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Hartcher faces two day ICAC grilling ember for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) over two days, May 19 and 20, as part of Operation Spicer, an investigation into allegations that members of parliament and others corruptly solicited, received and concealed payments in return for having their interests favoured.

Mr Hartcher was questioned in relation to a man named John Caputo whom he said he knew through the Liberal Party. Mr Hartcher claimed not to recall a phone call to Hartcher Reid Solicitors which ICAC Counsel Assisting Geoffrey Watson SC suggested led to having three cheques from Caputo deposited into their trust account. “In this respect I have definitely tried to stretch my memory because it’s been an embarrassment for me involving my own family firm, or my former family firm,” said Mr Hartcher. “But I do not recall it.” He failed to recall receiving cheques from Mr Caputo worth around $5,000-$6,000 following a fundraiser at the Sheraton, as outlined in earlier evidence given by Caputo. “I’m not denying it,” said Hartcher. “I just don’t recall it. “It was not, it was not my usual practice to receive cheques.” He also failed to recall whether he received cheques at his electorate office from Mr Caputo, as stated by Caputo in his earlier testimony.

He said he couldn’t recall seeing the cheques at all when asked if he gave Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence the cheques, despite some of them turning up in the account of The Entrance SEC. Hartcher denied receiving $4,000 from Ray Carter, despite Mr Carter previously giving sworn testimony that he gave $4,000 to Mr Hartcher on his instruction. Mr Hartcher also denied telling Mr Carter to give false evidence at ICAC, again despite Mr Carter giving sworn testimony to the contrary. Mr Hartcher rejected the claim by Mr Watson that he pocketed that $4,000. “I reject it absolutely,” said Mr Hartcher. Mr Hartcher and Mr Watson then proceeded to yell at each other before the commissioner told everyone to “just back off right now”. Mr Hartcher also denied laundering the $4,000 through his nephew, Sebastian Reid’s, trust account. He also denied using Mickey Tech, a company associated with former employee Ray Carter’s partner Mr Eak, as a means of washing donations from

prohibited donors, as well as being instrumental in setting up Eightbyfive and using the Free Enterprise Foundation to wash funds. Mr Hartcher could not explain why $2,000 was deposited into his account on January 24, 2011, by EightbyFive and said he saw no reason why he would receive any money from Eightbyfive or Tim Koelma personally. He also denied being instrumental in the creation of Eightbyfive. “I had no, no involvement in the actual creation of Eightbyfive,” said Hartcher. Mr Watson accused Hartcher of “bunging this on…you’re conveniently hiding behind ‘I don’t recall’ when it suits you”. Hartcher denied being involved in organising payments for company Gazcorp from its inception. He also denied the suggestion by Mr Watson that he was at the heart of a corrupt scheme to extract donations from a prohibited donor and wash them through EightbyFive after he agreed to chasing up invoices on behalf of Mr Tim Koelma. He rejected Mr Watson’s suggestion that he was

“chasing up the money, the money which was going to filter through to finance, in this instance Darren Webber’s ability to campaign”. He denied claims that the purpose behind Eightbyfive was to fund Tim Koelma to come back to work for him on a full time basis, so he could fund Chris Spence and Darren Webber in their respective seats so they’d be free to campaign and to avoid the property developer prohibition. He also denied receiving

any professional benefits as a result of Eightbyfive receiving consulting fees from time to time on a monthly basis from Australia Water Holdings between late March 2009 and just after the 2011 State Election. Hartcher agreed that when he looked over the agreement between EightbyFive and Australian Water Holdings for Tim Koelma and suggested a strict confidentiality clause, he knew it would protect information, such as what Eightbyfive was actually

going to be doing for Australian Water Holdings. But he denied wanting to ensure that there was a degree of secrecy about what Koelma was actually doing on behalf of Australian Water Holdings and that that was his motivation for suggesting the confidentiality clause. Proceedings for Operation Spicer will resume in August. Mr Hartcher has not been excused from the summons. Transcripts, 19/20 May 2014, ICAC

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“It is now eight months this week since the Abbott Government was elected and still no progress. “We still don’t know how much the old copper network would cost to fix, how much it would cost to maintain, or how long it will last. “Malcolm Turnbull gilded the lily when he told the Australian public earlier this year that negotiations were moving quickly. “Now that we know they are progressing so slowly that trials cannot even begin on the Coalition’s second rate copper based network. “It’s time the Coalition abandoned its hotch-potch, obsolete copper debacle and return to Labor’s fibre-to-thepremises NBN rollout for all of the Central Coast. “It is an obscene spectacle for taxpayers to watch the Coalition pay tens of billions of dollars for a century-old copper network, then billions more to maintain it, when comparable investment in fibreto-the-premises network is a far more cost-effective investment delivering considerably better services. Media release, 9 May 2014 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill

Peninsula ‘left behind’ with NBN Local residents believe that the Peninsula is being “left behind again” with the cancellation of the rollout of the National Broadband Network on the Peninsula, according to Senator Deborah O’Neill. Senator O’Neill said she had spent time doorknocking on the Peninsula, asking locals about the NBN rollout. “Speaking to residents here on the Peninsula, all I hear is them asking why does the Peninsula get left behind again?” She said the Abbott Government has cancelled NBN rollout plans for the Peninsula to be replaced

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NBN Co representatives had conceded to a Senate Estimates Committee on May 5 that “the Umina trial was running behind schedule, having not even commenced”, she said. Senator O’Neill said that all that had happened so far was that the Government had got NBN Co to attach a connection to an abandoned business premises, 100m from the node, and had called that the start of the trial. The NBN Co representatives at the Estimates Committee had also refused to guarantee to release the ﬁndings of the trial, she said. Senator O’Neill said a starting date for the trial had not been set and did not look imminent because “NBN Co have still not reached an agreement with Telstra on access to the copper network”. The NBN rollout to the Peninsula had been cancelled, but only part of the Peninsula had been earmarked for the trial. “Parts of the Peninsula have been cherry-picked for a trial, with no guarantee that it will cover the rest,” she said.

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yong Council has welcomed the recent Federal Budget, with ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber appeared before the mayor Cr Doug Eaton saying it delivered some big wins for Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Tuggerah Lakes, local business and commuters on the M1. Monday, May 19, as part of Operation Spicer, an investigation However he said cuts to and a regional sporting to roads funding.” into allegations that members of parliament and others corruptly Other changes solicited, received and concealed payments in return for having their social safety net services precinct at Tuggerah ($1 impacting council like health and disability million). interests favoured.

ember for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) over two days, May 19 and 20, as part of Operation Spicer, an investigation into allegations that members of parliament and others corruptly solicited, received and concealed payments in return for having their interests favoured. Mr Hartcher was questioned in relation to a man named John Caputo whom he said he knew through the Liberal Party. Mr Hartcher claimed not to recall a phone call to Hartcher Reid Solicitors which ICAC Counsel Assisting Geoffrey Watson SC suggested led to having three cheques from Caputo deposited into their trust account. “In this respect I have definitely tried to stretch my memory because it’s been an embarrassment for me involving my own family firm, or my former family firm,” said Mr Hartcher. “But I do not recall it.” He failed to recall receiving cheques from Mr Caputo worth around $5,000-$6,000 following a fundraiser at the Sheraton, as outlined in earlier evidence given by Caputo. “I’m not denying it,” said Hartcher. “I just don’t recall it. “It was not, it was not my usual practice to receive cheques.” He also failed to recall whether he received cheques at his electorate office from Mr Caputo, as stated by Caputo in his earlier testimony.

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Mr Webber was questioned about his employment with Tim Koelma’s company Eightbyfive. At the time of his employment with Eightbyfive, Mr Webber was required to collate information from other government members’ websites, such as policy statements and media releases to provide to Mr Koelma. Mr Webber agreed that there was no hard evidence of his work for Mr Koelma saying that he didn’t think there would be any electronic footprints remaining on his computer. “I would highly doubt any computer would keep a footprint for four years,” said Mr Webber. Mr Webber couldn’t confirm whether the $4,000 he deposited into his account on January 21, 2011 at around midday in Tuggerah was from Mr Koelma, who withdrew $8,000 in cash in Erina from another account earlier that day at 11:09am. He did, however, agree that a number of other similar transactions were payments from Mr

Koelma. Mr Webber said a similar thing happened to him as happened to the member for The Entrance Chris Spence, in that his computer failed and he lost all of the copies of his invoices rendering him unable to lodge tax returns for a number of years. “I was waiting for Mr Koelma’s advice on when the payments and how many payments were made. “In the end, without Mr Koelma being able to provide that advice, I simply made a declaration to the Tax Office to the best of my recollections and that’s how we lodged a tax return this year, in the absence of any originals and in the absence of Mr Koelma being able to confirm for us,” said Mr Webber. Mr Webber conceded that he had made a “mistake” when he was questioned about a number of invoices made out to Eightbyfive by Webbbson Electrotechnology and IT Experts for taxation purposes which stated he had provided “IT consulting

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support could have a negative impact on the Shire’s most vulnerable residents. “Overall I’m pleased to see strong support for economic growth initiatives in the north of the Shire – this is strongly aligned to council’s own vision to create jobs and attract investment,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “Upgrading major roads like The Ridgeway and widening of the M1 between Tuggerah and Doyalson, Kariong and Somersby, are also great initiatives which will improve safety and travel times. “But to my mind, the biggest boost is conﬁrmation that the $405 million NorthConnex tunnel to link the M1 and M2 will get underway, providing our residents with a direct link to Sydney and welcome relief from long travel times for our 30,000 plus commuters. Mayor Cr Eaton also congratulated Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara on the allocation of $3.3 million in funding for the Transcript, 19 May 2014 Tuggerah Lakes, as well ICAC as additional funding for local skills and job centres ($2.7million),

and electrotechnology advice”, saying he failed to change the description of the work provided. He claimed the description was an automatic template but conceded that Webbbson never provided IT consulting and electrotechnology advice to any entity. “It was the original intent but it wasn’t ah, used in that manner, no” said Mr Webber. He then acquiesced that since he did not complete his trade as an electrician, and the co-founder of Webbbson was trained in IT, nobody at the company was qualiﬁed to provide electro technology advice. Mr Webber denied a statement put to him by ICAC’s counsel assisting, Geoffrey Watson SC, when Mr Watson suggested that Mr Webber was “just lying and the whole arrangement with Koelma was itself a sham under which you would receive a payment which would free you for door knocking?”

“It’s great to see that the Federal Government is continuing to recognise the importance of this coastal estuary system and provide the funding for a suite of stormwater treatment works like new gross pollutant traps, particularly as the Lakes themselves are State Government responsibility,” mayor Cr Eaton said. On the downside, the Federal Government has frozen indexation for the Local Government Financial Assistance Grants Program for the next three years. This program provides general purpose grants to local government areas based on population amounts and funding for roads maintenance. “The Federal Government has effectively capped the program at 2013/14 levels and, for Wyong Shire, this equals a direct cut to our roads budget of around $2 million over three years. “Luckily we are in a better position than many other councils to absorb the impact, having spent the past four years improving our bottom line and doubling the amount we have allocated

include the indexation of fuel excise (an increase of $25,000 per year), and changes to FBT (an increase of around $35,000 per year) but these impacts are offset by the rephasing of the Superannuation Guarantee, providing a saving of around $350,000 per year. “Wyong Shire is not a wealthy community and we already suffer from low school retention levels and high youth unemployment,” said the mayor, “so reports on the potential impacts for young job seekers and those on income support do concern me. “It’s important for everyone that we maintain a strong safety net for our most vulnerable residents so I’ll be keeping a close eye on whether we see signs that the changes are having a widespread impact. “On balance, I think there is much to welcome in this Budget and I congratulate our local Federal Member for her efforts in securing local funding and helping our priorities get a real look in at the national level.” Media release, 14 May 2014 Wyong Council media

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New CCTV cameras funded he Coalition Government has delivered on its commitment to address crime and anti-social behaviour on the Central Coast, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

The 2014-15 Federal Budget includes funding under the Coalition’s Safer Streets Programme, where proceeds of crime will be directed to fund local crime prevention projects including: $240,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Gosford CBD (Baker St carpark, Baker Lane, Donnison St, Manns Rd); $200,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Peninsula (Woy Woy, Umina, Ettalong Beach); $60,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Kariong Underpass and skate park; $60,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Mitchell/Langford Dr Shops; $60,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Arunta St Shops; and $60,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Kincumber Underpass.

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan with Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks, Gosford Council CEO Mr Paul Anderson, chamber of commerce representatives and Brisbane Water Local Area Command Superintendent Daniel Sullivan

Ms Wicks welcomed the Coalition Government’s $680,000 investment to improve security in the local community. “This funding will help reinvigorate local shopping strips and precincts that have been compromised by anti-social and unlawful behaviour,” said Ms Wicks. “More CCTV cameras will help to tackle crime and support local businesses across the Coast.

“I have been working closely with local police, council, chambers of commerce and community groups on this for months. “I’m proud to say we’re now delivering on this important part of our Growth Plan for the Central Coast. “People in Gosford, Kincumber, Kariong, the Peninsula and beyond will feel a greater sense of personal security because of this rollout.”

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan congratulated Ms Wicks on the hard work undertaken to secure the funding for local communities. “Our Government committed to help local communities deliver effective local solutions to crime hot-spots and antisocial behaviour through the $50 million Safer Streets programme and we are delivering on that

commitment in this Budget. “All Australians have the right to feel safe and secure in their community and the Safer Streets Programme will help achieve that,” Mr Keenan said. Brisbane Water Local Area Command Superintendent Daniel Sullivan joined Minister Keenan and Ms Wicks at the announcement. “The community of the Central Coast is enjoying the lowest crime rate in 20

years,” Supt Sullivan said. “This is due to a number of factors including crime prevention though the use of CCTV. “Any expansion of our CCTV network is welcomed as there is a clear link to increasing community safety.” Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said the support from the Federal Government for these important crime prevention initiatives was very pleasing. “This major funding for additional CCTV cameras will make sure residents, business owners and tourists feel all the more safer when they’re out and about on the streets of Gosford, Kincumber, Kariong, or on the Peninsula,” Mr Anderson said. “I would like to especially thank our local Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks and the federal Minister for Justice Michael Keenan for delivering on this election commitment, which will protect our retail, entertainment and other public areas from anti-social behaviour.” Media release, 20 May 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Mountains residents encouraged to 600 Commonwealth employees to work attend CSG mining meeting in Gosford

he Commonwealth Government will open a new building in Gosford for 600 Commonwealth employees, with the Australian Taxation Office leading the initiative.

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lanning is well underway for a community meeting for all residents of Mangrove Mountain, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek and surrounding areas, Kulnura, Bucketty, and Murrays Run so that all may learn how they are threatened by Coal Seam Gas mining.

All residents are strongly encouraged to attend the June 19 meeting, which will commence at 7pm at the historic Kulnura Community Hall. Almost the entire Mountain community is covered within AGL’s Petroleum Exploration License number 2 (PEL2), which also extends South

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Department’s Discussion Paper for the Lower Hunter. This document states: “It is possible that coal seam gas production could commence within the next two years (in Wollombi, Grumps Retreat, Bucketty and Peats Ridge).” The Coal Seam Gas Subcommittee of the Mountain Districts Association has commenced surveying residents so that all may voice their opinion on whether coal seam gas industry activity is compatible with the current farming, bushland and crucial water aquifers relied upon across the mountain districts. Volunteers have already completed a survey of residents of Ironbark Rd, Mangrove Mountain, finding that over 95% of respondents were passionately against coal seam gas mining in the area. Respondents voiced concerns with the potential reduction in the height and contamination, of the aquifer, lowered land values, and the disruption caused by the heavy machinery associated with gas drilling and mining.

Other major concerns are the storage of huge quantities of salty wastewater from the extraction process, which can also contain toxic and radioactive compounds and heavy metals. The surveying of residents, as well as the planned Community Meeting follows the model of community engagement being undertaken in the NSW Northern Rivers region. In recent weeks the defence of the Northern Rivers region by local residents has been cited as a prime reason for the referral of the Petroleum Exploration Licence held over those communities to ICAC for investigation. Preliminary letterbox counts of the Mountain District have found that up to 1,350 properties will need to be surveyed in order to allow all residents to have their say. Precinct Captains, who will act as local organisers of survey volunteers, are currently being recruited in all affected districts. Media release, 26 May 2014 Simon Perry, Coal Seam Gas subcommittee of the Mountain Districts Association.

“This is a game-changer for the Central Coast,” said member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. “We’re doubling the number of Commonwealth jobs we said we would locate in Gosford in our Growth Plan, from 300 to 600. “These 600 jobs, with the ATO making up around half this number, will in turn help to drive even more activity to local cafes, local restaurants and local businesses. “In a region with tens of thousands of commuters who leave early in the morning and return home late at night to their families, this is welcome news. “Planning for the purpose-built facility in

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Gosford CBD has already started. “We want this to happen as soon as possible. “Having a Commonwealth Agency as a tenant in Gosford boosts investment and provides secondary employment through increased economic activity, and could also help create jobs in the construction phase. “600 jobs is a gamechanger. “It will help build a strong, prosperous future for a region I’m passionate about and will continue fighting for,” said Ms Wicks.

weeks to complete, weather permitting. After this, major work on the intersection upgrade is due to start in late May and be completed by December, weather permitting. The upgrade will provide a dedicated right turn lane into Frederick St from the Central Coast Highway eastbound, which will improve safety and traffic flow for motorists. Motorists are advised reduced speed limits and lane closures will be in place while work is carried out. The preliminary work before the main upgrade will be carried out by Gosford Council on behalf of Roads and Maritime Services.

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“Department of Planning and Infrastructure failed in its duty of care” – Sutton amp Quoll has continued its campaign to bring awareness to the community about the dysfunction within the NSW State Government and its departments, in particular the assessment process for State Significant Developments.

At midday on Friday, May 23, Camp Quoll facilitated a community gathering in Gosford, outside the office for the Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DP&I). Camp Quoll spokesperson Mr Ian Sutton said: “Several weeks ago we held a gathering outside the NSW Office of Water, to notify the community of the major issues associated with Rocla Materials Pty Ltd’s Sand Mine at Calga.” “Rocla have been running illegally for at least eight years, and for much of that time, did not have sufficient Water Allocations to cover their actual water take. “Despite the NSW Office of Water (now) knowing this, no enforcement or requirement to follow legislation was ever given to Rocla. “They were allowed to run an illegal quarry, with the blessings of the NSW State Government. “As it took Rocla at least eight years to attach any Water Access licence to their current works, it meant they had no Water Allocation

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Account. “The thing that concerns me the most was thinking that this is common practice within the Significant Development Assessment process, and that the way the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) cuts through the green tape is simply by ignoring breaches in consent conditions and legislation. “In the example at Calga Sand Mine, one of the issues ignored by PAC and the NSW State Government was breaches in Water Management Legislation. “What this meant was that there was no data being collected on Rocla’s water consumption, no allocation being made for Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems {GDE), and no effective monitoring of the impacts on other land users. “Without a Water

Allocation Account, Rocla’s water use was not being tracked and registered. “If this is a common legislative breach within the extractive industries, that would mean no government agency is monitoring and managing our water resources. “Corporations are simply taking what they want, without any consideration of long term sustainability. “The reason we gathered outside the DP&I, is because they are the government department which accepts the PAC decision, and then implements and manages the consent conditions and legislative requirements for the development. “The PAC is an independent Commission that simply assesses the development application. “The DP&I is the Government Department

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Petrol excise hits the wrong people enator for NSW Deborah O’Neill has slammed Prime Minister Tony Abbott for the contempt he has shown voters, particularly Coasties, with the decision to increase the Petrol Excise.

“Tony Abbott and the local Liberals promised to reduce taxes, not increase them,” said Senator O’Neill. “They said they would get rid of taxes, not bring in new ones. “With up to 40,000 residents leaving the Coast every day for work, the Central Coast region will be hit hard by this new tax. “This is an unfair hit to Central Coast commuters who are already finding it hard to make ends meet. “We here on the Central Coast need our cars to get to and from work, to pick up the kids and to do even basic shopping. “Adding hundreds of

dollars extra in petrol tax will make every day activities harder, and force some Coasties off the road completely. “How many hard working tradies are going to lose their businesses because of this hit? “How many apprentices won’t even get a start as this government makes it difficult for businesses that need mobility to function? “This big new tax comes despite Tony Abbott promising prior to the election to lead a government of no new taxes. “Tony Abbott and his Government will be the ones

who make sure every time you fill up the car; you pay more, putting more pressure on the family budget. “Every time Coasties pull up to the bowser, they will remember each litre is charged at the Tony Abbott premium. “This great big new tax on commuters represents a clear, unequivocal broken promise. “It is a tax on effort, a tax on productivity, a tax that hurts the very people who took Tony Abbott at his word,” said Senator O’Neill. Media release, 13 May 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill

Occasional Care funding restored ember for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has welcomed the Abbott Government’s decision to restore $12.6 million Occasional Care funding cut by the previous Labor Government.

Ms Wicks said Occasional Care provided a vital service for many families on the Central Coast who needed emergency or late notice care, particularly in regional, rural and remote communities. Ms Wicks said this was another example of the Abbott Government delivering on its promises. “The Abbott Government is committed to making child care more accessible, flexible and affordable and this is another important step towards achieving that,” she said.

“There are many reasons why families might need to access occasional care, such as casual work and last-minute shifts, illness, and other unexpected events that arise in the daily lives of busy families. “This decision will particularly benefit rural, regional and remote areas where seasonal work such as harvesting and shearing makes it difficult to secure a place in traditional child care options. “It’s important for our nation’s economic prosperity that we have

a child care system that supports greater workforce participation.” Preference will be given to occasional care services in regional, rural and remote areas in recognition of their unique challenges. Ms Wicks said the Abbott Government’s broad ranging Productivity Commission Inquiry into child care was also addressing accessibility, flexibility and affordability issues. Media release, 15 May 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

Senator queries Member for Terrigal’s ﬁtness for ofﬁce enator for NSW Deborah O’Neill has raised concerns about the Member for Terrigal’s fitness for public office, following his memory-failure during recent ICAC hearings.

“In what was either a sterling effort from Chris Hartcher to avoid scrutiny, or a damning indictment on his memory capacity, the fallen Liberal resorted to memory loss, repeating ad nauseam ‘I do not recall’ on over 20 occasions in response to evidence put to him by ICAC counselassisting Geoffrey Watson, SC.” Senator O’Neill has called on Mr Hartcher to finally call time on his now muddied political career in the wake of such dismal testimony,

saying the Central Coast has been let down. “The Central Coast deserves better than a troika of tainted MPs who seem to have caught a contagious bout of memory failure. “The coincidental cash withdrawals and deposits, revealed today (May 19) at the ICAC, were met with a clearly advanced strain of collective amnesia by Mr Hartcher and his Liberal Party lackeys. “Mr Hartcher ‘could not recall’ a lot today. “The fact is, the Central

Coast cannot recall the last time Mr Hartcher or his Liberal lackeys have done anything to benefit our community. “If Mr Hartcher’s memory is so poor, surely it’s time he do the last honourable thing available to him – step down and allow someone with at least basic memory capacity to serve the people of Terrigal,” Senator O’Neill said. Email, 19 May 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill

More funding to improve waste and recycling performance

osford City C o u n c i l will receive $412,347.25 in funding from the NSW Government to improve waste and recycling performance as part of the Waste Less, Recycle More initiative.

Environment Minister Mr Rob Stokes, who was also recently announced Minister for the Central Coast, said the funding for the $70 million dollar four-year Better Waste and Recycling Fund designed by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) would support council-run waste and recycling projects in the state’s waste-levy paying area. “This is the first year of funding under the Better Waste and Recycling Fund and totals $17.2 million

Mr Holstein said. “It can also be used to tackle litter and illegal dumping in local communities and assist us to achieve our ambitious state-wide waste and recycling targets. “This could include council initiatives such as recycling education, bin inspections, composting programs or installing public place recycling in parks and community areas. “It is up to each council to identify the best way to use this funding to provide enhanced waste services that will help to reduce waste to landfill and increase recycling initiatives in their local government area.”

across all participating councils including Gosford City Council,” Mr Stokes said. “This is in addition to the $145 million that has already opened in Waste Less, Recycle More grants since June last year to applicants including councils. “In total NSW councils will receive $222.8 million exclusively and have access to a further $133.9 million in contestable grants, under the five year Waste Less, Recycle More initiative.” Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the funding package would make a significant contribution to improving our waste infrastructure and recycling rates. “The grant will be used to support projects that reduce waste generation and improve recycling and community engagement,”

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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.

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

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.

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he relaxed rural lifestyle of residents of six rural dwellings in a small cul-de-sac at Tumbi Umbi is under threat from a large development proposed by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, according to Wyong Shire Ratepayers and Residents Association.

Mr Webber was questioned about his employment with Tim Koelma’s company Eightbyﬁve.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber, Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell, Australian Coal Alliance coordinator Mr Alan Hayes, Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher

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ormer Minister for the Central Coast and Energy and Recourses Mr Chris Hartcher has responded to inquiries made by Wyong Regional Chronicle.

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

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Ourimbah is lost forever,” he said. “In the 150 year plus history of Ourimbah, this represents the largest single threat to our community lifestyle. “Ourimbah is the oldest town on the Central Coast with the post ofﬁce, railway station, public school and World War I monument all heritage listed. “Ourimbah is a country village servicing the surrounding semirural community and should remain that way to maintain the lifestyle which has attracted us to live here in the ﬁrst place. “Surely, the views of the 4,000 residents of Ourimbah must take precedence over one entrepreneurial developer. “Ourimbah will be left with the legacy and eyesore for the next 60

plus years. “This will also set a precedent for more high rise development to follow. “If this development goes ahead, Ourimbah village will be gone forever,” said Mr McGill. A key provision in the Planning Instrument for Affordable Housing is the “Local Character Test” which takes into account such items

as physical impact, noise, overshadowing, overlooking, parking, trafﬁc congestion, surrounding streetscape, and the visual catchment of the building, including colour, style and size. “Objections about these issues will form the basis of the residents’ presentation to the Hunter/Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel,” said Mr McGill.

A spokesperson for the residents’ action group Mr Allan Benson said: “This successful rally demonstrates the community concern for the proposed development.” “These are only the ﬁrst steps of what we think, will be a long and drawn out campaign. “We want to assure the community we will be continuing the ﬁght on their behalf.

trees, many 15-18m high, will be removed within the building-carpark footprint, destroying a signiﬁcant corridor between Forresters and Tumbi Umbi wetlands and severely detracting from the scenic value of what the applicants described as a site with ‘high ﬂora biodiversity’. “Other anticipated

parkthe for over 90 vehicles. cul-de-sac. include noise indexation of claim that -problems “It’s great to see that include support could have a Residents concerned about the development “The scale of the with up to 800 people They (an increase proposed buildings is extensive clearing for this opening and closing car and electrotechnology negative impact on the the Federal Government fuel excise Koelma. would want to look so far Infrastructure,” said Mr such that all the houses in large building and car doors, talking, playing Wyong’s current LEP. pereasilyyear), “This development backwards rather than use Armstrong. Kyte Place could park would detract from music and singing and Mr Webber said a advice”, saying he failed Shire’s most vulnerable is continuing to recognise of $25,000 t inside its building the scenic quality of the stormwater disposal is only permissible if the new LEP - which was changes to FBT the importance of this and fifootprint,” Media release, 15 Apr 2014 endorsed considers it unanimously area and should not be from an additional 6,000 council said a resident similar thing happened to change the description residents. Kevin Armstrong, Wyong given consent. of the cul-de-sacof Mr Brett m2 of ‘hardstand’ roof/ under a now repealed by all councillors and Shire Ratepayers and around “Overall I’m pleased coastal estuary system (an increase Little. “Even in six houses car park into an already 23 year-old LEP - it’s the NSW Department to him as happened to the of the work provided. Residents Association Planning and hard to see why council of “Andper that year) doesn’t combined, system. but local residents inadequate He claimed the to see strong support and provide the funding $35,000 member for The Entrance include the extra 5,000m2 do not have parking for “In a two hour period car parking.” are offset 100 vehicles, or have on Saturday, traffic will was an for economic growth for a suite of stormwater these ofimpacts Chris Spence, in that his description The real rub for local 400 to 500 friends over increase from the current by the rephasing of treatment works like initiatives in the north of every Saturday, or have residents is that neither a four traffi c movements computer failed and he automatic template but ‘place of public worship’ 17 toilets or a commercial in Kyte Place to 194 gross pollutant the nor a Superannuation ‘function centre’ kitchen,” said Wyong movements, a 4,850% lost all of the copies of conceded that Webbbson the Shire – this is strongly new are permissible in an E4 Shire Ratepayers and increase. providing Association “Onsite disposal of an (Environmental Living) Residents provided aligned to council’s own traps, particularly as Guarantee, his invoices rendering never zoning anywhere president Mr Kevin estimated 7,500 litres of ofin NSW around entral Coast Liberal MPs under investigation as part of Operation consulting and vision to create jobs and the Lakes themselves a saving him unable to lodge tax IT or under Wyong Shire’s Armstrong. effluent per week onto a Spicer will be heard by ICAC in the week commencing Monday, current per LEP - gazetted year. in “Both the elevation small grassed area with May 12. returns for a number of electrotechnology advice attract investment,” said are State Government $350,000 to Bellevue Rd and underlying clay soils is December 2013. Member for The allegations that they were will then adjourn for “Wyong Shireformer is not responsibility,” mayor Cr mayor Cr Eaton. Kyte aPlace are around likely to cause problems Under council’s to any entity. years. LEP, dating back to 1991, 50m with the roof of the - especially as run-off Entrance Ms Chris Spence, involved in corruptly three months to allow wealthy community andrising to over 9m, will flow into adjoining Member for Wyong soliciting, receiving or investigators to follow “Upgrading major Eaton said. non-residential uses were church “It was the original “I was waiting for Mr Mr Darren Webber and concealing payments in further leads and gather permissible in a 7c zoning far larger than any local properties and wetlands. suffer from On the downside, the we already “This development Member for Terrigal Mr return for having their fresh information before (small rural residential residence. Koelma’s advice on when intent but it wasn’t ah, roads like The Ridgeway resuming. holdings), subject to “About 48 mature is not permissible under Chris Hartcher are being interests favoured. Cec Bucello, 8 May 2014 investigated as part of The ICAC inquiry the payments and how used in that manner, no” and widening of the M1 Federal Government has low school retention between Tuggerah and frozen indexation for levels and high youth many payments were said Mr Webber. He then acquiesced that Doyalson, Kariong and the Local Government unemployment,” said the made. Assistance mayor, “so reports on “In the end, without since he did not complete Somersby, are also great Financial Mr Koelma being able his trade as an electrician, initiatives which will Grants Program for the the potential impacts for young job seekers and to provide that advice, I and the co-founder of improve safety and travel next three years. This program provides those on income support simply made a declaration Webbbson was trained times. FREE “But to my mind, general purpose grants to do concern me. to the Tax Office to the in IT, nobody at the “It’s important for best of my recollections company was qualified the biggest boost is local government areas provide electro confirmation that the $405 based on population everyone that we maintain and that’s how we to million NorthConnex amounts and funding for a strong safety net for our lodged a tax return this technology advice. most vulnerable residents Mr Webber denied a tunnel to link the M1 and roads maintenance. year, in the absence of a close community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 “The Federal April 17, 2014so I’ll be keeping Your independent Issue 44 any originals and in the statement put to him by M2 will get underway, Issue 42 E Government has eye on whether we see absence of Mr Koelma ICAC’s counsel assisting, providing our residents FRE being able to confirm for Geoffrey Watson SC, with a direct link to effectively capped the signs that the changes when Mr Watson Sydney and welcome program at 2013/14 are having a widespread us,” said Mr Webber. Mr Webber conceded suggested that Mr Webber relief from long travel levels and, for Wyong impact. “On balance, I think that he had made was “just lying and the times for our 30,000 plus Shire, this equals a direct cut to our roads budget of there is much to welcome a “mistake” when whole arrangement with commuters. April 4, 2014 Your independent community newspaper 4325 7369 Issuemillion 43 over in this Budget and I Mayor- Ph: Cr Eaton around $2 was itself a sham he was questioned Koelma congratulate our local congratulated three years. about a number of under which you would also “Luckily we are in Federal Member for her invoices made out to receive a payment which Member for Dobell Ms efforts in securing local fter 30 years of vacancy, the ‘Key Eightbyfive by Webbbson would free you for door Karen McNamara on a better position than corner of Marine Pde and and helping our toon thefunding the allocation of $3.3 many other councilsSite’ The Entrance Rd is inching closer to E l e c t r o t e c hyong n o lCouncil o g y has knocking?” voiced strong realisation. having priorities get a real look million in funding for the absorb the impact, opposition to the Wallarah 2 coalmine and IT Experts for At its meeting of have indicated that this Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton national level.” yearsMarchin9,atwillthe Wednesday, happen soon.” Transcript, 19 May 2014 Tuggerah Lakes, as well spent the past four taxation and seniorwith purposes staff addressing a public hearing of Wyong Council adopted a Mayor Cr Eaton said ICAC as additional funding improving our site bottom the Planninghe and Assessment specific Development that the Key Site is a which stated had Commission on April 2. Media release, 14 May 2014 Control Plan for landmark in The Entrance the(DCP) for local skills and job line and doubling Mayor Cr Doug Eaton, water supplies. provided “IT consulting Key Site addressing and Wyong a quality development Council media along with technical staff “In short, our expert development criteria in on the site is expected to centres ($2.7million), amount we have allocated from council, outlined the advice is that there is a line with the new Wyong be a huge boost to the local

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potential impacts on the water supply system and other key council assets. “Over the past three years, we have invested heavily in the Central Coast water supply system with a plan to secure our water supply for decades to come. “The last thing we need right now is for that to be jeopardised,” he said. “We engaged two independent consultants “We want to thank the to look at this proposal residents of Ourimbah and they have found a for their support and number of concerning we will be keeping gaps and inconsistencies everybody informed of in the mine’s modelling, the progress in the battle underestimating to save Ourimbah potential impacts on our from inappropriate groundwater and surface development.”

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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Spence, Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton, Senator Deborah O’Neill, Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara, representative of the developer Ms Katie Gregory and Resident’s Action Group chairman Mr Greg McGill. Mr Spence, Ms McNamara and Ms O’Neill spoke of the need for appropriate development in Ourimbah to maintain the present amenity for residents. Mayor Cr Eaton outlined the planning process involved with this development while Ms Gregory conﬁrmed the development application had been returned to the developer to address the 165 residents’ objections lodged with Wyong Council. Mr McGill said the rally was about saving Ourimbah.

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The Budget, Church wants with consent, if ‘unlikely to yong Council has welcomed the recent Federal to amalgamate its detract from the scenic ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber appeared before the congregations Erina quality mayor Cr Doug Eaton saying it delivered some bigfromwins forof rural lands’ and and The Entrance into if ‘compatible with rural Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on residential development’. one larger facility. Tuggerah Lakes, local business and commuters on the M1. Local residents Proposed is a 400-seat Monday, May 19, as part of Operation Spicer, an investigation church with a meeting contend that commercial hall/function centre, development that is However he said cuts to and a regional sporting to roads into allegations that members of parliament and others corruptly large funding.” commercial kitchen ﬁve times larger than and six Sabbath School surrounding houses Other changes solicited, received and concealed payments in return for having their social safety net services precinct at Tuggerah ($1 classrooms. and much higher is incompatible with the Also proposed are impacting council like health and disability million). interests favoured. internal roads and a car quiet ambience of a rural

proposals from are safe, information other especially in respect of water catchments, government members’ they will not be granted websites, suchto proceed.” as policy permission statements and6 Mar 2014 media Media statement, Chris Harcther, for Terrigal to MP Mr releases toMember provide Koelma. Mr Webber agreed that there was no hard evidence of his work for Mr Koelma saying that he didn’t think there would be any electronic FREE footprints remaining on his computer. “I would highly doubt any computer would keep a footprint for four years,” said7369 Mr Webber. March 21, 2014 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 Mr Webber couldn’t conﬁrm whether the $4,000 he deposited into his account on January 21, 2011 at around midday in Tuggerah was from Mr Koelma, who withdrew $8,000 in cash in Erina from another account earlier that day at ver 200 people attended a rally in Ourimbah on Sunday, March 9, to 11:09am. protest against the proposed four He did, however, storey, 101 unit affordable boarding house development in Glen Rd. agree that a number of other similar transactions The rally was “If this four storey addressed by Member for boarding house were payments from Mr The Entrance Mr Chris development proceeds, Media release, 4 Mar 2014 Max Phillips, Ofﬁce of Jeremy Buckingham

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he Greens NSW spokesperson on mining Mr Jeremy Buckingham has slammed the Labor Party for putting their short term political interests over the interests of the people of the Central Coast.

“Labor’s decision to join with the Coalition to vote down the Greens bill to protect the Central Coast drinking water catchment from mining means that any legislation

that passes the parliament will be too late to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine,” said Mr Buckingham. “Labor joined with the Coalition and Shooters Party this afternoon

(March 25) to vote against a motion to urgently debate and decide on the Central Coast Water Catchments Protection Bill 2014. “The motion failed 32

votes to ﬁve. “Labor have stabbed the people of the Central Coast in the back by deciding it was more important to play politics than to pass legislation to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine,” said Mr Buckingham. “Labor intend to

introduce almost identical legislation, but it will be too little and too late, as it will not be able to be debated until after the Planning Assessment Commission has made its decision, expected in April. “The earliest it could be debated is May 6.

“The Greens bill would have enacted Barry O’Farrell’s promise to protect the Central Coast water catchment ‘no ifs, no buts, a guarantee’.” Media release, 25 Mar 2014 Jeremy Buckingham, The Greens MLC

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Local Environmental Plan 2013 (WLEP). “This is an exciting occasion because the Key Site is the first of council’s 28 identified Iconic development sites to reach the stage where there are established design guidelines for developing the site,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “This is the proof in the pudding that our iconic sites strategy is working and revitalisation of our townships is underway,” he said. “The Key Site DCP was approved tonight as no significant issues were raised in submissions during exhibition of the draft and it complies appropriately with the new WLEP. “We’re now looking forward to receiving a Development Application from the site’s owner, Pelican Horizons, who

economy. The proposal is for a 20 storey (70m) building with 93 apartments and retail ﬂoor space including restaurants. “This is a $45 million development that combined with two other planned developments at The Entrance is worth more than $500 million,” Mayor Eaton said. “It will see a suite of public beneﬁt contributions from the developer totalling over $1.5 million that will go towards improvements in the Town Centre including Memorial Park,” he said. “It is envisaged that around 250 construction jobs and 120 jobs upon completion will be created through this development.” Media release, 9 Apr 2014 Wyong Council Media

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New roundabout design 56 more car parking for Kariong completed spaces at Gosford station

rain customers will soon find it easier to spot a parking space at Gosford and Woy Woy stations with the NSW Government handing back rail staff car parking spaces right across the network.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said earlier in the year the Minister for Transport announced staff car parks would be released to customers. “I’m pleased to say we’ve done our homework and that number is now up to 1,200 at almost 100 stations, including a number of local spaces in our community,” Mr Holstein said. Gosford station will have 56 spaces handed back

while Woy Woy station will have 30 spaces handed back. “That means 86 more spaces for train customers in the Gosford Electorate,” Mr Holstein said. “Some spaces only need gates unlocked or ‘staff only’ signs taken down, while others need some design and capital work to unlock as many spaces as possible”, he said. “These improvements

come as customers see a number of other projects delivered or underway on our trains including the completion of the rollout of Opal electronic ticketing on all stations across the Sydney Trains and NSW Trainlink network, and more than 70 brand new Waratah Trains delivered.” Media release, 20 May 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

New storm water drainage system under the M1 oads and Maritime Services have begun a $2.5 million upgrade on the M1 Pacific Motorway at Somersby to improve drainage capacity and motorist safety during wet weather.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said work was being carried out north of Gindurra Rd to provide a new storm water drainage system under the M1 to reduce the impact of storm water on motorists. “The project will increase safety for all road users, particularly during wet weather,” Mr Holstein said. “The project will require vegetation clearing on the central median, which will be reseeded to allow for new vegetation growth. Work will be carried out in three stages to minimise the impact on traffic along

the M1. The first stage of work to install the stormwater pipe under the roadway began on Monday, May 19, between 7am and 5pm and is expected to take two weeks to complete. Night work will be carried out in early June to install a stormwater pipe under the central median. This work will take place Sunday to Thursday between 7pm and 4am and is expected to take five weeks to complete. The final stage of work involves installing storm water outlets and is

expected to start in midJuly. This part of the project will take around two months to complete, weather permitting. Additional night work may be required and the community will be notified of this before work starts. Changed traffic conditions will be in place during work including reduced speed limits and lane closures. Media release, 15 May 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

osford Council has completed the design for a new roundabout at the intersection of Woy Woy Rd and Langford Dr in Kariong to improve pedestrian and driver safety.

As part of its 2013 election commitments, the Federal Government provided $675,000 towards safety improvements at the intersection. Some sections of land will need to be acquired from five properties so that the road can be widened to effectively build the roundabout. According to the report to council by director city services Mr Rod Williams, it would be necessary to realign Dandaloo St to be directly opposite Langford Dr for the roundabout to function effectively and efficiently. The realignment impacts

the Kariong Progress Hall Playground site, but would also facilitate the construction of a two lane roundabout in the future. Analysis of future traffic volumes at the intersection of Woy Woy Rd and Langford Dr has shown that the provision of a single lane roundabout would reduce traffic delays at the intersection with an acceptable level of service for the next 15 years. Future upgrade to a two lane roundabout would be required when traffic volumes saturate the intersection which is expected after 15 years of operation of the single lane

roundabout. The report states that discussions have been held with the director economic and community development to identify the extent of road widening necessary to facilitate the construction of the proposed roundabout and future management of the Kariong Progress Hall Playground site. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities if necessary would be funded and managed by the director economic and community development. Gosford Council agenda CIT.11, 13 May 2014

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Do we really need a local ABC?

Glenworth Valley are doing a deal with Rocla

ith regard to the “ABC Cuts” lead story (May 14), I wonder if Lucy Wicks and her cohort of Liberal axe wielders were to cut the National Broadcaster to the absolute bone and simply replace all programming with a live feed from the BBC, would anyone really notice the difference.

Glenworth's proposed offset land (left) which will be up to three times the size of the existing Rocla Quarry site (right)

lenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures are considering giving some of the 3,000 acres they own to New Zealand Mining Company, Rocla Materials, as an ecological offset in exchange for Rocla providing Glenworth Valley with a new access road into their property.

I recently met with the owners of Glenworth to discuss my strong concerns about the offset deal. At first, I heard from many locals that Glenworth had ‘sold out’ to Rocla, and that it was ‘too late‘, so I decided to give them the opportunity and the courtesy to explain their position. Firstly, I feel it is very important for me to acknowledge the over 20 years of effort and hundreds of thousands of dollars that the owners of Glenworth Valley have spent defending the area from overdevelopment in the past. However, now they are not only not involved in the current Land and Environment Court appeal against Rocla Materials, but it very much looks like they are considering supporting Rocla. I was deeply shocked to hear from the owners themselves that they had approached Rocla and offered them the offset. They told me that they believed the quarry was going to go ahead anyway and wanted to see ‘what they could get out of it’.

For the first time in my life, I was lost for words. With the land and Environment Court appeal against the Government’s decision to allow Rocla’s new quarry set to go ahead in September, we need Glenworth’s support now more than ever. In my conversations with the owners of Glenworth, they have remained adamant that their offset deal will not influence the Court’s decision in regards to whether or not the quarry will be approved. I find it very difficult to believe this. If it’s not hurting our chances of saving Calga, it’s certainly not helping us. Ironically, I feel like we are having to ‘take on’ Glenworth, in order to save Glenworth, as this quarry will have a devastating impact on the ecology of Glenworth Valley, most particularly the incredible and picturesque watercourses that Glenworth Valley are so famous for. This massive 30 metre deep sand quarry will eventually destroy our high ground aquifer, which supplies much of the water

to the entire southern Central Coast region. It will cause local extinctions of threatened flora and fauna species, force the Walkabout Park Wildlife Sanctuary to close their gates for good, and it will desecrate our incredible and irreplaceable indigenous cultural heritage. Furthermore, the road Glenworth is trading the offset for will cut straight through the so-called offset land and destroy around another 40,000 square meters of precious ecologically and culturally sensitive bushland. Interestingly, as far as I understand it, the land Glenworth offered Rocla as an offset to be protected, was never under the threat of being developed. But now, instead of being protected, they plan on putting a road right through the middle of it. I very much doubt Gosford councillors would support such a large development in this area, especially since they have been unanimously opposed to the new quarry, due to the before mentioned reasons.

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I also strongly doubt that the community would support it either. It saddens me greatly to have to lobby Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures. Their past efforts for protecting the valley are legendary, and they have been key players in what makes the Central Coast the great place it is. In saying that, I feel it is critically important that they support the community here, not an overseas mining company that seeks to plunder our area with no consideration for what our community wants and needs, and all for their own profit. A family friendly Peaceful Community Gathering to show any objections to this action will be held outside Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures on Peats Ridge Rd on Saturday, May 31 from 2pm to 4pm.

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As it is now, over 70% of ABC TV programming is British and the networks’ default setting has always been, ‘the motherland’. So it’s never terribly surprising to find that the cultural make up of people marching under the ‘Friends of Aunty’ banner present as more Anglo Saxon than piping hot crumpets and tea. As far as I can glean, up here on the Coast, the local arm of the ABC is nothing more than a bloke called Scott Levi; nice enough fella, but I always feel terribly cheated when his local broadcasting fires up and we miss out on James Valentine’s excellent show from Sydney. Levi’s tedious stream of folk musicians from the Hut, chamber of commerce chest thumping or gnarly

surf reports from Avoca serve to impart far less meaningful local information in three hours than does the 45 minute, nightly NBN news. And the commercial coverage costs the tax payer nothing. I’m afraid that many of the self-indulgent elements of the ABC are an exorbitance we can no longer afford, especially during a time in which we are being told that money for hospitals and education is at a premium. Email, 20 May 2014 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

Why are 1800 signatures better than 10,000? am amazed that local politicians including Chris Holstein say that a petition with almost 1,800 signatures will serve as an invaluable tool in his fight to secure funding for vital services in the region (Central Coast Express Advocate, May 21).

With some cynicism, I note that the State government totally ignored two previous petitions: one with around 11,000 signatures which sought to retain the Gosford primary school, and a petition containing over 10,000 signatures against the rezoning/ redevelopment of Gosford Waterfront. Aussies generally have a sense of what’s fair dinkum and a fair go, maybe that’s why fewer than 1800 signed

the poorly constructed Fair Go petition, despite thousands of dollars of free publicity given by the Express-Advocate. Maybe it no longer pays to advertise. Email, 21 May 2014 Kevin Armstrong, West Gosford

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12-year-old girl charged over a house ﬁre at Erina

Man jailed over serious assault at Kincumber

12-year-old girl has been charged following a house fire at Erina on Saturday, April 19.

At about 1am, emergency services were called to Central Coast Highway, where they found a house well alight. The fire was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW; however, the house had extensive damage. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command

arrested two 12-year-old girls and took them to Gosford Police Station. One of the girls was charged with damage property by fire (more than $15,000 damage), and was refused bail.

Police alleged she resided at the premises. The other girl was released without charge. No-one was injured during the incident. Media release, 19 Apr 2014 NSW Police Media

man has been charged in relation to an alleged serious assault in Kincumber on Saturday, April 12.

About 6:30pm, police were called to Kincumber Hotel following reports two men had been assaulted at the premises. Police were told security staff asked a 24-year-old man to leave the hotel due to his level of intoxication. It’s alleged the man refused, and became argumentative with staff – gouging a 41-year-old man in the right eye, and punching and kicking a 37-year-old man in the

Fatal crash at Wamberal

Teenage girl approached

It’s believed a southbound truck and a northbound sedan collided before the sedan then collided with another vehicle. The driver of the sedan, a man in his mid-40s, died at the scene. The other drivers weren’t injured but have been taken to hospital to undergo mandatory blood and urine testing.

Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command have commenced inquiries into the incident. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or the events leading up to it, is urged to contact investigators. A report will be prepared for the Coroner. Media release, 7 May 2014 NSW Police Media

Emergency services were called to Peats Ridge Rd about 11:50am following reports of a collision between a car and truck. It’s believed a northbound hatchback and a southbound semitrailer collided before the hatchback rolled into nearby bushland. Police were told the truck hit a tree and continued down the road

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olice are investigating a fatal crash at Peats Ridge on Thursday, May 8.

olice are investigating an incident where a teenage girl was approached by a stranger on a bus at Gosford. At about 7:45am on Thursday, May 22, the 13-year-old girl caught the bus from Malison Rd, Wyoming. A man boarded the bus at the Maidens Brush Rd bus stop and sat behind the girl. He started playing with the girl’s hair, so she moved to another seat. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command have commenced an investigation. The man has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, 173cm tall, 50 to 60 years of age, short grey hair, and a medium build. He was wearing a suit jacket and jeans.

head. The 37-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment of concussion, and swelling and bleeding to his mouth. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command launched an investigation into the incident. As a result of their inquiries, a 24-year-old man attended Gosford Police

Station on Saturday, April 19. The man was charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and one count each of affray, and excluded person remain in vicinity of licensed premises. He was refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court on April 20.

Fatal crash at Peats Ridge

olice are investigating a fatal crash at Wamberal on Wednesday, May 7.

Emergency services were called to Tumbi Rd about 10:30am following reports of a multi-vehicle collision.

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before coming to rest near grassland, with the trailer tipping over. The man driving the hatchback died at the scene. The male truck driver was not injured but has been taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command have commenced inquiries into the incident. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or the events leading up to it, is urged to contact investigators. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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Rail underpass project open for comment The $25 million Rawson Rd Level Crossing Replacement project is currently being advertised with submissions open until May 2. The development application was submitted by Gosford Council with funding from the State Government. The project aims to address safety concerns by closing and removing the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd. The project, which extends from Railway St at the Shoalhaven Dr Underpass to the base of Bulls Hill, includes improved pedestrian and cycleway connectivity under the railway tracks at Shoalhaven Dr, the upgrade and extension of Nagari Rd from Shoalhaven Dr to a new roundabout south of the railway tracks, a new vehicle underpass at the bottom of Bulls Hill under the railway tracks and a new bridge over Woy Woy Creek at the bottom of Bulls Hill. According to the council’s project coordinator Mr David Medcalf, the project would beneﬁt road and rail users with improved safety and efﬁciency. “The design is being developed to minimise environmental and local heritage impacts and will incorporate input from the community and other stakeholders.” A number of submissions were received in response to the advertisement of the development application.

Former Gosford councillor Lynne Bockholt pledged her support for the proposal. “An underpass as contained in the development application is the best option to eliminate the unsatisfactory level crossing and the underpass in one fell swoop,” states Ms Bockholt’s submission. However, others claimed it would result in further siltation to Correa Bay, and that the new underpass and closure of the crossing would cut people off from the quickest access to Woy Woy town centre, including emergency services. One resident of Woy Woy, who withheld identifying details, stated that they were strongly concerned about the loss of amenity and vehicular access to Woy Woy station, shops and other facilities that would occur as a result of the proposed fencing of the rail corridor at Rawson Rd. The South Woy Woy Progress Association stated in its submission, that it “fully supports” the proposal and “has done so for many years”. Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council lodged a formal objection to the application stating it was concerned because there are a number of recorded Aboriginal sites located within the vicinity of the properties and the area is considered to be very rich in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage. Development application 44862/2013, 2 Dec 2013

After nearly 10 years trading as Ettalong Beach Club, the club will change its trading name “to be more in line with the objects

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Police have closed what they claim was a Rebels “outlaw motorcycle gang clubhouse” in Woy Woy as part of investigations into unlawful sale of alcohol. Ofﬁcers attached to Strike Force Raptor conducted a search warrant at the “clubhouse” in Mutu St at 9:30pm on Friday, April 11. They were assisted by police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command, the Police Rescue Squad and the Dog Unit. During the search, police allegedly located an amount of cash as well as documents, ledgers and “outlaw motorcycle gang paraphernalia”. They also seized bottles of alcohol, the bar, including fridges, tables, chairs, and a pool table. Four men, who police allege are members of the Rebels outlaw

The Wellington St and Trafalgar Ave intersection at Umina

by documentation showing the number of residents seeking safe access across Wellington St and the number of vehicle movements. Once the investigation is complete further advice will be provided to petitioners. Gosford Council agenda GEN.15, 22 Apr 2014

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The plan will be based on trafﬁc counts and an analysis of the intersection of Wellington St and Ocean Beach Rd as well as the intersection of Wellington St and Trafalgar Ave. It will examine whether the Wellington St and Ocean Beach Rd intersection should be upgraded to signals. The decision was made after council received a petition with 445 signatures from residents who said they regularly crossed Wellington St. Petitioners stated that turning trafﬁc from Trafalgar Ave and

Bullion St, made it impossible to cross Wellington St safely. The petitioners said Alfred St and Wellington St formed a cross street with the lane which was an extremely busy pedestrian access which serviced as far as Neptune St. The petition was supported

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Gosford Council has commissioned consultants to undertake a Transport Management and Accessibility Plan within the Umina Beach Village Centre.

motorcycle gang and one man who was a nominee of the club, were spoken to at the scene before police closed the premises. Three of the men were issued trafﬁc infringement notices and had their vehicles defected as they left the scene. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are continuing investigations with action expected to be taken for alleged breaches of the Environmental Planning and Protection Act. Strike Force Raptor was established by State Crime Command’s Gangs Squad in 2009. NSW Police describes the strike force as “a proactive and high-impact operation targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs and any associated criminal enterprises”. Media release, 12 Apr 2014 NSW Police Media

Fibre-to-the-node trials reach speeds of 105Mbps Download speeds of 105 megabits per second and upload speeds of 45 Mbps have been demonstrated in trials of ﬁbre-to-the-node technology by the NBN Co at Umina, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

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as the club’s location,” she said. Ms Allan said there was a “need for the trading name to be easily identifiable with the club”. “Being a War Memorial Club means that the club is one that remembers the men and women who have served in Australia’s combined services, some of

whom paid the ultimate price with their life.” She said the Board of Directors had decided to change the trading name to Ettalong Diggers “as it identifies the club, its purpose and is a growing tribute to the service men and women of the nation”.

She said the company name would always remain Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Ltd. Media release, 10 Apr 2014 Joy Allan, Ettalong Beach Club

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“These results are an important milestone in the rollout of the National Broadband Network. “NBN Co said that this trial has demonstrated that existing technologies such as the copper network have a vital role to play in

delivering high speed broadband to Australians.” She said: “It will be faster, cheaper and more reliable for taxpayers.” “Umina is one of the ﬁrst two locations in Australia to be involved in testing how we can overcome some of the technology limitations.” Meanwhile, 2800 residents in Koolewong, Tascott and Point Clare will get ﬁbre to their home. Ms Wicks said construction had begun as part of “the Coalition Government’s efforts to speed up the NBN rollout … for

residents and businesses on the Central Coast”. The slower ﬁbre-to-the-node technology trial was conducted recently by NBN Co engineers in Umina. Engineers installed a VDSL modem in a shopfront and connected the copper telephone line to a node cabinet in the street 100m away, according to Ms Wicks. The node cabinet, which has been erected alongside a Telstra pillar, converts electrical currents transmitted over traditional copper wires into pulses of light

Chamber seeks rollout date The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is increasing pressure on the Federal Government to have high speed broadband available in the commercial areas of the Peninsula. “The business community on the Peninsula is still waiting for confirmation as to when our retail centres will be connected to high speed broadband,” said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales. “Whilst it’s good new to see the NBN rollout happening in

residential zones, it is business and commerce that desperately need better internet access, higher download capability and better speeds. “Commercial centres like Woy Woy are prime targets for high speed broadband access with a number of technology companies located in the town centre. “If we are to encourage more of these high value companies and businesses to the Peninsula, then we need NBN sooner rather than later. “The Chamber is eagerly awaiting the result of the trial NBN rollout in Umina Beach

with the expectation that the technology trial will result in a quicker rollout on the Peninsula,” said Mr Wales. Mr Wales welcomed the announcement by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks that the NBN network would be rolled out to 2800 residents in Point Clare, Koolewong and Tascott over the coming months. “This is good news and demonstrates that the Federal Government is getting on with the job”, he said. Media release, 15 Apr 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

that can travel over optical fibres. Once active, the next step will see NBN Co invite retail service providers to participate in a limited fibre-to-the-node end-user trial in these locations. This limited term trial will test the delivery and end user experience of high speed broadband via fibre-to-the-node to a small number of premises at each location. The results of the technology trial bolster the findings of the NBN Co Strategic Review, which found that the NBN could be rolled out faster and at a much

lower cost by using a mix of technologies. “The Government’s changes to the NBN rollout will save $32 billion, will see upgrades delivered four years sooner than under Labor and avoid internet retail bills increasing by up to $43 a month,” said Ms Wicks. Suburbs and towns with the worst broadband service will get priority under NBN Co’s rollout strategy. Media release, 29 Apr 2014 Tim Sowden, Ofﬁce of Lucy Wicks MP

Call for full results The NBN Co should publish the full results of its Umina trial, according to local broadband campaigner Mr David Abrahams. “I welcome the trial as it adds to the research and development in the field and may lead to future opportunities for certain areas,” he said. “All this ‘faster, cheaper’ nonsense talk is not helping anyone. “What helps is up-front information.” Mr Abrahams welcomed the announcement that Tascott and Koolewong would receive “fibre-tothe-premises”. However, he said that if “fibre-

to-the-node” was rolled out across the Peninsula, “the Peninsula will be compromised in comparison to Gosford and surrounds”. “The cold fact remains that ﬁbre-to-the-node is a compromise technology that represents a signiﬁcant downgrade of the regional investment that was previously planned and published. “Superfast, reliable broadband is increasingly becoming the infrastructure of the 21 century. “Many people worked for years to secure the Central Coast’s NBN investment. Media statement, 1 May 2014 David Abrahams, Killcare

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NBN Co admits trial has not started The NBN Co has admitted the ﬁbre-to-the-node trial on the Peninsula has not actually started, according to Senator Deborah O’Neill. NBN Co representatives had conceded to a Senate Estimates Committee on May 5 that “the Umina trial was running behind schedule, having not even commenced”, she said. Senator O’Neill said that all that had happened so far was that the Government had got NBN Co to attach a connection to an abandoned business premises, 100m from the node, and had called that the start of the trial. The NBN Co representatives at the Estimates Committee had also refused to guarantee to release the ﬁndings of the trial, she said. Senator O’Neill said a starting date for the trial had not been set and did not look imminent because “NBN Co have still not reached an agreement with Telstra on access to the copper network”. The NBN rollout to the Peninsula had been cancelled, but only part of the Peninsula had been earmarked for the trial. “Parts of the Peninsula have been cherry-picked for a trial, with no guarantee that it will cover the rest,” she said.

“The Liberal Government cancelled the ﬁbre-to-the-home rollout for the Peninsula, which would have been completed by the end of next year if they had maintained Labor’s rollout

schedule. “Now, parts of the Peninsula have been cherry-picked for a trial, with no guarantee that it will cover the rest of the premises, whereas every home would have

received a connection under Labor.” “In Opposition, Malcolm Turnbull said the renegotiation of the Deﬁnitive Agreements with Telstra would be quick.

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McDonald’s licensees receive top international award

Trade Support Loans for apprentices he Abbott Coalition Government is building a stronger economy by supporting apprentices to successfully complete their qualification, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

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ith 10 restaurants under their belts, Ron and Sandra Mussalli have been selected as this year’s recipients of the McDonald’s Golden Arch Award.

The Mussalli’s McDonald’s restaurants are all on the Central Coast and include Erina, Erina Fair, Lisarow, Wyoming, Gosford Imperial Centre and West Gosford. The Golden Arch Award is the highest honour for any McDonald’s Licensee, earned by less than 1% of all McDonald’s owners around the world. It recognises a small number of exceptional McDonald’s licensees across the globe for their dedication to customer service and exceptional contributions to their community. Ron, who this year celebrates his 30 years of

service with McDonald’s, and his wife Sandra, first became licensees in 2005, and operated four restaurants across the Central Coast. Through their focus and hard work, they have since expanded to operate 10 restaurants across the region, and served over 5.5 million customers in the process. “We are so honoured to be recognised with the Golden Arch Award,” said Ron. “It is an honour that all McDonald’s operators aspire for and initially we could not believe that we have finally achieved it. “We certainly couldn’t

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target occupations on the National Skills Needs List such as plumbers, diesel mechanics, electricians and fitters. “These loans will provide real support for current apprentices to complete their skills training and provide a stronger incentive for young Australians to become apprentices,” Ms Wicks said. “The Trade Support Loans programme replaces the Tools For Your Trade payment, which under Labor’s administration had become an unaccountable hand out that did little to help apprentices complete their training, because it was only given in the later years instead of when apprentices needed it most. “Trade Support Loans will help more apprentices finish their training and get straight out into the workforce, by providing support across the entire period of their apprenticeship and providing an incentive to complete their course. “We want people who start a training programme to actually finish it – and realise the opportunity of working in their chosen field. “The new Trade Support Loans are part of the Government’s Economic Action Strategy to build a strong prosperous economy.” The Trade Support Loans programme will begin on July 1.

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Charities (RMHC) that truly shines through, with more than $400,000 raised in partnership with the other Coast licensees for the charity since 2010; much of which contributed to the opening of the RMHC Family Room built in 2012 at Gosford Hospital. This isn’t the first time Ron and Sandra were rewarded for their great work – the pair have been the recipients of numerous accolades within McDonald’s Australia, including three Golden Spatula Awards and a Three Legged Stool Award, all recognising the pair for their excellence in business and community service. Their restaurant in West Gosford was also recently recognised as the 2013 most outstanding restaurant in NSW and ACT. “We’d like to thank the Central Coast community for their continued support over the years we have owned and operated our restaurants, and we look forward to continuing to serve the community in any way we can,” concluded Ron.

Ms Wicks said the Government was delivering on its commitment in its Growth Plan for the Central Coast to introduce Trade Support Loans for apprentices to encourage more young people to take up a trade and complete their qualification. “All too often, young apprentices do not complete their training because they cannot afford the costs associated with undertaking an apprenticeship,” Ms Wicks said. “These loans will ease the financial burden and help increase apprenticeship completion rates. “Apprentices on the Central Coast will have access to $20,000 over the entire period of their training with more support provided during the initial years when it is needed most,” Ms Wicks said. The Trade Support Loans will provide support of up $8,000 in the first year of the apprenticeship, $6,000 in the second, $4,000 in the third and $2,000 in the fourth. “Apprentices who successfully complete their training will be rewarded,” said Ms Wicks. “When an apprentice completes their training, 20% of the loan, or up to $4,000, will be immediately deducted from the total of their loan,” Ms Wicks said. “Like HELP loans for tertiary students, the loans will be repayable once apprentices are earning a sustainable income.” The Trade Support Loans will specifically

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$4.3 million upgrade at Gosford Racecourse osford Race Club chairman Mr Michael Cusick has announced a $4.3 million upgrade of customer facilities at Gosford Racecourse which will enhance patron comfort when attending events at Gosford Racecourse.

These works will be funded completely out of Gosford Race Club cash reserves. “The Club realises the importance of offering a premium experience for patrons who attend events at Gosford Racecourse and we are in a position to fund these upgrades with no assistance from Racing NSW which I am confident will be well received and lead to greater raceday and non raceday attendances,” stated Cusick. “We recognise that racecourse facilities must keep pace with a discerning customer, and over the past four years the Gosford Race Club has worked closely with Robertson and Marks Architects to finalise a plan that achieves our Strategic Objective of becoming a multipurpose community entertainment facility maximising our non raceday revenue opportunities,” stated Cusick. It is expected that works will begin from Friday, June 6, and will be completed by October 17.

It is not envisaged that the Club’s racing schedule will be impacted although there will be restrictions placed on customer facilities through the construction period. “We have done all the hard yards and made all the tough decisions over the past few years to ensure our business is profitable,” stated Cusick. “Gosford Race Club is cash and asset rich, with a youthful and vibrant Board and an innovative and energetic CEO. “We are fortunate that through long term astute management, our Club has substantial cash and asset holdings, and we will work hard to further develop and maximise the income derived from these assets. “We appreciate the full support of Racing NSW for this venture and will continue to work hard to ensure we remain a valuable contributor to the NSW Racing Industry.” Media release, 15 May 2014 Michael Cusick, Gosford Race Club

ustralia’s largest horse riding and outdoor adventure centre, Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, has announced a collaborative venture with Australian Survival Instructors (ASI), Australia’s leading bush survival experts.

The multi award-winning outdoor adventure centre has agreed to offer 600 acres of a remote part of its 3,000-acre property at Peats Ridge for ASI to run regular bush survival skills programs. Featuring on Channel 7’s Sydney Weekender program on May 31, Australian Survival Instructors promotes sustainable and responsible survival skills with an emphasis on educating participants to respect the Australian bush. Glenworth Valley’s outdoor activities manager Mr Nick Hall said such values, “match perfectly with the key ideals of Glenworth Valley”. “Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures is excited to collaborate with Australian Survival Instructors to provide a wilderness area for their programs to operate on the Central Coast,” said Hall. “We pride ourselves

on being able to share a pristine pocket of the Australian bush with people from all walks of life, and the chance to partner with one of Australia’s leading survival operators was a great opportunity.” Australian Survival Instructors is owned and operated by brothers Kevin and Brian Newton and Jim Blackwell. All three are highly experienced outdoor instructors, navigators and bush craftsmen. Each instructor also brings additional specialist bush survival skills to the table including improvised fire lighting, bow hunting, shelter construction, signalling techniques, emergency first aid, primitive tool making and food and water procurement (including edible mushroom identification). “When we first started, the only means of navigation available was map and

compass,” said Kevin. “While we still teach the traditional navigational methods, we also teach people how to set up and use a GPS properly.” Kevin, a Central Coast local, and his brother Brian, who lives west of the Blue Mountains, grew up north west of Sydney but spent most of their spare time in the bush from a very young age. What began as an interest evolved over the years into a passion and far more than just a hobby, with each pursuing different aspects of their survival skills training both within Australia and overseas. Their business partner Jim Blackwell spent many years fighting fires and performing bush search and rescue missions while working with the Rural Fire Service and as a volunteer with the SES. He also voluntarily conducted his own personal

bush survival experience, during which he survived by practicing what he teaches for a full six weeks in the middle of summer. He wrote a book about his experience titled, ‘A Journey of Survival’. “While we love what we do, there is a serious side to it,” said Brian. “We’re teaching people the skills to help themselves should they ever need to. Mother Nature doesn’t discern between profession, religion, race or social status but nature does provide everything needed to survive if you know how to find it and what to do with it.” Today Kevin, Brian and Jim are regarded as Australia’s foremost bush survival experts. Their courses range from a one-day Essential Survival Skills course to two, three, four and up to seven day courses covering a range of survival and specialist outdoor skills. Media release, 23 May 2014 Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

Health

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Residential aged care providers required to publish prices

eople looking for aged care services on the Central Coast will from now on have access to clear pricing and accommodation information online to help them make informed choices, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. Residential aged care providers are now required to publish the maximum accommodation prices they will charge from July 1, as well as payment options and a description of key features of each type of accommodation room on offer. “This is an important measure that will empower consumers and their families to make decisions about their future care,” said Ms Wicks.

“It will enable consumers on the Coast to compare prices and facilities and choose the facility that best suits their needs. “And it will enable providers to highlight the best features of their services and facilities, making the sector more transparent and competitive.” Assistant Minister for Social Services Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield said that accommodation prices and information

would be published at w w w. m y a g e d c a r e . g o v. au, on providers’ own websites, and in all relevant documentation given to prospective residents. “These changes are part of a broader package of changes to make the aged care system more efficient, more flexible, and easier to navigate,” said Ms Wicks. Media release, 22 May 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Dry July to support adults living with cancer ry July, the fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a month to support adults living with cancer, is open for 2014 sign-ups and is again supporting Central Coast Local Health District’s Cancer Care Services.

Dry July improves the wellbeing of adult cancer patients by providing funds to create better services and environments for them and their families. In the six Dry July campaigns to-date, over 65,000 participants have collectively raised over $15 million, helping support 37 different cancer services across Australia and New Zealand. This year Dry July is proud to be supporting 40 beneficiaries across Australia and New Zealand. Central Coast Local Health District chief executive Mr Matt Hanrahan said: “The Central Coast Local Health District is delighted to be involved

once again in the Dry July campaign.” “Thank you to those who supported the CoastCanCare initiative in 2013, resulting in over $115,000 being donated to us by the Dry July Foundation. “I invite everyone to join me in participating again this year. “Start up a team and encourage competition between your work, family and sporting peers. “You might find you are helping your neighbour, a family member or a friend in coping with their treatment.” Funds received from Dry July 2014 will continue to go towards CoastCanCare, a program designed to

provide core information to promote self-management and wellness. CoastCanCare will provide information and advice on nutrition, psychosocial care, physical and occupational activities and care co-ordination. The first CoastCanCare information and awareness seminar is being held at the Gosford Edogawa Commemorative Garden on June 23 and will provide education on dealing with emotional stress and trauma. Media release, 19 May 2014 Ellie Williams, Dry July

Health

Coast Community News - May 28, 2014 - Page 13

Bike and Hike Charity Fundraiser raises over $5,000

GP Tax is a broken promise

iberal Members on the Coast have broken their election promise by backing the Abbott Government’s GP Tax, according to Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill.

$10 million in GP taxes, with more than 1.3 million bulk billed services claimed each year. “Make no mistake – with the GP Tax, the Abbott Government is dismantling universal healthcare as we know it in this country. “Labor believes that all Australians should get the healthcare they need – not just the healthcare Tony Abbott says they can afford. “Tony Abbott’s GP Tax will mean more parents will be out of pocket when they take their sick kids to the doctor, or families just won’t get the care they need. “This is clearly a decision driven by ideology rather than evidence and expert advice. “Despite every health expert advising against this, Tony Abbott has broken his election promise by introducing a GP Tax. “This extreme budget shows that the Liberal Party deceived the Australian people and now can’t be trusted to govern,” Senator O’Neill said. Media release, 13 May 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill

The event saw the who’s who of the Central Coast health and business community come together to raise money for the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and the Children’s Medical Research Institute. Guest speakers included Tristan Haddow Allen from The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers and Nermeen Yacoub from the Children’s Medical Research Institute who brought informative and emotional accounts of the work they do for both organisations. The theme of the night was that cancer is preventable and curable. By supporting cancer research, Margaret and Rod Beckwith said they believed that knowledge about cancer would gradually accumulate and better prevention and management of this disease would result. “We can be proud of the fact that on the Coast we

Dr. Rodney Beckwith, Margaret Beckwith, Greg Johnson and Nermeen Yacoub Photo: GB

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“Despite promising to lead a government of ‘no surprises’, Tony Abbott has now revealed his true colours, by breaking an election promise and introducing savage cuts and tax increases to Medicare,” said Ms O’Neill. “It is a cruel blow to Coasties who, prior to the election, were promised that a vote for the Liberal Party would mean ‘no cuts to education, no cuts to health, and no change to pensions’. “This budget is a dangerous social experiment designed to test how much pain families can bear. “No one on the Coast voted for a GP tax, no one on the Coast voted for a hospital tax, but this is what we get from a Liberal Government that said anything to get into power and now wants to do anything it wants – no matter how much it hurts local people. “The GP Tax is simply cost shifting by the Abbott Government that will make healthcare much less equitable and much less affordable for every Australian. “Central Coast residents can expect to pay nearly

eliance GP Super Clinic director and co-founder of online medical company Doctus, Dr. Rodney Beckwith with wife Margaret Beckwith held a Bike and Hike Charity Fundraiser at ReviveR Cocktail Bar in Gosford on Wednesday, May 14, and raised over $5,000 for medical research.

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Education

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Nicky Mann off on a six week intensive global tour

Youth Connections funding axed espite youth unemployment continuing to be stubbornly high on the Central Coast, the Federal Budget has spelled the end for Youth Connections, with the program to close by the end of the year, and its students to be locked out of education, said Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill.

entral Coast hydroponic rose grower Nicky Mann is all set to embark on a six week intensive global agricultural study tour as part of the Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship she was awarded late last year.

Mann and eight other Nuffield scholars depart from Canberra on Saturday, May 31, for a tour that will take them to the Philippines, China, Canada, the US, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Ireland. Her travel companions include a diverse range of farmers and related specialists from Australia and overseas and were selected from a field of more than 400 scholarship applicants. Supported by Horticulture Australia Limited and the Federal Government, the Nuffield Australia Scholarship funds a select group of the world’s leading primary producers to travel the globe to study the world’s best agricultural practices, while focusing on an individual topic of interest. The idea behind the program is that each scholar not only utilises the skills and knowledge learnt on the tour to further their own agricultural ventures but also shares key findings with other farmers back home. “Our group is extremely diverse and we all have very different study topics,” said Ms Mann, who, together with husband Wade, owns the Roses2Go Rose Farm

at Woongarrah and the Roses2Go florist at East Gosford. “But the idea is that this first part of our scholarship is focused on the bigger picture. “We will be invited to meet and visit places which would normally be impossible to visit as individuals”, said Mann. The study tour includes 10 days in China during which time the group will meet with politicians, industry leaders and farmers. They will also attend the Nuffield International Conference in Canada and have the opportunity to meet some of the USA’s most influential agricultural decision makers in Washington DC. “The overall intention is to make us better agricultural leaders and decision makers for our own countries, communities and industries,” said Mann. On completion of the international study tour, Mann will undertake a further six week’s independent study to drill down into her individual area of interest, which is intensive hydroponic berry production within hi-tech greenhouses. This area of study will

support a new project currently well underway at the family rose farm at Woongarrah to grow raspberries and blueberries in a fully hydroponic and semi-closed greenhouse system. She will also pursue an interest in aquaponics and greenhouse bee keeping for pollination purposes to gauge how both could be integrated with hydroponic berry and flower production. As part of her obligation to Horticulture Australia Limited and Nuffield, Mann will document her international learning journey and has established a blog for this purpose. She will also present her findings on her return from the tour and will be available for local presentations for those interested. Featured earlier this year on ABC’s Landline, the Mann’s are helping shine the spotlight on the Central Coast, which Horticulture Australia Limited has identified as a region with further intensive agricultural potential given its location and the existence of some quality small farms. Media release, 23 May 2014 Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

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“Tony Abbott’s philosophy to cut, cut, cut, is devastating for some of our most disengaged and in need young people here on the Coast,” said Senator O’Neill. “With Youth Connections closing, young people and the community will suffer.” Senator O’Neill has slammed the government for such a callous cut, saying it has deceived the Australian people by pretending to care about helping people move from welfare to work. “This is a short-sighted decision from a government that knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing. “It’s yet another example of Tony Abbott’s twisted priorities,” Senator O’Neill said. Established in 2010, Youth Connections has seen more than 90,000 young people from across Australia, and hundreds of locals, access handson skills training and educational opportunities to get back into work or school. “The mission of Youth Connections is to assist

young people who are finding it difficult to cope with education, and who are not currently in training or employment, and they have been doing that job very well,” Senator O’Neill said. For less than $80 million a year, Youth Connections supported over 67 organisations across 113 service regions right across the country and employed 750 specialist youth workers. “The average cost per participant in Youth Connections is just $2,750; less than a quarter of the cost to government of the average high school student. “Cutting these programs won’t be a saving at all. “It’s certainly not saving the kids from a life of disadvantage. “It’s also costing the community in dollars and safety and we all pay a very heavy price when young people slip through the cracks and end up in juvenile justice or worse. “On top of the cuts to Youth Connections, Tony Abbott has put additional burden onto young people

by restricting access to support payments, and made it more expensive to attend university. “In the budget, young job seekers will not be able to receive NewStart for six months after applying, leaving young people in vulnerable and precarious financial situations. “From 2016, higher education providers will be able to set their own tuition fees, thereby making it harder for young people to access equitable university education. “At a time of rising youth unemployment, Liberal choices in the budget to cut these services are incredibly short-sighted and bad for our youth and community. “If the Abbott Government was serious about helping our young people into work, they wouldn’t cut their skills training, cut their support payments, or make it more expensive to attend university,” Senator O’Neill said. Media release, 13 May 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Senator O’Neill

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Makayla Reilly is inaugural scholarship recipient

Abbott Government is honouring its commitment tudents and schools on the Central Coast will benefit from the Abbott Government’s record recurrent funding investment of $64.5 billion in schools over the next four years.

“This government has matched funding for schools over the four year forward estimates as promised at the election and has increased its investment by adding $1.2 billion more than the previous government,” said Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. “The Abbott Government is honouring its commitment to education. “The commitments we made at the election are fully funded, ensuring no additional pressure on the Budget. “This decision honours the commitment of the Government to the Australian people. “I am proud to be part of a government that is committed to increasing Commonwealth spending to schools over four years,” Ms Wicks said. Ms Wicks said the Coalition has also kept its election commitment to invest $243.8 million over four years to revitalise the School Chaplaincy Programme. “I am particularly pleased the Chaplaincy Programme has been returned to its original intent of funding school chaplains only. “I encourage all schools on the Central Coast to apply for funding which offers up to $20,000 per year to support a chaplain, and up to $24,000 per year in remote areas. Other elements of the Coalition’s record spending in education include: $5 million over four years to help ensure more students study science, technology, engineering and mathematics in primary and secondary schools through the Primary Connections: Linking science with literacy and Science by Doing science education programmes; $11.6 million to improve uptake of languages other than English including: providing $9.8 million for the Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) trial; and $1.8 million for the development of

new curricula under the Australian Curriculum, for Foundation to Year 10. “To put students first, this Government will now focus on what works to improve student results,” Ms Wicks said. “Students do best in schools that have autonomy, great teachers, effective curriculum, and greater parental engagement, which is what this Government is delivering under its Students First initiative. “These measures will encourage students to develop practical, targeted skills that help them compete in the global jobs economy. “The Abbott Government remains committed to making child care more affordable, flexible and accessible for Australia’s working families, especially those in regional areas. “The Government will invest around $28.5 billion in child care fee assistance for families over the next four years. “And many millions of that will go to assist families in our community. “Despite the fiscal constraints the Government is facing, this is a good Budget which takes Commonwealth investment in schools to new record highs, and continues to provide billions in support of families with children. “The Australian people have said they want a government that would fix the Budget and strengthen the economy. “That is what we are doing,” said Ms Wicks. Media release, 15 May 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Conservatorium of Music student Makayla Reilly, 10, has been awarded the Stella Sheppard Memorial Scholarship to help her enjoy music and instruments, despite the difficulties she encounters due to her low vision.

Through a financial donation from Beth Bolte of 4EverLearning, Central Coast Conservatorium this year created a disability scholarship, the Stella Sheppard Scholarship, which according to Ms Bolte, aims “to provide an opportunity to those like Makayla who thought the enjoyment of music when playing an instrument, and all that it beholds, may elude them”. As the first recipient of the Stella Sheppard Scholarship, Makayla was given a new trumpet to replace her old hire instrument. A kind donation from Domayne West Gosford saw Makayla receive a large, tablet-style computer which allows music to be enlarged to an appropriate size. Special bluetooth foot pedals make page turning simple and for the first time Makayla is able to play longer songs with her friends. Due to Makayla’s low vision she was unable to see written music unless the notes were enlarged to a massive size. With only a small number of notes able to fit on each page, songs of any length involved many page turns, making it almost impossible for Makayla to play songs of any length on her trumpet.

Beth Bolte, Makayla Reilly, Phillip Rutherford (trumpet tutor) Photo: Lucy Bell Photography

“I love playing the trumpet and the new screen makes it much easier to see the notes,” said Makayla. “I can play better now, and I love entertaining my family with the new songs I’m learning!” Bolte met with Makayla recently and had this to say: “Witnessing Makayla play tunes on her trumpet demonstrated how successful the scholarship has been for her.” “She is now enjoying all that playing an instrument can offer,” said Bolte. Central Coast Conservatorium artistic director Mr Patrick Brennan said he was delighted with how the Stella Sheppard Scholarship was supporting Makayla’s music experience. “We’re happy that such a lovely young girl is benefitting from this Scholarship,” said Mr

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Brennan. “Makayla is now able to do things she could never have done a few months ago. “We hope she will overcome her limitations with low vision to become a great musician.” Makayla’s mother, Raschelle Reilly, said she had seen a huge difference in Makayla’s attitude and progress. “Makayla has always loved music. “The scholarship has given her the opportunity for one-to-one lessons and she’s made fantastic progress. “The lessons give her

confidence and the new screen makes it so much easier for her to see the music, especially for the longer and harder songs. “She loves it so much that sometimes we just can’t get her to stop playing!” Central Coast Conservatorium runs an extensive Scholarship program with over $15,000 going towards students’ music tuition fees. The program is funded directly through sponsor donations. Media release, 13 May 2014 Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium

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The Gosford Diary For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251

GBID markets to take a winter break

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

Wednesday May 28

Sunday June 1

Thursday June 12

Saturday June 21

Gosford Bush Poets meeting, Gosford Hotel, 7pm Kincumber Kommunity Konversation Hour, Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre, 8pm

Central Coast Blues Society Monthly Jam, Breakers Country Club, Wamberal, 4pm, free Last Paradise screening, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, 6pm

Chaika, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, 7:30pm

5 Lands Walk Central Coast Elvis Festival, Kincumber Hotel

Thursday May 29

Monday Meanderers – The Wonders of Waterfall Bay, Brisbane Water National Park, 10:30am-3:30pm Central Coast Mariners Fan Forum, Central Coast Leagues Club, 7pm

Partners in Depression, Narara Community Centre, 10am-4pm Chris Wilson Band, Lizotte’s Kincumber, 7:30pm

Friday May 30 Central Coast Boer War Ceremony, Boer War Memorial, War Memorial park, Gosford, 11am

Saturday May 31 Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club, Speechcraft course, Erina Centre, 8:30am-10:30am National Day of Thanksgiving Local Hero Awards, Kibble Park, Gosford Say NO to Rocal Glenworth protest, Glenworth Valley, 2pm-4pm Afro Moses, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 8pm

Monday June 2

Tuesday June 3

Friday June 13 Foreday Riders, Lizottes Kincumber, 7pm Moving Stills, BluesAngels and StormCellar at Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7pm

Saturday June 14 Jenny Talia, Davistown RSL Club, 8pm Australian Plants Society meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 2pm

Feeling Good course, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-12pm Knitting and Crochet group, Gosford Library, 10am-12pm Spirituality in the Pub, The Grange Hotel function room, 7:30pm-9pm

Sunday June 15

Friday June 6

Tuesday June 17

WOWGirls Pow Wow, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 7pm-9pm

Sunday June 8 Music Love Art market, 1 Willoughby Rd, Terrigal, 2pm-8pm

Sunday June 22 Central Coast Elvis Festival, Kincumber Hotel

Saturday June 28 Staples Lookout to Girrakool, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am2:30pm

Sunday June 29 Photography Basics: Learning to See 2, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am12:30pm

Photography Basics: Learning to See 1, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am12:30pm

Small Biz Bus, Victoria St, East Gosford, 9am-3pm

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Sunday July 6

Holding onto Hope, Narara Community Centre, 10am-3:30pm

Monday July 7

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Friday June 20 The Crooked Fiddle Band, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 7:30pm

Tuesday July 1

Recycled Chic, Erina Monday Meanderers – A special walk to Box Head, Bouddi National Park, 10:30am-3:30pm

Tuesday July 8 Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association’s Jane Austen Theme Night, East Gosford Progress Hall

ollowing the successful All things Scottish market day on Saturday, May 10, which saw a cast of thousands flock to Kibble Park and enjoy markets, food and entertainment, Gosford City Markets have announced that there will be a break during the 2014 winter months with a re-launch in the warmer weather later this year.

“The 7th Central Coast Highland Dancing Titles at the Gosford City Markets was a great way to finish the markets for winter,” said Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) spokesperson Ms Edwina Nikora. “Gosford City Markets will be back in spring with a ‘twist’, so stay tuned for further announcements,” said Ms Nikora. ”We regularly survey our market goers and we have

received great feedback from the community which has armed us with ideas on a new look and feel for Gosford city markets for spring. “GBID will continue to stage promotions and events in Gosford in the meantime and our next promotion will run in June with ‘Buy Local and Beat the Bills’.” Media release, 16 May 2014 Edwina Nikora, GBID

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Lifeline Central Coast is looking for volunteers ifeline Central Coast supports everyday Australianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Crisis situations, whether that be financial, personal or emotional and is currently on the lookout for volunteers.

Volunteers are the backbone of the organisation and allow Lifeline Central Coast to continue offering lifesaving services in the local region. This is the 25th National Volunteer week and they want to thank the volunteers that give up their time to help. Lifeline Central Coast events coordinator Ms Katie Allen said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many options available for people wanting to help to make a difference.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start, give us a call. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While some volunteer

opportunities seem to make a more direct difference by dealing with those in need, every volunteer helps contribute to making the service sustainable and we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue without them.â&#x20AC;? Trained volunteer counsellors answer the crisis support line, truck drivers help collect donations and sorters work tirelessly going through the donations to provide stock for our Lifeline Shops, which are also supported by retail volunteers. There are a number of volunteers who sit on

committees and help with the events when they can. If anyone has a special talent and would like to run a fundraising event, but isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure how to get started, Lifeline Central Coast is willing to work with you and help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone has the ability to help if they want to, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a matter of finding the right fit so they get enjoyment out of the experienceâ&#x20AC;? says Ms Allen. Media release, 12 May 2014 Emma Askew, Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter

Bush Poets to compete with State of Origin osford Bush Poets will stage its next meeting on the evening of Wednesday, May 28, from 7pm at Gosford Hotel.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, I know that the blasted NRL have decided to stage the first State of Origin league match on the very same night, but I suggest you press the record button, leave the TV do its thing and come and join us for a far better and more entertaining night at the Gosford Bush Poets,â&#x20AC;? said president Mr Vic Jefferies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will not only have a

far more enjoyable evening among some of the nicest people on the entire Central Coast, but afterwards, you will also have the opportunity to decide if you really want to view what has been recorded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We shanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be having a guest artist this month, which means we will all have the opportunity of presenting two items during the night.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone is more than welcome and feel free to bring your friends along to share the fun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Entrance as always is entirely free and we would love to see you join us for dinner in the pubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing bistro from about 5:30pm onwards. Email, 21 May 2014 Vic Jefferies, Gosford Bush Poets

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Three new exhibitions at Gosford Regional Gallery hree new exhibitions, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; J i m m y Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artlinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reconciliationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lake Eye Revisitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, have opened at Gosford Regional Gallery.

Until Sunday, July 13, visitors to the Gallery will get the opportunity to view Jimmy Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artlines: You Call it Desert, We Used to Live There. Created between 1990 and 2000, the selection of vibrant, felt-tip pen drawings depict the Great Sandy Desert of Western Australia and draw on the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences living in the desert as a boy. Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager arts and entertainment Mr Chris King said that the exhibition offered a rare glimpse into the life of one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important Aboriginal artists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These drawings were created in the open air at Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s isolated camp and at his last home in Broome, and have not previously been exhibited. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rare treat for the public to see them and we are pleased to be able to give visitors that opportunity at Gosford Regional Gallery,â&#x20AC;? Mr King said. In conjunction with NSW Fair Trading, the Gallery is hosting the annual Reconciliation Art Competition. Artworks from the competition will also be shown at the Gallery until July 13. Mr King said that the exhibition was a great opportunity for local indigenous and nonindigenous Australians to exhibit their work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a total prize value of $12,500 awarded across

Jimmy Pike with Bush Turkey Image: courtesy of the Berndt Museum, The University of Western Australia

a number of categories, and the competition offers a practical and positive way for us to support reconciliation within the community,â&#x20AC;? Mr King said. Until June 13, visitors to the Gallery will also be able to view Colleen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake Eyre Revisited. The artworks were inspired by the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

preoccupation with the natural landscape of Lake Eyre after she spent time there in 2011. Gosford Regional Gallery is open to the public from 10am to 4pm and admission is free. Media release, 14 May 2014 Gosford Council media

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Special guests, 10am 3rd Tue related outing following We offer social contact, entertainment Central Coast For anyone community involvement, heritage, week - Visitors Welcome events & new friendships for people diversity, education, safety and small interested in early history or early Terrigal Rotary Hall in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. family histories. Don’t need to be a business opportunities. 4384 5193 - 4385 2205 Our events range from; Live Music, First Fleeter. Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd Health Groups House Parties, Restaurant Nights, Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am Thurs Bi Monthly. BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots 4323 1849 0411 266 325 Alcoholics Anonymous more - For a FREE calendar call If you want to drink, Music Community Centres Sharon on 0432 760 272 or email that’s your business. cco30s@live.com.au Soundwaves Gosford 50+ Leisure and If you want to stop, Men’s acapella 4 part harmony Learning Centre that’s our business. Central Coast Pension & chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Welfare Officer Network Central Coast Leagues Club Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm This group of Volunteers, trained Kieran - 0407 267 675 Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, 4323 3890 by DVA, to look after servicemen & khutton58@gmail.com Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, women, meets at Ourimbah RSL jbthomson51@gmail.com Cards, Variety Social, Womens Alcoholics Anonymous Club at 10:30am Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers meet every Wed 1230pm 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov Sydney Welsh Choir 4324 4749 Someone cares 4322 1505 Cultural not for profit organisation Anglican Church performing at concerts and various Gosford-Narara 3 Mann St Gosford Central Coast 50+ Singles venues to promotoe the Welsh Neighbourhood Centre Social Group culture with our singing, also School Holiday activities, playgroup, Better Hearing Australia Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, performing for charity fund raising. multicultural programs, community Central Coast dancing - BBQs & Socialising each 4369 3378 activities - Rooms for Hire Hearing loss management weekend. admin@gnnc.com.au Support and educational group Political Party Our friendly group can be contacted 4329 4477 7 groups across the coast for our monthly programme Central Coast Greens Providing practical experience North: 43532561 Branch of Greens NSW, active Kariong Neighbourhood Centre and confidence South: 43445556 regarding ecological sustainability, ‘A friendly, caring, Safe and Learn the benefits to hearing aids 50pssg@gmail.com Connected Community’ Better hearing Australia Central Coast social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots We provide information about 4321 0275 Community Care Services democracy and getting local services - Counselling, early www.centralcoast. Central Coast elected 3rd Thur childhood nurse, legal advice, betterhearingaustralia.org.au Memory lane - Doing things together centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au computer classes, Café centralcoastgreens@gmail.com room hire, equipment hire, Central Coast Prostate Cancer For people with memory loss & their advertising, playgroups, friendship Support Group (Gosford) Probus Clubs carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee groups, Meet last Friday Month morning with others experiencing All Probus clubs have interesting Health and fitness groups, parenting Terrigal Uniting Church similar circumstances guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, groups, cooking classes and zumba. 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 10am to 11.30am make new friends, fellowship. 4340 1724 9.30am to 12 noon Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford intellectual stimulus, and social 4367 9600 2nd Wednesday activities. Kincumber www.pcfa.org.au 4324 4244 Neighbourhood Centre Probus Club of Avoca • Personal development Central Coast Prostate Cancer Gosford Politics 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach • Community Garden Support Group (Wyong) in the Pub Bowling Club • Counselling Meet last Monday Month Come and solve the problems of the • Meditation www.probussouthpacific.org/ Toukley RSL Club world over a friendly drink and a bite • Support and friendship Groups microsites/avocabeach Homes Ave Toukley to eat. Guest speakers. 4382 3372 • Music and Movement for under 5 10.00am to 12 noon First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 • Yoga 4356 9300 Mann St, Gosford Probus Club Nth Gosford • Rooms for hire www.pcfa.org.au 0438 363 108 4th Tues Central Coast Leagues Club 4363 1044 10am Dying with Dignity NSW, I AM LOST 4329 0766 Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Central Coast Deep Conversations & systematic Strait Islander Corporation Working to give those Public Speaking exercises for understanding my self The Mingaletta community centre suffering unrelievedly from & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society Develop confidence by improving provides its members and other terminal or incurable illness Ancient and modern knowledge. your speaking skills. Meetings are community groups a meeting place the legal right to request & 0425 296 783 entertaining and educational. and referal hub for education, health, receive medical help to die www.gurdjieff.org.au well-being and cultural programs Quarterly Meetings Brisbane Waters Breakfast through consultative services and 4369 8053 Rotary Club of Toastmasters Club community programs. Gosford North 8:30am-10:30am Mon-Fri 9am 4pm Gambling Solutions A very active community minded 2nd and Last Sat each month - The 6 Sydney Ave Umina Gambling help counsellors provide club with many projects focussed on Hive and Library Erina Shopping 4342 7515 free, confidential, professional service assisting youth. If you are keen to Centre admin@mingaletta.com.au to gamblers, family and friends. support our great projects, 0459 240 183 Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, get involved with our fun club or Gosford, The Entrance. Volunteering discuss joining, please contact Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters 4344 7992 Central Coast Graham Black Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon Refer potential volunteers to 0410 509 071, 7.15-9.30pm GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step community organisations and provide grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Ourimbah RSL Mental Health Self Help Group support to volunteers and community 4362 7227 Helping thousands to recover from organisations. We also provide Rotary Club of mental health challenges for more training to volunteers and managers Kariong/Somersby Coastal Communicators of volunteers - Information Sessions than 55 years to find a GROW group International service club improves Toastmasters Club near you call 1800 558 268 or visit “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary lives of communities in Australia Alternate Saturdays Avoca Beach www.grow.net.au across the Central Coast and overseas. Fun-ﬁlled activities, Hotel - Avoca Drive GROW Groups meet 4329 7122 fellowship and friendship breakfasts. 10.00am. weekly all year round recruit@volcc.org.au Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang 4341 6842 Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am jancummings@y7mail.com Meals on Wheels Wyoming 4340 4529 Delivered meals and flexible Community Centre kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Gosford City Toastmasters food options for people with Programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling a functional disability Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Seniors Computer Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4382 9401 Community Markets, Out of School Club Central Coast Inc. 4340 1929 Hours Care, Play Group 4323 7483 Beginners class PC or Mac Mon or emcloon@bigpond.net.au Overeaters Anonymous (OA) manager@wyomingcc.org.au Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most 12-step fellowship for those with Garden Clubs programs – see website. 10am – eating disorders. 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber No dues, fees, or weigh ins. Stone Australasian Native Orchid & District Neighbourhood Centre. Building. Anglican Church Society Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at Mann St. Gosford, Cultivation and conservation of Aust Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon Thursday 2:15pm Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara 4369 2530 www.oa.org Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd 0412 756 446 Narara - 8pm U3A Central Coast 4340 5157 Mature age people are invited to ParaQuad participate in a wide range of courses Specialist healthcare products Erina Heights to broaden the mind and make new delivered to your door, for all your Garden Club friends continence, wound care and Meet at 10am 3rd Fri each Month 0408 704 701 Meetings and garden visits informal respiratory and nutrition requirements www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Professional Clinic and friendly.

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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 Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs 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 Campus Friends Inc Post school learning, advocacy, dinners, discussions, speakers, awards, newsletters and special projects 0412 422 890 b.bolte2@bigpond.com www.cccampusfriends.org 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 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

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 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com

Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics Kincumber View Club knowlede, experience and skills of For ladies looking for a place to make members and the general public. friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, Running classes, workshops, bus trips, movie days and home demonstrations, exhibitions and social functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL events - Annual exhibitions in May Club 11am and December - Open Day in Sept 4390 2527 info@ccpotters.org 4324 5343 Soroptimist International Brisbane Water Friendship Force Soroptimists speak for women and Central Coast girls of all nations through awareness A travel club with a difference! advocacy and action by supporting See a country from the national and international programs inside and change the way 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country you see the world. Club, Dover Rd Wamberal Travel in small groups and stay with 4367 6331 friends in 370 clubs around the world. sibrisbanewater@siswp.org We in turn host small groups from other clubs. Terrigal View Club Deidre 4388 9435 Luncheon meeting followed by a www.friendshipforcecentralcoast. guest speaker 1st Wed, Also outings asn.au and functions mthly. Breakers Club Dover Rd Wamberal Indoor Bowls 4365 1120 Mixed Social Central Coast Leagues Club - Come WOWGIRLS Wave learn this friendy game for all ages! of Wisdom Inc 5 sessions weekly WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom 4363 2360 43686811 connects women and local businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom and National Parks Association explore lifes potential. Central Coast Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom Twice weekly bush walks on gatherings, WOW days and WOW the Central Coast and further courses check our website for afield, varying distances and activities. grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy www.wowgirls.com.au scenery, fauna, floral, history. info@wowgirls.com.au Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378 jbthomson51@gmail.com

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Award winning movie and its maker at Avoca

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Chaika at Avoca

voca Beach Picture Theatre will screen “Last Paradise” on Sunday, June 1, at 6pm, followed by a Question and Answer session with physicist-come-filmmaker, Clive Neeson.

Filmed over four decades by Clive and adventure pioneers, the original footage has been restored by Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” technical team who described it as “the most extraordinary footage we have ever seen”. Driven to innovate new ways of tapping into nature’s forces for adrenalin, Clive joined likeminded thrill seekers through the 1960s and 1970s in a global quest for adventure paradise. The culmination of their 45 year global search turns out to be our own Australia, the Last Paradise. The film was hailed in the USA as coining a “new genre” of film by using an exciting adventure story to subliminally address the world’s biggest issues.

Through the original footage, a series of stories emerge with a relevance that connects to audiences, young and old. In and amongst the adrenaline and adventure, “Last Paradise” weaves issues of energy development, deforestation, species loss and urbanisation as particular audience takeaways. “It is my life’s work,” said Clive. “We captured on film the pioneering of extreme sports, that is, those which engage the wilderness and push the limits with the forces of nature. “It began with my mother, who was raised in an orphanage and escaped it all to become a wildlife cinematographer in Africa

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during the 1950s. “My parents raised four boys remotely and we all became addicted to that daily brush with danger. “I began filming at the age of 15 with a broken camera that I bought in a pawn shop because as a kid I was driven by the dream of what this film would be,” Clive said. With a Master’s Degree in physics and a career in technology innovation, including the first digital movie camera and climate monitoring system, Clive incorporates scientific and educational elements into an eye-opening cinema experience for any age. He said he hoped “Last Paradise” would become an inspiration for the youth of today as well as a tool for education and social change. “I wanted to use the world’s biggest adventure story to address the world’s biggest issues – in this sense the film is an open letter to a generation inheriting a world vastly different to the one I and my friends grew up in,” said Clive. “We cannot see where we are going unless we see where we’ve been and only original footage can give us that experience.” The winner of a string of international awards including Most Popular Film at the New Zealand Film Festival, Best of BANFF in Canada and The Ambassador of Green Award at XDance USA, “Last Paradise” will be screened nationally through May and June. Media release, 20 May 2014 Adele Feletto, Adele Feletto Publicity

ydney band, Chaika, will perform at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre from 7:30pm on Thursday, June 12.

Chaika draws influence from folk traditions, jazz and classical music to create a beguiling and original world music sound. Their latest release ‘I Monti’ (The Mountains), is a collection of both original and traditional pieces, gently wandering through foreign lands, emerging with an enchanting tale to tell. Following their successful debut album of 2012 and Australian tour of 2013, Chaika are on the road again with their The Mountains Tour which will traverse the east coast of Australia from Melbourne to Brisbane, playing both in capital cities and regional centres. Chaika is: Emily-Rose Sarkova: piano accordion, piano, vocals; Laura Bishop: percussion, piano, vocals; Susie Bishop: violin, vocals, guitar; Laura Altman: clarinet, vocals; Johan

Delin: double bass, vocals; and Rendra Freestone: percussion, vocals, guitar.

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Education specialist to speak at Kincumber

Afro Moses and Mañana at The Rhythm Hut

ellow of the Australian College of Educators and the Centre for Policy Development Mr Chris Bonnor OAM will be the guest speaker at the Kincumber Kommunity Konversation Hour on Wednesday, May 28.

The event will take place at the Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre. Mr Bonner is the coauthor (with Jane Caro) of ‘The Stupid Country’ and ‘What Makes a Good School?’ published by New South Books. He has served as

principal of two NSW secondary schools and was a president of the NSW Secondary Principals’ Council, representing principals in advocacy for students and schools as well as in policy development and implementation. A director of Big Picture Education Australia, his

contribution has been acknowledged in a number of awards, including being made a Member of the Order of Australia. Media release, 26 May 2014 Brian O’Heir, Kincumber High School P and C

Regency costume suggested for Jane Austen night

he Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association will hold its Jane Austen Theme Night on Tuesday, July 8, at the East Gosford Progress Hall.

The night will feature a number of dances including one of the oldest known English dances Sellenger’s Round, several dances from the Playford collection published in the 17th century, including Hole in the Wall and some celebrated in the BBC Jane Austen TV series such as

Grimstock, Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot and The Comical Fellow. Music for the evening will be supplied by Regency Ryebuck, with Ms Julie Bishop calling. All dances will be taught, walked through and called as they are danced and the majority will be easy.

Attendees are encouraged to dress for the occasion with Regency costume suggested for both the ladies and gentleman. Media release, 22 May 2014 Robyn Graylin, Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association

French Country Markets raise $3,800 hertsey Public School hosted the French Country Markets on Saturday, May 10, and raised $3,800 to be used to support students in class.

Each adult who entered the markets was charged a $2 entry fee to raise funds for the school. “Thank you to everyone who assisted on the day and to all of the families who supported these lovely

markets and attended,” said Chertsey Public School principal Ms Toni Skinner.

fro Moses will perform at The Rhythm Hut, along with his eight piece band Moses O’Jah, on Saturday, May 31, from 8pm.

The dynamic dreadlocked showman Afro Moses will perform his blend of Afro-fusion – reggae, Afro beats, funk, salsa, raga, percussion and more with special guests and dancers. Afro is a diverse, multiaward winning international artist from Ghana who is fresh from performing and writing with reggae greats, The Australian Chamber Orchestra, various choirs and music for Australian and International films. He was officially branded a ‘living legend’ by the African-Australian community at a special awards ceremony at the Sydney Opera House. Afro Moses offers a vibrant, high-energy stage show. Attendees should be prepared to dance, jump, sing and sweat to these infectious grooves. Supporting Afro on the night will be local pop reggae roots masters Mañana. Fresh back from their North Coast tour, these lads will get you well warmed up, and will also have their debut album for sale.

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Sport Premier League has seven-point gap between ﬁfth and sixth places Page 22 - May 28, 2014 - Coast Community News

Storm ﬂogged by Roosters he Woy Woy Roosters rugby league team consigned Gosford Kariong to their ninth successive Open Grade loss of the season; inflicting a hefty 48-4 defeat upon the battling Narara based club in front of a good humoured gathering at the Carrington St Oval on Saturday, May 24.

Killarney vs Kincumber Photos: Alistair Kennedy

espite joint-leaders Berkeley Vale and Wyoming both being stretched to the limit, all five matches in round seven of the Central Coast Men’s Premier League went according to script with each of the top five teams defeating their bottom five opponents and so opening up a seven-point gap between fifth and sixth places.

All teams have now played seven matches with the three-times deferred round one match between East Gosford and The Entrance finally being played on Wednesday, May 21. The East Gosford Rams looked set for their second win of the season when they led 1-0 early in the second half and with The Entrance Sea Eagles down to 10 men before slumping to go down

2-1. In the clash between Gosford City and Berkeley Vale, Gosford City’s frustrating run of narrow losses continued after a late goal by Brenton Olzomer gave Berkeley Vale a 3-2 win in their match at Gavenlock Oval. It was the second time in three matches that the Dragons had been unluckily beaten by a top-three team after going down to

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Wyoming in similar fashion. Goals early in each half to Ryan Hoare and Ian McAndrew gave the home team a 2-0 lead before a crucial penalty from Mitchell Pont swung the momentum Berkeley Vale’s way. Sam Feaver’s fourth goal in the past four matches equalised before Olzomer’s 87th minute clincher. The young Budgewoi team gave joint leaders, Wyoming, a similar fright in their match at Alan Davidson Park, leading at half-time before going down 2-1. The northerners are in a rebuilding phase following their early-season trouble and put in a gutsy performance against the defending premiers. Troy Runge gave Budgewoi the lead in the 30th minute before secondhalf goals to Benji Gosson and Michael Payne allowed Wyoming to maintain its unbeaten start to the season and stay locked with Berkeley Vale at the top of the competition table. Killarney District’s match against Kincumber at EDSACC followed the same pattern with the underdogs taking an early lead through Aaron Beehag. However, a hat-trick to Jared Reed ensured that Killarney avoided the same pressure as Berkeley Vale and Wyoming, the league champions eventually winning 4-1 with Tim Knight’s third goal in two matches sealing the victory The win keeps Killarney a point behind Berkeley Vale and Wyoming while Kincumber remains winless and in ninth place in what could be looming as a tight relegation battle. Daniel Sotelo’s second

goal of the season was enough to give Umina a crucial 1-0 win over East Gosford in their match at Hylton Moore Park. It was the Rams third loss in seven days after going down to The Entrance midweek and after such a positive start to the season which saw them narrowly beaten in the Central Coast Cup they have just one Premier League win to date. Both teams finished with 10 men after second half send-offs. The Entrance followed on from their impressive midweek win over East Gosford with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Ourimbah at Ourimbah Oval. The Sea Eagles scored twice in each half with a double to Glenn Watkins and one to the in-form Brad Blackman. Player/coach Matt Page claimed the final goal despite the objections of teammates anxious to keep him in “nudie run” contention. The win keeps The Entrance in fourth place just three points off the lead and sets the scene for next Sunday’s Match of the Round against Wyoming at Pat Morley Oval.

A tearaway try to Storm prop Israel Coggan on the left edge, buoyed the home team’s spirits in the minutes leading up to half time. However beyond the break, Gosford conceded a series of penalties for over vigorous play and the Roosters rolled relentlessly forward to notch their fourth

Media release, 26 May 2014 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

Media release, 26 May 2014 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

Gosford Captain Coach Nathan Linsley offloads during the loss to Woy Woy Photo: Andrew Stark

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