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Coastal residents protest o a s t a l Residents Incorporated held a sea level rally on Friday, April 27, at Gosford City Park to protest against the encoding of S149 (5) planning certificates.

Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken said the group invited Gosford councillors to attend the rally and explain why they had agreed to the persecution of a small group of people whose properties were affected by Gosford Council’s forecasts for sea level rise. “The encoding of S149 (5) Planning Certificates with information that is blatantly exaggerated, in our opinion, demonstrates that you [Gosford councillors] have not acted in good faith and that you have not demonstrated a duty of care to those residents affected by your decision to support the recommendation of Council officers,” said Mr Aiken. “This decision exposes Gosford Council to future litigation and has already damaged the livelihood and wellbeing of thousands of Gosford City residents,” he said. Mr Aiken went on to say that Council continued

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to claim that it would offer information sessions and public forums so the community could have their say, but after two years, there had been none. “The water of Gosford Harbour is known to be the benchmark for the current 1:100 flood planning levels for all of Brisbane Water and yet Gosford Council has laid out proposals that amount to abandonment of Davistown, Empire Bay and Woy Woy as a consequence of Sea Level Rise projections and at cost to those property

owners. “But the mayor then announced a need to raise public funds through a rate increase to support a commercial project that would be constructed on equally adversely affected land,” said Mr Aiken. Gosford Council has claimed that over 9000 properties were potentially affected by Sea Level Rise, but according to Mr Aiken, the projections were based on exaggerated claims of the CSIRO. “The sea level rise

records from Fort Denison, Newcastle and Port Kembla do not agree with the recent claims by the CSIRO that NSW waters indicate an average sea level rise of 5mm average per year from 1993 until 2011. “This is a blatant exaggeration of facts. “The Australian Bureau of Meteorology Australian Sea Level Survey 2009 states that average Australian Sea Level over an average of 42 years is 1.4mm-year with a standard deviation of 0.7mm-year.

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“The same survey states that Fort Denison, Newcastle and Port Kembla have averaged less than 1mm sea level rise for periods up to 100 years. “Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, a NSW State Government agency, manages 21 tide gauges including five open ocean gauges and including Fort Denison which provides high quality long term sea level data to government agencies around the world. “The CSIRO has ignored this information and instead

published a document that indicates an average 5mm sea level rise for NSW Coastal Waters from 1993 until 2007 while Fort Denison indicates 0.4mm per year for the same period. “An exaggeration of over 1000 per cent. “Gosford Council appeared to support Tanya Plibersek and Deborah O’Neill who cornered a group of retirees, threatened them with coastal flooding of their properties unless a carbon tax was put in place and then walked away. “Gosford Council has also walked away. “Gosford Council will not engage in the consultation that was promised and our mayor, in an ABC local broadcast, has labelled those who oppose the decision of Gosford Council as sceptics. “We are sceptical. “We are sceptical of the claims made by Gosford Council that 9000 properties are affected and apparently being so concerned, Council still continues to retain information on planning certificates knowing how damaging this information has become,” he said. Media Release, 6 Apr 2012 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Incorporated

Council to seek advice on sea level rises osford Council has resolved to write to the Minister for the Central Coast, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to request a consistent approach to sea level rise mapping and property certificate messaging to relevant land owners across the eastern seaboard of NSW.

Council will also seek advice on the implications should it withdraw the section 149 certificate message pertaining to sea level rise until the NSW State Government provides direction for a consistent approach and message. It will also continue to assist community members in dealing with insurance companies where they have received significantly increased insurance premiums due to flood risk and will write to the State Government requesting they make representations

to the Insurance Council of Australia to ensure individual insurance companies determine their premiums in an appropriate manner and so avoid unjustifiable increases in annual premiums. Coastal Residents Incorporated president Mr Len Gibbon spoke to Council at its meeting of Tuesday, May 1, and said the s149 (5) planning certificate was “invalid”. He said Council was acting outside of their authority and was “guilty of destroying whole

communities”. “We call it irresponsible vandalism,” he said. Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said he thought insurance companies were abusing the policy. Council developed sea level rise vulnerability mapping and, as part of developing these maps, used its discretion to share that information with current and future owners via a s149 (5) message. The message stated that the land had been identified as being potentially affected by sea level rise of up to

0.9m by the year 2100 as adopted by Council at its meeting held on December 1, 2009. It went on to say that: “Council’s adopted sea level rise planning level of 0.9m is consistent with the NSW State Government’s Sea Level Rise Policy Statement.” “All applications to develop the land need to consider sea level rise but as council does not currently have relevant strategic plans with respect to management of sea level rise for the area, no specific sea level rise development controls apply to this land. “Council is currently undertaking a program of studies that may affect future development on the land.”

The NSW Sea Level Rise Policy was released in October 2009 and provided sea level rise planning benchmarks to assist council in risk assessment and planning. In August 2010 the “NSW Coastal Planning Guideline: Adapting to Sea Level Rise” was released by the State Government establishing planning principles to be applied by local government without clear direction or legislative backing. The process also lacked any form of communication strategy or community consultation from the State Government. Council’s report of Tuesday, May 1, stated that it had attempted to seek clarification and clearer direction on various issues

that surrounded sea level rise encoding, however, the State Government to date has failed to provide any clear and consistent direction for Councils on the NSW coast. “NSW coastal communities are confused and angry at the differences of planning and communication strategies being undertaken by Councils. “This frustration can only be resolved by direction from the State Government as to specifically when and what messages should be placed on s149 certificates to ensure consistency across all Councils.” Gosford Council Agenda NM.7, 1 May 2012

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The beach at Ettalong Point has receded by up to seven metres in the last two years, according to information provided by Gosford Council.

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Ettalong Point recedes seven metres Council’s natural open space coordinator Mr Larry Melican claimed last week that this information was unlikely to be useful for the long-term management of the beach. However, he did concede that Ocean Beach was “much slower” to replenish than “open coastal beaches” because of its position and orientation. The beach erosion information was collected as part of a study to update the Broken Bay and Open Coast Beaches Coastal Management Plans which will be amalgamated into one plan for all beaches in the Gosford local government area. Mr Melican said: “While it is interesting to collect this information … it essentially provides a snapshot of [just part of] a much longer-term beach erosion-accretion cycle.” While listing a range of inﬂuences, including swells, storms and the “southern oscillation” cycle, he avoided the mention of “climate change”, which is expected to result in more frequent and intense storms and a rise in sea level. The State Government contributed $150,000 to the study in 2009 amid concerns about the impact of climate change on local beaches. “Delays [in the preparation of coastal management plans] are no longer an option when storms are becoming more destructive and the CSIRO tells us sea levels will rise by up to 40cm by 2050,” the then Minister for Climate Change and the Environment Mr John Robertson said at the time. Mr Melican told Peninsula News last week: “Sandy beaches are dynamic sedimentary systems that naturally experience phases of erosion and accretion that operate over a range of time intervals. “All of the Central Coast beaches have been very dynamic over the past two years with a number of signiﬁcant erosion events observed across most beaches. “This has been most pronounced on Wamberal and Ocean Beaches. “Ocean Beach is exposed to a long southerly fetch and as such is subject to infrequent, but very

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north east which deliver sediment back to the shoreline and as such the recovery of this beach from an erosion event is much slower than on the open coast. “It should be noted that it can take several years for a beach to return to its pre-storm condition after one major storm or several smaller storms in quick succession. “Longer erosional phases are linked to climatic cycles such as the Southern Oscillation. “For example, erosional phases are correlated with La Nina events (as experienced over eastern Australia for the past two years), which are years when there is a higher frequency of storms along the east coast of Australia. “Alternatively, phases of positive sediment budget, when there is a lower frequency of coastal storms, are linked to the El Nino events. “Fluctuations in beach morphology, from erosional to accretional forms, also operate over longer time intervals because the frequency of El Nino and La Nina events ﬂuctuates over decadal periods. “Long term trends in beach morphology are also related to changes in sea level, which can induce phases of erosion (rising sea level) and accretion (falling sea level),” he said. Mr Melican said the management plans were expected to provide holistic and long-term guidance to the management of the coast line. In the meantime, the council would continue to work towards establishing and improving dune vegetation along Ocean and Umina Beaches, he said. He said the erosion at Ettalong Point, Ocean Beach, had been monitored closely since June 2009 with three monitoring points established within the dune system. An initial measurement was taken from each point to the active erosion scarp and subsequent measurements were taken fortnightly for the ﬁrst three months and biannually thereafter. “This monitoring provides an indication of the amount of dune being eroded across the beach,” said Mr Melican. “To date the dune has receded up to seven metres in some locations.” Media Statement, 13 Apr 2012 Larry Melican, Gosford Council Photos: Mark Ellis

he Central Coast Mariners’ AFC Champions League campaign is alive following a historic 5-1 victory over Chinese side Tianjin Teda at Central Coast Stadium on Tuesday, May 2.

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The win marks the first time the Mariners have tasted victory in Asia’s premier club competition, despite being in their second campaign. A double to recently re-signed striker Daniel McBreen, as well as goals to Josh Rose, Michael McGlinchey and Mustafa Amini, saw the Mariners comprehensively defeat their Chinese counterparts and set up a mouth-watering showdown with Japanese side Nagoya Grampus in their final Group G match. Central Coast fans had their hearts in their mouths after only 60 seconds when Tianjin front man Sjoerd Ars found himself one-on-one with goalkeeper Mat Ryan after pouncing on a sloppy back pass. Ars sent his shot sliding past Ryan and into the far post. The early scare seemed to wake the Mariners, who took control of the first half. Graham Arnold’s men dominated possession and were rewarded in the 10th minute when McBreen, fresh off signing a one-year contract extension with the Mariners, opened the scoring for the home side. The goal was created by Mariners defender Pedj Bojic, who went on an enterprising run down the right side before sending a well weighted cross into the penalty area. Bojic’s cross found McBreen who coolly placed the ball past Tianjin goalkeeper Yang Qipeng. Not content with just one goal, the Mariners soon doubled their lead in the 20th minute when McBreen once

the back of the net. Ryan was forced to make his first save of the game in the 53rd minute after Tianjin midfielder Hui Jiakang found his way into the Mariners goal box. After side stepping past two Mariners defenders, Jiakang fired a shot from close range, forcing a brilliant reaction save from Ryan. The Mariners looked to put the game to bed in the 71st minute when midfield maestro McGlinchey sent a superb right-footed shot curling into the top corner to extend the Mariners lead to four goals. The Mariners’ celebrations were short lived however, when Tianjin’s Liao Bochao instantly replied for the visitors. Bochao was on the end of a well-timed ball into the Mariners penalty box and powered the ball past Ryan

into the bottom corner. The home teams’ fortunes took a further turn for the worse when Bojic was booked for a reckless challenge in the 75th minute. The booking was Bojic’s second of the campaign and meant the pacey defender would be unavailable for the Mariners’ final group match against Nagoya Grampus. Dynamic midfielder Amini, likely to be playing his final home game for the Mariners before linking up with German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund for the 2013 season, topped off a great night for the Central Coast side with a stunning goal in the 85th minute. Amini’s powerful first time volley from just outside the box sailed into the bottom corner, forcing Qipeng to once again drag the ball out of the back of the net.

The Mariners will now head into their match against Nagoya Grampus full of conﬁdence, knowing a win could secure a passage into the knockout stages of Asia’s biggest club football competition. After the match, a delighted Arnold labelled the performance of his charges as one of his teams’ best efforts in his tenure at the club. “We’ve created history tonight for the Mariners,” Arnold said. “I think it was one of our better performances. “I think you can put a lot of that down to the fact that the boys are fresh. “It was a fantastic performance and it just shows what the Australian teams can do if they’re fresh against the Asian opposition. “It could easily have been

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again found himself on the end of a Bojic cross. Adam Kwasnik played Bojic into the goal box. Bojic skipped past one defender and played the ball across the face of the goal, where a waiting McBreen placed the ball into the back of the net. Ars had a chance to peg a goal back for Tianjin after 37 minutes after capitalising on a misdirected header from veteran Mariners defender Patrick Zwaanswijk. Ars was left jostling with Mariners skipper Alex Wilkinson in the penalty area before pushing the ball agonisingly wide of the post. After taking control of the game early on, the Mariners went to the break ahead 2-nil up courtesy of a McBreen’s double. Central Coast wasted little time extending their lead in the second stanza. A clever McBreen through ball found Kwasnik who was dispossessed inside the Tianjin goal box. The ball fell to left back Josh Rose whose ﬁrst time strike left went crashing into

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Coastal Residents’ protest o a s t a l Residents Incorporated held a sea level rally on Friday, April 27, at Gosford City Park to protest against the encoding of S149 (5) planning certificates. Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken said the group invited Gosford councillors to attend the rally and explain why they had agreed to the persecution of a small group of people whose properties were affected by Gosford Council’s forecasts for sea level rise. “The encoding of S149 (5) Planning Certificates with information that is blatantly exaggerated, in our opinion, demonstrates that you [Gosford councillors] have not acted in good faith and that you have not demonstrated a duty of care to those residents affected by your decision to support the recommendation of Council officers,” said Mr Aiken. “This decision exposes Gosford Council to future litigation and has already damaged the livelihood and wellbeing of thousands of Gosford City residents,” he said. Mr Aiken went on to say that Council continued

Central Coast Mariners 5 (McBreen 10’, 20’, Rose 48’, McGlinchey 71’, Amini 85’) Tianjin Teda 1 (Bochao 15’) Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic (27. Trent McClenahan 79’), 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7. John Hutchinson, 11. Oliver Bozanic, 14. Michael McGlinchey, 17. Tomas Rogic (22. Mustafa Amini 69’), 18. Alex Wilkinson (C), 23. Adam Kwasnik (9. Bernie Ibini 90’) Substitutes: 12. Troy Hearﬁeld, 16. Trent Sainsbury, 19. John Sutton, 20. Justin Pasﬁeld (Gk) Yellow Cards: Bojic, McClenahan Red Cards: None Tianjin Teda: 3. Li Hongyang, 4. Milan Susak, 5. Li Weifeng, 6. Lucian Goian, 10. Wang XinXin (C) (7. Li Benjian 46’), 15. Liao Bochao, 19. Nie Tao, 24. Bai Yuefeng (17. Hui Jiakang 46’), 25. Yang Qipeng (Gk), 28. Sjoerd Ars, 29. Veliche Shumulikoski (18. Zheng Yi 63’) Substitutes: 1. Song Zhenyu (Gk), 13. Jiang Chen, 23. Lu Zheyu, 27. Ma Leilei Yellow Cards: Li Hongyang, Susak Red Cards: None Referee: Mohamed Abdelkarim Alzarooni (UAE) Crowd: 4,155

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osford Council has resolved to write to the Minister for the Central Coast, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to request a consistent approach to sea level rise mapping and property certificate messaging to relevant land owners across the eastern seaboard of NSW. Council will also seek advice on the implications should it withdraw the section 149 certificate message pertaining to sea level rise until the NSW State Government provides direction for a consistent approach and message. It will also continue to assist community members in dealing with insurance companies where they have received significantly increased insurance premiums due to flood risk and will write to the State Government requesting they make representations

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Shuttle service passenger numbers down isitors and locals are being encouraged to continue using the free green bus service doing the rounds of Gosford to keep it in operation.

The free shuttle service commenced in February last year and was on a 12 month trial basis. For the convenience of passengers it runs every 20 minutes, six days per week. The shuttle service actually commences at 6.43 am from Gosford Station, Monday to Friday then runs every 20 minutes from 8.45am to 2.45pm then scheduled services until 5.13pm. On Saturday the shuttle commences at 9.05am, running every 20 minutes until 4.05pm and three scheduled times on Sunday: 9.05am, 12.05pm and 3.05pm. GBID Manager Paul Brasch said: “This is a great service as it is fast, free and easy to use.” “The shuttle is painted bright green so it is easy

to locate. “We understand that passenger numbers recently have been lower than normal so we encourage the public to jump on board and show their support for keeping this service in operation. “The service is very convenient especially when going to and from the Gosford Hospital and the green bus has full wheel chair access if needed. “The best part is that you don’t need a ticket, just get on board. “The drivers are some of the friendliest around and even do a running commentary on Gosford for our out of town visitors. “We greatly appreciate having such a free shuttle in Gosford”. Media Release, 30 Apr 2012 Paul Brasch, GBID

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92 year old a victim of home invasion olice have appealed to the community for information after a 92-year-old woman’s home was invaded in East Gosford.

At about 3.30pm on Friday, April 20, the woman answered the front door of her Brougham St home. After a short conversation, the man pushed his way into her home, threatened her with a knife, demanded money and searched the premises.

After a short time, the woman was able to activate an emergency button and her home telephone rang. The man ran from the house empty handed. The woman did not receive any injuries as a result. Members from a nearby

Fire Brigade assisted the woman, and police from the Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation. The man has been described as Caucasian in appearance, slim build, short black straight hair,

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Credit Union establishes support fund

osford City Credit Union has established a Gosford Community Support Fund.

The aim of the fund is to assist community service initiatives and not for profit organisations across the Central Coast to be able to provide much needed services that bring real benefits to local communities. Adele Johns of the Gosford Community Support Fund said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is our privilege to support those initiatives which are

making a difference in our local community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This fund has been established for that purposeâ&#x20AC;?. To date, the Gosford Community Support Fund has helped a number of local communities in a wide range of projects, ranging from assistance in supporting childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, youth events, disability support and

aged care assistance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have helped many local community initiatives and organisations by providing small amounts of targeted funding to where it really matters: The Local Community,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Johns. Media Release, 2 May 2012 Mandy Howe, Maritime Mining Power Credit Union

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Waterfront action group calls for referendum

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referendum should be held on the development of the Gosford Waterfront, according to Gosford Waterfront Action Group (GWAG) steering committee member Mr Gary Jackson.

Due to community division on the waterfront development, Mr Jackson said GWAG wanted the referendum to establish what Gosford ratepayers actually wanted for their waterfront and the development proposal known as the Landing. Mr Jackson said opposition to the Gosford Waterfront development was rapidly growing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;GWAG currently has 8000 signatures on a petition to halt the development of the waterfront. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once 10,000 signatures are collected, GWAG will present the petition to the NSW Parliament for debate,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The increasing number

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have a chance to participate in this vital consultation process,â&#x20AC;? he said. He said opponents to the Action Group have labelled them as â&#x20AC;&#x153;naysayersâ&#x20AC;? and an â&#x20AC;&#x153;opposing minorityâ&#x20AC;? but it has become clear that opposition to the proposed development is rapidly growing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are beginning to wonder if time is running out for us to have our voices heard.â&#x20AC;? GWAG is holding monthly meetings for the public and the next meeting will be held at the end of May. Media Release, 29 Apr 2012 Gary Jackson, GWAG

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Home invasion in Kincumber etectives on the Central Coast are appealing for public help as they continue their inquiries into a violent home invasion in Kincumber.

About 11pm on Friday, April 27, two men armed with a firearm and a canister of unknown spray forced entry to a residence on School St, Kincumber. The intruders threatened two male occupants, both aged 28, before stealing a small sum of cash and gold jewellery and fleeing the scene. A woman and two-yearold boy, who were also home at the time, were unharmed. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command and Forensic Services Group attended the scene and launched an

investigation. The crime scene was scoured for evidence and the surrounding neighbourhood canvassed for potential witnesses. Local detectives are now seeking public assistance as they continue their inquiries. Anyone who witnessed the incident or any suspicious activity in the vicinity of School St, Kincumber, is urged to contact Gosford Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media Release, 30 Apr 2012 NSW Police Media

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osford Council has agreed to lease a portion of Hylton Moore Oval, East Gosford, for a period of five years, for the installation of an Automatic Weather Station.

G Holstein to meet with locals ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein will be available at venues around the Gosford electorate on Monday, May 14, and Tuesday, May 15, to meet with locals and discuss any issues or concerns they may have relating to state matters.

On Monday, May 14, he will visit Kulnura Hall at 9am, Mangrove Mountain Hall at 10:30am and Spencer Fire Station at 12:30pm. On Tuesday, May 15, he will visit Mooney Mooney Old School Hall at 9:30am

and Peats Ridge Mangrove Mountain Golf Club at 11:30am. Email, 2 May 2012 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

In July 2010, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) approached Council for the consideration of the installation of an Automatic Weather Station (AWS) within close proximity to Gosford due to the required closure of the existing AWS at Narara Research Station. F o l l o w i n g investigations between BOM and Council Officers, a site at Hylton Moore Oval was determined as the optimal site. An AWS provides weather observations, forecasts and verifications for the Gosford area to the BOM, media and community. The BOM made a formal request for the consideration of a lease

agreement for use of an area of 16m x 16m at the site. The lease is for a minimum five year period with further options for another three consecutive leases of five years each. The proposed location is within the defined area for the existing dog off leash area, but would not pose a significant impact upon the off leash activities or the adjacent sporting activities. In order to ensure community notification in regards to the installation of the AWS, the BOM has indicated it is willing to undertake public consultation as determined by Council. Due to the closure of the existing AWS location, it is indicated

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New retail building in Wamberal approved

Ian Sutton to run for council ocal Community Worker and Environmental Technologist, Ian Sutton, has publically announced he will be running in the upcoming Local Government elections as part of a group of independent candidates calling themselves the Central Coast Alliance (CCA).

osford Council has granted consent to a development application for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a multi level mixed retail and commercial building and car park at Ghersi Ave, Wamberal.

The proposal involves demolition of all buildings and structures on the subject land and the erection of a multi level retail-commercial building with a two-level basement car park. The application includes two basement car parking levels providing 114 car spaces and a deliveryloading dock, street level retail tenancies of 1925m², level one commercial tenancies of 950m² and level

two commercial tenancies of 950m². The objectives of the application are to provide retail and commercial centres which make provision for the shopping and service needs of the community and to allow residential or other ancillary development but only where it is unlikely to significantly prejudice the supply of retail and commercial floor space within the City of Gosford. Eighty-three public

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submissions were received. Gosford Council’s report of Tuesday, May 1, stated that the matters raised in the submissions were considered in the assessment of the application and, where appropriate, were addressed by way of conditions. The remaining matters raised in the public submissions did not warrant refusal of the application, according to the report. The development incorporated many of the design elements contained in the desired character statement for the area and would improve the appearance of the site and enhance the streetscape. The proposal achieves the desired character of the locality and zone and does not detract from the character of the immediate locality. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.36, 1 May 2012

A resident of Avoca Beach, Ian has been living and working on the Central Coast for the past 15 years. He is well known for his work with the disadvantaged within our society and his ability to motivate and mobilise those individuals and communities to stand up and help themselves. Ian has worked closely with the Welfare Industry, Dept of Education, Dept of Juvenile Justice and Dept of Housing, and has been regularly recognised for his work in developing, co-ordinating and supervising some of their most successful programs. As well as building community spirit, his programs also connect people to their local environment, transforming degraded urban areas into natural wonderlands, areas that become the central focus and meeting places for the people. His programs have included ground projects such as constructing a demonstration model of an urban storm water catchment and filtration system with young men from the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at Kariong. The project was aimed at demonstrating the ease at which we can solve our current water crises. The Detention Centre

is now filtering and capturing much of its storm water runoff. This project won “Best Environmental Program” in NSW. He has also constructed an Urban Food Forest and Community Park at Debra Ann Dr, Bateau Bay, where he engaged the local unemployed to design, construct and manage the entire project. Some of the first students are now supervising the project. As part of his innovative Natural Food Production System, the site also includes the first hanging swamp to be returned into the urban environment as part of a storm water catchment and filtration system. The storm water system also doubles as an in-ground irrigation system for the parklands and gardens. This project has been acknowledged by the Dept of Housing as an exemplary model in community building. Local police have also engaged with Ian on some of his larger projects where they have recognised his ability to reduce anti-social behaviour within some of our most disadvantaged communities. A reduction in crime has also been acknowledged by police and has lead to some

discussion about working together with Ian to develop more community building projects in the future. Commenting on his passion for connecting the community and environment, Ian said: “I have developed a community network over the years and a lot of my success comes from working co-operatively with many other groups and organisations.” “By developing a community network of social services that engages directly with government departments we, the community, can find the solutions, and develop the programs and ground projects that otherwise get tied up in red tape. “I have demonstrated in no uncertain terms that the solutions to our social and environmental crisis are in reach, however, it does require a rethink on how we are approaching these issues at present. “If I was to be elected as a Gosford councillor I believe I could begin a significant change toward social justice and environmental restoration, and set in place the processes that will lead us towards ecologically sustainable development.” Email, 2 May 2012, Ian Sutton, Avoca

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Landing must not go ahead

Landing petition a con am amazed by the depths to which those wishing to force the Landing proposal on residents of the Central Coast are willing to descend.

osford Council and their mates must not be allowed to steal our beautiful Gosford waterfront.

The open space and views that define Gosford are for all to share and must not be given over for obliteration. If Laurie Maher and the Council have their way and proceed with stage one of the Landing, the area is destined to become a construction site for the next 10 or 20 years and the highway, which unfortunately runs through it, will come to a congested standstill. Over the years, there have been many failed commercial ventures on the waterfront, including the Karrabee, prominently located but allowed to rot. The Aquatic Club failed and Iguana Joe’s on the

same site is now a white elephant, also rotting away. Even the Central Coast Leagues Club, once the social hub of Gosford with two auditoriums, fine dining and a multitude of meeting rooms, is now a sad shadow of its former glory. At least our beautiful open space and water views are still with us, for now. There is plenty of room in the CBD which could be developed and provide necessary jobs. If the proponents of the

Regional Performing Arts Centre have any sense, they would opt for a site uptown, closer to the railway station and a bus turnaround. Alternatively, the Gosford regional Gallery is a fine example of what can be achieved ‘out of town’. It’s time to come clean Gosford Council. Who really wants to “develop” our waterfront and how much of ratepayer’s funds have been wasted on the ever changing versions of what you intend for the waterfront and for the relocation of Gosford Primary? Letter, 13 Apr 2012 Helen Howells, East Gosford

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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 The most controversial part of the proposal (Stage 3) is deliberately concealed by the strategic placement of totally misleading and useless artist’s impressions of the finished development. The advertisement directs people to sign a petition of which the text in itself demonstrates a situation of extremely poor

preparation. There are several misrepresentations of those who oppose the waterfront proposals (Stages 2 and 3) as well as presenting assumptions as fact. When presented I expect Premier O’Farrell, as an intelligent man, will reject the petition on the grounds it is the result of deliberately misleading information and the petition itself is untruthful. To those who have signed the petition, you have my sympathy. You have been totally conned. Email, 3 May 2012 Col Hodgson, Mount Elliot

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I refer to the two page ad (pages 72 and 73) placed in the Express Advocate on Wednesday, May 2. This advertisement shows only contempt for Central Coast residents in the manner in which information is misrepresented and critical information is concealed. For example, the derelict buildings are not in the area covered by Stage 1 of the proposal. In fact neither Gosford City Council nor the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation have any control over the wishes of the private landholders of these buildings etc.

agree wholeheartedly with Deborah Warwick’s comments (Coast Community News, April 23) about the Gosford waterfront having derelict buildings, swimming pool, etc.

However, it raises the question of why it has lapsed into this state and has not been upgraded or enhanced. Could this be a reflection on Gosford Council’s stewardship? To my knowledge Council has been trying to sell off the waterfront land since 2006, when it introduced the Waterfront Strategy. I understand this preoccupation with selling the waterfront land has extended over a 25 year period. Gosford Council could have undertaken simple

improvements which would be “people attractors.” Attractions such as upgrading the environs of the swimming pool (look at how North Sydney Council made the Olympic swimming pool At Milson’s Point such an attractive venue), putting in water play features for children and families similar to The Entrance, erecting exercise stations, fishing platforms,

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erect an Adventure Playground similar to Darling Harbour, etc. Deborah Warwick is correct when she states that the waterfront needs, “people attractors”. She argues that the Performing Arts Centre, cafes, retail and commercial outlets, etc will provide this. I am not opposed to a Performing Arts Centre but it could be just as easily located in the CBD and have a connection to Kibble Park. It would be closer to transport and there is parking available. Ms Warwick in her letter about the virtues of Stage One also mentioned, “some retail”. In the original State Significant Site Submission of the CCRDC they made an

application for, “a minimum of 60,000 m² of commercial and retail space. I understand that this could equate to 50 to 60 commercial or retail outlets all of them being located at the southern end of the CBD extending into the waterfront. Some of these will be located on the breakwater but others will be in the office buildings, which are numbered 10 on the plan. I do not see how this will have a favourable impact on the existing commercial and retail outlets in the CBD. I am not sure whether it will stimulate investment in the CBD. Have business plans been developed For Stage One which would answer my doubts and questions? Email, 1 May 2012 Peter Carstairs, Wyoming

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Holstein’s excuses not good enough r Chris Holstein’s only response as to why Gosford Public School has to move to Henry Kendall High School is due to the small size of the Gosford Public School classrooms and a 20 year old demountable library.

Shame on him. Capital works funding to fix this have been withheld for the past 13 years. BER money to build new classrooms and a brand new library at Gosford Public School were diverted to refurbish Henry Kendall High School. Despite being a councillor, mayor and local member during this time, he did nothing to help the situation, and allowed Gosford Public School to become aging and run down. Then he has the audacity to further punish his alma mater by cramming it somewhere there is already another school, and then using Gosford Public School’s run down condition (that happened on his watch) as a justification. If he has such an issue with demountables, why is he not defending the students of Henry Kendall High School who are at present, and will be for

the next few years, in demountables as a result of building works for this merger. Classroom size will be to the 92m2 standard where ever they are moved to, and they will be getting a new library regardless. Why not give them a site that is also to the standards? The move to Henry Kendall High School fails a multitude of guidelines and standards, and seems to be nothing but a blatant cost cutting measure. With Gosford Public School having to move due to a multimillion dollar development and with the amount of money being made from the sale of the school, why are they having to move somewhere not big enough for one school, let alone two schools?

Where is this money going and why isn’t it being used to find the school a proper home? Henry Kendall High School students are already feeling the pain of this decision, and the flawed DA before Council promises many more ongoing disruptions to every student involved in the amalgamation (1400 projected overall). Despite this, anyone involved in the decision refuses to tell the community why the Henry Kendall High School site for Gosford Public School was chosen in the first place. From the way Mr Holstein has neglected and sold Gosford Public School down the river over a number of years, one can only assume he must have had a terrible time while he was a student there. Email, 2 May 2012 Drew Learmonth, Gosford

Cassar can’t deliver ake Cassar’s latest publicity efforts [Coast Community News, 23 April) say a great deal about him and his plans.

The first article is a grab bag collection of vague ideas to tick as many boxes as possible but no mention of how he believes any could actually be delivered. Politicians have always tried to win votes with promises, but Mr Cassar seems to have set new heights (or, perhaps, lows). In his second article

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in the April 23 edition, he says 10,000 signatures are needed for his petition. The reality is that he simply wants as many signatures as possible so that he knows which voters will be sent a relevant letter from him during his various election campaigns.

“Stage one involves the performance hall and this has already been given much support and funding by Gosford Council and the Regional Development Corporation.” Untrue. In November 2011 mayor Laurie Maher was featured in an article “rates rise an option to pay for Gosford waterfront” (Express Advocate 11/11/2011). He spoke of going to the state and federal

government asking for money. In that same article, mayor Maher claimed “at least 95 per cent community support for the plan that had been put forward” and claimed the plan was being undermined by a vociferous minority, now

known to consist of over 600 objectors against the proposal and about 13 for. By all means, have debate, that’s healthy in a democracy. The Waterfront Action Group should at least gets its facts right before commenting. Email, 14 Apr 2012 Kevin Armstrong, West Gosford

Hazzard deserves applause osford Business Improvement District inc (GBID) committee and members applaud Minister Hazzard’s announcement in support of Stage One of the Gosford Landing Project.

The Landing will act as a catalyst for reinvestment into Gosford. Stage One will deliver to Gosford some desperately needed infrastructure to provide enormous benefit and opportunities for the community of Gosford and the wider Central Coast. We are acutely aware of local interest groups who have publicly and persistently opposed the Landing Project, more so of stages two and three. These stages can be discussed rationally later to add economic and aesthetic benefit to the area.

As we know, we almost lost the ex-HMAS Adelaide until passionate community members stood up in support of the project. Now look at the success that it is, acting as a catalyst for marine life and tourism. Many people from the community were involved in the Gosford Challenge who provided feedback on Gosford and as a result, a Master

Plan was developed which identified five key precincts: The Waterfront, an Arts and Entertainment precinct, The City Core (CBD), the Railway precinct and Hospital precinct to help shape Gosford into a Regional City. We strongly encourage readers to consistently and positively support stage one of the first Precinct (waterfront) if we are to revitalise Gosford with some vital infrastructure. Email, 12 Apr 2012 Paul Brasch, GBID

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osford Council has endorsed the Central Coast Water Corporation Board’s recommendation to ease water restrictions to Level 1 which began on Monday, April 30.

Council also approved the Board’s additional recommendation to move to Water Wise Rules when Mangrove Creek Dam storage reached 44 per cent. The decision to ease water restrictions followed the completion of a number of key projects, including the MardiMangrove Link and dam levels being the highest in more than 10 years. The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) of the Gosford Wyong Councils’ Joint Water Authority (JWA) provided a report to the May 2011 meeting of the JWA Board, which recommended a revised set of Water Restriction Guidelines. At the May 2011 meeting, the JWA Board endorsed the Water Restriction Guidelines and recommended that the Guidelines be referred “to the new Central Coast Water Corporation Board for final

adoption”. Wyong Shire Council and Gosford Council subsequently adopted the recommendations of the JWA. Furthermore, the JWA Board resolved at the June 2011 meeting: “That the Board request the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) provide a report on water restrictions given the recent rains and increase in water storages.” These Guidelines and the report on water restrictions were considered by the CCWC Board at its meetings held on the March 15, 2012, and the April 12, 2012, with the Guidelines being adopted at its April 12, 2012, meeting. At the time, the JWA Board considered the proposed Water Restriction Guidelines in May 2011 the storage level in Mangrove Creek Dam was approximately 28 per cent and

the total storage level was at approximately 32 per cent. Since that time significant rainfall and stream flows have been experienced on the Central Coast and dam levels have now risen. As of April 16, Mangrove Creek Dam was at 43.48 per cent of capacity and the total storage level of the system was at 45.2 per cent of capacity. The TAG considered the implications of the recent increase in storage levels and concluded on technical grounds that the water restrictions could be lifted to Level 1 as indicated in the endorsed Water Restriction Guidelines immediately and to “WaterWise” rules when Mangrove Creek Dam reaches 44 per cent. Gosford Council Agenda WAT.7, 24 Apr 2012

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Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said the Commission’s National Performance Report for 2010-11 provided an excellent chance for Council to benchmark its recent performance and service delivery with the nation’s other water utilities. “It is pleasing to see we’ve had a further 75 per cent reduction in water quality complaints since 2009-10, especially given our issues with discoloured water over the years,” Mr Williams said. “Our extensive, on-going efforts to maintain the quality of the region’s drinking water have seen complaints drop to around nine per 1000 properties compared to 39 the previous year. “We spent almost $70 million in 2010-11 on essential service and system improvements, which is an increase of around 85 per cent over the past two years. “There’s been important investment to secure the

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Education

Chertsey prefects march in ANZAC Day parade

Point Clare students learn French oint Clare Public School hosted an international language workshop for its students on Friday, May 4.

“We are delighted that so many parents share our passion for giving children the opportunity to learn another language and more than 20 children turned out to our last workshop,” said LCF Fun Languages-Central Coast manager Nathalie Roy. They had lots of fun learning about France and greeting one another in

French and singing Bonjour, Salut, Ca va. “They also enjoyed learning about colours “Bleu, Blanc, Rouge” and food, “Bonbons, croissant, glace, chocolat,” said Ms Roy Newsletter, 1 May 2012 Nathalie Roy, LCF Fun Languages-Central Coast Region

Fire damages school olice from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are investigating a fire which damaged a classroom block at Chertsey Primary School.

Emergency services were alerted shortly before 9.30pm on Friday, April 20, when a school security guard saw a fire in one of the school blocks. NSW Fire Brigade officers extinguished the fire. The block sustained significant damage, and is being treated as suspicious.

A report will be prepared for the coroner. Anyone with information about the fire is urged to contact Brisbane Water police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media Release, 21 Apr 2012 NSW Police Media

hertsey Public School prefects represented their school community on Wednesday, April 25, at the ANZAC Day dawn service in Terrigal.

The students marched along side returned service men and women, local schools, scout groups and surf club members. “We proudly held our school banner and placed a floral wreath on the cenotaph in Terrigal,” said student Natalie Trainor. “As the service took place, I thought of how the young men and women who served in war would have felt, cold, tired, alone, confused and terrified.

“During the service, you could hear nothing but the waves breaking the background. “We will be forever grateful for the life we now are able to live thanks to these brave men and women. “We were able to return home after about an hour of standing in the cold darkness of the pre-dawn. “Thank you to Miss Whitty, Miss Wiseman, Mr Twyman, Miss Fantoni

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um’s the word at the next Gosford City Markets which will be held on Saturday, May 12, being the day before Mothers’ Day.

“Naturally, the theme of the Markets will be all about the special Mothers in our lives,” said Gosford Business Improvement District manager Paul Brasch. “We will have lots of great gift ideas from our unique, handmade or homemade market stalls. “We are also very pleased

to announce that Julie Goodwin, former Masterchef winner, will join us at the markets to talk to the Mum’s and sign her new book titled The Heart of the Home.” Ten dollars from every book purchased at the Gosford City Markets will go to Gosford City Rotary. Julie said she would

be happy to share her Masterchef experiences and answer any cooking questions. “We will have some great entertainment on the William St Mall stage, a fun children’s playground in the centre of Kibble Park and plenty of variety, including fresh produce, pastry treats, wines,

honey, salt scrub, tasty food treats, arts, crafts, jewellery, homewares and much more,” Mr Brasch said. The markets commence at 8am and go through to 1pm and are on the second Saturday of each month. Media release, 30 Apr 2012 Paul Brasch, Gosford Business Improvement District Inc

Special Mothers’ Day Market New Community Market at Wyoming 2nd Sunday of the Month - Sunday May 13 Wyoming Community Centre is pleased to be sponsoring a new community market for the residents of the Wyoming & North Gosford community at 147 Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming. Market will run from 9am to 2pm with set up from 7 am We are able to offer a great low cost venue to support the local community and are keen to attract stall holders including fresh produce sales. No cooked or prepared food at this time. Outdoor, undercover and indoor spaces are available with some car boot sale spots also provided. A 3m x 3m market space is just $10 per month or just $5 per month if you pay 3 months in advance. BYO table/marquee. We can provide a table for a small donation. Event goes ahead rain or shine. Bookings are essential – Ring Lyn on 4323 7483. For more information visit www.wyomingcc.org.au and on Facebook. y ed b sor

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The free morning tea will give visitors the chance to reflect on the special women they have lost with the scenery of Palmdale as the backdrop. “Mothers’ Day at Palmdale is a busy occasion with families and friends visiting together to pay tribute to the special mother figures in their lives,” said Lee Caddis of the Palmdale Group. “Our free morning tea is a nice opportunity for visitors to relax and enjoy the important day,” she added. The morning tea will be prepared and served by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Gosford North,

who will receive a financial donation from Palmdale for their support. “We are thrilled to join Palmdale again this year to help make Mothers’ Day a joyous occasion for visitors,” said Rotary Club of Gosford North representative Lester Pearson. “The Rotary Club of Gosford North has worked with Palmdale on this project for a number of years and it is always a pleasure to be able to help brighten visitors’ days by providing a lovely breakfast,” he added. Media Release, 3 May 2012 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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While most are aware of the explosion in the mumpreneur market, the number of Australian mums re-entering the workforce early has increased following the financial pressures of the global financial crisis. Mum and Working Mums Masterclass founder Penny Webb said that the Central Coast had not been immune, with the

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a long way to go,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more awareness around the benefits of keeping women as employees once they become parents.â&#x20AC;? In a first for the Central Coast, Mrs Webb will hold the Working Mums Masterclass event at Erina Heights, with four experts providing tips and guidance on home organisation, fashion for busy mums and health and wellbeing, both physical and emotional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being organised helps on those ridiculously busy days and weeks we go through, but sometimes mums feel so out of control they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our events provide that starting point.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Mrs Webb said she could relate to what these mums were going through. After leaving her own corporate events job due to an employer who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand how to work with mums, asking to alter childcare days and call meetings when she was at home, Mrs Webb began her own training business. Realising how tough it was to be a working mum, she sought help but realised there was limited information and so launched Working Mums Masterclass.

The training course morphed into the Masterclass business and, since then, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s held events nationally to assist mums in transitioning back into the workforce and creating a better work-life balance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women are also given the opportunity to hear stories of other mums, showing theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not the only one facing challenges as a working mum.â&#x20AC;? She said there

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Out & About

Student art at the Art Gallery of NSW

Art by Ilya Ligfard

rtworks by students from schools across the Gosford electorate have been selected for exhibition at The Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, showcased from Saturday, May 12, until Tuesday, June 12.

Operation Art encourages NSW school students to create artworks for children at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Ava Oteiwi of Chertsey

Public School, Matthew Miller-Csapo of Gosford Public School, Ilya Lidgard of Wamberal Public School and Lilia Jackson of Narara Valley High School will all have their artworks

exhibited. School students submit art works, contributing to an environment which helps relieve anxiety for children in hospital. Fifty selected artworks

will be shown at The Art Gallery of New South Wales before touring NSW regional galleries. “Following the tour they will become part of the permanent art collection of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Email, 23 Apr 2012 Gary Jackson, Gosford Regional Gallery Art by Ava Oteiwi

Hat dance n akubra, beret, bonnet, fascinator or any other headgear will be welcome at the Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association’s next dance to be held on Saturday, May 12, at the East Gosford Progress Hall.

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Bush band New Currawong will play the music and John Short will be calling the dances. John is an experienced dance teacher and beginners will find his instructions easy to follow.

All dances will be taught, walked through and called. “Don’t forget to wear your hat, it might win a prize,” said publicist Jill Neville. Media release, 27 Apr 2012 Jill Neville, Publicist for the Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association

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Out & About

Mass dance ﬁnale at NAISDA ore than 150 young people from all over Australia performed on the last day of the Australian Youth Dance Festival at NAISDA Dance College in Gosford on Saturday, April 14.

Shades of Us, presented in Mt Penang Gardens on the final evening, was a performance that grew out of an intensive week of creative development with choreographers Sue Healey, Philip Channells, Anton, Kay Armstrong, Matt Cornel, Adelina Larsson, Lee Pemberton, Vicki Van Hout and artistic director Rowan Marchingo. “The beautiful gardens provided an inspirational setting for each of the seven

site-specific works, set in amazing sculptural spaces, exotic plantings, water features, rolling grasses, a gorgeous cactus garden, stone walls and multiple stairways,” said NAISDA representative Julie Dyson. “The choreographers guided their young dancers through the spaces with great sensitivity and skill, making seven mini works, each repeated several times throughout the one-hour performance,” she said.

This enabled audiences to view the works from different angles and at different times in the gathering dusk. “The diffused lighting came into play as the sun set, adding to the magical atmosphere,” said Ms Dyson. The works were accompanied by a soundscape especially composed by Bob Scott. Website, 17 Apr 2012 Julie Dyson, NAISDA

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Support seminar for carers

Free A Cappella workshops

iagara Park Community Centre will host a support seminar for members of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Carers (CALD), on Thursday, May 10, from 9.30am to 3pm.

he local Central Coast Men’s fourpart Harmony Chorus, Soundwaves, is running a series of five free workshops for men of all ages, young and old, to experience and learn how to sing four-part A Cappella Harmony.

If you sing in the shower, the car or around the house, then come along to the Parkview Room at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Monday, May 7 at 7pm for the first of five Monday night sessions. The workshops will be run by local musical director Rob Sequeira, who has years of experience both in

This workshop is relevant to volunteers, paid staff and managers working in the community sector. The seminar is aimed at supporting the young as they learn to be literate and to provide enjoyable experiences with children’s literature. Topics and content covered in the workshop

Australia and America, and really knows how to get the best out of singers, along with a special coaching session with top American Singing Coach, Jim DeBusman on May 14. Email, 20 Apr 2012 Nerida White, Soundwaves

Now in its ninth year, “Sculpture by the Bay” is partly modelled on the “Sculpture by the Sea” exhibition, the international sculpture exhibition held annually at Bondi. Year 10 art students from a number of Central Coast High Schools were invited to complete works for Sculpture by the Bay with the guidance of their art teachers, the Gallery and invited professional sculptor

John Fitzmaurice. Participating schools included Gosford High School, Henry Kendall High School, Kariong Mountains High School, Terrigal High School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College - Tumbi Umbi Campus, Kincumber High School and Northlakes High School. This year’s theme Supersize Me encouraged students to explore ideas of scale to create symbolic,

metaphorical and humorous sculptures using readymade forms. Gosford Regional Gallery curator Mr Tim Braham said that students were able to gain practice in a variety of sculptural techniques as well as learn about art in public spaces. “It is great to see how the students have used this year’s theme and their own creativity to work with a range of materials such as

Email, 24 Apr 2012 Megan Cain Bugeia, Aboriginal Program Coordinator

Successful dance at East Gosford

Sculpture by the Bay osford Regional Gallery launched its latest exhibition “Sculpture by the Bay: Supersize Me” on Friday, May 4, on the banks of the Caroline Bay Foreshore.

include an overview of the CALD population on the Central Coast, understanding the difference between migrants and refugees and identifying barriers CALD members may encounter when accessing services.

he Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association participated in another successful bush dance at the East Gosford Progress Hall on Saturday, April 8.

natural shapes, everyday objects and manufactured goods. “The results are always very exciting and intriguing and we invite visitors to see for themselves the amazing work of our Central Coast Year 10 art students,” said Mr Braham. Sculpture by the Bay: Supersize Me is on exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery until May 27.

“It was good to see so many people dressing up for the Old Time theme,” said committee member Linda Scott. “We had visitors from Bathurst, Dungog, Newcastle, Canberra and of course Sydney. “Our Kariong dance classes are also going from strength to strength. “We are lucky to have talented tutors who take it in turns to conduct the classes, not only bush dancing, but a few other genres have entertained the classes,” Ms Scott added.

Media Release, 30 Apr 2012 Gosford Council Media

Well known Scottish dancing teacher Fran Bucello was in demand, improving skills with Scottish favourites that are familiar at bush dances. “Although our numbers are getting a little stronger, we are keen to have a healthy gender balance, so for the next dance on Sunday, May 14, anyone bringing along a new male guest gets in for half price,” said Ms Scott Email, 30 Apr 2012 Linda Scott, Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association

Where do you get it? Following is a list of all good outlets in the Gosford LGA where you can get a copy of Coast Community 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

Woodport Inn Woodport Retirement village Green Point Aldi Broadlands Green Point Christian College Green Point Community Centre Green Point Village Mr Catering-Greenway cafe Gosford Anaconda Bite Me Take Away Caltex Service Centre Central Coast Leagues Club CRS Australia Ducks Crossing Publications Duttons Tavern Gateway Takeaway Gosford Bowls Club Gosford Court House Gosford High School Gosford Hospital Gosford Hotel Gosford Library Gosford Police Headquarters Gosford Senior Citizen Centre Gosford Showground Gosford Tafe Imperial Centre Monti’s Officeworks RSL Retirement Village and Community Centre Spotlight Tourism Information Centre West Gosford RSL Kariong Central Coast Regional Development Corporation Chemist Kariong Cafe Kariong Liquor Store

Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 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

Niagara Park Community Centre Niagara Park Library Niagara Park Primary School Niagara Park Shopping Centre Sara Lee Niagara Park Tavern North Gosford Hinterland Real Estate Network Video North Gosford Private Hospital North Gosford Shops

Terrigal Surf Club Hotel Library Bowling Club Crowne Plaza High School Wamberal Country Club

West Gosford Bakery - Manns Rd Bazzas Pet Shack Point Clare Beacon Lighting Aldi Blockbuster Acorn Garden Centre Bunning Warehouse Aubrey Downer Caltex Service Station Chemist Chemist Fairhaven Services Clearview Glass Meat Discounter Coles Liquor Shop Domain Point Clare Community Hall Drummond Golf Point Clare Real Estate Formulae 1 Motel Point Clare Shopping Centre Golf Club Point Clare Thai Takeaway Gosford Carpet Warehouse Lisarow Gosford Motor Inn B.J Howes Metal land Saratoga/Yattalunga/ Gosford Palms Motor Inn Lisarow High School Davistown Gosford Tools Lisarow Plaza Shopping Centre Alloura Waters Village Hungry Jacks Davistown Bottle Shop Husqvarna Narara Davistown RSL Narara Community Centre Saratoga Shopping Centre/Cafe/ Indoor Sports Centre KFC Narara Service Station - Parsons Newsagent Lin Brothers Rd Saratoga Community Hall Master Builders Narara Valley Nursery Saratoga Shell Service Station McDonalds Narara Valley shops Yattalunga Shopping Centre Metro Service Station Narara Take Away Michel’s Patisserie Narara Home Central Springfield Mobil Service Station Service Station - Manns Rd/ Ozone Express Newsagent Merinee Rd Springfield Shopping Centre Red Rooster Settlers Tavern Tascott Subway Niagara Park Convenience Store Supercheap auto Multi Sports Centre

West Gosford Motel West Gosford Tavern Rugby Club Zanziba Cafe Woy Woy Peninsula Leisure Centre Peninsula Community Centre Cempbells Home Hardware Wyoming Adelene Village Aldi BP Service Station Brisbane Water Legacy Nursing Chapmans Fruit Shop Community Centre Fitness Centre Wyoming Grange Hotel Henry Kendall Village Image Motorcycles J&B Noodle Bar KFC Laycock St Theatre McDonalds Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Recreational Car Accessories Ten Pin Bowling Westpac Bank-City gate Willows Hotel Woolworths Service Station Wyoming Caravan Park Wyoming Medical Centre Wyoming Public School Wyoming Shopping Village Wyoming Shops corner of Maidens Brush Rd and Warrawilla Wyoming Youth Centre

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Girl Guide trial month

Police reunion reunion for all police, both serving and retired, will be held at the Central Coast Leagues Club All Stars bar on Friday, June 1.

The reunion is being held for police who worked out of the Gosford Police Station or Command including all public servants, volunteers

from North Region, District, Division, Patrol and Local area Command. Those intending to come should contact Jill Fleming

at the Gosford Police Station or Norm Cowell on 4324 6116. Email, 23 Apr 2012 Brian McVicar, Bateau Bay

Fundraiser for Lifeline

he Central Coast Hotel in Gosford will host a vintage clothing and bric a brac sale on Saturday, May 26, for Lifeline.

The organisation is in need of funds to keep the crisis hotline afloat. There will be donation

boxes set up at the Mann St bar. Patrons are welcome to drop in unwanted clothing

for the charity. Email, 1 May 2012 Jane Kemble, Lifeline

ANZAC Day at Green Point

reen Point Christian College held an ANZAC Day service on Wednesday, April 25, with special guests from the 81 Wing and three Squadron at Williamtown RAAF base.

“The college is very grateful for the willingness of the 81 Wing and three Squadron to regularly attend our ANZAC Day Service as their presence and discipline lift the atmosphere of the occasion,” said Principal

Wayne Parks. “At our ceremony, Lily Addis made an excellent speech, personalising the conflict by reference to an individual soldier. “It is excellent to see young people carrying

Out & About

uring the month of May, local Girl Guide Districts, including Wyoming, East Gosford, Niagara Park, Somersby, Mangrove Mountain, Terrigal and Kincumber are offering a “Come and Try” opportunity for anyone interested in seeing what goes on at meetings.

The Girl Guides have recently celebrated 100 years of providing programs for girls and women worldwide. “We are moving into the future with revitalised uniforms and programs,” said division development

coordinator Cynthia Murphy. “In January 2013, girls from the Central Coast will be joining girls from every state in Australia and some from overseas at an International event in Tasmania.” For Unit times and

meeting places please phone 4328 3247 or 0438 283 247. Email, April 26 2012 Cynthia Murphy, Girls Guide Brisbane Water Division

Local author to speak at Kincumber Library ocal author Sandy Bröcking will host a talk at Kincumber Library on Tuesday, June 5 at 10:30 am.

Ms Bröcking will introduce the community to her new book titled “Think smart and lose weight”. “Losing Weight for good is not about rigorous, radical

or expensive diet regimes,” said Ms Bröcking. “Find out how to lose weight for good and how to prevent the most common diseases including diabetes,

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Email, 29 Apr 2012 Sandy Brocking, Author

on the tradition of their forefathers.” Newsletter, 2 May 2012 Wayne Parks, Green Point Christian College

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Directory

Not for Profit Organisations Directory AACC Computer Club Inc. (33) www.aacc.asn.au Help with all Computing problems, Program demos + Q&A sessions • 2nd Wed night of Month Windows - 7pm to 10pm Narara Valley High School Fountains Road, Narara Supper provided • 3rd Wednesday of month - Linux 9.30am12.30pm East Gosford Progress Hall - Cnr Webb Rd & Henry Parry Drive • 4th Thursday of month Social + Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm - East Gosford Progress Hall - Cnr Webb Rd & Henry Parry Drive Afternoon tea provided secretary@aacc.asn.au 4362 1918 4324 2740

Brisbane Water Historical Society (46) • Coach tours • School educational tours • Coach tours for members • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270 Central Coast Art Society (43) 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 publicity@artcentralcoast. asn.au PO Box 4168, East Gosford 2250

patchwork and quilting felting and other fibre and fabric crafts - Workshops and Community quiting bees Day and Night Groups www.centralcoasthsguild. org.au 4325 4743 Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club (41) Are you looking for a club that can help you develop confidence by improving your speaking skills - a friendly club that makes fun and encouragement a part of the learning? Whether in the workforce or retired, Coastal Communicators caters for everyone’s needs. Our aim is to help you reach your goal. Meetings are entertaining and educational with an enthusiastic and supportive membership. This club meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the Avoca Beach Bowling Club at 11am. 4341 6843 jancummings@y7mail. com

Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (97/56) Central Coast Asbestos Diseases Support (CCADS) The diagnosis of an asbestos disease can be devastating, CCADS can provide information, advocacy and knowledge that you are not alone, a safe environment Fellowship of First for expressing fears, a Fleeters positive atmosphere and Central Coast Central Coast Chapter humour. Concert Band (28) (88/48) Join us for coffee and tea, Meets every Tuesday Anyone interested in early Ourimbah RSL 4th Wed 7:15pm till 9:30pm history or early family 4344 4489 new members always histories are welcome to welcome. attend our meetings. You Community playouts with don’t need to be a First Point Clare Arts & Crafts (93/51) four concerts a year at Fleeter to attend. Laycock St Theatre. Wed - Adult Art Class Meetings at Wyong RSL Approaches to Visual Arts, 0407 894 560 Club on second Saturday supported by History of or 0411 272 640 each month at 10:30am Art, to develop your own Call Jon on 4323 1849 style Central Coast Family Wed & Frid - Adults History Society Inc. Girl Guides (NSW & Bunka Embroid, Cards, (39) ACT) (98/56) Crotchet, Cross Stitch or All the resources, The largest female bring your own $3/session information and advice organisation in the World. Point Clare Community needed to study your Women 18 + who are Hall family’s history are looking for a great spare 10am - 12noon available through the time activity are invited to 4325 5007 Society. phone 4328 3247 for more Visit the Society’s information on Leadership The Australian Research Centre at 8 roles. Make a contribution Conservation Russell Drysdale St, East to the young women of Foundation - Central Gosford, our website at tomorrow, share your Coast Branch (28) w w w. c e n t r a l c o a s t f h s . skills while you make holds their meetings on org.au Monthly meetings new friends. No previous the third Tuesday of each are held on 1st Saturday experience required, full month (except January) at of each month at 1pm training available. 7pm in the Lions Community Admin Roles also Discussions are focussed Hall, behind the Society’s available. on local, state and Research Centre. Visitors national environmental welcome Gosford Business issues. The Branch writes 4324 5164 Improvement District submissions, assists at Inc (33) stalls at local events, GBID’s aim is to make attends workshops and Central Coast Gosford a safer, cleaner, seminars and lobbys Handweavers, commercially vibrant, politicians. Spinners and Textile attractive regional city. Location: 50+ Leisure Arts Guild Inc (28) We achieve this through and Learning Centre, Spinning and weaving, regular festivals and cnr Albany St North and Henry Wheeler Place, Gosford. If you would like your Community Organisation john.wiggin@acf. listed here, see duckscrossing.org/publications. ccoast.org html for the forms or contact Gosford News on PO Box 547, Woy Woy NSW 2256 4323 1843

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Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby Kincumber View (309) Club (31/55) Ladies, looking for a place This international service club exists to improve lives to make friends? 4th Tuesday of the month of communities in Australia Davistown RSL Club and other countries. Why not join us for fun-ﬁlled 11am activities, fellowship and Listen to our interesting friendship. speakers while you enjoy a delicious lunch. we also We meet for breakfast at have bus trips, movies Phillip House 21 old Mount days, luncheons and Penang Road (opp Shell) Gosford City Fridays 7:15am home functions. Toastmasters (38) 4340 4529 4382 4139 Providing a supportive kersuebay@philliphouse. and positive learning com.au environment to enable individuals to develop Meals on Wheels (46) Soundwaves (90/50) meals and oral communication and Delivered flexible food options for Men’s acapella 4 part leadership skills. Second and fourth people with a functional harmony chorus - for men of all ages, all welcome Thursday of each month, disability 7:00pm Monday Nights 4382 9401 Gosford Bowling Club. at Central Coast Leagues 4340 1929 emcloon@bigpond.net.au Probus Club of Avoca Club Contact Ray Beach (43) 0405 030 945 Men and Women are Gosford RSL randtbale@bigpond.com Ladies Indoor Bowls always welcome. Come along and hear (28) Seniors Computer guest Wanted Women to join interesting Club Central Coast speakers, make new our social indoor bowls Inc. (83/41) Fridays 10am to 2pm at friends and join us in our Classes for Beginners social activities. RSL Club are held on Mondays or Meetings start at 10am 4344 5812 3rd Monday of each Tuesdays. There are also or 0412 773 441 classes Monday to Friday month Avoca Beach Bowling for most other programs Gosford RSL as organised according to Club Sub-Branch the Timetable published 4368 6157 or 4384 Women’s Auxiliary (28) on the Club Website. 3741 Invitation to women over All classes are 10am to 18 years to Join our 12md or 1 pm to 3pm Probus Club organisation at Kincumber & District Erina (31/55) We raise money for the welfare of veterans and Invites retirees to enjoy the Neighbourhood Centre. their families in our district fellowship and friendship PC and Mac of our club. Visitors Meetings are held at RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon of the month are welcome to attend Avoca Beach Bowling meetings and share our Club on the first Monday 2pm outings. Come along and of the Month with a Guest 4323 7336 Speaker try us out. 4369 2530 Meetings 10:30am 2nd Indoor Bowls Mixed Tuesday of the month at Social (28/52) Soroptimist Central Coast Leagues the Tarragal Glen Country International (81/38) Club, 110 Karalta Road, Club SI is a dynamic Erina 5 sessions weekly organisation for 4360 1441 New Players welcome professional and 4363 2360 or business women, through Probus Club 43686811 advocacy, awareness North Gosford (38) New and older retirees and action we strive Inner Wheel club of Gosford North (92/51) who seek companionship to improve the lives of Women making and intellectual stimulus, women and girls a difference with fun and fellowship through 2nd Thursday of each friendship, personal outings such as walking, month (except Jan) Breakers service and international bus trips, indoor bowls, 6:45pm Club, Dover understanding. Many theatre attendances are Country social activities combined invited to join the above Road Wamberal sibrisbanewater@siswp. with fund raising for local, club. org national and international 4th Tuesday Monthly 4365 3121 Central Coast Leagues projects New members very Club 10am Wyoming Community 4324 2493 welcome Centre (49) 4365 4208 2nd Wed each month A local community cente 7pm Phillip House Kariong that provides a wide Probus Club gosfordnorthiw@live.com. range of programs and West Gosford (47) au Our mixed friendly club activities to the local 4324 7176 welcomes retired or semi community inc. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes retired people. Kincumber Enjoy friendships, Breakfast’s, Community Neighbourhood lunches, outings, trips Markets, Out of School Centre (49) etc with our group. New Hours Care, Play Groups • Personal development members very welcome. contact the Centre for • Community Garden 2nd Thursday of every dates and times • Counselling 4323 7483 month • Meditation manager@wyomingcc. Narara Community Centre • Support Groups org.au 2 Pandala Rd Narara • Friendship Groups • Music and Movement 10am 4362 7227 for under 5 • Rooms for hire 4363 1044 events, monthly markets, beautification and business retention projects. Gosford City Markets held second Saturday of each month, seasonal events throughout the year 200 Mann Street Gosford info@gosford.com.au 4322 7726

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Out & About

Conservatorium concert uitar tutors from the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will host Mark Moldre on guitar and Danielle McIvor on vocals to present a concert of original music and classics on Thursday, May 17.

“The one off concert, ‘Live, Acoustic, Plugged In’ will take place in the Robert Knox Hall at the

Email, 23 Apr 2012 Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music

Conservatorium. The show will commence at 7.30pm.

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The Gosford Diary For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257

Monday May 7 Triple P Seminar, Chertsey Public School Library, 12:30-2:30pm S o u n d w a v e s workshop, Central Coast Leagues Club, 7pm

Mystery of the Outback, 2pm and 8pm, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford Schrodingers Dæmon, Uniting Church Hall, 2pm and 8pm Gosford City Markets, Kibble park, 8am-1pm

Wednesday May 16 Triple P Positive Parenting Course, Chertsey Primary School library, 7-9pm

Sunday May 20

Century Challenge Cycle Ride, Mt Penang Triple P Positive Parklands Parenting Course, Sunday May 13 Mothers’day breakfast, Wednesday May 23 Chertsey Primary School Palmdale, 8am-midday library, 7-9pm Triple P Positive Parenting Course, Monday May 14 Thursday May 10 Chertsey Primary School Triple P Seminar, Point Clare Progress library, 7-9pm Association meeting, Chertsey Public School

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Gosford City bowls singles ﬁnal he Gosford City Major Singles Final was held last month with George Clark and Selvarajan Panchadcharam going head to head with Selva winning 31-17.

Although George held shots on several ends, Selva’s superb drawing capacity denied him of shots on repeated occasions. It was Selva’s first major title but will not be his last.

Selva and George also fought out the final in the fours final.

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Brian Taylor dies ormer Gosford Race Club long serving chief executive officer Brian Taylor has passed away after a short illness.

Mr Taylor retired from the Gosford Race Club in September 1999 after 29 years of loyal and dedicated service He was subsequently made a Life Member of Gosford Race Club. Mr Taylor is survived by his partner June and daughter Jacqueline.

Email, 30 Apr 2012 Rex Brown, Gosford City Bowling Club

Family and friends attended the funeral service for Mr Taylor held on Thursday, May 3, at Port Macquarie Crematorium. Email, 29 Apr 2012 James Heddo, CEO Gosford Race Club

Terrigal hosts ocean swim ver 300 competitors participated in the 12th Terrigal Cafe Ocean Swim across three swimming events on Sunday, April 22.

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“The 1km fun was run and won by Brad Woodward, 13, from Shelly Beach in the men’s and Terrigal SLSC’s Sarah McGowan, 12, in the women’s, with the young guns certainly showcasing their talents against older opponents,” said Terrigal SLSC president Mardi Love. The Sheather and Merrigan Dash for Cash race was won by Terrigal SLSC’s Daniel Smith after body-surfing a great wave. The female event was won by Hannah Lemke from Swansea-Belmont SLSC, who then backed up to win the $250 in the 2km swim, making her day very profitable.

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raising funds for lifesaving services on Terrigal Beach,” said Mardi. Email, 2 may 2012 Mardi Love, Terrigal SLSC

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On Monday, April 30, five schools, Terrigal, Brisbane Water Secondary College, Gosford, Lisarow and Kincumber sent a total of 20 teams to contest a program of three games of two bowl triples over 12 ends with the winning team decided on games won plus ends. Bowls Central Coast U18s co-ordinator Garry MacFadyen and his team of Bowls Buddies were on standby at each of the 10 rinks to give advice and guidance to the eager

students, some of which had limited previous bowls experience. Lisarow High’s team of Scott Burkinshaw (skip), Sam Telfer (2nd) and Kieran Lawson (lead) took out first place with three wins plus 30 ends from Kincumber High’s team skipped by Brad McIntyre with James Cooper (2nd) and Brandon Hughes (lead) who won their three games plus 28 ends. Bowls Australia community development officer for Central Coast-Newcastle Mark

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Tysoe is national hurdles champion pringfield resident Mitchell Tysoe is the latest athlete from the Central Coast Academy of Sport to add ‘National Champion’ to his list of achievements.

Tysoe, 20, was the first Australian across the finishing line in the 110m Hurdles at the Australian Athletics Championships held on the weekend of Saturday, April 14, in a time of 14.04 seconds. Tysoe was the fourth runner to cross the line in the final, but due to the first three runners coming from overseas nations, including first place getter Siddhanth Thinghalaya from India, Tysoe was named the Australian champion for the 2012 titles. Tysoe’s heat time of 14.32 was 0.01 of a second quicker than his time at the Australian Olympic trials, which was also held in Melbourne earlier this month, where he clipped the last hurdle and lost his battle for the lead. With a smoother run under his belt at the Victorian Athletics Centre, Tysoe ran a blistering time of 14.04 seconds and is now ranked second in Australia based on times for 2012 by just 0.01 of a second behind Daniel

Martin of Victoria. The next major meet on Tysoe’s calendar will be when he travels to Taiwan as a member of an Australian U21’s team in late May. Tysoe’s training partners Kevin Moore and Matt Lynch also ran at the National Championships and were looking to advance their chances of selection for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Both athletes qualified for the Men’s 400m Final and while race times were not of great importance due to the slow nature of the Albert Park track, placings were crucial for their Olympic dreams. Kevin Moore finished in fourth place with a time of 46.56 seconds and while he would have liked to have finished higher up in the order, he did enough to be selected for Australia’s 4 x 400m relay team that will race at the Penn State Relays event, to be held in Philadelphia (USA) in late April.

There was a vacant spot in the relay team after John Steffenson injured his hamstring at the Stawell Gift, which was held on Easter Monday. The significance of this selection is that the Australian team must run a qualifying time for the Olympics at the Penn State event and that should they be successful, it is likely that the Australian Olympic selectors will show faith in the members of this team. Meanwhile, Matt Lynch finished in sixth place and narrowly missed out on selection for the Australian team to travel to the United States. In order to further enhance their chances of Olympic selection, coach Larry Spencer said that both Moore and Lynch may travel to Japan in order to prove themselves to selectors.

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With Gosford Council contributions and contributions from other organisations, the total value of investments in local projects is almost $750,000 in the Gosford Electorate alone. About $56,000 went to the Gosford Netball Association for upgrades to their clubhouse at Adcock Park. Gosford Council are also major contributors to this project. The Mountains Kariong Cricket Club will receive nearly $7000 for a re-fit of their training facilities and the purchase of playing and training equipment. Sailability - sailing for the disabled, will receive nearly $3500 for a person hoist for installation at Gosford Sailing Club wharf. Also announced at Gosford Council Chambers with the Minister for Sport and Recreation Graham Annesley, mayor Cr Laurie Maher and Chris Holstein were two Sport and Recreation grants for Gosford Council for over $60,000. Gosford Council is also contributing to these projects. These were to install new floodlighting at Hylton Moore Oval for over $35,000. A second grant of $25,000 to install remote controlled devices for floodlighting and irrigation at 33 sports ground was announced. This would allow for more efficient use of these resources at the sports grounds. Mr Holstein said he was particularly pleased at the close co-operation between the State Government and Gosford Council on these matters where jointly funded projects are delivering the best outcomes for sporting groups on the Coast. Media Release, 3 May 2012 Richard Keogh, Office of Chris Holstein MP

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Sport

Terrigal Surf Club gets new equipment

Floodlighting for Saratoga Oval osford Council has been awarded funding of $47,169 under the 201112 Sport and Recreation Facility Grant Program for the installation of floodlighting at Saratoga Oval.

“Good facilities allow local sporting clubs to thrive and make it easier for everyone to participate in physical activity,” said Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher said. “This important investment of NSW Government funding will help local sporting clubs to utilise Saratoga Oval outside daylight hours for training and other activities. “I also hope the upgraded lighting encourages other sporting groups to take advantage of this facility.” Mr Hartcher and Minister for Sport and Recreation Mr Graham Annesley were joined by Gosford Mayor Cr Laurie Maher who welcomed the funding announcement. “Local sporting teams currently using the oval are doing the best they can to conduct weeknight training. “The installation of this floodlighting will provide a safe environment for children to train and alleviate time pressures on parents and volunteers,” Cr Maher said.

“Council will be contributing $190,000 on top of the $47,169 grant from the NSW Government’s Sport and Recreation Facility Grant Program for the lighting installation.” Council officers are currently undertaking the appropriate environmental assessments to ensure the project has minimal environmental impact and are also consulting with local residents to ensure the needs of the community are met. Mr Annesley said the NSW Government remains committed to increasing participation in sport and recreation throughout the State. “Unfortunately it is not possible to support every application received. “I am, however, confident that the new lighting facilities for Saratoga Oval will encourage greater usage of this sporting facility,” Mr Annesley said.

he Central Coast Freemasons Lodge Morning Star held a presentation for its donation to the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) female boat crews on Sunday, April 22.

Ben Crockett represented the group and presented Terrigal SLSC with a boat cover and set of oars designed for females, which would help Terrigal attract new female boat crew members. “Organisations such as the Freemasons on the Central Coast are extremely valuable in assisting Terrigal SLSC in providing opportunities to develop outstanding volunteer lifesavers,” said Terrigal SLSC president Mardi Love. “We thank them for

Media Release, 27 Apr 2012 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

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Issue 026

Matt Murphy wins “Tough Mudder”

Sydney Major League

Game 1

he Central Coast Marlins were 1 nil up in the ﬁrst Grade Sydney Major League Championship series after a tough see sawing battle with the Vikings, winning 5–4 in the bottom of the tenth at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday, March 24.

ABL Rookie of the Year and Sydney Blue Sox pitcher, Aiden Francis started on the mound for the minor premiers, Central Coast. The Vikings started with the hero from game two of the preliminary final, Andrew Cooke, who was looking for a repeat performance in game one of the Championship series. Marlins knocked in a run early in the bottom of the first to take a 1 – 0 lead. This was wiped away immediately by the Vikings as they squared the ledger in the top half of the second innings. In the bottom half of the second innings, the Marlins found themselves with bases loaded and one out thanks to a single from Harrison and a hit by pitch followed by a walk. A sac fly from lead off Howe saw the Marlins dive back into the lead. The minor premiers didn’t have the lead for long at all as Vikings stalwart Kingman knocked in a run and we had a tied ball game again after three innings. In the fifth, the Vikings took their first lead of the game thanks to top half of the batting order. D’Antonio double, Southam and Holland singled to score D’Antonio and the Vikings lead 3 – 2. The seventh inning saw

the Marlins pounce on a tired Cooke as he was moved from the mound after a solid performance. Mitch Simon was brought on for the Vikings and he minimised the damage but two runs crossed the plate giving the lead back to the Marlins. Francis on the mound came into the top of the ninth needing three outs to give the Marlins a one-nil lead in the series. He fell just short of throwing a complete nine innings, throwing eight 2/3 innings allowing seven hits and four runs with seven strikeouts. Vikings dug deep in the top of the ninth putting pressure on the Marlins defence. The pressure paid off as the Vikings tied the ball game in the top of the ninth. Simon ensured the game would go into extras with some great pitching in the bottom of the ninth. Vikings couldn’t make a

dent in the scoreboard in the top of the tenth leaving the door open for the Marlins to wrap up the game. Central Coast took the opportunity thanks to a single to Campbell, then two intentional walks (Moanoroa and Maat) saw the Marlins with loaded bases and none out. Dan Smith put up a sac ﬂy for Campbell to cross the plate and gave the Marlins a 5 – 4 victory and the allimportant game one of the series. The Vikings will need to pull out all stops to push the game into a decider on the back of Brad Thomas who should start for the Vikings. On the other hand, the minor premiers will be looking to wrap up the series with a second victory in game 2.

Game 2 entral Coast Marlins defeated Canterbury Vikings 6-0 on Sunday,

March 25, to claim the Sydney Major League 1st grade title. Game Two saw tight

pitching early between Vikings’ major leaguer Brad Thomas and Marlins’ Olympian Craig Anderson. Marlins took the lead 1-0 in the top of the ﬁfth inning

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Issue 027

Your independent local sports newspaper - 4325 7369

May 3, 2012

by Ray Armstrong

See inside for: “T

ough Mudder”, the ﬁtness event that captured the imagination of the world’s elite athletes and attracted 21,000 entrants at Phillip Island in Victoria earlier this month, was won by Berkley Vale’s own, Matt

Murphy. The “Tough Mudder” is regarded as one of the world’s most strenuous events and forces every competitor to the absolute limit and beyond. The course is 20 kilometres long and features 28 monster obstacles that were designed by para military personnel to challenge even the toughest on the planet. Against international

competition, Murphy, in his Skins compression clothing won the event by a sizable margin, but still said it was the hardest event he’s entered. “The course is grueling, it’s relentless. “And the level of competition is the toughest you could imagine. “To win the event is incredibly humbling”, said Murphy.

The Central Coast based extreme athlete is no stranger to these kinds of events, having won the NSW and Victorian “Tough Bloke Series” as well as the “Warrior Dash” and “Valley Stampede”. Murphy, along with his wife Elyse, has made a lifestyle and career out of pushing himself to the edge. He’s recently been on tour

in the U.S. looking for the hardest events the country has to offer. He’s also recently been competing in events on the snow and going hard with the world’s best free climber, Alex Honnold, along with many other top athletes. “I’m an everyday athlete that searches for the greatest challenges. “I really do believe we can

do whatever we set our minds and bodies to”, said Murphy. His Search4hurt.com website has a growing number of people following his adventure which resumes overseas after his ﬁlming and TV commitments are ﬁnished later in the year here in Australia.

Issue 028

Mariners destroy Tianjin Teda

he Central Coast Mariners’ AFC Champions League campaign is alive following a historic 5-1 victory over Chinese side Tianjin Teda at Central Coast Stadium on Tuesday, May 2.

when Moko Moanaroa scored Michael Campbell. The pitching duel continued into the eighth inning, when Marlins scored another run to lead 2-0 off a Vikings mistake. With a 2-0 lead into the ninth inning, Marlins loaded the bases and got a bases clearing 3rd double from Moanaroa to see the Marlins extend their lead to 5-0. Dan Smith the doubled to score Moanaroa and take a 6-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth. Anderson, who pitched 8.1 scoreless innings of brilliant baseball, was relieved by brother Paul, who closed out the match to spark wild celebrations. The Marlins won their first ever SML 1st grade title with the victory, their 16th consecutive win to finish out the season. After winning Game One the night before 5-4, the win wrapped up the 2-0 series victory. Pitcher Craig Anderson was name Grand final series MVP with his outing.

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