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Site preparation under way at the ATO site on the Gosford Waterfront

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laims and counter claims in the Land and Environment Court, the JRPP’s decision to defer a ruling on the NSW Finance building, and the growing perception that the Central Coast Council is neglecting Gosford, have left the city’s waterfront seeming more like a battlefield than an iconic site.

Doma, the developer of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) building on the corner of Mann St and Georgiana Tce in Gosford, has launched its own Land and Environment Court action to secure coverage for legal costs in response to the Gosford Waterfront Alliance’s application to the Court to stop the development.

Meanwhile, the ATO site has already been cleared, with a large mound of covered fill, exposed historic building remnants and tree stumps greeting all those who approach the city from Brian McGowan Bridge. The NSW Government’s second proposed development on the former Gosford Public School land,

to house staff from the NSW Department of Finance, has also hit a snag with the developer, in this case the Crown itself, in the form of the NSW Government, asking, at the September 15 briefing, for the JRPP to defer its decision on the development. Concerns about the impact of the Land and Environment Court action

Exposed foundations on the Doma ATO site on the Gosford Waterfront

were cited as one reason for requesting a deferral, because if the ATO building does not go ahead, the plans for the NSW Finance building will need to be rejigged. Gosford’s business leaders have argued, with increasing volume, that the mess on the Gosford Waterfront and the ongoing decay of the CBD, is being compounded by what it considers to be the new Central Coast Council’s failure to make the reinvigoration of the regional capital one of its priorities.

The surprise resignation of Ms Judy Jaeger, the recently appointed Group Leader of Customer and Community Relations, has compounded fears that the new Council under Administration has a Wyong or Northern Central Coast bias that has left committed and keen Gosford investors hanging. Ms Jaeger was the only remaining executive-level manager from the former Gosford Council on the new council’s leadership team. The NSW Government’s regional plan for the Central

Coast has clearly positioned Gosford as the region’s capital, but the city may have to wait until after the September 2017 local government election for a new governing body to pick up the pieces that appear to have been dropped by the current administration. See inside for separate articles on each of these issues. Various documents and interviews Jackie Pearson, Journalist

The site for the proposed ATO building with exposed tree stumps

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a day spa, restaurant for day and night time influenced by studies for over a year now in he artist’s some 21,000 sqm. The development has and bar, surrounded by a entertainment and from around Australia the development of the impression of and internationally concept for the site”, the proposed been designed by one landscaped and treed roof relaxation. A proposed Novotel whereby best practice said a spokesperson for Lakeside Plaza of Australia’s leading garden environment. The position on Hotel would comprise architectural designs Wyong Council Media. r e d e v e l o p m e n t architectural firms to “The recently adopted released by reflect its seaside position the fourth floor of the 220 plus rooms, an have been ‘cherry picked’ and provide outstanding building would offer 800 seat conference and integrated into the master plan for the architectural firm, views of the ocean and uninterrupted views out and function centre, design”. entrance town centre was Architectus, depicts lake. to the lake and coast, yet introducing The Entrance The Entrance Chamber prepared in conjunction an expanded Coles The development would enable the roof to thousands of visitors. of Commerce president their concept.” Supermarket along would also provide for garden to still feel part of Both towers would Mr Wes Newman said the “Council has received with speciality fashion substantial undercover the town. be in an elliptical shape, development was positive a planning proposal for and food retailers to basement parking for At ground level, the designed to offer 360 for The Entrance. spot rezoning of the “To get this far has lakeside plaza site, which serve The Entrance shoppers and visitors piazza has been designed degree views, allowing alike. to become the town wind to pass, avoiding the been a great achievement is currently being assed.” Community. The lofting of the square, providing open down drafts associated and is very positive for “Stages two and three of the development will towers would create an space and amenities, with more conventional The Entrance,” said Mr Magazine, 1 Jul 2012 Newman. include a residential ‘Oasis’ floor protected surrounded by restaurants, designs. Lakeside Plaza “We have been working Edgar Adams, Central Coast tower and hotel tower, all from the sun and rain cafes, hospitality venues Business Review on the one site that covers on the fourth level, and specialist retail that proprietor Mr Bob Dunnet closely with the owners 8 Aug 2012 providing pool facilities, would make it popular said “The design has been and their representatives Wy Wyong Council Media

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yong Council received an updated report on the status of the proposed site for a Chinese Cultural Theme Park on Warren Rd, Warnervale, at its ordinary meeting of Wednesday, November 19.

Chinese Theme being resolved between agreement. The terms of the Park representative Council and Australia agreement identified that Ms Amanda Lee Theme Park Pty. The site, at Lot 3 Council grant ACCFI a addressed the meeting and explained how the Warren Rd, Warnervale, non-exclusive licence to venue would provide has a total area of enter the land for the sole jobs for residents of 179.277 Ha. purpose of carrying out The site includes investigatory works to Wyong Shire and would be a boost for the local Warnervale Airport and support the development a portion of Porters of the project. economy. Ms Lee said while Creek wetland. The period of the The village would be agreement was from the majority of the revenue for the theme a working village with Friday, July 1, 2011, to park would come from accommodation, shops, Thursday, June 30, 2012, private proprietors, the restaurants, galleries and with the agreement Chinese Government tourist accommodation. having now lapsed. The proposal is was supportive of their During the period of plan to construct in expected to cost in the the agreement ACCFI vicinity of $500 million engaged Warnervale. consultants It was resolved at the making it one of the Cardno to undertake meeting that the mayor largest private sector a desktop review and general manager developments in Wyong of environment, urgently negotiate Shire and the Central engineering and with Australia Theme Coast. planning constraints In March last year with regard to the Park Pty Ltd with the considered proposed development. objective of achieving Council an agreement for sale a Mayoral Minute in The review identified of the proposed site relation to the proposal that the current zoning of where Council’s risks from Australia China the property as Industrial Foundation would not permit all and liabilities would be Cultural minimised and where a Incorporated (ACCFI) of their proposed uses, satisfactory sale price to develop a Chinese however, this matter with particular emphasis received a conditional on the site that will be Park on could be addressed by being placed on the offer to purchase the site used to guide future was offered by the Theme models for $10 million from the decision making on this Council owned land at making a submission to financial purchaser. Council has received Warnervale. rezone the land to permit available to this project. Australia Theme Park site In August this year, Pty Ltd. The mayor and general Council resolved the proposed land use a number of visits and The conditions manager of Council documents from Chinese among others matters to through the exhibition an offer to purchase the site from Council imposed inappropriate have been requested to delegates during the past enter into a co-operation period of LEP 2012. two years, with many agreement to continue to The cost of this review was received from Mr risk and obligations on report the outcomes of influential businessmen progress the project. undertaken by Cardno Zhong, however, this Council and as such the the negotiations at the This agreement was is reported to be in the offer was considered offer was rejected and next ordinary Council and Government unacceptable to Council the Australia Theme meeting on Wednesday, officials indicating formally entered into vicinity of $250,000. support for the project. on Monday, August At a councillor with a response being Park Pty Ltd was advised November 28. detailing accordingly. All support is 15, 2011 with mayor briefing session held forwarded Council Agenda, Council staff are dependent upon the Cr Doug Eaton and the in June of this year, an Council's position in the 14 Nov 2012 currently preparing a issue of land tenure President of ACCFI, Mr update of the current matter. 7.4, Wyong Council In October, Council land economics report and zoning issues Bruce Zhong signing the situation was presented

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Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has come out opposing the proposed sale of Umina’s Bullion St carpark.

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It could be devastating to West St and the Umina Town Centre, according to Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “There will be trafﬁc chaos and businesses will suffer,” Mr Wales said. The Central Coast Council has called for expressions of interest from parties wishing to acquire and develop the land, which is currently zoned B2 for Local Centre. The former Gosford Council placed a covenant over the land before calling for expressions of interest, in an attempt to protect the 160 parking spaces. Mr Wales said the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce intended to seek an urgent meeting with Central Coast Council chief Mr Rob Noble. “We will request that the Council abandons the current expression of interest process and consults with Umina businesses and the community to come up with a positive covenant that works for the town and not just for the Council,” he said. “My view is the current expression of interest, including the positive covenant, is totally inadequate,” Mr Wales said. “Too many people have raised concerns directly with me as president of the Chamber, including business owners, and this current expression of interest fails to protect the interests of business owners and the future viability of West St,” he said. “West St is successful because it has got the Bullion St carpark.” The positive covenant, Mr Wales said, “has fatal ﬂaws”. Gosford Council’s application for the covenant to be placed over the land was made by its Manager of Property and Economic Development Mr Christopher Redman on April 8 under the delegated authority of the then chief Mr Paul Anderson. “It is intended that the land be sold,” Gosford Council’s application for the positive covenant said. “This order is made to ensure

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is concerned businesses with rear access to the Bullion St Carpark could suffer if the land is sold and developed

that sufficient public parking is provided on the land for the community of Umina. “…parking for 160 motor vehicles must be made available on the land at no charge to members of the public between 7am and 9pm seven days per week,” the covenant said. However, the first flaw in the covenant, according to Mr Wales, was that it allowed for reduced public parking during construction. “Where the owner undertakes construction for a development, the owner may reduce the parking available on the land to the members of the public to assist in the construction of the development where it obtains permission from council”. “From the moment the developer gets a construction certificate until completion of the development, the car parking is lost to the town centre and that would be devastating to the main street of Umina,’ Mr Wales said. “People will make a decision to go elsewhere to do their shopping and it would create the traffic chaos in Umina that Terrigal is faced with

today. “I won’t stand by and see Umina lose 160 parking spaces,” Mr Wales said. He said the covenant, in its current form, could see the carpark closed for up to two years and that would be a reasonably positive scenario. “What if a developer acquired the land, commenced construction and then went broke? “I don’t believe it is possible for the developer to substitute 160 car spaces in another location for the duration of a development. “The land cannot be developed in the way council is proposing because it cannot guarantee the community would not lose its parking.” Mr Wales said if the Central Coast Council wanted to continue with the proposed sale of the Bullion St land it would need to provide Umina Town Centre with a multi-storey car park elsewhere to guarantee the existing 160 free parking spaces and have capacity for future growth. The second ﬂaw in the current positive covenant, according to Mr Wales, was that it provided the

new land owner with the ability to charge for the parking if it obtains permission to do so from council. “The owner may request permission to charge for public parking and council will not unreasonably withhold or refuse permission if a period of at least five years has elapsed since the date of the final occupation certificate for the most recent development of the land and the land has been developed in excess of 50 per cent of the maximum intensity allowable under the zoning for the land,” the covenant said. The final flaw was that existing West St businesses that back on to the Bullion St carpark could lose their rear access if Bullion St was sold and the land developed. “At the moment there is no formal roadway; the existing laneway forms part of the property that runs right up to the back of the businesses,” he said. Mr Wales said several of those existing businesses had development consents that had to provide rear access to their buildings for commercial reasons and for fire egress. Some businesses had their

own parking that could become inaccessible if the carpark was sold and developed right to its boundary with the existing West St buildings. Business owners in the area were not notified by council prior to the Expressions of Interest being called. Because the land is classified as “operational”, the council did not have to consult the community before it decided to sell it. The diversion of delivery vehicles to West St from the “informal” laneway at the boundary of the Bullion St land would be a traffic nightmare for Umina Town Centre, according to the Chamber. “It would be like telling Umina shoppers the council was going to put paid parking metres in; there will be a worse revolt than the Ettalong boarding house proposal,” Mr Wales said. The Gosford Council did hold discussions with the Peninsula Chamber in 2014 about the future of the Umina Town Centre. “We did say that the Bullion St Carpark was important to the town centre and held prospects for future development for community benefit but at no time did we agree to its wholesale sale,” Mr Wales said. “Umina is unique and successful because of Bullion St. “There is no other town centre in the former Gosford local government area that has a grid system to give traffic access to and from the town centre, the offers kerbside parking and the parking in Bullion St with its direct links to businesses. “Then we have excellent public transport in the form of buses so if you play around with that mix of unique circumstances you could ruin the town centre. “Every other town centre that is suffering retail problems has a shortage of parking. “We did not spend a decade encouraging businesses to come to Umina to see it ruined,’ Mr Wales said. Interview, 30 Aug 2016 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Marlene Pennings is Citizen of the Year s Marlene Pennings of The Entrance North was named Wyong Shire’s Citizen of the Year at the Wyong Council Civic Centre on Thursday, January 24.

The evening also paid time for many other Volunteer Award went causes to Mr Allen Currie tribute to other members community of the Wyong Shire including the Wyong and the Youth of the Community Year award went to Ms community who have Shire Tuggerah Rachel Davis. aided others through a Nursery, Other winners Lakes Reserve Trust, service. Guests heard that, Wycare-CEN Liaison included Brackets and over the past 12 Committee, Landcare, Jam event stalwart Ms years, Ms Pennings the steering committee Julie Smith in the Arts Empowering and Culture division, was responsible for for obtaining almost $1 Aboriginal Women and martial artist Mr John million in grants to help Wyong Shire Council’s Gill in the Sportsperson of the Year category, Mr Vision Committee. the community. Last year Marlene was Tim Silverwood from Ms Penning’s work has included driving included on the Hidden the Take 3-A Clean roles with Coastcare Treasures Honour Roll, Beach Initiative won the The Entrance North, the organised by the NSW Environment Award and Tuggerah Lakes Estuary, Department of Primary both the Central Coast Coastline and Flood Industries to highlight Outreach Service and Plain Management the work of outstanding TNC Lakes Food Care Committee, The volunteers in regional shared the honours for outstanding Community Entrance Community and rural areas. Wyong Shire service organisation. Precinct Committee, The Entrance North Council’s Australia Day Media release, Progress Association award for a Business 25 Jan 2013 Person went to Mr Don and Wycare. Wyong Council Media Ms Pennings has Dagger. The Community also volunteered her Ms Marlene Pennings and mayor Cr Doug Eaton

Central Coast airport ruled out “The NSW Central Coast which is inister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher has rejected to increase capacity has why we need to ensure a proposal to build an airport on the Central Coast, including at Sydney Airport to Government boost efficiency. written to the Federal the existing Sydney a proposed site at Bushells Ridge in Wyong Shire. “While Sydney Government proposing Airport asset is being “We will not support “The NSW Mr Hartcher has Airport is a matter for a joint approach fully utilised,” said instead called on the Government does not a proposal that dumps the Commonwealth, we addressing aviation Mr Hartcher. noise on Federal Members for support a second airport aircraft want to see maximum capacity and operational Dobell and Robertson to in the Sydney basin the families of the Media release, efficiency achieved improvements. support the joint approach whether it’s Wilton, Central Coast. 17 Jan 2013 at the facility because “The NSW Caroline Hutcherson, “The NSW of the NSW Government Badgerys Creek or the the economy of NSW Government does not Office of Chris Hartcher MP to boost efficiency at Central Coast,” said Government announced depends on it. support an airport on the Sydney Airport. plans late last year Mr Hartcher.

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Education Precinct Preliminary Project Plan endorsed It is envisaged the see how this satellite yong Council is planning to create a vibrant education, students. It would also see development would city is thriving with industry and business precinct at Warnervale, capable of providing university-level courses to 7,000 students and 1,500 the co-alignment of employ 1,500 staff plus the energy of all those education with training support services and students and how this education sector jobs.

providers and business- retail providers. flows on to stimulate the The initiative has taken successful international the development would industry groups, as well On a recent delegation local economy,” Cr Eaton its first step towards e d u c a t i o n - f o c u s e d include a university as the establishment of a to China, Cr Eaton visited said. becoming reality, with development, such as campus for 7,000 students business/industrial park the largest university “The spin offs extend council endorsing a Education City in South- with an emphasis on which would integrate city in the world in to the tourism sector, with Preliminary Project East Queensland and the science, engineering and with the university Wuhan, home to multiple increased visits from the Plan which will develop Education City in Qatar, technology based studies, campus and explore university campuses and families of students and a masterplan for the and envisions creating a residential college for linkages for employment a total student population prospective students and Council-owned land at a regionally significant 1,500 students and retail, generation and research of over one million. university-based events.” integrated development. sport and recreation and and development. Warnervale. “It was incredible to The initial driver for Key components of language facilities for “This is a unique investment in the proposed opportunity for council Warnervale precinct and the community,” will focus on securing a Wyong mayor Cr Doug university to anchor the Eaton said. development and attract Cr Eaton also said the complementary service initiative would benefit providers and businesses. the young people of “On this front, we are the Central Coast and already looking good with create a huge boost for council having already local employment and received an expression business. of interest from a According to Cr Greg reputable international Best, the initiative would investor, which I think particularly benefit those demonstrates that this is a who have to leave the viable project,” Cr Eaton Central Coast because said. their chosen disciplines “I’m very optimistic of tertiary study are not that we have the right available in the region. conditions to transform “We are not going higher education on the to be an exporter of Central Coast.” commuters,” Cr Best An economic said. feasibility study will be “One day, we are completed by September going to be an importer 2013. of employers.” Media release, 11 Jul 2013, Council has drawn on Wyong Shire Council

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Long Jetty Village Centre Improvement Masterplan formally adopted fter extensive community consultation, Wyong Council formally adopted the Long Jetty Village Centre Improvement Masterplan on Wednesday, October 23.

be done and I’m very excited about what the future holds for this village precinct, particularly when the main street and jetties are done up,” Cr Eaton said. C o m m u n i t y participation was a vital aspect of the development of the The Masterplan will Masterplan, with see the implementation of forums, stakeholder practical and affordable working group meetings, improvements which surveys, postcard drop will build on the natural offs to business owners, strengths of the area. and presentations to These strengths relevant community and include the proximity of business groups taking the Long Jetty Village place. to Tuggerah Lakes; The plan focuses on existing parks and practical, affordable playgrounds; and good projects which are able transport links. to be maintained. Part of The Entrance It will also focus on Peninsula Planning public and private urban Strategy adopted in domain improvements April 2009, the Long designed to enhance Jetty Village Masterplan the quality of physical also improves public assets surrounding the spaces in the area, with at Watkins Jetty; and of council and local seen new banners go said. “Now this plan will foreshore area. upgrades to Saltwater identiﬁcation of four residents and businesses up along the Central sitting down and coming Coast Highway and guide council’s own Creek Park and Lions ‘activity hubs’. Wyong mayor Cr up with practical other streetscape spending in line with the Wyong Council Agenda, 4.1 Park; embellishment of 23 Oct 2013 improvements suggested community’s vision. existing jetties; plans Doug Eaton said this solutions together. “We’ve already by residents,” Cr Eaton “This is how it should for a water play park was a great example

University city in Wuhan China, a model for the proposed Warnervale university

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‘Brothers for Life’ members arrested

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olice have arrested and charged three members of ‘Brothers group. The 27-year-old was Guildford, one was in He was refused bail, charged with: Attempt Auburn and one was in for Life’, two of which were from the Wyong LGA, following a proactive operation throughout Sydney and the Central Coast on appeared at Wyong Local to possess unauthorised Kellyville. Court on Thursday, pistol; Attempt to The operation was Wednesday, January 8.

January 9, with the case possess unauthorised part of an ongoing adjourned to March 7; he prohibited firearm; investigation by Strike Police alleged that West Metro, North West charged with a variety was again refused bail. Two counts of supply Force Sitella, which two of the men were Metro and Northern of offences, before The 29-year-old was prohibited drug (Large was formed by MEOCS actively involved in Regions, in executing being refused bail to directing many of the seven search warrants at appear before court on charged with: possess Commercial Quantity); to investigate a number unauthorised pistol; Supply prohibited drug of shootings in Sydney gang’s illegal activities properties in Sydney and Thursday, January 9. unauthorised (Indictable Quantity); during the second half of and believe their arrests the Central Coast. Quami was charged possess prohibited firearm; and Participate in 2013. would seriously disrupt As a result of the with two counts of possess two counts of supply criminal group. Strike Force Sitella the group’s criminal operation, three men unauthorised pistol; prohibited drug (Large He was refused has resulted in police agendas. were arrested including possess unauthorised Commercial Quantity); bail and appeared in arresting eleven people Around 2pm, alleged gang leader prohibited firearm; preferring 73 detectives from the 31-year-old Farhad two counts of supply supply prohibited drug Parramatta Local Court and State Crime Command's Qaumi from Chittaway prohibited drug (Large (Indictable Quantity); on Thursday, January 9. charges, as well as Of the seven search seizing three handguns, Middle Eastern Bay; a 29-year-old man Commercial Quantity); and knowingly direct Organised Crime Squad from Wyong; and a supply prohibited drug criminal activities of warrants executed by two shotguns and group. police, three were in quantities of illicit drugs. (MEOCS) were joined 27-year-old man from (Indictable Quantity); Media release, 9 Jan 2014 He was also refused Wyong, one was in by specialist police, and Auburn. and knowingly direct NSW Police Media bail. Villawood, one was in officers from the South The three men were criminal activities of

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Decision to purchase land mired in controversy y o n g Council has agreed, although not unanimously, to purchase two lots of strategic land holdings totalling 231 hectares from Terrace Towers for $17 million.

earlier meeting in Wyong clearly blown away by with Assistant Minister our overall vision for for Infrastructure and the managed growth of Regional Development this region and we’ve Jamie Briggs. been very pleased with “The Federal the support for the Government’s support for proposed regional airport the regional airoport will expressed by both levels be essential to getting it of government,” Cr Eaton built and operational by said. 2020 and we had a great Gosford Council’s meeting in Canberra CEO Mr Paul Anderson Mayor Cr Doug Eaton last week with senior said that establishing a said both holdings were of officials and the Chief of new regional airport was strategic importance to job Staff for Federal Minister a very important part of creation in the Shire, one for Infrastructure and the Central Coast’s future. for the proposed regional Regional Development, “There’s no doubt that airport and the other for Warren Truss,” said having an airport built future employment and mayor Cr Eaton. and operating here in our Warner Business Park Jilliby Land environmental offset “They were very region would be a major, “This is the biggest “The Woodbury Park investment of ratepayers’ lands. supportive of our regional long-term boost for the The decision to single land holding in the land is adjacent to the money, and knowing the airport plans and we local economy,” Mr purchase required the investigation site,” said Freeway Link Rd at Terrace Towers company are to write to them to Anderson said. the northern boundary as I do, you can rest mayor to use his casting mayor Cr Eaton. trigger Federal assistance “Not only will an “Securing this land of the Shire and will assured that they wouldn’t vote to get the land regarding planning and airport help us tackle the now shows how serious provide opportunities be selling their prime land purchase passed. technical approvals in huge demands facing the “This is all about we are about establishing for future employment holdings for less than line with the Coalition’s Central Coast’s transport jobs and planning for a regional airport by 2020 and environmental offset they were worth,” said election commitment. systems in coming years, Cr Graham, who voted the future growth of this to help grow the local lands,” Cr Eaton said. “They also saw the but it will also deliver “Both holdings are against the motion along region,” mayor Cr Eaton economy and boost jobs airport as being eligible positive flow on effects on the Coast. important for sustainable with Crs Lisa Matthews, said. for federal funding for local jobs, tourism and “The Central Coast economic development in Doug Vincent and Ken Council will invest through RDA grants in other investment. Greenwald. $10 million in over 87 Regional Airport will be the Shire,” he said. upcoming years and we “Along with Wyong However, Cr Bob “I will be calling for hectares of land in the the hub of a business and will be looking at all Shire Council, we were Warner Business Park at logistics industry precinct Graham said the $17 a thorough investigation avenues for public and very pleased to be able representing a change in million could be better into this wastage of Jilliby. private funding,” he said. to highlight this regional “The land covers employment opportunities spent on a multitude of ratepayers’ money and to Last month council priority at the national around one third of in Wyong Shire, and will projects throughout the what could possibly be also met with NSW level during meetings the regional airport complement other airport Shire including the Arts the true motive for this Premier Mike Baird and with federal government investigation site services in the Sydney Centre, the restoration cosy arrangement with Central Coast Minister ministers in June,” said identified in November basin and Newcastle,” he of Tuggerah Lakes, Terrace Towers,” said Cr Rob Stokes and took Mr Anderson. said. roads, kerb and gutter, Graham. 2013. them on a visit to the Council will also drainage and sporting and The decision to Media release, 26 Jun 2014 “It also contains proposed airport site and purchase the land Wyong Council Media an existing Part 3A purchase over 144 recreational facilities. other projects in the north Email, 26 Jun 2014 “I question the followed a lobbying approval for an industrial hectares of land at Warnervale area. Bob Graham, Wyong Council Doyalson for $7 million. wisdom of this so called visit to Canberra and an subdivision. “The Premier was

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Alison Homestead rebuild about to commence

ocal ﬁrm, Collaborative Construction Solutions, has signed the contract to rebuild the historic Alison Homestead with the ﬁrst sod on the project turned on Wednesday, November 5.

Wyong Council mayor 2011. Historical Society Cr Doug Eaton joined members of the Wyong vice president Ms Liz District Museum and Hogston said, in the last Historical Society to three years, a number of turn the first sod that will significant heritage items restore the Homestead had been recovered from to its former glory and the building. “We managed to re-establish its heritage status as a dedicated retrieve furniture, history museum and learning and family records and even clothing after the centre. Mayor Cr Eaton said fire,” said Ms Hogston. “Donations have also council had worked closely with the Historical been flooding in from Society to come up with the community so we the right plans for the will be able to furnish the Homestead in the manner restoration. “The Historical to which it has been Society has been behind accustomed. “It has been a long wait this project right from the start and has been but we are very happy instrumental in ensuring that construction is about Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton with members of the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society this historic homestead to start.” will be funded through an asset’s significant cultural year 2015. considered to be of The construction insurance claim. can rise again,” said heritage can be enjoyed Alison Homestead is historical significance at contract includes mayor Cr Eaton. “I believe we have and understood by future set on two hectares of a regional level, being salvage, found the right company generations. “Alison Homestead demolition, rural land at 1 Cape Rd, representative of the will once again be a restoration works to for the job and it is “This is a significant Wyong. arrival, locational choice, vibrant museum and Alison wing, the building fantastic that they are milestone and truly a This location was the lifestyle and working life heritage centre for of a new building within local,” mayor Cr Eaton great day for everyone Shire’s first land grant of one of the region’s residents and tourists the original footprint, said. who cares about Alison given to William Cape in best-known pioneering civil works and site alike.” “The quality of the Homestead,” he said. 1825 and purchased by families. The original services. design will ensure this Works are expected William Alison in 1875. Media release, 5 Nov 2014 The contract is worth treasured Homestead was destroyed community to be completed by midThe Homestead is Wyong Council media by fire on December 3, almost $1 million and

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Issue 61

Chinese University campus proposed for Warnervale

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton (centre) with Wuyi University president Zhang to his right and vice president Wurren to his left with members of the Ames Foundation

yong Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton is currently in China “At the moment, a strong record in and making connections. overseas The Wyong Education meeting key dignitaries to progress interest and investment they have interests in supporting universities in Ottowa education,” said mayor and Business Precinct has in the Shire. and New York. Cr Eaton. been identified by council Top of the agenda is Guangzhou (population Wyong Shire. “This will be a first The campus would as one of 39 key projects plans for a world class over 20 million) on Mayor Cr Eaton for Wyong and Australia cater for 7,000 students requiring investment and tertiary campus to cater Monday, January 12, to said president Zhang if they get on board and and create 500 permanent funding from the state for 7,000 students to be discuss their interest in was enthusiastic about I am really hoping they jobs and include a and federal governments located at the Wyong this campus. working with council to will. SMARTS Hub knowledge to create more jobs and Education and Business Wuyi University has develop a university in “Wuyi is great fit and community centre for opportunities for Wyong Precinct in Warnervale. 18,000 students and the Wyong Shire. for Wyong and not just students and the broader Shire residents. The mayor met with specialises in engineering “Wuyi University because it starts with W. community to assist in president Zhang and and technology, key is looking to expand Media release, 13 Jan 2015 “They have the developing their skills, vice president Wuren disciplines of which its current cooperation expertise in the technical supporting employment Wyong Council media of the Wuyi University there is little opportunity agreements with overseas subjects we need and and business initiatives in Jiangmen near to explore at this time in campuses.

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Ourimbah boarding house proposal to proceed to JRPP without proper debate proposed 100-room boarding house at Ourimbah could not be discussed by Wyong Council at its general meeting on Wednesday, July 8 because seven out of eight councillors present declared interests in the matter.

we have been told that we would need a minimum of $50,000 to take it there and we have nothing of that kind at the moment,” he said. Member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara attended the Council meeting as a show of support for the Ourimbah residents. Member for The The approval or refusal Entrance, Mr David of the proposed boarding Mehan has also expressed house at 2-4 Glen Rd support for the Ourimbah Ourimbah will now be residents and is expected determined by the Joint to speak at the JRPP in Regional Planning Panel opposition to the boarding at its meeting next week. house development. An artist's impression of the proposed Glen Rd boarding house as it will be presented to the JRPP Cr Eaton, Taylor, Best, Mr McGill said the Mr Greg McGill or not they supported Stop Glen Road Action Webster, Vincent, Troy application was reviewed wells and storage. by the Hunter Joint The proposed building from the Stop Glen the development,” Mr and Matthews all declared Group did not believe interests in the matter, Regional Planning Panel will house 87 single Road Action Group said McGill said. that the developer had (JRPP) last year which units, 10 doubles, three residents present in the He said the outcomes which left independent met the six conditions Cr Bob Graham, the only deferred its determination accessible units and the public gallery for the of the focus groups set out by the JRPP in pending the provision of manager’s unit. Council meeting were chaired by Mr Thompson councillor present, able to relation to its concerns additional information Each unit would “very, very disappointed” had been used as part of about the bulk and scale discuss it. and design change. contain an en-suite, that the issue was not the developer’s social Cr Greenwald and of the development. The original DA was kitchenette, robe and debated. impact statement in its Nayna were absent but “One floor has come for the demolition of two desk. Mr McGill said he was development proposal to had previously declared off the top but there is an existing dwellings and The landscaping plan surprised that several incorrectly demonstrate additional wing to be built interests in the matter. the erection of a four- has been revised with councillors declared community support for The absence of a and they have reduced the quorum to discuss the story boarding house extensive landscaping conflicts of interest based the development. size of the rooms to just containing 94 rooms, proposed within the front on connections with The Stop Glen Road matter meant the decision above the state minimum to make submissions a manager’s residence, setback and in communal former federal member Action Group is also requirements,” Mr parking and open space. areas, according to the for Dobell, Mr Craig seeking advice as to to next week’s Joint McGill said. The revised application latest report to Council. Thompson. whether Mr Cox is an Regional Planning Panel In the speech he did is for a three-storey Unless Mr Cox decides Mr McGill said he appropriate person to (JRPP) meeting was not get to present to the deferred to Council’s boarding house with to make alternative believed Mr Thompson, make submissions to the meeting, Mr McGill 100 rooms, a manager’s submissions to the along with former JRPP given that he was the acting general manager, said the group would be residence, parking and JRPP, it is expected that Wyong councillor and author of the first report to detailing the issues that Mr Scott Cox. open space. the report submitted mayor Mr Neil Rose, Council recommending Chairperson of the it believed the developer “Following a thorough to the Wednesday, had been employed by the original development had failed to address to Stop Glen Road Action planning assessment, July 8 meeting will be the developers K and application. Group, Mr Greg McGill the JRPP meeting. application is forwarded to the Hunter P Gregory, to chair According to Mr was also unable to speak the recommended for Central Coast JRPP for focus groups and lobby McGill, the group Meeting transcript, at the meeting because 8 July 2015 the matter could not be approval,” the report said. determination on Friday, current ALP councillors will be “up the creek In the latest version of July 16. to support the proposed without a paddle” if Business paper, 8 July 2015 debated. Wyong Council In other words, the development. the JRPP approves the According to a report the proposal, the building ordinary meeting width has increased at outcome from Wyong “We believe the current version of the from Wyong Council’s Interview, 9 July 2015 development and the street frontage, and Council to the JRPP will councillors used their development application. internal changes include be a report supporting the declared conflicts at “Our only avenue Mr Greg McGill, Save Glen building department Road Action Group recreation approval of the proposed the meeting to get out would be the Land and manager, acting director, communal Jackie Pearson, journalist rooms on each level, light development. of declaring whether Environment Court and Ms Tanya O’Brien, the

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Community members dig channel

Cr Lloyd Taylor with residents who dug the channel on Australia Day

oung and old turned out on Australia Day at The Entrance to dig a channel at least one-metre wide from the ocean to the lake.

Cr Lloyd Taylor and residents with shovels in hand

Wyong councillor “All too often we have the better the health of Lloyd Taylor said: “It ﬂooding around the lake the lakes, the better our demonstrates the level of edge and opening the lifestyle. community commitment mouth of the channel will “What we saw on to get the channel opened reduce the likelihood of Australia Day was the and a break-wall built. the ﬂooding we saw as silent majority coming “We have all had recently as January of this out in force for a solution enough of talk; now we year. to save Tuggerah lakes. want action,” Cr Taylor “The community know “I call on the rest of said. what they want and we, the community to stand “Before the last as their representatives, up and support this election, we had support need to support them in community initiative,” he from the local member, this. said. Mr Chris Spence and the “Our lifestyle revolves Liberal Party, but that all around the lakes, Media release, Jan 27, 2016 Lloyd Taylor, Save Tuggerah seems to have faded,” he foreshore and waterways, Lakes Party said. so it is only logical that

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Wallarah 2 coal mine decision now only a few weeks away The Greens NSW no future, that Mike he Australian mining spokesperson, Baird should knock on Coal Alliance Mr Jeremy Buckingham, the head. is organising has called on NSW “The proposed coal a public meeting to premier, Mr Mike Baird, conveyor belt and inform the northern to intervene to stop the coal loading area are Central Coast Wallarah 2 underground unacceptably close to community about the coal mine project. the existing residential latest developments “The Coalition made neighbourhood of Blue in their long-running a solemn promise not to Haven and may impact on campaign to stop the allow the Wallarah 2 coal plans by the Darkinjung Wallarah 2 coal mine. mine to go ahead,” Mr Local Aboriginal Land Director of the Buckingham said. Council for residential alliance’s Water Not “Former premier, Mr development in the area.” Coal campaign, Mr Alan Barry O’Farrell, told Central Coast Council Hayes, said the meeting a crowd that the mine concerns about the effect would be held at Wyong would not go ahead ‘no on the drinking water RSL on August 10. ifs, no buts, a guarantee’. catchment, environment The Korean mining “Yet years later, and residential areas, will company KORES has the NSW Coalition be central to its review lodged an amended Government has failed to of modified plans for the development proposal implement this promise,” Wallarah 2 Coal Project. that includes plans to The former Wyong Mr Buckingham said. build a conveyor belt and “This coal mine is Shire Council opposed alter the route of the rail a risk not only to the the mine in February spur to avoid having to water catchment of the 2014 due to the potential reach an agreement with The latest plans include a relocated rail loop (shown in purple) Central Coast, but to the impacts on the drinking the Darkinjung Local other concerns could be plans. the main access to the credibility of the Liberal water catchment areas. Aboriginal Land Council. addressed. The former Gosford Party when it makes Mr Hayes said the new development. Plans have been Mr Hayes said that in commitments to the City Council also Those concerns development proposal modified relating to the included the mine’s would see the conveyor 2014, Dr Peter Lewis, electorate. opposed the project in rail loop, rail spur line impact on the Central belt transporting coal 200 the clinical director of the “It should fulfil those March 2014. and train load out facility. Coast’s water supply, metres from the south- Central Coast integrated commitments and reject Council has stated The project has been subsidence and the health western boundary of the care program, said the the mine. it intends to closely modified to realign the effects of coal dust. “The Korean review the revised plans Blue Haven residential expected mortality rate sewer connection. has with a view to lodging a The Darkinjung Local area and as far north as for coal dust related to the Government The State Significant Aboriginal Land Council Wyee. Wallarah 2 mine could be announced a restructure submission. Development was took the matter to the Council has also of its state owned resource “Tooheys Rd would one on 100,000. recently lodged with the Land and Environment disappear because that “Wyong CBD is five companies that will see encouraged community Planning Assessment Court, which ruled that road does not have a wide kilometres from the them withdraw from members to take this Commission and is on the mine could not go verge on either side and proposed coal handling international resource opportunity to have their public exhibition (but ahead without permission KORES doesn’t own any facilities, Blue Haven projects, so it is unclear voice heard. not advertised in this to utilise Darkinjung land in that area, so they and Lake Haven are why the government Information regarding newspaper) for six weeks, land. would be wanting the even closer, and there should approve a mine the project is available with a closing date of The new proposal does conveyor to run along the are schools, hospitals and plan for a company likely from NSW Planning’s September 6. major projects website. not include Darkinjung carriage way,” Mr Hayes aged care facilities,” Mr to leave the market. According to Mr land. “There is no need to said. Hayes said. Media release, Jul 26, 2016 Hayes, the Planning The Darkinjung “The Planning build this coal mine. CEO of the Darkinjung Assessment Commission LALC, Mr Sean Gordon, Local Aboriginal Land Assessment Commission “The community are Central Coast Council media Media release, Jul 26, 2016 did not approve the declined to comment Council already has has rejected four coal bitterly opposed. Max Phillips, office of coal mine in 2014, on the impact the latest approval for a 500 lot mines already this year “The company doesn’t Jeremy Buckingham but stated that there Wallarah II proposal may residential sub-division because of their proximity want to build it, it just Interview, Jul 29, 2017 may be justification have on the Darkinjung that would be impacted to residential areas,” he wants an approval to sell. Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance to approve the mine if land and development because Tooheys Rd is said. “It’s a dud mine, with Jackie Pearson, journalist all the commission’s

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Doma seeks cost guarantee from Land and Environment Court T

he Doma Group, the developer of the Australian Tax Office (ATO) building on the corner of Mann St and Georgiana Tce, Gosford, has lodged an application with the Land and Environment Court for security for costs against the Gosford Waterfront Alliance (GWA).

Members of the Gosford Waterfront Alliance at the Doma site in Gosford

assurances its legal costs are covered. “It will mean that on September 28, the judge will get to decide whether we are who we say we are and whether or not we are a bona fide community group acting in the public interest,” Ms Braund said. She said the Alliance

currently had 90 members, and membership was continuing to grow steadily each month. Coast Community News has made several requests for an interview with Doma’s development manager, Mr David Carey, but he has not returned calls. Ms Braund said that, to

the best of the Alliance’s knowledge, Doma had not yet received a Construction Certificate from Council or a private certifier. A certificate is required before the development site can be activated and construction commenced. “They have always claimed that they have been

doing pre work, and it is related to the removal of asbestos,” Ms Braund said. “They have also uncovered some heritage items,” she said. The Alliance has also stated that it is keen to work with all levels of government to find alternative sites for the ATO and the NSW

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The matter will be heard by the Land and Environment Court in Sydney on September 28. Alliance President, Ms Claire Braund, said the step by Doma was an attempt to stymie the Land and Environment Court action already lodged by the Gosford Waterfront Alliance to stop the ATO development. Basically Doma has applied for the Alliance to be required to lodge a bond in the event that it loses its case so that Doma has

Department of Finance offices within the Gosford Central Business District. “There are other locations and other alternatives. “We are absolutely delighted to have the finance office and the tax office in the Gosford CBD as opposed to on the iconic Gosford Waterfront which is not part of the Central Business District.” Ms Braund said the GWA’s case would be heard by the Land and Environment Court on November 1 and 2. “Because our case involves quite complex and serious matters, the Court may well take its time to make a determination,” Ms Braund said. “Our case is very much around trying to get a better vision for Gosford, to keep these valuable jobs and offices, but put them in much more appropriate locations,” she said.

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Crown requested JRPP deferral of decision on Department of Finance development

he Joint R e g i o n a l Planning Panel has deferred its decision on whether or not to approve the $34.2 million NSW Department of Finance office development at 32 Mann St, Gosford. The development application included a six storey commercial building with three levels of basement car park. A briefing meeting was held at the Gosford Chambers of Central Coast Council on September 15. According to the JRPP record of the meeting, the key issues discussed were: floor space ratio and height compliance; parking; design; active frontage; future redevelopment of adjoining sites; blank southern wall details; wind; and the possibility of a communal room or music practice rooms. Mr David Abrahams, Treasurer of the Gosford Waterfront Alliance, said the briefing was attended by around 40 people and that the JRPP deferred its decision on the request of the applicant, being in this case, the Crown or NSW Government. “The applicant put in a request for the matter to be deferred immediately, but the JRPP Chair said, given that those in attendance were already seated, they would run with the briefing anyway,” Mr Abrahams said. At the conclusion of the meeting, all JRPP members agreed that they were willing to defer their decision.

Artist’s impression of the proposed NSW Department of Finance building on the Gosford waterfront

“The Crown did not effectively give detailed reasons for requesting a deferral,” he said. “They said they had to go back and do some more homework and they said they were concerned by the Land and Environment Court action because if the ATO didn’t go ahead, and therefore the Baker St extension didn’t go ahead, they may have to redesign access to their building.” The Land and Environment Court action Mr Abrahams referred to was by the Gosford Waterfront Alliance against Doma, the company building the Australian Taxation Office on the corner of Mann St and Georgiana Tce. On behalf of the Gosford Waterfront Alliance, Mr Abrahams argued that a better location for the NSW Department of Finance building would be the block on the corner of Faunce St and Mann St. The site is currently used as a ground-level commuter car park but it is owned by

the NSW Government, is cleared and has all services available. “We sensed that proposal was taken quite seriously by the panel,” Mr Abrahams said. The Mann St and Faunce St location could also be developed up to 10 or 12 storeys and was closer to the railway station and existing shopping centres. Mr Abrahams said the proposed Finance Department building is significantly larger than the ATO proposal. “If it goes ahead, it will cement the waterfront as an office precinct,” he said. “The proposal has not been widely distributed or promoted. “Instead, on their own evidence, the proponents have gone behind closed doors to garner the support from Chambers of Commerce across the Coast, who have sadly abandoned the Gosford master plan that they previously supported. “Community groups

such as the Gosford Waterfront Alliance have been effectively locked out of discussions about this project, the largest building to be built in Gosford since the WorkCover Building or Stadium,” Mr Abrahams said. “The applicant was the state government itself, not a developer, as in the Doma/ ATO proposal. “This makes any community objection very difficult, as a Crown applicant has significantly more power to have their proposal approved. “It becomes, in effect, a tick box exercise, as pointed out by one of the speakers. “The State Government proposes to then sell the building immediately after JRPP approval. “This clever (too clever by half) plan avoids the normal scrutiny and yet hands a finished proposal to the private sector to build, own and lease back to the NSW Government on a 10 year lease.” Mr Abrahams said it was

unusual for the proponent in a matter before the JRPP to request a deferral, “supposedly not wishing to give opponents the opportunity to speak. “To the credit of the five-person JRPP, verbal submissions, both for and against, were heard.” The Gosford/Erina/ Coastal Chamber of Commerce, The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the Regional Chamber of Commerce’s advisory committee and the Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) lead the charge in support of the project. Their lead arguments, according to Mr Abrahams, were that Gosford had been in a slump for many years and this opportunity would bring jobs and confidence to the city. Speakers from the Chambers argued that groups like the Waterfront Alliance were against all development and should be “ashamed of themselves” for they do not represent the silent majority of people on the Central Coast. “Accusing the community groups of being negative and holding all development back was disappointing,” Mr Abrahams said. “Interestingly, the advocates did not argue the merits of placing a second office block on the waterfront as opposed to building it in the CBD proper,” he said. The Alliance, Friends of Gosford and Concerned Residents of Gosford led the submissions arguing against the Finance Department building proposal.

GWA congratulated the state government on their relocation plans of the State Finance Office to Gosford but pleaded that the proposed current location was not the best for Gosford as it was overly contentious, not close enough to existing businesses and transport options and risked being delayed by significant heritage finds on the site, street access and the outcome of the Land and Environment court challenge to the ATO building. The GWA further argued that the alternative site at the corner of Faunce and Mann St offered a much better location and called on the state planning and finance ministers to seriously consider this option. The GWA also held out a hand, hoping that they could work with both council and business chamber advocates to jointly support appropriate developments on the site and elsewhere in Gosford. “The Alliance underlined that we were very prodevelopment but argued that the broader community and past planning agreements needed to be taken into account,” Mr Abrahams said. No date has been set for a panel meeting to make a determination on the development application. Website, Sep 20, 2016 JRPP record of briefing, 2016HCC028 Email, Sep 20, 2016 David Abrahams, Gosford Waterfront Alliance Interview, Sep 20, 2016 Claire Braund, Gosford Waterfront Alliance Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Liberals missing in action following legal challenge to ATO site abor Senator Deborah O’Neill has accused local Liberals of being missing in action following a legal challenge to the building of an Australian Tax Office (ATO) on the Gosford waterfront.

“Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, State Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, and NSW Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Scot McDonald, continue to refuse to comment on their unpopular decision to build the ATO on the old Gosford Public School site,” Senator O’Neill said. “The Gosford Waterfront Alliance Inc has enlisted the services of two barristers, who will work pro bono, to take a case to NSW Land and Environment Court to contest the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel’s June 30 consent to allow the project to proceed,” she said. “The local Liberals are running away from this tax office as fast as they can because they know Central Coast residents want sensible development that creates jobs but not at the

expense of grey government buildings on our waterfront. “Before the election, Lucy Wicks stood in front of the wreckage of the old school site to announce this big bunker of bureaucracy, but now that the community is taking the issue to court, she is ducking for cover. “This building has been on the wrong site since Scott Morrison and Ms Wicks announced it, but instead of listening to their constituents, the Liberals are out of touch with the community once again. “Local members are supposed to listen and stand up for their constituents; the people have clearly stated they don’t want the tax office on our cherished waterfront.” Media release, Aug 10, 2016 Rhys Zorro, office of Senator Deborah O’Neill

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Rare community support for resigning senior bureaucrat he resignation of the Central Coast Council’s Group Leader, Customer and Community Relationships, Ms Judy Jaeger, has been described as an enormous blow for the southern area of the Central Coast.

Multiple independent and unrelated sources said Ms Jaeger’s departure was due to ongoing differences of opinion with another member of the new council’s leadership group. They said Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, begged with Ms Jaeger to stay but that he was not prepared to put her interests before those of other members of the new leadership team. Ms Jaeger said: “I won’t be making a comment on my decision to depart from the Central Coast Council after previously having agreed to do so.” Ms Jaeger was the only director from the former

Ms Judy Jaeger “We lost a very good Gosford Council appointed by CEO, Mr Rob Noble, to senior executive in Judy the merged council’s senior Jaeger,” said Ms Deborah Warwick, Manager of the leadership team. The three other Group Imperial Shopping Centre. “Ms Jaeger had a lot of Leaders were former employees of Wyong respect for the people of Council. the area and they held her Senior representatives in very high regard,” Ms of the Gosford business Warwick said. “We have no one else community said they believed Ms Jaeger’s at that level in council who departure has left the has the intimate knowledge southern half of the new of Gosford past, future and local government area present, to ensure the right without a voice at the most decisions are being made,” she said. senior level of Council.

“I am personally very sorry to see her go,” said Gosford Council’s former Deputy Mayor, Mr Craig Doyle. “I think she was an invaluable asset to Gosford and I am very sorry to see the last of the senior directors that Gosford had go,” Mr Doyle said. “I think she was exceptionally dedicated to what she was doing. “I spent time with her going to America and learning about different options on community housing. “Her contribution to getting the tiny house project going at Gosford was brilliant, but she was much more than that one project and she will be sorely missed,” he said. SMS, Sep 21, 2016 Judy Jaeger, formerly of Central Coast Council Interview, Sep 20, 2016 Deborah Warwick, Imperial Centre Interview, Sep 19, 2016 Craig Doyle, All Fired Up Fire Protection and Compliance Jackie Pearson, Journalist

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10km pollution trail was insufficient evidence to prosecute

Coiled hoses inside the landfill site near the alleged discharge point

he NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) recent decision not to prosecute the operator of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill for an “uncontrolled discharge” into the Ourimbah Creek system in July 2015 has left residents of both Mangrove Mountain and Ourimbah Creek fuming.

Mountain Districts Association spokesperson, Dr Stephen Goodwin, said: “After 12 months of dithering, and on the anniversary of the time limit for prosecution, the EPA announced it had dropped its criminal investigation. “We have been told that it was due to the lack of an eye witness to the event that finally forced the legal advisers to the EPA to recommend against a prosecution,” Dr Goodwin said. “Yet the environmental criminal standard for cases such as this is ‘beyond reasonable doubt’,” he said. “It does not require an eye witness to prove ‘beyond reasonable doubt, nor is it an imaginary or

frivolous doubt. “The EPA comes down hard on some individuals and companies, but appears to soft pedal on bigger fish. “There is a mounting suspicion that successful prosecution depends on the legal representation that the offending company is able to afford, and for those organisations, the evidence bar is set much higher. “It’s a common and depressing reality, and must be frustrating also for the EPA, but it means bad behaviour can continue unabated and justice is not being served.” Dr Goodwin said, “The Central Coast community knows that the highly visible plume of discoloured water photographed flowing

down Ourimbah Creek was traced back to the Mangrove Mountain Landfill by the former Wyong Shire Council’s Catchment Management Officer. “The EPA was presented with this evidence. “Mountain Districts Association members saw for themselves the broad band of sediment that had come from the landfill site and the resulting death of the native vegetation in the Jilliby Conservation Reserve caused by this sediment discharge. “At the alleged point of escape from the landfill there is absolutely no way the discharge could have happened accidentally. “It would have had to have been deliberately

The discharge channel could be followed up the hill from the creek to the landfill

Dead vegetation in the sediment band from the discharge into the Jilliby Conservation Reserve

discharged. “Mountain Districts Association believes that it was pumped out over the ridge and into a part of the catchment not normally associated with the Landfill site. “Unfortunately for the perpetrators, it made its way into Hallards Creek which runs into Ourimbah Creek. “It is estimated to be in excess of 10km from the Landfill site to Ourimbah Creek where the discharge was seen by residents. “That would have had to have been a large dewatering exercise from the Landfill site for it to be so concentrated in a diluting creek system that far from the source. “Just as EPA staff are starting to regain community trust, their own organisation lets them down. “We are all frustrated,” he said. A statement issued by the

EPA to Coast Community News said: “The EPA has investigated reports of discoloured water/sediment in Wyong at Hallards Creek and Ourimbah Creek in July and August 2015. “After extensive investigations including onsite visits and independent hydrological advice, the EPA has been unable to determine the origin of the sediment or the responsible party, so is not able to pursue regulatory action. “The EPA issues fines or commences a prosecution when it has good evidence that a licence breach or pollution incident has occurred and where it can prove the responsible party against whom to take regulatory action. “In this case, while discoloured water and sediment was observed in Hallards Creek, and then later in Ourimbah Creek,

there was not enough evidence to determine the cause or the responsible party. “Without evidence pointing directly to a responsible party, any EPA regulatory action could fail, if challenged in Court, because of a lack of sufficient evidence. “The EPA appreciates the information provided by members of the public in their initial reports to the Environment Line and encourages people to report all suspected pollution incidents as quickly as possible and with as much detail as possible to assist with investigations.” Media release, Sep 19, 2016 Stephen Goodwin, Mountain Districts Association Media statement, Sep 19, 2016 Emma Schiller, EPA Jackie Pearson, journalist

Escaped sediment on a track just outside of the alleged escape point from the landfill

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Former councillors still Gosford business community feels abandoned offer a small voice he business community of Gosford City has gone from riding on the crest of a wave prior to the removal of Gosford Council in May, to feeling neglected and abandoned by the new Central Coast Council.

Ms Deborah Warwick, the Manager of Gosford CBD’s only surviving retail centre, the Imperial Centre, said prior to May, investors were showing confidence in the city. “All the right signals were there,” Ms Warwick said. “People from outside the area, investors, were willing to spend money in Gosford,” she said. “Mr John McGrath himself, with his many decades of real estate industry experience, has said Gosford is a very viable area for residential development,” she said. According to Ms Warwick, “Everything came to a grinding halt” following the removal of Gosford Council. “We, as a business community, are not seeing the necessary decisions being made,” she said. Committed and potential investors in Gosford have,

Ms Deborah Warwick

since May, encountered ongoing difficulties in their attempts to do business with the new Council. Ms Warwick said those difficulties included: getting calls returned; making appointments with appropriate people; setting up meetings to progress discussions about projects; and, continuing negotiations to gain necessary council approvals. Ms Warwick said she did not believe that economic conditions had changed since the creation of the Central Coast Council and if potential investors were walking away or losing interest, it was due to council’s apparent disinterest in making the revitalisation of Gosford a priority.

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“There are many people who already have money invested in this area of the Coast and their concerns are growing,” she said. Central Coast Council CEO, Mr Rob Noble, and Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, were recently invited to speak at a Gosford-Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce and Industry meeting. “They were invited to speak on behalf of Council about what Council’s plans were for Gosford,” Ms Warwick said. “As a member of the audience, they did not say anything about what they were going to do for Gosford,” she said. Ms Warwick said both Mr Noble and Mr Reynolds made it clear that they were not locals and only intended to stay in their current positions until the end of the administration period. “I made the statement ‘you are aware that the NSW Government Regional Plan for the Central Coast said that Gosford is the regional capital’ and Mr Noble said ‘yes’, but the business community wants to see the new council acting like Gosford is the regional capital,” she said. When asked what the new council would be doing to enhance Gosford’s position, Ms Warwick said: “They would be making a priority all of those activities and developments that are currently before Council that would enable Gosford to be reactivated, including pursuing the development of the waterfront.” Interview, Sep 20, 2016 Deborah Warwick, Imperial Centre Jackie Pearson, journalist

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o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s should keep speaking to their former councillors if they have any concerns during the period of Central Coast Council administration, according to former Gosford Councillor, Mr Craig Doyle.

Mr Doyle has been chosen to head the Environmental Working Group within the Local Representation Committee of the new Central Coast Council. The Committee was chosen by Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, and all former Wyong and Gosford Councillors (except former Gosford Mayor, Mr Lawrie McKinna) are members of the committee. Three working groups have been formed under the umbrella of the representation committee: Environment, Economic and Community. Mr Doyle said the Environment Working Group was now attempting to set its meeting agenda through the chair. “There are no set rules for any of the groups, but my group is sending issues to me to send on to the Central Coast Council CEO, Mr Rob Noble, for listing on the agenda,” Mr Doyle said. “All the minutes from the three groups’ first meetings have been published. “Now it is a matter of the community coming to us to put things on the agenda, then to discuss them and make recommendations to the Administrator,” he said. Mr Reynolds is not bound by any of the recommendations made by the three working groups

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or by the Representation Committee as a whole. Their role is to provide advice and what Mr Reynolds then does with that advice is entirely up to him. “I was very pleased to see that Mr Reynolds held the line when it came to the Wallarah 2 Coal Mine and, from my point of view, it gave the community a voice that Mr Reynolds would not have been aware of because he wasn’t here in 2014,” Mr Doyle said. “We had no way of knowing whether something was being done about the amended DA for Wallarah 2 by the staff, but the Environment Working Group provided unanimous support that an objection should have been made on behalf of the Council,” he said. “At least the community still has a voice through the working group representatives, because funnily enough, even though I am no longer a councillor, people still ring me. “I can understand the community’s fear

that they have lost their representation, but at least if they talk to me, I can give them a small voice.” Mr Doyle said there was only so much each working group could get done in an hour, but, until next September, we need to make the most of what we’ve got. “I want to make it clear that if people have concerns, they shouldn’t stop contacting their former councillors, because that’s what we are there for, to provide advice about what the community is thinking and inform the Administrator about the community’s concerns,” he said. Mr Doyle said he had personally asked for the former Gosford Council’s land sale strategy to be on the Environment Working Group’s agenda for discussion and asked for an update from the Administrator. Interview, Sep 19, 2016 Craig Doyle, Central Coast Council Local Representation Committee, Environment Working Group

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Government refuses access to documents relating to delayed council elections SW Shadow M i n i s t e r for Local Government, Mr Peter Primrose, said he will continue to campaign for the Central Coast to have an elected council earlier than September 2017.

“When the Premier first announced the new forcibly merged councils, people asked, and it was widely reported, that elections would be held for new councillors in September 2016, at the same time as other councils, or no later than March 2017,” Mr Primrose said. “Then in May 2016, they announced that elections for merged councils would be delayed until September 2017, and no one has been able to explain why,” he said. “I have asked the Treasurer in Estimates Hearings and he said the decision was made to delay the elections on the advice of the Electoral Commission. “I have asked the Electoral Commission, and they have said they take their advice on the timing of the election

NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government, Mr Peter Primrose, campaigning in Sydney against council amalgamations

from the Government.” Mr Primrose made a request under the Government Information Public Access Act (GIPA) for access to all documents relating to the timing of the election for merged councils and was told that it was not in the public interest to release that information. He said everything that is needed for an election is in place, including boundaries, wards and how many councillors need to be elected.

“We know the Electoral Commission has the electoral rolls ready, and we know the polling booths are available, because they always use the same venues as those used for the Federal Election,” Mr Primrose said. “No one will explain why it is better to have an Administrator, an autocrat appointed by the Premier, to oversee the work that needs to be done to get the new councils up and running, than elected representatives from the local community.”

According to Mr Primrose, the split polling dates for merged and nonmerged councils caused mass confusion in the recent “half state’ local council elections. He said when the whole state voted in the 2012 local government elections, the total who did not vote was 540,000. That figure has already reached 400,000 from the 2.6 million people,eligible to vote in the recent local government elections.

“The only agenda, which no one in the government will say, is that the NSW Government is committed to keeping its autocrats in their positions for as long as possible,” Mr Primrose said. Mr Primrose said the long period of administration facing councils like the Central Coast meant a lack of transparency that would not exist if elected councillors were put in place earlier. “The best scrutiny is a council, that is why our society invented them – a group of people who are representatives, responsible to the people who put them there, not to the Premier,” he said. Mr Primrose said he has taken his refused GIPA application to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and has a date for a preliminary hearing in October. “I think we have to keep the pressure on to say the Government can’t be off the hook about delaying the elections. “The Premier is responsible to the Electoral Commission,” he said. Using the Central Coast

Council as an example, Mr Primrose said the argument that an administration period was necessary to ensure the successful merger of the two “businesses” that were the former Gosford and Wyong Council did not hold. He said the responsibility for merging the businesses into one organisation clearly resided with the CEO, Mr Rob Noble, not the Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds. “It is the CEO or General Manager’s job to merge the councils and then implement the elected councils policies. “Are you seriously saying it is better to have a secret autocrat, a dictator that the CEO answers to during this period, than to have elected community representatives overseeing the process? “This government knows better. “Currently the CEO is not reporting to people elected by the community of the Central Coast,” he said. Interview, Sep 15, 2016 Peter Primrose, NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Major projects show a northern bias

Wicks sees ‘Open Letter’ from a different perspective

nly eight out of the Central Coast Council’s 27 major projects currently underway are located in the south of the new local government area.

speech in F e d e r a l Parliament about the future of Gosford and the need for local jobs has been used by the Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, to respond to an Open Letter from Labor NSW Senator Deborah O’Neill.

Ms Wicks referred to the “bizarre Open Letter” published in local media by Sen O’Neill. According to Ms Wicks, the Senator’s letter highlighted Labor’s opposition to local jobs and growth, and raised important questions about why Labor said one thing about a Performing Arts Centre, then did another. “It’s a fact that the Central Coast needs a major injection of local jobs to be the thriving centre of opportunity that it deserves to be,” Ms Wicks said in her speech in the House of Representatives. “That’s why our community supported the Coalition’s Plan to deliver 600 new Federal jobs, mainly from the ATO, into Gosford, in two Federal elections. “Over the last three years, I’ve held hundreds of listening posts, community meetings and roundtables regarding this desperate need for local jobs. “But let’s contrast this with Labor. “Just last week, Sen O’Neill sent an errorridden Open Letter through the media that was misleading and bizarre, and only highlights Labor’s opposition to local jobs and growth. “My commitment has always been about jobs, not about a building. “In deciding the location for 600 new jobs in Gosford, the ATO chose a site that’s a two minute walk to the centre of Gosford, selected independently by the ATO through an open, thorough tender process. “And that’s as it should be.

“Sen O’Neill actually confirmed this in a series of stunts in the Senate. “Labor now wants to build the Performing Arts Centre on that land. “But why did Sen O’Neill spend three years as the Local Member publicly campaigning for it to be elsewhere? “And why doesn’t the Senator admit another simple fact, the location is actually up to the Council to decide? “Businesses describe this [the building of the ATO] as the ‘catalyst’ project our region needs. “A catalyst that I will fight to see delivered, with 600 new jobs into Gosford by the end of next year. “The future of our region depends on it,” Ms Wicks said. The open letter from Sen Deborah O’Neill to Ms Wicks, expressed “the community’s frustration” with the Liberal Government’s plan to build an Australian Tax Office on Gosford’s waterfront. Sen O’Neill said she had written the letter to call upon Ms Wicks to “work in partnership with the Central Coast community, Gosford Waterfront Alliance and State and Federal governments to locate a more appropriate site” in the centre of Gosford’s CBD. “This prime waterfront land is an inalienable public asset; it is an iconic site and we need an iconic development that meets the needs of our community” said Sen O’Neill. “Labor believes the

Coast deserves a cultural and recreational waterfront development that generates jobs, tourism and invests in our local economy. “We share the community’s call for the ATO building to be located in Gosford’s centre. “Let me be absolutely clear, I have never been opposed to any transfer of jobs to Gosford’s CBD proper. “Everybody agrees that we need more jobs for locals but our community does not want this development on this site.” Citing the GWA’s legal challenge against the development, Senator O’Neill said: “Since the Alliance’s decision has been made public you have been silent on this issue… I believe there is still time for you to listen to the community, Labor is listening and I ask you to do the same”. GWA Inc has enlisted the services of two barristers, who will work pro bono, to take a case to NSW Land and Environment Court to contest the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel’s June 30 consent to allow the project to proceed. Media release, Sep 13, 2016 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP Media release, Sep 9, 2016 Rhys Zorro, office of Deborah O’Neill

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On September 15, via its regular e-newsletter, the Council announced it was going “full steam ahead” and “getting on with the job of delivering essential services and quality infrastructure on the Coast. “This financial year is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet,” the Central Coast Connect e-newsletter said. However, the list of projects currently underway, or recently completed, included 11 projects located in the former Wyong Local Government Area, as opposed to six in the former Gosford LGA. The ‘southern’ projects listed as underway or recently completed were works at: Somersby Industrial Park; a waste water treatment plant upgrade; Woy Woy Rd and Banjo Cls intersection upgrade; Murray St, Booker Bay partial reconstruction; Lone Pine Ave, Umina partial reconstruction; and, Showground Rd partial road pavement improvement. In terms of other key projects to be delivered during the 2016-17 financial year, nine of those listed were located in the north of the new local government area and only one, the

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Terrigal Boat Ramp upgrade, was located in the former Gosford Council area. Other southern projects that rated a mention were the new Play Space at Narara Valley and new shared pathways on the Peninsula. They were matched in the north with much bigger projects such as a regional skate park at Bateau Bay, new multipurpose courts at Tunkawallin Oval, an upgrade to Long Jetty foreshore, as well as new shared pathways at Magenta. Council’s stated key priority for the year is to improve local roads and drainage networks, water and sewerage infrastructure, lakes and environment, open space and recreational projects, and to manage waste effectively throughout the Coast. “Council is responsible for managing an expenditure budget of $724 million and

over $11 billion in assets in the best interests of our community”, the newsletter said. During this year’s Federal Election campaign, the Government identified the Central Coast as an important, growing region and pledged to inject millions of dollars for major infrastructure. The largest pledge from other levels of government for the whole Central Coast was the $368 million commitment to develop Gosford Hospital. “We will continue to lobby for more funding and, in the meantime, are pleased to welcome this focus on the Coast. “Council will also continue to play our part in delivering the infrastructure our growing community need, want and value,” the newsletter said. Email, Sep 15, 2016 Central Coast Council Media

Town Crier is National Champion of Champions osford City’s, and now Central Coast Council’s, Town Crier of 26 years, Mr Stephen Clarke, was the star of the 2016 National Town Crier Championships held in Redland, Queensland on September 2.

Mr Clarke came away from the Championship with three awards: for Best Dressed Crier; Best Cry; and Champion of Champions. He has been a dedicated Town Crier and has attended many Town Crier Championships all over the world, including Central Otago, New Zealand as well as Ipswich, Moree Plains, Parkes, Toowoomba and Alice Springs. As a prominent event in the Town Crier’s annual calendar, the former

Gosford Council hosted the Town Crier Championships in 2001 in Gosford. Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said he was thrilled the Central Coast spruiker could take out the highest title of his calling in Australia. “Stephen has been a tremendous asset to the former Gosford City Council and we are pleased to have him now officially crying for the Central Coast,” Mr Reynolds said. “I have seen him in action

myself and can see why he took out these prestigious awards. “I congratulate Stephen on his win and thank him for his long and loyal service as Council’s Town Crier.” As part of his role, Stephen attends Council’s Citizenship Ceremonies at Gosford to formally commence each ceremony. Media release, Sep 14, 2016 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council

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Crown Land leasing and sale under scrutiny s concerns about the future of the Central Coast’s community land and Crown Land continue, NSW Shadow Minister for Local Business, Mr Peter Primrose, has said he could not attend the public hearing into Crown Lands held in Gosford during August because of Shadow Cabinet commitments.

The August 8 public hearing held in Gosford was the only opportunity for members of the community to speak with members of the Parliamentary Committee conducting the state-wide review into the management of Crown Land. Coast Community News was contacted by several individuals following the Gosford hearing to pass on the information that Mr Primrose had not been in attendance. When first asked why Mr Primrose did not attend the Gosford hearing, he said: “I can’t actually remember; I

tried to get to everything.” Mr Primrose undertook to check his diary and, having done so, he called back to clarify why he had not attended. The Shadow Minister said he had driven to Newcastle on the morning of August 8 to attend the public hearing into Crown Lands there. However, he was required to attend a Shadow Cabinet meeting that afternoon, so he was unable to be at the Gosford hearing. Mr Primrose said he could not have missed that particular meeting of Shadow Ministers because

he was required to make presentations on various submissions about Bills before Parliament. He said the committee had completed its work and had drafted a report. “We haven’t had our final lot of meetings to discuss any changes and sign off, which has to be done before the report is tabled in Parliament,” he said. Meanwhile, the NSW Auditor General released a scathing report on the NSW Crown Lands Department on September 8. According to Greens spokesperson, Mr David

Shoebridge, the key findings included that 97 per cent of commercial leases on Crown Land are approved through direct negotiations which can create opportunities for dishonesty or bias. The Auditor General concluded that the Department is not currently managing the sale and leasing of Crown Land effectively, Mr Shoebridge said. The department has not provided clear and up-todate guidance for staff to make informed, consistent decisions about the sale and leasing of Crown Land,

according to the Auditor General’s report. The Department often does not provide opportunities for people to understand and have a say in decisions about Crown Land, according to the report. Its approach to community consultation has been focused on notification rather than meaningful engagement, it said. Decision making about Crown Land is not transparent and some of the data the department uses to support decision making is inaccurate, according to Mr

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Shoebridge. Despite the Auditor General’s findings, according to Mr Primrose, the NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Lands and Water, Mr Niall Blair, has reneged on a promise made by the former minister to release an exposure draft of the planned Bill to reform the management of Crown Land in Australia. “Niall Blair has said there will be no exposure draft and in October he will bring the Bill into the Parliament. “I am not aware of any other case in NSW where an exposure draft has been promised and not delivered,” Mr Primrose said. “The Minister has given us some ideas of what will be in the Bill, but they are like headings and the danger is, that the courts will make determinations based on this law and people’s lives will be changed by what is in it,’ Mr Primrose said. Interview, Sep 15, 2016 Peter Primrose, NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government Media release, Sep 8, 2016 Chandi Bates, office of David Shoebridge Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Royal Commission report into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse released he Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse released a report entitled ‘Case Study 21 the response of the Satyananda Yoga Ashram at Mangrove Mountain to allegations of child sexual abuse by the Ashram’s former spiritual leader’.

The report concentrates on the activities of Swami Akhandananda Saraswati and his lover “Shishy”, and was released on September 14. The report follows a public hearing in December 2014 and oral submissions in April 2015, which explored the experiences of 11 survivors of child sexual abuse at or connected with the Ashram, and the response of the Ashram to that child sexual abuse. Satyananda Yoga Ashram was established in the early 1970s, and from about 1974, was overseen by Swami Akhandananda Saraswati. In 1989, Swami Saraswati was arrested on charges of child sexual abuse and was sentenced to two years and four months imprisonment. Residents, who included between 12 and 22 children at any one time, followed the key philosophies and practices of Satyananda Yoga, which were based on the principles of the guru disciple relationship and development of mind, body and spirit. According to the report, shortly after his arrival, Swami

Photographs from inside the Mangrove Mountain Ashram, which were tendered to the Royal Commission

Saraswati began a sexual relationship with 17 year old Shishy, who through this relationship, became second in charge at the Ashram. “Saraswati and Shishy remained together in a sexual relationship, albeit an increasingly violent one, until the end of 1985”, the report said. The Royal Commission received evidence from 11 adults (ten of whom were female) who reported that they were sexually abused as children living at the Ashram. The Royal Commission heard that a number of the survivors of abuse were sexually abused by Saraswati on overnight trips to other Ashrams and/ or were summoned to his private room at the Ashram to massage him and then to perform oral sex on or have sexual intercourse with him, the report said. The report notes that there was no evidence of any child protection policy or procedure in place at the

Ashram between 1975 and 1989. The Royal Commission heard from several former residents of the Ashram who gave evidence of the culture of physical abuse and public humiliation at the Ashram, including severe beatings and threats of harm meted out by both Saraswati and Shishy. Key evidence presented to the Royal Commission included a submission by abuse survivor, Ms Alecia Buchanan, who entered the Ashram at age 13, independent of her family. Ms Buchanan’s submission claimed that Shishy acted as a mother figure to the children at the Ashram and that Shishy was a person that all the children looked up to at the time. Ms Buchanan’s submission also alleges that Saraswati would sexually abuse her in the presence of Shishy, both at the Ashram and on trips. Ms Buchanan also reported being slapped by Shishy on a number of occasions across the face, and testified in her submission to witnessing more serious acts of physical abuse towards other children at the Ashram. The barrister representing Ms Buchanan, Ms Sharyn Hall, also outlined in their submission the failure of the Ashram’s policy and decision making regarding the allegations of child sexual abuse and stated the dual role of Saraswati as the spiritual guide and person who controlled the day to day at the Ashram, ensured that there was no processes by which a complaint could be made. “The inhabitants of the Ashram were not encouraged to think for themselves and were indoctrinated in the ‘divine’ nature of the people who led them,” Ms Buchanan’s submission stated. “As full time residents of the Ashram, the all-

Abuse survivor Alecia Buchanan

encompassing nature of this meant that they were poorly placed to be able to cope, let alone deal, with such serious allegations and for the most part, continued to follow the instructions of the man they looked to for guidance in all aspects of their lives,” Ms Hall said. Shishy also presented a submission to the hearing in which she alleges allegations made against her directly resulted from the context of her relationship with Saraswati, the power imbalance between the two, and the complex and hierarchical nature of Ashram living at the time. Shishy’s submission also cited the nature of Saraswati’s role as both the Ashram’s “divine leader” and first in command as driving factors in the way Shishy reacted and contributed to the abuse. Shishy’s submission also stated that she did not even consider Saraswati’s actions abusive because of the culture at the Ashram she had experienced since she was young. The submission claimed Shishy realised the abusive nature of Saraswati’s actions only after leaving the Ashram in 1985. Shishy’s submission also highlighted her expression of remorse in her failure to protect the children from Saraswati’s abuse, her own physical abuse and her remorse at engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15 year old boy. Despite this, the Report

found Shishy was aware of and failed to prevent the sexual abuse of children residing at the Ashram and that until her departure from the Ashram in 1985, Shishy facilitated the sexual abuse of a number of children by: on occasion summoning a child to attend to her shared cabin with Saraswati; and on occasion remaining in said cabin in silence whilst sexual abuse occurred. The Report also found that when the Bihar School of Yoga in India, the spiritual headquarters of the Satyananda Yoga movement, first heard of the Royal Commission’s investigation into the sexual abuse of children by Saraswati, their primary concern was to minimise the risk of damaging the reputation of Satyananda Yoga.

“The Bihar School of Yoga’s response did not properly prioritise the welfare of survivors over the interests of the ‘brand’ of Satyananda yoga,” the report states. Commissioners also considered that during the public hearing, the Mangrove Mountain Ashram adopted an approach that was at times insensitive, defensive and legalistic. Media release, Sep 14, 2016 Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Documents, Sep 14, 2016 Report into Satyananda Yoga Ashram Submission, Sep 14, 2016 Neil Williams, on behalf of Shishy Submission, Sep 14, 2016 Sharyn Hall, on behalf on Alecia Buchanan Dilon Luke, Journalist

Erina and surrounds connected to NBN

rina and its surrounds have recently been connected to the National Broadband Network.

According to the NBN, more than 1,900 Erina homes and businesses are now able to connect to the NBN. Parts of Erina Heights, Holgate and Matcham were among the first to go live in the region. The area is bordered by Fires Creek in Holgate to the north; Wambina to the east; Erina Valley Rd to the

south; and Meadow Rd in Springfield to the west. Construction to connect the remaining Erina premises, south of the Central Coast Highway, is in the final stages, which will mean an additional 5,400 homes and businesses will be able to connect by October. Email, Sep 6, 2016 Marcela Balart, NBNCo

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ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has been appointed to three key Committees in the 45th Parliament.

Ms Wicks has accepted prominent positions on the Joint Standing Committees on the National Broadband Network; Electoral Matters; and Employment, Education and Training. “My commitment to the people of the Central Coast is that I will continue to fight for a better future for our region. “These Committees will help to ensure families and businesses in our region are being heard on some of our major policy debates,” Ms Wicks said. “Committees provide a platform for debate, while delivering direct input into Parliament through hearings and submissions. “It is a privilege to be able to serve on these Committees on behalf of our community,” she continued. A former executive at Telstra, Ms Wicks said the rollout of superfast

broadband on the Central Coast, and its potential, would be brought to the table in the NBN Committee. “With tens of thousands of premises already connected, it’s now time to start talking up how the NBN will connect more businesses to the global market place, generate local jobs and opportunities, while making life easier through improved access to online services,” Ms Wicks said. The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will be asked to investigate a range of issues that have arisen as a result of the July Federal election. “The Special Minister of State has announced that a key role of the Committee will be to consider the conduct of the 2016 election and related matters,” Ms Wicks said. “This includes the use

of technology in elections, such as possible new technology for casting and counting votes, as well as looking at donations to political parties, including the extent of donations being received from foreign sources,” she added. Ms Wicks has also been appointed to the Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training, and as Secretary of two of the Coalition’s Backbench Policy Committees, Legal Affairs (which recently considered plebiscite legislation) and Indigenous Affairs. Ms Wicks is also a member of the Backbench Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport. Media release, Sep 19, 2016 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

Changed traffic conditions on the motorway oads and Maritime Services is advising motorists of changed traffic conditions on the Pacific Mwy at Mt White from September 19, to upgrade safety barriers on the twin bridges above the Old Pacific Hwy.

The NSW Government is funding this safety improvement work on the twin bridges above the Old Pacific Hwy which is an important stretch of freeway linking the Central Coast to Sydney. Survey work was scheduled to be carried

out from September 19 in preparation for the barrier upgrades and is expected to be completed in one week, weather permitting. Work to install the new safety barriers will be carried out at night from September 19, and is expected to be completed in three months,

weather permitting. Northbound and southbound lane closures will be required on the Pacific Mwy while the work is being carried out.

Sen Deborah O’Neill during the 2016 election campaign

entral Coast based Senator Deborah O’Neill has been appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, and Shadow Assistant Minister for Innovation.

Senator O’Neill said she wished to thank Mr Bill Shorten, Federal Opposition Leader, for giving her the opportunity to work with Ms Julie Collins in Mental Health and Sen Kim Carr in Innovation to advance fair and equitable policies in these areas. “Labor’s vision for longterm mental health reform depends on strong national leadership that puts mental health back on the priority list,” Sen O’Neill said. “Labor believes an integrated, cross sector, whole of government approach to mental health policy is the only way to ensure that all Australians who need extra support are

able to receive it,” she said. Sen O’Neil said she would hold the Turnbull Government accountable for their cuts to health and the pressure that puts on Australians living with mental illness and their loved ones who care for them. “Labor believes a smarter Australia begins with implementing smart innovation policy,” she said. “Innovation is central to all Labor does, from boosting our national economy through new venture capital and startups, to increasing focus on STEM in our schools and universities to ensure that our young people can get

the jobs of the future.” Sen O’Neill said she looked forward to working with businesses and industry, scientists, technology experts, and all those with a vision, to build a smarter and more competitive Australia. She said she was determined to work with her colleagues in the Shadow Ministry to further strengthen Labor’s Mental Health and Innovation policy platforms, and ensure a community voice guides these policy areas. Media release, Sep 13, 2016 Rhys Zorro, office of Senator Deborah O’Neill

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Central Coast property developers named in ICAC Report ccording to the ICAC report on its investigation into NSW Liberal Party Electoral Funding for the 2011 State Election Campaign and Other Matters, “nearly all” of the donors who made donations through the Free Enterprise Foundation were prohibited donors.

“There was evidence from Mr Raymond Carter that was equivocal,” the ICAC report said. Mr Carter was a longserving member of the Liberal Party on the Central Coast and had worked as an electoral officer for the former Member for Terrigal, Mr Christopher Hartcher. He told the Commission that he told Mr Hartcher about the people from whom he was seeking money and said, “He would know some of those names”. “Mr Carter said that he told Mr Hartcher ‘only that what I collected and where … they were going’. “He went on to say that he ‘may’, ‘probably’, or ‘would have’ told Mr Hartcher about money coming from donors, including Erina developers, Mr Tim Gunasinghe and Mr John Stevens. “Mr Hartcher denied being informed that these people had made donations. “The Commission is not satisfied that Mr Hartcher was aware that Mr Carter was seeking donations from property developers that were channelled through the Free Enterprise Foundation. “Mr Carter gave evidence, which the Commission accepts, of seeking donations from John Stevens and Timothy Gunasinghe (who were property developers) and asking them to make the donation to the Free Enterprise Foundation. “Mr Carter said he spoke to them both together and

he asked for a donation ‘for the Liberal Party’ and ‘to make out the cheque to the Free Enterprise Foundation’. “Mr Gunasinghe and Mr Stevens then arranged for a $10,000 donation through their company, Printban Pty Ltd,” the ICAC report said. Their names appeared on a document found in Mr Hartcher’s electoral office, referred to as the ‘Donation list 2011’ document. “Each of Mr Stevens and Mr Gunasinghe were interviewed by Commission officers prior to giving evidence at the public inquiry. “The evidence they gave at the public inquiry differed in significant respects to the accounts they gave in their interviews. “At his interview, Mr Gunasinghe said that, ‘Tim [Koelma] approached us in regards to this Free Enterprise Foundation in Canberra, which obviously – and we looked at it and we said OK well [sic] support you’. “At the public inquiry, he said it was Mr Doug Sneddon, not Mr Koelma, who told him of the Free Enterprise Foundation. “He said he thought he was giving money to ‘a lobby group for business’, which was based in Canberra, but supporting ‘local business’. “During his interview, Mr Stevens said that Mr Hartcher or Mr Carter would have been the people who asked him to make a payment to the Free

Enterprise Foundation. “At the public inquiry, he told the Commission he did not speak to Mr Hartcher or Mr Carter about making a payment to the Free Enterprise Foundation and he just signed a cheque placed before him by Mr Gunasinghe, although ‘I didn’t really know what the Free Enterprise Group did’. “The Commission accepts Mr Carter’s account. “Mr Hartcher denied any knowledge of the Free Enterprise Foundation being used in this way by Mr Carter,” the ICAC said, however, the report added, “Mr Hartcher was part of an arrangement to use the Free Enterprise Foundation to disguise the true source of a political donation made by Boardwalk Resources Limited. “He was therefore aware that the Free Enterprise Foundation could be used to disguise the true source of donations; however, the evidence is less clear on whether he had specific knowledge of the way in which Mr Carter used the Free Enterprise Foundation. “Although some of the documents found in his office include the names of people Mr Carter approached to make donations through the Free Enterprise Foundation, there is insufficient evidence to conclude from these that Mr Hartcher was directly involved in seeking to have these people make

donations through the Free Enterprise Foundation,’ the ICAC report said. Mr Paul Nicolaou, former Executive Chair of the Millennium Forum, gave evidence to the Commission during a compulsory examination that he believed he had some discussion with Mr Hartcher about the use of the Free Enterprise Foundation in the context of fundraising for the 2011 state election during which Mr Hartcher said, ‘Paul, I have some donors who, who don’t want to receive media attention, do we have an entity where we can offer these donors so they don’t get exposed in the media?’. “Mr Hartcher denies that such a conversation occurred, but the Commission accepts that it did.” From 1 January 2011, the use of the Free Enterprise Foundation to channel political donations to the NSW Liberal Party became problematic due to the introduction of caps on political donations. As a result of this, Mr Carter was informed by Mr Koelma about Eightbyfive. Shortly after that, Mr Carter began to solicit donations for the NSW Liberal Party for use on the Central Coast campaign, and began asking that the payments be made out to Eightbyfive. Mr Carter admitted that some of the money was coming from property developers. Mr Carter’s evidence conflicted with Mr Koelma’s evidence. Mr Koelma denied that Eightbyfive was being used

as a vehicle for channelling donations to the NSW Liberal Party and claimed all payments facilitated by Mr Carter arose from genuine commercial transactions. “As the public inquiry proceeded, Mr Koelma’s account became more and more untenable,” the ICAC report said. The name Bruce Johnson, the owner of Yeramba Estates Pty Ltd, a Central Coast property development company, also appeared on the ‘Donation list 2011’. Although Mr Carter knew Yeramba Estates was a property developer, he approached Bruce Johnson for a donation for the NSW Liberal Party and offered to organise an invoice. Mr Carter described how he asked Bruce Johnson for money “for the Terrigal campaign” and Bruce Johnson confirmed that evidence. On March 22, 2011, Mr Koelma drew an invoice for Eightbyfive charging Yeramba Estates $5,000 for ‘Products and services as agreed’. “The invoice was false,” the ICAC report said. “Yeramba Estates had never received any services from Eightbyfive or Mr

Koelma,” it said. “There was evidence along similar lines from other witnesses that clearly showed that Eightbyfive was being used as a means to present false invoices to disguise donations to the NSW Liberal Party from property developers,” it said. Those developers included Brentwood Village Pty Ltd for $5,000 and Crown Consortium Pty Ltd. “Based on the evidence … the Commission finds that Mr Carter and Mr Koelma entered into an arrangement to use Mr Koelma’s business, Eightbyfive, to channel political donations to the NSW Liberal Party for the 2011 Central Coast election campaign with the intention of evading the Election Funding Act laws relating to disclosure to the Election Funding Authority of political donations and the ban on accepting political donations from property developers.” Report, Aug 2016 ICAC, Investigation into NSW Liberal Party Electoral Funding for the 2011 State Election Campaign and other matters Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Webber and Spence found to have accepted prohibited donations Former member for The Entrance, Mr Christopher Spence and member for Wyong, Mr Darren Webber, have been named in the NSW Independent ... Coal mine opponents accused of intentional scaremongering

Members of Coastal Connexxions from left Mr Jon Dawson, Ms Louise Lewis, Mr David Abrahams and Mr Tim Willcox

detailed audit of the NBN rollout on the NSW Central Coast has gained the backing and support of the local IT/digital industry group, Coastal Connexxions.

The audit was called for by former local Regional Development Australia Chair, Mr David Abrahams, during the federal election campaign. Mr Abraham’s call for an audit received strong public support but has fallen on deaf ears by the government and NBN Co. “Some political critics bagged the idea as a waste of money,” Mr Abrahams said. “I beg to differ,” he said. “The whole region knows of problems with the NBN rollout. “The idea of the audit is to identify problems and replicate successes. “I approached my local digital industry group for support and they have given support in spades.” Co-convenors of Coastal Connexxions, Mr Tim Willcox and Mr Edgar Adams, said they believed

an audit was a sound and sensible idea. “There have been some good successes with the NBN rollout locally, though there are also major issues for many,” Mr Willcox said. “We are now using the incredible expertise of our IT group to create our own self-funded audit,” he said. The Central Coast NBN audit will have both a simple online survey and an in depth case study section. The results will then be mapped to the known NBN infrastructure map for accurate identification of successes and of problem areas. The survey gives people ample opportunity to tell their stories in a disciplined and standardised fashion. “We expect the report to be very informative,” Mr Abrahams said. “The information could undoubtedly save significant

amounts of money if applied by the NBNCo. “We are now calling on community, education and business groups to assist in distributing the online survey that can be found at organise.net.au/ NBNauditCC. “The audit will run for 30 days and the report will be collated and published after the numbers and stories are crunched and edited. “The report will be made public and handed over to local MPs, Ministers, the NBN Co and Telcos.” Coastal Connexions is calling on everyone with an NBN story, good, bad or otherwise, to complete the survey. “We encourage other community groups to spread the word. Media release, Sep 20, 2016 Dave Abrahams, Organise IT

Project manager for Wallarah 2, Mr Kenny Barry, has criticised opponents of the coal mine for “intentional scaremongering”.

Glengara Retirement Village to increase to 262 self-care dwellings

Tall Timbers Hotel car park to remain Ourimbah residents and the publican found reasons to celebrate when they learned that the NSW Government had reversed the decision to remove the Tall Timbers Hotel

Construction certificates issued for Magnolia estate at Hamlyn Terrace The 470 home Magnolia residential development at Hamlyn Terrace is taking shape with 20 construction certiﬁcates granted since the beginning of August.

Charmhaven development rejected by JRPP

Over $150,000 funding to preserve public reserves and community hubs

The Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has refused the Development Application for seven, three storey residential ﬂat buildings, containing 115 units

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, announced on August 31 that the NSW Government will invest $152,330 to preserve Wyong’s...

Coal Alliance warns about the Hospital election commitment health risks associated with not funded coal dust

The Australian Coal Alliance According to Member for has continued its campaign Wyong, Mr David Harris, an against the amended independent quarterly health development application for report shows that the State the Wallarah 2 coal mine by Government is failing Central drawing the community’s Coast families with 27.7 per cent of all patients... attention to the health ... The full articles and more can be seen on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net

A construction certiﬁcate has been issued for the $4.9 million development of 23 self-care dwellings at 25 Jaeger Rd, Tumbi Umbi.

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Council committee fails, says association

Town crier wins national championships

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The Central Coast Council’s Local Representation Committee has failed to achieve its aim of “ensuring all communities within the new LGA have a voice”

Gosford City Town Crier Mr Stephen Clarke of Umina has just returned from the 25th National Town Crier Championships with three ﬁrst place wins.

Central Coast Council has made an error that has resulted in a development proposal being confused with land that was part of the Council’s “land sale

Redevelopment at country club is approved

Council seeks to extend waste project approval

Population increase could be detrimental, says Chamber

Alterations and additions for the Everglades Country Club valued at $2.5 million have been approved by Central Coast Council.

A proposal to extend for ﬁve years planning approval for an alternative waste technology project at Woy Woy tip will be submitted to the Minister for Planning, following last week’s Central Coast Council meeting.

A projected increase in the number of extra residents the region is expected to accommodate over the next 20 years could have a detrimental effect on the Peninsula if not accompanied with infrastructure...

Park to be renamed in honour of wartime airstrip

Discount for travel mode change at Woy Woy

A park in Trafalgar Ave, Woy Woy, is to be renamed Runway Park in recognition of the wartime airstrip that ran the length of Trafalgar Ave, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

Catching a bus and train has become cheaper for customers passing through the Woy Woy interchange with the removal of the charge for customers changing modes when travelling...

Working group raises flooding and hall management Working groups comprising members of the Local Representation Committee of the Central Coast Council held their ﬁrst meetings on August 17.

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Please don’t hand reserves to councils have written to the General Purpose Standing Committee No 6, of the NSW Parliament regarding the proposal to hand reserves to councils.

My letter said, ‘please don’t do it’. Consider the following. Progress: is it progress to disenfranchise the most vulnerable and poor in the community; to give the few rich and powerful more wealth and power at the expense of the rest and of the environment; to rob our children of the prime spots taking away their opportunity to dream, use their imagination and free spirit; or to put money above the happiness and health of the broader community and the environment? The experience of our community has been to hear it said after a meeting: “You can’t win, we have connections in the right places and the money to win in court” in relation to community-owned land held in trust by our local RSL sub-branch. With no consultation with the community or the subbranch, Gosford Council and the state member arranged for a tip on our land in the catchments of the Central Coast water supply, the bed of a feeder creek and penetrating the underground aquifer. When we complained, the council took the sub-branch to court. The sub-branch was found to be not guilty of wrongdoing and their expenses awarded against council, but council have not paid them. Council then, I believe,

FORUM illegally arranged to have the sub-branch disbanded and the land sold for a fraction of its value to the tip company. The contract was, I believe, signed before the destruction of the sub-branch, and while a caveat was still in place. We still can’t get an inquiry. Why should we have any confidence that council can be trusted to deal honestly with anything ever again? People in suits have been observed walking around a crown recreation reserve next to the local hall. The new trust committee has yet to be appointed. There has been no communication with the local hall trust next door. The two entities used to complement each other. Wrong decisions could adversely affect the viability of the hall. We made a presentation to council regarding a composite affordable home proposal in order to allow older vulnerable people to remain in the community. Council enthusiastically accepted it in principle. We were asked to identify parcels of crown, public or bequeathed land possibly suitable for the purpose. We were to get petitions of support, at the request of Chris Holstein, who has state member at the time, then we

were told support was no longer there. I believe the petitions were binned as we never received formal acknowledgement of their receipt. It is my understanding that reserves have traditionally been set aside for the less affluent, such as long paddocks for struggling farmers in drought times, or places where the community could work together to establish the facilities needed. Communities have accepted this as normal. When we were asked to identify places of significance, it was never thought the reserves and public spaces were at risk, as they were already identified. Was this a government ploy in order to claim that our reserves were not valued so they could be sold? I believe that public reserves, bequeathed lands etc. should be permanently protected from bureaucratic greed and land grabs. With housing affordability restricted (due in no small degree to the number of investment properties owned by the rich, negatively geared and sitting empty), homelessness on the increase, and backyards shrinking in favour of high density housing, we need more public space, community gardens, habitat for wildlife and flora. We need spaces where an impromptu picnic or game of

cricket can happen; children’s play areas, spaces where community can meet and greet away from the deafening noise of shopping complexes. Such spaces should be a right, not an optional extra. We need local, affordable cemeteries and memorial spaces. I agree with the sentiment of others who spoke at the recent meeting of the Committee held in Gosford. Local councils do not consider the community. Greed appears to be the motivation and we can’t trust them. We should not need to fight for the local reserves every few years. It is a disincentive for the community to put time and cash into something that a greedy person can take away at the whim of a corrupt politician or bureaucrat. I arrived at the meeting late because we were told the start time was 3:30pm. I was unaware that submissions were invited before the original closing date. I belong to the oldest community group in the area, so the public meeting into crown land was not really made available to the interested public. I hope the committee actually supports the concept of democracy. Letter, Sep 10, 2016 Clara Jones, Murrays Run

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he item in the Coast Community News (August 25 pg. 17) ‘Archdeacon Fr Rod Bower responds with a celebration of diversity’, is described as politics from the pulpit.

Supporting Fr Bower are the NSW Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, Ms Sophie Cotsis, and the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, Mr John Ajaka. There is political comment from Government

FORUM Ministers but not from local church ministers. It is reasonable to assume that local church leaders choose to leave

political campaigning to politicians and direct their energy to church matters and activities. Fr Rod Bower’s amended job description must include free range political activism and engagement without

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restrictions. Rank has its privileges. Very strange indeed. I would expect the proximity of the church to the outward expanding CBD and the abundance of planning issues reported in every issue of the Coast Community News to be of greater concern. It will not be long before survival of the church is a topic on the public notice board. Will politicians support the campaign? Can Fr Bower rely on their support? It depends on the issue. What is the development potential of the Anglican Church site to the closest million dollar? It must be on the developers’ radar. Letter, Sep 2, 2016 Norman Harris, Umina

Senator O’Neill reminded “people in glass houses…. ‘ read with interest the media release in the Coast Community News (September 8) from Labor’s Senator Deborah O’Neill giving her opinion on the recent ICAC report, Operation Spicer, and describing those identified by ICAC as a “grim underbelly of arrogantly out of touch Liberal politicians”.

My how the Senator has swept away her own ALP Party stories of “grim”. Has Senator O’Neill forgotten her own ALP members who were entrenched in illegal funnelling of the (as she calls it) “hard working people of the Central Coast” union membership fees? Shall I remind her of Craig Thompson? But let’s not forget the former Member for Swansea, Milton Orkopoulos, now in goal as a convicted child sex offender. She also conveniently omitted that Operation Spicer found that former NSW Labor Minister, Joe Tripodi, was listed with a serious corrupt conduct recommendation against him. Would the Senator like to jog her memory of her own staffer, Jamie Clements, who had to resign over charges made by the Electoral Commission, the forced resignation of MP, Karyn Paluzzano, for corruption allegations or the ‘star cadets’ the former Minister, Ian MacDonald, and Eddie Obeid, charged with corruption from ICAC investigations into sex and illegal land dealings.

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 More recently, even her own colleague, Senator Sam Dastyari, with shocking new revelations of receiving money from Chinese companies to pay for his legal bill and travel expenses. There’s a wonderful old saying ‘people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones’ and while the recent ICAC revelations are certainly not acceptable, the Premier of NSW, Mike Baird, has publicly apologised for other people’s failures and stated that his new Government has a “zero tolerance level to corruption”. Where is Senator Deborah O’Neill’s’ apology? Email, Sep 13, 2016 Kathleen Minassian, Woy Woy

Not impressed by pension delay eing unable to find part-time work in my field, I have been struggling on the Newstart pittance, and am apparently not disabled enough to qualify for the disability pension.

I was looking forward to getting the old age pension next year, but I have just learned that I now have to wait an extra six months, because I had the misfortune to be born just after July 1, 1952. When it comes to screwing over the disadvantaged members of

FORUM our society, this mean and tricky government knows no bounds. Email, Sep 13, 2016 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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Green Point teen charged over replica pistol olice have charged a boy after he allegedly produced a replica pistol at a store in Erina earlier this month.

Just before 10pm on September 2, four youths, believed to be aged between 15 and 16, entered a store on Terrigal Dr, Erina. Police have been told that as they left the store; one of the boys allegedly produced a replica pistol and threatened the store manager, before fleeing the scene. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Local

Area Command attended and commenced an investigation. Following inquiries, police attended a home on Kathleen Crs, Green Point, on September 15, just before 10am and arrested a 15 year old boy. He was taken to Gosford

Police Station where he was charged with use of an unauthorised pistol, assault and intimidation. The boy was granted conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on September 30. Investigations into the incident are continuing. Media release, Sep 16, 2016 NSW Police Media

Anti domestic violence community service announcement campaign underway NSW Police Force campaign calling for further community support in bringing an end to domestic and family violence will now be shown across NSW clubs.

It’s not your fault is the theme of the campaign, which was launched in February this year, to raise public awareness by reminding people that there is no excuse for domestic and family violence and it is never the victim’s fault. The campaign includes a 30 second community service announcement (CSA), which has now been played across multiple television networks, as well as an extended video for cinemas and social media. Members of the NSW Police Domestic Violence Team used their own frontline experience investigating and prosecuting domestic violence cases to write, direct and produce the CSA. ClubsNSW have now joined NSW Police in promoting the campaign across their state wide network by sharing the CSA, as well as launching digital and print media displays. Clubs promoting the campaign include Gosford RSL. NSW Police Corporate Sponsor for Domestic and

Family Violence, Assistant Commissioner, Mr Mick Fuller, welcomed the support of ClubsNSW in sharing the CSA’s important messages. “In NSW, police respond to more than 140,000 incidents of domestic and family violence per year. This translates to about 380 cases every day,” Assistant Commissioner Fuller said. “And now with the support of ClubsNSW, we have a powerful opportunity to connect with thousands more people and work toward shifting community attitudes,” Assistant Commissioner Fuller said. Deputy Premier and Minister for Police, Mr Troy Grant, said the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is committed to breaking the cycle of domestic violence in NSW. “Domestic violence is unacceptable in our society and we are committed to

driving down its prevalence,” Mr Grant said. ClubsNSW CEO, Mr Anthony Ball, said domestic and family violence had a devastating impact on society. “It is incumbent upon all of us to raise awareness and be part of the solution when it comes to ending domestic and family violence,” he said. “Clubs are modern day town halls in many communities, making the club industry an ideal partner to help the NSW Police Force spread this vital message and encourage more people to report domestic violence. “Clubs are also being encouraged to build relationships with NSW Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officers (DVLOs), as well as women and children’s services in their local area. “Many clubs already support such organisations through ClubGRANTS sponsorship,” Mr Ball said. Media release, Sep 15, 2016 NSW Police Media

On The Beat

Hall arrested and pleads guilty to twelve charges r Jason Richard Hall was refused bail in Gosford Local Court on September 15 after pleading guilty to eight counts of dishonestly obtain property by deception, two counts of attempted dishonestly obtain property by deception, one count of common assault and one count of stalk or intimidate intend fear physical or mental harm.

He will appear again on October 25 to face three charges of larceny and multiple drive motor vehicle during disqualification period offences. Mr Hall was refused bail by the court and is due to appear for sentencing on October 25. He was refused bail due to unacceptable risks identified as failure to appear at any proceedings for the offence and commit a serious offence. A pre-sentence report has been requested from Gosford Community Corrections District Office. Police charged Mr Hall, 42, and a woman, 44, over the alleged theft and subsequent fraudulent use of property taken from a fatal motor vehicle crash scene at North Gosford earlier this month. The crash resulted in the death of 62 year old nurse, Ms Kay Maria Shaylor, after a Holden Commodore collided with her Mitsubishi Mirage at the intersection of the Pacific Hwy and

Dwyer St around 6:00am on September 3. Brisbane Water LAC were later alerted to numerous transactions being conducted on Ms Shaylor’s bank accounts after her death. Police alleged that Ms Shaylor’s handbag was removed from the crash scene during the emergency response and taken to a nearby residence where credit cards and cash were stolen. The handbag was then returned to the crash site. Police alleged that the cards were used on numerous occasions to purchase food, cigarettes, alcohol and a fishing rod from local businesses. When the frauds were discovered, the cards were cancelled by relatives. Shortly after 11:30am on September 14, investigators arrested Mr Hall and a woman at Gosford Railway Station.

They were taken to Gosford Police Station where Mr Hall was charged with 15 offences including 10 counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception, assault, intimidation and three counts of outstanding warrants. Brisbane Water Local Area Commander, Superintendent Danny Sullivan, congratulated the Brisbane Water Anti Theft Unit for their hard work. “When this matter was brought to police, they worked tirelessly to bring them to justice. “This matter is one that is very troubling for the family as these two were arrested the very same day she was being buried,” he said. Media release, Sep 14, 2016 NSW Police Media Court notes, Sep 15, 2016 NSW Department of Justice Interview, Sep 15, 2016 Danny Sullivan, Brisbane Water Local Area Command Jasmine Gearie, journalist

Wyoming man arrested on drug offences

olice have charged a man with drug offences following the execution of a search warrant in Wyoming in August.

Just before 9am, August 2, police attached to Brisbane Water TAG executed a search warrant at a unit on Orange Pde, Wyoming. Inside, police allegedly located a hydroponic set up and eight cannabis plants which were seized for forensic examination.

Following investigations, on September 9, police attended the unit on Orange Pde and spoke to a 43 year old man. The man allegedly resisted arrest, before being taken to Gosford

Police Station, where he was charged with cultivate prohibited plant and resist arrest. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on September 27.

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One case of stroke in Gosford City every day t is estimated that there are more than 350 cases of stroke in Gosford City per year and, during Stroke Week, the Central Coast Local Health District is raising awareness of the impact that time has on a stroke.

Stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer, and is a leading cause of disability. District Neurologist and Stroke Staff Specialist, Dr Bill O’Brien, said that a speedy reaction not only influences the treatment path for a person having a stroke but also their recovery. “Most treatments for stroke are time sensitive, as around 1.9 million brain cells are lost per minute during a stroke’, he said. Erina woman, Ms Barbara Ardas, 69, suffered a massive stroke while out for a walk with her husband, Tony, in May. If not for the quick reaction of neighbours, Barbara’s stroke could have ended in tragedy. “I was just walking along

and then all of a sudden I couldn’t breathe and got wobbly,” she said. My husband asked if I was ok and the next minute I collapsed onto the footpath,” she said. Neighbours rushed to the aid of the pair, recognising that Barbara was having a stroke and immediately calling an ambulance to rush her to Gosford Hospital. At the time Barbara couldn’t speak properly or move her left arm and leg. A brain scan confirmed a blocked vessel which doctors were able to treat with a clot busting drug. “I will be forever grateful that I was helped so quickly by the neighbours and then cared for so well by the doctors. “I could have been left with a serious disability if they had not responded the

way they did. “I want to thank them for saving my life,” said Barbara. The scare prompted the pair to give up smoking and make other positive lifestyle changes. “After 65 years, I finally got Tony to stop smoking,” she said. Dr O’Brien said Barbara is a great example of how, with quick action, it is possible for stroke survivors to make a full recovery. “One in six people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime. “More of the brain can be saved if stroke is detected quickly, and treatment received immediately,” he said. Media release, Sep 6, 2016 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District

Bowlers raise funds for Lifeline osford City W o m e n ’ s Bowling Club presented a cheque for $1500 to Lifeline Central Coast.

The funds were raised through the Club’s annual charity fundraiser held in September. Lifeline Central Coast representative, Ms Katie Allen, accepted the cheque on behalf of the organisation and said the funds would go towards operating costs. Letter, Sep 16, 2016 Blanche Woodbury, Gosford City Women’s Bowling Club

Veterans’ Health Week to be celebrated at Gosford RSL

o celebrate Veterans’ Health Week, Gosford RSL Club will be holding an afternoon tea in the Coral Room on October 27.

Gosford RSL plans to celebrate the Veteran and Senior community and encourage them to continue to lead active lives, to stay socially connected and engage in new activities. Gosford RSL has made contact with local sports groups, health professionals and service providers to

deliver a diverse range of information, services and opportunities to inspire and educate veterans and seniors on the programs and groups available to them on the Central Coast. There has been a great response so far from health providers, fitness and social groups and even a laughter

club. We encourage other service providers or groups who feel they have an activity that would suit, to join us on the day to exhibit. Media release, Sep 19, 2016 Jacquie Miller, Gosford RSL

Woodport Retirement Village celebrates 25th anniversary

ged Care Plus has invited the local community to celebrate Woodport Retirement Village’s 25th anniversary on Saturday, September 24.

The village is located at Erina. The celebration will include a day of fun with giveaways, local market stalls, gardening demonstrations from Bunnings, a barbecue lunch and an exclusive performance from the Sydney Salvation Army Brass band. Manager for Woodport Retirement Village, Ms Sue Frost, will launch the proceedings and said she encouraged the Erina community to commemorate this milestone. “We have been a proud part of the Erina community for 25 years, and we look forward to sharing a slice of cake with you to celebrate,” Ms Frost said. Media release, Sep 20, 2016 Eloise De Pomeroy, Salvation Army Aged Care Plus

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Women’s Health Centre women recollect 40 years of service

Fairhaven Services will receive a $9,500 NSW Government grant

he Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre at Wyoming hosted an afternoon of story-telling on Tuesday, August 30 to again celebrate its 40 years of service to the Central Coast community. Following the very successful 40 year celebration ball in March, past and present members, volunteers, workers and friends of the organisation were invited to share lunch and to acknowledge their contributions to the centre. A timeline of worker and volunteer involvement, from inception in 1976 to the present day was created on the day. Women who had been involved since the establishment of the organisation spoke about their experiences and shared their passion and commitment to women’s health and gender equity, which continues to this day. They spoke of periods of great triumph for women in those early years as well as major challenges, and many

of these stories were shared at the event. Newer workers and volunteers were also able to share their experiences; of joining the organisation, what had brought them there and why they feel that the centre continues to be important to the community to this day. Forty years on, the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre has proven that as a feminist organisation providing services by women for women, it is able to deliver on real health outcomes and make a positive difference to women’s lives. Many of the members, both old and new, spoke about how their own long term involvement with the centre had begun with a visit to get help or advice for

themselves. Further down the track, they found themselves on the other side of the counter, supporting the organisation that continues to provide help to others. The afternoon ended with a short discussion on the vision for the next 40 years for the organisation and its supporters. It is envisaged that the stories, memories and timeline will be documented to mark the 40 years of the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre and to share over the next 40 years. Media release, Sep 13, 2016 Xylia Ingham, Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre

Two named amongst the state’s most exceptional nurses wo Gosford nurses have been named among the state’s most exceptional nurses and midwives for their outstanding contribution to health care in NSW.

NSW Health Minister, Ms Jillian Skinner, presented the third annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery awards at Parliament House on September 7. Ms Leanne Holwell of Gosford Hospital received an award for Excellence in Nursing while Ms Jan-

Maree Tweedie of the Central Coast Local Health District was a finalist for the Judith Meppem Lifetime Achievement Award. A total of 11 winners and 32 finalists were chosen from a record field of 244 nominees. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast,

HEALTH

Mr Scot MacDonald, congratulated the nurses on their achievement. “I am proud that nurses and midwives on the Central Coast have been judged as outstanding among their peers,” he said. Media release, Sep 8, 2016 Mitchell Cutting, office of Scot MacDonald

Scot MacDonald with Fairhaven Services Operations Manager Miriana Barrie

he Point Clare’s Fairhaven Services will receive a $9,500 NSW Government grant for the construction of an awning in the Vintage Fair section of its premises.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, announced the grant today as part of the NSW Government’s 2017/18 allocation from the Public Reserves Management Fund Program. The funding has been made possible through an annual $18 million program of grants and loans to support the development, maintenance and protection of the public reserves and

assets. “This funding will assist Fairhaven to continue the work it does to support people in our community with a disability to live, work and undertake leisure activities,” Mr MacDonald said. Fairhaven Services Retail Manager, Ms Jodie Frost-Foster, welcomed the funding. “The new awning will connect two retail spaces that are part of the Vintage

Fair collective shopping precinct and improve waterproofing at shop entrances. “Additionally, it will provide an outdoor covered area for our fundraising events and leisure activities as well as shade during summer months for our supported employees and volunteers,” she said. Media release, Sep 1, 2016 Mitchell Cutting, Office of Scot MacDonald MLC

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Real world situations presented to students ear 11 students from St Philip’s Christian College participated in an Urban Walk Tour on August 11.

The tour took students through Kings Cross and displayed to students the trials and tribulations of the homeless and some of the Cross’ notorious sites. The theme of the night was judgement, and students were faced with many morally ambiguous issues surrounding the Cross, including: the decisions and implications of the journey to homelessness; lockouts and alcohol related violence; brothels and sex workers;

and, drug use and abuse. Student, Owen Thomas, also recounted the students’ uncomfortable encounter with a Medically Supervised Injecting Centre, a place where people can use drugs in relative safety thanks to medical staff being on hand to assist in case of overdose or emergency. “This sparked some debate between people, and it personally made me think about my morals around the situation”, Thomas said.

“On one hand, it assures that drug-users are safe to both themselves and others, but it also encourages the use of illegal drugs,” Thomas said. Thomas also said that visiting the part of the Cross where one punch victim Thomas Kelly received the punch that ended his life was very impactful (no pun intended). Thomas said he and other students found this site and Thomas Kelly’s

story so difficult to endure because of the resulting death of Thomas Kelly’s brother Stuart. Stuart Kelly was bullied and harassed constantly by other young people because of the lock out laws that resulted from the death of his brother Thomas. Stuart committed suicide earlier this year. “The Kelly family’s story impacted me severely because I just couldn’t imagine why people could blame one family for this,” Thomas said. “After all the pain they

had to go through with the loss of one son and brother from drunkenness, the family of Thomas and Stuart now have to mourn another, because they pushed to save the lives of more young people. “When our guide told us about the bullying Stuart suffered, it disgusted me that people would actually make someone’s life hell, blaming them and their dead family member for something that is a good thing in the first place,” he added. The tour concluded with

one of their guides telling their own story of being an LGBT homeless youth and his own trials and tribulations in overcoming homelessness and homophobia. “The Urban Walk was an extremely impactful night, and taught myself and my peers a lot about the real world and making judgments of people unnecessarily,” Thomas concluded. Newsletter, Sep 2, 2016 Malcolm East, St Philip’s Christian College Gosford

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre Invitation to a Marine Discovery Talk

Upcoming events

Researching our Marine & Coastal environments Wed, 19 October, 2016 6:30-8:00pm, Terrigal

Rockpool Ramble 9-10 am, Bateau Bay

Mon, 26 Sept

Tue, 27 Sept Rockpool Ramble 10-11 am, Bateau Bay

Dr. Troy Gaston, from the University of Newcastle, will provide an overview of some of the investigations currently being undertaken by researchers at the University. This will include an update on the REDMAP project. Redmap stands for Range Extension Database and Mapping project. This project invites Australians to share sightings of marine species that are ‘uncommon’ to their local seas. Over time, Redmap will use this ‘citizen science’ data to map which Australian marine species may be extending their distribution range in response to changes in the marine environment, such as ocean warming. Cost: $10 per person (includes refreshments) Bookings are essential. Please register www.ccmdc.org.au or phone 4349 4756

Thu, 29 Sept Rockpool Ramble 12-1pm, Bateau Bay

What’s on at the Marine Discovery Centre! Bring the kids, grandkids, friends and neighbours to the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) these school holidays to explore and discover our amazing underwater world! Say hello to our seahorses! .. Or do one of our Junior Marine Scientist Quizzes .... The Marine Discovery Centre is a great way to keep the kids entertained these holidays!

at Rock Pool Rambles: Become a marine biologist by discovering our local rocky shore animals. You’ll be amazed at how special these creatures really are! Dates are available on our website. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – visit www. ccmdc.org.au — Cost: $4 child / concession, $6 adult, $16 family (2A, 2C).

This event is supported with funding from the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust

Call in to the Marine Discovery Centre these school holidays! Open most days in the School holidays from 10am-4pm (last admission 3pm) Cost: Adults $6, Child / Conc $4, Family $16

Wed, 28 Sept Rockpool Ramble 11am-12 noon, Bateau Bay

Lagoon Cafe - We will have a pop up cafe at the Marine Discovery Centre every day during the school holidays. Drop in for a coffee and great home made cakes, snacks and savoury treats provided by Sharon and her team. Open between 10am-3pm. (PS - you don’t have to come in to the Marine Centre - you can enjoy a cuppa on the verandah next to the park).

Become a Citizen Scientist help monitor our rock platforms

The CCMDC is a hub for Citizen Science on the Central Coast - research and monitoring that relies on community volunteers to collect data. Volunteers are currently helping to monitor local waterways, underwater reefs and our rocky shores. If you would like to participate in our citizen science program - then please email citizenscience@ccmdc.org.au - indicating your • Displays • Aquaria • Wet Touch Table • interest. Craft • Plasters • Rockpool walks • Junior We have scheduled a number of dates and times for monitoring our rocky Marine Scientist Quiz • Audio Visual Room shores for the remainder of the year (depends on low tides!) - so check out our website and register to participate. We will then contact you to arrange • Whale bones, Shark jaws & more !! training and locations.

More info: www.ccmdc.org.au

Fri, 30 Sept Rockpool Ramble 12-a pm, Bateau Bay

Wed, 19 Oct Marine Discovery Talk Researching our Marine & Coastal Environments 6;30-8pm, Terrigal For many events there is a small charge. These charges vary so please check the website for details.

Bookings are essential FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK - VISIT www.ccmdc.org.au/events

We are currently taking school bookings for 2017 Visit our website to find out about our range of school programs - or email schools@ccmdc. org.au for more information.

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EDUCATION

Gumnuts enjoy excursion at Bunnings

ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has congratulated local academics and professional university staff on their outstanding contributions to student learning.

The University of Newcastle Ourimbah Campus’ Mr Sean Sadler was awarded a prestigious Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning though the Turnbull Government’s 2016 Australian Awards for University Teaching program. “It gives me great pleasure to recognise the significant commitment and achievement of university teachers and professional staff here on the Central Coast,” Ms Wicks said. “Mr Sadler’s work is focused on the use of interactive, researchdriven methods of teaching to inspire and motivate students to engage with the

podiatry program, and also become lifelong learners. “Improving the student learning experience is what these Citations are all about, and they confirm the crucial role teachers play in providing quality education to Australia’s students,” Ms Wicks continued. Each successful individual or team will receive $10,000 to further their work supporting university students. Minister for Education and Training, Mr Simon Birmingham, also praised the Citation recipients and reaffirmed the Australian Government’s commitment to ensuring a high quality of student learning. “Excellent teachers

and their work deserve celebration to ensure even more Australians can benefit from the lessons they’ve learned. That’s why the Turnbull Government believes high quality teaching must be a core expectation of all Australian higher education providers,” Mr Birmingham said. The campus is among 36 universities around the country to have staff recognised through the 2016 programme with 109 recipients being awarded Citations. Media release, Sep 16, 2016 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

African doun doun dance workshop at The Hut

he Rhythm Hut, Gosford, will be holding an African doun doun dance workshop with Rachel and Sibo Bangoura of African Drum and Dance, Sydney and Keyim Ba.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 13. It will be an opportunity

to learn ancient drumming dances that originated from Guinea, West Africa. Doun dons are large

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cylindrical bass drums played with sticks and the doun doun dance is a highly energetic, fun class that is growing in popularity. The cost of the workshop is $30 per person and no experience is required, all you need to bring is a bottle of water to keep you hydrated and some comfortable clothing. Drums are provided and bookings are essential to ensure drum numbers. Media release, Oct 12, 2016 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

For FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIP GOSFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS holds a class every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive, Wyoming

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hildren from the Gumnuts Play Group attended their regular monthly excursion at Bunnings West Gosford on August 3.

It was action packed with a tour of the warehouse, exploring all the different sections, even the paint, bathrooms and tall ladders. Each child was able to push a miniature Bunnings trolley with an orange flag around, so they could be seen easily and feel like a big person. A Bunnings Educator led the tour and introduced the Gumnuts children to all the workers. After viewing the plant section, the children each received a Bunnings Apron and Bunnings staff supported the children to decorate a pot, fill it with soil, and then plant a seedling, all to take home. The children had lots of laughs and giggles while their mothers, grandparents and carers all joining in. Gumnuts Playgroup operates in the Gosford Uniting Church Hall as an Outreach Program of Gosford Uniting Church. Email, Sep 1, 2016 Roxanne Young, Gumnuts Playgroup

FRI 7TH OCTOBER, 7PM THE RHYTHM HUT 135 FAUNCE ST, GOSFORD

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Legendary NZ reggae group playing at the Rhythm Hut

SOS car tour to include Gosford SW Falun Gong practitioners are initiating a 200 stop SOS car tour across Australia which will include Gosford City on September 30.

N atchafire, the legendary reggae group from New Zealand will be playing at the Rhythm Hut on October 16 as part of their 22-date nationwide tour to celebrate the release of their new track and video ‘Burn It Down’.

Hailing from Hamilton, the group have become a global roots reggae phenomenon, with the allMaori reggae band bringing their pure classic sound to music lovers across the world. With four highly successful studio albums, multiple awards, platinum sales, high selling singles, and a massive worldwide fan base, Katchafire has crafted a universal vibe,

with their sound being built on the foundations of classic roots reggae, RnB, funk, modern dancehall and slinky reggae pop. The group have become a staple on the Californian and Pacific Roots scene, with their first foray into the United States being a performance at the 2006 NFL match in Hawaii in front of 50,000 people. Katchafire have gone on to perform at Glastonbury,

and throughout Europe, Portugal and Brazil, as demand continues to grow for the non-stop feel good vibe of their incredible live shows. Their latest single ‘Burn it Down’ was co-written and produced with Stephen Rev Maxwell from Jamaica, and is a global effort on behalf of the band, with the track being recorded and mixed in studios in Jamaica, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Brothers of the Fire recently finished up a massive USA tour with epic crowds in attendance, including selling out Mandalay Bay. Katchafire’s epic touring schedule has coincided with a noticeably growing acceptance of reggae music from mainstream audiences, leading to increasingly enthusiastic responses to the group’s riotous live performances worldwide. Media release, Sep 13, 2016 Petrina Convey, Xposed Media

According to Narara based Falun Gong spokesperson, Lisa Ng, the car tour is to raise awareness amongst Australians about the ongoing persecution of practitioners in China. The tour will travel from city to city outlining investigation reports that suggest the Chinese communist regime is continuing to kill people who practice the spiritual discipline of Falun Gong in order to traffic their organs, in a series of press conferences and interviews. During the tour, Falun Gong practitioners will also be collecting signatures

for a petition asking the Australian Government to urge the Chinese regime to immediately stop the forced organ harvesting of prisoners and publicly call for an end to the persecution of Falun Gong in China. The SOS car tour is part of the nation-wide campaign and it will be joined by some victims from Chinese labour camps and prisons who have experienced the persecution, blood-test and physical examination in detention. Media release, Sep 21, 2016 Lisa NG, Falun Gong spokesperson

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Lendlease employees assist Walkabout Wildlife Park he Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park at Calga is one of 134 worthwhile causes which received a helping hand from Lendlease employees on Thursday, September 15, as part of its annual Community Day.

In September each year, Lendlease employees across Australia and the United States work alongside their colleagues, community partners, family and suppliers to provide much-needed support. Around 35 Lendlease employees converged on Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park to refresh the Visitor Information Centre and international volunteer accommodation building. The work included painting and staining timber surfaces that have been exposed to the elements since the buildings were first constructed 15 years ago. Group Head of Sustainability at Lendlease, Mr Geoff Dutaillis, said Community Day offered employees a chance to

apply their skills where they are most needed and give back to the communities that support us.” Ms Tassin Barnard, the Curator at Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, said her team were thrilled that Lendlease helped out on the day. “We operate on a very tight budget, every dollar we get in is spent on the animals and keeping their bush sanctuary healthy and fox free,” she said. “There is seldom any money or time to do other kinds of important work like keeping our buildings in good repair, so thank you Lendlease,” she said. Media release, Sep 14, 2016 Samantha Murray, Lendlease

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Love and colour added to Gosford CBD he Gosford B u s i n e s s Improvement District (GBID) will be installing a host of wheelbarrows filled with brightly coloured flowers throughout the CBD to celebrate Spring.

GBID has worked hand in hand with the Gosford Regional Community Services (GRCS) to create a host of wooden wheelbarrows, to be placed in strategic positions around the CBD. Volunteers and staff from the GRCS have built the wheelbarrows from recycled timber, and have planted them out with a spectaular array of spring time blooms. To complement the wheelbarrows, clients from New Horizons have knitted and crocheted a veritable garden of flowers to brighten up the bus stop on Mann St. A Dash of Christmas has also brought love to Burns Park with a two metre Love sign. This has been a huge hit already, with loads of people stopping to take their photo

with the sign. GBID Project Manager, Ms Edwina Nikora, said: “This project is a great way to bring together several community groups, to reinforce the beauty of Gosford City. “The flowers and yarnbombing bring a new

colour and vibrancy to the city. “And most of all, it shows just how much love there is in Gosford.” “The wheelbarrow walk runs throughout Kibble Park, down William Street Mall and in several locations up Mann Street to the Love

sign in Burns Park. The displays will be in place throughout September. Media release, Sep 9, 2016 Kim Leecroft, Gosford Business Improvement District

MINGARA 8th and 9th October

Mingara Event Centre - FREE ENTRY Come along and see many exhibitors and sellers of jewellery, gemstones, fossils, minerals, beads, pearls and meteors.

his year’s Central Coast Lapidary Club festival, to be held at the Mingara Club over the weekend of the 8th and 9th October, promises to be bigger and brighter than ever.

The festival will run from 9am to 5pm on the Saturday and 9am to 4pm on the Sunday. Admission is free and there are displays and exhibits to interest all age groups, ranging from precious rubies and emeralds to fossilised dinosaur

droppings. The Club has been running the Annual Gem Show since it was first held in the Methodist Church Hall in Gosford in 1963 before relocating to the Memorial Hall at Wyong. The highlight of the Club’s calendar, the festival attracts thousands of gem and mineral fans from across the state. Exhibitors have been very keen to participate in the festival and a number have come from interstate. The displays and exhibits include rocks and minerals from around the globe. “You could purchase a beautiful

Columbian emerald from one exhibitor and find a special setting for your gem across the aisle,” said organiser Mr Lester Marquet. “You may prefer just to browse and look at the exhibits or you may be after that irresistible gem for that special someone. “Are you interested in collecting minerals or fossils? “If so, this is the event for you. “If your interest is gem craft then this will be a great opportunity to purchase faceting rough or lapidary supplies. “Silverwork, beading, cabochons, faceting, enamelling, jewellery making;

whatever your interest, you’d have rocks in your head if you miss the festival,” said Mr Marquet. The Central Coast Lapidary Club has been established for 51 years. It started in a chook shed in Narara and has grown to become one of the Coast’s real treasures attracting members from 14 years of age to octogenarians. Currently, the club has around 200 members who meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Thursday evenings and some Saturday mornings. The Clubhouse is located on Ourimbah Creek Rd, Ourimbah.

Fore More information contact Robert Scott 0405 904 881 or email cclapidary@optusnet.com.au

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Director and Producer to attend documentary screening

Live From 5 now entering its third year in Kibble Park

he Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) announced on September 15, that Live From 5 is returning to Kibble Park in October with a few new features to boot.

Thanks to sponsorship from Central Coast Batteries in Long Jetty, Gosford local, Mr Ryan Baker, will be performing at Live From 5. Mr Baker attended the Australian Institute of Music from 2005 to 2008, learning new licks and playing with One Love: The Bob Marley tribute show, where he was introduced to the Sydney music scene, playing at venues like The Brass Monkey, The Basement and played a supporting role for Chaka Demus and Pliers at The Metro Theatre. Mr Baker has since

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toured both Australia and New Zealand with Chris Gudu, performing Township Jive music and also supporting Hugh Masakela at the Sydney Opera House. Mr Baker combines a massive repertoire of sounds to keep his audience satisfied and is certain to maintain the positive vibe. In addition to the new sounds at Live From 5, Gosford’s own night spot, Reviver Bar will be providing a selection of Australian wines and boutique beers, along with some of their unique snacks.

Live From 5 has been very popular in the past and is now entering its third year in Kibble Park. Live From 5 gives workers in the CBD and people in the local area an opportunity to relax and end the busy week the right way. Live From 5 is on Friday nights throughout spring, with dates set for October 7 and 21 November 4 and 18 and December 2. Media release, Sep 15, 2016 Edwina Nikora, GBID Gosford

efugee documentary, ‘Constance on the Edge’, will screen at the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on October 15.

The 80 minute documentary conveys positive messages about diversity and belonging through the story of Constance, a Sudanese refugee, attempting to transcend her past and transform her home town of Wagga Wagga into a friendlier place. The screening represents a unique opportunity for Central Coast residents

to come together and participate in a conversation about welcoming refugees with film director, Ms Belinda Mason, and producer, Ms Marguerite Grey, who will be in attendance. The film premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in June and is being well received by audiences in regional NSW. Filmed over 10 years, ‘Constance on the Edge’

is an unflinchingly honest portrayal of one refugee family’s resettlement story in Australia. Brave, charismatic, mother of six, Constance confronts her painful past in war torn Sudan, and risks everything in Australia so her family can thrive. Media release, Sep 16, 2016 Marguerite Grey, Producer

Multicultural Expo at Erina

he 11th Central Coast Multicultural Interagency’s Multicultural Expo will be held at the Erina Centre, Erina Fair, on October 12.

The Expo is a free event that provides information

about fair and equitable service when asking for

Jazz returns to Pearl Beach for 'An Afternoon of Jazz Delights' WITH HETTY KATE QUINTET & THE NEW EMPIRE BALLROOM RAGTIME DANCE ORCHESTRA HESTRA

Pearl Beach Arboretum 2 pm – 5.30pm Sunday 2 October Ticket costs: $40 Adults, $25 Child (under 15), $36ea Group bookings of ten or more

information or assistance from government and non government agencies, including interpreters. The focus of this year’s Expo is “knowing your rights” and there will be key service hubs present on the day. Key services include: health, family services, legal/housing, government agencies and education. Email, Aug 23, 2016 Nellie Srisurapon, Northern Settlement Services That

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Bookings recommended:

4343 1455 (credit cards) 4341 6004 (cash or cheque) (credit card $4 per transaction)

BYO: Picnic, rug and chairs

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Andrew West to speak at ABC Friends’ function r Andrew West, ABC Radio’s presenter of the Religion and Ethics Report and Late Night Live, will be the guest of the Central Coast Branch of Friends of the ABC in October.

Mr West will speak at an ABC Friends’ function at the Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford on Friday, October 21. A finger food buffet will be served during the night. Mr West Is a long-time journalist and broadcaster. He has worked as a senior reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sun-Herald and The Australian. He is the author of several books on leading politicians.

ABC FRIENDS CC Andrew West (RN) 21st October 2016 Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 6.00 PM Room open 5.30 PM Finger Food Buffet Bar Open Members $15 Others $20 Pay by 12th Oct. Greater Bank BSB 637-000 Acct 781348279 or cheque. Inq.

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Andrew West’s study of Kevin Rudd’s faith was included in a book called ‘Best Australian Political Writing’. His work has appeared in leading publications, including The New York Times, The South China Morning Post, The Monthly and The Christian Science Monitor. In 2009, West presented

and produced ‘The New Politics’ for Radio National’s Background Briefing. He was an editor and reported in Washington, DC, and is a graduate of the University of Sydney and Columbia University in New York City. Media release, Sep 6, 2016 Klaas Woldring, Friends of the ABC Central Coast

Pearl Beach Food & Wine Fare 24 September 10am – 5pm Memorial Hall 9 Diamond Road Pearl Beach

If you love gourmet food and boutique wines to taste and purchase, come along & new this year, 'Gourmet Doggy Treats' Enquiries: 4344 2319

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Jack Derwin will perform Winning gardens open to at First Saturdays’ Blues the public and Roots evening ack Derwin will perform at Gosford Hotel’s first Saturdays’ Blues, Jazz and Roots evening on October 1.

Derwin, who is celebrating the release of his third album, ‘Bent’, will perform as a double-header with locals BluesAngels. Derwin’s new phase ushers in vocals a little more raw-edged, a performance considerably more dynamic, and a new set of lyric and rhythmic songs that puts Australia on the blues map. ‘Bent’ sits high amongst the best blues albums ever produced. Like his earlier two, it reached No.2 on the Australian Blues Charts. Derwin growls and moans, shudders and smokes, in a mesmeric vocal whisper or shout, backed by pulsing guitar rhythms, punctuated by slide dreamland or ripped asunder by screaming harp solos stomped out of deep south States-side. With a slew of festivals

right around Australia, NZ and Asia scattered behind him, three Chain Award nominations for best album, song and male vocalist, songs on global collections and QANTAS playlists, Derwin’s eclectic blues, rock, folk and jazz, pitching somewhere between Tom Waits and The Backsliders, make a perfect double for

Blues Angels’ own blues, folk, jazz, R&B and jug originals and a glowering night you surely won’t want to miss. As usual, entry at this monthly first Saturday blues and roots night is free. Email, Sep 13, 2016 Tom Flood, Blues Angels

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

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BLUESANGELS

This month’s special guest artist

Jack Derwin OCT 1st - 7pm till 11pm

A section of Alva Bell's garden Champion Residential Gardens, Under 1000m2 winner

he 2016 Garden Competition, run by Central Coast Council, dug up a wealth of talent across the region and the public will have the opportunity to explore eight gardens as part of this year’s Open Garden Day on September 25.

This year’s Open Gardens showcase some of the most diverse domestic and commercial gardens in the region. Winners were honoured at Central Coast Council’s 2016 Garden Competition presentation evening on September 15. Top gardens and their gardeners were recognised across 13 categories at the ceremony held at Laycock St Community Theatre. Judging for the Gosford LGA took place over a number of days in August. Visitors can explore the grounds of a selection of winning gardens on the day from 9am until 3pm, except for Wyoming Community Centre, which is open from 11am until 1pm only. Gold coin donations are welcome upon entry to all gardens, with all proceeds going to ‘Give Me 5 for Kids’, which helps to improve the lives of sick children by providing local hospital wards with muchneeded equipment and essential services. The eight gardens open for viewing on the day include: the Wyoming Community Centre Inc., winner of the Best Theme or Specialty GardenCommercial, 147 Maidens Brush Rd, Wyoming; Mr and Mrs John and Lesley Cleary’s garden, winner of the Champion Residential Gardens Over 1,000 Square

Metres, 86 Hoipos Rd, Somersby; Mr and Mrs Peter and Christine Campbell’s garden, winner of the Best Eco Friendly GardenResidential, 7 Wingrove Rd, Holgate; Mr and Mrs Malcolm and Evelyn Janes’ garden, winner of the Best Residential Rear Garden, 4

Mittara Rd, Terrigal; and, Mr and Mrs Malcolm and Terry Hodge’s garden, winner of Best Feature in a Domestic Garden, 3/236 Matcham Rd, Matcham. Media release, Sep 16, 2016 Central Coast Council Media

37a Mann St, Gosford - Tel: 02 4325 3371 www.reviver.net.au - drinks@reviver.net.au

New Spring Menu! Food made to share. Fish tacos, 18 hour pulled pork poutine, and fried chicken.

Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday!

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS DIRECTORY ARTS & CULTURE Art Studios Gallery & Cooperative Artworks by members and local artists through solo and group exhibitions and community events. Classes available. 4339 3349 www.artstudioscooperative.org

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 Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

Fellowship of Australian Writers A friendly and supportive group for new and old writers. Encouragement and critique of work. Workshops and competitions 10am 3rd Sun Conference rm. Gosford Hotel 4363 2627 centralcoastfaw@live.com

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 hrs/ week, Free Training, No qualifications needed Be a young persons champion 0413 624 529 www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.au/ bigfutures

Central Coast Social Group Social contact, entertainment events, new friendships, for 30’s-60’s Live music, house parties, dinners, BBQs, picnics, trips away etc. Monthly Meet & Chat 0422 243 101 email cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & socialising each w/e. Friendly group monthly programme all areas 4396 3640 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com

Gosford North Probus Club

Meets 4th Tuesday at the Grange Hotel for more information contact Craig 43225560 Monthyl meeting 4th Tuesday Grange Hotel 10am Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes. People with a second language encouraged to apply. Training support provided

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Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Toukley RSL Club Homes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300

4329 4477

www.pcfa.org.au

Green Point Community Centre OOSH cave, exersize classes, school holiday programs, playgroup, arts & craft, room hire, and much more. 4367 7591

Dying with Dignity NSW, Central Coast Working to give those suffering unrelievedly from terminal or incurable illness the legal right to request & receive medical help to die Quarterly Meetings 4369 8053

4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.au

Probus Club of Avoca 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/avocabeach

4382 3372 Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. Classes Mon to Fri for over 50 Basics: Mon , Tues and Thurs 10am to 12noon Different programs every day, 10am - 12noon or 1-3pm Apple-Mac: Mon, Tues, Wed All at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre 02 4369 5692 Terrigal Wamberal RSL Sub-Branch At Breakers Country Club pension and welfare officers available to assist with DVA compensation claims and benefits Wed & Fri 10am – Midday Meetings 2nd Sat 10am 43842661

Gosford-Narara Neighbourhood Centre School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities - Rooms for Hire

Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 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. 4340 1724 wwww.knc.net.au

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre • Exercise classes U3A Central Coast • Yoga for adults and children Mature age people are invited • Community eco garden to participate in a wide range of • Room hire courses to broaden the mind • Health support groups and make new friends • Counselling 0408 704 701 • After school activities www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au 4363 1044 rsl@breakerscc.com.au

Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup Parents and children meet socially. Make friends, learn more about parenting. 0 to 5 yrs Wed - Fri 10am-12noon Gosford Uniting Church Hall 129 Donnison St Gosford 4325 3695 gumnutsguc@gmail.com

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations. Provide support to volunteers and community organisations. Provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” held regularly. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

www.kincumber.nsw.au

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation A meeting place and referral hub for education, health, wellbeing and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and Learning Centre Activities include fitness, yoga, bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, line dancing, tai chi, painting, craft and computer classes. Please phone 43845152 for more info

Wyoming Koolewong, Point Clare Community Centre & Tascott Progress Yoga & Zumba classes, Art Association and Craft classes, Playgroup Provide resources for & Vacation Care, Support communication. Special guests, groups, Book Club, Community community involvement, Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work heritage, diversity, education, Development Orders, Centrelink safety and small business Volunteer hours opportunities. 4323 7483 Point Clare Community Hall reception@wyomingcc.org.au 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. HEALTH GROUPS 0412 462 218

Wildlife ARC We rescue and care for injured and orphan native animals. 24hr/day, 7days/ week. Come join us. Gen Meeting 3rd Sun Wyoming Community Centre, Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming at 10am 02 4325 0666

COMMUNITY CENTRES Coimmunity Centres provide the local community with a meeting place and hub for groups, services and information. 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

Alcoholics Anonymous meet every Wed 12.30pm Someone cares Anglican Church 3 Mann St Gosford 4323 3890

Gambling Solutions Counsellors provide free, confidential, professional service to gamblers, family and friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford, The Entrance. 4344 7992 GROW Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and well-being. Anonymous, free and open to all. Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268 www.grow.org.au

Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4363 7111 Medusa Moves Is a gentle movement class catering for people with Parkinson’s Disease for Parkinsons’s sufferers & over 50s, stretching, guided dance moves 1st & 3rd Tues. The Rhythm Hut Faunce St Gosford 0439 856 554 0417 223 543 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

HISTORY GROUPS Central Coast Family History Society Inc. Help and advice with your family history research. Tue to Fri, 930am to 2pm Lions Community Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, E. Gosford. www.centralcoastfhs.org.au

4324 5164 Brisbane Water Historical Society • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270

Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group 7 groups across the coast Providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids 4321 0275

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 4311 6254

www.centralcoast. betterhearingaustralia.org.au

MUSIC

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600

Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tues. 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012

www.pcfa.org.au

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

projects Regular social outings. 2nd Wed 7pm 21 Old Penang Rd Kariong 4362 3139 iiw.au.gosfordnorth@gmail.com

0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

Central Coast Pension & Welfare Officer Network Group of Volunteers, trained by DVA, to look after servicemen & women. Ourimbah RSL Club 10:30am 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4322 1505

Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, National Parks Association Central Coast national and international Sydney Welsh Choir Twice weekly bush walks, projects. 3rd Mon, 12noon Cultural organisation performing varying distances and grades of Terrigal 50+ leisure centre, at various venues to promote difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, Duffy Rd Terrigal the Welsh culture with singing, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit 4369 0302 - 4384 1490 Also performing for charity fund and make friends. terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com raising. 4389 4423 or 4332 7378 4369 3378 Lions Club of Woy Woy Spirituality in the Pub 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Tempo Terrific Community A forum with Q&A and two Leagues Club Showband Make new friends and have fun speakers prompt conversations Active showband available within to encourage dialogue while serving your community. to play at your community about spirituality. 0478 959 895 function. Wide ranging 1st Tues March to October repertuore. Always seeking new 2nd Tues November Rotary Club of members, come and have 7.30 to 9pm Gosford North fun with music. Follow us on Grange Hotel Wyoming Active community minded club. Facebook - Every Mon 5 - 7pm 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261 Many projects focussed on Kincumber Uniting Church assisting youth. Support our WOMEN’S GROUPS 4365 4414 great projects, get involved with www.tempoterrific.com our fun club. Graham Black tempoterrific@live.com BPW Central Coast 0410 509 071, grahamblack@iprimus.com.au Empowering women of all ages Tuggerah Lakes Showband in the areas of work, education, Play brass instruments, meet Rotary Club of well-being and friendship. every Tues & Thurs to rehearse . Kariong/Somersby Monthly dinner meetings and crowd-pleasing music and play International service club speaker. at community events improves lives of communities Community transport available Park Rd Band Hall in Australia and overseas. Funto and from centre Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm filled activities, fellowship and Chris Levis 0438 989 199 0407 406 669 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com friendship breakfasts. Phillip www.bpw.com.au/central-coast House, 21 Old Mount Penang POLITICAL PARTY Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am Brisbane Water 4340 4529 Central Coast Greens Evening View Club kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au The Central Coast Greens Social activities, outings and SPECIAL INTEREST For a fairer, more transparent functions monthly. and accountable government Tours, Dinners, Lunches, based on democratic principles Theatre/Cinema, fashion Brisbane Water Local, state-wide, national parades Caravan Club and international issues and Dinner meeting with guest located on the Central Coast campaigns - Council and speaker 4th Tues and looking for new members parliamentary representation www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc 4325 1688 or 0466 513 600 Developing a new economy 4344 4363 Protecting our environment Country Women’s Peaceful conflict resolution Biz Plus Networking Association (CWA) Community participation Association Quilting, patchwork, spinning, We meet monthly every 3rd Attention business owners - if knitting, crochet and more Thu - Details and info: you keen to grow your business 9am-2pm centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au and in the process build Every Fri, Opposite centralcoastgreens@gmail.com worthwhile relationships, attend Terrigal Bowling Club a Biz Networking breakfast. 4385 9503 or 4384 3696 Australian Labor Party Every Thur 7:15am - 9am Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Erina Leagues Club Gosford RSL Discussion/action community Geoff Neilson Sub-branch issues - 3 levels of Government network@bizplus.com.au Women’s Auxiliary Niagara Park Primary School Raise money for the welfare of 7.30pm 1st Mon each month CCLC Bridge Club veterans and their families. RSL 0410 309 494 Duplicate Bridge-partner not Club West Gosford kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com required for most sessions. 4th Mon 2pm Central Coast Leagues Club 4323 7336 Politics in the Pub 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Central Coast Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon Central Coast Women’s Discussion of important political, 4325 9854 Health Centre social, economic, education, www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Counseling, therapeutic and and philosophy issues in a non cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au social groups, workshops, partisan manner - The Grange domestic violence and abuse Hotel 4th Thur besides Dec Central Coast Cake issues. All services provided by Decorators Guild PUBLIC SPEAKING women for women Sugarcraft demonstrations 4324 2533 conversation and lunch www.cccwhc.com.au Develop confidence by Visitors welcome improving your speaking skills. 4th Sat - 10am 50+ leisure and Soroptimist International Meetings are entertaining and Learning Centre Gosford Brisbane Water educational. 4382 6236 Soroptimists speak for women lsroe@bigpond.com.au and girls of all nations through Brisbane Waters Breakfast awareness advocacy and Toastmasters Club Central Coast Lapidary action by supporting national 8:30am-10:30am Club Minerals & Gems and international programs 2nd and Last Sat - The Hive Learn silverwork, Cabochons, 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers and Library, Erina Shopping Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Country Club, Dover Rd Centre Field-trips & fossicking Wamberal 4367 6331 0459 240 183 Weekly Workshops sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Tues and Thurs 8.30am 2.30pm. Thurs 6-10pm Blue Gum Flat WOWGIRLS Wave Toastmasters 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd of Wisdom Inc Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Ourimbah WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Mon 7.15-9.30pm 4362 2246 connects women and local Ourimbah RSL businesses around a common Central Coast 4362 7227 theme of well-being. to share Soaring Club Inc wisdom and explore life’s SERVICE GROUPS Gliding Club, Learn to fly, potential. Instruction FREE to members Regular Powwows, WOW Inner Wheel Club of 14 and up for Training Wisdom gatherings, WOW Gosford North Inc Flying at Bloodtree Rd days and WOW courses check Community minded women Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, our website for activities. who enjoy fundraising for Sun ( weather permitting) www.wowgirls.com.au local, national and international 0412 164 082 info@wowgirls.com.au khutton58@gmail.com jbthomson51@gmail.com

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, call us on 4325 7369 or see www.centralcoastnewspapers.com Entries in the Not For Profit Community Organisations Directory are free. However, we require each organisation to subscribe to each newspaper to ensure that someone from that organisation keeps their entry up to date. Australia Post is about to increase their postage rates by over 42% and we can no longer continue to absorb these increases. Subscription rates have therefore needed to be increased from $50 to $75 for 25 editions.

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The wedding of Sarah Jade McGrath and Justin Glen Medcalf was held at the Glenworth Valley Function Centre on Saturday, September 10. The couple chose a 2:00pm ceremony in the picturesque Glenworth Valley to celebrate their wedding followed by canapes and drinks on the balcony. Family and guests then joined the couple for dinner and dancing in the dining room. Photos: Jodie Reardon Photography

Grandma Moses Art Exhibition winners announced

Central Coast Choral Day hears from 300 children n August 19, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Choir attended the Central Coast Choral Day at St Peter’s College Tuggerah.

There were about 300 children there from the Coast’s Catholic Primary schools. They performed three songs together and then

each choir performed two songs of their own. They rehearsed all day and then the parents came to enjoy the concert.

Media release, Aug 24, 2016 Rosemary Mallam, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Wyoming

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

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

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

Saturday, Sep 24 Narara Ecovillage Open Day at Narara Ecovillage Live band ‘Adam Black Band’ at Scenic Lounge, Central Coat Leagues Club from 9pm, Free 2016 Central Coast Natural Physique Championships at Parkview Room, Central Coast Leagues Club from 10:30am

Friday, Sep 30

Thursday, Oct 13

Knife sharpening workshop at Wyoming Community Centre, 11:00am

African Doun Doun Dance with Rachel & Sibo Bangoura at The Rhythm Hut from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Saturday, Oct 1

Sunday, Oct 16

First Saturday Hotel Gosford

Blues,

Tuesday, Oct 4

Friday, Oct 21

Spirituality in the pub at The Grange Hotel Function Room from 7:30pm to 9pm

Andrew West, presenter of Religion and Ethics Report and Late Night Live at Central Coast Leagues Club, guest speaker for Friends of the ABC Central Coast from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Live from 5 at Kibble Park, Gosford from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Hearing Bus, Kincumber Shopping Centre Car Park, Avoca Drive, Kincumber, 8:30am to 3:30pm and Oct 24

Sunday, Sep 25 Live jazz ‘Paul Furniss San Francisco Jazzband’ at Scenic Lounge, Central Coast Leagues Club, Free The Five Lands Experience Featuring Berias Masseque, The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St, Gosford, 5:00pm

Wednesday, Sep 28 Gosford Bush Poets, Gosford Hotel conference room, 7:00pm Dancing Freedom Workshop, The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St, Gosford, 6:30pm

Katchafire at The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 4:00pm

Friday, Oct 7 Live from 5 at Kibble Park, Gosford from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Claude Hay at The Rhythm Hut, Gosford from 7:00pm Service your lawnmower workshop, Wyoming Community Centre, 11:00am Live Pro Wrestling at Central Coast Leagues Club from 7:00pm

Wednesday, Oct 12 11th Multicultural Expo at Erina Centre, Erina Fair from 10:00am to 1:00pm

he winners of the Grandma Moses Art Exhibition were announced at a ceremony at the Gosford Leisure and Learning Centre on September 13.

The Open Section 1 winner was Mr Jim Gibbons for his work entitled ‘Moonrise Macquarie Gorges’. The Section 2 Watercolours winner was Ms Marlene Palagyi for her work entitled ‘Summer Breeze’. The Section 3 Novice winner was Ms Sue Walshe for her work entitled ‘Boy With Torn Hat’. Section 4 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Art Group winner was Ms Audrey Hadley for her work ‘Vincent’s Passion’. Section 5 Open Central Coast Inspired Work winner was Ms Leone Meatchem for her work ‘Inspiring

Jim Gibbons’ winning piece ‘Moonrise Macquarie Gorges’

Central Coast Lady’. In its 34th year, the long-standing fixture on the cultural calendar that is the Grandma Moses Art Exhibition takes inspiration from the life and work of Anna Mary Robertson, better known as Grandma Moses,

who became widely famous for her evocative paintings depicting American rural life, after taking up painting in her seventies. Media release, Sep 16, 2016 Central Coast Council Media

Different stalls alternate weeks New stalls welcome Live music & pony rides Call Ryan on 0405 416 289 or Margaret on 4374 1255

Saturday, Oct 22 Narara Ecovillage Open Day with a talk by John Seed on Deep Ecology and Rainforest conservation

EVERY MONTH ALL WEATHERS 2ND & LAST SUNDAY EACH MONTH

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A mono 5cm advertisement only costs $20 + GST. Each additional cm is only an additional $4 + GST, colour is $6 + GST and a photograph or logo is an additional $6 + GST.

Each additional cm costs $6.60 as does colour, and a photograph or a logo. Private advertisements need to be paid for at the time of booking.

Business rates A one off advertisement only costs $40 + GST in mono and an extra $8 + GST for colour, a logo or a photograph. Advertising on an ongoing basis attracts discounts if paid for in full in advance. 3 months $215 + GST, 6 months $385 + GST, 12 months $700 + GST – Approximately $14 per week. Having the same advertisement in one of the other Central Coast Newspapers as well attracts an additional 10% discount for those advertisements. If in the third paper as well, it will attract a 15% discount which drops to $11.50 + GST per week in that paper. Artwork is free and advertisers are encouraged to change their advertisements frequently.

Online classified advertising rates

Online only GosfordClassifieds.com.au is one of a network of 10 websites which form one of the largest independent online classifieds network in NSW with over 350,000 annual visitors, over 80,000 online advertisements and over 15,000 business advertisements. A premium VIP online business advertisement on GosfordClassifieds.com.au only costs $299 + GST for 3 months, $399 + GST for 6 months and, $499 + GST for 12 months. It costs a similar amount to go on any one of the other nine Sydney based websites as well, or only $1699 + GST for all sites for 12 months. The other sites cover Bondi, Manly, Newtown, Cronulla, South Sydney, St George, West Sydney, North Sydney, Wollongong and suburbs surrounding those areas. All that we require for you to have an online advertisement such as this is: 1) Heading for the advertisement; 2) Text for the body; and, 3) Up to 3 images if required i.e. logos etc.

Combined online and print advertising

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a day spa, restaurant for day and night time influenced by studies for over a year now in he artist’s some 21,000 sqm. The development has and bar, surrounded by a entertainment and from around Australia the development of the impression of and internationally concept for the site”, the proposed been designed by one landscaped and treed roof relaxation. A proposed Novotel whereby best practice said a spokesperson for Lakeside Plaza of Australia’s leading garden environment. The position on Hotel would comprise architectural designs Wyong Council Media. r e d e v e l o p m e n t architectural firms to reflect its seaside position the fourth floor of the 220 plus rooms, an have been ‘cherry picked’ “The recently adopted released by and provide outstanding building would offer 800 seat conference and integrated into the master plan for the architectural firm, views of the ocean and uninterrupted views out and function centre, design”. entrance town centre was Architectus, depicts lake. to the lake and coast, yet introducing The Entrance The Entrance Chamber prepared in conjunction an expanded Coles The development would enable the roof to thousands of visitors. of Commerce president their concept.” Supermarket along would also provide for garden to still feel part of Both towers would Mr Wes Newman said the “Council has received with speciality fashion substantial undercover the town. be in an elliptical shape, development was positive a planning proposal for At ground level, the designed to offer 360 for The Entrance. spot rezoning of the and food retailers to basement parking for “To get this far has lakeside plaza site, which serve The Entrance shoppers and visitors piazza has been designed degree views, allowing alike. to become the town wind to pass, avoiding the been a great achievement is currently being assed.” Community. The lofting of the square, providing open down drafts associated and is very positive for “Stages two and three of the development will towers would create an space and amenities, with more conventional The Entrance,” said Mr Magazine, 1 Jul 2012 Newman. include a residential ‘Oasis’ floor protected surrounded by restaurants, designs. Lakeside Plaza “We have been working Edgar Adams, Central Coast tower and hotel tower, all from the sun and rain cafes, hospitality venues Business Review on the one site that covers on the fourth level, and specialist retail that proprietor Mr Bob Dunnet closely with the owners 8 Aug 2012 providing pool facilities, would make it popular said “The design has been and their representatives Wy Wyong Council Media

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Haven meeting is an important step, because I am sure that there are many people in Blue Haven and other nearby areas that do not know this thing is going to be on their doorstep,” she said. We The Central Coast The Australian Coal Alliance has also raised Education Precinct Preliminary concerns about mine Project Plan endorsed subsidence, air extraction from the proposed mine and that approval of the project could allow dumping of water into We The Central Coast local lakes and/or the The latest proposal ocean. from South Korean “The best analogy I mining company KORES can come up with is that could see a coal conveyor it would be the same as belt, rail spur, and coal97 4325 7369 Issue Augustallowing 30, 2016 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Issue 99 an underground stock pile, located within coal mine in the Sydney 200 metres of Blue Haven We the Wyong Shire Hills District with a coal homes. loader in the middle A nine-storey coal of Castle Hill,” said loader would also be Decision to purchase land mired in controversy the Australian Coal visible from Blue Haven Alliance’s Water Not An underground A d d shearer h th thatt grinds coal from the seam, dumps it on a conveyor and and would come within lets the roof of the mine fall down behin behind it that could cause subsidence and damage to the water aquifer Coal Campaign Director, 300 metres of houses Mr Alan Hayes. Spokesperson for The promise. “But the commission nt, catchment, a catchment in the new residential “When you talk about “If the Baird Greens Central Coast, even found KORES’ pplies water to suburb to be developed that supplies We the Wyong Shire by the Darkinjung Local 320,000 people,” he said. government can … use Ms Kate da Costa, who economic argument for coal dust, you are talking no future, that Mike He said The Greens NSW in attended the meeting, the mine overblown about fine micro particles aid KORES, the taxpayers’ money mon Aboriginal Land Council. Baird shouldamended knock on Korean mining spokesperson, The Government Caroona, then we w have said: “The proposal is and not particularly (micron) that can’t be Chinese University campus proposed for Warnervale the head. application owned mining company every right to expect Mr Jeremy Buckingham, seen by the naked eye the that the conveyor belt compelling,” she said. ex development proposed coal that holds has called on NSW The clincher, for Ms da but are carried many and stock pile will be lds the mining same here, particularly par and “TheEnvironmental conveyor belt areand exploration premier, Mr Mike Baird, ion licence, is given their previous operating 24 hours and Costa, was that KORES’ kilometres by the wind Impact Statement coal loading to intervene to stop the Environmental and will get into your suffering election promises. seven days a week for own ly promises W currently on area publicare reportedly unacceptably close to financial issues, raising Wallarah 2 underground “To continue to Statement lungs and cause all sorts t ignore 30 years, so freight trains Impact exhibition. the Harris existing said residential coal mine project. will be loading coal from conceded that a coal mine of respiratory problems,” oubts about the their solemn commitment com Mr he more doubts “The Coalition made neighbourhood of Blue viability of the proposed is nothing more than an un-covered conveyor in such a populated area Mr Hayes said. mo called on the NSW a solemn promise not to Haven and may impact on project. “The NSW political bastardry.” “could increase mortality belt around the clock.” bastardry Baird Government to A allow the Wallarah 2 coal plans by the Darkinjung “The Wallarah 2 mine An earlier Australian According to Ms da by one in 100,000 people Government wants the A buy back the Wallarah mine to go ahead,” Mr Local Aboriginal Land proposal has been a major Coal Alliance meeting Costa, the only part of the per year. whole northern area of the 2 Council exploration licence for residential Buckingham said. “There are over Central Coast zoned for election issue since 2011 was held at Wyong Wyo RSL development application afterdevelopment the government in the area.” “Former premier, Mr confirmed theyCoast wouldCouncil pay at both a state and Federal on August 10 to update that KORES has changed 300,000 people living on housing, but if you had a Central Barry O’Farrell, told the community about the is the mechanism for the Central Coast so that young family, would you level. a BHPconcerns $220 million to buy about the effect a crowd that the mine go to coal mine central to backontheir licence themining drinking water “It featured heavily latest attempts by KORES getting the coal from the is three deaths per year,” would not go ahead ‘no raise your children?” he Wallarah 2 mine to the train. she said. cently in the 2016 to have the Wa proposedenvironment Caroona most recently catchment, ifs, no buts, a guarantee’.for the Community members dig channel According to Ms said. She said the co mine mineandinresidential the Liverpool areas, will Federal election, when underground coal “Yet years later, Government’s da Costa, community th NSW NSW plains. be central to its review Labor won the seat of approved by the the NSW Coalition Media release, Aug 12, 2016 Assessment requirement for the members at the August As Baird of modifi ed /O’Farrell plans for the Dobell on a platform Planning Government has failed to “The Zachary Harrison, office of Commission as a State Planning Assessment 10 meeting expressed a government to opposingg the mine. Y David Harris Wallarah 2promised Coal Project. implement this promise,” “Mikee Baird was the Signifi Commission to “prioritise sense of frustration that Significant ficant Development. Devel Interview, Aug 12, 2016 2 in 2011 as Mr Buckingham said. stop Wallarah The former Wyong Kate da Costa, The meeting was they had been fi ghting the Shadow Treasurer in economic outcomes” meetin an election commitment,” “This coal mine is Shire Council opposed Central Coast Greens 180 when assessing Wallarah 2 coal mine for aro Mr Harris said. in February 2011, and must have attended by around a risk not only to the the mine Interview, Aug 12, 2016 d the infamous locals who came from as developments, meant the 11 years. water catchment of the “The 2014 due to the potential supported proposed Alan Hayes, Australian Coal mine’s approval was still T Central Coast, but to the impacts on the drinking Alliance fi a possibility. credibility of the Liberal water catchment areas. Jackie Pearson, journalist Party when it makes The former Gosford commitments to the City Council also electorate. opposed the project in Office: “It should fulfil those March 2014. Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: commitments and reject Council has stated Mail: the mine. it intends to closely E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net “The Korean review the revised plans Website: www.centralcoastnews.net Government has with a view to lodging a announced a restructure submission. Members of the Say No to Glenning Valley Development group held a peaceful vigil after learning the DA was now in the hands of the Land andd Environment Court of its state owned resource Council has also companies that will see encouraged community them withdraw from members to take this the proposed “Even if the council to posed be a Class One and will he developer of a proposed 264-lot residential subdivision at international resource opportunity to have their be dealt with, at least Glenning Valley has lodged a Deemed Refusal application with was going to refuse or development. projects, so it is unclear voice heard. “The communityy at initially, by a mediator, pass the development all the NSW Land and Environment Court. why the government Information regarding along, they can look like Glenning Valley will ll not but the community group should approve a mine the project is available The developer has Court to consider the DA. him at a Community the good guys if the Land stand down,” Ms Boyle has been given no details plan for a company likely from NSW Planning’s Network and Environment Court said. Ms Kylie Boyle from Environment taken the step because about what will take place to leave the market. major projects website. Central Coast Council the ‘Say No to Glenning meeting,” Ms Boyle said. makes the decision,” she “We are prepared ed to on September 29. “There is no need to The Central Coast said. Development’ took longer than the 40 to Valley fight and do whatever atever “I have had other Media release, Jul 26, 2016 build this coal mine. has not 60 days it is legally given group said the first Land Council Following the it takes to stop this developers tell me they “The community are Central Coast Council media to consider a development and Environment Court announced any intentions announcement of development. would not touch that Media release, Jul 26, 2016 bitterly opposed. in relation to the position the Deemed Refusal date was September 29. application. Max Phillips, office of “We are hoping that land because it is so “The company doesn’t Jeremy Buckingham “We found out about it will take on the future application, By dragging its feet, sensitive,” protestors Council will represent ecologically l i ll ii ” want to build it, it just Interview, Jul 29, 2017 Central Coast Council the Deemed Refusal of the development when and residents again us and stand with us in Ms Boyle said. wants an approval to sell. Alan Hayes, Australian Coal from the it reaches the Land and rallied peacefully at the saying no at the meeting has given the developer, directly Alliance “It’s a dud mine, with Media Release, Aug 15, 2016 GV Nominees, the Central Coast Council Environment Court. Jackie Pearson, journalist edge of Glenning Valley’s with the LEC,” she said. Kylie Boyle, Glenning Valley “They are sitting on the bushland on August 14 opportunity to ask the Adminstrator, Mr Ian According to Ms Land and Environment Reynolds, when we met fence,” Ms Boyle said. to show their opposition Boyle, the matter will

ember for W y o n g and NSW Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, will speak at a Water Not Coal meeting to be held at the Blue Haven Community Centre on 18, following his call for the NSW Government to buy back the Wallarah 2 exploration licence.

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Council in negotiations with developer over proposed $500M Chinese Theme Park

yong Council received an updated report on the status of the proposed site for a Chinese Cultural Theme Park on Warren Rd, Warnervale, at its ordinary meeting of Wednesday, November 19.

Chinese Theme being resolved between agreement. The terms of the Park representative Council and Australia Ms Amanda Lee Theme Park Pty. agreement identified that The site, at Lot 3 Council grant ACCFI a addressed the meeting and explained how the Warren Rd, Warnervale, non-exclusive licence to venue would provide has a total area of enter the land for the sole purpose of carrying out jobs for residents of 179.277 Ha. The site includes investigatory works to Wyong Shire and would be a boost for the local Warnervale Airport and support the development a portion of Porters of the project. economy. Ms Lee said while Creek wetland. The period of the The village would be agreement was from the majority of the revenue for the theme a working village with Friday, July 1, 2011, to park would come from accommodation, shops, Thursday, June 30, 2012, private proprietors, the restaurants, galleries and with the agreement Chinese Government tourist accommodation. having now lapsed. The proposal is was supportive of their During the period of plan to construct in expected to cost in the the agreement ACCFI vicinity of $500 million engaged Warnervale. con It was resolved at the making it one of the meeting that the mayor largest private sector and general manager developments in Wyong urgently negotiate Shire and the Central with Australia Theme Coast. In March last year Park Pty Ltd with the considered objective of achieving Council an agreement for sale a Mayoral Minute in of the proposed site relation to the proposal where Council’s risks from Australia China Foundation and liabilities would be Cultural minimised and where a Incorporated (ACCFI) satisfactory sale price to develop a Chinese Park on was offered by the Theme Council owned land at purchaser. Council has received Warnervale. Council resolved a number of visits and documents from Chinese among others matters to delegates during the past enter into a co-operation two years, with many agreement to continue to influential businessmen progress the project. This agreement was and Government officials indicating formally entered into on Monday, August support for the project. All support is 15, 2011 with mayor dependent upon the Cr Doug Eaton and the issue of land tenure President of ACCFI, Mr and zoning issues Bruce Zhong signing the

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s Marlene Pennings of The Entrance North was named Wyong Shire’s Citizen of the Year at the Wyong Council Civic Centre on Thursday, January 24.

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Central Coast airport ruled out

“The NSW Central Coast which is inister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher has rejected to increase capacity has why we need to ensure a proposal to build an airport on the Central Coast, including at Sydney Airport to Government written to the Federal the existing Sydney boost efficiency. a proposed site at Bushells Ridge in Wyong Shire. “While Sydney Government proposing Airport asset is being Mr Hartcher has “The NSW “We will not support Airport is a matter for a joint approach fully utilised,” said instead called on the Government does not a proposal that dumps the Commonwealth, we addressing aviation Mr Hartcher. Federal Members for support a second airport aircraft noise on want to see maximum capacity and operational Dobell and Robertson to in the Sydney basin the families of the efficiency Media release, achieved improvements. 17 Jan 2013 support the joint approach whether it’s Wilton, Central Coast. “The NSW at the facility because Caroline Hutcherson, of the NSW Government Badgerys Creek or the “The NSW the economy of NSW Government does not Office of Chris Hartcher MP to boost efficiency at Central Coast,” said Government announced depends on it. support an airport on the Sydney Airport. Mr Hartcher. plans late last year

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yong Council is planning to create a vibrant education, students. It is envisaged the see how this satellite It would also see development would city is thriving with industry and business precinct at Warnervale, capable of providing university-level courses to 7,000 students and 1,500 the co-alignment of employ 1,500 staff plus the energy of all those education with training support services and students and how this education sector jobs. providers and business- retail providers. flows on to stimulate the The initiative has taken successful international the development would industry groups, as well On a recent delegation local economy,” Cr Eaton its first step towards e d u c a t i o n - f o c u s e d include a university as the establishment of a to China, Cr Eaton visited said. becoming reality, with development, such as campus for 7,000 students business/industrial park the largest university “The spin offs extend council endorsing a Education City in South- with an emphasis on which would integrate city in the world in to the tourism sector, with Preliminary Project East Queensland and the science, engineering and with the university Wuhan, home to multiple increased visits from the Plan which will develop Education City in Qatar, technology based studies, campus and explore university campuses and families of students and a masterplan for the and envisions creating a residential college for linkages for employment a total student population prospective students and Council-owned land at a regionally significant 1,500 students and retail, generation and research of over one million. university-based events.” integrated development. sport and recreation and and development. Warnervale. The initial driver for “It was incredible to Key components of language facilities for “This is a unique investment in the proposed opportunity for council Warnervale precinct and the community,” will focus on securing a Wyong mayor Cr Doug university to anchor the Eaton said. development and attract Cr Eaton also said the complementary service initiative would benefit providers and businesses. the young people of “On this front, we are the Central Coast and already looking good with create a huge boost for council having already local employment and received an expression business. of interest from a According to Cr Greg reputable international Best, the initiative would investor, which I think particularly benefit those demonstrates that this is a who have to leave the viable project,” Cr Eaton Central Coast because said. their chosen disciplines “I’m very optimistic of tertiary study are not that we have the right available in the region. conditions to transform “We are not going higher education on the to be an exporter of Central Coast.” commuters,” Cr Best An economic said. feasibility study will be “One day, we are completed by September going to be an importer 2013. of employers.” Media release, 11 Jul 2013, Council has drawn on Wyong Shire Council

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he Australian Coal Alliance is organising a public meeting to inform the northern Central Coast community about the latest developments in their long-running campaign to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine. Director of the alliance’s Water Not Coal campaign, Mr Alan Hayes, said the meeting would be held at Wyong RSL on August 10. The Korean mining company KORES has lodged an amended development proposal that includes plans to build a conveyor belt and alter the route of the rail spur to avoid having to reach an agreement with the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. Plans have been modified relating to the rail loop, rail spur line and train load out facility. The project has been modified to realign the sewer connection. The State Significant Development was recently lodged with the Planning Assessment Commission and is on public exhibition (but not advertised in this newspaper) for six weeks, with a closing date of September 6. According to Mr Hayes, the Planning Assessment Commission did not approve the coal mine in 2014, but stated that there may be justification to approve the mine if all the commission’s

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The 27-year-old was Guildford, one was in olice have arrested and charged three members of ‘Brothers group. He was refused bail, charged with: Attempt Auburn and one was in for Life’, two of which were from the Wyong LGA, following a proactive operation throughout Sydney and the Central Coast on appeared at Wyong Local to possess unauthorised Kellyville. The operation was Attempt to Court on Thursday, pistol; Wednesday, January 8.

unauthorised part of an ongoing January 9, with the case possess firearm; investigation by Strike adjourned to March 7; he prohibited Police alleged that West Metro, North West charged with a variety Two counts of supply Force Sitella, which was again refused bail. two of the men were Metro and Northern of offences, before The 29-year-old was prohibited drug (Large was formed by MEOCS actively involved in Regions, in executing being refused bail to directing many of the seven search warrants at appear before court on charged with: possess Commercial Quantity); to investigate a number unauthorised pistol; Supply prohibited drug of shootings in Sydney gang’s illegal activities properties in Sydney and Thursday, January 9. unauthorised (Indictable Quantity); during the second half of Quami was charged possess and believe their arrests the Central Coast. Participate in 2013. firearm; and As a result of the with two counts of possess prohibited would seriously disrupt Strike Force Sitella pistol; two counts of supply criminal group. the group’s criminal operation, three men unauthorised He was refused has resulted in police prohibited drug (Large unauthorised were arrested including possess agendas. Commercial Quantity); bail and appeared in arresting eleven people firearm; Around 2pm, alleged gang leader prohibited supply prohibited drug Parramatta Local Court and preferring 73 Farhad two counts of supply detectives from the 31-year-old (Indictable Quantity); on Thursday, January 9. charges, as well as State Crime Command's Qaumi from Chittaway prohibited drug (Large Of the seven search seizing three handguns, and knowingly direct Middle Eastern Bay; a 29-year-old man Commercial Quantity); shotguns and Organised Crime Squad from Wyong; and a supply prohibited drug criminal activities of warrants executed by two police, three were in quantities of illicit drugs. (MEOCS) were joined 27-year-old man from (Indictable Quantity); group. Media release, 9 Jan 2014 He was also refused Wyong, one was in and knowingly direct by specialist police, and Auburn. NSW Police Media Villawood, one was in The three men were criminal activities of bail. officers from the South

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earlier meeting in Wyong clearly blown away by y o n g with Assistant Minister our overall vision for Council for Infrastructure and the managed growth of has agreed, Regional Development this region and we’ve although not been very pleased with Jamie Briggs. unanimously, to “The Federal the support for the purchase two lots of Government’s support for proposed regional airport strategic land holdings the regional airoport will expressed by both levels totalling 231 hectares be essential to getting it of government,” Cr Eaton from Terrace Towers built and operational by said. for $17 million. Gosford Council’s 2020 and we had a great meeting in Canberra CEO Mr Paul Anderson Mayor Cr Doug Eaton last week with senior said that establishing a said both holdings were of officials and the Chief of new regional airport was strategic importance to job Staff for Federal Minister a very important part of creation in the Shire, one for Infrastructure and the Central Coast’s future. for the proposed regional “There’s no doubt that Regional Development, airport and the other for Warren Truss,” said having an airport built future employment and and operating here in our mayor Cr Eaton. Warner Business Park Jilliby Land environmental offset “They were very region would be a major, “The Woodbury Park investment of ratepayers’ “This is the biggest lands. supportive of our regional long-term boost for the The decision to single land holding in the land is adjacent to the money, and knowing the airport plans and we local economy,” Mr purchase required the investigation site,” said Freeway Link Rd at Terrace Towers company are to write to them to Anderson said. the northern boundary as I do, you can rest mayor to use his casting mayor Cr Eaton. “Not only will an trigger Federal assistance “Securing this land of the Shire and will assured that they wouldn’t vote to get the land regarding planning and airport help us tackle the opportunities be selling their prime land now shows how serious provide purchase passed. technical approvals in huge demands facing the “This is all about we are about establishing for future employment holdings for less than line with the Coalition’s Central Coast’s transport jobs and planning for a regional airport by 2020 and environmental offset they were worth,” said election commitment. systems in coming years, Cr Graham, who voted the future growth of this to help grow the local lands,” Cr Eaton said. “They also saw the but it will also deliver “Both holdings are against the motion along region,” mayor Cr Eaton economy and boost jobs airport as being eligible positive flow on effects important for sustainable with Crs Lisa Matthews, on the Coast. said. for federal funding for local jobs, tourism and “The Central Coast economic development in Doug Vincent and Ken Council will invest through RDA grants in other investment. Greenwald. $10 million in over 87 Regional Airport will be the Shire,” he said. “Along with Wyong “I will be calling for upcoming years and we However, Cr Bob hectares of land in the the hub of a business and will be looking at all Shire Council, we were Warner Business Park at logistics industry precinct Graham said the $17 a thorough investigation avenues for public and very pleased to be able representing a change in million could be better into this wastage of Jilliby. private funding,” he said. to highlight this regional “The land covers employment opportunities spent on a multitude of ratepayers’ money and to Last month council priority at the national around one third of in Wyong Shire, and will projects throughout the what could possibly be also met with NSW level during meetings the regional airport complement other airport Shire including the Arts the true motive for this Premier Mike Baird and with federal government investigation site services in the Sydney Centre, the restoration cosy arrangement with Central Coast Minister ministers in June,” said identified in November basin and Newcastle,” he of Tuggerah Lakes, Terrace Towers,” said Cr Rob Stokes and took Mr Anderson. roads, kerb and gutter, Graham. said. 2013. them on a visit to the The decision to Council will also drainage and sporting and Media release, 26 Jun 2014 “It also contains proposed airport site and Wyong Council Media purchase the land over 144 recreational facilities. an existing Part 3A purchase Email, 26 Jun 2014 “I question the followed a lobbying other projects in the north approval for an industrial hectares of land at Warnervale area. Bob Graham, Wyong Council Doyalson for $7 million. wisdom of this so called visit to Canberra and an subdivision. “The Premier was

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Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton (centre) with Wuyi University president Zhang to his right and vice president Wurren to his left with members of the Ames Foundation

“At the moment, a strong record in and making connections. yong Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton is currently in China overseas The Wyong Education meeting key dignitaries to progress interest and investment they have interests in supporting universities in Ottowa education,” said mayor and Business Precinct has in the Shire. and New York. Cr Eaton. been identified by council Top of the agenda is Guangzhou (population Wyong Shire. “This will be a first The campus would as one of 39 key projects plans for a world class over 20 million) on Mayor Cr Eaton for Wyong and Australia cater for 7,000 students requiring investment and tertiary campus to cater Monday, January 12, to said president Zhang if they get on board and and create 500 permanent funding from the state for 7,000 students to be discuss their interest in was enthusiastic about I am really hoping they jobs and include a and federal governments located at the Wyong this campus. working with council to will. SMARTS Hub knowledge to create more jobs and Education and Business Wuyi University has develop a university in “Wuyi is great fit and community centre for opportunities for Wyong Precinct in Warnervale. 18,000 students and the Wyong Shire. for Wyong and not just students and the broader Shire residents. The mayor met with specialises in engineering “Wuyi University because it starts with W. community to assist in president Zhang and and technology, key is looking to expand Media release, 13 Jan 2015 “They have the developing their skills, vice president Wuren disciplines of which its current cooperation expertise in the technical supporting employment Wyong Council media of the Wuyi University there is little opportunity agreements with overseas subjects we need and and business initiatives in Jiangmen near to explore at this time in campuses.

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Ourimbah boarding house proposal to proceed to JRPP without proper debate

we have been told that we proposed would need a minimum 100-room of $50,000 to take it there boarding house and we have nothing of at Ourimbah could that kind at the moment,” not be discussed by he said. Wyong Council at Member for Dobell, its general meeting Ms Karen McNamara on Wednesday, July attended the Council 8 because seven out meeting as a show of of eight councillors support for the Ourimbah present declared residents. interests in the matter. Member for The Entrance, Mr David The approval or refusal Mehan has also expressed of the proposed boarding house at 2-4 Glen Rd support for the Ourimbah residents and is expected Ourimbah will now be to speak at the JRPP in determined by the Joint Regional Planning Panel opposition to the boarding at its meeting next week. house development. An artist's impression of the proposed Glen Rd boarding house as it will be presented to the JRPP Mr McGill said the Cr Eaton, Taylor, Best, Mr Greg McGill or not they supported Stop Glen Road Action Webster, Vincent, Troy application was reviewed wells and storage. The proposed building from the Stop Glen the development,” Mr and Matthews all declared by the Hunter Joint Group did not believe Regional Planning Panel will house 87 single Road Action Group said McGill said. that the developer had interests in the matter, He said the outcomes met the six conditions which left independent (JRPP) last year which units, 10 doubles, three residents present in the Cr Bob Graham, the only deferred its determination accessible units and the public gallery for the of the focus groups set out by the JRPP in Council meeting were chaired by Mr Thompson councillor present, able to pending the provision of manager’s unit. relation to its concerns additional information Each unit would “very, very disappointed” had been used as part of about the bulk and scale discuss it. contain an en-suite, that the issue was not the developer’s social of the development. Cr Greenwald and and design change. impact statement in its The original DA was kitchenette, robe and debated. Nayna were absent but “One floor has come Mr McGill said he was development proposal to for the demolition of two desk. off the top but there is an had previously declared existing dwellings and The landscaping plan surprised that several incorrectly demonstrate additional wing to be built interests in the matter. declared community support for and they have reduced the The absence of a the erection of a four- has been revised with councillors quorum to discuss the story boarding house extensive landscaping conflicts of interest based the development. size of the rooms to just The Stop Glen Road containing 94 rooms, proposed within the front on connections with above the state minimum matter meant the decision Mr to make submissions a manager’s residence, setback and in communal former federal member Action Group is also requirements,” to next week’s Joint parking and open space. areas, according to the for Dobell, Mr Craig seeking advice as to McGill said. Thompson. whether Mr Cox is an The revised application latest report to Council. Regional Planning Panel In the speech he did Mr McGill said he appropriate person to not get to present to the Unless Mr Cox decides (JRPP) meeting was is for a three-storey deferred to Council’s boarding house with to make alternative believed Mr Thompson, make submissions to the meeting, Mr McGill acting general manager, 100 rooms, a manager’s submissions to the along with former JRPP given that he was the said the group would be residence, parking and JRPP, it is expected that Wyong councillor and author of the first report to detailing the issues that Mr Scott Cox. the report submitted mayor Mr Neil Rose, Council recommending it believed the developer Chairperson of the open space. “Following a thorough to the Wednesday, had been employed by the original development had failed to address to Stop Glen Road Action assessment, July 8 meeting will be the developers K and application. Group, Mr Greg McGill planning the JRPP meeting. According to Mr application is forwarded to the Hunter P Gregory, to chair was also unable to speak the for Central Coast JRPP for focus groups and lobby McGill, the group Meeting transcript, at the meeting because recommended 8 July 2015 the matter could not be approval,” the report said. determination on Friday, current ALP councillors will be “up the creek to support the proposed without a paddle” if Business paper, 8 July 2015 In the latest version of July 16. debated. Wyong Council In other words, the development. the JRPP approves the According to a report the proposal, the building ordinary meeting “We believe the current version of the Interview, from Wyong Council’s width has increased at outcome from Wyong 9 July 2015 development and the street frontage, and Council to the JRPP will councillors used their development application. “Our only avenue Mr Greg McGill, Save Glen internal changes include be a report supporting the declared conflicts at building department Road Action Group recreation approval of the proposed the meeting to get out would be the Land and manager, acting director, communal Jackie Pearson, journalist of declaring whether Environment Court and Ms Tanya O’Brien, the rooms on each level, light development.

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Cr Lloyd Taylor with residents who dug the channel on Australia Day

oung and old turned out on Australia Day at The Entrance to dig a channel at least one-metre wide from the ocean to the lake.

Cr Lloyd Taylor and residents with shovels in hand

Wyong councillor “All too often we have the better the health of Lloyd Taylor said: “It ﬂooding around the lake the lakes, the better our demonstrates the level of edge and opening the lifestyle. community commitment mouth of the channel will “What we saw on to get the channel opened reduce the likelihood of Australia Day was the and a break-wall built. the ﬂooding we saw as silent majority coming “We have all had recently as January of this out in force for a solution enough of talk; now we year. to save Tuggerah lakes. want action,” Cr Taylor “The community know “I call on the rest of said. what they want and we, the community to stand “Before the last as their representatives, up and support this election, we had support need to support them in community initiative,” he from the local member, this. said. Mr Chris Spence and the “Our lifestyle revolves Media release, Jan 27, 2016 Liberal Party, but that all around the lakes, Lloyd Taylor, Save Tuggerah seems to have faded,” he foreshore and waterways, Lakes Party said. so it is only logical that

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plans. Mr Hayes said the new development proposal would see the conveyor belt transporting coal 200 metres from the southwestern boundary of the Blue Haven residential area and as far north as Wyee. “Tooheys Rd would disappear because that road does not have a wide verge on either side and KORES doesn’t own any land in that area, so they would be wanting the conveyor to run along the carriage way,” Mr Hayes said. The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council already has approval for a 500 lot residential sub-division that would be impacted because Tooheys Rd is

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Wallarah 2 coal mine decision now only a few weeks away

The latest plans include a relocated rail loop (shown in purple)

other concerns could be addressed. Those concerns included the mine’s impact on the Central Coast’s water supply, subsidence and the health effects of coal dust. The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council took the matter to the Land and Environment Court, which ruled that the mine could not go ahead without permission to utilise Darkinjung land. The new proposal does not include Darkinjung land. CEO of the Darkinjung LALC, Mr Sean Gordon, declined to comment on the impact the latest Wallarah II proposal may have on the Darkinjung land and development

the main access to the development. Mr Hayes said that in 2014, Dr Peter Lewis, the clinical director of the Central Coast integrated care program, said the expected mortality rate for coal dust related to the Wallarah 2 mine could be one on 100,000. “Wyong CBD is ﬁve kilometres from the proposed coal handling facilities, Blue Haven and Lake Haven are even closer, and there are schools, hospitals and aged care facilities,” Mr Hayes said. “The Planning Assessment Commission has rejected four coal mines already this year because of their proximity to residential areas,” he said.

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The Greens NSW no future, that Mike he Australian mining spokesperson, Baird should knock on Coal Alliance Mr Jeremy Buckingham, the head. is organising has called on NSW “The proposed coal a public meeting to premier, Mr Mike Baird, conveyor belt and inform the northern to intervene to stop the coal loading area are Central Coast Wallarah 2 underground unacceptably close to community about the coal mine project. the existing residential latest developments “The Coalition made neighbourhood of Blue in their long-running a solemn promise not to Haven and may impact on campaign to stop the allow the Wallarah 2 coal plans by the Darkinjung Wallarah 2 coal mine. mine to go ahead,” Mr Local Aboriginal Land Director of the Buckingham said. Council for residential alliance’s Water Not “Former premier, Mr development in the area.” Coal campaign, Mr Alan Barry O’Farrell, told Central Coast Council Hayes, said the meeting a crowd that the mine concerns about the effect would be held at Wyong would not go ahead ‘no on the drinking water RSL on August 10. ifs, no buts, a guarantee’. catchment, environment The Korean mining “Yet years later, and residential areas, will company KORES has the NSW Coalition be central to its review lodged an amended Government has failed to of modified plans for the development proposal implement this promise,” Wallarah 2 Coal Project. that includes plans to Mr Buckingham said. The former Wyong build a conveyor belt and “This coal mine is Shire Council opposed alter the route of the rail a risk not only to the the mine in February spur to avoid having to water catchment of the 2014 due to the potential The latest plans include a relocated rail loop (shown in purple) reach an agreement with Central Coast, but to the impacts on the drinking the Darkinjung Local other concerns could be plans. the main access to the credibility of the Liberal water catchment areas. Aboriginal Land Council. addressed. Party when it makes The former Gosford Mr Hayes said the new development. Plans have been Council also Mr Hayes said that in commitments to the City Those concerns development proposal modified relating to the included the mine’s would see the conveyor 2014, Dr Peter Lewis, electorate. opposed the project in rail loop, rail spur line impact on the Central belt transporting coal 200 the clinical director of the “It should fulfil those March 2014. and train load out facility. Council has stated Coast’s water supply, metres from the south- Central Coast integrated commitments and reject The project has been subsidence and the health western boundary of the care program, said the the mine. it intends to closely modified to realign the effects of coal dust. “The Korean review the revised plans Blue Haven residential expected mortality rate sewer connection. has with a view to lodging a The Darkinjung Local area and as far north as for coal dust related to the Government The State Significant Aboriginal Land Council Wyee. Wallarah 2 mine could be announced a restructure submission. Development was took the matter to the of its state owned resource Council has also “Tooheys Rd would one on 100,000. recently lodged with the Land and Environment disappear because that “Wyong CBD is five companies that will see encouraged community Planning Assessment Court, which ruled that road does not have a wide kilometres from the them withdraw from members to take this Commission and is on the mine could not go verge on either side and proposed coal handling international resource opportunity to have their public exhibition (but ahead without permission KORES doesn’t own any facilities, Blue Haven projects, so it is unclear voice heard. not advertised in this to utilise Darkinjung land in that area, so they and Lake Haven are why the government Information regarding newspaper) for six weeks, land. would be wanting the even closer, and there should approve a mine the project is available with a closing date of The new proposal does conveyor to run along the are schools, hospitals and plan for a company likely from NSW Planning’s September 6. major projects website. not include Darkinjung carriage way,” Mr Hayes aged care facilities,” Mr to leave the market. According to Mr land. “There is no need to Hayes said. said. Media release, Jul 26, 2016 Hayes, the Planning “The Planning build this coal mine. The Darkinjung CEO of the Darkinjung Assessment Commission LALC, Mr Sean Gordon, Local Aboriginal Land Assessment Commission “The community are Central Coast Council media Media release, Jul 26, 2016 did not approve the declined to comment Council already has has rejected four coal bitterly opposed. Max Phillips, office of coal mine in 2014, on the impact the latest approval for a 500 lot mines already this year “The company doesn’t Jeremy Buckingham but stated that there Wallarah II proposal may residential sub-division because of their proximity want to build it, it just Interview, Jul 29, 2017 may be justification have on the Darkinjung that would be impacted to residential areas,” he wants an approval to sell. 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A quartet of U14(1) Colts enjoying a bit of grand final bling

he Central Coast junior rugby league grand finals provided mixed results for local teams as footy fans descended on Morry Breen Oval and the Central Coast Stadium on September 10-11.

Erina proved to be the big winners for 2016, notching three division one premierships, and managed to overshadow traditional powerhouse club The Entrance, who were restricted to two. The U10(1)s kicked off Erina’s red letter weekend by edging out the Tigers 12-10 at Kanwal, with their talented, organising half, Jesse Walker, being awarded player of the match. The following day saw the Eagles U13(1)s shoot out to a 24-6 halftime lead before having to withstand a keen Terrigal revival. The Sharks got back within eight before Erina finished strongly, recording a fine 36-22 victory. Eagles skipper, Leo Elton, worked tirelessly throughout, while halfback, Max Anderson’s, kicking game was superb. Right edge second rower, Cooper Turner, and fullback, Jonah Underwood, also caught the eye and were a constant threat to the Sharks defence. Terrigal five eighth, Viliama Liga, produced some nice touches for the runners up, including a backhanded offload to back rower, Wiremu Tibbutt,

which led to a slick second half try. The Eagles were able to notch their third premiership of the weekend when their U16(1)s won a duel with minor premiers Wyong. In a game that featured more free flowing hair than Woodstock, the tricolours were able to fight back from a 12-4 halftime deficit, before overrunning the Roos 28-18. A hat-trick of tries to Erina five eighth, Jack Frasca, all three of which were scored during the games frenetic final quarter hour, ensured that the John Shanny Family Trophy would be heading towards the Karalta Rd roundabout. Gosford Kariong, resplendent in their bright yellow RU OK socks, were defeated 28-22 by Woy Woy in an exciting U10(2)s grand final having trailed 18-10 at halftime. The Storm struggled to get an even share of possession through the game’s middle period. However, despite completing a mountain of tackling, they finished very strongly. Dynamic dummy half, Benji Keene-O’Keefe crossed for yet another hattrick of tries, pushing his

season’s tally to 43 tries in just 14 games. Lorenzo Godoy, Blake Hodge and Matt Le Maistre toiled manfully for the runners up while Sean Bullen and former Storm player, Bailey Chislett, were outstanding for the Roosters. Two tries in the opening seven minutes set the tone for the U14(1)s grand final as Kincumber accounted for Ourimbah 32-6. Fleet footed Colts; Sandon Smith, Bowen Foreshew and Phoenix Steinwede, drove the Magpies spare as the Reds ran riot, crossing for six tries to one. The Terrigal Sharks U17(1)s provided the fairy tale finish of the day in defeating the previously unbeaten Tigers 24-22, with a try inside the last four minutes. Trailing 16-4 at the break and 22-18 late in the game, the underdogs finished with the greater purpose, the match winning try coming via a nice offload from cocaptain, Toby Bowditch, which enabled smart number six, Sam Collett, to spear over beside the right hand upright. Elih Jackson was a standout in tight for the

Jack Frasca and the Erina U16(1)s celebrate their victory over Wyong Photos: Andrew Stark

Sharks, while talented Tigers custodian, Blake Taaffe, provided a constant attacking threat out wide. Both sides were playing their final year of junior football, with The Entrance team having won back to back premierships in 2014 and 2015 while the Sharks had never previously won a competition. It was a high quality game that produced a spine tingling finish. The popular result provided a fitting way in

which to bring down the curtain on a bumper 2016 junior rugby league season. In other local results, Kincumber proved too strong for Umina in the U11(4)s winning 22-6, the Terrigal U11(1)s fought back from an early 12-0 deficit before falling 18-12 to The Entrance. The Colts U13(2)s were eclipsed 36-0 by the Magpies, U15(3)s minor premiers Erina were upset 20-4 by Northern Lakes, the Kincumber U12(1)s ran

headlong into a white hot Tigers side, suffering a 50-0 defeat, while the Terrigal U15(2)s beat Berkeley Vale 12-10 having managed to traverse a month of tough knock out semi-finals, a hectic campaign that saw the Sharks defeat Gosford, Warnervale and Wyong, before edging out the Panthers in the decider. Media release, Sep 15, 2016 Andrew Stark, Gosford Kariong Storm RLFC

Get your kids active these school holidays with the Newcastle Permanent Central Coast Mariners School Holiday Clinics in September 2016! Central Coast Mariners club legends Adam Kwasnik and Damien Brown with their teams of experienced coaches will lead clinics in Orange (Western NSW) and Tuggerah (Central Coast) throughout September 2016, with boys and girls aged 5 to

12 catered for. Each participant will receive specialised coaching, as well as a Mariners training shirt to wear throughout their sessions, and take home to mark their involvement. PLUS – Those taking part in the Tuggerah (Central Coast) clinic, will have the opportunity to be coached by Central Coast Mariners players and coaching staff, meet the team in a signing session and have a group

photo with the squad! Kids can opt to join in for one, two, or three days of football fun in a supportive environment which aims to not only enhance their football skills, but ensures they are remaining active throughout their school break. This program is proudly sponsored by Newcastle Permanent – Official School Holiday Clinic Partner of the Central Coast Mariners.

Central Coast Mariners School Holiday Clinics – September 2016 Venue: Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence (1 Bryant Dr, Tuggerah) Dates: Monday 26th September (Coaching by Mariners Players and a Tour of the Centre of Excellence), Tuesday 27th September (Coaching by Mariners Players, team photo and signing session) and/or Wednesday 28th September 2016 (Participants take part in the Mini World Cup, with coaching by Mariners players). Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Cost: $65 (1 Day), $115 or (2 Days) $140 (3 Days) - Mariners Members save 10% Venue: Sir Jack Brabham Park, Orange Dates: Thursday 29th & Friday 30th September 2016 (Participants take part in the Mini World Cup on Friday 30th September 2016) Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm Cost: $65 (1 Day), $115 (2 Days) - Mariners Members save 10%

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