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‘Gosford waterfront was always going to be a mixed use precinct’ Inchley

Funding for performing arts centre dependent on waterfront location

he chairperson of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC), Mr Graeme Inchley has written and circulated an opinion article about the Gosford Waterfront.

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Performing Arts Centre must be built at Poppy Park to keep $12 million NSW Government funding

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SW member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch has re-confirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to the regional performing arts centre and conservatorium at the Gosford waterfront.

“The NSW Government has confirmed that the financial commitment of $12 million dollars was made on the basis that the regional performing arts centre is to be constructed on the corner of Dane Dve and Vaughan Ave, Gosford as identified in the Our City, Our Destiny Masterplan,” Mr Crouch said.

“The minister for planning, Mr Rob Stokes has confirmed to me that the $12 million dollar investment into Gosford city’s regional performance centre announced in March this year is based on the development at the identified site at Gosford Park,” he said.

“It must be remembered that many years of hard work and public consultation

has gone into the planning of this project as part of the Gosford Waterfront Masterplan, including our local RSL clubs, and this was endorsed by Gosford City Council in August 2013.

“We cannot afford to be known as a region that cannot be trusted to know what they are doing and not sticking to the plan.

“The park, which has become affectionately known as ‘poppy park’ was always planned as a ‘moving memorial’ and I believe may be placed at the Terrigal Haven next year.

“However, there is no reason why a wonderful tribute to our ANZACs cannot be planned as a permanent water feature in the foyer of the Performing Arts Centre.

“The Federal Government will be watching closely the decisions made by Gosford City Council before they commit public funds to this project,” he said.

Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he questioned why the NSW Government would not honour its $12 million funding pledge “just because the performing arts centre moves a few metres down the road.”

According to Cr McKinna, since the success of the centenary of ANZAC commemoration that saw Gosford Park turned into a poppy field, that patch of land had become “sacred ground”.

He said Council is now working with the Friends of the Performing Arts precinct to find a suitable

alternative location for the conservatorium and regional performing arts centre.

M e a n w h i l e , parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC confirmed that if Gosford Council is rethinking the location of the regional performing arts centre, the $12 million state funding “falls away”.

“From a state government perspective that is black and white.

“Our commitment is based on that site so if Council has a rethink it will have to go back to Cabinet and the funding will need to be rethought,” he said.

Media release, Nov 2, 2015 Debra Wales, office of Adam Crouch Interview, Nov 3, 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Interview, Nov 3, 2015 Scot MacDonald, parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast

“As a long term resident of the Central Coast, I believe that the revitalisation of Gosford is a crucial component in the creation of a vibrant, economically robust and sustainable region,” Mr Inchley said.

“For many years, Gosford was seen by many of its residents as failing to reach its huge potential.

“However, right now, there is an opportunity to redress this situation and take a path towards real social and economic growth.

“The identification of this path began in 2008 with the development of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan “Our City, Our Destiny”.

“This blueprint for transformation was funded and developed as a partnership between the NSW Government and Gosford City Council, with unprecedented community involvement.

“Since then, further planning has been guided by this blueprint and has resulted in 10 hectares of the Gosford Waterfront being gazetted as a Site of State Significance (SSS).

“The SSS is unequivocal about its vision for the Waterfront: “’The Gosford Waterfront will be a vibrant and active mixed use precinct that

will connect the Gosford City Centre to the Brisbane Water foreshore.

‘New residential development will contribute to the State Government’s regional housing targets for the Central Coast, and will take advantage of Gosford’s unique water based setting.

‘The Gosford Waterfront will also be a vibrant centre for jobs, and offer regional office opportunities for large businesses and corporations near a locally based skilled workforce.’

“As part of the SSS process, the former public school site was rezoned for mixed use development.

“This provides for more flexible use of the site and also facilitates private investor development funding.

“To complement and further facilitate private investment, both the NSW and Federal Governments have announced programs which will greatly contribute to Gosford’s revitalization.

“These are: The decision

by Federal Government to create 600 new ATO jobs in Gosford, to be housed in a purpose built facility developed through private sector investment; A NSW Government pledge of $10 million towards a Continued Page 3

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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.

Ourimbah residents with member for Dobell Karen McNamara

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

Senator Deborah O'Neill addressed the community rally on the Gosford waterfront

Federal treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison MP fields questions from journalists

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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

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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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

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A leopard seal chose Ocean Beach to come ashore and spend a day of rest on Sunday, September 27.

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.

The future of small productions. because it was going 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.

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.

Labor Party members in the Robertson electorate are calling for the results of NBN trials which started over a year ago on the Peninsula to be released.

The party’s Robertson Electorate Council secretary Mr Pat Norman is speculating that costs have blown out.

“Why are we installing an expensive and significantly inferior NBN in Umina and Woy Woy?” he asked.

“Much media spin was made about these trials at the time,” said Mr Norman.

“Interestingly though, the government has not released the results of those trials including Mr Turnbull’s cost-benefit analysis,” Mr Norman said.

“NBN Co has refused to answer trial costings questions to the Senate committee enquiry into the NBN rollout.

“Indeed, the NBN leadership has refused to attend the Senate committee enquiry to answer these questions.

“This leads many to speculate that the costing of the watereddown node trials have blown out considerably.

“If these nodes cost so much when compared to the full fibre

NBN installed in Gosford, East Gosford and Springfield, why is the NBN Co still rolling them out?

“It looks certain that the Central Coast will see two, very divided classes of telecommunications service: the real, full-fibre NBN versus the expensive, less reliable and slower node-based NBN. “Mr Turnbull alluded to a significant cost increase in the Coalition’s NBN in one of his last speeches as Communications Minister in the parliament.

“He flagged increasing the government investment envelope into the NBN Co by many hundreds of millions of dollars.

“Why is this the case, when the Coalition promised a reliable, cheaper network built faster?

“Clearly, this is yet another expensive broken promise.

“As members of the Labor party on the Central Coast, we are proud to have helped the community gain the original full fibre NBN investment into the area.

“We are now concerned that the current government is ruining that valuable investment in our future, and not saving any money in the process.”

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Inform dog owners about guide dogs, says councillor

She said she believed many dog owners, particularly those who use off-leash areas on the Peninsula, did not have a good understanding of companion animals.

“Dogs are not being adequately controlled in off-leash areas,” Cr Bowles said.

“This is specifically a problem with people who allow their dogs to approach guide dogs,” she said.

Ms Bowles said visuallyimpaired Peninsula residents with guide dogs had experienced

ongoing difficulties with people insisting their off-leash dogs were friendly and should be able to approach a guide dog.

“What they don’t understand is that an assistance dog is a working dog.

“It is not supposed to interact with other people or other animals.”

Cr Bowles said she was aware that Gosford Council had received requests from residents to appoint a companion animals officer.

“I am not sure how common they are within other councils and there are issues with the Companion Animals Act,” she said.

The Companion Animals Act, according to Ms Bowles, was open to varying interpretations in its provisions for assistance animals.

She also said she thought it

was unlikely that Gosford Council would be able to make such an appointment, given the current reform process it was being subjected to.

“The main issue is that the owners of off-leash dogs may not be educated about the role of a companion animal and may not be aware that approaches by off-leash pets can cause the companion animal and its owner distress.

“I know one visually-impaired woman who lives on the Peninsula who is a big advocate of the off leash areas, but her dog is ending up with anxiety issues because other people insist on allowing their dogs to approach her guide dog.”

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A decision by Wyong Council to discuss its Central Coast Regional Airport plans in a confidential meeting has been criticised by NSW member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP. Mr Harris said he had written to the premier, planning minister and the department of local government “seeking scrutiny of Wyong Council’s handling of their infamous, on again, off again, regional airport.

“News that Wyong Council is about to commit ratepayers to a $60 million upgrade of Warnervale Airport, after spending approximately $20 million on their nowabandoned Kiar Ridge Airport, raises serious questions about secret decision making, lack of public consultation and frivolous use of ratepayers money,” he said.

“It seems clear now that Council is in possession of studies and reports that cast serious doubt on the economic viability of a regional airport.

“These reports have forced them to abandon their plans for Kiar Ridge, despite Blind Freddy being able to tell them that the whole proposal was a dud.

“Now they want to

The amphibious aircraft potentially to be built at Warnervale Airport Wyong Council has create over 600 jobs. spend further ratepayer “These studies have money on a new confirmed a confidential on Central shown that growing the speculative upgrade of report the existing Warnervale Coast Regional Airport Warnervale Aerodrome airport, despite saying was circulated to all into a Regional Airport a few years ago that the councillors on Friday, makes more sense,” Cr current aerodrome should October 23 to be discussed Eaton said.

“It will slash $217 close and the area be in a confidential session reverted to industrial use. on Wednesday, October million from the airport “These major plans and 28 and the resolution development bill...so now commitments are being reported to the full council we don’t need to negotiate with the State and Federal made in secret confidential meeting.

In information released Governments, we can sessions, away from public scrutiny, and when to the media after the fund this airport ourselves.

“It will deliver members of the public try meeting, it was announced Warnervale significant new jobs in our to find out information, that the council forces them to Aerodrome will become region...and those jobs are go to court, wasting more a regional airport, over already starting to flow in from general aviation.” time. ratepayers’ money.

According to Wyong Wyong mayor, Cr “We have had two failed regional airport plans Doug Eaton OAM said Council, the Central Coast (Kiar Ridge and Bushells investigations have shown is the ninth largest region Ridge) and I believe that the cost of developing in Australia, yet the only ratepayers who were hit Warnervale Aerodrome as one without a regional with a special rate rise a regional airport would be airport.

A confidential report $48 million and it would deserve better,” he said.

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outlined the results of population growth projections, passenger demand forecasts and economic impact studies.

“These have clearly demonstrated that a regional airport is essential infrastructure in ensuring the Central Coast can service the needs of our growing population,” Cr Eaton said.

“There is already significant interest in Warnervale Airport and this Council decision will ensure it really takes off,” he said.

Cr Eaton has publicly confirmed that Council has entered into a heads of agreement with an American company to build amphibious aircraft at the Warnervale airport.

“Such an airport would be smaller than that originally proposed for the Kiar Ridge site, eventually allowing for 450,000 passenger movements each year.

“This would be similar in size to the capacity at Ballina or Coffs Harbour Regional Airports.

“The airport would be developed incrementally as demand increases.

“Initially the airport will cater for general aviation aircraft before moving onto passenger carriage.

“We have already commenced discussions with regional airlines to establish passenger services to Melbourne and Brisbane with 50 seat DASH 8 twin turbo prop type aircraft,” Cr Eaton added.

“I hope services can start as early as next year.”

“By establishing the regional airport on the existing Warnervale Airport site, Council now opens the way for the land purchased at Kiar Ridge, for $10 million, to be opened up for industrial and business park development.

“Independent assessment indicates returns to Council are expected to be significantly higher than the purchase price,” he said.

Mr Laurie Eyes from the Central Coast Regional Airport Action Group said the switch back to Warnervale means: “We are right back to where we were 20 years ago.

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Performing arts centre must be built at poppy park to keep $12 million NSW Government funding

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SW member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch has re-confirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to the regional performing arts centre and conservatorium at the Gosford waterfront.

“The NSW Government has confirmed that the financial commitment of $12 million dollars was made on the basis that the regional performing arts centre is to be constructed on the corner of Dane Dve and Vaughan Ave, Gosford as identified in the Our City, Our Destiny Masterplan,” Mr Crouch said.

“The minister for planning, Mr Rob Stokes has confirmed to me that the $12 million dollar investment into Gosford city’s regional performance centre announced in March this year is based on the development at the identified site at Gosford Park,” he said.

“It must be remembered that many years of hard work and public consultation

has gone into the planning of this project as part of the Gosford Waterfront Masterplan, including our local RSL clubs, and this was endorsed by Gosford City Council in August 2013.

“We cannot afford to be known as a region that cannot be trusted to know what they are doing and not sticking to the plan.

“The park, which has become affectionately known as ‘poppy park’ was always planned as a ‘moving memorial’ and I believe may be placed at the Terrigal Haven next year.

“However, there is no reason why a wonderful tribute to our ANZACs cannot be planned as a permanent water feature in the foyer of the Performing Arts Centre.

“The Federal Government will be watching closely the decisions made by Gosford City Council before they commit public funds to this project,” he said.

Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he questioned why the NSW Government would not honour its $12 million funding pledge “just because the performing arts centre moves a few metres down the road.”

According to Cr McKinna, since the success of the centenary of ANZAC commemoration that saw Gosford Park turned into a poppy field, that patch of land had become “sacred ground”.

He said Council is now working with the Friends of the Performing Arts precinct to find a suitable

alternative location for the conservatorium and regional performing arts centre.

M e a n w h i l e , parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC confirmed that if Gosford Council is rethinking the location of the regional performing arts centre, the $12 million state funding “falls away”.

“From a state government perspective that is black and white.

“Our commitment is based on that site so if Council has a rethink it will have to go back to Cabinet and the funding will need to be rethought,” he said.

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“As a long term resident of the Central Coast, I believe that the revitalisation of Gosford is a crucial component in the creation of a vibrant, economically robust and sustainable region,” Mr Inchley said.

“For many years, Gosford was seen by many of its residents as failing to reach its huge potential.

“However, right now, there is an opportunity to redress this situation and take a path towards real social and economic growth.

“The identification of this path began in 2008 with the development of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan “Our City, Our Destiny”.

“This blueprint for transformation was funded and developed as a partnership between the NSW Government and Gosford City Council, with unprecedented community involvement.

“Since then, further planning has been guided by this blueprint and has resulted in 10 hectares of the Gosford Waterfront being gazetted as a Site of State Significance (SSS).

“The SSS is unequivocal about its vision for the Waterfront: “’The Gosford Waterfront will be a vibrant and active mixed use precinct that

will connect the Gosford City Centre to the Brisbane Water foreshore.

‘New residential development will contribute to the State Government’s regional housing targets for the Central Coast, and will take advantage of Gosford’s unique water based setting.

‘The Gosford Waterfront will also be a vibrant centre for jobs, and offer regional office opportunities for large businesses and corporations near a locally based skilled workforce.’

“As part of the SSS process, the former public school site was rezoned for mixed use development.

“This provides for more flexible use of the site and also facilitates private investor development funding.

“To complement and further facilitate private investment, both the NSW and Federal Governments have announced programs which will greatly contribute to Gosford’s revitalization.

“These are: The decision

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Regional Performing Arts Centre as proposed via an architecture competition held in 2013; and, “More than $360 million in NSW Government funding towards the growth and renewal of Gosford Hospital.

“However, I believe recent community concerns regarding the Gosford Waterfront Development warrant some comment.

“Unfortunately, a number of misconceptions lie at the heart of many of these concerns, so I would like to provide some clarity around the role of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation and the Waterfront Development.

“Misconception: Gosford Public School was moved on the promise it would be replaced by a Performing Arts Centre.

“The reality is that the urban planning reason for moving the school was to link the city to its waterfront by creating an activated street-scape.

“This was the express community wish which emanated from the Gosford Challenge.

“The site itself was also too restrictive for the needs of a modern school.

“The extension of Baker St provides a clear pedestrian link from the city to the water.

“At the moment the walk from the city centre to the waterfront is long and lonely.

“The school site, in particular, was the focus of

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special attention because this area represented the greatest potential for attracting private investment leading to the creation of much needed additional employment as thus economic stimulus for Gosford.

“However, CCRDC and its partners recognised that the site needed to incorporate a balance between corporate/ commercial requirements and the provision of community facilities and recreation areas.

“The Department of Education was also entitled to receive a fair return for its land to further invest in education facilities across NSW. “The proposed siting of the building to accommodate the ATO is not being built on land that was designated for a Performing Arts Centre.

“During the Gosford Challenge, the elected

community representatives recommended that the Performing Arts Centre be located much closer to the waterfront to create a pedestrian destination that linked the city with its waterfront.

“The site proposed in the 2013 architecture competition was closer to the water still, across the road from Iguana’s.

“Plans were developed for this site, with consultation with Friends of the Performing Arts, Gosford City Council and many others, with the State Government allocating $10 million towards the build.

“Misconception: The ATO needs take precedence ahead of community benefits.

“The reality is that in the future, the walk from Georgiana Terrace to the waterfront will be an interesting amble past a

range of shopfronts, cafes and bars.

“The building that will house the Commonwealth staff will provide the first component of that active street frontage.

“The great news is that the commitment of the Commonwealth to placing 600 new jobs in Gosford will be a huge stimulus to the area and be a critical component to the revitalisation of Gosford.

“The Central Coast Regional Development Corporation recognised that private investors would be reluctant to take the risk on development of the school site unless there was a major commercial organisation willing to take a long term tenancy in a Waterfront building.

“It was a CCRDC priority to secure an anchor tenant in the first stage of development

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and this has been realised through strong lobbying by both the Corporation and Gosford City Council.

“Misconception: The CCRDC is the developer of the site.

“The CCRDC is not the landowner, nor the investor or developer.

“CCRDC’s role has been to work with key stakeholders to formulate a framework for the redevelopment of the area, hence the creation of a Site of State Significance.

“The SSS, including the re-zoning and the Development Control Plan incorporated within it, give a very clear vision and specific requirements for the site.

“This intent is clear, the development should provide for both community benefit as well as corporate facilities.

“The rezoning and the DCP were formally endorsed

by Gosford Council and supported by other key groups such as the Gosford Chamber of Commerce.

“Notwithstanding these measures, the rezoning and DCP also allows for private developer interpretation of the vision, in recognition that to be overly prescriptive could inhibit creativity, investment attractiveness and tenant interest.

“Now that the SSS process has been completed and the school buildings removed, the process has now moved out of CCRDC’s area of responsibility, with Property NSW negotiating

with the private sector on the sale and development of the former school site.

“CCRDC remains interested and will offer advice where possible, continually striving for an optimum outcome.

“It is important to note that it is NSW Government policy to hand development over to the private sector since development is not the role of government.

“I think most of us understand that there is still much work to be done, including the submission of plans for development application (DA) approval and an opportunity for further community comment at this time.

“For those who wish to read a full transcript of the Development Control Plan, it is available on the CCRDC web site at www.ccrdc.nsw. gov.au.

“I am delighted that the community is engaged and interested in this project and encourage people to offer constructive comments based on reality rather than on rumours or perceptions.

“We must remember however, that without the ability to attract private investment to Gosford, the revitalisation aspirations will remain just that – aspirations,” Mr inchley said.

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Lucy Wicks responds to waterfront misconceptions ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, addressed local businesses at the Gosford Chamber of Commerce on October 29, regarding the Commonwealth Agency building to be located on part of the former Gosford Public School site.

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Ms Wicks said Gosford was on the precipice of a new era, with seven million dollars committed from the Federal Budget for the proposed Kibbleplex (the concept), building applications, infrastructure and the University of Newcastle’s plan to bring world class education to the heart of the city.

Ms Wicks addressed concern over the development process of the ATO on the old Gosford School site.

Ms Wicks said the Commonwealth Government, through the ATO, issued an EOI for the lease of the building.

It had specific requirements (an A grade centre of excellence including A grade design

An initial artist’s impression of the building that will house the ATO

and facilities) and the tender was not to buy a piece of the land but to lease a building for at least 10 years, but up to 20 years.

Ms Wicks said it was an open competitive tender that received 14 applications before the announcement of the successful tenderer, Doma Commercial.

“The ATO site was on a portion of the old school site.

“We know what happened after that.

“We know there was a front page of the newspaper that seemed to indicate that this building would utilise the entire site and we know that there have been demands to have the building moved,” Ms Wicks

said.

“The old school site, land owned by the State Government, was to be sold by the 2010 State Labor Government to put money back into education, and when that plan was announced in 2012, the plan included things like a commercial building, and a mixed use residential building.

“The plan for the Performing Arts Centre was announced on what is locally known as Poppy Park, and to the best of my knowledge, the response was overwhelmingly positive.

“So I had to ask myself, after the cacophony of noise after the announcement,

why were concerns being raised some three years after a plan had been announced and it was beginning to take fruition?

“The ATO, which is an independent statutory arm of Government, ran a tender process for the tender of a building and a sale of land.

“It was an open and competitive process run at arm’s length of Government.

“If we are going to get best value for taxpayer’s dollars, it needed to be this process,” Ms Wicks said.

In response to concerns from the winning tender not being local, Ms Wicks said she would back anyone willing to invest in Gosford.

“After 20 years of plan after plan failing, I welcome

investment into Gosford.”

Ms Wicks also addressed concerns about the site taking up valuable space on Gosford’s waterfront precinct.

Ms Wicks began by reiterating how community concern over the old school site being the waterfront precinct is false.

Ms Wicks said the precinct is a 10 hectare site rezoned to include the old school site which takes up only one hectare.

Ms Wicks said the ATO is being built on approximately 27 per cent of the old school site and when compared to the entirety of the rezoned Waterfront Precinct, the ATO will take up approximately 4 per cent of land out of the rezoned 10 hectares and would not be opposite the Mariners Stadium but adjacent to Georgina Terrace.

Ms Wicks also said opportunity to comment was given back in 2012, and that since 2012, this was always going to be a commercial development.

She acknowledged the community’s desire to see a performing arts centre in Gosford.

“I have listened to this and would love to see a

performing arts centre in Gosford, it would have a great economic and cultural effect on the region.

“But there are several iterations of where this performing arts centre should be, but we still haven’t got the money to be able to build it,” Ms Wicks said.

“I will say to you upfront, that I have committed personally to seeing the performing arts centre built, and I will do everything I can to fight for the remaining funding so we can actually see it built.

“The other thing I want to say, in light of all these misconceptions, is that the one inescapable fact is that this government is the first government to make a commitment like this in many years to the centre of Gosford,” she said.

Ms Wicks concluded that despite several misconceptions surrounding the development and the site of the ATO building, everything being done was to kick-start the process of making Gosford great.

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Public meeting called to discuss ATO office on waterfront

The site of the former Gosford Public School

he No Tax on Gosford Waterfront community facebook network is holding a public meeting to discuss community objections to the tax office being built on Gosford waterfront, at the Gosford

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The purpose of the public meeting is to determine the level of community feeling about the ATO and to determine what further steps can be taken.

The network was started by local business women and Saratoga residents, Ms Claire Braund and Angelique Perak, in response to the Federal Government’s announcement that

it was going to build accommodation for the Australian Taxation Office on part of the site of the former Gosford Public School.

“The key issue for us was the total inappropriateness of placing a government office tower on our waterfront precinct,” Ms Braund said.

“Gosford Council’s excellent masterplan

for the city outlines mixed use development of commercial, retail, residential and community facilities for a vibrant and active waterfront,” she said.

“Nowhere does it mention government bunker style offices which will be deserted from 5:00pm and on weekends.”

Ms Braund said the decision took many in the

community by surprise, in particular as a civic and cultural hub had been mooted for the waterfront and it was unclear as to how this would proceed once the ATO occupied the back end of the prime site.

Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting from 6:00pm for 6:30pm.

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Senate hearing hears about two classes of NBN on the Coast Senate hearing has been told that one in every seven NBN connections on the Central Coast had failed due to rotten copper wiring.

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Senator for NSW, Ms Deborah O’Neill asked NBNCo CEO, Mr Bill Morrow whether he was aware that 14per cent of residents in Gorokan had not been able to connect to the NBN due to the poor condition of copper wiring leading from the box in the street to their homes.

Mr Morrow said he was unaware of such a failure rate but admitted: “There is more propensity for failure on a copper network than fibre.”

The NBN boss told a Senate Estimates hearing on communications in Canberra that he believed it was wrong to paint the

copper network as bad and evil, because it’s not.

Ms O’Neill said that despite Mr Morrow’s attempts to sell copper to the hearing, the people on the Central Coast were not buying it, especially informed businesses that have access to the original NBN Fibre to the home

initiative.

Sen O’Neill sought a guarantee from Mr Morrow that the fibre-to-the-node network would deliver the people on the Coast 25 megabits per second download and 5mbps upload speeds.

“You are not going to pin me down on something as silly as this on a committed information rate [bit speed], we wouldn’t do that anywhere, nobody does around the world,

anywhere,” Mr Morrow said.

In response Ms O’Neill said that however silly it may seem to Mr Morrow, families and businesses on the Coast did not think it was a silly request.

Ms O’Neill said her office had been inundated with complaints about the pace and quality of the roll-out to residences on the Coast and noted that while a business in the Gosford CBD had access to the fibre network another building five doors

away had nothing.

“Central Coast residents that are speaking to me are very concerned about having a digitally divided community where Gosford and regions around it have the real NBN and the rest of the Central Coast is a live experiment,” Ms O’Neill told the hearing.

Media release, Oct 20, 2015 Scott Coomber, Office of Deborah O’Neill

Community Environment Network Hi Folks, CEN is happy to report that many new community groups are active and our conservation programs are expanding with volunteer support. However, there is constant pressure from developers to reduce or bypass community input. The Better Planning Network says: “the governance approach being taken for planning in NSW, is one that dilutes the democratic process and parliamentary accountability.”

The best way to ensure your suburb stays a nice place to live, work and play is to get involved and support your local groups be they Progress Associations, Residents Groups or Bushcare.

In recent times, CEN is receiving more reports of water pollution into both drinking water catchments and waterways. If you see pollution occurring, report it in the first instance to the EPA hotline on 131555 and note the report number you will be given.

Thank you to all our volunteers, donors and members for your support, John

In Spring: Get out and enjoy the bush and our beautiful coastline!

A walk in any of our coastal reserves, including the Gosford COSS Lands, Brisbane Waters, Wyrrabalong and Boudi National Parks will reveal beautiful flowers and views before the heat of summer sets in.

Flannel flowers are abundant in many areas and in the ocean there are schools of Tailor attracting sea birds in abundance.

Join the Friends of COSS and like minded people to enjoy our great public open spaces. Call CEN to find out more about the Friends of COSS.

Join Land for Wildlife or Habitat for Wildlife, they’re free and fun!

Land for Wildlife is a voluntary conservation program for rural landholders, while Habitat for Wildlife is a voluntary conservation program for urban landholders.

In August we held the 2015 Biennial Land for Wildlife Forum

in Sydney, see: http://www.cen. org.au/projects/land-for-wildlifetopmenu-233 click on Forum Presentations.

Any urban dweller can now join Habitat for Wildlife for just $20.

Go online to http://www.cen. org.au/projects/habitat-for-wildlife-

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

Go to our website to become involved and sign up for our free newsletter Follow us on Facebook or Twitter - Support CEN – become a member or make a donation.

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Council has until November 18 to respond re amalgamation osford Council has decided to continue investigating options for structural change, and has commenced due diligence to ensure a fully informed decision can be made to secure a sustainable future for residents.

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The State Government has given councils 30 days to respond to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) report, which identified Gosford Council as failing to be ‘fit for the future’.

Wyong Council, which was also deemed ‘unfit’, has now reached a decision on its preference, which is to merge with Gosford Council.

However, a number of options have been identified for consideration

by Gosford Council, and council will seek to identify key pieces of information currently missing from the analysis of the proposed options, prior to making a recommendation on the matter.

Each option will be assessed against a number of potential impacts on the community, such as service

delivery, infrastructure, strategic planning, local representation, financial sustainability, rates, water security and the workforce.

Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said it was important that council used this time to gather the facts on all possible opportunities to present to the State Government for their final consideration.

“It is disappointing to find ourselves in the position where we may need to make unpalatable decisions to mitigate risks and protect our community.

“I firmly believe in, and Council has clearly demonstrated, our capacity, capability and financial sustainability.

“This is a significant decision that will have a lasting impact for the residents of Gosford, and it is one which should

be made with residents’ interests at its heart,” Cr McKinna said.

Should Gosford and Wyong Councils agree on the merger option, both councils will work together

“It is disappointing to find ourselves in the position where we may need to make unpalatable decisions to mitigate risks and protect our community,” Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna to influence the set-up of the new organisation.

With a population of over 331,000 and a total area covering 1,767 square kilometres, a voluntary merger may allow a degree of control on the integration process and transitional arrangements.

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Wyong Councils to amalgamate.

“This would see the State Government take control of the newly formed organisation with little input from respective councils.

“I now ask Council to give, as we have always done, our full consideration to ensuring the best interests of the Gosford

community are protected.

“I would like to thank the community for their support and patience as we work through all considerations to determine the best way forward for the Central Coast,” Cr McKinna said.

The municipal district of the Borough of Gosford was established in 1886.

Early, independent analysis indicated that while there was some benefits to an amalgamation with Wyong, it would also likely result in Gosford City’s average rates increasing by approximately $160 for residents and $683 for businesses, with no increase in overall revenue.

Whilst the State Government is offering access to additional funding to assist with the amalgamation process, transition costs are significant and often underestimated.

Gosford Council’s original Fit for the Future submission to the State Government indicated a desire to remain a stand-alone council, which was supported by the

Gosford City community in an independent community survey.

In order to optimise the success of a standalone position, a Joint Organisation (JO) with either the Hunter or Central Coast would need to be agreed on by both Gosford and Wyong councils.

A further option that is being investigated is a proposed boundary adjustment resulting in the Wyong LGA being absorbed

by Lake Macquarie and Gosford, with all services and infrastructure divided in consultation.

Other amalgamation options will also be explored as part of the process between Gosford and Hornsby, as well as the consolidation of Gosford, Wyong and Lake Macquarie.

However, based on initial research, this option would be considered too large to make service delivery or governance practical.

Media release, Oct 30, 2015 Gosford Council media

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with relevant councils in order to work towards a productive and positive outcome.

“However, the Premier has made it clear that if councils don’t respond with an acceptable preference by November 18, it is very likely that the NSW Government will force Gosford and

osford Council will write to State Member for Hornsby Matt Kean to request support for the provision of financial relief to Hawkesbury River oyster farmers who have been affected by the Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS).

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Many Hawkesbury River oyster farmers have been unable to generate income due to the proliferation of POMS but are still required to pay fees and lease payments.

The waiving of lease associated fees would assist oyster growers to get back on their feet and Council is requesting the State Member for Hornsby apply to the NSW Minister

for Primary Industries to introduce these financial relief measures.

Prior to the outbreak of POMS, there were 15 Hawkesbury River oyster businesses that produced

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almost $2.4 million worth of oysters annually.

However, there are now only three oyster operators on the river, all of whom are struggling to meet costs.

Media release, Oct 27, 2015 Gosford Council media

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Road warrior invited to embrace the Wyong way osford deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle has refuted statements made by Wyong’s Cr Lloyd Taylor about Gosford Council’s record on road expenditure.

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According to Cr Doyle, in the 2014-15 financial year, Gosford Council invested around $41 million improving our roads, not the $6 million put forward by Wyong’s Cr Taylor.

Cr Doyle said the investment on road improvements in 2013-2014 was around $40 million.

“On average, we invest between $18 million and $20 million each year to upgrade and renew our over 1,000 kilometre road network,” Cr Doyle said.

That’s in addition to an average of $20 million spent each year maintaining the network, Cr Doyle said.

“Gosford Council has a road rating index that is in decline and an increasing infrastructure backlog of $59 million,” Cr Taylor said in an earlier statement.

“This isn’t good enough,” he said.

In response, Gosford’s Cr Doyle said: “The condition of roads are rated to enable decision making regarding targeted expenditure of limited funding.

“The methods used for road condition assessments

and acceptable service levels can vary between organisations and as such valid comparisons can only be made if both Gosford and Wyong have adopted the same processes.

“A 1,000 kilometre network will have a value of between $400 million and $600 million.

“If it is optimistically assumed that such a network will have a life of 100 years, then between $40 million and $60 million in replacement works will be required consistently each year.

“While an injection of funding over one or two years might bring immediate benefits, the influence on the overall road network condition will be negligible unless funding is continued into the future.

Cr Taylor said he invited Gosford councillors to learn from Wyong about how to manage road infrastructure.

“I call on Gosford Council’s self-appointed road warrior, Gosford’s deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle, to join me on inspecting some of Wyong’s

roads.”

“Based on information in Special Schedule 7 of Gosford’s Annual Reports, 2011/12 to 2013/14, Gosford needs to spend $59 million to bring its roads to a satisfactory condition which was an increase of $9 million from the previous year.

“Wyong spent close to $10 million last year and has reduced its backlog to $33 million. “Gosford needs to improve the roads for the residents of the Central Coast.

“It worries me that the State Government is set to force the amalgamation of the two Councils, and the roads in Gosford are well below par.

“I note that Wattle Tree Rd, Holgate has been assessed by the NRMA as one of the very worst roads in NSW and Gosford has no plans to fix the road.

“In contrast, Wyong Council this term has fixed many notorious black spots including Minnesota Rd and Warnervale Rd. “I want to work cooperatively with our partners

in Gosford, so I invite Cr Doyle to come to Wyong and embrace the Wyong way.”

However, Gosford deputy mayor, Cr Doyle refuted his northern colleague’s statements about Holgate and other issues.

the vicinity of Holgate Public School.

“Funding applications for these two projects have now been submitted to the NSW Government’s Black Spot program, and we expect to hear whether these applications have

“It worries me that the State Government is set to force the amalgamation of the two Councils, and the roads in Gosford are well below par,” said Wyong Cr Lloyd Taylor “Road safety concerns have been raised about Wattle Tree Rd in Holgate (especially in the vicinity of Holgate Public School) not road condition issues.

“At this stage, work to improve access and provide parking adjacent to Holgate Public School is expected to start early next year.

“This work will include the installation of kerb and gutter, a new footpath and kerbside parking.

“We have also identified another two potential projects to improve transport infrastructure in

been successful early next year.

“The public should also note that Cr Taylor’s figure for Wyong includes approximately $25 million for depreciation I believe, and you can’t spend depreciation.

“It is also interesting to note that Gosford Council completes approximately 20 per cent of Wyong’s road works and repairs through the competitive tender process which is a compliment to the efficiency and performance of our road teams,” Cr Doyle said.

“I have spent over 16 years on council, and also on the CCROC executive and committee, and I am yet to have a conversation with anyone in either Wyong or Gosford who think the roads are perfect, or for that matter good enough to crow about.

“The strategy that Cr Taylor is adopting is inaccurate and inflammatory and less than helpful when trying to conciliate a merger deal that benefits the region.

“Is he really saying that Wyong’s roads are up to speed and good enough?

“We want a better deal for all our roads in both council areas, and we want it now.

“We are well behind the funding provided to the other regions and Sydney councils in particular.

“Maybe the strategy should be both councils need a hand up and real commitment on road funding from the state government,” Cr Doyle said.

Media release, Oct 23, 2015 Lloyd Taylor, Wyong Council Email, Oct 29, 2015 Craig Doyle, Gosford Council

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Avoca Beach development deferred again decision on a development application for shop top housing at Cape Three Points Rd in Avoca Beach has again been deferred

by Gosford Council.

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The five-storey mixeduse development proposal included two ground floor retail spaces, 27 residential units and basement parking for 49 cars.

At Gosford Council’s ordinary meeting on October 27, a speaker in favour of the development stated that there had already been two site inspections, and that the development plans had been altered to remove one rooftop terrace and reduce the size of another.

The speaker also argued that there was more parking available than legally required.

A speaker against the application, representing concerned residents, argued that it was too big, too bulky and too high and that there were unresolved traffic concerns.

Cr Gabby Bowles said that while she appreciated the residents’ concerns, given the proposed development was on the edge of two different zonings, she could not find reason to refuse the

interest into account.”

Mr Anderson said the outcome of any challenge was likely to be that the Land and Environment Court would refer the issue to a Section 34 conference and require the parties to come to an agreement.

Cr Bowles then suggested the decision be deferred to address ongoing concerns about its impact on the surrounding community.

application and moved that it be accepted.

“My rationale for moving this motion is, in reviewing information that has been provided and considering conditions that have been attached, the primary concerns regarding traffic, parking, bulk and scale and amenities to neighbours, and the legalities of what is and is not allowed for the zoning of site, have been answered,” Cr Bowles said.

She said she believed council staff had included reasonable conditions to mitigate the impact of the development on residents.

Cr Hilary Morris said she could not support the motion because she didn’t believe a proposal for 27 units was sympathetic to the surrounding

neighbourhood.

Cr Vicky Scott also spoke against the motion raising concerns about parking and traffic flow.

“The problem with the development is that it doesn’t recognise that the road in front of the site doesn’t allow for parking on the street as it is too narrow.

“Most units will have more than one car, so at the very least, we will have 54 cars parked there and there seems to be no attempt to answer the problem that is going to be caused here.

“I can’t vote for this when we know, and the residents know, and the new residents are going to find out, that it is going to be problematic,” Cr Scott said.

Cr Doyle said there had been 55 public submissions

and many emails relating to the development, however, he thought councillors were running out of reasons to refuse the development.

“I can find no reason not to support this, so it is my hope the owners do proceed, but when they do, that they are mindful of the concerns it has generated,” Cr Doyle said.

The motion to approve the development was defeated and Cr Scott then attempted to move that the development was refused

by Gosford Council on the basis of public interest and the transitional nature of the development, traffic issues, bulk and scale.

Cr Bowles spoke against the refusal motion stating she wanted her serious concerns to go on the public

record.

“This is a contentious development and no one in the chamber has dismissed the community’s concerns, but many have been mitigated,” Cr Bowles said.

She said she was concerned about the potential financial position Council could be placed in if the developer challenged its refusal and the matter ended up in the Land and Environment Court.

In response to a question from Cr Bowles, Gosford Council’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson said: “The recommendation from staff is that the development is compliant with planning schemes, so if the applicant was to challenge a refusal on the basis of compliance, the court would take public

Cr Scott spoke against Cr Bowle’s amendment: “I think there is something wrong with the planning scheme where the site doesn’t match the road it is in front of and the residents shouldn’t have to pay for that and the residents shouldn’t have to put up with that.

“The developer has the right to propose what he wants on the land but doesn’t have the right to make it uncomfortable for the residents.”

The amendment was carried with Cr Scott and Morris voting against it.

Transcript, Oct 27, 2015 Gosford Council ordinary meeting Gosford Council agenda.

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Continuous break-ins and vandalism costing scout groups entral Coast Lakes Scouting district commissioner, Mr Brian Perrem said continuous break-ins and vandalism of local Scout Halls is costing local Scout Groups vital funding.

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“Two Scout halls have been broken into recently.

“Senseless damage to the halls and equipment is again going to cost local Scout Groups vital funds.

“The Scout Hall at Terrigal has been broken into several times this year and is costing the group more and more as insurance premiums rise.

“A second hall broken into was simply vandalised, with fire extinguishers sprayed everywhere and memorabilia destroyed.

“Damage to irreplaceable

memorabilia is devastating to the current and former Scouts that have grown up as members of the local groups.

“At a significant additional cost, we are now looking at increasing security at all our halls,” Mr Perrem said.

“Our youth members run

their own fundraising to buy things like canoes and tents and it is very upsetting that senseless vandalism can take it away for no reason.

“With the cost of repairs and damages running into many thousands of dollars this year alone, the District is now looking for funding

options to beef up security at all our halls,” he said.

Police have been alerted to both incidences and have obtained fingerprints and other evidence.

Media release, Oct 6, 2015 Brian Perrem, Central Coast Lakes Scouting District

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Defence force exercises to take place over Gosford

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he Australian Defence Forces have confirmed that some residents in the Gosford local government area may be impacted by “unavoidable noise disturbances” due to a training exercise.

“Residents in the Central Coast could see Army Black Hawk helicopters in the skies during a training exercise being held in the region from November 11 to 19“, a defence spokesperson said.

“Up to five Black Hawk helicopters will transit from their base at Holsworthy in Sydney for the training,” she said.

“The aim is to ensure pilots and aircrew are well trained for flying in all conditions across urban and rural areas.

“The aircraft will be flying over various locations, from Gosford through to Newcastle, Williamtown, Singleton and surrounding areas, with training scheduled for the afternoon and evening, up to 11.30pm.”

The Black Hawk is a multi-role helicopter that provides air mobility for troops and equipment in the battle zone.

Ms Pamela Lemoine of East Gosford found an unaddressed letter in her mailbox on Monday, November 2 informing her of the training exercise and possible noise disturbance.

On Tuesday, November 3 the Australian Defence Force confirmed that the exercise would be taking place and that some residents in the Gosford region may be impacted by related noise.

The letter that was placed in letter boxes was from the Department of Defence and said: “The Australian Defence Force will be conducting training in the Greater Hunter region, including Singleton Military Training Area, RAAF Williamtown and Gosford between the dates of November 9 and 19.

“This routine training is designed to provide a realistic test of Australian Defence Force skills and interoperability with supporting State and Federal agencies in the form of emergency response scenarios.

“NSW Police and relevant state and federal agencies are fully aware of, and involved in, this training.

“During the training, the Australian Defence Force will be using helicopters near the urban areas which may result in some unavoidable

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“Helicopter movements may unavoidably go beyond 11:30pm.

“The activity will affect your area for only a few days during this period.

“The Australian Defence Force will make every effort to minimise the disruption to local residents and businesses while providing realistic training for its members and state authorities.

“This is a role of national strategic importance and it is crucial Defence’s air crew train to maintain their skills.

“Many emergency response scenarios require operation of aircraft at low level in the urban environment, necessitating training that must be performed in an urban environment, and at low levels.”

According to the letter, Defence takes measures to reduce the inconvenience caused by such activities including rotating exercises between different states and areas within them, using training venues only once in any training period and limiting flying to the minimum necessary.

“The training is extensively planned, will be conducted with all relevant safeguards, and poses no danger to the public.

“Members of the public should not be alarmed at the activity and the unavoidable short term noise disruption is deeply regretted,” the letter said.

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A render of the four residential blocks approved for Ormond St North Gosford

pproval has been given for the development of four residential flat buildings in Ormond St North Gosford.

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The project has been valued at $19.6 million.

Gosford Council voted unanimously to approve the development at its ordinary meeting on October 27.

The decision had been deferred on September 22 to enable councillors to undertake a site inspection.

Speaking in favour of the motion to approve the development, Cr Vicky Scott said it was an example of a development that would provide affordable housing in the right location.

Cr Gabby Bowles said: “At the site inspection it became even more evident how positive this development is going to be for that area.

“This is a substantial residential development and I think it is going to be positive for the city...a positive step forward for our city in providing for the

needs of our residents.”

Seven public submissions were received during the notification period but Council staff recommended that issues raised did not warrant refusal of the application or could be addressed by conditions of consent.

“The proposal will not detract from the character or scenic qualities of the area or have unreasonable impacts on the environment,” Council staff stated in their report.

Issues raised by councillors and the public prior to the decision included traffic during construction, dilapidation of Council’s road infrastructure, traffic after the development and privacy to the rear yard of adjoining properties.

The developer will be required to make a Section 94 contribution of $589,407

to Council.

The development will consist of 110 residential flats and will use the bonus height and bonus floor space ratio provisions permitted under the Local Environment Plan.

The dwellings will consist of 16 one bedroom units, 84 two-bedroom units and 10 three bedroom units.

Vehicle access will be via Range Rd and Ormond St and there will be three rows of communal open space between the blocks.

Vehicle parking will be below each block over several levels, with a total of 153 off-street spaces including 132 for residents and 21 for visitors.

Meeting transcript, Oct 27, 2015 Gosford Council ordinary meeting Meeting agenda, Gov.127 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Foreshore land sale was a giant fraud against the public e are deceived.

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“Gosford Primary School decided to move” - Graeme Inchley, chair CCRDC, on ABC radio (October 8).

What a joke.

This revisionism attempts to deliberately mislead.

We know the community was promised a Performing Arts Centre (PAC) on this site after a forced relocation of the school but the Government agenda to sell the site privately is now revealed.

All the ‘plans’ of CCRDC were merely concept designs without any force or feasibility studies.

Traffic plans will be up to individual developers.

Even the tax office building might not look like

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the pictures we see as it is up to the private purchaser of the site, DOMA. How many stories might it be?

We have been deluded by the impression of integrated planning, which is nonexistent, in an expensive waste of money

to just privatise public land.

We have been grievously deceived by a State government agenda to simply privatise public land, and the more they are forced to tell us, the more we become aware that this is a land sale dressed up as a planning exercise which has no substance.

It is a giant fraud against the public: smoke and mirrors!

Public lands must stay in public hands and Crown Land (all the reclaimed Broadwater) cannot be privatised.

We must insist on the rule of law.

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Credit where credit is due wish to thank Chris Holstein for his foresight in getting the State Government onto the West Gosford turn off with Brisbane Water Drive.

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It only goes to show the electorate that it does not matter who is in power, that our money is used for the benefit of the people.

I hope the Labor Party doesn’t take credit for it as a Liberal got it done.

I’ve had to wait for this since 1998 when I met the former minister of roads on site to have something done.

However, it is now

FORUM nearly complete after many years of procrastination by political parties year after year.

Let’s have another project that the people are satisfied with about Gosford.

Forget the high rise and have the maximum at eight storeys instead of the 32 contemplated by

the CCRDC, which is a non-elected and dictatorial public service.

Do we want Gosford looking like a Tower of Babel area (remember what happened to that)?

It is always the people that govern this country not the public service, they are our servants not our dictators.

Email, Oct 31, 2014 Robert Findley, Point Clare

Remove state governments as the middle tier fter an extensive search for why the Government wishes to amalgamate councils I have come to the following conclusions.

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Political parties wish to dominate the councils.

Any federal government grants must go through the states first and they take 10 per cent off that to rewrite the cheque.

This is the two reasons that the states want to

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I say get rid of the states and save about $10 billion to $15 billion dollars and, when the federal elections

come on, just appoint state ministers only, this is not the reason to remove state public servants.

All laws should be national or council driven.

Email, Nov 1, 2015 Robert Findley, Point Clare

Who governs whom? have been speaking to a lot of the citizens about the amalgamation of councils in NSW and have come to the conclusion, like my colleagues, that we will have our democratic voices squashed.

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Let’s get to the problem and that is, the state’s rights over the people.

It is also apparent that politicians think they are

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olice have seized an indictable amount of methyl-amphetamine (ICE) and a knife, while arresting three people following a breakin at North Gosford.

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Just before 1:00pm on Wednesday October 28, a house on Callemondah Ave was broken into.

A white Toyota Hiace was seen leaving the home at high speed shortly after.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were contacted and commenced an investigation.

About 3:00pm, police patrolling the Gosford area stopped a white Toyota Hiace on Faunce St, after the driver allegedly failed to indicate.

Checks revealed the 24-year-old female driver’s licence was suspended.

Officers noticed two men, aged 21 and 27, were in the back of the van, where there were no seats.

The woman was arrested and upon searching her, it’s alleged a knife and 26 grams of ICE were found.

Officers also searched the two men, allegedly locating housebreaking implements and items stolen from the North Gosford property.

All three people were arrested and taken to Gosford police station.

Both men were charged

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with aggravated break and enter, and the older man was also charged with possessing housebreaking implements.

The woman was charged with two counts of supplying a prohibited drug, possessing a prohibited drug, possessing a prohibited weapon, carrying a cutting weapon, driving whilst suspended; and having people travel in part of a vehicle not for passengers.

All three were refused bail to appear before Gosford Local Court on Thursday, October 29.

Brisbane Water Local Area Commander, Superintendent Danny Sullivan, said the arrests showed that if you are

dealing ICE, eventually you will be caught.

“These alleged drug offences can come under notice after something as simple as failing to indicate,” Supt Sullivan said.

“Police are constantly on the lookout for those who are ruining lives through the supply of ICE, and will continue with their relentless pursuit to stop the supply of the drug.

“Indictable drug supply carries a penalty of up to 15 years behind bars and police will continue to actively hunt those involved in these offences and bring them to justice.

“This drug is poisonous to society, as the flow-on effects of ICE can be seen throughout the community.

“Police are doing everything they can to stop the problem, but we can’t do this alone.

“I would urge anyone with information about the supply of ICE to join the fight and provide information,” he said.

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Erina Medicare office has closed

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he Department of Human Services has announced changes to its services for Central Coast residents.

From Tuesday October 6, staff offering Medicare services from the Erina Service Centre within Erina Fair, will relocate to the Gosford Service Centre on Watt Street.

Department of Human Services General Manager, Mr Hank Jongen said bolstering Medicare services in the existing Gosford Service Centre will provide the local community with access to convenient, coordinated Medicare and Centrelink services under the same roof.

“Central Coast customers who require more intensive or personalised support can continue to access face-

to-face Medicare services at the Gosford Service Centre,” Mr Jongen said.

“Moving Medicare services to Gosford reflects the trend of delivering more government services from a single point, while also acknowledging significant changes in the way customers are choosing to claim their Medicare rebate these days.

“There has been a decline in the number of people visiting our service centres, largely due to two factors: the move away from cash rebates for Medicare services in 2012, and the growing trend of doctors offering patients the

ability to claim their rebate electronically at the surgery.

“Over the past three years, the number of people visiting the Erina Service Centre has reduced by almost half as people now take advantage of claiming their Medicare benefit directly at the doctor’s surgery.

“Nationally, more than 95% of all Medicare claims are now lodged electronically at the point of service.

Funds received for new clinical and education space at Nunyara

Media release, Oct 2, 2015 Mel Richardson, Department of Human Services

Carer retreat unit receives donation Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch presents a cheque to the Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit

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he social committee of the Cove Village, Daleys Point, has recently donated to Gosford Hospital’s carer retreat unit.

The committee has donated six chairs, various games, and a phone charger to the retreat unit organiser, Dr Sian White and were thanked with a morning tea.

Over the past five-years,

the social committee has donated more than $13,000 to various charities across the Central Coast.

Retiring convenor, Ms Wendy Whiteman, said that this had been achieved

through the great generosity of the residents of the Cove Village.

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arliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC and Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP have announced $370,000 for a new clinical and education space at Gosford’s Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit.

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Mr MacDonald said the funding was made possible through the NSW Government’s Aboriginal Minor Capital Works Program, which gives a helping hand to Aboriginal health services across the state to improve and expand facilities.

“The $370,000 will be used to build a new clinical and education space within the Nunyara Aboriginal Unit including consultation rooms, a waiting room with a toilet and a room for health educational activities,” Mr

MacDonald said.

The building extension will provide clinical staff with the space they require to better meet the needs of community members and provide more privacy for one on one consultations.

“The extended space will also allow greater access for members of the large Aboriginal community in Gosford and surrounding areas and it will enable health workers to improve the delivery of culturally appropriate health care to the Central Coast

community,” Mr Crouch said.

The service is located adjacent to the main Gosford Hospital complex, which gives easy access to a wide range of health and medical services.

“The NSW Government is committed to improving the provision of health services as part of its goal to close the health gap for Aboriginal people,” Mr Crouch said.

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Walk to raise funds for diabetes cure he Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) One Walk, which raises funds to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes, will be back on the Central Coast on November 8, 2015.

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The 6km walk will begin at Davistown Ferry Wharf and continue along the waterfront to Kincumber and then loop back to the Wharf.

JDRF’s Ms Margaret Sheridan said that over the last two years, the Central Coast has raised $50,000

White Ribbon Walk planned

Volunteers at Gosford Hospital making sensory blankets for dementia patients

nitters are needed to help make sensory blankets for local patients with dementia.

Gosford Hospital Carer Retreat is hosting regular sewing circles for volunteers to help knit and sew blankets that have special sensory patches for people with dementia to touch and explore.

Carer support unit manager, Dr Sian White said the blankets had been developed in consultation with district staff and carers as a way of engaging patients with dementia.

“Being in hospital can be very frightening for patients with dementia, they are unwell and in an unfamiliar environment, so many feel paranoid, anxious and even agitated,” Dr White said.

“Giving patients something interesting and hand-crafted can make them feel more relaxed and settled.

“The soft blanket is familiar and cozy and can rekindle memories that help patients feel at ease.

“Having interesting visual and tactile items attached to the blankets such as buttons, ribbons, pockets and zippers, gives patients something to touch, feel and fiddle with which keeps their minds occupied,” she said.

Each individual blanket has a unique eclectic design and is given to patients as a personal gift for them to keep.

“For hygiene reasons, we do not reuse the blankets and it is a lovely keepsake for the patients and their families, but this means there is a constant demand for new blankets across the district,” Dr White said.

The call for knitters to help dementia patients also comes during Dementia Awareness Month, when local residents are urged

slipping into a coma and potentially dying, ever again,” Ms Sheridan said.

The walk route is both wheelchair and pram friendly and dogs are also

Media release, Oct 2, 2015 Margaret Sheridan, JDRF One Walk

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worth of funding for type 1 diabetes research and that it was so important to find a cure to this silent disease.

“A cure will give so many families peace of mind, that when their child goes to sleep at night they would never have to worry about them going hypoglycemic,

permitted.

Before and after the walk, there will be a BBQ, face-painting and other fun activities at the Davistown Waterfront.

to see their GP if they are worried about their memory.

Media release, Sep 17, 2015 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District

White Ribbon Walk will be held at Terrigal Surf Club on November 29 to raise awareness of and demonstrate support for a no violence against women policy.

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The Central Coast White Ribbon Day walks are free community events sponsored by the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee Activities on the day include: support services, a sausage sizzle, family friendly activities and

market stalls.

Organisers encourage people to wear a white t-shirt to show their support for the event.

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Work experience placements can be beneficial to all relationship b e t w e e n L i s a r o w High School, Youth Connections and Organise Internet has proven just how much value work experience participants can deliver to small, timepoor and resourcestretched host businesses.

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The link between work experience and quality vocational education is well documented for students.

The growth of new industries, coupled with the narrowing job-base in regional centres like the Central Coast, only affirm the advantages of getting work-ready prior to leaving the classroom.

But can the experience be genuinely beneficial for the host business or organisation -- an often small, exceedingly busy business with deadlines to meet, clients to communicate with and work to complete?

Mr Dave Abrahams and Mr Les Hornery of Organise Internet believe that, if the host provides the necessary investment of time and energy from the get go, the benefits back to the business can be outstanding.

Youth Connections has been a valued service provider of Structured Workplace Learning for 19 years.

It has worked with schools, TAFEs and local employers spanning the Central Coast to coordinate structured work-placements for Year 11.

Youth Connections constantly seeks new employers and businesses that can provide immersive, interesting and realistic work placement experiences to students hungry for an insight into the adult world.

Ms Nadia Martucci and David Abrahams

Organise Internet is an online development company that has been a partner in this work for the long haul, taking placements for over six years.

This year, that commitment reached new heights through the formation of an alliance with Lisarow High School’s Advanced IT class.

Head of IT at Lisarow High, Mr Don McGuinness was incredibly supportive of the new arrangement.

On a regular basis, Organise Internet took on pairs of students for a week of structured, engaged workplace learning in their Gosford-based media hub and IT studio.

Mr Abrahams said he is adamant that work placements are a worthy investment for student and employer.

“We want students to get a genuine experience where they see how a business works in real-time and are effectively mentored and granted responsibility to make creative decisions,” Mr Abrahams said.

“To do that, we need to put time and energy into each placement, but we are

always rewarded for that effort through the student’s engagement.” he said.

During 2015, over 30 young people have been offered a vibrant and hands-on insight into the IT industry; a worthy contribution to youth education and employment outcomes.

Organise Internet worked closely with several significant clients, facilitating an opportunity for students to contribute to the editing of online projects and practise skills in coding, text, image and video editing.

This was in conjunction with side-projects in animation, video production, web programming and photo editing, tailored to the individual student’s interests and talents.

By brokering a partnership where Lisarow High School students worked directly with the one employer, and placements were consistently coordinated around Organise Internet’s schedule and workload.

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This exemplifies the cross-sector collaboration the organisation is known for; procuring partnerships to ensure best-practice outcomes for young people.

Lisarow High School student, Ms Nadia Martucci is testament to the success of this innovative model

and to the calibre of both employer and student that Youth Connections works with in the Structured Workplace Learning program.

Through her impressive work-placement, she was offered part-time work with Organise Internet and now provides valuable

assistance with the production, formatting and tagging of the online version of significant publications.

“They offered a realistic experience of what work is like in the adult world and I was treated like an adult rather than a student,” Ms Martucci said.

“I would love to pursue a career in IT, or business operations.

“This has inspired me to own my own business in the future,” Nadia said.

Mr Abrahams said that with a little preparation, student work placements can energise both students and employer.

“If you approach it in a structured way, you can achieve fantastic outcomes for the student and your enterprise,” he said.

“With the right resource allocation, you can get more work done and know you’ve done a great service in helping students like Nadia become truly great industry leaders.”

Media release, Oct 30, 2015 Ruby Wharton, Youth Connections

Transition programs prepare students for next stage enry Kendall High School has two programs in place during Term Four that aim to help students prepare for transitions to the next stage of their education.

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The Stage Six Preparation Program supports year 10 students in the last five weeks of term four before they move into senior study in stage six (years 11 and 12).

The program replaces the traditional timetable

for year 10 students and offers experiences for the students to improve their skills in study skills, literacy and numeracy, job readiness, organisation, stage six taster lessons and compulsory welfare curriculum content.

As part of Henry Kendall High School’s successful partnership and transition program, a mentoring program has been implemented to support year six students who may feel nervous or unsure about the move to high school in 2016.

Students from Gosford Public School and Point Clare Public School have been working with trained mentors from year nine to orientate themselves with the high school setting.

“This program will be celebrated in week six with students from our partner schools presenting information to their peers at the primary schools,” said Henry Kendall High School deputy principal, Ms Donna James.

Newsletter, Oct 30, 2015 Donna James, Henry Kendall High School

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Dieter receives Design and Technology Award enry Kendall High School 2015 HSC candidate, Dieter Shepherd recently received the school VISTAS Design and Technology Award for outstanding work on his HSC Design and Technology major project.

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As part of the HSC Design and Technology course, students are tasked with applying the design process Dieter Shepherd receiving his award from Ms Joan Anderson

Farewell dinner for Mr Eyb athematics teacher at St Philips Christian College, Mr Colin Eyb is retiring at the end of 2015 after 24 years of service to the school.

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“We would like to honour Mr Eyb with a farewell dinner and we are inviting members of our school community, staff, students, parents, past parents and past students, to join the celebration,” said head of senior school at St Philips,

Mr Cameron Johnston.

“The event will be held in the Japanese Gardens at East Gosford on Wednesday, December 2.

Newsletter, Oct 30, 2015 Cameron Johnston, St Philips College

Kindy spring carnival held oint Clare Public School held its Kindergarten to Year Two Spring Carnival on Tuesday, September 1.

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Acting Principal Ms Jane Young said: “This is a fun day for the students to practice their athletic skills and the skills of working in

a team.

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to developing innovative solutions to a ‘real life’ problem.

Students also develop a

portfolio which chronicles the student’s design process.

Dieter has demonstrated his ingenuity by combining

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Newsletter, Oct 30, 2015 Joan Anderson, Henry Kendall High School

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Trigonometric fun at Bicentennial Park

Students complete ukulele course

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oint Clare Public School class 4R completed its eight week ukulele course on Monday, August 24.

Instructors Ms Marilyn Russell and Mr Frank Russell awarded the students with certificates at the school assembly where the students performed ‘Botany Bay’.

Some of those who completed the course will join the afterschool ukulele students to perform at the

Henry Kendall High School students participating in trigonometric activities at Bicentennial Park

ome of Henry Kendall High School’s top stage five mathematics students participated with five other schools in a day of trigonometric fun at Bicentennial Park, Homebush on Friday, October 23.

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Students were assisted by experienced surveyors, university lecturers and mathematics teachers.

In the shady cool surrounds of the park, students applied their knowledge of trigonometry and bearings to unusual activities ranging from field measurements of garden beds, Olympic events, the Treillage Tower and radar

hunts, to finding the radius of the earth.

Students used sundials, compass and more modern laser prism theodolites, handheld satellite GPS and the latest Ground Penetrating Radar to estimate, measure, check and record survey data.

Field mapping measurements were entered by students into a

mini CAD software program where other bearings and area can be calculated more accurately.

This activity conďŹ rmed for students their survey and mathematical skills.

Newsletter, Oct 30, 2015 Jenny Lill, Henry Kendall High School

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four student the chance to be involved is very special. “It is such a rewarding project to be involved in and we look forward to the next year four class to go through the course,� she said.

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School welcomes new student leaders t Philips Christian College Gosford’s senior school held a Dedication Service for its new student leaders recently.

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“It was an important event that brought the school community together to witness and support the students as they embark on this next phase of their schooling,� said St Philips head of senior school, Mr Cameron Johnston. “The new house captains, prefects and school captains all promised to work hard to represent the school well and to dedicate themselves to serving the student body,� Mr Johnston

said.

Some of the student leaders were provided with an opportunity to develop their skills for life at school and the years to come by attending a leadership conference in Newcastle. “By providing such opportunities as leadership training, our future graduates will be in a good position to make a positive difference to their communities in a range of areas beyond school,� he said

The leadership conference was attended by almost 300 young leaders from a range of different schools. “The students came away feeling inspired and motivated to think through new initiatives, to perform their roles with a positive attitude and to serve others with a faithful and supportive heart,� he said.

Newsletter, Oct 30, 2015 Cameron Johnston, St Philips College

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Paper Riot at the Kids Day Out

Henry Kendall hospitality students at the Bar De La Co Co

Hospitality students run Terrigal restaurant ear 11 Hospitality students from henry Kendall High School have had the opportunity to work as a team at the Bar De La Co Co at Terrigal recently.

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The students ran the restaurant for two Friday nights and were involved in preparing a three course meal, setting the restaurant up for service, serving customers, finalising bills and completing the close down service.

This enabled the

students to complete many competencies and also complete some of their mandatory work placement hours together as a class.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Daniel Richardson, the owner/manager of the restaurant for providing

this opportunity for our students,” said Henry Kendall High School head teacher VET Ms Caroline McTeigue.

Photo - Andrew Stark

Band causes a paper Riot at Kids Day Out enry Kendall High School’s year eight rock band, Paper Riot headlined stage one at the 2015 Kids Day Out.

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Kids Day Out took place at Kariong Mountains High School on Sunday,

November 1 and Paper Riot were one of many bands to keep the crowd entertained.

Email, Nov 2, 2015 Andrew Stark, photographer

A call for groups to take part in Wellness Week

Newsletter, Oct 30, 2015 Caroline McTeigue, Henry Kendall High School

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arara Public School will be holding a community morning and launch for Wellness Week on Monday, November 16.

Wellness Week is part of the school’s initiative to support families’ physical, emotional and mental wellbeing and comes under its Kidsmatter umbrella.

On the morning the school plans to run some activities to promote wellbeing and are welcoming community

involvement.

It is looking for businesses or organisations that promote ‘wellbeing’ to set up a promotion on the morning to inform the school’s community about what is on offer.

The school is not looking to make any gain from this

exercise but simply support its community in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

To be involved please contact the school or collect a nomination form from the front office.

Newsletter, Nov 2, 2015 Lynda Brogan, Narara Public School

Henry Kendall hospitality students at the Bar De La Co Co

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Menin Gate Buglers and the Australian Army band to attend Remembrance Day service i n c u m b e r High School students have joined forces with Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (The Entrance Campus) and Brisbane Water Secondary College (Woy Woy Campus) to present a unique Twilight Commemorative Service this Remembrance Day (November 11).

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Students from the three schools have been working closely with the Last Post Association in Ypres Belgium, The Entrance Long Jetty RSL sub branch and the Australian War Memorial to develop and present the Remembrance Day event.

A special feature of this service will be the playing of the Last Post by the Menin Gate Buglers from Belgium who have accepted the students’ invitation to visit Australia and participate in this unique event.

The Menin Gate in Belgium is perhaps the most famous of the WW1 memorials in Europe and marks the spot where over 350,000 allied soldiers passed on their way to meet their then enemy.

The memorial itself records the names of nearly

The Menin Gate Buglers play the Last Post

56,000 men, including 6,000 Australians, who perished in that conflict and have no known resting place.

Every evening at 8:00pm since the memorial was constructed in 1927, buglers from the Ypres Volunteer Fire Brigade have sounded the Last Post in a moving daily act of remembrance.

In 1936, the people of Belgium gifted Australia the original lion statues that stood on this spot in gratitude for the sacrifice our servicemen made in defending their homeland.

These statues are normally on display as you enter the Australian War Memorial but have recently been loaned to Belgium for their centenary commemorations of the

Battle of Passchendaele.

The student’s ceremony will pay tribute to Australian service men and women and in particular highlight the significant contribution of Central Coast community members and their families in the First World War. Students have identified 18 Central Coast men whose names appear on the Menin Gate Memorial and those names will be called in a special Roll of Honour during the service.

The Twilight Service will take place at The Entrance Memorial Park and Cenotaph commencing at 8:15pm on Wednesday, November 11 and it will include the sounding of the Last Post at 9:00pm.

This is timed to coincide

with 11:00am on the Western Front and will mark the exact moment all fighting in the First World War ceased, 97 years ago.

Members of the public are invited to attend this very special event and community members or groups wishing to lay a wreath will have the opportunity within the service.

The event has attracted valued support from all levels of government and local groups.

The Australian Army Band volunteered their services and will feature in the official ceremony as well as performing a preservice medley of World War I songs.

This unique

‘Comfort in Crisis’ evening he Rotary Club of Erina is hosting a ‘Comfort in Crisis’ evening, in conjunction with White Ribbon Day, at Erina Leagues Club on November 17.

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The event will take the form of a dinner followed by a forum with panel members who have worked on the frontline of domestic violence issues.

Speakers include: ABC’s, Mr Scott Levi; Coast Shelter’s, Mr Shayne Silvers; Brisbane Water Local Area Command Commander Danny Sullivan; Staying Home and Leaving Violence’s, Ms Kim McIntyre; and, the Salvation Army’s, Mr Gerard Byrne.

Media release, Oct 8, 2015 Annona Pearse, Rotary Club of Erina

commemorative tribute has received the endorsement of Dr Brendan Nelson of the Australian War Memorial who wrote: “The relationship forged between our two countries from this terrible war is enduring and strengthened by what you are doing.

“I congratulate you on an excellent initiative and you have my full support, admiration and endorsement for this project.“ Students have been responsible for fundraising and raised the majority of monies for this project through the sale of ‘Peace and Remember Me’ rose bushes.

They have organised a detailed schedule for their Belgian Guests during their stay in Australia that includes public appearances at: the Hyde Park Memorial in Sydney on Sunday, November 8 at 11:00am; the Twilight Service on November 11 at The Entrance Cenotaph at 8:15pm; and the Australian War Memorial on November 14 and 15.

Article, Oct 28, 2015 Roger Macey, Brisbane Water Secondary College

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Multi Arts Confederation is encouraging protest

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he Multi Arts Confederation is encouraging all residents of Gosford to send an open letter to federal and state parliamentarians and Gosford councillors.

The content of the Open Letter read: “We the people of Gosford City oppose the building of a new office block for the Australian Tax Office on the site of the former Gosford Public School.

“This facility should be built in Gosford CBD where there is ample office space available.

“We also do not feel the facility will have 600 new jobs available and is an inappropriate intrusion on land which should remain for public use.

“We need and want a performing arts precinct with a purpose built acoustic concert hall with ancillary space for the Central Coast Conservatorium, rehearsal rooms, space for local and travelling musicians to perform, plus an outdoor auditorium and children’s playground and buildings needed to service such facilities.

“This space belongs to the people.

“Gosford is a beautiful city by the water.

“Buildings need to

enhance this beauty, not destroy it.

“There will be more new jobs created across a bigger range of abilities by the building of the performing arts precinct rather than an ATO building.”

“Join the people by signing a petition or sending this letter to your local MP,” said Multi Arts Confederation vice president, Ms Fi Hopkins.

Email, Oct 29, 2015 Fi Hopkins, Multi Arts Confederation

Film screening a feature of Eco Garden event

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ariong Eco Garden will present Four Seasons for Art and Film on Saturday, November 7, featuring the film ‘The Last Paradise’, billed as the world’s greatest adventure film.

In the extraordinary wilderness of Australia and New Zealand a group of daredevil kids experiment with something that would change the world of adventure travel.

Through 45 years of the most stunning original footage, the audience joins the original extreme sports pioneers in an epic journey of adrenaline seeking.

Their global quest for adventure takes them on the road less travelled during the 60s and 70s to witness firsthand the discovery of amazing paradises that few ever knew of, before they tragically disappeared.

Yet the very same pioneering spirit provides the answer to turning it all around.

This free community event starts with a creative space to learn, do and view and an Acknowledgement of Country.

The Central Coast Conservatorium choir, The Katandra singers will perform and food and beverages will be on sale.

A nature play and treasure hunt will also take place.

The Kariong Eco Garden is located at Dandaloo St on the corner of Woy Woy Rd.

Photos: Valspix

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he first two Live From 5 events have kicked off the summer season in Gosford City.

The first Live From 5 was held on the Friday night of the October long weekend.

It attracted around 700 people to sample the huge range of foods from the 20 or so vendors on offer.

They included Greek, Turkish Gozleme, Morrocan BBQ, burgers, pizza, mini Dutch pancakes and

vegetarian.

The second Live From 5 for 2015 was even bigger.

The smaller Gosfordians were entertained by Switcheroo Circus and the lovely Zoe from Outrageous Entertainment.

The grown ups listened to the chilled out tunes from Joe Coffee.

The next Live From 5 will be held on Friday, November 6, with some new vendors and, of course, the old favourites will be back.

Top Shelf Mobile Bars wil be providing some liquid refreshment, with local beers, wines and ciders.

Media release, Nov 2, 2015 Kim Leecroft, GBID

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Sunday 8th November Ettalong Beach Foreshore 9.30am - 4pm

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Email, Oct 29, 2015 John Wiggin, Kariong Eco Garden

Check out www.oysterfestival.com.au or for more info phone 0423 480 389

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Shipbuilders of Brisbane Water Photo Exhibition

An image from the Shipbuilders of Brisbane Water exhibition

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new photographic exhibition at Kincumber Library will bring to life more than 124 years of Gosford’s shipbuilding history.

The Shipbuilders of Brisbane Water Photo Exhibition, which will be on display until Friday, December 11, celebrates the industrious shipwrights who toiled at Kincumber, Davistown, Daley’s Point, Empire Bay, Blackwall and Terrigal from 1829 until 1953.

More than 500 timber vessels were built in and around Brisbane Water

during this time, making it one of the busiest shipbuilding hubs in the country behind Sydney.

With rare images of ships such as ketches, schooners, ferries and pearling vessels, the exhibition also includes images of the builders themselves who played a key role in the economic and maritime history of New South Wales.

A free display for the

whole family, the exhibition provides insight into the back-breaking construction involved in shipbuilding and some of the simple tools used to make the ships.

This is a unique opportunity to step back in time and see an important part of local maritime history.

Newsletter, Oct 30, 2015 Gosford Council media

Little Penguins and Seabird Rescue are the main topics

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he Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre’s next Marine Discovery Talk, ‘Little Penguins and Seabird Rescue’ will be held at the Terrigal based centre on Tuesday, November 17.

“Little Penguins are the only species of penguin to inhabit mainland Australia, however, due to disturbances such as human development and invasive species, most breeding colonies have been isolated to offshore islands, including Lion Island off Pearl Beach,” said Ms Kate Smellie, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) project officer.

“Little penguins are seabirds that have adapted their wings into flippers and they are effective swimmers, capable of spending long periods of time at sea,” Ms Smellie said.

“Little Penguins require burrows for breeding and this usually occurs in sand dunes or rocky areas.

“However, they may also nest in specially designed nesting boxes that have been used successfully in Little Penguin population recovery programs,” she said.

The main threats to Little Penguins include coastal

human development, disturbance of nesting sites by humans, invasive plant species, or animals, including foxes, dogs and cats.

Nesting boxes used for the Little Penguin colony in Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, have been successful in increasing suitable protected nesting areas and it has seen increases in the penguin population.

The Pearl Beach Men’s Shed have assisted in construction of nesting boxes for the Lion Island colony and it is hoped that this will aid in recovery of this population.

Little Penguins are protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

“The CCMDC is pleased to have Sandra Vardeh, PhD (UNSW) as a guest speaker at this event.

Sandra has been studying the population of Little Penguins on Lion Island since 2012 and will speak about penguin biology, her research and

why the Lion Island colony has seen dramatic declines in numbers,” said Ms Smellie.

“Cathie Stubbs, Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast Co-ordinator, rehabber and rescuer has many years’ experience working with injured seabirds and other wildlife and will be another speaker on the night.

“The Central Coast branch of Australian Seabird Rescue has aided close to 1,000 birds since it began in 2005 and Cathie receives and responds to calls coming in 24 hours a day.

“During the evening, Cathie will describe the threats to seabirds in our region, the difficulties of catching a spirited pelican, the processes of rehabilition, the joy of releasing healthy birds back to the wild, how the community can get involved and much more.”

Media release, Nov 2, 2015 Kate Smellie, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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Country and eastern music star returns to Gosford he Rhythm Hut and One Touring are proud to present ‘The Satellite Sky Australia Tour’ with international artist Dave Stringer from November 8.

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The Satellite Sky Australia Tour Concert is an evolution of Dave Stringer’s previous concerts in Australia.

Every concert will begin and end with the soulful call and response kirtan he is well known for, but he will also feature ecstatic songs from his recent album ‘Elixir’, and his intimate new album ‘The Satellite Sky’.

Elixir is a collection of eclectic and modern songs based on poetic translations of the ‘Radiance Sutras’ by Lorin Roche.

‘The Satellite Sky’ is an elegant and philosophical work that seamlessly blends elements of Americana with influences from East Indian and gypsy folk traditions, producing a new genre that might be called Country and Eastern.

Dave Stringer will perform at The Rhythm Hut Dave Stringer is profiled mysticism of traditional in publications worldwide as Indian instruments with the one of the most innovative exuberant, groove-oriented of American artists of the new kirtan sensibility movement. gospel and the ringing Stringer’s sound harmonies of Appalachia. invokes the transcendent His work translates the

venerable traditions of kirtan and yoga into inspiring and thoroughly modern participatory theatre, open to a multiplicity of interpretations, and accessible to all.

Stringer and his band tour tirelessly, giving concerts, workshops and retreats throughout North and Central America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

“This process of travelling around and meeting people all over the world has actually given me greater wisdom, faith and generosity in humanity, which has been a beautiful experience,” Stringer said.

Supporting artist on the night is Dave Ireland (Rock OM) Kirtan and Chanting.

Utilising his voice and an acoustic guitar, Dave Ireland (Rock OM) presents a raw and innovative blend of kirtan and chanting (mantra) aimed at arousing transcendental states through a body-centred meditative approach that bypasses the mind and its

inclination to inhibit natural states of bliss.

Dave Ireland (Rock OM) appears regularly at events for the Wake Up Project, recently performed at Seane Corne’s Yoga retreat in Sydney, has played alongside Sacred Earth and used to be a member of kirtan group Sound Samadhi.

Before discovering kirtan,

Ireland toured and played with many international rock acts and artists including Aerosmith, Slash (Guns’N’Roses), Stone Temple Pilots, Def Leppard, Matchbox 20 and INXS. Media release, Oct 21, 2015 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

EAT&PLAY S AT U R D AY 7 t h N o v 7 . 0 0 p m Sandy Brechin & Ewan Wilkinson Touring from Scotland $15 Tickets

Imperial Centre mural completed

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he Imperial Centre, as part of its transformation, has announced the completion of its mural by internationally renowned street artists, Ghostpatrol and Carla McRae.

The artists’ partnered with the Imperial Centre to create a 25 metre mural featuring the pair’s distinctive illustrations and street art stylings.

For this original mural, the artists took inspiration from the Gosford region and people.

The work features soft blue and peach with youthful

illustrations that portray the beauty of the region, as well as their dynamic and eclectic culture.

“The mural creates an experience that will create a sense of place and that inspires and embodies the spirit of the Gosford community,” Ghostpatrol said.

The Imperial Centre

manager, Ms Deborah Warwick said the installation is a unique way that the centre is using for the space whilst the redevelopment continues, to benefit and inspire the local community.

“The imperial Centre is more than just a place to shop and eat.

“It’s a place where the community can come to

experience everything from art and food, to fashion and culture.

“The art installation is a celebration of all things we love about Gosford and having such well renowned artists involved has been a real coup for the community,” she said.

Media release, Oct 12, 2015 Deborah Warwick, Imperial Centre Gosford

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

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS DIRECTORY COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster.

Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au

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

4324 5164 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc.

Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more - For a FREE calendar call call 0422 243 101 or cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast Pension & Welfare Officer Network This group of Volunteers, trained by DVA, to look after servicemen & women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Club at 10:30am 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4322 1505 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e.

Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme all areas of the coast 4396 3640 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com

Gosford Politics in the Pub Come and solve the problems of the world over a friendly drink and a bite to eat. Guest speakers.

First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford 0438 363 108 Rotary Club of Gosford North A very active community minded club with many projects focussed on assisting youth.

If you are keen to support our great projects, get involved with our fun club or discuss joining, please contact Graham Black 0410 509 071, grahamblack@iprimus.com.au

Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improves lives of communities in Australia and overseas.

Fun-filled activities, fellowship and friendship breakfasts. Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. Beginners Class PC or Mac, Mon or Tues. Other Classes Mon to Fri, 10am to 12 md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly Meeting with Guest Speaker, 1st Monday of month. All at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. Information 02 4369 5692 U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

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Koolewong, Point Clare & Tascott Progress Association Aims to provide resources for communication. Special guests, community involvement, heritage, diversity, education, safety and small business opportunities.

Point Clare Community Hall 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly.

0412 462 218

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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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

0407 406 669 Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4363 7111 Medusa Moves Is a gentle movement class catering for people with Parkinson’s Disease for Parkinsons’s sufferers & over 50s, stretching, guided dance moves & cuppa all for a gold coin donation.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the months at The Rhythm Hut Faunce St Gosford 0439 856 554 0417 223 543 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

HISTORY GROUPS

Better Hearing Australia Brisbane Water Central Coast Historical Society Hearing loss management Green Point Community • Coach tours • School Support and educational group Centre educational tours • Annual 7 groups across the coast Provides information and referral Street Stalls • Participation Providing practical experience services, a meeting place for in History Heritage Week and confidence community groups, OOSH Celebration Margaret Pearce Learn the benefits to hearing cave, exercize classes, school 4325 2270 aids - Better hearing holiday programs, playgroup, Australia Central Coast arts & craft, room hire, and Fellowship of First 4321 0275 much more.

Fleeters Central Coast www.centralcoast.

4367 7591 For anyone interested in early betterhearingaustralia.org.au history or early family histories.

Kariong Neighbourhood Central Coast Parkinson’s Don’t need to be a First Fleeter.

Centre Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat Support Group ‘KNC provides the local 10:30am We aim to help individuals and community with a meeting 4323 1849 their families better manage place and hub for groups, living with Parkinson’s Disease services and information.

MUSIC Gueat speakers are a regular Regular activities include Early feature of our meetings. childhood clinic, free family Brisbane Water Brass 2nd Tue - 1.30pm law advice, active playgroup, Brass Band entertainment 1800 644 189 computer classes, OOSH for the community playing services, fitness classes, arts all types of popular music Central Coast Prostate & crafts, over 50’s friendship Rehearsal every Tuesday Cancer Support Group group, youth group, social 7.30pm-10pm (Gosford) groups and many more 0419 274 012 Meet last Friday Month services. We also have an Terrigal Uniting Church extensive resource and DVD JAZZLEAGUE 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal library for members to borrow.

Live Jazz Bands - Come to 9.30am to 12 noon KNC membership starts at only listen, Come to dance 4367 9600 $5 per year.

Free - Every Sun www.pcfa.org.au 4340 1724 Central Coast Leagues Club wwww.knc.net.au Gosford 2-5pm Central Coast Prostate www.jazzleague.net Cancer Support Group Kincumber (Wyong) Neighbourhood Centre Soundwaves Meet last Monday Month • Exercise classes Men’s acapella 4 part harmony Toukley RSL Club • Yoga for adults and children chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Homes Ave Toukley • Community eco garden Central Coast Leagues Club 10.00am to 12 noon • Room hire Kieran - 0407 267 675 4356 9300 • Health support groups khutton58@gmail.com www.pcfa.org.au • Counselling jbthomson51@gmail.com • After school activities 4363 1044 Dying with Dignity NSW, Sydney Welsh Choir www.kincumber.nsw.au Central Coast Cultural not for profit Working to give those organisation performing at Mingaletta Aboriginal suffering unrelievedly from concerts and various venues to Torres Strait Islander terminal or incurable illness promotoe the Welsh culture with Corporation the legal right to request & our singing, also performing for The Mingaletta community receive medical help to die charity fund raising. centre provides its members Quarterly Meetings 4369 3378 and other community groups a 4369 8053 meeting place and referal hub Tempo Terrific Community for education, health, well-being Gambling Solutions Showband and cultural programs through Gambling help counsellors Active showband available consultative services and provide free, confidential, to play at your community community programs. professional service to function. Wide ranging Mon-Fri 9am 4pm gamblers, family and friends. repertuore. Always seeking new 6 Sydney Ave Umina Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, members, come and join us 4342 7515 Gosford, The Entrance. and have fun with music. admin@mingaletta.com.au 4344 7992 Follow us on Facebook Every Monday 5pm to 7pm Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure Kincumber Uniting Church GROW - Grow Groups are and Learning Centre 4365 4414 Regular events Fitness, Yoga, small friendly groups formed to www.tempoterrific.com Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, learn how to overcome anxiety, tempoterrific@live.com depression, and loneliness Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, and improve mental health & Bush walking, Indoor bowls, wellbeing. Weekly meetings Tuggerah Lakes Showband Zumba, Computer and Ipad courses, Bingo, Concerts on 1st at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and An enthusiastic group of people who play brass instruments, a new group starting at Wyong and 3rd Thursday of month. meet every Tuesday and soon. Grow is anonymous, free Duffy Road Terrigal Thursday to rehearse their and open to all. Bring a support Joan 4384 5152 person if you like. Details 1800 crowd-pleasing music and play terrigal50plus@outlook.com at communioty events 558 268 or Park Rd Band Hall www.grow.org.au Volunteering Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm

PLAYGROUP

Caravan Club located on the Central Coast and looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc

Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup Parents and children meet socially for the parents to make friends and learn more about parenting and the children to have fun and play together.

0 to 5 yrs Wednesday 10am-12noon Thursday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-12noon and 1.30pm-3pm Gosford Uniting Church Hall 129 Donnison St Gosford 4325 3695 gumnutsguc@gmail.com

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

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

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

PROBUS CLUBS

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WOMEN’S GROUPS

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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

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

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

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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Gosford overrun by monsters

Photos: Valspix

round 1,000 little gremlins and ghoulies overtook the Gosford CBD on Saturday, October 31 in the name of Trick or Treat.

The Gosford Diary A For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Wednesday, Nov 4 The Ship Builders of Brisbane Water photo exhibition, 124 years of Gosford Shipbuilding history, Kincumber Library until December 11

Thursday, Nov 5 No Tax On Gosford Waterfront public meeting, Gosford Anglican Church, Mann St, 6:00pm for 6:30pm

Friday, Nov 6 George Grolla and Jackie Cooper, Tea for Two, Central Coast Conservatorium, 7:30pm Live From 5, Kibble Park Gosford, from 5:00pm Sea FM Discovered, semi final 2 at The Hub Erina Youth Entertainment Venue, doors open 6:30pm, who is going to make it through to the Grand Final on Dec 11?

Two Bucks Blues Band, MacMasters Surf Life Saving Club, 7:00pm featuring Paul Wilson

Saturday, Nov 7 Four Seasons Art and Film Night, Kariong Eco Garden, featuring a screening of The Last Paradise, Dandaloo St Kariong, from 6:00pm 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 Ben Woodham, Settlers Tavern West Gosford from 7:30pm

Copanello at Central Coast Leagues Club from 7:00pm for 7:30pm Australian Plants Society, Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd, Kariong, 7:30pm Central Coast Creative Craft Group, 10 day Christmas Exhibition, Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb St East Gosford, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

The Imperial Centre and 20 businesses in the CBD became stops along the trick or treat maps, and handed out in excess of 2,000 lollies to the excited children.

After getting their loot, the children made their way back to Kibble Park for the Midday Monster Mash, with guest DJ, Count Dracula, also known as Chris King.

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

Thursday, Nov 12 Blues Angels, Greg Luland and Friends, Quattro Acoustic Blues and Roots 7:00pm featuring Tom Flood

Friday, Nov 13 Coast on Toast at The Rhythm Hut showcasing three of the Central Coast’s best live original bands from 7:30pm

Edwina Nikora said: ‘It was the best ever trick or treat we’ve had.

“We were overwhelmed with the response.

“GBID is a not for profit organisation, whose role it is to invigorate the Gosford CBD, and Trick or Treat did just that.

Media release, Nov 2, 2015 Edwina Nikora, GBID

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John Hutchinson is now a life member of Men of Football

entral Coast Mariners’ club legend and assistant coach, John Hutchinson has become a life member of Men of Football (MoF), a not for profit organisation which seeks to assist football participants in times of need.

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‘Hutch’ was officially unveiled as Men of Football’s newest Member by the president of the Central Coast Chapter, shadow minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris MP at Central Coast Stadium on Friday, October 30.

Men of Football is a newly formed organisation that focuses on initiatives such as assisting past football participants who may have fallen on hard times; providing support and assistance to the families of past and present football participants who have passed on or need their support and assisting current football participants to realise their potential and participation in the game.

As a recently retired player, Mr Hutchison said he had watched former teammates and close friends experience hardship and understood how important it was to have a strong support base in times of need.

“The “Men of Football organisation deserves more credit than it gets.

“For footballers that experience hardship, it’s an amazing cause.

“It’s something that people involved in the football family should all get behind because we help each other and we get behind each other,” Mr Hutchinson said.

“Even in my own situation, after you’ve played professional football

that the guys who have done so much for this club over the past 10 years are recognised and this relationship will help us bring club legends like Damien Brown, Mile Sterjovski, and Gumps (Andre Gumprecht) back into the fold, which is something that I’m excited about and the fans can be as well,” he said.

As a part of the strategy, The Mariners will host an official Old Boys day at its last Hyundai A-League home match of the season against the Newcastle Jets on Saturday, April 9, 2016, where a raft of former players will be officially recognised and celebrated at Central Coast Stadium.

Men of Football local president, Mr David Harris welcomes John Hutchison to the organisation

for 19 years, you’re unsure of what’s next.

“You know that Men of Football will always be there for you and to have that in the back of your mind is fantastic.”

Mr Harris welcomed Hutchinson with open arms and noted what a fantastic relationship the organisation has formed with Hutchinson and the Central Coast Mariners.

“For a new organisation that’s out there trying to look after the football family, having John Hutchinson on board is a real coup and we really appreciate the Central Coast Mariners featuring our Men of Football video at half time,” Mr Harris said.

“Having someone on board like John will make a real difference to what we do,” he said.

The Mariners will also work alongside Hutch to assist MoF in fundraising and awareness initiatives as well as an “old boys” appreciation strategy that aims to recognise and highlight some of the former greats who have worn the Yellow and Navy.

As a main contributor to the Mariners’ strong culture over the past 10

Hyundai A-League seasons, Hutchinson speaks very highly of the players he has

shared a dressing room with at the club.

“I think it’s important

Media release, Oct 30, 2015 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

Telstra become Mariners’ Membership Partner he Central Coast Mariners have announced that Telstra have pledged their support for the yellow and navy by signing on as the club’s Membership Partner for at least the next two Hyundai A-League seasons.

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Central Coast Mariners’ club captain, Nick Montgomery visited the Telstra store in Lakehaven along with young gun midfielder Liam Rose to announce the club’s membership provider.

The midfield duo also presented one lucky Telstra customer and Mariners’ member with a signed Mariners’ jersey.

Mariners’ members have the Telstra logo emblazoned on their exclusive membership merchandise.

Telstra and the Mariners are working together to ensure that Mariners’

members and Telstra customers receive a host of benefits as a result of their association.

Central Coast Mariners’ CEO, Mr Shaun Mielekamp, elaborated on the importance of Telstra’s partnership to not only our valued members, but also the club as a whole.

“Out of all the relationships we have formed recently, this fantastic partnership with Telstra is one that I am extremely passionate about,” Mielekamp said.

“The reason for my passion is because Telstra have partnered with the Mariners specifically to

increase the benefits and experience to our valued Members.

Telstra have been proud supporters of the game for many years having partnered with the A-League All Stars and the 2015 International Champions Cup that saw Real Madrid, Manchester City and Roma visit Australia.

Speaking at the launch of Telstra’s partnership with the Central Coast Mariners, local business development specialist for the Central Coast, Ms Lynda Hartney noted the importance of Telstra’s connection with football and the Central

Coast community.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be able to announce this partnership with Central Coast Mariners,” Ms Hartney said.

“To be a partner of this team is exciting for Telstra, the local employees and our customers of the Central Coast and demonstrates Telstra’s commitment to the game.

“We are looking forward to working with the Mariners in providing some fun activities for the locals, their families and friends,” Ms Hartney concluded.

Media release, Oct 29, 2015 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

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Greyhound race community generosity raises over $11,000

Keaton to take on the Wave Warriors Junior Challenge errigal Surf Life Saving Club Nipper, Keaton Pollington, will take part in the Swansea Belmont, NSW leg of Champion Ironman, the Zane Holmes’, Medibank Wave Warriors Junior Challenge, on November 8.

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Winner of the feature event on the night, Pink Ribbon Day Stake 2015 was “All A Miss” trained by Mr Frank Cini and owned by Mr John McJanet.

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he Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting, organised by Central Coast trainer, Ms Raelee Shearer, raised $11,740 at Gosford Greyhound Race Club on September 22.

Winner of the feature event on the night, Pink Ribbon Day Stake 2015 was “All A Miss” trained by Mr Frank Cini and owned by Mr John McJanet.

Mr Cini accepted the presentation rug donated by Cessnock GBOTA Branch Secretary, Ms Margaret Dunn and the trophy donated by Aah Wow Trophies.

Ms Shearer, being a survivor of breast cancer herself, knows how important ongoing research and the invaluable work done by volunteers is, and hopefully their combined efforts will provide more

opportunities for finding a cure.

Ms Shearer would like to thank the club, sponsors and prize givers that provided items which were all auctioned prior to the event.

Ms Shearer also wanted to give a special mention to Ms Vera Matic and Mr Branko Lezaja for the generous donation of a Cape Hawke x Midori Mai Tai pup which was auctioned successfully at a picket fence price of $1,111.

The pup’s new owner has pledged to donate 10 per cent of the prizemoney to Cancer Council NSW

once the pup starts racing and Mr and Mrs Dave and Linda Brown of Black Hill Kennels, have kindly agreed to rear the pup and donate the rearing costs to Cancer Council NSW. Ms Shearer said the funds raised will help the countless women affected by breast and gynecological cancers.

“Every dollar raised is funding vital research, prevention programs and support services for women,” Ms Shearer said.

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The Medibank Wave Warriors Junior Challenge is open to competitors from under nine to under fifteen year olds and is a beach and surf spectacular, set up to mirror the famous Kellogg’s Ironman series and promote further development for junior lifesavers in this iconic Aussie sport.

Junior lifesavers from across Australia are keen to hit their local beach to develop their skills and have fun in the water.

“My goal was to create a unique ocean and beach spectacular for junior lifesavers so they can come together from around Australia to participate in

an exciting competition,” Holmes said.

The Medibank Wave Warriors Junior Challenge has events across all surf sports disciplines with individual events such as beach sprint, beach flags, surf race, board race and iron person and team events including the new Medibank Movers relay.

“The competition is about participation and fun, encouraging our youngest athletes towards a healthy and active lifestyle and encouraging them to continue their participation in the sport and to become future volunteer patrolling lifesavers at their local surf

lifesaving clubs,” Mr Holmes said.

“Medibank is proud to be the naming rights sponsor for the Wave Warriors Junior Challenge,” Medibank Divisional General Manager of Marketing, Sales and Service, Mr Jason Gowie, said.

“This is all part of our For Better Health focus and it is pleasing to find a partner such as Wave Warriors who echoes our sentiments,” he said.

Media release, Oct 29, 2015 Darren Saffin, Progressive PR

Gosford Tigers to return to Black Diamond AFL

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fter an absence of four years, Gosford Tigers will return to the Black Diamond AFL (BDAFL) in 2016.

The club will return in a slightly different format however with both the Gosford Juniors and Seniors amalgamating to form a new entity.

Mr Mal Barsing has been elected as president of the club which will field both men’s and women’s teams in the 2016 Black Diamond AFL competition.

The club will also continue to field a women’s team in the AFL Sydney competition.

The Tigers were a formation club of the BDAFL

and remained there until 2012, when the club moved to AFL Sydney, as they were unable to field three sides, which was a requirement of the BDAFL at that time.

The BDAFL has since changed to a divisional structure.

The return of the club is seen as a positive step by BDAFL president, Mr Wal Bembic.

“To have a formation club in Gosford return to the BDAFL is a positive step for the AFL in the region” Mr Bembic said.

“The new structure is also a positive step and congratulations to both the senior and junior clubs on enabling this to occur.

“This structure now creates a pathway whereby junior footballers from Gosford and neighbouring junior clubs can progress seamlessly from junior football into senior football,” Mr Bembic said.

Media release, Oct 21, 2015 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

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Close water polo matches played

Central Coast Rush too slow in opening round entral Coast Rush were knocked out by the Illawarra Flames in the first round of the Plan B Regional Bash cricket tournament on Sunday, November 1.

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The Plan B Bash is a regional Twenty20 cricket competition based in country NSW that was announced by Cricket NSW in August.

Flames hosted the Central Coast Rush at North Dalton Park in North Wollongong.

Unfortunately, it was a one-sided affair at North Dalton Oval when the Illawarra Flames claimed a big win over the Coast Rush.

Despite some strong batting from Ryan Fenning (43), the Central Coast were undone by Kyle Brockley who took 3-10 from his four overs as the Rush were restricted to 8-109.

It took the Flames just 13 overs to chase the total with Illawarra opener Lachlan Dunn (59no) raising the bat in the process.

All up, 16 teams split into conferences have been competing in the sevenweek regional knockout competition throughout October and November.

Each team has been able to name one marquee player in their 15-man squad.

Each squad must also have four players under the age of 21 and at least two named for each game.

The Central Coast Rush line up was Chris Archer (Northern Power), Lachlan Bell (Terrigal Matcham),

Brady Pennington (Lisarow Ourimbah), Jack Shelley (Narara Wyoming), Russell Wheaton (The Entrance), Ryan Fenning (c) (Lisarow Ourimbah), Scott Burkinshaw (Lisarow Ourimbah), Daniel Watson (Warnervale), Shaun Hill (Warnervale), Robert Lavery (Kincumber Avoca), Jordan O’Donnell (Southern Spirit), Robert Westley (Wyong), Tony Cornwell (Narara Wyoming), Andrew Ryan (Narara Wyoming), and Kaine Harmsworth (Wyong).

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The boys had great success winning their first match against Wadalba with a giant lob for a goal by Harrison Whitney in the last few seconds of the game.

They went on to play Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College and the game was a draw at full time.

They went into immediate knockout mode and after six equal attempts, finally lost the match.

Mitchell Wood and Tom Cuthbert were stand out players, but credit to all of the boys who gave it a go, especially the Year 7s, some

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Well done to the team: Jarrod Parker, Jack Rogers, Jake Grimley, Mitchell Wood, Aaron Bamforth, Tom Cuthbert, Tom George, Josh Goodey, Brayden Gunn, Lachlan Muir, Joel Naylor, Joel Ryan, Sam Waters and Harrison Whitney.

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game when she came back on too fast, which left the other team with a five metre penalty shot but Mae saved in goal.

The players were: Amy Crampton, Zoe Davis, Laura Day, Isabella Dowe, Lexci Kaczmarczyk, Stella Tufuga, Paris Blair, Emily Chung, Monique Court, Keeleigh Day, Caylyn Dumpert, Abbey Johnson and Mae Johnson, Tayla Nadilo and Georgia Riley.

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Mariners go down to Sydney in gutsy 10-man performance

gutsy 10-man Central Coast Mariners fell 3 to 1 to Sydney FC in their home game on Saturday, October 31 after losing Nick Fitzgerald to his second yellow card in the 42nd minute.

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Two first-half goals in less than a minute to Shane Smeltz for Sydney and Roy O’Donovan for the Mariners were cancelled out by a Matt Simon brace in the last 10 minutes of play.

The first half was packed with action, two goals and a red card, all in less than

10 minutes, had the scores level, but the Mariners were a player down.

Smeltz’s opener was followed up by a scintillating run by Ferreira down the right to set up O’Donovan and close the deficit.

Nick Fitzgerald then found himself on the

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wrong side of two referee decisions where he was shown two yellow cards (at the 40th and 42nd minute) that saw him leave the field just before the break.

Despite two goals and a red card, the biggest talking point of the first 45 minutes was a penalty shout that denied O’Donovan his brace.

The Irishman picked up a superb long ball by Liam Rose before being halted by a diving Sydney goal keeper, Janjetovic in the penalty area.

Mariners’ fans and players alike were begging for a penalty that was waved away by Adam Fielding.

One larrikin in the crowd was heard to say: “You’re missing a great game ref”.

With only 10 men on the pitch, the Mariners continued to push forward and stayed true to their high pressing approach for the full 90 minutes, which was evident when Walmsley made an attacking substitution at half time (Austin for L Rose).

Matt Simon closed the match out with two goals in the final 10 minutes of play to gift Sydney FC all three points.

Full focus now turns to the next match where

the Mariners’ will play Wellington Phoenix in their second consecutive home match.

“3-1 it’s not a great result, but there were elements of the performance where we showed progress tonight,” coach Walmsley said after the match “I’d like to say up front, Fitzgerald’s one of the most honest players I’ve worked with and he doesn’t dive,” he said.

“There was a period of time there in between the yellow card, the red card and the penalty shout where it was like, what are we watching here? and it was a little bit unusual to say the least.

“But we have to look at what we did and what we didn’t do and take that into the next game.

“There were some

positives tonight, we weren’t as open at the back until we were stretched in the last 10 or 15 minutes and we still created some problems.

“I think people would’ve looked at our recent performances and said we were a little unstructured, the way we go forward a little bit cavalier.

“We can be open to those sorts of comments aimed at our way.

“At half time it definitely felt like we could hang on and nick something where we thought we could get a chance.

“They brought Simo on, they had two centre forwards, and they almost had four up front at times.

“It was going to be a handful and there are areas where we need to get better so we’ll continue to work on them.

“Simo’s a great guy, a great character and he’s proved he’s good for Sydney FC tonight off the bench, so you’ve gotta take your hat off.

“We want to see goals like that at this stadium, I’d much rather they be ours and in future games, I’m sure they will be.

“Bring on Wellington next week for the Pink Day, we’re going to have a real crack at them.

“I’m proud of the boys for the shift they put in, you know down to 10 men.

“At half time we reset, frustrated them for a little while, could’ve got something on the break but after the second goal it was difficult to push on.”

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Academy of Sport awards night held ajor Central Coast Academy of Sports Awards have been won

by Tom Lynch of Avoca, Madison Hilton of Kincumber and Luke Cassidy of Terrigal.

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Male Athlete of the Year was Tom Lynch (Cycling).

Madison Hilton (Netball) took out Female Athlete of the Year and Luke Cassidy won the Chairman’s Award.

The VIATEK Central Coast Academy of Sport Awards Night was an outstanding event, punctuated by the athletes and coaches that received awards for their efforts and success over the past 12 months.

Over five hundred (500) people attended the event and over two hundred (200) athletes were recognised with Certificates, Mayoral Awards and prizes throughout the evening.

A highlight was the video interviews of athletes who summarised the programs and the many highlights that were reflected upon in the video presentations.

Events manager at the Central Coast Academy of Sport, Emily Burgess-Moore said: “Our athletes have all given it their best over the last twelve months and we always look forward to our Awards Night to recognise what they have achieved.”

Mark Holton, chairman of the Academy, said in his opening address: “The greatest highlight and the main reason that we are here is to thank our scholarship athletes for their efforts over the course of their

respective sports programs.

“All our athletes continue to represent the Academy and the Central Coast region with distinction and for this, on behalf of the Board and staff, we say a very big thank you to each and every one of you.”

Tom Lynch has had huge success on the track and on the road.

His major achievements this year include medals in the National Junior Track Championships, NSW Junior Track Championship and NSW Junior Road Championships.

Tom is also the current Central Coast Cycling Club Track Champion and Track Series Points Champion.

Tom’s year was highlighted by being selected as a member of the 2015 NSW Junior Track Team and also a Member of the 2015 NSW Junior Road Team.

Tom is one of only two Junior Men’s U/17 in NSW to achieve this honour.

Madison Hilton has had a tremendous year seeing her named as the CCAS Division One Captain at both the ClubsNSW Academy Games and the Hunter Festival of Sport Games held in Maitland in July.

Madison’s year was topped off by being selected into the inaugural

Central Coast Heart U20’s Premier League Netball Squad and also making it to the final selection phase for the 2015 NSW 17/U team, continuing on the pathway to competing at the highest level of Netball.

The Chairman’s Award, which went to Luke Cassidy, is to recognise an athlete who upholds the principles of the organisation and elements such as fair play, sportsmanship, consideration of fellow teammates, determination and enthusiasm.

Luke took his individual game to new heights, he also displayed great leadership throughout the program encouraging his teammates and taking the new athletes under his wing showing the qualities sought in the Chairman’s Award.

This year Luke has been successful in his own right playing for the U16 Gosford City Rebels, Captaining the CCAS ClubsNSW Basketball squad and capping it off with being selected in the U16 NSW Country State Team who came 4th in the Australian Junior Championships at Ulverstone in Tasmania.

Madison Hilton, Luke Cassidy and Tom Lynch

Media release, Oct 28, 2015 Central Coast Academy of Sport media

Over 70s win second Ashes Test ast Gosford’s Ken Campbell has starred in the Over 70s second Ashes Test against England’s veteran side at North Sydney.

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Ken Campbell's economical bowling, a miserly 28 runs conceded in 10 overs, helped steer Australia’s Over 70s cricketers to a crushing nine wicket victory against their English counterparts.

The match was played

on Thursday, October 29 at North Sydney Oval.

England were restricted to 207-4 in 50 overs before Australia rattled up 208-1 in 43.3 overs.

Queenslanders Ross Chapman (93 not out) and Neville Kratzmann (87 not

out) stroked the winning runs.

After a narrow defeat in Brisbane, the veteran Aussies go to Canberra for the third and decisive Test.

Email, Oct 30, 2015 Andy Martin, Central Coast Cricket

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