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$227 million developments delayed due to bureaucratic bungle

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NSW Department of Planning error has been blamed for delaying the approval of two significant Gosford developments: the ‘Mariner’s Plaza’ development on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St and the mixed development on the corner of Erina St and Henry Parry Drive.

Gosford City Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, Ms Alison Vidler, said a Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) meeting held at Erina on April 28 failed to make a decision about the development. Local residents and business representatives who attended the meeting at Erina were told at its commencement that the JRPP could not make a decision about the developments because the relevant Gosford City Council reports and recommendations had

not been published in the panel’s website in sufficient time prior to the meeting. This was the second JRPP delay in one month as the original meeting, scheduled for April 23, was also postponed. As a result, the JRPP will not be able to make its decision regarding the two developments until May 14, Ms Vidler said. “So, in other words, because of a bungle by the NSW Planning Department, our city’s future is once again put on hold and delayed,” Ms Vidler said in

a letter to NSW Minister for Planning, Gordon Stokes, “Many people from our community took time out of their very busy day to speak on both developments that were already passed by council staff,” she said. The Mariner’s Plaza project is being developed by Gosford City Development Pty Ltd and has an estimated value of $190 million. The project will comprise of two residential towers above a podium containing a hotel, licensed pub, retail spaces and supermarket.

It will deliver a brand new premium hotel with function rooms, gym and pool deck with associated restaurants and bar. It will comprise 134 rooms over 7 levels and provide underground parking for 135 cars. The mixed development proposed for the corner or Erina Street and Henry Parry Drive has an estimated value of $36.6 million. Ms Vidler said she received a response to her letter to Minister Stokes “within an hour of sending the email” and she is waiting for confirmation of a meeting with the Minister. She said she intends to ask the minister why the region still needs a JRPP at all.

“Developments over $20 million can’t be approved by our local council; the decision has to go to the JRPP,” she said. “It is the panel’s job to assess the development, to get people to speak on behalf or against, then, usually at that meeting, the JRPP will get to approve it. “Originally the JRPP was created because, at that point in time, councils were seen to be dysfunctional, let’s be honest. “But now our council is far from what it used to be in regards to being dysfunctional; it has come a long way.” Ms Vidler said the developments had both been approved by Gosford City Council staff and,

based on submissions received from the public, have the approval of 95% of the community. Ms Vidler said she is hopeful the May 14 JRPP meeting goes ahead and gets to approve the developments. Meanwhile, the Gosford City Chamber of Commerce and Industry will make the most of its meeting with the minister to ask for more local representatives on the JRPP and to question whether it is needed at all.

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Jackie Pearson, 5 May 2015 Interviewee: Alison Vidler Email, 1 May 2015 Alison Vidler, Gosford Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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As the play opens one of its characters has just passed away. Stephen Sullivan is played by Woy Woy Little Theatre stalwart John Hickey. Arrangements are being made for Stephen’s funeral and people are coming to pay their last respects. His passing seems to have caused some unpleasantness in the family home when personal letters are discovered that Stephen probably should have destroyed years ago. ‘Lovers at Versailles’ will open at the Peninsula Theatre in Woy Woy on Friday, May 15, and run for a three-weekend, 10-performance season before closing on Sunday, May 31. To win one of the three double passes write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to, Coast Community News Lovers at Versailles competition, PO Box 1056, Gosford, NSW, 2250 by close of business, Monday, May 18. The winners of last edition’s Coast Community News Fire Eye Competition were Nea Roberts of Saratoga, Muriel Cadman of Bensville, Michael Sheather of Point Frederick, John Fei llafe of Woy Woy, L Bastian of Wyoming and Denise Radcliffe of Kincumber.

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Camp Eagles Nest vehicle torched and protesters threatened

Protester’s torched vehicle

Gosford and The Entrance results too close to call

appreciate the need on the ﬁrst night the and their cars. he future place, but some people continuing. “While I really group decided not to stay “One man in particular for new infrastructure of Camp are quite concerned that the overnight. stopped and told me I to accommodate the Eagles Nest, the company that’s been appreciate residents, we our The owner of the car was going to get shot,” new established to protect undertaking the clearing communication, a white bellied sea may take down the tree if group is choosing to said she left her car there the owner of the torched are very hopeful that commonsense will remain cautiously overnight as her battery car said. eagle’s nesting tree in we leave. “It was during the day prevail, and the iconic was ﬂat and had arranged “I have personally optimistic. Wadalba, is unclear, spoken with the manager bellied sea “Our group has to pick it up the next and he just stopped and white with road works in the of the site, and have had endured a lot to maintain morning. wound down his window eagles will continue area expected to force ongoing communication our peaceful protest She said as the police and said I would be shot.” to soar high above the the group to move on. with Wyong Cr Greg camp. Mr Cassar said: Wadalba community for didn’t have any leads,

Group spokesperson Best, both of whom “We have faced our “we can speculate about “Contrasting to that, our generations to come. Mr Jake Cassar said: have assured me that the fair share of challenges, who did it but we can’t group has also received “We will certainly keep “Our group was told nesting tree is safe for including harassment at really point the ﬁnger at overwhelming support respectfully lobbying for recently that Johns Rd now. with 2,000 locals from this result,” Mr Cassar night and one of our cars anybody in particular”. will be closing for road “Furthermore, I’ve was recently destroyed The group has been the Wyong Shire signing said. works and that our camp been told that negotiations after being torched,” Mr subject to signiﬁcant our petition to save the Kaitlin Watts, 26 Mar 2105 will have to move on.” between Council and Cassar said. harassment including nesting tree from the Media release, 25 Mar 2015 “We realise the road the developers to secure The car was torched hate mail and eggs and bulldozers. Jake Cassar, works have to take the nesting tree are at the camp at 2:30am bottles thrown at them “While we fully Camp Eagles Nest

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

“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.

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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.

Website, 31 Mar 2015 NSW Electoral Commission Kaitlin Watts, 31 Mar 2015 Interviewees: David Mehan and Michael Sharpe

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.

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“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.

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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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Kathy Smith wins by just 203 votes

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

“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.

Cyclonic storm causes major damage

Catley wins every booth in Swansea

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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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Website, 15 Apr 2015 NSW Electoral Commission

Storm mop-up starts Mopping up has started after last week’s storm, which saw the Peninsula without power, several yachts washed ashore and sewage discharging into Woy Woy Creek and into Brisbane Water at Woy Woy.

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.

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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) 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.

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

Rainfall at Woy Woy of 234mm in three days is expected to bring the monthly rainfall total to the highest April figure in 27 years. Power was cut to the Peninsula for almost 24 hours and more than 6000 homes were still waiting for it to be restored by the end of the week. High seas and the associated storm surge saw the cancellation of ferry services at Ettalong and Patonga. Several boats came loose from their moorings and were washed onto the Ettalong foreshore or into foreshore properties at Booker Bay. Before power was restored at the Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant, partially treated effluent discharged into Woy Woy Creek and Brisbane Water at Woy Woy on Tuesday, April 21. Gosford Council asked residents and visitors to avoid swimming and other activities in or on the water until further notice. It also asked residents to conserve water as water pumps had also lost power during the storm. Brisbane Water Local Area Command duty officer Inspector George Bradbury said NSW

A yacht adrift washed into a foreshore property at Booker Bay

Police had received “lots of calls” from the Peninsula. “We’ve had many calls about trees down, wires down and water across the road,” he said. “There’s been ﬂooding in Brickwharf Rd, Woy Woy, near the shopping area, and Ocean Beach and Umina Beach have been signiﬁcantly impacted with sand on the roadway, footpaths,

A tree down in Rogers Park, Woy Woy

trees pushed over and signiﬁcant amount of erosion.” He said despite the carnage, the Peninsula wasn’t as badly hit as some other suburbs. “I don’t think the Peninsula was that bad compared to other parts of this area,” he said. “Now we’re just in a recovery phase, getting power back on, Council cleaning up roadways,

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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.

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trees and beach and coastal areas. “That will go on for some time obviously.” Gosford Council has announced it has restored many of its services, and that residents may use Woy Woy tip free of charge during the clean-up. It is hoped that power to those homes still without power will

have been restored over the weekend or early this week. State and Federal Governments have announced that disaster relief assistance is available to local people. The Insurance Council of Australia said that estimates of the cost of damage on the Peninsula would take some time to be established as claims continue to be lodged. Assessors were already visiting households and businesses in the region with priority being given to policyholders who have suffered the worst damage. The Insurance Council warned residents to contact their insurer before undertaking any repair work, as otherwise it may not be covered. In the wake of the storm, the Community Environment Network has warned that more of these types of storms could be expected in the future, thanks to climate change. Chairperson Mr John Asquith said: “It is really important that all levels of government, but particularly local government, are taking steps to protect the population and ensure that critical infrastructure, such as roads and railways and water supplies and power lines, is protected.” Kaitlin Watts, 24 Apr 2015 Interviewees: George Bradbury and John Asquith Media release, 24 Apr 2015 Ausgrid Media statement, 24 Apr 2015 Insurance Council of Australia

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taff at Wyong Council are continuing efforts to restore essential water and sewer services, monitoring road closures and cleaning up after the recent storms.

All of Council’s pumping stations are back in operation and staff are focussed on getting sewage services back on line for 2,000 affected residents in Tuggerawong, Tacoma and South Tacoma, Rocky Point and Chittaway Bay. Portaloos are available and will remain in place until normal services resume. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said Council’s roads team is focussed on managing the remaining nine road closures until ﬂooding subsides and tree and power line issues are resolved. Roads that remain closed are: Geoffrey Rd, Chittaway Point; Natuna Ave, Halekulani; Woods Rd, Jilliby; Dooralong Rd, Lemmon Tree; Tuggerah Pde, Long Jetty; The Cut, Mannering Park; Dog Trap Rd, Ourimbah; Ourimbah Creek Rd, Palm Grove and The Ridgeway, Tumbi Umbi. Tree debris blocking footpaths is being prioritised. “Our road network has fared very well and overall has suffered limited damage in the storms,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“That is largely the result of Council’s record spending on roads in the last few years and the concerted effort to lift the condition of the network and address the backlog in resurfacing. “However our unsealed road network has suffered extensive damage and it will take some time and effort to restore all the eroded pavements.” Council arborists are dealing with around 500 requests relating to public trees on sports grounds, parks and reserves and it will take some weeks for all tree debris to be removed. “There is a lot of tree debris on public land and Council are working hard to collect it,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “We are prioritising based on public safety. “We also know there are a number of trees down on private land and our contractor, Remondis, is working overtime to get round to houses to pick up the debris. “I thank residents for their patience as we deal with all the backlogs we are facing and things return to normal. “It has been heartening to hear all the stories of the community helping each

other out with showers, meals or providing chainsaws and trailers, it really is a testament to the community sprit here on the Coast,” mayor Cr Eaton said. Residents are reminded the following assistance is available: book an extra free green kerbside collection for tree debris; order an extra free red lid bin collection for perishable food waste; free drop off of green waste at Council’s Buttonderry Waste Management Facility until May 19; four Emergency Green Waste sites have been set up at Gwandalan, Mardi, Toukley and Tumbi Umbi to drop off tree debris for free until May 19; and ﬁnancial assistance may be available to residents who are experiencing ﬁnancial hardship to meet the cost of repairs or for essential household contents – call 1800 018 444. Residents are asked to hold off on booking bulk household kerbside collections for the time being so the focus can be on removing tree debris.

Local resident taking the canoe to the local shops - Aloha Drive - Chittaway Bay Photo: Debbie Boardman

Wyong LGA declared a Natural Disaster Area

s a consequence of the recent weather, both Wyong and Gosford LGAs have been declared Natural Disaster Areas.

Member for The Entrance Mr David Mehan said: “I want to acknowledge, and thank, our emergency services and essential services workers who have been out in some of the worse weather we have seen on the Coast, doing their job.” Local Government Areas declared natural disasters are eligible for Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes. Assistance is available to eligible individuals, primary Media release, 27 Apr 2015 businesses, Wyong Council media producers, sporting clubs and not-for proﬁt organisations.

Assistance is available in the form of small grants and concessional loans. Details are available at the Minister for Police and Emergency Services website: http://www. emergency.nsw.gov.au/ nddassistance “More speciﬁcally, I am aware of a number of people in the area whose cars have been written off as a result of storm damage,” Mr Mehan said. “These may be eligible for a stamp duty refund on their replacement vehicle. “Refunds are made where the written

off vehicle was comprehensively insured and the insurance does not cover duty for a replacement vehicle. “The Ofﬁce of State Revenue administers these refunds and can be contacted on 1300 139 814. “People living in The Entrance electorate who do not have access to the internet are encouraged to attend my ofﬁce for assistance with any of the above.”

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An artist’s impression of Mariners Plaza

“Developments over $20 It will deliver a brand new NSW Department of Planning error has been blamed for delaying the approval of two signiﬁcant Gosford developments: the premium hotel with function million can’t be approved ‘Mariner’s Plaza’ development on the corner of Mann St and rooms, gym and pool deck by our local council; the Donnison St and the mixed development on the corner of Erina St and with associated restaurants decision has to go to the JRPP,” she said. and bar. Henry Parry Drive.

not been published in the panel’s website in sufﬁcient time prior to the meeting. This was the second JRPP delay in one month as the original meeting, scheduled for April 23, was also postponed. As a result, the JRPP will not be able to make its decision regarding the two developments until May 14, Ms Vidler said. “So, in other words, because of a bungle by the NSW Planning Department, our city’s future is once again put on hold and delayed,” Ms Vidler said in

It will comprise 134 rooms over 7 levels and provide underground parking for 135 cars. The mixed development proposed for the corner or Erina Street and Henry Parry Drive has an estimated value of $36.6 million. Ms Vidler said she received a response to her letter to Minister Stokes “within an hour of sending the email” and she is waiting for conﬁrmation of a meeting with the Minister. She said she intends to ask the minister why the region still needs a JRPP at all.

“It is the panel’s job to assess the development, to get people to speak on behalf or against, then, usually at that meeting, the JRPP will get to approve it. “Originally the JRPP was created because, at that point in time, councils were seen to be dysfunctional, let’s be honest. “But now our council is far from what it used to be in regards to being dysfunctional; it has come a long way.” Ms Vidler said the developments had both been approved by Gosford City Council staff and,

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Government departments help community get back on its feet s the clean-up from the severe storms and flooding continues in the Central Coast and Hunter regions, the Department of Human Services is continuing to help the community get back on its feet.

Minister for Human Services Senator the Hon Marise Payne joined with Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks and Member for Dobell Karen McNamara MP at the Wyong Service Centre on Thursday, April 30, to thank staff for their tireless efforts in supporting the local community in the week following the disaster. “Some of our staff have been personally impacted by these storms and flooding but have put their own situation aside to help others with claims for disaster recovery assistance,” Minister Payne said. “Staff have spent the week responding to enquiries and assisting with disaster recovery assistance claims through the department’s network of service centres throughout the Central Coast and Hunter regions.

“This assistance is getting to those who need it most, with more than 5,100 claims granted to date for the Disaster Recovery Payment, which provides one-off payments of $1,000 for eligible adults and $400 for each eligible child for those severely affected by the disaster.” Ms McNamara said staff have also taken thousands of calls from affected residents. “Since the Government activated recovery assistance last Friday (April 24) the department has responded to more than 9,600 calls from residents across the 15 local government areas eligible for support,” Ms McNamara said. “It’s fantastic to see the community rally to support each other in times of need, particularly in the wake of

such a devastating natural disaster.” Ms Wicks reminded residents there are a number of ways to claim disaster recovery assistance. “I encourage anyone who has been severely affected by these storms to contact the department to see if they are eligible,” Ms Wicks said. “All the department’s service centres in the region are open for business as usual during the week and can assist people with claims.” Residents can call the Australian Government Emergency Information Line on 180 22 66 from 8am to 8pm, seven days. Those who are already registered for the Centrelink online service can lodge a claim for the Disaster Recovery Payment online. Media release, 30 Apr 2015 Rebecca Gale-Collins, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

A MacMasters Beach home withstands a fallen tree as a result of the severe storms Photo: Lucy Newton

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Floodplain Risk Management Study adopted

esidents affected by the storms and heavy rains in the Gosford area can get legal help with questions about their insurance cover and claims.

osford City Council has voted to adopt the Brisbane Water Foreshore Floodplain Risk Management Study at its April 28 meeting.

The study advocates a risk-based approach when considering urban areas that are categorised currently as low hazard transitioning to high hazard due to the effects of sea level rise. The Risk Management Study had been on public exhibition and the decision to adopt it was moved by Cr Bowles and seconded by Cr Morris. A draft Brisbane Water Foreshore Floodplain Risk Management Plan will now be prepared for public exhibition. The decision to adopt the Risk Management Study was taken following a recommendation in the minutes of the Catchments and Coast committee of

February 25, 2015. Council did not, however, adopt the Committee’s proviso that its draft risk management strategy should include a flood planning level based on the derived 100 year flood level (Brisbane Water Foreshore, 2013). A report on the committee’s recommendations, prepared by Council’s Department of Governance and Planning, described the recommendation to nominate a fixed residential planning horizon as “restrictive in comparison to the Strategic Policy decision of Council made on 10 March 2015, in respect of Sea Level Rise (SLR).”

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“It is recommended that Council, when endorsing the minutes of the Catchments and Coast Committee, not adopt the 2050 residential planning horizon as proposed in part one.” To address SLR, an allowance will now been included in the Flood Planning Level (FPL) which “should address this transition in the short to medium term”. However, the effects of latent conditions such as rising ground water tables (due to more frequent tidal inundation) on the serviceability of assets such as residential properties, roads, sewer and water supply in low lying areas require further investigation,” Council’s Department of Governance and Planning said in its report to the meeting. Council staff recommended an alternative to the fixed planning horizon. It recommended a “Flood Planning Level (FPL) based on the derived flood level applicable to the development as determined by the Brisbane Water Flood Study, 2013 or any subsequent updated study adopted by Council. The FPL will also include a freeboard and a projected sea level rise based upon the Representative Concentration Pathway Scenario RCP 8.5 as adopted by Council (Minute 2015/86) commensurate to the asset life and planning horizons for the type of development or land use. Gosford Council Agenda, GOV.47, 28 Apr 2015

“Anyone can get immediate legal advice by calling our free phone number 1800 801 529 or contacting the local Gosford Legal Aid office on (02) 4324 5611,” said Legal Aid NSW lawyer and insurance law expert Lillian Leigh. “New laws introduced last year provide a standard definition of flood, which means more people may now be covered for flood damage,” she said. “Even if insurance policies exclude flood

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osford Council has extended its appreciation to local emergency service personnel and volunteers following the recent unprecedented storm event.

Council’s own employees have also been commended for their diligence and commitment – in particular, customer service staff who manned the call centre outside of normal working hours and over the weekend, and employees in the field who are continuing to ensure the safety of residents in the clean-up from the storm. Community members were also thanked for their patience as Council staff and emergency services work through the thousands of jobs that have come as a result of these storms. Media statement, 28 Apr 2015 Gosford Council media

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Congratulations all round for work done in difﬁcult circumstances ember for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch and the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Hunter Region Mr Scot MacDonald visited hard hit areas of the region on Wednesday, April 29, that were badly damaged during the recent major storm event.

“It was truly incredible to see the extent of damage across the Central Coast,” Mr Crouch said. “The impact of the storm event was both widespread and indiscriminate having affected thousands of homes and families within both the Gosford and Wyong Local Government Areas. “Following meetings with the Brisbane Water

Area Commander, Superintendent Danny Sullivan, it was clear that the co-ordination of Emergency Services took a huge effort. “Danny and his team have done an excellent job in what has been our worst storms in over 10 years. “With over 45,000 homes without power at the height of the storm, Ausgrid and the SES, including many from interstate, have had

an enormous job to bring homes and businesses back to normal. “The emergency services have performed superbly in what have been very risky and trying circumstances. “This is not an easy job and both our public servants and volunteers have excelled themselves. “They should be congratulated for working tirelessly day and night in

dangerous conditions,” Mr Crouch said. Mr MacDonald said he had visited the Mooney Mooney community and the Gosford Region to see firsthand the damage to properties. “We have seen the damage to local schools which have left some students without facilities, yet the community has rallied to ensure there is little impact on their daily lives,” Mr MacDonald said. “The Central Coast is certainly to be congratulated.” Mr Crouch said that Breakers Country Club

provided facilities for Year 5 and 6 students at Wamberal Primary School to continue their studies and was one of many organisations who pulled together to support their local residents who were in need of basic services. “Our office contacted a number of Clubs across the Central Coast on the Wednesday morning and all were more than happy to provide facilities to local residents in need,” Mr Crouch said. “This is outstanding community support from the local Clubs across the region and we thank them

for their generosity.” Mr Crouch has also commended the NSW Police Force, State Emergency Services and volunteers across the Central Coast for their dedication and service. “In what has been a major crisis across the Central Coast, I would like to commend all our emergency services for the excellent work they have done to look after local residents that have been severely affected by the horrific storms.” Media release, 29 Apr 2015 Debra Wales, Office of Adam Crouch

Community Environment Network Waterwatch Water Watch monitors the health of our waterways and it is always in need of volunteers.

Chair’s Report Welcome to the news from CEN, CEN is reliant on volunteers and community support. If you would like to join and help please contact the office or leave a message on 4349-4756. The environment was big news during the NSW Election. From Coal Seam Gas to Threatened Species, let’s hope that the new Environment Minister can make a positive difference to the NSW Environment. Cheers, John

Good Planning = Good Environment Planning is the best way to protect the environment of the Central Coast. Zoning in past decades has determined the areas that are developed. In turn the lifestyle we live and the neighbourhoods we live in. Some of the planning controls, such as flood maps and foreshore building lines keep us

safe from floods and inundation from high seas. Planning should ensure that where we live is not ruined by offensive industries such as dumps. Get involved in commenting on planning proposals in your neighbourhood, have a say to your local council. Help keep the Central Coast a pleasant green and blue region to live in.

A very practical way for you to contribute to the health of Central Coast waterways. Volunteers and schools are trained by the CEN Coordinator to measure their local water quality once a month and record the results on a website. To sign up for Waterwatch click here: waterwatch@cen.org.au and send us your name and contact details. For example, the Long Jetty team monitors 37 inflows to Tuggerah Lake, from Saltwater Creek to the new GPT at the north end of Tuggerah Parade.

The stormwater drains opposite the Venice and Pacific St drains are known to be causing pollution to enter Tuggerah Lakes.

Help us find the cause of this pollution and make the lakes cleaner. Remember: Pollution grows Weed!

Peat Island Survey The Peats Island Lands are the iconic northern Gateway into Sydney and as such they are of National Significance. However, locals at Mooney conducted a survey of their 4 main areas of concern and the results support the rezoning plans being changed. The results: • Less Residential / Development (59%) • More Green Space / Park lands (67%) • More Community Space / Services (54%) • No High Rise / Big Development (33%) • Combination of Less Residential and No High Rise/Big Development = 91%

Our Central Coast: Worth Protecting www.cen.org.au The Community Environment Network (CEN) is an alliance of individuals and groups who work for ecologically sustainable development.

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Wildlife park power loss threatened animal safety

Kincumber tip reopened osford Council reopened Kincumber Landfill on Monday, April 27, after it lost power during the storm event.

Residents are able to take any green waste to either of Council’s landfills – at Woy Woy or Kincumber – for free until the close of business on Tuesday, May 19. There is no limit on how much waste residents can take to the landfills, and it can be taken in any shape

or form – such as in trailers, cars, garbage bags or bins. However, tree stumps cannot be accepted at Kincumber. Residents will need to take these to Woy Woy or contact Council to organise other arrangements. If residents cannot get to

either landfill, an emergency waste collection can be booked by calling Council’s waste services contractor Remondis on 1300 126 278 or visiting www.1coast.com. au. Media release, 28 Apr 2015 Gosford Council media

Free mulch available ollowing the recent severe storm event, Gosford Council is now giving residents the chance to pick up some free mulch from Woy Woy or East Gosford.

“Our crews have collected a significant amount of green waste, especially due to fallen trees, from across the Local Government Area over the past fortnight,” Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said. “Rather than just taking this green waste to our landfills, we’ve chipped as

Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park team with the generator provided by Greater Sydney Local Land Services

reater Sydney Local Land Services (LLS) came to the aid of Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park when a loss of power during the recent wild weather threatened to endanger animal safety.

Staff at the Central Coast park feared that foxes, usually kept at bay by electric fencing, would enter the 80 acre property where native animals roam free. General manager of the Park Ms Tassin Barnard said they were concerned when they “noticed how much fox activity was going on outside”. “Foxes are amazing climbers,” Tassin said. Greater Sydney LLS chairman Terry Charlton heard the Park’s situation on Richard Glover’s radio program and immediately contacted acting general manager Sharon Elliott who got in touch with David

Green from Local Land Services’ Wyong office. Green sourced and was loading a generator within half an hour before racing to the Park where he and the Park’s staff worked quickly to get the electric fences up and running before evening set in. Barnard said when the generator arrived “the whole mood lifted”. “We could sleep easy not thinking ‘should we be out there with torches trying to patrol the fence?’” The Park, amazingly, lost no animals, but staff remained on guard over the weekend as they waited for power to be turned back on.

Foxes are a newly declared pest species in NSW and a major threat to native wildlife. Greater Sydney LLS is working with the community to control fox populations in the region. Greater Sydney LLS is the NSW agency dedicated to minimising biosecurity threats, threats from feral animals and improving productivity of land use across the Greater Sydney region. Media release, 27 Apr 2015 Sacha Perram, Greater Sydney LLS

much of this material as possible into mulch. “Residents can now bring their car, ute or trailer to Hylton Moore Park in East Gosford or Rogers Park in Woy Woy and take as much mulch as they’d like for free,” he said. The mulch is only available to Gosford City

residents for home use. The offer is not available to commercial operators. Residents will need to load the material into their car, ute or trailer. Media release, 4 Apr 2015 Gosford Council media

Public health alert lifted ollowing water quality monitoring results on Wednesday, April 29, Gosford Council has lifted the public health alert for all public waterways after the severe storm event despite further rainfall over the weekend of May 2 and 3.

Water quality monitoring, especially at Copacabana, Avoca, North Avoca and Terrigal, indicates that all Gosford City beaches are now safe for swimming and other recreational activities. Water quality in local estuaries and lagoons, such as Brisbane Water, Terrigal Lagoon and Avoca Lake, has also improved significantly and these waterways are safe for swimming and other recreational activities as well. Council issued the public health alert after a number of sewage discharges

into waterways across the Gosford Local Government Area following significant rainfall and widespread power outages. The storm event also caused major stormwater pollution, which contributed to the public health alert. Power has been restored to both sewage treatment plants at Kincumber and Woy Woy as well as all sewage pump stations. Council will continue to monitor water quality as a precaution. Council is also continuing

to work with all relevant authorities including the NSW Environment Protection Authority and Public Health Unit. The community can be assured that the drinking water supply was not affected by these sewage overflows. Council sources drinking water from protected water catchments, including the Mangrove Creek Dam and Mooney Mooney Dam, before treating it to Australian Drinking Water Guidelines at the Somersby Water Treatment Plant and transporting it to the community via a 1,000 kilometre network of water mains. Media release, 29 Apr 2015 Gosford Council media

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NBN not planned for Erina after all

BN progress now extends to Erina” was the headline on page four of the Coast Community News (April 22).

Well, it’s not really now but maybe September 2016! That is the inference within the media release from Ms Lucy Wicks’ office dated April 1. Ms Wicks encourages us to look at the NBN Co website to check the roll-out of the NBN service.

incorporate Erina or Erina Heights Let’s save the announcements for when something is actually officially announced. I did just that and I can confirm that as of Friday, April 24, the NBN has no plans for the roll out to

Email, 24 Apr 2015 Malcolm Hill, Erina

Holstein accused of dummy spit ow, what a major dummy-spit from the former member for Gosford.

He doesn’t seem to understand how the preferential voting system works, and instead blames factors cited by some anonymous analysts for his failure. It’s simple: the majority

50% of the primary vote), and Ms Smith was preferred in that case. Grow up, Chris.

of voters simply didn’t want him (he did not get over

Email, 29 Apr 2015 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

hris Holstein and Kathy Smith are into blaming each other’s parties for the outcome of the poll in the state seat of Gosford (Coast Community News, April 22).

Holstein’s advisers also mention the preference deal between the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and the Greens, presumably preferring a return to the “first-past-the post” system. Kathy Smith is silent on this, but the ALP is known to much prefer to “govern in their own right”. What should matter to the voters is that the majority is not represented by either candidate. This is the case in many seats - state and federal. Holstein’s primary vote was 42.5% and Ms Smith’s was below that. What is really to blame is the system, not the candidates. Both single-member district systems, “first-past the post” and the preferential system, frequently, not rarely, deliver this result. The superior alternative is

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proportional representation, especially the party list system. P r o p o r t i o n a l representation (PR), used in at least 90 countries, is based on multi-member district systems. It results in diverse parliaments and in majority coalitions. Thus far the major parties show no inclination to reform the system.

The blame game is part and parcel of the adversarial culture of the current system. It is negative, unproductive, unnecessary and costly. We are compelled to vote in this system and, for the lower house, compelled to preference as well. Change is long overdue. The New Zealanders made the change to PR in the mid-1990s. If Ms Smith wants to make her mark, this is the key reform needed, nationwide. Social democratic parties in countries with PR systems have governed like that successfully for around 100 years. Email, 27 Apr 2015 Klaas Woldring, Pearl Beach

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Council and EPA asked to please explain or many years, the Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community Group has been trying to get some fairness and justice with regard to Bingo Mountain.

We are in receipt of two letters, one from Gosford Council’s CEO Paul Anderson stating: “We are currently responding to a number of concerns raised in the Mangrove Mountain district. “We are endeavoring to provide you with further information within four weeks.” This letter was dated April 14. The second letter is from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and states: “The EPA acknowledges receipt of your correspondence and will review the information as soon as possible. “If the EPA requires further information from you or if it is determined that an EPA response is required, the EPA will respond to you

in writing.” Because of what has occurred, we have asked Gosford Council to send representatives (preferably the CEO and the mayor) to meet with the community. We requested sufficient time be given to allow a notice to be placed in the local papers so anyone wishing to attend could do so. As yet, Council has not responded. Our meetings are held at 8pm on the first Thursday of each month. Visitors are always welcome. We value their

contribution and only ask they allow consideration and respect to others. I personally believe that for democracy to work, elected representatives must never have a price and the happiness and welfare of their constituents must have priority. Justice cannot be bought, otherwise it is not justice. Bureaucrats should be answerable to the elected representatives and the public for their actions and able to give a rational explanation when asked to do so. Here’s hoping Council and the EPA are going to face up and give our community some sort of rational outcome. Letter, 28 Apr 2015 Clara Jones, Kulnura

Waterfront developments at risk n the April 20 edition of the Sydney Morning Herald, one of our leading scientists Professor Matt King, warns that the Inter-Governmental Panel on climate change stated that “of the various future sea-level scenarios, the estimate of the upper limit - a 1.1 metre rise by 2100 was actually not the worst case.

“That is, the $226 billion value of Australian roads, rail, commercial buildings and homes spread over the coastal zone that may be underwater regularly by 2100 could be an

underestimate. “And they did not know by how much.” Fair warning that the Central Coast Highway traversing Gosford waterfront will probably be

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submerged within the next 85 years, a possibility that no-one could doubt after witnessing our most recent extreme weather event. And so, in the cold light of day, it becomes obvious that the grand idea of “taking Gosford to the waterfront”, has all been a disastrous waste of time and money, and our planners should now be concentrating on developing the foreshore as a recreational park, contoured to best protect existing infrastructure from storms and future sea level rise. The proposed Performing Arts Centre must be relocated. Other options are readily available, with the advantage of providing under cover parking for cars and bus loading. Surely common sense would dictate that a multimillion project such as this should remain viable for at least a couple of hundred years. Email, 30 Apr 2015 Tom Rodwell, Gosford

Thanks all round for outstanding ANZAC poppy project lthough conceptualised and based upon historical research detailing the WW1 records of Private Cyril Henry Martin of Matcham and in tribute to other locals from our 20th century community, the ‘Gosford Poppy Project 2015’ was a collaboration of willing participants.

This community inspired event marks the very first year of the 100 year ANZAC Centenary. The residents of the Central Coast can feel connected and proud of creating such a significant, local ANZAC Poppy commemorative event in respect of our ANZAC Centenary. Personal thanks extends to major sponsor, Gosford City Council, paying particular thanks to Heritage Programs and Projects Officer, Rebecca Cardy and the many Council employees organising and working hard to ensure this was a successful event for the Central Coast. Gosford City Council commissioned the stunning Poppy Sculpture by Margrete Erling, which made the most exquisite focal point within Rotary Clubs’ fountain for our community inspired handmade poppies to surround. The support of Ms. Karen Jones, DEC, Senior Education Director, Central Coast, and her supportive team of office workers in distributing and gathering poppies from participating Public Schools enabled students to participate.

Thank you for the personal support of Cr Bob Ward, Senator Deborah O’Neill and Gosford Rotary Club. Thank you to many local businesses who contributed to this event. Thank you to the many people involved behind the scenes in preparing poppy making kits for distribution. Thank you to the installation teams from Gosford City Council, NSW Department of Education, volunteers and friends from the community. Another generous group of businesses donated time and assistance in feeding our poppy installation. Thanks to our local ABC Radio 92.5, Scott Levi and Brad Storey for promoting this event. Thanks to all involved in making poppies throughout the Central Coast, as this ANZAC commemorative event would not have been as successful without the outstanding community response received.

Beautiful images of our community inspired poppy park can be sourced from Gosford City Poppy Photos 2015, on Facebook and Gostalgia on Flickr. To those keen knitters out in our community, please keep donating your knitted poppies until the end of the ANZAC commemorative centenary, which concludes in 2019. Your knitted poppies will be added to our Gosford City Park hedge mesh as a historic record of the 100 Years of ANZAC Centenary (2014-2019). Gosford City Library branches will continue to be drop-off locations for knitted poppies. While people in their thousands have seen Gosford City Poppy park, people from across Australia and, indeed, throughout various parts of the world have also been captivated by the utmost respect shown by the Central Coast people in creating such a commemorative, community inspired ANZAC event. Letter, May 4 Merril Jackson, East Gosford

Holstein correct in blaming lies, but which ones? hris Holstein is correct in blaming lies for the Liberal Party losses on the Central Coast (Coast Community News, April 22).

Tony Abbott’s lies are many and well documented, and were a major factor on the anti-Liberal vote. Voters can only stomach so many lies before turning. Another factor was the number of corruption scandals that plagued Mr Holstein’s party and which ended the careers of so many of his colleagues. As for the ‘scare

campaign’ he mentions, reminding voters that privatisation always ends in higher prices and less service is simply giving them the facts. For private companies, profit is what matters, to hell with services. Email, 1 May 2015 Barry Riley, Woy Woy

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West Gosford armed robbery witness sought olice are seeking to identify a man they believe may have witnessed the armed robbery of a service station at West Gosford on Tuesday, April 21.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were called to the business on the Central Coast Highway about 12:15am in response to reports that a staff member had been threatened by two men, one armed with a knife. The employee handed over cash and the men ran from the scene. They were last seen running towards Hely St, Gosford. The 28-year-old male attendant was not injured in the incident. Police have now issued a description of two men they believe can assist with their investigation. The first man is described as being about 173cm tall,

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 between 60kg-80kg, with his face obscured. At the time he was wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants. The second man is described as being about 183cm tall with a thin build. He also had his face covered.

At the time he was also wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants. Police also believe a man may have witnessed the incident and have information vital to the investigators. Investigators have been told this man was possibly aged in his 50s and was believed to be the driver of a gold-coloured sedan, which was stopped outside the shop. They are appealing for that man to come forward and contact detectives at Gosford. Media release, 21 Apr 2015 NSW Police media

Arrest made over West Gosford murder olice have arrested and charged a man over an alleged murder in West Gosford last year.

At about 7:45pm on Thursday, July 24, police and ambulance paramedics were called to Comserv Close in West Gosford after a man was shot outside the front of his business. The 29-year-old man died at the scene. Detectives from State Crime Commandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homicide Squad and Brisbane Water Local Area Command formed Strike Force Zeitz to investigate the death. This has included

appeals for information from the public about three men seen leaving the area in a small, silver-coloured vehicle. As a result of their inquiries, Strike Force Zeitz detectives, assisted by the officers from the Gangs Squadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Strike Force Raptor, attended a home in Arkell St, South Windsor, at about 6am on Thursday, April 23.

Police arrested a 29-yearold man at the residence. He was taken to Windsor Police Station, where he was charged with murder; supply firearm; and possess ammunition without authority. The man was refused bail and appeared in Penrith Local Court the same day. The investigation continues. Media release, 23 Apr 2015 NSW Police media

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olice have charged a man with high range drink driving after he was allegedly detected driving in Yattalunga with his small daughter in the vehicle on Monday, April 27.

Shortly after 1pm, a fiveyear-old girl and her 39-yearold father were travelling in a Mitsubishi sedan north on Mundoora Rd at Yattalunga. Near the intersection with Davistown Rd, the vehicle appears to have left the carriageway, struck trees and stopped in a ditch. Several motorists stopped to render assistance and police were contacted. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and located the

driver and his daughter, who were uninjured. The man was subjected to a roadside breath test which he failed and was subsequently arrested. At Gosford Police Station, the driver underwent a breath analysis and returned a reading of 0.287. The Yattalunga resident was issued with Field Court Attendance Notices for the

offences of High Range PCA (drink driving) and Negligent Driving. His driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence was suspended and will be seized. The man is expected to appear at Gosford Local Court on May 12. Investigations into the incident are continuing with police speaking to other government agencies. Media release, 27 Apr 2015 NSW Police media

Lisarow man arrested over Terrigal serious assault man has been charged over an alleged assault at Terrigal on Saturday, April 25.

Shortly before 1am, emergency services were called to a car park on Ocean View Dr, Terrigal, after reports a man had been injured. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command arrived to find a 37-yearold man with serious head injuries. Police have been told two groups became involved in an altercation at the car park, during which the man was injured. A crime scene was established at the location and officers spoke with numerous witnesses. The man was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to Terrigal Haven, where he was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital. He is being treated for a number of facial fractures and is reported to be in a serious but stable condition. Following investigations, police arrested an 18-yearman at Lisarow at about 10:30am. He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he

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scientists, with experience in sleep disorder management and, in particular, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea,” Dr Ambrogetti said. The clinic’s sleep scientists conduct a Continuous Positive Airwave Pressure (CPAP) clinic. They also conduct inhospital sleep studies performed at Gosford Private Hospital and a home sleep study program.

If you are genuinely afraid of spiders or snakes, or you begin to break out in a sweat when you have to meet new people, you may be suffering from a phobia or anxiety. Panic attacks, social anxiety and specific phobias are some of the forms of anxiety that will be explored by the group. The group will meet weekly to follow a structured self-treatment behaviour therapy program run by trained volunteers. Group members will be guided step-by-step

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Inaugural Student Mental Health Forum to be held econdary students from 16 schools across the Central Coast region will attend the first Student Mental Health Forum on Wednesday, May 6, organised by headspace Gosford and Children and Young People’s Mental Health.

The Mental Health Forum will be held at The Hub, Erina Fair, with around 130 Year 8 and 9 students expected to attend. The Forum will help students understand how to reduce mental health stigma and learn ways to raise awareness of the issue. They will also hear how other schools promote good mental health, as well as come up with their own ideas and initiatives. The event features interactive workshops, drumming activities by InRhythm and Mind Blank forum theatre; guest speakers such as Dannielle Miller (CEO of Enlighten Education, author and media commentator on issues affecting teenagers); and presentations by clinicians from headspace

and Children and Young Peoples’ Mental Health. Headspace Gosford manager Helen Isenhour said students will workshop ideas on how to implement mental health projects in their school community and teachers will also attend sessions on classroom strategies for anxiety, mindfulness, self-harm and diversity. “This forum will be invaluable for our Central Coast young people because it will ignite conversations around positive mental health, relationships and wellbeing,” Ms Isenhour said. “Sometimes mental health can be a taboo topic for students but this forum will help broaden their understanding and encourage young people to

talk to their friends and ask the question “are you ok?” “We want to ensure 12 to 25-year-olds are able to identify the early signs of mental health problems and know where to seek help locally.” A committee consisting of School Link, headspace Gosford, Children and Young People’s Mental Health, Department of Education and Communities, St Edwards College and Gosford City Council has helped plan the event over the past 10 months. The organisers intend on the event being a bi-annual occurrence. Media release, 30 Apr 2015 Sharna Ryan, Central Coast Local Health District

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Problem gambling is everyone’s business any Central Coast families are dealing with stress and misery unnecessarily because they either are unaware of a local counselling service to help problem gamblers or are reluctant to seek help.

There are an estimated 500,000 problem gamblers in Australia but only about 15% of these people seek help. UnitingCare Unifam’s Gosford and Wyong-based Gambling Help Counselling Service offers free, face-toface counselling for problem gamblers as well as affected family members. It includes an online service that allows clients to talk anonymously with a counsellor. The service is funded through the NSW Government’s Responsible Gambling Fund. Gambling Help Counselling Service coordinator Lincoln Poole encourages anyone who is concerned about their own gambling activity or concerned for a family member or friend to use the

service. “If you are struggling with gambling or know a family member or friend who is struggling, let them know that help is available and that they do not have to suffer alone,” Mr Poole said. “By helping your friend or family member address their problems before they reach crisis point, you can make a real difference in their lives. “Problem gambling is everyone’s business and you can be part of the solution.” If left unaddressed, problem gambling can lead to a host of issues including depression or suicidal thoughts, feelings of isolation and despair, relationship conflict, separation and divorce, financial difficulties, loss of friendships, health and fitness problems, social

and lifestyle issues, poor work performance or unemployment and loss of reputation. The family of someone with a gambling problem may also experience a range of challenges and difficult emotions. Mr Poole said the Gambling Help Service offered a compassionate and specialised model of counselling to help minimise the negative impacts of gambling. Unifam also runs family and relationship counselling services on the Central Coast. For free and confidential problem gambling support in the Central Coast region, call Unifam on 4325 9666. Media release, 27 Apr 2015 Mark Filmer, UnitingCare NSW ACT

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Storm damage at Point Claire PS oint Clare Public School suffered damage as a result of the recent storms and is currently assessing the extent of the damage.

Acting principal Ms Jane Young has thanked families for keeping their children at home due to the storm damage. “We do realise that this has been a difficult time for all families, with personal damage, loss of electricity and organising the children whilst the school was in minimal supervision mode,” Ms Young said. “We are now operating at full capacity with some classes having moved classrooms for a while due to safety issues. “Over the next few days there will be continuing assessment of trees that

remain standing and removal of some trees that have fallen. “Some areas of the school have been fenced off so our playground is even more reduced for a while. “We are continuing to work with Department of Education and Communities Assets branch to ensure the school is able to continue to function. “The carpet in two Kindergarten classrooms will be lifted due to water damage and replaced as soon as it is available. “On a positive note, the absence of students last week allowed the cleaner,

general assistants, teachers and office staff to complete some of the huge clean-up work around the school. “Thank you to families who offered to assist, but due to insurance and safety reasons, we were not able to allow this. “The extra days without students also allowed teachers time to complete extra professional learning and to further plan for their class teaching and learning programs and assessments,” Ms Young said. Newsletter, 28 Mar 2015 Jane Young, Point Clare Public School

Free access to computers and internet training for seniors entral Coast seniors will continue to have free access to computers and internet training to ensure they are not left behind in the digital age, thanks to a $1.3 million national Coalition Government investment.

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reen Point Christian College Year 11 students recently had the opportunity to help serve meals at the Coast Shelter restaurant.

Shannon Bowler, Eleftheria Dalton and Aidan Morley joined a team from Green Point Baptist Church to help serve food at the restaurant. “Not only does this give our students the opportunity to show compassion but

it also helps them to gain a deeper appreciation of the difficult circumstances faced by others,” Green Point Christian College teacher, Mr Tom Anderson, said. Green Point Christian College students who are 16

years of age or older have the opportunity to serve at the Coast Shelter restaurant a number of times during the year. Newsletter, 23 Apr 2015 Tom Anderson, Green Point Christian College

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to ensuring seniors don’t get left behind in the digital age.” Ms Wicks said there were around 1,600 Broadband for Seniors kiosks across Australia. Broadband for Seniors kiosks on the Central Coast will continue to have access to training tools and resources to support their volunteer tutors to provide one-on-one or small group training for seniors. There are Broadband for Seniors kiosks at Brentwood Retirement Village,

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Vale Rebecca McHugh oint Clare Public School has extended its condolences to the family of librarian Mrs Rebecca McHugh who has passed away.

Mrs McHugh passed during the school holidays following a short battle with cancer. Acting principal Ms Jane Young said: “On behalf of the entire school community I would like to extend our most sincere condolences to her family.” Newsletter, 28 Mar 2015 Jane Young, Point Clare Public School

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Boutique sound production course established unter TAFE’s Regional Music Institute (RMI) has joined forces with one of Australia’s most iconic recording facilities, The Grove Studios, to offer a boutique Sound Production course delivered on-location in Mangrove Mountain,

Students will work in a studio where some of the world’s leading artists are recording on a daily basis. The Diploma of Sound Production is a handson nine month Diploma, designed to provide practical industry based learning using the latest technology and taught by professionals with decades of experience. Starting on July 13, RMI’s Diploma of Sound Production offers a new and unique delivery of this highly sought after program, unlike any other on offer. The Grove Studios owner and head producer Mr Scott Horscroft said: “Since taking

ownership of The Grove Studios, I have wanted to be able to share this unique space with the community.” “Working with RMI provides a great opportunity to help educate the students and we can’t wait to begin.” Hunter TAFE Teacher and music industry legend, Grant Walmsley said RMI’s partnership with The Grove has enabled the two to provide students with a holistic music training program. “We are excited to join forces to deliver a program that provides students with state-of-theart facilities, exposure to a community of established

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Cycle ride is major Grizzlee Train win busking championships fundraiser for Coast Shelter

unds raised from the event will support Rotary community projects including Coast Shelter, which provides accommodation and support to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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rizzlee Train, Central Coast alternative roots duo, have been crowned winners of the 2015 Byron Bay Bluesfest Busking Championships.

Drummer and harmonica player, Josh Dufficy, is from Forresters beach and guitarist and vocalist, Brandon Dodd is from Bateau Bay. The prestigious win entitled them to join the long list of legendary acts performing at this year’s Bluesfest. “To be on the same lineup as some of our musical heroes was an unbelievable

experience,” Grizzlee Train drummer, Josh Dufficy, said. Grizzlee Train opened the Delta stage on Easter Monday to a crowd of young and old music lovers. “The crowd was amazing, blues and roots is well and truly still alive in Byron, we can’t wait to get back,” said guitarist Brandon Dodd. The duo are currently working their way around the Sydney and Newcastle

music scenes promoting their debut EP ‘Come Back Around’. They will be on the road at the end of May, making their way up north to the Blues on Broadbeach Festival before heading back into the studio to work on their second record.

new free music program supporting young people with disabilities and young musicians will be held in the Youth Arts Warehouse in Gosford from Wednesday, May 20.

through music by using experimental practices and exploring music through learning. The Youth Arts Warehouse is fully equipped with a professional music venue and recording studio. The students will work closely with a professional

recording artist to produce their own piece of music. They will get the opportunity to explore songwriting, performing and fusing sounds. Email, 29 Apr 2015 Sharon Aldrick, RYSS

which allow Coast Shelter to continue providing vital services to people in need on the Central Coast,” Coast Shelter executive officer Mr Laurie Maher said. Volunteers from the Rotary Club have been working alongside Brisbane Water Police and the Roads and Maritime Service to plan a safe ride for all ages and fitness levels. There are 100km and 50km rides for serious cyclists, a 20km ride for beginners and a Kids Challenge for those aged four to 12 years. The Cycle Ride starts and ends at Mount Penang Parklands where plenty of parking is available. Registration ranges from $10 for the Kids Challenge

to $75 for the 100km Challenge. Riders are also encouraged to ask their friends and family to sponsor their ride which will help to raise extra funds for Coast Shelter to help those in need. For example a $100 sponsorship could provide approximately 30 meals at the Coast Community Centre and $500 could provide a family in crisis with a ‘start-up kit’ for their new home. Cyclists will be provided with refreshments and a sausage sizzle to finish off the day. Media release, 14 Apr 2015 Laurie Maher, Coast Shelter

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“It is a great day and wonderful to see everyone join in, get some exercise, and help those in need in the community, all at the same time,” Coast Shelter president Mr Gavin Shepherd said. Since 2003, this event has enabled the Rotary Club of Erina to donate over $120,000 to Coast Shelter. The Ride spokesperson Ms Gillian Winchester said: “The 2015 ride will be the biggest and the best ever, with wonderful support from cycle shops and other corporate sponsors who help to make sure that the ride is fun and safe for everyone”. “Events such as the Cycle Ride are fantastic fundraising opportunities

ocal community group, Food Whisperers, will host an International Food Revolution event in Kibble Park featuring celebrity chef Justin North.

Food Revolution Day is a global campaign to put compulsory food education back on the school curriculum. It was founded by British chef, Jamie Oliver, with the goal of creating a strong sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook and empower people to fight obesity. Guest chef Justin North is the executive chef at the Hotel Centennial in

Woollahra, Sydney. He was named GQ chef of the year in 2010 and Sydney Morning Herald Good Food guide Chef of the Year in 2009. The event will run on Saturday, May 16 and will include live cooking demonstrations, foodie fun, school prize giving and live

entertainment. Other special guests include Giuseppe Lacovelli and holistic GP, Dr Shaun Matthews. Media release, 4 May 2015 Joshua Lucas, Dosh Public Relations

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Irish Joe Lynch was beguiling

Farmers Markets described as a massive success ames Heddo, chief executive officer of the Entertainment Grounds, has thanked regional producers and the Gosford community for their support of the first Gosford City Farmers Markets on Sunday, May 3.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite torrential rain leading up to the event and during the day, the launch of the Farmers Markets could only be described as a massive success,â&#x20AC;? Mr Heddo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a real variety of fresh produce available with fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, baked goods, cheeses and flowers from both local producers as well as producers who had travelled from across the state,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our gates opened at 8am and we had people lined up out the front ready to get in early for the freshest produce.â&#x20AC;? The Farmers Markets were a first for the Gosford local government area and their success indicates a strong appetite from

locals for fresh produce at competitive prices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a special promotion for this coming Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets and to coincide with Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, the first 100 patrons who come along with their Mother and purchase a $15 buffet breakfast from the Riverside Room will receive a complimentary $15 buffet breakfast for Mum,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have received an enormous amount of positive feedback, although we do note many requests for an ATM to be present at the markets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will ensure in future that facilities are at the venue to allow cash withdrawals if required.â&#x20AC;? The Gosford City Farmers Markets will operate every Sunday.

Please note the market will not go ahead on Sunday, May 17 due to a prior booking at the venue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re encouraging local families to make the Gosford City Farmers Markets part of your regular weekly food shop every Sunday morning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great excuse to get out in your local community, grab a coffee and a bite to eat whilst having access to the freshest produce available,â&#x20AC;? James Heddo concluded. Entry to the weekly markets is free, with gates opening at 8am every Sunday. Media release, 4 May 2015 Merissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

Crazy Craft-a-thon to raise money for Smith Family â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Crazy Craft-a-thonâ&#x20AC;? will be held at Erina Fair on Saturday, May 30, to raise money for the Smith Family.

The event will take place in Centre Court and children will be invited to participate in craft activities for a donation to the Smith

Family. The event is being held by Begin Bright. It has chosen craft because of its many learning

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benefits. Erina Fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre Court will be set up with bright and colourful craft materials and recycled items. A Facebook page will also be created so donations can be made online. Begin Bright Erina decided to raise money for the Smith Family because both businesses are involved in the education of Central Coast kids. Email, 1 May 2015 Janice Rutherford, Begin Bright Erina

Irish Joe Lynch

round 60 people, including 17 poets and presenters, attended the Gosford Bush Poetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent concert featuring special guest, Irish Joe Lynch.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brilliant presentations of some truly great poetry and our resident tenor, Nick Lock, did us all proud with a wonderful rendition of the traditional Irish song, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Fields of Athenryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, just to make Irish Joe feel at home,â&#x20AC;? said Gosford Bush Poetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; president Vic Jeffries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irish Joe was in devastating form and he thoroughly beguiled, charmed and completely entertained us all with

Email, 30 Apr 2015 Vic Jeffries, Gosford Bush Poets

he Rhythm Hut is on the hunt for local artists for its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best of Open Micâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in July.

Two more auditions will be held on the second Sunday of May and June before the big event in July. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All artists are very welcome to come and perform originals or covers and all genres of music are encouraged,â&#x20AC;? Lou Sawilejskij, Rhythm Hut general manager, said. Local artist and producer, Brent Murphy from Rascal Music, will be choosing and inviting back performers at this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Mic on Sunday, May 10. He will also film and record each performer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will then have a professional recording on

CD for their own use, as well as the videos uploaded to You Tube,â&#x20AC;? Ms Sawilejskij said. Registration for each open mic begins at 6pm and performances start at

6:30pm. Media release, 3 May 2015 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

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Vera performance rescheduled due to power outage

he ‘Vera, The Magic of Dame Vera Lynn’ tribute, scheduled for April 23 has been postponed until Thursday, May 14, due to a power outage at Laycock St Theatre during the recent storms.

The Magic of Dame Vera Lynn starring leading entertainer Melanie Parry will be held at 11am at the Theatre. All patrons and competition winners who have already purchased or been allocated tickets are asked contact the theatre on 4323 3233 for reseating at the rescheduled performance. 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.

International Food Revolution event in Kibble Park ocal community group, Food Whisperers, will host an International Food Revolution event in Kibble Park featuring celebrity chef Justin North.

to fight obesity. Guest chef Justin North is the executive chef at the Hotel Centennial in Woollahra, Sydney. He was named GQ chef of the year in 2010 and Sydney Morning Herald Good Food guide Chef of the Year in 2009. The event will run on Saturday, May 16 and

will include live cooking demonstrations, foodie fun, school prize giving and live entertainment. Other special guests include Giuseppe Lacovelli and holistic GP, Dr Shaun Matthews. Media release, 4 May 2015 Joshua Lucas, Dosh Public Relations

Historical society welcomes new committee

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risbane Waters Historical Society welcomed new committee members at its annual meeting held on Saturday, March 21.

All committee positions were declared vacant and the newly elected committee comprises Edith Campbell as president, Margaret Pearce as senior vice president, Shirley Rider and Tricia Scott as vice presidents, Cheryl Remfry as secretary, George Boettiger as treasurer and Kathleen Ness, Sandra Hunt-Sharman and Jim Wilson make up the committee. Earl of Gosford Mr Charles Gosford and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie

McKinna were appointed patrons. Remaining in their appointed roles are Brian McCafferty as public officer, Margaret Pearce as publicity officer and Shirley Rider as newsletter editor. Ms Campbell welcomed and thanked the new committee as well as recognised the members in

appointed positions for their time and efforts. A short meeting took place following the appointments, with guest speaker Gwen Dundon giving a presentation on the history of East Gosford. Newsletter, 4 April 2015 Shirley Rider, Brisbane Waters Historical Society

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Issue 66

May 1, 2015

Camp Eagles Nest vehicle torched and protesters threatened

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Protester’s torched vehicle

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.

Group spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said: “Our group was told recently that Johns Rd will be closing for road works and that our camp will have to move on.” “We realise the road works have to take

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

Protesters outside Wyong Council

and their cars. appreciate the need April 17, 2015 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: “One man in particular for new infrastructure stopped and told me I to accommodate the was going to get shot,” new residents, we the owner of the torched are very hopeful that car said. commonsense will “It was during the day prevail, and the iconic and he just stopped and white bellied sea wound down his window eagles will continue and said I would be shot.” to soar high above the Mr Cassar said: Wadalba community for “Contrasting to that, our generations to come. “We will certainly keep group has also received overwhelming support respectfully lobbying for with 2,000 locals from this result,” Mr Cassar the Wyong Shire signing said. he seat of The Entrance has been abor’s David Harris has been elected our petition to save the declared won by Labor’s David Mehan the 26member KaitlinasWatts, Mar 2105 for the seat of Wyong nesting tree from the Mediawith release,58.73% 25 Mar 2015 with 50.38% of the vote ahead of of the votes over Liberal’s bulldozers. Jake Cassar, Liberal’s Michael Sharpe with 49.62%. “While we fully Sandra Kerr Campwith Eagles41.27%. Nest “It’s been a campaign we Harris received Mr Mehan claimed the “Our campaign was 51.15% (23,565) of the have fought for four years seat on Friday, April 3, greatly assisted by the First Preference votes since the last election count after conferring with his help of volunteers from followed by Kerr with was done.” the local community scrutineers. “I pay tribute to my 36.76% (16,936), Greens ““I want to thank the and the work of local candidate Vicki Dimond opponent Sandra Kerr. people of The Entrance union members and the “This was a tough for honouring me with campaign run by Unions with 6.71% (3,091), No Land Tax candidate Annie campaign about issues the opportunity to NSW and Central Coast McGeechan with 2.02% like electricity privitisation represent their interests Community Unions (929), Christian Democratic and TAFE and Sandra in state parliament,” Mr Alliance. Party candidate Stevan represented her party with Mehan said. “I hope all people in Dragojevic with 1.98% distinction and I wish her the “It is my hope that I The Entrance electorate (914), Independent Noel best in her future roles. will win the respect and enjoy this (Easter) “Most of all I dedicate support of all people in holiday period and I look Holt with 0.83% (348) and Independent Alex Norwick this victory to my late friend the electorate regardless forward to working for Dayle Walker. with 0.55% (252). of their traditional them once the election “Dayle was my speech political allegiances. Harris has thanked result is ofﬁcially the people of Wyong writer and former teacher “Now that the Baird declared,” Mr Mehan Protesters outside Wyong Council for showing faith and colleague. Coalition Government said. “Dayle passed away from has ended the Ministerial giving him a second term Despite winning the Ovarian Cancer after the representing them in the seat, Mehan ran second position responsible for Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford last election and I miss her the Central Coast region, to Sharpe in the number Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 NSW Parliament. “I sit this morning very advice and counsel dearly. I want to work with all of First Preference votes Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 “The work starts now for Coast humbled by the support I’ve representatives received with 41.88% E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net received from the people of the people of Wyong and to to ensure that promises (20,086) to Sharpe’s hold the Baird Government made are delivered and 43.89% (21,049). Wyong,” Mr Harris said. “Our team achieved a to account – especially to that the Coast receives Greens candidate Scott swing of around 13.3% ensure they deliver what the attention it deserves. Rickard received 9.37% and we got across the line they promised in the lead up “I want this to be an (4,493) of the vote, with 51.1% primary votes to the election. even better place for all followed by Christian “My main priorities are of us to live, work and Democratic and almost 60% two party Party to protect our important raise a family. prefererd,” Mr Harris said candidate Hadden Ervin “I’m particularly drinking water catchment, “I want to thank all with 2.71% (1,301) and honoured to be given a grow jobs and deliver the those who worked so No Land Tax candidate second opportunity to important infrastructure the hard on our campaign. Sonia Lopreiato with represent this wonderful area deserves, particularly “Many Labor Party 2.15% (1,031). area in Australia’s oldest Wyong Hospital,” Mr members on the Coast Michael Sharpe was Harris said Parliament. have spent the last four contacted for comment Ms Kerr was contacted years working towards but did not respond by “I take this opportunity very seriously and I’ll work for comment but did not this result. the time Wyong Regional my heart out for this area I respond by the time Wyong “I have been well Chronicle went to press. Regional Chronicle went to served by a campaign love so much. Website, 15 Apr 2015 “To my family, campaign press. team of young, NSW Electoral Commission Media release, 16 Apr 2015 team and supporters, I committed, local party Media statement, 7 Apr 2015 David Harris, Labor couldn’t have done it David Mehan, Labor Website, 15 Apr 2015 members. without you. NSW Electoral Commission

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

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

Issue 68

taff at Wyong Council are continuing efforts to restore essential water and sewer services, monitoring road closures and cleaning up after the recent storms.

All of Council’s pumping stations are back in operation and staff are focussed on getting sewage services back on line for 2,000 affected residents in Issue 67 Tuggerawong, Tacoma and South Tacoma, Rocky Point and Chittaway Bay. Portaloos are available and will remain in place until normal services resume. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said Council’s roads team is focussed on managing the remaining nine road closures until declared ﬂooding abor’s Yasmin min Catley has been andof tree and the winner of thesubsides state seat Swansea power are with 62.98% voteline overissues Liberal’s % of the resolved. Johanna Uidam with ith 37.02%. Roads thatCommunity remain Catley received the most Gwandalan are: Geoffrey Rd, Centre recorded 1,691 votes, First Preference votes with closed Natuna wed Chittaway 95 of whichPoint; 45.03% (21,712), followed were informal, Halekulani; Woods with Catley receiving 697, by Uidam on 25.91% 91% Ave, Jilliby; Uidam 467,Dooralong Edwards Rd, 200, ndent Rd, (12,493), Independent Tree;Agland Tuggerah Parsons 81, 41, 45% Lemmon Garry Edwards on 13.45% Long Jetty;38The idate Pde, Osborne 40, Cubis and (6,484), Greens candidate Mannering Park; 48% Cut, Doughty 32. Phillipa Parsons with 5.48% Trap Rd,Hall Ourimbah; recorded (2,818), Animal Justice Party DogHalekulani Rd, 1,530, 83 ofCreek which were candidate Joshua Aglandd on Ourimbah Grovewithand Catley The informal, ndent Palm 2.91% (1,402), Independent Chris Osborne on 2.82% 82% Ridgeway, receiving Tumbi 637. Umbi. Uidam, Tree debris113, blocking (1,360), Christian democratic ratic 487, Edwards parsons being 84, Cubis 41,isAgland 40, Party candidate Luke Cubis footpaths Osborne 30 and Doughty on 2.74% (1,322) and No prioritised. road network Lake Munmorah Public land Tax candidate Paul 15.“Our has fared very 3,156 well votes, and Doughty in 1.29% (624).. School recorded hasweresuffered Central Coast voters inn the overall 119 of which informal, damage the with Catley receivingin1,234, Swansea electorate were able limited mayor followed by UidamCronEaton 1,060, to choose from nine local storms,” said. Edwards on 322, Parsons on polling booths. Budgewoi Public School hool 156, Agland on 89, Cubis recorded a total of 1,618 ,618 on 78, Osborne on 57 and votes, 77 of which were Doughty on 41. Mannering informal, with Catley atley Park Community Centre receiving the most First recorded 1,230 votes, 89 of Preference votes on 778, which were informal, with followed by Uidam on 406, Catley receiving 573, Uidam Parsons on 93, Agland onn 79, 250, Edwards 133, Parsons Edwards on 71, Cubis onn 41, 66, Agland 39, Doughty 28, Osborne on 36 and Doughty ghty and Cubis and Osborne 26 on 31. each. Buff Point Scout Hall Northlakes Public School received 1,627 votes, 788 of recorded 1,974, 140 of which were informal, with which were informal, with Catley again recording the Catley receiving 1,027, highest amount on 776, Uidam 373, Edwards 112, followed by Uidam on 435, Parsons 109, Agland 91, ns on Osborne 50, Doughty 43 Edwards on 116, Parsons 29. Summerland 87, Osborne on 63, Cubis and Cubis 29 on 30, Agland on 25 and Point Hall recorded a total Doughty on 17. of 1,387 votes, 62 of which Chain Valley Bay were informal, with Catley recorded 971 votes, 37 of receiving 498, Uidam 420, which were informal, with Edwards 198, Parsons 63, Catley receiving 465, Uidam Osborne 46, Agland 44, 259, Edwards 85, Parsons Cubis 29 and Doughty 27. Website, 15 Apr 2015 43, Cubis 32, Osborne 27, NSW Electoral Commission Agland 18 and Doughty 5.

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Four acts in one big night at The Hut

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New breed of folk fusion at The Hut

our acts will perform at The Rhythm Hut in one big night of indie folk music on Saturday, May 16.

Elwood Myre, Kris Morris, Direwolf and Willowy will each bring new songs and a new approach to indie folk on the night. Young Australian troubadour, Elwood Myre, started playing in 2011 after receiving an old guitar from an estranged relative. He dropped everything “and submerged into his own eclectic realm of songwriting,” said Lou Sawilejskij, Rhythm Hut general manager. “This galvanising change eventually led to him meeting mandolin player, Hunter Beasley, a spirited young lad with a fervid appetite for song, beer and music,” Sawilejskij said. The pair has been touring the East Coast ever since and in October 2014, they

cut their debut album in four days at Vienna People Recordings. “Now with an exciting release under his belt and an ever-growing resume, Elwood Myre is proving every day to be an exciting addition to Australian music,” she said. Kris Morris’ music has been described as “brokenness made beautiful”. In the last year Kris has become a fixture of country legend, Bill C h a m b e r s ’s o n g w r i t i n g sessions. ”We discovered this guy – one of the most talented people I’ve ever met. He’s the real deal,” Mr Chambers said Kris also found a home in Kasey Chamber’s alt-

country jam band “Mama’s Secret Garden.” Next he made a record in Nash Chambers’ Foggy Mountain Studios produced by Kasey Chambers. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Bon Iver, Ben Howard and Tallest Man on Earth, 24 year old Matt Dewar (“Direwolf”) is a stout product of the undiscovered indie/folk movement. Playing alongside Direwolf is Willowy, a 21 year old, Indie (nu)-folk singer/songwriter Brittany Green. Her Willowy persona delves into the darker issues of life, much like the Celtic legend of the Willow tree. Media release, 3 May 2015 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

Special event for history society

Nick Reefman and Yetzka

ulti-instrumentalist Niq Reefman will bring his new breed of folk fusion to the Rhythm Hut on Friday, May 15.

If you’ve never heard songs about clag-paste, old-wives tales, guilt or coconuts, this may be your opportunity. Mr Reefman (B.Mus Perf.) has toured the world with orchestras, composed music for ensembles and run musical soirees most of his life. He now explores a rainbow of subjects mostly uncovered by contemporary music in a dynamic range of

styles. Born into the gentlemen's world of ABC radio, but warped through a classical rebellion, his music evolved into folk-fusion: lyrics with courage and music with character. He draws inspiration from Miles Davis, Brecker Brothers, Randy Newman, Billy Joel, Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, Eric Bogle, Keith Green and even locals like Rhythm Hunters.

Niq with Yetzka (viola, vocals) are a rare combination, and although newly formed, have already performed together at the National Folk Festival, cruises and soirees. Warning: This show is full of stories, uilleann pipes, loop pedals, prizes and surprises Email, 4 May 2015 Nicholas Reefman, Gosford

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

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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

Rolling ﬁlms on cycling new exhibition at Gosford’s Art Studios Cooperative Gallery will showcase cycling on the Central Coast.

The exhibition, which is being organised by the Rolling Film Project, one of the Peninsula Environment Group’s initiatives, will feature a montage of film clips filmed by cyclists and skateboarders using GoPro and smartphones on local roads, cycleways

and fire trails, as well as photographic portraits of local cyclists and skaters. “The aim of Rolling is to celebrate cycling and skateboarding on the Central Coast,” organiser Pete Graham said. “The Coast is a fantastic place to cycle with beautiful

scenery and some great cycleways and mountain bike trails. “We want to inspire people to get out there on their bikes and enjoy it.” Media release, 27 Mar 2015 Peter Graham, The Rolling Film Project

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Meet last Monday Month together Café 4340 1724 Toukley RSL Club For people with memory loss & their Homes Ave Toukley carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee Kincumber 10.00am to 12 noon morning with others experiencing Neighbourhood Centre 4356 9300 similar circumstances • Exercise classes www.pcfa.org.au 10am to 11.30am Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford • Yoga for adults and children • Community eco garden 2nd Wednesday Dying with Dignity NSW, • Room hire 4324 4244 Central Coast • Health support groups Working to give those • Counselling Gosford Politics suffering unrelievedly from • After school activities in the Pub terminal or incurable illness 4363 1044 Come and solve the problems of the the legal right to request & www.kincumber.nsw.au world over a friendly drink and a bite receive medical help to die to eat. Guest speakers. Quarterly Meetings Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 4369 8053 Strait Islander Corporation Mann St, Gosford The Mingaletta community centre 0438 363 108 Gambling Solutions provides its members and other Gambling help counsellors provide community groups a meeting place free, confidential, professional service I AM LOST and referal hub for education, health, Deep Conversations & systematic to gamblers, family and friends. well-being and cultural programs exercises for understanding my self Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, through consultative services and & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society Gosford, The Entrance. community programs. - Ancient and modern knowledge. 4344 7992 Mon-Fri 9am 4pm Thurs evening fortnightly 6 Sydney Ave Umina 0425 296 783 GROW - Grow Groups are small 4342 7515 www.gurdjieff.org.au friendly groups formed to learn how admin@mingaletta.com.au to overcome anxiety, depression, Rotary Club of and loneliness and improve mental Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and Gosford North health & wellbeing. Weekly meetings Learning Centre A very active community minded at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and a new Regular events Fitness, Yoga, club with many projects focussed group starting at Wyong soon. Grow Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, on assisting youth. If you are keen to is anonymous, free and open to all. Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Bush support our great projects, Bring a support person if you like. walking, Indoor bowls, Zumba, get involved with our fun club or Details 1800 558 268 or Computer and Ipad courses, Bingo, discuss joining, please contact www.grow.org.au Concerts on 1st and 3rd Thursday Graham Black of month. 0410 509 071, Meals on Wheels 4384 5152 grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Meals on Wheels tsc1@tac.com.au Delicious meals delivered free Rotary Club of Join us for a midday meal Volunteering Kariong/Somersby Help with shopping and cooking Central Coast International service club improves classes Refer potential volunteers to lives of communities in Australia 4363 7111 community organisations and provide and overseas. Fun-filled activities, fellowship and friendship breakfasts. support to volunteers and community ParaQuad organisations. We also provide Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Specialist healthcare products training to volunteers and managers Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am delivered to your door, for all your of volunteers - Information Sessions 4340 4529 continence, wound care and “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au respiratory and nutrition requirements across the Central Coast Professional Clinic 4329 7122 Seniors Computer Support available recruit@volcc.org.au Club Central Coast Inc. 1300 886 601 Beginners Class PC or Mac, Mon www.brightsky.com.au Wyoming or Tues. Other Classes Mon to Fri, Community Centre History Groups 10am to 12 md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly Programs and activities incl. Yoga & Meeting with Guest Speaker, 1st Brisbane Water Monday of month. All at Kincumber Zumba classes, Art and Craft classes, Historical Society Playgroup & Vacation Care, Support Neighbourhood Centre. Information • Coach tours • School educational groups, Book Club, Community 02 4369 2530 tours • Annual Street Stalls • Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work

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

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

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Tempo Terrific Community Brisbane Water Caravan Club Showband located on the Central Coast and Active showband available to play looking for new members Gosford RSL www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc at your community function. Wide Sub-branch 4344 4363 ranging repertuore. Always seeking Women’s Auxiliary new members, come and join us and Raise money for the welfare of CCLC Bridge Club have fun with music. veterans and their families. RSL Club Duplicate Bridge-partner not required Follow us on Facebook West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm for most sessions. Every Monday 5pm to 7pm 4323 7336 www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Kincumber Uniting Church Central Coast Leagues Club 4365 4414 Inner Wheel Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat www.tempoterriﬁc.com of Terrigal 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon tempoterriﬁc@live.com Share friendship, social activities as 4323 3456 well as fundraising for local, national cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Tuggerah Lakes Showband and international projects. An enthusiastic group of people who 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Central Coast Art Society play brass instruments, meet every Duffy Road Terrigal Lectures, demonstrations and Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse 4385 6276 discussion. Weekly paint-outs their crowd-pleasing music and play terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations at communioty events Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am Park Rd Band Hall Kincumber View Club - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social For ladies looking for a place to make Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford 0407 406 669 friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, City Arts Centre. bus trips, movie days and home Playgroup 4325 1420 functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup Club 11am Parents and children meet socially 4390 2527 Central Coast Cake for the parents to make friends and Decorators Guild Central Coast Women’s learn more about parenting and Sugarcraft demonstrations Health Centre the children to have fun and play conversation and lunch We offer counselling, therapeutic together. 0 to 5 yrs Thurs- 10am to 12 Visitors welcome and social groups, workshops, noon - Friday - 10am to 12 noon 4th Sat - 10am Walamba 50+ leisure domestic violence and abuse Gosford Uniting Church Hall and Learning Centre Gosford issues. All services are provided 129 Donnison St Gosford 4382 6236 by women for women 4325 3695 lsroe@bigpond.com.au 4324 2533 gumnutsguc@gmail.com www.cccwhc.com.au Central Coast Handweavers, Political Party Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Soroptimist International Central Coast Greens Spinning and weaving, patchwork Brisbane Water Branch of Greens NSW, active and quilting, felting and other fibre Soroptimists speak for women and regarding ecological sustainability, and fabric crafts, community quilting girls of all nations through awareness social and economic justice, peace bees - Day and Night Groups advocacy and action by supporting and non-violence, grassroots 4325 4743 national and international programs democracy and getting www.cottagecrafts.net.au 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country elected 3rd Thur Club, Dover Rd Wamberal centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Central Coast Lapidary Club 4367 6331 centralcoastgreens@gmail.com sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Australian Labor Party WOWGIRLS Wave Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Ourimbah/ Narara Branch of Wisdom Inc Fieldtrips & fossicking Discussion/action community WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Weekly Workshops issues - 3 levels of Government connects women and local Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm Niagara Park Primary School businesses around a common theme Thurs evening 6-10pm 7.30pm 1st Mon each month of wellbeing. to share wisdom and 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 0410 309 494 explore lifes potential. 4362 2246 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW Probus Clubs CCLC Indoor Bowls courses check our website for Ladies - Mon 10am All Probus clubs have interesting activities. Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, www.wowgirls.com.au 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm make new friends, fellowship. info@wowgirls.com.au 4363 2360 or 0403 994 313 intellectual stimulus, and social activities. Fellowship of Australian Writers If you would like your A friendly and supportive group Probus Club of Avoca Community Organisation for new and old writers. Gives 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach listed here, see encouragement and critique of your Bowling Club www.duckscrossing.org for work. Workshops and competitions www.probussouthpacific.org/ the forms or contact COAST 10am 3rd Sun microsites/avocabeach Community News on Conferance room Gosford Hotel 4382 3372 4363 2627 4325 7369 centralcoastfaw@live.com

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Five Lands Experience is a fundraiser for Nepal

Historical society welcomes new committee risbane Waters Historical Society welcomed new committee members at its annual meeting held on Saturday, March 21.

appointed roles are Brian McCafferty as public officer, Margaret Pearce as publicity officer and Shirley Rider as newsletter editor. Ms Campbell welcomed and thanked the new committee as well as recognised the members in appointed positions for their time and efforts. A short meeting took place following the appointments, with guest speaker Gwen Dundon giving a presentation on the history of East Gosford. Newsletter, 4 April 2015 Shirley Rider, Brisbane Waters Historical Society

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he Rhythm Hut will use its May Five Lands Experience as a fundraiser for Nepal with special guest The Wondermen on Sunday, May 31, 2015.

“I personally have quite strong ties to Nepal, having travelled to and from, raised funds for, and worked with children with physical disabilities in Nepal over the past four years,” Rhythm Hut general manager, Lou Sawilejskij said. “Obviously the recent earthquake that hit

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the country has been devastating, and bringing our local community together to help the people of Nepal recover from this disaster has particular importance to me,” she said. The monthly Five Lands Experience is both family and dog friendly and

admission is free. It kicks off at 5pm with a free drum circle and, at 6:30pm, the Five Lands Band will start off the night. Special guest artist for May is The Wondermen, a new ‘soul, blues, alternative rock project by Duane Marnell. “It’s the back section

from Rocwater with new lead player, Paul Eagle, on harmonies,” she said. “We will have a huge raffle with amazing prizes drawn on the night, as well as donation buckets going around.” All funds raised will go directly to Oxfam Australia's Nepal Earthquake appeal. Media release, 1 May 2015 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

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Saturday May 9 Creative Craft Group craft sale, Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford, Australian Plants Society Central Coast group meeting, 2pm, Phillip House, Kariong Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association bush dance with new band Bad Wallaby, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30pm11:30pm

Tuesday May 12 Helping Parents Support Teens class, Uniting Care Mental Health office, West Gosford, 6pm-8:30pm Elephant in the Room Conference, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal

Wednesday May 13 Elephant in the Room Conference, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal

Thursday May 14 Growing up in my shoes, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 12pm-2pm

Substance Use and Mental Illness, West Gosford, 5pm

Friday May 15 Dying with Dignity Central Coast, Meeting Room 3, Erina Library, 10am Food Revolution Day, Kibble Park, Gosford. 10am-4pm Wild Women and Mad Men … Long Story Short Storytelling, Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre, 7pm

Saturday May 16 Plan Ahead Day, NSW Trustee and Guardian Gosford branch Big Yellow Moon Band, Cedars Bar and Grill, Erina, 7:30pm Blues on the Mountain, Mangrove Mountain Heritage Hall

Friday May 22 Central Coast Friends of the ABC meeting with Fiona Martin, Central Coast Leagues Club, 6pm

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Connecting with Carers, Gosford Mental health Unit, 6pm-8pm

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Sunday May 31 Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours, 4WD Tagalong Uncovering the History of the Old Great North Road and Mangrove Creek in Dharug NP, 9am-5pm 5 Lands Experience Ft. The Wondermen fundraiser for Nepal, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford

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Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said the new art work was an ideal public initiative for the trust to support. “This new art work will provide a unique opportunity to inspire and reward philanthropy for the arts in Gosford City, as well as raise awareness about the great role the Gosford Foundation Trust plays in our community,” Mr Anderson said. “The trust is designed to fund recreational, cultural, environmental and other community facilities, programs and projects that benefit the Gosford community. “Through this art work we’d like to ensure that every act of generosity is captured and publicly acknowledged, irrespective of the amount donated. “Ideally, it will be an iconic art work that engenders pride of place and occasion in all visitors to the gallery, which is one of the Central Coast’s premier cultural facilities,” he said. The community is now being called on to provide design concepts for the new art work.

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Rotary Club completes major projects ariong/Somersby Rotary Club member, Ross Marshall, has recently arranged for 10 tonne of roofing iron to be shipped to Vanuatu following Cyclone Pam’s devastation of the islands.

“The material will provide immediate shelter and assist around 1,000 locals to rebuild their homes,” Mr Marshall said. A donation of bottled water was given by local businessman Sam Lentini of East Coast Beverages at Kulnura. A little closer to home, Kariong/Somersby Rotary Club recently sent a delegation to Gosford sister city Walgett, to develop closer ties between Central Coast school children and youth in the Walgett Shire. It is hoped civic leaders and school principals

will help to cultivate communication exchanges, cultural exchanges and vocational guidance/visits. The ‘Walgett Project’ has the support of Gosford Deputy Mayor Counsellor Bob Ward, several local School Principals and the Walgett Shire President. The nearby Rotary Club of Lightning Ridge is also very supportive. Central Coast’s high school principals and the 15 Central Coast Rotary Clubs support the RYDA program aimed at increasing the road safety education of high school children.

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oads and Maritime Services is carrying out improvement work on the Old Pacific Highway this month at locations including Mooney Mooney and Mount White to reduce crash risk and improve safety. 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,” the spokesperson said. “Safety work will be carried out on the Old Pacific Highway at Mooney Mooney near Karool Rd, Mount White near Ashbrookes Rd, and Bar Point. “The work involves widening road shoulders,

nother major residential development worth around $13 million in Gosford’s city centre has been approved by Gosford Council.

Kariong Mounts High Year 11 students recently attended the program at the Wyong Race Course. The club is also calling for nominations from local business organisations and residents for this year’s recognition of outstanding Community Service and Vocational Excellence by local people. Nominations close at the end of May.

Mooney Mooney and Mount White are ﬁrst locations to be improved A Roads and Maritime spokesperson 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

Five storey development approved for North Gosford

road resurfacing and installing safety barriers and signage.” Work started at Mooney Mooney and will be followed by work at Mount White and Bar Point with upgrades expected to be completed mid-year, weather permitting. Media release, 1 May 2015 Roads and Maritime Services

The five storey development comprising 57 residential units will be built on Range Rd in North Gosford. This development also took advantage of Council’s incentive that offers a bonus 30% increase in floor space and building height to eligible applicants. Two submissions were submitted by the public with the main issues raised regarding the scale of development - LEP variations, traffic and road impacts, amenity impacts and loss of views. According to the report by Council’s department Governance and Planning, the proposal is a major housing development that is consistent with the intended future of Gosford City Centre. Since December 2014, around $80 million worth of development – including over 350 residential units – has been approved by Council for Gosford’s city centre area. Gosford Council Agenda GOV.45, 28 Apr 2015

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Roadwork on the M1 oads and Maritime Services has advised motorists that changed traffic conditions are in place northbound on the M1 Pacific Motorway for safety improvement work.

The NSW Government has allocated $400,000 to carry out improvements to drainage and install 250 metres of concrete safety barriers to reduce the crash risk. In the five years to June last year, six crashes occurred resulting in three

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THU - 7 0357 - 0.44 0959 - 1.48 1551 - 0.50 2213 - 1.69 SUN - 10 0615 - 0.53 1215 - 1.31 1755 - 0.64 WED - 13 0239 - 1.59 0929 - 0.50 1538 - 1.34 2123 - 0.66 SAT - 16 0552 - 1.76 1215 - 0.28 1830 - .71 TUE - 19 0224 - 0.23 0831 - 1.73 1434 - 0.29 2053 - 1.94

FRI - 8 0438 - 0.47 1039 - 1.43 1627 - 0.54 2252 - 1.67 MON - 11 0028 - 1.61 0715 - 0.55 1315 - 1.28 1854 - 0.69 THU - 14 0349 - 1.63 1030 - 0.42 1643 - 1.45 2234 - 0.57 SUN - 17 0035 - 0.35 0646 - 1.78 1303 - 0.25 1918 - 1.82 WED - 20 0316 - 0.23 0923 - 1.65 1519 - 0.35 2140 - 1.94

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

Media release, 1 Apr 2015 Mike Wheatley, Knight Frank Hotels and Tourism

A temporary 40km/h speed limit will be in place and the northbound slow lane will be closed during the work. Media release, 29 Apr 2015 Roads and Maritime Services

CSG biggest concern according to survey

ub buyers and developers are both in the frame as potential purchasers of the Woodport Inn, which was offered for sale recently, according to a spokesperson for the vendor, BWLC Investments. Mike Wheatley, the agent acting on the sale from Knight Frank Hotels and Tourism Brokerage, said the level of interest was as expected and they were negotiating with a number of parties including local developers. The hotel generates revenues of around $4.5 million per year, includes 22 poker machines and has a land area of approx. 3,800 sqm. The Woodport Inn is a popular Central Coast pub. It was constructed in the late 1990’s and is in good condition. Located at 207 The Entrance Road (corner of Bonnal Road), Erina, the hotel overlooks Erina Creek and has a high profile, busy position near industrial, commercial and retail developments but within easy reach of residential areas. Facilities also include Pubtab, a bistro, late licence nightclub, extensive outdoor smoking areas, function areas and a one-bedroom self-contained residence.

injuries on a 200 metre stretch of the M1 Pacific Motorway near Jolls Bridge at Mooney Mooney. Work, which began on Sunday, May 3, will be carried out for four weeks between 8pm and 5am from Sunday to Thursday, weather permitting.

oal Seam Gas is the top environmental concern of Central Coast residents, if a survey by the Central Coast branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation is anything to go by.

The branch surveyed visitors to the Ecoburbia Sustainability Festival at Narara Valley High School, asking “What is your greatest environmental concern?” Branch president Mr John Wiggin said the result was not a surprise given the increase in public awareness about the dangers of coal seam gas fracking in the lead-up to the recent State

election. “Our small survey is consistent with anecdotal evidence that suggests many Central Coast residents are worried about coal seam gas mining and the damage it does to water supplies and places people love,” Mr Wiggin said. Packaging and waste was the second greatest concern, with forest destruction third.

“Other concerns included climate change, renewable energy, water, the Great Barrier Reef and dust pollution,” Mr Wiggin said. “We had 50 people write down their concerns, some more than one.” Media release, 20 Apr 2015 John Wiggin, Australian Conservation Foundation Central Coast branch

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Council sports grounds remain closed

Funding allocated to 16 sports clubs

ll Gosford Council sports grounds remain closed until further notice after the recent severe storm event.

osford Council has allocated $45,914 in financial assistance to 16 applicants as part of its Recreation Assistance Program.

The assistance is by way of dollar-for-dollar funding for a myriad of projects, including the installation of new goal posts, upgrades to tennis courts, and for the purchase of sun shelters and defibrillators. Each year, Council allocates up to $50,000 in funding assistance to the sporting and recreation community. The funding is divided between successful applicants, according to the priority and significance of their proposal. The Niagara Park Dockers AFL Club was awarded $3,000 to install new goal posts and additional security bollards at Paddy Clifton Oval; Avoca Beach Tennis Club Inc. was

awarded $4,500 to upgrade a half court; Central Coast Soaring Club was allocated $5,000 to install security fencing; and Gosford Little Athletics Club was also awarded $5,000 to install a storage shed on Adcock 9 for high jump mats. Narara Wyoming Cricket Club was awarded $3,916 to refurbish cricket nets at Alan Davidson Oval and purchase sun protective clothing for two volunteer curators; Narara Wyoming Junior Cricket Club received $1,199 to purchase two portable sun shelters; Southern Spirit Cricket Club received $5,000 to rewire cricket nets at Rogers Park; Terrigal United Football Club received $5,000 to upgrade the change room amenities

at Duffys Oval; Terrigal Wamberal Junior Rugby League Club received $3,450 to purchase a ride on lawn mower; Umina Tennis and Sporting Club received $1,728 for electrical work to isolate floodlighting to save power; Umina United Soccer Club received $5,000 for the installation of floodlight poles to improve lighting; Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics was awarded $1,821 to purchase a defibrillator and high jumps mat trolley; and Woy Woy Rugby Club was allocated $1,300 to purchase two portable sun shelters.

Council staff are working hard to make the grounds available as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the grounds are still being affected by a number of issues including: significant amounts of debris and fallen trees; power outages;

floodlighting problems; storm damage to ground facilities; and sodden ground conditions due to intense rainfall. Making sure local sporting clubs get back on to the grounds is a high priority, but Council must ensure the grounds and

Gosford Council Agenda GRO.11, 28 Apr 2015

Torrential rain spoils AFL match

errigal Avoca is one of only two unbeaten sides after three rounds of the Black Diamond Cup AFL competition.

The round of matches were played in periods of torrential rain which made attractive football impossible. At Feighan Oval in Warners Bay, Terrigal Avoca overcame the home side 6.4.40 to 1.2.8. As the scores revealed, the match was a total slog in very muddy conditions.

The Terrigal Avoca Panthers got the jump on the Warners Bay Bulldogs in the first quarter kicking three goals to open up a 19 point advantage. They were only able to kick a further three goals for the match, but their defence was again at their miserly best and restricted Warners Bay to just one goal for the

match to run out 32 point winners. James Hart, Jayson Van Dam and Corey Billins were the Panthers’ best. Media release, 4 May 2015 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

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their facilities are safe and functional before reopening them. Council will continue to provide local sporting clubs with regular updates as much as possible. Media release, 27 Apr 2015 Gosford Council media

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