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he NSW government has announced an additional $2.3 million in funding for schools in the Terrigal and Gosford electorates.

The funding will be delivered through the NSW government’s Resource Allocation Model (RAM), which allocates funds based on the characteristics of individual schools and their students. Under the RAM, public schools across the state will benefit from an additional $300 million distributed on the two new loadings for socio-economic and Aboriginal backgrounds. The amount of funding received by each school will differ based on the school’s individual characteristics and at this stage, it is not clear what the exact amount payable to each school will be. $100 million of this funding has been made possible by the Gonski agreement.

Minister for the Central Coast and member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher said the state government has consistently supported the Gonski Report’s key view that regardless of socio-economic factors, every child should have access to the best possible education. “The RAM delivers on this by distributing funding to schools on a needs basis,” Mr Hartcher said. “In 2014, 65 public schools on the Central Coast will receive an additional $6.3 million in funding, taking the total allocation for the Central Coast to over $11 million. “This includes $960,000 in additional funding for the 15 schools in the Terrigal electorate, taking their total allocation to over $1

million.” Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the RAM gives local principals and school communities a much greater say in how their funding is spent from next year, giving students greater opportunity to succeed. “I welcome the autonomy the RAM is giving principals and school staff, as well as the additional funding marked for schools in the Gosford electorate,” Mr Holstein said. “A total of 21 public schools in the Gosford electorate will receive an additional $1.3 million, taking their total allocation to over $2.2 million. “This includes a significant benefit to the seven schools on the Peninsula who in total will receive almost $1 million in

additional funding.” Minister for Education Mr Adrian Piccoli said the phased implementation of the RAM will give schools the immediate benefit of local resource management and time to develop an increased level of local authority. “Principals will receive practical operational support in managing their school’s resources, and the new system is simpler and less bureaucratic,” Mr Piccoli said. “We are confident that the benefits of more local decision-making based on schools’ knowledge of their students’ needs will be quickly apparent in more effective support for students and in student performance.” Media release, 24 Oct 2013 Scott McGrath, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

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ormer member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill has been elected as the Labor nominee to fill the Senate seat vacated by Bob Carr.

On Wednesday, October 30, the party’s Administrative Committee voted in a ballot 35 to 1 to elected Ms O’Neill to fill the role until 2020. “I am incredibly humbled to accept this responsibility to again represent the people of the Central Coast and NSW,” Ms O’Neill said. Ms O’Neill highlighted education and regional jobs and services as her priorities in entering the Senate. “We know that people in our regions don’t have access to the same opportunities that our city cousins do in health, education and jobs,” she said.

“We can’t afford to let our regions suffer and we need to make sure they have a strong voice in the federal parliament. “I look forward to fighting to ensure that the people of the Central Coast, and across NSW, get the few promises made by Mr Abbott in the lead up to the election.” While Ms O’Neill wants to get on with the job, the NSW parliament must first ratify the decision. Media release, 30 Oct 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill

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The key issues discussed were aspects of payroll tax, further reduction of red tape, the importance of liaison between State and Federal governments for small business and positive feedback of the Small Biz Bus’s recent visits. The Minister met with NSW Business Chamber (Central Coast) regional manager Mr Daniel Farmer, Gosford Chamber of Commerce president Ms Ali Vidler, Gosford Business Improvement District manager Mr Paul Brasch. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is committed to supporting the State’s small businesses,” Mr Holstein said. Mr Holstein said that Ms Hodgkinson’s achievements included the roll out of Small Biz Connect, the allocation of $13.8 million in 2013-14 for small business, including $7.5 million for the Small Biz Connect program by the NSW Liberals and Nationals

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he NSW government has announced an additional $2.3 million in funding for schools in the Terrigal and Gosford electorates.

Gosford Chamber of Commerce president Ms Ali Vidler, NSW Business Chamber Central Coast regional manager Mr Daniel Farmer, Minister for Small Business Ms Katrina Hodgkinson, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford Business Improvement District manager Mr Paul Brasch

Radio tower to be built in Woy Woy Gosford Council has approved an application for a 20 metre high radio communications tower at Woy Woy.

at its ordinary meeting of Tuesday, October 15, indicated that given the nature of the proposed development, it was difﬁcult to diminish the visual impact of the structure. According to the report, the tower needed to be clear of interference from trees and other potential screen elements. Despite the tower being visually imposing, the report stated that the proposed site did not detract signiﬁcantly from the character of the immediate locality. Council required the tower to be

constructed and ﬁnished in colours that are complementary to the surrounding environment. Council has also stipulated that further investigations are required to ascertain the presence of acid sulphate soils. If present, a management plan will need to be prepared in accordance with the Acid Sulphate Soil Manual, Acid Sulphate Soil Management Advisory Committee, August 1998. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.51, 15 Oct 2013

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The application retains an existing workshop on the site at 51 Ocean Beach Rd, near the corner of Rawson Rd. The applicant had submitted signiﬁcant detail and photomontages identifying the site selection process and the visual impact on the subject character as a result of this development. The report received by council

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Small business minister visits Woy Woy Government, and the launch of two Small Biz Buses. He said she had implemented the election commitment to ensure agencies paid bills to their small business suppliers within 30 days, or automatically pay interest on the outstanding amount. She had also implemented a “one on two off” policy to reduce red tape, helping small businesses across NSW overcome the administrative burden and had established the State’s ﬁrst Small Business Commissioner as an independent statutory ofﬁcer. He said the Commissioner has enhanced powers to investigate complaints about unfair treatment of small businesses, require local councils, government bodies and other businesses to provide information or answer questions, when a complaint is made and submit to Parliament a special report, including recommendations on small business issues. Under the legislation, the Commissioner also has the power to require businesses to attend compulsory mediation to resolve disputes prior to commencing legal action. Media release, 14 Oct 2013 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Minister for Small Business Ms Katrina Hodgkinson and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein met with local business leaders in Woy Woy in the week of Monday, October 7.

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ormer member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill has been elected as the Labor nominee to fill the Senate seat vacated by Bob Carr. On Wednesday, October 30, the party’s Administrative Committee voted in a ballot 35 to 1 to elected Ms O’Neill to fill the role until 2020. “I am incredibly humbled to accept this responsibility to again represent the people of the Central Coast and NSW,” Ms O’Neill said. Ms O’Neill highlighted education and regional jobs and services as her priorities in entering the Senate. “We know that people in our regions don’t have access to the same opportunities that our city cousins do in health, education and jobs,” she said.

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Sixteen structures destroyed but no homes lost

he Shire’s north has been left charred and full of debris after a bushfire ripped through thousands of hectares of land on Thursday, October 17. Two hundred and thirty eight fire fighters from the Rural Fire Service (RFS), Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service tirelessly battled the inferno which started at Rutleys Rd near Doyalson.

The fire broke containment lines and extended north to Catherine Hill Bay, affecting residents in Lake Munmorah and Chain Valley Bay. Two fire fighters were treated for injuries and 36 tankers and three helicopters assisted in fighting the blaze. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said at times, the fire fighters were faced with shifting winds in the middle of the night while battling flames as high as 40 feet. “It is a remarkable effort they managed to save properties and evacuate people to safety at the same time,” Cr Eaton said. No homes in the Wyong LGA were destroyed as a result of the bushfires; however,

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initial ﬁgures indicate 16 other structures were destroyed. Among these structures was the Westside service station at Chain Valley Bay. Only the advertising board for the former site remains, with the Central Coast icon “the Big Prawn” sitting on top. The “Welcome to Wyong Shire” sign on the Paciﬁc Highway at Lake Munmorah now stands blackened like the 2,183 hectares of land around it. Evacuation centres were set up at Doyalson RSL and Swansea RSL

for those who were unable to get home due to road closures on the Paciﬁc Highway. These centres were attended by the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS), the Salvation Army and the Red Cross. Cr Eaton said a number of people also slept in their cars either on the side of the road or in the Woolworths Lake Munmorah car park, not knowing how their house was faring. “I can also now say that there were plans in place to evacuate 200 disabled

children staying at Point Wolstoncroft, possibly by boat, as the situation worsened overnight and power to the area was cut off,” Cr Eaton said. “Thankfully, the children are all okay.” Properties in Mannering Park, Gwandalan, Summerland Point and Chain Valley Bay lost power during Thursday, October 17. An Ausgrid spokesperson indicated that power returned to these areas progressively, and all power was restored by about 6:40pm the following night.

Cr Eaton has thanked a number of emergency service agencies for their around the clock work to ensure communities were not lost in the ﬁres. The Wyong Shire Emergency Control Centre was activated at the RFS’s Charmhaven Depot on the Thursday, and was staffed with professional emergency services staff while the blaze raged. “Everyone from the RFS, FRNSW, FACS, RMS and council have come together, worked around the clock and pooled their professional

knowledge and resources to stay on top of this terrible fire situation,” Cr Eaton said. “While this has been an awful ordeal for our residents in the Shire’s north to go through, the work of these dedicated professionals has managed to save communities, homes and ultimately people’s lives.” Cr Eaton said the community spirit was also evident during the crisis. “Our social media pages were flooded with offers from the general public to help, while our switchboard also received many calls offering food and clothing to people unable to get home,” he said. The fire further reinforced the need for people to have a bushfire survival plan and obey instructions from emergency services workers. “The public were fantastic in following orders and the emergency services workers were on top of the situation and ensured roads were closed at the right time and people were told to move at the right time. “Ultimately, the work of these people helped save lives.” Lindsey Chu, 22 Oct 2013 Media release, 17 & 18 Oct 2013 Wyong Shire Council Media release, 18 Oct 2013 Anthony O’Brien, Ausgrid

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Chromefest attracts crowd of 57,000 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

ver 130 people visited Glenworth Valley on October 19 and 20 to take part in the third year of Adrenathon, the Ultimate Adventure Race.

he ﬁfth annual Chromefest car show was held at The Entrance on October 24, 25 and 26 and attracted an estimated crowd of 57,000 people over the three days.

Over 500 show cars were on display in Memorial Park and throughout The Entrance, with visitors from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and all over NSW attending the show. There were three stages of entertainment with live bands Rave On, Matchbox, Flattrakkers, Jumpin Juke Box, Coop Deville, Atomic Hi-Tones and three DJs entertaining the crowd. Crowds also enjoyed dance demonstrations from the Sydney Swing Katz, a “dance off” competition, kids games, a fashion parade, twilight cruise, rockabilly and rock

n roll music all weekend. The 50s and 60s fashion parade was watched on enthusiastically by crowds. People also themed themselves in costume and danced on the checker board dance ﬂoor continuously throughout the three days. 120 cars participated in the Friday night twilight cruise through the streets of The Entrance. There were over 75 stalls from retro to food outlets displaying their products during the weekend, with the retailers of The Entrance commenting it was their best trade weekend in memory. All accommodation outlets were booked out for the weekend and many visitors have re-booked accommodation for next year’s event. Chromefest will be back at The Entrance next year on October 24, 25 and 36.

Teams registered, set up their campsites, and prepared themselves for the upcoming race. The campfire was the next stop where competitors were introduced to the race by AdrenaMan who performed a ritualistic dance that ended with a gong to mark the start. Armed with checkpoint maps, teams set out into the bush towards the checkpoints; Fun mode and Competitor mode splitting to search out their respective checkpoints. Challenges found at these checkpoints included mental and physical. Most memorable of these were the river crossing where competitors were required to cross the river via ropes, water slide, balance cours, nail challenge where competitors were required to balance 12 nails on top of one and the mud trench. After 12km for Fun mode and 20km for Competitor mode, teams made it back around 3pm from a 10am start. Lines for showers grew ever longer as the mud congealed. After the One Day teams finished up their kayak race, beers were cracked open and the campfire grew crowded with hungry campers. The final challenge of the

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day was a bushman cook off with teams given ingredients to create an iconic British dessert. After the winning dessert was announced, campers retreated to bed for a 6am start the next day. Woken up to the smell of a breakfast of bacon and egg rolls, teams begun preparing for the kayak race. Teams divided among themselves to split the laps between them, Fun mode only needed to kayak two laps while Competitor mode took four. Emerging from the river triumphant and wet, the mystery event was revealed; gather elements from across the valley to create fire. Unfortunately due to the nature of living in Australia and it being a total fire ban, the fire was replaced with a flare that colored the valley orange. After all the teams returned to the campsite the scores were tallied and the winners of Fun mode and Competitor mode were announced in the award ceremony. Runners up also received awards and the rest of the teams were given medallions for participation. Upon the completion of the award ceremony, campers packed up their campsites and left with keen anticipation for a good long shower. Adrenathon 2013 conquered, and managed to raise over $1,800 for Make a Wish Australia. Adrenathon 2014 awaits with the theme of “Battle of the Tribes”.

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Calga Sand Quarry expansion opposed

he Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, in addition to local residents, is protesting a proposal to expand the existing Calga Sand Quarry located on Peats Ridge Rd.

The quarry has operated periodically since the late 1960s and more formally since the early 1990s. It currently operates under a ministerial approval granted in 2005. The expansion, which has been proposed by New Zealand owned company Rocla Materials Pty Ltd (Rocla), involves increasing the production rate from the existing approved maximum of 400,000 tonnes of sand products per year to one million tonnes per year. It also involves increasing the hours of operation in the early morning and evening periods and will provide employment for 16 people during operations. Despite Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 having been repealed, the project remains a ‘transitional Part 3A project’ under the legislation and requires approval from the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. However, under the Minister’s existing delegations, the project

application must be determined by the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) due to the number of objections received. General manager of the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park Ms Tassin Barnard said potential impacts of the proposed extension were associated with water resources, noise, dust, biodiversity, Aboriginal heritage and local tourism. She said that should the project go ahead, the groundwater aquifer resource of the Somersby Plateau would be significantly interfered with. “There would be 30 million tonnes less rock to hold the water,” Ms Barnard said. “There is a conflict between sand and water. “We need both but water is a scarce resource and sand is not.” Ms Barnard also said existing work had interfered with one stream in the area and that silica laden dust was present in the air due to quarrying activities. “Silica laden dust has

major health impacts as it is highly respirable,” Ms Barnard said. “Jagged dust particles can extend over Kariong as they can travel a distance of up to 8km.” She said the dust has the potential to cause major health concerns. Ms Barnard is also concerned that hanging swamps, which were declared endangered species last year, and other flora and fauna would be adversely affected by the proposed expansion. “They would be quarrying them straight out of the ground,” she said. She was further of the view that the significant noise already associated with quarrying activities in the area had already been detrimental to the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park and that future activities would result in decreased numbers of visitors. “People won’t come here if the noise gets worse,” Ms Barnard said. “We have no state funding

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and we might be forced to close down.” According to the NSW department of planning and infrastructure’s major project assessment, detailed environmental assessment has shown the project is unlikely to have any significant impact on water resources in the locality. It is further indicated that quarrying can be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the water sharing principles established under the Water Management Act 2000 and that the project would comply with all applicable health and amenity criteria. The report proposes an offset strategy that would provide long-term conservation of the culturally significant Aboriginal women’s site and other Aboriginal sites and objects located on the project site. However, Ms Barnard said this strategy does not take into account the number of Aboriginal sites contained all over the land in question. She said quarrying the area would significantly affect Aborigines’ relationship with the land and the stories from their past. Although the department

has recommended the project should be approved, community members will be able to have their final say at a community consultation panel to be held on Monday, November 18. The panel will be held at Peats Ridge Public School Community Hall from 4pm. Those wishing to comment on the department’s recommendation at the meeting must contact Rebeca Chungue on 9383 2112 by 1pm on Friday, November 8. A spokesperson for the minister for the Central Coast

said Mr Hartcher would not be attending the meeting. Ms Barnard said that should the decision be formally approved, she, and a number of local residents, intended to take the matter to the NSW Land and Environment Court. Lindsey Chu, 1 Nov 2013 Interviewee: Tassin Barnard Environmental Assessment Report Calga Sand Quarry Project, 1 Sep 2013 NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure

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Wicks keen to scrap carbon tax ember for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has said the Abbott government is getting on with delivering on its election commitment to scrap the carbon tax.

Community members learning about how to keep themselves and their properties safe from bushfires

ucketty and District Rural Fire Brigade held a firewise community workshop on Saturday, October 26, to help people create their own customised bushfire plan.

Nearly 20 people attended the workshop as the recent fire activity has increased the community’s concerns about bushfire threats. Workshop participant Ms Judy Waite of Fernances Crossing said the workshop was very informative. “It reinforced the need for

a written bushfire plan,” Ms Waite said. “In my opinion, one of the most important points is you are likely to stop thinking if a fire emergency occurs. “A plan, even a simple one, will help you remember what you need to do. “It was also good to get to know some other

neighbours. “Now, with my plan coming along, I’m feeling safer.” The workshops also aim to help community members learn more about fire behaviour, danger ratings, deciding whether to leave their homes or stay and protecting loved ones.

The Bucketty brigade will continue offering workshops over the coming months, with the next one scheduled for Saturday, November 23, from 9:30am to 2:30pm at the fire station. The Bucketty brigade is happy to bring a workshop to specific roads if need be. Email, 31 Oct 2013 Meredith Emmanuel, Bucketty and District Fire Brigade

“The Coalition is moving calmly and purposefully to do what we said we would do,” Ms Wicks said. “We promised that one of the first things we would do if elected was to scrap the carbon tax and consultation is already underway on legislation to repeal both the carbon and mining taxes.” “Ahead of the convening of Parliament, we’ve already got a strong agenda so we can get on with the job of building a stronger economy, ending the waste, stopping the boats and building the roads of the 21st century. “This is the change the people of Robertson voted for and I won’t stop working until it’s delivered.” Ms Wicks said when the carbon tax is scrapped, Robertson households will be around $550 better off in 2014-2015. “Small businesses in Robertson have been hit with escalating bills due to Labor’s carbon tax,” Ms Wicks said.

“The carbon tax has been hurting jobs, hurting Australian manufacturing and adding to the cost of doing business. “Labor must listen to the clear message sent by the Australian community at the 2013 election. “The people of Robertson do not want a carbon tax.” Ms Wicks said every day the Labor party opposes the repeal of the carbon tax is another day they continue to thumb their nose at the people of Robertson. “The people of Robertson sent a very clear message on September 7 when they voted Deb O’Neill out,” Ms Wicks said. “They want the carbon tax gone just like they wanted the previous government gone, so isn’t it about time that Labor gave the people of Robertson and Australia what they want?” Media release, 31 Oct 2013 Amy Lehmann, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

Terrigal walk against domestic violence he Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee will hold a White Ribbon walk on Monday, November 25, at Terrigal to raise awareness and demonstrate support for no violence against women.

The event will run from 10am to 2pm, with a walk commencing at 11am from Terrigal Surf Club. The walk will go up to the Skillion and back. Support services will be available on the day

to provide information about domestic and family violence. Everyone is welcome to participate in the walk and show their support by wearing a white T-shirt. White ribbons and

wristbands will also be available on the day. Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee chair Ms Cathy Zervos said more and more families are presenting to services on the Central Coast with experiences of

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domestic violence. “Crisis and support services are operating at capacity to meet the needs of families, for safety and freedom from violence,” Ms Zervos said. “Events such as the White Ribbon, Sixteen Days of Action Campaign serve to raise community awareness of the enormity of the problem and hopefully encourage women to seek support for themselves and their children. “Men are also encouraged to ask for information if they

seek to make changes to their violent or abusive behaviour. “Working together as a united community, we have a better chance of eliminating violence against women.” White Ribbon Committee member Ms Danielle Habib said two thirds of all female homicides in NSW are directly related to domestic violence. “It’s a common misconception that domestic violence only occurs in low socio-economic homes,” Ms Habib said.

“It touches (men and) women from all walks of life. “Domestic violence is not only physical violence. “It includes emotional, financial, social and sexual violence and it is not always violence from a partner. “It can include domestic violence from parents towards their children or from children against their parents or grandparents.” Media release, 21 Oct 2013 Danielle Habib, White Ribbon Committee

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inister for the Central Coast and member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher has announced the transfer of land at Avoca Beach from the state government to Gosford Council.

entral Coast commuters were faced with wait times of up to two hours on Wednesday, October 30, the result of mechanical problems with a freight train near Beecroft.

Gosford passengers were left frustrated and stranded as no northbound trains arrived following the incident at 2:40pm. The first northbound afternoon peak hour train arrived at Gosford Station at approximately 6pm. This was almost 90 minutes after its expected arrival time. Passengers using the Central Coast and Newcastle line were advised to allow plenty of additional travel and NSW TrainLink arranged for some of these services to divert via the

North Shore line to minimise delays. A NSW TrainLink spokesperson apologised to customer’s for the delays during the afternoon peak. “NSW TrainLink is working with Sydney Trains and other private operators to learn from this incident and do everything possible to reduce future impacts,” the spokesperson said. Email, 31 Oct 2013 NSW TrainLInk Media release, 30 Oct 2013 NSW Transport Management Centre

Mr Hartcher said the transfer of Hunter Park was made possible through the Office of Strategic Lands which acquires, approves and transfers land in NSW in close consultation with local government to deliver land for major parks and public places. “The Office of Strategic Lands has a long history of providing open space and I am pleased the NSW government has been able to facilitate this transfer which will greatly benefit the local community,” Mr Hartcher said. “Gosford Council’s planned upgrade for Hunter Park makes it a great asset and one which can be enjoyed by people using the Avoca Beach Surf Club and Avoca Beach Playground which both surround the park.” Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the transfer of the 3.6 hectare Hunter Park follows representations from Gosford Council seeking to improve the site as part of its Avoca Beach Southern Foreshore Master Plan. “Council is grateful to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure for approving the transfer of this land as council has significant public land assets in and

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Collectors receive beverage container refund tudents and staff from the International Football School and Kariong Scouts collected empty bottles at Bluetongue Stadium after Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United game on Saturday, October 26.

Gosford Council gave them 10 cents for each bottle collected, which was in support of the Boomerang Alliance of community and environment groups’ campaign for the introduction of a 10 cent refund on beverage containers. The proposed refund is hoped to double recycling rates and reduce litter. Boomerang Alliance spokesperson Ms Lisa Wriley said every year across Australia eight billion bottles and cans are thrown away either into landfill or on our beaches, parks, rivers and roads. “A 10 cent refund on bottles and cans would clean up our environment,

help protect marine animals from plastic rubbish and provide local sports clubs, schools and charity groups with a new way to raise money,” Ms Wriley said. “The Scouts in South Australia run nine collection depots and raise $2 million a year.” Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said a 10 cent refund on containers would be a win-win for the environment and for rate payers, with less litter and council saving money on recycling and clean-up costs. NSW councils could save up to $63 million per year with a container refund scheme, according to a Local Government NSW

study. “It’s very appropriate that this recycling event is occurring for the match against Adelaide because South Australia has had refunds on bottles and cans for more than 30 years and has a recycling rate double the rest of Australia,” Cr McKinna said. “It’s time NSW lifted its game on recycling by introducing a 10 cent refund on bottles and cans.” International Football School CEO Mr Paul Chapman said ensuring the creation of a sustainable planet for generations to come was a fundamental part of the education the school offers its students. “We are very proud of

to be part of the ‘Cash for Containers’ campaign because we know it will keep unwanted waste out of landfill, waterways and the streets of Gosford,” Mr Chapman said. Kariong Scouts leader Mr Ron Dilger said the scouting movement placed a high importance on teaching environmental values and taking action to help the community. “Doing something like this reinforces both messages,” Mr Dilger said. “We hope it’s not long till we have a national Container Deposit System so that collecting bottles and cans becomes a regular fundraising opportunity.” Media release, 24 Oct 2013 Ruth Hessey, Boomerang Alliance

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osford Council’s Bushcare program is a buzz with activity following a successful native bee house project and giveaway.

After attending a free native bee workshop run through the Bushcare program, local volunteer Nicola Dawson felt inspired to create her own native bee house which was given away at a recent Avoca Beachside Market. Bushcare Officer Mr Michael Smith said the bee house project is an example of the wide benefits of Bushcare for both the environment and volunteers.

“This project shows how Bushcare impacts positively not only on our local environment but also on the volunteers, who are able to connect with the community, learn new skills and meet like-minded people,” Mr Smith said. “Bushcare volunteer Nicola Dawson did a wonderful job in transferring her passion and new found knowledge on native bees into a project that has

benefitted others in the community. “One lucky resident won Nicola’s bee house after visiting the Gosford City Council environment stand at the Avoca Beachside Markets and now has a wonderful way of attracting nature’s pollinators to help her garden flourish.” Mr Smith said Bushcare was always on the lookout for more volunteers to join. “For a few hours each

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he Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has raided the offices of Liberal MPs Mr Chris Spence and Mr Darren Webber over an alleged fundraising scandal.

Mr Spence, who is the state member for The Entrance, and Mr Webber, the state member for Wyong, had their ofﬁces searched on Friday, September 20, with investigators seizing computers and documents. Ms Karen McNamara, who is expected to be declared federal member for Dobell in the coming days, has also been dragged into the controversy due to her role as Mr Webber’s campaign manager in the 2011 state election. The Age has reported that Ms McNamara signiﬁcantly overstated the amount of funds she had raised for Mr Webber’s campaign. It was revealed that Ms McNamara, during her

pre-selection interview for Dobell, said she had raised up to $100,000 in her role as campaign manager. However, a member for the NSW Liberal state executive Ms Hollie Hughes has said she was advised party records indicated ofﬁcial receipts totalled as little as $50,000. The Sydney Morning Herald has also reported that the ICAC raids are believed to be linked to allegations that two staff members for NSW Energy Minister Mr Chris Hartcher funnelled political donations through a front company prior to the 2011 state election. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, a $5,000 donation was

made by a Wyong building company, LA Commercial, owned by a Mr Lusted, to the beneﬁt of the Liberal Party’s Central Coast candidates shortly before the March 2011 election. The donation is believed to have been made through Eightbyﬁve, which is the trading name for a trust fund connected to Mr Tim Koelma, a senior policy adviser to Mr Hartcher. Mr Koelma has since resigned from his position and Mr Lusted unsuccessfully contested Liberal pre-selection for the federal seat of Dobell. It has been reported that Mr Lusted has said that at the time, he believed he was entitled to make the donation as he was not a property developer for the

purposes of the Election Funding Act. Property developers have been banned from making political donations in NSW since 2009. Neither Mr Webber nor Mr Spence were able to respond to enquiries from the Wyong Regional Chronicle for legal reasons. ICAC also could not comment on its operational matters. However, Ms McNamara has issued a statement and has denied the allegations against her. “The allegation made in today’s news story is a baseless lie,” Ms McNamara said of the media report. “A donation was made to attend a fundraising dinner and was properly receipted and declared. “As I have said

before, to the best of my knowledge, I have always complied with my obligations in that role. Ms McNamara also said that if it was deemed she could assist in any way with current inquiries involving other persons named in recent news stories, she would be more than happy to assist. NSW premier Mr Barry O’Farrell has said he had not been contacted by the ICAC about the raids on Mr Spence and Mr Webber’s ofﬁces. “I don’t believe the ICAC has ever made it a practice to advise premiers of visits by its staff in investigations,” Mr O’Farrell said. “I have never been contracted by the ICAC about such activity. “As I previously said, the Liberal Party referred matters concerning

donations to the Electoral Funding Authority in May 2012. “It has been previously reported the ICAC is investigating that issue. “But I have not been advised of any such investigation, nor would I expect to be. “It is an offence for someone to conﬁrm formal contact with them by the ICAC. “As I said in Parliament again this week, I am a strong supporter of the ICAC. “It has and continues to do a great job for the people of NSW.” Media release, 23 Sep 2013 Olivia Suzanski, Office of Barry O’Farrell Media statement, 25 Sep 2013 Alicia McCumstie, Office of Karen McNamara Website, 23 Aug 2013 The Age Website, 21 Sep 2013, Sydney Morning Herald

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wider area,” Mr Rumble said. “We wouldn’t invest if the demand wasn’t there.” Despite Mr Rumble’s claims, council remained concerned that the proposal would still have a negative impact by removing the necessity to go to surrounding town centres such as Budgewoi. “We were conscious that a new store at this location would take business away from nearby Budgewoi Shopping Centre,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. Cr Greg Best also showed concern for the proposal, describing the construction of a Woolworths in Colongra to be “potentially devastating”. “We’ve seen it before with what Erina has done

to Gosford and what Tuggerah has done to Wyong,” Cr Best said. Despite not approving Woolworths’ Proposal, council still plans to work with the applicants in ﬁnding an alternative location. “We are currently in the process of placing a Masterplan for Budgewoi on public exhibition with the aim of revitalising the town, and we can’t afford to have business taken away from it,” Cr Eaton said. “However, we have vowed to work with the applicants to ensure we ﬁnd a suitable location for this development.” Media Release, 25 Sep 2013 Wyong Shire Council Wyong Council Agenda 2.2, 25 Sep 2013 Rebecca Wallisch, 25 Sep 2013

Map showing the proposed Woolworths at Colongra site rejected by Council

ICAC inquiry extends to Mayor Both MP’s ofﬁces were raided by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigators on Friday, September 20. Computers and documents were seized during the raid. It has been alleged that Mr Ray Carter, the electorate ofﬁcer for NSW Energy Minister Mr Chris Hartcher, informed the

businessman in question that he got his name from Cr Eaton when he approached him for a donation to the candidates. Mr Carter was last year suspended on full pay as Mr Hartcher’s electorate ofﬁcer due to allegations he and a policy adviser to Mr Hartcher, Mr Tim Koelma, had breached election funding laws prior to the 2011 election.

Cr Eaton sits as an independent on Wyong Council but was the Liberal candidate for the federal seat of Dobell

in 1996. When approached by the Wyong Regional Chronicle, Cr Eaton said he could not comment on the matter. “I have nothing to hide but under ICAC guidelines, I am unable to comment,” Cr Eaton said on Wednesday, October 9. Recently elected Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has also been drawn into the alleged scandal due to her role as Mr Webber’s campaign

manager during the 2011 election. Ms McNamara, whose husband Mr John McNamara was a Wyong Liberal councillor between 2008 and 2012, has denied allegations she signiﬁcantly overstated the amount of funds she had raised for Mr Webber’s campaign. Email, 8 Oct 2013 Wyong Shire Council Website, 1 Oct 2013 Sydney Morning Herald

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“Stephen has been a significant asset to our council and many notable projects were completed across our Local Government Area under his guidance and jurisdiction,” Mr Anderson said. “Gosford City’s $15 million surf club redevelopment project, the progression of our 40 plus kilometres of shared cycle ways, the $4.5 million Peninsula Recreation Precinct, as well as upgrades to countless playgrounds, sportsgrounds and coastal facilities are only a few of the popular community projects completed during Stephen’s tenure as director city services. “I thank Stephen for the valuable contribution he made during his time at Gosford Council and congratulate him on his well-deserved appointment as general manager of Cessnock City Council.” Media release, 21 Oct 2013 Gosford Council Media

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he alleged political donations scandal surrounding Central Coast Liberal MPs has now spread to local government, with allegations that Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton is linked to the controversy.

The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Cr Eaton allegedly nominated a businessman who could be approached for a donation to Liberal candidates prior to the 2011 state election. These candidates included the current Liberal MPs for Wyong and The Entrance, Mr Darren Webber and Mr Chris Spence.

Mr Glen has been acting as interim general manager of Cessnock City Council since June this year and has now been officially appointed general manager. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has extended congratulations to Mr Glen and has wished him the best of luck in his new role. “Stephen was the director city services at Gosford Council for over 13 years and has been a professional and hardworking member of council’s executive leadership team who was well respected by staff, councillors and members of the community,” Cr McKinna said. “During this time, he often acted as the general manager and was extremely helpful to me in this capacity when I took up my role as mayor in September 2012.” Gosford Council’s general manager Mr Paul Anderson said following Mr Glen’s achievements at Gosford Council, the new role is a well-deserved progression of his career to date.

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yong Council has rejected an application for a new Woolworths store along Scenic Dr, Colongra, due to concerns that it would negatively impact surrounding town centres.

The proposal involved rezoning of the site which would subsequently permit the lodgement of a development application for the construction of a Woolworths supermarket with a gross leasable ﬂoor area of 3,200 square metres, a bottle shop of 120 square metres, a service station and associated ongrade parking on the site. W o o l w o r t h s development manager Mr Michael Rumble spoke at the Ordinary Council Meeting of Wednesday, September 25, claiming that development on the subject site would not impact on Toukley, Budgewoi and surrounding smaller town centres. “The proposed supermarket offers increased beneﬁt for the

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ANZAC centenary funding increased ederal member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has announced funding for the ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program (ACLGP) has increased to $125,000.

Ms Wicks said the Centenary of Anzac will be the most significant national period of commemoration in our nation’s history. “The ACLGP is an integral part of the Coalition government’s commitment to local commemorations in Robertson,” Ms Wicks said. “The Coalition government has increased funding available for Robertson by $25,000, ensuring that the local community will have up to $125,000 available to commemorate the Centenary of ANZAC.” This increase will ensure local community-based events are at the heart of the nation’s commemorative activities. “It is important that our community works together to ensure that we pay appropriate tribute to those locals who answered the call to serve their nation, along with many who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our values and beliefs,” Ms Wicks said. “The ANZAC Centenary Community Grants

Committee formed in Robertson will assess applications for funding and make recommendations to me about projects to be submitted to the Department of Veteran Affairs for consideration.” The closing date to receive applications has been extended and applications must be received by the Department of Veteran Affairs no later than May 30, 2014. “I will ask the Committee to do everything it can to ensure that the allocated funding is shared between as many groups and commemorative events as possible,” Ms Wicks said. “I look forward to working with the community to deliver commemorations that will honour our nation’s centenary of service, and mark the nation-defining events of the Centenary of ANZAC, in ways that we can all be proud of.” Media release, 29 Oct 2013 Amy Lehmann, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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otarians and volunteers of the Rotary Club of Gosford North raised over $13,000 for the Rotary Bushfire Appeal and helped remove graffiti as part of Graffiti Removal Day over the weekend of October 19 to 20.

Money was collected over the weekend from donors at Erina Fair, the Putt Putt Regatta at Davistown, and through the regular chocolate wheel at Wyoming Shopping Centre on Saturday morning.

All funds will be distributed to needy victims in the Blue Mountains. As part of a Graffiti Removal Day initiative by the Rotary Club, Rotarians and volunteers, including one previous graffiti offender,

helped remove graffiti from areas around Wyoming on Sunday, October 20. Thirteen properties were cleaned or painted to make the area appear more desirable. “Affected residents were

very appreciative and the volunteers had some fun,” Rotarian Graham Black said. “It was pleasing to have a graffiti offender lament his ways and volunteer to help us.” Email, 23 Oct 2013 Graham Black, Rotary Club Gosford North

Graffiti Removal Day ocal community groups got involved in the fight against graffiti on Sunday, October 20, as part of Graffiti Removal Day.

A joint initiative between the NSW Government and Rotary Down Under, Graffiti Removal Day encourages community members to get involved in graffiti removal and prevention. Other organisations involved in this year’s Graffiti Removal Day included the Australian Men’s Shed Association, Scouts Australia and Girl Guides NSW and ACT. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said that vandalism

and in particular graffiti, was a major issue for local government nationwide. “Communities across Australia incur millions of dollars in costs for graffiti removal each year, which is disappointing when there are many worthwhile

projects and initiatives that this money could benefit. “I would encourage anyone who is sick and tired of seeing community buildings vandalised, to get in touch with your local Rotary and get involved. “This is a fantastic

initiative and I would like to thank and congratulate all the local community groups involved this year for the hard work and effort they put into Graffiti Removal Day,” said mayor Cr McKinna. Media release, 16 Oct 2013 Gosford Council Media

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Man charged after boat theft man has been charged with numerous offences after police seized an air pistol, snakes and a stolen boat from a home in Kincumber.

Just before 10pm on Thursday, October 24, a man entered a shopping centre on Avoca Dr, Kincumber. The man approached a Marine Rescue NSW boat that was attached to a trailer and on display in the centre as a raffle prize. Police will allege he wheeled the boat out of the building, before attaching it to his vehicle and driving away. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were alerted to the incident and an investigation commenced. About 3:45pm on Monday, October 28, police executed a search warrant at a home in Sundowner Ave, Kincumber. It is alleged the stolen boat was found under a tarp in the front yard. Officers also seized an air pistol and a boat motor, as well as two corn snakes from inside the home. The snakes were handed

over to the Gosford Reptile Park. On the morning of Tuesday, October 29, the 32 year old man was arrested at Gosford Police Station. He was charged with steal vessel, possess unauthorised pistol and not keep firearm safely. The man was granted conditional bail and is due to appear in Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, December 3. Marine Rescue Central Coast is pleased their property has been recovered and thank all those who assisted police in their investigations, Media release, 29 Oct 2013 NSW Police Media Media release, 29 Oct 2013 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

Restricted drivers to be charged wo teenagers, one a learner driver and the other a P-plater driver, are expected to be charged after they were stopped in Avoca Beach on Saturday, October 26, for driving dangerously.

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About 1:35am, police officers attached to the Brisbane Water Target Action Group, Operation Saber, noticed two cars following each other, allegedly at high speeds. The two cars, one a red Nissan Pulser driven by an 18 year old man, and the second, a silver Holden Commodore driven by a 19 year old man, were heading west along Avoca Drive. Police stopped both vehicles and discovered the Pulsar contained six passengers – four teenagers in the back seat, one in the front seat and another in the boot of the car. Officers then undertook routine breath tests on both drivers. The 19 year old driver of the Commodore provided a positive result. Both drivers were arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station, where the 19 year old returned a result of 0.090. He was charged with midrange PCA and will appear at Gosford Local Court on

Tuesday, December 3. The 18 year old is expected to be charged for numerous offences and faces fines of over $2,500. Brisbane Water Local Area Command Duty Officer Acting Inspector Jonathon Goddard said the two inexperienced drivers were lucky to be alive. “Given the severity of the dangerous driving charges expected to be laid on both drivers, it’s a miracle they weren’t seriously hurt,” Acting Inspector Goddard said. “We hope these two teens have learnt a valuable lesson and it should be a warning to other drivers considering undertaking dangerous driving practices that police are out in force and will catch you.” Media release, 26 Oct 2013 NSW Police Media

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Aboriginal name suitable for Gosford Waterfront ecent discussion has possible names for the Gosford Waterfront area such as ‘Mariners’ Cove’.

‘Bungaree’ is also a worthy name as it reflects our rich Aboriginal heritage and the history of our local area. Bungaree (1775-1830) was a great explorer and Aboriginal community leader on the Central Coast. He accompanied Matthew Flinders on a coastal survey as an interpreter, guide and negotiator. Between 1801-1803 he circumnavigated Australia

with Flinders, who said of Bungaree, “he is a worthy and brave fellow”. On more than one occasion, Bungaree saved the expedition. Bungaree also accompanied Governor King to north-west Australia in 1817 and Governor

Macquarie dubbed him Chief of the Broken Bay Tribe. I am not an Aboriginal person, but like many, I have a strong respect and interest in our Aboriginal heritage, which dates back many thousands of years. It is a pleasure to work alongside our local Aboriginal people in support of reconciliation. Email, 17 Oct 2013 Pat Dell, Kincumber

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I catch the train from Narara to Wynyard and myself and many others used to get the 5:45am service from Wyong down to the North Shore. This got me to Wynyard at 7:28am. Now, the first train from Wyong is the 6:05am service, which is 20 minutes later. This is now the first train I can get to Wynyard without changing. To get to work on time means getting the 5:45am service from Gosford to Central and changing there or at Hornsby. This means getting up 15 to 30 minutes earlier and having to drive to Gosford. This will cost several hundred dollars extra a year just in fuel.

argaret Pontifex (Coast Community News, June 18) eloquently illustrates the dangers and problems of drugs, both legal and illegal.

There’s no doubt these mind-bending substances cause havoc, hardship and misery; and what’s the answer, the solution? Education of course. Also we should look deeply at ourselves as parents and at our teachers in schools. Margaret Thatcher once said there’s no such thing as

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Gospel Garden sets $400,000 target The Gospel Garden Sanctuary committee is attempting to raise $400,000 by Christmas to buy the Umina building to avoid it being torn down for commercial development.

Gospel Garden Sanctuary founder Mr Danny DeMoreta said the committee had asked Gosford Council for assistance to buy the building for Umina. “The talks aren’t over. “However, all we’ve received so far are reasons why they may

not be able to help,” said Mr DeMoreta. “For two years now, dedicated volunteers have run the Gospel Garden Sanctuary in Umina Beach, without the aid of any government grants or assistance. “It’s been hard work and it’s

been worth it too. “The Gospel Garden Sanctuary has become a unique open-door social centre in the heart of Umina Beach, where people can come and feel free to enjoy events and social activities.” He said people interested

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in helping could contact the committee by email at uacvumina@hotmail.com.au. Media release, 27 Sep 2013 Danny DeMoreta, Gospel Garden Sanctuary

The study, which aimed to prioritise upgrades and identify sites for added infrastructure, has now been adopted by council. One submission nominated improvements to the Blackwall Point boat ramp facility. These improvements included the need for toilets, a longer slipway for low tide launching, double ramp width and the extension of the manoeuvring area to allow for more vehicle waiting capacity. In his report, Council’s director of city services Mr Stephen Glen stated that the site was unsuitable

for upgrading to a regional facility due to difficult road access and site limitations. “The Blackwall Point facility is considered difficult for vehicular access and would require significant improvement before this site would be considered suitable for improvement to a regional facility,” stated the report. Another submission stated that the study should be extended to include commuter user ferry needs and a hierarchy of wharves requiring higher standards. The submission also recommended the relocation of the existing Ferry Rd wharf to the alternative Bangalow St site when the Ferry Rd wharf had reached its useful life and required replacement. Mr Glen responded and said the submission had been noted

regarding the relocation of the wharf, however, the Better Boating Program grant conditions for the study applied only to the assessment of public recreational maritime facilities and could not be extended to commercial activities. One submission identiﬁed the need to upgrade Empire Bay’s Kendall Rd wharf as well as the need to improve the Empire Bay Reserve area. Mr Glen reported that this had been identiﬁed as a priority to be upgraded. However, grant funding from the Better Boating Program was restricted to providing maritime infrastructure and other funding sources would be required to improve the public reserve area. The report stated that Council was responsible for 23 boat ramps

and 43 public wharves within Brisbane Water. The study, which was publicly exhibited between February 20 and March 20 this year, found most maritime facilities within Brisbane Water were in an average condition. The replacement value of existing maritime assets in the study area was estimated at $6.9 million. A total of 22 wharves and boat ramps were identiﬁed as priority for replacement in the near future, at a total cost of $2.7 million. These included Woy Woy Town Centre wharf, Ferry Rd wharf, Kendall Rd wharf and boat ramp, Killcare wharf, Woy Woy cargo wharf, Hardys Bay wharf, Wagstaffe wharf, Lions Park wharf No.2, Woy Woy Bay wharf, Phegans Bay wharf, Oroo St wharf, Pier St wharf and Rawson Rd wharf.

Ambulance paramedics called the CareFlight rapid-response trauma team shortly after 2:30 pm. Police blocked Woy Woy Rd to allow the helicopter to land

near the crash site. CareFlight landed at the scene just before 3pm to allow the crew doctor to team with ambulance paramedics treating the rider.

The CareFlight doctor said the 52-year-old man from Copacabana suffered multiple fractures when he crashed into a steel barrier. After stabilisation, the rider

was flown by CareFlight to Royal North Shore Hospital. Media release, 9 Oct 2013 Ian Badham, CareFlight

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Submissions made about wharves study Three submissions have been received about local maritime facilties after Gosford Council exhibited its Brisbane Water Public Wharves and Boat Ramps Usage Study.

Woy Woy Rd was temporarily blocked on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 9, after a motorbike crash at Kariong.

Mr Glen said the need for replacement of public wharves and boat ramps should be given to high priority facilities only, due to the limited funding allocations. “Any decision to replace low priority works or create new infrastructure should be considered against the priority of other capital works items which will result in already identiﬁed projects being deferred,” stated Mr Glen’s report. The council was successful in receiving grant funding under the 2010-11 Better Boating Program to undertake a detailed investigation of the existing maritime infrastructure, boat usage patterns and ﬁshing amenities within Brisbane Water. A total of eight submissions were made in response to the study. Gosford Council Agenda CIT.28, 17 Sep 2013

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Coal seam gas (CSG) mining has been prohibited within two kilometers of the Peninsula. NSW Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mr Brad Hazzard said CSG exclusion zones had also come into force across the Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions, including all zoned residential land and rural villages and a two kilometre buffer area around these locations. These exclusion zones reflected community concerns about the conflict over resource development in residential areas, he said. “The NSW Government is now seeking feedback on the precise location of the scheduled stagetwo expansion of CSG exclusion zones into future residential

growth areas in regional NSW,” Mr Hazzard said. He said the Government had appointed a Gateway Panel, which would conduct a scientific assessment to ensure the potential impacts of mining and CSG proposals on strategic agricultural land are identified prior to a development application being lodged. He said the panel, led by chairman Terry Short, were highly regarded experts in their fields and had decades of technical and industry experience. “The panel members we have appointed today deliver expertise across a number of disciplines, meaning each project will be subject to rigorous, balanced and scientific scrutiny.” Mr Short said the establishment of the gateway system was a tremendous step

forward for rural NSW. “It is a voice that rural NSW hasn’t had to date in the planning process,” he said. Mr Hazzard said the mapping being exhibited was to have been the primary component of the proposed Lower Hunter and Central Coast Strategic Regional Land Use Plan. Now this mapping has been released, it is instead proposed to prepare a Regional Growth Plan for the Lower Hunter and Central Coast under the State’s new planning system – rather than a regional plan. He said the Regional Growth Plans would comprehensively cover all strategic planning issues for the region – including housing, infrastructure, economic development, agricultural land and resources and environment – rather than having a focus

mainly on agriculture and resource industry issues. In the Gosford municipality, 654 hectares were identified as Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land. None was on the Peninsula. “This is the first time in the State’s history there has been such extensive mapping and protection for our residential areas and farms,” Mr Hazzard said. “The progress in striking the balance between strategically significant agricultural land and residential properties is the result of extensive community and business consultation and was necessitated by the complete failure of the former State Labor government to address any of these issues despite CSG being extracted for more than 20 years in NSW.

“The changes deliver key elements of the Government’s Strategic Regional Land Use Policy while at the same ensuring a viable and strong mining industry can occur in NSW,” he said. NSW Minister for Primary Industries Ms Katrina Hodgkinson said the land had been mapped as BSAL because it had been identified as highly fertile and productive land. “Once the mapping is finalised, companies wanting to develop major mining or CSG projects within confirmed BSAL in the region will have to go through the independent scientific Gateway process,” she said. Media release, 3 Oct 2013 Julian Luke, Office of Katrina Hodkinson MP

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Government, and the launch of two Small Biz Buses. He said she had implemented the election commitment to ensure agencies paid bills to their small business suppliers within 30 days, or automatically pay interest on the outstanding amount. She had also implemented a “one on two off” policy to reduce red tape, helping small businesses across NSW overcome the administrative burden and had established the State’s ﬁrst Small Business Commissioner as an independent statutory ofﬁcer. He said the Commissioner has enhanced powers to investigate complaints about unfair treatment of small businesses, require local councils, government bodies and other businesses to provide information or answer questions, when a complaint is made and submit to Parliament a special report, including recommendations on small business issues. Under the legislation, the Commissioner also has the power to require businesses to attend compulsory mediation to resolve disputes prior to commencing legal action. Media release, 14 Oct 2013 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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However, the RMS is not doing the same for children to go to school from West Gosford - Point Clare to Point Clare Primary School. It seems to the parents and citizens that our children are second class people and don’t need to be protected with a footpath. Maybe the State Member of Parliament can intercede on our behalf and force the RMS to make the same footpath as those of Wamberal and Erina?

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Radio tower to be built in Woy Woy The application retains an existing workshop on the site at 51 Ocean Beach Rd, near the corner of Rawson Rd. The applicant had submitted signiﬁcant detail and photomontages identifying the site selection process and the visual impact on the subject character as a result of this development. The report received by council

I could instead catch the 6:01am train from Narara but this is a Newcastle train and is sometimes delayed or running late. Seeing as the 5:45am Wyong train has now been effectively cancelled, there are now potentially two lots of people catching the 6:01am train: those who used to get the 5:51am train from Narara (originating at

fter my weekend travels from The Entrance to Gosford I found that the RMS is constructing a wide footpath from Wamberal to Erina Fair.

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Gosford Council has approved an application for a 20 metre high radio communications tower at Woy Woy.

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Newcastle) plus those who got the 5:45am service from Wyong. Are we all going to get seats? It also means changing at Hornsby, which will interrupt people’s sleep. Yes, we sleep on the train, it’s 6am when we get on! The 6:01am Narara train will get me to Wynyard 10 minutes late. This will probably mean having to leave work later, which means getting home later and that may well mean more than just the 10 minutes later I get into work. If I get the 6:05am train from Wyong, the 6:01am train may be too crowded, I will be 20 minutes late to work so will definitely have to get home later.

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Rose grower wins scholarship

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entral Coast hydroponic rose grower Ms Nicky Mann has been awarded the prestigious Nuffield agricultural research scholarship supported by Horticulture Australia Limited and the federal government.

Ms Mann, together with husband Wade, owns and runs Roses2Go at East Gosford and Woongarrah and was selected from a national field of more than 400 applicants for the scholarship. The Nuffield scholarship entails a 16 week intensive study and research program that takes the world’s leading primary producers around the globe to learn the latest ground breaking and environmentally sustainable farming techniques and practices. Ms Mann intends to take this knowledge home to the Central Coast to put into practice and share with other farmers within and beyond the region.

Selected for the Global Focus Program, Ms Mann and her Nuffield scholarship colleagues will travel to Asia, Canada, the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom and many parts of Australia to study global approaches to feeding the world. In addition, she will spend a further eight weeks undertaking international travel to research her study topic of intensive hydroponic berry production within hitech greenhouses. This area of study will support a new project underway at the family rose farm at Woongarrah to grow blueberries and raspberries in a fully hydroponic and semi-closed greenhouse system.

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Ms Mann will also pursue an interest in aquaponics and how the technology could be integrated with hydroponic berry and flower production. “There are some Australian aquaponic projects producing fish and leafy greens, however none to my knowledge are combining hydroponic berries or flowers with aquaponics and this provides huge opportunities for our business and the Central Coast with this type of production,” Ms Mann said. “We feel berries are a great fit with roses because when rose production slows during the cooler winter months, the berries come into production. “This will enable us to keep our part-time employees busy in the traditionally quieter months rather than requiring them to drop hours. “We also envisage

incorporating berry tours into the tourism arm of our business to complement our rose farm tours. “Hydroponics and aquaponics are all about utilising small space for intensive, sustainable production without sacrificing nutrition and taste. “Put simply, it’s about maximising output while minimising waste and reliance on natural resources. “I envisage intensive production of berries, flowers and hopefully also fish and honey all on the same piece of land. “The Central Coast has an abundance of small acreage plots and farms. “This type of intensive horticulture would be ideal. “With the region’s population rapidly increasingly, the more we can feed ourselves within the region the better.” Media release, 14 Oct 2013 Pheadra Pym, A Way With Words

Coinciding with this year’s Fair Trading Week, Fair Trading officers will host free information sessions for real estate agents, motor vehicle dealers and repairers, self-managing landlords, incorporated associations, home builders, community workers and people living in or working with strata schemes. On Thursday, November 7, Fair Trading officers will also present a Revved Up program to senior students at Gosford High School. Fair Trading Commissioner Mr Rod Stowe said the Revved Up program provided assistance for young people preparing to buy their first car. “The purchase of a first car can be a defining moment on the journey into adulthood,” Mr Stowe said. “But as first time car buyers, young people can often be seen as prime targets for rip-off merchants. “Revved Up gives great advice on how to avoid unpleasant surprises when buying a car and how Fair Trading can help if things do go wrong.” Mr Stowe said more than 20,000 people attend Fair Trading seminars under My Place programs each year. “The programs provide a wealth of information for anyone running a business and they also give locals an insight into their rights and responsibilities as consumers,” he said. “Many of Fair Trading’s

My Place seminars are free and open to the public and I urge everyone interested to register beforehand to avoid missing out.” The four day My Place program will include compliance checks on local motor vehicle dealers, pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers, as well as spray paint retailers in relation to anti-graffiti laws. “My Place programs give Fair Trading a keen insight into local marketplaces and often help pick up problem areas in compliance,” Mr Stowe said. “Trader checks help the agency remind industry participants of their obligations at law.” On Tuesday, November 5, a Fair Trading information stand will be held at the Imperial Shopping Centre, Gosford, from 9am to 3pm. The Grange at Wyoming will host workshops on Wednesday, November 6. There will be a community workers information seminar at 9:30am to 1pm, a self-managing landlords’ information seminar at 3pm to 4:30pm and a home building information seminar from 6pm until 8pm. On Thursday, November 7, The Grange will also hold a real estate information seminar from, 2pm until 4pm and a strata information seminar from 6pm until 8pm. Media release, 31 Oct 2013 Kelly Burke, NSW Department of Fair Trading

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Holiday letting proposal

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ollowing a public consultation process, Gosford Council has unanimously agreed to seek to amend a planning proposal relating to short term holiday letting in the Gosford LGA

The amendments seek to support the local tourism and real estate industry, while providing guidelines to regulate short term holiday letting in the local area. Council received 509 submissions as a result of its public exhibition, 469 of which were in support and 40 which were in objection to the amendments. Of those submissions objecting to the amendments, a common theme was a concern that short term holiday letting leads to loud parties and disruption to surrounding houses. Following the submissions, council has made a number of changes to the Development Control Plan (DCP), including a requirement for all short term holiday lets to use a 240 litre garbage bin, amendments to wording to clarify the operation of the DCP for residential flat buildings and provision of evidence of on street car parking issues. It has addressed the concerns raised about “party houses” but has indicated that town planning can only form part of a response to what is primarily a land use regulation discipline. The Integrated Planning unit’s report to council stated that the response to issues such as behaviour of short term tenants and oversight by owners needs to involve

the use of communication, education and enforcement approaches. Furthermore, the report states that codes of conduct, liaison between neighbours, police involvement (as necessary), council compliance and town planning should combine to ensure that short term holiday letting does not adversely impact on neighbours. Cr Gabby Bowles spoke at Council’s meeting of Tuesday, October 15, and said she understood it was a contentious issue for many people in the Gosford LGA and there had been considerable concern about the management of short term rentals. “We want to do everything possible to meet the needs of locals.” Cr Craig Doyle said councillors were all acutely aware of the short term rentals that, in the past, had caused significant problems and it was important that regulations were enforced. “These are not issues in real estate managed facilities, it is more so the self-managed facilities. “It’s important that guidelines are met,” said Cr Doyle. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.55, 15 Oct 2013 Kaitlin Watts, 15 Oct 2013

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isarow’s Sure Optical optometrists and Gosford’s ReviveR cocktail bar joined forces for the second year running on World Sight Day to raise funds for Optometry Giving Sight.

World Sight Day, which was on Thursday, October 10, is a global initiative established by the World Health Organisation in 2000 to raise awareness about avoidable blindness. Named “Highballs for Eyeballs”, the fundraising event was held at ReviveR Gosford and was attended by a mixed of local business owners, members of the general community, family and friends. Sure Optical Optometrist and Director Ms Amanda Rungis, who co-owns ReviveR with her partner Mr Gordon Ryan, said she was thrilled that funds raised on the night exceeded last year’s total of $3,726, which was the highest amount raised nationally in 2012. At this stage, the team tops the leader board once again, with the final figure raised of $4,479 surpassing the second place fundraising team’s efforts by more than $1,300. “Highballs for Eyeballs” was generously supported by 21 local business and national optical supplier sponsors who collectively donated more than $8,500 worth of raffle prizes and auction items for the event. Revive R also donated the skills and talents of their new multi-award winning

bar manager Mr Shane Sahr, who will create a signature cocktail each for two auction winners. The new cocktails will soon feature on the ReviveR menu. More than 285 million people in the world are blind or vision impaired simply because they do not have access to an eye exam and glasses. Even in Australia, around 75% of blindness and vision loss is preventable or treatable. Optometry Giving Sight is the only global fundraising initiative that specifically targets the prevention of blindness and impaired vision due to uncorrected refractive error, a condition that can be avoided with a simple annual eye exam and a pair of glasses. This year’s World Sight Day theme was “University Eye Health”. Collective funds raised globally will be directed to 25 projects in 23 countries around the world, including the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of Western Australia, the home of many remote indigenous Australians. Media release, 16 Oct 2013 Phaedra Pym, Highballs for Eyeballs

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Dental hygienist volunteers in Nepal

Free help for mental health challenges row NSW will start a new group in Gosford on Monday, November 11, at Gosford Coast Shelter.

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24 year old Avoca Beach dental hygienist has returned home after completing a 10 day working visit to Nepal at the invitation of international aid organisation Global Dental Relief.

Cassandra Jenkins, a dental hygienist at Avoca Beach Dental, flew to Kathmandu earlier this month as a member of the 15 person volunteer dental team to assist young Nepalese children with their dental issues. The team comprised volunteer dentists and hygienists from Europe, America and Australia, as well teachers and other staff who provided their services to the needy children and

teenagers of developing countries. Ms Jenkins said not many people got the opportunity to work in their chosen career and help disadvantaged children. “I feel truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to experience what their day to day lives are like and know that I am making a difference to each of them,” Ms Jenkins said. Working with makeshift dental equipment in trying

conditions and seeing up to 600 patients per day proved testing. “Electricity often drops out and there were numerous days of cold showers,” Ms Jenkins said. Although based at a Buddhist boarding school, occasionally the team would travel up to a few hours along rocky paths and mountains to reach Tibetan refugees and provide crucial dental care. “The conditions were

poor but the appreciation on the faces of the patients helped make everything worthwhile,” Ms Jenkins said. “Everyone who received care reacted as if they had been given a truly special gift and the children were running around enthusiastically witzh huge grins on their faces.” Ms Jenkins is already making plans for a further venture next year. Media release, 31 Oct 2013 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Council supports Mangrove Mountain Medical Centre proposal osford Council has unanimously agreed to support a planning proposal which would permit a medical centre at 40-60 Niclins Rd, Mangrove Mountain.

The Planning Proposal was placed on public exhibition for 28 days from August 2 to August 30 with a total of 76 submissions received in response, 50 of which were in support of the Planning Proposal and 26 of which were against. The report to Gosford Council by council’s director environment and planning stated that, in previously dealing with this matter, Council had supported the progression of the Planning Proposal by applying a greater weight to the social benefits of facilitating the retention of a medical centre on the site and the community perspective that supports this proposal. “From a social-economic and community perspective, Council supports in principle the provision of medical and other activities that are complementary to the rural population area to service the needs of this relatively isolated community,” stated

the report to council. Should the Planning Proposal proceed further, it would follow Draft Gosford LEP 2013 which is expected to be gazetted this year and will introduce the RU5 Village zone for a number of “village” locations in the rural areas, including Mangrove Mountain. This means that the Planning Proposal, if supported, would amend LEP 2013 to permit the Medical Centre on the subject land. Ms Margaret Pontifex spoke against the recommendation at Council’s meeting of Tuesday, October 15, and said Council must enforce planning restrictions and rules to ensure a level playing field. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.54, 15 Oct 2013 Kaitlin Watts, 15 Oct 2013

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Volunteer Team of the Year inister for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein have congratulated the local winners of the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award.

The Award is an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering which acknowledges the outstanding efforts of volunteers in NSW and promotes the importance of volunteering. “Volunteering is the cornerstone of our civic life, with millions of volunteers across NSW underpinning our society through their work, from patrolling our beaches to regenerating bushland,” Mr Hartcher said. “It is important to acknowledge those who sacrifice their time for the benefit of their broader community and these awards are an excellent way to recognise the unsung heroes of the Central Coast – our volunteers.” Mr Holstein has congratulated the Australian

Red Cross Young Parents Program Gosford team on being named Central Coast Volunteer Team of the Year. “For over three years, the Gosford team has been working with young parents who have minimal family and community support to encourage them to re-engage with vocational education, while providing child minding and development support,” Mr Holstein said. Mr Hartcher also congratulated Richard Parsons of North Avoca on being named the Central Coast Senior Volunteer of the Year. “Richard has been president of the North Avoca Surf Life Saving Club since 2000, making him the longest serving president of all 15 clubs on the Central Coast,” Mr Hartcher said.

“Richard has also served various other local community organisations, including the Gosford Basketball Association and a number of Primary School Sports Association committees.” Mr Hartcher said the Central Coast recipients will be honoured at a Regional Ceremony on November 7 before the announcement of state winners. “As the local Volunteer of the Year Award winners in their respective categories, the Central Coast recipients are now on the shortlist for the state award which will be announced on December 5,” Mr Hartcher said. Media release, 25 Oct 2013 Office of Chris Hartcher MP

Swag of Humour, Verse and Song concert event will be held on Saturday, November 16, at Davistown RSL Club, to support Cancer Research scholarships and The Cancer Clinic at Gosford Hospital.

Free courses for mental health carers he UnitingCare Family and Carers Mental Health Program are running four free courses throughout November and December for people caring for someone with a mental illness.

The course topics are Managing Stress and Increasing Resilience, Holding onto Hope, Emotional Intelligence and Substance Use and Mental Illness. Each topic will discuss ways in which to best assist those with a mental health illness. Managing Stress and Increasing Resilience covers topics on dealing with stress, communication and problem solving with key skills information including identity and managing stress, constructive communication, developing effective coping strategies

and increasing resilience. Holding onto Hope is a two day course aimed at assisting families and cares in coping with day to day challenges. It includes tips on navigating the public mental health system, stress management, coping strategies, dealing with grief and loss and ways to move forward with the skills and knowledge of the course. Emotional Intelligence discusses topics such as self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationships management, mindfulness, positive psychology and the

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The concert will be hosted by the Crestani Family Foundation, who also run the Scholarships in Radiation Studies initiative which began in 2007. The Swag of Humour, Verse and Song concert aims to raise funds to provide scholarships for Radiation Studies for health professionals at The Cancer Clinic in Gosford. Clair Hayes and Carol Heuchan will headline the concert.

Clair Hayes’ career has spanned many facets of the entertainment industry from musicals, to folk, country rock and in recent times, the radio. Clair Hayes is a multiinstrumentalist and a national award winning singer songwriter, as well as an entertainer. Carol Heuchan is a comedic and clever raconteur of international repute who has recently returned from a tour of the

United States. Heuchan has gained a multitude of awards for writing and performing, and has produced four top selling books and four award winning CDs. Local singers and instrumentalists, Bethany and Sam Schirmer and Country to Classical musician Shane Edwards will also perform on the day. Email, 22 Oct 2013 Yvonne Crestani, Crestani Family Foundation

Wellness and Lifestyle Festival arragal Glen Retirement Village at Erina will host its annual Wellness and Lifestyle Festival between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, November 9, at The Manor, which houses the village’s serviced apartments.

Local health, fitness, lifestyle and medical specialists will be on hand on the day and visitors and residents will be treated to live entertainment, information seminars, demonstrations, raffles, lucky door prizes and more. “This is a great opportunity to sample the lifestyle on offer at Tarragal Manor while enjoying a fun filled and informative fair, themed around healthy lifestyle choices and living,” said Tarragal Glen

Retirement Village sales consultant Ms Gayl Crowe. Visitors are invited to be involved in the day with free show bags on offer, product samples, menu taste testing, health checks and fitness evaluations. Complimentary cappuccinos are available throughout the day with the local Sara Lee factory providing morning tea. Over lunch, the boys from East Gosford Lions Club will host a sausage sizzle. Tarragal Manor’s activity

co-ordinator Ms Kerry Towler will be on hand to present the weekly programs on offer. “Whether it’s, cards, bingo, trivia, guest entertainment, light exercise, or checking the community garden, residents always look forward to our social time together,” said Ms Towler. Media release, 10 Oct 2013 Gayl Crowe, Tarragal Glen Retirement Village

Education

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Students raise money for Coast Shelter

Children set to read Pledge of Remembrance tudents from schools in the Gosford LGA will be among half a million Australian school children set to read Pledge of Remembrance on Remembrance Day this year.

Teacher and auctioneer Mr Grant Bradshaw, students Sarah Collins, Jaimee Prisk and Maddie Cook, year advisor Ms Melanie O’Reilly

utgoing year 12 students from Kincumber High School have raised over $600 for Coast Shelter and the Lions Club of Wyoming at their end of year charity slave auction.

Students and staff put in bids for the year 12 students to perform a variety of useful and less useful tasks. These included cleaning out the school bus, carrying other students’ books, waiting in the canteen line

for students or serenading students in class. Some of the work was required to be carried out in superhero or fairy outfits. A representative from Coast Shelter accepted the donation at a school

assembly held on Thursday, October 31. Media release, 28 Oct 2013 Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education and Communities

Play area for Valley View students ork has started on a new playing experience for students with disabilities at Valley View Public School, thanks to outstanding support from families and local businesses.

The separate playing area outside the classroom for students with a range of disabilities will be turned into a bright, friendly space with multiple activities and sensory experiences. It will have a sensory garden and maze, sensory walls, outdoor blackboards and whiteboards, and a sunken trampoline.

It will also have a shade cloth, a soft fall area, picnic area, playhouse and gym. Many of the resources and much of the labour is being provided through Bunnings’ community program, with additional support from community volunteers and local companies such as Coolaroo. A generous donation

has also been made by one student’s grandparents. On completion, it is expected some mainstream senior students will use the area as role buddies for the students with disabilities.

The Read2Remember campaign, which aims to improve literacy skills and wellbeing among children, will see nearly 1,600 schools nation-wide participating in the event on Monday, November 11. Among these schools will be Central Mangrove Public School, Gosford East Public School, Lisarow Public School, Narara Public School and Brisbania Public School. Read2Remember is an initiative of Sunshine Coast-based organisation SunnyKids and is supported by the Encouragement Foundation, which is taking

the program nationally for the second time. Last year, a “Wild World Reading Record” was achieved through Read2Remember with more than 350,000 school students participating in a reading event at the same time. The program is free for all schools to register and children are encouraged to read Rupert McCall’s purpose written poem Pledge of Remembrance on November 11. For registered schools, SunnyKids provides teachers with study guides for both the Pledge of

Remembrance and a purpose written book, the Quest for Courage. The Quest For Courage highlights the courage and resilience in our servicemen and women and how today’s children can find those same qualities within themselves. SunnyKids CEO and Read2Remember founder Chris Turner said the response to this year’s campaign has been overwhelming. Media release, 8 Oct 2013 Carolyn Watson, SunnyKids

Samantha and Oliver in spelling bee state final osford Public School’s Samantha Windley and Wamberal Public School’s Oliver Franklin will contest the state final of the Premier’s Spelling Bee on Wednesday, November 6, in Ultimo.

Samantha and Oliver will line up against 87 other students to compete for the title of the 2013 Spelling Bee Champion. Junior and senior division winners will each receive a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, as will their respective schools. Runners-up in each division will receive a Galaxy

Media release, 23 Oct 2013 Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education and Communities

Note tablet. Over 130,000 students started the Premier’s Spelling Bee this year, with numbers whittled down to 3,610 regional finalists after school and area competitions. First launched in 2004, the Spelling Bee is part of the NSW government’s ongoing strategy to build on

the state’s excellent literacy results. The inaugural year saw 800 students take part in what has grown to become the biggest spelling competition in Australia. Media release, 29 Oct 2013 Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education and Communities

Wyoming students in top 100 hree students from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School in Wyoming have been listed in the top 100 Year 5 and 6 students who competed in the Newcastle Permanent Hunter Year 5 and 6 Maths Competition.

“As you can imagine there would have been thousands of children who sat this test,” said Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School principal Mr Garry Hansford. In Year 5, Elloise Bright Lukas, 6, diagnosed with actue lymphoblastic leukaemia, wished to be a pirate for a day.

came 37th and in Year 6, Daniel Missak and Max Thornton both came 90th in the test. “This is the first time I can recall children from Our Lady of the Rosary coming in the top 100,

congratulations to these talented mathematicians,” said Mr Hansford. Newsletter, 9 Oct 2013 Garry Hansford, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

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St Patricks sings with 2100 other schools

Education

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n Thursday, October 31, students from years 3 to 6 at St Patrick’s Primary School, East Gosford, participated in the annual Music Count Us In performance.

The performance involved students from across Australia singing the same song at the same time. At 12:30pm, St Patrick’s students, along with over

600,000 students from over 2,100 schools throughout Australia, joined together to sing “Keep On”. “Keep On” was written and recorded by high school students especially for this

event. Newsletter, 1 Nov 2013 Nicole Cumming, St Patrick’s Primary School East Gosford

High School seeks students for 50th anniversary rina High School is seeking students and staff from its class of 1964 to attend the school’s 50th anniversary celebrations to be held in May next year.

In 1964, Erina High School was due to open as the Central Coast’s fourth high school on its current site at the commencement of the school year. The site had previously been a chicken farm and the school buildings were not completed on time. Instead, it was decided three classes would each

have to be boarded at Gosford and Wyong High Schools for term one. At the beginning of term 2, on around May 17, 1964, those six classes finally came together at Erina despite it still being a building site. The founding principal was Mr C O G Thomas, who had a staff of approximately

12 teachers. To mark the occasion, the committee for the class of 1964 is organising a reunion for Saturday, May 17, 2014. The day will commence at the school and will finish with dinner at Gosford RSL. Email, 29 Oct 2013 Jonathon Elbra, Erina High School Class of ‘64 Committee

Bronte Carroll attends AIS camp t Philip’s Christian College student Bronte Carroll attended a national under 15s camp at the Australian Institute of Sport during the last school holidays.

The camp gave Bronte, a sprinter, the opportunity to be coached by current Olympian Melissa Breen, as well as access to the best facilities and coaching staff in Australia. Approximately 130 elite athletes from around the country were chosen to

attend the camp. “We were shown the path that we can take that would lead us to where we want to be in our career,” Bronte said. “The whole experience was a once in a lifetime thing.” After returning from the

camp, Bronte competed in the NSW All Schools Athletes Carnival, where she placed 9th in the 200m final and 14th in the 100m event. Newsletter, 25 Oct 2013] Michelle Kelly, St Philip’s Christian College Gosford

Weekly Art Classes and One day Workshops Come to a light-filled studio and enjoy learning a new skill or increasing those you have in a friendly positive atmosphere.

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wo Gosford school students have returned from walking the Kokoda Track through the Gosford RSL Club 2013 Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge sponsorship.

Year 11 student Paul Shlager, of St Edwards College, and year 12 student Reece Jones, of Henry Kendall High School, were the successful nominees from 15 Central Coast high schools. Paul's grandfather fought at Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea during World War II. "He died when I was nine and I applied for the Kokoda Challenge because of him, to gain an understanding of Australian military history and an understanding of conditions and the sacrifices

he and his mates made," Paul said. Reece's grandfather also fought in the Pacific during World War II and Reece has been a member of the army cadets since he was 13. "From that time, I have pretty much loved everything about the defence forces and army," Reece said. "It connects us to the past." Reece also said he liked a good challenge and that the Kokoda trek was testing. Both students spent weeks assembling the equipment and clothing they

needed for the trek and then months training to build up their physical stamina. On Remembrance Day, the boys will be introduced to Mr Nick Carter, a local resident who served in the Kokoda Campaign during World War II. Gosford RSL Club has sponsored the Kokoda Challenge since 2010 and will be doing so again next year. Media release, 1 Nov 2013 Maureen Horne, Gosford RSL Club

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Free screening of award winning documentary

Scottish Folk Band of the Year at Kantara

osford Council and the Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority are sponsoring a free screening of the award-winning environmental documentary Trashed at the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on Wednesday, November 13.

Battlefield Band

cottish folk group Battlefield Band will play their final concert of their Australian tour at Kantara House on Tuesday, November 26.

The group, which was the Scottish Folk Band of the Year in 2011-12, was founded in 1969 and is named after the “Battlefield” area of Glasgow. Their latest album, “Room Enough For All”, captures one of Scotland’s flagship bands at the top of their game and illustrates that they are among the most relevant contemporary composers in their genre

today. The ever-fiery instrumental dynamic, with bagpipes and fiddles to the fore, exhibits the intuitive interplay and understanding between world-class traditional musicians. Their songs of social history and the Scots Gaelic tradition remain powerful and moving. Fiddler Alasdair White said the group is looking

forward to the Australian performances. “We were last in Australia in early 2012 and we’re always blown away by the enthusiasm for the music, so it’s a pleasure to be coming back,” he said. “The final show of the tour is always an important one – last time it was the National Folk Festival which gave us some great memories – and Kantara House looks like an

absolutely incredible setting for a show. “Hopefully the weather stays good and we can play outside!” Battlefield Band will be supported by Triantan, with the performance set to start at 7pm. Tickets cost $20 to $25. Media release, 31 Oct 2013 Ewan MacGregor, Temple Records

Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons and bought to the Central Coast by local environmentalist Tim Silverwood’s non-profit organisation Take 3, Trash explores some of the planet’s most polluted places. It also investigates waste disposal methods and their repercussions across the globe. This documentary has been making an international impact, being shown worldwide to audiences in the European and British Parliaments, New York mayor’s office and at the Cannes Film Festival. Gosford council’s environmental education officer Ms Anni Griffiths said the film highlights the global issues of waste in a consumer society. “We all know that each year we are responsible for throwing out billions of tonnes of waste,” Ms Griffiths said. “We buy it, we bury it, we burn it and we ignore it. “Trashed forces us to think about all of the rubbish we produce on a daily basis. “However, while the movie looks at waste on a global

scale, it offers solutions about what can be done about this at a local level.” Mr Silverwood said that while confronting, the documentary also shows hope. “The film will take you on a journey of discovery, disbelief and hope,” Mr Silverwood said. “It’s a powerful portrayal of humans’ disconnect between what we consume and the devastating impact our waste is having on the biosphere. “In the search for solutions, Irons seeks out individuals, communities and governments who are making changes and are making a difference. “I am keen to raise awareness of issues associated with our throwaway society and to help individuals in our community to also explore solutions and start implementing small changes in their daily lives.” This free community event will be held during National Recycle Week, with nibbles at 6:30pm for a 7pm movie start. Media release, 30 Oct 2013 Gosford Council Media

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

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

Bensville Bensville Shops Coast Christian School

Forresters Beach Retirement village

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 IGA Supermarket McDonalds

Green Point Aldi Broadlands Green Point Christian College Green Point Community Centre Green Point Village Mr Catering-Greenway cafe Gosford Bite Me Take Away Caltex Service Centre Central Coast Leagues Club Ducks Crossing Publications Duttons Tavern Gosford Bowls Club Gosford High School Gosford Hospital Gosford Hotel Gosford Library Gosford Police Headquarters Gosford Senior Citizen Centre Gosford Showground Gosford Tafe Gosford Uniting Church Imperial Centre Little Bottler Monti’s My Cafe Imperial Centre

Public School RSL Retirement Village and Community Centre Tourism Information Centre West Gosford RSL Kariong Central Coast Regional Development Corporation Chemist Kariong Cafe Kariong Liquor Store Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Kariong Supermarkets Kariong Tavern Langford Drive Service Station Mt Penang Tourist information Centre Shell Service Station

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 Kincumber Niagara Park Library Brentwood Village Niagara Park Primary Holy Cross Catholic Primary School School Niagara Park Supermarket Kincumber High School Sara Lee Kincumber Hotel Niagara Park Tavern Kincumber Library Jenny Gee School Wear Kincumber Nautical Village Kincumber Primary School North Gosford Hinterland Real Estate Kincumber Shopping Network Video Centre North Gosford Private Fresko Fruits Hospital Multi Purpose Community North Gosford Shops Centre Shell Service Station Mangrove South Kincumber Shops General Store Take away Food Outlets Peats Ridge Kincumber South Corrugate Café Kincumber Kebabs Point Clare Kulnura Aldi General Store Acorn Garden Centre Aubrey Downer Laguna Chemist General Store

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

Wollombi General Store Woy Woy Peninsula Leisure Centre Peninsula Community Centre Cempbells Home Hardware Wyoming Adelene Village Aldi BP Service Station Brisbane Water Legacy Nursing Community Centre Fitness Centre Wyoming Grange Hotel Henry Kendall Village Image Motorcycles J&B Noodle Bar KFC 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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Colonial Themed Bushdance in East Gosford he Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association will hold a colonial themed bushdance on Saturday, November 9.

The event will feature popular dances from the 19th century including the Tempest, Gay Gordons, Virginia Reel and the Dashing White Seargant as well as some lesser known numbers including the Lord Lamington’s Lament, The Oarkney Ferry and the seldom danced Circassian Circle Figure 4. All dances will be taught and walked through so beginners can engage with each number as they are called throughout the night.

A fancy dress option will also be in place with participants encouraged to dress in Colonial costume, day or formal, bush dress to dance along with the music of “Currawong” with Caller John Short. The dance begins at 7:30 and finishes at 11:30pm at the East Gosford Progress Hall, with a light supper included. Email, 28 Oct 2013 Robyn Graylin, Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association

Free food workshop

New attraction at Walkabout Park u s t r a l i a Walkabout Wildlife Park opened its new “Bilby Desert Park” on Sunday, November 2.

The opening was just in time for the arrival of a new baby at the Park, which is the first of the second generation of Greater Bilby joeys bred there. The baby bilby’s mother Kimba and her twin brother Billabong were Walkabout Park’s first joeys and were born two years ago. “Most exciting is that Billy Bilby and his brothers, sisters and cousins, starting their lives right here on the NSW Central Coast, are destined to do great things to help save their species,” the Park’s head ranger Ms Karen Anderson said. “They are part of an interstate collaborative effort between Walkabout Park and parks in South Australia and Western Australia to breed a healthy bilby insurance population for release back into fox-

Participants will also learn how to store food effectively, use leftovers, plan ahead and provide healthy seasonal food that tastes good. Each attendee will receive a free lunch and tastings, and a Love Food Hate Waste pack. Email, 25 Oct 2013 Fiona Simpson, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

The latest addition to the bilby family at Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park

free areas of Australia.” The “Bilby Desert Park” is a 100 square metre habitat camp where the bilbies can dig burrows just like wild bilbies. The new baby will be the first bilby to grow up in this

environment. Greater Bilbys were once found across 70% of Australia until the effects of habitat loss, competition for food and burrows, and foxes, cats and feral dogs pushed these creatures on

to the endangered species list around 50 years ago. Media release, 24 Oct 2013 Tassin Barnard, Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park

Caffe Serafino Christmas concert in Gosford

ariong Neighbourhood Centre will host a free Love Your Lunch workshop on Wednesday, November 6, from 11am to 12:30pm.

The Love Your Lunch workshops will offer handson activities and cooking demonstrations. The workshops will be presented by Gemma Garner from the Peninsula Environment Group’s Food Network, who will show participants how to save money and the environment while creating healthy lunchboxes for school and work.

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Christmas concert, Caffe Serafino, will take place at the Anglican Church in Gosford on Saturday, November 23, from 11am.

The Christmas concert will see Sydney soprano Nadia Piave and guitarist Gino Pengue, blend a number of Italian and French cafe tunes with rounds, carols, Christmas stories and songs from around

the globe into a musical Christmas narrative. The duo are set to transport audiences on a magical musical journey filled with traditional Christmas songs, yuletide pieces from Poland and

renaissance Spain, and joyous music from Perdia and the Congo. “Christmas in Australia has a multinational face,” soprano Nadia Piave said. “Many of the traditional carols we sing have very old

origins. “I hope to take my audience away to 19th century Paris on a Christmas Eve and to Naples for a Neapolitan Christmas morning, and beyond, to other times and places.” Media release, 28 Oct 2013 Rosalie Paino

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Art Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paintouts Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

Community 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 www.fabcnsw.org.au

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 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more. For a FREE calendar call Sharon on 0432 760 272 or email cco30s@live.com.au

4369 2530 Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improves lives of communities in Australia and overseas. Funfilled activities, fellowship and friendship breakfasts. Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 4529 U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701

Australasian Native Orchid Society Cultivation and conservation of Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm 4340 5157

www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

Wyoming Community Centre Programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out of School Hours Care, Play Group 4323 7483 manager@wyomingcc.org.au

Kariong Neighbourhood Centre ‘A friendly, caring, Safe and Connected Community’ We provide information about local services - Counselling, early childhood nurse, legal advice, computer classes, room hire, equipment hire, advertising, playgroups, friendship groups, Health and fitness groups, parenting groups, cooking classes and zumba. 4340 1724

secretary@aacc.asn.au

Rotary Club of Seniors Computer Club Gosford North Central Coast Inc. A very active community Beginners class PC or Mac minded club with many projects Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to focussed on assisting youth. Fri for most programs – see If you are keen to support our website. 10am – 12md or 1pm great projects, get involved with - 3pm Kincumber & District our fun club or discuss joining, Neighbourhood Centre. Mthly please contact Graham Black Meetings, Guest Speaker at 0410 509 071, grahamblack@ Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon iprimus.com.au

Erina Heights Garden Club Meet at 10am 3rd Fri each Month Meetings and garden visits informal and friendly. New members welcome 4384 6750

kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre • Personal development • Community Garden • Counselling • Meditation • Support and friendship Community Care Groups Services - Central Coast • Music and Movement for Memory lane - Doing things under 5 together Café • Rooms for hire For people with memory 4363 1044 loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with Koolewong, Point Clare others experiencing similar & Tascott Progress circumstances Association 10am to 11.30am Aims to provide resources for Caroline Bay Brasserie - East communication. Gosford 2nd Wednesday Special guests, community 4324 4244 involvement, heritage, diversity, education, safety and small Gosford 50+ Leisure and business opportunities. Learning Centre Point Clare Community Hall Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. Tai Chi, Scrabble, Darts, 0411 266 325 Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Sydney Welsh Choir Gentle Swimming, Line Cultural not for profit Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, organisation performing at Womens Group, Zumba, concerts and various venues Crochet, Computers to promotoe the Welsh 4324 4749 culture with our singing, also performing for charity fund Gosford Politics raising. in the Pub 4369 3378 Come and solve the problems Computer Groups of the world over a friendly drink and a bite to eat. Guest AACC Computer speakers. Club Inc. First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s www.aacc.asn.au Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford Help with Computing problems 0438 363 108 - Program demos + Q&A sessions. Monthly meetings I AM LOST held from Feb to Nov 2nd Deep Conversations & Wed Windows 7 to 10pm systematic exercises for Narara Valley H S, Fountains understanding my self & my Rd, Narara place in life. 4th Thurs Social + Windows Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and 12.15 – 3.15pm East Gosford modern knowledge. Progress Hall, Webb Rd 0425 296 783 4362 1918 or 4324 2740 www.gurdjieff.org.au

Garden Clubs

Matcham Garden Club Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits with speakers and discussions relating to rare and unusual plants. New comers welcome Every 2nd Thur 12noon to 2.30pm 4367 6292 Wamberal Garden Club Inc 10am 3rd Tue related outing following week Visitors Welcome Terrigal Rotary Hall 4384 5193 4385 2205

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business. Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890

• Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270 Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast For anyone interested in early history or early family histories. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 1849 Central Coast Family History Society Inc. All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history available. 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall E Gosford 4324 5164 www.centralcoastfhs.org.au

Music Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - for all ages, all welcome 7:00pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club 0405 030 945 randtbale@bigpond.com

Political Party Central Coast Greens Branch of Greens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting elected 3rd Thur

jancummings@y7mail.com

Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.30-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227 Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club 8:30am-10:30am 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Hive and Library Erina Shopping Centre 0459 240 183 Diggers@The Entrance Toastmasters Convenient daytime meetings 2nd and 4th Mondays 10.30am to 12.30pm 4365 2751 Gosford City Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4340 1929 emcloon@bigpond.net.au

Special Interest CCLC Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge-partner not required for most sessions. www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4323 3456

We in turn host small groups from other clubs. 4399 3625 4388 9435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

Women’s Groups 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 RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336

cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

Inner Wheel Club of Central Coast Gosford North Handweavers, Spinners centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Women making a difference and Textile Arts Guild centralcoastgreens@gmail.com with friendship, personal Spinning and weaving, service and international Probus Clubs patchwork and quilting, felting understanding. Social activities and other fibre and fabric All Probus clubs have combined with fund raising for crafts, community quiting bees local, national and international Dying with Dignity NSW, interesting guest speakers, - Day and Night Groups Central Coast friendly atmosphere, make new projects. 2nd Wed 7pm Phillip 4325 4743 Working to give those friends, fellowship. intellectual House Kariong www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au suffering unrelievedly from stimulus, and social activities. 4324 7176 terminal or incurable illness gosfordnorthiw@live.com.au Central Coast Campus the legal right to request & Probus Club of Avoca Friends Inc receive medical help to die 10am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Inner Wheel Club Post school learning, Quarterly Meetings Bowling Club of Terrigal advocacy, dinners, 4369 8053 4368 6157 4384 3741 Share friendship, social discussions, speakers, awards, activities as well as fundraising newsletters and special GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Probus Club of Brisbane for local, national and projects Mental Health Self Help Group Water (Gosford) international projects. 4324 0023 - Helping thousands to recover 1st Wed 10am - Legacy 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary sonhopk@bigpond.net.au from mental health challenges House, Opp Gosford Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal www.cccampusfriends.org for more than 55 years to find 4384 1553 Swimming Centre a GROW group near you call 4365 0044 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Central Coast Potters 1800 558 268 or visit Society www.grow.net.au Probus Club Erina Soroptimist International Dedicated to increasing the GROW Groups meet weekly all Brisbane Water 10:30am 2nd Tues Tarragal year round Glen Country Club, 110 Karalta ceramics knowlede, experience Soroptimists speak for women and skills of members and the and girls of all nations through Rd, Erina general public. Meals on Wheels 4360 1441 awareness advocacy and Running classes, workshops, Delivered meals and flexible action by supporting national food options for people with a Probus Club Nth Gosford demonstrations, exhibitions and and international programs social events - Annual exhibitions functional disability 4th Tues Central Coast 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers in May and December - Open 4382 9401 Leagues Club 10am Country Club, Dover Rd Day in Sept 4329 0766 Wamberal info@ccpotters.org Central Coast Prostate 4367 6331 4324 5343 Cancer Support Group Ourimbah combined sibrisbanewater@siswp.org (Gosford) Probus Club Indoor Bowls Meet last Friday Month Mthly meetings 1st Wed 10am Kincumber View Club Mixed Social Terrigal Uniting Church For ladies looking for a place Niagara Park Community Central Coast Leagues Club 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal to make friends. Interesting Centre Come learn this friendy game 9.30am to 12 noon 4332 1538 speakers, lunch, bus trips, for all ages! 4367 9600 www.probussouthpacific. movie days and home 5 sessions weekly www.pcfa.org.au org/pcourimbah functions. 4th Tues Davistown 4363 2360 43686811 RSL Club 11am Central Coast Prostate Terrigal Ladies 4369 7363 Travel Cancer Support Group Probus Club (Wyong) Rotary Hall, Duffy’s Rd Terrigal Friendship Force Central Terrigal View Club Coast Meet last Monday Month Luncheon meeting followed - 1st Mon 1.30pm 4385 3395 A travel club with a difference! Wyong Golf Club by a guest speaker 1st Wed, See a country from the Pacific Highway Wyong Probus Club Also outings and functions inside and change the way 10.30am to 12 noon West Gosford mthly. Breakers Club Dover Rd you see the world. 4356 9300 2nd Thur Narara Community Wamberal Travel in small groups and www.pcfa.org.au 4358 5500 Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara stay with friends in 370 clubs 10am 4362 7227 around the world. Gambling Solutions Public Speaking Gambling help counsellors provide free, confidential, Develop confidence by professional service to improving your speaking skills. If you would like your Community gamblers, family and friends. Meetings are entertaining and Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, educational. Organisation listed here, see Gosford, The Entrance. www.duckscrossing.org/publications.html 4344 7992 Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club for the forms or contact History Groups 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca Beach Brisbane Water Bowling Club 10.15am. COAST Community News on 4325 7369 Historical Society 4341 6842

Out & About Canadian releases single about Ned Kelly

Coast Community News - November 5, 2013 - Page 19

Special screening of Free China at Avoca voca Beach Picture Theatre will hold a special screening of "Free China: The Courage to Believe" on Sunday, November 10, from 7pm.

Directed by Michael Perlman, "Free China" provides an account of two upstanding Chinese nationals who suffered through torture and imprisonment for following the meditative-like principles of Falun Gong teachings. The practice is a moralitybased, socially-conscious life choice that stemmed from Taoist and Buddhist

elements. It was hugely popular among the Chinese people, with close to 10 million followers at the height of its popularity and support from the Communist regime. However, in 1999, the notion that Falun Gong was giving strength and unity to the people began to disturb the Communist party heads and the practice was outlawed. The government was brutal in its policing of the new laws and it is thought hundreds of Falun Gong believers were victims of human rights violations. By chronically tracking their heartbreaking accounts of abuse, internment, forced

labour and separation from loved ones, Perlman paints a larger, disturbing picture of illegal government actions against their own people and the control mechanisms employed to quell individual thought. The film raises awareness regarding freedom of speech, freedom of belief, information censorship, forced labour and international corporations' unethical conduct. Tickets for the special screening are $15. Media release, 4 Nov 2013 Tracy Huang, New Age Printing

Sacred Earth to perform at Rhythm Hut ictorian-based duo Sacred Earth will perform at The Rhythm Hut on Saturday, November 9.

i n c u m b e r r e s i d e n t and singer/ songwriter Shawn Lidster has released a new single called “Ned Kelly”.

Mr Lidster has been ranked in the top 10 under the Folk/Roots section on Reverbnation for over two years and is currently ranked number two. He has showcased his original songs at various gigs including the 20102013 Country Music Festival in Tamworth on the Toyota Hilux Stage, the 2010-2013 Country Music Festival at The Entrance, and Lizottes in Kincumber and Newcastle. He has also played live on air in the Fishbowl with Scott Levi on ABC Radio and Indie Showcase Radio. Mr Lidster, who originally hails from Newfoundland, Canada, came to Australia in 1997 by invitation from

Shawn Lidster

Tasmanian band Pale Riders. Within a year, he won a song competition on Sydney radio station Triple M and was the opening act for the Pale Riders when they toured with Midnight Oil on the 1999 Redneck Wonderland Tour.

Mr Lidster has had songs he has written performed for the Canadian Prime Minister, Premier of Newfoundland and Prince Charles. Email, 29 Oct 2013 Shawn Lidster, Kincumber

The Gosford Diary For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251

Sacred Earth is the creation of Jethro and Prem Williams, who have been travelling the world for the past nine years playing their music. Prem shares her devotion for spirit and mother earth through mantra and songs from the heart and is supported by multiinstrumentalist and husband Jethro. Jethro plays the Indian

Bansuri (bamboo flute), Japanese Shakuhatchi (flute), Irish tin and low whistles. He has also mastered the Native American flute, acoustic guitar and percussion, and sometimes sings. Prem, who is the main writer for Sacred Earth, said she can feel when a song is around her. “Each song is very

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unique and has the power to connect the listener to their own hearts knowing and the universal well of inner peace,” she said. “We travel the world and play this music with the intent to connect people to their own inner peace and knowing peace on earth must begin inside each and every individual.” Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Media release, 29 Oct 2013 Erin Brooks, The Rhythm Hut

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.

Saturday Nov 9 Ball in the Hall, Mangrove Mountain Heritage Hall, 6pm Wellness and Lifestyle Festival, Tarragal Glen Retirement Village, Erina, 10am-2pm Gosford City Markets, Kibble Park, 8am-1pm Kayak beginners paddle, Brisbane Water National Park, 9am

Sunday Nov 10 Helicopter High Tea by the Sea, Seasalt Restaurant, Terrigal, 2pm4:30pm

Tuesday Nov 12

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Sainsbury nominated for award

Ultimate Adventure Race raises funds for Make a Wish Australia

entral Coast Mariner Trent Sainsbury has been voted the most outstanding under 21 player for the month of October and the first nominee for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award 2013/14.

ver 130 people visited Glenworth Valley on October 19 and 20 to take part in the third year of Adrenathon, the Ultimate Adventure Race.

Teams registered, set up their campsites, and prepared themselves for the upcoming race. The campfire was the next stop where competitors were introduced to the race by AdrenaMan who performed a ritualistic dance that ended with a gong to mark the start. Armed with checkpoint maps, teams set out into the bush towards the checkpoints; Fun mode and Competitor mode splitting to search out their respective checkpoints. Challenges found at these checkpoints included mental and physical. Most memorable of these were the river crossing where competitors were required to cross the river via ropes, water slide, balance cours, nail challenge where competitors were required to balance 12 nails on top

of one and the mud trench. After 12km for Fun mode and 20km for Competitor mode, teams made it back around 3pm from a 10am start. Lines for showers grew ever longer as the mud congealed. After the One Day teams finished up their kayak race, beers were cracked open and the campfire grew crowded with hungry campers. The final challenge of the day was a bushman cook off with teams given ingredients to create an iconic British dessert. After the winning dessert was announced, campers retreated to bed for a 6am start the next day. Woken up to the smell of a breakfast of bacon and egg rolls, teams begun preparing for the kayak race. Teams divided among

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themselves to split the laps between them, Fun mode only needed to kayak two laps while Competitor mode took four. Emerging from the river triumphant and wet, the mystery event was revealed; gather elements from across the valley to create fire. Unfortunately due to the nature of living in Australia and it being a total fire ban, the fire was replaced with a flare that colored the valley orange. After all the teams returned to the campsite the scores were tallied and the winners of Fun mode and Competitor mode were announced in the award ceremony. Runners up also received awards and the rest of the teams were given medallions for participation. Upon the completion of the award ceremony, campers packed up their campsites and left with keen anticipation for a good long shower. Adrenathon 2013 conquered, and managed to raise over $1,800 for Make a Wish Australia. Adrenathon 2014 awaits with the theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battle of the Tribesâ&#x20AC;?. Media release, 28 Oct 2013 Briel Uriel, Adrenathon

Trent Sainsbury has been named Octoberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most outstanding under 21 player

The accolade comes after Sainsburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standout performances in the opening three matches of the Hyundai A-League 2013/14 season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be recognised for my performances, and to carry over my form from last season into this one,â&#x20AC;? Sainsbury said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being acknowledged by media and other football experts as one of the top young players in the Hyundai A-League is something I am extremely proud of.â&#x20AC;? Sainsbury also believes other Central Coast Mariners will be joining him in being nominated for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award as the Hyundai A-League season continues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Storm Roux is going to be one of our biggest assets this year and I am very surprised he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been nominated himself,â&#x20AC;? Sainsbury said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The coaching style and philosophy that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arnieâ&#x20AC;? (Central Coast Mariners Head Coach Graham Arnold) has means that he gives a lot of young boys a go, and after that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all up to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I think we at the Mariners have been successful over the years in the NAB Young Footballer of the Year category.â&#x20AC;? Sainsbury is the first nominee for the annual award and will be joined by five other nominees to be in the running for the grand prize. He was also the final nominee for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award 2013/13 from the Hyundai A-League 2012/13 season. Head of NAB Sponsorship Mr Tim Clarke said he was delighted to see the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award continue to unearth future stars of the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We congratulate Trent

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Sainsbury on his nomination and look forward to watching his development and growth on the football field in years to come,â&#x20AC;? Mr Clarke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are also pleased to recognise Trentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior club Armadale FC in his home town of Perth and hope that our support will help the club to continue developing the game at a local grassroots level.â&#x20AC;? NAB has generously donated a $1,500 equipment pack and $1,000 in a NAB Community Saver Account to Sainsburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chosen junior club. The overall winner of the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award 2013/14 will receive a $10,000 NAB personal investment portfolio, along with a NAB Private Client Manager to assist with a range of banking and financial services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a support of the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award, NAB is proud to play an important role in identifying and rewarding tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars of the game,â&#x20AC;? Mr Clarke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who knows, we may even see some of the nominees donning the boots for the Socceroos in the future.â&#x20AC;? Each month, representatives from the football media and the Football Federation Australia technical department vote on a 3-2-1 basis for the most outstanding under 21 players in the Hyundai A-League during that period. Media release, 31 Oct 2013 Football Federation Australia

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MacMasters to compete in Australian Surf Rowers League

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surf boat crew from MacMasters Beach are set to compete in the 2013-14 Navy Australian Surf Rowers League in Surfers Paradise on Saturday, November 9

Over 100 crews from surf lifesaving clubs across Queensland and Australia will participate in the series which consists of 25 events around Australia from September this year to February next year on some of the country’s premier

beaches. The Australian Surf Rowers League was born in NSW in 1992 as the International League of Australian Surfboat Rowers Inc. and currently has over 3,000 members from over 260 clubs which make

up 550 crews competing nationally each year. The event will take place over two days with a number of divisions competing. Media release, 28 Oct 2013 Darren Saffin, Progressive PR

Elise Payne wins several equestrian events entral Coast Adventist School student Elise Payne competed in the equestrian events at the Arndell College Carnival at Hawkesbury Showground on September 21

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he Central Coast Junior Motorcycle Club Inc. hosted its 2013 Honda Motorcycles-Tumut Motorcycle Accessories NSW Junior Track Championship event on Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20

Held at Allen Park track at Somersby, the quality of racing showcased the pool of motorcycling talent progressing through the junior ranks. Central Coast rider Jack Passfield signed off with second place to end his junior career. The intensity of the competition was evidenced

by no rider managing to win more than one class in any age division, and even riders winning all their races were made to work extremely hard to achieve that feat. Other Central Coast winners included Senna Agius, James Pearson, Caleb Porter, Harry Scott and Tia Davis. Mitchell Cluff, Aaron

Fulton, Caleb Porter, Georgia Gray, Benjamin Hart, Tyler Evan-Brereton and Olivia Davis also took out second or third place in their divisions. Email, 22 Oct 2013 David Smith, Central Coast Junior Motorcycle Club

Volleyball marathon in Niagara Park 24 hour volleyball marathon will be held at the Central Coast Youth Club in Niagara Park on November 9 and 10 from 10am.

The marathon will raise funds for the children’s ward at Gosford Hospital. “We held the first marathon last year that included soccer and basketball but this year we

have decided to go it alone,” said Central Coast Volleyball representative Mr Paul Pillar. “Our volleyball players could not wait for it to come around again as it was such a great success, so this year

we are expecting people from Newcastle as well as Sydney to join in. Email, 11 Oct 2013 Paul Pillar, Central Coast Volleyball

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Tom Slingsby and Darren Bundock both grew up on the Central Coast, where

America’s Cup races. Tom Slingsby joined Oracle Team USA in October 2011 as a tactician and currently serves as strategist onboard with the race crew. His sailing career has skyrocketed in the past 12 years with six world championships under his belt, as well as winning the 2012 Australian Institute of

Sport Co-Athlete of the Year. Slingsby also won gold in the Laser class at the 2012 Olympic Games. Gosford-born Darren Bundock started sailing at the age of eight and joined Oracle Team USA in 2011 as a coach and helmsman. His sailing career has seen him win two Olympic medals in the Tornado catamaran class, 14

world championships, ﬁve European championships and four Australian Male Sailor of the Year awards. Oracle Team USA is made up of 24 members from various international countries, eight of whom are Australian and seven who come from New Zealand. Surprisingly, only two

crew members on the Oracle Team USA crew were from the United States. Other Australian crew members include captain James Spithill, Will McCarthy, Sam Newton, Joe Newton, and Kyle Langford, the youngest sailor of the crew who grew up in Lake Macquarie.

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ver 130 people visited Glenworth Valley on October 19 and 20 to take part in the third year of Adrenathon, the Ultimate Adventure Race.

their passion for sailing began. Their sailing careers recently hit another highlight when their crew, Oracle Team USA, managed to create what has been labelled one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sport, when they defeated their challenger Emirates Team New Zealand by 44 seconds in the ﬁnal of 17

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wo sailors hailing from the Central Coast were among the Oracle Team USA crew who recently took out sailing’s biggest trophy, the 34th America’s Cup.

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powerhouse line up of teams is set to contest the 2013 Fitness First Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival to be held on the weekend of October 26 and 27 at Wyong Leagues Club. Five Fijian teams are set to ﬂy in to contest this year’s event alongside teams from Samoa, Japan and New Zealand in both men and women’s events playing for a total prize pool of $50,000. A weekend of entertainment is planned for families with all the on-

field action surrounded by a family friendly carnival with amusement rides, face painting, market stalls, cultural performances, international food, an appearance by the NSW Waratahs, music, dance crews and a special performance by X Factor contestant Tee. On-field in the men’s tournament, Flying Fijians Tokatoka Westfield Barbarians are returning to defend their title after sweeping through the 2012 Central Coast event followed on by blitzing the 2012 Fijian domestic circuit. The Babas will rightfully start favourites for this

year’s event, however, several teams are expected to challenge strongly for the title including Australian powerhouse teams Sunnybank from Queensland and Randwick Rugby Club regarded as one of Australia’s most famous rugby clubs. The women’s tournament will be also be ﬁercely contested with defending champions Sunnybank set to face off against the might of New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty in pool rounds. The tournament will see one of the strongest ﬁelds in the Southern Hemisphere forming to contest this year’s event including Japan’s

Kanto Champion Rugirl 7 who have been preparing for the tournament for several months. International Invitational side The Mamas feature International and Provincial level players from around the world including Norway, Germany, Australia, Uganda amongst the nationalities that will group together to compete at the event showcasing that by being a mother it does not mean having to give up being an elite athlete. The Te Whanau team semi-ﬁnalists in 2012 are expected to feature a number of the World Cup winning Australian Rugby

League team the Jillaroos. The weekend will feature over 80 explosive matches of rugby sevens and a full weekend of family fun and entertainment with the cultural performances set to be a feature of the weekend

including a traditional Haka and Maori Hangi Feast available at the event. The tournament is offering free passes to children aged 13 and under via their ofﬁcial Facebook page.

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