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osford Cr Jim Macfadyen has called on the State Government to regulate s149 (5) planning certificates across all relevant councils to give consistency, stability and common sense.

Cr Macfadyen successfully moved, at the council meeting on Tuesday, July 3, that Council remove the s149 (5) planning certificates message that related to sea level rise until the NSW State Government legislates that all Councils in NSW give a clear direction to all property owners who are affected by this event. “Of the 50 Local Government Areas in NSW that are affected by sea

level rise, only 16, including Gosford, have issued 149(5) certificates notifying property owners,” said Cr Macfadyen. “Up to 9000 properties in Gosford Local Government Area could be affected by the s149(5) certificates. “Council issued these certificates under advice and good intentions, but I now realise that there is no stability in the matter unless it is regulated across

all NSW councils who are affected. “It’s important that the message be consistent across all relevant councils in NSW, that residents feel their future is stable and that common sense prevails,” he said. Media Release, 6 Jul 2012 Jim Macfadyen, Gosford Council Cr Jim Macfadyen and Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken Photo: ValsPix

Glen is acting general manager

Coast population increases by 10% in 5 years

osford Council appointed Mr Stephen Glen as the acting general manager at its meeting of Tuesday, July 3.

Mr Glen, who was formerly performing the role of director of city services, took on the role of acting general manager following Mr Peter Wilson’s retirement last month. Mr Peter Armour is now performing the role of acting director of city services. At the meeting, mayor Cr Laure Maher said it would take around six months for the role of the general manager to be permanently filled with Mr Glen expected to fill the position until early next year. Gosford Council MM.9, 3 Jul 2012

he 2011 census information for the Central Coast has been released, showing an increase in population of 29,458 to 312,184 from the 2006 census.

In the 2011 census, the number of males on the Coast was 150,702 and the number of females was 161,482 with a median age of 41. In the 2006 census, however, the average number of males was 136, 143 and number of females was 146,583 with a median age of 40. Looking at five suburbs in the Gosford LGA, comprising Gosford, East Gosford, Terrigal, Lisarow and Avoca, population increased in all bar Lisarow,

which decreased from 5284 to 5038. The median weekly household income increased across the board with Gosford up from $835 to $1013, East Gosford from $679 to $863, Terrigal from $1121 to $1323, Lisarow from $1335 to $1558 and Avoca from $1147 to $1458. Median mortgage repayments also increased with Terrigal recording an increase of $434 from $1121 to $2167. Median weekly rent was also on the rise with East

Gosford recording a $65 increase from $195 to $260. The average number of families living in Gosford, east Gosford, Avoca and Terrigal increased with Gosford going from 636 to 783, East Gosford from 904 to 1021, Terrigal from 2660 to 2913 and Avoca from 1128 to 1177. Lisarow’s average number of families decreased by 58 going to 1373. Website, 12 Jul 2012 Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Gosford LGA emergency services directory

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations

G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

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

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

Family and Relationships

Animal Rescue

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

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

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

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

Welfare Services Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3540 Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4334 3377 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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

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

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Rawson Rd Level Crossing Replacement project. A further $1 million was allocated in the 2012-13 NSW Government Budget. Additional funding for design and construction has been

It has also ruled out the possibility of a bypass of The Bays through Brisbane Waters National Park. “Funding for the Rawson Rd Woy Woy Level Crossing Replacement will not be sufﬁcient to undertake anything other than

the level crossing replacement works, although the conﬁguration of the current works at the bottom of Bulls Hill would allow the bypass to occur in the future,” Gosford Council’s manager of infrastructure planning Mr Ed Sukesh said. “The extremely expensive works required through the National Park would need to be funded under a separate program should it be possible to obtain access to the National Park,” he said. Mr Sukesh has denied that

trafﬁc congestion and disruption will occur during the upgrade of Woy Woy Rd due to work on the West Gosford intersection. He said concern over congestion and disruption issues with the possible works at Woy Woy and the Central Coast Highway was unfounded. He was responding to claims from the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce that work on the two major upgrades could leave the Peninsula isolated.

“Both RMS and Council are aware of the works and several parts of each project would be scheduled to ensure that this does not occur,” he said. “A considerable amount of the Woy Woy Rd Level Crossing Replacement works occur clear of the existing roadway and will not require major trafﬁc diversion. “Current funding is available for the level crossing and associated ancillary works. “Preliminary indications are that

committed with an upper limit of $30 million in the ﬁrst term of the current State Government.

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Despite pushing Randwick Botany to the limit in recent years Sydney Uni, surprisingly, has only won the race once in 2005. But off-road runner Russell Dessaix-Chin kept hope alive when he took Uni to the lead on the second leg.

Dessaix-Chin, 34, has been at the top of the tree for more than 10 years, setting a half marathon PB in 2002 and a 5km PB on the road as recently as 2010. On Saturday he powered around the course in 11 minutes 34 seconds, the second fastest split of the day, bettered only by Randwick Botany’s Olympics bound Jeff Hunt (11:20). For Hunt leading Randwick Botany home in a total time of 46 minutes 27 seconds to Sydney Uni’s 46:59 was a ﬁtting warmup before running in the London Marathon in three weeks time.

David Byrne had given Randwick Botany the lead at the ﬁrst change and 2009 World Championship representative Jeremy Roff regained it on the third leg with a mighty 11 minute 35 second split. UTS Norths (48 minutes 14 seconds) gave plenty of cheek early with 2010 national 800m champion James Kaan splitting in 11:51 to change in second place. Despite running his team’s fastest split (11:43) James Connor could not hold off Deassaix-Chin and UTS Norths slipped to third, a position they held until the ﬁnish.

Sydney Uni demonstrated its tremendous depth in distance running with its B team ﬁnishing a closeup fourth in 49 minutes 39 seconds with veteran Ben Liddy running the fastest split of 11 minutes 55 seconds. UTS Norths won its ﬁrst ever open women’s 4x4km NSW Road Relay Championship, cruising home more than two and half minutes ahead of their nearest rival Athletics East. Miranda Middleton ran her team’s fastest split, 14 minutes 21 seconds, to give UTS Norths a narrow lead over Hills District’s Sarah Marvin (14:28) and Kembla

Joggers’ Kasey Mumby (14:32) at the ﬁrst changeover. Hills dropped out of the picture on the second leg but Kembla’s Lorraine Hince ran a tremendous split of 14:36 to grab the lead from UTS Norths’ Liana Eckert (14:49) just before the second change-over. But after that Kembla’s challenge faded and UTS Norths Katie Haines (15:01) stormed back into the lead and they were never threatened again with Charlotte Wilson strolling home the ﬁnal leg in 14:23. “We’re just glad to be part of history,’’ Eckert said after the medal presentation.

After the race Wilson was flooded with a great sense of relief. Twelve months ago she lead out a strong UTS Norths team in the U20 women’s relay but fell and badly injured her ankle early in the race. To win a gold medal on Saturday gave her a great sense of satisfaction. UTS Norths’ winning time was 58 minutes 34 with Athletics East second in 61:16. Sydney Uni’s Milly Clark ran the fastest split of the day (13:59) to drag her team from fifth to third on the final leg for a total team time of 61:46.

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Media Release, 6 Jul 2012 Jim Macfadyen, Gosford Council Cr Jim Macfadyen and Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken Photo: ValsPix

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osford Council appointed Mr Stephen Glen as the acting general manager at its meeting of Tuesday, July 3.

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the current funding will most likely be insufﬁcient for works in Woy Woy Rd north of Bulls Hill. “Our view on the bypass proposal is similar to the Chamber with regard to the beneﬁts this could provide but unfortunately that is not the project currently being developed.

Glen is acting general manager or the seventh year Randwick Botany relegated arch rival Sydney University into second place in an exciting open men’s 4x4km NSW Road Relay Championship at Ourimbah on Saturday, July 7.

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osford Cr Jim Macfadyen has called on the State Government to regulate s149 (5) planning certificates across all relevant councils to give consistency, stability and common sense.

A map of the Rawson Rd level crossing

assessed the company as being capable of undertaking the project. In September last year, Gosford Council was awarded a $1 million NSW Government grant for 201112 to commence the planning, investigation and design of the

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including the arch bridge design at Piles and Leask Creek crossings at the Paciﬁc Highway, Somersby. Cardno Pty Ltd had also undertaken similar design work for both the Roads and Maritime Service and RailCorp who

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No money for Woy Woy Rd upgrade Funding for upgrades to Woy Woy Rd is unlikely to cover works “north of Bulls Hill”, Gosford Council has revealed.

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Gosford Council has accepted a tender to design the Rawson Rd Woy Woy Level Crossing replacement. Tenders were called for the detailed design and environmental assessment for the removal of the existing Rawson Rd Woy Woy railway crossing, the provision of an alternate crossing for Woy Woy Rd at the Newcastle-Central Coast railway line and an upgrade, where necessary, to the associated regional and local road network. Seven tenders were received with Gosford’s Cardno Pty Ltd accepted. The tenderers were assessed based on the criteria of assessment included in the tender documents and involved consideration of the tendered price, ﬁnancial details, insurances, previous experience, management and technical staff resources, quality assurance and contract program. Council’s staff report said that Council considered that the tender from Cardno Pty Ltd presented the best value to Council. “The tender comparisonassessment indicated that Cardno Pty Ltd ranked highly against all stated criteria,” the report said. Cardno Pty Ltd had assisted Council staff in developing the current strategic design for the project. It had also completed a variety of road and drainage design projects for Gosford Council

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Council authorises Bambara purchase

Former resident awarded medal ormer Gosford High School student Brad Mullard, who now resides in Rutherford, NSW has been awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for outstanding public service to policy development and allocation of the energy and mineral resources in NSW.

Mr Mullard attended Kulnura Primary School and is also an alumnus of Newcastle University. Brad and his wife Lynda have three children, Tegan, Christopher and Rachel. He is employed by the Department of Mineral resources in Maitland and much of his time is spent travelling between China, Japan, America and New Zealand.

Brad is the eldest son of William and Joan who was the proprietor of Trevallyn Gifts in the Imperial Centre and Rondelle Fashions, which she ran from their home in Kulnura. Newsletter, 6 Jul 2012 Beryl Collins, Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community News

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osford Council has resolved to authorise the purchase of Lot 2501 Bambara Rd, Kariong, in conjunction with the Office of Environment and Heritage.

It also agreed that, upon acquisition, the land be transferred to the Office of Environment and Heritage on behalf of the Crown for inclusion in the Brisbane Water National Park.

The general manager was also delegated authority to negotiate the acquisition of the remaining six lots with due consideration given to independent valuation advice.

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Council authorised the purchase of each of the remaining six lots, subject to Council’s contribution to the purchase price being limited to a ceiling of 50 per cent of the agreed valuation

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Bunnings Warehouse planned for West Gosford report will be brought back to Gosford Council’s meeting of Tuesday, July 24, regarding possible draft conditions of consent for the development of a Bunnings Warehouse in West Gosford.

In their decision at Council’s meeting of Tuesday, July 10, councillors requested the report to include draft conditions of consent related to signage on the rear of the building, resolution of conflict between trucks, traffic and cyclists at the southern side of the building and construction management plans which provide for road works to be carried out prior to commencement of major construction of the warehouse building. An inspection was carried out on the site on Tuesday, July 10, where councillors walked the site and discussed their concerns. Cr Craig Doyle said he thought the proposal was a good outcome and a benefit to the community, “not just in West Gosford, but the greater community as well”. Cr Peter Freewater spoke against the motion and said

the proposal would “create a huge financial burden and loss of amenity for people who use the RSL”. He said he also had serious concerns regarding the contaminated water that would be created from the nursery. Cr Vicki Scott, however, said it was clear at the inspection that neighbours conditionally supported the proposal. It is proposed to demolish the existing buildings on the site at 3-5 Yallambee Ave, West Gosford, and erect a Bunnings Hardware and Building Supply Warehouse outlet. The eastern boundary of the site has frontage to Yallambee Ave while the northern boundary adjoins sites containing Officeworks, Spotlight and Salvation Army. According to Gosford Council’s agenda of Tuesday, July 3, a number

of easements burden the site for drainage, sewerage, electricity, rightof carriageway as well as a sewer rising main which runs east-west across the site and another sewer line which runs in a north-south direction. The proposal would employ a total of 192 persons (40 persons greater than the existing Bunnings in Stockyard Place) when operating and 220 construction jobs for about 12 months. A total of 430 car parking spaces are proposed with delivery access-driveway off the southern end of Yallambee on the southeastern corner of the site. A total of 14,275m2 of landscaping would be provided. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.55 3 Jul 2012 Kaitlin Watts, 10 Jul 2012 The proposed Bunnings site

Tony Abbott visits local industries ederal opposition leader Mr Tony Abbott met with Liberal candidate for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks and Liberal candidate for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara on Thursday, July 5, at Sulo in Somersby for a joint doorstep interview to discuss potential effects of the carbon tax on local manufacturing industries.

“The carbon tax has only been in place for five days, and already, they are talking about how to fix it,” said Mr Abbott. “Well, there is only one

way to fix it, and that’s to get rid of it and if you want to bin the carbon tax, you’ve got to change the Government,” said Mr Abbot. Ms McNamara said

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that the carbon tax would only “hurt the wallets of the people of the Central Coast”. “Australian businesses are world leaders when it comes to environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, but by making their costs go up, we drive production to places with lower environmental standards,” said Mr Abbot. Ms Wicks said it was expected that the carbon tax would add an estimated $188,000 to Sulo’s electricity costs at its Somersby plant in the coming year. “This is an important local manufacturer,” said Mr Abbot “They are engaged in a

never-ending struggle to survive and it is important that we don’t make that more difficult,” said Mr Abbot. Ms Wicks said that Sulo’s increased electricity costs

would be compensated with company profits, resulting in increased prices of its products. “They just want to get on with producing a good product in the most

environmentally efficient way,” said Mr Abbot. Email, 5 Jul 2012 Alex Bousgas, Office of Tony Abbott MP

Man arrested for obscene exposure olice have arrested and charged a man for wilful and obscene exposure following an incident on a train on Monday, July 2.

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Police were called and the man was arrested at the scene. He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with wilful and obscene exposure and for travelling on a train without a valid rail ticket. He was issued with a court attendance notice and is scheduled to appear at Wollongong Local Court on Tuesday, July 31. Media release, 3 July 2012 NSW Police Media

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Local organisations get grants osford Council has awarded 23 organisations over $182,000 under Gosford Council’s 2012 Community and Cultural Development Grants program.

The indigenous women who completed their Financial Counselling training

ix indigenous women, four of which are from the Central Coast, successfully completed an accredited training course in Financial Counselling in Kariong on Friday, June 29.

Funded by Fair Trading, the course is the second Aboriginal Financial Counselling course to run in Australia. The course ran from the only Indigenous Skills Centre in NSW, located at Green Central, Kariong. On completion of the course, participants attended a graduation ceremony and were awarded with a certificate in Financial Counselling. Amongst the guests at the graduation was Matthew Myers, the first

indigenous Magistrate in Australia. Mr Myers presented participants with a certificate and congratulated them on their successful participation within the course. Course coordinator and financial counselor Dr Betty Weule said she was extremely pleased with the outcomes of the course. “Prior to the course, participants had no experience in financial counselling,” she said. “Even with no

experience they have shown many strengths and achieved many successes as a result of completing the course. “Most of these women will go on to do financial counselling and I have great confidence in them. “These women are interested in supporting their community and this is a great way for them to do that.” Participant Bobbi Cattermole said she believed the course had helped her be able to

provide support to her community. “We as Aboriginal people are specialists in our culture in our own right. “We can deliver services to the Aboriginal community to assist and support them.” Upon completing the course, participants are able to provide financial counselling services to Aboriginal people and others within the community. Media Release, 2 Jul 2012 Charlotte Dickie, Youth Connections

Successful applicants included the Peninsula Community Centre for its Discobility initiative, the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee for its Say No to Domestic Violence event, Kariong Eco-Garden for its Four Seasons Film and Arts Night and Kincumber Rotary Club for the Kincumber Community Foreshore Fun Walk. The Community and Cultural Development Grants support the local community to join together in becoming healthy, active and inclusive. The aim of the Community and Cultural Development Grants is to provide financial assistance to local community organisations to undertake local projects that enhance the quality of life of people living and working in the City of Gosford, allow the local community to identify and utilise the talents, skills and assets that exist in the local community and build on these, encourage partnerships between community groups and local government. The 2012 Community and Cultural Development Grants program opened on March 19 with applications accepted up to May 11. This year, 66 applications were received requesting a total of $536 432.67 in funding. Assessment of all applications took place on June 1. All applications were assessed against eligibility criteria in line with Gosford Council’s Community and

Cultural Development Grants policy. The assessment panel consisted of four representatives from Community and Cultural Development, one representative from Integrated Planning, one representative fromFinance and one representative from Communications. Following the assessment panel’s recommendations, the Manager Community and Cultural Development reviewed the recommendations to ensure the projects were in line with Council’s Community and Cultural grants criteria and guidelines. As in previous years, a presentation ceremony will be held to present cheques to the successful applicants. Unsuccessful applicants will be provided with feedback and encouraged to apply again next year. Unsuccessful applicants will also be provided with information on other grant opportunities, where appropriate. In addition, investigation into opportunities to enhance the outcomes of the Community and Cultural Grants program will also be conducted to ensure that the grant’s program continues to enable projects that create effective community and cultural development opportunities. The assessment team undertake a review of the grant’s program including criteria and eligibility on an annual basis. Gosford Council Agenda COM.17, 3 Jul 2012

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More “No Stopping” on Mann St

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osford Council has agreed to a number of recommendations made by the Local Traffic Committee regarding Mann St, Gosford.

Eighteen metres of No Stopping will be provided on the western side of Mann St, north of the Gosford Interchange exit, followed by 30 metres of Bus Zone and a No Parking restriction to the existing Bus Zone north of the driveway to house numbers 280-290. A 10 metre No Stopping restriction will also be provided on the northern side of Beane St, Gosford, east of Mann St, followed by a 35 metre Bus Zone and a one hour parking restriction to the existing No Stopping restriction in advance of Hills St. A “Set Down Only” plate will be added to the Bus Zone signage on the southern side of Erina St, Gosford, east of Mann St. These restrictions will

be implemented subject to the Roads and Maritime Services and the Transport for NSW approval. A customer had reported safety concerns to Council in regards to sight distance for vehicles exiting their property. When buses were parked at the head of the existing bus zone on the western side of Mann Set, Gosford, in front on house numbers 280-290, sight distance southerly was severely compromised due to the bulk of the vehicle. The customer requested Council improve accessibility and safety for vehicles exiting their property. Gosford Council Agenda TR.12.22, 3 Jul 2012

F3 work complete oads and Maritime Services (RMS) has completed major work on the F3 Freeway between Mt White and the Calga interchange.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the NSW Government provided $2.3 million to resurface 1.7 kilometres of the freeway as part of routine maintenance. “The work will reduce ongoing maintenance costs for this section of the freeway,” Mr Holstein said.

“This project will also improve road safety and provide a smoother, quieter road surface for all motorists. Media Release, 4 Jul 2012 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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tudents from Valley View Public School, Wyoming, performed at the Imperial Centre on Thursday, July 12, in preparation for Loudfest.

On the day, Valley View Public School deputy principal Ms Karen Morrow, songstress Ms Susie Matheson and musicianvideographer Mr Brent Murphy attended to the children throughout the day. Loudfest will be hosted by Valley View Public School

on Sunday, July 29. The event features a Performing Arts Competition where children in Years 3 to 12 perform in five different performing arts genres comprising dance, vocal, drama, rock and concert band. Twelve finalists from

each category will perform on the day and there will be five winners, one from each category. Each winner will receive $500 cash. Valley View School is the only local primary school that includes a performing arts component of the

general school curriculum. Selected children in Years 5 and Years 6 who are successful in their entry audition can elect to learn dance, drama or vocals. The children perform throughout the year at many local events. Media Release, 12 Jul 2012 Deborah Lowndes, goneDot.e

Water supply restored in Avoca osford Council restored the water supply to around 60 properties in Avoca at around 11pm on Friday, July 6, after they were affected by a large main break at around 12:30am.

An alternative, emergency water supply was provided to affected residents throughout the day. One lane of Cape Three Points Rd, in the area

between Yodalla Place and The Round Dr, was closed and emergency traffic controls were in place while crews worked to repair the break and re-establish the

water supply. One house was damaged internally after water flooded the property and two others suffered some flooding of their front yard, driveway

and garage. Crews worked closely with these residents to assess the damage and help with the clean-up. Email, 10 Jul 2012 Nathan Slade, Gosford Council

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Development of Gosford is essential f the reports as stated in the Coast Community News and the Express Advocate prove to be correct it is a very sad day for the Central Coast.

When will Malcolm Brooks, Peter Carstairs and the rest of the naysayers learn that the development of Gosford is essential to the wellbeing of not only the Gosford Shire, but the whole of the Central Coast Region? First Spurbest, now the Landing. Look at the facts; the Central Coast has about the same population as Canberra but without the supporting infrastructure. Let’s have a look at what we have and what we don’t have. We have one of Australia’s highest suicide rates. We have Australia’s highest youth unemployment. We have an unacceptable number of people commuting to work each day, which puts pressure on transportation and our carbon footprint. It also puts families under strain. On the other hand, what we don’t have is a decent cultural, arts and entertainment centre. We don’t have enough real jobs on the Coast. We don’t have near enough support from both the State and Federal Governments, in particular the Federal Government. Why is it that we don’t have any Federal Government Department?

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 Penrith got a Regional Taxation Office; what has the Coast got? Nothing. Even the local ABC is denied Regional status by the Federal Government. We have Workcover based in Gosford, but due to overcrowding in the main building, some of the staff is being relocated back to Sydney. We need at least one significant Federal Government department and another State Government department based on the Coast. The problem is there is no suitable office accommodation, whether it is for the public sector or commercial operations. The equation is very simple: without suitable workplace accommodation, public sector and commercial organisations will not invest in the Central Coast. Without a decent arts and cultural centre, we

will not attract world class entertainment or even conferences. We will continue to be regarded as “that place between Sydney and Newcastle”. Which will keep us exactly where we are now, that is, high levels of unemployment with those that have jobs commuting to Sydney or even the mine fields in Western Australia? Just think how much we could reduce carbon emissions if people could work on the Coast and not commute. The last thing we need is to have not only another major infrastructure failure, but also alienate those such as John Singleton who have been putting their money where their mouth is. Gosford is the Regional Centre. It needs to look and behave as such, not as it is now a dilapidated, dysfunctional backwater. The Central Coast needs a Regional Centre for which we can feel proud. Instead of taking the negative position (or is it a case of ‘not in my back yard’) and looking for barriers, let’s look for ways to get things done and move forward. Email, 3 Jul 2012 Ian Kilpatrick, Green Point

Government needs to finish the job couldn’t believe it when I first read the information about Bambara in the late item that was addressed confidentially at Gosford Council on Tuesday, June 26.

I thought to myself ‘Are they really going to do this?’ Once this large block is secured for National Park, this will be a monumental win for our local environment and for the community who have battled for decades to make this happen. This is a giant step forward for the campaign and hopefully it will result in the other blocks being urgently brought into the surrounding National Park. This is the most profoundly significant thing that has ever happened in this campaign. It is of the utmost importance to also acknowledge, that the remaining six blocks are still for sale and are at risk of falling into private ownership again. For this to happen now would be an absolute disaster. I believe Gosford Council and the State Government should move to urgently acquire all the blocks, give the land owners a fair price and that would be the end of it. The Government resumes land all the time

Email, 2 Jul 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

Gosford still dysfunctional n his recent media release (Coast Community News, July 2), mayor Laurie Maher said Council was dysfunctional when he became a Councillor eight years ago, but “the last two Councils changed all that”.

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and are responsible for giving this culturally and ecologically sensitive land an extremely inappropriate zoning that allows all sorts of developments with Council’s consent. Surely, it is their responsibility to make this right and I hope this is the start of the appropriate steps being taken to rectify the situation. If the land is rightfully considered to be undevelopable due to its cultural significance and ecological sensitivity and with the Government very publicly committed to purchasing it, it should be taken off the market and acquired under just terms to avoid any further set backs or complications. To allow this land to be bought and sold over and over again is unscrupulous and not only causes distress to the community, but to the owners who have purchased

undevelopable land. While some have suggested to me that this may be a pre-election ploy by the Councillors to try to quiet down the campaign and to win votes leading up to the Council election in September, I hold strong hope that we will soon have full conformation that the block has been secured, and before the election. Politicians have played Russian roulette for too long with the future of our local threatened species and cultural heritage at Bambara. I truly hope this is a genuine step in the right direction and we will soon celebrating the new addition to our local National Park. I acknowledge all the people, past and present who have supported and stuck by this campaign, especially those who have tirelessly lobbied to see that our community’s reasonable wishes are adhered to by those elected to represent us.

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Maybe he would like to tell us why Gosford is so dysfunctional as a CBD, as a business centre or a tourist destination? And why 10,000 people recently signed a petition against the proposal to redevelop the waterfront. Let’s hope a new Council and a new general manager can actually revitalise the CBD without sequestering

the foreshore and destroying the fabulous views from the city across the broad water. Email, 7 Jul 2012 Kevin Armstrong, West Gosford

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City Centre leader selected

osford Council has selected director of environment and planning Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings to once again lead the City Centre team through the next phase of reviving Gosford.

While the State Government’s Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) concentrates its efforts on the waterfront, Council will simultaneously focus on activating the City’s heart. After a successful community charrette and community Masterplan in 2010, Gosford Council received an 84 per cent approval rating from the community. With the concept planning already done by the community, the team is set to activate Gosford, make it a destination of choice and generally bring more people to town. Mayor of Gosford Cr Laurie Maher said: “We want to build on the Community’s

Masterplan and emphasise what makes Gosford special and what ultimately attracts new investment.” “These are globally challenging times and we will only be able to succeed if we work together, individuals, community groups, business and all levels of government.” Deputy Mayor Cr Craig Doyle said he was in full support: “If our region is going to thrive, if we are going to get the high level jobs available to people in other regions of our size, we need our regional city to be an economic powerhouse.” “CCRDC are focussed on getting The Landing across the line and The Landing will bring 4000 jobs to the City. “Regional Development Australia Central Coast

(RDACC) has delivered us early roll out of the National Broadband Network, but we can’t sit and wait for someone else to do the lifting. “No one in this region can afford to wait. “Council needs to do its bit and we need to work together now to make Gosford the regional city the Central Coast deserves.” Ms Worthy-Jennings said: “We will be trialling new approaches we haven’t used before and these won’t be expensive, just different.” “We will also be strengthening old relationships to ensure no opportunities are missed.” Media Release, 11 Jul 2012 Gosford Council Media

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The last time storage was at this level was in April 1997. This storage is more than the 35.9 per cent storage this time last year. The Mardi-Mangrove Link transferred 738 million litres

to Mangrove Creek Dam last week, with the Dam’s storage reaching 47.2 per cent. The total amount of water pumped to Mangrove Creek Dam to date is 11,265 million litres (ML).

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Alliance campaign launch

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he Central Coast Alliance will hold a campaign launch for the community at Henry Kendall Cottage on Sunday, July 22, from 12pm.

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There will be live music entertainment and an opportunity to meet all the Central Coast Alliance candidates and hear more about what they will do for your community if elected to Gosford Council. “The Central Coast Alliance can best be described as a broad coalition of people from different walks of life, ages and interests, who share common values about the need for transparency and responsive open government,” said Dr Peter Freewater who is number one on the ticket. Standing as a group of Independent Candidates in the forthcoming Gosford Council Elections

in September, the group said they believed in the adherence to community values, justice and fairness. The candidates said they also believed the community of greater Gosford was fed up with status quo and wanted change. “With the Central Coast Alliance, the community are now being offered an opportunity to vote for individuals who value such things as honesty, transparency, integrity and responsiveness to the needs of people in the community and the well being and advancement of the community as a whole,” said Dr Freewater.

“The Central Coast Alliance candidates are committed to giving the community a voice, connecting the community, the revitalisation of Gosford CBD, investment in infrastructure and sustainable resource management. The Central Coast Alliance comprises Dr Peter Feewater, Mr Gary Jackson, Mr Ian Sutton, Mr Jake Cassar, Ms Ingrid Hasler, Ms Nikki Freeburn, Mr David Leggett and Ms Kay Williams. Media Release, 10 Jul 2012 Peter Freewater Central Coast Alliance

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Labor’s first policy released

Kay Williams to stand for heritage

abor’s Team contesting the Gosford Council elections in September have released its first policy.

Candidate Mr Peter McCabe said Labor would put the Gosford City community first by reinstating Community Council Meetings, taking full meetings of council outside of the Gosford chambers and into the suburbs. At least four meetings each year will be held in community facilities outside of the Gosford CBD, including a minimum of two meetings each year on the Woy Woy Peninsula. The locations of other community council meetings will be determined by the needs of the community at the time and driven by matters of local importance. Mr McCabe said it was important that Council became more flexible to allow more people in the community to have their say. “Community Council Meetings will give more people the chance to attend meetings and debate local issues,” said Mr McCabe. “Older people and people without transport find it difficult to get in and out of Gosford late on a Tuesday night.

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“There are a number of community facilities, such as the Peninsula Leisure Centre, which could host a full meeting of Council. “If there was a meeting closer to home more people can come along to meet their elected representatives, witness the debate or even address the meeting. “Community Council Meetings will give more people the chance to tell Council what they think is important.” Mr McCabe said that in addition to Community Council Meetings, elected Labor Councillors would hold community meetings several times a year to get feedback and new ideas from locals. “The most important aspect of being a councillor or a Council officer is listening to the community,” he said. “The Labor Team for Gosford Council has a plan to put the community first through proper consultation and engagement.” Media Release, 4 Jul 2012 Peter McCabe, Labor party

earl Beach resident Ms Kay Williams is standing as a member of the Central Coast Alliance in the September local government elections.

She said she was particularly concerned that Gosford Council, being the sole government agency responsible for protecting our local and regional heritage, needs to do much more to promote an awareness of our local heritage. “Failure to do so has put the southern end of Mann St, our most important civic precinct, at risk by a proposed 52 metre height limit and the destruction of War Memorial Park and the Rotary Foreshore commemorative Park, and importantly the destruction of the last intact element of the original foreshore,” said Ms Williams. “The wider community is not aware of what is at stake, and the SSS report to Minister Hazzard is misleading,” she said. “The Community is being hoodwinked if it thinks Gosford Foreshore Development Plan Stage One represents best practice in planning and development. “It is also hoodwinked

over the details of what is intended. “The proposal infringes the Burra Charter, the Commonwealth Government’s State of Development Report part 9), and the OECD Paris Declaration (2011) including its statement on Heritage as a driver of development.” Ms Williams said that Stage One of the Gosford Foreshore Plan, SSS documentation, while assuring the Minister for

Planning that no item of built Heritage will be affected, proposes to, among other things, destroy the last remnant of the original cliff face of Gosford before the bay was in-filled, from the 1880s, demolish the heritage-listed Gosford War Memorial Park, destroy the curtilage and view from Old Christ Church (St Mary’s) and destroy the Memorial Fountain and Gardens given to the community as a waterside park by the Rotary

Clubs of Gosford, East Gosford and North Gosford, opened in December 1973. “This would be, by any standard, an appalling outcome for the people of Gosford, commercial alienation of community land, and destruction of a major heritage precinct. “It shows a contempt for the community organisations that have contributed to an area which Gosford Council holds in Trust for the whole community,” she said. Media Release, 11 Jul 2012 Kay Williams, Pearl Beach

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Homeless people die early

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ecent reports on homelessness, both in Australia and the United Kingdom, point to alarming statistics on the results of homelessness on families and individuals, according to Coast Shelter executive officer Mr Laurie Maher.

A recent report into homelessness in the United Kingdom found that homeless people are dying 30 years below the national

average, while in Australia, although the general population lives three years longer, our homeless people die 35 years earlier.

“To find that homeless people in Australia have a life expectancy of 48 years is a terrible indictment, particularly when we know

that the number of people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness continues to increase,” said Mr Maher. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare provided more concerning statistics in a recent report, concluding that 50 per cent of people seeking assistance for homelessness were under 25, 59 per cent of whom were female and 18 per cent were under the age of 10. “Domestic and family violence continues to be the greatest cause of homelessness, however, an increasing number of people seeking assistance from Coast Shelter state

that economic hardship and the shortage of affordable rental accommodation have led to their homelessness,” Maher said. “The increased cost of living and shortage of affordable rental accommodation are very significant factors pushing Australians into poverty and homelessness. “While many of the people seeking help from Coast Shelter are in need of accommodation, more and more people are coming to us for assistance with everyday living expenses such as electricity bills. “In the present situation,

it is difficult to see a light at the end of the tunnel, however, a collaborative effort harnessing the not for profit sector and relevant Government departments is at least making a difference,” Maher said. “Coast Shelter’s new Coast Community Centre which is expected to open before the end of this year will provide a one-stopshop, where those in need will be able to access much needed assistance,” Maher concluded. Media Release, 12 Jul 2012 Jade Smith, Coast Shelter

Have your say on community health community health forum will be held at the Erina Community Centre from 9am to 12pm on Monday, July 18.

Since its first formal meeting in December last year, Central Coast Local Health District’s Community Engagement Committee has spent lots of time visiting facilities, meeting with staff and finding out first-hand about the services currently provided by the Local Health District and gaining an understanding of future needs.

Committee chair Mr Ralph Brown said it was a substantial learning experience that had not only identified the challenges, but also the opportunities. “Now the Committee, in collaboration with the newly formed Central Coast NSW Medicare Local, wants to hear from the community. “We are calling [the forum] the Have Your Say Forum,

and those who participate will have the opportunity to do exactly that: have their say. “One of the goals of our Local Health District is that more people become engaged in not only identifying the health services we need both now and in the future, but on how we, as a community, can become healthier.

“As our population ages and grows, demand on our Local Health District will increase and we need to look at our infrastructure requirements as well as the type of services we provide. “As well as providing the best possible care for those who need it, we also need to look at ways of avoiding hospitalisation. “More and more beds is not the only answer. “On behalf of the Community Engagement Committee, I would like

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Brown. Reservations are essential, phone 4320 2146. Media Release, 5 Jul 2012 Terry Hayes, Central Coast Local Health District Media

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pink event was held in Kariong on Saturday, July 7, to farewell Jacques Stap on his solo motorcycle trip around Australia to raise funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).

The morning tea was held at Worthington BMW Motorcycles in Kariong with locals and Jacques’ supporters gathering to send Mr Stap off on his 64 day solo motorcycle trip around Australia. Mr Stap, from Warrawee, on Sydney’s upper north shore, lost his partner Nicole to breast cancer last year and is undertaking

the motorcycle adventure around Australia that they had hoped to take together. BCNA works to ensure women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their families, receive the best information, treatment, care and support. Media Release, 3 Jul 2012 Thea Cargill, Breast Cancer Network Australia

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Piccoli fails to explain School move

Education

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espite repeated requests, in writing and on radio broadcasts, Education Minister Adrian Piccoli has failed to explain how teachers will manage the shared buildings and grounds if Gosford Public School is moved to Henry Kendall High School, according to Gosford Public School P and C president Mr Stephen Thomas.

“Contrary to popular understanding, it will be impossible to physically separate the two schools on the steep and small site,” he said. Gosford Public School Action Group, a subcommittee of the Gosford Public School Parents and Citizen’s Association, has listed numerous problems with sharing space at the school, but has never received a proper reply. “In fact, Minister Piccoli and Local Member for Gosford Mr Holstein have both claimed that the schools will be separate, but plans submitted to Gosford Council, to be considered by the Joint Regional Planning Panel, indicate that at least one building, and the school oval must be shared by primary and high school students. “Due to the limited open space this re-enforces that there will be overcrowding on the site by placing approximately 1400 students onto 4.64 hectares of land, when the education department guidelines stipulate that 9 hectares is a suitable size,” said Mr Thomas. “To manage this issue, there will have to be staggered break times, as both schools have to share the oval. “Anyone who has been around a primary school when the excited youngsters pour out will appreciate the noise level which Year 12 students, working hard to study for exams, will have to contend with three times a day. “Also, the logistical nightmare of allocating time for sports classes at the high school and primary school which need to be juggled with four recess and lunch breaks. “Building A (the Donut Building) will have high school science laboratories on the ground floor, and nine primary classrooms on the top. “The two levels are linked by fire escape stairs, which cannot be gated for safety reasons. “This means there is no way to keep students from one school from wandering into the other. The hard paving on the interior courtyard of the Donut Building is used by the high school students as handball courts. “As the seniors compete, they are likely to use language

which is inappropriate for the primary school students, but how will this be managed when they share a building? “In a further display that the Minister and this government are completely dismissive of community concerns, they are not even bothering to wait until the planning process is complete before commencing building works. “Students at Henry Kendall have been battling building works noise for several months, as earth works have been underway around the oval. “This is just a prelude to the disruption the school students will have to suffer if the Minister gets his way and relocates Gosford Public school, against the wishes of the 10,500 signatories to a petition condemning this plan. “Why is it that ordinary people have to wait for the Council to approve their Development Applications, but the Education Minister feels he doesn’t have to wait for the Joint Regional Planning Panel to consider the flawed plans for the relocated school? “There is no rush to complete these building works, and the Minister has never explained why Gosford Public School’s relocation must be completed so quickly. “The Minister has stated he reviewed the decision to relocate Gosford Public School to Henry Kendall taking into account other alternative sites, however, it has been revealed that no additional sites were considered by the minister. “There are a number of possible sites which should be comprehensively investigated by the government. “The Ausgrid site, Lower tennis complex, Ausgrid pole storage site, vacant Town Centre shopping complex, Sterland site, Paddy Clifton oval and other privately owned land around Gosford. “The sites may not tick all the boxes at the moment but with some remediation they may. “Gosford Public School P and C are asking that the department halt the planned relocation and investigate these sites,” said Mr Thomas. Media Release, 4 Jul 2012 Stephen Thomas, Gosford Public School P and C

Green Point Christian College students on their Alice Springs outback adventure

ight students and two teachers from Green Point Christian College experienced an outback adventure recently when they travelled to Alice Springs to celebrate 100 years since the establishment of the Australian Inland Mission, developed by John Flynn.

The Central Coast group spent six days in the outback meeting up with students from St Philip’s College. The Australian Inland Mission was developed by the legendary Rev John Flynn (the man on the $20 note) who dreamed of providing “a mantle of safety” to the people of the outback. “It was an awesome experience to go to the outback, to get to know the St Philip’s kids and make connections with them, to learn about their lives and also to learn about what John Flynn has done,” said Year 11 student Katelyn Manson, 16. Fellow student Will Capps, 16, was just as thrilled by the experience: “We all came back so excited, we just want to go back and do it all again.” Throughout the week, the students braved a bunch of outdoor adventure activities in the natural area surrounding Alice Springs, including bike riding at Simpson’s Gap, hiking through the West MacDonnell Ranges and a precarious 30m

abseil at Birthday Gap the following day. “I think most of us were pretty nervous, but we knew we had to do it. “We never get to do things like this. We just said ‘we can do this, we are in Alice Springs’,” said Katelyn. The evening spent on the Todd River was a special Centenary Dinner organised by St Philip’s College and attended by the Uniting Church president Rev Alistair Macrae, Frontier Services national director Rosemary Young, and others from the Alice Springs community. Learning about the work of Flynn, the Australian Inland Mission and Frontier Services was an eye opener for the students. “We realised what it’s like for people in outback and remote areas and how different it is to here on the Coast where we have a local hospital, police and other services nearby to rely on,” said Katelyn. “It really opened our eyes and hearts to life in remote Australia, and it has encouraged me to get to know more about the

people there. “It was such a great experience.” The outback hospitality of the St Philip’s students also left a lasting impression. “When we got out to St Philip’s, it didn’t feel like

we were from the Coast. “It felt like we were a part of them, like we’d always been there with them,” said Will. Both students agreed that the friendships formed between the students will continue for a long time. Media Release, 29 Jun 2012 Rebecca Beisler, Frontier Services

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Project needs graffiti artists

he Gosford Graffiti Art Project (GAP) is looking for young people and owners of property prone to graffiti and vandalism to participate in its public art project which aims to raise awareness and combat the local graffiti and vandalism issue.

The project, run by Gosford Narara Neighbourhood Centre and funded by the NSW Department of Human Services-Community Services, aims to create a stronger, connected community in the Gosford

Local Government Area by linking young people and the community through graffiti art. GAP is looking for participants aged 1318 years old who are interested in working with local professional aerosol

mural artists to develop and produce murals. GAP will negotiate a mural brief with property owners, selecting a mural theme which represents and beautifies their property or business and the surrounding environment.

Young participants will learn how to use aerosol paints safely and how to design and paint a mural using aerosol paints, also learning the skills needed to consult and work in partnership with property owners. “Graffiti art is a legitimate art form as opposed to the context of graffiti vandalism,” said GAP project coordinator Charlie Trivers.

“The production of a graffiti art mural involves a great deal of imagination, planning and effort. “Graffiti art is not a spontaneous activity like tagging in the form of a fancy scribble. “Graffiti art, with the permission of community stakeholders, makes it solicited art and part of Gosford’s public art collection,” said Trivers. GAP plans to employ

six young artists for each mural, with 10 murals to be produced each year in graffiti and tagging vandalism hotspots in the Gosford area. The recently painted mural on the St Vincent De Paul building in Mann St, Gosford, is an example of the project’s work. Media Release, 9 Jul 2012 Charlie Trivers, Gosford Narara Neighborhood Centre

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Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical

osford Musical Society will perform Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical at Laycock St Community Theatre from Friday, July 27, until Saturday, August 11.

The musical is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous gothic novella, set in 1880s London. The story follows a respectable Victorian doctor Dr Jekyll, whose experimentation with the human psyche results in horrific consequences. Jekyll and Hyde

comments on the nature of human beings and their everyday struggles, while exploring the hypocrisy and evil that can exist below the surface of all levels of society. Characters from all classes of 1880s English society are featured in the play, from the upper class to

the working poor. The musical features authentic Victorian-era costumes, settings, music and orchestrations. Media Release, 10 Jul 2012 Chris King, Central Coast Tourism

Esteemed piano player to perform in Gosford

Segway nominated for tourism award

he People’s Choice Award winner of the Sydney International Piano Competition will perform at the Greenway Chapel on Sunday, July 29.

The Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia is renowned as one of the world’s most esteemed piano competitions and will run for two and a half weeks from Thursday, July 5. Because the awards are not presented until Saturday, July 21, the name and details of the People’s Choice Award winner will remain a mystery until the week prior to his or her performance on the Central Coast. “We are honoured and privileged to have such an outstanding concert pianist include the Central Coast on their touring schedule,” said the

Conservatorium’s Head of Piano Mr Carl Schmidt. “The fact that the exact details of the winner will remain a mystery until virtually the last minute just adds to the appeal of this very special concert. “What we do know is that the standard of the performance and music will be exceptional,” said Mr Schmidt. The Conservatorium has secured the 140 seat Greenway Chapel at Green Point for this piano concert. The Sydney International Piano Competition is run every four years, and broadcast live throughout Australia and New Zealand and via

the internet to the rest of the world. This year, 36 pianists from around the world will come together for what the organisers are promising will be the finest lineup of talent in the competition’s 38 year history. The People’s Choice is awarded to the most widely enjoyed performer of the competition. Competitors will be judged on overall p e r f o r m a n c e , communication with the audience, musical personality, spontaneity and individuality. Media Release, 4 July 2012 Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

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Brackets and Jam turns 15 rackets and Jam celebrated its 15th birthday on Friday, July 6, with a night of music at Kincumba Mountain.

The night began just before 7.30pm with a performance by Richard Lawson, who draws on genres such as psych, folk and electronic. Halfway Home, a five piece progressive rock band took to the stage at 8pm. Halfway Home was formed to spread messages about the conservation of flora and fauna through music and their set included the filming of their first official video clip, Electronic

Firefly. Members of the audience embraced the theme of the song, unity, for the filming of the video clip. The last band of the evening, Novakayn, began their performance at 9.30pm. The six piece pop rock band are passionate about world peace and aim to spread the cause in their music. The band was given airplay by Emmy Award

winning creator of Radio Cafe, because they felt that they were “one of the best independent artists out there right now”. Brackets and Jam also included two drum jams for people to dance to in between acts and to conclude the evening. Email, 29 Jun 2012 Brackets and Jam Website, 1 Jul 2012 Richard Lawson Music Halfway Home

Gosford City Markets amilies interested in the great outdoors were encouraged to come to Gosford City Markets on Saturday, July 14, for the launch of the Coastal Open Space System (COSS) Family Nature Club.

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The COSS Family Nature Club, an initiative of Gosford Council’s Natural Open Space Section, is a community run program with the aim of promoting and educating people about the local natural environment. The COSS featured a wide variety of information and resources about local reserves and bushlands, as well as demonstrations of Family Nature Club activities

and an opportunity to signup on the day. Gosford Council’s coordinator of Natural Open Space Mr Larry Melican said the Nature Club was a great community initiative designed to get families back in touch with nature. “The COSS Family Nature Club is a way for families to spend time together while being active in our wonderful natural environment.

“Because the Nature Clubs are run by the community, they are flexible to suit the interests and ages of each group. “Clubs, with the support of the guide book, can decide what activity they would like to do and how often they would like to do it. Media Release, 4 July 2012 Gosford Council Media

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Burton to support Howard Levy aul Robert Burton of Erina is set to support Howard Levy in the upcoming Masters of the Harmonica concert and workshops on August 11 and 12 at North Ryde RSL.

The Paul Robert Burton Trio and guest artist, Australian harmonica master, Christian Marsh, will be the supporting act for internationally renowned harmonica player Howard Levy. Paul Robert Burton began his career 28 years ago as a session musician, working in both Australia and Europe. The singer, songwriter, producer and sound engineer has worked with many well known musicians and singers in the Australian music industry, including Jimmy Barnes, John

Williamson, Keith Urban and Paul Kelly. His music is an eclectic blending of blues, Celtic, gypsy, middle eastern, gospel, swing, jazz, bluegrass and folk rock. Paul Robert Burton has performed at numerous festivals, shows, human rights and environmental events with his band the Paul Robert Burton Trio. Media Release, 3 Jul 2012 Tricia Smits, Kurt Jacob & Co Pty Ltd Website, 12 July 2012 Paul Robert Burton, Reverbnation

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Guitar maestro at Avoca ruce Mathiske, an internationally recognised maestro of the guitar, will be playing at Avoca Picture Theatre on Friday, July 27.

Mathiske has a career spanning nearly three decades and has delighted audiences around the world with an ability to instinctively absorb and understand, then consummately master and deliver just about any style of music. Once described as “uninhibited by direction”, his eclectic music influences have evolved into a style all his own, a universal sound enhanced with the feel, rhythm and flavours from far flung corners of the globe. Mathiske’s live shows are a renowned world music experience, one that he brings to major concert stages around the world. His latest album, Guitar-Uoso which is in stores now, takes wellknown songs from Sting,

U2, Peter Gabriel, Duke Ellington, Robert Palmer, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and his own originals on an inspired “Rhythm and Roots’ journey, injecting the melodies with world sounds, sophisticated arrangements and improvisation. Concert goers will hear Bruce perform a number of tracks from Guitar-Uoso, as well as a selection of songs from his extensive back catalogue. Media Release, 5 July 2012 Annie Johnsson Publicity

Exchange students visit rom Tuesday, July 24 to Thursday, August 2, a group of 20 students and two escorts from Edogawa Youth Wing, Japan, will be home stayed by students and families of Narara Valley High School.

The students are in Australia to improve their English conversation and to learn about Australian culture and the history of our indigenous people, which is studied at schools in Japan.

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Coasties go to Supanova

rain stations on the Central Coast were full of wizards, warriors and superheroes heading to Sydney for the Supanova Pop Culture Expo on the weekend of June 16 and 17.

Once you were on the train, it was no different, fans of all ages, gender and families all heading south. “It was fantastic,” said Central Coast Pop Culture Initiative (CCPCI) spokesperson Mr Kevin Pellew. Supanova is one of the largest and best known of Sydney’s Pop Culture circuit and the Sydney Convention generally marks the beginning of NSW’s Pop Culture season. “Between now and October, Australia plays host to several major Pop Culture events. “Sadly, all of them are away from the Coast,” said Mr Pellew. Mr Pellew said that the Central Coast wasn’t properly supporting its pop culture fans. “There’s an existing comic book shop, a hobby shop and a gaming shop all within minutes of one another, all of them in Gosford. “But these service the entire Coast. “It’s no wonder that many fans don’t know of their existence,” he said.

Mr Pellew is leading the initiative for the Coasts own pop culture expocosplay barbeque, to be held at Gosford Foreshore on Sunday, September 9. To many outsiders, the practice of wearing costumes may seem strange, but to pop culture fans, cosplay, or costume play is an integral part of the culture, and Central Coast fans are amongst the most inventive and creative in the community. Lenare Sorensen of Long Jetty fabricated her costume of Orochimaru, from Japanese animated show Naruto all by hand, and application of her characters’ makeup takes over three hours and around two hours to remove. “Neither the makeup nor the materials are cheap. “Then there is the time spent researching and locating these items, this is hardly a passing phase in a fan’s life,” said Mr Pellew. The creative aspect is a strong theme within the pop culture and while some fans choose to purchase their outfits others spend

hours coming up with the right costume for them. Justin Wood of Kincumber designed and produced his version of Superman that was true to the spirit of the original, while having a modern spin on the character. For Mr Pellew and Ms Sorensen, pop culture has been a lasting fixture in their lives. While most young fans dress up, Mr Pellew said, as you grow older, the scope for pop culture is limitless and includes things like making their own costumes, writing, drawing, photography and film making. For Mr Pellew, the focus has moved to promoting and organizing pop culture events, which is why he has organised the Central Coast event. “It’s a small start. “But it’s about time that the Coast had its own pop culture event.” For more information find the Central Coast Pop Culture Initiative on Facebook. Media Release, 29 Jun 2012 Kevin Pellew, CCPCI

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Forresters Beach 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

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory • Meditation • Support Groups Point Clare Arts & • Friendship Groups Crafts • Music and Movement for Wed - Adult Art Class under 5 Approaches to Visual Arts, • Rooms for hire supported by History of 4363 1044 Art, to develop your own style Computer Groups Wed & Frid - Adults AACC Computer Bunka Embroid, Cards, Club Inc. Crotchet, Cross Stitch or www.aacc.asn.au bring your own $3/session Help with all Computing Point Clare Community problems, Program demos Hall + Q&A sessions 10am - 12noon 2nd Wed Windows, 7 4325 5007 10pm

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Brisbane Water Historical Society) • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Narara Valley High School Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce Fountains Road, Narara 4325 2270 3rdWed,Linux9.30am12.30pm @ East Gosford Fellowship of First Progress Hall Fleeters Central 4th Thur, Social + Coast For anyone Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm @ East Gosford Progress interested in early history Hall - Cnr Webb Rd & or early family histories. You don’t need to be a Henry Parry Drive First Fleeter to attend. E:secretary@aacc.asn.au Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 4362 1918 or 4324 10:30am 4323 1849 2740

Central Coast Art Society Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday - Call 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 - 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed and Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed at Gosford City Seniors Computer Arts Centre. Demo by Club Central Coast Guest artist E: publicity@ Inc. artcentralcoast.asn.au Classes for Beginners 4325 1420 held Mon Tues. Also Community Groups classes Mon - Fri for most programs - see website. All Rotary Club of classes are 10am - 12md Kariong/Somersby or 1 - 3pm Kincumber & This international service District Neighbourhood club exists to improve lives Centre. of communities in Australia PC and Mac meetings held and other countries. Join at Avoca Beach Bowling us for fun-filled activities, Club 1st Mon with a Guest fellowship and friendship at Speaker breakfast at Phillip House, 4369 2530 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am Health Groups 4340 4529 Asbestos Diseases kersuebay@philliphouse. Found. of Aust. com.au Central Coast Asbestos

Central Coast Family History Society Inc. All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history are available through the Society at 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford. or www.centralcoastfhs. org.au Meet 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall E Gosford 4324 5164

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Central Coast Concert Band Every Tues 7:15 - 9:30pm Community playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre. Diseases Support Wyoming Community 0407 894 560 (CCADS) Centre or 0411 272 640 The diagnosis of an Local community cente asbestos disease can be that provides a wide Soundwaves devastating. We provide range of programs and information, advocacy and Men’s acapella 4 part activities incl. Tai Chi, knowledge that you are not harmony chorus - for all Yoga, Zumba, Blokes ages, all welcome alone, a safe environment Breakfast’s, Community for expressing fears, a 7:00pm Mon Central Markets, Out of School positive atmosphere and Coast Leagues Club Hours Care, Play Groups . humour. Ourimbah RSL 0405 030 945 4323 7483 randtbale@bigpond.com 4th Wed manager@wyomingcc. 4344 4489 org.au Probus Clubs

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Probus Club of Avoca Come along and hear interesting guest speakers, make new friends and join us in our social activities. 10am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club

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Gosford City Toastmasters Providing a supportive and positive learning environment to enable individuals to develop oral communication and Probus Club Nth leadership skills. Gosford 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford For retirees who seek Bowling Club companionship and 4340 1929 intellectual stimulus, fun emcloon@bigpond.net.au and fellowship through Special Interest outings. 4th Tues Central Coast Leagues Club 10am Central Coast 4324 8898 4365 4208 Amateur Radio Club Do you wish to join the Ourimbah combined world wide hobby of Probus Club Amatuer Radio? Dandaloo Our mixed friendly club St, Kariong Saturdays welcomes new members. 11am to 4pm We have interesting guest 4340 2500 ccarc@ccarc.org.au speakers and have varied activities. Make new Australasian Native friends. Orchid Society Check out our website www.probussouthpacific. Dedicated to the cultivation and conservation oof org/pcourimbah Monthly meetings First Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed 10am Niagara Park Wed, Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Community Centre Narara - 8pm 4332 1538 4340 5157 Terrigal Ladies Central Coast Probus Club Handweavers, For retired ladies seeking companionship & to Spinners and Textile Arts Guild listen to interesting guest speakers and participate Spinning and weaving, in social activities. Rotary patchwork and quilting Hall, Duffy’s Rd Terrigal - felting and other fibre and fabric crafts - Workshops 1st Mon 1.30pm and Community quiting 4385 3395 bees - Day and Night Groups Probus Club West 4325 4743 Gosford For retired or semi www.centralcoasthsguild. org.au retired people to enjoy friendships, lunches, Central Coast outings & trips. 2nd Thur Narara Campus Friends Inc Community Centre, 2 Promotes post school Pandala Rd Narara 10am learning to improve life for individuals and the 4362 7227 Central Coast community: Public Speaking Advocacy, Dinners, Discussions, Speakers, Coastal Awards, Newsletters and Communicators Toastmasters Club Special Projects 4324 0023 Helps you develop confidence by improving Gosford Business your speaking skills - make fun and encouragement Improvement District a part of the learning. GBID aims to make Meetings are entertaining Gosford a safer, cleaner, vibrant, and educational with commercially an enthusiastic and attractive regional city supportive membership. through regular festivals events, mthly 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca and markets, beautification and business retention projects. Markets held 2nd Sat & seasonal events throughout the year. 200 Mann St Gosford 4322 7726 info@gosford.com.au

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Women’s Groups Girl Guides The largest female organisation in the World. Women 18 + needed for leadership & admin roles. Make a contribution to the young women of tomorrow, share your skills and make new friends. No previous experience required, full training available. 4328 3247 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Wanted Women to join our social indoor bowls Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 0412 773 441 Gosford RSLSubBranch Women’s Auxiliary For women over 18 years. We raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North Women making a difference with friendship, personal service and international understanding. Social activities combined with fund raising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Wed 7pm Phillip House Kariong gosfordnorthiw@live.com. au 4324 7176 Soroptimist International SI is a dynamic organisation for professional and business women, through advocacy, awareness and action. 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal sibrisbanewater@siswp. org 4367 6331 Kincumber View Club For ladies looking for a place to make friends. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am Interesting speakers & a delicious lunch, bus trips, movie days, luncheons and home functions. 4382 4139

Terrigal View Club Luncheon meeting followed by a guest speaker 1st Wed, other activities, outings and functions monthly, visitors welcome Indoor Bowls Mixed Breakers Club Dover Rd Social Wamberal Central Coast Leagues 4358 5500 Club - 5 sessions weekly 4363 2360 43686811

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interpretation to showcase the beauty of the region they call home. “This book is one of the most exciting ventures I have been involved in for many years,” said Ken. The book is also the culmination of the Ken Duncan Photo Awards, a photo competition that opened the project to anyone whose images depicted the true spirit of the Central Coast region. “The competition drew out the hidden talents of many unknown photographers and the standard of entries far exceeded our expectations. “I believe many of the people whose entries have been included in this book are real photographic stars of the future. Councils, government agencies and businesses have come together, united in their passion to share this picturesque piece of coastline and hinterland with a wider audience. “Without the sponsors, this project was simply too big an undertaking for one organisation,” said Mr Duncan. “The support across the board has been fantastic and just proves that with a commitment to something positive and proactive, a region can showcase all that is good, instead of concentrating on the negative aspects that serve no purpose whatsoever. “I still recall my excitement at being published with the release of my first book The Last Frontier in 1987. “You never forget the first time you see your own work in print. “Photography is now the number one hobby in Australia and this exhibition and book provide an amazing reinforcement of the beauty of the Central Coast and the work of some of our most talented photographers,” concluded Ken. Media Release, 12 Jul 2012 Louise Duff, Brilliant Logic

he National Broadband Co Discovery Truck will be visiting Gosford on Monday, July 23, and will aim to highlight the various types of things available on the NBN through outdoor displays, high definition video screens, cameras and audio equipment.

The project is supported by the Central Coast Broadband Infrastructure Group (CC-BIG), Regional Development Central Coast (RDACC), councils, community, business and professional leaders. The NBN Co Discovery Truck is a 23-tonne interactive demonstration centre, which is designed to bring to life the benefits that the Network can deliver for health, education and business services, educate and answer any questions the Central Coast community may have about the Network rollout and how the NBN will benefit everyone and demonstrate the equipment that residents will have in their homes Central Coast Broadband Infrastructure Group co-chairman Mr David Abrahams said: “This is a great opportunity for members of the community to come and see firsthand what the NBN will be able to offer them as individuals and as business leaders.” “As one of the first NBN rollout locations in Australia, the visit of the NBN Co. Discovery Truck is an important step towards ensuring individuals and community groups are aware of the benefits the NBN will bring to the Central Coast,” added Mr Abrahams. The NBN Co. Truck will be hosting free 20 minute interactive demonstrations throughout the day. Additionally a fundraising barbecue will be held, with funds going to the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre in order for Central Coast

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Fourth time successful for Gosford

Big Rugby wins for Kariong and Terrigal ariong defeated Gosford at Kariong Oval by 39 points to eight in round 12 of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition held on Saturday, July 7.

After a fairly even struggle at the start, Kariong took control late in the first half to set up the win. Both teams made the best of the conditions in the opening stages of the match despite playing on a field that was extremely muddy in sections. Both teams had their chances in the opening 10 minutes but it was Kariong who were to open the scoring with a try in the 12th minute of the first half. Flanker Afele Tongia crashed over for the try after a strong run. The conversion by halfback Scott Hanley saw Kariong take the lead by seven points to nil. Gosford were quick to hit back when outside centre Tim Hill kicked a penalty goal to bring the scores closer together at eight points to three. However, it was Kariong who was playing the more aggressive rugby. They were dominating field position and Gosford had major problems in getting out of the muddy

conditions at their end of the field. Kariong kicked a penalty goal to go further ahead by 10 points to three. In the 25th minute of the half, Kariong went even further ahead on the scoreboard when No.8 Moanna Talakai crashed over for the first of his two tries. Scott Hanley kicked the conversion once again and Kariong had jumped to a very handy 17 points to three lead. At this stage of the match, Kariong were dominant both on the scoreboard and on the paddock. Kariong kicked a further penalty goal, and scored a try late in the half to go to the half time break leading by 27 points to three. Kariong had played some excellent rugby in the first half. Their forward pack as a whole had worked well as a unit. Best for Kariong were their flankers Afele Tongia and Steven Walls, as well as No.8 Moanna Talakia and

half back Scott Hanley. Gosford were not in the match at this stage but their lock Luke Hennig never stopped trying and was all over the paddock. The game was put beyond doubt early in the second half when Kariong crossed for their fourth converted try to lead by 34 points to three. The second half never rose to any great standard and, although Gosford did make a better effort in the second half, Kariong played the half knowing that the game was secure. Both teams scored a try in the last quarter of the match to make the final score in favour of Kariong to the tune of 39 points to eight. The win by Kariong placed them level with Gosford on 36 points in third spot. Terrigal were able to gain victory late in the game in the clash with Warnervale at Woongarrah Oval. Terrigal won by 28 points to 22 in another very close game of rugby.

The game was evenly fought throughout, with neither team able to gain any major ascendancy. Warnervale went to the halftime break leading by 17 points to 15 and would have had high hopes of going on for victory. Warnervale maintained the lead until the last ten minutes of the match when Terrigal crossed for a try to take the lead in the match. The Terrigal side was able to hang on for the win from that point. It was a very tight victory for the Terrigal side but one that the team needed. Cameron Strachan had a good game for Terrigal scoring 13 individual points with a try and three goals. He was well supported by Joe Taylor and Jonathon Small. Best for Warnervale were Richard Aholelei, Jarryd Lees and Josh Rennie. Both teams will take a lot from the result. For Terrigal it was their first win for several weeks and Warnervale know they played well despite it being another very close loss.

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or the fourth time, Gosford City Bowling Club has been successful in winning the RSL number one Pennant.

The final contest on Wednesday, June 27, was an indication that the title would not be won easily, but consistency was rewarded. Munmorah were Gosfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final opponents, and halfway through the contest it looked like the result would be a foregone conclusion with Gosford way out ahead. But Munmorah had other

ideas when, with three ends to go, they were trailing by just one shot. Both clubs played some magnificent bowls over the final three ends and Gosford was successful to the score of 40 to 34. Email, 27 June 2012 Rex Brown, Gosford City Bowling Club

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Central Coast Sports History Central Coast Grandstand will include articles on the history of various sports on the Coast, with photographs where possible, subject to space available in each edition. Many of our readers have shown a great deal of interest in having historical information included in our papers and while sport is usually about here and now, we should not forget

past achievements. If you would like your sport, club, school or team included and have information and photographs, please send them to us for consideration. Contact details are on page 2. There are no

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Sombersby teen wins at nationals

$5.18 million for Narara Valley Sporting Precinct N arara Valley S p o r t i n g P r e c i n c t will receive over $2.5 million from the Regional D e v e l o p m e n t Australia Fund (RDAF) to develop a new sporting facility.

“This investment reflects the significance of the Central Coast at both state and federal levels,” said Regional Development Australia Central Coast chairman Mr Dave Abrahams. The funding from RDAF will contribute to the development of new, high quality facilities capable of holding local and regional

sporting events. The $2.5 million from RDAF contributes to a $5.18 million project, which includes the construction of new sporting fields, flood lighting, and a recreational building which includes amenities and a clubhouse. The funding from RDAF also allows the Sporting Precinct to take advantage of its location, with the construction of a viewing platform to showcase its location near the wetlands also forming part of the project. The Hon Simon Crean said that Government funding combined with other sources created a strong investment partnership. “It is expected that

the local economy will be stimulated by attracting regionally significant sporting events,” Mr Crean said. Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said the $5.18 million project would be an important contribution to the Central Coast. “Projects such as the Narara Valley Sporting Project receive funding because they leverage other investments and demonstrate clear long-term regional benefits, including jobs and opportunities for the community,” Ms O’Neill said. Media Release, 9 Jul 2012 Peter McCabe, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP Kate Ellis

omersby teenager Abbey Wilcox was part of the trio that won gold at the National Gymnastics Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park during the last two weeks of May.

Willcox was selected as part of the NSW Gymnastics Acrobatics Team to compete in the Women’s Trio Acrobatics event. After two very polished performances, her trio was awarded the gold medal in their event. Abbey’s trio competed at state trials earlier this

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successful career in artistic gymnastics, which saw her achieve level seven State Champion and National Champion on beam and floor last year. Newsletter, 6 Jul 2012 Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community News

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year and eventually the state championships in April where her trio cam third. Building on that performance the girls went on to become National Champions a few weeks ago. Abbey only made the switch to acrobatics in February this year after a

angrove Mountain Pony Club Show Jumping Championship was held on June 23-24 with around 70 riders in attendance.

Dana Seaton on Warrobill Inidianna Mount of Sugarloaf Pony Club was awarded A Grade Champion while Alex Watts on Skyward Bound from Wingham Pony Club was named A Grade Reserve Champion. Madeline Hay on Storm from Bouddi Pony Club was B Grade Champion and Rebecca Anderson

on Fortune Hunter from Mangrove Mountain Pony Club was B Grade Reserve Champion. Sammie Chaney Butt on Cookie Monster from Dural Pony Club was D Grade Champion and Claudia Fuerscke on Kalbradia Park Stormboy from Toronto was D Grade Reserve Champion. E Grade Champion

was Sophie Walker from Matcham Valley Pony Club and E Grade Reserve Champion was Alex Jones on Corvan Park Soda Pop from Watagans Pony Club. Newsletter, 6 Jul 2012 Tanya Hardin, Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community News

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Wyong Council contributes $50,000

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yong will host the Championship Division of the State age netball titles for the ﬁrst time from Saturday, June 30, to Monday, July 2, thanks to the joint efforts of Wyong Netball Association and Wyong Shire Council.

One of the recipients, Soldiers Beach Surf Club

Joshua selected for Australia

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Mayor Bob Graham (right), presents a cheque to Surf Life Saving Central Coast president Stuart Harvey, at the Shelly Beach Surf Club. said that Council’s ﬁnancial contribution to the clubs was aimed to assist with their ongoing expenses. “Although we have built two new clubs at Soldiers and Shelly Beach in the past 12 months, and also have a new club at Toowoon Bay, some of our other clubs still require money for maintenance work. “It is important we look after all our surf clubs because they are important

elements in our community and our volunteer surf lifesavers do a terriﬁc job giving up their time on weekends to look after beach goers. “Anyone heading to our beaches should know that, if they listen and follow the direction of these trained volunteer life savers, they will have an enjoyable and safe time,” said mayor Cr Graham.

orthlakes High School student Joshua Glachan has been selected to represent Australia in the U16 boys’ oztag team in the World Cup to be held in December in New Zealand.

He has also represented Sydney North Schools in both the open touch and open football. Josh plays for the U16 Central Coast Mariners Football team who are currently leading the competition after 10 rounds.

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Mayor Cr Bob Graham described this as a major coup for Wyong and said Council was proud to support the Netball NSW State Age Championships with funds from its sporting sponsorship program. “The Championships are expected to provide a huge ﬁnancial boost for the region with over 4030 netballers and spectators at Baker Park in Wyong alone. “All of these visitors bring dollars to this region, not to mention that these kinds of events provide for sporting opportunities and generate community pride. “I congratulate Wyong Netball Association on their great work in attracting this event to the area,” said Cr Graham. Wyong Netball

Association’s Christine Miles said the association was “really thrilled” to be holding this event. “The State Age Championships are the single largest sporting event held in the southern hemisphere every year. “We thank Wyong Shire Council for their support in helping us to secure this event,” Ms Miles said. Wyong Shire Council and the Wyong Netball Association have worked together for a number of years to invest in the netball facilities at Baker Park in order to win the prestigious sports event for the area. Six new courts have been built, other courts have been resurfaced, netball posts repaired and replaced and the car park improved. “Winning this event took much preparation and is a great example of how Council is able to work with local sports group like Wyong Netball Association to improve facilities and provide more opportunities to participate in sport,” Cr Graham said. “Sport is close to my heart, and this is what good sports development is all about.”

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Randwick Botany win 4x4Km state title

by Ron Bendall and David Tarbotton Photo: James Kaan

or the seventh year Randwick Botany relegated arch rival Sydney University into second place in an exciting open men’s 4x4km NSW Road Relay Championship at Ourimbah on Saturday, July 7.

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Baker Park to host netball championships

Council contributed a total of $51,810 towards the maintenance and operations of the six surf clubs in the Shire. An amount of $8635 was awarded to Lakes, Soldiers, The Entrance North, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay and Shelly Beach. Surf Life Saving Central Coast also received an $11,925 allocation from Council to ensure it continued to expand its services to beneﬁt residents and tourists. Surf Life Saving Central Coast president Mr Stuart Harvey said his organisation was extremely grateful for Council’s ongoing support. “The funds received from Wyong Shire Council are invaluable in ensuring the future ﬁnancial sustainability of the service that Surf Life Saving provides to the local beach going community,” Mr Harvey said. “These funds will be utilised to maintain the surf club facilities and assist in the purchase of essential lifesaving equipment. “Our six clubs and the branch are grateful for Wyong Shire Council’s continued acknowledgement of the service we provide and our importance to the community.” Mayor Cr Bob Graham

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yong Shire Council’s six surf clubs were presented with a cheque from Council on the night of Monday, June 4, to assist in their operations over the next 12 months.

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Pluim Park gets $1.8 million remier of NSW Mr Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Sport and Recreation Mr Graham Annesley joined member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein at Pluim Park, Lisarow, on Thursday, July 12, to present a $1.8 million grant to the Central Coast Football Club to fund the park’s upgrade.

“As always, it’s great to be on the Central Coast and I’m particularly pleased to be delivering the $1.8 million that will enable the Pluim Park redevelopment to start,” Mr O’Farrell said. “The popularity of football continues to grow on the Central Coast with over 13,000 members to reap the rewards of the upgraded sporting facility next year. “The funding will help to provide upgrades to the clubhouse, including change room facilities, but importantly, we will try and address some of the draining issues by including the introduction of water recycling for the fields,” Mr O’Farrell said. “I must also acknowledge the contribution of Peter Newell, Clubs NSW Chairman, and his team for their support of the NSW Government’s Club Grants scheme. “This project is an outstanding example of the good that comes from our registered clubs and will benefit local businesses, local people and local families as a result of the NSW Government’s

investment in the region,” Mr O’Farrell said. Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence also welcomed the announcement on the day and said the funding was evidence of the Government’s commitment to the people of the Central Coast. “This money will allow the playing surfaces to be returfed, an extension to the car park, new office space and a raft of improvements to the facilities,” Mr Spence said. “Work is expected to start in October with Pluim Park scheduled to re-open on March 1, 2013. “In honouring its promise to fund the upgrade of this local facility, the NSW Government is sending a clear message to people of the Central Coast,” Mr Spence added. Chairman of Central Coast Football Mr Darren Sprod said its members were excited. “We look forward to engaging with the footballing public on the Central Coast as well as helping provide employment on the Coast with the engagement of

companies during the construction phase of the project.”

Sponsorship for international competitors hree residents from the Gosford area have received a total of $3000 in sponsorship from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) to participate at international sporting events.

Niagara Park residents Terri Shilston and Mark Shamin have each received $1000 to represent the Australia Wushu and Tai Chi Team at the ninth Zhejiang International Traditional Wushu Competition to be held in China from July 1315. Both Terri and Mark were selected as a result of their active participation and results at various local, state and national sporting

events. Belinda Pohla of Wyoming has been awarded $1000 to attend the US International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) Open to be held in Florida from July 13-14. Belinda was selected after exceptional performances ranked her in the top 10 of her division during the 2011 ISKA circuit. A joint initiative of Gosford City and Wyong

Football school planned for Mt Penang

Elyse Gunner, 12 Jul 2012 Interviewee: Barry O’Farrell, Premier of NSW Media release, Marie Scoutas, Office of Barry O’Farrell

Shire Councils, CCROC provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event. In return for sponsorship, the recipients promote the Central Coast in the local, interstate and international arenas. Media Release, 10 Jul 2012 Gosford Council Media

nternational Football School CEO Mr Paul Chapman said negotiations with Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) are going well with plans underway for a football school to be located at Mt Penang.

“There are still a number of processes to complete with CCRDC to confirm the lease, however, we are confident this will occur in the coming weeks,” said Mr Chapman. “We recently added Year 5 and 6 to our application, so in 2013 we plan to offer places for students entering Year 5 to 10. “We believe this is the ideal time to start a focused football program and if we can start working with players from the age of 10 (Year 5), the players will be exposed to a unique and exciting new football program. “A normal day for our students will consist of four hours of class work and two

hours being involved in our football program, five days a week. “The day will start at 8.30am and finish at 3.30pm. “Students will then be able to go home and be part of their family without having to worry about being out late at night as they will have completed sufficient football training during the school day. “We will also be providing meals to our students, their morning tea and lunches will be provided to ensure they receive the nutrition they require to play to their optimum. “We have just recently released our fees for the school and we are now

taking applications for next year. “We have a number of prospective students already on the waiting list, however, we are particularly interested in increasing the number of female students on our waiting list and would welcome inquiries for parents with both girls and boys. “The last major step in the process is to get our DA through council to operate the school at Mt Penang. “The DA approval is the last major step in making this new school a reality on the Central Coast,” said Mr Chapman. Email, 12 Jul 2012 Paul Chapman, International Football