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5 Lands Walk exceeds all expectations

Walkers enroute from MacMasters Beach and (inset) Swimsuit sculpture by Avoca artist Wilhelmina Vilar

ver 17,000 locals and visitors participated in the 5 Lands Walk held on Saturday, June 21.

The 5 Lands Walk, a scenic 10km walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, saw a passing parade of whales and a busy art and entertainment programme. Participants came from across the Coast, the State and as far as Canada to be part of this special community event. Many stayed overnight to enjoy Sunday’s Taste of Avoca Festival and the Copacabana Festival. High on the list of positive participant comments included the ease of participation, the diverse programme of

entertainment and cultural performances, the quality of the art exhibition and beach installations, the educational nature of the workshops and discussions, the ‘Welcome to Country’ and Smoking Ceremonies, the carrying of the Message Stick, the sightings of whales, and the ready availability of assistance from the enthusiastic volunteers. “Stunning Winter Solstice weather, migrating whales, greater out of area participation and fabulous community involvement and support all combined to ensure 5 LandsWalk 2014 was the greatest yet,” said

5 Lands Walk Committee president Con Ryan. “Participation numbers were in excess of 17,000, far beyond last year’s tally of 13,000 and included a stunning 80% increase in out of area registrants. “Importantly the numbers of volunteers to assist with the diverse and complex logistics of the event were also up, making for a great day for all concerned. “My thanks go to the ethnic and local communities, arts and school groups, all of whom gave freely of their time to help make this such a wonderful community event.

“So too, to the local, State and Federal Governments, sponsors, media colleagues and organising committee members, whose support for the event has been amazing and whose ongoing commitment to this amazing event makes it possible.” Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks spoke in Parliament on Monday, June 23, and praised the event. “The 5 Lands is about a celebration of all it means to be Australian, and along each of the 5 Lands, people were treated to a wonderful cultural mix of Indigenous dance, and Greek, Chinese, African, Irish and Latino festivities,” said Ms Wicks. “There’s a real sense of connection cultivated by this annual walk, which is all

about connecting people to people and people to place. “I’ve done the Walk several times, and I’ve got many fond memories, memories that will last a lifetime. “This year, the Opening Ceremony at MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club was again disrupted as we turned mid-speeches to watch a whale breach the surface of the water. “It was a breathtaking sight. “The 5 Lands Walk is rightly becoming one of the biggest tourism events of the year on the Central Coast. “One of reasons the 5 Lands Walk is so successful is because it is run by a dedicated and passionate

team of volunteers and today I rise to honour and thank them for their commitment and vision, especially Executive Committee members including President Con Ryan, Tony Powell, Pauline Wright and Lindsay Cunningham, as well as the many sponsors, surf clubs and around 500 volunteers that have made the 5 Lands Walk such a unique and memorable event on the Central Coast calendar,” said Ms Wicks. Media release, 24 Jun 2014 David Fellows, 5 Lands Walk Media release, 23 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak, director of community growth Ms Judy Jaeger, general manager Mr Paul Anderson, director of governance and planning Ms Danielle Dickson and executive manager of performance and strategy Ms Janine McKenzie

services. 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. 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 and management, and the operation of water, sewerage, road and waste assets. The new executive manager of performance and strategy Ms Janine McKenzie, who will report directly to the CEO, joined Council on 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. Media release, 30 May 2014 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

Honour awarded to Killcare resident Killcare resident Mr Philip Donnelly has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to the indigenous community through sporting and charitable events. Mr Donnelly has been the board secretary for the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy since 2005. He has been the president of the Bouddi Society since 2004 and established the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts. The Society is a cultural group that organises events and

publications to raise money for local charities and to provide the opportunity for the community to join together for artistic, musical and other cultural occasions. In his career, Mr Donnelly has been the deputy secretary of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and the Queensland director for Federal Department of Aboriginal Affairs, after having been NSW manager for the department. “I have worked alongside aboriginal people for many years in addressing areas of disadvantage and inequality within Australian

society that have particularly affected young Aboriginal people,” said Mr Donnelly. “But I have realized that all young Australians, aboriginal and non-aboriginal, must be given hope and the opportunity to develop their innate potential. “We should all do what we can to support them in this,” said Mr Donnelly. When Mr Donnelly was notiﬁed of his receipt of the award he said he was “proud and pleased”. “But although it seems trite to say that I also felt humbled, it is in fact the case, because you think

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The appointments complete a clean sweep of senior management positions since the retirement of the Council’s previous general manager Mr Peter Wilson in 2012. The three new directors are director of governance and planning Ms Danielle Dickson, director of community growth Ms Judy Jaeger and director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak. “Earlier this year we agreed on a new organisational structure that is designed to help create a long-term sustainable future for council,” Council CEO Mr Paul Anderson said. “This included a major recruitment drive to make sure we have the very best senior executives setting the direction for our region and driving change throughout our organisation. “Danielle, Judy and Stan bring with them years of best practice and knowledge from other councils and organisations, and I’m conﬁdent they will provide a signiﬁcant boost for this council and the community. “I’ve already tasked all three new directors with helping us bring in a new era of internal and external service delivery

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of all those other people whom you have worked with, and who are just as if not more deserving of recognition, but who have put you forward for this award. “I was particularly pleased that I was nominated for the award by aboriginal people, a gesture typical of their great generosity of spirit,” said Mr Donnelly. Kaitlin Watts, 5 Jun 2014 Interviewee: Philip Donnelly Media release, 3 Jun 2014 Susan Fischer, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat

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he Land and Environment Court has found that the Wallarah 2 coal mine development application is “defective”, a decision that the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council considers a victory for land rights.

D a r k i n j u n g challenged the $800 million project for a controversial new underground coal mine on the basis that the mining company had failed to secure consent from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC). Under the d e v e l o p m e n t application submitted for Wallarah 2 by the Wyong Areas Coal Joint Venture, controlled by Korean company KORES, lands owned by Darkinjung were to be taken over for a rail link. The court case was heard on April 17 and, on Thursday, June 12, Justice Malcolm Craig released his judgment, finding in favour of Darkinjung. The judgment said: “The defect is of such significance that any determination of it without the defect being cured, that is by the provision of a consent by the State Land Council, would result in a decision that is invalid.”

Walkers enroute from MacMasters Beach and (inset) Swimsuit sculpture by Avoca artist Wilhelmina Vilar

ver 17,000 locals and visitors participated in the 5 Lands Walk held on Saturday, June 21.

D a r k i n j u n g has welcomed its courtroom victory as “a breakthrough for land rights in NSW”, because it upholds its argument that the development application was defective without consent from NSWALC. Land council chairman Josh Toomey and CEO Sean Gordon said in a joint statement that: “It is gratifying that the NSW Government, through the Minister for Planning, has already indicated that it will accept the judge’s decision on this matter and that we don’t have to seek an injunction to stop approval of the development. “Our case was that the development would effectively annex valuable Darkinjung land acquired under the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act for the mine’s rail link, and that this would be invalid without written consent from NSWALC. “That’s exactly what the court found,

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and it means that any approval for the defective application as it currently stands – with consent having been refused by NSWALC in March – would be invalid under law. “This is a breakthrough for land rights in NSW and demonstrates that Aboriginal ownership cannot be treated lightly

or taken for granted by private developers or the government. “We warned repeatedly that failure to gain consent would be a problem and we were ignored.” The Wallarah 2 application has been under consideration by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC), which held public

hearings in April, and which released a report recommending approval of the mine only subject to numerous strict conditions. Mr Gordon appeared at the PAC hearings and argued that the Wallarah 2 application should not be approved pending a decision in the Land and Environment Court.

Following the court decision, however, Darkinjung understands that any planning approval would be invalid unless the defect confirmed by Justice Craig is remedied by NSWALC providing its written consent. Media release, 13 Jun 2014 Jodi Shannon, Darkinjung LALC

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Community against Coal Seam Gas mining ore than 300 residents of the Mountain Districts packed into Kulnura Community Hall on Thursday, June 19, to learn how they can defend their land against Coal Seam Gas mining.

The Coal Seam Gas subcommittee of the Mountain Districts Association had organised the meeting as the next stage in a campaign to declare the entire district Gasfield Free. Attendees of the meeting voiced a unanimous “yes” by a show of hands when asked, “Do you wish your community to remain gasfield free?” Almost the entire Mountain community is covered within AGL’s Petroleum Exploration License #2 (PEL2), which also extends south west to include Camden where the gas company currently has over 40 active gas wells. Gas mining in the local area is specifically referenced in the NSW Governments 2013 Planning Department’s Discussion Paper for the Lower Hunter.

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This document states: “…it is possible that coal seam gas production could commence within the next two years (in Wollombi, Grumps Retreat, Bucketty and Peats Ridge)”. Lock The Gate Alliance regional co-ordinator Mr Steve Phillips, campaign organisers John Edye and Simon Perry, local resident Reg Bennett and columnist and local landholder Peter FitzSimons all addressed the

community meeting. Mr Bennett, one of the founders of the fruit orchard industry on the Mountain said: “Coal Seam Gas mining threatens the aquifer the farming districts of the Mountain rely upon.” The subcommittee plans to individually survey every resident of the district over the coming months in order to accurately measure community feeling towards the issue.

An initial survey of Ironbark Rd in Central Mangrove found that over 96% of residents wished their area to remain gasfield free. Respondents voiced concerns with the potential reduction in the height and contamination of the aquifer, lowered land values, and the disruption caused by the heavy machinery associated with gas drilling and mining. During the community

meeting, Ironbark Rd resident Glynnis Golsby was presented with a Gasfield Free declaration sign on behalf of the surveyed residents. The sign will be erected on private land in a highly visible location. Convener of the anti-CSG community group Mr John Edye said the Ironbark Rd survey is “the first step in our community working together to protect our farms, water

supplies and homes from coal seam gas mining”. “The nearly unanimous call from Ironbark Rd residents to remain gas field free is likely to be repeated from every house we visit.” Nearly 80 residents volunteered on Thursday night to conduct the community survey. Meeting convener Simon Perry said: “The packed hall, the unanimous show of hands against coal seam gas, and the number of survey volunteers, demonstrate the passion this community feels about this issue.” A training session for the volunteers will be held during the evening on Thursday, June 26, again at Kulnura Hall. Mr Perry and Mr Edye plan to meet with other local community groups in the coming weeks to encourage similar community surveys to be performed in the McDonald and Wollombi valleys. Media release, 22 Jun 2014 Simon Perry, Coal Seam Gas subcommittee of the Mountain Districts Association

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Federal and local governments working together yong and G o s f o r d C o u n c i l representatives held meetings in Canberra throughout the week of Monday, June 16, with Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communication Paul Fletcher and with representatives for the Treasurer Joe Hockey and Minister for Infrastructure Warren Truss.

Wyong Shire mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the meetings had left the two councils feeling positive about the future of the region. “So far our meetings have been really positive,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “I think we’ve all come away with actions to progress some of the pressing issues facing the Central Coast. “Minister Pyne was genuinely interested in our plans for improving education on the Central Coast and renewed his commitment to election promises on education and agreed to provide technical support to both councils to assist in our University proposals. “The Minister also provided some welcome

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks, Gosford Council Cr Craig Doyle, Gosford Council CEO Paul Anderson, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development The Hon. Jamie Briggs, Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara, Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton, and Wyong Council manager community partnerships and planning Julie Vaughan

advice on these projects to ensure we get the best out of our proposals.” Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said the meeting with Paul Fletcher had provided the councils with options to progress solutions to the Central Coast’s mobile phone black spots and the need for better broadband services. “We’ll pull together an analysis of mobile coverage

across our local government areas so that the councils can submit a regional coverage map highlighting the black spots on the Central Coast,” he said. “Along with Wyong, we will investigate what Councilowned infrastructure can be used, particularly in those rural areas that suffer the most, to deliver mobile and internet services. “This is a great example

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of how Federal and local government can work together to deliver better services for the Coast.” The councils have also gained good support from the National General Assembly of Local Government, with two of Wyong Shire Council’s items supported. This will see the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) call

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The Councils are continuing to use the visit as an opportunity to meet with relevant Ministers and government representatives to seek support for a range of specific economic development initiatives. Wyong mayor Cr Eaton and Gosford Cr Jeff Strickson met with Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss’ Chief of Staff on Wednesday, June 18, to discuss plans for a Central Coast Regional Airport. “The Central Coast is the ninth largest region in Australia but the only one not to have a regional airport to support the local population and economy,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “The Federal Government’s support is essential to getting it built and operational by 2020 and today we got a strong message that this will occur, which is fantastic.” Wyong Council will now formally write to the Minister to start the process requesting assistance. The Councils would like to thank the local Federal members Karen McNamara (Dobell) and Lucy Wicks (Robertson) for organising these essential meetings which also included a meeting with Assistant Minister for Infrastructure Jamie Briggs. Media release, 19 Jun 2014 Gosford and Wyong Councils media

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“When we came to office in 2011 – NSW lagged on all economic fronts,” Mr Holstein said. “We were lagging on employment growth, productivity, housing approvals and business confidence. “In three short years, we have seen NSW rise again to become the powerhouse of the nation – we are growing at three times the rate of Queensland and Victoria, housing approvals are at their highest levels in over a decade and the unemployment rate is the second lowest in the nation.” Mr Holstein said the 2014-15 Budget includes funding for the following projects: $119 million

he 2014-15 Budget delivers on the NSW Liberal and National Gover nment’s commitment to boost infrastructure and services with significant investment in transport, health and roads, according to Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

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towards roads on the Central Coast, $24 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway intersection with Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd at West Gosford; $12 million for the Bulls Hill/Rawson Rd underpass railway replacement; $4.8 million for the intersection

improvements at Central Coast Highway and Frederick St, East Gosford; and $1.49 million for the upgrade of Wisemans Ferry Rd. He said the budget also includes funding for a multimillion upgrade to Point Clare Public School; $24 million is being spent on rail

maintenance on the Central Coast to improve safety and reliability on the rail network, including replacing sleepers, renewing bridges and modernising overhead wiring; $2.7 million to begin construction on the Gosford Hospital redevelopment; over $6 million has been allocated for capital in this

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year’s Budget to expand and improve accommodation for people with disability on the Central Coast, including: $1 million for construction of a 10 bedroom colocated home in Woy Woy; $500,000 for completion of a new co-located group home in Woy Woy; $1 million for construction of a

five bedroom group home in Umina Beach; and $1 million for construction of a new co-located group home in North Gosford. “The NSW Liberal and National Government is also supporting businesses to grow with a further reduction to WorkCover premiums, with employers to benefit from an average premium rate reduction of five per cent,” Mr Holstein said. “This is on top of the average 12.5% rate reductions delivered in 2013. “We’re also providing $100,000 in additional funding for Gosford through the Community Building Partnership program. “This will allow more community groups and councils to receive funding that will provide positive social, recreational and environmental outcomes in the local community. Mr Holstein said he was proud to be part of a government that is building for the future and places the needs of the community first. Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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New ﬁre station at Terrigal ire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins officially opened the doors of a new $1 million fire station at Terrigal on Wednesday, June 11.

Commissioner Mullins said the old fire station was bulldozed almost nine months ago to make way for a modern, better equipped station. “It was my great pleasure to be at Terrigal today to celebrate this million dollar investment in firefighting resources,” Commissioner Mullins said. “The new station will provide a bigger and better base for the 16 firefighters who protect Terrigal and surrounding communities from fires, accidents, chemical spills and other emergencies.” Commissioner Mullins said the new, purposebuilt fire station included a twin engine bay, separate facilities for male and female

firefighters, a large training room with kitchen facilities, an operations room and an office. “The new station is an investment that reflects the growing responsibilities firefighters have in Terrigal and its surrounding suburbs,” Commissioner Mullins said. “The Central Coast is one of the most rapidly expanding population centres in NSW and the retained firefighters here protect major hotels and shopping centres, nursing homes, schools and homes,” he said. In the last financial year, Terrigal firefighters responded to more than 420 fires and other emergencies and completed almost

30 community safety and engagement activities. Mr Mullins said the first brigade was formed in Terrigal in 1947, and was housed at Fenwick’s Garage on the Esplanade, a property owned by the Captain, W Fenwick. “In those days a bell was rung to call in volunteers when there was a fire,” Mr Mullins said. “The bell was replaced by a siren in 1953, but firefighters saved it and the original station bell has been restored and mounted at the front of the new station,” he said. Media release, 11 Jun 2014 Fire and Rescue NSW

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Special levy rate income to go to consolidated revenue he Community Environment Network (CEN) has called on Gosford Council to go back to the community to consult on the future use of levy monies.

A motion was put to Gosford Council at the meeting of May 13 that “the income currently raised by each of the Financial Strategy special levies be incorporated in the Ordinary rate from the 2014/15 financial year onwards. This will result in special levies being made obsolete and subsequently removed from the annual rate notice.” Councillors agreed to the motion that will result in the community continuing to pay the levy amounts without any specific purposes identified for these funds. CEN chairman John Asquith said that: “council should consult with the community before making such a change”. “The special levies were created in 1997 in council’s rating structure to obtain the income for projects such as the Coastal Open Space System, Sportsground Masterplan, Regional Library, Environmental Levy, Erina Town Rate, Terrigal Town Rate, East Gosford Town Rate, Ettalong Town Rate, Umina Town Rate, Woy Woy Town Rate and

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Avoca Beach Town Rate.” At CEN’s Annual Forum held recently, members unanimously supported a motion expressing grave concern about the failure of councils to implement good environmental policy, restructuring to bring about the loss of environmental expertise and the failure of elected councillors to represent the people in holding councils to account. “CEN calls on council to ensure that the COSS levy and Environment levy continue for these specific purposes. “The Coastal Open Space System (COSS) is an iconic legacy that ensures that bushland on the ridgelines is protected for

future generations.” Mr Asquith concluded by saying that: “it is clear that council has a responsibility to represent the ratepayers’ interests, as this money was collected for specific purposes for the benefit of the environment of Gosford”. “It would be denial of natural justice if ratepayers were not given the opportunity to have a say on such a change in the use of their money.” CEN encourages ratepayers to write to councillors saying that they want levies for the environment kept. Media release, 23 Jun 2014 John Asquith, CEN

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Protest march date set he next March in Gosford event will be held on Saturday, July 12, from 12pm at Garnet Adcock Park, West Gosford.

“In just six months, Tony Abbott has managed to upset a large number of people, many of whom voted for his government,” said event coordinator Peter Deane. “That list includes the unemployed, pensioners, students, the working poor, the homeless, the aged, artists and entertainers, carers, climate scientists, any scientist at all, the sick, the Arabic community, environmentalists, females, the disabled, internet users, taxpayers, indigenous Australians, younger people, journalists, the terminally ill, trade unions, people who expect honesty from politicians and many more. “We invite you to march

with us if you feel you’re not happy with all the unfairness. “There will be some speakers arranged at the end of the march to let you know how they feel and you’ll probably agree. “This is a family event, so please keep your signs polite, but pointed,” he said. Mr Deane said the march wouldn’t take much longer than an hour and the route was 2km walking through to Gosford Waterfront, which has wheelchair access. There will be another March in Gosford scheduled for August. Media Release 23 June 2014 Peter Deane, March in Gosford

Lucy Wicks with her husband Chris at Terrigal Beach

urf Life Saving Australia has thanked Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks for acknowledging the work done by thousands of lifesavers right across the Central Coast community in Federal Parliament.

Ms Wicks spoke in the House of Representatives of the 15 clubs on the Central Coast, including eight in her electorate of Robertson, that form an army of red and yellow volunteers who in the past 75 years have helped to make Central Coast beaches amongst the safest in the world. Surf Life Saving Australia CEO Greg Nance thanked

Ms Wicks for her comments and also for her involvement with Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club. “We are honoured to have Ms Wicks and her husband, Mr Chris Wicks, involved in the movement, particularly for their work in completing the Bronze Medallion course recently,” Mr Nance said. Ms Wicks said that

joining a Surf Life Saving patrol was one of the hardest but also the most rewarding experiences she can remember. “The sense of teamwork and connection and desire to make a difference is something that really binds the Surf Life Saving volunteer community together,” Ms Wicks said. “Volunteers on Central

Coast beaches, and indeed in NSW and right around Australia, give of themselves tirelessly, week after week, month after month, year after year, with one aim in mind -- to keep our local residents safe and to keep our beaches safe, to keep the thousands of tourists who visit the Central Coast safe in the water over summer and on the weekends” Ms Wicks said. Media release, 20 Jun 2014 SLS Australia

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Bambara becoming a dumping ground

osford Council have been using the Bambara area at Kariong as a dumping ground.

Many of the Council staff I’ve dealt with over the years have been incredibly helpful and professional, but this blatant disrespect for the culturally and ecologically sensitive land at Bambara is beyond unacceptable. It’s shameful. Gosford Council should be pushing the State Liberal Member, Chris Holstein, to honour his pre State election promise to secure Bambara for National Park. Instead, I believe council’s actions have led others to dump weed infested garden waste and general rubbish in the area. I was embarrassed when recently taking an Aboriginal family who came all the way from Lightning Ridge on a tour of the famous Bambara area. When they arrived and

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looked around at all the rubbish including broken glass, weed infested piles of dirt, road base and metal barriers dumped by council, I found myself apologising on behalf of our community and for the actions of our local council. The metal barriers have since been removed by council after complaints

made by myself and a member of the Central Coast Greens, but this issue has been ongoing for too long and it has to stop. Weeds are starting to encroach on the new section of National Park that our community has fought so tirelessly to protect. There are noxious weeds threatening our endangered Sandstone Hanging Swamps that feed into Brisbane Water through Waterfall Bay. I call on all Gosford councillors and the State Member for Gosford, Chris Holstein, to protect this area as promised and to lead a much better example for our community to follow.

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mention of its location in the media release? Is it because it will be built on the old Gosford Primary School site? If this is the case, then it will be nothing more than the rape of the Gosford Waterfront.

Also, if it is an immediate boost for the local construction industry, does that mean that only local building contractors may submit tenders or will it go to a large conglomerate? One might also ask why is the taxation department employing people here when they are reducing their number of employees elsewhere? Email, 12 Jun 2014 Ronald O’Neill, Gosford

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have written to Gosford Council general manager Paul Anderson regarding Central Mangrove garbage tip (Bingo Mountain).

I invite everyone to request that: council stop all garbage being dumped on this site immediately; the members and owners of Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-branch be accepted as equal parties to any discussion that their requests on behalf of the community are fulfilled; and that the council accept responsibility for this disaster knowingly created by them and clean it up. Give us back our community space and safe drinking water. Gosford Council created this “Bingo Mountain” monster knowing that it is an uplifted fractured sandstone

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aquifer on a creek, that the soak will enter the Mountain’s groundwater and Central Coast water supply. The revenue collected will assist with removal of waste. Keep in mind that much of the waste went into unlined craters. Immediate action is needed. There have been professional and other

photos and eye witness reports over many years of what went in. Council and the Environment Protection Authority were notified repeatedly. This disaster was driven by dollars and should never have happened. It must be cleaned up now, for the sake of the Mountain’s natural areas watered by the aquifer, Central Coast water quality and the area donated to us by some generous forward thinking local. Letter 12 Jun 2014 Margaret Pontifex OAM, Mangrove Mountain

ABC programming is not representative fully agree with the opening assertion of Howard Campbell’s letter (Coast Community News, June 11).

The Central Coast is in fact a great place to live and I too am sick of the “whinging whining minorities”, including the Friends of the ABC, who should stop all their moaning about budget cuts and, to pinch your phrase, “Get a life”. Our mean spirited Federal Government is attempting to undermine Medicare and cut the welfare safety net for younger Australians, but apparently, that’s all ok with the Aunty huggers, just so long as funding is kept in place to allow Stephen Fry to read the 7 o’clock news direct from the Erina Fair fishbowl. As for the programming, should not the content of

our national broadcaster at least attempt to reflect ‘our’ nation? I ask you, what does the ABC offer Australians of say, Chinese or Slovakian heritage, who, just like the rest of us, pay their eight cents a day. My ex-pat British relatives are totally chuffed with all the BBC content on “our ABC”. It makes them feel at home every day and night of the week, but that doesn’t mean it’s fair or right for the

majority of Australians. The organisation needs to impart less of a financial burden on the public purse whilst also finding a smidgen of cultural balance. I suggest we merge the ABC with SBS, dilute the British content using a more global aspect, sell advertising in those dead slots between the programs and just kill off all that incessant “whinging” emanating the 7.30 report. By the way, I am an avid ABC watcher and listener. Email, 12 Jun 2014 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

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On the Beat

Drug syndicates across Alleged “coward punch” the Coast busted in Gosford

en men have been arrested and three firearms have been seized following investigations into drug supply on the Central Coast.

Strike Force Evenstar was established in November 2013 by officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command to investigate the ongoing supply of prohibited drugs across the Central Coast. Throughout the investigation, police identified a number of separate syndicates supplying cannabis, cocaine and methylamphetamine. Following a police operation on Wednesday, June 18, two men were arrested by detectives at Woy Woy. A 49-year-old Ettalong Beach man was charged with numerous drug supply offences, possess unlicensed firearm and participate in criminal group. He was refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court today on Thursday, June 19. A 31-year-old Umina Beach man was charged with supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity), possess prohibited drug and participate in criminal group. He has been granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear at Woy Woy Local Court on Tuesday, July 8. Following the arrest, police executed 11 search warrants at properties across the Central Coast, including Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach, Springfield, Narara, Kincumber, Mardi, Kariong and Tuggerah. Police located and seized three firearms, including two pistols and a shot gun; cocaine, methylamphetamine, cannabis, cash, mobile phones, handcuffs and drug paraphernalia. Officers also discovered a clandestine drug laboratory at one of the Springfield properties, with equipment police will allege was used in the processing of illicit drugs. The house was examined

by officers from the Chemical Operations Unit before being declared safe. Investigators and specialist forensic officers are continuing examinations of the property. A further eight men were arrested during the operation. A 25-year-old Ettalong Beach man was charged with supply prohibited drug and possess unauthorised pistol. He has been granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear at Woy Woy Local Court on Tuesday, July 8. A 38-year-old Umina Beach man was charged with supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity) and participate in criminal group. He has been refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court on Thursday, June 19. A 70-year-old Springfield man was charged with drug supply offences and possess unauthorised pistol. He has been granted strict conditional bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court on Thursday, June 19. A 48-year-old Springfield man was charged with supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity) and five counts of possess prohibited drug. He has been granted strict conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, July 15. A 49-year-old Narara man was charged with cultivate prohibited plant, possess prohibited drug and deal with property suspected proceeds of crime. He has been granted strict conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, July 15. A 48-year-old Mardi man was charged with drug supply. He has been refused bail

and appeared at Gosford Local Court on Thursday, June 19. A 42-year-old Kincumber man was charged with supply prohibited drug. He was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice to appear at Gosford Local Court at a later date. A 47-year-old Kariong man was issued a cannabis caution. Brisbane Water Local Area Commander, Superintendent Daniel Sullivan, commended the work of officers involved in the investigation. “We established Strike Force Evenstar to investigate and disrupt illegal drug supply in our community,” Supt Sullivan said. “The dedication and determination of our investigators enabled them to infiltrate a number of drug syndicates across the Central Coast. “We are confident today’s arrests will seriously disrupt the supply of drugs in our area and put these syndicates out of business. “Illegal drugs are the scourge of our society and we will continue to work around the clock to rid the local area of this sort of activity but we need the support of community to help us succeed. “Any information you provide, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help us get gang members and drugs off our streets. “The message is clear: if you want to deal drugs in our community, we will hunt you down, arrest you and put you before the courts,” Supt Sullivan said. The investigation by Strike Force Evenstar continues and further charges are expected. Media release, 19 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

man has been charged following a serious assault at Gosford that has left another man critically injured.

About 12:30am on Sunday, June 22, a 20-yearold man was with a group of friends who left Pulse Nightclub on Donnison St, and began walking towards a parked ‘party bus’. Police have been told a passing car stopped at the intersection with Mann St, and the occupants of the vehicle were involved in a verbal argument with members of the group. It will be alleged four people got out of the vehicle and one of these men assaulted the 20-year-old with a single punch to the back of the head. The injured man fell to the ground and struck his head on a concrete gutter. Police will further allege

Emergency services were contacted a short time later. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and launched an investigation into the incident. The man was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics, before being taken to Gosford Hospital,

where he was in a stable condition. The woman was arrested at the home and taken to Gosford Police Station, where she continues to assist police with inquires. While the investigation remains in its early stages, police believe the incident

Media release, 22 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

ire and Rescue NSW, Police and Ambulance Rescue NSW attended the scene of an industrial accident at Manns Rd, West Gosford, on Friday, June 20.

About 7:38am, a large explosion was reported to authorities. The relevant bodies attended the scene and the fire was extinguished by crews from Fire and Rescue NSW. Website, 23 Jun 2014 Brisbane Water LAC Facebook

olice have arrested a woman following an alleged stabbing in Point Frederick on Wednesday, June 11.

About 10:45pm, a 37-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man became involved in an argument at a unit on Frederick St at Point Frederick. During the altercation, it’s alleged the woman armed herself with a knife and stabbed the man in the chest.

the accused man, also aged 20, produced a knife when the injured man’s friends attempted to come to his aid. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended a short time later and secured a crime scene. The injured man was treated by ambulance paramedics before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he was in a critical but stable condition. Police located the other

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20-year-old and his 19-yearold friend in a nearby alley. They were arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station. The 20-year-old man was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a person with intent, custody of a knife in a public place and affray. He was refused bail and appeared before Gosford Bail Court, where bail was again refused. He appeared in Gosford Local Court via videolink on Monday, June 23. The 19-year-old man was charged with affray and was granted conditional bail to appear in Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, July 15.

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Business Chambers’ Awards held

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he Gosford City and Erina Chambers Awards event were held at Gosford RSL on Wednesday, June 11, with winners announced in seven different categories.

The Awards honoured the best of the best across both Chambers. Celebrating business success, the event gave opportunity to recognise and reward local business excellence. Winners of the Awards were selected from a list of 19 finalists. Gosford City Chamber Business of the Year went to Central Coast Leagues Club and Erina Chamber Business of the Year went to Essence Images. Central Coast Leagues

Club also won the Employer of Choice category and Excellence in Business category while Essence Images won Excellence in Small Business. Jorge Chavez of Chavez Chiropractic won Young Entrepreneur and Michael Trimblett of Loyal I.T. Solutions won Young Business Executive. Loyal I.T. Solutions also won the category of Excellence in Business Ethics and Maxeine McKeon of Harvey World Travel, Erina Group, won Business

Leader. The winners of these Awards now proceed as finalists to the regional Central Coast Business Excellence Awards. Media release, 16 Jun 2014 Alison Vidler, Gosford City Chamber of Commerce

Samuel Grose joins Deloitte amuel Grose, a 2011 graduate from St Philip’s Christian College (SPCC), has been accepted into an internship with Deloitte, one of the global Big Four accounting firms.

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This process started in February and involved six steps, including individual and group assessments, an interview with a company director and finally an interview with a partner of the firm. SPCC principal Ms Michelle Kelly said the school was very proud and blessed him in his new career. “What an exciting achievement,” she said. “It is so encouraging to hear of the success of our students once they graduate. “I know he will be a blessing to Deloitte,” said Ms Kelly. Newsletter 13 Jun 2014 Michelle Kelly, St Philip’s Christian College

Scottish retailer moves to Gosford ouglas McFarland, owner of McFarland Scottish and Celtic Supplies, has decided to invest in Gosford City and move his family business into Mann St.

McFarland Scottish and Celtic Supplies is a family business that has been operating for more than 20 years, specialising in Scottish import goods and cultural education. The store supplies kilts, bagpipes and all things highland dancing throughout Australia and the worldwide Scottish Community. The business first opened in 1990 by John and Veronica McFarland and, after John’s passing in 2010, the business was handed to Douglas, his son. “My father, the original owner of the business, was born and raised in Gosford”, Mr McFarland said. “Our family has a strong history with the City. “Our family was taught to play Scottish instruments in

Gosford City Pipe Band and it is exciting to be a part of the growth that is coming to this wonderful part of the world”, he said. Douglas said he was a strong believer in the future growth of Gosford, with change and transformation on its way, he believes it is the ideal time to invest in Gosford. “Gosford is the heart of the Central Coast; always has been, always will be,” said Mr McFarland. “The changes that are coming to make Gosford a progressive City with a strong future are so exciting. “It is a no-brainer as a businessman not to be involved in the transformation by investing in the CBD itself. “The Central Coast is full of people that are

connected to their Scottish origins, making Gosford a key location for McFarland Scottish and Celtic Supplies. “Gosford has a proud connection to the Scots, some of our best known pioneers were Scottish or of Scottish descent. “There is a large Scottish community here, the International Highland Dancing Championships are held here annually, our mayor is Scottish – it’s a logical choice to offer Scottish products to a people who have descended largely from the Scots,” he added. Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Joshua Lucas, Strawberry Communications

JobsOnTheCoast expands

he success of Gosford based jobs website JobsOnTheCoast.com. au has prompted expansion interstate to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

The founder of the now three websites, Mr Tim O’Brien, launched the Queensland operation at a ceremony on the TAFE campus at Mooloolaba, attended by 100 people from government, industry, training and recruitment sectors. The Queensland operation is headed by regional manager Anthony Dow, who was CEO of Regional Development Australia on the Central Coast before a move to Queensland two years ago. “After being at the launch on the Central Coast while CEO of Regional Development Australia, it is such a pleasure to be leading the rollout of this third site,” said Mr Dow. Mr O’Brien started the first

website on the Central Coast more than three years ago and replicated the operation in the Hunter about 21 months ago. Illustrating the success of the two sites has been the growth in the number of online jobs, with the Central Coast site topping out at more than 300 and to Hunter listing about 450 vacancies in its peak season. “It’s undoubtedly the biggest single jobs market for jobs in their respective localities,” said Mr O’Brien. The site is supported by business partners who provide services for jobseekers and employers as well as training and skill development. The aim is to make it

the definitive site for advice and guidance for all matters related to finding work or recruiting. Mr O’Brien said as well as expansion to the third region there was a continuous process of refinement to improve the websites for those looking for work or advancement and those seeking to hire. “Feedback from the growing army of users is monitored so we can make adjustments and improvements,” he said. Media release, 28 May 2014 Mal Kearney, Jobs in the Hunter

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Master Chef opens cooking school

Ticketek and VIP renew agreements icketek will continue to manage ticketing and access control services at Central Coast Stadium for the next five years.

With well-formed relationships with Australia’s major sporting codes, Ticketek uses innovative technology as part of its marketing, and can support smaller council and community events through cross-promotion within their

products. Gosford Council has also accepted the tender from Venue Industry Professionals Pty Ltd (VIP) for event staff at Central Coast Stadium. The company, which also currently services other

venues such as the Sydney Cricket Ground, will provide the staff required to manage events at the stadium over the next two years. Gosford Council CEO.5 & CEO.6, 10 Jun 2014

Council to further enhance use of local businesses

osford Council will review its procurement policy to see whether it can further enhance the opportunities for local suppliers and contractors who do business with council.

A report will be produced to explore whether the policy’s local preference process could be improved to help more of these firms compete for council

tenders. Council has also agreed to provide a report on social procurement, where organisations and individuals can choose

which goods and services to purchase based on the social outcome. Media statement, 13 May 2014 Gosford Council media

Creative partnership projects sought rt Central is seeking proposals for new, Central Coast-based creative partnership projects that will be delivered between July this year and June next year.

Between $5,000 and $20,000 in funding is being offered to support exemplary regional creative projects that involve partnerships between organisations, groups, businesses and individuals. This funding can be

awarded to projects in any creative field, including contemporary and performing arts, digital media, design, literature, music or craft. Art Central is a regional partnership project between Arts NSW, Gosford

City Council, Regional Development Australia Central Coast and Wyong Shire Council. Media release, 13 May 2014 Gosford Council Media

Julies Place Launch masterchef Contestant Kumar Periera and Julie Goodwin

ustralia’s first Master Chef winner Julie Goodwin has opened her own cooking school Julie’s Place for cooking classes, special events and functions.

Julie’s Place was launched on Thursday, June 12, with the who’s who of cooking royalty joining Julie at a celebration for this firstof-its-kind cooking school. VIP guests were treated to live cooking demonstrations, a fresh oyster shucking and sweet treats from the dessert bar. Guests, including Sydney socialite Mitch Thomas, Wests Tigers Delouise Hoeter, Master chef contestant Kumar Pereira and food blogger Billie Law, were all among the first to enjoy Julie’s Place. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill, Gosford City councillors Craig Doyle, Vicky Scott, Gabby Bowls and Deanna Bocking, Wyong Council mayor Doug Eaton, Star

104.5 FM Breakfast DJ, Mandy Coolen were also among those showing their support. “Opening Julie’s Place on the Central Coast is a dream come true,” said Julie Goodwin. “I love to share great food and now I have created a place where people can gather, cook together, learn something, and then enjoy the food we have made.” Julie and her team have worked tirelessly transforming an older building in down town Gosford, into a state-of-theart food haven. Julie’s Place will provide a tourism boost to the Central Coast region, and offer new opportunities for both locals and businesses alike. Julie’s place has a stone master bench and six mobile

stainless steel benches for students to cook along. Furnished with top quality cookware and utensils, it has everything needed for a premium cooking and learning experience. There is a large family-style dining table encouraging participants to share the fruits of their labour at the conclusion of each class. Julie’s Place will offer demonstrations and hands-on cooking classes, featuring guest chefs as well as Julie herself. Classes will vary widely, from bread-making to pastry, family meals to cake decorating, for beginners through to advanced. Media release, 14 Jun 2014 Tracey Doyle, Fresh Ideas Group

Health Community Services Disability Hub opened in Kariong

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Singing group for stroke survivors ‘

he Aphasiacs’, a Central Coast singing group for stroke survivors, is searching for more people to join the group.

Kate Maclurcan and John Wilson started the group after John’s wife suffered a stroke last year. Inspired by the Melbourne Choir group Stroke –A-Chord, Maclurcan began conversing with the group’s director Wendy Lyons and researching the positive effects of music therapy for stroke suffers, particularly those with aphasia. John, his wife and Kate began the first session on May 20 with a booklet of 12 songs, a guitar and a packet of Tim Tams. Since then the group

Chris Holstein (MP for Gosford), John Ajaka, Carolyn Cuddihy (CEO, Sunnyfield), Malcolm Park (Chairman, Sunnyfield)

inister for Disability Services John Ajaka joined Member for Gosford Chris Holstein and Sunnyfield CEO Caroline Cuddihy on Thursday, June 12, to officially open the McCabe Community Services Disability Hub in Kariong. Mr Ajaka said the Hub was designed to deliver support for people with disability and their carers, such as community and recreational programs, flexible respite, supported employment, transition to work and behavior support. “The Hub offers services including day respite, centre based and outreach programs in cooking, computer skills, gardening, music and the arts,” Mr Ajaka said. “The Hub will be run by Sunnyfield – a provider of disability services in NSW with more than 60 years’ experience supporting

people with disability. “Sunnyfield’s experience and reputation is why the NSW Government provides funding annually to support people with disability from centres like the one we are opening here today in Kariong.” Mr Holstein said the location of the new hub would provide a safe environment for local clients, families, staff and community members to come and retrieve the services they require, while also giving them the opportunity to socialise with other clients, carers and the community

Sunnyfield’s CEO Caroline Cuddihy said the Minister’s opening of the McCabe Community Services Hub shows his dedication to providing disability services to the Central Coast. “We are delighted to have the Minister assisting an organisation like ours that is committed to providing excellence in supporting people with intellectual disability.

has grown, with up to 11 people attending each week and now, instead of only 12 songs, everyone is always suggesting their favourites and singing along. “This group is purely for enjoyment and to improve everyone’s vocal production, but it is not therapy,” said Maclurcan. Despite not being considered therapy, the group has already seen success with individuals who are unable to speak or have limited speaking capability, easily singing and enjoying popular songs.

ollowing the success of last year’s fund raising concert for the Central Coast Cancer Centre, the Music from the Shows concert will be held again this year at Davistown RSL on Saturday, July 5.

An afternoon of entertainment, compered by Toni Stevens, will feature music from popular stage and musical theatre shows. Featured professional entertainers will include: Italian Tenor, Roberto Gennari; Soprano, Kerryn Grant and instrumentalist, Lorant Gacsay. Tempo Terrific Show Band will be conducted by Greg Derry.

Proceeds from the concert will be directed to provide scholarships for Radiotherapy Health Professionals at Gosford Hospital, enabling them to further their studies in researching new developments and state of the art therapies for cancer patients on the Central Coast. Senior Therapists and graduates at the Central

Media release, 23 Jun 2014 Yvonne Crestani, Music from the Shows

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“Tim says he has trouble remembering words when speaking but can easily the remember pop songs of his youth. “Robyn’s vocabulary is limited to perhaps 10 words, yet here she is smiling and singing each verse in her soft voice,” said Maclurcan. ‘The Aphasiacs’ meet on Tuesdays in the community room at Erina Fair.

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 Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill speaks to residents on the Peninsula about the NBN

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New council directors appointed in clean sweep Gosford Council has appointed three new directors as part of its revamped executive leadership team.

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 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.

“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

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

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

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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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. 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

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Health

Gosford Hospital redevelopment planning gains further funding he NSW Premier Mike Baird and Health Minister Jillian Skinner visited the Central Coast on Friday, June 20, to celebrate an investment of almost $3 million to continue the planning and preparation for the major redevelopment of Gosford Hospital – a project anticipated to be worth more than $350 million.

Mr Baird and Mrs Skinner were joined by Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein to mark the NSW Government’s commitment to the Gosford Hospital upgrade and the funding announcement in the 201415 Budget. Mr Baird said the project would transform the way health care is delivered to the Central Coast community. “The redevelopment of Gosford Hospital is a priority for the NSW Government and $2.7 million has been allocated to get the project going this year,” Mr Baird said. “This major upgrade will deliver a new emergency department, intensive care and high dependency unit expansion, improved operating theatres, maternity services and more inpatient beds for medical, acute and sub-acute services. “Clinical and non-clinical support services and car parking will also be boosted.

“Enabling works for the redevelopment will begin on site later this year and planning is scheduled for completion in March 2015. “The new Gosford Hospital will be a facility the people of the Central Coast can be proud of,” Mr Baird said. Gosford Hospital was built in 1945 and the last major upgrade was in 2006. In 2012/13 there were 57,964 presentations to Gosford’s emergency department with close to 59,000 presentations in 2013/14. It is consistently among the 10 busiest emergency departments in NSW. Mrs Skinner said the $2.7 million allocation follows the $1.8 million investment made by the NSW Government last December to plan the major upgrade of both Gosford and Wyong hospitals. “Gosford Hospital delivers fantastic care and comfort to patients from across the region but it is a tired facility in need of a major upgrade,” Mrs

Skinner said. “The Central Coast continues to grow and we want Gosford Hospital to be able to care for this community well into the future, which is why this redevelopment is vital. “Gosford Hospital has cared for the Central Coast for decades and now it is time for the NSW Government to care for Gosford Hospital.” Mrs Skinner said about 250 clinicians and community members have been involved in the planning process to inform the size and scope of the redevelopment, with further consultation to come. “Finally, (when the redevelopment is completed) clinicians at Gosford will be able to deliver their first-class care in a first-class facility,” Mrs Skinner said. “Bricks and mortar are incredibly important but a hospital is nothing without the soul inside – its clinicians. “I thank Gosford Hospital’s doctors, nurses

and other staff who have been delivering great care in trying conditions.” Mr Stokes welcomed the announcement, saying it is part of a suite of good news for the Central Coast.” Mr Holstein said Gosford Hospital is at the very heart of the Central Coast community. “Gosford Hospital is a place where we have

osford Council is undertaking night sewer works along Empire Bay Dr, between Humphreys Rd and Mackillop Rd, South Kincumber, from June 24 to 25.

The works are being undertaken between the hours of 7pm and 5am, weather permitting. The works require the closure of one lane and a reduced speed limit through the area. The works are associated

with the replacement of a sewer rising main and filling of the disused main beneath the road. The new main is a significant carrier for the Hardy’s Bay, Empire Bay and Bensville townships. Further testing works will

work they do. “More milestones will be marked on this project over the coming year and I look forward to celebrating them with the community,” Mr Holstein said. Media release, 20 Jun 2014 Imre Salusinszky, office of Rob Stokes

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welcomed our babies and said goodbye to our loved ones. “It deserves attention and TLC which is why I’m so pleased to see the NSW Government investing in this great facility,” Mr Holstein said. “This is a momentous occasion for Gosford Hospital and its clinicians – I thank them for the incredible

be undertaken during the day after the night works are completed, but are not expected to impact traffic. Media release, 20 Jun 2014 Gosford Council Media

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Wellbeing Day in East Gosford fter the success of last year’s Kidsmatter Day, St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School has organised another Wellbeing Day to be held on Friday, June 27, at the Primary campus and Hylton Moore Park in East Gosford.

Wellbeing Day aims to encourage a sense of belonging, develop social and emotional learning and reflective practice in order to create a sense of wellbeing amongst students and the whole school community. The aim of the day is to enhance the students’

wellbeing through an interactive, musical and fun show which highlights “the keys to success; resilience, confidence, persistence, organisation and getting along”. Presenters will model and explain habits of the mind to encourage students

to think rationally and achieve positive outcomes in their social and emotional interaction with others. Newsletter 15 Jun 2014 Nicole Cumming, St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School

ear 4 students at Point Clare Public School finished their ukulele course on Thursday, June 26.

The students attended a one hour lesson every week for a period of seven weeks. “They were very enthusiastic, putting lots of effort into learning the songs,” said instructor Ms Marilyn Russell. “We covered five basic chords in a short time and nothing proved too difficult when the students applied their efforts,” she said. “Over the course,

students learnt one, sometimes two new songs each week, along with new strumming rhythms and some basic music theory.” The students have been invited to perform with the Troubadour and Uke Central Ukulele groups on Sunday, July 13, at Woy Woy markets. The students completed their course with a performance at the school

on Thursday evening along with the Year 3 Scottish Country Dance students and drumming students. “It was so much fun teaching the students and we are really looking forward to hearing the students perform over the next few weeks,” said Ms Russell. Email 24 Jun 2014 Marilyn Russell, Umina

Liturgical composer holds concert

NAIDOC Week celebrated

oly Cross Catholic School, Kincumber, will celebrate NAIDOC week on Monday, July 14, with a cultural day.

Aboriginal people from the community will visit the school and facilitate cultural activities with the children such as boomerang painting, sand art, artefacts, boomerang throwing, Aboriginal dance and jewellery making. The day aims to highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and

traditions. Gosford Showground will also play host to a NAIDOC Week Community Celebrations Day on Tuesday, July 8, which will include a barbecue lunch, service stalls, Koori entertainment and a Kikupa Touch Competition. This year, NAIDOC week is held from July 6

to 13, and it creates an opportunity to formally recognise the contributions that indigenous Australians have made and continue to make to the country and local society. Newsletter, 17 Jun 2014 Gerard McGilvray, Holy Cross Catholic School, Kincumber

tudents at Holy Cross Catholic School, Kincumber, were visited by Monica Brown, an Australian composer of liturgical music for children, on Monday, June 2.

The concert focussed on sharing Gospel messages of God’s love and forgiveness through the use of music, drama, mime, story-telling and movement. Following the concert, Brown led Holy Cross Catholic School teachers

in an in-service that demonstrated different and creative ways to teach religious education in the classroom. Religious Education coordinator Chris Franklin said: “The students certainly enjoyed Monica’s visit and

the teachers found her input to be very valuable in helping them to engage our students in their learning of religious education.” Newsletter, 17 Jun 2014 Gerard McGilvray, Holy Cross Catholic School, Kincumber

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Education

Ten new classrooms for Point Clare www.newcastle.edu.au

oint Clare Public School will receive an upgrade of 10 new classrooms to replace the demountables currently being used at the school.

Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein announced the upgrade on Thursday, June 12. Mr Piccoli said the improvements to facilities at Point Clare would include the removal of most of the demountables at the school. “The upgrade will be funded in the State Budget and is an important part of our commitment to public education on the Central

Coast,” Mr Piccoli said. “This will put the school in an excellent position to maintain its outstanding reputation in the community for many years to come.” Mr Holstein said Point Clare Public School has been serving families on the western side of Brisbane Water since 1955. “The proposed upgrade will enhance its ability to provide an outstanding learning environment to this

growing community,” he said. “The school provides a wide range of educational, sporting, performing arts and social opportunities for students, and the improved facilities will augment its capacity in all these areas.” Mr Holstein said the new buildings would incorporate the latest energy efficiency, ecological sustainability and IT practices. The upgrade will

include: the removal of demountables; new classrooms; special programs rooms; student facilities; refurbishing the library and the administration area; and outdoor amenities. Construction work is expected to commence in May 2015, with an anticipated completion date in January 2016. Media release, 12 Jun 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Two students win Australian Vocational Student Prize

wo students, from Erina and Green Point, have been awarded one of the nation’s top prizes for Year 12 students undertaking Vocational Education and Training in School (VETiS). provide,” said Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. “The Coalition Government is committed to delivering a VETiS system with stronger links to industry and training providers, ensuring our graduates get high-quality, on-the-job training that equips them with the skills employers need.” In congratulating the Central Coast students, Ms Wicks said: “The future prosperity of our economy very much depends on a highly-skilled workforce with this generation given an opportunity to pursue a trade or training while at school and deciding on a future career.” Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Whale watching talks

Coastal a Cappella succeed at Sydney Eisteddfod

osford residents are being encouraged to welcome in this year’s whale watching season with a series of free talks in June and July at some of the Central Coast’s best viewing spots.

Gosford Council has teamed up with Jeannie Lawson, a local naturalist and founding member of the Ocean and Coastal Care Initiative, to give residents a chance to find out more about the whales as they migrate north. With Ms Lawson’s guidance, residents will

learn about why the whales migrate, where they are going and where they have come from, and hopefully catch a glimpse of a humpback whale. These free talks will take place on Wednesday, June 25, at the Terrigal Haven viewing platform, Sunday, June 29, at the

Captain Cook Lookout in Copacabana and Saturday, July 5, at the Captain Cook Lookout in Copacabana. There will be two, onehour sessions on each of these days. Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Gosford Council Media

Euthanasia to be debated

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he Central Coast’s award-winning women’s a cappella group is back from a series of competitions and performances.

The 35 members of Coastal a Cappella got a huge send-off at a sellout performance held at the Impact Centre in Erina as they prepared to compete in the National Sweet Adelines Championships held in Sydney in May. Competing against 34 other choruses – some with up to 90 singers – Coastal a Cappella came away with third place in the Mid-

size Chorus competition, then went on to win the Choreographed Choir category at the Sydney Eisteddfod this month. “We’ve had a very happy year,” said Linda Wareham, who directs the chorus. “Now we’re planning to improve even more and increase the size of the chorus. “As The Voice has proved, the Central Coast

is up there with the best when it comes to talent,” Ms Wareham said. Regular performers at local events, Coastal a Cappella is for dedicated singers who want to keep increasing their knowledge and understanding of music and harmony. Media release, 19 Jun 2014 Natasha Whitwell, Coastal a Capella

he next Politics in the Pub event will be held at Duttons Tavern in Gosford on Thursday, July 3.

The topic for this event is: ‘Should Medically Assisted Dying be Legalised?’ NSW Director Australian Christian Lobby, David Hutt and State convenor and Lead Upper House candidate for the 2015 election for the Voluntary Euthanasia Party, Shayne Higson are the two guest speakers for the event. “This will be a special evening, discussing a topic that evokes a range of emotions and responses,” said event coordinator Mr Rendall Wagner. The Northern Territory is the only State or Territory where legislation has been adopted allowing physicians to practice voluntary euthanasia. In 1995 the Northern

Territory Rights of the Terminally Ill Act was adopted. The following year it was overturned when the Federal House of Representatives adopted Kevin Andrews’ Euthanasia Laws Bill by 88 votes to 35. In 1997 the Bill was passed in the Senate, ending legal assisted suicide in Australia. Five terminally ill people died in the Northern Territory between the years 1996-97 using the provisions of the Northern Territory law. Since 1997, voluntary euthanasia legislation has been introduced into every State Parliament, but all have failed. In 2012, a Bill introduced into the South Australian

parliament was defeated by only two votes in a conscience vote. In the NSW Legislative Council in May 2013, the Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill was defeated. In Tasmania in October 2013, a Bill moved by the then Labour Premier Lara Giddings and Greens leader Nick McKim, was defeated by only two votes in a conscious vote, with all 10 Liberal members of Parliament voting against the Bill. “At Gosford Politics in the Pub, we like to try and solve problems of the world over a friendly pint or a bite to eat,” said Mr Wagner. Email 23 Jun 2014 Rendall Wagner, Politics in the Pub

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Blake Preece to play poker in Vegas

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ensville man Blake Preece will head to Vegas with the Australian Poker League and 888 Poker League Team World Series Of Poker (WSOP) to compete against an estimated 2,500 poker players from all over the world for a coveted WSOP bracelet and at least $600,000 in cash.

Preece, who works for Sydney Trains, qualified for Team WSOP by winning an APL Central Coast Super Satellite tournament. APL and 888PL offer nightly tournaments and special events throughout NSW, with many of the tournaments free to play. Event number 60, the $1,500 buy in No Limit Hold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Em begins on July 1 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner, Loni Harwood of the USA, topped 2,541 competitors to walk away $609,017. It is likely there will be even more starters this year, meaning a bigger first prize. Preece said if he were to win the event he would, â&#x20AC;&#x153;buy into the WSOP Main Event, with the guaranteed $10,000,000 up for grabs, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be silly not toâ&#x20AC;?. And when asked what he was most looking forward to

in Vegas, Preece responded excitedly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;everything! â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is my first big trip overseas, win or lose, I plan to have fun no matter whatâ&#x20AC;?. The Australian Poker League and 888 Poker League Team WSOP leaves for Vegas on June 30. Media release, 10 Jun 2014 Steven Nicholson, Fullhouse Group

Coast Connect Day to help those in greatest need oast Connect Day, on Thursday August 7, will be held at the Niagara Park Stadium.

Coast Connect Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim is to connect with those finding it tough at the moment, the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in the Central Coast community. This focused community event is a day which brings together all of those agencies and services who can offer assistance under one roof. Over 60 government and non-government services/ agencies and armies of volunteers will come together for one day, to assist as many as possible. Those needing assistance will have access to services that may help them along the path to maintain their tenancies and even to end

their homelessness. Coast Shelter executive officer Mr Laurie Maher said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coast Connect Day is not only about linking people who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless with valuable resources and services; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also about creating awareness within the greater community.â&#x20AC;? Coast Connect Day allows the whole community to come together and get connected. It is about helping to provide essential resources and services to those who need it most. Free travel passes are available from the Coast Community Centre, Mary Macs, Housing NSW and Centrelink offices.

Practical assistance, which is sometimes taken for granted, will also be available on the day including housing and employment assistance, health and dental checks, clothing, legal services, accommodation and educational services. Haircuts and a little pampering, along with food and beverages, will all be provided free of charge. Coast Connect Day chairperson Mr Bob Thomas said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homelessness is a growing concern on the Central Coast and numbers will continue to rise if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t address the issues that these people face on a day to day basis.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can move mountains when we all work together to achieve a common goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coast Connect day will break down barriers that prevent people from moving forward and provide practical services and responses that will make a real difference.â&#x20AC;? Media release, 5 Jun 2014 Jade Smith, Coast Shelter

free Central Coast wetland workshop will be held on Saturday, June 28, at Wamberal Lagoon.

The workshop aims to educate people about Central Coast wetlands with attendees given the opportunity to gain knowledge of techniques to evaluate wetland health and monitor water quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wetlands are considered to be some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world,â&#x20AC;? said Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre spokesperson Tam Hanson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They support high levels of biodiversity, offer vital habitat for threatened species, provide flood and erosion control and can improve water quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, wetlands continue to be under threat from changes to floodplains and clearing for development including here on the Central Coast,â&#x20AC;? said Hanson. This workshop is possible with funding from the Australian Government, Catchment Action NSW and Hunter Local Land Services. Media release, 18 Jun 2014 Tam Hanson, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Hours Care, Play Group 4323 7483 Kadam Sharawa Institute Inc manager@wyomingcc.org.au ABC - “The Friends” Tibetan Buddhist Group Offering Garden Clubs Support group for Public Broadcaster. Courses in Buddhist Philosophy from Aims. safeguard ABC’s Beginning to Advanced Level. All Australasian Native Orchid independence, funding, & standards. welcome at Green Point Community Society Meetings through the year + social Centre - Meditation every Thursday Cultivation and conservation of Aust afternoons 7-8pm Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Well-known guest speakers 0467 558 672 Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd 4341 5170 Narara - 8pm www.fabcnsw.org.au Koolewong, Point Clare & 4340 5157 Tascott Progress Association Central Coast Over 30s Social Aims to provide resources for Erina Heights Group Inc communication. Special guests, Garden Club We offer social contact, entertainment community involvement, heritage, An informal and friendly group, events & new friendships for people diversity, education, safety and small we enjoy visiting special gardens. in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. business opportunities. Garden owners talk on planning and Our events range from; Live Music, Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd installation. House Parties, Restaurant Nights, Thurs Bi Monthly. 4326 1462 BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots 0411 266 325 linda.syddell@hotmail.com more - For a FREE calendar call call Community Centres 0428 461 188 or email cco30s@ Matcham Garden Club live.com.au Gosford 50+ Leisure and Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits Learning Centre with speakers and discussions Central Coast Pension & Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, relating to rare and unusual plants. Welfare Officer Network Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor New comers welcome - Every 2nd This group of Volunteers, trained Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Thur 12noon to 2.30pm by DVA, to look after servicemen & Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, 4367 6292 women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Cards, Variety Social, Womens Health Groups Club at 10:30am Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4324 4749 Alcoholics Anonymous 4322 1505 If you want to drink, Gosford-Narara that’s your business. Central Coast 50+ Singles Neighbourhood Centre If you want to stop, Social Group School Holiday activities, playgroup, that’s our business. Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s for multicultural programs, community Meet every Sat - Progress Hall dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising activities - Rooms for Hire Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm each weekend. admin@gnnc.com.au 4323 3890 Our friendly group can be contacted 4329 4477 for our monthly programme Alcoholics Anonymous North: 43532561 Kariong Neighbourhood Centre meet every Wed 1230pm South: 43445556 ‘A friendly, caring, Safe and Someone cares 50pssg@gmail.com Connected Community’ Anglican Church We provide information about 3 Mann St Gosford Community Care Services local services - Counselling, early Central Coast childhood nurse, legal advice, Better Hearing Australia Memory lane - Doing things together computer classes, Central Coast Café room hire, equipment hire, Hearing loss management For people with memory loss & their advertising, playgroups, friendship Support and educational group carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee groups, 7 groups across the coast morning with others experiencing Health and fitness groups, parenting Providing practical experience similar circumstances groups, cooking classes and zumba. and confidence 10am to 11.30am 4340 1724 Learn the benefits to hearing aids Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford Better hearing Australia Central Coast 2nd Wednesday Kincumber 4321 0275 4324 4244 Neighbourhood Centre www.centralcoast. • Personal development betterhearingaustralia.org.au Gosford Politics • Community Garden in the Pub • Counselling Central Coast Prostate Cancer Come and solve the problems of the • Meditation Support Group (Gosford) world over a friendly drink and a bite • Support and friendship Groups Meet last Friday Month to eat. Guest speakers. • Music and Movement for under 5 Terrigal Uniting Church First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 • Yoga 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal Mann St, Gosford • Rooms for hire 9.30am to 12 noon 0438 363 108 4363 1044 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au I AM LOST Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Deep Conversations & systematic Strait Islander Corporation Central Coast Prostate Cancer exercises for understanding my self The Mingaletta community centre Support Group (Wyong) & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society provides its members and other Meet last Monday Month Ancient and modern knowledge. community groups a meeting place Toukley RSL Club 0425 296 783 and referal hub for education, health, Homes Ave Toukley www.gurdjieff.org.au well-being and cultural programs 10.00am to 12 noon through consultative services and 4356 9300 Rotary Club of community programs. www.pcfa.org.au Gosford North Mon-Fri 9am 4pm A very active community minded 6 Sydney Ave Umina Dying with Dignity NSW, club with many projects focussed on 4342 7515 Central Coast assisting youth. If you are keen to admin@mingaletta.com.au Working to give those support our great projects, suffering unrelievedly from get involved with our fun club or terminal or incurable illness Volunteering discuss joining, please contact the legal right to request & Central Coast Graham Black receive medical help to die Refer potential volunteers to 0410 509 071, Quarterly Meetings community organisations and provide grahamblack@iprimus.com.au 4369 8053 support to volunteers and community organisations. We also provide Rotary Club of Gambling Solutions training to volunteers and managers Kariong/Somersby Gambling help counsellors provide of volunteers - Information Sessions International service club improves “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary free, confidential, professional service lives of communities in Australia to gamblers, family and friends. across the Central Coast and overseas. Fun-ﬁlled activities, Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, 4329 7122 fellowship and friendship breakfasts. Gosford, The Entrance. recruit@volcc.org.au Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang 4344 7992 Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am Wyoming 4340 4529 GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Community Centre kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Mental Health Self Help Group Programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Helping thousands to recover from Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Seniors Computer mental health challenges for more Community Markets, Out of School Club Central Coast Inc. Beginners class PC or Mac Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most programs – see website. 10am – 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon 4369 2530

Community Groups

U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

than 55 years to find a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Meals on Wheels Delivered meals and flexible food options for people with a functional disability 4382 9401 Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh ins. Stone Building. Anglican Church Mann St. Gosford, Thursday 2:15pm www.oa.org 0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

your speaking skills. Meetings are entertaining and educational.

Contact John 43632360 Or Bev 0403994313

Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club 8:30am-10:30am 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Hive and Library Erina Shopping Centre 0459 240 183

National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227 Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club Alternate Saturdays Avoca Beach Hotel - Avoca Drive 10.00am. 4341 6842 jancummings@y7mail.com Gosford City Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4340 1929 emcloon@bigpond.net.au

History Groups

Special Interest

Brisbane Water Historical Society • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270

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

Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast For anyone interested in early history or early family histories. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 1849

Music Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club Kieran - 0407 267 675 khutton58@gmail.com jbthomson51@gmail.com Sydney Welsh Choir Cultural not for profit organisation performing at concerts and various venues to promotoe the Welsh culture with our singing, also performing for charity fund raising. 4369 3378

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

Probus Clubs All Probus clubs have interesting guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, make new friends, fellowship. intellectual stimulus, and social activities.

Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Post school learning, advocacy, dinners, discussions, speakers, awards, newsletters and special projects 0412 422 890 b.bolte2@bigpond.com www.cccampusfriends.org Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quiting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm - Thurs 7-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Probus Club of Avoca 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/avocabeach 4382 3372

Women’s Groups Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/ Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 0466 513 600 Central Coast Vietnam Veterans Association Yoga - Ladies Fully qualified with the international yoga teachers association Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Friday 11am to 12.30pm $6 per session 0419 126 100 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 0412 773 441 Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal 4385 6276 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Kincumber View Club For ladies looking for a place to make friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days and home functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am 4390 2527 Soroptimist International Brisbane Water Soroptimists speak for women and girls of all nations through awareness advocacy and action by supporting national and international programs 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal 4367 6331 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org

Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of Terrigal View Club members and the general public. Luncheon meeting followed by a Running classes, workshops, Probus Club Nth Gosford demonstrations, exhibitions and social guest speaker 1st Wed, Also outings and functions mthly. Breakers Club 4th Tues Central Coast Leagues Club events - Annual exhibitions in May Dover Rd Wamberal 10am and December - Open Day in Sept 4365 1120 4329 0766 info@ccpotters.org 4324 5343 Public Speaking WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc Develop confidence by improving Friendship Force WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Central Coast connects women and local A travel club with a difference! businesses around a common theme See a country from the of wellbeing. to share wisdom and inside and change the way explore lifes potential. you see the world. Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for We in turn host small groups from activities. other clubs. www.wowgirls.com.au Deidre 4388 9435 info@wowgirls.com.au www.friendshipforcecentralcoast. asn.au

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

CCLC Indoor Bowls Ladies - Mon 10am Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm

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