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he Treasurer Hon Joe Hockey has announced that Gosford will be home to a ‘Centre of Excellence’ when a new purpose-built Commonwealth Agency is built.

Mr Hockey made the statement in Parliament, following a question from Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks. “The Australian Taxation Office and a number of other government agencies are employing more than 600 people in Gosford,” Mr Hockey said. “We are able to announce a new centre of excellence in Gosford on the Central Coast of NSW because we are absolutely committed to getting more jobs into more regional areas, as well as importantly helping to stimulate economic growth.”

Ms Wicks said the new jobs for the region, in a purpose-built facility, is some of the most important news the Central Coast has received in years. “We have doubled our commitment from our Growth Plan for the Central Coast, from 300 to 600 jobs,” Mrs Wicks said. “This is a game-changer for the Central Coast. “This is a breakthrough in terms of boosting investment, driving more job opportunities, and building a strong, positive future for the Coast. “It’s also an immediate boost for local construction

industry too because it will be a purpose-built facility. “Local businesses have been telling me how these jobs will drive even more activity to local cafes, local restaurants and local businesses, and provide an important link to tertiary training institutions in our region. “The sorts of jobs that may be available could potentially include accounting, information technology, professional services, legal and other opportunities.” Media release, 6 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks with Treasurer Joe Hockey

General rates to rise by 2.3% osford Council has agreed to increase its general rates by 2.3% from July 1 this year, in line with the current NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determination.

Other special rates will also be levied to maintain waste management services, and for investment in a number of beach safety, economic and tourism initiatives. The prices for water,

sewerage and stormwater services will also change from July 1, in line with the latest NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determination. More information about the changes to rates, fees

and charges for 2014/15 will be provided to the community over the coming months. Gosford Council, ENV.38, 27 May 2014

Hartcher undecided about recontesting ember for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher has said he will not be making any decisions about the forthcoming State election until after the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry has been concluded.

Member for Wyong Darren Webber and Member for The Entrance Chris Spence have chosen not to recontest the next State Election in March 2015 due to the final report into Operation Spicer not being handed down until December this year. “The report not being completed until December leaves the position for recontesting the next

election for me impossible,” said Mr Spence. “Therefore it is in the best interests of the Liberal Party and the constituents of The Entrance that I stand aside and let the Party get on with pre-selection,” Mr Spence said. Mr Hartcher said he respects and understands the decision of his Central Coast colleagues. “While they have each

been excused from further attendance at the ICAC inquiry, I have not. “I will not be making any further comment,” said Mr Hartcher. Media statement, 10 Jun 2014 Chris Hartcher, Member for Terrigal Media statement, 10 Jun 2014 Laurie Alexander, office of Chris Spence MP

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People protesting against the Ettalong boarding house during the proposal’s public exhibition period and (inset) an artist’s impression of the rejected Ettalong development

Council CEO knocks back boarding house “Our staff’s recommendation was to refuse this particular proposal,” Mr Anderson said. “Given its expected construction costs were less than $15 million, I’ve decided to fast-track the resolution of this contentious proposal and refuse it using my delegated authority. “The planning assessment looked very closely at all the community’s feedback and gave the applicant a chance to provide more information or amend the proposal as well.

“Although some further information was provided in response to both our concerns and the community’s, I decided to refuse this proposal for a number of reasons. “Most importantly, this speciﬁc boarding house proposal just did not ﬁt with the character of the local area. “For us to approve this proposal, especially considering the amount of public opposition, would not have been in the community’s best interests. “Moreover, it had not been designed with proper regard to crime prevention or the social services potential residents of the boarding house would need. “There were also inadequate services proposed to deal with waste and car parking at the site.

“Finally, the submitted design failed to comply with a number of relevant national, state and local planning, development and building standards. “I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank

every resident for their comments and feedback on this proposal, and patience while we assessed the application. “This is a great example of how Council and our community are now working together to make

sure we get the best outcome for all of us,” Mr Anderson said. Media release, 21 May 2014 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

General rates to rise by 2.3% G

osford Council has agreed to increase its general rates by 2.3% from July 1 this year, in line with the current NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determination.

Other special rates will also be levied to maintain waste management services, and for investment in a number of beach safety, economic and tourism initiatives. The prices for water,

sewerage and stormwater services will also change from July 1, in line with the latest NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determination. More information about the changes to rates, fees

and charges for 2014/15 will be provided to the community over the coming months. Gosford Council, ENV.38, 27 May 2014

Council adopts 2014/15 budget

The Strategic Plan 2014-2018 comes good on Council’s promise to reinvest past efﬁciency savings and much-needed asset improvements with a record-breaking capital works program for 2014/15 of just over $100 million. “This is what our community has told us they want and it is very satisfying to be in a position to say that we have the ﬁnancial capability to deliver on it,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “Not only is our capital works investment at an all-time high, but we have signed off on a balanced budget with a modest surplus. “Apart from the City of Sydney, Wyong Shire Council is now well and truly the biggest investor in community infrastructure out of any Council in NSW, with comparable sized Councils like Liverpool, Parramatta and Newcastle all spending less than $50 million. “The extensive works program has been made possible only after several years of organisational reform and demonstrates a major investment in the Shire’s road and transport network, as well as in leisure and recreation assets highlighted by the construction of The Art

Hartcher undecided about recontesting

ember for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher has said he will not be making any decisions about the forthcoming State election until after the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry has been concluded. Member for Wyong Darren Webber and Member for The Entrance Chris Spence have chosen not to recontest the next State Election in March 2015 due to the final report into Operation Spicer not being handed down until December this year. “The report not being completed until December leaves the position for recontesting the next

Ettalong Beach. Mr Holstein said the decision was a sensible one given it was out of character with the area and the residents’ concerns for public safety. “I have received numerous emails, letters and phone calls

House and Norah Head Boat Ramp. “Investment in essential infrastructure is a key priority, with $70 million to be spent on roads, footpaths and drainage, with $10.1 million being spent on addressing our asset backlog due to the community’s support to increase revenue via a four-year Special Rate Variation. “Playgrounds, water and sewerage infrastructure, footpaths,

Holstein ‘delighted’ Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has agreed with a decision by Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson to refuse a development application to build a boarding house at

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“While the total yong Council has adopted its Annual Plan and Budget for any previously in this the services and facilities 2014/15 with over $340 million in works and services in the Council’s history,” said Council provides,” said increase in Ordinary Mr Whittaker. mayor Cr Eaton. Rates will be equal to pipeline.

he Treasurer Hon Joe Hockey has announced that Gosford will be home to a ‘Centre of Excellence’ when a new purpose-built Commonwealth Agency is built.

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The proposal to build a 30 room boarding house at Ettalong will not go ahead following a decision to refuse the application by Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson.

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opposing this development and I am delighted that Gosford Council has listened to the people,” Mr Holstein said. Media release, 21 May 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

and ﬁre trails will also get their fair share of attention in addition to high proﬁle projects like the new cinemas at Lake Haven, reconstruction of historic Alison Homestead, the design of a regional sporting facility at Pioneer Dairy and a Masterplan for Ourimbah Town Centre. “On behalf of my fellow councillors and our hard-working staff, I can honestly say that this year’s plan has set the bar higher than

General manager Mr Michael Whittaker said the plan didn’t just deliver on ‘hard’ assets but showed the leadership role that council was playing to drive the transformation of the local economy and reduce the need for residents to commute out of the area. “In 2014/15 we will move ahead with studies for a regional airport, plans to create an education precinct with a regional university, and help to facilitate employment-generating investments like a motor sports precinct, aged care facilities and the redevelopment of 28 ‘iconic’ sites. “Critical to our success continues to be strong partnerships – be it with local business and arts groups, the aviation industry, volunteers or other levels of government – and we are committed to pooling our efforts with others wherever it gets us the best outcome for our community. “Internally, our organisation will continue to review our operations to create more customerfriendly experiences.” “The adoption of the Strategic Plan includes the introduction of a new rate structure which achieves a more equitable share of the rates burden to fund

Council’s chief ﬁnancial ofﬁcer Mr Stephen Naven said the introduction of a new ‘minimum rate’ followed a review of the existing structure. “We weighed up the merits of our rating structure and found that a more equitable distribution system was available and in use by the majority of other councils.

6.9% more than last year, for over 79% of properties the actual increase will be less than this. “For the average residential ratepayer, their 2014/15 rates will go up from $926 to $990 from 1 July, or around $1.23 per week.

Budget Fast Facts

Sporting ﬁelds and Natural areas. Combined (capital and operating) expenditure on essential services $111 million for Essential Water and Sewer $70 Million on Roads $43 Million on Waste Management

Total expenditure 2014/15 - $242.1 million Total revenue 2014/15 - $242.7 million Expected surplus 2014/15 - $600,000 Increase in Ordinary Rates for the average residential ratepayer $64 per year

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Key projects 2014/15 $100 Million in capital • Construction of The works $28 million for Water Art House - $9.5m • New cinemas at Lake and Sewer $27 Million on Roads Haven - $6.7m • Upgrade Norah Head and Drainage $12 Million on Boat Ramp - $1.7m • Upgrade Ashton Ave, Community Facilities $10 Million on The Entrance - $1.6m • Upgrade Goorama Economic Development Ave, San Remo - $1.5m • Rebuild Alison $240 Million on over 90 essential community Homestead - $1m • Replace Saltwater services $83 million for Water Creek Footbridge, Long Jetty $900,000 and Sewer • Pioneer Dairy $42 Million on Roads Sportsgrounds - $500,000 Maintenance •Masterplan for the $39 Million on Waste Ourimbah Town Centre Management $20 Million on Parks, $150,000

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Residents in the dark while dumping continues

Community opposes Glenworth Valley - Rocla deal etween 70 and 80 community m e m b e r s peacefully gathered outside Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures on Saturday, May 31, to show their opposition to the owners of Glenworth Valley striking a deal with mining company, Rocla

he Community Environment Network (CEN) has received no response from Gosford councillors on a request to stop the dumping at Mangrove Mountain Golf Course.

Land and Environment Court documents reveal that since 1998, dumping of over one million cubic metres of rubbish has occurred at Mangrove Mountain. The original approval was for 240,000 cubic metres of inert waste over 10 years. CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said: “CEN wrote to all councillors on May 25 requesting that the dumping be stopped and that any agreement goes back to an open meeting of council so that the public be kept informed.” “Council has not responded to this request, instead confidential briefings have been held which continue to keep residents in the dark while the dumping continues,” said Mr Asquith. Council had sought Court Orders in 2012 to stop the dumping and is now in negotiations with the contractor; however, dumping still continues two years later. The matter is due for a

Community activist Jake Cassar addressed the crowd and began with explaining how passionately the owners of Glenworth Valley had fought to protect the area from sand mining in the past, but added: “then Glenworth not only stopped fighting, but they got into bed with Rocla and sold us all out”. “Glenworth did a deal with Rocla to try to get something out of it for themselves. “In this case, if the quarry goes ahead, they are hoping to achieve a new Southern entry road to Glenworth Valley. “With great respect to their past efforts towards conservation, I find it quite insulting that the owners of Glenworth said recently that they are dedicated to continuing the fight to stop large mining companies destroying the area. “Especially when I have evidence that strongly suggests otherwise. “A search of the Department of Planning’s

report back to the Land and Environment Court on the July 4. “Residents have complained to CEN that dumping continues,’ said Mr Asquith. “For example, on the morning of Monday, May 19, many trucks dumped building waste between 6am and 7am. “If Council has agreed to allow continued dumping, they should explain under what conditions and for what period of time. “Time is running out to stop the dumping as it will be back in court on July 4. “It is essential that people write or phone council and their MPs to let them know that they want an end to the dumping which is next to Central Mangrove Village and the primary school and lies completely within our Drinking Water Catchment,” said Mr Asquith. Media release, 10 Jun 2014 Josh Asquith, CEN

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website shows that in 2009, Rocla lodged their Development Application, naming Glenworth Valley as providing the offset land that was supposed to compensate for the damage the quarry was going to do. “In 2010 the owners of Glenworth Valley lodged an objection to Rocla’s Development Application and said that although they had spoken to Rocla about giving them some of their land as an offset, this was unlikely to happen as Glenworth would not give Rocla the offsets unless they were certain that they would be able to build their Southern access road. “In 2010, community group, Calga Peats Ridge (CPR) Inc, and the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) also objected to Rocla using Glenworth’s offset land as the offsets were not guaranteed. “In 2012, Rocla sent their official response to the community and government agency submissions and in it they said that they (Rocla) were now in possession of a written undertaking from the

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owner of Glenworth Valley, making the offsets he was giving to Rocla no longer subject to any conditions. “In 2013, the Planning Department’s director general recommended to the Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC) that the quarry be approved, and said that they noted the community’s concerns re the uncertainty of the offsets, but stated that they had ‘since’ received a written undertaking from the owner of Glenworth Valley that the offsets, previously conditional, were now unconditional. “After reading the information on the Department of Planning’s website, I believe it would be reasonable to suggest that with Glenworth Valley providing their unequivocal commitment to providing the offset, that they played a key role in this quarry being approved. “The Walkabout Park Wildlife Sanctuary, who may be forced to close if the mine goes ahead, are set to appeal the Government’s decision in the Land and

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Environment Court in September. “I have grave concerns that when the Court sees that not only is the biggest land owner and tourism operator, Glenworth Valley, not in Court fighting against the quarry, but they have provided an offset right next to the proposed quarry, that it will be devastating to our fight. “If it weren’t for Glenworth Valley, we would have lost Calga to sand quarrying a long time ago, but somewhere along the way, something changed for Glenworth. “I have hope and some belief that the owners of Glenworth Valley will take back this offset they have provided to Rocla, and support the community as they have done so passionately in the past. “Indeed if they don’t, we will most likely lose the long running battle to save Calga from sand mining,” said Cassar. Media release, 9 Jun 2014 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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Shirley Templeton receives Order of Australia medal

Order of Australia Medal for Len Sargant

y o m i n g resident Mr Leonard Sargant has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to the community of the Gosford region.

Mr Sargant has held a number of positions, including: Honorary Treasurer of the Gosford Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia since 2000; director of Gosford Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2012; State Councillor, Central Coast Region, Clubs NSW since 2009, chairman from 20072009 and treasurer from 2004 to 2007; treasurer of Gosford RSL Club Ltd since 2002, director since 2000 and Life Member since 2011; and the coach and board champion for the Max Potential Youth Leadership Development Program since 2007. He is also the current welfare officer and coordinator for the Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge and has been since 2010; the volunteer bus driver for Evergreen Retirement Village since 2006; and the ongoing coordinator and honorary auditor for Broadwater Day Club. Len said he was “surprised and humbled that the things that I do

with and for community are being recognised at the highest level”. “My reaction was one of disbelief that the things that I do as a matter of course have been considered by others as something special and deserving of recognition,” said Mr Sargant. “Adding value to the lives of people both young and old in the community, is what I love most about what

I do. “I just hope that I am able to continue to make a useful contribution to the community of which I am a part,” said Mr Sargant. Kaitlin Watts, 5 Jun 2014 Interviewee: Len Sargant Media release, 3 Jun 2014 Susan Fischer, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat

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s Shirley Templeton, of West Gosford, has received an Order of Australia medal for service to women and to the community of the Gosford region.

Ms Templeton, who celebrated her 85th birthday on June 6, said she was “absolutely thunderstruck and amazed to get this medal”. “I honestly don’t feel that I am at all anything out of the ordinary, I am a very healthy person with lots of energy and it’s really been my pleasure,” said Ms Templeton of the work she does with the Country Women’s Association, Lifeline, Save the Children’s Fund, Gosford Uniting Church, Girl Guides and Meals on Wheels. Shirley has been a life member of the Country Women’s Association of NSW since 2001, a member since 1962 and is an official volunteer at its annual meetings. She was the president of the Northumberland Group from 2003-2006, treasurer from 2007-2010,

former state executive representative, former international officer and group cookery officer. Ms Templeton was the international officer at the Somersby Branch from 2001-2002, is the current treasurer having also performed the role from 1978-1979, 1987-1992 and 2002-2003, was president from 1979-1981 and 19921993, vice-president from 1999-2000, secretary from 1973-1975 and handicraft officer from 1995-1997. She was the Central Coast region commissioner for Girl Guides Australia from 1972-1978, division commissioner for the Division of Mangrove Mountain from 1970-1972 and division commissioner for the Division of Broken Bay from 1978-1979 as well as the assistant region leader from 1980-1981. The 2002 Gosford Citizen

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Revamped executive leadership team at Gosford Council osford Council has welcomed three leading senior local government directors on board as part of its revamped executive leadership team.

Stan Antczak, Judy Jaeger, Paul Anderson, Danielle Dickson and Janine McKenzie

environment and planning, Ms Dickson now accepts additional responsibility by heading up the newly created governance and planning directorate, which includes development, compliance, corporate and city planning, and governance and business services. “I welcome the opportunity to continue delivering great initiatives with council that will revolutionise our relationship

with the community,” Ms Dickson said. “Making sure the region and our community are supported by longterm, sustainable and co-ordinated planning is something I am also very passionate about, and with the help of the new leadership team and our staff I’m sure we can deliver it.” Ms Jaeger comes to council following eight years as a senior manager at

Newcastle City Council and will lead the new community growth directorate, which includes libraries, community and economic development, and corporate business operations. “It is very pleasing to have been given this rare chance to be part of the exciting future that lies ahead for the Gosford region and its community,” Ms Jaeger said. “I am especially looking forward to ensuring that

the delivery of many of our community services is the best it can be, and working with the executive leadership team and council to transform our business operations.” Mr Antczak joins council from a senior role with Queensland’s Local Government Infrastructure Services organisation to oversee the new construction and operations directorate, which includes construction planning

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and management, and the operation of water, sewerage, road and waste assets. “The opportunity to guide the future of the region’s vital infrastructure is one that I am very enthusiastic about,” Mr Antczak said. “Service delivery excellence is something I am very committed to, and with the help of our staff, I’m sure we can deliver some great benefits to the community as Gosford moves through this next phase of growth.” The new executive manager of performance and strategy Ms Janine McKenzie, who will report directly to the CEO, joins Council from June 10. “With our new executive leadership team now appointed, we will be working as quickly as possible to recruit for our 12 new manager positions,” Mr Anderson added. “I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of our outgoing directors, and thank them for their years of valuable service to the community.” Council’s outgoing directors are: director of economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings, director of water and sewer/director of city services Mr Rod Williams and director of corporate services Mr Nic Pasternatsky.

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Work for the Dole is back on the Coast

Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks MP said that 18 to 30-yearolds on the Central Coast who have been unemployed for 12 months or more and receiving Newstart and/or Youth Allowance (other) will be required to do Work for the Dole in 2014/15. Ms Wicks said from July 1, participants will complete around 15 hours per week for six months in a work-like environment. “The Government’s reinvigorated Work for the Dole programme will give all participants the chance to have a go,” Ms Wicks said. “The Coalition Government firmly believes that all Australians capable of working should be working. “They should be earning, learning or Working for the Dole. “Work for the Dole is an important part of the Government’s plan to help

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he NSW Office of Water and the Environmental Protection Authority have provided the terms of approval for Rindean Quarry in Somersby that address the air and water quality concerns which had previously led the Joint Regional Planning Panel and Gosford Council to refuse the proposal.

In light of this, Gosford Council will prepare draft conditions for the court. In making its decision, council considered legal advice on its potential for success in defending the

matter. Somersby resident Ms Kim Wilson said there were hundreds of objections to the proposal. “This will set a precedent, if approved, for more sand

he Central Coast is one of 18 areas selected under the Coalition Government’s new Work for the Dole arrangements for young job seekers.

quarries to be located on the Somersby Plateau and dangerously close to residents, putting their lives at risk,’ said Ms Wilson. “Residents have tried everything to stop the quarry, including paying for independent reports and doing their own wind monitoring.” Council has assured the community that draft consent conditions provided to the court will aim to address the concerns of residents.

young job seekers gain the skills and experience they need to move from welfare to work and make a positive contribution to their local community. “It keeps job seekers engaged and active plus helps avoid a lifetime of welfare dependency.” Labour force figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that across the Gosford Local Government Area, there was an average of 7,100 young people, aged 15-24, who were without work. “Currently, the level of youth unemployment on the Coast is too high,” said Ms Wicks. “2013 figures show one in four people looking for full time work aged 15 to 19 is unable to find it. “I’m fighting for a better future for our young people on the Coast – and that means supporting programmes like this,” Ms

oads and Maritime Services started work on Tuesday, June 10, to upgrade Brisbane Water Dr between Victory Pde and Kurrawa Ave at Tascott.

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yong Council has adopted its Annual Plan and Budget for any previously in this 2014/15 with over $340 million in works and services in the Council’s history,” said mayor Cr Eaton. pipeline.

The Strategic Plan “If this four storey The rally was addressed by Member for boarding house 2014-2018 comes good The Entrance Mr Chris development proceeds, on Council’s promise to Spence, Wyong mayor Ourimbah is lost Cr Doug Eaton, Senator forever,” he said. reinvest past efficiency Deborah O’Neill, “In the 150 year plus Member for Dobell history of Ourimbah, savings and much-needed Ms Karen McNamara, this represents the representative of the largest single threat to asset improvements with developer Ms Katie our community lifestyle. Gregory and Resident’s “Ourimbah is the a record-breaking capital Action Group chairman oldest town on the Mr Greg McGill. Central Coast with the works program for Mr Spence, Ms post office, railway 2014/15 of just over $100 McNamara and Ms station, public school O’Neill spoke of the and World War I million. need for appropriate monument all heritage development in listed. “This is what our Ourimbah to maintain “Ourimbah is a the present amenity for country village servicing community told “We wanthas to thank the plus years. as physical impact, A spokesperson for the surrounding semiresidents. “This will also set a noise, overshadowing, the residents’ action residents of Ourimbah Mayor Cr Eaton rural community and us they and it is forwant their support and Benson precedent for more high overlooking, parking, group Mr Allan outlined the planning should remain that way rise development to traffic congestion, said: “This successful we will be keeping process involved with to maintain the lifestyle very the satisfying to beof in everybody informed follow. surrounding streetscape, rally demonstrates this development while which has attracted us progresstoin the battlethat “If this development and the visual catchment community a concern position say Ms Gregory confirmed to live here in the first save Ourimbah goes ahead, Ourimbah of the building, for the proposed to the development place. from theinappropriate village will be gone including colour, style development.” we have financial application had been “Surely, the views “These are only the development.” forever,” said Mr and size. returned to the developer of the 4,000 residents McGill. “Objections about first steps of what we capability to deliver on to address the 165 of Ourimbah must A key provision in these issues will form think, will be a long and Media release, 17 Mar 2014 Allan Benson, Stop Glen residents’ objections take precedence over it,” said Rdmayor Cr Doug the Planning Instrument the basis of the residents’ drawn out campaign. Development Resident’s entrepreneurial lodged with Wyong one “We want to assure for Affordable Housing presentation to the Action Group. Council. developer. Eaton. we will is the “Local Character Hunter/Central Coast the community Mr McGill said the “Ourimbah will be Test” which takes into Joint Regional Planning be continuing the fight rally was about saving left with the legacy and only is our account such items Panel,” said Mr McGill. on their behalf. “Not Ourimbah. eyesore for the next 60 capital works investment at an all-time high, but we have signed off on a balanced budget with a modest surplus. “Apart from the City EE of Sydney, WyongFRShire Council is now well and truly the biggest investor in community infrastructure out of Council April 4, 2014 Your independent community newspaperany - Ph: 4325 7369 in NSW, with comparable sized Councils like Liverpool, Parramatta and Newcastle all spending less than $50 million. yong Council has voiced strong opposition to the Wallarah 2 coalmine “The extensive works with Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton and senior staff addressing a public hearing of program has been made the Planning and Assessment Commission on April 2. possible only after several Mayor Cr Doug Eaton, water supplies. years of organisational along with technical staff “In short, our expert from council, outlined the advice is that there is a reform and demonstrates potential impacts on the risk to our water supply. water supply system and “This is a risk a major investment in the other key council assets. that council and the “Over the past three community should not be Shire’s road and transport years, we have invested forced to accept. heavily in the Central “With the State network, as well as in Coast water supply government predicting system with a plan to a population increase of leisure and recreation secure our water supply 70,000 over the next 20 assets highlighted by the for decades to come. years, it is folly for them “The last thing we need to approve a mine that construction of The Art right now is for that to be risks not being able to Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton speaking at the rally

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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. 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.

ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Monday, May 19, 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. “While the total Mr Webber was Koelma. increase in Ordinary Mr Webber said a questioned about his employment with Tim similarto thing happened RatesKoelma’s will be equal company to him as happened to the 6.9%Eightbyfi moreve. than lastmember year,for The Entrance At the time of his Chris Spence, in that his employment with computer failed and he for over 79% of properties Eightbyfive, Mr Webber lost all of the copies of the actual increase be rendering was required to collate will his invoices information from other him unable to lodge tax less than this.members’ returns for a number of government websites, such as policy years. “For average statements the and media “I was waiting for Mr releases to provide to Mr Koelma’s advice on when residential ratepayer, Koelma. the payments and how Mr Webber agreed their that2014/15 ratesmany willpayments were there was no hard made. “In the end, without his work go upevidence fromof $926 to $990 for Mr Koelma saying Mr Koelma being able fromthat1he July, to provide that advice, I didn’t thinkor therearound any electronic simply made a declaration $1.23would perbeweek. footprints remaining on to the Tax Office to the

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?”

“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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yong Council has welcomed the recent Federal Budget, with mayor Cr Doug Eaton saying it delivered some big wins for Tuggerah Lakes, local business and commuters on the M1.

However he said cuts to social safety net services like health and disability 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 Tuggerah Lakes, as well as additional funding for local skills and job centres ($2.7million),

and a regional sporting precinct at Tuggerah ($1 million). “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

to roads funding.” Other changes impacting council 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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fter 30 years of vacancy, the ‘Key Site’ on the corner of Marine Pde and The Entrance Rd is inching closer to realisation. At its meeting of Wednesday, March 9, Wyong Council adopted a site specific Development Control Plan (DCP) for Key Site addressing development criteria in line with the new Wyong 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

Issue 46

Mayor welcomes budget despite $2 million roads budget cut

The work is expected to provide a safer, smoother and quieter road surface with clearer line marking, while also reducing future maintenance costs. Due to high traffic volumes, work will be carried out at night, from Sunday to Thursday between 8pm to 4am and is expected to take three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Work will involve the use of a large concrete grinding machine and will be noisy. Roads and Maritime apologises for any inconvenience caused and has tailored the work schedule to ensure all noisy work is completed by midnight.

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Labor votes with Coalition to stop urgent debate on water protection bill “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

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Council opposes Wallarah 2

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.”

the services and facilities Council provides,” said Mr Whittaker. Council’s chief ﬁnancial ofﬁcer Mr Stephen Naven said the introduction of a new ‘minimum rate’ followed a review of the existing structure. “We weighed up the merits of our rating structure and found that a more equitable distribution system was available and in use by the majority of other councils.

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General manager Mr Michael Whittaker said the plan didn’t just deliver on ‘hard’ assets but showed the leadership role that council was playing to drive the transformation of the local economy and reduce the need for his computer. best of my recollections residents to commute out “I would highly doubt and that’s how we a tax return this any release, computer 28 would Media Maylodged 2014 of the area. keep a footprint for four year, in the absence of Wyong media any originals and in the years,” said MrCouncil Webber. “In 2014/15 we Mr Webber couldn’t absence of Mr Koelma confirm whether the being able to confirm for will move ahead with $4,000 he deposited into us,” said Mr Webber. Mr Webber conceded his account on January studies for a regional 21, 2011 at around that he had made airport, plans to create an Budget Fast Facts “mistake” when midday in Tuggerah was a Sporting fields from Mr Koelma, who he and was questioned education precinct with withdrew $8,000 in cash about a number of areas. Total expenditure Natural in Erina from another invoices made out to a regional university, 2014/15 - $242.1 million account earlier that day at Eightbyfive by Webbbson Combined (capitalE l eand ctrotechnology 11:09am. and help to facilitate IT Experts for He did, however, and on expenditure Total revenue 2014/15 operating) Transcript, 19 May 2014 purposes agree that a number of taxation employment-generating - $242.7 million ICAC which stated he had other similar transactions essential services were payments from Mr provided “IT consulting investments like a motor $111 million for Expected surplus sports precinct, aged 2014/15 - $600,000 Essential Water and care facilities and the Increase in Ordinary Sewer redevelopment of 28 Rates for the average $70 Million on Roads ‘iconic’ sites. $43 Million on Waste residential ratepayer “Critical to our success $64 per year Management continues to be strong partnerships – be it with Key projects 2014/15 $100 Million in capital local business and arts works • Construction of The groups, the aviation $28 million for Water Art House - $9.5m industry, volunteers and Sewer • New cinemas at Lake or other levels of $27 Million on Roads Haven - $6.7m government – and we and Drainage • Upgrade Norah Head May 9, 2014 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 are committed to pooling EE $12 Million on Boat Ramp - $1.7m our efforts with othersFR Community Facilities • Upgrade Ashton Ave, wherever it gets us the $10 Million on The Entrance - $1.6m best outcome for our Economic Development • Upgrade Goorama community. Ave, San Remo - $1.5m “Internally, our • Rebuild Alison $240 Million on over organisation will 7369 continue 90 essential Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 Issue 44 community Homestead - $1m to review our operations services • Replace Saltwater he relaxed rural lifestyle of residents of six rural dwellings in to create more customerCreek Footbridge, Long $83 million for aWater small cul-de-sac at Tumbi Umbi is under threat from a large friendly experiences.” development proposed by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, JettyRatepayers $900,000 and Sewer according to Wyong Shire and Residents Association. “The adoption of the many 15-18m high, ifPioneer ‘unlikely to trees, The Roads Church wants consent, • Dairy $42 Million toon amalgamate its detract from the scenic will be removed within Strategic Plan includes the Maintenance congregations the building-carpark quality of rural lands’ and from Erina Sportsgrounds - $500,000 destroying and The Entrance into if ‘compatible with rural footprint, introduction of a new rate •Masterplan the a signifi cant corridor residential development’. for facility. $39 Million oneonlargerWaste Local residents between Forresters and Proposed is a 400-seat structure which achieves Management Ourimbah Town Centre - wetlands Tumbi Umbi contend that commercial church with a meeting a more equitable share of that is and severely detracting hall/function centre, development $150,000 $20 Million large oncommercial Parks,kitchen five times larger than from the scenic value the rates burden to fund houses of what the applicants and six Sabbath School surrounding

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jeopardised,” he said. “We engaged two independent consultants to look at this proposal and they have found a number of concerning gaps and inconsistencies in the mine’s modelling, underestimating the potential impacts on our groundwater and surface

Issue 47

Council adopts 2014/15 budget

May 23, 2014

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Ourimbah protest rally well attended ver 200 people attended a rally in Ourimbah on Sunday, March 9, to protest against the proposed four storey, 101 unit affordable boarding house development in Glen Rd.

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Wicks said. Ms Wicks said the Government would appoint a Work for the Dole coordinator for the Central Coast. “These coordinators will have the vital, on-theground task of identifying local organisations willing to host a Work for the Dole place, and connecting those organisations with employment-service providers in the area,” Ms Wicks said. Work for the Dole places will be sourced in not-forprofit organisations, local councils and federal and state government agencies. The 18 selected areas is the first phase in the lead up to a national rollout of the programme in 2015.

have indicated that this will happen soon.” Mayor Cr Eaton said that the Key Site is a landmark in The Entrance and a quality development on the site is expected to be a huge boost to the local 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.”

classrooms. Also proposed are internal roads and a car park for over 90 vehicles. “The scale of the proposed buildings is such that all the houses in Kyte Place could easily ﬁt inside its building footprint,” said a resident of the cul-de-sac Mr Brett Little. “And that doesn’t include the extra 5,000m2 of car parking.” The real rub for local residents is that neither a ‘place of public worship’ nor a ‘function centre’ are permissible in an E4 (Environmental Living) zoning anywhere in NSW or under Wyong Shire’s current LEP - gazetted in December 2013. Under council’s former LEP, dating back to 1991, non-residential uses were permissible in a 7c zoning (small rural residential holdings), subject to

described as a site with ‘high flora biodiversity’. “Other anticipated problems include noise - with up to 800 people opening and closing car doors, talking, playing music and singing and stormwater disposal from an additional 6,000 m2 of ‘hardstand’ roof/ car park into an already inadequate system. “In a two hour period on Saturday, traffic will increase from the current four traffic movements in Kyte Place to 194 movements, a 4,850% increase. “Onsite disposal of an estimated 7,500 litres of effluent per week onto a small grassed area with underlying clay soils is likely to cause problems - especially as run-off will flow into adjoining properties and wetlands. “This development is not permissible under

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and much higher is incompatible with the quiet ambience of a rural cul-de-sac. They claim that extensive clearing for this large building and car park would detract from the scenic quality of the area and should not be given consent. “Even in six houses combined, local residents do not have parking for 100 vehicles, or have 400 to 500 friends over every Saturday, or have 17 toilets or a commercial kitchen,” said Wyong Shire Ratepayers and Residents Association president Mr Kevin Armstrong. “Both the elevation to Bellevue Rd and Kyte Place are around 50m with the roof of the church rising to over 9m, far larger than any local residence. “About 48 mature

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Wyong’s current LEP. “This development is only permissible if council considers it under a now repealed 23 year-old LEP - it’s hard to see why council

would want to look so far backwards rather than use the new LEP - which was unanimously endorsed by all councillors and the NSW Department of Planning and

Infrastructure,” said Mr Armstrong. Media release, 15 Apr 2014 Kevin Armstrong, Wyong Shire Ratepayers and Residents Association

ICAC to hear from local MPs

entral Coast Liberal MPs under investigation as part of Operation Spicer will be heard by ICAC in the week commencing Monday, May 12.

Member for The Entrance Ms Chris Spence, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher are being investigated as part of

allegations that they were involved in corruptly soliciting, receiving or concealing payments in return for having their interests favoured. The ICAC inquiry

will then adjourn for three months to allow investigators to follow further leads and gather fresh information before resuming. Cec Bucello, 8 May 2014

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oads and Maritime Services is inviting comment on the planned upgrade of the M1 Pacific Motorway between the Kariong and Somersby interchanges, with the proposal now on public display.

Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads Ray Williams MP said the proposed upgrade aimed to improve safety and traffic flow along this section of the motorway and provide better travel times for motorists into the future. “The M1 Motorway is a critical link in the national

land transport network and is part of the Sydney to Brisbane corridor, which is one of the busiest in Australia,” Mr Williams said. “This upgrade involves widening an 8km section of the M1 to provide three lanes in each direction and upgrading three of the four ramps at the Kariong

interchange. “The southbound entry ramp to Sydney, the northbound exit ramp to Gosford and entry ramp to Newcastle would all be extended, while the intersection with Wisemans Ferry Rd would be upgraded. “The ramp upgrades

would improve safety for merging motorists. “An improved road surface and better drainage will ensure safer conditions, particularly in wet weather.” Mr Williams said a 1.5km section southbound between the Kariong interchange exit would be excluded from widening. “Three lanes at this location would have a substantial impact on the surrounding environment and building costs,” Mr

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Mountain residents need the support of the whole community. ountain residents who object to gas mining need the support of the whole Central Coast community.

The potential impact on our only water catchment area could be disastrous, undermining the quality of our drinking water, our pristine environment and our quality of life. The Central Coast system has three dams, three weirs, three water treatment plants, over 50 reservoirs and more than 2,000km of pipeline. As China and India move from construction to consumption, quality food becomes more important. It is reported the Australian Agricultural Sector has the capacity directly and indirectly to employ 1.5 million plus people – far greater than the resource sector.

Although the Central Coast is only a minor food producing area, it is an essential quality productive region. Rural land is precious, we can’t manufacture any more of it. Total value in 2010/11 of the Central Coast agricultural output was $157 million and growing. There are 65 chicken farms, cattle and beef producers, citrus, avocadoes, vegetables, cut flowers and fresh spring water bottling facilities to

mention a few. With a population of 300,000 plus and growing, our present catchment area and dams are our only supply. There is no other sustainable avenue. I firmly believe mining should be prohibited in water catchment areas and prime agricultural land. Mines are here today, gone tomorrow. As human beings coal does not sustain us. Water and food do, without them, we don’t exist.

Of course we need an ABC write in answer to Andrew Stark’s letter (Coast Community News, May 28).

There is always a need for free to air, commercial free, radio and television. The Central Coast is one of the great places to live on our planet, and I am so sick of these whinging, whining minorities. Get a life. As for Scott Levi, I don’t think Mr Stark has any idea of what this man does for the Central Coast. He is a legend. ABC programming

does have a lot of BBC programmes, which are miles ahead of most of the commercial TV programmes. Because of continuous funding cuts by all branches of politics, the local content

gets less and less every year. So to people like Andrew Stark, I say start supporting what we have here on the Central Coast. By the way, I am a member of The Friends of the ABC, and I am a sixth generation Australian. Email, 31 May 2014 Howard Campbell, Springfield

Tree removal still arouses suspicion

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e “Get it right Mr Fountain” in Coast Community News May 14.

R Sand quarry approval questioned ould the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) please investigate how Rocla sand quarry got approval on December 23 last year for the southern extension at Calga.

I have been a member of the Rocla Community Committee since it was initially set up by the government. No matter how I research the approval, I just cannot believe it happened. Nor can I understand

environmental facts clearly indicating it was never a proper proposal. Letter, 14 May 2014 Margaret Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain

why it was approved to go ahead with all the cultural, community and

An unsigned letter from a resident of Pine Needles village arrived at my home making the claim that “Ken Fellows or Follows” is a stooge for the village management I have not criticised the living conditions of Pine Needles Village, but acted on concerns of residents in Bronzewing Dr, Erina, about the behaviour of the development of the vacant 11 acres on Karalta Rd The developer had a contract with Gosford Council to retain and protect 70 to 80 pine trees in the road entrance of the above village. The pine trees were removed illegally without prior advice to Gosford Council. My neighbours advised me and I phoned the council

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and was told to put it in writing, which I did. What action Gosford Council will take in the matter is up to them but I do note that new trees have now been planted. My previous dealings with developers is they are out to make a profit, so why cut down trees and then replant new ones of a

similar variety. This developer has a history of illegally removing trees and was previously fined by Gosford Council. Seventy to 80 trees is a lot of trees and if they had only removed three of four maybe no one would have complained The whole matter has a very bad odour to it and (I believe that) Gosford Council and the developer have a lot to answer to. They say that “whilst good men say nothing, evil will flourish” and I don’t believe I deserve to be criticised by Follows/ Fellows for my actions in this matter. Email, 18 May 2014 Rod Fountain, Erina

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Prohibited drugs found in vehicle at Wyoming vehicle stopped for the purpose of a random breath test has resulted in a Bateau Bay man being charged with possession and supply of prohibited drugs.

Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command’s Target Action Group stopped a white utility on Japonica Dr, Wyoming, about 10:10am on Friday, June 6. The driver, a 41-yearold Bateau Bay man, was breath-tested with a negative result. After checking the driver’s details, police asked if there were any prohibited drugs in the vehicle. It will be alleged at this time, the man handed

officers a backpack containing a large bag of cannabis. During a subsequent search of the utility, police seized additional quantities of drugs believed to be cannabis and amphetamine, along with cash, mobile phones, scales and resealable bags. Police arrested the man and took him to Gosford Police Station, where he

was charged with two counts each of possess and supply prohibited drugs, and knowingly deal in the proceeds of crime. He was granted conditional bail to appear in Gosford Local Court on June 24. It will be alleged the estimated potential street value of the drugs is in excess of $14,000. Media release, 7 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

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olice have charged a man with drug supply after he was arrested in Yattalunga on Saturday, June 7.

About 12:20am, a 29-year-old Green Point man was driving his Mitsubishi along Davistown Rd at Yattalunga. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command stopped the vehicle for the purpose of a random breath test. The officers spoke to the male driver and passengers, before they searched the

vehicle, allegedly locating a quantity of white powder and scales under the front passenger seat. After being arrested the man was taken to Gosford Police Station where another bag of what is believed to be cocaine was located in his clothing.

The man was then charged with supply prohibited drug; possess prohibited drug and having goods in custody suspected of being stolen. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on June 24. Media release, 7 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

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About 5:15am, a 20-yearold man was walking east on Donnison St, near the intersection of Baker St, when an unknown person/s hit the man to the face from behind and knocked him unconscious. He awoke a short time later with soreness to his face and scratches over his arms and body. The man’s wallet was missing. The incident was reported to Gosford Police Station, and an investigation has commenced. At this stage there is no description of the offender/s. Media release, 6 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

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olice have launched an investigation following a crash at Mooney Mooney on Monday, June 9.

Just before 11am, police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command and Traffic and Highway Patrol officers were called to the M1, about 100 metres south of the bridge, after reports of a crash. Officers have been told a 47-year-old man was driving a Toyota 4WD that was towing a caravan north bound, when the vehicle flipped and the caravan continued to travel down the roadway. It came to rest approximately 500 metres further north from the

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 accident site, on Mooney Mooney Bridge. Witnesses have told police the driver, and sole occupant, may have struck a rock wall, however, the

exact cause of the crash remains unknown. The driver was trapped in his vehicle before being extricated by emergency services and taken via road ambulance to Mount White, where he was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital. Two lanes of north bound traffic were blocked while emergency services carried out their inquiries at the scene. Investigations into the matter are continuing. Media release, 9 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

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Bullied by big business

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family owned Gosford business, Hoggy’s Take Away, will remove all signage and logo and cease trading using their family name as their business name following conditions imposed by Hogs Breath Cafe.

Somersby based pet treat manufacturer celebrated the installation of a 120kW solar system on Thursday, May 29, when the system was officially switched on by Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna.

The Show’em How Much You Love’em Company installed the system to complement its manufacturing process. The business, which was started in a garage some 17 years ago, now employs over 30 people and supplies products to major supermarket chains throughout Australia. It is a local company built on local produce, local skills, with international competitiveness. Managing director Mr

David Rowe said: “Such a project demonstrates that sustainable manufacturing and building job growth on the Central Coast is alive and well especially when state of the art, green technologies are integrated, as in the case of this locally designed solar system”. Love’em produce high quality 100% natural oven dried pet treats for dogs and cats, and as Mr Rowe states “we can now claim they are sun dried”. The solar project was

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designed and installed by another local Central Coast company Superior Solar who also assisted in securing a Federal Government Clean Energy Grant to help fund the project. This is the second local Clean Technology grant recipient for Superior Solar and one of only three awarded for solar installations on the Central Coast. Superior Solar managing director Mr Derek Woods said: “We are extremely pleased to be able to work with visionary companies able to act upon opportunities to further their viability in the market place.” “Love’em demonstrates that solar power provides a real solution to business demands. “We have the experience and solutions for all businesses, without the need to source non-local national companies, we provide immediate, local support when you need it.” The system is amongst the largest on the Coast and consists of some 480 panels, 1.2km of mounting rail, and 10 inverters. It will reduce the traditional energy demand by approximately 17%, offset nearly 3,000 tonnes of carbon, save 12,000 gigajoules of energy, and provide about $700,000 of fuel savings over the next 20 years of operation. Media release, 23 May 2014 Dee Watkins, Superior Solar

If Sam and Sarah Hogg fail to comply with the conditions put in place by the international chain they face being served with injunction papers which will force them to stop trading. The business is seeking support from the community in the form of signing a pledge to not visit Hogs Breath Cafe until Sam and Sarah Hogg and their take away are guaranteed safe

from legal action from Hog’s Breath Cafe. They currently have 1,023 signatures and need a further 477. “Our surname is Hogg, our nickname is Hoggy; we have legally registered this name in accordance with the law and, well it’s another case of big business bullying the small business owner,” said Sarah Hogg. “We love our little take

away and feel there is a niche in the market for honest, quality take away food and if we are ever in a position to expand or if our family chooses to move interstate we would only be looking for another industrial type takeaway,” said Mrs Hogg. Website, 6 Jun 2014 Andrea Bartlett, Change.org

RCR Tomlinson win $11m tender

osford Council has accepted a $11,591,761 tender to replace four high voltage assets at the Kincumber and Woy Woy sewage treatment plants, and Mooney Mooney and Mangrove Creek water pump stations. The high voltage assets have reached the end of their serviceable life and are therefore due for replacement. According to the report to council by director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams, the assets now pose a work place health and safety risk and an environmental risk due to their age.

“The failure of any of these assets may result in loss of power supply to site,” says the report. “This may restrict council’s ability to treat sewage or to provide raw water. “It also has the potential to injure an operator or other personnel.” The contract with

RCR Tomlinson (ODG) is for the design, supply, construction, installation and commissioning of the new high voltage assets which would take around 20 months from when the contracts were signed to completion. Gosford Council Agenda WAT.6, 27 May 2014

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EPA issues clean up penalty notice he NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued two penalty notices to Timecon Pty Ltd, for failing to comply with a clean-up notice issued to the company for the unlawful disposal of waste, including asbestos waste on a property at Somersby.

Director of waste and resource recovery Mr Steve Beaman said that Timecon Pty Ltd had been issued with the clean-up notices after the company applied waste material to land at the premises in Somersby that was not approved for waste disposal. “In August 2013 the EPA identified that Timecon Pty Ltd had applied construction and demolition waste material, including asbestos fragments, to land at a premises in Somersby. “A verbal clean-up direction was immediately issued to the company by the EPA, followed by two written clean-up notices to facilitate the clean-up of the premises. “The clean-up notice required the company to provide the EPA with a Waste Classification Report of all the waste material applied at the premises and an Asbestos Report detailing the nature and extent of asbestos contamination at the premises. “The company submitted an Asbestos Report to the

EPA in November 2013 and a Waste Classification report in December 2013. “However the EPA was not satisfied that the reports submitted by the company met the requirements of the clean-up notice. “The company was informed that the reports were not adequate and was given an extension of time, to February 24 to improve the reports. “The EPA has still not received adequate reports from the company and as a result the EPA issued two penalty notices to the company on May 29. “Timecon Pty Ltd is under a continuing obligation to provide the reports required by the clean-up notice. “The site is fenced off and the company is taking steps to remove asbestoscontaminated material from the premises. “The EPA will take the necessary regulatory action to ensure the premises are cleaned up.” Media release, 2 Jun 2014 EPA

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Jobs for people with disability ob Centre Australia and the Gosford RSL are continuing to grow their partnership to provide people with disability an opportunity for employment.

Job Centre Australia CEO Mr Chris Connor said: “I commend the RSL for their commitment to social responsibility demonstrated in their partnership with our organisation.” “This conviction to pay it forward in our local community has given a number of our clients an opportunity to re-enter the workforce.” The Gosford RSL has employed two staff through Job Centre Australia and envisages continuing this association to give others an opportunity to also gain employment. Adam Parker, who suffered from an acquired brain injury, is the latest recruit to be employed by the RSL. Gosford RSL’s CEO Mr Russell Cooper said: “I welcome the opportunity to hire someone with a disability through Job Centre Australia. “People with disabilities are able to make a positive contribution to the workplace. “Adam, who we have recently hired, is a good example. “He’s positive, friendly and happy and he is doing a great job. “Thanks to Job Centre Australia, the process has been very simple and rewarding.” Gosford RSL is leading

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the way as it intends to increase this commitment to employing people with a disability, to five or more this year. Job Centre Australia

is a local not-for-profit organisation and now has sites throughout NSW and Queensland. It is committed to developing further

partnerships to impact local community wellbeing. Media release, 4 Jun 2014 Travis Williamson, Job Centre Australia

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Free Parkrun every Saturday at Mt Penang weekly Saturday morning run was launched on May 31, at Mt Penang Parklands in Kariong with 72 runners participating.

Available to the whole community at no charge, the grounds of the Parklands now host this fitness initiative each Saturday from 8am to 9pm starting and finishing in the Mt Penang Gardens. People of all ages and ability are encouraged to take part in the 5km run. Event director Ms Naomi Neilson said runners can enjoy one of the most scenic areas on the Central Coast. “The course takes participants around the peaceful surroundings of the Mt Penang Parklands and Gardens. “Organised with the amateur in mind, we invite

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Traffic lights considered for Wellington St intersection Gosford Council has commissioned consultants to undertake a Transport Management and Accessibility Plan within the Umina Beach Village Centre. 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

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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Police claim closure of outlaw motorcycle gang clubhouse 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.

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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

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. “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.

“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

with a trial rollout of ﬁbre-to-thenode technology in Umina. “While people I’m talking to are saying they need better broadband in Umina, they don’t want the area to become a dumping ground for poorly thought-out policy. “They are afraid that once again the Peninsula will get a raw deal. “The Liberal Member for Robertson is in the media helping Erina Chamber of Commerce to get a full rollout to Erina, but letting the Peninsula fall behind again. “To me, that isn’t fair,” Senator O’Neill said. Media release, 1 May 2014 Richard Mehrtens, Ofﬁce of Deborah O’Neill

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Council CEO knocks back boarding house The proposal to build a 30 room boarding house at Ettalong will not go ahead following a decision to refuse the application by Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson. “Our staff’s recommendation was to refuse this particular proposal,” Mr Anderson said. “Given its expected construction costs were less than $15 million, I’ve decided to fast-track the resolution of this contentious proposal and refuse it using my delegated authority. “The planning assessment looked very closely at all the community’s feedback and gave the applicant a chance to provide more information or amend the proposal as well.

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sure we get the best outcome for all of us,” Mr Anderson said. Media release, 21 May 2014 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Holstein ‘delighted’ Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has agreed with a decision by Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson to refuse a development application to build a boarding house at

opposing this development and I am delighted that Gosford Council has listened to the people,” Mr Holstein said. Media release, 21 May 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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volunteers. CCRDC’s chairman Mr Graeme Inchley said that dedicated volunteers enable parkrun to take place every week. “The Corporation supports this initiative which allows families to get together and get fit at a free community event. “It must be recognised that it’s the tireless volunteers that make it happen. “Parkrun is run entirely by volunteers who contribute their time freely to Mt Penang Parklands,” he said.

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everyone to give parkrun a try, from walkers or those taking up running to those training for longer pursuits. “This weekly event allows local people to take part in free, organised physical activity in a friendly social environment. “Give it a go, we want as many people as possible to join us. “You’ll have fun, improve your health and fitness and meet great people along the way,” she said. The Mt Penang parkrun is a partnership between parkrun Australia, the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) and local

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Petitioners seek installation of Mobi-Mats petition, with 70 signatures, has been received by Gosford Council from residents asking for Mobi-Mats to be installed on beaches around the Central Coast to increase access for community members with physical disabilities.

The petitioners stated that the French-designed MobiMats had many benefits and would increase meaning in life for a significant amount of community members. Mobi-Mats are portable polyester mats which when laid provide a firm, safe and stable surface which is continuous with no gaps. They can be used to connect car parks, walkways and ramps to the sand and the water’s edge. They are useful for

wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, people using strollers, crutches or canes and those who find it hard to negotiate the uneven surface of the sand. They are permeable with a cool surface which is comfortable for bare feet and reduces the risk of injury commonly caused by splintered wooden boards and exposed nails. Petitioners said the mats were low maintenance and environmentally friendly,

made of 100 per cent recycled polyester. They are lightweight and easy to install by two people in 10 minutes. Petitioners said this would allow council to take the Mobi-Mats into the community as required including the lake’s edge, parks and for special events.

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Free Health Connection at Kincumber new, free, family wellbeing event with entertainment and activities for all ages, will be held at Kincumber on Saturday, June 14.

K i n c u m b e r Neighbourhood Centre and Lend Lease have teamed up with Fixx Events to present The Health Connection at Brentwood Village. Activities for the children will include a kids’ zoo, face painting, a magician and a jumping castle while live music, food stalls and lifestyle talks can be enjoyed by all. Roving circus performers and market stalls will help create a festive atmosphere,

but there will also be quiet spaces where patrons may take the opportunity to sample a natural therapies treatment or movement class. “It should be a great atmosphere,” said Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre co-manager Ms Nicole Turner. “It’s a beautiful venue with superb gardens and a fabulous auditorium that can accommodate the whole event in the case of rain, so

it’s an all-weather, as well as an all-ages event.” Local wellness practitioners will present reflexology, massage, Bowen Therapy, naturopathy, orthopaedics, herbalism, organic skincare, yoga, tai chi and pilates for patrons to try, or perhaps simply to chat and discover more about them.

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Kincumber PS wins engineering challenge

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group of students from Kincumber Public School engineered their way to winning the Engineers Australia Straw Building Challenge on Thursday, May 22.

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Two teams of four Year 4 students spent weeks exploring the physical forces of compression and gravity in an attempt to create a tower using only plastic drinking straws. The teams were nervous as they took their towers to final judging at the Imperial Centre in Gosford, and competition was tight amongst the 40 entries from schools across the Central Coast. Weeks of research and trial and error paid off as Kincumber’s tower held 8.1kg. “After working so hard it was a wonderful opportunity for the students to test their structures and to see the other amazing designs,” said principal Trish Peters “The students were able to discuss their designs with professional engineers and receive valuable feedback. “It’s exciting to see how many potential future engineers we have on the Central Coast,” said Ms Peters. Media release, 3 Jun 2014 Trish Peters, Kincumber Public School

Future Council to debate environmental issues tudents from 10 local high schools will be debating environmental issues close to their heart at a series of mock council meetings on Friday, June 13.

Gosford Council’s chambers will be handed over to the Year 9 and 10 students as part of the Future Council program. “The Future Council program gives students the chance to experience the decision-making role of our elected representatives as well as look at topical environmental issues through a mock council scenario,” council’s environmental education officer Ms Anni Griffiths said. “Students will come to the chambers ready to debate both sides of a motion on each issue before other students playing the role of a councillor will discuss and vote on the

issue. “Some of the issues that will be debated include the use of shark nets at our beaches, banning the use of mountain bikes in natural reserves and proposals for high-density apartment complexes along the Gosford waterfront. “This unique program also helps students build research skills, encourages them to reflect on environmental issues they’re interested in, and gives them a better understanding about the role of council, councillors and staff,” said Ms Griffiths. Future Council is part of council’s Beryl Strom Environment Award initiative.

“The late Beryl Strom was a very active Gosford resident who worked hard to preserve the region’s natural and built environments by serving on many environment and heritage committees as well as regularly attending Council’s meetings,” Ms Griffiths added. “After her death in 2003, council launched the Beryl Strom Environment Award. “All students participating in next week’s event will receive a Beryl Strom Environment Award certificate.” Media release, 5 Jun 2014 Gosford Council media

A new playing experience ix months of support from families and local businesses for students with disabilities at Valley View Public School has culminated in the official opening of a new playing experience.

A separate outdoor area has been turned into a bright, friendly, space with multiple activities and experiences, including a sensory garden, a maze, a sunken trampoline, a softfall area, picnic area, playhouse and gym.

Bunning’s community program provided many of the resources and much of the labour, with additional support from community volunteers and local companies such as Coolaroo, and an additional generous cash donation

from a grandparent. Mainstream senior students also use the area as role buddies for the students with disabilities. Email, 28 May 2014 Sven Wright, NSW Education and Communities

Mixed results in PSAA knockout

oint Clare Public School boys and girls football teams travelled to Chertsey Primary School on Monday, May 26, to play in the first round of the PSSA Knockout competition.

The girl’s team played first in a close, competitive match. They led for the majority of the game but Chertsey scored two late goals to win the match 4-3. “The girls should be congratulated for their performance and great sportsmanship,” said

football convenors Mitchell McNeill and Kylie McGavin. The boys were up next and started the match strongly. They were able to control the ball and work as a team to dominate possession. Chertsey fought hard in the second half and tested Point Clare’s resolve but

Point Clare were able to stay in front and finish the match 6-2 ahead. The boys will now play the winner of the match between Gosford Public School and Kariong Public School in round two. Newsletter, 27 May 2014 David Harris, Point Clare Public School

Coast Community News - June 11, 2014 - Page 17

Out & About

The 5 Lands Walk is a great day out

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he 5 Lands Walk, an event that is becoming one of the biggest tourism events of the year on the Central Coast, will be held on Saturday, June 21.

The walk traverses five different beaches, from MacMasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca Beach, North Avoca to Terrigal. Over 13,000 people participated in the 10km walk last year and the festival events at each of the five lands along the way, where Aboriginal lore and culture, art, music, food, five ethnic cultures, dance and nature talks are showcased to help people understand this land and its people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a race, but a chance to browse through the lands and sample the offerings at your own pace. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a free shuttle bus service if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to walk the whole way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gift from our community,â&#x20AC;? said president of the organising committee of volunteers Con Ryan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To learn about this amazing land you really should be part of the 5 Lands walk in 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since its inception in 2006, the 5 Lands Walk has steadily attracted more

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See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Wednesday June 11

Sunday June 15

Mental health carers information session, Central Coast Leagues Club, 5:30pm-8:30pm, free Chaika, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, 7:30pm

Photography Basics: Learning to See 1, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am-12:30pm Art Studios Cooperative open studios weekend, 391 Mann St, North Gosford, 10am-4pm

Friday June 13

Monday June 16

Thursday June 12

Central Coast Elvis Festival, Kincumber Hotel Summerland Kings, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm

Sunday June 22 Central Coast Elvis Festival, Kincumber Hotel Avoca Beach Markets, Heazlett Park Foreshore, Avoca, 9am-2pm

Monday Meanderers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A special walk to Box Head, Bouddi National Park, 10:30am-3:30pm

Tuesday July 8

Saturday June 14

Wednesday June 18

Jenny Talia, Davistown RSL Club, 8pm Australian Plants Society meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 2pm Art Studios Cooperative open studios weekend, 391 Mann St, North Gosford, 10am-4pm Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association bush dance, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm-11:30pm

Art Studios Cooperative Figuratively Speaking, 391 Mann St, North Gosford, 11pm-4pm

Friday June 20

Sunday June 29

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

Photography Basics: Learning to See 2, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am-12:30pm

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

Tuesday July 1

Saturday July 26

Saturday June 21 5 Lands Walk, 7:30am5pm, MacMasters Beach to Terrigal

Saturday June 28

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

Monday July 7

Staples Lookout to Girrakool, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am2:30pm Free Refugee Week Breakfast, Narara Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-1pm

M u l t i c u l t u r a l Cooking Class, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Thai Cooking Class, Narara Community Centre, 11am-1pm

A Brief, but True, History of Time + Going Where the Evidence Leads, Impact Church, Erina, 7pm

Media release, 6 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP Media release, 6 Jun 2014 David Fellows, 5 Lands Walk Marketing Committee

Fillet Burger, Reg. Chips, Reg. Potato & Gravy & Reg. Pepsi Max

Recycled Chic Market, Erina, 10am-1pm

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

Tuesday June 17

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to the work of many volunteers, the 5 Lands Walk is a great day out in some of the most pristine locations in our region, including our beautiful beaches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done the Walk several times, and have a few stunning memories. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year I recall watching a whale breach the surface of the water just near MacMasters Beach; it was a breathtaking sight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also an important festival that allows us as a community to meet new people, catch up with neighbours, and experience different cultures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real sense of connection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations to the 5 Lands Walk organisers and everyone who makes this event a unique part of the Central Coast calendar,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Wicks.

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Sunday July 6

Foreday Riders, Lizottes Kincumber, 7pm Moving Stills, BluesAngels and StormCellar at Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7pm Cavalcade of Creative Craft Exhibition opening, Studio Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery, 3pm-7pm

Monday June 23

interest, more participants and more community support to make it the major event it is today, while retaining its roots in the cultures of the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year, the support from our sponsors enables us to work hard to improve the program, staging and the cultural experience, while we work with Gosford Council to ensure the pathway and lookouts are upgraded too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All this effort by our sponsors, volunteers and council means walkers can enjoy a great event without cost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And nature co-operates too; every year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had plenty of humpback whale sightings to complete the experience. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the Walk brings people together and showcases the local community and the various cultures that we enjoy on the Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It brings together the best of what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all about,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Wicks.

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Tuesday July 15

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Historical Society installation. • Coach tours • School educational Kadam Sharawa Institute Inc 4326 1462 ABC - “The Friends” tours • Annual Street Stalls • Tibetan Buddhist Group Offering linda.sydell@hotmail.com Support group for Public Broadcaster. Courses in Buddhist Philosophy from Participation in History Heritage Week Aims. safeguard ABC’s Celebration Margaret Pearce Beginning to Advanced Level. All Matcham Garden Club independence, funding, & standards. welcome at Green Point Community Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits 4325 2270 Meetings through the year + social Centre - Meditation every Thursday with speakers and discussions afternoons Fellowship of First Fleeters 7-8pm relating to rare and unusual plants. Well-known guest speakers Central Coast For anyone 0467 558 672 New comers welcome - Every 2nd 4341 5170 interested in early history or early Thur 12noon to 2.30pm www.fabcnsw.org.au family histories. Don’t need to be a Koolewong, Point Clare & 4367 6292 First Fleeter. Tascott Progress Association Health Groups Central Coast Over 30s Social Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am Aims to provide resources for Group Inc 4323 1849 communication. Special guests, Alcoholics Anonymous We offer social contact, entertainment community involvement, heritage, If you want to drink, Music events & new friendships for people diversity, education, safety and small that’s your business. in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. business opportunities. Soundwaves If you want to stop, Our events range from; Live Music, Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd Men’s acapella 4 part harmony that’s our business. House Parties, Restaurant Nights, Thurs Bi Monthly. chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Meet every Sat - Progress Hall BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots 0411 266 325 Central Coast Leagues Club Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm more - For a FREE calendar call call Kieran - 0407 267 675 4323 3890 Community Centres 0428 461 188 or email cco30s@ khutton58@gmail.com live.com.au Gosford 50+ Leisure and jbthomson51@gmail.com Alcoholics Anonymous Learning Centre meet every Wed 1230pm Central Coast Pension & Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Sydney Welsh Choir Someone cares Welfare Officer Network Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor Cultural not for profit organisation Anglican Church This group of Volunteers, trained Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, performing at concerts and various 3 Mann St Gosford by DVA, to look after servicemen & Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, venues to promotoe the Welsh women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Cards, Variety Social, Womens culture with our singing, also Better Hearing Australia Club at 10:30am Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers performing for charity fund raising. Central Coast 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4324 4749 4369 3378 Hearing loss management 4322 1505 Support and educational group Political Party Gosford-Narara 7 groups across the coast Central Coast 50+ Singles Neighbourhood Centre Central Coast Greens Providing practical experience Social Group School Holiday activities, playgroup, Branch of Greens NSW, active and confidence Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s for multicultural programs, community regarding ecological sustainability, Learn the benefits to hearing aids dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising activities - Rooms for Hire Better hearing Australia Central Coast social and economic justice, peace each weekend. admin@gnnc.com.au and non-violence, grassroots 4321 0275 Our friendly group can be contacted 4329 4477 democracy and getting www.centralcoast. for our monthly programme elected 3rd Thur betterhearingaustralia.org.au North: 43532561 Kariong Neighbourhood Centre centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au South: 43445556 ‘A friendly, caring, Safe and centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Central Coast Prostate Cancer 50pssg@gmail.com Connected Community’ Support Group (Gosford) Probus Clubs We provide information about Meet last Friday Month Community Care Services local services - Counselling, early All Probus clubs have interesting Terrigal Uniting Church Central Coast childhood nurse, legal advice, guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal Memory lane - Doing things together computer classes, make new friends, fellowship. 9.30am to 12 noon Café room hire, equipment hire, intellectual stimulus, and social 4367 9600 For people with memory loss & their advertising, playgroups, friendship activities. www.pcfa.org.au carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee groups, morning with others experiencing Health and fitness groups, parenting Central Coast Prostate Cancer Probus Club of Avoca similar circumstances groups, cooking classes and zumba. 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Support Group (Wyong) 10am to 11.30am 4340 1724 Bowling Club Meet last Monday Month Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford www.probussouthpacific.org/ Toukley RSL Club 2nd Wednesday Kincumber microsites/avocabeach Homes Ave Toukley 4324 4244 Neighbourhood Centre 4382 3372 10.00am to 12 noon • Personal development 4356 9300 Gosford Politics • Community Garden Probus Club Nth Gosford www.pcfa.org.au in the Pub • Counselling 4th Tues Central Coast Leagues Club Come and solve the problems of the • Meditation 10am Dying with Dignity NSW, world over a friendly drink and a bite • Support and friendship Groups 4329 0766 Central Coast to eat. Guest speakers. • Music and Movement for under 5 Working to give those Public Speaking First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 • Yoga suffering unrelievedly from Mann St, Gosford • Rooms for hire Develop confidence by improving terminal or incurable illness 0438 363 108 4363 1044 your speaking skills. Meetings are the legal right to request & entertaining and educational. receive medical help to die I AM LOST Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Quarterly Meetings Deep Conversations & systematic Strait Islander Corporation Brisbane Waters Breakfast 4369 8053 exercises for understanding my self The Mingaletta community centre Toastmasters Club & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society provides its members and other 8:30am-10:30am Gambling Solutions Ancient and modern knowledge. community groups a meeting place 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Gambling help counsellors provide 0425 296 783 and referal hub for education, health, free, confidential, professional service Hive and Library Erina Shopping www.gurdjieff.org.au well-being and cultural programs Centre to gamblers, family and friends. through consultative services and 0459 240 183 Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Rotary Club of community programs. Gosford, The Entrance. Gosford North Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 4344 7992 A very active community minded Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 6 Sydney Ave Umina club with many projects focussed on 7.15-9.30pm 4342 7515 GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step assisting youth. If you are keen to Ourimbah RSL admin@mingaletta.com.au Mental Health Self Help Group support our great projects, 4362 7227 Helping thousands to recover from get involved with our fun club or mental health challenges for more Volunteering discuss joining, please contact Coastal Communicators than 55 years to find a GROW group Central Coast Graham Black Toastmasters Club near you call 1800 558 268 or visit Refer potential volunteers to 0410 509 071, Alternate Saturdays Avoca Beach www.grow.net.au community organisations and provide grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Hotel - Avoca Drive GROW Groups meet support to volunteers and community 10.00am. weekly all year round organisations. We also provide Rotary Club of 4341 6842 training to volunteers and managers Kariong/Somersby jancummings@y7mail.com Meals on Wheels of volunteers - Information Sessions International service club improves Delivered meals and flexible “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary lives of communities in Australia Gosford City Toastmasters food options for people with across the Central Coast and overseas. Fun-ﬁlled activities, 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling a functional disability 4329 7122 fellowship and friendship breakfasts. Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4382 9401 recruit@volcc.org.au Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang 4340 1929 Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am emcloon@bigpond.net.au Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Wyoming 4340 4529 12-step fellowship for those with Community Centre kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au eating disorders. Programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Special Interest No dues, fees, or weigh ins. Stone Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Seniors Computer CCLC Bridge Club Building. Anglican Church Community Markets, Out of School Club Central Coast Inc. Duplicate Bridge-partner not Mann St. Gosford, Hours Care, Play Group 4323 7483 Beginners class PC or Mac Mon or required for most sessions. www. Thursday 2:15pm manager@wyomingcc.org.au Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most cclcbridgeclub.asn.au www.oa.org Garden Clubs programs – see website. 10am – Central Coast Leagues Club 0412 756 446 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber Australasian Native Orchid & District Neighbourhood Centre. ParaQuad Society Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at Specialist healthcare products Cultivation and conservation of Aust Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon delivered to your door, for all your Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara 4369 2530 continence, wound care and Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd respiratory and nutrition requirements Narara - 8pm U3A Central Coast Professional Clinic 4340 5157 Mature age people are invited to Support available participate in a wide range of courses 1300 886 601 Erina Heights to broaden the mind and make new www.brightsky.com.au Garden Club friends An informal and friendly group, History Groups 0408 704 701 we enjoy visiting special gardens. www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Brisbane Water Garden owners talk on planning and

Community Groups

12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4323 3456 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

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 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

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

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 Kincumber View Club Dedicated to increasing the ceramics For ladies looking for a place to make knowlede, experience and skills of friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, members and the general public. bus trips, movie days and home Running classes, workshops, functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL demonstrations, exhibitions and social Club 11am events - Annual exhibitions in May 4390 2527 and December - Open Day in Sept info@ccpotters.org Soroptimist International 4324 5343 Brisbane Water Soroptimists speak for women and Friendship Force girls of all nations through awareness Central Coast advocacy and action by supporting A travel club with a difference! national and international programs See a country from the 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country inside and change the way Club, Dover Rd Wamberal you see the world. 4367 6331 Travel in small groups and stay with sibrisbanewater@siswp.org friends in 370 clubs around the world. We in turn host small groups from Terrigal View Club other clubs. Luncheon meeting followed by a Deidre 4388 9435 guest speaker 1st Wed, Also outings www.friendshipforcecentralcoast. and functions mthly. Breakers Club asn.au Dover Rd Wamberal 4365 1120 CCLC Indoor Bowls Ladies - Mon 10am WOWGIRLS Wave Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm of Wisdom Inc 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Contact John 43632360 connects women and local Or Bev 0403994313 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

Women’s Groups Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/ Cinema, fashion parades

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here,

see www.duckscrossing.org/publications.html for the forms or contact COAST Community News on 4325 7369

Coast Community News - June 11, 2014 - Page 19

Out & About

A special line-up for Brackets and Jam

Major Aboriginal artwork installation on Terrigal Dr arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council is working with Gosford Council, local Aboriginal artists and primary schools in the region on an artwork installation which will be displayed along Terrigal Dr.

In an effort to promote indigenous art and culture on the Central Coast, Darkinjung has partnered with Gosford Council to transform the hoardings which line the footpath at Terrigal into a visual exhibition of Aboriginal art and history. The aim for this project is to strengthen the connection between Aboriginal heritage and culture - through art within the Gosford City LGA. This initiative has involved both indigenous and non-indigenous people in the community. Twenty schools in the Gosford LGA have been involved in the project, with local artists visiting each

school to conduct a cultural session to educate students about Aboriginal culture, history and art. The artists worked alongside the students to design the artwork which will be installed on the hoardings. The culmination of this project will be a permanent outdoor artwork installation for the whole community to enjoy. Darkinjung CEO Mr Sean Gordon said: “This project is not only about the importance of education and the evolution of Aboriginal culture within the Gosford community, it is also about engaging the community in the work that

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Darkinjung does. “We received an overwhelming response from schools who wished to be involved in the project and the feedback from these schools following the cultural sessions has been wonderful. “This project has provided an amazing opportunity for our local Aboriginal artists to showcase their talent in what is going to be a stunning exhibition which will thrill young and old alike.” The installation of the artwork will take place to coincide with NAIDOC Week from July 6 to 13. Media release, 29 May 2014 Louise Duff, Brilliant Logic

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

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he next Brackets and Jam event will be held at Kincumba Mountain on Friday, June 13.

The evening will see performances from The Moving Stills, BluesAngels and Storm Cellar. The Moving stills are a three-piece alternative/indie rock band from the Central Coast consisting of Tom Mahler (guitar and vocals), Brad Guthmann (bass) and Brad Evans (drums). The band began playing covers but now enjoy writing and playing their own music. They are influenced by Boy and Bear, Sticky Fingers, Chet Faker, The Jungle Giants and The Black Keys. The group is currently experimenting with different genres such as reggae and rock trying to develop different sounds and rhythms. The second act, Multi-instrumentalist trio BluesAngels, formed in 2011 to bring original and authentic acoustic folk blues/jazz/roots to the Central Coast and beyond. From jug band to jazzinfused New Orleans shake, Chicago blues bellow to bluegrass bounce, plugged or unplugged, BluesAngels performs with a variety of instruments including guitars and gobirons, mandos and banjos, the big bull fiddle and a thimbleful of washboard whaling. Tom Flood is on vocals, 5-string banjo, harmonicas, acoustic guitar and washboard, Cec Bucello is on vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo mandolin,

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stompbox and kazoo while Frank Russell plays double bass and sings. This act will be followed by a drum jam and then by Stormcellar. Since 2007, Stormcellar have been pumping out album after album, with little regard for whether they should or not. Built on the bones of a straight forward, old fashioned rhythm and blues line up of bass, slide, guitar, drums and harp, Stormcellar should fit neatly into one category. Add a mandolin, a melodic singer with the range and power to travel from gospel to southern

fried rock, throw in the occasional fiddle, convict/ colonial bit of folk, complex adult oriented arrangements and lyrics that do more than just rhyme and you have an interesting beast indeed. Described as ‘The Rolling Stones fronted by James Taylor’ by Americana bible ‘No Depression’, Stormcellar are a powerhouse song writing band with a formidable live show. Email, 25 May 2014 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam

Gosford City Markets Irregular Markets Saturday June 14 The Health Connection Brentwood Village Kincumber 10am-2pm

Sunday June 15 Davistown RSL Markets Davistown RSL 9am-2pm

Saturday June 21 Computer Fair Terrigal Gosford City Basketball Stadium 10am-2.30pm

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

Saturday June 14 Central Coast Craft Sale Art Studios, Gosford Regional Gallery 9.30am4pm

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67 local heroes awarded on Day of Thanksgiving

Kincumber Festival on hold rganisers of Kincumber Festival have decided to put this year’s festival on hold after 11 years to examine all possibilities.

Kincumber Festival managers Colette Baron and Nicole Turner said: “While last year’s festival was a great success, we have decided we need to consult with the local community, local organisations and businesses to decide the level of support that the community are willing to contribute, and how it could all look into the future.” “As you would realise, an event of this scope takes a lot of our resources to execute, and to have it as a true community festival, there needs to be more community involvement in the organisation than what there was last year. “Our feedback from local community and businesses so far is that it has so much potential to enhance the profile of

the local community, but by stepping back and strategically working out the best and most efficient way to facilitate an event, we can ensure that we are creating something that benefits the whole community, if it is indeed what the community wants. “As you would appreciate, we have put in a lot of work over the past 17 months within our organisation working on a strategic plan and putting into place measures that take the organisation into the future direction with funding requirements, and that also maximise our reach within the community. “We need to ensure that we as an organisation remain as efficient as possible and continue to roll out programs and events

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that capture and engage as many facets of our community as possible. “We are very proud of our centre and all it has to offer, and need to ensure that whatever programs and events we roll out into the future continue to build on this model. “We have two other events planned for this year which are both partnerships. “The first is the Health Connection, in partnership with Brentwood Village, and the second is a Youth Festival in partnership with the Kincumber Youth Centre. “We will be looking for feedback from the local community through surveys and consultations and will put together a working party towards the end of the year made up of interested community members. “Consultation is an ongoing activity for any organisation, to ensure that the current needs and requirements of the community are met as our demographic constantly changes. “We would welcome feedback from any of our valued members.” Email, 31 May 2014 Colette Baron and Nicole Turner, Kincumber Festival

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he second annual National Day of Thanksgiving, Gosford, was held on May 31 in Kibble Park.

The event began with a free family fun day with something for everyone including free rides and kid’s activities, live entertainment and barbeque. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the unsung heroes in the community who have made a meaningful contribution to community through their work, through acts of service or acts of heroism and to recognise them with a local hero award. The theme of the day was ‘super heroes’ and word spread as far as Gotham City with even Batman making an appearance to congratulate award recipients. This year 67 local heroes were awarded from a diverse range of backgrounds and ages including NSW police personnel, fire fighters, bus drivers, youth and community service workers and general members of the community. The local heroes were presented with a Certificate of Honour with an array of local dignitaries attending the presentation to encourage, support and give their thanks to award recipients. The event was hosted by Liberty Family Church with the support of Gosford Council. Liberty Family Church Senior Pastor Ps Kim Jones said: “Honour is the key to City transformation.” “It is important that we acknowledge our heroes and honour them for what they do. “It is encouraging to see this event so embraced by

the community. “With double the nominations and double the attendance this year, we are really looking forward to growing this celebration

further in 2015.” Media release, 2 Jun 2014 Deborah Warwick, National Day of Thanksgiving

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New logo unveiled at fan forum entral Coast Mariners held its first Fan Forum of the year at Gosford’s Central Coast Leagues Club on the night of Monday, June 2, and at the end of the event unveiled a new look logo for season 10 of the Hyundai A-League.

The crest, designed by foundation supporter Tyson Peisley, was met with strong approval from over 250 fans at the event and others following the Club via its social media channels. Fusing original Mariners’ themes with fresh ideas to demonstrate the Club’s decade of excellence, the logo will feature on team apparel and Club merchandise throughout Hyundai A-League season 2014/15. The passionate Peisley, who is a member of the Club’s active supporter group the Yellow Army, said he was proud to have designed the logo set to become a significant part of Mariners’ history. “I’m very, very proud,” Peisley said. “When the Mariners first started, it’s not something that I imagined 10 years ahead. “So it’s quite good to get the opportunity and fuse my passion for design with my passion for football.

“It had to relate to the Mariners’ original logo to be relevant otherwise it would just have been a 10. “Using the wave from the circle from the original logo was quite simple. “Hopefully they [other fans] love it and embrace it. “It was a fan that designed it so hopefully they’ll feel some ownership with it, as well as with the Club,” he said. Peisley added that the

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Mariners have been an important part of his life over the past decade. “Basically it’s been my whole life since leaving school, which is when the Mariners started,” he said. “The 10 years of the Mariners has made me enjoy football a lot more, it’s made me understand it a lot more, it’s made me a better player, and it’s made me a lot of friends as well. “I think when it [the Club] first started, there was probably a lot of doubters that it would last, and here we are 10 years on and we are probably one of the most successful Clubs around,” he said. And how does Peisley think he’ll feel should a Mariner score at Central Coast Stadium next season then taps or kisses his design? “That’s a good thought, it’s pretty cool,” he said. “I don’t know if I’ll be thinking about the logo too much when we score a goal though – I’ll probably be too busy going crazy!” Media release, 4 Jun 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

Men’s Premier League matches went ahead despite some grounds closed

Wyoming versus Ourimbah Photo: Alistair Kennedy

ound nine of the 2014 Central Coast Men’s Premier League competition was held on Sunday, June 8.

For the third time in their last four matches, Wyoming conceded the first goal in a match, this time against Ourimbah at Pluim Park 3 but, as in each of the other three, have bounced back to record wins. It took two minutes for Ourimbah’s Daniel Edwards to stun his former teammates with a headed goal, however, the superior football of the defending premiers eventually told against a young and enthusiastic Ourimbah outfit with goals to Marc Falzon, Keelan Austen and Andy Klijn giving the Tigers a comfortable 3-1 win. Gosford City was another team to lose their home ground advantage with Gavenlock Oval closed for the weekend and their match switched to EDSACC North. Once again the Gosford

City Dragons put in a gutsy effort, scoring first through Ryan Hoare and being level at 2-2 late in the second half. However, as has been the case throughout the season, conceding late goals once again proved Gosford’s downfall with two in the last 10 minutes seeing Killarney run out 4-2 winners. Eddie Davilla scored Gosford’s second goal while Jared Reed, Nathan Byrn, Ryan Moore and Blake Silvers were all on target for the Killarney Vale Terriers. It was Killarney’s sixth straight win and sets the scene for a good clash with Wyoming next Sunday at Alan Davidson Park. East Gosford have bounced back to form with an impressive 5-1 over Kincumber at Pluim Park 2 (moved from Hylton Moore Park).

After a promising preseason that saw them reach the final of the Central Coast Cup, the Rams had just one premiership win going into this match and desperately needed all three points to stay in contact with the top four. A crucial goal in the last minute of the first half to Rob Walton followed by two more within the first six minutes of the second term to Scott Marriott and Michael Simmonds effectively settled the match. Kincumber did hit back through Nathan Ward in the 60th minute but two late goals to Walton, one from the penalty spot, wrapped up the win. Media release, 8 Jun 2014 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

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Pennant Finals showcase lawn bowls at its best crowd of over 1,000 vocal spectators took in the excitement and drama of the Bowls Central Coast Pennant finals played across seven grades at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club on Saturday, May 31, with a strong presence from teams representing Gosford LGA.

In Grade 1 Ettalong Memorial started outright favourites but they didn’t have it all their own way against a highly competitive Avoca Beach who, with just five ends remaining, looked as if they could cause the upset of the series. But Ettalong steadied over the closing ends to secure telling rink wins by Aron Sherriff (20-14) and Lee Trethowan (22-14) with John Roberts recording an 18 all draw against Tony Shoebridge for a conclusive 60-46 victory and the club’s second consecutive No 1 Pennant flag. Ettalong went through the season undefeated with Aron Sherriff’s rink winning all its games. Grade 2 was an intense struggle between Wyong and Gosford City with only a few shots separating both sides on the master scoreboard throughout the game. Although Gosford City recorded strong rink wins by Guy Robins (22-14) and George Clark (20-17) it

wasn’t enough to offset a match winning margin by Wyong’s Bill King (27-13) over Selvarajan. The final result on the master scoreboard was 5855 win to Wyong. Grade 3 was expected

to be a tight tussle between Breakers and Munmorah United with both sides recording a win against each other in the sectional rounds, but Breakers jumped out of the blocks to lead all the way for a 69-40

clean sweep across all rinks. Bob Rowe (26-12) and David Brien (26-13) had convincing wins while Wayne Hensley topped off a strong team performance with a (17-15) win over Daryl Walton. Grade 4 produced the closest contest of the afternoon between Davistown RSL and Halekulani which was a nail

biter right down to the last bowl. Davistown’s David Taylor (19-15) and Dick Love (2111) offset Laurie Barrett’s struggle (12-25) to record a one shot victory (52-51) on the master score board. Davistown trailed going into the last end and looked in trouble until veteran skip Dick Love played a match winner to snare victory.

Grade 5 was a round robin final between Woy Woy and The Entrance, with Diggers maintaining their unbeaten record with a convincing two rink to one over Woy Woy. Brendan Poidevin (29-12) and Les Morrison (19-16) offset Neil Dell’s loss (22-27) to Woy Woy’s Ken Young for a convincing (70-55) victory. Grade 6 saw Bateau Bay record wins on all three rinks with Ray Peck (18-16), Tony Hegyi (23-13) and Ken Studdert (23-18) combining to record a strong (6447) victory over the highly fancied Ettalong side. Grade 7 was a tight contest with Halekulani (2’s) gaining the upper hand over Everglades with good wins by Paul McDonnell (25-17) and John Rayner (30-21) offsetting Gary Graham’s loss to Tom Cain (15-22) to gain outright honours (7060). The respective winners will now progress to the State Pennant Final Series to be played from August 9 to 11. Media release, 2 Jun 2014 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

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Gosford to meet Mixed results for Ourimbah in Union Gosford Kariong Storm match of the round

Storm prop Max Russell on a hair raising charge for the Gosford Kariong Open Grade Photos: Andrew Stark

he Gosford Kariong U16s rugby league team maintained their undefeated record with a hard fought 26-10 win over the Budgewoi Buff Point Bulldogs at Halekulani Oval.

It was the Gosford Kariong Storm’s sixth win of the season and followed on from their 22 all draw against the second placed Bears of St Edwards in the previous round; a game that ebbed and flowed to the last play. The Storm’s U13s have opened up a four point lead at the top of their competition ladder despite having suffered the misfortune to lose popular playmaker Ben Oliver to a fractured arm. Ben’s off field accident forced Coach Nathan Linsley to slightly tinker with his successful Storm line up for their follow-up fixture at Narara; his charges notching an abridged 6-0 win over

Kincumber in a game that concluded mid-way through the opening half. The result has subsequently become the subject of an official protest lodged by the Colts, who reasonably claim that as less than half of the game was actually completed, then the two competition points should be shared. Sadly the contest was cut short when Colt’s forward Mickey Stapleton fell awkwardly in a tackle and like Ben Oliver before him, also suffered a broken limb; on this occasion it was the tibia and the fibula that were fractured as well as a dislocation of the ankle. Up until his injury, Mickey had been playing strongly in

what was his 97th game for the Kincumber club. In the Senior Division, a miserable first day of winter was had by the battling Gosford Kariong Open Grade team who ran into a committed squad of Entrance Tigers. The Storm fell 60-0 to the seventh placed Tigers, conceding eleven tries at Bateau Bay’s EDSAAC Oval. Congratulations go out to Storm players Hayden Green and Josh Pine on their selection in a talented Central Coast Centurions U15s Development Squad. Media release, 6 Jun 2014 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

he Central Coast Rugby Union season restarts this Saturday, June 15, after the June long weekend break.

There are several interesting clashes, but the Match of the Round this Saturday sees Ourimbah take on Gosford at Ourimbah Rugby Park. “This game should be a good one with both teams having good wins in recent weeks,” said Central Coast Rugby Union president Larry Thomson. “Ourimbah will go into the match as slight favourites because they are at home and also because of their great effort in their last outing when they defeated Terrigal in what was an excellent performance. “Ourimbah, in that match, showed they have good strengths right across the paddock and their forward pack is proving to be one of the more dominant on the Coast. “Gosford will need to match Ourimbah in the forwards if they are going to win this one. “Gosford were most effective in their last match when they easily accounted for The Entrance but this is a step up in pace and commitment. “Gosford this year have had a mixture of youth and experience. “There are the players who have been around for quite a while, such as Luke Hennig, Dave Von Kotze, Tim Hill and Steve Lauti but they also have this year several players who are getting their first try out in the top grade. “It is these younger players who will have to rise to the occasion on Saturday. “These two teams always

enjoy defeating each other and the match will not be for the faint hearted. “Both coaches, Stuart Formston at Gosford and David Witt for Ourimbah, will have their troops primed for the big game. “It will be intense in the forward struggle, but the way these two teams play the game therefore should result in plenty of action out wide. “Gosford will also be challenging for the Challenge Shield which Ourimbah took off Terrigal as a result of their last win. “It should be a great afternoon of rugby at Ourimbah,” said Thomson. Northlakes are at home to Terrigal at Slade Park which could also prove to be an interesting clash. “In an unusual situation Northlakes are coming off a win while Terrigal are coming off a loss,’ said Thomson. “Northlakes are also at home on Saturday and they always perform much better at Budgewoi. “All these factors lead to an interesting game of rugby. “Northlakes have had a great return to the top grade this year and they want to continue that improvement this Saturday. “Terrigal on the other hand will be most keen to get back quickly into the winner’s circle especially after two successive losses. “This game could be much tighter than many expect but most would expect Terrigal to get the win because of their experience and their player depth.

“Avoca Beach travel to Joseph Banks Oval to play The Entrance this Saturday. “Avoca Beach have taken all before them this year and that form should ensure another win. “Avoca Beach have been playing exceptional rugby and have won everything this year. “The Entrance have had some very good performances but their last outing was not the best. “However they are at home this Saturday and they do perform much better there. “They will be hoping that they can cause the visitors some issues and make a real tussle of this match. “Avoca Beach will be very strong favourites to win but The Entrance are always that little bit tougher at Bateau Bay. “Woy Woy play host to Kariong at Woy Woy Oval and will go into the clash as very firm favourites. “Woy Woy have not had a game for several weeks because of a bye and the long weekend so they should be fresh and ready to go. “Kariong are yet to get a win this year and are finding things very tough at present. “They will give it their all on Saturday but they are meeting a team who are getting better and better with every outing,” said Thomson. Media release, 10 Jun 2014 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Schoﬁeld and Tame to lifesave for Australia

wo Central Coast based lifesavers have been selected as part of the Australian Lifesaving team to contest the World Lifesaving Championships in France between September 13 and 26.

Tim Schofield, from Terrigal SLSC and The Hills SLSC, and Lachlan Tame from Avoca Beach SLSC are two of the 12 competitors to make up the team which will represent Australia at Montpellier, France. Every two years the International Life Saving Federation organises the World Lifesaving Storm Under 13s five eight Ben Oliver who recently broke his arm in an off field accident

Championships. The World Lifesaving Championships include the following competitions: National Teams World Lifesaving Championships; Interclub Teams World Lifesaving Championships; Masters World Lifesaving Championships; and optional Open Events World Lifesaving Championships

including Surfboats and Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB) World Lifesaving Championships. The World Lifesaving Championships involve between 2,500 and 5,000 competitors and officials and last some 14 days. Media release, 2 May 2014 Royal Lifesaving Society – Australia