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Liberals refuse to support call for independent inquiry he Central C o a s t ’ s two NSW Government sitting members, member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch and parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald have refused to support the Mountain Districts Association’s calls for an independent inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain landfill.

Coast community News also asked Central Coast’s Labor MPs whether or not they were prepared to publicly support the community’s calls for an independent inquiry. At the time of going to press we had not received a response. Mr MacDonald said he would “continue to take the advice of the responsible minister and the appropriate state agencies in the management of the Mangrove Mountain landfill. “That advice is that the operator is compliant with its consent and conditions,” Mr MacDonald said. “We have an obligation to act on evidence and will continue to closely monitor the landfill,” he said. Mr Crouch also referred the matter back to the minister for the environment and heritage

A leachate pond on the landfill site showing two exit pipes in the bank, upper one (left of middle) allegedly used for discharge

and assistant minister for planning, Mr Mark Speakman. In a written statement, Mr Speakman said: “I am advised that the results from monitoring by water quality experts from the Office of Environment and Heritage have not shown any evidence to suggest the landfill is having a negative impact on the Ourimbah catchment water quality or stream health. “This is also backed by the annual ground water quality monitoring reports submitted to the EPA by the landfill operators, as well

as catchment and drinking water quality monitoring by Wyong Water,” he said. “The EPA will continue to monitor the landfill site, conduct regular water quality testing and will make these results available to the community,” he said. Mr Speakman did not answer several questions sent to his office by Coast Community News. In response to a question as to whether the minister believed the EPA could be relied on to make a reasonable assessment of any possible threat to the Central Coast’s

water supply posed by the landfill, given that the authority stands to make millions of dollars’ worth of fees associated with reinstating the landfill operator’s licence, Mr Speakman said, “Waste levies paid on waste deposited at the Mangrove Mountain site go into consolidated government revenue.” He was also asked if he had received the 170page submission from the Mountain Districts Association calling for an independent commission of inquiry into the landfill

and he was asked to declare whether or not he would support the community’s calls for such an investigation. Mr Speakman’s statement did not directly answer either of those two questions. Meanwhile, Dr Stephen Goodwin from the Mountain Districts Association called the EPA’s Environment Line to report a pollution incident on Tuesday, March 1. “The complaint was about discharge from one of the sedimentation ponds on the Mangrove Mountain

Waste Landfill site (EPL 11395),” Dr Goodwin said. “Discoloured water in this discharge was running downhill into the catchment of the Ourimbah Creek system and the Central Coast water supply and had been for some time,” he said. “The discharge is an irrefutable fact and is a constant flow coming from the landfill site. “The most likely origin of the flow is from a sedimentation via two PVC pipes embedded in the pond wall in a strip of wall adjacent to the Mangrove Mountain golf course. “Both pipes are set at a low level so that when the pond is fuller, as is the case presently, these pipes are not obvious. “To ascertain the location of these pipes would require a deliberate effort to access this area from within the site and they may not be visible even then, due to the turbidity of the water. “In relation to this matter, later on Tuesday, I was rung by an officer of the EPA who had attended the Mangrove Mountain Waste Landfill site during the day, regarding the details of my pollution complaint. “In the course of this I was asked to provide photographic evidence, which I did. “Earlier, I had been rung by Ms Jenny Lange, acting head of EPA Waste, Newcastle, to discuss Continued P3

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he Mountain D i s t r i c t s Association has called on NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird to hold a Commission of Inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain Golf Course Remodelling and Landﬁll Project.

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Edna celebrates 92nd birthday The Roving Rubies celebrated the birthday of Ms Edna Fowler from Woy Woy on January 26. Edna has been a member of the Roving Rubies for the past seven years and ofﬁcially turned 92 on January 31, although the Roving Rubies celebrated a few days earlier with a bikini pool party. She was recognised in the group as a talented cake decorator and for dress making, including hand smocking, and special dresses for deceased babies. More than 40 Roving Rubies attended the pool party at a member’s home for Edna’s

birthday. The founder of the group, Ms Marlene Klintworth, also known as Queen Lilimarlene, said she formed the group when she first moved to the Central Coast as a way of meeting people. There were now 130 Roving Rubies, women between the ages of 45 and 92 who wanted to “learn how to grow old disgracefully”. Edna is an excellent example of the benefits of being a Roving Ruby, said Ms Klintworth. She still lives in her own home and is fiercely independent. She walks without a stick, still has excellent hearing, plays lawn bowls and has a golf handicap of 22. Her three tips for longevity are healthy living, happy hour and

good friends. A little sip of brandy to ward off infection or a case of the nerves is a good practice, according to Edna. The Roving Rubies have so far knitted 267 rugs to foster children on the Central Coast. “Through Wesley Mission we have just about given every foster child on the Central Coast a rug,” Ms Klintworth said. The Roving Rubies have regular mufti Mondays for knitting and talking and also have lunch meetings. Ms Klintworth said new members were welcome. For more information email rovingrubies@optusnet.com.au Interview, 28 Jan 2016 Marlene Klintworth, Roving Rubies

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Ms Claire Podlich, president of Mountain Districts Association, wrote to Mr Baird on January 29 to formally request the Commission of Inquiry. The Association’s request for a Commission of Inquiry documents, in great detail, the history of the Mangrove Mountain landfill since it was first approved in the 1990s through to the current suspension of the operator’s licence. The EPA is currently working its way through the process of setting new licensing conditions that will allow the operator to resume dumping waste at the landfill. “We are concerned that both Gosford Council and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) have failed to exercise their respective statutory responsibilities regarding the Mangrove Mountain Memorial Golf Course Remodelling and Landfill Project,” Ms Podlich said. The letter to Mr Baird cited “27 unanswered questions relating to EPA licensing breaches and 12 issues of concern with Gosford Council actions resulting in a tangled and complex web of mismanagement and deliberate avoidance of legal responsibility. “The failure of both the EPA and Gosford Council has put the Central Coast water supply at great risk of serious contamination that could threaten the health of the Central Coast population,” Ms Podlich said in her letter to the premier. The letter to Mr Baird alleged that there had been: “Unlawful excavation into the sandstone groundwater aquifers

Mountain Districts Association has questioned the management of leachate ponds including those in the photo and run off

resulting in interference with groundwater flow and the high risk of contamination of ground water with potential contaminants such as arsenic and hexavalent chromium presenting a high future risk to the regional population.” It argued that another reason a Commission of Inquiry was needed was that: “Despite community concerns and despite concerns of officers of Gosford Council over time, the complicit involvement of Gosford Council with the landfill operator in a mutual agreement to add a further 1.317 million cubic metres of waste to the site in 2014 and of Gosford Council with the EPA in negotiating the terms of a revised licence 11395 with the operator to regulate this waste volume. “This will result in a total volume of waste 25 times the original approved volume.

“This waste will require the installation of a six million litre capacity leachate holding pond,” the letter contends. Ms Podlich’s letter was also critical of the agreement to approve the establishment of a new excavation pit for Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) up to 955,448 cubic metres as part of the 2014 Land and Environment Court deal. “The excavated VENM will expand…will then occupy a volume of 1.137 million cubic metres outside of the regulated area and an undisclosed volume within the regulated area,” the letter said. “The landﬁll project is situated on top of a watercourse that is in the catchment of the Ourimbah Creek system. “This system is a major source of fresh water for the Central Coast.”

Ms Podlich’s letter and extensive supporting documents from the Mountain Districts Association contend that surface run off from the landﬁll runs into the creek system in two directions, via Hallards Creek and via Stringy Bark Creek. Wyong Council directly pumps out of Ourimbah Creek into Mardi Dam that supplies Wyong residents with potable water. Gosford Council pumps from Mardi Dam into Mangrove Creek Dam that supplies Gosford residents with potable water. The Mountain Districts Association has documented what it considers to be “unacceptable outcomes” that have occurred at the landﬁll site between 1998 and 2016. For instance, its submission states that 10 times the volume of waste

permitted under the original Gosford Council development consent (DA 23042/1998) was allowed to be deposited in the landfill licensed area under Environment Protection Licence 11395 between 1998 and 2012. The association’s call for a Commission of Inquiry is also based on what it considers to be a “lack of confirmed evidence that the original licensed landfill site was lined with an impervious membrane to prevent “leachate” (liquid leaking from the waste held within the landfill) from reaching groundwater aquifers. It also contends that an original pond used to capture leachate was actually buried (submerged) under the licensed landfill mass. Systems to manage leachate and storm water runoff that were designed for the original approved volume

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of waste are “manifestly incapable of dealing with present amounts of waste, particularly during periods of high rainfall,” the submission said. The 13-page letter from Ms Podlich to the NSW premier was supported by two extensive appendices. The first was a 54-page photographic dossier of water and leachate management issues at the Mangrove Mountain landfill following a major rain event in January 2016. The second appendix provided Mr Baird with 96 pages of information in support of the association’s call for a commission of inquiry. The Mangrove Districts Association has also sent the premier draft terms of reference for the Commission of Inquiry. It has also called for interim measures to be put in place while the veracity of its claims is assessed and responded to. “We request that no further action be undertaken or approval given with regard to Environment Protection License 11395 by officers of the EPA,” it said. In support of its requests, the Mountain Districts Association has written a summary of the actions of the EPA in relation to its administration of the licence issued to Verde Terra Pty Ltd that it argued would justify the extension of the current suspension of the company’s licence to dump at the Mangrove Mountain landfill. It has also written an extensive list of what it alleges are failures by Gosford Council reaching back to the original development application received in 1998 and working through to the Land and Environment Court orders and settlement offer negotiated in 2014. Letter and supporting documents, Jan 29, 2016 Claire Podlich, Mountain Districts Association Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan MP, visited residents of Lancaster Pde who have not yet moved back into their units and have been living in a variety of rental and shared accommodation since the September hail storm. The storm caused ceilings to collapse and extensive water damage to the properties with most units in Lancaster Gardens being completely gutted due to damage. Ms Barbara Champley said she had been living in her unit for the past 25 years and had never lodged an insurance claim in her life. “I do own my unit but I don’t know what I have got now, only an empty shell,” she said. “I was down at The Entrance that day and someone rang and said you’d better come home. “When I got to Bateau Bay the hail was like snow. “When I put the key in the door, there was water pouring through the ceiling, through the light ﬁttings, so I went to get help, but by the time I got back, the whole ceiling fell in, and after that, everyone’s ceilings

had any clothes. “I want the work to start, there are 14 units in our complex and the whole 14 are affected by this and we want some communication to know what is going on. I am feeling very down about it all,” she said. Mr Mehan said he had been working with the local community and the strata company to see works completed and residents moving back into their homes. Mr Mehan threatened to name and shame insurance companies that are not giving the storm damaged area the attention it deserves. “It has been four months since the September hail storm and locals are still struggling to have their homes repaired,” Mr Mehan said. “All of the residents of Lancaster Gardens were fully insured, yet they are still waiting for their insurance companies to begin work on their homes. “These houses have been sitting empty since David Mehan MP along with Barbara Champley and Phillip and Patricia Cupples view the damage September with major management Champley wants to return the mould, but since then, repairs yet to begin. seemed to do the same,” strata “The insurance company, according to to her own home as soon nothing has happened. Ms Champley recalled. as possible, “There is no indication companies need to According to Ms Ms Champley. clearly She initially stayed “I’ve lost nearly of when the work will be communicate Champley, the insurer with residents and begin was “very slow from the with her sister, then in a everything that I owned,” done. motel, then an apartment she said. “I do have contents ﬁt outs on the houses so beginning”. “Before Christmas insurance as well, but these people can get back At ﬁrst the residents at The Entrance, and since were “stunned” and not Christmas she has been we had a meeting that is with a different to living their lives.” with everyone and the company, but it is not sure who to turn to for staying with a friend. Media release, Feb 11, 2016 The insurance insurance company came much use yet, because I help. David Mehan, member for The Entrance Between September company has helped with out and it all looked very haven’t got anywhere to Interview, Feb 12, 2016 and December they living costs, but at nearly promising, then we had put anything. Barbara Champley, “I have hardly even mainly dealt with the 80 years of age, Ms workmen cleaning out Bateau Bay

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Bold new Gosford Alive Master Plan unveiled with a $650 million price tag

Mehan outraged at delay in storm damage repair esidents of the Bateau Bay area are still struggling to repair their homes following the violent hail storm that struck the area on September 17 last year.

p r i v a t e developer and owner of the Imperial Centre has acquired Kibbleplex from Gosford Council and has promised to deliver a complete reinvigoration of Gosford’s ‘civic heart’ over the next 15 to 20 years.

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Dredging dispute appears no closer to resolution The on-going dispute between Gosford Council and the State Government over dredging the Brisbane Water Channel appears no closer to resolution, with both parties denying responsibility. The NSW Department of Primary Industries - Lands has issued a statement denying responsibility for dredging the channel, saying it was the council’s job. Gosford Council has denied this, claiming that the State Government was responsible. Dredging work undertaken by the council at Ettalong was for “beach replenishment … not to address navigation issues”, according to Council’s director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger. The dispute has resurfaced with calls from Marine Rescue Central Coast for dredging, and warnings to the boating public of the dangers with the channel having moved and narrowed. The Department of Primary Industry public affairs manager Mr John McClymont said the department was responsible for

dredging to maintain navigation access to government-owned maritime infrastructure. Mr McClymont said that meant the department’s responsibilities were limited to “coastal harbours and river entrances where breakwaters have been constructed to assist in providing stable navigation conditions for boating access”. However, according to Mr McClymont: “There is no stateowned maritime infrastructure in this area of Brisbane Water. “Responsibility for dredging in local waterways, such as Brisbane Water, has in the past been delivered by local councils with support from the State Government. “Gosford Council did not apply for funding for this site under the last funding round for Rescuing Our Waterways,” he said. However, Ms Jaeger said that the NSW Department of Primary Industries (Crown lands) owns the estuary and Roads and Maritime Services is responsible for making sure channels can be navigated safely. “The NSW Government is responsible for making sure that the Ettalong channel can be safely

navigated by boats and other vessels, not Gosford Council,” Ms Jaeger said. “Around two years ago, Gosford Council spent over $500,000 to dredge and move a signiﬁcant amount of sand from the Ettalong Beach sandbank directly offshore from the Lance Webb Reserve as part of beach renourishment works,” she said. “The sand was not taken from within the Ettalong channel. “The purpose of this project was not to address navigation issues within Ettalong channel, but rather to improve the amenity of Ettalong Beach in line with Council’s foreshore and coastal zone management planning. “We are currently looking at what options are available to complete future renourishment works at Ettalong Beach. “However at this stage, council has ruled out buying and operating its own dredge to complete these future works,” Ms Jaeger said.

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Peninsula People Power starts People Power on the Peninsula is a new group of like-minded residents who want to activate community debate on council amalgamation, green spaces, reinstating NSW government services, petrol prices and youth homelessness. Mr Jack Lloyd from Umina has convened the group, which at the moment has 12 members. “We are going to try and have a conversation and get some

community action going around the five issues we have identified as being critical to the future of the community on the Peninsula,” Mr Lloyd said. He said he hoped other Peninsula residents concerned about the five identified issues would join the group via its Facebook page. The group’s page is “closed” so discussions are not public and new members need to ask to join. Interview, 18 Feb 2016 Jack Lloyd, Umina

Lederer Property have unveiled their purchase of the empty Kibbleplex building and their plans to develop a proposed new urban precinct in the Gosford CBD. The total capital investment in today’s dollars will be $650 million and the new precinct is expected to house around 4,000 people in 1,600 apartments. Lederer Property’s general manager of property, Mr Marek Ristwej said the purchase price of the Kibbleplex building remained commercial in conﬁdence as the sale transaction had not yet been settled between Lederer and Gosford Council. The group has described the plan as an “exciting and unprecedented 15-20 year vision to transform the heart of Gosford CBD”. The Master Plan for ‘Gosford Alive’ outlines a proposal to bring to life a thriving new urban precinct across a 5.8-hectare site in Gosford CBD, just minutes from Gosford Train Station. Once complete, the Master Plan will deliver new homes and employment opportunities for the city, accommodating population growth and enabling

Gosford to establish itself as the capital of the Central Coast. The Gosford Alive Master Plan has been developed in partnership with worldclass architects Conybeare Morrison (CM+). It includes the complete transformation of Kibble Park into a popular family destination incorporating

new water features, a multi-purpose performance space, enhanced playground, new cafés and restaurants and a market venue. The Park will become a buzzing focal point for the revitalised CBD, according to Lederer Property. On the site of the existing Kibbleplex Centre, Lederer

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Property intends to build a contemporary mix of apartments, featuring striking architecture that reflects and celebrates the region’s natural beauty. The apartment precinct will be delivered over the next five years, heralding a new city living experience for Gosford. Residents will benefit

from new shopping, food and entertainment experiences with an additional 8,000 square metres of retail/commercial space and 300 more parking spaces, proposed as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the Imperial Centre. This will happen over the project’s 15-20 year horizon

and extends on the work Lederer Property has already done at the Imperial Centre. Due to the capital investment value of the project, NSW planning legislation requires that the DA is determined by the Joint Regional Planning Panel who will make the decision based on the report provide by Gosford Council. “Lederer Property is committed to creating a vibrant, welcoming city centre for the Central Coast Region that delivers long-term benefits to the community, Mr Ristwej said. “As such, residents are invited to drop in to a series of community events being held across the city throughout February and March including: Gosford Alive pop up at ‘Sundae in the Park’, a Gosford Alive pop up city tour, and community information sessions.” Starting on February 29, Gosford Alive is hosting free fitness camps in Kibble Park in partnership with sporting personality, Jane Flemming. Residents can find out more about the sessions and how to get involved at the ‘Sundae in the Park’ event at Kibble Park on February 28. Media release, Feb 22, 2016 Natalie Cameron, DEC PR Interview, Feb 24, 2016 Marek Ristwej, Lederer Property Jackie Pearson, journalist

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he NSW Branch of the Australian Labor Party will soon be calling for nominations to preselect a candidate for the Federal Electorate of Shortland following Ms Jill Hall’s decision not to nominate. “It has been an absolute honour and privilege to represent the wonderful people of Shortland in Federal Parliament since 1998 as well as representing many of them in State Parliament as Member for Swansea and in Lake Macquarie as a councillor,” Ms Hall said. “As the ﬁrst woman elected to any state or federal lower house seat in the Hunter, I am pleased to see so many Labor women now representing electorates,” she said. “The people of Shortland have been my inspiration, and to be their voice in Canberra has been extraordinary. “I want to put on record my thanks to my husband Lindsay and the rest of my family for supporting me while I took on this amazing job. “I know they have also made many sacriﬁces along the way. “After 18 years as a Federal Member of Parliament, I believe it is the right time to retire and

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move on to the next stage of my life. “I have made this decision in consultation with Lindsay and my family and it will be wonderful to spend more time with them in the beautiful area where we live,” she said. In addition to her achievements for the Hunter Region, Ms Hall listed the highlights of her career in Federal Parliament as: being part of the Parliament during Kevin Rudd’s historic Apology to the Stolen Generations; securing Federal funding to

expand local GP clinics; and securing funding for a new Headspace service in Lake Haven. “I will continue to work hard in Parliament and in the electorate right up until the next election, whenever that is called. “I remain passionate about a number of national and local issues and I will keep ﬁghting for justice and fairness wherever I can. “There will be a rank and ﬁle pre-selection in the Shortland Electorate and local branch members will determine who will be the next Labor party

candidate. “I am sure the membership will elect an outstanding candidate for the next election. “Labor can win the next election and Australia will have a government lead by Bill Shorten which will deliver a fair and equitable society where every child can have access to a quality education and where your access to health is determined by your need and not your ability to pay. “Labor believes in equality of opportunity and protecting the rights

of workers and the living standard of pensioners and families,” she said. Parliamentary leader of the ALP, Mr Bill Shorten said the party offered its thanks to Jill Hall for her service to the people of Shortland and parliament. “In more than thirty years of service as a rehabilitation counsellor, a local councillor, a State MP and the Member for Shortland, Jill has [strived] every day for a fairer, more equal and more inclusive Australia. “She has been a formidable champion for the rights of Australians

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with disability as well as the great Labor idea of equality of opportunity, in everything from education to healthcare. “As party whip, Jill carried out her duties with good humour and great patience, striking that delicate balance between maintaining discipline and encouraging camaraderie. Media speculation about the preselection of Hall’s replacement started before she had announced her retirement. The Australian Electoral Commission’s federal boundary adjustments have abolished the seat of Hunter, currently held by the ALP’s Joel Fitzgibbon, shadow minister for agriculture and a key power broker of the party’s NSW right faction. There have been reports that the ALP has planned to ‘parachute’ Fitzgibbon into either Shortland or that he will be moved into the seat of Charlton and its sitting member, Labor backbencher Pat Conroy, would be moved to Shortland. Anne Charlton has already been preselected to stand for the ALP in the seat of Robertson and Emma McBride has been preselected for Dobell.

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Eileen celebrates her 102nd birthday

Services NSW staff instructed not to tell of bus, says MP

Peninsula Village resident Ms Eileen Banks recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. Eileen was born in the East End of London and spent her childhood at New Cross attending Brockley Central School. She then attended Lewisham College where she studied shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, geography, French and English, which enabled her to become a secretary. “I enjoyed work and retained many of the skills I learnt during my career,” Ms Banks said. “My father, Robert, died when I was four years old but I still had a happy childhood,” she said. “I used to enjoy playing in the snow and was a bit of a prankster who liked to participate in the school plays, often with the leading role.” Eileen was also a keen swimmer and won many medals. “My youngest daughter moved to Australia and had her ﬁrst child. “She wanted her mum close so I moved to Australia in 1974 to be closer to them. “I settled in Cremorne and worked as a secretary in Sussex St, Sydney. “I moved around for a few years and then settled here on the Coast eight years ago and have been a resident at Peninsula Village for

Services NSW instructed its call centre staff not to advise the public of its shuttle bus service from Woy Woy to Gosford, Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has claimed.

Eileen Banks recently celebrated her 102nd birthday

the last six years.” Ms Banks said her lifetime achievement had been learning to use a computer when she was 82 years old. “My typing skills helped me immensely. “I enjoy playing games, sending emails to family and friends and surﬁng the net. “I also like to read biographies, poetry and writing poetry. “In my younger days I used to enjoy cooking, sewing, knitting and making jams and chutney. “I like to keep my mind active with my computer and will often

google things of interest to increase my knowledge. “It took me a long time to settle into life at Peninsula Village, but I’m quite happy now. “I enjoy visits to the wellness centre and most days I do my own thing, which is to play games on my computer or iPad, emailing and Face Timing my daughters Sonja and Gillian in England. “The staff at Peninsula Village are wonderful and very caring,” she said. Submission, 26 Feb 2016 Eileen Banks, Woy Woy

Services NSW cancels shuttle bus Services NSW has cancelled a promised shuttle bus between the Peninsula and the Gosford Services NSW Centre due to “low patronage”. “A shuttle bus between Woy Woy and the Gosford Service Centre was provided though was cancelled due to low patronage,” a statement from the media unit of

Services NSW said. The statement also provided a phone number 137788, that residents on restricted licenses or who cannot get to the Gosford Services NSW Centre for other reasons, can call to make an appointment with a mobile service. The number connects the caller with the ﬁrst point of contact for all Services NSW inquiries. The Peninsula News called

the number and was told that appointments could be made with the mobile service each Wednesday at the Peninsula Community Centre. Since being made available in October 2015, there have been 112 customers served out of a possible 390 booking spaces as at February 8. Media statement, 19 Feb 2016 Dom Costello, Services NSW

The shuttle bus service has now been stopped due to lack of patronage. Ms Smith said she discovered the “misleading and inflammatory” instruction after initially ringing the call centre as an ordinary member of the public. Her call also revealed that call centre staff were unaware of the difference between the shuttle bus service and the “mobile service” offered at the Peninsula Community Centre, and call centre was also telling callers that a mobile service did not exist. Ms Smith rang the call centre herself after she was told by residents that when they rang the designated phone number to make an appointment for their RMS business using the mobile service, they were advised that there was no such service and they needed to go to Gosford. “When the phone was answered, sure enough I was informed that there was no such service available. “Without revealing who I was, I asked the very pleasant young lady to check further. “After waiting on hold for a while, the operator came back to me and I was informed that she had contacted the Services NSW office in Gosford and they had advised her that there had been such a service but that it had been discontinued as the bus service had never been used. “It then became apparent that the operator was talking about a different service, not the mobile service located at the Peninsula Community Centre. “I then identified myself as the local member of parliament and explained that I thought there was some confusion as the service was still operating. “The officer then kindly read to me a letter that was on her

computer advising staff that there was a shuttle bus service available to pick up qualifying RMS customers from the old RTA site in Woy Woy and take them to the Gosford Services NSW facility. “I was further told that there was no need for people to book this service as it was a round-trip service that ran on a continuous basis. “The officer, after having read further down the information on her computer, told me that there was an instruction that this service was not to be advised to the public. “Between lack of advice to the community of the mobile RMS licensing facility and a phantom shuttle bus service that the community wasn’t to be told about, there is little wonder that the service is not as fully utilised as it could be. “A service that is not allowed to be advised to the public can hardly be expected to be in high demand. “No one was aware of the secret service to Gosford.” Ms Smith said that the mobile service came into being after the Baird Government closed RTA centre in Woy Woy, to assist the elderly living on the Peninsula. “Unfortunately, advertising and notification to residents living on the Peninsula advising them of the service has been close to nonexistent,” she said. “People still visit my office on a regular basis asking for help due to the difficulties they have in accessing RMS services in Gosford. “These people are totally ignorant that the mobile service is available to them. “It really is a bad state of affairs when our State Government is blaming the elderly in our community for not utilising services they are kept totally ignorant of. “I fought long and hard alongside local residents to keep RMS service facilities on the Peninsula and that fight is far from over. Media statement, 3 Mar 2016 Jane Letteri, Office of Kathy Smith

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he Central C o a s t ’ s two NSW Government sitting members, member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch and parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald have refused to support the Mountain Districts Association’s calls for an independent inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain landﬁll.

Coast community News also asked Central Coast’s Labor MPs whether or not they were prepared to publicly support the community’s calls for an independent inquiry. At the time of going to press we had not received a response. Mr MacDonald said he would “continue to take the advice of the responsible minister and the appropriate state agencies in the management of the Mangrove Mountain landﬁll. “That advice is that the operator is compliant with its consent and conditions,” Mr MacDonald said. “We have an obligation to act on evidence and will continue to closely monitor the landﬁll,” he said. Mr Crouch also referred the matter back to the minister for the environment and heritage

A leachate pond on the landﬁll site showing two exit pipes in the bank, upper one (left of middle) allegedly used for discharge

and assistant minister for planning, Mr Mark Speakman. In a written statement, Mr Speakman said: “I am advised that the results from monitoring by water quality experts from the Office of Environment and Heritage have not shown any evidence to suggest the landfill is having a negative impact on the Ourimbah catchment water quality or stream health. “This is also backed by the annual ground water quality monitoring reports submitted to the EPA by the landfill operators, as well

as catchment and drinking water quality monitoring by Wyong Water,” he said. “The EPA will continue to monitor the landﬁll site, conduct regular water quality testing and will make these results available to the community,” he said. Mr Speakman did not answer several questions sent to his ofﬁce by Coast Community News. In response to a question as to whether the minister believed the EPA could be relied on to make a reasonable assessment of any possible threat to the Central Coast’s

water supply posed by the landfill, given that the authority stands to make millions of dollars’ worth of fees associated with reinstating the landfill operator’s licence, Mr Speakman said, “Waste levies paid on waste deposited at the Mangrove Mountain site go into consolidated government revenue.” He was also asked if he had received the 170page submission from the Mountain Districts Association calling for an independent commission of inquiry into the landfill

Waste Landfill site (EPL 11395),” Dr Goodwin said. “Discoloured water in this discharge was running downhill into the catchment of the Ourimbah Creek system and the Central Coast water supply and had been for some time,” he said. “The discharge is an irrefutable fact and is a constant flow coming from the landfill site. “The most likely origin of the flow is from a sedimentation via two PVC pipes embedded in the pond wall in a strip of wall adjacent to the Mangrove Mountain golf course. “Both pipes are set at a low level so that when the pond is fuller, as is the case presently, these pipes are not obvious. “To ascertain the location of these pipes would require a deliberate effort to access this area from within the site and they may not be visible even then, due to the turbidity of the water. “In relation to this matter, later on Tuesday, I was rung by an officer of the EPA who had attended the Mangrove Mountain Waste Landfill site during the day, regarding the details of my pollution complaint. “In the course of this I was asked to provide photographic evidence, which I did. “Earlier, I had been rung by Ms Jenny Lange, acting head of EPA Waste, Newcastle, to discuss Continued P3

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essentially the same information. “To date, my complaint made to the Environment Line and subsequent clarification and corroboration with these two officers has been verbal. “But I have since seen the response from the EPA to an investigative reporter for The Sun Herald, Ms Natalie O’Brien, and am extremely unhappy with what has all the hallmarks of a whitewash and lack of integrity. “The statement that ‘No evidence of a siphon pipe or a discharge from a pipe was found by EPA officers’ beggars belief.” The EPA statement via Ms O’Brien was the second time within a week that the Mountain Districts Association was informed of outcomes from the EPA and Minister Speakman in relation to the landfill. The first was when Mr Speakman issued a statement to the Sun Herald that he would not be supporting the community’s calls for an independent inquiry. “So now I am going to describe the incident in writing and I am requesting a written response. “On January 7, it was noted that a flow of sediment-laden water was

Discharge from P3 exiting landfill beside spillway from sedimentation pond Feb 24

exiting the side of one of the sedimentation ponds at the base of the wall and flowing down the golf course, back under the fence, and exiting the site beside the spillway in the NE corner and thence into the creek system. “There was an irrigation controller located within one metre of the exit point. “This information was included with photos in our submission to the premier. “Evidence was found of two white pipes buried horizontally low in the bank of the pond. “The pipe further west is

the one of concern, and in line with the out-flow. “On January 17, following a severe storm, the area around the fence line was silted up. “On February 24 the exit point from the base of the same sedimentation pond had been opened up so that there was again murky water flowing strongly from there and into the creek via the same channel. “Across the nearby path, a pipe in line with the discharge point had been excavated and a take-off installed, to which was

attached a rubber garden hose. “It beggars belief that the EPA ‘investigators’, who had reportedly spent the whole day at the site, had not observed any of this, and managed to conclude that there was no evidence of a pipe or discharge from the landfill. “Why did the EPA not dig back from the outlet to see if there was a pipe there? “Why did they not follow the pipe attached to the irrigation line back to see how it is related to the outflow?

“If the EPA wants to restore the trust of the community, this further episode of collective blindness is not going to do it. “Cloudy water seemingly in breach of the 50 milligrams per litre of total suspended solids limit stipulated in Section L2.4 of the EPL 11395, dated May 3, 2012, has been constantly flowing out of this pond, probably for two years, since the pond was constructed. “This pond does not just contain rainwater. “It has been observed

NEWS receiving water from other ponds around it, including Cell W. “We remind the EPA of its own assertion that no runoff is permitted to leave the site. “This latest incident is occurring at the same time as, and despite, the still unresolved EPA investigation into the ‘uncontrolled discharge’ from the NW corner of the regulated area into the catchment of Hallards Creek, which also flows into Ourimbah Creek and the Central Coast water supply. “There is clearly evidence of a discharge from the sedimentation pond onto the golf course flowing downhill into the catchment. “There is evidence of pipes embedded in the pond wall. “Photographic evidence is provided of this,” Dr Goodwin said. Coast Community News has requested a response to Dr Goodwin’s allegations from the EPA. Email, Mar 8, 2016 Michael Cox, office of Mark Speakman Email, Mar 2, 2016 Mitchell Cutting, office of Scot MacDonald Email, Mar 4, 2016 Stephen Goodwin, Mountain Districts Association Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Minister’s claims overlooked key facts he Mountain D i s t r i c t s Association (MDA) has questioned the NSW minister for the environment’s interpretation of ground water test results and has been deeply disturbed by the way the NSW Government had treated its calls for an independent inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain landfill.

Dr Stephen Goodwin, spokesperson for the association, said claims made by the NSW minister for the environment, Mr Mark Speakman that water quality monitoring had shown no evidence the landfill was having a negative impact on Ourimbah catchment or stream health overlooked key facts and were not correct. “Perhaps the most damning statement of all was the claim that creek testing results [completed two months after the pollution incident was reported] was backed up by annual groundwater

Discharge travelling downhill along fenceline to re-enter landfill on bend Feb 24 quality monitoring reports submitted by the landfill operators,” Dr Goodwin said. “These annual groundwater monitoring reports actually show the opposite to that claimed. “In the period 20012014, the data show that there were 25 incidents where the level

of arsenic was equal to or greater than the maximum concentration recommended for drinking water in Australia. “While these were taken from groundwater and not drinking water, nevertheless these are serious grounds for concern. “It makes us wonder

what exactly did the EPA test the creek water for. “Aside from the normal direction of water flow in the groundwater aquifer that could take the contaminated water towards the local community and the agricultural and water bottling users, MDA is equally concerned about

the high risk to the Central Coast drinking water supply. “One of the monitoring points at the north east side of the waste landfill routinely records the presence of arsenic in annual monitoring reports. “The extreme slope of the waste mound at this point means that leachate

containing arsenic and other toxic contaminants could easily flow towards the catchment of the Central Coast drinking water supply. “There is absolutely nothing underneath the waste mound to prevent this escape from happening”, he said. Dr Goodwin said the Mountain Districts Association had little confidence in the adequacy of the present ground water sampling protocols. The sampling sites are few in number and sampling bears no relationship to whether there has been a dry or wet weather period, and in fact, many samples have been returned as not taken because of insufficient ground water to collect a sample. “The number, location and frequency of site samples is in need of critical review. “Leachate movement is known to be extremely slow under these conditions and it could take several years for arsenic and other toxic contaminants to make their appearance, and by then, it would be too late.”

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and were not correct – Dr Goodwin Dr Stephen Goodwin also said: “MDA is deeply disturbed with the way its lengthy and factually detailed Submission calling for a Commission of Inquiry into the failings of the EPA and Gosford Council to exercise their statutory responsibilities regarding the landfill has been treated by the NSW Government. “It was addressed to the premier to ensure that it received an impartial and thorough assessment on merit and for an outcome to be communicated directly to MDA. “Clearly Mr Speakman and the EPA were the last offices it would have expected to be engaged in the assessment, but that is exactly what has happened. “It was obvious to MDA that it would be hardly likely that the EPA would want to investigate its own shortcomings; and so it proved. “To date, MDA has yet to receive a response, yet it has heard through a number of media sources

View from golf course towards landfill fence at P3, note set-up being installed to also use discharge for irrigation Feb 24 that the minister does ‘not consider an inquiry into the operation and regulation of this facility necessary’”. “It is evident that the minister either did not take the trouble to read

the submission or had a pre-formed view about ‘no inquiry’, because the reasons given for his decision have nothing whatsoever to do with the facts presented to the government.

“To simply say it is the role of the EPA to monitor and regulate the landfill, and to leave it at that, conveniently overlooks the fact that it is equally the responsibility of the EPA, in accordance with

development consent. “In the case of the Mangrove Mountain Waste Landfill, this is DA23042, issued by Gosford City Council in 1998. “To accept the amended statement as a fact then opens up the claims made against the EPA by MDA in its submission, which of course neither the minister nor the EPA would want to see aired in public.” “As a first step towards regaining the community’s trust, the Mountain Districts Association calls on the EPA to commission a thorough independent e n v i r o n m e n t a l assessment of the Mangrove Mountain Waste Landfill site to ensure that this outcome can be achieved.”

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Council is responsible for location and building Performing Arts Centre he hunt for the best location for a performing arts centre in Gosford continues.

“Gosford Council is actively looking for the best location possible in Gosford’s city centre for a regional performing arts centre to make sure the full potential of this vital community facility can be realised,” Gosford Council’s chief executive officer, Mr Paul Anderson said. “For example, a potential site may include the corner of Mann St, Georgiana Tce and Baker St in Gosford’s city centre, possibly as part of the recently approved development for this site. “I can confirm that Council has allocated $10 million towards a regional performing arts centre in Gosford. “In March 2015, the NSW Government also committed to provide $10 million for the construction of a performing arts centre together with $2 million for the construction of a conservatorium.

An artist's impression of the Waterside development at street level , the development is one location being considered by Gosford Council for a performing arts centre Photo CKDS Architecture

“In December 2015, the Australian Government also confirmed that Council’s application for $10 million in funding under the National Stronger Regions Fund for a regional performing arts and conference centre had been successful. “At this time, the federal member for Robertson

confirmed that council is the responsible authority for determining the location of a performing arts centre. “The remainder of the old Gosford Public School site is owned by the NSW Government and any questions about that site need to be directed to it. “We are continuing to

liaise closely with a number of community and other groups about a regional performing arts centre, including those who are opposed to developing a performing arts centre in Gosford’s Memorial and Rotary Parks,” Mr Anderson said. In terms of the preference

to use the site of the former Gosford Public School as a performing arts centre, member of Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks has confirmed that it was never planned to be a performing arts precinct. “The land was not slated for a recreational and cultural zone,” Ms Wicks

said. “Labor knows this because Senator Deborah O’Neill stood on another site twice to propose funding for a Performing Arts Centre elsewhere,” she said. “The Turnbull Government is also investing $10 million in the Performing Arts Centre and it is up to Gosford Council to settle on the location,” she said. “This is the first time the city has had the money to build this vital piece of community infrastructure,” Ms Wicks said. “Council is responsible for building the performing arts centre, including deciding on its location. “The $10 million from the Turnbull Government ensures the council now has the funding required.” Media statement, Feb 24, 2016 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Email, Mar 7, 2016 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Qualified success over dangerous Kariong intersection ember for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP delivered an update to the 3,000 residents who signed a petition to address an accident-prone intersection in Kariong, with Gosford City Council outlining a plan to fully fund the upgrade.

“The dangerous black spot on the corner of the busy Woy Woy Rd and Langford Dve in Kariong has been the scene of at least 16 accidents in recent years,” Ms Wicks said. “It is just metres away from a community centre,

a childcare centre, tennis courts, homes and small businesses. “In the lead-up to the 2013 election, I pledged to fight to get this intersection fixed. “Together with some great local residents such

as Peter Pauling, Fiona Lloyd and Yvonne Hart, we gathered a petition of around 3,000 signatures calling for action. “The funding required by Gosford Council at the time was $675,000. “I am proud to say that

the Coalition Government delivered on this funding in the last two budgets. “But as I stand here today, the intersection still has not been fixed and Council has now advised that the cost has gone up to $1 million. “We have seen some vital progress from council with a motion moved by Cr Bob Ward and seconded by Cr Jeff Strickson and amended by the deputy mayor, Cr

Craig Doyle, to ask what was happening. “The outcome is that council will request that the NSW Government’s Roads and Maritime Services commit, with Council, to a 50/50 funding of the shortfall to help build a midblock signalised pedestrian crossing. “It is welcome news and I thank Gosford Council for their decision. “But what we really need

to see are shovels in the ground soon before another accident happens. “I look forward to continuing to work with Council and fight for our Kariong residents to ensure this urgent upgrade at the Langford Drive intersection is complete.” Media release, Feb 25, 2016 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks

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Gosford CBD now has over $1billion worth of development applications in train

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Kibble Park may receive a facelift from the Lederer Group

osford Council has achieved what many thought was impossible, attracting over $1 billion worth of potential development to Gosford’s city centre.

According to Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, since mid-2014, council has received $1.01 billion worth of development applications for the city centre alone. Around $740 million worth of these applications has now been approved by Gosford Council and the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel, and currently about $270 million in applications is still being assessed. This does not include

the recent Lederer Group announcement for Kibbleplex and the Imperial Centre. “To crack the magic $1 billion mark for development applications in Gosford’s city centre is well beyond the wildest expectations of many people,” Mr McKinna said. “I doubt this amount of investor confidence in such a short period has ever been seen anywhere on the Central Coast.

“I’m more confident than ever that Gosford is on the cusp of a generational change that will see it established as the Coast’s capital. “This is all due to the hard work of my fellow councillors, our CEO and his staff, and Gosford City’s passionate community, to highlight what our prime, waterfront city has to offer. “What we need now to seal this legacy is to see more and more cranes in

the skies over Gosford, just like the first ones that went up in October last year,” he said. Council’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson said that even more development applications were expected to roll through the door very shortly. “We’re expecting to see another huge influx of applications over the next month, with our extension on floor space and height bonuses for eligible city centre development set to wrap up at the start of April,” Mr Anderson said.

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COSS land future classification still unresolved he future classification of Gosford’s Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS) land is still the subject of ongoing discussions between Gosford Council and the NSW Government.

“As part of our Environmental Lands and Urban Edge Study we are considering the principles and recommendations that came out of the review of environmental zones on the far north coast of NSW,” Gosford Council’s chief executive officer, Mr Paul Anderson added. “The reason we deferred Coastal Open Space System (COSS) land from the Gosford Local Environment Plan in 2014 was because we did not agree with the previous State Government’s zoning recommendations for this precious, environmentally important land,” he said. “We are now working with the NSW Government, in particular the NSW minister for planning Mr Rob Stokes, to get the best outcome for the community, council and state government when it comes to safeguarding COSS land. “I would like to again assure the community that council’s vast Coastal Open Space System, which currently includes over 2,500 hectares of land across Gosford City, is protected and is not being reviewed as part of the Environmental Lands and Urban Edge Study,” Mr Anderson said.

Kincumba Mountain Reserve is part of the Coastal Open Spaces System “Council is currently looking at the most appropriate zoning for land that was deferred from the Gosford Local Environment Plan in 2014,” he said. “Our Environmental Lands and Urban Edge Study will make sure we strike the right balance between protecting Gosford City’s important environmental areas and managing the natural, future growth expected across the region,” he said. “At this stage, we expect the study will identify land with significant environmental value that needs to be safeguarded and ensure urban growth is managed and delivered in the right areas where vital services, facilities and

other infrastructure can be accessed. “Feedback from our community will be a key part of this study. “By identifying the most appropriate zoning for these deferred lands, we’ll be able to update the Local Environment Plan, fulfil the NSW Government’s planning requirements and give many Gosford landowners more certainty,” Mr Anderson said. Media statements, Feb 19 and 26 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Kibbleplex sale information finally unveiled detailed report into the sale of Kibbleplex has finally been made public by Gosford Council.

The site was purchased for $13 million, according to a report to the March 8 general meeting of Gosford Council. The report said the $13 million price was “at the top of the registered, independent valuation range for the property”. The council report confirmed the property had been acquired by the Lederer Group, which is a Sydney based property owner and developer who owns the adjacent Imperial Shopping Centre and is committed to the enhancement of the Gosford CBD. Proceeds from the sale will be used for a variety of purposes including: preparing a CBD Car Park Strategy; relocation of the Smart Work Hub; delivery of a new library and other education facilities on Mann St adjacent to Council’s Administration Building. The site will remain a commuter car park for the immediately foreseeable future, even though it is now in private ownership. Council originally acquired the Kibbleplex site for $11 million in 2011, subsidised by a $7 million grant from the Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Cr Vicki Scott, who had been critical of the secrecy around the sale of Kibbleplex said she

An artist’s impression of the Lederer Group’s concept for the redevelopment of the Kibbleplex site

had requested the report in response to the many questions she had received from community members during the past year about the building’s future. “It could have been avoided if we had been more inclusive with the community on the sale of Kibbleplex,” Cr Scott said. “I have recently seen an impression of what a proposed development on the Kibbleplex site would look like and apparently the public and council found out about it through large media coverage at the same time,” she said. Cr Scott said she had received calls questioning her about inclusion of Kibble Park in the Lederer Group’s concept plan for the precinct. “Councillors have not

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been involved in any discussion about the takeover or use of public land,” Cr Scott said. “I ask the mayor that you ensure that the community at all times be proactively consulted if possible and that councillors be able to carry out their represented duties if possible,” she said. Gosford Council’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson said a confidentiality clause had been signed by Gosford Council with the Lederer Group as part of the exchange of contracts that included a requirement for council to keep details confidential on the basis Lederer was going to use the period of time prior to settlement to put together a master plan. “Kibble Park has not been discussed with Gosford

Council,” Mr Anderson said. “It is simply a concept plan the Lederer Group has put together and covers what they could do in a voluntary planning agreement when they get to the stage of putting together concrete plans about what they could do in redeveloping the site at some time in the future,” he said. “It was their opinion that given the magnitude of what they were talking about, they wanted to do something other than what would occur in the normal public consultation period.” Cr Gabby Bowles said: “I do understand some of the point Cr Scott raised about the community coming second in terms of receiving information, but I think the CEO has outlined that quite

clearly. “The situation council found itself in with Kibbleplex when it was purchased, was that council thought it could become something but as we went down through time, it became clear it wasn’t going to return to the community what was expected,” Cr Bowles said. “Council achieved a greater return than it spent on it. “I think council should be congratulated for the outcome it has achieved here,” she said, outlining the funds the sale of the building would return to the community, including the regional library. She also said that many parks and reserves in the Gosford area had been gifted from or embellished by private developers. Cr Hillary Morris said she took exception to a remark in the report that public perceptions of Kibbleplex had been grossly inflated. “The reason why public expectations have been high, is because for the past four years, we have been talking it up,” Cr Morris said. She also suggested the expenditure on establishing the smart work hub in the building had been “folly”. Mr Anderson responded that: “At that point of time, we were still working through a proposal of what we can do with that part of the building.” He said funding for 60 per cent of the smart work hub had come from the NSW Government and that all the hardware and equipment, the “smart bits”, were very relocatable and reusable. Cr Bob Ward said

that the Lederer Group’s commitment to spend $650 million over the next 20 years in the Gsoford CBD should not be overlooked in the debate, as it would be the biggest project that the Central Coast had ever seen. In closing the debate, Cr Scott said her issues were not about the sale of Kibbleplex, but about community consultation and inclusion. “I do not have an issue with the proposal, with Lederer, with the Sundae in the Park. “I drove past Kibble Park that Sunday and it was the most people I have ever seen in there. “My issue is to please keep the community involved in some of these issues, and by leaving out councillors, you are leaving out the community, because we are their elected representatives,” she said. The lack of discussion between council’s staff and councillors meant that Cr Scott did not know how to answer the community’s questions about Lederer’s concept. “Let’s be proactive and look for ways we can consult,” she said. Cr McKinna said he wished to remind councillors that they had given their consent for the CEO to act on their behalf and get the deal done. Agenda item, Mar 8, 2016 GRO. 10, Gosford Council ordinary meeting Meeting transcript, Mar 8, 2016 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Multi storey Point Frederick CDO losses development refused to top $19 million A T o date, losses from investments in Collateralised Debt Obligations (CDOs) have been confirmed as totalling $19.12 million by Gosford Council’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson. Mr Anderson was responding to questions from Coast Community News about Gosford Council’s exposure to any further losses from the remaining CDO it owns. “Since 2009, council has regularly and publicly acknowledged any losses suffered as a result of investments in CDOs,” Mr Anderson said. “Regular investment reports are provided to councillors as part of public council meetings and an investment register is published on our website each month,” he said. “To date, the total capital losses on Council’s CDO investments are $19.12 million.” Mr Anderson also responded to a question about why Gosford Council did not join the (now successful) class action by multiple local councils, when Gosford had been identified in the NSW Government’s Cole Report as the biggest loser. “When the Cole Report was published in 2008, Council had the largest CDO exposure and largest estimated losses,” Mr Anderson said. “Any decision council has made, or may possibly make, in relation to any

potential legal action regarding past CDO investments is subject to confidential legal advice and information. “As such, it would be inappropriate for Council to make any further comment in response to this question,” he said. Mr Anderson confirmed that Gosford Council had never used Local Government Financial Services or based its CDO investment decisions on their recommendations. “Council did not use Local Government Financial Services,” he said. “All of Council’s CDO investment decisions were based on recommendations from Grange/Lehman Brothers Australia.” In 2008, the NSW Office of Local Government (OLG) advised that councils should not solely rely on advice from the issuer of investments and should seek independent financial advice. In 2011, the OLG removed the ability of councils to make a deposit with Local Government Financial Services. Media statement, Mar 3, 2016 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

$9 million residential development in Point Frederick has been refused by Gosford Council.

The proposal included two separate residential flat buildings up to six storeys and comprising 23 units on Masons Pde. Assessment of the application determined that it did not comply with a number of local planning controls, particularly relating to side setbacks and separation from adjoining development and would have had adverse overshadowing impacts on nearby properties. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna informed community members who attended the ordinary meeting on March 8 that the DA had been refused and would not be discussed at the meeting. The site is on the eastern side of Masons Pde, Point Frederick, and contains an unused Chinese restaurant building. The site has an area of 1,012 square metres and street frontage of 14.986m to Donnison St. There is a large camphor laurel tree on the site which would be removed as part of the development. The site is highly visible from the Central Coast Hwy and has direct views to the west to Brisbane Water close to Gosford Swimming Pool. The submitted proposal was originally for two separate six storey flat buildings containing 27 units, located over common basement parking.

the site of the refused residential development on Masons Pde

Following issues raised in public submissions, the applicant submitted an amended plan which reduced the height of the building in part, and reduced overall unit numbers to 23. The revised proposal complied with the LEP Floor Space Ratio (FSR), however does not comply with a number of other planning controls including LEP building height (in part), the LEP Design Excellence requirements, side setbacks and site coverage under DCP 2013 and SEPP 65 in relation to building separation and overshadowing impacts on the neighbouring development. “The proposal would result in adverse shadow impacts on the adjoining unit development to the south; adverse amenity impacts on surrounding properties and due to a poor quality design, is out of keeping with the streetscape and future

development in this highly visible location adjacent to the Central Coast Hwy,” a staff report to the council meeting advised. Thirty three public submissions were received raising concern with overshadowing, amenity impacts, non-compliance with planning controls and other issues. Council has, on a number of occasions, requested amended plans that address and minimise the impacts on adjoining properties, however to date the various amendments suggested have not significantly reduced the impacts on the adjoining Araluen Apartments to the

south or provided a design considered to provide a high quality outcome for the site context. “All relevant matters under Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, section 89 of the Local Government Act, the objectives of the zone and the principles of ecologically sustainable development have been considered and the proposal is recommended for refusal,” the staff report said. Agenda item, Mar 8, 2016 GOV.14, Gosford Council ordinary meeting Meeting transcript, Mar 8, 2016 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Coast’s longest serving State or Federal politician to retire

Council sends final merger submission but by no means was it unanimous

Lake Haven, Charmhaven and Gorokan moved from Hall to Dobell

The NSW Branch of the Australian Labor Party will soon be calling for nominations to preselect a candidate for the Federal Electorate of ...

The deadline has closed for members of the Wyong Community, and for Wyong Council, to make submissions relating to the merger of Wyong...

Ms Karen McNamara MP, federal member for Dobell, has welcomed new constituents to her electorate following the Australian Electoral ...

Council responds to northern suburbs’ revolt

Developer gains $3 million windfall from council

Standing Committee on Health holds inquiry in Dobell

Lake Macquarie Council’s proposal to adjust its boundaries to absorb northern areas that currently sit in the Wyong Local Government Area has been labelled a diversionary tactic and a blatant land grab.

The Gwandalan and Summerland Point Community has labelled Wyong Council’s refusal to take ownership of land promised to the community, a management and governance failure.

Federal member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara MP warmly welcomed the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health to Dobell on February 19, as part of their nationwide public inquiry into ...

Fund raiser at Mingara

Hundreds expected to participate in Black Dog Ride

Lions fund new blood-fl ow monitor

Over 500 riders are setting off from The Entrance on Sunday, March 20 as part of Black Dog Ride’s annual one-dayer to revive national conversations...

Long Jetty Health Care Facility’s dialysis unit received a new blood-ﬂ ow monitor valued at more than $45,000 as a result of the donation of ...

A fund raising campaign for a Berkeley Vale cancer sufferer will culminate in a starstudded concert at Mingara Recreation Club.

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Peninsula News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2256 & 2257.

Eileen celebrates her 102nd birthday

Services NSW staff instructed not to tell of bus, says MP

Peninsula Village resident Services NSW instructed its Ms Eileen Banks recently call centre staff not to advise celebrated her 102nd the public of its shuttle bus service from Woy Woy to birthday. Gosford, Member for Gosford Ms Kathy y Smith has ....

Services NSW cancels shuttle bus Services NSW has cancelled a promised shuttle bus between the Peninsula and the Gosford Services NSW Centre due to “low patronage”. p g

Crime criticism receives rebuttal

Marine Rescue answers two calls for assistance

NBN rollout unsatisfactory, says O’Neill

A statement by the Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith in the NSW Parliament about the high crime rate and lack of policing on the Peninsula has been rebutted by the Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch, Peninsula ....

Marine Rescue NSW Central Coast received two calls for assistance on the weekend of February 27 and 28.

The rollout of the National Broadband Network has been less than satisfactory, according to Senator Deborah O’Neill.

Mayor criticises Wicks – ‘We get no recognition at all’

Merger could end dredging stalemate, says Wales

Regional plan proposes more fl ats for the Peninsula

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has criticised Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks failing to recognise the council’s role in a number of local projects.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president, Mr Matthew Wales has suggested that the merger of Wyong and Gosford Councils could lead to a solution ...

Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong have been listed as centres with potential for additional inﬁll housing over the next 20 years in the NSW Government’s Draft ...

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Community Strategic Plan progress report provided delivery program progress report was received by Gosford councillors at their ordinary meeting on March 8.

The report provided details of how Council has progressed across a range of actions in response to community needs outlined in the Community Strategic Plan. According to the report, Gosford Council endorsed a Framework for Growth discussion paper on November 10 that considered four growth scenarios for Gosford. Council adopted the preferred growth scenario of ‘Centres and Corridors’. This discussion paper introduced the planning pillars of Place, Environment, Lifestyle and Infrastructure. These central pillars were developed following a review of the Community Strategic Plan as well as current planning studies and strategies. “Supporting the NSW State Government Central Coast Regional Strategy 2006-31, Centres, Corridors and Communities will accommodate targeted population growth within existing urban-zoned areas,” the delivery program progress report said. “Centres, Corridors and Communities will enable us to preserve the character and lifestyle of our quieter, low-density communities, protect our natural environment and revitalise

centres to provide the jobs, services and facilities our community requires.” The progress report also highlighted initiatives completed under the NSW Government’s Safer Street Program. Council received funding of $680.000 to upgrade CCTV systems in the CBD’s of Gosford, Woy Woy, Ettalong Beach and Umina Beach and to install new CCTV cameras in several locations at Kariong and in the pedestrian underpass at Kincumber. “Work has been completed on the installation of CCTV cameras and associated equipment at the Avoca Dve, Kincumber pedestrian underpass; the Kariong Skatepark and surrounds and at the shopping centres on Arunta Ave and at the corner of Mitchell Dve and Langford Dve. “Council teamed up with Central Coast Football and local Football Clubs, securing funding to improve the much need drainage of playing fields at Hylton Moore Ovals 1- 4, East Gosford, and James Browne Oval, Woy Woy.” The total project costs were $495,000. The Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project continued to progress and will improve sewerage services for

over 300 properties in Empire Bay, Bensville and Kincumber South that currently manage sewerage on-site, according to the progress report Subsidies of up to $4.7 million under the NSW Government’s Priority Sewerage Program and Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program were approved in September 2015 and the construction contractor was subsequently engaged. Between July and December 2015 Gosford City Council completed a range of road renewal projects valued at over $6.7 million. These works resulted in improvement to drainage, road surface, car parking, and improved safety for pedestrians and motorists. Some of the works included: Wisemans Ferry Rd George Downs Dve intersection, Central Mangrove; Hastings Rd, Terrigal; Parkers Rd and Berong Rd, Kincumber; Kathleen Morreau Rd, Niagara Park; and Woy Woy Peninsula roadwork at several locations. In response to the 2016/17 budget cycle, preparations are now underway to develop council’s fourth Year Delivery Program and Operational Plan. This will represent Council’s commitment to the community needs outlined in the Community Strategic Plan for the upcoming financial year, the final year of this Council term. Agenda item, Mar 8, 2016 GOV.16, Gosford Council ordinary meeting

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Submission on proposed changes to Local Government Act endorsed osford councillors voted to endorse the principles for a submission to the NSW Government about its proposed changes to the NSW Local Government Act.

The matter was dealt with in a mayoral minute at Gosford Council’s ordinary meeting on Tuesday, March 8 accompanied by a report from Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson. According to the mayoral minute, the NSW Government’s proposed phase one amendments focus on governance as well as strategic business planning and reporting, and are divided into eight areas. Generally speaking, Council’s submission will support the proposed amendments to guiding principles, governing body of council, council’s workforce and ethical standards. The submission will also express qualified support for the proposed amendments on structural framework, elections, council’s strategic framework and council performance. Submissions must be made online by March 15. According to Mr Anderson’s report accompanying the mayoral minute, the last four years has seen an ongoing process of review and reform into local government, including the review and recommendation of reform to the NSW Local Government Act (1993). “In 2012, the minister for local government appointed a four member taskforce to review the Local Government Act 1993 and the City of Sydney Act 1988,” Mr Anderson’s report said. “The taskforce looked at ways to modernise the legislation to ensure that it would meet the future needs of councils and

communities.” According to Mr Anderson, the Taskforce completed its work in late 2013 and their recommendations impacted a number of aspects of the legislation, including: guiding principles; planning and reporting; community engagement; performance and technology; council elections; meetings; appointment and management of staff; protection from liability, code of conduct; pecuniary interest; delegations; financial governance; procurement; capital expenditure; public-private partnerships; acquisition of land; public land; water management; and so on. According to the CEO’s report, in April 2012, a three member Independent Local Government Review Panel (ILGRP) was formed to formulate options for structural reform to improve the strength and effectiveness of local government. Recommendations in the ILGRP’s final report, published in October 2013, would require legislative change to enact, particularly in the areas of political leadership and governance. The NSW Government delivered its response to the Taskforce and ILGRP’s recommendations in September 2014 with broad support for the recommendation and the announcement of a phased change to the legislation from July 1, 2016. In February 2016, the NSW Government published an Explanatory Paper on the proposed Phase 1 amendments to the

Act for consultation and it is this paper that Gosford Council’s submission will be responding to. “To date there is no indication from the NSW Government of what the future phases will entail or when they will occur,” Mr Anderson’s report said. “Submission in response to the NSW Government explanatory paper must be provided through an online form, which is very prescriptive. “For each proposed amendment it asks do you support (Yes, No or Neutral) and to provide comments limited to 200 words. “There is no opportunity for general comments or to make comment on any expected recommendations that were not included in the explanatory paper,” he said. Mr Anderson’s report to council indicated that its submission would be shaped by the available “timeframe for response, in the context of competing with a merger proposal submission, the timing of council meetings and the online format of the response”. According to Mr Anderson’s report, the Gosford Council submission will support a proposed new purpose statement that focuses on the purpose of the Local Government Act and a clearer and more concise role of councils and guiding principles to replace the current charter. The submission will give qualified support for the proposed structural framework including the NSW Government’s proposal for a clearer collective role of councillors

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as a governing body, an amendment to require an odd number of councillors. The NSW Government is proposing to maintain the maximum number of councillors at 15 but Gosford Council’s submission will request consideration be given to increasing the maximum. The council’s submission will support proposals to give greater clarity on the role of the mayor and councillors (as individuals), but the amendments do not require a direct election for the position of mayor. Gosford’s submission will support an amendment increasing the minimum term of councillor-elected mayors to two years, with the option for up to four years as proposed and a requirement for councillors to take an oath of office. Another proposed amendment supported by Gosford Council will be the requirement for a councillor expense policy to be adopted only once every four years, at a minimum, instead of the current annual. Gosford Council’s support will also be given for an amendment requiring councillors to undertake an induction program and ongoing individual professional development programs. It will also support the adoption of a new Model Code of Meeting Practice with mandatory sections and optional ‘best practice’ sections. The submission will give qualified support on proposed changes to how council elections are held in NSW. The proposed amendments clarify Council’s and the General Manager’s role in defining organisational structure and a proposal that means the General Manager will no longer be required to report to council annually on senior staff contractual conditions, as all senior staff would be

on standard contracts. Qualified support will also be given to proposed changes around Councils Strategic Framework including integrated planning and reporting framework (IP&R) principles being embedded into the Act. Another amendment will require minimum standards for Community Engagement but Mr Anderson’s report said that the government has given no details on what the standards will be. Qualified support will also be offered in the council’s

submission for proposed changes to council’s performance, including proposed amendments, such as a requirement for councils to establish an audit committee with a majority of independent members and an independent chair. Agenda item, Mar 8, 2016 MM.3, Gosford Council ordinary meeting CEO report, Council’s response to Phase 1 proposed amendments to the Local Government Act Jackie Pearson, journalist

The Senate hears about NBN complaints enator Deborah O’Neill has detailed to the Senate complaints filed on the Central Coast about the NBN.

Sen O’Neill said her office, as well as the Labor candidates in Robertson and Dobell, had received a spike in inquiries and complaints as the roll-out of the fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) copper network continued. Complaints ranged from ongoing repairs to faulty copper lines, delays in receiving modems that leave users without phone or internet lines, and delays in receiving the NBN, to blame-shifting between Telstra and NBN Co for problems with the network. “People across the Central Coast are sick to death of being ignored by NBN Co and are sick to death of the failing service that is being delivered to them that this government wants to call super-fast broadband,” Sen O’Neill

told the Senate. The Senator detailed the specific cases of Central Coast residents Barry Egan, Mary Smith, Michelle Loaney and developer Bruce Manton, who had phoned or written to the candidates with continuing complaints about the FTTN network. Senate Estimates heard in mid-February that 60 complaints had been received by the opposition from early adopters of fibre to the node network. Senator O’Neill said the FTTP network delivered to Gosford before the Liberals were elected had meant businesses, such as NIB, had chosen Gosford over other centres that did not have the fibre network. “Right in the middle of Gosford, where we do have the real NBN, we have jobs growth,” she said. Media release, Feb 29, 2016 Scott Coomber, office of Deborah O’Neill

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Pensioner Manifesto proposed

Bus service required at night remier Mike Baird, alias the Smiling Assassin, is spending millions but there are hundreds of aged pensioners who live between Point Clare and Gosford who can’t visit relatives or travel to Sydney or Newcastle as they can’t afford to get a cab home each time.

The Smiling Assassin won’t run a bus of a night (just one) between Woy Woy and Gosford. He says he has nothing to do with infrastructure and we should see the transport minister. The pensioners, who are still alive or haven’t moved away because of it, have been trying to get a bus of a night for over 30 years, so that they may even go out of

FORUM a night for dinner, once in a while. We have been trying. The last letter in reply from the Smiling Assassin went through the member for Hawkesbury. The Hon. Drongo, wrote, “It is my understanding that a bus from Woy Woy to Gosford is not needed

to run of a night” but he is nowhere near the electorate concerned. Mr Baird may as well have asked the member for Broken Hill to write to us. A bus might happen one day, but not in our life time. We (aged pensioners) will throw in $5 a week out of our pension, if it will help. Email, Feb 9, 2016 John Airey, Point Clare

Joggers dangling from a power-line ehind me in Dunbar Way (just off Glennie St) are a pair of joggers dangling from a power-line.

They have been swinging in the breeze about as long as I’ve been here. Urban myth has it that it means that there is a drug dealer in the vicinity, but how much longer does

Gosford Council want us to put up with this eyesore? Letter, Feb 29, 2016 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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f ever there was a social group for which we need to formulate a protective “log of claims”, it is our many pensioners who live in Robertson.

Pensions are essential elements of Australia’s ‘social wage’ which is a reflection of our muchdebated “Australian character” … being fair dinkum, being fair minded, and giving everyone a fair go. Pensions are a grateful and respectful guarantee by the Australian people, through their taxes and government, of the basic welfare of: the ageing; carers of those in crisis; those with a disability; veterans, those with a debilitating illness; the unemployed; amongst others. In recent years, I have become focused on the needs of pensioners living on the Central Coast. I would welcome views concerning [email: van@ vandavy.com] the following draft. To assist my everyday political thinking I have drawn up the following Federally-relevant Pensioner Manifesto: Pension size: the single aged pension should be increased from its current below-poverty line $390 per week to $440 per week, that is 10 per cent above the $400 poverty line; All other pensions to be adjusted accordingly; A plan for the progressive increase of pensions to 30% above the poverty line by 2030; Pension indexation: all pensions should be indexed as a guarantee against CPI inflation; Medicare: defence of bulk billing, no privatisation, and extension to cover dental and bulk-billed specialist fees; Pharmaceuticals: an

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FORUM extensive free list; Education: free tuition at local TAFE or community colleges for internet/social media skills; Online government services: such as Centrelink must be human-assisted for aged pensioners who are required now to access online services for financial assistance; and, Must be a new Department of Veteran Affairs Office opened at Gosford for face-to-face contact. In respect of the ‘Pensioner Manifesto’, a good federal member of parliament should: hold regular publicly-open pensioner forums, maybe bi-annually, in conjunction with ACOSS and local pensioner organisations to discuss priority issues for advocacy and campaigning. A local member should also survey pensioners throughout Robertson to draw up a “log” of places/events which are ‘unfriendly’ to pensioners and which require fixing by NSW or local government then systematically seek to remedy all of them.

For example: key traffic lights with rest areas midway; walk bridges over large highways, once-a-week taxis for shopping locally, etc, To Fund this Log of Claims we need: A Speculation Tax of 0.1 per cent on every transaction involving stocks & shares, bonds, currencies; Criminalisation of the use of offshore tax hide-outs, for the purpose of avoiding tax; Ensuring all Australian companies pay their 30 per cent company tax; Abolition of subsidies and tax exemptions to fossil fuel polluters: coal, oil and gas companies; Ensure that the big end of town pay their fair share of taxes; For the very wealthy, an end to the 15 per cent taxdodge in superannuation; For low-to-middle income earners, the 15% incentive stays; and, For the very wealthy, an end to negative gearing and 50 per cent capital gains exemptions but for lowto-middle income earners negative gearing and CGT exemption stays. Email, Feb 2, 2016 Vanlyn Davy, Pearl Beach

Dementia figures on the increase

ew dementia figures for 2016 show more people than ever will be living with the condition this year.

In the Gosford state electorate there is estimated to be 1,600 people living with dementia, which is expected to increase to an estimated 1,750 people by 2020 and 3,400 by 2050. Dementia can be an isolating, confusing, confronting and difficult disease to live with. But you are not alone and, with the right support, you can live well with dementia. We encourage your readers who have a diagnosis of dementia to contact Alzheimer’s Australia NSW on the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. Professional and

FORUM compassionate staff can talk to you about what is happening, give you advice and strategies for how to manage now and into the future, and can point you in the right direction for further support and other services, all for free. There is also a great new website, Living Well with Dementia, which contains a whole range of information and tips on how to live well with dementia. Email, Feb 26, 2016 John Watkins, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW

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Police siege at Terrigal resolved

Failed robber arrested man has been charged after he allegedly attempted to rob another man at Gosford on Sunday, February 14.

About 7:20pm, an 18-year-old man was standing at the bus interchange outside Gosford Railway Station when another man spoke to him. It is alleged that the unknown man threatened him with a knife and attempted to steal his iPod. The 18-year-old fled the area. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries.

knife in a backpack he was carrying. The man was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with attempt robbery, armed with intent (x2), custody of knife in public place and resist police. He was refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court on Monday, February15.

Officers located a 22-year-old man nearby and when they attempted to speak to him, it is alleged that he ran away. A short foot pursuit followed, before officers attempted to arrest him on Faunce St West. During the arrest, the man allegedly resisted police. Officers searched the man and allegedly located a

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ours, that will need to be replaced. “It’s just awful. “Having to replace thousands of dollars’ worth of gear and explaining to the owners what has happened,” Ms Sawilejskij added. However, Ms Sawilejskij said that a few bad eggs couldn’t keep The Rhythm Hut from supporting the local arts community. No changes have been made to The Rhythm Hut’s event calendar at this stage. Police are investigating the break in.

get gear able to be sold for cash,” Ms Sawilejskij said. As a result of the robbery, Ms Sawilejskij has had to invest in upping the Hut’s security, further adding to the Hut’s expenses. “We feel pretty violated, and we’re going to be installing security cameras because we lost so much valuable equipment,” she said. According to Ms Sawilejskij, some of the stolen equipment was actually on loan to the Hut and the worst part of the ordeal will be explaining to patrons their equipment was taken. “As a not-for-profit, this hit us hard. “Valuable equipment has been taken, some of it not

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olice arrested a man following a stand-off with officers at Terrigal.

Shortly before 6:00pm on Friday, March 4, a 32-yearold man attended a club on Willoughby Rd at Terrigal, where he allegedly became involved in an altercation with another patron. During the incident, it is alleged that the 32-yearold man pulled a tomahawk from his trousers and threatened the other man with the weapon. Police were called to the club, however, both men had left the area prior to their arrival. The armed man is then believed to have driven to a friend’s home on Golden Grove Ct, where the pair became involved in an argument. The situation escalated with the man allegedly hitting his friend, a 49-year-

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When police arrived, the man allegedly barricaded the entrance to the home and refused to come outside. A police operation, involving local police with assistance from negotiators, continued for a number of hours. About 11:30pm, the operation was resolved without incident and the man was arrested. He was taken to Gosford Hospital for a medical assessment, where he remained under police guard. Investigations into the matter were continuing and charges were expected to be laid.

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ver three thousand dollars’ worth of equipment and instruments has been stolen from The Rhythm Hut, Gosford.

It is suspected that the culprit(s) broke into the popular community venue in the early hours of Saturday, March 5, and then proceeded to steal a bass guitar, pedals, microphones and a drum kick pedal. The robbery was considered particularly brazen by Rhythm Hut staff, as caretakers for the venue were asleep upstairs during the incident. The Rhythm Hut’s managing director, Ms Louise Sawilejskij said it was disappointing to see more acts of crime like these happening in Gosford. “We are in the centre of Gosford, with musical and electronic equipment. “We believe the thieves targeted us as a place to

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and it was able to return to Terrigal Haven escorted by Terrigal 30. The dive boat was met by an ambulance and police. It has been reported that the man was found to be deceased. Police were continuing their enquiries. Media release, Mar 5, 2016 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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School Based Aboriginal Trainees New gambling addiction support commence their placements group

new support group for residents affected by gambling addiction has started at the Gosford Bowling Club.

The group meets Monday evenings at the club to discuss the negative impact gambling has had on their lives or their loved ones and aims to help sufferers find comfort by sharing their stories with others.

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Gosford Hospital. Workforce operations manager, Mr Ian Arnold said the School Based Aboriginal Traineeship (SBAT) Program allowed Indigenous young people who were interested in a career in health the chance to gain valuable work skills and experience at Gosford Hospital while still at high school. The trainees work at least one day a week over the next two years under the supervision of district staff and receive an income while learning new skills in the health sector. At the end of their traineeship, they receive their higher school certificate and are supported to access further career opportunities within the District. “The program aims to improve the professional employment prospects of local Indigenous people by linking eligible full-time students with the district, to not only give them work placements now, but also

the possibility of future employment once they finish their studies”, Mr Arnold said. Now in its third year, the SBAT Program enrolment numbers have grown steadily each year. “Over the past two years participating students gained hands-on experience in various roles from operating theatres to workforce customer service and many have gone on to secure permanent employment in these areas,” Mr Arnold said. “We will continue to engage with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to increase Aboriginal representation across clinical, non-clinical and leadership roles within the District,” Mr Arnold said. “This in turn will support the economic and social wellbeing of the local Aboriginal community”. Media release, Feb 16, 2016 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District Media

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Uniting Care Mental Health counsellor, Ms Caroline McNally said too few people sought help for their gambling problems.

niting Care Mental Health hosted a special Safe Talk seminar in Narara on February 22.

The Safe Talk seminar dealt specifically with making people suicide-alert. The seminar was broken into three key topics: Becoming a suicide-alert helper through the simple and effective TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keep Safe); presentations and guidance from a LivingWorks registered trainer; and, access to support from a local community resource person. These topics, when combined, are meant to help people identify potential suicide signs and to teach them skills and techniques to help family or friends who might be considering taking their own lives. The second focus of Safe Talk was to outline the skills needed to help identify and prevent suicide.

These included: learning to recognise invitations that someone may be thinking about suicide; learning how to connect people at risk of suicide with life-saving intervention resources; and, hands-on skills practice and development. A Uniting Care Mental Health spokesperson said: “Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. “Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. “Safe Talk trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving help.” Media release, Feb 15, 2016 Tegan Jones, Uniting Care Mental Health

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Local Giving Program raises Freemasons donate $20,000 $7,500 a year on average to Save our Kids

he Good Guys Erina has donated $75,000 to local community partners since its Local Giving Program started in 2006.

The Good Guys Erina currently partners with Central Coast Kids in Need, Orange Sky Laundry and Ministry of Food Australia, but a number of other local charities have benefited from the program over the years. The Good Guys Erina proprietor, Mr Stretan Stojiljkovic said he was proud to have been able to support his local community over the years, not only through the Local Giving Program, but also through volunteerism, donations and sponsorships. “Supporting the local community is very important to me because I believe every little bit helps,” Mr Stojiljkovic said. “We try to identify local charities and groups that

have a significant impact on our local community, like Central Coast Kids in Need, that provide essential services and support to families in our community that need it most,” he continued. Central Coast Kids in Need provides vital assistance for local families with sick kids during times of crisis. Through donations made through the Local Giving Program, The Good Guys Erina have contributed to helping over 1,500 families with seriously ill children during their time of need. Central Coast Kids in Need Ms Lorraine Churchill said: “Nothing is more important than the children we help, so it’s great that we can continue to help families

in times of crisis, especially with the help of donations from the team at The Good Guys Erina.” The Local Giving Program sees a percentage from each transaction, instore and online, donated to the store’s local community partners. Customers are encouraged to participate in the Local Giving Program by choosing which charity they want their donation to go to by dropping a special Doing Good token in the dedicated token box for their chosen charity as they complete their transaction. “We are committed to continuing our community support long into the future,” Mr Stojiljkovic said. Media release, Mar 1, 2016 Rebecca Wallisch, PPR

Freemasons donated $20,000 to the Save our Kids Program

reemasons on the Central Coast have donated $20,000 to the Save our Kids program aimed at preventing youth suicide.

This program is run in conjunction with North Gosford Rotary and Lifeline. Freemasons on the Central Coast were recognised as a major supporter at the North Gosford Rotary Club’s Save

Wicks supports legalisation of medicinal cannabis ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks has spoken in Parliament in support of legislation to legalise medicinal cannabis products.

Heartbreaking personal stories from Central Coast residents inspired the speech for this landmark bill, described as the ‘missing piece’ for patients and doctors around Australia. “For people like Michael from Calga, in my electorate on the Central Coast, it is a day that he thought would never come,” Ms Wicks said. “Michael sent me a moving letter about his daughter, Katelyn, who has a genetic fault that is linked to catastrophic epilepsy and uncontrollable seizures. “Michael pleaded with me to do whatever we could as a government to help save

his little girl. He wrote: ‘Please help us by doing what needs to be done to give the families of catastrophic epileptics and the terminally ill access to safe, legal and reliable medicinal cannabis.’ “I am pleased to say that today’s legislation is the step forward that could change his and his daughter’s situation for the better. “I would also like to share Clare’s story. “She is a resident of Davistown. “Clare’s husband suffered from two melanomas. “Clare said it was a very painful time for him,

and, although the heavy painkillers did give him some bearable relief, but he was severely nauseated, could not eat and was having nightmares, all because of the medicine. “He died in January 2000. “Only after this terrible and devastating loss did Clare find that medicinal cannabis may have actually been able to help her husband through this awful time. “She told me she would have accessed it at the time if she could, but of course it just was not possible. “What we have in this legislation is a potential solution to assist people in

painful and chronic situations who are being denied access to potentially legal drugs that could provide significant help. “Doctors are at the centre of the decision making process, which is strictly controlled. “I believe that this bill goes a long way towards assuring people of the importance of making medicinal cannabis available in an appropriate, legal and regulated way. “It is bold, groundbreaking and essential policy, and I commend this bill to the House,” Ms Wicks concluded. Media release, Feb 23, 2016 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Danny Sullivan, Ms Karen McNamara MP and Mr Adam Crouch MP. Media release, Mar 7, 2016 Scott Hinks, Freemasons on the Central Coast

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NAISDA welcomes two internationally renowned choreographers

Families to decide on coding at school ur Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Catholic Primary School has considered introducing coding into syllabus areas.

Coding essentially is a form of computer programming that allows students as young as five to create apps and games for use with smart technology. This is also an area that is being developed by National curriculum writers to be added in the syllabus.

The school’s leadership team was provided with a presentation on coding offered by Scope ICT. OLR are giving consideration to introducing coding into years five and six, but there would be a cost linked to the services. Principal, Mr Frank

Cohen said he would be sending information to all families regarding rationale, costs and programs for consideration. Newsletter, March 2, 2016 Frank Cohen, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Parent Goal and Action Plan released ur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Wyoming, has released its Parent Goal and Action Plan for 2016.

O he NAISDA Dance College at Kariong has opened its doors to two internationally renowned choreographers, founder and executive artistic director of US dance company Dance Iquail!, Mr Iquail Shaheed, and Canadian dancer and founder of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, Ms Santee Smith.

Mr Shaheed is commencing his cultural residency at NAISDA for the fourth year, where he will be teaching the dynamic Horton technique to NAISDA’s Developing Artists, while Ms Smith is visiting the college over two days to share Canadian Aboriginal dance styles. Both accomplished teachers and artists, Mr Shaheed has appeared in various Broadway productions including Hot Feet and The Lion King, while Ms Smith’s significant contributions to dance have earned her a multitude of awards including the Ontario Arts Council’s KM

Hunter Award for Dance. Chief executive officer of NAISDA, Mr Kim Walker, said he was excited for Mr Shaheed and Ms Smith to lend their skills to NAISDA’s Developing Artists and share their knowledge of dance. “Iquail came highly recommended by the Ailey school in New York and has been instrumental in raising the bar in training at NAISDA over recent years,” Mr Walker said. “We are excited to once again welcome Iquail to our college, he is a worldclass teacher and makes such a positive impact on our developing artists, not

simply due to his skill, but also his obvious passion for teaching. “He will help NAISDA become the leader of Horton delivery in Australia. “We are also thrilled to welcome Santee to NAISDA,” he continued. “A renowned international performer and one of the most influential Indigenous artists in Canada, our developing artists are looking forward to learning this Canadian Aboriginal style,” Mr Walker concluded.

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Julie Hyland joins school council s Julie Hyland, a proud Aboriginal woman with three daughters at Point Clare Public School has been elected to the school’s council as a parent representative.

“I am the proud mother of Zoe, Ashlyn and Sarah, my three beautiful daughters who attend this fantastic school,” Ms Hyland said.

“I want to show them how volunteering your time for a worthy cause is worth it and satisfying,” she said. “I feel helping and being

part of their education would be an honour,” she said. Newsletter, Dec 15, 2016 Jane Young, Point Clare Public School

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enry Kendall High School has made changes to its school uniform commencing from the beginning of the 2016 school year.

In the boys’ uniform, grey shorts and trousers have been replaced with black shorts and trousers. The school has also changed the design of its sports polo shirt for both

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arara Public School is encouraging more vigilant monitoring of students’ social media habits and has shared the Information from the Privacy Commission of NSW’s tips for privacy awareness.

According to Principal Mr Dave Stitt, regardless of your child’s age, the world may already know a lot more about them than you suspect. “According to recent research: 92 per cent of children under the age of two have a digital presence (it starts with proud parents posting newborn baby photos on Facebook or Instagram); a quarter of Australian children aged between eight and 12 use Facebook, despite the minimum age for a user being 13; more than 20 per cent of tweens publish photos of themselves on

the photo-sharing website Instagram; and, young people between the ages of 14 and 19 have an average of 453 fans, friends or followers on social media”, Mr Stitt said. “Even if you don’t know a lot about social media yourself, you can help your child stay safe online simply by asking them about the social media accounts they are using, and regularly reminding them of the importance of keeping their personal information private,” he continued. The Information and Privacy Commission NSW has created practical

information for parents and children to support privacy awareness. It includes: security tips for parents and teens; resources to help prevent identity theft; information on cyberbullying; guides to protecting your digital reputation; and, information about mobile apps and the data they may collect. A parent’s guide to social media including Kik Messenger, Instagram, Vine and Facebook, can be found in the School’s A to Z of technology glossary. Newsletter, Feb 29, 2016 Dave Stitt, Narara Public School

Fun run to raise funds for multipurpose court tudents from Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Catholic Primary School, Wyoming have received sponsorship booklets for the school’s upcoming fun run on March 10.

The Parent Council is busy collecting prizes to raffle for those children who receive sponsorship money of $10 or more. Principal, Mr Frank Cohen, said the goal was to raise enough money to complete the multipurpose

court. A team of parents led by Mrs Chalker-Holz, are busy writing submissions for grant money to aid in sourcing the money to build this resource. “Everyone is doing their bit.

“This is our chance to shine as a community and to commit to creating something for the common good,” Mr Cohen said. Newsletter, Feb 24, 2016 Our Lady of the Rosary, Wyoming

Holly Hooghuis' art displayed at the Art Gallery of NSW

painting by 10-year-old Holly Hooghuis, from Kariong Public School, was one of 50 works selected for the 2016 Operation Art touring exhibition.

Holly’s work, 3D Sheep, will be on display at the Art Gallery of New South Wales until Sunday, March 13. After the tour, the artwork will become part of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead’s permanent art collection, brightening up the walls for patients, their families and staff.

Operation Art Coordinator, Ms Lisa van den Dolder, said that children’s art can be a powerful tool in aiding recovery and that the 50 selected artworks display an array of talent. “Research shows that bright, colourful, optimistic artwork can play a vital role in the healing process,

giving children an outlet or distraction during long hospital stays and this year the students have really captured this concept.” Media release, Feb 11, 2016 Sven Wright, Education and Communities NSW

School endures lockdown arara Public School was forced into a lockdown during the first week of March.

The school released a statement in their newsletter dated Monday, March 7, in relation to the incident. “Last week the school had a situation where it had to be placed into a lockdown. “Lockdowns are used for many reasons, and in this case, it was so students

would not bear unnecessary witness to a potentially stressful situation,” principal, Mr Dave Stitt said. According to the school, the incident involved a community member who was upset over a situation. Police were called to assist but at no time was any child placed into a

dangerous situation. No one was hurt in any way during the event. The event was resolved calmly and the school was able to end the lockdown.

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Eileen was born in the East End of London and spent her childhood at New Cross attending Brockley Central School. She then attended Lewisham College where she studied shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, geography, French and English, which enabled her to become a secretary. “I enjoyed work and retained many of the skills I learnt during my career,” Ms Banks said. “My father, Robert, died when I was four years old but I still had a happy childhood,” said. 22she February 2016 “I used to enjoy playing in the snow and was a bit of a prankster who liked to participate in the school plays, often with the leading role.” Eileen was also a keen swimmer and won many medals. “My youngest daughter moved to Australia and had her ﬁrst child. “She wanted her mum close so I moved to Australia in 1974 to be closer to them. “I settled in Cremorne and worked as a secretary in Sussex St, Sydney. “I moved around for a few years and then settled here on the Coast eight years ago and have been a resident at Peninsula Village for

The Roving Rubies at their recent bikini pool party to celebrate Edna Fowler’s 92nd birthday

Edna celebrates 92nd birthday A local group of the Red Hat Society has celebrated the 92nd birthday of one of its members. The Roving Rubies celebrated the birthday of Ms Edna Fowler from Woy Woy on January 26. Edna has been a member of the Roving Rubies for the past seven years and ofﬁcially turned 92 on January 31, although the Roving Rubies celebrated a few days earlier with a bikini pool party. She was recognised in the group as a talented cake decorator and for dress making, including hand smocking, and special dresses for deceased babies. More than 40 Roving Rubies attended the pool party at a member’s home for Edna’s

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Services NSW cancels shuttle bus The Palm Beach ferry navigating the narrow Brisbane Water channel near half-tide rocks

Dredging dispute appears no closer to resolution The on-going dispute between Gosford Council and the State Government over dredging the Brisbane

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The NSW Department of Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Primary Industries - Lands has Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 issued a statement denying E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net responsibility for dredging the Website: www.centralcoastnews.net channel, saying it was the council’s job. Gosford Council has denied this, claiming that the State Government was responsible. Dredging work undertaken by the council at Ettalong was for “beach replenishment … not to address navigation issues”, according to Council’s director of community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger. The dispute has resurfaced with calls from Marine Rescue Central Coast for dredging, and warnings to the boating public of the dangers with the channel having moved and narrowed. The Department of Primary Industry public affairs manager Mr John McClymont said the department was responsible for

Services has cancelled PHOTONSW NBN News Central Coast Services NSW said. The statement also provided a promised shuttle bus between the Peninsula a phone number 137788, that and the Gosford Services residents on restricted licenses or who cannot get to the Gosford NSW Centre due to “low Services NSW Centre for other patronage”. reasons, can call to make an

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People Power on the he Peninsula is a new group of like-minded residents who ho want to activate community ty debate on council cil amalgamation, green spaces, s, reinstating NSW government nt services, petrol prices and nd youth homelessness. as Mr Jack Lloyd from Umina has he convened the group, which at the moment has 12 members. ve “We are going to try and have me a conversation and get some

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Harmony of the Heart planned for Harmony Day

armony Day celebrations will return to Kibble Park on Saturday, March 19 with entertainment and food offerings reflecting the cultural diversity of the community.

armony of the Heart will be the next Multi Arts Confederation community rally to oppose the building of the ATO on the waterfront and campaign for a performing arts precinct in its place.

Harmony of the Heart will take place at 5:00pm at the Gosford Leagues Club Field on Harmony Day, March 21. “The event is about unblocking the arteries of the heart to Gosford, bringing the pulse back to the natural rhythms of the land,” said the Multi Arts Confederation vice president, Ms Victoria (Fi) Hopkins. “This time we will be holding a massive drumming circle in the shape of a heart. “It will be a diverse gathering on Gosford Leagues Club Field as the sun sets on our beautiful Waterfront. “Joining the heart and keeping the beats we have support from community organisations including The Rhythmn Hut, Brackets and Jam, Gavi Duncan and special guest Eddie Tutu. “Dancing will be highly encouraged in the middle of the heart shape and members of the community are invited to wear red and to bring their own drums to add to the beat. “Once again, this rally is to continue to put pressure on all three levels of government for Gosford to have its own arts, entertainment and

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cultural precinct that we, the community, deserve to have on the former Gosford school site,” Ms Hopkins said. Ms Hopkins said she had written to Gosford Council as part of its public consultation for the consideration of the Doma development application

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for part of the former school site. “I registered my objection to the proposed development of the Gosford Waterfront site and adjoining former Gosford Public School site. “The site has been earmarked for community use as a multi-arts precinct, which would invigorate the city centre and provide a cultural footprint,” she said. “Community expectation has been overlooked as no transparent community consultation and engagement process was undertaken to allow for comprehensive debate over the change of use of the site. “For more than a decade, the site had been promised to house a multi-arts precinct. “The Gosford CBD has

a number of commercial and mixed retail commercial spaces which could accommodate and welcome a large and longterm commonwealth tenant, such as the ATO. “As the site is currently vacant land, it would lend itself to creating and building, as promised, a multi-arts precinct without the need to demolish and/ or renovate inappropriate spaces within the Gosford CBD to create and occupy arts facilities. “Conversely the building and construction of commercial office premises, at a substantial cost, could be better served by utilised existing commercial office premises within the CBD. Email, Mar 8, 2016 Victoria (Fi) Hopkins, Multi Arts Confederation

Wyong and Gosford Councils have partnered with local cultural leaders and service providers to hold this popular event. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the day is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. “The theme for Harmony Day is Everyone Belongs, so it doesn’t matter if you were born and bred a ‘Coastie’ or you have just moved to Australia and chosen our beautiful Central Coast as your home, you are truly welcome and you belong,” Cr Eaton said. “I would encourage everyone to come along to this free event and enjoy the cultural art, craft, food and activity stalls kicking off at 11am and running all day until 3pm.” There will be cultural performances throughout the day including a Parade of Cultures led by drummers and featuring an interactive drumming circle by The Rhythm Hut. Madam Wu’s Gosford Chinese Performing Arts group will entertain the crowd as will the Greek Hellenic Community, a

Russian band, Indian dancers and Brazilian acoustic duo, Dose Akústica. Mayor of Gosford, Cr Lawrie McKinna said this collaborative community event showcases how our diversity makes us a stronger, more resilient and robust region. “As a Scotsman who has the privilege of being elected as mayor of my adopted city, strengthening our community through its diversity is a cause close to my heart. “With more than 25,000 people living in Gosford City who were born overseas, and close to 20,000 in the Wyong shire, embracing the significant contribution made by those from around the globe only serves to bolster our region’s longevity and success”, Cr McKinna said. Harmony Day is held every year to coincide with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Media release, Mar 9, 2016 Wyong and Council media

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he inaugural Girrakool Blues music festival held at Mount Penang on Sunday, March 6 was a huge success, according to the event’s organiser, Mr Bruce Johnson from Xabc.

International awardwinner, blues drummer Cedric Burnside topped the bill but the Backsliders were also a crowd favourite. A highlight was the unexpected and oncein-a-lifetime coming

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together of Burnside and the Backsliders for a very special jam at the end of the day. “We had amazing acts that delivered a great day of entertainment,” Mr Johnson said. “The Aboriginal aspect of the day was truly spiritual and the weather was fantastic,” he said. “The slow cooked Texan barbecue was also delicious. “We will be back on March 4 next year with a two day event with overnight camping and international, national and local performers,” he said. Email, Mar 8, 2016 Bruce Johnson, Xabc

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Monthly bush dances locked in entral Coast Bush Dance and Music Association’s (CCBDMA) next dance will be held on March 13, with the popular combination of John Short calling and JH Dance Band playing.

The association hoped to repeat the success of its February dance, which had over 50 dancers on the floor. For the rest of the year, CCBDMA have a full program of dances with bands, callers and hall hire already booked and funded. Dances will be advertised each month. The monthly dances continue at the familiar venue of the East Gosford Progress Association Hall in Webb St, East Gosford, held on the second Saturday of the month. The association is putting together a new program of Friday evening classes and dance. Hall availability, booking costs, teachers, callers and attendee’s travel needs, and other factors require a tight schedule of start and finish times. A light supper will be provided.

As well as being instructive, our intention is that Friday events should be fun and a good way to unwind from the week and commence the weekend with some enjoyable exercise. CCBDMA have six experienced teachers to lead classes. “With continuing and growing support both our monthly dances and Friday events will flourish,” CCBDMA president, Mr Phillip Evans said. “We welcome former members and new members, beginner dancers and experienced dancers and dancers who have a background in other dance styles.” Media release, Mar 1, 2016 Phillip Evans, Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association

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Harmony day exhibition at Erina osford Council, in collaboration with Northern Settlement Services, will present an art exhibition celebrating diversity on the Central Coast for Harmony Day 2016, in the Erina Library foyer from March 16-22.

Ms Batha continued. During the exhibition, featured artist, Andrea Srisurapon, will be on hand to discuss her work ‘Wash’ and how it reflects the three big features of Harmony Day 2016. According to Srisurapon, ‘Wash’ is about racial stereotypes and stigmas towards people of Asian appearance. “We are exhibiting such a diverse range of artists from different cultural backgrounds who all explore themes of diversity, unity and identity in their own creative way”, Srisurapon said. “These works are powerful, have great insight and reinforce how a sense of belonging and acceptance are important in a community. “I truly think that this show is a great way to celebrate and educate others on what Harmony Day is all about,” Srisurapon added.

The theme of 2016’s Harmony Day is ‘Our Diversity is Our Strength’ and the Erina exhibition will feature art and collaborative works and installations from a range of different countries including Iran, Thailand, Greece, South Africa and Australia. Northern Settlement Services Multicultural Community Development Officer, Ms Pari Batha, said this year’s Harmony Day Exhibition would feature an eclectic mix of artists, ranging from photographic art and paintings to sculpture. “Award winning photographers Nicole Wells (Gosford Art Prize 2014) and Simone Darcy, whose work has been shown in galleries nationally and internationally, will be showcasing work for this event and there’s many more exciting things to see,”

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he Lederer Property Group continues its campaign to engage the Gosford community and win its support for its Gosford Alive concept.

Lederer property own the Imperial Centre and have purchased the Kibbleplex site from Gosford Council for $13 million. Their Gosford Alive concept is a 20-year plan to revitalise the heart of the Gosford CBD with a new residential precinct on the Kibbleplex site, a redevelopment of Kibble Park and, finally, an expanded retail centre on the site of the current Imperial Centre. Lederer’s first

“community engagement” event was Sundae In the Park, a family day held in Kibble Park on Sunday, February 28. The property group’s Gosford Alive pop up stand was at Sundae in the Park giving out information and it will also be at Gosford Station, William St Mall and at the Imperial Shopping Centre in coming days. Lederer will also run more formal community information sessions on March 14 and 15 to provide

more information about how its master plan for Gosford and how the proposed precinct will take shape over the next 20 years. The venues for the information sessions will be Central Coast Leagues Club and the Gosford Golf Club. The first stage of the project will see the Gosford Alive Master Plan lodged as a Stage One development application with Gosford Council before the end of April. Due to the capital

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esidents of the Bateau Bay area are still struggling to repair following Cr Lloyd Taylor with residents who dug thetheir channelhomes on Australia Day the violent hail storm oung and old turned out on Australia at the The area Entrance to that Day struck dig a channel at least one-metre wide the ocean to the lake. on from September 17 last year.

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Member for The betterDavid the health of “All too often weEntrance, have the Mr lakes,visited the better our flooding around theMehan lake theMP, edge and openingresidents the lifestyle. of Lancaster “Whatnotwe mouth of the channel willwho have Pde yet saw on Australia reduce the likelihood of back moved into Day their was the majority the flooding we saw unitsasandsilent have been living coming recently as January of out of in rental force for in this a variety anda solution shared to accommodation year. save Tuggerah lakes. “The community since knowthe September “I call onhail the rest of what they want andstorm. we, the community to stand The up stormand caused as their representatives, support this ceilings to collapse initiative,” and need to support them in community he extensivesaid. water damage this. to the properties with “Our lifestyle revolves release, Jan 27, 2016 most in Lancaster around the lakes, unitsMedia Lloydcompletely Taylor, Save Tuggerah Gardens being foreshore and waterways, Lakes Party so it is only logicalgutted that due to damage. Ms Barbara Champley said she had been living in her unit for the past 25 years and had never Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford lodged an insurance Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 claim in her life. Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250“I do own my unit but E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net I don’t know what I have got now, only an empty shell,” she said. “I was down at The Entrance that day and David Mehan MP along with Barbara Champley and Phillip and Patricia Cupples view the damage someone rang and said management Champley wants to return the mould, but sincee then, you’d better come home. seemed to do the same,” strata company, according to to her own home as soon nothing has happened. ned. “When I got to Bateau Ms Champley recalled. as possible, “There is no indication ication According to Ms Ms Champley. Bay the hail was like She initially stayed “I’ve lost nearly of when the work will be Champley, the insurer snow. “When I put the key was “very slow from the with her sister, then in a everything that I owned,” done. motel, then an apartment she said. “I do have contents in the door, there was beginning”. “Before Christmas insurance as well, but At first the residents at The Entrance, and since water pouring through the ceiling, through the were “stunned” and not Christmas she has been we had a meeting that is with a different with everyone and the company, but it is not light fittings, so I went to sure who to turn to for staying with a friend. The insurance insurance company came much use yet, because I get help, but by the time help. Between September company has helped with out and it all looked very haven’t got anywhere to I got back, the whole ceiling fell in, and after and December they living costs, but at nearly promising, then we had put anything. 80 years of age, Ms workmen cleaning out “I have hardly even mainly dealt with the that, everyone’s ceilings

Wyong councillor Lloyd Taylor said: “It demonstrates the level of community commitment to get the channel opened and a break-wall built. “We have all had enough of talk; now we want action,” Cr Taylor said. “Before the last election, we had support from the local member, Mr Chris Spence and the Liberal Party, but that all seems to have faded,” he said.

“It has been an absolute honour and privilegeIssue to 86 represent the wonderful people of Shortland in Federal Parliament since 1998 as well as representing many of them in State Parliament as Member for Swansea and in Lake Macquarie as a councillor,” Ms Hall said. “As the first woman elected to any state or federalhadlower house any clothes. Jill Hall with her extended family on the announcement of her retirement seat in the I amwork to “I Hunter, want the pleasedstart, to see so are many14 units there of workers and the living Labor now move on to the next stage expand local GP clinics; candidate. in women our complex and the “I am sure the standard of pensioners and securing funding for representing electorates,” of my life. by have made this a new Headspace service membership will elect an and families,” she said. whole 14 are affected “I she said. this and we want some outstanding candidate for Parliamentary leader of “The people of decision in consultation in Lake Haven. with Lindsay and my communication “I will continue to the next election. the ALP, Mr Bill Shorten Shortland have been myto know “Labor can win the next said the party offered its what isand going inspiration, to on. be family and it will be work hard in Parliament wonderful to spend more and in the electorate right election and Australia thanks to Jill Hall for her very down I aminfeeling their voice Canberra about it all,” she said.time with them in the up until the next election, will have a government service to the people of has been extraordinary. area where we whenever that is called. lead by Bill Shorten Shortland and parliament. Mehan said hebeautiful had “I wantMr to put on record “I remain passionate which will deliver a fair “In more than thirty beento my working withlive,” the she said. my thanks husband In addition to her about a number of and equitable society years of service as a Lindsaylocal andcommunity the rest ofand the for the national and local issues where every child can rehabilitation counsellor, stratafor company see my family supporting to achievements works and Region, Ms Hall and I will keep fighting have access to a quality a local councillor, a State me while I tookcompleted on this Hunter residents moving listed back the highlights of for justice and fairness education and where MP and the Member amazing job. your access to health is for Shortland, Jill has into they theirhave homes. “I know also her career in Federal wherever I can. Parliament as: being part “There will be a rank determined by your need [strived] every day for Mr Mehan threatened made many sacrifices of the Parliament during and file pre-selection in and not your ability to a fairer, more equal and along the to way. name and shame more inclusive Australia. Media release, Feb 28, 2016 “After 18 years companies as Kevin Rudd’s historic the Shortland Electorate pay. insurance Lisa McDermott, office of to the Stolen and local branch members “Labor believes in “She has been a a Federal Member of Apology not giving that are the Jill Hall securing will determine who will equality of opportunity formidable champion for Parliament, it isareaGenerations; damaged the stormI believe Jackie Pearson, journalist funding to be the next Labor party and protecting the rights the rights of Australians the right time to retire and Federal attention it deserves. “It has been four months since the Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford September hail storm and Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 locals are still struggling Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 to have their homes E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net repaired,” Mr Mehan Website: www.centralcoastnews.net said.

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“All of the residents of Lancaster Gardens were fully insured, yet they are still waiting for their insurance companies to begin work on their homes. “These houses have been sitting empty since September with major repairs yet to begin. “The insurance companies need to communicate clearly with residents and begin ﬁt outs on the houses so these people can get back to living their lives.” Media release, Feb 11, 2016 David Mehan, member for The Entrance Interview, Feb 12, 2016 Barbara Champley, Bateau Bay

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Heritage Photo Exhibition launched osford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna launched a Heritage Photo Exhibition at the Davistown Progress Hall on March 2.

“We were happy to fund a Community Development grant such as this one which aimed to build local Davistown residents’ knowledge, and ‘a sense of place’ about their area, its people, past and present day activities,” Cr McKinna said. The aim of the project was to build relationships and grassroots support as the project team sourced Davistown’s local photo history and information from the local community, council’s local library history studies office and the broader community. “I wonder how many people knew that the waterfront of Davistown was the venue for not only boat building and races but horseraces,” Cr McKinna said. Project coordinator and grant writer, Ms Jenny McCulla said that Davistown had a very rich history as one of the first areas where wooden boat and ship building took place in the early colonial days of Australia. ”Key information was gathered by promoting requests for old Davistown photos in local papers by Davistown Progress Association (DPA) members, such as long-term president, Mr Arthur Stanley and former secretary, Ms Gay McGlinn,” Ms McCulla said. “Other pioneer family information came from lifelong Davistown residents, such as Mr Ian Davis, fourth grandson of one of the most prolific Davistown ship builders of colonial times, Rock Davis,” she said. Members of the shipbuilding Settree family, the Wulf, Woodbury and Wales families added to local knowledge as they shared their personal family photos and colourful stories.

Others were encouraged to come forward with family photos by publicity in school newsletters, placing flyers and advertisements locally in the local Davistown and Saratoga shops and on Facebook pages. Other information was confirmed by referencing The History of Shipbuilders of Brisbane Water NSW by author Ms Gwen Dundon. Ms McCulla said that Mr Geoffrey Potter, the local studies librarian and Gosford Library, were integral to the project by loaning many images from council’s collection, previously donated by Davistown families for safekeeping. “This exhibition is a way of sharing the final results of a worthwhile project

which has already helped to create a sense of ownership and belonging for all those who’ve been involved in supplying information, as well as the DPA team who helped put the exhibition and launch together,” she said. “We hope this permanent display of well-framed photographs, a poster and a slide show will have a high social return, as a new resource for the local and broader Central Coast community, NSW heritage and maritime groups, history students, and Central Coast school groups,” Ms McCulla concluded. Email, March 3, 2016 Jenny McCulla, Davistown Progress Association

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Blue2blue is an Australian based international film festival designed for filmmakers who are utilising the new technologies of drone and sports action cameras. This is the first festival of its type in Australia and blue2blue creator and director, Mr Martin Ashley Jones said it was exciting to be able to offer film makers the opportunity to showcase their films and stories to the world. Blue2blue submissions opened on December 14 and entries have poured in from across the globe including Germany, Switzerland, Norway, the USA, Mauritius and Australia. The festival holds a distinct point of difference from current Australian film festivals as the exciting challenge is for film makers to only use drones and/or action cameras to tell their story. The festival is being broken into five categories: documentary; sports action; fiction; student (under 16), which are films that have to be eight minutes and under; and, music video, which is four minutes and under. Blackmagic Design have come on board as

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of extraordinary and exquisitely shot footage, and we are stoked to have him on board.” According to Mr Ashley Jones, a compilation film of the finalists, the development of the festival and the awards night will be produced, and blue2blue has had strong interest from two international airlines to add the film to their in-flight viewing programs. “This is our inaugural year and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic festival. “It is my intention for this festival to grow from strength to strength to showcase our beautiful region, both nationally and internationally, and to support local talent, culture and business,” Mr Ashley Jones said. Media release, Mar 2, 2016 Martin A Jones, blue2blue festival

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Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. Classes held Monday to Friday for everyone over 50 Basics: Mon , Tues and Thurs 10am to 12noon Different programs every day, 10am to 12noon or 1pm to 3pm Apple-Mac: Mon, Tues, Wed All at our club rooms, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre 02 4369 5692 U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

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Koolewong, Point Clare & Tascott Progress Association Aims to provide resources for communication. Special guests, community involvement, heritage, diversity, education, safety and small business opportunities. Point Clare Community Hall 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. 0412 462 218

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

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volunteers and community organisations. We also provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regularly across the Central Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyoming Community Centre Programs and activities incl. Yoga & Zumba classes, Art and Craft classes, Playgroup & Vacation Care, Support groups, Book Club, Community Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work Development Orders, Centrelink Volunteer hours 4323 7483 reception@wyomingcc.org.au

HEALTH GROUPS

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meet every Wed 1230pm Someone cares Anglican Church 3 Mann St Gosford 4323 3890

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 admin@gnnc.com.au Hearing loss management 4329 4477 Support and educational group 7 groups across the coast Green Point Community Fellowship of First Providing practical experience Centre Fleeters Central Coast and confidence Provides information and referral For anyone interested in early Learn the benefits to hearing services, a meeting place for history or early family histories. aids - Better hearing community groups, OOSH Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Australia Central Coast cave, exercize classes, school Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 4321 0275 holiday programs, playgroup, 10:30am www.centralcoast.betterhearingaustralia. arts & craft, room hire, and 4323 1849 org.au much more. 4367 7591 MUSIC Central Coast Parkinson’s Support Group Kariong Neighbourhood Brisbane Water Brass We aim to help individuals and Centre Brass Band entertainment their families better manage ‘KNC provides the local for the community playing living with Parkinson’s Disease community with a meeting all types of popular music Guest speakers are a regular place and hub for groups, Rehearsal every Tuesday feature of our meetings. services and information. 7.30pm-10pm 2nd Tue - 1.30pm Regular activities include Early 0419 274 012 1800 644 189 childhood clinic, free family law advice, active playgroup, JAZZLEAGUE Central Coast Prostate computer classes, OOSH Live Jazz Bands - Come to Cancer Support Group services, fitness classes, arts listen, Come to dance (Gosford) & crafts, over 50’s friendship Free - Every Sun Meet last Friday Month group, youth group, social Central Coast Leagues Club Terrigal Uniting Church groups and many more Gosford 2-5pm 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal services. We also have an www.jazzleague.net 9.30am to 12 noon extensive resource and DVD 4367 9600 library for members to borrow. Soundwaves www.pcfa.org.au KNC membership starts at only Men’s acapella 4 part harmony $5 per year. chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Prostate 4340 1724 Central Coast Leagues Club Cancer Support Group wwww.knc.net.au Kieran - 0407 267 675 (Wyong) khutton58@gmail.com Meet last Monday Month Kincumber jbthomson51@gmail.com Toukley RSL Club Neighbourhood Centre Homes Ave Toukley • Exercise classes Sydney Welsh Choir 10.00am to 12 noon • Yoga for adults and children Cultural not for profit 4356 9300 • Community eco garden organisation performing at www.pcfa.org.au • Room hire concerts and various venues to • Health support groups promote the Welsh culture with • Counselling Dying with Dignity NSW, our singing, also performing for • After school activities Central Coast charity fund raising. 4363 1044 Working to give those 4369 3378 www.kincumber.nsw.au suffering unrelievedly from terminal or incurable illness Tempo Terrific Community Mingaletta Aboriginal the legal right to request & Showband Torres Strait Islander receive medical help to die Active showband available Corporation Quarterly Meetings to play at your community The Mingaletta community 4369 8053 function. Wide ranging centre provides its members repertuore. Always seeking new and other community groups a Gambling Solutions members, come and join us meeting place and referal hub Gambling help counsellors and have fun with music. for education, health, well-being provide free, confidential, Follow us on Facebook and cultural programs through professional service to Every Monday 5pm to 7pm consultative services and gamblers, family and friends. Kincumber Uniting Church community programs. Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, 4365 4414 Mon-Fri 9am 4pm Gosford, The Entrance. www.tempoterrific.com 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4344 7992 tempoterrific@live.com 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au GROW Support Groups Tuggerah Lakes Showband Small friendly groups formed to An enthusiastic group of people Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure learn how to overcome anxiety, who play brass instruments, and Learning Centre depression and loneliness and meet every Tuesday and Regular events Fitness, Yoga, to improve mental health and Thursday to rehearse their Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, well-being. Anonymous, free crowd-pleasing music and play Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, and open to all. Bring a support at community events Bush walking, Indoor bowls, person if you like. Weekly Park Rd Band Hall Zumba, Computer and Ipad meetings at Woy Woy, Bateau Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm courses, Bingo, Concerts on 1st Bay and Wyong 0407 406 669 and 3rd Thursday of month. 1800 558 268 Duffy Road Terrigal PLAYGROUP www.grow.net.au Joan 4384 5152 terrigal50plus@outlook.com Meals on Wheels Gosford Gumnuts Meals on Wheels Playgroup Volunteering Delicious meals delivered free Parents and children meet Central Coast Join us for a midday meal socially for the parents to make Refer potential volunteers Help with shopping and friends and learn more about to community organisations cooking classes parenting and the children to and provide support to 4363 7111

have fun and play together. 0 to 5 yrs Wednesday 10am-12noon Thursday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-12noon An outreach program 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 - The Grange Hotel 4th Thur every month besides Dec

worthwhile relationships? Then why not attend a Biz Networking breakfast? Every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson

WOMEN’S GROUPS

BPW Central Coast Empowering women of all ages CCLC Bridge Club in the areas of work, education, Duplicate Bridge-partner not well-being and friendship. required for most sessions. All women welcome to attend Central Coast Leagues Club monthly dinner meetings. 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat Be enlightened. $40 covers two 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon course meal and speaker. 4325 9854 Community transport available www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au to and from centre cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Chris Levis 0438 989 199 network@bizplus.com.au

Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paintouts Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1156 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

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

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild PROBUS CLUBS Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting All Probus clubs have and other fibre and fabric crafts, interesting guest speakers, community quilting bees - Day friendly atmosphere, make new and Night Groups friends, fellowship, intellectual 4325 4743 stimulus, and social activities. www.cottagecrafts.net.au

Probus Club of Avoca 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club

7.30 to 9pm Grange Hotel Wyoming 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261

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Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 or 0466 513 600 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 or 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 9am - 12pm RSL Club 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441 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 Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/ Faceting, Enamelling, Stone avocabeach Field-trips & fossicking Inner Wheel Club 4382 3372 Weekly Workshops of Terrigal Tues and Thurs 830am - 230pm Share friendship, social activities PUBLIC SPEAKING Thurs evening 6-10pm as well as fundraising for local, 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd national and international Develop confidence by Ourimbah projects. 3rd Mon, 12noon improving your speaking skills. 4362 2246 Terrigal 50+ leisure centre, Duffy Meetings are entertaining and Road Terrigal educational. CCLC Indoor Bowls 4369 0302 - 4384 1490 Ladies - Mon 10am terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Brisbane Waters Breakfast Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm Toastmasters Club 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm Kincumber View Club 8:30am-10:30am 4363 2360 or 0403 994 313 For ladies looking for a place 2nd and Last Sat each month to make friends. Interesting - The Hive and Library Erina Central Coast speakers, lunch, bus trips, Shopping Centre Soaring Club Inc movie days and home 0459 240 183 Gliding Club, Learn to fly, functions. 4th Tues Davistown Instruction FREE to members RSL Club 11am Blue Gum Flat Come and have an Air 4390 2527 Toastmasters Experience Flight Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd All Welcome Central Coast Women’s Mon 7.15-9.30pm 14 and up for Training Health Centre Ourimbah RSL Flying at Bloodtree Road We offer counseling, 4362 7227 Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence Sun ( weather permitting) SERVICE GROUPS and abuse issues. All services 0412 164 082 are provided by women for 0414 635 047 Lions Club of Woy Woy women www.ccsoaring.com.au 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy 4324 2533 Leagues Club www.cccwhc.com.au Fellowship of 0478 959 895 Australian Writers Make new friends and have fun A friendly and supportive group Soroptimist International while serving your community. Brisbane Water for new and old writers. Gives Soroptimists speak for women encouragement and critique Northern Settlement and girls of all nations through of your work. Workshops and Services - Volunteers awareness advocacy and competitions Volunteers needed for friendly action by supporting national 10am 3rd Sun visits to the elderly in nursing Conference room Gosford Hotel and international programs homes. 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers 4363 2627 People with a second language Country Club, Dover Rd centralcoastfaw@live.com encouraged to apply. Wamberal Training support provided 4367 6331 National Parks Association 4334 3877 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Central Coast cvscc@nsservices.com.au Twice weekly bush walks on the WOWGIRLS Wave Central Coast and further afield, SPECIAL INTEREST of Wisdom Inc varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Brisbane Water connects women and local fauna, floral, history. Keep fit Caravan Club businesses around a common and make friends. located on the Central Coast theme of well-being. to share 4389 4423 or 4332 7378 and looking for new members wisdom and explore life’s www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc potential. Spirituality in the Pub 4344 4363 Regular Powwows, WOW A forum with Q&A and two Wisdom gatherings, WOW speakers prompt conversations Biz Plus Networking days and WOW courses check within the community & to Association our website for activities. encourage dialogue about Attention business www.wowgirls.com.au spirituality. owners - are you keen info@wowgirls.com.au 1st Tues March to October to grow your business 2nd Tues November and in the process build

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Gosford Regional Show planning well under way

2014 Gosford Show Girl

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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

Friday, Mar 11 Australian Plant Society Meeting, leigh Brennan about Narangaroo Reserve Plants, Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd, 7:30pm

to 3:00pm Lederer Group Gosford Alive Community Information Session, Central Coast Leagues Club, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Tuesday, Mar 15 Saturday, Mar 12 Bonsai Society annual exhibition, Erina Room, Erina Fair, 9:00am to 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday A Cup of Sugar exhibition celebrates National Trust NSW 2016 heritage festival theme highlighting extraordinary local stories, Henry Kendall Museum West Gosford until May 31 Expose, Central Coast HSC Visual Arts Graduates exhibition, Art Studios Galler, Mann St, North Gosford, daily until Mar 24, opening reception 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Monday, Mar 14 Kincumber Echidna’s Poetry Group, Kincumber Library, 12:00pm to 2:00pm International Women’s Day Candle Lighting Ceremony, BPW Central Coast featuring Mahboba Rawi, Gosford Golf and Function Centre, 7:00pm Gosford Alive pop ups at Gosford Train Station, 6:30am to 9:00am and Imperial Centre, 10:00am

Gosford Alive pop up, Gosford Train Station, 6:30am to 9:00am and William St Mall, 10:00am to 3:00pm Lederer Group Gosford Alive Community Information Session, Gosford Golf Club, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Gosford, 1:00pm Compost and worm farming workshop, Wyoming Community Centre, 9:00am to 11:30am Harmony Day, Everyone belongs, Kibble Park from 11:00am The Cycle of Life, stage show, Youth Arts Warehouse, Gosford, 7pm and Sunday 3pm Central Coast Mariners versus Sydney FC, Central Coast Stadium, 5:15pm kick off Art Party gypsie folk edition, Rhythm Hut, Gosford from 6:00pm

Wednesday, Mar 16 Sunday, Mar 20

Retirees Meet and Greet, Kincumber Library, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Harmony Day Exhibition by Northern Settlement Services, Erina Library Foyer until March 22

The 5-Lands Experience, featuring the 5-Lands band with special guest Akova, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Friday, Mar 18

Monday, Mar 21

Grizzlee Train, Kincumber Hotel featuring Josh Dufficy Jammin Juniors, new group at Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, for 0 to six year olds to stimulate development through music, 10:30am to 11:30am

Harmony of the heart by the Multi Arts Confederation, drumming and dancing, Gosford Waterfront from 5:00pm Breast Reconstruction Awareness Event, Green Point Community Centre, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday, Mar 23 Saturday, Mar 19 Brisbane Water Historical Society annual general meeting, Henry Kendall Cottage, West

Free Ice and addiction presentation, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

he 2016 Gosford Regional Show will be held at the Gosford Showground from April 30 to May 1, and the two-day family friendly event promises to have something for everyone.

The Show will kick off Saturday with an official Aboriginal Opening Performance followed by Ravi and his Free Flying Feathered Friends. Throughout the day there will also be wood chopping and ‘Circaholics’ circus skills workshops, performances and fire shows. Sunday will boast its own unique entertainment line up with special attractions like the Hawkesbury Working Kelpie Show, rabbit hopping and Rufus John Puppets. Other Sunday highlights include the Junior Showgirl Quest judging and crowd favourite, the Fur and Feathers fancy dress pet parade. Throughout both days “Tubby the robot” and “Baby T-Rex” will be on hand to entertain the children, plus non-stop live entertainment in The Stage Hall pavilion. Being an Agricultural Show, there will be many competitions held that provide some place getters with entry to competitions at the Royal Easter Show. These competitions include wood chopping, honey and bee keeping, orchids, budgerigars, cats, rabbits, rabbit hopping, chickens, schools animal and horticultural displays, fruit and veg, and zone youth judging of fruit and vegetables. Due to lack of available horse practice and parking space, the Equestrian Program will be held on Sunday, April 24 when spectators are welcome. This year the arts and crafts sections were produced in partnership with members of Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Centre Inc and will feature arts and crafts across a variety of categories including: art and photography, cake decorating, baking, and lapidary, along with displays of machine knitting, spinning and weaving, pottery and quilting. The Central Coast Art Society will be organising

the 22nd Margaret Smith Memorial Art Prize at the Gosford Regional Show. There are five categories to enter and entry is open to all Central Coast artists. Judging will take place on Friday, April 29. There is also a People’s Choice Award to find the winning painting of the show. The Art Prize is held in the Old Tote Trust Rooms at the Gosford Showground.

A highlight at the Show will be the undercover Trade Expo Sites & Market Area. Great sites are still available at reasonable rates. This is a great opportunity to showcase local products and services to the many thousands expected to attend. Media release, Mar 3, 2016 Roma Stonestreet, Gosford Regional Show

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CEN continues to grow he Community Environment Network (CEN) has been renewing memberships during March and encouraged community members to join the Network.

CEN was established in 1997 as an overarching network covering Gosford, Wyong and Lake Macquarie LGAs. During that time, the CEN has continued to grow and evolve and have their 20th anniversary in 2017.

The CEN is fortunate to have a number of projects, with funding from various sources, that allow them to employ some project staff. Separate to projects, much of the work of CEN is still undertaken by volunteers.

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homes2nv@gmail.com WANTED Cash paid for good quality swords & knives. War & movie memorabilia also shop display units For large collections home visit available

New theatre company to perform in the Don Craig Room new theatre company has been formed with the intention of performing highquality productions in the newly-refurbished Don Craig Room at Laycock Street Theatre.

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The Shame File

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

• Renotek, Tascott

These activities include: supporting members (groups and individuals) with their environmental activities; responding to issues as they arise (depending on capacity); participating in strategic planning processes; representing CEN on committees; preparing submissions; engaging the wider community through newsletters and workshops; and, advocating for better decision making by all levels of government. “It is only through our members and supporters that we can provide a voice for the environment, communities and ecologically sustainable development,” CEN chairman, Mr John Asquith said.

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Company founder, Mr Lex Tonnet said the Gosford Theatre Company is an ensemble theatre of people who have an interest in being part of excellent theatre production and take pleasure in helping with any of the many elements in seeing a play come to life. Boasting a capacity for around 100 theatre goers, the Don Craig room will provide intimate theatre for enjoyment. The first play, to be staged in July this year, is Steve Martin’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’, a comedy based on the unlikely meeting in 1904 of wellknown characters. Email, Mar 6, 2016 Lex Tonnet, Gosford Theatre Company

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Art Party Gypsy Folk Edition to be held

Ungus Ungus Ungus will be part of the Art Party at The Rhythm Hut

he Rhythm Hut will host the Central Coast Art Party Gypsy Folk Edition on March 19.

Art Party is a global and multidisciplinary platform for emerging artists. Founded in Sydney in 2012, Art Party began as a monthly event in Sydney, welcoming performances of musicians, poets, painters, magicians, comedians, fire spinners, clowns, rappers, burlesque dancers, VJs, DJs, sculptors, and dancers with a warm audience in artist-run spaces. As time continued, Art Party continued to connect with local businesses, innovators, artists, venues and the public to further facilitate the connection between inspiration and community. Art Party has travelled outside Sydney in a further attempt to create a dynamic, global community, including parties in Brisbane, Byron Bay, Gosford, Canberra, Melbourne, Airlie Beach, Bali, Goa Beach (India), St

Petersburg (Russia), Nelson (Canada) and London (UK). Performances on the night include the psychedelic gypsy carniehop band, Ungus Ungus Ungus. They will take you on a journey of dance and mayhem. Referencing klezmer and Balkan music and traversing territory from hip-hop to rock and jazz, this is carnivalesque party music for the creatively inclined, featuring dancer Niki Shi’s vaudevillian fusion of contemporary, classical, and folkloric performance styles. Also performing on the night is popular instrumental folk group Vanishing Shapes. Since forming in 2012 for an assignment at Newcastle Conservatorium, Vanishing Shapes has been writing unique eclectic folk music,

taking influence from Klezmer, Celtic and Andean musical traditions meshed with modern art music and progressive rock practices. They released their debut album, Urcheon in February 2015 and have been touring from Byron bay to Melbourne, performing with the likes of The Crooked Fiddle Band, Afenginn, The Dead Maggies, The Button Collective, Rhythm Hunters and The Squeezebox Trio. Live performances feature narrative driven songs that bounce between being playful, harrowing and ethereal, producing moments for dancing, internal reflection and escaping to other dimensions. Media release, Mar 4, 2016 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

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Mariners go from toilet seat to toilet brush in a few short years

he promise of a season of entertaining, attacking football has turned into a train wreck for the Central Coast Mariners with yet another loss at home on Sunday, March 6.

Even days before kickoff, Mariners’ fans were questioning coach Tony Walmsley’s decision not to select the promising Trent Buhagiar for the game against Melbourne Victory when the International Football School youngster had performed so well against the Newcastle Jets a week earlier. Roy O’Donovan returned from his eight-week suspension and Ferreira was also back in the frame, so Walmsley obviously has some sort of rotation system in place for his young upand-comers that meant Buhagiar was not selected in the starting 11 or on the bench. Over 5,000 faithful Central Coast Mariners fans turned up in the heat to cheer their team on, even though the team’s position at the bottom of the 2015-16 A-League table now appears set in stone – the Central Coast Mariners had fallen from once-proud winners of the toilet seat to inevitable holders of this year’s toilet brush. Melbourne Victory have not been in the best form lately either, so their main challenge was to secure the three points to stay in the top six and rediscover their own tempo and mojo. O’Donovan re-entered the fray with a free kick in the opening minutes of the Mariners’ match against Melbourne Victory but it that was off target (too high). Most of the Mariners’ attacking chances throughout the first half came via captain for the day Fabio Ferreira, who took his first bounding run down the left sideline within the first five minutes. Melbourne Victory’s danger player for the match Fahid Khalfallah also made his mark in the opening minutes. Tom Uskok was given the unenviable job of defending Victory’s go-to striker Besart Berisha. Mitchell Neill picked up a yellow card on the sixth minute, giving Melbourne a

free kick well-within striking range that was taken by Guilherme Finkler, but deflected by Luis Garcia. The resulting Melbourne Victory corner kick didn’t create another scoring opportunity but they were able to keep possession. On the 12th minute, the home side’s brass band was silenced. Melbourne Victory showed the crowd the meaning of style when Delpierre delivered a pinpoint pass onto the foot of Ingham whose first-touch cross enabled Berisha to polish it off with a clinical goal. Luis Garcia took a corner kick for the home side on minute 13 that connected with the boot of Liam Rose but he sent it wide and high and was visibly disappointed by his own efforts. Melbourne Victory continued their strategy of accurate passing and maintaining possession. At around the 15-minute mark the Mariners had a glimpse of attacking momentum delivered by Ferreira and Ascroft but there was no resulting goal attempt. Victory delivered a speedy counter attack and Berisha maneuvered into a dangerous position, but fumbled and the Mariners defenders maintained their composure. Minutes later the Mariners appeared to have an attacking opportunity via their right hand flank but an unsuccessful attempt to cross the ball to the left gave Melbourne a throw in. A clear Melbourne Victory hand ball went unnoticed and they continued to dominate possession, with the Mariners winning the ball at times but giving it up just as quickly. A yellow card to Thomas Deng gave the Mariners a free kick. It was taken short but quickly picked up by Melbourne’s defenders. The Mariners had another glimpse of dangerous attacking form down the

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centre of the field at around the 24th minute with a ball that Victory’s keeper was forced to kick out. Tom Uskok managed to keep Berisha under control for the remainder of the first half but Victory started to look like they were toying with the Mariners from the 30th minute. Luis Garcia took a free kick on the 25th minute, but it was delivered directly to the keeper. Shortly after Luis Garcia was given a yellow card. Neither side was playing attractive football apart from occasional classy one-touch passing from the Victory. Neill, Austin and Liam Rose combined forces on the 30-minute mark to put together a great attack down the left hand side of the field but, again, the shot was well off target. O’Donovan was fed another scoring opportunity via Ferreira and Ascroft within minutes, but his attempt to head the ball failed. Shortly after, the Victory’s mid-field fed the ball to Berisha, but Mariners’ defenders didn’t allow him to get into a scoring position. The next five minutes was dominated by Melbourne Victory, including two corner kicks, but no goal. Mitchell Austin was replaced by Bradley McDonald for the Central Coast Mariners at minute 35. Luis Garcia attempted a shot at minute 39 that was wide and off target. The home side looked a bit sharper during the last five minutes of the first half and had their most promising period of attack. A foul by the Victory’s Jai Ingham gave the Mariners a free kick, but Victory recovered the ball. Bradley McDonald attempted an impressive run for the Mariners and managed to cross the ball to O’Donovan within striking range; he attempted a header, but was beaten to the ball by a Victory defender. Finkler made one final attacking run for the Victory and they had one more

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corner before half-time. The opening minutes of the second half quickly became a nightmare for the Mariners when Mitchell Neill was given his second yellow card and sent from the field – another 10-man struggle in front of a home crowd was not what the Mariners were looking for. Their traditional disciplinary record was in tatters. Fortunately, Garcia took the full force of the Victory free kick, so Neill’s red card did not lead directly to the visitors’ second goal. A Central Coast Mariners’ goal kick was deflected by Berisha at minute 48 and the home team was almost in even deeper trouble. Walmsley made his second substitution at the 50 minute mark, replacing Liam Rose with Jacob Poscoliero. The Mariners just about parked the bus at the 50-minute mark as their attacking options appeared to diminish, despite the efforts of players like Brad McDonald and the ongoing fight of Fabio Ferreira. O’Donovan looked deserted on half way for significant patches of play. Waves of attack continued from the visitors and a clever little back pass from Jai Ingham again gave Berisha a scoring opportunity, kept at bay by the Mariners’ defence. Izzo was able to deflect another Berisha move on goal. The visitors looked like they were in practice drill mode for the last 30 minutes,.

Poscoliero was applying good pressure and playing his heart out, but Melbourne Victory were able to dominate possession and the Mariners kept sitting deeper in defence. The yellow submarine was taking on water fast: McDonald, Poscoliero and McGing all had moments of gutsy play, but the home side’s binding strategy was difficult to fathom. Berisha had a great chance to score, something he would usually have netted easily, but he was significantly off target, an indicator that neither side was at their finest. The Mariners started to resort to the long ball, but no one was in a position to connect. O’Donovan was trying to earn his keep after his costly eight-week ban, but as the clock ticked down, he didn’t have the needed support. He was given a yellow card at around minute 64. Izzo made a double save at around minute 67 to keep the Victory from their second goal, but their attacking seemed relentless. Berisha was taken off at minute 68 and replaced by Archie Thompson. Garcia and Ferreira attempted to keep the home side’s hopes alive until Luis was substituted for Bingham at minute 77 and Ferreira looked out on his feet. Josh Bingham attempted to make his mark late in the game but found little support. Then, in the final minute of ordinary time, the killer blow came from Khalfallah,

set up by Jai Ingham and veteran Archie Thompson, and the Mariners were sunk, to struggle through three long minutes of extra time. “We needed to execute much better in the second half, even down to 10 men,” Mariners’ coach Tony Walmsley said at the conclusion of the match. “O’Donovan had a great chance in the first half, it was quick thinking, well executed and it’s a different game if that goes in,” he said. “Poscoliero did a great job when he came on and the reason he didn’t start was because we defended well last week and we gave the same back four an opportunity to repeat. “For me there were far too many yellow cards, I can’t defend the disciplinary record that we’ve got, but there was no need for anyone to be sent off that pitch today. “It was a tough afternoon, we played too many balls down Delpierre’s throat, he’s the biggest guy on the field and a classy defender. “Our pass selection was way off the mark today. “If it had of been better, I think we could have tamed Victory, because with 20 minutes to go, they were gone, but we didn’t execute well enough,” Walmsley said. Match summary, Mar 6, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Match notes, Mar 6, 2016 Jackie Pearson, Journalist

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Gosford Kariong back in open grade for 2016

Future of training facilities at Gosford Race Club still undecided

Chased by Wallabies a runaway try to the Storm in the Under 9s trial

he Gosford Race Club expects to be able to make an announcement about the future of its training facilities within the next couple of weeks, according to its CEO Mr Daniel Lacey.

“As it stands at the moment, we are in discussions with Racing NSW on some options on what the outcome will be here at Gosford,” Mr Lacey said. “Hopefully, within the next couple of weeks, we will be more certain about what those options will be and then we will be able to go out and let people know what the plan is,” he said. The main training track at Gosford race course comes with a warranty period that expires on December 31, 2016. With the end of the warranty on the horizon, the 16 professional race horse trainers who use the facility were informed that Gosford’s training facilities would close at the end of 2016. According to Mr Lacey, Gosford Race Club subsidises the training facility to around $250,000 per year, but the capital expenditure required to build new infrastructure would run into the millions. The life of a training track depends on the maintenance schedule, equipment, the number of horses using the track and other variables. “The main point in the whole thing is that everyone presumes Gosford Race Club wants to get rid of training, but we don’t; we just don’t want to spend our reserves on training infrastructure,” Mr Lacey said. Racing NSW has subsidised training infrastructure at other provincial tracks. Wyong, for example, has just received a new training pool that was completely funded by Racing NSW. “You have to be able to have a plan as well, you just can’t rock up to Racing NSW and say I want this money; your training has to be seen as at least semisustainable and viable. “We went to Racing NSW with a plan three years ago to put in new stables and we were told the training activities here were just not

viable enough to spend that amount of money. “The problem is you need a lot of horses to get the number of starters that Racing NSW is looking for and to be sustainable, but without the facilities, you are not going to get the horses.” Ms Kylie Gavenlock, who has been professionally training race horses at Gosford for 30 years, said none of the trainers have been told what the master plan is for the training facilities. “I have 30 horses in work all the time, with 13 to 14 staff all the time, both full- and part-time,” Ms Gavenlock said. “I spend $10,000 a month with local business to buy feed, we use a local farrier, local vets, so it ends up big money and it is all for local people,” she said. “What we are needing is some funding to stay open and we are begging Racing NSW to do it. “Gosford is one of the most viable, if not the most viable, provincial clubs around. “We know they have quite a bit of money in the bank and they own quite a lot of land.”

Ms Gavenlock said she and other trainers have been working with the CEO of Racing NSW, Mr Peter V’landys and with the member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, to find a solution that will keep the Gosford training facilities open. She argued that the fees paid by trainers to use the track would “nearly be enough to cover the maintenance program they run on the pro ride track”. “We want to see Racing NSW get behind us and back us and force Gosford Racing to redo a pro ride track. “They have talked about moving to Wyong, but Wyong doesn’t have stables and no grass tracks like we’ve got here. “As land in Sydney gets so valuable and so many big trainers keep getting bigger, we think Racing NSW should spend the money here and make this their training mecca,” she said. Interview, Mar 8, 2016 Daniel Lacey, Gosford Race Club Interview, Mar 8, 2016 Kylie Gavenlock, Trainer Jackie Pearson, journalist

A Gosford run is halted by a copybook Warriors tackle in the Under 7s trial Photos Andrew Stark

arm autumnal conditions greeted players as the Gosford Kariong Rugby League Club embarked on their first series of junior trial games in preparation for the new season.

Eight trials in total were played on the Narara Valley High School’s main oval with the visiting Berowra Wallabies, Northern Lakes Warriors, Umina Bunnies and Blue Haven Raiders providing worthy opposition throughout a successful opening day’s play. A handful of noteworthy first up performances were provided by: Jake Martin (U13s), Callum Skuse (U12s), Travis Burgess (U11s), Lorenzo Godoy (U10s) and Fetineni Aho

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(U9s). While the biggest cheer of the day was reserved for barnstorming under-12s prop Jake Sutherland, who swatted Wallaby defenders aside like a Bledisloe-bound All Black as he galloped 90 metres to score a spectacular solo try into the farmyard corner. The Gosford Kariong club has been further buoyed by news that they will be reentering an Open Grade side in this season’s third tier senior competition.

The Storm side will be slotted in to play games on the undercard to all Terrigal Sharks first and second grade fixtures throughout 2016. The Gosford squad is currently being put together, and positions remain available for anyone interested in pulling on the boots and having a run with the Storm this season. Sports report, Mar 7, 2016 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

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Junior speedway racing season commences

Defending champions start season with a 6-nil win osford City FC has kicked off the 2016 season in style, securing a dominating 6 to 0 victory over Division One side Kariong United at Pluim Park on Sunday.

Maurice Brown, Jack Miles and Aiden Phillip at Central Coast Junior Motor Cycle Club Photo David Lamont

he tapes went up on the junior speedway racing season at Somersby’s Allen Park Raceway on February 27.

Allen Park, the home of the Central Coast Junior Motorcycle Club, played host to a stellar field of young 125cc junior riders from all over NSW. They contested the Ray and Joan Sanson Spirit of Speedway meeting, which honoured the contribution of the late husband and wife duo to the club and junior speedway over many years. Eleven year old Harrison Ryan from Umina, nephew of five time NSW Champion and local legend Mick Poole, was in sparkling form

earning third place on the winner’s rostrum. Harrison qualified for the A final with 14 points, only one short of the maximum, but just lost out to Maurice Brown from Cowra and Jack Miles from Kurri in an action packed final. Newly-crowned FIM 250cc Youth Speedway World Champion and winner of the 2014 NSW title on this track, Matthew Gilmore, was on hand to offer advice to all competitors on how Somersby can be the springboard to the world

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Featuring a number of new recruits, the Dragons put on a display reminiscent of the form that saw them take out the League Championship in season 2015. A neatly taken goal to new signing and former Young Socceroo, Reece Caira, put the Dragon’s ahead inside 10 minutes. Adam Woodbine doubled the lead soon after with a cool finish under the Kariong goalkeeper after finding himself in behind the defensive line. Midfielder Graham Toope

added two goals to the Dragons tally, including a spectacular long-range strike on the half-hour mark and completed his hat-trick late in the second half. His midfield partner, Matt Hall completed the rout in the 90th minute after a good passage of build-up play from the Dragons. Dragon’s coach, Mr Ian McAndrew was happy with the performance of the side who have their eyes on a Westfield FFA Cup match against Oatley RSL FC in a fortnight. “I was happy with the

effort of the side and the combinations which are developing. “It was a strong performance and we will look to carry this form through to our first round FFA Cup match against Oatley,” McAndrew said. Gosford takes on Wyong in the Central Coast Cup on March 11. Kick-off is at 8:15pm at Bloodtree Oval, Mangrove Mountain. Email, Mar 7, 2016 Jared Keens, Gosford City FC

speedway stage. A special Spirit of Speedway trophy was awarded to 10 year old Aiden Phillip from Abernethy, as the most promising up and coming rider who had demonstrated skills both on and off the track, with qualities like attitude, tenacity and fair play. The next junior speedway meeting at Somersby will be on April 30. Media release, Mar 7, 2016 Terry Starbuck, Starbuck Visual Marketing

Gosford Dragons in action at Pluim Park.

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