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Motion of no conﬁdence in Council CEO and management team passed

Over 300 Gosford Council workers attended United Services Union meetings and passed a vote of no confidence in Council’s CEO and management team

ore than 300 Gosford City Council staff from all depots, offices and services passed a motion of no confidence in CEO Mr Paul Anderson and his management team.

The United Services Union (USU) which represents local government workers, said union members held a series of meetings on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18 at Gosford Council depots at Erina and Mangrove Mountain, along with the Gosford administration building and

Woy Woy depot. “Hundreds of employees of Gosford Council have taken part in a series of meetings, held in their own time, to discuss serious concerns regarding attempts by council management to reduce take home pay and job security,” USU organiser, Mr Luke Hutchinson said.

“The meetings, which involved a cross section of staff from all areas and services, culminated in overwhelming votes of ‘no confidence’ in Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson and his management team. “Also of concern has been a recent spike of industrial disputes, with

management attempting to remove or reduce basic award entitlements. “Our members sent a strong and proud collective message to the management of Gosford Council, enough is enough,” he said. “The CEO and his management team need to end their aggressive attacks on the pay and job security of the hard-working local staff that deliver services to our community.”

The USU has been disputing a number of policies and decisions by council management in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, including a proposal to cut workers’ pay by up to four per cent each year. “These outrageous cuts will ultimately lead to lower productivity and service output,” Mr Hutchinson said. “Our union stands with the Central Coast

community, which can’t afford to see productivity and service delivery drop because of ideological attacks by the council management team. “We’re urging concerned community members to contact their local councillor and voice their opposition at these cynical attacks on local workers.”

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Record budget with record road spending adopted unanimously Woy Woy Motor Registry ofﬁce is facing closure

Motor registry closure petition signed by 6000 A petition to stop the closure of Woy Woy Motor Registry has been signed by over 6000 Peninsula residents in the past two weeks. An artist's impression of the three-tower Waterside concept for the old Froggy's site in Mann St Gosford

A section of the revised plans to widen the Paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong Town Centre

Revised plans for widening the paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong are on display until Friday, June 19

oads and Maritime Services NSW has announced the revised concept design and Ms Lynne Webster said trafﬁc congestion design for the future upgrade of the Paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong. preparing the review of she encouraged residents Wyong.

The design is currently on display for community feedback and the public has until Friday, June 19 to make submissions to Roads and Maritime Services. “The NSW Government allocated $3 million this year to continue planning for the upgrade which would provide two lanes in each direction between Johnson Rd at Tuggerah and Cutler Dve at Wyong,” a Roads and Maritime Services

spokesperson said. “After feedback to the community display in July 2013 and additional technical investigations, the initial design has been substantially revised. “It now presents a whole of transport solution integrating the rail interchange with bus, taxi, disabled and short term parking to beneﬁt the wider community. “The revised design includes upgrading the existing intersection at Church St and new

trafﬁc light intersections at Rose St, Anzac Ave, North Rd and Cutler Dve to improve safety and access for all road users on the highway.” Roads and Maritime Services is continuing to work closely with Transport for NSW rail planners to ensure the proposed road upgrade aligns with future rail requirements. “Feedback received will be considered by Roads and Maritime when ﬁnalising the

environmental factors, which is scheduled to be displayed for community comment later this year,” the spokesperson said. “Roads and Maritime will continue to work with the community and stakeholders during the planning process to identify issues and minimise the potential impact of the proposed upgrade and building activities.” Wyong Council welcomed the state government announcement. Wyong’s deputy mayor,

to go online and look at the revised proposal and have their say about it. “Upgrading the Paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong is on our wish list to help transform the area,” Ms Webster said. “Leading up to the state election, we had a list of 39 projects we wanted the state government to help fund to improve the shire and prepare us for an inﬂux of new residents in the future.” Wyong Council’s roads and drainage manager, Mr Peter Murray said this project would reduce

“This upgrade will open up one of the biggest road bottlenecks in our shire,” Mr Murray said. “Not only will it ease congestion, it will assist with public transport through better integration of the bus/ rail interchange, improve safety for pedestrians and improve access through the Wyong CBD,” Mr Murray said. Media release, 21 May 2015 Peter McBride, Zenith Optimedia Media release, 19 May 2015 Wyong Council media

osford-based chartered accountants, Robson Partners have started a petition at change.org to ‘give Waterside development the green light’.

By around 12:00pm on Monday, June 1, the online petition had been signed by 106 people. “We are calling on all the residents of the Central Coast to get behind this initiative and help revitalise our city, by showing their support in signing this petition,” the petition preamble at change. org said. Robson Partners have been particularly vocal in their support of the redevelopment of the Froggy’s site in Mann St Gosford called ‘Waterside’. ‘Waterside’ is a $180 million proposal by Chinese businessman, Mr Jiang Wang and a company called New Hong Kong Macau Australia Pty Ltd. “It will feature three towers,

graduating from 26 storeys to 34 storeys with residential units, hotel rooms, retail outlets, restaurants and an open-plan walk-through area connecting the city centre to the Gosford waterfront,” said Robson Partners director, Mr Troy Marchant. Mr Marchant said Robson Partners are supportive of the Waterside development because: “First and foremost, sitting above everything, we have had our accountancy practice sitting in Gosford for 25 years, so we are naturally supportive of development in the CBD and in the region,” Mr Marchant said. “Because of the ﬂow-on effects it has on businesses, basically because it is good for jobs,” he said.

According to Mr Marchant, recognising and utilising the natural assets of the Gosford waterfront is a critical step forward is recognising and developing Gosford to its full potential as a place to live and work. “Developments like this will only spawn more developments and act as a catalyst to drive other ventures and give the Gosford CBD the drive it needs. “We need to encourage people who have the drive to make Gosford great,” he said. Mr Caine King, director of CKDS Architecture, the East Gosford architectural ﬁrm that is designing the Waterside concept for Mr Wang said he is currently working with

Gosford Council to ensure the development application will be well received by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) which is responsible for approving developments worth over $20 million. He said he is hoping that a strong response to the change.org petition will help the developer’s case with both Gosford Council and the JRPP. The current design concept, which is currently undertaking a review, incorporates a proposed new bus interchange in Baker St, the preservation of the heritage clock tower in Mann St and will include an entertainment and retail quarter with a large pedestrian forecourt. Mr King said the original design may need to be reworked because New Hong Kong Macau Australia Pty

Ltd had not been shortlisted to develop the new home for the Australian Taxation Ofﬁce in Gosford, as promised by the Federal Government. The commercial component of the development may need to be scaled back now the company is out of the running to accommodate the ATO. The number of residential units included in the development (572 in the current DA) is also under review. Mr King said that now the Mariners Plaza development on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St has been approved, he also needs to do a “very extensive” assessment of how Waterside will impact on the views from the Mariners Plaza. “We are not going to alter our concept but we do have to justify what we are doing

and the impact that will have on the Mariners’ Plaza views,” he said. Mr King said the current ﬂoor space ratio of the Waterside development is 8% whereas the Mariners’ Plaza gained JRPP approval at over 9%. “We are a much bigger site and have a lot more social beneﬁt because of the hotel, proposed bus interchange, heritage item and entertainment precinct,” he said. Email, 29 May 2015 Troy Marchant, Robson Partners Interview notes, 1 June 2015 Troy Marchant, Robson Partners Interview notes, 1 June 2015 Caine King, CKDS Architecture Jackie Pearson, journalist

Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith said the response from the community had been “enormous” and more signatures are being added every day. “I have written to the NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Mr Duncan Gay, outlining the huge community opposition

to the closing of this service,” Ms Smith said. “We are waiting on his formal reply. “Questions have also been asked in Parliament and will continue to be asked.” Ms Smith said her aim was to gather 10,000 signatures in order to ﬁght the closure which is scheduled to occur on Saturday, August 8. “We ask that people to visit my ofﬁce at 20 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, to sign as quickly as they can.

Child airlifted A ﬁve-year-old Umina child was airlifted to Sydney after being hit by a car at Umina on the afternoon of Thursday, May 21. Emergency services were called to Trafalgar Ave at about 4:40pm after reports a car had hit a child. The boy was assessed by paramedics for a suspected broken leg and other minor injuries.

He was airlifted to the children’s hospital at Westmead for further treatment. The driver of the car stopped after the crash and rendered assistance to the child. He underwent a roadside breath test which returned a negative result. Inquiries into the events leading up to the crash are still continuing. Media release, 21 May 2015 NSW Police

“We can post petitions to those who cannot get into my ofﬁce,” she said. The NSW Minister responsible for the decision to close the Woy Woy registry is the Minister for Finance, Services and Property Mr Dominic Perrottet. Media release, 4 June 2015 Suzanne King, Ofﬁce of Kathy Smith

Wicks seeks reversal of decision Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has written to NSW Premier Mr Mike Baird to urge him to reconsider the decision to close the Woy Woy Motor Registry. The Federal Member has made representations about the registry closure, which is a State Government issue, after being approached by Peninsula

residents. “Members of the Woy Woy and Umina community have informed me this could have a signiﬁcant impact on their ability to access important services, especially elderly residents who may no longer be able to drive,” Ms Wicks said. Media statement, 5 June 2015 Tim Sowden, Ofﬁce of Lucy Wicks

Lone Pine Ave to be upgraded Work has commenced to upgrade Lone Pine Ave, Umina. Last year residents petitioned Gosford Council and noted that the road had become dangerous due to wear and tear. At the time, residents suggested that because Lone Pine Ave was named after the Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli the Anzac Centenary would have been a good time to upgrade the

road. According to council minutes, Lone Pine Ave is a major thoroughfare to local main roads; which also has large amounts of local trafﬁc servicing nearby residents. “When the weather is wet, the road becomes one-way due to ﬂooding on the verges. It is also unsafe for pedestrians alighting buses due to the lack of footpaths and potholes,” the residents’ petition said.

The matter was referred to the council’s construction planning and management division. It has since been progressed to a major upgade that included improvements to drainage and footpaths. Media release, 26 February 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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achievement.” and $1 million on Norton yong is the second largest spending council in NSW on essential year’s budget. “Our community has Highlights of the Ave in Killarney Vale. services, with a record $66 million spend on local roads and Cr Eaton said the $105 $105 million on capital works planned for next ﬁnancial year, told us loudly and clearly, record roads spending they want better local included: $1.5 million on million capital works according to council’s general manager, Mr Michael Whittaker.

Council’s plans were outlined in its four year Strategic Plan and 2015-16 budget adopted unanimously at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday, June 10. Mr Michael Whittaker said the budget met the needs of the Wyong’s growing population and supports the community’s aspirations for Wyong to be a unique place to live, work and visit.

“After driving a $35.5 million turnaround in our operating budget since 2010, we are now in the strongest position we have ever been to deliver the infrastructure and services that will create jobs and opportunities for our growing community,” Mr Whittaker said. “Our $361 million budget for next year is sound, responsible and balanced.

“We are getting back to basics with 75 per cent of spending going to the big ﬁve services requested by the community: roads and drainage: water, sewerage, open space and waste management.” Mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the centre piece of the budget, is the planned record $66 million spend on roads and drainage, an increase of 30 per cent on last

roads and we are going to deliver it in spades this year,” Mayor Eaton said. “I am delighted to say that since 2010 we have more than doubled our spending on roads, from $32 million to $66 million, making us the largest spending council in the state when it comes to roads. “We have managed to balance the budget at the same time as increase our roads spending – a major

new footpaths and shared pathways; $4.1 million on the roads reseal program; $2.5 million on Wyong CBD drainage; $1.6 million on Goorama Ave in San Remo; $1.6 million on Maitland and Bald St in Norah Head; $1.5 million on Audie Pde, Berkeley Vale; $1.4 million on Bay Rd in Blue Bay; $1.3 million on Lakeside Pde, The Entrance; $1 million on Elouera Rd, Buff Point,

program was possibly the best in the shire’s history with exciting projects to be delivered next year including The Art House (ﬁnished by Christmas), a smart hub for Warnervale, the Magenta Shared Pathway and the biggest skate park in NSW, designed by the world’s best, to be opened in July, 2016.

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o l l o w i n g e x t e n s i v e negotiations with the developer and over 1,500 public objections, Gosford Council refused a contentious proposal to redevelop the Avoca Beach Theatre at its Tuesday, June 9 ordinary meeting. The proposal had sought to add four cinemas to the site as well as a cafe and gallery, five residential units and basement car parking. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said despite Council’s best efforts to try and make the redevelopment workable, in the end it was refused for a number of reasons. “The planning assessment looked very closely at all the community’s feedback and gave the applicant many chances to provide more information about any issues or amend the proposal as well,” Cr McKinna said. “Given the proposal’s excessive size and height, there were major concerns it would see the site become overdeveloped, which would just not fit with the local area’s character. “Plus, for us to approve this redevelopment, especially considering the amount of public opposition, would not have been in the community’s best interests. “Although we received well over 1,500 individual letters and signatures objecting to this proposal, it’s important to acknowledge that we also received around 800 individual letters and signatures supporting it. “But ultimately the site’s flooding risks were too significant to ignore, especially for this proposal. “With the site located in

The potential loss of the lawn at the side of the Avoca Theatre was one of the concerns raised about the site’s redevelopment

an existing floodway, the proposed vehicle access and basement car parking for the redevelopment posed serious public safety risks if the site flooded,” he said. In March 2015, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage advised Gosford Council that the NSW Minister for Heritage, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of NSW, had made an Interim Heritage Order over the site. The Interim Heritage Order meant Council had limited power to determine the current application without the concurrence of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. “I would like to sincerely thank every resident for their comments and feedback on

this proposal, and patience while we assessed the application,” Cr McKinna said. “I’d also like to thank the Council staff and developer for their efforts in trying to see whether this redevelopment could be delivered in a more suitable and acceptable way.” The owner of the Avoca Theatre, Mr Norman Hunter addressed the ordinary meeting prior to the Council’s decision to refuse the development proposal. Mr Hunter said he believed all the concerns relating to vehicular access, seating capacity and ﬂoor imprint had been addressed. He said amended plans had been lodged but they were not the plans contained in the report to

the council meeting. “Please remember the theatre is important to the Central Coast and the challenge for us all is to ﬁnd a way forward for this signiﬁcant cultural facility for the Central Coast,” Mr Hunter said. Cr Gabby Bowles said it was with a heavy heart she moved the motion for refusal and thanked both the Hunters for the work they had put in and the community for its input. “The reasons I cannot support a further deferral are that there are other issues in the report that the current application doesn’t address,” Cr Bowles said. She said she could not get past the bulk and scale of the development proposed considering its

dominant position in the Avoca bowl. “I do think there is a potential to ﬁnd an outcome that would see this theatre grow but I think it is time that we now make a decision on what is before us,” she said. Cr Hilary Morris said she would support the refusal because Council needed to do ﬂood mediation work and she was concerned about the height of the proposed development and its impact on residents. Cr Deanna Bocking said she wished to move that council meet the proponents once the interim heritage order was resolved should they wish to continue with a development on the site. Cr Vicki Scott said the Avoca Theatre development application had be the worst

she had dealt with in her 12 years as a councillor in terms of it being the most complicated. “In dealing with DAs we have to determine by the planning legislation,’ Cr Scott said. “It is not our concern whether the Hunters have a viable business, whether one or ﬁve screens, whether the lawn survives, so long as the DA complies,” she said. “Also it is not our concern that the theatre is iconic or that the Hunters and the theatre may not survive refusal of the DA because all council can make its decision on is whether or not the DA complies.” Cr Scott said she would vote against the motion to refuse the development application because: “I don’t feel that I have enough understanding or enough information, believe it or not, to decide whether I want to vote with the refusal.” “I do hope that is not an end to this theatre or to the Hunter’s vision for the theatre and the role it can play in the future,” Cr Bowles concluded before counsellors voted to refuse the development application. “Hopefully the Hunters will see ﬁt that there is a way forward and will see this theatre thriving on into the future for our children and our children’s children,” she said. Media release, 9 June 2015 Gosford Council media Notes from General Meeting 9 June 2015 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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The developer of the controversial Bells Living and Bells Green development proposals at Killcare has been successful in asking Gosford Council for more time to consult with the community.

This site in Booker Bay Rd was deemed to be a site of signiﬁcant Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in 2012

Work halted at aboriginal burial ground Work has come to a halt on a Booker Bay development after it was claimed to have damaged a culturallysignificant aboriginal burial ground. The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council has claimed that excavation for a new building had “significantly damaged” a shell midden and that Gosford Council was responsible for providing incorrect information which allowed it to occur. Gosford Council had written to the developer stating “that the site was clear for development” and it “did not declare the previously identified requirements for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit”, according to Darkinjung CEO Mr Sean Gordon “It’s just heartbreaking to see a potential site of our collective history bulldozed over because of an administrative error, oversight or any other reason,” he said. “Despite the damage to the site and potential breaches of the National Parks and Wildlife Act, we remain committed to working with all relevant parties to develop an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit for the site so that works can proceed. “With an increased awareness of our culture and history, we can all ensure that we’re protecting our shared history. “Together, we can make sure that errors like this don’t ever happen again,” he said.

According to Mr Gordon, the recent history surrounding the site in Booker Bay Rd, Booker Bay started in July 1970 when aboriginal remains were found within property. In April 2010, a development application was made for the property by its former owner. Then in June 2010, an initial inspection reported the possible presence of an Aboriginal burial ground and shell midden. The site was then registered with the Office of Environment and Heritage’s Aboriginal Information Management System. In April 2012, the property’s former owners commissioned a report on the property by Austral Archaeology. Austral determined, among other things, that the entire study area was considered to be of high potential significance and any subsurface activity in the study area could have had an adverse impact on the important site, Mr Gordon said. The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council formally responded to Austral Archaology in June 2012 and suggested further investigation was warranted. “In July 2012, Gosford Council received notice from Office of Environment and Heritage that recommended an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit and strict compliance with its terms,” Mr Gordon said. According to Mr Gordon,

between August 2012 and February 2015, the property was sold to its new owner, Urban Growth NSW. “The new owner demolished the existing dwelling on the property and developed a new dwelling under State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP, Affordable Rental Housing) 2009,” Mr Gordon said. “In February 2015, the Office of Environment and Heritage received a report of damage by construction works to a registered shell midden on the site.” “For more than five years we’ve been working with Gosford Council, various state government departments and the former owner of a property in Booker Bay to properly determine the cultural significance of the site,” Mr Gordon said. “It’s extremely disappointing that after all this time, diligence and effort from so many people, we now have an unapproved construction sitting on top of a potentially culturally significant site. “As a community here on the Central Coast and especially on the Woy Woy Peninsula, there is a strong recognition of the importance of our heritage. “This is not just aboriginal heritage, this is Australian heritage.” Media release, 10 June 2015 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic

The decision follows a previous abortive attempt to reverse a previous decision of the council, where the council did not have enough councillors in the chamber to make the decison. The process started at the council’s May 12 meeting, when it decided to defer voting on the development proposal and instead decided to arrange a site visit. That site visit was then put on hold at the request of the developer. At its May 26 meeting, the council was unable to rescind its motion from May 12 due to the lack of a quorum. Council’s latest meeting, held on Tuesday, June 9, did secure a successful vote to rescind the May

12 resolutions. Councillors then passed a new substantive motion that: “At the request of the applicant this matter be deferred for the applicant to consult with the community, after this consultation the site inspection take place at a future date”. Each time the Bells Living and Bells Green development proposal has come before Council, general manager Mr Paul Anderson and Councillors McKinna, Bowles, Bocking, Morris and McFadyen have each declared some degree of personal interest in the development. On the latest occasion, once those with signiﬁcant interests left the chamber, Cr Bocking moved that the recommendation to rescind the previous resolution and Cr Ward seconded the motion. A further motion was then voted on and adopted, that a site visit be arranged for a later date if required. Gosford Council agenda NM.4, 9 June 2015

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‘Share accusation a baseless slur’ – Eaton

yong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM has called allegations the bottom of it because we that his wife knowingly held shares in companies related to a knew nothing about it,” he said. development at Warnervale a “baseless slur”. In terms of the Fit for ember for Wyong, Mr David Harris the Future process being Cr Eaton said his wife MP has called for an independent imposed on all local councils judicial inquiry into allegations was taking action with the by the state government, Cr raised about links between developer donations Human Rights Commission Eaton said his view was on the basis that she had and spot rezonings across Wyong shire. that Wyong and Gosford

Mr Harris said he had written to the Ofﬁce of Local Government, the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Planning calling for an independent judicial inquiry into allegations raised in the Newcastle Herald as well as other issues around planning decisions. “For the last two years, locals have been raising concerns about several decisions, and in particular, the proposed Chappypie Theme Park in Warnervale,” Mr Harris said. “Serious allegations raised in the media … as well as potential links between developer donations and spot rezonings across Wyong Shire, need immediate investigation. “The Minister for Local Government needs to consider whether the mayor should remain on the Joint Regional Planning Panel if an investigation goes ahead. “I would also call on the mayor to consider stepping down from his position if any investigation is launched. “The Wyong mayor has nothing to fear if he has acted correctly.

been the victim of racial and sexual discrimination through allegations made that she owned shares in a company related to developers of a proposed Chinese theme park at Warnervale. “It has been proven that there is no issue with the shares at all,” Cr Eaton said. “This is discrimination against my wife because she is married to me,” he said. In a statement sent to Wyong Council, the chief executive officer of Australian Chinese Them Park Pty Ltd, Mr Bruce Zhong said: “Ms Eaton never knew she was a shareholder in Sydney China Daily. “This is a mistake I made and when I realised that, I corrected it. “Cr Eaton received no benefit from this company,” Mr Zhong said. Cr Eaton said he had written to the NSW opposition leader, Mr Luke Foley MP, calling for him to sack member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP from the role of shadow minister for the Central Coast. He said there had been unanimous support for a mayoral minute at the Council’s meeting on Wednesday, June 24 stating Media release, 17 June 2015 Jake Allen, that all planning decisions Office of David Harris made by Council during

“An inquiry is the best way for these issues to be resolved and restore local residents’ conﬁdence in the process. “The community currently has a very low opinion about how planning decisions are being made and that is not acceptable. “I have a responsibility to ensure that when such matters are raised, they are investigated appropriately – all public ofﬁcials should act without fear or favour and report any such allegations to the proper authority. “I made a promise to many residents whilst door knocking during the campaign that I would always put them and their concerns before my own and I would expect that of any elected representatives, whether it is in parliament or council. “I hope the NSW Government will take these allegations seriously and acknowledge the concerns of the Wyong Shire community by starting an investigation as quickly as possible.”

Letter from Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton calling on Luke Foley to replace Mr Harris as shadow minister for the Central Coast and statement from Bruce Zhang

the past two years had been based on the professional recommendations of Council staff. “The fact that all councillors, including Labor councilors, supported the minute demolishes the whole of Harris’ argument that there is something wrong with Wyong Council,” Cr Eaton said. “He is either saying the Wyong Council staff are corrupt or inefﬁcient,” Cr Eaton said. He also said false reports had been published in other newspapers that the Chappypie China Time theme park proposed for Warnervale had been

refused by NSW Planning. “The Gateway process is a yes or no proposition and it was approved,” Cr Eaton said. “It was given the green light to go ahead and do all the usual studies. “It is the preliminary approval before spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on studies.” Cr Eaton said he was in Canberra when his wife was approached to respond to allegations about owning shares in a company related to the Chappypie development. “We were given two hours to respond and it took three days to get to

Councils are likely to be merged. “We’ve got to put forward an argument about why we shouldn’t have a merger,” he said. “We couldn’t get access to the Gosford ﬁgures to put together an argument for a merger.” He said there had been quite a lot of uninformed comment about the whole merger progress. “A merged council would be a complete new entity,” he said. It would involve the dissolution of the two existing Central Coast councils and the creation of a brand new entity, according to Cr Eaton. The mayor said he had supported a motion put forward (but not carried) by Cr Lloyd Taylor at the June 24 meeting setting out what Wyong Council believed should be the elements of a merged Coast council. The recommendations included that a new merged council had 15 councillors who were on full-time wages, seven from each of the existing Wyong and Gosford LGAs and a popularly elected mayor.

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Motion of no conﬁdence in Council CEO and management team passed

Over 300 Gosford Council workers attended United Services Union meetings and passed a vote of no conﬁdence in Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson

ore than 300 Gosford City Council staff from all depots, ofﬁces and services passed a motion of no conﬁdence in CEO Mr Paul Anderson and his management team.

“The meetings, which involved a cross section of staff from all areas and services, culminated in overwhelming votes of ‘no conﬁdence’ in Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson and his management team. “Also of concern has been a recent spike of industrial disputes, with

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Gosford Council rejects amalgamation o s f o r d Councillors took less than three minutes to unanimously declare the Council fit for the future and ready to stand alone at an extraordinary general meeting on Monday, June 29.

Local governments across NSW had until June 30 to make submissions to the state government as to why they should not merge with other nearby councils. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said independent analysis showed Council was performing strongly and well positioned to provide the community with the services, infrastructure and facilities it needed. “Alarmingly, the analysis we’ve been shown indicates that under an amalgamation with Wyong Council, rates would increase by up to $160 per year for Gosford residents and up to $683 per year for Gosford businesses, and they would receive the same or, in some cases, a lesser service. “Our community’s voice,

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and the massive social and economic impacts it could face under a forced amalgamation, must not be lost in this process,” he said. “SGS Economics and Planning have reviewed a number of possible reforms as part of our Fit for the Future submission including an amalgamation with Wyong Council. “This analysis, along with

our own long term planning, confirms that we should be allowed to stand alone given we’re set to meet all the expected financial sustainability, efficiency and infrastructure and service management benchmarks. “Around two years ago, we started a transformation program to improve our efficiency and service provision, which already

delivered a $12 million operating surplus in 2013/14. “These efforts have put us in a strong and financially sustainable position, and it’s very important we stand alone so that we can continue guiding Gosford City’s growth, delivering quality services and giving our community the future it deserves. “But we recognise that

our transformation has only just begun and there is still plenty of work to be done, especially around our infrastructure planning and performance,” he said. Independent analysis also highlighted that not only do residents support Council’s position to stand alone, but the community would suffer under an amalgamation with Wyong Council, according

to Cr McKinna. “An independent community survey showed that the majority of our residents support the stand alone option along with a preference for Gosford and Wyong Councils to build on their current joint services arrangements,” he said. “Although we found there may be some positive financial benefits in amalgamating with Wyong, this option carries with it more cost, risk and the possibility that any benefits would not be seen for some time. Councillors also resolved as part of the proposal to pursue membership of the Hunter Joint Organisation, which would provide greater strategic capacity than either a full amalgamation or a Central Coast Joint Organisation. Media release, 29 June 2015 Gosford Council media Agenda, 29 June 2015 Extraordinary Council Meeting Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Gosford Council accused of ‘lack of vision and honesty’ yong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM has slammed Gosford Council for its waste of public money and lack of vision over the NSW Government’s council reform agenda.

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The promise of a scenic train ride perhaps? Well that’s how local businessman Mr Dave Abrahams managed to get them up here. So on an early Monday on June 22, Google employees Matteo Sessantini and Peter Baumann arrived for a briefing session to businesses and organisations about their omnipresent company at the iconic Park View room at the Central Coast Leagues Club. Dozens of local business people attended the morning briefing which was organised by Gosford firm Organise Internet. It aimed to help local businesses and organisations get an insight into the often weird world of Google, with a practical business focus.

Peter and Matteo answered practical and curly questions from the attendees. Apart from the obvious pervasive nature of the big G in online search, the crowd of approximately 60 people learnt about the incredible network of products across the board, everything from control of the Android mobile phone systems to YouTube, self driving cars and Google Maps. More relevant to the CC crowd was how they can grow their profile online using a new service called ‘MyBusiness’. This is essentially a business registration and validation tool for all organisations in Australia. The upside is that it costs nothing and secures the business’ place on Google Maps and in specific search results with the added advantage of having push to call buttons that allow customers to call you directly from search results on mobile phones.

Event convener Mr Dave Abrahams illustrated on the big screen how Gosford had so few organisations embedded on Google Maps and challenged attendees to get their business or organisation on the map. “The Google MyBusiness product is an opportunity to lift your organisation’s profile on the hugely important Google Maps service,” Mr Abrahams said. He challenged everyone present to spread the word on how easily we could build the commercial profile of the region by using this free simple tool. “It’s easy and free, just google MyBusiness. “Let’s put Gosford and the Central Coast on the Google maps and raise the profile of the region’s businesses and organisations,” Mr Abrahams said. Article, 29 June 2015 Daniswhara Tandiono, Organise Internet

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“I am personally disappointed that the opportunity for a regional council may be lost due to this lack of vision and honesty. “The fact that Gosford could not co-operate with us to even establish a joint business case highlights the need for a regional council that can make decisions on a regional basis. “We want to be recognised as a region but are clearly incapable of acting as one.”

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“The financial cost of this recalcitrance is about $270,000 ripped out of the ratepayer’s pocket. “If we had produced a joint cost benefit analysis, the state would have paid half of this cost. “So instead of both councils forking out some $180,000 each, this would have been reduced down to $45,000 for each Council.” “In Wyong’s case, our cost benefit analysis showed little financial benefit for a merger, but this was a direct result of Gosford Council refusing us financial information making it impossible to quantify the benefits on a regional basis.

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“Gosford Council refused to meet with Wyong during the process,” Cr Eaton said. “Following a meeting with the minister for local government, Mr Peter Toole in early November, both mayors agreed to co-operate on a joint cost benefit analysis. “Despite this, Gosford Council failed to turn up to a number of meetings between November and February to progress this agreement. “We had a farcical situation where a meeting was convened in Gosford Council and no Gosford councillors or their general manager turned up.

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Better mobile phone coverage west of the motorway omersby, Mount White and Mangrove Mountain are among the locations to benefit under the Coalition Government’s $100 million Mobile Black Spot program, according to Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP.

Lucy Wicks with Magrove Mountain residents looking forward to improved mobile phone coverage

“This Coalition Government has announced it is delivering for regional Australia, including the Central Coast, with the $100 million mobile black spot program,” Ms Wicks said in federal parliament on Thursday, June 25. “We previously committed to expanding mobile coverage as part of our Growth Plan for the Central Coast,” she said. “We did this because we know this will have major economic, social and safety benefits for people living, working and travelling in

these communities. “Thanks to the mobile black spot program, coverage will be improved in parts of Mangrove Mountain, Mount White and Somersby, as well as a stretch of George Downes Dve near Mangrove Creek. “Last year I met with locals from Mangrove Mountain, including Glynnis Golsby, who joined me in fighting for better mobile coverage in this area. “So I was really pleased to tell Glynnis this morning that their community is one of the black spots areas

addressed by Round 1 of this funding. “I’m also glad to see that a further $60 million in funding has also been announced for round two. “This will be an opportunity to assist more regional locations where there’s still strong community demand for improved mobile coverage, especially after the recent storms we’ve experienced on the Central Coast.” Media release, 25 June 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Chairman’s Comments June has been an important month for CEN with the AGM and election of office bearers. Controversy is growing in Wyong as more rules allow tree removal without regard to the impacts on the environment. In particular the native wildlife that many of us enjoy is now under serious threat. In addition, rezonings on wetlands and in water catchments are continuing. Gosford is able to fall back on the decades of work to protect the COSS reserves as a best practice example of planning. However, there are other planning issues and in particular the approval of a chicken slaughterhouse on the Plateau is the most worrying. Cheers, John

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Residents will need to pay to get NBN ﬁbre from the node to the home ocals will be forced to pay the difference to get fibre to their homes under the Liberal Party’s plans for the National Broadband Network according to Senator for New South Wales, Ms Deborah O’Neill.

According to Senator O’Neill, that would see residents paying tens of thousands of dollars to have fibre connected to their homes in some instances. “As part of a crude ploy by the Liberal Government to trick consumers into paying for their own fibre connection, NBN Co has released the option for consumers to “change their NBN network infrastructure,” Ms O’Neill said. With the introduction of the ‘Technology Choice Program’, Sen O’Neill said that homeowners will now

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have to pay for fibre to their door or continue to live with the shoddy and slow copper network. “The very idea of the Technology Choice Program is a complete sham,” she said.

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“It shows the Liberals know they are providing a subpar service, but don’t want to pay for it themselves. “Under Labor, every home and business would have received a fibre connection by the end of 2015. “But under the Liberals, thousands of homes on the Coast still aren’t even on the construction maps, and from now on, no home will receive a fibre connection unless they pay for it themselves.” Senator O’Neill said. “Right now, locals are getting a second rate broadband network that is still based around the 50 year old copper lines. “What the Liberal Government is saying to

thousands of locals is that if you can afford to pay for fibre, you can get world class broadband, but if you can’t afford to pay thousands of dollars, you can just make do with the old system. “Under the Liberals, the Central Coast is not getting the real National Broadband Network; they are getting the bargain basement version.” Senator O’Neill said. Ms O’Neill’s comments came after Liberal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP said work has started to deliver the NBN to around 16,000 more premises in the Robertson electorate under a revised rollout approach that, according to federal member for Robertson, Ms

Lucy Wicks MP will save months in construction time and see the project completed nationwide years sooner and at less cost. The NBN’s monthly update shows that preconstruction has begun in

Avoca Beach, Copacabana, Macmasters Beach, Kincumber, Kincumber South, Picketts Valley, North Avoca and Terrigal. “For 18 months, locals have been fed lies by the Liberal Government about the rollout of the National Broadband Network,” Senator O’Neill said. “From day one, the Liberals promised and promised residents and businesses that the NBN would reach their homes or offices quicker than it would under Labor at a lower cost. “The Liberals own website shows that to be a lie. “Locals are waiting years longer, getting slower speeds, and paying thousands of dollars for installation,” Senator O’Neill said. Media release, 17 June 2015 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Senator Deborah O’Neill

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CBD ﬂoor space and height bonuses extended to April 2016

Crouch claims state budget delivers for the Coast

loor space and height bonuses in the Gosford CBD have been extended again by Gosford Council as a further incentive to encourage development.

The bonuses, which will be available until April 2016, allow eligible developments to gain up to a 30 per cent bonus on building height and available floor space within the city centre. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said that the popularity of the incentives made the decision to extend the offer easy. “As a Council, we’re all about what’s good for Gosford, which means helping the city centre grow and prosper,” Cr McKinna said. “Since we introduced these incentives around three years ago, the city centre has taken some tremendous leaps forward with record amounts of applications being lodged and development being approved. “In the last year

alone, we’ve received an unprecedented $750 million worth of development applications for the city centre and seen over $330 million worth of development in the area given the green light. “Most of these developments have taken advantage of our incentives that offer a 30 per cent increase in floor space and building height to eligible applicants,” he said. These incentives have also coincided with the successful reduction in development contribution charges, which ended in February this year. Council’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson said the extension of the building height and floor space incentives was more great news for Gosford’s rejuvenation. “It’s no secret that the

recent flood of investor interest has come on the back of incentives that Council has been right behind over the past few years to drive development in the city centre,” Mr Anderson said. “Extending these incentives is about growing Gosford and making sure we don’t miss this opportunity to turn it into the Central Coast’s regional capital. “With close to 1,000 residential units and other major retail, commercial and tourist development approved in the city centre since October last year, there’s no doubt these incentives are still playing a vital role in driving Gosford’s revitalisation,” he said. Media release, 3 June 2015 Gosford Council media

Adam Crouch and parliamentary secretary Ray Williams at the Scenic Rd and Empire Bay Rd round about, Kincumber

he NSW Government has provided record infrastructure and services for the residents of the Central Coast in its 2015 budget, according to the member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP.

“This is the first part of our four year election commitment on building our future for the Central Coast,” he said. “The Treasurer delivered her first budget on Tuesday that shows an underlying surplus estimated at $712.6 million for this financial year,” he said. According to Mr Crouch, highlights from the budget for the Central Coast included $124 million for Central Coast roads with $7 million to complete work on the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway intersection with Brisbane Water Dve and Manns Rd at West

Gosford. “This is a project on time and on budget,’ he said. The Gosford Hospital redevelopment will continue with $30 million funding. “The upgrade of Point Clare Public School will continue and Erina High School will be funded for a new bus bay and turning circle to improve the entry and exit within the grounds of the school,” Mr Crouch said. “A further $6 million will be spent completing the upgrade of Terrigal Dve and Charles Kay Dve, Terrigal. “We are also protecting the most vulnerable by

providing upgrading to social housing in Gosford, Terrigal and Wyong with an estimated $4 million in this budget. “This is an outstanding budget being delivered by a government that wasn’t afraid to make tough decisions over the last four years. “NSW and the Central Coast will now benefit from our fiscal responsibility over the coming four years,” Mr Crouch said. Media release, 25 June 2015 Debra Wales, Office of Adam Crouch MP

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Greenhouse gases explained and quantiﬁed r Guy Caruana (Coast Community News Forum, June 3) should perhaps stick to playing marbles with his bucket of marbles.

Straightforward physics demonstrates that a bare rock at Earth’s distance from the sun should be far colder than the Earth is, and it is greenhouse gases which make earth warm enough for life as we know it to exist. Greenhouse gases are those which trap heat, resulting in an increase in the average temperature of the Earth. The major constituents of the atmosphere, nitrogen and oxygen, are not greenhouse gases. Only molecules composed of at least three atoms are able to absorb infrared radiation. Although greenhouse gases constitute less than 1% of the atmosphere, they have an enormous effect on the global environment.

The ‘small quantity’ argument is spurious. Ingesting one millionth of a gram of polonium 210 will kill you. It was John Tyndall who, in 1859, discovered that not all gases are infrared transparent, identifying carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapour (H2O) as gases able to trap infrared energy. Water vapour is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere with three or more atoms, but its presence is dependent upon atmospheric temperature, rather than surface emissions. It is factored into climate

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models. Other greenhouse gases include methane, ozone, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons and sulphur hexaflouride. During the 1950s, Charles David Keeling developed the first instrument which could accurately measure CO2 levels in the atmosphere. Prior to his discovery, CO2 levels were measured using techniques based on titration with limewater or baryta (the Pettenkofer process), which was finicky and required the regular use of a CO2 standard to ensure the accuracy of readings, something most users skipped. Nearly all of the early samples were taken in locations convenient to the operator but subject to periods of heavy industrial pollution, so they did not reflect wider atmospheric conditions. Thus, pre-industrial CO2 levels had to be determined using correctly conducted readings from isolated locations and through other means, such as ice cores. In March this year, the worldwide average concentration of atmospheric

CO2 was 400.83 parts per million (ppm), the first time in recorded history that the entire planet has averaged more than 400ppm for an entire month. This is a huge increase on the 280ppm pre-industrial level, which had remained steady for thousands of years. Atmospheric CO2 levels are measured by hundreds of stations in isolated locations, spread across sixty six countries, well away from any sources of local pollution which might otherwise influence the results. A natural change of 100ppm normally takes 5,000-20,000 years. Humanity has achieved it in just 120 years and greenhouse gas emissions continue unabated. Scientists have stated that prolonged atmospheric CO2 concentrations of above 350ppm are likely to cause irreversible damage. Climate scientists’ maths is accurate. It is denialists of anthropogenic climate change who are losing their marbles over maths and science. Letter, 10 June 2015 Helen Moss, Melbourne

Terrigal carpark could remain in situ was interested to read the article about the sale of Terrigal carpark which appeared in Issue 109 of Coast Community News.

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This normally garners a smile in return. Lately, however, the responses have varied from the surprised to the horrified. Have we really become inured to the vicissitudes of life in this way? I’m the long-haired old bloke with the cane and battered hat, completely harmless. Would a smile in return be too much for which to ask?

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Letter, 24 may 2015 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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Fatality at Copacabana children’s playground

he body of a man has been found by police in a children’s playground in Copacabana following an industrial accident.

About 2:30pm on Wednesday, June 24, Police from Brisbane Water local Area Command were called to the Shaun Brinklow Playground in Copacabana following reports of a fatality. A report will be prepared for the Coroner after the deceased man was located by police in the back of a sand blowing truck that was being used to pump sand into the children’s playground. Police have been told the man approached the contractors who were filling the playground with sand. A short time later, the

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

inquiries. Gosford City Council has committed to working closely with all relevant authorities in order to respond to the tragedy, and will cooperate fully with any investigations. The man is yet to be formally identified and WorkCover have since been informed. Media Release, 24 June 2015 NSW Police Media Media Release, 24 June 2015 Gosford Council media

contractors discovered the man in the rear of the truck suffering fatal injuries. The area has been declared a crime scene while police conduct further

with detectives closely examining the actions of those who allegedly shot Mr Starling as well as the actions of those involved in the organisation of the shooting. Media release, 19 June 2015 NSW Police media

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About 11:00am on Friday, June 5, a man entered the bank on Mann St and confronted the manager. It’s alleged the man threatened the 35-yearold male manager before demanding money. The manager and other staff members pressed the duress alarm and the man fled empty-handed. Security guards were

alerted and stopped the man as he was leaving the bank. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended a short time later and arrested the 23-yearold. It’s alleged he resisted the arrest.

The Point Frederick man was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with demand money with menace; intimidation; and resist arrest. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Saturday, June 6. Media release, 5 June 2015 NSW Police media

OMCG member arrested following pursuit Shortly before midday on Thursday, June 18, a Traffic and Highway Patrol officer from Brisbane Water Local Area Command was patrolling Henry Parry Dve, when he allegedly observed a motor scooter overtake a vehicle illegally. Police followed the scooter, which allegedly attempted to speed away and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit continued for a short distance, before the rider crashed the scooter on Booth St at Wyoming. A brief struggle ensued between the rider, a 37-yearold man, and the officer; however, he was detained until further police arrived and placed him under arrest. During a subsequent search of the scooter, police

allegedly located knuckle dusters, a flick knife, prohibited drugs and other drug paraphernalia. All items were seized for forensic examination. Further inquiries revealed the scooter had allegedly been stolen from a business on Hely St, Gosford, earlier that day. The man was taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was charged with resisting an officer in execution of duty, possessing prohibited drugs, supplying prohibited drugs, two counts of possessing prohibited weapons, possessing goods suspected of being

stolen, driving conveyance without consent of owner, negligent driving and a number of other trafficrelated offences. He was refused bail and appeared before Gosford Local Court on Friday, June 19. Media release, 19 June 2015 NSW Police media

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bout 7:45pm on Thursday July 24, 2014, police and ambulance paramedics were called to Comserv Cl in West Gosford after 29-year-old Laurie Starling was shot outside the front of his custom car building business.

He was refused bail, before appearing in Penrith Local Court on Friday June 19. A number of exhibits, including steroids, were seized from the Kingswood home, while officers also seized a number of other items of interest during a search warrant at a property in Quakers Hill. This follows the arrest of a 29-year-old man at a property in South Windsor about 6am on Thursday April 23. This man was taken to Windsor Police Station, where he was charged with murder; selling firearms; and possessing ammunition without authority. The investigation by Strike Force Zeitz continues,

Point Frederick man charged with bank robbery attempt

olice have charged an associate of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, over an alleged pursuit at North Gosford.

Second man charged over West Gosford murder

Mr Starling died at the scene. Detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad and Brisbane Water Local Area Command formed Strike Force Zeitz to investigate the death. The Strike Force appealed for information 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 Tactical Operations Unit, attended a home in Kingswood around 6am on Friday June 19. There, they arrested the 35-year-old President of the Rebels OMCG Windsor Chapter. He was taken to St Marys Police Station and charged with murder.

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Department of Education unaware of Gosford Hospital research campus enator for NSW, Ms Deborah O’Neill used a Senate Estimates Hearing to discover the details of a proposed University of Newcastle Health and Medical Research Campus at Gosford Hospital.

“There has been a lot of talk about a new Health and Medical Research Campus to be housed at Gosford Hospital, but none of it has filtered to Canberra,” Ms O’Neill said. “This will be a great project, and I commend the University of Newcastle’s desire to assist in delivering better health outcomes for the Central Coast. “I join the university and locals in supporting this program, but right now, all we are seeing is a pattern of misinformation, and missing information, from Lucy Wicks,” Senator O’Neill said. “When asked in Senate Estimates recently, representatives of the Department of Education indicated they had heard nothing about this major project,” she said. Sen O’Neill said despite reports of the University of Newcastle having

conversations with the Member for Robertson, Ms Wicks appeared to not have passed on the information to her ministers. “We seem to be getting into a pattern here of misrepresentation,” Ms O’Neill said. “Big promises, and big projects are being announced but the follow through just isn’t there from the Liberals. “I was proud to fight for, and deliver $7 million for the GP Superclinic, $28.6 million for the Regional Cancer Centre, and $19.55 million to bring the Woy Woy Rehab back to life, in just one term. “We said we’d get these projects, and we got them. “Locals deserve a fair go, and health is too important an issue to mislead the community about. “With the government the way it is, we could be heading to an election any time, and what has actually been

delivered by Lucy Wicks and the Liberals for locals?” Sen O’Neill asked. Sen O’Neill said she would continue to ask questions and fight to ensure this project is funded by the government. “I’ve met with the university about their proposal, and I know they are genuine about it progressing. “The Liberals needs to come to the table and contribute to make it happen, but right now it seems to be falling through the cracks of this leaking government,” she said. The Member for Robertson responded to Sen O’Neill’s allegations by providing a statement from the federal minister for education, Mr Christopher Pyne MP. “Lucy Wicks has met with me and my staff on several occasions regarding her campaign to bring a medical school to the Central Coast, which is the correct process,”

Mr Pyne said. “Any decision to go ahead with the campus would be a decision of Government, not the Department. “Senator O’Neill clearly has no idea about the correct process and she should apologise for her misinformation and stop playing politics with a serious community matter,” he said. Ms Wicks said she also met the prime minister, minister for finance, minister for health, treasury, state government, ministerial staff and other stakeholders all in relation to this project. She said she has been in regular discussions with the University of Newcastle, Central Coast Area Health Service and Gosford Council for a number of months, about this shared vision for the possibility of a Health and Medical Research Institute in Gosford. “The Labor Senator also omitted a key detail from the department’s position in her media release. “Her transcript of the Estimates Hearing altered the

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wording of her question and omitted that the Department said: ‘No… but I’ll take on notice that if it comes to light that somebody in my area has been approached, we will tell you on notice’,” Ms Wicks said.

Media release, 5 June 2015 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Senator Deborah O’Neill Statement on medical institute, 7 June 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

Annual Community Gathering and Health Expo at Gosford entral Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) will host a special NAIDOC Week event with a focus on improving health awareness and management among local Indigenous people.

The annual Community Gathering and Health Expo will be held at Gosford Showground on Tuesday, July 7. This free family-friendly event will feature a traditional Welcome to Country, guest speakers, food and cultural demonstrations, music and dance performances as well as the annual touch football competition and barbecue. There will be around 70 community stallholders and a Health Expo to showcase a range of Coast health services that are available to the Indigenous community. The local health District’s Aboriginal health unit manager, Mr Steve Ella said the 2015 NAIDOC Week theme was ‘We all Stand on Sacred Ground: Learn, Respect and Celebrate’, which aimed to promote and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “The day is also an opportunity for us to engage with the Aboriginal

community to increase their awareness of the many health services available on the Central Coast,” he said. There will be 80 representatives on-hand from CCLHD including staff from renal, nutrition services, cardiac, pathology, podiatry, oral health, respiratory, diabetes, sexual health, drug and alcohol services and self-management support service. Youth health will also be present to focus on health issues for young people as well as the health promotion unit to talk about tobacco control. “Last year, we had 150 participants completing the full health check program, and for some of those, we were able to identify early stage signs of kidney disease and diabetes,” Mr Ella said. Media release, 24 June 2015 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District

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$5,500 grant for Erina Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed

Parliament hears about impact of domestic violence on the Coast ollowing a number of high profile domestic violence cases across the country this year, Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has spoken in Parliament on the devastating impact domestic violence has had on the Central Coast.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sign on the Central Coast Highway at Erina that sends a very clear message to drivers heading towards Gosford every morning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It says: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Police say No to Domestic Violence and So Should Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? Ms Wicks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to do the same and say No to Domestic Violence, and echo the message coming from my community on the Central Coast that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to have an important public conversation about this devastating issue.â&#x20AC;? Ms Wicks also spoke about the first annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walk the Talkâ&#x20AC;? event in Gosford on June 21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost 300 people joined together to walk from Brian McGowan Bridge down to the Sailing Club, in what many have described to me as a poignant

moment of solidarity in our community,â&#x20AC;? Ms Wicks said. The event was attended by a number of local dignitaries, including members of the Brisbane Water Area Local Command. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superintendent Danny Sullivan told me that there was a candle lit for every one of the 45 reported victims this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These candles were to give a voice to the now voiceless,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Wicks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The candles lit up the dusk on the Winter Solstice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the darkest day of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was surely a symbol that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we can change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every day is brighter from this point.â&#x20AC;? Media release, 22 June 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP Emma Horn, journalist

Lucy Wicks at the Erina Mens' Shed

he Erina Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed will receive $5,500 from the Australian Government to continue to promote and support menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and wellbeing on the Central Coast.

Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP made the announcement in Federal Parliament recently. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Erina Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed only opened its doors in recent months, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast becoming like a second home for around 50 locals on the Coast,â&#x20AC;? Ms Wicks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sheds are important community hubs

receive this support from the Federal Government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well done to Jeff and also Erina Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed Chairman, Mr Bob Miller, who has a real passion for this community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I commend the work of this Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed, and others across the Coast at Terrigal, Kincumber, Gosford, Umina Beach and Ettalong, for the work they do.â&#x20AC;?

demand, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re now open on Thursdays as well, which is fantastic news. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This $5,500 grant will mean they can construct an all-weather awning on the shed, which means more space and more opportunity to support the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been the initiative of Erina Baptist Community Care and CEO, Mr Jeff Blair told me they are absolutely thrilled to

for those who seek mateship and company â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Erina, they join together to work on projects like woodworking and repairing, and they can speak openly about issues related to health, general wellbeing or whateverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on their mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They started by meeting on Fridays but such was the

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Education

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Forgotten Lands project aims to reconnect young people n initiative of the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities Program, The Forgotten Lands project aims to reconnect young people with a sense of pride for the Central Coast.

The program began three months ago, and is the brainchild of professional videographer, Mr Sam Hilton, along with four local young people aged between 17 and 19. “Youth feel that the Coast is a wasteland, a forgotten land,” said Mr Hilton. “We want to bring back the sense of pride in our beautiful community. “We want to realise the vast potential of youth on the Coast,” he said. The Forgotten Lands program will be working in collaboration with the Youth Arts Warehouse, Gosford.

Ms Sharon Aldrick from Youth Opportunities Program said it was an exciting partnership. “We’ve got a cutting edge venue that supports young people,” Ms Aldrick said. “It’s an open, safe space where a lot of people cut their teeth in the creative arts,” she said. The program is focused on developing talents in the areas of photography, music, creative writing and filmmaking, showcasing works online via social media. The program’s first

fortnightly radio show broadcasts online on Monday, July 6 and will focus on issues that affect young people. “We’re all about linking young people with professionals in the creative industry they’re most interested in, and that’s what the Forgotten Lands project is about too. “It’s a very progressive team, very innovative young people,” Ms. Aldrick said. Interview, Sharon Aldrick 29 June, 2015. Flyer, www. theforgottenlands.org Emma Horn, journalist

Chertsey Public School dance group performed at the Central Coast Dance Festival

hertsey Primary School dance group performed at Laycock Street Theatre in the Central Coast Dance Festival on Tuesday, June 16.

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“Thank you also to the parents on organising their children ensuring the night ran smoothly.” For those who missed the performance, Chertsey Primary School dance group will be performing at Erina Fair next term as part of Education Week. Newsletter, 23 Jun 2015 Toni Skinner, Chertsey Primary School

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non-curriculum items in accordance to the contents of the school review. The school is committed to involving parents in organising the inclusion of an Asian language into the curriculum, whole school public speaking, development of student thinking skills through introduction of an inquiry learning approach, development of social and emotional intelligences through reigniting of KidsMatter, introduction of a new school readiness program and formulation of a new ICT plan which includes a social media presence. These are just some of the directional changes that will be discussed for inclusion into the curriculum at OLR in accordance with the school review that is yet to be finalised. Newsletter, 24 June 2015 Frank Cohen, principal, Our Lady of the Rosary

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Education

Students celebrate NAIDOC Week

afer driving courses will be available for learner drivers on the Central Coast this school holidays.

The courses will be provided by TAFE Western Sydney in response to an increased concern for the risk held by P plate drivers in their first year of solo driving. TAFE Western Sydney is accredited by the Roads and Maritime Services Safer Drivers course to equip learner drivers with vital skills to manage road safety risks through interactive and engaging workshops that help learners develop risk assessment and allow them to practice low-risk strategies when driving. The one-day courses will offer practical preparation for solo driving that will prepare young drivers for safer driving habits on their provisional license. Director of Education, Ms Sharron Kerr said that ensuring the safety of young people on the roads is very important.

“In their first six months of driving on their own, drivers are at their greatest risk of crashing,” Ms Kerr said. “Part of the reason for this is simply because they are new to driving and may not have experienced the various driving conditions.” The Safer Drivers course will be offered for the first time in Kincumber and Erina starting in the winter school holidays and continuing until late December. Leaner drivers under the age of 25 who have completed at least 50 log book driving hours are encouraged to enroll and will earn 20 hours of bonus log book credit by taking the Safer Drivers Course. Media Release, 25 June 2015 Katherine Krimmer, TAFE NSW

n Friday, June 19 Aboriginal students from Point Clare Public School and their friends attended Henry Kendall High School to celebrate NAIDOC Week and build cultural awareness.

Students were presented with an outback experience by Koomurri Aboriginal Incursions.

Activities included a talk on artefacts and bush survival, a didgeridoo show, storytelling,

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Newsletter, 23 June 2015 Juanita Lavelle, Point Clare Public School

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Community feedback leads to a range of projects total of 2,296 responses were received by Gosford Council to its recent Gosford City Culture Survey, an opportunity for customers to provide general feedback on Council’s facilities and cultural services.

he 2015 5 Lands Walk took place on Saturday, June 20, beginning at MacMasters Beach where more than 3,300 walkers participated in the 10th anniversary walk. The day included entertainment, information, cultural displays, art installations and for the first time, a children’s sand modelling area at Avoca Beach. Also held on the day were presentations on whales and whale watching, with about 15,000 whales passing the beaches in their winter migration. Mr David Fellows, 5 Lands Walk organiser said: “Though we were concerned for the weather and know that some who had planned to travel to participate decided against it given the heavy rain leading up to the event, over 15,000 locals and visitors enjoyed a wonderful day.” 5 Lands Walk president, Mr Con Ryan said: “We witnessed larger numbers of families participating this year, often three generations enjoying the day together. “The Central Coast can be well pleased that we offer such a special event, free for everyone to enjoy.” Media release, 22 Jun 2015 David Fellows, 5 Lands Walk Website, 24 Jun 2015 Victoria Power, journalist

The survey was aimed at capturing information on user satisfaction, service quality and value for money. Director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger said the results provide an important snapshot of the council’s cultural programs, facilities and open space assets. Positive comments commended the variety and quality of theatre productions and gallery exhibitions on offer, our wide range of sporting facilities and all year round access, and well equipped and safe open space areas. However, as a result of the survey, Council also recognises that its business practices and operations can be improved. “Having had the opportunity to review the feedback, we can now implement our ‘you said, we did’ approach, which will ensure we meet the needs and expectations of our community,” Ms Jaeger said. “The feedback overall

was extremely constructive and has given us an opportunity to focus our efforts on cultural aspects that are most important to our community.” Council is currently working on a range of projects as a result of this community feedback. One project is capital works at Gosford Regional Gallery including renovations to the existing building and outdoor structures including new signage, carpet, furniture and toilets, as well as completion of works on a newly renovated cafe. Equipment upgrades are also under way at local playgrounds. Over the coming months, a series of equipment upgrades and repairs will be made at playgrounds including Palm Gully in North Avoca, Cheryl Avenue in Terrigal and Canning Park in Narara. Ms Jaeger said that along with major works, ongoing improvements will be made to all culture services around

the Local Government Area. “We want to maintain levels of service that received positive feedback while also making improvements in other areas. “We’ll be launching new websites for the Gallery and Theatre in the coming months in addition to some minor building improvements at Laycock Street Community Theatre. “Our maintenance teams will also be working to provide the highest standard of service to parks, beaches and reserves, which will ensure a positive experience for residents and visitors to the area. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took part in this survey. “Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will now allow us to ultimately improve and better serve our community,” Ms Jaeger said. Media release, 18 June 2015 Gosford Council media

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OAM for Alf Taylor r Alfred Taylor, a West Gosford resident, recently received an award for his service to the performing arts and to the community of Gosford in the Queens’ Birthday Honours list.

Mr Taylor was the director of Youth in Performing Arts from 1992 to 1999 and volunteered from 1992 through to 2013. He has been a life member of Gosford Musical Society from 1987 and has volunteered for a number of positions including management committee, production manager, set builder and performer since 1976. Mr Taylor has also volunteered at Laycock Street Community Theatre since 1989. When Mr Taylor received the award he said he felt “surprised, certain amount of joy and happiness and excitement. “Also a feeling a humility and why me?” Mr Taylor said that he was aware of who nominated him. “I’ve made some enquiries,” he said. With the variety of roles Mr Taylor has had over the years, he said he can’t pick out a favourite. “Being on stage is a great experience. “I’ve been in quite a few shows since then [1976], that’s

always been an exciting and enjoyable experience,” he said. “Another big element was setting up the youth and performing arts program,” Mr Taylor said. Gosford West Rotary offered to sponsor the program for youth to perform. “I said, has it been done before? No. “Any ideas on how to do it? No. “Let’s give it a go.” The first show was in 1992 and involved children from high school age group up to 21 years of age. Though Mr Taylor no longer runs the program, it is still running. “The core of the scheme is still there,” Mr Taylor explained. “The main emphasis I set up is for it to be non-competitive. “I didn’t want any awards for best girl or best boy, the kids that were good at what they did came out on stage and did what they did best,” he said. Mr Taylor is currently one of the managers of Uniting Productions Drama Group

which focuses on readings and is held every month. “We try to feature local playwrights as much as we can,” he said. “Any sort of activities I did became a social life, I was retired and had the time,” Mr Taylor explained. “I’m still involved, not on stage though, I’m too old for that,” he said. “Every week I go down and help with the making of scenery and design small props. “It’s all good fun.” Since receiving the award, Mr Taylor said that he has had several celebrations. “They’re still going on,” he said. “I’m not into great celebrations, we just enjoy what happens. “There have been a lot of cards and little things that you can’t help but feel good about.” Interview, 17 June 2015 Alfred Taylor OAM Media release, 8 June 2015 Susan Fischer, office of the Governor General Victoria Power, journalist

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Record label partners with Rhythm Hut

Luke Mahler is one of the artists who will participate in the Best of Open Mic at the Rhythm Hut

he Rhythm Hut has partnered with record label Rascal Music to promote up and coming artists of the Central Coast.

The Rhythm Hut will be hosting 2015 Rhythm Hut Best of Open Mic Night on Sunday, July 5 which will give local performers an opportunity to receive a professional recording with Rascal Music. The night will consist of performances from a selection of the Central Coast’s most talented

musicians. Performers will have their recordings uploaded to YouTube thanks to Rascal Music and will receive any funds generated from the online publicity. Those who are interested in the event are encouraged to attend and support the musicians and be a part of the live recording.

Entry is by donation, with performances beginning at 4:00pm. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Media Release, 24 June 2015 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

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Central Coast Scots holds ďŹ rst ofďŹ cial meeting

National Family History Month celebrated entral Coast Family History Society Inc will be celebrating National Family History Month with a number of initiatives.

Scottish pride is alive and well on the Central Coast

he first official meeting of the Central Coast Scots was a great success, bringing together people from different decades to share their importance of maintaining their culture and tradition.

The meeting, held on Saturday, June 20 discussed the importance of enhancing cultural aspects of the Central Coast community. Some present held cultural connections back to the homeland, whilst others shared interests in their customs and traditions. Their main shared desire was to keep Scottish traditions alive in the Central Coast community. The meeting was

attended by a number of key local Scottish enthusiasts including Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Cr Gabby Bowles, Central Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scottish celebrant Mr David Courtney and the recently appointed interim president Mr Douglas McFarland. Mr McFarland is owner of McFarlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Down Under the Kilt, chairman of Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc and president of the recently reformed City of Gosford

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Pipe Band. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is clear from the success of our social media campaign that celebrating the links between Scotland and Australia is important to our local community,â&#x20AC;? Mr McFarland said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether it be grouping together to enjoy a Rangers/ Celtic Match, putting on the blue and white to see Andy Murray take out a grand slam, having a nip or two of an aged malt whisky at a local establishment, or pulling out the pipes and dancing a highland fling, there are many people on the Central Coast proud of the nation they came from and celebrating the nation they live and love,â&#x20AC;? he said. Cr Bowles said she actually wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure whether or not she had any Scottish ancestry but strongly believed in the importance of bringing back culture to the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives people a sense of belonging, Australia is such a young nation and there is not as many traditions,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is nice for people to learn where their heritage comes from and the traditions and customs that comes with that, it is what keeps culture alive,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mr Courtney said he is thrilled to be part of the new association in the sharing and spreading of Scottish cultural beliefs, customs and traditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With almost 10 per cent of Aussies having Scottish heritage, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only natural that they should wish to find out

more about their ancestry, and a good starting point would be our newly formed association,â&#x20AC;? he said. Marriage has become an institution where people look back to their cultural roots to add symbolic touches. Central Coast Scots has set up a facebook page or you can contact Mr McFarland via Down Under the Kilt. Media release, 23 June 2015 Joshua Luca, Dosh Public Relations

Family History and Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies around the world. Family history is the second biggest subject on the web with sites receiving billions of hits per year. There are over 250,000 Australians who are members of family history related organisations. The Central Coast Family History Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research centre will be open to visitors and members on Saturday, August 1. This will allow interested people the opportunity to speak with library assistants and members, explore the vast resources the society has to offer including a library of books and documents, microfiche, computers loaded with programs that will support people on their journey of discovery and most importantly, the expertise of the members. Researching oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

family story is much more than accessing computer websites, it often requires visits to archives and libraries. The open morning will allow for some hands on â&#x20AC;&#x153;help or a chatâ&#x20AC;?. In the afternoon, a meeting will be held with guest speaker, Professor Richard Waterhouse returning by popular demand. He specialises in the history of Australian popular culture, and the social and cultural history of Rural Australia. Professor Waterhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topic will be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rural Life-The Land and its Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. On August 6, the society will present a hands on workshop at Kincumber Library called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Where Do I begin?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Media release, 28 June 2015 Deborah Buist, Central Coast Family History Society

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Peaceful rally to protest at prime ministerial visit

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Sculpture installed on Avoca Beach

arch Australia Central Coast will be holding a peaceful rally outside Central Coast Leagues Club on Thursday, July 2.

The rally will coincide with a visit to the Coast by prime minister, Mr Tony Abbott who will be attending a fund raising function with member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP. “Many of us have been trying to get a message of hope, fairness and social justice through to Tony Abbott since he began the opposite values,” March

Australia Central Coast’s Facebook page said. “Well, he’s on his way to Gosford for a fund raiser with Lucy Wicks in the Park View Room at the Central Coast Leagues Club. “Can we show him and the Central Coast community the value of peaceful protest? “Can we come together to promote the cause of

decency? “We could have the eyes of the nation on the Central Coast…show our community strength against this Government’s unfairness, lack of hope, and lack of social justice,” it said. Email, 29 June 2015 March Australia Central Coast

‘Blood brother’ screening is a charity event

undance Film Festival award winning film ‘Blood Brother’ is coming to the Central Coast.

‘Blood Brother’ is an intimate portrait of Rocky Braat, a young man who longed to find a family. He didn’t know it, but this desire would lead him to an AIDS hostel in India, a place of unspeakable hardship, where he would find almost more love and need than he could bear. The film will be screened at

The Loungeroom, 342 Mann St, Gosford on Saturday, July 18. All profits from the night will be donated to AIDS initiatives in India. Rocky Braat, a young man from a fractured family and a troubled past, went traveling through India without a plan. Then he met a group

of HIV positive children living in an orphanage and everything changed for him. Rocky left his life, friends, and career in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to live with the kids. Email, 21 June 2015 Central Coast for Social Justice

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A photographer finds an unexpected use for the Floating Illusion sculpture on Avoca Beach Photo: Allan Lambel

he drizzle at dawn did nothing to deter local artist Ms Jean Scott as she worked with fellow artist Mr Michael Bennett Williams to install a sculpture on Avoca Beach as part of this year’s 5 Lands

Walk.

In keeping with the title of the sculpture exhibition, Ephemera, the 2.5 metre high Floating Illusion installed by Ms Scott and Mr Bennett Williams was created out of discarded cardboard construction cylinders, which had been painted brilliant red to stand out on the sand. Their perseverance paid off when the grey clouds that had obscured the sunrise cleared away, and by the time the 5 Lands Walkers started moving through Avoca, the beach was bathed in bright sunshine. Organisers believe that more than 15,000 participants made the trek on the day, many of them pausing to interact with the sculptors. The artists were amused when a number of passersby decided to photograph the surf and surfers through their work. However, some stunning shots were achieved. As newcomers to sculpting, Ms Scott and Mr Bennett Williams were delighted by the positive response of the public and are already formulating ideas for their entry during next year’s 5 Lands Walk. Article, 23 June 2015 Peter Munro

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Community Groups ABC - “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au

Central Coast Family History Society Inc. Resources, information & advice to study your family’s history. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, E. Gosford. www.centralcoastfhs.org.au

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kersuebay@philliphouse.com. au Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. Beginners Class PC or Mac, Mon or Tues. Other Classes Mon to Fri, 10am to 12 md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly Meeting with Guest Speaker, 1st Monday of month. All at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. Information 02 4369 2530 U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

Central Coast Over Koolewong, Point Clare 30s Social Group Inc & Tascott Progress We offer social contact, Association entertainment events & new Aims to provide resources for friendships for people in their communication. Special guests, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. community involvement, Our events range from; heritage, diversity, education, Live Music, House Parties, safety and small business Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ opportunities. Picnics, Trips Away & lots more Point Clare Community Hall - For a FREE calendar call call 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. 0422 243 101 or 0411 266 325 cco30s@live.com.au

Community Centres Central Coast Pension & Welfare Officer Network This group of Volunteers, trained by DVA, to look after servicemen & women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Club at 10:30am 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4322 1505 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme all areas of the coast 4396 3640 4388 4505 50pssg@gmail.com

Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, Womens Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers 4304 7065 Gosford-Narara Neighbourhood Centre School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities - Rooms for Hire admin@gnnc.com.au 4329 4477

GROW - Grow Groups are small friendly groups formed to admin@mingaletta.com.au learn how to overcome anxiety, depression, and loneliness Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and improve mental health & and Learning Centre wellbeing. Weekly meetings Regular events Fitness, Yoga, at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, a new group starting at Wyong Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, soon. Grow is anonymous, free Bush walking, Indoor bowls, and open to all. Bring a support Zumba, Computer and Ipad person if you like. Details 1800 courses, Bingo, Concerts on 1st 558 268 or and 3rd Thursday of month. www.grow.org.au 4384 5152 tsc1@tac.com.au Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels Volunteering Delicious meals delivered free Central Coast Join us for a midday meal Refer potential volunteers Help with shopping and to community organisations cooking classes and provide support to 4363 7111 volunteers and community organisations. We also provide ParaQuad training to volunteers and Specialist healthcare products managers of volunteers delivered to your door, for all Information Sessions “Bridge your continence, wound care to Volunteering” Held regulary and respiratory and nutrition across the Central Coast requirements 4329 7122 Professional Clinic recruit@volcc.org.au Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au Wyoming Community Centre History Groups Programs and activities incl. Brisbane Water Yoga & Zumba classes, Art Historical Society and Craft classes, Playgroup • Coach tours • School & Vacation Care, Support educational tours • Annual groups, Book Club, Community Street Stalls • Participation Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work in History Heritage Week Development Orders, Centrelink Celebration Margaret Pearce Volunteer hours 4325 2270 4323 7483 reception@wyomingcc.org.au Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast Health Groups For anyone interested in early Alcoholics Anonymous history or early family histories. meet every Wed 1230pm Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Someone cares Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat Anglican Church 10:30am 3 Mann St Gosford 4323 1849 Better Hearing Australia Music Central Coast Brisbane Water Brass Hearing loss management Brass Band entertainment Support and educational group for the community playing 7 groups across the coast all types of popular music Providing practical experience Rehearsal every Tuesday and confidence 7.30pm-10pm Learn the benefits to hearing 0419 274 012 aids Better hearing Australia Central JAZZLEAGUE Coast Live Jazz Bands - Come to 4321 0275 listen, Come to dance www.centralcoast. Free - Every Sun betterhearingaustralia.org.au Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 2-5pm Central Coast Parkinson’s www.jazzleague.net Support Group We aim to help individuals and Soundwaves their families better manage Men’s acapella 4 part harmony living with Parkinson’s Disease chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Gueat speakers are a regular Central Coast Leagues Club feature of our meetings. Kieran - 0407 267 675 2nd Tue - 1.30pm khutton58@gmail.com 1800 644 189 jbthomson51@gmail.com 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515

Community Care Services Green Point Community - Central Coast Centre Memory lane - Doing things Provides information and referral together Café services, a meeting place for For people with memory community groups, OOSH loss & their carers to enjoy a cave, excersize classes, school relaxing coffee morning with holiday programs, playgroup, others experiencing similar arts & craft, room hire, and circumstances much more. 10am to 11.30am 4367 7591 Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford 2nd Wednesday Kariong Neighbourhood 4324 4244 Centre ‘KNC provides the local Gosford Politics community with a meeting in the Pub place and hub for groups, Come and solve the problems services and information. of the world over a friendly Regular activities include Early drink and a bite to eat. Guest childhood clinic, free family Central Coast Prostate speakers. law advice, active playgroup, Cancer Support Group First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern computer classes, OOSH (Gosford) 161 Mann St, Gosford services, fitness classes, arts Meet last Friday Month 0438 363 108 & crafts, over 50’s friendship Terrigal Uniting Church group, youth group, social 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal I AM LOST groups and many more 9.30am to 12 noon Deep Conversations & services. We also have an 4367 9600 systematic exercises for extensive resource and DVD www.pcfa.org.au understanding my self & library for members to borrow. my place in life. - Gurdjieff KNC membership starts at only Central Coast Prostate Society - Ancient and modern $5 per year. Cancer Support Group knowledge. Thurs evening 4340 1724 (Wyong) fortnightly wwww.knc.net.au Meet last Monday Month 0425 296 783 Toukley RSL Club www.gurdjieff.org.au Kincumber Homes Ave Toukley Neighbourhood Centre 10.00am to 12 noon Rotary Club of • Exercise classes 4356 9300 Gosford North • Yoga for adults and children www.pcfa.org.au A very active community • Community eco garden minded club with many projects • Room hire Dying with Dignity NSW, focussed on assisting youth. • Health support groups Central Coast If you are keen to support our • Counselling Working to give those great projects, • After school activities suffering unrelievedly from get involved with our fun club or 4363 1044 terminal or incurable illness discuss joining, please contact www.kincumber.nsw.au the legal right to request & Graham Black receive medical help to die 0410 509 071, Mingaletta Aboriginal Quarterly Meetings grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Torres Strait Islander 4369 8053 Corporation Rotary Club of The Mingaletta community Gambling Solutions Kariong/Somersby centre provides its members Gambling help counsellors International service club and other community groups a provide free, confidential, improves lives of communities meeting place and referal hub professional service to in Australia and overseas. for education, health, well-being gamblers, family and friends. Fun-filled activities, fellowship and cultural programs through Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, and friendship breakfasts. Phillip consultative services and Gosford, The Entrance. House, 21 Old Mount Penang community programs. 4344 7992 Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 4340 4529

Sydney Welsh Choir Cultural not for profit organisation performing at concerts and various venues to promotoe the Welsh culture with our singing, also performing for charity fund raising. 4369 3378 Tempo Terrific Community Showband Active showband available to play at your community function. Wide ranging repertuore. Always seeking new members, come and join us and have fun with music. Follow us on Facebook Every Monday 5pm to 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church 4365 4414 www.tempoterriﬁc.com tempoterriﬁc@live.com Tuggerah Lakes Showband An enthusiastic group of people who play brass instruments, meet every Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse their crowd-pleasing music and play at communioty events Park Rd Band Hall Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm 0407 406 669

Playgroup Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup Parents and children meet

socially for the parents to make friends and learn more about parenting and the children to have fun and play together. 0 to 5 yrs Wednesday 10am-12noon Thursday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-12noon and 1.30pm-3pm Gosford Uniting Church Hall 129 Donnison St Gosford 4325 3695 gumnutsguc@gmail.com

Political Party Central Coast Greens Branch of Greens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting elected 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Politics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, education, land philosophy issues in a non partisan manner - 4th Thur every month besides Dec

Attention business owners - are you keen to grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships? Then why not attend a Biz Networking breakfast? Every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au CCLC Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge-partner not required for most sessions. www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4323 3456 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paintouts Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

Central Coast Cake Decorators Guild Sugarcraft demonstrations conversation and lunch Visitors welcome 4th Sat - 10am Walamba 50+ leisure and Learning Centre Gosford 4382 6236 lsroe@bigpond.com.au

Probus Clubs

Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 or 0466 513 600 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 or 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 9am - 12pm RSL Club 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441 Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal 4385 6276 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com

Kincumber View Club For ladies looking for a place to make friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days and home functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am 4390 2527

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, Probus Club of Avoca community quilting bees - Day Central Coast Women’s Health Centre 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach and Night Groups We offer counselling, Bowling Club 4325 4743 therapeutic and social groups, www.probussouthpacific.org/ www.cottagecrafts.net.au workshops, domestic violence microsites/avocabeach and abuse issues. All services 4382 3372 Central Coast Lapidary All Probus clubs have interesting guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, make new friends, fellowship. intellectual stimulus, and social activities.

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.

Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

CCLC Indoor Bowls Ladies - Mon 10am Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm Brisbane Waters Breakfast 4363 2360 or 0403 994 313 Toastmasters Club 8:30am-10:30am Fellowship of 2nd and Last Sat each month Australian Writers - The Hive and Library Erina A friendly and supportive group Shopping Centre for new and old writers. Gives 0459 240 183 encouragement and critique

are provided by women for women 4324 2533 www.cccwhc.com.au

Soroptimist International Brisbane Water Soroptimists speak for women and girls of all nations through awareness advocacy and action by supporting national and international programs 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal 4367 6331 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org

WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common of your work. Workshops and theme of wellbeing. to share Blue Gum Flat competitions wisdom and explore lifes Toastmasters 10am 3rd Sun potential. Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Conferance room Gosford Hotel Regular Powwows, WOW Mon 7.15-9.30pm 4363 2627 Wisdom gatherings, WOW Ourimbah RSL centralcoastfaw@live.com days and WOW courses check 4362 7227 our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au National Parks Association Gosford City Toastmasters info@wowgirls.com.au Central Coast 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Twice weekly bush walks on the Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm Central Coast and further afield, 4340 1929 varying distances and grades of emcloon@bigpond.net.au difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit Service Groups and make friends. Northern Settlement 4389 4423 or 4332 7378 Services - Volunteers jbthomson51@gmail.com Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing Sailability Gosford homes. Participation in sailing for People with a second language people with disabilities, mature encouraged to apply. age volunteers invited to help Training support provided us with all aspects of our 4334 3877 sailing operations - no sailing cvscc@nsservices.com.au experience required If you would like your Tuesday and Thursday Community Organisation Special Interest mornings listed here, see 4382 2035 or 4322 8227 Brisbane Water Caravan www.duckscrossing.org sailabilitygosford@gmail.com Club for the forms or contact located on the Central Coast Women’s Groups COAST Community News and looking for new members on Brisbane Water www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc Evening View Club 4344 4363 Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new Biz Plus Networking Association members welcome

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Reconciliation 2015 Art Competition entries on display

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Water is Life Festival in Gosford

SW Fair Trading Commissioner, Mr Rod Stowe has encouraged residents to attend the exhibition of entries in the Reconciliation 2015 Art Competition featured at Gosford Regional Gallery until Sunday, July 12.

The exhibition features the art work of award recipients in the competition celebrating National Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme, ‘It’s time to change up’ encouraged people to take action and spark change in their community. NSW Fair Trading organised the first Central Coast art exhibition in 2000 to assist Indigenous artists by providing somewhere for them to display their works. Mr Stowe said the opportunity to showcase

their talents changed it up for the local community, with work acknowledging themes of reconciliation and rewarding the artistic prowess of Aboriginal and other artists. “This year 118 entries were received and 17 awards valued at more than $10,000 were presented,” Mr Stowe said. “I’ve been really pleased to witness the growth of this exhibition and the opportunities it gives to Indigenous artists, many of whom are able to sell their

work,” he said. Mr Tim Braham, team leader, Gosford Regional Gallery, said he congratulated everyone who entered this year and commended them on the quality of their entries. “They included more than 30 entries from Central Coast schools highlighting themes of reconciliation and Indigenous culture in the school curriculum,” he said. Media release, 22 June 2015 Teresa Mullan, NSW Office of Finance and Services

The Gosford Diary For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, l et us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2. See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Wednesday, July 1 Gong Sound Bath Healing at The Rhythm Hut, 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Thursday, July 2 Beginner ukulele classes at The Rhythm Hut, 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Gallery from 10:00am to 4:00pm Central Coast Blues Society Jam, Breakers Wamberal featuring Paul Wilson, Ian Rowe, Phil Hewitt, Les Blundell and more Best of Open Mic, The Rhythm Hut, from 54:00pm

Friday, July 3 Manga Drawing with Matthew Lin, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, limited to 10 children, 10:00am to 12:00pm Heat 2 Discovered Kids, competition for emerging and unsigned vocalists and singer/songwriters at The Hub Erina from 6:30pm Grizzlee Train, Johnny Devilseed and Woodie McClean at Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain from 7:00pmt

Saturday, July 4 Water is Life Festival, The Rhythm Hut, 3:00pm to 9:00pm Frozen Kids Party at The Rhythm Hut, 10:30am to 12:00pm, booking essential

Monday, July 6 Stop Motion Animation workshop, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 1:30pm to 3:30pm Beginners didgeridoo workshop at The Rhythm Hut, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Tuesday, July 7 Winter Deck Sessions at The Rhythm Hut, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday, July 8 Making Mandala’s Eye of God, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 10:00am to 12:00pm Winter Deck Sessions at The Rhythm Hut, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Central Coast Gang Show, Laycock Street Community Theatre

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The Water is Life Festival is on July 3 at the Rhythm Hut, Gosford

he Water is Life Festival will be held on Saturday, July 4 at The Rhythm Hut, Gosford.

The festival includes live local music, food, drinks, a licensed bar, inspirational talks and community information stalls. The festival aims to create awareness and support for the protection of water on the Central Coast as well as other environmental issues on the Coast. “Even though the winter chill has set in, things will be heating up this winter holidays when the Rhythm Hut is host to the Water is Life Festival,” said event organiser, Mr Ian Sutton. “If you are someone who loves our local Central Coast and its Hinterland, our pristine natural waterways and majestic forests, our awesome local flora and fauna, and if you want to know how to protect these jewels of the Coast for everybody’s benefit, then come along to Water is Life and find out more about how the Central Coast needs you more than ever,” he said. According to Mr Sutton, the Water is Life Festival will be a collaboration of community leaders coming together to educate; to inspire; to call to action; to celebrate the ‘sacredness of water and the pristine natural environments on the Coast. “Throughout the day there will be short talks on a range of diverse topics including: water ecology; the cultural significance of the mountain’s environments and sacred sites; the importance

of protecting our local eco-tourism and farming industries to strengthen our region’s economy; and, the impacts of the mining/extractive industries on our communities and environment. “The musical lineup includes a showcase of local talent: Halfway Homebuoy; Novakayn; Jake Cassar; Loves Me Knot; Smoko Kahn; Ohana Chilled Sounds; and, Indigenous band Gambirra. All bands are donating their time in support of the festival. The Water is Life Festival

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Kalarni to assist at Netball World Cup

U10s play a tremendous game of junior footy

Gosford look to split the Eagles up the middle during the 2nd half at EDSACC Photo: Andrew Stark

Kalarni Orr will be a field play assistant at the Netball World Cup in Sydney in August

ifteen-year-old Kalarni Orr from East Gosford will be in the thick of the action when 192 of the world’s best netballers arrive in Sydney this August.

F The Gosford U10(1)s on the charge during round nine Photo: Andrew Stark

courageous performance from an undermanned Gosford Kariong U10(1)s team fell just two minutes shy of producing a memorable victory during round nine action of the Central Coast junior rugby league on Saturday, June 27. The Storm boys took on the well credentialed Erina Eagles at EDSACC Oval and with a number of regulars missing, were forced to elevate talented U9s players; Benji KeeneO’Keefe, Lorenzo Godoy and TJ Ghilardi, to make their competition grade debuts 12 months ahead of schedule. Despite the overly fresh faced appearance of their lineup, the patched up

Gosford side didn’t take a backward step at any stage during the contest and it was only a late Erina try that enabled the tri-colours to snatch a last gasp, 22-18 victory. The opening half had seen the young Stormers rip hardily into their work, taking a deserved 18-12 lead into the huddle following tries to rookie dummy half TJ Ghilardi and two slashing, 30 metre darts from

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impressive centre threequarter Jackson Pennell. After the break, a swag of unfriendly penalties thwarted Gosford’s momentum and despite working tirelessly in defence, the relentless attack of the Karalta Road boys ultimately prevailed in what was a tremendous game of junior footy. Later in the afternoon, the fledgling trio backed up to play staring roles in the U9(1)s 34-16 victory over Erina with Benji KeeneO’Keefe crossing for five tries. In other round nine results; the Storm U13(2) s have pushed their recent winning streak out to five, following a comprehensive 30-10 win over Terrigal. The Gosford Kariong U12(3)s played out a 2422 nail biter against the Bulldogs of Budgewoi. The U15(1)s were washed out at Berkeley Vale while the U14(1)s and U10(2)s ran into stiff opposition at Kincumber. Media release, 29 June 2015 Andrew Stark, Central Coast Rugby League

Kalarni was selected as a field of play assistant, or ball kid, as they are more commonly known, for the Netball World Cup in Sydney. Kalarni, as an athlete from the Central Coast Academy of Sport, has been selected as one of 30 field of play assistants for the event. The field of play assistant program is a joint program between Netball NSW and the Netball World Cup 2015. Kalarni will take on critical roles behind the scenes and courtside, experiencing the event from what could be seen as some of the ‘best seats in the house’. Kalarni said she is looking forward to being an official at games between Australia and England and Australia versus New Zealand. She will be a field of play assistant for seven games during the world cup. Kalarni started playing netball when she was nine and her positions are goal shooter and goal attack.

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Gosford stadium proves to be a New leasing policy good luck charm for Roosters T

he use, availability and long-term sustainability of many of Gosford City Council’s sport, recreational and other community facilities is set to improve under its recently adopted Community Leasing Policy.

he Roosters had a victory over the Titans on Sunday, June 28 in the first of their home games to be played at Central Coast Stadium this season.

The Sydney Roosters described the game, played in front of 12,500 eager NRL fans, as a “tough and scrappy affair”. The scoring opened in similar fashion to the previous week, when Shaun Kenny-Dowall went over in the corner off some nice passing from the Roosters. They saw a lot of possession in the opening fifteen minutes, being gifted a few penalties and being on the right side of a knock on. They looked sure to score until James Maloney threw a pass that was intercepted by Anthony Don, who ran ninety metres to score for the Titans. Dave Taylor look destined to score in a long range effort, until Boyd Cordner ran him down and threw him into touch forty metres out from the Roosters’ line. On the back of that tackle,

Local NRL fans turned out to see the Roosters play their home game against the Titans at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, June 28

Michael Jennings turned on the razzle dazzle with some outstanding footwork to put himself on the try scorers list for the afternoon. Right as the buzzer sounded on half time, Maloney strolled over after a break and a pass from Michael Jennings. The Roosters went into the break 18-4 and were looking the goods at Gosford. The Titans would open the scoring in the second half through the work of two ex Roosters, as Daniel Mortimer put up a kick that was eventually put down by Nene Macdonald to

bring the Titans within eight points. Shaun Kenny-Dowall came close to putting down a Mitchell Pearce bomb, but couldn’t get a grasp on it ingoal. There were plenty of close calls, but it just wasn’t a pretty game for either side. James Maloney got a penalty with one minute remaining in the game, took the shot at goal and the Roosters won this one 2010. The Sydney Roosters also hosted a rugby league clinic at the Central Coast Leagues Club on the day of the game, which was

attended by over 250 Coast children. A dance clinic was also conducted. Local businesses and Roosters’ sponsors also displayed their goods and services in the precinct area outside Central Coast Stadium. Website, 30 June 2015 Sydney Roosters Australian Sporting Attendances Austadiums Sport Email, 30 June 2015 Kath Casey, Central Coast Stadium

Council’s chief executive officer, Mr Paul Anderson said the new policy provides a modern and consistent approach to leasing Council-owned facilities across Gosford City. “We’ve revamped our previous policy to make sure the use of community buildings is fairer, equitable and transparent,” Mr Anderson said. “Importantly, there will be less exclusive use of buildings, which means that over time, more and more community facilities will become available for use by other community groups and residents. “Plus, the new leasing policy sets out a consistent process for granting and renewing leases for our facilities across the whole city. “It delivers greater clarity by identifying the roles and responsibilities for both Council and the lessees. “At the end of the day, we want to support all community groups in Gosford as much as possible and give everyone

the chance to benefit from our community assets,” he said. Council’s new community leasing policy will take effect for all new and renewed leases. “There is a lot of demand for our community facilities and buildings,” Mr Anderson said. “Our new policy will ensure everyone acknowledges that community assets are for all to benefit from and that any leases need to deliver these benefits. “While we understand that change like this can be a concern, it’s important that residents recognise the new leasing policy will maximise the use of Council-owned facilities and deliver real value for the lessees and wider Gosford community.” The Community Leasing Policy does not apply to commercial leasing arrangements with Council. Media release, 26 May 2015 Gosford council media

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voca Beach resident, Mr Warren Wilson, has been awarded with Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queens’ Birthday Honours list for his significant service to business and commerce through the sports entertainment industry and to the community of Western Sydney.

Mr Wilson is currently the chief executive officer of the Panthers Rugby League Club and has also been the chief executive officer of Warren Wilson Holdings from 2005 to 2011, NSE Totalisator Agency Board (TAB) from 1999 to 2004 and Sky Channel from 1995 to 1999. He was a member of the board of directors for St. Mary Rugby League Club from 1977 to 1984 and is currently a supporter of Panthers on the Prowl and

Panthers Women in League. Mr Wilson said that he received his letter informing him that he was being considered for the award 10 to 12 weeks in advance of the decision. “I know everyone who was involved” he said. “I came onto the board at St Mary Rugby League Club as a 19 year old and I spent about seven years there,” he said. “They built the leagues club and it’s the biggest in Australia,” Mr Wilson said.

“That was a good lesson and a great responsibility,” he said. Mr Wilson said that once he completed his business degree, he “went into the world of commerce.” “I’ve spent about 21 years working and being part of different committees and someone has been kind enough to nominate me.” “You do all of these things for your children,” Mr Wilson explained. “I raised funds for the Central Coast Grammar

School because my children went there, I was part of those committees because my children were part of those clubs.” “They did it with me,” Mr Wilson said. Mr Wilson said that he has since celebrated receiving the award with a family dinner, a nice day out with friends and has received many well wishes. Interview, 17 June 2015 Warren Wilson OAM Media release, 8 June 2015 Susan Fischer, office of the Governor General Victoria Power, journalist

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Australian Olympian Martin Dent wins Bay to Bay full marathon

Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season draw sees double the amount of home NSW derbies ollowing the announcement of the 201516 Hyundai A-:League draw, the Central Coast Mariners are excited to head into a Season 11 that includes the return of the iconic Gosford New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve clash, six NSW derbies at Central Coast Stadium and 13 home matches to be played at Gosford.

The action kicks off on October 10 with a home game at Central Coast Stadium against Perth Glory, where Nick Montgomery will lead the team for the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Hyundai A-League encounter. The Marinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular season campaign will be rounded out at home with the final fixture of the season on April 9 against the Newcastle Jets in an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;F3Derbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. A headline feature of the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draw is double the amount of home NSW derbies compared to last season that will see the team face off against Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney FC and the Newcastle Jets two times each on the Central Coast. Members and fans can also look forward to plenty of Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; action over the festive season with a battle against Western Sydney Wanderers locked in for the Australia Day long weekend on Saturday January 23. When it comes to away fixtures, at the top of the list sits a Boxing Day blockbuster against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium. The Central Coast Mariners have also worked in collaboration with Melbourne Victory to take the beautiful game to Geelong where we will face off against the reigning

Champions at Simonds Stadium. Shaun Mielekamp, Central Coast Mariners CEO said he was optimistic about the Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; side of the draw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is fantastic that we have regained our New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve fixture and this is one that we are proud to highlight as one of the must see events on the Central Coast each year,â&#x20AC;? Mielekamp said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lesson has been learnt and we expect that the New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve match is never forgotten about again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be lobbying the FFA to get some commitment on this as a permanent fixture, not only for the next few seasons, but also for every season moving forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Saturday night match against the Wanderers on the Australia Day long weekend is yet another big win in the draw that we are confident will sell out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until October 10th and see the Yellow Army in full voice, helping us join in together for an exciting season aheadâ&#x20AC;?, Mielekamp said.

Marathon winner Martin Dent (centre) with Mark Warren who came second (right) and Chris Fuchs who came third

he scenic Central Coast was on parade during the annual Bay-toBay Running Festival which took place on Sunday, June 14.

More than 750 runners made their way through Woy Woy and Point Clare as they headed to the finish line at Central Coast Stadium in either the full or half marathon events. The much coveted $1,000 prize money was claimed by Jack Colreavy, who finished the half marathon with a time of 37 minutes and 51 seconds. Regina Jepson claimed victory in the Open Female race, also taking out the top prize of $1,000. The 12-kilometre full

marathon was won by Australian Olympian Martin Dent, who completed the course in one hour, six minutes and 34 seconds. Claire Ashworth was the first female to finish the full marathon. Each year, the Bay to Bay aims to raise $50,000 on behalf of 20 local charities. This year, the major recipient of the fundraising was Blairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish, a local charity that provides pediatric special needs equipment to families with a physically disabled child.

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