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Full steam ahead after 10 years of planning in Wyong, local dance groups always had to travel to places like Newcastle to perform. “Once The Art House is built, they won’t have to. “Local talent will be able to shine right here, at home. “I encourage everyone to get on board – become a friend of The Art House and spread the word about this amazing facility,” said Mr Horner.

y o n g Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton officially turned the first sod on construction of The Art House on Tuesday, November 18, with council officially awarding the tender to an experienced local operator.

North Construction and Building Pty Ltd were successful in the highly competitive tender process as they were able to significantly reduce costs while maintaining the high quality requirements of the design. C o u n c i l ’ s manager Community Partnerships and Planning Ms Julie Vaughan said they had a great track record in building major projects such as the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, Lakes Grammar School, Impact Centre Coastlife and Merewether Surf House. “We are pleased to have such an experienced builder on board and with

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An artist’s impression of the inside of The Art House

construction now underway The Art House is definitely on track to open by Christmas next year,” said Ms Vaughan. “It’s really exciting. “We have been lobbying, planning and designing for over 10 years and now it is full steam ahead. “All the design aspects remain the same, from the fly tower to 500 seat auditorium, exhibition area and studio to the foyer cafe,” said Ms

Vaughan. Mayor Cr Eaton said this was the final step before construction could begin. “I’ve championed this project for 10 years and in less than 400 days it will open,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “This is truly an exciting time for arts in the Shire. “The Art House will be the flagship building for the arts and will not only better accommodate our amazing local groups

but also host touring shows that otherwise would pass us by,” he said. The Art House Ambassador and international dancing star and choreographer, Josh Horner, grew up in Wyong and said he knows firsthand how much local performance groups and the community will benefit from the facility. “I loved performing from a young age and when I was growing up

Total Fire Ban Total Fire Ban has been declared for five regions of NSW including Gosford and Wyong for Friday, November 21, due to forecast hot and windy conditions.

No fires may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended during a Total Fire Ban. Gas and electric barbeques may be used provided certain conditions are met.

Total Fire Ban rules and a map of current Total Fire Ban areas are available at www.rfs. nsw.gov.au. Email, 20 Nov 2014 RFS Media

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Wyong services directory Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 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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Family Drug 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

Family and Relationships Parents Helpline 132 055 Oasis Youth Centre 4353 9799 Horizons (For families) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966

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Wyong Hospital 4394 8000 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

Counselling Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

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Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

Emergency Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Wyong Police Station 4356 6099 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Wyong Shire Council 4350 5555 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Coast Community Centre 4325 3510 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Wyong - 4333 6942 Department of Community Services Wyong - 4352 6500 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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The Remembrance Day ceremony in Gosford on November 11 The crowd watching the ‘How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds’ competition at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival

Ten treated for smoke inhalation Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Park Road, Woy Woy, at around 3pm. The fire, which was believed to have started in a garage, spread to a unit and was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW. Of the 10 people treated for smoke inhalation, nine were conveyed to Gosford Hospital.

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‘Biggest crowd’ at Oyster Festival Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said: “This year was by far the biggest crowd we have experienced and clearly shows that locals and visitors love to come to Ettalong Beach and enjoy our oysters, seafood, wine and entertainment. “The weather was fantastic and the crowds responded accordingly,” said Mr Wales. “Stall holders and local businesses did a roaring trade with the Ettalong Beach Diggers packed with visitors. “The Festival was boosted by the recent completion of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore upgrade which added a new dimension to the event allowing families to picnic as well as attend the Oyster Festival. “And no Oyster Festival would be complete without the traditional How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds.” Media release, 10 Nov 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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No-one was reported to be suffering from life threatening injuries. The fire is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, but police are investigating the cause. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com. au/. Media release, 9 Nov 2014 NSW Police Media

Support grant for community facilities Council has allocated more than $7500 to help improve the Peninsula Community Centre and the Umina Country Women’s Association Hall, as part of the latest round of its Community Facility Support Program. The program aims to provide financial assistance to management committees of community buildings for maintenance and upgrade works that ensure the long-term continued and increased usage of community facilities. The Peninsula Community Centre has been awarded $3664 to replace the louvre style windows in the dance studio room with glass and gyprock panelling to improve the sound and heating and cooling conditions in line with other rooms

Part of Kibble Park to be rezoned for commercial use osford Council has given consent, although not unanimously, According to the report to to the lodgement of applications to subdivide, reclassify and council by the Department rezone the land occupied by Gosford City Library, Kibble Park of Community Growth, the Gosford City Library Cafe and former Eliza St portions of Kibble Park, Gosford.

Crs Vicki Scott, Deanna Bocking and Hillary Morris voted against the decision. Kibble Park is classiﬁed as ‘Community’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014. The former site of Eliza

St that bisects Kibble Park is classiﬁed as ‘Operational’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014. Council will now lodge the relevant documentation to subdivide and reclassify the library and Kibble Park

Cafe portions of Kibble Park to ‘Operational’ and commence processes to rezone the two portions along with the former site of Eliza St to an appropriate zoning to allow current and future uses.

will relocate to the nearby ‘Kibbleplex’ facility and the current library building will be used for another, yet to be determined use. The Kibble Park Cafe building is currently used for commercial restaurant

activities and this is likely to continue into the future The report stated that in order to deal with the current and possible future uses and any lease tenures of the library and Kibble Park Cafe buildings, it is recommended that the two portions of land be subdivided from the main Kibble Park site, reclassiﬁed

opriately and rezoned appropriately mmercial to allow for commercial uses. les was Cr Gabby Bowles a strong advocate for the rezoning and said it was the sensible thing to do..

Gosford Councilil agenda GRO.26, 28 Oct 2014

An event being held in the Umina Country Women’s Association Hall

within the centre. The Umina Country Women’s Association has been granted $3000 to paint the interior of the hall. This is stage one of an update plan by the association branch which is currently being prepared

“We have been lobbying, planning and designing for over 10 years and now it is full steam ahead. “All the design aspects remain the same, from the fly tower to 500 seat auditorium, exhibition area and studio to the foyer cafe,” said Ms Vaughan. Mayor Cr Eaton said this was the final step before construction could begin. “I’ve championed this project for 10 years and in less than 400 days it will open,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “This is truly an exciting time for arts in the Shire. “The Art House will be the flagship building for the arts and will not only better accommodate our amazing local groups but also host touring shows that otherwise would pass us by,” he said. The Art House

by its committee in conjunction with members of the Umina Men’s Shed who have agreed to assist the association with its plan and implementation. Gosford Council agenda GRO.29, 11 Nov 2014

An artist’s impression of the inside of The Art House

Ambassador and international dancing star and choreographer, Josh Horner, grew up in Wyong and said he knows firsthand how much local performance groups and the

community will benefit Newcastle to perform. everyone to get on from the facility. “Once The Art House board – become a friend “I loved performing is built, they won’t have of The Art House and from a young age and to. spread the word about when I was growing up “Local talent will be this amazing facility,” in Wyong, local dance able to shine right here, said Mr Horner. groups always had to at home. travel to places like “I encourage Media release, 17 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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Chittaway Point rezoning a concern L abor candidate for Wyong Mr David Harris has called on Wyong Council to extend the consultation period for the proposed rezoning of land at Chittaway Point for a new housing development. The proposal seeks to change sensitive flood prone environmental land to residential zoning. Mr Harris said he was recently invited to a public meeting at Chittaway Point attended by around 60 local residents who voiced concerns about the scale of a proposed development in their local area. “I have serious concerns about this development,” he said. “This is an area that has major flooding issues, limited road access and sewerage, and the land is currently zoned E2 Environmental Conservation and E3 Environmental Management. “Residents rightly

pointed out that in the 2007 floods there was no access to the area and electricity was out for up to three days for some locals. “Having visited the area during the massive flood, I have serious concerns about any large scale development and I am particularly concerned about the amount of fill that would be required as well as how that might force water onto adjoining properties or into the nearby creek at a dangerous rate causing bank erosion and even more sediment dumped into Tuggerah Lakes. “This development will have a major impact on the way of life for locals in the area, and I

share their concerns. “Locals aren’t necessarily opposed to new development, but they say there are many issues including traffic management, capacity of local sewerage infrastructure, flood mitigation and the scale of the proposal which could see up to 214 new residential blocks. “We have to be vigilant about developers buying up marginal, environmentally sensitive land cheaply and then seeking to have the land rezoned for massive profits at the expense of local residents,” Mr Harris said. Media release, 11 Nov 2014 David Harris, Labor candidate for Wyong

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Council looks into the future yong Council will make a submission in response to the babies need to be born Department of Planning and Environment’s, Your Future: here – the situation where mothers have to travel to Central Coast, discussion paper.

The submission is a key first step for council to inform the Department of Planning and Environment of current challenges in delivering required infrastructure for the growth of Wyong Shire. The Your Future: Central Coast discussion paper analyses the current strengths and weaknesses of the Central Coast region and identifies key trends and challenges over the next 20 years. The discussion paper identifies that by 2031 as a region the Central Coast can be expected to: have a population growth of 64,250 persons (41,652 for Wyong Shire); have 26% of the population aged over 65 years of age;

have a housing demand of 36,800 new homes; and require an additional 30,750 new jobs to support the expected additional population. Council’s submission addresses the development of quality affordable housing, business growth and employment generation, strengthening the performance of centres and also identifies infrastructure and management priorities to meet these needs. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “Our population is expected to grow by 40% by 2031 and this creates huge challenges for council.” “Staff have put forward some exciting suggestions

for infrastructure to meet this increased demand such as a bridge over the lakes from Chittaway to The Entrance to ease congestion and a shuttle train to connect transport nodes. “Funding appears to be on the table from both the State and Federal Governments to make the Link Rd a reality which is vital if we are to cater for the increase in population expected in our north. “This report also makes an upgrade of Wyong Hospital a priority and I raised with the Premier just last week that we need to ensure a suitable maternity wing is provided at the hospital. “The growth will be in our part of the Shire and

Gosford cannot continue into the future. “The Government’s Independent Review Panel recommended the abolition of Lake Macquarie Council to establish a southern boundary to the new Newcastle City LGA. “Our suggestion to extend our boundary northwards is a sensible response and provides a logical boundary between city and region. “Any decision on boundary adjustments will be ultimately decided by the State Government as part of the Fit for the Future process which is currently underway,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Media statement, 12 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

Community satisfaction with roads increases yong Council has received a report on the management of pavements of the local road network and a recent customer satisfaction consultation.

Council currently spends some $50 million annually on road pavement renewals and resurfacing and maintenance. In 2009/2010 policy changes, designed to optimise works, were made which resulted in considerable improvement to the condition of Wyong pavements. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “Council is currently spending record amounts on improving the roads in the Shire.” “Council staff have worked tirelessly to ensure our program of

works is both effective and sustainable. “I am delighted that community satisfaction with the condition of road pavements has increased to the point council can now broaden our improvement program for kerb and gutter, footpaths and other road related facilities. “We are getting back to basics and delivering in the key areas of roads, rates and rubbish control and the community are clearly enjoying the benefits.” Media statement, 12 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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Cost benefit analysis to be done on council merger yong Council has officially received the report on Fit for the Future.

Fit for the Future is the NSW Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to a three year independent review of Local Government and is anchored by a statewide $1 billion reform package. Wyong Council is required to submit a proposal of how it intends to become â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fit for the Futureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by June 30. Council agreed in principle to commissioning a cost benefit analysis on a merger between Gosford and Wyong Councils noting State Government funding for 50% of the cost and 25% from each council. Council agreed to appoint a facilitator in conjunction with Gosford Council and the general manager be authorised to appoint the facilitator. The general manager must now report back to council on the outcomes of appointing a facilitator and undertaking a cost benefit analysis. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I met with the Minister for Local Government and representatives of Gosford City Council just this week to nut out a way forward through this

process.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want a thorough and objective analysis of the possible costs and benefits for Central Coast residents and for them to have a say as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mayor McKinna has agreed to support the appointment of a government facilitator and to moving forward on a cost benefit analysis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in great financial shape and are indeed fit for the future but we need to have the right facts so we can make the right decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whilst we are fit we may still be able to deliver more to the Central Coast community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mayor McKinna and myself agreed that we would bring this proposal back to our councils for endorsement but keeping in mind that this does not bind us to go ahead with an amalgamation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are starting down the path the State Government requires us to go down and I am confident it will lead to the right outcomes for our community,â&#x20AC;? said mayor Cr Eaton. Media statement, 12 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

Wyong River Construction Project was Highly Commended Wyong Council engineering project has been recognised as one of the best in the state.

The Wyong River Construction Project was Highly Commended in the Environmental Enhancement Project or Initiative category at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) state conference recently. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of Special Projects Mr Greg McDonald said he was delighted to be at the conference and watch project manager Mr Stuart Baverstock receive the award on behalf of council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This award is a credit to the staff and contractors involved as it showcases the great benefits of this project for the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a major project aimed at minimising erosion to protect the nearby Alison Rd, and stopping sediment from entering into Tuggerah Lakes,â&#x20AC;? Mr McDonald said. The works included restabilising 150 metres of streambank along Wyong River, just off Alison Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Had the erosion continued it would have threatened not only the Lakes, but also the busy Alison Rd and important communications infrastructure,â&#x20AC;? Mr McDonald said. The $2.4 million project came in under budget and was completed in two stages. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stage one involved contractors working from a barge to install

steel piles and recycled concrete blocks and sandstone backfill,â&#x20AC;? Mr McDonald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stage two involved staff extending the rock backfill up the bank to form a sloped rock wall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also provided a new cycleway, fence and landscaping.â&#x20AC;?

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said council was leading the way in providing innovative engineering solutions to complex problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the knowhow and commitment to deliver these important projects for the betterment of our community,â&#x20AC;?

mayor Cr Eaton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are showing other councils how to get things done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to this project, our residents can now walk from Wyong train station to Wyong Milk Factory on a shared pathway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; going past the beautiful river,â&#x20AC;? said mayor Cr Eaton. Media release, 11 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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Lake Munmorah lights installed after three year battle

oads and Maritime Services (RMS) have now completed the long awaited light installation project at the intersection of Saliena Ave and the Pacific Highway, Lake Munmorah.

Member for Swansea Mr Garry Edwards said the completion on Friday, November 14, was the culmination of three years of lobbying by residents of the Lake Munmorah Residential Resort to install street lights to improve night-time visibility for motorists at the busy intersection. “After three years, the residents of Lake Munmorah Residential Resort can finally enjoy the benefits of the much-

needed installation of streets lights on Saliena Ave,” Mr Edwards said. “I congratulate and acknowledge the residents who fought hard for this project and who took the initiative to improve the safety of their community. “This project was truly a collaborative effort between the Lake Munmorah Residential Resort community and myself. “I would like to

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Rally results in withdrawal of land rights amendment he NSW State Government has formally withdrawn the land rights amendment, which was introduced three weeks previously, following a demonstration by Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) and other land rights activists.

Darkinjung LALC gathered in Sydney’s Hyde Park on Monday, November 3, alongside a number of other Land Council representatives to protest the Crown Lands Amendment Bill 2014 which aimed to extinguish hundreds of Aboriginal land claims. The proposed bill would also retrospectively void previous land claims that had been made, some of which date back two decades. “Our voices have been heard,” said Darkinjung’s CEO Mr Sean Gordon. “We have been successful in having this amendment thrown out of Parliament, a feat which would not have been possible without the support of our community and Aboriginal communities across NSW,” he said.

The introduction of the bill stemmed from the settlement of a 20-year land claim battle over Red Rock beach. Coffs Harbour LALC first lodged its application for land rights in 1993, and following a knock back in 2009, the Land Council’s appeal was won in the Land and Environment Court last year. The rally held by Darkinjung and other Land Councils was called after Crown Lands Minister Kevin Humphries introduced the controversial bill without any prior consultation with Aboriginal people, leaders or organisations, with the intent of rushing the bill through the last sitting weeks of Parliament. “The Minister wanted to bypass the opinions of Aboriginal organisations

and people in order to pass the legislation off the back of the Red Rock settlement,” said Mr Gordon. “I am proud that we stood up to the NSW Government and showed that we will not back down when it comes to our land rights. “This battle is far from over, but the rally demonstrated that we can achieve anything when we unite and fight this together,” he said. Darkinjung chairman Mr Joshua Toomey said: “The voices of our community were loud and clear in our objection of the bill.” “The outcome affirms the positive effects of people power in preventing a backward step around Aboriginal land rights.” Media release, 11 Nov 2014 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic

DA lodged as an enabler yong Council has not yet made a decision about whether the council-owned Iconic Development Site on Anzac Ave, Wyong, will be developed by council itself, developed within a private public partnership or sold to a private party for development.

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storeys of commercial space above a retail ground floor. According to council’s manager Property Development Mr Steve Mann, the DA is seen as an enabler and does not commit council as the developer even though it lodged the DA. “At this stage, no decision has been made about whether the site will be developed by council itself,” said Mr Mann. “ W h i c h e v e r approach is taken, we’re committed to enabling the development of the site to create hundreds of construction and ongoing jobs and also help to rejuvenate the Wyong town centre.” Media statement, 6 Nov 2014 Steve Mann, Wyong Council

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Ancestral remains laid to rest at special, secret places he ancestral remains of two individual Aboriginal people have been brought back to their Country on the Central Coast as part of a repatriation program.

The remains were returned from the Sydney University’s Shellshear Museum and laid to rest with traditional cultural practices. The repatriation is a result of Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Darkinjung LALC and Guringai Tribal Link working together to identify appropriate sites. Part of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Repatriation of Ancestral Remains Program, the repatriation included undertaking a number of traditions so that the process was carried out in a respectful and culturally meaningful way.

Darkinjung LALC representative Ms Sharon Hodgetts said the ceremonies were conducted with an initiated Elder and were an opportunity to afford these ancestors recognition and dignity. “The repatriation includes bringing remains back to their Country and undertaking appropriate cultural practices such as a smoking ceremony,” said Ms Hodgetts. Aboriginal and nonAboriginal staff of OEH and NPWS worked with Darkinjung to prepare the sites. The remains were found at two different locations on the Central Coast with one set, male, found in 1958 on dunes at Shelly Beach.

The remains of a female were found at Pretty Beach, date unknown. The remains were handed to police and when it was found they were not the result of foul play they were given to the Shellshear Museum at Sydney University. Investigation indicates the Aboriginal remains date back prior to European contact. OEH cultural heritage officer Mr Brad Welsh said it was an ongoing process to work closely with indigenous communities to return remains and artefacts to their ancestral custodians. “The OEH is proud to provide support to communities and facilitate the repatriation

The Repatriation Ceremony in Tuggerah

of ancestral remains and artefacts,” he said. The remains have been laid to rest in their Country in Bouddi National Park and Tuggerah Nature Reserve at special, secret places. Up until the late 1940s,

Aboriginal remains were removed from graves and burial sites, as well as hospitals and prisons. Thousands of remains were sent to museums and scientific institutions throughout Europe and elsewhere.

They also formed part of the collections of Australia’s major natural history museums established in the mid19th Century. Media release, 18 Nov 2014 Susan Davis, NSW NPWS

Draft Warnervale District Contributions Plan under review yong Council has received a report on the Warnervale District exhibition comment. Contributions Plan.

Warnervale District is a major growth area within Wyong Shire, comprised of the suburbs of Wadalba, Woongarrah, Hamlyn Terrace, Warnervale Town Centre and Precinct 7A.

The Warnervale District Contributions Plan will determine the contribution rates and means of providing the public amenities necessary as a result of proposed development.

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The plan is prepared in accordance with legislation and is required to equitably apportion costs. Council will place the Draft Warnervale District Contributions Plan on

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Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “We have already heard tonight about how we will need to find space and infrastructure for the huge growth in our population expected in the next few years.” “A lot of this will happen in the Warnervale

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area and we need to have the policies and plans to facilitate this growth. “This report is about ensuring developers pay their way and help deliver essential infrastructure such as parks, sporting fields, community and cultural facilities and roads works that this growing population will

need. “The draft plan will underpin future development in Warnervale and I encourage comment from community and business stakeholders.” Media statement, 12 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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Three more Gross Pollutant Traps for Tuggerah Lakes yong Council has accepted a $495,652 tender for the construction of Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs) in San Remo, Buff Point and Budgewoi.

The new GPTs are part of council’s improvement strategy for the Tuggerah Lakes system. Last financial year the devices collected more than 650 tonnes (more than 65 truckloads) of debris including litter, garden waste and sediment from entering the lakes system.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “The Tuggerah Lakes system is a vital recreational and environmental resource for Wyong Shire.” “The new gross pollutant traps will dramatically improve water quality - trapping litter and organic material more effectively into dry

storage bays for easy removal by council staff. “Council and the community are working hard to make the lakes system a source of local pride and pleasure – together we can make Tuggerah Lakes sparkle.” Media statement, 12 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

Flood planning maps to be regularly updated yong Council has requested that the General Manager proceed with a proposal to remove Flood Planning Maps from the Wyong Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013 and that the Wyong Development Control Plan (DCP) 2013 be amended accordingly.

The proposed amendment involves removing the flood planning layer from the Wyong LEP 2013 to be replaced by an online flood mapping tool that can be regularly updated without the need for regular LEP amendments. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “The new online mapping tool speeds

up information flow for council and residents, making the latest flood mapping information a mouse click away.” “It makes such good sense to make practical use of this innovative technological advance to ensure the people of Wyong Shire have access to reliable and accurate flood maps.

“This will simplify the process for dwelling proposals on the flood fringe and increase clarity on where development can and cannot be undertaken on flood prone land,” he said. Media statement, 12 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

Binh Dinh delegation looks for innovative waste management

yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton met with senior officials from the Binh Dinh province of Vietnam on Tuesday, November 18, to discuss council’s waste management practices.

Mayor Cr Eaton said winning the Waste Management Association of Australia’s major award in 2013 shone a light on best practice at council’s Buttonderry Waste Management Facility (BWMF), attracting interest from Australia and further afield. “Waste may not be a sexy subject but it is definitely of universal concern and innovative waste management can make a real contribution to better global, economic and environmental

outcomes,” he said. “Wyong Shire Council is leading the way in waste management. “Our state-of-theart processes mean that almost 45% of waste received at BWMF is recycled, saving 110,000 tonnes of valuable resources from landfill,” he said. BWMF, located on Hue Hue Rd at Jilliby, is the only operational landfill site in the Shire. It includes a composting facility, operating landfill cells, closed cells, a transfer

station and all associated infrastructure. Approximately 250,000 tonnes of waste is received at BWMF each year. Binh Dinh is the most populous province of the South Central Coast of Vietnam with a population in excess of 1.5 million. The Binh Dinh delegation is made up of senior State and Local Government officials. Media release, 12 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

Road works update

yong Council has received a report on the status of its Road Capital Rolling Works Program.

The scheduled 45km of pavement resealing for 2014/15 will commence this month after delays due to low road surface temperatures this spring. Council staff have carried out road stabilisation at: Goobarabah Ave, Lake Haven; Jenson Rd , Wadalba; and Hammond Rd, Toukley. Upgrades and renewals were also

completed at: Berkeley Rd, Berkeley Vale; The Ridgeway, Tumbi Umbi; Goobarabah Ave, Lake Haven; Hammond Rd, Toukley; and Corona Lane, Glenning Valley. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “Council’s $26 million investment in an optimised road works program is on track and on budget. “Our residents are starting to see the benefits

with upgrades to many popular local roads now complete. “The rigour and skill our roads staff use in planning and implementing projects is a credit to them and sets a benchmark for teamwork in the council.” Media statement, 12 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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Failed armed robbery at Tumbi Umbi olice are appealing for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery in Tumbi Umbi on Friday, November 14.

Just before 9pm, a 31-year-old man was working at the counter of a service station on Tumbi Creek Rd, when a man entered with his face covered. The man threatened the attendant with a knife demanding cash. The attendant threw his mobile phone at the man. The man then ran from

the shop empty handed. Police were contacted and Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended commencing an investigation. Forensic specialists attended and examined the scene. The man was described as Caucasian

in appearance, aged in his early 20s, slim build, short bleached blonde hair, and was wearing a white t-shirt with a black motif on the front, tan pants with black stripes down the sides of the legs and a half plaster on his right forearm. Media release, 15 Nov 2014 NSW Police Media

Tuggerawong man arrested for Tumbi Umbi fire olice have charged a man after he allegedly set ﬁre to a house in Tumbi Umbi on Thursday, November 13.

A 57-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman, who are known to each other, allegedly had an argument at a home on Wendie Close, Tumbi Umbi. The woman got into a car to leave and the man allegedly threatened to burn down her house. She then left the location. At about 6pm, emergency services were called to the home after reports it was on fire.

Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended with Fire and Rescue NSW, who extinguished the fire. An investigation was commenced and the scene was examined by specialist forensic officers. The investigation determined that the fire was deliberately lit. At about 4pm the

following day, police attended Cadonia Estate Rd, Tuggerawong, and arrested the 57-year-old man. He was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with malicious damage by fire, he was bail refused and appeared before Gosford Bail Court on Saturday, November 15. Media release, 15 Nov 2014 NSW Police Media

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hirteen of the 22 swimming locations in the Gosford LGA have been given the thumbs down on water quality and swimming safety in the State of the Beaches 2013-14 report, including popular tourist beaches, Terrigal and Ocean Beach.

Wamberal Lagoon, Avoca Lagoon, Patonga Creek, Pearl Beach rock pool, Ettalong Channel, Pretty Beach baths, Woy Woy baths, Davistown baths and Yattalunga baths were all given a poor rating while Terrigal Lagoon was given a very poor rating. Nine swimming locations, including MacMasters Beach, Avoca, North Avoca, Wamberal and Forresters Beach were labelled as good. No swimming locations in the Gosford LGA were labelled as very good, compared with 16 of Wyong Shire’s swimming locations that received the top rating. According to the report, while water quality was generally suitable for swimming in dry weather conditions at Terrigal and Ocean Beaches, elevated enterococci levels may be recorded following light rainfall. “Terrigal beach is often impacted by discharge from Terrigal Lagoon. “It is recommended that swimming be avoided during and up to one day after rainfall or if there are signs of stormwater pollution, such as discoloured water or odour or ﬂoating debris,” states the report. The report highlighted 42 swimming locations in NSW that failed to live up to the community’s expectations for water safety including four ocean beaches, 22

estuarine beaches and 16 lake/lagoon swimming sites. Gosford Council’s Director of Governance and Planning Ms Danielle Dickson said local beachgoers could be confident that Gosford City had some of the cleanest ocean beaches in NSW. “The report graded nine of the 11 ocean beaches monitored in the Gosford region as good,” said Ms Dickson. “Unfortunately, not all of our beaches escaped the impacts of rainfall during the year with Terrigal and Ocean beaches rated as poor. “Overall, the water quality at most locations improved in 2013/2014 as a result of drier conditions, and it is expected that it will continue to improve as rainfall conditions return to average. “Forty one percent of Gosford’s 22 monitored sites were graded as good or very good in 2013/2014, up from 32% in 2012/2013. “However, the report also identified the continued water quality issues at 11 of the region’s lagoon, estuarine and ocean baths swimming sites. “Sites like Terrigal Lagoon, Patonga Creek, Ettalong Channel and Cockrone Lagoon rated poorly, mainly due to stormwater and wastewater impacts following wet conditions and flooding events.

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“Swimming sites graded as poor or very poor have permanent advisory signs recommending that swimming should be avoided for up to three days after rain in estuarine or lagoon environments and up to one day after rain at beaches. “Beachwatch also issues daily pollution forecasts to enable swimmers to make informed decisions about where and when to swim. “Council continues to invest millions of dollars each year in protecting local water quality by improving the performance, reliability and capacity of its sewerage and stormwater networks in

the vicinity of many of these sites. “Just this year, two new stormwater harvesting and reuse schemes worth around $7 million started operating in Terrigal and East Gosford. “We’re also currently seeking the community’s feedback on our latest efforts to protect the health of Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone lagoons. “The draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Gosford’s Coastal Lagoons will provide guidance for future actions that will help to achieve longterm improvements to each lagoon’s health,” Ms

Dickson said. NSW Shadow Minister for Water Peter Primrose said people shouldn’t have to put up with declining water quality and polluted waterways because of the Government’s cuts to water maintenance – especially as we approach summer. “It’s unacceptable that many of our best-loved swimming spots have been given the thumbs down by Beachwatch in their latest State of the Beaches report. “This has an impact on our everyday lives. “Our beaches are dirtier than they once were. “You get more wastewater overﬂows into our rivers and

into the ocean. “People are more likely to get sick “Our tourism sector also suffers because we have less ability to market our beautiful beaches to the world. “You can’t just blame the rain every time a beach has to be shut or someone gets sick. “That’s an excuse, not a solution,” said Mr Primrose. Media statement, 13 Oct 2014 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council Media release, 7 Oct 2014 Chris Taylor, office of Peter Primrose State of the Beaches 2013-14 report, Oct 2014

Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill said The Abbott Government’s decision was yet another blow to the people of the Central Coast. “Tony Abbott’s decision to close all 61 Medicare Locals around the country – despite promising before the election ‘We are not shutting any Medicare Locals’ – and replace them with 30 new health bureaucracies leaves the future of healthcare in the region under a cloud,” said Senator O’Neill. “The specific health requirements of people on the Coast will be lumped in with those in a new megaregion that will stretch from Gosford to the Queensland border and absorb three Medicare Locals: Central Coast; Hunter; and New England. “Our Medicare Local was just what the name suggested, a local, grassroots organisation geared to the specific healthcare needs of families here. “The impacts of these cuts and mergers will be felt at the community level, particularly by the most vulnerable, and will likely have longer term adverse population health outcomes. “Under this new megaregion, which is about the size of England, it will be one size fits all from Terrigal to the Tweed, and everyone will get a number and stand

in the queue,” Senator O’Neill said. Senator O’Neill said the boundaries for the new Primary Healthcare Networks were released by side-door, with no announcement by the Government and no explanation of the immediate future for local health services, as Medicare Locals are dismantled. “The Blue Mountains, smaller than the Coast, got its own Primary Health Network. “Where were the local Liberals when this carve up happened? “They just aren’t ﬁghting for the Coast. “The uncertainty that comes with this sleight-ofhand approach to public health not only affects

patients who relied on Medicare Locals to direct them to the appropriate treatment in their area but also leaves the 75 Medicare Local staff employed at Erina fearing for their jobs. “It has been estimated that the cost to close Medicare Locals will be more than $200 million. “Thursday’s revelation will create chaos, delays and more costs,” Senator O’Neill said. The discovery of the Primary Health Network boundary plan comes after revelations that the Central Coast would be at the epicentre of a hospital emergency department crisis under the $7 GP Tax. A NSW Bureau of Health Information report revealed the emergency departments

(EDs) at Gosford and Wyong hospitals were stretched – with Gosford recording the worst emergency patient turnaround rate in the state – while a Senate Inquiry has been told hospitals could expect a further surge as patients avoid, or can’t pay, Tony Abbott’s $7 tax to see a GP. With the NSW Government’s own brieﬁng paper, prepared in May, revealing the co-payment had the capacity to ﬂood hospitals with an extra 500,000 ED attendances a year, blow-out ED waiting times and cost an extra $80 million annually, hospitals could be stretched to breaking point. “This is a public health disaster waiting to happen on the Central Coast and

it will be all Tony Abbott’s doing,” Senator O’Neill said. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said she was disappointed with a recent statement made by a Senator for NSW regarding Primary Health Networks. “As the local Federal MP for Robertson, I’ve been meeting regularly with doctors, health professionals and patients across the Central Coast,” said Ms Wicks. “So it was disappointing to read remarks from a Senator for New South Wales who made a statement, in a media release containing typos and inaccuracies that ignored the views of health experts themselves. “The facts are that Primary Health Networks, including on the Central Coast, will work with local health providers and stakeholders to ensure local services meet the needs of local people, including supporting individual general practices to encourage high quality services. “It’s about ensuring local communities have better access to improved frontline health services, which doctors across the Coast tell me is an important issue. “The Australian Government wants to make sure money is spent on improving these frontline services – not wasted on administration. “The Networks are expected to align with existing Local Hospital Network boundaries to

Woy Woy man arrested for Tuggerah armed robbery

etectives investigating the armed robbery of a cash-in-transit vehicle in Tuggerah have arrested a man and seized stolen tools and equipment following an operation on Thursday, November

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Around 2pm on Monday, December 23, last year, a 40-year-old woman was robbed while parked in a shopping centre car-park in Tuggerah. An armed man threatened her before stealing an amount of cash and fleeing the scene. Strike Force Gunyan, comprising detectives from the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad and Brisbane Water Local Area Command, was formed to investigate the incident. Following extensive inquiries, police arrested a 37-year-old Woy Woy man near Wyong Local Court on Thursday November 13. Following the man’s arrest, detectives executed search warrants at a home in Woy Woy and a storage

ensure effective working relationships, increase care for the communities they serve, and make the most of greater local GP involvement to ensure optimal patient care. “Clinical Councils and Community Advisory Committees will also ensure the needs of patients here on the Coast are put ﬁrst. “Richard Nankervis, Central Coast NSW Medicare Local CEO, has already said that he is optimistic that there will be strong, collaborative partnerships that beneﬁt the region as a whole because of this change,” said Ms Wicks. Mr Nankervis said in his response to the announcement that “responding to local health needs here on the Coast remains a top priority”. “We are also committed to working toward continuing the services we’ve worked so hard to develop for the Central Coast community,” he said. “We look forward to continuing the delivery of these services to the local population, and to developing new innovative programs as a partner in the new Primary Health Network.” Media release, 24 Oct 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Crs Vicki Scott, Deanna Bocking and Hillary Morris voted against the decision. Kibble Park is classiﬁed as ‘Community’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014. The former site of Eliza

Cafe portions of Kibble Park to ‘Operational’ and commence processes to rezone the two portions along with the former site of Eliza St to an appropriate zoning to allow current and future uses.

According to the report to council by the Department of Community Growth, the Gosford City Library will relocate to the nearby ‘Kibbleplex’ facility and the current library building will be used for another, yet to be determined use. The Kibble Park Cafe building is currently used for commercial restaurant

and rezoned appropriately to allow for commercial uses. Cr Gabby Bowles was a strong advocate for the rezoning and said it was the sensible thing to do. Gosford Council agenda GRO.26, 28 Oct 2014

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unit in Kincumber. At the property in Woy Woy, police seized industrial tools and equipment, all of which are believed to have been stolen. At the storage unit in Kincumber, officers seized a large quantity of power tools – suspected of being stolen – as well as a

At around 2pm, the 44-year-old was swimming with friends at Frazer Beach, Frazer Park. About 2:50pm he was located face down in the water by a member of the group and dragged onto the sand. Emergency Services were called and members of the group sought medical assistance from other beachgoers.

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Helicopter; however, the 44-year-old couldn’t be revived. The deceased is an Indian National. Media release, 9 Nov 2014 NSW Police Media

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Part of Kibble Park to be rezoned for commercial use osford Council has given consent, although not unanimously, to the lodgement of applications to subdivide, reclassify and rezone the land occupied by Gosford City Library, Kibble Park Cafe and former Eliza St portions of Kibble Park, Gosford.

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homemade firearm silencer, hand-cuffs, thumb-cuffs, and a number of chemicals. The 37-year-old man was subsequently taken to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with numerous offences relating to the armed robbery of the cash-in-transit vehicle, the theft of industrial equipment and tools, possession of prohibited weapons and firearm supply. He was refused bail by police and appeared in Wyong Local Court on Saturday, November 15. Police are encouraging any Central Coast locals who have had industrial equipment or tools stolen to contact Gosford Police Station on 4323 5599.

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Matthew is a Don’t DIS my Ability ambassador “Like all our he Entrance resident Matthew Hennig is one of 19 people selected as an ambassador to promote positive perceptions of people with ambassadors, Matthew passionate about disability as part of this year’s month-long Don’t DIS my Ability is sharing his knowledge campaign.

The ambassadors were selected from 90 nominations which reflect the diverse nature of people with disability and will advocate for a more accessible and inclusive community. C a m p a i g n spokesperson, Jim Longley, Deputy Secretary of Ageing, Disability and Home Care from the Department of Family and Community Services, congratulated Matthew on being selected as a Don’t DIS my ABILITY ambassador. “The Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign is about encouraging and challenging the public to re-think the way they

engage with people with disability,” Mr Longley said. “I have no doubt that Matthew will help bring the campaign messages to life. “Matthew, who has cerebral palsy, is a positive role model and a shining example of people with disability achieving their goals and making a contribution to their community. “He has established himself as a disability advocate and runs his own travel agency which specialises in travel for wheelchair users. “He has also trained Busways staff to transport people in wheelchairs

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and experiences with the wider community, while demonstrating the achievements of people with disability,” said Mr Longley. The 2014 Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign runs from November until December 3 and concludes with a celebration for the International Day of People with Disability on December 3. Media release, 11 Nov 2014 Ben Flores, Department of Family and Community Services Matthew Hennig

Aged care provider round table discussions held ssistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, joined Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara on the Central Coast on Wednesday, November 12, for an aged care provider round table and tour of a local aged care facility.

“The Minister joined me in a round table discussion with local aged care sector service providers to hear firsthand some of the unique challenges and opportunities we have here on the Central Coast,” said Ms McNamara. “Locally we are expecting significant growth in our senior population, with residents over 65 years projected to grow by 32% over the

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living in their own home for as long as possible, and want choice in the services they receive. “Today was a good opportunity to meet and talk with those who are delivering these services on the front line and to keep open and transparent lines of communication between the Government and service providers.” Minister Fifield and Ms McNamara also had the opportunity to discuss the future of aged care

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Katakudu closure further explained he Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) has responded to a statement made by Katakudu Women’s Housing in the last edition of Wyong Regional Chronicle stating that Katakudu advised FACS that it would not accept Service Support Funding and had chosen to close.

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According to FACS, as part of the Going Home Staying Home reforms, the Service Support Fund was set up for organisations that were unsuccessful in tendering for the new specialist homelessness services. The Fund gives these organisations the opportunity to deliver new programs that would complement Going Home Staying Home and the wider approach to reducing homelessness. The Service Support Fund also provides an opportunity for eligible providers to integrate a new service into the homelessness system or negotiate future subcontracting arrangements. Only providers who were unsuccessful in the Going Home Staying Home tender process were eligible for the Service Support Funding. A FACS spokesperson

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said Katakudu was successful in its application for Service Support Funding, at 100% of the service’s 2013–14 funding to the end of January 2016. Katakudu since advised FACS that it would not accept Service Support Funding and that it had chosen to close. “Independent support was again offered to Katakudu to help it plan its business functions and also to help staff find other jobs in the sector,” said the spokesperson. The new Central Coast Accommodation and Support Service for Women with or without Accompanying Children, operated by Central Coast Emergency Accommodation, also known as Coast Shelter, will provide discrete specialist services for women, including women and children escaping domestic and family violence. Central Coast E m e r g e n c y Accommodation is highly experienced in the delivery of specialised services for women. “No NSW Government-owned crisis accommodation will close as a result of the reforms,” said the spokesperson. “Central Coast E m e r g e n c y Accommodation will continue to operate dedicated women’s refuges.” Media statement, 12 Nov 2014 FACS

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eals on Wheels Central Coast volunteers hand delivered 82 wholesome meals to meals to residents in the Wyong LGA on Wednesday, November ensure that our clients are getting the healthy 12, as part of the first ever Taste our Meals on Wheels event.

The initiative aimed to put the spotlight on quality, tasty, nutritional food and the importance of social connection and community among older residents on the Central Coast. The Taste our Meals on Wheels initiative served the dual purpose of addressing the often overlooked effects of social isolation in older residents while also actively educating the community on the importance of eating quality, nutritionally balanced, meals in the prevention of malnutrition and other health risks among this age group. The goal was to give participants the opportunity to taste the menu offered by Meals on Wheels while addressing the issues around food, health and isolation, and how food services can play a role in alleviating these problems. Meals on Wheels Central Coast is a community focused, notfor-profit organisation which operates with 17 paid staff and on the back of the generosity of more than 600 local volunteers. Currently, Meals on Wheels Central Coast reaches more than 500 locals and delivers 12,000 quality meals each month. Meals on Wheels Central Coast marketing officer Ms Lorraine Gosbee said: “Our Taste our Meals on Wheels

campaign is our way of actively working to improve the quality of life of older people in the community. “We know it is tough making a quality meal on a budget, we also know that Meals on Wheels volunteers are often the only daily point of contact for recipients, serving to decrease their social isolation and helping to assist in monitoring the health and wellbeing of those they visit regularly. “However, there are still many within the community who don’t know about the service we offer – and that’s what this campaign is about. “We are reaching out to the community by offering the chance to taste the food and meet our volunteers, taking the first step in building new relationships and spreading a greater understanding about the importance of social interaction and nutrition to long term health and wellbeing. “To build on the social aspect of our service, we also host weekly luncheons at three locations on the Central Coast. “The luncheons offer clients morning tea, hot lunch, dessert and beverages alongside social activities, entertainment and the opportunity to build friendships. “We aim to empower clients who would rather stay in their own homes

with independence, and as such we are committed to delivering nutritionally proven,

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ring the family for non-stop entertainment from 4.00pm to 9.30pm.

The Entrance comes alive as the main street fills with song, dance, clowns, bands and African, Filipino, Maori and Aboriginal dancers, all brightly and colorfully dressed in costume. Watch the parade as it is led by The Tuggerah Lakes Show Band followed by groups on decorated flat top trucks, floats and walking. Parade participants include: The Salvation Army, The Entrance SLSC, PCYC, Tuggerah Lakes Little Athletics, The Entrance Swimming Club, The Fun Fire Engine accompanied by Santa and his elves, The Fire Brigade, Toowoon Bay SLSC, The Australian Air League Toukley Squadron, PremiAir Hire, Batman and Robin, Switcharoo Circus People, JB Dancers, and The Long Jetty Fishing Club. The parade will proceed down to Memorial Park, music blaring, streamers, confetti and balloons flying, where it will disperse in preparation for the stage events. The Mayor Doug Eaton will open the event after which The Tuggerah Lakes Show Band will lead into the crowning of Miss Mardi Gras closely

followed by the presentation of the parade award prizes. Listen to 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contemporary Pop/Rock popular 5 piece Band Shivoo, be entertained by JB dancers, child performing shows, Jake the Bush Tucker Man, The Chinese Performing Arts group, children in costumes and selfmade masks and much more. Intermittently throughout the evening Memorial Park becomes alive with displays of surf rescue, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, jet ski demonstrations, the sounds of sirens and flashing lights of a NSW Highway Patrol car and motorbike. Families, children and individuals can have photos taken throughout the evening with characters like Batman and Robin, circus people on stilts and clowns, the fun fire engine and glow in the dark hula girls. A FREE Mayors BBQ sizzle is served along with plenty of stalls offering a variety of eats and drinks. One of the highlight events presented by PCYC, is a 15 x 15 mtr tent and boxing ring where Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Heavy Weight Boxing Champion Bob Mirovic will be providing demonstrations along with Jai Opetaia, Wyongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australian Gold Medallist at the AIBA World Championship and who won the Light

Heavyweight title at the 2011 Junior World Championships and then going on to qualify for the 2012 Olympics as a Heavyweight at the age of 16, making him the youngest ever Australian Olympic boxer. PCYC will be fund raising for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids off the Streetâ&#x20AC;? by running a competition for kids to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knock out Bobâ&#x20AC;? in the ring for a gold coin and offering photos to be taken with both champions. The Evening comes to a close with the visitation of Santa and the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree followed by a spectacular Town Centre Management and Wyong Council sponsored fireworks display. Programs for Parade, Stage and Memorial Park Activities will be available from Dec 1st 2014 from Local Businesses along the Entrance Rd, Town Centre Management and the Coast Lakes Festival Association. You will also be able to access Programs from the website www.coastlakesfestival.org and from Face Book https://www.facebook.com/ TLMardiGras. For further details and information contact Secretary Mathew Young 0490 430 570 or Angelika Koop 0410 096 780

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Wear an n outrageous, fun costume add a mask and join the parade, dress up a car, a truck, a bus, a bike

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Education

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Schools to miss out on Trade Training Centres

Bradley participates in junior directorship program ear 11 Wyong Christian Community School student Bradley Moffett recently participated in the Bendigo Bank Junior Directorship Program.

“I feel as though the program has reinforced values and attributes which may be applied to all aspects of life,” said Bradley. “Some of these include the importance of honesty, independence, communication, responsibility, compassion and solvency. “Another positive outcome is that I now feel much more confident when speaking in public.”

Each year, four students on the Central Coast are granted this opportunity. The program involves attending monthly board meetings, an accounting workshop and visits to the Wyong and Gosford Bendigo Bank branches as well as Parliament House in Sydney. The visit to Parliament House included a tour led by Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and the opportunity to sit in on Question Time.

Assistant Shadow Minister for Education Amanda Rishworth and Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill with some of the VET students from Tugerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale

nformation obtained from the Education Department through Senate Estimates shows 16 Central Coast schools, including seven in the Dobell electorate, will never get the opportunity to have a Trade Training Centre, because of Tony Abbott’s cuts, according to Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill.

Schools to miss out include Lisarow High School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale, The Entrance and Tumbi Umbi Campuses, Central Coast Grammar School, Central Coast Rudolf Steiner School and Wyong Christian Community School. “With NSW facing trade skills shortages, and the recent announcement that Australia’s youth unemployment rate has risen to 14%, its highest level since 2001, the Abbott Government’s

decision to cancel all future Trade Training Centres is clearly counterproductive,” said Senator O’Neill. “Young people need skills and work experience to get good jobs – particularly in regional areas like Wyong and Gosford – and Trade Training Centres mean high school students get to do just that,” said Senator O’Neill. “By denying the students of the Central Coast these opportunities, the Abbott Government

will just make youth unemployment worse, and deprive our young people of a fair shot at getting a job. “The Abbott Government has cancelled the Trade Training Centres program and cut $950 million out of the Budget – enough to build 650 new centres. “The Budget has also cut all three federal youth unemployment prevention programs – Youth Connections, Partnership Brokers and National Career Advice, together with

the National Job Guide. “These are all programs which help young Australians finish Year 12, get work experience and understand their options for the future,” said Senator O’Neill. Media release, 14 Nov 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill

$3,778 raised for Compassion

yong Christian Community School has raised a total of $3,778 in this years’ Compassion Fundraising.

For details go to www.zoeﬂetcher.com or call Zoe Fletcher on 0497 766 522

Newsletter, 5 Nov 2014 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

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prefect, Anna Levshin for putting in a huge effort. “Thank you to everybody who contributed towards this very worthy cause,” Mr Liney said.

All funds raised will be donated to Building for Kids projects which aid in rebuilding houses in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan. Wyong Christian Community School principal Mr Ian Liney has thanked social justice

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Chamber estimates 5000 at centenary The Umina Beach Centenary celebrations were held on Sunday, October 12, with an estimated 5000 people in the main street of Umina.

Gosford Council will investigate the feasibility of doing so after it received a one-for-one grant of $22,500 to undertake a predredging study. The funding was announced by Minister for Natural Resources Lands and Water Mr Kevin Humphries and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein on Monday, October 27, and coms under phase two of the Rescuing Our Waterways program. “Waterways are the lifeblood of many Central Coast communities,” Mr Humphries said. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals are committed to restoring navigation and the health of key waterways across the State

Memorial Park to have $500,000 seawall repair

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by funding key dredging projects that will in turn support local economies and tourism industries,” he said. Mr Holstein said the funding would allow Gosford Council to undertake pre-dredging feasibility studies. “These waterways are 7369 so Phone 4325 Fax 4321 0940 important to communities throughout the Central Coast and I am extremely pleased to be able to deliver funding for vital work,” said Mr Holstein. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said the community had been asking for a strategy for these local waterways for some time. Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

17 November 2014

‘Biggest crowd’ at Oyster Festival Almost 30,000 people packed the Ettalong Beach Foreshore on Sunday, November 9, for the 14th annual Brisbane Water Oyster Festival.

Parking on nature strips: It’s not a blitz, says council

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said: “This year was by far the biggest crowd we have experienced and clearly shows “Whether the edge of a road is Council has denied that locals and Gosford visitors love to it and hasenjoy been conducting a kerbed and guttered or not, parking come to Ettalong that Beach our oysters, seafood, wine andparked illegally fully or partially on a nature strip or blitz on cars of heritage Gosford Council will spend providing new rock scour protection Memorial Park is entertainment. on nature strips on the footpath, despite what the intention value was fantastic and might be, is illegal under Australian almost $500,000 to repair the along the entire northern boundary significance and cultural “The weather Peninsula. to the local community, with over road rules.” the crowds responded accordingly,” Woy Woy Memorial Park’s of the Park. “This is not a blitz,” said Gosford Initial works would also involve 1000 people visiting said the park each Mr Macnee said there were a Mr Wales. seawall in time for next year’s manager of development undertaking repairs to the existing year on Anzac Day, according to Council’s number of road rules related to “Stall holders and local Anzac Centenary. compliance Mr Bruce Macnee. brickwork along the top 500cm of the council report. businesses did and parallel parking on a road. a roaring trade According to the report to council “We are trying to change the wall which is to be in public It was further with enhanced in “These rules include: if the the Ettalong Beach Diggers by the department of Community people’s behaviour via education view. 1932 with the dedication road has a continuous dividing packedand withthe visitors. Growth, the seawall that stabilises as much as possible, rather than An additional 1.8 metre wide formation of the Australian flag was “The Festival boosted by the line or a dividing strip, the driver the Park is failing and requires elevated timber boardwalk, with landscape element. recent completionenforcement. of the Ettalong must position the vehicle at least immediate remediation, involving “The initiative has been timber barrier edge protection, is Over the years, additions Beach Foreshore upgrade which three metres from the continuous substructure stabilisation and prompted after a number of recent later intended on the pile supported have been made added including the dimension a new to the dividing line or dividing strip, protection with brick repairs to the complaints from allowing to picnic as the community unless otherwise indicated by footing slab. construction of a wallevent bordering the families superstructure. patrols by council rangers attend Oyster Festival. The report states that the new park accommodatingwell the as names oftheand information on or with a parking The project will be carried out that highlighted no Oyster Festival would the extent of control sign; if the road does not structure would have a design life those who served, and“And memorials in three stages with stage one to the the problem, especially on the complete without traditional of 60 years. for more recent conflbe icts. have a continuous dividing line comprise of the north side sub How Many You Can Eat in The work for stage one will Oysters be Peninsula. The proposal is expected to or a dividing strip, the driver must structure, stage two of the west side “Illegal parking on nature strips Seconds.” improve public amenity and safety carried out by Scape 30 Constructions position the vehicle so there is sub structure and superstructure is a 10 problem for pedestrians who Media release, Nov 2014 for visitors to the Memorial Park Pty Ltd from Terrigal. at least three metres of the road and stage three of the north side may put themselves in harm’s way Matthew Wales, Peninsula and increase patronage when the Gosford Council agenda alongside the vehicle that is clear superstructure. as of they try to navigate a safe path Chamber Commerce elevated boardwalk is constructed. GRO.24, 28 Oct 2014 for unless Theother crowdvehicles watching to the pass, ‘How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds’ competition at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival The proposal involves initially Originally constructed around DA46265/2014, 29 Aug 2014 across these public areas. otherwise indicated by information stabilising the existing seawall “Illegally parked cars can also 90 years ago and unveiled on on or with a parking control sign; substructure with a pile supported, obstruct the view of other drivers. Anzac Day in 1925, Woy Woy and importantly, the driver must concrete footing substructure and “We would like to take this position the vehicle so the vehicle Gosford City Town Crier Mr Stephen Clarke and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales at the Umina Beach Centenary celebrations opportunity to remind all motorists does not unreasonably obstruct that they need to be aware of, and the path of other vehicles. take seriously, their responsibilities “Again, a driver must not stop on under the Road Rules, and make a nature strip adjacent to a length sure they park their vehicle legally of road unless parking control at all times,” said Mr Macnee. signs indicate otherwise,” said Mr Mr Macnee said nature strips Macnee. provided space for important He said more information Council has acknowledged the council and other infrastructure about these rules Council A petition signed by 18 Woy would need at least 20 parking and othershas can allocated more Ocean Beach, Pearl Ms Danielle Dickson said local by improving the performance, Six of the nine swimming swimming in the Ettalong Channel Channel, Woy residents has been sent spaces and by taking one of the petition in its quarterly petitions as well as open space for the be found in the Road than $7500 to help improve Rules 2008 reliability and capacity of its could be confibowlers dent that would and Patonga beachgoers community. locations in the Peninsula and at Woy Woy Baths for up to Beach toRockpool bowling greens, report. Gosford Council (NSW). the Peninsula Community networksagenda Gosford hadtosome of the cleanest sewerage and stormwater received a poor rating.objecting “The nature strip also acts as area are below standards of three days after rainfall or evident Creek all need go elsewhere. Gosford Council Media statement, 3 Oct 2014 to proposed Centre and the Umina Country in the vicinity of many of 28 these NSW. the area was According to the report, alterations while ocean beaches They in said GOV.81, Oct 2014 a buffer between road vehicles, water quality and swimming stormwater pollution. Bruce Macnee, Gosford Council and additions Woy Woy“The report graded nine of the sites,” said Ms Dickson. Women’s Association Hall, was generallyatsuitable While Killcare Beach, Pearl water quality pedestrians and private property,” residential and should not become safety in the State of the Bowling in Club. NSW Shadow Minister for beaches monitored the dry weather 11 ocean Beach and Umina Beach received for swimming as part of the latest round said Mr Macnee. a commercial shoppinginarea. Beaches 2013-14 report. six shops Peter Primrose said Gosford region as good,” said Ms Water Ocean said Beach, a good rating, Woy Woy Baths, conditionsTheatpetitioners of its Community Facility The report advised that Pretty Beach Baths, Ettalong elevated enterococci levels may be Dickson. people shouldn’t have to put up No-one was reported to be Support Program. Ten people have been with declining quality and for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info “Overall, the water quality at most recorded following light rainfall. The program aims to provide THIS ISSUE contains 43 articles - Read morewater news items treated for smoke inhalation suffering from life threatening The report stated that Pretty locations improved in 2013-2014 as polluted waterways because of financial assistance to management a house fire at a injuries. water Beach Baths and Patonga Creek a result of drier conditions, and it the Government’s cuts tofollowing The fire is not being treated as committees of community buildings complex in Woy Woy on as we were also frequently suitable for is expected that it will continue to maintenance – especially unit suspicious at this stage, but police for maintenance and upgrade Sunday, November 9. swimming during dry weather improve as rainfall conditions return approach summer. works that ensure the long-term are investigating the cause. Emergency services responded “It’s unacceptable that many conditions, but elevated levels to average. Police are urging anyone with continued and increased usage of An event being held in the Umina Country Women’s Association Hall reports of a house fire on Park “Swimming sites graded as of our best-loved swimmingto spots of enterococci were recorded information in relation to this community facilities. Road, by its committee in conjunction downWoy Woy, at around 3pm. poor or very poor have permanent have been given the thumbs following light rainfall. The Peninsula Community within the centre. incident to call Crime Stoppers on The fire, which was believed to The Umina Country Women’s with members of the Umina Men’s Elevated enterococci levels were advisory signs recommending that by Beachwatch. 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Centre has been awarded $3664 haveour started in a garage, spread “This has an impact on often recorded during both dry and swimming should be avoided for up Stoppers online reporting page: to replace the louvre style windows Association has been granted Shed who have agreed to assist to a unit and was extinguished by in the dance studio room with glass $3000 to paint the interior of the the association with its plan and wet weather conditions at Ettalong to three days after rain in estuarine everyday lives.” https://nsw.crimestoppers.com. Fire and Rescue NSW. implementation. and gyprock panelling to improve hall. Media statement, 13 Oct 2014 or lagoon environments and up to Channel and Woy Woy Baths. au/. Of the 10 people treated for This is stage one of an update Gosford Council agenda Danielle Dickson, The report advises that one day after rain at beaches. Media release, 9 Nov 2014 the sound and heating and cooling smoke inhalation, nine were GRO.29, 11 Nov 2014 Gosford Council “Beachwatch also issues daily swimming at these locations is NSW Police Media conditions in line with other rooms plan by the association branch conveyed to Gosford Hospital. which is currently being prepared Media release, 7 Oct 2014 best avoided during and for up to pollution forecasts to enable Chris Taylor, office of three days following rainfall or if swimmers to make informed THIS ISSUE contains 65 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info Peter Primrose there are any signs of stormwater decisions about where and when to State of the Beaches 2013pollution, such as discoloured water swim. 14 report, Oct 2014 “Council continues to invest or floating debris. Photo: Val Bridge However, Gosford Council’s millions of dollars each year in Woy Woy Baths director of governance and planning protecting local water quality

“We had perfect weather and the perfect crowd,” said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales. “There were street stalls, food outlets, pony rides, jazz band and plenty to celebrate after Umina has turned 100 years. “All our retailers had a great day with thousands eating, celebrating and shopping in the town centre. “Umina is a great retail centre and she showed off all her best attributes. “We also had over 1400 people come through the historic photo exhibition which is being held at the Ocean Beach Hotel. “Our local historian, Julie Aitchison, has done a wonderful job collating hundreds of old photos and records to mark the 100-year anniversary of the ﬁrst land subdivision in Umina Beach.” Media release, 13 Oct 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Petition objects to

Report ﬁnds six swim spots below standard bowling club proposal

Ten treated for smoke inhalation

Support grant for community facilities

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Locally developed education software used globally uggerah based business, CountryNet Software, has made a name for itself as a successful local organisation taking its innovative education software to schools across Australia and the world - all in an effort to streamline school systems and put the focus on improving learning outcomes and increasing communication within school communities.

As a small business which employs 16 locals, CountryNet Software is doing big things. Based locally and operating internationally, CountryNet Software is creating new opportunities for residents of the Central Coast. CountryNet Software chairman Mr Grahame Vile said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;After 23 years operating on the Central Coast, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re kicking huge goalsâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are still based out of the Central Coast but now operate in key hubs like London, essentially generating revenue overseas, which in turn is filtered back to Australia

to support the regional Central Coast economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an organisation, we are passionate about creating industry leading software solutions, but we are also committed to ensuring our success is a win for the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the last two decades, we have kept our feet firmly on the ground here on the Central Coast, all the while growing our influence in global markets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe strongly that a school is only as strong as the leadership and administration that run it, and that in turn, students will be the ultimate winners in a school that is focused on

better outcomes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The success of the CountryNet Software and our Educonnex program is testament to the value our software can deliver to the way schools operate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can play a small part in helping create opportunities for young people then we have done what we set out to, and we will all be beneficiaries of the great things this next generation can achieve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plus, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting the Central Coast on the map as a place of innovation, driving future growth and future prospects,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Vile. Media release, 13 Nov 2014 Louise Duff, Brilliant Logic

Opportunity to study in Rwanda selection of Wyong Christian Community School students will be given the opportunity to study in Rwanda in April next year.

The trip will include leadership training with principals and head teachers in Shyira Diocese, Northern Rwanda, who will then run a study program for students at the sister school, Fruits of Hope Academy, Kigali. The group will also be joined by the Hope Global

Youth Ambassadors who are three senior students from country NSW. Wyong Christian Community School principal Mr Ian Liney said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are many opportunities to serve and minister to the beautiful people, especially children, of Rwanda during this trip.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be preferable for parents to accompany students on this trip, as many third-world situations and very reallife discussions take place.â&#x20AC;? Newsletter, 19 Nov 2014 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

For FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIP GOSFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS holds a class every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive, Wyoming

$5 per Night Come and join in on the fun! No partner necessary No special clothes - just soft shoes Lively music New dancers welcome

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Education

Special awards for Northlakes HS students

Northlakes High School awardees

number of Northlakes High School Year 12 students have received special awards at a ceremony in front of their parents, grandparents, carers and families.

Rhys Gosper was awarded the Caltex Best All-Rounder, Sharntae Welling was awarded the Reuben F Scarf Award for Commitment and Nicholas Hill was awarded the RH Strike Award for School and Community Service. Jimi Russell was awarded the Victoria Whitney Award, Luke James was awarded the Jill Hall Citizenship Award and Taylah Gilmer was awarded the Australian Defence Force Award for Leadership and Teamwork.

The Support Unit OPAL Award was received by both Jakes Slapp and Matthew Lloyd, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander award was received by Taylah Gilmer and the Creative and Performing Arts Excellence Award by Jacob Thomas. There were also a number of sport award recipients, with Joshua Glachan receiving Sportsman of the Year, Nicholas Guendoul the Sportsmasters Award, Blake Malligan the Senior Contribution to

Sport, Taylah Tudehope the Girls Sports AllRounder, Jake Summer the Boys Sports AllRounder, and Beau Keywood The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation award. The 2014 Northlakes High School Dux was awarded to Jimi Russell. The 2015 school captains and leaders were also inducted on the day. Newsletter, 23 Oct 2014 Warren Welham, Northlakes High School

you can bring to a child this Christmas Leader of a Samaritans Emergency Relief Centre, Pat, of hope with the Clyde* Family one Christmas: We had a woman visit us, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d recently escaped an abusive husband and she had a young daughter. When she came in the door I said to her, what does your daughter want for Christmas? All her daughter wanted was a doll. Well, I pulled local business and she just burst into tears. She said to me â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done so much for me today and because of you Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a Christmas I would have never hadâ&#x20AC;?.

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Out & About

P16 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 21, 2014

Free youth festival yong Council is inviting young people to come along and celebrate council’s first ever Yfest on Saturday, November 22 at The Grove Community and Cultural Hub.

An initiative of council’s Wyong Action Team, this free youth festival provides an arena to showcase the talents of our local

youth. Council’s manager of Community Partnerships and Planning Julie Vaughan said this event helped

support young people become active and valued members of the community. “Yfest gives young people a chance to

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promote a positive image and showcase the important role they play in our community,” Ms Vaughan said. “There will be live music performances and the premiere of Tantrum Youth Arts theatrical play Central Coast Ghosts - written especially for young people by nationally recognised Newcastle based playwright Vanessa Bates. “There will be an Adrenaline Rush 4 inflatable obstacle course, giant Zorb ball races, sporting games and the Big Yellow Bus to keep the youngsters entertained,” said Ms Vaughan. There will also be food, market and youth service information stalls. Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said this event helps to meet the priority areas of council’s Youth Engagement Strategy, which works towards increasing the status of young people as a vital part of the community. “This festival is a fantastic initiative from our Wyong Action Team to help support and connect young people with the wider community,” mayor Cr Eaton said. The Grove Community and Cultural Hub is located at 1 North Rd, Wyong. Yfest is funded by a Youth Opportunities grant from the NSW Government Media release, 17 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

Garage sale to save border collie torage King Berkeley Vale and Claws ‘n’ Paws will host a garage sale over the weekend of November 29 and 30 to raise funds towards a lifesaving operation for a sixmonth-old border collie called Ringo.

The garage sale will be held at Storage King Berkeley Vale from 10am to 4pm each day. The total cost of the operation to fix Ringo’s heart murmur is $7,000 which goes towards surgery, diagnostics and pathology services. Some funds have already been raised by a gofundme campaign, however, a further $3,000 is still needed. Chris Bowden of Claws ’n’ Paws Rescue said: “We decided a garage sale might be the way to go to raise the remaining funds.” “That’s when we started looking around for some logistical help.” Ms Bowden approached Storage King Berkeley Vale manager Mr Darryn Roberts who said he was determined to do everything he could to help. “Here’s Chris and her mates at the rescue giving up their time and money to help out this gorgeous puppy, and still having to manage the day to day business of the rescue as well as their own jobs and lives. “How could we not help such wonderful people in such a worthy cause,” said Mr Roberts. Mr Roberts said he was

delighted to provide a secure storage facility for donations to the garage sale. “Just bring whatever it is you want to donate for Ringo and we’ll stow it for you. “We’re also super stoked that we can actually host the garage sale on the last weekend of the month here at our Blade Close facility. “We know that Coasties are awesomely generous and will get behind this. “We’re excited, the shelter is excited and Ringo is excited. “In fact, he’ll be coming down to the garage sale to personally wag his thanks to you,” Mr Roberts said. Media Release, 13 Nov 2014 Darryn Roberts, Storage King Berkeley Vale

Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 21, 2014 - P17

Wallarah 2 grant for Wyong District Museum

Out & About

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he Wyong District Museum and Historic Society can continue its efforts to upgrade its community grounds following the announcement that they have received $3,500 funding under the Wallarah 2 Community Foundation grants program.

With 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the Wyong Pioneers, the passionate volunteers who run the Museum and care for the grounds are working tirelessly to restore the grounds and Homestead to ensure the future of the site is guaranteed and can continue to give back to the community. The funding provided by Wallarah 2 will go towards purchasing an additional water tank and water line to assist with the ongoing maintenance of the two hectares of gardens and grounds that surround the homestead. Access to a selfsufficient water supply will mean that the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardens can be preserved and also allows for the

propagation of rare and unique plants which are then used onsite and also to raise money to contribute to ongoing costs. Discussing the benefits of the funding, president Mr Greg Denning said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purchase and installation of an extra water tank and pump will mean that outlying areas can be maintained through the use of collected rainwater rather than being dependent on the mains water supply.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;With our entire operation run by volunteers, this funding will play a crucial role in minimising the costs of maintaining the site well into the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our priority is to improve the grounds

and work on the restoration of the homestead working towards establishing the museum as a popular tourist destination once again.â&#x20AC;? Wallarah 2 Coal Project community manager Mr Peter Smith said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wyong museum and the surrounding grounds are rich with local history and have seen many visitors over the years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our hope is that with this funding, Wyong District Museum will be able to work towards developing a brighter future which will benefit the whole community.â&#x20AC;? Media release, 17 Nov 2014 Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

Wyong Toastmasters Club vice president of education Carol Williams, Master Storyteller Tom Ware DTM and Wyong Toastmasters Club president Prema Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Cruz

aster storyteller and Toastmaster Tom Ware presented a storytelling workshop on Saturday, November 1, at Wyong RSL Club.

Known as Tusitala Tom or Prince of Storytellers, Tom has presented many entertaining and inspiring stories in over 750 presentations to more than 43,000 people. Tom shared his secrets to telling a good story and followed it up with

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an interactive workshop where selected speakers presented a story using these secrets. Tom is a member of three Toastmasters clubs, Dundas Toastmasters, Parramatta Midday and more recently Wyong Toastmasters Club.

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Called the TreeTop Crazy Rider, the new rollercoaster zip line is a five minute fast and furious experience with 40 slaloms and three 360 degree loops while suspended up to 18 metres (six storeys) above ground. Media alert, 12 Nov 2014 Alison Marks, Lighthouse Communications Group

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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 4344 5556 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

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

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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

The NSW Justices Association Inc Are you a JP? The NSW Justices Association is seeking volunteers for 6 community JP Desks in Wyong Shire Free Insurance and training provided 0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.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

The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc. A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities. Always welcoming new members, men and women, to help us to help others. Meetings 6pm for 6.30 pm each Tues – Mingara Recreation Club 4367 6540

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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

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

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

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

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

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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 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

Probus Clubs Bateau Bay Ladies Probus Club We offer a warm welcome, friendship and interesting speakers. 4th Mon every month RSL Hall Killarney Vale 4332 6625 Toowoon Bay Probus Club Come and meet new friends and enjoy the company of like-minded Seniors. Morning tea provided, guest speakers talking on topics relevant to Seniors, as well as regular exciting social events. 4th Thur each month 10am. Anglican Church hall, corner of Brooke Ave and Eastern Rd Bateau Bay New members welcome. 4334 3979 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 Tuggerah Lakes U3A

Keep your mind active and learn something new! Come to one of our classes for a couple of hours and make new friends. Long Jetty - Discussions, play reading, cryptic crosswords, talks, readers group, Mahjong Toukley - Creative writing, French conversation Berkeley Vale - Music Appreciation Chitaway Bay - Movies 4390 2451

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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

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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

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The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Friday Nov 21 Central Coast Sports Federation annual 2GO Sport Star of the Year Awards, Mingara Recreation Club Carols for the Community, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Toukley, 5pm

Saturday Nov 22 The Reunion 2014, The Entrance Leagues Club, 12pm Central Coast Ghosts, the Grove Community and Cultural Hub, Wyong, 7pm Yfest, The Grove Community and Cultural Hub, 4pm7:30pm

Tuesday Nov 25 Central Coast Men’s Interagency’s fifth annual White Ribbon Breakfast, 7:15am, Kooindah Waters, Wyong

Wednesday Nov 26 C o m m u n i t y Environment Network networking night, Staff Common Room, School of Applied Sciences, Ourimbah Campus, 6:30pm

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Saturday Nov 29 Michelle Jeffery Benefit Night, Mingara Recreation Club Fundraising garage sale for Ringo, Berkeley Vale Storage King, 10am-4pm

Sunday Nov 30 Fundraising garage sale for Ringo, Berkeley Vale Storage King, 10am-4pm

Monday Dec 1 Toukley Art Society annual meeting, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan, 10am ARPRA Northlakes meeting, Lake Munmorah Bowling Club, 10:30am

Wednesday Dec 3 Toukley and Districts Art Society workshop with Peter Tassell, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan, 9am-3pm

Thursday Dec 4 Central Coast Philharmonia Christmas Spectacular, Mingara Recreation Club, 7:30pm

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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Mardi Gras Parade and Festival to culminate in ﬁreworks display he 61st Annual Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will kick off at 4pm on Saturday, December 6, from Campbell Ave, The Entrance.

of hurdles as it hunted down Mardi Gras history and archives with the assistance of Wyong Council and The Entrance Town Centre Management. One of the greatest archives found was an eight part historical series on The Entrance and the very beginnings of Mardi Gras 60 years ago. The parade this year will come alive with ﬂoats, cars, vehicles and walkers from community organisations and businesses including The Fun Engine Fire Brigade, Surf Life Saving Clubs, Tuggerah Lakes Little Athletics, Tuggerah Tuffs, Central Coast African Community, Central Coast Country and Music Association, Australian Filipino Association, Gosford Chinese Performing Arts, Easy Street Rod and Custom Club, Central Coast Hot Rodders, Greater Toukley Vision, The Big Yellow Bus, Switcharoo (circus people), Warnervale Australian Air League, Surf Rescue, Gotham, Beach Comber, JB Dancing, Maritime Services and West Gosford Harley Davidson. Once the parade has found its way

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Black Diamond AFL board decided ormer Killarney Vale AFL captain and coach Luke Rankin has been elected onto the Black Diamond AFL (BDAFL) Board.

Current president Mr Michael Gray and Board member Wal Bembic were both re-elected for a second term, however, Graham Edgley did not seek re-election due to work commitments. Former Maitland Saints AFC president Kevin Greaves was also elected to the board. Those elected to the Board at the annual meeting on Sunday, November 9, will join existing Board members Phil Lewis, Simon Wood and Roger Price to form the seven man Board. Rankin is a well-regarded figure in AFL circles in the region albeit before the formation of the Black Diamond AFL.

Mr Gray said he was excited by the make-up of the Board. “To have maximum numbers on the Board is a fantastic result and is a vote of confidence in the current state of the Black Diamond AFL,” Gray said. “There is a great combination of both business and football knowledge on the Board and I look forward to an exciting 12 months ahead.” The annual meeting saw the BDAFL announce a loss of $10,093 for the financial year, however, Gray said this was a result of a strategic decision made by the Board. “The Board decided at the beginning of year to invest some of their retained earnings into increasing the profile of the league through Tuition - Music the engagement of Eclipse Media Events and PR and also BarTV,” he said. “Both of these initiatives were considered a success. “Another factor in the loss was the wet weather during the finals series which All ages all levels welcome to resulted in one semi-final day come and join in the fun and and the Preliminary Finals excitement with the Central being relocated from No. 1 Sportsground to Bateau Bay Coast Ukulele Club. Sporting Facility. Qualified teachers from “This had an effect of beginners to advanced. approximately $7,500 on We have day and evening our projected income,” Gray classes to suit all. said. Private to group lessons. The meeting also saw Affordable and fun. a minutes silence held for Meet new friends in a safe former BDAFL Board environment, while learning to member Bill Walford who passed away on Friday, play the ukulele. October 31. Call and chat with our Media release, 10 Nov 2014 friendly staff on Garry Burkinshaw, BDAFL

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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, • Tony Fitzpatrick trading as Wyong Futuretek Roofing • Bakefresh, Wyong • David Hill, Long Jetty • The Big Prawn, Frazer Park pty ltd • Jessica Davis of Erina - trading as formerly trading at Crangan Bay A1 cleaning services

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Two draws in a row to vastly improved Mariners entral Coast Mariners head coach Phil Moss said he believed “things are starting to take shape” for his side after the yellow and navy earned a highly credible 0-0 draw away to 2014 AFC Champions League winners Western Sydney Wanderers on Wednesday, November 19.

In front of over 14,000 raucous fans at the red and black’s Parramatta Stadium, the Mariners gave as good as they got against the Wanderers, creating numerous opportunities to win the match, defending with vigour, and showing signs of substantial improvement in their overall play. Following the game

Moss rated his team’s performance as their best yet this Hyundai A-League campaign; the draw was the Club’s second in the space of four days against high quality opposition after the Mariners drew 2-2 with Melbourne City on Sunday, November 16. “I think we’ve built another block from what we’ve done over the last

week – this is our fourth game in 11 days,” Moss said at his post-match press conference. “We kept a clean sheet which was a real objective of ours tonight and we knew that would give us a chance to win the game. “We created four great chances away from home and unfortunately it [the ball] just wouldn’t

go in [the goal] tonight. “I am really proud of the boys [because] not too many teams will come here and take anything away from the place. “It’s definitely the best overall performance [of the season]. “Tonight I thought we gave as good as we got. “The belief in our boys was there tonight, we just need to find the back of the net and once that happens then I have no doubt that we’ll score goals on a regular basis,” he said.

Four former Mariners in Socceroos line-up occeroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan and defender Trent Sainsbury may be starting their international careers but their defensive partnership stretches back to their formative years in the Hyundai A-League when they helped steer the Central Coast Mariners to Grand Final glory in 2012/13.

who came before them and the opportunity in front of the current squad at the Asian Cup on Australian soil.

club sits near the top of the table and is well positioned to progress past the group stages of the Europa League while Sainsbury has broken into the first team at his club, P.E.C. Zwolle, in the Netherlands. The Socceroos recently watched a documentary of the heart-breaking 2-2 draw with Iran in 1997, continuing Ange Postecoglou’s push to help the current players appreciate the Socceroos

Media release, 14 Nov 2014 Football Federation Australia

The pair, along with fellow former Mariners Alex Wilkinson and Mile Jedinak, was part of the Socceroos side that went down 2-1 in Osaka to defending Asian Cup Champions Japan on

Tuesday, November 18, in what was the last hit out before the AFC Asian Cup. Ryan is carving a successful European career with Club Brugge in Belgium where his

The best opportunities the Mariners had to score in Wednesday’s encounter came via Nick Fitzgerald, Anthony Caceres, John Hutchinson, Matt Sim, Glen Trifiro and Zac Anderson. Fitzgerald hit the roof of the net with his effort, while Caceres slightly mis-timed a chance on the volley. Hutchinson was just beaten to the ball when one-on-one with Ante Covic, while Sim forced the Wanderers’ custodian into a solid

save. Trifiro also forced Covic into a stop following strong play by Isaka Cernak, while Anderson went within whiskers of getting his head to a great Trifiro free kick with the clock winding down. Next up for Central Coast Mariners is Adelaide United at home in Hyundai A-League round seven on Sunday, November 23. Media release, 20 Nov 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

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Excellent results for dragon boat crews

Mariners lose FFA cup semi entral Coast Mariners’ 2014 Westfield FFA Cup run came to an end in Adelaide on Wednesday, November 12, after Phil Moss’s men were defeated 3-2 in the city of churches by a slick Adelaide United outfit.

After a lacklustre first half by the yellow and navy which ended in the Reds scoring twice through Spaniard Sergio Cirio and youngster Awer Mabil in the final five minutes before the break, the Mariners showed fighting spirit in the second 45 at a hot Coopers Stadium to at least emerge from the encounter with some pride in their performance. Matt Simon was introduced at the break for Malick Mané and the former East Gosford Rams’ man took little time to make an impact in his first senior appearance for the Club this season. Three minutes into the second period Simon ran onto a precise throughball from fellow second half substitute Anthony Caceres, then struck a neat shot beyond Eugene Galekovic to make the score 2-1.

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oukley based Central Coast Dragon Boat Club competed at the World Club Crew Dragon Boat Championships in Ravenna, Italy, from September 3 to 7.

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force.

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SAT - 22 0115 - 0.39 0743 - 1.77 1414 - 0.30 2008 - 1.43 TUE - 25 0322 - 0.41 0951 - 1.86 1630 - 0.23 2232 - 1.39 FRI - 28 0025 - 1.36 0605 - 0.53 1228 - 1.69 1915 - 0.32 MON - 1 0334 - 1.48 0937 - 0.55 1545 - 1.48 2207 - 0.36 THU - 4 0616 - 1.75 1248 - 0.35 1845 - 1.42

SUN - 23 0154 - 0.38 0823 - 1.83 1457 - 0.25 2054 - 1.43 WED - 26 0412 - 0.44 1040 - 1.83 1722 - 0.25 2327 - 1.37 SAT - 29 0127 - 1.37 0712 - 0.57 1330 - 1.60 2014 - 0.35 TUE - 2 0432 - 1.57 1047 - 0.49 1650 - 1.45 2300 - 0.36 FRI - 5 0034 - 0.38 0703 - 1.81 1339 - 0.30 1934 - 1.41

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Over 132 clubs from over 25 countries were represented at the World Club Crew Championships with this year being the first year that the Central Coast Dragon Boat Club has competed at this level. The team qualified in open 10s, women 10s and a mixed 20s crew to compete in the Senior A division in the 2,000 metre, 500 metre and 200 metre events. The women 10s crew placed as the sixth fastest in the world for the 200 metre and 500 metre events with the men winning a bronze medal in the open 10 crew 200 metre event. Club member Sandy Hauraki said: “Although the women 10s crew did not get a medal we were very proud to have made it into the major finals and to be seeded sixth in the top eight.” Email, 18 Nov 2014 Sandy Hauraki, Central Coast Dragon Boat Club

The substitutions and goal by Simon certainly seemed to lift the Mariners, but things took a turn for the worse for Moss and his charges shortly after. Chasing down Adelaide defender Osama Malik, Simon pulled up with what would later be revealed to be an injury to his left quadriceps and he was replaced with Isaka Cernak. Showing far more fluency in the second 45, the Mariners played higher up the pitch and looked capable of scoring for a second time in the match. The Reds still enjoyed substantial periods of possession and their own opportunities to net another. The Mariners reduced the arrears once again deep into time added on when Josh Rose marauded forward from defence to slot past Galekovic. Rose, who made a lungbusting run up the field,

was played in well by the industrious Mitchell Duke and finished with aplomb. Following the game, Central Coast Mariners boss Phil Moss lamented his side’s poor showing in the first 45 but said great encouragement could be garnered from his team’s second half exertions. “It is extremely disappointing to bow out of the inaugural Westfield FFA Cup a game shy of the Final,” Moss said. “The second half performance is proof that the character, unity and culture of our dressing room is absolutely intact so those questioning it are way off the mark. “The conditions tonight were rather stifling, so to not give in, fight, and push Adelaide in the second 45 was really encouraging,” he said. Media release, 12 Nov 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

Regional skate/BMX facility supported

yong Council has agreed to support in principle the concept of building a state of the art regional skate/BMX facility within the Shire.

The mayor has requested council staff provide a further report to council on costs, location, benefits and design options for the proposed facility. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This proposal has come out of the draft skate strategy to go on exhibition shortly and came out of discussion with councillors and key stakeholders.”

“A world class skate and BMX facility would provide a dynamic recreational resource for our Shire’s rapidly increasing youth population, and be a valuable attraction for visitors. “I believe it is important for council to demonstrate our strong commitment to investment in infrastructure for our young people.

“This is a real opportunity to foster community growth and affordable participation in sport while also promoting healthy active outcomes. “It is a project we can deliver within our capital works budget and will be the largest of its kind in the state,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Media statement, 12 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 21, 2014 - P23

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Walk of Fame sports champions to be inducted leven champions will be inducted into the Central Coast Sporting Walk of Fame on Friday, November 21, as part of the annual Sports Star of the Year Award dinner at Mingara.

Originally housed at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford Council has agreed to undertake the placing of the commemorative plaques throughout Kibble Park and the surrounding Gosford City centre, highlighting the achievements of our sporting greats. The Walk of Fame ensures that Central Coast sporting history is preserved for future generations. Founder of the Central Coast Sporting Walk of Fame Mr Sheldon Kidd said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for our sporting stars of tomorrow to appreciate those who have gone before them.” “The Walk of Fame will allow the next generation of Coasties to learn more about the history of Central Coast sport and see why our region has such a strong sporting pedigree. “These inductees are all truly Central Coast sporting legends.” The inducted champions will consist of: netball player Alison Broadbent who represented Australia from 2001 through to 2006 in 135 games, received a gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and is a two time championship winner with the Sydney Swifts; surfer Ross Clarke Jones, who was the winner of the Eddia Aiku Big Wave contest held at Wiamea Bay, regarded as one of the worlds’ premier big wave

surfers and was inducted into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame in 2012; rugby league player Graham Eadie, who won the 1974 Rothmans Medal, has represented Australia in 20 matches and NSW in 15, is a four time premiership winner with Manly Warringah and Challenge Cup winner with Halifax; rugby league player David Farleigh, who won the 1994 Rothmans Medal, represented Australia in 15 matches and NSW in 10, and played 233 first grade games with North Sydney, Newcastle Knights and St Helens; triathlon competitor Nicole Hackett who was the 2000 World Champion, won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, has won five world race series along with 17 world race series podium finishes; wheelchair tennis player David Hall who is four time Paralympian winning one gold, silver and bronze medal, ranked as the world’s number one singles player for eight years, has won seven British Opens, eight Australian Opens and eight US Opens, holds the Order of Australia Medal and was inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame; football player John Hutchinson who is a foundation Central Coast Mariner player in his 10th season, is the current captain of the club, was the first player in the history of the A League

to make 200 appearances, won the 2008 and 2012 A League Premiership and won the 2013 A League Championship with the Mariners; athlete Paul Singleton who was the 1984 Stawell Gift winner, 1982 Stawell Gift runner up, is the Australian Beach Sprint Champion as well as the Australian Beach Flags Champion; motor racer Mark Skaife who is a five time winner of the V8 Super Car Championship Series, six time winner of the Bathurst 1000, has had 90 race wins, 87 podium finishes, 41 pole positions and holds an Order of Australia Medal; and boxer Guy Waters who is a three time world title challenger, Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Champion, Australian Light Heavyweight Champion and has had 25 wins, seven losses and 11 knockouts. The final Central Coast Sporting Walk of Fame inductee is boxer, Troy Waters, who is a three time world title challenger, Commonwealth Light Middleweight Champion, Australian Light Middleweight Champion, was featured in the 1994 Ring Magazine with the title Fight of the Year and has a total of 28 wins, five losses and 20 knockouts. This list will read as the who’s who of some of the finest sports people to have come from our region.

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