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Mountain Districts communities reafﬁrm Gasﬁeld Free stance

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ver 400 residents of the Mountain Districts and the Central Coast joined together on Saturday, February 28, to declare the Mountain Districts communities Gasfield Free.

Sydney Morning Herald journalist and former rugby player Peter FitzSimons and Wyong Council Cr Greg Best spoke in support of the community’s intent to keep the coal seam gas industry out of the area’s water catchment and aquifers. During the event, held at Neills Park in Kulnura, declaration documents were handed through the assembled crowd until they reached community elders Ed Morris and

Betty Bromfield, before being handed to youth ambassadors Leilani Healey and Jake Bright. Gasfield Free Mountain Districts co-convenor Simon Perry said: “Residents of the Mountain Districts recognise that we have an intergenerational responsibility for the stewardship of this land and our water.” “The passing of the declaration statement through everyone’s hands, to our respected elders

and onto our area’s young ambassadors represents this shared responsibility.” The Gasfield Free Mountain Districts Declaration states: “We, the residents of the Mountain Districts declare this district is Gasfield Free.” “We recognise that our districts are protected by the will of the community. “We made this decision through community consultation and engagement.

“We recognise that our best defence is by standing together. “If we detect any activity by gas companies here, we will raise an alert and ask their representatives to leave. “We are committed to stopping gasfield industrialisation in our communities. “In doing this we protect our water, soil, air and future. “We will protect our communities from the destructive impacts of the coal seam gas industry.” Mr Perry said: “Thank you to everyone who came

to the event from the area, including Cr Hillary Morris, Cr Gabby Bowles, Greens candidate Kate da Costa and Labor candidate Kathy Smith.” “With the NSW State election now just a few weeks away, it is time for all standing candidates to take heed of the wishes of the community, and if elected, to support legislation that permanently protects our aquifers, water catchments, farms and areas of environmental importance.” The Declaration ceremony reiterates the united will of the community

against coal seam gas, after a house-to-house survey conducted during 2014 found that 98.2% of the area’s residents oppose coal seam gas activity. Recently both Wyong and Gosford Councils unanimously passed twinned resolutions reaffirming the respective council’s stance against coal seam gas, and standing in support of the Mountain Districts’ residents.

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Media release, 3 Mar 2015 Simon Perry, Gasfield Free Mountain Districts

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$300 million development planned for Lakeside Shopping Centre A

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

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. 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. 110 residential apartments space and amenities for the Also to be included Piazza includes spaces 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

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.

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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.

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. 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

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Paul Tonkin is Citizen of the Year Woy Woy lawyer Mr Paul Tonkin was named Gosford Council’s 2015 Citizen of the Year on Australia Day, January 26, for his dedicated and passionate advocacy to ensure the Central Coast community has the best possible public health services.

community in order to achieve the best possible public health services,” said Mr Anderson. “He has been instrumental in many major milestones including the opening of the W oy Woy Hospital Rehabilitation Unit, Cancer Centre at Gosford and the recently announced funding for the redevelopment of Gosford Hospital.” Mr Tonkin is also a director on the Board of Woy Woy Community Aged Care, deputy chair of ET Australia and was the founding director of the Central Coast Regional Chamber of Commerce. He has a strong link to the Peninsula, joining the Tonkin Drysdale law ﬁrm in 1991. Mr Tonkin has been involved in coaching for junior cricket and soccer at both club and Central Coast representative level for many years, and also had involvement in the development of the Central Coast Mariners. Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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New owners plan $100 million investment at Kooindah Waters

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Three towers planned for former Spurbest site

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Minister for Roads and Freight Mr Duncan Gay and Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna at the ofﬁcial opening of the pedestrian underpass at the Rawson Rd level crossing

An artist’s designs of part of the development

This was the first time any local residents had been in the underpass, which is decorated with names of historical significance referring to the Aboriginal first people, to the settlers, boats and some of the local streets. Email, 4 Feb 2015 Ina Fine, Woy Woy Members of the Mingaletta community at the smoking ceremony for the Woy Woy railway underpass

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$180 million development application has been lodged with Gosford Council which would see the construction of three towers comprising retail, residential and commercial space on the former Spurbest site at 50-70 Mann St, Gosford.

The ofﬁcal welcoming ceremony at Kooindah Waters

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he new owners of Kooindah Waters, Harman Global Holdings, is great news for our beautiful environment continue to be managed were ofﬁcially welcomed to Wyong Shire by Council’ s mayor community.” and great location, close by the Accor group under Doug Eaton at a ceremony on Saturday, January 31. The CEO of Harman to Sydney, made the the Mercure brand and

The Harman Group have plans to add a stateof-the-art hotel, more housing and a conference centre to the resort. Mayor Cr Eaton, who was at the ofﬁcial groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, said the Sydney based company have a proven track record in

residential and resort development and is pleased to welcome them to Wyong Shire. “Tourism is one of the major planks in our Economic Development Plan as it is a big job generator, especially for our youth. “Further development

of the resort means hundreds of local jobs will be created during construction alone with many more to follow once completed. “It is great to see a company of such high standing believe in the potential of our area and are willing to invest over

Group, Mr Ethan He, applauded Council for its help during the due diligence process and for their enthusiasm for the project. “Mayor Doug Eaton met with us personally and has impressed us with his vision for the area,” Mr He said.

decision to invest here Troon Golf will continue to manage the golf course. pretty easy. The 18 hole golf course “We are looking forward to working was designed by Ross with Council and the Watson and Craig Parry community through the and is currently ranked in future development of the Top 100 golf courses Kooindah resort and in Australia. establishing Wyong Media release, 4 Feb 2015 Shire as a true tourism Wyong Council media destination.”

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The proposal includes a total of 572 residential units within three towers, erected on a podium level which itself will offer a hotel, shops, restaurants, a tavern, and cinema, all accessed via a public thoroughfare which will be created through the site linking the City Centre to the Waterfront. The podium level will also incorporate several levels of commercial ofﬁce space.

The towers have been labelled the Mann St Tower, Baker St Tower and the Georgianna Terrace Tower. The 33 storey Mann St Tower will include a ground level mixed use space and four levels of commercial space, with the tower comprising 29 levels of apartments. It would comprise five retail units, one commercial tenancy, a cafe/ restaurant and a residential commercial foyer, as well as two cinemas and amenities, all on the ground floor. Levels one to four would comprise commercial space with the applicant suggesting the Australian Tax Office as a potential tenant. Levels five to 33 would see 58 one-bedroom apartments, 116 twobedroom apartments and 58 three-bedroom apartments.

The 32 storey Baker St Tower will include a ground level mixed use space; two levels of retail/commercial space, and four levels of hotel rooms, with the tower comprising 26 levels of apartments. The ground floor would comprise a residential/hotel foyer, hotel kitchen and administration and serving facilities, while level one would house a supermarket and five retail units. Level two would provide commercial floor space and levels three to six would provide 80 hotel rooms. The remaining 26 tower levels, from seven to 32, would comprise 52 onebedroom apartments, 104 two-bedroom apartments and 52 three-bedroom apartments. Finally, the 22 storey Georgiana Terrace Tower will include a ground level

mixed use space and two levels of retail/commercial space, with the tower comprising 22 levels of apartments. The ground floor would see two retail units, a residential foyer and servicing facilities, while level one would see further retail floor space, including a cafe/restaurant and bar/ tavern, and level two would comprise commercial floor space. Levels three to 24 would comprise 88 two-bedroom apartments and 44 threebedroom apartments. In addition to this, the development will include four levels of basement parking accommodating 678 cars, as well as significant open space and landscaping. According to the development application, submitted by New Hong

Kong Macau Australia, Pty Ltd, the development stems from Gosford Council’s eagerness to revitalise the City Centre. The site itself, which comprises the former Brisbane Waters County Council Building, the former Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), and Froggy’s, a former skating rink, has had a chequered history, with several proposals having been considered in the past which evoked considerable controversy. In 2005, development consent was issued by the Department of Planning for a mixed commercial and residential development. This consent was commenced via the partial demolition of some of the existing buildings on site. Under a separate consent, initial works began on the temporary

dismantling of the clock tower, with the material from that work now being stored within the building. Since the time of these initial partial demolition works however, the site has been deserted, with the buildings and the site subsequently being boarded up and becoming a target for vandalism and graffiti. The heritage listing of part of the site is recognised in the design, with the front portion and first floor staircase of the former Brisbane Waters County Council building being incorporated within the design. A number of public submissions have already been lodged in support of the proposal.

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n on-site h e a r i n g of a Land and Environment Court conciliation conference was held on Tuesday, February 17, between lawyers representing Wyong Council and the Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE), a Church of Scientology offshoot.

Gosford City deputy mayor Cr Jim Macfadyen, Gosford City's 2015 Citizen of the Year Mr Paul Tonkin and Gosford City mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna

Members of the Mingaletta Community held a smoking ceremony on Saturday, January 31, at the Woy Woy railway pedestrian underpass to cleanse the earth and help the underpass become part of the Peninsula.

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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Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said Mr Tonkin was a dedicated and passionate advocate for the Central Coast community, giving his time and support to numerous organisations. Mr Tonkin, who has been chairman of the Central Coast Local Health District Board for the last four years, ﬁrst became a member of the Board in 1994. Since that time, he has also served on the former Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service Board. “Over those 20 years, Paul has strongly and ef fectively represented the Central Coast

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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

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Rail underpass second stage funded, but not third The State Government has committed an extra $7 million to allow the completion of the second stage of the Woy Woy Rd railway underpass project to be completed.

However, the Government appears to have abandoned any commitment to funding the third stage of the project – the realignment of Woy Woy Rd through the Bays area, now describing the project as a twostage project. The commitment was announced at the opening on Thursday, February 12, of a pedestrian underpass at the Rawson Rd level crossing, which cost $6.2 milllion alone. At the opening, Minister for Roads and Freight Mr Duncan Gay

said the project would eventually close the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd. “Gosford Council has completed stage one work, which included providing a new pedestrian and cyclist underpass alongside Rawson Rd and below the railway tracks,” Minister Gay said. “Pedestrian access to the underpass has also been upgraded along Waterview and Railway Sts. “The NSW Government provided funding for the work as part of the $45 million commitment to build an underpass to replace the Woy Woy rail level crossing. “But we have committed an additional $7 million to fulﬁl our commitment to remove the existing crossing and replace it with a safer option. “That is a total of $52 million

to deliver the two stages the community has been waiting for,” Minister Gay said. Mr Holstein said the completion of stage two work would enable the full closure of the Rawson Rd level crossing. “Stage two work involves upgrading and extending Railway St and Nagari Rd and a new vehicle underpass and bridge over Woy Woy Creek at Bulls Hill,” Mr Holstein said. “Four years ago I stood here and said the NSW Government was committed to this project and I am so proud to see stage one completed. “For too long our community was neglected under former governments and I am so proud the NSW Government is listening and delivering what our community

expects and deserves.” Mr Holstein said that the Government had not committed to stage three because stage two would not be started until the West Gosford intersection had been completed. “We can’t really commence major works there until we’ve got West Gosford well in control and a lot of the burden has eased there. “We wouldn’t want to have both major roads leading into the Peninsula clogged with road works. “I will be pushing for stage three funding nearing completion of stage two,” he said. “Even when Minister Gay was up the other day making this announcement, he knows that I’m going to be looking for the next stage as this progresses.”

Gosford Council’s director of Construction and Operations Mr Stan Antczak said local artists had been invited to carry out an art installation within the tunnel and access ramps with a focus on ‘names’ and their connection to people and places of the Peninsula. “The ﬁrst phase of the art installation is expected to be completed mid next month with phase two due for completion in March next year,” Mr Antczak said. Media release, 12 Feb 2015 Siobhan McCarthy, Ofﬁce of Duncan Gay MP Media statement, 20 Feb 2015 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Ya r r a m a l o n g Community Action Group media liaison Mr William Love said Yarramalong residents were given another opportunity to condemn the scientologists’ attempt to establish a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre within existing buildings in the Bertini Estate. When the plan was ﬁrst submitted to Council, it caused a furore in the community and resulted in more than 80 submissions being lodged with Wyong Council by angry ratepayers. After analysing submissions from both sides, Wyong Council last year refused the application to conduct the rehabilitation clinic. ABLE appealed the decision and the matter is currently before the Land and Environment Court. Local residents who had prepared written submissions were invited into the grounds

The existing guest house which would be used as one of the accommodation buildings

of the Bertini estate for the conference to air their views to the Court Conciliation Commissioner. Flanked by barristers and solicitors from both parties, Commissioner Brown took notes while standing in the estate’s driveway as speaker after speaker presented their case. First was Yarramalong Community Action Group chairman Ron Lee who said he hoped the NSW Land and Environment Court would follow the lead given by the Victoria Court of Appeal Tribunal which recently upheld the Yarra Ranges Council decision not to approve a Narconan drug rehabilitation facility in the Victorian town of

Warburton. This plan was proposed by ABLE, the same group that had made the Yarramalong application. “A substantial reason for the Tribunal’s decision was concern for public safety,” Mr Lee said. “In a 16 page submission, Warburton police detailed scores of incidents involving patients, including extensive property damage, assaults on staff; in one instance a patient threatening a staff member with an axe, addicts escaping from the centre and being rounded up in the streets, and ambulances refusing to enter the premises without a police escort. “The ABLE security

measures had failed miserably. “There is no doubt that if the Yarramalong rehab facility was given approval, the same sort of thing would happen and this is causing enormous concern,” Mr Lee said. An immediate next door neighbour Mrs Julie Blair, whose house is within 50 metres of the Bertini Estate gates, told the Commissioner she was terriﬁed at the prospect of the clinic obtaining permission to operate, especially with patients receiving detoxiﬁcation treatment so close to her home. “My young children walk past the Bertini Estate gates every day to look after their horses in our paddocks.

“With drug addict patients wandering around the rehab clinic grounds and possibly in and out of the property there is every reason to fear for the children’s safety. “Hopefully the Court will reject the ABLE appeal.” Bill Love, a Yarramalong property owner for 42 years, said one of the biggest problems for the proposed scientology rehabilitation centre was the danger of major flooding of access roads and on the river flats that are part of the Bertini Estate. “Bunning Creek Rd is very flood prone and it is the only vehicle access into the ABLE premises. “The last big flood

in 2012 resulted in the road being closed and telephone and computer communications being cut for almost a week. “The ﬂood waters swirled a meter deep through buildings in the Bertini Estate. “We are told that up to 50 people will be occupying the Church of Scientology rehab centre full time and part time. “In a ﬂood, what would happen if an ambulance was required in an emergency? “Police cars, evacuation vehicles and rescue teams would not get through. “Nor would staff or supply vehicles be able to get in and out of the property,” he said. Other residents opposing the clinic put their views to Commissioner Brown for more than an hour, after which he asked the legal teams of both Council and ABLE to attend the Conciliation hearing inside the premises. The next day, February 18, the council lawyer issued a statement that the conciliation conference did not lead to a resolution of matters between the parties. The hearing will reconvene in Sydney on April 2. Media release, 24 Feb 2015 William Love, Yarramalong Community Action Group

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ver 400 residents of the Mountain Districts and the Central Coast joined together on Saturday, February 28, to declare the Mountain Districts communities Gasfield Free.

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More petitions received over Terrigal car park sale osford Council has received a further four petitions, totalling 436 signatures, from concerned residents regarding Council’s decision to sell the Council car park in Church St, Terrigal.

Petitioners stated this was a short term car park, centrally located which allowed people to park for short visits to Terrigal businesses. Petitioners said they believed that for those visitors to the Terrigal CBD who found the walk from the multi-storey car park challenging, or felt vulnerable walking alone to and from the multi-storey

car park, this Council car park in Church St was vital. They said customers would need to go elsewhere and local businesses would suffer without access to this car park. Petitioners have asked that Gosford Council revoke their decision to sell the Council car park. Gosford Council agenda P.1, 24 Feb 2015

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Green groups creating unnecessary ‘Scare Campaigns’ - Holstein ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has responded to an article in the last edition of Coast Community News which stated he had chosen to ignore the threats coal seam gas mining posed to the region.

“It is fair to say that I have responded to numerous requests from constituents on this matter, and similar matters, during the past year in particular,” Mr Holstein said. “However what is unfair to say is that I am not engaging with the electorate or constituents, because I am. “What I am concerned about is the unnecessary ‘Scare Campaign’ over this issue on the Central Coast. Every Green Party sub-group or association or Green Party inspired gathering is trying to create a problem in Gosford when no such problem exists. “Let us deal with the facts rather than the emotional

rhetoric that has become commonplace within the activist movements with political agendas. “There are currently no activity approvals for Coal Seam Gas exploration anywhere on the Central Coast. “AGL’s Camden Gas Project in South West Sydney is the only active CSG facility in NSW and currently produces 5% of NSW’s natural gas needs. “Any proposal for exploration of Coal Seam Gas would require an activity approval from the Office of Coal Seam Gas (OCSG). “The NSW Government will continue to work with local communities through the NSW Gas Plan to ensure

that any gas production across the state is subject to our stringent regulations to protect our precious water and vital agricultural land. “The NSW Government has put in place the most comprehensive regulatory controls for the coal seam gas industry in Australia to protect our vital land and water resources. “On The Central Coast, there are six PELs (Petroleum Exploration Licences) in total that were issued under previous Governments, four in Wyong LGA and two in Gosford LGA. “All of these titles are heavily impacted by exclusion zones and national parks, but more importantly, there are no active coal seam

gas activities occurring in the Wyong and Gosford LGAs. “Some of these wells have been drilled in the past but none are active and some have been decommissioned and are awaiting final inspection and confirmation from the Office of Coal Seam Gas. “The remaining are legacy wells which were drilled decades ago and are on the Derelict Mines Program which will determine whether further work is required to decommission these wells. “I committed previously to water being our first priority and I remain committed,” Mr Holstein said. Media statement, 19 Feb 2015 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Mike Baird and Chris Holstein are delivering infrastructure for Gosford and The Peninsula:

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on Saturday 28 March For more details on our achievements, contact Chris by Phone: 0438 169 503 Email: gosford@nsw.liberal.org.au Mail: PO Box 9091, Wyoming NSW 2250 Web: www.chrisholstein.com.au Facebook: chrisholstein4gosford

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McKinna unhappy about mayor Eaton backﬂip on amalgamation osford City mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has cleared up some recent comments by Wyong Shire Council about a possible merger with Gosford following the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) meeting in February.

“At the last CCROC meeting, Gosford and Wyong councillors, including Wyong Shire’s mayor Doug Eaton, voted unanimously to reject the NSW Government’s position that neither council has the size or capacity under the Fit for the Future proposal to stand alone,” mayor Cr McKinna said. “Moreover, all councillors voted unanimously that each council should be allowed to stand alone given their past, current and projected performance, strategic planning as well as future growth and development. “It is very disappointing to see that since this meeting, mayor Eaton is now making public comments that contradict the CCROC’s

unanimous decision on this issue. “I have always maintained that Gosford and Wyong are different areas with their own unique needs and demographics. “A merger simply isn’t the best option for either community moving forward, unless we’re shown, in no uncertain terms, that it will bring positive benefits to Gosford residents and the Central Coast region. “At this stage, the establishment of one single council for the Central Coast would potentially deny Gosford residents access to the services, infrastructure and facilities they deserve due to the size and nature of the proposed area. “Even our own current

information shows that amalgamating with Wyong will cost Gosford ratepayers more for the same or, in some cases, a lesser service. “Any talk of possibly forcing us to merge with Wyong is also short-sighted and ignores the massive social and economic interruptions it would cause our local community and businesses. “Plus, I’d be very concerned that our community would be left without a voice in any possible forced amalgamation,” he said. Media release, 25 Feb 2015 Gosford Council media

Council overrules recommendations in split decision osford Council has resolved to develop a Narara Valley Precinct Playground on a site at Willari Ave, despite strong opposition from Cr Gabby Bowles.

Two locations had been proposed by Council’s Playground Committee as being suitable for the development of the playground; Willari Ave Playground at Narara and land adjacent to Niagara Park Stadium off Washington Ave, Niagara Park. The delivery of the new playground is allocated $280,000 from the land sale of the former Narara Hall. Community consultation was undertaken in October and November last year to determine the community’s preference of the two potential sites with 57% of the 126 survey responses received nominating Niagara Park as the preferred location. The Playground Committee also recommended Niagara Park Stadium as the preferred location. But at Council’s meeting of Tuesday, February 24, Cr Vicki Scott said building the playground on the “ugly” Niagara Park site would be short changing the

community. She said the Wallari Ave site would be “a destination, not a playground to go to for just 20 minutes”. “The people at Narara Valley have gone without for a long time,” said Cr Scott. But Cr Bowles was passionate in her promotion of the Niagara Park site and cited problems such as access and security at the Wallari Ave site. “This is something that is really needed in this area,” said Cr Bowles. “The Niagara Park site ticks all the boxes, Willari only ticks some. “I think we’re grossly underestimating what it would take to make the Willari Ave site a precinct park,” she said. According to the report by Council’s department of Community Growth, there is $280,000 available for the delivery of a new precinct playground, although with lifecycle cost predicted to be an additional $105,000 at Niagara Park Stadium and

$697,995 at Willari Ave based on a 15 year assumption of essential maintenance. “The significantly higher lifecycle costs at Willari Ave are due to the lack of public amenities such as toilets and the additional staff needed to maintain the servicing of the larger area. “The cost at Niagara Park Stadium can be reduced and absorbed into ongoing operational costs due to the existing infrastructure and staffing levels already in place at the Centre.” As part of its resolution, Council also agreed to fund the toilet facilities for the Willari Ave site from the sale of a property it recently sold in Umina. Council will also investigate, among other things, the development of a small fenced pocket playground outside the new library being built at Niagara Park Shopping Centre. Gosford Council agenda GRO.5, 24 Feb 2015 Kaitlin Watts, 24 Feb 2015

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Across the Central Coast planning strategies that have involved community consultation and years of thoughtful preparation are being abandoned in favour of deals worked out behind closed doors. These proposals often undermine local homeowners and businesses. The variations are often approved by Councils with scant regard to community input. Any process which allows major changes in Planning Rules without transparency and community consultation exposes opportunities for corruption, disadvantages communities and disadvantages those developers who play by the rules. Public lands are being reclassified and sold through this process, over 1,000 parcels of public land in Wyong are affected. Environment groups are calling on the state government to intervene to provide certainty for communities and the environment on the Central Coast after numerous harmful amendments to council development plans. Ask your MP or candidate what they will do to ensure planning decisions and rules are enforced, communities heard and decision s are transparent.

In December Gosford Council supported a rezoning application by the NSW Government for Peats Island and surrounding lands at Mooney. CEN believes this rezoning is not good enough for one of the Iconic Sites in NSW. When travelling north on the M1 and crossing the Bridge on the Hawkesbury River the land on the northern shore on both sides of the freeway (including Communications and Water Tower Hills) will be sold for housing and commercial development. This rezoning throws away the enormous potential for the 25Ha site to be used for public access and tourism befitting the Hawkesbury River and the surrounding National Parks. If you have concerns

consider asking all your candidates for the NSW Elections to rethink this sell off and seek expressions of interest for a better redevelopment

of the lands for river access, tourism and public benefit. To find out more: Go to: www.cen.org.au and click on Friends of Peats Island.

GOVERNANCE AT WYONG COUNCIL Many CEN members have raised issues in regard to Wyong Council and the many environmental issues that now occur in that area. The environment section has been abolished and many staff are employed helping to

sell conservation land owned or gifted to council for future generations. CEN has made many representations to the NSW Government on all these issues with no effect.

If you have concerns, consider asking your candidates for Wyong, The Entrance and Swansea in the State Election what they would do to ensure independent governance so that the Shire is not stripped of environmental assets.

WASTE MANAGEMENT In the past few years, CEN has supported many community groups and individuals as they face enormous pressure on waste issues. This includes residents near Springfield Quarry, Kerns Road at Kincumber and Mangrove Mountain. The issue was most dramatically demonstrated last year with the agreement to dump many millions of tonnes of waste and soil at Mangrove Mountain Golf Course. Originally approved in 1998 for ten years using 240,000 cubic metres to help reshape the Golf Course, the dump is now over 1 million tonnes and heading towards 3 million tonnes by 2025. All of this happened despite objections by the local community who were given no say in the final decision. CEN wants to see a Regional Waste Strategy developed for

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Coast based employment service providers accused of fraud number of Australian Government employment service providers which have offices on the Central Coast, have responded to claims made in a recent ABC television Four Corners episode that some agencies were guilty of fraud, manipulation and falsified paperwork.

The episode explained how the Government’s Job Services Australia (JSA) scheme was being exploited by agencies in an effort to increase profits. Statements provided by a number of agencies, in response to interview requests and prior to the programme going to air, were published on the Four Corners’ website. These included MAX Employment which has offices in Gosford, Wyong and Woy Woy, CatholicCare which has an office in North Gosford and the Salvation Army’s Employment Plus office located in Gosford MAX Employment managing director Ms

Deborah Homewood responded to the interview request by Four Corners and said: “MAX Employment has been a provider of Australian Government employment services since 2002.” “We are proud of our achievements in placing hundreds of thousands of Australians in jobs and changing their lives through employment. “MAX Employment is committed to the highest standards of probity and compliance with all of our contractual obligations and is accredited under International Quality standards (ISO 9001), the National Standards for Disability Services and the Department of Employment’s

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quality assurance framework.” A request for a further statement from Max Employment following the programme going to air, was met with a redirection by them to their original published statement. The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus managing director Mr Greg Moult said in his statement that: “It is a matter of public record that a repayment of $9 million was made to the Commonwealth by Employment Plus in 2006.” “A Government audit, which we fully cooperated with, found we had incorrectly classified job seekers as highly disadvantaged, thereby attracting a higher fee. “This was not due to deliberate manipulation of the funding model, but rather, a combination of the complexity of the job seeker classification instrument, poor internal processes and human error. “Since that time, Employment Plus has implemented stringent processes and procedures to minimise erroneous claims. “A subsequent Government audit in 2012, which examined a number of providers, including Employment Plus, found no similar grounds for concern. “The JSA system is complex and there are many guidelines we must follow in claiming fees. “Interpretive and administrative errors can occur, including missing documentary evidence. “For example, outcome fees require us to lodge copies of the employee’s

payslips over 13 weeks. “A missing payslip can result in our fee being disallowed or a payment being recovered by the Government. “We appreciate the need for the Government’s robust checking and recovery processes to make sure all claims are justified, and we remain serious about minimising our own errors. “To that end, our claims process has been centralised, with a unit of only 10 people having the authority to submit claims on behalf of 115 sites nationally. “Their responsibility is to ensure claims are justifiable under the rules and where necessary documentary evidence is in place. “In addition to the checking conducted by our centralised claims unit, our internal auditors also conduct spot checks, including for claims already lodged to the Department. “Where they believe a claim has been made in error we alert the Department and lodge a ‘self recovery’, returning the fee in question. “In 2014, Employment Plus gained ISO9001 certification, reflecting the quality of our critical processes and procedures. “We understand that in respect of adherence to guidelines and claims, we are now considered ‘low risk’ by the Department. “Over the 2011/12 - 2013/14 period, total recoveries equated to just 0.5% of the value of all claims. “As an organisation, we have never attempted to defraud or deliberately overcharge the Commonwealth. “Any attempt to suggest otherwise is unjustified, unfair and inaccurate,” Mr Moult’s statement reads. CatholicCare’s statement

also noted the Government review in 2012 that “identified areas of ambiguity around the claiming of Provider Brokered Outcomes which had resulted in incorrect claims by many providers in the Job Services Australia network”. “CatholicCare accepted responsibility for what were primarily administrative errors identified at its Local Employment and Training Solutions (LETS) program and initiated repayment of fees in consultation with the Department. “For the three financial year periods 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14, repayments to the Government represented 1.1% of revenue. “A range of improvements to training systems and procedures were initiated and implemented at LETS, which is a relatively small provider of Job Services Australia programs. “CatholicCare is a notfor-profit organisation committed to improving the lives of people in need, and working towards a society in which there is full recognition of individual’s rights and responsibilities, and that enable the dignity, wellbeing and participation of all persons,” the statement reads. The ORS Group (ORS) was contacted by Coast Community News and national director Ms Karen Brown said: “ORS categorically refutes any suggestion of systemic failure in its compliance processes.” “ORS has been providing high quality employment services to job seekers and employers on the Central Coast since 2003,” Ms Brown said. “ORS currently has a Five Star Rating which is the highest rating that a JSA provider can receive from the Department of Employment

based on its record of assisting job seekers move into sustainable employment. “As with all other JSA providers, ORS is regularly audited by the Department of Employment. “As a result of our own regular and rigorous audits, and those of the Department, most claiming errors are identified and quickly resolved. “ORS has never been advised by the Department or our independent ISO auditors of any concerns about the integrity of our files or the documentation they contain. “In fact, ORS is regularly complimented on our standards and our commitment to the continual improvement of our processes and systems in line with Government requirements. “We are proud to work in partnership with local businesses to provide opportunities for Central Coast job seekers,” Ms Brown concluded. Website, 3 Mar 2015 Four Corners Media statement, 3 Mar 2015 Karen Brown, ORS

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Home buyer enquiries 50% above the historic average he rebounding G o s f o r d residential property market has started 2015 in fine fettle, according to principal of Raine and Horne Gosford Mr Geoff Tilden.

“Quality stock is being snapped up fast thanks to a very strong level of buyer enquires,” said Mr Tilden. “Buyer enquiries are about 50% above the historic average and we just don’t have enough homes for sale to meet this level of demand.” The Gosford agent attributes the spike in local real estate activity to booming Sydney prices. “Sydney-based investors, who have been priced out of the market in the City are now looking for value and decent yields in Gosford,” said Mr Tilden. “Around 60% of our investors are from Sydney, with 20% based overseas from countries such as Hong Kong and South Africa.

between $400 and $450. “It would almost be impossible to find this sort of value in Sydney,” said Mr Tilden. While potential investment returns are catching the eye of savvy out-of-town investors, changing perceptions of Gosford in Sydney are underpinning owneroccupier demand. “Gosford is becoming increasingly accepted as a good place to live, and a clear alternative to Western Sydney,” said Mr Tilden. “The Central Coast offers an affordable lifestyle alternative to Western Sydney and more Sydneysiders are starting to realise that it’s not 300 miles away. “The commute from Gosford is on par with public transport alternatives like Liverpool in Sydney’s west,” Mr Tilden said.

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“The remaining 20% of investors are Central Coast locals. “In 2015, we expect demand for existing and off-the-plan entry level

apartments in Gosford, North Gosford and East Gosford will be very strong.” For instance, since Christmas, Raine and Horne Gosford has sold 29 of a

possible 31 apartments in a brand new residential complex at 10-12 Batley St, Gosford. The vast majority of the apartments have been sold

to investors, according to Mr Tilden. “The apartments have sold in the low $400,000s and are expected to generate weekly rents

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Why only one handicapped parking spot?

hether you consider the PM’s actions over Knights and Dames to be toss-worthy or not Rod Fountain, it would depend on whether you consider it to be an appalling lack of judgment

or not.

am prompted to write to you after seeing something that broke my heart.

I am a senior who cares for my handicapped wife. On a regular basis, weekly for the last month or so, she needs to see her health providers at the Super Clinic in West Gosford. The recently opened precinct has over 100 parking spaces, yet there is only one handicapped parking spot near the Super Clinic. As I am able bodied, I manage to get my wife out of the car and into her wheel chair when the one spot is occupied, even if I have to illegally park.

I can live with that and accept the consequences. However, I was recently gutted to see a Community People vehicle driver trying to find a spot to drop off a crippled child. The best the driver could do was to park alongside a garden bed, which was flooded, so she could park in a way that the door on the

off side had egress for the child. Bloody heart breaking seeing that driver carrying the child, then having to leave her whilst she secured the vehicle. Cannot believe the precinct parking was approved by Gosford City Council. I have contacted the owner of the building and am yet to receive a reply. Email, 23 Feb 2015 Tony O Hanlon, Wyoming

Heck, two-thirds of his own backbench don’t want him in the job, and that was even without a formal challenger. Imagine how it would

have turned out had Turnbull put his hand up. Email, 18 Feb 2015 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

Politician’s promises should be in writing f our politicians are to be believed, why don’t they put their promises in writing and sign the documents?

I think they are dishonest and cannot be trusted, as if they sign a document it can be used in court for prosecution.

We must cry out

Let us think about the future of our country and not others for a change. Email, 27 Feb 2015 Robert Findley, Point Clare

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t is welcome news following the visit of Health Minister Ms Jillian Skinner and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, that Gosford Hospital is to receive a major upgrade along with an expanded range of services such as extra car parking.

Will this mean a multimulti-story carpark, possibly with free car parking for hospital staff to relieve the clogging of Racecourse Rd? I trust Mr Holstein also recognises the urgent need for government and road authorities to face up to the difficult problem of the utter chaos that takes place late afternoon at the Gosford High School pedestrian crossing, the

inadequate bridge crossing over the rail line along with the adjacent roundabout intersection of Racecourse and Showground Rds. The concerns of the multitude of drivers who use this thoroughfare hopefully will receive the attention of government and road authorities. Email, 21 Feb 2015 Raymond Catterall, Wyoming

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Men charged with drug and Pills purchased over the counter ﬁrearms possession

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wo men have been arrested and charged with alleged drug supply, firearm and drug possession offences on the Central Coast.

In August last year, detectives from Brisbane Water Local Area Command formed Strike Force Shadowboxer to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs in the Brisbane Water Local Area Command. Following investigations, about 10:20am on Wednesday, February 18, Strike Force Shadowboxer detectives stopped a vehicle on Masons Pde, Point Frederick, and arrested a 53-year-old man. A search warrant was later executed at the man’s home in Davistown. Investigators seized a quantity of drugs alleged to be cannabis, crystal methylamphetamine and two

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 unregistered firearms. Another search warrant was executed at a home in East Gosford. A 51-year-old man was arrested nearby and a quantity of drugs alleged to be cannabis and MDMA (‘Ecstasy’) were found in his

possession. The 53-year-old man was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with: one count of supply prohibited drug, on-going basis; one count of supply prohibited drug; one count of possess prohibited drug; and two counts of possess unregistered firearm. He was granted strict bail conditions to appear before Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, March 10. The 51-year-old man was issued with a Court Attendance Notice for two counts of possess prohibited drug.

Media release, 18 Feb 2015 NSW Police media

During November, police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command commenced investigations into the alleged supply of prohibited drugs from a shop in Erina. Investigators executed a search warrant on Thursday, November 20, and seized 162 tablets marketed as ‘party pills’ with the brand names of ‘GO-E’, ‘XS’ and ‘Pure Bliss’. Along with several other items that were seized, the tablets were sent for forensic analysis. S u b s e q u e n t l y,

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olice are appealing for information from the public after a man was shot in the foot at Gosford on Monday, February 23.

olice on the Central Coast have warned the public to be vigilant after they seized ‘party pills’ found to contain illicit drugs available at a local store and later from a shop in Sydney.

A patrolling security guard located a man next to Showground Rd at around 1:15am with a gunshot wound to his foot. Emergency Services were

called and the man was taken to hospital by Ambulance Paramedics.

He has told police he was walking by the roadway when a car pulled up next to him and the front seat passenger shot him in the foot. He is unable to give police

a description of the men or vehicle involved. As a result, police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. Media release, 23 Feb 2015 NSW Police media

Armed robbery at Forresters Beach service station olice are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a service station in Forresters Beach on Thursday, February 26.

Two males entered the service station on The Entrance Rd at around 11:40pm. The first offender, who was armed with a hammer, approached the counter and demanded money from the operator. A second offender, who was armed with a machete, stood near the door.

The employee handed over a quantity of cash and both men fled north along The Entrance Rd. Fortunately the male employee was not injured during the robbery. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command

attended along with a police dog which searched the area without success. Officers have now appealed to the public for information about two men who may be able to assist with their investigation. The first man was 183cm tall and wore a hooded jumper over his head with black gloves, black track

investigators were advised that the tablets contained the prohibited drug dimethylamylamine or DMAA which is listed on Schedule 1 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985. On Thursday, February 26, police again attended the shop at Erina and also another shop in Oxford St, Darlinghurst, and seized a further 346 tablets. Police continue to liaise with the operators of the shops and continue with their inquiries into the alleged offences. Brisbane Water Local Area Command Crime Manager Detective

Inspector Glenn Trayhurn has urged anyone who has possession of these items to dispose of them safely. “I understand that people may have purchased these items believing that they did not contain illicit drugs. “The items were freely available in the stores and I am concerned that members of the public will consume these items not realising that they contain an illegal substance. “There is no such item as a recreational drug. “These items are made with no consideration of quality control” said D/Insp Trayhurn. Media release, 28 Feb 2015 NSW Police media

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Greens support campaign to improve nurse-patient ratios reens candidates Kate da Costa (Gosford), Doug Williamson (Terrigal) and Greens MP and health spokesperson John Kaye met with local Gosford hospital nurses recently to show their support for their campaign to improve nurse-patient ratios.

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Dr Kaye said: “One of the key priorities for the Greens is to maintain legally enforceable nurse per patient ratios and extend them to other settings including community nurses, Emergency Departments and other specialist care units.” “The Greens have always supported the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association’s nurse to patient ratio campaign because the evidence says it leads to improved patient safety and health outcomes. “Better patient ratios save lives and helps people recover quicker, reducing the pressure on our hospitals. “It is not just a health and safety issue for nurses. “Patient care is compromised because there are not enough clinical staff to deal with their needs,” said Dr Kaye. Mr Williamson said: “Nurses play a pivotal role in our public hospital system.” “It is vital that their workloads are reasonable and that their capacity to fulfil their professional obligations is not undermined by under-staffing,” said Mr Williamson. Ms da Costa said: “Health Minister Jillian Skinner frequently boasts that the NSW health system is seeing more patients than ever before without a blowout in waiting lists.” “The price that is being paid for the Minister’s conjuring trick is soaring stress levels for nurses and other clinical staff. “It is the quality of care

and the health of nurses that are being put at risk by increasing elective surgery patients without more staff. “The previous Labor government refused to lock nurse to patient ratios into legislation. “It took a targeted campaign by the nurses’ union, which the Greens supported, to have success in some clinical settings and even then, the ratios

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Health

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Dementia cannot be ignored pdated dementia prevalence figures have supported the call for a comprehensive statewide dementia strategy to be implemented in NSW, across health, transport, policing, housing and other government services.

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW CEO The Hon. John Watkins said updated dementia prevalence rates show that the numbers of people with dementia in NSW is now estimated to be almost 112,000. In the state electorates of Gosford and Terrigal, there is an estimated 3,100 people living with dementia, which is expected to increase to 3,480 by 2020 and 6,700 by 2050. “These figures show dementia is an issue that is only going to get bigger and we really need a whole-of-government approach to appropriately tackle the challenge,” Mr

Watkins said. “This means doing things like taking a serious look at how to provide much better care for people with dementia when they need to go to hospital, increasing specialist palliative care for people with dementia and adequately funding health-related transport to support people living with dementia to access health and medicalrelated appointments. “With the tragically high level of dementia in Aboriginal communities, we also need to look specifically at dementia care and risk reduction measures for that

community. “We are also asking for comprehensive government commitment to supporting communities that wish to become dementiafriendly so people can be supported to live well within their communities for as long as possible. “Dementia is an issue that cannot be ignored and will not go away. “It demands effective, comprehensive action by the NSW Government,” Mr Watkins said. Media release, 25 Feb 2015 Sonia Byrnes, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW

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n 11-year-old girl was airlifted to the Westmead Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 28, after she was kicked in the face by a horse in Somersby.

The young girl was having riding lessons when she lost control and fell at an equestrian facility. CareFlight’s rapid response trauma team was called away from a community event to celebrate its 10th

anniversary at 12:30pm with more than 100 past patients, their families and past and present CareFlight crew members watching the launch. The CareFlight doctor and paramedic joined NSW ambulance paramedics in

treating the girl at the scene for serious face fractures. She was then placed aboard the helicopter and flown to Westmead. Media release, 28 Feb 2015 Mark Lever, CareFlight

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ARTEXPRESS features four local HSC artists

Skills sharing with students encouraged omersby Public School has extended a welcome to any parents, grandparents or family members who have an interest or skills in a particular area that they could share with the students.

Ms Margaret Smith, grandmother of students William and Maggie, has offered her services by going into the school on Monday afternoons to take singing lessons with the choir students. Somersby Public School teacher Mr Neil Mitchell

said: “We are very fortunate to have the services of Ms Smith as she has a wealth of experience working with young children.” Furthermore, the school is keen to hear from any other family members who would like to work with a group of students one lunch

time per week. The school is particularly looking for an interested gardener who would like to help re-establish the overgrown gardens in the school grounds. Newsletter, 3 Feb 2015 Kirsty Squires, Somersby Public School

Police visit Green Point College Keira McLoskey’s sculpture, ‘The Girl Who Mistook the Wood for a Hat – Oliver Sacks’

he largest of this year’s ARTEXPRESS exhibitions opened at The Armory at Sydney Olympic Park on Tuesday, March 2, featuring artworks from four Central Coast students.

This exhibition, which is open to the public until Thursday, March 26, is part of the 32nd ARTEXPRESS, showcasing the best works of art completed by students from government and nongovernment schools across NSW as part of last year’s HSC. Of the 219 works selected for exhibit in ARTEXPRESS, 64 have been selected for inclusion in The Armory exhibition, including those by Jack Munro, Jordana May and Keira McLoskey from Gosford High School, and Shavira Maharani from Narara Valley High School. Jack’s drawing, ‘The Nature of Progress’, is described by him as a chronological collage of technological and environmental change, asking the audience to

question the nature of progress. Jordana’s images and video, ‘Synthesis: Homage to Huang Yang’, explores the synthesis of nature and human kind, with landscape images projected onto human forms, inspired by the contemporary artist Huang Yang. Keira’s sculpture, ‘The Girl Who Mistook the Wood for a Hat – Oliver Sacks’, is described by her as addressing notions of deception and appearance by having everyday Australian hats made out of wood. Lastly, Shavira’s drawing, ‘The Void Measures My Connections’, is described by her as an exploration of her connections with her family through portraits of them in daily routines that

represent their identity. Department of Education and Communities’ Executive Director, Learning and Leadership, Ms Jane Simmons said that ARTEXPRESS is a collaborative project that makes the finest selections available for public viewing. “These students’ works will be displayed alongside some of the finest artworks in Australia and the rest of the world,” she said. “Many of the students featured through ARTEXPRESS’s history have gone on to become highly successful and wellregarded international artists.” Media release, 2 Mar 2015 Sven Wright, NSW Education and Communities

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ear 9 students from Green Point Christian College were visited by Central Coast police liaison officer Senior Constable Denise Lynch on Tuesday, February 17.

Senior Constable Lynch spoke to students about issues surrounding the use of technology and the responsibilities the students have when using technology, particularly social media. “With the use of

technology increasing, it is important to explore these ideas and Senior Constable Lynch was a great presenter,” said Green Point Christian College head of secondary school Mr Peter McLellan. “We hope to have her

return later in the year to talk in more detail about using Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms,” he said. Newsletter, 19 Feb 2015 Peter McLellan, Green Point Christian College

Safer Internet Day activities ears 5 and 6 students from Our Lady of the Rosary, Wyoming participated in a Virtual Classrooms Cyber Safety On-Line Activity on Wednesday, February 11.

The program was part of the celebration of Safer Internet Day and was hosted by the Broken Bay Diocese. The Being a Good

Bystander educational experience was conducted to assist in equipping students with strategies to deal with cyberbullying if

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Education

Henry Kendall pleased Gosford and Terrigal with HSC results High Schools to beneﬁt from re-election T he teaching staff at Henry Kendall High School are reflecting on the successful Higher School Certificate results of their 2014 Year 12 students as Australian Universities begin to welcome their new student cohorts for 2015. Henry Kendall High School principal Mr Andrew Backhouse said: “Our 2014 HSC cohort attained 34 Band 6 results, and 62% of our results were in the top three bands.” “One of our students, Georgia Gow, achieved five Band 6 results and was named in the State All Rounders’ List. “Our highest individual course result was achieved by Sophia Georgas, with a

97 in English Standard, and she was named in the State Top Achievers’ list.” During Term One of every schooling year, the HSC teachers at Henry Kendall High School analyse these results and reflect on their professional teaching practice to ensure these high standards can be maintained. “With 49 of our 2014 HSC students attaining university entry to the

course of their choice, we are obviously very happy with these results,” said Mr Backhouse. “However, there is always work to be done and this annual reflection and analysis ensures that we are offering every students the very best educational experience possible.” Media Release, 2 Mar 2015 Damien Clift, Henry Kendall High School

Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli and Liberal candidate for Terrigal Adam Crouch meet with staff and students from Terrigal High School

re-elected Baird Government will upgrade facilities at Gosford and Terrigal High Schools as part of a $28 million program to upgrade 14 secondary schools in the Hunter and Central Coast.

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Furthermore, a Year 12 student had his 2014 HSC Major Work selected to be a part of the InTech Exhibition at Sydney Showground during June. Newsletter, 4 Feb 2015 Anthony Angel, Lisarow High School

Minister for Education Mr Adrian Piccoli visited the schools on Thursday, February 26, along with Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein to make the announcement, part of the NSW Government’s Innovative Education, Successful Students package. “All children, no matter what school they attend, deserve a great education in a well-equipped school with up-to-date facilities,” Mr Holstein said. “At Gosford High School the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will improve the school’s amenity and enhance the learning experience for students. “We know that a school’s

appearance is important in how it is perceived by the community. “This funding will go a long way to upgrading those schools that need it most. “The funding will also enable secondary schools to

provide more opportunities for parental engagement,” he said. Media release, 26 Feb 2015 Will Griffiths, Office of Adrian Piccoli MP

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Free Narara Ecoburbia Festival not to be missed he second Narara E c o b u r b i a Festival will be held at Narara Valley High School on Saturday, April 11, and will highlight ‘the reinvigoration of sustainability’.

There will be music, markets, activities for children, talks, workshops, food and entertainment. Not to be missed are: a lunchtime concert by Marysville steel band ‘Hot Pans on Fire’, telling the story of how music helped to rebuild their community after the terrible Victorian bushfires; passionate and controversial Sydney Morning Herald opinion writer Elizabeth Farrelly, speaking on the dream of sustainable suburbia; Viva Living Homes demonstrating how to build natural homes; integrative medical practitioner Dr Mark Donohoe talking about health and the connection between the ‘In-vironment’ and the environment; Dr Samantha Graham on ‘Meditation and Mindfulness’; Permaculture

expert Kerrie Anderson on growing herbs for health; and, television personality Angus Stewart on healthy soil and healthy business. In-depth topics include zero-carbon living, the latest renewable energy technology, sustainable population and spirituality and ecology. Activities for children

include all-day drop-in workshops by Art Tank, where they can make musical instruments from recycled materials, a chance to visit the school farm or to try the steel drums, live animals, yoga for kids, jugglers and hoola-hooping. “When combined with 70 exhibitors and market stalls, six musical groups, seven

food stalls, there’s just so much to see and do,” said Joan Cassels, one of the coordinators. “The festival theme is ‘sustainability’. “Sadly the word ‘sustainability’ has suffered from excessive overuse. “It is so easy in lucky Australia to forget how bad ‘unsustainability’ is.

“You only have to look overseas to see how bad it can become when everything unravels. “Sustainability is not passive, it’s not just about ‘protecting’ biodiversity, it’s about regenerating it. “It’s active, it’s positive. “It involves seriously thinking about our future generations.

“It’s about making the transition out of the dying industries of coal and gas mining, and stepping away from profiting from polluting. “It’s about reinvigorating community, local ecosystems, local employment and natural good health. “Sustainability is about everything because it’s all linked: healthy soil, healthy food, healthy bodies (the ‘Invironment’), healthy minds, healthy ecosystems, healthy climate, healthy economy, healthy community, and healthy government. “The Central Coast is full of people venturing into the new worlds of more sustainable living. “The Narara Ecoburbia festival is a place to meet, mix and mingle with these ‘Sustainability Adventurers’,” said Ms Cassels. Admission to the festival is free. Media release, 2 Mar 2015 Richard Cassels, Ecoburbia

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Open Hearts, Open Home in Gosford

he Mahbobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Promise Open Hearts, Open Home project will be launched on Saturday, March 14, with an afternoon tea at the Gosford Anglican Church.

Father Rod Bower of the Gosford Anglican Parish will host Mahboba Rawi of Mahbobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Promise, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohammed, the Grand Mufti of Australia, Ms Maha Abdo OAM, Executive officer of the Muslim Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association and winner of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NSW Human Rights Award, and Sheikh

Ahmed Abdo, honorary Muslim chaplain to the NSW Police Force, will be at the official launch. This new initiative is focusing on building bridges between communities. Cultural diversity is a rich and wonderful part of Australia, but the violence in the Middle East is creating fear within the country.

Members of the community are encouraged to open their home and invite their friends for an evening of connecting people and encouraging mutual understanding and appreciation of diversity. Email, 23 Feb 2015 Brian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Heir, Open Hearts, Open Home

Free Seniors Week concert n celebration of Seniors Week, a free concert will be held for seniors over 60 in the Gosford Uniting Church hall on Thursday, March 19.

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Performing arts centre to host its ďŹ rst operatic concert he Central Coast Philharmonia and Symphony Central Coast will perform a concert version of Bizetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carmen in the new performing arts centre at Central Coast Grammar School on Sunday, March 22.

Carmen is one of the most well-known and popular operas of all time, a drama of love, jealousy and murder, told through alluring melodies and captivating dances. This performance will not only include a large choir and orchestra, but professional soloists from Sydney Independent Opera, and narration. The concert will be conducted by Steven Stanke, with Philip Rees as Chorus Master. Carmen will be performed by Ms Jermaine Chau, a young singer who participated in Operatunity Oz and has since sung significant roles in various operas and concerts. The role of Michaela will be sung by New Zealand born Taryn Srhoj, who graduated in Auckland, but has since joined the Pacific Opera Young Artist Program, where she has already

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performed in operas. A special aspect of the concert is that two of the male soloists, Kaine Hayward and Andrew Williams, are from the Central Coast, and are both examples of how local musical talent is making it big nationally. However, the most exciting element of the

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wood fired pizzas, gnocchi, arancini, canolli, biscotti and other Italian pastries, at the Mediterranean inspire venue. To experience Italian culture baristaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will demonstrate how to â&#x20AC;&#x153;expressâ&#x20AC;? a good coffee and a cooking show by our Italian chef will give you some handy hints. Sample Italian wines and beer and taste some of the best Italian liqueurs! If you are planning a trip to Italy, talk to the Italian State Tourism Board, presenting a travel showcase. Ladies - donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss our pop-up Fashion Show by designer Clara, on the balconies of Piazza Giulietta and check out the Italian Murano glass jewellery. Explore our function room displaying an Italian photographic exhibition, or catch an Italian film in the cinema. Italian cars line up for viewing and our own â&#x20AC;&#x153;Michael Angeloâ&#x20AC;? local artist Simon Sawell, will be on site with paintbrush in hand, adding to the collection of Italian Renaissance art found throughout the resort. Punch & Judy (originating from Italy) and the Pinocchio puppet shows will entertain the kids, along with Piccolo the Clown and Benino the Donkey. Or introduce them to the Italian breed of Maremma dogs. Last but not least, our popular Italian singers, George Vumbaca, Sam Pellegrino and Nata Forte will have the crowd on up its feet. Enjoy the fun of the festa! Ph 0424 644 448 or www.ettalongbeachmarkets.com.au

performance is its location at the Central Coast Grammar School performing arts centre, a venue that allows concerts of this nature to be seen in their full glory. The venue is not just a school hall, but is a state of the art centre, with all the comforts and excellent acoustics that would be expected from the best Sydney theatres. Central Coast Philharmonia member Mr Michael Fine said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carmen is a magnificent and amazing experience, and is always a favourite wherever it is performed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This performance will be especially glamorous and important, and a greater chance for people to see this fantastic new performing space on the Central Coast.â&#x20AC;? Email, 1 Mar 2015 Michael Fine, Central Coast Philharmonia

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YIPA auditions underway

Award winning artist to exhibit ustralian artist, Patonga based Robin Norling, has been invited by Gosford Regional Gallery to exhibit a retrospective of his work from Saturday, March 28, to Sunday, May 17.

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uditions for the 24th year of Youth in Performing Arts (YIPA) on the Central Coast will be held throughout the month of March.

YIPA aims to give young emerging talent the opportunity to participate in a quality program featuring all aspects of the performing arts. YIPA annually showcases some of the finest young talent on the Central Coast in a series of variety concerts held at Laycock St Theatre in May. Performers wishing to audition must be either attending high school, or no older than 21. It is anticipated that 400 acts and 1,000 performers will audition for a spot in one of the four variety concerts.

YIPA director Ms Karen Morrow said: “It is amazing the variety and quality of our young local performers and we are really looking forward to our auditions in 2015.” Since the 2014 YIPA concert series, several YIPA performers have gone on to achieve some very notable achievements. Dancer Thomas Dilley is reaching the final 13 of Youth America Grand Prix Dance Competition and was offered several scholarships to International Dance Schools. Singer Sophie Curtis

graduated from the NSW Talent Development Program, with fellow singer Joshua Keane performing a leading role in Phantom of the Opera in both the Gosford and Parramatta productions. Singer Jacob Thomas also achieved success with his newly formed band, which signed an international record contract. Media release, 18 Feb 2015 Youth in Performing Arts (YIPA)

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This survey spans over 50 years and contains paintings, drawings and sculptures. After graduating with Honours from the National Art School in Sydney, Norling was awarded the Sulman Prize in 1962 and was one of the youngest painters to have won the NSW Travelling Art Scholarship. He went on to complete post-graduate studies at the Royal College of Art in London. He later pursued a career

ABC radio and television, and as senior education officer at the Art Gallery NSW. Norling has, over his lifetime, made great contributions to art, and by his work and teaching, he continues to help artists and students with assistance and discussion. The official opening will be held at 2pm on March 29. Email, 12 Feb 2015 Jocelyn Maughan

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Champion poet mesmerizes audience osford Bush Poets held its February meeting on Wednesday the 25th at its regular meeting place of Gosford Hotel.

Gosford Bush Poets president Mr Vic Jefferies said special guest Noel Stallard thoroughly entertained. “As Noel performed, from time to time, I watched the audience and I saw a great many people with eyes as big saucers and mouths agape with sheer astonishment,” said Mr Jefferies. “Those in the room who had never seen Noel perform were absolutely mesmerised, charmed, amazed and enthralled with his incredible renditions of amazingly complex and lengthy classic poems such as CJ Dennis’s ‘The Play’, John O’Brien’s ‘Firing on the Eight’ and ‘The Road To Danaheys’. “Then they laughed along with Noel when he told of the dangers of pegging out

clothes or of speaking to ladies who wear red dresses and then again were brought nearly to tears by the story of ‘The Little Irish Mother’. “A marvellous evening, a wonderful performance and an event that will be long remembered by all those who were lucky enough to see an expert presenter of the spoken word.

“Before Noel took charge we heard from Jan Lock; Chris Kessey; Jack Woodward; Ellen Hingston; Sarah Austen; Kevin Gee; Peter Mace; Fran Bush; Norman Allen; June Hilton; Ken Tough; Chris Drynan and our resident tenor Nick Lock, who sang a marvellous rendition of Henry Lawson’s poem ‘Berta’. “We shall not be having a guest artist in March so everyone will have the opportunity of presenting two items on the night. “These are the evenings that usually result in some wonderful poetry and verse, so sharpen up your pencils, polish your poetry and prepare for the last Wednesday of March,” Mr Jefferies said. Email, 25 Feb 2015 Vic Jefferies, Gosford Bush Poets

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Wyoming Community Garden welcomes visitors

Candidates to speak at political gathering

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osford Politics in the Pub will be held on Thursday, March 5, at Duttons Tavern.

This month’s topic for discussion is the NSW Election 2015 – Candidates Forum for the Gosford Electorate. Guest speakers include Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith, Liberal candidate for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein MP, Greens candidate for Gosford Ms Kate da Costa, Independent

candidate for Gosford Mr Jake Cassar, and Australian Democrats candidate for the Legislative Council Mr Rendall Wagner. The evening will allow attendees to get up close and personal with the candidates running in the upcoming NSW election, and provide them with the opportunity to hear what

they have to say and why they should be voted for. The evening will be mediated, with each candidate given the opportunity to make a short speech, followed by a question and answer session. Email, 25 Feb 2015 Mark Ellis, Gosford Politics in the Pub

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he official opening of the Wyoming Community Garden will be held on Saturday, March 7, at the Wyoming Community Centre.

A variety of activities will be available on the day including a scarecrow competition, live music, lawn games, talks and demonstrations, a free tea

party, a vintage caravan cafe and a sausage sizzle. The organisers of the community garden are hoping to encourage people from different social and

cultural backgrounds, as well as all age groups to attend on the day. Email, 23 Feb 2015 Lauren Campbell, Wyoming Community Garden

entral Coast Women’s Health Centre in Wyoming will celebrate International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 5.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is ‘Let’s not wait another 20 years’. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world

attention on areas requiring understanding and further action. The day will begin with guest speaker, Denise Markham who is the manager of the Bara Barang Corporation, followed by the Gorokan school dancers.

A free lunch, massage and calico painting will be held throughout the morning. Email, 18 Feb 2015 Kate Bradfield, Central Coast Women’s Health Centre

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

Community Centres Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc Gosford 50+ Leisure and We offer social contact, entertainment Learning Centre events & new friendships for people Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor Our events range from; Live Music, Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots Matcham Garden Club Cards, Variety Social, Womens more - For a FREE calendar call call Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits 0428 461 188 or with speakers and discussions 4304 7065 relating to rare and unusual plants. email cco30s@live.com.au New comers welcome - Every 2nd Gosford-Narara Thur 12noon to 2.30pm Central Coast Pension & Neighbourhood Centre 4367 6292 Welfare Officer Network School Holiday activities, playgroup, This group of Volunteers, trained multicultural programs, community Health Groups by DVA, to look after servicemen & activities - Rooms for Hire Alcoholics Anonymous women, meets at Ourimbah RSL admin@gnnc.com.au meet every Wed 1230pm Club at 10:30am 4329 4477 Someone cares 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov Anglican Church 4322 1505 Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 3 Mann St Gosford ‘KNC provides the local community Central Coast 50+ Singles with a meeting place and hub for Social Group Better Hearing Australia groups, services and information. Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, Central Coast Regular activities include Early dancing - BBQs & Socialising each Hearing loss management childhood clinic, free family law weekend. Support and educational group advice, active playgroup, computer Our friendly group can be contacted 7 groups across the coast classes, OOSH services, fitness for our monthly programme Providing practical experience classes, arts & crafts, over 50’s 4344 5556 and confidence friendship group, youth group, social 4396 3640 Learn the benefits to hearing aids groups and many more services. 50pssg@gmail.com We also have an extensive resource Better hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 and DVD library for members to Community Care Services www.centralcoast. borrow. KNC membership starts at Central Coast betterhearingaustralia.org.au only $5 per year. Please go to our Memory lane - Doing things website wwww.knc.net.au for more together Café Central Coast Parkinson’s information. For people with memory loss & their Support Group 4340 1724 carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee We aim to help individuals and their morning with others experiencing families better manage living with Kincumber similar circumstances Parkinson’s Disease Neighbourhood Centre 10am to 11.30am Gueat speakers are a regular • Exercise classes Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford • Yoga for adults and children feature of our meetings. 2nd Wednesday 2nd Tue - 1.30pm • Community eco garden 4324 4244 1800 644 189 • Room hire • Health support groups Gosford Politics Central Coast Prostate Cancer • Counselling in the Pub Support Group (Gosford) • After school activities Come and solve the problems of the Meet last Friday Month 4363 1044 world over a friendly drink and a bite Terrigal Uniting Church www.kincumber.nsw.au to eat. Guest speakers. 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 9.30am to 12 noon Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Mann St, Gosford 4367 9600 Strait Islander Corporation 0438 363 108 www.pcfa.org.au The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other I AM LOST community groups a meeting place Central Coast Prostate Cancer Deep Conversations & systematic Support Group (Wyong) and referal hub for education, health, exercises for understanding my self Meet last Monday Month well-being and cultural programs & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society Toukley RSL Club through consultative services and - Ancient and modern knowledge. Homes Ave Toukley community programs. Thurs evening fortnightly 10.00am to 12 noon Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 0425 296 783 4356 9300 6 Sydney Ave Umina www.gurdjieff.org.au www.pcfa.org.au 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au Rotary Club of Dying with Dignity NSW, Gosford North Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and Central Coast A very active community minded Learning Centre Working to give those club with many projects focussed Regular events Fitness, Yoga, suffering unrelievedly from on assisting youth. If you are keen to Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, terminal or incurable illness support our great projects, Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Bush the legal right to request & get involved with our fun club or walking, Indoor bowls, Zumba, receive medical help to die discuss joining, please contact Computer and Ipad courses, Bingo, Quarterly Meetings Graham Black Concerts on 1st and 3rd Thursday 4369 8053 0410 509 071, of month. grahamblack@iprimus.com.au 4384 5152 Gambling Solutions tsc1@tac.com.au Gambling help counsellors provide Rotary Club of free, confidential, professional service Kariong/Somersby Volunteering to gamblers, family and friends. International service club improves Central Coast Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, lives of communities in Australia Refer potential volunteers to Gosford, The Entrance. and overseas. Fun-filled activities, community organisations and provide 4344 7992 fellowship and friendship breakfasts. support to volunteers and community Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang organisations. We also provide GROW - Free Weekly 12 Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am training to volunteers and managers Step Mental Health Self Help Group 4340 4529 of volunteers - Information Sessions - Helping thousands to recover from kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary mental health challenges for more across the Central Coast than 55 years to find a GROW group Seniors Computer 4329 7122 Club Central Coast Inc. near you call 1800 558 268 or visit recruit@volcc.org.au Beginners class PC or Mac Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most programs – see website. 10am – Wyoming 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber Community Centre & District Neighbourhood Centre. Programs and activities incl. Yoga & Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at Zumba classes, Art and Craft classes, Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon Playgroup & Vacation Care, Support 4369 2530 groups, Book Club, Community Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work U3A Central Coast Development Orders, Centrelink Mature age people are invited to Volunteer hours participate in a wide range of courses 4323 7483 to broaden the mind and make new reception@wyomingcc.org.au friends 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

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

the children to have fun and play together. 0 to 5 yrs Thurs- 10am to 12 noon - Friday - 10am to 12 noon Gosford Uniting Church Hall 129 Donnison St Gosford 4325 3695 gumnutsguc@gmail.com

Political Party

Central Coast Greens Branch of Greens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting elected 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Probus Clubs

CCLC Indoor Bowls Ladies - Mon 10am Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm 4363 2360 or 0403 994 313 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

Sailability Gosford All Probus clubs have interesting Participation in sailing for people with Fellowship of First Fleeters guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, disabilities, mature age volunteers Central Coast make new friends, fellowship. invited to help us with all aspects intellectual stimulus, and social For anyone interested in early history of our sailing operations - no sailing activities. or early family histories. Don’t need to experience required be a First Fleeter. Tuesday and Thursday mornings Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am Probus Club of Avoca 4382 2035 or 4322 8227 4323 1849 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach sailabilitygosford@gmail.com Bowling Club Music Women’s Groups www.probussouthpacific.org/ Brisbane Water Brass microsites/avocabeach Brisbane Water Brass Band entertainment 4382 3372 Evening View Club for the community playing all Social activities, outings and functions types of popular music Probus Club East Gosford monthly - new members welcome Rehearsal every Tuesday We have now opened our doors to Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/ 7.30pm-10pm men and women, as a combined Cinema, fashion parades 0419 274 012 club, 1st Thurs 10am each month Dinner meeting with guest speaker - Waterford Retirement Village, 4th Tues each month JAZZLEAGUE Kincumber 4325 1688 or 0466 513 600 Live Jazz Bands - Come to listen, 4325 2601 Come to dance Country Women’s Public Speaking Free - Every Sun Association (CWA) Central Coast Leagues Club Develop confidence by improving Quilting, patchwork, spinning, Gosford 2-5pm your speaking skills. Meetings are knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm www.jazzleague.net entertaining and educational. Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club Soundwaves Brisbane Waters Breakfast 4385 9503 or 4384 3696 Men’s acapella 4 part harmony Toastmasters Club chorus - all ages 7pm Mon 8:30am-10:30am Gosford RSL Ladies Central Coast Leagues Club 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Indoor Bowls Kieran - 0407 267 675 Hive and Library Erina Shopping Social indoor bowls Frid khutton58@gmail.com Centre 10am - 2pm RSL Club jbthomson51@gmail.com 0459 240 183 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441 Sydney Welsh Choir Cultural not for profit organisation performing at concerts and various venues to promotoe the Welsh culture with our singing, also performing for charity fund raising. 4369 3378

Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227 Gosford City Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4340 1929 emcloon@bigpond.net.au

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

Tempo Terrific Community Inner Wheel Club Showband of Terrigal Active showband available to play Share friendship, social activities as at your community function. Wide well as fundraising for local, national Special Interest ranging repertuore. Always seeking and international projects. new members, come and join us and CCLC Bridge Club 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, have fun with music. Duplicate Bridge-partner not required Duffy Road Terrigal Follow us on Facebook for most sessions. 4385 6276 Every Monday 5pm to 7pm www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Kincumber Uniting Church Central Coast Leagues Club 4365 4414 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat Kincumber View Club www.tempoterriﬁc.com 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon For ladies looking for a place to make tempoterriﬁc@live.com 4323 3456 friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au bus trips, movie days and home Tuggerah Lakes Showband functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL An enthusiastic group of people who Central Coast Art Society Club 11am play brass instruments, meet every Lectures, demonstrations and 4390 2527 Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse discussion. Weekly paint-outs their crowd-pleasing music and play Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Soroptimist International at communioty events Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am Brisbane Water Park Rd Band Hall - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Soroptimists speak for women and Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford girls of all nations through awareness 0407 406 669 City Arts Centre. advocacy and action by supporting 4325 1420 national and international programs Playgroup publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup Club, Dover Rd Wamberal Parents and children meet socially Central Coast Handweavers, 4367 6331 for the parents to make friends and Spinners and Textile Arts Guild sibrisbanewater@siswp.org learn more about parenting and Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre WOWGIRLS Wave and fabric crafts, community quilting of Wisdom Inc bees - Day and Night Groups WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom 4325 4743 connects women and local www.cottagecrafts.net.au businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom and Central Coast Lapidary Club explore lifes potential. Minerals & Gems Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom Learn silverwork, Cabochons, gatherings, WOW days and WOW Faceting, Enamelling, Stone courses check our website for Fieldtrips & fossicking activities. Weekly Workshops www.wowgirls.com.au Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm info@wowgirls.com.au Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, see www.duckscrossing. org/publications.html for the forms or contact COAST Community News on 4325 7369

Coast Community News - March 4, 2015 - Page 19

Tracks sought for new album

Special guest to perform at free Jazz concert

Out & About

he Central Coast League’s Club’s Jazz League will host Mike Hallam’s Hot Six on Sunday, March 8.

Mike arrived in Sydney from the UK in 1967 where he had played in Nottingham, England, for 10 years with the Mercia Jazzband. He then played with Sydney bands Harbour City, Ray Price Port Jackson Jazz band and the Graeme Bell Allstars. His Mike Hallam Hot Six was formed in 1977 and from early years played to large and enthusiastic audiences at iconic jazz rooms like the Marble Bar

and Red Ned’s. They played at jazz festivals in Sydney and toured interstate. Mike’s hot trumpet work is enhanced by his Satchmo-like vocals and fine trombone and mouth organ spots. Joining the frontline on trombone are Ed Wilson, well known for his Daly Wilson Big Band and Jack Wiard on reeds, who originates from the USA and features in several highly respected bands.

The strong rhythm section features local muso Frank Watts on piano, Ed Rapo on double bass and Bob Baird on drums. Every Sunday Jazz League hosts talented jazz bands and attracts a friendly crowd of listeners and dancers. Strong support is given to budding young jazz musicians through scholarships. Email, 17 Feb 2015 Graham Black, Central Coast Jazz League

Historical Society ANZAC exhibition

Jack Grant and Ben Davis

osford based music charity, Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD), is releasing its second annual National Youth Week Album this April, and is calling on musicians of all levels to take part and submit their tracks before the deadline of Saturday, March 7.

he Brisbane Water Historical Society will acknowledge the Centenary of ANZAC through its exhibition ‘Aftermath’, which will run from Sunday, March 15, to Friday, July 31, at Henry Kendall Cottage and the Historical Museum.

The ‘Aftermath’ exhibition follows on from the Gallipoli campaign and traces the conflict that saturated Europe, reflecting on the human story of The Great War that endures a century on. As well as acknowledging the Centenary of ANZAC,

A panel of music experts including representatives from APRA, Sony Foundation and Universal Music will judge the tracks, with the winning songs being used to create a double album that will reflect the theme of this year’s National Youth Week,

the exhibit will also honour the National Trust of NSW Heritage Festival 2015 theme of Conflict and Compassion. The exhibit will have its Open Day on Saturday, April 11, marking the beginning of Heritage Week. Guest speakers will

include Associate Professor Victoria Haskins from the University of Newcastle and Local Studies Librarian Mr Geoff Potter. Email, 1 Mar 2015 Margaret Pearce, Brisbane Water Historical Society

The Gosford Diary

For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, l et us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Thursday Mar 5 Gosford Politics in the Pub, Dutton’s Tavern, Gosford, 6:30pm-8:30pm International Women’s Day celebration, Central Coast Women’s Health centre, Wyoming, 11am2pm

Friday Mar 6 Al Fresco Flicks featuring ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, Kibble Park, Gosford, 8pm International Women’s Day march and celebration, Gosford, 9:45am Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm

Saturday Mar 7 Central Coast Family History Society Seniors Week celebration, Gosford Lions Hall, 11am-2:30pm Wyoming Community Garden opening, Wyoming Community Centre, 10am4pm

Sunday Mar 8 Miss Muddy, Penang Parklands

Mount

Central Coast Jazz League with Mike Hallam’s Hot Six, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2pm-5pm

Craft Group craft sale, Studios 2 and 3, Gosford Regional Gallery

Monday Mar 9

Annual Exhibition of the Bonsai Society of the Central Coast, Erina Room, Erina Fair, 9am-4pm Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours, AWD/4WD Tagalong to Explore Rocky Ponds and Brisbane Water NP, 9am-5pm Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours, Beginner Ride to Mt Wondabyne in Brisbane Water NP, 10am-1pm

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

Friday Mar 13 Australian Plants Society Central Coast Group meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 7:30pm Dustin Thomas, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 7:30pm

Saturday Mar 14 Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association’s Jane Austen Style Theme Night, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm-11:30pm The Rewbies, Avoca Beach Hotel Annual Exhibition of the Bonsai Society of the Central Coast, Erina Room, Erina Fair, 9am-4pm Central Coast Creative

Sunday Mar 15

Monday Mar 16 Frackman documentary fundraiser screening, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, 6:30pm

Tuesday Mar 17 Financial Information Day, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-2pm

Thursday Mar 19 Seniors Week Inspiration Concert, Gosford Uniting Church hall, 10am-12:30pm

Saturday Mar 21 Coastal Blues, The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford, 2:30pm Summerland Kinds, Canton Beach Sports, Toukley, 8pm Melanoma March, Gosford Waterfront, Raw Food Workshop, Narara Eco Village Centre, 11am-2pm

‘It Starts With Us’. The album will also include tracks from renowned Australian and international musicians. Last year’s debut album was a resounding success with artists from Bliss N Eso, Justice Crew and Public Enemy taking part and hundreds of copies downloaded across the country. MMAD CEO Dominic Brook said: “Music is a powerful way to help young people express their thoughts and feelings, and more than ever, we feel that by giving kids their own voice, they will be able to

tackle whatever it is that is going on in their lives in a positive way.” “At MMAD we see young people every day affected by some pretty big issues that impact the whole community, so we want to give them an opportunity to collaborate with each other and come together, whatever their background, through music, and find positive solutions to their concerns.” Media release, 20 Feb 2015 Helen Lear, Helen Lear Freelance Communications

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Green Point win Super 8 cricket competition reen Point C h r i s t i a n C o l l e g e ’s senior boys cricket team won the Super 8s Tournament for the first time in the school’s history on Tuesday, February 17.

Green Point Christian College (GPCC) primary sport coordinator Mr Nathan Lambert said it was a massive day for both of the school’s teams, who travelled down to Jamison Park in Penrith to compete in the competition. “Memories of last year’s close final where Green Point Christian College just went down, would still have been fresh in their minds,” Mr Lambert said. “This year, they wanted to make amends. “The day did not start off as planned, as we needed to move to a new ground due to closure of some fields. “The Green Point Christian College B Team played their first game with spirit, only just losing on the second last ball against Carinya. “We scored 29 from our seven overs and Carinya reached that total with two balls to spare and only just scraped away with a win. “In their next match, they

easily were victors against the second Northcross side, surpassing the 29 from their previous match and scored over 50 runs. “Jesse Drennan starred with the bat, retiring once he had reached 20. “Northcross could not reach the total. “Green Point Christian College B Team were focused and bowled with accuracy and fielded aggressively. “Due to the points at the end of all of the round matches, the Green Point Christian College B team just missed out on playing in the quarter finals on a countback. “The Green Point Christian College A Team

started off their campaign against the other tough Northcross side. “They did not perform as well as they would have liked with the bat, only scoring 58 runs. “Northcross reached that total in the last over and were victors in the first game. “The A Team’s next match was a much better performance, scoring nearly 100 runs in seven overs against Macquarie, the team that actually beat Green Point Christian College in the final of the CSSA Cricket Knockout in Term 4 last year. “Our bowling and fielding was spot on and Green Point Christian College won convincingly.

“This victory put Green Point Christian College in third spot, meaning that they would play their quarter final against Macquarie again. “Macquarie were bent on defeating Green Point Christian College after their last loss and bowled strongly, but Green Point Christian College were in too good a form. “They again scored freely, reaching a total of 85. “Macquarie came out firing with the bat but again, Green Point Christian College’s bowling and fielding was spot on and Macquarie fell 20 runs short. “The semifinal was played against one of the strongest Christian Schools in NSW, Pacific Hills.

Greyhound races at Gosford unaffected by scandal reyhound races at Gosford have not been affected by the recent live baiting scandal, according to NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers’ Association (GBOTA) executive officer Mr Brenton Scott.

“I can advise that attendance at Gosford meetings during the past month has remained consistent,” Mr Scott said. “The same can be said for bar, catering and wagering turnover. “We are continuing to do our bit in presenting

greyhound racing as an enjoyable night out. “To the best of my knowledge, there have been no live baiting accusations in the Gosford region. “Obviously, this is a difficult time for the greyhound industry and the vast majority of law abiding,

The Shame File

Central Coast Newspapers has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into ﬁnancial difﬁculty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track. However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so. From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them. • Renotek, Tascott

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decent participants who race their greyhounds fairly and with high regard for animal welfare. “The revelations in the Four Corners programme were appalling and completely indefensible. “The greyhound industry would argue that those involved were and are very much a minority but, understandably, there is a tendency for everybody to be tarred with the one brush. “On a positive note, there can be no doubt that the NSW greyhound industry has reacted to the live baiting issue in the most appropriate way, given the circumstances. “The Board of GRNSW (the peak body responsible for regulation of the industry) has stood down and an independent taskforce has been put in place. “The independent taskforce will be headed by

former High Court justice, Michael McHugh AC, QC and includes the CEO of the RSPCA and a senior member of the NSW police force. “It will investigate and provide recommendations regarding immediate changes required to ensure the highest possible animal welfare standards and the best possible regulatory and integrity practices are in place whilst also ensuring that animal cruelty is completely eradicated from the industry. “In the meantime, our job is to keep presenting racing at Gosford professionally and to put to the wider community that greyhound racing remains a sound product enjoyed by decent people, the very great majority of whom want the sport to be run in a fair, law abiding manner, aligned to community expectation,” he said. Media statement, 3 Mar 2015 Brenton Scott, NSW GBOTA

“They were unfortunately no match for Green Point Christian College and lost by 20 runs. “With their confidence soaring, Green Point Christian College went into the final on a high. “The Final was played against Northcross, the team that beat Green Point Christian College in the first game. “Our openers came out firing with the bat, with both David Spragg and Michael Drake retiring at 20 runs yet again, giving Green Point Christian College the start that they needed. “This momentum continued with our remaining batters keeping the runs flowing, reaching an impressive total of 90 in seven overs.

With the upper hand, GPCC put in a superb display of bowling. “Their line and length was perfect, giving the batters no room to play their shots. “In the end, Northcross scored 42, falling way short of the massive total set by our boys. “Not only did both teams put in such a sensational effort into their matches, but also playing on a hot day in Sydney’s West and not getting home till 6:37pm (exactly ... not 6:36pm) due to the delay at the beginning of the day. “I take my hat off to the boys for giving more than 100% into the day,” Mr Lambert said. Newsletter, 19 Feb 2015 Nathan Lambert, Green Point Christian College

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Centurions remain winless but improving

he Central Coast Centurions U18 and U16 teams remain winless after three rounds of this season’s junior representative rugby league action.

The 2015 junior representative rugby league season kicked off on Valentine’s Day with the Central Coast Centurions receiving little love from their opponents as they suffered heavy losses at both U16 and U18 levels. The local boys drew the Balmain Tigers in the opening round; games which were played in uncomfortably humid conditions at Morry Breen Oval, Kanwal. The Centurion U16s conceded three tries in the first half of their game to trail 16-0 at the break and, despite second half tries to Wyong’s Peter Koszyk and nippy dummy half Kyle McLean from Woy Woy, the Tigers proved to be too

strong on the day, running out 34-10 winners. The follow up S.G. Ball Cup game saw Balmain run riot. Led by Toukley Hawks’ recruits Daniel Peck and Jakob Giles, the team in orange crossed for a dozen tries as they inflicted a hefty 58-8 defeat upon the Centurions. In a bizarre first half of football, eight tries were scored in all; six by Balmain and two by the Coasties, however, not a single conversion was successful. Ryan Papenhuyzen finally bucked the trend 12 minutes into the second half when he managed to raise the flags from directly in front. The same player would

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cross for five of his team’s 12 tries in an afternoon the young fullback will long remember. Terrigal’s Bayley Faull scored a powerful back rowers try in the 18th minute and this was followed by a spectacular dive into the Lake Haven corner by Coast winger Lachlan Gallegos eight minutes later. Trailing 24-8 at half time, the Centurions had no answer to their up tempo opponents after the break, conceding a further six tries. Former Centurion hooker Daniel Peck was outstanding for the Tigers whilst for the local team, Kincumber prop Ben Thomas toiled manfully and centre Ethan Niszcot provided an occasional moment of dash. In the next round, the S.G. Ball Cup team bounced back well from their hefty opening round loss to Balmain at Kanwal to push the Western Suburbs Magpies all the way before falling 28-26 at Campbelltown during week two. Coached by former Terrigal mentor and The Entrance Tigers player Gavin Spain, the U18 Centurions were then handed an acutely difficult assignment; running headlong into the unbeaten St George side, in a game that was also played away from home. Terrigal halfback Scott Drinkwater contributed all of the Centurion’s points during the comprehensive 40-12 loss. In the younger, Harold Matthews Cup division, the Central Coast suffered a heart breaking 22-20 defeat at the hands of the Magpies in the second round after having taking a handsome 16-4 lead into the half time break. Just seven days later, a smattering of déjà vu descended upon the camp when the eager Coasties found themselves leading St George 10-4 at the mid game point, only to once again find themselves being hauled in during the game’s latter stages The Dragons ultimately edged out the Central Coast boys 20 points to 14.

Media release, 15 Feb 2015 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

Lock Bayley Faul passes to Jarrett Boland during the opening round loss to Balmain Photo - Andrew Stark

Somersby students win equestrian ribbons

wo students from Somersby Public School, Bella Jones and Olivia Cartwright, competed in the Interschool Equestrian Day at Central Coast Grammar School on Saturday, February 21.

Bella received three first places in Straight Barrels, Snakes and Ladders and Cloverleaf, a second in Bounce Keyhole and third in Hack. As a result of these placing at the end of the day she was awarded Reserve Champion. Olivia received fourth in Educated Mount, fourth in Rider, third in Snakes and Ladders, third in Bounce Keyhole and fourth in

Cloverleaf. “We had a lovely day and thank you Central Coast Grammar School for hosting,” said Bella. “I liked the Interschool and our age group 3/4 was really hard, but was a lot of fun. “A big thanks to my horse Zeffy, without her I would not have won Reserve Champion,” she said. Olivia said: “I had a great time at the Central

Coast Grammar School on Saturday representing Somersby Public School. “I rode my pony Fairy, who is five-years-old and it was our first competition together. “She was very good and we won many ribbons,” said Olivia. Newsletter, 24 Feb 2015 Kirsty Squires, Somersby Public School

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Boat ramps to be upgraded ver $2 million in NSW Government funding will go into boating infrastructure projects listed as priorities in two Regional Boating Plans for the Central Coast.

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein announced the boost to boating on the Central Coast on Friday, February 20, with a commitment to fund a package of new boating infrastructure projects for the region. “These works will deliver accessible, modern and safe boating infrastructure where it is needed most on the Central Coast,” Mr Holstein said. “This is a prime example of how the NSW Government is delivering for

the Central Coast.” Key projects in the Gosford LGA include a Koolewong Boat Ramp Upgrade – including pontoon installation and car park upgrade; Terrigal Haven ocean boat ramp upgrade and access improvements; and formalised Dinghy Storage throughout Gosford LGA. It is expected that the projects will be delivered by the end of 2017. Mr Stokes said these projects would give Central Coast boaties better quality facilities as well as improved safety and accessibility.

“We have worked extremely hard to get this right,” Mr Stokes said. “We’ve worked closely with the local community to identify what the key issues are on the Central Coast. “Thanks to the feedback received from our stakeholders, I’m confident that we now have the right plans that are tailored to meet the needs of boaters on the Central Coast.” Media release, 20 Feb 2015 Andrew Priestley, Office of Rob Stokes MP

John Hutchinson honoured in Federal Parliament entral Coast Mariners captain John Hutchinson was honoured in Federal Parliament on Wednesday, February 25, in light of his A-League record.

Federal member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks made the remarks in a statement to the House of Representatives. “I rise to honour the outgoing captain of the Central Coast Mariners Football Club, John Hutchinson, a well-known resident of my electorate of Robertson,” Ms Wicks said. “Hutch, as he is locally known, recently announced that this will be his last season wearing the distinctive Yellow and Navy jersey. “His record both on and off the pitch is outstanding, and I know he will be missed for his control and vision on the ball in the Mariners’ midfield and for his legacy in helping to build such a

strong culture at the club. “He has demonstrated loyalty, dedication and a fighting spirit that has resonated on the pitch, in the dressing room and in our community across the Central Coast, most recently as a Gosford Australia Day Ambassador. “As a foundation player, Hutch has competed in more than 260 competitive matches for the mighty Mariners, including in the AFC Champions League, the FFA Cup and the old pre-season cup. “But it is in the A-League where his contribution has been the most significant,” Ms Wicks said. In his next match for the Mariners, Hutch will become the equal most capped

Avoca Scum Dogs are Australian champions

player, alongside Matt Thompson, in the 10-year history of the A-League, playing his 221st match. “He became the Mariners’ first championship winning captain in 2013 and also won the premiership with the club in 2008 and 2012,” Ms Wicks said. “My family and I are proud members of the Mariners and I am sure I speak for the ‘Yellow Army’ and football fans across the country in thanking John Hutchinson for his fantastic contribution to the Central Coast. “You will be greatly missed.” Media release, 25 Feb 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

he Avoca Beach Scum Dog surf boat team has taken out the U19 Men’s event at the 2015 Navy Australian Open held in Shellharbour over the weekend of February 20 to 22

Conditions were tough and testing in up to 1.5m waves. The 2015 Navy Australian Open is the culmination of 30 events around Australia held from October 2014 to February this year and is the biggest surf boat racing event in Australia. Divisions of surf boat racing contested included Open Men, Open Women,

Reserve Men, U23 Men, U23 Women, U19 Men and Masters. Ten surf boat teams from Avoca Beach and two from MacMasters beach competed. Competitors are volunteer surf lifesavers who patrol beaches and race surf boats. The Navy Australian Open has a race distance of

400 metres, wet starts and finishes, and intense racing with extremely tight finishes. Over 300 crews made up the approximate 1,500 competitors from 100 Surf Life Saving Clubs across Australia. Media release, 22 Feb 2015 Darren Saffin, Progressive PR

Cyclones lose to Quirindi

he Central Coast Cyclones Over-60s cricket team played, and lost, to hosts Quirindi on Sunday, February 8.

The hosts batted first and scored 4/194 in 40 overs. Ken Campbell of East Gosford with 1/21 and Len Hardy with 1/15 were the pick of the bowlers.

In reply the Cyclones made 7/146 with Ken Campbell earning his Man of the Match for the Cyclones with an excellent 30 [retired], Len Hardy 26

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