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IPART recommends Gosford Council amalgamates he NSW Independent P r i c i n g and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced that, on the basis of Gosford Council’s proposal to continue operating as a stand-alone local government, it has been rated unfit.
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Gosford Council submitted one of 48 proposals received from 139 NSW local governments to stand alone. IPART’s chairman, Dr Peter Boxall said proposals to stand alone were assessed according to whether they delivered the scale and capacity, financial sustainability, the ability to effectively manage infrastructure and services and efficiency for the community. “We have considered the Independent Local Government Review Panel’s (ILGRP) preferred option and whether the proposal demonstrates the council can achieve the key elements of scale and capacity. In the case of Gosford Council, the ILGRP’s preferred option was to “Amalgamate with Wyong or a multi-purpose Joint Organisation”. The ILGRP also said that no separate water corporate body would be established for the Central Coast until other options were properly evaluated.
Wyong Council received the same rating as Gosford: “not fit” and the ILGRP’s preferred option was to “Amalgamate with Gosford or a multi-purpose Joint Organisation”. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he had taken part in a link-up with NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird and minister for local government Mr Paul Toole on the morning of Tuesday, October 20. Cr McKinna said he
was told that Gosford had failed to meet the scale and capacity criteria. Wyong, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle councils had also failed to meet the scale and capacity criteria. Cr McKinna said mayors from around NSW who participated in the linkup were told they would be receiving the IPART assessments on Tuesday afternoon. The results were released to the media at 12:00pm
that day and when Coast Community News spoke with Cr McKinna he said the only written information he had received was the media release, which had been given to him by another party. “We asked earlier in the process what was meant by scale and capacity and they were never really clear about what it was,” Cr McKinna said. He said mayors did ask Mr Baird and Mr Toole
whether they had a right of reply. “We were told ‘no, you’ve got 30 days to decide what you are going to do’. “So we have got 30 days to sit down with Wyong and discuss amalgamation or Hornsby or whatever. “But at the moment, we’ve got a resolution from Council to stand alone. Councils deemed unfit have 30 days to come up with a proposal to merge with a neigbouring council
or lose access to $1 billion in extra funding announced at the beginning of the Fit for the Future process. “We’ve not got a full meeting tonight [Tuesday, October 20] but we’ve got a strategic policy workshop. “There is a full council meeting next Tuesday, so I am sure over the next seven days there will be a lot of discussion,” he said. Cr McKinna said he had been approached by Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM to have a one-on-one meeting to discuss the possibility of an amalgamation between the two councils. “But I have got a council resolution that we stand alone so I can’t go and talk to him as an individual because I am part of the council,” Cr McKinna said. Gosford CEO, Mr Paul Anderson referred Coast Community News to Cr McKinna when we asked for his views on the IPART recommendation. Other councillors were also caught unaware of the IPART recommendation and stated that they were not prepared to comment until they had seen the detail of the report. Media release, Oct 20, 2015 Julie Sheather, Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Interview, Oct 20, 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist
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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
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
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.
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Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he was disappointed that the three non-Central Coast members of the JRPP had voted against his motion to approve the triple tower development that will traverse Mann St and Georgiana Terrace. “I moved the motion that the JRPP accept the recommendation from Council to approve the development but it got voted down 3-2,” Cr McKinna said. Cr McKinna said the Waterside project is a “big development” but that it is only “slightly higher” than the twin towers already approved for the site of the Union Hotel on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St. That development was approved by the JRPP in May. Cr McKinna said he had expected the Waterside project to be approved and was disappointed given how far the planning process had come. He said he expected the architects to go away and do a bit more work to address the JRPP’s concerns. “I think the architects will be able to satisfy the members of the JRPP,” he said. “The developers are going to keep working it through; they are focused on getting this development through.” The date for the development’s return to the JRPP has not been set, he said. According to Cr McKinna, members of the JRPP also had questions about Gosford Council’s new development proposal to change the boundaries of the Gosford CBD.
In August, Gosford Council initiated the processes required to progress a planning proposal that would see certain parcels of land in the Gosford CBD rezoned. “Now Council will be looking to state government to get that rushed through,” Cr McKinna said. Interview, Sep 21, 2015 Lawrie McKinna Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist
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An artist's impression of the deferred Waterside development at street level from Corner of Baker St and Georgiana Tce; Inset: part of block to be demolished as it looks now Photo CKDS Architecture
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ranes will be in the air and at least one major development under parts of the Gosford CBD to core CBD area.” When asked how Council way in the Gosford central business district by March 2016, provide further incentives to attract developers to what he intended to win the support according to Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson.
Mr Anderson took to twitter after the September 17 meeting of the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) deferred their decision on the $180 million, triple tower Waterside development for Mann St. “JRPP are a joke…Where is the Govt’s promise to review #robstokes,” Mr Anderson’s tweet said in a public airing of Gosford Council’s frustrations about the state of the Gosford business district. Mr Anderson said the panel members who voted against the triple tower development had attempted to attach their approval of the development to Council’s proposal to rezone parts of the CBD. “The JRPP have tried to attach the two together but our argument was, and is, that the current ability to vary development standards under the LEP exists, and that could have been used to accept the
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application,” Mr Anderson said. The panel members did not approve the development because the height variances being sought outside the 2014 Gosford Local Environment Plan were too great. “But on the same day, they did approve another application that had height variance using Clause 4.6, and they were happy to use that flexibility available to vary the development standards for that project,” he said. When asked if Mr Anderson believed there were inconsistencies in the JRPP’s adherence to the rules, Mr Anderson said “It would appear so”. He said the JRPP’s approval of the twin-tower development at the Union Hotel site on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St was an example of how they were prepared to grant variances
from maximum height and floor space ratios in some situations. “The [Waterside] tower on Mann St (tower 1) is taller, it is the tallest of what is proposed, but the height variances of the other two towers are equivalent to or less than the Union Hotel development towers,” he said. “We were satisfied with the shadowing and the fact the towers were designed in such a way that the shadows would pass pretty quickly,” he said. According to Mr Anderson, shadowing over the site of the former Gosford Public School won’t be an issue as it appears to have been earmarked by the NSW Government as a commercial development site and not a cultural precinct. “The panel asked us to go back and look at the planning proposal,” Mr Anderson said. The planning proposal Mr Anderson referred to is Gosford Council’s resolution to rezone
calls the ‘core CBD’. “We started some serious discussions with the NSW Department of Planning after the JRPP meeting,” Mr Anderson said. “We went back to the department and said, ‘OK, we need to sort this out’”. Mr Anderson said several meetings had taken place between Council and the Department of Planning on Monday, September 21 in order to fast-track Council’s development proposal. “What we want to get back is gateway approval from the department so we can go forward and create the LEP. “There is some work for us to do there, but if we get gateway approval, we can then draw up the plan and commence the required public consultations,” he said. He said the new planning proposal would be: “A whole different way of looking at height and FSR ratios in that
of groups opposed to FSR and height increases such as the Community Environment Network (CEN) and Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP), Mr Anderson said: “Obviously it will be a process of trying to explain the rationale around the creation of a core CBD as compared to a very broad CBD. “As we understand it, the Union Hotel developer wants to start construction in March. “We are starting to see residential unit development around the perimeter of the CBD and the reason behind us now looking at core CBD zoning is in response to what has happened with our 30 per cent bonus provisions. “The bonus provisions didn’t drive core CBD development, so now we have to focus on a core CBD.”
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Woy Woy town centre needs to be revitalised, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales It needed redevelopment incentives like those in Gosford and an overhaul of traffic management, he said. He said the number of vacant shops in Blackwall Road has escalated in recent months and the closure of the nearby RTA has further dampened the
commercial mood in the town centre. Mr Wales said Woy Woy town centre continued to suffer because of Gosford Council’s obsession with the Gosford CBD. “We want to see a five-year moratorium on car parking fees and discounts on Section 94 payments to encourage current land owners to redevelop in Woy Woy. “It is no different to the Section 94 discounts and floor space
ratio concessions being given in the Gosford CBD but I think we can do more in Woy Woy and get a much better outcome in a shorter period of time than we will ever get in Gosford,” he said. “When you talk about a $170 million development like those in Gosford you make people’s heads swell but smaller and more manageable developments, using floor space ratio and height bonuses, if you make them attractive, they are
Vacant shops can be found on both sides of Blackwall Road Woy Woy
achievable,” he said. He said Woy Woy’s revival hinged on many variables. “We don’t seem to have an economic blue print for Woy Woy town centre and there are infrastructure issues that need to be addressed,” he said. One critical issue was the no right turn from Blackwall Rd to Railway St, which he said “means everyone tends to bypass the main street”. Mr Wales said there was a need to revisit the whole traffic
management plan for Woy Woy. He said the pending completion of the new grand stand and open concourse area at the oval, expected to be ready for use within six months, was positive for Woy Woy. This brand new facility was expected to put some focus back on Oval Avenue and the older part of Woy Woy, he said. Interview, 24 Sep 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson
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he Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has deferred its approval of the $180 million Waterside development in Mann St at its latest meeting on Thursday, September 17.
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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
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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
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espite ongoing opposition from the community, the Ourimbah boarding house Development Application has received conditional approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel.
Representatives of the Ourimbah community, through their Stop Glen Road Development Action Group and the Ourimbah Region Residents Association Inc, (ORRA) delivered speeches against the DA for the boarding house at the JRPP meeting held in the Wyong Council Chambers on September 24. Mr Allan Benson, Mr Greg McGill, Ms Di Willard and Ms Lesley Peden, all delivered speeches with Mr Benson highlighting concerns about the construction of the slab at the base of the development. Mr McGill outlined the development’s incompatibility with the surrounding area.
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Ms Willard addressed issues with drawings and other planning information supplied as false or misleading and Ms Peden argued that late document submission was unfair and impactful on the hearing. Mr Benson presented his concerns with the suspended slab in three sections: a flood study, structural loading issues
and creek debris. According to Mr Benson, a hydrologist he petitioned to conduct a flood study confirmed that the structure would risk diverting floodwater back towards the property neighbouring the development, which may cause significant additional flooding to the driveway and beyond. Another argument
from Mr Benson addressed concerns about debris being cleared from the creek by having creek access through the slab. Mr Benson concluded his speech by arguing that too many questions remained surrounding the slab, and urged the JRPP to suspend its construction and therefore disallow the west wing of the
watertight reasons why the DA does not fit the local character test,” Mr McGill said. “But after four public exhibitions, two panel meetings and innumerable extensions to fixed deadlines, the DA has still not been rejected. “So this time, we’re going to tie our arguments to precedents from the Land and Environment Court to show not only that it should be rejected here tonight but that it also has no chance of ever being approved by the Court,” he said. Mr McGill brought up concerns about noise, overlooking and overshadowing development. issues for the current Mr McGill’s address to neighbour and presented the JRPP involved several the case of Project cases from the Land and Venture Developments Environment Court that v Pittwater Council in supported the idea that 2005, in which the court the boarding house was rejected the DA saying not in compliance with physical impacts, such as Section 79C of the EPA noise, overlooking and Act, the local character overshadowing which and public interest tests. “In past submissions, Continued P3 we’ve presented what we believed to be many
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again in September 2015. She said the only thing that has changed is the treasurer. “Last year Joe Hockey was here making the announcement, now the new treasurer Scott Morrison is here saying the exact same thing. “In two years, Lucy Wicks and her colleagues were able to remove a prime minister and a treasurer, but still not bring any jobs to Gosford. “Lucy Wicks needs to focus on what’s important for the people of the Coast and not get caught up in her own Liberal Party politics.” Media release Sep 24, 2015 Richard Mehrtens Office of Deborah O’Neill
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ember for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP and federal treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison MP officially announced that the site of the former Gosford Public School had been chosen to house a new Australian Taxation Office building on Friday, September 25. The announcement, which took place on the site in Mann St, was also attended by Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson, former NSW member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford Chamber of Commerce president, Ms Ali Vidler. Ms Wicks said she considered the ATO development in Gosford to be the Coalition Government’s most important initiative on the Central Coast. “Coasties tell me every single day they want the opportunity to not only live in the best city and region in the world but also to be able to work here locally as well,” Ms Wicks said. She said 600 people coming into the heart of Gosford every single day means “more coffee shops thriving, means 600 more coffees every day or, if you drink coffee like I do, perhaps around 1,200
coffees that will have to be made every single day. “It means lunches, it means dinners, it means the newsagents will benefit, it means our drycleaners will benefit. “What we see here in this site behind us is, we’re going to see those jobs start here on the Central Coast,” Mr Morrison said. “It’s not just the Commonwealth hub which is going to be established here, it’s the works that will now take place and the planning and the design and the construction over the next couple of years which will see this as a hub of economic activity which will support so many other industries and so many other things right here on the Central Coast,” he said. When asked whether the 600 jobs announced would be new or relocated positions, Mr Morrison said the site would house a fourstorey building that would have 600 people working in
it. “People who come and have to deal with Commonwealth public servants in an array of different agencies, they will be coming here, they will be doing business here, they will be in this community, they will be in this CBD. “All of that means jobs…people can quibble about the economic metric analysis, but I tell you what, the businesses around here will see one thing, they will see more jobs and that’s what the Central Coast needs. “There will be people doing all sorts of work in this building: there will be couriers coming in and out of this building; there will be people organising meetings and working in administrative roles; there will be people who will be working here in traineeships; there will be people working here in a range of different levels and then the people working out and serving the
coffees or the hospitality sector or supporting the plumbing businesses which will be working here. “This is a trigger, this is an initiator and I think it can really fire up the aspiration which I think there’s never been any shortage of on the Central Coast but this, I think, will really fuel it.” Ms Wicks said construction on the waterfront Gosford site would start by the end of June 2016. “The building will be open by the end of 2017, so we should expect to see the jobs flowing in from the end of 2017,” she said. Treasurer Morrison said the Australian Taxation Office would be a significant occupant of the building but arrangements were still being made with other agencies, which will be the subject of other announcements when finalised. Mr Morrison and Ms Wicks did not provide details about the cost of the development. Transcript, Sep 25, 2015 Julian Leembruggen, office of Scott Morrison
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Leopard seal comes ashore at Ocean Beach The Antarctic mammal, which was over two metres long, was spotted by a passer-by who called the 24-hour hotline of volunteer marine mammal rescue organisation Orrca about its presence at Umina around 9am on the Sunday. Orrca president Mr Ronny Ling said he happily made the trip from Sydney to spend the day at Umina observing the seal. “Our immediate response to the call was to get people down there and we had wonderful support from the Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club and the local National Parks and Wildlife Service,” Mr Ling said. Mr Ling said only a handful of these predators get into the currents and make the journey this far north. “They are important to the food chain down there. “They are the Antarctic equivalent of the Polar Bear in the
A leopard seal spent the day at Ocean Beach Umina recently
north in terms of their position in the food chain,” he said. Their spot at the top end of the food chain means leopard seals are healthy in numbers and they are solitary animals so it is not unusual to see them alone. Mr Ling said leopard seals had
been known to turn up on Ocean Beach from time to time because of its proximity to Lion Island which is home to a colony of Little Penguins. “When you are a seal you like to eat big fish like salmon and tailor but what they really like to eat is penguins,” he said.
Mr Ling said the seal, which was not identified as female or male, was most likely ashore at Umina for rest and recuperation and it was not unusual to see seals on land. Mr Ling and other volunteers took the time to observe its body shape, the condition of its eyes,
nose and mouth and came to the conclusion that it was in fine health. “It only had a few battle scars,” he said. The observations helped Orrca to identify the same seal when it came ashore at Stockton five days later. Although it is not unusual to see a leopard seal on land, Mr Ling said it was important to keep at least 40 metres away from the mammal. “They are very fast on land and they can lunge big distances. “They also have big teeth and they are not afraid to use them. “They are very unpredictable and their demeanor can change quickly,” he said. The Central Coast is home to significant numbers of Orrca volunteers, Mr Ling said. The organisation is now in its 30th year of rescuing marine mammals and does not accept any government funding. Interview, 7 Oct 2015 Ronny Ling, ORRCA Reporter, Jackie Pearson
Local beaches are given mixed ratings Pearl Beach, Umina Beach and Killcare were graded good in this year’s NSW State of the Beaches report, but other local beaches did not fare so well. Ocean Beach was rated as poor in the latest report and deemed to be suitable for swimming 82 per cent of the time. Ocean Beach can be impacted by polluted outflow from Brisbane Water, according to the report. “It is recommended that swimming be avoided during and up to one day after rainfall or if there are signs of stormwater pollution,” the report said. The Peninsula’s estuarine beaches, Pretty Beach baths, Ettalong Channel, Woy Woy baths, and Patonga Creek were graded poor. The report said they were frequently suitable for swimming during dry weather. “However, elevated levels of enterococci were recorded following light rainfall,” the report said. “Elevated enterococci levels were often recorded during both dry and wet weather conditions at Ettalong Channel … and Woy Woy Baths. Enterococci is a bacteria excreted in faeces and rarely present in
unpolluted waters. Beachwatch tests for enterococci because it is considered to be the single preferred indicator of faeces in marine water. Beaches rated good are suitable for swimming most of the time. A poor rating means the location is susceptible to faecal pollution and not always suitable for swimming. “Swimming at the estuarine beaches is best avoided during and for up to three days following rainfall or it there are any signs of stormwater pollution. In terms of ocean baths, Pearl Beach rockpool was graded as poor. “Water quality was frequently suitable for swimming during dry weather conditions, with elevated enterococci levels recorded following 5mm or more of rainfall. “It is recommended that swimming in the baths be avoided during and for up to one day following rainfall or if there are any signs of pollution,” the report said. Elevated levels of microbial contamination were recorded at most swimming sites in late January and early February, due to very heavy rainfall. Twenty-four hour rainfall totals exceeded 200 mm at Ettalong and
86 mm at Killcare on January 18. In April 2015, several sewage pumping stations overflowed to local waterways due to power outages caused by the East Coast Low storm event. The wet weather conditions and power outages caused bypasses at the Woy Woy sewage treatment plant. Gosford Council issued a public health alert advising the community to avoid swimming and other activities at all public waterways due to the potential health risk. Swimming sites graded as poor have permanent advisory signs recommending that swimming should be avoided for up to three days after rain in estuarine/lagoon environments and up to one day after rain at beaches. According to the BeachWatch report, Gosford Council investigates algal blooms, sewage contamination and stormwater pollution at designated swimming sites. “If algal blooms are confirmed, the council erects algal bloom signs and liaises with the NSW Office of Water’s Hunter Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (HRACC). “If sewage contamination is suspected temporary signs are
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nother announcement of long promised jobs and a new building for Gosford doesn’t make them any more real, according to Labor senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill. With four previous announcements of this project, and no milestones to show after two years, Sen O’Neill said locals have a right to feel deceived. “Here we go again,” Sen O’Neill said. “A re-announcement of a project that, despite being a supposed centre-piece of this government, has not moved in more than two years,” she said. “This is the fifth time this announcement has been made, and we still haven’t seen a sod turned or a job created.” According to Sen O’Neill, the initiative was first announced during the 2013 election campaign, then again in May 2014, August 2014, May 2015, and now
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immediately erected and a media release may be issued. “Only when water quality results indicate that the site is suitable for swimming are the temporary signs removed. “If stormwater pollution is suspected temporary signs are erected.” Council has approved works for the $15–17 million Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project. This project intends to deliver an improved sewer service to properties located within Empire Bay. According to the report, works undertaken to improve the quality of stormwater entering receiving waters include: installation of stormwater quality improvement devices such as gross pollutant traps, trash racks, silt traps and basins; vegetative filter systems and constructed wetlands; installation of dog poo bins in popular dog walking areas; stormwater community education projects; riparian rehabilitation; and enforcement of the council’s erosion, sediment and nutrient control regulations. “Council conducted an upgrade to Pearl Beach Rockpool, with works including the installation of gutters to improve pool flushing with a 1.5 m
tide. “The pool is cleaned four times a year and relies on tides to flush and top it up with fresh water. “Gosford Council has invested in stormwater quality improvement devices at a number of key strategic locations including drainage outlets at Umina and Ettalong. “These devices are regularly inspected and maintained as part of the council’s routine maintenance program. “Coastal Zone Management Plans are being implemented for all catchments within the local government area. “These plans provide direction and guidance for the management of estuaries and their catchments to achieve long-term improvements in waterway health. “Plans have been developed for the Lower Hawkesbury River (2009), Brisbane Water (2012) and Pearl Beach Lagoon (2014). Report, 7 Oct 2015 State of the Beaches 2014-15 Central Coast NSW NSW Government Office of Environment and Heritage
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Council resolves to compulsorily acquire The Grove if unsuccessful at auction
IPART recommends Gosford Council amalgamates T he NSW Independent P r i c i n g and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced that, on the basis of Gosford Council’s proposal to continue operating as a stand-alone local government, it has been rated unfit.
David Harris said the Wyong Grove School site should not be sold
Wyong Musical Society's production of The Little Mermaid was staged at The Grove
yong Council has resolved to take ownership of the former can’t let that happen,” Mr and set building and an only agreed to their intimate theatre space for school being closed Wyong Grove school site, which includes resolutions necessary Roome said. because it was going The future of small productions. to initiate a compulsory acquisition of the site.
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“This resumption will save Wyong Grove and keep it for the community,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “The NSW Government is proposing to sell the site at a public auction before the end of the month. “If Council is unsuccessful at the auction, it will compulsorily acquire the property from the successful bidder,” he said. Council currently leases the site and has turned it into a community and cultural hub that is home to a number of permanent and regular local groups as well as hosting a range of special events.
“The first we heard about the decision to sell was when the ‘for sale’ sign went up,” Cr Eaton said. “This is particularly disappointing as the Department of Education is well aware of our interest in the site as we have spoken directly to them about buying it. “Wyong Grove is a vital part of our community, never more evident than when it was used as the Disaster Recovery Centre for residents affected by the devastating April storms. “It has become the cultural epicentre of our shire and is home to important groups including the Wyong Drama Group and Wyong Musical Society
who provide important cultural opportunities for our talented locals, particularly our young people. “It will be a travesty if the curtain comes down on Wyong Grove and we will now look to take over ownership completely so this important community facility can remain in public hands.” President of the Wyong Musical Theatre Company, Mr Fred Roome said a campaign had been launched to save Wyong Grove including a facebook page and a change.org petition and he is encouraging residents to get on board. “Once these community facilities are gone, they are gone forever and we simply
the Wyong Grove Public School site was considered in a confidential Wyong Council meeting on Wednesday, October 14. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said councillors considered a report that would canvass whether or not Council should or can look at purchasing the property. The meeting was confidential because it needed to discuss commercially sensitive information such as property valuations. Prior to the confidential session, Mr Howard Oxley, president of the Wyong Drama Group addressed Council. Mr Oxley told Council that the Grove provided amateur theatre groups in Wyong with an affordable space for rehearsals
“The costs for the use of the Arthouse would quadruple the costs of bringing any amateur production to the stage,” Mr Oxley said. “The Arthouse is the centre of performance but not a centre for all the bits that go with it… The Grove is a major piece of the jigsaw for all the groups that are down there.” Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP said he supported Council’s plans to either purchase or compulsorily acquire the Grove. “The NSW Government has reneged on a promise to Wyong Council and the people of Wyong,” Mr Harris said. “The people who sat in those consultation meetings with the Department of Education
to stay in community hands,” he said. Mr Harris said there will be a community rally at the Wyong Grove site at 10am on Saturday, October 24 to oppose moves by the State Government to sell it to anyone other than Council or a not-forprofit organisation that would retain it for the community. That would be a big victory for the community. Media release, Sep 30 and Oct 14 2015 Wyong Council media Interview, Oct 13, 2015 Doug Eaton, Wyong Council Meeting transcript, Oct 14, 2015 Wyong Council Interview, Oct 15, 2015 David Harris, member for Wyong Jackie Pearson, journalist
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Gosford Council submitted one of 48 proposals received from 139 NSW local governments to stand alone. IPART’s chairman, Dr Peter Boxall said proposals to stand alone were assessed according to whether they delivered the scale and capacity, financial sustainability, the ability to effectively manage infrastructure and services and efficiency for the community. “We have considered the Independent Local Government Review Panel’s (ILGRP) preferred option and whether the proposal demonstrates the council can achieve the key elements of scale and capacity. In the case of Gosford Council, the ILGRP’s preferred option was to “Amalgamate with Wyong or a multi-purpose Joint Organisation”. The ILGRP also said that no separate water corporate body would be established for the Central Coast until other options were properly evaluated.
Wyong Council received the same rating as Gosford: “not fit” and the ILGRP’s preferred option was to “Amalgamate with Gosford or a multi-purpose Joint Organisation”. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he had taken part in a link-up with NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird and minister for local government Mr Paul Toole on the morning of Tuesday,
October 20. Cr McKinna said he was told that Gosford had failed to meet the scale and capacity criteria. Wyong, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle councils had also failed to meet the scale and capacity criteria. Cr McKinna said mayors from around NSW who participated in the linkup were told they would be receiving the IPART assessments on Tuesday
afternoon. The results were released to the media at 12:00pm that day and when Coast Community News spoke with Cr McKinna he said the only written information he had received was the media release, which had been given to him by another party. “We asked earlier in the process what was meant by scale and capacity and they were never really clear
about what it was,” Cr McKinna said. He said mayors did ask Mr Baird and Mr Toole whether they had a right of reply. “We were told ‘no, you’ve got 30 days to decide what you are going to do’. “So we have got 30 days to sit down with Wyong and discuss amalgamation or Hornsby or whatever. “But at the moment, we’ve got a resolution from
Council to stand alone, so obviously I need to go back to councillors. “We’ve not got a full meeting tonight [Tuesday, October 20] but we’ve got a strategic policy workshop. “There is a full council meeting next Tuesday, so I am sure over the next seven days there will be a lot of discussion,” he said. Cr McKinna said he had been approached by Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM to have a one-on-one meeting to discuss the possibility of an amalgamation between the two councils. “But I have got a council resolution that we stand alone so I can’t go and talk to him as an individual because I am part of the council,” Cr McKinna said. Gosford CEO, Mr Paul Anderson referred Coast Community News to Cr McKinna when we asked for his views on the IPART recommendation. Other councillors were also caught unaware of the IPART recommendation and stated that they were not prepared to comment until they had seen the detail of the report. Media release, Oct 20, 2015 Julie Sheather, Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Interview, Oct 20, 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist
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osford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna and CEO Paul Anderson have refused to comment on claims made by Wyong councillors about the state of Gosford’s finances.
Mr Anderson said he was not prepared to comment further “on the basis of legal advice�. In a subsequent email, Mr Anderson made the following statements: “The allegations made by Wyong councillors, in particular Cr Best, Cr Troy and Cr Eaton against me and Gosford Council are untrue and defamatory. “I intend to commence legal proceedings for defamation in respect of the defamatory statements made against me in recent publications in the ‘Express Advocate’ and the ‘Daily Telegraph’ online,� Mr Anderson said. He responded to 10 questions put in writing by ‘Coast Community News’ based on allegations made by Wyong councillors by stating: “The matters raised at points 1-10 in the first part of your email are factually incorrect and untrue.� In response to Wyong Council’s call for Gosford to open its books for scrutiny in preparation for a possible
amalgamation between the two councils, Mr Anderson said: “We still haven’t received a request from them.� Cr McKinna said he didn’t want to respond to claims made before and during a Wyong Council meeting on October 14. “What I will say is the accusation that our finances were not put in on time is totally untrue,� Cr McKinna said. According to Cr McKinna: “We submitted our 201314 on time to the local government office as required by all councils. “Those figures were audited and they were the figures used for Gosford’s Fit for the Future submission,� Cr McKinna said. He said the 2014-15 financials would be presented at a strategic policy workshop as ‘Coast Community News’ went to press on Tuesday, October 20. “They will be put to Council next week and lodged on time. “Last year it was all put in on time and put on public
display and we announced a $12 million surplus last year and we’re looking for another surplus this year,� he said. When asked how confident he was of reporting a surplus for the 2014-15 financial year, Cr McKinna said: “We will know more tonight and tomorrow.� When asked again whether he was prepared to comment on individual statements made by Wyong councillors about the state of Gosford’s books, Cr McKinna said: “I am not interested. “They should be concentrating on what they’re doing up there,� he said. Wyong councillor Greg Best gave notice of a motion for an “independent forensic audit� of Gosford Council’s financial position but, as a result of discussion during the general meeting of Wyong Council on October 14, the wording of the motion was softened to a “proper analysis�. In the notice of motion, Cr Best said: “Wyong Council respectfully requests Gosford Council provide full
and unfettered access to its 2014/15 accounts.� In recognition of the importance of working cooperatively and transparently, Cr Best’s motion suggested that Wyong would reciprocate and give Gosford access to all necessary statements to carry out its own investigation of Wyong Council’s financial position. He also noted that the tables and graphs included with the motion comparing the financial results of three surrounding councils were unaudited, indicative only, and did not provide a thorough representation of the situation. Cr Best made statements in relation to Gosford’s forecast operating profitability and borrowing levels. He questioned the difference between Wyong and Gosford staffing levels and wages bill, given the councils are of a similar size. Cr Best also drew comparisons between Wyong Council and Gosford Council’s expenditure on roads and natural areas. “These figures are just some of the items that are of concern, particularly as
amalgamation is highly likely. “Given a decision on amalgamation is only a few months away, we need urgent answers to questions about our forced marriage partner’s finances.� In an interview with the ‘Wyong Regional Chronicle’ Cr Best said: “Amalgamation has been debated for four years ... but the problem is the journey is coming to an end. “We will know by Christmas what the makeup will be. “If it is to dissolve the two councils and create a Central Coast Super Council, I want to know what we have married.� The five out of nine Wyong councillors who voted in favour of the motion, to see it carried by one vote, were Cr Greg Best, Cr Adam Troy, Cr Doug Eaton, Cr Lloyd Taylor and Cr Lynne Webster. A note from Wyong Council’s acting chief executive officer, Mr Rob Noble said: “The proposal for an independent forensic audit is likely to be very costly, has not been budgeted for and may be premature, given no announcement has yet been made regarding
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amalgamation,� Mr Noble said. “It also would seem to have potential to damage relationships between the two councils at a time when the best possible relationships need to be established,� he said. Cr Bob Graham said he believed requesting such an analysis had the potential to damage the relationship between the two councils.� Later in the debate, Cr Graham said: “This will get the people of Gosford offside and the council offside and they will say ‘go to buggery’ if we ask them to open up their books. “They will say, ‘read what is on our website and that is all we are going to give you’. “Put the hand of friendship out to work on behalf of the whole of the Central Coast,� he said. Email, Oct 12, 2015 Interview, Oct 12, 2015 Greg Best, Wyong Council Interviews, Oct 20, 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist
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Amalgamation is a once in a lifetime opportunity – Aiken Gosford Council ratepayer has spoken out in support of the need for an independent investigation into Gosford Council’s finances at a Wyong Council meeting on October 14.
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Mr Pat Aiken, a community representative on Gosford Council’s Catchments and Coasts Committee and secretary of Coastal Residents Inc spoke at the Wyong Council meeting as a resident from the Gosford Local Government Area. He expressed concerns about Gosford Council’s “lingering debt” incurred from Collateralised Debt Obligations (CDOs) acquired prior to the Global Financial Crisis. “In 2012 they said we haven’t lost a cent, then in April 2013 they spelled out that the losses were $42 million and that was in the official government review, the Cole Report. “My concern is how much this loss really is,” he said. He questioned the sale of Kibbleplex and subsequent loss of free parking for commuters.
“Would rates increase, are services at risk, would jobs be lost, what is the plan to manage such a debt if amalgamation occurred? “Is the NSW Government responsible for allowing such high risk investments to be taken on at the time? “Would such a debt impact on the advantages of amalgamation or would amalgamation mitigate the financial, environmental and social impact, the triple bottom line?” Mr Aiken asked. Mr Aiken said he did not believe the whole issue of council amalgamation had been well-managed. “To be quite blunt, I don’t think this has been treated well at all; I don’t think residents of either LGA have had time to consider and discuss this and don’t think the state government has led the way,” he said. However, he also outlined what he believed
to be the advantages of the amalgamation of the Central Coast’s two councils, describing it as a “once in a lifetime opportunity”. Those advantages included the introduction of a ward system, a popularly elected mayor, the potential for full councillors and better economies of scale to reduce overheads. “I don’t believe we are seeing all the facts. “The residents of Gosford are not being told what amalgamation could mean except that it wouldn’t be good for them,” Mr Aiken said. “Amalgamation is a once in a lifetime opportunity and necessary for the Central Coast region to truly have a regional local government. “The potential is there to provide improved access to a wider range of services... due to improved economies of scale. “A strong regional council
would be to a large extent a strong voice and a strong body.” He said Gosford has a good rate base and plenty of potential for future development that hasn’t been taken up. According to Mr Aiken, in spite of questions about Gosford Council’s current financial health, amalgamation would still be the best outcome for the Central Coast because, in the long-term, the economies of scale would deliver greater opportunities for the region. Meeting transcript, Oct 14, 2015 Wyong Council meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist
Councils should ‘Work together’ r David Mehan, Member for The Entrance has called on both Gosford and Wyong Councils to focus on working together after IPART deemed Gosford and Wyong Council “not fit for the future”.
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Both Councils have been engaged in a war of words for the past year, with Councillors on either side of Local Government boundaries devoting time to undermining the neighbouring Council. Recent calls for access to Gosford Council’s financial records by Wyong Councillors have been received with confusion by both Council managers who dismissed the comments and advised against pursuing inflammatory actions. The possibility of a State mandated merger will force both Councils to return to the negotiating table to find a solution. “For a program meant to increase local government cohesion the “Fit for the Future” process has caused nothing but division among the councils,” Mr Mehan said. “Central Coast residents don’t want to be reading about our councillors
bickering they want to see councils working together to deliver services to our community,” he said. “Our employment is down; investment in our region is down; it’s up to all levels of government to set the standard. “Both councils have a long history of working together to achieve great outcomes for the Coast. “They already share resources and equipment. “Councillors like Greg Best who can’t commit to co-operate in the interest of the Central Coast should reconsider their future in Local Government. “The economic success of the Coast requires all levels of government to work together for the Central Coast community as a whole.” Media release, Oct 20, 2015 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance
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NSW RSL seeks to ban former members of Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-branch et proceeds from the sale of land formerly owned by the Mangrove Mountain sub-branch of the RSL may be given to the Gosford sub-branch along with other assets owned by the Mangrove Mountain sub-branch.
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At least 12 members of the former Mangrove Mountains RSL sub-branch attended a meeting with the NSW RSL state branch executive in September to determine the future of the sub-branch. According to a spokesperson for Mangrove Mountain ex-servicemen, the NSW executive asked the Mangrove Mountain members to vote in favour of a resolution that would ban former members of the sub-branch executive, and trustees of the sub-branch’s former landholding, from holding positions on any RSL sub-branch or subsidiary. Coast Community News understands that subbranch members present at the meeting refused to
The Mangrove Mountain landfill
support the resolution. The Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-branch managed a trust that owned land occupied by the Mangrove Mountain landfill. In 2014, the Mangrove Mountain sub-branch and individual trustees were taken to the Land and Environment Court by Gosford Council in relation to the operations of the Mangrove Mountain landfill. According to the spokesperson, on Friday, February 4, 2014 the NSW RSL notified Mangrove Mountain sub-branch members that it was taking
over control of its trust. On February 7, 2014 NSW RSL sold the subbranch’s land for $750,000 to Mangrove Mountain Properties NSW Pty Ltd, the spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the sub-branch members were not informed of the sale until July 2014. As a consequence, the sub-branch and individual trustees continued to defend, and incur costs for defending, Gosford Council’s Land and Environment Court action, which was also being defended by Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club and
the operator of the landfill. If sub-branch members had agreed to the first resolution put forward by the NSW RSL executive at the September 2015 meeting, NSW RSL would have considered removing the suspension of the sub-branch’s charter and returning the net proceeds of the land sale and the subbranch’s other assets. According to the spokesperson, because the Mangrove Mountain members present refused to ban its former executive members and trustees, NSW RSL will transfer all funds to
another sub-branch. Coast Community News understands it is intended that the Gosford sub-branch will be the recipient of the net proceeds of the land sale and other Mangrove Mountain sub-branch assets and that Mangrove Mountain can be a chapter of the Gosford sub-branch. “If we agreed to the first resolution, and effectively banned the trustees, it was sort of inferring the three trustees and executive didn’t do the right thing,” the spokesperson said. In fact, the Land and Environment Court found
that the sub-branch and trustees had not committed any breaches in relation to the Mangrove Mountain Landfill and Gosford Council was instructed to pay their costs. “If they are going to distribute the assets, they should be distributed equally to all sub branches so they can be used to assist service and ex-service members and their families.” The Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-branch is one of the oldest in Australia. It was founded in 1919 and serviced most of the northern districts of NSW for some time after WWI. Due to the “unclear” status of the sub-branch for the past 20 months, it was unable to officially play a part in any of the 2015 Centenary of ANZAC celebrations and has not been able to provide direct assistance to the families of several of its long-standing members who have passed away during that period of time. Interview, Oct 16, 2015 Mangrove Mountain RSL sub-branch Jackie Pearson, journalist
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Senator calls on Prime Minister to intervene over ATO site
Wicks defends ATO decision in Parliament ember for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks has released a statement in Parliament on the revitalisation of Gosford, including claims about the 600 jobs for the Central Coast.
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enator for NSW, Ms Deborah O’Neill, has written to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, calling on him to immediately halt all proceedings with regards to the proposed Gosford ATO development at the old Gosford Public School site.
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Ms O’Neill said despite widespread community concern, member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP, and the Liberal Government have failed to act to stop the deeply unpopular decision to build the new government office block on prime community land. “We’ve had nearly 1,000 people gather on the site to protest a decision by Lucy Wicks and the Liberal Government to take away prime waterfront land and stick an ugly, brown brick tax building on it. “Yet in spite of loud and vigorous opposition, this government just won’t listen to the community,” Ms O’Neill said. Ms O’Neill will also
be seeking a meeting to discuss the matter with Mr Turnbull and Treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison, personally. Ms O’Neill said she would also submit a Notice of Motion into the Senate to force a vote from the Government on the issue if Mr Turnbull or Mr Morrison do not intervene to change the decision on the ATO’s location. “With this notice of motion, the issue will have to be dealt with by the Government. “They will have to stand in the Parliament and vote this down, or stand with the community and support this motion,” Ms O’Neill said. Calling for the government to immediately abandon their plans for the
waterfront site, Ms O’Neill said the government and the parliament should listen to community concerns. The motion, to be debated in the Senate in the coming sitting if they don’t respond sooner, calls on the Government to abandon their decision to locate the building on the proposed site, to consult the community when planning future infrastructure, and to use local developers and builders to ensure construction jobs are local. Ms O’Neill said there were still too many questions for the government to answer, including the conduct of the tender process. “There has been a lack of clarity around the tender process, with the
appearance that some tenderers may have received additional information which gave them an advantage in the application process. “This included limited access to the knowledge of the availability of the old Gosford Public School site which is currently under its own ongoing EOI process, and that the site could be split into smaller blocks. “That sounds like an unfair process to me. “This process has been murky from the start. “The government needs to abandon this folly and start again. “We need a clean tender process, and community involvement in this potential jobs home for the ATO on the Coast,” Ms O’Neill said. Media release, Oct 16, 2015 Richard Mehertens, Office of Senator Deborah O’Neill
Ms Wicks said the ATO would provide a giant step forward for Gosford and the promised 600 jobs would be a reality for Coast residents wanting to work locally. Despite community protest towards the proposed ATO on the old Gosford Public School site, earmarked for a community Performing Arts Centre, Ms Wicks argued in her statement that the development would utilise less than 30 per cent of the old school site. In her statement Ms Wicks also dismissed Labor’s condemnation of the development as a smokescreen for their own anti-jobs, anti-infrastructure agenda. “You would expect Labor to back a better future for Gosford, but instead Labor would prefer to drive a
cacophony of false claims about how 600 jobs will supposedly prevent any hope of seeing a Performing Arts Centre also built in Gosford. “It is a crying shame. “As I fought for 600 jobs in Gosford, I will also fight for a Performing Arts Centre for Gosford. “A Centre that the NSW Government and Gosford City Council announced plans for, four years ago, on Crown Land, adjacent, not on, the old school site,” Ms Wicks said. Ms Wicks also announced a series of roundtables to continue engaging with the community on the future for Gosford and the Central Coast. Media release, Oct 14, 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks
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eaches in the north of the Gosford Local Government Area are being neglected while Peninsula beaches are being taken care of, according to the secretary of Coastal Residents Incorporation, Mr Pat Aiken. According to Mr Aiken, the sandbag wall currently under construction along The Esplanade between Ettalong and Ocean Beaches could suggest the Peninsula is getting preferential treatment when it comes to managing the effects of sea level rise, such as erosion. Mr Aiken made the observation when commenting on the closing date for public submissions on the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for Gosford Open Beaches on Friday, October 9. “At Ettalong, they are very fortunate because all that work is being done there, yet Wamberal and Terrigal are being wiped out and there is no talk about Council doing any work there,” Mr Aiken said. He said the Peninsula beaches appear to be receiving funding and there is no talk of a “beneficiary pays” approach to
managing the impact of sea level rise. “But with beaches on the northern side, that is a different story altogether, they are putting in quite stringent development constraints,” he said. No hazard definition study has been carried out for Ettalong, according to Mr Aiken. “That means property owners in Ettalong have got a major advantage because there is nobody saying properties are going to be affected by coastal erosion and they are going ahead and doing the actual work, while the coastal zone management plan for Wamberal is an absolute disaster. “It is good for the Peninsula, I support it 100 per cent, I think it is great,” he said. However, Mr Aiken said he thinks Gosford Council should shift its focus from the Gosford CBD to fostering more redevelopment in areas more likely to be affected by sea level rise in the decades ahead. “The reality is, redevelopment in places like Ettalong, Woy Woy and Umina over the next 20 years is going to provide better amenity, increase the amount of housing for a growing population and support youth in terms of
jobs.” Mr Aiken has also raised concerns that “planned retreat” appears to remain on Gosford Council’s agenda for some low-lying areas. “The recently implemented amended Gosford Council Development Control Plan (DCP) for Coastal Frontages still clearly refers to planned retreat and it is planned that the revised DCP be used to form a new DCP to implement the new CZMP. “Despite the reduction of 140mm in the projected sea level rise (SLR) benchmark as applied in Gosford Council’s new SLR Policy, there does not appear to be a commensurate movement seaward of the proposed building line. “Without the benefit of providing some discussion on how this was done and without the benefit of mapping that contains both the new “building line” and relevant hazard lines to allow comparison, it would be reasonable for many affected residents to believe that Council has not provided the full benefit of the downward revision of its SLR policy.” Email, 6 Oct 2015 Interview, 8 Oct 2015 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Incorporated Reporter: Jackie Pearson
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It's not just a new website, it's a 'mobile web app' designed to be used on your mobile in conjunction with the printed newspaper, primarily as a way to share local stories to your friends, family and colleagues. The Coast News mobile web app already has on it a multitude of local articles and stories that we have published and many others that were not published due to lack of space in the newspaper. We have also entered hundreds of back issues in the system to enable readers to follow and research a topic, as all articles are searchable on Google and other search engines. This is particularly important, as until now, articles published on line have not been searchable and so often cannot be found amongst the high volume of editorial produced. This limitation, until now, has made it very difficult for anyone to be certain that they have a complete background on any issue. It is expected that this feature will be of special interest
for our local readers as new announcements are made, particularly if they are contra to what has been said before. New articles, the diary, what’s on and all other parts of each edition of Coast News are added to the Coast News mobile web app on the night prior to publication day. Users will now be able to read the paper before it is printed and distributed. We have lots of great plans for this news site as a way of complementing our successful and highly sought after printed newspapers. One of those plans is to have volunteers, who have already come on board, to be recorded reading each edition so that sight impaired users, or anyone that just wants to listen to it being read to them rather than read it themselves, can also have access to the latest news. This feature will be implemented soon. The Coast News mobile web app has taken a great deal of effort and expense to implement as it is unique in many ways and it required a
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great deal of new programming provided by David Abrahams and his crew at Organise Internet. To cover a small part of this cost, banner and rotating advertising is available for those astute business owners that want to be seen on the pages being read by so many people. Interested businesses should contact Central Coast Newspapers and bear in mind that there are only a very small number of spaces available for this type of advertising. We'd also love to hear your feedback about the site. Go to our FaceBook page 'coastcommunitynews' or our Twitter account @ CoastComNews to send us feedback. There's a great local story behind how this new system came together, but we'll leave that for another time. We hope you enjoy our efforts. Article, Oct 13, 2015 Cec Bucello, Central Coast Newspapers Dave Abrahams, coastcommunitynews.com.au
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Gosford Challenge Masterplan overlooked by CCRDC he Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) chair, Graeme Inchley, in his interview with Coast Community News (Oct 7, 2015), makes no mention of CCRDC’s failure to integrate developments with the 2010 Gosford Challenge ‘Our City, Our Destiny’ Masterplan, which was co-sponsored by the NSW Government and its minister under the then Land and Property Management Authority, the Hon Mr Tony Kelly MHR.
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CCRDC has done nothing to serve Gosford or its future vision under the Masterplan, but has radically subverted that plan and delayed its implementation. The CCRDC was responsible for the failed ‘Landing’ project comprising six-storey residential piers over Brisbane Water. It was also responsible for the proposed, now dustbinned, performing arts centre on the ‘poppy field’ open space below ANZAC Park and immediately adjacent the four-lane Central Coast Highway. A small and completely unacceptable site for any such development. The CCRDC also managed the rezoning of the former school site, allowing mixed use highrise development up to 48m (16-storeys) or 62m (20-storeys) under current Council’s ‘bonus’ initiatives. The CCRDC’s ‘poppy field’ project removed the prospect of locating a performing arts centre on the school site, giving freedom to the NSW
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government to pursue other ‘economic development’ there. This is happening with the proposed ATO offices for which the CCRDC is ‘thrilled’. I expect the outcomes of the NSW government’s EOI for the rest of the school site, which closed in November 2014, will also see the site sold to developers and the ‘leveraging’ of highrise offices and residential premises for which CCRDC will also be ‘thrilled’. None of the above ‘developments’ are in line with the Masterplan, but much time, money and effort has been wasted on
their promotion. What has happened to the wharf redevelopment, or the residential spaces planned along the railway line? Mr Inchley’s comment that the Gosford Council is the approval authority for the school site does not mean that Council is in a position to reject the ATO or any other development proposal for the site. Any development within the zoned uses and height limits is permissible and cannot be rejected by Council. All CCRDC activities that do not promote the implementation of the Masterplan must be opposed by Council and the community. The ATO and any other similar developments on the school site must be stopped and the site promoted as the city’s cultural and entertainment centre as planned under the Gosford Challenge Masterplan. Email, October 13, 2015 Enn Karm, Gosford
Failure to collect garbage causes issues n Thursday, October 15 the yellow bins failed to be picked up from Glennie St, North Gosford/Wyoming, in the morning.
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I do not know whether other streets suffered the same fate. Whether this was due to mass amnesia by the drivers, or a breakdown of the entire fleet, I know not. What I do know is that as the day grew on, those of us who did the right thing and left our bins on the kerb found them blocked in by selfish drivers parking next to them.
FORUM This was still the case the following morning; afraid that the trucks would turn up later on the Friday, I moved my bin onto the street, in contravention of Council regulations. This was just as well, because upon my return later in the day my bin (that was illegally on the street)
had been cleared, but others were not so lucky. Does Gosford Council have an explanation for their failure to collect the bins on time? Last I looked, our rates are supposed to pay for this service, and now some, if not many, residents have been inconvenienced. Email, Oct 16, 2015 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford
Australians and Muslims do not mix ur government is sending out very mixed messages about the threat of terrorism in Australia by the Muslim population.
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The Turnbull camp wants us to be wary but not upset by the Islamic faith whilst the Shorten camp doesn’t want to be involved. We welcomed these people into our country and offered them peace, stability and freedom. They have responded by demonstrating they want us to accept their Sharia law plus their Hal Al food labelling etc. and women walking around in hijabs. Australians do not want the items described above and the Muslims are not
FORUM happy because we reject what they want. We are also being told daily of Muslim terrorist killings, bombings and other atrocities and our police are telling us they are doing their best to keep us safe. There can be no argument, Australians and Muslims do not mix. To keep allowing more Muslims into our country is courting disaster. There are plenty of other
countries that will cater for their needs and those that show total disregard for what we are should be propositioned to leave as soon as possible. There are hundreds of thousands of people in this world who would gratefully receive what we have to offer and treat us with mutual respect. Our governments have to accept the inevitable and make the decisions now instead of procrastinating. Email, Oct 16, 2015 Rod Fountain, Erina
Arts, culture and community are truly beyond politics
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However, arts, culture and community are truly beyond politics. People of all political persuasions, and no political persuasions, are passionate about Gosford getting its cultural heart. So why not make all events and gatherings all political and non-political? Instead of politics, let it simply be people with passion for arts and
FORUM community joining together to advocate that the ATO building must be located within Gosford business precinct, allowing the waterfront to become the gateway to the Central Coast and the vibrant cultural and community heart of Gosford, featuring the long-awaited Performing
Arts Centre, and creating jobs for many. Let Gosford waterfront, like The Entrance, be filled with families, fun, music, markets, arts, performance and events. It is time for the City of Gosford to open its heart to support what it seems the vast majority of its people are seeking. Letter, Oct 19, 2015 Kate Landsberry, Narara
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Terrigal man arrested for bomb threat
Driver charged over multiple collisions man has been charged with numerous offences after a serious crash in East Gosford in June.
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About 1.45pm on June 20, 2015, a Holden Commodore utility being driven by a 23-year-old man was travelling west on the Central Coast Hwy, Gosford, when police allege he collided with the rear of a Holden Cruz approximately three times. The Commodore utility then overtook the Cruz before allegedly weaving in and out of traffic, losing control and colliding with a Holden Commodore that was travelling east. The Commodore utility continued travelling east
and hit an oncoming Subaru Forrester. A Mazda Protégé also travelling east then collided with the rear of the Subaru Forrester. The 57-year-old male driver of the Protégé received serious injuries and was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital. Police from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command’s Crash Unit commenced an investigation. On Saturday, October
3, 2015 the 23-year-old Commodore utility driver was issued a Future Court Attendance Notice for eight offences, including: dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm; cause bodily harm by misconduct (x2); negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm; drive manner dangerous; obtain driver licence by false statement; and negligent driving. He is due to appear at Gosford Local Court on November 24, 2015. Kensmen building during the evacuation Media release, Oct 9, 2015 NSW Police media
Head on collision results in multiple serious injuries mergency services responded to a two vehicle head on collision at Kulnura on Monday, October 19.
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The crash occurred about 6:30am on George Downes Dve near the intersection of Springs Rd. Two adults and two children were injured and one of the adults was ejected from one of the cars. A four-year-old girl and two-year-old boy travelling in a Mazda sedan were removed from the wreckage by a passerby.
The pair have since been airlifted to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The male driver of the Mazda sedan was trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed by Volunteer Rescue Association personnel. He is continuing to receive treatment at
Westmead Hospital. The male driver, and sole occupant of the Mazda utility, was found on the roadway. He is now in John Hunter Hospital. Local diversions were in place around the crash site and motorists were advised to avoid the area. Email, Oct 19, 2015 NSW Police media
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man has been charged after threats were allegedly made to another man and a law firm.
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About 2.45pm on October 13, 2015, a threatening email was received by an employee of a law firm on Donnison St, Gosford. The evacuation alarm was activated and police and Fire and Rescue NSW attended to completely empty the building. Following a thorough search of the area, officers deemed it safe and all employees were allowed to return to their workplaces. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command commenced an investigation and later arrested a man at a home unit on Terrigal Dve, Terrigal. A laptop, tablet and smartphone were seized at the location and taken for further examination. Investigators will also allege two threatening emails were sent to a 20-year-old man earlier in the day. The 34-year-old man
was taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was charged with three counts of use carriage service to threaten/menace harass. The man was granted bail to appear in Gosford Local Court on October 27, 2015. Media release, Oct 14, 2015 NSW Police media
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Infection prevention a key goal at Gosford Hospital Dr. Mythily Ramanathan (MBBS, Dip in GP, Dip in Child Health, FRNZCGP, FRACGP) Female Family Physician/General Practitioner Practising at shop 3/112 Wyong Rd, Killarney Vale, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and every second Saturday of each month
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entral Coast Local Health District is asking patients and visitors to join in the fight against nasty micro-organisms at Gosford Hospital to mark Infection Prevention Week, which runs from October 19 to 23.
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District director of microbiology and infectious disease, Dr Deo de Wit, said the purpose of Infection Prevention Week was to raise awareness of the importance of basic infection prevention and control principles that must be observed in hospitals. “Infection prevention and control is crucial at hospitals because patients are more susceptible to infection, there are more resistant
organisms in hospitals as a result of increased antibiotic use and there is a higher risk of transmission of micro-organisms due to the proximity of patients. “So we want to help stop the spread of microorganisms because it can cause lengthy and serious infections in people who are already unwell,” Dr de Wit said. While staff members are committed to ensuring
the health and safety of patients, Dr de Wit said patients and visitors also have an important role to play in infection prevention. “Patients, carers and visitors can help us prevent infection by following a few simple tips. “Follow the infection prevention advice on posters and brochures around hospitals and follow directions from our staff,” he
said. “There are hand washing stations in wards and alcohol based hand rubs at hospital entrances, wards and bedsides for everyone to use. “Remember it’s okay to ask others to clean their hands too,” Dr de Wit said. Patients and visitors should never touch wounds, dressings, intravenous lines or other tools being used to treat a patient. Media release, Oct 14, 2015 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District
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esearch from the Heart Foundation attests that the Gosford Local Government Area has one of the highest rates of cardiovascular disease in the country.
District head of cardiology, Dr Maged William said chest pain or heart attack was the main heart related cause for admission to Gosford Hospital. “Our incidence of various cardiovascular disease problems is one of the highest in the country,” he said. “This is because we have a higher percentage of all cardiovascular risk factors than other areas.” Dr William said these risk factors included diabetes, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol and an average age older than the national average. He said when someone does present to hospital with heart attack or chest
pain this can be the tip of the iceberg. “These patients can suffer a range of long-term complications including arrhythmia and heart failure,” he said. Dr William said the good news was that most cardiovascular conditions were preventable and steps taken now could prevent a heart attack in 10 or 20 years’ time. “When someone presents having a heart attack, it is a long standing case of plaque buildup in their arteries, a problem which has been in the making for 20 years,” he said. Cardiovascular disease risk factors which can be modified include smoking, high blood cholesterol,
high blood pressure, physical inactivity and being overweight. According to Dr William, it is important to be aware of symptoms such as chest pain on exertion, palpitations, or shortness of breath which can indicate an underlying cardiovascular disease. “These symptoms should be acted upon quickly by consulting your local GP, but if the symptoms are more acute and you feel discomfort or tightness in your chest or upper body then you need to dial 000 or present to the hospital immediately,” he said. Media release, Sep 28, 2015 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District
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Lend Lease win tender for phase 1 of Gosford Hospital redevelopment
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arliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, and Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, have welcomed the award of the pre-construction tender to Lend Lease for the Gosford Hospital redevelopment.
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The NSW Government committed $368 million for the Gosford Hospital redevelopment in February this year. Lend Lease has been engaged under an Early Contractor Involvement procurement method, where it will develop and finalise the design documentation and undertake further enabling works to prepare the site for main works construction. At the end of the Early Contractor Involvement phase, Lend Lease will have the opportunity to submit an offer to complete the main works, set to commence in early 2016. Mr MacDonald said this
marks an important step in the construction process. “This procurement model provides an opportunity to get things really moving on the project, while developing plans to minimise the operational impact of the main building works. “The contractor will be working closely in conjunction with NSW Health Infrastructure and the Central Coast Local Health District to ensure the success of this important redevelopment,” Mr MacDonald said. Mr Crouch said it meant construction on the much anticipated Gosford Hospital redevelopment can happen sooner and provide
significantly improved services to residents of Gosford and the Central Coast. As a state significant development, an Environmental Impact Statement for the redevelopment has been lodged through the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE). The public consultation period has now closed and Health Infrastructure is preparing a response to the submissions received. Media release, Oct 13, 2015 Mitchell Cutting, Office of Scot MacDonald
Family ACTIVation Packs being distributed ear one students from Narara Public School will be undertaking the Family ACTIVation Pack initiative to help children and parents get healthy and active.
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The ACTIVation Pack is designed to help parents/ carers get active with their children by playing quick, easy and fun games at home that reinforce the fundamental movement skills already being learnt at school.
There are all sorts of tips, ideas and guides for getting active including putting together an active home entertainment centre. This resource has been developed by the Central Coast Local Health District and is supported by the
NSW Department of Education and Training. 4000 family ACTIVation Packs are being distributed to primary schools on the Coast during this term. Newsletter, Oct 12, 2015 Narara Public School
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enry Kendall High School’s 2015 Relay For Life team has raised $3,196.25 for the Cancer Council.
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This year Henry Kendall, along with the First Gosford Rover Crew, were acknowledged with the 2015 Mingara Relay for Life John Millard Community Award. This award recognises the school’s contribution to the Mingara Relay over the last 12 years during which Henry Kendall students have now raised a total of
$32,182.88. The 2015 Team had 57 registered members of which there were 46 students and 11 teachers. During the event, team members walked, ran and slept their way around the Mingara track from 4:00pm Saturday to 9:00am the following Sunday. Jachan Edwards achieved a personal best of
200 laps and the team total was in excess of 2,200 laps. At the event, the school’s team also took part in the annual Miss Relay competition where Jessey Ritchie and Jachan Edwards came second by collecting $171.00. Newsletter, Oct 16, 2015 David Ardley, Henry Kendall High School
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Gosford Primary School Band
Healthy Lifestyles - with Activities on the Oval Healthy Harold ALL day includes :
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Gosford Primary School 10 : 25 - 10 : 30 Band Jo Jo Circus Skills
Safety with Chemicals in the Home with the Mad Scientist
Little Kickers Representatives of the Central Coast Mariners Soccer Team
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Meet n Greet Ben & Holly
Veronica Law School of Highland & Scottish National Dancing
Show # 1 Hoot & Hootabelle
Safety with Chemicals in the Home with the Mad Scientist
Cricket Demonstrations Martial Arts Displays
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Meet n Greet Ben & Holly
Narara Valley High School
Show # 1 Hoot & Hootabelle
Baby Basics C.P.R for Babies
NRL Roosters NRL Team
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Narara Valley High School
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Cancer Council Safety in the sun
Zorb Balls Mini Jeeps
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BW Dance
Veronica Law School of Highland & Scottish National Dancing-
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Big Yellow Bus Nam Bus 9D Cinema
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Nikstar Dance Group
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Kids Day Out is an all day family event
an you believe the Central Coast Kids’ Day Out is in its 16th year?
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Central Coast Kids’ Day Out is continually referred to by families as one of the best events on the Central Coast. “It is all about our Central Coast kids, their families, available services and ways to enrich our families’ lives,” said Kids’ Day Out president, Ms Nada Potter. “This is the 16th year for Central Coast Kids’ Day Out and that is so exciting,” Ms
Potter said. “It will be held on Sunday, November 1 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Kariong High School. “This year’s theme is ‘keeping kids safe’. “There are new additions and innovations to this year’s Kids’ Day Out so that the day will be interactive, entertaining, informative, and will keep families occupied
all day. “Put this date and venue in your diary. A big and growing element of keeping kids safe and learning how to care for their social and emotional health and wellbeing. Founder of the READ Clinic and child psychology guru, Dr John Irvine will be talking about social and emotional wellbeing.
He will be focusing on how to help young worriers beat the Worrybug. Another program highlight will be at 12:50pm on stage one when Georgia Thomas launches her new book. Ms Thomas has written and illustrated a number of popular picture books. The Central Coast Mariners will also be making an appearance. Emails, Oct 20, 2015 Nada Potter, Central Coast Kids’ Day Out
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Hospitality students take NAISDA Dance College to perform at over Terrigal restaurant Carriageworks T
he Vocational Education and Training faculty at Henry Kendall High School has a very busy term ahead.
t Penang based NAISDA Dance College will return to Carriageworks in Sydney to perform their end of year show, KAMU, in November.
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NAISDA is Australia’s premier Indigenous Dance College, with a reputation for training and producing some of today’s foremost Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers. The show is directed by renowned Aboriginal choreographer, Ms Frances Rings. Celebrated for her extensive career in dance, Ms Rings has had the opportunity to work with many of the world’s leading dance companies and choreographers. KAMU will be Ms Rings
second directed production for NAISDA. KAMU is the Kala Lagaw Ya word meaning, mangrove flower. “As Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, we look to the natural world to inspire, regenerate and sustain us”, Ms Rings said. “As we head towards the 40th anniversary of NAISDA, KAMU characterises the continued cultivation of cultural values inherent to our foundation and our conscious responsibility towards the health of our land and seas,” concluded
Ms Rings. Ms Rings will be joined in the creation with notable choreographers Mr Joel Bray, Mr Ian “RT” Colless and Ms Penny Mullen. In addition, the end of year show will gain the experience and knowledge of cultural collaborator Mr Dujon Niue, who will be joining the band of choreographers in telling his interpretation of KAMU. Media release, Oct 9, 2015 Alyssa Moorley, Brilliant Logic
Studio holds open day ollowing the success of the inaugural Diploma in Sound Production, the Grove Studios will hold another open day in November for prospective students wanting a career in sound.
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The open day is for those wishing to embark on the Diploma of Sound Production or the Advanced Diploma of Sound Production from the beginning of 2016. This year the Grove Studios and RMI began a partnership with a fully enrolled three day a
week Diploma of Sound Production course that began in July and has been designed to provide practical industry based learning using the latest technology. Due to its success, the nine month Diploma will be run again in 2016 alongside the newly developed two
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day a week nine month Advanced Diploma. Students who have completed the Diploma of Sound Production or similar courses at other institutions will be eligible to enrol in the Advanced Diploma. “The Grove’s refurbished Studio 2 Computer Lab is without a doubt a special environment in which to learn, experiment and evolve one’s sound production knowledge base,” said teacher, Mr Dexter Moore. The environment, both in the classroom and in general while on campus is one of collaboration, with students being educated in a team environment of supported learning as well as being encouraged to write music together in their downtime. The open day is an opportunity for students to talk to teachers and explore the boutique campus. Each of the four studios will be fully operational, with engineers on hand to explain how the writing, recording, mixing and mastering equipment works. Media release, Oct 16, 2015 Valerie MacIver, VMPR
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The Year 11 Hospitality students were invited by Daniel Richardson, manager, of The Bar De La CoCo at Terrigal, to run his restaurant on Friday, October 16 and Friday, October 23. “The students will prepare a three course meal, set up the restaurant ready for service, manage bookings, serve customers and then close the restaurant at the end of each night. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the students
to showcase their talent to their families and teachers and to work together as a team,” said Ms Caroline McTeigue, Henry Kendall’s head teacher VET. This will form part of the mandatory Work Placement hours for the students and will also allow the students to complete relevant competencies towards their Certificate II in Hospitality. “The students were asked to be part of this new initiative on the Coast due
to their excellent reputation from their past Work Placement experience in Term 2,” Ms McTeigue said. In weeks five and six this term, the Year 11 Hospitality students will be completing their mandatory 70 hours of Work Placement at various hospitality establishments across the Coast. Newsletter, Oct 16, 2015 Caroline McTeigue, Henry Kendall High School
Homes sought for NAISDA HomeStay program AISDA Dance College is appealing to the Central Coast community to express their interest in welcoming its 2016 students into their homes by joining the NAISDA HomeStay program.
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NAISDA is Australia’s premier Indigenous dance college. The college retains a tradition of elite level training and producing generations of professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers. In 2016, NAISDA will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a year of special events and performances. The college is currently seeking expressions of interest from Central Coast families who are able to invite young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students into their homes for a 12 month period. This includes a support payment plan that covers the student’s at-home costs. NAISDA general manager, Ms Debra Schleger, said the Homestay Program is a
supported accommodation program and crucial in the development of students. Without families opening up their homes, the majority of students would not have the opportunity to study at NAISDA. “In 2016 we hope to enrol a talented young man from North Queensland who is profoundly deaf. “We are hoping that there is a family in the deaf community who would be able to help us provide an outstanding opportunity for this young man,” she said. “We have the capacity to accommodate a number of students at our Mt Penang Parklands campus, however many younger students require the additional support that a family provides. “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of Central
Coast families each year and we hope that once again in 2016 families will share their homes with an aspiring student chasing their dream of becoming a dancer. “Housing NAISDA students is an extremely rewarding experience. “It also offers a chance to immerse yourself in our nation’s rich cultural heritage,” Ms Schleger said. NAISDA has a c o m p r e h e n s i v e accreditation process that ensures a positive experience for families and the students alike. Selected families will also be provided with continued assistance from NAISDA staff. Media release, Sep 28, 2015 Alyssa Moorley, Brilliant Logic
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eaders from across the Central Coast’s political, business and education sectors met at Erina on Monday, October 19 to shape a new strategy for higher education engagement in the region.
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The Central Coast Higher Education Summit, organised by the University of Newcastle (UON), was to focus on building opportunity on the Central Coast, and creating strong and productive engagement between UON Central Coast and the community. UON deputy vicechancellor (academic), Professor Andrew Parfitt, said the Summit would bring the University and the Central Coast community together to explore opportunities for future growth in higher education. “The Central Coast is a fantastic region and we are proud to be its university,” said Prof Parfitt. “We have been in partnership with Hunter TAFE at Ourimbah for over 26 years, and together we have achieved extraordinary outcomes for the region. “The Summit allows us to work with regional leaders
to ensure we can play our part in shaping the future of the Central Coast”. The Summit will also discuss how to widen access to higher education for talented students from all walks of life on the Coast. “From just 89 students 26 years ago, UON Central Coast now enrolls almost 4,500 students across our world-class programs. “Everyone on the Coast with the talent and commitment to succeed at university has the opportunity to access a world-class education. “We plan to expand our presence on the Coast through a learning Hub in Gosford CBD to extend the reach of our academic programs and link more closely to the local business community, and develop new health and medical education and research facilities at Gosford Hospital, which will benefit
the whole region,” he said. Speakers at the Summit included: parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald MLC; federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP; vice-chancellor of the University of Newcastle, Professor Caroline McMillen; chief executive of Hunter TAFE, Ms Christine Warrington; chief executive of Gosford Council, Mr Paul Anderson; principal of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Shayne Player; Central Coast regional manager, NSW Business Chamber, Mr Daniel Farmer; and co-directors of the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education, Professor Geoff Whitty and Professor Penny-Jane Burke. Media release, Oct 18, 2015 Joanna Harrison, University of Newcastle
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One initiative is to develop a business directory for Springfield to highlight the local businesses that operate in the area. At the Chertsey Public School Fete on October 24, there will be a stall specifically for Chertsey Connections which will highlight local businesses. “We will then collate the businesses that we know into a directory and then be able to distribute
this directory to families at Chertsey Primary and to residents in our local area,” said Ms Nada Potter, president of Chertsydale Cottage. Businesses in the directory will also be promoted at a Family Flicks night to be held on November 19. Email, Oct 18, 2015 Nada Potter, Chertseydale Cottage
eo Kyoung Inn, a year 11 student from Henry Kendall High School, has successfully walked the Kokoda Trail.
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Henry Kendall High School deputy principal, Ms Natalie Wearne said: “We are looking forward to hearing about her adventures in her report. “She is now part of a small but growing group
150th anniversary celebrated
School keen to connect with community hertsey Connections is a new initiative aimed at continuing to build a strong Springfield community through enhancing interactions between the school and community
Seo Kyoung Inn during her journey along the Kokoda Trail
he Gosford Public School community celebrated the school’s 150th anniversary on October 17.
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Reunions, historical displays, an art show, rides, student performances, stalls and commemorative garden tours gave current and former students and community members every opportunity to remember and celebrate their connection with the school. Families were invited to make a permanent mark
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by buying a brick from the former school buildings and having it put in the commemorative garden with their family name on a plaque. Email, Oct 14, 2015 Sven Wright, Education and Communities NSW
of Australians who better understand that part of our history,” Ms Wearne said.
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Pamela Honeyfield wins Gosford Art Prize osford City Council has congratulated all artists chosen as finalists in the 2015 Gosford Art Prize and the inaugural Gosford Ceramics Prize.
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In total 583 artworks were submitted for consideration, a large increase on previous years. This resulted in 153 artworks being chosen for exhibition. This year saw a significant change to the format of the Gosford Art Prize. The traditional category system of painting, sculpture and photography was dissolved. Artists were instead invited to compete in any medium. In addition, a separate ceramics award was launched in response to a growing resurgence in contemporary ceramics both on the Central Coast and throughout Australia. Curator and research fellow at the University of New South Wales, Ms Brenda Croft was invited to judge the winners for the Gosford Art Prize whilst Gallery Lane Cove manager, Ms Felicity Martin judged the Gosford Ceramics Prize. Council’s director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger said the high number of entrants showed the strong demand from artists to have their work considered for the Gosford Art and Ceramics Prizes. “This year the prize money has significantly increased with artists competing for over $24,000,” Ms Jaeger said. “Judging a competition with such a variety of entries is a very difficult task and I would like to thank the judges for their insightful deliberations,” she said. “One of the appeals of the Gosford Art Prize is that we all have differing opinions, tastes and points
Coast Shelter encourages re-think on poverty n an open letter addressing Anti-Poverty Week, Coast Shelter has encouraged Central Coast residents to reassess their understanding of poverty and the stigma attached to the unemployed.
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Gosford Art Prize Winner: ‘Dusk Falls Across The Flinders’, oil on canvas, by Pamela Honeyfield
of view. “I would invite everyone to vote for their favourite work in the Viewers’ Choice Award. “This is your chance to pass comment on the high standard of works and to pick the work you feel is most deserving,” she said. Winners were announced by Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, at the exhibition opening at Gosford Regional Gallery on September 25. The winner of the 2015 Gosford Art Prize was Ms Pamela Honeyfield for ‘Dusk falls across the Flinders’. Second Prize was awarded to Rew Hanks for ‘A Touch of Home’. Highly commended were: Keiko Matsuia and Dana Dion. The winner of the 2015
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Gosford Ceramics Prize was Ms Loretta Picone for ‘Cosmic Dance of the Dendrite’, A selection of paintings and photography not chosen as finalists will be presented in The Overflow, a community exhibition organised by the Central Coast Art Society at Gosford’s Imperial Shopping Centre from October 23 to 31. The Gosford Art Prize and Gosford Ceramics Prize is on exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery until November 29. A series of free artist talks will be held every Saturday from October 3 for the duration of the exhibition. Media release, Sep 28, 2015 Gosford Council media
Coast Shelter’s executive officer, Mr Laurie Maher said wealth is very unequally shared in Australia and an ever increasing number of Australians are finding they are having to go without the basic necessities such as food, shelter or electricity. “We are seeing at present greater numbers than ever of individuals and families sleeping in their cars unable to pay the high rental prices demanded in Gosford,” Mr. Maher said. “According to a 2014 Oxfam report called ‘Still The Lucky Country’, the richest one per cent of Australians own more than the poorest 60 per cent of Australians. “Have you had to skip a meal this week to pay for your child’s medication? “Are you faced with continually having to manage your bills, for example, do I eat or pay the electricity bill, and then there’s the rent. “Do you find that you are unable to participate in activities that some of us take for granted?” Mr. Maher said it is a sad indictment that too many Australians are faced with having to make these difficult choices every day. How does this happen in a wealthy country like Australia? He asked.
Poverty can also lead to homelessness. Both the shortage of low-cost private rental accommodation and continuing high levels of unemployment and casualisation of employment, particularly for women and youth, affect people’s ability to pay the rent. “Poverty causes difficulties with access to work, income, education, housing and health. “People living on low incomes report incidences of illness at much higher rates than those on high incomes. “This could be in part due to high stress levels, overcrowded housing and poor diet. “This is Anti-Poverty Week and it is a stark reminder when more than 2.5 million Australians (13.9 per cent) are currently living below the poverty line. “Of that, 602,604 are children who live below the poverty line, that’s one in every six children,” Mr Maher said. Mr Maher said if you are a single adult surviving on less than $400 a week or a family of four surviving on
less than $841 per week, according to the ACOSS report, you are living in poverty. It comes therefore as no surprise that there are high rates of poverty for single women, unemployed people, sole parent families, people with disabilities, Indigenous Australians and some groups of immigrants and refugees. “These poverty statistics must influence any proposed cuts to welfare payments. “The blame game needs to cease with the stigma that if you are receiving unemployment benefits you are not wanting to work. “There is a huge majority of people who are actively trying every day to find work,” Mr. Maher said. “People are embarrassed and humiliated about their situation. “Poverty is about those individuals and families, the men, women, children and youth who all too often find themselves excluded from being able to fully participate in our society,” he said. Media release, Oct 12, 2015 Jade Smith, Coast Shelter
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Korean culture festival at Bensville ensville will play host to a festival celebrating the richness and vibrancy of Korean Culture in October.
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The Festival will feature free workshops in calligraphy painting, lotus lantern-making, beading, a Korean traditional tea ceremony and games. The festival will come replete with food stalls featuring traditional Korean cuisine, including hot sugar and walnut-stuffed pancakes, noodles, kimbap (sushi), kimchi and snacks. The day’s performances will explore a range of cultural forms. Along with a Taekwondo demonstration, there will be performances from Blue Mountains-based West African inspired drumming group,’ Hands, Heart and Feet’, and a Korean drumming and dancing group performing Samulnori, a traditional Korean farmer’s
dance, featuring expressive costumes and lots of percussion. The festival is hosted by the Won Buddhism Meditation and Cultural Centre, and will also serve as an introductory insight for members of the wider Gosford community into the many facets of Won Buddhism. The day will open with an introduction to Won Buddhism and a Q and A. Festival attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in guided meditation. The Welcome to Country will be performed by Mingaletta, a local indigenous cultural group. Media release, Oct 9, 2015 Won Buddhism Meditation Centre
Social Justice group hopes to hold Walk Together event entral Coast for Social Justice is hoping to hold its own Walk Together event in 2016.
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Walk Together events are planned for various locations across Australia on Saturday, October 31 as part of a National Day of Unity which will include National Mosque Open Day. Together, the events are designed to celebrate diversity, encourage mutual respect and foster positive relationships between people of all faiths, ethnicities and
backgrounds. Central Coast for Social Justice organiser, Ms Joanne Merrick said the group plans to pick up on themes from the October 31 Walk Together events when it holds its next Welcome to Our Place dinner on November 7. Email, Oct 19, 2015 Joanne Merrick, Central Coast for Social Justice
Rotary Club of Terrigal Pride of Workmanship Awards with Adam Crouch (centre)
ix Gosford City employment based community members who display outstanding qualities in terms of approach, dedication, attitude and commitment to service were recognised by the Rotary Club of Terrigal, at their Rotary Pride of Workmanship Awards held at the Breakers Country Club, Wamberal, on October 8, 2015.
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Participating businesses and organisations promote the Pride of Workmanship theme of “Do it once- do it well” throughout their organisation and nominate employees worthy of recognition, not only within the organisation, but the wider community. Nominees of the Pride of Workmanship Program are presented with recognition of their achievements. The award recipients were: Luke Martin, personal trainer with Fitness First Erina; Greg de Zeeuw, a painter and decorator with Pro Cote Painting; Donna Haddock, who works in hospitality at Surf Café Terrigal; Elizabeth Todd, who is a secretary for the Small Business Network Group in Erina; Steve Madden, who is maintenance supervisor at Tarragal Glen Retirement Village; and, Brett Way, who is a builder for BSW Constructions. Club President, Ms Jill Hamilton, said that this was a special night where those who’s work and attitude mark them out amongst others as showing Vocational Excellence were honoured. “This award can be
given in any field of work or profession. “It marks the view of the nominator, that the nominee demonstrates exemplary
work or service. “The service provided by the nominee in turn helps grow the business by encouraging repeat
business and referrals, builds good relationships, promotes ethical and fair practices and provides value for money,” she said. The Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, presented the awards. Media release, Oct 16, 2015 David Mylan, Rotary of Terrigal
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Central Coast Family History Society Inc. Resources, information & advice to study your family’s history. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, E. Gosford. www.centralcoastfhs.org.au
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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 Neighbourhood Centre School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities - Rooms for Hire admin@gnnc.com.au 4329 4477
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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
Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Central Coast Pension & Green Point Community Hearing loss management Welfare Officer Network Centre Support and educational group This group of Volunteers, Provides information and referral 7 groups across the coast trained by DVA, to look after services, a meeting place for Providing practical experience servicemen & women, meets at community groups, OOSH and confidence Ourimbah RSL Club at 10:30am cave, exercize classes, school Learn the benefits to hearing 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov holiday programs, playgroup, aids - Better hearing 4322 1505 arts & craft, room hire, and Australia Central Coast much more. 4321 0275 Central Coast 50+ Singles 4367 7591 www.centralcoast. Social Group betterhearingaustralia.org.au Invites Ladies & Gents for Kariong Neighbourhood dinner, dancing - BBQs & Centre Central Coast Parkinson’s Socialising each w/e. ‘KNC provides the local Our friendly group can be Support Group community with a meeting contacted for our monthly We aim to help individuals and place and hub for groups, programme all areas of the their families better manage coast services and information. living with Parkinson’s Disease 4396 3640 Regular activities include Early Gueat speakers are a regular 0437 699 366 childhood clinic, free family feature of our meetings. 50pssg@gmail.com law advice, active playgroup, 2nd Tue - 1.30pm computer classes, OOSH 1800 644 189 Gosford Politics services, fitness classes, arts in the Pub & crafts, over 50’s friendship Central Coast Prostate Come and solve the problems group, youth group, social Cancer Support Group of the world over a friendly groups and many more (Gosford) drink and a bite to eat. Guest services. We also have an Meet last Friday Month speakers. extensive resource and DVD Terrigal Uniting Church First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern library for members to borrow. 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 161 Mann St, Gosford KNC membership starts at only 9.30am to 12 noon 0438 363 108 $5 per year. 4367 9600 4340 1724 www.pcfa.org.au Rotary Club of wwww.knc.net.au Gosford North Central Coast Prostate A very active community Kincumber Cancer Support Group minded club with many projects Neighbourhood Centre (Wyong) focussed on assisting youth. • Exercise classes Meet last Monday Month If you are keen to support our • Yoga for adults and children Toukley RSL Club great projects, • Community eco garden Homes Ave Toukley get involved with our fun club or • Room hire 10.00am to 12 noon discuss joining, please contact • Health support groups 4356 9300 Graham Black • Counselling www.pcfa.org.au 0410 509 071, • After school activities grahamblack@iprimus.com.au 4363 1044 Dying with Dignity NSW, www.kincumber.nsw.au
Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby Mingaletta Aboriginal International service club Torres Strait Islander improves lives of communities Corporation in Australia and overseas. The Mingaletta community Fun-filled activities, fellowship centre provides its members and friendship breakfasts. Phillip and other community groups a House, 21 Old Mount Penang meeting place and referal hub Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am for education, health, well-being 4340 4529 and cultural programs through kersuebay@philliphouse.com. consultative services and au community programs. Mon-Fri 9am 4pm Seniors Computer 6 Sydney Ave Umina Club Central Coast Inc. 4342 7515 Beginners Class PC or Mac, admin@mingaletta.com.au Mon or Tues. Other Classes Mon to Fri, 10am to 12 Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly and Learning Centre Meeting with Guest Speaker, Regular events Fitness, Yoga, 1st Monday of month. All at Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, Kincumber Neighbourhood Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Centre. Information 02 4369 Bush walking, Indoor bowls, 2530 Zumba, Computer and Ipad courses, Bingo, Concerts on 1st U3A Central Coast and 3rd Thursday of month. Mature age people are invited Duffy Road Terrigal to participate in a wide range of Joan 4384 5152 courses to broaden the mind terrigal50plus@outlook.com and make new friends 0408 704 701
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HISTORY GROUPS Brisbane Water Historical Society • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270 Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast For anyone interested in early history or early family histories. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 1849
MUSIC Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tuesday 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012 JAZZLEAGUE Live Jazz Bands - Come to listen, Come to dance Free - Every Sun Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 2-5pm www.jazzleague.net Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club Kieran - 0407 267 675 khutton58@gmail.com jbthomson51@gmail.com Sydney Welsh Choir Cultural not for profit organisation performing at concerts and various venues to promotoe the Welsh culture with our singing, also performing for charity fund raising. 4369 3378
Tempo Terrific Community Showband Gambling Solutions Active showband available Gambling help counsellors to play at your community provide free, confidential, function. Wide ranging professional service to repertuore. Always seeking new gamblers, family and friends. members, come and join us Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, and have fun with music. Gosford, The Entrance. Follow us on Facebook 4344 7992 Every Monday 5pm to 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church 4365 4414 GROW - Grow Groups are www.tempoterrific.com small friendly groups formed to tempoterrific@live.com learn how to overcome anxiety, depression, and loneliness and improve mental health & Tuggerah Lakes Showband wellbeing. Weekly meetings An enthusiastic group of people who play brass instruments, at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and meet every Tuesday and a new group starting at Wyong Thursday to rehearse their soon. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. Bring a support crowd-pleasing music and play at communioty events person if you like. Details 1800 Park Rd Band Hall 558 268 or Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm www.grow.org.au
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Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup Parents and children meet socially for the parents to make friends and learn more about parenting and the children to have fun and play together. 0 to 5 yrs Wednesday 10am-12noon Thursday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-12noon and 1.30pm-3pm Gosford Uniting Church Hall 129 Donnison St Gosford 4325 3695 gumnutsguc@gmail.com
POLITICAL PARTY Central Coast Greens Branch of Greens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting elected 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com
Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com
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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 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
BPW Central Coast 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 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
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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
Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 9am - 12pm RSL Club 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441 Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336
Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild All Probus clubs have Spinning and weaving, interesting guest speakers, Inner Wheel Club friendly atmosphere, make new patchwork and quilting, felting of Terrigal friends, fellowship. intellectual and other fibre and fabric crafts, Share friendship, social activities community quilting bees - Day as well as fundraising for local, stimulus, and social activities. and Night Groups national and international 4325 4743 Probus Club of Avoca projects. 3rd Mon, 12noon www.cottagecrafts.net.au 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Terrigal 50+ leisure centre, Duffy Bowling Club Road Terrigal Central Coast Lapidary www.probussouthpacific.org/ 4369 0302 - 4384 1490 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Club Minerals & Gems microsites/avocabeach Learn silverwork, Cabochons, 4382 3372 Kincumber View Club Faceting, Enamelling, Stone PUBLIC SPEAKING For ladies looking for a place Fieldtrips & fossicking to make friends. Interesting Weekly Workshops speakers, lunch, bus trips, Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm Develop confidence by movie days and home Thurs evening 6-10pm improving your speaking skills. functions. 4th Tues Davistown 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Meetings are entertaining and RSL Club 11am Ourimbah educational. 4390 2527 4362 2246 Brisbane Waters Breakfast Central Coast Women’s CCLC Indoor Bowls Toastmasters Club Health Centre Ladies - Mon 10am 8:30am-10:30am We offer counselling, 2nd and Last Sat each month Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm therapeutic and social groups, 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm - The Hive and Library Erina workshops, domestic violence 4363 2360 or 0403 994 313 Shopping Centre and abuse issues. All services 0459 240 183 are provided by women for Fellowship of women Australian Writers Blue Gum Flat 4324 2533 A friendly and supportive group Toastmasters www.cccwhc.com.au for new and old writers. Gives Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd encouragement and critique Mon 7.15-9.30pm Soroptimist International of your work. Workshops and Ourimbah RSL Brisbane Water competitions 4362 7227 Soroptimists speak for women 10am 3rd Sun and girls of all nations through SERVICE GROUPS Conferance room Gosford Hotel awareness advocacy and 4363 2627 action by supporting national centralcoastfaw@live.com Lions Club of Woy Woy and international programs 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers National Parks Association Leagues Club Country Club, Dover Rd Central Coast 0478 959 895 Wamberal Make new friends and have fun Twice weekly bush walks on the 4367 6331 while serving your community. Central Coast and further afield, sibrisbanewater@siswp.org varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, Northern Settlement WOWGIRLS Wave fauna, floral, history. Keep fit Services - Volunteers of Wisdom Inc and make friends. Volunteers needed for friendly WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom 4389 4423 or 4332 7378 visits to the elderly in nursing connects women and local homes. businesses around a common Spirituality in the Pub People with a second language theme of wellbeing. to share A forum with Q&A and two encouraged to apply. wisdom and explore lifes speakers prompt conversations Training support provided potential. within the community & to 4334 3877 Regular Powwows, WOW cvscc@nsservices.com.au envourage dialog about Wisdom gatherings, WOW spirituality. days and WOW courses check SPECIAL INTEREST 1st Tues March to October our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au 2nd Tues November info@wowgirls.com.au Brisbane Water 7.30 to 9pm
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Community gardening expert to speak at Wyoming
OUT&ABOUT
Slam poetry champion returns to Gosford
he Wyoming Community Centre will host a community gardening event to help educate Central Coast residents on how to identify and treat problems in the garden in a natural way without harsh chemicals in October.
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The event will be presented by Mr Phil Petitt who has over 20 years’ experience in parks, nursery and commercial horticultural maintenance. Mr Petitt is the current
Royal Botanical Gardens community greening coordinator and for the last four years has been supporting social housing residents across all of NSW to community garden
and green environment.
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Email, Oct 13, 2015 Lyn Martin, Wyoming Community Centre
Marriage equality debate at Kincumber entral Coast Greens will host a debate on the topic: ‘Marriage should only be between a man and a woman.’
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The debate will take place in October at the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. Speakers for the proposal will be Dr Frank Mobbs and Ms Johanna
Hetherington; speakers against the proposal will be Father Rod Bower and Hayden Williams. Following a debate there will be a Q & A session.
Admission is free, but seating is limitede. Media release, Oct 19, 2015 Justine Suthers, Central Coast Greens
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If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.
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Wednesday,Oct 21
Heazlett Park Foreshore, Avoca Beach, 9:00 am2:00 pm Gosford Jazzleague featuring Rascals by Request, Parkview Room Central Coast Leagues Club 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Learn to play Ukulele, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 7:00pm to 8:00pm every Thursday for eight weeks Light The Night Terrigal, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, includes registration and lantern collection, onstage entertainment, lantern raising ceremony and Light The Night Walk, The Haven Scenic Drive Terrigal
K i n c u m b e r Neighbourhood Centre annual general meeting, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Friday, Oct 23
Thursday, Oct 29
Ben Woodham, Kincumber Hotel, 7:00pm Symphony Under the Stars, by Symphony Central Coast and Central Coast Youth Orchestra, The Hive, Erina Fair, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Battle of the Bands semi final 2, The Hub, Erina Fair doors open 6:30pm Peter Rutherford presentation on the urgent need to get food waste out of landfills at Kariong Eco Garden, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday, Oct 24 Gosford Council’s Garage Sale Trail Chertsey Public School Fete, Willow Rd, Springfield, 10:00am to 3:00pm, rides, stalls and fun for all
Sunday, Oct 25 Avoca Beachside Markets fifth birthday,
Tuesday, Oct 27
Kincumber Kommunity Konversations, Performers without Borders, from 7:30pm at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre
Saturday, Oct 31 Johnny Devilseed and Old Man Rubes, Six String Brewery, Erina, 6:30pm featuring Paul Rubie Last day of a Grand View: Woy Woy Photos by George Murphy exhibition at Woy Woy Library
Sunday, Nov 1 Chamber Music for Everyone, Gosford Uniting Church, Donnison St, Gosford from 2:30pm admission by donation Central Coast Kids’ Day Out, Kariong Mountains High School, 9:00am to 3:00pm Luka Lesson workshop at The Loungeroom, 1:00pm to 4:00pm followed by concert at The Rhythm Hut, from 6:30pm
Central Coast Blues Society jam, Breakers Wamberal from 4:00pm featuring Paul Wilson, Ian Rowe
Friday, Nov 6 George Grolla and Jackie Cooper, Tea for Two, Central Coast Conservatorium, 7:30pm
Saturday, Nov 7 Central Coast Family History Society, final 2015 meeting, Gosford City Lions Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, guest speaker Christine Bramble author of First World War Nurses from Newcastle and the Hunter, 12:45pm The Grove Studios Open Day, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sunday, Nov 8 Walk for a world without Type 1 Diabetes, From Davistown to Kincumber, 6km walk starts 4pm at Davistown Ferry Wharf, before and after barbecue at Davistown waterfront
Tuesday, Nov 10 Spirituality in the Pub, special guest Donna Jocobs Sife, co-founder of Jewish Voices for Peace and Justice, The Grange Hotel Function Room, Wyoming from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Luke Lesson will run a workshop and perform in Gosford on November 1
est-selling independent writer and spoken word artist Luka Lesson returns to Gosford on November 1 with ‘Antidote’, an ode to our words being the remedy for such poisonous times.
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Luka Lesson is a spoken word and Hip Hop artist who has been writing rap music for nine years. Luka discovered Slam Poetry in 2009 and in 2011 won the Australian Poetry Slam final and spent 2012 touring writers’ festivals and independent venues throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand and North America. Antidote is a brave new anthem and a soundtrack to shedding our skins and embracing change in the current climate. It is filled with the vulnerable and political philosophies that Luka is known for, as well as some rare hilarious moments never before witnessed in his repertoire. The Rhythm Hut and The Lounge Room have partnered to bring Luka Lesson to Gosford for a workshop at The Lounge Room and a concert at The Rhythm Hut later that day. This workshop is an opportunity to come together with an internationally experienced workshop practitioner to hone your craft, take a leap into writing for the first time or discover new realms within your performance. Luka has been facilitating workshops since 2006, within which time he has worked with poets and rappers of all levels from New York, Denver, Austin, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Greece and hundreds of schools and colleges Australia wide. Media release, Oct 16, 2015 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut
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Gosford Kariong Rugby League Club holds presentation ceremony
entral Coast residents and circus charity performers, Ms Rachel Peters and Mr Andy Long, will be special guests at the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, Kincumber, in October.
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In January 2016, Ms Peters and Mr Long will be volunteering with charity Performers Without Borders (PWB) on a four month tour of Nicaragua. PWB is a UK based charity teaching circus and performance skills to vulnerable children in countries with high child poverty. PWB works towards giving disadvantaged children the opportunity to explore their potential, understanding that through teaching performance skills an individual’s learning, creativity and team working
skills are developed. Further, it helps to build confidence, develop empowerment and overcome social barriers. Ms Peters and Mr Long perform as Switch-a-Roo Circus. They will be joining a team of eight international performers in Nicaragua, where they will be leading workshops, performing shows and providing equipment to the orphans, schools and homeless shelters they work with. Email, Oct 14, 2015 Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre
Andy Long and Rachel Peters will be at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre
Storm award winners; Nick Rodrigues, Rylee Oakes and Toutai Aho Photo - Andrew Stark
he Gosford Kariong Rugby League Club held its annual presentation ceremony at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Sunday, October 18 to acknowledge the notable achievements of the season just passed.
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who played for no fewer than four of the club’s seven competition teams throughout the season. Rylee was a key member of the U10(2)s side and also backed up for the U10(1) s, U11(2)s and U12(3)s whenever required. The Presidents Player of the Year, fittingly awarded by the Storm’s president, Jason Bird, went to U15(1) s prop Toutai Aho who’s contribution both on and off the field was duly acknowledged. The second recipient of the prized, Clint Gosper
A bevy of trinkets were handed out to a host of worthy recipients in a breezy afternoon of purple pride. The club’s grand finalists for 2015, the U13(2)s were the occasion’s big winner securing three major awards: best coach to Shaun Martin; best manager to Samantha Taylor, and the Gosford Kariong Senior Player of the Year prize, which went to the talented representative lock forward, Nick Rodrigues. The Junior Player of the Year was awarded to the tireless, Rylee Oakes
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Memorial Award for Club Person of the Year, went to popular U11(2)s coach Greg Eather who had also taken charge of the talented U9(1) s squad late in the season. The Mini League Team of the Year was won by Ed Johnson’s Under 8s who had the thrill of playing at the Central Coast Stadium during half time of an NRL game back in July. Under 15s Players Player Award winner, Logan Campbell was presented with a swish looking jacket in recognition of the back rower having played 10
seasons with the Storm. And on a more sugary note; the lucky door prize for correctly guessing the number of jelly beans in the jar, went to U9(1)s player; Andrew Grimley. Hearty congratulations were reserved for the afternoon’s major award winners while a big clap went out to all of the club’s players, officials and parents who had united in producing yet another successful season of junior rugby league in the Gosford Kariong region.
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he Gosford Race Club was deeply saddened by the recent death of Gosford Race Club director, Mr Bill Rutledge AM.
Mr Rutlidge passed away on October 13 after a long battle with cancer. Mr Rutledge gave virtually a lifetime of voluntary service to the racing industry, joining the board of the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association (now the Gosford Race Club) in 1966 at the age of 29. He served until 1988 when his election to the Australian Jockey Club Committee required him to step down. As Treasurer of Gosford Race Club, Mr Rutledge played a major role in establishing the club’s long term financial security, the benefits of which are still being felt today. During the following 15 years from 1988, Mr Rutledge served as a board member of the AJC and TAB, ultimately being elected chairman of both the AJC and Racing NSW. Mr Rutledge re-
Chris Bishop named AFL NSW/ACT State Coach of the Year
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joined the board of the GRC in 2003, where he consistently rejected an executive position in favour of mentoring the younger board members who have been privileged to benefit from his extraordinary wisdom and humility. Mr Rutledge is survived by his children Naomi,
Robert, Virginia and their families. Mr Rutledge’s funeral service was held at The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford Racecourse, West Gosford, on October 20. Emails, Oct 13 and 14, 2015 James Heddo, Gosford Race Club
errigal Avoca and Black Diamond AFL representative coach, Chris Bishop has been named AFL NSW/ACT State Coach of the Year.
It is the second time Bishop has claimed the award (previously won in 2013) and saw him beat many quality senior and junior coaches across the state. Although Chris’ primary role is coaching the senior side, he works closely with all grades through the club in a number of different roles, including the administration of the club. He is a strong advocate for promoting quality youth footballers through the club and has introduced a number of U17s into the senior side this season. He is also highly regarded for his work through the Swans Academy on the Central Coast as well as coaching the Black Diamond AFL Representative side, which defeated a strong
NSW/ACT under 22s side at Blacktown in June. As a reward, Chris wins return airfare, accommodation and entry to the AFL National Coaches
Conference. Media release, Oct 16, 2015 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL
Mariners commence campaign with a promising win hanks to Roy O’Donovan’s opener and two penalties from Fabio Ferreira within 10 minutes, the Central Coast Mariners achieved an entertaining 3-2 victory over Perth Glory at Central Coast Stadium in the opening match of the 2015 Hyundai a-League on Saturday, October 10.
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An offside attempt at a goal by Perth Glory within a minute of the start of play sent the 8,073 local fans quiet for a while, but in the ninth minute, the Mariner’s new recruit, number nine Roy O’Donovan, opened the scoring with a quick-fire strike.
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After some classy play down the right flank, Storm Roux managed to send the ball into the 18-yard-box where O’Donovan knocked it over the line. Number four, Jacob Poscoliero made up for his first-minute sloppy defence
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with some solid defensive work as Perth pressed their attack down the right wing. Liam Reddy’s consistency and steady hands throughout the match also made a big contribution to keeping Perth at bay. Central Coast were working the diamond well and using both the left and right flanks to stay in attacking mode and make direct runs on the box during most of the first half. However, there was nothing Liam Reddy could do when former Hull City player and Socceroo, Richard Garcia scored an equalizer for Perth in the 23rd minute. A cross from Josh Risdon connected beautifully with captain Garcia’s head for a precise goal. Other first-half highlights included an attempt on goal from Fitzgerald that went wide of the Glory goal. The Mariner’s Fabio Ferreira’s pressure down the right wing almost resulted in a goal when his cross connected with O’Donovan but skimmed over the crossbar at the 30 minute mark. Nick Fitzgerald missed another shot at around the 36 minute mark that whistled past the left post. A Storm Roux bicycle kick gave the Mariners yet another
chance within a minute, but again, it went over the cross bar. Finally, just before half time, Mitch Austin took a shot but failed to score for the Mariners so the game remained locked at one all at the half time break. The second half was as entertaining as the first. The Yellow Army’s brass band was in full swing and inflatable palm trees did the pogo in time with the supporters in bays 16 and 17. Two penalties in 10 minutes put the Mariner’s in control of the match by the 68th minute. Fabio Ferreira took the first spot kick when Guyon Fernandez was given a yellow card for a late tackle in the penalty box. Ferreira’s precision kick into the top left hand corner of the net put the score at 2-1.
A late tackle on Storm Roux inside the penalty box saw Ferreira step up to the spot again to score the twin of his first cracker penalty shot. In the dying minutes of ordinary time, Liam Reddy was forced to make three quick saves as Perth fought back, the first of which would have been a certain goal for Perth without Reddy’s handiwork. Perth was able to score in extra time to see the Mariner’s take the three points by only the one goal. The combination of Mitch Austin and Ferreira looks promising for the Mariners in 2015-16, as twice within the space of minutes, crosses from Austin to Ferreira resulted in (unsuccessful but promising) shots on goal. Covic was forced to make a save at the 80-minute mark
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when O’Donovan cut through the Perth defenders after a setup from Ferreira. “It’s a really bold and brave thing for them to go out on match day one and deliver that performance,” said Mariner’s coach, Tony Walmsley after the home side’s victory. “We put a young team out and when you’ve got three debutants starting, there’s always a sense of uncertainty about how they’re going to go because you’ve not seen them in that environment, but in terms of the level of belief I’ve got, it was never in doubt. Round two saw Central Coast Mariners travel to Brisbane to play the Roar where they played well but lost 2-1. Email, Oct 12, 2015 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners
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