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Public consultation on Wyong Shire name change yong Council has decided to undertake community and had never even heard consultation on whether the name “Wyong Shire” best of it. “In fact, our represents the identity of the whole of the Shire.

It’s all part of a push to better position the Shire to attract more business, investment and jobs as well as reflect the rapidly changing nature of the area, by creating a strong, marketable ‘place brand’. There is no intention to change the name of any suburb, including the town of Wyong itself. The question of the Shire’s name came up during initial consultation with more than 650 locals earlier this year. Director of Community and Recreation Services Ms Maxine Kenyon said that there are many examples of cities and local government areas that have successfully redefined their identities to change perceptions by creating a Place Brand. “Places like Newcastle have repositioned their community as innovative and cultural following the decline of the steel industry; and Penrith has recently redefined itself as the ‘New West’ to highlight a more vibrant, multicultural and young entrepreneurial community,” Ms Kenyon said. “Maitland is another area that last year created a new Place Brand to highlight its growing

sophistication while still leveraging its significant heritage attributes,” she said. However, unlike Newcastle, Penrith, or Maitland, Wyong Shire does not have one large, lynch-pin city on which to pin a Place Brand. “Our geography is more diverse and is based around a collective of smaller townships,” Ms Kenyon said. She said the issue of a possible name change had been raised without prompting in nearly all initial stakeholder workshops and clearly warranted further investigation. “Some people felt that the word ‘Wyong’ was perceived to be first associated with the Wyong township rather than the whole Shire; others felt that there might be more equity in other town names or that there should be a completely new name to reflect the broader area. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said that there was no doubt that the Wyong Shire area had grown into a significant community in its own right over the last 30 years. “There is so much happening here in this

area; we are no longer a small country outpost between Sydney and Newcastle or just a Sydney ‘week-ender’. “The Shire was formed 68 years ago, in 1946, from the old Erina Shire, and back then the population was only 10,000 people. “Today we’ve got 160,000 and this is projected to grow to over 200,000 by 2030. “We have a passionate community that is growing and evolving and becoming more vibrant all the time, and the work council is doing with the community to revitalise town centres is breathing new life into places like Toukley, The Entrance and Long Jetty. “At Warnervale and other places in North Wyong, the State Government has earmarked another 40,000 people to be housed. “It is clear Wyong Shire is far more than Wyong Town Centre. “A survey of people in Sydney indicates that perceptions of our area are stuck in the past. “Only 7% of people surveyed said they would actively recommend Wyong Shire as a place to live or visit and 23% did not know where it was

independent research found that externally, The Entrance, Tuggerah Lakes, and Long Jetty were more recognised than the name Wyong. “So it is critical that we work to increase awareness and change the way people think about our area, because that affects their decisions on whether to live, visit or bring business here. “Part of this rebranding process is considering if we’ve got the name right for this community,” he said. Deputy Mayor Cr Lynne Webster said she would really like to see this go out for public consultation. “I’m a strong believer in promoting our area’s unique qualities and the strengths of our people,” said Cr Webster. “This is a great exercise to see if the community believes the Shire needs a much stronger, more marketable name. “It is very important our community understands that suburb and town names are not changing,” Cr Webster said. “I’m prepared to listen to what our people are saying and to see what comes back. “I’ve been happy with what we’ve done so far

in looking at rebranding but it’s now at the point that we need to go out to the community for constructive comment.” Cr Eaton stressed nothing had been decided by council yet. “Personally I’d like to see a name like Coast Lakes, to give prominence to our iconic Tuggerah Lakes and beautiful coast and beaches, but I’m looking forward to seeing what members of our community think,” he said. Long term resident Ms Edna Wacher, who was also Wyong Shire Citizen of the Year and is a Multicultural Advisory Committee member, said she believed it was important to get involved in an initiative like this and she was keen to hear what the community thinks about a name change. “Whether or not we change the name, I think that the only way forward

is to see a refreshed identity that will be visible not only within the local community but also the neighbouring localities. “In this way, we can then attract more investors, tourists and potential residents to our area,” said Ms Wacher. Council will undertake a two stage engagement to seek the community’s level of interest in a change and what suggestions they have, before going back to let people chose a preference. It should be noted that if a name change did occur for council, branded assets would be changed over a period of time on a zero waste basis, such as during the replacement of assets in routine maintenance programs, and as such, if the project proceeds, it will be at minimal cost. Media release, 24 Jul 2014 Wyong Council media

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unique personalised support, yet also offer students the opportunity to meet specific teachers and access other beneficial services provided by Coast Community Connections,” said Mr Tuck. The Sydney Distance Education High School Central Coast learning hub will operate at the Centre between 9am and 3:30pm each Tuesday of the school term. A morning session will run from 9am to 12pm and an afternoon session from 12:30pm to 3pm. “We are the only outreach school venue for Sydney Distance Education High School,” said Mr Tuck. The school offers courses for full-time and part-time students, including students with medical conditions and those with significant support needs. In addition, the Sydney Distance Education High School distance education program accommodates students studying single courses which they are not able to access through their home school. Media release, 21 Jul 2014 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Public consultation on Wyong Shire name change W yo yong Council has decided to undertake community and had never even heard co consultation on whether the name “Wyong Shire” best of it. “In fact, our re represents the identity of the whole of the Shire.

entral Coast residents rallied together outside the ofﬁce of Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks on Monday, July 14, to protest the detainment of children in Australian immigration processing facilities.

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relocated to a shop on Victoria St in East Gosford. Laurie and Elsie Mills also managed the Erina Dr In Cafeteria for a short period of time. After Laurie died, Elsie established the East Gosford Post Office and handcraft store and traded there for many years. “I established the post office and handcraft store from nothing while at the same time raising my four children who lived with me above the post office. “I was very involved with the Chamber of Commerce, as I established the non-official Post Office Association and the East Gosford Inner Wheel Club,” said Ms Mills. Elsie then moved to Woy Woy, to join Tom Hockey, a commercial artist who had retired from his business in Sydney to move to the Central Coast. Mr Hockey took up fine art and

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Elsie Mills moves on Elsie Mills, former long-time trader on the Peninsula, has moved to Coolangatta after 87 years on the Central Coast.

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Distance ‘learning hub’ opened at community centre The hub will offer a ﬂexible distance education program combining the distance education with face to face support every Tuesday at the Centre. Mr Andrew Tuck said: “We are very excited to offer this unique blended distance education program on the Coast which will provide pathways for students from all walks of life.” “This initiative will provide opportunities for Sydney Distance Education High School students to engage with their teachers, their peers and their learning on a regular basis, without having to travel long distances,” said Mr Andrew Tuck, who organisation Coast Community Connections will host the program. “The hub at the Peninsula Community Centre aims to complement the Sydney Distance Education High School program with

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designed for Neil Productions, who designed souvenir goods of birds, animals and Aboriginal art. The souvenir goods are currently being sold globally and the designs were recently sold for forfeited royalties. Elsie then established Lady Anne Handcrafts at the Peninsula Plaza in Woy Woy along with her daughter Leonie Ree, who owned Leonie’s Boutique at Peninsula Plaza before it was burnt down. Lady Anne Handcrafts was relocated to the corner of George and Victoria Sts and then to Deep Water Plaza. Tom Hockey died in 2010 and a collection of his paintings were donated and are being sold by the East Gosford Inner Wheel Club. Letter, 13 Jun 2014 Elsie Mills, Coolangatta Shayna Goodworth, 11 Jul 2014 Interviewee: Elsie Mills

The group claims the Abbott Government’s support of such actions violates basic human rights. For almost two hours, the office of Ms Wicks was transformed into the canvas of a peaceful protest. Demonstrators stood should-to-shoulder in front of the office holding paper dolls and chanting “set the children free”. Ms Wicks said the detention network was filled to the brim with thousands of people who arrived illegally by boat under Labor. “The Government is providing the necessary care and support for people in our detention network and working swiftly to reduce the number of people in detention. It is now more than 200 days since the last successful people smuggling venture arrived in Australia – reducing deaths at sea and the risks taken by those who attempt to make the treacherous journey by boat to Australia. We’re saving lives at sea; we’re saving more than $2.5 billion of costs to the budget; and we’re reducing the number of people in

immigration detention – I note that the number of children in detention has reduced overall by more than 30% since the Coalition Government took ofﬁce. “The decision by Labor in government to take away the Coalition’s effective border protection policies led to more than 50,000 illegal arrivals, including more than 8,000 children and tragically more than 1,100 deaths at sea,” said Ms Wicks. Amongst the crowd of peaceful protestors was Bez, a former Ethiopian orphan. “I’m here today to inform and tell people about the imprisonment of children who are only ﬁve,” said Bez. “They’ve done nothing wrong but they’ve been imprisoned, and taken to detention for no apparent reason, only that they’re seeking asylum. “They don’t deserve to be in prison. “They deserve their freedom.” Protester Mr Jack Lloyd said: “I just am appalled that there are refugee children being held in detention on Christmas Island.”

It’s all part of a push to better position the Shire mo business, to attract more investment aand jobs as well as refl ect the rapidly reflect changing nat nature of the creati a strong, area, by creating marketable ‘place brand’. ‘p There is nno intention to change the t name of th any suburb, in including the town of Wyong itself. W Wyon question of the The quest Shire’s name came up during initial consultation withh more more than ttha 650 locals earlier this year. yea Director of Community and and Recreation an Recreatio Services Ms Maxine Kenyon saidd tthat there are many haat hat at ther examples e ex o cities and of local government areas lo lo govern ern rnn that have hav avve ve successfully redefi finned eedd ttheir he identities too change perceptions by change per creating a Place cr cr cre Plac Brand. “Places like Newcastle have repositioned their reposit communityy aass innovative and cultural following the decline oof the steel industry; aan and Penrith has recently redefined itselff aass the ‘New West’ to highlight a more vibrant, multi multicultural and young entrepreneurial ent community,” y Ms Kenyon said. “Maitland is another area that last year created a new Place Brand to highlight its growing

“This is absolutely not good for them and it’s a breach of human rights.” There are currently around 1,038 children in detention facilities, something Gosford Anglican’s Father Rod Bower said he found inexcusable. “They are showing signs of being abused, they’re not sleeping, they’re selfharming… and this is wrong,” he said. “It’s immoral. “It’s inhumane.” For just under two hours, protesters continued to tack the paper dolls onto the windows of Ms Wicks’ ofﬁce. “It’s symbolic,” said protestor Ms Michelle McNicol who supplied the chain of dolls. “I wanted to make one for each of the children detained wrongfully.” Lloyd said: “This will give a clear message to the Australian government.” “When the government does this, it does not do this in my name,” said Mr Lloyd. Email, 14 Jul 2014 Emma Horn Media release, 21 Jul 2014 Tim Sowden, ofﬁce of Lucy Wicks MP

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Pioneer Dairy land rezoning to proceed yong Council has resolved to pursue rezoning of part of the land at Central Coast Wetlands (Pioneer Dairy) to Public Recreation use.

The rezoned land will enable council to establish a regional sports facility on 18 hectares at the southern end of the site off Lake Rd, Tuggerah. The rezoning is intended to result in more community and commercial activities such as markets and festivals, as well as continue the upkeep of the heritage buildings on the land and environmental

conservation. It is envisioned that the new zoning would enable Wyong Shire to be in a better position to attract and host regional, state and national sporting events, and make the most of the Commonwealth Government’s decision to provide $1 million in funding to develop a regional sporting complex at the site. Wyong Council media, 3.2, 23 Jul 2014

Suggested name change is disrespectful arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has which was located where announced that it is unequivocally opposed to suggestions that the township of Wyong Wyong Shire should change its name, with the name Wyong a now stands. The ﬁrst published use local Aboriginal word that reﬂects the culture and heritage of the region.

Darkinjung LALC CEO Mr Sean Gordon said: “As the Local Aboriginal Land Council we represent the interests of the indigenous population on the Central Coast.” “As such, we argue that any change to the name Wyong Shire would see us lose an integral and valuable connection to our cultural heritage. “Aboriginal heritage and culture on the Central Coast is recognised through the names of suburbs such as Narara, Wyongah, Tumbi Umbi and Wyong. “At this point in time, with constitutional recognition an absolute focus, the suggestion that the region might change its name is disrespectful and lacks empathy for the people for whom it is named. “We believe

suggestions that the name of the region should be changed do not have the support of the indigenous population, nor that of the broader local community. “We hope that council listens to the voices of the constituents of Wyong Shire and drops this proposed project for the benefit of the region,” said Mr Gordon. According to ‘The History of Aboriginal People of the Coast of New South Wales’ published by the Brisbane Water Historical Society and The Entrance and District Historical Society and edited by F.C Bennett in 1968, the history of the name Wyong dates back to the first census of the native population which was taken at the end of 1928 in Brisbane Water by the local Magistrate, Willoughby Bean. At that time, five native

family groups resided in the region, one of which was referred to as the Wyong Group. The name Wyong is a derivative of the Aboriginal word which can be pronounced Wai-Yong or Waiong, is popularly thought to mean ‘edible yam’ or ‘where edible wild yams grew’. The Wyong District Pioneer Association also refers to the indigenous roots of the name Wyong, which references it to meaning ‘running water’ and also ‘where Christmas Bells grow’. There are also historic references to the name Wyong dating as far back as 1825 when William Cape ﬁrst settled here on a 1,000 acre land grant bordering Jilliby Creek. Cape’s two sons also held land grants, one of which was Wyong Hill,

of the word Wyong is also understood to have been in The Australian newspaper on August 1, 1827, where it was reported that: “His Honour the Chief Justice contemplates making a tour to the northward as soon as the winter is over. “Wyong, a district so called by the natives, about 12 miles from Brisbane Water, is destined for 50 acre farms.” “Darkinjung does not and will not support the mayor Doug Eaton’s efforts to rename our region as it represents a loss of our bonds to those who came before us, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, and who made Wyong Shire the place it is today,” said Mr Gordon. Media release, 29 Jul 2014 Louise Duff, Brilliant Logic

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Crangan Bay Coal Fire out after burning for nine months

Labor candidates speak out against name change abor candidate for Wyong Mr David Harris has questioned moves by Wyong Shire Council to change the name of the shire.

he Crangan Bay Coal Fire, on eastern Lake Macquarie, has been declared ‘out’, after 15 weeks of excavation to dig out and extinguish smouldering coal chitter.

Environment Minister Mr Rob Stokes, who is also Minister for the Central Coast, said the fire was a result of the Ruttleys Rd bushfire which burned through to Catherine Hill Bay and Nords Wharf in October last year and ignited the coal chitter at the site of the old Wallarah Colliery. “I want to sincerely thank everyone who has been involved in extinguishing this fire. “The incredible hard work and diligence the crews put in over the many, many weeks to ensure this fire was put out safely and completely has not gone unnoticed,” Mr Stokes said. “We appreciate the patience of neighbours in the surrounding suburbs of Gwandalan, Summerland Point and Nords Wharf,

who were inconvenienced by the smell of burning coal. “It has been several weeks since the fire was fairly active and I hope the residents in these areas have noticed an improvement.” National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) regional manager Geoff Luscombe said the fire was first discovered in late November 2013. As a result of the Ruttleys Rd bushfire, the chitter or buried coal waste at the old Wallarah Colliery site caught fire and slowly burned to the surface, releasing smoke and steam,” Mr Luscombe said. “Given the underground nature of the fire, it was difficult for staff to tell how large an area it covered or how deep it went underground.

“The first week’s work revealed the chitter was smouldering over an extensive area and burning up to five metres deep. “As a temporary measure, the NPWS put a control line and security fence around the site until experts could be consulted on the best way to deal with underground fire.” “In March, earth moving contractors were brought in to start digging out the hot and burning coal to spread it out to cool.” National Parks and Wildlife Service staff will now work with the Division of Resources and Energy on the rehabilitation of the excavation and to ensure future wildfires do not reignite coal on the site. Media release, 9 Jul 2014 Rob Stokes, Minister for the Environment

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inister for Roads and F r e i g h t Duncan Gay was joined by Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein on Tuesday, July 1, to inspect the ﬁrst completed stage of the new bridge over Grieve Close at West Gosford. Minister Gay said the completed work was part of the NSW Government’s $170 million Central Coast Highway intersection upgrade. “More than 55,000 vehicles a day travel along the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford and the bridge is being built in three stages, so the road can remain open causing minimal impact to

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes; Roads and Maritime Services regional manager for the Hunter Ms Anna Zycki, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Minister for Roads and Freight Mr Duncan Gay

motorists,” Minister Gay said. When completed, the new bridge will be about 23.5 metres long, 30 metres

wide and include 14 precast and pre-tensioned concrete ‘Super T’ girders, each weighing 33 tonnes. Mr Stokes said motorists

got the first look at the new bridge when westbound traffic was moved onto the completed section. ”Now that traffic has

been diverted onto the new section of the bridge, work has now started on the second stage,” Mr Stokes said.

“The bridge is expected to be finished in late 2014, weather permitting.” Mr Holstein said the Central Coast Highway intersection upgrade at West Gosford involved widening and realigning Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd to form a single intersection with traffic lights. Minister Gay said: “The $170 million upgrade is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver safe, efficient and high quality services and infrastructure to the community and businesses of the Central Coast.” Major work started in November 2013 and is expected to be completed in late 2016, weather permitting. Media release, 1 Jul 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NRMA welcomes increased spending on Coast roads he recently announced NSW Budget has resulted in a $15.8 million increase in spending on Central Coast roads over 2014-15, including funds for the continued construction of the Central Coast Highway and planning for future widening of the Paciﬁc Motorway in two locations.

Spending on Central Coast roads has increased from $54.1 million in last year’s budget, to $69.9 million in 2014-15. NRMA local director Kyle Loades welcomed the NSW Government’s new funding commitments. “The injection of new funds into important projects is absolutely essential to help relieve congestion and improve trafﬁc ﬂow in the area,” said Mr Loades. “Even though getting the

planning underway is just the ﬁrst phase of these longawaited major projects, the money will come as a relief to local motorists.” Funding allocations in the Central Coast region included: $24 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway intersection with Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd at West Gosford; $1.6 million to continue planning for the future widening of the

Pacific Motorway between Kariong interchange and Somersby interchange; $6 million to continue planning for the widening of the Pacific Motorway between Wyong Rd and the Doyalson Link Rd; $12 million for Gosford Council to continue construction for the replacement of railway level crossing on Woy Woy Rd at Horsfield Bay; $2.5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Pacific Highway

and Wyong Rd intersection upgrade at Tuggerah (as part of the $5 million project allocation in 2014/15); $2.5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Wyong Rd with Enterprise Dr intersection upgrade (as part of the $5 million project allocation in 2014/15); $2 million to complete planning and commence early works for the upgrade of Wyong Rd between Mingara Dr and Tumbi Rd; $1.5 million to continue planning for widening the Paciﬁc Highway to four lanes between Parsons Rd and Ourimbah St, Lisarow;

$800,000 to continue planning for the future upgrade of the Paciﬁc Highway between Manns Rd, Narara and Parsons Rd, Lisarow; $3.8 million to repair The Entrance Bridge over Tuggerah Lake on Central Coast Highway; $10 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the intersection of Terrigal Dr and Charles Kay Dr. The NSW Government has budgeted $283.7 million for road safety, including $240 million for the Community Road Safety Fund. Mr Loades said the NRMA called for all

“This motion is a distraction and shows just how out of touch they are with locals,” said Mr Harris. “I’ve spoken with a number of locals about this already, and 100% were opposed. “Wyong is derived from the local indigenous language meaning ‘running water’ and we should proudly treasure this, not come up with some commercial alternative. “Doug Eaton has suggested a two stage consultation process, likely costing in the tens of thousands, but if he needs such a major consultation to find out that residents and rate payers don’t want this, then he is more out of touch than we thought,” Mr Harris said. Residents spoken to by Mr Harris identified the cost of a change over as being their major concern as well as council needing to focus more on its core business. “As a Wyong resident, I, along with many others, received their rate notices this

week,” said Mr Harris. “Across the board there have been increases above inflation, people are angry. “It is not the time for Wyong Council to be splurging on million dollar name changes while residents are being slogged hundreds of dollars a year just to pay for vital services.” Mr Harris said some of the comments he received showed a lack of confidence in the current mayor and his voting bloc. “Cr Graham recently tried to stand up for the community, and represent their views on the airport issue, but at this week’s council meeting, several councillors reverted to bullying and personal attacks on him,” said Mr Harris. “Doug Eaton is using his power as mayor to focus on his pet projects, not projects that the community needs. “Council should be focusing on delivering core business like roads and parks, not wasted

on projects that will never get delivered. “This motion to change the Shire’s name is symptomatic of a council that is clearly out of touch,” Mr Harris said. Labor spokesperson for The Entrance Mr David Mehan said the decision showed disrespect to the original peoples of the area. “This decision, if pursued, will put at risk our regional status,” said Mr Mehan. “It also shows huge disrespect to our original peoples, the Darkinjung. “It wasn’t that long ago that Wyong Council were telling us they were broke. “Now they have the money and the time to waste on an unwanted marketing frolic,” said Mr Mehan. Media release, 25 Jul 2014 David Harris, Labor candidate for Wyong Media release, 24 Jul 2014 David Mehan, Labor spokesperson for The Entrance

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Mayor objects to IPART’s low water pricing yong Council’s water, sewerage and drainage services are copping a double whammy when it comes to regulation, costing ratepayers dearly.

Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton met with Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes recently to discuss the significant red tape and financial disadvantage council faces in being regulated by both the NSW Office of Water and the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). “We, along with Gosford City Council, are the only water authorities subject to regulation by both IPART and the NSW Office of Water,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “This double whammy is over the top and adds considerable costs to council. “The water, sewerage and drainage prices set by IPART in 2013 are resulting in council’s water and sewerage business incurring significant losses. “We expect to lose approximately $22 million between 2013 and 2017, which is the four year pricing period set by IPART. “Clearly that’s unsustainable,” mayor Cr Eaton said. Council recently asked for an early review of

prices set in 2013 by IPART to address the significant gap it faces between revenue and expenditure, but was refused. “IPART’s refusal to reconsider our prices simply demonstrates the inflexible regulatory system we are subject to,” Cr Eaton said. “All local government water utilities, except Wyong and Gosford, set prices using the NSW Office of Water’s Best Practice Guidelines and are based on full cost recovery. “The State Government is telling us to expect significant growth in both population and housing in the region, but is not providing a structure that allows us to prepare for it. “We simply want to fund our water and sewerage business properly. “The sooner we can move out of this overly restrictive process and back under the governance of the NSW Office of Water, the better off our community will be.” Media release, 21 Jul 2014 Wyong Council media

Greens candidate for Wyong announced ustine Suthers has been elected as the Greens candidate for the seat of Wyong with her campaign for the upcoming NSW election launched on Tuesday, July 29.

Ms Suthers, along with Greens NSW spokesperson on Mining and Agriculture Jeremy Buckingham, launched the campaign at Woodbury Park on the Wyong River where Barry O’Farrell made his infamous “no ifs, no buts” speech to the people of the Central Coast that there would not be mining in their water catchments. At the launch, Mr Buckingham gave a preview of a legislative framework for responsible mining that he will introduce into the NSW Parliament in August. Ms Suthers spoke of the Greens’ compassion and commitment to policies to help those most in need or facing injustice. “The Greens think beyond the political cycle and have strong policies regarding job creation, supporting small business, opposing irresponsible mining and the sale of public assets,” said Ms Suthers. “By voting Green we can, as a community, address housing affordability and job creation and provide real solutions to some of the complex problems behind high unemployment ﬁgures.” Ms Suthers has campaigned extensively against irresponsible mining in the region, including the Rocla sand

quarry extension, the Wallarah 2 coal mine and coal seam gas. She is in her final year of a Communications degree at Griffith University and said she wished to change misconceptions in the community about the Greens’ policies on economics and job creation. Justine is currently the vice-president of Woy Woy South P and C. Media release, 30 Jul 2014 Pete Fry, Central Coast Greens Media release, 28 Jul 2014 Jack Gough, office of Jeremy Buckingham MLC

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Social Procurement and Economic Participation Forum yong Council will host the Central Coast and Hunter Social Procurement and Economic Participation Forum on Thursday, August 28, to help organisations and government bodies make a positive difference to the community when purchasing their goods and services.

Social procurement involves the purchasing of quality goods or services that also produce a positive social outcome, such as strengthening local economic development, opening up new opportunities for disadvantaged communities or meeting the future needs of the local workforce. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said council spends close to $100 million a year on procurement and is pleased to be hosting such an important forum. “We want to see

projects in our region that deliver local jobs for local people, that lift the barriers to employment currently faced by our youth and other sections of our community,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “Council is doing our bit – we have plans for infrastructure projects and upgrades across the Shire and have a policy that gives preference to local suppliers when we make purchases. “We know this will make a real and lasting difference to our community and

we need other levels of government and businesses on board. “It is time to put your money where your mouth is,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Council’s community partnerships and planning manager Ms Julie Vaughan said the forum would have interactive sessions on job creation and economic participation in major projects, opportunities for participation from local and regional businesses, jobs and pathways to employment for disadvantaged

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eachers and support staff from six Catholic schools in the Broken Bay Diocese stopped work for three hours on Tuesday, July 22, as part of a stand against a draft agreement proposed by Catholic school employers.

Over 280 staff and 4,000 students from Holy Cross Kincumber, St Brigid’s Lake Munmorah, St Joseph’s East Gosford, Mackillop College Warnervale, St Mary’s Noraville and St Peters’ Tuggerah Lakes were affected by the stop work. The draft agreement includes plans to increase hours of faceto-face teaching, scrap

restrictions on class sizes, abolish the right to a 30 minute meal break and reduce sick leave. At a meeting at the Mingara Recreation Club, NSW Independent Education Union (IEU) president Ms Christine Wilkinson said: “We will not vote for an agreement that strips away every regulation and condition.” Mackillop College teacher and Central

Coast branch president of the NSW IEU Mr John Heffernan said: “An increase in face to face teaching and class sizes will lead to job losses.” Support staff are threatened with pay cuts between $6,156 and $17,417 per annum for the same work. Media Release, 22 July 2014 Carlo Rendina, Newcastle East

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tudents from ﬁve local high schools debated contentious issues close to their hearts at mock council meetings on Tuesday, July 29.

Wyong Council’s Chambers were handed over to students as part of the Future Council Program in the lead up to Local Government Week which runs from August 4 to 14. Council’s team leader in Community Education Ms Danielle Hargreaves said the program was linked to the Civics and Citizenship area of the school syllabus and provides an authentic learning experience to help students better understand the roles and responsibilities of local government. “Future Council is an opportunity for students to experience a real life council debate

while exploring both sides of a current local environmental issue they are interested in,” said Ms Hargreaves. “I know the students are passionate about these issues and environmental issues generally do have a direct impact on residents, their lifestyle and their community.” There were debates on skate parks, off leash dog areas, shark nets, plastic bags and illegal dumping. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who played himself on the day, said he hoped students gained a better understanding about the role of local government.

“A councillor’s role goes well beyond simply turning up and voting at a council meeting,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “We invest signiﬁcant time in talking to our constituents and need to be across a myriad of issues affecting our local area.” Attending the sessions were Year 9 and 10 students from MacKillop Catholic College, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary Colleges in Berkeley Vale and Tumbi Umbi as well as Wyong High School and Wyong Community Christian College. Media release, 2 Jul 2014 Wyong Council media

Teachers and support staff from six Catholic schools in the Broken Bay Diocese at the stop work rally at Mingara

Author correction n the July 18 edition of Wyong Regional Chronicle, Adrian Collins from TAFE Hunter Institute was incorrectly listed as the author of the article titled ‘Life after rugby course for NSW Waratahs’ on page 14.

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Coast Shelter to run Peninsula refuges Coast Shelter has won a tender to run all three homeless refuges on the Peninsula: Youth Angle in Umina, Woy Woy Women and Children’s Refuge and Woy Woy Youth Refuge. The tender gives Coast Shelter responsibility for the eight homeless refuges on the Central Coast. “Each of the three women’s refuges on the Central Coast will continue as women only and women with accompanying children only refuges and will provide the

The action came after a petition with 360 signatures was received by council from people who regularly crossed Wellington St to access the shops at Umina. According to the report to council by the Local Trafﬁc Committee, Wellington St provided access to parking at three locations (Bullion St, Alfred St and Oscar St) for the Umina Beach shopping strip. “It also provides an alternative east-west route to West St which often becomes congested due to the mix of vehicles and pedestrians,” states the report. A pedestrian and vehicle survey was carried out on Thursday, March 27, at three locations along Wellington St in an attempt to assess the need for pedestrian

same level of accommodation as was previously the case,” said Coast Shelter executive ofﬁcer Mr Laurie Maher said the women’s refuge would continue to operate as previously. He said an advisory committee, comprised only of women with feminist principles, would ensure homeless women and victims of domestic violence were assisted in an empathic and professional manner. Media release, 3 Jul 2014 Laurie Maher, Coast Shelter

Sydney Distance Education High School has opened its ﬁrst “learning hub” at the Peninsula Community Centre, with the initiative launched at an open day held on Tuesday, July 22.

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facilities. According to the report, the results of the survey needed to be considered in the context of the proposed outcomes of the Umina Beach Village Centre Transport Management and Accessibility Plan completed in May last year. The Plan recommended the diversion of through trafﬁc away from the village centre and the provision of improved pedestrian links between the village centre and the surrounding residential areas and beaches. The Transport Management and Accessibility Plan recommended several upgrade projects in Wellington St including trafﬁc signals at the Ocean Beach Rd- Wellington St intersection, construction of a roundabout at the Trafalgar Ave- Wellington St intersection and pedestrian

refuges in Wellington St at Alfred St and Bullion St. The report stated that the proposed intersection upgrades at each end of Wellington St would both include pedestrian facilities in the future, so no action to provide these was necessary at this time. “In regard to the provision of mid-block pedestrian facilities, the eastern end of Wellington St, between Trafalgar Ave and Bullion St, recorded the highest volumes of pedestrians (191) and vehicles (3411) over the two three hour periods of the survey,” says the report. “These results indicate that a pedestrian facility should be provided towards the eastern end of Wellington St.” Gosford Council agenda TR.14.44, 8 Jul 2014

The petition requested the installation of a pedestrian crossing and speed hump at the corner of Ocean View Rd and Schnapper Rd. The petition claimed there was a high volume of speeding trafﬁc and a high level of pedestrian activity to

and from the cinema, restaurants, markets and ferry. It stated that the pedestrian crossing and speed hump were needed to avoid someone being seriously injured. The council decided to take no action after it was told that the trafﬁc and pedestrian counts did not meet the numbers required to justify a crossing. The count was carried out on Sunday, March 30, between the hours of 1:45pm and 4:45pm. The pedestrians counted crossed Ocean View Dr, west of

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Schnapper Rd, with a total of 406 recorded. Of these, 97 used the existing pedestrian refuge and the remaining 309 crossed at various locations west of the refuge. A total of 866 vehicles used Ocean View Rd during the count. The ﬁgures averaged 136 pedestrians and 289 vehicles per hour. The Local Trafﬁc Committee told council that it should be noted that while the cinema and restaurants operate daily, the markets only operate on weekends and public

The hub will offer a ﬂexible distance education program combining the distance education with face to face support every Tuesday at the Centre. Mr Andrew Tuck said: “We are very excited to offer this unique blended distance education program on the Coast which will provide pathways for students from all walks of life.” “This initiative will provide opportunities for Sydney Distance Education High School students to engage with their teachers, their peers and their learning on a regular basis, without having to travel long distances,” said Mr Andrew Tuck, who organisation Coast Community Connections will host the program. “The hub at the Peninsula Community Centre aims to complement the Sydney Distance Education High School program with

Elsie Mills moves on Elsie Mills, former long-time trader on the Peninsula, has moved to Coolangatta after 87 years on the Central Coast.

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Zebra crossing for Wellington St A zebra crossing will be built in Wellington St, near Bullion St, Umina.

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holidays. The committee also noted there was no recognised desire line for pedestrians who were observed to cross at various locations along Ocean View Dr. The committee’s report stated: “Roads and Maritime Services advised that the purpose of the warrant formula is to ensure that pedestrian crossings are only provided where necessary. “Experience has shown that unused pedestrian crossings lead to motorist complacency and increased crashes at the location.”

It said that council had considered the matter in 2007 and resolved not to provide a linemarked pedestrian crossing then. It asked the RTA to consider extending the proposed Ettalong Beach CBD 40km/h speed limit to the intersection of Schnapper Rd. Roads and Maritime Services had since indicated it would not do so. Gosford Council agenda TR.14.39, 8 Jul 2014

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TAFE fee hikes and course cuts blasted

eputy Opposition Leader Linda Burney illiby Public School students assisted Wyong Council to regenerate a wildlife area in Jilliby and Labor candidate for Wyong to secure increased habitat for native fauna for the long term as part of National School David Harris have blasted the Liberal Tree Planting Day. Government for once again taking an axe to TAFE, with the budget revealing fee hikes and managing bushﬁre risks contributions. Council’s manager re-populate.” course cuts that will put quality education and Property Management Initial works have Mayor Cr Doug Eaton to properties by creating training out of reach. Ms Mary-Ellen said students planted and maintaining ﬁre involved the clearing

Speaking outside Wyong TAFE, Ms Burney reaffirmed Labor’s election pledge to halt the Liberals’ massive TAFE fee hikes and cap fees at 2014 levels. “From January 1 next year, Liberal Government changes to TAFE will see students face fees of up to $4,000 for basic certificates, with 40% of students set to pay between $500 and $1,500 extra for courses,” Ms Burney said. “The fee increases are on top of the Liberals’ cuts to TAFE since 2011 – slashing $800 million in funding and sacking more than 1,000 teachers and staff, including another 375 in this budget. “After years of cuts to TAFE courses and staff, these additional fee hikes show the Liberals just don’t care about keeping education affordable,” Ms Burney said. “Mike Baird has gone as far as abolishing the HSC completion course at Wyong TAFE – cutting off a key second chance for young people to attain a general education qualification. “Instead of providing new opportunities for young people, the Liberals’ state budget

includes cuts that will put a TAFE qualiﬁcation further out of reach for young people on the Central Coast. “Labor will invest in TAFE to make sure everyone has access to affordable education and training. Mr Harris said: “Youth unemployment on the Central Coast is as high as 11.5% and rising how are young people supposed to develop the skills they need to be work-ready if the Liberals are cutting HSC completion and tourism and hospitality courses at Wyong TAFE?” “We should be investing in our TAFE, not cutting funding and increasing fees for a key part of our public education system. “Young people in places like Ourimbah, Toukley and Wyong are ﬁnding a TAFE education increasingly unaffordable – and it’s all about to get a lot worse. “NSW Labor is committed to ensuring TAFE is an affordable, adequately-funded part of our public education system.” Media release, 28 Jul 2014 David Harris, Labor candidate for Wyong

Wallace said Wyong Council recognised the importance of providing habitat which was strategically located. “Where human activity has isolated plants and animals into pockets, the regeneration of related habitat sites is crucial to their survival,” Ms Wallace said. “ T h r o u g h rehabilitation of these areas, native animals may return and plants can revegetate, creating greater biological resilience and a larger gene pool from which to

trees while learning about their natural local environment. “It’s important that children participate and gain an awareness of what’s involved in conservation efforts and I commend Jilliby students for taking part,” Cr Eaton said. This initiative uses lands such as drainage reserves, which are not earmarked for development, to improve biodiversity and create linkages with surrounding wetlands. Council is also actively

breaks around bushland. “This will minimise risk to private property while still allowing plants and animals to ﬂourish.” The $90,000 project, begun in March this year, was partly funded by the NSW state government’s Local Land Services as well as developer

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entral Coast charity, Homeless No More, will host its third annual charity fundraising walkathon, Sneaks 4 Streets on Sunday, August 3, from Chittaway Bay to Norah Head to raise money for homeless people on the Central Coast. According to Homeless No More, the Central Coast has seen a 110% rise in the number of people on the streets in the past year, making the area the worst region in NSW for homelessness. Homeless No More founder and Sneaks 4 Streets event organiser Ms Elissa Scott said: “Families with four or more children are sleeping in their cars, on the streets, in parks and even in the caves in our local bushland.” Ms Scott and her team at Homeless No More work daily to not only relieve the ﬁnancial hardship for those in need, such as providing emergency accommodation, access to showers, food items, clothing and toiletries, but also to advance the levels of education among the homeless, disadvantaged and long-term unemployed, providing work related training, personal grooming and goal setting workshops. Ms Scott said that

it was common for Centrelink and housing facilities to call her and ask for assistance for homeless people who had approached them but said she mainly allowed the universe to bring her to the people who needed her help. “I look into the eyes of the homeless and I see into their souls,” said Ms Scott. “I know what it’s like to feel like no one loves you, I’ve been on the streets and I’ve wandered them with my mum. “I want those who are homeless to know that I’m going to love them and that I will move their lives forward,” said Ms Scott. Homeless No More boasts a 100% success rate of housing the homeless, as well as a strong connection with, and support from, the community, who donate through the organisation’s Pay it Forward scheme, providing food hampers, house appliances and

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emergency assistance for the homeless. In order to fund the work that the organisation carries out, Sneaks 4 Streets was created to raise money and awareness for the homeless on the Central Coast. The event name Sneak 4 Streets was developed from the idea of needing sneakers when going on long walks, reminiscent of the kilometres that homeless people travel on their feet every day. The walk will begin at Chittaway Bay and follow the paths to The Entrance Beach and then onto the ﬁnishing line at Soldiers Beach, Norah Head. Walkers are asked to meet at the Halekulani Bowling Club and will be provided with course directions. Central Coast local, and member of the Sneaks 4 Streets team, Ms Taylah Petrie said: “I really recommend participating in the walk, it’s so beautiful.” Ms Petrie is one of the many members of the community assisting in the running of the event. She, along with her mum Melissa, will hold a refreshment stand along

the walking track. “I participated in the walk two years ago, and then my mum and I were asked if we would like to set up a table for the walk and of course we said yes,” said Ms Petrie. “We give away refreshments to all of the walkers, as well as discounted gym memberships and trial passes. “It was an honour to be involved last year, and it will be an honour to be involved again this year and do my bit in helping the homeless,” she said. Buses will transport walkers from Halekulani Bowling Club to Chittaway Bay, and will also return walkers back to the club from Soldiers Beach, where a celebration will be held, including the presentation of medals, an auction, a free barbecue and entertainment. “I always get a street kid to perform,” said Ms Scott. “And this year we will also have Matt Williams, the lead singer of Australian band Dragon, coming to perform.” All participants are also encouraged to wear an orange T-shirt to match the orange, green

and purple colours of the Homeless No More charity. “We decided on orange because it’s bright, but also because it symbolises emotion,” Ms Scott said. In previous years, Sneaks 4 Streets has experienced success in entrant numbers, with 218 walkers participating in the ﬁrst year and 200 participating last year. “Those 200 souls that came, they really wanted to be there,” Ms Scott said. “They have some sort of connection to the homeless, and their support makes me feel really overwhelmed.” Ms Petrie said she was also impressed by the passion of the walkers. “It’s great to see so many local people contributing not only their time, but also their money, to such an amazing cause.” For the past two years, Ms Scott and the

team at Homeless No More has also invited a special guest celebrity to complete the walk. “Television personality Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson was involved in the ﬁrst year and Benjamin Norris, winner of Big Brother 2012, was involved last year,” said Ms Petrie. “The organisers of this event are amazing and should be so proud of themselves for running events such as this and for getting so many people from the community on board.” Those who cannot be involved in this year’s walk can Pay it Forward and provide physical goods for the homeless, or if they would rather, a direct monetary donation to the Give Now website. Madeline Parker, 9 Jul 2014 Interviewees; Elissa Scott and Taylah Petrie Website, 8 Jul 2014, Homeless No More

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he Central Coast branch of the Benevolent Society will celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day on Tuesday, August 5, at The Entrance Community Centre.

The day, which is ofďŹ cially held on August 4, is for families to celebrate the importance that family, culture and community plays in the development and wellbeing of children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a day that helps our children stand tall and feel connected and proud,â&#x20AC;? said Benevolent Society Central Coast Community Programs Aboriginal and family community worker Ms Cassa Hinton.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is Kids in Culture â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Strong, Resilient and Proud. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Benevolent Society has partnered with local Aboriginal organisations such as Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre and Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit to organise this wonderful day,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Hinton. The day will consist of cultural activities, Koori Choir, Gorokan High

School Dance Group, paint and dance workshops and a free barbecue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to invite all community members to come and join us in the celebration of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievements on the Central Coast,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Hinton. Email, 29 Jul 2014 Cassa Hinton, Benevolent Society Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara attending the book launch

Mariners out and about in the workforce ariners supporters running errands, doing their weekly shopping, or tending to some odd jobs on Tuesday, July 15, may have run into, or indeed be served by, one of their favourite players.

On the second day of the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-season ahead of Hyundai A-League season 10, Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; players were out and about helping a range of local businesses and organisations get their daily jobs done. While the day offered the Club the chance to give back to a range of its corporate partners and to the community, it also provided Phil Moss and his coaching staff the opportunity to push the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players outside their comfort zone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today is all about reinforcing to the players how lucky they are to have a career in professional sport,â&#x20AC;? Moss said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certainly, all the players have worked very hard to achieve their place as a professional footballer, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing wrong with a reminder of what the real workforce is like. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of our preseason program, we will be making sure that we

take the players out of their comfort zone and put them in a range of different environments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect that they will approach each task with professionalism and commitment to the cause, just like they would a game.â&#x20AC;? Moss added that he hoped the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; assistance helped make a difference to the business people of the Central Coast, as well as their employees and customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a day out of our lives that can make a difference to our sponsors and the local community,â&#x20AC;? he said. Central Coast Mariners also commenced its annual â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Club Nightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program the same day, with the ďŹ rst visit of the year going to the kids and volunteers at Woongarrah Wildcats Football Club. In total, the Mariners will conduct 10 Club Nights inclusive of coaching

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clinics and meet and greets throughout the pre-season. The Club will be lending its support to a diverse range of initiatives and events prior to Hyundai A-League 2014-15 match day one when the Newcastle Jets arrive at Gosfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, October 11, for the F3 Derby. Media release, 15 Jul 2014 Central Coast Mariners Media

obellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veteran community has received a funding boost to help commemorate its proud history of service.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Australian Armourers Association at Shelly Beach has received $2,615 in funding under the Australian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saluting Their Service grants programme to fund the printing of books on the history of RAAF armourers and armament from 1921 to 2001,â&#x20AC;? said Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I congratulate the Australian Armourers Association on its efforts to recognise the invaluable contribution of Australian servicemen and women, past and present, and

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ensure the next generations appreciate their service and sacriďŹ ce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This grant enabled the publication of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gunnies Roll Callâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tales and Stories of Armourers and Armament from World War 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations to president Rodney Smith, Neil Ratcliff and Norm Andrews for their hard work and commitment to bringing this project to fruition.â&#x20AC;? The Australian Armourers Association is one of 81 projects across the country funded from

the latest round of Saluting Their Service grants, with more than $187,065 being allocated to community and ex-service organisations around Australia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These funds support local, community-based projects such as the restoration of wartime memorabilia, establishing new memorials and ďŹ&#x201A;ag poles, and refurbishing existing memorials and local rolls of honour, Ms McNamara said. Media release, 28 Jul 2014 Luke Nayna, ofďŹ ce of Karen McNamara MP

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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 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 etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 0432 110 841 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

Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free conﬁdential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992

Gurdjieff Society I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and modern knowledge. Thurs evening fortnightly 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

Knitted Knockers Australia Free knitted prosthetics for women who have undergone a mastectomy 100% cotton, lighter, cooler/ warmer and easy care. Available by emailing cup size to Jill Richards wyeeclevercrafters@gmail.com PO Box 9096 Wyee NSW 2259

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

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 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 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

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Wyong Toastmasters Club Assist members with their self improvement, increased conﬁdence and self esteem by way of structured education modules in an entertaining atmosphere 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297 joppa@theorchards.com.au j pp @

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 www.pcfa.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 www.grow.net.au

GROW Groups meet weekly all year round 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 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available

Music Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698

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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Political Groups Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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 in the new Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600 wyongdramagroup@gmail.com y g g p@g

If you would like your Community Organisa on listed here, see www.duckscrossing. org/publica ons.html for the forms or contact Wyong Regional Chronicle on - 4325 7369

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The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Friday Aug 1

Tuesday Aug 26

Wyong Toastmasters Club Humorous Speech and Impromptu (Table Topics) Contests, Wyong RSL, 10:30am

National Seniors A u s t r a l i a - Wy o n g Branch annual meeting, 1:45pm, Canton Beach Sports Club Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, Wyong Race Club function centre, 6pm

Saturday Aug 2 The Rewbies, Budgewoi Soccer Club, 7:30pm Meet the Author talk with Avia and Jenny Ford, Ocean Bean Café, The Entrance, 3:15pm

Sunday Aug 3 Sneaks 4 Streets, Chittaway Bay, 9am

Thursday Aug 7 Resourceful Adolescent Program, Warnervale Family and Community Centre, 9:30am-2:30pm How to apply for Business Grants Workshop, Zenith Business Park, Tuggerah, 8am-11am

Saturday Aug 9 C o m m u n i t y Environment Network tree planting event, Lions Park, Long Jetty, 10am-12pm

Sunday Aug 17 Paws and Claws for a Cause walk, Rotary Park, Long Jetty, 10am

Wednesday Aug 27 Tuggerah Lakes Potters’ community stall, Lake Haven Shopping Centre, 9am2pm

Sunday Aug 31 Sydney Welsh Choir performance, Wyong Christian Community School, 2pm Country Girl Central Coast preliminary ﬁnal, The Boathouse, The Beachcomber Hotel, Toukley

Thursday Sept 4 Wyong Community Market Day, Wyong High School, 11:30am4pm

Wednesday Sept 10 Tuggerah Lakes Potters’ community stall, Lake Haven Shopping Centre, 9am2pm

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

Travel Friendship Force Central Coast A travel club with a difference!

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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Paws and Claws for a Cause walk he annual Paws and Claws for a Cause walk will take place on Sunday, August 17, beginning at the Long Jetty Rotary Park and ﬁnishing with festivities at The Entrance Memorial Park.

This year marks the sixth year the event has been held at The Entrance, with money raised shared between the Central Coast RSPCA and the Society of Companion Animal Rescuers (SoCares) Wyong Animal Care Facility. Participants are encouraged to register their pets for a fee of $10. There will be stalls, entertainment and displays for both pets and owners, at the ﬁnish line. Event coordinator Ms Donna Judge of The Entrance Town Centre Management said there would be a small agility display by John Gatt, K-9 Services, at Picnic Point, a best dressed dog competition and a coffee van. Last year’s walk raised $6,400 with over 700 participants taking part, and it is hoped this year will provide an even larger amount of funds for the two facilities. They have recently been contracted by Wyong Shire Council to manage and operate its Animal Care Facility in Charmhaven. SoCares attempts to

raise public awareness of their organisation, establish companion animal shelters and operate them for the welfare of unwanted pets, educate the general public of the various aspects of companion animal ownership and the welfare of those animals, lobby government bodies to improve the welfare of companion animals in respect to government legislation, policies, and codes of practice and help prevent cruelty to animals. Donations to the RSPCA help in the treatment and care of sick or injured animals, assist the operation of animal shelters, support the work of inspectorates, provide the community with education on animal welfare issues and help RSPCA NSW to bring about improvements in animal welfare legislation and standards. The idea for the Paws and Claws for a Cause walk came from the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk which takes place annually to raise awareness of animal cruelty.

MANGROVE DISTRICT MARKET Cnr Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Roads Mangrove Mountain 10 August 2014 - 8am till 2pm 2nd Sunday of each Month

The walk also helps raise awareness of pet obesity with 40% of all dogs in Australia said to be overweight or clinically obese. It is recommended that dogs get an hour of physical activity per day. Taking part in the walk is an easy way for pets to meet their daily exercise requirements and lower the risk of damaging bones, joints and ligaments, getting heart disease, having difﬁculty breathing, decreased liver function and digestive disorders which can be caused by obesity. As well as raising awareness and funds for the RSPCA and SoCares, the event is also about having fun. There are competitions with categories including best dressed dog, cutest puppy and best trick. Participants are reminded to keep their pets on a leash at all times, as there will be council rangers at the event who will not tolerate antisocial behaviour from the dogs. All pets participating in the walk must be vaccinated and micro chipped prior to the walk. Gabbie Richards, 30 Jul 2014 Interviewee: Donna Judge Websites, 30 Jul 2014 SoCares, RSPCA & Million Paws Walks

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

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Ducks Crossing Publications has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into financial difficulty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track. However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so. From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them. • Golden Scissors Hairdressing, • David Hill, Long Jetty • Lisa Louden & Ray Penton Wyong formerly trading as Strata Lounges • Bakefresh, Wyong • Jessica Davis of Erina - trading as • Big Prawn, Frazer Park • Tony Fitzpatrick trading as A1 cleaning services Futuretek Roofing

Coles car park oﬀ Yaralla Rd 7am –1pm Saturday August 2 The Entrance Farmers Markets Memorial Park 9am – 1pm Saturday August 9 Wyee Community Markets Cnr Forest Rd & Wyee Rd 9am - 2pm Wednesday August 13 All Saints Cra Stall Lakeside Plaza, The Entrance 9am If you would like your Markets listed here call 4325 7369

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Tuition Dance Position P osiitiion-V Vacant acan nt Gosford Scottish Country Dancers hold an intermediate class on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm at Wyoming - It’s an excellent form of exercise which brings men, women and young people together socially, learning new and old dances in a very friendly relaxed atmosphere No experience or partner necessary All ages welcome Cost $5.00 per week Contact Janice on 4388 2253

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 1, 2014 - P21

Wombats and Sea Eagles are Shire’s only Premier League winners

Senegalese international joins Mariners

n what was the ﬁrst major upset of the 2014 Premier League season, Kincumber celebrated their long-awaited return to Frost Reserve with a 3-2 win over Killarney District on Sunday, July 27.

While the result on paper (second versus 10th) was a major shock, Kincumber’s recent form – including going within minutes of downing The Entrance – suggested that the game was always going to be closer than the respective positions suggested. Killarney did take the lead in the 22nd minute through Blake Silvers, however, three goals to the Kincumber Roos in a 10 minute period either side of half-time (two to Nathan McIntosh and one to Nathan Ward) stunned the Killarney Vale Terriers and while an 88th Tim Knight penalty had Kincumber supporters on edge, the Roos were able to hang on for just their second win of the season. The result sees Killarney

drop from second to fourth place while Kincumber moves up to ninth spot holding off relegation for at least another week. In the match between Budgewoi and Wyoming, a crucial penalty save by Wyoming goalkeeper Ben Xerri just before half-time proved pivotal in what turned out to be a comfortable 5-1 win for the Wyoming Tigers at Frank Millington Field. Although Wyoming led 2-0 at the time through goals to Marc Falzon and Andy Klijn, the momentum could easily have swung Budgewoi’s way had the penalty been converted. As it was, goals to Darren Cooper and Keelan Austen early in the second half effectively sealed the win for the competition leaders

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with Falzon completing his brace in the 69th minute before Budgewoi scored a late consolation goal through Troy Runge. The loss means that Budgewoi remain under threat of relegation while the still-undefeated Wyoming move a point clear of The Entrance in first place. Berkeley Vale was another club that welcomed a return to their normal home ground, back on the wide open spaces of the Mingara field after playing their previous two matches on the small Chittaway Oval ground, and moving up to third place with a 3-1 win over Gosford City. Liam Naughton’s first goal of the season gave the Berkeley Vale Wombats an early lead although it was quickly cancelled out by Gosford’s Paul Custace. Berkeley Vale dominated for much of the second half and eventually broke through with goals to Troy Mumford in the 75th and 85th minute settling the result. In the match between The Entrance and Ourimbah, three goals in the first 35 minutes were enough for The Entrance to account for Ourimbah in their match at Pat Morley Oval. Dale Hall, Glenn Watkins and Brad Blackman were the scorers for The Entrance Sea Eagles who now move into second place and with a serious chance of becoming the first Premier League team ever to win the league championship in the same season as they were promoted. Media release, 28 Jul 2014 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

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he Central Coast Mariners have bolstered their strike force for the Hyundai A-League 2014-15 season with the addition of Senegalese international Malick Mané on a one-season loan deal from leading Swedish Allsvenskan outﬁt IFK Göteborg.

A powerfully built and pacey marksman, Mané commenced his professional career in his homeland with Casa Sports, before shifting to Europe and enjoying spells in two of Scandinavia’s top flights, the Allsvenskan and the Norwegian Tippeligaen. Born in Ziguinchor, Senegal, 25-yearold Mané linked with Göteborg earlier this year for €600,000 having impressed during his time with Sogndal Fotball between 2012 and 2014. The forward averaged a handy goal every four games for Sogndal during his two-year spell at the Club – his form earning him an international call up for the Lions of Teranga in 2012. Central Coast Mariners boss Phil Moss said he was excited to have a player of Mané’s calibre joining his squad, and that he is sure that the former Sogndal striker will add depth and quality to his team’s front third. “We’ve been looking for dynamic, attacking players during our recruitment process and Malick certainly possesses the attributes we’ve been looking for,” Moss said.

“He’s a very powerful player, he’s pacey, he’s good in one on one situations, and he’s a natural finisher, so we’re delighted to have finalised his loan move.” From Sweden, Mané said he was happy with his loan move to the Mariners, and described himself as a team player. “My attributes are that I work hard for the team, and try and do everything for the team – especially scoring goals,” Mané said. “(Alessandro) Del Piero played in Australia, so I am happy to play my football there. “I have read that Central Coast Mariners are a very good team, so I will be happy to represent the Club.” Moss said that it is crucial that he and his coaching staff take their time during each transfer window in order to add the best possible players to the Mariners’ squad. “As we showed in the January transfer window, we’re simply not going to rush in and sign players for the sake of it,” he said. “We need to do our due diligence, especially with foreign players, and ensure that the right players

are being offered the opportunity to join our Club. “We have spoken to Malick on a number of occasions and have outlined the culture of our Club and what’s expected of every Mariners player. “We are confident that he is coming to Australia for the right reasons and with the ambition to help us succeed in the Hyundai A-League. “Along with Mitchell Duke, Matt Simon, Nick Fitzgerald, Isaka Cernak and Tom Slater, Malick Mané provides us with another strong option in attack. “And, we hope to have another attacking recruit finalised over the coming days.” Media release, 25 Jul 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

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Halekulani and The Entrance win Zone ﬁnals

Jack Burnes and Jake Sowter The Entrance Bowling Club take out President Pairs title in a tight contest

Halekulani's Michael Stead and Pat Reynolds hailed the Central Coast Pair's Champions for 2014

he Central Coast Open, Senior and President Pairs ﬁnals were The Presidents Pairs played at Umina Beach Bowling Club on Saturday, July 19, in (for Grade Five Pennant cold and blustery conditions that had players constantly second Players and below) was an entertaining game guessing what grass line to take.

In the Open division Halekulani’s Michael Stead and Pat Reynolds, fellow bowlers from their junior days, established an early 6-0 lead over Ettalong’s Duncan Moore and Lee Trethowan before the Trethowan combination

strung together the next six ends to lead 7-6. Reynolds skipped away with two lots of multiples to lead 13-7 and were looking strong, but Trethowan wasn’t about to lie down and played some big bowls to recover to 13 apiece

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APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

and then 15-all after 18 ends. At this point it looked to be game on, but Stead and Reynolds came home the stronger to claim the remaining ends to take out the prestige Central Coast Pairs title 20-15. The Senior Pairs (60 years and over) was a one sided affair between Avoca Beach’s Alan Rogers and Col Passfield who jumped out of the blocks against the Digger’s Brian Pandelis and Neil Dell to lead 17-2 after eight ends. To the Diggers’ credit, they rallied in the difficult conditions to get within six shots after 15 ends (24-18), but the Rogers - Passfield duo were too strong on the day and ran out convincing winners 3318 to claim the senior’s title for 2014.

between The Entrance’s Jack Burnes and Jake Sowter up against Woy Woy’s Terry Hughes and Peter Hughes who looked the goods at 10 shots to ﬁve after 10 ends. But bowls has a habit of producing the unexpected with The Entrance boys picking up a telling seven to take the lead 12-10. From there on in it was a close tussle with Jake Sowter playing some big skippers bowls to keep their nose in front for a well-earned 21-18 victory to become the President Pairs champions. All winners will now contest the Bowls NSW State Titles to be played at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club from October 18 to 25. Media release, 21 Jul 2014 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

Roos’ loss to Knights puts them in jeopardy of not making the ﬁnals yong Roos rugby league team walked the ﬁnals tightrope at Morry Breen Field on Saturday, July 26, against Newcastle Knights in Round 20 of the VB NSW Cup.

The previous round’s narrow loss to NZ Warriors kept the locals in ninth position, two points behind Newcastle and only one ahead of Newtown. Another loss would almost certainly find the Roos having to rely on other results for post-season football. Wyong started well, with some bold attacking football creating scoring opportunities. However, the Roos were unable to take advantage of all those chances, and only took a 12-10 lead to the sheds at halftime. The loss of skipper Mitch Williams early in the second half blunted the home team’s attack, and constricted by the Knights accurate kicking game, Wyong eventually succumbed 22-12 to the northern neighbours. Eager to impress against his former club, lock Zane Tetevano had two powerful carries in

the opening set. Wyong went to halftime with a 12-10 lead. The Roos had completed 16 from 20 possession sets at half time while the opposition only 12 from 18. The home team trailed 5-2 in the penalties. In the second half, Newcastle were methodical, making ground when they could and kicking intelligently. Hooker, Williams had to leave the field during the second half, dislocating his right elbow while attempting a tackle. The hooker is the tip of the Wyong spear, and very little happens for the Roos without his involvement. His loss required a significant adjustment. Media release, 28 Jul 2014 Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 1, 2014 - P23

Wallarah 2 funds verandah for Northlakes Oval

Nash returns to Mariners entral Coast Mariners have strengthened their goalkeeping stocks for the Hyundai A-League 2014-15 season by signing a pre-contract agreement with former custodian Matthew Nash for a period of two years.

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on-one situations, and has a good distribution game, so he ticks a lot of the boxes that we look for in our goalkeepers,â&#x20AC;? Crawley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With Mattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s addition we will beneďŹ t in a number of ways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Firstly, alongside Liam Reddy he offers us another great option between the sticks, and secondly, we will be utilising his knowledge and expertise with our National Youth League squad goalkeepers in helping them progress through the ranks.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really are blessed to have someone like him coming into the Club,â&#x20AC;? Crawley concluded.

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developing the capacity and useability of the clubhouse and will beneďŹ t the wider Wyong community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For years the clubhouse has had no awning or verandah which has limited the use of this area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The installation of the awning will complement other planned upgrades â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like the installation of ďŹ&#x201A;ood lighting - and be a great addition to our local club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a non-mainstream sport on the Coast we can often get overlooked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To get support like this is great, not only does the funding mean we can continue to improve our facilities, it shows the kids that someone is interested in them and what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing.â&#x20AC;? Wallarah 2 community manager Mr Peter Smith said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is easy to see the passion and commitment that Lisa and the other volunteers who keep the Northern Lakes Power AFL Club ticking have for the kids and the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us, it was a pleasure to be able to bolster the club by offering a lending hand to help them enhance the clubhouse, offering tangible long term beneďŹ ts to all who regularly use the oval.â&#x20AC;?

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Funding provided under the Wallarah 2 Community Foundation will allow the group to install a cement verandah around the clubhouse, part of a twophased project which will also see an awning built to improve the amenity and useability of the clubhouse facilities, particularly in wet or extremely hot weather. For more than 10 years, Northern Lakes Power AFL Club has operated in San Remo, promoting the advantages of organised sport and working

in NSW State Leagues, said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delighted that he will be back on the books of the Mariners soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be back here,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very, very excited to be back with the Mariners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the ďŹ rst day I walked in here, everyone has made me feel welcome and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really just a great bunch of guys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole setup here is very professional and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier.â&#x20AC;? Central Coast Mariners goalkeeping coach and analyst, John Crawley, has coached Nash since he was 15, and said he believed he possessed the qualities necessary to excel at the Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Matt is a great communicator, reads the game well, is great in one-

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Nash, who was a member of the Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; squad under Lawrie McKinna from 2008 to 2009, will re-join the yellow and navy in September following the completion of his commitments with Bonnyrigg White Eagles in the 2014 National Premier Leagues New South Wales competition. The 33-year-old custodian has played with four Hyundai A-League clubs in the past, commencing life in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top ďŹ&#x201A;ight with the Mariners, spending a brief period on loan with Adelaide United (2008), and linking with Newcastle Jets (2010 to 2012) and Sydney FC (2012 to 2013). Nash, who has also represented several clubs

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