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Central Coast Tourism funding to continue until July 2017 osford Council funding to Central Coast Tourism will cease on July 1, 2017 and the future of the organisation will not be decided until a new, merged Central Coast Council is up and running.

Council resolved to enter into a one year agreement with Central Coast Tourism, for the period from July 2016 to June 2017, at its ordinary meeting on March 22. Central Coast Tourism had earlier that day announced that 2015 had been a record-breaking year for tourism in the region. “The latest figures released by Tourism Research Australia indicate the value of the local visitor economy has surpassed $900 million,” said Central Coast Tourism CEO Ms Robyn Abernethy. That is a 25 per cent year on year growth for the visitor economy and, according to Ms Abernethy, the impressive results were delivered as a result of marketing, industry collaboration, new product and the Australian dollar. Central Coast Tourism is a regional tourism body responsible for destination management, marketing and development. It has been funded by two key stakeholders: Wyong Council ($150,000 per annum) and Gosford Council ($416,210 per annum). The likely amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils was one of the reasons for ceasing the

organisation’s funding. The scale of a new Central Coast council may provide the opportunity to deliver this tourism function in-house, according to Gosford Council. Gosford Council entered into a Deed of Agreement with Central Coast Tourism in 2007 for the organisation to build a Tourist Information Centre, administration offices and carpark. Council agreed at the time to provide a grant of $190,000 and a loan of $190,000 for constructing the facility on land at Kariong owned by the NSW Government. Central Coast Tourism (as of March) owes Gosford Council $110,484.58 and it has three vehicles owned and registered in Gosford Council’s name. The future ownership of the vehicles has been a

matter of correspondence between Central Coast Tourism and Gosford Council since August 2015. “The contribution that Gosford Council has made to Central Coast Tourism over time has been significant,” according to a staff report to council’s ordinary meeting on March 22. “Questions have also been raised over a long period of time on value for money considerations and benefits for the tourism sector and the community as a whole,” the report to council said. According to the report, a key part of the council’s Economic Development Strategy is to review its ongoing role and alignment of goals with Central Coast Tourism. In addition to the impact of a large, combined Central

Coast regional council on tourism, the NSW Government is currently reviewing Destination NSW which may have large-scale impacts on all regional tourist organisations and that report is due shortly. The report to Gosford Council also stated that a recent briefing from Central Coast Tourism to Gosford and Wyong Councils requesting that funding continue until 30 June 2017 highlighted a number of areas for improvement. In December, both Councils provided four options to the Central Coast Tourism board: an exit strategy and a oneyear marketing strategy if funding ceased on June 30, 2017; an exit strategy if council funding ceased on June 30, 2016; an exit strategy if funding ceased on December 31, 2016;

or present a long term plan that identified an improved model to drive enhanced performance by the organisation if funding continued beyond 2017. On February 11, the chairman and treasurer of Central Coast Tourism made a presentation to both councils and recommended funding continued until June 30, 2017. According to the staff report to Gosford Council, some of the advantages of continuing funding for another year were: continued marketing momentum; continuation of Destination NSW campaigns; and continuation of the NSW Trade Investment Business Events Tourism Attraction Project. According to the report, Central Coast Tourism has eight full-time employees plus casuals and volunteers.

At a meeting on March 10, Wyong Council resolved to also continue funding until June 30, 2017, subject to Gosford Council’s agreement to the same terms. Central Coast Tourism will be required to pay all outstanding loans to Gosford Council by June 30, 2017 but will be required to return the three vehicles on or before June 30, 2016. In a written statement, the chair of Central Coast Tourism, Mr Sam Panetta said: “Central Coast Tourism’s board is pleased that Gosford Council resolved to continue funding the organisation until June 30, 2017. “The tourism industry on the Central Coast delivers significant benefits to the local economy,” Mr Panetta said. “Over the next 15 months, Central Coast Tourism will work with both councils and consult with the new council entity to ensure the continued development of this vital sector of the local economy,” he said. “One key project Central Coast Tourism will drive is the next Destination Management Plan for the Visitor Economy 2017-2020, along with maintaining the destination’s presence in domestic and international markets.” Media release, Mar 23, 2016 Gosford Council media Agenda item GRO.2, Mar 22, 2016 Gosford Council ordinary meeting Media statement, Mar 23 Central Coast Tourism Inc Jackie Pearson, journalist

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

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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 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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Peninsula Village resident Ms Eileen Banks recently celebrated her 102nd birthday.

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

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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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The club sees the rezoning as an opportunity to ensure its long-term viability and to give back to the community by investing $14 million. Wyong Council has also stated it is committed to providing a range of housing types. “This includes promoting more affordable housing options on sites which are well located in terms of public transport, shops and services,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. A report to the March 10 council meeting concluded that an assessment of the application considered: the existing strategic framework; potential impacts the proposed land use may have on the land; and relevant policy resolutions of council. “This assessment has identified that the request has sufficient strategic justification,” the report to council said. Council resolved to accept the report’s recommendation to prepare a planning proposal to amend the Wyong Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and send it to the Department of Planning and Environment. “Our population is set to grow by 50,000 over the next 15 years and we really do need to deliver a lot more housing,” Cr Eaton said. The development proposal applies to land

The proposed concept plan for the Doyalson manufactured home estate (left) and it’s location (right)

directly north of the Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club. It is currently zoned RU6 Transition and would be rezoned to RE2 Private Recreation, which would permit a Manufactured Home Estate (MHE). The site (Lot 49 DP 707586 and Lot 7 DP 240685) comprises 21.69 hectares on the Paciﬁc Hwy at Doyalson. Lot 49 currently contains two buildings: one is leased to an independent party; the second contains amenities. The lot also has cricket nets and remnant vegetation. Lot 7 contains no buildings and the site of the proposed home village is generally clear of vegetation and is used for the RAW Challenge. The site adjoins Delta land to the east (Munmorah Power Station) and a hydroponics establishment to the north. RU6 zoning is a holding zone providing a limited range of uses to ensure the land remains ﬁt for

the long-term intended purpose. In the case of Lot 7, that long-term purpose is a development precinct within the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan (NWSSP). The landowner has previously investigated development opportunities but “due to future subsurface mining of the area for coal, the Mine Subsidence Board has objected to each proposal,” the report explained. Options already considered: residential subdivision; retirement facility; tourist accommodation; mixed tourist and residential accommodation; and a motel. The concept shows the manufactured home estate located within Lot 7 with a lit pathway linking it to existing playing ﬁelds and club facilities. The concept plan also included walking and cycling tracks, a games room, indoor swimming pool, a manager’s residence

and site ofﬁce. “The proposal will enable Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club to better utilise its existing land holdings,” the report said. The RAW challenge is proposed to be relocated to the existing playing ﬁelds (subject to consent). “The use of the site as an MHE may be an interim use until mining constraints have been resolved and this use has been given ‘in principle’ support from the Mine Subsidence Board, according to the report. Future plans for the Doyalson-Wyee RSL will be centred around health associated uses with the recently constructed gymnasium. The club intendeds to expand the function room. It also intends to add a ‘pop-up’ library. The RE2 Private Recreation permits caravan parks and therefore manufactured home estates as well as a variety of other uses. “These housing forms offer lower cost housing

options and increase the mix of housing types available for the area,” the report said. Wyong Council had taken actions to minimise the opportunity for caravan parks “to become a more dominant part of the local housing offer by limiting the creation of additional non-tourist caravan parks and MHEs in Wyong Shire.” In 2003, for instance, Wyong Council resolved: “That Council records its opposition as a matter of policy to the creation or expansion of further nontourist caravan parks or manufactured home estates within the shire.” The resolution also sought to limit conversion of tourist sites to permanent accommodation, which reduced the number of tourist accommodation sites in the shire. However, in December 2012, a report on Planning Controls to Support Housing Affordability and Choice in Wyong Shire included nine

recommendations that directly related to promoting caravans and manufactured homes as affordable housing options. None of those recommendations was approved when the report was considered by the Economic Employment Development Committee (EEDC) in 2013. A l t h o u g h recommending that council moved ahead with seeking a gateway determination for the rezoning, it noted that the proposal was inconsistent with the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan “as it is proposing residential development on land that has been identiﬁed for employment in the long term. “The timing of the rezoning of the land for employment purposes will be impacted by future coal extraction. “This has an indeterminate timing but is likely to be longer than 15 years. The assessment concluded that the site could accommodate a MHE in the short term provided that the land has the potential to be used for future employment purposes … once mining has been completed in the area. “The proposal does not involve community title subdivision which means that the existing land holding will not be further fragmented.

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Rail underpass under threat Transport for NSW appears to be backing away from its commitment to complete the second stage of the Woy Woy rail underpass project. It has increased its estimates of project completion costs from $52 million to $115 million. No progress has been made on the second stage of the project since Gosford Council announced last August it had started preconstruction activities on the stage the council estimates will cost $36 million. Stage two of the project at Bulls Hill was to include the construction of a new vehicle underpass at Nagari Rd, reconstruction of Nagari Rd and construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge. The NSW Government has so far committed $52 million in funding to help council design and implement the Rawson Road Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project. The deputy mayor for Gosford Cr Craig Doyle said council had written to the State Government to conﬁrm its position in relation to the project several months ago and had not yet received a reply. “Months ago the design and construction of the bridge was completely taken over by Transport

for NSW,” he said. Since then the costings for project completion have escalated from $52 million to $115 million but no explanation or information about the increase has been provided by the department to Gosford Council. Cr Doyle said Gosford Council still had $12 million to complete its share of the works but Transport for NSW has said that it would not have a problem if the council went ahead and spent those funds on other projects. “Gosford Council has not slowed this project down, in fact, we are seeking to get it finished,” Cr Doyle said. “There has been no justification of why Transport for NSW has costed its completion at two times everyone else’s costs. “Any way you look at it this is not an acceptable position and it looks like Transport for NSW is shaking in its commitment to get the project done,” he said. Gosford Council chief Mr Paul Anderson confirmed that responsibility for certain parts of the project were now with Transport for NSW, including the underpass. “They have been doing a whole range of design and costing exercises,” Mr Anderson said. “Other parts of the project are

with us including the final costing and ultimate design certification works for the road but obviously, with that sort of project, you are not going to go and do the roadworks until the rail and bridge work is done,” he said. Mr Anderson said the required rail work would include closures and, due to the fact the level crossing is on the main north-south rail line, those closures can only occur at certain times. “Which is why the project is a long and protracted process,” he said. “The pedestrian underpass, before it was completed, required a couple of closures to allow that work to happen,” he said Mr Anderson said he could confirm that the overall project did involve plans for the straightening of Woy Woy Rd around the Bays. “But that was never included in the current stages or works, it was a future stage that was announced by Mr Barry O’Farrell when he was trying to become premier,” he said. Gosford Council had started acquiring land to accommodate the road straightening but Mr Anderson said those acquisitions had been put on hold. He said he did not know the time frame for the completion of the Rawson Rd rail bridge.

“The project team meet pretty regularly to talk about it,” he said. Transport for NSW dismissed a request from Peninsula News to conﬁrm when designs and costings would be complete, when their part of the stage two works would commence and whether they had a completion date. “This is actually a Gosford Council project,” the Transport for NSW media unit claimed. “They have your enquiry and will be able to give you an update on the project”. However, Gosford Council’s director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak said: “Because of technical issues to do with occupation of the railway line at some future part of the stage two construction, the bridge component went back to Transport for NSW to undertake design and construct. “At this period of time we are waiting on formal advice from the minister about where the project is heading,” Mr Antczak said. The Rawson Road Level Crossing Replacement Project was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in December 2013 and was to be completed over four stages. The aims of the project were to address safety concerns

associated with the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd, upgrade the road and drainage infrastructure and improve trafﬁc movement through Woy Woy. Stage one, the Rawson Rd pedestrian underpass and Shoalhaven Dve existing rail bridge augmentation were completed in 2015. Stage two included Shoalhaven Dve along Nagari Rd to Woy Woy Rd (north). Stage three was the upgrade of Rawson Rd to Soalhaven Dve including an upgrade to Waterview St. The ﬁnal stage involved works to Woy Woy Rd (north) at Bulls Hill up to Banyo Close. The Peninsula News has asked parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald, shadow minister for the Central Coast Mr David Harris and member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith to comment on the status of the project. Interview, 16 Mar 2016 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Interview, 17 Mar 2016 Craig Doyle, Gosford Council Interview, 17 Mar 2016 Stan Antczak, Gosford Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Council resolved to enter into a one year agreement with Central Coast Tourism, for the period from July 2016 to June 2017, at its ordinary meeting on March 22. Central Coast Tourism had earlier that day announced that 2015 had been a record-breaking year for tourism in the region. “The latest ﬁgures released by Tourism Research Australia indicate the value of the local visitor economy has surpassed $900 million,” said Central Coast Tourism CEO Ms Robyn Abernethy. That is a 25 per cent year on year growth for the visitor economy and, according to Ms Abernethy, the impressive results were delivered as a result of marketing, industry collaboration, new product and the Australian dollar. Central Coast Tourism is a regional tourism body responsible for destination management, marketing and development. It has been funded by two key stakeholders: Wyong Council ($150,000 per annum) and Gosford Council ($416,210 per annum). The likely amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils was one of the reasons for ceasing the

organisation’s funding. The scale of a new Central Coast council may provide the opportunity to deliver this tourism function in-house, according to Gosford Council. Gosford Council entered into a Deed of Agreement with Central Coast Tourism in 2007 for the organisation to build a Tourist Information Centre, administration ofﬁces and carpark. Council agreed at the time to provide a grant of $190,000 and a loan of $190,000 for constructing the facility on land at Kariong owned by the NSW Government. Central Coast Tourism (as of March) owes Gosford Council $110,484.58 and it has three vehicles owned and registered in Gosford Council’s name. The future ownership of the vehicles has been a

matter of correspondence between Central Coast Tourism and Gosford Council since August 2015. “The contribution that Gosford Council has made to Central Coast Tourism over time has been signiﬁcant,” according to a staff report to council’s ordinary meeting on March 22. “Questions have also been raised over a long period of time on value for money considerations and beneﬁts for the tourism sector and the community as a whole,” the report to council said. According to the report, a key part of the council’s Economic Development Strategy is to review its ongoing role and alignment of goals with Central Coast Tourism. In addition to the impact of a large, combined Central

Coast regional council on tourism, the NSW Government is currently reviewing Destination NSW which may have large-scale impacts on all regional tourist organisations and that report is due shortly. The report to Gosford Council also stated that a recent brieﬁng from Central Coast Tourism to Gosford and Wyong Councils requesting that funding continue until 30 June 2017 highlighted a number of areas for improvement. In December, both Councils provided four options to the Central Coast Tourism board: an exit strategy and a oneyear marketing strategy if funding ceased on June 30, 2017; an exit strategy if council funding ceased on June 30, 2016; an exit strategy if funding ceased on December 31, 2016;

or present a long term plan that identiﬁed an improved model to drive enhanced performance by the organisation if funding continued beyond 2017. On February 11, the chairman and treasurer of Central Coast Tourism made a presentation to both councils and recommended funding continued until June 30, 2017. According to the staff report to Gosford Council, some of the advantages of continuing funding for another year were: continued marketing momentum; continuation of Destination NSW campaigns; and continuation of the NSW Trade Investment Business Events Tourism Attraction Project. According to the report, Central Coast Tourism has eight full-time employees plus casuals and volunteers.

At a meeting on March 10, Wyong Council resolved to also continue funding until June 30, 2017, subject to Gosford Council’s agreement to the same terms. Central Coast Tourism will be required to pay all outstanding loans to Gosford Council by June 30, 2017 but will be required to return the three vehicles on or before June 30, 2016. In a written statement, the chair of Central Coast Tourism, Mr Sam Panetta said: “Central Coast Tourism’s board is pleased that Gosford Council resolved to continue funding the organisation until June 30, 2017. “The tourism industry on the Central Coast delivers signiﬁcant beneﬁts to the local economy,” Mr Panetta said. “Over the next 15 months, Central Coast Tourism will work with both councils and consult with the new council entity to ensure the continued development of this vital sector of the local economy,” he said. “One key project Central Coast Tourism will drive is the next Destination Management Plan for the Visitor Economy 2017-2020, along with maintaining the destination’s presence in domestic and international markets.” Media release, Mar 23, 2016 Gosford Council media Agenda item GRO.2, Mar 22, 2016 Gosford Council ordinary meeting Media statement, Mar 23 Central Coast Tourism Inc Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Performing Arts Centre on the waterfront is still a possibility riends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP) have officially resolved at a special meeting on March 16, that the vacant former Gosford Public School site is the preferred location for a Regional Performing Arts Precinct.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As FOPAP has always said, the placement of a Regional Performing Arts Precinct on this site would be a welcome gateway for visitors to the Central Coast, highlighting the importance of art and culture to our community,â&#x20AC;? said president of the Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct, Mr Mark Thomas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;FOPAP will swing its considerable support behind other community groups so that there will be a unified voice in expressing the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire for this valuable piece of public land to be utilised for a long awaited community facility,â&#x20AC;? Mr Thomas said.

Mark Thomas (left) president of FoPAP with Margaret Hardy from the Multi Arts Confederation

How we got to this point â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Timeline 2001 - 2016 The future of the Gosford waterfront has been the subject of debate and contention since 2001. That was when Spurbest acquired the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Froggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? site

in Mann St and proposed a major development. In 2003, the NSW Government appointed an independent planner, Mr John McInerney to oversee the CBD redevelopment and come up with a masterplan for the precinct. His plan focused on attracting more residential

development and capped building heights at 10 storeys. It still allowed the $50 million Spurbest towers and the $60 million Central Coast Leagues Club redevelopment to go ahead. Landcom proposed the Gosford Hospital City Link project under the plan.

In March 2004, the McInerney plan was submitted to the NSW Government. The following year (2005), Gosford Council embarked on an ambitious community engagement program called Vision 2025. That September, a scaled-down Spurbest

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A civic improvement plan, including plans for an overhaul of the waterfront, was sent to the planning minister for approval. The Gosford Challenge was launched in 2008 as a joint initiative of Gosford Council and the Land and Property Management Authority to produce another new masterplan for the city. In October 2009, a Design Charrette, a six-day intensive and collaborative design process with 130 community representatives working with professional designers was held. A ‘charrette’ is a public meeting or workshop devoted to a concerted effort to solve a problem or plan the design of something; a period of intense work, typically undertaken in order to meet a deadline. The intent of the October 2009 gathering was to come up with design solutions to complex urban circumstances that were to underpin the key

design strategies for the masterplan. The Our City, Our Destiny Masterplan was published that year. The public exhibition period for the resulting Draft Gosford Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan closed in May 2010. In August 2010, the Masterplan was launched and responsibility for its implementation was officially handed to the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC). The CCRDC’s Gosford Waterfront State Significant Site study was put on public exhibition in November 2011. It garnered 657 submissions, seven offering support, two offering partial support and the others opposed to the vision for the waterfront. The main issues raised in those public submissions were the loss of public land and the desire for a Performing Arts Precinct to be located on the Gosford waterfront.

The following year, 2012, was the year of the Gosford Landing: a proposed joint venture between the CCRDC and Lend Lease that included moving the public swimming pool and building finger wharves. The proposal was scrapped after a huge public outcry. The CCRDC lodged a revised submission to amend planning controls for part of the Gosford CBD with the Department of Planning in March 2013. Meanwhile, a design competition for a regional performing arts centre was held in August 2013. In February 2014, the Department of Planning declared the waterfront precinct as a state significant site and approved rezoning to allow a mix of residential, commercial, retail, and recreational uses. The proposal was said to have the potential to deliver 200 new residential dwellings and create 2,000 new jobs. In March 2014 the Gosford Waterfront

Development Control Plan 2014 was released and in April the Gosford Public School relocated, and demolition commenced on the old school site in August. May 2014 was the first mention of the creation of 600 new jobs for Gosford via the relocation of the Australian Taxation Office. In October, the Federal Government called for an expression of interest to provide a commercial office premises for the ATO. At around the same time, Government Property NSW invited expressions of interest in purchasing 20 Mann St Gosford (the school site).. The NSW Expression of Interest closed on November 18, 2014 but the names of those called to tender were not made public. In August 2015, Government Property NSW announced it was disposing of the Gosford School site because it was surplus to needs and tenders were invited from pre-qualified organisations only (those

on the EOI short list). On September 25, 2015 Ms Lucy Wicks, with federal treasurer, Mr Scott Morrison, announced that the ATO would be located on part of the former Gosford Public School site and on October 2, the NSW government announced it had sold the site to Doma Group, which was entering an agreement with the ATO to deliver the federal building. Physical work is expected to commence on the Doma-ATO in 2016. Coast Community News (CCN) asked Government Property NSW to confirm its plans for the remainder of the land on the former Gosford Public School site. The NSW Department of Finance media unit sent the following response: Doma Group purchased approximately 27 per cent of the former Gosford Public School site. “Approximately 73 per cent of the site is available for additional redevelopment in accordance with the zoning and planning controls,” the statement said.

“Government Property NSW is reviewing options for the remaining portion of the Mann St site,” the statement said. Government Property NSW advised that questions relating to the location of the performing arts centre should be directed to Gosford Council. CCN also asked why a portion of the land was sold to Doma for only $788 per square metre when other CBD land has been sold to developers for $1200 per square metre through to $1700 in the same year. Government Property NSW responded: “The sale result reflects market value following a competitive expression of interest and tender process”. Media release, Mar 21, 2016 Mark Thomas, Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct Timeline, 2001-2016 No Tax on Gosford Waterfront group Media statement, Mar 22, 2016 NSW Department of Finance media unit Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Land owners’ rights further eroded by anti-protest laws ocal Greens, sitting Labor MPs and activists have been united in their condemnation of the NSW Government’s introduction of the Inclosed Lands, Crimes and Law E n f o r c e m e n t L e g i s l a t i o n A m e n d m e n t (Interference) Bill 2016.

Greens candidate for the federal seat of Robertson, Ms Hillary Morris said she was appalled at the NSW Government’s moves to penalise people trying to protect land and water from the threat of coal seam gas. “This has no benefit to police in terms of their ability to protect people from harm, since the law is already sufficient in that regard,” Ms Morris said. “This is purely a move by Baird to quell growing resistance to the continued actions of government which threaten our environment and our livelihoods,” she said.

Coast and Mountains residents demonstrating against CSG prior to the March 2015 NSW election

“The people of NSW are saying no: no to new coal mines; no to CSG; and no to destroying our environment. “Rather than introducing new laws in an attempt to drown out their voices, how about the government starts listening to the people they are elected to represent?” “This goes against people’s democratic right to protest about actions undertaken that threaten

our environment, negatively impact on agricultural areas or people’s amenity.” According to Ms Morris, the Central Coast Greens have been active in supporting the community against the twin threats of coal and coal seam gas. While the CSG licence PEL2 was bought back, the Coast remains vulnerable to new CSG licenses, with our valuable farmland and water

supplies at risk, Ms Morris said. “Central Coast Greens supported the community based Gas-Field-Free survey, which revealed that 98.6 per cent of Mountain residents did not want CSG exploration or mining,” she said. “Over the last two years, Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham has introduced two bills to try to ban new

coal and CSG mining in the water catchment, but sadly these have not been supported by the ALP. “These new laws will not only be used against CSG protestors, who simply seek to protect land and water, but might be used against any protestors who exercise their right to stand up against recreational hunting, the sell-off of public assets including reserves in

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The new law amended the Crime Act 1900 to extend the definition of ‘mine’ in the context of an existing offence under s201 of intentionally or recklessly interfering with a mine, which is punishable by up to seven years in prison. This would criminalise any protests by farmers on their own land, according to the member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith. According to Ms Smith, the new law also gives police additional search and

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seizure powers without the need for any warrant where the police suspect a person has or a vehicle contains, anything to be intended to be used as a ‘lock-on’ device for the purpose of interfering with a business or undertaking or is likely to be used in a manner causing serious risk to safety. Not only will police be able to able to seize property without a warrant but owners will lose any property in the things taken, without any protection at law or by the Courts; and; it also confers on police additional powers to give

directions to persons in public places to prevent obstruction to persons or traffic, criminalising not only actions by peaceful protestors but extending the criminality to any person attending a protest. “The freedom to protest is a fundamental right in a democratic society,” said shadow minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris MP. “There are already laws to deal with people doing the wrong thing at protests,” Mr Harris said. “The Law Society of NSW wrote to the Minister

for Industry, Resources and Energy stating that it is concerned that the proposed new laws may interfere with the ability of people across NSW to engage in demonstrations, protests, processions or assemblies,” he said. “The proposed new laws elevate the rights of CSG and other mining companies above land owners and the wider public,” Ms Smith said. “Landowners already have few rights when a mining company becomes interested in their land. According to the chair of

the Community Environment Network, Mr John Asquith: “For some time, government and corporations around the world have been introducing Strategic Litigation Against Peaceful Protest or SLAPP laws. “They could even be used against a farmer attempting to lock his gate to stop mining exploration on his land,” Mr Asquith said. “Inevitably, these approaches to managing dissent fail,” he said, citing examples from history including Ghandi marching his men towards the soldiers until the soldiers eventually

refused to keep firing. “That is the level of human relations you eventually get to with this sort of legislation that benefits the corporations and the government,” he said. Media release, Mar 17, 2016 Kathy Smith, member for Gosford Media statement, Mar 21, 2016 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens Interview, Mar 14, 2016 John Asquith, Community Environment Network Jackie Pearson, journalist

I will appoint a PENSIONERS’ ADVOCATE, S/he will work with me to: • pursue a ‘manifesto’ of essentials for Pensioners: i. reinstatement: of full pension to 300,000 aggrieved pensioners ii. Pension size: the single, aged pension to be set at $440/week, 10% above the Poverty Line. All other pensions to be adjusted, I will seek a bi-partisan plan for the progressive increase to 30% above the Poverty Line by 2030. iii. Pension indexation: against CPI inflation. iv. Medicare: defence of bulk billing: no privatisation; extension to cover dental, physio, blood, scans, & bulk-billed specialist fees. *organise bi-annual PENSIONER FORUMS to publicly consult with pensioners on matters THEY identify as priority, for example: i. Online Centrelink services. There must be Human assistance for aged & widowed pensioners to help us access online services ii. Open a Dept of Veterans’ Affairs Office at Gosford. iii. Assistance to find casual &/or permanent work iv. Foot-bridges, crossings, lifts … facilities in public places. v. Education: free tuition for internet/social media skills.

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Council CEO’s contract to remain in place until merger at least confidential meeting of Gosford Council was held prior to the ordinary meeting on March 22 to discuss the renewal of CEO Mr Paul Anderson’s contract.

The meeting and report were confidential in accordance with Section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act which permits a closed meeting if it relates to personnel matters concerning particular individuals. Deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle, who chaired both the confidential and ordinary meeting in the absence of mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, said the purpose of the confidential meeting was “exactly as it sounds. “We have certain obligations under the Local Government Act to do certain things by certain times,” Cr Doyle said. He said Mr Anderson had approached the council for a contract renewal in 2015, again in accordance with local government law. “We were not obliged to meet his timeframe at that time but then the merger happened in the middle of the contract renewal negotiations,” he said. Cr Doyle said there had been some confusion at the outset of the council merger process as to whether or not contracts for senior staff could be renewed. He said it was then clarified, based on court action taken by a senior employee of another council that had been placed in a merger proposal period, that councils subject to the NSW Government’s merger processes still had to meet their employer obligations. Cr Doyle said that the

period of Mr Anderson’s contract renewal had not yet been determined and was complicated by the potential merger of Gosford and Wyong Councils. “We have a CEO and he is under contract,” Cr Doyle said. “But all bets are off when the amalgamation goes through,” he said. Mr Anderson would have to apply for any new or interim position on the new, merged council. Cr Doyle said it was his understanding that the delegate, Mr John Rayner, who was responsible for reporting back to the NSW minister for local government, Mr Paul Toole on whether or not Gosford and Wyong should be merged, was due to deliver that report on Thursday, March 23. “It is our understanding the Boundaries Commission may be meeting as early as next week [commencing Monday, March 27],” he said. The minister will consider the report of the delegate and the Boundaries Commission’s comments on that report before making a decision. Supplementary agenda item MM.C4, Mar 22, 2016 Gosford Council Interview, Mar 23, 2016 Craig Doyle, Gosford Council Website, Mar 23, 2016 Council Boundary Review Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Government’s draft regional plan required a great deal more planning he vision and goals in the NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s draft regional plan for the Central Coast have been supported by Gosford Council, but it has called for a bigger role for local government and a stronger emphasis on plan delivery.

In response to the draft plan, which has been on public exhibition for several months (but not advertised in this newspaper), Gosford Council has made a submission spelling out its own vision and plans for the next 25 years. The population of the Central Coast region is expected to grow by 70,000 by 2036, Gosford Council’s submission reiterated. “This means as many as 70,000 new residents on the Central Coast need new homes and jobs,” a staff report to the March 22 ordinary meeting of Gosford Council said. It is estimated that 39,600 new dwellings will

Gosford Council's submission to the NSW Government on its draft regional plan for the Central Coast

need to be built to meet the projected population growth, which is well above the rate of new housing currently being delivered, and those figures would be higher if, as expected, population growth on the

Coast exceeds the forecast. “A higher growth scenario including trigger points that require major infrastructure developments should be considered within the Central Coast Regional Plan (CCRP) to ensure that long-

terms strategic planning, job creation and infrastructure provision meets the needs of the population. “Gosford Council supports any plan that promotes regional economic independence and provides

a clear line of sight between goals and the vision for the region. “However, many of the issues identified by Council at the early stages of the preparation of the regional plan have not been incorporated in the draft plan. “A successful plan needs to be implemented through a strong governance framework, where local interests (community and Council) are well represented. “It is our opinion that the proposed governance framework doesn’t provide this local representation. “The CCRP proposes no forward planning for infrastructure, rather it only deals with committed infrastructure (for example, Gosford Hospital).” The draft plan did not identify employment targets, according to Gosford Council. “Setting employment targets provides commitment to jobs on the coast and enables monitoring and measuring

of our success against these targets. “Funding mechanisms need to be reviewed to ensure that planning already undertaken (such as the North Wyong Structure Plan) can be realised. “The current suite of planning controls and the planning framework applied to the region is inadequate to provide the necessary housing growth. “The plan needs to clearly require council to reconsider their planning tools to ensure that feasible and deliverable housing can be achieved in the plan period. “The plan needs to provide guidance on prioritisation of housing needs to ensure that centres, green field and infill development can be designed and delivered.” According to Gosford Council, the draft plan did not consider the competing interests affecting the plateau and Continued P8

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environmental lands. “These lands are currently valuable as productive resource lands, agricultural lands, culturallysensitive lands and environmentally-valuable lands. “A clear hierarchy of value and supporting mapping is required. “The draft plan has not provided clear guidance for those lands west of the M1.” The council also argued that the hierarchy of centres in the NSW Government’s plan for the region needs to align with council’s vision for centres and corridors for LGA. “The plan needs to identify the value of West Gosford, Gosford, North Gosford and East Gosford as a Regional City Precinct. “The plan has not responded to resilience and climate change as part of the urban strategies for development. The draft regional plan has not detailed a strategy for employment growth, according to Gosford Council. It also argued that the provision of transport infrastructure was key to the successful growth of the region. “Improvements to rail efficiency and the development of an improved public transport system, including light rail and Rapid Bus Travel need to be reflected in the plan. “Opportunity exists to connect the coastal centres from The Entrance to Gosford as part of a first phase and implementable light rail or rapid bus network,” Gosford Council suggested.

Another criticism levelled at the draft regional plan by Gosford Council is that it did not link to Community Strategic Plans. “The development of an implementation plan or action plan needs to inform council’s four year delivery plan. “The plan has not responded to the previous direction of the Department of Planning to review Environmental Lands and deliver a master plan for Erina Valley.” On the other hand, Gosford Council had some positive feedback on the draft regional plan in its report and submission. “The Centres and Corridors Spatial Strategy currently being undertaken by council is at the forefront of the regional plan. “This work directly responds to the work undertaken by Gosford Council in the Centres, Corridors and Community (Framework for Growth) Plan. “Gosford City is recognised as the Regional City and the revitalisation of Gosford CBD is a key priority to the success of the Central Coast region,” is another feature of the draft plan that gained support from the council. “The introduction of the ‘Southern Economic Corridor’ from Somersby to Erina via Gosford is a key element that supports council’s own planning. “This corridor has the potential to enable centre development, employment opportunities, green networks, connectivity and improved public transport and increased housing.” According to Gosford

Council, the draft regional plan also recognises the role of Somersby as a key industrial area and the role of Erina as a major centre.” Gosford Council’s submission explained that it had developed four planning pillars, with “people” at their core, to ensure planning delivers project-specific outcomes that cover the breadth of communityidentified priorities: “Place, Environment, Lifestyle and Infrastructure”. “The plan needs to discuss how past planning for the Central Coast has changed, the region is no longer a commuter region to Sydney or holiday destination, the Central Coast is a key strategic region that in the next 20 years will need to secure its own future through the creation of a Regional City at Gosford, the development of major centres at Woy Woy, Tuggerah/Wyong and Erina, the development of major transport infrastructure, including an airport, regionally-significant industrial areas, rail and road transport infrastructure and the development of new housing opportunities.” The vision in the draft regional plan, whilst reflective of the key issues raised by residents, doesn’t articulate the dynamic nature of the region, according to Gosford Council: “including a likely fast-paced transition to a vibrant, economicallysustainable region located between Sydney and Newcastle in what is the fastest growing corridor in NSW.” Agenda item GOV.23, Mar 22, 2016 Gosford Council ordinary meeting

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Somersby Business Park set for expansion he Somersby B u s i n e s s Park is set for expansion following a resolution by Gosford Council to prepare a planning proposal to rezone land on Acacia Rd, Somersby Falls Rd, Debenham Rd and Wisemans Ferry Rd.

Council resolved on March 22 to initiate the Local Environmental Plan ‘Gateway’ process for the industrial estate. The purpose of the Planning Proposal is to rezone 21.53 hectares of rural land for future industrial development. The result will be provision of additional future employment lands opportunities. The proposal aims to rezone to IN1 General Industrial eight lots on Acacia Rd, two lots on Somersby Falls Rd and one on Debenham Rd (North). It also proposes rezoning all but the vegetated southeastern part of two more lots on Acacia Rd. The vegetated south-eastern part of two other lots will be zoned E2 Environmental Conservation. Another lot on Wisemans Ferry Rd is proposed to be rezoned to E3 Environmental Management. Council will request that the Gateway determination includes a requirement for each land owner to undertake studies prior to exhibition, as they will derive the financial benefit and resulting increased land value from any up-zoning. Those studies will include: soil contamination assessments and work; and geotechnical investigations to ascertain the capability of particular lots for industrial zoning and uses. If the proposal is approved and proceeds to a plan, Gosford Council will prepare and exhibit draft amendments to Gosford Development Control Plan 2013, to address potential visual and amenity impacts by providing landscaped buffers along the full length

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water and sewer servicing, site contamination, bushfire and visual impacts. “These investigations were found to be satisfactory, and bushfire constraints, flooding and drainage issues and visual impacts can be addressed at the development application (DA) stage,” the report said. “Traffic generated by future industrial development can be catered for within the current road network,” it said. “The rezoning of land for future industrial development uses will assist in providing additional business and employment opportunities, a key priority of Council in its planning.” Agenda item GOV.21, Mar 22, 2016 Gosford Council ordinary meeting

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of the Debenham Rd frontage of Gosford quarry land. The Somersby Business Park was created in 1981 through LEP 22. As part of the preparation of GLEP 2014, the Department of Planning and Environment directed Gosford Council, to review industrial land supply. The latest proposal to create more land for future industrial purposes was based on investigations that reveal the majority of potential industrial land was in the vicinity of Acacia Rd, east of the existing Somersby Business Park. According to the report to the March 22 meeting of Gosford Council, detailed investigations for this area were undertaken with regard to flora and fauna, Aboriginal and European archaeology, flooding and drainage,

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Major work due to start on highway upgrade ajor work is due to start on the Pacific Hwy upgrade between Ourimbah St at Lisarow and Glen Rd at Ourimbah.

Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC said the NSW Government allocated $70 million to provide two lanes in each direction and install new traffic lights with pedestrian crossing facilities at the Ourimbah St, Teralba St and Walmsley Rd intersections. “Civil Mining and Construction Pty Ltd was awarded the contract and will carry out the upgrade. “It includes a shared pedestrian and cycle path on the western side of the highway and new bridges across Cut Rock Creek. “The first stage of work involves utility relocations,

property adjustments, site office and compound establishment, installation of traffic barriers, vegetation clearing and general earth work.” Mr MacDonald said work was scheduled to start on Monday, March 21, and major work was expected to be completed in late 2018, weather permitting. Work will be carried out weekdays between 7:00am and 6:00pm and between 8:00am and 1:00pm on Saturdays. Media release, Mar 18, 2016 Mitchell Cutting office of Scot MacDonald

Council rate paths frozen for four years ember for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch has confirmed his understanding of the NSW Government’s promised rate freeze for residents in local government areas affected by council mergers.

“The Government is protecting rate payers from rate rises by freezing the existing rate paths for councils that merge as part of the Fit for the Future process, for four years,” Mr Crouch said. “After the new merged council is created, the rates charged by the new council will be no more than those that the existing councils would have charged,” he said. Consistent with this, councils subject to a merger proposal cannot apply for a special rate variation for 2016/17.

“It is disappointing that some in the local government sector have made misleading or unsubstantiated claims about potential future rating structures as a result of mergers. “The history of mergers in NSW tells a different story. “Of the 25 council mergers since 2000, two thirds of these had lower residential rates in 2013-14 than the relevant average council. Media statement, Feb 24, 2016 Debra Wales, office of Adam Crouch

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Coastal Frontage Chapter adopted in Development Control Plan osford Council has adopted the Coastal Frontage chapter in the Gosford Development Control Plan 2013.

The completion of the Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan in 2015 triggered the need to review and update the existing planning controls along coastal frontage areas. According to Gosford Council, the planning controls aim to reduce the risk to private assets from coastal processes and to protect core ecosystem and community uses. “Specifically, the planning controls will help meet the challenges of planning and managing land use and development in fragile coastal environments,” said a staff report to the March 22 ordinary meeting of Gosford Council. The draft chapter was placed on public exhibition (but not advertised in this newspaper) between December 18 and February 5, and three submissions were received during that period, along with one late submission. “The submissions make minor recommendations for review and do not alter the content or intent of the DCP Chapter 6.2,” the report to council said. “It is therefore recommended that Council adopt the revised DCP Chapter 6.2 Coastal Frontage.” The existing chapter was developed on the basis of the 1995 and 1999 Coastal management plans. “Today, an improved understanding of coastal risks enables council to identify contemporary coastal hazards and prepare appropriate management responses, including development controls.”

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The chapter provides detailed guidance on the application of Gosford’s Local Environmental Plan (LEP) for proposed development. According to the report, the chapter “provides a simplified and flexible approach to managing land use on areas subjected to coastal hazards. “It will assist proponents when preparing development applications and will also assist Council in assessing planning proposals. The chapter includes a single coastal building line to be referenced in development assessments instead of multiple hazard lines. It includes adjusted coastline hazard areas due to council’s updated sea level rise benchmark.

According to Gosford Council, the new chapter provides consistency in the planning time frames across all beaches for the current day, the year 2050 and 2100. Special considerations are allowed for properties identified as severely affected by coastal hazards, to enable continued development to occur in a safe manner. All new development is to be constructed on deep pile foundations landward of the new single coastal building line. A maintenance provision will continue to apply for existing dwellings. Beachfront foundation alignment may be adjusted provided that foundations do not move seaward (on average) from the position of the mapped coastal

building line. Flexibility is encouraged with movable structures that may be relocated. Existing buildings that have been constructed on piles will be allowed to be renovated when certified as being safe. Geotechnical conditions may influence the ability of properties to be constructed further seaward of the coastal building line if it is proven safe to do so and only under certain conditions. The chapter applies to all land within the City of Gosford which is affected by identified coastal processes and hazard. Agenda item Gov.22, Mar 22, 2016 Gosford Council ordinary meeting

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Fair Trading conduct information sessions and trader inspections

Staff changes at CCRDC he Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) announced that Greg South has resigned as executive manager, effective from Wednesday, March 16.

ducation sessions held as a part of the Erina My Place program have been deemed a success with 570 local residents attending various seminars and gaining valuable knowledge to assist them when navigating the marketplace.

Simon Officer, CCRDC’s CEO said: “In the coming months, I will be working closely with the team at CCRDC as we execute our strategic plan to activate the Highway Commercial Precinct at Mt Penang Parklands.” “It has been a privilege to have had the opportunity to lead the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation,” Mr South said. “I am proud of what the team, with its creative and talented employees, has accomplished in the last two years,” he said. The Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) is a State Government entity and part of the Department of Planning and Environment NSW cluster. CCRDC is a self-funded entity and does not rely on annual allocations from the state budget to fund operations. Until September 2010,

The five day program offered information sessions for strata scheme residents, scam awareness for seniors, motor dealers and repairers, private landlords and members of incorporated associations. NSW Fair Trading Commissioner, Mr Rod Stowe, said that all of the community events were a real success. The real estate agent information and home building seminars were highlighted as the most popular, attracting over 100 attendees each. “At Fair Trading, we are Greg South has resigned as executive manager of the CCRDC

CCRDC was known as the Festival Development Corporation. It was responsible for the redevelopment of 152 hectares of government owned land at Mt Penang Parklands in Kariong, for the purposes of recreation, business, sports and tourism. CCRDC’s role has since expanded and includes cultivating the Central Coast’s economic diversity by focusing on accelerating healthy growth, facilitating

private investment and development across the Central Coast. CCRDC owns the land known as Mt Penang Parklands. The Corporation is charged with securing the on-going management of public open spaces and community facilities at Mt Penang. The Corporation is tasked with protecting and enhancing the broad Mt Penang Parkland Precinct, including remnant bushland and ensuring that over one hundred years of Central Coast history is preserved and enjoyed by the community. Media release, Mar 16, 2016 Stephanie Prouse, CCRDC

constantly enhancing the ways in which we foster consumer rights awareness among communities and it’s great to see such a large turnout for these events,” Mr Stowe said. As part of the Erina My Place program, Fair Trading officers also inspected traders for compliance with Fair Trading laws. Sixty nine trader inspections were conducted and 49 breaches of legislation identified. Compliance in the motor vehicle repairer sector was lowest, with 48 inspections conducted and 15 breaches

identified. Non-compliant traders were issued with inspection reports, and follow up inspections will be carried out to ensure compliance. “The program is a testament to Fair Trading’s commitment to serve our local communities. “Instead of waiting for customers to come to us, we deliver our services straight to the communities themselves,” Mr Stowe added. Media release, Mar 21, 2016 NSW Fair Trading

Forgotten Australians to be remembered loud fence will be erected on the front lawns of the Gosford Anglican Church in Mann St on March 24.

This Gosford project is the inspiration of Erina resident, Ms Ellen Bucello to bring attention and focus to the survivors of childhood abuse. “This could not be possible without support from the Archdeacon of the Central Coast Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, the venerable Mr Rod Bower, who gave his blessing and permission for the fence to be erected on the front lawns overlooking Brisbane Water in Gosford,” Ms Bucello said. “Members of our Community who have suffered childhood abuse,

and their families, are invited to the launch to tie ribbons in memory. “Media offers an important role in highlighting efforts to bring our community together to focus, acknowledge, and work together in helping to recognise historical child abuse and to ensure all children are protected,” she continued. A service in recognition of Forgotten Australians and those who have suffered childhood abuse will be held at the Anglican Church at 9am on April 3. Attendees are also invited

to tie a ribbon to the fence. Ms Bucello has an established Facebook page ‘Forgotten Australian Friendship Group Central Coast NSW’ and lobbies all tiers of Government for recognition of damage done to children in care and the ‘generation overload’ it created. Ms Bucello’s goal is to see Gosford Council erect a statue of a child with a commemorative plaque in a suitable quiet space for community reflection. Email, Mar 16, 2016 Ellen Bucello, Forgotten Australians

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ember for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch and NSW planning minister, Mr Rob Stoke recently announced a $27,000 grant to help protect and manage lagoons in the Gosford region.

Mr Crouch said that the Estuary Management Program grant will be used to review current lagoonentrance management measures to improve environmental protection and flood mitigation. Mr Crouch said: “Lagoons have been mechanically opened for the past 40 years when prescribed water-level triggers are exceeded, but artificial [or mechanical] entrance opening has impacted the natural ecology of these sensitive environmental areas. “This funding will help look into other options that can ensure we minimise flooding and protect the environmental values of the area. “Estuaries are essential elements of our local environment, providing habitat and nursery areas

for hundreds of plant and animal species, and support aquaculture industries.” Mr Stokes said: “The saltwater economy is an integral part of our way of life, and we want to ensure we have healthy waterways with thriving, resilient communities now and into the future.” The grant to Gosford Council is one of 25 awarded across the state to improve the health of local estuaries and maintain their ecological values. All Estuary Management Program grants are matched dollar-for-dollar by recipients and are administered by the Office of Environment and Heritage. Media release, Mar 14, 2016 Debra Wales, office of Adam Crouch

Wicks welcomes Parliament recall ederal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull about the upcoming recall of Parliament.

“The games have to stop so that we can get on with the job of delivering the Coalition’s positive Growth Plan for the Central Coast,” Ms Wicks said. “Regardless of the date of the election, I will continue to fight for a better future for our region, with more local jobs and more opportunity for the people of the Central Coast, like I have every day since I was elected.

“In four weeks’ time the Parliament will be given a further opportunity to make the right decision for Australia, and the right decision to secure the Central Coast’s future. “I join the Prime Minister in calling for these bills to pass.” Media release, Mar 22, 2016 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks

pgrade work at the Central Coast Hwy and Racecourse Rd intersection was scheduled to commence on March 21.

Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC said that the NSW Government allocated $2.1 million this financial year to start work on the intersection upgrade. Mr MacDonald said: “In the five years to December 2014 there were 17 crashes, including seven crashes involving injuries, at this intersection. “Work will involve providing a new, dedicated left-turn lane with traffic lights from the Central Coast Hwy onto Racecourse Rd to allow for an additional, third through-lane for motorists travelling east on the highway.

“A traffic-light controlled left-turn lane for motorists turning from Racecourse Rd onto the highway will also be provided. “Pedestrian safety will also be improved with a new

pedestrian crossing installed across the highway and a new, 2.5 metre-wide shared path for pedestrians and cyclists installed along the northern side of the Central Coast Hwy and extending

along Racecourse Rd.” Work will be carried out between 7:00pm and 5:00am, Sunday to Thursday, for seven weeks, weather permitting. Media release, Mar 16, 2016 Mitchell Cutting, office of Scot MacDonald

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he redeveloped Point Clare Community Hall on Brisbane Water Dve will be officially opened in May.

According to Mr Robert Findley, secretary of the Point Clare Community Hall Association, the revitalised hall will be officially opened by Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna. The original grant of the land for the hall was given to the people of Point Clare on September 16, 1903. Mr Findley said the land was not given to the government or to council. The original building was constructed in 1913. “Unfortunately the wonderful dance floor building was destroyed

by fire in 1967 and local builders came to the party to build a smaller hall,” Mr Findley said. “Since then, the community has invested about $65,000 on the building and looking after it, including the gardens, lawns and toilet block.” The next extension was added in 1974, then 1989 and finally an office in 2003, paid for by a philanthropic donor. In 2014, Gosford Council announced that it would spend an additional $300,000 on the building

with a grant from the NSW Government out of the $58 million for Gosford to refurbish some of the outdated facilities in the city. The Hall is wholly run by the committee elected by the Point Clare Hall Association’s members. Members of the committee are responsible to the community and the finance raised from the hire of the hall goes to the upkeep of the gardens, lawns and cleaning. Email, Mar 21, 2016 Robert Findley, Point Clare Community Hall Association

An aerial view of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill

SW shadow minister for the environment, Ms Penny Sharpe MLC has supported the Mountain Districts Association’s calls for independent testing of ground water at the Mangrove Mountain landfill.

Ms Sharpe said there were two aspects of the current status of the landfill that concerned her. “The first is I think the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has completely mishandled their liaison with the community on this issue and what that has led to is a complete breakdown in trust and confidence,” Ms Sharpe said. “The second is that the Mangrove Mountain aquifer and water is too important to

leave everything to chance that it is just OK,” she said. “I believe there needs to be independent testing of the ground water to make sure it is not contaminated and not leaking from the site into the catchment or the aquifer.” Ms Sharpe said she knows the community wants a full inquiry and has argued that the operating conditions of the landfill have been so varied from the original intent that the operator should be forced

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to submit a brand new development application before it can recommence operations. However, she said she believes the first step would be for the NSW minister for the environment, Mr Paul Speakman MP to get the ball rolling and approve independent testing on the site. She said she would also be happy to raise the issue in the NSW Parliament. “I do think what the minister needs to do is agree to some independent testing so we can see if there are toxins leaking from that site,” she said. “The system is set up so there is a regulator and some of that cost is paid through licence fees, so what I am concerned about, is the transparency and break down of trust,” Ms Sharpe said. Interview, Mar 22, 2016 Penny Sharpe, NSW shadow minister for the environment

The Point Clare community hall before renovations commenced

Petitioners request public exhibition of land sales strategy petition with 1,697 signatures was been received by Gosford Council from residents regarding the council’s proposed land sales strategy.

Petitioners stated that there was no documented land sale strategy that had gone out for community consultation and that there has been no community consultation as part of the review of council’s portfolio of property. The petitioners asked that the council develop a strategy that is put

on exhibition for public comment. They also requested council undertake engagement with the local community and interested stakeholders to assess the true social, environmental and economic value of any sites being considered as having sale potential. The petition was noted

by Gosford Council at its March 22 ordinary meeting. Agenda item P.8, Mar 22, 2016 Gosford Council ordinary meeting

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Doyalson RSL to develop a 139 site manufactured home estate

Proposed Halloran land rezoning to proceed for gateway approval

Guruwarang Waters development ready to proceed

The Doyalson- Wyee RSL is seeking to rezone nearby vacant land so it can develop a 139-site manufactured home estate.

A local landholder, HTH Holdings, is looking to expand its operations in Halloran by seeking to rezone two hectares of land to General Industrial.

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) have reached an agreement with Wyong Council for the proposed Guruwarang Waters development...

Light rail proposed

Council defends its services to the north

The people of Kingﬁsher Shores, Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Chain Valley Bay would have a higher level of local government representation if they became part of the Lake Macquarie Local ...

A light rail linking Gosford to The Entrance will be called for in Wyong Council’s submission to the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan.

Millions of dollars are being invested in improving service delivery to the growing population in the north of the shire, according to Wyong Council.

“The grass is not always greener…” mayor warns “forgotten north”

Pre-cast concrete segments to save time and increase safety

Catley promoted to NSW shadow cabinet and Harris given more responsibilities

The northernmost residents of Wyong shire will be surveyed on their willingness to remain part of a Central Coast community.

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 ...

Ms Yasmin Catley, the member for Swansea has been promoted to the NSW shadow cabinet and the member for Wyong, Mr David Harris has been...

Lake Macquarie Council submission due to local community interest

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Rail underpass under threat Transport for NSW appears to be backing away from its commitment to complete the second stage of the Woy Woy rail underpass project.

Reserve trees to be wrapped in yellow ribbons

Channel is political football, says Doyle

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Wicks acknowledges work of council

A new, ofﬁ cial Peninsula Neighbourhood Watch Group has been formed as an outcome of a meeting held between local police, community members, service providers and business owners on March 6.

The acting Auditor General of NSW has slammed Services NSW for providing incorrect information to customers and providing fewer shopfronts than promised, according to Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has responded to criticism from Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna that she had not acknowledged the work of the council in her report to parliament about the Peninsula.

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Pearl Beach book fair in its 40th year

Woy Woy resident Mr A man missing from Woy The annual Pearl Beach Roden Woodhams has been Woy has been located. Book Fair will be held at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on awarded a Certiﬁ cate of Commendation by the Royal Easter Saturday by the Pearl Life Saving Society for Beach Progress Association performing First Aid under... The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info

fter a protracted debate about the future of the Kibble Park fountain, Gosford Council approved the Gosford City Centre Public Domain Asset Painting and Signage project.

Gosford city centre’s public domain assets along Mann St, from Georgiana Tce to Burns Park, as well as in and around Kibble Park, are in a state of disrepair, according to a staff report prepared for the council’s ordinary meeting on March 22. The existing paint on the bollards, light poles, sign poles, bins and handrails is peeling, faded and the colour Heritage Red is dated, the report said. A lack of footpath signs with directional information impedes ease of movement around the CBD, the report said. The colour charcoal has been chosen for the repainting of the assets. The installation of directional signage along major pedestrian routes identifying key services, open spaces, primary destinations and public amenities is also consistent with the Gosford City Centre Streetscape Design Guidelines. Beautification of the streetscape will help create a public space that is welcoming, revitalised and valued, according to Gosford Council. Council approved the allocation of $180,000 for the project and requested a report on the refurbishment of the Kibble Park Fountain,

identifying its current condition and possibilities for refurbishing it or delivering a new fountain in its place. In September 2015, a report on the fountain identified that the life expectancy of its individual parts was between 10 and 25 years. A staff report to the March 22 ordinary meeting of Gosford Council noted the fountain was 40 years old: its parts are beyond their life expectancy and maintenance, and major health and safety issues have been identified. Cr Vicki Scott said she thought it was inappropriate “that we hastily get rid of this fountain and use the funding for painting rubbish bins and bollards”. She said the only part of Kibble Park that was not redeveloped in 2009 was the fountain. There is historical value in the fountain and I think it is inappropriate to get rid of it through a couple of hidden sentences in this agenda item. “I think we have to have the discussion with the public as to what they think the historical value of this fountain is,” she said. Cr Deanna Bocking said that she appreciated Cr Scott’s comments but was concerned the debate was

losing site of the general intent of the agenda item, which was to beautify the CBD. Cr Bob Ward spoke in support of Cr Scott and said replacing the fountain could play a prime part in beautifying the CBD. Cr Gabby Bowles attempted to convince her fellow councillors to move ahead with funding for painting and CBD beautification whilst retaining the “sculptural elements” of the fountain. “They should be retained and stored and then we can go back and have a conversation with the community about where it should go,” Cr Bowles said. The council eventually resolved, unanimously, to move forward with approving the Public Domain Asset Painting and Signage project, whilst reporting back on the future of the fountain. A cyclic maintenance program will also be drawn up to cover public domain assets such as seats, bins, bollards, handrails and bike racks. Agenda item GRO.3, Mar 22, 2016 Gosford Council ordinary meeting Meeting transcript, Mar 22, 2016 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Lack of support for enquiry no surprise

he headline ‘Liberals refuse to support call for independent enquiry’ regarding the Mangrove Mountain tip (CCN, Issue 128) was no surprise.

That Labor won’t either is also no shock. Unfortunately, the final outcome of this will be ‘we tried but achieved nothing’ after what the court ruled. To me it appears to be one big whitewash. Until some big questions surrounding the tip are answered or the elephants in the room are addressed, nothing will get better. As stated in previous articles, when a group is formed to destroy another who has been supporting the vulnerable, it is all a whitewash. Leopards don’t change their spots. We still don’t know who the ‘local’ was who supposedly took the EPA to the wrong creek.

FORUM Who were the people who claimed to own the land in the meeting Chris Holstein referred to? I’m hoping to see a more comprehensive article on the real issues that allowed this tragedy in the first place. The entire Central Coast’s water supply is threatened by the tip. So let’s talk about the elephants in the room. When did Gosford Council approve the tip and commence dumping rubbish there? Was there ever any consultation with the correct owners? What part did Gosford Council play in destroying

our local RSL sub branch and why? Was the agreement to sell the land illegally signed before the sub branch was stood down? Why was the land sold for a fraction of its value in a closed agreement? Doesn’t the hole for the tip penetrate the underground aquifer? However, the biggest elephant of all, if there is no corruption or cover up, then why continually block an independent inquiry. Something is intrinsically wrong here. When did integrity become a swear word? Get real, face the elephants. Letter, Mar 16, 2016 Clara Jones, Kulnura

Letters to mayor ignored have written to Gosford’s Mayor several times in relation to the sudden stop to grass cutting in Gosford West with no reply.

I have been writing to the Mayor since 2009 in regards to the matter, and it seems the lack of action in regards to this issue needs a wake up. This is a reminder to Members of Council and a request for positive action.

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FORUM This reminder would not be necessary if Council would improve on its responsibility to Gosford ratepayers. Council has failed to reply

to my correspondence, and it is apparent from the lack of action that they lack concern for the third world conditions reported by ratepayers.

Concerns over Mangrove tip gathering momentum notice that the Mountain Association is speaking up about concerns surrounding their findings into the investigation into the Central Mangrove garbage tip (CCN 128 Mar 10).

Congratulations on continuing to get information out there. I recall John Asquith (CEN) saying that he regrets not taking the issue more seriously when it was brought before him some 13 years ago. Do you remember the front page photo in the Express Advocate of a truck dumping a load of tyres into an unlined crater at the tip? At that time, my requests to the Mountain Association and others to speak up, were met with a dismissive comment ‘that they have

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looked into it’ and that they have ‘no problem and support the golf course restructure’. However, the Mangrove Mountain and District Community Groups (MMDCG) never had a problem with the golf course. In fact, records reveal that the MMDCG were in there writing to get the red scheme assistance to create it.

Letter, Mar 19, 2016 Margaret Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain

From roosters to feather dusters over forced amalgamations t is great news that so many Liberal and National Party MPs (state and federal) are coming out publicly against Premier Mike Baird’s forced council mergers.

Most recently, National MPs Kevin Anderson and Kevin Humphries joined a rally to call for Walcha not to be forcibly merged and denounced forced amalgamations. The most senior National MP in Australia, deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce, has also called for Walcha to stand alone. The problem is many Liberal and National MPs say one thing in their local communities and do another in Parliament. They have already voted

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Let us be grateful that people have listened at last to our pleas to speak up. It is sad that the tip is much bigger, has done more damage, has bigger and broader permits and more clout. This results in a much longer fight. I do hope the Association and anyone else unites with a single motive, to get rid of the tip and clean the water up ASAP.

FORUM Letters to the editor should be sent to: Coast Community News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@gosfordnews.org See Page 2 for contribution conditions twice against allowing the issue of forced mergers to be debated in Parliament. They are roosters in their

electorates, but feather dusters in Macquarie St. If your local MP says they support your local council, get them to act on it. Ask them to call Premier Baird and Deputy Premier Troy Grant while you’re standing there with them. Ask them to raise it in the Parliament. Otherwise they’re just not serious. Email, Mar 21, 2016 Peter Primrose, NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government

Personal responsibility for politicians

have been reading about the responsibility of us all.

I wonder if the politicians and public servants are required to have personal responsibility like the rest of us when making decisions on the finance that we give them for the nation or are

FORUM they immune to prosecution and responsibility for the decisions they make on our behalf.

I have asked all politicians and public servants the same question and received nothing in reply. I wonder why? Email, Mar 11, 2016 Robert Findley, Point Clare

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n urgency motion from Cr Bob Ward was used to express Gosford Council’s support for the Brisbane Water Local Area Command in light of comments recently made in NSW parliament about the performance of the local police force.

In closing the discussion, Cr Ward said he believed the remarks made in the NSW parliament had undermined the community’s confidence in the local police force. He said it was critical for the public, business owners, employers and employees of the area for that confidence to be restored. “Law and order is an issue, which is close to the hearts of local residents, business owners and employees alike and is also one of the factors considered by potential new residents to the LGA,” Cr Ward said. “It’s critically important that confidence in our local command is maintained and not undermined. “During a recent speech under NSW parliamentary privilege, the Brisbane Water Local Area Command was subjected to substantial criticism, which I believe was unjustified and which

could lead to undermining confidence in the local command. “The record should be set straight. “Contrary to the claims made in Parliament, the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research have revealed that the majority of recorded criminal incidents for major offences in the Gosford LGA during the year ended September 30, 2015 have either reduced or remained stable. “These results build on a downward trend over the past four years. “Superintendent Sullivan and his team should be recognised for their efforts in combating local crime,” Cr Ward said. Agenda item, Mar 8, 2016 UM.1, Gosford Council ordinary meeting Meeting transcript, Mar 8, 2016 Jackie Pearson, journalist

wo men have been charged after police seized a handmade shot gun, a knife, drugs and counterfeit currency, alleged to have been in their possession in Gosford.

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Historic forced voluntary merger M agreed to

“The decision to voluntarily merge will ensure that our community will now have an opportunity to have a say in how our new Central Coast Council will be formed and that the region will be able to access $20 million in support from the NSW Government, to assist offsetting a small portion of the total amalgamation costs that will occur,” Mr Walker said. “ R e g i o n a l Development Australia

Both Councils submitted their merger preference to the NSW Government before the November 18 deadline – with it likely that a Central Coast council could be proclaimed late December and come into effect early next year. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said the agreement was a deﬁning moment in the Central Coast’s history. “Although time was against us, I’m very pleased with how both Councils have worked hard to protect the interests of their communities and the Central Coast,” Cr McKinna said. “I’m conﬁdent that this monumental decision to voluntarily merge means that the community’s voice will not be lost, which is something the NSW Government couldn’t guarantee under a potential forced amalgamation. “We’ll also have access to $20 million in support from the NSW Government for the voluntary merger that will make sure funding from our recent operating surpluses is not diverted away from vital service, facility and infrastructure improvements.

“There’s no doubt that merging our two organisations will be challenging, but my fellow Gosford councillors and I are looking forward to working alongside our Wyong counterparts to achieve the best outcome for the residents of the Central Coast,” he said. Wyong’s deputy mayor, Cr Lynne Webster, said she was pleased Gosford Council was coming to the party and agreed voluntary amalgamation is the only way to go. “The only way now is forward. “We have to work together to ensure a Central Coast Council continues to deliver the best possible services our community need and want. “I believe we can do it and this decision means we have secured a much needed $20 million injection of funding for our

region. “This decision will put the Central Coast on the map as a region in its own right and I believe will ensure we get a lot more funding and recognition in the future.” Gosford’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson and Wyong’s acting CEO, Mr Rob Noble will now meet to create a staff transition team and start on plans to amalgamate the two Councils. An informal meeting of the two councils will be held at Wyong Council chambers on Wednesday, December 4, which will be the ﬁrst time the two councils have met since deciding on the merger. Media release, Nov 16, 2015 Gosford and Wyong Council media Meeting transcript, Nov 25, 2015 Wyong Council general meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

Central Coast’s board addressing the region’s members look forward to higher than average working with all sectors unemployment rate. to ensure that the best “We look forward to outcomes are achieved assisting all levels of for the entire Central government, business Coast,” he said. and the community to “ R e g i o n a l proactively work together Development Australia to deliver the vibrant and Central Coast is conﬁdent successful future that the decision to form the the Central Coast rightly one united entity will deserves,” Mr Walker allow the Central Coast said. to proactively brand Media release, Nov 18, 2015 and market itself as a Elizabeth Westrup, Regional desirable region to visit, Development Australia live and invest, which inDecember Central 11, 2015 Coast time will greatly assist in

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between the council and the Australia China Theme Park (ACTP) Pty Ltd concerning the $10 million purchase of land at Warnervale for ACTP’s proposed Chinese theme park.83 Issue

Mr Noble said he expected the parties to exchange contracts for the sale of the land within the next two or three weeks. Mr Noble said the contract is currently under construction. Mr Noble said he understood a Heads of Agreement to be an agreement to enter into a contract. “It sets out the key principles and terms around which the contract isretail likelytenancy. to be based. “ItTheis proposal like a guiding includes document andofexpression basement two levels ofparking intent.” and rooftop In this(179 instance, spaces) Mr with parking Noble couldthe shade said sails he above conﬁ rm that the Heads of podium. Agreement wasretail a written Above the space, document both facing signed The by Entrance Wyong Council and theis Rd, shop top housing Australia Theme48 proposed,China comprising residential Park Pty Ltd. apartments three storeys. over “Based on the Within we thehave northern discussions had (Dening St) end ofand the with the company building is ahave restaurant the fact they been and function/convention prepared to sign a heads of space (at the hotel lobby level). The next level up would be a landscaped level (referred to as the oasis level) which is located directly below the tower buildings and would contain two pools, landscaping, day spa, decks and a bar. Above this level, the development proposes two towers with 250 apartments residential (27 storeys) within a residential tower located on the corner of The Entrance Rd and Dening St. One hundred hotel rooms (6 storeys) and 110 residential apartments (11 storeys) would be located within a second tower building located on the corner of Taylor St and Dening St.

$300 million project ct int recommended to Joint anel Regional Planning Panel

Splitting Wyong Council in two is delusional

am sure our community concerned if we were would not agree with the amalgamated with Lake idea of a “forced retreat” Macquarie that many properties from the waterfront,” Cr waterfront would have restrictions Taylor said. “Lake Macquarie City imposed on them which Joint149 Council is ‘planning for wouldhe affect their egional increased flooding and certifiRcates. l a nagainst n i n gand “I P am changes to the foreshore is either expected idea that Lake lines that may occur as aPanel approveor Gosford a $298lay result of sea level rise’,”to Macquarie million mixed a fingerstaged on Wyong. he said. “They only at 78 want “They want to developuse development 118 Thebecause Entranceour an adaptation plan whichto Wyong finances are in is double speak forRoad when it order meetsand to steal money from no more developmentat want Wyong on Monday, our region,” on land at Pelican orDecember 14.he said. Blacksmiths. Wyong Council agreed Email,9Nov 16, 2015 “If a ratepayer wantsat its December meeting Taylor, Wyong to build a new home, theyto make aLloyd submission to councillor won’t be permitted. the JRPP endorsing the “I had a phone calldevelopment. from a local in Wyong At this stage, the applicant is seeking ‘concept approval only’ for the works to take Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford place in three operational Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 stages, with subsequent Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 detailed development A photomontage of the proposed development within its surrounding coastal context E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net applications being lodged it is a huge commitment, Cr Adam Troy December 9 meeting, viability of town centres,” s,” Website: www.centralcoastnews.netfor each future stage. The development a commitment that very seconded the motion and the project is expected according to the report.. The proposed shop top would include demolition few developers can make. said: “It is not every day to generate 660 full time “This is a $300 million you get a $300 million jobs, post construction. ude housing would include of existing buildings The proposal includes 478 dwellings. and construction of project that will kick start development in council The development ent a shopping centre the Central Coast and The chambers, it is a milestone a retail podium and two towers and seeks would also encompass ass with a supermarket, Entrance,” Cr Taylor said. on the Central Coast. “This will really kick “It is going to be one variation to a number a 108 room hotel and shop top housing, hotel accommodation, start investment in this of those focal points, of Wyong Council’s parking for 1,433 cars. a pretty special place planning controls. The podium would uld restaurant, multi-purpose tourist Mecca. “It will be the highest and I can’t wait to see it The site is identified as make available 13,250 250 function space, and a ‘key site’ under Wyong square metres of lettable ble ancillary parking and building on the Central happen,” he said. Coast but that is a good The site covers 21,357 LEP 2013 which allows retail space fronting ing other works. square metres and takes for a bonus building Dening St, Taylor St and Moving a motion thing. “It will hopefully kick in the existing Lakeside height of 113.8 metres. The Entrance Rd. for Wyong Council to The bonus building There are two levels els endorse the development start other sites and other Plaza Shopping Centre and surrounding sites. height is provided in return of retail floor space along and make a submission areas. “We want businesses According to a for “significant public The Entrance Rd frontage to the JRPP in support of prepared by benefits to be provided and ground floor retail the developer, Cr Lloyd to succeed and grow and report Taylor said: “We need to employ more people and Wyong Council staff to the community and space along the Taylor support the applicant on this development is going for the consideration to stimulate further St frontage containing a of councillors at their development and supermarket and a major this particular one because to deliver.”

He has been critical of moves by Lake Macquarie Council to see the Wyong Local Government Area cut in half at Sparks Rd and absorbed into Gosford to the South and Lake Macquarie to the north. “Lake Macquarie Council is trying to dispense with the Wyong Local Government Area by making a recommendation to the State Government to cut Wyong in two,” Cr Taylor said. “Neither Lake Macquarie Council nor Gosford Council have any idea how the community thinks and I

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because of ythe2 February F 2,amounts 2016 of money involved (more than $20 million). “It will absolutely require JRPP approval; it is a very big development.” ACTP have re-engaged its key consultants, Cardno, who have been instructed to move forward as quickly as possible with the rezoning of the Chinese Theme Park land. ACTP has paid Wyong Council $100,000 out of the $10 million plus GST it owes to secure ownership of the land at Warnervale slated for the development of its $500 million Chinese theme park. A Wyong Council media release followed two recent articles in the Fairfax and Murdoch press pointing out “nonpayment and delays” had plagued the proposed development.

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course, but I can say that the proposed terms will be on a proper commercial basis and will be more favourable to council and the community and so in that way they will meet the requirements of the council when they looked at it in November,” he said. When asked if he, therefore, considered the previous contract to be deﬁcient or less favourable to council and the community, Mr Noble said: “I would never say that. “I am not going to say anything about what may or may not have been wrong with the previous contract but I can say the new heads of agreement will result in a better

outcome, should it all proceed.” Mr Noble said he could not commit to a date for settlement of the transaction because those details were “all commercial in conﬁdence at the moment but the proposed terms set out in the heads of agreement will be on normal commercial arrangements.’ In the event that ACTP Pty Ltd signs the contract and pays Wyong Council $10 million plus GST for the Warnervale land, Mr Noble said there were other steps the developer would have to go through before the Chinese theme park could be built. “There is a gateway approval by Department

of Planning that addresses rezoning matters so there is an in principle approval for matters to deal with rezoning subject to conditions. “Specifically the Department of Planning identified that there actually wasn’t a need to change the zoning itself but, subject to the company doing certain things and proposing those to the council, then there is a way suggested by the Department of Planning to allow what the company is wanting by making changes to the schedules in the Wyong LEP for that particular land.” The DA has already been received by Wyong Council for the first stage

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recommendations he Doyalsonthat directly related to Wyee RSL promoting caravans and is seeking to manufactured homes as rezone nearby vacant had any clothes. affordable housing options. “I want the work to land so it can develop a None of those start, there are 14 units 139-site manufactured recommendations was in our complex and the home estate. approved when the report whole 14 are affected by The club sees the was considered by the this and we want some rezoning as an opportunity Economic Employment communication to know to ensure its long-term Development Committee what is going on. viability and to give back (EEDC) in 2013. I am feeling very down to the community by A l t h o u g h about it all,” she said. investing $14 million. recommending that council Member for The Mr Mehan said he had Wyong Council has moved ahead with seeking Entrance, Mr David been working with the also stated it is committed a gateway determination Mehan MP, visited local community and the to providing a range of for the rezoning, it noted residents of Lancaster strata company to see housing types. that the proposal was Pde who have not yet works completed and “This includes inconsistent with the North moved back into their residents moving back promoting more affordable Wyong Shire Structure units and have been living March into 1, 2016 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Issue 87 community com newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Issue 85 their homes. housing options on sites The proposed concept plan for the Doyalson manufactured home estate (left) and it’s location (right) Plan “as it is proposing in a variety of rental and Mr Mehan threatened which are well located in residential development shared accommodation directly north of the the long-term intended and site office. options and increase the to name and shame terms of public transport, since the September hail Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club. purpose. “The proposal will mix of housing types on land that has been insurance companies shops and services,” said storm. In the case of Lot 7, enable It is currently zoned Doyalson-Wyee available for the area,” the identified for employment that are not giving the Wyong mayor, Cr Doug in the long term. The storm caused RU6 Transition and would that long-term purpose is RSL Club to better utilise report said. storm damaged area the Eaton OAM. “The timing of the ceilings to collapse and be rezoned to RE2 Private a development precinct its existing land holdings,” Wyong Council had attention it deserves. A report to the March 10 extensive water damage Recreation, which would within the North Wyong the report said. taken actions to minimise rezoning of the land for “It has been four council meeting concluded to the properties with permit a Manufactured Shire Structure Plan The RAW challenge is the opportunity for caravan employment purposes will months since the that an assessment of the most units in Lancaster (NWSSP). Home Estate (MHE). proposed to be relocated to parks “to become a more be impacted by future coal September hail storm and application considered: Gardens being completely The landowner has the existing playing fields dominant part of the local extraction. The site (Lot 49 DP locals are still struggling the existing strategic “This has an gutted due to damage. investigated (subject to consent). 707586 and Lot 7 DP previously housing offer by limiting to have their homes framework; potential Ms Barbara Champley 240685) comprises 21.69 development opportunities “The use of the site as the creation of additional indeterminate timing but is repaired,” Mr Mehan impacts the proposed said she had been living hectares on the Pacific but “due to future an MHE may be an interim non-tourist caravan parks likely to be longer than 15 said. land use may have on the in her unit for the past Hwy at Doyalson. subsurface mining of the use until mining constraints and MHEs in Wyong years. “All of the residents of land; and relevant policy The assessment 25 years and had never Lot 49 currently area for coal, the Mine have been resolved and Shire.” Lancaster Gardens were resolutions of council.as well as with disability hefully insured, NSW yet they lodged an insurance contains two buildings: one Subsidence Board has this use has been given ‘in In 2003, for instance, concluded that the site “This assessment the great Labor has idea isofleased to an independent objected to each proposal,” principle’ support from the Wyong Council resolved: could accommodate a Branch the for their claim in her life. are still of waiting identifi ed that of the opportunity, request equality A insurance u s t r a l i a ncompanies “I do own my unit but party; the second contains the report explained. Mine Subsidence Board, “That Council records its MHE in the short term has insufficient strategic from everything I don’t know what I have amenities. opposition as a matter of provided that the land has Options already according to the report. Labor toParty will on their begin work justifieducation cation,” theto report to healthcare. got now, only an empty The lot also has considered: Future plans for the policy to the creation or the potential to be used residential soon be calling homes. council“As said. party whip, Jill shell,” she said. cricket nets and remnant subdivision; retirement Doyalson-Wyee RSL will expansion of further non- for future employment for nominations “These houses have Council resolved carried out her duties with “I was down at The vegetation. facility; tourist be centred around health tourist caravan parks or purposes … once mining to preselect a been sitting empty since to good accept humour the report’s and greatLot 7 contains no accommodation; mixed associated uses with manufactured home estates has been completed in the Entrance that day and David Mehan MP along with Barbara Champley and Phillip and Patricia Cupples view the damage with major candidateSeptember for the recommendation prepare that patience, to striking area. someone rang and said buildings and the site tourist and residential the recently constructed within the shire.” yet to of begin. Federal Electorate a planning proposal between to management Champley wants to return the mould, but since then, repairs man delicate balance you’d better come home. seemed to do the same,” strata “The proposal does not of the proposed home accommodation; and a gymnasium. The resolution also Shortland “The following insurance amend the Wyong Local company, according to to her own home as soon nothing has happened. accor maintaining discipline mpley recalled. “When I got to Bateau Ms Champley village is generally clear of motel. The club intendeds to sought to limit conversion involve community title companies to Environmental Plan Ms Jill Hall’s decisionneed and encouraging as possible, “There is no indication According rding to Ms Ms Champley. Bay the hail was like subdivision which means vegetation and is used for of tourist sites to permanent expand the function room. The concept shows the communicate clearly (LEP) and send it to the camaraderie. She initially stayed “I’ve lost nearly of when the work not will to be nominate. Champley, ey, the insurer snow. It also intends to add a accommodation, which that the existing land the RAW Challenge. manufactured home estate withanresidents Department “It has been absoluteand begin Mediaof Planning speculationThe site adjoins Delta located within Lot 7 with ‘pop-up’ library. in a everything that I owned,” done. t ry slow from the with her sister, then “When I put the key was “very reduced the number of holding will not be further fit outs on theto houses so and Environment. honour and privilege about the preselection land of to the east (Munmorah a lit pathway linking it to motel, then an apartment she said. “I do have contents ap ng”. in the door, there was beginning”. accommodation fragmented. The RE2 Private tourist people can get back “Our population is set represent the wonderful Hall’s replacement started “Before Christmas insurance as well, but these a since At first the residents at The Entrance, and water pouring through Power Station) and a existing playing fields and Recreation permits caravan sites in the shire. their lives.” to grow by 50,000 over the people to of living Shortland before she had announced Media release, Mar 10, 2016 h been we had a meeting that is with a different tunned” and not Christmas she has the ceiling, through the were “stunned” hydroponics establishment club facilities. However, in December parks and therefore Wyong Council media next her 15 years and we really FederalMedia Parliament retirement. with everyone and the company, but it inis not fri release, Feb 11, 2016 light fittings, so I went to sure whoo to turn to for staying with a friend. to the north. The concept plan also manufactured home estates 2012, a report on Planning Agenda item, Mar 10, 2016 do needThe to deliver Australian a lot since I1998 David as well asmember for The insurance insurance company came much use yet, because i Mehan, get help, but by the time help. RU6 zoning is a holding included walking and as well as a variety of other Controls to Support 2.1, Wyong Council ordinary moreElectoral housing,” Commission’s Cr Eaton representing many of The Entrance with out and it all looked very haven’t got anywhere to hel Between een September company has helped meeting I got back, the whole zone providing a limited cycling tracks, a games uses. Housing Affordability Interview, Feb 12, 2016 said.federal them in State Parliament boundary living costs, but at nearly promising, then we had put anything. range of uses to ensure room, indoor swimming “These housing forms and Choice in Wyong Barbara Champley, The development have Member for Swansea adjustments 80 years of age, Ms workmen cleaning out “I have hardlyas even a the land remains fit for pool, a manager’s residence offer lower cost housing Shire included nine proposal applies the to land and in Lake Macquarie Bateau Bay abolished seat of as a councillor,” Ms Hall Hunter, currently held said. by the ALP’s Joel “As the first woman Fitzgibbon, shadow Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford minister for agriculture Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321elected 0940 to any state or Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 federal lower house and a key power broker Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 Jill Hall with her extended family on the announcement of her retirement seat in the Hunter, I am Cr Lloyd Taylor with residents who dug the channel on Australia Day of the party’s NSW right E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net pleased to see so many faction. Website: www.centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net of workers and the living oung and old turned out on Australia Day at The Entrance to Labor women now move on to the next stage expand local GP clinics; candidate. There have been reports “I am sure the standard of pensioners and securing funding for ioners that the ALP has planned dig a channel at least one-metre wide from the ocean to the lake. representing electorates,” of my life. “I have made this a new Headspace service membership will elect an and families,” she said. aid. she said. to ‘parachute’ Fitzgibbon outstanding candidate for Parliamentary leader der of into either Shortland or “The people of decision in consultation in Lake Haven. “I will continue to the next election. Wyong councillor “All too often we have the better the health of the ALP, Mr Bill Shorten horten that he will be moved Shortland have been my with Lindsay and my “Labor can win the next said the party offered Lloyd Taylor said: “It flooding around the lake the lakes, the better our ed its into the seat of Charlton inspiration, and to be family and it will be work hard in Parliament demonstrates the level of edge and opening the lifestyle. or her and its sitting member, their voice in Canberra wonderful to spend more and in the electorate right election and Australia thanks to Jill Hall for time with them in the up until the next election, will have a government service to the people community commitment mouth of the channel will “What we saw on ple of Labor backbencher Pat has been extraordinary. lead by Bill Shorten Shortland and parliament. to get the channel opened reduce the likelihood of Australia Day was the ment. Conroy, would be moved “I want to put on record beautiful area where we whenever that is called. “I remain passionate which will deliver a fair and a break-wall built. the flooding we saw as silent majority coming “In more than thirty to Shortland. my thanks to my husband live,” she said. In addition to her about a number of and equitable society years of service as a “We have all had recently as January of this out in force for a solution Lindsay and the rest of Anne Charlton has enough of talk; now we year. to save Tuggerah lakes. sellor, already been preselected my family for supporting achievements for the national and local issues where every child can rehabilitation counsellor, want action,” Cr Taylor “The community know “I call on the rest of me while I took on this Hunter Region, Ms Hall and I will keep fighting have access to a quality a local councillor, a State to stand for the ALP in listed the highlights of for justice and fairness education and where MP and the Member said. what they want and we, the community to stand ember the seat of Robertson and amazing job. your access to health is for Shortland, Jill has “Before the last as their representatives, up and support this “I know they have also her career in Federal wherever I can. Emma McBride has been “There will be a rank determined by your need [strived] every day for election, we had support need to support them in community initiative,” he made many sacrifices Parliament as: being part preselected for Dobell. of the Parliament during and file pre-selection in and not your ability to a fairer, more equal and from the local member, this. said. along the way. more inclusive Australia. Mr Chris Spence and the “Our lifestyle revolves Media release, Feb 28, 2016 “After 18 years as Kevin Rudd’s historic the Shortland Electorate pay. Media release, Jan 27, 2016 Lisa McDermott, office of “Labor believes in “She has been a Liberal Party, but that all around the lakes, a Federal Member of Apology to the Stolen and local branch members Lloyd Taylor, Save Tuggerah Jill Hall securing will determine who will equality of opportunity formidable champion for seems to have faded,” he foreshore and waterways, Parliament, I believe it is Generations; Lakes Party Jackie Pearson, journalist funding to be the next Labor party and protecting the rights the rights of Australians said. so it is only logical that the right time to retire and Federal

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.

Community Comm Commu ommu mu uni nitty members nit me dig channel

agreement as a precursor, I have no reason to believe they will not go ahead and sign a contract with us despite the delays that have occurred in the past,” Mr Noble said. “One of the aims that council had when it considered the letter received from the company early last November was to work with the company towards the possible creation of a new contract with new terms and conditions that would be more favourable and less risky and more on commercial terms than what had been the case previously,” Mr Noble said. “I can’t tell you about terms or money just yet, that will come out in due

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of the development. “The proposed temple and ancillary buildings are covered in the initial DA and so yes there will be staging involved,” he said. According to Mr Noble, once stage one made its way through council processes, it would still need approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP)

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ne of Wyong’s Save Tuggerah Lakes Party councillors, Cr Lloyd Taylor, has accused Lake Macquarie City Council of wanting to steel Wyong Council’s money.

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Chinese theme park Heads of Agreement signed

r Phil Walker, chair of Regional Development Australia Central Coast, has congratulated Gosford and Wyong Councils on their agreement to voluntarily merge as part of the NSW Government’s Fit for the Future reform process.

osford and W y o n g Councils have agreed to an historic, voluntary merger as part of the NSW Government’s Fit for the Future reform package.

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public place and possess prohibited drug. The front passenger, a 34-year-old man, was charged with possess unregistered firearm in public place, and possess firearm without permit. Both men were refused bail, to appear at Gosford Local Court on Wednesday, March 23. Further charges are expected to be laid.

gun shells, a handmade shot gun, a knife, and counterfeit currency. All items were seized for forensic examination. The two men were arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station where the driver was charged with unlicensed driver (never held), possession of implement to administer, possess ammunition, possess prohibited knife in

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wo men have been charged and 40 railway infringement notices issued to soccer fans travelling from Sydney to Gosford return March 19.

About 3pm Saturday, March 19, 2016, officers from the Police Transport Command boarded a train at Hornsby Railway Station carrying about 200 soccer fans travelling from Sydney to a match in Gosford. Police will allege many passengers were intoxicated and were engaging in antisocial behaviour. Officers seized a large amount of alcohol from persons on the train and issued 15 alcohol-related railway infringement notices and two criminal infringement notices for offensive language. One passenger was removed from the train at Woy Woy Railway Station and a female police officer was assaulted by an unknown person. Additional officers met the train at Gosford and escorted the fans to the match and at the end of the match, additional officers were deployed onto Sydney

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 bound trains. At Gosford Railway Station, an allegedly intoxicated 22-year-old man struck a police officer twice in the face. He was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with assault police, resist arrest, offensive behaviour, offensive language and disobey move on direction. He was granted conditional bail to appear before Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, April 19. A further 18 railway infringement notices were

issued by officers at Gosford Railway Station for alcohol and ticketing offences. A 34-year-old man was also found to be allegedly intoxicated and abusive on a train heading to Sydney. He was removed at Hornsby Railway Station and issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for the offences of drink alcohol on train, resist arrest, interfere with comfort of other passengers, offensive language, and fail to supply particulars. He is due to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday, April 28. A further seven railway infringement notices were issued before the train reached Sydney at 9.20pm. Police will be reviewing CCTV footage for possible further action. Media release, Mar 20, 2016 NSW Police Media

Two men charged with possession and supply drugs

Two men arrested on Beane St

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Police given vote of conﬁdence Councillors voted unanimously to write to Superintendent Danny Sullivan, commander of the Brisbane Water Local Area Command congratulating him and his team on their efforts in combating local crime, and to send a copy to NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione. In speaking for the motion, Cr Ward said although the issue had already received comprehensive media coverage, it was the first time Gosford Council had the opportunity to discuss it. Cr Ward praised Spt Danny Sullivan, and said it was vital that the record was set straight. Cr Chris Burke also spoke in favour of the urgency motion and commended the local area command, including local police women, “for the work they do putting their lives on the line to maintain our safety and security”.

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olice have charged a man in relation to drug supply in Narara on the Central Coast.

Shortly before 11am, Monday, March 22, officers were conducting a high visibility operation, Operation Creed, around Paddy Clifton Oval, Narara, when they noticed a car parked in an obscure section of the oval. Police attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command approached the vehicle and spoke to a 27-year-old man and 25-year-old man. Officers commenced a search of the two men and the vehicle. A number of items were located including digital scales, an ice pipe, six mdma tablets and 11.37 grams of ice, clear resealable bags and mobile phones which are being forensically examined. Police will allege the estimated street value is over $5,000. Both men were arrested and cautioned. The 25-year-old man attended Gosford Police Station where he was charged with possession and supply of prohibited drug. He was issued with a bail court attendance notice to

appear at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, April 19. Operation Creed is a proactive operation targeting crime in the

Brisbane Water Local Area Command. Police are continuing with investigations. Media release, Mar 22, 2016 NSW Police Media

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Hospital buildings being demolished

Rotary’s Save Our Kids project awarded for saving lives orth Gosford Rotarians were honoured with a certificate of merit for their commitment to making Coast schools ‘suicide safer’, at the Lifeline Central Coast Office in Wyoming, on March 11.

N Demolition begins at Gosford Hospital on Monday, March 21

From left is Central Coast Local Health District chair Mr Paul Tonkin and CEO Mr Matt Hanrahan oversee the demolition

emolition has commenced on numerous buildings at Gosford Hospital, marking a new phase in its $368 million redevelopment.

Central Coast Local Health District chief executive, Mr Matt Hanrahan said up to eight existing structures would be removed over the next three months. “The start of demolition is a significant milestone in the transformation of the hospital as it allows us to make way for the new, modern facility to be built”, he said. Recent patients and visitors would have already noticed some changes to traffic and pedestrian

access in preparation for the upcoming demolition works. On February 29, Hospital Rd became a No Through Road, preventing vehicular access beyond the multistorey car park onto Beane St West, as the construction zone was established. There is also no longer pedestrian access in or out of Outpatients on level three. The multi-storey car park remains open and will continue to do so for the duration of the

The award comes from internationally renowned leaders in suicide prevention LivingWorks, and was presented to North Gosford Rotarian, Mr Stewart Elridge, by LivingWorks’ International Training Consultant, Ms Lindy Macgregor, for the Rotary’s Save Our Kids (SOKS) project. Ms Macgregor will also be training Central Coast suicide awareness agents, local teachers and counsellors and community members as part of the SOKS project and she said the SOKS project was an example of a community’s capability to reach out to one another and help prevent suicide. “More caregivers mean young people at risk of suicide are more likely to have their invitations for help recognised, and more likely to get the help they need to stay safe,” she said. The Rotary Club’s SOKS committee comprises Mr

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redevelopment with cars able to enter and exit the car park via Racecourse Rd. “We have hospital volunteers stationed at the multi-storey car park linkway to assist our patients and visitors with directions as these initial changes are occurring,” Mr Hanrahan said. Some of the buildings scheduled to come down in the coming months include the old mechanical workshop, former Education Centre, ICT building and Pathology building. Media release, Mar 21, 2016 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District

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New surf boat to raise awareness of epilepsy voca Surf Life Saving Club will launch their new competition boat dedicated to bringing awareness to Epilepsy sufferers and their carers on the Coast, at a ceremony at the Club on March 26.

The new boat, called the Johnny Mitchell, in honour of John Mitchell, Avoca SLSC life member and Australian ski paddler and surf boat sweep champion, is adorned with a purple stern in recognition of Epilepsy sufferers. Mitchell’s own granddaughter, Maddison Mitchell, suffers from Epilepsy and will read a poem at the launch ceremony. The launch ceremony commences from 10am

with speeches from Surf Life Saving Central Coast President, Mr Stuart Harvey and Surf Life Saving Central Coast CEO, Mr Chris Parker. Major sponsor of the Avoca Beach SLSC, Raine and Horne’s Mr Brett Hunter said Raine and Horne simply loved supporting Central Coast Life Saving. Media release, Mar 22, 2016 Brett Hunter, Raine and Horne

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Independent not for profit aged care service providers join forces delene Life Village at Wyoming and Evergreen Life Care have joined forces with two other Central Coast aged care service providers to officially launch PACE Aged Care.

Members of the Central Coast ageing and disability community and local business leaders gathered on the evening of March 17 to celebrate the launch of PACE Aged Care, a concept in aged care on the Central Coast which has seen the local organisations come together to share a community of care. These organisations will collaborate on the best ways to deliver quality aged care and support services to people of the Central Coast in a bid to raise the benchmark in care standards and resources. An announcement during the launch revealed that Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel in Norah Head was the first new organisation to take up membership with the

PACE directors and new member Greg Williams, Phil Walsh, Justin Dover and Vietnam Veterans’ Keith Payne

Group, further expanding the diverse range of services on offer. “PACE has already generated considerable interest in the aged care sector,” said Mr Shane Neaves, a director of PACE Aged Care and CEO of Peninsula Village. “We have been approached by a number of organisations to date who are very interested in our model and our plans for the future,” Mr Neaves said. “While the PACE group currently offer independent living, respite care and

residential aged care, we are planning to enhance services offered by entering into the community care sector in the very near future,” he said. “PACE will eventually provide a full range of aged care services for people looking to move into a residential facility or receive care services in their own home,” he added. The official launch was marked with the cutting of a cake by the founding four members of PACE Aged Care. Project manager, Mr

Ron Thomsen said that the organisation will change the standard of aged care on the Central Coast. “With the Central Coast boasting a prominent ageing population, the aged care industry is becoming increasingly competitive, but instead of working against one another, PACE is an opportunity for organisations to work together for the betterment of all,” Mr Thomsen said. Media release, Mar 18, 2016 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Students attend National Young Leaders’ Day

Master plan for school site discussed ur Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Catholic Primary School has met to discuss a master plan for the school site in the future.

Plans discussed included looking at different uses for learning spaces incorporating LED screen group work technology and functional furniture space. Draft plans will be provided for parent/carer input once they are drawn. In the interim, a new front

entrance will be completed, and plans to begin work on some classroom modifications have been drawn to modernise each learning space. Newsletter, Mar 9, 2016 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Fun run raises $11,000 ur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School’s Fun Run Sport Day has successfully raised $11,000 for the school’s new multi-purpose court.

O From left front Jessica Atkins, Caitlin Harrison, Norah Sarwar, Brock Nairn, Zoe King, Lachlan Grace, Benjamin Polson, Madelyn Gage, Alisha Grevett and Kalani See

tudent leaders from Kariong Public School attended National Young Leaders’ Day at Olympic Park, Homebush, on February 29.

The annual event, founded in 1977, aims to develop strong leadership skills in young Australians. The program consists of keynote talks, multimedia presentations and interactive learning activities that foster decision making skills and outcome assessments for leadership situations. The event also features

showing young people what they’re capable of,” Ms Abell said. “Our students just loved it. “They’re definitely inspired and were able to take home some really positive ideas about leadership,” she concluded. Student leaders will be able to action these ideas about leadership in

interactive discussions with successful leaders across varying fields, with 2016’s event featuring NSW Police Commissioner, Mr Andrew Scipione. Deputy Principal, Ms Justine Abell, said the day was all about inspiring students by highlighting how good leadership skills can result in success. “The day is really about

the 2016 Grip Leadership Conference, at the Central Coast Leagues Club, on May 20. The Grip Conference is a more practical skills based leadership program aimed at fostering teamwork and team leading skills in student leaders. Ms Abell said that after the Grip Conference, the School will give its student leaders the opportunity to develop and lead an initiative program until the end of the school year. Newsletter, Mar 11, 2016 Kariong Public School Interview, Mar 22, 2016 Justine Abell, Kariong Public School Deputy Principal

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

Transport for NSW appears to be backing away from its commitment to complete the second stage of the Woy Woy rail underpass project.

Peninsula Village resident Ms Eileen Banks recently celebrated her 102nd community action going around People Power on the birthday. five issues we have identified Peninsula is a new group of the Eileen was born in the East End being and critical to the of the like-minded residents who ofas London spent her future childhood the Peninsula,” New Crossonattending BrockleyMr want to activate community atcommunity Lloyd said. debate on council Central School. He then saidattended he hoped other She Lewisham amalgamation, green spaces, Peninsula residents where she concerned studied reinstating NSW government College about the typing, five identifi ed issues shorthand, bookkeeping, services, petrol prices and geography, would joinFrench the and groupEnglish, via its youth homelessness. Facebook page. which enabled her to become a

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

Eileen Banks recently celebrated her 102nd birthday

Stage two of the Rawson Rd level crossing replacement project has come to a stand still

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Mr Jack Lloyd from Umina has secretary. The group’s page is “closed” so convened the group, which at the discussions notand public and new “I enjoyed are work retained moment has 12 members. members ask to join. my many of the need skills Itolearnt during Interview, “We are going to try and have career,” Ms Banks said. 18 Feb 2016 Jack Lloyd, Umina a conversation and get some “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 Media statement, 9 Feb 2016 and won many medals. John McClymont, NSW Department “My youngest daughter moved of Primary Industries Media statement, 17 Feb 2016 to Australia and had her ﬁrst child. Judy Jaeger, Gosford Council “She wanted her mum close so I moved to Australia in 1974 to be Peninsula People Power has launched a Facebook page closer to them. to campaign on local issues “I settled in Cremorne and worked as a secretary in Sussex more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info St, Sydney. “I moved around for a few years and then settled here on the Coast Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford eight years ago and have been a Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 resident at Peninsula Village for

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The shuttle bus service hass now been stopped due to lack off patronage. d Ms Smith said she discovered the “misleading and inflammatory”” e instruction after initially ringing the call centre as an ordinary memberr of the public. Her call also revealed that calll e centre staff were unaware of the difference between the shuttle e bus service and the “mobile e service” offered at the Peninsula a Community Centre, and call centre e was also telling callers that a mobile service did not exist. Ms Smith rang the call centre e herself after she was told byy residents that when they rang the e designated phone number to make e an appointment for their RMS S business using the mobile service,, they were advised that there wass no such service and they needed d to go to Gosford. “When the phone wass answered, sure enough I wass informed that there was no such h service available. “Without revealing who I was,, I asked the very pleasant young g lady to check further. “After waiting on hold for a while, the operator came back to o me and I was informed that she e had contacted the Services NSW W office in Gosford and they had d advised her that there had been n such a service but that it had been n discontinued as the bus service e 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

It has increased its estimates of project completion costs from $52 million to $115 million. No progress has been made advising computer staffproject that on the second stage of the there Gosford was a shuttle service since Council bus announced to pick up qualifying available last August it had started RMS precustomers from the old RTA site construction activities on the stage in Woy and takewill them the theWoy council estimates costto$36 Gosford Services NSW facility. million. “I wastwo further that there Stage of the told project at Bulls for the waswas no toneed people to book Hill include construction as it was a round-trip thisa service of new vehicle underpass at service that ran on a continuous Nagari Rd, reconstruction of basis. Rd and construction of the Nagari cer, Bridge. after having read Woy“The Woyofﬁ Creek further down the information on her The NSW Government has computer, told me that there was so far committed $52 million in an instruction that this service was funding to help council design not to be advised to the public. and implement the Rawson “Between lack of advice to Road Railway Level Crossing the community of the mobile Replacement Project. RMS licensing facility and a The deputy mayor for Gosford phantom shuttle bus service that Cr Craig Doyle said council had the community wasn’t to be told written to the State Government about, there is little wonder that the to conﬁrm its position in relation service is not as fully utilised as it to the be. project several months ago could and“A had not yet received a reply. to service that is not allowed ago design and the the public can hardly be“Months advised to construction ofbethe bridge was be expected to in high demand. completely over by of Transport “No one taken was aware the secret

service to Gosford.” ISSUE contains Ms Smith THIS 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.

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During the day, every child was fully engaged in sport activities and returned 170 sponsorship cards. The school is requesting parents/carers ensure their child’s sponsorship card and money is handed in ASAP. To encourage students to return their cards, a selection of prizes will be raffled for students who return them.

Prizes have also been arranged for the students/ class that raises the most money for the multi-purpose court. The class who raises the most money will get to a pizza party and the individual who raises the most will become Principal for the day. Newsletter, Mar 16, 2016 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

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ariong Public School students in year three to six have been invited to participate in the 2016 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS).

School principal Ms Justine Abell said: “ICAS provides an opportunity for students to gain a measure of their own achievement in an external assessment situation. “Each student receives a certificate and a detailed

report highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.” Children can be tested on digital technology, science, writing, spelling, english, and mathematics. Newsletter, Mar 11, 2016 Justine Abell, Kariong Public School

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Changes to student loan scheme results in campus closure o s f o r d students face an uncertain future following the closure of the Gosford branch of the private vocational college Evocca.

Ms Suzanne Ross from Evocca College said the Gosford campus closed on Thursday, March 17 and impacted on 29 students and three full-time staff members. “We’ve communicated with all students and staff on Thursday last week (March 17) and we are working with students now to work out their transition arrangements,” Ms Ross said. “Students have the choice of transitioning to Wyong campus or our distance learning model, and if they choose the distance learning model, they are still able to go into Wyong campus and participate in face to face learning and support,” she said. Ms Ross said the Gosford campus offered business management and leadership courses. “We did have three staff employed at Gosford and unfortunately they have been made redundant as part of our restructure,” she said. According to Ms Ross, students can be confident that the Evocca Wyong and Newcastle campuses will continue to operate into the future. “As the Baird Government oversees the demolition of TAFE in NSW, training giant Evocca College has finally announced the closure of seven campuses in NSW after months of speculation,” said member for Gosford, Ms Kathy

Smith. “Students at Gosford are now being shown the door,” Ms Smith said. “Students at the Gosford campus have the added burden of being in the Central Coast region where youth unemployment has jumped to 16.5 per cent,” she said. Ms Smith said last month’s failure of Aspire College and now Evocca’s cut backs and closures are proof “the state Government should lower course fees for students, provide more support and teaching staff and stop cutting courses. “Who’s left to pick up the pieces when these private colleges fail?” Ms Smith said. “The collapse of

another private college is further proof that the state Government needs to stop the destruction of TAFE. “Students shouldn’t be living with the fear that they could be left high and dry at any moment.” According to Smart and Skilled, within the NSW Department of Industry, Evocca does not receive any NSW Government funding but has been funded under the Federal Government VET Fee Help loan scheme. The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) sent the following statement in response to questions about what help the Federal Government was offering students affected by the closure of Evocca’s Gosford campus: “ASQA is

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aware of Evocca’s recent announcement regarding the closure of some of their campuses, however, ASQA is unable to respond to these questions.” Federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP said: “I am disappointed to hear that Evocca College will be closing its Wyong and Gosford campuses. “I have spoken to the minister for vocational education and skills, Sen Scott Ryan and he has confirmed that Evocca College will assist its students at closed campuses to relocate to continuing campuses so that they can remain in study and training. “I encourage any student who has ongoing concerns

regarding the course offering to contact my office and I will take it to the minister, or to contact the Department of Education and Training’s national training complaints hotline on 133873.” NSW shadow minister for the Central Coast, who also has responsibility for the shadow skills portfolio, Mr David Harris MP, said the federal VET Fee Help scheme was “an issue I have been worried about for a long time and it demonstrates that the vocational education system is very broken. “You’ve got the situation where the Federal Government runs Vet Fee Help and the state runs Smart and Skilled and there is a lot of confusion,” Mr

Harris said. He said the Federal scheme, under which Evocca had been funded was “diabolical”, as the government had funded $4 billion in loans for little return. As a consequence of the scheme getting out of hand, according to Mr Harris, the Federal Government then cracked down on some private operators who had been offering free iPads and other incentives for signing up students. “The Federal Government realised the scheme was spiralling out of control so it put a freeze on the amount of VET Fee Help put into the system and some private operators had to change their business models because they suddenly lost income.” According to Mr Harris, the VET Fee Help program involved students taking out a loan for the cost of the course that they don’t have to start paying back until their annual income reaches $54,000. Student have to pay back the money even if they do not graduate. Evocca has provided a telephone number for students to call with enquiries: 1800 386 222. Media release, Mar 21, 2016 Kathy Smith, member for Gosford Interview, Mar 22, 2016 David Harris, shadow minister for the Central Coast Interview, Mar 22, 2016 Suzanne Ross, Evocca College Media statement, Mar 22, 2016 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Parliament hears about Fletcher Pilon’s story

Harmony Day celebrated

ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks has congratulated Wamberal resident and Australia’s Got Talent 2016 winner, Fletcher Pilon, in parliament on March 16.

Ms Wicks said Pilon’s story was truly inspirational, not only because of the incredible achievement in taking out the grand prize, but because of his courage in telling the story of tragically losing his brother Banjo, after he was struck by a car whilst skateboarding. Pilon’s track ‘Infinite Child’ from the Banjo EP, was dedicated to his much loved brother, and was reprised for Pilon’s Australia’s Got Talent audition, which moved the judges to tears. “Fletcher’s success has struck a chord with the community and the Central Coast has come together in a show of great strength to support Fletcher and his family,” Ms Wicks said in her address. This includes building a skate park in Banjo’s honour

hertsey Primary School celebrated Harmony Day on Friday, March 18.

The day began with a multicultural breakfast and included a performance from the school choir at the assembly. Children wore something orange along with a gold coin donation.

All students had participated in work leading up to the day which was on display in the school hall. Newsletter, Mar 15, 2016 Toni Skinner, Chertsey Primary School

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in Wamberal. “Gosford City Council and the New South Wales Government have already done some great work on this initiative which is expected to cost between $200, 000 and $500, 000,” Ms Wicks said. “There is also a communitydriven fundraising page that

is building more support every day. “I know that, together as a community, and together with the Member for Dobell, we will keep working to find ways to make this become a reality. “In the meantime, let’s celebrate this extraordinary

achievement by Fletcher Pilon. “He is an extraordinary talent and a young man with an incredible future,” Ms Wicks concluded. Transcript, Mar 16, 2016 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson

The Buddy Bench is a seat that students sit on if they don’t have anyone to play with during recess or lunch time and is a signal to other students to ask that student to play. All students have taken part in lessons that taught them how to use the bench. School principal Ms

Justine Abell said: “I would like to acknowledge Bunnings, Erina Leagues Club and Kariong Caltex Service Station for their support with helping us to get our Buddy Benches.”

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Installation of the Terrigal Poppy Project 2016 will take place at the Skillion, Terrigal on Thursday, April 14, and will remain in place until Friday, April 29. Gosford Council’s director community growth, Ms Judy Jaeger said that the Terrigal poppy installation is seeking to build on the level of community involvement and goodwill demonstrated at the inaugural Poppy Project. Ms Jaeger said: “Commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the First World War, the popular public art project sparked widespread interest and recognition last year when

a sea of red poppies, handmade by community members and groups, went on display in Rotary Park adjacent to Gosford City’s waterfront. “This project brought together people from a variety of backgrounds, interests and walks of life for a shared purpose to create the area now fondly known as Poppy Park. “We hope to replicate that sense of goodwill and community spirit in this year’s poppy installation at Terrigal.” The 2016 Poppy Project coincides with ANZAC Day and is the brainchild of local historian, Ms Merril

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Lots of fun and free stuff at Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

he Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is coming to Kibble Park, complete with the Queen of Hearts on Saturday, April 9.

Throughout this free Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) event, there will be loads of kids activites. GBID project manager Mr Eddie Nikora said: “We will be giving out some amazing cupcakes, thanks to Kiss My Cupcakes, between 11:00am andl 12:00pm, or until we run out. “There will also be goody bags and great rides, all in

Kibble Park. “There will also be kids’ novelties for sale, along with some great food vans.” Between 11:30am and 1:00pm, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts will be on the main stage, along with their friends, the Cheshire Cat and Alice. They will be entertaining the crowds and playing some tunes for the Mad Hatter’s kids’ disco, with

prizes for the Maddest Hats on the day. Ms Nikora said it was good to see some entertainment for kids and their families in the city and to see the Gosford CBD come alive. Media release, Mar 7, 2016 Kim Leecroft, Gosford Business Improvement District

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS DIRECTORY COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au Big Futures in school mentor program Become a volunteer mentor 2 hours per week, Free Training, No qualifications needed Be a young persons champion 0413 624 529 www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org. au/bigfutures Central Coast Family History Society Inc. Resources, information & advice to study your family’s history. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, E. Gosford. www.centralcoastfhs.org.au 4324 5164 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more - For a FREE calendar call call 0422 243 101 or cco30s@live.com.au Central Coast Pension & Welfare Officer Network This group of Volunteers, trained by DVA, to look after servicemen & women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Club at 10:30am 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4322 1505 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme all areas of the coast 4396 3640 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com Rotary Club of Gosford North A very active community minded club with many projects focussed on assisting youth. If you are keen to support our great projects, get involved with our fun club or discuss joining, please contact Graham Black 0410 509 071, grahamblack@iprimus.com.au

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COMMUNITY CENTRES Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, Womens Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers 4304 7065 Gosford-Narara Neighbourhood Centre School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities - Rooms for Hire admin@gnnc.com.au 4329 4477 Green Point Community Centre Provides information and referral services, a meeting place for community groups, OOSH cave, exercize classes, school holiday programs, playgroup, arts & craft, room hire, and much more. 4367 7591 Kariong Neighbourhood Centre ‘KNC provides the local community with a meeting place and hub for groups, services and information. Regular activities include Early childhood clinic, free family law advice, active playgroup, computer classes, OOSH services, fitness classes, arts & crafts, over 50’s friendship group, youth group, social groups and many more services. We also have an extensive resource and DVD library for members to borrow. KNC membership starts at only $5 per year. 4340 1724 wwww.knc.net.au Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre • Exercise classes • Yoga for adults and children • Community eco garden • Room hire • Health support groups • Counselling • After school activities 4363 1044 www.kincumber.nsw.au

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

MUSIC Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tuesday 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012 JAZZLEAGUE Live Jazz Bands - Come to listen, Come to dance Free - Every Sun Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 2-5pm www.jazzleague.net Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club Kieran - 0407 267 675 khutton58@gmail.com jbthomson51@gmail.com Sydney Welsh Choir Cultural not for profit organisation performing at concerts and various venues to promote the Welsh culture with our singing, also performing for charity fund raising. 4369 3378 Tempo Terrific Community Showband Active showband available to play at your community function. Wide ranging repertuore. Always seeking new members, come and join us and have fun with music. Follow us on Facebook Every Monday 5pm to 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church 4365 4414 www.tempoterrific.com tempoterrific@live.com

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Gambling Solutions Rotary Club of Corporation Gambling help counsellors Kariong/Somersby The Mingaletta community provide free, confidential, International service club centre provides its members professional service to improves lives of communities and other community groups a gamblers, family and friends. in Australia and overseas. Fun- meeting place and referal hub Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, filled activities, fellowship and for education, health, well-being Gosford, The Entrance. Tuggerah Lakes Showband friendship breakfasts. Phillip and cultural programs through 4344 7992 An enthusiastic group of people House, 21 Old Mount Penang consultative services and who play brass instruments, Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am community programs. GROW Support Groups meet every Tuesday and 4340 4529 Mon-Fri 9am 4pm Thursday to rehearse their Small friendly groups formed to kersuebay@philliphouse.com. 6 Sydney Ave Umina learn how to overcome anxiety, crowd-pleasing music and play au 4342 7515 depression and loneliness and at community events admin@mingaletta.com.au to improve mental health and Park Rd Band Hall Seniors Computer well-being. Anonymous, free Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm Club Central Coast Inc. 0407 406 669 Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and open to all. Bring a support Classes held Monday to Friday person if you like. Weekly and Learning Centre PLAYGROUP for everyone over 50 meetings at Woy Woy, Bateau Regular events Fitness, Yoga, Basics: Mon , Tues and Thurs Bay and Wyong Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, 10am to 12noon 1800 558 268 Gosford Gumnuts Line dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Different programs every day, www.grow.net.au Playgroup Bush walking, Indoor bowls, 10am to 12noon or 1pm to Zumba, Computer and Ipad Parents and children meet 3pm Meals on Wheels courses, Bingo, Concerts on socially for the parents to make Apple-Mac: Mon, Tues, Wed 1st and 3rd Thursday of month. Meals on Wheels friends and learn more about All at our club rooms, Delicious meals delivered free parenting and the children to Duffy Road Terrigal Kincumber Neighbourhood Join us for a midday meal Joan 4384 5152 have fun and play together. Centre Help with shopping and terrigal50plus@outlook.com 0 to 5 yrs 02 4369 5692 cooking classes Wednesday 10am-12noon Volunteering 4363 7111 Thursday 10am-12noon U3A Central Coast Central Coast Friday 10am-12noon Mature age people are invited Refer potential volunteers Medusa Moves An outreach program to participate in a wide range of to community organisations Is a gentle movement class Gosford Uniting Church Hall courses to broaden the mind and provide support to catering for people with 129 Donnison St Gosford and make new friends volunteers and community Parkinson’s Disease for 4325 3695 0408 704 701 organisations. We also provide Parkinsons’s sufferers & over gumnutsguc@gmail.com www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au training to volunteers and 50s, stretching, guided dance

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

www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com. au Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paintouts Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1156 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420 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 Spinning and weaving, PROBUS CLUBS patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, All Probus clubs have community quilting bees - Day interesting guest speakers, and Night Groups friendly atmosphere, make new 4325 4743 friends, fellowship, intellectual www.cottagecrafts.net.au stimulus, and social activities. Central Coast Lapidary Probus Club of Avoca Club Minerals & Gems 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Bowling Club Faceting, Enamelling, Stone www.probussouthpacific.org/ Field-trips & fossicking microsites/avocabeach Weekly Workshops 4382 3372 Tues and Thurs 830am 230pm PUBLIC SPEAKING Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Develop confidence by Ourimbah improving your speaking skills. 4362 2246 Meetings are entertaining and educational. CCLC Indoor Bowls Ladies - Mon 10am Brisbane Waters Breakfast Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm Toastmasters Club 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm 8:30am-10:30am 4363 2360 or 0403 994 313 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Hive and Library Erina Central Coast Shopping Centre Soaring Club Inc 0459 240 183 Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members Blue Gum Flat Come and have an Air Toastmasters Experience Flight Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd All Welcome Mon 7.15-9.30pm 14 and up for Training Ourimbah RSL Flying at Bloodtree Road 4362 7227 Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun ( weather permitting) SERVICE GROUPS 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 Lions Club of Woy Woy www.ccsoaring.com.au 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Leagues Club Fellowship of 0478 959 895 Australian Writers Make new friends and have fun A friendly and supportive group while serving your community. for new and old writers. Gives encouragement and critique Northern Settlement of your work. Workshops and Services - Volunteers competitions Volunteers needed for friendly 10am 3rd Sun visits to the elderly in nursing Conference room Gosford homes. Hotel People with a second language 4363 2627 encouraged to apply. centralcoastfaw@live.com Training support provided 4334 3877 National Parks Association cvscc@nsservices.com.au Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the SPECIAL INTEREST Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of Brisbane Water difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, Caravan Club fauna, floral, history. Keep fit located on the Central Coast and make friends. and looking for new members 4389 4423 or 4332 7378 www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/ bwcc Spirituality in the Pub 4344 4363 A forum with Q&A and two speakers prompt conversations Biz Plus Networking within the community & to Association encourage dialogue about Attention business owners spirituality. - are you keen to grow your 1st Tues March to October business and in the process 2nd Tues November build worthwhile relationships? 7.30 to 9pm Then why not attend a Biz Grange Hotel Wyoming Networking breakfast? 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261 Every Thur 7:15am - 9am WOMEN’S GROUPS Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au 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

to and from centre Chris Levis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 or 0466 513 600 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 or 4384 3696 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 Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North Inc Join community minded women who enjoy findraising for local, national and international projects Regular social outings creating firm friendships 2nd Wed 7pm 21 Old Penang Rd Kariong 4362 3139 iiw.au.gosfordnorth@gmail.com Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects. 3rd Mon, 12noon Terrigal 50+ leisure centre, Duffy Road Terrigal 4369 0302 - 4384 1490 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Kincumber View Club For ladies looking for a place to make friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days and home functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am 4390 2527 Central Coast Women’s Health Centre We offer counseling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for women 4324 2533 www.cccwhc.com.au Soroptimist International Brisbane Water Soroptimists speak for women and girls of all nations through awareness advocacy and action by supporting national and international programs 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal 4367 6331 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of well-being. to share wisdom and explore life’s potential. Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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Alligator hatching caught on camera

Sabra Lane to speak at ABC Friends’ function

he ABC Friends of the Central Coast will host an evening with Chief Political Correspondent of the ABC, Ms Sabra Lane at the Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford, on April 15.

Ms Lane has been the Chief Political Correspondent of the ABC since October 2013 and held the same position prior to that at ABC Radio Current Affairs. Ms Lane has become part of an historic all

of March 12 and 13 and are now being cared for in a heated nursery behind the scenes at Australian Reptile Park. Visitors can see them on display in the Lost World

of Reptiles nursery.

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Media release, Mar 14, 2016 Lizzie Doyle, Australian Reptile Park

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Easter Bilby Show, see baby twin bilbies Adoni and Alkina, Australian Reptile Park, daily until Monday, Mar 28

Saturday, Mar 26 Star104.5Live, 12 acts at the Entertainment Grounds, Gosford, bands to be announced

Sunday, Mar 27 Avoca beach Markets,

Tuesday, Mar 29 Whisky Dinner, Reviver Bar, Mann St Gosford, 7:00pm bookings essential

Wednesday, Mar 30 Shibori Boro Art exhibition and Reflections of Japan, Art Studios Cooperative, 391 Mann St, North Gosford until Apr 10

Friday, Apr 1 Ice Support Group, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, weekly from 10:00am to 12:00pm until May 6 Blue2Blue, Australia’s first drone and action film festival, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre Tijuana Cartel, The Rhythm Hut Gosford from 7:00pm

Saturday, April 2 Narara Ecovillage open day, from 1:30pm including

an introduction to the 2016 Narara Ecoburbia Festival from 4:30pm to 5:30pm Black Rabbit George, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 7:00pm Aboriginal Guided Tour of Kariong including Bush Tucker lunch, bookings through Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 9:30am to 3:00pm Heritage Festival Open Day, featuring Geoff Potter, local studies librarian, Henry Kendall Cottage and Museum, West Gosford, 10:30am to 2:30pm Khedrubje Buddhist Centre open day, 165 Willoughby Rd, Wamberal, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Sunday, Apr 3 Roosters versus Warriors Rugby League, Central Coast Stadium, gates open 9:30am Central Coast Grammar School Heroes Concert featuring Symphony Central Coast, performing arts centre, Arundel Rd, Erina Heights, 2:30pm

Tuesday, Apr 5 Spirituality in the Pub, my spirituality: challenges and surprises featuring John Talbot and Meera Jarvis, The Grange Hotel, Wyoming, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Tickets are $15 per person and bookings are essential for catering purposes. Media release, Mar 13, 2016 Klaas Woldring, ABC Friends of the Central Coast

reptile

The Gosford Diary Friday, Mar 25

female team including 7.30 presenter, Ms Leigh Sales. Ms Lane was also Executive Producer of Seven Network’s Sunday Sunrise program. Her broadcasting experience extends over 20 years.

Imperial Centre has big plans for the future

ustralian Reptile Park has caught on camera the hatching of a baby American Alligator, squeezing and squeaking its way out of an egg that has been in incubation for 73 days, following the park’s successful breeding season. Filmed by Australian Reptile Park General Manager and Australian Geographic Conservationist of the year, Mr Tim Faulkner, 25 American Alligators hatched over the weekend

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Thursday, Apr 7 WOW Coffee and Chat, Faith Chocolate Café, 25 Portsmouth Rd Erina, 9:30am to 10:30am

Saturday, Apr 9 Central Coast Mariners versus Newcastle Jets, Central Coast Stadium, 5:15pm kick off Mad Hatters Tea Party, Kibble Park Gosford, prizes for the maddest hat

Monday, Apr 11 Deadly and Dangerous Live on Stage, Australian Reptile Park, daily until April 25

Friday, Apr 15 An evening with Sabra Lane, ABC Friends, Central Coast at the Central Coast Leagues Club, Park View Room, from 6:00pm

Saturday, Apr 16 2016 Narara Ecoburbia Festival, Narara Valley High School, Fountains Rd 9:30am to 3:00pm

Friday, Apr 29 WOW and The Money Factory with author Lillie Cawthorn, Breakers Country Club Wamberal, 6:30pm to 8:30pm International Jazz Day Avoca beach Picture Theatre, doors open 7:00pm

ederer Property is focused on quality rather than quantity when it comes to finding new tenants for the revamped Imperial Centre in Gosford.

General manager of property for Lederer Property, Mr Marek Ristwej, said the company had taken the view that the Imperial Centre’s recent $20 million refurbishment was “a key aspect and significant contribution to” the rebirth of Gosford as the Central Coast’s capital city. “It takes time and the refurbishment has been the catalyst to attract local and international tenants but we are wanting to attract the right tenants,” Mr Ristwej said. “It is one point to fill vacancies, and let me tell you we could fill them tomorrow, but we would rather spend the time and concentrate on doing the right thing. He said the White Niche boutique was an example of a new, local operator who contributed a new feel to the centre. “We love partnering with the local community to come into the centre and enjoy dwell time,” he said. “We are proud to have Bonds coming into the centre in a brand new store and outlet. He listed White Niche, Prouds, SubWay and Go Nature as new tenants of the calibre Lederer were looking for to fill the new-look retail centre in Mann St. “We have achieved a 19 per cent foot traffic increase and that is just in the last month, which just goes to show if you do it the right way you get a significant ioncrease,” he said. Mr Ristwej said Woolworths had recently signed off on new signage as part of the Imperial Centre’s rebranding. Within its 15 to 20 year timeframe for completion of the Gosford Alive project,

the Lederer Group will develop a larger retail centre on the Imperial Centre site. “We will develop a larger centre here in footprint and what that means is we will probably look at a different

configuration, with a net increase of retail across the three precincts,” he said. Interview, Feb 24, 2016 Marek Ristwej, Lederer Property

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ember for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP and the Central Coast Artificial Reef Project Committee are seeking support to have the mast of the ex-HMAS Adelaide installed at Terrigal Haven as a permanent memorial.

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Over 18,000 people attended the event and the artificial reef is becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations for divers on the Central Coast. The project was conceived by the Central Coast Artificial Reef Project in 2000 by dive clubs and dive operators. “The committee worked hard to lobby all levels of government to secure the Adelaide once she was decommissioned,” Mr Crouch said. “In honour of the many who have sailed on the HMAS Adelaide and in recognition of the Royal Australian Navy, we are seeking support for the proposed memorial,” he said. The mast has been stored at a Gosford Council depot for over four years. The proposed location for the mast to be installed is the eastern commercial community precinct on the southern end of the park at the Terrigal Haven in close proximity to the Terrigal Marine Rescue Centre and with a direct view of the buoys over the site of the ex- HMAS Adelaide. The Navy Engineering Division of the Fleet

Support Unit has provided assistance and advice on restoring the mast. According to Mr Crouch, several steps in the process of getting the project underway have already been taken, including: Crown Lands consent; ministerial approval; agreement on the site with Gosford Council; a meeting with Navy Engineering Fleet Support to inspect the mast and site location; Gosford Council DA preparation; and seeking of in-kind support and funding to restore the mast. Steps that are remaining include: fund raising to construct a plinth for the mast; seek State Government funding for the project; construct the plinth and install the mast; and Gosford Council to project manage the installation. “The proposed memorial is an exciting project that is supported by the local community,” Mr Crouch said. “It will be a magnificent tribute to the Navy and crew of the HMAS Adelaide past and present,” he said. Submission, Feb 25, 2016 Debra Wales, office of Adam Crouch

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Mariners visit school as part of Harmony Round

Memorial hall at risk in council land sell-off

he Wamberal Action Group has continued its campaign to save the Benjamin Parker Reserve from reclassification and sell-off by Gosford Council that could result in the demolition of the Memorial Hall.

hree Central Coast Mariners players visited Avoca Beach Public School as part of Harmony Round, a partnership between Football Federation Australia and Harmony Day to spread the message ‘everybody belongs’.

Mariners, Brad McDonald, Fabio Ferreira and Luis Garcia visited Avoca Beach Primary School on March 15. Harmony Round showcased cultural diversity and in particular, how multiculturalism can enrich football in Australia with Clubs from the Hyundai A-League conducting school visits whilst home grounds were transformed into a celebration of diversity among players, spectators, supporters and partners. FFA CEO, Mr David Gallop said sport plays an important role in building inclusive communities. “Harmony Day celebrates multicultural Australia and

coincides with the United Nations International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination,” Gallop said. “It’s a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. “Almost half of all Australians were born overseas or have a parent who was. “That’s why Football Federation Australia has partnered with Harmony Day to help spread the Harmony Day message, ‘everyone belongs’, among players, fans, supporters and partners,” he said. Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, The Hon Craig Laundy MP, said he values the partnership

between Football Federation Australia and Harmony Day because it provides an opportunity for people from all walks of life who are part of Australia’s football community to learn about the purpose behind Harmony Day and the celebration of cultural diversity. “Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone,” Mr Laundy said. “On or off the field, our cultural diversity makes us stronger. It makes Australia a great place to live.” Media release, Mar 14, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

New Save Our Park signs were erected at the Wamberal Memorial Hall and the Benjamin Parker Reserve over the weekend of March 19 and 20. “We have had lots of support from locals as the signs were posted,” said Wamberal Action Group spokesperson, Richard Wells. The Wamberal Action Group joined the broader Save Central Coast Reserves campaign, which was launched in December to raise public awareness of Gosford Council plans to put forward 25 reserves and parks across the local government area for reclassification from community land to operation land. The reclassification would be a potential first step in the sale of some or all of the reserves and parks identified by Gosford Council as surplus to requirements. Benjamin Parker Reserve on Dover Rd, Lakeview Rd and Prince St, Wamberal has views south over Terrigal and The Skillion. The land was granted to Mr Willoughby Bean in May 1833 and the grant was subdivided into small farms known as the Gosford Model Farms Estate in the 1880s. The declining viability of agriculture after World War II led Benjamin F Parker and Son to subdivide the land and donate the reserve to the community.

The Terrigal-Wamberal Apex Club undertook landscaping, at no cost to the Council, and suggested the gifted reserve be named after its donor, Benjamin Parker. The Wamberal Memorial Hall was built following World War I to commemorate lives lost during the Great War. It was opened on January 1, 1921 by the parliamentarian and King’s Counsel, Mr EJ Loxton LLA. In his opening speech, he expressed satisfaction that the trees had been retained around the building whilst observing that “The beauty of Wamberal is the trees… remove the trees and the charm will be gone.” According to Mr Wells, the Land Titles Office has confirmed that the lot upon which the memorial hall is located is the same lot that is listed for reclassification and sale by Gosford Council. As such, a sale of the land could result in the demolition of the hall, he said. The hall is currently operated by a management committee, which was informed by an officer of Gosford Council that it was slated for demolition. Mr Wells said he subsequently wrote to Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna who responded that the council did not plan to demolish the hall. Coast Community News has asked Gosford Council to confirm its intentions for

the future of the Wamberal Memorial Hall. Ms Sue Chidgey, convenor of Save Central Coast Reserves said Gosford Council has confirmed that one of the sites includes Wamberal Memorial Hall, parking area and children’s playground. “Over 2,000 community members have joined the campaign to stop the council’s money making exercise,” Ms Chidgey said. Other communities campaigning to save their local reserves from reclassification and potential sale also got active to commemorate the United National International Day of Forests on Monday, March 21 by wrapping some of the trees in the local reserves and parks with brightlycoloured sashes. Nine of the communities fighting to keep the current community classification for reserves and parks at: Yarrum Rd Reserve at Bensville, Delaware Rd, Niagara Park; and the East Gosford Reserve, took time out on the weekend of March 19 and 20 to wrap some of their trees on colourful sashes.

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Good result in heat affected preseason match he Gosford Kariong Open grade rugby league team kicked off their preseason campaign with an encouraging away performance against the seasoned Berkeley Vale Panthers side in excessively hot and humid conditions.

The Storm announced themselves as a potential surprise packet in this season’s competition after a spirited contest finished up at one try a piece. Given the 1.15pm kick off and the players early season level of fitness, the game’s duration was sensibly reduced to a sweat filled brace of twenty minute halves in the unrelenting heat. Following on from a scoreless opening period, the Panthers struck first when they crossed just after the break via an unspectacular, yet effective burrowing effort from close range. This was countered shortly thereafter when gifted Storm half, Kurt Burrell, managed to skip outside his defender, before scurrying a handful of metres to spear over in front of the modestly patronised car park. Powerful Gosford skipper, Max Russell, had earlier combined with Burrell and club president Josh King, to threaten Berkeley Vale on the right edge, however a dose of

preseason rustiness saw the last pass go array as one or two promising raids unravelled. The Storm’s tremendous commitment in defence will have pleased Gosford coach, Mr Ed Johnson, as the men in purple look forward to the opening round of this season’s competition, which will be played against 2015 semifinalists, The Entrance Tigers at Duffy’s Road, Terrigal on Sunday, April 3, kicking off at 11.30am. In the most recent round of junior trial games, the scheduled Narara Valley High School fixtures, which were to have been played against Ourimbah and Asquith, were moved across to the Ourimbah Rugby Park at the eleventh hour owing to the spongy state of the school oval. A hastily reconfigured program provided a keen, pre-Easter hit out in drizzly conditions for half a dozen of the Storm’s teams. Media release, Mar 21, 2016 Andrew Stark, Gosford Kariong Rugby League Club

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‘Put the Boot in’ helps footballers without boots entral Coast Mariners called on supporters to get behind 15-year-old refugee Gilbert Harabakunzi’s ‘Put The Boot In’ initiative at the F3 derby on February 28.

Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said Gilbert was a Tanzanian refugee who was undertaking a Youth Frontiers mentorship. “A lot of kids in Africa and a lot of Aboriginal kids in the bush don’t have football boots, so Gilbert’s mentor, Ms Julie Stephens contacted me and we came up with the idea of collecting second hand boots at the F3 derby,” Cr McKinna said. He said the earlier Newcastle leg of the season’s favourite A-League derby resulted in Gilbert collecting 127 pairs of boots, “so we had to beat that at Central Coast Stadium”. Gilbert located himself at the Mariners membership tent outside the stadium, collecting football boots for kids in need in Africa and the Australian outback. “It is a great concept and everybody has a pair of old boots they don’t need any more so they can bring them to the game and contribute to a good cause,” Cr McKinna said. Gosford City Football Club representative, Mr John Semmens was just one of many donors who supported Gilbert’s cause and make sure the Gosford game out-did the Newcastle total. Mr Semmens presented Gilbert with 26 pairs of boots he had collected through the Gosford City club. “Everyone has an old pair

of football boots at home if they look hard enough,” Mr Semmens said. Interview, Feb 24, 2016 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Website, Feb 24, 2016 Central Coast Mariners website Interview, Feb 28, 2016 John Semmens, Gosford City Football Club

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National women’s ice hockey team member injured in final training session reen Point r e s i d e n t and bronze medallist, Sharnita Crompton, 21, travelled to Prague on February 21 to play on the national women’s ice hockey team in the world championship, but was injured in the final training session.

The competition was originally to take place in Turkey but, due to recent terrorist activity, training took place in Prague before the teams competed in Spain. “I officially start the training program about six months prior to the world championship, but the truth is, I’ve been preparing for a few years. “When you play Worlds every year, the training doesn’t really stop,” she explained. “I play hockey all year round, train at the gym all year round and shoot pucks in the garage all year round. “I love this sport and it’s been a huge part of my life since I was young.” Ms Crompton fundraised to assist with travel costs. “Fundraising was harder this year. “I wanted to take a different approach this year. “Last year, I had a gofundme page, but this

The Australian Ice Hockey team at the world championships

year I wanted my sponsors to get something back, to really feel like they were a part of it, so I created sponsorship packages.” Ms Crompton said that this allowed her to express her gratitude. “Honestly, I wouldn’t be able to play for my country and do the things I do in hockey if it weren’t for the generosity of my sponsors,” she said. Ms Crompton completed her fundraising and left for Spain on February 21, but was injured in the last two minutes of her final training session before the first game. “I tripped while I was skating hard and slammed into the goalpost on my

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side,” she said. “The goalposts are drilled about an inch deep into the ice so it was a solid collision. “I ended up with a cracked rib, internal bleeding and my kidney was damaged and bleeding.” Ms Crompton was taken to Jaca Hospital which, unfortunately, did not have the appropriate medical equipment for her injury, so she was transferred to Huesca Hospital. Once she arrived at Huesca Hospital, her condition worsened with doctors fearing Ms Crompton would lose her kidney, so she was rushed to Zaragoza Hospital. “That is where I underwent my surgery and thankfully, it was a huge success and my kidney was saved. “I wasn’t able to move for 48 hours post-operation, then slowly I was able to sit up and a few days later I was able to get out of bed. “It was a tough week, but I was really lucky to have some incredible hospital staff looking after me, it could have been a lot tougher.” Though Ms Crompton was unable to play in the games, she was able to live stream them on the internet and watch her team win gold. “Streaming the games, I couldn’t believe how far the girls had come. “Our first training session as a team was only a week and a half before worlds, but watching these girls play, you would have never guessed it, the team came together so well and you could see the chemistry on the ice,” Ms Crompton said. There were a total of five games. The team lost to Mexico after the game resulted in a shoot-out, due to a draw. The team went on to beat Turkey 12 to nil, then beat New Zealand 12 to one, then Spain four to one

leaving the final game with Iceland. “We took away the win three to two, it was a huge moment,” she said. “That gold was nine years in the making, five years playing on the team for me. “It sucked not being able to be there, but those girls truly made me feel like I was there with them. “I received endless messages from my team throughout the week, from being concerned for my wellbeing to just telling me the funny little things that were going on. “The whole week, I felt like I was still a part of that team, which was a huge help in my recovery process,” she said. Ms Crompton returned to Australia on March 22, to undergo further appointments with specialists to determine when she will be able to play again. “I’ll be back,” she said, “we moved up a division by winning, so next year will be tough and I love a good challenge.” Interview, Mar 16, 2016 Sharnita Crompton, IIHF World Championships Website, Mar 18, 2016 www.iha.org.au Victoria Power, journalist

Roosters Vs Warriors at Central Coast Stadium ickets for the Round 5 fixture between the Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Warriors at Central Coast Stadium are now on sale.

In a massive day of Sunday footy, all three grades will feature at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, April 3. Gates open at 9.30am with the Roosters Under20s kicking things off against the Warriors at 9.40am, immediately followed by the NSW Cup fixture between the Wyong Roos and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at 11.40am. The NRL game between the Roosters and Warriors is scheduled to kick off at 2.00pm. “This is the only NRL clash at Central Coast Stadium in 2016 and reinforces the Roosters commitment to the region via our partnership with the Central Coast Division Rugby League and Wyong Roos, which is now in its second year,” said Sydney Roosters CEO, Mr John Lee. “With more than 5,500 participants in the region, the Central Coast has a strong network of support, and we’re pleased to be giving local league fans an opportunity to enjoy what’s sure to be a terrific day out at the footy for the family,”

he added. Both sides boast powerful packs and exciting backlines and the strong contingent of Kiwi representatives in the Roosters side is sure to add to the occasion. However, most eyes will likely be on Roger TuivasaSheck who will be playing his first game against the Club he won a Premiership with in 2013. 2016 Sydney Roosters Members have been emailed details outlining exclusive Members Only discounts for tickets prepurchased via Ticketek. “All Roosters or Warriors supporters are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment” Mr Lee said. Rugby league supporters can pre-purchase tickets from just $10 for juniors and $22 for adults. Families can also take advantage of a $50 Family Ticket Offer available for online pre-purchase until midnight Saturday, April 2. Media release, Mar 16, 2016 Gosford City Council Media

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The result came courtesy of an incredible volley by Roy O’Donovan and stoppage time strike by Harry Ascroft. Ascroft emerged as the hero at Gosford’s idyllic bayside arena, not just for his equalising goal, but also for a superhero-like goal line save in the fiftieth minute to keep the Yellow and Navy in the contest. The Mariners thought they had levelled in the forty-third minute with some fantastic build up play by Josh Rose. O’Donovan found the back of the net but was denied by the offside flag. The result fills the Mariners’ dressing room with a dose of confidence for Tony Walmsley’s young squad heading into the final three matches of the Hyundai A-League season. There was almost more late drama to be added by the last kick of the game from 18-year-old International

Football School Student Trent Buhagiar who fired a volley on the edge of the box. His shot was on target, but was blocked by a Sydney FC defender. Walmsley credited the impact of his substitutions who added a new lease on life in the second half. Matt Fletcher provided a precise assist for O’Donovan’s goal while the liveliness of Francesco Stella and Buhagiar made a visible difference. Full focus now turns to the Mariners’ venture to Coopers Stadium for a battle against Adelaide United, who have been in fine form. Luis Garcia and Mitch Austin will both be back for selection after serving one week suspensions. Media release, Mar 19, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

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Mariners’ draw felt like a big win he Central Coast Mariners have shown incredible character to pull back a twogoal deficit against Sydney FC at the Central Coast Stadium, with less than five minutes remaining, to record a 2-2 draw on Saturday, March 19.

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osford resident Ms Lauren Smith, 19, has been named in the Shooting Stars cricket team to tour Sri Lanka for three weeks.

Ms Smith explained that everyone in the Shooting Stars is under 21 years of age. Ms Smith is returning to Sri Lanka after playing there for Cricket NSW in 2015. “It’s going to be a really good time away,” she said. Ms Smith has been selected after her second season of WNCL and one season of WBBL. “I’ve been working really hard for the last few years. “First year in Breakers I worked hard and heard about the big bash and was happily signed with the Sydney 6s and had a big bash season and second year of WNCL went well, got a few big wickets. “Now Shooting Stars is coming up and I’m really excited,” she said. Ms Smith explained that she’s training more and that playing in a different

Lauren Smith is touring Sri Lanke with the Shooting Stars cricket team

environment will be challenging but, “I’ve been there before so it’ll be a really good experience once again.” As a spinner, Ms Smith said: “It turns much more

over there so it’s good for our spinners. “I got a 5er over there last season, so I’m really excited to go over and play on as many pitches as I can.” Once Ms Smith has

returned from her tour in Sri Lanka, she will be playing in the UK in April for the Lancashire County Club. “I’m really excited to see the conditions over there and play in the cold, it will be very different, but I’m very excited to see how it goes.” Ms Smith said that she has always wanted to play in the UK and has family over there. She will return to Australia in early September and will commence the new WNCL season and WBBL 02 season. “A whole year of summer and it will never stop,” she said, “It feels like it will never stop.” “I’ll be training hard for a whole year, so I’m really excited, I love training and playing at the same time, so it will be really good.” The Shooting Stars will play their first match against England at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on March 27. Email, Mar 8, 2016 Audio, Mar 8, 2016 Simon Anderson, Cricket NSW

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