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Thousands attend Christmas Parade

he Gosford B u s i n e s s Improvement District (GBID) P r o m o t i o n s Committee held its annual Gosford City Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30.

Entries had been coming in from across the Central Coast in the lead up to the event, with community groups, organisations and businesses all wanting to join the Christmas Parade. GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said the annual Christmas Parade was a well-established tradition in Gosford where Mann St is blocked off and transformed

with all the colour and excitement of a Christmas Parade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Parade attracted thousands of people who lined Mann St ready to see what we roll out,â&#x20AC;? Mr Brasch said. The parade saw marching bands, vintage cars and fire engines, costumed characters, business floats, roller girls, animals and Santa of course. Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc won the business award for the Christmas Parade. The organisation won a $5,000 media package which will be used to further promote Highland Dancing in the Central Coast Region. Market stalls were set

up from 9am on the day in Kibble Park. The parade travelled down Mann St, Gosford, at 11am, and ran until just before midday. After the parade, there were many free activities for the whole family in Kibble Park, entertainment on the main stage and food and gift market stalls. There were also jumping castles, Zorb balls, train rides, a giant chess set, giant snow dome and a waterslide. Media release, 20 Nov 2013 Paul Brasch, Gosford Business Improvement District Website, 2 Dec 2013 Facebook Central Coast Highland Dancing group

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“Someone rang the RSL, only to be told it had been cancelled at 9am and put on Radio 2GO that to say it had been cancelled. “There was no rain during this time and there was no one from the RSL at the park to let people know about it.” Mr Turner said that the vice president of the Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association Brisbane Water branch instead decided to conduct a service. “I decided to help out,” Mr Turner said. About 40 or 50 people remained in attendance and three wreathes were laid. “I thank the people for staying for a brief ceremony,” Mr Turner said. Mr Turner said he spoke to the president of the Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy’s Bay RSL sub-branch, who was responsible for cancelling the ceremony, the following day. “He said there was no way he was going to have electric cables laid out in the rain,” Mr Turner said. “Okay, but why not use a loud megaphone? “He said they didn’t have one and

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Remembrance Day service cancelled without notice The service was to be conducted by the Ettalong RSL at 11am and approximately 40 people, including Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, gathered at the park for the ceremony. Among those in attendance were members of the Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association and returned World War II servicemen. Mr Geoff Turner, a 91-year-old World War II veteran from Umina, said he was, and still is, very upset at what had occurred. “My wife and I picked up two friends who are widows of veterans of World War II to go to the service at Woy Woy Memorial park,” Mr Turner said. “We arrived at 10:30am and there was no one around; no set up at all. “Ready for the service, people started to gather, veterans and relatives of veterans wearing their medals, at about 10:45am.

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that there was no way he was going to stand out in the rain and conduct a service. “I said it was just as well he wasn’t in charge of the services at Martin Place and Canberra as it was pouring down in Canberra. “I mentioned that no one was at Woy Woy to say the service was cancelled. “He said people were there until 10am. “Not good enough. “By that time, I was very upset.” Ms Marie Lade was also part of the crowd gathered at Woy Woy Memorial Park and said she was disappointed with what had happened. “I would like to point out there was not one drop of rain from when I got there at 10:30am and left at 11:15am,” Ms Lade said. “I’m sure the thanks of all that were there, go to those two gentlemen that ﬁlled in for all service people.” Letter, 14 Nov 2013 Geoff Turner, Umina Email, 13 Nov 2013 Marie Lade, Umina

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Warnervale Airport masterplan approved y o n g Council has approved the preparation of a masterplan for the Central Coast Regional Airport to be located in Warnervale next to the M1 Pacific Motorway.

T Lights planned for Ocean Beach Rd crossing Pedestrian lights are being proposed to replace the current zebra crossing in Ocean Beach Rd, near Woy Woy South Public School. Residents who frequent Ocean Beach Rd at Woy Woy are encouraged to have a say on a proposed upgrade to pedestrian safety at the existing marked crossing near Woy Woy South Public School. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said Roads and Maritime Services was planning the upgrade to improve pedestrian safety along the busy road, particularly for school students. “We are inviting comments from the community by December 6 to help finalise the proposal to install traffic lights to provide a higher level of safety at the pedestrian crossing,” Mr Holstein said. “The traffic lights will replace the existing marked pedestrian

crossing and the school crossing supervisor to provide a higher level of safety at the pedestrian crossing. “Work proposed for the crossing also includes installing a concrete median along the centre of the road and carrying out minor adjustments to the entry of the Woy Woy South Public School’s parking area. “These improvements were identified through Roads and Maritime safety audits and consultation with stakeholders, including representatives of Woy Woy South Public School, following the decommissioning of the speed camera on Ocean Beach Rd. “Roads and Maritime will consider feedback received by the community when finalising the proposed upgrade. “The work is planned to be carried out in early 2014.” Media release, 20 Nov 2013 Office of Chris Holstein

he Gosford B u s i n e s s Improvement District (GBID) P r o m o t i o n s Committee held its annual Gosford City Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30. Entries had been coming in from across the Central Coast in the lead up to the event, with community groups, organisations and businesses all wanting to join the Christmas Parade. GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said the annual Christmas Parade was a well-established tradition in Gosford where Mann St is blocked off and transformed

with all the colour and excitement of a Christmas Parade. “The Parade attracted thousands of people who lined Mann St ready to see what we roll out,” Mr Brasch said. The parade saw marching bands, vintage cars and fire engines, costumed characters, business floats, roller girls, animals and Santa of course. Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc won the business award for the Christmas Parade. The organisation won a $5,000 media package which will be used to further promote Highland Dancing in the Central Coast Region. Market stalls were set

Council members voted to authorise staff to begin undertaking technical studies for the airport, which is planned to be in operation by 2020/21. The Type 3 airport will have a single runway with a length of up to 2,600m. The proposed economic development and increased e m p l o y m e n t opportunities were stand out points for certain members of council who pushed the development. “The Central Coast has one of the highest youth unemployment rates and there is a huge need for jobs,” Cr Adam Troy said. “I believe the catalyst could be this airport.” “Without action to take this proposal forward, it would take

many, many, many years for a project like this to take off,” Cr Lloyd Taylor said. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton highlighted the need for the airport, stating that over 40,000 people from the Shire have to travel outside of the area to get to work. The Central Coast

is recognised as the $250 million annually 9th largest region in once fully operational. Australia and remains This is expected to the only major provide a strong base for population centre the expected 400,000 without a regional increase in population airport. by the year 2031. The airport plans to Wyong Council Agenda, grow jobs, industry and 4.11 tourism on the Central 13 Nov 2013 Coast and reinvigorate Madalaine Waters, the region’s economy by 13 Nov 2013 Proposed airport location

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Lachlan Tame named Central Coast Sports Star of the Year

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thletes, ofﬁcials and volunteers from across the Central Coast have been recognised for their achievements at this year’s Central Coast Sports Federation Awards held on Saturday, November 16, at Mingara Recreation Club.

Avoca’s Lachlan Tame was named the 2GO Central Coast Sports Star of the Year. Mr Tame won the state, Australian and world single ski races last season. He also placed 3rd in the ski relay at the Rescue 2012 World Surf Life Saving Championships. At the Australian Championships, Mr Tame placed 3rd in the ski relay, 5th in the open double ski, 7th in the open mixed double ski and 6th in the lifesaver relay. He competed at the Kayaking Oceania Titles New Zealand and came 1st in the K2 1000m. Ettalong’s Aron Sheriff was named the runner-up 2GO Central Coast Sports Star of the Year. Mr Sheriff represented Australia in bowls at the World Championships, where he won a gold medal. He also won the Trans-Tasman series and was undefeated at the Commonwealth eight nations championships in Scotland. Mr Sherriff represented NSW at the inter-state team

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competition which NSW won and last year was named the Bowls Australia International Bowler of the Year. The Life Without Barriers/ Andale Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability accolade went to Rae Anderson for athletics. Ms Anderson recorded national records in U-16 shot put 2kg, shot put 3kg, discus 750g, long jump and high jump. She also scored 1st place and a national record in shot put at the all schools championships, and was the runner-up of the Mingara Athletics Club Sportsperson of the Year award. The Polytec Masters Sportsperson of the Year award went to Paul Lemmon. Mr Lemmon placed 1st

in all events he competed in at the Rescue 2012 World Championships, gaining International Surf Life Saving world records in the 45-49 years 200m obstacle and 100m manikin ﬁns. He also scored an Australian record in the 49 years 50m manikin carry and won the Ironman and Surf Race double at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships for the 6th consecutive year. Central Coast Mariners were named the Wyong Shire Council Central Coast Team of the Year and Mingara Athletics Club received the Goodgear Club/Association of the Year award. The Gosford City Council Junior Sportsperson of

the Year award went to freestyle skier Matt Graham, who has qualiﬁed for next year’s Winter Olympics to be contested at Sochi in February. The runner-up for this award was Georgia Wassell, who represented Australia at the IAAF World Youth Athletics Championships. Linda Holton was also acknowledged on the night for her work with the Terrigal Rugby League Club and the Donnica Clarke Foundation. Ms Holton, who has also given her time to the Central Coast Academy of Sport, was named the Communities NSW Volunteer of the Year. 16-year-old Lachlan Head was further recognised on the evening. The Wyoming teenager

was named the Austbrokers Official of the Year (recognition of a young official), which is presented to a young official under the age of 21. Mr Head received the accolade for his work as an AFL umpire, this year having been a junior umpire coach, part of the NSW/ ACT regional umpire squad and an umpire at the NSW Combined High Schools Carnival at Broken Hill. He also umpired at the School Sport Australian Football Championships and was named the All Australian Umpire. The winner of the Austbrokers Official of the Year award was Mardi’s

Shayne Hayne, who was selected to referee at this year’s Rugby League World Cup; NRL Grand Final; and State of Origin one, two and three. Mr Hayne has also been the director of referees on the Central Coast for the past seven years and runs all the referee courses for the public and in the school system. The Ocean Beach Holiday Park Coach of the Year (recognition of a young coach) went to Max Enders, the Niagara Park Dockers Auskick and U-9s coach. Mr Enders was also a Swans Academy Coach this year and is a past graduate of the Youth Inspired Program run by Communities NSW. The winner of the Ocean Beach Holiday Park Coach of the Year was Tim Schoﬁeld. Mr Schoﬁeld is a highly successful surf sports competitor and coach who has coached Terrigal athletes to success in the NSW and Australian Pool Rescue Championships, state and national teams. He has also coached the Central Coast Interbranch team, the Trans-Tasman team and a pool rescue clinic conducted by Surf Life Saving Central Coast. Beverly Andrews of Terrigal Trotters, Gosford’s Julie Bartlett, Diane Dales of Gosford City Sports Council, Woy Woy’s Kay McVicker, media host Rick Julienne and Mark Wilson of Woy Woy all received the Mooney Mooney Workers Club Outstanding Service to Central Coast Sport awards.

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Annual Christmas Parade to be held

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he Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) Promotions Committee will hold its Gosford City Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30.

Entries have been coming in from across the Central Coast from community groups, organisations and businesses all wanting to join the Christmas Parade. GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said the annual Gosford City Christmas Parade was a wellestablished tradition in

Gosford where Mann St is blocked off and transformed with all the colour and excitement of a Christmas Parade. “The Parade attracts thousands of people who line Mann St ready to see what we roll out,” Mr Brasch said. “We will have marching bands, vintage cars and ﬁre engines, costumed characters, business ﬂoats, roller girls, animals this year and Santa of course.” Market stalls will be set up from 9am on the day in Kibble Park, Gosford. The Parade will travel

down Mann St, Gosford, at 11am and will run until midday. After the Parade, there will be lots of free activities for the whole family in Kibble Park, entertainment on the main stage and food and gift market stalls. The popular giant snow dome will be on display where family photos can be taken. There will also be jumping castles, Zorb balls, train rides, a giant chess set, a photo board, an all-new snow cave and a waterslide.

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Clare and O’Neill meet with Tascott residents to discuss NBN hadow Minister for Communications Mr Jason Clare and NSW senator Deborah O’Neill met with residents in Tascott on Monday, November 25, to discuss concerns about recent changes to the National Broadband Network (NBN) by the federal government.

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16,900 Central Coast locals have been wiped off the NBN rollout map by the Coalition government according to senator O’Neill. Senator O’Neill said a number of residents had called and spoken to her to at community events since the election to express fears that the Coalition would not rollout the NBN on the Central Coast. “There was no warning,” senator O’Neill said. “No apology and no real explanation from the government and what’s going to happen next. “Malcolm Turnbull needs to explain to Central Coast residents, who had been promised the NBN, when

they will be connected and what NBN model they will get. “The federal government is creating a digitally divided Coast. “Some Coasties will have fibre all the way to their homes whilst others will be forced to make do with the Coalition’s second rate fibre-to-the-node model.” Mr Clare said the government’s decision to remove 16,900 Central Coast homes and businesses off the NBN rollout map leaves local residents unsure of when the NBN will get to them. “The federal government has pulled the plug on homes and businesses right

across the Central Coast that were expecting to receive fibre to the home,” Mr Clare said. Point Clare, Tascott and Koolewong have been removed from the Coalition maps, despite the fact that building had already commenced on the Labor maps. Residents have expressed particular disappointment as they had seen NBN Co workers in their street before the election and now they have disappeared. Media release, 25 Nov 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill

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A line in the sand drawn against Calga sand quarry expansion

Concerned community members attend Planning Assessment Commission meeting

hirty three community groups and individuals, totalling 200 supporters, expressed their concerns about the proposed expansion of the Rocla Sand Quarry to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission on Monday, November 18, at Peats Ridge Public School.

Several indigenous groups attended the meeting including the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, Guringai and Mingaletta. Representatives from Gosford Council; Central Coast Tourism; the Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community Group; and Calga Peats Ridge Community Group were in attendance. Also present at the meeting were representatives from Our Land Our Water Our Future Inc; Save the Sacred Land at Kariong; the Community Environment Network; and Walkabout Wildlife Conservation Foundation. The planned expansion of the Rocla Sand Quarry to at least two and a half times its current size was the focus of the meeting.

Community activist Mr Mark Ellis said the community was united against the new quarry. “ A c t i v i s t s , archaeologists, academics, planners, local residents, business people and traditional owners of the land put forward the many reasons why this quarry would be so destructive to the environment and indigenous heritage,” Mr Ellis said. Mr Ellis said some of the major problems with the proposal included the impact on the water table from the quarry operations; the impact on the endangered ecological community; the impact on hanging swamps and the government water sharing plan; and the significant amount of indigenous culture affected.

He also said the expansion of the quarry would result in losses of opportunity for tourism and education, and would negatively affect local residents’ amenity and lifestyle. President of Our Land Our Water Our Future Inc (OLWF) Mr Paul Robert Burton said the entire community was outraged about why the application was even being considered. “Why is it up to the community to have to prove this application is wrong?” Mr Burton said. “The devastating impact on cultural heritage; spiritual and sacred indigenous sites; ecological integrity; water quality and the structure of the aquifer; the social fabric of our community; and to the agricultural and ecotourism industries is

completely indisputable. “In addition, the current sand quarry has operated illegally for several years and neither the NSW Department of Water nor the state government have done anything to properly monitor and regulate this. “It was an appalling situation, the NSW state government had become an embarrassment to regional communities across the state and they no longer represented the best interests of the community.” The meeting came to a head with an independent community referendum.

The room of 200 people stood before the NSW Planning Assessment Commission as Mr Burton declared OLWF would support and assist a legal challenge through the Land and Environment Court. Mr Burton said this challenge would address the illegal operations of the existing Rocla Sand Quarry and aim to stop both the quarry expansion and the existing quarry operations. Using the highest principles of “Satya Graya” peaceful direct action, Mr Burton said that as a united community, locals would,

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if necessary, blockade and prevent vehicles from entering the sand quarry until the state government addressed the community’s genuine concerns morally, ethically and legally. “We stand with our indigenous brothers and sisters and together this community has drawn a line in the sand,” Mr Burton said.

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.

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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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Long Jetty Village Centre Improvement Masterplan formally adopted A

fter extensive community consultation, Wyong Council formally adopted the Long Jetty Village Centre Improvement Masterplan on Wednesday, October 23.

The Masterplan will see the implementation of practical and affordable improvements which will build on the natural strengths of the area. These strengths include the proximity of the Long Jetty Village to Tuggerah Lakes; existing parks and playgrounds; and good transport links. Part of The Entrance Peninsula Planning Strategy adopted in April 2009, the Long Jetty Village Masterplan also improves public spaces in the area, with upgrades to Saltwater Creek Park and Lions Park; embellishment of existing jetties; plans for a water play park

at Watkins Jetty; and identiﬁcation of four ‘activity hubs’. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said this was a great example

of council and local residents and businesses sitting down and coming up with practical solutions together. “We’ve already

seen new banners go up along the Central Coast Highway and other streetscape improvements suggested by residents,” Cr Eaton

said. “Now this plan will guide council’s own spending in line with the community’s vision. “This is how it should

be done and I’m very excited about what the future holds for this village precinct, particularly when the main street and jetties are done up,” Cr Eaton said. C o m m u n i t y participation was a vital aspect of the development of the Masterplan, with forums, stakeholder working group meetings, surveys, postcard drop offs to business owners, and presentations to relevant community and business groups taking place. The plan focuses on practical, affordable projects which are able to be maintained. It will also focus on public and private urban domain improvements designed to enhance the quality of physical assets surrounding the foreshore area. Wyong Council Agenda, 4.1 23 Oct 2013

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Warnervale Airport masterplan approved W

y o n g Council has approved the preparation of a masterplan for the Central Coast Regional Airport to be located in Warnervale next to the M1 Pacific Motorway. Council members voted to authorise staff to begin undertaking technical studies for the airport, which is planned to be in operation by 2020/21. The Type 3 airport will have a single runway with a length of up to 2,600m. The proposed economic development and increased e m p l o y m e n t opportunities were stand out points for certain members of council who pushed the development. “The Central Coast has one of the highest youth unemployment rates and there is a huge need for jobs,” Cr Adam Troy said. “I believe the catalyst could be this airport.” “Without action to take this proposal forward, it would take

is recognised as the 9th largest region in Australia and remains the only major population centre without a regional airport. The airport plans to grow jobs, industry and tourism on the Central Coast and reinvigorate the region’s economy by

$250 million annually once fully operational. This is expected to provide a strong base for the expected 400,000 increase in population by the year 2031. Wyong Council Agenda, 4.11 13 Nov 2013 Madalaine Waters, 13 Nov 2013 Proposed airport location

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Expanding Calga sand mine is irresponsible

Council to receive reimbursement of costs related to cancelled referendum

he Greens NSW spokesperson on mining Mr Jeremy Buckingham has warned that the expansion of the sand quarry at Calga would be irresponsible given its detrimental effect on other local business and the environment.

“The Greens are very concerned with the proposal to build a new sand quarry at Calga, given the other land uses in the area that will be adversely affected,” Mr Buckingham said. “Mining is a high impact industry and must be done only in appropriate areas and on appropriate scales. “The plans to expand this sand mine are irresponsible and the impact too great. “The environmentally sustainable businesses such as the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park and

Glenworth Valley should not be compromised by these expansion plans. “The substantial community attendance at the Planning Assessment Commission public hearing shows the strength and depth of community opinion against this development and this should be taken into account during the assessment.”

osford Council will be among the NSW councils to receive a full refund on all contributions made towards the cancelled referendum to recognise local government in the Australian Constitution.

Media release, 27 Nov 2013 Max Phillips, Office of Jeremy Buckingham

Deputy Prime Minister Mr Warren Truss has announced that the federal funding allocated to the referendum campaign can be used to reimburse all costs associated with the referendum campaign managed by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA). These funds will then be returned to all state and territory associations and passed on to member councils who contributed. President of Local Government NSW Cr Keith Rhoades said he was extremely pleased the federal government had listened to the calls from Local Government NSW, ALGA and councils across Australia and seen fit to reimburse all the money councils invested in the cancelled campaign. “Local Government NSW has advocated strongly that councils and the communities they represent

Brisbane Water Marine Watch in jeopardy risbane Water Marine Watch will hold its annual general meeting at the Point Clare Marine Rescue Base on Wednesday, December 11.

The meeting will determine the future of the organisation. Deputy zone commander Mr Gus Plater said that as is the case with several other community based groups of volunteers, a number of factors aligned to place Marine Watch in jeopardy. “They include an ageing membership, competing calls on time, altering lifestyle and boat ownership factors,” Mr Plater said. “The bottom line is

the need for an active membership and executive. “Changes in structure, a review of activities, more online administration and several other initiatives will be considered at the annual general meeting. “All members and potential members in the boat owning community are encouraged to attend the 7:30pm meeting.” Email, 16 Nov 2013 Gus Plater, Brisbane Water Marine Watch

should not be penalised because the referendum was cancelled at the last minute by the former government. “We are delighted the new government has acted swiftly to reimburse councils and thank ALGA for its efforts in strongly pursuing the new government on our behalf to secure this refund. “NSW councils contributed funds towards the referendum campaign in good faith, following the announcement by the former government that a referendum enabling the continued funding of councils by the Australian government would proceed. “It was a great disappointment when the referendum was cancelled, particularly as much time and effort had gone into planning and executing a co-ordinated ‘yes’ campaign involving more than 500 councils across Australia.

“Despite this set back, I’d like to thank once again all our NSW councils for their hard work and dedication to the campaign preparation, their financial contributions, and in many cases supporting Local Government NSW to lobby for this return of funds. “The need for local government to be recognised in the Australian Constitution remains a priority for Local Government NSW, other state and territory local government associations, and ALGA. “The implications of previous High Court decisions about direct federal funding to local government – a significant factor in campaigning so strongly for the referendum – are as real today as they were the day the federal government gave the referendum the green light. “While programs such as Roads to Recovery can

continue for the present, they remain vulnerable to a future High Court challenge, and we hope that the Abbott government will consider putting forward a referendum to recognise local government.” Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said council was disappointed the planned referendum did not go ahead, especially considering the work done by local government organisations and individual councils in the lead up to the event. “We are happy with the decision to refund individual councils for their contributions to this campaign as it recognises that councils are acting in the best interests of their local communities and should not be penalised for decisions made that are outside of our control,” Cr McKinna said. Email, 20 Nov 2013 Gosford Council Media Media release, 31 Oct 2013 Alex Power, Local Government NSW

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Australasian award for Pacific Link ocal housing provider Pacific Link has been announced as an Australasian winner for Outstanding Tenant Services at the recent Australasian Housing Institute Awards held in Adelaide.

Having won two categories and been highly commended in a third category for community housing at the state competition, the Gosfordbased not-for-profit organisation has gone on to win the major category for innovative tenant services. The industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier awards for excellence are open to providers from around Australia and New Zealand and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners were selected from a group of 73 winners from qualifying regional competitions. Pacific Link CEO Mr Keith Gavin received the award at the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual national convention and said a record number of companies had entered the awards this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great win for the Pacific Link team and the skills-based board that has developed under chairman David Baconâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenure through the last four years,â&#x20AC;? Mr Gavin said.

Pacific Link Housing CEO Mr Keith Gavin receives the AHI Australasian Award for Outstanding Tenant Services presented by Mr Mike Allen, CEO Housing NSW, at the awards ceremony in Adelaide.

The Pacific Link tenant engagement program began this year with the approval of a strategy to help social housing families improve their education; stay connected using webbased communications; earn practical qualifications like a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and participate in weekend sport and similar activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe we have a duty and responsibility to help those tenants who are able to participate in the community by staying connected, developing skills and taking up opportunities that lead to employment and a better life for them and their children outside the welfare sector,â&#x20AC;? Mr Gavin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each of the programs we provide is a Supported Tenant Engagement Program on the way to a more fulfilling life for our tenants.â&#x20AC;? Media release, 20 Nov 2013 Fiona McGill, Professional Public Relations

Robert Bedwell awarded honorary OAM ariongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Robert Bedwell has been awarded an honorary Order of Australia medal for his service to the community through the Central Coast Concert Band and mentoring young musicians.

The honorary appointment was announced on Monday, November 25. The honorary medal is presented to deserving recipients who are not Australian citizens. While remaining an honorary award, the same post-nominals are used and insignia is presented. Mr Bedwell is currently the president and musical director of the Central Coast Concert Band. He is also the president of the National Band Council of Australia and has served as a volunteer in a number of capacities relating to music over the past 45 years. As musical director of school and community bands, Mr Bedwell has influenced the development of thousands of musicians at all levels and has been responsible for bringing music to many people.

As musical director of the Central Coast Concert Band since 1991, Mr Bedwell has prepared and conducted 88 concerts. He has played a pivotal role in the planning, execution and sustainability of two Central Coast fixtures â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Rotary Gala Concert and the Laycock St Theatre Concert Band Concerto. Mr Bedwell has further served as president of the Band Association of NSW (2000-2005) and has frequently served as an adjudicator for solo and band performances at local, regional and national band competitions. Mr Bedwell has provided a long time and valued service to band music on the Central Coast. Media release, 25 Nov 2013 Susan Fischer, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat

Holstein welcomes reforms to stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child protection system ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has welcomed sweeping reforms to strengthen the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child protection system.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is part of the NSW governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to strengthening the child protection system by giving parents, courts and caseworkers the tools they need to provide a safe environment for at-risk children,â&#x20AC;? Mr Holstein said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSW governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changes put vulnerable children first, while also giving troubled mothers the help they need to turn their lives around.â&#x20AC;?

The new laws will see increased early intervention services; expansion of Parental Responsibility Contracts to support expectant mothers; and court-issued Parental Capacity Orders. They will also introduce the streamlining of open adoption, which means adopted children can maintain a connection with their biological parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These new laws will be

underpinned by additional funding of at least $35 million from the NSW government to assist with the roll out of the reforms,â&#x20AC;? Mr Holstein said. Minister for Family and Community Services Ms Pru Goward introduced the new legislation into NSW parliament on Wednesday, November 27. Media release, 27 Nov 2013 Office of Chris Holstein

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Central Coast clubs hold post-election summit lubsNSW representatives have met with up to 45 Central Coast club representatives at Breakers Country Club to thank them for their efforts during the recent bushfire crisis and to discuss the election commitments of the new Abbott government.

ClubsNSW CEO Mr Anthony Ball said the fundraising efforts from clubs to help those in need had been overwhelming. “Clubs in the region exist to support the community and over the coming months, clubs across the local area, will continue to do whatever is needed to support those families who were affected during the devastating bushfires. “For example, Davistown RSL, Club Toukley, Breakers Country Club, Everglades Country Club and Gwandalan Bowling Club collectively donated $10,000 to the Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal.” Club managers, directors and representatives from up to 39 clubs across the local area also discussed the new federal government’s election policies and the impact they will have upon clubs, club members and staff. Mr Ball said now that all seats have been declared,

it was important for clubs to come together to discuss how the change of government will affect the industry, as well as local club members and club staff. “In regards to gaming issues, the Coalition’s approach so far has been consultative, and they seem genuinely committed to helping problem gamblers without hurting clubs and the communities they support,” Mr Ball said. “That’s an approach the club industry is very keen to see continue now that they’ve won government. “Local clubs make a social contribution of $48 million every year and provide essential support for the community groups, sporting teams and charities that are essential in every community. “So we want to make sure political changes don’t put this contribution at risk. “Unfortunately, over the last term of government

the support community clubs provide faced its biggest threat to date due to the Gillard-Wilkie plan to introduce a licence to punt. “While mandatory precommitment was not legislated, the former government did impose a number of other expensive and restrictive measures on clubs including a new tax which could’ve taken up to $10 million from not-forprofit clubs. “In opposition, Tony Abbott pledged to remove this new tax and instead eliminate bureaucratic waste in order to direct additional funding to counselling services to help problem gamblers. “We welcome the sensible reforms proposed by the federal government to the National Gambling Reform Act,” Media release, 22 Nov 2013 Sara More, ClubsNSW

Dyer Crescent closed but link road open

n Tuesday, November 12, work started to reopen the link road between Dyer Crescent and Grieve Close in West Gosford as part of the Central Coast Highway upgrade at the intersections with Brisbane Water Drive and Manns Road.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the opening of the link road was an important milestone in the intersection upgrade to improve safety and traffic flow for Central Coast motorists. “Once the link road is reopened, Dyer Crescent will be closed at Manns Road while widening work is carried out on Manns Road,” Mr Holstein said.

“This is the first of the widening work to be carried out as part of the intersection upgrade project. “Work will include relocating services, installing drainage and kerb and gutter building. “The opening of the link road and closure of Dyer Crescent at Manns Road is expected to be completed by Friday, November 15, weather permitting.

“Traffic controllers will be on site to guide motorists during work. “Dyer Crescent will be closed at Manns Road until the widening of this section of Manns Road is completed in early 2015, weather permitting,” Mr Holstein said. Media release, 11 Nov 2013 Office of Chris Holstein MP

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Council to become party to Native Title claim o l l o w i n g notification of a Native Title claim by the Awabakal and Guringai people which incorporates part of the Gosford LGA, Gosford Council has resolved to apply to the Federal Court to become a party to this claim.

The decision was made at council’s Ordinary Meeting of Tuesday, November 19, and means that the public interests of the residents of Gosford are able to be heard. At this stage, council has recognised that the application does not clearly identify the areas under claim. The claim covers 10 local government areas and Cr Craig Doyle pointed out that the area subject to the claim runs from Newcastle to Sydney. In an endeavour to identify the Crown land, council wrote to the applicant’s solicitor and the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council has opposed the application, as they believe they are the body that should be the claimant. Their comments included the possibility that the claim may affect land owned by them, and other land for which they have made claims which are yet to be determined. Gosford Council will cooperate with the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council to ensure the best result is achieved for the local community. The cost of any legal action is unknown at this stage and depends upon whether Gosford Council takes an individual action or proceeds via joint action with the nine other councils. “It is absolutely imperative on behalf of the community that we join in on this action,” Cr Doyle said. Gosford Council Agenda COR.102, 19 Nov 2013 Lindsey Chu, 19 Nov 2013

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Kanwal man cut free from crashed truck

Firearms and drugs seized during Narara search man and woman have been charged with multiple gun and drug offences after a vehicle was stopped in Narara on Friday, November 22.

Medical teams treat the driver as fire officers work to free him at Somersby.

man was trapped in the cab of his truck after it crashed into a rock wall on the M1 Pacific Motorway near Somersby on Thursday, November 21.

A CareFlight trauma doctor and ambulance paramedics stabilised the driver, who was a 59 year old man from Kanwal. The helicopter landed in nearby Kariong Oval, where police met it and drove the

medical team to the crash. The driver was trapped for half an hour until he could be cut free. He suffered head and

abdominal injuries and was flown to Royal North Shore Hospital where he remained in a serious but stable condition on arrival.

Police from the Brisbane Water Local Area Command’s Target Action Group stopped the vehicle in Showground Rd about 4:30pm. Police will allege that when the vehicle was searched they located prohibited drugs, ammunition and more than $10,000 cash. A short time later, a home in Berrys Head Rd, Narara, was searched. Police will allege when the home was searched they located firearms including two sawn-off shotguns, a rifle, a loaded revolver, an air rifle, a firearm (parts) and more than 350 rounds of ammunition. Police also seized ecstasy tablets, amphetamines, prescription medication, two cannabis plants and a stun gun. A 32-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, both from Narara, were arrested

Media release, 21 Nov 2013 Ian Badham, CareFlight

and taken to Gosford Police Station. The man was charged with 18 offences including six counts of possess unregistered firearm; possess a prohibited weapon without a permit; possess unregistered firearm without a licence and possess ammunition without a licence. He was also charged with supply an indictable quantity of prohibited drug; possess a prohibition drug; supply a prohibited drug; knowingly deal in the proceeds of crime; possess/attempt to possess a restricted substance; and possess a prohibited plant. The woman was charged with 15 offences which included six counts of possess unregistered firearm; possess a prohibited weapon without a permit;

possess unregistered firearm without a licence; and possess ammunition without a licence. She was also charged with the offences of supplying an indictable quantity of a prohibited drug; possess/attempt to possess a restricted substance; three counts of possess a prohibited drug; and possess a prohibited plant. Both were refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Saturday, November 23. A 30-year-old Tomago man, who was in the vehicle when it was searched, was charged with possess a prohibited drug. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Media release, 23 Nov 2013 NSW Police Media

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About 9:25am on Thursday, October 10, emergency services were called to the intersection of Wisemans Ferry Rd and George Downs Dr following reports of a collision. A 57-year-old woman, who was driving a Toyota 4WD, was trapped inside her vehicle and died at the scene. The male truck driver was not injured in the collision and was taken to Gosford Hospital where he underwent mandatory blood and urine tests. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are continuing their investigations into the collision and have renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly keen to hear from the driver of a truck seen travelling south on George Downs Dr prior to the collision. The truck has been described as being a large white truck with a roller door

from George Downs Dr into Wisemans Ferry Rd. fitted at the back. It was last seen turning

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Youth attempts building society robbery

15-year-old male has been charged with demand money with menace and intimidation after an incident in Gosford on Monday, November 25.

At 4:53pm, the teenager entered the Gosford branch of the Greater Building Society. He walked up to the teller with his hand in the shape of a gun and placed an empty backpack on the counter. It is then alleged he said: “This is a hold up. Give me your money.” Police will allege the male

engaged in conversation with staff and then left the building. He allegedly said he would be back in five minutes with a gun. Detectives from Brisbane Water Local Area Command commenced

an investigation and on Wednesday, November 27, the 15-year-old male was taken into custody. He was refused bail and appeared at the Children’s Court on Thursday, November 28. Website, 28 Nov 2013 Facebook

Operation Saber detains male wanted on warrants risbane Water Local Area Command’s Operation Saber was out on Tuesday, November 26, targeting known offenders wanted on warrants.

A 39-year-old male was arrested in North Gosford on warrants for the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company. During the arrest, the

male argued with police and attempted to avoid detention.

He was taken into custody and refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court.

olice are appealing for public assistance following reports a child was approached by an unknown man in Narara on Thursday, October 18.

An 11 year old boy has told police he was followed by a man as he and his sister, aged eight, walked from school along Newling St, about 2:40pm. The boy told investigators he was followed by the same man earlier in the week. Police were alerted and officers from Brisbane

Water Local Area Command commenced inquiries. They are appealing for public assistance in an attempt to identify and locate the man involved so they can clarify the circumstances surrounding

Woman charged with high range drink driving 59-year-old woman has been arrested for a major accident involving drink driving on Monday, December 2, at Erina.

About 12:10am it is alleged the woman drove from an address in Erina. As she was leaving the address, she reversed into a parked car and caused damage to the vehicle. The female then drove west along Masons Pde, Erina, and on to Point Frederick. In Frederick St, the female then collided with another parked vehicle. Later, she mounted the curb on the corner of Auburn St, colliding with a stone fence.

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the incidents. The man has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 50s or 60s, with a thin build and long blonde hair. Media release, 21 Oct 2013 NSW Police Media

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Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 A quick thinking resident stopped the female and took her keys. Police attended and breath tested the driver, with

the test showing a positive reading for alcohol. The female was arrested and taken to the Gosford Police Station where a breath analysis gave the reading of 0.181. She was charged with high range PCA and offences relating to the accidents. Her licence was immediately suspended. Website, 2 Dec 2013 Facebook

Central Coast man shot

Central Coast man has died following a shooting in Pendle Hill on Wednesday, October 31.

Just before midnight, police and paramedics were called to Dunmore St where it is believed 27 year old Raymond Pasnin was shot in the back while walking to a vehicle parked in the driveway of a unit complex. NSW Ambulance paramedics performed CPR on the man and took him to Westmead Hospital where he later died. The armed man, only

described as wearing a black hooded jumper, left the area and was last seen walking towards Goodall St. A crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic officers, while general duties police and the Dog Unit conducted patrols of the area in search of the

armed man. Detectives from Holroyd Local Area Command, with the assistance of the state crime command's homicide squad, are conducting investigations into the matter. Website, 31 Oct 2013 Sydney Morning Herald Media release, 31 Oct 2013 NSW Police Media

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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. The CareFlight helicopter that had to land on Woy Woy Rd

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

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

CSG mining prohibited near Peninsula 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

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

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

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has announced an additional $1 million in funding for public schools on the Peninsula, as a result of the Gonski agreement.

Patonga residents oppose the draft management plan

Dinner held for Patonga plan advice 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. 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

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 Patonga Beach Progress Association will hold a dinner on Saturday, November 16, at the Everglades Country Club to raise funds to pay for expert advice on the Patonga draft plan of management. The draft plan, which was placed on public exhibition in March this year, covers Crown land in Patonga Caravan and Camping Area, Patonga Village and the Dark Corner Cottages. It aims to balance environmental conservation with the tourism beneﬁts the area creates. Due to the number of submissions received on the proposed plan, Crown Lands established a working committee comprising two members of Gosford Council, two representatives from Crown Lands, two members of the Patonga Beach Progress Association and two community representatives. Patonga Beach Progress Association secretary Ms Judy Singer said the working committee has so far held three meetings

where the association had attempted to negotiate a better plan of management. Ms Singer said the most recent meeting, held in October, saw discussion focus on the caravan park and tennis courts. “We feel the proposal is causing our community to have to try and choose between competing problems,” Ms Singer said. “Some residents only have water access to their properties. “They have parked on the foreshore reserve for the last 50 years. “The proposal that Crown Lands has put to us will mean that they will no longer be able to park there. “There is no legal right to park in this spot but that has been the accepted arrangement for many years. “The alternative we have been given is that the tennis courts we have will be bulldozed and turned into a car park. “The waste facilities from the caravan park will also be moved to the tennis courts. “We see this as a divisive tactic.

“It all revolves around competing users for the caravan park. “The plan of management when it was ﬁrst published had a proposal to relocate the tennis court. “This was not a ﬁnancial promise. “It was only words on paper. “We are concerned we will lose the tennis courts.” Ms Singer said this would be devastating for the number of older community members who meet for a game of tennis once a week. Under the arrangement with Crown Lands, the working committee will meet again in November, December and January before a decision is made. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said he was looking forward to the result of these meetings. “I welcome the further consultation on the plan given the large numbers of concerns I have received from the community,” Mr Holstein said. Lindsey Chu, 7 Nov 2013 Interviewee: Judy Singer Interviewee: Chris Holstein

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The funding is to be delivered through the NSW Government’s Resource Allocation Model which allocates funds based on the characteristics of individual schools and their students. “In 2014, this includes almost $1 million in additional funding for six schools on the Peninsula and almost $1.4 million electorate wide in total across 21 public schools; bringing the total planned socioeconomic and Aboriginal allocation to nearly $2.3 million.” The Peninsula schools are

Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Public School, Pretty Beach Public School, Ettalong Public School, Woy Woy Public School and Woy Woy South Public School. Mr Holstein said the funding model gave local principals and school communities a much greater say in how their funding was 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,” he said. Media release, 25 Oct 2013 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Ferry changes will allow trips to Ettalong Residents of Wagstaffe will be able to use the Palm Beach Ferry to make day trips to Ettalong, if timetable changes are approved by Transport NSW The timetable changes would see the ferry stop at Wagstaffe and Ettalong in the reverse ordere for the 12pm and 4pm trips from Palm Beach to Wagstaffe. This would mean those two trips would call into Ettalong before arriving at Wagstaffe, so that passengers wanting to go to Ettalong for the day are able travel both ways by ferry.

Similarly, people from the Ettalong community would be able to visit the Bouddi Peninsula by ferry. Ms Peta Colebatch, from the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association, said the association was pleased the change was ﬁnally being made. Ms Colebatch said the new timetable was likely to come into force later in December after the change had been approved by Transport NSW. Newsletter, 1 Nov 2013 Peta Colebatch, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association

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Why is our drinking water not protected? wish to express my disbelief and disgust that the NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell announced last week that Sydney’s drinking water catchments would be protected.

Notably, the Premier failed to offer the same promises for regional areas such as our own, which is threatened by the proposed Kores Wallarah 2 coal mine which will, from their own calculations, remove all flows from the Dooralong and Yarramalong valleys which form a large proportion of the Central Coast drinking water catchment. Why are constituents from the Central Coast and the rest of the state being

discriminated against? Aren’t we as good the Sydneysiders? This double standard further beggars belief in that Wyong and Gosford Councils and the state government have just spent $125 million building a pipeline to Mardi Dam, our drinking water supply, and

yet it is now being put at risk. Minister Hartcher is paid to represent our constituency: do so by upholding your boss’s preelection campaign promise of “no mining under water catchments”. No ifs, no buts, never. Also prevent the Kores mine application being approved.

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recent business report (Central Coast Business Inc.) showed that the Central Coast property market is in the doldrums with 16.6% of June quarter unit sales in Wyong being for a loss and 17.1% of transactions selling at a loss in Gosford.

How can the community reconcile the gross disparity between the constant optimistic media releases of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, Gosford and Wyong Councils with the stark reality of property market statistics? Despite all the hype,

I read your article and it stated that there were 549 entries, of which 164 were selected. The Gosford Council run art gallery collected $25 from each artist per painting or other types of art. This amounts to $13,725. If your art work was not selected to be in the exhibition, you would lose your $25 entry fee. So in real fact, the 549 artists who entered paid for first prize ($10,000), not the Gosford Regional Gallery. The left over money, which was $3,725, would go towards some of the category winners. Gosford Council has given $360,000 to the Central Coast Mariners, a professional football team, so one can see what Gosford councillors support. And the amazing coincidence: the mayor of Gosford was the former coach of the Central Coast Mariners. Letter, 17 Nov 2013 Vic Wulf, Wyoming

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developers are highly unlikely to invest millions in multi-storey high rise projects when purchasers

can lose huge sums such as a drop of 60% when a three bedroom unit bought in 2009 for $700,000 resold in 2011 at $280,000 or a $550,000 purchase in 2009 resold in $240,000 in 2012. Email, 11 Oct 2013 Kevin Armstrong, Tumbi Umbi

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he so called reporting from the media during this election has been little more than an ongoing blatant propaganda campaign with balanced reporting and a fair go rarely seen.

The motives of the so called free press need to be questioned and it is debatable whether or not the business owned media should be permitted to continue operating in such a blatant manner in a nation

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State Government isn’t doing enough ecisive moves were announced in the recent State Budget to accelerate and expand the NSW Government’s program to revitalise Newcastle.

An extra $340 million in funding has been allocated, on top of $ 120 million already allocated under the Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy. What a pity the NSW Government’s only commitment to funding

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Erina business wins Best Showroom of the Year rina business Skydome Hunter Coast has won the Best Showroom award at this year’s Fenestration Australia Design Awards.

The Skylight Industry award for Showroom of the Year recognises excellence in workmanship, design, functionality and style. “We entered our Erina showroom for the Best Showroom Award because we recognised that it was important for the customer to see the products installed to ensure they made the correct choice for their home,” Skydome Hunter Coast managing director Mr Steve Lynch said. “It was a real achievement to be competing against some of the bigger players from capital cities and have this recognition for our regional efforts. “The showroom has recently undergone massive renovations to highlight our range of products, with the mezzanine area increased and additional skylights, roof windows and tubular skylights installed into the roof.” The award was presented at a gala evening in Canberra and is another nod to the company’s recent

successes. In June this year, former showroom manager Ms Wanita Lynch received two awards at the Central Coast Women in Business Awards – the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Retail Sales Awards. Fenestration Australia 2013 saw the largest gathering of organisations associated with the residential and commercial door, glass, aluminium, skylights and window industries. “We believe this award is further recognition of our commitment to the Central Coast and Hunter Region,” Mr Lynch said. “It’s also pleasing to be able to acknowledge our hard working staff and their families. “Ultimately, this is a win for the Central Coast and Hunter regions, and the businesses that we support and support us in return.” Media release, 15 Nov 2013 Brooke Simmons, Pursuit Communications

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Elanora Hotel scores top rating

he Elanora Hotel at East Gosford has been awarded the coveted “three schooner” rating in this year’s Sydney Morning Herald Pub Food Guide.

The hotels included in this year’s guide represent the best the industry has to offer, with more than two million meals a week now served up at the local. About 400 of the state’s 1,800 hotels are listed in this year’s Sydney Morning Herald Pub Food Guide

after almost 100 judges reviewed venues on food, service, ambiance and “feel good” factors. The top-rating pubs, which scored 18, 19 or 20 points, were awarded the “three schooner” rating. AHA NSW president Mr Scott Leach encouraged

everyone to grab a copy of the guide and enjoy some of the best food experiences Sydney and regional NSW have to offer. “I remember growing up in hotels which only served hot pies and toasted sandwiches in plastic

bags,” Mr Leach said. “How far we have come in one generation. “It’s a credit to innovative hotels, their passionate chefs and dedicated front of house teams to creating the magic that keeps people coming back.” Media release, 19 Nov 2013 Jason Bartlett, AHA NSW

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Memorial service to help with grief

New beach wheelchairs available at Terrigal

n an effort to encourage more people to be able to visit Gosford beaches, Gosford Council has purchased two new Hippocampe beach wheelchairs.

Available from Terrigal and Umina Beaches, the chairs are designed

for comfort and provide additional options for patrons with a disability in

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Katie Butler said the new beach chairs make it easier for anyone with a physical disability to access the beach. “The chairs are designed for maximum comfort, with the seat shaped like a traditional wheelchair to provide upper body support and help the user to feel secure,” Ms Butler said. “They are also easy for an attendant to push over the sand due to their light weight and streamline design. “We want everyone to be able to enjoy the sand, surf and sun, regardless of whether or not they have a disability.” This year’s International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) celebrations provide a great opportunity for interested patrons to come down to the beach and try out the new chairs. “Gosford Council is once again partnering with the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia to bring the annual Come and Try Surfing event to Terrigal Beach on Saturday, December 7, to celebrate IDPwD Day,” Ms Butler said. “This event provides an opportunity to give surfing a go in a way which caters for everyone’s needs and is a good example of how all sports can be adapted to allow anyone to join in. “This is a perfect opportunity to come down and test out the new beach wheelchairs, as well as trying out a new sport and meeting some new friends at the same time.” Media release, 27 Nov 2013 Gosford Council Media

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o support people in the Central Coast community manage their grief at Christmas time, Simplicity Funerals will hold a Stars and Candlelight memorial service on Thursday, December 5, at its Erina chapel.

Celebrants Jane Gray and Ken Livingstone, along with Fr Rod Bower, will direct the formal elements of the service. This will include the lighting of candles in memory of loved ones who have passed away, prayers, readings, poems and a musical performance by Espressivo Ensemble. Guests will also be invited to write their loved ones’ names on stars and hang them on silver memorial trees displayed in the centre of the chapel. Area manager for Simplicity Funerals Central Coast Mr Paul Davison said grief does not just end at the

funeral. “It takes as long as it takes,” Mr Davison said. “And especially around this time of year, people may find the loss of their loved one feels especially close to the surface. “This is a time, just before the festive season, when we can honour the memory of loved ones and spend time with people who empathise with what you’re going through because they share similar experiences and feelings.” Email, 28 Nov 2013 Sara Eldridge, Senior Agency Australia

Target Erina spreads Christmas cheer he Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital has been chosen as one of 50 recipients of a fully decorated Christmas tree as part of national retailer Target’s Christmas Cheer competition.

Nominated by local Jill Warwicker, the Cancer Centre Gosford Hospital was judged a worthy winner of the prize. The prize has been installed by Target Erina team members. The competition asked individuals to nominate a local area and to explain in 25 words or less why their community was in need of brightening up in the lead up to the big day.

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$1 million for redevelopment planning of Gosford Hospital ealth Minister Jillian Skinner has announced $1 million to progress planning for the redevelopment of Gosford Hospital.

Ms Skinner was joined by Minister for the Central Coast and member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence to make the announcement at Wyong Hospital on Monday, December 2. “Today the NSW government is taking a further step in the redevelopment of both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals,” Ms Skinner said. “This funding will progress planning to upgrade both facilities to ensure they meet the health needs of the growing Central Coast community well into the future.” Ms Skinner said the state government is committed to ensuring patients on the Central Coast are able to

access quality care, closer to home. “Planning for future health services will ensure this commitment is a reality,” Ms Skinner said. The NSW government also committed $800,000 to progress the planning to upgrade Wyong Hospital. The planning process will involve consultation with local staff, clinicians and management to identify the key clinical priorities. The redevelopment of Gosford Hospital will prioritise a new emergency department, ICU/HDU expansion, enhanced operating theatre capacity, maternity services and significant additional inpatient beds for medical, acute and sub-acute services. It will also include clinical and non-clinical support, services and car parking.

The redevelopment of Wyong Hospital will prioritise a new emergency department, increased operating theatre and ICU/ HDU capacity, mental health expansion, additional inpatient beds for medical and acute services, clinical and non-clinical support, services and car parking. “Our government is committed to rebuilding and redeveloping our hospitals, to ensure they meet the high standards or care which are delivered by our hardworking staff”, Ms Skinner said. Mr Hartcher said he was proud to be part of a government that was delivering better health care for Central Coast communities. “Investment in health on the Central Coast is welcome and much needed and it is great to see

Minister for Health Hon Jillian Skinner, Minister for the Central Coast Hon Chris Hartcher and Member for Wyong Darren Webber inspecting the plans of the $6.2 million dollar Urgent Care Centre and Short Stay Unit which is now under construction

planning being undertaken to ensure our constituents have the best access to care and treatments well into the future,” Mr Hartcher said. Mr Holstein said this was a momentous day for the people of Gosford and the dedicated staff at the hospital.

“This planning will ensure our community’s health is in safe hands for decades to come,” Mr Holstein said. The Central Coast Local Health District Board will determine details of the development based on future clinical needs of Wyong and Gosford

Hospitals following advice from local consultation. Planning will commence early next year and it is anticipated that the first stage of planning will be finalised by late 2014. Media release, 2 Dec 2013 Samantha Day, Office of Jillian Skinner

Education

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Jasmine and Jack receive citizenship awards

Grammar students raise funds for Philippines typhoon victims

wo students at Point Clare Public School have been recognised at the Gosford West Probus Club Citizenship awards held on Thursday, November 14.

Year 6 students Jasmine McTeare and Jack Joseph were acknowledged at the presentation which was attended by Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna. The awards recognise students who have displayed

Aaron Carey of year 7

outstanding citizenship from Henry Kendal High School, Glenvale SSP and Point Clare Public School. Newsletter, 19 Nov 2013 David Harris, Point Clare Public School

Anabelle Keaney of year 11

ear 10 students from Central Coast Grammar School have held a fundraiser for the victims of the Philippines typhoon.

The students organised the concert in less than a week, which featured performances from the junior, middle and senior schools. Students were asked to provide a gold coin donation as they entered the concert, with all donations going to the Red Cross Typhoon Haiyan Appeal. The concert kicked

off with a performance of “Funky Town” (written by Steven Greenberg) by the Junior School Concert Band and year 4 Extension Ensemble. This was followed with a performance of Taylor Swift’s “Stay, Stay, Stay” by year 6 students Scarlett and Jessica. The Junior School Guitar Ensemble then performed

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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.

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area; the heritage signal and semaphore flags and flag locker; and Aborigines of the area. The tours will be held on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Tours will be at 10am and 1pm on these days and will run for approximately one and a half hours. The maximum number of people on each tour will be limited to 16, with children under five unable to join.

Central Coast to hold climate action rallies David Pocock, Get Up

n Sunday, N o v e m b e r 17, Central Coast residents will join tens of thousands of Australians rallying for stronger action on climate change.

An event will be held at the Anglican Parish of Gosford from 9am, where Father Rod Bower will speak on climate action. The Gosford rally will also feature a children’s programme on climate

awareness, a sausage sizzle and the opportunity to sign a petition to support climate change action. At 11am, Hunter Park, Avoca Beach, will host a We Want Climate Action picnic.

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he Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) Promotions Committee will hold its Gosford City Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30. Entries have been coming in from across the Central Coast from community groups, organisations and businesses all wanting to join the Christmas Parade. GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said the annual Gosford City Christmas Parade was a wellestablished tradition in

Education

Coast Community News - December 3, 2013 - Page 15

Paris Blair 2nd place at state gymnastics

School Environmental Program Awards ceremony held

oint Clare Public School student Paris Blair has achieved 2nd place in vaulting in the State Gymnastics Titles.

Newsletter, 26 Nov 2013 David Harris, Point Clare Public School Paris Blair

Foreshore cleanup continues

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ix students and four teachers from Brisbane Water Secondary College assisted in a clean-up of the Henderson Rd mangroves in Saratoga on Wednesday, September 9, as part of Gosford Council’s Brisbane Water Foreshore program.

The group launched the IRBs from Lions Club Park with only small amounts of litter found as the group moved west towards the previous clean-up site near Henderson Rd. The group loaded large piles of old oyster products into the IRBs and left a third pile of around 30 oyster trays for future pickup with a number of old tyres.

Fourteen bread baskets, eight old timber oyster trays, oyster plastic, foam boxes, two car tyres and eight bags of litter, together with plastic pipe, were among the items collected with 280kgs taken to Woy Woy tip. Email, 9 Oct 2013 Graham Johnston, MacMasters Beach

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tudents from a number of primary schools across the Gosford LGA took part in this year’s School Environmental Program Awards ceremony at Laycock St Theatre on Tuesday, November 19.

The Greenhouse Program, as it is affectionately known, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, and saw 31 schools across the LGA take part in environmentally themed class projects and activities. The aim of the program is to foster a strong understanding of environmental issues and a commitment to positive environmental behaviour within schools. The event marked the culmination of this year’s program’s “Wise About Waste” theme, which focused on waste and recycling. It also explored alternatives to landfill such as composting and worm farming. Cr Hillary Morris said the Greenhouse Program had become an institution in local primary schools over the last 25 years. “It’s a great program: the teachers love it, the kids love it and so do the parents,” Cr Morris said. “It sends an important message about environmental issues affecting our local community that need to be addressed on a global scale. “My fellow councillors and I really enjoy attending the presentation day, seeing the kids performing and

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presenting on stage and having a great time. “We had a great response for this year’s project submissions and I’m glad that we as a council can contribute to the environmental education of local kids, who will make part of the generation responsible for rectifying

some of the environmental issues we face today.” The winners of the Environmental School of the Year were Point Clare Public School (large), Chertsey Public School (medium) and Somersby Public School (small). The mayoral award for Best Production in

Performing Arts went to Gosford Public School, with the First Timers award going to Central Coast Grammar School. The Most Improved School was won jointly by Woodport Public School and North Gosford Learning Centre.

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recording an original single that fans can get a free signed copy of on the night. Other bands set to perform are The Sunburns, Now Open and Disbanded Kings. The Metrodome has been produced by five local young people who were chosen from across NSW to enrol in the TAFE Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre and Events. They have been mentored under the Youth Arts Warehouse and have been busy putting on live music and theatre events. This collaboration between Indent Music NSW, Sydney TAFE, NSW Department of Education and Communities and Arts NSW allows the team the opportunity to report on their practical work experience in events management to gain a national qualification. Indent has worked closely with the young event team. “Skilling up a team of event producers means YAW will lead the way for innovative concerts, being a platform for young bands to gain professional performance experience to a fan base and supporting head liner bands,” youth arts co-ordinator Ms Sharon Aldrick said. “Our last event was a sell out here in Gosford.” The Metrodome is a drug and alcohol free, all ages music event. Media release, 25 Nov 2013 Sharon Aldrick, Youth Arts Warehouse

The challenge, to be known as “The Beaux Arts Challenge”, challenges council members to live the life of an artist for one year by painting a picture using materials provided by The Friends. The picture will be later auctioned after a short exhibition of the works. The Friends will use the monies raised to fund the Gosford Junior Art Prize 2015 or similar event, incorporating surplus funds for Arts Scholarships for some lucky Central Coast arts students. This is the first ever council art challenge of its kind and the councillors and senior staff, who will undertake the work in their own time, have embraced

the challenge positively. The Friends have built into the Beaux Arts Challenge a clause called “Paint or Pay” which means that any member covered by the challenge who decides not to paint will be required to pay a challenge penalty of $250. Their blank canvas and arts materials will also be auctioned off. During the coming year, The Friends will also provide four art classes free of charge to those participating, with some of the Central Coast’s top exhibiting artists present to encourage the painters. The exhibition will be held within one year at the Gosford Regional Gallery, as will the evening auction.

This is expected to be the highlight of the 2014/2015 arts calendar. President of The Friends, Mr Alan Tremain, created this challenge and is very excited by this concept. Mr Tremain said he was optimistic council would enter into the spirit of the event and help raise awareness of the arts on the Central Coast. This challenge will allow councillors and staff to consider the issues modern artists face when trying to make a living in this competitive field. Media release, 22 Nov 2013 The Friends of the Gosford Regional Gallery

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

Thursday December 5 Christmas Family Night, 6pm-8pm, Bunnings Gosford Friday December 6 Metrodome, 6pm10pm, Youth Arts Warehouse 2013 SeaFM Discovered Grand Final, The Hub Youth Entertainment Venue, Erina, 6:30-9:30pm The Fabulous Rojo Rocket concert, 7pm, Gosford Anglican Church Saturday December 7 Ourimbah RSL Markets, 10am-2pm Write for Rights, 2pm4pm, Erina Fair Kirtan, 7pm-8:30pm, The Yoga Collection, Terrigal Central Coast Symphony Orchestra performance, 8pm, Gosford High School Beach football tournament, Terrigal Beach

Sunday December 8 Christmas Fair, Heazlett Park Foreshore, Avoca, 9am-2pm Dale Watson and His Lonestars, Woodport Inn, Erina Beach football tournament, Terrigal Beach W e d n e s d a y December 11 Brisbane Water Marine Watch annual general meeting, 7:30pm, Point Clare Marine Rescue base Friday December 13 Masquerade Ball, Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford Dubarray, 8pm, The Rhythm Hut Brackets and Jam, 7pm, Kincumba Mountain Saturday December 14 Christmas Craft Exhibition, 9:30am-4pm, Gosford Regional Gallery Gosford City Markets,

8am-1pm, Kibble Park Sunday December 15 Davistown RSL Markets, 9am-2pm Concertante Ensemble Christmas Concert, 2:30pm, Greenway Memorial Chapel W e d n e s d a y December 18 Bays Community Group annual meeting, Woy Woy Bay Community Hall, 7:30pm Thursday December 21 Kulnara Pioneer Country Markets, 8am1pm, opposite Kulnara General Store Carols under the stars, 6:30pm, Convict Wall Friday December 22 Battle of the Bands U24 grand final, The Hub, Erina

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hill gate installed while the velodrome at Adcock Park, West Gosford, has also been given a major facelift with an asphalt resurfacing, both of which we anticipate will attract more competition to the area. “With the upgrades finished just in time for the summer sporting season, we are encouraging more people to come along and get involved in outdoor activities.” Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said he was pleased the state government had been able to assist through the Community Building Partnership Program grants. “These upgrades are another example of how local organisations, state and local government can work together to obtain positive outcomes for the community,” Mr Holstein said.

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Volleyball to receive special support from Council iven the growing popularity of volleyball at an international, national and state level, Gosford Council has resolved to support the development of the sport across the local community.

At council’s Ordinary Meeting of Tuesday, November 19, Gosford deputy mayor Cr Bob Ward moved a notice of motion on the sport which was carried. The notice of motion provided that council support Central Coast Volleyball Club’s development and patronage at the Niagara Park Stadium under council’s community usage arrangements and fee schedule. It also allowed council to refer Central Coast Volleyball Club to deal directly with the management team at the Niagara Park Stadium for operational requirements and development assistance. The passing of the motion will further allow council to assist in locating potential grants for the International Volleyball Challenge and the promotion of Cool Volley. While speaking to his motion, Cr Ward indicated that volleyball, which incorporates beach

volleyball, has a large international following and has recently been included as a sport in recent Olympic Games. He also said that on the weekend of November 9 and 10, the second annual 24 hour volleyball marathon took place at Niagara Park Stadium. Cr Ward said 50 competitors participated in the event, with 37 players remaining at the end of the 24 hours. The marathon raised $3,500 for Gosford Hospital. There is also an International Volleyball Challenge, planned for June/July next year, to be staged at the Niagara Park Stadium. “It has been difficult to escape volleyball in recent weeks, with the Duchess of Cambridge playing volleyball on her first outing after giving birth to Prince George,” Cr Ward said. “In ‘The Internship’, Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson

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n Saturday, November 23, a team of divers assisted members of the Central Coast Artificial Reef Project (CCARP) to successfully install a special feature on the ex HMAS Adelaide Artificial Reef.

CCARP secretary Ms Sue Dengate said the group was originally given a dcommemorative bottle of port by serving officers of the ex HMAS Adelaide following the ship’s visit to Terrigal in 2008 after being decommissioned. “The port had originally been offered to the ‘commissioning crew’ in 1980 and we were going to have it displayed within the bridge [of the ship] as a mark of respect to those who served on the Adelaide,” Ms Dengate said. Ms Dengate also said the group had a scuba tank specially cut to form a display case and that this was bolted to the brackets on the rear wall of the bridge of the ship. “However, we found that we could not display

the bottle adequately as the label was paper and would not stand up to being encased in the tank,” Ms Dengate said. “Luckily my son who served on the Adelaide during the Gulf War conflict had given me a HMAS Adelaide commemorative bottle of port for the ship’s 10th anniversary and this one was made of china. “The label had been painted on and this has turned out to be perfect for the feature. “Despite extreme weather conditions on the day, with thunder and lightning directly above the site, the scene underwater was calm and clear. “The ‘port tank’ was installed by the team without too much trouble.” Ms Dengate said the

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feature was special in many ways. “We feel that it will remind those who see it of the Adelaide’s valiant past and the contribution her crew has made,” she said. “We are sure the excrew of the Adelaide will appreciate this gesture. “For CCARP, it also has special significance because the tank that we have used for the display once belonged to one of our original members, Barry Dawson who sadly passed away before we heard that we had been successful in securing the Adelaide. “As the bridge of the ship is a major draw card for any diver who visits the Adelaide Artificial Reef, our special feature of the ‘port tank’ will be a focal point of interest. “We hope that divers will lightly wipe it to keep it clean and visible. “We take pleasure in placing our special feature on the Adelaide in the hope that more awareness of her past endeavours is derived with each visit to what has become a great asset to the people of the Central Coast.”

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Central Coast Sports Federation Awards held thletes, officials and volunteers from across the Gosford LGA have been recognised for their achievements at this year’s Central Coast Sports Federation Awards held on Saturday, November 16, at Mingara Recreation Club.

Avoca’s Lachlan Tame was named the 2GO Central Coast Sports Star of the Year. Mr Tame won the state, Australian and world single ski races last season. He also placed 3rd in the ski relay at the Rescue 2012 World Surf Life Saving Championships. At the Australian Championships, Mr Tame placed 3rd in the ski relay, 5th in the open double ski, 7th in the open mixed double ski and 6th in the lifesaver relay. He competed at the Kayaking Oceania Titles New Zealand and came 1st in the K2 1000m. Central Coast Mariners were named the Wyong Shire Council Central Coast Team of the Year, with the Terrigal Youth Team Rescue

– Surf Life Saving named runners-up. The Terrigal Youth Team Rescue achieved 2nd place at Rescue 2012 World Youth Championships in South Australia in November this year. They were also named Team of the Year for Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club at the Australian Surf Life Saving Pool Rescue Championships. The Gosford City Council Junior Sportsperson of the Year award went to freestyle skier Matt Graham. Mr Graham, from Narara, has qualified for next year’s Winter Olympics to be contested at Sochi in February. He will also represent Australia in November this year at the seven rounds of the FIS freestyle skiing

world cup men’s mogul series prior to the Olympics. The runner-up for this award was Wamberal’s Georgia Wassell, who represented Australia at the IAAF World Youth Athletics Championships. Linda Holton was also acknowledged on the night for her work with the Terrigal Rugby League Club and the Donnica Clarke Foundation. Ms Holton, who has also given her time to the Central Coast Academy of Sport, was named the Communities NSW Volunteer of the Year. 16-year-old Lachlan Head was further recognised on the evening. The Wyoming teenager was named the Austbrokers Official of the Year (recognition of a young official), which is presented

to a young official under the age of 21. Mr Head received the accolade for his work as an AFL umpire, this year having been a junior umpire coach, part of the NSW/ ACT regional umpire squad and an umpire at the NSW Combined High Schools Carnival at Broken Hill. He also umpired at the School Sport Australian Football Championships and was named the All Australian Umpire. The Ocean Beach Holiday Park Coach of the Year (recognition of a young coach) went to Max Enders, the Niagara Park Dockers Auskick and U-9s coach. Mr Enders was also a Swans Academy Coach this year and is a past graduate of the Youth Inspired Program run by Communities NSW. The winner of the Ocean Beach Holiday Park Coach of the Year was Tim Schofield.

Mr Schofield is a highly successful surf sports competitor and coach who has coached Terrigal athletes to success in the NSW and Australian Pool Rescue Championships, state and national teams. He has also coached the Central Coast Interbranch team, the Trans-Tasman team and a pool rescue clinic conducted by Surf Life Saving Central Coast. Beverly Andrews of Terrigal Trotters, Gosford’s Julie Bartlett and Diane Dales of Gosford City Sports Council all received the Mooney Mooney Workers Club Outstanding Service to Central Coast Sport awards. Ms Andrews was recognised for her work with the Terrigal Trotters since the running club formed in 1987. She has worked tirelessly for 30 years to make it a happy and successful club, with the club now boasting over 800 members.

Ms Bartlett was awarded for her work in running the Central Coast Youth Trampoline Club and trampolining under Gymnastics NSW. She has been involved with trampolining for over 30 years as an athlete, coach and judge. Ms Dale was acknowledged for 40 years of work within cricket on the Central Coast and Gosford City Sports Council. She joined MatchamHolgate Cricket in 1967 as the inaugural treasurer, was the office administrator for Central Coast Cricket from 1973 until 1989 and is a life member for Gosford City Sports Council. Media release, 25 Nov 2013 Mardi Love, NSW Office of Communities, Sport and Recreation

Draft plan for Narara Valley Sporting Precinct

osford Council has endorsed a draft plan of management for the Narara Valley Sporting Precinct for a 28 day public exhibition period.

Following the exhibition period, submissions will be open for a further 42 days, with council also facilitating a public hearing with residents during this time. The Narara Valley Sporting Precinct will

contain a multi-use sporting facility with a senior sporting field, junior sporting field and ancillary facilities. The ancillary facilities will include floodlighting, car parking, access paths and an amenities building.

A further report will be brought back to council following the exhibition period. Gosford Council Agenda SF.26, 19 Nov 2013 Narara Valley Sporting Precinct concept plan

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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

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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 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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Mariners disappoint against Victory

Council fails to find new managers for Bluetongue Stadium osford Council will take over the management rights to the Grahame Park Complex, which includes the Central Coast icon Bluetongue Stadium, on February 1 next year.

The Mariners on the defence

hil Moss’ first home game in charge of the Central Coast Mariners failed to motivate his players, as they drew 0-0 with Kevin Muscat’s Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday, November 29.

With only 5,787 people in attendance, the match failed to reach any great heights, with both teams missing numerous opportunities in front of goal. Following the contest, Moss admitted his team had not performed their best, although he did see many positive signs. “We set some objectives before the game obviously and we ticked a lot of those boxes,” Moss said. “But there’s some that we didn’t. “We can be more positive with the ball - a bit braver playing forward. “Our defensive structure I thought for the most part was quite good.” On a wet and cold Central Coast night, it was the Mariners who created the initial chance with New Zealand international Storm Roux sending a shot over the crossbar in the 7th minute. The following opportunity fell to ex-Victory playmaker Marcos Flores. The Argentinean headed a Michael McGlinchey free kick at the goal before a neat save by Victory keeper Nathan Coe denied Mariners of an opening goal. While the majority of the early chances fell to the boys in yellow, Victory asserted their dominance late in the first half. Victory attacker James Troisi, who has set the

A-League alight in recent weeks with a series of brilliant performances, had a shot blocked by Brent Griffiths before Victory skipper Mark Milligan fired a powerful shot wide minutes later. Milligan was denied a second time soon after, slamming a strike against Liam Reddy’s crossbar, leaving it shaking and the Melbourne fans screaming in frustration. Unfortunately, it was not just Victory fans upset by the lack of goals. Mariners supporters felt their pain as they cried in frustration also. Possibly the best goal scoring chance fell to McGlinchey just 20 minutes into the second half. New Zealand teammate Roux floated in a cross which McGlinchey volleyed towards goal. However, as was the theme for the night, the shot was blocked by Victory defender Jason Geria, again leaving Mariners fans pulling their hair out. Yet the Mariners continued to push forward, looking for the elusive goal as the game came to an end. “I thought the fighting spirit towards the end was fantastic against a quality side,” Moss said. A bright light on a dull night, Mariners keeper Liam Reddy impressed once

again, producing a fantastic save 10 minutes from time. Ensuring that the game remained 0-0, Reddy dropped down to his left to deny Victory ace Guilherme Finkler. Reddy did not see the ball until the last second, with the save showing that his spot in the first team looks secure for the time being. Substitute Mariners striker Daniel McBreen looked to snatch a victory at the death before being ruled marginally offside as he sped towards goal. “We had our own chances and I thought when we played the way we like to play and brought our fullbacks into the game we caused them some problems,” Moss said. “We certainly can be better.” Following the match, the Mariners will now enjoy a week-long break before facing Sydney FC and Italian maestro Alessandro Del Piero. The Mariners are facing Frank Farina’s men at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, December 7. “We’ve now got eight days to freshen them up and really get our preparation spot on for Sydney FC,” Moss said. Media release, 2 Dec 2013 Central Coast Mariners

Management rights were put out to tender, but it is understood that only one tender was received. This tender was a joint offer made by ANZ Stadium and the Central Coast Mariners but it was rejected by Gosford Council. For the past 13 years, the complex has been successfully run by the John Singleton Group. In this time, Bluetongue Stadium has hosted more than 400 events. These events include international rugby union, A-League football, National Rugby League, boxing, motor cross, concerts, local sporting events and community events. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said he would like to thank the current management team for its hard work in attracting visitors to the region and

its vision in recognising the potential for the city. “They have created a strong foundation from which council can continue to grow and develop this valuable community asset,” Cr McKinna said. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said the complex offered beneficial economic and tourism opportunities for the Central Coast. “The stadium is such an important part of our community and a major asset for tourism on the Central Coast,” Mr Anderson said. Mr Anderson also said that since its inception, the stadium has attracted over 2.3 million spectators and injected an average estimate of over $3 million into the local economy each year. Gosford Council is

expected to continue where the John Singleton Group left off, developing the complex and providing a great venue for a range of events. “I am excited the venue will continue to grow under the management of Gosford City Council,” Mr Anderson said. “I am confident council can build on the great reputation we have been able to achieve.” Gosford Council is currently preparing a business plan for the management of the complex and the John Singleton Group will continue to support the complex to better benefit the region. Media release, 25 Nov 2013 Gosford Council Media Cec Bucello, 2 Dec 2013

Rachelle King and Tim Schofield win the German Cup

Rachelle King

Tim Schofield

wo members of Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club and The Hills Life Saving Club have been part of the Australian Life Saving team which created history by winning the German Cup on the weekend of November 23 to 24 for the first time.

Rachelle King, from Forresters Beach, and Tim Schofield, from Narara, travelled to Warendorf, Germany, for the annual event. Ms King received a gold medal in the obstacle relay and in doing so, broke a previous Commonwealth Championship record. She also came 2nd in the 200m Super Life Saver event and achieved three Australian relay records. Mr Schofield competed

in the 200m freestyle with obstacles, 100m manikin carry with fins and 50m manikin. He broke his previous C o m m o n w e a l t h Championship record in all three events. Mr Schofield also was part of a team that achieved three Australian relay records. Prior to the German Cup, the team competed in Amsterdam in BeNe Cup in Eindhoven.

Australia finished 2nd overall in the two day meet which was attended by the cream of Europe’s lifesaving teams. Ms King and Mr Schofield are also members of the Australian Life Saving Rescue 2014 squad which is training towards “Rescue 2014” World Titles to be held in France in September next year. Email, 27 Nov 2013 Jenny Schofield, Narara