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Councillors bullied into amalgamation vote even out of 10 Gosford councillors have voted to inform the NSW Government they are willing to amalgamate with Wyong Council.

The NSW Government has required all NSW councils deemed “unfit” to stand alone to make 50-word submissions by November 18 outlining their amalgamation preferences. Gosford’s deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle moved that “… based on its understanding that continuing as a stand-alone Council is not acceptable to the NSW Government… Council’s first preference is that Gosford City Council voluntarily merges with Wyong Shire Council.” Cr Doyle went on to give Gosford’s second preference, which was for Gosford City Council to merge with the southern part of Wyong Council up to Sparks Rd and for the remaining northern part of Wyong Shire Council to merge with Lake Macquarie City Council. “I find it hard to believe that we haven’t been provided a choice as councillors,” Cr Doyle said in opening discussion on the proposed motion. “As a working party, we took the opportunity to meet with the minister to express our fears, and I must say, they were met with respect and concern,” he said. Cr Doyle said a meeting with the local government minister, Mr Paul Toole did allay his fears about having no say in the process “a little”. “I say a little, because I

From left: Cr Jim McFadyen, Cr Gabby Bowles, deputy mayor Cr Craig Doyle and Cr Jeff Strickson debate the future of Gosford Council

still have some concerns that a voluntary forced amalgamation is our first choice,” he said. He said Wyong’s early move, by a margin of one vote, in favour of the formation of a Greater Central Coast Regional Council through a merger with Gosford, stymied the debate about options available to Gosford. “I really think we have been bullied and coerced

into a corner from which there is no recovery,” he said. Cr Hillary Morris said she would not vote in favour of the amalgamation. “I find it incomprehensible that we have been told to amalgamate or else,” Cr Morris said, citing the fact that IPART had found Gosford to be financially sustainable. “What happens if we stand alone?” she asked.

“I don’t agree that we don’t have a choice; we are denying our residents the right to a voice.” Cr Morris outlined the legislative process that would need to be followed if Gosford did elect to defy the minister’s advice and state a preference to stand alone. She questioned whether the $10 million funding promised to councils who volunteered to amalgamate

plus $10 million for infrastructure would come near to covering the costs of amalgamation. “In our submission we talked about figures of $37 million and $31 million, that leaves a shortfall of $48 million. “Where will it come from, the sale of assets, the sale of public land, a special rate variation? “I will refuse to succumb to the bullying of the state government for

a paltry $20m,” she said. Cr Gabby Bowles added: “It really does feel like we have been backed into a corner on this one. “I would ordinarily be putting up one hell of a fight but the State Government has been very clever and would not be heading into this situation if they were not confident of the outcome,” Cr Bowles said. “While amalgamation would not be my preferred situation under ordinary circumstances, I believe what we are facing now are exceedingly extraordinary circumstances.” Cr Bowles said she would support the motion on the basis that it meant Gosford’s elected representatives would remain in their roles until the September 2016 election. “I believe it is imperative our community has a voice throughout the process... Gosford’s assets, infrastructure and staff, we can’t fight for them if we are not here,” she said. Cr Jeff Strickson said the benefits of amalgamation could be as much as $196 million over 20 years and that was “too much to gamble”. Who is going to pick up the shortfall if we don’t amalgamate?” Cr Strickson asked. “I believe it is for the best intentions of the rate payers for the two councils that we do amalgamate and carry on so we can represent the people of the new area,” he said. Cr Bob Ward said he would support the motion because a single voice for the Central Coast would give the region strength on planning issues. Continued P3

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Council resolves to compulsorily acquire The Grove if unsuccessful at auction

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he NSW Independent P r i c i n g and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced that, on the basis of Gosford Council’s proposal to continue operating as a stand-alone local government, it has been rated unﬁt.

David Harris said the Wyong Grove School site should not be sold

Wyong Musical Society's production of The Little Mermaid was staged at The Grove

yong Council has resolved to take ownership of the former can’t let that happen,” Mr and set building and an only agreed to their intimate theatre space for school being closed Wyong Grove school site, which includes resolutions necessary Roome said. because it was going The future of small productions. to initiate a compulsory acquisition of the site.

“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.” Media release, 16 Oct 2015 Pat Norman, Australian Labor Party Robertson electorate

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Inform dog owners about guide dogs, says councillor 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.” Interview, 22 Oct 2015 Gabby Bowles, Gosford Council

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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 spend further ratepayer Wyong Council has create over 600 jobs. “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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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 Node trials were carried out in Woy Woy and Umina

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here have been calls for NSW Government scrutiny, and even council resignations, over Wyong Council’s approach to the development of a regional airport.

Dog owners on the Peninsula should be informed about the needs of guide dogs and other companion animals and their owners, according to Gosford councillor Gabby Bowles.

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

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

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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Scott calls for community action on merger Action by the community is the only thing that could save Gosford Council from being forced by the NSW Government into a merger with Wyong, according to Labor councillor Vicki Scott. Cr Scott said she would be addressing a community rally that was to be held on Saturday, November 7 on the forecourt of the Gosford Council building in Gosford. “Parts of the Coast, like the Peninsula, already feel like they are under-represented,” Cr Scott said. “Imagine dealing with a council for an area as big as Canberra with as many people as the Northern Territory and only 10 or a maximum of 15 councillors instead of 20,” Cr Scott said. “This is bigger than the tax office and Gosford waterfront. “This is huge. “It is about the absolute future of this region and it will affect us for generations,” she said. Following years of speculation and in spite of statements to the contrary, local councils across NSW have been given one month to show why the recommendations of IPART regarding their forced amalgamation should not be adopted. A group of concerned locals, calling themselves Our City, Our Council, Our Choice, organised Saturday’s peaceful rally to encourage and support Gosford Council in perusing its continuance as a standalone entity. In June, Gosford Council unanimously declared it believed it was fit for the future and its submission to IPART expressed its arguments for continuing as a stand-alone council. In October, IPART released its report card which declared Gosford “unfit” for the future and recommended it amalgamate with Wyong or form a joint organisation. Wyong Council was also declared unfit but has since declared, by one vote, a preference to amalgamate with Gosford to form a new Greater Central Coast Regional Council which would take in Wyee and abolish the Joint

Jeff Sundstrom demonstrates at Gosford Council in support of Vicki Scott’s call for community action to stop forced amalgamation

Regional Planning Panel. “I think the community probably largely doesn’t know what is going on but really there is a great need for the community to be aware of what the effect of this is going to be,” Cr Scott said. According to Cr Scott, an amalgamation would result in lower levels of community representation and less contact between the community and council staff. Ms Scott said she believed the amalgamation could have a negative impact on community centres and all the other services

and facilities that Gosford Council has been known to deliver. “It will change the way we go about getting funding and will lead to even more detachment of communities at the edges of the region, including the Peninsula,” she said. “It is never too late; we have got until November 18 and the community can use its voice, that is why the rally was held.” Cr Scott said she did not think a bigger council would result in better infrastructure for the region. “What’s that saying about size?’

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she said. “Blacktown Council is the biggest council in NSW and it is having ﬁnancial troubles,” she said. Wyong jumped too early to make its preferences known to the NSW Government, according to Cr Scott. “The big problem for this region now is ﬁve people in Wyong made a decision that will have a big impact on the community of Wyong and potentially on the people of Gosford, without delving in to the other side of the argument,” she

said. Gosford Council decided to continue to explore its options in the time available before declaring its intentions to the NSW Government on November 18. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the examination of options included having an ongoing dialogue with Wyong Council and conducting due diligence into all available options. Cr Scott said “no one has told me how I should vote on the issue of amalgamation but the conservatives are being told, by someone outside their community, how to vote and I think that is a shame for the people they represent.” In terms of what a new amalgamated council would mean for issues such as the future of Gosford Council’s Coastal Open Spaces Scheme, Cr Scott said no one from the state government or at a local level seemed to know the answers to such questions. “Every four years, every time there is a change in local government, there is a very real chance that things like COSS could disappear so the chance is there in an amalgamation too,” she said. Cr Scott said she thinks there has to be “some greater reason” for the NSW Government’s amalgamation push. “It is horrendous when you think about the cost, it could be $100 million -- and that money, if we want infrastructure, give both councils $50 million each and we will get the infrastructure we need. “Or for the next 20 years we will be feeling our way around ﬁguring out which councillor belongs to which ward and it will cripple us for a long time. “That $100 million will be a line item on every budget. “A large council is a dispassionate council and the one thing that can stop it is the voice of the people,” she said. Media release, 4 Nov 2014 Jeff Sundstrom, Our City, Our Council, Our Choice Interview, 4 Nov 2015 Vicki Scott, Gosford Council

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Council resolves to acquire part of Wyong Grove he acting CEO of Wyong Council has been authorised to acquire approximately one quarter of the Wyong Grove school site and carriage way at a fair market value.

A mayoral minute presented to the November 11 ordinary meeting of Wyong Council resulted in the Council resolving to go ahead with an attempt to acquire those parts of the former public school considered essential for organisations such as the Wyong Drama Group. The plan is to acquire those land and buildings either by agreement or compulsory process. The council authorised the acting CEO to execute all necessary documentation relevant to the acquisition. The school site, when purchased, will be classiﬁed as operational land for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993. If the site has to be obtained using a compulsory process, it will be done “pursuant to the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991,” according to the adopted mayoral minute. Council will make an application to the Minister for Finance to commence compulsory

Wyong Drama Group members protest the sale of the Grove

acquisition of part of the site. The entire school site was recently sold by the Department of Education, at auction, to a Sydney developer, for $4.45 million. If the Minister gives his consent, then Council can begin negotiations with the new owner to acquire the part of the site currently used as the Wyong Grove Cultural and Community Hub. Mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, said Council was true to its word and would now pursue compulsory acquisition so this important site can continue as a community facility. “We went to the auction in good faith and were hopeful of securing the site ourselves due to its high importance to our

community,” Cr Eaton said. “I even told bidders at the auction we would seek to compulsorily acquire the site – so everyone knew what we wanted to do. “So now it is time to act. “We can’t afford the whole site, so we will now move to try to acquire the part of the site which will provides the best value for the community.” Council spent over $100,000 upgrading the former school buildings which are currently home to a number of local community and drama groups. It is these buildings Council will now seek to acquire under compulsory acquisition arrangements. If the owner wishes to develop the rest of the

site, it will be subject to the normal Council development application process. “This whole process has caused a great deal of stress in the local community which has been really unnecessary,” Cr Eaton said. “The State Government broke its promise to the community but Council will not, and will now step in and attempt to save this important community facility.” In NSW, all levels of government can acquire privately owned land for public purposes. They may acquire the whole property, part of a property or an interest in the property, including easements for power lines, sewer or water. Most privately owned land, required by

government for public purposes, is acquired by negotiation and agreement between the landholder and the acquiring authority. The process is expected to take several months. “Obviously the hall is not included on the basis that the arthouse is developed and it has a studio of the size of the hall and is more adaptable,” Cr Eaton said at the November 11 general meeting of Wyong Council. Cr Eaton said he expected the fair market value of the area Wyong Council wishes to purchase to be between $1 million and $1.5 million. Acting CEO of Wyong Council, Mr Rob Noble said he had received a brieﬁng from the relevant

director following a discussion with the purchaser of Wyong Grove. “They are in discussion with another buyer for the purchase of a small part of the site that is similar to what we are looking at,” Mr Noble said. “The level of pricing they are looking at is rather alarming to me and we need to keep that in mind,” he said. The motion to move forward with the compulsory acquisition of a portion of the site was carried unanimously. Mayoral minute 1.6, Nov 11, 2015 Wyong Council Media release, Nov 11, 2015 Wyong Council media Meeting transcript, Nov 11, 2015 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

Councillors bullied into amalgamation vote even out of 10 Gosford councillors have voted to inform the NSW Government they are willing to amalgamate with Wyong Council.

The NSW Government has required all NSW councils deemed “unfit” to stand alone to make 50-word submissions by November 18 outlining their amalgamation preferences. Gosford’s deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle moved that “… based on its understanding that continuing as a stand-alone Council is not acceptable to the NSW Government… Council’s first preference is that Gosford City Council voluntarily merges with Wyong Shire Council.” Cr Doyle went on to give Gosford’s second preference, which was for Gosford City Council to merge with the southern part of Wyong Council up to Sparks Rd and for the remaining northern part of Wyong Shire Council to merge with Lake Macquarie City Council. “I find it hard to believe that we haven’t been provided a choice as councillors,” Cr Doyle said in opening discussion on the proposed motion. “As a working party, we took the opportunity to meet with the minister to express our fears, and I must say, they were met with respect and concern,” he said. Cr Doyle said a meeting with the local government minister, Mr Paul Toole did allay his fears about having no say in the process “a little”. “I say a little, because I

From left: Cr Jim McFadyen, Cr Gabby Bowles, deputy mayor Cr Craig Doyle and Cr Jeff Strickson debate the future of Gosford Council

still have some concerns that a voluntary forced amalgamation is our ﬁrst choice,” he said. He said Wyong’s early move, by a margin of one vote, in favour of the formation of a Greater Central Coast Regional Council through a merger with Gosford, stymied the debate about options available to Gosford. “I really think we have been bullied and coerced

into a corner from which there is no recovery,” he said. Cr Hillary Morris said she would not vote in favour of the amalgamation. “I ﬁnd it incomprehensible that we have been told to amalgamate or else,” Cr Morris said, citing the fact that IPART had found Gosford to be ﬁnancially sustainable. “What happens if we stand alone?” she asked.

plus $10 million for infrastructure would come near to covering the costs of amalgamation. “In our submission we talked about ﬁgures of $37 million and $31 million, that leaves a shortfall of $48 million. “Where will it come from, the sale of assets, the sale of public land, a special rate variation? “I will refuse to succumb to the bullying of the state government for

a paltry $20m,” she said. Cr Gabby Bowles added: “It really does feel like we have been backed into a corner on this one. “I would ordinarily be putting up one hell of a fight but the State Government has been very clever and would not be heading into this situation if they were not confident of the outcome,” Cr Bowles said. “While amalgamation would not be my preferred situation under ordinary circumstances, I believe what we are facing now are exceedingly extraordinary circumstances.” Cr Bowles said she would support the motion on the basis that it meant Gosford’s elected representatives would remain in their roles until the September 2016 election. “I believe it is imperative our community has a voice throughout the process... Gosford’s assets, infrastructure and staff, we can’t fight for them if we are not here,” she said. Cr Jeff Strickson said the benefits of amalgamation could be as much as $196 million over 20 years and that was “too much to gamble”. Who is going to pick up the shortfall if we don’t amalgamate?” Cr Strickson asked. “I believe it is for the best intentions of the rate payers for the two councils that we do amalgamate and carry on so we can represent the people of the new area,” he said. Cr Bob Ward said he would support the motion because a single voice for the Central Coast would give the region strength on planning issues. Continued P3

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Cr Deanna Bocking spoke briefly to thank the community for its support and passion along with the staff, CEO and fellow councillors. Cr Vicky Scott said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe that there are so many apologies for the way people are going to vote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know amalgamation is a very expensive exercise and we do not know how much this is going to cost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The State Government could give us more information but they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not going to fall on my sword for peanuts,â&#x20AC;? Cr Scott said when comparing the $20 million funding on offer with the over $700 million turnover of the existing councils. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will say no to the bullies,â&#x20AC;? she said. Cr Jim McFadyen added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will not be supporting this motion or selling out the majority of the community or council staff; letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tell this Government to get stuffed and not roll over.â&#x20AC;? He asked CEO Mr Paul Anderson if the minister for local government had been prepared to give any written undertakings in his meeting with the Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mayors and CEOs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The minister made it clear at the meeting that he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to give any answers in writing,

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but the number of people in the room, including the member for Terrigal, meant there were enough people to make sure he had a process and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suffer from a memory loss,â&#x20AC;? Mr Anderson said. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna noted that during his three years on council, its financial position had gone from an $8 million deficit to a $36

million surplus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This council, in my opinion, is fit for the future, so I never thought we would have to worry about any amalgamation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the meeting last week, it was very clear they will force us, which is wrong, but looking at what is happening in Gosford, if we do agree to amalgamation, we can work with the Government

to get the best outcome for the community.â&#x20AC;? Cr McKinna said he realised he had made an about-face and that for years he had considered Gosford â&#x20AC;&#x153;too big and too goodâ&#x20AC;? to be forced to merge. In closing the debate, deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The state government are the ones who have plundered (sic)

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NEWS mandate, but at this point they are ramming it down our throat.â&#x20AC;? Cr Doyle said that much of what Mr Toole said in the recent meeting did disarm him, particularly statements about ensuring Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to deliver its existing program through to 2017 and ensuring current counsellors would have a seat at the table in forming the new council. He said the alternative was to stand alone, have the councillors removed and replaced with an administrator and have no say. Cr Jim McFadyen called for a division following the vote, so it would be officially recorded that those voting in favour of the motion were Cr Jeff Strickson, Cr Craig Doyle, Cr Gabby Bowles, Cr Chris Burke, Cr Bob Ward, Cr Deanna Bocking and Cr Lawrie McKinna. Those voting against the motion were Cr Jim McFadyen, Cr Vicky Scott and Cr Hillary Morris. Meeting transcript, Nov 17, 2015 Gosford Council extraordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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What if we don’t amalgamate voluntarily? t an extraordinar y meeting of Gosford Council called to consider council amalgamation, councillors discussed the process of removing Gosford Council if it did decide to stand alone.

Held on November 16, Cr Hillary Morris, who voted against the motion to elect to amalgamate with Wyong Council, said in order to remove Gosford Council, the minister for local government would have to follow a specific legislative process. During the debate Cr Vicky Scott stated that some councils across the state had already informed the NSW Government that they were not willing to voluntarily amalgamate and that their preference was to continue as stand-alone entities. The meeting was told that, in order to remove an elected local council, the matter would need to be referred to the NSW Boundaries Commission. Cr Hillary Morris said the process in place for removing a council was “rigorous” and would

Cr Vicky Scott (second from left) from Gosford and Cr Doug Vincent (fifth from left) from Wyong campaign to stand alone outside Gosford Council building recently

include a public hearing. She said Gosford Council’s own research suggested that 70 per cent of the community did not support an amalgamation. “If those 70 per cent of the people get to have their say, we may not get amalgamated,” she said. Cr Gabby Bowles asked CEO Mr Paul Anderson several specific questions about the role of the Boundaries Commission including how it is made up, what is its required quorum and who does the decisionmaking power ultimately

come back to? According to Mr Anderson, the commission is currently made up of four people including a person nominated by the minister for local government, a representative from the NSW Office of Local Government and two pre-qualified councillors from the Local Government Association. “If the panel is unable to come to a consensus, the chair can use their veto,” Mr Anderson said. “The commission makes a recommendation to the minister and asks the

state governor to make a proclamation creating a new Local Government Area. According to Mr Anderson, there had been some debate about what would happen to the commission if elected councillors throughout the state were sacked by the NSW Government. Cr Craig Doyle asked whether the state government’s “threat to dissolve councils across the state” would mean the end of the Local Government Association and therefore the end of the Boundaries

Commission. However, Mr Anderson said the commission can have a quorum of two people, so long as one of those is the chair. “The commission could still go forward with a quorum of two,” Mr Anderson said. Cr Doyle replied: “The bottom line is even that gate has been closed by direction or subterfuge so the minister will have the deciding vote.” Mr Anderson confirmed that the decision would ultimately be made by the minister who has to ask the governor for a proclamation.

Cr Burke added that even when amalgamations were first muted by Mr Toole and then premier Mr Barry O’Farrell, councillors were told boundary adjustments would not be considered. “The two options were amalgamation, voluntary or forced,” Cr Burke said. Cr Burke said that maybe, in the event of a voluntary amalgamation and at the discretion of the minister, councillors could stay on in their roles until the next election and the CEOs might be able to stay. “In a forced amalgamation, we could be dismissed, the CEO could be dismissed and an administrator will be appointed and will make all the decisions for the community without consultation,” he said. Cr Bowles concluded: “Unfortunately, the way the boundary commission is constructed...I do not share [Cr Morris’) confidence that should we head down that path our odds are improved.” Meeting transcript, Nov 16, 2015 Gosford Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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CEN survey finds that community prefers Wyong council split he Community Environment Network (CEN) conducted a survey to gauge community feeling around the amalgamation of Gosford, Wyong and Lake Macquarie councils.

CEN chairman, Mr John Asquith said splitting Wyong between Gosford Council and Lake Macquarie Council had some merit. “Lake Macquarie Council has a strong track record on environmental management,” he said. CEN received 100 responses to a snap survey with an overwhelming preference for a boundary change that would split Wyong. Mr Asquith said 56 per cent of respondents wanted the boundary change. Another 24 per cent wanted no merger and only 20 per cent wanted Gosford and Wyong to merge. “This would mean that one Council would then manage the catchment of the lake in Lake Macquarie. “This also supports CEN’s view that Lake Macquarie has an outstanding record in sustainability. “Concerns in regard to councils operations, expenditure and confidential

meetings have been ignored to adopt a simplistic amalgamation that does nothing to advance local communities.” At Gosford Council’s extraordinary meeting to vote on amalgamation Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said a boundary change was Gosford Council’s second option. Cr McKinna said there had been discussions with Lake Macquarie’s mayor and general manager. “We definitely had those discussions but after the meeting last week [with the minister for local government] we were told boundary discussions would not be considered,” Cr McKinna said. Media release, Nov 16, 2015 John Asquith, Community Environment Network Meeting transcript, Nov 16, 2015 Gosford Council extraordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Forced amalgamation based on flawed methodology - Academic SW councils were being forced into amalgamations that are unlikely to benefit local communities on the basis of flawed methodology, a leading academic has found.

Dr Joseph Drew, from the University of New England’s Centre for Local Government, said serious flaws in the methodology used by IPART to declare councils fit or unfit raised questions which were being ignored. “Why didn’t the Government or its ‘independent experts’ at IPART see these obvious flaws which were pointed out on numerous occasions? “And more importantly, what will be the negative impacts on residents and ratepayers following decisions made on the basis of flawed assumptions? “The likely impact of this process is significant, and I consistently ask why there has been no real attempt to get it right”. Dr Drew said he was deeply disturbed that councils were being forced to nominate merger partners by Wednesday, November 18, or face potential dismissal. He listed a range of IPART

errors made in its September 2014 Report, including an asset maintenance ratio benchmark greater than one, which would have required councils to spend more money on maintenance than was required; a debt service ratio benchmark greater than 0 per cent, which would have assessed debtfree councils as unfit; and an “efficiency” ratio which measures expenditure per capita rather than efficiency (the conversion of inputs into outputs). “Councils don’t produce people – they provide goods and services – so the so-called efficiency ratio is nonsense,” Dr Drew said. “Just look at road maintenance, which accounts for roughly 25 per cent of council budgets. “As population decreases, the length of council roads tend to increase, so that’s a negative correlation with population size.” Dr Drew said the IPART was subsequently required

to “clarify” many of its criteria. “You really have to question whether IPART’s findings have any meaning whatsoever, or were just a Trojan horse designed to achieve a predetermined outcome,” he said. He also pointed to “very serious flaws” in IPART’s measurement of scale via population data – the criterion on which the majority of councils were deemed “unfit”. “Using population to assess scale means that IPART and the NSW Government believe that Councils don’t spend money servicing businesses and maintaining roads, or that the cost of servicing people living on farms is the same as the cost for people living in high density units in towns,” Dr Drew said. “Clearly these assumptions are fatally flawed and have distorted the entire process. “As we count down to the November 18 deadline,

councils – and communities should be asking themselves whether their decision to merge or stand alone should be based on dubious IPART findings. “I call on Premier Baird to halt the embarrassing sham that is Fit for the Future and engage real experts who understand local government. “It’s not too late to start again and do things properly. “Mums and dads across the state will be exposed to higher rates and charges along with substantial assumed debt, unless steps are taken to address the corrosive effects of poorly executed Fit for the Future assessments.” Dr Drew said councils should remember that IPART deemed 18 of the 26 councils merged between 2000 and 2004 as “not fit”, which made a mockery of claims that amalgamations today would have the opposite effect. Media release, Nov 17, 2015 Dr Joseph Drew, University of New England

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Lucy Wicks is fighting for Gosford’s cultural heart t’s time for a ‘cultural heart’ in Gosford, member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP has declared, calling for a united plan for the Regional Performing Arts Centre.

In a speech to parliament, Ms Wicks reaffirmed she was fighting for $10 million in funding for the project, and revealed a snapshot of the economic impact the Centre will have. “Just as I have fought for an economic heart for Gosford with 600 jobs, I will fight to ensure a cultural heart,” Ms Wicks said. “An economic assessment provided by Gosford Council and Regional Development Australia as part of my formal support for this project advises that the Centre would create 146 jobs after construction, and attract more than 123,000 visitors in its first year, and more than 207,000 by its fifth year. “This is estimated to deliver a net benefit for our region of approximately $85.6 million flowing from the Performing Arts Centre. “I’m fighting for a business heart – so businesses in Gosford can grow, thrive, compete, prosper and employ even more local people in more local jobs.

“I’m fighting for an economic heart – so that instead of seeing shop windows boarded up, we see new businesses embed themselves in our city. “I’m fighting for an infrastructure heart – so that after decades of neglect, we can see cranes in the sky over Gosford; new buildings we can be proud of 20 years from now. “And I’m absolutely fighting for a cultural heart. “Gosford needs a cultural heart – as much as it needs jobs, opportunity and innovation. “In recent days, we’ve seen an announcement by Gosford Council that it was not proceeding with the plan for the Performing Arts Centre to be built on the Memorial Park, now known more colloquially by the community as Poppy Park. “In the same breath, Council also ruled out putting it back on the old Gosford Public School site. “Back in March this year, when the State Government announced its $12 million commitment, it looked like we finally had our house in

order. “With the Council’s own $12 million commitment, all that we needed was $10 million from the Federal Government, a commitment I am fighting to deliver. “So I can well understand the confusion expressed by my community at this decision. “Community groups – ironically led by Labor and the Greens representatives – are demanding it be built on the school site – with not

one commitment by Labor MPs to buy the land to enable it to happen. “Enough is enough.” The speech also touched on the decades-long history of the site, including how the NSW State Government committed in March for $12 million, tied to the Poppy Park site. “This would be an iconic piece of civic infrastructure that Gosford has been crying out for for nearly 50 years,” Ms Wicks said. “I found that in an article in the old Gosford Star newspaper in 1971, Council

was seeking a transfer of ownership of the land from the NSW Department of Education to Council, while promising the community it would be used for ‘civic purposes’. “More plans came and went, but then some 40 years after that article was written, older than I am, the community had, it seemed, finally agreed to a plan. “This was a plan that saw the Council, who is the responsible authority to determine the location of a Regional Performing Arts Centre, move away from

the proposal to build it on the Public School site – land it did not own – and onto adjacent land. “That land was Gosford Memorial Park, land Council is responsible for, and land, if it chooses, to build on. “I’ve been fighting for this, and delivering on the commitments we made in the Coalition’s Growth Plan for the Central Coast, ever since I was elected. Media release, Nov 13, 2015 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks

CCRDC review welcomed following calls for its dismissal ormer Gosford Mayor Malcolm Brooks has welcomed the review of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC), a month after he called for its dismissal.

“Its record is abysmal,” Mr Brooks said. “Its charter, set by the former Labor Government, is to identify public land, rezone it, and then sell it, no regard to the impact on surrounding areas,

community views or our quality of life,” he said. Mr Brooks listed 21 reasons by the Friends of Gosford in their submission to the minister for the dismissal of the CCRDC. Issues such as the

approval of a performing arts centre and the rezoning of the old Gosford Primary school were listed as points of concern. Mr Brooks requested that Minister Rob Stokes treated the review of the CCRDC

as a “matter of urgency” and that “in the meantime, CCDRC’s activities be frozen”. Media Release, Nov 15, 2015 Malcolm Brooks, President Liberal Party, Central Coast

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Senator calls on Prime Minister to intervene over waterfront

In an adjournment speech in the Senate recently, Sen O’Neill called on prime minister, Mr Malcolm Turnbull to accept her request for a meeting and to halt the waterfront ATO process. Sen O’Neill also gave notice of a motion to come before the Senate calling on the Federal Government to abandon its decision to build the ATO complex on the old Gosford Public School site and to consult with the community. She wrote to Mr Turnbull on October 15 to outline the Central Coast community’s opposition to the site and the lack of consultation with residents in making the decision. After not hearing from Mr Turnbull’s office a week

later, the Senator formally requested a meeting with the Prime Minister. “To this day, Prime Minister Turnbull has refused my request for a meeting to hear the voice of the people of the Central Coast,” Sen O’Neill said in an adjournment speech. “I want to put on the record this evening that people are very, very angry at being ignored. “They feel their voice is not being heard. “I ask him once again, formally through this process, to give me the courtesy of his ear, listen to the voice of the community and halt the process immediately to prevent any further egregious action that has so riled the people of the Central Coast.”

Sen O’Neill called on the Prime Minister to meet with her before the Notice of Motion is debated at the next sitting week on November 25. “The Central Coast’s vote is being taken for granted,” Sen O’Neill said. “The community wants the ATO jobs, but they want them in the CBD, not on community land with views of the Brisbane Water. “The people who gave up their school and the broader community deserve better than this silent treatment by the new Prime Minister. “Our community needs and was promised an arts precinct on this prime site. “The Federal Government must meet its promise to contribute to the performing arts centre and they should be

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“Most of the people I speak to are clear that they want the promised 600 jobs but they don’t want the building on that site. “Ms Wicks said she would formally approach the ATO to change the design. “If she is talking to the ATO and Malcolm Turnbull, the message is clear: move the building and consult the community. “Ms Wicks mustn’t read newspapers, watch television, listen to the radio or look at her own Facebook page, if she thinks talking to the ATO about changing the design ‘so that it can be something our region can be truly proud of in 10 and 20 years’ time’ is what the community wants. “I think it’s a case of selective deafness, Ms Wicks needs to hear the whole message: “Put the jobs in Mann St

not on the waterfront,” Ms O’Neill said. “Most people want the waterfront to remain public space as the arts and cultural hub they were promised,” she said. “I again call on Ms Wicks and Malcolm Turnbull to immediately halt any negotiations or deals that would end up putting a tax office on the waterfront. “Don’t inflict this disaster on the Coast. “Bring the jobs to Mann St. “Bring the arts and community hub to the waterfront.” Media Release, Oct 22, 2015 Media release, Nov 11, 2015 Scott Coomber, Office of Senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill

Draft coastal reforms released r Adam Crouch MP, member for Terrigal has welcomed the draft coastal reforms that the NSW Government has released.

“The new reforms will make coastal management in NSW simpler and easier to implement,” Mr Crouch said. “The new coastal reforms recognise the natural environment, social, cultural and economic values of our coastline,” he said. “Our coastline is a precious resource and we want to improve our coastal processes to protect our coastline for future generations. The reforms include: a draft Bill for a new Coastal Management Act; key elements of a new Coastal Management Manual; and proposals for a new

Coastal Management State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP). “The draft Bill redefines the coast as four distinct areas as: coastal wetlands and littoral rainforests; coastal vulnerability areas; coastal environment areas; and, coastal use areas, to identify each area’s unique management requirements,” Mr Crouch said. “The manual will provide guidance to local councils and clear, step-by-step instructions to support them to manage their coast using the new Coastal Management Act. “The new SEPP will

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advancing that vision on this site, instead of a four-storey brown brick ATO monstrosity.” Last month Sen O’Neill publicly questioned member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wick MP’s approach to answering community concerns about the location of the tax office. Ms Wicks had completely misunderstood community concerns about plans to build the Tax Office building on Gosford’s waterfront, according to sen O’Neill. “An ATO office is not a Centre for Excellence, it is a tax office,” Sen O’Neill said in response to a speech given by Ms Wicks in parliament recently. “The design is certainly ugly but at the risk of shouting, ‘The proposed ATO is in the wrong place Lucy’,” Sen O’Neill said. “Who is the Member talking to?

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entral Coast based senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill continues to put pressure on the Federal Government to change the location of the proposed taxation office in Gosford.

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Smith calls for a development of international acclaim ccording to the member for Gosford, Ms Cathy Smith MP, it is time to start fighting for Gosford’s waterfront to be the site of a development that will give it international acclaim.

“We’ve always been mediocre and gone for the small,” Ms Smith said. She said she was infuriated by the news that the NSW Department of Finance was behind a second office block to be built on the former Gosford Public School site. “This is right in the middle of my constituency,” she said. “We had a community outraged by the thought of one building on the school

site when the tax office was announced and now we get a slap in the face because we’ve had an announcement about another building to go on the place,” she said. Ms Smith said she was pulling together a committee that would include Central Coast Greens spokesperson, Ms Kate Da Costa, local artist Mr Neil Berecry Brown, and Central Coast Mariners’ CEO Mr Shaun Mielelcamp, to “push for an international

presence on that block of land. “We do have others coming on board and we are hoping to stop the sale and bring in an international art presence on the site to bring in tourists to re-fire Gosford and have Gosford totally reset. “You only have to look

at the MONA in Hobart to know what an international artistic attraction can do for a location. Ms Smith said the committee would be starting at the top by making contact with the likes of the Tate Gallery in London, the Guggenheim Foundation in New York City and the Louvre Museum in Paris. “The Guggenheim doesn’t have a presence in the southern hemisphere,” she said.

“If we can get a presence like this with some iconic building which of course they can design and build, we would have Gosford as a destination for international visitors,” she said. In terms of statements from parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC and member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, making state government funding for a regional performing arts centre conditional on

FOPAP frustrated rustration and confusion grows over the location of the performing arts centre proposed for Gosford.

“There have been some significant media announcements in the last few weeks which suggest a further dramatic shift in the performing arts precinct’s location journey,” Mr Mark Thomas, President of the Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP) said. FOPAP has explored countless venues over the years in an attempt to build a regional performing arts precinct, submitting plans in 2013 to locate the performing arts centre below the war memorial in Rotary Park. “This was the only ‘shovel ready’ site and was supported by the CCRDC, State and Federal Governments and initially by the RSL,” Mr Thomas said. “The school site, or part thereof, has always been the preferred location for the Regional Performing Arts Precinct (RPAP) by a significant percentage of the community,” The FOPAP invited

Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie Mckinna, to be guest speaker at a meeting to shed light on the council’s vision for the performing arts centre. “Frustratingly this information has yet to be released,” Mr Thomas said. “We continue fruitful discussions with council on the issue. “It is incomprehensible that Gosford, a city of this stature and population, does not have a town hall, let alone a community performing arts precinct,” he said. Mr Thomas supported members of the community and the enthusiasm the performing arts centre has received. “I encourage you to continue this enthusiasm and let us make this cultural heart of Gosford City a reality.” Mr Thomas said. Media release, Oct 31, 2015 Mark Thomas, FOPAP President

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it being located on what is now known as “poppy park”, Ms Smith said she was “appalled”. “Surprised would be an understatement, I could not believe a state government could come out with such an obvious punishment for the people of the Central Coast,” she said. Interview, Nov 16, 2015 Cathy Smith, Member for Gosford Jackie Pearson, journalist

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New planning control laws appear to side-step Lack of communications infrastructure a key consultation issue in isolated areas

he Nature Conservation Council has alerted the Gosford Community to a change that has passed through NSW Parliament that gives the planning minister authority to appoint regional planning bodies that can impose new planning controls on local communities and councils.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Major changes to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning laws have been ushered through parliament largely unnoticed as part of the Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) Bill 2015,â&#x20AC;? said Nature Conservation Council CEO, Ms Kate Smolski. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The implications of the GSC Bill go well beyond the Sydney region because it authorises the planning minister to establish similar commissions anywhere in NSW,â&#x20AC;? Ms Smolski. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These changes affect regional communities across the state, but details of how these new commissions will be constituted, who will sit on them, and how communities will be consulted are totally lacking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local councils deserve a full explanation.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This latest move discredits the Baird governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to proper public consultation and better outcomes for the environment and communities.â&#x20AC;? According to Ms Smolski, the GSC Bill introduces a new Part 3B to the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 that determines how strategic planning is done in NSW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These changes have concentrated power into the hands of the minister and his appointed commissioners, and it is unclear how communities will engaged with these new regional planning bodies,â&#x20AC;? Ms Smolski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recognise the benefits of strategic regional planning and support this approach, but

it must include community input and decision-maker accountability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell government couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get its way on planning reform in the last parliament, where the upper house picked apart its Planning Bill. â&#x20AC;?Now the Baird government is sneaking through key components of the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell reforms by inserting clauses into the back of other pieces of legislation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Coalition promised to return power to the people, but here it is sidestepping the community once again.â&#x20AC;? Media release, Nov 16, 2015 James Tremain, Nature Conservation Council of NSW

ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP took her listening post west of the M1 to hear from communities in Kulnura and Peats Ridge on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November

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Ms Wicks previously spent the afternoon at Spencer Wharf on Wisemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ferry Rd and had also engaged with locals at the Mangrove Mountain Club. Serious concerns about broadband and mobile phone infrastructure were raised at the meetings, which Ms Wicks has addressed in a speech to Federal Parliament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I met with residents from Spencer and surrounding suburbs such as Gunderman and Wendoree Park at the Spencer Wharf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked closely with the Spencer and Districts Progress Association to

organise the posts,â&#x20AC;? Mrs Wicks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lack of communications infrastructure was a key issue that residents raised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Residents told me that there is either little or no mobile coverage in Spencer, and they also said that there is limited access to what is pretty slow internet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is also a lack of emergency support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was highlighted during the storms that hit our region in April when the town of Spencer was isolated with no power, sewerage or running water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At our listening post, I committed to join with residents of

Spencer and surrounding suburbs for a fight for better communications infrastructure for the people of this region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NBN Co advises that much of the region is expected to be covered by the satellite which was recently launched. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am pleased to see that NBN is working on having new commercial satellite services during the first half of next year, after testing and trials of the satellite have been completed. Media release, Nov 13, 2015 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks

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Community wins battle over sand quarry

Camp Quoll demonstrators at Calga

he Land and Environment Court has refused an application by Rocla Materials, now owned by Hanson, a subsidiary of the Heidelberg Cement Group, to expand its sand quarry at Calga.

Land and Environment Court Commissioners Dixon and Sullivan found against the proposed mining expansion on the basis of the heritage value of the site. Tassin Barnard of the Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park, which was one of the applicants in the case against the Rocla quarry expansion, said: “All I can say is we won. “They just declined the quarry outright so we couldn’t get a better

outcome,” Ms Barnard said. “The area has such huge cultural significance for Aboriginal Australians and for all Australians, it is a hugely significant women’s site,” she said. According to Ms Barnard, Rocla had argued they could save a stone engraving but the Commissioners’ ruling showed their understanding that the whole site at Calga was of great cultural and heritage value. “Even our supporters believed the system would

not work with us, but it has,” Ms Barnard said. Ms Tracey Howie, director of the Gur-ingai Tribal Link Aboriginal Corporation, said she was subjected to one and a half days of cross-examination by Rocla’s legal team during the Land and Environment Court hearing. “One of the other lawyers objected to the forensic nature of the crossexamination from Rocla and reminded them that I, and other lay witnesses, were

not on trial,” Ms Howie said. “I felt like I had a thousand black fellas standing behind me in a spiritual sense,” she said. “I have no doubt that Commissioner Sullivan’s archaeological expertise would have been absolutely instrumental in the judgement,” she said. “The area itself is of great significance, particularly to Aboriginal women, it includes indicators which teach us about reproduction, for example,” she said. Mr Ian Sutton from Camp Quoll said the fight had been two years long, given that the NSW Planning and Assessment Commission

gave Rocla the go-ahead for the southern expansion of the quarry on Christmas Eve 2013. Camp Quoll was set up on New Year’s Eve 2013 with a promise not to disband until the Rocla proposal was withdrawn. “The Rocla application allowed for the expansion of the quarry which would have meant the removal of one million tonnes of sand per year. “And it was our aquifer, the Mangrove Mountain aquifer, that they would have been removing the sand from,” he said. Mr Sutton said the fight against Rocla’s proposed

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southern expansion was just part of a campaign against the quarry that the community of Calga and Peats Ridge had been sustaining for over 10 years. “Camp Quoll wants to thank Darkinjung, Guring-ai, the Walkabout Wildlife Park and the entire community for working together to achieve this result,” he said. Interviews, Nov 17, 2015 Ian Sutton, Camp Quoll Tassin Barnard, Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park Tracey Howie, Guringai Tribal Link Aboriginal Corporation Jackie Pearson, journalist

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26 lots of council land may be re-classified and sold ccording to Save East Gosford Reserve, 26 parcels of public land are now on the list of those that Gosford Council has moved to reclassify with a view to sell.

Ms Sue Chidgey from the Save East Gosford Reserve group said the 26 pieces of land are currently classified as community land. “We believe that Council wants to change their classification to operational land which would allow the council to sell the land for development,” Ms Chidgey said. “A few months ago, Gosford Council decided to look at 17 lots of public land for potential reclassification and sell-off,” she said. “This week a further nine lots of public land have been added to the list. -- a total of 26 lots of community land worth millions of dollars. “The question has to be asked as to why the Council needs to sell off community land. “We are trying to save our beautiful reserve which is the last natural bushland reserve surrounded by the suburbia of East Gosford and Springfield.

The East Gosford reserve that is a parcel of land earmarked for reclassification and possible sale by Gosford Council

“This reserve is highly important to the local community and is the habitat and corridor for a large wildlife population,” she said. The group’s facebook page, Save East Gosford Reserve, now has a membership of 330 residents, she said. “We believe that Public Lands should not be put up for reclassification and sell-off to make money for Council.

“They should be protected and maintained by Council. “We understand that when Wyong Council did a rezoning of these types of lots, they first put out each block for community comment with pictures, information and history so community could first comment. “If Gosford Council had consulted the community first, we wouldn’t be going through this distressful and

drawn-out process to save valuable public lands. “We hope that Gosford Council will keep the community fully informed throughout this process and that communities are listened to.” The lots that have so far been listed for possible reclassification and sell-off include: 6 Isis St Wyoming; Perratt Cl Reserve, Lisarow; Eagle Cl Reserve, Lisarow; 13 Winter Cl, Lisarow; 40a George St, East Gosford; Reserve between Wells St and Lushington St, East Gosford; Reserve, corner of Coburg St and Wells St, East Gosford; Parcel of land, corner of Dover Rd and Lakeview Rd, Wamberal; a minimum of six lots within the Yarram Rd playground, Bensville; Lots 195 and 196 Brisbane Ave, Umina; Lots 56, 40 and 42 Albion St, Umina; Lots 318 and 319 Bluewave Cres, Forresters Beach; 93a Rivera Ave, Terrigal; 36 and 38 James Sea Dve, Green Point; 1 Hely St, West Gosford; and 12 Jerribin St, Wyoming. Community lots added to the list on November 10 were: Lots 184, 185 and 187 DP 10186, 40, 42 and 46 Pozieres Ave Umina; Lot 47 and 48 Sec B, DP 10242, 9 – 11 Mackenzie Ave, Woy Woy; Lot 1 DP 247520 and Lot 372 DP 612274, 10 and 12 Jumbuck Cl Woy Woy; Lot 192, DP 237499, 2 Kateena Ave Tascott; Lot 22 DP 29443, 22A Delaware Rd Niagara Park; Lot 27 DP 778345, 71 Alan St Niagara Park; Lot 17 Sec 2, DP 12702, 83 Ilumba Ave Davistown; Lots 35 and 51 DP 26603, 37 and 39 Warren Ave, Avoca Beach; and Lot 1 DP 707133, 182 Ocean View Dve Wamberal. Media release, Nov 11, 2015 Sue Chidgey, Save East Gosford Reserve

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New laws for residential park occupants announced ember for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, has announced new laws that will provide better protection for occupants of residential parks across the Central Coast have rolled out this week.

“The reforms introduced by the NSW Government bring residential park living into the 21st century through initiatives such as standard compulsory site agreements and condition reports,” Mr Crouch said. “These reforms will assist the 30,000 people across NSW who live in residential parks to have greater access to clear, consistent information about fees, maintenance and utility changes. “One of the most important changes is the ability for NSW Fair Trading to remove non-compliant operators from the industry and to have their details

published on a public register. “Fair Trading has worked with residents, park owners and industry groups on these reforms and has been conducting information sessions across the state, including a number of forums across the Central Coast. “I have met with a number of operators and park residents over the past months and both welcome the new laws that will keep the industry alive and well,” concluded Mr Crouch. Media Release, Nov 3, 2015 Debra Wales, office of Adam Crouch MP

East Gosford road works to continue oads and Maritime Services have reminded motorists that changed traffic conditions remain in place at the intersection of the Central Coast Hwy and Frederick St at East Gosford.

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Kariong accident prone black spot funded but not fixed ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP has called on Gosford Council to prevent any further delays in fixing a dangerous intersection at Kariong.

Ms Wicks held a community BBQ jointly organised by the Kariong Progress Association, to hear from local residents about what matters to them. The event was held at the Progress Hall, close to the intersection of Langford Dve and Woy Woy Rd, which has been identified by the community as an accidentprone black spot. “We have provided $675,000 in the Federal budget towards making the Woy Woy Rd and Langford Dve intersection safer,” Ms Wicks said. “This is a project that now rests with Gosford Council to finalise and build.

“I would urge Council to deliver on this commitment and fix this road as a matter of priority. “Three thousand local residents signed a petition calling on this dangerous intersection to be fixed and I share their concerns about the delay in getting this done. “After all, the money has been in the Federal budget for the last two years, so I have to ask: what are we waiting for?” Ms Wicks concluded. Media release, Oct 25, 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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$20 million apartment building proposed for Point Frederick development application for a residential flat building and the demolition of existing buildings at 144 Albany St, Point Frederick is currently with council.

The proposed development has an estimated cost of $19.86 million and will consist of 47 three-bedroom luxury apartments known as Lumiere Residences. The site is surrounded by established three to five storey apartment buildings dating from the 1960s and 70s and a mix of large, single dwelling, townhouse developments and villas. The proposed building will have six wings around a central core, fronting to the street and rear to minimise overlooking and privacy issues. The proposal stays within Gosford LEP controls for setback and floor space but exceeds current height limits on the basis that the built forms positioning will enable the developer to retain 750 square metres of

open space on the site. One objection has already been submitted to Council from a member of the public in relation to the development proposal’s application to go over the currently-allowed 12 metre limit. “A building five storeys high (nearly 16 metres), will be completely out of context with the surrounding area,” the submission said.

The development provides for 80 car parking spaces including four accessible spaces and a basement and lower ground floor car park and another 25 spaces are suitable for motor cycles or bicycles. A traffic and parking impact assessment for the project concluded: “It is not considered that the proposed development will have a significant impact on the performance of the two

adjacent intersections of Albany/York St and Albany/ Duke St. “Overall it can be concluded that the development will not have an adverse impact on the efficiency of the existing local road network,” the impact report said. Gosford Council website, Nov 13, 2015 DA48653/2015, various documents

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Waterfront proposal leaves too many questions unanswered

he Gosford Waterfront is Crown Land reserved for public recreation.

The CCRDC has said its sole purpose is to sell off government land for development. The two are not compatible. It is my belief CCRDC won’t care if the Performing Art Centre fails once a plan of management is prepared, as the tax office access will destroy War Memorial Park and so the Performing Arts Centre can’t get built on poppy park. Council, as approval authority, has said for good reason it can’t go on the poppy park. It will destroy our war

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memorial park as well. There is the issue of what building on the triassic shales, the water table and the sea level rise accommodations of 1 to 1.5 metres along

Broadwater (required before development) will cost. Why has there been no feasibility, infrastructure, environmental and traffic planning by CCRDC on their ‘vision’? Why no community consultation and no regard for Gosford Masterplan and community consultation processes? Minister Hazzard in Hansard stated his concerns about CCRDC’s lack of consultation with the community.

s the patron of the Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct, it gives me much pleasure to read of the strong support currently being given to the prospect of a Performing Arts Precinct on the Gosford waterfront.

FORUM world class standard and audiences from a wide area. It will be gratifying to have a building at the gateway to Gosford which establishes

s much as I hate to agree with the Big L Liberal flag flying Robert Findley, I must.

His observation (Remove state government, Forum, Nov 4) is something, although a huge waste of taxpayer money, that has to be seriously looked at. The Hon Neville Wran, when he was premier and member for Glebe, advocated the same thing. He stated that either the people of Australia must consider doing away with State Governments or local councils. Preferably the former, of which he was premier, about

this region as a place for cultural enjoyment. My very best wishes go towards the early completion of this worthwhile project.

FORUM which he said was: “Money down the drain”. Of course, nothing has been done. Just one example of the useless brigade we now have in place. After many back and forth communications over the last year or so with the current Premier, Mr Mike Baird, I finally received a decision from the member

for the Hawkesbury regarding the running of a bus between Woy Woy and Gosford of a night so people can go out or come home without the expense of a taxi. The member for Hawkesbury making decisions for our community; great stuff or maybe great stuff up. Why not ask the member for Broken Hill? Letter, Nov 11, 2015 John Airey, Point Clare

Fraudulent use of union funds unearthed

Email, Nov 12, 2015 Kay Williams, Pearl Beach

FOPAP patron pleased with support My own performances on the Central Coast have made me aware of the many music lovers in the region, and therefore I feel confident that the concert hall in the precinct will attract performers of a

State governments are superfluous

here she was, a union official crying in front of the magistrate saying she was so sorry for using union funds to have her hair done.

She was also sorry for having paid for a holiday caravan with union funds. But she wasn’t on her own in this exposure of what Union officials used member’s monies to pay for personal items. One guy had half a million racked up on the union’s American Express card for things like dating club introductions and tattoos.

Letter, Oct 23, 2015 Simon Tedeschi, East Gosford

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FORUM The Royal Commission into Trade Unions is winding up with the magistrate’s findings to be released by the end of this year. The hearings have unearthed the fraudulent use of member’s funds over many years. They are deemed to be

non-profit organisations working for the benefit of members, thus paying no tax. The joke is on the government and sadly on the union members who contribute. Hopefully there will be big changes once the report is made public. Email, Nov 4, 2015 Rod Fountain, Erina

Pain relief tablets to cost twice as much

t should be noted that from January 1, 2016, the Federal Government will take away the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on pain tablets that many of us use daily to help relieve pain.

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For example, if your doctor gives you a prescription for that pain tablet Panamax, you pay $6.10 for 300 tablets, but because we have a prime minister who wants the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer, you will pay $13.50 for the same amount of tablets after January 1. It is also interesting that the two Liberal federal members on the Central Coast support this increase

FORUM on pain relief tablets. They also never told their constituents of the increase, so when the prime minister decides to increase the GST, they will support the increase. There is only one way to stop their support of those increases that affect the sick and old age pensioners,

don’t vote for them at the next federal election. Remember they are not on your side. Pensioners and older Australians who have paid their taxes during their life time work, raised their family and some still helping with their grandchildren, will be the hardest hit in their pocket. Letter, Nov 11, 2015 Vic Wulf, Gosford

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Toy store robbery still unsolved olice are appealing for information after a break in at a toy store on the Central Coast.

Brisbane Water police were called to a toy store on Karalta Rd, Erina, about 3:10am on Wednesday, 4 October, 2015, after a car rammed the building. When police arrived, the vehicle had left, however a large amount of stock had

been stolen from the shop. Police continue to appeal for information about the incident. In particular, investigators would like to speak to

anyone with information about the movements of a 1985 Blue Toyota Corolla Sedan, which was located burnt out a short time later, off Springfield Rd at Springfield. Media release, Nov 4, 2015 NSW Police Media

Officer charged with domestic asault police officer has been charged following an investigation into an alleged domestic assault in October.

The senior constable, attached to Northern Region, was issued with a future court attendance notice. The officer has been charged with neglect of

Court on December 18. The officer has been suspended with pay. duty and three counts of unauthorised access. The officer is due to appear in Gosford Local

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Newsagency robbery foiled olice have commenced inquiries after a man was injured during an attempted armed robbery at Avoca Beach.

Emergency services were called to a newsagency on Avoca Dve about 2.45am on Monday, November 9, after two men confronted the store’s owner, a 61-year-old man. The pair, who had their faces concealed, threatened the owner with a sword

and firearm and demanded cash. They assaulted him before fleeing emptyhanded. Detectives from Brisbane Water Local Area Command

established a crime scene and are conducting a search of the area. The owner was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Inquiries are continuing. Media release, Nov 9, 2015 NSW Police media

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Body found at the base of the ‘Skillion’

olice are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman at Terrigal on Monday, November 16.

About 10:00am the body of a 43-year-old woman was located on a rock ledge below the ‘Skillion’ at Terrigal. The woman’s vehicle, a white Toyota Yaris with black roof racks and writing on the side, was located at the car park at Terrigal Haven. The GPS tracking device in the vehicle suggests it may have been in that

area at about 11:30pm on Sunday, November 15. The woman, who police believe was driving the car, was wearing dark clothing. Detectives are attempting to piece together the woman’s movements prior to her death and would like to speak with anyone who

may have seen her, or her vehicle, in the vicinity of the Skillion on Sunday. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact detectives at Gosford Police Station. A report is being prepared for the Coroner. Media release, Nov 16, 2015 NSW Police media

Terrigal shooting results in arrest and several firearms uncovered

man was arrested and charged following the shooting of a woman shortly before 11:30pm on Wednesday, November 4.

Police were contacted by medical staff after a 31-year-old woman arrived at Gosford Hospital with a gunshot wound to her right thigh. Police from the Brisbane Water Local Area Command commenced inquiries into the matter, with initial investigations indicating the woman was shot by a man at a property on Hillcrest St, Terrigal, earlier in the evening. On Friday, November 6, police visited a property on Lisbon Way, Wyoming. After speaking to the

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 occupants of the home, officers searched the property and located two shortened shot-guns, a .22 calibre rifle and ammunition. A short time later, around 4:40pm, police attended

a home on Roselands Ave, Wyoming. There they arrested a 48-year-old man, and seized a revolver. The man was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with reckless wounding and numerous firearm offences. Bail was refused and he was scheduled to appear before Gosford Local Court on Saturday, November 7. The injured woman underwent surgery and remained in hospital in a stable condition. Media release, Nov 7, 2015 NSW Police media

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Former government minister now head of Delphis elphis Australia, formerly known as Community Care Services Central Coast, has a new chief executive officer.

Delphis run a dementia social club at Gosford. Former NSW minister for the environment, Ms Robyn Parker will be replacing CEO Mr Peter McCloskey. “Robyn Parker brings to the role over 30 years of public sector experience, commencing her career working in child and family services across a number of disadvantaged communities,” Delphis Chair, Dr Deborah Meyer

announced. “She spent 13 years as a TAFE teacher before moving into the political arena, spending 12 years as an MLC, MP and minister in the NSW Parliament,” Dr Meyer said. “Robyn Parker is an exceptional influencer, strategist and proven stakeholder engagement expert. “She is renowned for her unique resilience,

integrity and authenticity of character,” she said. “Just as importantly, Robyn has a genuine passion for empowering individuals and supporting carers, staff and volunteers.” Ms Parker has owned and managed several small businesses and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. “Taking the opportunity this year to move outside

of politics and on to new ventures in the not-forprofit sector, I look back on the past 12 years with enormous respect for my colleagues from right across the political spectrum but most importantly the people we serve,” Ms Parker said. “I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity and privilege to be part of the team at Delphis which is such a wonderful caring and supportive organisation.” Media release, Nov 11, 2015 Ambah Wilkinson, Delphis Australia.

Research program for cannabis-based medicines approved ember for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed with GW Pharmaceuticals to progress a major new research program for cannabis-based medicines for children with severe, drug resistant pediatric epilepsy.

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Mr Crouch said many children are suffering and this announcement will provide hope for families. “This is a government showing incredible progress. “NSW is the first state in Australia to have a research programme that will provide legal and safe access to cannabis-based medicines for children suffering,” Mr Crouch said. The MOU will facilitate: a world first phase two clinical trial in children for GW’s novel product containing the cannabinoid cannibidivarin, a compassionate access scheme for Epidiolex, and will make provision for NSW to host additional phase three trials of Epidiolex and a phase four clinical trial of Epidiolex based on phase three results.

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Members of the community have shown overwhelming support for the Central Coast Cancer Centre since it opened in 2013, with many locals volunteering their time to help patients, carers, visitors and staff. District Cancer Services staff congratulated Red Coat volunteers for being named ‘Central Coast Volunteer Team of the Year’ at a special celebratory function on November 6. Team members received the regional award from The Centre for Volunteering at a recent awards ceremony at Shelley Beach Golf Club. District Cancer Services Nurse Manager, Ms Philippa Clayton, said staff were delighted that the Red Coat volunteers had been recognised with this fantastic award and wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you for the incredible work they do. “The Red Coat volunteers are the heart and soul of

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entral Coast grandmother Genny Murphy was bursting with pride on Friday, November 13 when her granddaughter Maggie Mills arrived at West Gosford on her bicycle as part of an epic ride from Coolangatta to Cronulla.

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the Central Coast on Friday, they visited The Edge Cycles at Gosford where owner Dean Leslie kitted them out with riding shirts and gave them some muchneeded local knowledge on their final leg to Cronulla. They had a well-deserved rest at granny Genny’s house on Friday night before embarking on their final day’s ride on Saturday morning. Emails, Nov 16, 2015 Genny Murphy, Woy Woy

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EDUCATION

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New ATSI Employment Plan launched n an effort to create more employment and career opportunities for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the Central Coast Local Health District launched a new Aboriginal Employment Plan on October 30.

Surf Fun program underway hildren in years three through to six from Point Clare Public School have been taking part in the Surf Fun program at Terrigal Beach.

These activities are run by the Surf Life Saving Association and teach the children necessary skills to

stay safe at the beach. The year three children took part in the program on Monday, November 9.

The plan details how the district will attract more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, support traineeships, provide development opportunities and career paths and increase cultural awareness within the organisation. Workforce operations manager, Mr Ian Arnold said the plan will open more doors for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in a career in health. “The average age of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents on the Central Coast is 20 years, which is why much of the plan focuses on giving senior

students and new graduates a head start in the industry through traineeships and internships. “Equally important is putting strategies in place for current employees to grow their skills,” he said. Mr Arnold said the district’s ambition to improve employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region extends beyond the health sector. “We are leading a new Regional Staff Mobility Pilot project which is all about expanding career opportunities within the public sector as a whole. “The idea is for people

to gain valuable experience with the district, increase their transferable skills through training and development and then be in a stronger position to secure a role in other public sector organisations down the track. “The goal is to improve workforce participation on the Coast and in turn improve access to services for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” Mr Arnold said. Media release, Oct 21, 2015 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District

Newsletter, Nov 10, 2015 Point Clare Public School

Broad array of education projects underway at Henry Kendall enry Kendall High School is now well advanced with its School Plan directions for 2015-17, according to principal, Mr Andrew Backhouse.

The school now has six teams operating across the areas of: Learning Culture; Teacher Accreditation; Student Resilience and Wellbeing; 21st Century Learning; Strategic Communication; and, Student Literacy. These six teams have a broad array of dynamic and exciting projects underway that will make a real difference to our students and our school. Projects such as implementation of Mindmatters across the school, redesigning our student rewards system, creation of flexible learning

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spaces instead of traditional classrooms, implementation of the school as a Teacher Accreditation Authority, increasing our media profile, assessing all students against the Literacy Continuum, creation of the Personal Best Program, and redesigning teaching and learning programs with a focus on building skills through project based learning, critical thinking and creativity. “As well as the projects being undertaken across these teams, we are developing our Collaborative Peer Learning Program aimed at increasing

the quality of our teachers through peer observation, constructive feedback, codesign of lessons, peer coaching and mentoring,” Mr Backhouse said. By the end of 2016, all teachers will be involved in this program. These are just a handful of examples of the significant work being undertaken – the next two years will be an exciting and evolving time across Henry Kendall,” he said. Newsletter, Nov 13, 2015 Andrew Backhouse, Henry Kendall High School

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Student mentor crowned Volunteer of the Year reen Point resident, Ms Barbara Behan, was crowned 2015 Central Coast Volunteer of the Year by the Centre for Volunteering at a ceremony at Shelley Beach Golf Club on October 7.

Ms Behan was joined by other category winners Ms Annalise Jones of Wyoming, Ms Alanna Gayko of Mirrabooka and the Red Coat Volunteers from the Central Coast Cancer Centre. CEO of the Centre for Volunteering, Ms Gemma Rygate, said volunteers improve people’s lives by helping out and keeping people connected. “New research on volunteering in Australia shows that people give more than 743 million hours of their time each year, they’re the backbone of our community,” Ms Rygate said. Ms Rygate said Ms Behan won the regional NSW 2015 Award for being a dedicated mentor to more than 30 high school students over the past 15 years. “As a mentor, Ms Behan helps year 10 students

explore career options and provide support to students who are struggling in some way. “Ms Behan’s independent guidance helps students stay at school, make informed decisions about their future and know they are listened to and supported when students have no one else,” Ms Rygate said. ClubsNSW CEO, Mr Anthony Ball said the industry was proud to sponsor the Awards Program in order to help recognise volunteers across the state. “We appreciate the inspirational role volunteer’s play in our communities to help others. “These awards are an opportunity to put a spotlight on our volunteers and say thank you,” he said. NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, Mr John

Ajaka, said the awards were an opportunity to uncover and celebrate the great achievements of volunteers across NSW. “The NSW Government is proud to sponsor these awards because we understand the profound social and economic value of volunteering. “Volunteers are remarkable people who deserve our recognition,” Mr Ajaka said. Twenty regional Volunteer of the Year Award ceremonies are being held around the state. All regional winners will be in the running for the overall NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, which are announced at a gala event on December 4, 2015 to coincide with International Volunteer Day. Media release, Oct 7, 2015 Kylie Yates, The Centre for Volunteering

Drama project chosen for exhibition enry Kendall High School year 12 student, Ashleigh Arkell has had her drama individual project chosen for exhibition at OnStage 2016.

The exhibition features the best of the best in NSW for drama projects and showcases performances and projects from the 2015 HSC year cohort who have achieved phenomenal results. “Ashleigh will have her critical reviews displayed

along with only a few other reviews that have been selected from an extremely explicit selection criteria,” said Henry Kendall High School creative and performance arts teacher, Ms Jade Draper. “Ashleigh is extremely overwhelmed (as am I) and

excited,” Ms Draper said. “To be nominated is a huge achievement and now she can enjoy this excellent outcome,” she said. Newsletter, Nov 13, 2015 Jade Draper, Henry Kendall High School

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10-year-old raised $2,050 from cupcakes

incumber Public School student, 10-year-old, Milla Scarlett, raised $2,050 for the RSPCA by baking and selling cupcakes at her school for the RSPCA’s annual Cupcake Day.

As part of their ‘Positive Behaviour for Learning program’, Kincumber Public School students can earn vouchers for positive behaviour that can be traded in for rewards, one of which is the opportunity to organise a whole school fundraiser. “It’s always inspiring when a student chooses to use their personal rewards to benefit others in the community”, Principal, Ms Trish Peters, said. “I did this because I’m really passionate about animals and I love to bake,” Milla said. “Since the RSPCA relies on community support for funding, I thought I should do my bit.” Milla enlisted the help of her family to sell cupcakes at work, school and sporting events and even created her own website for donations. “I’m super grateful to my family and my school for all of their support. “Every cupcake you bake has the power to change animal’s lives and give mistreated animals a second chance at a better life,” Milla said. RSPCA Cupcake Day 2015 has raised $1,418,456 to date. Email, Oct 8, 2015 Jodie Holloman, Kincumber Public School

Milla Scarlett raised over $2,000 for the RSPCA

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Central Coast sculptor John J. Woulfe is the designer behind the memorial. His sculptures are a result of a lifetime living and working on and around the ocean. The memorial will be the main feature of the shipbuilder’s walkway which stretches from Kincumber through Yattalunga and Saratoga to Davistown. It will also include several more memorials along the walkway to honour individual shipbuilder’s families. Shipbuilders constructed at least 500 named vessels

in and around Brisbane Water between 1829 and 1953, although their story is not generally known, despite efforts of local historians. Almost every village around Brisbane Water – Kincumber, Davistown, Blackwall, Empire Bay and Daleys Point owes its beginning to shipwrights such as Rock Davis, who built an estimated 165 ships at Davistown and Blackwall, Jonathon Piper, who taught many local shipwrights their craft, George Frost, the Beatties and many others. The concept for the walkway originated when the late Lerryn Mutton, a

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member of the Rotary Club of Kincumber, was taken up with enthusiasm by club members over the idea. Gosford Council has given the club an interestfree loan to complete all the works which the club will repay over the next seven years. The opening is planned for 1:00pm on Sunday, November 29, opposite the main memorial at the bottom of Carrak Rd. Media Release, Nov 16, 2015 Tim Bowland, Public Relations, Rotary Club of Kincumber

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The Kava Kings will be performing at The Rhythm Hut

he Rhythm Hut will be celebrating Christmas with good music, drumming, dancing and good vibes.

The party will be featuring OKA, The Kava Kings, Dominique, plus DJs Fabila and Youngy, drum circle, food and bar, art space, chill out lounge and lots of goodies including lucky door prizes. OKA draws upon their indigenous connection to place and country through music. Their signature sound is an irresistible blend of influences spanning house, big beat, reggaedub, Roots, Jazz and world music forming a rhythm based sonic tapestry crossing cultural boundaries, embracing the future without losing sight of the past. Almost solely known through word of mouth, the unconventional growth of these Aussie boys defies the norm. Independently selling over 150,000 albums, they have shared the stage alongside inspirational acts Arrested Development, Finnley Quay, Xavier Rudd, Dehli to Dublin, Kinnie Starr, Digging Roots to name a few. OKA have thrived at festivals throughout Australia, Asia and North America including Montreal Jazz (CAN), Winnipeg Folk

(CAN), Green Room Festival (JAP), Earthdance and Joshua Tree (CA), Fusion Festival (GERMANY) Bali Spirit (INDO), Woodford Folk Festival, Rainbow Serpent, Splendour in the Grass (AUS) and Sydney Opera House (AUS). The OKA Collective includes captivating melody on guitar, sax, flute and woodwinds woven through organic juju beats of deep tribal fire; a sound and force that touches the heart and feeds the soul. Hailing from the South of Sydney, The Kava Kings bring a fresh new sound with their loose mash up of Gypsy, Rock, Reggae and Dub. Within two years, The Kava Kings have been headlining shows all over the country and their highly energetic performances have helped them earn a solid reputation. Amongst these shows they have played with many great International and Australian acts such as Mat McHugh and the Beautiful Girls, The Skatalites, Ash Grunwald, Bobby Alu and many more. Over the last two years, the lads have played five tours of the country and released their debut EP

‘Edge of the Earth’ which received Triple J airtime. Dominique Morgan is a dynamic solo artist based on the Central Coast. Dominique creates a concoction of vibes using elements of Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and pop providing a groovy dancing atmosphere for all who cannot resist tapping along to some creative sounds. Playing at many venues across NSW, Dominique has pleased and amazed many crowds of all ages performing at venues such as The Byron Bay Beach Hotel supporting US artist Dustin Thomas, Lizottes, as well as local festivals such as Mountain Sounds 2014 and the annual 5 LandsWalk. A former student from Country Singer Gina Jefferies’ workshops, Dominique received the Gina Jefferies scholarship award in 2010 and is currently recording her first EP with Rod McCormack, due to be released December 2015. The Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 5 at The Rhythm Hut. Media release, Nov 13, 2015 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

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School welcomes aged care residents for bingo

More free quality music at Erina on Thursday evenings

Students of Our Lady of the Rosary hosted a visit from aged care residents recently

esidents from local aged care homes came together at the Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School to enjoy a game of bingo and the company of students on October 16.

Residents said the morning was a success and commented on the well behaved and articulate students who played bingo with them. Ms Margot Jones, an attendee on the day, sent this letter to the school: “I was a guest at your school on Friday and I am writing to tell you how impressed I was with the behaviour of the children. “My carers were Sam

Quattro is now a new home for acoustic blues every second Thursday from November 26, with local hosts ‘BluesAngels’ and ‘High Steppin’ Muskrats’. As with the songwriter session, this will be high quality acoustic blues drawing from both local artists and further afield in the Hunter and Sydney, invited by the Coast’s acoustic blues guitar pro Greg Luland and blues harpslinger Tom Flood. Opening night will feature four-piece outfit ‘BluesAngels’ with their eclectic blues sounds ranging from New Orleans through Piedmont and hill country, skiffle, jump blues and more, just back from Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass and Katoomba’s acoustic blues central, Hotel Blue. Joining them as regulars will be Greg Luland’s authentic Piedmont, ragtime and other East Coast styles with ‘High Steppin’ Muskrats’ featuring Sydney harper Patricia Mifsud.

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and Olivia. “Taylor also spoke to me several times, another charming year six lass, whose name I can’t recall welcomed me and took me to the hall where the bingo morning took place. “As an ex-teacher, beginning teaching in 1945, I found the whole function delightful,” Ms Jones wrote. Newsletter, Oct 21, 2015 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

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The event includes a range of family activities and entertainment including storytelling, seasonal music and a visit from the big man himself, Santa. The lighting of the Christmas tree is expected

to take place around 8:00pm and residents are encouraged to bring along a picnic and blanket to enjoy an evening of festive cheer. Media release, Nov 12, 2015 Gosford Council media

uattro, home of free alt country music on the Central Coast with Bill Chambers’ fortnightly Thursday songwriter session, is about to double with Quattro Country Blues. Also on the bill are: pickers Rob Conway from the Hunter, joined by well-known local melodic harpman Old Man Rubes from ‘Johnny Devilseed’; Ray Falzon from Sydney; Hamish Baker from Sydney’s northern beaches; and, local soul and blues hero Peter Healy, formerly of ‘The Hurricanes’ and the ‘Muskrats’. Washboards, banjos, guitars and gobirons, doghouse bass, sax, clarinet, whistles, kazoos, spoons and who knows what else will be on show while Quattro’s bistro fare and well stocked bar will be open to satisfy your taste buds. If free quality music that won’t deafen you, plus fine food and drink sound good to you, make sure Quattro at the Platinum Building behind Fountain Plaza is on your calendar fortnightly except for Xmas Eve. Media release, Nov 16, 2015 Tom Flood, BluesAngels

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mnesty International are encouraging Central Coast residents to participate in their latest campaign “Write for Rights”.

On Saturday, November 28, Central Coast locals have the opportunity to pick up their pens, keyboards and mobile devices to join in Amnesty International’s global letter writing marathon which sees millions of letters around the world sent every year on behalf of prisoners of conscience and people at risk of human rights violations. “We’ve seen the power our letters can have,” said Amnesty International Central Coast group convener, Hale Adasal. Positive change has occurred due to this campaign with one of last

year’s Write for Rights cases, Moses Akatugba, being granted a full pardon after originally being sentenced to death at aged 16 for stealing three phones. “While before I felt all hope had gone, the story changed when Amnesty International came in”, Moses said. “The messages I received overwhelmed me. I regained hope.” Mr Akatugba told Amnesty. This year, people in the Central Coast and around the world will write on behalf of people such as ‘Maria’ in Burkina Faso, who walked nearly 170km over three days to escape a forced

marriage to a 70-year-old man who already had five wives, and US man, Albert Woodfox, who has spent over 40 years in solitary confinement after being convicted for the murder of a prison guard, even though the evidence against him is questionable. The Write for Rights letter writing marathon will be held between 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Jimmy G’s Cafe in Gosford on Saturday, November 28. Media release, Nov 16, 2015 Hale Adasal, Amnesty International central Coast Adam Ashley-Cooper and Casey Chambers have been chosen as 2016 Central Coast Tourism Ambassadors

entral Coast Tourism has announced two 2016 destination ambassadors, Ms Kasey Chambers and Mr Adam Ashley-Cooper.

C Two finalists in NSW Tourism Awards inalists in the NSW Tourism Awards for Excellence included the Coast’s own Australian Reptile Park and The D’Vine Group.

There are a total of 109 Finalists of which more than 40 sit within the Pacific Coast footprint featuring across 20 of the 29 major categories in the awards. “That’s a great result for the major tourism regions within The Legendary Footprint, Central Coast,

Hunter and the North Coast and again highlights the diversity and quality of established and emerging tourism product along the route,” said The Legendary Pacific Coast executive Officer, Ms Belinda Novicky. The Australian Reptile Park is a finalist in the Tourist

Attraction category and the D’Vine Group is a finalist in two categories, Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services and Excellence in Food Tourism. Media release, Oct 27, 2015 Sonia Fingleton, NSW Tourism Awards

The announcement was made during an industry event hosted at the Wyong Race Club, on October 19, 2015, Ms Chambers wowed the audience with an exclusive acoustic performance of ‘Not Pretty Enough’ and a Central Coast inspired song penned specially for the evening. She was accompanied on stage by the local duo, ‘Grizzlee Train’. Both ambassadors have a deep connection to the Central Coast, said Central Coast Tourism board chairman, Mr Craig Ellis. An Australian singer, song writer, story teller and local resident, Kasey Chambers, knew during her first visit to the Coast in the early 90s that this would be

the place she’d call home. International Rugby Union player and reigning Central Coast Rugby 7’s ambassador, Adam AshleyCooper, was born and raised on the Coast and no matter where he is in the world, he is proud and honoured to say he is from the Central Coast. Central Coast Tourism’s chief executive officer, Ms Robyne Abernethy endorsed the choice of ambassadors and said Central Coast Tourism is delighted to have two

internationally renowned locals as ambassadors. “Our ambassadors were chosen not only because they have a genuine bond with the region, but are also actively involved with the local community,” she said. Coinciding with the announcement of the ambassadors, the 2016 72page edition of the Official Visitor Guide to the Central Coast was released. Media release, Oct 19, 2015 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism

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

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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 4323 3890

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 Brisbane Water Historical Society • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270

Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management cco30s@live.com.au Support and educational group Green Point Community 7 groups across the coast Centre Central Coast Pension & Welfare Officer Network Provides information and referral Providing practical experience and confidence services, a meeting place for This group of Volunteers, Fellowship of First Learn the benefits to hearing community groups, OOSH trained by DVA, to look after Fleeters Central Coast aids Better hearing cave, exercize classes, school servicemen & women, meets at For anyone interested in early Australia Central Coast Ourimbah RSL Club at 10:30am holiday programs, playgroup, history or early family histories. 4321 0275 arts & craft, room hire, and 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. www.centralcoast.betterhearingaustralia. much more. 4322 1505 Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat org.au 4367 7591 10:30am Central Coast 50+ Singles 4323 1849 Central Coast Parkinson’s Kariong Neighbourhood Social Group Support Group Centre Invites Ladies & Gents for MUSIC We aim to help individuals and ‘KNC provides the local dinner, dancing - BBQs & their families better manage community with a meeting Socialising each w/e. Brisbane Water Brass living with Parkinson’s Disease Our friendly group can be place and hub for groups, Brass Band entertainment Guest speakers are a regular contacted for our monthly services and information. for the community playing programme all areas of the feature of our meetings. Regular activities include Early all types of popular music coast 2nd Tue - 1.30pm childhood clinic, free family Rehearsal every Tuesday 4396 3640 1800 644 189 law advice, active playgroup, 7.30pm-10pm 0437 699 366 computer classes, OOSH 0419 274 012 50pssg@gmail.com Central Coast Prostate services, fitness classes, arts Cancer Support Group & crafts, over 50’s friendship JAZZLEAGUE Gosford Politics (Gosford) group, youth group, social Live Jazz Bands - Come to in the Pub Meet last Friday Month groups and many more listen, Come to dance Come and solve the problems Terrigal Uniting Church services. We also have an Free - Every Sun of the world over a friendly 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal extensive resource and DVD Central Coast Leagues Club drink and a bite to eat. Guest 9.30am to 12 noon library for members to borrow. Gosford 2-5pm speakers. 4367 9600 KNC membership starts at only www.jazzleague.net First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern www.pcfa.org.au $5 per year. 161 Mann St, Gosford 4340 1724 Soundwaves 0438 363 108 Central Coast Prostate wwww.knc.net.au Men’s acapella 4 part harmony Cancer Support Group chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Rotary Club of (Wyong) Kincumber Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford North Meet last Monday Month Neighbourhood Centre Kieran - 0407 267 675 A very active community Toukley RSL Club • Exercise classes khutton58@gmail.com minded club with many projects • Yoga for adults and children Homes Ave Toukley jbthomson51@gmail.com focussed on assisting youth. • Community eco garden 10.00am to 12 noon If you are keen to support our • Room hire 4356 9300 Sydney Welsh Choir great projects, www.pcfa.org.au • Health support groups Cultural not for profit get involved with our fun club or • Counselling organisation performing at discuss joining, please contact • After school activities Dying with Dignity NSW, concerts and various venues to Graham Black 4363 1044 Central Coast promote the Welsh culture with 0410 509 071, www.kincumber.nsw.au Working to give those our singing, also performing for grahamblack@iprimus.com.au suffering unrelievedly from charity fund raising. Mingaletta Aboriginal terminal or incurable illness 4369 3378 Rotary Club of Torres Strait Islander the legal right to request & Kariong/Somersby Corporation receive medical help to die Tempo Terrific Community International service club The Mingaletta community Quarterly Meetings Showband improves lives of communities centre provides its members 4369 8053 Active showband available in Australia and overseas. and other community groups a to play at your community Fun-filled activities, fellowship meeting place and referal hub Gambling Solutions function. Wide ranging and friendship breakfasts. Phillip for education, health, well-being Gambling help counsellors repertuore. Always seeking new House, 21 Old Mount Penang and cultural programs through provide free, confidential, members, come and join us Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am consultative services and professional service to and have fun with music. 4340 4529 community programs. gamblers, family and friends. Follow us on Facebook kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Mon-Fri 9am 4pm Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Every Monday 5pm to 7pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina Gosford, The Entrance. Kincumber Uniting Church Seniors Computer 4342 7515 4344 7992 4365 4414 Club Central Coast Inc. admin@mingaletta.com.au www.tempoterrific.com Beginners Class PC or Mac, tempoterrific@live.com GROW - Grow Groups are Mon or Tues. Other Classes Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure small friendly groups formed to Mon to Fri, 10am to 12 and Learning Centre learn how to overcome anxiety, Tuggerah Lakes Showband md or 1pm to 3pm. Mthly Regular events Fitness, Yoga, depression, and loneliness An enthusiastic group of people Meeting with Guest Speaker, Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, and improve mental health & who play brass instruments, 1st Monday of month. All at Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, well-being. Weekly meetings meet every Tuesday and Kincumber Neighbourhood Bush walking, Indoor bowls, at Bateau Bay, Woy Woy and Thursday to rehearse their Centre. Information Zumba, Computer and Ipad a new group starting at Wyong crowd-pleasing music and play 02 4369 5692 courses, Bingo, Concerts on 1st soon. Grow is anonymous, free at community events and 3rd Thursday of month. and open to all. Bring a support Park Rd Band Hall U3A Central Coast Duffy Road Terrigal person if you like. Details 1800 Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm Mature age people are invited Joan 4384 5152 558 268 or 0407 406 669 to participate in a wide range of terrigal50plus@outlook.com www.grow.org.au courses to broaden the mind and make new friends Volunteering Meals on Wheels 0408 704 701 Central Coast Meals on Wheels www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Refer potential volunteers PLAYGROUP Delicious meals delivered free to community organisations Join us for a midday meal admin@gnnc.com.au

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

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

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

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

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. Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4323 3456 www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au 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

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

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

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

Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 9am - 12pm RSL Club 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441 Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Inner Wheel Club Spinning and weaving, of Terrigal patchwork and quilting, felting All Probus clubs have and other fibre and fabric crafts, Share friendship, social activities interesting guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, make new community quilting bees - Day as well as fundraising for local, national and international and Night Groups friends, fellowship, intellectual projects. 3rd Mon, 12noon 4325 4743 stimulus, and social activities. www.cottagecrafts.net.au Terrigal 50+ leisure centre, Duffy Road Terrigal Probus Club of Avoca Central Coast Lapidary 4369 0302 - 4384 1490 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Club Minerals & Gems Bowling Club Learn silverwork, Cabochons, www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/ Kincumber View Club Faceting, Enamelling, Stone avocabeach For ladies looking for a place Field-trips & fossicking 4382 3372 to make friends. Interesting Weekly Workshops PUBLIC SPEAKING speakers, lunch, bus trips, Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm movie days and home Thurs evening 6-10pm functions. 4th Tues Davistown 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Develop confidence by RSL Club 11am Ourimbah improving your speaking skills. 4390 2527 4362 2246 Meetings are entertaining and educational. Central Coast Women’s CCLC Indoor Bowls Health Centre Ladies - Mon 10am Brisbane Waters Breakfast We offer counseling, Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm Toastmasters Club therapeutic and social groups, 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm 8:30am-10:30am workshops, domestic violence 4363 2360 or 0403 994 313 2nd and Last Sat each month and abuse issues. All services - The Hive and Library Erina are provided by women for Fellowship of Shopping Centre women Australian Writers 0459 240 183 4324 2533 A friendly and supportive group www.cccwhc.com.au for new and old writers. Gives Blue Gum Flat encouragement and critique Toastmasters Soroptimist International of your work. Workshops and Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Brisbane Water competitions Mon 7.15-9.30pm Soroptimists speak for women 10am 3rd Sun Ourimbah RSL and girls of all nations through Conference room Gosford Hotel 4362 7227 awareness advocacy and 4363 2627 action by supporting national SERVICE GROUPS centralcoastfaw@live.com and international programs 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers National Parks Association Lions Club of Woy Woy Country Club, Dover Rd Central Coast 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Wamberal Twice weekly bush walks on the Leagues Club 4367 6331 Central Coast and further afield, 0478 959 895 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Make new friends and have fun varying distances and grades of while serving your community. difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, WOWGIRLS Wave fauna, floral, history. Keep fit of Wisdom Inc and make friends. Northern Settlement WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom 4389 4423 or 4332 7378 Services - Volunteers connects women and local Volunteers needed for friendly businesses around a common Spirituality in the Pub visits to the elderly in nursing theme of well-being. to share A forum with Q&A and two homes. wisdom and explore life’s People with a second language speakers prompt conversations potential. within the community & to encouraged to apply. Regular Powwows, WOW encourage dialogue about Training support provided Wisdom gatherings, WOW spirituality. 4334 3877 days and WOW courses check cvscc@nsservices.com.au 1st Tues March to October our website for activities. 2nd Tues November www.wowgirls.com.au SPECIAL INTEREST 7.30 to 9pm info@wowgirls.com.au Grange Hotel Wyoming Brisbane Water 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261 Caravan Club located on the Central Coast and looking for new members

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Distinguished guest speakers at special event r Julian Burnside QC AO, and Professor Patrick McGorry AO join Father Rod Bower for an afternoon discussion on the impact of past, present and future border protection policies on the wellbeing of asylum seekers.

The event will be held at Gosford Anglican Church on December 13. The distinguished guest speakers will address the issue from their own specialised areas of expertise. Men of incredible intellect, determination and compassion, the audience will no doubt be enlightened and inspired by their words. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions after the final

speech. There will also be the chance to mingle and continue discussions when afternoon tea is served at the end of the event. In addition to the speeches, there will be a very special musical performance. “Paeezeh Zendegi Autumn of Life” will be performed (for the very first time) by an orchestral ensemble of local Central Coast musicians.

Composed by Caitlin Yeo in collaboration with Salar Hs, “Paeezeh Zendegi” features a solo performance by Persian violinist Salar Hs. This event will be filmed for the television documentary “The Shadowland”, an independent production that has been commissioned by the ABC as a “Compass” special for 2016. Email, Nov 4, 2015 Central Coast for Social Justice

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

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, 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 18 Author talk, Mark Dapin, discusses his latest novel R&R at Kincumber Library, 6:00pm for 6:30pm Pink Rose Day Breakfast, L’isle de France, Terrigal, to raise money for Coast Shelter

Friday, Nov 20 Ben Woodham, Avoca Bowlo 7:30pm Battle of the Bands grand final, The Hub, Erina from 7:00pm

Saturday, Nov 21 Final monthly meeting of the Brisbane Water Historical Society for 2015, West Gosford complex, 1:00pm Lisarow Public School twilight markets, 27 McDonalds Rd, Lisarow, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Family Movie Night, Gosford Uniting Church Hall, 129 Donnison St, 7:30pm

Sunday, Nov 22 Avoca Beachside Market, Heazlett Park Foreshore, Avoca Beach, 9:00 am-2:00 pm The Jive Bombers, Central Coast Jazz League, Central Coast Leagues Club from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Wednesday, Nov 25 NAISDA end of year show, Kamu,

Carriageworks Sydney until November 28 Soils: Feed and Fertiliser workshop, 147 maidens Brush Rd, Wyoming, 11:30am to 1:00pm, bookings essential

Thursday, Nov 26 Knowledge for Life Choices info session, Green Point Community Centre including representatives from Opal Card, from 9:00am Thanksgiving Dinner with Wild Turkey, Reviver Bar, from 7:00pm, bookings essential Next Kincumber Konversation featuring Alannah Maycock, a nurse who has worked with asylum seekers on Nauru at 7:30pm Quattro Country Blues launch featuring BluesAngels and High Steppin Muskrats, 4 Ilya Ave Erina behind Fountain Plaza, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Annual lighting of Gosford City Christmas Tree, Kibble Park, including a visit from Santa, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Friday, Nov 27 White Ribbon Breakfast, Central Coast Men’s Interagency, Breakers Wamberal, 63 Dover Rd, Wamberal, 7:15am for 7:30am The Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre

Christmas Party, 4:00pm to 6:00pm, RSVP by Nov 23 for catering purposes

Saturday, Nov 28 Men From Earth, Laycock Street Theatre Narara Ecovillage Open Day from 1:30pm to 4:00pm followed by a talk by Dr Mark Donohoe “Between two environments, sustainable environments create optimal health” at 4:30pm The City Slider, Faunce St, Gosford, 9:00am Write for Rights Day, Jimmy Gs Cefe, Gosford from 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Sunday, Nov 29 Shipbuilders Memorial opening, bottom of Carrak Rd Kincumber, 1:00pm Paul Furniss’ San Francisco Jazzband, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Tuesday, Dec 1 Positive Support Network time capsule dedication and blessing ceremony on World Aids Day, St Mary’s Anglican Church, 3 Mann St Gosford, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, Dec 5 The Rhythm Hut Christmas Party 135 Faunce St Gosford, from 6:30pm

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Barbara Behan crowned Volunteer of the Year reen Point resident, Ms Barbara Behan, was crowned 2015 Central Coast Volunteer of the Year by the Centre for Volunteering at a ceremony at Shelley Beach Golf Club on October 7.

and provides support to students who are struggling in some way. “Ms Behan’s independent guidance helps students stay at school, make informed decisions about their future and know they are listened to and supported when students have no one else,” Ms Rygate said. ClubsNSW CEO, Mr Anthony Ball said the industry was proud to sponsor the Awards Program in order to help recognise volunteers across the state. “With almost 50,000 volunteers engaged in our industry, clubs across NSW know how vital and valuable volunteers are to their activities and operations. “We appreciate the inspirational role volunteer’s play in our communities to help others. “These awards are an opportunity to put a

spotlight on our volunteers and say thank you,” he said. NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, Mr John Ajaka, said the awards were an opportunity to uncover and celebrate the great achievements of volunteers across NSW. “The NSW Government is proud to sponsor these awards because we understand the profound social and economic value of volunteering. “Volunteers are remarkable people who deserve our recognition,” Mr Ajaka said. All regional winners will be in the running for the overall NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, which are announced at a gala event on December 4, 2015 to coincide with International Volunteer Day. Media release, Oct 7, 2015 Kylie Yates, The Centre for Volunteering

Terrigal land re-zoning approved proposal to rezone 8,400 sq metres of land at Wycombe Rd, Terrigal to R2 low density residential has been supported by Gosford Council at its ordinary meeting on October 27.

The land was zoned Conservation and Scenic Protection (rural small holdings) under an interim development order. Council’s report considered objections to the rezoning including those relating to the condition of Wycombe Rd, drainage and storm water issues. The planning proposal was placed on public exhibition and three objections were received. Council staff reported that the objections were either satisfactorily addressed or were operational matters able to be addressed in

any future development application for sub-division of the land. Council will require supplementary soil contamination testing to be undertaken as part of any future development application because of the potential presence of metals or pesticide contamination as a result of former orchard or market garden activities on the site. At the October 27 Gosford Council meeting, a speaker supporting the rezoning said that, if successful, it will lead to subdivisions and the future development of new

housing in the area. “Many people are desperate to find land to build their first home on and council should create opportunities. “It is important to acknowledge the housing shortage on the Central Coast because we are very limited in terms of green space,” he said. Cr Hilary Morris voted against the rezoning. Meeting transcript, Oct 27, 2015 Gov.137, Gosford Council agenda

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Alternative Avoca Theatre plans have been put forward for over ten years

Artist’s impression of Avoca Theatre Preservation Inc’s alternative two-theatre plan

voca Theatre Preservation Inc has been putting forward plans for a two-screen complex at the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre since 2004, according to spokesperson, Mr Mike Rubbo.

Mr Rubbo was responding to statements made in the Coast Community News on September 9 (Sawtell a good example for Avoca) by Mr Norman Hunter, that opponents to plans to redevelop the site had not put forward an alternative proposal. “We have been very clear as to what we think the solution is, what will allow the heritage charm of the theatre to be preserved and let it expand as well,” Mr Rubbo said. “It’s the two screen solution successfully adopted by other heritage cinemas in NSW,” he said. “We first proposed this idea around 2004, encouraged by Ms Lynda Hansen who was operating the cinema at that time and did so for almost 10 years. “Around 2005, we tested our idea with theatre patrons, giving them a choice between the Hunter design of the time and

a sketch, much like our present offering, and the vote was clear: 160 for the Hunter design and over 5,000 for our two screen proposal.” According to Avoca Theatre Preservation Inc, there are over 30 small cinemas in NSW. “Several have added second screens as we propose, and others wish to do so. “Ms Hansen said the challenge is to balance charm and choice. “What do you want: five screens with lots of choice but with your cinema a rabbit warren of lobbies, stairs and lifts, or a friendly cosy venue, suitable to the site and a few less movies? “She sees no economic necessity for more than two and believes they are doing quite well even as a single screen. “She was paying them, as her landlord, $6,000 a month in rent, had no liquor

licence, was giving free tea and coffee, and still making a profit. “Our two screen suggestion is practical and yet we are accused of offering nothing, of just being spoilers. “To go the extra mile, we’ve employed a graphics company to take our sketch of 2004 and draw up what a two screen solution could look like if done more professionally.” The brief given to the graphic artist was to retain the heritage charm of the balcony and French doors. The designer was instructed to add the second screen on the northern side in harmony with the main theatre. The two-theatre concept plans also include a small cafe with ocean views across the park and residential units at the back, but with a roofline in harmony with the whole and no higher than the two

Artist's impression of the theatre owner's preferred design for the remodelled theatre

storeys that zoning allows. “Our proposal would involve adding only a small number of seats. “Theatre two might have 50 or 60 seats and thus not increase the pressure on parking which is a huge problem in Avoca.” According to Mr Rubbo, the current theatre proprietor, Mr Norman Hunter has ignored the twoscreen initiative in addition to being unhelpful on heritage issues. He has asked Mr Hunter to name the well-known heritage architect he worked with to develop his plans for the redevelopment of the theatre. “Who is this heritage architect and how is it that his views are so far out of line with both the National Trust and the NSW state heritage office?” Mr Rubbo said. The theatre is listed with The National Trust,” Mr Rubbo said. “As far back as 2004, when the Hunters wanted just three screens and a convention centre on the site, the National Trust said

the ‘scale and mass of the development proposed is wholly inappropriate for this sensitive site and will only lead to a development that will detract from the simple architecture of the theatre and destroy its setting and therefore its meaning and relevance. “‘As a pivotal an important local landmark, the trust urges Council not to proceed with this draft LEP.’” According to Mr Rubbo, the NSW Heritage Office wrote to Gosford Council in 2005 that the proposed redevelopment was “an over development of the site and out of scale in terms of the existing cinema building. “It is further recommended that the cinema and its curtilage be listed as a heritage item on the Council’s LEP.” Mr Rubbo said: “Probably because no one at Council listened, the NSW heritage minister, Mr Mark Speakman, has now put what’s called an Interim Heritage Order on the theatre which means it will $4.90 Issue 103

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Lindsay Frew Constructions win three Hunter building awards

Ball games events held

all Games have been the sport of the season at Point Clare Public School recently.

The school’s own ball games carnival was hotly contested by all students. Teachers were impressed to see the effort and skills displayed throughout the morning. The children played Captain Ball, Tunnel Ball, Overs and Unders and Tugo-war. After Stage 2 results were added to Stage 3 results, the winning house was Girrakool followed closely by Wambina.

The District Ball Games Carnival was held recently at Ettalong Oval. The results of the day are not available at the moment, but many of the Point Clare Captain Ball, Tunnel Ball, Unders and Overs and Tugo-War teams made the final of their respective events. The children also took part in breaking the world record for Unders and Overs. Newsletter, Nov 10, 2015 Point Clare Public School

NSW Trade Commissioner seeks Coast exports to China rina business, Lindsay Frew Constructions, has been awarded one of the housing industry’s highest recognitions, as HIA-CSR Hunter Home of the Year.

The winner was announced at the HIACSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards at Western Suburbs Leagues Club on October 24, before a crowd of local industry leaders and peers from across the Hunter and Central Coast regions. Judged by industry professionals, the awards acknowledge the talent

of designers, builders, suppliers and manufacturers who plan and construct quality new homes, townhouses, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor projects. Located on the Central Coast, the 2015 Hunter Home of the Year had earlier in the evening taken out the ‘Custom Built Home of the Year and the Bathroom of

the Year awards’. Against strong competition this spectacular custom built home espouses attention to detail. ‘A great example of superb workmanship, brilliant design and clever choices of new and recycled materials’, said the judges. HIA Hunter Executive Director, Mr Craig Jennion, congratulated Lindsay

Frew Constructions and all Hunter Award winners and finalists. Overall winners in major categories will now represent the HIA Hunter region at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards in 2016 to compete for national titles against winners from other HIA Regions. Media release, Oct 25, 2015 Greg Weller, HIA-CSR

her Jones, the NSW Trade Commissioner based in the Guangzhou region of China, is visiting the Central Coast on Monday, November 23 as part of the NSW Trade and Investment Tour.

Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP has welcomed the visit to discuss with local businesses potential opportunities as a result of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement. “This will be beneficial to the region when the Commissioner returns to China having seen first hand

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Gallichan wins NSW Netball team competes player of the week award arara wicketkeeper-batsman, Pete Gallichan, won the Carlton mid-regional player of the week award after scoring an entertaining century against The Entrance on the opening day of their two day fixture (October 24 and 31).

Batting at number three, Gallichan found himself in the middle early on in the innings after opener Matthew Friend (7) was dismissed. Gallichan went on to score a stylish 154 runs, with his innings including 21 fours. He was the common factor in a 60 run second

wicket stand with Christopher Brockwell (38), and a 201 run, third wicket partnership with Daniel Beswick (81). Gallichan was eventually dismissed with the score on 301, with Narara finishing the day on 7-323 from 90 overs. In reply, The Entrance was bowled out for 206,

with Gallichan taking two catches. The Carlton Mid Regional Player of the Week award is presented to the player judged to have produced the most influential performance in a match across regional NSW.

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Three state coaches selected from the Academy n addition to developing some outstanding basketball players, the Central Coast Academy’s ClubsNSW Basketball program has also developed some excellent coaches.

Will Granger, Drew Fenton and Tim Hudson have all recently been appointed to head coaching roles within NSW Basketball, a first for any regional academy in NSW. Will Granger is a coach for the Gosford City Rebels and has been involved with the Academy as a coach for over four years. His hard work and dedication has been recognised in being appointed as coach for the U/16 NSW Country men’s team. “I feel privileged and grateful to have the opportunity to coach and mentor the young athletes of NSW country in 2016,” Granger said. “I have been spoilt over the years in terms of development for my coaching here on the Coast and I owe that to the Central Coast Academy of Sport,

Gosford City Basketball Association and NSW Country Basketball,” he said. “I also need to personally thank my parents for always pushing me to do what I want to do and this is just the beginning of my hopefully long, coaching career. “I am excited for the challenge to compete at the National Championships in Victoria and will strive to create the best possible experience and achieve the best possible result for the athletes selected”, Will said. Will Granger joins two other CCAS coaches as a state coach, first being Drew Fenton, also from the Gosford City Rebels, who will be coach of the U18 NSW Country women’s team. Tim Hudson from Wamberal has been chosen to coach the U20 NSW

men’s team. All three have been heavily involved in coaching the CCAS Basketball Squad over a number of years. Ian Robilliard, managing director of CCAS and former head coach of the Sydney Kings said: “With three out of five state coaches being involved in coaching the CCAS Basketball Squad, it establishes the program as one of the best in the state, not just for the athletes, but also the coaching development it provides. “I would like to personally congratulate all three coaches and wish them every success at the respective National Championships,” he said. Media release, Nov 12, 2015 Email, Nov 12, 2015 Djuke Bromley, Central Coast Academy of Sport

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eriods of heavy rain didn’t help the crowd numbers for the Central Coast Mariner’s home game against the Wellington Phoenix at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, November 8.

The Walmsley entertainment spectacular was attended by 6,460 fans, down from the over 8,000 that attended the season opener against Perth. The Mariners dominated most of the match, which was an important one for the Phoenix to win as they publicly announced they would fight for their right to remain in the A-League. Despite their commanding performance, the Mariners ended up sharing the points with Wellington as the full-time

score was one all. Roly Bonevacia, Wellington’s number four, was given a yellow card for his tackle on Fabio Ferreira on the half way line in the opening minutes. Former Mariner, Michael McGlinchey, opened the scoring eight minutes into the first half, built from the assistance of an accurate cross from Krishna to McGlinchey’s feet in the box. Even though the score remained 0 to 1 until half time, the Mariners held 60

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per cent of the possession, playing high with next-tono defenders staying back to help keeper Izzo ward off some swift counter attacks from Wellington. Just before the 20th minute, Mitch Austin’s speed got him into a great spot behind the Wellington defence to cross to O’Donovan who just could not get to the ball. Caceres took a punt next from outside the 18-yardbox, but that was too wide. Phoenix keeper Glenn Moss stopped a shot from Fabio Ferreira at the 22nd minute. As the rain started bucketing down, Roy O’Donovan’s equalizing goal at the 30 minute mark was clearly offside and Mr Moss managed to get his hand to a strike by Rose five minutes before half time. The home side went to the change rooms at half time one goal down. First-half highlights for the home side were the strong partnership between Storm Roux and Fabio Ferreira resulting in some lively wide attacking play. Roy O Donovan also managed to get himself into good spots throughout the first 45 minutes but the Wellington Phoenix looked rather dangerous on the counter at times as the Mariner’s focus on attack left them regularly vulnerable at the back. The defensive highlight of the game for the Mariners was an excellent Izzo save 59 minutes in, when Bonevacia lined up a strike

that was met with a notable Izzo dive and finger-tip deflection. One of many Mariner’s corners gave Jake McGing an opportunity to score with a header but strong defensive work from Phoenix’s Justin Gully kept him out. Minutes later McGing fired again but was wide of his mark. A Josh Rose cross gave Ferreira his best chance in the second half but he too was off target. An O’Donovan header at the 76th minute was the striker’s third goal for the Mariners in three home games. The entertainment kept coming in the closing minutes of the match with near misses from Heffernan, Ferreira and McGing. Unfortunately, the entertainment didn’t result in winning goals for the Mariners. The young Joshua Bingham made his first home appearance for the Mariners as a second-half

sub and showed promise. The match stats give an interesting insight into how the game was played. Mariners took 15 corners compared with two for the Phoenix. The home side had 17 shots to the Phoenix’s eight. “I haven’t seen the official stats but I think we got the ball in the box 40 times or so, that’s what we’re about,” said coach Walmsley after the match. “We knew what threat they were on the counter attack, we knew what threat they are in general play, their ability for McGlinchey and Bonevacia to get into pockets. “We knew that if we could squeeze them and restrict their space, that we could stop the majority of their threat,” he said. “Of course if you give the ball to them early in the game and they score off it, it allows coach Ernie Merrick, who’s an astute tactician, to set his stall onto hold onto to that and make life difficult for us.

“You could see the amount of work that Ferreira and Austin did up the line, Ferreira has a hamstring niggle which is the most disappointing part of today, but credit to him for getting that many crosses in. “I’ve got incredible belief, we’re a side in the making and we are relishing the freedom that we’ve got to go and attack teams. “There will be a day where we convert far more and the belief will grow into the next game and if we can use that performance as a platform to go to the Jets and get a result away from home, which will be the first time in a long time, then that will do wonders for us and there’s a lot of belief that we can do that.” The Mariners now face Newcastle at John Hunter Stadium on Saturday, November 14. Match summary, Nov 8, 2015 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Match notes, Nov 8, 2015 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Melbourne City celebrate their win over Canberra at full time

osfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Coast Stadium was the venue for the Westfield W League match of the round between champions Canberra United and Melbourne City on Sunday, November 8.

Melbourne City underlined their credentials by defeating Canberra by four points to two in the round four clash. Goals from Marianna Tabain, Larissa Crummer, Aivi Luik and Kim Little plus a player of the match display from Jess Fishlock proved too much for United in a pulsating contest. High-flying City took the lead in only the fifth minute with a goal simple in its execution. Matilda striker, Lisa De Vanna helped create it with an inch-perfect through ball to Welsh international maestro Fishlock. The midfielder may have been tempted to shoot herself, but decided on the easy option and slipped a pass past the onrushing keeper, Lydia Williams to allow Tabain the simplest of tasks to slot in her fourth goal of the season. It was double-delight for Melbourne six minutes later as they went further ahead with another straightforward goal.

De Vanna was the architect again, slicing open the square United back-four to allow another Matilda, Crummer a clear run on goal. The Westfield W-League top scorer rounded Williams and rolled home her fifth of the campaign. Canberra settled after that nervy opening and fought back into the match as Matilda Caitlin Munoz tested Trudy Burke with a long-range shot that the City custodian did well to clutch. The keeper could do nothing in the 29th minute though, as United pulled a goal back. Munoz played in Ashleigh Sykes and the forward picked her spot to bury her 18th Westfield W-League goal into the corner. Stephanie Catley then hit the base of the post with a fantastic effort for Melbourne and Laura Alleway was wasteful when left free in front of goal, her header drifting wide, before De Vanna rattled the

crossbar with a thumping drive that had Williams beaten as City upped the ante. They got the third goal their performance deserved as Luik curled a stunner into the top corner close to halftime. The Champions chances of getting back into the match were given a boost twelve minutes into the second half when De Vanna was given her marching orders for appearing to swing an elbow, off the ball, at United captain Nicole Begg. With the player advantage, it took Canberra three minutes to get back into it as Begg squared for Michelle Heyman, to slot home from close range in off the far post. But with United pushing for an equaliser, Melbourne hit them on the break and Scottish star Little clipped in the fourth, and deciding goal, to keep Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100 per cent record alive. Media release, Nov 8, 2015 W-League media

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