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Work has commenced on new commuter car park in Gosford arly works and site investigations began on the new commuter car park in Gosford on Wednesday, January 28.

The Gosford Commuter Car Park Project, located at 132-134 Faunce St and 253 Mann St, is part of the Transport Access program, a NSW Government initiative to provide a better experience for public transport customers by delivering accessible, modern secure and integrated transport infrastructure. Site investigations have been undertaken to test ground materials. These works involved digging potholes in the Mann St footpath and drilling boreholes in Faunce and Mann Sts. Early works activities also involved earth works and installation of underground services. The car park is expected to provide a further 65 commuter car parking spaces. Flyer, 26 Jan 2015 Transport for NSW

The new commuter car park site in Gosford

Waterways polluted by a series of sewage overﬂows osford Council is advising the community to avoid using public waterways in parts of Terrigal, Wamberal, Avoca, North Avoca, Kincumber, Erina and Springfield until further notice following a series of sewage overflows on Wednesday, January 28.

Council’s water quality monitoring is indicating that waterways including Terrigal Lagoon and Avoca Lake might be or still are affected. Although these water quality monitoring results are improving, potential pollution

levels have not yet dropped to a level where the public health alert can be lifted. Potential sewage pollution of waterways can pose risks to public health. Temporary warning signs remain in place as a

precaution to advise the community that waterways in these areas might be affected and to avoid swimming and other recreational activities at these locations. Recent heavy rainfall across the region is thought

to have caused a number of sewage pump stations to overflow on Wednesday, January 28 at the following locations: Pinetree Lane, Brunswick Rd, Hastings Rd and Willoughby Rd in Terrigal; Windsor Rd in Wamberal; The Round Dr in Avoca; Tramway Rd in North Avoca; Hawk St in Kincumber; Pateman Rd in Erina; and Newcastle St in Springfield.

Crews are continuing to monitor water quality in and around these locations. Council is also liaising with all relevant authorities, including the NSW Environment Protection Authority, in-line with Council’s response procedures. Council would also like to assure the community that this public health alert does not apply to the drinking

water supply. The drinking water supply has not been affected by these incidents. Council monitors the region’s drinking water quality at every stage of the supply system to make sure residents receive water that meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

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

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

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Parents Helpline 132 055 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099 Horizons (For men with children) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

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

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

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

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

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

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

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

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Memorial service to be held for Voyager sinking A service will be held on Saturday, February 14, at the CPO Jonathan Rogers Memorial at Rogers Park, Woy Woy, to commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Voyager. The program will include a short march with the Naval Band and Australian Naval Cadets from TS Hawkesbury from the Everglades Country Club car park at 11:30am to the Memorial for the service at 12pm. Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Campus, will read out the names of those men who lost their lives on that tragic day. Following the service, a lunch will be served at Everglades Country Club at 1pm for $40. No tickets will be available for purchase on the day. To purchase a ticket, contact Bruce Smith on 4382 6146. Email, 5 Jan 2015 Bruce Smith, Naval Association of Australia Central Coast Sub Section

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Kincumber residents assured that magnetic ﬁelds are harmless

Performing Arts Centre design under review

Conservatorium, a 1000 seat theatre, a 1000 seat convention hall, a jazz club and a television recording studio. The design also allows for indoor and outdoor dining facilities which are important in enhancing the event experience for guests. The building designs have been based on a needs analysis report prepared by the Friends of Performing Arts Precinct (FoPAP) and much consultation with community members and experts in the areas of theatre design, sound engineering and convention management. Designs for the façade of the building have evolved from practical to impressive,

esidents in Melville St, Kincumber have voiced concerns about the 66,000 volts of electricity that will be running along overhead power lines in the street. The changes come as a result of the proposed construction of the EnergyAustralia Substation at Empire Bay. “The focus has been on the substation and no one has had any idea that the power lines were going through the street,” said Ruth Ross, president of the Residents of Kincumber Association.

the status of the upgrade with newsletters and regular updates. “It’s the most heavily populated area of the whole route,” said Ms Ross. “There is a preschool, sporting oval and a retirement village, all very good reasons to consider the health risk of putting 66,000 volts overheard,” she said.

be serviced from existing substations from Woy Woy and Avoca resulting in the power lines being run down Melville St. Residents are concerned that the 66,000 volts, compared to the current 11,000 volts will pose a health risk to those living in close proximity to the power lines, however Mr Hamonet claims that there will be little difference in terms of the level of electromagnetic field and if anything, there may be less. “Magnetic fields are produced by current which has to push the voltage along the line. “The higher the voltage, the less current is required which then reduces the level of magnetic field,” said Mr Hamonet. Concerned resident Joanne Hughes thinks that EnergyAustralia should consider alternate routes for the power lines or the possibility of putting them underground and ensuring residents are aware of the issue. “They should be consulting more with residents, not everyone received the letters that we received, not everyone in this street is aware of it,” said Ms Hughes. However Mr Hamonet claims that residents have been kept informed about

voltage should not affect residents any more than the power lines that are currently in place. “Magnetic ﬁelds generated by power lines are no greater than those generated by a plasma TV or a home computer,” said Mr Hamonet. According to EnergyAustralia,the power lines along Melville St, Kincumber were constructed in 1976 with an original view to connect to a substation in the Empire Bay area. The power lines are currently operating at 11,000 volts however, they have the capacity to function at 66,000. The power line structure will not be replaced in full to cater for the substation however according to Mr Hamonet, two, possibly three power poles will be replaced for general maintenance as well as the upgrade of overhead support structures. Representatives of Melville St met with MP Chris Hartcher on Friday, November 12, to discuss their concerns and possible alternatives.

he proposed performing arts centre to be constructed on the in line with feedback that an Mr Hamonet said that According to Allyn existing Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) site is a priority, iconic building identifying a Hamonet, spokesperson EnergyAustralia operates says Belinda Suann, Business Development Manager at Central performing arts and cultural for EnergyAustralia, the new well within health regulation precinct beside Gosford’s substation would need to guidelines and the increased Coast Leagues Club.

The proposed concept received overwhelming community support at the Gosford Challenge Mid Term Review and well known performing artists, celebrities and business people have also lent their support. Gosford Council is

currently completing due diligence reports in the leadup to sourcing funding for the project. “The performing arts centre remains high on our agenda and we are working with Council towards making the concept a reality. “In the meantime, the

waterfront needs to be the uncompromising outcome. Ms Suann said the Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to making the site immediately available for the project.

Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to supporting the performing arts, particularly through our entertainment program,” said Ms Suann. The plans for the proposed performing arts centre incorporate a new home for the Central Coast

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Changes to dog exercise areas in Davistown, Kincumber and Saratoga

osford City Council has endorsed the re-opening of the dog off has been closed to dog off and on leash activity leash exercise area at Illoura Reserve, Mireen Ave Davistown.

The dog off leash exercise area was suspended at the Reserve in October last year in response to an urgency motion regarding the potential impact of dog off leash activity on the Bush Stone-curlew, a threatened species under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. Council claims to be implementing a number of measures to reduce the potential impact of re-opening dog off leash

areas on the surrounding environment including the implementation of black chain wire fencing to reduce pedestrian and dog access to the woodland and beach area at the south western portion of Pippi Point, educational sign posting informing patrons of the sensitive nature of the foreshore environment and signage reminding dog owners of their legal responsibility in the collection and proper

due to the proximity to a children’s playground and Saratoga Oval Reserve, Willaroo Rd, Saratoga has been restricted to on leash activity only. Council will review its recommendations for all six sites in 24 months. Endorsed sites will be re-opened for dog off leash activity once signage has been installed and recommendations actioned.

disposal of dog faeces. Council also states that regular monitoring of the area will be undertaken and should Council or local environment groups detect Bush Stone-curlew breeding in any of the reserves, the designated areas in which the breeding is taking place may, upon assessment, be temporarily closed to dogs and their owners. A second area at Broadwater Reserve, Seabreeze Ave, Kincumber

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oastal Residents Incorporated president Mr Len Gibbons said Gosford Council has failed to provide proper comprehensive consultation for the new Sea Level Rise Study in Gosford Council’s Draft Estuary Management Plan.

“Planning mechanisms for developments in sea level rise affected areas will be identiﬁed while building controls will be considered for both existing and proposed developments,” said Mr Gibbons. “The exhibition period for the Estuary Management Plan closed Friday July 29, 2011. “Gosford Harbour is one of the most badly affected

ﬂood areas in the region and the proposed building restrictions may also impact on the multi-million dollar Gosford Harbour Landing Project. “Another key consideration of the Sea Level Rise Study will be to obtain legal advice on liability related to the risk of inundation from sea level rise. “Where Gosford Council

is a partner for major building projects there may be increased liability for both Gosford Council and its residents and this risk must be identified,” he said. Mr Gibbons said many areas that are forecast to be affected by sea level rise are flood prone and floor levels for new homes must be built to 2.45 metres above current average sea level. “Further increases in

these ﬂoor levels will impose additional costs on families building homes. “The 9000 families in Gosford City affected by Gosford Council and State Government sea level rise policies, will experience more pressure on their livelihood and wellbeing if these proposed building restrictions are accepted by Gosford Council and the NSW State Government,” he said. Media Release, 27 Jul 2011 Len Gibbons, Coastal Residents Incorporated

Gosford continues to work on partnership osford Council has said it will continue to work in partnership with Wyong Council on a number of regional initiatives to help improve services for residents across the Central Coast.

Both Councils currently work collaboratively on a number of projects and Gosford mayor Cr Laure Maher said Gosford is looking forward to continuing to improve the efﬁciency of services into the future. Cr Maher said both Councils will continue to look at ways that rate payer dollars can be most effectively used. “We will carry on working

Cr Maher said Gosford and Wyong had successfully regionalised services in a number of areas. “We currently work with Wyong in the areas of road safety, waste services and social planning among many others,” he said. Gosford Councils acting general manager Mr Stephen Glen said streamlining services will allow the sharing

together with Wyong Council to provide services that will beneﬁt the entire community and give residents value for their rates. “Both Councils have worked tirelessly in the establishment of the Central Coast Water Corporation and with that project beginning to progress we can now focus our efforts on regionalising more services,” he said.

Agreement signed by Super Clinic $7 million agreement has been signed by Reliance GP Super Clinic Pty Ltd of Wyoming after the company was chosen to provide the Central Coast GP Super Clinic following a competitive tender process. Acting Minister for Health and Ageing Mr Mark Butler welcomed the signing and said it was a welcome boost to health care on the southern end of the Central Coast. “This GP Super Clinic will deliver better access to coordinated health services for locals,” minister Butler said. “The Gillard Government wants to make it easier for all Australians to see and contact a doctor and GP Super Clinics around the country are making this happen.” The Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, who secured the funding commitment for the GP Super Clinic during the 2010 election campaign, warmly welcomed the announcement. “This is an important step to providing greater access to medical care for the people of the Central Coast,” said Ms O’Neill. “Reliance will establish a new GP Super Clinic, building on its record of working with local hospitals, local GPs and community organisations.” “Reliance is also planning to develop an outreach clinic on the Bouddi Peninsula, which currently has no medical services at all, subject to the availability of appropriate commercially zoned land. “South Central Coast GP Super Clinic will provide integrated, multidisciplinary, team-based, patientcentred healthcare under one roof. “It will take pressure off

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other GP services across the southern end of the Coast. “Patients at the new GP Super Clinic will be able to access care from GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals. “Importantly, the new Super Clinic will help take pressure off our local hospital. “The South Central Coast Clinic will have a strong emphasis on chronic disease and preventive health care and plans to bring together general practice, physiotherapy, dietetics, podiatry, psychology, speech pathology, audiology, hearing, exercise physiology, diabetes, pathology, pharmacy and radiology,” said Ms O’Neill. Mr Butler said that the GP Super Clinic would play an important role in training the next generation of local health professionals. “The South Central Coast GP Super Clinic will have a focus on training and education for medical, nursing and allied health students, and act as a major site for GP registrar training,” said Mr Butler. “Training the new healthcare workforce here on the Central Coast will help build up the numbers of GPs and other health professionals in the workforce so we can meet the needs of Central Coast residents,” said Ms O’Neill.

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of resources and expertise between both Councils. “The regionalisation of services between Gosford and Wyong has allowed us to pool resources and share knowledge to help improve the efﬁciency of services right across the Central Coast region. “Working together allows us to effectively provide key services to ensure the best outcomes for the community,” said Mr Glen. Reliance Medical Centre in Wyoming Photo: Naomi Bridges

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olf Garda of Springﬁeld has been awarded an Australia Day 2012 Emergency Services Medal (ESM).

He joined the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) at Blacktown as a volunteer in 1987 and transferred to Gosford in 1990. He became Deputy Controller (Administration) in 1992 and was appointed to his current role of SES Gosford Local Controller three years later. Mr Garda has devoted much time to the SES and has participated in many signiﬁcant SES operations and activities and in many community events including numerous talks and presentations to schools and other community organisations. His key achievements include initiating major renovations to the Gosford Local Headquarters after the Rural Fire Service vacated the building in 1998-99. He instigated and organised the conversion of the cramped and unsuitable premises into an effective SES Unit Headquarters with facilities for training, operations, stores and

students of the college with the opportunity to give back to their community facilitating volunteering for Donnison St Outreach, Mary Macs Woy Woy, St Vincent De Paul, Red Cross, Legacy, Macquarie Fields Indigenous Program, Caritas K’s, the Heart Foundation and the Haven Education Centre just to name a few. In recent times, Patrick has raised money for the Queensland Flood Appeal, Christian Brothers in the Philippines, the Donnica Clarke Foundation, St Joseph’s Walgett, St Edmunds Wahroonga and Coast Shelter. Pat has volunteered thousands of hours of community work while also encouraging others to get involved, his attitude and enthusiasm for helping others is both infectious and inspiring. His commitment to volunteering, fundraising, advocacy and action over the past 15 years has made a signiﬁcant impact on past

and present St Edwards’ students and his great work is appreciated by many throughout the wider community. In a ceremony celebrating those achieving great things in the community, audiences enjoyed entertainment from Youth in Performing Art (YIPA) students, with Gosford City Town Crier, Stephen Clarke as Master of Ceremonies. Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen said that all of this year’s nominees made a signiﬁcant contribution to Gosford City. “The residents recognised at today’s ceremony should be proud of the work they do within our community, their enthusiasm and dedication to helping others is what makes our community great. “I would like to congratulate all of our nominees and this year’s category winners for their outstanding efforts, these accolades are truly well deserved,” said Cr Macfadyen.

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garaging for Unit vehicles. Since his appointment as Local Controller, Mr Garda has taken the Unit from strength to strength, providing exemplary leadership, encouraging all members to participate fully, and ensuring that the Unit delivers a high quality of service to the local community. He is also a highly skilled and sought-after trainer and assessor. Mr Garda’s distinguished career as a volunteer over many years reﬂects great credit on him, the Gosford SES Unit and the SES in NSW. Email, 16 Jan 2012 Adrian Bey, Government House

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The winner of the Arts ome of Gosford City’s ﬁnest were recognised at the Australia Day Community Awards in a ceremony at Laycock St Community Culture and Entertainment category was Patonga Theatre on Sunday, January 22.

In all, 52 citizens were nominated for a Community Award across the nine categories on offer. This year, local school teacher from St Edwards College Mr Patrick Dell, was named Citizen of the Year for his continued advocacy for social justice and volunteer work for countless organisations. Mr Dell is the social justice coordinator at St Edwards College, East Gosford, a position he said he takes on with great commitment, dedication and enthusiasm. He tirelessly volunteers his time to countless charitable causes within the community. In his position as social justice coordinator, he encourages young men to donate their time and teaches them the beneﬁt of giving to others. He has been the driving force behind the school’s Waterford Project in which students complete 20 hours of community service annually. Patrick has provided

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Mayor Cr Laurie Maher with Bruce Dent of St Josephs Workshop, Katie Dixon, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Steve Robson, William Fortier, Pat Dell, Ros Greener, Briana Shaw, Con Ryan representing the 5 Lands Walk and Clr Jim Macfadyen

resident Jocelyn Maughan while the winner of the Business category was Ocean Beach Surf Life Saver Katie Dixon who is a dedicated cancer researcher. The winner of the Community Event category was the 5 Lands Walk and the Environment award winner was Wires Central Coast volunteer William Fortier. Ros Greener was recognised in the Senior category for her work at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, Rachelle King was the winner of the Sport category for her results in Surf Life Saving and the Youth category was won by Steve Robson. The Volunteer organisation category was won by St Joseph’s Workshop and the individual volunteer category was won by Brianna Shaw for her work with the Brain Injury Unit at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre.

arara resident Ms Susan Carr has received an Order of Australia Medal for her service to youth through Girl Guides Australia.

She has been a national training team member of the Girl Guides Association since 1998, a board bember of the Girl Guides Association of NSW and the ACT in 2001 and 2006-2009 and a training adviser since 2009. She has been the chair of the NSW Training Committee since 2009 and a member from 1997-2003 and 20052011. Ms Carr was a member of the NSW Membership Management Committee since 1997-2008 and since 2009. She was also a state support group adviser in 1997-2002, member of the NSW Properties Management Committee from 1998-2001 and a member of the NSW State Council from 19972001. Susan was also a planning committee member and local association adviser in the NSW Local AssociationSupport Group Conferences

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from 1982-1995, a region training adviser at Coastal Valleys since 2008, an administrator in the Western Sydney Region in 2007-2008, a region leader on the Central Coast from 2001-2006 and an acting district leader at Warners Bay, Ourimbah and Point Koonarong at various times. She was the district leader for Gosford City from 19982001, district leader at Niagara Park from 1991-1996, support group president from 19821985 and local association adviser for the Central Coast, 1989-1995. Susan was the support group member at Wyoming and Niagara Park from 1980-1991 and has been a teacher at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in the Entrance for 23 years and held various positions on the school’s P and F in Wyoming from 1979-1985. Email, 16 Jan 2012 Adrian Bey, Government House

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osford Cr Jim Macfadyen has called on the State Government to regulate s149 (5) planning certiﬁcates across all relevant councils to give consistency, stability and common sense. all NSW councils who are affected. “It’s important that the message be consistent across all relevant councils in NSW, that residents feel their future is stable and that common sense prevails,” he said.

level rise, only 16, including Gosford, have issued 149(5) certificates notifying property owners,” said Cr Macfadyen. “Up to 9000 properties in Gosford Local Government Area could be affected by the s149(5) certificates. “Council issued these certificates under advice and good intentions, but I now realise that there is no stability in the matter unless it is regulated across

Cr Macfadyen successfully moved, at the council meeting on Tuesday, July 3, that Council remove the s149 (5) planning certiﬁcates message that related to sea level rise until the NSW State Government legislates that all Councils in NSW give a clear direction to all property owners who are affected by this event. “Of the 50 Local Government Areas in NSW that are affected by sea

Media Release, 6 Jul 2012 Jim Macfadyen, Gosford Council Cr Jim Macfadyen and Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken Photo: ValsPix

Coast population increases by 10% in 5 years

Glen is acting general manager

osford Council appointed Mr Stephen Glen as the acting general manager at its meeting of Tuesday, July 3.

Mr Glen, who was formerly performing the role of director of city services, took on the role of acting general manager following Mr Peter Wilson’s retirement last month. Mr Peter Armour is now performing the role of acting director of city services. At the meeting, mayor Cr Laure Maher said it would take around six months for the role of the general manager to be permanently ﬁlled with Mr Glen expected to ﬁll the position until early next year.

he 2011 census information for the Central Coast has been released, showing an increase in population of 29,458 to 312,184 from the 2006 census.

which decreased from 5284 to 5038. The median weekly household income increased across the board with Gosford up from $835 to $1013, East Gosford from $679 to $863, Terrigal from $1121 to $1323, Lisarow from $1335 to $1558 and Avoca from $1147 to $1458. Median mortgage repayments also increased with Terrigal recording an increase of $434 from $1121 to $2167. Median weekly rent was also on the rise with East

In the 2011 census, the number of males on the Coast was 150,702 and the number of females was 161,482 with a median age of 41. In the 2006 census, however, the average number of males was 136, 143 and number of females was 146,583 with a median age of 40. Looking at ﬁve suburbs in the Gosford LGA, comprising Gosford, East Gosford, Terrigal, Lisarow and Avoca, population increased in all bar Lisarow,

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Gosford recording a $65 increase from $195 to $260. The average number of families living in Gosford, east Gosford, Avoca and Terrigal increased with Gosford going from 636 to 783, East Gosford from 904 to 1021, Terrigal from 2660 to 2913 and Avoca from 1128 to 1177. Lisarow’s average number of families decreased by 58 going to 1373. Website, 12 Jul 2012 Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Pre-emptive emergency declared in Gosford LGA T

he NSW Rural Fire Service undertook a number of strategies on the Central Coast over the weekend of January 12 and 13 in preparation for expected heat wave conditions.

In preparation for the expected conditions a preemptive emergency, under section 44 of the Rural Fires Act, was declared for the Gosford Local Government area. The emergency declaration provided the incident management team with the ability to coordinate interagency resources and have access to support agency resources and funding if it was required. An Incident Management Team (IMT) was established at the Fire Control Centre at Kariong, representing the various coordination agencies. IMT’s are generally set up once an incident develops to

The strike team and catering personnel on standby over the weekend

a signiﬁcant or major level. In this case, the weather conditions and ﬁre activity across the State resulted in a pre-emptive IMT being established.

In addition, a Rural Fire Service strike team consisting of ﬁve heavy tankers and crew remained on standby at the Fire Control Centre for quick response.

Fire and Rescue NSW also had a Strike positioned on the Central Coast. These were in addition to the normal availability of ﬁre crews.

Support crews, including communications personnel, catering, bulk water and aviation specialists were also placed on standby and assisted behind the scenes

to bolster the fire fighting capabilities. Fire spotting air craft was also deployed across the region in addition to the local trail bike squad doing their regular patrols. “The preparation and readiness of the fire fighters and support personnel ensured there was an immediate response capability to incidents on the Central Coast,” said NSW Rural Fire Service community safety officer Mr Rolf Poole. “Spot fires are likely to spread fires kilometres in front of the main fire front. “Accordingly, it is vital that fires are detected and reported as quickly as possible so that crews can respond immediately,” said Mr Poole. A similar approach was taken for the heat wave on Tuesday, January 8, with a pre-emptive emergency declared, however, the fire fighting resources were not required. Email, 14 Jan 2013 Rolf Poole, NSW Rural Fire Service

1462 homeless persons on the Coast T

Community Centre, Coast heating or eating, and he Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has, for the ﬁrst time, said Mr Maher. Compared to last Shelter is able to provide unfortunately at Christmas released a detailed Census report for the Central Coast on ﬁnancial year, Coast Shelter numerous services including time, it is a choice between homelessness.

“There is still a need for further refinement of these figures, however, it is of great assistance to Central Coast Charities to allow us to better forward plan,” said Coast Shelter executive officer Mr Laurie Maher. “The very nature of homelessness means it will always be difficult to obtain exact figures.

The CPO Jonathan Rogers Memorial in Woy Woy

“In this Census the ABS have made a genuine attempt to collect more accurate ﬁgures which is very helpful. “They have quite properly included people staying temporarily with other house holders, couch surfers, and those living in severely crowded dwellings in the total of 1,462 homeless persons on the Central Coast.

has been able to provide accommodation to 553 homeless persons compared to 490 persons in the year before. “We were able to provide other assistance to 1,983 persons to help them retain their accommodation, ﬁnd other options or at least help them cope better with their homelessness. “From our new Coast

“While we accept that there is still the possibility of underestimation, it is great to have some hard data to assist with forward planning,” Maher stated. “With the help of our volunteers, other agencies and Government funding, Coast Shelter has been able to assist increasing numbers of our fellow citizens doing it tough,”

legal advice, no interest loans, meals, showers, assistance with gas and electricity bills, tenancy advice and even haircuts and podiatry checkups,” Maher stated. “With the increased cost of living, higher rents and energy costs, more and more people are having trouble meeting every day expenses. “In winter, many families are forced to choose between

gifts or food. “As a result of the wonderful generosity of the Central Coast community, Coast Shelter distributed special food hampers and gifts to make Christmas a little more enjoyable for families doing it tough,” said Maher. Media Release, 21 Dec 2012 Heidi Blyth, Coast Shelter

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Unidentiﬁed creature still a mystery n unidentiﬁed creature that washed up on Wamberal beach on Tuesday, June 25, is currently being studied by Quarantine in an attempt to identify it.

The giant rat-like creature was examined by local environmental activist Mr Jake Cassar and has been described as similar to a brush tailed possum. Mr Cassar said he wasn’t sure it was a brush tailed possum, as it was “a little bit different”. “It has a very elongated skull, very, very long ears, very sharp teeth, much like a rodent and very humanlike hands and a long tail. ‘It is a very powerful, large creature. “I would love to think it’s something unusual or not

known, but I’m just really not sure. “There are many different views out there, but whatever happens, I have had a heap of fun and this thing has captured the attention and imagination of thousands,” said Jake. An answer from Quarantine was expected to be received on Monday, July 1, however, it was not available at the time Coast Community News went to press. Kaitlin Watts, 1 Jul 2013

New weed endangers threatened species

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new exotic weed has been discovered on Saratoga Island Nature Reserve in Brisbane Water near Davistown.

The invasive weed known as Sicilian Sea Lavender (Limonium hyblaeum) has been known to displace native species in both South Australia and Victoria, but this is the ﬁrst time it has been found invading natural environments on the Central Coast. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) acting regional manager, Mr Alan Henderson said that the weed was invading the important saltmarsh vegetation communities on the island. “The weed is displacing native plant species and it can lead to the loss of biodiversity and impact on these fragile and important communities. “Sea lavender is used in cultivated gardens, but

its escape into natural bushland is devastating to environment and it has now become an invasive weed causing problems on the island,” Mr Henderson said. Coastal saltmarsh is listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act as an endangered ecological community and provides important habitat for marine and terrestrial animals such as crabs, molluscs, insects and spiders. Fish species also use the area during tidal ﬂooding and many migratory wading birds use the areas for roosting and feeding. “Our priority is to rid the island of this weed to help the saltmarsh areas recover and ensure this important habitat is maintained for native species of the Central

Coast. “We will engage bush regeneration contractors to undertake work to remove the weed,” Mr Henderson said. This will involve hand removal of the weed species and include measures to prevent the weed spreading or recolonising. The dumping of garden refuse into natural areas is one way that weeds can disperse, particularly close to waterways. The community is reminded to ensure they use appropriate methods for the disposal of garden refuse including green bins supplied by council. Media release, 21 Jun 2013 Susan Davis, National Parks and Wildlife Service

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Ettalong. The owner reported two people on board and indicated the boat had a mechanical failure. Skipper Norm Smith and his crew on Central Coast 22 were assigned to assist. The runabout was towed off the beach and back to the Blackwall ramp. The radio operator at the Point Clare base received the ﬁrst call for help on Saturday, January 3, around 9:20am from a ﬁve metre runabout in Hardys Bay. The three men on board reported mechanical problems. Skipper Norm Smith, aboard Central Coast 21, was tasked to assist and the vessel was towed to the Lintern St ramp. While this incident was still underway, just after 9:30am,

Skipper Ken Sharp on patrol aboard Central Coast 22 was ﬂagged down on The Broadwater by a ﬁve metre runabout. The two people on-board said their boat’s engine had failed and asked for a tow to Gosford boat ramp. Around 1pm, the radio room received another call for help from a Sea Doo PWC at Lobster Beach. The owner reported that the engine would not start and the two people on-board needed help to get back to Lions Park at Woy Woy. Central Coast 22 was sent to assist. At 1:30pm Skipper Peter Ashworth and his crew on Central Coast 21 were sent out to search for a green hulled vessel reported to have a mechanical failure.

The owner thought he was near Blackwall Channel. As Central Coast 21 traversed Paddys Channel its crew was ﬂagged down by a 5.5 metre Caribbean runabout. The boat’s owner reported engine failure and asked for a tow to the Blackwall Ramp. The request was OK’d by the watch ofﬁcer, Robert Smith, and the search task for a green hulled vessel was transferred to Central Coast 22. The green vessel was found to be a six metre Haines Hunter with two people on-board. It was located at 2:20pm off Pelican Island and was towed to Gosford Ramp. Meanwhile, at 2:15pm, Central Coast 21 was assigned to assist a 4.5 metre runabout with two people

on board, stranded on a sand bar near Pretty Beach. Skipper Peter Ashworth manoeuvred the rescue boat as closely as possible in the tricky conditions and skill throwing a heaving line enabled a tow-rope to be passed. The runabout was then dragged to deeper water and jump-started. It was escorted back to the Koolewong Ramp. All those assisted thanked the Marine Rescue volunteer boat crews and radio room operators for giving up their time to provide the help needed on the water especially during this time of year. Media releases, 4 and 5 Jan 2015 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

Main development and environment plans to come into effect This report is to include a review of applications that have been lodged to ensure the Development Control Plan is achieving the intent of council and the new Local Environment Plan. The Development Control Plan was amended in order to ensure consistency with amendments to the SI Local Environment Plan (Template) made by Department of Planning and Infrastructure in February 2011; amendments to the Draft Local Environment Plan 2013 proposed to be made by Department of

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Planning and Infrastructure to date; amendment to other State Legislation; amendments made to the Local Environment Plan as a result of Council resolutions in particular Council’s resolution of May 31, 2011, where these resolutions impact on controls in the Development Control Plan; incorporate Development Control Plans adopted by Council in relation to recently made LEPs; and the Waterfront State Signiﬁcant Site. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.75, 3 Dec 2013 Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher and Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay

he Central Coast Highway from Matcham Rd to Ocean View Dr was officially opened to traffic on Wednesday, December 11, following the completion of major work to improve traffic flow and safety for all road users.

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The road was opened by Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay and Member for Terrigal Mr

upgrade involved widening the road to provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median and

Ghersi Avenue to provide left in and left out turns only. “A shared pedestrian and off-road cycle path

a range of trafﬁc and safety is nearing completion inister for Police and Emergency Services Mr Michael Gallacher Chris Hartcher. “The NSW Government improvements including alongside the southbound has been appointed as Minister for the Central Coast following provided $95 million for the pedestrian and cycle paths. lanes of the highway with a Mr Chris Hartcher’s recent resignation. second stage of the upgrade “Work has included dedicated footpath located

NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell said Mr Gallacher was a good ﬁt for the role because he lives locally and has a ﬁrst-hand understanding of the issues faced by residents. “Michael lives on the Central Coast, which gives him the advantage of being in regular contact with residents and businesses on issues important to them,” he said. “Michael has a thorough understanding of the issues faced by residents and businesses on the Central

Coast and he will be a strong advocate for the region in Cabinet. “He will ensure the NSW Government boosts the region’s economy, creates communities that residents are proud to call home, and supports these communities with well-coordinated services and infrastructure. “I look forward to working closely with Michael and being guided by his advice on issues relating to the region he knows and loves.” Mr Gallacher said he was proud to have been

chosen as the Minister for the Central Coast. “The Central Coast has been my home for more than 30 years and I look forward to playing a greater role in delivering better services and infrastructure that will continue to enrich and improve this area,” he said. Minister George Souris has taken on Mr Gallacher’s former role of Minister for the Hunter. Media release, 9 Dec 2013 Olivia Suzanski, Offi ce of NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell

to reduce congestion and travel times for motorists travelling between Gosford, The Entrance, beach suburbs and the hinterland,” Minister Gay said. “The major work along the 2.2 kilometre section of road has been completed with the upgrade open to trafﬁc in each direction. “Minor ﬁnishing work, including landscaping, footpath and service road work is expected to be completed by the end of February next year,” Minister Gay said. Mr Hartcher said the

retaining and improving the roundabout at Ocean View Dr and building a new roundabout at Old Gosford Rd and Okanagan Close to provide access to the highway, improve traffic flow and enable U turns,” Mr Hartcher said. “A right turn in and left turn in and out was built at Brush Rd and new traffic lights were installed at Willoughby Rd to allow all turn movements. “To improve safety for motorists, restrictions were made to Brooks Hill Lane, High Valley Close and

alongside the northbound lanes. “Dedicated bus bays have also been provided for safer access by passengers,” he said. The NSW Government provided $80 million for stage one of the project which involved upgrading the highway from Carlton Rd to Matcham Rd. This section was opened to trafﬁc in November last year. Media release, 11 Dec 2013 Marie Scoutas, Offi ce of Chris Hartcher MP

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The 5 Lands Walk, a scenic 10km walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, saw a passing parade of whales and a busy art and entertainment programme. Participants came from across the Coast, the State and as far as Canada to be part of this special community event. Many stayed overnight to enjoy Sunday’s Taste of Avoca Festival and the Copacabana Festival. High on the list of positive participant comments included the ease of participation, the diverse programme of

entertainment and cultural performances, the quality of the art exhibition and beach installations, the educational nature of the workshops and discussions, the ‘Welcome to Country’ and Smoking Ceremonies, the carrying of the Message Stick, the sightings of whales, and the ready availability of assistance from the enthusiastic volunteers. “Stunning Winter Solstice weather, migrating whales, greater out of area participation and fabulous community involvement and support all combined to ensure 5 LandsWalk 2014 was the greatest yet,” said

5 Lands Walk Committee president Con Ryan. “Participation numbers were in excess of 17,000, far beyond last year’s tally of 13,000 and included a stunning 80% increase in out of area registrants. “Importantly the numbers of volunteers to assist with the diverse and complex logistics of the event were also up, making for a great day for all concerned. “My thanks go to the ethnic and local communities, arts and school groups, all of whom gave freely of their time to help make this such a wonderful community event.

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about connecting people to people and people to place. “I’ve done the Walk several times, and I’ve got many fond memories, memories that will last a lifetime. “This year, the Opening Ceremony at MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club was again disrupted as

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Coal and CSG mining forum packed out

our hundred Central Coast residents packed out the Central Coast Grammar School hall on Thursday, November 27, to discuss the risks posed by coal seam gas and coal mining to drinking water, local industries, nature and human health.

The forum was organised by Our Central Coast, the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Community Environment Network and the Our Land, Our Water, Our Future alliance. Australian actor Michael Caton, Father Rod Bower and local mum Alexia Martinez were among the speakers. Danielle Coleman from Our Central Coast, a non-partisan alliance of individuals and community groups, said the Central Coast was at the frontline of coal seam gas (CSG) and coal mining issues. “The Coalition Government has broken its election commitment to rule out the controversial

Wallarah 2 coal mine near Wyong,” said Ms Coleman. “Much of the Mountains District and drinking water catchment for the Central Coast is overlaid by a coal seam gas exploration license. “It’s time the community’s concerns were heard and their drinking water and livelihoods were protected. “Many people would be shocked to know there is a coal seam gas exploration license over the Central Coast’s water catchment. “The forum was an important milestone for our community which is now armed with the reality of the community impacts of coal and coal seam gas. “The response was

Community members showing their support in protecting the Central Coast from CSG

incredible. “Every hand was in the air when we asked who wanted to protect our Central Coast water and environment from

coal and coal seam gas. “The current system is clearly broken if it can’t protect the essentials of life, like clean water.

“The Central Coast has been let-down by our political leaders and it’s time for the community to ﬁnd out the truth and demand

our Central Coast remain coal and gas free,” said Ms Coleman. Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Amy Gordon, Essential Media Communications

There are no CSG approvals on the Central Coast – Holstein ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has conﬁrmed that there Australia to protect our vital meet the criteria it won’t be will even be considered as candidates for a license,” Mr is no approval for any company to produce coal seam gas (CSG) land and water resources,” released. said Mr Holstein. Mr Holstein said the new Holstein said. anywhere on the Central Coast.

“We have been actively listening to the community and their concerns and as a result, the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government has implemented the most comprehensive regulatory framework around CSG in the entire country, through the NSW Gas Plan,” he said. Mr Holstein said we are now in a different era from the

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he Gosford Local Environment Plan is anticipated to be gazetted by the end of this year and, at that time, the Gosford Development Control Plan will come into effect.

Council has adopted Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 to include the Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan, with further reports to come back to council on Water Cycle Management, outcomes of the BrownSmart Consulting Car Parking Study and the Coastal Open Space System bonus provisions. A report will be brought back to council to review the new Development Control Plan controls in mid-2014 after they have been in place for six months.

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one prior to 2011, when the former Labor Government handed out petroleum exploration licences with no consideration for our water, agricultural land, the environment or communities. Any applications for a license renewal will now be subject to the stringent NSW Government minimum standards.

“The NSW Government makes no apologies for this and will continue to apply the letter of the law to each application on an individual basis,” Mr Holstein said. “This government has already introduced 30 regulatory controls for CSG and we’ve added 30 more as part of our Gas Plan, making it the most comprehensive in

The Gas Plan outlines the government’s new Strategic Release Framework that will ensure new exploration licenses are only issued after an assessment of economic, environmental and social factors. Community consultation is a key element of the approvals process and will be conducted up-front. If a proposed area doesn’t

NSW Gas Plan adopts all of the recommendations of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Mary O’Kane in her Final Report of the Independent Review of Coal Seam Gas Activities in NSW. “The Gas Plan is the line in the sand for the CSG industry and it will only be companies that have the industry expertise and sufﬁcient resources that

“There are no CSG approvals on the Central Coast and I will continue to advocate for the Gas Plan and its regulatory frameworks that will apply to any prospective operators in the region and NSW.” Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Exotic weed removed from Saratoga Island Nature Reserve ags of the invasive weed Sea Lavender have been removed from Saratoga Island Nature Reserve following extensive bush regeneration works.

The exotic weed, known as Sicilian Sea Lavender (Limonium hyblaeum), was laboriously dug out by hand during the hot summer thanks to funding from Greater Sydney Local Land Services. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) area manager Ms Angela Lonergan said the invasive weed has been known to displace native species in both South Australia and Victoria and its discovery on the Central Coast was most disconcerting. “The weed is invading the delicate saltmarsh vegetation communities on the island,” said Ms Lonergan. “To combat this invasion we contracted Gecko Environmental Management to remove, by hand, more than 600kg, which amounted to 40 garbage bags of weeds over December and January.

“This is a mammoth task, and congratulations should go to Gecko in achieving this great result during the hot weather we have been experiencing,” Ms Lonergan said. Hand removal of the weed will be an ongoing maintenance program to prevent the weed from recolonising. “This weed is likely an ‘escapee’ from cultivated gardens, something that is often the result of illegal dumping of garden refuse into natural areas. “The waterways around the Central Coast provide an opportunity for discarded weeds and rubbish to move through the drains into vital fish and bird habitats and spoil our beautiful natural bushland areas.” Coastal saltmarsh is listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act

as an endangered ecological community and provides important habitat for marine and terrestrial animals such as crabs, molluscs, insects and spiders. Fish species also use the area during tidal flooding and many migratory wading birds use the areas for roosting and feeding. “Our approach to combating pest plants and animals is always multipronged and our bush regeneration programs involve staff, volunteers and contractors working together across the Central Coast. “We work tirelessly to tackle weed issues in national parks and we always welcome anyone who wants to help,” Ms Lonergan said. Media release, 23 Jan 2015 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

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NorthConnex contracts signed he Australian and NSW Governments are delivering the NorthConnex, with contracts now signed to close the $3 billion deal.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks and Minister for Small Business the Hon. Bruce Billson

Petrol Price Petition handed to Minister for Small Business

ore than 800 copies of the Robertson Petrol Price Petition have been handed to the Minister for Small Business the Hon. Bruce Billson during his visit to the Central Coast on Tuesday, January 27, where he heard from local small businesses.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks MP hosted the Minister at a roundtable at Gosford RSL to engage with local business leaders and discuss Federal Government policies, including the Coalition’s

Growth Plan for the Central Coast. One of the issues on the agenda was petrol prices, and the price disparity highlighted by the response to the petition. “Nobody can give me

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a credible explanation of this mystery in fuel price disparity,” Minister Billson said. “That’s why we’ve given the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) a new tasking, new resources, and a new approach. “We’re having a red hot crack at it - and MPs like Lucy Wicks and many others around the country have been pressuring me to get the ACCC to have a deep dive into their region. “I have been handed a pile of hundreds of petitions today that I will take back to Canberra. “It is interesting to see that there’s already been a change of price at the pump at some petrol stations here because they can see the pressure and the spotlight. “I encourage people across the Coast to keep contacting the ACCC, and to share and sign this petition,” Minister Billson said. Ms Wicks said the community-wide support

received so far had been outstanding, and it’s not over yet. “We can all see the disparity in fuel prices, we’re all impacted by it, and we strongly believe the Central Coast should be investigated by the ACCC,” Ms Wicks said. “Please keep the petitions coming in, we really want to hear from you. “I’ll be regularly updating the ACCC chairman and the small business minister, so keep sending us your petitions and stories, and spread the word so we can get a fair go for the Coast,” Ms Wicks said. Other topics discussed at the roundtable included cutting red tape, tax, childcare, industrial relations, youth unemployment and the National Broadband Network. Ms Wicks said these issues and more will be followed up with businesses across the Coast, with an upcoming e-newsletter and further opportunities to engage. Media release, 27 Jan 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

The signing marks the final milestone before the start of work later this month on the twin nine kilometre tolled tunnels under Pennant Hills Rd. Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said: “This is great news for many of the 30,000 commuters in my electorate, who wake up early in the morning to go to work, and return home late at night to their families. “It’s the ‘Missing Link’ that we committed to in our Growth Plan for the Central Coast, and we are delivering. “The project will deliver real benefits for the Central Coast by easing traffic congestion, particularly along Pennant Hills Rd, enabling commuters and freight trucks to bypass up to 21 traffic lights and reduce travel time by up to 15 minutes. “NorthConnex will link the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga to the Hills M2

Motorway at the Pennant Hills Rd interchange at West Pennant Hills. “It provides a continuous motorway-grade road from Newcastle and the Central Coast to Western Sydney and Canberra. “It also means journeys between Sydney’s CBD and the regions north of Sydney are linked by motorway. “The number of heavy vehicles travelling along Pennant Hills Rd will be reduced by more than 5,000 trucks per day. “It will provide an alternative route to the Pacific Highway which has 40 sets of traffic lights. “NorthConnex will deliver a missing link that will provide benefits for the whole motorway network, ensuring that as Sydney’s population keeps growing, the M2, Lane Cove Tunnel and M7 don’t grind to a halt.” Media release, 2 Feb 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

Three new hybrid trucks join Council’s ﬂeet educed carbon emissions, major fuel savings and improved service delivery are just some of the benefits Gosford Council is seeing after it hybridised its extensive fleet with three new hybrid trucks.

Director of Community Growth Ms Judy Jaeger said that with a fleet size of more than 100 trucks, Council is particularly conscious of its carbon footprint and fuel usage. “When you look at the number of trucks and other vehicles we operate, any reduction in fuel usage and greenhouse gas emissions that we can make will contribute to cost and environmental benefits over a truck’s average seven year life cycle,” Ms Jaeger said.

“These hybrid trucks alone will save over five tonnes of carbon emissions each year as well as reduce our yearly fuel bill.” Council’s new hybrid trucks combine a diesel engine with an electric motor to capture and use energy more effectively and efficiently. “The trucks are already covering a lot of territory and playing an important role in helping us maintain Gosford City’s many cultural, recreational, sporting and other community facilities and buildings,” Ms Jaeger added. “We’ve found they’re perfectly suited to the stop and start nature of our daily operations as well as being extremely quiet, which is great for early starts in built-up residential areas. “We’re now looking at whether we can expand the rollout of more hybrid trucks and other environmentally friendly vehicles across our fleet,” Ms Jaeger said. Media release, 28 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

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Peat Island redevelopment plans not universally supported hadow Minister for the Central Coast Ms Linda Burney has expressed deep concerns about the Baird Government’s controversial redevelopment of Peat Island and public land adjoining the Hawkesbury River near Mooney Mooney in its current form.

On a visit to the historic Peat Island site on Thursday, January 22 to meet with local residents, Ms Burney, joined by Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith, said Labor believed the area was a precious environmental and tourism asset of importance to Sydney and the Central Coast. She urged the Government to go back to the drawing board and begin a genuine community consultation process, instead of selling off the area to a private developer. Last March, the Baird Government announced its plan to rezone the historic Peat Island and surrounding land at Mooney Mooney to allow for residential and commercial development.

The plan includes 450 new dwellings organised in clusters of four and fivestorey apartments. “This is an absolutely beautiful part of Sydney, the scenic gateway to the Central Coast, and here we have the Baird Government galloping ahead to sell this land to private developers,” Ms Burney said. “The local residents I have met today are unhappy at the Baird Government’s failure to consult with them. “However their concern is not so much for their own future but the long-term loss for the people of Gosford and the Central Coast who risk losing a wonderful community asset of historic and Aboriginal heritage significance. “You wouldn’t drop 450

houses into the middle of the Royal National Park and this development proposal by the Baird Government is almost as craven. “Labor believes this area should be preserved and enhanced as public space for tourism and recreation purposes, rather than turned into a cash cow for the NSW Government. “Any development should be handled sensitively and directed towards encouraging public use and opening access to the Hawkesbury River – not impeding it. “Labor has consulted closely with residents and we cannot support this redevelopment in its current form,” said Ms Burney. Peat Island was established as an asylum

Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Ms Linda Burney meet with concerned residents in the Mooney Mooney and Hawkesbury River area

in the early 1900s before becoming a general psychiatric hospital and then a residential care centre. It is surrounded by the Hawkesbury River and five national parks. “This is a special place on

the doorstep of the Central Coast,” said Ms Smith. “Ideally, it should be where people come to relax, reflect and soak up the unique atmosphere and history. “If the Premier can find the time to visit the Coast,

I’d be prepared to personally show him around and explain why this beautiful area is best preserved as an asset in the hands of the community,” said Ms Smith. Media release, 2 Feb 2015 Kathy Smith, Labor candidate for Gosford

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Rendall Wagner is Australian Democrats’ candidate entral Coast community activist Rendall Wagner has been announced as the lead candidate for the Australian Democrats’ (NSW Division) ticket for the NSW Legislative Council.

Mr Wagner is well-known on the Central Coast as president of the Multi Arts Confederation, president of the Koolewong Point Clare and Tascott Progress Association, and convenor of Gosford Politics in the Pub. Among other actions, he headed the Community Action Network protesting the Rocla Sand Quarry at Peats Ridge. He has publicly lobbied against NSW Planning laws, raised community awareness and fought against a water and general rate rises in the Gosford LGA, opposed the loss of key heritage sites in the

Gosford CBD, petitioned for improved disability access in areas around the Gosford LGA and pushed for the reduction of freight rail noise from Newcastle to Northern Sydney. Mr Wagner declared that, if elected, he will be “putting the people and communities of NSW first – not the policies and ideologies of a major party”. “I support rebuilding and growing our economy through increased spending on infrastructure, affordable housing and supporting regional NSW. “Yet, ‘Rebuilding’ NSW also involves addressing the number of people who

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iberal candidate for the seat of Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch is fighting for improvements to Kincumber roundabout.

“The upgrade of the Empire Bay Dr and Scenic Rd roundabout is one of my major priorities,” Mr Crouch said. “This intersection is well known among residents and business owners in the area, with traffic regularly backed up.” Mr Crouch said he has already contacted Minister for Roads Mr Duncan Gay about the issue and taken Parliamentary Secretary for

Transport and Roads Mr Ray Williams to inspect the roundabout. “I will always fight for the people of Terrigal and if elected on March 28 I will be a strong voice for them in Mike Baird’s Liberal Government,” said Mr Crouch. Media release, 30 Jan 2015 Alicia McCumstie, The Baird Liberal Team

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$300 million Development Application for the redevelopment of Shopping Centre, The Entrance, is currently being examined.

yong Council has received a proposal from the Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd to rezone land at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, to allow for the development of a $500 million cultural theme park – Chappypie China Time.

Council will now forward the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) seeking permission through a gateway determination to proceed in the preparation of a planning proposal to amend the Wyong LEP to facilitate the Theme Park. The land is currently zoned industrial which allows a theme park but the height is currently very restrictive. The theme park, set

on 15.7 hectares of land, would create jobs in the construction phase and an additional 1,000 ongoing jobs once completed. The rezoning will be subject to community and agency consultation with the results to be reported back to council. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I am personally excited that this proposal has got to this stage.” “This is a development, along with a regional airport, that can completely transform

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our Shire and turn us into a key tourist destination. “We desperately need more local jobs, particularly for our young people, and thousands of local jobs will be created during construction alone, which is great news. “The spin offs in terms of tourism jobs and dollars ﬂowing in our Shire are huge and it will really put Wyong Shire on the map.”

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development application for a $40 million development of 126 apartments, shops and a restaurant with parking and public domain works at 14 The Entrance Rd and 2 Ocean Pde, The Entrance, has been submitted to Wyong Council.

The development would consist of the construction of a podium and tower style building totalling 20 storeys which would include shops and restaurants and 126 apartments, 35 of which would be one-bedroom, 57 two-bedroom and 34 three-bedroom. The development would also cater for 209 parking spaces, communal open space and facilities such as a pool and barbecues.

Council made a submission to the Joint Regional Planning Panel in support of the application which was considered by the Hunter Central Coast JRPP on December 18, however, at the time Wyong Regional chronicle went to press the outcome was not available. Deputy Mayor Cr Lynne Webster said: “This is the development everyone has been waiting for.”

The site has been nominated by Wyong Council as an Iconic Development Site and is located on the corner of The Entrance Rd and Dening St. Issue 61 The redevelopment comprises three main components; a new retail centre, residential tower and hotel/residential tower. The ﬁrst of the three stages would see the development of the retail component, including a new supermarket and specialty retail. The proposed new Coles shopping centre is more than double the size of the existing Coles supermarket. Stage two would incorporate the demolition of the existing centre and the development of the remainder of specialty retail, along with parking. The majority of parking would be provided across two basement levels with an increase from the current 190 spaces to An artist’s impression of the Lakeside Shopping Centre redevelopment 1,357. Stage three would see second tower would above the podium which podium with frontage to Hub on The Entrance Rd. the construction of the two accommodate a further would provide outdoor The Entrance Rd. It is proposed that the towers. Also to be included Piazza includes spaces 110 residential apartments space and amenities for the The two towers would over 11 levels and a 100 enjoyment of residents and in the redevelopment for people to socialize, sit overlook Dening St room hotel located in the visitors. would be the creation of a informally, green spaces with the principal tower lower six levels. Thirty-six apartments Piazza public space at the and plinths for temporary to contain around 250 An Oasis level is would also be located northern end of the site artworks and performance, residential apartments proposed to be lofted over three levels above the facing Dening St and a Bus among other things. over 25 levels while the

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“This will mean better housing options for our residents, and better accommodation, retail and dining options for the many tourists who come here. “This represents a $40 million investment in the local economy and the community will beneﬁt from the job creation and tourism opportunities that will follow.” Media statement, 10 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

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The Bus Hub is proposed to provide activities, games and spaces for play to make waiting for the bus enjoyable. Public art is proposed for these locations which will be detailed in subsequent development applications for relevant stages. The development is expected to generate 660 new full time jobs; 80 in the supermarket, 400 in the additional specialty retail, 125 in the hotel/ restaurant, 15 convention/ function roles and 40 in the residential sector. According to the application, the proposed redevelopment is expected to be a major catalyst for economic expansion at The Entrance Town Centre with job creation, improvement of convenience shopping for current and future residents, signiﬁcant improvements to the public domain and addition of truly iconic building elements to the town centre. The development would have minimal environmental impacts and positive social and economic impacts. The original Lakeside Shopping Centre was constructed in the 1970s and has been owned by the Dunnet Group for almost 30 years. Over the last two decades, additional adjoining sites have been acquired to create the redevelopment site. DA1080/2014, 25 Nov 2014

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Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton (centre) with Wuyi University president Zhang to his right and vice president Wurren to his left with members of the Ames Foundation

“At the moment, a strong record in and making connections. yong Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton is currently in China overseas seas The Wyong Education meeting key dignitaries to progress interest and investment they have interests in supporting universities in Ottowa education,” said mayor ayor and Business Precinct has in the Shire.

Top of the agenda is plans for a world class tertiary campus to cater for 7,000 students to be located at the Wyong Education and Business Precinct in Warnervale. The mayor met with president Zhang and vice president Wuren of the Wuyi University in Jiangmen near

Guangzhou (population over 20 million) on Monday, January 12, to discuss their interest in this campus. Wuyi University has 18,000 students and specialises in engineering and technology, key disciplines of which there is little opportunity to explore at this time in

Wyong Shire. Mayor Cr Eaton said president Zhang was enthusiastic about working with council to develop a university in the Wyong Shire. “Wuyi University is looking to expand its current cooperation agreements with overseas campuses.

and New York. “This will be a ﬁrst for Wyong and Australia if they get on board and I am really hoping they will. “Wuyi is great ﬁt for Wyong and not just because it starts with W. “They have the expertise in the technical subjects we need and

Cr Eaton. The campus would ould ents cater for 7,000 students and create 500 permanent nent jobs and include a SMARTS Hub knowledge and community centre for students and the broader community to assist in developing their skills, supporting employment and business initiatives

been identiﬁ ﬁed by council as one of 39 key projects requiring investment and funding from the state and federal governments to create more jobs and opportunities for Wyong Shire residents. Media release, 13 Jan 2015 Wyong Council media

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Five ways roundabout being made safer ommunity members are set to benefit from work to improve the Pemell St roundabout at Wyoming which began on Sunday, February 1.

A Roads and Maritime Services spokesperson said $130,000 has been provided for linemarking adjustments to improve safety when entering and crossing the five way roundabout. “Left lane marking improvements will be carried out for motorists travelling southbound on the Pacific Highway, eastbound lanes marked toward Henry Parry Dr and Pemell St and right lane marking improvements will also be carried out for motorists continuing south on the Pacific Highway or westbound on Pemell St,” a Roads and Maritime spokesperson said. “The changes will make entering the roundabout from Henry Parry Dr and Pemell St simpler and safer for motorists. “ L i n e m a r k i n g improvements will also be carried out on Henry Parry Dr to improve sight lines for motorists by providing

a single lane approach for northbound traffic entering the roundabout.” Media release, 27 Jan 2015 Roads and Maritime Services

are underemployed and the rate and changing forms of homelessness. “I will oppose excessive job shedding, especially in regional NSW, when unemployment remains above 5%. “I’m committed to fighting for the rights of all the people of NSW, who seek better hospitals and schools, and are struggling to pay their bills. “NSW needs to sustain its economic growth, create jobs, improve productivity, and innovation in an increasingly competitive global economy. “The legitimacy of economic solutions

depends on those solutions being justifiable to the people of NSW and on a fairer and better NSW. “The privatisation of energy and coal seam gas exploration and mining fail this test. “I will fight to protect our farming future, our water tables and the health and well-being of the people and communities of NSW. “I’ll stand up to protect the communities of NSW from the effects of Freight Train Noise and dust generated from coal train movements”, said Mr Wagner. Media release, 30 Jan 2015 David King, Australian Democrats

Racecourse Rd intersection being surveyed

oads and Maritime Services are advising motorists that changed traffic conditions are in place for night work along the Central Coast Highway at the Racecourse Rd intersection at West Gosford.

Work will be carried out on the highway in both directions between Narara Creek and Hely St to survey the road for the proposed intersection upgrade at Racecourse Road. The work began on Wednesday, January 28, and is expected to take

eight nights to complete, weather permitting. Changed traffic conditions will be in place between Sundays and Thursdays between 7pm and 5am. Media release, 23 Jan 2015 Roads and Maritime Services

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hanged traffic conditions are now in place on the Central Coast Highway intersection upgrade at Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd, West Gosford.

Roads and Maritime Services is carrying out night work at various locations within the intersection upgrade area for around four weeks, weather permitting. The work, which began on Monday, February 2, will be carried out Sunday to Thursday between 6pm

and 6am to minimise traffic disruptions. This work includes resurfacing and linemarking between the Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd intersections and utility and storm water drainage relocations across the site. Westbound traffic is

scheduled to be moved onto the newly built road between Manns Rd and Brisbane Water Dr on Tuesday, February 10, as part of the project. Media release, 30 Jan 2015 Roads and Maritime Services

RDA Central Coast has two new leaders he Australian Government has announced the chair and deputy chair appointments to Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees across NSW with Mr Philip Walker and Cr Bob Ward appointed as the chair and deputy chair of RDA Central Coast.

RDA Central Coast CEO Mr John Mouland said: “The RDA Committees play a key role in growing stronger regions across the nation and ensure all three tiers of government work together with a key responsibility of the committees to advise on priority activities that will unlock regional economic development and improve the productivity of the Central Coast.” “The committee also provides advice to the government on critical issues affecting each region and are an important mechanism to increase access to Australian Government programmes in their communities. “The committees also assist local community stakeholders to develop project proposals and direct them to appropriate public and/or private funding sources—including the $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund. “The appointment of Mr Philip Walker as chair and Cr Robert Ward as deputy chair will ensure that RDA Central Coast continues to provide vital input to State and

Federal Governments and further informs regional policy processes,” said Mr Mouland. Mr Walker said: “I have enjoyed my role as acting chair of RDA Central Coast over the past year, and the committee is proud that our region now enjoys unprecedented collaboration that has directly assisted in the development of sustainable solutions to the challenges that we face on the Central Coast.” “I would like to take this opportunity to formally acknowledge the outstanding support that RDA Central Coast receives from our elected representatives, Gosford and Wyong Councils as well as our valued partners within the region. “The continued level of collaboration and support from all regional partners is paramount to the ongoing success of RDA Central Coast and with my appointment as chair, I look forward to further enhancing these important relationships over the next three years,” said Mr Walker. Mr Ward said: “I am excited to be appointed the deputy chair of RDA Central Coast and I look forward to

the opportunity to work with all regional stakeholders to ensure that the Central Coast continues to develop projects and initiatives that are necessary to stimulate our regional economy, deliver required enabling infrastructure and work towards the creation of much needed local jobs.” Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has welcomed the appointments. “Phil and Bob are outstanding advocates for the Central Coast,” said Ms Wicks. “They are passionate about our community, and seeing more growth and economic opportunity for our region. “I really look forward to working with them, and RDA Central Coast, as we deliver on our Growth Plan for the Central Coast.” Media release, 28 Jan 2015 John Mouland, RDA Central Coast Media release, 27 Jan 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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he 92.5 ABC Central Coast radio station commenced broadcasting a new Breakfast program in January.

The program gives the Central Coast audience the opportunity to start their day with local news and stories which directly affect them. The team of Scott Levi, Carolyn Perryman and Brad Story, now broadcasting from their new headquarters in Donnison St, Gosford,

have moved from the Afternoon shift to the Breakfast shift. This allows the station to talk to the largest possible local audience. Breakfast presenter, Scott Levi said that he was enjoying talking to people in the new time slot.

“We’re on air from 5:30am to 9am delivering local news, stories, traffic and weather relevant to people on the Central Coast,” said Scott. Email, 23 Jan 2015 Angela Scymgour, ABC

MacDonalds Rd temporarily closed art of MacDonalds Rd, Lisarow, has been temporarily closed to all traffic while Gosford Council completes road upgrade works.

The road closure is in place at the intersection of MacDonalds Rd and The Ridgeway. At this stage, the road works are expected to be completed by Friday, February 13. However, this will depend on any unforeseen delays such as wet weather. Motorists will need to access MacDonalds Rd or The Ridgeway via the Pacific Highway during this period. Media release, 2 Feb 2015 Gosford Council media

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Quality of life letter recommended want to ask everyone on the Central Coast to read the article by Malcolm Brooks “Quality of life must be a prime objective” in the January 7 edition of Coast Community News

It is a long article and needs to be read at least three times as there are so many things being stated that are very important points. The article can be found on page 7 by visiting the following link: http://issuu. com/justin./docs/ccn099. The points Malcolm makes are so valuable for our community, considering heritage, present and future. Congratulations Malcolm and I do hope people read the article, take it seriously

and speak up now. Let us join forces and make the lying, con-artist, selfish, money-driven, characters leave us alone for good. If you are here and don’t like what we have on the Central Coast, move on, as most of us do value our

special place. May I say Malcolm Brooks has the experience and intellect to see that what he says is correct. He’s mixed in all walks of life and has seen many places, seen the mistakes they made and the results. He has seen what our region has and must keep.

ying on the bank of Waratah Bay, Cowan Creek, Berowra is the skeleton of a boat’s remains.

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She performed in this capacity until the railway was completed in 1889. Her owner, Mr Murray, then set her up as a tourist boat cruising between Windsor and Cowan Creek. Later she was used occasionally on the Sydney Harbour.

In 1910 she was damaged partly on her upper deck and was to be repaired but this didn’t happen. Sadly her hull was cut up into sections and she was immersed in Cowan Creek. These remains could be placed on a barge and brought to Gosford and preserved, as this is probably well conditioned imported Scottish Steel that is still in quite good condition. The resting place could be the Old Market Town, Imperial Centre, Gosford Council Chambers or placed at the waterfront with those 27 containers and the pie van. Email, 2 Sep 2014 Edward Power, East Gosford

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Letter, 21 Jan 2015 Margaret Pontifex OAM, Mangrove Mountain

The P.S. General Gordon laying in waiting This was The P.S. General Gordon built in Terrigal by Thomas Davies and launched in 1886. It was a stern wheel paddle steamer originally built as a tourist boat for the Hawkesbury River. It was fitted out at Pyrmont for this purpose. The lower deck was enclosed and the upper deck was open, however, it was not used for this purpose in the end because NSW Railways leased it. When the railway arrived from Newcastle to Gosford, before the Woy Woy tunnel or the bridge over the Hawkesbury were built, the boat was used to ferry passengers from Gosford to Long Island – the terminus of the railway on the Hawkesbury.

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y 70-year-old pensioner sister bought a townhouse in Wyoming early in September.

There are 12 townhouses altogether and just before settlement she found out that 75% of the townhouses in the complex came under the National Rental Affordability Scheme which was never disclosed. Had she been aware of this she would not have purchased the property. The vendor’s solicitor deceptively, I believe, attached a 149 certificate to the contract dated 2006 which obviously did not show important changes to the area such as: all or part of the land is now listed as being ‘bush fire prone’; the land is now noted as being subject to land slip; and the land has been identified as Acid Sulphate Class 4 which would restrict any future development on the land that is carried out either two metres below the natural ground surface or, is likely to lower the water table beyond two metres

below the natural ground surface. The vendor’s solicitor was also a week late in sending a copy of the contract for settlement and I believe my sister now has grounds to rescind the contract and renegotiate a lower price because in actual fact she paid up to $30,000 more than she should have which will make it very difficult to recoup her money if she decides to sell in a year or so. A new Strata Scheme was recently set up but we don’t know what this means seeing that the NRAS holds the majority of the townhouses for rental. This is a disgraceful way to treat an elderly pensioner. Email, 17 Sep 2014 Trisha Fitzsimmons, Haberfield

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It’s not the selling on their policies that is the problem. It’s the policies themselves. Letter, 2 Jan 2015 Bob Hall, Wyoming

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olice are investigating after a teenage girl was approached by a man in Gosford on Tuesday, January 20.

At about 1:10pm, a 17-year-old girl was walking along Mann St, south of Gosford train station, when a man approached her. Police have been told the man asked the girl for directions to a nearby motel, which the girl provided. The man then asked the girl to accompany him in his vehicle to the motel, as he was unclear of the directions, before reaching his arm out to her. The girl declined and left the scene. She was uninjured during

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 the incident. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command were notified and commenced investigations.

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As they continue their inquiries, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his late 30s to early 40s, about 165cm tall, of solid build, with short dark brown hair and a goatee. The man was seen wearing a short sleeve black button-up shirt, with faded white writing across the front. Media release, 21 Jan 2015 NSW Police media

etectives investigating the shooting death of Central Coast man Laurie Starling have released a CCTV image of the vehicle believed to have been used in his murder.

Two helicopters and an ambulance used to ferry injured woman and three young children were injured when their car left the road and struck an embankment in Green Point on Sunday, January 25.

The CareFlight rapid response trauma team was called to Avoca Dr, Green Point, at 10:54am and landed 15 minutes later in a nearby reserve. With police and NSW Fire and Rescue also on the scene, they were joined soon afterwards by a second medical team aboard a NSW Ambulance

helicopter. After initial assessment and treatment, a six-yearold boy with head injuries and multiple fractures was transferred to the CareFlight helicopter to be flown to Westmead Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The 28-year-old woman and a two-year-old, both

with multiple injuries, were transferred to the NSW Ambulance helicopter, also to be flown to Westmead, while an 18-mointh-old was taken by road ambulance to Gosford Hospital. Media release, 25 Jan 2015 CareFlight Media

About 7:45pm on Thursday, July 24, police and ambulance paramedics were called to Comserv Close in West Gosford after a man was shot outside the front of his business. Upon arrival, emergency services personnel attended to 29-year-old Laurie Starling, who had been shot a number of times. Mr Starling succumbed to his injuries a short time later and died at the scene. Detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad formed Strike Force Zeitz to investigate Mr Starling’s murder and their investigation has led them to releasing a CCTV image of the vehicle believed to have been used by those responsible. The officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Inspector Grant Taylor

from the Homicide Squad, said the investigation is progressing well. “Although the quality of the image released today isn’t as good as we would like, the distinctive shape of the lights leads us to believe the vehicle is a silver or grey coloured 2013 model Toyota Corolla hatchback,” Det Insp Taylor said. “The car was captured on CCTV travelling towards Narara on the Central Coast and it’s believed the vehicle travelled to Sydney soon after Mr Starling was murdered,” he said. Police are now examining records of all Toyota Corolla’s that fit the description, trying to track down those involved. “On board were at least three males; described

as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in their late 20s to early 30s, about 185-195cm tall, of large build,” Det Insp Taylor said. “We have reason to believe the men are members of an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and are likely from Sydney. “Although we already have some very strong leads, I believe the release of this image will bring us closer to finding those responsible for Mr Starling’s death,” he said. Anyone who may have seen this vehicle travelling between Gosford and Sydney on the night of the murder, or anyone who has any other information that may assist detectives is urged to come forward. Media release, 3 Feb 2015 NSW Police media

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Grandstand demolition starts oval redevelopment The demolition of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand began on Friday, November 28, following the approval of $3.5 million in funding to Gosford Council for the oval redevelopment. The funding approval was announced by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. “This project will involve the construction of a new grandstand building, clubhouse, change rooms, forecourt and ﬁeld relocation at Woy Woy Oval,” said Ms Wicks. “It will be a great boost to Woy Woy as this facility will improve the region’s ability to meet the demands of future population growth and the need for more recreational facilities. “The project will create approximately 186 jobs during construction,” she said. The development was also approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel on Thursday, December 4, a decision which was backed by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. “This is a great result for the Woy Woy town centre,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “The design and orientation of the new grandstand and forecourt areas will create an exciting opportunity to re-activate this section of the old Woy Woy town centre whilst providing new sporting facilities for the area. “From the outset, the Chamber was of the view that the redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval needed to provide both improved sporting facilities and more usable public space.

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Council will construct the reserve’s $1.4 million rock revetment, spend $200,000 in landscaping and conduct a feasibility study for a counciloperated dredge to renourish Ettalong Beach. Plans to construct groynes near the reserve have been dropped,

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The draft Open Coast and Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Zone Management Study will be on public exhibition for public comment until Sunday, February 15.

A service will be held on Saturday, February 14, at the CPO Jonathan Rogers retail outcomes for the town centre. Memorial operation.” at Rogers Park, commemorate “The Chamber understands Woy Woy, Mediatorelease, 8 Dec 2014 of thePeninsula sinking that the redevelopment should be the anniversary Matthew Wales, completed in September 2015 which of HMAS Voyager. Chamber of Commerce

Council’s director of Governance and Planning Ms Danielle Dickson said the community had a vital role to play in making sure Gosford’s coastline is managed in the best way possible. “Gosford’s beaches are vulnerable to a number of coastal hazards that could potentially

The demolition of Woy Woy Oval grandstand

“This design pushes the oval and grandstand further to the east creating a large area of public space along the street front which will include passive recreation areas and a new cafe. “There initially will be a loss of 48 timed car parking spaces within the existing short term car park. “However, this will be offset by 62

new short term spaces within the car park immediately to the north of the new development. “While parking is a major issue for retailers in the Woy Woy town centre, this design reaches a good compromise between the needs of the sporting community, the desire to activate the street front and the necessity to provide parking and

means the new facility and forecourt Media release, 28 Nov 2014 The program will include a short area will be open for business march with the Tim Sowden, ofﬁce of Naval Band and leading into the busy summer period Australian Naval Cadets Lucy Wicks MP from TS next year. Photo: Bucello Hawkesbury from theCraig Everglades “The outcome is a great example Country Club car park at 11:30am of community engagement and co- to the Memorial for the service at 12pm. Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Campus, will read out the names of those men who lost their lives on that tragic day. Following the service, a lunch will be served at Everglades Country Club at 1pm for $40. No tickets willcouncil’s be available for “We see this as being essential demonstrates ongoing on the in ensuring that the renourishment purchase commitment to day. the upgrading of To purchase a ticket, contact of Ettalong Beach is sustainable, the Ettalong Beach foreshore. Bruce Smith on 4382 6146. similar to the way that the beach in “The funding of the works will Email, 5 Jan 2015 Noosa Queensland is maintained. ensure better protection of local Bruce Smith, Naval “We also support the shelving properties and public infrastructure Association of Australia of the previous plans to construct and link in with the recently Central Coast Sub Section groynes in the reserve’s vicinity completed foreshore works,” said with those funds reallocated to Mr Wales. other projects. Gosford Council agenda “The construction of groynes GRO.32, 9 Dec 2014 has had mixed success in the past Media release, 10 Dec 2014 and it is our view that regular sand Matthew Wales, Peninsula renourishment is more effective. Chamber of Commerce “This decision clearly

and the remaining funding will be reallocated to other projects. The change of scope is expected to deliver a number of beneﬁts to the community and council, according to Council’s community growth director Ms Judy Jaeger. These include better protection of heritage items, local properties and infrastructure, as well as maintaining amenity and beach access, and extending a similar seawall from Ettalong Foreshore Reserve to Lance Webb Reserve.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said he was pleased that Gosford Council has agreed to continue with the revetment wall upgrade works on the Ettalong foreshore in Lance Webb Reserve. “Council’s decision to change the scope of upgrade works in and around Ettalong Foreshore’s Lance Webb Reserve is welcome news,” said Mr Wales. “The dredge option is a position that the Chamber has advocated for many years.

Gosford Council will hold community forums at Umina and Pearl Beach next month to discuss coastal management.

The CPO Jonathan Rogers Memorial in Woy Woy

Council’s director of Governance and Planning Ms Danielle Dickson said the forums would help guide the draft Open Chiefand PettyBroken Officer Offi ficer Jonathan Rogers Coast Bay Beaches

Volunteer crews assisted two vessels on Sunday, January 4, which started with a phone call at around 1:45pm from the skipper of a 6.5 metre runabout off Lobster Beach. He indicated that there were ﬁve people aboard his boat and he suspected he had contaminated fuel. Skipper Peter Alderton and his crew on Central Coast 21 were assigned the task. The vessel was quickly located and towed to safety at Empire Bay. While this vessel was still under tow, a radio call was received at 2:45pm from a four metre vessel at

address these coastal risks and identiﬁes suitable responses that take into account the social, economic, recreational and ecological issues associated with land use along the coastline,” Ms Dickson said. Council will be holding a series of community forums in early February for residents to ﬁnd out more about Gosford City’s coastline and provide feedback on how it’s managed. “There’s no doubt that Gosford City’s vast coastline and many beaches are an integral part of

our great lifestyle and also attract many visitors,” Ms Dickson added. “This is why community involvement is crucial to how we manage these precious natural resources and adapt to become more resilient to the impacts of any hazards. “Experts from Council and the NSW Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage as well as external consultants from Worley Parsons will be available at the community forums to discuss coastal matters with residents. “These community sessions are

an important part of our review, and I’d encourage residents to get involved in the process over the coming months.” The draft Open Coast and Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Zone Management Study is available online throughout the exhibition period at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au as well as via hardcopy at Council’s customer service centres. Media release, 15 Jan 2015 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council

Coastal Zone Management Study, which is on public exhibition until Sunday, February 15. Each forum will focus on specific beaches. The forum focusing on Pearl Beach will be held on Monday, February 2, from 6pm to 9pm at Pearl Beach Progress Hall.

The forum focusing on Patonga, Umina, Ocean, Killcare and Putty Beaches will be held the following day on Tuesday, February 3, at Umina Surf Life Saving Club, also from 6pm to 9pm. “The forums are a great chance for residents to find out more about Gosford City’s

coastline and provide feedback on how their local beaches are managed,” Ms Dickson added. “Experts from Council and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage as well as external consultants from Worley Parsons will be available at the forums to discuss coastal matters.” The draft Open Coast and

Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Zone Management Study is available online throughout the exhibition period at www. gosford.nsw.gov.au as well as via hardcopy at Council’s customer service centres. Media release, 23 Jan 2015 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council

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impact property development, public infrastructure and recreational activities all along our coastline,” Ms Dickson said. “The ﬁrst stage of our coastal management planning has looked very closely at the processes and hazards that impact the coastline between Patonga and Forresters Beach. “These hazards include beach erosion, shoreline decline, sand drift, coastal inundation and climate change. “This latest draft study now considers all feasible options to

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Groynes abandoned as upgrade proceeds Gosford Council will upgrade Lance Webb Reserve on the Ettalong foreshore, but will abandon plans to construct groynes on the beach.

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Temporary demountable classrooms to be replaced

Independent high school claims success ndependent high school ET Australia Secondary College (ETASC), located in the Gosford CBD, has developed business partnerships to create job placements and work experience for their year 10 students.

Principal Mr Tony Mylan said: “Since opening the high school in 2013, Gosford CBD business people have been very keen to work with our school.” “They have supported us to provide valuable pathways to jobs for our students.” The high school for Year 9 and 10 students is a small school established in an alternative setting to mainstream schools. “This small and supportive school setting provides the right environment for dedicated professional teachers to help students to build their academic skills and knowledge,” said Mr Mylan. “The school has creatively and individually reengaged students to focus on literacy

and numeracy and prepared them for the world of work by helping them to develop a work ethic. “The school offers a very different learning environment. “Being in the centre of the Gosford CBD has proved to be a great location for students from across the Central Coast. “Students study Mathematics, English, Science, History, Geography and PDHPE from the NSW curriculum preparing them for progression to Year 11 and 12 and into the workforce,” Mr Mylan said. Alexi DeZeeuw has just completed her Year 10 studies at the school. Through the school’s tailored pathway program, Alexi obtained work

experience at Shop 3 Café in Donnison St, Gosford. Less than a week later, business owner Mr Steve Sclavos was so impressed with Alexi he offered her a job. Alexi has obtained her Record of School Achievement and is already enrolled to complete her Year 11 studies this year. Of the 38 graduating Year 10 students from 2014, 36 are booked into mainstream schools to undertake Year 11 studies, are undertaking vocational qualifications, or have already been placed into employment across the Central Coast and beyond. Media release, 20 Jan 2015 Natalie Wilson, ET Australia

Chertsey student wins youth award NSW Opposition Leader Mr Luke Foley with Labor candidate for The Entrance David Mehan

SW Opposition Leader Mr Luke Foley, joined by Labor candidate for The Entrance David Mehan, visited Lisarow Public School on Friday, January 30, to announce Labor would invest an additional $100 million to replace demountable classrooms with permanent, airconditioned facilities.

Mr Foley noted that the Central Coast, a region where four in 10 students do not complete Year 12, is over-represented in terms of demountable classrooms. Lisarow Public School has nine demountable classrooms, one of the largest number on the Coast, including one that has been in place for 19 years. Across the region, there are 25 schools with demountables that have been languishing on grounds for a decade or more, when they were only meant to be temporary. Kincumber High has nine demountables that have been in place for over a decade; Point Clare Public and Brooke Avenue Public both have four. “Modern classrooms are key to a good education and giving children the best start in life,” Mr Foley said.

“A Foley Labor Government will dedicate an additional $100 million to replace ageing demountables classrooms with permanent, airconditioned classrooms. “We will conduct a methodical statewide audit to identify the oldest and poorest quality structures. “This will determine which schools on the Central Coast have their demountables replaced.” Mr Foley noted that in one of its first acts, the Baird Government abolished Labor’s School Demountable Replacement Program – and cut the school capital works budget by $280 million. He said demountable replacement now occured on an ad hoc basis, and only when a school community complains long and loud enough about conditions that can include leaky

rooves, mouldy carpets and a lack of power points or internet connectivity. “Demountables will always play a part in our education system, but they should never be treated as a long-term substitute for permanent classrooms,” Mr Foley said. “Too many students on the Central Coast are sitting in substandard facilities thanks to the Liberals’ decision to abolish funding to replace these ageing structures.” Mr Mehan added: “In our region, there are about 275 demountable classrooms, with about 60 that have been in place for more than 10 years.” “You can’t gain a firstrate education in a secondrate classroom.” Media release, 30 Jan 2015 Luke Foley, NSW Opposition Leader

rock Wilson was named the winner of the Volunteer (Youth) award at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

Last year, Brock Wilson was a Year 6 student and School Prefect at Chertsey Primary School. Over a period of four years, Brock dedicated his efforts to the Good Start Breakfast Club program within the school. Brock arrived early every day, an hour before the start of school, to help set up and

run this program. Brock fulfilled this role so diligently that, last year, he became the assistant manager of the program. His consistent dedication to this role benefited the school, other students and the local community. Brock also played an integral part in organising the program and running

several fundraisers for local community events. He has built an exceptional rapport with other community volunteers, staff and students, and has set a tremendous example to others. Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

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Ambulance Service Medal for Phillip Proust r Phillip Proust of Forresters Beach is one of the 2015 recipients of the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM).

“I was very humbled in receiving this news, which was totally unexpected,” said Mr Proust. “I have never come to work thinking that I would be recognised in what I do, and I am honoured to work with fantastic paramedics all over NSW.” Mr Proust has lived on the Central Coast all of his life, having grown up on a farm in Jilliby, and attended Dooralong Primary School and Wyong High School. He started with NSW Ambulance in 1980 in Newcastle, and worked at all stations in the Hunter region. Mr Proust then spent 21 years at Doyalson Ambulance station, where he became the officer in charge. During his 34 year distinguished and broad career, Mr Proust’s dedication has made an outstanding contribution to NSW Ambulance in both operational and educational realms.

His passion has focused on the education, training and mentoring of paramedics of all clinical levels and in 2008 he qualified as an Intensive Care Paramedic. “My passion started when I was a small boy, and then, when I joined the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Army Reserve as a 17-year-old,” said Mr Proust. “That is when I knew I wanted to become a paramedic, no matter what.” Mr Proust was one of the first clinical training officers appointed in NSW Ambulance and his skills have greatly influenced the development of this emerging role, in particular, his ability to identify the areas of clinical and technical practice and innovations necessary to enhance the quality and safety of paramedic practice is most noteworthy. “In my role as a paramedic, I love the fact that I am always challenged

with new technology and new medications that are introduced into NSW Ambulance, and then in turn, train the paramedics to use them,” said Mr Proust. “Over the past three years I was fortunate enough to be a part of a team that rolled out Pre Hospital Thrombolysis, a treatment for patients who are suffering from a heart attack, to rural regional and remote NSW, including the Central Coast.” Also in his capacity as an educator, Mr Proust has played a pivotal role in the state-wide training of paramedics on the Cardiac Reperfusion Strategy. Since 2006, Mr Proust has been involved in the development of numerous e-learning packages enabling paramedics to participate in workplace professional development activities. Currently, he is managing the Point Clare Ambulance Regional Training Unit, which trains all paramedics

in the Central Coast and North Sydney Zones. He is also planning training for a new state of the art battery powered ambulance stretcher which will come into operation soon. “This medal is dedicated to my wife and our five fantastic children,” said Mr Proust. “As with all emergency services families, they are the unsung heroes. “They have had to put up with us not being there on special occasions, such as Christmas, birthdays and family get-togethers. “My wife has had to look after sick children during the night on her own, when I have been on a 14 hour night shift. “Without my family’s support, I am sure I would not be where I am today.” Madeline Parker, 2 Feb 2015 Interviewee: Phillip Proust Media release, 19 Jan 2015 Susan Fischer, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat

Chair of Local Health District Board is Citizen of the Year aul Tonkin was named 2015 Citizen of the Year at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

Paul is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the Central Coast community. He gives his time and support to numerous organisations and is currently chairman of the Central Coast Local Health District Board. Paul first became a member of the Central Coast Health Board in 1994. Since that time, he’s also served on the former

Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service Board, and for the last four years has served as chairman of the Central Coast Local Health District Board. Over those 20 years, Paul has strongly and effectively represented the Central Coast community in order to achieve the best possible public health services. He has been instrumental

in many major milestones including the opening of the Woy Woy Hospital Rehabilitation Unit, the Cancer Centre at Gosford and the recently announced funding for the redevelopment of Gosford Hospital. Paul is also a director on the Board of Woy Woy Community Aged Care, deputy chair of ET Australia and was the founding

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The Shirley Shuttle wins Volunteer (Organisation) Award

udy Scully was named the winner of the Senior award at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

arbara Galvin, coordinator of The Shirley Shuttle, was named the winner of the Volunteer (Organisation) Award at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

Barbara had a remarkable career in the NSW Police Force, culminating in qualification as a barrister to the Supreme Court of NSW. After retiring from the police force and using $50,000 of her own money, Barbara established the Shirley Shuttle to provide transport for cancer sufferers to oncology treatment at nominal or no cost.

Barbara Galvin with Cr Gabby Bowles

From a start of one vehicle, there are now four vehicles servicing both Gosford City and Wyong Shire. Thousands of people have used and continue to use this service. Barbara remains the sole

fundraiser and central coordinator, and has raised over $150,000 as part of The Shirley Shuttle. Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

Eric Barrett wins Youth award ric Barrett was named the winner of the Youth award at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

An exceedingly caring individual, Judy taught children with physical and mental disabilities before her retirement. In 1995, Judy trained to be a Telephone Crisis Supporter with Lifeline. Judy has now been a significant long-term volunteer, with over 19 years of dedicated commitment to Lifeline. Judy has volunteered thousands of hours to assist those who have contacted

Judy Scully with Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein

Lifeline in their time of crisis and distress. Judy is a highly valued member of Lifeline Central Coast, gives willingly and caringly to the people of the region and is a reliable, cheerful and consistent

member of the team. She also assists trainee Telephone Crisis Supporters. Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

Reduction in the mortality rate of mothers and babies awarded argaret Aggar was named the winner of the Volunteer (Individual) award at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

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Margaret has visited East Timor annually since 2005 as part of the Midwives East Timor Project, which is associated with the Rotary Club of Erina. Margaret’s tireless efforts have been instrumental in reducing the mortality rate of mothers and babies in East Timor. During her trips to East Timor, Margaret spends many months at a time providing education and training to local midwives, as well as much-needed

Margaret Aggar with Cr Bob Ward

resources and financial support. Margaret’s fundraising work has also provided a major area of East Timor with a 4WD Maternity Ambulance so that pregnant women can have a trained midwife at their birth. She continues to

fundraise for more of these vehicles for other districts. Margaret has also been providing respite for a local child with special needs for around 18 years. Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

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Sixty one new interns at Coast hospitals

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ine hundred and eighty interns, including 61 on the Central Coast, commenced their medical internships in the state’s public hospitals this year.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein welcomed the interns that commenced their internships at Gosford this year. “I welcome the interns who have travelled from both near and far to undertake further medical training here at Gosford,” Mr Holstein said. “It is thrilling for these doctors-in-training to now have the opportunity to put into practice what they’ve learned. “An internship at a local public hospital will provide them with great experience, working alongside the many dedicated hospital staff who serve our community.” “The commitment to quality care demonstrated by those at Gosford Hospital is known throughout the local community and I’m pleased to see these interns learning from some of our best.” Mr Holstein said NSW guarantees intern positions to all domestic medical graduates of NSW universities. As well, NSW provides internships to many

graduates from interstate universities and, where possible, international full-fee paying medical graduates. During their one-year internship, the graduates will complete compulsory terms in the specialties of medicine, surgery and emergency. The interns will rotate through metropolitan, regional or rural hospitals, as well as GP practices and, for one network, a private hospital. “The intern training can be professionally and personally challenging, but it is critical in ensuring patients across the state continue to be provided with quality and specialised health care for years to come. “I wish these interns all the best as they continue on this exciting journey. “I join the community in welcoming them to our beautiful local area and wish them all the best in their training,” Mr Holstein said. Media release, 23 Jan 2015 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Australia Day Community Awards presented

Maritime publications author receives OAM r Alan Lucas of Point Clare has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to the print media as an author of maritime publications.

Gosford City Deputy Mayor Jim Macfadyen, Gosford City's 2015 Citizen of the Year Paul Tonkin, Gosford City Mayor Lawrie McKinna

osford City recognised some of its finest citizens at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards, held for the second time during official Australia Day celebrations in Gosford on Monday, January 26.

Paul Tonkin was named the 2015 Citizen of the Year for his dedicated and passionate advocacy to ensure the Central Coast community has the best possible public health services. Gosford City’s mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said hosting the awards ceremony on Australia Day made the event extra special.

“The Australia Day Community Awards allow us as a community to come together and pay tribute to those who go over and above in their respective fields,” mayor Cr McKinna said. “Despite the wet weather, the atmosphere at this year’s awards was fantastic, with many people out to enjoy the Australia

Day celebrations joining the ceremony to show their support for our unsung community heroes. “We are privileged to have such outstanding citizens living in our city and making it a better place for us all to live and work. “I would like to thank all the nominees for their commitment and passion.” The Australia Day

Community Awards have become an integral event on the Gosford City calendar. Gosford City’s deputy mayor, and Chair of the Gosford City Australia Day Committee, Jim Macfadyen said that the 2015 award winners represent a cross section of talent, dedication and diversity in our community. “Nominees across all categories have worked hard for causes they believe in and that have made a valuable contribution to our local community,” deputy mayor Macfadyen said. “Judging the Australia Day Community Awards is never an easy task for our judging panel, with this year being no exception. “The calibre of entrants in the 2015 awards is a measure of the wonderful people we have in our community and the pride we all share in this city.” Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

“I am honoured that someone out there nominated me for this award and I thank all those involved,” said Mr Lucas. Mr Lucas is the author of approximately 25 nautical and boating books covering topics such as cruising, boat building and instructional manuals, mainly navigational guides. Mr Lucas has also been a regular contributor to sailing publications such as The Coastal Passage, Australian Sailing, Cruising Helmsman and Afloat. In 2010, Mr Lucas received the NSW Maritime Medal for commitment to promoting safe navigations through decades of work in publishing. “I have been a part of building and restoring eight boats, one of which was circumnavigated around the world,” said Mr Lucas. “I was a ticketed Master for the whole of the Queensland coast, including the Torres Strait. “One of my jobs was being the Skipper of a vessel that led the Britannia, with Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke aboard, into Townsville for the Cook Bicentennial celebrations. “For the last 40 years I have been blessed with having a wife who also enjoys the lifestyle and does most of my editing.” Mr Lucas started life after school as a commercial artist with a firm in Sydney. With his love of the sea, he built his first cruising yacht

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and set sail with friends as crew to Lord Howe Island, and then up the coast of NSW to Queensland. Mr Lucas then utilised his commercial art skills to write his first navigational guide, Cruising the Coral Coast, now in its ninth edition. His wife Patricia Lucas said Alan “was humbled and rather embarrassed when he was notified about winning the award”. “He hasn’t really talked about it because he is essentially modest. “He lives completely involved in everything about his lifestyle. “He loves the sea and everything to do with boat work,” she said. Mr Lucas said he planned to continue being involved with boating and updating the two guides for his website. Madeline Parker, 30 Jan 2015 Interviewees: Alan Lucas & Patricia Lucas Media release, 19 Jan 2015 Susan Fischer, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat

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Historian wins Community Event Award

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Inspector Bruce McGregor receives Australian Police Medal nspector Bruce McGregor, a previous duty officer at Brisbane Water Local Area Command, has received a 2015 Australian Police Medal (APM).

Gosford Council’s Director of Governance and Planning Danielle Dickson, Julie Aitchison and Council’s Director of Construction and Operations Stan Antczak

istorian and former Umina Beach resident Julie Aitchison was named the winner of the Community Event Award for the Umina Beach Centenary Photographic and Historical Exhibition at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

Julie won a NSW Government Heritage Grant in 2012 for her work researching the history of Ocean Beach/Umina Beach and spent more than four years researching and collating the history. In doing this, she even read all the Erina, Woy Woy and Gosford Shire Councils’ Meeting Minutes from 1918 – 1964. Julie also started a Facebook page, Ocean Beach/Umina History, which proved to be a good example

of social media being used by the entire community to unite in sharing local and family history. The Royal Australian Historical Society now uses this page as an example on how to use social media to engage in contributing to a town’s local history. Part of her collection of photographs, subdivision maps and newspaper items were displayed at the official opening of the Umina Beach Centenary Celebrations in October 2014.

The historical photograph exhibition had an estimated 2,500 visitors during its six day run and led to a successful open day in West St, Umina. Julie generated a great deal of pride in the community and has drawn residents and former residents together as they reminisce about the past. Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

Inspector McGregor has provided a high level of policing to the community for the past 34 years with the utmost professionalism and integrity. Inspector McGregor joined the NSW Police Force as a trainee in 1979 at the NSW Police Academy in Redfern. In 1984, he commenced Highway Patrol duties, subsequently serving at Cessnock, Maitland, and in the Sydney District, where in 1984, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Inspector McGregor later served at Newcastle Highway Patrol. In 2004, he was promoted to the rank of Inspector, where he performed the roles of duty officer at Parkes and Brisbane Water Local Area Command and Lake Macquarie Local Area Command, his current position since 2010. Inspector McGregor has

also had a lengthy service history in the area of Traffic and Highway Patrol duties. He was instrumental in the introduction of school speed zones and led the pilot trial for the NSW Government for the implementation of 40km/h speed safety restrictions at school crossings within the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas. He was also the NSW Police Force representative at meetings and was responsible for the

coordination of police safety inspections of all 40km/h school crossings and school bus stops within the pilot catchment area. In 2013, Inspector McGregor received the NSW Rotary Police Customer Service Excellence Award, and in 2014, received an award for the Aboriginal Issues Officer (AIO) of the year. Media release, 19 Jan 2015 Susan Fischer, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat

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Archdeacon is the outstanding achiever

Roslyn receives Arts, Culture and Entertainment Award oslyn English was named the winner of the Arts, Culture and Entertainment Award at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

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ather Rod Bower was named the winner of the Outstanding Achievement award at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

Roslyn has devoted over 27 years to the Gosford Musical Society. She has been awarded life membership for her efforts and is currently in her 10th year as president of the Gosford Musical Society. Gosford Musical Society presents five musicals per year. Roslyn has been responsible for the success of many of these musicals including training the orchestra and choirs, as well as playing in the orchestra. Roslyn has also ensured the future financial security of the Gosford Musical

Roslyn English and Central Coast Mariners Coach Phil Moss

Society by expanding its membership, increasing audience attendance and successfully negotiating a new lease for the Laycock St Community Theatre, as well as the society’s workshop and rehearsal buildings. Roslyn continues to give the Gosford Musical Society’s 480 members nurturing and support, and

makes sure their many successes are celebrated. She is also a representative on the Association of Community Theatre supported by the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

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Father Rod has been the Anglican Rector of Gosford for around 15 years and has been an outstanding influence for good in many areas of life on the Central Coast. Father Rod continues to champion the causes of many marginalised groups in Australian society and to speak up for those with no voice. He is an outstanding Australian and great advocate for tolerance and harmony on the world, national, state and local stages. Father Rod has stood up for the different faiths in Australian society and their right to worship, and has spoken out for the rights of asylum seekers, marriage

Father Rod Bower and Gosford City Deputy Mayor Jim Macfadyen

equality and action on climate change, without taking sides in any political debate. Perhaps his most significant contribution is his custodianship of the parish website and Facebook page, which now has over 21,000 likes and has trended all over major media outlets. The Facebook page has about 100,000 hits per week and engenders discussion all around the world and across Australia. All of this raises the profile of the Central Coast within

in the wider community. He continues to minister to his parish and, in recognition of his leadership within the Church, has been appointed as the Archdeacon of the Central Coast. This is the senior position in the Anglican Church on the Central Coast and involves oversight of all other parishes across the region. Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

Kincumber Rotary proud of its achievements

he Rhythm Hut will welcome back well known festival act Steve Smyth on Sunday, February 15, before travelling on to Byron Bay Bluesfest as part of his brand new tour.

Steve has toured alongside the likes of The Killers, Angus and Julia Stone, Lanie Lane and Kim Churchill. He sold out the first run of his Exits Tour in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, receiving the Feature Album slot at Double J, Album of the Week from ABC Darwin and Newcastle, and singles ‘Shake It’ and ‘Written or Spoken’ being well received at community radio and Double J. However, after being involved in an incident that left him with a broken jaw, Steve had to reschedule several dates from the first

run of Exits Tour dates. Now recovered, Steve and his band have picked back up on the rescheduled dates, added a few more and are announcing this second run for early 2015, set to cover major cities and regional towns. Supporting Steve on this performance at the Rhythm Hut will be Central Coast up comers Elwood Myre and Hunter Beasley. After receiving an old guitar from a relative and

experiencing a series of recurring dreams, Elwood began his own eclectic songwriting. This decision led him to meet mandolin player Hunter and the pair quickly began to travel the East Coast of Australia, sharing their folk-laden Americana style. Media release, 28 Jan 2015 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

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he Rotary Club of Kincumber has been providing great service to the community of late through fundraising.

In the past 12 months, the Rotary Club of Kincumber’s membership has grown from 20 members and is fast approaching a membership of 30. The Rotary Club of Kincumber membership director Mr Millar McCowan said the club has seen a revitalisation with many new males and females who are eager to do good in the community and enjoy the social aspect of belonging to a service club. The club completed its annual Christmas raffle just before the festive season, raising $10,000. The Rotary Club of Kincumber president Mr Tim Bowland said: “We would like to thank all who contributed to making it such an outstanding result.” In addition to this effort, new Rotarian Ms Sandy Hunt-Sharman has recently organised the refurbishment of a bathroom for a local Kincumber family, to assist them in caring for their invalid daughter. Ms Hunt-Sharman became aware of the plight of this family after reading a newspaper article about

their struggle to care for their daughter in their home. Ms Hunt-Sharman liaised with the family and organised the trades and

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ABC - “The Friends” Kadam Sharawa Institute Inc Support group for Public Broadcaster. Tibetan Buddhist Group Offering Aims. safeguard ABC’s Courses in Buddhist Philosophy from independence, funding, & standards. Beginning to Advanced Level. All Meetings through the year + social welcome at Green Point Community afternoons Centre - Meditation every Thursday Well-known guest speakers 7-8pm 4341 5170 0467 558 672 www.fabcnsw.org.au Koolewong, Point Clare & Central Coast Over Tascott Progress Association 30s Social Group Inc Aims to provide resources for We offer social contact, entertainment communication. Special guests, events & new friendships for people community involvement, heritage, in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. diversity, education, safety and small Our events range from; Live Music, business opportunities. House Parties, Restaurant Nights, Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots Thurs Bi Monthly. more - For a FREE calendar call call 0411 266 325 0428 461 188 or Community Centres email cco30s@live.com.au Gosford 50+ Leisure and Central Coast Pension & Learning Centre Welfare Officer Network Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, This group of Volunteers, trained Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor by DVA, to look after servicemen & Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, Club at 10:30am Cards, Variety Social, Womens 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers 4322 1505 4324 4749 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

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Playgroup & Vacation Care, Support groups, Book Club, Community Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work Development Orders, Centrelink Volunteer hours 4323 7483 reception@wyomingcc.org.au

Garden Clubs Australasian Native Orchid Society Cultivation and conservation of Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm 4340 5157 Erina Heights Garden Club An informal and friendly group, we enjoy visiting special gardens. Garden owners talk on planning and installation. 4326 1462 linda.syddell@hotmail.com Matcham Garden Club Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits with speakers and discussions relating to rare and unusual plants. New comers welcome - Every 2nd Thur 12noon to 2.30pm 4367 6292

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

than 55 years to find a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4363 7111 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

History Groups Brisbane Water Historical Society • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270 Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast For anyone interested in early history or early family histories. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 1849

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Probus Clubs All Probus clubs have interesting guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, make new friends, fellowship. intellectual stimulus, and social activities. Probus Club of Avoca 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/avocabeach 4382 3372

Fellowship of Australian Writers A friendly and supportive group for new and old writers. Gives encouragement and critique of your work. Workshops and competitions 10am 3rd Sun Conferance room Gosford Hotel 4363 2627 centralcoastfaw@live.com 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 or 4332 7378 jbthomson51@gmail.com

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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 or 0466 513 600

Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club 8:30am-10:30am 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Hive and Library Erina Shopping Centre 0459 240 183

Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 or 4384 3696

Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Brisbane Water Brass Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon Brass Band entertainment ‘KNC provides the local community 7.15-9.30pm for the community playing all with a meeting place and hub for Ourimbah RSL types of popular music Community Care Services groups, services and information. 4362 7227 Rehearsal every Tuesday Central Coast Regular activities include Early Alcoholics Anonymous 7.30pm-10pm Memory lane - Doing things childhood clinic, free family law meet every Wed 1230pm Gosford City Toastmasters Gosford RSL Ladies 0419 274 012 together Café advice, active playgroup, computer Someone cares 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Indoor Bowls For people with memory loss & their classes, OOSH services, fitness Anglican Church Club 7:30 to 9:30pm Social indoor bowls Frid Soundwaves carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee classes, arts & crafts, over 50’s 3 Mann St Gosford 4340 1929 10am - 2pm RSL Club Men’s acapella 4 part harmony morning with others experiencing friendship group, youth group, social emcloon@bigpond.net.au 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441 chorus all ages 7pm Mon similar circumstances groups and many more services. Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Leagues Club Special Interest 10am to 11.30am We also have an extensive resource Central Coast Gosford RSL Kieran - 0407 267 675 Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford and DVD library for members to Hearing loss management CCLC Bridge Club Sub-branch khutton58@gmail.com 2nd Wednesday borrow. KNC membership starts at Support and educational group Duplicate Bridge-partner not required Women’s Auxiliary jbthomson51@gmail.com 4324 4244 only $5 per year. Please go to our 7 groups across the coast for most sessions. Raise money for the welfare of website wwww.knc.net.au for more Providing practical experience www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au veterans and their families. RSL Club Sydney Welsh Choir Gosford Politics information. and confidence Central Coast Leagues Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm Cultural not for profit organisation in the Pub 4340 1724 Learn the benefits to hearing aids 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 4323 7336 performing at concerts and various Come and solve the problems of the Better hearing Australia Central Coast 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon venues to promotoe the Welsh world over a friendly drink and a bite Kincumber 4321 0275 4323 3456 Inner Wheel Club culture with our singing, also to eat. Guest speakers. Neighbourhood Centre www.centralcoast. cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au of Terrigal performing for charity fund raising. First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 • Exercise classes betterhearingaustralia.org.au Share friendship, social activities as 4369 3378 Mann St, Gosford • Yoga for adults and children Central Coast Art Society well as fundraising for local, national 0438 363 108 • Community eco garden Central Coast Parkinson’s Lectures, demonstrations and and international projects. Tempo Terrifi c Community • Room hire Support Group discussion. Weekly paint-outs 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Showband I AM LOST • Health support groups We aim to help individuals and their Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Duffy Road Terrigal Active showband available to play Deep Conversations & systematic • Counselling families better manage living with Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am 4385 6276 at your community function. Wide exercises for understanding my self • After school activities Parkinson’s Disease - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com ranging repertuore. Always seeking & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society 4363 1044 Gueat speakers are a regular new members, come and join us and Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford - Ancient and modern knowledge. www.kincumber.nsw.au feature of our meetings. City Arts Centre. Kincumber View Club have fun with music. Thurs evening fortnightly 2nd Tue - 1.30pm 4325 1420 For ladies looking for a place to make Follow us on Facebook 0425 296 783 Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres 1800 644 189 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au friends. 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If you are keen to through consultative services and 9.30am to 12 noon bees - Day and Night Groups Brisbane Water An enthusiastic group of people who support our great projects, community programs. 4367 9600 4325 4743 Soroptimists speak for women and play brass instruments, meet every get involved with our fun club or Mon-Fri 9am 4pm www.pcfa.org.au www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au girls of all nations through awareness Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse discuss joining, please contact 6 Sydney Ave Umina advocacy and action by supporting their crowd-pleasing music and play Graham Black 4342 7515 Central Coast Prostate Cancer Central Coast Lapidary Club national and international programs at communioty events 0410 509 071, admin@mingaletta.com.au Support Group (Wyong) Minerals & Gems 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Park Rd Band Hall grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Meet last Monday Month Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Club, Dover Rd Wamberal Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and Toukley RSL Club Faceting, Enamelling, Stone 4367 6331 0407 406 669 Rotary Club of Learning Centre Homes Ave Toukley Fieldtrips & fossicking sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Kariong/Somersby Regular events Fitness, Yoga, 10.00am to 12 noon Playgroup Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & International service club improves Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, 4356 9300 occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm WOWGIRLS Wave Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup lives of communities in Australia Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Bush www.pcfa.org.au Thurs 7-10pm of Wisdom Inc Parents and children meet socially and overseas. 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Three levels of Government collaborate for art’s sake

wo Central Coast arts projects, The Podcast Series and The Bogan Song Cycle, will be funded through the Art Central partnership, celebrating and encouraging creativity on the Coast.

Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant was joined by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Liberal Central Coast candidates Sandra Kerr (Wyong), Adam Crouch (Terrigal) and Michael Sharpe (The Entrance) on Friday, January 30, to make the announcement with the Art Central partners. Mr Grant said the Art Central partners, Arts NSW, Gosford Council, Wyong Council and Regional Development Australia Central Coast would fund the two new projects to support increased participation in the arts and promote local professional arts networks. “The Art Central partnership is supporting great opportunities for creative people on the Central Coast to develop their skills and raise the profile of their work, in collaboration with other creative professionals,” Mr Grant said. “This funding is part of a three-year project running from 2014 to 2016, to develop the creative industries on the Central Coast. “The NSW Government has committed $90,000 over three years, with the other

partners also contributing a total of $150,000. “Last year I announced $45,000 through Art Central for three projects; two music projects from Innov8Central Music and Sainsbury Music, and a multimedia project, Art Whispers, led by Gosford artist, Gabrielle Somers. “Additionally $38,250 was provided to the Central Line project last year. “Central Line held an event on December 3 at the Avoca Cinema to showcase the work of 12 Central Coast artists and launch a web directory connecting local creative industries and artists.” Mr Grant said these new projects would help spread opportunities for creative development even further. The Podcast Series will see Seacup Inc and The Rhythm Hut receive $20,682 to produce eight episodes of a podcast series, including roving video documentaries about Central Coast artists and arts events, as well as panel discussions with a live studio audience on national and international topics of interest to the local arts community. The Bogan Song Cycle will see two nationallyrecognised Central Coast

musicians and educators, Dorian Mode and Andrew Wilkie, with producer, Margaret Meehan, receive $19,310 for a series of music workshops with local high school students and performances. By contrasting soft jazz with Bogan themes, Dorian Mode and Andrew Wilkie will present a satirical performance that provokes, entertains and reflects on the ways of life on the Central Coast. The Bogan Song Cycle will tour several venues in the region in 2015. The work has already attracted interest from the Sydney and Adelaide fringe festivals, as well as the Edinburgh Festival. Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said: “I am particularly pleased to see that artists are making good use of our new level of technology while they continue to educate, entertain and inform our community.” “I look forward to this new round of projects as they will reveal more of our social and cultural identity.” Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the funding is helping regional creative industries projects go from

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strength to strength. “I was impressed with the diversity and innovative nature of the Year One projects but these two new projects have taken the regional focus to a whole new level and are really putting us on the arts map,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “I am pleased the artists will be utilising the great art spaces we have in Wyong Shire at The Wyong Grove and The Entrance and look forward to seeing these projects come to life.” Regional Development Australia Central Coast CEO Mr John Mouland said: “The Art Central partnership continues to support the region’s creatives by providing strategic direction and a framework for the projects, ensuring a genuinely regional focus is achieved.” “This program showcases the creative talent in our region and demonstrates the collaborative approach undertaken by three levels of Government.” Since 2012, Art Central has supported digital and local arts residencies and mentorships for young and emerging artists in the region. Media release, 30 Jan 2015 Rachael Hayes, Office of Troy Grant MP

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Saturday Feb 7 Pot luck dinner, Narara Eco Village, 6pm Beach Fest, Avoca Beach

Sunday Feb 8 Janet Seidal Trio, Kincumber Hotel, 2pm Mac’s Acoustic Blues Jam, MacMasters Beach SLSC, 3:30pm Johnny Devilseed, Six String Brewing, Erina, 7pm Beach Fest, Avoca Beach Central Coast Jazz Leagues afternoon concert, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2pm-5pm, free

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Saturday Feb 14 Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association 17th Anniversary Dance, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm-11:30pm Central Coast Creative Craft Group craft sale, Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford Body Percussion workshop with Rendra Freestone, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford

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Wednesday Feb 18 Wyoming Relax and Revive Group, Wyoming Women’s Health Centre, 1pm-2:30pm Chinese New Year Exhibition Opening by Catherine Croll, Arts Studio Gallery, 5pm

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Out & About Art Whispers project underway

Gabrielle Somers, Ian Bowie, Russell Austin, Cr Hillary Morris, Henry Bowie and Amanda Tarlau passing the whisper

rt Central’s project Art Whispers kicked off on Saturday, January 10, with the inaugural whisper passed from Gosford Council Cr Hillary Morris to a local family in Point Clare.

Lead artist of the Art Whisper project Ms Gabrielle Somers said the aim of the project was to stimulate arts across the Central Coast. The project is being documented and photographed by youth arts worker Sharon Aldrick and visual artist Russell Austin, in collaboration with Ms Somers. “The whisper message will voyage the Coast, exposing our regional connections and rich interior life, which is often overlooked,” said Ms Somers. The creative team, comprising award-winning Central Coast artists, will travel with the whisper and produce contemporary artworks informed by the whisper tour. The artworks will be a window into the interior world of Central Coast residents and will become an iconic art collection and artistic installation. “I can’t say what we will end up with, whether it be 10 paintings or some drawings, the end product will rather emerge as we go along, and that is really a whole part of the strategy,” said Ms Somers. “We expect that the whisper will take on its

own life, generating its own unpredictable direction and pattern. “We may also discover concepts, ideas, similarities, sentiments, objects and outlooks, that are only possible to express with art, in the homes of our otherwise hidden residents,” she said. The Point Clare family must now pass the message on to another regional family, who must then pass the whisper on to another regional family, and so on until the message is conveyed to Wyong. “We hope to create a balance across both Wyong and Gosford regions,” Ms Somers said. “Art Whispers will ultimately highlight the connections we all share on the Coast, because Art Whispers is an intimate artwork on a regional scale.” The Art Whispers project is open to regional families and households that are interested in becoming involved in the journey. Madeline Parker, 20 Jan 2015 Interviewees: Gabrielle Somers Media release, 16 Jan 2015 Gabrielle Somers, Art Whispers

Monday Mar 2 Lower Piles Creek Magic Walk, Brisbane Water National Park, 10:30am3:30pm

Monday Mar 9 Wyoming Circle of Women, Wyoming Women’s Health Centre, 10am11:30am

Saturday Mar 14 Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association’s Jane Austen Style Theme Night, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm-11:30pm

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The lineup for the evening includes Ninth Pillar at 7:30pm, Rewind at 8pm and Slightly Off at 9:30pm, as well as two drum jams at 9pm and 11pm. Ninth Pillar are an original rock acoustic duo that started playing in Sydney in 2006. The pair is experienced in live gigging and have played interstate and supported international acts. Ninth Pillar are dedicated to creating a truly original sound that cannot be mistaken for any other artist, described as acoustic rock fused with a soothing rhythm, intricate guitar melodies and thought provoking lyrics that intertwine and engage audiences. Rewind is also a

duo, comprised of two professional Central Coast musicians, Margaret Rew on vocals, guitar and harmonica, and guitarist Gregory John Olsen. Rewind perform a mixture of genres, covering songs from current popular artists, and rewinding through the years to the Steely Dan, Van Morrision, Jefferson Airplane era, and further, rewinding back to the age of Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Nat King Cole. The varied selection enables Rewind to tailor their performance to the audience attending, whether they be an older crowd enjoying jazz and swing numbers, or a younger crowd wanting more upbeat and current music. Slightly Off is a

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refreshingly different Central Coast musical act that presents an avante garde style of entertainment. With their collection of obscure and original murder songs and manic ballads, they love to make the audience laugh and keep them wondering what will happen next. Carl Desborough plays guitar and sings in a nonetoo-delicate style while Leila Desborough plays an assortment of instruments, including the tenor banjo,

clarinet and musical saw, sings and acts up. Cec Bucello adds his voice and mandolin to the slightly askew mix. Ken Grose adds his cool style with the bass line. For Slightly Off, the most important aspect of any performance is for the audience to have a good time. There will be a selection of meals, healthy cakes, soft drinks, coffee, teas and chai available on the night. Email, 26 Jan 2015 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam

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Civic Melancholy and Brackish Songs to premiere

he works of Kincumber composer Christopher Sainsbury and Wagga Wagga photographer Jamie Holcombe will be showcased in a premiere concert series, Civic Melancholy and Brackish Songs.

The concerts will be held on Saturday, February 28, at Laycock St Theatre and Saturday, March 7, at The Wyong Grove Community and Cultural Hub. In response to Holcombe’s series of photographs titled ‘Civic Melancholy’, Sainsbury composed a piece of music titled ‘Brackish Songs’. Performing the piece

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TC Pho named winner of the Sport Award C Pho was named the winner of the Sport Award at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony.

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Pho has had a 30 year involvement in the sport of volleyball as a player, coach, manager, referee and event organiser. Since arriving on the Central Coast two and a half years ago, he has been the driving force behind the Central Coast Volleyball Club. The club comprised just four members at that time and now has 30 volleyball players in a weekly social competition. In 2012, he organised the inaugural 24 Hour Volleyball Marathon. In the three years it’s been operating, the marathon has raised close to $8,000 for the Gosford Hospital, and this effort has

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been recognised by the Federation of International Volleyball. He has developed a Cool Volley Coaching Clinic with local schools and hosted a Sports Expo for schools last year. Under Pho’s tutelage, the Central Coast men’s and women’s teams both competed in the State Cup and Westside Cup, with the women’s team achieving third place in the honours level at the State Cup and

winning the Westside Cup event. Pho also established the annual grass volleyball tournament on the Central Coast – the only formal grass tournament in Australia – and has been working with the Australian Sports Commission to introduce volleyball in the active after school program. Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Gosford Council media

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WED - 4 0204 - 0.47 0829 - 1.72 1458 - 0.35 2058 - 1.41 SAT - 7 0354 - 0.49 1010 - 1.63 1630 - 0.39 2240 - 1.44 TUE - 10 0601 - 0.60 1202 - 1.39 1815 - 0.52 FRI - 13 0236 - 1.44 0912 - 0.65 1501 - 1.20 2059 - 0.61 MON - 16 0543 - 1.72 1225 - 0.35 1822 - 1.39

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Competitors from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and across NSW will head to the Central Coast to challenge the locals in surfing and body boarding, as well as compete in the ocean swim and the beach fun run. Competition divisions range from grommets to old sea dogs, and there are a number of prizes available. However, the most prestigious award will see surfers aiming to win the Mark Sanga Sainsbury Memorial Trophy, awarded for the Best Floater. The Floater is a surfing manoeuvre invented by the late world amateur champion at his home

beach in the mid-80s. After perfecting it at Avoca, Sainsbury used the Floater on an unsuspecting surfing world and in turn, wrote his name into the sport’s history books. The ocean swim will comprise two races, one held over a distance of 500 metres, and the second over two kilometres. Water safety will be conducted by members of the North Avoca Surf Life Saving Club and will include rubber duckies, a jet ski and a team of volunteers on boards and skis watching over the course. The swims will be hotly contested up front, however, there will be plenty of back

of the pack swimmers taking part with flippers and wetsuits with the simple aim of completing the course in a respectable time. New to Beach Fest is the Fun Run, which will be held on the beach over both two and four kilometres. While the beach run will have plenty of serious runners aiming to take out the title, the Fun Run is aimed at families just wanting to take part. There will also be plenty of other family fun and entertainment on offer with a sand sculpting competition and ice cream eating races. Email, 23 Jan 2015 Sheldon Kidd, Beach Fest

Richelle experiences Life Saving Exchange Program

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he Central Coast’s own surf festival, Beach Fest, will be held again this year at Avoca Beach over the weekend of February 7 and 8.

ichelle Bennett, from Copacabana SLSC, headed north on Friday, January 23, to spend three days at Byron Bay and Ballina beaches as part of the annual Life Saving Exchange Program.

The program aims to encourage lifesavers to develop their skills at unfamiliar beaches, foster cooperation between clubs, and continue the education of the next generation of lifesavers. Participants in the program were aged between 18 and 30 and came from a diverse range of surf lifesaving backgrounds. “To go away for the weekend and meet up with other surf club members was really good,” said Richelle. “You go onto someone else’s patrol, and it’s just really different; the ways

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and the water are different. “Copacabana’s got a reputation for being a surfing beach and a shore dump, hence all the spinal injuries we seem to have, whereas, Byron Bay is a flat beach, there was only a small wave and where they have the shipwreck, that’s where the surfing mainly happens.

“Byron Bay is the ultimate tourist destination beach,” said Richelle. During their time away, apart from their patrol duties, they also spent time learning about other lifesaving assets including visiting the various rescue helicopter and jet boat bases.

“We patrolled at Ballina and the next day we patrolled at Byron and we got to go on the Ballina Jet Boat Base and the Westpac Helicopter Centre. Kaitlin Watts, 2 Jan 2015 Interviewee: Richelle Bennett Media release, 29 Jan 2015 Liam Howitt, SLSNSW

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Sharnita to play for Australia

reen Point local and Junior Olympics bronze medallist, Sharnita Crompton, 20, has been selected to represent Australia in the Women’s Ice Hockey Division 2B World Championships in Spain.

Try out’s began in September where approximately 40 women who qualified for the World Championships trained, hoping to be accepted into the team. “All female hockey players that are eligible get emailed and it’s such a small community, you hear about it,” Crompton said. “You have to play in the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) to be eligible for Worlds. “Training begins when you’re playing in the state league, before you actually know if you’re on the Worlds team,” she said. National coaches attend each state game in order to assess players and determine whether they are eligible for the World Championships. “There’s always someone watching,” Crompton explained. Once the initial try-out camp was completed, approximately 25 women were selected for the next level of try-outs. In between camps, those selected were given a fitness program to train to before returning to Melbourne over the Australia Day weekend for further try-outs. “Each girl adds what weights she’s training with into an app which is constantly monitored by the coach. “It can be irritating because it seems like the end of the world if you miss a set which is why I’m always at the gym,” Crompton said. After training on the ice and at the gym at the second camp, the team was announced on Tuesday, January 27, where 20 women were chosen to represent Australia. “The second camp was basically a comparison to the first,” Crompton explained. “My recovery time really improved and they note that which is good.” Crompton will leave for Prague on Friday, February 27, where the Australian

team will undergo two weeks of training and preparation for the World Championships. “I’ve heard it’s a very beautiful place and I’m really excited,” she said. Once in Prague, the team captain, assistant captain and the standings in the team will be announced. “The training won’t be hard; it’ll be more about tactics,” she said. Crompton explained that while the team will be taking part in cardiovascular training, they won’t be spending any time at the gym. “We’ll just keep our fitness up and avoid anything that could risk injury,” she said. While injuries can be avoided, Crompton emphasized how simple it is for the slightest injury to happen. “I’ve seen it happen, they’ll get on the ice for the first time and just hurt themselves, whether it’s just pulling something or worse. “I feel so bad for anyone who’s done that. “They’ve been training so hard and for so long and it’s all over. “That’s just hockey I guess, that’s sport,” she said. “I’m really proud of myself this year, I’ve trained so hard and I topped all of the cardio training at the camps,” Crompton said. “I feel fitter than I ever have and I think I’ll be less prone to injury because of that.” After training in Prague, the team will travel to Spain on Friday, March 6, where they will compete against Belgium, Croatia, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain. “That’s when all this training and everything we’ve been doing comes into play. “I’m looking forward to playing against Belgium; one of my best friends is playing on that team,” Crompton said. Of the five teams, Crompton said Croatia was

the team she was most worried about. “If you are in their way, they will bowl you over without flinching,” she said. “Spain will be good and at this point they are probably our biggest contenders. “Belgium’s inconsistent but have potential and are lovely to play against,” she said. “Unfortunately, Slovenia doesn’t seem to work well but they do have strong players and Iceland are nice,” said Crompton. The Australian team consists of players between 15 years of age and 39 years of age with majority of the team younger than 23. “This year’s really good; I’ve never seen such a supportive team. “It’s really good to see everyone’s on board. “It looks like if we gel really well, it’ll really work,” she said. Unfortunately, due to the lack of funding, each player needs to raise $4,500 and with only a month’s notice, team members have begun a variety of fundraising, such as raffles and selling jam. “I could go on for days about us not being funded,” Crompton said. “I feel like no one knows that ice hockey is even played in Australia, let alone needs funding. “Not only are we not funded, but in order to keep our jerseys, we have to play four consecutive years,” Crompton explained. “For me, that is the bittersweet irony. “You play for your country

Sharnita Crompton Photo: Mark Bradford

and you can’t take home your jersey unless you’ve played for four years, which when it’s approximately $5,000 a year, that’s approximately $20,000 to get the jerseys you wore. “I find it even more upsetting when freak injuries happen to girls and though they may have represented the country in a couple of

consecutive years, if they’re injured for one year, they don’t get their jersey,” she said. This is Crompton’s fourth year representing Australia and, though she already owns one of her jerseys, said that she is extremely excited about owning both her ‘home’ and ‘away’ jerseys.

Crompton’s mother, Michelle Cremer said her daughter was extremely dedicated and even gave up her social life to fulfil her dream. “I’m very proud to see her further develop her hockey career from the Junior Olympics and to continue representing Australia,” Ms Cremer said. Crompton’s step-father, John Cremer, also said he was proud of her. “It’s great to see that she can achieve her goals. “She’s worked very, very hard for her fitness and mindset,” Mr Cremer said. Since being accepted onto the national team, Crompton has created a website in order to gain funds to compete. Those interested in donating funds towards her journey to compete in Spain are able to do so at www.gofundme.com/ sharnitacrompton. Victoria Power, 30 Jan 2015 Interviewees: Sharnita Crompton, Michelle Cremer & John Cremer

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