Issue 116 of COAST Community News by Central Coast Newspapers

FRE

September 9, 2015

Your independent local newspaper

Issue 116

Ph: 4325 7369

Hallards Creek polluted – water supply at risk he Mountain D i s t r i c t s Association has called on the NSW minister for environment and heritage, Mr Mark Speakman to take a closer look at the current operations of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill.

Association president, Ms Elaine Raines and other residents met with a representative of the minister and with Mr Steve Beaman, the EPA’s director of water and waste on Tuesday, September 7 to discuss a recent sediment discharge from the landfill. The NSW EPA confirmed on Friday, September 4 that sediment-laden water had discharged from the Mangrove Mountain Landfill and entered a tributary of Hallards Creek which flows into Ourimbah Creek. Evidence of the discharge was provided to the EPA by staff from both Wyong and Gosford Councils and from local residents on Friday, August 21. A statement from the EPA said the authority’s officers inspected the Mangrove Mountain Landfill on August 21 “and observed a sediment trail leaving the premises. “The EPA is monitoring the situation to ensure that no further discharges occur,” the EPA statement said. “Investigators have interviewed the landfill operator and are continuing to gather information to determine if any offences have occurred.” According to the EPA, the time of the discharge is unknown.

Discolouration evident in Hallards Creek

“On August 21, a catchment management officer from Wyong Council provided the EPA with photographs taken that day indicating that sediment laden storm water had discharged from the Mangrove Mountain Landfill and entered a tributary of Hallards Creek which flows into Ourimbah Creek,” the EPA statement said. As an outcome of a 2014 Land and Environment Court mediation between Gosford Council and site operators, Mangrove Mountain Landfill, along with the Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club, Mangrove Mountain Golf Club and NSW RSL, the EPA is responsible for compliance with conditions of the company’s licence to operate a landfill at Mangrove Mountain.

Gosford Council is responsible for issues in relation to the dumping of clean fill to be used to build an improved golf course at the Mountain. Ourimbah Creek resident and scientist, Ms Pam O’Sullivan said she first noticed the discoloration in Ourimbah Creek at the beginning of August and made reports to Wyong Council and the EPA. “We have neighbours whose family have been in the valley for generations and they said they had never seen anything like it,” Ms O’Sullivan said. “The water was opaque, a whitey grey, tinged with green, not like if we usually get sediment coming into the creek because of a storm when it is a coffee colour. According to Ms

Landfill site at Mangrove Mountain

O’Sullivan and other residents who have walked from Ourimbah Creek to its junction with Hallards Creek and to the point where it meets the boundary fence of the landfill, the sedimentladen water may have been pumped from the landfill over a rise to end up in Hallards Creek. The volume of water that escaped from the site into Hallards Creek and Ourimbah Creek is also unknown, but residents believe it must have been substantial to impact so far down stream. “Anyone who walked through the very dense bush along the creeks would have seen the grip lock landfill fence line going out into the national park. “We saw pipes on the landfill side of the fence, up to the fence, rubble at

the base of the fence … silt on the ground, the native grasses have died and have been flattened, native shrubs are dead and dying.” Ms O’Sullivan, who has a Bachelor of Science and has done water watch testing programs, said she did a sweep for macro invertebrates in Hallards Creek and found no sign of life. “I did one in Stringy Bark Creek and it was teaming with life,” she said. “I didn’t think the Hallards Creek reading could be right so I traipsed all the way up again yesterday [Monday, September 7] and for 100 metres up Hallards Creek, I did repeated sweeps and within the water column itself, and I found not one single macro invertebrate. “To me that is indicating

that Hallards Creek is dead. “I notified Steve Beaman and he said he will get it surveyed by NSW Environment and Heritage,” she said. Ms O’Sullivan said she has been assured by Wyong Council that the water was not contaminated with any heavy metals or other dangerous chemicals but her concerns about the impact of the landfill on local waterways and the Central Coast water supply remain strong. She has neighbours who use Ourimbah Creek for everything, from irrigating their paddocks to bathing. Likewise, she asked the EPA to take leaf and tissue samples of the dead and dying vegetation along the creek and in the bush near the landfill’s boundary fence. “Something has happened to the vegetation that is killing it. “It could be water logging but it doesn’t seem right to me because some of those native plants are very sensitive to changes in soil chemistry. “We asked the EPA to do an analysis of sediment lying on the ground up there. “I am dumbfounded that if the EPA is investigating a suspected serious breach, why hasn’t it checked the biota in the water to see if it has been affected. “Why didn’t it check the dead and dying vegetation? “Why didn’t it take a sample of sediment to analyse? “Any scientist looking at the site would have said there has been an event here, what has changed?

Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Continued page 3

Directory

Page 2 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Chance to Win!

Gosford LGA emergency services directory

o a s t Community News and the Reviver Bar are giving away four gift vouchers each worth $50 for you to spend at one of the best regional bars in Australia.

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

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

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Regional Youth Support Services 4323 2374 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

The Reviver Bar, located at 37a Mann St Gosford, is the Central Coast’s only classic cocktail bar that lets you take a step back in time with classic cocktails in a relaxed, classy

Family and Relationships

atmosphere. The Reviver kitchen offers a full menu to choose from. Every Thursday night is jazz night at the Reviver Bar. Doors open at 4:00pm and the band starts at 6:30pm. Every second Thursday the genre is Creole supplied by Jiri Kirpac and the Red Hot Papas. Every alternate Thursday, it’s the 1960s soul jazz of Dorian Mode that brings the Reviver Bar

to life. To win one of four $50 Reviver Bar gift vouchers write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and mail it to Coast Community News Reviver Bar Competition, PO Box 1056 Gosford NSW 2250. Entries close 5pm, Monday, September 21. The winner of the Coast Community News Hurley Father’s Day Competition was Peter Woodley from Springfield.

Prize winners may be required to pick up their prize from our Gosford office. Entries may be passed on to prize providers for marketing purposes.

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

Animal Rescue

Health

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

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

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

About us Central Coast Newspapers is a local, family owned business that publishes and distributes three Central Coast Newspapers every fortnight. All staff are also locals and between them, the three papers cover the entire Central Coast. Each paper focuses specifically on an area bound by postcodes as follows:

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

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

Publisher/Editor:

Journalist:

Cec Bucello

Jackie Pearson

Graphic design:

Sales Manager:

Justin Stanley

Val Bridge

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

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

Peninsula News Post Codes 2256 and 2257; Coast Community News Post Codes 2250, 2251, 2260; and Wyong Regional Chronicle Post Codes 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263. All articles are sourced and dated so that readers will know when and where the information came from and where they can perhaps get more information. All articles are edited and given a heading and are often quite

different from what was originally received. Contributions are welcome and are preferred in email form, ideally with any relevant photographs attached. Contributions must include the contributor’s name, address and phone numbers. This is not for publication but name and suburb will be published and anonymous contributions will not be included.

Assistant Journalists: Victoria Power

Ph: 4325 7369 Email: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Next Edition: Coast Community News 117 Deadline: September 21 Publication date: September 23 2250 - Bucketty, Calga, Central Mangrove, East Gosford, Erina, Erina Fair, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Greengrove, Holgate, Kariong, Kulnura, Lisarow, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain, Matcham, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mount White, Narara, Niagara Park, North Gosford, Peats Ridge, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Somersby, Springfield, Tascott, Ten Mile Hollow, Upper Mangrove, Wendoree Park, West Gosford, Wyoming 2251 - Avoca Beach, Bensville, Bouddi, Copacabana, Davistown, Green Point, Kincumber, MacMasters Beach, Picketts Valley, Saratoga, Yattalunga 2260 - Foresters Beach, Nortfh Avoca, Terrigal, Wamberal

also, see the Not for Profit organisations directory inside

ISSN 1839-9045 - Print Post Approved - PP100001843 - Printed by New Age Printing

Get the most out of your advertising dollar

Advertise in a Central Coast Newspaper for maximum exposure at a realistic price. Multiple booking and multiple publication discounts apply to all display advertisements. Enjoy the benefits of being in a well-read publication with relevant news content. Contact us now for more information or visit our website. Peninsula Community Access Edition 373

FREE

News Phone 4325 7369 Fax 4321 0940

Community Access

Council proceeds with review of environmental lands

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 75

Buddhist Temple development application formally lodged

Gosford Council has decided to review of its environmental lands, despite the opposition of two councillors, the Central Coast Greens and the Community Environment Network.

Councillors and staff support COSS Both councillors and council staff are claiming to support Gosford’s unique Coastal Open Spaces System, as part of ongoing discussions about a proposal to review environmental zones and related issues. Councillors and staff discussed the review at a Gosford Council strategy-policy workshop held on Tuesday, July 21. Cr Hillary Morris reported that recommendations relating to the review of environmental zones had been amended to exclude both existing and proposed Coastal Open Spaces System land. The initial recommendations put to the Tuesday, July 14, meeting of Gosford Council stated that the 30 per cent of land yet-to-be-acquired for COSS and potentially existing COSS land, could have been subject to rezoning as part of a proposed Urban Edge Study. The amended recommendations that were presented to the July 28 meeting specifically excluded: “All land west of the M1; land owned by Gosford Council; crown land; and land that is existing or proposed COSS”. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said

Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 114

he $3 million Marina Cove concept could be open for business by March 2016, once it received the go-ahead from Gosford Council, according to Commercial HQ director, Mr Tim Gunasinghe.

Peninsula land will be part of Gosford Council’s urban edge study

Cr Hillary Morris

“In the Central Coast Regional Strategy (2005), the state government planned for population growth of 100,000 by 2031 on the Central Coast with no new greenfield areas in Gosford LGA,” Ms Smith said. She said she believed the proposed urban fringe study was in direct conflict with Council’s own biodiversity strategy. She said that the Council’s own Biodiversity Strategy stated: “This concentration of urban development in the existing urban footprint assists in biodiversity conservation and management by minimising disturbance to the natural vegetated areas.” Ms Smith said: “The deferred land holds environmental and scenic values. “There is no strategic basis for the urban fringe study rather it appears to be a land grab for residential development into environmental sensitive lands that have been identified for over 30 years,” she said. Gosford Council agenda SF.13, 28 Jul 2015 Media release, 26 Jul 2015 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens Media release, 27 Jul 2015 Jane Smith, Community Environment Network Interview, 28 Jul 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Two significant Two years of pain nearly at an end for developments approved by JRPP Marina Cove concept T As someone who grew up on the Central Coast and has spent all his life here, Mr Gunasinghe said getting approval for the Marina Cove had been “two years of pain”. The concept had to be reconfigured following the April super storm and the redesign went before Gosford Council for approval at its Tuesday, August 11 meeting. “Doing something with the Gosford waterfront has been talked about for my entire life and nothing ever gets done,” Mr Gunasinghe said. “Lend Lease pulled out of the finger wharf concept and Council has its master plan, but it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars,” he said. Meanwhile, his Marina

the environmental zones review was necessary because when the Gosford Local Environment Plan was drawn up in 2014, some land was “deferred” from being zoned in accordance with new categories determined by the NSW Government. In particular, he said the then Minister for Planning, Mr Brad Hazzard “decided our COSS land was no different to any other environmental land across NSW. “We said we didn’t want educational establishments or dwellings that are allowed in some environmental zones in the COSS land. “So we said we were not going to rezone land into a temporary LEP zone and we are never going to do that until we get a zone suitable for COSS,” Mr Anderson said. According to Mr Anderson, the current Minister for Planning, Mr Rob Stokes, is prepared to work with Gosford Council to create a special zone for COSS. “So we finally got some sense out of State Government but we have to do the review because we are now running three different planning instruments and we want to go to one planning instrument,” Mr Anderson said.

He said the NSW Government is in the process of enacting the special zone. “In reality, our urban edge study gives a whole lot of protection to COSS because it reinforces our objectives and enhances what we have got in Gosford City,” he said. “I am pleased that I have been able to confirm that COSS lands are excluded from the review and the COSS strategy will be continued,” said Cr Morris. “I commend Council for persevering with seeking to convince the government to create a separate zoning for COSS (E5), as COSS lands are community owned nature reserves and not part of the E1 National Parks and Nature Reserves Zoning,” she said. Gosford Council Agenda SF.13, 28 Jul 2015 Media release, 26 Jul 2015 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens Media release, 27 Jul 2015 Jane Smith, Community Environment Network Interview, 28 Jul 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Cove concept consists of 10 pre-fabricated eateries that he said would “draw people to the waterfront”. “They are modular, commercial, factory-built structures, that are built off site and then attached to services on site,” he said. According to Mr Gunasinghe, all 10 eateries have already been leased and no two will serve the same type of food. The Marina Cove will include Japanese, Singaporean, Italian, Pizzas and Burgers, Caribbean, Indian, Tappas and a café. All 10 eateries will also be licensed. “We have redesigned the development to raise it 1.25 metres above current ground level to protect it from storm surges and sea level rise.

“When we put up the original design to Council, we had a unanimous decision to move forward and support us,” he said. The land will be leased from the NSW Government for 15 years with renewal opportunities. “I could have it ﬁnished for March. “It is about making Gosford a destination, and I am working with Central Coast Tourism, because at the moment, people drive to the Reptile Park and turn around and go back to Sydney. “Gosford is not a destination at the moment, it is a hole in the middle of a doughnut,” he said. Interview, 10 August 2015 Tim Gunasinghe, CommercialHQ Jackie Pearson, journalist

A montage of the Buddhist temple and ancillary buildings

will create 5,000 much- has been spent so far by development application for the long talked about Buddhist the site. the applicants. The NSW Department needed local jobs. Temple has been formally lodged with Wyong Council.

Council has received an application for a Buddhist temple and ancillary buildings on a 2.61ha parcel of land at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, on the proposed Chinese Theme Park site. The $83.5million proposal includes Buddhist ceremonial and meditation halls, a 244 unit, four storey

pilgrim lodge, basement car parking area, internal roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure. The development proposes 24 hour per day and seven day per week operation as a place of public worship employing over 150 fulltime staff and with 20 monks residing full time at the lodge.

The application will be publicly exhibited within the coming weeks for public comment. This site forms part of the 15.7ha Australia China Theme Park site which is currently under consideration for a planning proposal to allow a range of additional tourist related uses to be considered on

of Planning and Environment has issued a gateway determination for the proposal and the applicant is undertaking a range of studies as part of the planning proposal process. In response to the lodgement, Cr Lloyd Taylor said: “This application is the beginning of a $500 million development for Wyong shire that

“The ﬂow-on effect of other associated jobs will be staggering,” Cr Taylor said. “When completed, the complex will incorporate 50 restaurants, a 500 seat theatre, parks, waterways and a hotel,” he said. “I am very happy this application has been lodged and it demonstrates the commitment to proceed, as over a million dollars

“The development application fee itself is close to $100,000. “In the coming months, everybody will have the opportunity to see the extent of the vision regarding this plan,” Cr Taylor said. Media release, 27 July 2015 Wyong Council media Email, 28 July 2015 Lloyd Taylor, Wyong Council

THIS ISSUE contains 51 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info

www.centralcoastnews.net

Your independent local newspaper

Edition 374

August 7, 2015

Recommendations from the Council’s strategy-policy workshop resulted in Coastal Open Spaces System land being excluded from the review. Land currently zoned E1 and E2, including national parks, nature reserves and ecologically endangered communities remain in the review. In speaking against the motion to go ahead with the review, Cr Morris said she was concerned the review would find land currently zoned as environmental suitable for green fields residential development. The Central Coast Greens and CEN have also opposed the intention to allow further green field development within the Gosford Local Government Area. They have stated that the Central Coast Regional Strategy recognised that Council should focus on urban infill rather than expand into rural or environmental lands. “We already have extensive urban sprawl east of the freeway, and too few green belts protecting our smaller villages and towns,” said Greens spokesperson Ms Kate da Costa. According to Ms Jane Smith from the Community Environment Network, Gosford Council is approaching the environmental zone review with a sense of urgency in order to ensure the State Government honours its commitment to have a new environmental zone that is appropriate for COSS. However, Ms Smith said the urban fringe review is not urgent and could put some environmentally sensitive land at risk of rezoning for future residential development. She said the council did not have to provide for future residential growth.

Peninsula

E FRE

August 12, 2015 3 August 2015

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

One of the approved buildings on the corner of 43 Beane St and Keevers Ln Gosford

wo more signiﬁcant developments received approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) when it met on Thursday, July 16.

Gosford Council mayor and JRPP representative, Cr Lawrie McKinna said approval was given for $7.5 million worth of extensions and other works at North Gosford Private Hospital. “It has to go through the JRPP because it is a hospital,” Cr McKinna said. A $25.5 million residential and commercial development at 43 Beane St was also given the green

light by the JRPP. Cr McKinna said the JRPP requested more information on a third development, a residential ﬂat building at 21-23 Mann St, Gosford. “It will go back to the JRPP and will be reassessed on its merits in September,” Cr McKinna said. He said he had not yet been notiﬁed of when the

next Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel meeting would be held. However, he expected the major three-tower Waterside development in Mann St would soon be reviewed by the JRPP. Interview, 11 August 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Artist's impression of Marina Cove under Brian McGowan Bridge on Gosford's waterfront

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

News Phone 4325 7369 Fax 4321 0940

Peninsula

E FRE

Community Access August 26, 2015

Your independent local newspaper

Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 115

17 August 2015

Edition 375

FREE

News Phone 4325 7369 Fax 4321 0940

E FRE

September 9, 2015

September 4, 2015

Council buys more land for rail underpass Gosford Council has decided to buy more land than originally planned for the Woy Woy railway underpass. Council had previously resolved to acquire land for road widening purposes in accordance with its Land Transaction Policy and using grant funding in August 2014. Changes have subsequently been made by Transport NSW to the proposed rail crossing location and orientation. As a result, Council adopted a recommendation made by its department of construction and operations to increase the road widening previously required from the property at 170 Woy Woy Rd. The whole project includes a major realignment of Woy Woy Rd at Horsfield Rd and widening down Bulls Hill, construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge and associated works, construction of a new rail underpass and roundabout adjacent to the Woy Woy treatment plant as well as a major realignment of Nagari Rd. “Stage one work encompassing the construction of the pedestrian underpass adjacent to the existing level crossing near Rawson Rd has been completed,” according to a report prepared by Council staff. Stage two of the overall project, which includes construction of the rail underpass, reconstruction of Nagari Rd and the construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge required the partial acquisition of a number of privately- and Councilowned properties. The acquisition process is currently nearing completion, according to the report. Since March 2015, the components which directly affect rail infrastructure will be managed by Transport NSW with Gosford Council being given responsibility for delivering the remainder of the project. “Transport NSW has made changes to the orientation and construction methodology of the rail underpass, which now requires an increase in the area of land needing to be acquired from one of the privately-owned land parcels.” The area now requiring acquisition is 900 square metres,

an increase of 850 square metres. “Preliminary discussions with the property owner have been positive. Therefore it is recommended that Council proceed with the revised land acquisition,” the report to Council stated. The report also asked Council to note additional title information relating to COSS and reserve land included in the project. Cr Craig Doyle said the acquisition did involve COSS land that was “inadvertently included”. “Quite a large parcel of the land we are talking about is actually road reserve and the area doesn’t have the attributes we need in our COSS land,” Cr Doyle said. Cr Gabby Bowles said the issue of the COSS land inclusion had also been discussed at a meeting of Council’s environmental subcommittee. “When it first came to light, COSS land was needed for this infrastructure upgrade it was found that a great portion of land is actually covered by existing roadway,” Cr Bowles said. “Also land previously held had been reclassified as COSS land five years ago but the infrastructure project identified over 20 years ago,” she said.Cr Hillary Morris she believed Council had an agreement in place that when land was sold to the RMS for the project, money would go back into COSS. “That is not mentioned here but I do have the previous resolution, and it is a shame it wasn’t identified as road reserve in the first place,” Cr Morris said. Cr Chris Burke said the issue had been discussed with RMS NSW two years ago and Council had been told the land would be compulsorily acquired irrespective of its classification as COSS land. “They pointed that out to us in no uncertain terms so we are getting money for jam,” Cr Bourke said. The recommendation to acquire the land was carried with only Cr Morris voting against it. Gosford Council agenda CON.25 11 Aug 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Mammoth hospital upgrade proposal on exhibition

Former Gosford mayor and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has accepted a Research and Youth Enterprises consultancy role with the project team at Regional Youth Support Services. He is also working with Coast Shelter on strategic marketing and fund raising. Mr Holstein has a long history with both organisations, being instrumental in establishing the Parkside Multi Service Youth Facility in Gosford and also the initial Coast Shelter community restaurant for the homeless. Coast Shelter CEO Mr Laurie

It came the day after the NSW Parliament debated the closure, with members of the Peninsula and surrounding community cheering from the gallery. “The government is signing a death warrant for the town,” Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith told Parliament. “Businesses will struggle as the heart of Woy Woy, the motor registry, is ripped out,” she said. Services NSW Minister Mr Dominic Perrottet said in reply: “The government will continue to monitor services in Woy Woy.” “It will be difficult to monitor the services as there are no state services left in Woy Woy,” Ms Smith said. Former Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews attended the debate to show support for Ms Smith. “It is outrageous and will inconvenience thousands of people from the Peninsula,” Ms Andrews said.

“The Baird Government just wants to save money at the expense of the people,” she said. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said Ms Smith was “grandstanding” about the RMS closure. However Ms Smith and other members of the opposition benches said 15,000 signatures on a petition was not grandstanding. Ms Linda Coggins, a driving instructor from the Peninsula, also attended the debate. “The main point Mr Crouch was trying to make was that there were 800 car spaces available in Gosford,” Ms Coggins said. “What he doesn’t seem to understand is that those spaces fill up by about 8:30am by commuters using the train,” she said. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, spoke in support of Ms Smith. “The Minister needs to know there is only one small road heading into Gosford called the Brisbane Water Dr and the traffic is horrendous,” Mr Harris said. “We haven’t won today but

we will fight until the Peninsula receives the services it deserves,” Ms Smith said. Patonga resident Ms Jeune Coach, who is 85, said she had received a letter from Services NSW to say the motor registry had been relocated to Gosford. Ms Coach said she had received a brochure in the mail which outlined what would be provided by a new mobile service that would be available in Woy Woy from the end of August. Ms Coach said she passed her driving license with flying colours in June but still chose to have a 30km license restriction and did not drive at night. She said her main concern about driving to Gosford to use RMS services was not the drive but the lack of parking and the need to walk to the Services NSW shopfront. Media release, 7 Aug 2015 Kathy Smith, Member for Gosford Interview, 12 Aug 2015 Jeune Coach, Patonga Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Mayor defends environmental impact of rail underpass

THIS ISSUE contains 51 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie McKinna has defended the council’s environmental standards in the design of the second stage of the Woy Woy railway underpass.

proposal to redevelop Gosford Hospital and commence the ﬁrst stage of a new Health and Wellbeing Precinct (HWP) is now on exhibition for community feedback.

The Department of Planning and Environment is keen to hear the community’s views on the application, which seeks to: demolish existing buildings and carry out site preparatory works; refurbish existing hospital buildings; carry

out road works including closing Beane St West, converting Holden St into a pedestrian plaza (accessible by emergency and service vehicles only), internal upgrades to Hospital Rd and upgrading intersections with Racecourse Rd.

The proposed plans also include the construction of a new 11 storey hospital wing with rooftop helipad, a new seven-level multistorey car park with approximately 803 parking spaces and a covered pedestrian link to the main hospital entrance.

Two new six and ﬁve storey buildings are to be constructed above the car park for health related purposes and administration activities. Ancillary works will include hospital signage, landscaping and lot consolidation, including consolidating the existing hospital and Health and Wellbeing Precinct

sites into one and two allotments, respectively. A spokesperson for the Department of Planning and Environment said the local community always has an opportunity to share their views. “ C o m m u n i t y consultation is an integral part of the planning process and the applicant will have to respond to the feedback

we receive and this is taken into consideration when we develop our recommendations,” the spokesperson said. Submissions can be made until Friday, September 11. Media release, 13 August 2015 NSW Planning and Environment media

In a media release issued last week, Cr McKinna said that “extensive measures” would be in place to protect the sensitive environmental areas at Bulls Hill. “Some Council-owned properties have been acquired for the project’s second stage including part of the Nagari Road Bush Reserve, some Coastal Open Space System (COSS) land and part of the sewage treatment plant site. “An Environmental Impact Statement highlighted that the works will deliver major community benefits and with the appropriate mitigation measures any impact to the natural environment will be minimal.

“The COSS land that has been acquired in this particular area for the works represents less than one per cent of the over 2500 hectares of land across Gosford City that is currently secured within Council’s COSS. “This COSS land was originally acquired to help protect the nearby wetlands, but the stage two works and associated environmental protection measures have been designed to ensure there is minimal impact on the wetlands. “Importantly, the compensation for the COSS land that’s been acquired will be used to purchase even more valuable environmentally sensitive land across Gosford City to include in the COSS,” Cr McKinna added. The NSW Government has so far committed $52 million in funding to help Council design and implement the Rawson Road Railway Level Crossing

Issue 76

Alison Homestead ofﬁcially re-opened

Maher said, “Chris Holstein brings 25 years of knowledge in government relations to the Shelter; experience that will assist us in dealing with the plight of the homeless.” RYSS has operated since 1986 as a one-stop shop for youth aged 12 to 25 years and their families. It provides individual case management, advice and referral services, arts services and transitional housing. RYSS CEO Ms Kim McLoughry said she was pleased to have someone of Chris’s background and ability joining the organization. Media release, 18 Aug 2015 Laurie Maher, Coast Shelter

The ﬁrst six months of 2015 have seen Gosford Council provide the Peninsula with signiﬁcant road renewal, environmental, sports and recreation projects, according to general manager, Mr Paul Anderson.

Replacement Project. The level crossing at Rawson Rd will be closed when the new vehicle underpass at the base of Bulls Hill is completed. The underpass will connect Nagari Rd to Woy Woy Rd. Cr McKinna, said he was pleased to see work had started on “this important stage of the project” following the completion of the new pedestrian underpass. “Earlier this year I was joined by the NSW Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay to open the new $4.5 million pedestrian and cyclist underpass near the intersection of Rawson Rd and Railway St. “These works will deliver significant safety and transport improvements for both road and rail users,” he said. Media release, 21 Aug 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

A progress report for the first six months of the year stated road renewal projects were completed across Umina. The upgrade of the Woy Woy sewage pumping station was part of a program to the performance of

the region’s sewerage network. Completion of the Lance Webb Reserve stabilizing wall at Ettalong was included in the report as a culture, recreation and sporting highlight. The installation of extensive new fitness equipment at the Peninsula Leisure Centre was listed as another highlight. The report also lists the completion of 386 metres of stormwater drainage in Lone Pine Ave, Umina. Gosford Council agenda GOV.112, 25 Aug 2015

Travel safety forum A free Getting Around Safely forum will be held at the Ettalong senior citizens’ centre on Tuesday, September 8. It will feature information and practical advice from Transport for NSW, NSW TrainLink, NSW Police, NRMA Safer Driving School and both Councils’ Road Safety Officers. There will also be authorised child restraint fitters and mobility

scooter suppliers at the forum. Attendees will receive free morning tea and a forum giveaway bag. The free Getting Around Safely forums have been made possible through funding from Transport for NSW. The session will run from 10am to 12pm. Media release, 18 Aug 2015 Nathan Slade, Gosford Council

THIS ISSUE contains 67 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 116

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

The new wing on the Alison Homestead

he Mountain D i s t r i c t s Association has called on the NSW minister for environment and heritage, Mr Mark Speakman to take a closer look at the current operations of the Mangrove Mountain Landﬁll.

The re-opened Alison Homestead

he long awaited rebuild of Alison Homestead is complete and the step towards returning Wyong District Museum Cultural Grants program. “The Historical homestead officially re-opened its doors on Tuesday, September the property to its full and Historical Society operational glory which volunteers for their Society has a long 1.

The Homestead, whose history dates back to 1875, fell victim to an arson attack in December 2011, which burned the original heritage building, containing the museum, to the ground. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the rebuild and restoration project had been a slow and painstaking process and he was excited to see the valuable heritage building now complete. “Alison Homestead is an important link in our network of community and cultural facilities as it represents the arrival and location of the region’s

best known pioneering families,” Cr Eaton said. “This has been a true community rebuild as Council worked closely with volunteers from the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society through every stage to ensure the facility retained its historical integrity and met the needs of user groups and visitors. “The rebuild represents a blend of old and new, with restoration to the surviving portion of the homestead and a new building within the original footprint“ The project included

delicate restoration works and works to improve site access including formalised car parking, a bus turning bay, bus drop-off area for visiting groups and widening and sealing the driveway and entry. According to Council’s manager, community partnerships and planning Ms Julie Vaughan, the new and improved Alison Homestead design utilises functional spaces to maximise the use as a museum as well as a learning and cultural centre. “The Homestead opening is the ﬁrst

will be realised in October when the museum will open its doors to the public once more. “Although many priceless historical items, photographs and documents were sadly lost in the ﬁre, the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society saved and cleaned as many items as possible and these will be displayed in the new museum area. “In addition, in 2002, almost 20,000 documents were scanned or saved in a digital format and these will also be displayed for the public to view. “I commend the

tireless efforts to rebuild this collection of Wyong’s history and encourage everyone in the community to visit Alison Homestead when the museum reopens in October as part of the Pioneers Centenary celebrations.” Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC was on hand at the re-opening of the homestead to present a $1,700 grant to the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society. The grant was awarded to the society through the NSW Government’s

Hallards Creek polluted – water supply at risk T

Council progresses on Peninsula projects

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

Gosford Hospital proposed redevelopment

MPs David Harris, Kathy Smith and David Mehan with Peninsula residents at NSW Parliament for the debate on the closure of Woy Woy Motor Registry

Motor Registry closes The Woy Woy Motor Registry in Victoria Road closed on Friday, August 7.

Your independent local newspaper

31 August 2015

Former MP joins RYSS

standing commitment to recording the history of the Wyong shire, and I am proud that the NSW Government is supporting this commitment”, Mr MacDonald said. “This funding injection is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to increasing opportunities for participation in arts and cultural activities in local communities,” he said.

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Media releases, September 1, 2015 Wyong Council media Mitchell Cutting, Office of Scot MacDonald

Association president, Ms Elaine Raines and other residents met with a representative of the minister and with Mr Steve Beaman, the EPA’s director of water and waste on Tuesday, September 7 to discuss a recent sediment discharge from the landfill. The NSW EPA confirmed on Friday, September 4 that sediment-laden water had discharged from the Mangrove Mountain Landfill and entered a tributary of Hallards Creek which flows into Ourimbah Creek. Evidence of the discharge was provided to the EPA by staff from both Wyong and Gosford Councils and from local residents on Friday, August 21. A statement from the EPA said the authority’s officers inspected the Mangrove Mountain Landfill on August 21 “and observed a sediment trail leaving the premises. “The EPA is monitoring the situation to ensure that no further discharges occur,” the EPA statement said. “Investigators have interviewed the landfill operator and are continuing to gather information to determine if any offences have occurred.” According to the EPA, the time of the discharge is unknown.

Discolouration evident in Hallards Creek

“On August 21, a catchment management officer from Wyong Council provided the EPA with photographs taken that day indicating that sediment laden storm water had discharged from the Mangrove Mountain Landfill and entered a tributary of Hallards Creek which flows into Ourimbah Creek,” the EPA statement said. As an outcome of a 2014 Land and Environment Court mediation between Gosford Council and site operators, Mangrove Mountain Landfill, along with the Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club, Mangrove Mountain Golf Club and NSW RSL, the EPA is responsible for compliance with conditions of the company’s licence to operate a landfill at Mangrove Mountain.

Gosford Council is responsible for issues in relation to the dumping of clean ﬁll to be used to build an improved golf course at the Mountain. Ourimbah Creek resident and scientist, Ms Pam O’Sullivan said she ﬁrst noticed the discoloration in Ourimbah Creek at the beginning of August and made reports to Wyong Council and the EPA. “We have neighbours whose family have been in the valley for generations and they said they had never seen anything like it,” Ms O’Sullivan said. “The water was opaque, a whitey grey, tinged with green, not like if we usually get sediment coming into the creek because of a storm when it is a coffee colour. According to Ms

Landﬁll site at Mangrove Mountain

O’Sullivan and other residents who have walked from Ourimbah Creek to its junction with Hallards Creek and to the point where it meets the boundary fence of the landfill, the sedimentladen water may have been pumped from the landfill over a rise to end up in Hallards Creek. The volume of water that escaped from the site into Hallards Creek and Ourimbah Creek is also unknown, but residents believe it must have been substantial to impact so far down stream. “Anyone who walked through the very dense bush along the creeks would have seen the grip lock landfill fence line going out into the national park. “We saw pipes on the landfill side of the fence, up to the fence, rubble at

the base of the fence … silt on the ground, the native grasses have died and have been ﬂattened, native shrubs are dead and dying.” Ms O’Sullivan, who has a Bachelor of Science and has done water watch testing programs, said she did a sweep for macro invertebrates in Hallards Creek and found no sign of life. “I did one in Stringy Bark Creek and it was teaming with life,” she said. “I didn’t think the Hallards Creek reading could be right so I traipsed all the way up again yesterday [Monday, September 7] and for 100 metres up Hallards Creek, I did repeated sweeps and within the water column itself, and I found not one single macro invertebrate. “To me that is indicating

that Hallards Creek is dead. “I notified Steve Beaman and he said he will get it surveyed by NSW Environment and Heritage,” she said. Ms O’Sullivan said she has been assured by Wyong Council that the water was not contaminated with any heavy metals or other dangerous chemicals but her concerns about the impact of the landfill on local waterways and the Central Coast water supply remain strong. She has neighbours who use Ourimbah Creek for everything, from irrigating their paddocks to bathing. Likewise, she asked the EPA to take leaf and tissue samples of the dead and dying vegetation along the creek and in the bush near the landfill’s boundary fence. “Something has happened to the vegetation that is killing it. “It could be water logging but it doesn’t seem right to me because some of those native plants are very sensitive to changes in soil chemistry. “We asked the EPA to do an analysis of sediment lying on the ground up there. “I am dumbfounded that if the EPA is investigating a suspected serious breach, why hasn’t it checked the biota in the water to see if it has been affected. “Why didn’t it check the dead and dying vegetation? “Why didn’t it take a sample of sediment to analyse? “Any scientist looking at the site would have said there has been an event here, what has changed? Continued page 3

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford - Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 - Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 - E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net - Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

www.gosfordnews.org

News

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 3

rom Page 1

“Whether it is this site or any other site, I am so disillusioned and disgusted at the EPA and their casual off hand way of treating serious events. “This is our water supply. “I can’t believe that Hallards Creek, which should be relatively pristine, is dead and even now it still has sediment in the bottom of it. “Stringy Bark Creek is clean, the water is so clean it almost hits you in the eye, and we’ve still got a level of turbidity coming out of Hallards Creek,” she said. The EPA has not yet issued new licensing requirements for Mangrove Mountain Landfill so no tipping of waste is currently permitted on site. However, Mangrove Mountain residents have reported covered trucks entering and departing from Hallards Rd, which may indicate dumping is taking place without the license being finalised. Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson said he could not comment on whether or not trucks were currently entering or leaving the site but said it was a matter the EPA was currently looking into. Cells have to be lined and approved by the EPA before the site can take waste.

Golfers with Mangrove Mountain Landfill in the background Photo Courtesy of ABC

Elaine Raines said she does not believe a development application of the type that has permitted the Mangrove Mountain Landfill to operate would be allowed under Gosford Council’s current Local Environment Plan (LEP). “The consent orders issued by the Land and Environment Court in August 2014 were actually very vanilla documents and mean nothing. “Council issued a press release that says everyone

will be happy because we are going to get a golf course and clean fill only, but it was very misleading. “For 10 years there has been an outcry over this landfill and when I got the consent orders and press release, I was very concerned,” she said. According to Ms Raines, the nitty gritty of how the landfill site will be controlled by any new EPA licence will be set out in a Leachate Management Plan and an Environment Management

Plan, both of which were referred to in the Land and Environment Court consent orders and are yet to be finalised. “The community is still saying it was a good outcome and Gosford Council has successfully negotiated itself out of the equation; they say they can’t stop the development because it is the subject of court orders and controlled by the EPA.” She said she is aware of letters from Gosford Council

asking the EPA to stop the dump because of the threat it posed to the local water supply. According to Ms Raines, the new license will permit Mangrove Mountain Landfill to dump an additional 1.34 million cubic metres of yet to be specified waste plus clean fill for the golf course. She said based on levies charged by the EPA, she has calculated that the regulator stands to make $160 million in fees from the landfill site. “We don’t want an extra

1.34 million cubic metres of waste coming to the mountains. “We don’t think landfill in any form is an appropriate development on this aquifer. “A lot of the rubbish put there is illegal dumping because it is outside the licence conditions and yet there hasn’t been any punishment at all.” Ms Raines said she believes the landfill operator “will be beaten with a feather” over the latest sediment discharge into Hallards and Ourimbah Creek. “We want the environment minister to intervene. “Everyone’s saying we can’t do anything about it, but someone has given a 1.34 million cubic metre licence for waste to go into a water catchment area. “Even the EPA has told us that they may be in contempt of court if they don’t issue the licence.” Media statement, Sep 4, 2015 Elizabeth Coad, NSW Environment Protection Authority Interview, Sep 7, 2015 Pam O’Sullivan, Ourimbah Creek resident Interview, Sep 7, 2015 Elaine Raines, Mountain Districts Association Interview, Sep 8, 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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

VENUE: The Entertainment Grounds WHEN: Every Sunday TIME:

8.00am till 1.00pm

Rain, Hail or Shine

NO DOGS

(Gosford Racecourse)

The market will operate each Sunday from 8.00am till 1.00pm Rain, Hail or Shine.

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/ Gosfordcityfarmersmarket

Enquiries:

Gosford City Farmers’ Market

finefoodmarket@bigpond.com

Gosford Racecourse,

Mob: 0427 630 144

4 Racecourse Rd, Gosford West

News

Page 4 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Caddy Club site is the preferred option for multi-level library he former Caddy Club site adjacent to Gosford Council administration offices on Mann St was recommended as the preferred site for the new Gosford City library including the Gosford 50+ centre and smart work hub.

A report to the ordinary council meeting on Tuesday, September 8 also recommended an investigation of the opportunities for a youth space within the new library complex to create a community hub. Gosford Council’s manager of property and economic development has provided advice on a ‘high level starting point’ for what might be built on the Caddy Club site to ensure the overall development potential of the site is maximised. The building proposed for the site would provide five levels of 1,500 to 1,550 square metres each plus

parking. The design includes a ground floor café area and integration of the street frontage with that of Council’s. “This footprint would likely deliver, at the recommended library size of 4,500 square metres, a three level library. “The current 50+ Centre is roughly 820 square metres and the Smart Work Hub is just under 400 square metres,

These could be expanded to say 1,000 square metres and 500 square metres respectively and occupy the fourth floor.” Another floor could be for educational or similar purposes, the report said. If Council built five levels for the library, current zoning appears to allow the construction of a 5,000 square metre residential tower behind, delivering 35 to 40 apartments. According to the report,

financing for the project would come from annual fees received from the State Library for the provision of library services (around $400,000 per year), the $8.1 million from the Special Rate that was introduced in 1997-98 as part of the financial strategy to provide for a new regional library and the $7 million it expects to receive from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development as part of the Kibbleplex

learning and enterprise centre’s application to Regional Development Australia Fund. The State Library investigated eight options including six CBD locations, a do nothing option and a no central library option. The Caddy Club site was in the running as a potential site for the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) building in the Gosford CBD but once it was ruled out by the ATO, it became the State

Library’s preferred site. The proposed building was originally designed for the ATO in council’s submission in their expression of interest. Earlier this year, the State Library was asked to evaluate the suitability of an additional site, that of the old Gosford Primary School. As a result, the State Library recommended colocating the City Library with the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Centre along with the Smart Work Hub and Gosford 50+ Centre. However, the school site was not in Gosford Council’s ownership and now appears to be the preferred location for the Australian Taxation Office purpose built centre of excellence in Gosford. The ground floor of the Kibbleplex building was rated third and a rebuild of the Parkside site was rated fourth. Agenda item SF.15, Sep 8, 2015 Gosford Council

CHOOSE THE LOCAL EXPERTS AT

INTEREST FREE NOW Get the blinds, shutters & Awnings you want NOW and pay them off over 24 months with NO INTEREST EVER FINANCE Why Choose Premier Shades:-

d! e v o m oom e v a We h st showrst Biggen the Coaming o t Wyo a Now

• Local Manufacturers employing local people • Express Service Available - We can make your blinds in 7 days. (selected popular colours) • We carry all spare parts and do our own servicing & warranty work. • Huge selection from Budget to European imported. • Huge local showroom at Wyoming with everything working. • Only local blind manufacturer who is a BMAA member. • Authorised Somfy Motorisation Experts.

BRAND NEW SHOWROOM..

BIGGEST ON THE COAST! 18/482 Pacific Highway, Wyoming. Ph : 0243248800.

www.premiershades.com.au

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 5

Cultural precinct on the waterfront gazumped by Tax Office building he former Gosford Public School site on the Gosford waterfront is unofficially the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) preferred site for its new building.

Gosford Council CEO Mr Paul Anderson said he believes the old school site has already been chosen as the ATO’s development site. Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP said she could not confirm the school site, as a formal decision has not yet been made. Coast Community News has also asked the Australian Taxation Office and Government Property NSW to confirm the school site as the ATO’s choice. A spokesperson for Government Property NSW said: “Government Property NSW has not received any correspondence from the ATO regarding a decision on the former Gosford Public School site. “On October 17, 2014, Minister Perrottet and Minister Stokes jointly announced the Expression

of Interest campaign for the sale of the former Gosford Public School. “This announcement coincided with the launch of the ATO’s accommodation requirement in Gosford. “The NSW Government is committed to revitalising Gosford City by progressing the sale of this site. “The former school site represents an outstanding and prominent location with immediate access to amenities, facilities and public transport. “For this reason, we believe the property is ideally placed to be a strong contender in the ATO accommodation pre lease opportunity for up to 600 staff.” Mr Anderson said Gosford Council had been an applicant during the first phase of the Australian Taxation Office’s calls for expressions of interest. “Gosford Council was an applicant but we’re not anymore; we got through the first lot and not through the second,” Mr Anderson said. “It is going on the school site and I have been pretty critical of it because the

State Government went through a process with council and signed off and agreed to the school site being part of the cultural precinct on the waterfront,” he said. Mr Anderson said he could confirm that Gosford Council submitted a building design as part of the expression of interest project but that he had no knowledge of the winning design. “Lucy Wicks keeps telling everyone there are 600 jobs coming next year; she has obviously never tried to get a development application through the JRPP process,” he said. Mr Anderson said the development application for the ATO building would be required to go through the Joint Regional Planning Panel because its value would be greater than $5 million. Interview, Sep 8, 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Interview, Sep 8, 2015 Kelly Bourke, Government Property NSW Jackie Pearson, journalist

News

Prime waterfront real estate likely to be the ATO's new home in Gosford

EEES R F T O QU

EMPORIUM www.emporiumblinds.com.au

“Turning houses into homes”

SPRING IS COMING, GREAT DEALS ON ALL KINDS OF AWNINGS TO TRANSFORM YOUR OUTDOOR AREAS AND PATIOS

New Business Opening this month at 16 Adelaide Street, East Gosford Opposite the Eleanora Hotel We Prepare: Wills Powers of Attorney Enduring Guardianships Living Wills

Call Robert 0422 902 920

We Offerr: Friendly Service Speedy turn around (2 days from receiving your instructions to supply of your documents)

Home and hospital visits provided

10% opening discount in September 2015

Come visit our showroom 3/2 O’Hart Close Charmhaven or have our mobile showroom come to you

02 4393 2100 email: admin@fabricemporium.com.au

News

Page 6 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Social justice group declares welcome for refugees

Crouch supports lifting of Avoca Theatre interim heritage order wners of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre are asking the NSW Minister for Heritage, Mr Mark Speakman to overturn the interim heritage order that currently applies to the theatre.

Over 300 people attended a candlelight vigil at the Gosford waterfront Photo Ali Brown

hree hundred community members gathered at Gosford Waterfront on Monday, September 7 to communicate willingness to welcome those seeking refuge.

The Gosford event was prompted by the Sydney Get Up Light The Dark event and organised within 24 hours. Ms Joanne Merrick of Central Coast for Social Justice said: “We have a group on Facebook that’s called Central Coast for Social Justice and that’s a place where we meet and converse on political announcements and global situations, fact check and arrange events.” “We also liaised with Circle Movements who did the promotion,” she said. Ms Merrick said that the age group attending ranged from babies in prams to the elderly, with the 300 person headcount only including adults. Community members started arriving at 5:20pm where children assisted setting up the space. “We set up some Buddhist prayer sites

and coloured balls at the waterfront and had people walk past and join us then help with the set up.” A petition table was set up to clarify what the gathering was about and Ms Merrick shared an encounter she and her husband had with a refugee on Father’s Day, five years ago. “A gentleman sat beside us. “He was a refugee, a father, a husband and a worker.” Ms Merrick said that they had many similarities and conversed so easily.” “We acknowledged that his journey to the park bench had been much more complicated than ours,” she said. The event also included a poem written by someone in detention and closed with those who attended singing John Lennon’s hit, ‘Imagine’, whilst they watched the sun set.

“Some sat quietly and some made friends or found friends,” Ms Merrick said. Ms Merrick said that the event “was to honour the people who are seeking asylum and also to honour the people overseas who are welcoming these people, taking them into their homes and countries.” The event was also said to create a space for people to process their feelings and their thinking on the global refugee crisis and for it to be a family friendly event. “I don’t hope for more tragedy,” Ms Merrick said, “but this is a healthy and safe way to respond and to hope for new answers.” Interview, 8 Sep 2015 Media release, 8 Sep 2015 Joanne Merrick, Central Coast for Social Justice Journalist, Victoria Power

Theatre owner, Mr Norman Hunter said everything had been at a stand-still since June, when Gosford Council refused a proposal to redevelop the theatre, partly because the interim heritage order limited its ability to make a decision without the concurrence of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. “Yes, we are making representations to the minister because his interim order is killing us,” Mr Hunter said. “Everything is frozen by the interim heritage order,” he said. “Our whole purpose in the redevelopment is to preserve the theatre and save it for the future. “When we planned the redevelopment, we worked with a well-known heritage architect and incorporated 100% of their recommendations in our plans. “Even Gosford Council’s own heritage officer said we were to be commended for the steps we had taken to protect the heritage of the theatre. “We have gone against all sensible economic advice and we are working our hearts out to enable the theatre to continue for the community into the future.” According to Mr Hunter, the NSW office of Environment and Heritage has assessed the theatre

on three separate occasions and decided it has no state significance. “Why should we have an enormous impost when they have no intention of listing us,” he said. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch has made representations to NSW heritage minister, Mr Speakman on behalf of Mr and Mrs Hunter in favour of having the interim heritage order lifted. A statement from the office of Mr Speakman said the Interim Heritage Order is for 12 months but could be shortened once Gosford Council had completed its assessment of the heritage value of the theatre. “The Avoca beach Picture Theatre is being assessed for heritage significance by Gosford Council,” the statement said. “Should the assessment determine that the theatre warrants listing as an item of local significance, Gosford Council may choose to list the theatre in its Local Environment Plan as a heritage item.” The minister is awaiting the completion of the assessment of its significance by Gosford Council. Mr Hunter said the circumstances surrounding the re-opening of the Sawtell theatre are completely different to those facing the Avoca theatre. “One of the patently

obvious things about Sawtell is that it is obviously not economically viable if it has to be run by a community group,” he said. “Sawtell is a very different situation in terms of the geographical location of the cinema and the arrangement. “If you dig a little more deeply, it doesn’t involve it being run as a two-screen cinema. “It’s all very lovely to say that Sawtell has been saved, but just the land value at Avoca alone is double or triple that.” According to Mr Hunter, the prime location of the Avoca theatre means that the land tax payable on the site makes it impossible for the cinema to be financially viable in its current form. “The site should really be used to build apartments,” he said. “I have no idea what the opponents to the development want, they have not put forward a set of plans and they have had all this time to do so,” he said. Interview, Sep 4, 2015 Norman Hunter, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre Interviewee, Debra Wales, Office of Adam Crouch Media statement, Sep 9, 2015 Lance Northey, office of Mark Speakman Jackie Pearson, journalist

Independent Living | Quality Apartments

Priced from $225,000 s s s s s s s s s s

Air conditioned 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Beautifully maintained grounds and gardens Convenient location - handy to bus and shops Built-In wardrobe, quality window and ﬂoor coverings Distress alarm system Indoor recreational hall and sunroom Social Club with plenty of activities available In-house meal, cleaning and hairdressing services LCD TV, dishwasher, wall oven, hot plates & clothes dryer Catering to over 55’s

peninsulavillage.com.au

6.*/" #&"$) t PENINSULA VILLAGE 10;*&3&4 "7&/6& t COOINDA VILLAGE NEPTUNE STREET *ORVJSJFT UP PVS *OEFQFOEFOU -JWJOH 4QFDJBMJTU t 'SFFDBMM 1800 650 070 or visit the website.

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 7

News

Council to sell 20 lots valued at over $13 million ut of the 3,200 parcels of land currently owned by Gosford Council, 20 have been earmarked as suitable for sale with an estimated gross return of $13.5 million.

Councillors were asked to individually approve each lot for sale at the Tuesday, September 8 ordinary meeting. The review of Council’s property portfolio was considered at a Strategy/ Policy Workshop held on Tuesday, June 30. According to a report presented to the September 8 meeting, over time, existing holdings have been replaced with large or more modern facilities, but no portfolio review occurred, of whether replaced parcels should have been retained or sold. Council’s Property Group has reviewed the portfolio to establish sites with sale potential. The sites were considered by the various notional owners within Council and then inspected by the executive leadership team. Councillors were briefed on each parcel, including where the new or better amenities had been created, and were offered the opportunity to inspect the sites under consideration. This process is now complete and a shortlist of sites drawn up that have been identified as having sale potential, with no further use to Council and having little community benefit. The parcels also have

Gosford Council land to be sold in Faunce St Gosford

annual costs to Council to mow and maintain; are mostly vacant so (after costs), they deliver a negative financial return. If sold, they will allow Gosford Council to free up capital for other uses without reducing its range of services or general community amenity. The parcels recommended for sale represent 0.6 per cent of the Council’s total portfolio in terms of parcel numbers and 0.4 per cent in terms of hectares.. “These statistics exclude lands held for Coastal Open Space System (COSS),” the report to Council said. “Those parcels have not been considered for sale, nor included in the descriptions of Council land held.” According to the report, historically there has not been a ‘portfolio’ or ‘macro’ approach to the

management of Council’s property. As a result, Council has been ‘overweight’ with significant duplication evident; land has been held “because it might be needed in the future”; and as a result, new initiatives can be poorly located or improperly delivered, because they are often directed towards unsuitable Council land, simply because it is unused. A new approach to land ownership is to “own what is needed now, will likely need in the near future or highly strategic land, and recycle capital from selling land not meeting criteria and reinvesting funds. Where new initiatives occur, Council will endeavour to acquire the right parcel in the right location. Council will receive the sale proceeds, but will incur various costs relating to rezoning applications,

reclassification costs, subdivision, valuation, legal and real estate agent fees. Current gross proceeds are estimated at $13.5 million, but this figure may change due to possible re-zoning or subdivision initiatives, changes in

market conditions or other factors emerging, as each parcel is prepared for sale. Each of the 20 parcels earmarked had to be individually approved for sale, subject to any terms contained in each specific recommendation. In each situation Council will complete the lodgement of rezoning applications, reclassification, subdivision or other initiatives, which reasonably maximise the value of each parcel for sale purposes. The 20 lots earmarked for sale were: lot A, DP 162881, 139 Faunce St, Gosford; lot 46 DP 231546, 6 Isis St, Wyoming; Perratt Cl Reserve R2217, 1B Perratt Cl, Lisarow; R2129 Lot 20 DP 258815, 13 Winter Cl, Lisarow; Eagle Close Reserve R0012, 2 Eagle Cl, Lisarow; Lot 1 DP 996535, 40a George St, East Gosford; reserve between Wells St and Lushington St, East Gosford; reserve at the corner Wells St and Coburg St, East Gosford; lot 25 DP

26468, corner Dover Rd and Lakeview Rd, Wamberal; lot 11 DP 701553, 88a Empire Bay Dve, Bensville; a minimum six lots within the parcel known as Part R2202 Yarram Rd Playground, Bensville (that proceeds from the sale are used to upgrade the small existing playground to a pocket type playground as defined under the 2015 Playground Strategy); lot 195 & 196 DP 9894, Brisbane Ave, Umina; Lot 56 DP 9263, 40 & 42 Albion St, Umina; Lot 318 DP 225178 and Lot 319 DP 225178, Bluewave Cres, Forresters Beach; Lot 32 DP 248806, 93a Riviera Ave, Terrigal; Lot 402, DP 818160, 36 James Sea Dve, Green Point; DP 818160, 38 James Sea Dve, Green Point; 1 Hely St, West Gosford; Lot 8 DP 246234, 12 Jerribin St, Wyoming; Lot E DP 39240, 9 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford. Agenda item SF.17, Sep 8, 2015 Gosford Council

300 additional jobs confirmed for Gosford

he NSW Government intends to relocate 300 state jobs to Gosford.

The announcement has come from the NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation as part of its response to questions about the future of the Gosford Public School site. This is in addition to the 600 jobs that

the development of an Australian Taxation Office building is expected to generate in the Gosford CBD. According to the NSW Finance, Services and Innovation spokesperson, the state government considers the old Gosford

Public School site an ideal location for its own presence on the Central Coast. Media statement, Sep 8, 2015 Kelly Bourke, NSW Finance, Services and Innovation

News

Page 8 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Tasmanian Devils on their way back to Tasmania

Sawtell a good example for Avoca successful community campaign to save a cinema in the state’s north has given renewed hope to members of the Avoca community who want the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre to remain in its current

form.

Tasmanian Devil joey bred by the Australian Reptile Park and Devil Ark

he Australian Reptile Park and Devil Ark are preparing to return Tasmanian Devils from their breeding program to the TasmanForestier Peninsulas in November.

MAJOR INTERNET MARKETING BREAKTHROUGH “They said it can’t be done, but they were wrong!” An Australian World's First Are you a: dentist, optometrist, lawyer, accountant, plumber, electrician, florist, carpet cleaner, or a financial advisor? More Industries coming soon. From only 27 cents per hit, we can guarantee, within two to three weeks, to send you hundreds of qualified hits / enquiries to your website each month from people looking for your products and services in your area.

The latest generation of four-month old Devil joeys was revealed at the program’s Barrington Tops site on Monday, September 7 to coincide with Threatened Species Day. Devil Ark is home to over 150 Tasmanian Devils that will eventually return to Tasmania. The Australian Reptile Park and Devil Ark are part of a national breeding program to save the species from extinction. Currently classified as endangered, the Tasmanian Devil is under threat from a transmissible disease called Devil Facial Tumour Disease which has reduced the wild population to less than 90 per cent in some areas. Media release, Sep 3, 2015 Jennifer Croes, Devil Ark

Mr Mike Rubbo, one of the main campaigners against the redevelopment of the theatre into a six-screen complex, argues that the Central Coast community could learn from the community of Sawtell’s successful campaign to save its historic cinema. According to Mr Rubbo, heritage officer for Avoca Theatre Preservation Inc, the town of Sawtell, on the NSW coast just below Coffs Harbour, has had an historic cinema since 1941, built just ten years before the theatre at Avoca. “Like Avoca, Sawtell was owned by a single family all its long life, the Brissetts,” Mr Rubbo said. The Sawtell cinema closed on December 30, 2012. “The cost of going digital was reputedly the straw that broke the camel’s back for the Brissett brothers, Coll and Barrie,” Mr Rubbo said. For several years it remained an empty building on Sawtell’s main street until the local community, “missing their cinema greatly”, got together to bring it back to life. A collective 19 ‘angels’, 17 of them locals, stumped up $2 million to buy the place to reopen it. But how to make it viable? “Coll Brissett had said that the solution was two screens so, with that as their goal, the angels commissioned plans that would divide the big screen into two, one 139 seats and the other 49 seats,” Mr Rubbo said. According to Mr Rubbo, the Sawtell community also strove to preserve the historic qualities of the cinema, which was heritage listed. G2 Architects, also locals, were hired and keen to help as Mr Oliver Gee had been married in the theatre. “With the plans done, the

DA was submitted to Coffs Harbour council and passed easily. “But there was a problem. “$2 million covered the building purchase and the splitting of the single screen into two, but how would they pay for the chairs and screens? “They were short $75,000 and so the committee leapt into crowd funding with chuffed.org, the non-profit crowdfunding people.” With everyone on the same page, a media funding blitz began. Newspapers and radio helped, with David Stratton, former SBS movie reviewer lending his voice. “Cinema is part of our lives,” said Mr Stratton. “Make Sawtell your cinema,” he said. Within a short time, the committee had raised the $75,000 and so they pushed on for $125,000, hoping to pay for the two screens as well. That goal passed, and chuffed indeed, they kept on going. “It was almost magical, the community enthusiasm. “A few days ago, with $142,000 in the kitty, they closed the campaign, the whole community as one behind their cinema, now due to re-open in December,” Mr Rubbo said. “Compare this with the sad and divided mood here in Avoca as the protests against our cinema becoming a multiplex, drag on, year after year. “It’s now 10 years since the community proposed two screens for Avoca, the Sawtell solution, as a compromise,” he said. “But the Hunters [Avoca Theatre’s owners] weren’t listening then nor now, opting

first for three screens, then five and more recently, for six screens. “Ten years, and no amount of community protest and anguish has been able to shake their resolve. “Unlike Sawtell, we are not allowed to help, only protest.” Mr Rubbo said a petition signed by 5,000 supporting a two-screen option for Avoca was collected in the mid2000s. “As was another petition for heritage listing around the same time which garnered almost 3000 signatures. “The Hunters were not impressed, just a vocal minority, has always been their view. “A vocal minority that threatens their very survival, they say, since cinemas like theirs are ‘dinosaurs’. “Meanwhile a dinosaur is romping back to life in a happy and united community 500km to the north. “Dinosaurs have come back to life in Mount Victoria with Mount Vic Flics, and in Newcastle with the Regal proving small, charming cinemas have a future and that people will fight for them.” Mr Rubbo said it is unfair to now start a petition against heritage listing Avoca Theatre “when both the NSW Heritage Office and the National Trust insist that the theatre is a historical building. “Why not, like Sawtell, embrace heritage and make it part of the business plan? “We ask the Hunters to please accept the wisdom of the recent Council decision against their plans, and to stop the divisiveness by giving us something we can all get behind like Sawtell,” he said. Email, Sep 2, 2015 Mike Rubbo, Avoca Theatre Preservation Inc

This is more than 95% less than other major pay per click services and you do not need to sign a long term contract… if you don't get the results you expected, you don't pay one cent! We have a once only $420+GST fully refundable setup fee… again, if the results are not achieved, this is fully refunded (to date this has not been requested). This lead generating breakthrough has taken years of research and major investment to perfect and is now being launched on the Central Coast.

All aspects of small building work and property maintenance Now servicing Gosford and surrounding areas

Contact us now to see if your suburb is still available, as we can only do this for one business type in each industry per suburb.

25 years building experience

Ph: 4325 7369 or email: internetmarketing@centralcoastnews.net

0414 486 515 NSW Building Lic #215846c

The Fletcher Gallery Now Open

Paintings, prints, small gifts. Open Weekends -11am-4pm.

17 Dolly Ave Springfield www.zoefletcher.com or call Zoe Fletcher on 0497 766 522

On the Beat CCTV cameras installed at Kincumber

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 9

Kincumber man no longer missing

man reported missing on Sunday, September 6 was found safe and well on Monday September 7 at around 2:00pm, approximately 24 hours after his disappearance.

Mr Daniel Oldfield, a 33-year-old man from Kincumber, went missing at 2:30pm on Sunday, September 6 from Island View Dve, Kincumber. Mr Oldfield has a health condition that requires medication, and his family were concerned for his welfare.

Police Rescue, local officers, PolAir and SES personnel were searching bush tracks at Kincumba Mountain Reserve on the morning of Monday, September 7. Media release, Sep 7, 2015 NSW Police media

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

Three Eastern long necked turtles dumped Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks and superintendent Danny Sullivan

losed Circuit TV cameras have been successfully installed at a busy pedestrian underpass at Kincumber, according to member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP.

C The dumped Eastern long necked turtle with Billy Collett

hree young Eastern long necked turtles were handed to the Australian Reptile Park after they were found locked inside a toolbox drawer on a roadside council pick up.

The toolbox draw was locked from the outside indicating an intention to dump the innocent turtles who were once somebodies pet. “This is a cowardly act by someone who no longer wanted to care for their pet turtles,” said Mr Billy Collett, head of reptiles at the Australian Reptile Park. “I can tell that the three Eastern long-necked turtles were pets and lived in a tank, as their finger nails are long, so they haven’t walked along hard surfaces, and they’re very clean with no mould on their shells, which usually

develops when living in their native habitat of lakes, dams, creeks and waterways. “The Australian Reptile Park will care for the turtles which are very underweight and include them in our daily reptile shows on education. “One of the key points about the park’s education is that animals are a commitment, especially captive animals, they’re not for momentarily pleasure to then be dumped when the interest has gone,” he said.

The Eastern long-necked turtle is native to Australia and also referred to as a snakenecked turtle. Their shell will eventually grow to around 25cm in length, with its neck almost the same length. The upper shell or carapace can vary in colour from light reddish-brown to almost black, while the lower shell or plastron is usually creamyyellow, sometimes with other dark brown markings. The feet have strong claws and are webbed for swimming. Media release, Sep 7, 2015 Lizzy Doyle, Australian Reptile Park

Ms Wicks said the installation was part of the Coalition Government’s Safer Streets Program that is being rolled out across the Central Coast. “The $60,000 project delivers on an important election commitment from the Coalition’s Growth Plan for the Central Coast, to address crime and antisocial behaviour,” Ms Wicks said. Ms Wicks visited the underpass site with Brisbane Water Local Area Command superintendent Daniel Sullivan and representatives of Gosford Council. “The underpass at Avoca Dve is surrounded by homes, shops, a church and many local community spaces, and is an essential pedestrian access point near the busy roundabout at Empire Bay Dve,” Ms Wicks said. “This announcement means that local residents who use this underpass can now do so in greater safety. “Closed-circuit television

is shown to be an effective crime prevention measure that provides significant deterrence to anti-social behaviour. “I’m advised that the latest digital CCTV cameras are also a valuable investigative tool. “Importantly, the funding will be provided from proceeds of crime, so that the crimes of yesterday will be used to prevent future crimes in our communities. “I’d like to recognise the hard work of Gosford Council in ensuring these

cameras are installed to improve public safety, and the community, who have fought hard alongside me in securing this commitment for the Coast.” The Kincumber cameras are part of a $680,000 commitment for the Robertson electorate. This includes $240,000 for CCTV cameras for Gosford CBD, and $180,000 for CCTV cameras in three separate locations in Kariong. Media release, Sep 2, 2015 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks

Thought About Solar?

There has never been a better time to get solar power. Sleep on your couch to raise money for homeless young Aussies. Sign up to fundraise or donate online.

The Couch Project

For a Free Energy assessment, site inspection and Quote, call today. Free warranty upgrade for the first twenty customers when mentioning this promotion.

Friday 18 September thecouchproject.com.au

02 4304 5740 - 0431 112 426 1300 221 586 www.solaray.com.au

Forum

Page 10 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Reverse discrimination has a long term effect re we really homophobic or just discriminated against by the media?

Every year, we see the Gay Mardi Gras where homosexuals celebrate their difference in spectacular fashion. There are the constant reminders that we are a multicultural country from the media and politicians. Everyone has the right to celebrate his or her individual culture, without discrimination or pressure, to be like everyone else or do they really? Some years ago, a person of homosexual orientation obviously took exception to the fact that I was not. This was before I was even aware of her existence. Orders were given to all senior hospital staff (before I even set foot in the unit) to ensure I never completed my training, left as soon as possible, preferably, to get me deregistered. I was not aware of her sexuality or identity until years later and had better things to discuss than my own sexuality, let alone that of anyone else. It didn’t work, as I graduated a year later taking every prize awarded that year. After my graduation, our tutor informed me of the orders adding “I am glad you are going interstate to work as you would be lucky to get work in NSW”.

However, subsequent employers were contacted in an attempt to reach her goal, including interstate employers. Then I came home to work at Gosford Hospital and life was made as difficult as possible, at times hell. I could be bowled out in front of a ward full of patients, accused of something that had happened, when I was not even in the hospital, let alone on duty. After a number of years, I had had enough. On being handed my resignation, the Sister told me: “You will be lucky to ever get work in the system again. “Before you started work in the unit, a Sister gave orders to see that you didn’t update your skills, left as soon as possible and preferably got deregistered so you had better talk to the personnel officer.” I did, and her only advice was to keep your head down and try to sneak back in under her radar. I changed my name and got some casual work in the Hunter but my former employers were contacted and I was stood down. I have never got so much

If you’re reading this, so will 10 to 20,000 other people. Imagine if it was a message about your business. What would it cost to get that many views via adwords or the yellow pages?

20,000 hits to your website on adwords costs a minimum of $100,000. Don’t be fooled by the hype! Advertising in this newspaper is by far much better value for a tiny fraction of that cost.

Call 4325 7369 for details

as an interview since. I went to the discrimination board and their response was, we can’t even look at your case because reverse discrimination is not covered under the enactment of the discrimination act. About gay marriage, I object on the grounds that to pass it would be to discriminate against heterosexuals’ historic right to define their unique relationship as marriage. The relationship between a man and a woman is physically, physiologically, culturally, spiritually and emotionally different to that of same sex couples. I do not, nor ever have, objected to homosexuals coining another word to define their unique relationship. There is no reason that it couldn’t then be encased in law is there? Why does the media label anyone of white Caucasian heterosexual or Christian heritage bigots or worse, if they try to stick up for their rights or speak out about discrimination against them? Bring on a referendum Mr Abbott, but make sure the above option is given and we are given equal media coverage to show the real picture. Every person I have talked with has voiced a fear of being labelled a bigot if they try to tell the truth as stated. Is that not discrimination? Letter, Aug 25, 2015 Clare Jones, Kulnura

Why cart waste up the mountain? ver the past 10 years, great convoys of trucks have been arriving on the Mountain for weeks with loads to dump.

At the present, we have another truck plague. The trucks start at 4:00am and go all day up every side road, queue up and dump. We believe it is clean rock and soil from some tunnel the state government is making near Penrith (no proof). Further, that locals are paid to receive the waste and Gosford Council gets dollars to allow it to come to Gosford LGA. It is handy to level undulations, make tracks, pads and fill creeks. Why cart it to the mountain, a place famous for torrential storms (had one today) which pick up all that is movable, carry it to creeks, lakes, dams and estuaries, even Central Coast water storage sites? We all know what siltation does to creeks, rivers, lakes, the Brisbane Water and associated natural habitats. I’ve heard that economically it is a good project, employment and Gosford Council revenue. This story reminds me of another well-known Gosford Council-State Government venture that goes like this:

Letters to the editor should be sent to: Coast Community News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@gosfordnews.org See Page 2 for contribution conditions

Some genius wanted a flatter golf course, State Government wanted to get rid of waste and contaminated soil, Gosford Council had some extra waste and was keen to accept dollars to accept waste in the Gosford LGA. What a perfect economic partnership. No issue that the overflow seepage ends up in the Central Coast water supply. OK, we are assured that the revenue is good planning and the wisdom and environmental fallout not an issue or consideration. Why the devil would you cart all that waste up to the Mountain for nature to take it back down to God only

knows where? The result, a huge cost to flood mitigate, dredge and clear channels. The environmental impact is just impossible to measure or repair. Don’t forget the cost of maintaining roads not designed to have such heavy loads, including hundreds of big rigs. All this invented by non-descripts hell bent on economic considerations for a quick fix for waste management, with nothing else considered in the plans. It is a fact that the waste carted up goes down to fill creeks and that the filled creeks and undulations will be reclaimed by nature eventually. There are better ways to manage waste rather than cart it up our hill and dump it there. Finally, who would accept waste for money and then later pay 10 times more to attempt to patch up the damage? A proud thinker, not an expert. Letter, Aug 24, 2015 Margaret Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain

That Julie Goodwin can cook had lunch at the Community Kitchen on Saturday, and who was there but our very own Julie Goodwin?

That stir-fry she served up was probably one of the best meals that I have ever eaten in my (long) life. What particularly

impressed me was that the tag was merely “The Goodwins”, and was just placed on the counter instead of being tacked to the board. As I was munching away, I could hear comments such as ‘Is that really Julie?’ etc. Julie, I want the recipe. Thank you Julie, and go girl. Email, Sep 6, 2015 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

That

Computer Guy

WE FIX COMPUTERS!

4320 6148

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 11

Health

Page 12 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Crouch bleeds by example

Women’s Health Week aims to uncover the elephant in the room entral Coast Local Health District is encouraging women to learn more and take action as part of Women’s Health Week from September 7 to 14.

Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch wilth fellow parliamentarians Mr Richard Webb and Speaker Shelley Hancock

he Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch made his 50th plasma blood donation on Monday, August 17 at Elizabeth St, Sydney to bring awareness to the importance of Red Cross’ Red25 blood donation.

Red25 is open to any organisation or group in Australia who wants to save lives together through blood donation. That includes organisations big and small, schools, sports and social clubs, groups of friends and governments. Mr Crouch challenged his parliamentary colleagues this week to donate blood during the month of August and both sides of parliament took up the challenge. “I am blown away by the enthusiasm of our cabinet, our members and the opposition, for taking up the challenge to give blood to Red25” said Mr Crouch. “Donating blood only takes one hour and by giving that extra time, donors make an extraordinary impact on the lives of those who need

blood. “As stated by Red Cross, ‘a blood donation is more powerful than money because saving a life is something you can’t put a price on’ and I couldn’t say it better,” he said. “That is why I put out the challenge to my colleagues in the NSW Parliament, to give blood in August and register with RED 25.” The Speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly the Hon Shelly Hancock said she was delighted to take part in Mr Crouch’s challenge. “Every blood donation helps to save lives so it is incredibly important to take an hour out of our busy lives to visit a blood donor centre.” said Ms Hancock. “A blood donation gives a patient undergoing

chemotherapy the extra strength they need to make it through treatment. “Anti-D donors give pregnant mums the extra chance to have a healthy baby and bone marrow donors gives patients another chance at life,” he said. Mr. Crouch said plasma contains very important proteins, nutrients and clotting factors which help to prevent and stop bleeding. It is the most versatile component of your blood and donated plasma makes up to 18 life-saving products that help patients with trauma, burns and blood diseases. Media release, 14 Aug 2015 Debra Wales, Office of Adam Crouch

When it comes to health, there are many things women would like to know more about but are too embarrassed to ask or don’t know how to find out. District women’s health service clinical nurse specialist, Ms Cecily Rempe said, this year, Women’s Health Week was all about getting rid of the elephant in the room. “Every woman has an elephant in the room when it comes to their health,” Ms Rempe said. “Many women often don’t take the time to ask questions, seek out credible information and work on a sound plan of action.” Cecily said the District Women’s Health Service was specifically aiming to reach out to those women in the local community who have questions and concerns about their health but struggle to find the time or money to seek help or are unsure where to go. “The Women’s Health Service is a specialised area of advanced nursing that provides women with a holistic woman-centred service. “The service aims to target disadvantaged women by providing free access to cervical screening and advice by expert nurses in easily accessible centres.” The Women’s Health Service is targeted towards those more vulnerable members of the community including Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander women; culturally and linguistically diverse women; women with disabilities; health care card holders; and women who have never had a pap smear or are overdue for a pap smear. Appointments are free and the service is staffed

Dr Jorge Chávez from Chávez Chiropractic has been an active business owner within the coastal community over the past 11 years slowly building his Erina chiropractic centre into an award winning health centre on the Coast. The health centre includes a naturopath, massage therapist, hypnotherapist, child psychologist & beauty therapist. To celebrate their 11th birthday, the Chávez Health Centre is inviting readers to their party on Saturday, September 12. A jumping castle, sausage sizzle and slushies will be available as well as healthy fruit kebabs donated from Harris Farm Markets, Erina.

Relative Care Home Support Services is a locally owned and operated private Home Support Service with local compassionate Carers.

Dr. Mythily Ramanathan (MBBS, Dip in GP, Dip in Child Health, FRNZCGP, FRACGP)

You do not need to sign a contract or book ongoing services—you can just book one service if needed.

Female Family Physician/General Practitioner

Domestic Assistance Personal Care Transport to appointments Social Support

Respite Welfare Checks Sleep Overs 1 to 24 hour care Shopping

Media release, Sep 7, 2015 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District

Chiropractic Centre celebrates 11th anniversary

p: 02 4339 7446 m: 0431 468 723 m: 0434 980 700 e: enquiries@relativecare.com.au w: www.relativecare.com.au

Our services are provided for the time you request them. No waiting for your Careworker to turn up!

by female nurses providing pap smears, contraceptive advice, postnatal checks and menopause information.

Practising at shop 3/112 Wyong Rd, Killarney Vale, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and every second Saturday of each month

from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

Phone: 02 4332 6174 or use Health engine web site https://healthengine.com.au/

If you would like a quote or you would just like to chat to us about how we could help you, please contact David or Denise.

Thursdays at Suite 8, 16-18 Hill St, Gosford Phone 0458 735 813

Putting the care back into homecare...

Mixed billings. Pension cards, age above 65 and under 16 will be bulk billed email: mythily2000@hotmail.com for appointments

During the party everyone will be given the chance to win some prizes, including organic facials and relaxing massages from La Bonita Beauty. Dr Jorge and Dr Shannon will also be giving free spinal assessments for those wanting to see how their back health is. Julie Clarke from Food Whisperers has been invited to provide information to families on healthy eating, cooking classes and nutritional education. “Over the past 11 years, the Chavez Health Centre has worked alongside local businesses, as we’re committed to providing the community and their families with opportunities to gain knowledge and increase their health and wellness so they can enjoy their family and lifestyle,” Dr Chavez said. Media release, Sep 7, 2015 Renee Dandy, Chavez Chiropractic

Car Boot Sale At Ettalong Baptist Church 8 Barrenjoey Rd, Ettalong Saturday 10th October 2015 - 8am 1pm

To register for a stall please Contact Heather

0419 297 496 Stalls will include bric a brac, craft and scrapbooking supplies, books, plants, bbq, cafe, clothes, gift items etc

Health Doctor to cycle 4,000km for children’s research

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 13

Beaches, foreshore reserves, and tidal pools now all smoke free areas ith the arrival of Spring, Gosford Council has urged the community to be mindful of recently introduced smoking restrictions in the region’s open spaces.

Council’s recently adopted Smoke Free Areas Policy covers additional locations such as beaches, foreshore reserves, tidal pools, bushland reserves and passive reserves. The policy supports the NSW Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 that includes external dining areas, swimming pools, general public spaces and spectator areas. Director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger said Council has widened the restrictions originally introduced by the NSW Government in order to provide safe breathing conditions in all Gosford public spaces. “These measures have been introduced to ensure the local community has access to safe public spaces that offer maximum protection from the harmful health and social impacts of

smoking,” Ms Jaeger said. “Our beaches and foreshores are very popular spots as the weather warms up and Gosford families and residents have the right to enjoy our pristine natural environment in a smoke free setting. “These restrictions are also part of our wider commitment to make Gosford a safe, healthy and welcoming space for locals and visitors alike. “It also contributes to helping the Council protect and preserve these natural public spaces from the waste associated with smoking. “In the lead up to Spring and Summer, it is important for the community to familiarise themselves with the new smoke free areas.” Media release, Sep 2, 2015 Gosford Council media

1/2 PRICE Remedial Massage

1/2 PRICE Organic Facials 1/2 PRICE Mani & Pedi 1/2 PRICE Spray Tan

r Rodney Beckwith from the Reliance GP Superclinic at West Gosford is undertaking a 4,000km cycling endeavour as part of the Great Cycle Challenge in October.

The Great Cycle Challenge, riding to fight kids cancer, will raise funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). In Australia, over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and sadly, three per week lose their battle against the disease. Dr Beckwith said he is a passionate supporter of the childhood cancer research conducted at CMRI given his firsthand experience of treating patients, including children, suffering from cancer. He is committed to promoting the life-changing cancer research of the CMRI which he considers an “inspiring example of human endeavour” within his home community on the Central Coast. Dr. Beckwith is encouraging everyone to get behind the Great Cycle Challenge in October to raise much-needed funds for the CMRI to allow essential childhood cancer research to continue. “Consistency in the research effort is crucial to long term success,” Dr

Beckwith said. Reliance Health Care has a team of cycling enthusiasts taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge this year and Dr. Beckwith has personally committed to riding 4,000km around the Adcock Park Velodrome in October. The Great Cycle

Challenge encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to get on their bikes this October and ride to fight kids’ cancer. You set yourself a personal target of kilometres for the month and pedal throughout October, wherever and whenever you want, to achieve your goal.

Your target could be 10km or 5,000km and you can ride for a week, a fortnight or the entire month. This is the third year that Great Cycle Challenge is running and last year the event raised $2.1 million. This year’s target is $2.4 million. Media release, Sep 7, 2015 Mike Lane, Ogilvy PR Health

Your New Local Dentist • New state of the art dental surgery in Riverside Business Park West Gosford • Full service dentistry, from family and children’s dentistry, to smile makeovers and implants • On-site denture specialist • Emergency appointments available • Happy Gas and IV sedation (sleep dentistry) • Open late night Wednesday and Thursdays and also Saturday mornings

1/2 PRICE Waxing 4365 5995

www.riversidedentalspa.com.au Located Within

Limited time Call Today, facebook.com/labonitacentralcoast

EXFOLIATE * EXTRACT * REJUVENATE * HYDRATE * NOURISH

Beneath Master Home Improvements, opposite the GP Super Clinic is printed on 100% recycled paper products, even the ink is made from vegetable matter. So when you’re done reading this paper please recycle it or give it to someone else to read

4323 4323

Suite 2, 392-398 Manns Road West Gosford

Education

Page 14 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Museum visit helps biology students

Online mathematics tool adopted new Mangahigh o n l i n e mathematics tool will become a feature of maths teaching at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School in Wyoming.

“Year four trialled an online maths program that automatically adjusts to the

student’s ability level based on answers to Australian curriculum questions,” said Our lady of the Roasary principal, Mr Frank Cohen. “Whilst this was happening, teachers from each grade were released for 20 minutes to view it in action and assess whether this is something that will become a part of our school curriculum,” Mr Cohen said.

“The teachers overwhelmingly liked the product and this will become a feature of our mathematics programs in the near future,” he said. Newsletter, 19 Aug 2015 Frank Cohen, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Khalen selected for ‘Live it’ program halen Beetham from Year 9 at Henry Kendall High School has been selected to attend the University of Newcastle’s ‘Live it’ program.

He will be staying on campus for over five days at the University Residence with 90 other year nine boys selected from across NSW. Khalen will participate in a number of handson activities which will showcase what university is like, with a focus on maths, science, engineering, health

and careers. The boys will also get to enjoy the university facilities and will participate in swimming at the Forum and attend trivia nights. Newsletter, Sep 2015 Janelle Wilkinson, Henry Kendall High School

Awards of Appreciation presented Henry Kendall High School year 11 biology students at the Australia Museum

enry Kendall High School’s Year 11 biology students visited the Australia Museum in Sydney on Friday, August 21.

Some of the exhibitions fitted very well with the students’ current topic of the Australian Biota. They were able to view

interesting and informative displays of animals that walked this land but which are now mostly extinct. These include a

Diprotodon that is like a wombat the size of a hippopotamus and the ferocious marsupial lion. It was a great experience to bring to life many aspects of their studies. Unlike Ben Stiller from ‘Night at the Museum’, the Henry Kendall students managed to find a Brontosaurus who was willing to sit up while they took a photo. Newsletter, Sep 2015 Andrew Backhouse Henry Kendall High School

he Central Coast Public Education Awards of Appreciation were this year held at Lisarow High School on Monday, August 24.

Henry Kendall High had three people recognised this year. Mr Peter Yates was acknowledged for his significant contribution to, and leadership of, special education at Henry Kendall

High School. Ms Jean Laffan received acknowledgement for her engaging and innovative commitment to quality teaching. Ms Judy Robinson was nominated for her long

standing service to the school community and as P&C Secretary. Newsletter, 20 Aug 2015 Natalie Wearne, Henry Kendall High School

New principal announced for Point Clare

r Scott Campbell will become the new principal at Point Clare Public School in Term 1 of 2016.

Ms Campbell attended the school assembly on Monday, August 31, where he met school students and staff.

Acting principal Ms Jane Young said: “We welcome Mr Campbell to our school and we know he will find this a very special place to work

with so many wonderful families and staff members.” Newsletter, 2 Sep 2015 Jane Young, Point Clare Public School

Education

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 15

Program cuts at NG Central to have long term effects

Our Lady of the Rosary to undergo facelift ur Lady of the Rosary Catholic School at Wyoming has been given approval for the upgrade of its oval and other structural work.

The work has been approved by the Catholic Schools Office, which will fund the upgrade. “Other work undertaken will be the removal of uneven concrete paths and play surfaces,” Our Lady of the Rosary principal, Mr Frank Cohen said. “Aluminium seating will be re-positioned, a new path made and a new synthetic grass surface put down for

the children to play on,” Mr Cohen said. “At this stage this will either be done in the upcoming break or in the Christmas vacation. “In other improvement works being undertaken at the school, Kindergarten Blue will receive a new ceiling with modern lights and fans.” A toilet block will also receive similar work.

“In order to stop water pooling in the COLA area, new drainage from the COLA roof will be completed. “The potholes in the driveway will be fixed and some extra painting will be done,” Mr Cohen said. Newsletter, Sep 2, 2015 Frank Cohen, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Wyoming

Senator Deborah O’Neill with students from NG Central

Honouring Australian Vietnam Veterans schools’ competition announced igh schools on the Central Coast are being encouraged to participate in the Australian Gover nment’s Honouring Australian Vietnam Veterans schools’ competition.

Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP said the competition encourages students in

Year 9 and 10 to explore the service of Australia’s Vietnam veterans, and to reflect on the importance of remembering their involvement in the conflict. “More than 60,000 Australian servicemen and women were deployed to Vietnam between 1962 and 1975, and over 500 were killed,” Ms Wicks said. “While many returned home with physical and emotional scars, all came

FREE

June 12, 2015

FREE

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 71

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

July 10, 2015

Record budget with record road spending adopted unanimously

Issue 73

Ourimbah boarding house proposal to proceed to JRPP without proper debate p ro p o s e d 100-room boarding house at Ourimbah could not be discussed by

Wyong Council at E general Eits REE meeting FRRE on Wednesday, July 8 because seven out of eight councillors present declared interests in the matter.

June 26, 2015

Sparks Rd upgrade

yong is the second largest spending council in NSW on essential services, with a record $66 million spend on local roads and $105 million on capital works planned for next financial year, 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

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Harris calls for independent judicial inquiry into rezoning allegations

year’s budget. “Our community has told us loudly and clearly, they want better local 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

achievement.” Highlights of the record roads spending included: $1.5 million on 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,

ember for Wyong, Mr David Harris and $1 million on Norton MP has Ave in Killarney Vale.called for an independent inquiry into allegations Cr Eatonjudicial said the $105 raised linksworks between developer donations millionabout capital program possiblyacross the and spotwas rezonings Wyong shire.

best in the shire’s history Mr Harris said he had with exciting projects to written to the Office be delivered next year of Local Government, including The Art House the Minister for Local (finished by Christmas), a Government and the smart hub for Warnervale, Minister for Planning the Magenta Shared calling for an independent Pathway and the biggest judicial inquiry into skate park in NSW, allegations raised in the designed by the world’s Newcastle Herald as well best, to be opened in July, as other issues around 2016. planning decisions. “For release, the 11last Media June two 2015 years, Wyong locals Council have media been raising concerns about several decisions, and in particular, the proposed Chappypie Theme Park Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Warnervale,” Mr Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 in Harris said. Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 “Serious allegations E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net 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

“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

FREE

The approval or refusal of the proposed boarding house at 2-4 Glen Rd Ourimbah will now be 72 determined byIssue the Joint Regional Planning Panel at its meeting next week. Cr Eaton, Taylor, Best, Webster, Vincent, Troy and Matthews all declared interests in the matter, which left independent Cr Bob Graham, the only councillor present, able to discuss it. Cr Greenwald and Nayna were absent but had previously declared the bottom because we interests in of theit matter. knew about of it,” he The nothing absence a s said. quorum to discuss the In terms Fit for matter meantofthethe decision th he make Future process being the to submissions im mposed all local councils imposed to nexton week’s Joint by the statePlanning b government, Cr Regional Panel Eaton saidmeeting E his view was was (JRPP) th hat Wyongto and Gosford that deferred Council’s Councils C are likely to be acting general manager, m Scott Cox. merged. Mr “We’ve got ofto the put Chairperson fforward an argument about Stop Glen Road Action why weMr w shouldn’t have a Group, Greg McGill merger,” m said. to speak was also he unable couldn’t get access at “We the meeting because to o the Gosford ﬁgures put the matter could notto be together to ogether an argument for a debated. mAccording to a report merger.” He Wyong said thereCouncil’s had been from quite a lot of uninformed q development and ccomment about the whole building department merger progress. m manager, acting director, merged council Ms“A Tanya O’Brien, the would be a complete new w eentity,” 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.

‘Share accusation tion a baseless slur’ – Eaton yong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM has called allegations ions that his wife knowingly held shares in companies related to a development at Warnervale a “baseless slur”.

Cr Eaton said his wife was taking action with the Human Rights Commission on the basis that she had 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 y a mayoral minute at the Counci Council’s meeting on Wednes Wednesday, June 24 stating that all planning decisions made by Council during

Letter from Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton calling on Luke Foley oast 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

ng. refused by NSW Planning. ess is “The Gateway process a yes or no proposition and aton it was approved,” Cr Eaton said. reen “It was given the green o all light to go ahead and do the usual studies. nary “It is the preliminary ding approval before spending hundreds of thousandss 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 d it hours to respond and et to took three days to get

An artist's impression of the proposed Glen Rd boarding house as it will be presented to the JRPP

application was reviewed by the Hunter Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) last year which deferred its determination pending the provision of additional information and design change. The original DA was for the demolition of two existing dwellings and the erection of a fourstory boarding house containing 94 rooms, a manager’s residence, parking and open space. The revised application is for a three-storey boarding house with 100 rooms, a manager’s residence, parking and open space. “Following a thorough planning assessment, the application is recommended for approval,” the report said. In the latest version of the proposal, the building width has increased at the street frontage, and internal changes include communal recreation rooms on each level, light

wells and storage. The proposed building will house 87 single units, 10 doubles, three accessible units and the manager’s unit. Each unit would contain an en-suite, kitchenette, robe and desk. The landscaping plan has been revised with extensive landscaping proposed within the front setback and in communal areas, according to the latest report to Council. Unless Mr Cox decides to make alternative submissions to the JRPP, it is expected that the report submitted to the Wednesday, July 8 meeting will be forwarded to the Hunter Central Coast JRPP for determination on Friday, July 16. In other words, the outcome from Wyong Council to the JRPP will be a report supporting the approval of the proposed development.

Mr Greg McGill from the Stop Glen Road Action Group said residents present in the public gallery for the Council meeting were “very, very disappointed” that the issue was not debated. Mr McGill said he was surprised that several councillors declared conﬂicts of interest based on connections with former federal member for Dobell, Mr Craig Thompson. Mr McGill said he believed Mr Thompson, along with former Wyong councillor and mayor Mr Neil Rose, had been employed by the developers K and P Gregory, to chair focus groups and lobby current ALP councillors to support the proposed development. “We believe the councillors used their declared conﬂicts at the meeting to get out of declaring whether

or not they supported the development,” Mr McGill said. He said the outcomes of the focus groups chaired by Mr Thompson had been used as part of the developer’s social impact statement in its development proposal to incorrectly demonstrate community support for the development. The Stop Glen Road Action Group is also seeking advice as to whether Mr Cox is an appropriate person to make submissions to the JRPP given that he was the author of the ﬁrst report to Council recommending the original development application. According to Mr McGill, the group will be “up the creek without a paddle” if the JRPP approves the current version of the development application. “Our only avenue would be the Land and Environment Court and

we have been told that we would need a minimum of $50,000 to take it there and we have nothing of that kind at the moment,” he said. Member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara attended the Council meeting as a show of support for the Ourimbah residents. Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan has also expressed support for the Ourimbah residents and is expected to speak at the JRPP in opposition to the boarding house development. Mr McGill said the Stop Glen Road Action Group did not believe that the developer had met the six conditions set out by the JRPP in relation to its concerns about the bulk and scale of the development. “One ﬂoor has come off the top but there is an additional wing to be built and they have reduced the size of the rooms to just above the state minimum requirements,” Mr McGill said. In the speech he did not get to present to the meeting, Mr McGill said the group would be detailing the issues that it believed the developer had failed to address to the JRPP meeting. Meeting transcript, 8 July 2015 Business paper, 8 July 2015 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Interview, 9 July 2015 Mr Greg McGill, Save Glen Road Action Group Jackie Pearson, journalist

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Interview, 25 June 2015 Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM Jackie Pearson, journalist

FREE

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford rd Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 940 50 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net ws.net s.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

July 24, 2015

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 74

September 4, 2015

Promotion of tourism in Wyong shire to take a new direction he promotion of tourism in the Wyong local government area is to take a new direction following decisions made at the ordinary meeting of Wyong Council on Wednesday, July 22.

Cr Lloyd Taylor moved a series of motions at the meeting aimed at investigating the management of tourism and event promotion through a new shire-wide body. Management of tourism and events is currently in the hands of third parties with which Wyong Council has contractual and funding arrangements. Those organisations include Central Coast Tourism, The Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Entrance Town Centre Management and Greater Toukley Vision. “To have a shire-wide events and promotions body that will focus on Wyong is logical to the growth of the area,” Cr Taylor said. “Whilst Central Coast Tourism, based in Kariong, actively promotes the activities from Pearl Beach to Lake Munmorah, many Wyong tourism operators don’t provide their events schedules because they are too far away from here,” he said. The Council meeting was addressed by Mr John Millard, representing the community.

Events such as this at The Entrance may come under the control of a new umbrella body within the next couple of years

Mr Millard is a former Wyong councillor and chairman of The Entrance Chamber of Commerce. Mr Millard said he was a founding member of The Entrance Town Centre Management in 1995 and had spent several periods on its board as a representative of Wyong Council and the Chamber of Commerce. “It is time for a change because our town is suffering and we are not getting the support we need from town centre management,” Mr Millard said. Cr Adam Troy asked Mr Millard whether there was currently discord within the board of The Entrance Town Centre Management and Mr Millard said there was. Mr Millard said he did not believe The Entrance Town Centre

Management was currently fulﬁlling its role of representing the permanent shop keepers of the area. “Some events are good but some events are not very good for our town,” Mr Millard said. “I am there for the permanent shop keepers and Town Centre Management continues to bring food providers and drink providers into the park so the takings of the permanent businesses are down signiﬁcantly,” Mr Millard said. Mr Millard said shop owners had written to Town Centre Management and to Wyong Council expressing their concerns and their letters had been ignored. Councillors debated Cr Taylor’s motion, including questioning Mr

Millard, for over an hour and several amendments were made. Cr Doug Vincent asked for clariﬁcation about the amount of money provided by Council to the various promotion and tourism bodies it had relationships with. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said this year’s expenditure was $1.6 million across all the tourism bodies. He said in the previous year the total expenditure from Council was closer to $2 million. Mr Millard said he had spoken at the Council meeting in order to “look at the new way of moving forward. “If the board and management [of The Entrance Town Centre Management] gets dissolved, I wouldn’t be too upset,” he said.

Wyong Council currently has funding agreements with Greater Toukley Vision and The Entrance Town Centre Management until June 30, 2017. Its current contract with Central Coast Tourism runs out in 2016. Wyong Council acting general manager, Mr Scott Cox said Council has already changed its relationship with The Entrance Town Centre Management, including allowing for greater Council representation. “We asked for a further governance change to have a special delegate appointed by me and that is the chief ﬁnancial ofﬁcer, so Council representation has increased from one to three,” Mr Cox said. A recent internal audit showed a number

of anomalies in terms of Council’s statutory duties and whether they could be delegated to an external partner, Mr Cox said. As a result some statutory functions have been “brought back under the umbrella of Council”, Mr Cox said. A review clause has also been embedded in The Entrance Town Centre Management funding agreement for the last year of its contract. August 2015 Mr Cox7,said Wyong Council’s current arrangements in relation to tourism were “unusual” and not a structure that he would recommend. Cr Taylor said there seemed to be a problem with communication between the current bodies to ensure a shire wide strategy to encourage investment to the area. “If council can set up a body that has professional management which can truly communicate and liaise, it will be able to truly represent tourism and all the different centres of Wyong,” Cr Taylor said. Cr Matthews, Vincent and Greenwald exoressed concerns about the motions and moved amendments so staff could prepare a report for a future meeting.

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 76

Alison Homestead ofﬁcially re-opened EE REE FRRE

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 75

Buddhist Temple development pment dged application formally lodged T

The new wing on the Alison Homestead

he long awaited rebuild of Alison Homestead is complete and the homestead officially re-opened its doors on Tuesday, September 1.

Agenda item 7.2 22 July 2015 Meeting transcript Wyong Council general meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

The re-opened Alison Homestead

step towards returning the property to its full operational glory which will be realised in October when the museum will open its doors to the public once more. “Although many priceless historical items, photographs and documents were sadly lost in the ﬁre, the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society saved and cleaned as many items as possible and these will be displayed in the new museum area. “In addition, in 2002, almost 20,000 documents were scanned or saved in a digital format and these will also be displayed for the public to view. “I commend the

Wyong District Museum and Historical Society volunteers for their tireless efforts to rebuild this collection of Wyong’s history and encourage everyone in the community to visit Alison Homestead when the museum reopens in October as part of the Pioneers Centenary celebrations.” Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC was on hand at the re-opening of the homestead to present a $1,700 grant to the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society. The grant was awarded to the society through the NSW Government’s

Cultural Grants program. “The Historical Society has a long standing commitment to recording the history of the Wyong shire, and I am proud that the NSW Government is supporting this commitment”, Mr MacDonald said. “This funding injection is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to increasing opportunities for participation in arts and cultural activities in local communities,” he said. Media releases, September 1, 2015 Wyong Council media Mitchell Cutting, Office of Scot MacDonald

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net A montage of the Buddhist temple and ancillary buildings

development application for the long talked about Buddhist Temple has been formally lodged with Wyong Council.

the site. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has issued a gateway determination for the proposal and the applicant is undertaking a range of studies as part of the planning proposal process. In response to the lodgement, Cr Lloyd Taylor said: “This application is the beginning of a $500 million development for Wyong shire that

will create 5,000 muchuchneeded local jobs. “The ﬂow-on effect ct of other associated jobs will be staggering,” Cr Taylor ylor said. “When completed, the complex will incorporate rate 50 restaurants, a 500 seat theatre, parks, waterways and a hotel,” he said. “I am very happy this application has been lodged and it demonstrates the commitment to proceed, as over a million dollars

has been spent so far by the applicants. “The development application fee itself is close to $100,000. “In the coming months, everybody will have the opportunity to see the extent of the vision regarding this Cr di hi plan,” l ” C Taylor said. Media release, 27 July 2015 Wyong Council media Email, 28 July 2015 Lloyd Taylor, Wyong Council

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

www.centralcoastnewspapers.com alcoastnewspap

A free newspaper with in-depth Wyong Local Government Area news!

home with a personal story to tell,” she said. “The Honouring Australian Vietnam Veterans schools’ competition offers students an opportunity to research some of these stories and better understand their service. “Students can submit responses in a variety of ways, including multimedia, artworks, musical compositions or essays. “I look forward to engaging with Central Coast schools on this fantastic opportunity to honour our veterans, and hopefully to see a great range of inspiring and creative entries.” The competition is open until Friday, April 8, 2016, giving students two full terms to participate. Schools can enter their best individual student entry. Winning students will be invited to attend a three-day Canberra Commemorative Program in August 2016, where they will visit cultural institutions and attend the national commemorative event marking the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The competition is one of several initiatives linked to the Australian Government’s ANZAC Centenary national program. A key aim of the program is to improve education and awareness about Australia’s wartime history, especially among younger Australians. Media release, 19 Aug 2015 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks

major report into the current state of vocational education is bad news for Central Coast students, according to Senator for New South Wales, Deborah O’Neill.

The Mitchell Institute Report shows that spending on the vocational education system had plunged 8 per cent in the last year, and that completion rates had fallen 6 per cent. “As funding is cut, the quality of vocational education is suffering, and it is no wonder that student completion rates are plummeting and unemployment is at decade-high levels,” Sen O’Neill said. “The Abbott Government has cut $1 billion from apprenticeships, $1 billion from Trades Training Centres, and $128 million from Youth Connections and National Career Development, while the Baird Government has cut $800 million from TAFE and vocational education,” she said. Speaking from Ngaruki Gulgul Central at Mt Penang, Sen O’Neill said that already vulnerable and disengaged young people would be hit hardest by these cuts. NG Central is an accredited special assistance school which offers Years nine, 10 and

11 along with a Vocational Certificate 1 qualification. It gives previously disengaged students a new opportunity to build personal, social, and professional skills in a differently structured environment. “Youth Connections and the new NG Central have already felt the brunt of cuts to vocational education with the federal Government closing the program and ceasing federal government funding at the end of last year. “This was a program that was lifting disengaged young people out of a life of disadvantage and giving them recognised skills for getting a job. “The average cost per participant in Youth Connections was just $2,750; less than a quarter of the cost to government of the average high school student, yet cutting these programs won’t be a saving at all. “Leaving these young people without skills or training will cost the community in dollars and safety, and we all pay a

very heavy price when young people slip through the cracks and end up in juvenile justice or worse.” But Sen O’Neill said that is exactly what the rehashed Work for the Dole program was doing to people. “Work for the Dole didn’t work the first time, and it won’t work now. “Only around 35 per cent of participants go on to find full-time employment after the program. “Work for the dole will not make young Coasties work ready or give them the skills they need to get a job after their term of indentured labour finishes. “Pulling weeds for 25 hours a week will not get a young person job ready. “Labor believes in helping young people get a job through the right training, work experience and incentives and the appropriate level of support,” Senator O’Neill said. Media release, Sep 8, 2015 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill

For FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIP GOSFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS holds a class every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive, Wyoming

$7 per Night Come and join in n on the fun! No partner necessary No special clothes - just soft shoes Lively music New dancers welcome

Janice on 4388 2253 Sandra on 4392 8716 6

Out&About

Page 16 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Jazz guitar legend returns to Gosford

Grandma Moses Art entries on display ver 165 entries were received for this year’s Grandma Moses Art Exhibition.

This year’s exhibition will be held at the Gosford’s 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre from Tuesday, September 15 until Thursday, September 17. The popular annual competition is sponsored by Gosford Council and offers over $3,000 in prize money. With five entry categories including open (any medium), watercolour, novice, 50+ Centre Art Group members, and open

George Golla and Jackie Cooper to perform at the Central Coast Conservatorium

Their performance at the conservatorium’s Robert Know Hall on Friday, November 6 will be part of a series of concert tours around Australia. The album, called ‘Tea for Two’, is a collection of George and Jacki’s favourite songs. George Golla is an awardwinning Polish jazz guitarist who has called Australia home since the 1950s. “He has played with all the leading jazz musicians in Australia, most notably forming a famous partnership with Don Burrows that continued for almost 40 years. Apart from jazz, he

was deeply involved in studio sessions of all kinds including playing the theme for Skippy on the banjo. Jackie Cooper earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Voice in 1993 at Adelaide’s prestigious Elder Conservatorium and early in her career, she worked with Dave Dallwitz and Australian jazz greats Graeme Bell and Ade Monsborough. Ms Cooper has toured Europe, Russia and Scnadinavia with an eightpiece swing band. Media release, Sep 3, 2015 Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium

“We received more entries this year than last, demonstrating its continued popularity with both exhibitors,” Ms Jaeger said. Many of the paintings will be available for sale. Members of the community are encouraged to visit the exhibition and celebrate the Central Coast’s talented artists. Media release, Sep 2, 2015 Gosford Council media

Neighbourhood Centre supporter’s afternoon and premier screenings

eorge Golla just wanted to hit the road and play to celebrate his 80th birthday, and particularly play at one of his favourite venues, the Central Coast Conservatorium.

The jazz guitar legend has spent his long career travelling the world playing music with the likes of Don Burrows, Stephane Grappelli and Dizzy Gillespie. Central Coast Conservatorium operations and facilities manager, Ms Lisa Kelly said Mr Golla has a long association with the conservatorium. “He performed here many times with his friend and late colleague, Mr Don Andrews,” Ms Kelly said. Golla, who turned 80 on May 10, has collaborated on a new duo album with Sydney songbird, Ms Jacki Cooper.

Central Coast-inspired works, the competition is a great opportunity for people aged 50 years and over to present their work to the community. Prize winners will be announced by Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna at the Centre on Tuesday, September 15. Council’s director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger said this is the competition’s 33rd year.

incumber Neighbourhood Centre is holding a supporter’s afternoon tea to showcase the freshly-painted centre and preview two completed film projects.

The afternoon tea will be held at the centre on Friday, September 11. One of the film projects to be shown is called Kincumber Festival, which depicts 10 years of the festival from 2003 to 2012. The second is a short animated film made by local youth. “We are appreciative of

the significant community support we have had to get the centre to where it is today,” said Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre comanager Ms Nicole Turner. “We would love to thank our wonderful supporters as well as show our new website and the new opportunities emerging to market our centre through

social media. The centre has also had a new TV monitor installed in the reception area to help promote the centre’s activities and what is happening in the wider community. Email, 20 Aug 2015 Nicole Turner, Kincumber Community Centre

Do you support or care for someone with a mental health issue? If so, then this is the event for you. You are warmly invited to join us for a FREE evening of dinner and entertainment at the

THE HAPPINESS HOUR featuring the movie “Happy” and the premiere performance by the Carers Choir

The Coast’s Premier Food, Wine & Music Festival –

Saturday 19th March 2016 @ The Gosford Entertainment Grounds.

Food & Cooking Fresh local produce, live cooking demonstrations, recipes,kitchen & catering needs.

Fine Wines A showcase of the best Local and Regional wines to taste, try & buy!

Craft Beers & Cider A fantastic choice of local and regional boutique beers and ciders!

Live Music Live Bands, Orchestras, Buskers and Musical entertainment throughout the day for all to enjoy!

nJulie Goodwi

Loca on: Gosford Anglican Church, Mann St Gosford (parking available on site; easy walk from Gosford Sta on) Time:

5.30pm to 8.30pm (registra on from 5.15pm)

Date:

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

RSVP :

4322 1855, by Friday 9th October 2015

Packages: • Sponsor starting from $1,000 • Exhibitor $300 For more details on Sponsor & Exhibitor packages... W: www.toastthecoast.com.au E: admin@toastthecoast.com.au M: 0447 774 477 (Clive)

Fine Art The Coast’s best Galleries will display work from leading local and regional Artists.

Free Kids Entertainment Games, Face Painting, Jumping Castles, Seed Planting & much more!

For catering purposes, please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements Hosts: Uni ng Recovery (previously Uni ng Care Mental Health) and Central Coast Local Health District

Gosford City Rotary proudly supports Coast Shelter. Their Domestic Violence prevention program is the prime beneﬁciary of funds raised from this event.

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 17

Town Crier to compete in World Championships

Out&About

Iconic personalities to reveal all as an inspiration to others

his year marks Mr Stephen Clarke’s 25th as the Gosford Town Crier and he is hoping to top off the anniversary by winning the World Town Crier Tournament in Central Otago, New Zealand in September.

The tournament runs from 24 to 30 September and coincides with the Alexandra Blossom Festival, the longest running festival in New Zealand. Mr Clarke will be one of 25 Town Crier’s competing for the title from England, Wales, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. The host Crier is PaddyAnn Pemberton from Central Otago District Council. The competition will be held under the authority of the Honourable Guild of Town Criers of New Zealand. During the competition, each Crier will perform three cries, each between 100-125 words, including a hometown cry (why Gosford is so special),a sponsor’s cry (Mr Clarke has drawn a supermarket chain), and a themed cry (the gold fields of Central Otago give the area it’s rich history). “I have chosen the Gold cry to highlight the 100th Anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli, so this will be a dramatic cry beginning and ending with the bugle,” Mr Clarke said.

“There will be media attending and I will be working as an ambassador promoting the Central Coast and distributing copies of the 2015 official Central Coast Visitors’ Guide,” he said. Each crier will be judged on their vocal proficiency, confidence and bearing, audience engagement, content of the cry and accuracy. “As part of the championships, the criers will also be performing at a concert and attending a mayoral reception,” he said. “I will be presenting a letter and a special gift to Central Otago mayor Tony Lepper from our mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna,” he said. Mr Clarke will also be visiting schools and retirement villages, mixing and mingling in parks plus doing a mass cry on stage at the Alexandra Blossom Festival. In 1990 he was appointed as the city of Gosford’s official town crier. His official jobs include assisting the mayor with

citizenship ceremonies, leading street parades, greeting VIP’s and special visitors to the city as well as compering community and charity events. Prior to performing his town cry, he plays a fanfare on the bugle, which is significant because at the top of the Gosford coat of arms, a cockerel is standing on a bugle. In 2005, at Maryborough, Queensland Stephen came 3rd in the World Town Crying Championships competing against 65 Town Criers and in 2012, he won the Australian Town Crying Championships at Moree. Stephen also competed at the 23rd National Town Criers Championships held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, in 2013, where he won first place in the Champion of Champions. This coveted title is the highest award you can receive at the National Championships. Email, 24 Aug 2015 Stephen Clarke, City of Gosford Town Crier

Cameron Lyndon James, Greg Van Borsum, Mandy Coolen and Stephen Bock

ive ‘amazing’ Australians will share their stories at Laycock Street Community Theatre on Thursday, September 24 at an event called ‘Turn a Set Back into a Comeback’.

The event is hosted by Team Infinity in association with The Salvation Army. Special guests for the evening include world champion athlete and Mad Max Fury Road fight choreographer, Mr Greg Van Borsum, rock singer, actor and youth worker Mr Gary (Angry) Anderson and entrepreneur and finalist in Young Australian of the Year, Mr Cameron LyndonJames. Ms Mandy Coolen, one half of local FM radio station Star 104.5’s the Craig and Mandy breakfast team, will also share her story on the night, along with a man who lived out his childhood dream of climbing Mount Everest, Mr Stephen Bock. “The night aims to inspire and motivate audience members to achieve their best no matter what hurdles they may face,” said Ms Kat Butterworth, The Salvation Army’s director of public relations for the Central Coast. “It is about sharing experiences and showing that sometimes it’s not about getting knocked down,

it’s about getting back up again,” Ms Butterworth said. “You will be inspired by the stories of some of Australia’s iconic personalities who have lived through many successes and failures and learn how they dealt with these

experiences. All proceeds from the night will go to The Salvation Army on the Central Coast. Media release, Sep 2, 2015 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic

Scrumptious Meals Choose your favourite Affordable prices Free delivery Want to meet new friends and have some fun? We can Help! Join us for a delicious midday meal and transport can be supplied Need assistance with shopping, medical appointments or cooking classes? WE CAN HELP !! Just call 4357 8444

Page 18 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Not for Profit Organisations Directory Community Groups

2530

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

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

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

4324 5164 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more - For a FREE calendar call call 0422 243 101 or cco30s@live.com.au

www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

Koolewong, Point Clare & Tascott Progress Association Aims to provide resources for communication. Special guests, community involvement, heritage, diversity, education, safety and small business opportunities. Point Clare Community Hall 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. 0411 266 325

Community Centres 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 Central Coast Pension & Neighbourhood Centre Welfare Officer Network School Holiday activities, This group of Volunteers, playgroup, multicultural trained by DVA, to look after programs, community activities servicemen & women, meets at - Rooms for Hire Ourimbah RSL Club at 10:30am admin@gnnc.com.au 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4329 4477 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 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com

Gosford Politics in the Pub Come and solve the problems of the world over a friendly drink and a bite to eat. Guest speakers. First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford 0438 363 108 I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and modern knowledge. Thurs evening fortnightly 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

Rotary Club of Gosford North A very active community minded club with many projects focussed on assisting youth. If you are keen to support our great projects, get involved with our fun club or discuss joining, please contact Graham Black 0410 509 071, grahamblack@iprimus.com.au

Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improves lives of communities in Australia and overseas. Fun-filled activities, fellowship and friendship breakfasts. Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 4529 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

Duffy Road Terrigal 4369 0302 or 4384 1490 terrigal50plus@outlook.com Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. We also provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au Wyoming Community Centre Programs and activities incl. Yoga & Zumba classes, Art and Craft classes, Playgroup & Vacation Care, Support groups, Book Club, Community Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work Development Orders, Centrelink Volunteer hours 4323 7483 reception@wyomingcc.org.au

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous meet every Wed 1230pm Someone cares Anglican Church 3 Mann St Gosford

558 268 or www.grow.org.au

129 Donnison St Gosford 4325 3695 gumnutsguc@gmail.com

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4363 7111

Political Party

ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

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

Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Music Hearing loss management Brisbane Water Brass Support and educational group Brass Band entertainment 7 groups across the coast for the community playing Providing practical experience all types of popular music Green Point Community and confidence Rehearsal every Tuesday Centre Learn the benefits to hearing 7.30pm-10pm Provides information and referral aids 0419 274 012 services, a meeting place for Better hearing community groups, OOSH Australia Central Coast JAZZLEAGUE cave, excersize classes, school 4321 0275 Live Jazz Bands - Come to holiday programs, playgroup, www.centralcoast. listen, Come to dance arts & craft, room hire, and betterhearingaustralia.org.au Free - Every Sun much more. Central Coast Leagues Club 4367 7591 Central Coast Parkinson’s Gosford 2-5pm Support Group www.jazzleague.net Kariong Neighbourhood We aim to help individuals and Centre their families better manage Soundwaves ‘KNC provides the local living with Parkinson’s Disease Men’s acapella 4 part harmony community with a meeting Gueat speakers are a regular chorus - all ages 7pm Mon place and hub for groups, feature of our meetings. Central Coast Leagues Club services and information. 2nd Tue - 1.30pm Kieran - 0407 267 675 Regular activities include Early 1800 644 189 khutton58@gmail.com childhood clinic, free family jbthomson51@gmail.com law advice, active playgroup, Central Coast Prostate computer classes, OOSH Cancer Support Group Sydney Welsh Choir services, fitness classes, arts (Gosford) Cultural not for profit & crafts, over 50’s friendship Meet last Friday Month organisation performing at group, youth group, social Terrigal Uniting Church concerts and various venues to groups and many more 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal promotoe the Welsh culture with services. We also have an 9.30am to 12 noon our singing, also performing for extensive resource and DVD 4367 9600 charity fund raising. library for members to borrow. www.pcfa.org.au 4369 3378 KNC membership starts at only $5 per year. Central Coast Prostate Tempo Terrific Community 4340 1724 Cancer Support Group Showband wwww.knc.net.au (Wyong) Active showband available Meet last Monday Month to play at your community Kincumber Toukley RSL Club function. Wide ranging Neighbourhood Centre Homes Ave Toukley repertuore. Always seeking new • Exercise classes 10.00am to 12 noon members, come and join us • Yoga for adults and children 4356 9300 and have fun with music. • Community eco garden www.pcfa.org.au Follow us on Facebook • Room hire Every Monday 5pm to 7pm • Health support groups Kincumber Uniting Church Dying with Dignity NSW, • Counselling 4365 4414 Central Coast • After school activities www.tempoterrific.com Working to give those 4363 1044 tempoterrific@live.com suffering unrelievedly from www.kincumber.nsw.au terminal or incurable illness the legal right to request & Tuggerah Lakes Showband Mingaletta Aboriginal receive medical help to die An enthusiastic group of people Torres Strait Islander Quarterly Meetings who play brass instruments, Corporation 4369 8053 meet every Tuesday and The Mingaletta community Thursday to rehearse their centre provides its members Gambling Solutions crowd-pleasing music and play and other community groups a Gambling help counsellors at communioty events meeting place and referal hub provide free, confidential, Park Rd Band Hall for education, health, well-being professional service to Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm and cultural programs through gamblers, family and friends. 0407 406 669 consultative services and Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, community programs. Playgroup Gosford, The Entrance. Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 4344 7992 Gosford Gumnuts 6 Sydney Ave Umina Playgroup 4342 7515 Parents and children meet admin@mingaletta.com.au GROW - Grow Groups are small friendly groups formed to socially for the parents to make friends and learn more about Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure learn how to overcome anxiety, parenting and the children to and Learning Centre depression, and loneliness have fun and play together. Regular events Fitness, Yoga, and improve mental health & 0 to 5 yrs Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, wellbeing. Weekly meetings Wednesday 10am-12noon Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and Thursday 10am-12noon Bush walking, Indoor bowls, a new group starting at Wyong Friday 10am-12noon and Zumba, Computer and Ipad soon. Grow is anonymous, free 1.30pm-3pm courses, Bingo, Concerts on 1st and open to all. Bring a support Gosford Uniting Church Hall and 3rd Thursday of month. person if you like. Details 1800

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

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 1156 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

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

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

Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 or 0466 513 600 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 or 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 9am - 12pm RSL Club 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441

Central Coast Gosford RSL Handweavers, Spinners Sub-branch and Textile Arts Guild Women’s Auxiliary Spinning and weaving, Raise money for the welfare of patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon Probus Clubs community quilting bees - Day 2pm and Night Groups All Probus clubs have 4323 7336 4325 4743 interesting guest speakers, www.cottagecrafts.net.au friendly atmosphere, make new Inner Wheel Club friends, fellowship. intellectual of Terrigal Central Coast Lapidary stimulus, and social activities. Share friendship, social activities Club Minerals & Gems as well as fundraising for local, Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Probus Club of Avoca national and international Faceting, Enamelling, Stone 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach projects. Fieldtrips & fossicking Bowling Club 3rd Mon, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Weekly Workshops www.probussouthpacific.org/ Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm microsites/avocabeach 4369 0302 - 4384 1490 Thurs evening 6-10pm 4382 3372 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah Kincumber View Club Public Speaking 4362 2246 For ladies looking for a place Develop confidence by to make friends. Interesting CCLC Indoor Bowls improving your speaking skills. speakers, lunch, bus trips, Ladies - Mon 10am Meetings are entertaining and movie days and home Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm functions. 4th Tues Davistown educational. 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm RSL Club 11am 4363 2360 or 0403 994 313 Brisbane Waters Breakfast 4390 2527 Toastmasters Club Fellowship of 8:30am-10:30am Central Coast Women’s Australian Writers Health Centre 2nd and Last Sat each month A friendly and supportive group We offer counselling, - The Hive and Library Erina for new and old writers. Gives therapeutic and social groups, Shopping Centre workshops, domestic violence encouragement and critique 0459 240 183 of your work. Workshops and and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for competitions Blue Gum Flat women 10am 3rd Sun Toastmasters 4324 2533 Conferance room Gosford Hotel Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd www.cccwhc.com.au 4363 2627 Mon 7.15-9.30pm centralcoastfaw@live.com Ourimbah RSL Soroptimist International 4362 7227 Brisbane Water National Parks Association Soroptimists speak for women Service Groups Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the and girls of all nations through Lions Club of Woy Woy awareness advocacy and Central Coast and further afield, 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy action by supporting national varying distances and grades of Leagues Club and international programs difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, 0478 959 895 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers fauna, floral, history. Keep fit Make new friends and have fun Country Club, Dover Rd and make friends. while serving your community. Wamberal 4389 4423 or 4332 7378 4367 6331 Northern Settlement sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Spirituality in the Pub Services - Volunteers A forum with Q&A and two Volunteers needed for friendly WOWGIRLS Wave speakers prompt conversations visits to the elderly in nursing of Wisdom Inc within the community & to homes. WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom envourage dialog about People with a second language connects women and local spirituality. encouraged to apply. businesses around a common 1st Tues March to October Training support provided theme of wellbeing. to share 2nd Tues November 4334 3877 wisdom and explore lifes cvscc@nsservices.com.au 7.30 to 9pm potential. Grange Hotel Wyoming Regular Powwows, WOW Special Interest 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261 Wisdom gatherings, WOW Brisbane Water Women’s Groups days and WOW courses check Caravan Club our website for activities. BPW Central Coast located on the Central Coast and looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc

4344 4363

Biz Plus Networking Association 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

Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, well-being and friendship. All women welcome to attend monthly dinner meetings. Be enlightened. $40 covers two course meal and speaker. Community transport available to and from centre Chris Levis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 19

Blues festival planned new blues music one day festival and barbecue set for March 2016 will aim to satisfy blues music lovers and families of the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle.

To be named the Girrakool Blues Festival, it is intended as an annual event named after the nearby Aboriginal named waterfalls. It will be held on the first weekend in March by Xabc Entertainment. In a New Orleans theme, the Girrakool Blues Festival will offer the Central Coast and its visitors, a day of quality, international, national and local blues and roots acts, in a family friendly, relaxed atmosphere, all at a reasonable price, within the surrounds of Mt Penang Garden Parklands, Kariong. Festival director and Xabc Entertainment owner, Bruce Johnson said: “I feel the Central Coast is crying

out for an event like this, and since it will be held in the stunning garden parklands, it will be easily accessible and can cater to everyone,” he said. “Patrons can bring their rugs and chairs to enjoy the afternoon of world-class music and soul food from our selectively picked stalls, including a unique American Southern style BBQ. “Good music and good food is good for the soul,” Mr Johnson said. “It’s what makes people feel good. “This is why we’ve incorporated all the elements, music, food and great surrounds, it has all the positives and can only

be enriching for the soul.” Apart from the music, it will have a strong Aboriginal content, with indigenous bands, Welcome to Country Ceremony, women’s activities and with the potential of short tours to the Girrakool waterfalls and engravings. “The Central Coast is one of most indigenous rich areas of Australia. “I think showing off our indigenous culture is vitally important to our community and provides another unique aspect to our festival.” Media release, 6 Aug 2015 Bruce Johnson, Xabc Entertainment

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, Sep 9 Karen McPhee along the way exhibition at Art Studios Cooperative, 391 Mann St North Gosford until Sep 13

Friday, Sep 11 Afternoon tea, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre from 2:00pm to 4:00pm including two short films Film Global goes French at the Hub with a cultural taster from 7:00pm and French Film screening from 7:30pm at The Hub Erina Fair Andrew Robson in A Day at the Fair: a concert based on Percy Grainger recordings of Joseph Taylor compositions, Robert Know Hall, Central Coast Conservatorium, Mann St Gosford

Saturday, Sep 12 The Rhythm Hut second birthday celebrations from 6:00pm with the Rhythm Hunters, Hot Potato Band, Tijuana Cartel. The Bible Society with Rick George will lead an interactive time of drama, puppets and a cartoon DVD, for children under 10, Gosford Uniting Church, 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Sunday, Sep 13 Symphony Central Coast, the classics, Central Coast Grammar School,

Arundel Rd Erina Heights from 2:30pm

Monday, Sep 14 BPW Central Coast, Leading Yourself, Leading Others with keynote speaker Joy Burrows, Gosford Golf and Function Centre, Racecourse Rd from 7:00pm

Wednesday, Sep 16 Ian Provest DELVE exhibition, Art Studios Cooperative, 391 Mann St, North Gosford until Sep 27

Friday, Sep 18 Premier Ensembles Concert, Gosford Anglican Church, 3 Mann St Gosford from 7:00pm

Saturday, Sep 19 Old Fashioned Movie Night, Gosford Uniting Church Hall, Donnison St from 7:30pm Kaboom Student Performances at The Rhythm Hut, barbecue at 5:00pm and performances by drummers, uke and didgeridoo students at 6:30pm

Sunday, Sep 20 Circus Workshops, Switch-A-Roo for fun-filled circus skills workshop at The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St, Gosford, children aged 5-15 from 10:30am to 11:30am, adults from 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Thursday, Sep 24 Turn a Setback into a Comeback, five ordinary Australian share their comeback stories, Laycock Street Theatre from 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Saturday, Sep 26 Narara Eco Village open day and talk, Joy Mozzi, Fruvenu “Vitality Raw and Fresh Food” workshop and presentation Plant Lovers Fair, Kariong Mountains High School, Festival Drive, Kariong from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Sunday, Sep 27 The 5 Lands Experience featuring Dominique Morgan, from 5:00pm at The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St Gosford

Tuesday, Sep 29 Spring Deck Sessions at The Rhythm Hut, three nights of outdoor acoustic music by Sydney and local artists

Wednesday, Sep 30 Normal is an illusion “what’s normal to the spider is chaos to the fly: an abstract perspective by Donna Louise Fletcher, Art Studios Cooperative, 391 Mann St, North Gosford until Oct 11

Out & About

Glenworth Valley selected for Australia’s Bear Grylls Survival Academy lenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures has been chosen as the home of the Bear Grylls Survival Academy in Australia.

“It’s very exciting for us to be able to offer the new half day course alongside the Bear Grylls options we have been operating since February,” said Glenworth Valley’s activities manager, Mr Nick Hall. “Bear is definitely involved in the academy world wide,” Mr Hall said. “He was integral to the development of the course structures and locations, which now cover the UK, Europe, North America, the emirates and mainland China. “A number of locations in Australia were identified, and Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures was chosen as the exclusive Australian partner due to high quality staff, proven track record in the adventure tourism industry, access to such amazing environments and an ideal location close to major population bases,” he said. Since February 2015, Glenworth Valley has been operating 24 survival courses for adults and families. “We have recently expanded our offerings to cater for additional segments of the market by offering half day survival courses to customers from ages nine and up, and ultimate team building, putting corporate groups through their own challenges using real life survival stories as active case studies in leadership and team work. “This academy was seen as a good opportunity to partner with a high profile adventure brand, to attract new customers to the Central Coast region. “So far, we have had customers travel from as far afield as Melbourne to participate and find out if they have what it takes. “The short period experience model was used to develop one of Bear’s recent TV shows, ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’, in which he takes one celebrity away into the wild for a weekend, and runs them

through various challenges. “Showing the popularity of both the model and the show, Bear recently hosted Barrack Obama on a twoday wilderness experience for Running Wild in Alaska, the first time a sitting

president has done anything like this,” he said. Email, Sep 6, 2015 Nick Hall, Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures

EAT&PLAY S AT U R D AY 2 6 t h S e p t 7 . 0 0 p m

Wheeze&Suck Band $12 General $10 Concession C W A H a l l W o y W o y 4 3 41 4 0 6 0 - 0 41 9 2 3 1 3 1 9

Platinum Building, Ilya Ave, Erina Café & Restaurant Breakfast, Lunch Monday-Friday Open 7am till 5pm Every alternate Thursday free live Music Bill Chambers & Friends We also specialise in Weddings, Corporate events, Training nights. Full range of menus from Cocktail food to Ala-carte cuisine Book your Xmas function or event with the experts

4367 8000 hello@quattrocatering.com www.quattrocatering.com

The Rhythm Hut, Gosford

Sun 27th SEPT, 5pm

The 5 Lands Band & Dominique Morgan

Drum circle + live music FREE ENTRY Fundraiser for THE MEDUSA CLUB therhythmhut.com.au

ATTENTION all food outlets and music venues. Advertise in this directory, this size for only $60+GST in full colour!

Classifieds CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS cost only $30 plus GST for 5 cms, and will be working for you in your local community for TWO WEEKS

Phone: 4325 7369 - Fax: 4321 0940 E-mail: manager@centralcoastnews.net or download a form from

www.centralcoastnewspapers.com Ad a logo or photo only $6 +GST Ad full colour only $6 + GST

Adult Services

Love & Lust Adult Shop

Entertainment

Health

Music Club

26th September

Installations & Tuning New home specialist Credit cards OK HAYWARD VIDEO All areas Gosford 4323 6367 Woy Woy 4344 4414 Warnervale 1800 244 456 0412 685 555

Dance Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association Experience Folk Music at its best at East Gosford Progress Hall @ 7.30pm Henry Parry Drive

September 12 Bush Dance with Currawong Admission $18 incl. supper Folk Fed Affiliates & Pensioners $15,

Students 13 to 18 $8 www.ccbdma.org for more information

Enq: 4344 6484

Real solu ons to real threats Krav Maga Proven to work

Folk & Acoustic

4324 5569

Antenna & Digital

Self Defence www.closecombat.com.au

SATURDAY

A Better Picture

Fitness

The Troubadour

156 Mann St Gosford

Antennas

Page 20 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

7.00PM

Wheeze & Suck Band CWA Hall The Boulevarde Woy Woy $12 General $10 Concession www.troubadour.org.au

4341 4060 0419 231 319

BluesAngels Your total acoustic blues/roots package, top to toe, and then some. Minnie the Moocher to Eagle Rock and on into indie roots, beatnik jazz, backhills bluegrass and prog folk. Available as duo, trio or band negotiable for your party, event or venue.

tomflood@hotmail.com

4324 2801

New self help group for people with anxiety People with anxiety disorders or phobias can join a new Self Help group which starts on 24th Sept 2015 in Gosford and is free of charge. The group is part of the Facing Anxiety program developed by the Mental Health Association NSW and runs for 12 weeks, teaching people how to overcome their fears and anxieties.

For information contact Linda on (02) 9339 6093

Kitchens

Quality Laminate Benchtops supplied and seconds for sale

R&J Benchtops Gosford

0456 884 545

Photography

QUALITY IMAGES

•Website •Portrait •Commercial •Product • Promotions If you need an image then give ValsPix

0418 600 436

Electrician

Plumber

YOUR LOCAL

ELECTRICIAN

PLUMBER

Same day service Guaranteed

Lighting, Power Points, Phone & Data, Fault Finding,

No job too small. Seniors Discount. Lic number 265652C

4308 6771

Slightly Off

Want to have a lot of fun, unique music at your next event? Call Leila at 0423 147 797 or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ SlightlyOffMusic

Blocked drains, Leaking taps and toilets, Hot water and all aspects Of pluming drainage and gas fitting. Lic number 265652C

4346 4057

Webster wins Elliott Davey Medal for third time

errigal Avoca midfielder, James Webster has written his name in the Black Diamond AFL record books by becoming the first player to win the Elliott Davey Medal three times.

Webster was a runaway winner polling 21 votes to win by nine votes from his Coach, Chris Bishop, with Newcastle City midfielder Jackson Monk a further vote away in third place. Terrigal Avoca were presented with the Club Championship Trophy. The BDAFL Team of the Year was also announced with plaques presented to the 22 players as well as the

Coach and Umpire. Terrigal Avoca’s Jayson Van Dam received a jersey along with team mates Chris Bishop, James Webster, Kurt Fleming, Jon Gourlay and coach Chris Bishop. Sam Ellis and Corey Billins were included as interchange players. The BDAFL also unveiled their Ambassador program which is aimed at acknowledging those

players from this region who have excelled both on and off the field. The first seven Ambassadors were Jarrad McVeigh, Craig Bird, Mark McVeigh, Isaac Heeney, Troy Luff, Matt Granland and Maurice Goolagong. Media release, Sep 3, 2015 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFR

Tuition - Music

Narara students go on to Zone athletics carnival ine students from Narara Public School made it to represent the Brisbane Water Zone at the Sydney North Regional Athletics Carnival on Monday, September 7.

The school’s team included Breeana Humphires in the 100m, Daniel Thmpson in the 100m and 200m, Luke Jacobs in 100m, high jump and long jump and Connor Gyorffy in the 800m race. The senior boys’ relay team was represented by Jack Turnbull, Cooper Thomas, Daniel Fekeila, Luke Jacobs and Riley Molony. Newsletter, Aug 31, 2015 Dave Stitt, Narara Public School

Public Notice LEADING YOURSELF, LEADING OTHERS Join us on 14 September 2015 at 7.30 PM Gosford Golf & Function Centre Racecourse Rd, Opposite Hospital The female view that we strengthen ourselves by strengthening others is redefining leadership. Joy Burrows shares her personal story & best practice. Cost: $40 including 2 course meal, tea & coffee Bookings essential at: www.bpw.com.au/ centralcoast Phone 0438 989 199 or email bpwcentralcoast@ hotmail.com.

Tuition - Dance

Beginner Ukulele Courses Learn Uke Play Uke

Bookings 4341 4060 www.ukecentral.info

ukecentral.mail@gmail.com

Gosford Scottish Country Dancers hold a intermediate class on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm at Wyoming - It’s an excellent form of exercise which brings men, women and young people together socially, learning new and old dances in a very friendly relaxed atmosphere No experience or partner necessary All ages welcome Cost $7.00 per week Contact Janice on

4388 2253

Wanted Cash paid for good quality swords & knives. War & movie memorabilia also shop display units For large

collections home visit available

Smoking dragon

Shop 12 Ebbtide Mall 155 The Entrance Rd The Entrance 4333 8555

The Shame File

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

• Jessica Davis - A1 Cleaning Services, Erina

• Michelle Umback - 2 Funky, • Tony Fitzpatrick trading as Terrigal Futurtek Roofing • Shelley Walker - Previously trading as Headmasters Hair Design, • Inspire P/L trading as CUP Park Plaza Gosford Computers formerly of Gosford

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 21

Local sailors officiate at nationals our members from the local N o r t h e r n Mariners Radio Yacht Club attended the National Titles to run and officiate the event on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30.

The principal race officer for the event was Mr Garry Bromley, while Mr Frank Russell and Mr Phil Page assisted in running the event and Ms Marilyn Russell managed the heat management and recorded the scoring for the weekend. Mr Kirwin Robb of Victoria won the event by one point

Sport

Darren Morrison is Coast singles champion

ahead of fellow Victorian, Mr Scott Flemming. All four members of the Northern Mariners Radio Yacht Club were thanked for their expertise and professionalism. Email, 7 Sep 2015 Marilyn Russell, Northern Mariners

School sports coordinator praised enry Kendall High School teacher, Ms Julie Starkey has been praised by principal Mr Andrew Backhouse for her six-year stint as the school’s sports coordinator.

“With Ms Starkey taking on the role of Year 7 Adviser next year, Mr Rod Pratt is taking over the role of sports coordinator,” Mr Backhouse said. “This is an opportune time to recognise the contribution to school sport that Julie has made over the past six years as sports coordinator,” he said. “It is a diverse and

demanding role involving weekly coordination of resources, venues, students and staff as well as meeting all risk assessment, financial, medical and logistic challenges. “On top of this is the complexity of coordinating school and zone carnivals. “Ms Starkey has taken on these challenges in a manner that our school has

maintained was a fantastic, diverse and well-managed sporting program.” Mr Backhouse said Mr Pratt brings a wealth of experience to the job that will ensure the high quality of sport provision at the school will continue to flourish. Newsletter, Aug 2015 Andrew Backhouse, Henry Kendall High School

BCC President Col Bray (centre) hails Darren Morrison the Singles Champion of Club Champions with Heath Crawford runner-up

r Darren Morrison of Terrigal re-affirmed his champion status at the Bowls Central Coast Champion of Club Champions Singles held from Saturday, August 29 to Sunday, August 30.

As Mr Morrison also won the Open Singles, he is now in contention for the Central Coast Bowler of the Year. Mr Morrison defeated Mr Wayne Toomey of Mooney Mooney with a final score of 31 to 19 which secured

him in the final against Heath Crawford of Woy Woy whom he also defeated on Saturday, September 5, with a final score of 31 to 18. Mr Morrison will now compete in the Champion of Club Champions

State Singles title at Port Macquarie on from Wednesday, November 18 to Thursday, November 19. Media release, 8 Sep 2015 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

State cricketers provide Point Clare runners-up skills sessions in Softball state final r Josh Lalor and Mr Jonte P a t t i s o n visited Terrigal Primary School on Wednesday, September 2, as part of the Cricket NSW Toyota Country Blitz.

The annual program sees players from the NSW Blues and Breakers travel throughout the state visiting schools and community groups. Their visit to Terrigal Primary School included skill sessions with the students. Also included in their visit to the Central Coast, Mr Lalor and Mr Pattison visited MILO T20 Blast clinics. MILO T20 Blast is one of the earliest steps in the Cricket Australia pathway by providing a link from MILO in2Cricket to junior cricket as a fun, safe and affordable way to begin playing cricket. Media release, 1 Sep 2015 Simon Anderson, Cricket NSW

he Point Clare Public School boys’ softball team played against Lake Munmorah in the final of the Central Coast Division of the Boys Knock-Out.

The game was held on Monday, September 1. The score was a tight 7 all until Lake Munmorah triumphed with a score of 28 to 12.

Point Clare Public School team coach Mr Colin Cashman said, “The boys are to be congratulated on making it to the final which involved winning four earlier

matches. “Generally all the boys batted well,” he said. Newsletter, 1 Sep 2015 Colin Cashman, Point Clare Public School

Please make an urgent gift to support the people of Nepal

Nepal Earthquake Emergency Appeal DONATE NOW on 1300 66 66 72 www.actionaid.org/australia

Sport

Page 22 - September 9, 2015 - Coast Community News

Gosford Kariong U13(2)s book their place in grand final

Gosford celebrate Jordan Eilersen's opening try of the U13s final Photos Andrew Stark

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

Time - Height(m)

Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

WED 0541 1121 1748 -

- 9 1.25 0.54 1.58

SAT - 12 0136 - 0.35 0740 - 1.42 1331 - 0.42 1946 - 1.62 TUE - 15 0305 - 0.35 0917 - 1.51 1520 - 0.40 2128 - 1.53 FRI - 18 0441 - 0.46 1104 - 1.50 1723 - 0.50 2322 - 1.32 MON - 21 0107 - 1.18 0657 - 0.61 1334 - 1.44 2021 - 0.57

THU - 10 0025 - 0.41 0626 - 1.31 1210 - 0.49 1832 - 1.60 SUN - 13 0206 - 0.33 0813 - 1.46 1407 - 0.40 2020 - 1.61 WED - 16 0335 - 0.37 0951 - 1.52 1558 - 0.42 2203 - 1.47 SAT - 19 0518 - 0.51 1146 - 1.48 1813 - 0.54 TUE - 22 0216 - 1.16 0802 - 0.62 1441 - 1.46 2131 - 0.52

FRI - 11 0102 - 0.37 0704 - 1.37 1253 - 0.45 1911 - 1.62 MON - 14 0236 - 0.33 0845 - 1.49 1444 - 0.39 2053 - 1.58 THU - 17 0407 - 0.41 1026 - 1.52 1639 - 0.46 2241 - 1.39 SUN - 20 0010 - 1.24 0602 - 0.57 1236 - 1.45 1912 - 0.58 WED - 23 0330 - 1.19 0915 - 0.59 1549 - 1.52 2235 - 0.43

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

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

Storm forward Sione Vaenuku brilliantly offloads during the 10-4 win

U13s player of the match, Nick Rodrigues keeps the ball alive

he Gosford Kariong U13(2)s booked their place in this season’s grand final having ground out a 10-4 victory over The Entrance in an absorbing preliminary final played at the Morry Breen Field, Kanwal on Saturday, September 5.

A brace of second half tries to the Storm’s diminutive winger Jordan Eilersen and a conversion kicked by Jayden WildeTaylor provided the Gosford team with its winning advantage after scrambling defence from both sides had dominated a scoreless opening half. The game hung in the balance with just two minutes remaining, when player of the match Nick Rodrigues chipped into space on the last play the ball. The ball bounced obligingly, straight up off its point and in the ensuing scramble, Jordan Eilersen swooped to claim the game’s pivotal touchdown. The same two players had combined fifteen

Test your limits!

minutes earlier to open the morning’s scoring, when Rodrigues sliced through up centre-field before angling right and finding his winger in support. Eilersen accepted the pass before scampering away to the raucous cheers of the purple clad members of the crowd. The Storm’s captain and hooker, Cameron Bird left the field late in the game with a suspected broken collar bone, however subsequent X-rays at Wyong Hospital revealed no fracture and the dummy half will now be racing the clock to be fit for the Saturday, September 12 grand final. The hard fought victory over the Tigers has earned Gosford the right to line up against the undefeated

Ourimbah in the decider and the Storm boys will have gained much confidence from their strong second half showing against the Magpies in the preceding week’s major semi final. Meanwhile, the Storm’s other finalists; the U12(3)s and U11(2)s didn’t fare quite as well, with both sides falling in nail biting contests on the adjoining Bill Hicks Field. The U12(3)s went down 14-10 to The Entrance after the scores had been locked at 10 a piece heading into the break. Skipper Jake Martin led the way for Gosford with a series of barnstorming charges, highlighted by a spectacular 40 metre try scored in the south western corner.

HIKE

THE HIMALAYAS

15 – 26 MAR 2016

HIKE THE HOMELANDS 23 – 29 JULY 2015 Set your sights high and join Team Amnesty to raise vital funds for Amnesty’s human rights work. Get in touch: www.amnesty.org.au/teamamnesty 02 8396 7668 fundraisingevents@amnesty.org.au

RUN

A MARATHON

NEW YORK: NOV 2015 LONDON: APRIL 2016

And with ‘will o the wisp’ three quarters; Nash DorrattMavin, Michael Porter, Blake Carney and Jeremy Hendriksen all threatening the Tigers line late in the game, a white knuckle ride was experienced by both spectators and coaches alike as the clock wound down on Gosford’s season. The club’s U11(2)s had fought hard to lead 12-6 early in the second half of their preliminary final before Northern Lakes crossed twice during the latter stages to win the day 18-12. First half injuries to tireless Storm forwards Dylan Gale and Callum Skuse didn’t help Gosford’s cause, however Skuse did return after halftime to muscle his way over for a gutsy try. Media release, Sep 7, 2015 Andrew Stark, Central Coast Rugby League

Coast Community News - September 9, 2015 - Page 23

Sport

Good and bad news for Terrigal in Union battle of the beaches

errigal defeated Avoca Beach by 23 points in the Premier 1 Minor Semi-final of the Central Coast Rugby Union at Joseph Banks Oval on Saturday, September 5.

In a match that was not decided until the full time whistle, Terrigal were the team to continue onto the Preliminary Final in two weeks’ time. The match opened on a very even footing with both teams having their respective periods of attack and defence. There were no real inroads made by either team at the start and it was proving quite physical at the breakdown. Play was based around the half way area and neither team, because of some very good defence, was able to go any further into the oppositions’ territory. There was no scoring in the match until the 16th minute when Avoca Beach crossed for a very good try. Number 8 Peter Steele made a surge and crossed adjacent to the posts. The conversion of this try by five-eight Dylan Hardaker took Avoca Beach to a very handy 7 points to nil lead. Avoca Beach were playing the better rugby from this time for the remainder of the first half. They were doing most

of the attacking close to the line and went close to scoring on a couple of occasions. The ball was dropped once when the line was open. They were not taking their chances. A couple of penalty goal attempts by Avoca Beach were also missed with one hitting the upright. Terrigal did kick a penalty goal to reduce the lead to 7 points to 3, but it was Avoca Beach who jumped further ahead with a try right on halftime. They did deserve this try, and it was winger Daniel Aguirre-Acevedo who swooped on a loose ball close to the line to score in the corner. Avoca Beach had jumped to a 12 points to 3 lead and that was the halftime score. Avoca Beach was the better team in the first half and things were looking good for them. They had several very good players, but none was playing better than outside centre Matt Anderson, prop Luke Sheridan, Number 8 Peter Steele and locks Emile

Thomas and Elliott Dawkins. The commencement of the second half saw another very even struggle in the opening period. For 15 minutes both teams gave it their all, with Avoca Beach trying to increase their lead and Terrigal trying to get back into the match. It was Terrigal who were to succeed. Terrigal closed the gap in the 15th minute of the second half when winger Frankie Webber crossed for a try and the conversion of this try by Adam Danckert made the score Avoca Beach 15 Terrigal 10 with over a quarter of the match remaining. The game was suddenly back on an even keel. Terrigal were now playing the better rugby and things were happening for them. They were getting to the breakdown quicker and they were looking more dangerous in the backs. The second half was certainly a big change from the first half in the flow of the match. For the last 20 minutes of the game, Terrigal were

Charlotte is level 6 state trampolining champion

harlotte Topp from Henry Kendall High School recently competed successfully in State Trampolining.

Charlott came first in Level 6 Tramp. She also competed in Level 5 Double Mini Tramp, earning fourth place in the state. The competition was

held on the weekend of August 29 and 30. Newsletter, Sep 2015 Blake Warwrzyk, Henry Kendall High School

WAR MEMORABILIA WANTED

Charlotte Topp came first in NSW Level 6 Trampolining

basically camped in Avoca Beach’s half and were controlling proceedings. Avoca Beach just could not get out. Terrigal kicked a penalty goal through Adam Danckert and with scores at 15 to 13, the match was extremely tight. Terrigal continued to attack and were tackled on a couple of occasions close to the line. Terrigal took the lead for the first time in the match in the 34th minute went Adam Danckert kicked his third penalty goal, and Terrigal led by 16 points to 15 with time running out. Terrigal had several great efforts in the match, especially in the second half. Their best players were five-eight Adam Danckert, flankers Aaron Carrigg and Ryan Metcalfe, fullback Alec Herridge and inside centre Tom Lowe. The win for Terrigal was cemented right on fulltime when Danckert crossed for an individual try which he converted. Terrigal won by 23 points to 15 in what proved a high standard and exciting game of rugby. The result sees Avoca Beach bow out and Terrigal

continue on in two weeks’ time. Warnervale had a last second win over Terrigal in Premier 2 when they won the Minor Semifinal by 15 points to 14. The match was a very even tussle from start to finish. Terrigal led by the single point at halftime, by 6 points to 5, while Warnervale were to gain the victory with a single point win at fulltime. Warnervale won the match when they kicked a field goal after the fulltime hooter, through their fullback Mitch Reilly. Warnervale did score three tries to one, but when Terrigal had kicked a penalty goal with only a few minutes to go, everyone felt Terrigal had got the win. But it was not to be with the goal after the bell. Warnervale continue on and play in the Preliminary Final in two weeks’ time. Woy Woy were able to win the President’s Cup Minor Semifinal defeating Terrigal by 20 points to 10. Woy Woy did open the scoring, and maintained that lead for the remainder of the match. They only led by seven points to nil at the break so both teams knew they had

their chances in the match. But it was Woy Woy who scored a further two tries in the second half to secure the win. Terrigal definitely had their chances and were playing the better rugby in the early stages of the second half but were not allowed to score when they had to. A long range try late in the match to Woy Woy fullback Joel Weeks sealed the match for Woy Woy, and sees them continuing on in the Finals Series. This match was much closer than scores indicate. In what proved a scrappy game of rugby Gosford defeated Warnervale in the Under 19 Minor Semifinal by 23 points to 0. Gosford were the better team on the day but the match saw many handling errors and wrong options. Gosford Number 8 Chad Sneyd led the way all day. Gosford were always in control on the scoreboard and showed they have the ability to go further in this Finals Series. Media release, Sep 7, 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast rugby Union

Are You Looking For An Experienced, Affordable & Gentle Dentist For Your Family?

General Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Implant Dentistry

New Patient Offer - No Gap Exam and Clean appointment for Private Dental Health Insurance patients.

Not with a Health Fund? Just pay $159 Includes FREE Xrays worth $160 The 60 minute appointment includes: Full Comprehensive Exam, Clean and Polish, OPG X-rays, Treatment Planning and Fluoride

Laser Dentistry

Children’s Dentistry

A whiter brighter Smile in one hour

PHILIPS Zoom White speed in chair teeth whitening special - only $595 (normally $950)

Improve your quality of life.

We Bulk Bill Under New Medicares Child Dental’s Benefit Scheme.

• single tooth replacement • full mouth rehabilitation over 4-6 implants • implant supported dentures

NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE ($1,000 Free Dental Care for children age 2 to 17 - Ask us for the Details)

Dental Implants Free Assessment

al t n

Life

li ne

Call us for a FREE CONSULTATION - Payment Plans Available

We provide reasons to smile

Dr. Meena Gambhir

Dr. Namita Mehta

Veteran’s Affairs Patients are Welcome - Bulk Billed

Saturday Appointments Available Shop 1, 201 Mann Street, Opposite Gosford Train Station, Gosford 2250 gosford@dentallifeline.com.au | www.dentallifeline.com.au