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Wallarah 2 cannot proceed without Aboriginal Land Council consent 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.”

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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Wyong services directory Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Family i Drug S Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Aboriginal i i & Torres S Strait i Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Wyong 4352 4400 Wyong accomodation support program 4351 0365 Paciﬁc Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

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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

standards, including better business practices for our organisation and customer service for our community.” Following eight months as council’s director of environment and planning, Ms Dickson now

accepts additional responsibility by heading up the newly created governance and planning directorate, which includes development, compliance, corporate and city planning, and governance and business

services. 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

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

he L Land and Environment Court has found that the Wallarah 2 coal mine devel development application is “defective”, a decision tha that the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Coun considers a victory for land rights. D a r k i n j u n g challenged the $800 million pr project for a controversial new controve underground coal mine on the basis that the mining company had failed to secure consent the ffrom NSW Aborig Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC). (NS the Under d e v e l o p m e n t application submitted for Wallarah 2 by the Wyong Wyong y Areas Coal Joint Venture, controlled Vee nntt uure, by Korean K o rean company KORES, K llands owned lan by b y Darkinjung Darkinju jun ju un were to be takenn ove oover v for a rail link. Thhhe court case was The T heard April 17 and, h eard e ea on Ap on Thursday, Thursday June 12, Justice Malcolm Craig Malc released his judgment, finding in favour of Darkinjung. The judgm judgment said: “The defect is of such significance that any determination of it determinatio without th the defect being cured, cured that is by the prov provision of a consent by the State Land Counc Council, would result in a decision that de is invalid.”

Media release, 6 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, office offi fice of Lucy Wicks MP

Hartcher undecided about recontesting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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se it will industry too because acility. be a purpose-built facility. es have “Local businesses w these been telling me how jobs will drive evenn more activity to local cafes, nd local local restaurants and businesses, and provide an important link to tertiary training institutions in our region. “The sorts off jobs that may be available could potentially include ormation accounting, information essional technology, professional d other services, legal and opportunities.”

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

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

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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.

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New council directors appointed in clean sweep 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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Coal Alliance welcomes court decision “The fact that the he Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) has welcomed the Land and Environment Court’s decision to uphold the Darkinjung Land Wallarah 2 coal mine has Council’s rejection of the Wallarah 2 coal project’s plan to use featured in recent ICAC hearings and, given this their land for rail access to the main rail line.

Rail access across Darkinjung land is essential for the coal project to proceed. ACA spokesperson Mr Alan Hayes said: “This decision gives the Liberal Government the mechanism by which to honour their pre-election, “No ifs. No buts. A guarantee” promise to the Central Coast community to stop the Wallarah 2 mine. “The Liberals can either support the

Bill proposed by the opposition or introduce their own,” Mr Hayes said. Mr Hayes said the ACA calls on the Planning Minister, Pru Goward, to reject the Wallarah 2 coal mine in light of the Darkinjung victory in the Land and Environment court and the release of the Planning and Assessment Commission’s (PAC) report. The PAC’s damning report outlines signiﬁcant

risks to the Central Coast water supply. The Commission has also labelled claims by Wallarah 2 and the Department of Planning of the beneﬁts of the project “not credible”. “This mine, which was always unwanted by the community, should be rejected by Planning Minister Pru Goward and the proponents should let common sense prevail and abandoned the project,” said Mr Hayes.

damning PAC report, the government must reject the mine or risk the public perception that favours have been granted.” The Central Coast Greens are also calling on the Minister to honour the promise made before the last state election by Barry O’Farrell on behalf of his party that the mine would not go ahead.

illarney Vale local Thomas Flood has been awarded an Order of Australia medal for his service to community health through leadership and advocacy for people living with stomas.

Tom, who has been president and chairman of Ostomy NSW since 1998 and director since 1990, was born with bladder exstrophy. Bladder exstrophy is a congenital anomaly which sees the bladder located on the outside of the body. “As part of the association, we look after people who have bowel and bladder problems and

have to use an external container to contain their waste products,” said 83-year-old Mr Flood, who was recently appointed vice president of BEECH (Bladder Exstrophy, Epispadias, Cloacal Exstrophy and Hypospadias) Australia Community. “We help other people, that’s what it’s all about.” Mr Flood said he was

ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence will not re-contest the next NSW State Election to be held in March due to the recent ICAC announcement that the report would not be handed down until December.

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“quite thrilled” about receiving the award. “It’s an honour, there’s no doubt about that. “We do appreciate the award and it gives our work a little bit of a higher proﬁle,” said Mr Flood. Kaitlin Watts, 16 Jun 2014 Interviewee: Thomas Flood Media release, 3 Jun 2014 Susan Fischer, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat

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Mr Webber said his decision would allow the Liberal Party to carry out nominations for the seat of Wyong as soon as possible. “I would like to thank my family, friends and in particular my partner, for their ongoing support,” said Mr Webber. Mr Spence said: “The report not being completed until December leaves the position for recontesting the next election for me impossible.” “Therefore it is in the best interests of the Liberal Party and the constituents

of The Entrance that I stand aside and let the Party get on with pre-selections,” Mr Spence said. “I will not be making any further comments about the ICAC investigation until their report is handed down. “I will continue to serve the constituents of The Entrance electorate until the next election and finish my term,” said Mr Spence. Media statement, 10 Jun 2014 Jim Lloyd, office of Darren Webber MP Media statement, 10 Jun 2014 Laurie Alexander, office of Chris Spence MP

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Wrack collection exceeds expectations yong Council has surpassed its goal of collecting a record 10,000 cubic metres of wrack since July last year.

The target was more than three times the historical average. Wyong Shire mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the ambitious target had been set as a priority for the new council in 2012. “One of the first things we did as the newly elected council was to increase the target for wrack collection to ensure we could see measurable differences in our lakes,” he said. “We have now not only reached, but surpassed, this target by collecting nearly 11,000 cubic meters, or enough to fill four Olympic sized swimming pools, of wrack this financial year. “This is a fantastic result. “The lakes are looking clearer than ever, although work must and will continue. “I want to assure the community the wrack collection is not the only

thing we are doing. “Council has further works planned and in progress such as improvements to our stormwater quality improvement devices and their ongoing maintenance that will continue to provide beneﬁts into the future.” Mayor Cr Eaton said the collected wrack was used, where possible on other projects. “The wrack we collect is generally used on other projects such as saltmarsh or dune restoration programs, or is reprocessed into garden mulch just like the green waste out of your green lid bin,” he said. Manager for waterways and asset management Mr Andrew Pearce said the record haul points to a healthier lake system for the future. “If you see council’s wrack and algae collector on the lakes, it is busy

doing its job to enhance the estuary,” Mr Pearce said. “The machine is clearly labelled with new signage to raise awareness about the work that goes into estuary management.” Mr Pearce explained the beneﬁts of wrack collection to the lakes. “Wrack consists of dead seagrass leaves, algae, and litter that accumulate on the water surface and shoreline,” he said. “Removing the wrack reduces excess nutrients and organic ooze in the lakes and assists wind driven water circulation along the shallow shorelines. “There are clear, measurable differences in

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lake health and amenity along the shorelines at such places as Canton Beach and Long Jetty in the months following wrack and algae collection.”

Mayor Cr Eaton said: “The lakes have a large catchment, almost 10 times the size of the lakes themselves, so if you live in Wyong Shire, no matter how far away

from the lakes that may be, there’s a good chance the water that runs down your drains outside ends up in our lakes.” Media release, 6 Jun 2014 Wyong Council Media

20 parcels of vacant council-owned land to be sold ollowing a review of all 1,337 properties in Wyong Council’s to council, an improved property portfolio, council has approved the disposal of 20 parcels level of service to the community as a facility of vacant council-owned land considered to be surplus to need.

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properties will be independently valued and sold via an open and transparent process in line with Council’s Policy for Property Transactions – Sale and Acquisition of Land. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “Historically, council has not treated its property portfolio as a strategic resource and

this review conﬁrms that we have been spending large amounts each year on underperforming and vacant land assets.” “The disposal of these properties makes sense. “It allows us to reinvest the funds raised into more strategically valuable properties that can either provide an ongoing income stream

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Wish list submitted to Federal Government Ministers yong mayor Cr Doug Eaton and Gosford CEO Mr Paul Anderson held a number of meetings with Federal Government Ministers in Canberra throughout the week of Monday, June 16, to discuss major infrastructure needs for the Central Coast.

In Canberra to attend the 2014 National General Assembly of Local Government, the two councils used the visit as an opportunity to seek support for a range of speciﬁc economic development initiatives to deliver over 10,000 new jobs by 2030. They met with Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Jamie Briggs, on Monday, June 16, to discuss the need for Federal funding assistance for a range of projects around Warnervale – including the proposed link road connecting North Wyong to Warnervale, estimated to cost $45 million,

and the feasibility of straightening the main northern railway line between Hornsby and Woy Woy. “We are expecting 17,000 new homes to be built in North Wyong over the next 20 years and these new residents will need somewhere to work,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “So we need to be proactive. “We’ve done our homework and come up with a practical blueprint on the type of industries we want to attract using our existing land assets. “Today (June 16) we sat down and talked through how the Federal Government can directly

help us with that goal and why it’s so important to ensure we get started on that job creation process right away,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Mr Anderson said the meetings were a great chance to highlight the huge demands the region’s transport systems would face in the coming years. “It’s very important that we make sure the $405 million NorthConnex tunnel to link the M1 and M2 is delivered so that our residents and many commuters have a direct link to Sydney and get relief from long travel times,” Mr Anderson added. “The widening of the

M1 between Tuggerah and Doyalson as well as Kariong and Somersby, and the upgrade of entry and exit ramps along this route, are other great transport initiatives we need the Federal Government to continue supporting.” The councils then met with the Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne, on Tuesday, June 17, with mayor Cr Eaton seeking support for an education precinct in Warnervale and Mr Anderson pushing for expanded options in the south of the Coast. They also met with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications, Paul Fletcher, to discuss solutions to the Coast’s mobile phone blackspots and the need for better broadband services.

“Educational institutions and the type of industries we are trying to attract with an aviation and logistics hub in the north, expect high standards of telecommunications infrastructure to be competitive with other cities and regions,” said Mr Anderson. Mayor Cr Eaton then met with Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss 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

for this will be essential to getting it built and operational by 2020.” Both councils have submitted items for consideration by the National Assembly of Local Government, including support for the Central Coast Regional Airport, and increases to grants and loan subsidies to enable infrastructure investment and affordable housing. “It’s essential to go to where the decisionmakers are and make sure we put the Central Coast on the map,” said Mr Anderson. “We’ve got a strong need and a strong case and we will make sure our voice is heard,” he said. Media release, 16 Jun 2014 Gosford and Wyong Councils

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Brewery talks continue as equipment is dismantled yong Council’s mayor and general manager met again with Carlton United Brewery (CUB) executives on Thursday, June 12, as agreed at an earlier meeting in March, to discuss the future of the Bluetongue Brewery site in Warnervale.

CUB has now ceased production at the site and is currently dismantling the brewing equipment. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the discussion with CUB’s managing director of supply Grant Peck and other executives was “very positive”. “We have agreed to continue discussions over the next six to eight weeks and CUB will give council’s technical experts access to undertake due diligence on the site. “CUB said to us today that they wanted the plant to stay open in some capacity and continue to employ local staff, so that is very positive for our residents. “I am hopeful an

agreement can be reached with CUB to enable our plans for the site and retain local jobs,” he said. The Bluetongue Brewery was built as a joint venture between SABMiller and CocaCola Amatil in 2010, with changes occurring after SABMiller purchased Fosters in 2011, and is located in the Warnervale industrial area where development is rapidly taking off. “It’s actually a great set up there at Warnervale and we want the plant to be transferred to council to explore what other opportunities there might be for reusing the site,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Mayor Cr Eaton said

that council was seeing a general improvement in economic confidence in the Shire. “Our most recent figures show $386 million worth of development applications were approved by our council in this financial year, including several food processing facilities. “We approved a $15 million chicken processing plant for Wyong that will employ 100 people and a facility to produce Sanitarium’s vegetarian product range creating 64 full time equivalent jobs.” Media release, 12 Jun 2014 Wyong Council Media Mayor Doug Eaton at Bluetongue Brewery site

New satellite dialysis and training unit at Long Jetty Hospital ember for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence said he was pleased chairs to be added with services have received a the NSW Budget includes funding of $1.3 million towards a the expected increase in total of $10 million for the completion of planning new satellite dialysis and training unit at Long Jetty Hospital. demand.

“This funding is great news for Central Coast renal dialysis patients, and I thank the NSW Government for their proactive response to the health needs of our local residents,” Mr Spence said. “The Long Jetty Hospital Auxiliary and Central Coast Area Health approached me with a proposal to provide renal

facilities at Long Jetty Hospital, and I am pleased the NSW Government has provided the funding to get it underway. “Renal dialysis at Gosford Hospital is under high demand and running at capacity – the new renal facilities at Long Jetty will greatly assist in ensuring patients receive the treatment they need. “The Long Jetty

Hospital Auxiliary, led by president Thelma Peck, have been instrumental in bringing this issue to the forefront and deserve congratulations for their ongoing outstanding work,” he said. The renal dialysis unit at Long Jetty will have the capacity to accommodate 20 chairs, eight of which will be initially commissioned and further

The NSW Budget also provides funding of $500,000 towards planning further upgrades to Wyong Hospital. The Roads and Maritime

and early works on both the Paciﬁc Highway/ Wyong Rd intersection and the Enterprise Drive/ Wyong Rd intersection. “Fixing Wyong Rd was

a major priority for The Entrance electorate and I am pleased today’s Budget provides ongoing funding towards this project,” Mr Spence said. Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Laurie Alexander, ofﬁce of Chris Spence MP

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oters in the Robertson electorate gathered outside the office of local member Ms Lucy Wicks on Wednesday, May 7, to urge her to plead a special case to protect the ABC, joining thousands making simultaneous petition deliveries around the country. Waving signs and chanting, a group of 35 residents hand delivered a 240,000 strong petition and a bunch of bananas to the office of Ms Wicks on the day that Federal Cabinet met to finalise changes to the upcoming Budget. Jack Lloyd from Umina, who organised the Robertson petition delivery, said: “I got involved because I want to make sure my local member understands how important the ABC is to our region.” More than 1,400 residents of Robertson signed the petition with two public meetings held recently with a focus on the effects of budget cuts on ABC operations on the Central Coast and nationally. Mr Lloyd, however, said that within 24 hours of the petition delivery to over 60 Members of the House of Representatives across Australia, a media leak indicated that Federal Cabinet had decided to axe the ABC overseas service. “Closure of the ABC overseas service is a direct contravention of the ABC Charter because it stops

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the ABC from broadcasting directly to Australian residents living overseas. “Furthermore, the impact of budget cuts makes it more likely that we will lose the local radio station, ABC 92.5. “So much for the promises of our Prime Minister, Tony Abbott and our local representative, Ms Lucy Wicks,” said Mr Lloyd. “Mr Abbott said prior to the Federal election that there would be ‘no cuts to the ABC’.” Mr Lloyd said Ms Wicks met for half an hour with leaders of the delivery protest

and said the government had no plans to privatise or alter the charters of the ABC or SBS. She said that she had personally met with ABC representatives to emphasise the importance of retaining the local ABC 92.5 station. She said she hoped that it could be relocated to another location when its lease in Erina Fair expires in July. She emphasised that the government had undertaken a review of the ABC because it wanted to be sure that efﬁcient use was being made of taxpayer funds.

However, she did not respond directly to the request that she plead a special case for the ABC with the Minister for Communications, the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull. Members of Friends of the ABC emphasised that because of the topography and the geography of the Central Coast, only two of ﬁve ABC radio services could be accessed by local resident and an upgrade was needed rather than cuts to service. Over 65 petition deliveries took place in regional towns and cities across every state and territory, including

in the electorates of key budget decision-makers, Communication Minister Turnbull, Treasurer Hockey and Prime Minister Abbott. GetUp’s national director Sam Mclean said: “This is the fastest growing petition we’ve ever had and it’s on the way to being our biggest, which underlines just how seriously Australians take this threat to their ABC.” “Now, with petition deliveries happening at Federal MPs’ ofﬁces right across the country, thousands of Australians are making it clear they love their

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ABC and are ready to fight for it.” In a formal statement to Coast Community News, Ms Wicks said she had met with presenter Scott Levi and producers at ABC Central Coast 92.5 FM regarding the relocation of the station. “I have been told by the ABC that the relocation of the ABC Central Coast studio is an issue with the lease and they are currently looking at suitable alternative sites but there are certainly no plans not to continue the service,” said Ms Wicks. “As the local member, I am a strong supporter of local radio here on the Coast, and have written to ABC managing director Mark Scott to express this, and met with ABC State director Peter Longman in January. “As the mid-year financial outlook revealed, the Budget is in a much worse state than Labor had forecast. “If left unchanged, the Commonwealth Budget would be heading to combined deficits of $123 billion over the next four years. “That is why the Coalition is reviewing every public agency to ensure taxpayers are getting full value for money. “The ABC and SBS are no exception, they have an obligation to their owners, the Australian people, to run their organisations as efficiently and cost effectively as possible,” said Ms Wicks. Media releases, 7 & 9 May 2014 Jack Lloyd, Umina Media statement, 7 May 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“Single pensioners on the ABC radio maximum rate will be about $1,500 on the Coast worse off each year” – Hall guarantee sought ederal Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall said pensioners were to increase the pension becoming increasingly concerned about their future under the age to 70 meaning people will have to work longer Abbott Government’s recent budget changes.

ederal Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall has called on the Coalition Government before they retire – if, to guarantee the future of the ABC studio “Many pensioners so that they will now just indeed, they can ﬁnd a on the Central Coast. “Before the election, Tony Abbott promised have been contacting me keep pace with the CPI sustainable job until then. there would be no changes to pensions,” said Ms Hall. Mr Abbott said in an interview on September 6, 2013 there would be: “No cuts to education, no cuts to health, no change to pensions, no change to the GST and no cuts to the ABC or SBS.” “But after the election it is a different story,” said Ms Hall. “He is breaking his promise and creating huge stress and uncertainty among our older citizens.

since the budget came down with signiﬁcant concerns about their ﬁnances. “Some have also said they are being made to feel like a burden on society, even though they have contributed so much in the past. “This is a sad indictment on our government leaders and a very unfair way to treat our older citizens. “The Abbott-Hockey budget will change the way pensions are indexed

and not the cost of living. “This will mean single pensioners on the maximum rate will be about $1,500 worse off each year. “Pensioners and state seniors card holders will also lose valuable concessions for public transport costs and utility bills because Mr Abbott is suddenly pulling out of a National Partnership Agreement with the NSW Government. “In addition, the Government also wants

“I have already spoken on these issues several times in Federal Parliament and will continue to ﬁght the cuts wherever I can. “Meanwhile, we do not have a so-called ‘budget emergency’, we do have a AAA credit rating, and Mr Abbott still wants to introduce his expensive paid-parental leave scheme. “His priorities are very wrong,” said Ms Hall.

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Water rebates approved for bushﬁre affected properties yong Council has approved water rebates for properties affected by the Ruttleys Rd bushﬁre of October 17 and 18, despite funding promised by the NSW Government in the wake of the disaster having still not been received.

The rebate scheme will help to cover the cost of water used by residents to protect their homes during the ﬁres and a calculation based on daily water usages, and subject to a $35 cap per property

was adopted. A delegation of the general manager and mayor will approach the Premier to attempt to resolve the matter of the funding promised to Shire residents and council.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “We made a promise to our residents that they would be reimbursed for these costs and we will honour that promise. “However it is extremely disappointing

and frustrating that the NSW Government has failed to do the same and I hope that we can resolve this matter soon so that Council is not left out of pocket.” Wyong Council, 5.14, 28 May 2014

Speaking in Federal Parliament on Thursday, June 5, Ms Hall said the Government needed to come clean on the local ABC service. “On the night before the last Federal election, Tony Abbott said there would be ‘no cuts to the ABC or SBS’,” said Ms Hall. “Clearly the Prime Minister broke his promise because we now have $232.3 million cut from the ABC budget and a further $8 million cut from the SBS budget. “We must therefore ensure that these cuts do not ﬁlter down to our own ABC radio service on the Central Coast. “Rumours have been circulating for some time about whether the Central Coast ABC is under threat. “ABC managing director Mark Scott has acknowledged the recent budget cuts and said: ‘The funding cuts will be disappointing for audiences’. “The lease on the Erina studio is reportedly

coming to an end, so this may become an excuse for the Government to end the whole Central Coast service? “The local ABC plays a valuable role in the Shortland electorate and across the Central Coast. “Last year they helped report the news during our terrible bushfires, and also helped people respond to the emergency. “Back in 2007, the team also extended their normal hours to update people on the severe floods in the region. “They were the emergency broadcaster for the Central Coast and they did an excellent job. “I want a guarantee from the Government that they will not close down the ABC on the Central Coast. “People on the Central Coast deserve to have an ABC studio operating in their area and the local ABC staff also deserve some job security,” said Ms Hall. Media release, 5 Jun 2014 Lisa McDermott, office of Jill Hall MP

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Disability accessible toilet blocks are important

Departmental treatment of parents still upsets lease allow me a small space to say that I seriously doubt too many of the parents who had children attending Wyong Grove Public School will be sad to see that Mr Darren Webber will not recontest the seat of Wyong next year.

ormally known as the F3 and for some unknown reason now known as the M1, this monolithic feat of engineering prowess is I suppose the only ﬁnally having the slightest of cosmetic surgery that no one will see disappointing thing is unless you are in dire need of a tinkle or the other. that we won’t get the

Yes, due to the insistence of the Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee Inc. the Hawkesbury Bridge rest facility will finally come into the new age with the construction of a new disability accessible toilet block. Designed in the 60s and having over 75,000 cars and 7,000 trucks go by each day, anyone who regularly visits the restrooms on their venture to Sydney knows, if you time it wrong, you may have to cross the legs and hope for the best. Talks with Roads Minister Duncan Gay and RMS management began over 12 months ago. I am pleased to say that construction of the new facility began on Tuesday, June 10.

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Currently, it is not the most hygienic pit stop and one of the very few between Newcastle and Sydney. It is well overdue, especially for our disabled and aging population. It has been hard going over the past 12 months, but our persistence is about to pay off. Now all we need to do is convince Minister Gay to set aside further funding to replace

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the facility heading north, as those with a disability cannot take advantage of the new facility which will only be accessible while heading south. With over 18.5% of Australia’s population having some form of disability (ABS), this not including knee, hip or medical issues or those mobility issues of the aging, the need for more accessible facilities is becoming paramount for those wishing to visit the Central Coast or beyond. Most planners forget the needs of others and think that one size fits all. Talks and accessible audits have been carried out on the Caltex Twin Service Centres and Lakehaven Shopping Centre plus clubs, restaurants and accommodation facilities within the designated Disability Tourism Precinct of the Northern Lakes, yet very little progress has occurred. Our vision is to strive to make the lives of so many with constraints as easy as possible and to promote the Central Coast as the preferred holiday destination for locals and visitors with disabilities and mobility needs. RMS’s approval of this block is just one of the issues needing attention and with the community’s support with the construction of an accessible ramp at Lakes Beach later this month, the revolution begins. Email, 5 Jun 2014 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

satisfaction to cast our vote against a man who actively pursued the closure of our school. I wasn’t successful in my complaint to the NSW Ombudsman about the way the Department of Education and Communities closed the school but it is hard to challenge a government department when they are so loose with the truth. Somehow they

The ATO decided to implement the GST A tax to hurt the little man, the likes of you and me. John Howard promised parks were exempt, but the ATO got greedy! They don’t care about the pensioners or give a toss about the needy. They thought we’d take it lying down, but they didn’t stand a chance. We put up such a fight, we made a real song and dance. With petitions flying thick and fast, and debating by Jill Hall, ARPRA had them beaten, so the ATO had no chance at all. We may not be millionaires, just folks of every day, But if any try to put us down, we stand up and have our stay. These villages where we all live: they are our home, they are our life, And we want the best that we can get, free of trouble, stress and strife. So take notice, all you big guys, before you try to push us round ARPRA has an inner strength, as the ATO just found. We all work hard together to live in harmony and peace: We stand as one united, and that will never cease. Email, 12 Apr 2014 Jill Harris, Affiliated Residential Park Residents Association (ARPRA)

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

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

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

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

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

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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Gosford Council has appointed three new directors as part of its revamped executive leadership team.

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

“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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worked out that the parents supported the closure (news to us) and apparently it wasn’t a closure, it was a merger because the students went “en-masse” to Wyong Public School. I ﬁnd it hard to see how approximately 30% of students transferring to Wyong Public could be described as being “enmasse”.

Anyway, at least our kids are still being educated in a range of very ﬁne public schools in the district, but out treatment at the hands of Mr Webber and the DEC still leaves a sour taste in our mouths. I sign off and move on and hopefully we will get a local member in 2015 who cares for our community.

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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

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

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

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On the Beat

Drug syndicates across the Coast busted en men, including a 48-year-old man from Mardi, 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. T h r o u g h o u t the investigation, police identiﬁed a number of separate syndicates supplying cannabis, cocaine and methylamphetamine. Along with the other nine men charged, a 48-year-old Mardi man was charged with drug

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supply. He has been refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court on Thursday,

June 19. 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

Physiotherapist charged with sexual and indecent assault

and appeared at Gosford Bail Court on Sunday, June 15.

Inquiries are continuing and police are urging anyone with information to

continues and further charges are expected. Media release, 19 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

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n Ourimbah man, who worked as a physiotherapist at Ocean Beach Rd Physiotherapy, Umina Beach, has been charged with the sexual and indecent assault of women.

At about 11:30am on Saturday, June 7, a 57-yearold woman attended a physiotherapy clinic at Umina for treatment. Police alleged that during a massage, the woman was sexually and indecently assaulted. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were notiﬁed and commenced an investigation into the incident. Following inquiries, a 34-year-old man was arrested in Ourimbah on Friday, June 13. The man was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of assault with acts of indecency. He was given bail and scheduled to appear at Woy Woy Local Court on June 17. However, additional charges were then laid after two further women, aged 47 and 52, contacted police the following day on June 14 to report they had been indecently assaulted during appointments at the clinic earlier this year. Following subsequent inquiries, the 34-yearold was again arrested at 7:30pm the same day. He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with four counts of assault with act of indecency. The man was bail refused

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Chamber President Robyn Earley said: “Last year we had businesses entering from Lake Munmorah, such as Utopia Hair Artistry and Beauty, which saw Sam O’Sullivan become “Employee of the Year” winner. Robyn also said: “It’s so positive to see young business people like Kyana Maguire from Massey’s Black Belt Academy enter and win the Young Entrepreneur Award. This Award recognises the positive contribution made to businesses by young business people and professionals. It recognises how they demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business direction, and innovative ideas whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young business people. Nominations start 30th June and close 5th September and are open to businesses operating in the Northern end of the Wyong Shire.

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uture expansion of the Cresthaven Shopping Centre at Bateau Bay has moved a step closer with Wyong Council approving the sale of 2,000m2 of adjoining council-owned land on Sir Joseph Banks Dr for $500,000 to the shopping centre owner.

The rezoned land for the new Woolworths supermakret

Wadalba land rezoned for Woolworths yong Shire Council has approved the rezoning of land to allow for expanded retail development in Wadalba.

The decision paves the way for the landowners, Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths), to lodge a development application for a supermarket and speciality shop on Figtree Boulevard, Wadalba - in the same vicinity as the existing Wadalba Village shopping precinct. “This is the final step in the rezoning process for Woolworths, and reflects the level of confidence the retail sector has in our continuing growth,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “Over 150 jobs will be created from this, including in the construction stage, and for residents, it provides more personal choice for shopping with Coles already having an outlet

in the area. Council’s director of development and building Mr Scott Cox said the rezoning was in line with council’s long term plans to accommodate up to 4,000 new dwellings in the Warnervale and Wadalba East areas in coming years as part of plans for Wadalba East and Precinct 7A. “The northern part of the Shire is really starting to attract some solid investment and it’s providing for these kinds of basic needs that will attract new residents to the area. “The expanded shopping outlets are in line with our Retail Strategy and we’ve put in place provisions to

address trafﬁc issues taking into account access for cars, pedestrians and service vehicles for the supermarket itself.” The site was originally zoned for low density residential development, but will now be consistent with the Wadalba Village in terms of siting, scale, materials, signage and landscaping. The rezoning proposal was on public exhibition with four submissions received. The next step is for Woolworths to formally lodge a Development Application, with the supermarket to be open within two years, if all goes smoothly. Media release, 11 Jun 2014 Wyong Council media

The sale is contingent on the new owner submitting a successful planning proposal to rezone the land from RE1 Public Recreation to B1 Neighbourhood Centre and requires a contribution of $52,000 to relocate the playground

currently located on the land. Mayor Doug Eaton said: “This is a winwin for the Bateau Bay community.” “They will get improved local shopping facilities and more local job opportunities and the

The view from the front of the land

playground will remain nearby. “It is encouraging to see the commercial sector wanting to expand and highlights the improvement in economic conﬁdence in the region.” Wyong Council, 3.2, 11 Jun 2014

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Health

Staying Healthy - The number one strategic priority he Draft Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy, a collaboration between Wyong and Gosford Councils, is currently on exhibition.

Staying Healthy, one of the Strategic Priorities within the Strategy, includes information on physical activity, mental health, diet/lifestyle, leisure and recreation and access to health services. Following are the key issues identiﬁed in the Strategy and a list of what councils can do about them. Further information is available in the draft document.

Key Issues for the Central Coast: • Higher incidence of all cancers, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and injury related hospitalisations related to falls, knee and hip replacements • High risk factors for chronic disease at an older age including smoking, high blood pressure, high body mass, physical inactivity, high cholesterol, alcohol, low fruit and vegetable consumption and illicit drugs • Strong correlation between health and

wellbeing and income • High prevalence of dementia and mental health disorders • Importance of prevention and health promotion • Importance of social connections • Need for access to low cost programs and activities to keep physically and mentally active • The natural environment provides many opportunities for active lifestyle • Continued provision of open space and recreation facilities that promote physical activity • Need for access to information on how to stay healthy, illness prevention, nutrition, programs and activities • Navigation of the health system (access to General Practitioners (GPs), referrals to specialists, allied health and hospitals, aged care assessment, discharge planning) is difﬁcult • Need for access to information on health services available to support older residents • Need for increased

provision of quality health and support services to meet current and future needs of growing population

What Councils can do: Although Councils do not have a primary role in the direct provision of health services they have an important role in providing a safe, supportive and healthy environment that enables older residents to engage in activities that enhance their health and wellbeing.

Councils can: • Plan for an active and healthy community in the design of urban environments • Provide a range of recreation, social and cultural facilities such as shared pathways, walking trails, swimming pools, indoor recreation centres, sports ﬁelds, tennis courts, community centres, seniors centres, libraries, art and cultural venues that encourage active lifestyles and creativity • Maintain healthy waterways and clean beaches • Maintain parks and open

space areas and reserves with appropriate seating, shade, lighting and signage that support the health and wellbeing of older people • Maintain public amenities to ensure they are safe and clean • Maintain footpaths to reduce falls and injury preventions • Ensure public areas are clean, well maintained and safe • Undertake health related inspections such as food inspections, water quality monitoring • Advocate to state and federal government agencies for improved and co-ordinated health care services in the region, equitable share of funding • Work with other agencies to attract more GPs to the region • Facilitate information sharing between key agencies and establish new partnerships with local health providers • Facilitate and support the provision of programs and initiatives that encourage active and healthy lifestyles for older residents • Provide venues for hire for groups providing leisure and recreation

programs at community and recreation facilities • Facilitate opportunities for older residents to participate in community life • Provide books, electronic material and programs

at libraries to keep the mind active • Provide and promote health related information at libraries, community facilities and on Councils’ websites

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payments, stroke awareness and prevention, road safety, making legal wills and appointing powers of attorney and guardianships. “We also had information from the Heart Foundation, the University of the Third Age, the local View Clubs, my own booklets about government support services, and many other useful materials. “On the day we even had an impromptu demonstration from the local tai chi club with several seniors happy to join in. “It was great to see so many people attending, including some familiar faces and some new ones. “It was also good to hear that people got a lot out of the forum and learned about many relevant issues which they were not previously aware of. “It is important to make sure people are aware of the issues that directly impact on them. “The Seniors’ Forum was a great way to help make this happen,” said Ms Hall. Media release, 16 Jun 2014 Lisa McDermott, ofﬁce of Jill Hall MP

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New community and cultural hub new community and cultural hub to be used by artists, performers and community groups will be opened at the former Wyong Grove Public School.

Wyong Council has signed a two year lease with the Department of Education to take over the site and turn it into a new community and cultural hub to be known as The Grove. Council is calling all community and cultural groups interested in event, performance or workshop space to put in an Expression of Interest.

The Grove will be used as the interim performing arts venue in Wyong while the Art House is built over the next 18 months. Demolition of the old Wyong Memorial Hall has begun to make way for the $12.7m new Art House.

Champions of The Art House at the launch of The Grove including Mayor Doug Eaton, Deputy Mayor Councillor Webster, Councillor Best and Art House Ambassador Joshua Horner

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School holiday fun at libraries

ll ďŹ ve Wyong Shire library branches are again gearing up for for kids between the ages school holiday fun with lego making and dinosaur craft as well of six and 13 who, for just $2 per child, can let their as Kings of War Gaming on offer.

Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section manager of library services Ms Andrea Edwards said Wyong Shire Librariesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; School Holiday Program is always popular with the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Activities during school holidays can often be expensive but most of the events we have planned cost as little as two dollars,

so they really are a cheap and fun way to spend your school holidays,â&#x20AC;? Ms Edwards said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Either for a planned activity or just a browse, a visit to a local library is a great way to escape the cold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our branches offer visitors a relaxed heated place to hang out.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a great collection of books, DVDs , CDs and free Wi-Fi and internet access.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lego is always a popular activity for kids and with the success of the Lego Movie it is undergoing another major resurgence,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Edwards â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be catering

SATURDAY 5th July

imagination run wild and share their creations with other children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For older kids, aged over 10, Kings of War Gaming is on again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our collection of ďŹ gurines keeps growing as does the popularity of this program.â&#x20AC;? Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Wyong Council media

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Out & About

Candlelight Walk for Refugees he ďŹ rst Candlelight Walk for Refugees on the Central Coast will take place on Saturday, June 21, beginning at 5:45pm with a walk across The Entrance Bridge.

Wyong Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multicultural advisory committee member Ms Rosina Johnson said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are coming together on World Refugee Day to recognise the positive contributions made by refugees in our community.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important to remember that many people with a refugee experience demonstrate enormous strength and resilience that is inspirational,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Johnson. Father Rod Bower from Gosford Anglican Church and Refugee Week Ambassador said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am constantly inspired by the stories shared with me by refugees.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their courage, determination and grace not only enrich my life but the life of our whole

community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to celebrating the many contributions that refugees make to our society,â&#x20AC;? he said. The starting point for the walk is at the pelican feeding area in The Entrance township at 5:45pm and everyone is welcome. A minuteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s silence will be held on the bridge to remember refugees that have perished in their search for a safe haven. Candles will be provided and it is requested that participants bring an umbrella in the event of rain. An informal get together will be held at The Entrance Hotel after the walk. Media release, 8 Jun 2014 Danielle Habib, Candlelight Walk for Refugees

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Not for Proﬁt Organisations Animal Care Central Coast Cat Care $20 Desexing Special Cats only No Pedigrees 4388 6448 4325 3163

Bushwalking 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

Community Groups Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Center Come and join our regular activities, indoor bowls, mahjong, walking for pleasure, slimmers support, hand and foot Bolivia cards, Toy library and community garden 4388 5801 manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.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 Community Legal Centre The Central Coast Community Legal Centre is a non-proﬁt organisation located in Wyong that provides free legal advice to people within the Wyong / Gosford area. Intake times for legal advice Tue 10-12pm, Wed 10-12pm, Thur 2-4pm Ph 4353 4988 Fax 4353 4680 admin_cclc@clc.net.au

PO Box 246 Wyong NSW 2259 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme North: 43532561 South: 43445556 50pssg@gmail.com

Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more. For a FREE calendar call call 0428 461 188 email cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Do you have issues with your landlord or real estate agent? Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks. 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com Community Care Services

- Central Coast Memory lane - Doing things together Café For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with others experiencing similar circumstances Wallarah Bay Recreational Club 4th Tuesday 4324 4244 Gurdjieff Society I AM LOST Deep conversations and systematic exercises for understanding my self and my place in life Ancient and modern knowledge 6pm every 2nd Thu 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Beginner classes being held in computers, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold. Contact the Club 4332 5522 M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities Long Jetty Over 50s Club Come along and join in our activities, great for indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, line-dancing, tai chi and more 4332 5522 9am to 3pm Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referal hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs. Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

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Garden Clubs Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club Meets on the 3rd Sat each month from 1pm to 3.30pm Charmhaven Community Centre - Plants for Sale, Rafﬂes, afternoon tea 0401 544 052 4399 2420

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business. Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890 Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group - 7 groups across the coast - Providing practical experience and conﬁdence Learn the beneﬁts to hearing aids - Better Hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast. betterhearingaustralia.org.au

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Toukley RSL Club, Holmes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. we also provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Mental Health Self Help Group - Helping thousands to recover from mental health challenges for more than 55 years to ﬁnd a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity. Knitted blankets warm the heart of those who give and those who recieve. Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received. Longjetty: 4333 4353 Toukley 4399 3351

Multiple Sclerosis Limited Gentle exersice class at Tuggerah on Mondays. To improve strength, balance, endurance and help reduce fatigue and stress. 02 9646 0962 tracy.martinuz@msaustralia. org.au PO Box 210 Lidcombe NSW 1825

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden. 4353 1750

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

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Probus Clubs Gorokan Probus Club We promote fellowship, friendship and fun for active senior members of the community. We have guest speakers each month and interesting activities are organised. We meet at the Toukley RSL Club on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. New members welcome. 0438 380 137 4392 9106 Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc New to the Coast? If you would like to meet new friends and enjoy social events, a welcome awaits you at Tuggerah Combined Probus Club each 2nd Thursday of the month, where you will have the opportunity to hear various guest speakers and also join us in a social outing on the 3rd Thursday. We meet at Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi. 4388 1841

Special Interest Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events. Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept info@ccpotters.org

4324 5343 PO Box 4043 East Gosford NSW 2250 Diggers Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge at Diggers The Entrtance (downstairs) on Tuesdays, 10am-1pm with or without a partner. Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Wyong Drama Group Inc A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year. We welcome anyone interested in being involved in any area of production Acting; Back-stage; Front of House; Lighting/Sound etc Monthly meetings 1st Tues 7.30pm - Green Room Wyong Memorial Hall 1300 665 600 rosellis13@hotmail.com @

Travel Friendship Force Central Coast A travel club with a difference! Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. See a country from the inside and change the way you see the world. We in turn host small groups from other Friendship Force clubs in our home Deidre 43889435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

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Olympic silver medallist visits schools

ustralian Olympic swimmer Craig Stevens helped spread the word about the beneﬁts of staying ﬁt and active during his visits to Jilliby Public School and Brooke Avenue Public School on Thursday, June 19.

Mr Stevens spoke to the students as part of the Premier’s Sporting Challenge, which aims to promote the beneﬁts of physical activity among young people. Craig, a Challenge

ambassador, also spoke to the students about the importance of physical activity in overall health. Media release, 16 Jun 2014 Sven Wright, Department of Education and Communities

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Friday June 20 Early Intervention Centre launch, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, 2pm

Saturday June 21 Candlelight Walk for Refugees-The Entrance Bridge, 5:45pm-7pm

Tuesday June 24 Peter Pan performance, Wyong Christian Community School, 11am and 6pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream performance, Wyong Christian Community School, 6pm

Wednesday June 25 A Midsummer Night’s Dream performance, Wyong Christian Community School, 11am and 6pm Peter Pan performance, Wyong Christian Community School, 6pm

Thursday June 26 A Midsummer Night’s Dream performance, Wyong Christian Community School, 6pm Peter Pan performance, Wyong Christian Community School, 6pm Wyong District Cricket Club Old Boys

get-together, Wyong Leagues Club, 6:30pm

Monday June 30 Small Biz Bus, Waterfront Plaza, The Entrance, 9am-3pm How To Train Your Dragon Interactive Workshop, Westﬁeld Tuggerah, 11am-2pm

Tuesday July 1 How To Train Your Dragon Interactive Workshop, Westﬁeld Tuggerah, 11am-2pm

Wednesday July 2 How To Train Your Dragon Interactive Workshop, Westﬁeld Tuggerah, 11am-2pm

Thursday July 3 How To Train Your Dragon Interactive Workshop, Westﬁeld Tuggerah, 11am-2pm

Friday July 4 How To Train Your Dragon Interactive Workshop, Westﬁeld Tuggerah, 11am-2pm

Sunday July 6 Whale Dreamers Festival, Norah Head Light House Winter Blues and Jazz festival, Memorial Park, The Entrance, 10am

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the COAST Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

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Parliament hears about Biggest Morning Tea

Cricket old boys to reminisce he get-together will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 6:30pm at Wyong Leagues Club.

“The club would love to see as many past and present players as possible attend, along with their partners, especially those who could not attend the Centenary function two years ago,” said Wyong District Cricket Club president Mr Doug Trigg. “We would like to hear especially from those who have played in our premiership winning sides, hoping they can attend to once again relive the memories,” said Trigg. The recent 2013-14

season saw the club gain another premiership – the 20th senior title since joining Gosford-Wyong District Cricket Association in 1968/69- with the division two side winning for the ﬁrst time since 1983/84 when, under the captaincy of Nigel Smith, the second grade won the title. “The get-together will also be an opportunity for any of our past ﬁrst grade players to be presented with a commemorative First XI Cap with their playing

number, based on the year of their debut, embroidered on it,” said Trigg. “Over the 46 years since 1968, when Errol Smith was capped number one as captain of our inaugural Wyong District Cricket Club ﬁrst XI in the Gosford-Wyong District Cricket Association (now Central Coast Cricket Association) competition, we have capped 229 ﬁrst grade players,” said Trigg. Media release, 9 Jun 2014 Doug Trigg, Wyong District Cricket Club

Neville Wran was Mariners’ patron entral Coast Mariners Football Club has extended its condolences to the family and friends of the Honourable Neville Wran who passed away on the evening of Sunday, April 20, aged 87.

Wran was the premier of NSW between 1976 and 1986, and also served as the Patron of Central Coast Mariners FC from its foundation year. In his role as Club

Patron, Wran was a regular at Mariners matches throughout the early seasons of the Hyundai A-League. He also attended numerous signiﬁcant Mariners’ events, and championed the Club in the Australian sporting community. Moreover, Wran was a popular ﬁgure at the Club’s annual awards evenings. Wran was introduced to the Mariners by former Mariners’ chairman, Mr Lyall Gorman, who is

now with Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Wran had a great passion for the Central Coast region, believed in the vision of the Club, and was interested in supporting the growth and development of the Mariners. Wran will be remembered fondly by all Central Coast Mariners’ players, staff and supporters. Media release, 21 Apr 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

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Mrs McNamara attending Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

ember for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara spoke in Parliament on Tuesday, June 3, about the importance of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea with one in two Australians being diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.

“Most of us have been touched by the effects of cancer, be it personal or that of family, friends or co-workers,” said Ms McNamara. “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea offers an opportunity to come together, share a cuppa and help those who have been affected by cancer. Across Australia, most people host morning teas in their kitchens, living rooms, community centres, ofﬁce lunch rooms and in our parks and gardens. “For as little as $5, people can help provide a newly diagnosed cancer patient with important support, information and resources.

“In 2013 there were some 32,000 Biggest Morning Teas held across Australia, which raised $12.6 million. “This year, the target is to raise over $13 million. “While it spans May and June, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea ofﬁcially fell on May 22. “This year I had the pleasure of joining the Wyong community at Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, where over $3,000 was raised for the Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention and support service programs. “I would like to thank everyone involved at the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre for their efforts in organising a successful

morning. “ S p e c i a l congratulations must go to the Neighbourhood Centre’s Sharyn Burgess, who received a special commendation from the Cancer Council for her outstanding contribution towards cancer research, prevention and support programs. “I look forward to continuing to support the Cancer Council in their endeavours in making next year’s Biggest Morning Tea even bigger and better than this year’s,” said Ms McNamara. Transcript, 2 Jun 2014 Karen McNamara, Member for Dobell

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Bulldogs still looking for ﬁrst win illarney Vale moved up to third position on the Black Diamond AFL competition ladder following a hard fought 7.13.57 to 4.3.27 win over Warners Bay at Adelaide St Oval in round nine played over the weekend of June 14 and 15.

The match was a dour affair played on a heavy ground with the Killarney Vale Bombers having a little bit too much class for the Warners Bay Bulldogs, who remain on the bottom of the ladder, still looking for their ﬁrst

win. Stephen Martin, Brendan Lewis, Brad Deitz and Rick White were the best for the Bombers. In First Division, Wyong Lakes were too strong for Killarney

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Vale while The Entrance Bateau Bay had a good win over Muswellbrook in Second Division. Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Gary Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL competition

Wyong Golf Club championships held ne hundred and thirty-eight Wyong Golf Club members competed in the Men’s Foursomes Championships held at the Club on Saturday, May 17, with 27 holes played.

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four shots clear of runner ups Craig Wickham and Ethan Forsyth. Champions of B Grade were Don Crittendon and Bob Nicholson with a score of 130 followed by Fred Kelly and George Turuwhenua on 131. Turuwhenua scored a

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Berkeley Vale on top of Tricolours dominate men’s Premier League

Tigers at Erina

erkeley Vale has returned to the top of the Central Coast Premier League by the narrowest of margins over Wyoming following big wins by both teams in Sunday’s Round 10 matches played on Sunday, June 15.

Both teams remain unbeaten with seven wins and three draws from their 10 games with a one-goal better goal difference giving Berkeley Vale the top spot. At the other end of the table, Ourimbah picked up their ﬁrst win of the season with a convincing 5-1 win over Kincumber. Despite losing its home ground advantage with the closure of Alan Davidson Park, Wyoming recorded an emphatic 6-1 win over Killarney District at Jubilee Park, Long Jetty. The Wyoming Tigers’ superior ﬁnishing proved to be the difference in what was otherwise a relatively close encounter. Winger Daniel Surridge set the scene in the eighth minute with a good strike. Goals to Benji Gosson

and Craig Wieckowski on either side of half-time looked to have sealed the win although Matt Hall gave Killarney a glimmer of hope with a 58thminute goal. With seven minutes to play, Wyoming’s lead was 3-1 but second goals to both Surridge (from the penalty spot) and Gosson and one to skipper Marc Falzon blew out the scoreline. Berkeley Vale extended its unbeaten run in Premier League round matches to 27 with a convincing 4-0 win over Budgewoi at Frank Millington Field. The Berkeley Vale Wombats’ only defeat since going down to Umina in the opening round of the 2013 season was against Wyoming in last year’s grand ﬁnal. Mitchell Pont’s goal

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was all that separated the teams at half-time, but with Budgewoi reduced to 10 men midway through the second term, Berkeley powered home with goals to Brenton Olzomer (2) and Troy Mumford. The closest match of the round came at Pat Morley Oval with The Entrance’s 2-1 win over East Gosford extending the gap between fifth and sixth place to 11 points and keeping the Eagles just one point out of the top four. Josh Swadling’s first goal since his return gave The Entrance the lead midway through the first half with Dale Hall’s first for the season doubling the lead around the same time in the second term. Despite a late goal to Zac Neilson, the East Gosford Rams were unable to save a point, leaving them 12 points outside fourth place and with a tough task to reach the semi-finals. Kincumber slumped to their second 5-1 loss in seven days against equal last placed Ourimbah. With a number of players in Brazil for the World Cup, it was always going to be a big challenge for Kincumber. By contrast, the young Ourimbah team followed on from their gutsy performance against Wyoming with a win that moved them within a point of escaping from the relegation zone for the first time since early in the season. Daniel Edwards (2), Daniel Dean, Dylan Hayne and Nick Jelbart scored for Ourimbah with Nathan McIntosh getting a late consolation goal for the Roos. Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

Ben O'Connell ofﬂoads in the lead up to the Tigers' second try Photo: Andrew Stark

he Entrance Tigers fell 36-12 to Erina in round 12 of the Central Coast Rugby League competition played on Sunday, June 15.

The Erina Eagles ran in seven tries to two, overwhelming the orange men who now find themselves three points adrift of the top five. The game began poorly for the visitors who trailed by 10 after as many minutes. Erina wingers Mitchell Coombs and Chris Bainbridge speared into their respective corners to notch early tries. Young The Entrance prop and recent Newcastle Knights signing, Daniel Saifiti, reduced the deficit to four when he backed his way over beside the right upright, however, further Eagles tries to Chris Bainbridge and Jack Carlisle pushed the mid game score line out to 20-6. The second period began brightly for the Tigers when centre Ben O’Connell attracted four defenders on the right edge before feeding Harley Waters and struggled his way across the stripe from 15 metres out. Hayden Green’s conversion had the scoreboard showing 20-12, however, this

would be as close as The Entrance would get. Erina had lost Joel Frazer to the sin bin for 10 minutes during the ﬁrst half and his skipper Shane McFadden was also given a spell early in the second, yet this numerical disadvantage did little to quell the tricolours dominance. Left winger Chris Bainbridge notched his hat-trick on the hour, taking his season’s tally to 19 tries after 10 games. Further Erina tries in the ﬁnal quarter fell to Blake McGee, who rose Lazarus like from a nasty cramp to dart through

a narrow gap, and then to Nick Newman who loomed up in support of a long Lance Browning break to round out the afternoon’s scoring at 3612. Erina: 36 (Chris Bainbridge 3, Mitchell Coombs, Jack Carlisle, Blake McGee, Nick Newman tries; Brayden Cain 4 goals) defeated The Entrance 12 (Daniel Saiﬁti, Harley Waters tries: Hayden Green 2 goals) at Erina Oval. Media release, 17 Jun 2014 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

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Former Mariners star in Socceroo World Cup display our former Central Coast Mariners, goalkeeper Matthew Ryan, winning a penalty for a an excellent chance to score. captain Mile Jedinak, Alex Wilkinson and Oliver Bozanic, were handball. Inexplicably, he Mile Jedinak stepped part of the Socceroos squad that went down 2-3 to Netherlands on chose to cross in the up and coolly sent the Thursday, June 19.

In the two sides’ second group stage game at the World Cup, a first half goal to Arjen Robben was cancelled out by Tim Cahill’s extraordinary strike 60 seconds later. His volley is set to go down in Australian sporting history, though it was soured by a yellow card received latter in the half that sees Cahill miss the final group game against Spain. Former Mariner, Mile Jedinak’s penalty in the second half put the Aussies 2-1 up before Robin van Persie smashed home a goal to equalise and substitute Memphis Depay grabbed a third for Holland later in the second half. In good conditions at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, the first half began positively for Australia with a clearly more confident start than the Chile opener five days earlier. The first real opportunity came after 15 minutes with Matt Leckie picking up a loose pass inside the Dutch half to push forward and set up Mark Bresciano whose subsequent shot was deflected for a corner.

The Dutch created their first good chance from an Aussie turnover but Wesley Sneijder’s ball through was too heavy for Robben. It was a warning and a minute later Robben profited from a cheap turnover, broke on the counter, powered through to the box and slotted home past a trailing leg and under former Mariner Mat Ryan. But within seconds Tim Cahill scored what could be a goal of the tournament with an unbelievable strike. McGowan’s long angled cross found the Socceroo talisman in the box and his first time volley - while moving away from the ball as it came over his shoulder - rocketed in off the underside of the bar and in. It was without doubt one of the greatest ever Socceroo goals at World Cup level as the fans erupted in the stands and back home. And it could’ve been 2-1 with a great opportunity opened up by Leckie’s cut back but Bresciano powered over the bar. As the Aussies continued to press,

Spiranovic then found himself with space in the box from a set piece but scuffed a golden opportunity to double the score. Oar was put through for another chance but his shot was blocked in the box as the Australians grew in confidence. A yellow for Cahill with a late challenge just on half-time meant he will miss the Spain game – one of the few low points in a stunning first half for the Socceroos who went into the break 1-1. To overcome Australia’s dominance, the Dutch moved to a 4-3-3 in the second half as they turned the screws. Van Persie was soon in the book and he will miss the final group game against Chile. Sneijder’s long range shot went close as the game changed in Holland’s favour. But the Aussies showed they still meant business. The influential Bresciano was subbed off for former Mariner Oliver Bozanic on 50 minutes and it had immediate effects with the Lucern FC man

keeper the wrong way to make it 2-1. And it could’ve been 3-1 with shambolic Dutch defending resulting in a turnover, but Cahill’s dink through was just too over hit and McKay’s was forced too wide to cause any danger. Australia would rue that chance with van Persie finding space in the box just minutes later to smash home a superb equaliser. It was end-to-end stuff in one of the best games at the World Cup. More terrible defending from Holland in the box and Oar had

box when he could have shot and the Dutch survived somehow. Again the Socceroos were made to pay minutes later with Depay’s swerving shot deceiving Ryan in goal to put the Dutch in the lead 3-2 with around 20 minutes left. Desperate defending kept Holland out moments later as the Oranje powered home with a glut of chances. Ryan was down brilliantly to keep out a de Jong effort with the Australians under pressure in the final stages of the game. Hyundai A-League

golden boot Adam Taggart came on for Oar as the Socceroos looked to press for an equaliser in the final stages of a pulsating contest. Fatigue set in but the Australians continued to push against a Holland side looking to hold on to their slim advantage. Ryan saved a certain fourth goal in time added on to deny the Dutch in a frantic finish. But it was too late, the Australians lost but won many admirers with a stunning display of courage and style. The Socceroos also went down to Chile 3-1 on June 14 with Ryan, Wilkinson and Jedinak on the field. Match report, 19 Jun 2014 Aidan Ormand, Socceroos

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