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Residents protest government policies

undreds of Central Coast residents marched through Gosford on Saturday, August 30, in protest against the policies of the Abbott Government.

“We had around 350 people join us for the March,” said event coorganiser Mr Jack Lloyd. “The fact that so many people turned up despite the cold and the rain just goes to show how concerned they are with this government’s policies.” The Gosford rally was addressed by Fr Rod Bower, as well as a range of other speakers, who called for decency and compassion from the government. “Cuts to the ABC, cuts to health and education, and

attacking the poorest in our community is not on,” said Daniel Turner, who spoke at the rally. “Now the government is looking at repealing the Renewable Energy Target, which just doesn’t make any sense,” he said. Protestors were marching for a range of issues, but particular concern was paid to refugees and the government’s lack of action on climate change. The Gosford March was one of many held around Australia over the weekend.

Organisers estimated around 40,000 people turned out nationally. “Rain won’t keep people from expressing their concern,” said co-organiser Pat Norman. “As long as Abbott continues to abuse the least privileged and smash our natural environment, the marches will keep happening,” he said. Media release, 31 Aug 2014 Pat Norman, March Central Coast

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Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

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

Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Net work 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

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

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Counselling Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

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

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

G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

Welfare Services Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3510 Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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staff report. Sixteen submissions were received in response to the application detailing concerns including with overshadowing, loss of privacy, ﬂoor space ratio, waste management, asbestos removal, waste storage, trafﬁc

impact, zone interface design, building bulk and scale; impact on street and pedestrians, noise impact, setback, air quality, onsite parking and height. Gosford Council agenda GOV.28, 12 Aug 2014

Chamber opposes traffic lights in Umina “Our concern is that a new signalised intersection would cause extensive queuing towards the West St roundabout and create problems at the Osborne Ave intersection. “Elimination of the existing roundabout would also prevent north bound trafﬁc being able to return along Ocean Beach Rd to access McDonalds which is already prevented

from undertaking a right hand movement due to the central median strip. “This was a condition of consent imposed by council. “We understand that the Umina Beach Transport Management Strategy seeks to plan for the future but the Chamber is questioning the necessity for signiﬁcant expenditure on trafﬁc facilities that would appear to be

undreds of Central Coast residents marched through Gosford on Saturday, August 30, in protest against the policies of the Abbott Government.

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council to spend $455,000 on a new signalised intersection is quite bafﬂing. “Although the trafﬁc lights will be paid for through a new Contribution Plan for the Umina Beach town centre, the Chamber would prefer to see those funds spent on civic improvements such as footpath upgrading or the development of the new civic square.

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ouncil will initiate a Gateway approval process for a new 7,000 student tertiary education facility, student accommodation for 1,500 and a business park on a greenﬁeld site near Warnervale.

limits”. The provision of car parking on site was also non-compliant with a shortfall of 12 spaces. “Such deﬁciencies may be catered for within council’s public facility, subject to monetary contribution,” according to the

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Residents protest government policies

Gosford Council will consider a development application for a mixed use three-storey development on the corner of West St and Rickard St, Umina, at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 26.

Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “The existing roundabout works very efﬁciently and the decision by

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residents in the 2(b) residential zone in Rickard St including overshadowing impact, visual bulk, height and scale, loss of privacy and potential noise impact and internal impacts. Council staff considered the impacts to be “within reasonable

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It was deferred from the August 12 meeting pending a site inspection by councillors. The application for the development, valued at around $1.6 million, includes commercial units, car parking, an 88 place childcare centre and residential apartments. The proposal would require the demolition of the existing dwelling and commercial car yard. The development site comprises both commercial and residential zoned land. According to the report to council by the department of governance and planning, the building has been designed so that most of the enclosed floor area was situated on the commercial zoned part of the site, providing a “low impact development interface” with the existing adjoining residential development. “As a result, strict compliance with the applicable development standards of the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance relating to floor space ratio is not achieved and the applicant has sought variation to the applicable floor space ratio control under the provisions of SEPP 1 – Development Standards.” The report also stated that the application had considered amenity impacts to surrounding

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unwarranted. “The Chamber is a big subscriber to the adage ‘if it ain’t broke don’t ﬁx it’ so let’s not radically change the dynamics of a town centre that has grown very successfully without the need for trafﬁc lights,” said Mr Wales. Media release, 13 Aug 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

An artist's impression of the proposed university precinct at Warnervale

school education options alongside the university courses. “Council will now prepare a Planning Proposal for submission to the NSW Government’s ‘Gateway’ approval process and will seek Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential partners for the project,” Cr Eaton said. “We will seek partners including a university as the anchor tenant and a range of other education and training providers including technical, trade and possibly secondary school components. “We’ve already had fruitful discussions with

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the Federal Education Department and we will continue to partner with both the State and Federal governments on this project.” Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara said she was determined to see greater access to higher education on the Central Coast. “We committed to working with Wyong Shire Council in our ‘Growth Plan for the Central Coast’ prior to the election and I am pleased to see the ongoing development of this project,” Ms McNamara said.

“I will assist by continuing to facilitate meetings between Wyong Shire Council, Education Minister the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP and the Education Department to ensure this proposal meets Federal requirements. “Reforms being introduced to the Parliament will encourage the development of new higher education facilities, providing greater choice and opportunity for students.” The Concept Masterplan for the project outlines an overall vision for an integrated and interactive

tertiary education, business and Technology Park, community and recreational space and a Smart Hub. The four main areas proposed for the site include a university with integrated student accommodation for 1,500 units; a sports and recreational precinct with sports ﬁelds and pool/ gym complex; a central core including a Smart Hub with the library, administration functions and a hotel for short term accommodation; and a Business Park to integrate academia, research and commerce. The whole site would

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be cleverly linked by pedestrian and cycle pathways, attractive landscaping and plenty of open green space. Mayor Cr Eaton said the Concept Plan conﬁrmed the site has the potential to be developed into a university precinct. “The site has a footprint with the right gradients and is strategically located close to rail and road transport,” Cr Eaton said. “Development would be limited to 14% of the entire site to reduce walking distances on campus and preserve large tracts of bushland. “It will be an excellent use for this site.” The Planning Proposal will ask for minor changes to the Wyong LEP 2013 to allow additional land uses, increased building heights and changed density controls. The land is currently under the zones of SP2-Educational Establishment, B7Business Park and E2-Environmental Conservation. Once a ‘Gateway’ Approval is granted, the Concept Masterplan for the Wyong Education and Business Precinct will be exhibited for public feedback for 28 days. Media release, 27 Aug 2014 Wyong Council media

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Rash NBN decision to create a “real digital divide” hree quarters of the region is scheduled to receive the compromised NBN broadband infrastructure and only one quarter, the world class full fibre infrastructure, following an announcement of the rollout by Communications Minister Mr Malcolm Turnbull.

Central Coast Broadband Alliance convenor Mr Dave Abrahams said the announcement came as a surprise, as trials on fibre to the street node had only just started and only five people had been included. “Not nearly enough to make an informed decision,” said Mr Abrahams. He said it would create a “real digital divide”. “In December last year, 220 people, businesses and organisations wrote a constructive proposal to the Communications Minister Mr Turnbull, asking him to maintain the rollout of the full fibre NBN to the premises solution that had already started. “It was not a radical proposal, we simply asked for the existing hard fought plans to be honoured. “Sadly we never received a reply. “On Friday (August 22) we collectively received our reply.

“In a media announcement, Mr Turnbull decided to drop the region’s original NBN fibre plans and instead replace the remaining fibre optic rollout with a watered down fibre to the street node solution. “This announcement effectively means a divestment of approximately $200 million to the region and more sadly divides the region into haves and have nots. “I’m somewhat surprised that there has been no comment from the leaders of the councils or other regional authorities despite the fact that the Central Coast will lose a very significant economic and social advantage and soon will be dotted with hundreds of ugly street furniture installations. “To me this is more city centric policy, where Sydney based managers write off the Central Coast as a cheap region worthy of second rate infrastructure investments.

“This has happened in the past with roads, transport and education, and is now just about to happen in telecommunications. “Very disappointing,” said Mr Abrahams. Labor candidate for Terrigal Mr Jeff Sundstrom said he was also disappointed with the decision to increase the digital divide on the Central Coast. “There are already areas on the Coast that have the former Labor Governments superfast fibre broadband right to their doorstep, but the announcement shows that the rest of the Coast will be left behind with the considerably slower Malcolm Turnbull plan,” said Mr Sundstrom. “It’s disappointing that the Peninsula, Kincumber, and Saratoga are being lined up as guinea pigs to test the Liberal’s copper-plus broadband. “So far we have seen two

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trials announced to look at the Coalitions new FTTN broadband in Umina. “One conducted in June was a trial of one business connection, right next to the node. “Today (August 25) we saw a trial with five houses connected close to a node. “These are pathetic excuses for trials, and don’t reveal what the reality will be when hundreds of homes are eventually connected to these boxes 24/7. “Before any real evidence

is collected from the trials, the Liberal Government has announced they will expand their node trial with the construction of another 160 refrigerator-like boxes across the Peninsula, Killcare, and into Kincumber. “The community still doesn’t know how much these boxes cost, or how long they will last, especially as many of them have already been vandalised. “Not only do we not know the durability of these nodes, but they are being

connected to the crumbling copper network which will cost billions to maintain and already creates black spots when it rains,” Mr Sundstrom said. Suburbs to be affected include Erina, Terrigal, Kariong and Somersby. Media release, 26 Aug 2014 Dave Abrahams, Central Coast Broadband Alliance Media release, 25 Aug 2014 Jeff Sundstrom, Labor candidate for Terrigal

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Court decision welcomed

Bingo Mountain issue resolved according to council he landfill site adjoining Mangrove Mountain Golf Course will cease operating – plus a new golf course will tee off – within the next 10 years, following the ruling by the NSW Land and Environment Court on Friday, August 28.

Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson welcomed the ruling after months of negotiations with the site’s operator and owner to get the best result possible for the local community and environment. “We’ve worked extremely hard with everyone involved to make sure that the future operation of this landfill is in-line with environmental standards as well as community expectations, and a redeveloped golf course is delivered as promised,” Mr Anderson said. “The new consent orders handed down by the court today reflect this hard work. “It’s very reassuring to know this landfill will wind up within the next 10 years, which provides the community with the certainty it needs about the site’s lifespan. “Ongoing activity at the site during this time will be closely and regularly

monitored by council and the NSW Environment Protection Authority to make sure that the required environmental and operational safeguards are in place. “Strict limits have been set on the amount of fill the site can now take as well as the number of truck movements in and around it. “The land fill imported to the site is material that will form the new golf course’s approved design and construction and will be excavated natural material. “The landfill’s current height also has to be significantly reduced and its’ fill properly distributed across the site to meet the new orders. “Importantly, the Mangrove Mountain Golf Club is set have a fully developed and completed 18-hole golf course during the same timeframe,” he said. Mr Anderson also

moved to reassure Gosford residents that thorough independent testing had been carried out to identify any potential impacts the site might have on the environment. “Numerous independent tests carried out in different conditions at the site show that it has not had any adverse impacts on the local environment, including air quality and the water catchment,” Mr Anderson added. “The community can be very confident that the region’s drinking water supply is safe and has not been contaminated by this landfill’s operation. “Independent testing will continue as part of ongoing monitoring at the site. “We also monitor the entire region’s drinking water quality at every stage of the supply system to make sure our residents receive drinking water that meets the Australian

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he recent consent orders brought down in the Land and Environment Court of NSW regarding the landfill and Memorial Golf Course at Mangrove Mountain bring certainty to all parties, according to a spokesperson from Verde Terra.

Drinking Water Guidelines,” he said. Deputy mayor Cr Bob Ward said he was “delighted that, after a great deal of effort on council’s behalf, there has been a resolution to the on-going problem with the landfill site adjacent to Mangrove Mountain Golf Course”. “I’m particularly pleased that independent testing has revealed that there has not been any unfavourable impact on air quality and the region’s drinking water supply. It’s critical that activity at the site is regularly monitored by both council and the NSW Environment Protection Authority to ensure that safeguards are in place to ensure that the air quality and water catchment are not adversely affected in the future,” said Cr Ward. Media release, 29 Aug 2014 Gosford Council Media statement, 29 Aug 2014 Bob Ward, Gosford Council

“Since taking control of Verda Terra in July 2011, the new owners have been looking to find solutions to the issues confronting the successful and safe continuation and completion of works at this site,” said the spokesperson following the decision. “The consent orders bring certainty to all parties, the council, the owners of the property, the local residents, the broader community, the environmental authorities and Verde Terra. “It ensures that the controls all parties want in respect to protecting water supplies, appropriate fill and best practice management of the development. “Importantly the consent orders allow for the project to be completed in a time frame acceptable to the community, and for the delivery of a safe and playable golf course,” he added. “Since taking over as the new owners of Verde Terra we have stabilised the site and introduced extra monitoring

controls to bring the redevelopment project up to environmental best practice. “Verde Terra has secured positive feedback in this regard from the EPA. “We have redesigned the golf course using world class, recognised course designers, as the previous design was unplayable. “The new Verde Terra has worked with the Golf Club, its members and the RSL to ensure that quality amenities are provided to the community as part of the redevelopment. “We are all fully cognizant of the significance of the Memorial Golf Club, which came as a result of the wishes of Lt Colonel Taylor DSO when he donated the money for the land over 60 years ago. “Verde Terra can now reopen the site, get people back to work and complete the project in the best interests of all concerned,” he concluded. Media release, 29 Aug 2014 Professional Public Relations on behalf of Verda Terra

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Land and Environment Court proceedings commence

he Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park and The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council both began court proceedings against Rocla Materials Pty Ltd on Monday, September 1.

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) CEO Mr Sean Gordon Darkinjung was pleased to proceed to the Land and Environment Court to have an independent umpire determine the outcome. “Aboriginal culture and heritage is an integral part of Australia’s history,” said Mr Gordon. “At a time when we are talking about constitutional recognition, is it important that we recognise our Aboriginal history and its importance in the fabric of the Central Coast. “This is certainly not the time to erode it,” he said. Darkinjung LALC has been actively engaged in the proposed development application for many years and throughout this time, a number of site surveys and night recordings have been conducted, identifying Aboriginal sites within the proposed extension area. “The proposed extension would have a detrimental impact on cultural objects, sites and places as well as the broader cultural

landscape,” said Mr Gordon. “We await and welcome the findings of the court case.” Camp Quoll spokesperson Mr Ian Sutton said it was the community’s last chance at a legal resolution to a gross mismanagement of our precious water resources and the destruction of a sacred Aboriginal site. For eight months the community has occupied land adjacent to the proposed southern expansion of the Calga sand quarry. “This protectors’ camp was set up to assist the local community to defend their lands and water against corporate greed and government corruption,” said Mr Sutton. “With full support and cooperation from the local community, Camp Quoll has facilitated a series of peaceful direct actions to blockade the existing sand quarry and bring awareness of the unacceptable situation that is occurring on the mountain.

“Fifty per cent of the Central Coast water supply is sourced from our mountain top aquifers that feed the streams and rivers that flow into our storage dams. “These dams then provide us with our town water that in turn provides for our industrial and household water use. “There is a sustained campaign from our government to facilitate big business to be able to unsustainably exploit this precious resource without any consideration of future water needs. “The NSW state government have ignored all voices from the community and allowed Rocla Materials Pty Ltd to destroy our high aquifers for the extraction of sand. “Despite the community providing evidence of breaches of water management legislation, breaches of consent conditions and breaches of corporate governance, the NSW Department of Planning has continued to

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ignore the people and allow Rocla to carry on business as usual. “The NSW Office of Water has also played its role in allowing this quarry to operate, despite overwhelming evidence of insufficient water licences, lack of attached water supply works approvals and no water allocation accounts. “These are all mandatory requirements for any land use that extracts water or interferes with the aquifer and Rocla have been allowed to operate despite these serious breaches of legislation. “The community needs to become more active in the process of holding the government accountable for their actions.

“There is no advantage to our economy by pursuing short term economic gain over long-term sustainability and the people need to speak up and stand up or our most precious resource will be lost to future generations. “Regardless of whether industry is chasing sand, coal or gas, to place these natural resources as somehow more significant to our economy than water is completely insane. “These products all have alternative sustainable options that if invested in appropriately would provide significant economic stability and jobs. “There is no alternative to water and the gross mismanagement of this natural resource will lead

to economic collapse and humanitarian disaster. “Regardless of the results of the court case, the community will not stand by and allow cultural genocide and risks to our future water security to continue. “Camp Quoll will continue to provide protection for this incredible and important landscape and will be taking appropriate action if the community fails to achieve the justice we deserve from our court system. “Without doubt corruption and dysfunction plague our government system and it’s this process that allows corporations to exploit both the community and the environment. “Camp Quoll has received great support from the community to date and if this continues, we will then continue our peaceful direct action campaign, and make every effort to stop the quarry expansion if the court sees fit to ignore the community’s wishes and allow Rocla to expand their operations,” said Mr Sutton. Media release, 1 Sep 2014 Louise Duff, Brilliant Logic Media release, 31 Aug 2014 Ian Sutton, Camp Quoll

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Peaceful protest to secure Bambara’s future large group of community m e m b e r s gathered outside the State Member for Gosford’s office at Woy Woy on Monday, September 1, to request that Mr Chris Holstein honour his Government’s preelection promise to “Secure Bambara’s Future”.

Long-time campaigner for Bambara’s protection and political activist, Jake Cassar said: “We have literally done everything we can to have this promise honoured and our community’s reasonable wishes adhered to.” “Gosford Council and the State Government have said they are committed to Bambara’s protection since the early 1980s, and still the majority of the land remains unprotected. “We have held many awareness concerts attended by hundreds of locals, two art shows, around a dozen peaceful protests, camped for three months on Woy Woy Rd to draw attention to the issue and have sent over 1,000 emails and letters to our elected leaders respectfully requesting that they support the community that elected them. “I call on Gosford Council CEO Paul Anderson to make public the legal advice that he says he received that restricts the State Government from

Peaceful protest outside Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein’s office

compulsorily acquiring the land for conservation. “Local environmental groups, the Central Coast Greens and others have written to Mr Anderson requesting proof of this information he used to block Greens Cr Hillary Morris’s recent motion for council to urge the State Government to urgently move to secure Bambara, and they inform me that Mr Anderson is simply not responding. “I suggest that the information put forward by Mr Anderson may have been false and misleading, as under section 145 of the National Parks and Wildlife (Act 1974) it clearly

states that the Government has the full powers to compulsorily acquire land for conservation or to protect places of Aboriginal cultural significance. “If Mr Anderson has indeed purposely misled the people of the Central Coast, and to the detriment of a motion to support conservation of threatened species and cultural heritage, then I believe Gosford Council should reconsider his position on council. “No one is getting a fair go here. “Not the land owners or the concerned community alike.

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“While it’s important to acknowledge that this community’s peaceful but unwavering lobbying has recently resulted in just under a third of the land at Bambara becoming National Park, there are still several blocks that are not secured and anything is possible in the future. “Gosford Council and the State Government saw fit to zone this extremely culturally and ecologically sensitive land, in the middle of our local National Park, to allow Bed and Breakfast accommodation, housing developments and even for agricultural developments. “Then when someone

purchases the land with their presumably hard earned money, council publicly announces that the land is actually undevelopable, potentially devaluing the land, and then offers the main owners approximately one third of what they paid for the blocks. “While I am not suggesting that the land owners should be paid more than what the land is worth, I strongly believe that they should be treated fairly, especially considering the role that the local and State Government played in creating the situation we have today by giving Bambara a very

inappropriate zoning. “It’s no wonder people become disillusioned with the political system and the politicians themselves. “Our elected leaders should be very proud that they have a community of people who deeply value our ancient cultural heritage and want to preserve our beautiful and sensitive environment, not finding a way to oppose us at every turn. “Many people I have spoken to don’t agree, but I still have some belief that Mr Holstein will honour this promise before the State election. “In saying that, I have strong concerns that if Mr Holstein does not honour this promise before next year’s State election, our community will be forced to battle on for years to come. “After putting in a substantial effort myself over several years and making many sacrifices along the way, I admit that the thought of having to continue pushing for meaningful action to occur into the future is quite distressing. ‘But I won’t give up and I urge others not to also. “This peaceful protest will probably be the last shot we have for many years to come to finally bring an end to our struggle, so I’m really hopeful that it will make an impact,” said Mr Cassar. Media release, 1 Sep 2014 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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Labor candidate for Terrigal announced

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The Federal Government is providing $2.3 billion to local councils nationwide in 2014-15 alone, including $715.7 million to NSW councils. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has confirmed that this amount includes more than $10.3 million this financial year to Gosford Council. A first quarterly payment for 2014-15 has now been made. “I’ve been listening to residents and businesses in suburbs including Umina, Kariong, Empire Bay and Point Clare recently, and one of the key issues they

raise has been a need for better infrastructure, such as local roads”, Ms Wicks said. “I’m delighted that the Government has delivered on this $10.3 million in grant funding to help Gosford City Council build projects to make the Central Coast thrive. “Councils are free to spend this untied grant funding according to local priorities, including for infrastructure, health, recreation, environment, employment, and roads projects. “I am looking forward to seeing our local council

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“I am very proud to have been selected by the Labor Party to stand for Terrigal in this very important election,” said Mr Sundstrom. “The Central Coast is a great place to live, work, and raise a family, but for too long we’ve been taken advantage of by the local Liberals.” A long-time resident of Kincumber, Mr Sundstrom raised five kids on the Coast with his wife Jenny, and has served the community for 31 years as a firefighter. “I’ve seen the Central Coast change over the years, but what I see now is the Coast getting left behind under this Liberal Government,” he said. “Waiting times at Gosford Hospital are rising because of cuts to health, TAFE funding has been gutted with teachers sacked and courses scrapped, and $40 million has been ripped out of local roads. “We need a strong health system and more opportunities for our young people to get the skills they need to get into work. “As a firefighter, I’ve seen firsthand what the Liberals are doing to frontline services. “A number of fire stations have already been forced to close due to budget cuts, and this is putting lives at risk across the state,” Mr Sundstrom said. With seven months until the election, Mr Sundstrom said he was already hitting

the ground running in his campaign for the seat. “I’m looking forward to this challenge, and I will knock on as many doors and talk to as many voters as it takes to get Labor over the line. “I’ve spent my working life serving our community

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Is justice really given to the highest bidder? ingo Hill (Coast Community News, August 20), it just doesn’t add up.

The letter by Don Rowe gives rise to a number of questions. I have been attending the court on behalf of the community. Did he or any other member of RSL NSW do so? I certainly didn’t see him. The court ruled that the sub-branch could not be held responsible for something they were neither consulted about nor gave consent to, how can you claim contrary? How many times did any of your executives meet with the sub-branch? How many times did you meet with representatives of Gosford Council, Verde Terra or the Memorial Club? You sold the land for a measly $750,000 for approximately 100 acres in a gazetted village centre on the Central Coast. What induced you to do so without at least putting it to the public market? In short, it appears that you have betrayed this community, your own subbranch members, and the entire population of the Central Coast by virtually giving away a public asset to the very groups who betrayed and backstabbed the local sub-branch, so they can continue to put rubbish into the catchment? The only people you appear to have protected are the ones that appear to have acted corruptly and illegally, i.e. the memorial golf club, Gosford Council, Verde Terra and the Environment Protection Authority. You must well know that a development of that extent could not legally have been approved without consultation with, and permission of, the legal owners, yet you chose to betray the entire community,

for what? As to Council unable to comment on secret meetings, ask them why they haven’t met with the sub-branch. Ask why they approved the application to establish the tip with no consultation with or consent of the owners, or the local community. Also ask why they approved a tip in the bed of Hallards Creek in the catchment and secretly with no local input allowed? Their consent orders as read out in court give them and Verde Terra the ability to review the horrific current orders every three years, altering them as they please. Is the entire golf course allowed to become a tip and the trucks allowed in dramatically increased? Why did their representative promise to let the community know who was claiming to be the owners but didn’t? Why was the sub-branch gagged so they couldn’t let the local people know what’s going on? Aren’t they legally responsible for the whole mess? And is that the reason they went behind the back of the sub-branch and got support of the NSW League? Exactly how did they do that? As to Holstein looks forward to a final resolution, Mr Holstein, weren’t you mayor of Gosford when the tip was approved? Shouldn’t council have ensured that the owners were consulted and had given consent?

At the public meeting you attended as a representative of council and state government, you claimed that council had met with the owners of the land, however the owners were present and made it clear that they had not been informed nor invited to the meeting. You were going to get back to us. You are reported to have said on public radio recently that you wouldn’t allow the land to be sold into private ownership. What was always intended for the Mangrove Mountain golf course site was that it be a community asset honouring the men who served and died for the country. It now appears it never will be. Even the memorial green where the ashes of the man who facilitated its purchase lay is subject to becoming part of a tip with the potential to contaminate the entire Central Coast’s water. Where is the honour in that? So whose intention was it to betray our servicemen, virtually give away our land, contaminate the water, treat the local people as gullible fools, and expect us to give full approval? I notice that of late you haven’t been up to meet with the community, I wonder why? Will someone please tell us if other community assets or indeed private property could be subject to more of the same and how soon? How has justice and democracy been served? Or is justice really given to the highest bidder? Letter, 26 Aug 2014 Clara Jones, Kulnura

Quarry protest should be reconsidered

he recent furore about the proposal by Rexdor Pty Ltd to continue recycling materials at the Kincumber Quarry, a local icon, is quite disappointing yet so typical.

On one side you have a family (the Normans) who have lived in Kincumber since the early 1800s. I believe the first white child born in Kincumber was a Norman. The family have contributed to the area and local community ever since by farming and by operating, since the 1950s, Kincumber quarry. Sandstone, fill and road base have been supplied to many rural properties in the area and on the Central Coast, including my property at MacMasters Beach. Old Rex Norman, God bless his soul, delivered the rock himself as he thought my driveway was too dangerous for anyone else to deliver it. The quarry and the Normans have supported Kincumber and the Central Coast region. They have provided jobs, yes that rare thing that keeps families and communities together. The Normans’ contribution to the local

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community is well known. Just look at MacMasters Beach Surf Club. On the other side, you have the usual vocal, selfinterested “Jonny come latelies” who shrilly distort the facts and bully and complain and disseminate false and alarming propaganda about the end of the world. And what are they whinging about you may ask? Recycling! Yes, recycling! I thought recycling was the future. This is a case of “not in

my backyard”. Yet all the residents bought their land with full knowledge about the quarry because the quarry was there decades before the houses and many of the residents bought land next to the quarry from the Normans. It is disappointing that my grandson is attending Kincumber Public School to learn how to read, write and other life skills, yet the school, from the principal down the P and C, is engaged in a political campaign to stop the recycling Normans. The school should take time out to reconsider its position. They might go down to the school’s remembrance memorial to ruminate. There they might observe the monument to another Norman who was killed in action in Malaysia serving his country and community in the Second World War. Letter, 29 Aug 2014 Alan Bingham, MacMasters Beach

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Will everybody have to get a mobile phone? Many poor people cannot afford a mobile phone and phoning mobile phone to mobile phone is very expensive. Many poor people have medical problems and with

Will they be switching off East Gosford’s public telephones (with the rest of the copper network in October)? no home phone and no public phone, how will they make a 000 call?

Letter, 21 Aug 2014 Ray Madden, East Gosford

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ABC Local Radio to come back to the Coast BC Local Radio has confirmed it will be moving back to the Central Coast after a period of being based in the ABC’s Ultimo studio following the closure of the Erina Fair studio.

NSW local content manager Andy Henley confirmed that a lease had been locked down for a location on Donnison St in Gosford. Although Mr Henley wouldn’t nominate an exact date for broadcasting to commence from the new office, he said the “best guess” was a mid-October start.

The move comes after fears that the end of ABC Local Radio on the Central Coast was imminent. Mr Henley said that while temporarily broadcasting from Ultimo “certainly wasn’t ideal”, the main impacts were personal and felt by the employees having to commute to the station from the Central Coast. Mr Henley said he hoped

that the move back to the Central Coast would secure the long term presence of ABC Local Radio in the area. “We’re very pleased to keep our presence on the Central Coast, it’s an important part of what the ABC does,” he said. Lachlan Leeming, 25 Aug 2014 Interviewee: Andy Henley

Petitions aginst Kincumber Quarry rezoning wo petitions, totalling 48 signatures, have been received by Gosford Council from concerned residents opposing the proposal to rezone land for the Resource Recovery Facility at Kerns Rd, Kincumber.

Petitioners said they believed given the site was only accessible by driving through a residential estate and is surrounded by residential properties, that it was clearly inappropriate to

be rezoned. Petitioners said there were more appropriate sites suitable than this one. Petitioners stated the land should not be rezoned due to: health impacts; truck

and vehicle impacts; noise and stench; impact on local school and sporting fields; loss in property values; and environmental impacts. Gosford Council agenda P.26, 26 Aug 2014

ate da Costa has been announced as the Central Coast Greens candidate for the State seat of Gosford.

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Coast Business Awards held he fourth Annual Central Coast Business Excellence Awards were held at the Crowne Plaza in Terrigal on Saturday, August 16, with Tuggerah based IT specialists, Servers Australia, taking out the triple crown.

The ceremony had guests donning a pair of sunglasses as they entered the Grand Ballroom, with entry conditional on the wearing of the sunnies as the venue had been transformed into a thick white haze sliced by bright lights befitting the theme of Think Bright Shining Lights One Night. A video message from Prime Minister Mr Tony Abbott opened the Awards evening and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes gave the keynote address. Awards director Mr Kerry Ruffels said: “We had a brilliant night, some truly outstanding finalists and winners and the atmosphere created was full of anticipation and genuine excitement.” Servers Australia was awarded the prestigious title of Business of the Year as well as Excellence

in Business [for 20 plus full time employees] and CEO Jared Hirst won the hotly contested Young Entrepreneur Award. He was not the only one to enjoy multiple successes, with Steinbok Schnapps taking out Excellence in Small Business and Excellence in Innovation. Treehouse Creative, who won Excellence in Business Ethics, joined them as owner Jason van Genderen won the coveted Business Leader Award. Life Time Achievement was awarded to Harvey World Travel Erina’s Maxeine McKeon, the second person to receive this Award. Rod McCormack won a special award for his Contribution to Creative Industries, Alison Cook won Young Business Executive and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce took out Local Chamber of the Year. Crowne Plaza Terrigal won

Triple crown winners, Servers Australia Pty Ltd, at the Annual Central Coast Business Excellence Awards

Excellence in Sustainability introducing new systems and undertaking energy audits that see it saving tens of thousands of dollars and Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing won the coveted Employer of Choice Award. Mr Ruffels said: “Our independent judging panel

found this year to be the toughest yet, with some great competition amongst a very diverse group of businesses.” Award winners now become automatic finalists in the state-wide NSW Business Chamber Awards to be held in November.

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Central Coast Tourism need to write off $75,900 following festival collapse

he 18-month long investigation into the collapse of the Peats Ridge Festival has come to a halt, with creditors unlikely to see any of the $1.6 million believed to be owed.

Held at Glenworth Valley, the much-loved boutique New Year’s Eve camping festival dissolved shortly after its 2012/13 edition. A dramatic fall out left creditors looking for money in a high-profile case for the music industry and its observers. In mid-August, liquidators Worrells delivered their forensic report on the company, which alleged to have found evidence of offences committed by Peats Ridge director Matthew Grant. Without further funds the investigations have halted. The report delivered to creditors said that Peats Ridge did not keep adequate trading and cash budgets, did not prepare quarterly financial statements and found evidence of payments that could warrant further investigation. Worrells alleged that Grant used income from the company Peats Ridge Pty Ltd – which held the 2011/12 and 12/13 events – to pay off debts from Perife Pty Ltd – which held the 2009/10 and 10/11 festivals. As such, they conclude that he knew the company would be insolvent from inception. “We believe that Mr Grant may have breached a number of criminal sections of the Corporation Act,” the report reads. “Mr Grant’s own explanation of the financial failures of Peats Ridge evidences that he intended to use revenue from the 2011 festival to pay creditors of companies that operated previous year’s festivals. Worrells say that potential offences may include fraud by officers, falsification of books and dishonest insolvent trading. In regards to loans

provided between companies which Grant was the director of, Worrells say that he “would have been aware of their inability to repay the amounts”. “This may constitute unreasonable director related transactions pursuant… and may constitute a further breach of director duties.” As reported last year, Worrells delivered their findings to the Australia Securities and Investment Commission [ASIC] in March 2013, with the Commission advising on June 6, 2013 that they would not be taking any further action. With the backing of creditors and the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance [MEAA], Worrells resubmitted further information to ASIC on June 11, 2013 “with particular emphasis on trading whilst insolvent and intercompany transactions”. Pushing for ASIC to fund a public examination of Grant under the Assetless Administrator Fund, the Commission responded on June 18, 2014 advising that they were not prepared to fund the investigation. Worrells have indicated they intend to appeal the decision and have invited creditors to submit extra information. MEAA entertainment, crew and sport section director, Mal Tulloch said ASIC’s decision was “terribly disappointing”. “You can have the strongest laws in the land but if the regulator is reluctant to prosecute, what’s the point of having those laws?”, he said. Tulloch believes the case slipped down the pecking order due to a lack of funds in the case for investigation. “[AISC is] not funded sufficiently by the government to protect the public interest… [this is] purely based on an

economic decision.” He added: “They’ve decided this is not an important case… even though it has major ramifications for the music industry.” Tulloch urged creditors to keep supplying Worrells with information about Peats Ridge debts for the appeal process. “It’s about putting pressure on ASIC to pursue this case. “If people don’t get involved, they’ll feel people are accepting this outcome, and we don’t think it is right to accept this outcome… this is people’s livelihoods.” In total, $1.463 million was generated by the festival. Transferred into another of Grant’s companies The Festival Company Pty Ltd, a total of $1.386 million was then transferred from The Festival Company to Peats Ridge Pty Ltd. Worrells say they are unaware what happened to the remaining $73,000. The report indicates that while approximately $500,000 was taken from alcohol sales at the 2012 event, deposits of only $192,933 were made. A lack of books and records made it difficult to track the complete details, but Worrells believe there were “insufficient deposits”. With an added $132,750 in sponsorship from Peats Ridge Pty Ltd, approximately $400,000 was transferred to the related Perife Pty Ltd entity, which Worrells claim was used to pay old debts from a previous festival. Sums of $388,465 and $219,648 were also transferred to MRG Assets Pty Ltd and MRG Operations Pty Ltd respectively – which together with Peats Ridge Pty Ltd formed the group of companies that ran the final two festivals. Worrells say that MRG

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Assets’ records indicate payments of $99,898 to Grant’s loan account, with similar transactions from MRG Operations totalling $70,703. They indicate Peats Ridge Pty Ltd made payments of $28,745 to Grant’s account as well. Grant was declared bankrupt on July 3, 2013, with a negative bank account, a car worth under $3,000 and a record collection worth $1,500, which was in the possession of Worrells. As such, the loan to Grant was unable to be reclaimed. So far, all the money claimed has been allocated to the liquidators– who themselves are writing off approximately $90,000 for their work – and $17,000 worth

of employee entitlements. Creditor claims currently total over $820,000, but according to Peats Ridge’s books, Worrells believe another 174 creditors may have claims of over $823,000 – a total of over $1.611 million. Among the festival’s creditors are touring company Billions Australia (who are owed $45,650), Damian Cunningham’s Elastic Entertainment ($29,647), The Harbour Agency ($16,195), Modular Touring ($11,000), Niche Productions ($11,412) and Central Coast Tourism Incorporated ($75,900). Worrells have indicated that in a best case scenario, $649,333 could be recovered, with $479,953 available for distribution after liquidator’s

fees – which would be 34.43 cents on the dollar for creditors. However the worst case scenario would see just $158,975 recovered and leave nothing for distribution to creditors after liquidator costs. Andrew Spring of Jirsch Sutherland had originally been appointed as liquidator until the creditors moved to replace them with Worrells. They charged fees of $49,380, but creditors only approved the amount of $26,112.50. The difference of $13,768 was to be approved by the courts before Spring would be remitted the amount. Email, 22 Aug 2014 Scott Fitzsimons, themusic.com.au

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Edward Davenport remembered in STEPtember activities

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September, we are hoping to raise awareness that life is precious and the little things we take for granted each day, someone with cerebral palsy may not be able to achieve without therapy and assistance,â&#x20AC;? Sarah said. STEPtember participants form teams of four and each do 10,000 steps a day from September 3-30 They wear pedometers and log their daily activity online. More than 40 activities can also be converted into steps including cycling, rowing, surfing and going to the gym. The funds participants raise help Cerebral Palsy Alliance provide equipment

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Cassandra, who lives in The Entrance, completed the Bachelor of Oral Health degree through the University of Newcastle and graduated in 2011. Cassandraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in dentistry began when she was just 14 years of age, where she made weekly visits to her local dentist simply to watch and observe. This was the beginning of Cassandraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing enthusiasm and passion for all things teeth. The expedition in

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Students participate in Aboriginal culture day urimbah Public School played host to the Central Coast’s Aboriginal culture day on Friday, August 29.

Students from Lisarow Public School, Niagara Park Public School, Narara Public School, Wyoming Public School and Valley View Public School came together to learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions. Mr Athol Boney began the event by showcasing didgeridoo music before the children were separated into groups and rotated between four learning stations. Students were taught

he Hon Julie Bishop has provided an insight into her role as Minister for Foreign Affairs in a special visit to Erina Heights Public School.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks welcomed Minister Bishop to the Central Coast earlier this month, in a change of pace for the Minister. “It was an honour to have the Minister with us on the Coast,” said Ms Wicks. “Minister Bishop has been alongside world leaders in recent days, and yet was able to meet with the leaders of the future here at Erina Heights Public School. “The school prides itself on a student Parliament that includes a Prime Minister, Ministers, and a Leader of the Opposition.

“Each of them was given a wonderful opportunity to ask the Minister herself some questions in the school library.” Minister Bishop said she was impressed with the visit to Erina Heights, and the students demonstrated a terrific knowledge of world events. “It’s important that students learn lessons about leadership and also meet people who are taking a leading role, whether in family, community, business or politics. “It’s been wonderful to talk with them and they certainly asked some very

probing questions,” Minister Bishop said. “I was pleased to be able to offer an insight into the experience of representing Australia overseas, and doing everything in my power to bring home those who lost their lives when MH17 was downed.” “To have 38 Australian citizens and residents on board made it very personal for us, and the students were well aware of it. Media release, 26 Aug 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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y o n g Council has agreed, although not unanimously, to purchase two lots of strategic land holdings totalling 231 hectares from Terrace Towers for $17 million.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said both holdings were of strategic importance to job creation in the Shire, one for the proposed regional airport and the other for future employment and environmental offset lands. The decision to purchase required the mayor to use his casting vote to get the land purchase passed. “This is all about jobs and planning for the future growth of this region,” mayor Cr Eaton said. Council will invest $10 million in over 87 hectares of land in the Warner Business Park at Jilliby. “The land covers around one third of the regional airport investigation site identiﬁed in November 2013. “It also contains an existing Part 3A approval for an industrial subdivision.

Warner Business Park Jilliby Land

“This is the biggest single land holding in the investigation site,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “Securing this land now shows how serious we are about establishing a regional airport by 2020 to help grow the local economy and boost jobs on the Coast. “The Central Coast Regional Airport will be the hub of a business and logistics industry precinct representing a change in employment opportunities in Wyong Shire, and will complement other airport services in the Sydney basin and Newcastle,” he said. Council will also purchase over 144 hectares of land at Doyalson for $7 million.

“The Woodbury Park land is adjacent to the Freeway Link Rd at the northern boundary of the Shire and will provide opportunities for future employment and environmental offset lands,” Cr Eaton said. “Both holdings are important for sustainable economic development in the Shire,” he said. However, Cr Bob Graham said the $17 million could be better spent on a multitude of projects throughout the Shire including the Arts Centre, the restoration of Tuggerah Lakes, roads, kerb and gutter, drainage and sporting and recreational facilities. “I question the wisdom of this so called

investment of ratepayers’ money, and knowing the Terrace Towers company as I do, you can rest assured that they wouldn’t be selling their prime land holdings for less than they were worth,” said Cr Graham, who voted against the motion along with Crs Lisa Matthews, Doug Vincent and Ken Greenwald. “I will be calling for a thorough investigation into this wastage of ratepayers’ money and to what could possibly be the true motive for this cosy arrangement with Terrace Towers,” said Cr Graham. The decision to purchase the land followed a lobbying visit to Canberra and an

earlier meeting in Wyong with Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs. “The Federal Government’s support for the regional airoport will be essential to getting it built and operational by 2020 and we had a great meeting in Canberra last week with senior ofﬁcials and the Chief of Staff for Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “They were very supportive of our regional airport plans and we are to write to them to trigger Federal assistance regarding planning and technical approvals in line with the Coalition’s election commitment. “They also saw the airport as being eligible for federal funding through RDA grants in upcoming years and we will be looking at all avenues for public and private funding,” he said. Last month council also met with NSW Premier Mike Baird and Central Coast Minister Rob Stokes and took them on a visit to the proposed airport site and other projects in the north Warnervale area. “The Premier was

clearly blown away by our overall vision for the managed growth of this region and we’ve been very pleased with the support for the proposed regional airport expressed by both levels of government,” Cr Eaton said. Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said that establishing a new regional airport was a very important part of the Central Coast’s future. “There’s no doubt that having an airport built and operating here in our region would be a major, long-term boost for the local economy,” Mr Anderson said. “Not only will an airport help us tackle the huge demands facing the Central Coast’s transport systems in coming years, but it will also deliver positive ﬂow on effects for local jobs, tourism and other investment. “Along with Wyong Shire Council, we were very pleased to be able to highlight this regional priority at the national level during meetings with federal government ministers in June,” said Mr Anderson.

ouncil will initiate a G a t e w a y approval process for a new 7,000 student tertiary education facility, student accommodation for 1,500 and a business park on a greenﬁeld site near Warnervale.

master plan development and particularly the shopkeepers and shoppers for their cooperation and patience during construction,” Mr Luke said. “When we started the master plan stakeholder workshops in 2012 the underlying message from

a focus on Ron Alt Lane and Main Rd. “Design work is close to being ﬁnalised with construction expected to commence in the 2014/15 ﬁnancial year,” Mr Luke said.

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serious problems and then join with Labor in the Parliament to pass the Wyong Special Area (Protection) Bill 2014 which will ﬁnally protect the Wyong water catchment from the extractive industry. “The Planning Assessment Commission

would signiﬁcantly change that view. “In fact, the PAC report says ‘there is merit in allowing the project to proceed. However, if the recommendations are either not adopted, or adopted only in part, then the Commission’s position would probably

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inbound tourism to NSW will almost double by 2020, becoming NSW’s largest international market in terms of visitor arrivals, visitor nights and expenditure. “In terms of tourism and economic development, this represents an incredible boost for Wyong Shire and the Central Coast”, said the mayor. “It will definitely create jobs and have flow on benefits to local retailers and the hospitality sector. “Wyong is perfectly placed to capitalise on this investment. “We are only an hour from Sydney and Newcastle and have long been a tourist destination for those who love the lakes and Coast. “I think what you see today is just the beginning. “Wyong Shire is now set to become the theme park centre of NSW,” said mayor C Eaton.

y o n g Council has received plans which will form part of the D e v e l o p m e n t Application for the ﬁrst stage of the Chinese Cultural Theme Park at Warnervale, the Thanksgiving Temple, which includes three main buildings and statues of Whiterobed Guanyin and Thousand-hand Guanyin.

With the Development be cleverly linked by Application for stage one ready to be lodged with Wyong Council pedestrian and cycle for the 15 hectare theme park, Australia-China pathways, attractive Theme Park Pty Ltd have developed a nine minute landscaping and plenty of video animation giving people their first view of open green space. the ambitious project. to open in stages With Chinese tourism Mayor Cr Eaton fromDue2016, if approved, – it’s absolutely in that flows around the park been steadily increasing with traditional dragon in the past few years, with growing by an average the theme park will category. passing under 700,000 tourists spending of 20% each year, “You certainly don’t boats have 12 main sections – said the Concept Plan including the Meridian see an investment of bridges and willow trees; over $4 billion in 2012, Destination NSW’s China Gate, Thanksgiving $500 million in a tourism a giant ship is both a according to a report by Tourism Strategy predicts confirmed the site has the Temple, that the value of Chinese Zheng He’s project very often,” said ride and a celebration of Tourism Australia. shared maritime history Treasure Ship, Arts and mayor Cr Eaton. potential to be developed Crafts The park, to be called between Australia and Workshop, Spring Festival Square, Panda Chappypie China Time, China, and there is the into a university precinct. Paradise aims to integrate Chinese temple and residential and more. nature and area to be built first. “It is incredibly ‘culture, Gary Edwards stands Council sold the land, “The site has a footprint exciting for this to get spirit’. People enter via The which is adjacent to the to the stage of lodging a Airport, Development Application Red Gate and through to Warnervale with the right gradients and aside from Parliamentary to see the sheer scale the Forbidden City, with to the Australia-China of the project,” said a flying golden dragon Theme Park Pty Ltd in and is strategically Mayor winding its way through 2012 for $10 million. Liberal Party Cr Doug Eaton. “The mayor of Wyong “I’ve truly never seen the park. located close to rail and anything Council was A variety of Shire like this before by early opportunity to ember for investigated – it’s going to blow entertainment, cultural, willing to back us when Independent clear my name.” S w a n s e a the road transport,” Cr Eaton people away when they accommodation and retail no one else would,” said “In the meantime, G a r r y C o m m i s s i o n watch the video and get areas are included, such Australia-China Theme a sense of how big and as a history of calligraphy, Park CEO Mr Bruce Edwards has Against Corruption I have decided to said. stand aside from the imaginative this concept panda paradise, a theatre Zhong. announced his (ICAC). “The mayor really is and what it can for traditional drama and Mr Edwards has Parliamentary Liberal decision to stand “Development would do Party. performances, understands Chinese in terms of tourism for musical aside from the now joined fellow “I have informed the Chinese landscape culture and the need Shire. P a r l i a m e n t a r y Central Coast Liberal Premier of my decision be limited to 14% of our“The developers have gardens and a panorama for local government Liberal Party MPs Chris Spence, and he has accepted it.” involvement in terms long been telling us that of Chinese history. Darren Webber and f o l l o w i n g the entire site to reduce this Theme Park will be Other features include: of attracting Chinese allegations Chris Hartcher on the he crossbench. up there with the Opera small laneways leading investment and now the is involved in walking distances on House and Sydney off the main square to results are in for everyone Mr Edwards said: p r o c e e d i EE n g s “I look forward to an Harbour Bridge in terms various arts and handicraft to see.” In-bound Chinese currently FRbeing of tourist attractions and displays, Chinese food campus and preserve I’ve got to hand it to them and teahouses; a river tourism to Australia has large tracts of bushland. “It will be an excellent use for this site.” The Planning AugustProposal 1, 2014 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Issue 51 will ask for minor changes to the Wyong LEP 2013 to allow additional land uses, increased building heights and changed density controls. yong Council has decided to undertake community and had never even heard The land is currently consultation on whether the name “Wyong Shire” best of it. “In fact, our represents the identity of the whole of the Shire. independent research under the zones of It’s all part of a push to sophistication while still area; we are no longer found that externally, outpost The Entrance, Tuggerah S P 2 - E d utobetter cattract aposition tmore i othe nShire a l leveraging its significant a small country business, heritage attributes,” she between Sydney and Lakes, and Long Jetty investment and jobs as said. Newcastle or just a were more recognised Establishment, B7than the name Wyong. well as reflect the rapidly However, unlike Sydney ‘week-ender’. “So it is critical that changing nature of the Newcastle, Penrith, or Shire was formed Business area, Park and Maitland, Wyong Shire 68“The by creating a strong, years ago, in 1946, from we work to increase ‘place brand’. does not have one large, the old Erina Shire, and awareness and change the E 2 - E n v i rmarketable oThere nm e nintention t a l lynch-pin is no city on which to back then the population way people think about our area, because that to change the name of pin a Place Brand. was only 10,000 people. any suburb, including the “Today we’ve got affects their decisions on “Our geography is Conservation. in looking at rebranding is to see a refreshed town of Wyong itself. more diverse and is based 160,000 and this is whether to live, visit or but it’s now at the point identity that will be visible The‘Gateway’ question of the around a collective of projected to grow to over bring business here. Once a Shire’s “Part of this rebranding that we need to go out not only within the local name came up smaller townships,” Ms 200,000 by 2030. to the community for community but also the initial consultation “We have a passionate process is considering if said. Approval isduring granted, the Kenyon constructive comment.” neighbouring localities. with more than 650 locals that is we’ve got the name right She said the issue of community Cr Eaton stressed “In this way, we earlier this year. a possible name change growing and evolving and for this community,” he nothing had been decided can then attract more Concept Masterplan for had Director of Community been raised without becoming more vibrant said. investors, tourists and Deputy Mayor Cr by council yet. and Recreation Services prompting nearly all the time, and the work “Personally I’d like potential residents to our the Wyong Education and all initial instakeholder Ms Maxine Kenyon council is doing with the Lynne Webster said she to see a name like Coast area,” said Ms Wacher. said that there are many workshops and clearly community to revitalise would really like to see Lakes, to give prominence Council will undertake examples of cities and warranted further town centres is breathing this go out for public Business Precinct will to our iconic Tuggerah a two stage engagement local government areas investigation. new life into places like consultation. and beautiful to seek the community’s a strong believer Lakes that for have successfully be exhibitedredefi public “Some people felt Toukley, The Entrance in “I’m promoting our area’s coast and beaches, but level of interest in a change ned their identities that the word ‘Wyong’ and Long Jetty. I’m looking forward to and what suggestions unique qualities and the “At Warnervale to change perceptions by was perceived to be seeing what members of they have, before going feedback forcreating 28 days. a Place Brand. first associated with the and other places in strengths of our people,” our community think,” he back to let people chose a

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An artist's impression of the proposed university precinct at Warnervale

their best interests and after multiple inquiries, investigations, studies and huge sums of money being spent, it is time to act,” said Mr Harris.

Issue 52

Plans for Thanksgiving Temple received

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of all ages and abilities. “Our aim was to provide a safer, more attractive link between the Village Green, the Senior Citizens Centre, the shops around the Central car park and Hargraves St, and I think we’ve certainly achieved that,” he said.

Issue 53

Major university precinct planned

Councillors made the decision on Wednesday, August 27, after viewing a new Concept Masterplan for the Education Precinct including an economic viability assessment and preliminary layout plan. FREE Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the concept was truly exciting for the Central Coast community. July 18, 2014 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Issue 50 “This report confirms there is high demand Town Centre Masterplan with a shortfall of 7,600 Call to protect Stage 1 completed university places in the Wyong water catchmentgreater Central Coast and Hunter Valley region,” Cr area for good Eaton said. abor Candidate for Wyong Mr David Harris has called on the NSW Government to reject the current Wallarah 2 Coal “Economically, it Project application and to support Labor’s Wyong Special Area (Protection) Bill 2014 to protect the Wyong water catchment area for showed the project would good. “The Liberal Party (PAC) Report highlights change in favour of contribute a $650 million promised at the last that the project presents precautionary approach. election to stop mining risks and uncertainties This particularly applies when fully developed in the Wyong water in relation to subsidence, to water-related impacts.’ catchment area even if it a risk of reduced “Many of the and over 5,000 jobs meant introducing special availability of water for recommendations would legislation, but it has the Central Coast water be difficult or impossible during construction, been a Labor Minister supply, water supply for the proponent to meet. that denied the original risks to landowners in the “I have fought application and NSW vicinity of the project and alongside community with ongoing economic oukley’s new cafe-style pedestrian strip was officially opened on Labor that has introduced other risks and concerns groups like the Australian Saturday, July 5. special legislation into associated with various Coal Alliance and the benefit of over $9 million the Parliament,” said Mr other impacts of the people of Blue Haven “This new sidewalk The new works the stakeholders was an Harris project, including those for more than seven per annum and more than upgrade has really lifted provide a vibrant space emphasis on 'action' and “Recent events, on water quality, heritage years trying to protect this area and changed the for outdoor dining getting things done,” he including the Court and noise levels. our important water 1,300 full time jobs,” he character and feel of the and include paving, said. decision in favour of the “Further, the report catchment areas and Toukley town centre,” installation of vehicle “It was reiterated by local Darkinjung Land casts serious doubts on the amenity for local said Wyong mayor Cr safety barriers, new the stakeholders that Council, and the final the economic modelling residents, and the time said. Doug Eaton. landscaping, trees and the core objective of the report of the Planning contained in the has come for the Baird “I’m pleased to see foliage and new street project was to deliver Assessment Commission, application. Government to put the Plans include this first key project furniture such as seating creative, practical and cast serious doubt over “If there was ever a case best interests of the in implementing the and umbrellas. affordable projects. the latest application. where the precautionary community first and broadening the range Toukley Town Centre Town planner Jonathan “The completion of “It is time for the principle should be finally lay this project to Masterplan get off the Luke said he was pleased this project certainly ticks Planning Minister Pru applied then this is it. rest. of education on offer at the box,” ground so successfully,” with the outcome. Goward, Minister for the “The former minister “This decision is above Cr Eaton said. “It’s just as the The next project to be Central Coast Rob Stokes understood that when politics, it is all about “Not only is it more M a s t e r p l a n n i n g implemented under the and Premier Mike Baird he rejected the last protecting our community the site and co-locating attractive, importantly committee envisaged, and Masterplan is to improve to intervene and quash application, and there is now and into the future. it is also much safer and I’d like to thank everyone connectivity from Main the current application nothing in the current “People expect technical, trade and high accessible for pedestrians who participated in the Rd to the car park with which is riddled with project application that governments to act in

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Public consultation on Wyong Shire name change

“Places like Newcastle have repositioned their

community as innovative Media release, 27 Aug 2014 and cultural following decline of media the steel WyongtheCouncil industry; and Penrith has recently redeﬁned itself as the ‘New West’ to highlight a more vibrant, multicultural and young entrepreneurial community,” Ms Kenyon said. “Maitland is another area that last year created a new Place Brand to highlight its growing

Wyong township rather than the whole Shire; others felt that there might be more equity in other town names or that there should be a completely new name to reﬂect the broader area. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said that there was no doubt that the Wyong Shire area had grown into a signiﬁcant community in its own right over the last 30 years. “There is so much happening here in this

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North Wyong, the State Government has earmarked another 40,000 people to be housed. “It is clear Wyong Shire is far more than Wyong Town Centre. “A survey of people in Sydney indicates that perceptions of our area are stuck in the past. “Only 7% of people surveyed said they would actively recommend Wyong Shire as a place to live or visit and 23% did not know where it was

said Cr Webster. “This is a great exercise to see if the community believes the Shire needs a much stronger, more marketable name. “It is very important our community understands that suburb and town names are not changing,” Cr Webster said. “I’m prepared to listen to what our people are saying and to see what comes back. “I’ve been happy with what we’ve done so far

Media release, 1 Sep 2014 Katie Clulow, Ourimbah Public School

Fine arts students’ exhibition

Minister for Foreign Affairs Ms Julie Bishop and Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks with Erina Heights Public School students and teacher

Mr Brett Parker taught students on how to paint traditional Aboriginal clap sticks, and Mr Mitchell Markman from Bara Barang taught students Aboriginal games and there meanings. The event concluded with a sausage sizzle lunch and a show bag from Central Coast Area Health

about the Darkinjung people and were instructed in traditional Aboriginal culture. Ms Jessica Sinnott from Koori Kinnections taught students about bush tucker and Aboriginal artefacts such as boomerangs and kangaroo skins. Culture and dance was covered by Mr Boney who taught students about Aboriginal stories and dance and then performed them with the students.

said. Long term resident Ms Edna Wacher, who was also Wyong Shire Citizen of the Year and is a Multicultural Advisory Committee member, said she believed it was important to get involved in an initiative like this and she was keen to hear what the community thinks about a name change. “Whether or not we change the name, I think that the only way forward

preference. It should be noted that if a name change did occur for council, branded assets would be changed over a period of time on a zero waste basis, such as during the replacement of assets in routine maintenance programs, and as such, if the project proceeds, it will be at minimal cost. Media release, 24 Jul 2014 Wyong Council media

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osford’s Art Studio Cooperative Gallery will host the ‘Falls the Shadow’ exhibition from September 10 to 17.

The exhibition showcases the work of 15 artists who are completing their final year of a Diploma of Fine Arts at Ourimbah TAFE and who have exhibited works together across the Central Coast. Artist Melanie Todd said: “We have become very

close and have a great admiration for one another’s talents.” The group exhibition will feature a broad range of mediums including oils, printmaking and sculpture to express the theme of the ‘shadow’.

The gallery will officially launch the exhibition on Saturday, September 13, and Doug Moran Prize finalist Mr Peter Smeeth will open the exhibition. Media release, 2 Sep 2014 Melanie Todd

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Participating in the event were students from three primary public schools from the Mountains Districts: Somersby, Central Mangrove, and Kulnura. “Despite their relative youth, the delegates demonstrated an astute knowledge of critical local issues”, said Mountain Districts Association President Mr Neil BerecryBrown. The Summit meeting produced a list of local circumstances that need to improve to allow residents to create the community they desire. Leading the list were serious defects in transport infrastructure, land use conflict due to changing demographics, protection of the Mountain aquifers,

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the crossroads at Central Mangrove. A view expressed was that a roundabout, rather than the change proposed by Gosford Council, was the only sensible solution to the lethal intersection. In addition to bad roads, poor public transport was identified as an impediment to local residents having access to sport and cultural amenities in other parts of the LGA. Summit delegates presented views on land use conflict and changing demographics, stressing the value of farming on the Mountain and a need for local farmers to educate newcomers to the reality of rural life. One aspect of this was that the increasing number of domestic dog attacks on livestock has become a serious problem in addition to wild dog predation. The major long-term issue identified at the Summit was that of protecting the Mountain aquifers. As it was an overlapping theme at the meeting, heard

Local students in Gosford Council Chambers as part of the Mountain Summit

in many of the delegates’ speeches, it can be concluded that protection of water must be forefront in planning decisions, overriding the wishes of those who seek to exploit natural resources. The next Mountain Summit is planned for 2015 when once again children from the Mountain will evaluate the districts’ progress. Media release, 31 Aug 2014 Neil Berecry-Brown, Mountain Districts Association

Student success at athletics carnival en students from St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School recently represented the Central Coast at the Broken Bay Athletics Carnival at Narrabeen.

Daniel Peters took first place in the boys’ high jump, Jai Adrichem placed first in shot put and third in discus, Sophie Holliday placed second in the 800m and Alex Warwick placed third in the 100m sprint. These students will now continue to the next level in Glendale.

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National Threatened Species Week

Community Expo ariong Neighbourhood Centre will host the Kariong Community Expo and Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 6.

Information and stalls will be provided from businesses such as Dream on Aboriginal Arts, Nutrimetics, Ancestry and Family Tree Research, Alive Dance Academy, Stampin’ It, Tupperware, Isagenix, Yummy In Their Tummy Organic Food, Two Hearts Weddings, Kaszazz, Genesis Fitness, Ability Links, Tai Chi, Milestones Childcare, Norwex Eco Cleaning, Healing Effects, Coastal Sno Cones, and

The Hopping Bean. There will be a barbeque running with bacon and egg rolls and a sausage sizzle. A children’s area will be set up with a mini jumping castle, activities and fairy face painting. The mobile police van will be set up outside with information and giveaways for families. Email, 28 Aug 2014 Natalie Purchase, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

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he Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park is celebrating National Threatened Species Day in the first week of September and is encouraging children to bring in a picture of an animal they want to save.

The picture will be exchanged for a $5 Walkabout Park entry ticket with 100% of fees going toward Walkabout Park’s conservation work. National Threatened Species Day is on Sunday, September 7, the anniversary of the death of the last Tasmanian tiger. Walkabout Park head ranger Ms Karen Anderson

said it was ironic that this year threatened species day falls in the middle of the two weeks of Walkabout Park’s Land and Environment Court proceedings to save Calga’s bush, wildlife, heritage and water from the destruction that would be wrought by the new Rocla sand quarry that was approved by the Planning Minister last Christmas Eve.

“Walkabout Park wants to give everyone the opportunity to meet the wonderful creatures that we are trying to save, and also wants to meet and thank the thousands of local people who have been supporting Walkabout Park through this battle,” said Ms Anderson. “Walkabout Park will be putting on a special threatened species program

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of activities each day. Visitors will get to meet Billy bilby, his friends the tiger quolls, the koalas including our new joey, the olive python, flying foxes and dingoes, and all their other spiky, scaly, feathery and furry friends. “It’s hard to believe that, in this day and age with everything we now know, 880 Australian species are on a trajectory to become extinct, gone forever, their biggest threats being habitat destruction and the invasion of non-native species. “Almost all threatened species can be saved. “Walkabout Park’s Threatened Species Week is a great opportunity to learn about what is being done, and the things each of us can do, to help save Australia’s animals,” said Ms Anderson. Media release, 27 Aug 2014 Andrea Young, Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park

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Distance ‘learning hub’ opened at community centre Sydney Distance Education High School has opened its ﬁrst “learning hub” at the Peninsula Community Centre, with the initiative launched at an open day held on Tuesday, July 22. The hub will offer a ﬂexible distance education program combining the distance education with face to face support every Tuesday at the Centre. Mr Andrew Tuck said: “We are very excited to offer this unique blended distance education program on the Coast which will provide pathways for students from all walks of life.” “This initiative will provide opportunities for Sydney Distance Education High School students to engage with their teachers, their peers and their learning on a regular basis, without having to travel long distances,” said Mr Andrew Tuck, who organisation Coast Community Connections will host the program. “The hub at the Peninsula Community Centre aims to complement the Sydney Distance Education High School program with

unique personalised support, yet also offer students the opportunity to meet specific teachers and access other beneficial services provided by Coast Community Connections,” said Mr Tuck. The Sydney Distance Education High School Central Coast learning hub will operate at the Centre between 9am and 3:30pm each Tuesday of the school term. A morning session will run from 9am to 12pm and an afternoon session from 12:30pm to 3pm. “We are the only outreach school venue for Sydney Distance Education High School,” said Mr Tuck. The school offers courses for full-time and part-time students, including students with medical conditions and those with significant support needs. In addition, the Sydney Distance Education High School distance education program accommodates students studying single courses which they are not able to access through their home school. Media release, 21 Jul 2014 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic The launch of the blended learning hub initiative at the open day

Elsie Mills’ mother, Clarice Hall, settled with her family in the Gosford area in early 1900 and married Digger Wroe, a sailor in the First World War who had come from Swansea, Wales. They moved to Kibble Park Estate and lived in a cottage owned by James Kibble in William St, where their three children William, Elsie and Phyllis were born. From there, Elsie married Laurie Mills and they moved to a barber shop at Tempe before returning to Gosford some years later to establish a barber shop in the Imperial Arcade. This shop was then sold to Mr Mills’s apprentices, Ray Hurley and Glen Aredale, and they

relocated to a shop on Victoria St in East Gosford. Laurie and Elsie Mills also managed the Erina Dr In Cafeteria for a short period of time. After Laurie died, Elsie established the East Gosford Post Office and handcraft store and traded there for many years. “I established the post office and handcraft store from nothing while at the same time raising my four children who lived with me above the post office. “I was very involved with the Chamber of Commerce, as I established the non-official Post Office Association and the East Gosford Inner Wheel Club,” said Ms Mills. Elsie then moved to Woy Woy, to join Tom Hockey, a commercial artist who had retired from his business in Sydney to move to the Central Coast. Mr Hockey took up fine art and

designed for Neil Productions, who designed souvenir goods of birds, animals and Aboriginal art. The souvenir goods are currently being sold globally and the designs were recently sold for forfeited royalties. Elsie then established Lady Anne Handcrafts at the Peninsula Plaza in Woy Woy along with her daughter Leonie Ree, who owned Leonie’s Boutique at Peninsula Plaza before it was burnt down. Lady Anne Handcrafts was relocated to the corner of George and Victoria Sts and then to Deep Water Plaza. Tom Hockey died in 2010 and a collection of his paintings were donated and are being sold by the East Gosford Inner Wheel Club. Letter, 13 Jun 2014 Elsie Mills, Coolangatta Shayna Goodworth, 11 Jul 2014 Interviewee: Elsie Mills

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Chamber criticises ‘public art’ projects Gosford Council should review its support for “public art” projects such as the graffiti-style mural recently completed in Woy Woy, according to the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

Elsie Mills moves on Elsie Mills, former long-time trader on the Peninsula, has moved to Coolangatta after 87 years on the Central Coast.

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“Funded by the State Government, we believe the public art sends a mixed message and does little to counter illegal graffiti,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.. “It in fact gives the impression that we have a much larger problem than previously existed.” Mr Wales said the best response to graffiti was to remove it quickly, combined with public education campaigns. “In recent months we have seen an increase in the number of graffiti attacks but not the rapid removal of the graffiti works as has happened in the past,” he said. “It is our view that a fresh approach and fresh anti-graffiti

campaign is needed to combat this increasing problem. “The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is concerned at the rising incidences of graffiti attacks not only in our town centres but also residential areas and local industrial estates,” he said. “Due to the rising graffiti rate, the Chamber is calling on Gosford City Council to review its current policies and antigraffiti programs and look at other successful programs such as Great Lakes Council who promote ‘The Graffiti Buster’. “The Graffiti Buster has been operating successfully in the Great Lakes district for over 10 years which has largely attributed to the areas low graffiti incident rate. “It’s these sort of successful campaigns that we should be emulating in order to attack the problem,” said Mr Wales. Media release, 28 Jul 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

A mural in Woy Woy painted by the Gosford Grafﬁti Art Project in an effort to prevent grafﬁti

Information session on boating plan A community information session on the draft Regional Boating Plan for the Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters region will be held at Ettalong Diggers Club on Wednesday, August 20, from 6pm. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the community would be able to have its say on the plan which is now available for public comment. The draft plan gives funding priority to projects designed to keep the waterways safe and

accessible for everyone to enjoy. Mr Holstein said earlier this year, the Maritime Management Centre in Transport for NSW, together with Roads and Maritime Services, kicked off a major review of all existing boating infrastructure, facilities and safety measures for major boating regions in NSW, including the Hawkesbury and Brisbane Waters region. “The first stage of work involved some initial consultation with council and other stakeholders to get an understanding of the key boating issues in the region,” Mr Holstein said.

“The opinion of everyday boaters, local sporting organisations and other local groups were also sought through an online survey. “Thanks to the invaluable feedback that was received, we have produced a draft Regional Boating Plan for Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters and are now calling for feedback on this draft plan before it’s finalised,” Mr Holstein said. Mr Holstein said this second round of consultation would help identify key projects that would deliver the greatest benefit to boating in the Hawkesbury and

Brisbane Waters region. “We want to deliver some vital boating infrastructure to the Hawkesbury and Brisbane Waters region that will benefit boaters into the future but in order for us to do that, we want to hear the views of the people who use these waterways the most,” Mr Holstein said. “We encourage all interested parties to come along to our information session and have their say.” Mr Holstein said people could still provide feedback even if they were not able to attend the session.

“The draft Regional Boating Plan for the Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters region is available at www. transport.nsw.gov.au/mmc and people can also email their thoughts to mmc@transport. nsw.gov.au until August 31,” he said. The final Regional Boating Plan for Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters will be released later this year. Media release, 7 Aug 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Decision on three-storey development deferred Gosford Council will consider a development application for a mixed use three-storey development on the corner of West St and Rickard St, Umina, at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 26. It was deferred from the August 12 meeting pending a site inspection by councillors. The application for the development, valued at around $1.6 million, includes commercial units, car parking, an 88 place childcare centre and residential apartments. The proposal would require the demolition of the existing dwelling and commercial car yard. The development site comprises both commercial and residential zoned land. According to the report to council by the department of governance and planning, the building has been designed so that most of the enclosed floor area was situated on the commercial zoned part of the site, providing a “low impact development interface” with the existing adjoining residential development. “As a result, strict compliance with the applicable development standards of the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance relating to floor space ratio is not achieved and the applicant has sought variation to the applicable floor space ratio control under the provisions of SEPP 1 – Development Standards.” The report also stated that the application had considered amenity impacts to surrounding

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An artist’s impression of the proposed development and (inset) an aerial view of the location of the proposed development

impact, zone interface design, building bulk and scale; impact on street and pedestrians, noise impact, setback, air quality, onsite parking and height. Gosford Council agenda GOV.28, 12 Aug 2014

Chamber opposes traffic lights in Umina The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called for a review of the decision by Gosford Council to install trafﬁc lights at the intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Wellington St. Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “The existing roundabout works very efﬁciently and the decision by

“Our concern is that a new signalised intersection would cause extensive queuing towards the West St roundabout and create problems at the Osborne Ave intersection. “Elimination of the existing roundabout would also prevent north bound trafﬁc being able to return along Ocean Beach Rd to access McDonalds which is already prevented

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Harpsichords a feature at Crossroads festival

he seventh annual Crossroads festival was held over the weekend of August 23 and 24 with the highlight of the weekend, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Heavenly Harpsichordsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Greenway Chapel.

The concert began with Senator for NSW Deborah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill highlighting the importance of music for the Central Coast community. Senator Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill also introduced the solo performer for the concert, Mr Erin Helyard, Sydney Conservatorium graduate with first-class honours and the University Medal. She said she was excited to meet and hear him perform as she had heard so much about his international achievements through his proud parents. Featuring in the concert was the Adderley harpsichord, known for its creation by Mr Otto Adderley in 1964 purely from Australian wood. Mr Peter Adderley, son of Mr Otto Adderley, attended the concert. Mr Adderley was invited to speak before the performance took place and in his speech said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to say that most of the harpsichord was made in my bedroom.â&#x20AC;? Before performing, and throughout the concert, Mr Erin Helyard gave a brief history on the harpsichord, playing techniques and the pieces performed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could bore you for hours,â&#x20AC;? Mr Helyard said. Mr Helyard also stated that in the process of making the program, the pieces he chose by C. P. E Bach were

featured in recognition of the 300th anniversary of C. P. E Bachsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birth this year. The concert consisted of pieces performed on both the Adderley harpsichord, which is designed similarly to the Italian-made harpsichord, as well as a German-made harpsichord. In the transition from performing on the Adderley harpsichord to the Germanmade harpsichord, the difference in the sound between the two was heard by the audience. Not only did the sound differ, but during the interval of the concert, where refreshments were served, audience members were invited to view the design of the instruments and play them. Audience member Mr Mitchell Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was interesting that the performersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hands were covered on the Germanmake rather than the Adderley harpsichord. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You could see the engineering principles of the culture of the time.â&#x20AC;? The concert atmosphere was described by Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell to have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;community feelâ&#x20AC;?. Throughout the performance, tears were seen in audience membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eyes. Mr Adderley said the concert was â&#x20AC;&#x153;resplendent, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no other word for itâ&#x20AC;?.

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Another audience member Mrs Margaret Cook said the concert was â&#x20AC;&#x153;just divineâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing this for years [attending concerts], itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just magical.â&#x20AC;? Mrs Cook admitted that while she hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attended the other concerts, she â&#x20AC;&#x153;found out about the harpsichord and had toâ&#x20AC;?. Youngest audience member of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Heavenly Harpsichordsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was Mr Ethan Shadbolt-Connors who at the age of 10 says his favourite place was the

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Laycock St Theatre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My favourite harpsichord was the last one [Germanmake]â&#x20AC;? he said and was seen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;playing alongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the performance with a drawing of the harpsichord he had

drawn on the program. Mr Shadbolt-Connors attended the concert with his grandmother, Ms Naonie Livingstone who emphasised the importance she felt classical music culture had and made sure to introduce the culture to her children and now her grandchildren. Before performing a piece by Handel, Mr Helyard said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Handel invites the performer to improvise; I try to do something different every time I play this piece so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see what happens.â&#x20AC;? Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell noted in regards to Mr Helyardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; speeches throughout the performance: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Erin is very

knowledgeable, not only about the instrument but the timing of them, which was interesting.â&#x20AC;? This was another successful year for the Australian String Academy with the hopes to use the funding raised by Crossroads to purchase a harpsichord, after having the Adderley harpsichord given to them on a longterm loan. Victoria Power, 27 Aug 2014 Interviewees: Mitchell Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Peter Adderley, Margaret Cook, Ethan Shadbolt-Connors & Naonie Livingstone

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Garden Clubs Australasian Native Orchid Society Cultivation and conservation of Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm 4340 5157 Erina Heights Garden Club An informal and friendly group, we enjoy visiting special gardens. Garden owners talk on planning and installation. 4326 1462 linda.syddell@hotmail.com

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International service club improves Central Coast 43845152 lives of communities in Australia Political Party Working to give those Central Coast tsc1@tac.com.au and overseas. Fun-ﬁlled activities, suffering unrelievedly from Central Coast Greens Potters Society fellowship and friendship breakfasts. terminal or incurable illness Branch of Greens NSW, active Dedicated to increasing the ceramics Volunteering Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang the legal right to request & regarding ecological sustainability, knowlede, experience and skills of Central Coast Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am receive medical help to die social and economic justice, peace members and the general public. 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Australian Labor Party across the Central Coast programs – see website. 10am – Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Friendship Force 4329 7122 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber Discussion/action community Gosford, The Entrance. Central Coast recruit@volcc.org.au & District Neighbourhood Centre. issues - 3 levels of Government 4344 7992 A travel club with a difference! Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at Niagara Park Primary School See a country from the Wyoming Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon 7.30pm 1st Mon each month GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step inside and change the way Community Centre 4369 2530 0410 309 494 Mental Health Self Help Group you see the world. Programs and activities incl. Yoga & kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com Helping thousands to recover from Travel in small groups and stay with Zumba classes, Art and Craft classes, U3A Central Coast mental health challenges for more friends in 370 clubs around the world. 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Gold and silver awards presented risbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club has announced the presentation of awards to two of its club members, Jeanette Anderson and Scott Johnston.

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Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club public relations officer Mr Michael Cronshaw said: “Our president Jeanette was recently presented with the Advanced Communicator Gold award and vice president Scott with the Advanced Communicator Silver award.” “In addition, Scott received the Triple Crown award for completing Advanced Communicator Silver, Competent Communicator and Competent Leadership in the one year. Mr Cronshaw said: “Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club congratulates Jeanette and Scott on achieving these very high awards within Toastmasters.” Email, 28 Aug 2014 Michael Cronshaw, Brisbane Water Breakfast Toastmasters Club

The Gosford Diary

Plant Lovers Fair to feature expert speakers ariong Mountains High School will host the second Plant Lovers Fair over the weekend of September 27 and 28.

The fair is an initiative of not-for-profit organisation Central Coast Garden Show, and aims to instruct the local community on plant life, good gardening practice and its environmental benefits. Plants from a variety of climates will be available for purchase, particularly warm temperate coastal species, but the fair will also showcase cool temperate, hot and dry, frost tolerant and subtropical plants. Plants will also be organised by garden style including: Australian native

Tuesday Sept 9 Mandala Therapy for Carers, Narara Community Centre, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Saturday Sept 6

Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum open day, 11am-2pm Gosford Uniting Church Spring Fair, Gosford Uniting Church, 8.30am to 12.30pm

Kariong Community Expo and Family Fun Day, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-3pm S p r i n g Shakespearience Romeo and Juliet, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 7:30pm

Sunday Sept 7 Blues Allsorts Central Coast Blues Club session, Breakers Country Club, Wamberal The Road to Peace movie screening, Kincumba Mountain, 1pm4pm Song writing seminar with Max T. Barnes, The Hub, Erina Fair, 1pm-5pm

Wednesday Sept 10 Destiny Rescue fundraising event, The Ken Duncan Gallery, Erina, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Friday Sept 12 Australian Plants Society Central Coast Group meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 7:30pm

Saturday Sept 13

Sunday Sept 14 Walk to Cure Diabetes, Davistown to Kincumber, 11am Soundwaves Men’s Chorus fundraising concert, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2:30pm

Tuesday Sept 16 M u l t i c u l t u r a l Cooking Class, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Meaningful Mature Age Seminar, Gosford RSL,

1pm-5pm

Wednesday Sept 17 Rediscover the World of Travel morning tea, Wood Glen Retirement Village, 10:30am-12pm

Wednesday Sept 24 Supporting Recovery course, Narara Community Centre, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Thursday Sept 25 Community Sausage Sizzle and Garage Sale, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-1pm

Friday Sept 26 Origins 2014 exhibition launch, The Studio Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre, 6:30pm7:30pm

Saturday Sept 27 Origins exhibition launch, The Studio Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery, 6:30pm

Sunday Sept 28 BluesAngels Lizottes Stage, Avoca Beachside Markets, 11:30am

Saturday Oct 4 Central Coast Eisteddfod, Central Coast Conservatorium, Gosford

Paradisus Garden Design’s Mr Peter Nixon will present a talk entitled ‘the anti-dull for your garden’ on the Saturday afternoon. Rounding out the Saturday presentations will be Mr Mark Paul from the Greenwall who will speak on rooftop gardening, while Garden Drum journalist Ms Catherine Stewart will discuss how to design plant pictures for your garden on the Sunday morning. Media release, Sep 2 2014 Judith Manning, Central Coast Garden Shows

he Kadam Sharawa Tibetan Buddhist Centre will hold a movie screening of The Road to Peace at Kincumber Mountain on Sunday, September 7.

Celebrating 15 years on the Coast, the centre is inviting its past and present students, old and new

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gardens, exotic ornamental gardens, patio gardens, shade houses and fruit and vegetable gardens. The fair will feature speakers throughout both days and each speaker will deliver a talk related to a specific aspect of gardening. ABC Saturday Garden Show host Ms Helen Young will host an ‘Ask the Expert’ talk on Saturday, September 27. Westleigh Native Plant’s Mr Brian Roach will also speak on native plants and potting on the Saturday.

The Road to Peace screening

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Four from four Semi Finals won

Sport

Avoca Beach lose semis in all three grades n the Central Coast Rugby Union Premier 1 Minor Semi-final at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, August 30, Woy Woy outlasted Avoca Beach in a high standard game of rugby.

The Gosford U10s celebrate Thomas Sumners’ last gasp conversion against Umina Photo: Andrew Stark

he Gosford Kariong Club won four from four Semi Finals over the weekend of August 30 and 31 as the 2014 Central Coast Junior Rugby League competitions head toward their respective Grand Finals.

The Storm U10(2)s continued their fairy-tale run through the Finals with an upset 18-6 win over Erina; a team Gosford had lost to on three occasions throughout the year. The win was built upon resolute defence and followed on from their thrilling, come from behind, 18-16 victory in the opening week of the semi-finals over a desperately unlucky Umina Bunnies team played at a muddy Erina Oval. The age old footy adage, “It isn’t over until it’s over”, featured prominently in Greg Eather’s mid game oration against the Peninsula boys as the Storm coach implored his players to remain patient and to play the game right out to the final whistle.

As this tense elimination semi-final wound down toward its thrilling conclusion, the coach’s earlier words assumed an eerily predictive tone. Having trailed 0-12 early in the game, the Gosford team fought back gallantly, however found themselves still 12-16 behind with only seconds remaining on the clock. One final charge was made at the Umina line by a determined Dylan Gale; the powerful forward burrowing in under a host of Bunnies to plant the ball upon the barest sliver of try line chalk for a belated, game levelling try. Thomas Sumners then stepped forward to calmly slot the high pressure

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conversion, enabling Gosford Kariong to prevail in the most dramatic of circumstances. To add greater gravitas to the high drama, Umina were earlier denied two points from a successful second half conversion as it was ruled to have been taken by a player who had already kicked a goal. U10 rules stipulate that goal kicking needs be shared amongst different members of a team. The front running Storm U13(2)s and U16(2)s have advanced directly to Grand Finals day following respective Major Semi Final victories; the unbeaten 13s notched four tries to one in overpowering Wyong 22-4, while the 16s led 18-0 early before edging out a plucky Budgewoi 28-26. The U14(2s) made it a perfect weekend for the Narara based club by overcoming an early 0-4 deficit to finish too strongly for Erina winning 18-4 in the Minor Semi Final. Back rower Logan Campbell continued his fine season by notching important tries either side of halftime to help book his team a spot in the Preliminary Final against Terrigal. Media release, 31 Aug 2014 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

Woy Woy won the match 24 points to 19 but the result was not assured until the fulltime hooter. In a match that went from one end of the field to the other, and which saw some bone jarring tackles, Woy Woy scored three tries to two in a match that could have gone either way. The match saw a very even start but right from the word go action was all over the paddock. In the opening minutes Avoca Beach had the better of play but then quickly Woy Woy had its turn at attack. There were several breaks and the action was a plenty. Woy Woy opened the scoring in the ninth minute when they crossed out wide for a try by number eight Tevita Tangi Noa. The conversion from the sideline saw Woy Woy go to an early lead of seven points to nil. The middle period of the first half was dominated by Woy Woy. They were on incessant attack but could not break through for any further tries. The Avoca Beach defence stood firm. Woy Woy were rewarded with a penalty goal, however, and they led by 10 points to nil at the 23rd minute of the first half. It was exciting rugby with several opportunities by both teams to post further points. Avoca Beach reduced the lead in the 30th minute when they kicked a penalty goal. However both teams were to score a try apiece in the final 10 minutes of the half. Woy Woy crossed for a converted try to lead by 17 points to three at the 32rd minute, and just when things seemed to be getting away from Avoca Beach, they also quickly responded. Avoca Beach then scored their first try in the 37th minute when fullback James Latham crossed for the try. This made the score 17 points to eight which remained the score at the halftime break. Avoca Beach increased their chances of victory early in the second half when, in the second minute of the half, they kicked a further penalty goal, and the score stood at 17 points to 11. Avoca Beach then

quickly followed this up again with their second try when winger Matt Maloney crossed in the corner after a fine backline movement. This made the scores very close at Woy Woy 17, Avoca Beach 16. It was only the eighth minute of the second stanza and the crowd were on their feet. Avoca Beach continued this resurgence and in the 12th minute took the lead in the match for the first time. Winger Matt Maloney kicked a penalty goal for Avoca Beach and they led the game by 19 points to 17. However there was a lot of time to go and it did not take long for Woy Woy to hit back. Four minutes later, in the 16th minute, a strong scrum by Woy Woy resulted in their prop Apisai Vatubuli crossing for a try adjacent to the posts. This resulted from a good forward attack and a dominant scrum. The conversion of this try took Woy Woy back to lead by 24 points to 19 with a quarter of the match to go. However despite plenty of action there were to be no more points scored in the match in the final 20 odd minutes. The action was there, the attack was there but the good defence was also there. The supporters of both teams were very tense with the victory up for grabs. Best players for Woy Woy were flanker Alifeleti Atiola, prop Apisai Vatubuli, flyhalf Fokolulu Taumalolo and replacement hooker Nick Garnett. Avoca Beach were best served by flyhalf Mitch Graham, prop Luke Sheridan, and half back Julian Bacigalupo. The match ended with Avoca Beach on attack and they were in that situation for several minutes. Woy Woy were able to hold them out to hang on for victory. It has been many years since Avoca Beach has not been in a Grand Final, and the Premiership is now down to three remaining teams. Gosford had an easy win in Premier 2 when they easily accounted for Avoca Beach in the Minor Semifinal winning by 34 points to seven. The first half saw a very

tight contest and Gosford only went to the halftime break leading by 10-0. It was a physical clash with several players feeling the effects of some massive tackles. However the second half saw the match open up and it was dominated by the Gosford team. They were able to post a further 24 points during the half and dominate proceedings. Avoca Beach did score late in the match to secure their only points. Best players for Gosford were lock Mitch Cornwell and fly half Damien Montgomery, while for Avoca Beach, flanker Max Stewart never stopped trying. Gosford continue on and the form they displayed in this match certainly puts them well and truly in the Premiership race in this grade. In another match that was quite one sided, Ourimbah were able to win the President Cup Minor Semi-final defeating Avoca Beach by 33 points to eight. Avoca Beach opened the scoring with an early penalty goal, but Ourimbah scored a converted try soon after and continued to dominate proceedings for the remainder of the match. Ourimbah led by 19 points to three at the halftime break and even then things seemed ominous for Avoca Beach. Ourimbah continued their same attacking form and were able to score a further 14 points in the second period to get the victory. The outstanding player in the match was Ourimbah centre Michael Pollock, who scored two tries and kicked four goals. In what proved a scrappy game of rugby, Terrigal defeated Warnervale in the U19 Minor Semi-final by 13 points to five. Terrigal were the better team on the day but the slightly damp conditions forced quite a few errors. Terrigal flanker Aaron Carrigg led the way all day. Terrigal were always in control on the scoreboard and showed they are a definite Premiership threat this year. Media release, 30 Aug 2014 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Sport

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Webster wins AFL best Richardson and Taylor and fairest again in USA tour squad

errigal Avoca midfielder James Webster has won the Elliot Davey Medal for the Best and Fairest player in the Wilson Security Black Diamond AFL Cup for the second year in a row.

Webster’s victory was announced at the Elliot Davey Medal Presentation Dinner at Belmont 16 Footers Sailing Club on Wednesday, August 27. Over 240 guests attended the gala dinner which was live streamed for the first time. Webster won the medal with 22 votes, followed closely by Cardiff’s Simon O’Brien and Killarney Vale’s Rick White. Webster is the third player to win the prestigious Black Diamond AFL medal back to back and will now be aiming to overcome an ankle injury and add a premiership medallion to his collection with Terrigal Avoca through to the Grand Final. The top three players also received recognition in the Black Diamond ALF Cup

‘Team of the Year’ which was also announced. Terrigal Avoca dominated with seven players named, followed by Newcastle City with five. In other awards, Terrigal Avoca’s Kurt Fleming was named the Most Outstanding Young Footballer with Jayden Rymer from Nelson Bay the BDAFL Rising Star. Appreciation Awards for 10 years’ service were

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presented to Liam Gibson and Sean Riedel. The Club Champion title for 2014 was awarded to Terrigal Avoca. The Black Diamond AFL annual Elliot Davey Medal Presentation Dinner was a highly successful evening and Black Diamond AFL operations manager Garry Burkinshaw said he was thrilled with the event and the successful 2014 season. “This year, the competition has grown exponentially, we would like to thank our clubs, sponsors, players, coaches, umpires, volunteers and everyone who has come along to support the Black Diamond AFL,” said Mr Burkinshaw. Media release, 27 Aug 2014 Eclipse Media, Events and PR

errigal’s Robert Richardson and Joe Taylor have been selected in NSW Country Rugby Union’s tour squad to undertake the USA Development Tour during October and November.

A squad of 26 players and nine officials will participate in the 16 day tour to the west coast of the United States, where they will play four matches against two leading club teams, a regional representative team and a state representative team. NSW Country Rugby Union president Mr Barry Ruddy said: “The tour is a very important part of the Union’s program, as it provides a quality representative pathway for Country based players, officials, coaches and support staff.”

“The intention is for a tour of this nature to be undertaken every four years, which would provide players with something to strive and aim for, as the four year period is the normal term for a Country representative player. “The tour is not just for the players, but will provide experience for the coaches and support staff, together with a Country referee who will also participate on the tour.” The 26 players selected to undertake the tour comprise of 17 who are capped Cockatoos, four

current Cockatoo Colts and five uncapped senior players who have represented their zones at this year’s Country Championships. Cockatoo coaches Shannon Fraser and Stacey Sykes are pleased with the composition of the touring squad, which has a good cross section of Cockatoo experience, players who have been on the cusp of Cockatoo selection, together with up and coming talent from the Colts. Media release, 31 Aug 2014 Terry Woodward, Country Rugby Union

Gosford Raceday re-scheduled

he Gosford Raceday scheduled for Thursday, August 28, was cancelled due to poor weather and has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 9.

The reschedule was made possible by the Club’s sponsor The Primary Club, which is a charity providing sporting and recreational activities for people with

disabilities. 214mm of rain fell on Gosford Racecourse during the week of the event, and racing across the state suffered a $10 million loss

after eight meetings were cancelled in nine days.

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Coast Community News - September 3, 2014 - Page 23

Central Coast will always be the home of the Mariners

Bruce Jewell wins Champion of Club Champion Singles

entral Coast Mariners CEO Mr Bruce Stalder has moved to reassure members and supporters that the Club has no intention to move from its Central Coast home.

Stalder, who was quoted in both the The SunHerald and The Australian newspapers recently, said rumours that the Club may be relocated to Wollongong or elsewhere are plainly false. “We are investing heavily in the Central Coast, and this includes a multimillion dollar training and community hub in Tuggerah known as the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence,” Mr Stalder said. “Work on the third stage of our Centre of Excellence will commence next month, and this includes the development of a public gym, retail outlets, a child care centre, plus an office block not only for our administration, but several local businesses and business people. “If anyone needs further evidence of our commitment to the region and our plans

to stay put and grow on the Central Coast, I invite them to contact the Club and we will personally take them on a tour of the site,” he said. Stalder acknowledged that the Club does owe money to Gosford Council, however emphasised that a payment plan with council was in place to ensure that that debt is finalised. He also said that figures reported in the The SunHerald on Sunday, August 24, were inflated. “Reports of a ‘lockout’ of Central Coast Stadium are incorrect,” Mr Stalder said. “No one from the council has contacted us to note that we might not be able to play at the Stadium come the start of Hyundai A-League season 10, nor was anyone from council actually quoted in the article. “Gosford City Council are simply not the type of organisation to make threats to the Central Coast

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Mariners. “We have reduced our debts to council significantly over recent times, and we will continue to do so. “We have very open and regular communication with Gosford City Council, who are a valued partner of the Club, and we can assure fans that the eleven Hyundai A-League matches scheduled for the venue this season will be played there. “Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, will continue to be our primary base, and the Central Coast will always be the home of the Mariners,” Stalder concluded. Gosford Council was contact by Coast Community News but declined to comment. Media release, 25 Aug 2014 Central Coast Mariners media Email, 26 Aug 2014 Gosford Council

Central Coast Champion of Club Champion Single’s winner Bruce Jewell is congratulated by the BCC President and Marker of the final Col Bray along with the runner-up Mark Wheatley

Terrigal win Coast Veteran Pairs

he final of the Bowls Central Coast Veteran Pairs, for players over 70 years of age, was played at the Ourimbah RSL Bowling Club on Thursday, July 24.

The final was played between Davistown RSL’s pair of Don Paviour- Smith and Noel Murphy and the Terrigal duo of Alan Gregor substituting for Brian Williams with Jack Fernance taking over the skip’s role. The Gregor/Fernance combination took a while

to find their feet but came from well behind to win their semi-final, carrying that form into the final to jump away to a match winning lead of 15-0 after eight ends. They stretched their lead to 22-5 after 13 ends and ran out convincing winners 26-9.

The game was played in good spirits and Alan Gregor and Jack Fernance said they were delighted to capture their first Zone title in such a fine style. Email, 30 Jul 2014 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

$6,000 Raised tudents, parents and teachers from Holy Cross Catholic School have made a significant contribution to the sponsorship of the school walk-a-thon, which will be held on Friday, September 12.

The money raised has already surpassed $6,000. The funds from the event will go straight towards supporting the purchase of new iPads for use in classrooms. Newsletter, 19 Aug 2014 Gerard McGilvray, Holy Cross Catholic School

he final of the 2014 Champion of Club Champion Singles was played at The Entrance Bowling Club on Saturday, August 30, between Terrigal’s Bruce Jewell and Wyong’s Mark Wheatley.

Bruce was in great touch from the first end and set up a match winning lead of 19-3 before Mark found his line and length on a tricky, damp green. To Mark’s credit, he won the next six ends to narrow the gap to 19-15 and looked threatening, but Bruce was always in command and

closed out the game 31-18. Bruce is a former Victorian representative player and a winner of numerous Club and District championship titles over his 37 year bowling career and is a previous winner of this prestigious title in 2003 when he beat now Australian Champion Aron

Sherriff. Bruce will now progress to the Bowls NSW State Finals at Nowra in November with the State winner gaining a berth into the National finals. Media release, 1 Sep 2014 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

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