provided with a number of reports about the location and behaviour of the Brisbane Water solitary dolphin from local BSOs. “The information we have been provided with from Roads and Maritime has been incredibly helpful,” said ORRCA vice-president Shona Lorigan. “While we are unable to confirm the dolphin’s sex, we know it is a juvenile and in good health and the information we are receiving has allowed us to monitor its movements and condition. “Roads and Maritime has played a huge role in educating boaters to ensure the dolphin’s safety. “It appears to be following boats in the area but isn’t engaged in playing with humans. “A solitary dolphin is unusual as they are pod animals, but we eventually think it will rejoin a pod just outside Brisbane Water near Ettalong. “With help from Roads and Maritime, we are learning more about this dolphin and, most importantly, know it’s in good health.” The public is encouraged to call ORRCA’s 24 hour hotline on 02 9415 3333 if they see Sally/Ralph. Media release, 2 Apr 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Coast Community News - April 9, 2014 - Page 5

Animal baiting program to T commence

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he Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) has announced the appointment of Greg South to the position of Executive Manager.

ational Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence its annual fox and wild dog control program on the Central Coast in May.

diseases which can be harmful to domestic animals and contribute to the spread of weeds, such as bitou bush and asparagus.” Mr Luscombe warned that the baits used in the program can be harmful to carnivorous animals, such as domestic dogs. “Warning signs will be placed to advise people about the program and the area to be baited. “However park visitors and neighbours are reminded that domestic dogs are not permitted in a national park or nature reserve at any time. “It is important that people keep their pets under control and not allow them to stray into the park.” Media release, 7 Apr 2014 Susan Davis, Office of Environment and Heritage

being undertaken on the Central Coast which will produce extensive benefits for the area and its residents. “I look forward to working with the community, business sector and all levels of government as a means of contributing to the region’s economic development and growth,” said Mr South. He graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Economics and is also a Certified Practicing Accountant. In the coming weeks, Mr South will be working with Graeme Inchley, CCRDC’s Chairman to transition into his new role. Graeme said he was delighted that CCRDC was able to secure such talent and eagerly anticipates the prospect of working with him. “We welcome Greg to CCRDC. “He is highly credentialed and has a diverse professional background. “We look forward to his wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm,” CCRDC Chairman, Graeme Inchley said.

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South possesses significant experience in managing all aspects of business operations. With close to three decades in a long career, South has held various executive positions. His previous roles span successful terms in parts of Transfield Pty Ltd, Stal Refrigeration Pty Limited and Landcom/UrbanGrowth NSW. Prior to his appointment, Greg spent 12 years at L a n d c o m / U r b a n G ro w t h NSW, where he most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer. In that role, Greg was responsible for developing, negotiating and executing contracts, as well as managing all commercial and operational aspects associated with new business opportunities. South said he was thrilled to be joining CCRDC and was looking forward to overseeing the Corporation’s operations and leading the team to new heights on the Central Coast. “I’m excited about this new opportunity to lead CCRDC. “This is truly an exciting time. “Major revitalisation and reactivation projects are

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Coastal Zone Management Study currently being prepared osford Council has endorsed the Open Coast and Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Processes and Hazard Definition Study which assesses the coastal processes and hazards impacting the coastline between Patonga and Forresters Beach.

The report underpins the coastal zone management planning process that is currently being undertaken by council. Hazards examined in the report include beach erosion, shoreline recession, sand drift, coastal inundation, stormwater erosion, slope instability and climate change. A peer review of the final Draft Coastal Processes and Hazard Definition Study by council’s integrated planning staff, development staff and NSW office of environment and heritage staff examines and assesses the coastal processes and hazards that impact the coastline. According to the report to council by director environment and planning Ms Danielle Dickson, now that council has received updated risk information, it has a duty of care to consider this information in relevant decision making processes. A step wise process, which aims to manage the risk while facilitating development, is being undertaken by council in the

development of a revised Coastal Zone Management Plan. A Draft Coastal Zone Management Study is currently being prepared to identify and assess available management solutions to address coastal risk across the Gosford beaches. “A quality Coastal Zone Management Plan will depend largely on the knowledge, involvement and support of the local community,” states the report. “Accordingly, community consultation and participation is an integral element of the process.” Gosford Council will hold two information sessions at the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club on Wednesday, April 9, for people interested in learning more about the Gosford City coastline and how it’s managed. The sessions form the initial phase in reviewing existing management plans to incorporate future coastal risks and will include an overview of coastal management issues for the beaches between Forresters

Beach and Patonga. The information sessions will cover: current coast management processes; coastal hazards affecting beaches; what goes into determining coastal risks; recent risk assessment outcomes and what they mean for individual beaches; solutions for managing coastal risk; what is involved in developing a revised Coastal Zone Management Study and Plan; opportunities for the community to provide input to the process; and legislation and guidelines Following the session, Gosford Council staff, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and external consultants from Worley Parsons will be available to discuss coastal management with attendees. The draft Coastal Zone Management Plan is anticipated for completion by June 2014. Gosford Council agenda ENV.15, 25 Mar 2014 Media release, 31 Mar 2014 Gosford Council Media

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he volunteers on duty in the radio room at Marine Rescue Central Coast conducted a tricky rescue at North Avoca on Saturday, April 5.

The volunteers received a phone call at around 11:15am from one of two men aboard a six metre runabout near the cliffs at the northern end of North Avoca Beach. They sought urgent assistance as they could not restart their engine, and though anchored, were very concerned about the rough

conditions. Marine Rescue vessel, Central Coast 20, was on a training exercise off Maitland Bay. The vessel was tasked to assist by the Water Police Marine Area Command. Skipper Ken Sharp and his crew, John Greenwood, Ross Ward and Mitch Giles located the runabout and

were able to get a towline aboard. The runabout was towed without incident to the ramp at Terrigal Haven. The rescue vessel and its crew returned to the Point Clare Base at 1:35pm. Media release, 6 Apr 2014 Ron Cole, Central Coast Marine Rescue

Singleton apologises to Rotary entral Coast entrepreneur John Singleton, who has business interests in radio broadcasting, horse breeding and racing and publishing, publicly apologised at a Gosford North Rotary Club dinner recently.

Mr Singleton had previously made some negative comments about Rotary and was invited to come and experience the work that Rotary undertakes and explain his remarks. Mr Singleton took some time to explain that his statement was completely out of character for him and that he wanted to give an unequivocal apology to Rotary for his comment. He said his remark was made on the spur of the

moment and goes against everything he believes about the contribution volunteers make to the community. He said he had always supported and admired the work all volunteer groups made, especially that of fire fighters, lifeguards and the members of service clubs. In making this statement he said he felt he had let them down and asked the members to accept his apology on behalf of all of these groups.

Mr Singleton also spent some time talking about his passion for the Central Coast and the number of times the Coast had missed out on things it deserved. He also gave the members a few tips on horse breeding, mainly not to do it, and the joy of owning a radio station. Media release, 3 Apr 2014 Graham Black, Gosford North Rotary Club

Petition to add rentals to LEP petition with 47 signatures has been received by Gosford Council in support of Short Term Holiday Rental being included in the Gosford City Local Environmental Plan.

Petitioners said they believed Short Term Holiday Rental was a vital sector of the Gosford City visitor economy. They said they also felt that the provisions in

DLEP2009, considered by the community and council as part of the public exhibition of the DLEP2009, provided an appropriate middle ground for providing land use support where

dwellings were permitted. Petitioners have requested that Short Term Holiday Rentals be included in the LEP. Gosford Council Agenda P.9, 25 Mar 2015

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Toxic soil from Homebush went to Mangrove Mountain

Mariners provide massive potential f you were to assess the outcome of the clash between the Central Coast Mariners and the Western Sydney Wanderers (March 30) through the prism of business and commerce, you’d get a massive result.

You could summarise some simple metrics like this: sell-out-ish crowd; heaps of heaping hospitality for transport, accommodation, meals and a few jars of social lubricant; exposure for the eyes of the Australian footballing public to focus on Gosford and to be distracted to the marina out past the palm trees and sponsor’s giant sauce bottles; and units of meat pies, chips, beers and cups of tea from the concession stalls. And that would indeed be a result. That would get you a nice warm feeling in your stomach (especially if you bolted that pie down too fast) and a lovely little tingle in your loins as the members of the Chamber of Commerce high-five each other, and the FFA and Hyundai and Bluetongue and Soccer Australia bust out a move and happy dance conga-line all the way to the 2014-2015 funding rounds. But then there’s a whole other level of joy and value that comes from the massive intangibles and the true love that was in the house that night. And the ripples spread outwards from West Gosford to Woy Woy to Palm Beach to Blacktown to Brisbane to Perth and to Islington, UK. I am not making this up. I have tingles running up and down my body just thinking about last Saturday

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night. I dare hope to have enough column inches to express it all. Already, the videos have bounced around the world and have brought plaudits for the beautiful game in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Netherlands and the UK just for starters. Tingles again. The joy and love and camaraderie there on the night is generating a buzz that Tourism Australia should totally sit up and take note of. It’s not costing them a penny. They could chuck a few bucks into the pot – maybe lower some ticket prices or the price of a pie with sauce. Or subsidise the club’s merchandise and have more kiddies wandering around with the tribal colours and the sponsors’ logos. Douglas Adams was right onto it when he wrote about the interconnectedness of all things.

You kick a few hundred bucks into the mix for a few game day giveaways – suddenly school kids in Ashburton Grove are insisting that the annual holiday means that James swings the plane around and heads not to Tahiti but to Gosford. I am watching it happen. TV, moving pictures, colour and oomph, power and passion, and the sight of two snowy-haired young girls dancing on the steps at the northern end of the ground when the Mariners went up 2-1 in the shadows of the post – that sells plane tickets and rail passes and all manner of other consideration. Backpackers are suddenly leaving Sydney in droves and heading to the more relaxed surrounds of the Central Coast. The Central Coast Leagues Club is still open until 3am every morning except that now there’s trivia on Tuesdays and the Chinese upstairs is open longer hours and employing more young locals, especially in school holidays. That B&B out on the foreshore now doesn’t shut after Easter, open again in late September – it’s taking bookings all year around and some of the aforementioned backpackers are covering the peak times and giving young Suzie, the owner’s daughter, some free immersion tutoring in

French or Mandarin. The Gosford Hotel is now able to open the bistro from 9am to 9pm and, rather than just weary travel writers gasping for a breakfast beer because they’ve been up for two days and travelling for three, they’re doing breakfasts, brunch and elevenses. “Egg and chips? I’ll look after yer, love!” The op shops and fast food shops and pubs and clubs and book shops and speciality shops are suddenly humming and buzzing away like honeycombs when the nectar market is in a bull run. “Buy Buy Buy!!” Noooo! “Sell Sell Sell!!” I could go on; I usually do. But this is not a pipe dream; it is not fantasy. I’m only returning to the region after a break in some ways since January 1988. But I was only ever transient then and despite writing for this august publishing house since December 2006, I have only rarely set foot on the council footprint. My name’s Billy Quinn and I’m moving back to where my heart lies in the Central Coast. It’s been my pleasure to deal with the lovely Ducks Crossing Publications for 7.5 years, and I look forward to the next 75. “Who do we sing for? We sing for the Blue and Yellow!” And all the other colours of the sporting, artistic, cultural and human rainbow. Email, 5 Apr 2014 Billy Quinn, Cronulla

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Re: the famous Central Mangrove garbage dump. We all know that it exists, finally! Now we can ask questions about it and its long term impacts. Never expect to get the truth, but constant questions could reveal small crumbs of information. I have had serious concerns about the operations of this project and the future impacts for many years. On many occasions I have been told by truck drivers delivering to the site that they are concerned about what is being dumped. These informants are always afraid about jobs, want to be anonymous and yet many take the time to ring. Machinery drivers have also done the same. These reports started about 1977 and continue to this day. As recent as three weeks ago, a very qualified bio chemist told how she worked on the soil that had to be got out of Homebush. They knew it was going to Mangrove Mountain and the results showed very dangerous contents. The funding for the research ran out and the research ceased but the contaminated “unknown” was already at Mangrove ongoing. Whenever I wrote to the Environmental Protection Agency, council and so on, I was always brushed off, assured all was fine and being properly checked, only the approved safe materials were being dumped and so on. I had eyes, ears and brains

and a good understanding of environment porous sandstone as well as the details about initial community agreement on time frame, materials and involvement to be dumped and so on. The cloud of secrecy and misinformation is just beyond belief. We, the Mountain and Central Coat community, will be the loser. The parties have made money, saved money and got away with all this. Our water and environment will be in tatters, our community space destroyed and taken. Our returned hero’s memory destroyed and even our historic sub branch gone. It is still necessary to set up an honest collection of data from the people who worked, or still do, on this dodgy project and at least record the truth for the future, all anonymously of course. When things go wrong, there is a need to know all the details so the problems can be managed. No golf course is worth what has been done to the Mountain Community. Anyhow, there were much more valuable things planned for the site. I’m just fed up of waiting for proper, truthful news and for an end to garbage going into aquifer. Letter, 26 Mar 2014 Margaret Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain

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Rider with over 30 year’s disqualiﬁcation caught riding olice have charged a man with multiple driving offences after he was stopped in Green Point on Friday, March 23.

Just before 4pm, officers attached to Operation Saber – a high-visibility, proactive operation run by Brisbane Water Local Area Command – stopped a Harley Davidson motorcycle on Avoca Dr, Green Point. The rider, a 40-yearold man, was spoken to and checks revealed he was disqualified until 2046 and the motorbike was unregistered. He was arrested and taken to Gosford Police

Station and charged with drive motor vehicle during disqualification; use unregistered registrable class A motor vehicle on road; use uninsured motor vehicle; use vehicle on road or road related area motor vehicle tax not paid; and use class A vehicle number plate not correctly fixed. The man was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local

Court on Saturday, March 29. Operation Saber is specifically designed to improve community safety. The operation focuses on bail compliance, warrant enforcement, high-risk offender targeting, alcoholrelated crime and antisocial behaviour, licensed premises compliance and street-level drug offences. Media release, 29 Mar 2014 NSW Police Media

olice are appealing for witnesses to a fatal motorcycle crash in Gosford on Tuesday, March 25.

At 6:10pm, a 35-yearold local man was riding a motorcycle north on Mann St. On the roundabout, at the intersection of Mann St and Faunce St, it appears the rider hit the kerb of the roundabout and collided with a metal pole. Witnesses assisted the man, until police arrived and took over, however, he died at the scene. A crime scene was established and Mann St

was closed for about three hours with minor traffic delays experienced. Traffic and Highway Patrol Command acting assistant commissioner Stuart Smith said as police appeal for witnesses, both riders and drivers need to be vigilant on the roads. “This event certainly adds to the tragedy of the

15 motorcyclists that have lost their lives on NSW Roads so far this year. “Seven of these riders lost their lives in single vehicle crashes, highlighting the fact that riders need to take extra care on roads particularly in respect of speed, distraction, fatigue, and also drink and drug driving. Media release, 26 Mar 2014 NSW Police Media

Eyewatch helps police catch Serious vehicle accident in shopping centre grafﬁti offenders olice have charged two teenagers with daubing graffiti at Somersby Falls on Sunday, March 23.

Around 4:30pm, rocks in the Somersby Falls area of the Brisbane Waters National Park were daubed with spray paint. The offence was photographed by a member of the public and the matter reported to local police. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command commenced an investigation which included releasing photos of three people on their Eyewatch social media site. Police received a large

amount of information from the public which culminated in the arrest of a 17-year-old male and a 16-year-old girl in the local area. Both have been charged with damage/deface property with graffiti. The male appeared at Woy Woy Children’s Court on Tuesday, March 25, while the girl is due to appear at Woy Woy Children’s Court

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on May 2. Brisbane Water Local Area Commander, Superintendent Danny Sullivan said police are still searching for a third person. “The arrests are a great example of how police and the community are working together through Eyewatch,” Supt Sullivan said. “There was understandable community outrage at the damage to the iconic location. “This resulted in a highlevel of cooperation with the story being viewed online by more than 34,000 people and shared more than 200 times. “The Brisbane Water Local Area Command Eyewatch site has more than 18,000 followers from the community.” Media release, 25 Mar 2014 NSW Police Media

olice are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was hit by a vehicle in the Imperial Shopping Centre, Gosford car park just after 9am on Saturday, April 5.

Police were told that an 85-year-old man was hit by a Mitsubishi Magna reversing out of a car park. As a result of the impact, the man fell to the ground and slid beneath a stationary trolley trailer. The man was taken to Gosford Hospital for treatment of serious head

and chest injuries. He was reported to be in a critical condition. The driver of the Magna, a 71-year-old woman, was taken to Gosford Hospital for treatment of shock.

She was breath-tested at the hospital, with a negative result. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Media release, 5 Apr 2014 NSW Police Media

Police pursuit in North Gosford man has been arrested and charged after a police pursuit in North Gosford on Thursday, March 27.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Target Action Group were patrolling North Gosford at about 3:25pm when they saw a man sitting in the driver’s seat of a blue Toyota Starlet. Police allegedly recognised the man as being a disqualified driver and attempted to pull over his vehicle as he drove along the Pacific Highway.

He allegedly failed to stop and was pursued through the surrounding streets before getting stuck in traffic on the highway. The 32-year-old man, who police have alleged is disqualified from driving until 2030, was subsequently arrested and taken to

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Erina land rezoned to allow new multi storey leagues club, motel and other buildings parcel of land located at 18 IIya Ave, Erina, has been rezoned to allow business development under the provisions of the new Gosford Local Environment Plan 2014.

The new business development zoning will allow a wide range of commercial and retail development while limiting the residential encroachment of the existing commercial areas. An environmental conservation zone will also be applied to vegetated portions of the land. The site is now zoned B5 – Business Development zone. The applicant intends to redevelop the site which would include the demolition of all existing structures and the construction of four buildings. These four buildings include one part six-storey building along the northern boundary of the site, one three-story complex located towards the Nunns Creek

alignment, a two-storey gym and recreation facility with a 25m swimming pool and a 3,500m2 community facility to be used as a club. The mixed use development would mainly

be concentrated on the new club facilities and the proposed sports medicine precinct, with the motel, childcare and retail facilities. It is proposed that the ground level of the

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commercial building be utilised for retail/commercial purposes, with the motel and medical facilities on the levels above. A total of five submissions were received in response to the public exhibition of the planning proposal and DCP. Concerns included access to the club and car parking area; building height and compatibility; insufficient parking; impact of the club on adjoining residential area; excessive height; inconsistent with the character of the locality and pedestrian and traffic movements. The report to council by director environment and planning Ms Danielle Dickson stated that “the location of the proposal

away from the main viewing areas of Erina i.e. main roads and Erina Fair, will mean that the development will cause little in the way of adverse visual impacts upon surrounding areas”. “The heights and floor space ratios that are proposed to be permitted on the land represent the maximum permissible. “The actual size of the development created will depend to a large extent on the car parking that can be provided on the site. “In addition the RMS has required the provision of detailed information at development application stage which could restrict the amount of floor space that is finally approved on the site. “Submissions were

concerned about the club being located closer to residential areas. “Although the club is proposed to be located closer to residential areas, it is proposed to be orientated away from residential properties reducing the possibilities of noise being transmitted to the residential area. “Submissions identified car parking as an ongoing issue for this part of Erina and the proposal will make the situation worse. “The Erina Strategic Plan process will further address the issue of car parking in this part of Erina.” The club currently employs approximately 100 full time and part time staff. In addition to the retention of existing jobs, the applicant expects that the proposed development would generate employment in two ways – by the initial construction activity and subsequently through the retail and commercial operations. The applicant estimated that one full time construction position for 12 months is created for every $178,900 of construction work undertaken. Based on the proposed developments, estimated construction cost of approximately $50m (GST excluded), on average 280 construction jobs would be directly created. The proposed development would have the potential to create in the order of 339 positions, including the motel and childcare centre. Gosford Council agenda ENV.16, 25 Mar 2014

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Play centre opens for business

Vivid win council’s website redevelopment contract osford Council has awarded the contract for its upcoming website redevelopment project to the Vivid Group Pty Ltd.

Vivid Group are one of Australia’s most experienced technology services and digital marketing agencies providing digital marketing, web design, eCommerce solutions, application development, and systems integration services across the full online spectrum to major brands and government organisations. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said that it was an exciting prospect to have a company with Vivid’s experience and national reputation working on this project. “We are looking forward to getting the ball rolling on what is a very important project for our organisation and the wider community. “This website redevelopment will form the basis for how we interact with residents moving forward – improving the way we do business. “We want a website that will meet our community’s needs with easy navigation, eForms, online payments

and mobile optimisation,” said Mr Anderson. Vivid Group managing director Mr Piers HogarthScott said: “We’re excited to be working with Gosford City Council and look forward to leveraging our extensive online experience in the government sector to produce the council’s new website, which is set to become an important platform for community engagement.” Mr Anderson said that the project would be delivered in stages. “With this being such a significant project we’ve broken it up into two stages, with stage one scheduled to be delivered mid-year. “Stage two will be delivered shortly after and I’m looking forward to seeing the effect this project will have across our organisation and community,” said Mr Anderson. Media release, 4 Apr 2014 Gosford Council media

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100th birthday and still going strong

Fitness centre celebrates ﬁrst anniversary

opacabana couple Jake Williamson and Jen Mayo are this month celebrating the first anniversary of the start of their business, G-Six Fitness Kincumber.

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rentwood Village Kincumber resident Mr John Lloyd will celebrate his 100th birthday with family and friends at the Kincumber Hotel on Saturday, April 12.

John was born in Charters Towers just months before the commencement of the First World War. He grew up on Eurunga station, a cattle property near Hughenden in far north Queensland and became the first resident of his villa near the lake at Brentwood in 1985. The cedar tree which he planted as a sapling now stands over 20 metres tall and the gums near the foreshore are even higher. John served with the

2/5 anti-aircraft battery of the AIF in New Guinea and joined the Commonwealth Public service as a Land Valuer after the Second World War. He was promoted through several positions to the top position in the Commonwealth Valuation Service and retired as chairman of the Commonwealth Valuation Boards in 1979. Since moving to Brentwood, he has selfpublished a book, “‘The

Weekes Royalty’ about remuneration given to the American geologist whose advice led to the discovery of the Bass Strait oil fields. He still lives independently in his villa with the minimal assistance of a cleaning service for an hour each fortnight. He said he treasures his driver’s license and drove himself and guests to his 99th birthday celebration last year.

Jen and Jake first got the keys to the studio, located in the industrial estate behind Mitre 10 in Kincumber, on March 31 last year. It took the couple 12 weeks from the day they got the keys to get the gym up and running due to a delay in receiving their equipment. When G-Six first opened, Jake and Jen were supported by their friends and family attending each week, but the classes still had a poor attendance rate. It’s nine months down the track and G-Six Fitness now has four trainers. Along with Jake and Jen, John Bissett and Joe Williams have also joined

the team; the ‘Four Js’ as Jake has coined them. Joe joined the team while the gym’s doors were still shut and had almost no equipment, but it didn’t bother him. Jake said he considers Joe a huge part of G-Six Fitness and also a close friend to Jen and himself. For Jake, the decision to open G-Six was not just a professional one. He battled his own weight issues throughout his whole childhood up until his early 20s. When he hit 138kg at the age of 21, Jake made the decision to study a personal training course for self-

learning. He said he needed to make a change and told very few people he was even doing the course. Almost three years later and, at 24, Jake now weighs 95kg. While he said he still has a long way to go, he is on another journey to strengthen and shape his body to his new goals. G-Six Fitness Kincumber offers a combination of boxing and functional training classes, as well as open mat sessions in an intimidation free environment. Kaitlin Watts, 1 Apr 2014

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While much of CCPA care was hospice/hospital based, it was also active in support to those dying at home with telephone operators on duty, day and night, to answer calls. Talking after the refreshment break, Dr Ian Charlton from Kincumber Doctors emphasized the importance for each person to make known, in good time, how he wished to be treated at the end of his life, in other words prepare an advance health directive. Dr Charlton said there were various forms of Advance Health Directives available but elderly or sick people often found these confusing or difficult. For anyone in that position, Dr. Charlton suggested preparing

instead a simple statement saying in a few words what treatment he wanted or did not want at the end of his life. Both speakers answered many questions from an audience of over 40. The next quarterly meeting will be on Friday, June 20, in meeting room three when the speaker will be Newcastle University senior lecturer Dr Sarah Jeong. Her subject will be: “What do I value in my life? How can I help my health professionals to understand me?” Media release, 31 Mar 2014 Joy Shannon, Dying With Dignity Central Coast

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egacy Aged Care Wyoming held an open day on Thursday, March 27, to show off its new redeveloped facility.

Under new management at both a CEO and Director of Nursing level, Legacy Aged Care Wyoming embarked on a holistic strategic repositioning program in 2011, reviewing all aspects of the organisation’s management, staffing, operations, facility and training. Their goal was to upgrade the facility to provide residents with a “place to belong amongst a warm and welcoming family who genuinely cares about their happiness and well-being”. The organisation was restructured and new staff brought on board who enthusiastically supported the renewed Legacy Aged Care vision. “An intensive staff training program across the whole facility has now resulted in a revitalised, residentcentred culture with all staff working together to give residents the respect, care, compassion and kindness they deserve during the later

stages of their lives,” said Mr Lawley. On a physical level, the repositioning program culminated in a complete refurbishment of the Aged Care Centre in December last year, with the objective of providing a warmer, more home-like environment with enhanced services and facilities. “Improvements to the residents’ living environments have been extensive,” said Mr Lawley. “Greater privacy and extended living spaces have been created by redeveloping bedrooms into single and double living accommodation with plenty of room to entertain family and friends in comfort. “The double rooms maintain resident privacy with living spaces separated by floor to ceiling wall units. “New décor, furniture and carpets have resulted in individual living spaces that are meaningful and personal for residents.

“The social and emotional well-being of our residents has been central to Brisbane Water Legacy’s refurbishment program. “The dining area has been completely redeveloped to create an open, welcoming space for residents to enjoy meals with other residents. “Several new leisure areas have been created for watching television, playing games, listening to music and socialising. “Outside, extensive landscaping, a new barbecue area and a pergola have added an exciting, new dimension to the residents’ lifestyles. “We are proud of the developments that have recently taken place at Legacy Aged Care Wyoming and the positive impact these changes have had on the lives of our residents,” said Mr Lawley. The redevelopment program was inspired by the Australian Government’s changes to aged care

accommodation payments, which were required to be made by the deadline of July 1. The Living Longer Living Better Accommodation reforms include greater transparency in pricing, choices in payment arrangements at both a high care and low care level, obligatory reporting on the MyAgedCare website and the option for residents to withdraw daily payments from their refundable deposits. Brisbane Water Legacy CEO Mr Peter Lawley said: “Changes were already in place at Legacy Aged Care Wyoming that allowed us to comply with these new regulations at an earlier stage than other aged care facilities. “We are proud to be amongst the first aged care facilities in Australia to now offer these resident-focused services.” Media release, 21 Mar 2014 Janice Wells, Milestone-Belanova

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oundwaves Men’s Chorus is inviting men of all ages to participate in a free six week workshop where they will learn to sing four part a Capella harmonies.

The course will be held each Monday night from April 28 at the Central Coast Leagues Club. “Recent surveys have shown that singing is very good for your health, for your breathing, memory, relaxation and general well-

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iving with disability didn’t stop a group of Henry Kendall High School students from putting on a winning performance at Northcott’s annual senior carnival for young adults with disabilities on Tuesday, March 25.

The Gosford school students took out first place in the carnival, which gives young people the chance to take part in a range of novelty events and races modified to suit their level of ability. Sarah Robinson, a

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with disabilities to do things like this.” Northcott Recreation’s event coordinator Mr Ben Knight said no government funding was received to run the carnival, which would not have been held without the generous support of the community.

“We know that sport and recreation are vital in helping break down barriers for young people with disabilities,” he said. “Carnivals like this give young people, like those from Henry Kendall High, to have fun in an environment where their disability is not an issue.” Media release, 28 Mar 2014 Ryan Young, Northcott

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Point Clare softball proceed to third round oint Clare Public School’s softball team played Avoca Public School on Monday, March 31, and managed to win by 9-4.

“As Avoca knocked us out last year it was rewarding for the boys who were in the team last year,” said coach Colin Cashman. “The team’s fielding was very good and a couple of times Avoca had loaded bases but could not turn these runners into runs. “Another feature of the match was the boys’ base running which kept the

opposition on their toes. “Overall, it was a good team effort with the whole team contributing towards the win.” The boys will now play Umina in the third round. Newsletter, 1 Apr 2014 Colin Cashman, Point Clare Public School

Mentor drivers sought outh Connections is seeking fully licensed mentor drivers to supervise and support young learner drivers to obtain their P plates.

The yDrive program would see volunteers reimbursed at a rate of $16.50 per hour to cover the cost of fuel and use of vehicle. The program aims to support young learner drivers who, through certain circumstances, face barriers in completing the mandatory 120 hours required to obtain a probationary licence.

Volunteers must be aged 25 or over, hold a full NSW license, have a history of safe, responsible driving, commit to a minimum of one to two hours per week and have full comprehensive car insurance. Email, 19 Mar 2014 Charlotte Dickie, Youth Connections

Education

New permaculture course in Kariong new permaculture course will begin at Mt Penang Parklands in Kariong on May 2 aimed at mums and dads who care about their future and that of their kids.

Two course options are available, both of which will be held at the Common Ground Gardens at Mt Penang. A course will also be held for young adults with a disability living on the Coast. “Many families have approached us in the past because they want to turn their place into something else than just lawn, agapanthus or concrete,” said founder of Terra Permaculture Ms Alexia Martinez. “They want to grow an abundance of colours, smells, touch, food and other uses. “They want to start a compost or a worm farm or raise chickens and get fresh eggs. “They hope to live with less chemicals. “Permaculture is the most comprehensive, fun, and engaging tool box that we have to help ourselves and teach our kids about quality of life. “It can green brown thumbs, create jobs and build satisfaction. “Being parents ourselves, we know that it’s tricky to include a new activity into our routine, let alone learn something new. “So this new course format enables mums and dads (and carers or grandparents) to join a growing community of people who care about their future and that of their kids, to engage into something new and fun,

and to meet new like-minded people,” said Ms Martinez. Permaculture teacher Ms Rosemary Morrow will teach alongside Central Coast permaculture educators (and mums) Paula Paananen from Options Disability Support and Alexia Martinez from Terra Permaculture. The course will be held each Friday from May 2. A Saturday option is also available. Media release, 24 Mar 2014 Alexia Martinez, Terra Permaculture

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

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National Day of Thanksgiving to be celebrated in Gosford

NDoT 2013 award recipient Daniel Sullivan with member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks

ominations are now open for the National Day of Thanksgiving Local Hero Awards which will be presented to winners at a free family fun day and awards ceremony on Saturday, May 31, in Kibble Park, Gosford. The focus for this year’s award recipients are those working or volunteering in police and emergency services, the transport and travel industry including bus, truck, taxi and ferry drivers, couriers, travel agents, pilots, as well as any individual within the community who performs acts of service. Now in their second year,

the awards are an initiative of Liberty Family Church and are supported by Gosford Council. Liberty Family Church senior leader Kim Jones said: “National Day of Thanksgiving is about celebrating groups and individuals who keep our city going and growing.” “It’s our chance to say thank you and honour you

for what you do. “Last year we recognised over 30 local heroes and we aim to grow on that this year.” Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said he was a keen supporter of the initiative and National Day of Thanksgiving was a reminder to stop, reflect and say thank you for the wonderful people and

places that make Australia, and the Central Coast in particular, such a great place to live. “I encourage everyone to take the time to nominate a person in either of these groups that they feel has made an outstanding contribution to our community,” said mayor Cr McKinna. Nominations close at 5pm on May 9. Media release, 28 Mar 2014 Deborah Warwick, Imperial Shopping Centre

BluesAngels CD launch at Avoca

voca Beach Hotel will hold a prelaunch of the BluesAngels’ debut album ‘Devil Don’t Believe’ on Saturday, April 12.

The acoustic blues trio performs with the aid of instruments such as double bass, blues harps, banjos, mandolins, acoustic guitars, kazoo, stompbox and washboard. The real launch of the band’s album will be at St Alban’s Folk Festival in the McDonald Valley from April 24 to 27. The trio will play at The Church in St Albans unplugged at 4pm on the Saturday, and the Marquee

finale at 3pm on the Sunday. They will also run a workshop performance at 4pm on the Saturday called ‘Cakewalk to Jazz/Blues - a historical tour through prejazz and blues forms from 1800s to post-WW1’. BluesAngels will then take the album to the Northern Beaches Music Festival at Narrabeen Lakes at 2pm on Sunday, May 4. Email, 7 Apr 2014 Tom Flood, BluesAngels

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The Gosford Diary

For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251

Out & About

Free mountain youth impact challenge

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

Wednesday April 9

Wednesday April 23

Central Coast Blues Society annual meeting, Shelley Beach Golf Club, 7:30pm Morning Tea with Lucy Wicks, Allagai Bay Café, 10am-11am

ANZAC service, Point Clare Community Hall

Friday April 11 Tuggerah Lakes Potters’ community stall, William St Mall, Gosford Australian Plant Society Central Coast group meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 7:30pm Superjam, Erina Leagues Club, 8:30pm

Saturday April 12 American songbook music concert, Holy Cross Catholic School, Kincumber, 7:30pm Creative Craft Group Easter sale, Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford, 9:30am-4pm Blues Angels, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm JH Dance Band, Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm Mountains Youth Impact Challenge, Mangrove Mountain Hall, 2pm Gosford City Markets Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Kibble Park, 8am-1pm

Sunday April 13 Creative Craft Group Easter sale, Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford, 9:30am-4pm 2Funky, Breakers Country Club, Wamberal, 1pm Nicky Bomba, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 4:30pm

Tuesday April 15 M u l t i c u l t u r a l Cooking Class, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

Wednesday April 16 Erina Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business lunch, Impact Centre, Erina, 12pm-2pm

Saturday April 26 2014 Narara Ecoburbia Festival, Narara Valley High School, 10am-4pm Johnny Devilseed and Rubes, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm

Tuesday April 29 The Elephant in the Room Aged Care Conference, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal

Thursday May 1 Tamara Stewart, Lizotte’s Kincumber

Friday May 2 Friends of the ABC (FABC) Central Coast branch meeting with Andrew Fowler, Central Coast Leagues Club, 6pm

Saturday May 3 Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club, Speechcraft course, Erina Centre, 8:30am10:30am

Saturday May 10 Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club, Speechcraft course, Erina Centre, 8:30am10:30am

Thursday May 15 Crowdfunding workshop, Erina Library, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Saturday May 17 Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club, Speechcraft course, Erina Centre, 8:30am10:30am

Tuesday May 20 M u l t i c u l t u r a l Cooking Class, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

Saturday May 24 Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club, Speechcraft course, Erina Centre, 8:30am10:30am

Saturday May 31

Central Coast Watercolour Society Easter Showcase Exhibition, The Studio Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford, 10am-4pm

Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club, Speechcraft course, Erina Centre, 8:30am10:30am National Day of Thanksgiving Local Hero Awards, Kibble Park, Gosford

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Saturday April 19

Easter Chruch service, Living waters Hope Centre, Terrigal Primary School, 10am, free

Monday April 21 Cancer Information and Support Society meeting, Arts and Crafts Centre, Henry Kendall Gardens, Wyoming, 7pm

Foreday Riders, Lizottes Kincumber, 7pm

Tuesday June 17 M u l t i c u l t u r a l Cooking Class, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

Tuesday July 15 M u l t i c u l t u r a l Cooking Class, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

egional Youth Support Services’ (RYSS) Central Coast Youth Opportunities team will present the free Mountains Youth Impact Challenge at Mangrove Mountain Hall on Saturday, April 12.

The Impact Challenge will run from 2pm to 5:30pm, with a barbecue from 5:30pm to 7pm and a live DJ Dance Party from 7pm to 9:30pm. “Construction has begun on what will be the premier Youth Week event, seeing

young people climbing, crawling, solving puzzles and challenge their team work skills,” said Youth Opportunities project coordinator Mr Jamie McKenzie. “This event has come about through consulting

Young People in the mountains area on what they would like to develop and participate in. “Young people were consulted in October and the results showed that they wanted a physical event with music thrown in as

well, as such following on from the obstacle course there will be a barbecue, then a LIVE DJ Dance Party and all for free, although a gold coin donation will be welcomed at this charity run event.” Young people are encouraged to give it a go. Media release, 25 Mar 2014 Jamie McKenzie, RYSS

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory 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 www.fabcnsw.org.au

Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots more. For a FREE calendar call Sharon on 0432 760 272 or email cco30s@live.com.au

Community Centre Meditation every Thursday 7-8pm 0467 558 672 Koolewong, Point Clare & Tascott Progress Association Aims to provide resources for communication. Special guests, community involvement, heritage, diversity, education, safety and small business opportunities. Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. 0411 266 325

Community Centres Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, Womens Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers 4324 4749

Matcham Garden Club Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits with speakers and discussions relating to rare and unusual plants. New comers welcome Every 2nd Thur 12noon to 2.30pm 4367 6292 Wamberal Garden Club Inc 10am 3rd Tue related outing following week Visitors Welcome Terrigal Rotary Hall 4384 5193 4385 2205

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business. Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890

Community Care Services Central Coast Gosford-Narara Memory lane - Doing things Neighbourhood Centre Alcoholics Anonymous together Café School Holiday activities, meet every Wed 1230pm For people with memory loss & playgroup, multicultural programs, Someone cares their carers to enjoy a relaxing community activities Algican Church coffee morning with others Rooms for Hire 3 Mann St Gosford experiencing similar circumstances 4329 4477 10am to 11.30am admin@gnnc.com.au Central Coast Prostate Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Cancer Support Group Gosford 2nd Wednesday Kariong Neighbourhood (Gosford) 4324 4244 Centre Meet last Friday Month ‘A friendly, caring, Safe and Terrigal Uniting Church Gosford Politics Connected Community’ 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal in the Pub We provide information about 9.30am to 12 noon Come and solve the problems of local services - Counselling, early 4367 9600 the world over a friendly drink and childhood nurse, legal advice, www.pcfa.org.au a bite to eat. Guest speakers. computer classes, First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern room hire, equipment hire, Central Coast Prostate 161 Mann St, Gosford advertising, playgroups, friendship Cancer Support Group 0438 363 108 groups, (Wyong) Health and fitness groups, Meet last Monday Month I AM LOST parenting groups, cooking classes Toukley RSL Club Deep Conversations & systematic and zumba. Homes Ave Toukley exercises for understanding my self 4340 1724 10.00am to 12 noon & my place in life. 4356 9300 Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and Kincumber Neighbourhood www.pcfa.org.au modern knowledge. Centre 0425 296 783 • Personal development Dying with Dignity NSW, www.gurdjieff.org.au • Community Garden Central Coast • Counselling Working to give those Rotary Club of • Meditation suffering unrelievedly from Gosford North • Support and friendship terminal or incurable illness A very active community minded Groups the legal right to request & club with many • Music and Movement for receive medical help to die projects focussed on assisting under 5 Quarterly Meetings youth. If you are keen to support • Yoga 4369 8053 our great projects, • Rooms for hire get involved with our fun club or 4363 1044 Gambling Solutions discuss joining, please contact Gambling help counsellors provide Graham Black Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres free, confidential, professional 0410 509 071, Strait Islander Corporation service to gamblers, family grahamblack@iprimus.com.au The Mingaletta community and friends. Available Woy centre provides its members Woy, Kincumber, Gosford, The Rotary Club of and other community groups a Entrance. Kariong/Somersby meeting place and referal hub 4344 7992 International service club for education, health, well-being improves lives of communities in and cultural programs through GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Australia and overseas. Fun-ﬁlled consultative services and Mental Health Self Help Group activities, fellowship and friendship community programs. Helping thousands to recover from breakfasts. Phillip House, 21 Old Mon-Fri 9am 4pm mental health challenges for more Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 6 Sydney Ave Umina than 55 years to find a GROW 7:15am 4340 4529 4342 7515 group near you call 1800 558 268 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au admin@mingaletta.com.au or visit www.grow.net.au Seniors Computer Club Wyoming GROW Groups meet weekly all Central Coast Inc. Community Centre year round Beginners class PC or Mac Programs and activities incl. Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Meals on Wheels Fri for most programs – see Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Delivered meals and flexible website. 10am – 12md or 1pm Out of School Hours Care, Play food options for people with a - 3pm Kincumber & District Group 4323 7483 functional disability Neighbourhood Centre. Mthly manager@wyomingcc.org.au 4382 9401 Meetings, Guest Speaker at Garden Clubs Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 4369 2530 Australasian Native Orchid 12-step fellowship for those with Society eating disorders. U3A Central Coast Cultivation and conservation of Mature age people are invited Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, to participate in a wide range Narara Community Centre, 2 of courses to broaden the mind Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm and make new friends 4340 5157 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Erina Heights Garden Club Kadam Sharawa Institute Inc Meet at 10am 3rd Fri Tibetan Buddhist Group Offering each Month Courses in Buddhist Philosophy Meetings and garden visits from informal and friendly. Beginning to Advanced Level. New members welcome All welcome at Green Point 4384 6750

No dues, fees, or weigh ins. Stone Building. Anglican Church Mann St. Gosford, Thursday 2:15pm www.oa.org 0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available

0459 240 183 Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227 Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club Alternate Saturdays Avoca Beach Hotel - Avoca Drive 10.00am. 4341 6842

National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378

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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

Music Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club Kieran - 0407 267 675 khutton58@gmail.com jbthomson51@gmail.com

Sydney Welsh Choir Cultural not for profit organisation performing at concerts and various venues to promotoe the Welsh culture with our singing, also performing for charity fund raising. 4369 3378

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

Public Speaking Develop confidence by improving your speaking skills. Meetings are entertaining and educational. Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club 8:30am-10:30am 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Hive and Library Erina Shopping Centre

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Gosford City Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4340 1929 emcloon@bigpond.net.au

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

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 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Ladies Fully qualified with the international Central Coast Art Society yoga teachers association Lectures, demonstrations and Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre discussion. Weekly paint-outs Friday 11am to 12.30pm Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations $6 per session Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am 0419 126 100 - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Country Women’s Gosford City Arts Centre. Association (CWA) 4325 1420 Quilting, patchwork, spinning, publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Central Coast Campus Terrigal Bowling Club Friends Inc 4385 9503 Post school learning, advocacy, 4384 3696 dinners, discussions, speakers, awards, newsletters and special Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor projects Bowls 4324 0023 Social indoor bowls Frid sonhopk@bigpond.net.au 10am - 2pm RSL Club www.cccampusfriends.org 4344 5812 0412 773 441 Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Gosford RSL Guild Sub-branch Spinning and weaving, patchwork Women’s Auxiliary and quilting, felting and other Raise money for the welfare of fibre and fabric crafts, community veterans and their families. RSL quiting bees - Day and Night Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm Groups 4323 7336 4325 4743 www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Central Coast Lapidary Club Share friendship, social activities Minerals & Gems as well as fundraising for local, Learn silverwork, Cabochons, national and international projects. Faceting, Enamelling, Stone 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Fieldtrips & fossicking Duffy Road Terrigal Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, 4385 6276 & occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Thurs 7-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Kincumber View Club Ourimbah For ladies looking for a place to 4362 2246 make friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days Central Coast and home functions. 4th Tues Potters Society Davistown RSL Club 11am Dedicated to increasing the 4390 2527 ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general Soroptimist International public. Brisbane Water Running classes, workshops, Soroptimists speak for women demonstrations, exhibitions and and girls of all nations through social events - Annual exhibitions awareness advocacy and action in May and December - Open Day by supporting national and in Sept international programs info@ccpotters.org 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers 4324 5343 Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal 4367 6331 Friendship Force sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Central Coast A travel club with a difference! Terrigal View Club See a country from the Luncheon meeting followed inside and change the way by a guest speaker 1st Wed, you see the world. Also outings and functions Travel in small groups and stay mthly. Breakers Club Dover Rd with friends in 370 clubs around Wamberal the world. 4365 1120 We in turn host small groups from other clubs. WOWGIRLS Wave Deidre 4388 9435 of Wisdom Inc www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local Indoor Bowls businesses around a common Mixed Social theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom Central Coast Leagues Club and explore lifes potential.

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Out & About

Just Between Us nominated for Johnny O’Keefe Award

Bush dance to live music at East Gosford H Dance Band, with John Short calling, will play at the next Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association (CCBDMA) to be held on Saturday, April 12, at the East Gosford Progress Hall.

“Come along and dance the night away to a varied programme including many of the old favourite bush dances, such as Blackwattle Reel, Soldiers Joy and The Jacaranda Dance,” said CCBDMA secretary Ms Robyn Graylin. “Beginners are very

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Green Point Baptist Church invites you to a Market Day and Car Boot Sale to be held in the Green Point Baptist Church carpark, along Avoca Drive in Green Point

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entral Coast duo, Just Between Us, were nominated for the Johnny O’Keefe Award at the 38th Annual Mo Awards Nomination Night on Tuesday, March 25.

Chelsea Berman and Delaney Boschuetz, who make up Just Between Us, also performed at the event. They have been together for 18 months and have played extensively throughout the Central Coast. Their country/folk sound is enhanced by the guitar and ukulele and, combined with their harmonies, they have often been likened to the female version of Simon and Garfunkel. The girls have supported Casey Donovan in concert, vocal group Encore and performed with Kasey Chambers and her band. They have won a string of awards but said their nomination for the Mo Entertainment Award is the highlight of their career to date. They are a regular fixture at both the Avoca Beachside and Peninsula Waterfront Markets, Bangalow Cafe

and Bar, Lizottes and HQ Terrigal. They have also played to big crowds this year at the Central Coast Academy of Sports Annual Awards night, the Central Coast Country Music Festival and performed on the rooftop of the Crowne Plaza Terrigal for the annual Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service Ball. Both girls attend Narara Valley High School and have completed four years of a performing arts course there. They are hoping to attend the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney for Years 11 and 12. At 15 years of age they have already started to compose their own songs and have just released a video for their song “Sour”. Media release, 28 Mar 2014 Sheryle Berman

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