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Aboriginal community to stand firm on threatened sites
Aerial view of Calga Sand Quarry
ince the southern extension of the Calga Sand Quarry was first proposed by Rocla Pty Ltd, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (Darkinjung LALC) and the Mingaletta Aboriginal Women’s Group have gone to battle with State Government over the protection of sites of Aboriginal significance.
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At a recent meeting, Darkinjung LALC and its Members and the Mingaletta Aboriginal Women’s Group officially joined forces to take the fight up with the State Government. In 2010, it was reported that Aboriginal women across the Central Coast of NSW had joined to save a sacred birthing and ceremonial site that was very rare and of extremely high cultural significance, but their pleas seemed to have continually fallen on deaf ears. “This is a sacred birthing and ceremonial site and it’s only 100 metres from the existing mine, so any extension would obviously put the site in danger,” said Mingaletta Women’s Group elder Ms Barbara Grew. “This is very important to us. “It’s a place where we can go and see our history. “It’s a place where we feel we belong. “We’re hoping that, by joining forces with Darkinjung LALC, we’ll finally gain the proper attention and respect of the State Government and stop the quarry extension.” Darkinjung LALC chairperson Ms Jenny
Hayes said that the position of the Land Council was to object to the proposed southern extension. “There are other significant sites in the area and due to the dense scrub, there is every possibility of undiscovered sites. “The Aboriginal Heritage Assessment commissioned by Rocla into the area states that large sections were unable to be surveyed due to thick undergrowth and other factors, so Rocla simply doesn’t know what’s there. “We suggested a burn off to reveal any other sites, but that hasn’t happened. “In addition, there are other known sites of Aboriginal significance in the area including rock engravings and a cave shelter with art. “The most critical aspect here is that these sites cannot be assessed in isolation from their surroundings, there is a broader cultural landscape that must be considered”, said Ms Hayes. The site has been noted by cultural heritage expert Jo McDonald as “a rare occasion for engraved sites” due to the association of the engraving of the woman
with stone arrangements. McDonald found that only one other rock engraving in the Sydney Basin area including the Somersby Plateau was associated with a stone arrangement. In total, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has 180 Aboriginal objects and places recorded within or near the suggested project zone. Initially, Rocla suggested a 30 meter buffer around the sacred women’s site, but this was rejected by Mingaletta Women’s Group and the Land Council. “Mining at a depth of up to 35 metres anywhere within several kilometres of the site will weaken the rock platform’s substructure and it will never be the same again. “If the mine expands the whole thing will just collapse,” said Ms Grew. Rocla’s own planning submission noted the Department of the Environment, Climate Change and Water had concerns about the company’s proposal to leave the women’s site stranded on a narrow, buffered piece of land. Darkinjung LALC CEO Mr Sean Gordon said
that, despite years of investigation and several reports, there was still a lack of response from the government and it needed to be resolved. “The Mingaletta women, Darkinjung LALC and all Aboriginal people on the Central Coast deserve to be properly acknowledged on this issue. “We’ve been patient and followed all the right processes. “It’s now time for the State Government to veto the southern extension of the Calga Sand Quarry,” said Mr Gordon. Darkinjung LALC chairperson Ms Jenny Hayes said: “Darkinjung LALC will stand alongside the Mingaletta Women’s Group and fight what would obviously be a mistake and quite simply soul-destroying to Aboriginal people.” “And, if necessary, we will call all Aboriginal women from other communities to stand alongside us. “We’re often happy to compromise and negotiate, but not this time,” said Ms Hayes. The two organisations will form a united front and appeal to the State Government to take action. Media Release, 17 Feb 2012 Sean Gordon, Darkinjung LALC
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Security cameras for Terrigal osford Council will install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras next month in the Terrigal CBD funded in part by a grant from the Australian Government as part of the Safer Suburbs Program.
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As part of this initiative, Council received $70,000 for the provision of CCTV to address issues associated with anti-social behaviour throughout the Terrigal CBD. The CCTV camera images would be relayed to a recording system which would be located at Terrigal Police Station. Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said that the Brisbane Water Local Area Command identified ideal locations for the cameras through crime statistics and consultation with residents. “This is an issue that has a significant impact on the local business community in Terrigal and I would like to thank them for their assistance in providing feedback on issues they feel need to be addressed. “Cameras being installed will provide coverage of the Terrigal Esplanade and Terrigal Surf Club car park. “They will help improve the safety of the Terrigal area and assist police in protecting residents and tourists from anti social behaviour,” said Cr Maher.
The Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill has welcomed Council’s help in delivering another of her 2010 election promises. “Terrigal will be a safer suburb thanks to the work of Gosford Council and the Brisbane Water Local Area Command, made possible with the $70,000 grant from the Gillard Government,” said Ms O’Neill. “I listened to the business owners at Terrigal and took the necessary action to prevent antisocial behaviour and support local businesses and jobs. “Like the shop-owners of Terrigal, the tourists and the locals alike, I look forward to being on hand for the commissioning in March.” The current target date for installation and testing of the Terrigal CCTV system is March with commissioning shortly thereafter.” Media Release, 13 Feb 2012 Deborah O’Neill, Member for Robertson Laure Maher, Gosford Council
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Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations 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
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
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Emergency 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
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Foreshore masterplan back on exhibition osford Council has placed the Avoca Beach Southern Foreshore Draft Masterplan back on public exhibition, where it will remain until Sunday, March 18.
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Gosford Council’s manager of open space and leisure services Mr Phil Moore said that the re-exhibition was due to extensive changes being made to the previous Masterplan. “During our previous public exhibition period in February last year, Council received a great deal of constructive feedback from the community on what they wanted for the Avoca Beach Southern Foreshore. “We have listened to resident’s thoughts and concerns regarding this very popular area and would now like their comment on the amended
Masterplan,” said Mr Moore. A copy of the Draft Masterplan will be on public exhibition at Council’s Customer Service Centres at Gosford, Erina, Kincumber and Woy Woy, and on Council’s website. Once endorsed by Council, the document will be used as a tool to source funding through various State and Federal Government funding programs to undertake the works identified in the Masterplan. Media Release, 23 Feb 2012 Gosford Council Media An artist’s impression of the beach access
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Free two hour parking in Baker Street osford Business Improvement District Inc (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said GBID is delighted to see that the gates are open for the first two hours of complimentary car parking in the Gosford City Car Park in Baker St.
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As a result of a proposal by GBID and the Gosford Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the end of last year Gosford Council agreed to a six month trial to offer free two hour parking at the Gosford City Car Park in Baker St. Parking stays longer than two hours will be charged at the current rate of $3 for every 2-3 hours and $1 for each hour thereafter. The car park is open Monday to Friday from 6am to 8pm and Saturday 7.15am to 3pm. The Gosford Chamber of Commerce and GBID put forward this suggestion in early 2011 for consideration and as a result, a report was commissioned on the car park usage of both the Baker St and Gosford Town Centre car parks. The report found that the occupancy rate for the
free Gosford Town Centre car park was 90 per cent for undercover parking between 9am and 2.30pm and 61 per cent for roof top parking over the same period. “This decision will be a major boost to customers and businesses in Gosford’s CBD,” said Mr Brasch. “The Gosford City Car Park in Baker St is so close and convenient to the CBD shops and services. “We encourage customers to try the new arrangements to see for themselves how convenient and affordable the parking is since the first two hours are free. “We also encourage business operators, commuters and customers to keep using the totally free of charge Gosford Town Centre with access from Albany St for daily car
parking. “The Gosford Town Centre car park is open 24 hours per day and is a great alternative for parking when attending a game at Bluetongue Stadium, being only three blocks away from the Stadium. “We sincerely thank Gosford City Council for agreeing to our proposal, especially since it helps customers and businesses alike. “If you haven’t been to Gosford for some time, come in and see what we are doing to improve the City Centre. “The Baker St car parking initiative is only one of a range of new programs to be rolled out over the coming months.” Media Release, 15 Feb 2012 Paul Brasch, GBID Photo: ValsPix
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Rescue boats busy arine Rescue Central Coast boat crews were busy on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, February 15.
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A mobile phone call was received around 5pm from a lone man aboard his new five metre centre console runabout on its first time use. The boat was off Green Point and he could not restart the boat’s engine. A crew was called in and Skipper Norm Smith with Peter Ashworth as crew took Brisbane Water
Lifeboat to the location. The man and his boat were towed to the ramp at Saratoga. A boat crew were again required when, at 9:30pm, Water Police tasked Marine Rescue Central Coast to assist a five metre runabout that had phoned for help as the boat was out of fuel. The vessel, with three men on board, was adjacent
to the starboard navigation mark at Lobster Beach. Skipper Phil Page and his crew, Mark Sheahan and Ian Leafe, on Brisbane Water Lifeboat located the men and the vessel. It was towed to the boat ramp at Lions Park at Woy Woy. Media Release, 16 Feb 2012 Ron Cole, Central Coast Marine Rescue
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oads and Maritime Services (RMS) have begun resurfacing the Old Pacific Highway between Mooney Mooney and Cheero Point, Mooney Mooney.
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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said RMS had provided $76,000 to resurface about 1.2 kilometres of the road. “This project will improve road safety and provide a smoother road surface for all motorists, resulting in reduced ongoing maintenance costs,” Mr Holstein said. “Work will be carried out weekends between 6am and 6pm and weekdays if required, weather permitting. “During these times lane closures on the old
Pacific Highway may be required. “Temporary traffic control will be in place to manage traffic through the worksite. “Work is expected be completed by April, weather permitting,” Mr Holstein said. Motorists may experience minor delays during this work and a 40km/h speed limit will be enforced. Media Release, 20 Feb 2012 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford
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Community facilities feedback sought osford Council is currently in the process of gaining community and stakeholder feedback on the provision of community facilities in Narara, Niagara Park and Lisarow.
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Council has engaged consultants to conduct a survey which would address the current and future needs of the community and the physical and financial resources required to meet those needs. As part of the study, an online survey has been made available to the community. Gosford Council’s director of community services and organisational development Mr Terry Thirlwell said
feedback from residents would ensure the quality of existing services was maintained. “Comments from the community will help to shape planning for these Centres and provide insight into how they can meet the future requirements of our community. “I would encourage residents to have their say on this issue to ensure a detailed and well balanced plan can
be created to service the Narara, Niagara Park and Lisarow communities,” said Mr Thirlwell. The survey will be available until Monday, February 27. For more information on the Narara to Lisarow Community Facilities Plan call Elizabeth Ambler on 4325 8939. Media Release, 10 Feb 2012 Gosford Council Media
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Sunday a busy day for surf rescue
otal dam storage for the week ending Monday, February 20, was 42.5 per cent.
This storage was up on the previous week and more than the 31.5 per cent storage than this time last year. It has been more than a decade since total dam
storage was at this level, with the last time in January 2002. The week’s total water use was about 454 million litres (ML). This water use was lower
than the Level 2 target of 616 ML. Media Release, 20 Feb 2012 Megan Low, Gosford Council
Man wanted for alleged public indecency olice are investigating an incident where a man allegedly performed a public act of indecency in Green Point on Thursday, February 16.
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About 9am, two 15-yearold girls were on James Sea Dr, Green Point, when a man allegedly engaged in a lewd act in front of them. The girls walked from the scene and lost sight of the man. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command
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arine Rescue Central Coast Point Clare base received a number of phone calls for help for on Sunday, February 19.
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At around 9am a resident reported a stray dinghy drifting at Noonans Point. Brisbane Water Lifeboat was despatched and found the 8ft dinghy near a private wharf. It was taken to the Point Clare base and police were notified of the find. Around 10:15am, a lone man aboard an 8.4 metre Cabin Cruiser off Avoca reported his boat had mechanical failure and sought help to get back to Pittwater. Rescue Vessel Terrigal 30 was tasked to begin the assist and Marine Rescue Broken Bay agreed to send Broken Bay 30 to meet the tow at Third Point to take the vessel to Pittwater. The Broken Bay crew dropped the cruiser off at
Careel Bay Marina. The next call came at 12pm, a six metre, half cabin vessel at Saratoga with five people on board radioed for help. The vessel’s engine had failed and those on board asked for a tow. Brisbane Water Lifeboat soon had the vessel back to Lions Park at Woy Woy. A mobile phone request for help was received at the base at 12:30pm from a 4.5m runabout at Murphy’s Bay with three people on board. This vessel also had a mechanical failure. Brisbane Water Lifeboat towed the vessel to Lions Park Ramp. At 2pm, a 4.8m runabout off Noonans Point with three people on board called for
help as their vessel had run out of fuel. Brisbane Water Lifeboat towed this boat to the Gosford Boat Ramp. At 5:10pm, the boat crew was again despatched on Brisbane Water Lifeboat in response to a mobile phone call from a 4.5m runabout with five people on board in Waterfall Bay with a failed outboard engine. The powerless vessel was towed to the Phegans Bay Ramp. The volunteers said they were glad to see the sun set on a busy Sunday and head for home before the threatening thunderstorms. Media Release, 20 Feb 2012 Ron Cole, Central Coast Marine Rescue
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CBD a better option s a resident of the Central Coast for over 40 years, I strongly object to the Landing Project, because it will completely destroy the waterfront by taking public land to turn it into a high rise jungle, which would obliterate the magnificent views of Brisbane Water.
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cannot understand why Gosford Councillors are supporting a strategy that would let our beautiful waterfront disappear behind a wall of buildings, which would extend from the McGowen bridge, up to and including the sailing club. Despite the much vaunted various Gosford Development Plans, it makes me wonder how “expert” the advisers were who devised this very short sighted proposal that would completely obscure our beautiful waterfront forever. I also wonder whether council needs an injection of people who have a more realistic view of the needs of the community e.g. parks and open spaces and cultural venues. I would like to know why public land is being handed over to develop this eyesore, and why to a New York based development group. The Landing Project has
been the subject of full page advertisements in the Express Advocate which seems to indicate the determination of the proponents to push this project through. It is criminally short sighted on Council’s part to permanently destroy the natural beauty of this area for the sake of a business district that is failing to attract custom. It would be more advantageous to update the Gosford CBD from the Gosford Railway Station to Donnison St to attract and maintain the status quo on the waterfront and leave the primary school and public swimming pool on their present sites. Letter, 10 Feb 2012 R.A. Smith, Kincumber
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Landing will bring good money would like to show some support for the Landing at Gosford.
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I am not connected with any association or political party and see myself as an average resident. There has been a lot of press lately about the negative impacts of the landing and I would like to add my two cents worth, representing, I believe, the silent majority. I believe that the Landing
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Gosford. As a resident of the Central Coast for over
22 Years and working in Gosford for 10 years, I have seen numerous plans and studies undertaken to “revitalise” the Gosford CBD and little has changed. The Landing, in my view (and I suspect many others’), will finally raise the profile of Gosford and the Central Coast and draw residents, holiday makers and day-
trippers from Sydney along with their much needed cash for the local economy. I look forward to sitting in one of those restaurants on the waterfront enjoying a lovely seafood meal in a setting which shows off the beauty of the area. Let’s get behind the Landing and make it happen for the good of the Central Coast. Email, 14 Feb 2012 Peter Alderton, Umina
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n ABC Sydney Radio earlier this month, our mayor said the majority support the proposal.
Wrong. Only the hand-selected minority with vested interests might have feigned support when confronted at breakfast business meetings by his bully-boy mate, who told them if they didn’t admire his “emperor’s new
clothes”, they would forever be left out of getting their snouts in the development
trough. As for public consultation, Laurie had previously gone on record on ABC Local Radio saying that we are looking at the “seventh or eighth version” of the plan... which one is he backing? What he neglected to
mention was that each stage gave more and more to the private sector. Today, the “Looney Landing”, tomorrow condos on Caroline Bay and wharf units on the Woy Woy Channel, then home units on the Haven. Email, 13 Feb 2012 Fred Gale, Gosford
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Political play by Gosford P and C
Deceit over freight lines n the basis of integrity and honesty, federal politicians should have a pay decrease or be sacked.
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Take the dedicated freight railway, which the majority of clear thinking Australians understood to be a separate line for freight trains from Strathfield to Broadmeadow. Well, that was how it was sold to us. What we have now been offered is about five kilometres of track from Epping to Pennant Hills. But when these heavy freight trains pull out onto the main line, which they then share with commuter and
InterCity services, it is a one in 40 grade, one of the steepest parts of the Northern Line, is that sensible Mr Albanese? Why not continue another 100 metres and join the Pennant Hills to the Thornleigh Refuge Line that already exists and is on level ground?
Forget about the Refuge Line at North Strathfield, it is not new; it already exists and has done so for 60 odd years. Only some administration in recent years turned off the signal lights and disconnected it from the main line, everything else is still there and in good condition, easily seen from a passing train. The underpass onto the ‘single line of track to Homebush’! Prime Minister Gillard,
don’t con us. This was double lines until some politician decided to remove one of the tracks a number of years ago, fair go. Don’t tell us lies, don’t pull the wool over our eyes, us Australians are seeing through these smoke screens of deceit and, will in return vote in honest and ethical politicians at future elections. Email, 27 Dec 2011 Merv Cunningham, Point Clare
Library overlooked ith all the recent hype about the Gosford Challenge and the redevelopment of the Gosford Waterfront, our proposed Regional Library seems to have been overlooked.
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Since 1994, the ratepayers of Gosford have been paying an additional fee in their rates, which is a contribution to the construction of a Regional Library for Gosford City. This additional fee is calculated based on land value and, for the average ratepayer it means a contribution of about $12 per year. Given that there are approximately 80,000 in the Gosford City Council area, the yearly contributions would be
approximately $960,000. Council records indicate that total contributions to date currently stand at approximately $6.5 million. What have Council got to say about the proposed Regional Library? After making a number of enquiries, our Council apparently has taken this
matter away from the general public and are dealing with the matter behind closed doors. It is understood that certain proposals, i.e. moving to Town Centre, moving to next to the council chambers or rebuilding on the current site, have been placed before our councillors and no firm decision could be made. Given the Gosford Challenge “Recognises the critical importance of education in the future
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wealth of the regional economy” and has a desire for a university within the Gosford Challenge area, then would it not be appropriate for the Regional Library to be constructed as soon as possible? If council cannot make a decision on the Regional Library then perhaps they could stop taking the annual contribution fee from the rate payers. It would be terrible to see this fee extended into the future and those funds diverted away from the library to some other project that council has planned. Email, 30 Dec 2011 Gary Jackson, Gosford
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osford Primary School may be an excellent school, but the percentage of its students who actually live in the school’s area is quite low by State standards.
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When the P and C campaign opened with an article in a local paper, the family whose photo was used to represent the Gosford area lived well outside the school’s area. Didn’t they have a genuine local family to use for their cover picture? Accommodation at Gosford is so stretched by outside enrolments that a larger number has to be housed in portables than the Teachers Federation normally accepts. But the Union remains silent because they don’t wish to spoil a “cause” which (for once) gains them favourable publicity. The P and C say it’s a “political” issue. Is it? The previous Labor
Letters to the editor should be sent to: Coast Community News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@gosfordnews.org See Page 2 for contribution conditions Government, the current Liberal Government, and the Education Department all agree that the best educational outcome is to move Gosford Primary (including its large number of Non-Gosford students) to the new site. Surely, it’s the P and C. and its elitist allies who are playing politics? Letter, 14 Feb 2012 Norman Hanscombe, Narara
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n the 11:28pm rail service from Strathfield to Gosford, the train was full and people were standing in the carriage from Strathfield to Hornsby.
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expected to. Email, 15 Feb 2012 Malcolm Hill, Erina
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Ploddy supports donate life
Charity turns 50
ember for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill joined supporters of organ donation at the Australian Reptile Park on the morning of Friday, February 17, to promote DonateLife Week.
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“But while 76 per cent of people surveyed say they’re willing to become donors, our family consent rate is less than 60 per cent. “Last year a record 337 deceased Australians donated their organs and tissue for transplant, saving or improving the lives of more than 1001 Australians. “Our challenge is to sustain that increase, and build on it. “So please Coasties, ask and know your loved ones’ donation wishes,” said Ms O’Neill.
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continuing service to the community, Fairhaven needs ongoing support. “We are seeking volunteers and donations. “Donations will go a long way in making this a memorable year and touch the lives of many people living with a disability on the Coast,” said Jim. “Without the generosity of the local community
over the years we would not have been able to provide our invaluable services year after year,” added Jim. To volunteer or to make a donation to Fairhaven Services, visir their website at www.fairhavenservices. org.au or call 4323 356. Media Release, 23 Feb 2012 Lexi Ianson, Brilliant Logic
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Girrakool students paint for charity
HSC works selected for ArtExpress ix students from schools in the Gosford LGA have had their HSC Visual Arts artwork selected for ArtExpress.
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mages of classic Murray River paddle steamers painted by Girrakool Education and Training Unit students are making their way down the waterway for charity.
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The images are on a small boat joining in The Murray Meander, a sponsored fund-raiser for Prostate Cancer Australia and the OTIS Foundation, which runs breast cancer retreats. The ETU’s students
said they hoped the images would raise the profile of the boat, whose crew of five would include a staff member from the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre, to which the ETU is attached. Each year the Meander
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The NSW Minister for Education Mr Adrian Piccoli opened an exhibition of 46 of the best artworks by 2011 Higher School Certificate Visual Arts students at the Art Gallery of NSW on Wednesday, February 22. The exhibition is part of the 29th ArtExpress, which showcases the best works of art completed by students from 162 government and non-government schools across NSW as part of last year’s HSC. Annemarie Peacock of Gosford High School will have her drawing ExtreMe featured in the Armory Gallery in Sydney Olympic Park along with Katherine Braunstein, also of Gosford High school, for her painting Out of his depth-Study of dad. Tiarne Mitchell of Gosford High School will have her painting, Less is More, featured in the Newcastle Art Gallery while Gabi Conny Jackson of Kincumber High School will have her drawing Between the lines of Ta Moko-A Personal story, featured in Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre and in Newcastle Art Gallery. Brandon Sohier of Lisarow High School will have his collection of works titled Ozymandias featured in the Newcastle Art gallery. “It is a tremendous honour for these students to have been selected from the 499 nominated for the prestigious ArtExpress exhibition,” Mr Piccoli said. “This year’s exhibition program will feature the work of 267 students, who have been selected from more
than 9775 HSC Visual Arts students. “The exhibition will showcase an outstanding collection of work representing a broad range of subject matter, approaches, styles and media. “The works demonstrate the high calibre of artistic talent of NSW students.” Minister Piccoli said the performing arts and the visual arts are both vital components of every student’s education. “The aim of the Visual Arts curriculum is to provide students with a broad range of options for engaging in art-making,” he added. “Visual Arts builds understanding of the role of art, in all forms of media, in contemporary and historical cultures. “The works to feature in this year’s exhibition are a tribute to the high quality of Visual Arts teaching in NSW schools.” ArtExpress is a series of exhibitions over an eleven month period across metropolitan and regional NSW. Artworks are selected from a pool of high achieving bodies of work submitted for the NSW Higher School Certificate Visual Arts examination. Works range from painting, photomedia, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, documented forms, textiles and fibre, ceramics, timebased forms and collections of works. Media Release, 22 Feb 2012 David Bold, Office of Adrian Piccoli MP
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Life Education van at Chertsey
Council launches literacy program
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osford City Council launched a new youth program, Jean Genies, at the Erina Library on Thursday, February 23.
Jean Genies was launched by two of Australia’s leading children’s authors, Christopher Cheng and Susanne Gervay. Jean Genies, inspired by Ann Brashare’s novel series the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, was developed to promote literacy and public libraries as exciting, creative and informative places to visit and utilise. It has been running for a number of years across NSW, both in metropolitan and country libraries and has even been run in libraries across the world. Gosford Council’s manager of library services Mr Alan Flores said that 39 branch libraries would be involved in this year’s
program. “Due to the popularity of the program and to coincide with the National Year of Reading, Jean Genies has been extended to include public libraries right around Australia. “It’s a great initiative, which will see young people decorating jeans, enjoying reading and learning about the wonderful service offered by our libraries. “It was a pleasure host both Christopher Cheng and Susanne Gervay, both of whom are State and National Ambassadors for the National Year of Reading. Media Release, 14 Feb 2012 Gosford Council Media
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New school zone at Terrigal new 40km/h school zone and flashing lights will be installed to improve the safety of students attending Terrigal High School.
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The 600 metre school zone will be installed on Terrigal Dr, extending from Holmes Rd to Bellbird Ave, and the existing school zone on Charles Kay Dr will be extended to the Terrigal Dr intersection. Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher said the flashing lights and school zone were long overdue safety measures. “Flashing lights and school zones are commonsense approaches to saving children’s lives,� Mr Hartcher said. “These are key components
to ensuring the safety of our students around the school. “Parents and students of Terrigal High School will now be safe in the knowledge that motorists will be given a crucial indication that they are entering a school zone. “The installation of flashing lights and a school zone is a practical measure to keep our children safe.� Sites are chosen based on set criteria which include traffic and pedestrian volumes, crash history and risk, speed limits, the road environment and
visibility. The 40 km/h speed limit will be in operation during the standard school zone times of 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm on gazetted school days. The fixed speed camera on Terrigal Dr will enforce the new 40km/h school zone and Roads and Maritime Services will notify the community before this change takes place. Signs for the new zone along with road surface markings will be installed in March.
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Round Mountain Girls to play at Kibble Park
Chefs are finalists wo chefs from the Mooney Mooney Club on the Hawkesbury are on course to win the club industry’s leading food competition after impressing judges with their three course menu including the compulsory ingredient, the avocado.
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he Round Mountain Girls will play live on the main stage from 9am until 1pm at the Gosford City markets on Saturday, March 10, at Kibble Park as part of the now expanded Central Coast Country Music Festival.
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The Round Mountain Girls, who are in fact an all male band, are one of the best live acts on the Country-Folk and Roots scenes and bring their own style of high-energy, feel good music to the stage. With fiddle player Rabbit Robinson, the band recently took out the “Best Band Featuring A Fiddle Player” at this year’s Golden Fiddle Awards in Tamworth. The Round Mountain Girls are from Northern NSW and have been together for five years and have produced two albums, ”White Rum” (2008) and “One Step Closer” (2011). The band features three
part-harmonies; fiddle, banjo, acoustic guitars, mandolin, bass and drums. “We welcome all music lovers to come along, bring a chair or blanket and relax in Kibble Park listening to this vibrant music,” said
GBID manager Paul Brasch. “Whilst you are here, take a look at the variety of market stalls featuring fresh produce, pastry treats, wines, honey, tasty treats, arts, crafts, homewares and much, much more.
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against 11 other teams and be judged on the execution of their menu including dish preparation, taste, presentation and keeping within the given budget. The menu will be created for a minimum of 24 guests, which will include a team of three judges. Winners will be announced at the ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence presentation on June1. ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball congratulated the Mooney Mooney Club on the Hawkesbury pair on making the 2012 final. “Michael and Melissa are great examples of the passionate and talented staff at the club,’’ he said. “There is hot competition this year, I wish them, and their avocado entree well.’’ Media Release, 23 Feb 2012 Anita Balalovski, ClubsNSW
Bloomfield on display in Gosford e n s v i l l e artist Karen Bloomfield will have her work on display at the Virtue of Values exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery until Sunday, March 4.
The Virtue of Values exhibition is Ms Bloomfield’s first solo exhibition and addresses the theme of decisions and taking responsibility of the outcomes. She will have works for sale in charcoal, oil and watercolour.
The exhibition launch was held on Saturday, February 25, and will remain open from 10am until 4pm daily.
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Jane Austen theme night he Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association is anticipating the pleasure of dances from the Pride and Prejudice era at the second Jane Austen Theme Night to be held on Saturday, March 10, at the East Gosford Progress Hall from 7:30pm.
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Sellenger’s Round, Mr Beveridge’s Maggot, Grimstock, Indian Queen, The Comical Fellow, Gathering Peascods are among the dances that will be on the programme. Regency Ryebuck and dance caller Julie Bishop said they would ensure that everyone was able to participate in the dances, because they would be taught, walked through and called. “While there is no doubt we will enjoy the company of numerous “Miss Bennets” on the evening, we also wish to encourage the Mr Darcys
and the Mr Bingleys,” said committee member Linda Scott, “Gentlemen shouldn’t be dissuaded, nor do they need to dress up, unless, of course, they would like to impress the ladies,” she said. For a preview of the dances, interested community members are invited to attend the elementary dance class at the Kariong Progress Hall on Friday evenings from 7pm.
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osford’s Kibble Park will host the free music event Rockin’ it Loud on Friday, March 2.
Beginning at 6:30pm, the event will showcase artists who performed in the 2011 Battle of the Bands, and 2011 Sea FM Discovered competitions. The evening’s line-up consists predominantly of young singer-songwriters and alternative-rock bands, augmented by two brief beat box/hip-hop competitions which bookend the evening. Rockin’ it Loud is the final event from the Summer in the City programme for 2012. Media Release, 23 Feb 2012 Brad Cardis, Fixx Events & Marketing
Women on the March omen and supporters will be on the march again this year on International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 8.
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The march, arranged by Gosford Council’s Status of Women Committee has become a tradition in Gosford CBD. The march will begin near the Pizza Inn near Gosford Railway Station at 10am and will conclude with speakers and performers in
Kibble Park. “All Central Coast residents, including groups and organisations, are invited to join us to celebrate the advances made for and by women, and to discuss further needs,” said Committee chair Cr Vicki Scott.
“This year’s theme is ‘economic empowerment of women’, a theme that is very relevant to Australian women and women everywhere.” The Status of Women Committee has also arranged for an exhibition in the Regional Art Gallery to
coincide with International Women’s Day. The exhibition, titled “Hidden Gems”, features the work of six Central Coast female artists, and will run until March 18. Media Release, 24 Feb 2012 Vicki Scott, Gosford Council
ocals at Kibble Park, Gosford were treated to typical Scottish weather on Saturday, February 11, with four seasons throughout the day.
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The day was full of Scottish culture and dancing, with many locals enjoying the entertainment provided by the Annual Central Coast Titles. This Scottish event was held in conjunction with Gosford City Growers Markets, and the Gosford Business Improvement District that saw an estimation of 1500 locals pass through the park. Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc. were the organisers of the competition that saw 35 students compete across different age categories, coming from all parts of regional NSW and the ACT. Kibble Park was full of Scottish flair, the sound of Pipers, the brightness of the kilts, Scottish food and a stall by the family run business McFarland Scottish and Celtic Supplies. Central Coast Highland Dancing chairman Mr Douglas McFarland said he was overwhelmed at the community participation and the excitement that came from the crowd throughout the day. “The day captured Scottish culture at its best as well as creating awareness and appreciation for a culture that many knew
little about”, he said. Dance Champion Erin Welk came all the way from Canada to judge the event and was extremely impressed with the standard of Australian Highland Dancers. Local students from the Veronica Law School of Dancing had huge success. Young Chloe Dewick in her first competition took out the Beginner’s Title and Heather Davey took out the Juvenile Premier Title. The competitors also took part in a Junior and Senior Bounce-a-thon, a Highland Dance Battle, of dancing until you can no longer hop. New records were certainly broken on the day. The highlight of the day was the Public Fling, watching locals attempting to engage in a traditional highland fling as all those who watched cheered them on. Central Coast Highland Dancing have now begun their preparations for the most sought after event of the year, ‘The International’s’. Media Release, 13 Feb 2012 Joshua Lucas, Strawberry Communications
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He will be joined by Dr Ian Charlton, in practice at Kincumber, who will speak on the medical issues associated with gambling. He is on the board of
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Green up Australia
Kariong festival held
s Clean Up Australia Day is fast approaching, Gosford Business Improvement District inc (GBID) will add a unique twist to the day.
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Rather than a Clean up, GBID will “Green Up” Gosford City with the help of the community. GBID is calling for budding green thumbs to go along to Clean up Australia Day on Sunday, March 4. “Since the Gosford CBD is cleaned regularly by contractor ACS, we will be planting a variety of different shrubs and plants in the Gosford CBD,” GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch. “We would love to see as many helpers as possible to plant new shrubs and remove weeds at three sites in the Gosford City centre. “It is only for a maximum two hours, however, you can help for as long as you like.
“On Sunday, March 4, GBID staff will meet with other wonderful helpers outside the Gosford Visitor Information Centre, 200 Mann St, Gosford, at 10am for registration. “All it takes is two hours, from 10am to 12noon to help GBID improve Gosford City. “A certificate of appreciation will be issued to each person helping on the day. “It is truly amazing what we can create in such a small amount of time and the satisfaction that helpers get out of joining in.” Media Release, 15 Feb 2012 Paul Brasch, GBID
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ariong Mountains High School hosted the inaugural Kariong Community Fun Festival on Sunday, February 19.
The festival included local performers and artists, an art exhibition, children’s activities and games and market and food stalls. As part of the festival, Gosford Council had a marquee with a number of activities on offer. Gosford Council’s director of community services and organisational development Mr Terry Thirlwell said that this event was a great new initiative for
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circus in Australia which he was awarded a PhD by the University of Sydney in 2007 for his thesis. The thesis was recently published as “Circus: The Australian Story”. Media Release, 21 Feb 2012 Warwick Forest, Central Coast Family History Society
Children’s Services and Youth Council had an information stall available and ran sports activities, face painting, story time and a jumping castle. “Staff from our Environmental Education section were also on hand to provide practical hints and tips on shopping, food preparation and food storage as part of their Love Food Hate Waste program,” said Mr Thirlwell.
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Bush poets to welcome guest artist
he Central Coast Family History Society will hold its next monthly meeting on Saturday, March 3, at 1pm at the Lions Community Hall, East Gosford.
The guest speaker Dr Mark Valentine Leon will entertain society members and visitors with a lively talk on the history of the circus in Australia. Dr Leon has qualifications and experience in economics and commerce, working for many years in Australia and overseas. His more recent passion, however, is the history of the
the Kariong community. “This event is the result of a strong collaboration from local community groups and was an opportunity for the community to come together for a fun day out. “The festival has recently received a Council Community and Cultural Development Grant and it was wonderful to see this being put to use for the benefit of local residents. “Council’s Youth and
The event was the initiative of a number of organisations within the Kariong community, including the Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, Kariong Progress Association, Kariong Rotary, Kariong Youth Centre, Kariong Mountains High School, Kariong Eco Gardens and Youth Connections.
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he Gosford Bush Poets will welcome the inimitable Gabby Colquhoun as the special guest artist for their next meeting at the Gosford Hotel on Wednesday, February 29, from 7pm.
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Not for Profit Organisations Directory AACC Computer Club Inc. (33) www.aacc.asn.au Help with all Computing problems - Program demos + Q&A sessions - 7pm (FebNov) - Narara Valley High School - Fountains Road, Narara • 2nd Wed night of Month Windows - Supper provided DAY Meetings – 9.30am (Feb – Nov) - East Gosford Progress Hall - 10 Henry Parry Drive (cnr Webb Rd) • 3rd Wednesday of month Linux • 4th Thur of month - Social Meeting + Windows 12.15pm (Feb – Nov) Afternoon tea provided 4362 1918 4324 2740
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attend our meetings. You RSL Club West Gosford don’t need to be a First 4th Mon of the month 2pm Fleeter to attend. 4323 7336 Meetings at Wyong RSL Club on second Saturday Inner Wheel club each month at 10:30am of Gosford North Call Jon on 4323 1849 (92/51) Women making a difference Gosford Business with friendship, personal service and international Improvement understanding. Many social District Inc (33) activities combined with fund GBID’s aim is to make raising for local, national and Gosford a safer, cleaner, international projects commercially vibrant, 2nd Wed each month (ex attractive regional city. Jan) We achieve this through 7pm Phillip House Kariong regular festivals and gosfordnorthiw@live.com.au events, monthly markets, 4324 7176 beautification and business retention projects. Kincumber Gosford City Markets held Neighbourhood second Saturday of each month, seasonal events Centre (49) throughout the year • Personal development 200 Mann Street Gosford • Community Garden info@gosford.com.au • Counselling 4322 7726 • Meditation • Support Groups • Friendship Groups Gosford City • Music and Movement for Toastmasters (38) under 5 Providing a supportive and • Rooms for hire positive learning environment 4363 1044 to enable individuals to develop oral communication Kincumber View and leadership skills. Second and fourth Thursday Club (94) of each month, Gosford Ladies, looking for a place to Bowling Club. make friends? Come along 4340 1929 to Kincumber VIEW club. We emcloon@bigpond.net.au meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Davistown RSL Club, Murna Road, Gosford RSL Davistown at 11.00 a.m. Ladies Indoor Listen to our interesting Bowls (28) speakers while you enjoy Wanted Women to join our a delicious lunch. We also social indoor bowls have bus trips, movie Fridays 10am to 2pm at RSL days, luncheons and home Club functions. 4344 5812 4367 0266 or 0412 773 441
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teel Guiliana, Australia’s National Forpark Formula 3 Champion, is preparing to take on the Formula 3 Gold Star for 2012, with Round One commencing at the Clipsal500 weekend in Adelaide during the first week of March.
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Guiliana, from Terrigal, has just returned from Adelaide where he drove his new Mercedes Powered Dallara for the first time. “I am feeling confident,” he said. “The new car is a delight to drive. “Ian Richards and the R-Tek Team have done a magnificent job preparing the Dallara in readiness for this season. “We are looking forward to a great season of Motor Racing”. The Italian designed and built Dallara is powered by a 2.0L Four-Cylinder engine producing approximately 230BHP (190kw) at 7,500RPM. Its mandated racing weight is 540kg; and it boasts a full Carbon Fibre chassis. The Dallara runs a SixSpeed Sequential gearbox and special race controlled Kumho Slick Tyres. These Formula 3 cars lap Phillip Island, for instance, in 1m24 seconds. That’s seven seconds quicker than Casey Stoner’s Moto GP Honda and nine seconds up on a V8 Supercar. The car will be flat out for 60 seconds of that 84 second lap, touching the brakes only four times out of the 12 corners.
The average lap speed is 183km/hr. Turn one is taken flat out at 257km/hr. Round One, at Clipsal will see Guiliana on the track six times between Thursday, March 1, and Sunday, March 4, with practice through the streets of Adelaide on Thursday, with Qualifying and Race 1 on Friday, Race 2 Saturday and Sunday the Race 3 Feature Race. Well laid foundations from the 2011 season, which saw Guiliana win the inaugural Formula 3 Forpark Scholarship together with
the Australian National Formula 3 Championship, have catapulted Steel into a professional racing career this year. While formal sponsorship arrangements have yet to be announced, Steel is assured of a bright future. Steel will be carrying children’s charity The Variety Club with him on his journey throughout his career and their mascot “Sheridan” will accompany him.’ Media Release, 21 Feb 2012 Peter Hawkes, Hawkes Media
Coast surf rowers return with medals everal Central Coast rowing squads have left the Navy Australian Surf Rowers League Australian Open three day weekend event at Newcastle’s Stockton Beach with medals.
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one sweep). The Masters was the maiden event of the weekend, kicking off on Friday, February 10, at 9am, continuing with the finals at 11am and concluding with the medal ceremony at midday. The Coast’s medallists saw the best weather of the day, after conditions soured at 2:30pm. Reserves, U23 Men and competitors in the Interstate Surf Boat Challenge all had to contend with reduced visibility, while a 30 to 40 knot north easterly wind and rough surf conditions challenged rowers which meant that many crews took a pounding from the seas. The 2011-12 NAVY
The Avoca Zulus won silver in the Women’s Masters 160+ Age Group, while the Terrigal Tofts came away from the Women’s Masters 180+ Age Group with a bronze. The Avoca Tweakers were the only team to enter the Masters 260+ age division. However, under new rulings from the Surf Life Saving Association, a single entry now constitutes an event, which allowed the Tweakers to walk away with a gold medal for their efforts. Races were of 400 metres in length, and squads were grouped according to the aggregate age of their members (four rowers and
Australian Surf Rowers League Series consists of 26 events around Australia from November 2011 to February 2012 and are held on some of the country’s premier beaches. The Australian Surf Rowers League was born in NSW in 1992 as the International League of Australian Surfboat Rowers Inc. (ILOR) and currently has over 3000 members from over 260 clubs which make up over 450 crews competing nationally each year. Email, 10 Feb 2012 Darren Saffin, Progressive PR
Netball club celebrates 40th
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he Apollo Netball Club East Gosford will celebrate its 40th year of operation in the Gosford Netball Association on Saturday, April 28.
A 40th anniversary dinner will be held at the Central Coast Leagues Club. “Over the years we have attracted many netballers, coaches, umpires and administrators and have
provided the Gosford community with an enduring club,” said president Ms Colleen McLean “We are inviting all ex members of Apollo Netball Club to attend and take a
walk down memory lane, catch up with team mates and celebrate the past 40 years.” Email, 12 Feb 2012 Colleen McLean, Apollo Netball Club
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 Bottle Shop Service Station Bensville Bensville Shops Coast Christian School Copacabana Copacabana Shops Kiosk East Gosford East Gosford Cafes East Gosford Hotel East Gosford Olympic Pool East Gosford Shopping Centre Gosford Regional Gallery Gosford Sailing Club St Edward College High School St Josephs Girls College High School Erina Bob Jane Central Coast Adventist School Central Coast Grammar School Dulux Erina Fair Library Erina Leagues Club Erina Mall Fitness 2000 Fountain Plaza Jacks Bar and Grill McDonalds Red Rooster Shell Service Station Singos Meats Tarragal Glen Village The Bungalows
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Sport
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Gosford gains an extra Saturday race date
Kincumber’s Taylah Hartin to tour with state squad incumber hockey player Taylah Hartin has accepted an invitation to tour with the NSW Bush Rangers girl’s hockey squad to Argentina in April.
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In Argentina, the NSW Bush Rangers will play a tournament in Buenos Aries and in the Cape Town U18 International Hockey Festival in South Africa. Taylah was also offered a place on the South African tour set to take place in July. Bush Rangers are a Development Squad aimed at giving athletes international opportunities and to compete at a higher level than they would normally be accustomed to. By going on these tours, Taylah will not only gain great benefits in her hockey development but also in life skills from visiting and playing in another country. “Taylah certainly will be a great ambassador of the youth in Australia in these endeavors,” said Bush Rangers tour manager Mr Barry Reid. “The standard that Taylah will come up against in Argentina is exceptionally
osford Race Club has welcomed the addition of one Saturday Provincial Race Date to its racing schedule on the draft race dates for 2012/2013 season.
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Despite the Central Coast having a population of over 300,000 residents, the current race date structure sees Newcastle and Kembla sharing all of the Saturday provincial racing events, leaving Gosford, Wyong and Hawkesbury responsible for holding midweek industry meetings, which are poorly attended, but provide important turnover for the entire Industry. Gosford Race Club chairman Mr Michael Cusick pointed out that this was an outdated model that was negotiated some time ago when the world was a different place. “I am sure the very reasons Newcastle and Kembla don’t want to lose any Saturday race dates are the same reasons as to why it’s imperative they are shared more equally between the five Provincial Clubs,” said Mr Cusick. “Racing on Saturdays provides a huge advantage in being able to drive on course revenue through
high. “Many of the players she will compete against are some of Argentina’s up and coming elite athletes. “Her skill levels will certainly be challenged as will her ability to adjust to this,” he said. Email, 8 Feb 2012 Barry Reid, Bush Rangers
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Fitch is Australia’s first Winter Youth Olympics medallist by Alice Wheeler
orah Head snow boarder Alex Fitch has made history as Australia’s first ever Winter Youth Olympic medallist after pulling off a fantastic performance in the women’s snowboard slopestyle final to win bronze on Thursday, January 19.
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“It’s amazing!” Fitch said. “I’m so proud. “It is so good to finally get on the podium and represent Australia.” Fitch, who was fourth in half pipe four days earlier, qualified in third for the final after completing two solid runs to get a best score of 77.75. Slopestyle is a new event where athletes ride through a course and perform tricks on rails and off jumps. The judges score both runs and the top score counts. As the wind picked up between qualifiers and finals, conditions at the slopestyle course closed in with light rain falling and visibility worsening. Fitch was third-last to drop into the course and
pulled off a near-flawless run. She put together a combination of well-formed easier tricks at the top with a 50-50 on the first rail and a tail grab off the first jump. With a horde of Australian fans scattered up the sides of the course, including
nearly all of the athletes who have finished competition, Fitch powered down the remaining rails and jumps to huge applause. “It was an ideal run,” Fitch said. “I got my jumps down and it felt great.” On a score of 69.75, Fitch
was in third position after the first run. With medals at stake, the 16-year-old rider prepared to ramp up her tricks for the second run. Unfortunately though, she couldn’t perfect them as she would have liked. Pulling a front 360 off the first jump, Fitch couldn’t quite get the trick down and stick the landing which lost her speed, causing her to miss the second jump and get a score of 42.50. “I didn’t land my second run, but that’s what happens. “I still got a bronze medal so I am stoked!” With the top two ladies still to ride, Fitch was in third position from her first run score and the medal was assured. Canadian Audrey McManiman had nothing to lose on her second run, with the top of the podium locked in following her 84.25 first run. Her second run was also impressive with a 62.75 confirm ing her as the well deserving gold medallist. With a score of 71.75, the silver medal went to the USA’s Arielle Gold, one of Fitch’s good friends in the snowboarding circuit, whom she sometimes trains with in Colorado.
The bronze on Thursday at Kuhtai Resort, an hour west of Innsbruck, continues Australia’s remarkable run of winter success. Australia has medalled at the past five senior Winter Olympic Games. At Vancouver 2010 a record medal haul with Begg-Smith winning moguls silver, Lydia Lassila winning aerials gold and Torah Bright winning the halfpipe. Bright is one of Fitch’s heroes. She has also done a few dry land sessions with
the NSW Institute of Sport squad that includes current halfpipe world champions Holly Crawford and Nate Johnstone. It could be only two years before Fitch joins her idols on a senior Olympic Team. Slopestyle is one of the new events on the program for Sochi 2014. Fitch was presented with the Innsbruck 2012 mascot, Yoggl, at the venue and will receive her bronze at a ceremony in the Medal Plaza at downtown Innsbruck on Friday evening (Saturday
World record and 4 national records broken at swim meet
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Poole wins Speedway Championship
Ray Sandell awarded OAM
He was the Football Referees Australia (FRA) vice-presidentfor two years, NSW State League FRA; president for four years, became a life member in 1984 and has been a member since 1968. He was the chairman and a member of the Football NSW Disciplinary Committee from 1982-1994, chairman and a member of the General Purpose Tribunal from 1984-1994 and a member of the Appeals Board from 19861994. He was a member of the Football Australia International Match Committee from 19861994, a referees’ laison officer, for the Federation Internationale de Football Association at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and the World Youth Cup in 1981 and 1993 and an Honorary Referee in 1993. He was also a referees
appointment officer for the NSW Soccer Federation from 1987-1994, a programs assistant and website manager for the Central Coast Mariners, Central Coast Academy of Sport since 2004, a volunteer since 2004, chairman and director of the Central Coast Coasties Soccer Club in the mid 1990s and a member of the executive committee of the Parramatta Cricket Association in 1965-1985 and a Life Member since 1978. Mr Sandell said he was “astounded” when he received he letter late in December. “I had received a letter in September saying that I had been nominated but never expected to be awarded the Medal,” he said. “I have no idea who nominated me; I can only presume that it was somebody involved with football and other sports, which narrows it down to many people,” he said. Mr Sandell is still volunteering for a number of organisations on the Central Coast, such as the Central Coast Academy of Sport, Central Coast Mariners, Central Coast Chapter of Men of Football, and the Donnica Clarke Foundation.
Photo: David Lamont
mina speedway competitor Taylor Poole won this year’s Australian Under-21 Speedway Championship in Kurri Kurri on Saturday, January 28.
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Taylor finished the first heat in second place behind old rival Alex Davies, who had the early lead. He went too wide at the end of lap two, which left him in second place. The second heat was a
come-from-behind win, with Mason Campton leading for the first lap. At the beginning of the second lap, Campton took the wide line out of the turn and Taylor zipped underneath to take the lead and hold on for the win. The third heat was a hard fought win against Justin Sedgman, who would not give up, but Taylor was steady and opened a little gap late in the race. In the fourth heat, Taylor swept around the outside from gate four to lead all the
way for another win. The fifth heat saw Taylor shuffled back to third behind Sam Masters and Todd Kurts. By the second lap, he had made it to second place but could not make up the gap to Masters. Taylor was joined in the final by Masters, Davies and B Final winner Sedgman. First corner jostling between Masters and Davies allowed Taylor to take the lead. Sedgman moved into third then flew inside
Masters at the start of the second lap. Down they went and Masters was excluded. On the restart, Taylor was in third. He passed Davies for a second at the end of the back straight, went high then cut back in and rocketed by Sedgman out of the fourth turn to take the lead. As in an earlier heat, Sedgman pushed and pushed but Taylor kept the lead to win the biggest title so far in his speedway career.
Lynch in Olympic contention
A highlight of the meet was an attempt by 75-yearold Tony Goodwin from
Manly to break the 200 metres breaststroke world record for the age group 7579 currently standing at 3.20 minutes. Tony’s time recorded was 3min 17.5 seconds, coming 2.5 seconds under the current record but has to wait for the world swimming governing body, FINA, to ratify the result before celebrating his achievement. See inside for results.
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att Lynch has come from obscurity and bolted into contention for an Olympic berth in London for the Australian men’s 4 x 400m relay team.
Ray Sandell OAM Photo: Naomi Bridges
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oe Marston of Umina is among eight football players of various codes to have his visage placed on Australia Post’s latest series of commemorative stamps, naming him an Australian Legend.
Taylor Poole, Australian U21 Speedway Champion
Just a few weeks ago, Lynch was still searching for a sub 47 second 400m run in order to qualify for the 2012 London Olympic selection trials to be held in Melbourne in early March.
The Central Coast Academy of Sport athletics coach has now well and truly satisfied the Athletics Australia entry standards after back-to-back sub 46.50 second 400m times. At last week’s Hunter Track Classic, held at the Hunter Sports Centre in Glendale, Lynch defended his 2011 400m title and blitzed the field to win by over a second and post a new personal best time of 46.45 seconds.
Lynch’s impressive time earned him a lane at the Adelaide Track Classic and, he didn’t disappoint, running another sub 47 second race (46.48) to cross the line in second place behind 2010 Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Ben Offereins (46.16). In doing so, Lynch edged out Sean Wroe (46.69), an Olympic and Commonwealth Games representative and also his fellow Central Coast Academy of Sport training
partner Kevin Moore (46.86). It was certainly a highly competitive field, as the top five place getters all finished within one second of each other. Lynch is now well and truly in the mix for a spot on the Australian 4 x 400m Olympic relay team, who in the past decade have won an Olympic Silver medal (Athens 2004) and two Commonwealth Games Gold medals (Melbourne 2006 and Delhi 2010).
Sherriff wins national awards
Joe Marston an Australian Legend
Australia Post CEO Mr Ahmed Fahour said the 2012 Legends were chosen for their contribution to Australian sporting culture and for playing a vital role in shaping Australia as a great sporting nation. Upon receiving the phone call informing him that he had been selected for the honour Mr Marston said “I really didn’t know what to say”. “I thought I must have done something right and thought ‘well it’s a great honour to be selected in that category’.” As the first Australian to not only play for, but also reach the FA Cup finals with a British football club (Preston North End, 1954), FIFA considered Mr Marston to be a pioneer and standardbearer of Australian soccer. Seeking to revitalise Preston North End FC after their relegation to the second division of English football in 1949, a talent scout for the club had seen Mr Marston playing for Leichhardt-Annandale in Division 1 of the NSW State League, and said he was impressed enough to offer to fly both Mr Marston and his wife Edith to England in order to trial for the team. The club’s fortunes began to change in 1951 when Mr Marston was moved from the reserves into their starting lineup, eventually reclaiming their spot in the first division in 1952 when they finished behind Arsenal. After 196 consecutive matches and five years with Preston North End, despite an offer of £80,000 to transfer to Arsenal, Mr Marston returned to his homeland in 1956, where he continued his pioneering
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o s f o r d swimming pool was awash, with competitors from 33 clubs across NSW, ACT, and VIC all vying for points in the NSW Branch BPS [Branch Points Score] meet held last Saturday, January 21.
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illarney Vale resident Ray Sandell was awarded an Australia Day Order of Australia Medal for his service to the sport of football as an administrator and referee.
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streak as the first man to both captain and coach the Australian team, playing for the squad on 37 occasions in total. Mr Marston was presented with a 24-carat gold replica of the 60 cent stamp on which he appears at the official Australia Day lunch in Sydney. Other accolades received by Mr Marston include the Order of the British Empire,
the Alex Tobin Medal, inductions into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame and the NSW Hall of Champions. Mr Marston’s achievements are acknowledged by the A-League annually, when the Joe Marston Medal is awarded to the player of the match in that year’s grand final.
by Aidan Davis
t t a l o n g Memorial’s Aron Sherriff has been rewarded for a standout year during Bowls Australia’s Awards Night at the Park Hyatt, Melbourne, on Saturday, February 18.
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The Australian superstar captured not one but two of the night’s major accolades, while state and national teammate Natasha Van Eldik secured the third. After Van Eldik edged out Cabramatta’s Karen Murphy to be crowned Female Bowler of the Year, Sherriff claimed the first of his trophies when he was announced as the Male Bowler of the Year. Moments later, the 26-year-old was back on stage after securing the BCiB International Bowler of the Year award over Van Eldik and last year’s inaugural winner Mark Casey. Having ended 2010 by claiming the World Champion of Champions title, the world number five continued his rich vein of form on the international stage in 2011 with a dominate display against New Zealand at the Trans Tasman. This was followed by a sublime performance at the Moama International series that assisted the home
nation secure an overall victory against old enemies England and Scotland. The performances assured Sherriff of a position in the Australia v South Africa test series, with the green and gold contingent producing a whitewash of the series, dropping only four of the 24 games played against one of its fiercest rivals, after the Springboks ended Australia’s gold medal hopes twice at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. The defining moment in
Sherriff’s stellar year came at the 15 nation biennial Asia Pacific Championships where a powerful showing on the international stage saw him skip his fours team to gold and his triples to silver medals, in the process ensuring Australia of the overall winners’ and overall men’s trophies. In a testament to his outstanding year, Sherriff secured 44 votes to finish 27 clear of his nearest rival, as voted by his peers.
Marlins win eight in a row T
he Central Coast Marlins won their eighth consecutive game 5-3, defeating the Cronulla Sharks at Baseball Park, Springfield, on the weekend of February 18 and 19.
The win reassured the Marlins of their top spot on the ladder.
The Cronulla side jumped out to an early lead when they scored two runs in the first inning, though this would be the only offense the Sydney-siders would mount, as Marlins’ starting pitcher Paul Anderson settled in to the game nicely. Anderson threw for five innings, striking out eight hitters along the way. Returning from his duties
with the Sydney Blue Sox, recently named Rookie of the Year in the ABL, Aidan Francis took to the hill and dominated the Sharks’ hitter, completing four innings of work and striking out eight batters along the way. The Marlins’ offense was slow to get started, scoring a lone run in the second inning to cut the deficit in half.
Designated hitter, Scott Harrison, hit a single home run to tie the game in the fourth inning. The game stayed level until the Marlins’ hitters started to fire in the seventh inning, with a two-run home run to Moko Moanaroa, followed by consecutive hits to Tom O’Gorman, Dan Smith, Michael Ashton and Scott Harrison, who added
another run to take the score to 5-3, where it remained. Offensive standouts were Scott Harrison and Tom O’Gorman, who each collected three hits. It was a successful day for the Marlins Club as they won first, second and third grade, as well as U18s and women’s.
gate takings and bar and catering sales. “This also leads to increased revenues through memberships and sponsorships as patrons are more likely to support race clubs who run their meetings in a time frame when they are more available to attend. “The question we would ask is why Gosford, Wyong and Hawkesbury should continue to be so badly discriminated against through the Provincial race date model. “With the recent changes at Racing NSW and the impending High Court decision which we all hope will be favourable, we believe the industry is well positioned to move forward. “We applaud Racing NSW’s initiative in starting to look at the race date model and making the first of what we hope ultimately will be a raft of changes aimed at reinvigorating the industry. “We are prepared to do the hard yards for the industry and run a number of Thursday midweek meetings at additional prize money when compared to Saturday prize money rates, but in return, we feel we deserve some reward for that by way of some race dates that more patrons are able to attend. “I would be fascinated to hear the argument as to why that’s an unreasonable position. “We have just concluded our most successful Christmas-New Year period in over 20 years and this can all be attributed to doing something a bit different. “We have been able to attract many new faces to the races during our Jim Beam Twilight Season and we will continue to look for ways that we can challenge the status quo to improve our offering. “It is incumbent on all members of racing
administration in this State to take up the challenge of being ‘Agents of Change’ and work in partnership with Racing NSW to drive the industry forward,” stated Cusick. Gosford Race Club has not yet given up hope of securing a standalone Metropolitan status
Saturday meeting where the Club could run its four listed feature races on a program offering $1 million in prize money. “We will continue to work with Racing NSW and the ATC to see if we can find some common ground” Cusick stated. Media Release, 13 Feb 2012 James Heddo, Gosford Race Club
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