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July 4, 2011

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Councils discuss possible Coast airport iscussions into whether the Central Coast will house the second international airport service to Sydney took place at the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils meeting held on Thursday June 30.

Protestors at the Carbon Tax Rally

Carbon Tax rally a success he first Central Coast No Carbon Tax rally saw hundreds of residents voice their concerns over the Labor-Greens Government’s proposed Carbon Tax at the Gosford Waterfront on Sunday, June 26.

“With problems securing a site for the rally, we were expecting only 200 people, but we exceeded that on the day, and this shows how deep the community’s discontent is with the proposed carbon tax,” said rally spokesperson Mr Darren Jameson. On the lead up to the rally, street stalls at local community shopping precincts were held where residents were invited to sign a petition. “The petition is running strong, with people queuing up to sign it. “We have been happy, but not surprised with the genuine concerns over this proposed Carbon Tax,” he said. “Central Coast residents understand that the proposed carbon tax will increase the costs of living, cost jobs, close business and hurt our international competitiveness, but it will not make a difference to the climate.

“This was the perfect spot to hold this rally, as it reminds us of the two dimensions in this debate. “The first is to protect the environment, and the second is to protect families, business and jobs, and a Carbon Tax in Australia does neither. “The rally heard that many Central Coast families will be unable to cope with the increased costs of food, fuel and electricity, and with Energy Australia given the green light to raise prices by 18 per cent from the 1st July, electricity will be harder to afford. “What this carbon tax will do to the already unaffordable costs of power, will see that electricity will no longer be a necessity, it will be a luxury,” said Mr Jameson. “The Government has gone to great lengths to say that this is a tax on the country’s biggest 1000 polluters, but the rally heard that the real situation

was that households will eventually pay, changing nothing. “The flaw with this proposed tax, is that those that emit higher levels of carbon dioxide won’t pay, as the costs will be passed onto the consumer driving up the prices of virtually everything. “Many in the rally voiced their concerns that the implementation of this tax was hidden from the community prior to the 2010 election, where prime minister Julia Gillard said that there would be no carbon tax under the government that she leads. “The rally saw this as an issue of trust, an issue of truth, and this government has misled the Australia people over implementing a Carbon Tax, and it was evident from the rally that this is not easily forgotten,” said Mr Jameson. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton outlined that he expects the increase costs

to council under this tax to run into the millions each year. Gosford Cr Jeff Strickson informed the rally of how he saw the proposed tax will affect the Gosford Local Government Area. But it was the point about compensation by Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, the Patron Liberal Senator for the Central Coast that raised the roof, when she said “you only pay compensation when you hurt people”. “The truth is that this proposed tax will hurt families here on the coast,” said Mr Jameson. “We need a government that takes the protection of the environment seriously, a government that gives us real solutions, not just a new tax and we will continue to hold these rallies until they listen,” concluded Mr Jameson. Media Release, 30 Jun 2011 Darren Jameson, Former Liberal candidate for Robertson

Possible airport locations on the Central Coast are all west of the F3 freeway in the plateau area of Kulnura, Peats Ridge and Somersby. Mayor for Gosford Cr Laurie Maher said the region has been considered as an option for more than a decade. “I think that’s a big step forward for the Central Coast,” said Cr Maher. “It’s a big factory that employs 6000 jobs. “35,000 people a day going down to Sydney on that F3 is not a good look and its terribly demanding on family life and social life generally and it takes money out of the Coast. “We’re really looking to the new government to give us a hand. “We’ve got the three musketeers up here who will be making sure we don’t waste too much time on some of these other peripheral areas like Sydney and Newcastle and just concentrate on the centre

of the earth, namely the Central Coast. “We might be able to provide the solution for the Federal Government,” said Cr Maher. Cr Maher said the Central Coast has several advantages over Newcastle. “It’s close to Sydney,” he said. “The Government is doing the feasibility on the fast train from Newcastle to Sydney, that could be part of the whole infrastructure. “It’s got the population base of both Newcastle and Sydney, and of course we’ve got a population here of 300,000 locally to go to 400,000 plus,” he said. The debate continues after a new defence report appeared to have ruled Newcastle out of the competition. Media Release, 24 Jun 2011 Kay Williams, Pearl Beach Media Statement, 27 Jun 2011 Laurie Maher

Confusion over relocation grant osford residents have expressed their confusion at a media release put out by member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein’s office on Friday, June 24, claiming that Sydney families will be paid $7000 to move to the Central Coast.

The media release stated that the NSW Government is encouraging Sydney families to relocate their homes from the city to the Central Coast with a $7000 relocation grant available from July 1. Mr Holstein’s office has since said this information is incorrect and the Central Coast is actually part of the Sydney Metropolitan region and Central Coast residents may be eligible to be paid $7000 to move out of the Central Coast if they wish. “It was based on a

release given to us by the deputy premier’s office,” said Ms Wendy Masula from Mr Holstein’s office. “Unfortunately, after it went out, we were then advised that the Central Coast is part of the Sydney metropolitan area,” she said. Mr Holstein said he apologises for any confusion or inconvenience caused. Kaitlin Watts, 30 Jun 2011 Media Release, 24 Jun 2011 Wendy Masula, office of Chris Holstein MP

Directory

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Gosford Central directory of services, contacts and support groups

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations

Crisis Services and Helplines Continued

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

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

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Cassie4Youth 4322 3197 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal Rescue Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 8977 3333

Community Centres Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre 4363 1044 Narara Community Centre 4329 0912 Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 4340 1724 Wyoming Community Centre 4323 7483 Green Point Community Centre 4367 7591 Niagara Park Community Centre 4329 7144 Men’s Shed Cluster Inc 0413 244 484

Family and Relationships Parents Helpline 132 055 Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099 Horizons (For men with children) 4333 5111 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Health Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

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Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 Centacare: 4324 6403 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Financial Counselling Service 4334 2304 Central Coast Legal Centre 4353 4988 Legal Aid Commission of NSW 1300 888 529 Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service 4353 5515 NSW Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Consumer Credit Legal Centre 1800 808 488 NSW Ombudsman 1800 451 524 Community Justice Centre 1800 990 777 Family Law Court 1300 352 000 Law Access NSW 1300 888 529

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Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4323 5599 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Gosford district: Erina 4365 6725 Gosford 4304 7500 K ariong 4340 1725 Kincumber 4304 7641 Niagara Park 4304 7335 Wyoming 4304 7525

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Employment, Education & Training Centrelink Offices 13 2850 - appointments 13 1021 Central Coast Community College 4348 4300 Training and Further Education TAFE Gosford 4348 2222 Ourimbah 4348 4030 Basic & Pre-vocational Studies 4350 2209 Work Skills Program Special Need 4350 2245 University of the Third Age (U3A) 4332 4830

Crisis Services and Helplines Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488

Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9564 1574 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

Volunteering Volunteering Central Coast 4329 7122 Volunteer Rescue Association 4329 7122 State Emergency Service 4365 4055 Rural Fire Service 4340 2911 Marine Rescue 4325 7929

Welfare Services Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3540 Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4334 3377 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4367 4333 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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Holstein declares Gosford ‘open for business’ SW treasurer Mr Mike Baird and member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein have declared Gosford “open for business” following the raft of legislation passed and introduced by the NSW Government in recent weeks in an effort to kick start the economy.

Mr Baird met with Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher and representatives from various local business chambers at Gosford Council Chambers on Monday, June 27, and spoke of the key election commitments which have already been met by the Government, to boost employment, attract business and improve confidence within the state. “We want to send the message that after a decade of lagging employment growth under Labor, NSW now has a Government that supports job creation and businesses across the State,” said Mr Baird. Mr Baird said the Government’s initiatives including the introduction

NSW treasurer Mr Mike Baird, member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Gosford Chamber of Commerce president Mr Rod Dever, NSW Business Chamber regional manager Mr Daniel Farmer, Imperial Shopping Centre manager Ms Deborah Warwick, GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch and mayor for Gosford Cr Laurie Maher

of the Jobs Action Plan, the establishment of Infrastructure NSW, and the harmonisation of work health and safety laws would

each play an important role in getting the NSW economy moving again. “Over the past 10 years, NSW has lagged behind

on every critical economic indicator, which has caused a low level of business confidence. “The burden of high

stress on families due to job losses. “Unlike Labor, we understand the need to create an attractive and competitive business environment. “The NSW Government believes job creation, the delivery of much needed infrastructure, and cutting of red tape will be central to turning this around. “Each region has a key role to play in making NSW number one again, so we will be visiting business communities across the State to clearly signal our commitment to making NSW the first place to do business,” said Mr Baird. “These initiatives mark the first of a number of measures which the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will implement to bring business confidence back to the State. I welcome this legislation which will not only kick start the NSW economy but will also boost the Central Coast economy,” said Mr Holstein.

taxes and heavy regulation also contributed to a large number of businesses relocating to other States, and this has increased

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Letters & News

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Council plan causes potential damage wonder whether readers of Gosford News appreciate the full impact of the disastrous draft Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2009 which Gosford Council endorsed on 31 May.

In fact, I wonder whether the Councillors themselves realise what potential damage they have foisted on the future well-being of the community. After six years of preparation, the draft plan is a recipe for stagnation of economic activity resulting from unnecessary additional controls on business and residential uses. It is a threat to the provision of affordable housing as dual occupancies and their potential subdivision have now been prohibited throughout the City except in the zone which permits medium density housing. Almost without exception, not a single proposal put to Council for allowing additional infill residential and-or business development has been approved. Council has thumbed its nose at the Central Coast

Letters to the editor should be sent to: Gosford News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@gosfordnews.org See Page 2 for contribution conditions Regional Strategy which calls on Gosford to provide housing and employment opportunities to accommodate future growth in the region. Without housing growth, the region will fail to generate employment and the economy will suffer. Council staff has portrayed the draft plan as a “Conversion” document merely changing existing planning controls from existing zones to the new zones required by the

former State Government. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Many of the new zones have eliminated uses that are currently included in the existing zones, placing land owners at risk of not being able to develop or extend existing uses. The draft plan will now be forwarded to the State Government and we can only hope that they will take a closer look at its implications than has been achieved by the Council. I suggest that all landowners in the City look at what the draft plan does to their properties. If they don’t like what they see they should contact the Council and their Local Members before it is too late. Email, 16 Jun 2011 David Kettle, Gosford

Demonstration to be reminder of election promises demonstration will be held on Monday July 4, from 4 to 5pm outside member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein’s office in Woy Woy to remind Mr Holstein to take action on his election promises regarding the future of Bambara Reserve, Kariong.

“This area is home to 12 known endangered flora and fauna species, an abundance of wildlife in general, hanging swamps and the mysterious and internationally famous Kariong Egyptian Hieroglyphs,” said community activist Mr Jake Cassar. “On visiting this area, Jean Clottes, the world’s foremost authority on Indigenous rock engravings stated ‘this area has the greatest diversity for rock art in the world’. “In relation to the enormous amount and diversity of Aboriginal engravings, drawings and paintings in the area we

Grant directed at wrong areas amilies paid $7000 to move to the Central Coast.

We don’t have enough infrastructure for the families already here. The Central Coast is surely part of Sydney by this time. I feel sure the grant

is meant to help people move to country towns not Ettalong and Woy Woy. The road traffic is congested enough as it is and the peak hour trains are at capacity.

The expressway is at times a car park. The government is asking people to move out of Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. Soon, they will be asking people to move out of the Central Coast. Email, 29 Jun 2011 Joan Dalgleish, Narara

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must do all that we can to see that this area is finally protected for future generations to enjoy,” said Mr Cassar. Leading up to the State Election, the LiberalsCoalition made a political promise to secure Bambara’s future said Mr Cassar This was celebrated by the community as a huge win for Bambara. Mr Cassar said he is calling on Mr Holstein to deliver his promises including appoint an independent mediator to meet with the land owners, Gosford Council and other relevant parties to bring the land into public ownership

(National Park) and have the Government look at purchasing the land for that purpose. “Neither of their promises have been met and their spin has begun,” said Mr Cassar. “This campaign has gone on for too long, to allow it to fall into the background, as it has for decades. “The land is for sale right now and there is nothing stopping a big developer coming along and buying the land and trying to get even a small development through,” he said. Email, 24 Jun 2011 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

Council supports community grants osford Council has supported the awarding of Community and Cultural Development Grants to local organisations with a total value of $137,015.

The aim of the grants is to provide financial assistance to local groups or projects that support the community and create a healthy, active and inclusive environment. Gosford Council received 56 applications this year,

requesting a total of $313,015.67 in funding. Council also resolved to provide training and support to community groups through a series of six grant workshops. Successful recipients

will be contacted over the coming weeks. Council Agenda COM.8, 28 Jun 2011

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First mayor for Gosford passes away

Spence urges F3-M2 link

ember for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence made a Private Member Statement in the NSW Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, June 22, about the F3-M2 link.

“The F3 is of particular importance to the people of the Central Coast because it is the main road used by Central Coast and Hunter residents to access Sydney,” said Mr Spence. “The NSW Coalition Government knows that delivering infrastructure to the people of this State will make a significant difference in their lives. “As a representative of the people of The Entrance I know that this infrastructure will have a huge positive impact on the families in my

electorate, which is why I will fight for the F3-M2 missing link. “The Government understands the importance of infrastructure to the people of the Central Coast and NSW. “It knows that the health and safety of NSW road users is important; that a work-life balance is important and time with one’s family is the cornerstone of a successful society. Website, 22 Jun 2011 Hansard

Police need witness information nyone with information regarding a two vehicle crash on Wisemans Ferry Rd, Somersby, on Wednesday, June 29, is urged to contact Gosford Police.

About 3.50pm, a white Suzuki 4WD was travelling north along Wisemans Ferry Rd at Somersby. The vehicle was nearing the intersection of Howes Rd when it was involved in a collision with a truck travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the 4WD, a 44-year-old Mount Colah

woman, died at the scene. The truck driver was taken to Gosford Hospital for further medical checks. Anyone with information should contact Gosford Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media Release, 30 Jun 2011 NSW Police Media

ell known community member Mr Don Leggett passed away on the weekend of June 25 and 26.

His funeral will be held on Monday, July 4, at Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens from 2pm. Don Leggett was heavily involved with the community throughout his life including being named the first mayor of Gosford in 1980 to 1982, deputy Shire president from 1974 to 1977 and Shire president from 1977 to 1980. He represented Gosford Council for five years as chairman of Gosford-Wyong Traffic Committee and was Council’s representative to Gosford-Wyong region Planning and Development Committee. During his term in office, he oversaw Kibble Park transformed from a parking area to a recreational reserve, finalised the construction of the Council Chambers and oversaw the construction and completion of Mangrove Dam. Don was awarded the Membership of the Order of Australia in 1976 for Service to Local Government and the Community, having been nominated by a large group of local people. “He not only worked tirelessly in this capacity as a City leader, he was also heavily involved in many community groups such as Woy Woy Rotary Club and Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club,” said member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “Don was also credited with giving ‘The Peninsula’ its name according to Woy

Woy Rotary Club’s history, which was written by Annona Pearse and Walter Pearson. “Even though the area is not a peninsula, Don thought it seemed like a good way to link three different communities. “As a founding board member of the Peninsula Village, he was also a driving force in the formation of the Peninsula Village Retirement Centre. “His achievements were countless. “Don was a ‘doer’, with a profound love of the Peninsula and the community. “The community has lost a true gentleman and I would like to send my condolences to his family and friends at this sad time,” Mr Holstein said. Media Release, 28 Jun 2011 Wendy Masula, Office of Chris Holstein MP Significant Men of the Central Coast, 2009 Margaret Hardy

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Health

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Carers receive access to better respite

Council obtains education grant osford Council has been awarded a $16,000 grant from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage for the implementation of a Love Food Hate Waste education program.

Love Food Hate Waste will commence in the second half of the year and will include a number of initiatives such as workshops to help the community to reduce food waste at home. The workshops are expected to help participants focus on a number of key areas including meal planning and keeping to a shopping list; measuring and preparing the correct serving sizes and storing food correctly.

The practical workshops will help build the skills and understanding of local residents to help minimise food wastage. Gosford Council’s Environmental Education officer Ms Maree Whelan said the program will target families with children and the wider community. “Council staff will be on hand at events such as growers markets with information about the simple things people can do to minimise the amount of

food wasted each day. “Research has shown that NSW alone wastes about 800,000 tonnes of food worth $2.5 billion each year, this program will allow us to take a step towards lessening that figure. “Following some simple steps, the Love Food Hate Waste program can wipe up to $1000 off a yearly household grocery bill,” said Ms. Whelan. Media Release, 28 Jun 2011 Gosford Council Media

Early intervention program supports children with disability arers in the Gosford area will have better access to more affordable respite with improved choice and greater flexibility after plans to expand support for people who provide full time care for a person with a disability or mental illness have been announced by one of the state’s largest community service providers.

New Horizons provides vital support to more than 20 communities around the state, including a 24 hour respite centre at Tumbi Umbi which has been providing relief for carer-givers since 2008. Under its plan for carer respite, New Horizons will transition its Tumbi Umbi service to a 24-7 in-home model of support and also introduce a completely new day respite service at Gosford. New Horizons CEO Ms Judi Higgin explained that the new model of 24 hour care would improve support for independent living in the community. “The cost of 24 hour

centre-based respite puts the existing service out of reach for many carers, while those requiring care often feel more comfortable in the familiar surroundings of their own home,” she said. “In-home respite provides all the benefits of centrebased respite including 24 hour care, community access, recreational outings and social activities” Ms Higgin said. The new centre-based service, which will be accessible weekdays by appointment, will operate from the organisation’s premises at 62-64 William St, Gosford. “Carers will now be able to access relief for anything

from 30 minutes to several hours, at a centre which is conveniently located in the heart of Gosford,” Ms Higgin said. For carers and those requiring care, Ms Higgin said the new plan for carer respite strikes the right balance. “This model of support will give carers better access to more affordable support, whilst the combination of a centre-based day service and in-home 24 hour support will offer improved choice and greater flexibility. Media Release, 27 Jun 2011 Ryan Watson, New Horizons

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ember for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill is urging Gosford parents of children with disability to take advantage of the Gillard Government’s newest early intervention program.

“From 1 July, the Better Start for Children With Disability initiative will provide up to $12,000 for children under six who’ve been diagnosed with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Fragile X syndrome, moderate or severe vision or hearing impairments,” said Ms O’Neill “For the first time, these children will have access to early intervention services and therapies such as speech pathologists, audiologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, orthoptists and psychologists. “This kind of access to high quality services in the early years is critical for helping children with disability to better participate in everyday life and prepare them for school,” she said. Under the Better Start initiative, eligible children can register to access early intervention funding of up to $12,000 (to a maximum of $6000 per financial year). Families will have until their child turns seven to use the funding.

“These latest initiatives are further proof of Federal Labor’s commitment to including people of all abilities on the Central Coast,” said Ms O’Neill. “The Gillard Government wants to ensure people with disability have the same opportunities as other Australians.” Ms O’Neill recently announced $200,000 in federal funding for Gosford Council to improve disabled access at the Captain Cook Lookout at Copacabana, the Rumbalara Youth Hostel, Wyoming Youth Centre and Point Clare Hall. She has also called on local Australian Disability Enterprises to nominate for the chance to take out top honours in the 2011 Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) Excellence Award. Disabilities and Carers parliamentary secretary Senator Jan McLucas has called for nominations from the sector, which employs 20,000 people with disability nationwide. “We have some

outstanding providers here on the Central Coast, very worthy of national recognition,” said Ms O’Neill. The ADE Excellence Award, now in its fourth year, encourages and promotes the significant contribution that these enterprises make in improving the lives of people with disability.” Nominations for this year’s ADE Excellence Award close on July 31, with the winners to be announced on September 5. People with disability and their families in Gosford are also one step closer to seeing 150 new supported accommodation places rolled out across the country. The draft guidelines for the new $60 million Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund have been released for public comment with organisations expected to be able to apply in the coming months. Media Release, 27 Jun 2011 Matt Pulford, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

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Fitness track almost complete he final piece of equipment from the Healthy Active Australia Community and Schools grant will be installed at Chertsey Public School, once the oval has dried out from the rain.

“This will complete our fitness track which I believe is superior to any I have seen at other schools,” said Chertsey Public School principal Mr John Anderson

“Over $16,500 has been spent in constructing this high quality equipment and soft fall. “A huge thank you to Nada for writing the original

grant application.” Newsletter, 20 Jun 2011 John Anderson, Chertsey Public School

Lifeline funding to support vital work ember for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein have both said that the NSW Government’s announcement of $2 million in recurrent funding will help support the vital work Lifeline does throughout the state and Central Coast community.

“The funding that the NSW Liberals and Nationals committed to during the State election campaign, will start flowing to Lifeline from 1 July 2011,” Mr Spence said. “Some of this money will help support Lifeline Central Coast. “The dedicated staff and volunteers at Lifeline Central Coast provide invaluable support to Central Coast residents. “Lifeline desperately needs additional funding for the provision of its services to the growing Central Coast population. “Lifeline’s services include suicide prevention, crisis support and mental health support. “For too long, the Central Coast has missed out on State Government funding. “I’m determined to help provide Lifeline Central

Coast with the financial support it requires to assist the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community,” Mr Spence said. Lifeline Central Coast CEO Ms Christine Kettleton has welcomed the funding that will ensure Lifeline continues to support those struggling with finding a reason to keep going each day. “Lifeline Telephone Counsellors work tirelessly to ensure that there is someone there to talk with, whether it is someone at the critical point of experiencing thoughts of taking their own lives or supporting a family member or friend who has experienced the loss of someone dear to them through suicide,” Ms Kettleton said. “More than 2200 Australians commit suicide

every year with males accounting for 75 per cent of that toll. “Although these statistics are worrying, if the real statistics were known it would be even more concerning,” she said. Mr Holstein said the announcement of the $2 million funding would be a much-needed boost to support Lifeline’s operations across NSW and on the Central Coast. “Lifeline provides a tremendous service to those in need in our community and I am more than pleased that the NSW Coalition Government was able to assist financially so that their important work can continue”, Mr. Holstein said.

Imperial Centre manager Ms Deborah Warwick beating Warren Hughes of ACS and winning $1000 for Central Coast Community Chest in the Megs Billy Cart Race on Sunday, June 26 Photo: Val Bridge

Hardcourt masterplan on display he masterplan for the proposed multipurpose hardcourts for the Kariong Recreation Area was put on display by Gosford Council for community feedback on Thursday, June 23, and will remain on display until Thursday, July 21.

The masterplan includes the construction and development of multipurpose hardcourts, floodlighting, car parking and landscaping. Gosford Council’s Active Open Space coordinator Ms Karen Tucker said the masterplan has taken shape following previous community consultation with local residents.

“The community has played a significant role in the development of this plan and I look forward to hearing their thoughts on the direction that has been taken following their recent contributions. “The project will add another dimension to the Kariong Recreation Area and we are really looking forward to local residents

being able to enjoy what will be a wonderful community asset,” said Ms Tucker. As part of the overall funding for the project Council was successful in receiving a dollar for dollar grant of $69,590 through the NSW Sport and Recreation Facility Grant Program. Media Release, 20 Jun 2011 Gosford Council Media

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O’Neill opens education facilities

Relocation of school fails students

he NSW Government has failed students, parents and teachers by pushing ahead with the relocation of Gosford Public School onto the grounds of Henry Kendall High School, according to Greens NSW MP Dr John Kaye.

“The behind-closeddoors review of alternative locations for Gosford Public School has been cut short without any warning,” said Dr Kaye. “The Education Minister Adrian Piccoli and the local member Chris Holstein have chosen to ignore the concerns of hundreds of parents and teachers from both schools. “Mr Holstein and Mr Piccoli are happy to have primary school and high school students sharing the same space, despite parents and teachers warning that it is totally unacceptable and inappropriate.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill with the Kariong student leadership team

ember for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill officially opened $3.2 million worth of new facilities built under Labor’s historic Building the Revolution program at Kariong Public School on Friday, June 17.

Kariong Public School received six new classrooms, interactive whiteboards and playground improvements as part of the BER scheme. Ms O’Neill also opened Copacabana Public School’s $2.1 million classrooms on Tuesday, June 28. The School received three new classrooms, several classroom upgrades and refurbishment works.

With many BER projects now completed across the Central Coast, Ms O’Neill has opened more than $23 million in new school infrastructure through May and June. “As a former teacher I never get tired of opening new school buildings,” said Ms O’Neill. “The Gillard Government wants a great education for every child in every school, and thanks to our

investment, our schools are now getting the infrastructure they need to make sure that’s the case.” “These BER projects have also been a boost to local jobs with many local tradesmen and suppliers helping deliver these new facilities.” Media Release, 16 Jun 2011 Matt Pulford, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

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“The move almost certainly breaches OH and S guidelines by locating two different titles on the same site without clear boundaries and clear delineation. “The government is condemning students and teachers to cramped, noisy learning conditions. “Mr Holstein and Mr Piccoli must explain to parents at Henry Kendall why the special needs unit must be moved to make way for their plans. “The O’Farrell Government is now responsible for unnecessary disruption for some of the Central Coast’s most

vulnerable students. “Mr Holstein’s plans for 10, 000 new residents in the Gosford area will, in any event, put a massive strain on Henry Kendall High School. “The co-location of Gosford Public School on the site will close off expansion opportunities. “Mr Holstein is condemning his local high school to a future of overcrowding,” Dr Kaye said. Media Release, 27 Jun 2011 John Kaye, Greens MP

Children’s postcards to go on display o celebrate National Refugee Week, children from Gosford Council’s Childcare Centres will be creating a series of postcards to be exhibited at Erina Fair Shopping Centre during the school holidays from Tuesday, July 5, to Tuesday, July 19.

National Refugee Week runs from Sunday, June 19 to Saturday, June 25, with this year’s theme being freedom from fear. This year, the focus will be on making refugees feel welcome within our community with the children’s postcards illustrating how they would welcome refugees to the Central Coast. Gosford Council’s Community Development manager Ms Sue Verhoek said that activities throughout National

Refugee Week will help promote the positive contribution of refugees to our community. “Throughout all of our childcare centres children have learnt about the influences refugees have on our community both socially and culturally. “They’ve had a fantastic time with all of the activities, story time and drawing and have really learnt a lot about the diverse nature of our community. “Promoting National Refugee Week in a way

such as this has allowed our younger generation to gain a better understanding of the plight of refugees around the world,” said Ms Verhoek. Gosford Council in 2009 became a Refugee Welcome Zone and has worked with many groups on the Central Coast to support refugees in finding work and accommodation in Gosford City. Media Release, 22 Jun 2011 Gosford Council media

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ember for the Entrance Mr Chris Spence made a Private Members Statement in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, June 17, on young champions. Mr Spence spoke about the Central Coast Young Champion Awards, a project of Gosford North Rotary Club, in conjunction with the Combined Rotary Clubs of the Central Coast. Mr Spence said the goal of the awards is to provide an avenue of support to Central Coast young adults who have not experienced support and encouragement to achieve. Mr Spence congratulated the category winners and finalists of the night including

Aimee Hanslow, Laura Baker, Jack Lovicu, Patryck Allen, Lauren Hall, Madeleine Powell, Jordan Fleming and Carreen Drew. “The evening was an opportunity not only to recognise our Central Coast Young Champions but also to showcase some of the most talented young performers from the Central Coast,” said Mr Spence. Website, 17 Jun 2011 Hansard

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Students make a difference ear nine St Philips Christian College students have volunteered an entire day to bake and sell cup cakes, with all proceeds going toward buying scarfs, socks and beanies for the homeless in the Gosford community.

The students said they felt it was importan,t not to simply donate items from their own home, but that homeless people deserved new items as much as anyone else. “When my students watched a DVD documentary by the Salvation Army about homelessness, they were indignant and couldn’t understand how this was possible in their very own community,” said St Philips Christian College English

coordinator Ms Stella Gaffney. “I was encouraged to see our students get passionate about social justice. “The entire school community has rallied around the grade and supported them financially and with the donations of items. “They will bake over 700 cupcakes on the last day of school term and next term some students will serve in the Donnison St

soup kitchen in the heart of Gosford where they will distribute these items to the homeless,” she said. Year nine student Madi York said “We were so angry about the statistics we read about and discussed what we could do to show that even young people care and young people can make a difference”. Newsletter, 24 Jun 2011 Stella Gaffney, St Philips Christian College

Local students learn about biodiversity s part of Gosford Council’s Schools Environment Program, a leadership day was held at the Australian Reptile Park for local school students to learn more about biodiversity on Wednesday, June 22.

The leadership day saw 120 year five and six students from 20 local schools undertake a variety of activities, all based around the theme of biodiversity. A number of presenters were on hand from organisations such as the Hunter Rivers Catchment Management Authority, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Ocean and Coastal Care Initiative, Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre, Take 3 and Waterwatch. Gosford Council officer Ms Anni Griffiths said the

leadership day was a way of empowering school leaders to spread the message of the importance of biodiversity with other students. “The aim of the day is to provide the students with the resources, knowledge and confidence to return to school and organise their own Biodiversity Day so they can share what they have learnt with others. “Students will be learning about a range of topics including the plight of the Tasmanian Devil and our own Central Coast Platypus, the Great Pacific Garbage Dump, the

impact of feral animals on native biodiversity and the important interconnections of our ecosystems. “It’s fantastic to see so many local environmental educators supporting this leadership day and so many schools keen to participate, it provides an opportunity to collectively instil the importance of biodiversity and the protection of our environment to the next generation,” said Ms Griffiths. Media Release, 20 Jun 2011 Gosford Council Media

Anxiety management workshop n introductory Small Steps seminar will be held at St Phillips Christian College, Gosford, from 2pm to 3pm on Tuesday, July 26.

The seminar is an anxiety awareness program for parents and teachers in primary schools organised by NSW Health. The seminars outline the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety disorders, symptoms of anxiety disorders and the

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Coast parents win awards entral Coast G r a m m a r School parents received two out of three NSW Parents Council Awards for Excellence at the 2011 Awards event held in Sydney on Friday, June 17.

“On the night there were tears in the eyes of Central Coast Grammar School parents attending as Kristine Riley was presented with the Parent Individual Award,” said Central Coast Grammar School Development and Community relations manager Ms Christine Hodgkinson. “And then there was elation and astonishment seconds later when the Central Coast Grammar School Father’s Group won the Parent Group Award,” she said. Ms Riley was president of the Central Coast Grammar School P and F from 2005 to 2010 and said she is motivated to provide a good example to her daughter, who has attended Central Coast Grammar School since Kindergarten 1999. “Like many of our mums, Kristine has helped out in the classroom, managed sports teams and supported school fundraising initiatives to build houses for families in Cambodia,” said Ms Hodgkinson. The Central Coast Grammar School Father’s group demonstrates the special role dads play in the

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lives of their children and their school community. “These awards are testament to the wonderful support our school enjoys from a very engaged parent community,” said Principal Mr Bill Low. “I am very proud of Kristine and the Fathers Group for this richly deserved recognition of their

invaluable contribution to the success of our school,” he said. The parents received a trophy, certificate and credit for printing services to help promote their next scheme. Media Release, 20 Jun 2011 Christine Hodgkinson, CCGS

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Bensville resident pays tribute to Hiroshima survivors

Council creates memory wall o celebrate the forthcoming production Rainbow’s End, Laycock St Theatre is creating a memory wall of life in Gosford in the 1950s which will be on display from Monday, July 25, to Monday, August 22.

ineteen year old Bensville resident Ms Katie Maguire is set to inspire HSC Texstyle and Design students, when her major work goes on show as part of a special Textile exhibition at the upcoming Newcastle Craft and Sewing Show, from August 18 to 21 at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

The Texstyle exhibition features a selection of the best major works from 2010 HSC Textiles and Design students, throughout NSW and ACT. The works are notable for their innovative design and exquisite detail which showcases a variety of techniques including beading, fabric sculpture, appliqué, embroidery, patchwork, ruching and lacing. Ms Maquire’s piece, which is a tribute to her late grandmother, is among those featured in the exhibition. Ms Maquire’s grandmother was a survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb in 1945 but years later

she was diagnosed with cancer because of the high levels of radiation to which she had been exposed. She survived this tumultuous period only to be diagnosed with cancer a second time and sadly, in the end, lost her fight. Ms Maquire said she wanted to pay tribute to her grandmother and other victims of the Hiroshima atomic bombs with her major textile work. “I really wanted to do something for Nan after everything that she went through,” said Ms Maguire. “I decided to make a two sided wall hanging. “One side depicts a strand of DNA swirling out of control, just like my Nan’s

Katie Maguire’s HSC artwork

and her cancer. “The other side is a three paneled scene depicting before the atomic bomb hit Hiroshima, when the bomb hit and after, the renewal of life. I used a water scene to connect all three so it looks seamless,” she said. Ms Maguire used a range of techniques to create her

emotionally moving piece. “I used digital imagery with real pictures of my Nan, quilting, machine and hand embroidery. “I think my Nan would have been really proud of my wall hanging and what it represented.” Media Release, 28 Jun 2011 Vanessa Piccinini, A Little Extra

The wall will feature images from throughout the era including views of Mann St with the Regal Cinema, the excitement of a 1950s day out at the races and the frenzied shopping mayhem of a sale at Mortimer’s Haberdashery Store. The images seen around the Theatre are courtesy of Gosford City Library’s comprehensive Local History Collection. Gosford Council’s Arts and Entertainment Marketing co-ordinator Ms. Jan Wells said the Theatre is inviting locals to make their own personal contributions to the Memory Wall. “We’d love Central Coast residents to add to the wall by sending in their own memories; it could be a photograph, newspaper clipping, brochure or even a couple of written sentences describing Gosford in the ‘50s. “During a time when we are eagerly looking toward to our region’s future, we thought it would be a fabulous idea to look to the past and remind ourselves

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of our achievements, triumphs and recollections,” said Ms Wells. “We also hope to set the mood for Rainbow’s End which is a tender love story set against the Queen’s 1953 visit and an uplifting celebration of three Koori women’s struggle for community acceptance in Menzies’ era Australia. “We would like to remind everyone that the items will be displayed on the wall, so if they are precious or hold particular personal significance, we would suggest submitting a photocopy rather than the original item,” added Ms Wells. Post contributions to PO Box 21 Gosford NSW 2250, attention Jan Wells, or drop in 1950s memorabilia to Laycock St Theatre by Wednesday, July 20. Rainbow’s End is at the Laycock St Theatre on Friday, August 19,, 1pm and 8pm and Saturday, August 20, at 8pm. Media Release, 27 Jun 2011 Gosford Council media

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Gosford to raise money for sister city osford Sister City Association with the support of Gosford Council will celebrate International Sister Cities Day with a fundraising event on Wednesday, July 6, from 2pm at the Gosford-Edogawa Commemorative Garden.

This special event is designed for the whole family to help celebrate Gosford Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship with sister city Edogawa, Japan, with fundraising efforts from this event going towards the Japan Disaster Relief Fund. Feature performances on the day will include the Taikology Drum Group, Harmony Singers Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Misbehavin, Central Dance

Company and the U Bouddi Band. Gosford Council librarian Ms Claire Stuckey will present a number of stories in the Japanese traditional form of Kamishibai from 2.30pm. Entry is by way of a donation Media Release, 30 Jun 2011 Gosford Council Media

Dancers raise attention to water supplies eople with disabilities from Central Coast Post School Options joined in a worldwide performance art piece called Global Water Dances on Saturday, June 25, aimed at drawing attention to the planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precious water supplies.

They joined more than a thousand professional choreographers and dancers in major cities around the world including Paris, Beijing and Cairo who came together to use dance as a medium to create awareness of water issues and inspire communities to find solutions to some serious problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is estimated by 2025 more than half the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population will face waterrelated problems. WHO figures show that unsafe water kills more people

every year than all forms of violence, including war,â&#x20AC;? said Options Artistic Development officer Ms Michelle Cuneo. Members of Options disability dance group, Open Door Dance Company and the Options Theatre Company joined friends, family and community members at their Cooperative Organic Gardens at Mt Penang to spread this message. Media Release, 20 Jun 2011 Michelle Cuneo, Options

Emma Bass, Lane Pitcher, Jacob Ramm, Samantha Calcagno, Taylor Denny, Vanessa Field, Bridgette Chenery and Natasha Bass.

outh In Performing Arts recently celebrated the conclusion of the YIPA year with the presentation of eleven scholarship awards to talented young performers.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The award night was a special event to also celebrate 20 years of the project at Laycock St Theatre and to recognise that around $110,000 has been distributed in scholarships since it started,â&#x20AC;? said Committee and Scholarship coordinator Mr Graham Black. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scholarships assist the development of young performers on stage,â&#x20AC;? he said. Those who received awards included Lane Pitcher, Lilia Jackson, Stevie Lee Pounder, Natasha Bass, Samantha Calcagno, Emma Bass, Vanessa Field, Taylor Denny, Jacob Ramm, Anna Thompson and Bridgette Chenery. YIPA features young Central Coast performers

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School participates in dance festival oint Clare Public School participated in the Central Coast Dance Festival held on Monday, June 20, at Laycock St Theatre.

“Tribal Fusion was the title of the dance routine performed by the senior dance troupe,” said principal Mr Lee Oliver. “The boys and girls performed with distinction and are to be congratulated on their efforts over many weeks of practice, often after school. “A big thank you to Mrs Cuthbertson and Mrs

ndigenous dance institution NAISDA Dance College will be holding its mid-year production on Wednesday July 6, and Thursday July 7, at its Mount Penang Parklands headquarters.

The production, One Clan Many Rhythms, will exhibit both contemporary and traditional Indigenous dance forms and will be presented by NAISDA’s student body, which features young dancers who have travelled from around Australia to study at the college. “The production is an McNeill for their efforts in choreographing the routine and thank you to everyone involved with costuming – it was a very professional

Newsletter, 27 Jun 2011 Lee Oliver, Point Clare Public School

n exhibition featuring sculptures, paintings and pottery by Central Coast artists will be held at the Studio Gallery at Gosford Regional Gallery, from Friday July 8, to Sunday July 17, from 9am to 4:30pm.

Poole, Barbara Stamos and Judy Barrett. The opening night will be held on Friday, July 8, from

6.00pm to 8.00pm at The Studio Gallery. Email, 22 Jun 2011 Annette Poole, 5 Ways exhibition

“Mrs Hynes should be applauded for giving up much of her own time to choreograph and rehearse the girls during many a lunchtime, and Mrs Denning employed her seamstress skills to assist with costumes. “Also, thank you to Ms

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o mark the official opening of the Arts Barn in the Kariong Eco Arts Precinct, a Big Blue Ball is being planned for Saturday July 23, from 7pm to 11pm.

The theme of the ball is Environmental Recycled or Blue so organisers are encouraging guests to dress up and take part in the Not So Fancy Dress Competition. Prizes will be given for the best use of recycled materials and the most

creative or outrageous getup. The night will feature a three course meal plus entertainment including costumed musicians combining dance, circus skills and character performances with virtuoso musical talent.

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he Central Coast Dance Festival at Laycock St Theatre was held on Monday, June 20, with a large number of schools across the Central Coast involved including Chertsey Public School.

Chertsey Public School principal Mr John Anderson said all schools “deserve credit for their excellent efforts, but it was the loud applause for the Chertsey Dance Group that I thought was indicative of both their performance and their presentation”.

support for Australia’s most prestigious Indigenous dance college,” he added. The performances will commence at 6.30pm and a gold coin donation is required for entry.

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exciting fusion of new and old dance forms and features vibrant choreography from NAISDA’s cultural tutors,” said NAISDA Dance College Executive Director Mr Kim Walker “Central Coast residents are encouraged to come along to one of the performances and show

performance,” he said.

Art exhibition opens Artists exhibiting in the 5 Ways exhibition include Renate Leyer, Fran Melrose, Annette Reid, Annette

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Sewell for assisting with supervision on the evening of the performance. “It was a long but hopefully a rewarding night for everyone,” said Mr Anderson. Newsletter, 20 Jun 2011 John Anderson, Chertsey Public School

osford Bush Poets met at the Gosford Hotel on Wednesday June 29, for a commemorative rendition of world famous poet, Henry Lawson’s work, while also celebrating the sixth anniversary of the society being founded.

“Wednesday night marked the sixth anniversary of the night eight of us gathered together in what was the smallest bar in the hotel to kick off this version of the Gosford Bush Poets,” said club coordinator Mr Vic Jefferies. “We didn’t have a guest

this month, which meant everyone had the chance to read at least two pieces of poetry. “The club has proven a wonderful journey that has seen many, many nights of great fun, fine poetry and much enjoyment. “We believe that Gosford

Bush Poets Society is now an integral part of the Central Coast community and has developed into a recognised cultural and social event,” he said. Media release, 22 Jun 2011 Vic Jefferies, Gosford Bush Poets Society

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Coast residents successful at Oceania Games

isa Spencer and Maddie Powell are both celebrating after a successful trip to Samoa for the 2011 Oceania Games.

Both athletes are members of the Central Coast Academy of Sport Athletics squad, and for Powell, this was her first taste of international competition. Mt Elliott resident, Powell, picked up gold medals in the 100m sprint (12.34sec) and the 100m Hurdles (14.34), which has lead to her being nicknamed “the queen of the straight track”. Lisa Spencer from Narara travelled to Samoa as the reigning champion of the 400m Hurdles event, and successfully defended her title with a tough win, over Tracey Hale from New Zealand, in a time of 60.77

seconds. Larry Spencer, who coaches both athletes, and is also the CCAS Athletics squad head coach, described the athletes’ success as being “wonderful for this early in the season”. Spencer also added that the trip was extremely beneficial for both competitors. “We managed to meet just about every key objective of the trip such as jet lag, time differences, new foods and bottled water, heat and humidity and travelling as a team.” Spencer and Powell

also ran in the Australian 4 x 100m Relay team and were placed second overall (49.99sec), behind Fiji (48.09sec) and once again Spencer got the better of her New Zealand rival, as the Kiwi’s came in third for the relay in 50.04 seconds. Both athletes are now back in training at the Gatorade Regional Athletics Centre, Mingara, and are preparing for an important domestic season of racing as the London Olympic trials are fast approaching. Media Release, 29 Jun 2011 Luke Tucker, CCAS

Avoca defeats Terrigal voca Beach Rugby Union Football Club defeated Terrigal by 28 points to 8 at The Haven Oval on Saturday, June 25.

In a game played before a big crowd Avoca asserted their superiority and recorded what culminated in a relatively comfortable win. Terrigal got away to a good start and led by three points to nil as result of a penalty goal by Damien Woods. Avoca quite quickly grabbed the lead, and by halftime had gone to a 14 points to 3 lead. “Hooker Matt Hipwell was Avoca’s best player and he was involved in all the action for the entire match,” said Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry

Thomson. “He was well supported by Emile Thomas in the forwards, but it was the Avoca Beach forward pack that laid the foundations for the win. “They controlled most phases in the set piece and distributed good ball to their backline,” he said. Outside back James Latham took full advantage of this good ball and crossed for two individual tries for the visitors. Avoca Beach also won the second half and scored another 14 points in that time. Terrigal did score a try in

the second half but Avoca Beach had crept too far in front for the home side to threaten with any chance of a win. Terrigal’s second rower Zac Johnston was strong all day, and he was well supported by flanker Dave Crawford and prop Todd Atkins,” said Thomson. The win confirmed Avoca Beach’s spot in second place while Terrigal are now fully involved in a fight for that fourth spot with several other clubs. Media Release, 26 Jun 2011 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Mariners’ players continue international endeavours ll four Central Coast Mariners currently on tour with the Qantas Young Socceroos in Europe featured in an impressive 1-0 win over global heavyweights Germany in KamenKaiserau at the weekend.

Trent Sainsbury and Mustafa Amini started the match for Jan Versleijen’s side, with striker Bernie Ibini-Isei and defender Sam Gallagher making appearances in the second 45. Former Mariner Marc Warren, who now plays for sister club Shefﬁeld United,

managed a full shift for Australia’s generation next who defeated the Germans on home soil thanks to a 44th minute strike by Kofi Danning. The friendly was the Qantas Young Socceroos’ first international match since the Asian U19 Championships last November, and coach Versleijen was pleased with the test. “It’s always good to start a tour with a win”, Versleijen said. “It was also a challenge for the team to identify the main areas we need to work on leading into Colombia. “The defending was reasonable to good but we still had too many turnovers in the midfield playing teams

of this level.” Versleijen’s men will now make the short journey to the Netherlands to compete in the Terborg Tournament from June 3 to 5. There, Sainsbury, Amini, Ibini-Isei and Gallagher will have the opportunity to compete against some of the brightest young players in world football as they continue their preparation for the forthcoming FIFA U20 World Cup in Colombia. In the group stage the Qantas Young Socceroos will play junior Dutch outﬁts Ajax Amsterdam and FC Twente Enschede, Mexicans Atlas Guadalajara and Brazilians Botafogo. Elsewhere on the world map, on loan Mariners striker

Liam is Oceania Champion

by Peter Acciari

Adam Kwasnik played the full 90 for Chengdu Blades against Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday, however, couldn’t prevent his side suffering a 4-1 defeat away from home. Lawrie McKinna’s teams next match is in two weeks at home to fifth place Liaoning Hongyun. Mariners captain Alex Wilkinson’s Jiangsu Sainty side had better fortune at home to Shaanxi Chanba last night. Wilkinson played the entire game as his team ran out 1-0 winners at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre, with his next test on the road to Chinese powerhouse Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday week. In Indonesia, Troy Hearfield also featured for the whole match, however his Pelita Jaya team suffered a 1-0 away defeat to PSPS Pekanbaru. Hearfield’s next game will be in front of the infamous fans of capital club Persija Jakarta – known as ‘The Jak’ – this Sunday. Meanwhile, Mariners midfield maestro Michael McGlinchey departed for Denver, USA, with his New Zealand international

by Luke Tucker

yron Cullen is one of ﬁve Central Coast junior rugby players who will represent NSW Country in Spain during November.

Adam Kwasnik celebrates with Chengdu Blades. teammates late last week. The All Whites will play Mexico at altitude on June 1 before returning to the southern hemisphere to face the Qantas Socceroos in Adelaide on June 5. Finally, fellow Mariners midﬁeld schemer John Hutchinson is currently in Greece preparing for Malta’s UEFA Euro 2012 qualiﬁer. Although 11 points separate group leaders

Greece from Malta on the Group F ladder, only one goal split the sides when they met in March this year. Hutchinson played a full game that day and will undoubtedly be hoping for another strong showing against the 2004 European Champions at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus this Saturday.

by Ben O’Neil

Yokoyama throws an opponent in competition

His latest triumph was the weekend of May 7 and 8 at the Auckland International Open, where he again won gold. Yokoyama had just

won a continental title at the Oceania Judo Championships a few weeks before, held in Tahiti. He also recently won both the ACT International Open and the Queensland International Open titles. In June, as part of the NSW state team, he will compete at the national titles in Perth, where a victory will almost certainly assure him a place at the Cadet World Championships, in Kiev, Ukraine, later this year. 18-year-old Melinda Brown, , member of the same

Academy as Yokoyama, fought well in her young women’s 52kg division taking Bronze, although she was unfortunate to suffer an injury to her ankle in golden score of her quarter-ﬁnal match. After medical treatment and a short rest, she valiantly fought in the bronze medal match and won with a gutsy effort against a tough opponent. She was unable to compete in the senior division due to her injury.

entral Coast M a r i n e r s midﬁelder Oliver Bozanic has been named in the Olyroos squad that will travel to Japan this week. The aspiring Olympians will play an international friendly against the Japanese U-23 National team at the Tohoku Denryoku Bigswan Stadium, Niigata on Wednesday 1 June, with the match a curtain raiser for the Kirin Cup ﬁxture between Japan and Peru. Following three recent training camps for Australian-

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Five Central Coast rugby players to represent NSW Country in Spain

by Ben O’Neil

Bozanic in Olyroo squad ocal youngster Liam Yokoyama, 15, has done well at national and international events, where he has dominated the under-66kg division to become the 2011 Continental Oceania Judo Champion.

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based players – all of which Bozanic has been involved in – Qantas Olyroos coach Auerilo Vidmar is looking forward to testing his team against Japan. “We ﬁnished our local camps well and made plenty of progress but we still have a little way to go in terms of our match ﬁtness,” Vidmar said. “This match against the Japanese, who are a quality team, will show us where we are at and what we need to work on.” Mariners mentor Graham Arnold expressed his delight at the news Bozanic had maintained his place within

the squad, and wished one of his star midfielders well during the tour. “Oli is a good kid and he deserves these types of rewards for the effort he puts in day in day out,” Arnold said. Following the friendly match, Bozanic and his Qantas Olyroos teammates, will return to Australia to prepare for the upcoming 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifiers. Australia will face Yemen on the 19th and 23rd June 2011 with the venues to be confirmed by the AFC shortly.

Cullen, Jack Booker, Tyrone Flemming, Pat Hines and Brennan Wanstall have all progressed through the Central Coast Academy of Sport rugby program and were recently selected in the NSW Country under-18 team after impressive performances as part of a combined Central Coast / Hunter side at the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth. The Central Coast/ Hunter team made history by becoming the first ever Barbarians outfit to win the Country Championships. “The team for Spain has been selected from all under-18 players across NSW Country areas, so for us to have five Central Coast boys announced in the final side is a pretty good effort,” said Cullen. “We all know each other well and we’ve played together in the academy and more recently in the Barbarians team at the Country Championships, so we’re looking forward to this trip to Spain, which should be a great experience for us all,” Cullen added. It certainly will be a great experience for the five

Tyron Cullen is looking forward to the experience of representing NSW Country in Spain. Photo by Kendell Marjanovic

Central Coast players, but it’s also an expensive one for them and their parents. A fundraiser dinner will be held on Saturday 10 September at Woy Woy

Leagues Club and the Central Coast Academy of Sport is encouraging local businesses and individuals to get on board and show their support for our local

orld number three Aron Sherrif of Ettalong will return alongside teammate Nathan Rice to the international arena

for the ﬁrst time in almost four years after being selected to represent Australia at the upcoming Asia Paciﬁc Merdeka Indoor

Championships Kuala Lumpur.

by Anthony McVicker

eninsula Touch Association enjoyed a successful weekend during the NSW Touch Association Country Championships held at Dubbo on May 28 and 29.

The Piranhas entered two teams; Men’s Over 45’s and Mixed Open, who were last years Mixed Open winners, with both teams finishing runners up and very unlucky not to win their respective divisions. The Men’s Over 45’s team played solidly all weekend and found themselves up against Nelson Bay in the semi-final. Always a danger team, Nelson Bay made the Piranhas work hard for their victory, running out 3-2 winners. The semi-final victory resulted in a grand-final match-up against archrivals Wollongong, and after leading for most of the match and seemingly in control, eventually went down 2-1 in a tense struggle. Team spokesperson Tony Harris said, “While it was a great weekend it was disappointing to finish as bridesmaids again, we were so close to winning that final – it could have gone either way but unfortunately it didn’t go ours.” Meanwhile in the Mixed Open division, the Piranhas

representatives. NSW Country will play Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona and Zaragoza while in Spain.

Aron Sherrif to return to international arena

more than two disciplines. Australian assistant coach Robbie Dobbins will also travel with the line-up and will take the reins during the series.

were looking to defend their 2010 title and went through their five round games undefeated. In the quarter final, the Peninsula outfit easily disposed of Moruya 9-2 and then suffered a slight scare in the semi final against Jerrabomberra eventually winning 6-5 after setting up an early 5-0 lead. The Mixed Open final saw the Peninsula team pitted against the Victorian State Mixed Open representative team, who were invited to participate in the tournament as a means of developing the game in the southern state. Victoria took an early 2-0 lead but the Piranhas fought their way back to be on level terms through some great work by young gun Ben Nichols and the experienced Joel Weekes. In a see-sawing match that went touchdown for touchdown the gallant Piranhas eventually succumbed to the Victorian State Mixed Open team 6-5. “It was a fantastic effort by our guys and girls, “said Peninsula Mixed Open Captain Jeff Smith. “We played well throughout the weekend and really stepped up during the finals. “It was disappointing to lose the final because we had the team to win it – but there is some consolation in the fact that it took a State representative team to beat us,” said Smith

AFL Dream getting closer by Val Bridge

ifteen year old Josh Barty has been selected to play in the NSW All Schools State AFL National by Richard Goodbody Championships in pairs and triples, with no this coming July in player permitted to play Canberra.

Staged at the Bayuemas Indoor Bowls Stadium from October 3 to 8, the US$30,000 tournament will feature men’s and women’s singles, as well as mixed

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Barty recently competed in the NSW All Schools U15 AFL championships in May and has also played at a rep level for the Northern U13’s heats in Sydney.

Josh ﬁrst began his AFL career with the Gosford Tigers in 1999 and has never looked back. Currently Josh is a member of the Sydney Swans U15’s squad training with the red and whites two nights a week. Of his dream, Josh says he wants to eventually become a professional AFL player but completing his schooling at St Phillips Christian College is a high priority.

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QANTAS U23s hold advantage against Yemen he QANTAS U23s have defeated Yemen 3-0 in the ﬁrst leg of their London 2012 Olympic Games Asian Qualiﬁcation matches held on Sunday June 19 at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford.

A double from Jason Hoffman and a goal from Mitch Nichols has given the Olyroos a comfortable lead going into the second leg of the tie, played at Ausgrid Stadium in Newcastle. The Olyroos took only 15 minutes to open the scoring. From a Marko Jesic short corner on the left, Matthew Jurman’s header was blocked by a Yemeni defender. Ryall was on hand to pick up the rebound to cross the ball to Hoffman for an easy header from the goal-line into the empty net. Playing in front of a home crowd of 2,597, Olyroos captain Oliver Bozanic almost doubled his team’s lead in the 29th minute. His well taken free kick was only denied by the crossbar. Vidmar made a tactical switch at half-time to bring

on Aaron Mooy for Isaka Cernak with the Olyroos starting to create more opportunities on the right flank. Mooy had a great chance to increase the Olyroos lead in the 57th minute but his shot hit the woodwork and bounced back into the arms of the Yemeni goalkeeper. The Olyroos finally extended their lead ten minutes later when Hoffman squared the ball to Nichols, who tapped the ball pass the Yemeni goalkeeper. Yemen’s captain Munasser Akiad Ba Haj was shown a yellow card late in the match for a late and dangerous tackle on Aziz Behich. After receiving treatment, Behich returned to the field during additional time and went on a 60 metre run with the ball on the left flank before providing a through ball to Hoffman. Hoffman’s shot hit the post but he was on hand to collect the rebound to complete the scoring for the Olyroos. At full time, Olyroos Head Coach Aurelio Vidmar was very pleased with his team’s first competitive match together.

by Val Bridge

“I am very happy with a 3-0 result, it could have been more. “We miss some really easy chances and their goalkeeper made some outstanding saves as well and now we’ll hopefully go to Newcastle and ﬁnish it off,” said Vidmar. The Olyroos will face Yemen again at Ausgrid Stadium in Newcastle on Thursday 23rd June They need to win these two matches on aggregate to progress to the next round of qualiﬁcation, which sees the 12 winners from Round 2 divided into three groups of four teams each. The teams in each group will then play in a home-and-away format from 21 September 2011, to 14 March, 2012, with the winner of each group directly qualifying for the London 2012 Olympic Games Football competition. The three second-placed teams from the third round will clash in a playoff at a centralised venue from March 25 to 29, 2012, and the winners of this group will meet the representatives of CAF (Africa) for a berth in the London 2012 Olympic Games. photos: Val Bridge

nnie Reid, a student at Henry Kendall High School, has been recognised by the Olympic Movement with a prestigious Pierre de Coubertin Award.

The awards are presented by the Australian Olympic Committee in recognition of students in Years 10, 11 or 12 who most demonstrate the attributes which are consistent with the fundamental aims of the Olympic Movement through participation in sport. Henry Kendall High School principal Ms Jan Gillespie said Annie exemplifies Baron de Coubertin’s philosophy in establishing the modern Olympics. “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not to triumph but to do your best,” said Ms Gillespie. “To meet the criteria of the award these young people must consistently demonstrate excellence and high standards of sportsmanship in a variety of sports. “Annie’s nomination referred to place as a role model for girls in sport, including commitment over many years to the school’s soccer and futsal teams, her zone and regional participation in athletics and cross country, her leadership in dance at the school, and her academic endeavours. “To receive a Pierre de Coubertin Award is a great honour. “Every recipient is a credit to themselves, their school, their family and their community.” This year’s awards were presented at Sydney

Olympic Park on June 24, when recipients attended an Academy day learning about the Olympics, including a preview of the 2012 London Games, before attending the presentation ceremony

at 3.30pm in the company of their guests. Media release, 30 Jun 2011 Jan Gillespie, Henry Kendall HS

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The prison, despite only holding seven prisoners at the time of its capture, was a symbol of the absolute power of King Louis XV1. By capturing the prison, the people signalled that the monarchy’s reign, and oppression, was over. An interesting, and political comment, was expressed by Klaas Woldring of Pearl Beach saying how different the republican situation is in Australia. He mentions how one could even speak of Republican apathy here in Australia. How can this be explained? ‘Firstly, there is fact much agreement that a Republic should be established with a directly elected President. Klauss expresses the opinion that recent opinion polls suggest that over 80% of those polled favour this. That is exactly what the major parties don’t favour and why this issue is on the back burner, until the Queen abdicates. ‘Secondly, many Australians want to know what kind of Republic they will end up with’. He surmises there is clearly much dissatisfaction with the current parliamentary system. Here on the coast there are a few things going on which celebrate the day locally. For instance Le Chat Noir of Terrigal are planning to celebrate with some style by providing diners with not only excellent French cuisine but also entertainment that only the French can provide. Diners will be treated to a performance of the ‘Can Can’ and be lulled by the romantic sounds of Mr Leslie DuPont, a Mauritian singer, accompanied by Frederic on the accordion. The Henry Kendall Tavern

in West Gosford offers a reasonably priced lunch or dinner for the family. French Onion Soup is on the menu. It’s unclear when the broth was wed to cheese to become soup a l’oignon gratinée but it’s

this version that has come to be referred to as French onion soup. Its popularity as the four am pick-me-up ‘du jour’ for the butchers and purveyors who frequented the bistros around the legendary produce market

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