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All systems go for NBN in Gosford he long commute to Sydney for many Central Coast workers could be a thing of the past, with the switch on of the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Gosford on Tuesday, April 23.

Community leaders and local teleworkers switched on the NBN at 10am at the intersection of Dane Dr and Central Coast Highway, set against the backdrop of the heavy traffic on the busy Central Coast Highway. The switch on in the Gosford CBD and East Gosford connected over 1,000 premises, with the NBN rollout progressing across Berkeley Vale, West Gosford, Springfield and radiating out from Gosford and Berkley Vale Exchanges. Regional Development Australia chairman Mr Dave Abrahams said he saw the NBN rollout as another example of how the Central Coast could benefit from the sort of teamwork that the Central Coast Mariners were famous for. “The Central Coast is rapidly developing a teamwork ethos, the switch on of the NBN will further this momentum in businesses, educational institutions and for teleworking opportunities. “The NBN is an inspired policy and we’re pleased to acknowledge the very hard work local federal MPs have made on behalf of the

community. “I’m aware that not everyone understands the benefits that the NBN will bring to their lives and organisations. “It’s now a matter of continuing the educational process for the community about embracing the NBN and using it to benefit our fabulous Central Coast region,” said Mr Abrahams. Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said the switch on was a “very exciting day for residents and businesses around Gosford who will now be connected to the NBN and all the opportunities that it will bring”. “The NBN will revolutionise the way that locals will use the internet. “We will be able to see our doctor from home, and our kids will be able to take a specialist class at another school. “The tyranny of distance will become a thing of the past,” Ms O’Neill said. More than 2,391 residents and business owners have received a free connection to the NBN and are now able to access super-fast internet. “Locals are spoilt for choice when they switch to the NBN. “A standard NBN connection to the home or office is free and retail services are available from around $30 a month from 40 ISPs,” said Ms O’Neill. Local businesses will also benefit by being able to reach new customers around the world, including right here in the growing

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Asia-Pacific region. “This is a great opportunity for businesses to expand their operations from right here on the Central Coast into the global marketplace or for large companies to relocate into Gosford.” Ms O’Neill said. “We have 30,000 locals who commute to Sydney for work each day - that is a lot of people who would prefer to work closer to home and the NBN creates those new opportunities. “Workers will be able to tele-commute to the office a couple of days a week, so will spend less time on the

F3 or on a train and more time at home with their family. “The NBN will change the way we live, work, and access services and I’m delighted that here on the Coast we will be among the first in the country to benefit,” Ms O’Neill said. Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) CEO Mr Andrew Roach has also pledged his support the switch-on of the NBN. “The Region’s businesses and residents are set to benefit greatly from today’s switch-on of the NBN.

In proposing the Central Coast as one of the first locations for the NBN roll-out and following the successful bid for this project, RDACC established a specific broadband committee called Central Coast Broadband Infrastructure Group (CCBIG). Comprised of members from both Gosford and Wyong Councils, business leaders and representatives from educational institutions, the group works towards educating the different sectors of the community regarding developments and specific

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benefits of the NBN. “The CCBIG members have worked tirelessly to ensure the community has the opportunity to engage with spokespeople from NBN Co and that they are well informed of specific developments of the NBN as they arise” added Mr Roach. “The Central Coast is rapidly developing a teamwork ethos; the switch-on of the National Broadband Network will increase this momentum for businesses, educational institutions and for teleworking opportunities. “It’s now a matter of continuing the educational process for the community; we will demonstrate that by embracing the NBN not only will individuals and businesses benefit but so will our fabulous Central Coast Region,” said Mr Roach. A free NBN business forum will be held on Thursday, May 9, at the Central Coast Leagues Club from 12pm to 1pm. Attendees will find out about the opportunities and potential of high speed broadband and how it can help their business. Media Release, 22 Apr 2013 Nick Creevey, n2n Communications Media Release, 19 Apr 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP Media Release, 19 Apr 2013 Brooke Simmons, Pursuit Communications

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Water mains flushing osford Council is undertaking system wide water main flushing to improve the quality of drinking water being distributed to residents.

Gosford Council’s water and sewer operations manager Mr Michael Redrup said residents across Gosford City may be experiencing discoloured water issues due to higher than normal levels of manganese in the system. “The high levels of the naturally occurring mineral, manganese, has changed the colour of raw water in Mangrove Creek and Wyong River and is therefore causing issues with the colour of treated water entering the system,” Mr Redrup said. “Council staff are working hard to improve the

water quality to residents by adjusting the treatment process at Somersby Water Treatment Plant and starting system wide flushing to remove any discoloured water from the network. “Flushing and cleaning works will be completed overnight, between 9pm and 5.30am, to minimise any impacts on local residents. “The flushing will continue until the discoloured water issues have been resolved. “Residents may continue to experience incidences of discoloured water over the next few weeks until the flushing begins to take effect in council’s water mains and

storage reservoirs. “In the coming months council will also be undertaking an advanced mains cleaning program employing the latest technology designed to provide a comprehensive internal pipe clean in targeted areas. “Residents can also be assured that Council frequently tests water quality throughout the system and the water remains safe to drink and meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.” Media Release, 10 Apr 2013 Gosford Council Media

Ageing strategy to go public fter the success of last year’s Yarn Bombing project in the Gosford City Centre, Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) is calling for a passionate member of the local community to take charge of the 2013 Yarn Bombing project.

Yarn Bombing is an international art from, also called guerrilla knitting. It is a type of street art which uses colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn to dress up objects and trees in winter time. “As Gosford gets ready to pull on the winter woolies, an exciting opportunity exists for a passionate team leader to garner the support of other passionate local volunteers to transform the Gosford City Centre with colourful creations in July this year,’ said GBID manager Mr Paul Brach.

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“Our first ever Yarn Bombing exercise was in July 2012. “It totally transformed the trees in Gosford’s Kibble Park but also spread to William St Mall and into Mann St. “Everyone who saw the colourful creations was talking about the unexpected splash of colour for weeks. “Last year’s theme was Putting your heart into Gosford and almost all of the art works had a heart shape built into the pieces. “It was very creative and innovative.

“We have received Gosford City Council’s endorsement for this year’s project and we are now looking for a passionate team leader to put their own mark on Gosford’s parks and streets and take this project to the next level. “The community engagement is absolutely amazing,” said Mr Brasch. For more information, contact Paul on 4322 7726 or email manager@ gosfordcity.com.au. Media Release, 12 Apr 2013 Paul Brasch, GBID

ommunity members are being urged to have their say on the first ever Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy, jointly developed by Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the strategy was being developed in response to the ageing population of our region. “Already almost a quarter of the Central Coast is aged over 60 years and the proportion of this age group is going to experience significant growth in the coming decades,” Mayor Cr McKinna said. “This will provide a strategic approach to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population. “The overall aim is to support older residents to lead healthy, active and independent lives as they

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aged 50 years and older are invited to have input into the development of the Strategy before Friday, June 14. Residents can pick up a survey at Gosford and Wyong Councils’ Customer Contact Centres, Libraries or Senior Citizen Centres – 50 plus Leisure and Learning Centres. The survey can also be completed online at http://consultation.wyong. nsw.gov.au or www. haveyoursaygosford.com. au/positive-ageing-strategy. Media Release, 18 Apr 2013 Gosford Council Media

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“Bag It” to be screened in Terrigal free outdoor screening of the film “Bag It” will be held in Terrigal on Saturday, April 27, from 5pm to 7pm

“Bag It” follows Jeb Berrier as he tries to make sense of society’s dependence on plastic bags. Although his quest starts out small, Jeb soon learns that the problem extends past landfills to the waterways. The film, which is being screened thanks to the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA), in partnership with the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre and Gosford Council, is suitable for anyone aged from eight to 100 years. CMA coast and marine catchment officer Ms Hayley Leczkowski said this family friendly event was an opportunity for the local community to sit back under the stars, watch an award winning film and explore ways to help look after the environment. “The film night gives us a chance to reflect on our

actions and how we can change the way we use and dispose of plastic bags and other plastic packaging. “You will find out how local groups such as Take 3 are doing their bit to protect our local marine environment,” Hayley said. Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre representative Ms Jen Dwarte said she would like people to bring along a waste wise picnic and a blanket to settle in and watch “Bag It” play on a big screen under the stars. “There will be lots of free activities, including guided tours of the Marine Discovery Centre on the night between 5pm and 6pm,” Jen said. A free sausage sizzle and can of drink will also be provided. Media Release, 17 Apr 2013 Maree Whelan, CMA

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Kariong diorama completed 3D diorama of Kariong was completed on Sunday, March 10, by the Kariong Neighbourhood Centre and Kariong Mountain High School students after nearly 12 months in the making.

“When welcoming newcomers to the area it became apparent to The Kariong Neighbourhood Centre that the UBS directory map had not had a recent update therefore many of the streets, significant buildings and even the local High School were not being displayed,” said Kariong Neighbourhood Centre manager Ms Fiona Simpson. “We decided to print off a topographic map of the area and display it in the reception area. “This attracted a lot of interest from the local community. “Both children and adults alike were all fascinated by the map and enjoyed locating their own houses and pointing out places of interest. “We thought it would be a fabulous idea to extend on this interest by creating a mud map of the area. “We applied for and received the Community and Cultural grant through Gosford Council which enabled us the finances to work on our idea with the Kariong Mountain High School students. “We were keen for the local youth to develop a sense of pride in their local community and find out more about their man-made and natural environment. “A prize was offered for the most innovative and accurate A2 mud map. “The youth researched the area and spoke to locals to find out more about the surrounding bushwalks and Aboriginal sites.

“They worked with their art teachers learning new creative skills to symbolize these structures using clay, cardboard, paints, and recycled materials. “Three of the maps were chosen and prizes were given in the school assembly. “The maps were displayed at the High School and at the Neighbourhood Centre; many members of the community commented on how it would be even better to have the map on a bigger scale so that the street names and bushwalks could be easily identified. “We then went for stage two of the project – to create an eight foot realistic model of Kariong and its surroundings. “The idea was the easy bit; we then had to find a model maker who could create it. “We found Jay Crandell at the Terrigal Craft Markets; “He was making small scale models. “I approached him about working with local community artists on this massive project. “In August 2012 we had our first meeting to discuss how we would actually physically create the 3D Diorama,” said Ms Simpson. According to Mr Crandell, the project was “impossible”. “Tthe project involved the creation of a three dimensional map, or diorama, of Kariong village and its local environment and attractions. “It was to be approximately 2400x2400mm, or 8ft x 8ft.

“It was to be mounted vertically, against a wall, and be able to survive external weather conditions. “It was also to be child safe and promote interaction. “Within the time and budget allocated… impossible. “However, Fiona, the fellow artists, and the opportunity, were too good to walk away from. “It would just be a challenge, that’s all. “I would like to offer my most sincere gratitude to all the people who contributed the Kariong 3D Diorama Project. “I’m sure I am unaware of just how many people did contribute to the whole process (like many artists, my head was firmly in the clouds pretty much the whole time). “I would like to thank the efforts of everyone, from Gosford Council to the students of Kariong High School, from the Tourist Information Centre to the local community groups. “From the very beginning, Fiona Simpson in particular, and all at the Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, provided the utmost support and understanding. “I am very impressed indeed. “The project was the most challenging artistic endeavour I have ever attempted. “More than a few times I felt the strong desire to say

‘I quit’. “It was simply too challenging, and it poked and prodded almost all my anxieties and self-doubts. “The fact that I completed it at all is largely due to the

team of people I worked closest with. “They really are good bunch! “Without doubt though, my deepest gratitude goes to my partner in crime, my

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Seniors Week concert at Ettalong Robyn Creswell, Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia, Gosford City Sub-Branch Richard Mehrtens, Ofﬁce of Deborah O’Neill MP

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ttalong Beach’s three day festival was held from Friday, March 15, to Sunday, March 17, with an estimated 12,000 people in attendance.

Local shop owners reported high levels of trading with some recording all time record day sales on the Sunday. Festival attractions ranged from the quirky Ettalong Beach Retro Bash on the Friday night, which sold out prior to the night, the Big Sing Workshop and ﬁlm screenings on Saturday and Sunday, which were also sold out, plus the all-day Street Festival with wall to wall entertainment on the Sunday. Two separate stages operated all day on the Sunday with a wide variety of entertainers. “The Lolo Lovina Gypsy Caravan stage was a huge hit with the crowd and I’m sure we will see it again on the Coast at other events,” said creative director Ms Ylenna Zajec. “On the main stage Bukhu, the Mongolian throat singer, completely changed the atmosphere when he began to sing. “It was just

extraordinary. “I could see that the crowds were absolutely enthralled by what Bukhu was doing with his voice, he was later joined by three members of the Bridge Project, Tunji Beier, John Robinson and Andy Busuttil for their ﬁrst public performance of Bukhu’ s new ensemble, Ecrrus,” said Ms Zajec. Ettalong Beach Business Group president Ms Jeanette Polley said “some of the stall holders have already booked for next year’s festival so that they don’t miss out”. “We have had great support from our sponsors this year and greatly appreciate their generous contributions to the festival. “We thank Gosford City Council, 2GO, NBN, Bendigo Bank, Ettalong Beach Club, Earth Central, Wot’s Hot, Ettalong Tourist Resort, McKay Properties and IGA,” she said. The festival is organised by the Ettalong Beach Business Group and is scheduled each year at the beginning of autumn to stimulate activity for the town at a low time in the tourist season.

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he annual Seniors Week Concert was held on Thursday, March 21, at the Ettalong Leisure and Learning Centre.

The Retro Beach Bash on Friday, March 15

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said she was happy to host the Seniors Week Concert again this year with Chris King. “This is always such a wonderful day out, and this year was bigger than ever,” said Ms O’Neill. The 200 guests enjoyed local musical acts and performances, as well as a complimentary lunch. The contributions of long-serving community volunteers were also

recognised with an awards presentation. Three local Vietnam Veterans were presented with awards by Patricia Amphlett, also known as Little Patty. The veterans, Alan Ball, Jack Chalker and Pat Bright, have all been members of the Vietnam Veterans’ Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia Gosford City Sub-Branch for over a decade each and have spent those years working to help other veterans on the Central Coast. The Sub-Branch has a Drop-in Centre on the corner of Beach

St and Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong, where diggers from all theatres of war and peacekeeping, in which the ADF was involved, can receive assistance with their pension applications and welfare assistance for themselves and their families. “The concert is not just about having a good time, it is a wonderful opportunity to come together to recognise the great work of so many that work tirelessly in our community and often don’t get the recognition they deserve,” said Ms O’Neill.

osford RSL Sub Branch will hold its annual ANZAC Day service and dawn service at Gosford Cenotaph on Thursday, April 25.

The dawn service will begin at 6am following a short march, which will commence at 5:45am from near the Gosford Police

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n ANZAC Day service will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the Cenotaph in Empire Bay from 11am. The service is conducted annually and last year attracted around 400 people with over 20

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lub Wyong will host two ANZAC Day ceremonies on Thursday, April 25. The dawn service will be held from 5:45am in the Club's car park. The mid-morning service

will then commence at 9:30am in the Wyong Town Park. A march from Hely St to the Club will follow the service. Live entertainment will be provided by the Club from 12pm with normal

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trading following the services. CLUB Wyong representative Ms Cheryl Morris said it was great that the Club was able to provide these ANZAC Day services to residents of Wyong Shire.

Woy Woy Merv Heath, Woy Woy Ettalong RSL

he Woy Woy-Ettalong RSL has a number of events planned for ANZAC Day on Thursday, April 25, beginning with a dawn service at 5:30am at Woy Woy Memorial Park. A dawn service march will also be conducted, with those wishing to participate to assemble at Woy Woy

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ANZAC Day services NZAC Day services will be held at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park at Ourimbah and Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens at Green Point on Thursday, April 25, at 9am and 11am respectively.

“The Palmdale Group would like to welcome everyone to attend one of our ANZAC Day services this year to commemorate and pay respect to the memory of our fallen service men and women,” said The Palmdale Group general manager Lee Caddis.

“Our ANZAC Day services are beautifully presented with the Central Coast’s award winning gardens as the backdrop. “Full memorial and wreath laying services will be conducted at both Palmdale and Greenway by local celebrant Mr Graham

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Crossing. “All are welcome to join us for these solemn occasions,” said Ms Caddis. Media Release, 27 Mar 2013 Carolyn Sobczak, The Palmdale Group

Free horticultural workshop at Mangrove markets ocal horticulturalist Mr Ryan Howard will host a workshop at the May Mangrove District Market to be held on Sunday, May 12, in the Mangrove Mountain Hall.

Mr Howard has been operating his horticultural business New Leaves since 2008 to fulfil a lifelong passion for creating gardens inspired by nature. He has worked in the horticulture industry since the age of 16 and in 2011

a New Leaves designed and maintained garden at Somersby won Best Speciality (Native) Garden in the Gosford City Garden awards. New Leaves has its own nursery which features a wide range of native plants

and specialises in bush tucker plants that are local to the area. Other services offered by New Leaves include garden design, creation and maintenance. Email, 16 Apr 2013 Cathie Denniss, Tuggerah

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he first heat of the Sea Fm Discovered competition will be held on Friday, May 3, at the Hub in Erina Fair.

Sea Fm’s Discovered competition is looking for young aspiring singersongwriters and talented vocalists between the ages of 11 and 24 years old. Up to $10,000 in prizes

are being offered to help the winner kickstart their career. Heats are held on the first Friday of the month. A percentage of the money raised from the events will also support

youth charity Musicians Making a Difference. Email, 17 Apr 2013 Jennie Dias, Gosford Council

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The members are celebrating the Guild’s 40th year of work across a vast range of fabric and fibre crafts including weaving, spinning, hand-dyeing of fleeces, felting, fabric art,

patchwork and quilting, knitting and crocheting. The day will include displays of members’ works, demonstrations and sale of quality craft items. The guild aims to

maintain skills and traditions of fabric and fibre craft for future generations. Media Release, 9 Apr 2013 Deb Buist, Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Inc

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Supporters need to speak up ere we go again.

This time, Peter Carstairs and his minority mob of naysayers are yet again trying to deny Gosford and therefore the Central Coast of becoming a vibrant, relevant region. Their argument to my mind is short sighted and dare I say self-centred. They are focusing on what they perceive to be best for now, not the future. It is the Gosford of the future which will impact on whether our kids and grandkids have future life and, equally importantly, work in the Gosford and Central Coast area. Already every single weekday over 30,000 coasties commute to work. Why? They should be able to get work here on the Coast. We have one of Australia’s highest levels of unemployment, especially youth. The Central Coast is

regarded as a low socioeconomic region. We have an unacceptably high level of suicide. Sensible progressive development is the way to have a positive impact on these sad statistics. Gosford and the Central Coast Region is at the brink, the choice is either the Carstair et al myopic option, thus condemning us to continue to be a back water region squashed between Sydney and Newcastle devoid of adequate services and government support or; a bright, vibrant, forward thinking, culturally significant and economically desired region in Australia. Regrettably Carstairs and his minority mob continue to say “no, no no”.

Thankfully our new Council and the new general manager are taking a positive, moving forward approach. Anecdotal evidence shows that the vast majority of Gosford residents are in favour of bringing Gosford into the 21st century, including the Waterfront Development project. However they are the silent majority. Therefore, as with so many projects before, this project has the potential to be derailed by a microscopically small, but vocal group of individuals. If you care about your kids and grandkids future in Gosford and the Central Coast speak up now. Tomorrow could be too late. Email, 17 Apr 2013 Ian Kilpatrick, Green Point

Lighting won’t do any damage n reply to J Church (Coast Community News, March 26) regarding his objections to Gosford Council re: Council allowing three 27m high lighting towers at Saratoga Oval.

Firstly, Mr Church, it is something called progress, something that you and your cohorts seem to know nothing about. The towers will not obstruct any views and will be of minimal thickness. Secondly, the lighting will assist young kids and others to train for their various sports. We need our children to be active outdoors rather than stay indoors playing computer games and the like for hours on end.

A survey of the birds in your area suggests that the hours of lighting would not impact on any bird life at all. The one Bush Stonecurlew has time and time again refused to be partnered with any other of its own kind, in fact it has chased any offer to it, away.

You and your friends down the road have been opposed to any activities for a long time and have whinged about anything that will disturb your lives. Perhaps you would like a boom gate at the top of the street on Steyne Rd to keep worrisome people and dogs out. Letter, 9 Apr 2013 Ian Killen, Saratoga

More studies needed before construction starts efore any plans for the rezoning of Gosford waterfront are made, it is imperative that the starting point must be an independent assessment of possible changes to the area brought about by global warming, rising sea levels and extreme weather events.

Studies carried out by the University of New England and The Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation immediately to the North of Gosford, for the NSW State Government, indicate conclusively that the significant changes to coastal topography are taking place and will continue in the future. Who knows where water levels will be in 100 or 200 years’ time? Who would risk large amount of money on buildings in the area? Who would be prepared to write insurance against flooding and storm damage? Where is the independent feasibility study? Already there is vacant land and many derelict buildings in the immediate area which doubtlessly would be developed for residential or business premises if deemed commercially viable by private sector developers. All this planning has arisen from the perceived need to revitalise the Gosford CBD, but in actual fact has been corrupted to the point where business confidence in the CBD has been gutted by uncertainty over if, or when, new competitive enterprises will be established on the waterfront, or in the area subject to this rezoning proposal. There is a desperate need for an independent enquiry, including the independent Commission Against Corruption. It would appear that normal democratic processes have been

perverted so that we now have a process under which our elected representatives are reliant on advisers, who are also the planners, promoters, and beneficiaries of the scheme. These people carry all the appearances of a scam perpetuated by people with a resolve to keep greedily sucking on the public teat, with a callous disregard for the waste of public money. Instead of being a localised problem, the rejuvenation of Gosford CBD has now become part of the general Gosford malaise of too many people and not enough employment. Apparently, this situation is sufficiently unique to prompt the Australian National University to conduct a study into the social consequences caused by the extreme levels of stress imposed on workers subject to travelling for many hours in peak traffic to find employment. The results of this stress are abundantly evident in the alarming statistics relating to domestic violence, child abuse, divorce, mental health, suicide, youth unemployment, alcohol abuse, drugs, crime and homelessness. The last thing in the world Gosford needs is high density residential development on the primary school site translating into increased numbers on the already overloaded transport systems.

There is, however, a desperate need for a conveniently situated primary school specially tuned to assist the families of commuters, which as well as providing a much needed service, would also create employment opportunities. It is, in fact, quite incredible that the Department of Planning and infrastructure still stubbornly persists with plans to redevelop any part of the Gosford Waterfront in the face of the unprecedented avalanche of criticism contained in public submissions. These submissions amounted to 643 opposed, three comments, and a mere 11 in support, and only then in the context that action was needed to help Gosford CBD. This heavy-handed, undemocratic land grab must be viewed with extreme suspicion as the latest attempt by the state to profit from the sale of prime waterfront land. The streets of Gosford could be gold plated with the millions of dollars thrown away over a period of many years on the pretext of helping to sustain commerce. But, in actual fact has had a negative impact, the waterfront remains wasteland, and not a cent worth of benefit has flowed to residents. The people of Gosford have a right to be angry, very angry. Letter, 2 Apr 2013 Thomas Rodwell, Niagara Park

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he Central Coast Country Music Festival was held on the weekend of Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 10, at Memorial Park, The Entrance.

The event had a line-up of over 90 of Australia’s country artists and performers at over 25 venues throughout Wyong Shire and Gosford City. “This event is a wonderful boost for the local economy, said The Entrance Town Centre Management manager Mr Paul Barnes. “Large numbers of visitors, both locally and from out of town, came to the region to attend the festival. “We are delighted to welcome visitors to our town and the region each year for this event, which is now starting to rival other large Country Music Festivals in Australia. “The festival, having celebrated its 13th year, is not only for our local community to enjoy but is beneﬁcial to the local economy through job creation. “Picture perfect weather for the entire three days saw huge crowds gather on the foreshore of The Entrance with venues

mostly fully booked throughout the weekend. “Accommodation properties recorded

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our region.” A discussion paper released by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure titled Sydney over the next 20 years has revealed that Sydney’s population estimates for 2031 are far higher than anticipated in its 2005 Metropolitan Strategy, resulting in demand for more than 570,000 new homes. In response to this, Mr Gordon said that the Central Coast must be prepared to accommodate the on-ﬂow of Sydney’s burgeoning population. “As the largest land owner on the Central Coast, we understand that it is our responsibility to work with other key stakeholders to ensure the region is prepared for the future,” said Mr Gordon. “In addition to Menindee Ridge, Darkinjung is continually exploring opportunities to offer affordable housing options to the region. “We are currently in the process of working through a development application with our land holdings at Halekulani through the future establishment of a Manufactured Home

Estate comprised of 251 dwellings. “Along with delivering affordable and sustainable residences to the local community, this project will create a number of employment and enterprise development opportunities,” he said. Media release, 18 Mar 2013 Alison Orren, Brilliant Logic

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is not suitable for rural use, and would certainly help to provide more rate income for Council as well as help boost our local economy. “All up, we are talking about a combined total of more than 600 hectares of land, divided into close to 500 lots ranging between one and three hectares.” Jilliby Stage Two contains 355 hectares of land, which will be the potential home for 197 lots. In addition, 76 hectares of land at this location is proposed to be set aside for conservation and drainage. The Old Farm on Old Maitland Rd is located around 2km south of the F3 Tuggerah interchange. It has been proposed to be rezoned into 270 lots in village zoning and 30 lots in environment living and conservation areas. Developing both sites is expected to create in excess of 620 jobs over 10 years. “We need a balance of housing around the Shire and, while this is at the top end of the market, we also approved a Granny Flat or Fonzie Flat at the same Council meeting,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “We are very conscious of creating housing that can cater for all budgets ranging from low cost,

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Forum gets personal letter submitted by Ian Killen of Saratoga (Coast Community News, March 26) began by defending Gosford Council’s intention to pursue floodlighting of Saratoga Oval for training purposes, but degenerated into an unfounded personal attack on me, even though, to my knowledge, we have never met.

Community A needs to focus on real problems any commentators express despair with regards to the “lack of development” in relation to the Gosford Waterfront and CBD.

I believe this despair is based on the wrong premise. The powers that be, possibly resulting from vested interests, wish to impose their desires re the Gosford CBD and waterfront on the general public. One only needs to compare the Council released document, Gosford Waterfront Strategy, (December 2006) with The Landing proposal (September 2011). The proposed development of the Gosford Waterfront in the first document showed a mature understanding of community wishes allowing free and unrestricted access to the waterfront. Five years later, The Landing proposal in comparison could best be described as an abomination, in particular Stages two and three. Most of the 10,700 people who signed the petition against The Landing probably signed in objection to these stages. The present rezoning

proposal is no better, leaving one deeply concerned and agreeing with Cathy Moss (Forum, April 9) that the rezoning could “irrevocably override future community democratic rights”. May I suggest to the powers that be that rather than trying to force their desires re the Gosford CBD and waterfront on the general community, they instead listen to the community’s wishes? Perhaps both local papers could combine and start a community based campaign along the lines of “What are your wishes re the development of the Gosford CBD and waterfront”? No action to be taken until at least 2,000 or so independent responses have been received. Email, 11 Apr 2013 Col Hodgson, Mount Elliot

Mr Killen wrote that I did not like lights, dogs, activities in my area, sport, kids’ sport and children in general, all because I happen to live near Saratoga Oval and oppose Council’s decision. For Mr Killen’s information, and anyone else who has similar thoughts, I would like the opportunity to put the record straight. Yes, I live near Saratoga Oval, having moved to Saratoga with my wife in 1976. Since then, we have been fortunate in raising three healthy children who were able to participate in a variety of sports while growing up. One of those children has subsequently gone on to become a PE teacher in the public school system. Not exactly what anyone would expect from a family that supposedly dislikes “sport, kids sport and children in general”. As parents, we fully supported our own and other children in their sporting activities, whether by working in the canteens, running the sidelines, coaching or serving on committees. Our own hands-on involvement with the Saratoga Oval reserve dates back to the early 1990s, a time when our children were being coached at tennis. If Mr Killen’s memory can extend that far, he might remember that within the Saratoga Oval reserve at that time there were no sealed roads, no carpark, absolutely no drainage and two old wooden toilet cubicles that were relics from the days of the dunny man. In 1995, as a committee member of Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association, a group that has

managed and maintained the community tennis courts within the Saratoga Oval reserve at practically no cost to Council since the early 1980s, I personally instigated the process that led to the construction of new amenities, a sealed carpark and improved drainage to encourage the use of Saratoga Oval for junior sport. At the same time, I put forward a proposal for the construction of a cycleway, from Saratoga Oval to Kincumber, which is now partly built and is immensely popular with people of all ages. The boardwalk through the Saratoga Wetland is part of that cycleway system. The processes that eventually led to specific improvements such as those mentioned above are lengthy and, for the development of the Saratoga Oval reserve, Council conducted an intense period of consultation from 1998 to 2004, involving the community, community groups, sporting clubs and relevant government departments, the reserve being Crown Land owned by the State Government. Floodlighting of the oval was rejected early in those discussions for environmental reasons, primarily by those government departments and, despite any claims to the contrary, is not a component of the Landuse Masterplan that was unanimously agreed to and officially approved at all levels. The pre-existing floodlighting on the tennis courts, while not perfect, was considered to be tolerable. Obviously, the tennis courts are not now the

habitat of any species and the handful of social players at night are necessarily confined to within the tennis court enclosure, minimising any detrimental effect they might have on the surrounding environment. Incidentally, the tennis court lights turn of automatically at 9pm at the latest, not 10:30pm as claimed. The Landuse Masterplan, approved in 2001, subsequently led to a Development Application for the intended improvements, approved in 2002, and a Plan of Management for the recreation area and the adjoining wetland, approved in 2004. Floodlighting, as expected, was not included in the Development Application and does not appear on any plan in the Plan of Management nor is the word “floodlight” to be found anywhere in the text of that document. Several items, including a children’s playground and completion of the cycleway through the reserve, ranked by the community as being of “high priority” and already designed and subjected to the development application process, have not been completed by Council due to a supposed lack of funding. According to Council documents, the proposed floodlighting of the oval is intended to be funded with a grant from the NSW State Government for almost $50,000 with the remaining $190,000 to come from Council’s own Civic Infrastructure Levy. Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association, with which I am still involved, shares the view of many local residents, that

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any available funding should be spent more appropriately on those already-approved items that would benefit the whole community, adults and children alike. The question that needs to be addressed by the wider community, though, is why has Council pursued funding for an item that is not a component of a Landuse Masterplan and has neglected, for so long, items that are listed as being of “high priority”? I make no apologies for openly opposing Council’s decision to pursue floodlighting of Saratoga Oval or for defending the Saratoga Oval reserve’s sensitive environment from inappropriate human activity, dogs or any other threat. Apart from many other species, the Saratoga Oval reserve has been permanently occupied by Bush Stone-curlews that have foraged nightly on Saratoga Oval itself throughout living memory and is now considered to be the most intact area of remaining habitat for that species on the Central Coast. I am not perturbed by Ian Killen’s facetious remarks but I am disappointed that the editor of this newspaper sees fit to allow such a childish personal attack to be printed. Email, 6 Apr 2013 Alan Skinner, Saratoga

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he Central Coast Telework Week Committee has announced that the Central Coast Leagues Club and Wyong Race Club will host the two Smart Work hubs for this year’s Central Coast telework events to be held from May 20 to 24.

The Smart Working Hubs will accommodate approximately 150 workers over the course of the week. Interested businesses or employees are encouraged to register to attend by visiting www. teleworkcentralcoast.com. au. NBN Digital Learning Project – Change Management Lead and Central Coast Telework Week Committee spokesperson Mr Kevin Bryan said, “The support of both these Clubs has made this project a reality”. Mr Bryan also revealed that Hunter TAFE – Central Coast Campuses would make the training unit Develop Work Priorities

available free of charge for participants at the venues. “Additionally, TAFE will be providing a Telework Taster for on-line participation, meaning that anyone who logs on during Central Coast Telework Week can access this free training, which is suitable for managers and employees,” said Mr Bryan. Regional Development Australia chairman Mr Dave Abrahams said the Central Coast was rapidly becoming known for its Team Central Coast – teamwork and cando attitude. “With these fantastic venues the week is shaping up to be a very productive experience,” he said. Other activities planned for the week include Lunch-

Time Learning Sessions where participants will have the opportunity to network with their co-workers and listen to informal talks from guest speakers. The Biggest Morning Tea will also be held at both locations on May 23 to raise funds for The Cancer Council. The week will be capped off with Research and Revive sessions at both venues in which participants will be encouraged to provide their feedback and thoughts in a relaxed atmosphere. Media Release, 16 Apr 2013 Brooke Simmons, Pursuit Communications

reate Innovate Gosford City is on the lookout for new premises for two of its current project and two new projects.

Jean Marie Millinery, now at 109a Donnison St, and Ghost Empire Studio, now in a private studio behind Rhythm Active, 116 Mann St, had previously moved to new premises and organisers are now be looking to relocate Soul Capture Studio and Love Street Boutique. “If you have access to empty retail or office space within the Gosford CBD, we encourage you to consider activating your space through the Create Innovate Gosford City Programme,” said project manager Ms Dawn Allen. “The Programme offers landowners the opportunity to activate their empty spaces and thereby reduce vandalism, increase

Create Innovate Gosford is an innovative project which aims to connect business-ready creative enterprises with vacant premises in the Gosford City Centre. Organisers have expressed their gratitude to the owners of Waterfall Arcade and their agent Central Coast Property for collaborating with to activate their empty shops and office space. As part of the property’s development, the owners will be investing to reconfigure the retail area to better suit market demands. Over a 12-month period, four new creative enterprises have had the opportunity to operate in the retail spaces in Waterfall Arcade.

foot traffic and provide a ‘meantime’ use of the premise without affecting its market value. “This is a positive Programme for the city of Gosford as it changes the appeal of the High St and provides creative enterprise an entry point to within a supportive and constructive programme. “Other businesses also currently operating under the Programme are Create Collective, 100 Mann St and Somers McDonell Gallery, 102 Mann St,” said Ms Allen. Media Release, 19 Apr 2013 Dawn Allen, Create Innovate Gosford City

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Gosford Council library services manager Mr Alan Flores said the internet based facilities allowed Central Coast businesses to communicate and share ideas and concepts with contacts from around the world, without leaving the LGA. “Gosford Council is pleased to be offering these new teleconferencing facilities to the community. “By hosting virtual meetings, local businesses can coordinate efficiently with geographically dispersed colleagues and even hold virtual group training sessions and seminars. “Technologies such as these help to keep traffic

off the F3, cut emissions and enhance local business communications, which has got to be a good thing for Gosford. “These teleconferencing facilities are just one more tool in our tool belt to help develop local businesses and community groups,” Mr Flores said. The meeting rooms located at the Erina Centre (co-located with Erina Library) can cater for local conference groups of up to 60 people to speak to international colleagues anywhere with an internet link. Media Release, 17 Apr 2013 Gosford Council Media

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adopted this new water saving technology received certificates commending their efforts. “These certificates will help patrons make informed decisions about the Asian restaurants they dine in and reward the restaurants that are helping to conserve our precious resources,” said Mr Valageorgiou. The Project builds on the success of a number of other projects funded by The NSW Government’s Central Coast Water Savings Fund. The Fund, established in partnership with the Gosford

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Dr Carter receives national Forum to examine fear service award in social engineering iagara Park chiropractor Dr James Carter has been awarded a Service Award for his contribution to the profession by the Chiropractors Association of Australia (CCA) at their annual general meeting in Sydney recently.

CAA NSW general manager Ms Suzanne Bowyer said Dr Carter, of Carter Chiropractic, has served the profession for over 35 years. He has been a director of the boards of the Chiropractors Association Of Australia NSW, Chiropractors Association Of Australia National, Chiropractic Education Australia, Editor, Journal of the Australian Chiropractors’ Association and a consultant to chiropractic organizations worldwide. He recently resigned from his post as Governor of Australian Spinal Research Foundation, and has returned to practice in Niagara Park. “I am looking forward to helping people on the Coast and seeing many familiar faces once again,” said Dr Carter. Dr Carter’s previous practice in Erina won the Central Coast Express Advocate Outstanding Professional Services Award in 2002, and 2003 before he moved on to teaching full time in 2004.

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congratulations came from around the world, including past president of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, Canada, Dr Keith Thompson. “It warms my heart that one of the most significant mentors in my life is acknowledged again, and honored by the Chiropractors Association of Australia. “I am sure that I can say ‘congrats and way to go mate’ from many of the chiropractors in Canada who think of you fondly every day,” said Dr Thompson. Media Release, 8 Apr 2013 Anna Carter, Niagara Park

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Ms Murray said she volunteered with Vision Australia because she loved to give and receive smiles. “I saw an advertisement in the local newspaper asking for volunteers for a walking group for people who are blind or have low vision. “The walking group was held on the waterfront each Saturday morning and I thought, yes, I could do that,” Helen said. Helen, who has now been volunteering with Vision Australia for more than four years, said she enjoyed supporting and guiding group members when needed and has formed rapport with everyone, staying on for coffee and a chat after each walk.

“It is lovely to help someone and put a smile on their face. “It makes me happy too. “We are really all helping each other; talking and listening and having fun,” said Ms Murray. Over the years, Helen’s role has grown and she now also carries out administration work and assists Collection Dog volunteers to empty and count donation money collected through the Seeing Eye Dog donation boxes. “I have even helped out with the craft group a few times, though I don’t think I am very good at craft,” she said. Helen grew up in a family of volunteers and said she

has always been ready to help. Although she is currently looking for paid work, Helen spreads her time volunteering not only for Vision Australia but also Girl Guides, Red Cross, Aunties and Uncles and the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). “Through volunteering I have meet new people and learnt lots of new skills. “I enjoy working and like to spend time with people I respect who are good fun. “I have nothing to complain about,” she said. Media Release, 15 Apr 2013 Donna Byrne, Vision Australia

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Tahmyna wins ANZAC Memorial Scholarship enry Kendall High School student Tahmyna Khoshnoud-Rad has been selected for a Premier’s ANZAC Memorial Scholarship.

Tahmyna was one of 16 scholars announced by Minister for Citizenship and Communities Mr Victor Dominello on April 10. The group of Year 10 and 11 students will undertake a pilgrimage to sites of military significance in South East Asia, including Singapore, in an effort to learn more about the ANZAC legacy. “It is wonderful news for Tahmyna, who is also Gosford Electorate’s representative on the NSW Youth Parliament, and for the Henry Kendall High community that someone from our local region has been selected for such a wonderful opportunity,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “To be selected for a scholarship, students had to show commitment to the study of Australian history, and passion for maintaining the ANZAC tradition in their communities. “Before and after their trip, the scholars

will play a leading role in commemorative activities at schools and memorials, as well as submitting an individual project about their experiences. “I wish Tahmyna all the very best for the South East Asia trip later this year,” Mr Holstein said. Mr Dominello said the scholars’ trip would include visits to sites of military bases and other significant places where Australian soldiers served their country. “This is a unique opportunity for these NSW students to learn about Australia’s military involvement in the region, not from a text-book but through first-hand experience,” said Mr Dominello. “In remembrance of fallen ANZACs, the scholars will scatter the ashes of commemorative paper stars inscribed with the names of Australian casualties of the war, originally cast in tribute

by visitors to the ANZAC Memorial. “By seeing the places where Australian servicemen lived and fought, and by forging connections with local communities, this unparalleled real-life learning experience will undoubtedly open their eyes to the realities of war. “The scholars’ connection with the ANZAC legacy will continue when they return, as they share their experiences with their schools and local communities back home. “The ANZAC spirit is something that binds us all regardless of our age or cultural background. “The NSW Government is committed to making ANZAC commemorations inclusive of all citizens, whether they were born here or overseas,” he said. Media Release, 16 Apr 2013 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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airhaven Services will hold its annual fete on Saturday, May 4, from 9am to 3pm in Point Clare.

F he annual Mad Hatter’s tea party was held in Kibble Park on Saturday, April 13, and, according to Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch, the day was a success.

This year’s event joined forces with the Gosford City Markets as a combined event to bring Kibble Park alive with market stalls and fun for all ages. The Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and all the characters from Alice in Wonderland took to the stage and children participated in a mad maze around Gosford City. The winners of the best Mad Hats joined the Mad Hatter at the long table for a tea party on the main stage

before having a Mad Mosh disco. “It was a sensational day,” said Mr Brasch. “The weather was great, the crowd came out to support the market stall holders and Kibble Park came alive with colour and fun. “It could not have gone better. “Thanks to our volunteers Robyn Edmonds King and characters, Fixx events, the Fun Engine and Jo Jo’s Party Plus for all their

Approximately 3,000 people attended last year’s fete with this year’s event offering all the usual fete activities along with over 60 market stalls. Entertainment will be provided by Sing Australia, Central Coast Concert

Band, Jake Cassar and the Happy Tappers. Five Mariners’ players will also visit to help with the Chocolate Wheel. Fete staples will include the Chocolate Wheel, raffles, craft, cakes, a barbecue, coffee van,

plants, kid’s lawn with rides and games plus Fairhaven’s Op Shop with everything in the shop at half price! Media Release, 17 Apr 2013 Sue Chidgey, Fairhaven Services

support to make this a great event. “Seeing the children and some parents as well as stall holders getting into the theme and having a great day made all the planning for this awesome event worthwhile,” said Mr Brasch. Media Release, 15 Apr 2013 Paul Brasch, Gosford Business Improvement District

Where do you get it? Following is a list of all good outlets where you can get your free copy of Coast Community News Avoca Avoca Cinema Avoca Hotel Avoca Shops Avoca Surf Club Avoca Primary School Bottle Shop Service Station Sul Rondo Café Bensville Bensville Shops Coast Christian School Central Mangrove Memorial Golf Club Copacabana Copacabana Shops Kiosk East Gosford East Gosford Cafes East Gosford Hotel East Gosford Olympic Pool East Gosford Shopping Centre Gosford Regional Gallery Gosford Sailing Club St Edward College High School St Josephs Girls College High School Erina Bob Jane Central Coast Adventist School Central Coast Grammar School Dulux Erina Fair Library Erina Leagues Club Erina Mall Fitness 2000 Fountain Plaza Jacks Bar and Grill McDonalds Organic Plus

Red Rooster Shell Service Station Singos Meats Tarragal Glen Village The Bungalows Woodport Inn Woodport Retirement village Forresters Beach Retirement village

Monti’s Officeworks Public School RSL Retirement Village and Community Centre Spotlight Tourism Information Centre West Gosford RSL

Kariong Central Coast Regional Development Corporation Green Point Chemist Aldi Kariong Cafe Broadlands Kariong Liquor Store Green Point Christian Kariong Neighbourhood College Centre Green Point Community Kariong Supermarkets Centre Kariong Tavern Green Point Village Langford Drive Service Mr Catering-Greenway cafe Station Mt Penang Tourist Gosford information Centre Anaconda Shell Service Station Bite Me Take Away Caltex Service Centre Kincumber Central Coast Leagues Brentwood Village Club Holy Cross Catholic Primary CRS Australia School Ducks Crossing Kincumber High School Publications Kincumber Hotel Duttons Tavern Kincumber Library Gateway Takeaway Kincumber Nautical Village Gosford Bowls Club Kincumber Primary School Gosford Court House Kincumber Shopping Gosford High School Centre Gosford Hospital Mitre 10 Gosford Hotel Multi Purpose Community Gosford Library Centre Gosford Police Shell Service Station Headquarters South Kincumber Shops Gosford Senior Citizen Take away Food Outlets Centre Gosford Showground Kulnura Gosford Tafe General Store Gosford Uniting Church Imperial Centre Laguna Little Bottler General Store

Lisarow B.J Howes Metal land Lisarow High School Lisarow Plaza Shopping Centre Narara Narara Community Centre Narara Service Station Parsons Rd Narara Valley Nursery Narara Valley shops Narara Take Away Narara Home Central Service Station - Manns Rd/Merinee Rd Niagara Park Multi Sports Centre Niagara Park Community Centre Niagara Park Library Niagara Park Primary School Niagara Park Shopping Centre Sara Lee Niagara Park Tavern Jenny Gee School Wear North Gosford Hinterland Real Estate Network Video North Gosford Private Hospital North Gosford Shops Mangrove General Store Peats Ridge Corrugate Café Point Clare Aldi Acorn Garden Centre

Aubrey Downer Chemist Fairhaven Services Meat Discounter Liquor Shop Point Clare Community Hall Point Clare Real Estate Point Clare Shopping Centre Point Clare Thai Takeaway

West Gosford Bakery - Manns Rd Bazzas Pet Shack Beacon Lighting Blockbuster Bunning Warehouse Caltex Service Station Chemist Clearview Glass Coles Saratoga/Yattalunga/ Crazystu Electronics Davistown Davo’s Seafood Alloura Waters Village Domain Davistown Bottle Shop Drummond Golf Davistown RSL Formulae 1 Motel Saratoga Shopping Centre/ Golf Club Cafe/Newsagent Gosford Carpet Warehouse Saratoga Community Hall Gosford Motor Inn Saratoga Shell Service Gosford Palms Motor Inn Station Gosford Tools Yattalunga Shopping Centre Hungry Jacks Husqvarna Somersby Indoor Sports Centre General Store JB Tyre & Auto KFC Spencer Lin Brothers General Store Master Builders McDonalds Springfield Metro Service Station Ozone Express Michel’s Patisserie Springfield Shopping Mobil Service Station Centre Newsagent Red Rooster Tascott Settlers Tavern Convenience Store Subway Supercheap auto Terrigal West Gosford Motel Surf Club West Gosford Tavern Hotel Rugby Club Library Zanziba Cafe Bowling Club Crowne Plaza Wollombi High School General Store Wamberal Country Club

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

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Gosford Regional Show he 125th Gosford Regional Show will be held on the weekend of May 4 and 5 at Gosford Showground.

The event will be held from 9am until 7pm on the Saturday and 9am until 4:30pm on the Sunday with Strings on Fire performing as the headline act. Strings on Fire, which combines audience participation with stunts, comedy and classical music, has performed extensively in Australia and toured Europe and Canada. Other attractions at the show will include Genesis Gym’s Strongman Titles, the Central Coast Bake-off, Images by GB Photography competition, Showgirl and Junior Showgirl competitions, U18s Talent Quest and a Scarecrow competition. “The main target of the

Gosford Regional Show 2013 is families,” said Gosford Regional Show coordinator Ms Robyn Edmonds-King. “This will be evident in the entertainment, exhibitors and demonstrations. “As in previous years, Osborne Fairground Attractions will provide a myriad of new rides, including the new Super Sizzler, and sideshows providing thrills and spills and fun, fun, fun to an anticipated crowd over two good weather days of 10,000 to 15,000 people. Media Release, 19 Apr 2013 Robyn Edmonds-King, Gosford Regional Show

Out & About

Century Challenge Cycle Tour he annual C e n t u r y Challenge Cycle Tour, organised by the Rotary Club of Erina, will be held on Sunday, May 19.

The Tour is the largest charity cycle ride of its kind on the Central Coast and is designed for pleasure rather than competition. The three course event will start and finish at Mt Penang Parklands. The 100km and 50km rides are for cyclists aged 18 years and over while families and individuals can ride in the 20km Family and Community Challenge. Participants must be at least nine years old. This scenic cycle ride caters for all cycling enthusiasts and families wanting to keep fit. Also, for the younger children there is a Kids Challenge held within the grounds of Mt Penang for ages five to 12. The event is in its 13th year and has raised over $100,000 for local charities.

Funds raised this year will again go to Coast Shelter, a Central Coast organisation which provides accommodation, food and assistance for the homeless and needy people at risk of being homeless. The ride attracts over 500 riders each year. This year the ride has been extended to Central Coast companies encouraging them to submit teams. Registration starts at

MANGROVE DISTRICT MARKET Cnr Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Roads Mangrove Mountain 12th May 2013 - 8am till 2pm 2nd Sunday of each Month

7am on the day with the 100km riders heading off at 8am, followed by the 50km riders at 8:15am. There will be a 10 minute briefing prior to the start. Along the course there will be free cake, snakes, fruit and drink stops and all riders will receive certificates and gift bags. There will be lucky rider prizes for teams and individuals. All registered riders go in the draw for a commuter

cycle, valued at over $700. On completion of the ride everyone is welcome to join in with the free sausage sizzle. Mt Penang Gardens will be open free to the public on the day with a mini expo including bike accessories, massage, chiropractic care and other information relating to fitness. Media Release, 11 Apr 2013 Annona Pearse, Rotary Club of Erina

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Art

diversity, education, safety and small business opportunities. Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. 0411 266 325

Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs Tuesdays 4349 5860 for Sydney Welsh Choir locations Cultural not for profit Workshops - 4363 1820 organisation performing 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and at concerts and various 3rd Wed Social Meetings venues to promotoe the 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford Welsh culture with our City Arts Centre. singing, also performing for 4325 1420 charity fund raising. publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au 4369 3378

Community Groups

Computer Groups

ABC - “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170

AACC Computer Club Inc. www.aacc.asn.au Help with Computing problems - Program demos + Q&A sessions. Monthly meetings held from Feb to Nov 2nd Wed Windows 7 to 10pm Narara Valley H S, Fountains Rd, Narara 4th Thurs Social + Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm East Gosford Progress Hall, Webb Rd 4362 1918 or 4324 2740

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Central Coast Lapidary Club Inc. Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Tumbling and Polishing Fieldtrips and fossicking Weekly Workshops Tue, Thur & Sat 9 - 2.30pm Thur 7 - 10pm 4362 2246

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Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. Beginners class PC or Mac Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most programs – see website. 10am – 12md Gosford Politics or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber in he Pub & District Neighbourhood Come and solve the Centre. Mthly Meetings, problems of the world over Guest Speaker at a friendly drink and a bite to Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon eat. Guest speakers. 4369 2530 First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 Mann St, Garden Club Gosford Erina Heights 0438 363 108 Garden Club Meet at 10am 3rd Fri Rotary Club of each Month Kariong/Somersby Meetings and garden visits International service informal and friendly. club improves lives of New members welcome communities in Australia 4384 6750 and overseas. Fun-filled activities, fellowship and Health Groups friendship breakfasts. Alcoholics Phillip House, 21 Old Anonymous Mount Penang Rd (opp If you want to drink, Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 that’s your business. 4529 If you want to stop, kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au that’s our business. Meet every Sat - Progress Wyoming Hall Ronald Ave, Community Centre Wyoming 8pm Programs and activities 4323 3890 incl. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Asbestos Diseases Community Markets, Out Found. of Aust. of School Hours Care, Play Central Coast Asbestos Group 4323 7483 Diseases Support manager@wyomingcc.org.au Provide info, advocacy, safe environment, a Kincumber positive atmosphere and Neighbourhood humour. Ourimbah RSL 4th Centre Wed • Personal development 4344 4489 • Community Garden • Counselling Dying with Dignity • Meditation NSW, Central Coast • Support and friendship Working to give those Groups suffering unrelievedly from • Music and Movement for terminal or incurable illness under 5 the legal right to request & • Rooms for hire receive medical help to die 4363 1044 Quarterly Meetings 4369 8053 Koolewong, Point Clare & Tascott Meals on Wheels Progress Association Delivered meals and Aims to provide resources flexible food options for for communication. people with a functional Special guests, community disability involvement, heritage, 4382 9401

Brisbane Water CCLC Bridge Club (Gosford) Central Coast Duplicate Bridge-partner 1st Wed 10am - Legacy Prostate Cancer not required for most House, Opp Gosford Support Group sessions. See www. Swimming Centre (Gosford) cclcbridgeclub.asn.au 4365 0044 Meet last Frid Terrigal Central Coast Leagues Uniting Church 9.30am to Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Probus Club Erina 12 noon 10:30am 2nd Tues Tarragal Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed 4367 9600 7.15pm Mon Glen Country Club, 110 History Groups 4323 3456 Karalta Rd, Erina cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au 4360 1441 Brisbane Water Historical Society Australasian Native Probus Club Nth • Coach tours • School Orchid Society Gosford educational tours • Annual Cultivation and 4th Tues Central Coast Street Stalls • Participation conservation of Aust Native Leagues Club 10am in History Heritage Week Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara 4329 0766 Celebration Margaret Community Centre, 2 Pearce Ourimbah combined Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm 4325 2270 4340 5157 Probus Club Mthly meetings 1st Wed Fellowship of First Central Coast 10am Niagara Park Fleeters Central Handweavers, Community Centre Coast For anyone Spinners and Textile 4332 1538 interested in early history Arts Guild www.probussouthpacifi c. or early family histories. org/pcourimbah Spinning and weaving, Don’t need to be a First patchwork and quilting, Fleeter. Terrigal Ladies felting and other fibre and Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat Probus Club fabric crafts, community 10:30am 4323 1849 Rotary Hall, Duffy’s Rd quiting bees - Day and Terrigal - 1st Mon 1.30pm Night Groups Central Coast Family 4385 3395 4325 4743 History Society Inc. www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au All the resources, Probus Club West information and advice Gosford Central Coast needed to study your 2nd Thur Narara Campus Friends Inc family’s history available. 8 Community Centre, 2 Post school learning, Russell Drysdale St, East Pandala Rd Narara 10am advocacy, dinners, Gosford. 1st Sat 1pm Lions 4362 7227 discussions, speakers, Community Hall E Gosford awards, newsletters and 4324 5164 Public Speaking special projects www.centralcoastfhs.org.au Develop confidence 4324 0023 by improving your Music sonhopk@bigpond.net.au speaking skills. Meetings Central Coast are entertaining and Gosford Business Concert Band educational. Improvement District Every Tues 7:15 - 9:30pm Aims to make Gosford a Community playouts with Coastal safer, cleaner, commercially four concerts a year at Communicators vibrant, attractive regional Laycock St Theatre. Toastmasters Club city through regular 0407 894 560 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca festivals and events, mthly or 0411 272 640 Beach Bowling Club markets, beautification 10.15am. and business retention Soundwaves 4341 6842 projects. Markets 2nd Men’s acapella 4 part jancummings@y7mail.com Sat & seasonal events harmony chorus - for all throughout the year. 200 ages, all welcome 7:00pm Blue Gum Flat Mann St Gosford Mon Central Coast Toastmasters 4322 7726 Leagues Club Mthly meetings 1st and info@gosford.com.au 0405 030 945 3rd Mon 7.30-9.30pm randtbale@bigpond.com Ourimbah RSL Indoor Bowls 4362 7227 Mixed Social Spirit of the Coast Central Coast Leagues singers Brisbane Waters Club - Come learn this Small A Cappella Vocal Breakfast friendy game for all ages! Ensemble. All welcome Toastmasters Club 5 sessions weekly Every Wed 7.15 - 9.30pm. 8:30am-10:30am 4363 2360 43686811 Central Coast Leagues 2nd and Last Sat each Club month - The Hive and Matcham Garden 0400 801 554 Library Erina Shopping Club or 0412 820 484 Centre Monthly Meetings and 0459 240 183 Political Party Garden Visits with speakers and discussions Central Coast Greens Diggers@ relating to rare and unusual Branch of Greens NSW, The Entrance plants. active regarding ecological Toastmasters New comers welcome sustainability, social Convenient daytime Every 2nd Thur and economic justice, meetings 2nd and 4th 12noon to 2.30pm peace and non-violence, Mondays 10.30am to 4361 6292 grassroots democracy and 12.30pm getting elected 3rd Thur Travel 4365 2751 centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Friendship Force Gosford City Central Coast Probus Clubs Toastmasters A travel club with a 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford All Probus clubs have difference! interesting guest speakers, Bowling Club 4340 1929 See a country from the emcloon@bigpond.net.au friendly atmosphere, make inside and change the way new friends, fellowship. you see the world. Special Interest intellectual stimulus, and Travel in small groups and Central Coast social activities. stay with friends in 370 Amateur Radio Club clubs around the world. Join the world wide Probus Club of Avoca We in turn host small hobby of Amatuer Radio? 10am 3rd Mon Avoca groups from other clubs. Dandaloo St, Kariong Beach Bowling Club 4399 3625 4388 9435 Saturdays 11am to 4pm www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au 4368 6157 4384 3741 4340 2500 Women’s Groups ccarc@ccarc.org.au Probus Club of

Girl Guides 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 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 0412 773 441 Gosford RSLSubbranch Women’s Auxiliary 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 Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal 4384 1553 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com

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. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days and home functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am 4369 7363 Terrigal View Club Luncheon meeting followed by a guest speaker 1st Wed, Also outings and functions mthly. Breakers Club Dover Rd Wamberal 4358 5500

Out & About

Coast Community News - April 23, 2013 - Page 19

Mother’s Day market Avoca Markets Art Tank Project launched at Terrigal

he Handmade Craft Mother’s Day Market will be held at the Scholastic Stadium in Terrigal from 9:30am until 2:30pm on Saturday, May 4.

“This Handmade Craft Market is dedicated to all the mums out there and we are so excited about offering something a little bit special for mum this Mother’s Day,” said Handmade Craft Market organiser Ms Melissa Garland. “There is something for everyone. “We are passionate about supporting small business on the Central Coast and hope people will consider buying handmade this Mother’s Day. “You know your mum will appreciate it,” said Ms Garland. The Handmade Craft Market raises money for local charities and supports the local community. “100% of our gold coin entry donation for the May

2013 market is going to Care for the Coast. “Care for the Coast is a Facebook page where community members can unite on a quest to help struggling families on the Central Coast. “They collect groceries, toiletries, toys, clothes and small general items to redistribute to struggling families. “In addition, they support community groups and charities with their individual causes. “Any information that they feel will benefit the families of the Central Coast is published on their page and they encourage the community to unite, whether it be through a cause, an event or a just a few laughs on their page.

“Care for the Coast is run by a very special Central Coast mum. “Gina Atkinson, of San Remo, dedicates her own time to organising the needs of those less fortunate while caring for her own three little ones. “We are really looking forward to our Handmade Craft Mother’s Day Market. “Our stallholders have been working hard creating some gorgeous gifts for mums,” said Ms Garland. The first 100 people through the doors will receive a free goodie bag full of samples and offers. Media Release, 8 Apr 2013 Melissa Garland, Handmade Craft Market

he next Avoca Beachside Markets will be held on Sunday, April 28, at Heazlett Park Foreshore from 9am to 2pm.

The Avoca Markets Art Tank Project will be launched which will see the water tanks at Heazlett Park transformed into a community involved mural. Julie Goodwin will make an appearance from 11am to 1pm and will be signing copies of her new book,

Gather. Local country flavoured artists and bands will perform on the Lizottes Live Stage including Jesse Bell, Ben Conciella, Ashleigh Dallas, Trent Crawford, Micheal Muchchow and Melody Feder. There will be over

100 stalls including local produce in The Garden Basket, international foods, art, craft, clothing, jewellery, up-cycled goods and recycled homewares. Media Release, 14 Apr 2013 Brad Cardis, Fixx Events and Marketing

The Gosford Diary For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

Tuesday Apr 23

Friday April 26

Saturday May 4

Bush Tucker and Tools activity, Brisbane Water National Park, 10am-12pm Coastal public safety risk assessment consultation forum, Wamberal SLSC, 6:30pm

WilderQuest - Waterbugs Detective activity, Brisbane Water National Park, 9am11am Uniting Productions staged play reading, 7:30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford

Wednesday April 24

Saturday April 27

WilderQuest – Bush Detectives Who’s Poo is it? activity, Brisbane Water National Park, 9am-11am Tai Chi class, Erina Community Trust Hall, 9am, free Gosford Bush Poets meeting, 7pm, Gosford Hotel

Gosford City football Club Anniversary Dinner Open Air Movie Night featuring Bag It, Terrigal Rotary Park, 5pm-7pm

Handmade Craft Mother’s Day Market, Scholastic Stadium, Terrigal, 9:30am-2:30pm Central Coast Family History Society meeting, Lions Community Hall, East Gosford, 1pm Fairhaven Services fete, Point Clare, 9am-3pm Gosford Regional Show, 9am-7pm, Gosford Showground

Thursday April 25 Anzac Day ANZAC Day dawn service, Gosford Cenotaph, 6am ANZAC Day main service, Gosford Cenotaph, 11am ANZAC Day service, MacMasters Beach SLSC, 5pm ANZAC Day service, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial park, Ourimbah, 9am ANZAC Day service, Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens, Green point, 9am-11am

Sunday April 28 5 Lands Farewell featuring the 5 LandsBand and Dominiqie and the Six Dollar Shoes, 5pm, The Rhythm Hut Avoca Beachside Markets, Heazlett Park Foreshore, 9am-2pm

Monday April 29 Community Forum on fear, Gosford Uniting Church, 7:30pm

Thursday May 2 East-West Tea Drinking Traditions, Central Coast Potters Society exhibition, Studio Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery

Friday May 3 SeaFM Discovered heat, The Hub, Erina Fair

Sunday May 5 Central Coast Blues Society jam session, Breakers Country Club, Wamberal, 6pm-9pm Central Coast Concertante Ensemble concert two, Greenway Memorial Chapel 2:30pm Gosford Regional Show, 9am-4:30pm, Gosford Showground

Wednesday May 8 Central Coast Potters Society committee meeting, 6:30pm, East Gosford Central Coast Potters Society 45th Anniversary Tea Party, East Gosford

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Tree awaits removal, nine months later A tree in Umina is still awaiting removal, nine months after it was scheduled for removal by Gosford Council.

Artists’ impressions of the Ettalong foreshore

Foreshore work to start in May

Thursday May 9

Peninsula 3 April 2013

Work to upgrade the Ettalong foreshore will start in May, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has been told. Almost $5 million is to be allocated from a variety of sources for the work. Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “Gosford Council attended the Chamber AGM and conﬁrmed that the upgrade of the Ettalong foreshore would kick off in May this year. “A total of $5 million would be spent on the works which includes the $2 million promised by the Federal Government prior to the last

Federal Election,” said Mr Wales. “While the delays to the project have been frustrating, the $5 million funding is good news with a combination of Council, State and Federal funds being made available,” said Mr Wales. “The Chamber had been previously advised that work would commence in August 2012 and then again in March 2013. “The project will include the upgrading and reclamation works along Ferry Reserve between Beach St and Bangalow St, upgrading of Lance Webb Reserve including the bicycle and pedestrian link from the

ferry wharf to Picnic Pde and major beach renourishment works which will restore Ettalong Beach to a 15 metre width. “These works are a culmination of nearly 18 years of lobbying by the Peninsula Chamber to have the foreshore upgraded so that the area can once again attract visitors to Ettalong and boost the local economy. “We are also delighted that Council may also allocate an additional $2.4 million towards the much needed revetment wall along Lance Webb Reserve that will ﬁnally repair the severe erosion in this area.

“This is important and vital investment in the local community would demonstrate Council’s commitment to boosting the fortunes of the Ettalong Beach town centre. “Council is also proposing a new café-restaurant building on the proposed reclamation area at the end of Beach St which is due to go out for public comment on March 13. “While this is inconsistent with what the Chamber envisaged as part of the plan of management, we recognise that it is an important piece of infrastructure that has the potential to raise revenue for the ongoing upkeep of the foreshore reserve,”

said Mr Wales. “We will be keen to look at the proposal and how it ﬁts within the management plan and gauge how it may further activate the foreshore area”. “Overall, the funding announcements are welcome news to the Chamber and the local business community and we look forward to the work commencing in May,” said Mr Wales. Media Release, 12 Mar 2013 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Patonga plan placed on exhibition Gosford Council has placed the Draft Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management on public exhibition on Saturday, March 16. The document will remain on public exhibition for 28 days and Council will accept submissions for 42 days from the date it was placed on exhibition. Council will adopt the tabled documents should no submissions be received that a comprise signiﬁcant objection to the Draft Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management. Should signiﬁcant objections be received, a further report will be prepared for the Council detailing submissions received.

Gosford Council’s director city services Mr Stephen Glen said in his report to Council that Patonga Crown Reserves contained public lands that provided social, recreational, environmental and economic values that had the potential to provide a range of conservation and tourism based experiences. “The draft Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management will facilitate how these goals can be achieved, whilst simultaneously aiming to protect the unique character of the coastal village.” Mr Glen’s report stated that the core principles of the Plan of Management were to ensure that the essential character of the area was maintained and strengthened in a sustainable manner, and to improve the condition of, and community

access to, public areas, particularly the foreshore. They were also to address issues of public risk and safety, to manage heritage items, to manage increased demands on accommodation and commercial opportunities. Other aims were to address the adequate provision of car parking, to promote the features of the area so that they may be fairly enjoyed by all members of the community and to prevent the degradation of Crown Land caused by inappropriate or over use. In 2006, the Department of Lands provided funding for the preparation of a Plan of Management for Patonga Caravan and Camping Area which has been in progress since February 2007. In December 2007, Council was approached by the then NSW

Department of Lands requesting that the Draft Plan of Management for the Caravan and Camping Area be incorporated into a Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management. Due to signiﬁcant time constraints in the preparation of the overarching Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management, it was decided that the Draft Patonga Caravan and Camping Area Plan of Management be placed on public exhibition in June 2008 given its prominent foreshore location, crown land assessment, and popularity amongst both visitors and local residents. In May 2009, after review of the submissions received and further advancement of the Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management,

it was decided that the amendments would need to go back out on public exhibition. The outcomes of community consultation led to the development of management objectives which included the protection of the scenic value and ecologically sustainable limits of the Land, improvements to access and circulation, continuance and improvement of public and park amenities and recreational amenities, provision of security through improved vehicular access and increased security surveillance, promotion of the area as a family friendly caravan and camping area and recreational area and recognition of the signiﬁcance and history of the land in any future management options. Gosford Council Agenda CIT.8, 5 Mar 2013

Peninsula facilities identified for solar hot water Three community facilities in the Peninsula area have been identified for five projects of 15 in a priority list to replace electric hot water systems with solar panels and heat pumps. Ettalong’s senior citizens’ centre was identified as fourth priority on the list, while three Peninsula Leisure Centre systems identified as priorities nine, 10 and 11 and two systems on Patonga Camping Ground were placed at number 15 on the list. In August last year, Council adopted an emissions reduction target of 20 per cent on 2010 emissions by 2025 as part of its Climate Change Mitigation Strategy. Implementation of the Strategy is underway with projects designed to reduce Council’s emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy and direct abatement technologies. Council’s water and sewer director Mr Rod Williams reported that one of the better opportunities identified in the strategy was to

replace electric hot water systems with solar and heat pump hot water systems. “The solar hot water opportunity was assessed as having a potential to reduce Council’s emissions by 469 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per annum and deliver financial savings through reduced energy costs,” stated Mr Williams’ report. Gosford Council has agreed to apply for the maximum amount of funding available from the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program which was announced late last year by the Federal Government. The grant is for 60 per cent of the capital cost to install solar and heat pump hot water systems on community facilities. A requirement of the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program is for Council to use local suppliers to undertake the installation works. The program is a one off, noncompetitive grant with all eligible applications to be approved. Gosford Council identified a total of 22 hot water systems at 16 different sites as appropriate for

replacement using this grant. The maximum grant amount available is $61,000 with a required Council contribution of $40,667. Mr Williams’ report stated that this would allow for the replacement of 13 to 22 hot water systems depending on the actual cost of replacement. “The hot water systems identified for replacement have been prioritised based on asset age (oldest first) and hot water usage (high usage first) to maximise cost savings to Council. “The Local Government Energy Efficiency Program provides a cost effective opportunity to replace old fossil fuel powered hot water systems with new low emissions hot water systems. “The Local Government Energy Efficiency Program is estimated to reduce energy costs by approximately $13,000 per annum. “The simple payback based on Council’s cash, project management and contingency contribution is 4.6 years.” Gosford Council Agenda, WAT.13, 26 Mar 2013

The tree was initially brought to the attention of Council in 2010 by a resident of Harold St. “At the time, the tree was assessed as being in a satisfactory condition,” said Gosford Council’s maintenance coordinator Mr Mark Smith. “In June 2011, the resident at 5 Harold St complained that the tree was dangerous and it was inspected immediately. “The tree was found to have some upper canopy decay and was subsequently approved for removal. “As for each tree works request, the tree is assessed using certain safety criteria and then given a ranking to determine a timeframe for removal. “The tree in question was scheduled to be removed within 12 months. “After further requests, the customer was recently advised that the tree was now scheduled for removal by the end of April. “This is still the case, although that is qualiﬁed as being subject to availability of resources and weather conditions,” said Mr Smith. Mr Smith also said that at the time of the original notiﬁcation, the

customer was given the standard advice that: “Council is unable to provide a speciﬁc date as to when works will be undertaken as all works are subject to availability of funding and resources taking into account storms and/or other urgent works.” Mr Smith said given the number of tree work applications and the list of trees assessed to be removed, Council prioritised all tree removals to ensure urgent works were carried out ﬁrst. “The local government area is also subject to severe storms that cause tree damage and branch drop, sometimes blocking roads and damaging other vital services,” said Mr Smith. “This work is a priority and does impact on the planned works program. “Unfortunately, resources do not allow all trees to be attended to immediately and some trees may not be attended to within the nominated time frame. “Council is currently reviewing how it addresses the many requests it receives for tree works from residents and it hopes to be able to reduce response times in the future,” said Mr Smith. Kaitlin Watts, 28 Mar 2013 Interviewee: Mark Smith, Gosford Council

Solar pool heating is completed Gosford Council has been told that the installation of solar pool heating has been completed at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams’ report to Council on Tuesday, March 26, stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre was one of Council’s top 10 energy using sites. The project involved the installation of solar thermal collectors on the Centre’s roof which provide the primary source of heat, with heat pumps and gas used as a backup. “The cost savings are estimated to be approximately $54,000 per annum giving the project a 2.6 year simple payback. “The project is also estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 139 tonnes CO2-equivalent per annum,” he wrote.

Mr Williams stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre building management system and heat pump control upgrade was currently underway and would involve the installation of improved pool temperature probes to control the pool heat pumps. The project is expected to reduce overheating, saving approximately 10 to 15 per cent on energy. Council also has completed a number of projects across the whole local government area such as improving streetlight efficiency, improving its carbon and energy management system, a public lighting efficiency trial, a revolving energy fund and a community energy efficiency program. Gosford Council Agenda, WAT.12, 26 Mar 2013

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Progress association opposes Patonga plan The Patonga Progress Association has decided to oppose the draft Plan of Management for Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages and has called for an extension of the comment period. “There are recommendations in it that no-one wants, such as the removal of our tennis courts and their placement on Eve Williams Oval to provide more parking for the camping area,” according to Association president Mr Dain Simpson. “There are many controversial proposals in the plan relating to the camping area, creek foreshore, the beach, Patonga Central shops, the oval and Dark Corner. “The whole thing boils down to a very basic issue in our democratic system: the rights of local residents to determine the land management of their community. “Either we have a signiﬁcant say, or we get trampled on.” Mr Simpson said more than 100 people attended a meeting at the Patonga Progress Hall on Saturday, April 6, to discuss the plan. “One thing’s for sure, these recommendations won’t happen if the people of Patonga remain as solid and determined as they were today.

Beach off-leash to remain unchanged Gosford Council has adopted the Draft Dogs in Open Spaces Strategy with the Umina Beach off leash exercise area to remain in its current size and location after receiving a petition with 1032 signatories. The petition opposed the reduction in length of the off-leash area at Umina and was in support of the on-leash area. A total of 411 written submissions and six petitions were received from individuals and organisations during the comment period. Two submissions were received which supported the proposed changes. Objections to the proposal were based on the commercial beneﬁt to the caravan park, congestion due to the reduction in size, the beach having “plenty of beach available for everyone”, inaccuracies of the

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O’Neill congratulates Mariners ederal Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill has congratulated the Central Coast Mariners on their win in the A-League Grand Final.

“This is a tremendous win for our boys and much deserved recognition for their hard work over many years,” Ms O’Neill said. Ms O’Neill joined more than 10,000 local fans at Allianz Stadium to see the team bring home the Championship Trophy. “All Coasties should rightly be very proud of our local team. “They showed throughout the season that they were the team to beat, and while we may not be as big as Western Sydney, we sure do match them in enthusiasm and heart.” Ms O’Neill recognised the work of the team and management since the club’s foundation. “This wasn’t our first run at the final, and it takes an

incredible amount of effort to get as far as we did in 2006, 2008, and 2011. “I want to thank the team and management from those years for creating a club that we are all very proud of today. “I want to congratulate Graham Arnold for his work as head coach, and to recognise the efforts of Patrick Zwaanswijk and Daniel McBreen in tonight’s game, but also for their pivotal work throughout the season in ensuring that we got to the Final. “We all know that a victory at the Grand Final is the result of tremendous effort from every single team member, so I applaud the entire team. “You are amazing and carried our hearts with you along the entire journey to

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o celebrate the A-League Grand Final win by the Central Coast Mariners, a parade to honour the victorious team will be held in the streets of Gosford on Friday, April 26 from 12 noon until 1pm.

Central Coast Mariners’ players, coaching and support staff will board decorated Council trucks with the A-League Trophy on the corner of Burns St and Mann St at Gosford Train Station where the parade will commence and travel down Mann St, left at Donnison St and left into

Mortimer Lane to end at Kibble Park. The players will disembark from the trucks in William St and make their way over to the stage in Kibble Park. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna will MC speeches by Central Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold and

captain John Hutchinson along with any other relevant speakers. Players have the opportunity following speeches to meet and greet fans, have photos taken and display the trophy. Media Release, 22 Apr 2013 Paul Brasch, GBID

New sport sponsorship program in Gosford osford Council has launched a new sporting and cultural sponsorship program for Gosford City residents.

The new Developing and Recognising Talent (DART) Program, replaces the former Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) sponsorship program, in which funding was provided to Central Coast residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said that council seized the opportunity to develop the DART Program, following Wyong Council’s withdrawal from the joint CCROC sponsorship initiative. “Our previous sporting and cultural sponsorship program was a joint initiative with Wyong Shire Council,” said Mr Anderson. “With Wyong deciding to withdraw their contribution to the program last month, Gosford Council decided this would be a great opportunity to continue to provide a worthwhile sponsorship program for Gosford City residents. “The DART sponsorship program supports residents of the Gosford LGA to represent our city in sporting and cultural pursuits. “The DART program will continue to offer funding for individuals and teams attending sporting and cultural events, where selection is merit based and of regional or greater significance. “Sponsorships will provide funding for individuals or groups, toward costs associated with participation in significant sporting and cultural events. “The program also aims to formally recognise those individuals and groups achieving excellence in their chosen discipline and in

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From Back Page goal kick. Just before the 20 minute mark the Mariners were reminded of just how dangerous Western Sydney can be in transition. Following a Central Coast corner, Wanderers broke swiftly with Mark Bridge afforded too much time to attack down the left. Bridge’s cross into the box went within a whisker of a storming Dino Kresinger. Ten minutes later Central Coast nearly netted the opening goal of the contest. McBreen sent Rockhampton-born flyer Joshua Rose into space down the left, before the 2010 - 11 Mariners’ Medal winner fired a great cross into the six-yard box. A sliding Ibini just failed

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to connect with Rose’s inviting centre. The Mariners’ first half dominance finally paid dividends shortly before half time. Central Coast’s set pieces had looked dangerous throughout the first 45 and McGlinchey’s in-swinging corner was met strongly by Zwaanswijk who made no mistake in guiding the ball beyond Covic. Wanderers began the second half brightly perhaps inspired by the words of Tony Popovic in the sheds. However, the Mariners defence was proving to be stiff to break down on the day, with Sainsbury, Zwaanswijk, Rose and Bojic marshalling the threats of Wanderers’ attackers well. While Sterjovski nearly scored a second for

Central Coast in the 63rd minute when he rifled a right foot shot just over the bar, McBreen doubled his team’s advantage with 22 minutes remaining. After some persistent work in the box, the ball struck the arm of Polenz with Green pointing to the spot. Stepping up to take the penalty he had helped win, McBreen fired a confident spot-kick into the back of the net in front of the Red and Black Bloc. McBreen honoured the Club he played for as a

junior, the Toronto Stags in Newcastle, with a post goal celebration by putting his hands to his forehead and using his fingers as antlers. From there on in Arnold’s outfit knew they need only remain composed and structured to claim their maiden Hyundai A-League Championship. While Japanese great Shinji Ono had a chance from a set-piece, the Premiership winners rarely threatened Mathew Ryan’s goal. At the end of three minutes of additional time, referee Green’s final whistle

was met by wild celebrations by the Mariners’ players, staff, and fans. The title the Central Coast people had long craved had been won by a group of men whose mateship and camaraderie knows no bounds. The Joe Marston Medal for player of the match was won Daniel McBreen. The team’s post match celebrations were cut short as they needed to depart from Australia the following morning bound for the Korea Republic where they will play their fifth game of the AFC Champions League

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Umina boxers to go to World Championships

Joel Keegan, Umina PCYC

wo Umina Beach PCYC boxers, Satali TeviFuimaono and Mark Glew, have qualified for the World Championships in Kiev, Ukraine, in August after they both won gold medals at the National Titles in Adelaide. They were joined on the medal dais by team mate Jason Fawcett, who also won gold in what was his third fight, and Kyle Schneider who missed out on gold after he was ruled out for the finals bout by the doctor. “For Satali, this was to be his third straight Australian Title, and was won with the style, flair and power the young man has become renowned for,” said Umina PCYC coach Joel Keegan. “He faced a tough and rugged Queensland opponent Lachie De Santis who could not contain the Brisbane Water High School captain, as he raced away to win 17-1, the biggest margin of the entire week of the National Championships. “His Queensland opponent tried everything he could to compete and upset the rhythm of the Umina boxer, but to no avail as young Satali was clinical, repeatedly landing powerful shots that forced at least one eight count against a very willing opponent. “It was a near faultless performance from Satali, despite what was a pretty disrupted preparation.

“Qualifying for the World Championships has been a big goal for a while, but we will need to improve another 10 to 20% to be a medal chance. “This looks like being the biggest World Championships on record, with both Cuban and American representation, as well as the entire European and Asian blocks, so we will be ready. “Mark Glew, fighting at his first National Titles, had to find something special in two bouts to claim his gold medal and his plane ticket to the Ukraine. “Coming from behind in both his semi and his final, Glew earnt a reputation as the ‘heart-break kid’ as the coaching staff were distraught watching him claw back a deficit in the final seconds of both bouts. “Glew had his hands full in the first semi against Victorian Kade Alexander, whose rangy build and awkward style posed real problems for Mark, and meant Mark had a two point lead to pull back going in to the final round. “Digging deep, Glew overwhelmed his opponent and the points that were denied him in the first two rounds started to flow for a very close win. “Mark is a special kid. “What he was able to do, come from behind and virtually refuse to lose, showed so much character. “It wouldn’t surprise anyone that watched him train though. “He will have to, and I’m sure he will, lift another level

Gold Medalists - Mark Glew, Jason Fawcett and Satali Tevi-Fuimaono

for these World Champs. “The ﬁnal was a very similar story, with the Tasmanian opponent slipping away to a two point lead until Glew charged home in the last round. “In an incredibly close decision, Mark won on count back after the scores had been locked 8-8, and his path to World Championships had been secured. “Young Jason Fawcett, a Woy Woy Rugby League Junior, was given little chance against the highly fancied and undefeated Queensland sharpshooter

Theo Rayﬁeld. “However it was the Peninsula’s power puncher who was to prove to be too sharp, landing clean shots with both hands, racking up a big score by the end of the second round. “The ﬁnal score was 12-4 and a clear indication of the success Fawcett had enjoyed with some telling punches. “I never doubted Jason ‘pacman’ Fawcett for a second. “He had everything going against him, a red hot opponent, needing to drop

weight, being a rank novice with only two ﬁghts himself, I knew it wouldn’t matter. “This kid is a competitor. “A silver medal at a national championship is never a bad thing, but it was not a great moment for Kyle Schneider or the team at Umina PCYC when Kyle had to settle for a silver medal, after being ruled out of his gold medal ﬁnals bout by the doctor. “He had suffered what seemed pretty obviously to be sun blistered lips, but was ruled out on the advice of doctors it could possibly

be cold sores, and had to cop a very tough decision on the chin. “Kyle had prepared just as well and as hard as his team members, and was ideally positioned to win the final,” said Keegan. Jordan Bunder also competed but was bundled out in the first round of the Elite 81kg division, after what was a somewhat flat performance for the three time state champion. “While not given any help on the night by the judges, Jordan was well below his best, and was certainly short of a gallop, and has some work to do if he is to figure in calculations for next year’s Commonwealth Games,” said Keegan. “Jordan has so much talent, it’s just about getting it all to fire on the night. “There is no doubt these results are an indication of how strong the Umina PCYC boxing program is. “That strength is based in the quality of the coaches who dedicate their time to help develop these young, motivated boxers. “There is a crew of up to 10 coaches, every one of them offering invaluable input to these young boxers’ development but also their lives. “People like Sape Fuimaono, Kristan Dowdle, Chris Nixon, Luke Phipps, Luke Johnson and Lance Davies have all worked hard to create a learning culture, a working culture. “Our strength is based in our mentors,” said Keegan.

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New regional sport and recreation facilities for Tuggerah

Athletes receive scholarships Garry Mensforth, Donnica Clarke Foundation

Wyong Council

ew regional sport and recreation facilities are being considered for land on South Tacoma Rd in Tuggerah following an agreement made by Wyong Council to proceed with the compulsory acquisition of Crown land in the area.

Councillors said they felt that the area was in great need of a quality sporting and recreation complex and the more quickly Council moved to secure the land, the sooner funding could be sourced to deliver an outcome for the community. The Crown requires some lots to be compensated at market value and Council agreed that it would compensate the Crown at market value as determined by the Valuer General for lots where this was required. Council has been in discussions with Crown Lands Division concerning the possible transfer of the land, located near the Pioneer Dairy, to Council for the purpose of pursuing the public beneﬁt development

of the site as a sporting precinct. The Crown Lands Division suggested that it would consider allowing Council to acquire the property for nominal consideration. It is the usual policy of the Crown Lands Division to allow Council to acquire Crown Land by compulsory process and, where agreement on the amount of compensation had been reached, compulsory acquisition would proceed pursuant to Section 30 of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act. The site is identiﬁed as a suitable location for development of a sports precinct with part of the site also developed as a commercial precinct. According to Council, the proposal for a commercial precinct was on the basis that the whole area was not required for the sports precinct and that the return from the commercial precinct would offset some of the development costs of the sports precinct. Acquiring the land is the ﬁrst step and development will only proceed with State funding to a level suitable for Council to invest.

Class of 2013 (absent Tori Pendergast, Jai Opetaia, Alex Fitch & Brittany Tait)

ighteen athletes were announced as recipients of the Donnica Clarke Foundation sporting scholarship at a function in Mingara on Wednesday, March 27.

Kevin Moore and Jamie Carr were selected in athletics while Riley Mackay

was selected in barefoot skiing, Joshua Barty in Australian rules, Joshua English and Jai Opetaia in boxing, Alexandra Fitch in snowboarding and Jai McNamara and Brittany Tait in water polo. Jack Moyes and Jack Waddell were selected in surf lifesaving while Timothy Schoﬁeld was selected in royal lifesaving

(pool rescue) and surf lifesaving, Travis Smedley in cycling, Zac Stolz in golf, Riley Fitzsimmons in surf lifesaving and kayaking, Nicola McDermott in athletics (high jump), Jake O’Brien in surf lifesaving and OZTAG and Victoria Pendergast in paralympic snow sports and surf lifesaving. This year’s scholarships

took the total to 74 annual scholarships awarded over the past ﬁve years. This totalled $115,500 in payments to 41 Central Coast athletes from 22 different sports during the period since the Foundation commenced. The Foundation’s major Gala dinner fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 3, at Mingara.

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April 18, 2013

away to Suwon Bluewings on the evening of Tuesday, April 23. Central Coast Mariners 2 (Zwaanswijk 44’, McBreen 68’) Western Sydney Wanderers 0 Allianz Stadium, Sydney Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic, 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7. John Hutchinson (c), 9. Bernie Ibini, 11. Oliver Bozanic, 14. Michael McGlinchey (29. Nick Fitzgerald 88’), 16. Trent Sainsbury, 21. Mile Sterjovski (19. Mitchell Duke 73’) Substitutes not used: 20. Justin Pasfield (Gk), 5. Zachary Anderson, 17. Anthony Caceres Yellow cards: McGlinchey, McBreen Red cards: Nil Western Sydney Wanderers: 1. Ante Covic (Gk), 2. Shannon Cole, 4. Nikolai Topor-Stanley 5. Michael Beauchamp (c), 6. Jerome Polenz (16. Rocco Visconte 77’), 8. Mateo Poljak, 9. Dino Kresinger (7. Labinot Haliti 67’), 10. Aaron Mooy, 14. Kwabena AppiahKubi (11. Tarek Elrich 71’), 19. Mark Bridge, 21. Shinji Ono Substitutes not used: 23. Jason Trifiro, 30. Carlos Saliadarre (Gk) Yellow cards: Nil Red cards: Nil Referee: Peter Green Attendance: 42,102 Media Release, 21 Apr 2013 Central Coast Mariners Media

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Central Coast Mariners are the 2012 - 13 Hyundai A-League Champions Photos: Paul Barkley-LookPro

entral Coast Mariners are the 2012 - 13 Hyundai A-League Champions, with Graham Arnold’s side recording a 2-0 triumph over Western Sydney Wanderers at a boisterous Allianz Stadium on Sunday, April 21.

Defender Patrick Zwaanswijk’s 44th minute goal combined with Daniel McBreen’s second half penalty ensured the Mariners claimed their first Hyundai A-League Championship, and guaranteed they carved their name in Club and Australian football folklore. Dutchman Zwaanswijk connected purposefully with an inviting Michael McGlinchey corner just a couple of minutes before half time. His headed effort in front of the yellow and navy clad end of Central Coast Mariners aficionados at Allianz Stadium put the Mariners one up before the interval. Midway through the second stanza, the hardworking McBreen’s toil

in the box was rewarded when referee Peter Green spotted a handball by Wanderers’ German right back Jerome Polenz. Green awarded a penalty, with McBreen himself stepping up to send Ante Covic the wrong way to extend the Coast’s advantage. Arnold’s team dominated the first 45 and perhaps could have been up by more than one goal at the break. However a wellstructured second half performance combined with McBreen’s 19th goal of an unforgettable campaign ensured the finest day in Club history. Central Coast Mariners’ structured, yet fluid possession-based game helped the yellow and navy

create the better of the opportunities in an action packed first 45. It took Arnold’s men five minutes to craft their first chance of the contest with Bernie Ibini sending a shot over the crossbar following a smart cutback by right defender Pedj Bojic. Four minutes later the Mariners nearly took the lead. Cruising in on goal following an incisive pass from defence by Trent Sainsbury, Mile Sterjovski attempted to lob Covic from just inside the box. While Sterjovski’s shot flew beyond his former Qantas Socceroos team mate, it also struck the upper side of the crossbar resulting in a Wanderers

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