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Freewater censured but not silenced t a meeting on Tuesday, September 6, Gosford Council resolved to censure Cr Peter Freewater for code of conduct breaches

Cr Freewater must provide a written apology to his fellow councillors as well as make a public apology at an open council meeting. Council has also forwarded its findings to the director general of the Division of Local Government for consideration. The decision comes following an investigation by an independent conduct reviewer regarding two separate incidents in February Cr Peter Freewater said he regrets his comments regarding calling Council’s weekend workshop a “junket, completely unnecessary and a waste of ratepayers money”, claiming they were”sensationalised in the media”. “I was simply providing my opinion that although we don’t have our own golf course, Council does have meeting rooms and we don’t need to spend 10s of thousands of rate-payers dollars to meet at a luxury

resort for a weekend. Cr Chris Burke said the Council has done all that it can in regard to Cr Freewater’s breaches. “All stones have been unturned, we’ve done the right process and gone the right way and now we just have to wait to see what they come back with,” said Cr Burke. “We didn’t take this lightly, the eight councillors. “When we put this up we wanted to make sure we were on the right track, so we put it out to an external reviewer,” he said. Cr Craig Doyle agreed and said as councillors “we accept the code of conduct, it’s an honorable product and we have to conduct ourselves appropriately”. “It’s a two edged sword, if you challenge the notion you have to be willing to accept the investigation and the findings. But Cr Freewater said he “completely reject[s] the findings of the so-called

independent reviewer”. “How can a solicitor repeatedly hired by the council and briefed by the Council be independent of Council? “In 2007 I promised the people of Gosford that if I were elected to Council I would fight corruption and mismanagement. “I have proven to them that I can be trusted to honour my promises,” he said. Cr Freewater said he is currently seeking legal advice to “challenge Council’s decision and possibly sue the Council for defamation.” Cr Doyle, however, said that Council considers “any breach of the code as an exceptionally serious manner. “We have to live by code. “When one of our own breaks the code, I guess this shows that we’re not prepared to accept that either. “Referring it to the director general is the highest we can take it,” he said. The complaint was lodged

with the general manager by Cr’s Laurie Maher, Craig Doyle, Chris Burke, Chris Holstein, Jim Macfadyen, Vicki Scott and Jeff Strickson regarding the conduct of Cr Freewater in an interview he did on ABC Radio on February 14 and a report in the Express Advocate on February 16. Cr Terri Latella did not sign the complaint. The councillors said Cr Freewater showed no respect for the Council or individuals and that this disrespect, using false information, breaching of confidentiality, undermining the authority and reputation of Council and its staff amounted to breached of the Council’s Code of Conduct. Council said it will be making no further comment on this issue. Gosford Council Agenda COM.17, 6 Sep 2011 Gosford Council Media, 6 Sep 2011 Kaitlin Watts, 6 Sep 2011 Media Statement, 9 Sep 2011 Cr Peter Freewater Cr Peter Freewater

Gosford to see improvements from ﬁrst Liberal budget he people of Gosford will see improved roads and education as a result of the Liberals and Nationals first Budget, according to member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

$4.2 million allocated for completion of Gosford Police Station Photo: Naomi Bridges

Mr Holstein said the Budget delivers, over the next four years, 900 more teachers, 2475 more nurses and 550 police officers and a record infrastructure investment to address the building backlog left by Labor. This year it equates to 200 teachers, 150 police officers and 940 nurses. Spending on hospitals and health capital works over the next four years is $4.7 billion – 50 per cent higher than over the last four years. “Locally this means $17.4 million for the new Gosford Regional Cancer Centre and $500,000 to commence planning for the return of the Woy Woy Rehabilitation Unit,” said Mr Holstein. Gosford Hospital will also receive two special care nursery cots at a cost of $800,000. Gosford residents will also see the Gosford Public School relocation completed in 2014, an upgrade of Gosford TAFE with $1.3 million allocated in 2011-12 and due to be completed next year at a cost of $3.4 million.

$2.5 million has also been allocated for this year and next for the upgrades of local high schools as well as school maintenance to increase by nearly 11 per cent on last year. $1 million has been set aside for investigations into the upgrade of Woy Woy Rd as the first stage of a four year, $30 million project. The West Gosford intersection has been allocated $9 million to continue planning and preconstruction and $500,000 will go toward safety improvements on Wiseman Ferry Rd as the first stage of a four year, $5 million commitment. Gosford Police Station is due to be completed next year with $4.2 million allocated and $600,000 for new villas in Gosford for people with a disability. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals’ first Budget delivers for Gosford by allocating funds for the commencement of the projects committed to during the election and I look forward to seeing these projects finalised during this term,” said Mr Holstein.

“Rebuilding NSW means repairing what was left behind, improving services and building the infrastructure the people of NSW need. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is very conscious that if we don’t get expenses under control, there are no funds to fix the services people rely on every day,” he said. In The Entrance electorate, $2.5 million has been allocated for the relocation of Gosford Horticulture Institute in Ourimbah. In the Terrigal electorate $20 million has been set aside to continue major work on the four lane widening of the Central Coast Highway between Matcham Rd, Erina Heights and Ocean View Dr, Wamberal. Media Release, 6 Sep 2011 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP Media Release, 6 Sep 2011 Chris Holstein MP Media Release, 6 Sep 2011 Aaron Henry, Office of Chris Spence MP

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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 1300 094 737

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 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 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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Mardi-Mangrove link complete

he first drops of water were pumped along the $120 million Mardi-Mangrove Link, the Central Coast’s largest infrastructure project in decades, on Wednesday, August 31.

The system was officially turned on at a special ceremony at Mardi Dam by Wyong Shire Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton, Gosford Cr Chris Burke, Gosford Mayor Cr Laurie Maher and Parliamentary secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water Senator Don Farrell. The ceremony was also attended by current and past Gosford City and Wyong Shire councillors and local members of parliament. Mayor Cr Eaton said the event was a momentous occasion and a great local achievement. “The Mardi-Mangrove Link is the biggest piece of water infrastructure to be built on the Central Coast in 25 years. “This event brings to a close almost three years of planning and 17 months of construction. “Today marks the day when the work of over

1000 local staff and contactors has delivered increased water security for the Central Coast. “I commend all involved and I sincerely thank the Yarramalong community for their patience and support during construction,” he said. Mayor Cr Maher said he is thrilled that the Central Coast has a more secure water supply with Mardi and Mangrove Creek Dams now linked by this important infrastructure. “We all lived through dire times a couple of years ago when total dam storage fell to 12 percent. “Mangrove Creek Dam is 16 times larger than our other two dams combined. “By transferring water for storage from Mardi Dam, Wyong River and Ourimbah Creek, this project is a good insurance policy against this situation ever happening again. “With the link now

operational and provided there is average rainfall we expect dam levels at Mangrove Creek Dam to rise to 70 per cent within the next five years. “Today is an historic day for the Central Coast and I am honoured to be here to witness the beginning of a better water future for our region,” said Mayor Cr Maher. The Mardi-Mangrove Link project is an initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire councils with Australian Government funding of $80.3 million provided through the Water Smart Australia Program –Water for the Future initiative, and an additional $40 million combined from the two Councils. Media Release, 31 Aug 2011 Megan Low, Gosford Council Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Senator Don Farrel at the opening of the Mardi to Mangrove linkl

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Change imminent at Gosford Chamber AGM he Gosford City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is due to hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday, September 14, in the Gosford Golf Course Function Room, Racecourse Rd, Gosford at 1pm.

Nominations are closed and new board members are to be appointed. It is understood that current president Mr Rod Dever will again stand for the position, but long standing vice president Ms Deborah Warwick will not, and nor will treasurer Mr David Bowler. After a decade or more on the board, Ms Warwick will now concentrate on more pressing matters and said she wishes the chamber well in its future direction. On leaving the chamber board, Ms Warwick said: “I will continue my support for the chamber and my decision for leaving is

based purely on giving others the chance of board membership.” “After a ten year or so stint on the board, it’s now time for me to concentrate on other involvements I have to help realise the future aspirations for Gosford City,” she said. Ill health and the need to concentrate on his property responsibilities is also forcing another long standing board member Mr Ron Hinksman to decline standing again and StarFM executive Ms Donna Lalor is taking a sabbatical after serving six years. Historically, the Gosford Chamber has been

instrumental for many positive changes to Gosford City. However, the past few years have seen the emergence of the Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) as custodians and promoters of Gosford City. Questioning the relevance of the Gosford Chamber of Commerce is Mr Bob Bourne, founding member of the informal group of commercial property owners known as the Gosford Property Owners Organisation (GOSPOO), claiming twelve members who purport to own 70 per cent of Mann St.

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Of the informal group, Mr Bourne said: “Our regular meetings with Gosford City Council are exclusive of

the Gosford Chamber and discussions we have on the DLEP are separate to any that may be held with the Gosford Chamber of Commerce.” It was this informal group that led the way to the Gosford CBD Section 94 contributions being reduced from three per cent to one per cent, in an effort to attract developers to Gosford. The May edition of The Central Coast Business Review mentioned that “the only chamber on the Coast that appears to involve itself on matters of importance with meaningful and intelligent inputs is the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, with others seeing themselves as no more than networking

groups”. Current Gosford Chamber president Mr Rod Dever said: “The chamber is far more than a networking group and represents a broader range of issues than just Mann St.” “Whilst I acknowledge the work that GOSPOO do, the Chamber also has discussions with local and state governments on the DLEP and holds regular discussions on issues that are broader than the CBD, the West Gosford Intersection being an example of this. “We work for our members as best we can to achieve best outcomes,” Dever said. Val Bridge, 8 Sep 2011

Funding for emergency accommodation mergency accommodation on the Central Coast will be bolstered with federal government funding of $890,000 towards the $2.2 million refurbishment of the Coast Community Centre.

Federal Minister for Regional Australia Mr Simon Crean announced the funding for the rebuild to Coast Shelter as part of the first round of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF), worth almost $1 billion. Through the refurbishment, the centre will be a more functional facility offering

improved access to many people in need of urgent assistance. Free services offered at the refurbished Coast Community Centre will include meals, shower and laundry facilities, food parcels, a community meeting room, conference room and referrals. “When completed later this

year, the Coast Community Centre in North Gosford, will provide a place for the most vulnerable and marginalised to help them with the difficulties they encounter,” Mr Crean said. Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said she was delighted the funding was going to such a great project.

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“I want to pay tribute to Gosford mayor Laurie Maher and Coast Shelter for the vital work they do in our community in helping the most vulnerable and disadvantaged,” said Ms O’Neill. “I couldn’t be prouder that this funding – the first under the Regional Development Australia Fund – is going to Coast Shelter. “So many community members have praised Coast Shelter’s work to me, I am delighted that this federal funding will help Coast Shelter continue the great job its doing. “The project will also generate jobs during the construction and sustain employment into the future,”

she said. The project is endorsed by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Central Coast. The RDAF program supports the infrastructure needs and economic growth of Australia’s regions. It is designed to leverage state, commonwealth, local government, private and notfor-profit investments. In round one, $150 million in grant funding was provided to 35 projects around Australia leveraging a total of around $418 million in project costs. RDA committees played a major role in working with local communities to identify projects that were consistent with their regional plans. Independent Advisory

Panel chair of the, Mr Christian Zahra, will assist with a review of RDAF Round One and provide recommendations to the Minister to consider implementing for Round Two and subsequent rounds of the program. This review will consider ways in which the impact of the program might be strengthened and the application process streamlined. Round Two of the RDAF program will be valued at $150 million, with applications to open in November. Media Release, 7 Sep 2011 Matt Pulford, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

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Council funding for ﬂora festival osford Council has resolved to underwrite the Australian Springtime Flora Festival for this year up to the amount of $25,000 in order for the event to proceed, meanwhile the NSW State Government is investigating funding for the event.

Council agreed that no future underwriting agreement for the Festival will be entered into, but a business plan will be presented to Council with any future application for financial support. Within one month of the conclusion of the event, the Australian Springtime Flora Festival Committee are to provide to Council the complete audited financial accounts for this year’s event and any claim relating to the underwriting agreement. Council also requested that Wyong Shire be asked to provide funding for the Flora Festival, as it is an

event that benefits the entire Central Coast. The $25,000 underwrite is in addition to the $7500 in funding already being provided by Council to the Festival. The resolution was supported by all councillors present at the ordinary meeting of Tuesday, September 6, except Cr Craig Doyle, who said he doesn’t believe it is Council’s responsibility to pick up the financial tab. “We’re not the cash cow for this event or for this organization,” he said. “The bottom line is we are not there with the cheque book ready to go.

“We always get caught at the last minute having to pick up the financial tab. “It isn’t our event, it’s nothing to do with us,” he said. Cr Jeff Strickson disagreed and said he is here for the people. “Anything that makes the people prosperous in Gosford, I’m all for,” said Cr Strickson. According to Council’s report, Council was approached by Central Coast Tourism’s chief executive officer who requested Council to reconsider underwriting the event after it was refused at a meeting on Tuesday,

August 23. The request was made on the basis that due to a possible shortfall in the Festival’ budget, it was likely to be cancelled, if Council could not underwrite the event. Council had previously underwritten the event in 2002 for a five year period and then again in 2007 for another five year period for non-insurable events outside the control of the Australian Springtime Flora

Festival Committee. Gosford Council was informed that previous financial support was withdrawn by sponsors and hence, the revenue held by the Committee and the forecast income from the event would not cover the estimated cost for running of the event. Council said it recognises the significance of the event at a regional level and the withdrawal of sponsorship from a number of key

stakeholders has put in jeopardy the current and future Festivals. Council said underwriting the event for 2011 up to the amount of $25,000 in addition to the $7,500 already being given, would assist with bridging the gap with financial assistance previously provided by other stakeholders. Gosford Council Agenda MM.8 Kaitlin Watts, 6 Sep 2011

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Formal hearing for mental health in the workplace

Breakfast for breast cancer foundation osford region residents have proven their generosity, raising $14,407.45 last year, with the National Breast Cancer Foundation once again encouraging local residents to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast in order to exceed last year’s fundraising effort and make the goal of zero deaths by 2030 a reality.

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House of Representatives Inquiry into Mental Health and Workforce Participation held site visits around Gosford on Monday, August 29, before a formal public hearing in Wyoming.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill joined fellow members of the House Standing Committee on Education and Employment Ms Amanda Rishworth and Mr Mike Symon in taking evidence from Fairhaven Services, Youth Connections, ET Australia, and The ORS Group. The hearing was the ninth so far for the Inquiry, which is seeking ways to remove the barriers for people with mental illness to participation in education, training and employment. The Committee said it is

looking to submit its report to government around the end of the year. Later in the day Ms O’Neill joined the minister for Mental Health and Aged Care Mr Mark Butler on a visit to the youth mental health service, Headspace, in Gosford. “The Gosford Headspace is the second busiest in the country after the Gold Coast, which is pretty amazing considering the Gold Coast’s annual schoolies,” said Ms O’Neill. “The minister left very impressed with the comprehensive integrated

system of care that he saw. “I’m sure there will be lessons there for the Federal Government as we roll out our record $2 billion investment in mental health across the country,” she said. From Gosford Ms O’Neill and minister Butler travelled to Woy Woy for a flying visit to the Woy Woy Community Aged Care facility where they met residents and presented certificates of attainment to staff. There was also a special Certificate of Appreciation for 10 year-old Alicia Karton, who visits Woy Woy

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Pink Ribbon Breakfast Ambassador for 2011 Rhonda Burchmore is encouraging everyone to register online to host a breakfast with real benefits. “Whether you breakfast like a rock star, on the run, or opt to stay in your pyjamas, hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast is a fabulous way to get together with friends or family and raise much needed funds for breast cancer research.” A fundraising initiative of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Pink Ribbon Breakfasts raised over two million dollars in October last year, with Gosford region residents hosting breakfasts. The aim for this year is to exceed this amount in order to fund even more research projects for the prevention and cure of breast cancer.

National Breast Cancer Foundation CEO Ms Carole Renouf congratulated the Gosford community on their efforts so far and once again encouraged local residents to get together and host a breakfast in order to achieve the goal of zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030. “Zero deaths by 2030 is an ambitious goal, and I urge you to host your own breakfast this year,” she said. “If you’ve hosted a breakfast before, aim to make this year bigger and better than last year. “Or if this is your first breakfast, we have lots of new ideas of how you can make your event memorable and a fundraising success.” Media Release, 29 Aug 2011 Chloe Turner, Professional Public Relations

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Fundraiser beneﬁts hospital ocal families are set to receive a boost thanks to the generosity of Gosford residents who supported the recent McDonald’s Helping Hands Fundraiser, raising $52,542 for the Ronald McDonald Family Room program.

The funds will go directly toward a planned Family Room at Gosford Hospital which has just been approved by the Central Coast Local Health District. The new Family Room at the Gosford Hospital will provide a comfortable haven within the hospital for local families with children undergoing medical treatment to take a break and relax. McDonald’s Gosford Licensee Mr Ron Mussalli said that McDonald’s is proud to support such a worthy cause and explained how important a Family Room will be for local families receiving treatment at Gosford Hospital. “This important facility will help keep parents and other family members close to their child who is sick or injured in hospital and is designed to help relieve the stress on parents at this difficult time,”

he said. “We are aiming to have the Family Room operational by the end of 2012 and have proposed its location to be in an area adjacent to the Children’s Ward.” Helping Hands were available to purchase for $1 in 14 McDonald’s restaurants in the Central Coast region including; Erina, Erina Fair, Gosford Imperial, West Gosford, Wyoming and Kincumber. “I’m really delighted that the Helping Hands fundraiser has always been received so well by the Central Coast community. This year has been even more special knowing that the funds raised will now go towards our very own Family Room at the Gosford Hospital,” said Mr Mussalli. Media Release, 29 Aug 2011 Leah Cruz, Professional Public Relations

Erina to hold retirement workshop forum aimed at providing satisfying retirement will be held on Wednesday, 14 September, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at the Erina Centre.

The forum will be run by the Central Coast Community Council in conjunction with Gosford Council, Centrelink and a number of community groups and is intended to inform people of the many opportunities and activities available for Central Coast people to give them a satisfying retirement. Topics will include volunteering, men’s sheds, telecross, in-home care, home modifications and

Gosford Councils new community strategic plan. The Aged Rights Service solicitor will speak on Legal Issues For Older People and a representative from the Aged Care Assessment Team will advise on options and processes around special aged accommodation needs. Media Release, 25 Aug 2011 Ed McCarthy, Central Coast Community Council

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Aboriginal Support Worker Athol Boney, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Senior Aboriginal Support Worker Narelle Pass and CEO Judi Higgin unveil painting by David O’Brien

he Australian Government’s Indigenous Community Support Service was launched in Gosford on Tuesday, September 6, by member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill who unveiled a painting by local artist David O’Brien titled Meeting Place.

Ms O’Neill joined New Horizons’ CEO Ms Judi Higgin, members of the local Indigenous community, representatives from various local government and community agencies and organisations, and New Horizons’ staff and service recipients. The Community Support Service, which will operate from the New Horizons’ Gosford and Gorokan offices, supports Indigenous community members and their families by providing referrals to a range of services such as welfare, family support, child care, legal, housing and health services. Local Indigenous elder Kevin “Gavi” Duncan opened the event with the traditional Welcome to Country and smoking ceremonies before the Guliyaali Bandaarr Dreamtime Dancers

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performed for more than 50 representatives from 15 local community organisations. Ms O’Neill congratulated New Horizons for “the great start they have made in delivering the Indigenous Community Support Service here in Gosford”. “I can see their staff have already forged a strong connection with the local community. “I am sure their relationships will grow and deepen as the weeks go by. “My thanks go to the New Horizons staff for their dedication and commitment,” she said. Ms Higgin said her team was honoured to have been trusted to deliver the service. “Throughout our organisation we have a strong commitment to closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians,” she said. “I know I speak on behalf of everyone at New Horizons, in particular the team at Gosford, when I say we are honoured to have been chosen to deliver this important service here on the Central Coast. “This adds to the range of government and self-funded Indigenous services we

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Local schools aquire new buildings

ember for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill joined two local schools to officially open new facilities built as part of the Building the Education Revolution (BER) program.

Both Woodport Public School in Erina and Kulnura Public School

received funding under the Gillard Government’s BER program.

Woodport Public School opened four new classrooms, a storage

Tea party celebrates literacy and numeracy week hertsey Public School combined its Heartkids Mad Hatter’s Tea Party event with its Literacy and Numeracy week celebrations on Tuesday, August 23.

Principal Mr John Anderson said the School has a number of students and families affected by

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charity simply by making a gold coin donation for the privilege of wearing a favourite hat,” he said. “Students were also able to celebrate Literacy and Numeracy Week in their classrooms by revisiting the well known and ageless story, Alice in Wonderland.” Newsletter, 30 Aug 2011 John Anderson, Chertsey Public School

space, and a covered outdoor learning area on Tuesday, August 30. The facilities were paid for by $3.229 million in funding that the school received under the National School Pride (NSP) program and the Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) elements of the BER. Ms O’Neill said the facilities would not only benefit the school, but would support stronger social networks and community cohesion. “It is tremendous to be here today to celebrate the opening of the new classrooms and covered outdoor learning area and to witness first hand, the impact this has had on Woodport Public School and the local community,” Ms O’Neill said. Kulnura Public School received $954,000 under the BER program for new classrooms and refurbishment work. The new classrooms were officially opened on Friday, September 2. Ms O’Neill congratulated all those involved in the project. “My heartiest congratulations today go to the principal, school staff, parents and tradespeople who have worked together to deliver this important project,” Ms O’Neill said. “The new facilities may never have been built if it were not for the BER program,” Ms O’Neill said. “Schools like Kulnura may never have been modernised if it was left up to state governments, which is why the BER is such a fantastic program,” Ms O’Neill said. Media Release, 30 Aug, 2 Sep 2011 Matt Pulford, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

Gosford teachers recognised for commitment wo teachers from the Gosford area have been honoured at a reception hosted by premier Barry O’Farrell on Saturday, August 20, at this year’s Premier’s Teacher Scholarships.

Ms Christine Freeman from the Rumbulara Environmental Education Centre and David Ardley from Henry Kendall High School were among 31 teachers from across NSW to be recognised for their commitment to quality education. Ms Freeman received a Premier’s Ausgrid Environmental Education Scholarship and Mr Ardley received the Premier’s Commonwealth Bank Foundation Australian History Scholarship. “This program is about helping to make our best teachers world experts in education,” Premier O’Farrell said. “Through the Premier’s Teacher Scholarships program, educators have a truly unique opportunity to undertake international study tours and visit some of the world’s best schools and centres of education. “They return to their classrooms professionally inspired and re-invigorated, ready to share new knowledge, teaching methods and skills. “That’s what we’re fuelling through this program – and at the end of the day, it’s our students who will benefit.” Premier O’Farrell

confirmed his support for the Premier’s Teacher Scholarships program and identified education as one of the Government’s largest commitments. He also paid special tribute to the many corporate partners involved including the thirteen new organisations that have joined the 2011 program. The minister for Education the Hon Adrian Piccoli MP was also at the reception and met many of this year’s recipients. The minister said he was particularly impressed with the increasing level of interest of teachers in the professional learning opportunities made possible through the scholarships: “The 2011 program saw 264 applications from across NSW this year which represents a 20 per cent increase on the 2010 program. “No doubt many of us can still remember those very special teachers we had at school,” said minister Piccoli. “They inspired us with their enthusiasm and passion for their craft and their subjects,” he said. Media Release, 2 Sep 2011 Sven Wright, DET

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Education

Cambodian orphans visit Point Clare

World class barista teaches local students ear 12 students from St Philips C h r i s t i a n College had the pleasure of being trained in coffee making by world class barista Mr Mitchell Faulkner.

Mr Faulkner, a former student of St Philips Christian College, has won a number of competitions for his coffee making including the Australian Barista Championships Coffee in Good Spirits last year as well as placing fourth in the World Championships. “His passion and expertise were evident and our students all left blessed with a gift of coffee beans,” said principal Ms Michelle Kelly. “I love it when our former students return to demonstrate their talents and inspire our current students,” she said. Newsletter, 26 Aug 2011 Michelle Kelly, St Philips Christian College

Narara places well in literacy comps

ear six students from Point Clare Public School learnt about Cambodian Culture last month when they were visited by six teenage students from Cambodian Orphanages who were sponsored in Australia for a short stay.

The students took the opportunity to learn about the culture and mutually share interests common to both. “It was a delight to see our children learning how to create Indonesianstyle graceful dancing

and Ben Thompson achieved credits. Jayden Riddle and Samuel Hobson achieved distinctions in the ICAS Spelling competition while Nicola Turnbull, William Hobson, Ben Thompson, Ryan Kennerley and

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cultural barriers. “Games were exchanged, ideas shared and new understandings built up to make this a very worthwhile experience,” she said. Newsletter, 6 Sep 2011 Karen Morrow, Point Clare Public School

Money raised for Stewart House

arara Public School has had a number of commendable results in the ICAS Writing and Spelling competitions including distinctions and credits

Students Rio Eden, Olivia Grant, Hayley Neilson, Celina Baharoglu, Tayla Needham, Daniella Gennari achieved distinctions in the ICAS Writing Competition while Campbell Molony, Makenzi Bamforth, Nicola Turnbull, Stephanie Prieto

one moment and then be absolutely awed by contrasting modern Hip Hop moves,” said relieving principal Mr Karen Morrow. “Our students weren’t backward in sharing some of our dance moves and songs that overcome all

arara Public School students raised $93.95 for Stewart House in a jelly bean guessing competition in the week of Monday, September 5.

The competition was part of the School’s celebrations for National Literacy and Numeracy Week.

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Out & About

Christmas celebrations will stop Mann St

Flora Festival celebrates its quarter century

he Australian Springtime Flora Festival celebrated its 25th birthday this year, with the festival running from Thursday, September 8, until Sunday, September 11.

Held in the Mt Penang Parklands, the event is one of the largest of its kind in Australia. Mayor of Gosford Cr Laurie Maher said the festival is a real highlight on the Central Coast event calendar. “The Flora Festival has been attracting both exhibitors and tourists from across the state to Gosford City for 25 years and has been fantastic for tourism

within our region,” he said. Council’s Environmental Education section held a Love Food Hate Waste cooking demonstration across the weekend and the Nature Conservation Council of NSW took registrations for the Gosford Food Waste Challenge commencing in October. During the festival, officers discussed issues such as preparing the correct serving sizes,

menu planning and how to correctly store leftovers. Council also launched the FloodSafe brochure, developed in conjunction with the State Emergency Service and Wyong Council as well as the upcoming Bushland Reserves Photography Competition. Media Release, 7 Sep 2011 Gosford Council Media

Psychologists to hold free workshop s part of Good Will Week (September 18-24), a free workshop will be held exploring ways to prolong life and keep it fun and positive.

The workshop will be run by expert psychologists Nicola Webber and Claire Nabke-Hatton at Gosford Golf and Function Centre on Friday, September 23. Representatives from this year’s Good Will Week charity, Assistance Dogs Australia, will be

he Gosford City Christmas Parade will be held this year on Saturday, November 26, from 11am and is expected to attract a crowd of several thousand onlookers.

The Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) is calling all schools, community groups and business across the Central Coast to join the celebration. “The annual Gosford City Christmas Parade is a well established tradition where we block off Mann St in Gosford and transform it with colour,” said GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch. “The event highlights our vibrant community on the Central Coast and the ‘changing face’ of Gosford City. “It is also the perfect event to celebrate the joy,

love and family occasion Christmas is for children and adults alike. “The GBID Promotions Committee would like to call on all interested groups, schools and businesses to get involved. “The best part is that participation is free and there are some great prizes to win for the best community groups. “We would like to encourage you to let your creative juices flow and celebrate this year’s theme: The Vibrancy of our Community. “You can celebrate this

with colour, zany costumes, Christmas theme ‘with a twist’ or your own fun way. “Be creative with your vehicle (floats, trucks, cars), characters, bands, dress up animals or whatever suits. “Harness your best ideas and go for it. “This is a great opportunity for exposure to thousands of people for your business, school or community organisation,” said Mr Brasch. Media Release, 29 Aug 2011 Paul Brasch, GBID

at the workshop giving demonstrations. NSW Trustee and Guardian will be supporting Assistance Dogs Australia by donating one dollar for every will written over the next 12 months to the charity. A team from NSW

Trustee and Guardian will be at the workshop offering advice and assistance about writing a will and general estate planning. Media Release, 6 Sep 2011 Harriet Lawler, The D’Arcy Partnership

Bushland reserve subject of photography comp osford Council will hold the COSS Bushland Reserve Photography Competition, with top entries being displayed at the Erina Centre Foyer from December 12-23.

Entrants have the opportunity to have their photograph featured in a series of promotional posters for the bushland reserves and win prizes from John Ralph’s Camera House. Gosford Council’s coordinator Natural Open Space Mr Larry Melican said the competition is aiming to further showcase and capture the beauty of

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Out and About

Youth centre to assist with Kincumber Festival he annual Kincumber Festival is being held on Saturday, September 17, from 9am to 2:30pm and to celebrate, organisers have planned another family fun-day filled with a huge array of entertainment and activities.

Young people from the Kincumber Youth Centre have taken a lead role, assisting in the organisation and running of a number of aspects of the festival. They have been hard at work in preparation for the big day and during the festival will run the Youth Centre cafe, manage the acoustic stage, supervise the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rides and perform on the main stage. Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kincumber Youth Centre co-ordinator Mr. Jonathan Clarke said the Youth Centre provides an environment to help nurture skills, knowledge and experience

and recognises the positive potential of all young people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some fantastic young people at the Centre and the festival provides a perfect platform for everyone to see just what a huge asset they are to our community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The festival allows them the opportunity to further develop their skills in various areas, assisting them to realise their talents and opening up possible career paths,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Clarke. The community event will include many food vendors, fresh produce, arts and crafts stalls, as well as

entertainment throughout the day on the main stage featuring choirs, bands, and dance troupes. There will also be an animal farm, rides, a fire engine, a jumping castle and face painting. The festival is coordinated by the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre and is sponsored by Waterford Retirement Village and Bendigo Bank with support from Gosford Council, Kincumber Signs and Kincumber Rotary.

Cemetery caters to families on Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day sausage sizzle was held at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery on Sunday, September 4, to cater for the hundreds of people who attend the cemetery to visit the memorials for their fathers, grandfathers and other loved ones they have lost.

Palmdale Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ms Lee Caddis said the Group was grateful to organiser Gosford North Rotary Club for â&#x20AC;&#x153;volunteering to put on the sausage sizzle to provide visitors to the park with a bit to eat and some

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The free family fun day was part of the local area community service providers desire to do something for dads. Over the past few years the fun day has proven very popular with families. It included free rides

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www.aacc.asn.au Help with all Computing problems Program demos + Q&A sessions Night Meetings - 7pm to 10pm • 2nd & 4th Wed – Windows • 3rd Wed - Linux Narara Valley High School Fountains Road, Narara Supper provided Day ‘meet & greet’ Social Meetings 12.15 – 3.15pm • 3rd Tuesday of month East Gosford Progress Hall 10 Henry Parry Drive (cnr Wells St) Afternoon tea provided secretary@aacc.asn.au 4362 1918 4324 2740

Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday at varying Central Coast locations 4349 5860 Workshops - 4363 1820 - 9.30am to 12.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and Social Meetings 1.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Gosford City Arts Centre, for a demo by Guest artist 4325 1420

The Australian Conservation Foundation Central Coast Branch (28)

Central Coast Concert Band (28)

holds their meetings on the third Tuesday of each month (except January) at 7pm Discussions are focussed on local, state and national environmental issues. The Branch writes submissions, assists at stalls at local events, attends workshops and seminars and lobbys politicians. Location: 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, cnr Albany St North and Henry Wheeler Place, Gosford. john.wiggin@acf.ccoast.org

PO Box 547, Woy Woy NSW 2256

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Brisbane Water Historical Society (46) • Coach tours • School educational tours • Coach tours for members • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration

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Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club (41) Helping people to acquire skills in communication through the practice of the art of talking to an audience in a friendly non threatening setting. Meets monthly last saturday of the month except December at The Willows Motor Inn 512 Paciﬁc Highway, Wyoming 4324 3653 - 0459 240 183

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au PO Box 4168, East Gosford 2250

Meets every Tuesday 7:15pm till 9:30pm new members always welcome. Community playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre. 0407 894 560 or 0411 272 640

Central Coast Family History Society Inc. (39) All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history are available through the Society. Visit the Society’s Research Centre at 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, our website at www.centralcoastfhs.org. au, or phone 4324 5164. Monthly meetings are held on 1st Saturday of each month at 1pm in the Lions Community Hall, behind the Society’s Research Centre. Visitors welcome

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Inc (28) Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting felting and other fibre and fabric crafts Workshops and Community quiting bees Day and Night Groups

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Gosford Business Improvement District Inc (33) GBID’s aim is to make Gosford a safer, cleaner, commercially vibrant, attractive regional city. We achieve this through regular festivals and events, monthly markets, beautification and business retention projects.

Gosford City Markets held second Saturday of each month, seasonal events throughout the year info@gosford.com.au 200 Mann Street Gosford 4322 7726

Gosford City Toastmasters (38) Providing a supportive and positive learning environment to enable individuals to develop oral communication and leadership skills. Second and fourth Thursday of each month, Gosford Bowling Club. 4340 1929 emcloon@bigpond.net.au

Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls (28) Wanted Women to join our

social indoor bowls Fridays 10am to 2pm at RSL Club 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441

• Meditation • Support Groups • Friendship Groups • Music and Movement for under 5 • Rooms for hire

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Gosford RSL Sub-Branch Women’s Auxiliary (28)

Invitation to women over 18 years to Join our organisation We raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families in our district RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon of the month 2pm 4323 7336

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre (24) • Personal development • Community Garden • Counselling

Probus Club North Gosford (38) New and older retirees who seek companionship and intelectual stimulus, fun and fellowshop through outings such as walking, bus trips, indoor bowls, theatre attendances are invited to join the above club. 4th Tuesday Monthly Central Coast Leagues Club 10am 4324 2493 4365 4208

SI is a dynamic organisation for professional and business women, through advicacy, awareness and action we strive to improve the lives of women and girls 2nd Thursday of each month (except Jan) 6:45pm Breakers Country Club, Dover Road Wamberal sibrisbanwater@siswp.org 4365 3121

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, see duckscrossing.org/ publications.html for the forms or contact Gosford News on

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The Gosford Diary For events in post code areas 2250 and 2251 See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 Monday September 12 Lymphoma Awareness week National Stroke week Beach Farm French Style Market, 7 Joseph Place, Kincumber, Narara Public School, 80s Variety Night, Narara Public School Hall Tuesday September 13 Chertsey Primary School P and C meeting, 6:30pm Jimmy Barnes, Lizottes Kincumber Wednesday September 14 Jimmy Barnes, Lizottes Kincumber Retirement Workshop, Erina Centre, 12:30pm to 3:30pm Thursday September 15 World Lymphoma Awareness Day Families Mountain Bike Ride-Exploring Brisbane Water National Park, 10am to 2pm, Don Walker, Lizottes Kincumber Friday September 16 Brisbane Water Older Women’s Network meeting, Niagra Park Community Centre, 10am Chris Byrne, Lizottes Kincumber Saturday September 17 Coaster Festival, Gosford Showground Chertsey Public School Fete Glenn Richards, Lizottes Kincumber

Kincumber Community festival, 9am-2:30pm, Kincumber and District neighborhood centre Sunday September 18 National headache and Migraine Awareness Week Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week Kincumber Community Festival, 20 Kincumber St, Kincumber, 9am-2:30pm Jane Rutter, Lizottes Kincumber Brackets and Jam AGM, Arts Barn, Kariong, 1:40pm Tuesday September 20 Davistown RSL Charity Markets, 9:30am-2pm Brisbane Water Historical Society monthly meeting, Henry Kendall Museum, 1pm Wednesday September 21 St Philips Christian College Bush Dance Ross McGregor, Lizottes Kincumber Thursday September 22 Jacob Pearson, Lizottes Kincumber Friday September 23 The Beatnix, Lizottes Kincumber Uniting Productions Play Readings, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm Good Will Week workshop, Gosford Golf and Function Centre Saturday September 24 Renee Geyer, Lizottes

Kincumber Sunday September 25 Global Stay in Bed Day Tuesday September 27 Kate Miller-Heidke, Lizottes Kincumber Wednesday September 28 Kate Miller-Heidke, Lizottes Kincumber Thursday September 29 Nate Butler’s Elite Vocal Studio Showcase, Lizottes Kincumber Friday September 30 Celebrity Chef with Aaron Harvie, Lizottes Kincumber Sea Fm Discovered Competition, The Hub, Erina, 6:30pm Saturday October 1 Kincumber markets, Kincumber Church, 6am-1pm Sarah McLeod, Lizottes Kincumber Mental Health week National Girls Night In Lupus Awareness Month National Baby’s Day Out Gosford Regional Gallery Art Prize Exhibition, Sunday October 2 Avoca Beach Growers market, Hunters Park, Avoca, 8am-12pm Monday October 3 Labour Day Tuesday October 4 National Amputee Awareness Week

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford area (2250 and 2251) 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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Local library to host associate professor ariong Library will host next month’s special guest author of the Kariong Library Book Club associate professor Ms Grace Karskens.

Ms Karskens is a lecturer of history and philosophy at the University of NSW. Her groundbreaking book The Rocks: Life in Early Sydney won the 1998 NSW Premier’s Award for Local and Regional History and established her as a leading historian of colonial Australia. Her new book Colony won the 2010 Prime Minister’s Literary Award. It is a history of the colony of Sydney in its early years, from convicts to the city’s political elite. Email, 1 Sep 2011 Sylvia Hands, Kariong Library Book Club

Gosford Regional Gallery to host national comp elected works from the Gosford Art Prize will be on exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery from Saturday, October 1, to Thursday, November 27.

The annual exhibition is open to all artists across Australia with prizes awarded for various categories including painting, photography, sculpture and ceramics. The event has a major prize of $10,000, with a total prize pool of $18,000. Gosford Regional Gallery curator Mr Tim

Braham said that this is an important community exhibition designed to encourage participation and competition between both professional and amateur artists. “Every year the Gosford Art Prize discovers new and exciting artistic talent, whilst also showcasing outstanding works by

established artists,” Mr Braham said. Judges of this year’s prize are Newcastle Region Art Gallery director Mr Ron Ramsey and leading Australian ceramicist Ms Jane Barrow. Media Release, 29 Aug 2011-09-06 Gosford Council Media

Council investigates potential Town Centre uses ouncil resolved at its ordinary meeting of Tuesday, September 6.to continue discussions with Commercial HQ with a view to creating a Paddy’s Market style venue at the former Gosford Town Centre.

C Care group celebrates 100th birthday nitingCare Burnside celebrated its 100th birthday with celebrations in Kibble Park, Gosford, on Wednesday, September 7.

A number of family based activities were provided to the community followed by formal proceedings and the cutting of the birthday cake.

UnitingCare Burnside has provided care for vulnerable children, young people and families for the last 100 years.

Media Release, 26 Aug 2011 Joe Schumacher, UnitingCare Burnside

The decision was made after calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Gosford Town Centre. Council will also investigate medium term options with the Central Coast Regional Development Council such as the establishment of a University Campus in Gosford, potentially at the Town Centre. Commercial HQ’s Expression of Interest proposed to convert the

ground level into a Paddy’s Market style venue with food outlets and a cafe area. Council stated in its report that the EOI can “be achieved in a relatively short time frame”. Submissions were also received from Corporate Retreat Pty Ltd, RT Retail Projects, Hope Church and Gosford City Chamber of Commerce. The building was recently purchased by Council primarily for Gosford’s

commuter car parking purposes. While the car parking operation is currently underway, the residual building areas remain unoccupied. The EOI process was undertaken in an effort to gauge the level of interest as well as possible ideas for the site. Gosford Council Agenda SF.27, 6 Sep 2011

Where do you get it? Following is a list of all good outlets in the City of Gosford where you can get a copy of Gosford Central News Avoca Avoca Cinema Avoca Hotel Avoca Shops Avoca Surf Club Avoca Primary School

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Gosford Anaconda Caltex Service Centre Central Coast Leagues Club Ducks Crossing Publications Gosford Bowls Club Gosford Court House Gosford High School Gosford Hospital Gosford Hotel Gosford Library Gosford Police Headquarters Gosford Showground Gosford Tafe Imperial Centre Monti’s Officeworks RSL Retirement Village and Community Centre Spotlight Tourism Information Centre West Gosford RSL Kariong Chemist Kariong Cafe

Kariong High School Kariong Liquor Store Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Kariong Primary School Kariong Supermarkets Kariong Tavern Langford Drive Service Station Mt Penang Tourist information Centre Shell Service Station Kincumber Brentwood Village Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Kincumber High School Kincumber Hotel Kincumber Library Kincumber Nautical Village Kincumber Primary School Kincumber Shopping Centre Mitre 10 Multi Purpose Community Centre Shell Service Station South Kincumber Shops Take away Food Outlets Lisarow B.J Howes Metal land Lisarow High School Lisarow Plaza Shopping Centre Narara Narara Community Centre Narara Public School Narara Service Station - Parsons Rd

Narara Valley Nursery Narara Valley shops Narara Valley High School Narara Take Away Narara Home Central Service Station - Manns Rd/ Merinee Rd Niagara Park Multi Sports Centre Niagara Park Community Centre Niagara Park Library Niagara Park Primary School Niagara Park Shopping Centre Sara Lee North Gosford Hinterland Real Estate Network Video North Gosford Private Hospital North Gosford Shops Point Clare Acorn Garden Centre Aubrey Downer Chemist Meat Discounter Liquor Shop Point Clare Community Hall Point Clare Public School Point Clare Real Estate Point Clare Shopping Centre Point Clare Thai Takeaway Saratoga/Yattalunga/ Davistown Alloura Waters Village Brisbania Primary School Davistown Bottle Shop

Davistown RSL Saratoga Shopping Centre/Cafe/ Newsagent Saratoga Community Hall Saratoga Shell Service Station Yattalunga Shopping Centre Springfield Chertsey Primary School Ozone Express Springfield Shopping Centre West Gosford Bakery- Manns Rd Bazzas Pet Shack Beacon Lighting Blockbuster Bunning Warehouse Caltex Service Station Chemist Clearview Glass Coles Domain Drummond Golf Formulae 1 Motel Golf Club Gosford Carpet Warehouse Gosford Motor Inn Gosford Palms Motor Inn Gosford Tools Henry Kendall High School Hungry Jacks Husqvarna KFC Lin Brothers Master Builders McDonalds Metro Service Station

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Council sponsors race day

Sport

Locals set to tour America

osford Council has resolved to sponsor the Family Fun Race Day event at Gosford Racecourse on New Year’s Eve for the 14th year running.

The program for the Race Day includes family entertainment and children’s rides and will precede other New Year’s Eve events including the Central Coast Mariners football match at Blue Tongue Stadium and activities currently being

planned for the Gosford Waterfront. As an incentive to local residents, Council will once again distribute free race day passes with rates notices in October 2011. The Family Race Day has one of the highest

attendances of the year with around 6500 patrons attending last year. Gosford Council Media, 6 Sep 2011 Gosford Council Agenda COM.18, 6 Sep 2011

Success in netball gala day oint Clare Public School participated in the Junior Netball Gala Day held on Friday, August 26, at Lemon Grove netball courts, Ettalong.

The School had four teams competing, organised by captains Tyla White, Holly Irwin/Marley Irving, Kate Lewis and Kerrie Greene. All four teams experienced success during the day with one team coming through undefeated. “The best thing about the day was the

enthusiasm of the children and the sportsmanship with which they played,” said coordinator Ms Kate Lawson. “All were keen to try out different positions and learn as much as they could about their game. “We had some experienced players

amongst the teams, but many more were new to the sport so the highlight of the day was so many of the children, with big smiles on their faces saying ‘Mrs Lawson, I love netball;,” she said. Newsletter, 6 Sep 2011 Karen Morrow, Point Clare Public School

Point Clare defeated but undeterred oint Clare Public School participated in the Woy Woy Rugby League Cup at Rogers Park on Wednesday, August 31.

Coordinator Mr Trevor Watt said he couldn’t decide on a best and fairest player so he left it up to the boys. “The boys voted Zac Booth as most valuable player on the day because I couldn’t split half a dozen players to decide on one

best and fairest player. “Well done Zac and congratulations to all of the players for their effort and support for one another and for displaying good sportsmanship during the day. “Point Clare didn’t win

any of our games but we came very close to causing several upsets against the larger schools,” he said. Newsletter, 6 Sep 2011 Karen Morrow, Point Clare Public School

team of under-14 basketball players from the Gosford area will be leaving for the US on Wednesday, September 28, for two weeks and will tour under the banner of the East Coast Aussies, playing tournaments in both Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

The tour is organised by former basketball player John Zappia from Lisarow, who has been organising tours such as this for the past 11 years. All players will spend half a day at a school to experience the differences between the Australian and US school systems. Games will be played against people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds to show players how different people live. The team will also be given a police escort by the Los Angeles Police Department to the Police Academy where they will be given a tour, an opportunity not given to any other teams. The players will also be given certificates to commemorate their visit from nine different politicians, including the mayor of Los Angeles and the mayor of Las Vegas. Zappia was born in Australia but went to school in the US and was selected in the East Coast USA team, he came to live in Australia after graduating and was then selected for the Australian team.

After many years of playing and multiple knee reconstructions Zappia decided that his time as a player was limited and began coaching. It was coaching that led him to begin the tours, as players often asked him why he moved from the US to Australia.

Zappia’s aim in creating the tours was to prove to children that while the US is great, Australia is better. The families of the players will be travelling with the team. Email, 30 Aug 2011 John Zappia, Lisarow

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Fay Larkin is the Coast’s champion bowler

(L to R) Runner up Denise Ellison [The Entrance], Winner Fay Larkin [Bateau Bay]

he Champion of on a balmy winter’s (Bateau Bay), Judy King Club Champions day at Diggers @ The (Everglades), Lyn Purcell (Canton Beach) and Denise Singles commenced Entrance. The winners of the quarter Ellison (The Entrance). with 16 entries on Another perfect winter’s Monday August 1 ﬁnals were Fay Larkin

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day and very fast greens greeted the Semi Finalists at Ettalong Memorial on Tuesday. Results were Fay Larkin defeated Judy King and Denise Ellison defeated Lyn Purcell. The Final saw the scores even on quite a few occasions with the lead changing a number of times. The many spectators really enjoyed the high standard of play on show from these ladies. The winner of the 2011 Champion of Champions is Fay Larkin (Bateau Bay) and Runner Up is Denise Ellison (The Entrance). All players in this event certainly proved why they are their club’s 2011 Major Singles winner.

by Richard Collins

The Executive Committee consulted with member clubs and determined that by making matches on turf pitches more accessible to more players the standard of play will improve and playing on the Central Coast will be more attractive. The aim of the new strategy is to provide encouragement and opportunities for all players by improving the standard of cricket and to enhance the pathway for elite and potentially-elite player to higher levels of cricket. The previous “Grade/ Club” structure of the competition will be changed to a more team-oriented approach. In seasons 2011/12 and 2012/13, this will entail 10 teams per division as opposed to the previous 13.

In 2013/14, the divisions will be reduced to 8 teams per division. The divisional structure will see Premier League, Division 1 and Division 2 playing on turf pitches. The 13 existing clubs will continue to operate with the new structure, giving them the opportunity to be more ﬂexible in nominating the divisions in which their lower-grade teams are suited to play. There will be process of promotion and relegation from each division, thus giving teams in the lower grades the chance to build their teams up to perform at the higher level. There are a number of conditions in the promotion/

PREMIER DIV Lisarow Wyong The Entrance Kincumber Woy Woy Terrigal Narara Mountains Toukley Umina

relegation system which have been agreed to by all clubs and take effect in 2011/12. The new structure will create a more level playing ﬁeld in all divisions thus making playing cricket an attractive proposition for all. Lower divisions will be made up in consultation with individual clubs with the minimum requirement for participation being the provision of at least 4 teams in total in the Two Day competition. The successful One Day Limited Over competition will continue which gives players another option to enjoy playing cricket. The CCCA has expanded the Centre of Excellence

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and coaching structures for representative teams and clubs to provide high quality coaching at all levels. We are also promoting an Umpires training course on 27/28 August and working with the CCCUA to attract new umpires. Registrations for 2011/12 commence in August and interested people can ﬁnd their club by way of www. ccca.nsw.cricket.com.au. For questions, please contact Aidan Cuddington Executive Ofﬁcer/Zone Administrator at the above address.

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by Kevin Dring

ttalong team mates Harley McDonald and John Roberts paved the way for their skip Aron Sherriff to win the Bowls Central Coast Triples Championship and become the ﬁrst ever bowler to win all four Central Coast major championship titles of Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours in the one year.

Lowe to represent Australia raig Lowe has recently been selected to represent Australia in the Australian Men’s Volleyball Team at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China.

The selection followed the announcement by the Central Coast Regional Council Organisation of Councils that Lowe would be the recipient of the Sporting and Cultural Sponsorship grant. “I am excited to have

been selected to represent Australia,” said Lowe. “I have been told The World University Games is the 2nd largest sporting event in the world.” Lowe is currently living in Canada, where he is about to commence his second season with Brandon University Bobcats. “I now play in the highest volleyball league in Canada and play at semiprofessional volleyball level (unpaid). “I play in the Canada West CIS Volleyball League.” Lowe said.

It’s ﬁtting that Sherriff should etch his name into the Central Coast record books in such a way, after outstanding personal achievements over the past eighteen months in winning the Australian Singles title, representing Australia at Commonwealth Games in Delhi and then winning the World Champion of Champion Singles crown. So the Zone Triples Championship became that something extra special with forty four teams taking to the greens at Bateau Bay in winter sunshine eager to test the champion’s consistency and powers of concentration over six games of play

(l/r) Aron Sherriff skip), John Roberts, Harley McDonald Ettalong Memorial spread over two weekends. Played in four sections, the competition was keen and of a particularly high standard. The highly fancied Ettalong combination of Harley McDonald, John Roberts and Aron Sherriff won Section 1 but were

fully tested in the third round to scrape home by just one shot (19-18) over The Greens team of Peter Redman, Phil Flippence and Tony Scott. They beat the Avoca Beach team of Dick Love, Richard Nowland and Peter Coombes (24-11) to win the

In season 2011/12 top 3 divisions will be as follows and is based on ﬁnishing positions in season 2010/11:

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Sherriff captures Bowls Central Coast Grand Slam

C Major changes to cricket competition structure announced T he Central Coast Cricket Association has announced a major change to the competition structure on the Central Coast.

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(l/r) James Roberts, Darren Morrison (skip) Allan Joss Everglades

section and a berth into the semi-final. The Wyong trio of Stephen Elliott, Ray Bourne and Craig Bell displayed good form to win Section 2 with a telling victory (23-14) over another strong Ettalong combination in Mark Endacott, Graham Maier and Tony Laguzza to set up a showdown against Sherriff in a semi-final. But once again, the Ettalong boys proved too strong over the Wyong trio with a 22-14 win for a spot in the final Ettalong were again to the forefront in Section 3 with John Wiblen, Danny McNeilly and Lee Trethowan recording strong wins especially in the Section final over Lou Robertson, Ron Sanday and Dean Wilson from Bateau Bay (36-10). The Everglades combination of Alan Joss, James Roberts and Darren Morrison were in good touch in Section 4 with solid wins in the early rounds and

a convincing win in the Section final over Gosford City’s Wayne Balfe, Allan Lewin and Guy Robins (2516) to progress into the semi-final against Ettalong’s Lee Trethowan. The Everglades combination had Trethowan’s measure to lead 21-13 after 18 ends, but in a never say die performance, the Ettalong boys fought back to tie the game 23 all after 25 ends but then dropped a heart breaking three on the extra end for Morrison’s Everglades team to sneak into the final. The final between the “young gun” skips of

Sherriff and Morrison was reminiscent of their many tussles in the junior ranks having both shared centre stage at the RNSWBA Presentation Night in 2005, with Sherriff being named the Bowler of the Year and Morrison being named the Junior of the Year. Morrison’s team of Allan Joss and James Roberts started strongly and led 9-2 after six ends and it looked as if an upset was on the cards but champion players have that ability to ﬁght back and Sherriff’s team of Harley McDonald and John Roberts won the next six ends to lead 11-9 after 13 ends. The gauntlet had been thrown down by Sherriff’s team who were unrelenting with a telling four on the 17 end to establish a 17-11 mini-break. The outcome was ominous and the Sherriff combination proved too strong over the closing ends to record a convincing 24-13 victory. Aron Sherriff had achieved the elusive “Grand Slam”, and he was the ﬁrst to thank his various team mates in Tony Laguzza, Lee Trethowan, Harley McDonald and John Roberts who had all been part of his success. Aron also made special mention of the Ettalong Club management and the Ettalong members who made his move to the Club so easy and enjoyable which has contributed to his good form and today’s special achievement.

Finals fever his weekend will see the start of the ﬁnals play offs for Rugby Union, which will be held at Woy Woy Oval, and the Central Coast Premier League, to be held at Pluim Park, Lisarow.

See inside for more detail.

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Crusaders

Graham defeats world champion dominate NSW Youth League

ixteen year old Gosford resident Matt Graham scored an upset win over current Olympic gold medallist and world champion, Alexandre Bilodeau, in the James Boag’s ABOM dual moguls competition at Victoria’s Mount Buller on August 29.

Due to the credentials of Bilodeau, the day belonged to Graham. Bilodeau, 23, won the dual moguls at the world championships in 2011 and 2009 and the moguls Olympic gold medal last year in Vancouver. Graham’s 13 to 12 points win completes a hat-trick in the annual Mt Buller classic, an event that the Australian has “owned” since his ﬁrst victory in the competition as a 14 year old. Despite the importance of the win, the AIS / NSWIS athlete was withdrawn “The win kind of makes me feel pretty good,” Graham said. Graham conceded that today’s win “was a little more special” than his victory in the Suzuki National

by Crusaders Media

he Central Coast Crusaders Mens Youth League Basketball team has once again dominated the NSW Youth League competition in 2011 to ﬁnish as the Minor Premiers for the fourth consecutive year.

Moguls Championships at NSW’s Perisher resort last weekend. AIS mogul skiing program head coach Steve Desovich was also relatively low key, describing the win as a “positive result and

Matt Graham well earned” but stressed that both he and Graham need to keep the victory in perspective for the future. “We know that Matt is going to have his work cut out in World Cup this year as there are probably 20

or 25 guys with his ability,” Desovich said. “Today was a good result but we must now keep our focus on making solid progress at the World Cup level over the next years in the lead up to Sochi 2014.”

Their season record boasts a 20 wins and 2 losses dominance over the rest of the League, losing only two games and having played with under strength complements. The group have been coached very successfully over the past 3 years by Chris Ohlback, and 2011 has proved no different in the lead up to the Finals. Captain Sam Marler said, “The most important thing leading into this weekend is making sure we don’t fall into the trap of getting caught up in the emotions of the game.”

“We play Newcastle in Newcastle, and I can only imagine the type of support that their boys will rally up for the semi-final.” Last season, the Crusaders Youth League men lost the semi-final to Manly Sea-Eagles, and the men this year have definitely not forgotten the heartbreak of last years’ efforts. “Our last few training sessions have been full of defence, and the focal point of the season revolving around last years’ performance in the big game.” “I think as a team we are ready, and I believe with our inside and outside capabilities, we are a very good chance at the State Title for the 2nd time in 3 years,” Marler said. If the Youth League Men are successful at 11am on Saturday morning against Newcastle, they will stay on for the Grand final at 9am on Sunday morning.

Central Coast baseball shows its strength outh baseball on the Central Coast continues to gain momentum with the U18 ‘Coasties’ representative team taking out champion honours at the NSW Country Baseball Championships, held last month in Tamworth.

The team performed brilliantly against teams from Newcastle, Illawarra and Tamworth, dropping only one game over the two day weekend. The U16 side also competed, ﬁnishing fourth. Baseball has been played

on the Central Coast for over 50 years. There are currently 11 senior clubs and 8 junior clubs playing both summer and winter seasons in Gosford and Wyong areas. The winter season is coming to a close for Seniors, with Grand Finals being played this weekend. You can catch a game at several locations. With the Winter season nearing completion, we head in to our Summer Senior season, as well as the Junior Season for kids as young as 5years up to 16years. The younger players learn fundamentals through

modiﬁed Tee-ball games, progressing through the age groups to ‘live ball’ games from U12s on. Central Coast Baseball Association will also run Try Baseball days for beginners to the sport. These will be held in both Gosford and Wyong on Sunday September 25 from 9am. Participants will receive a FREE shirt and BBQ. For more information on Try Baseball Day or junior/ senior games, please visit the website at www.ccba. centralcoastsports.com. au or email us at ccba@ centralcoastsports.com.au.

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Mariners support the environment

Mariners Dutch defender Patrick Zwaanswijk, Bluetongue Stadium managing director Monique Marks and Central Coast striker Adam Kwasnik Photo: John Dewberry

luetongue Central Coast Stadium will launch new public place recycling systems at the Central Coast Mariners first home game against Gold Coast United on Saturday, October 15.

The launch is expected to encourage patrons at the match, and at all future matches, to ‘Do The right Thing, Use The Right Bin’. Funded by the Packaging Stewardship Forum (PSF) of the Australian Food and Grocery Council in partnership with Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium and Coca-Cola Amatil, 132 waste and recycling bins have been installed around the Stadium carrying the well known call to action to recycle message ‘Do The Right Thing, Use The Right Bin’.

This initiative will provide away from home recycling opportunities for 250,000 people at over 27 events each year and recycle up to 27 tonnes of aluminium cans, PET and glass bottles from landfill annually – equivalent to 3750 household wheelie bins. Bluetongue Stadium managing director Ms Monique Marks said: “We are proud to be a part of the PSF’s away from home program and to encourage recycling at the stadium.” “Taking part and leading the way in recycling for other

businesses will assist with decreasing waste through our recycling efforts”. PSF general manager Ms Jenny Pickles congratulated Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium on its enthusiasm and commitment to help patrons boost their “away from home” recycling efforts. “Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium was eager to encourage recycling at its venue and we came on board with some expertise on how to do it,” Ms Pickles said. “Through well-placed bin

infrastructure and promotion of the ‘Do the Right Thing, Use the Right Bin’ message, the new systems will make it just as easy to recycle away from home as it is at home.” Corporate Affairs CocaCola Amatil (CCA) director Alec Wagstaff said: “CCA is proud to partner with Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium on this away from home recycling initiative to help consumers ‘Do The Right Thing’ while out and about and divert recyclable material away from landfill and into the recycling stream.” “It is through the combined efforts of projects like these that the public, governments and business can all make a difference. “This program is a great example of industry collaboration to generate a better outcome for the environment where every beverage container recycled is diverted from landfill.” Australia’s major beverage companies have supported the installation of new away from home recycling systems in 52 of Australia’s major sporting stadium and entertainment venues which service nearly 40 million patron visits annually. Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium is one of six well known NSW entertainment and sporting venues participating in the PSF’s away from home recycling program, with recycling bins already installed at Sydney Opera House, Sydney Theatre Company, Centennial Parklands, Newcastle Entertainment Centre and Acer Arena. Media Release, 6 Sep 2011 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners

Central Coast teams support prostate cancer research n support of Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), the U13s and U15s Razorback teams wore blue shoe laces at their Rugby finals matches on Saturday, September 10, at Blue Tongue Stadium, Gosford, to raise awareness about prostate cancer.

The Central Coast teams are part of a family orientated club and said they recognise the importance of this widespread men’s health issue. The Old Boars, known as the “golden oldies” will also show their support to by wearing the blue laces on Sunday, September 18, and hosting a barbeque fundraiser in support of PCFA at Ourimbah Rugby Park. “It’s a good reminder to our dads and people in our families that they need to look after themselves” said U15s player Jack Margin and his captain William Finlay. “These outstanding young men have shown such leadership in helping in a visible and real way that they can be vital players in the fight against prostate cancer – we thank them for their support,” said Prostate Cancer Foundation NSW state manager of Australia Ms Wendy Farrow. September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and PCFA with major sponsor Commonwealth Bank, is encouraging Australians to host a Big Aussie Barbie in September in support of the campaign. PCFA chief executive Dr Anthony Lowe said barbecues are an ideal way

to encourage Australians to support PCFA. “September is the start of spring, footy grand finals and Father’s Day so it really is the perfect opportunity for Australians to get behind PCFA’s cause by hosting a Big Aussie Barbie and contributing as much as they can,” said Dr Lowe. “Prostate cancer is still the most common cancer in Australian men. More than ever we are seeing the far reaching effect of prostate cancer in our community. “It is through the continued generosity from the general community and corporate Australia we are able to continue our work around the country,” said Dr Lowe. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia. Tragically, this year almost 20,000 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 3300 men will die of the disease. In addition to hosting your own Big Aussie Barbie, Australians can also support PCFA’s Big Aussie Barbie campaign by purchasing a “BBQ Kit” via www.prostate. org.au. Media Release, 6 Sep 2011 Amy Medcalf, Palin Communications

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