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Remembrance Day remembered

The Remembrance Day ceremony in Gosford on November 11

Part of Kibble Park to be rezoned for commercial use

osford Council has given consent, although not unanimously, to the lodgement of applications to subdivide, reclassify and rezone the land occupied by Gosford City Library, Kibble Park Cafe and former Eliza St portions of Kibble Park, Gosford.

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Crs Vicki Scott, Deanna Bocking and Hillary Morris voted against the decision.

Kibble Park is classified as ‘Community’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014.

The former site of Eliza

St that bisects Kibble Park is classified as ‘Operational’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014.

Council will now lodge the relevant documentation to subdivide and reclassify the library and Kibble Park

Cafe portions of Kibble Park to ‘Operational’ and commence processes to rezone the two portions along with the former site of Eliza St to an appropriate zoning to allow current and future uses.

According to the report to council by the Department of Community Growth, the Gosford City Library will relocate to the nearby ‘Kibbleplex’ facility and the current library building will be used for another, yet to be determined use.

The Kibble Park Cafe building is currently used for commercial restaurant

activities and this is likely to continue into the future The report stated that in order to deal with the current and possible future uses and any lease tenures of the library and Kibble Park Cafe buildings, it is recommended that the two portions of land be subdivided from the main Kibble Park site, reclassified

and rezoned appropriately to allow for commercial uses.

Cr Gabby Bowles was a strong advocate for the rezoning and said it was the sensible thing to do.

Gosford Council agenda GRO.26, 28 Oct 2014

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Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 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

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 4321 7215 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

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Correa Bay may be dredged to improve boating access.

According to the report to council by the department of Community Growth, the seawall that stabilises the Park is failing and requires immediate remediation, involving substructure stabilisation and protection with brick repairs to the superstructure.

The project will be carried out in three stages with stage one to comprise of the north side sub structure, stage two of the west side sub structure and superstructure and stage three of the north side superstructure.

The proposal involves initially stabilising the existing seawall substructure with a pile supported, concrete footing substructure and

providing new rock scour protection along the entire northern boundary of the Park.

Initial works would also involve undertaking repairs to the existing brickwork along the top 500cm of the wall which is to be in public view.

An additional 1.8 metre wide elevated timber boardwalk, with timber barrier edge protection, is later intended on the pile supported footing slab.

The report states that the new structure would have a design life of 60 years.

The proposal is expected to improve public amenity and safety for visitors to the Memorial Park and increase patronage when the elevated boardwalk is constructed.

Originally constructed around 90 years ago and unveiled on Anzac Day in 1925, Woy Woy

Memorial Park is of heritage significance and cultural value to the local community, with over 1000 people visiting the park each year on Anzac Day, according to the council report.

It was further enhanced in 1932 with the dedication and the formation of the Australian flag landscape element.

Over the years, additions have been made including the construction of a wall bordering the park accommodating the names of those who served, and memorials for more recent conflicts.

The work for stage one will be carried out by Scape Constructions Pty Ltd from Terrigal.

Gosford Council agenda GRO.24, 28 Oct 2014 DA46265/2014, 29 Aug 2014

Petition objects to bowling club proposal A petition signed by 18 Woy Woy residents has been sent to Gosford Council objecting to proposed alterations and additions at Woy Woy Bowling Club.

The petitioners said six shops

would need at least 20 parking spaces and by taking one of the bowling greens, bowlers would need to go elsewhere.

They said the area was residential and should not become a commercial shopping area.

Council has acknowledged the petition in its quarterly petitions report.

Gosford Council agenda GOV.81, 28 Oct 2014

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Gosford Council will investigate the feasibility of doing so after it received a one-for-one grant of $22,500 to undertake a predredging study.

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by Minister for Natural Resources Lands and Water Mr Kevin Humphries and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein on Monday, October 27, and coms under phase two of the Rescuing Our Waterways program.

“Waterways are the lifeblood of many Central Coast communities,” Mr Humphries said.

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Correa Bay may be dredged

Memorial Park to have $500,000 seawall repair

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by funding key dredging projects that will in turn support local economies and tourism industries,” he said.

Mr Holstein said the funding would allow Gosford Council to undertake pre-dredging feasibility studies.

“These waterways are so important to communities throughout the Central Coast and I am extremely pleased to be able to deliver funding for vital work,” said Mr Holstein.

Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said the community had been asking for a strategy for these local waterways for some time.

Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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“This is not a blitz,” said Gosford Council’s manager of development and compliance Mr Bruce Macnee.

“We are trying to change people’s behaviour via education as much as possible, rather than enforcement.

“The initiative has been prompted after a number of recent complaints from the community and patrols by council rangers that highlighted the extent of the problem, especially on the Peninsula.

“Illegal parking on nature strips is a problem for pedestrians who may put themselves in harm’s way as they try to navigate a safe path across these public areas.

“Illegally parked cars can also obstruct the view of other drivers.

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind all motorists that they need to be aware of, and take seriously, their responsibilities under the Road Rules, and make sure they park their vehicle legally at all times,” said Mr Macnee.

Mr Macnee said nature strips provided space for important council and other infrastructure as well as open space for the community.

“The nature strip also acts as a buffer between road vehicles, pedestrians and private property,” said Mr Macnee.

“Whether the edge of a road is kerbed and guttered or not, parking fully or partially on a nature strip or footpath, despite what the intention might be, is illegal under Australian road rules.”

Mr Macnee said there were a number of road rules related to parallel parking on a road.

“These rules include: if the road has a continuous dividing line or a dividing strip, the driver must position the vehicle at least three metres from the continuous dividing line or dividing strip, unless otherwise indicated by information on or with a parking control sign; if the road does not have a continuous dividing line or a dividing strip, the driver must position the vehicle so there is at least three metres of the road alongside the vehicle that is clear for other vehicles to pass, unless otherwise indicated by information on or with a parking control sign; and importantly, the driver must position the vehicle so the vehicle does not unreasonably obstruct the path of other vehicles.

“Again, a driver must not stop on a nature strip adjacent to a length of road unless parking control signs indicate otherwise,” said Mr Macnee.

He said more information about these rules and others can be found in the Road Rules 2008 (NSW).

Media statement, 3 Oct 2014 Bruce Macnee, Gosford Council

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Alison Homestead rebuild about to commence ocal firm, Collaborative Construction Solutions, has signed the contract to rebuild the historic Alison Homestead with the first sod on the project turned on Wednesday, November 5.

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Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton joined members of the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society to turn the first sod that will restore the Homestead to its former glory and re-establish its heritage status as a dedicated museum and learning centre.

Mayor Cr Eaton said council had worked closely with the Historical Society to come up with the right plans for the restoration.

“The Historical Society has been behind this project right from the start and has been instrumental in ensuring this historic homestead can rise again,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Alison Homestead will once again be a vibrant museum and heritage centre for residents and tourists alike.”

The original Homestead was destroyed by fire on December 3,

Parking on nature strips: It’s not a blitz, says council Gosford Council has denied that it has been conducting a blitz on cars parked illegally on nature strips on the Peninsula.

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The Remembrance Day ceremony in Gosford on November 11

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Part of Kibble Park to be rezoned for commercial use

osford Council has given consent, although not unanimously, to the lodgement of applications to subdivide, reclassify and rezone the land occupied by Gosford City Library, Kibble Park Cafe and former Eliza St portions of Kibble Park, Gosford.

Crs Vicki Scott, Deanna Bocking and Hillary Morris voted against the decision.

Kibble Park is classified as ‘Community’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014.

The former site of Eliza

St that bisects Kibble Park is classified as ‘Operational’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014.

Council will now lodge the relevant documentation to subdivide and reclassify the library and Kibble Park

Cafe portions of Kibble Park to ‘Operational’ and commence processes to rezone the two portions along with the former site of Eliza St to an appropriate zoning to allow current and future uses.

According to the report to council by the Department of Community Growth, the Gosford City Library will relocate to the nearby ‘Kibbleplex’ facility and the current library building will be used for another, yet to be determined use.

The Kibble Park Cafe building is currently used for commercial restaurant

activities and this is likely to continue into the future The report stated that in order to deal with the current and possible future uses and any lease tenures of the library and Kibble Park Cafe buildings, it is recommended that the two portions of land be subdivided from the main Kibble Park site, reclassified

and rezoned appropriately to allow for commercial uses.

Cr Gabby Bowles was a strong advocate for the rezoning and said it was the sensible thing to do.

Gosford Council agenda GRO.26, 28 Oct 2014

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Historical Society vice president Ms Liz Hogston said, in the last three years, a number of significant heritage items had been recovered from the building.

“We managed to retrieve furniture, history and family records and even clothing after the fire,” said Ms Hogston.

“Donations have also been flooding in from the community so we will be able to furnish the Homestead in the manner to which it has been accustomed.

“It has been a long wait but we are very happy that construction is about to start.”

The construction contract includes demolition, salvage, restoration works to Alison wing, the building of a new building within the original footprint, civil works and site services.

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“I believe we have found the right company for the job and it is fantastic that they are local,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

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High speed rail now 50% cheaper to build study launched on Thursday, October 27, has found that high speed rail could be built between Melbourne and Brisbane for almost half the price of the $114 billion estimated in a previous Government study.

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By comparing construction costs from multiple countries around the globe, the study titled The Potential Impacts of High Speed Passenger Rail to Eastern Australia, has found that high speed rail along Australia’s East Coast could be built for a total cost of $63 billion.

“This is 45% less than the $114 billion price tag attributed to the project two years ago” said Cr Bob Ward, who attended the High Speed Rail forum, organised by the Australasian Railway Association, where the study was launched.

Both the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport the Hon Anthony Albanese and

Member for Bennelong John Alexander showed their support for the High Speed Rail project, reconfirming the interest from both sides of politics.

Cr Ward stated that the study highlighted the many benefits high speed rail has provided for regional areas in other countries.

“In relation to the Central Coast, not only would high speed rail result in significantly reduced commuting times to Sydney and reduce congestion on the M1 Freeway but, just as importantly, encourage businesses to relocate or establish in the region to enable their staff members to take advantage of the lifestyle advantages which

we boast and would result in a substantial increase in tourism,” he said.

The NewcastleSydney leg of the project was scheduled to be constructed during 20322040 according to the initial report, however, Gosford Council requested consideration be given to this timeframe being brought forward.

The introduction of high speed rail would reduce the time for the GosfordSydney trip from the current fastest time of one hour 20 minutes to less than 30 minutes.

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Council underspends Bring Back Old Sydney by $12 million Town movement continues to grow

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osford Council has delivered a $12 million operating surplus for the 2013/14 financial year.

CEO Mr Paul Anderson said the council had achieved an operating surplus two years ahead of schedule.

“This latest result reflects the fantastic efforts of our staff to put us in a strong and financially sustainable position,” Mr Anderson said.

“The NSW Government has recently told local councils to get fit for the future.

“Well I’m proud to tell the NSW Premier, the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for the Central Coast that Gosford City Council is now fighting fit and ready to give our community the future it deserves.

“Our community can be confident that their council is financially sound, operating efficiently and in a strong position to guide Gosford City’s growth and deliver quality services.

“We’ve been able to successfully lobby both levels of government to get the funding we need to deliver important service improvements and major infrastructure upgrades, especially for the region’s vital water and sewerage networks.

“Importantly, these results confirm that Gosford is not one of the more than one-third of NSW councils that are facing financial problems,” he said.

The 2013/14 operating surplus has seen a turnaround of over $23 million in two years for council’s bottom line.

“Two years ago we were staring at an operating deficit of well over $11 million,” Mr Anderson said.

“However, our staff have worked very hard – firstly to reduce that deficit by about $9 million in 2012/13 and then to deliver a further $14 million turnaround to put us where we are today.

“The challenge now is to use this strong position to keep on finding ways to improve for the benefit of our community,” he said.

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Petitioners object to waterfront proposal

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petition with 40 signatures has been received from the residents of The Broadwater apartments in Gosford objecting to a proposal to develop mixed retail, commercial and residential premises on the waterfront.

Petitioners stated that the development would have an adverse effect with adjoining properties, it is uncharacteristic with the surrounding historical precinct, local architecture and building aesthetics and the site is unsuitable for high

rise buildings.

Petitioners said they believed that the development illustrations are misleading, vehicle access is inadequate and dangerous, the development does not comply with the DCP 2013 and would

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he group behind the push to bring back Old Sydney Town is fast approaching its goal of gaining 10,000 signatures on a petition to be tabled in Parliament.

Group spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said: “We’ve had a very positive response from the community in regards to the petition.”

“Local businesses have been incredibly supportive also and have happily taken our petition to be signed at their place of business.

“We now have 8,500 signatures.

“Our goal as a group is to gain the 10,000 signatures as soon as possible and to use this to demonstrate to the candidates in the upcoming March State election that the community wants to see Old Sydney

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Town back.

“One of our biggest challenges as a group has been to get a feasibility and business plan undertaken, as it would be foolish to attempt to proceed without acknowledging why Old Sydney Town failed to remain financially viable.

“After having a meeting with the former financial controller of Old Sydney Town, we are incredibly pleased to announce that we have a feasibility study and business plan in progress that addresses these issues and we plan on having it tabled in Parliament with our

petition mid next year.

“Our Facebook group ‘Bring Back Old Sydney Town’ now has over 7,000 members from all over the country and more members are joining all the time.

“We are all very passionate about our children having the opportunity to learn about Australia’s history.

“As Australia becomes more and more multicultural, I feel it’s incredibly important to maintain our cultural identity,” said Mr Cassar.

Media release, 6 Nov 2014 Jake Cassar, Bring Back Old Sydney Town

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Presentations made to five Chapman Fund awardees

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osford District Scouts celebrated the anniversary of the Chapman Fund’s 50 years of distributions at Gosford Council Chambers on Thursday, October 2.

Mr Kevin Booth and Cr Bob Ward presented trophies and certificates on behalf of the Chapman Fund.

The awardees were Dusty Pankhurst from the Ourimbah group, Hayley Stevenson from the Kincumber - Bensville group, Zoe SandersMarletta from the Woy Woy group, Rachael Degrassi from the Gosford group and Rebecca Harding from the Wyoming group.

Each awardee also received a certificate and

a personal letter from Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill in recognition of their outstanding service to the local community and Scouting.

“The recipients are very special young people who have all shown dedication to helping others, willingness to give their time to community events and assisting local charities and fundraisers,” Senator O’Neill stated in her message to the awardees.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein attended the ceremony and personally

congratulated the awardees.

Chapman Fund trustees Mr Kevin Booth and Mr Frank Cross joined with the families and friends to celebrate this special occasion.

Mr. and Mrs. Chapman established their charitable fund in 1964 and the Gosford Area scouts are fortunate to be one of the beneficiaries.

Media release, 3 Nov 2014 Bob Ward

Margaret Aggar, Rotarian Laurie Maher, Shayne Silvers, Rotarian Jim Buultjens, Kendall Hill-Smith, Rotarian Bob Ward, Maureen Horne, Glenn Marie Wright, Rotarian Chris Golden, Barney Waters and mayor Lawrie McKinna

osford City Rotary Club held its Vocational Service Awards recently which aims to recognise individuals who make exceptional contributions to society.

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Their efforts may be in helping youth, the underprivileged, the aged, a profession etc.

Put simply, what they do makes our community a better place.

The Rotary Vocational Service programme has two main aims; to say thank you to these outstanding individuals and to encourage others to put all above self.

R e c e i v i n g acknowledgement this year were: Margaret Aggar (East Timor mid-wifery); Shayne

Silvers (Coast Shelter); Kendall Hill-Smith (ORS Group Central Coast and Hunter); Maureen Horne (Max Potential Programme); Glenn Marie Wright (CEO of Yarran); and Barney Waters (New Empire Dancetime Jazz Orchestra).

Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna presented the awards on behalf of Gosford City Rotary Club.

Media release, 28 Oct 2014 Christopher John Golden, Gosford City Rotary Club

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Mangrove Mountain’s garbage dump outrage continued

Opal card costs corrected

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he letter that you published on October 29 from Linda Adams of East Gosford, called Opal card costs 300% more to use, had a glaring error in it.

She stated that: “In the Opal system it costs me at least $173.60 a week just to get to work.

“This is a change from the weekly ticket which used to cost $61 per week.”

However, the Opal website (https://www.opal.com.au/ en/about-opal/benefits-oftravelling-with-opal-card/) clearly states that: “With an Opal card you can enjoy travel all day for no more than $15 per day for adults, $2.50

for gold senior/pensioners and $7.50 for child/youth from Monday to Saturday, excluding the Sydney Airport Station Access Fee.” Therefore, given that travel with the Opal card is free after eight journeys in a week and assuming that Ms

Adams is not traveling to the Sydney Airport every day, the maximum cost that she would pay per week is $60 (one dollar less that the weekly ticket that she mentioned).

Ms Adams is certainly entitled to her opinion about the Opal card (which is far from perfect) but she should not be able to mislead the public about it without being corrected.

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he current Gosford Council moved last week (October 28) to rezone community land in Kibble Park where Gosford Library and the previously named T e a House now stand, to Operational

Three councillors voted against this move which would allow council to commercialise the land and buildings and could sell it, so maybe other councillors do not know the history of Kibble Park and the library, nor do the new Officers of Council who maybe choose to ignore the past.

This is a backward step for our current council when the history of Gosford Library shows the current library was the first major project undertaken by Gosford Council in 1969 - a time when council was taking note of the needs of the community after a long campaign by the late Phyllis Bennett, then librarian at Gosford High School and others in the community.

It deserves to be kept as part of Gosford’s history as it took a step forward in providing facilities for the community using modern building techniques and the support of councillors.

History reports there was

much controversy at the time about the building, it being scathingly referred to as the ‘Opera House’ of Gosford.

It was the first public library in 1982 to offer access to information using a computer to search enormous data banks in Australia and California.

We have come a long way since, but it is still providing a wonderful service along with branch libraries.

Council has plans for a new library at Kibbleplex but the current building deserves to be heritage listed and retained by Gosford Council for community use.

There are many uses to which it could be put to promote the heritage of our beautiful city.

The Library was designed by prominent Sydney

architects Alan Williams and Associates and built on the Kibble Estate by A.W. Edwards P/L Sydney in conjunction with Consulting Engineers Ove Arup and Partners, Sydney.

It was featured on the cover of ‘Wood World’ in May 1970, Vol 3, No. 4, citing the Australian timbers used internally including Tasmanian Oak and Western red cedar.

The exterior is reminiscent of a traditional Australian homestead.

It was also featured in Australian Architectural Magazines and Australian Constructional Review.

The home of Alan Williams at Mosman has been listed on the Heritage Register.

Gosford has lost so many heritage buildings.

It is about time we took stock of what is left to tell the story of the past.

Email, 3 Nov 2014 Margaret Hardy, Saratoga

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here is a very serious need for us all to keep asking questions and searching for answers to this disaster that should never have been considered, let alone become reality.

Far too much information has been withheld, too much information ignored and a handful in the know got their desire, benefits and so on.

Did you know that Gosford Council kept two files?

One for staff expected to monitor and make recommendations on the grand plan, another confidential one to protect the perpetration and hide their involvement.

Note in the Express Advocate (page one on October 31), the Member for Gosford Chris Holstein, who has followed this garbage dump since his days as Gosford mayor, announced that state funds of $67,500 will be used to improve accessibility and the health of Ourimbah Creek.

The state will provide up to 50% of the cost.

The combined cost for Ourimbah Creek and Correa

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Bay is estimated at $180,000.

We welcome Mr Holstein’s concern for the health of Ourimbah Creek but sadly this money is not enough.

We have the famous garbage dump with a long positive future on the headwaters of Ourimbah Creek.

There are two huge unlined cells full of garbage and another full and lined.

They are cut down into the aquifer on the creek.

The leachate all drains in the Ourimbah Creek and the Central Coast’s drinking water.

Apart from our water and environment, there is further unacceptable fallout from this secret project.

The Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-branch, the oldest one outside Sydney, is destroyed and 100 acres of community space sold to a garbage contractor, all in the year of ANZAC celebrations.

We at least need to have the health of our aquifer and community as first priority.

In addition, reinstate our Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-branch and our 100 acre community space.

Letter, 5 Nov 2014 Margaret Pontifex OAM, Mangrove Mountain

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It came with its parents to Australia by boat.

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He even became a coach of the team , in the course of which he sucker punched one of his players, the future Treasurer of Australia.

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Team Australia.

Having done little study in his time at institutions of higher learning, he now is only able to speak in short formulaic statements.

He is truly a hero for our

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On the Beat

Dolphin joins rescue Lightning strike closes Mangrove Creek Dam

angrove Creek Dam was reopened to the public on the morning of Friday, October 31, after a bushfire was started by a lightning strike over the weekend of October 25 and 26.

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Gosford Council closed the dam to the public while NSW Rural Fire Service crews conducted back burning to deal with the small bushfire.

Fire crews conducted back burning along Mangrove Dam Rd, which

leads to the Mangrove Creek Dam. Water-bombing helicopters were also used as part of the back burning efforts.

Gosford Council also moved to assure the community that the region’s water supply was not affected by the bushfire.

Media release, 29 Nov 2014 Gosford Council media

Serious collision on Wisemans Ferry Rd olice are investigating following a collision at Mangrove Mountain on Friday, November 7.

P arine Rescue Central Coast assisted a man in a capsized, sailing dinghy on the Broadwater on Sunday, November 9.

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The dinghy was drifting towards the rocky western shoreline when Marine Rescue duty skipper Ken Sharp and his crew Mitch Giles and Robert M Smith motored to the dinghy and offered their help.

The man in the swamped craft initially refused, but when he realised his danger, he accepted a tow from the rescue boat.

He removed the sail which, together with the sailor, was taken aboard Central Coast 20.

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The collision occurred between a truck and a Toyota Celica on Wisemans Ferry Rd just after 7.30am.

The male truck driver was not injured in the incident, but taken to Gosford Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.

A woman travelling in

the Celica was air-lifted to Westmead Hospital for treatment of suspected spinal injuries.

A man from the car was taken to Gosford Hospital with chest pains.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

They are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

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Pink Rose Day to help homeless ocal business The Footprint Group is busy planning the fourth annual Pink Rose Day to be held at Julie’s Place on Friday, November 14.

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This year, the Pink Rose Day Campaign will be raising money for Coast Shelter, a not-forprofit charity working to end homelessness on the Central Coast through their expansive range of accommodation and support programs.

Coast Shelter has been operating for over 20 years and provides accommodation to over 150 men, women, families

and youths every night.

Coast Shelter also coordinates the provision of over 1,000 free meals every week through the Coast Community Centre.

“This is such a vital Central Coast charity and we are excited to team up with our local Pink Rose Day partners, including Julie Goodwin of Julie’s Place, Roses 2 Go, Six String Brewing Co and Bloomtools Central

Coast,” said Kristy-Lee Billett from The Footprint Group.

“In the last three years, Pink Rose Day has gone from strength to strength and this year, we are expecting an even better result.”

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Kristy-Lee Billett from The Footprint Group, Julie Goodwin from Julie’s Place and Nicola Mann from Roses 2 Go

Saronbell is a National Disability Awards finalist entral Coast business Saronbell has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious National Disability Awards.

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Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the North Gosford business was one of only 23 finalists chosen across eight categories of the awards.

Saronbell has been nominated for the Improving Employment Opportunities Award.

“More than 200 nominations were received in the awards, so to see an organisation from the Coast among the finalists is a wonderful achievement,” said Ms Wicks.

“Ron and Sandra Mussalli’s Saronbell Group offers employment opportunities to people with a disability at one of their 10 McDonald’s

restaurants across the Coast or around NSW. “Employees have various roles including working in customer or service areas and maintenance.

“I’m very proud that this important and worthwhile work in our local community is getting the national recognition it deserves.”

Saronbell will now be invited to attend the national awards event, which will be held at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, November 25.

“Every day in our region, individuals and organisations are working hard to improve the lives of people with disability and increase their

opportunities for economic and social participation,” said Ms Wicks.

“I’d like to acknowledge all those who, through their passion, vision and commitment, are making a substantial contribution in this important area.”

The National Disability Awards are a major part of Australia’s celebrations for the International Day of People with Disability, and help recognise the achievements and contributions of people and organisations in our community.

Media release, 7 Nov 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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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.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the concept was truly exciting for the Central Coast community.

“This report confirms school education options there is high demand alongside the university with a shortfall of 7,600 courses.

“Council will now university places in the greater Central Coast and prepare a Planning Hunter Valley region,” Cr Proposal for submission to the NSW Government’s Eaton said. approval “Economically, it ‘Gateway’ showed the project would process and will seek contribute $650 million Expressions of Interest when fully developed (EOI) from potential and over 5,000 jobs partners for the project,” during construction, Cr Eaton said.

September 26,seek2014 “We will partners with ongoing economic benefit of over $9 million including a university as per annum and more than the anchor tenant and a range of other education 1,300 full time jobs,” he and training providers said.

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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.”

An artist's impression of the proposed university precinct at Warnervale The Planning Proposal the Federal Education “I will assist by tertiary education, Department and we will continuing to facilitate business and Technology will ask for minor changes between Park, community and to the Wyong LEP 2013 continue to partner with meetings both the State and Federal Wyong Shire Council, recreational space and a to allow additional land uses, increased building governments on this Education Minister the Smart Hub. project.”

Hon. Christopher Pyne The four main areas heights and changed Federal Member MP and the Education proposed for the site density controls.

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The whole site would MediaWyong integrated and interactive Council media

The Shire is predicted to grow by 43,500 residents over the next 17 years, requiring nearly 1,200 new dwellings each year.

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said this growth was one of the biggest challenges for council and the community.

“Projected population figures have major implications for local planning, they show a vital need to roll out infrastructure and expand available resources to accommodate this many more residents,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“There’s no two ways about this, we need more houses, 20,000 in fact, many of these for our ageing population.

“We will need to increase residential housing approvals by two or three fold and expedite affordable housing as well as build better roads to cope with the increased demand.

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“But it cannot go ahead without dedicated funding from the State Government and these latest population figures are proof that new infrastructure is necessary to cope with exponential growth,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

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yong Council has granted unanimous consent for the erection of 88 self-care Seniors Living dwellings at the Glengara Retirement Village in Tumbi Umbi. value of $22 million and will provide approximately 150 construction jobs.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I recently launched the Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy which is designed to meet the needs of our increasing ageing population.”

“One of those key needs is the provision of more varied and affordable housing for

aged living and this proposal will certainly provide that and so much more.

“Wyong Shire is fast becoming the destination of choice for retirees and one of the key reasons is the quality of developments such as this.”

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ocal firm, Collaborative Construction Solutions, has signed the contract to rebuild the historic Alison Homestead with the first sod on the project turned on Wednesday, November 5.

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jobs and housing for 4,200 people.

“Completion of the $45 million capital works project will open up the northern Shire suburbs, facilitate development of the Warnervale Town Centre and Business Precinct and improve

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Four new three storey buildings will be erected on the site with basement car parking for 20 vehicles and seven visitor spaces.

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Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton joined members of the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society to turn the first sod that will restore the Homestead to its former glory and re-establish its heritage status as a dedicated museum and learning centre.

Mayor Cr Eaton said council had worked closely with the Historical Society to come up with the right plans for the restoration.

“The Historical Society has been behind this project right from the start and has been instrumental in ensuring this historic homestead can rise again,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Alison Homestead will once again be a vibrant museum and heritage centre for residents and tourists alike.”

The original Homestead was destroyed by fire on December 3,

2011.

Historical Society vice president Ms Liz Hogston said, in the last three years, a number of significant heritage items had been recovered from the building.

“We managed to retrieve furniture, history and family records and even clothing after the fire,” said Ms Hogston.

“Donations have also been flooding in from the community so we will be able to furnish the Homestead in the manner to which it has been accustomed.

“It has been a long wait but we are very happy that construction is about to start.”

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will be funded through an insurance claim.

“I believe we have found the right company for the job and it is fantastic that they are local,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“The quality of the design will ensure this treasured community

asset’s significant cultural heritage can be enjoyed and understood by future generations.

“This is a significant milestone and truly a great day for everyone who cares about Alison Homestead,” he said.

Works are expected to be completed by mid-

year 2015.

Alison Homestead is set on two hectares of rural land at 1 Cape Rd, Wyong.

This location was the Shire’s first land grant given to William Cape in 1825 and purchased by William Alison in 1875.

The Homestead is

considered to be of historical significance at a regional level, being representative of the arrival, locational choice, lifestyle and working life of one of the region’s best-known pioneering families.

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“This demand will need to be met by equivalent funding from all levels of government for new infrastructure, facilities and services in the Wyong Shire.”

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robbing locals of land which was set aside for not just recreation but an important wildlife corridor.

“People made it clear that they valued the park and did not want any housing development to occur there – in fact many people said they had moved to the area because of the park and facilities.

“A letter calling on the Minister for the Central Coast, Rob Stokes, who is also the Minister for the Environment and Assistant Minister for Planning, to intervene

and prevent this attack on this local park from happening, was signed by those in attendance.

“A petition is also being circulated in the area and has more than 300 signatures after only one week,” Mr Harris said The proposal to amend the Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 passed at the September 10 council meeting, with only Cr Lisa Matthews and Cr Ken Greenwald voting against the proposal, which was passed seven votes to two.

“It was good to see that our stance in council was well supported by those in attendance today,” said Cr Greenwald.

“The Labor councillors support affordable housing, but feel that sites other than our local parks and passive recreational areas should be used.”

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton addressed the meeting to give council’s perspective on the proposed amendment to the Wyong LEP 2013.

Cr Matthews said mayor Cr Eaton attended the meeting to give council’s argument for

the move, but those in attendance made it clear to him that they would not wear such a proposal for very good reasons.

“If anything, they were more determined after hearing his defence of the move,” she said.

Mr Harris said: “This campaign has just started and locals vowed to set up a Facebook page and to talk to their neighbours to make sure they understood what was at stake if this proposal was allowed to move ahead.”

“Let’s make this absolutely clear - this is not a campaign against affordable housing, this is a campaign to protect our valuable passive recreational spaces in communities which basically have no backyards and rely on parks like Mascord Park for their open space to walk dogs, ride bikes, run, walk and play.

“Make no mistake, if these ‘trial’ sites are approved, then none of our parks are safe from development, this is an issue for all communities across Wyong Shire.” Mr Harris said.

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Ask your pharmacist first est Gosford Pharmacy is one of 5,400 community pharmacies in Australia attempting to ease the burden on over-worked GPs by participating in a new campaign called Discover More, Ask your Pharmacist.

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isability and Home Care workers rallied in Kibble Park, Gosford, on Wednesday, October 29, to protest against State Government plans to privatise Ageing Disability and Home Care (ADHC).

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Public Service Association (PSA) general secretary Ms Anne Gardiner said the NSW Government’s decision to withdraw entirely from the disability and home care sector shows it plans to wash its hands of the state’s most vulnerable in the largest ever sell-off and sell-out of government services.

“The PSA strongly believes that these services will be far more effective if the Government retains a key role in their delivery.

“Rather than complementing the expert

services already provided by ADHC, the NSW Government is embarking on a cost-cutting exercise cynically sold to the most disadvantaged in our society as increasing their choice of care.

“The fact is the total privatisation of ADHC will dramatically slash choice and quality services for clients.

“How can removing 40% of services possibly lead to increased choice?

“Current government services which provide some of the most high level, expensive, care will

simply not continue in the private sector.

“Instead, provision of care will be based on cost and business models rather than the specialised needs of clients.

“To make matters worse, the Government has failed to make a commitment to protect the job security, pay and conditions of the public servants who will be transferred, like it or not, to the private sector.

“As a result, a workforce crisis is unfolding with many experienced carers, whose pay and conditions will be slashed under privatisation, already leaving the sector.

“The other great concern is that with the proposed privatisation of ADHC, the Government has created a template to be used to sell off many other public services,” said Ms Gardiner.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks was the official guest and launched the campaign for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia on Monday, October 27.

Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill was also a speaker at the event.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president Mr George Tambassis said research showed that not all Australians understood the breadth of services

available in community pharmacies.

When this was explained, 82% of qualitative research participants said they would be more inclined to access basic health care services from their community pharmacist.

The Guild has launched the Discover More, Ask your Pharmacist campaign to encourage Australians to learn more about the services available in community pharmacies.

“By raising awareness and encouraging more Australians to visit their community pharmacist, we can improve health outcomes and reduce significant financial pressure on patients and the national health care budget,” Mr Tambassis said.

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ANZAC Centenary sculpture commissioned hertsey Primary School has received a grant of almost $11,000 to construct an original sculpture of poppies in its school ground to mark the centenary of ANZAC.

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Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks announced the funding while visiting the school at Springfield in the week before Remembrance Day. “This funding has been made available by the Federal Government to support local projects commemorating the service and sacrifice of Australians during the First World War,” said Ms Wicks.

“Chertsey Primary School principal Toni Skinner, teacher Ann Whitty and the students and staff here have been inspiring.

“The school commissioned renowned Central Coast sculptor Michael Vaynman for the project, which is a permanent sculpture of poppies, recognised as a symbol of remembrance.

“The 1.5 metre sculpture will be constructed from bronze and stainless steel, with a hat at the base, mounted on granite in a garden at the entrance of the school.

“It will be a significant focal point of remembrance in the hub of this local community on the Coast. “$125,000 has been made available to each federal electorate for community and ex-service groups to spend on commemorative programs.

“Chertsey is the first recipient in Robertson.

“I would particularly like to acknowledge the members of the Electorate Committee who have assisted in developing an approach for commemorating the ANZAC Centenary in Robertson.

“Their hard work has

made these activities, through the ANZAC Centenary Local Grant programme, a reality.

“There has also been strong support for this particular project from organisations including Terrigal-Wamberal RSL and the Springfield Residents’ Association.

“I welcome the recognition from the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, of the Central Coast’s efforts in recognising those that served our nation nearly 100 years ago,” said Ms Wicks.

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Cr Scott said that the council had approved the restructure earlier this year with minimal supportive information.

She said the council’s executive leadership team and senior managers were now “working

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through the requirements for the next stage of the restructure but, at this stage, councillors have had little information”.

She said council had seen changes that included a change in the number of directorates from five to three with a number of responsibilities falling under the office of the general manager, the abolition of all executive leadership team positions which were re-established with different roles, and the departure of three

directors.

One was retained as a project officer, two new directors were engaged and all senior management positions were abolished and were advertised as new positions.

Existing senior managers were offered to apply for advertised positions, redeploy or take a package; all but two senior managers left and the advertised positions were filled by new staff, she said.

On the motion of Cr Scott, the council resolved to require general manager Mr Paul Anderson to provide council with a report by the end of the year on the restructure.

Mr Anderson will be required to report on the budget for the restructure, the change in staff numbers, changes in programs and services, outsourcing, the number of redundancies, positions dissolved in the structure to date and proposed for the future, the departments to be abolished

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Correa Bay may be dredged to improve boating access.

Gosford Council will investigate the feasibility of doing so after it received a one-for-one grant of $22,500 to undertake a predredging study.

The funding was announced

by Minister for Natural Resources Lands and Water Mr Kevin Humphries and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein on Monday, October 27, and coms under phase two of the Rescuing Our Waterways program.

“Waterways are the lifeblood of many Central Coast communities,” Mr Humphries said.

“The NSW Liberals and Nationals are committed to restoring navigation and the health of key waterways across the State

The Umina Beach Centenary celebrations were held on Sunday, October 12, with an estimated 5000 people in the main street of Umina.

Six of the nine swimming locations in the Peninsula area are below standards of water quality and swimming safety in the State of the Beaches 2013-14 report.

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swimming in the Ettalong Channel and at Woy Woy Baths for up to three days after rainfall or evident stormwater pollution.

While Killcare Beach, Pearl Beach and Umina Beach received a good rating, Woy Woy Baths, Pretty Beach Baths, Ettalong

Channel, Ocean Beach, Pearl Beach Rockpool and Patonga Creek all received a poor rating.

According to the report, while water quality was generally suitable for swimming in dry weather conditions at Ocean Beach, elevated enterococci levels may be recorded following light rainfall.

The report stated that Pretty Beach Baths and Patonga Creek were also frequently suitable for swimming during dry weather conditions, but elevated levels of enterococci were recorded following light rainfall.

Elevated enterococci levels were often recorded during both dry and wet weather conditions at Ettalong Channel and Woy Woy Baths.

The report advises that swimming at these locations is best avoided during and for up to three days following rainfall or if there are any signs of stormwater pollution, such as discoloured water or floating debris.

However, Gosford Council’s director of governance and planning

or joined with others, the final structure and time frame, the effect on staff and the public and the physical changes within council buildings.

Council has also required that a monthly report be presented on the progress of the restructure following the presentation of the initial report.

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“Overall, the water quality at most locations improved in 2013-2014 as a result of drier conditions, and it is expected that it will continue to improve as rainfall conditions return to average.

“Swimming sites graded as poor or very poor have permanent advisory signs recommending that swimming should be avoided for up to three days after rain in estuarine or lagoon environments and up to one day after rain at beaches.

“Beachwatch also issues daily pollution forecasts to enable swimmers to make informed decisions about where and when to swim.

“Council continues to invest millions of dollars each year in protecting local water quality

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“We had perfect weather and the perfect crowd,” said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales.

“There were street stalls, food outlets, pony rides, jazz band and plenty to celebrate after Umina has turned 100 years.

“All our retailers had a great day with thousands eating, celebrating and shopping in the town centre.

“Umina is a great retail centre and she showed off all her best attributes.

“We also had over 1400 people come through the historic photo exhibition which is being held at the Ocean Beach Hotel.

“Our local historian, Julie Aitchison, has done a wonderful job collating hundreds of old photos and records to mark the 100-year anniversary of the first land subdivision in Umina Beach.”

Media release, 13 Oct 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

National Parks and Wildlife Service regional manager Mr Geoff Luscombe said the low intensity burns were undertaken to reduce fuel loads in the area.

The two burns totalled 75 hectares and took place west of Koolewong Fire Trail and north of Parks Bay residential area.

Smoke from the burns may have impacted residents in Koolewong, Woy Woy, Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay and Horsfield Bay as well as Brisbane Water Dr and Glenrock Pde. During the burn the area, including Koolewong Fire Trail, was closed to visitors.

With the assistance of the Enhanced Bushfire Management Program, National Parks and Wildlife Service plans to burn an average of over 135,000 hectares per year, through more than 800 individual hazard reduction activities.

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by improving the performance, reliability and capacity of its sewerage and stormwater networks in the vicinity of many of these sites,” said Ms Dickson.

NSW Shadow Minister for Water Peter Primrose said people shouldn’t have to put up with declining water quality and polluted waterways because of the Government’s cuts to water maintenance – especially as we approach summer.

“It’s unacceptable that many of our best-loved swimming spots have been given the thumbs down

by Beachwatch.

“This has an impact on our everyday lives.”

Media statement, 13 Oct 2014 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council Media release, 7 Oct 2014 Chris Taylor, office of Peter Primrose State of the Beaches 201314 report, Oct 2014 Photo: Val Bridge

Gosford Council will spend almost $500,000 to repair the Woy Woy Memorial Park’s seawall in time for next year’s Anzac Centenary.

According to the report to council by the department of Community Growth, the seawall that stabilises the Park is failing and requires immediate remediation, involving substructure stabilisation and protection with brick repairs to the superstructure.

The project will be carried out in three stages with stage one to comprise of the north side sub structure, stage two of the west side sub structure and superstructure and stage three of the north side superstructure.

The proposal involves initially stabilising the existing seawall substructure with a pile supported, concrete footing substructure and

providing new rock scour protection along the entire northern boundary of the Park.

Initial works would also involve undertaking repairs to the existing brickwork along the top 500cm of the wall which is to be in public view.

An additional 1.8 metre wide elevated timber boardwalk, with timber barrier edge protection, is later intended on the pile supported footing slab.

The report states that the new structure would have a design life of 60 years.

The proposal is expected to improve public amenity and safety for visitors to the Memorial Park and increase patronage when the elevated boardwalk is constructed.

Originally constructed around 90 years ago and unveiled on Anzac Day in 1925, Woy Woy

Memorial Park is of heritage significance and cultural value to the local community, with over 1000 people visiting the park each year on Anzac Day, according to the council report.

It was further enhanced in 1932 with the dedication and the formation of the Australian flag landscape element.

Over the years, additions have been made including the construction of a wall bordering the park accommodating the names of those who served, and memorials for more recent conflicts.

The work for stage one will be carried out by Scape Constructions Pty Ltd from Terrigal.

Gosford Council agenda GRO.24, 28 Oct 2014 DA46265/2014, 29 Aug 2014

Petition objects to bowling club proposal A petition signed by 18 Woy Woy residents has been sent to Gosford Council objecting to proposed alterations and additions at Woy Woy Bowling Club.

The petitioners said six shops

would need at least 20 parking spaces and by taking one of the bowling greens, bowlers would need to go elsewhere.

They said the area was residential and should not become a commercial shopping area.

Council has acknowledged the petition in its quarterly petitions report.

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by funding key dredging projects that will in turn support local economies and tourism industries,” he said.

Mr Holstein said the funding would allow Gosford Council to undertake pre-dredging feasibility studies.

“These waterways are so important to communities throughout the Central Coast and I am extremely pleased to be able to deliver funding for vital work,” said Mr Holstein.

Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said the community had been asking for a strategy for these local waterways for some time.

Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Parking on nature strips: It’s not a blitz, says council Gosford Council has denied that it has been conducting a blitz on cars parked illegally on nature strips on the Peninsula.

“This is not a blitz,” said Gosford Council’s manager of development and compliance Mr Bruce Macnee.

“We are trying to change people’s behaviour via education as much as possible, rather than enforcement.

“The initiative has been prompted after a number of recent complaints from the community and patrols by council rangers that highlighted the extent of the problem, especially on the Peninsula.

“Illegal parking on nature strips is a problem for pedestrians who may put themselves in harm’s way as they try to navigate a safe path across these public areas.

“Illegally parked cars can also obstruct the view of other drivers.

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind all motorists that they need to be aware of, and take seriously, their responsibilities under the Road Rules, and make sure they park their vehicle legally at all times,” said Mr Macnee.

Mr Macnee said nature strips provided space for important council and other infrastructure as well as open space for the community.

“The nature strip also acts as a buffer between road vehicles, pedestrians and private property,” said Mr Macnee.

“Whether the edge of a road is kerbed and guttered or not, parking fully or partially on a nature strip or footpath, despite what the intention might be, is illegal under Australian road rules.”

Mr Macnee said there were a number of road rules related to parallel parking on a road.

“These rules include: if the road has a continuous dividing line or a dividing strip, the driver must position the vehicle at least three metres from the continuous dividing line or dividing strip, unless otherwise indicated by information on or with a parking control sign; if the road does not have a continuous dividing line or a dividing strip, the driver must position the vehicle so there is at least three metres of the road alongside the vehicle that is clear for other vehicles to pass, unless otherwise indicated by information on or with a parking control sign; and importantly, the driver must position the vehicle so the vehicle does not unreasonably obstruct the path of other vehicles.

“Again, a driver must not stop on a nature strip adjacent to a length of road unless parking control signs indicate otherwise,” said Mr Macnee.

He said more information about these rules and others can be found in the Road Rules 2008 (NSW).

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The money will go towards purchasing new computers for the school.

The Parent and Faculty Committee would like to thank the Trinh Family of West Gosford Shopping Centre Bakery for donating 70 loaves of bread; the

Kakkoufas Family of Fresko Fruit Kincumber for donating 30kg of onions; Sally Brown of Masterfood’s for donating all the condiments; Bobby Lannigan for co-ordinating the ordering of 70kg of sausages with Singo’s Meats; Julie Seymour and

the St Joseph’s Food Tech girls for cutting up 30kg of onions; and Maria Smith for her administrative support and endless enthusiasm in co-ordinating the day.

Newsletter, 24 Oct 2014 Nicole Cumming, St Patrick’s Catholic School

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Youth Off The Streets Kariong pre-schoolers to Scholarship for learn a second language Danielle Hobday L ormer St Phillip’s Christian College student Danielle Hobday has been awarded a prestigious Youth Off The Streets Scholarship.

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Danielle is an indigenous fourth-year law student who was one of 21 scholarship recipients out of a field of 214 applicants.

Father Chris Riley developed the National Scholarship Program ten years ago so that young Australians who exhibited promise but needed additional resources and assistance to develop personal support networks could fulfil their potential.

In addition to the scholarship, Danielle will receive on-going support and guidance from Youth Off The Streets staff as well as a community mentor to help her with her studies in law, criminology and criminal

justice. “I feel so empowered to be receiving this scholarship as it makes me aware that people believe in me and my ability to succeed,� said Danielle. “This scholarship will support me and my family to the completion of my degree which means I can focus on my studies without the stress of financial burdens, while pairing me with a mentor who will guide and maintain stability in my life.�

Danielle’s partner Johnathon Captain-Webb is also an indigenous law student at UNSW and they have an 11-month old son.

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Assistant Minister for Education Sussan Ley unveiled the full list of successful preschools on Saturday, November 8, for the $9.8 million Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) trial, which will use play-based apps to help generate interest in language studies that can be built on in later schooling.

Ms Ley said the strong response to the trial, 1,118 preschools in total, ensured a diverse representation of preschools involving every state and territory. “Our children are now techsperts from early on, particularly with the vast array of interactive early education applications and games that are now available at their fingertips,�

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Ms Ley said each preschool would trial one of five languages - Mandarin, Japanese, Indonesian, Arabic or French – with the final language allocation to be confirmed before trials start next year. “I would like to thank everyone who applied to participate in the trial. “We’re essentially talking about one-in-seven preschools in Australia – a fantastic result,� Ms Ley said.

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he annual Trick or Treat Midday Monster Mash was held on Saturday, October 25, in the Gosford CBD with attendance exceeding 1,000 people.

The day began with scores of families filling the streets of Gosford and the Imperial Shopping Centre, with some 25,000 treats handed out.

The participation of shop-owners, staff and volunteers saw the city of Gosford transformed into an arena of monsters, some of which were inspired by childhood literature and others from an imagination run wild.

This year Kibble

Park was animated with horrifying props, producing a terrifying and captivating stage of monster mayhem with hundreds of gremlins and ghoulies dancing to the Monster Mash.

The Scooby-Doo jumping castle and Haunted House proved popular with kids and adults alike, while some chose the loom band workshops to create their own designs.

The success of the annual Trick or Treat Midday Monster Mash is dependent upon the participation of the community, the proactive volunteers and the support of those who generously donated their skills and time.

Media release, 31 Oct 2014 Taylor Warwick, Gosford Business Improvement District

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Musicians Making A Difference Awards held osford based charity Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD) celebrated the remarkable achievements of young people whose lives have been turned around through its music and dance mentoring programs.

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MMAD can recognise the kids who have excelled through their programs, as well as thank all of their supporters and the music industry with a dinner and live entertainment.

Over 150 guests attended including many heads of the music industry from the Sony Foundation, Universal Music, Frontier Touring, APRA and EMI. MMAD supporters Justice Crew, Prinnie Stevens, Darryl Beaton and The Potbelleez all attended and performed on the night, with Prinnie being awarded the Musician Making a Difference Award for her contribution to the charity. “It was an honour to get this award and celebrate the incredible impact of the MMAD charity,� said Prinnie. “Music got me through a lot of really hard times when I was growing up, which is why I really love what MMAD do.�

Five students also graduated from the Star Program which mentors young people away from troubled times and gives them a career in music and a chance to dream.

MMAD CEO Dominic Brook said: “At MMAD, we work to support at risk young people who have

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Out&About

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New art and sculpture gallery in Springfield rtist Zoe Fletcher will open her small art space, The Fletcher Gallery, in Springfield on the weekend of November 22 and 23.

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For the first time, art works by Central Coast painter Zoe and her brother, New Zealand sculptor and painter Craig Fletcher, will be exhibited together.

Also available will be Zoe’s daughter Anya’s handmade Temple Toes Barefoot Sandals.

The Fletchers said they are in love with the natural world and its wonders are woven throughout their work.

Craig is a recipient of the Queen’s Sculpture Prize, UK. His works, ceramic relief sculptures washed with watercolour creating images from nature, are in collections around the globe.

Some are reproduced in limited editions of up to 15.

The Fletcher Gallery is the solo stockist in Australia of Craig’s new range of ceramic pendants as well as

his relief sculptures.

Zoe’s paintings in oils, soft pastels and silk, and her prints and art cards, evoke both the natural and spiritual, morphing animals with wings of feather and butterfly.

Her hand-dyed silk scarves grace the shoulders of many Coasties and worldly travellers.

The Fletcher Gallery has a small selection of gift ideas for those searching for something a little different this Christmas.

Media release, 7 Nov 2014 Zoe Fletcher, Springfield

Zoe Fletcher with one of her paintings

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6.00 Welcome to Country - local Elder Gavi Duncan

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Conservatorium’s Strings Ensemble will play classical music, followed by drumming with Drumbala and then the Ecopella choir will perform.

For the kids there will be a frog hunt in the garden and Spring episodes of Dirtgirl World as seen on ABC TV. The documentary ‘Fractured Country’ about Coal Seam Gas will be screened later in the evening and a presentation will be given by ‘Our Central Coast’ on ‘Coal and Gas’.

Entry to the event is by donation.

he Seventh annual Central Coast Christmas Fair will this year be held in Kariong at the Mount Penang Gardens on Sunday, December 7, from 9am to 2pm.

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The free event will feature over 150 hand-picked stalls, local arts and crafts, an international food zone and fresh seasonal produce area, puddings, cakes, Rotary Club Christmas trees, Santa, live music from BluesAngels and others, roving magicians, a special

appearance from Julie Goodwin and book signing, free face painting, dress-up costumes and lots more.

There is plenty of free parking available all day across the whole location.

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Email, 4 Nov 2014 John Wiggin, Kariong Eco Garden Last year’s Central Coast Christmas Fair

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

For details go to www.zoefletcher.com or call Zoe Fletcher on 0497 766 522

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ABC radio studio is back on the Coast BC Local Radio is preparing to launch its new Central Coast studio on Thursday, November 20, at 131 Donnison St, Gosford.

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The launch comes after ABC Central Coast was based in the ABC’s Ultimo studio this financial year following the closure of the Erina Fair studio at the end of June.

The move has for now quelled fears that the end of ABC Local Radio on

the Central Coast was imminent.

NSW local content manager Andy 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.

Email, 11 Nov 2014 ABC Central Coast Lachlan Leeming, 25 Aug 2014 Interviewee: Andy Henley

Tempo Terrific Friends’ Concert

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empo Terrific Community Showband will hold a Friends’ Concert on Monday, November 24, at Kincumber Uniting Church with a guest performance from choral group Ms Behavin’.

Tempo Terrific Community Showband president Mr Wayne Leviston said: “Tempo Terrific has for many years set a concert aside among our Christmas gigs to say ‘Thanks’ to our friends and supporters.”

“From starting as a group of ballroom dancers

wanting to play music but not knowing how, Tempo Terrific has grown to around 30 talented players who can perform classics, rock, swing, and contemporary pieces.

“You will often find them sharing their time entertaining at many nursing and aged care facilities on

the Central Coast.

“It has always been a good night out, and gives us an opportunity to wish you all the very best for Christmas,” said Mr Leviston.

Email, 28 Oct 2014 Wayne Leviston, Tempo Terrific Showband

Out&About

Sophocles play modernised niting Productions in Gosford will host the Australian Premiere of the classic Greek tragedy, Antigone, on November 21, 22, 28 and 29 at the Gosford Uniting Church Hall.

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Australian playwright Annie Bilton adapted Antigone around the time of 9/11, 2001, and directed the play in the USA. “We’re very excited to have Annie with us here on the Central Coast and again directing the local production of Antigone,” said Uniting Productions spokesperson Ms Leanne Faulkner.

“Death, dissent and destruction provide the foundation for a captivating night at the theatre.

“Themes of loyalty to state over family; honour versus morals; and the clash of the sexes remain as current today as they did when Sophocles first wrote Antigone centuries ago.

“The Australian premiere will provide audiences with a modern adaptation of these age old struggles.”

Bilton said: “We’ve been fortunate in that the drama and history of the play has really attracted some very high calibre Central Coast actors, and we have them in key roles.”

This set design is also a first for the Coast.

The stage has been extended in a runway style, with the audience to be seated around it.

This brings them closer to the action than ever before and the tension will be palpable.

Antigone will open on Friday, November 21.

Email, 10 Nov 2014 Leanne Faulkner, Uniting Productions

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Community Groups ABC - “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster.

Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards.

Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc.

Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots more - For a FREE calendar call call 0428 461 188 or email cco30s@ live.com.au Central Coast Pension & Welfare Officer Network This group of Volunteers, trained

by DVA, to look after servicemen & women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Club at 10:30am 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4322 1505 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend.

Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 0432 110 841 50pssg@gmail.com Community Care Services Central Coast Memory lane - Doing things together Café For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with others experiencing similar circumstances 10am to 11.30am Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford 2nd Wednesday 4324 4244 Gosford Politics in the Pub Come and solve the problems of the world over a friendly drink and a bite to eat. Guest speakers.

First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford 0438 363 108 I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and modern knowledge.

Thurs evening fortnightly 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au Rotary Club of Gosford North A very active community minded club with many projects focussed on assisting youth. If you are keen to support our great projects, get involved with our fun club or discuss joining, please contact Graham Black 0410 509 071, grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improves lives of communities in Australia and overseas. Fun-filled activities, fellowship and friendship breakfasts.

Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. Beginners class PC or Mac Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most programs – see website. 10am – 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre.

Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon 4369 2530 U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701

Mental Health Self Help Group Wyoming Probus Clubs Helping thousands to recover from Community Centre All Probus clubs have interesting mental health challenges for more Programs and activities incl. Yoga & guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, Kadam Sharawa Institute Inc Zumba classes, Art and Craft classes, than 55 years to find a GROW group make new friends, fellowship.

Tibetan Buddhist Group Offering near you call 1800 558 268 or visit Playgroup & Vacation Care, Support intellectual stimulus, and social Courses in Buddhist Philosophy from www.grow.net.au groups, Book Club, Community activities.

Beginning to Advanced Level. All GROW Groups meet Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work welcome at Green Point Community weekly all year round Development Orders, Centrelink Centre - Meditation every Thursday Volunteer hours Probus Club of Avoca 7-8pm Meals on Wheels 4323 7483 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach 0467 558 672 Delivered meals and flexible reception@wyomingcc.org.au Bowling Club food options for people with www.probussouthpacific.org/ Koolewong, Point Clare & a functional disability microsites/avocabeach Garden Clubs Tascott Progress Association 4382 9401 4382 3372 Aims to provide resources for Australasian Native Orchid communication. Special guests, Society ParaQuad Probus Club East Gosford community involvement, heritage, Cultivation and conservation of Aust Specialist healthcare products We have now opened our doors to diversity, education, safety and small Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara delivered to your door, for all your men and women, as a combined business opportunities.

Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd continence, wound care and club, 1st Thurs 10am each month Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd Narara - 8pm respiratory and nutrition requirements - Waterford Retirement Village, Thurs Bi Monthly.

4340 5157 Professional Clinic Kincumber 0411 266 325 Support available 4325 2601 Erina Heights 1300 886 601 Community Centres Garden Club www.brightsky.com.au Public Speaking Gosford 50+ Leisure and An informal and friendly group, Develop confidence by improving History Groups Learning Centre we enjoy visiting special gardens. your speaking skills. Meetings are Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Garden owners talk on planning and Brisbane Water entertaining and educational.

Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor installation.

Historical Society Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, 4326 1462 • Coach tours • School educational Brisbane Waters Breakfast Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, linda.syddell@hotmail.com tours • Annual Street Stalls • Toastmasters Club Cards, Variety Social, Womens Participation in History Heritage Week 8:30am-10:30am Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers Matcham Garden Club Celebration Margaret Pearce 2nd and Last Sat each month - The 4324 4749 Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits 4325 2270 Hive and Library Erina Shopping with speakers and discussions Centre Gosford-Narara relating to rare and unusual plants.

Fellowship of First Fleeters 0459 240 183 Neighbourhood Centre New comers welcome - Every 2nd Central Coast For anyone School Holiday activities, playgroup, Thur 12noon to 2.30pm interested in early history or early Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters multicultural programs, community 4367 6292 family histories. Don’t need to be a Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon activities - Rooms for Hire First Fleeter.

7.15-9.30pm Health Groups admin@gnnc.com.au Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am Ourimbah RSL 4329 4477 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 1849 4362 7227 If you want to drink, Music Kariong Neighbourhood Centre that’s your business.

Gosford City Toastmasters Brisbane Water Brass ‘KNC provides the local community If you want to stop, 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Brass Band entertainment with a meeting place and hub for that’s our business.

Club 7:30 to 9:30pm for the community playing all groups, services and information.

Meet every Sat - Progress Hall 4340 1929 types of popular music Regular activities include Early Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm emcloon@bigpond.net.au Rehearsal every Tuesday childhood clinic, free family law 4323 3890 7.30pm-10pm advice, active playgroup, computer Special Interest 0419 274 012 classes, OOSH services, fitness Alcoholics Anonymous CCLC Bridge Club classes, arts & crafts, over 50’s meet every Wed 1230pm Duplicate Bridge-partner not Soundwaves friendship group, youth group, social Someone cares required for most sessions. www.

Men’s acapella 4 part harmony groups and many more services.

Anglican Church cclcbridgeclub.asn.au chorus - all ages 7pm Mon We also have an extensive resource 3 Mann St Gosford Central Coast Leagues Club Central Coast Leagues Club and DVD library for members to 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat Kieran - 0407 267 675 borrow. KNC membership starts at Better Hearing Australia 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon khutton58@gmail.com only $5 per year. Please go to our Central Coast 4323 3456 jbthomson51@gmail.com website wwww.knc.net.au for more Hearing loss management cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au information.

Support and educational group Sydney Welsh Choir 4340 1724 7 groups across the coast Central Coast Art Society Cultural not for profit organisation Providing practical experience Lectures, demonstrations and performing at concerts and various Kincumber and confidence discussion. Weekly paint-outs venues to promotoe the Welsh Neighbourhood Centre Learn the benefits to hearing aids Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations culture with our singing, also • Exercise classes Better hearing Australia Central Coast Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am performing for charity fund raising.

• Yoga for adults and children 4321 0275 - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social 4369 3378 • Community eco garden www.centralcoast.

Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford • Room hire betterhearingaustralia.org.au City Arts Centre.

Tempo Terrific Community • Health support groups 4325 1420 Showband • Counselling Central Coast Parkinson’s publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au Active showband available to play • After school activities Support Group at your community function. Wide 4363 1044 We aim to help individuals and their Central Coast Handweavers, ranging repertuore. Always seeking www.kincumber.nsw.au families better manage living with Spinners and Textile Arts Guild new members, come and join us and Parkinson’s Disease Spinning and weaving, patchwork have fun with music.

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Gueat speakers are a regular and quilting, felting and other fibre Follow us on Facebook Strait Islander Corporation feature of our meetings. and fabric crafts, community quiting Every Monday 5pm to 7pm The Mingaletta community centre 2nd Tue - 1.30pm bees - Day and Night Groups Kincumber Uniting Church provides its members and other 1800 644 189 4325 4743 4382 2462 community groups a meeting place www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au www.tempoterrific.com and referal hub for education, health, Central Coast Prostate Cancer tempoterrific@live.com well-being and cultural programs Support Group (Gosford) Central Coast Lapidary Club through consultative services and Meet last Friday Month Playgroup Minerals & Gems community programs.

Terrigal Uniting Church Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Parents and children meet socially 6 Sydney Ave Umina 9.30am to 12 noon Fieldtrips & fossicking for the parents to make friends and 4342 7515 4367 9600 Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & learn more about parenting and admin@mingaletta.com.au www.pcfa.org.au occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm - Thurs the children to have fun and play 7-10pm together.

Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure Central Coast Prostate Cancer 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Meets Fridays in School Terms Support Group (Wyong) and Learning Centre Ourimbah 0 to 5 yrs Meet last Monday Month Regular events Fitness, Yoga, 4362 2246 Session 1 - 10am to 12 noon Toukley RSL Club Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, Line Session 2 - 1pm to 2.30pm Homes Ave Toukley dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Bush Central Coast Gosford Uniting Church Hall 10.00am to 12 noon walking, Indoor bowls, Zumba, Potters Society 129 Donnison St Gosford 4356 9300 Computer and Ipad courses, Bingo, Dedicated to increasing the ceramics 4325 3695 www.pcfa.org.au Concerts on 1st and 3rd Thursday of knowlede, experience and skills of gumnutsguc@gmail.com month. members and the general public.

Dying with Dignity NSW, 43845152 Political Party Running classes, workshops, Central Coast tsc1@tac.com.au demonstrations, exhibitions and social Central Coast Greens Working to give those events - Annual exhibitions in May Branch of Greens NSW, active suffering unrelievedly from Volunteering and December - Open Day in Sept regarding ecological sustainability, terminal or incurable illness Central Coast info@ccpotters.org social and economic justice, peace the legal right to request & Refer potential volunteers to 4324 5343 and non-violence, grassroots receive medical help to die community organisations and provide democracy and getting Quarterly Meetings support to volunteers and community Friendship Force elected 3rd Thur 4369 8053 organisations. We also provide Central Coast centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au training to volunteers and managers A travel club with a difference! centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Gambling Solutions of volunteers - Information Sessions See a country from the “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary Gambling help counsellors provide inside and change the way Australian Labor Party free, confidential, professional service across the Central Coast Ourimbah/ Narara Branch you see the world. to gamblers, family and friends.

4329 7122 Discussion/action community Travel in small groups and stay with Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, recruit@volcc.org.au issues - 3 levels of Government friends in 370 clubs around the world.

Gosford, The Entrance.

Niagara Park Primary School We in turn host small groups from 4344 7992 7.30pm 1st Mon each month other clubs.

0410 309 494 Deidre 4388 9435 GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

CCLC Indoor Bowls Ladies - Mon 10am Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm Contact John 43632360 Or Bev 0403994313 National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history.

Keep fit and make friends.

4389 4423 & 4332 7378 jbthomson51@gmail.com Sailability Gosford Participation in sailing for people with disabilities, mature age volunteers invited to help us with all aspects of our sailing operations - no sailing experience required Tuesday and Thursday mornings 4382 2035 or 4322 8227 sailabilitygosford@gmail.com

Women’s Groups Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/ Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 0466 513 600 Central Coast Vietnam Veterans Association Yoga - Ladies Fully qualified with the international yoga teachers association Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Friday 11am to 12.30pm $6 per session 0419 126 100 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 0412 773 441 Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects.

2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal 4385 6276 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Kincumber View Club For ladies looking for a place to make friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days and home functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am 4390 2527 Soroptimist International Brisbane Water Soroptimists speak for women and girls of all nations through awareness advocacy and action by supporting national and international programs 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal 4367 6331 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom and explore lifes potential.

Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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Kasey Chambers postpones tour

Out & About

Community invited to ‘An Other World’

entral Coast singer Kasey Chambers has postponed her Bittersweet Tour until early next year due to being diagnosed with small nodules and inflammation on her vocal cords.

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Chambers has been advised by specialists to severely lessen her workload, which will include postponement of her Bittersweet Tour and cancellation of her Queenscliff Festival performance.

She will undergo vocal therapy for the next few months to repair the damage and ultimately avoid surgery.

“I’m so disappointed that I have to postpone the

Bittersweet Tour due to two small nodules on my vocal chords,” said Kasey.

“Doctors have advised that I lighten my workload considerably for a little while to give them a chance to heal, but luckily, if I take their advice, no surgery is needed.

“Thanks to support over the last year, with some rest and no yelling at the kids to clean their room, I’ll be back on track in no time,” said Kasey.

Tickets can be kept and used at the re-scheduled dates or refunded (excluding Queenscliff Music Festival), however, please contact your venue for all detailed ticket information.

Casey was however able to be the guest host of the ABC’s popular music program Rage on the weekend of 8 and 9 November.

Website, 23 Oct 2014 Kasey Chambers

NAISDA to perform at Carriageworks AISDA Dance College will perform ‘Your Skin My Skin’ at Carriageworks in Eveleigh, NSW from December 10 to 13.

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There will be a performance every night which will involve a blend of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island contemporary and cultural dance.

‘Your Skin My Skin’ is directed by renowned indigenous choreographer and Bangarra Artist in Residence, Frances Rings with lighting design by Karen Norris.

‘Your Skin my Skin’ will feature work by both national and international

choreographers including Craig Bary, Shaun Parker, Vicki Van Hout, Iquail Shaheed, Raymond D. Blanco and Pamela Williams.

Frances Rings will remount excerpts from two of her Bangarra works Artefact and X300.

Rings is a descendant of the Kokatha Tribe, who joined Bangarra Dance Theatre in 1993 after graduating from NAISDA Dance College.

She studied at New York’s Alvin Ailey American Dance Centre, focusing on Martha Graham and Lester Horton techniques.

NAISDA will also be joined by cultural tutors from Elcho Island’s Datiwuy clan where their Songlines will be woven through the evening.

Email, 10 Nov 2014 Sheree Foley, NAISDA

The Gosford Diary

osford’s Youth Arts Warehouse will host the YAW Theatre group’s play ‘An Other World’ over two nights on December 10 and 11.

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Amy Robertson, 17, and Daniel White, 15, wrote the script and are in charge of directing the cast.

The stage is set to invite the audience into a circus world of freaks and individuals with animalistic qualities.

The young playwrights

created their own characters’ costumes, lighting sets, props and even the posters.

Youth Arts coordinator Sharon Aldrick said: “We empower our young participants to gain valuable industry skills to become our next generation of actors,

writers, directors and even stage managers.”

“They are part of the whole process from concept to production.”

Email, 7 Nov 2014 Sharon Aldrick, Regional Youth Support Services

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he Gosford North Rotary Club was busy using lots of elbow grease at the recent Graffiti Removal Day across Wyoming and North Gosford.

The aim of the day was to encourage people to volunteer their time and get involved in the removal and

prevention of graffiti.

Volunteers from Gosford Council, Local MPs and Police from Brisbane Waters

For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251

Email, 31 Oct 2014 Michael Sharpe, Gosford North Rotary Club

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Touch Football Gala Day oly Cross Catholic School had six teams compete at the Central Coast Catholic Schools Touch Football Gala Day on Tuesday, October 21.

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Those who competed were predominately from Years 5 and 6.

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They won the first five out of six games with their only loss to Caves Beach.

The score was 21 – 0 and Caves Beach proved to be undefeated throughout the day.

The boys’ softball coach Mr Colin Cashman said: “The boys did not give up despite the score and I was very pleased with their efforts.”

Newsletter, 28 Oct 2014 Colin Cashman, Point Clare Public School

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Thomas Bateup takes out major Storm awards he Gosford Kariong Storm Rugby League Football Club concluded a highly successful 2014 season by holding its annual presentation afternoon at the Central Leagues Club in mid-October.

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Following on from a stunning winter in which the Storm tasted premiership success in the U13s, were runners up in the U16s and finalists in the U14 and U10 divisions, there were many trophies to be handed out and much backslapping and frivolity to be both worn, and had, respectively.

Rugby league prospects, John Connolly and Thomas Bateup, shared the club’s coveted Senior Player of the Year Award while the tenacious U10’s halfback Ryan Bird flew off with the 2014 Junior Award.

Prop forward Thomas Bateup, who starred for both the U15 and U16s teams throughout a busy 2014, backed up to also claim the President’s Player of the Year prize.

The inaugural Clint Gosper Memorial Trophy was awarded to the Storm’s canteen coordinator Kellie Hodge, who alongside Colleen Bird and Sharyn Oatley helped turn a tidy profit from the tuck-shop.

Robbie Campbell’s U9(1) s claimed the Mini League Team of the Year Award, while the tireless Vanessa Bird was acknowledged as the Gosford Kariong Manager of the Year for her work with the U10s.

Coach of the Year went

The Storm's major award winners (clockwise from top left) Thomas Bateup, Ryan Bird and John Connolly

to rookie mentor Blake Laybutt, whose feat of taking an U14 preseason squad that comprised just six players, and building a cohesive, well patronized footy team which ultimately fell just a try or two short of featuring on grand final day, was nothing short of remarkable.

Gosford Kariong’s Best and Fairest awards throughout the various age groups were presented to Alex Montgomery, Daniel Su, Hayden Green, Logan Campbell, Jeremy Belcher, Blake Taylor, Nash DorattMavin, Ryan Bird, Zac Campbell, Rylee Oakes, Jack Payne, Troy Ghilardi and Bailey Cregan.

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Ace Buchan to compete in Australian Open

Top sportspersons awarded

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he Central Coast Academy of Sport Awards were held on Wednesday, October 29, at Mingara Recreation Club with over 350 people in attendance.

Over 180 athletes were recognised with certificates, mayoral awards and prizes throughout the evening.

Academy chairman Mr Mark Holton said: “We get to recognise the incredible talent we produce on the Central Coast in a wonderful event, professionally run and managed.

“I often sit back and reflect that over 10 years, the Academy of Sport must surely be one of the region’s greatest assets and when

you see the quality of the athletes with whom we work, this is clearly evident.”

Male Athlete of the Year went to Tumbi Umbi’s Corey Jones for golf; Female Athlete of the Year went to Avoca’s Macy Callaghan for surfing; the Chairman’s Award went to North Avoca’s Bianca Khoury for basketball; the Board of Directors’ Inspirational Athlete Award went to Terrigal’s Megan Burgess for swimming;

Sandon Whittaker, Ace Buchan and Darcy Crump

voca’s Adrian (Ace) Buchan is set to compete at next year’s Hurley Australian Open of Surfing to be staged at Manly from February 7 to 15.

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The Hurley Australian Open of Surfing is known for bringing some of the biggest names in surf and

skate to Sydney shores with the event launch on October 30, no exception.

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Professionals (ASP) World No.2, Sally Fitzgibbons attended along with ASP World No.17, Ace Buchan.

“I live on the Central Coast, so this is the closest thing I have to a hometown event,” Buchan said.

“Hurley put on a great event and the local community really get behind it.

“We have huge crowds watching the surfing and it’s great to have skating and art exhibitions all going on at the same time too.

“I’m really looking forward to coming back here next February,” said Ace. Hurley founder Bob Hurley said: “We’re so excited to be heading back to Manly beach for another massive celebration of surf and skate in Australia.”

“The buzz the event creates is huge, and now people know just how amazing the event will be, so we’re expecting even bigger things from 2015.”

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Macy Callaghan and Corey Jones

the Ray Sandell Award for Exceptional Service went to Larry Spencer for athletics; the Donnica Clarke Foundation Scholarship went to Lake Munmorah’s Ashley Sweetnam for Future Stars; and the Dedication to Sporting Excellence Award went to Paul Sinclair for rugby.

Media release, 30 Oct 2014 Jack Baker, Central Coast Academy of Sport

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Coast Community News - November 12, 2014 - Page 23

Mariners lose one they should have won 43rd minute free kick from Serbian midfielder Nebojša Marinkovic earned Perth Glory their first ever win at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, November 9, and consigned Central Coast Mariners to their third consecutive defeat in the Hyundai A-League.

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Following a first half largely dominated by Phil Moss’s men, Marinkovic sent an unstoppable effort from all of 25 yards beyond Liam Reddy to score what would later prove to be the only goal of the game.

In front of 6,391 supporters on the banks of the Brisbane Water, the yellow and navy enjoyed plenty of periods of promise.

However, they couldn’t manage to find a way beyond Glory custodian and ex-Mariners stopper Danny Vukovic, who was in excellent form on the night.

Central Coast pushed Perth via efforts from Nick Fitzgerald, Isaka Cernak, Anthony Caceres and Mitch Duke in the first 45, but each time the opportunities either lacked the power or precision to trouble the 29-year-old goalkeeper, or Vukovic came up with a telling intervention.

Marinkovic’s screamer just before half-time came after a rather needless foul

outside the box from a Mariners perspective.

Nevertheless, the former Hapoel Haifa midfield schemer showed his class to bend an effort around the wall and beyond Central Coast stopper Reddy to give his side the lead.

Reddy made two strong saves from Irish hitman Andy Keogh in the second stanza to ensure the Mariners remained firmly in the contest, but Vukovic also displayed some of his best work when he reacted sharply to deny Duke on the volley with around 20 minutes remaining.

While the Mariners showed energy late in the game as they sought to find a leveller, even the attacking introductions of Malick Mané, Richárd Vernes and Matt Sim weren’t enough to break down a Glory outfit who advanced to the top of the Hyundai A-League ladder following their win.

Post-game, Central Coast Mariners head coach

Phil Moss said that he was confident that a return to the winner’s list was not too far away should his men - as expected - stick to their structures and remain unified.

“I thought we completely dominated the first half and I have said all along that I am a process driven coach, and I stick by that,” Moss said.

“I want my team to play a good brand of football, a brave brand of football playing out from the back.

“First half I thought we did that and completely dominated.

“It was just missing the finishing touches in the top third [and] it’s goals that change games.

“We created some great chances on the back of fantastic build up play and that really impressed me but obviously the result is the disappointing aspect of today’s outing.

“We copped the suckerpunch and we couldn’t find the equalising goal second

half, but I was very confident that if we could have got the equaliser then we would have gone on with it today.

“We just have to keep playing the football that we want to play, and if the performances are anything to go by, then results will

start to come,” he said.

Central Coast Mariners have no time to dwell on Sunday’s loss to Glory, as the Club has the chance to qualify for the inaugural Final of the Westfield FFA Cup on Wednesday, November 12.

Moss’s men will take on

Josep Gombau’s Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium in South Australia in the second Westfield FFA Cup semi-final.

Media release, 9 Nov 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

Marlins lose high scoring clash T

he Central Coast Marlins baseball team were defeated 9-7 by a strong finishing Baulkham Hills on Sunday, November 9, at Baseball Park in Springfield.

The Marlins started well and jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the third inning.

Baulkham Hills replied with a run of their own in the top of the fourth inning to

come back to 2-1.

Marlins rode the arm of starting pitcher Jarrod Eacott who delivered six strong innings, allowing the Marlins to hold onto their

lead and carry a 7-1 lead into the eighth.

A pitching change allowed Baulkham Hills to spark into action and that they did.

Scattered hits coupled with a couple of poor defensive plays saw Baulkham Hills tie the game at 7-7 and then jump ahead with a game ending 9-7 lead in the ninth.

Marlins had two runners on base in the bottom of the ninth but failed to get the big

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Mick Ashton led the way offensively with four hits, whilst Jason Rees had three.

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