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Cyclonic storm causes major damage

Glenrock Pde, Tascott, blocked by a fallen tree

Destruction at Gosford Waterfront Photo: Clint Wasserman

t the time of going to press, State Emergency Services (SES) are working through over 800 calls for assistance across the Gosford and Wyong LGAs with Gosford receiving 121mm of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on April 21.

SES spokesperson Heidi Groom said crews have been working to the best of their ability but phones were being overloaded. The majority of calls received have been in relation to fallen trees, power lines down, floodwaters and leaking roofs. Emergency crews are working across the region to clear fallen powerlines and make the network safe after heavy rains and high winds caused significant damage to the electricity network. 180,000 homes and business across the network, and 77,000 on the Central Coast were without power at the time

Coast Community News went to press with Ausgrid responding to 250 hazard jobs on the Coast. Crews are currently focused on making streets safe for the public after receiving more than 2,000 calls about hazards including wires and poles down. Emergency officers will then focus their efforts on repairing storm damage to major power lines and restoring supply to essential services. Damage to local street networks has left tens of thousands of customers without power, however, crews may not be able to

attend to these jobs until April 22. Residents are asked to check on elderly neighbours, and customers who rely on power for medical equipment are strongly urged to check their battery supply and act on their back up plan. People are being encouraged not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. A number of Council services have also been affected by the severe weather conditions. Due to power outages and heavy flooding, there have been a number of sewer discharges across

the Local Government Area, and Gosford Council is working hard to rectify the issue. Residents are reminded to stay out of public waterways at all times during this severe weather event. Council’s waste services were also unavailable on April 21. Scheduled waste collections will recommence on Wednesday, April 22, including missed services. In addition, both of council’s landfills, at Woy Woy and Kincumber, are not operating due to power outages. Kincumber, Wyoming and Kariong libraries were closed on April 21 with reduced services at the remaining Gosford City libraries.

The Central Coast and Newcastle train line was also affected on April 21 and was closed between Hamilton and the Hawkesbury River due to fallen trees and power issues. A shuttle train was operating between Hornsby and Hawkesbury River and a limited bus service was running between Hornsby and Gosford. With the wild weather expected to continue at least until April 22 with south-westerly winds of 35 to 55km/h forecast, people are encouraged to delay their journeys. Premier Mike Baird issued a warning on April 21 and urged people in the Central Coast, Hunter, Sydney and Illawara regions o head home from work as soon as they could.

“We are calling for bosses to be flexible, people to make arrangements in an orderly way to start to head home ASAP,” Mr Baird said. Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing. Anyone requiring help can ring 132 500, except in emergency situations where people are asked to ring 000.

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Kaitlin Watts, 21 Apr 2015 Website, 21 Apr 2015 Bureau of Meteorology Media release, 21 Apr 2015 Ausgrid Media alert, 21 Apr 2015 Gosford Council Facebook, 21 Apr 2015 NSW Incident Alerts

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

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

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

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

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Health

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

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

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

Your independent local newspaper, published fortnightly on a Wednesday and focusing on issues specifically affecting post code areas; 2250 - Bucketty, Calga, Central Mangrove, East Gosford, Erina, Erina Fair, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Greengrove, Holgate, Kariong, Kulnura, Lisarow, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain, Matcham, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mount White, Narara, Niagara Park, North Gosford, Peats Ridge, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Somersby, Springfield, Tascott, Ten Mile Hollow, Upper Mangrove, Wendoree Park, West Gosford, Wyoming and 2251 - Avoca Beach, Bensville, Bouddi, Copacabana, Davistown, Green Point, Kincumber, MacMasters Beach, Picketts Valley, Saratoga, Yattalunga 2260 - Foresters Beach, North Avoca, Terrigal, Wamberal

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

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

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

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

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Wyong projects gain support from both sides of politics

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yong Council’s vision to transform the Central Coast was for Wyong Ms Sandra announcements at the party leaders there today given strong endorsement by local state election candidates at Kerr gave a personal forum included: Two new say they are impressed by commitment to push NSW Service Centres Council’s vision and are its election forum held on Wednesday, March 4.

Council has developed 39 projects and initiatives to transform Wyong Shire, create jobs and build vital infrastructure. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who hosted the forum, said Council has been working tirelessly towards achieving its vision but there is only so much that Council can do alone. “We need more jobs and infrastructure for our community and we need serious commitments

from the state government to make them a reality,” mayor Cr Eaton said. O p p o s i t i o n Spokesperson for the Central Coast Ms Linda Burney said a Labor Government would commit to a $141 million infrastructure fund, support the Link Rd Project and an upgrade to Wyong Hospital. Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes reconﬁrmed a commitment for a $600

million infrastructure fund for the Central Coast and hinted Wyong Shire would receive at least half of those funds. “We are expected to take the overwhelming majority of growth in the Shire, 70,000 by 2031, so we should get the lion’s share of the infrastructure spend and it was encouraging to hear Minister Stokes acknowledge that,” mayor Cr Eaton said. Liberal candidate

for a key project in Wyong Shire, CASAR Park, which Council has identiﬁed as a key vision project for jobs and needs a $14 million injection of funding from the State Government. “This great community project will inject $10 million into the local economy, create 100 full time jobs and attract 70,000 visitors a year and it is great to hear it is on the State Government’s agenda,” mayor Cr Eaton said. Other key

(community hubs) for Toukley and Wyong by Minister Stokes; $130,000 for Warnervale Community Centre by Ms Burney; $100,000 for a skate park in the Shire by Ms Burney; and $2 million for the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary by Labor candidate for The Entrance Mr David Mehan. “This process has been worthwhile and has now delivered results for our community. “It was heartening to hear all candidates and

looking closely at our 39 projects. “Our projects are shovel ready now and will kick start the local economy and with State Government support, they will deliver jobs and opportunities for our community, and at the end of the day, that is what we are all here for,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

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cologically and culturally sensitive land at Kariong, known as Bambara, has been purchased by the State Government to become part of the surrounding National Park. While negotiations are continuing for the purchase of the smallest block, the majority of the land is soon to be officially amalgamated into the surrounding Brisbane Water National Park. This outcome was a combined effort between Environmental Minister Rob Stokes, Member for Gosford Chris Holstein and Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Sean Gordon. Mr Stokes said the purchase of the final blocks is great news for conservation and cultural heritage. “This fulfills an election commitment made to the Central Coast community that this environmentally and culturally sensitive land at Kariong would be protected by being added to Brisbane Water National Park,” Mr Stokes said. “The acquisition of this land has been a priority of the NSW Government to secure the future of Bambara, so that it is protected and conserved for the enjoyment of current and future generations.” Mr Holstein said the sacred land around Bambara has significant natural environmental and Aboriginal cultural heritage value. “The protection of the land is a high priority for the local community and local Aboriginal groups, who have a long-established

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connection to a number of cultural sites on the land,” Mr Holstein said. “I would like to congratulate everyone who has campaigned, advocated and done so much work behind the scenes to deliver on this commitment.” Mr Gordon said the announcement was not only a signiﬁcant result for the Aboriginal community but also for the wider Central Coast. “The acquisition of this land ensures that our longstanding connection with this part of the Central Coast is recognised and that current and future generations will have the opportunity to enjoy the area,” he said. “I would like to share my gratitude with everyone

who played a part in having this outcome achieved, in particular the community support, which assisted in raising awareness of the signiﬁcance of this land,” concluded Sean. Darkinjung chairperson Mr Joshua Toomey said: “These areas are highly valued by the Aboriginal people of the Gosford region and it is essential to protect such sites from threats that could possibly harm their aesthetic, spiritual value or educational worth.” Long time campaigner for the protection of Bambara, Jake Cassar, said: “I would like to acknowledge all people, past and present who have put in an incredible effort to get this cause to where it is today.” “I’m deeply proud to

belong to a community that so passionately binds together to look after our area. “In my opinion, protecting the place we are so blessed to call home is really what being a local is all about. “I also acknowledge the efforts of Gosford Council, the State Government and the State Member for Gosford, Chris Holstein, for honouring the promise to secure Bambara. “I heard that the land owners were treated respectfully and fairly in regards to the voluntary acquisition of their blocks and I’m really glad about that. “I hope they can all get on with their lives as well, as this must have been a very stressful situation for them.

“Having spent eight long years trying to get this special and unique place ofﬁcially protected, it just seems so surreal that it’s all over. “And I must admit, I’m looking forward to having a big part of my life back and focusing on other important community projects I’m involved in. “I believe winning the battle for Bambara makes a strong statement that the Central Coast community highly values our amazing environment and irreplaceable cultural heritage. “It’s been very heartening to experience seeing the Indigenous and nonindigenous community coming together and working side by side to

protect our area. “I hope this win helps people to realise that your average person certainly can make a difference regarding influencing political decisions, but based on my experiences, they must be willing to remain focused and persevere or else it’s not even worth trying. “Amidst all the politics, I feel it’s of the utmost importance to reiterate that Bambara is extremely rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage and should have never been earmarked for development. “Hopefully, a valuable lesson regarding making poor planning decisions has been learnt here. “This is a monumental achievement for local conservation and it’s the fulfilment of a legacy left behind by past local conservationists such as Aunty Beve Spiers, Zoe Russell and Alan and Beryl Strom. “I dedicate this win to their memory,” Mr Cassar said. Lots 2501 and 4711 were purchased and reserved in 2013 as additions to Brisbane Water National Park. The 18 hectare Lot 2501 has also been declared as Kariong Sacred Land Aboriginal Place. The purchase of Lots 229, 251, 478 and 2502 by the Office of Environment and Heritage is now being finalised. Media release, 12 Mar 2015 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic Media release, 10 Mar 2015 John McCormack, Office of Rob Stokes MP Media release, 10 Mar 2015 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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Protester’s torched vehicle

Navy helicopter visits Empire Bay Students, staff and community members from Empire Bay Public School witnessed the arrival of a Navy Bell-429 helicopter from HMAS Albatross, 723 Squadron, which landed with precision on the school oval on Thursday,

March 5. This event launched the school’s Target 100 initiative in preparation for the Centenary of Anzac Day on April 25. Principal Mr Brad Lewis said: “We are encouraging our students to attend the local Empire Bay Anzac service on April 25 en masse.”

“We feel that a large turnout of students for our local Anzac service will send a very strong message of support and respect to our community. “We are hoping for at least 100 students to be in attendance and today’s visit from 723 Squadron was a great opportunity for us to promote this important school

initiative. “RAN Lieut Samuel TaylorBurdon and SBLT Caru Byrne were great ambassadors of 723 Squadron, fielding many questions from the students as they explained the workings of their aircraft and their role as pilot officers. “The school community

was very appreciative of the time these officers gave to the students and for providing an event that will remain memorable for many years to come,” Mr Lewis said. Email, 9 Mar 2015 Brad Lewis, Empire Bay Public School

place, but some people are quite concerned that the company that’s been undertaking the clearing may take down the tree if we leave. “I have personally spoken with the manager of the site, and have had ongoing communication with Wyong Cr Greg Group spokesperson Best, both of whom Mr Jake Cassar said: have assured me that the “Our group was told nesting tree is safe for recently that Johns Rd now. will be closing for road “Furthermore, I’ve works and that our camp been told that negotiations will have to move on.” between Council and “We realise the road the developers to secure works have to take the nesting tree are

he future of Camp Eagles Nest, established to protect a white bellied sea eagle’s nesting tree in Wadalba, is unclear, with road works in the area expected to force the group to move on.

The helicopter patrol will inspect areas including Bensville, Empire Bay, Killcare, Hardys Bay, Woy

Woy Bay, Umina, Pearl Beach and Patonga from May 4 to 8 and July 22 to 24. The flights are the safest and most efficient way to check Ausgrid’s high-voltage powerlines. Some patrols will also be used to help map private poles and powerlines, and identify any potential bushfire risks on this part

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on the first night the group decided not to stay overnight. The owner of the car said she left her car there overnight as her battery was flat and had arranged to pick it up the next morning. She said as the police didn’t have any leads, “we can speculate about who did it but we can’t really point the finger at anybody in particular”. The group has been subject to significant harassment including hate mail and eggs and bottles thrown at them

and their cars. “One man in particular stopped and told me I was going to get shot,” the owner of the torched car said. “It was during the day and he just stopped and wound down his window and said I would be shot.” Mr Cassar said: “Contrasting to that, our group has also received overwhelming support with 2,000 locals from the Wyong Shire signing our petition to save the nesting tree from the bulldozers. “While we fully

appreciate the need for new infrastructure to accommodate the new residents, we are very hopeful that commonsense will prevail, and the iconic white bellied sea eagles will continue to soar high above the Wadalba community for generations to come. “We will certainly keep respectfully lobbying for this result,” Mr Cassar said.

of the network. Crews will be using radar technology and taking high resolution photographs to identify any hazards on the poles and wires, including trees growing into powerlines or damaged equipment. Any hazards found on Ausgrid’s network will then be removed or repaired as a priority.

If any private poles or powerlines are identified as a potential bushfire risk, Ausgrid will notify property owners about the need to repair these defects using qualified contractors. The black and white helicopters fly at about 35 kilometres per hour and have been modified to allow for the quietest operation possible.

Crews will be in the air from about 7:30am to 5:30pm and may ﬂy low at times, which can startle livestock. The current helicopter patrol schedule is subject to weather conditions and may change. Media Release, 27 Feb 2015 Zoe Allebone, Ausgrid

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Party volunteers handing out ‘how to vote’ ﬂyers at Point Clare Public School on Election Day

iberal candidate for the state seat of ust over 1% separates the two preferred candidates for the Seat of The Entrance Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, who is the with Labor’s David Mehan sitting on 50.65% and Liberal’s Michael Sharpe on current sitting member, could relinquish 49.35% at the time Coast Community News went to press. the seat to Labor’s Kathy Smith with less than confident was telling me there was a campaign we ran and Two candidate preferred reasonably 1% difference between the two in the Two iVotes, however, saw about the direction the big swing in my direction to extremely proud of the Candidate Preferred vote at the time Coast Sharpe ahead, but only count was heading in. start with but we couldn’t volunteers and very proud to have been working with “We’re feeling pretty get ahead of ourselves. Community News went to press on Tuesday, by 11 votes with 984 to “We celebrated at the Mike Baird. good but unfortunately Mehan’s 973. March 31.

Smith was sitting on 50.45% (15,136) of total formal votes while Holstein was only 0.9% behind on 49.55% (14,864). While the initial count is complete for all 34 booths in the electorate on polling day, the count continues for prepoll venues and declaration votes. Preliminary ﬁgures for declaration votes, however, see Holstein in front with 964 to Smith’s 908. First preference votes saw Holstein in front by 4.91% (16,512) with 42.97% to Smith’s 38.06% (14,628).

Greens candidate Kate da Costa was voted third with 8.99% (3,454) followed by Independent Jake Cassar with 5.76% (2,212), Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church with 2.31% (887) and No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney on 1.92% (738). Seats will be declared on Wednesday, April 8. Both candidates were contacted for comment, however, did not respond by the time Coast Community News went to press. Website, 31 Mar 2015 NSW Electoral Commission

The count is still continuing for pre-poll venues and declaration votes. Sharpe was ahead with the most first preference votes with 44.28% (19,151) followed by Mehan with 42.08% (18,197). Greens candidate Scott Rickard received 8.96% (3,874) of the vote, followed by Christian Democratic Party candidate Hadden Ervin with 2.66% (1,152) and No Land Tax candidate Sonia Lopreiato with 2.02% (872). Mehan said he was

they’re still counting and there’s still some absent votes and postal votes to count,” Mehan said. “We’ve been ahead during the entire count but it’s not a huge margin. “I think the party ran a pretty good campaign; one of the good aspects was all our volunteers were local. “It’s funny in The Entrance because the early swing must have been something to do with which booths were counted. “My campaign manager

Greens at The Entrance and I went in and some of the bowlers recognised me and wanted Labor T-shirts. “When we left they were still drinking and they all had their T shirts on and they were dancing in front of the club band. “It was nice to see a little bit of good humour like that,” Mehan said. Sharpe said he remained hopeful, but acknowledged it was going to be a few more days before the final count was in. “I’m proud of the

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“I’m really pleased to see the commitment to infrastructure here on the Central Coast. “It is very close and keeps moving around and I’m just watching the numbers; I’m hopeful,’ Sharpe said. Seats will be declared on Wednesday, April 8. Website, 31 Mar 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Kaitlin Watts, 31 Mar 2015 Interviewees: David Mehan and Michael Sharpe

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Kathy Smith wins by just 203 votes

Election Day at Woy Woy South Public School

“We did everything we could. “We spoke to thousands of people. “I got lots of opinions and there

Seawall to cost $900,000 Gosford Council has accepted a tender to build a seawall at the Lance Webb Reserve in Ettalong. The works, costing more than $900,000, will include the construction of a new rock revetment, beach access ramp and stairs, and stabilisation of existing stormwater outlets along the reserve. Council accepted the tender from Cooma company The JDS Group Pty Ltd. The JDS Group Pty Ltd is a design, construction and

engineering company undertaking a wide variety of quality assured - controlled major and minor contracts, primarily for State and Federal Governments and Local Government clients, throughout NSW, Queensland and Victoria. According to the report by Council’s department of community growth, they have completed many similar projects and come highly recommended from previous clients. Gosford Council agenda GR0.6, 24 Mar 2015

are lots of things that need ﬁxing. “What this election has shown is that the Central Coast shouldn’t be taken for granted.

“The Liberals swept our region at the 2011 election but failed to listen to local concerns about cuts to the roads budget, cuts to health, cuts

to our local schools, and despite a massive community backlash the Liberal Government will continue with their plans to privatise our state electricity assets. “The Liberal Party lost the faith of Central Coast residents for failing to listen to the community, and instead focusing on internal party squabbles and scandals relating to potentially illegal donations. “Labor presented a positive plan for the Central Coast. “We pledged more than $1 billion across the region for local roads, building new classrooms, upgrading Wyong and Gosford Hospitals, and investing in important infrastructure like the Ettalong to Umina Foreshore and a regional performing arts centre in Gosford. “Unlike the former Liberal Members of Parliament, I will not sit idly by while millions of dollars are ripped out of our region. “I will be a strong voice for Gosford and will stand up for local residents against continued cuts by the Liberals.” Former Member for Gosford Chris Holstein was contacted for comment but could not be reached. Media release, 9 Apr 2015 Kathy Smith, Labor Website, 9 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Victoria Power, 8 Apr 2015 Interviewee: Kathy Smith

Review of alcohol-free zones Gosford Council will review its alcohol-free zones after complaints that they prevent responsible social drinking that has taken place for many years without issue. The council will investigate the possibility of timed alcohol-free

zones as a way to address the issue. It will make representations to the NSW Government on the apparent inconsistency between the Ministerial Guidelines and the provisions of the Local Government Act. It will ask that the Guidelines

be reviewed to provide greater ﬂexibility to councils in managing local areas. The council has asked for staff to report on all possible solutions. Gosford Council agenda NM.2, 24 Mar 2015 Gosford Council agenda CIT.10, 13 May 2014

Request to lift alcohol ban A petition with 204 signatures has been sent to Gosford Council by local residents who want the alcohol free zone around the Empire Bay waterfront to be lifted. They petitioners said they did not wish to behave in an anti-social

way and police attending admitted that they were only acting on complaints about the consumption of alcohol, not behavioural issues. They said that a drive around the waterfronts recently at Davistown, Hardys Bay and Ettalong found that people were enjoying a beer or a quiet wine without any

annoyance to others. They asked: “Why are we being treated differently?” The petition requested Council consider a curfew system with sensible consumption of alcohol between 12pm and 8pm. Gosford Council Agenda P.7, 24 Mar 2015

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Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has been declared the winner of the seat following a close count with a final result of 50.23 per cent compared with Liberal candidate Chris Holsten’s 49.77 per cent. Despite former Member Holstein receiving more first preference votes with 20,535 to Smith’s 18,654, the distribution of preferences saw Smith finish with a total of 22,029 votes to Holstein’s 21,826. Greens candidate Kate da Costa followed Holstein with 4346 first preference votes and a final total of 5039. Independent Jake Cassar received 2698 first preference votes and a final total of 2856 while Christian Democratic Party candidate Andrew Church received 1091 first preference votes and a final total of 1126 and No Land Tax candidate Matthew Maroney received 938 first preference votes. Ms Smith wrote on her Facebook page: “I will be a strong voice for the Central Coast and make sure that the people of the Central Coast are no longer forgotten and get our fair share of funding. “Looking forward to a positive and bright future for the Central Coast,” she said. Ms Smith said the campaign was “quite nerve-wracking”.

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continuing. “While I really appreciate the communication, our group is choosing to remain cautiously optimistic. “Our group has endured a lot to maintain our peaceful protest camp. “We have faced our fair share of challenges, including harassment at night and one of our cars was recently destroyed after being torched,” Mr Cassar said. The car was torched at the camp at 2:30am

Helicopters used to inspect electricity network Helicopter patrols will inspect the electricity network in the Peninsula area in May and July as part of an annual inspection of the network for bushﬁre hazards.

Empire Bay Public School students in the Navy Bell-429 helicopter

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Labor’s clean sweep to power Harris re-takes Mehan narrowly Wyong with a 13% wins the seat of swing to Labor The Entrance

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abor’s Yasmin Catley has been declared the winner of the state seat of Swansea with 62.98% of the vote over Liberal’s he seat of The Entrance has been abor’s David Harris has been elected declared won by Labor’s David Mehan Johanna Uidam with 37.02%. as the member for the seat of Wyong Catley received the most Gwandalan Community with 50.38% of the vote ahead of First Preference votes with Centre recorded 1,691 votes, with 58.73% of the votes over Liberal’s Liberal’s Michael Sharpe with 49.62%. Sandra Kerr with 41.27%. 45.03% (21,712), followed 95 of which were informal,

Harris received 51.15% (23,565) of the First Preference votes followed by Kerr with 36.76% (16,936), Greens candidate Vicki Dimond with 6.71% (3,091), No Land Tax candidate Annie McGeechan with 2.02% (929), Christian Democratic Party candidate Stevan Dragojevic with 1.98% (914), Independent Noel Holt with 0.83% (348) and Independent Alex Norwick with 0.55% (252). Harris has thanked the people of Wyong for showing faith and giving him a second term representing them in the NSW Parliament. “I sit this morning very humbled by the support I’ve received from the people of Wyong,” Mr Harris said. “Our team achieved a swing of around 13.3% and we got across the line with 51.1% primary votes and almost 60% two party prefererd,” Mr Harris said “I’m particularly honoured to be given a second opportunity to represent this wonderful area in Australia’s oldest Parliament. “I take this opportunity very seriously and I’ll work my heart out for this area I love so much. “To my family, campaign team and supporters, I couldn’t have done it without you.

“It’s been a campaign we have fought for four years since the last election count was done.” “I pay tribute to my opponent Sandra Kerr. “This was a tough campaign about issues like electricity privitisation and TAFE and Sandra represented her party with distinction and I wish her the best in her future roles. “Most of all I dedicate this victory to my late friend Dayle Walker. “Dayle was my speech writer and former teacher colleague. “Dayle passed away from Ovarian Cancer after the last election and I miss her advice and counsel dearly. “The work starts now for the people of Wyong and to hold the Baird Government to account – especially to ensure they deliver what they promised in the lead up to the election. “My main priorities are to protect our important drinking water catchment, grow jobs and deliver the important infrastructure the area deserves, particularly Wyong Hospital,” Mr Harris said Ms Kerr was contacted for comment but did not respond by the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press.

Mr Mehan claimed the seat on Friday, April 3, after conferring with his scrutineers. ““I want to thank the people of The Entrance for honouring me with the opportunity to represent their interests in state parliament,” Mr Mehan said. “It is my hope that I will win the respect and support of all people in the electorate regardless of their traditional political allegiances. “Now that the Baird Coalition Government has ended the Ministerial position responsible for the Central Coast region, I want to work with all Coast representatives to ensure that promises made are delivered and that the Coast receives the attention it deserves. “I want this to be an even better place for all of us to live, work and raise a family. “I want to thank all those who worked so hard on our campaign. “Many Labor Party members on the Coast have spent the last four years working towards this result. “I have been well served by a campaign team of young, Media release, 16 Apr 2015 committed, local party David Harris, Labor Website, 15 Apr 2015 members.

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by Uidam on 25.91% (12,493), Independent Garry Edwards on 13.45% (6,484), Greens candidate Phillipa Parsons with 5.48% (2,818), Animal Justice Party candidate Joshua Agland on 2.91% (1,402), Independent Chris Osborne on 2.82% (1,360), Christian democratic Party candidate Luke Cubis on 2.74% (1,322) and No land Tax candidate Paul Doughty in 1.29% (624). Central Coast voters in the Swansea electorate were able to choose from nine local polling booths. Budgewoi Public School recorded a total of 1,618 votes, 77 of which were informal, with Catley receiving the most First Preference votes on 778, followed by Uidam on 406, Parsons on 93, Agland on 79, Edwards on 71, Cubis on 41, Osborne on 36 and Doughty on 31. Buff Point Scout Hall received 1,627 votes, 78 of which were informal, with Catley again recording the highest amount on 776, followed by Uidam on 435, Edwards on 116, Parsons on 87, Osborne on 63, Cubis on 30, Agland on 25 and Doughty on 17. Chain Valley Bay recorded 971 votes, 37 of which were informal, with Website, 15 Apr 2015 Catley receiving 465, Uidam NSW Electoral Commission 259, Edwards 85, Parsons Media statement, 7 Apr 2015 43, Cubis 32, Osborne 27, David Mehan, Labor Agland 18 and Doughty 5.

“Our campaign was greatly assisted by the help of volunteers from the local community and the work of local union members and the campaign run by Unions NSW and Central Coast Community Unions Alliance. “I hope all people in The Entrance electorate enjoy this (Easter) holiday period and I look forward to working for them once the election result is ofﬁcially declared,” Mr Mehan said. Despite winning the seat, Mehan ran second to Sharpe in the number of First Preference votes received with 41.88% (20,086) to Sharpe’s 43.89% (21,049). Greens candidate Scott Rickard received 9.37% (4,493) of the vote, followed by Christian Democratic Party candidate Hadden Ervin with 2.71% (1,301) and No Land Tax candidate Sonia Lopreiato with 2.15% (1,031). Michael Sharpe was contacted for comment but did not respond by the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press.

with Catley receiving 697, Uidam 467, Edwards 200, Parsons 81, Agland 41, Osborne 40, Cubis 38 and Doughty 32. Halekulani Hall recorded 1,530, 83 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 637. Uidam, 487, Edwards 113, parsons 84, Cubis 41, Agland 40, Osborne 30 and Doughty 15. Lake Munmorah Public School recorded 3,156 votes, 119 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 1,234, followed by Uidam on 1,060, Edwards on 322, Parsons on 156, Agland on 89, Cubis on 78, Osborne on 57 and Doughty on 41. Mannering Park Community Centre recorded 1,230 votes, 89 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 573, Uidam 250, Edwards 133, Parsons 66, Agland 39, Doughty 28, and Cubis and Osborne 26 each. Northlakes Public School recorded 1,974, 140 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 1,027, Uidam 373, Edwards 112, Parsons 109, Agland 91, Osborne 50, Doughty 43 and Cubis 29. Summerland Point Hall recorded a total of 1,387 votes, 62 of which were informal, with Catley receiving 498, Uidam 420, Edwards 198, Parsons 63, Osborne 46, Agland 44, Cubis 29 and Doughty 27.

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t the time of going to press, State Emergency Services (SES) the Local Government Area, are working through over 800 calls for assistance across the and Gosford Council is Gosford and Wyong LGAs with Gosford receiving 121mm of rain working hard to rectify the issue. in the 24 hours to 9am on April 21. SES spokesperson Heidi Groom said crews have been working to the best of their ability but phones were being overloaded. The majority of calls received have been in relation to fallen trees, power lines down, ﬂoodwaters and leaking roofs. Emergency crews are working across the region to clear fallen powerlines and make the network safe after heavy rains and high winds caused signiﬁcant damage to the electricity network. 180,000 homes and business across the network, and 77,000 on the Central Coast were without power at the time

Coast Community News went to press with Ausgrid responding to 250 hazard jobs on the Coast. Crews are currently focused on making streets safe for the public after receiving more than 2,000 calls about hazards including wires and poles down. Emergency ofﬁcers will then focus their efforts on repairing storm damage to major power lines and restoring supply to essential services. Damage to local street networks has left tens of thousands of customers without power, however, crews may not be able to

attend to these jobs until April 22. Residents are asked to check on elderly neighbours, and customers who rely on power for medical equipment are strongly urged to check their battery supply and act on their back up plan. People are being encouraged not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. A number of Council services have also been affected by the severe weather conditions. Due to power outages and heavy ﬂooding, there have been a number of sewer discharges across

Residents are reminded to stay out of public waterways at all times during this severe weather event. Council’s waste services were also unavailable on April 21. Scheduled waste collections will recommence on Wednesday, April 22, including missed services. In addition, both of council’s landﬁlls, at Woy Woy and Kincumber, are not operating due to power outages. Kincumber, Wyoming and Kariong libraries were closed on April 21 with reduced services at the remaining Gosford City libraries.

“We are calling for bosses to be flexible, people to make arrangements in an orderly way to start to head home ASAP,” Mr Baird said. Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing. Anyone requiring help can ring 132 500, except in emergency situations where people are asked to ring 000. Kaitlin Watts, 21 Apr 2015 Website, 21 Apr 2015 Bureau of Meteorology Media release, 21 Apr 2015 Ausgrid Media alert, 21 Apr 2015 Gosford Council Facebook. 21 Apr 2015 NSW Incident Alerts

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Holstein blames lies and scare campaign for Liberal loss ormer Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has released a statement following “one of the closest election results” in Gosford’s history.

Mr Holstein said while he did request a re-count by the Electoral Commission, this was not granted. “I was proud on behalf of the Liberal Party to win the first preference vote by almost 2,000 and secured 42.5% of the vote,” Mr Holstein said. “In the end, however, the analysts tell me the preference deal between the Greens and Labor, the lies and the scare campaign on privatisation run by Labor and the unions were critical to the final result. “Whilst I am sad to be leaving office and the service of the people of Gosford, I believe the achievement of $1 billion of infrastructure commitments demonstrates the Mike Baird led Coalition has done more for Gosford and the Central Coast than any previous State government, even if that was not reflected in the

results on this occasion. “I congratulate Mike and the team on wining the NSW Election and know that the state is in good hands at least until 2019. “It is a regret that Gosford will not have a voice in that Government for the next four years as a driving force for further improvements, as so much more needs to be done. “I have been delighted to have contributed to our community over the years through my involvement in the delivery of the Gosford Regional Art Gallery, Surf Club upgrades, Gosford Stadium, Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy rehab, West Gosford intersection and the commencement of the upgrade to Gosford Hospital and knowing they will all bring great benefit to our community in the future. “I wish to thank my staff for their hard work over

the last four years and to my campaign team and supporters in the recent election. “In particular I want to acknowledge and thank my family for their undying support and sacrifice during my past 25 years in politics. “It has been a great privilege to represent the Electorate of Gosford and I have enjoyed working with the positive and proactive people in our community who strive to make our region a better place for all. “Life is too short for regrets and over the past four years I can only say that I have done everything to the best of my ability and I will continue to champion the cause of Gosford and the Central Coast at every opportunity in the future,” Mr Holstein said. Media release, 13 Apr 2015 Chris Holstein, former Member for Gosford

Smith says Liberals failed to listen to the community athy Smith was officially declared the new elected Member of Parliament on Thursday, April 9, to represent the people of Gosford.

Ms Smith said after an arduous count that lasted more than 10 days, Labor has reclaimed the seat with a margin of more than 200 votes. “What this election has shown is that the Central Coast shouldn’t be taken for granted,” Ms Smith said. “The Liberals swept our region at the 2011 election but failed to listen to local concerns about cuts to the roads budget, cuts to health, cuts to our local schools, and despite a massive community backlash, the Liberal Government will continue with their plans to privatise our state electricity assets. “The Liberal Party lost the faith of Central Coast residents by failing to listen to the community, and instead focusing on

internal party squabbles and scandals relating to potentially illegal donations. “Labor presented a positive plan for the Central Coast. “We pledged more than $1 billion across the region for local roads, building new classrooms, upgrading Wyong and Gosford Hospitals, and investing in important infrastructure like the Ettalong to Umina Foreshore and a regional performing arts centre in Gosford. “Unlike the former Liberal Members of Parliament, I will not sit idly by while millions of dollars are ripped out of our region. “I will be a strong voice for Gosford and will stand up for local residents against continued cuts by the Liberals.

“I want to congratulate my Labor Parliamentary colleagues on the Coast, David Harris MP and David Mehan MP, for a terrific and positive local campaign, and I look forward to working with them in the New South Wales Parliament to bring a voice back to the Central Coast. “I also want to acknowledge my campaign team for their tireless efforts, Opposition Leader Luke Foley for his commitment to the Coast, NSW Labor for their support and guidance, and the work of the union movement in standing up for workers and protecting our state assets,” Ms Smith said. Media release, 9 Apr 2015 Kathy Smith, Labor

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NBN progress now extends to Erina

Highway Commercial Precinct being created roposals for the redevelopment of the Highway Commercial Precinct at Mount Penang are currently being evaluated by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation following a six week calling period which closed in March.

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ore homes and businesses on the Central Coast are a step closer to getting the National Broadband Network, following the release of the NBN Co’s latest quarterly national rollout

To prepare the Highway Precinct for future development, the Corporation has lodged a development application with Gosford Council to create the Highway Precinct as a standalone and serviced superlot. No development is proposed as part of the development application other than the creation of the lot. Ecologically sustainable

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Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the rollout plan for the build now includes more than 6,000 premises around Erina and Erina Heights. “This is another important milestone for the Coast, with greater certainty for homes and businesses as they prepare for superfast broadband services,” Ms Wicks said. “The NBN will deliver

internet access that’s fast, reliable and affordable. “This is particularly important for Erina, a popular business hub on the Central Coast. “Better broadband will transform the way these homes and businesses communicate, do business and access online services,” Ms Wicks said. The announcement is part of NBN Co’s latest update,

including work already underway or is planned to commence before the end of September next year. “This is the most exciting time in history to be alive because of all the opportunities created by the digital revolution, and it’s happening right here on the Coast,” Ms Wicks said. “The arrival of the NBN will mean that those opportunities will be extended to more people right here on the Coast, regardless of where they live.” Ms Wicks has encouraged people on the Coast to check NBN Co’s website which shows areas that have reached build preparation, build commencement and that are ready for service. Media release, 1 Apr 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald said the NSW Government has provided $1.3 million for motorcycle safety improvements under the Safer Roads Program, a key initiative funded through the Community Road Safety Fund. This work will improve this section of the highway

to reduce the number and severity of crashes in the future. “In the five years to June last year, 78 crashes occurred resulting in two fatalities and 54 injuries on this stretch of road with the majority of crashes involving vehicles hitting trees,” Mr MacDonald said. “Safety work will be carried out on the Old Pacific

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Film friendly policy unlikely to draw ﬁlming productions

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osford Council has received a study that assessed how to best make the Central Coast and Gosford Local Government Area film friendly to encourage screen production and post-production in the region.

The study involved the liaison and involvement of key industry specialists who reside on the Central Coast. Unfortunately, due to the complexities in the industry, commercial and financial viability as well as the significant marketing campaign that would be required, the study found, amongst other things, that

completing a film friendly policy is unlikely to draw any filming productions to the area. The study also found that, at this stage, there is no overwhelming interest, support or need to form a local screen alliance. It was highlighted that a more viable option would be to promote the benefits

and tourism aspects of the Gosford Local Government Area to residents, visitors and workers as a whole, with filming productions one of those unique opportunities available due to the area’s varied and accessible natural assets. Media release, 14 Apr 2015 Gosford Council media

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onsent for a $6.1 million mixed use development in Ash St, Terrigal, has been granted by Gosford Council.

oads and Maritime Services have advised motorists that changed traffic conditions were put in place on Tuesday, April 14, as work continues on the Central Coast Highway and Frederick St intersection upgrade at East Gosford and will remain in place for approximately three weeks.

The NSW Government allocated $6.5 million this financial year to upgrade the Central Coast Highway to improve safety and traffic flow. The upgrade will provide

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employment by including tourist uses, and the design is compatible with and in character with existing and approved development on adjoining, similar zoned land. Council received one submission in regard to the development from the southern adjoining property which raised concerns regarding shadow and privacy impact and noise during construction.

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Centenary of ANZAC march and commemorative service held

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Centenary of ANZAC march and commemorative service was held in Gosford at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, April 18.

The march assembled at Faunce St, Gosford, at 10:30am and proceeded through Mann St, Donnison St, Dane Dr and into Central Coast Stadium. The service which commenced at the conclusion of the march, was hosted by Gosford RSL Sub-Branch and opened with a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country followed by an introduction by Sub-Branch president Mr Greg Mawson. “The Memorial before which we stand on this day of great and glorious memory

proudly signifies our gallant dead,” Mr Mawson said. “Upon it we place the flowers of our loving remembrance, while in our heart there surges a deep and passionate pride for those men and women who died in defence of all that we hold dear. “Many a distant battle field carries a cross with a name we love, and here today we pause in silent communion with those who fell, our hearts brimful with a debt of gratitude we owe and our lips uttering praise for their deeds and their

daring. “O ye who lie so far afield! “Draw near a while and share with us our memories. “Inspire us to guard and guide the great heritage for which ye gave so gladly, this beloved land of ours - this nation ye have placed in our care, now that ye have passed.” The president and members of the Gosford RSL Sub-Branch have thanked those who attended for their participation. Program, 18 Apr 2015 Gosford RSL Sub-Branch

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Meals on Wheels to include ANZAC biscuits s part of Meals on Wheels Central Coast’s commitment to honouring the 100th anniversary of the First World War, they have organised a variety of community based events for their clients and staff.

The staff purchased a business pack of poppies for Poppy Park at Penrith. The hope of the Poppy Park organisers is that the poppies will be carried on Remembrance Day in November and again next ANZAC Day, so that no soldier is ever forgotten. Staff members volunteered to help plant Poppy Park and said they found it to be a very moving and fulfilling experience. The clients, volunteers and staff at Meals on Wheels Central Coast gathered together and made 400 poppies for the Gosford Poppy Project, supported by Gosford Council. Along with many community members, two Meals on Wheels Central Coast staff volunteered their time to help plant the poppies at Rotary Park. With the generous support of Unibic ANZAC biscuits, 500 portion pack biscuits will be distributed to Meals on Wheels Central Coast clients. This gesture is in recognition of the efforts made by their clients and their families during WWI and

all theatres of war. Each packet will have a sprig of fresh rosemary attached, donated by Scott’s Tubes in Mangrove Mountain. The biscuits will be

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Harris received 51.15% (23,565) of the First Preference votes followed by Kerr with 36.76% (16,936), Greens candidate Vicki Dimond with 6.71% (3,091), No Land Tax candidate Annie McGeechan with 2.02% Issue 66 (929), Christian Democratic Party candidate Stevan Dragojevic with 1.98% (914), Independent Noel Holt with 0.83% (348) and Independent Alex Norwick with 0.55% (252). Harris has thanked the people of Wyong for showing faith and giving him a second term representing them in the NSW Parliament. “I sit this morning very humbled by the support I’ve received from the people of Wyong,” Mr Harris said. “Our team achieved a swing of around 13.3% and we got across the line with 51.1% primary votes and almost 60% two party prefererd,” Mr Harris said “I’m particularly honoured to be given a second opportunity to represent this wonderful area in Australia’s oldest appreciate the need Parliament. for new infrastructure “I take this opportunity to accommodate the very seriously and I’ll work new residents, we my heart out for this area I are very hopeful that love so much. commonsense will “To my family, campaign prevail, and the iconic team and supporters, I white bellied sea couldn’t have done it eagles will continue without you. to soar high above the Wadalba community for generations to come. “We will certainly keep respectfully lobbying for this result,” Mr Cassar said.

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(community hubs) for looking closely at our 39 Toukley and Wyong projects. “Our projects are by Minister Stokes; $130,000 for Warnervale shovel ready now and Community Centre by will kick start the local Ms Burney; $100,000 economy and with State support, for a skate park in the Government Shire by Ms Burney; they will deliver jobs and $2 million for the and opportunities for our at the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary community, he and future by Labor candidate for end of the day, that is of Camp The Entrance Mr David what we are all here for,” Eagles Nest, said mayor Cr Eaton. Mehan. “This process has been established to protect whiterelease, bellied 4 Mar sea 2015 worthwhile and has now a Media Council nesting treemedia in delivered results for our eagle’sWyong Wadalba, is unclear, community. “It was heartening to with road works in the hear all candidates and area expected to force

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place, but some people are quite concerned that the company that’s been undertaking the clearing may take down the tree if we leave. “I have personally spoken with the manager of the site, and have had ongoing communication with Wyong Cr Greg Best, both of whom have assured me that the nesting tree is safe for now. “Furthermore, I’ve been told that negotiations between Council and the developers to secure the nesting tree are

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and their cars. ular “One man in particular stopped and told me I hot,” was going to get shot,” ched the owner of the torched car said. “It was during the day and he just stopped and dow wound down his window hot.” and said I would be shot.” aid: Mr Cassar said: “Contrasting to that, our ived group has also received port overwhelming support with 2,000 locals from ning the Wyong Shire signing our petition to save the nesting tree from the bulldozers. fully “While we

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abor’s Yasmin Catley has been declared the winner of the state seat of Swansea with 62.98% of the vote over Liberal’s he seat of The Entrance has been declared won by Labor’s David Mehan Johanna Uidam with 37.02%. Catley received the most Gwandalan Community with 50.38% of the vote ahead of First Preference votes with Centre recorded 1,691 votes, Liberal’s Michael Sharpe with 49.62%. 45.03% (21,712), followed 95 of which were informal,

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A ﬁeld of 30,000 handmade poppies ver 30,000 handmade red flowers have been placed in Gosford to coincide with ANZAC Day and the 100 year anniversary of World War One.

Gosford Council started planting the field of handmade poppies, between Gosford Memorial Park and the Central Coast Highway, on Thursday, April 16. Gosford City’s mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the community’s response to the Gosford Poppy Project had been phenomenal. “We were hoping to have around 10,000 poppies for this public installation, so to get over 30,000 is truly overwhelming,” mayor Cr McKinna said. “The field of poppies will fittingly start in Gosford Memorial Park and flow down the slope into Rotary Park on the Gosford

points around our city and its waterfront including the Brian McGowan Bridge,” he said. The installation was officially launched on Wednesday, April 22, and remain in place until Monday, April 27. “I would like to sincerely thank every local resident, child and community organisation that has made a valuable contribution to this landmark project by making a poppy,” mayor Cr McKinna added. “I would also like to highlight the magnificent efforts of Merril Jackson and the many community volunteers who have helped make this project a reality.” The poppy was selected as a symbol of remembrance, loss and hope that stems from its traditional association with the battlefields of Gallipoli, France and Belgium.

The field of poppies in Gosford

Waterfront. “It will be a powerful visual gesture of the community’s

gratitude and remembrance of the sacrifices that were made by many of our local

citizens during World War One. “Over 30,000 red poppies

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he official opening of the Australian Spirit poetry and visual art exhibition will be held on Saturday, May 2, at the Art Studios Gallery in North Gosford.

The exhibition, which will run from April 29 to May 24, will be officially opened by Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks and Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia Gosford City Sub Branch president Mr Robert Purcell will speak at the opening.

The Australian Spirit exhibition is a multiyear, multidisciplinary art collaboration commemorating the ANZAC centenary and honouring the services of all returned service personnel over the past 100 years. The Australian Spirit celebrates both the visual and written arts, with both traditional and

contemporary genres being represented. The artworks exhibited are the result of collaborations between local returned service personnel, visual artists and poets, with the assistance of Central Coast RSL Clubs, returned veteran associations, and documenting photographers and videographers. Australian Spirit involves

12 collaborative groups, each consisting of a local returned servicemen, a poet and a visual artist, with each collaboration creating a visual interpretation (2D or 3D) and a poem inspired by the returned serviceman’s stories and recollection of their experiences. The visual arts in the 2015 exhibition include sculptures, oils, acrylics, watercolours, charcoals, printmaking, mixed media, and digital works. Both the written and visual artworks will be

exhibited in the foyers of the three Central Coast RSL clubs at Gosford, Davistown and Wyong on ANZAC Day. The Australian Spirit exhibition will then be on display at Art Studios Gallery for a month long period, along with a short documentary film including interviews of participants and poetry readings. The exhibition is accompanied by a magazine covering all works created during the project and supporting information about the returned

servicemen and women who inspired these works. This magazine will be for sale at all exhibition locations, with profits going to the Returned and Services League NSW Sub-Branches of Gosford, Wyong and Davistown and to the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia, Gosford City Sub-Branch Inc. Media release, 14 Apr 2015 Leasha Craig, Art Studios Co-operative

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Support sought Historical society holds for current serving ANZAC exhibition personnel and recently returned veterans entral Coast residents are being asked to consider supporting our current serving personnel and recently returned veterans ahead of ANZAC Day this year.

A WWI officer’s personal belongings

he Brisbane Water Historical Society is holding a temporary exhibition ‘Aftermath’ in acknowledgement of the ANZAC Centenary and the National Trust of NSW Heritage Festival.

The exhibition, which began on March 15 and will continue until July 31, celebrates the National Trust of NSW’s annual theme ‘conflict and compassion’ and reflects on the human

story of the Great War a century on. Artefacts in the exhibition include clothing, weapons, helmets and personal items from the war times. The exhibition is being

held at the Henry Kendall Cottage, West Gosford. Newsletter, 3 April 2015 Shirley Rider, Brisbane Water Historical Society

ANZAC Plinth and Memorial Garden at Kincumber

oly Cross Catholic School in Kincumber will hold a morning tea as part of the official launch of its ANZAC Plinth and Memorial Garden on Friday, April 24.

With the 100 year ANZAC anniversary approaching, the garden acknowledges the men and women who have served and those who are currently serving our

nation in the armed forces. A morning tea for invited guests will be held in the school’s hall prior to the proceedings.

WAR MEMORABILIA WANTED

On April 25 Australians will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during the First World War and honour the sacrifices of those who helped forge our national identity. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said it was equally important to commemorate the acts and deeds of those present at the Gallipoli landings as it is the ongoing work of the men and women who continue to serve and represent our nation abroad today. “It is important to honour and support the current generation of Australian Defence Force members and veterans who have served on our behalf in

Newsletter, 31 Mar 2015 Gerard McGilvray, Holy Cross Catholic School Kincumber

what are often complex, challenging and extremely dangerous environments,” Ms Wicks said. “In recognition and gratitude for the service of our current personnel, I encourage residents of the Central Coast to consider donating to ex-service organisations such as the RSL, Legacy and Soldier On. “These excellent organisations provide terrific support to our ADF personnel, past and present, and their families. “We’ll also be recognising those who continue to serve and represent our nation abroad today, and we’ll think of their families and loved ones on this day.

“Thank you to all who have been working so tirelessly to make these events so significant for the Peninsula, the Central Coast, and all of Australia,” Ms Wicks said. Donations can be made to Legacy or Soldier On in support of those personnel who have been wounded on operations and those family members who are suffering financially and socially from the death of a loved one. Messages can also be emailed to serving personnel at supportthetroops@ defence.gov.au. Media release, 9 Apr 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

Free talks on Gosford’s World War One effort n the lead up to ANZAC Day, residents will be able to gain a rare insight into Gosford’s World War One effort during a series of free talks at Woy Woy and Erina libraries.

Council’s Local Studies Librarian Geoffrey Potter will talk about the Gosford community’s reaction to the news of war in 1914, Gallipoli and the first combat deaths of Gosford district locals in 1915. The free talks will be held at Woy Woy Library on Thursday, April 23, and Erina Library on Friday, April 24.

A feature of the presentations will be aspects of Gosford’s war effort and popular attitudes depicted in ‘Australia Day’ parade photographs from July 1915. ‘Australia Day’ in 1915 was a day of patriotic parades and events held in cities and towns across the country. It was a day to show

support for the ANZACs and to encourage young men to enlist in what many considered a great adventure. The talks are being held as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival 2015. Media release, 17 Apr 2015 Gosford Council media

Coast Community News - April 22, 2015 - Page 9

Man shot by police critical incident investigation has been launched after a shooting in Gosford on Saturday, April 18.

Just after 12:30am, police patrolling Watt St were allegedly confronted by a man with a knife in a car park; the man was shot by police. The 20-year-old was assisted by police until Ambulance Paramedics arrived. He was taken to Gosford Hospital in a critical condition. A critical incident team from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command will now investigate all

circumstances surrounding the incident. That investigation will be overseen by the Professional Standards Command. No further details are available at this time; however, police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Media release, 18 Apr 2015 NSW Police media

Aggravated break and enter still unsolved

Suspended jail sentence for marine legislation offences 30-year-old Narara man received a nine month suspended jail sentence in Woy Woy Local Court on Tuesday, March 31, after pleading guilty to serious offences under marine legislation.

Roads and Maritime Services Director of Maritime Mr Angus Mitchell said the man had been boating alone near the Woy Woy Channel in Brisbane Water in July last year when he fell from his small fibreglass runabout and was hit by the boat’s propeller. “He was not wearing a lifejacket, as required by law and his boat,which had a 30 horsepower motor, should have been registered and was not,” Mr Mitchell said. “He was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW and was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where routine blood tests found his prescribed content of

Detectives. A number of inquiries have been undertaken to date; however, those responsible remain unidentified. Inquiries are continuing, with police investigating the possibility the offenders had personal knowledge of the victims, based on demands made during the offence. Media release, 10 Apr 2015 NSW Police media

alcohol (PCA) was 0.159 well above the 0.05 limit. “After pleading guilty to charges of high range PCA, failure to wear a lifejacket in a small vessel when required and operating an unregistered vessel, the man was sentenced to nine months imprisonment, suspended under Section 12 of the Crimes Sentencing (Procedures) Act partially due to the serious nature of the injuries he received in the incident. “He was disqualified from holding a boat licence for three months, fined $500 for failing to wear a lifejacket and fined $1,500 for operating an unregistered

vessel. “This is a stark reminder to anyone going boating to ensure they follow the rules carefully. “Registration is required for vessels which are powered with an engine of more than four kilowatts or five horsepower, longer than 5.5 metres, all boats on a mooring or at a marina and personal watercraft such as jetskis. “Lifejackets are an important piece of safety equipment and there must be one available in the right size for every person on board. “Lifejackets must be worn on boats less than

4.8 metres long, at night, offshore, on alpine waters or when alone. “Children less than 12 years old must wear one at all times on board a boat. “The blood alcohol limits are the same on the water as on roads. “A person in charge of a vessel must keep under the 0.05 blood alcohol limit and for commercial vessel operators and persons under the age of 18, the lower blood alcohol limit of 0.02 applies. “All skippers need to know the rules and ensure they follow them,” Mr Mitchell said. Media release, 31 Mar 2015 Roads and Maritime Services

Man charged with ﬁrearms offences

olice are seeking information about the aggravated break and enter of a home in Narara last year.

In the early morning of Saturday, July 5, an aggravated break and enter was committed by two unidentified male offenders. The masked men forced their way into a home in the Narara area, tying up the two elderly residents and making demands for property. A number of items of property were stolen during the offence. This investigation is continuing under Strike Force Warrell, led by Brisbane Water LAC

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man has been charged with firearms offences following an incident at Mangrove Mountain on Monday, March 30.

At about 9:30am, police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command responded to reports of shots fired at a car on Waratah Rd, Mangrove Mountain. No-one was injured as a result of the incident. As part of the investigation, specialist officers attended Waratah Rd and entered a home on the street about 4:15pm. No-one was found inside

the home. A search warrant was executed at the property with police locating firearm cartridges and a firearm. Following inquiries, about 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 1, police from Brisbane Waters attended a house in Wyee and arrested a 40-year-old man. The man was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with several

offences including: - fire firearm in manner likely to injure; - stalk - intimidate intend fear; and possess unregistered firearm. He was refused bail and appeared before Gosford Local Court on Thursday, April 2. Media release, 2 Apr 2015 NSW Police Media

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Free National Heart Week celebration event National Heart Week celebration will be held at Narara Neighbourhood Centre on Monday, May 4.

The event will feature heart health updates from local health professionals, healthy living ideas and information about Heart Foundation Walking and heart friendly group exercise. Heart Week runs from May 4 to 8 and people are being encouraged to “Move More, Sit Less”. Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest free walking group network, and this year celebrates 20 years of walking and over four million recorded walks. Heart Foundation Walking is designed to help people enjoy regular physical activity in local communities. “Our walkers are encouraged to walk at their own pace, and exercise their vocal chords as well as their

legs,” said walk organiser Ms Anna Coughlan. “Knowing there is a group of people waiting gets me out of the house when I might otherwise stay home. “The social side of things helps me stay motivated to walk,” Ms Coughlan said. Walkers receive benefits including special offers, regular newsletters and incentives and prizes to keep them motivated. “We would love for more Central Coast locals to experience the benefits of our fun, free walking groups,” Ms Coughlan said. The National Heart Week celebration event is free to attend, with morning tea provided.

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SOKS helps reduce youth suicide

orth Gosford Rotary Club has raised $50,000 this year for its successful project ‘Save Our Kids’ (SOKS) which aims to reduce the incidence of youth suicide on the Central Coast.

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Established in 2011, the SOKS project has gained wide recognition and benefits over the past four years. In partnership with Lifeline, the Rotary club developed the Youth Suicide Prevention program which is believed to have saved 57 lives in the past two years and greatly assisted many other children and their parents. A number of local organisations and clubs such as Gosford RSL, Ettalong Diggers and Mingara Recreation Club collaborate with the Rotary Club to financially support

the SOKS project. Rotarian Lester Pearson said: “The support from benefactors has been unbelievable and continually growing.” The Rotary Club fund a number of leadership and educational programs including annual camps which help to build confidence and social skills. In the past, funding allowed for only two or three students to attend the camp each year, however, due to benefactor support, 23 young people will attend this year. Recently, the club held a gala thank you dinner for the

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The Rotary Club is seeking additional benefactors to expand their successful project. Email, 6 Mar 2015 Graham Black, North Gosford Rotary Club

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Centre co-manager Ms Nicole Turner. “It’s a beautiful venue with superb gardens and a fabulous auditorium that can accommodate the whole event in the case of rain, so it’s an all-weather, as well as an all-ages event.” Local wellness practitioners will present reflexology, massage, Bowen Therapy, naturopathy, orthopaedics, herbalism, organic skincare,

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Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom centenary aybe the Central Coast community does not know that another centenary will be commemorated from April 22 to 29 in the People’s Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands.

In April, 1915, 1,300 women from 12 opposing and neutral countries gathered in The Hague with a mission to end the WWI conflicts. They failed, but determined still, they, plus many more, gathered in Zurich where they shadowed and contributed to the Versailles Treaty in June 1919. Unfortunately the women from Germany and Austria were not allowed into France. These women were among the first to react in public to the punitive terms of the treaty and the food

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blockades imposed upon the people of the defeated countries, convinced that the terms would sow the seeds of yet more war, as

the Germans had to pay 5,000 million British pounds over time. The reparation payments ended in October 2010. To the women in 1919, in their deliberations and resolutions, economic justice issues were prominent through political status of women and education, social and ethical questions. Ethel Snowden (British) presented a draft resolution, seconded by Jeanete Rankin (later first woman member of the US Congress). It stated: ‘By the financial and economic proposals,

a hundred million people of the next generation in the heart of Europe are condemned to poverty, disease and despair, which must result in the spread of hatred and anarchy in each nation.’ (How prophetic). Jane Addams (who in 1931 became the first American woman to receive the Nobel Prize for peace) telegraphed President Wilson in Paris demanding that the food blockade be lifted. He cabled back that ‘practical difficulties’ and ‘extremely uncompromising’ attitudes in Versailles made him pessimistic. Notwithstanding, the women issued a statement on the duty of world citizenship to bring an end

to the starvation suffered in Europe and elsewhere. They demanded that: all the resources of the world – food, raw materials, finance, and transport shall be organised immediately for the relief of the peoples from famine and pestilence, just in the same way that all the resources of the allied countries have been organised for the relief of the people from the ‘yoke of militarism’ so that in this way, a great demonstration be given that nations can cooperate and organise to save life as efficiently as they can cooperate and organise to destroy life. Born out of profound dismay and the unjust outcomes of the treaty, it was in Zurich in 1919

that these strong women became the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. This is why women worldwide will join the peace train from Istanbul to The Hague to remember and commemorate their efforts to stop the war in 1915. Generations of women have continued to follow in their footsteps. Together with peacemakers, peace keepers, men and women, with the will to make forward moving policies, beyond and after mere ‘armistice’ to assure a peace that will endure. Letter, 9 Apr 2015 Pamela Lemoine, East Gosford

Better educational opportunities needed on the Central Coast

he people of the Central Coast deserve the chance to have ownership of and pride in the future of this magnificent part of the coast of NSW.

It has started with the recognition of the Central Coast as a region in its own right, but it has not finished. Recognition should include the enhanced provision of postsecondary education and training for our future professionals, technicians and tradespeople. The establishment of

a Central Coast multicampus education authority (perhaps Central Coast University of Technology) would give the young people on the Central Coast

what all Australians deserve, and that is, opportunity and choice for the education and training that is required for their chosen employment and career. Indeed the establishment of such an authority would bring with it: the sound foundations for building our economy with new jobs, opportunity and business

investment; choice for school leavers and their parents - carers about where and when to start their tertiary education without having to travel to either Sydney or Newcastle; investment by business and development entrepreneurs in our infrastructure; a maturity that goes with responsibility for one’s future, the culture and social responsibility of successful commitment; development of social responsibility for

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Students combine to create banner

Animal care courses now available in Gosford or people interested in a career working with animals, Hunter TAFE has announced that there are now training opportunities available on the Central Coast.

rtistic students from six local schools have come together to create a banner for the Narara Ecoburbia festival which will be held on Saturday, April 11, at Narara Valley High School.

Lisarow High School’s creative and performing arts head teacher Ms Kylie Bolger said: “The painting of the banner proved to be a great collaborative event between our students and those from Year 6 in our local primary schools.” “It also proved very informative with all students learning a lot about sustainability and ecological living. “We brought together eight Year 10 elective Visual Arts students from Lisarow High, and had four students from Lisarow Public School, Ourimbah Public School, Valley View Public School and Narara Public School, all selected by their primary teachers because of their artistic talent. “All 24 students met together in our art classroom, where we started the day with festival coordinators Joan and Richard explaining the Festival and getting the students to brainstorm ideas. “The students gained a lot from the talk and were inspired with a range of ideas for the banner. “The students were split into four groups with one student from each of the primary schools and several of the Year 10s working collaboratively and getting to know each other. “Each group generated an idea for how they envisaged the banner. “We then sat as a whole and combined the best elements from each of the groups. “Throughout the remainder of the day, each group took turns painting the banner, whilst the other groups designed posters to take back to their respective schools to promote the festival in the school foyers. “The art room was a buzz of creative energy all day, with students proud of their end results. “As parents arrived to pick up their Year 6 students, they were greeted with eager students wanting to show mum or dad the banner they had created. “The day was a huge success.

“The whole Ecoburbia Festival is a fantastic initiative,” Ms Bolger said. The banner will be displayed above the stage in the Main Hall at the Narara Valley High School for the whole period of the festival. Media release,12 Mar 2015 Kylie Bolger, Lisarow High School

Hunter TAFE is offering, for the first time, qualifications from the Certificate II through to IV in Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing at the Gosford campus. The expansion follows an increase in demand which was matched by funding through the Smart and Skilled contract to Hunter TAFE. Hunter TAFE head teacher Ms Sandra Vodic said the focus of the course offerings would be to provide job ready skills.

“By working in partnership with local vets, animal care providers and zoos we have been able to design programs at Gosford that will give students the practical training that will make each of them great candidates for employment,” said Ms Vodic. “Demand for Animal Care and Veterinary skills training on the Central Coast is strong. “All semester one places were filled quickly and we are now taking enrolments

for second semester,” she said. The newly upgraded Gosford facilities are designed to provide a safe training environment equipped with a designated animal area, veterinary equipment, hydro baths, animal enclosures, an anaesthetic machine and allows for non-invasive simulations. Ms Vodic said that having teachers that work within the local industry provides many and varied benefits for students.

“All of our animal and veterinary teaching staff work in the local industry. “This provides practical training that is secondto-none and the added benefit of giving students greater access to industry contacts for networking and engagement opportunities.” Hunter TAFE offers a range of Animal and Equine courses such as Animal Studies, Captive Animals, Veterinary Nursing and Horse Breeding at a range of campuses across the Hunter and Central Coast. Media release, 9 Apr 2015 Emily Gallagher, Hunter TAFE

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5 Lands Walk to celebrate 10th anniversary

his year marks the 10th anniversary of the 5 Lands Walk with over 17,000 participants expected to participate on Saturday, June 20.

Inspired by the Cinque Terra walk across five idyllic coastal Italian villages, the 5 LandsWalk, covers 10km of stunning, culturally and environmentally significant scenery from MacMasters Beach in the south to Terrigal in the north, offering participants of all ages and fitness levels the chance to do so at their own pace, free of charge. Free bus transport will be available between each stage for those requiring it. The 10th anniversary of the 5 Lands Walk was launched on Monday, April 13, at the Crowne Plaza in Terrigal by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment Mr Bob Baldwin and Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. The launch of the 5 Lands Walk pays tribute to the Darkinjung people through the sacred message stick ceremony. The ceremony saw the message stick pass from current guardian Aimee Young on to Claudia Kent. “The 5 Lands Walk connects us to the land, it celebrates our indigenous heritage and embraces our multiculturalism on the Central Coast through music and dance,” said Ms Wicks. Created and organised by an experienced management team supported by over 250 volunteers, the event is scheduled to correspond with the annual northern

migration of whales, a particularly significant ‘totem’ for the indigenous communities of the region whose cultures, art and history are shared with walk participants as they progress along the route. Being a true multicultural event reflecting the diverse make- up of the Central Coast community, representatives from the Coast’s Chinese, French, Indian, Iranian, Irish, Fijian, South Pacific Island and many other backgrounds also bring their traditions, art, culture and performance to create a programme rich in colour, educational value and family enjoyment. “Each year we consciously build the programme to feature interesting innovations to ensure the many repeat participants experience another dimension of these fascinating lands,” said 5 Lands Walk committee president Mr Con Ryan. “The 10th anniversary programme includes performances by the combined choir of five Central Coast schools at Terrigal, the Aboriginal centre at North Avoca where the acclaimed NAISDA Dance College will perform and host workshops and the 5 Lands Art Exhibition at the Gosford Gallery from May 25. “The willingness of local communities to contribute and the enthusiasm of the volunteers who make the

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Problem solving book to be launched

new easy-to-understand book on the topic of problem solving will be launched by its author, Gosford business owner Andrew Church, on Wednesday, May 6, at Gosford RSL.

The event will include insights from Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna. “I want this launch to be beneficial to all types of businesses and organisations so it is about more than releasing my book,” said Mr Church, who is the founder and managing director of the Kreative Kaizen training academy. “This is why I have asked influential people to share their experiences on the topic of problem solving. “Lucy Wicks has agreed to speak on the topic of solving problems in parliament which will give us an inside view of life in Canberra.

“Mayor McKinna was a professional sportsperson at the highest level before moving to local government and he will speak about solving problems in sport and council. “Marketer Craig Hingston, who I have known for many years, will provide tips on solving problems in business using the 9 P’s of branding.” Mr Church’s book, ‘How To Solve Your Problems Without a Superhero: A DIY Guide for the Mere Mortal’, is a practical guide to empowering employees to become accountable and take on new responsibilities – and not leave everything to management. “It covers understanding

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One of the stalls at Ecoburbia

he Narara Ecoburbia Festival held on Saturday, April 11, at Narara Valley High School has been dubbed by organisers as very successful.

Festival coordinator Joan and Richard Cassels said they received many comments about how fantastic the festival was. “We thought that the whole festival was quite magical, and this was made possible by a great range of music, terrific speakers, a really good market, enthusiastic exhibitors, wonderful scones and gozlemes and other food, very happy and well-entertained kids, an amazing venue that suddenly become a village (in three hours) and then went back to being a school (in two hours) , hardworking organisers, lots of can-do people (and some very nice

weather) all combined into making it a very memorable day,” they said. One of the features of the festival was some of Gosford Council’s newest eco-friendly technology. Residents and visitors were able to get up close to one of Council’s three new hybrid trucks, which have already begun reducing Council’s carbon emissions, resulting in major fuel savings and improved service delivery. The hybrid trucks combine a diesel engine with an electric motor to capture and use energy more effectively and efficiently, and are expected to save over five tonnes of

carbon emissions each year. The trucks play an important role in helping to maintain Gosford City’s many cultural, recreational, sporting and community facilities. Council’s Environmental Education team also hosted a number of free Green Living Workshops at the festival, with visitors invited to learn more about worm farming, composting, keeping backyard chickens, and chemical-free cleaning. Email, 12 Apr 2015 Joan and Richard Cassels, Ecoburbia Media release, 8 Apr 2015 Gosford Council media

Commencing May 3rd @ Gosford Racecourse

Gosford City Farmers Market will feature a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, primary produce including gourmet jams and preserves, olive oil products, pestos, macadamia nuts and fresh home made products. The market will include other food related items as well as high quality “food-to-eat” vendors. Flowers, plants and trees will also be available for sale. Additionally the market will also feature handmade products other than food such as artists, designers and other quality artifacts.

The market will operate each Sunday from 8.00am till 1.00pm commencing May 3rd. VENUE: The Entertainment Grounds (Gosford Racecourse) WHEN: Every Sunday (commencing May 3rd) TIME:

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Three towers planned for former Spurbest site

An artist’s designs of part of the development

$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 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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Mzaza is special guest Blankets knitted for at Rhythm Hut Wrap with Love project

he 5 Lands musical Experience is held at the end of every month at The Rhythm Hut in Gosford.

Special guest artist this month is Brisbane based world-fusion group Mzaza. Exploring themes of migration and the spirits of ancestors left behind, ‘Ghosts’ is inspired by the stories of Mzaza’s families, and of people around the world whose families once migrated, voluntarily or not. Influenced by vocalist Pauline Maudy’s French and Spanish Sephardic roots, Mzaza’s writers and musicians skillfully create their own set of traditions

Dorothy Treseder, Daphne Froud, Jackie Jones, Ann Hamilton and Anne Swaine

group of nine ladies at Wood Glen Retirement Village have spent the last several months knitting blankets as part of the Wrap with Love project.

The non-profit charity distributes donated blankets to underprivileged people in over 75 countries. Village resident Ann Hamilton organised the knitting group and has been involved with Wrap with Love for more than 20 years. “I’ve been at Wood Glen now for two years and am always knitting myself, but I thought that maybe some of the other ladies would be interested in giving me a

hand.” The residents have knitted approximately seven colourful blankets comprising 28 squares, each square taking around four hours to complete. “Wrap with Love has distributed over 323,000 wraps since it was founded in 1992, and the Wood Glen ladies plan to keep adding to this figure,” Ms Hamilton said. “We feel very privileged

but there are millions of people in the world who aren’t. “It’s a very satisfying project to be a part of.” Before being donated the blankets will be on display at Wood Glen’s upcoming Art Prize exhibition. Media Release, 15 Apr 2015 Kate Degnian, Retire Australia

from a tapestry of richly woven influences from France, the Balkans, the Middle East and Sephardic Spain. The songs trace Maudy’s ancestors’ journeys through Algeria, Morocco, Spain and France, and also the family journey of percussionist Jordan Stamos from Turkey to Greece. This month’s event is both family and dog friendly, and kicks off at 5pm on Sunday, April 26, with a free drum circle.

The Hut even provides drums and loads of percussion, though readers are more than welcome to bring their own. At 6:30pm, The 5 Lands Band will start off the night with some funky improvised tunes. Get ready to groove, fill the dance floor, and get those feet tapping. Media release, 9 Apr 2016 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

Gosford City Farmers Market to commence in May

he Gosford City Farmers Market will commence weekly from Sunday, May 3, at The Entertainment Grounds of Gosford Racecourse, from 8am to 1pm.

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jams and preserves, olive oil products, pestos, macadamia nuts and homemade products. The market will include other food related items, as well as high quality food-toeat vendors. Flowers, plants and trees will also be available for

sale. Additionally, the market will also feature hand-made products other than food, such as items by artists and designers as well as other quality artifacts. Press release, 10 Mar 2015 Kevin Eade, Gosford City Famers Market

Media expert is next ABC Friends’ speaker entral Coast Leagues Club will welcome guest speaker Dr Fiona Martin on behalf of Friends of the ABC on Friday, May 22.

Dr Martin is a researcher at Sydney University who studies the uses, politics and regulation of online media and the implications of these technologies for media industry change. As co-author and editor of ‘The Value of Public Service Media’, she has

a particular interest in the evolution of public service media online and will be talking about the role of public media in a digitised society. Email, 15 Apr 2015 Klaas Woldring, ABC Friends

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Mad Hatters Tea Party held

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lice’s crazy adventures came to life in the heart of the Gosford CBD on Saturday, April 11, with the colourful atmosphere and ‘Wonderland’ recreation true to the movie’s vibe in Kibble Park.

The Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and all the characters were onstage in one of the silliest tea parties you ever went to– arguably the craziest thus far. There were prizes galore for the maddest hats and the children were keen to get up on stage and ‘futterwacken’

with Alice and her tea party companions. There were many activities in the park, along with themed cupcakes and lolly bags. The Mad Hatters Tea Party is a free event held annually in Kibble Park; which looks to be moving

up the scale to equal Gosford’s infamous ‘Trick or Treat – Midday Monster Mash’ which will be held on Saturday, October 31. Media release, 17 Apr 2015 Edwina Nikora, Gosford Business Improvement District

Dame Vera Lynn tribute at Laycock St o commemorate the 70th anniversary of World War II, Laycock St Theatre will host Australian leading lady and internationally acclaimed Melanie Parry in her tribute ‘Vera, The Magic of Dame Vera Lynn’ on Thursday, April 23.

Melanie has an impressive list of television credits in both Australia and Britain, and has shared the stage with Barry Crocker, Simon Gallagher, John Williamson, Toni Lamond, Jackie Love, Michael Caton, John Paul Young and Peter Cousens. In her special tribute, Melanie recreates the era when Vera was known as the ‘forces sweetheart’, and inspired a nation of people with her patriotic wartime

songs, going on to become one of the most revered vocalists in the world. The concert features excerpts from Vera’s famous BBC radio program ‘Sincerely Yours’, and celebrates her life and music through songs such as ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’, ‘This is the Army Mr Jones’, ‘Land of Hope and Glory’, ‘We’ll Meet Again’, and nostalgic archival wartime film clips of World War II. While Melanie performs,

audiences will see the sweeping plains and cities of Great Britain, evoking proud memories through hearing Churchill announce the end of the European War and seeing people dancing in the streets in celebration, to watching the Royal family visit and comfort the people who were left devastated by the bombs on London, to their appearances on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The tribute has also been personally and officially endorsed by Dame Vera Lynn herself. Email, 6 Feb 2015 Melrose Productions

Potters hold autumn exhibition and sale entral Coast Potters Society (CCPS) will hold its autumn exhibition and sale from Friday, May 1, until Wednesday, May 13, at the Community Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre.

This exhibition will include work expressing the word ‘contained’ - bowls, boxes, sculptural items, garden pieces, cups and mugs. The Society, which has been established for more than 45 years, holds two exhibitions and sales events at the Gallery each year. The CCPS offers classes, workshops and demonstrations for anyone interested in ceramics,

as well as member-only activities, annual raku firings and pit firings. This year members took part in the Gosford Council community project - The Gosford Poppy Project making more than 100 ceramic poppies. In conjunction with the Australian Ceramics Open Studios weekend, CCPS will open their studio in East Gosford to the public on August 15 and 16.

This is a great opportunity to take your friends and family and enjoy a day full of demonstrations by experienced potters and to try your skills with some hands on clay work. There will also be a raffle of unique ceramic pieces. Media release, 20 Apr 2015 Denise Gonzales, Central Coast Potters Society

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Koolewong, Point Clare & Wyoming Tascott Progress Association Community Centre ABC - “The Friends” Aims to provide resources for Programs and activities incl. Yoga & Support group for Public Broadcaster. communication. Special guests, Zumba classes, Art and Craft classes, Aims. safeguard ABC’s community involvement, heritage, Playgroup & Vacation Care, Support independence, funding, & standards. diversity, education, safety and small groups, Book Club, Community Meetings through the year + social business opportunities. Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work afternoons Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd Development Orders, Centrelink Well-known guest speakers Thurs Bi Monthly. Volunteer hours 4341 5170 0411 266 325 4323 7483 www.fabcnsw.org.au reception@wyomingcc.org.au

Community Groups

Community Centres

Garden Clubs Central Coast Over Gosford 50+ Leisure and 30s Social Group Inc Learning Centre Australasian Native Orchid We offer social contact, entertainment Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Society events & new friendships for people Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor Cultivation and conservation of Aust in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Our events range from; Live Music, Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd House Parties, Restaurant Nights, Cards, Variety Social, Womens Narara - 8pm BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers 4340 5157 more - For a FREE calendar call call 4304 7065 Health Groups 0422 243 101 or email cco30s@live.com.au Gosford-Narara Alcoholics Anonymous Neighbourhood Centre meet every Wed 1230pm Central Coast Pension & School Holiday activities, playgroup, Someone cares Welfare Officer Network multicultural programs, community Anglican Church This group of Volunteers, trained activities - Rooms for Hire 3 Mann St Gosford by DVA, to look after servicemen & admin@gnnc.com.au women, meets at Ourimbah RSL 4329 4477 Better Hearing Australia Club at 10:30am Central Coast 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov Hearing loss management Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 4322 1505 Support and educational group ‘KNC provides the local community 7 groups across the coast with a meeting place and hub for Central Coast 50+ Singles Providing practical experience groups, services and information. Social Group and confidence Regular activities include Early Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, Learn the benefits to hearing aids childhood clinic, free family law dancing - BBQs & Socialising each advice, active playgroup, computer Better hearing Australia Central Coast weekend. 4321 0275 classes, OOSH services, fitness Our friendly group can be contacted www.centralcoast. classes, arts & crafts, over 50’s for our monthly programme betterhearingaustralia.org.au friendship group, youth group, social 4396 3640 groups and many more services. 4388 4505 We also have an extensive resource Central Coast Parkinson’s 50pssg@gmail.com and DVD library for members to Support Group borrow. KNC membership starts at We aim to help individuals and their Community Care Services only $5 per year. Please go to our families better manage living with Central Coast website wwww.knc.net.au for more Parkinson’s Disease Memory lane - Doing things information. Gueat speakers are a regular together Café 4340 1724 feature of our meetings. For people with memory loss & their 2nd Tue - 1.30pm carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee 1800 644 189 Kincumber morning with others experiencing Neighbourhood Centre similar circumstances • Exercise classes Central Coast Prostate Cancer 10am to 11.30am • Yoga for adults and children Support Group (Gosford) Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford • Community eco garden Meet last Friday Month 2nd Wednesday • Room hire Terrigal Uniting Church 4324 4244 • Health support groups 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal • Counselling 9.30am to 12 noon Gosford Politics • After school activities 4367 9600 in the Pub 4363 1044 www.pcfa.org.au Come and solve the problems of the www.kincumber.nsw.au world over a friendly drink and a bite Central Coast Prostate Cancer to eat. Guest speakers. Support Group (Wyong) Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 Meet last Monday Month Strait Islander Corporation Mann St, Gosford Toukley RSL Club The Mingaletta community centre 0438 363 108 Homes Ave Toukley provides its members and other 10.00am to 12 noon community groups a meeting place I AM LOST 4356 9300 and referal hub for education, health, Deep Conversations & systematic www.pcfa.org.au well-being and cultural programs exercises for understanding my self through consultative services and & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society community programs. Dying with Dignity NSW, - Ancient and modern knowledge. Mon-Fri 9am 4pm Central Coast Thurs evening fortnightly 6 Sydney Ave Umina Working to give those 0425 296 783 4342 7515 suffering unrelievedly from www.gurdjieff.org.au admin@mingaletta.com.au terminal or incurable illness the legal right to request & Rotary Club of Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and receive medical help to die Gosford North Learning Centre Quarterly Meetings A very active community minded Regular events Fitness, Yoga, 4369 8053 club with many projects focussed Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, on assisting youth. If you are keen to Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Bush Gambling Solutions support our great projects, walking, Indoor bowls, Zumba, Gambling help counsellors provide get involved with our fun club or Computer and Ipad courses, Bingo, free, confidential, professional service discuss joining, please contact Concerts on 1st and 3rd Thursday to gamblers, family and friends. Graham Black of month. Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, 0410 509 071, 4384 5152 Gosford, The Entrance. grahamblack@iprimus.com.au tsc1@tac.com.au 4344 7992

Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4363 7111 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

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

Music Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tuesday 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012 JAZZLEAGUE Live Jazz Bands - Come to listen, Come to dance Free - Every Sun Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 2-5pm www.jazzleague.net Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club Kieran - 0407 267 675 khutton58@gmail.com jbthomson51@gmail.com 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 Tempo Terrific Community Showband Active showband available to play at your community function. Wide ranging repertuore. Always seeking new members, come and join us and have fun with music. Follow us on Facebook Every Monday 5pm to 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church 4365 4414 www.tempoterriﬁc.com tempoterriﬁc@live.com Tuggerah Lakes Showband An enthusiastic group of people who play brass instruments, meet every Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse their crowd-pleasing music and play at communioty events Park Rd Band Hall Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm 0407 406 669

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

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

Probus Clubs

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

All Probus clubs have interesting guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, make new friends, fellowship. intellectual stimulus, and social activities. Probus Club of Avoca 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/avocabeach 4382 3372 Probus Club East Gosford We have now opened our doors to men and women, as a combined club, 1st Thurs 10am each month - Waterford Retirement Village, Kincumber 4325 2601

Public Speaking Develop confidence by improving your speaking skills. Meetings are entertaining and educational. Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club 8:30am-10:30am 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Hive and Library Erina Shopping Centre 0459 240 183 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

Special Interest CCLC Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge-partner not required for most sessions. www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4323 3456 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au Central Coast Cake Decorators Guild Sugarcraft demonstrations conversation and lunch - Visitors welcome 4th Sat - 10am Walamba 50+ leisure and Learning Centre Gosford 4382 6236 lsroe@bigpond.com.au

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

Women’s Groups Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/ Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 or 0466 513 600 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 or 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 9am - 12pm RSL Club 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441 Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal 4385 6276 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Kincumber View Club For ladies looking for a place to make friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days and home functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am 4390 2527

Central Coast Women’s Health Centre We offer counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for women

Rotary Club of 4324 2533 Volunteering GROW - Grow Groups are small www.cccwhc.com.au Kariong/Somersby Central Coast Handweavers, Central Coast friendly groups formed to learn how International service club improves Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Refer potential volunteers to to overcome anxiety, depression, Soroptimist International lives of communities in Australia Spinning and weaving, patchwork community organisations and provide and loneliness and improve mental Playgroup Brisbane Water and overseas. Fun-filled activities, and quilting, felting and other fi bre support to volunteers and community health & wellbeing. Weekly meetings Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup Soroptimists speak for women and fellowship and friendship breakfasts. and fabric crafts, community quilting organisations. We also provide Parents and children meet socially girls of all nations through awareness Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang training to volunteers and managers at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and a new bees - Day and Night Groups group starting at Wyong soon. Grow for the parents to make friends and advocacy and action by supporting Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4325 4743 of volunteers - Information Sessions is anonymous, free and open to all. learn more about parenting and national and international programs 4340 4529 www.cottagecrafts.net.au “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary Bring a support person if you like. the children to have fun and play 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au across the Central Coast Details 1800 558 268 or together. 0 to 5 yrs Thurs- 10am to 12 Club, Dover Rd Wamberal Central Coast Lapidary Club 4329 7122 www.grow.org.au noon - Friday - 10am to 12 noon 4367 6331 Seniors Computer Minerals & Gems recruit@volcc.org.au Gosford Uniting Church Hall sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Club Central Coast Inc. Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Meals on Wheels 129 Donnison St Gosford Beginners Class PC or Mac, Mon Faceting, Enamelling, Stone 4325 3695 WOWGIRLS Wave or Tues. Other Classes Mon to Fri, Fieldtrips & fossicking gumnutsguc@gmail.com of Wisdom Inc 10am to 12 md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly Weekly Workshops WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Meeting with Guest Speaker, 1st Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm Political Party connects women and local Monday of month. All at Kincumber Thurs evening 6-10pm Central Coast Greens businesses around a common theme Neighbourhood Centre. Information 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah Branch of Greens NSW, active of wellbeing. to share wisdom and 02 4369 2530 4362 2246 regarding ecological sustainability, explore lifes potential. social and economic justice, peace Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom U3A Central Coast CCLC Indoor Bowls and non-violence, grassroots gatherings, WOW days and WOW Mature age people are invited to Ladies - Mon 10am democracy and getting courses check our website for participate in a wide range of courses Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm elected 3rd Thur activities. to broaden the mind and make new 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au www.wowgirls.com.au friends 4363 2360 or 0403 994 313 centralcoastgreens@gmail.com info@wowgirls.com.au 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Fellowship of Australian Writers A friendly and supportive group

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Out & About

Karaoke sing off between Rural Fire Brigades

ing or Queen of the Mountain, a Karaoke sing off between the Kulnura and Bucketty Rural Fire Brigades is set to take place on Saturday, May 30, at the Kulnura Community Centre. A fundraising event for both brigades, it is an opportunity for the families and friends to come together on a social occasion, to have some fun, play a few games and have a few laughs, with the chance to take home some fabulous prizes. “This is our inaugural event, which started by approaching local businesses, Mountain Landscape, Noonaweena, Storm Park Produce, Jerry’s Kitchen and Michael Kidd Property Sales to see if they would sponsor our tables,” said organiser Mr Roger Danne. “They all committed and gave us our event platform. “As the event is a fund raiser, we needed some big fish to get some ‘meat on the bones’. “We next approached The Bendigo Bank, Wyong branch to be our gold sponsor and they very generously committed to our cause with a donation as well as an ongoing support program that will continue to bring revenue to the brigades. “Our other gold sponsor is Masters Hardware, West Gosford, who have kindly donated a wheelbarrow of goods to the value of $1,200

which will be the prize in our major raffle on the night. “We have continued to receive amazing support from many other sponsors, Hanson Quarries, East Coast Food and Beverages and Macron Music. “The importance to raise funds and give support to the RFS is ongoing; pumps, communications equipment, chainsaws and other equipment, vehicle maintenance and volunteer training costs are always ongoing and increasing. “Community help and support, both local and corporate, will always be needed. “The RFS is there when it’s needed, ready to assist, from the community for the community. “If there is a bushfire, a road accident, a fallen tree, our volunteers are ready to help.” The program on the night will consist of two karaoke competitions (one for brigade members for bragging rights for a year and one for non-members). Each competition will have a $100 cash prize and runner up prizes. Email, 20 Apr 2015 Roger Danne, Bucketty Rural Fire Brigade

Masters store manager Ken Spencer with some of his staff and Brigade members Steve James and Jerry Retford with the wheelbarrow of goods donated by Masters

Special event for history society entral Coast Family History Society will hold a special event, World War I Remembered, on Saturday, May 9, at Gosford City Lion’s Community Hall.

This year, being the Centenary of the Gallipoli campaign, has ignited everyone’s interest in

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the history and stories of family’s participation in The Great War. Many people have

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Saturday April 25 ANZAC Day ANZAC Day service, Davistown RSL Club, 6am ANZAC Day service, Gosford Memorial Park, 6am ANZAC Day service, Gosford Memorial Park, 11am ANZAC Day service, Breakers Memorial, 11am ANZAC Day service, MacMasters Beach SLSC, 5pm African Drum & Dance Masterclass, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 4pm

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listened to stories told to them by family members of their experiences and have been lucky to accumulate photos, letters and memorabilia. There will be an interesting and detailed display mounted by members of photos, letters, medals and trinkets related to their individual family’s participation in World War I. These members will also provide short talks about their memorabilia that is on display. Other speakers on the day will include Emeritus

Professor Richard Waterhouse, whose topic is military history and the Home Front, Local Studies Librarian Mr Geoffrey Potter, who’s topic is Gosford and The Great War, and the impact on the community, and Ms Margaret Ertner, from the society, who will show the process in researching World War I service people through the Australian War Memorial and National Archives. Tea, coffee and ANZAC biscuits will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Email, 28 Mar 2015 Deb Buist, Central Coast Family History Society

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Mariners ﬁnish home season on a high Circled by Sharks; the Terrigal U11(2)s go into a feeding frenzy

Terrigal proved too strong in the U11(2)s game

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entral Coast Mariners sent skipper John Hutchinson out a winner in his last match in Gosford as they edged out Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 on Saturday, April 11.

In an entertaining contest with a string of chances for both sides, it was Josh Rose’s second minute strike which proved to be the winner. Mariners’ fans gave Hutchinson, as well as striker Matt Simon, a wonderful reception in their final home match and the result was the icing on the cake. Defeat means the Asian Champions, the Wanderers, stay on the bottom of the Hyundai A-League ladder, two points behind Newcastle Jets with just two matches left. “It’s the last time I’m going to play here, I just want to thank my teammates for sending me out a winner at home,” said retiring Mariners captain John Hutchinson. “It’s an amazing feeling, the reception I got from the fans and the members, I’m so grateful. “We created a lot of chances, but that final ball

is still missing, we need to work on that. “If we want to win games we have to work very hard in the final third.” On a big night for the Mariners they came flying out of the blocks and took less than two minutes for them to show their statement of intent. Rose’s early strike not only put the Wanderers on the back foot from the start but was also the start of one of Central Coast’s most exciting, attacking performances of the season. The Mariners opened up the visitor’s defence on a host of occasions and if not for some poor finishing, would have chalked up an even bigger victory. Rose’s early goal was the first time in the last four matches against the Wanderers that Central Coast have found the back of the net. Match report, 11 Apr 2014 Central Coast Mariners

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he opening round of the 2015 Central Coast junior rugby league season produced mixed results for the Gosford Kariong Storm club.

The Shaun Martin coached U13(2)s were most impressive in over running Erina 32-0 at the St Edwards College main oval, having led by an even dozen at the break. The opening three tries of the game were scored by halfback Nick Rodrigues who took full advantage of the better than solid platform laid up front by the powerful Gosford pack. Prop forward Sione Vaunuku proved almost unstoppable at times and was rewarded late in the game with a barnstorming try on the left edge. Wins also came the way of the Storm’s U12(3)s and U9(1)s; the latter having scored a hard fought 20-12 victory over the Raiders at Blue Haven. Playing one boy short, the U11(2)s conceded three early tries in their game against an impressive Terrigal outfit, however, once numerical parity was achieved, the young Stormers began to hold their own. Team playmaker Ryan Bird and tear away forward Dylan Gale both went tantalisingly close to scoring tries in the shadow of half time and it was only desperate Sharks’ defence that denied a Gosford resurgence. Terrigal added a further try during the second period

to round out the scoring at 24-0 in a game that was far closer than the scoreboard may have suggested. The club’s U14(1) and U15(1)s teams, who both earned promotion to Division One this year after impressive efforts throughout 2014, suffered hefty losses in challenging match ups with Woy Woy and Erina respectively. The step up to playing against the very best players in the age group is steep, and it may take both these sides a few rounds to adjust to the pace and physical challenge of competing against Division One teams. Gosford Kariong will welcome a run of home games through the first three Saturdays of May, which follow on from the ANZAC Day bye. It will be standing room only at the Carrington St Oval in Narara, primarily because there are no seats, but also because the fixtures should all be well attended; given that the football on display promises to be keenly contested, the long term weather forecast suggests three sparkling autumnal days and the club canteen will be cooking up its usual culinary storm. Media release, 20 Apr 2015 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

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Men’s Premier League hree teams remain unbeaten after the second round of the 2015 Battlewin Men’s Premier League competition with Gosford City, Killarney District and The Entrance all recording back-to-back wins to share top spot.

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Matthew was NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year ﬁnalist atthew Douglass of MacMasters Beach Surf Lifesaving Club was named a 2014/15 Surf Lifesaving NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year finalist.

Each of the 11 branches from around NSW selected a male and female finalist to attend a four day camp at the Sydney Academy of Sport Recreation Centre this month. The overall winners were Brianna Clarkson of Brunswick and Reed van Huisstede of Cooks Hill. Surf Lifesaving NSW member services manager Kate Higginbotham said she believed that while being named the NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year was a fantastic achievement, the opportunity to make contact with young leaders

from other clubs, and be exposed to leadership techniques would continue to bring benefits to those who attended. “These young club members are at the beginning of their journey within surf lifesaving, and while not all of them will be crowned NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year, we hope that they all had an enjoyable time at this exciting development camp.” Media release, 10 Apr 2015 Liam Howitt, Surf Lifesaving NSW

With no drawn matches in the first two rounds, the gap between top and bottom has already stretched to six points with Berkeley Vale, East Gosford and Avoca all yet to record a point. Umina have bounced back from their surprise Round 1 loss to Budgewoi with a hard-fought 3-2 win over East Gosford at Umina Oval. Honours were even in the first half with Robbie Walton giving the Rams the lead in the 17th minute before the home team first equalised, then took the lead with goals to two of their returning players this season in Matt Goodwin and Chris Powell. A second goal to Walton saw the teams go to the break at 2-2 with Powell, back in action for the first time since 2012, capping a great return with a second-half winner for Umina. Man of the Match was Umina’s Chris Powell. After reaching the final of this season’s Central Coast Cup and stretching The Entrance in that match, Avoca have made a disappointing start to the BPL competition conceding four goals in each of their first two matches and being well beaten 4-0 by Killarney District in this match. Three first-half goals in 14 minutes to Todd Leech, Matthew Hall and John Whelpdale had the match in Killarney’s control by halftime with Tim Knight’s third goal of the season sealing an impressive start to the season by Killarney but sounding alarm bells for Avoca as they strive to establish themselves as a long-term Premier League club. Man of the Match was Killarney District’s Daniel Moffatt. Gosford City have established themselves as serious contenders for the 2015 BPL titles with a 3-1 over Southern-Ettalong at Gavenlock Oval. It was Gosford’s third

game in a week having put in an outstanding performance when beaten 2-1 by National Premier League 2 club, Macarthur Rams, in their Round 5 FFA Cup clash at Pluim Park on Wednesday, April 15. In what is a contender for the fastest ever goal in MPL history, Gosford’s Craig Wieckowski gave his team the lead just 10 seconds into the match. Second half replacement Jeff Hall doubled the Dragons’ lead in the 65th minute before a brilliant strike from the edge of the 18-yard box by Southern’s Keith Gumbs restored the one goal margin. Hall then settled the match with his second goal 12 minutes from full-time. Man of the Match was Gosford’s Craig Wieckowski. Wyoming pulled off a major surprise defeating Berkeley Vale 2-0 in their match at Alan Davidson Park. The Tigers were expected to struggle this season following the loss of 10 members of last season’s first grade squad but new coach Greg KoCass looks to have moulded together a combination of new and existing players that have impressed in each of their first two matches. A sensational sideline sprint by Andy Klijn set up the opening goal, scored by Pat Mills, in the 22nd minute and Klijn’s persistency forced an error by the Berkeley Vale goalkeeper to double the lead early in the second half. The Wombats then launched numerous attacks on the Wyoming goals but were consistently thwarted by ‘keeper Ben Xerri. The loss was the first since Rounds 12 and 13 of the 2012 season that Berkeley Vale have recorded back-to-back defeats. Man of the Match was Ben Xerri. Media release, 19 Apr 2015 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

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Coast Community News - April 22, 2015 - Page 23

Sharks demolish Eagles in the rain

Both beach clubs win round two union matches

Photo: Andrew Stark

ound two of the Central Cost Rugby Union competition was played on Saturday, April 18.

The anticipated match between Avoca Beach and Woy Woy at Heazlett Park did not disappoint, with Avoca scoring 31 unanswered points in the second half to win 38-29. Woy Woy played a wonderful first half and looked like they’d have their first win of 2015 early in the second half, when they led 29-7, but Avoca Beach had other ideas and were able to gain control of the match to run in five tries in 35 minutes to claim the win. Woy Woy took advantage of many Avoca errors in the first half of the match,

and spread the ball wide on every turnover, posting crucial points on the board. Ill-discipline was to be the downfall of Woy Woy who, in the final stages of the match, found themselves down to 13 men on the field, and this would not be enough to hold the fast finishing Avoca Beach out. Justin Staben had a great game at five-eight for the home side, using his many years of experience to successfully direct his team around the paddock. Terrigal had a closer than expected match against Kariong, winning 26-12 at

Kariong Oval. By half-time, Terrigal had shot away to a 21-0 lead but Kariong were not going to go down without a fight and fought back in the second half to get into the game. Terrigal’s better structure and fitness proved the difference. Thomas Johnston led Kariong from full-back with a strong game, but it was Terrigal who did claim a win with their lock Joe Taylor having an impressive game.

Blaiden Baird scored the Shark's first try of the season

Media release, 19 Apr 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Cost Rugby Union

Terrigal’s Aaiden Wright dashes away from the Erina defence

he Terrigal Sharks kicked off this season’s Central Coast Rugby League Competition with an emphatic 34-10 win against a disappointing Erina side on a drizzly Good Friday afternoon at Erina Oval.

150 point win for Panthers

he Wilson Security Black Diamond Cup competition heavyweights flexed their muscles on Saturday, April 18, with Terrigal Avoca recording a big win.

At Bateau Bay Oval, Terrigal Avoca opened their 2015 Premiership defence with a comprehensive 25.11.161 to 1.5.11 win over Nelson Bay. The Nelson Bay Marlins were keen to test themselves against the league benchmark after a first up win over Warners

Bay and they left the Central Coast with the knowledge that there is some work to be done after being held goalless for all but the first quarter. Terrigal Avoca Panthers coach Chris Bishop had his players primed for a big start to the season and they delivered in spades.

Led by big guns James Polglase (four goals), Kurt Fleming and Mitch Betson (six goals) the Panthers dominated the game from the outset. Media release, 20 Apr 2015 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

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Five first half tries saw the visitors take a commanding 30-6 mid game lead after the Eagles had opened the scoring when last season’s leading try scorer Chris Bainbridge latched onto an angled Adam Tippett chip kick to plunge over. From that point on however it was all Terrigal. Former Gosford and Ourimbah back rower Bladen Baird nabbed the Sharks first points when he ran into a gaping hole on the right edge. This try was quickly followed by a dart from Matt Sharp; the nippy half

spearing most appropriately into the archery range corner. The score line was pushed out to 18-6 when veteran centre Jason Thorne skipped outside a wrong footed defender, before the very same player laid on his team’s fourth try after galloping up field from the half way line, feeding Josh Harman who raced away for the prize. An all in brawl saw one of each head to the naughty corner for 10 minutes before Blake Inwood nabbed Terrigal’s fifth try of the afternoon.

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Josh Harman maintained his perfect goal kicking record by again converting from out wide and the game was as good as dusted at 30-6 after 40 minutes. The inclement Easter weekend weather saw four of the designated opening round fixtures postponed with the only other game played ending in a thrilling 18-all draw between the Berkeley Vale Panthers and The Entrance Tigers. Media release, 6 Apr 2015 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

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