Issue 146 of COAST Community News by Central Coast Newspapers

FRE

November 17, 2016

Your independent local newspaper

Consultation is insufficient for Coastal Management Plan

Issue 146

Ph: 4325 7369

Crane collapses at a major building site

aterfront landowners in the suburbs of Kincumber South, Yattalunga, Saratoga, Davistown, MacMasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca, Terrigal, Wamberal and even parts of East and West Gosford have been encouraged to pay close attention to the NSW Government’s Draft Coastal Management State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP).

Mr Pat Aiken, Secretary of the Coastal Residents Association, said the consultation period for the community to respond to the draft SEPP, which closes on December 23, is too short. Mr Aiken said the one community meeting scheduled for the Central Coast, at Erina on December 9, is inadequate, given that the local region would be “one of the worst affected by sea level rise in the whole country”. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment, in conjunction with the Office of Environment and Heritage, is responsible for developing the new coastal management framework. The new SEPP is intended to support the State Government’s new Coastal Management Act 2016. “The Coastal Management SEPP will integrate and improve current coastal-related SEPPs and ensure that future coastal development is appropriate and sensitive to our coastal environment, and that we maintain public access to beaches and foreshore areas,” said the NSW Department of Planning and Environment web pages on the draft SEPP. “Once published, the

Coastal Management SEPP will be the single land use planning policy for coastal development. “The Coastal Management SEPP will also better equip councils and coastal communities to plan for, and effectively respond to, coastal challenges such as major storms, coastal erosion and climate change impacts.” Central Coast Council already has a Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plans (DCP) that include coastal hazard maps and provisions, which means mapped areas will become part of a Coastal Vulnerability area. Mr Aiken said the two zones that local land owners need to pay attention to when examining the draft SEPP are Coastal Wetlands and Coastal Vulnerability. The Department of Planning website links to a mapping tool that demonstrates how different parts of the Coast would be classified under the new SEPP. “People have a short time to look at their own particular situation and make a formal submission,” Mr Aiken said. Continued page 3

The collapsed 40 tonne crawler crane at 18 to 20 Kendall St, Gosford

n operator escaped without injury following a crane collapse at a major building site at 18 to 20 Kendall St, Gosford, on Monday, November 14.

Following the collapse, which damaged two cars, broke the cross-arms of power polls along the street and pulled down power lines, the crane driver remained trapped for some time in the cabin. Emergency Services, including Police from the Brisbane Water Local Area Command, NSW Fire Service and Ambulance crews worked with an emergency crew from Ausgrid to isolate the mains power in that section of the network so the crane driver could be released from the cabin safely. According to Ausgrid, the power supply was interrupted to at least 600 homes and businesses, but most affected had their power restored within 90 minutes. Around 50 homes and businesses were left without power overnight and an emergency Ausgrid crew continued working the following morning to restore

their supply. Ausgrid reported that, by 3:00pm on Tuesday, November 15, 10 homes and businesses remained without power, but were expected to be reconnected to the network by around 4:00pm. Kendall St remained closed to all traffic on Tuesday, November 15, and police advised motorists to avoid the area. SafeWork NSW confirmed that it had sent an investigator to the site and would explore whether the accident was caused by any breach of work health and safety requirements. SafeWork took charge of the site of the accident and were not able to move the crane away from the site until the morning of Wednesday, November 16. Parts of the crane may need to be sent away for further testing and work would not be able to recommence on the construction site until

SafeWork NSW determined that the construction company was compliant with all SafeWork requirements. A statement from SafeWork NSW said: “Initial inquiries indicate that the 40 tonne crawler crane tipped over while slewing, bringing down power lines and damaging two motor vehicles before coming to rest on the road. “No workers were injured in the incident. “SafeWork NSW has directed the principal contractor to stop work and arrange for the crane to be safely removed from the site so it can be tested by an independent engineer. “SafeWork NSW’s investigation remains ongoing.” The original development consent for the $17.1 million, 48-unit residential flat building at 18 to 20 Kendall St was granted by Gosford Council in two parts in November 2014 and

May 2015. Two Section 96 amendments were subsequently lodged and approved to add six units and then make amendments to the drive way, parking, utility spaces and the internal planning of various units. A construction certificate was granted by private certifier, City Plan Gosford Pty Ltd, for commencement of bulk earthworks, basement parking and demolition of existing structures on October 31, 2016. Media release, Nov 14, 2016 NSW Police media Media statement, Nov 15, 2016 SafeWork NSW media Media statement, Nov 15, 2016 Zoe Allebone, Ausgrid Website, Nov 15, 2016 Central Coast Council Application Tracker, DA46276/2014 Jackie Pearson, journalist

Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

READ & SHARE WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU

DIRECTORY

Page 2 - Coast Community News - November 17, 7, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Your chance to win!

GOSFORD LGA EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTORY

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Regional Youth Support Services 4323 2374 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Neleh House 4340 1052 Elandra Women and Children’s Refuge 4396 4263 Kara Women and Children’s Refuge 4323 1709 Coimba Mens Refuge 4324 7239 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Wyong Youth Refuge 4351 1922 Youth Angle 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027 Maya Young Womens Refuge 4323 1636 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal Rescue

Explore the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest and most breathtaking display of over 2 million lights. From November 4 to January 26, the gardens will be lit up with even more features and Christmas delights, and most importantly, more lights than ever before. Christmas Lights Spectacular will welcome several new additions, including Santa’s Workshop, complete with Santa, his elves, photo opportunities, and letters to Santa. Sightseers can also go ‘globetrotting’ with the new ‘Around The World’ display with some of the world’s most iconic landmarks lit up in extravagant style. To win one of the two family passes, write your name, full address and a day time phone number on the back of an envelope and mail it to, Coast Community News Christmas Lights Spectacular Competition, PO Box 1056, Gosford, NSW, 2250. Entries close 5:00pm on Tuesday, November 29. The winners of the Coast Community News Trivial Pursuit competition were Bernard Cumming of Bateau Bay, Rosalind Turton of Point Clare and Judy Thorpe of the Entrance.

Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Net work 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Family and Relationships Parents Helpline 132 055 Central Coast Family Support Service 4340 1099 Horizons (For men with children) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Health Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

Counselling Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Central Coast Newspapers is a local, family owned business that publishes and distributes three Central Coast Newspapers every fortnight. All staff are also locals and between them, the three papers cover the entire Central Coast. Each paper focuses specifically on an area bound by postcodes as follows:

Peninsula News Post Codes 2256 and 2257; Coast Community News Post Codes 2250, 2251, 2260; and Wyong Regional Chronicle Post Codes 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263. All articles are sourced and dated so that readers will know when and where the information came from and where they can perhaps get more information. All articles are edited and given a heading and are often quite

different from what was originally received. Contributions are welcome and are preferred in email form, ideally with any relevant photographs attached. Contributions must include the contributor’s name, address and phone numbers. This is not for publication but name and suburb will be published and anonymous contributions will not be included.

Publisher/Editor:

Senior Journalist:

About us

Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Phone services: Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Griefline 1300 845 745 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Emergency Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4323 5599 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Jackie Pearson

Graphic design:

Journalist: Dilon Luke Sales: Val Bridge

Jarrod Melmeth, Caitlin Lavelle, Satria DyerDarmawan, Jasmine Gearie

Ph: 4325 7369 Email: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Next Edition: Coast Community News 147 Deadline: November 29 Publication date: December 1

Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3510 Central Coast Family Support Services 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321

Cec Bucello

Photo Journalist Noel Fisher Assistant Journalists:

Justin Stanley

Welfare Services

Crisis Services and Helplines

he Christmas Lights Spectacular is returning to the Hunter Valley Gardens and Coast Community News and Hunter Valley Gardens have family passes to give away to two lucky readers.

2250 - Bucketty, Calga, Central Mangrove, East Gosford, Erina, Erina Fair, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Greengrove, Holgate, Kariong, Kulnura, Lisarow, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain, Matcham, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mount White, Narara, Niagara Park, North Gosford, Peats Ridge, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Somersby, Springfield, Tascott, Ten Mile Hollow, Upper Mangrove, Wendoree Park, West Gosford, Wyoming 2251 - Avoca Beach, Bensville, Bouddi, Copacabana, Davistown, Green Point, Kincumber, MacMasters Beach, Picketts Valley, Saratoga, Yattalunga

also, see the Not for Profit organisations directory inside

2260 - Foresters Beach, Nortfh Avoca, Terrigal, Wamberal ISSN 1839-9045 - Print Post Approved - PP100001843 - Printed by New Age Printing

Get the most out of your advertising dollar

Advertise in a Central Coast Newspaper for maximum exposure at a realistic price. Multiple booking and multiple publication discounts apply to all display advertisements. Enjoy the benefits of being in a well-read publication with relevant news content. Contact us now for more information or visit our website. e Frkeeone! 17 October 2016

Administrator to review Council defibrillator refusal Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds has called for a review of Council’s decision to refuse approval for a publiclyaccessible defibrillator to be installed at Pearl Beach along with rescue tubes and resuscitation diagrams. The Pearl Beach Progress Association announced a campaign to raise funds to purchase a defibrillator for the beach in December 2015. The goal was to have a defibrillator and rescue tubes and resuscitation diagrams on the beachfront and at the rock pool. The response to the campaign was so positive that the association was able to purchase four defibrillators. The Pearl Beach Safety Advisory Group, a working group of Pearl Beach residents with professional backgrounds in health and safety, was formed. The Progress Association also received support from the Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, who organised a grant of $8250 under the Stronger Communities Program for a cabinet to house the defibrillator. Upon application, the Council declined to allow the devices to be made available to the public at the Pearl Beach beachfront or rock pool. A statement from Central Coast Council on Wednesday, October 12, said that Mr Reynolds had received a letter from the association and had already asked Council staff to review the decision. That review is currently underway, according to the statement. “Council staff are more than happy to meet with the association to find the best possible solution for the community.” The statement said Council’s reasons for declining to approve the defibrillator had been outlined in previous correspondence to the progress association. Those reasons included “concerns about damage, vandalism, and equipment being used by untrained people. “The reserve they are talking about putting the equipment in received damage from storms previously and is exposed to impacts of environment,” the statement said.

From left: Mr David Kenny from the Pearl Beach Safety Advisory Group holds a rescue tube and Mr Ross Christie, President of the Pearl Beach Progress Association, holds a deﬁbrillator Photo: Patrick Everett

However, Pearl Beach resident Mr Dave Kennedy, a Safety Advisory Group member and professional firefighter for Fire Rescue NSW, said the concerns were unwarranted. He said: “I have undertaken over 100 rescues in the past 14 years as a professional council lifeguard. “As an example, saving a fiveyear-old girl was made possible with a rescue tube, and we need equipment on our beach to save lives.” Since moving to Pearl Beach about a year ago, Mr Kennedy, who is a qualified CPR trainer, offered to train community members as a way of supporting the association’s beach safety initiatives. Mr Kennedy said he had no concerns about the defibrillators being used by untrained individuals. “It is quite the opposite. They are designed for use by members of the public,” he said. According to Mr Kennedy, Mosman Council had four defibrillators located at Balmoral Beach. “They are public access devices that have been used twice and both people were bought back to

life as a result.” The positive result was achieved because members of the public were able to use the defibrillators on the cardiac arrest victims within the first five minutes of the attack. They still dialled 000 but did not have to wait the 10 or more minutes for the paramedics to arrive. “It is common knowledge that a person’s survival chances are reduced by 10 per cent for every minute lost before resuscitation begins,” Mr Kennedy said. “If we can get that defibrillator on them during the first five minutes their chances of survival shoot through the roof,” he said. The Pearl Beach Progress Association has organised for their defibrillators to be monitored by an alarm company, in an attempt to appease Council’s concerns. Anyone needing to use the device will have to call the alarm company first to receive a security code. “The user will need to call 000 then press the button on the device and basically they will get someone talking to them who gives them the code. “You will start seeing defibrillators in train stations, shopping centres and other public

places. “That is already happening in Europe,” he said. In an open letter to Mr Reynolds, Pearl Beach Progress Association president Mr Ross Christie said the Council had placed impediments in the way of improving safety at Pearl Beach. “I note that the Central Coast Council has: failed to respond to the report of the Coroner on the drowning of Chayce Kelly; refused permission for the Pearl Beach Progress Association, at its expense, to establish a deﬁbrillator unit on the foreshore; failed to reply to a June 20 letter appealing against the decision of Council not to allow the Pearl beach Progress Association, again at its expense, to place rescue tubes and resuscitation charts on the beach and near the rockpool; and not responded to repeated requests to meet with you to discuss this matter,” Mr Christie said. “I trust that my ﬁle which evidences unreasonable impediments to improving beach safety at Pearl Beach never has to be tendered to the Coroner as evidence at some time in the future,” he said. Mr Christie said Council’s

decision did not take cognisance of the current state of defibrillator technology. “They are specifically designed for public access and to be used by untrained people,” he said. “The embedded system avoids misuse and danger to operators and defibrillators are being rolled out in public reserves around Australia.” Mr Christie said the drowning of five-year-old Chayce Kelly at Pearl Beach in 2014 had “triggered a whole lot of beach safety issues including rescue tubes and angel rings or life buoys as they used to be called. “I have offered to meet with council and bring a new-generation defibrillator with me so they could see it has been designed for public access,” he said. “We have already had training for about 50-60 people in the village but you turn it on and a TV screen comes on and tells you what to do.” There is already a defibrillator located at the Pearl Beach shop but public access is limited to the shop’s opening hours. “I think they’ve got some misplaced concept of liability but there is no case law about anybody ever getting into trouble by attempting to save a life.” Mr Christie said the progress association wanted the equipment in place before the beginning of the 2016-17 beach season. “It is a very popular spot and very heavily populated. “I would have thought that on a sunny day 400 to 500 people would be on Pearl Beach.” Mr Christie said former Gosford councillor Mr Bob Ward had agreed to make representations to Mr Reynolds. “There is no doubt we are on the right side of history. “It is just a question of people waking up to themselves. “We raised $26,000, and I would say $15,000 came from medicos and doctors who were very supportive of the appeal.” Email, 11 Oct 2016 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association Interview, 12 Oct 2016 Ross Christie, Pearl Beach Progress Association Interview, 12 Oct 2016 David Kennedy, Pearl Beach Safety Advisory Group Media statement, 12 Oct 2016 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

October 20, 2016

Your independent local newspaper

www.centralcoastnews.net

October 25, 2016

Issue 103

Rally attracts over 1,000 people

nresolved Native Title and Land Title claims could see Crown Land on the Gosford Waterfront frozen for years, making it impossible to build a Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) on the NSW Government’s preferred site in the foreseeable future.

According to the Central Coast Council, a Native Title Claim and a Land Title Claim over Crown Land on the Gosford Waterfront are a factor being considered by the new Council in its attempts to determine the best location for the RPAC. The Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, recently conﬁrmed that the NSW Government’s $12 million funding commitment to the RPAC was conditional on the facility being located on Gosford City Park (also known as Poppy Park). The park is located on the corner of Dane Dve and Vaughan Ave, Gosford, directly across Vaughan Ave from the former Gosford Public School site. Mr Crouch said the NSW Government was not willing to change its mind about the location of the RPAC. He said the new Central Coast Council now had responsibility for advancing the project. If the Central Coast Council decided on another site for the Centre, it would be reliant on $10 million promised in Federal Government funding and its own funds to deliver the project which has been sought by the community for decades. It is understood that Gosford City Park is Crown Land that is managed by Central Coast Council.

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

right to hunt, gather and ﬁsh on lands spanning from Wahroonga in Sydney’s North to Maitland. The claim was lodged in 2013 and appears to apply to Crown Land on the Gosford Waterfront including Gosford City Park. “It also takes a very long time for a Native Title claim to be resolved,” Ms Hamilton from Darkinjung LALC said. “And the Federal Court is taking its time resolving this one, but there is nothing stopping the Central Coast Council from saying it has been affected by the matter,” she said. Meanwhile, according to Ms Hamilton, the Awabakal and Guringai People Native Title claim means the subject land is frozen until the matter is resolved. This casts a cloud over whether the Central Coast Community will ever receive the promised NSW

Government funding for the RPAC. If the Native Title and the Land Title claims are successful, future use of any Crown Land subject to those claims will need to be negotiated with the Native Title holders. Coast Community News asked Central Coast Council for an update on its progress with the development of the Centre. A written statement from the Council said: “There has long been a proposal to put a Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) on the Gosford Waterfront on the Gosford City Park site. “Council is evaluating this option but notes there is a Native Title claim over the land as well as a Land Title claim which needs to be considered.” This is the ﬁrst time that the Central Coast Council or the former Gosford Council have referred to the Native

The Pearl Beach Progress Association will be able to locate a deﬁbrillator on the beachfront, following negotiations with the Central Coast Council.

community on installation details. “Council’s initial view was centred around risk management and I think the meeting on Friday has satisfied staff that those issues can be managed. Association president Mr Ross Christie said the meeting with Council representatives had been positive. “We had a meeting on Friday morning and we got a letter of approval on Friday afternoon for a defibrillator on the beachfront,” Mr Christie said. “Everybody is fine and happy and negotiations are continuing about the location of other safety equipment,” he said. “Unfortunately we needed a public campaign to move things along a bit,” Mr Christie said in relation to the Central Coast Council’s initial refusal. Interview, Oct 24, 2016 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Interview, Oct 24, 2016 Ross Christie, Pearl Beach Progress Association Reporter: Jackie Pearson

The area subject to the Awabakal-Guringai Native Title claim currently being dealt with by the Federal Court

and Land Title claims as a factor in the location of the RPAC, at least in the past 18 months of coverage by Coast Community News. As previously reported in Coast Community News, the former Gosford City Council had talked to a number of developers to gauge interest in including the Regional Performing Arts Centre in their own development plans in locations other than Gosford City Park. The owners of the Mariners Plaza development (on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St) and the Waterside Development (corner of Mann St and Georgiana Tce) both said they had submitted plans

to Council indicating how a smaller version of a Performing Arts Centre could have been included in their development designs. At this stage, both the security of the NSW Government’s $12 million pledge and the location of the RPAC remain unresolved. Media statement, Oct 17, 2016 Central Coast Council media Interview, Oct 18, 2016 Lynne Hamilton, Darkinjung LALC Website, Oct 18, 2016 Register of Native Title Claim Details, NC2013/002 Awabakal and Guringai People

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

READ & SHARE WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU

“My NSW Labor NSW,” Sen O’Neill said. ell over 1,000 people attended the Wyong Hospital privatisation no certainty about their colleagues and I will “The Baird community rally at Morrie Breen Oval on Sunday, October future. own “There are areas stand with the community Government’s 17.

Local Labor MPs who addressed the rally said the turnout demonstrated widespread public concern about the NSW Government’s decision to invite private operators to upgrade and run Wyong Hospital. “The Wyong rally is just the start, with a series of events planned for regional locations where a public-private partnership model will be considered for hospital upgrades and construction,” said Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong, Mr

David Harris. Central Coast Labor MPs slammed the NSW Health Minister, Ms Jillian Skinner, for failing to consult with the community. “Throughout two elections, we did not hear a word from the Government about this plan,” Mr Harris said. “They have failed to treat our area with any respect or give us any say in decisions around our hospital. “I hope the Government is paying attention to the reaction

of our community. “This is not their hospital to sell,” he said. Federal Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride joined the debate. “Having worked at Wyong Hospital for the past 10 years, I know how dedicated our health workers are and the strain they work under caring for us,” Ms McBride said. “They don’t deserve this. “It is unacceptable that local health workers have been put in a position where they have

within the health system where the public-private partnership model is known to be inadequate. “How do we know this will not put more pressure on nearby public hospitals? “We have no information from the Government about how they plan to address these risks.” Member for the Entrance, Mr David Mehan said: “I am sure many more people will show their opposition to this Government and their unbridled attachment to privatisation.

every step of the way against the privatisation of Wyong Hospital,” Mr Mehan said. Federal Labor Senator, Deborah O’Neill, said the NSW Government’s own documents proved their privatisation model would be used for further hospital construction and upgrades. “The Government’s Public-Private Partnership approach, which will place Wyong Hospital in private hands, will potentially be used for other hospitals on the Central Coast and also affect all residents in

documents conﬁrm: ‘If other projects are assessed as being able to deliver … using this approach, then partnerships will be looked into’,” she said. “The public health system is not for sale. “The community rightly believes that our health system is not something a government can make a proﬁt from.”

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Joint media release, Oct 19, 2016 Heather Robison, ofﬁce of Emma McBride Media release, Oct 19, 2016 Scott Coomber, ofﬁce of Deborah O’Neill Jackie Pearson, journalist

From left, Jayden Gordon holidaying at Pearl Beach is taught about a rescue tube by Mr Dave Kennedy Photo Patrick Everett

November 3, 2016

Your independent local newspaper

high bar for DAs

The State Government has abandoned the Rawson Rd level crossing replacement project. Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Mr Duncan Gay, announced the decision in answer a question from Mr Walt Secord in the Legislative Council on October 20. According to Mr Gay, the overpass project would now cost the NSW Government a total of between $80 million and $115 million. The NSW Government originally promised $30 million towards the replacement of the crossing in 2011 as a major component of Mr Chris Holstein’s campaign to be elected as the Liberal Member for Gosford. Since then, the cost of replacing the level crossing has been revised upward on several occasions. The level crossing replacement project has been at a standstill since the completion of the pedestrian underpass in 2015. At the opening of the new pedestrian underpass, I committed

an extra $7 million towards the council’s proposed upgrade of the level crossing,” said Mr Gay. “This increased the overall commitment of the New South Wales Government at this location to $52 million because a total of $45 million had been committed towards a pedestrian and road solution at the level crossing. “Unsurprisingly, the cost estimate to achieve a solution at the level crossing increased from $52 million, which increased from the original $30 million, to be between $80 million and $115 million. “Following the cost estimate increase, I wrote to the council and advised that no further funding would be available for the proposal, which the council admitted it could not possibly afford itself. “Taxpayers should not be forced to foot an even larger bill.” Mr Gay said the Government had no responsibility for the roads involved. “Woy Woy Rd and Rawson Rd are regional roads under the care and control of the Central Coast

Council, previously the Gosford Council. “In other words, they are not state owned or managed roads,” he said. “Since 2011, the New South Wales Government has committed more than $36 million in grant funding to Gosford City Council for the upgrade and repair of council owned and managed roads. “This is equal to a 27 per cent increase in the grant funding compared to what Labor spent in its last term of Government. “The New South Wales Government also spent $178 million upgrading the West Gosford interchange to address trafﬁc demand on the Central Coast Highway and Brisbane Water Drive. “The latter is the key State road connection to the northern end of Woy Woy and this upgrade was open to trafﬁc in 2015,” Mr Gay said.

ifty objections will be the new minimum requirement for a development application to be automatically referred to a meeting of the Central Coast Council for determination.

Hansard, 20 Oct 2016 Duncan Gay, Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Reporter: Jackie Pearson More on level crossing - Page 13

THIS ISSUE contains 52 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

The sign at the front of Christ Church Gosford

ather Rod Bower, the Arch Deacon of the Anglican Diocese of Gosford, has said the Commonwealth Government’s proposed life ban on asylum seekers and refugees is a regressive law that is creating an apartheid situation that must be condemned by every decent Australian.

“The Government’s retrospective legislation on refugees is nothing more than creating a sub-class of human beings that no other respectable nation would be willing to sanction,” Father Bower said. “Australia has a weak and frightened Prime Minister promoting legislation on refugees that portrays us a weak and frightened nation,” he said. “We are better than that and we deserve better than this. “We must not let One Nation set the agenda on refugees, or anything else

for that matter. “We must not allow them to drag the political landscape even further to the right. “We must not allow the decent, compassionate soul of the Australian people to be destroyed.” Fr Bower used facebook to send a message to Federal Leader of the Opposition, Mr Bill Shorten. “You owe no allegiance to Kevin Rudd’s decision not to allow asylum seekers who arrive by boat to settle in Australia,” Fr Rod said in his post to Mr Shorten. “You, above all people,

know that this decision was made in an attempt to salvage some of the electoral furniture. “You now have the opportunity and the electoral space to formulate and prosecute a more humane and sustainable refugee policy. “Please do not waste this chance. “Oppose this cruel and evil legislation. “This retrospective law will cause the deaths of innocent, broken and desperate people.” Fr Bower’s four facebook posts on the proposed

legislation garnered over 12,000 likes, almost 4,000 shares and over 500 comments in three days. One comment read: “As an atheist, I feel a tad uncomfortable commenting on your page, but I wish all churches showed your humanity and humour; what a kinder and safer place the world would be.” Another said: “Father Rod, you are a Christian in the way I understood Christ to be, a champion of the desperate, vulnerable and marginalised; if there were more like you, my faith might still be intact”. Facebook, Nov 2, 2016 Father Rod Bower, Anglican Diocese of Gosford Jackie Pearson, journalist

E FRE

The Rawson Rd Level Crossing at Woy Woy

Government abandons level crossing project

e Frkeeone!

The new Council had attempted to set the bar at 100 submissions, but following public consultation, changed that requirement to 50 objections. The Council had further amended the new Public Submissions Policy to require two or more councillors to request DAs be considered at a public meeting instead of one councillor, as was the practice of the former Gosford Council. The word “submissions” was replaced with “objections” in the rewritten policy so that it will only be the number of submissions opposing a DA that will count towards the new minimum thresholds. These two late changes have not been the subject of further public consultation although a precedent was set earlier this year for an amended draft policy to be given a second public consultation period. In July, the Central Coast Council placed an amended Draft Code of Meeting Practice on public exhibition for a further 42 days as a result of amendments made after the initial period of public consultation. The Draft Code of Meeting Practice had initially been put on public

ion 406

Issue 145

Ph: 4325 7369

Regressive refugee law is Council sets creating an apartheid extremely situation in Australia

Defibrillator permitted at Pearl Beach The association’s initial application had been rejected by the council. The agreement came after an open letter from the association was published in the last edition of Peninsula News, The defibrillator will be located adjacent to the amenities block. Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds said Council staff and community representatives held a meeting on the morning of Friday, October 21, at the waterfront. “I had signalled my intention to review the decision and staff met with representatives of Progress Association on Friday at Pearl Beach,” Mr Reynolds said. “We have agreed on a suitable location for the defibrillator,” he said. “Staff will liaise further with the

Artwork from the National Native Title Tribunal

Ms Lynne Hamilton, Planning and Development Manager for the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, said the organisation lodged a Land Claim under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act with NSW Crown Land in 2014 over vacant Crown Land on the Gosford Waterfront. Ms Hamilton said the claim did not cover all Crown Land on the waterfront and Coast Community News has asked Crown Land NSW to conﬁrm that the claim does cover Gosford City Park. Ms Hamilton said such claims can take “a long, long time to resolve. “We still have land claims unresolved from the 1990s,” she said. According to the National Native Title Tribunal’s Register of Native Title Claims, the Awabakal and Guringai People have made a Native Title claim for the

31 October 2016

FREE

E FRE

Edition 405

Issue 144

Ph: 4325 7369

Native Title claims cast doubt over arts centre

THIS ISSUE contains 58 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

e Frkeeone!

FREE E FRE

Edition 404

exhibition following the May 25 Council meeting. Coast Community News asked Central Coast Council why it did not follow its own precedent and give the community an opportunity to comment on the latest amendments to its new Public Submissions Policy. A statement issued by Council on October 27, in response to the questions said: “Council considered a draft of the Public Submissions Policy at its meeting of July 27. “It was placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days (but not advertised in this newspaper), and public submissions were received. “The policy adopted by Council on October 26 reduced the threshold for referral of DAs to Council to better align with the community submissions. “As a result of feedback [the number] was reduced from 100 to 50, so no need for further consultation.” It appears there is no minimum standard for Councils to follow when consulting the community about the setting of policies, so technically, Council does not have to do any consultation with the public on such matters. Continued P12

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

READ & SHARE WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU

November 8, 2016

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 104

Comprehensive Wyong Grove rezoning proposal to go to NSW Department of Planning outique Wyong Living Pty Ltd has gained Central Coast Council support for a proposal to rezone parts of the former Wyong Grove Public School site from R2 Low Density Residential to R3 Medium Density Residential.

Floor space ratio and building heights will also need to be amended in Wyong Local Environment Plan 2013 (WLEP), if NSW Planning gives consent for a gateway determination. A portion of the former school site remains subject to a compulsory acquisition application that was lodged by the former Wyong Council and is expected to be concluded between November 2016 and January 2017. At Council’s ordinary meeting on October 26, Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, agreed that the latest rezoning proposal should be sent to the NSW Department of Planning for a gateway determination. Council will consult with landowners of surrounding properties to seek their support to be included in the revised planning proposal, as recommended by Council staff. If the proposal is successful, properties from 1 to 5 Ingram St, 1 to 17 Owen Ave and 1 to 5 North Rd, Wyong, will be rezoned for medium density residential

The subject site for the rezoning proposal is edged in red

development. The southern part of two lots at 1 North Rd will retain their low density residential zoning. The site is known as the Wyong Grove Community and Cultural Hub and is the home of the Wyong Drama Group and Musical Theatre Company. Wyong Grove Public School closed in June 2013 and Wyong Council entered a two-year lease with the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) in May 2014. However, DEC sold the site in October 2015, and in December, the former Wyong Council resolved to acquire the front portion of the former school to retain it as a community hub, and council is still awaiting the outcome

of its application to compulsorily acquire the site. A development a p p l i c a t i o n (DA/794/2016) was lodged with Council on 24 June 2016, for the demolition of all the existing buildings on the site, but has not yet been determined. The applicant lodged a request for a pre-Gateway review in respect of this planning proposal with the Department of Planning and Environment in August. The pre-Gateway review is yet to be considered by the Department and the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP). A report from the Central Coast Council’s Department of Environment and Planning to the October

The portion of the site subject to the compulsory acquisition application is edged in yellow

26 ordinary meeting said: “It is recommended that the planning proposal be amended and progressed in the following manner: rezone the majority of the subject site and those sites east of Owen Ave and south of Ingram St, to R3 Medium Density Residential; apply a maximum height of 16m and maximum Floor Space Ratop of 2.0:1 to the rezoned areas; Retain the R2 Low Density Residential zone over the south-western portion of the site which is currently utilised as the Wyong Grove community and cultural hub and is subject of the compulsory acquisition proposal; and, apply a Land Reservation Acquisition layer to the southern portion of the site to facilitate purchase of this portion of the site by Council.

“The planning proposal has been informed by a series of preliminary technical studies/investigations and it is considered that there is currently adequate information to support a rezoning of the site for a higher density residential use. “Further detailed works would be required to progress the planning proposal should a gateway determination be given. “The proposal will provide for increased housing density and expand the housing choice within 800m of the Wyong Train Station and within walking distance of facilities and services of the town centre. “WLEP only provides for limited areas of medium density residential land around

Wyong Town Centre, and this land is considered a reasonable expansion of the land use. “The indicative development concepts accompanying the planning proposal are very basic and will need to be further developed to address matters such as privacy, overshadowing and visual impact,” the report said. “Council’s Community and Culture Unit has advised that the rezoning should only progress on the northern portion of the lot, being the part which is not impacted by the compulsory acquisition proceedings. “Preliminary consultation has been undertaken with the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (L&HC), which owns four properties directly abutting this site, and a further six properties situated nearby. “NSW L&HC supports the expansion of the R3 Medium Density zone (together with a 2:1 FSR) to apply to their landholdings. “Expanding the R3 Medium Density zone (together with a 2:1 FSR) for land on the eastern side of Owen Ave, north of Ingram St and south of Cutler Dve is not recommended. “It is considered preferable to restrict the proposed R3 zone to the area south of Ingram St.

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Agenda item 3.4, Oct 26, 2016 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

14 November 201

Holstein questions level crossing decision man responsible for uring Liberal Government ding for the Rawson Rd l crossing replacement ect, former Member for ford Mr Chris Holstein, called on the State vernment to justify ndoning the project. r Holstein, now chair of the ral Coast Task Force, said Government needed to justify ning” the project just days Premier Mike Baird declared state had billions of dollars for structure. am seeking to remind the W Government that when you e a commitment you honour d here is a fine example of a mitment that was made that ot going to be honoured,” Mr tein said. e said the level crossing at h Woy Woy was “one of the t used level railway crossings SW”. For 40 years politicians, council residents have talked of oving the road at Bulls Hill and oving the unsafe rail crossing,” aid. There have been numerous s, due to incidents at the sing, accidents on Woy Woy or on Brisbane Water Dve traffic has been diverted caused traffic chaos on the nsula.” ccording to Mr Holstein, the of building a flyover was ored in the 1990s but the ept was rejected by politicians, cil and residents. n 2011, based on Gosford ncil’s estimated costings, I ht funding from the incoming ral Government to address the e with an expanded underpass e base of Bulls Hill and was essful,” Mr Holstein said, ring to his campaign for the of Gosford in the 2011 NSW ion. e said he had tried to get the acement of the crossing on the nda during previous attempts un for parliament but only eeded in the 2011 campaign. he level crossing replacement key to his 2011 election orm.

A northbound train approaches the level crossing at Woy Woy

Mr Holstein has been criticised for grossly under-estimating the cost of the project from the outset as progress drew to a standstill during the past year. Mr Holstein said State Members of Parliament were not responsible for the in-depth costing of major infrastructure projects. “We were in Opposition and could not get any proper costings from Railways or the department and Council’s costings said very clearly they would need to be reviewed and investigated along with the scope of the project,” he said. “There was a review of costings after the 2011 election and the scope of the project was reduced, and we decided we would look at it in stages,” he said. “For the next ﬁve years, studies were done, plans drawn, revised funding was approved and works commenced.”

The recent announcement by the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Mr Duncan Gay, that no further funding would be available for the project, begged more questions than it answered, Mr Holstein said. “Is there still a need to improve the road and remove the rail crossing? “Why, after ﬁve years of investigation and studies, which saw commencement, is it only now that the project is not worth it? “Why is the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce running the blame game rather than getting answers from the Government? “Many more questions should be asked and answered but if the answer to the ﬁrst question is yes – that the improvements are needed and people’s safety is still a concern – then why doesn’t the Peninsula deserve it?” Mr Holstein asked.

“Over two decades, the railway crossing has caused several incidents and has been dangerous. “Who from Council, our State Members or the Chamber of Commerce has been asking the Government for costings to justify its decision? “Is somebody playing with the ﬁgures and saying the full cost of the closure of the railway line at any given time is the cost of that one project?” Mr Holstein said he did not know why the project had been abandoned. “I don’t know if it is because of inﬂated costs, or that the seat of Gosford is held by a member in Opposition.” Mr Holstein said the Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, should also be asking questions of the Government. “The majority of people, apart from Peninsula residents, that

use that road are coming from th electorate of Terrigal,” he said. Mr Holstein said he believed th Peninsula Chamber of Commerc was also “throwing up a smok screen” instead of working o solutions. “We have a State Member. haven’t seen her. And then w have a Chamber of Commerc that wants to play a blame game “Council should be askin the government questions b we haven’t got any electe representatives to do that becaus we are in administration. “This issue has got to b answered. “It hasn’t been answered in m mind, and the people who shou be asking for answers are n doing so.” Mr Holstein said that the form Member for Terrigal, Mr Chr Harcher, had acknowledged 2011 that the railway crossin replacement would benefit th people of the Terrigal electorate. In terms of whether funds p aside by the NSW Government f the abandoned rail crossing shou be reallocated to other Peninsu projects, as suggested by th local Chamber of Commerc Mr Holstein said: “I am sure th projects Matthew Wales talk about are worthy too, but why doe he think the issue at the bottom Bulls Hill has gone away?” Local Liberal Members Parliament were not answering M Holstein’s questions last week. Member for Terrigal Mr Ada Crouch said that, because Rawso Rd was not in his electorat he would leave comment to th Parliamentary Secretary for th Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonal A statement from M MacDonald’s office said: “Th Minister has answered thes questions at length. “We have nothing further add.” Media release, 7 Nov 201 Interview, 8 Nov 201 Chris Holstein, Centr Coast Task Forc Email, 8 Nov 201 Debra Wales, Office Adam Crouc Email, 8 Nov 201 Chris Sullivan, Office Scot MacDona Reporter: Jackie Pearso

November 17, 2016

Your independent local newspaper

Consultation is insufﬁcient for Coastal Management Plan

Issue 146

Ph: 4325 7369

Crane collapses at a major building site

Mr Pat Aiken, Secretary of the Coastal Residents Association, said the consultation period for the community to respond to the draft SEPP, which closes on December 23, is too short. Mr Aiken said the one community meeting scheduled for the Central Coast, at Erina on December 9, is inadequate, given that the local region would be “one of the worst affected by sea level rise in the whole country”. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment, in conjunction with the Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage, is responsible for developing the new coastal management framework. The new SEPP is intended to support the State Government’s new Coastal Management Act 2016. “The Coastal Management SEPP will integrate and improve current coastal-related SEPPs and ensure that future coastal development is appropriate and sensitive to our coastal environment, and that we maintain public access to beaches and foreshore areas,” said the NSW Department of Planning and Environment web pages on the draft SEPP. “Once published, the

Coastal Management SEPP will be the single land use planning policy for coastal development. “The Coastal Management SEPP will also better equip councils and coastal communities to plan for, and effectively respond to, coastal challenges such as major storms, coastal erosion and climate change impacts.” Central Coast Council already has a Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plans (DCP) that include coastal hazard maps and provisions, which means mapped areas will become part of a Coastal Vulnerability area. Mr Aiken said the two zones that local land owners need to pay attention to when examining the draft SEPP are Coastal Wetlands and Coastal Vulnerability. The Department of Planning website links to a mapping tool that demonstrates how different parts of the Coast would be classiﬁed under the new SEPP. “People have a short time to look at their own particular situation and make a formal submission,” Mr Aiken said. Continued page 3

The collapsed 40 tonne crawler crane at 18 to 20 Kendall St, Gosford

n operator escaped without injury following a crane collapse at a major building site at 18 to 20 Kendall St, Gosford, on Monday, November 14.

their supply. Ausgrid reported that, by 3:00pm on Tuesday, November 15, 10 homes and businesses remained without power, but were expected to be reconnected to the network by around 4:00pm. Kendall St remained closed to all trafﬁc on Tuesday, November 15, and police advised motorists to avoid the area. SafeWork NSW conﬁrmed that it had sent an investigator to the site and would explore whether the accident was caused by any breach of work health and safety requirements. SafeWork took charge of the site of the accident and were not able to move the crane away from the site until the morning of Wednesday, November 16. Parts of the crane may need to be sent away for further testing and work would not be able to recommence on the construction site until

SafeWork NSW determined that the construction company was compliant with all SafeWork requirements. A statement from SafeWork NSW said: “Initial inquiries indicate that the 40 tonne crawler crane tipped over while slewing, bringing down power lines and damaging two motor vehicles before coming to rest on the road. “No workers were injured in the incident. “SafeWork NSW has directed the principal contractor to stop work and arrange for the crane to be safely removed from the site so it can be tested by an independent engineer. “SafeWork NSW’s investigation remains ongoing.” The original development consent for the $17.1 million, 48-unit residential ﬂat building at 18 to 20 Kendall St was granted by Gosford Council in two parts in November 2014 and

May 2015. Two Section 96 amendments were subsequently lodged and approved to add six units and then make amendments to the drive way, parking, utility spaces and the internal planning of various units. A construction certiﬁcate was granted by private certiﬁer, City Plan Gosford Pty Ltd, for commencement of bulk earthworks, basement parking and demolition of existing structures on October 31, 2016. Media release, Nov 14, 2016 NSW Police media Media statement, Nov 15, 2016 SafeWork NSW media Media statement, Nov 15, 2016 Zoe Allebone, Ausgrid Website, Nov 15, 2016 Central Coast Council Application Tracker, DA46276/2014 Jackie Pearson, journalist

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

READ & SHARE WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU

Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford - Phone: 4325 7369 - Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net - Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

www.gosfordnews.org

NEWS

Coast C Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 3 SShare

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au/news

Consultation is insufficient for Coastal Management Plan rom page 1

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reality of the State Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mapping shows that all ocean frontage property will be classified as in the Coastal Vulnerability area,â&#x20AC;? he said. According to Mr Aiken, land deemed â&#x20AC;&#x153;vulnerableâ&#x20AC;? to future hazards will be subject to additional scrutiny for development and could drop in value because potential buyers will be made aware of its status when they obtain a Section 149 planning certificate. This will be the case even if the property is only partly in the coastal zone. Mr Aiken said the maps that have been released with the draft SEPP do not include properties around Brisbane Water that are already known to be vulnerable to sea level rise and properties located near coastal wetlands may also be impacted. The NSW Government has pledged, as part of its coastal management agenda, to spend $87 million over five years on initiatives to protect vulnerable areas including revetments,

Maps produced by different levels of government are showing different levels of risk. The NSW Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s map (left) limits Coastal Hazards to beachfront suburbs (pink) but the Coastal Risk Australia map (right) shows many more areas at risk by 2100 at highest tide with sea level rise of 0.74m (blue)

beach nourishment and the building of groynes. Mr Aiken said the funding made available was inadequate and both NSW Government and Federal Government have hand balled the problem of sea level rise to local government â&#x20AC;&#x153;which doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money to address the problemâ&#x20AC;?. As a supporter of the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils, Mr Aiken said he was concerned that the direction

of the new Central Coast Council was still based on â&#x20AC;&#x153;planned retreatâ&#x20AC;? from flood-prone suburbs, with no just terms compensation for any property lost due to a coastal hazard and no will to work hand-in-hand with the community to develop an adaptation plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look at what the Central Coast Council is doing to the people of Wamberal,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people of the Central Coast should be demanding multiple

community meetings during the draft SEPP consultation period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you live on the beachfront or adjacent to wetlands, check that the area hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been reclassified. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have a property anywhere around Brisbane Water that you know is flood-prone that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been reclassified, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t foolishly think you are off the hook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This consultation is insufficient, the time allowed is too short, there is not

enough detail and there are omissions and errors in the mapping. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once this SEPP goes through, it will be the green light to stick it into every coastal resident,â&#x20AC;? he said. According to the Department of Planning, it is proposed that the Coastal Management SEPP will be reviewed within a year of commencement and again within five years of commencement, to provide a formal opportunity to consider how the policy is

operating in practice and review mapped areas based on new evidence. It will be possible for councils and members of the public to suggest changes to the maps at any time. Media release, Nov 14, 2016 Courtney Taylor, NSW Planning and Environment Interview, Nov 14, 2016 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Association Jackie Pearson, journalist

YEEESSSSS! Say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Optus at Imperial Centre

171 Mann Street, Gosford | 4324 4299 | www.imperialcentre.com.au |

/imperialcentregosfordcbd |

@imperialcentregosford

NEWS

Page 4 - Coast Community News - November 17, 7, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au/news

Residents warned not to act without approvals

Wamberal Beach referred to as “the forgotten twin”

he Community Environment Network (CEN) has called for action on the implementation of plans to help resolve coastal management issues at Wamberal Beach following claims that residents are taking action without the proper approvals.

Revetment work to protect Terrigal and (inset) storm damage at Wamberal in June

paper presented to the 2016 NSW Coastal Conference on Thursday, November 10, by Coastal Engineer, Mr Doug Lord, referred to Wamberal Beach as “the forgotten twin”.

“It’s a good call, because the recently amalgamated Central Coast Council has certainly dumped this unwanted child,” said Mr Pat Aiken, Secretary of the Coastal Residents Association. “While residents at Collaroy/Narrabeen Beach have been given a high level of support during and following the east coast low storm event of June this year, Central Coast Council has denied residents advice they promised, and has denied those residents the right to protect their properties in the face of the major coastal threat of coastal erosion, and to secure public safety,” Mr Aiken said. “One resident has been told to remove 300, onetonne sand bags, placed on his own land, because they

were the wrong fabric,” he said. “At Collaroy, they threw everything into the protection of homes, including the shell of a damaged swimming pool. “Just what does the Central Coast Council expect these desperate owners to do – watch their homes ripped apart by the next storm? “What has caused this huge disparity? “Is it the fact that the Northern Beaches electorates are represented by a Premier, State Ministers Hazard and Stokes, and ex-Prime Minister, Tony Abbott? “Or is it just plain old draconian government will that we have seen imposed on people who have offered to pay for the cost of temporary protection

while they wait for the “long-promised Wamberal Revetment?” “Beachfront property owners have offered to contribute to this 25 plus year proposal, now supposedly a critical part of Council’s Coastal Zone Management Plan for Wamberal Beach. “It will also protect a major arterial road, major services and hundreds of private homes. “Just a few hundred metres south, Council has spent millions over past years to protect Terrigal CBD businesses, public assets and private dwellings. “They continue to provide this coastal protection today by installing a rock wall on the northern end of Terrigal, denied at Wamberal for 25 years. “Major storms in the

past have destroyed homes and resulted in fear that the Wamberal Beach dune system would be breached, and still no action. “Just get on with it and apply for the State and Federal funding that is available together with the contribution of residents willing to contribute to the cost of what could become a world class tourist facility. “That’s if the Council can be visionary and willing to take the Central Coast Region forward. “This is not what was promised by Premier Baird and past Minister for the Central Coast, Mr Stokes. “Amalgamation was meant to give the Central Coast Region a fresh start, not drive it into the dark ages,” Mr Aiken said. Media release, Nov 7, 2016 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Association Central Coast

“Residents taking matters into their own hands is not the solution,” said John Asquith, CEN Chairman. “The coastal zone is a dynamic environment and the location of houses on a sand dune means that they are inevitably in an area of high risk,” Mr Asquith said. “The recent storms in June were not that unusual, yet they threatened many houses. “There are approximately 50 houses along this section of beach, and the residents need to act in a consistent way that is guided by experts,” he said. “Residents putting in place temporary structures without approval can have unintended consequences on adjacent properties and the beach itself. “It’s important property owners understand that there is a process around placement of temporary protection works, and they leave themselves exposed to legal action for illegal works or if a member of the public is killed or injured by illegal works. “In the case of Egger v Gosford City Council (1983), evidence was accepted by the court that an emergency seawall built to protect a unit block further up the beach from the Egger home in 1974 essentially directed the pounding surf of 1978

towards the Egger home and its neighbour. “This, together with a range of other factors, contributed to the Egger house and another house beside it falling into the sea in June 1978. “CEN also has concerns about the politics around the issue of coastal management. “Photos of MPs and Ministers filling sand bags might be great media but it will not save one house. “Collaroy and Wamberal beaches have similar issues. “However, the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for Wamberal needs to be signed off by the Minister so that council can get on with the job. “CEN supports local residents in the call for action to implement the CZMP that the former Gosford Council has been working on for the past three years. “It is currently awaiting sign off from the Minister for Planning and this should not be delayed any further. “The consequences of climate change are predicted to be even more frequent and more intense storm events, the problem is only going to get worse not better”. Media release, Nov 14, 2016 John Asquith, Community Environment Network

Renovating? Need New Blinds, Awnings or Shutters? Latest technology NOW AVAILABLE!!! Motorize your new roller blinds for $175. Control them from your mobile phone.# Call now for a free in home measure and quote. #

Some conditions apply. See website for details.

CHOOSE THE LOCAL EXPERTS AT 18/482 Pacific Highway, Wyoming. Ph : 02 4324 8800 www.premiershades.com.au

Coast C Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 5 SShare

“Analysis paralysis continues” - Central Coast Taskforce

he John Singleton-backed Central Coast Taskforce has labelled the Central Coast 2036 Regional Plan the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Taskforce Chair, former Gosford Mayor and state Member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein, said he believed the good in the plan was the direction, included in an accompanying implementation plan, to increase job containment in the region and strengthen the economic self-determination of the Aboriginal community. “The identification of new economic employment opportunities, especially for those who now have to travel outside the region for employment, is essential for the local economy, but also for the social well-being of the families, and community in general,” he said. The bad, according to Mr Holstein, came in the implementation plan’s lack of specific projects. “The previous 2012 plan had project and priority action on specific road and infrastructure projects, not so, the current plan,” he said. The new plan lists 110 actions with timing allocations of immediate,

short, medium or long term, and the Taskforce would like to see specific dates. “It should be noted that the nine actions marked as immediate are highlighted by words like “monitor”, “plan” or “review”,” Mr Holstein said. “One might question the commitment of the NSW Government to deliver the 28 short-term (three-to-five year) and one medium-term (five to 10 year) actions, with the next state election a little over 2 years away,” he said. “And then we come to the ugly: 72 of the 110 actions are strategies using key words like ‘Plan’, ‘Coordinate’, ‘Encourage’, ‘Enhance’, ‘Facilitate’, ‘Improve’, ‘Manage’ and that old favourite ‘Review’. “It’s hard to comprehend that after all of these years, we don’t know what’s needed and so the analysis paralysis continues. “If only a fraction of the funding for strategies was directed to actual projects, imagine what could be. “The performing Arts Centre for the waterfront is

a prime example.” Mr Holstein said he was also concerned that, of the 110 actions, the new Central Coast Council has lead responsibility for 91. “With less than 12 months before a democratic Council will be elected, and then the division into five wards, will there be a unified or divided direction by the elected representatives?” Mr Hostein asked. “The amalgamation of two councils into one was sound on the basis of having one voice for the Central Coast and the opportunities to leverage a greater share of government funding at both State and Federal level. “But the divide into five wards has the potential to lead to parochialism and self interest in decision making, including leading the implementation of the plan, and that would be ugly for all on the Central Coast,” he said. Media release, Oct 20, 2016 Chris Holstein, Central Coast Taskforce

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au/news

NEWS

“Lucy’s Lane” is a gazetted public road

The fenced off Baker Street extension

r Gavin Edgar, the Doma Group’s General Manager of Development, has rebutted some of the claims made by NSW Senator, Ms Deborah O’Neill, regarding ATO site in Baker St, Gosford, in Issue 145 of Coast Community News.

Mr Edgar said he wanted to rectify some errors of fact made by Sen O’Neill regarding the proposed Baker St extension, nicknamed “Lucy’s Lane” by NSW Labor. “I thought it appropriate to clarify some facts around the Baker St extension,” Mr Edgar said. “Baker St is zoned B4 Mixed Use and Chapter 4.4 of Gosford DCP 2013 applies to the road and the site “It is mandated by council

under their development controls for access to the former public school site. “Baker St is shown as a public road on DP 1210298. “This deposited plan was prepared and submitted by the NSW State Government and approved by Council prior to Doma Group purchasing the site. “A search of the history of Baker St, between Georgiana Tce and Vaughan Ave, by the Lands Office, would confirm that Baker St is a public road owned by

council. “It was dedicated as public road by Government Gazette on December 16, 1927. “Approval for works in Baker St was required under the Roads Act 1993 and is a condition of the DA approval. “This has been received by council,” Mr Edgar said. Media release, Nov 14, 2016 Gavin Edgar, Doma Group

SUNDAY - 8.00am till 1.00pm

Feast your eyes over these producers: Garden Fresh, Vegitali Pty Ltd, La Tartine, Over the Moon Milk, Egganic, Soda Bread

Bakery, Lincoln Red Beef, The Banana Bread Man, Hawkesbury Fresh Produce, Delightfully Fresh Organics, Tar 10, Bills

(Gosford Racecourse) WHEN: Every Sunday TIME:

8.00am till 1.00pm

NO DOGS

VENUE: The Entertainment Grounds

Rain, Hail or Shine

Enquiries: finefoodmarket@bigpond.com

Mob: 0427 630 144

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/ Gosfordcityfarmersmarket

Organic Bakery, Pattie Moi Designs, Little Creek Cheeses, Pokolbin Olives, Maxima Coffee, Wotton Valley Beef, Wattle Creek

Preserves, Jacques Kitchen, Larry’s Free Range Eggs, Peats Rigde Produce, The Apple Man, Meltic Beef plus many others.

Gosford City Farmers’ Market will feature a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, primary produce including gourmet jams and preserves, olive oil products, pestos, macadamia nuts and fresh home made products. The market will include other food related items as well as high quality “foodto-eat” vendors. Flowers, plants and trees will also be available for sale. Additionally the market will also feature hand-made products other than food such as artists, designers and other quality artifacts.

The market will operate each Sunday from 8.00am till 1.00pm Rain, Hail or Shine.

Gosford City Farmers’ Market Gosford Racecourse, 4 Racecourse Rd, Gosford West

NEWS

Page 6 - Coast Community News - November 17, 7, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au/news

A fair share of the Ausgrid lease revenue should come to the Central Coast he Central Coast does not appear to be getting its fair share of the $16.18 billion dollars raised by the NSW Government’s 99year lease of half of Ausgrid, according to the region’s Labor Opposition MPs.

According to Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, in the first round of job cuts leading to privatization, about 10 per cent of Central Coast Ausgrid workers lost their jobs. “Local Labor MP’s are concerned that this isn’t the only way the sale of Ausgrid by the Baird Government is letting the Coast down,” Mr Harris said. “There is a list of delayed and long awaited projects on the Central Coast that could be funded from the $16 billion from the asset sale. In the Gosford City area, according to Mr Harris, those unfunded projects include making the acknowledged black spot Langford Dve intersection at Kariong safe. Extra car spaces at Gosford train station should be another spending priority. The promised upgrade of the intersection of Empire

Bay Dve, Scenic Rd and Cochrane St in Kincumber also deserved a slice of the funding pie, he said. “Higher power prices, less jobs and a backlog of infrastructure not being built, what’s the benefit for Central Coast residents?” Mr Harris asked. “The Central Coast is roughly five per cent of the state’s population, five per cent of this sale price alone is $800 million. “Locals have a right to be angry, we have had among the most job losses due to this sale and yet, we don’t get our fair share of infrastructure funding,” he said. The Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government had achieved another outstanding result in its infrastructure program by entering into a binding agreement with an allAustralian consortium for the partial lease of Ausgrid.

“The transaction will deliver $16.2 billion to the State and will help fund critical infrastructure projects as part of our $20

are unlocking billions of dollars to fund new schools, hospitals, public transport and roads that will make a real difference to peoples’ lives. “The successful unsolicited proposal was by all-Australian firms, IFM Investors and

“Locals have a right to be angry, we have had among the most job losses due to this sale and yet, we don’t get our fair share of infrastructure funding” billion Rebuilding NSW plan,” Mr Crouch said. “This follows our successful $10.258 billion lease of TransGrid. “As the NSW Liberals and Nationals promised at the election, our poles and wires transactions

AustralianSuper, and was thoroughly assessed by government agencies and financial advisers within the strictest probity requirements. “The Price Commissioner, Professor Allan Fels AO, has signed off on the Ausgrid

transaction. “The consortium has also signed the Electricity Prices Guarantee which confirms total Ausgrid network charges will be lower in 2019 than they were in 2014. “The NSW Government will retain 49.6 per cent of Ausgrid and will have an ongoing role as the lessor of the business and an investor.” Mr Crouch said a comprehensive list of unions was associated with the superannuation funds that invested in Ausgrid. “This is amazing, given the enormously expensive and dishonest scare campaign using union members’ funds regarding the lease that was run prior to the 2015 election. “If it was so bad, how can you then invest in it? “This question needs to be put to all the Labor members, both State and Federal, on the Central Coast, as they all participated in the scare campaign.” According to Mr Crouch, the unions who’ve now invested in Ausgrid are:

Australian Council of Trade Unions; United Voice; Australian Workers Union; Australian Manufacturing Workers Union; Electrical Trade Union (ETU); Transport Workers Union (TWU); Australian Services Union (ASU); Unions NSW; Maritime Union of Australia; SA Unions; Health and Community Services Union; Health Services Union; Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch); Communication, Electrical and Plumbing Union; Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union; NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association; National Union of Workers; Independent Education Union; National Tertiary Education Union; and, the Queensland Council of Unions. Media release, Oct 24, 2016 Zachary Harrison, office of David Harris Email, Oct 21, 2016 Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal Jackie Pearson, journalist

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 7

When the Liberals win, you lose.

Lucy Wicks has FAILED the Coast

Revitalise Gosford CBD To the utter dismay of residents, Ms Wicks put the ATO on prime public land on the waterfront and not in the CBD where it is needed.

F3-M2 Link Construction started mid-2015: a full year late. That’s another year of traffic congestion from the Central Coast to Sydney.

“Unfortunately , the truth is that this litan y of broken promises by t he member for Robertson is not a surprise; it is a signature of the AbbottTurnbull government.” 6HQDWRU 'HE RUDK 2·1HLOO Senate Hansa rd, 9 Novemb er 2016

Investing in skills The Abbott-Turnbull Government continues to attack our higher education system with plans for $100,000 degrees.

$3m to upgrade local roads It has been 1169 days, and more than 16 reported accidents, since the promise to ﬁx the Langford Dr-Woy Woy Rd intersection.

$7m Kibbleplex Gosford was promised a facility with a university presence, a library and teleworking hub. It was sold to a developer.

Promise to help businesses employ Unemployment on the Coast is 5.9% and youth unemployment has rocketed to 15.8%. Another Liberal lie.

Only Labor will ﬁght for the Central Coast. Authorised by Senator Deborah O’Neill, 4 Ilya Avenue, Erina 2250

NEWS

Page 8 - Coast Community News - November 17, 7, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au/news

Crime account funds cameras

Moving hearings to Newcastle is unreasonable he NSW Department of Justice should be holding more, not less, NSW Consumer and Administrative Tribunal hearings on the Central Coast, according to NSW Shadow Attorney General, Mr Paul Lynch.

T From left: Ms Suzanne George, Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks, and Ms Jenny Cranna at the Skillion where one of the new cameras will be located

ederal Minister for Justice, Mr Michael Keenan, and Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, have announced that the funding agreement to deliver CCTV cameras for Terrigal and Copacabana has been executed and the project is ready to go ahead.

Ms Wicks said more than $550,000 in funding has been authorised under Safer Streets Round Two for use by Central Coast Council, delivering on a commitment made during the recent election campaign. “Many community members have raised concerns about safety in our community, on the road and on our streets,” Ms Wicks said. “This investment will

assist in deterring crime and anti-social behaviour in our community,” Mrs Wicks said. “The funding will deliver 16 new CCTV cameras across Terrigal and Copacabana as well as upgrading four existing cameras,” she said. “New CCTV cameras will be installed at a number of locations including the corner of Terrigal Dve and Havenview Rd, The Skillion lookout and in the Skate Park at Copacabana. “This money builds on the

$680,000 already delivered through the first round of Safer Streets funding, which provided CCTV cameras in locations including Kariong, Kincumber and Gosford.” Mr Keenan said only safe communities can be strong and prosperous, and the best way to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour is to prevent it from happening. “All Australians have the right to feel safe and secure in their community and Lucy Wicks has worked hard to

deliver this funding for the Central Coast,” Mr Keenan said. “Most importantly though, these funds are from the Proceeds of Crime Account, that is money taken from criminals and reinvested into preventing more crimes. “Our Government is delivering on its commitment to assist communities to deliver local solutions to crime hot-spots and antisocial behaviour.” Media release, Nov 14, 2016 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks

“The State Liberal Government is really taking the Central Coast for granted,” said Mr Lynch. “Their recent decision to limit and move the Gosford sittings of NCAT (the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal) will adversely affect users of the Tribunal who live on the Central Coast,” he said. “The Government established NCAT amidst great fanfare several years ago, but they haven’t matched their rhetoric with actual delivery of services. “NCAT not only moves from its current Gosford location to the Court House, but it goes from operating five days a week to only two days a week. “This means no conciliation room, which means a significant

limitation on the functions of NCAT on the Central Coast. “Moreover, it means disputed hearings will be heard in Newcastle not Gosford. “That is simply unreasonable. “NCAT is intended to be a quick, informal and effective way of resolving disputes. “That is the opposite of what has now happened.” Mr Lynch has posed questions in the NSW Parliament requesting the Attorney General give the reasons for the closure of the Gosford NCAT hearing rooms. An answer is expected from the Government by December 13. Media release, Nov 4, 2016 Loretta Fletcher, office of Paul Lynch

THE GRAND PAVILION Non veg & Veg THALI

MUM’s PLATTER

Chicken / Lamb & Beef Wrap Wr

SEAFOOD COMBO Lamb & Beef Combo

Lavish Combo of INDO-AUSSIE BIG BREKKIE

IN TERRIGAL Book Your Table Now ( 02 ) 43858892, ( 02 ) 43851673 e: contactthegrandpavilion@gmail.com, www.thegrandpavilion.com.au

Indian Style Fish & Chips

Breakfast kf t ti timings i : 7 am to t 11 am Lunch timings : 11 am to 2 pm

NEWS

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 9 Co SShare

Road resealing program underway

he resealing of 59 kilometres of Central Coast roads kicked off on November 7.

A number of streets will be resealed as part of Council’s Capital Works Program this year, providing safer roads for motorists. Central Coast Council’s Construction Manager, Mr Stuart Baverstock, said this resealing program reflects part of Council’s commitment to maintain and improve local roads for the community. “Resealing roads will extend the life of the road

and result in less long term road maintenance,” Mr Baverstock said. “The benefits the community can experience, because of this resealing work, is safer roads and money saved over the life of the road. “Council is responsible for over 2000 kilometres of sealed road pavement across our region and will continue to prioritise this work to meet the needs of

our community and help reduce accidents,” he added. A selection of the 59 kilometres of road to be resealed in the coming months include: Blood Tree Rd, Mangrove Mountain; Dog Trap Rd, Somersby; Kurrawa Ave, Point Clare; and, The Ridgeway, Lisarow. Media release, Nov 7, 2016 Central Coast Council Media

Highway report now online lanning is progressing for the Pacific Hwy upgrade at Lisarow, with the submissions report now online.

A Roads and Maritime Services spokesperson said the NSW Government allocated $7 million this financial year to continue planning for the upgrade. “The proposed upgrade involves widening the highway to provide two lanes in each direction, building a new bridge and traffic lights and improving pedestrian and cycleways along and across the highway,” the spokesperson said. “Roads and Maritime

thanks the community for commenting on the review of environmental factors and a species impact statement in August this year.” The Roads and Maritime spokesperson said key issues raised and responded to in the report included road design, biodiversity, traffic and transport congestion as well as access to public transport, flooding and hydrology, and access and impact to properties. “All submissions received were carefully considered

and no additional environmental assessments are required. “Roads and Maritime will now work with the Office of Environment and Heritage to seek agreement on the species impact statement to determine if the proposal will continue as proposed,” the spokesperson concluded. Media release, Nov 2, 2016 Roads and Maritime Services Media

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au/news

Coast had 12 finalists in Hunter housing awards

he Central Coast had 12 winners/finalists in the prestigious 2016 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards ceremony on October 22.

Over 500 members of the local residential construction industry were on hand when the winners and finalists were announced. Held before a crowd of local industry leaders and peers from across the Hunter and Central Coast regions, the awards acknowledge the talent of designers, builders, suppliers and manufacturers who plan and construct quality new homes, townhouses, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor projects. Living Green Designer Homes Pty Ltd, Mooney Mooney and Wamberal branches were two of the Coast’s big winners scoring five wins on the night including: Renovation/ Addition Project $250,000 - $500,000, Townhouse/ Villa Development over five Dwellings, Townhouse/ Villa Development of the Year (Wamberal branch), Townhouse/Villa

Development two-five Dwellings, and Green Smart Energy Efficiency (Mooney Mooney branch). Apollo Kitchens Terrigal, AspectZ Forresters Beach, and Planit Enterprises Pty Ltd Copacabana, were also winners on the night taking out the Kitchen $50,000$70,000 and Kitchen Design (Apollo Kitchens), Affordable Housing (Aspect Z) and Kitchen $25,000$35,000 (Planit Enterprises) categories. Tullipan Homes Pty Ltd Terrigal, BBM Constructions Pty Ltd MacMasters Beach, Planit Enterprises Pty Ltd Glenning Valley, Bon Detail and Design Terrigal and Vogue Kitchens Australia, Narara and Saratoga, were all finalists in their respective categories. HIA Hunter Executive Director, Mr Craig Jennion, said “HIA members are dedicated to achieving the very best workmanship and standards in every project

they undertake. “HIA’s Awards provide a tremendous opportunity for our members to showcase their projects and highlight building and design excellence,” he said. “HIA is delighted with the exceptional quality of entries and level of competition this year. “With a record number of entries, all winners and finalists should be proud to have reached the pinnacle of building standards demonstrated in these awards,” Mr Jennion added. Overall winners in major categories will now represent the HIA Hunter region at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards in 2017, to compete for national titles against winners from other HIA Regions. Media release, Oct 22, 2016 Craig Jennion, HIA Hunter Region

ADVERTISEMENT MENT

DE B O’N EIL L & LABOR

LUCY WICKS MP

2010-2013

800 50,000

Federal Member for Robertson

S & T H E L I B E RA L

BOATS

ILLEGAL ARRIVALS

No plan for new jobs and a campaign to prevent 600 new jobs for Gosford Less than 300 premises connected to a more expensive nbn rollout No plan for a Central Coast Medical School and Medical Research Institute

BOATS FOR 800 DAYS

ILLEGAL ARRIVALS

Delivering 600 new jobs for Gosford CBD Over 27,000 homes and businesses across Robertson can now connect to the nbn Central Coast Medical School, bringing health and education innovation

No plan to fix local roads

Fixing dangerous and poor quality local roads where it’s needed

No money invested to address mobile phone black spots

Working with local communities to address mobile phone black spots

Labor’s record for Robertson speaks for itself. Only the Liberals are committed to delivering for Robertson. Authorised by Lucy Wicks MP, Level 3 Riverside Park, 69 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford NSW 2250

NEWS

Page 10 - Coast Community News - November 17, 7, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au/

Vale Bill Denniss service to f a r e w e l l Mr William (Bill) Denniss of Kulnura was held on November 11.

“I reckon if there was an award for a genuine Aussie Battler, Bill would have been well qualified,” said his sister, Ms Clara Jones. Bill was the youngest of five children. Just prior to his birth, Bill’s father received head injuries in an accident caused by a local police officer. This resulted in his incarceration in Morriset, leaving his wife to raise the children alone. As she was technically not a widow, initially she was not entitled to a pension. All the family members were involved in growing vegetables, drying fruit for winter, picking fruit, flowers or chipping for neighbours to make ends meet. Bill excelled at school, but left at 14 and nine months to take up an apprenticeship with Col Kelly. Throughout his life, Bill continued to be

Bill Denniss with his organic produce

involved in the community, maintenance of tennis courts and establishing a tennis club, as well as running local dances. When he was about 21, doctors put him in a back brace and told him he would never do physical work

again. He fell in love and married. Determined to provide the best he could for his young family, he battled on, establishing his own carpet laying business. He worked long hours,

often not getting home until after midnight. Taking a job with Waltons he moved to Mudgee. There were now four children, Bill, Greg, Jennifer and Anthony. He received salesman of the year on several occasions, for some time taking on the responsibility of a relative’s toddler because they were not coping. Returning to the Coast, he re-established the carpet business but his marriage failed. Next he established a successful fruit and vegetable shop at Wyoming. By now a heart problem had been made far worse by a failed medical procedure, but the day came when he was told Coles Big Fresh was moving in next door and the manager had $1 million to put Bill out of business. Bill went to work to learn permaculture, then organic farming. He established Central Coast Organics, becoming President of the NSW Organic Farmers

Association, and travelled widely doing speaking tours. His expertise was recognised by international visitors to his farm. Bill was also involved in Australian Rules, becoming Chair of the Lakes Club and volunteer physio, filling in as a player when the team was short. Bill’s main fault was that he had a soft heart and would go out of his way to help anyone, often to his own detriment. I remember one debtor who owed many thousands of dollars and couldn’t pay, so Bill accepted a dog as part payment. A few weeks later that bloke was on a world cruise with his wife; I doubt he ever paid the debt. Bill fell in love again, marrying Cathie, and they had a son, Shannon. Bill was the main player in establishing the markets at Mangrove Mountain Hall. After some years and under new management, with a wealthy competitor, it was decided not to allow competition, so Bill was told

to go. In order to serve his regular customers, he set up down the road a bit. The other markets eventually moved to Peats Ridge, so Bill returned to the Hall. One day his sister Clara asked why he wasn’t giving like for like. His reply was typical of his attitude: ‘That’s no way to do business, others need to make a living too, if I don’t have what customers need, I just send them along to him’. For some years now Bill has managed Hunter Street Markets in Newcastle and was establishing a shop at Carrington. His family hopes to carry on with the business. Bill always said he wanted to go with his boots on and he did just that, set down the saw, looked up to smile at his young son and fell to the ground.

Submission, Nov 15, 2016 Clara Jones, on behalf of Bill’s family and friends

www.allgreenenvironmentalsolutions.com.au

All Green Environmental Solutions The Central Coast’s Leading Solar Installer Best Brands, Lowest Prices, Comprehensive warranties and after sales service. We supply and install Solar electricity and battery storage systems. Commercial lighting with huge rebates available on commercial through the NSW ESS scheme. Solar hot water installations with electric or gas boosters.

Don't let the others from out of town fool you into paying more by • Using misleading advertising. • Leaving products and metering out of their quote. • Telling you the rebate is ending! • Your quote will expire!! No companies from interstate, no hidden charges, no scare tactics, just the best deals around.

Call us today for an easy obligation free quote and see what our local staff can do for you. Russell Berry P: 4328 2997 - M: 0431 112 426

Rebecca Haak P: 4329 5689 - M: 0434 972 089

Scott Ford P: 4340 4689 - M: 0432 431 241

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 11 C SShare

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Management of Central Coast Tourism is set to undergo changes

Wicks claims credit for tourism increase ustralia welcomed more than eight million international tourists over the last 12 months, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, said this is the first time Australia has broken the eight million visitor mark, which is big news for the Central Coast. “The more international tourists we have coming to Australia, the more we can try and attract to visit the Central Coast. “I am focused on attracting more visitors to our beautiful region to grow our tourism industry and support local businesses,” Mrs Wicks said. Since 2013, growth in the tourism industry has supercharged, with visitor numbers breaking the six, seven, and now eight million mark. “This rapid rise has come on the back of strong Coalition Government support for the tourism industry.

“The tourism industry is growing three times faster under the Coalition Government than it was under the previous Labor Government,” Ms Wicks said. Ms Wicks said the Government’s support for the tourism industry hasn’t happened by accident. According to Ms Wicks, the Coalition: removed Labor’s carbon tax which slugged the tourism sector over $115 million in its first year alone; stopped Labor’s cuts to Tourism Australia and invested a record $639 million in Tourism Australia to promote Australia internationally; increased the number of markets that have access to online Visa lodgement from 72 to over 200, including China, India and Indonesia; announced a new 10-year multiple entry visitor Visa to encourage

repeat visitation from China; made Visa applications available online in Simplified Chinese, the first time Australia has trialled visa application lodgement in a language other than English; and, expanded international aviation capacity, including a tripling of gateway capacity between Australia and China. “Australia’s growth in the tourism sector continues to support Central Coast small businesses and generate local jobs,” Ms Wicks said. “To drive further growth from our largest tourism market, the Prime Minister and the Chinese President have jointly designated 2017 as the Australia-China Year of Tourism,” she said. Media release, Nov 10, 2016 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

NEWS

he management of Central Coast Tourism is set to undergo changes, starting with a report from staff, to be considered by the Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, at the next Central Coast Council meeting on November 23.

Council has confirmed the report will be placed in the public domain and not considered in a confidential session. “All I’d say is that tourism, in aggregate, is one of the biggest industries on the Coast,” Mr Reynolds said. “It is pushing $1 billion a year into the economy of the Central Coast,” he said. “This region’s asset base, its forests and beaches, are a great attractor.” Central Coast Tourism has been a Regional Tourism Organisation that has enjoyed annual funding of around $500,000 from the former Gosford Council and around $500,000 from the Wyong Council. However, its status has changed due to the NSW Government’s recent restructure of regional

tourism throughout the state. Both former Councils had resolved to continue funding Central Coast Tourism up to June 2017 in preparation for the expected changes at state level. “The Central Coast is now part of Sydney Surrounds North, so how does the Central Coast position itself to access that new structure?”, Mr Reynolds said in relation to what the report to the November 23 Council meeting would cover. “The details of how the NSW Government will fund the new structure are still being sorted out, and beneath that structure, we need to ensure that attention is being paid to the Central Coast as a priority. “The new structure has

a range of different areas included under one banner and we want to make sure the Central Coast is getting its fair share.” Mr Reynolds said he presumed one option that might be canvassed in the staff report would be bringing the management of the region’s tourism into Council instead of having Council continue to fund an external Tourism entity. “There are various iterations of doing it outside or in house, but that depends on the other workloads of the Council and whether it can provide sufficient high quality expert staff to get the job done,” he said. Interview, Nov 8, 2016 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council administrator

Local Narara company Aspect Z take out prestigious award Over 500 members of the local residential construction industry were on hand when the winners and finalists were announced at the prestigious 2016 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards ceremony recently held in Newcastle. Held before a crowd of local industry leaders and peers from across the Hunter and Central Coast regions, the awards acknowledge the talent of designers, builders, suppliers and manufacturers who plan and construct quality new homes, townhouses, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor projects. Local Narara based architects/Builders Aspect Z has another award to its credit, winning the HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Award in 2016, in the category of Affordable Housing for their granny flat at Forresters Beach. “This is a new Hunter award for 2016 that recognises a home or housing development that demonstrates innovation in the design and construction of homes which assists in delivering an affordable product”, said HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion.

Projects entered into this category were judged according to quality of workmanship, design efficiency, along with visual appeal, environmental efficiency, innovation and cost effective delivery. Judged by industry professionals, the inaugural winner the award was presented to Aspect Z for the first time by Sandra Feltham, Senior Community Planner for the Building Better Cities Committee of Newcastle City Council. Mr Jennion congratulated Aspect Z saying. “HIA is delighted with the exceptional quality of entries and level of competition this year. With a record number of entries all winners and finalists should be proud to have reached the pinnacle of building standards demonstrated in these awards,” he said. Aspect Z do not build your average granny flat. The details and materials selected are to a far higher standard of quality, aimed at superior building longevity and durability. The building represents a contemporary addition to the streetscape in terms of architecture. All facades have been broken down into a series of material combinations that are both durable and visually pleasing. Paula and Paul Zaia

NEWS

Page 12 - Coast Community News - November 17, 7, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Coast News article used as a basis for question in Federal Parliament ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has questioned Prime Minister, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, about the state of Australia’s border security policy.

Ms Wicks asked Prime Minister Turnbull directly to update the House of Representatives on the government’s efforts to combat people smuggling and to outline any impediments to keeping the borders secure. Mr Turnbull began his update by reiterating both the Rudd and Gillard Governments’ abandonment of the Howard Government’s border protection policies, and outlined how since then, more than 800 boats and 50,000 unauthorised arrivals had impacted Australia. “The Labor Government had utterly failed in its fundamental duty to Australians to keep their nation secure,” Mr Turnbull said. “Despite the pleas from the Coalition, the abandonment of John Howard’s border protection policies saw over 8,000 children put into immigration detention by Labor Governments and we saw, most tragically of all, 1,200 and more deaths at sea that we know about. “When Kevin Rudd came back as Prime Minister for his 100 days, he reopened

Ms Lucy Wicks

the offshore facilities on Nauru and Manus. “In July 2013, he said that nobody who seeks to come to Australia by boat shall ever be able to settle in Australia. “He finally realised that his policy had been a failure. “For three years, the government has been getting on with the job of cleaning up Labor’s mess,” Prime Minister Turnbull continued. “Under our Operation Sovereign Borders, there has not been a successful boat arrival in more than 800 days. “There have been no deaths at sea and 17 detention centres have been closed. “We have restored security to our borders and restored the integrity in our immigration system, which is the very foundation of the most successful multicultural society in the world and enables us to operate one of the most generous humanitarian programs in the world, increasing over the next few

years to 18,750 refugees every year, and that is in addition to the 12,000 in the special program from Syria and Iraq. “The threat is by no means over. “Complacency is a great enemy and that seems to have beset the Labor Party,” Mr Turnbull said. “During the election, the Leader of the Opposition said he was on a unity ticket with us. “Well, is he? “We have presented legislation which will do no more than put into law that which both sides of politics have said has been our unity ticket. “We call on the Leader of the Opposition to stand up to the Left in his party and support the bill. “Stand up for our border security and stand up against the people smugglers,” Mr Turnbull concluded. Ms Wicks propositioned Prime Minister Turnbull for this update following an article in the Coast Community News Issue

Dirty Tiles & Grout? ...Forget Pointless Scrubbing! crubb We Clean, Seal & Re-colour Tile & Grout Call now for your nearest GroutPro Specialist!

Tile Re-Grouting Tile Repairs Shower Glass Tile Anti-Slip Treatment Silicone Replacement

10OFF% Expiry 1/2/17

Call Paull at GroutPro GroutPro Gosford on 0452 540 054 • Franchises Available • www.groutpro.com.au

If you can’t wait to get your copy read it online! If you lent yours to someone that won’t give it back - read it online! Missed an edi on or want to re-read something - read it online! Simply go to www.centralcoastnews.net They’re all there and it’s FREE Want to share something you ﬁnd really interes ng, see www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

145, in which the Arch Deacon of the Anglican Diocese of Gosford, Father Rod Bower, compared the Commonwealth Government’s proposed life ban on asylum seekers and refugees to apartheid. In the same article, Fr Bower also condemned the One Nation Party and Prime Minister Turnbull’s refugee policy and beseeched Opposition Leader, Mr Bill Shorten, to produce a more “humane and sustainable refugee policy.” Labor Senator for New South Wales, Deborah O’Neill, responded by reiterating Labor’s commitment to ending the scourge of people smuggling. “Labor believes no individual who seeks to come here by the services of a people smuggler will be resettled in Australia,” Sen O’Neill said. “Asylum seekers have been held in indefinite detention because the Government has failed to secure viable third country settlement arrangements,” she said. “That should be the Government’s priority, not playing petty politics in Parliament. “I am pleased Ms Wicks has time to ask the Prime Minister scripted questions in Canberra but I am not surprised that she is more concerned about getting her face in the media than actually delivering for her electorate.” Media statement, Nov 15, 2016 Rhys Zorro, office of Deborah O’Neill Media statement, Nov 8, 2016 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks Dilon Luke, Journalist

Rob Noble has a more direct role in the Transition Program he Central Coast Council has amended its interim executive organisational structure to give CEO, Mr Rob Noble, a more direct role in the Transition Program.

The role of the Transition Program, according to a report from the CEO’s Unit to the October 26 ordinary Council meeting was: “Transforming the two former organisations into one customer focussed, innovative and professional Council for the Central Coast community”. “The Transition Program has been professionally and ably lead to date by Council’s Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Manager of Transition and Business Performance,” the report said. “As the Transition Program has unfolded, the Chief Executive Officer has determined that he needs to undertake a more direct role in the Program, by providing guidance and support to the Program staff in a direct reporting line.” As a result, the Executive Manager, Transition and Business Performance, Ms Janine McKenzie, will now report directly to Mr Noble instead of to the Chief Financial Officer, Mr Stephen Naven. The title of the position has also been changed to Executive Manager, Transformation and Business Performance. According to the report from the CEO’s Unit: “There are two members of staff affected by the proposed change. “One is subject to the Local Government (State) Awards 2014 and the other is not. “Neither is a member of

any union. “Both have been consulted about the proposed change and both agree to it. “The Council has the power to resolve to make the proposed change to the organisation structure of Council and, if the Council does so, the change will take effect from that resolution,” the report said. The Chief Information Officer, Mr David Kennedy, will continue to report to Mr Naven. As a result of the revised structure, Mr Noble will now have seven senior executive positions directly reporting to him. They are: Chief Financial Officer, Mr Stephen Naven; Acting Group Leader, Customer and Community Relationships, Mr Peter Cannizzaro; Group Leader, Assets Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling; Group Leader, Environment and Planning, Mr Scott Cox; Executive Manager, Transformation and Business Performance, Ms Janine McKenzie; Executive Manager, People and Culture, Ms Kellie Reeves; and, Executive Manager, Governance, Mr Brian Glendenning. Agenda item 6.6, Oct 26, 2016 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Website, Oct 27, 2016 Central Coast Council/about-council/ organisational-structure Jackie Pearson, journalist

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 13 C SShare

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

NEWS

School maintenance backlog highlighted

Broken tiles inside sports changerooms at Erina High School

Rusted downpipes at Erina High School

enator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill, and NSW Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, said children at schools in the state electorate of Terrigal were being forced to learn in second-rate settings as the state Government’s schools’ maintenance backlog grew.

According to the two Labor politicians, in the Terrigal electorate, currently held by Liberal MP, Mr Adam Crouch, the 10 most dilapidated schools have a combined backlog for maintenance, including toilet and sewer upgrades, carpet replacement, painting, fixing damaged roofs, installing guttering, replacing windows and other general repairs, worth $7.5 million. “Recent documents obtained by Labor show the individual maintenance backlog for 15 government schools in Terrigal as at June 30, with three schools needing repairs in excess of $1 million,” Sen O’Neill said. She said the most rundown school in the NSW electorate of Terrigal was Kincumber High School, which needed $1,387,790 worth of repairs and maintenance that was yet to be addressed. “This appalling state of affairs has worsened in Terrigal under the watch of the local member, Mr Crouch,” Sen O’Neill said. “Indeed, during the

recent federal election, Kincumber was a polling booth, and an ambulance was called twice during the day for people who had injured themselves in falls at the school. “So it is not only an unsuitable and unhealthy environment for our children to be learning in, but also a dangerous one.” Kincumber High parent, Ms Kelly Sadler, said it was disappointing for children to hear that Kincumber High School was continuing to have a backlog of maintenance repairs. “My daughter complains that even basic necessities such as toilets are a daily concern,” Ms Sadler, of Avoca Beach, said. “How are our children expected to learn and get the best out of their education when our schools are falling apart?” Labor MLC for Terrigal, Greg Donnelly, said: “Principals in the electorate of Terrigal are doing the best they can with the meagre resources that they have at their disposal. “Mr Baird needs to

explain to parents why he is allowing their children to sit in classrooms that fail to make the grade.” However, Liberal member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch said: “When the Liberal National Government was elected, we inherited a school infrastructure back log under NSW Labor in excess of $1 billion dollars, with no indication of how this would be addressed, given that NSW, under 16 years of Labor, had the worst economy in the country. “Over the first term of this government, we were able to reduce the NSW Education infrastructure backlog by more than $300 million, this also includes approximately $13 million being spent on maintenance and capital works on schools in the electorate of Terrigal, which again NSW Labor were never going to be able to address. “The $330 million allocation over the next two years will allow for planned and priority maintenance works to be undertaken in schools across the state,

Peeling paint at Erina High School

with the expected allocation for schools in the electorate of Terrigal being $3.5 million. “These works will focus on painting, repair/replacement of floor coverings and roof repairs; as well as some playground and stormwater and sewerage works. “Over the next two years, public schools in the electorate of Terrigal will receive additional funding from this program. “These comments from Senator O’Neill are a slap in the face to all of the hard working and dedicated Principals of all of our fantastic public schools given that they are the ones able to make the decisions on the infrastructure needs of their individual schools, and she should be ashamed of her comments. “Finally NSW Labor has

opposed every measure that this government has introduced that has allowed us to repair the economy, including the very successful leasing of the poles and wires, which continues to allow us to invest in upgrading our

outstanding state schools. Media release, Nov 15, 2016 Scott Coomber, office of Deborah O’Neill Media statement, Nov 15, 2016 Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal

Kariong Quality Come in and see Jake Forbes and team for all your award winning sausages and quality meat.

Try some of our new sausage varieties available every week

Mon - Fri 6.30am - 6.30pm Sat - Sun 6.00am - 4pm 4340 1064 - 1 Arunta Ave. Kariong

INSTEP FOOTWEAR Latest styles now in store

Gale

For all your kitchenware needs

Game Lower Level Imperial Shopping Centre Gosford - 4323 4855

Good old fashioned service with a smile Shop 136 - Imperial Shopping Centre - Gosford - 4324 2264

NEWS

Page 14 - Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 16 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Bold new waterfront plan has all the answers o s f o rd - b a s e d architects, ADG, has bravely taken a blank canvass and come up with their own brand new proposal for the Gosford waterfront.

ADG’s principal, Mr Anthony Kelly, said the Gosford Waterfront could be considered the playground to the Central Coast. “It may also be Gosford City’s answer to bringing the entire community together in transforming the Waterfront Precinct, refreshing it with a World Class Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, and enhancing its natural appeal, giving it a brandnew look that showcases our natural waterways and landscape,” Mr Kelly said. He said ADG Architects is focusing on a cumulative Masterplan for Gosford Waterfront which will incorporate community values and input, ultimately establishing a great sense of community feel and spirit within the Central Coast. “The plan will rejuvenate and revitalise the entire look and feel of the Waterfront, allowing the whole community to develop a great appreciation and sense of pride in the place they call home,” he said. The 2010 ‘Our City Our Destiny’ Gosford City Masterplan has been referenced closely, he said. The ADG vision for the waterfront would relocate Dane Dr (Central Cost Hwy) into an 800 metre underground, fourlane tunnel, beginning at the eastern end of Brian McGowan Bridge, allowing activation of pedestrian waterfront access. According to Mr Kelly, Dane Dr is the busiest road in Gosford. The 2010 Masterplan proposed traffic calming measures i.e. to slow it down, with parking on both sides. “This would cause major disruptions to traffic flow, particularly for commuters, and it also increases the width of the existing Dane Dr by 11 metres, posing an even greater

The landscaped waterfront area would reference local Indigenous themes and there would be a restaurant, café, bar and gallery precinct. An observation deck and lift would connect the waterfront and Poppy Park from the ANZAC memorial and Mann St. A water park could utilise the existing Gosford swimming pool and could include play equipment, small beaches and interactive water play. Underground parking for a further 500 cars and a bus pickup and drop-off area could link back into Gosford CBD. “The enhancement of this Waterfront precinct will showcase our natural waterway environment and encourage tourism and employment,” Mr Kelly said. “The development of various eateries, cafes, restaurants, bars and galleries will create greater local employment.

problem for pedestrians and a disconnect to the waterfront,” Mr Kelly said. The proposal includes the long-promised worldclass Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, which will feature a 1,000 seat concert hall, 500 seat theatre, two outdoor stages and 1,000 parking spaces. A grassed area for large outdoor events is also part of the new master plan, with a stage connected to the performing arts centre. In addition to the 1,000 parking spaces under the Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, a further 500 parking spaces would be made available under a Family/Active Precinct

directly accessed from the Gosford City Bypass and City Centre. The 2010 Masterplan saw the removal of most of the existing structures along the waterfront. “The ADG Architects plan includes retention of existing structures where possible for cost saving measures, such as the Iguana Joes building, which could be reworked into a Ferry Terminal connecting Brisbane Water communities.” Mr Kelly proposes converting the existing Iguana Joes building into a ferry terminal with rooftop bar, cafés and restaurants similar to a Manly Pier styled

“It will add value to the DA approvals and future development of the Gosford CBD. “This will be an area for all members of the community to enjoy and create their own stories and memories. “We are currently discussing this plan with local and state authorities, stakeholders and community groups. “It is an evolving plan taking on board suggestions and comments. “This will then be completed with proposed costings before Christmas as our 2016 Community Masterplan. “It will be an exceptionally collaborative approach and works in conjunction with the Central Coast Regional 2036 Plan which focuses on connecting communities.” Media release, Nov 2, 2016 Anthony Kelly, ADG Architects

entry to Gosford from Woy Woy, Saratoga, Davistown, or further afield. The ADG Masterplan is designed to address issues from the 2010 Masterplan and provide a vision that connects communities. It proposes a new Point Clare Cycleway on the edge of the railway causeway linking the Waterfront via Point Clare to Woy Woy. A cycleway and pedestrian path on the north side of the Brian McGowan Bridge would link West Gosford to the Stadium and Waterfront. A floating marina would be provided for small boats and family access to the waterfront.

Please donate now salvos.org.au | 13 SALVOS

November 17, 2016 - Page 15 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

FORUM

Bigger councils are not necessarily better just got off the phone to the general manager, Mr Yves Demarais, of Morin Heights, a town an hour north of Montreal in Quebec, Canada.

Morin Heights is a pretty place in low mountain terrain with a permanent population of 4,000, swelling by 1,500 in summer. The town is very small with about the same number shops as our Avoca Beach. I was phoning Yves because I used to own property there and had remembered one curious fact. Morin Heights, the same size as Avoca, has its own mayor and council. This is not an exceptional situation in Québec where, with 1,200 municipalities, many mayors and councils are presiding over communities of a similar size. How can they afford to have such an intimate level of local government? It’s an interesting question for us here as local government becomes less and less local. Before the recent amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils, we had 10 councillors for 180,000 people. Now, with the Central Coast Council, we will have 15 councillors representing 330,000 people. Crunching the numbers, that’s just one councillor for every 22,000, compared with Morin Heights where the ratio is one councillor for 650 people. Having lived in Morin Heights, ever since the amalgamation here, I’ve been wondering how they manage such a ratio and wondering if they are absurdly over-governed. Morin Heights Council, with 28 full time employees, delivers an array of services for so small a body. It looks after local roads, removes snow with its own snow truck, has a fire truck, a library, and delivers all sorts of other services. As you would expect, there is a regional authority

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 allowing municipalities to delegate maintenance of big infrastructures or major dossiers, such as regional planning, municipal court, regional recreation infrastructures, garbage, and highways, etc. The municipality is a member of the county of Pays d’en Haut, the MRC. This regional authority is run by a Prefect who presides over regular meetings, bringing together the municipal mayors of all the councils in the MRC. A regional authority may contain 10 councils. Whilst it all sounds expensive, and the local rates are high at around $3,000-$4,000 on average, Yves says people value the intimate contact that they have with local government and are prepared to pay for it. They also appreciate the lack of community conflicts which intimate connection helps deliver. Yves tells me that a few years ago, there was an attempted amalgamation, as has happened in Ontario, but according to him, there was almost a revolution, and the amalgamation was stopped in its tracks. One of the reasons for doing my research is the matter of the Avoca Theatre, an unresolved conflict which has been dragging on since 2003. I’ve begun to realise how ineffective our large council has been in resolving

the differences between the developers and the community over this matter. Such a festering situation just could not happen with Morin Heights, it seems. Community life here is typified by a never ending series of conflicts with local government, many over development issues, but also including the possible sale of green space. Most recently, council has been trying to impose new neoliberal regulations on the management of community halls, trying to turn them into money makers. We see this incessant conflict as just part of life, but in many other places in the developed world, the conflict we accept as normal either doesn’t happen or is far less. Yves told me remuneration is not high. The six councillors, elected for four years, get around $10,000 a year, whilst the mayor is on $23,000. Some of the councillors are retired people who take great pride in helping the community, whilst others are still working. Morin Heights has a strong environmental character which has been set down in their long-term planning. Whilst they are probusiness, any new business has to fit the character of the place, and people are generally happy with the town scale as it is. Everyone is aware that if you bring in more development, rates can go down, but it’s not a trade-off the locals want to make. Unemployment is low. The main business of the town is providing outdoor leisure opportunities, a key business in Avoca Beach as well. Email, Nov 15, 2016 Mike Rubbo, Avoca Continued in the next edition

Other Regional News - In brief Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260. Given the advent of a Central Coast Council, following is

a summary of news articles published in the most recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications. The full articles and more, as well as all previously published editions, can be seen on line on our website

www.CentralCoastNews.net Copies of these other publications may be obtained from our offices in Gosford, by subscription, or from a myriad of locations in the areas covered by each publication.

FREE

November 8, 2016

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 104

Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263.

Train Maintenance Facility’s environmental impact to be assessed

Comprehensive Wyong Grove rezoning proposal to go to NSW Department of Planning Boutique Wyong Living Pty Ltd has gained Central Coast Council support for a proposal to rezone parts of the former Wyong Grove Public School site from ...

The referral of the proposed Transport for NSW (TfNSW) intercity train ﬂeet maintenance facility at Kangy Angy to the Commonwealth Government for review ...

The upgrade of the major intersection at Wyong Rd, Enterprise Dr and Chittaway Rd at Chittaway Bay has been completed.

Stronger Communities Fund Community Grants Program recipients announced

Mike Campbell awarded the Allen Strom Hall of Fame Award

Fifty submissions required before a DA automatically goes to a council meeting

Central Coast Council has announced the ﬁrst round of funding as part of the Stronger Communities Fund Community Grants Program.

Central Coast local, Mike Campbell, was awarded the Allen Strom Hall of Fame Award 2016, connecting two identities involved with protecting the environment on the Coast.

Fifty objections will be the new minimum requirement for a development application to be automatically referred to a meeting of the Central Coast Council for determination.

Rezoning of land on the Fishing industry research western side of the M1 paper results in concerns over adjustment program Motorway supported

$28 million intersection upgrade completed

Second stage of The Entrance upgrade underway

A proposal to rezone parts of A new research paper has Work continues at Lakeside consumer Pde, The Entrance, as the Mardi Old Farm, at 414 Old highlighted Maitland Rd, Mardi, has been demand for locally sourced second stage of the upgrade and the ongoing gets underway. supported by Central Coast ﬁsh, impact the Council Administrator, Mr economic Ian Reynolds, following two commercial ﬁshing industry has on the Central ... periods of ... The full articles and more can be seen on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net

e Frkeeone! Ta

Edition 406

14 November 2016

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

Holstein questions level crossing decision

WaterNSW denies bore water crackdown

Homeless make use of cafe shelter

The man responsible for securing Liberal Government funding for the Rawson Rd level crossing replacement project, former Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein...

WaterNSW has denied that it was planning a statewide crackdown on bore water use.

Homeless people appear to be making good use of the shelter provided by the awning of the new unused kiosk at the redeveloped Woy Woy Oval, while ...

Sport and Rec camp may be leased

Residential flats proposed

Plans by the Baird Government to lease Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Camp have been uncovered after documents were leaked from the Ofﬁce of Sport.

A development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to build a $1 million three-unit residential ﬂat building at Berith St, Umina.

Application to realign boundaries

Police charge 21-yearold

Remembrance Day honoured

Central Coast Council has received an application to realign the boundaries of two lots in Ettalong.

A 21-year-old has been charged following an incident where a vehicle hit a power pole in Umina last month.

Five rescues in a weekend Central Coast Marine Rescue performed ﬁve rescues over the weekend of November 5 and 6.

Remembrance Day was honoured on the Peninsula on November 11 with memorial services at the Empire Bay Village Cenotaph, the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial at Ettalong and at ...

The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info

FORUM

Page 16 - Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 16 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Elected representatives ignore our pleas o any of our elected representatives listen to us?

Close Manus Island and Nauru detention centres, now. Desperate men, women and children are fleeing conflicts we have been implicated in and seeking sanctuary in Australia. How many times, here in Gosford and on the Central Coast, do we have to march, protest, call meetings, sign petitions, and plead with our local members of parliament to close the camps? The same efforts are still being repeated in similar regions throughout Australia, plus in the capital cities. Every relevant minister, shadow minster, backbencher, independent, senator, as well as the current and former prime ministers are being called upon to listen. Letters continue to flow from people of diverse political and religious persuasions. Many indigenous people, and everyone else whose descendants or themselves have arrived by ship or more recently by plane, since 1788, only 228 years ago, are also calling for offshore processing to stop. We may call Australia home, but the global conflict

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 areas have had civilizations forever, and in partnership with our allies, we appear to be determined to destroy these people, their history and their land. How many official negative reports does our government need to realise that our immoral treatment of our fellow human beings on Manus, Nauru, and some still on Christmas Island, is inhumane by any standards? We are all shamed by this behaviour. These are our Gulags. We cannot say we did not know, for daily, we read in our newspapers, nightly we see and hear on our televisions and ABC and SBS provide us with relevant documentaries. We are concerned, we have families, we do

Letter, Oct 21, 2016 Pamela Lemoine, East Gosford

If you’re reading this, so could up to 150,000 other people

Community Access

out to that many people using any other medium? Don’t be fooled by the hype, advertising in this newspaper is by far much better value for money than any other medium. Not only does it have the reach and readership within the area it covers, but readers can keep the advertisement and refer to it as often as they wish.

Call 4325 7369 to see how inexpensive it is.

enator Deborah O'Neill is on the warpath over the proposed access road to the new ATO building on Gosford waterfront (O'Neill calls on Wicks to stop the use of park land for an ATO access road, Coast Community News, November 3).

understand this basic human desire and human right to protect and care for our children. The incredible, obscene costs to our budget, to support and staff this inhumane treatment in such secrecy, coupled with a separate border control Navy, plus questionable handouts of money to other involved countries to sustain these operations is a national disgrace. Enough is enough. Listen to the people. We and the tragic individuals are bereft of all hope. Bring them back to Australia. They are our responsibility. The money, ours, squandered, could have by now housed, fed, educated and employed these people, who do have names and feelings, not just a number, to be welcomed, to become participating fellow Australians. Now is the time to restore hope, rekindle trust and see that justice is seen to be done.

Peninsula

Whose fault is it that Gosford is the way it is?

News

is printed on 100% recycled paper products, even the ink is made from vegetable matter. So when you’re done reading this paper please recycle it or give it to someone else to read

BE A LEADER

Join scouts

For information call 1800 SCOUTS (1800 726 887) or go to www.scouts.com.au

I note Ms O'Neill, typical of the way Labor addresses issues these days, gets fairly personal against Ms Wicks who, from my experience, is far from being out of touch with community issues as O'Neill wants us to believe. I also love the way Sen O'Neill claimed Labor will fight for the long-term revitalisation of Gosford, sensible development, et-al. I guess that's why Gosford is in the dilapidated state it is; Labor's great

FORUM efforts while in Government under Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd? At least Ms Wicks is focused on, and is getting results by, having the ATO relocated here and in championing the development of Gosford Hospital that will create more jobs and greater training opportunities for locals in the health sector.

Of course Labor doesn't want us to know these things because it's good news. As for the road through the park, I'm sure the Central Coast Council can tell us the reasons why this is necessary given its responsibilities for local infrastructure planning. Email, Nov 11, 2016 John George, Terrigal

Not all CBD development is good development write in response to Stine Haastrup’s online petition to stop the minority ruining Gosford revitalisation as published in Coast Community News.

Stine Haastrup believes that readers will accept revitalisation as encompassing, when it actually refers to flow on economic benefits for 18 supporters. In May 2012, Gosford Council and other interest groups supported the Gosford challenge, which proposed to construct two, seven storey commercial/ residential blocks, extending 100 metres into the Broadwater, complete with marine moving facilities. The development would have meant that the area from the railway line to Dane Drive would be off limits to the community. Spectators at the football stadium would have an unobstructed clear view

FORUM of fifty metres to the new U-shaped development. Revitalisation failed to persuade the public. Common sense combined with public outrage prevailed. In June 2015, the multistorey development was history and was replaced with seven pre-fabricated $1.6 million buildings for use as restaurants and small function facilities. Gosford Council’s CEO, Paul Anderson, said Gosford’s era of growth and opportunity had well and truly arrived over the last year. An estimated

development of $300 million has been downsized, replaced with a $1.6 million waterfront restaurant precinct. This is an example of the public administration that Stine Haastrup expects the community to accept. If the Gosford challenge of 2012 ticked all the boxes, why did it not proceed? Perhaps it was because it only ticked economic benefits and failed the revitalisation, transparency and accountability tests. This is why Gosford Waterfront Alliance will soon be represented in the Local Employer Council. Letter, Oct 28, 2016 Norman Harris, Umina

All aspects of small building work and property maintenance Now servicing Gosford and surrounding areas 25 years building experience

0414 486 515 NSW Building Lic #215846c

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 17 Coa SShare

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

ON THE BEAT

Coroner finds Kariong man died of traumatic asphyxia he findings into the Coronial Inquest into the death of Kariong man, Mr Michael Johnson, were released on November 2.

Mr Johnson died in 2014 after becoming trapped under his four wheel drive at a home he was doing construction work on in the Hunter Valley. Following his death, Mr Johnson’s family expressed several concerns over the series of events that lead to Mr Johnson’s accident and the following response of emergency services. Deputy State Coroner and Magistrate, Ms Teresa O’Sullivan, presided over the Inquest, with her overall aim being to specify the series of events that led up to Mr Johnson’s death, and to review the subsequent response of emergency services, following representations made by the deceased’s mother, Ms Sue Johnson. Eyewitnesses to Mr Johnson’s accident recalled that Mr Johnson had been drinking with other colleagues at the worksite during an afterhours barbecue, when he entered his vehicle and attempted to tow another colleague’s bogged vehicle. Mr Johnson, who was not wearing a seatbelt, then rolled his vehicle, becoming trapped underneath. In the findings introduction, Ms O’Sullivan stated: “Although there does not appear to be any significant conflict between eyewitnesses as to what was done or not done, there was some conflict as between those accounts and the family’s recollection of what they were told by eyewitnesses to the events of that evening, the next day, and some days following. “In fairness to those involved and to Michael’s family, evidence was heard

Kariong man Michael Johnson died after a tragic accident that left friends and family questioning the course of events that led to his death

regarding these accounts.” The findings detailed primary witness accounts in a breakdown of key events including: the accident, the triple zero call, the arrival and response of key emergency services such as the NSW Police and NSW Ambulance, and possible other attempts to free Mr Johnson. Following the accident, witnesses called triple zero. According to the NSW Ambulance Incident Detail Report, the call was made at exactly 12:17am. The witness who made the call also told the Inquest that he was advised by the operator not to attempt to move the vehicle. Witnesses also told investigators that they did make one attempt to move the vehicle with their own hands before NSW Police arrived on scene. Prior to their arrival, witnesses remained in contact with the triple zero operator and relayed information about Mr Johnson’s condition regarding his pulse and breathing for what witnesses estimated to be

YOUR SPONSORSHIP CAN CHANGE A DISADVANTAGED CHILD’S LIFE 1 in 10 Australian children are living in disadvantage*. They don’t have the basics they need for their education such as the right uniform, bag or even books. By sponsoring an Australian child today you will give them the essentials they need to succeed at school. *Australian Bureau of Statistics (2013).

CALL 1800 024 069 THESMITHFAMILY.COM.AU

20 to 30 minutes before police arrived. Witness descriptions of Mr Johnson detailed a rapid decline in his physical condition, including erratic breathing, weakening pulse and the purpling of his skin. Senior Constable Lana Mallam and Senior Constable Jonathon Cassidy arrived at about 12:38am. Sen Con Mallam went to Mr Johnson and could observe no signs of life, but a witness, who was nursing Mr Johnson’s head in his lap, said he could detect breathing. “Sen Con Mallam noticed that the tool box lid on the rear tray appeared to be keeping the vehicle propped slightly off the ground. Sen Con Mallam thought she told radio there may be a faint pulse; the VKG record said: ‘patient not in a good way, I think I have a faint pulse,’ at 12.41am, (Inquest Findings 2016).” Sen Con Mallam told the Inquest that she instructed witnesses at the scene not to attempt to move the vehicle until an ambulance

Sue Johnson on the last day of the Inquest

officer was present. Ambulance records show paramedic, Mr David Foote, arriving on scene at 12:49am and the Inquest heard how ambulance crews who did attend had to be contacted at their residences, as there was not an on-site presence at that time of night at the Singleton base. Officer Foote met up with two other paramedics at the ambulance station, and then drove separately to the scene while the others came in a rescue truck. When Mr Foote arrived, he found Mr Johnson unconscious with no pulse or respirations. He asked the bystanders to help lift the vehicle to release the compressive force so that Mr Johnson could be removed from under the vehicle. The ambulance protocol that he applied was to extract the patient as rapidly as possible in circumstances where they had not been trapped for an extensive period of time. CPR was carried out, but Mr Johnson was unable to be revived.

The Inquest was also told of one other attempt to free Mr Johnson. One witness told the Inquest that he had fetched a carjack after police arrived, but the jack was never utilised in the attempt to remove the vehicle from Mr Johnson. Ms Johnson also told investigators that a witness informed her a tractor had been called for to assist in the removal. The Inquest determined that the tractor was never actually called for, and that given the high pressure situation, the witness may have thought the call had been made when he relayed this information to Ms Johnson. Mr Johnson’s family raised several concerns over the events and actions of witnesses and emergency services that culminated in Mr Johnson’s death. Major concerns raised by Mr Johnson’s family included the time difference between the triple zero call and the arrival of NSW Ambulance Officers (32 minutes), the fact that a call was made to NSW

Fire Brigade but was the RFS called off and stood down, the lack of a CT scan following Mr Johnson’s death which could have revealed the presence of further injuries, and the duty of care ignored by Mr Johnson’s colleagues who failed to stop him from driving under the influence. In a victim impact statement, Ms Johnson told the Inquest the death of her “golden child” had devastated the lives of her family and that her son had been systematically failed by his friends and emergency services. “I don’t understand why everything that could go wrong, did go wrong that night,” Ms Johnson said in her statement. “The pain I feel at his loss is indescribable. “My son had a right to live and I believe that right was taken away from him.” Mr Johnson’s cause of death was ruled as traumatic asphyxia and medical experts involved in Mr Johnson’s post-mortem told the Inquest a CT scan had not been performed due to this ruling. Ms O’Sullivan also expressed her confidence in the findings of the medical personnel involved and that the evidence provided to these professionals indicated head injury was not the cause of death. Ms O’Sullivan also noted that a visual examination and x-ray also revealed no significant signs of head trauma. The Inquest concluded that Mr Johnson died of traumatic asphyxia due to the rolling of his vehicle and his being trapped beneath it. Ms O’Sullivan then closed the Inquest on November 1. Inquest Findings, Nov, 2, 2016 Teresa O’Sullivan, State Deputy Coroner Journalist, Dilon Luke

HEALTH

Page 18 - Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 16 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

New homes for residents of disability organisation ew homes for residents of Central Coast disability organisation, Fairhaven Services, will be officially opened by the NSW Minister for Disability Services, Mr John Ajaka, at Kincumber, on Friday, November 18.

The 10,400 square metre site has five purpose-built homes designed to address the specific support needs of people who live with intellectual and physical disabilities.

The project is a partnership between Fairhaven Services, who provided the land, and the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (Ageing, Disability and

Home Care), who funded the $4.5 million build. Features of the Kincumber development included: five fully accessible houses with either two, three or five bedroom shared living; rainwater tanks and greywater systems; photo voltaic cells for solar power and solar heating; ramps; low bench tops; wide halls; and, doorways. Janie Cruickshank, Contemporary Living Options Manager at Fairhaven Services, said she had been involved with the Project Implementation Committee (PIC) since formed in 2013. The PIC membership included representatives from NSW Family and Community Services, Urban Growth NSW, Fairhaven Services, family members of the potential residents and key personnel from the construction company. “This redevelopment project represents a significant cultural shift in societal attitudes towards how people with disability live their lives. “Large residential centres are no longer seen as an appropriate living option. “As with many in the community, our residents now live in a two, three or five bedroom home with housemates they have chosen.” “The smaller living

environment provides opportunity for each resident to be supported to develop skills associated with everyday home life, for example; cooking, grocery shopping at the local supermarket, maintaining the home, inviting friends to visit,” Ms Cruickshank said. “We’ve had a glimpse at the potential of many of our residents, while living in rental properties during the 12 month construction period. “As new skills around the home were learned, confidence grew. “We’re looking forward to further enhancing their wide variety of abilities to live a more independent life in their new homes and participate fully in their local community.” she added. Fairhaven Services, a not for profit organisation, has been providing employment, community and residential support for people living with disability on the Central Coast since 1962. F a i r h a v e n ’ s accommodation service supports 20 residents in six properties in the greater Gosford area. An additional two villas, currently under construction at Booker Bay, will be occupied by five residents living in rental accommodation until the project is completed. Media release, Nov 8, 2016 Janie Cruickshank, Fairhaven Services

A Night for Carly at the Central Coast Leagues Club he local community intends to give the Casper family a helping hand by holding a Night for Carly at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Saturday, November 19.

According to close family friend and event organiser, Mr Adam Johnson, Ms Carly Bright-Casper has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and all money raised will go towards her and her family. “Carly is a fit, strong and apparently healthy 30 year old woman, a loving mother and wife, a supportive sister and daughter, an awesome coach, a new teacher and fabulous friend to many,” Mr Johnson said. “She has triple negative breast cancer that has also been found in one of her lymph nodes. “Carly’s husband Grant,

has been off work to support Carly through tests and chemotherapy,” Mr Johnson said. The concert will include Something from Nothing (Foo Fighters Tribute), Darren Rolling Keys, Mirrabooka, Ohana and Rachael Sullivan. The doors open at 5:45pm with the bar and entertainment starting at 6:00pm. There will be lucky door prizes and silent auctions, and also raffles. Under 16s are free. Email, Oct 31, 2016 Adam Johnson, Wyoming

Central Coast

Proudly catering to the Central Coast community for almost 50 years.

Delicious Meals y Free Delivery Social Support

(02) 4357 8444

www.ccmow.com.au

Sponsored by

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 19 Coa SShare

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

HEALTH

Students raise funds in Relay for Life

Salvos celebrate ten years of counselling alvos Counselling officially recognised 10 years of service on the Central Coast with a celebratory morning tea at The Salvation Army, Erina, on November 7.

In the decade that Salvos Counselling has operated on the Central Coast the small team of dedicated counsellors has supported locals through a wide range of personal challenges and trauma. This longevity of service equates to more 2500 appointments, a proud achievement for Senior Counsellor, Ms Margaret Welch, and her team. “We are thrilled to be celebrating this important milestone and look forward to continuing to deliver a

caring and comprehensive counselling service to Central Coast residents. “Our team comprises of permanent staff and volunteers, each bringing a depth of professional experience and qualifications to the service. “This collective expertise allows us to provide counselling for people experiencing a range of personal issues including grief and loss, domestic violence, trauma, anxiety and depression”, Ms Welch said.

The service also offers relationship and family counselling services, with the team experienced in working with children, adolescents and parents, as well as individuals and couples. The ultimate aim of the service is to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of each and every client. Media release, Nov 4, 2016 Nicole Jenkinson, Salvos

55,000 white blooms at the Skillion

he Skillion at Terrigal will be covered in 55,000 white blooms as part of White Ribbon Day 2016.

Kicking off from 10am on November 27, a White Ribbon Day Walk will take place and culminate at the Skillion. The walk is at an easy pace and suitable for all fitness levels. Members of the community are invited to get involved and show their support by wearing a white shirt. A gold coin donation will also help with future campaigns. Supporters can enjoy a free sausage sizzle and guest speakers will address the crowds at the walk’s conclusion. “We want people to know that violence against women is unacceptable, it is never the victim’s fault. “Help is always available

and if you see something you should definitely say something. “People need to know that they can make a difference. “Bringing an end to violence against women will take a whole community approach”, said Ms Danielle Habib, Chairperson of the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee. “White Ribbon is part of a global movement that works through a primary prevention approach, understanding that men are central to achieving the social change necessary to prevent violence against women. “We engage men to stand up, speak out and act to influence the actions of some men and demand

change”, Ms Habib said. Through education, awareness-raising, marketing campaigns, partnerships and preventative programs, White Ribbon Day highlights the positive role men play in preventing violence against women and enabling them to be part of this social change. “We are holding this walk to help break the silence, raise awareness of the issues, and to raise the funds required to support work in bringing violence against women to an end”, Ms Habib said. Media release, Nov 3, 2016 Danielle Habib, Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee

enry Kendall High School teamed up with Terrigal High for the school‘s 13th Relay for Life on October 22.

Despite some initial rain, the partnership proved fruitful, with participants raising just over $2,000.

Total funds raised in 2016 was $2,352.85, which brings the 13 year total sum to $34,580.73.

Newsletter, Oct 21, 2016 Donna James, Henry Kendall High School

EDUCATION

Page 20 - Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Children’s Festival of Moving Stories to visit Gosford

Young Entrepreneur Support Award winners announced hree Central Coast senior high school Business Studies students have been rewarded for their creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and passion at the fourth annual Wild Fig Young Entrepreneur Support (YES) Awards.

Russ the Story Bus will visit Gosford as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival

ydney Writers’ Festival’s Children’s Festival of Moving Stories will be visiting Gosford for the first time on December 8 and 9.

Russ the Story Bus, adorned with Shaun Tan’s distinctive artwork from his acclaimed Rules of Summer, will travel with a special cargo of authors to meet children from Gosford East Public School and Woodport Public School. The 2016 Children’s Festival of Moving Stories features 30 of Australia’s most-loved children’s writers, as well as debut author, Richard Roxburgh (Artie and the Grime Wave). “The Children’s Festival of Moving Stories is part of a long-term strategy by Sydney Writers’ Festival to introduce young readers to authors and illustrators to inspire them in their own aspirations for the future,” said Ms Clare Sawyer,

recently appointed Sydney Writers’ Festival’s Head of Children’s Programs. The Children’s Festival of Moving Stories is a key part of Sydney Writers’ Festival’s ongoing commitment to presenting quality literary events for children. The program has been developed in consultation with teachers, parents, librarians, community groups and arts organisations. Shaun Tan, whose artwork adorns Russ, is known for his books The Rabbits, The Red Tree, Tales from Outer Suburbia, The Singing Bones and the wordless novel The Arrival, which have all been widely translated and enjoyed by readers of every age.

Russ the Story Bus is a mobile creative space where children can browse a library full of the latest children’s books, choose a book to take home, swap a book, settle down and listen to a story or learn how to create a story. Russ’s mission is to take stories out into regional NSW. Joining Russ for the ride to each school will be an Australian author or illustrator who will chat with children about their craft. This year’s talented lineup for the regional tour will be Judith Rossell and Tony Flowers. Media release, Nov 15, 2016 Julie Greksa, Zeitgeist Media

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

No partner necessary No special clothes - just soft shoes Lively music New dancers welcome

Janice on 4388 2253 Sandra on 4392 8716

$7 per Night Come and join in on the fun!

Winning student, Ewan Carmichael from Terrigal High School, was awarded $1,000 for his innovative and unique mobile laser tag business idea, Laser Tag Royale, which promises to bring the battle to you by catering for parties and festivals. Ewan has already created a fully-functioning website for his business and said his long-term goal was to create a laser tag theme park. Second place ($300) was awarded to Courtney McDermott from Wyong High School. Third place ($200) was awarded to Cooper Timewell from Central Coast Grammar School for Cura, a wrist device embedded with health analysis and GPS technology designed to combat heart disease on a grand scale. All three YES Awards

finalists pitched their business ideas in front of an audience of local business owners, teachers and parents, before being judged by a panel. All members of the judging panel, which included Mr Frank Sammut, Executive Officer of Manufacturing Connect Limited, and Chairman of the YES Awards Committee, and venture capitalist, Mr Bruce Cottrill, said the entries were outstanding and the decision to select a winner was very difficult. Student cash prizes were donated by Forsythes Recruitment and Bridgecoast Finance. The teacher of the winning student received a voucher to enjoy a complimentary dinner for two at L’Isle de France, Terrigal. Terrigal High Business Studies Teacher, Ms Dale Massie, said, “I cannot

thank Wild Fig enough for this wonderful opportunity for our students. “All three finalists were simply amazing; what a hard job it was for the judges. “Ewan has benefited immeasurably on so many levels.” Wild Fig Service Alliance is a not-for-profit organisation consisting of members representing a broad range of established businesses on the Central Coast who are collectively focused on improving service standards within their own businesses and the local community. The Young Entrepreneur Support (YES) Program was launched in 2013 as part of Wild Fig’s commitment to supporting local youth. Media release, Nov 15, 2016 Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

Year 6 students hear about local services

ach year Chertsey Primary School invites local agencies that service youth, to the school, to speak with Year 6 students.

“This year we had Central Coast Youth Services, Headspace and Regional Youth Support Services come and talk to our Year 6 students about the local services available to them,”

said Chertsey School Chaplain, Donna Knee. “Lots of information about local activities and events that children can be involved in is introduced and talked about,” Ms Knee

said. Newsletter, Nov 15, 2016 Donna Knee, Chertsey Primary School

Every three minutes there are two reports of child abuse/neglect.* In 2008-2009, more than 930 new reports of child abuse per day. This means that there were two reports of abuse or neglect of a child for every three minutes of a day. Our kids need our protection now!

To reach out to a young person in need, please call our donation hotline on 1800 06 22 88 or donate online at www.youthoffthestreets.com.au. *AIHW, 2008-2009.

Youth Off The Streets is a registered charity helping the nation’s most disadvantaged youth to turn their lives around.

www.youthoffthestreets.com.au

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 21 C SShare

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Acknowledgement of Country for Narara Public School to be developed

School holds Remembrance Day Service

chool leaders and older Aboriginal students at Narara Public School will hold a workshop on Thursday, November 17, to develop an Acknowledgement of Country for the school.

“This will involve developing an authentic Acknowledgement of Country for Narara Public School which we can use at our major events,” said Narara Public School Principal, Mr Dave Stitt.

“The Department of Education is also using this workshop to celebrate and promote the process,” Mr Stitt said. “Our children will be used as the example and model for other schools

EDUCATION

undergoing the same process in the future. “We look forward to seeing the results,” he said. Newsletter, Nov 14, 2016 Dave Stitt, Narara Public School

Award winning illustrator to visit school

hildren’s book illustrator and cartoonist, Mr Jules Faber, will visit Wyoming Public School on November 29.

Mr Faber will attend as a role model for the children’s charitable foundation, Books in Homes Australia, which provides books of choice to families and children living in remote or low socio-economic circumstances. Books in Homes ensures access to crucial early literary engagement and the development of reading skills. Mr Faber has illustrated 21 books and won the 2014 Books of the Year Award at the Australian Book Industry Awards, with comedian and television personality Anh Do, for their book, “WeirDo.” Mr Faber is also the

winner of three prizes in the Rotary Cartoon Awards, Best Comic Strip and is the third term president of the Australian Cartoonists’ Association, the world’s oldest cartooning organisation. Growing up in a large family and a lot of noise and clamour, books were my escape into a world where I could be alone and enjoy wild adventures or peaceful silence,” Mr Faber said. “I’ll read every day of my life. because it sets me completely free. “Now I just want to share my love of books with children who might not have had the opportunities I

did to engage with them, or build their own library,” he added. Wyoming Public School Principal, Ms Rebecca Wild, said the school loved being a part of the Books in Homes program. “We are very grateful to Books in Homes and Scholastic Australia for their continued support in allowing our students to access beautifully illustrated high quality literature through this wonderful program,” Ms Wild said. Media release, Nov 9, 2016 Julie Ditrich, Books in Homes Australia

The Fletcher Gallery ART CLASSES + WORKSHOPS AT SPRINGFIELD PRIVATE TUITION FOR DETAILS CONTACT ZOE FLETCHER www.zoefletcher.com 4324 2801 or 0497 766 522 zoefletcher_1@hotmail.com

those who have lost their lives in wars and battles. The service was also attended by Point Clare

residents and invited guests. Submission, Nov 11, 2016 Robert Findley, Point Clare

School bands win medals

hertsey Primary School will be running a Reverse Santa in the weeks remaining before the school year ends. a Christmas tree in the school’s library. The designated charity for Reverse Santa gifts is Coast Shelter.

The captains of Point Clair Public School attended the ceremony and laid a wreath to commemorate all

Reverse Santa at Chertsey Students are asked to bring a gift for less fortunate children. The gifts are collected by Santa and placed under

Remembrance Day Service was held at the Point Clare Community Hall to commemorate 98 years since the signing of the Armistice to end World War One.

Newsletter, Nov 15, 2016 Toni Skinner, Chertsey Primary School

he Narara Public School Training and Concert Bands competed at the Central Coast Band Festival on the weekend of November 12 and 13.

Both Narara bands finished with a silver medal. The competition includes

DYSLEXIA OR LEARNING DIFFICULTIES? Some children experience reading and learning difficulties as a result of visual perception problems caused by Irlen Syndrome/Scotopic Sensitivity Irlen Syndrome can cause Dyslexia and difficulties with: • Spelling • Writing • Comprehension• Concentration • Fatigue • Eye Strain

IRLEN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC NEWCASTLE

Appointments available in Wyong When: 9 December 2016 - Where: Nexus Smart Hub Business Centre - 4 Amy Close, North Wyong 2259

Ph: 02 4955 6904

primary school bands from around the Central Coast.

Newsletter, Nov 14, 2016 David Stitt, Narara Public School

OUT&ABOUT

Page 22 - Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Pedal-powered cinema system to be used at Kariong

Big Screen Movie Night at Chertsey hertsey Primary School will b e holding a Big Screen Movie Night on Thursday, December 1, and the whole community is invited.

“Th s w be poss b e by us ng a huge nfla ab e mov e sc een ha we w se up on he ova ” sa d Che sey P nc pa Ms Ton Sk nne “The even ng w commence a 6 30pm w h he mov e es ma ed o beg n a 7 45pm

The peda -powe ed sound and c nema sys em n use

“The n gh w beg n w h some Ch s mas Ca o s and a sausage s zz e o owed by he sc een ng o ou mov e “We wou d ke o nv e a o he commun y … o a Che sey Connec ons even ng unde he s a s “A you have o do s b ng a cha o a b anke o

s on “A ba becue w be ava ab e bu ee ee o b ng a p cn c d nne w h you you p e e o b ng you own ” News e er Nov 15 2016 Ton Sk nner Cher sey Pr mary Schoo

Holly Hunter wins short story competition, youth category

orth Gosford s Ms Holly Hunter won Central Coast Council s Short Story Competition, Youth category.

The new sys em s pu oge he by vo un ee s a Ka ong Eco Ga den

ariong Eco Garden is now the proud caretaker of a pedalpowered cinema system, just in time for its Four Seasons event to celebrate Spring.

The Ga den w hos a na u e-powe ed fi ms and cand e mak ng even on Sa u day Novembe 19 “F nd ou mo e abou enewab e ene gy so u ons and en oy he Ecope a env onmen a cho whose s ong env onmen a messages encou age pos ve change n peop es

hough s and ac ons ” sa d John W gg n om Ka ong Eco Ga den “Jump on a b ke o en oy wa ch ng o he s peda he hea s ou o un he mov e p o ec o sc een ng sho fi ms om Beyond Ze o Em ss ons so a he ma exp ana ons and o he new ways o mak ng powe ha

don depend on oss ue s “BBQ sa ads and sp nach qu che om he ga den w be ava ab e o sa e o owed by cakes ea and co ee “The even s ee and he e a e ucky doo p zes o be won o hose who make a $5 dona on “Cand e-mak ng o he k ds w be o s o un and some h ng o ake home o hose n gh s when you a e sav ng powe The Eco Ga den acqu ed he peda -powe ed c nema sys em w h he suppo o Take 3 o he Sea and Cen a Coas Counc M T m S ve wood om Take 3 a ned And ew W gh James W gh Ma Todd and E a Bou ke so hey a e ab e o ope a e he sys em The Ga den s now p ann ng a peda powe ed Ea h Hou even n 2017 and a so we comes nqu es om g oups and o gan sa ons n e es ed n us ng he sys em

Ms Hun e won he ca ego y o he soy Candace Th s s he fi h consecu ve yea he compe on has been he d bu he fi s me he compe on has been he d ac oss he who e Cen a Coas eg on The compe on a ms o boos he p ofi e o c ea ve w ng on he Coas wh e p ov d ng a p a o m o hope u au ho s o be d scove ed and ce eb a ed Counc s Sec on Manage o L b a y Se v ces Ms And ea Edwa ds sa d she was de gh ed w h he esponse om he commun y “We ece ved a eco d numbe o 224 en es “See ng peop e o a ages ge nvo ved s an as c ” Ms Edwa ds sa d “We ee ve y s ong y abou be ng ab e o engage w h ou commun y no

FREE

September 13, 2016

August 16, 2016

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 98

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Med a re ease Nov 1 2016 Cen ra Coas Counc Med a

FREE

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

October 11, 2016

Issue 1

Artist’s impression released for Lakeside Plaza redevelopment

November 8, 2016

Issue 102

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 Newman. include a residential ‘Oasis’ ﬂoor protected surrounded by restaurants, designs. Lakeside Plaza “We have been working tower and hotel tower, all from the sun and rain cafes, hospitality venues on the one site that covers on the fourth level, and specialist retail that proprietor Mr Bob Dunnet closely with the owners providing pool facilities, would make it popular said “The design has been and their representatives

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. The Australian Coal Alliance has also raised concerns about mine subsidence, air extraction from the proposed mine and that approval of the project could allow dumping of water into 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 coal allowing an underground stock pile, located within August 30, in2016 coal mine the Sydney 200 metres of Blue Haven Hills District with a coal homes. loader in the middle A nine-storey coal of Castle Hill,” said loader would also be the Australian Coal visible from Blue Haven Alliance’s Water Not An underground shearer that grinds coal from the seam, dumps it on a conveyor and and would come within lets the roof of the mine fall down behind it that could cause subsidence and damage to the water aquifer Coal Campaign Director, 300 metres of houses Spokesperson for The “But the commission Mr Alan Hayes. in the new residential catchment, a catchment promise. “When you talk about “If the Baird Greens Central Coast, even found KORES’ suburb to be developed that supplies water to 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 He said KORES, the taxpayers’ money in attended the meeting, the mine overblown about fine micro particles Aboriginal Land Council. Government Caroona, then we have said: “The proposal is and not particularly (micron) that can’t be The amended Korean seen by the naked eye development application owned mining company every right to expect the that the conveyor belt compelling,” she said. The clincher, for Ms da but are carried many and Environmental that holds the mining same here, particularly and stock pile will be Impact Statement are exploration licence, is given their previous operating 24 hours and Costa, was that KORES’ kilometres by the wind suffering election promises. seven days a week for own Environmental and will get into your currently on public reportedly financial issues, raising “To continue to ignore 30 years, so freight trains Impact Statement lungs and cause all sorts exhibition. Mr Harris said he more doubts about the their solemn commitment will be loading coal from conceded that a coal mine of respiratory problems,” called on the NSW viability of the proposed is nothing more than an un-covered conveyor in such a populated area Mr Hayes said. “The NSW belt around the clock.” political bastardry.” “could increase mortality Baird Government to project. “The Wallarah 2 mine According to Ms da by one in 100,000 people Government wants the An earlier Australian buy back the Wallarah whole northern area of the 2 exploration licence proposal has been a major Coal Alliance meeting Costa, the only part of the per year. “There are over Central Coast zoned for after the government election issue since 2011 was held at Wyong RSL development application confirmed they would 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 the community about the is the mechanism for the Central Coast so that young family, would you BHP $220 million to buy level. “It featured heavily latest attempts by KORES getting the coal from the is three deaths per year,” go to coal mine central to back their mining licence raise your children?” he she said. for the proposed Caroona most recently in the 2016 to have the Wallarah 2 mine to the train. According to Ms said. She said the mine in the Liverpool Federal election, when underground coal mine Labor won the seat of approved by the NSW NSW Government’s da Costa, community plains. Media release, Aug 12, 2016 Assessment requirement for the members at the August “The Baird /O’Farrell Dobell on a platform Planning Zachary Harrison, office of Commission as a State Planning Assessment 10 meeting expressed a government promised to opposing the mine. David Harris “Mike Baird was the Significant Development. Commission to “prioritise sense of frustration that Interview, Aug 12, 2016 stop Wallarah 2 in 2011 as Kate da Costa, The meeting was economic outcomes” they had been fighting the an election commitment,” Shadow Treasurer in Central Coast Greens 2011, and must have attended by around 180 when assessing Wallarah 2 coal mine for Mr Harris said. Interview, Aug 12, 2016 “The proposed supported the infamous locals who came from as developments, meant the 11 years. Alan Hayes, Australian Coal “This is an important Wallarah 2 project would Liberal ‘No ifs, no buts, far afield as The Entrance mine’s approval was still Alliance fight to win, and the Blue a possibility. Jackie Pearson, journalist be beneath our water a guarantee’ election and Terrigal.

Muck raking tabloid journalism nalism at its worst

Magazine, 1 Jul 2012 Edgar Adams, Central Coast Business Review 8 Aug 2012 Wy Wyong Council Media

The Central Coast FREE

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

January 31, 2013

Issue 13

The evening also paid time for many other Volunteer Award went tribute to other members community causes to Mr Allen Currie of the Wyong Shire including the Wyong and the Youth of the community who have Shire Community Year award went to Ms aided others through a Nursery, Tuggerah Rachel Davis. service. Lakes Reserve Trust, Other winners 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 was responsible for for Empowering and Culture division, obtaining almost $1 Aboriginal Women and martial artist Mr John million in grants to help Wyong Shire Council’s Gill in the Sportsperson the community. Vision Committee. of the Year category, Mr Ms Penning’s work Last year Marlene was Tim Silverwood from 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 an Plain Management the work of outstanding Committee, The volunteers in regional Entrance Community and rural areas. Precinct Committee, Wyong Shire The Entrance North Council’s Australia Day Progress Association award for a Business and Wycare. Person went to Mr Don Ms Pennings has Dagger. also volunteered her The Community

The Central Coast FREE

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

July 18, 2013

Issue 25

Education Precinct Preliminary Project Plan endorsed

FRREEEEE FRE W

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

The Central Coast

Issue 99

September Septem tember ember 27, 20166

Your You Yo ouuur independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

FREE

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 been very pleased with Jamie Briggs. “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. 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 regarding planning and airport help us tackle the vote to get the land 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, for federal funding for local jobs, tourism and on the Coast. said. “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 Council will also drainage and sporting and The decision to Media release, 26 Jun 2014 “It also contains proposed airport site and over 144 recreational facilities. purchase the land other projects in the north Wyong Council Media an existing Part 3A purchase 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

the Wyong Shire

He described the US-based AAI as a “burgeoning company”. “If that’s how every burgeoning company that wants to move its business to the Central Coast gets treated, then they will soon realise this is not a region they want to come to.” Mr Noble said he was confident Council staff had done their due diligence thoroughly. “My understanding is AAI will be refurbishing planes and eventually building new ones. “We are confident they have the wherewithal, the authorisation and the legal capacity to do what they have said they will Area do. to be retained company has the Area to “This be removed Type Certifications for Areas to be removed from the Grumman amphibian

FREE

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

July 10, 2015

Issue 73

Ourimbah boarding house proposal to proceed to JRPP without proper debate

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. An artist's impression of the proposed Glen Rd boarding house as it will be presented to the JRPP house development. 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. The proposed building from the Stop Glen the development,” Mr Group did not believe and Matthews all declared by the Hunter Joint interests in the matter, Regional Planning Panel will house 87 single Road Action Group said McGill said. that the developer had He said the outcomes which left independent (JRPP) last year which units, 10 doubles, three residents present in the 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 Council meeting were chaired by Mr Thompson relation to its concerns councillor present, able to pending the provision of manager’s unit. 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. The original DA was kitchenette, robe and debated. impact statement in its Nayna were absent but “One floor has come Mr McGill said he was development proposal to off the top but there is an had previously declared for the demolition of two desk. existing dwellings and The landscaping plan surprised that several incorrectly demonstrate interests in the matter. additional wing to be built declared community support for The absence of a the erection of a four- has been revised with councillors 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 The Stop Glen Road above the state minimum matter meant the decision containing 94 rooms, proposed within the front on connections with to make submissions a manager’s residence, setback and in communal former federal member Action Group is also requirements,” Mr to next week’s Joint parking and open space. areas, according to the for Dobell, Mr Craig seeking advice as to McGill said. The revised application latest report to Council. Thompson. whether Mr Cox is an Regional Planning Panel In the speech he did Unless Mr Cox decides Mr McGill said he appropriate person to not get to present to the (JRPP) meeting was is for a three-storey believed Mr Thompson, make submissions to the deferred to Council’s boarding house with to make alternative 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 Mr Scott Cox. detailing the issues that 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. application is forwarded to the Hunter P Gregory, to chair According to Mr 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 In the latest version of July 16. Business paper, 8 July 2015 to support the proposed without a paddle” if 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 from Wyong Council’s width has increased at outcome from Wyong Interview, 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 building department internal changes include be a report supporting the declared conflicts at 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.

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.

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

FREE

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

August 2, 2016

Issue 97

Wallarah 2 coal mine decision now only a few weeks away

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.

The Greens NSW no future, that Mike mining spokesperson, Baird should knock on Mr Jeremy Buckingham, the head. has called on NSW “The proposed coal premier, Mr Mike Baird, conveyor belt and to intervene to stop the coal loading area are Wallarah 2 underground unacceptably close to coal mine project. the existing residential “The Coalition made neighbourhood of Blue a solemn promise not to Haven and may impact on allow the Wallarah 2 coal plans by the Darkinjung 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 Council also Those concerns development proposal Mr Hayes said that in commitments to the City 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. Hayes, the Planning Media release, Jul 26, 2016 CEO of the Darkinjung The Darkinjung “The Planning build this coal mine. 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, offi ce 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 Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

00 ED T ONS Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

sed be a Class One and will “Even if the council to the proposed he developer of a proposed 264-lot residential subdivision at be dealt with, at least Glenning Valley has lodged a Deemed Refusal application with was going to refuse or development. pass the development all “The community at initially, by a mediator, the NSW Land and Environment Court.

Court to consider the DA. Ms Kylie Boyle from the ‘Say No to Glenning Valley Development’ group said the ﬁrst Land and Environment Court date was September 29. “We found out about the Deemed Refusal directly from the Central Coast Council Adminstrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, when we met

him at a Community Environment Network meeting,” Ms Boyle said. The Central Coast Council has not announced any intentions in relation to the position it will take on the future of the development when it reaches the Land and Environment Court. “They are sitting on the fence,” Ms Boyle said.

along, they can look like the good guys if the Land and Environment Court makes the decision,” she said. Following the announcement of the Deemed Refusal application, protestors and residents again rallied peacefully at the edge of Glenning Valley’s bushland on August 14 to show their opposition

Glenning Valley will not oyle stand down,” Ms Boyle said. “We are prepared to ever ﬁght and do whatever it takes to stop this development. “We are hoping that sent Council will represent us and stand with us in saying no at the meeting with the LEC,” she said. According to Ms Boyle, the matter will

but the community group has been given no details about what will take place on September 29. “I have had other developers tell me they would not touch that land because it is so ecologically sensitive,” Ms Boyle said. Media Release, Aug 15, 2016 Kylie Boyle, Glenning Valley

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Swansea, North Entrance and No 1 Extension Mines Subsidence District

Wyong Wyo yong Shi Sh S hire irre Structure Shire Plan ar P are propo pro osed s to be proposed excluded de from th he Central the Coast Mine Su ubsidence Subsidence Districts. is “It It iiss estimated esti estim eestima timaated that 5,000 000 dwelli dwe dw dwellin ellin ings and in dwellings 1,200 200 jobs jobs will be created within these future employment and residential precincts. “This is particularly important due to the significant ficant amount of signifi new investment which is proposed to occur in these areas over the coming decade. “Mine Subsidence Districts are also proposed to be removed from many established

suburbs as well, which will be redeveloped red over time. “The proposed mapping amendment means that 6,500 hectares of land wo would no longer need to obtain Mines Subsidence Board approvals and would no longer nee need to meet the particular construction standards and materials specificatio fications specifi for developme development,” the report said. “The amendments proposed will have positive economic impacts in terms of facilitating orderly development and release

“It is for these reasons that the proposed amendments are supported by staff,” it said. According to the submission, the area identiﬁed to be removed from the Wyong Mine Subsidence District “will provide more certainty for development on land south of Yarramalong Rd. “Council is currently assessing a large rezoning proposal for a rural residential development, Old Farm at Old Maitland Rd, Mardi. “The removal of this site from the Wyong Mine Subsidence District (MSD) is supported,” the

Floor space ratio and building heights will also need to be amended in Wyong Local Environment Plan 2013 (WLEP), if NSW PlanningIssue gives 103 consent for a gateway determination. A portion of the former school site remains subject to a compulsory The subject site for the rezoning proposal is edged in red acquisition application that was lodged by the of its application to former Wyong Council development. The southern part of compulsorily acquire the and is expected to be concluded between two lots at 1 North Rd will site. A development November 2016 and retain their low density residential zoning. a p p l i c a t i o n January 2017. The site is known (DA/794/2016) was At Council’s ordinary meeting on October 26, as the Wyong Grove lodged with Council on Council’s Administrator, Community and Cultural 24 June 2016, for the Mr Ian Reynolds, agreed Hub and is the home of demolition of all the that the latest rezoning the Wyong Drama Group existing buildings on the proposal should be sent and Musical Theatre site, but has not yet been determined. to the NSW Department Company. The applicant lodged a Wyong Grove Public of Planning for a gateway School closed in June request for a pre-Gateway determination. Council will consult 2013 and Wyong Council review in respect of with landowners of entered a two-year lease this planning proposal surrounding properties to with the Department with the Department Planning and Education and of seek their support to be of included in the revised Communities (DEC) in Environment in August. The pre-Gateway planning proposal, as May 2014. However, DEC sold review is yet to be recommended by Council by the the site in October 2015, considered staff. If the proposal is and in December, the Department and the Joint successful, properties former Wyong Council Regional Planning Panel from 1 to 5 Ingram St, 1 resolved to acquire the (JRPP). A report from to 17 Owen Ave and 1 to front portion of the Central Coast 5 North Rd, Wyong, will former school to retain the Department be rezoned for medium it as a community hub, Council’s density residential and council is still of Environment and awaiting the outcome Planning to the October

The Albatross at sea and the $100 million factory proposed for Warnervale inset

in the United States and that is not an easy thing to do. “Council’s ncil’s senior staff have been en working with this company mpany for about a year. “We are talking about an 18,000 00 square metre

privy to a great deal of information that was, for the present, commercial com in confi confidence, fidence, that th would demonstrate the flowon benefi fits of Council’s C agreement with AAI. A AAI is the Type Certifi to Certificate ficate holder hol the HU-16 Models A-E Mod

will move its operations from the USA to a site at Central Coast Airport under a 40 year lease. NSW Premier, Mr Mike Baird, visited the Coast on September 27 to announce that AAI would become the ﬁrst transport category aircraft manufacturer to set up in Australia since the 1940s.

According to the Central Coast Council, the deal will create 240 direct jobs in aircraft manufacturing, as well as thousands of indirect jobs in auxiliary industries like parts supply, instrumentation, interior ﬁtouts and avionics.

Continued P3

Hue Hue Mines Subsidence District

dwelling construction in residential and submission said. NSW Govern Government ment ent review rev review w of of Central C Coast Mines Subsidence of According to the these locations.” Districts is Boun Boundarie ndaries daries aries has has re receiv eeceive cceiveed support from sta Boundaries received staff at Central employment land as well Their removal may as removal of red tape. submission, the Swansea Coa t Council. Coast Council.

The hee new boundaries boundarie would that mean me approximately 6,500 6,50 hectares would be ectares of land l b ved ffrom the Central removed C astt Mi Mines nes S Sub Su Subsidence b id Coast Di Dis Districts. Stafff off the Central C Centr Cen Coast Council have made a submission in response to the Revised Mine Subsidence District Boundaries. According to a report to the Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, regarding the staff’s submission: “A number of development precincts shown in the NSW Government’s North

REE RE FRE FR

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

enabling employment growth are some of the key priorities of Central Coast Council. “There were a number of locations that AAI was investigating and we’re pleased to have successfully attracted AAI to the Central Coast,” he said. Mr Reynolds said the lease agreement with AAI is part of a wider vision to make the Airport a hub for light to medium commercial general aviation. “Having an anchor tenant like AAI at Central Coast Airport will help put our region on the aviation industry map,” Mr Reynolds said. “It will stimulate the Central Coast to become nationally recognised and help in attracting additional investment from related industries and innovators and growing our economy.

Rally attracts over ver 1,000 people

No1 Extension and included in hangar, itt really is a major Swansea North Entrance MSD

Wyong Mines M Min s Subsidenc Subsidence ubsidence ce District Distric

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Reynolds, said: “Bringing October 25, 2016 jobs to this region and

Mines M Min ines ine i ess Subsidence Sub Districts B Bo o ounda Boundaries reduced byy 6,500 hectares b 6,5 ,

Issue 49

Developer goes to Landd and ause Environment Court because w Council was too slow We

announcement means thousands of jobs for the region with a signiﬁcant ﬂow on to the Central Coast economy,” Mr Baird said. Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian

he negative coverage of an announcement that Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) would relocate its operations to the Central Coast Issue 101 has been described by Central Coast Council CEO, Mr Rob Noble as: “Quite seriously muck raking tabloid journalism at its worst.”

Wyong Shire Council

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

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

July 4, 2014

outique Wyong Living Pty Ltd has gained Central Coast Council support for a proposal to rezone parts of the former Wyong Grove Public School site from R2 Low Density Residential to R3 Medium Density Residential.

FREE

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.

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

North Entrance and No 1 Extension Mine Subsidence District are to be signiﬁcantly reduced. Parts of Kanwal, Wyongah, Gorokan, Norah Head, Canton Beach, Toukley, Budgewoi, parts of Blue Haven, parts of Lake Munmorah, Frazer Park, Freemans and Wyburg are proposed to be removed. “Urban land release areas at Hamlyn Terrace, Woongarrah and Wadalba are also proposed to be removed,” the submission said. “The reduction in MSD boundaries will reduce development costs for subdivision and

also allow for the timing of land release to be re-examined in some locations. According to the submission, the removal of land from the Hue Hue Subsidence District will provide the Central Coast Council with certainty when planning for the development of a precinct identiﬁed for future employment, generating purposes that is expected to create 500 additional jobs in the next 10 years. Agenda item 4.1, Sep 28, 2016 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

www.centralcoastnewspapers.com

Ofﬁce: Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: Mail: E-mail: Website:

“My NSW Labor NSW,” Sen O’Neill said. ell over 1,000 people attended the Wyong Hospital privatisation no certainty about their colleagues and I will “The Baird community rally at Morrie Breen Oval on Sunday, October future. “There are areas stand with the community munity Government’s own 17.

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Issue 104

Comprehensive Wyong Grove rezoning proposal to go to NSW Department of Planning

Photo courtesy of Ben Dunnet

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.

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 August 18, following his call for the NSW Government to buy back the Wallarah 2 exploration licence.

The developer has taken the step because Central Coast Council took longer than the 40 to 60 days it is legally given to consider a development application. By dragging its feet, Central Coast Council has given the developer, GV Nominees, the opportunity to ask the Land and Environment

a en ed peop e he e on he Coas and h s compe on s a way o encou ag ng w e s bo h young and od o exp o e he mag na ons deve op he w ng sk s and exp ess hemse ves ” M Reyno ds sa d “L e acy s such an mpo an sk n oday s wo d and h s compe on s des gned o encou age peop e o pu pen o pape and deve op and exp ess deas ” he added Counc encou ages es den s o ead s o es by oca s and an an ho ogy o he en es s on Counc s webs e Cop es o he an ho ogy a e ava ab e o bo ow o pu chase om Counc b a y b anches ac oss he Coas

Issue 100

FREE

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

August 6, 2012

Wallarah 2 seen as a threat on many levels

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 and Environment Court

Ema s Nov 14 and 15 2016 John W gg n Kar ong Eco Garden

on y o nsp e and ce eb a e oca w e s bu a so o encou age u he educa on and ea n ng “The s anda d o en es h s yea was excep ona d sp ay ng so much mag na on and p om se as pub shed w e s ” Ms Edwa ds sa d “We have so much a en n ou own backya d and we ove how we a e ab e o p omo e h s chance o ou c ea ve e a y commun y o sh ne ” Ms Edwa ds added The w nne o each d v s on ece ved an Pad a w h second p ze w nne s ece v ng an Pad m n and commended en es ece v ng a book p ze Counc s Adm n s a o M an Reyno ds sa d he compe on was a way o encou ag ng and ecogn s ng e a y and e acy sk s “We have so many

every step of the way against the privatisation sation of Wyong Hospital,” ,” Mr Mehan said. Federal Labor Senator, nator, Deborah O’Neill, said the NSW Government’s ment’s own documents proved roved their privatisation model would be used for further urther hospital constructionn and upgrades. “The Government’s ment’s Public-Private Partnership approach, roach which will place Wyong Hospital in private hands, will potentially be used for other hospitals on the Central Coast and also affect all residents in

The portion of the site subject to the compulsory acquisition application is edged in yellow

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

documents conﬁ ﬁrm: ‘If

other projects are assessed as being able to deliver … using this approach, then partnerships will be looked into’,” she said. “The public health system is not for sale. “The community rightly believes that our health system is not something a government can make a profi profit fit from.” Joint media release, Oct 19, 2016 Heather Robison, office of Emma McBride Media release, Oct 19, 2016 Scott Coomber, office of Deborah O’Neill Jackie Pearson, journalist

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

A free e nnewspaper ewsp ew sp pap a er w with itithh in in-depth de Wyong Local Government Area news!

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 23 C SShare

Christmas Fair returns to Mt Penang Gardens

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

OUT&ABOUT

Beyond Karma Sacred Music Concert in Gosford

he Central Coast’s Christmas Fair returns to Mt Penang Gardens, Kariong, on December 4.

The fair is the Coast’s largest outdoor Christmas shopping experience in a relaxed waterside setting. Now in its 9th year, the event features over 150 hand-picked, high-quality local arts and crafts stalls, international food zones and fresh seasonal produce areas, puddings, cakes, the inaugural East Coast Beverages Cocktail Bar plus the return of Six String Brewery Pop Up Bar and Wollombi Wine Zone. Attendees can also purchase fresh Xmas trees direct on the day from the Bloom Barn Farm at Peats Ridge. Entertainment and free all day activities include, live music all day on the Star 104.5 FM Stage including Fletcher Pilon and Grizzlee Train. Other entertainment on offer includes buskers, magicians, paper airplane competition, Christmas

characters, multi-player video game experience, Little Puppet World, amusement rides, mini jeeps and more. Radio personality and foodie, Ms Julie Goodwin,

will also be in attendance along with the Star 104.5 family. Media release, Nov 3, 2016 Brad Cardis, Kincumber

Heather Lee (left) and Kim Cunio (right) with the Gyuto Monks

he Grammy-nominated Gyuto Monks of Tibet will be joined in concert by composer Kim Cunio and Soprano Heather Lee at the Anglican Church, 3 Mann St, Gosford on Saturday, November 19.

Ms Maureen Falloon, Director of Gyuto House Australia, said the event, called the Beyond Karma Sacred Music Concert, would be a unique collaboration in sacred music. “The Beyond Karma Concert is a rare mix of sacred sounds from different cultures blending the deep harmonic chant of the Gyuto

Monks with traditional and newly composed music from Judaism, Christianity and Islam,” Ms Falloon said. The monks’ new album, Beyond Karma, is currently riding high in the US World Music and New Age charts, according to Ms Falloon. It has had rave reviews in the US, Netherlands, Russia and beyond, she said. The Gyuto Monks are

currently in the Anglican Church, Mann St, Gosford, daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm, until Sunday, November 20, creating a huge Sand Mandala and offering chanting, meditation, public talks and children’s classes. Media release, Nov 15, 2016 Maureen Falloon, Gyuto House Australia

A FREE EVENT IN GOSFORD CITY FRIDAY 4 NOV, 18 NOV & 2 DEC 2016

Y T I C E H T N I C I S U LIVE M ER E B T F A R &C S E N I W E BOUTIQU

D O O F L A N O RNATI E T N I T E GOURM

E! R O M & S IST T R A T E E STR Proudly supported by: Proudly brought to you by:

tel: 4322 7726 • e: info@gosfordcity.com.au • www.gosfordcity.com.au

OUT & ABOUT

Page 24 - Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Mt Penang Gardens to have a Christmas lights display

Ron Cole wins Emergency Service Award

t Penang Gardens is hosting its third Christmas lights display from December 9-13.

This year the event is supported by 107.7 2GO FM, A Dash of Christmas, Ronald McDonald Family Room, Gosford Musical Society, Central Coast iMag and Central Coast Newspapers. Ms Naomi Rogers, Property and Events Manager for the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, said the Gardens at Mt Penang will once again be getting into the holiday spirit. The themed interactive lights will run nightly from 6-9:30pm, and everyone is invited to come along and view the lights with family and friends. “Families are encouraged to come down early to enjoy a picnic or grab a sausage sandwich in support of the Ronald McDonald Family Room. Visitors will also get to enjoy an outdoor movie ‘Christmas With The Kranks,’ nightly from 8pm. “It’s all very exciting,” Ms Rogers said. “This is such a special time of year and what a better way for people to spend the evenings leading to Christmas.

r Ron Cole, for Marine Rescue NSW Central Coast, was announced winner of the Clubs’ Emergency Service Award 2016, at the meeting of Gosford City Rotary Club on Wednesday, October 12.

“Proceeds from entry fees will go towards the maintenance of the Mt Penang Gardens, which are free entry throughout the year,” she added. Adding to the festive mood, the nightly celebration of lights includes an array of entertainment and experiences for all ages. Visitors can enjoy the food stalls, jumping castle, Christmas music and carols by the Gosford

Musical Society, roving entertainment, the glow stick/novelty stall and more. Join the Scavenger Hunt and other fun children’s activities to support the Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Gosford Hospital. Take photos with Santa, Elsa from Frozen and other interesting characters. A family pass for the event is $25 (two adults and up to three children under

16 years) with additional adult passes costing $10 and additional children’s passes costing $5. Children under three get in free. The gardens have ample on site free parking for visitors throughout the holiday period. Media release, Nov 11, 2016 Stephanie Prouse, Central Coast Regional Development Corporation

He was presented with the award by Mr Russell Grove, Assistant Governor Rotary District 9685. Mr Cole will now be a finalist in the Rotary District Emergency Services Award contest in March, 2017. He was nominated by Rotarian, Mr Bob Ward, and the citation read: “Ron was confirmed as a member of Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol with Central Coast Division in January, 1998. “He was appointed Newsletter Editor in March, 1998 and, additionally, Division Secretary in April, 1998. “Ron achieved Skipper status and was appointed as Division Operations Officer in 1999. “He was appointed Division Commander in October 2002, a position he held for four years. “Ron was appointed to RVCP Board in September, 2006, and re-elected to the

Board in September, 2007, and appointed as Board Chairman. “He was a finalist in the Gosford City Council Australia Day Community Awards in 2007. “Upon the establishment of Marine Rescue NSW in January 2010, along with all RVCP members, Ron transferred to MRNSW. “Ron was editor of RVCP’s quarterly magazine, ‘Beam Ends’, from 2005 and continued as editor of MRNSW’s magazine ‘Soundings’ for its first eleven issues. “He was awarded the National Medal in September, 2013. “Ron is currently an operational member of MidWeek Watch and is Unit Public Relations Officer. Media release, Oct 18, 2016 Shea Wicks, Marine Rescue Central Coast

Gosford City Christmas Parade planned

he Gosford City Christmas Parade and the arrival of Santa and Mrs Claus will be held on Saturday, November 26.

There will be free rides in Kibble Park from 10:00am and the parade starts to make its way down Mann St from 11:00am. Once the parade has

The Rhythm Hut Christmas Party

FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER

made its way to Kibble Park, there will be more free rides, entertainment and activities from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The parade is sponsored by 2GO/SeaFM, Liberty

Family Church, Gosford City Motor Group, and Biz Plus. Supporters of the event include the Imperial Centre, the Gosford-Erina and Coastal Chamber of

Central

Email, Nov 15, 2016 GBID, Gosford Business Improvement District

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

19-TWENTY

BE A LEADER

+ GUESTS LIME & STEEL + NIGHT KITE THE RHYTHM HUT 135 Faunce St, Gosford Tickets on sale now. All info at www.therhythmhut.com.au

Commerce and Coast Council.

EVERY MONTH ALL WEATHERS 2ND & LAST SUNDAY EACH MONTH

Join scouts

For information call 1800 SCOUTS (1800 726 887) or go to www.scouts.com.au

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 25 C SShare

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

OUT & ABOUT

The Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club looking to start up on the Coast entral Coast members of The Military B r o t h e r h o o d Military Motorcycle Club (MBMMC), are attempting to open a Central Coast Sub Branch to assist homeless ex-servicemen and war veterans on the Coast.

The Brotherhood is a tri service motorcycle club comprising serving and exserving Australian Defence Force and Commonwealth Forces members and their families, friends and supporters. The Australia wide club has a mission to provide a safe haven for those in need and foster camaraderie, mateship and support amongst members. Formed in 2009, the MBMMC’s heritage lies with the Patriots Australia Motorcycle Club before it evolved, adopting a greater purpose and mission. The MBMMC is a recognised and approved Ex-Service Organisation (ESO) and provides qualified welfare, pension and advocacy support to ex-service members and Veterans through a working relationship with the Department of Veterans

lose the security of having a permanent residence because they didn’t or couldn’t seek help,” Mr Maher said. According to Mr Maher, the Coast had thousands of people facing the reality of homelessness. “You see someone sleeping on the streets or walking around Gosford with their life in a trolley and people think that’s all homelessness is. “There are thousands of people on the Coast with no security on their place of residence or lifestyle and all of them are at risk of becoming homeless,” Mr Maher said. “That’s why we welcome any group that wants to tackle this issue,” he concluded. Affairs (DVA) and other Ex Services Organisations (ESO). The MBMMC is also a dedicated supporter of Legacy Australia and actively raises funds at every opportunity for Legacy families. The MBMMC operates in strict accordance with Department of Defence Policies. Presently, the MBMMC has 17 Sub Branches across the country, with Hunter and Central Coast region members rotating

their meetings across the region, under the banner of the Hunter Valley Sub Branch. MBMMC member and Berkeley Vale resident, Mr Stanley Griffey, said the MBMMC could desperately use a Central Coast Sub Branch to help the region’s homeless veterans and exservice people. “In Gosford alone the MBMMC is aware of 15 homeless war veterans,” Mr Griffey said. According to Mr Griffey, if approved, the Central Coast Sub Branch would first operate from his home in Berkeley Vale until such a time as a sufficient membership was formed. “The MBMMC isn’t like a RSL we don’t have clubhouses. “After the start-up, once numbers are sorted and we know what area would best service the membership, we would approach a suitable venue and ask to hold our meetings there,” Mr Griffey said. Mr Griffey said the MBMMC wasn’t a traditional motorcycle club and that it focused primarily on building up the lives and happiness of its members and those they helped. “We take people that want to give it a go. “We aren’t about just giving guys a patch so they can ride around and say they’re in a club. “We’re about helping those who need help,” he added. Coast Shelter’s Executive Officer, Mr Laurie Maher, said Coast Shelter welcomed any group or organisation to the Coast that would help ease the suffering of the homeless or

help stop people from falling into homelessness. “Coast Shelter has not had dealings with the MBMMC before, but a Central Coast Sub Branch is most welcome,” he said. Mr Maher also said he was not surprised by the

number of homeless war veterans identified by the MBMMC. “Veterans and servicepeople often return home with mental baggage. “They bring mental health issues home that then spiral into homelessness or

Interview, Oct 31, 2016 Stanley Griffey, The Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club Interview, Nov 2, 2016 Laurie Maher, Coast Shelter Journalist, Dilon Luke

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

RESIDENT BAND

BLUESANGELS Special guest artists every month

7pm till 11pm

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS DIRECTORY

Page 26 - Coast Community News - November 17, 7, 2016 Share

ARTS & CULTURE

Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers Art Studios Gallery & Volunteers needed for friendly Cooperative visits to the elderly in nursing Artworks by members and local homes. artists through solo and group People with a second language exhibitions and community encouraged to apply. events. Classes available. Training support provided 4339 3349 4334 3877 www.artstudioscooperative.org

cvscc@nsservices.com.au

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

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

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

Central Coast Sunday Lunch Bunch (Singles over 55) Luncheons 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly at various licensed venues 43321 695 (after 2pm) Gosford North Probus Club

Meets 4th Tuesday at the Grange Hotel for more information contact Craig 43225560 Monthyl meeting 4th Tuesday Grange Hotel 10am

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 rsl@breakerscc.com.au

U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

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

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au www.centralcoast. betterhearingaustralia.org.au

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

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

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

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

admin@gnnc.com.au

4329 4477 Green Point Community Centre OOSH cave, exersize classes, school holiday programs, playgroup, arts & craft, room hire, and much more. 4367 7591 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 • Yoga for adults and children • Community eco garden • Room hire • Health support groups • Counselling • After school activities 4363 1044

www.pcfa.org.au

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

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club Kieran - 0407 267 675 khutton58@gmail.com jbthomson51@gmail.com

Sydney Welsh Choir Cultural organisation performing at various venues to promote the Welsh culture with singing, Also performing for charity fund raising. 4369 3378 Tempo Terrific Community Showband Active showband available to play at your community function. Wide ranging repertuore. Always seeking new members, come and have fun with music. Follow us on Facebook - Every Mon 5 - 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church 4365 4414 www.tempoterrific.com tempoterrific@live.com

Tuggerah Lakes Showband Play brass instruments, meet every Tues & Thurs to rehearse . Gambling Solutions crowd-pleasing music and play Counsellors provide free, at community events confidential, professional Park Rd Band Hall service to gamblers, family and Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, 0407 406 669 Gosford, The Entrance. POLITICAL PARTY 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

Central Coast Greens The Central Coast Greens For a fairer, more transparent and accountable government based on democratic principles Local, state-wide, national and international issues and campaigns - Council and parliamentary representation Developing a new economy Protecting our environment Peaceful conflict resolution Community participation We meet monthly every 3rd Thu - Details and info:

Central Coast Pension & Welfare Officer Network iiw.au.gosfordnorth@gmail.com Group of Volunteers, trained by DVA, to look after servicemen Inner Wheel Club & women. Ourimbah RSL Club of Terrigal 10:30am 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov Share friendship, social activities 4322 1505 as well as fundraising for local, national and international National Parks Association projects. 3rd Mon, 12noon Central Coast Terrigal 50+ leisure centre, Twice weekly bush walks, Duffy Rd Terrigal varying distances and grades of 4369 0302 - 4384 1490 difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. Lions Club of Woy Woy 4389 4423 or 4332 7378 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Leagues Club Spirituality in the Pub Make new friends and have fun A forum with Q&A and two while serving your community. speakers prompt conversations 0478 959 895 within to encourage dialogue about spirituality. Rotary Club of 1st Tues March to October Gosford North 2nd Tues November Active community minded club. 7.30 to 9pm Many projects focussed on Grange Hotel Wyoming assisting youth. Support our 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261 great projects, get involved with WOMEN’S GROUPS our fun club. Graham Black 0410 509 071, grahamblack@iprimus.com.au BPW Central Coast Empowering women of all ages Rotary Club of in the areas of work, education, Kariong/Somersby well-being and friendship. International service club Monthly dinner meetings and improves lives of communities speaker. in Australia and overseas. Fun- Community transport available filled activities, fellowship and to and from centre friendship breakfasts. Phillip Chris Levis 0438 989 199 House, 21 Old Mount Penang bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Brisbane Water Evening View Club SPECIAL INTEREST Social activities, outings and functions monthly. Brisbane Water Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Caravan Club Theatre/Cinema, fashion located on the Central Coast parades and looking for new members Dinner meeting with guest www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc speaker 4th Tues 4344 4363 4325 1688 or 0466 513 600 21 Old Penang Rd Kariong 4362 3139

Biz Plus Networking Country Women’s Association Association (CWA) Attention business owners - if Mingaletta Aboriginal Quilting, patchwork, spinning, centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au you keen to grow your business Torres Strait Islander knitting, crochet and more centralcoastgreens@gmail.com and in the process build Corporation 9am-2pm worthwhile relationships, attend A meeting place and referral Every Fri, Opposite HISTORY GROUPS Australian Labor Party a Biz Networking breakfast. hub for education, health, wellTerrigal Bowling Club gumnutsguc@gmail.com Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Every Thur 7:15am - 9am being and cultural programs 4385 9503 or 4384 3696 Central Coast Family Discussion/action community Erina Leagues Club through consultative services Volunteering History Society Inc. issues - 3 levels of Government Geoff Neilson and community programs. Gosford RSL Help and advice with your network@bizplus.com.au Niagara Park Primary School Central Coast Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Sub-branch family history research. Tue 7.30pm 1st Mon each month Refer potential volunteers to 6 Sydney Ave Umina Women’s Auxiliary to Fri, 930am to 2pm Lions CCLC Bridge Club 0410 309 494 community organisations. 4342 7515 Raise money for the welfare of kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com Community Hall, 8 Russell Duplicate Bridge-partner not Provide support to volunteers admin@mingaletta.com.au veterans and their families. RSL Drysdale St, E. Gosford. required for most sessions. and community organisations. Club West Gosford Politics in the Pub www.centralcoastfhs.org.au Central Coast Leagues Club Provide training to volunteers Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure 4th Mon 2pm Central Coast 4324 5164 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. and managers of volunteers and Learning Centre 4323 7336 Discussion of important political, Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon Information sessions “Bridge Activities include fitness, yoga, social, economic, education, Brisbane Water 4325 9854 to Volunteering” held regularly. bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, Central Coast Women’s and philosophy issues in a non Historical Society www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au 4329 7122 line dancing, tai chi, painting, Health Centre cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au partisan manner The Grange • Coach tours • School recruit@volcc.org.au craft and computer classes. Counseling, therapeutic and Hotel 4th Thur besides Dec educational tours • Annual Please phone 43845152 for social groups, workshops, Central Coast Cake Street Stalls • Participation Koolewong, Point Clare more info PUBLIC SPEAKING domestic violence and abuse Decorators Guild in History Heritage Week & Tascott Progress issues. All services provided by Sugarcraft demonstrations Celebration Margaret Pearce Wyoming Association women for women conversation and lunch Develop confi dence by 4325 2270 Community Centre Provide resources for 4324 2533 Visitors welcome improving your speaking skills. Yoga & Zumba classes, Art communication. Special guests, www.cccwhc.com.au Meetings are entertaining and 4th Sat - 10am 50+ leisure and Fellowship of First and Craft classes, Playgroup community involvement, Learning Centre Gosford educational. Fleeters Central Coast & Vacation Care, Support heritage, diversity, education, Soroptimist International 4382 6236 For anyone interested in early groups, Book Club, Community safety and small business Brisbane Water lsroe@bigpond.com.au Brisbane Waters Breakfast history or early family histories. Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work opportunities. Soroptimists speak for women Toastmasters Club Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Point Clare Community Hall - Development Orders, Centrelink and girls of all nations through Central Coast Lapidary 8:30am-10:30am Wyong RSL Club Volunteer hours 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. awareness advocacy and Club Minerals & Gems 2nd and Last Sat The Hive 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 7483 0412 462 218 action by supporting national Learn silverwork, Cabochons, and Library, Erina Shopping 4311 6254 reception@wyomingcc.org.au and international programs Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Centre Wildlife ARC 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers MUSIC Field-trips & fossicking HEALTH GROUPS 0459 240 183 Country Club, Dover Rd We rescue and care for Weekly Workshops Wamberal 4367 6331 injured and orphan native Tues and Thurs 8.30am Blue Gum Flat Brisbane Water Brass sibrisbanewater@siswp.org 2.30pm. Thurs 6-10pm animals. 24hr/day, 7days/ Alcoholics Anonymous Toastmasters Brass Band entertainment meet every Wed 12.30pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd week. Come join us. for the community playing WOWGIRLS Wave Someone cares Ourimbah Mon 7.15-9.30pm Gen Meeting 3rd Sun all types of popular music of Wisdom Inc Anglican Church 4362 2246 Ourimbah RSL Wyoming Community Rehearsal every Tues. WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom 3 Mann St Gosford 4362 7227 7.30pm-10pm Centre, Maidens Brush Rd connects women and local 4323 3890 Central Coast 0419 274 012 Wyoming at 10am businesses around a common SERVICE GROUPS Soaring Club Inc 02 4325 0666 theme of well-being. to share Better Hearing Gliding Club, Learn to fly, JAZZLEAGUE wisdom and explore life’s Instruction FREE to members COMMUNITY CENTRES Australia Central Coast Inner Wheel Club of Live Jazz Bands - Come to potential. Hearing loss management 14 and up for Training Gosford North Inc listen, Come to dance Regular Powwows, WOW Support and educational group Flying at Bloodtree Rd Community minded women Free - Every Sun Coimmunity Centres Wisdom gatherings, WOW 7 groups across the coast Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, who enjoy fundraising for Central Coast Leagues Club provide the local community days and WOW courses check Providing practical experience Sun ( weather permitting) local, national and international Gosford 2-5pm with a meeting place and our website for activities. and confidence 0412 164 082 www.jazzleague.net www.wowgirls.com.au projects hub for groups, services and Learn the benefits to hearing 0414 635 047 info@wowgirls.com.au Regular social outings. information. www.ccsoaring.com.au aids 2nd Wed 7pm 4321 0275 www.kincumber.nsw.au

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.

Coast Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 27 C SShare

Book Spill on The Green at Fairhaven airhaven Services’ Vintage Fair will be presenting their Book Spill on The Green in Point Clare on December 1.

The event will be held at 209 Brisbane Water Dve, Point Clare. A number of specials and prizes will be on display. These include: Fill a bag

of books for $5, blind date with a book, library bag gift pack, book hunting, book fashion, book packs and book marks. All proceeds will go

towards helping enrich the lives of people with disabilities. Media release, Nov 8, 2016 Tracey Honig, Fairhaven

Book launch at Erina oel Olive, an author, artist and social advocate, will be at Erina Library on November 30 to talk about his new book Out With the Pilbara Mob.

The book recounts his experiences living and working with the Aboriginal people of the Pilbara, in the 1990’s. Mr Olive was a lawyer with the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

Mr Olive will be at Erina Library to discuss his experiences and will also be conducting a book signing. Launch Flyer, Nov 2, 2016 Barbara Kelly, OWTPM

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 Thursday, Nov 17 Council pop up stalls at Kariong Shops from 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Friday, Nov 18 Live from 5 at Kibble Park, Gosford from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Children’s Medical Research Institute will be running 2 community stalls at William Street Plaza from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Saturday, Nov 19 A Night for Carly special event fundraiser, Central Coast Leagues Club Shawn Lidster Duo at Davistown RSL from 6:00pm

Sunday, Nov 20 Creative Craft Christmas Magic Exhibition, Community Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery, 9:30am to 4:00pm Narara Ecovillage Open Day and Session on Natural Building at Narara Ecovillage from 10:30am Bob Henderson’s Decentralised Coasters Jazz, Central Coast Leagues Club, Scenic Lounge 2:00pm

Thursday, Nov 24 David Loew at Imperial

Centre from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Friday, Nov 25 Othello will be playing at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre from 7:00pm

Saturday, Nov 26 Rebecca Johnson Band, Central Coast Leagues Club, Scenic Lounge Gosford City Christmas Parade with the arrival of Mr & Mrs Claus at Kibble Park from 10:00am

Extra Juicy Red Apple Over 30s Night, Central Coast Leagues Club Scenic Lounge

Saturday, Dec 10 The Floating Landcare barge will travel to Bar Point from Deerubbin Reserve boat ramp at Mooney Mooney from 8:30am

Friday, Dec 16 Guide Dog fundraising stalls at William St Mall from 9:00am to 2:30pm

Saturday, Dec 17 Sunday, Nov 27 Major Central Coast White Ribbon Day Walk and event, Terrigal Skillion, committee information stall at Terrigal Surf Club from 10:00am to 1:00pm Jiri’s Red Hit Papas Jazz, Central Coast Leagues Club, Scenic Lounge, 2:00pm

Friday, Dec 2 Live from 5 at Kibble Park, Gosford from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

8 Ball Aitken and Band, Central Coast Leagues Club, Scenic Lounge from 8:00pm

Friday, Dec 30 First Footprints, Part 1 & 2 showing at Pearl Beach Community Hall

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au/out-and-about

OUT&ABOUT

There’s much more to being an artist than just painting ensville resident and artist, Ms Karen Bloomfield, has had a highly successful year garnering nominations for four prestigious art awards.

Ms Bloomfield had works nominated for the Hunters Hill Art Prize, the ANL Maritime Art Awards and the Paddington Art Prize, in which she was a finalist for all three, and is currently a finalist for the Portia Geach Memorial Award. Ms Bloomfield has also planned a spat of shows and exhibitions to finalise her fantastic year of success including a collaboration with fibre sculptor, Lee Cavender, at the Art Studios Cooperative, Gosford, this November, Terraforma 200, Sydney, and, Art by the Sea, Killcare, in December. Ms Bloomfield said she felt incredibly lucky for her success so early in her career, having left her corporate job to study art. In 2014, after obtaining her Diploma in Fine Arts, Ms Bloomfield began pursuing a career in the art world. “Having a business background actually prepared me for a career as an artist in ways I didn’t expect,” Ms Bloomfield said. “I think people have this perception that artists are these people that just create art on the side and go about their day, but it’s just not my reality as an artist. “People don’t seem to realise how challenging it is to balance the creativity required and the business aspect of being an artist. “There are so many expenses involved in this industry. “You need materials, a studio, and a way to pay to transport your art to and from a venue or exhibition,” Ms Bloomfield said. “It’s definitely been my biggest challenge, striking a balance between the career and the creative,” she added. Despite this, Ms

Bloomfield said she had never felt more like herself then when she dedicated her life to art. “I’m doing what I love and just being myself, and that feels really incredible. “It’s been such an experience going from a business woman to an art student to a professional artist with an entry in a competition as prestigious as the Portia Geach,” she continued. Now in the “recognition” phase of her career, Ms Bloomfield said she hoped her stellar year would go a long way in helping her reach her goals. “I came into this with no expectations but plenty of goals, and right now I’m building up my recognition and representation as an artist. “There’s a big period of recognition where artists need to build and build upon their work and get

their name out there before they can live securely as an artist, but I’m happy where I’m at with my career and so excited for the future,” Ms Bloomfield said. Ms Bloomfield works primarily with oils and charcoal and labels her artistic style as impressionist. Ms Bloomfield explores her love of the industrial with her oils, with an emphasis on vehicles and heavy machinery as her subject matter of choice. On the flip side, she addresses the natural world in her charcoals, focusing on the organic and the vibrant. Ms Bloomfield has also begun to mix mediums and has started working inks and other new stylings into her oils and charcoals. Interview, Oct 31, 2016 Karen Bloomfield, Bensville Dilon Luke, Journalist

Let your community know about: • Weddings • Engagements • Special Birthdays • Special Anniversaries • New Born Babies • Special Achievements

Saturday, Dec 31 New years Eve Juicy Red Apple Over 30s Night, Central Coast Leagues Club, Scenic Lounge

Friday, Jan 6 Saturday, Dec 3 Raw Food Workshop, Point Clare Community Hall, from 10:00am, bookings essential

First Footprints, Part 3 & 4 showing at Pearl Beach Community Hall

Please donate now salvos.org.au/hope 13 SALVOS (13 72 58)

Send us a photo and information Details on page 2 - 4325 7369

CLASSIFIEDS

Page 28 - Coast Community News - November 17, 7, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

PRICES FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IN THESE PAGES COME IN THREE CATEGORIES

Not For Profit Organisations Not for profit organisations’ advertisements are subsidised.

events

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.

Private advertisements

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 , 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 for 3 months, $399 for 6 months and, $499 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 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

4324 5569 A Better Picture

Antenna & Digital Installations & Tuning New home specialist Credit cards OK HAYWARD VIDEO All areas Gosford 4323 6367 Woy Woy 4344 4414 Warnervale 1800 244 456 0412 685 555

YOUR LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Same day service Guaranteed Lighting, Power Points, Phone & Data, Fault Finding,

No job too small. Seniors Discount.

Having a Gosford classifieds premium on line advertisement plus a printed advertisement in one newspaper will only cost $495 for 3 months, $695 for 6 months and $999 for 12 months. Having it in two newspapers as well as online costs $595 for 3 months, $995 for 6 months and $1499 for 12 months. To be in all three newspapers as well as online costs $795 for 3 months, $1395 for 6 months and $1899 for 12 months.

4308 6771 ENTERTAINMENT

BluesAngels Your total acoustic

blues/roots package, top to toe, and then some. Minnie the Moocher to Eagle Rock and on into indie roots, beatnik jazz, backhills bluegrass and prog folk. Available as duo, trio or band negotiable for your party, event or venue.

KITCHENS

Quality Laminate Benchtops supplied and seconds for sale

BOOKKEEPING

4324 2801

Gosford

0456 884 545

www.gosfordbookkeeping.com.au

0417 657 414 CLEANING

Unique cleaning and floor restoration Carpet and upholstery cleaning. Window cleaning. High pressure cleaning. Tile cleaning, indoor and outdoor. External house wash. House cleaning. Affordable prices.

0421 493 447 Central Coast Bush Dance. Learn Australian Bush Dance.

Fun, Fitness, Social. Beginners welcome. Partner not required. Casual dress. A caring teacher & some experienced dancers create an enjoyable learning experience .

The Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Music Club

SATURDAY NOV 26 at 7pm Young Folkies

CWA Hall Woy Woy Tickets $12 www.troubadour.org.au

4342 6716 FITNESS

Self Defence Real solu ons to real threats Krav Maga Proven to work www.closecombat.com.au

FOR SALE

BUCELLO’S Painting Services • Residential and Commercial • Interior and Exterior • New Work and Repaints

Friday nights 7 to 9.30 pm - $7 Scout Hall, 15 Wattle Street, East Gosford. Anne Marie 4325 7369 Phillip 0417 161 896.

FREE TO GOOD HOME

Ph Jackie on 0402 402 295

Two men marrying? What a joke!

Free Quotes

0410 404 664 PHOTOGRAPHY

corporate – website – events a one stop solution for all your photographic needs

VALSPIX

www.valspix.com

0418 600 436 PLASTERERS

Your local plasterer

Gyprock plasterboard, small jobs, walls, ceilings and cornices. Over 30 year’s experience. No jobs over $1,000. Ph: Neville 0417 426 254

PLUMBER

YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER Same day service Guaranteed Blocked drains, Leaking taps and toilets, Hot water and all aspects Of pluming drainage and gas fitting.

4346 4057 Upright piano. Well loved. Great for beginners. Must arrange pick up.

FOR AUSTRALIA PAID ADVERTISEMENT

All work guaranteed

Lic number 265652C

(Men, if you have two left feet, bring them both!)

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

PAINTER

CENTRAL COAST EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER Registered BAS Agent Member of Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Accredited and experienced with various accounting packages Contact Ken

PUBLIC NOTICE

R&J Benchtops

tomflood@hotmail.com

DANCE

Combined print and online packages have been created providing further discounts.

GOSFORDCLASSIFIEDS.COM.AU FOR ONLINE CENTRAL COAST CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

156 Mann St Gosford ANTENNAS

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.

have

Love & Lust Adult Shop

ELECTRICIAN

Lic number 265652C

Private advertisements only cost $33.

See page 2 for contact details. All newspaper advertisements minimum of two weeks’ shelf life.

ADULT SERVICES

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS from only $40 4325 7369

Gent Widower

Early 70s, medium build, 170cm tall, good health. Wishes to meet lady mid 60s+ similar to myself. A companion for many outings, travel, dining etc and happy times together. Ladies please call Rod.

0425 233 840 best after 4pm

PUBLISH YOUR LIFE STORY Writing, editing and design for print and online publication Call Dr John Gintowt, your secret writer and biographer

0466 846 896 www.coastbiographers.com

RENDERING

Tim Davidson

RENDERING

Rendering and texture coating. Over 25yrs Experience in all types of rendering

0419 702 845 SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

WARD SEPTICS SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SMALL PUMP OUT TRUCK GREAT PUMP OUT RATES

*AND EVEN CHEAPER RATES FOR YOU WITH A NEIGHBOUR

0438 315 514 www.septiccleaning.com.au

Coast C Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 29 SShare

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Redloh Cup to be decided

New head coach for academy netball program

SPORT

he Central Coast Academy of Sport, Greater Bank Netball Program, has announced that Ms Jessica Morgan will now lead the program, with her recent appointment as the Head Coach.

Ms Morgan is a qualified Physical Education Teacher who has been targeted due to her quality coaching and involvement in the sport over recent years. Ms Morgan has been

TILING

Tiling Wall & Floor Property Maintenance 0439 589 426 homes2nv@gmail.com

linked to the Academy over many years, as a former athlete and over the past three years in a coaching role. The outgoing Head Coach, Ms Gima Crowdy, was seeking to pursue Head Coaching opportunities within the new Premier League launched last year through Netball NSW. In addition to the changes in the Head Coach position, other changes have been enacted to align the sport to others Regional Academies, with training now scheduled for Sundays at the Central Coast Grammar School. The move to Sundays ensures less conflict with high performing athletes

Subscribe now and don’t miss an edition Peninsula Community Access

News

1 Year (25 editions) to Peninsula News $75

1 Year (25 editions) to Coast Community News $75

1 Year (25 editions) to Wyong Regional Chronicle $75

Phone: 4325 7369 - Fax: 4321 0940 120c Erina Street, Gosford To order online

www.duckscrossing.org/shop Name: Ph: Email: Address:

involved with both the Central Coast Heart Opens and Youth League programs. Central Coast Academy of Sport Athlete Services and Events Manager, Ms Emily Burgess-Moore, said: “The changes to the Netball Program are designed to ensure opportunities for athletes are streamlined so players don’t have to choose one program over the other. “It also means the Academy program will act as a true feeder program into the Heart which is one of the essential reasons the Heart came into being,” Ms Burgess-Moore continued. “We punch well above our weight and I’ve no doubt that will continue under Jess’s tutelage,” she added. Media release, Oct 1, 2016 Emily Burgess-Moore, Central Coast Academy of Sport

TUITION - DANCE

Gosford Scottish Country Dancers hold a intermediate class on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm at Wyoming It’s an excellent form of exercise which brings men, women and young people together socially, learning new and old dances in a very friendly relaxed atmosphere No experience or partner necessary All ages welcome Cost $7.00 per week Contact Janice on

Credit Card Number: ___________________/___________________/ ______________________________________/

Exp: ______/______ Please complete credit card details or send a cheque or money order payable to

Central Coast Newspapers, PO Box 1056, Gosford NSW 2250

Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

4388 2253

Lex Tracey (front) and Harrison Ryan (back) battle it out for pole position

entral Coast Junior Motorcycle Club will host the prestigious Redloh Cup at Allen Park in Somersby on November 19.

A first class field of 16 young 125cc junior speedway riders from all over NSW will be in action, including twelve year old Harrison Ryan from Warnervale, nephew of five time NSW Champion and local legend, Mick Poole, and Lex Tracey, great, great nephew of six time Australian Champion, the

WANTED

CASH PAID for good quality Swords, Knives and War memorabilia.

For large collections home visit available

Shop 12 - Ebbtide Mall 155 The Entrance Rd The Entrance

4333 8555

late Billy Sanders. The Club will also be running an information session for families with kids interested in trying their hand at speedway racing and a coaching clinic for all competitors. “We are hoping to attract a bumper crowd to support the speedway stars of tomorrow and showcase the sport to young Central Coast dirt bike riders interested in racing speedway when they turn nine years old,” publicity officer, Mr Terry Starbuck said. “Junior speedway is a very cost effective way

for kids to have some fun on a motorcycle and get a chance to follow in the footsteps of the many international speedway stars who cut their teeth at the Somersby junior speedway track, including Chris Holder who agreed to support the Redloh Cup (Redloh is Holder spelt backwards) to help up and coming speedway riders,” Mr Starbuck continued. Media release, Nov 7, 2016 Terry Starbuck, Central Coast Junior Motorcycle Club Inc

The Shame File

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

• Modern Asian Cuisine, Victoria Street • Michelle Umback - 2 East Gosford Funky, Terrigal • AAA Coastal Painting • Shelley Walker Service, Greg Previously trading as Sutherland, North Headmasters Hair Gosford Design, Park Plaza Gosford • Ezy Homes - Freddies Warehouse, Gosford • Jessica Davis - A1 Central Plaza Cleaning Services, Erina • Thomas James Clinton, Trading • Tony Fitzpatrick as TMA Products & trading as Futurtek AthroBalm & Effective Roofing Business Solutions of • Inspire P/L trading Ettalong as CUP Computers • Ashley’s Family formerly of Gosford Restaurant, Gosford • Renotek, Tascott

SPORT

Page 30 - Coast Community News - November 17, 7, 2016 Share

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Carmichael out of Vans Noah Magnus to captain the Australian World Triple Crown title race Pankration team

ead Instructor of The Hub Erina’s Rising Stars Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program, Noah Magnus, will compete and captain the Australian team in the World Pankration Championships in Italy from November 11 to 14.

Avoca's Wade Carmichael ended a Series of high hopes on a shock low photo World Surf League

voca’s breakout surfing star, Wade Carmichael, has stumbled in his pursuit of the Vans Triple Crown title.

Carmichael was eliminated in the first round of the Hawaiian Pro on November 13, following a disappointing two wave total of 6.40. After winning the 2015 Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa, Carmichael jumped up 40 spots in the World Surf League rankings from 59th

to 13th. This was the biggest result in his career thus far, beating out World Number 2, Filipe Toledo, and defending Hawaiian Pro Champion, Dusty Payne, to claim the win. The win put Carmichael comfortably ahead of the pack for the 2016 Vans Triple

Crown, but Carmichael’s early fumble has taken him out of contention. Website, Nov 14, 2016 World Surf League Hawaiian Pro 2016 Round 1 results Journalist: Dilon Luke

Pankration means ‘all powers’. It refers to a full contact mixed martial arts contest open to all martial arts disciplines and includes techniques from combat sports such as tae kwon do, boxing, wrestling and judo. The tournament runs every four years, attracting up to 3,000 athletes from 100 countries. Currently ranked third in the world, this is Magnus’ 35th year as a martial arts competitor. He has been a former champion in a range of martial arts and was an original pankration champion almost 20 years ago. His experience and success have seen him selected to captain the 23-strong Australian team. When he is at home, Noah runs a free communitybased martial arts program in partnership with The Hub Erina.

T ide Char T LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

Time - Height(m) Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

THU

20 SUN

0437 0.39 1108 2.02 1745 0.19 2354 1.47

0530 0.48 1159 1.94 1842 0.26

0153 1.36 0258 1.34 0725 0.67 0830 0.73 1346 1.70 MON 1445 1.58 2039 0.42 2136 0.48

18 FRI

0501 1.41 1049 0.75 WED 1651 1.43 2319 0.52

0042 0.51 0715 1.61 1335 0.58 1923 1.40

26 SAT

29 TUE

THU

SUN

0552 1.47 1154 0.71 1748 1.40

TUE

25 FRI

0052 1.41 0626 0.58 1251 1.83 1940 0.34 0402 1.36 0939 0.76 1549 1.49 2230 0.51

28 1 THU

The parade was won by Ms Freda Brown. The Melbourne Cup Day event was held at the Gosford City Bowling Club.

0335 0.54 1009 1.80 1644 0.39 2243 1.37

Letter, Nov 1, 2016 Blanche Woodbury, Gosford City Women’s Bowling Club

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

Newsletter, Nov 11, 2016 Central Coast Council media

he Gosford City Women’s B o w l i n g Club celebrated Melbourne Cup with a popular hat parade.

0002 0.52 0636 1.54 1249 0.65 1839 1.40

0117 0.50 0152 0.50 0752 1.68 0827 1.73 1416 0.52 MON 1454 0.47 2005 1.40 2045 1.40

0226 0.50 0300 0.52 0900 1.77 0934 1.79 1530 0.43 WED 1606 0.40 2124 1.40 2202 1.39

SAT

Noah cites his greatest achievements as helping program participants gain an increased level of empowerment, social responsibility and discipline through practicing martial arts. “We wish him and the team all the best for the world championships, but to us and the many young people he has helped over the years, he is already a champion.”

Freda wins hat parade

FORT DENISON

Central Coast Council Team Leader Youth Services, Mr Steve Knee, said the popular program helped young people develop skills and confidence for more than a decade. “For the past 13 years Noah Magnus has dedicated his energy and expertise to leading The Hub Erina’s Rising Stars MMA program, teaching young people the skills of mixed martial arts and producing a number of domestic and international champions across various disciplines,” said Mr Knee. “Despite his many professional successes,

WAR MEMORABILIA WANTED

SPORT

Coast C Community News - November 17, 2016 - Page 31 SShare

w www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

Civic reception held for local Olympians and Paralympians entral Coast Olympians and Paralympians have been recognised in a civic reception held at Central Coast Council’s Gosford Chambers on Monday, November 14.

Eight athletes and two officials from the Central Coast took part in the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio, and the reception acknowledged their representation of Australia and the Central Coast. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the reception provided an opportunity to formally recognise the efforts of our local athletes and officially congratulate them on their extraordinary achievements. “The Rio Games marks 120 years of Australians excelling in Olympic events, wearing the green and gold,” Mr Reynolds said. “The Central Coast was well-represented on this occasion, with our 10 participants travelling alongside around 600 Australian team mates to compete against the world’s best in their chosen sport or discipline,” he said. “Our local athletes arrived home with one gold medal and one bronze medal. “There were also many records broken and personal bests achieved. “Our Olympians and Paralympians have done us all proud with their remarkable displays of skill, sportsmanship and camaraderie.” Mr. Reynolds said our Olympic and Paralympic heroes inspire generations of future sports stars. “On behalf of Central Coast Council and the broader Central Coast community, I would like to officially thank and

Administrator, Ian Reynolds and CEO, Rob Noble with Central Coast Olympic and Paralympic athletes

congratulate our local athletes and officials who participated in the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” he said. “Each one of you is an outstanding role model for our aspiring sports stars and we look forward to witnessing your achievements, alongside our future sporting champions, at the 2020 Games in Tokyo.”

Rae Anderson Rae Anderson first competed for Australia at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after placing second at the 2014 Australian Athletics Championships. In 2015, Rae competed in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar, on the same day she sat her final HSC exam at the British Consulate. The following year she was selected to participate in the Para-athletics Junior High Performance Program to help prepare for her qualification for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. Rae participated in the women’s discus throw and javelin throw events at the Rio Paralympic Games. Matt Dawson Beginning his hockey journey at the age of eight, young-gun Matt Dawson made his Olympic debut in

Rio after being selected as part of the Australian men’s hockey team. Son of former Australian cricketer Trish Dawson, Matt was one of the youngsters of the team at the prestigious World League final in 2015, netting his drag flick in the final against Belgium to secure Australia gold. Following his role as a member of the Australian Under21 team, the Burras, at the 2013 Junior World Cup in Delhi, Matt set his sights on being selected in the senior Australian team, something he earned as a result of strong performances at the 2014 Australian Hockey League and Under21 Australian Championships. The Australian men’s hockey team made it to the quarterfinal round in Rio, before being defeated by The Netherlands.

Riley Fitzsimmons Riley Fitzsimmons debuted on the Australian senior sprint canoe team in 2015. The Rio Games represented his Olympic debut at age 20. Riley won two gold and a silver medal at the 2015 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships and took home gold in the K2 1000 metre race at the canoe sprint World Championships with his teammate, Jordan

Wood, in Portugal in the same year. Starting Surf Life Saving at age four at his local club, Avoca Beach, Riley began kayaking at 15 and has balanced his lifesaving and kayaking passions ever since. Riley placed fourth in the Men’s Kayak Four 1000 metre final in Rio.

Matthew Formston Since making his cycling debut for Australia over five years ago, Matthew Formston has won more than ten national titles and is a world champion, world record holder and world cup gold medallist across three disciplines. He discovered his real love for the sport while riding from Sydney to Melbourne for the Macular Degeneration Foundation in 2009. Not long after, he was introduced to competitive para-cycling and hasn’t looked back. At the recent Rio Paralympic Games, Matt participated in the Cycling Road Men’s Road Race B, Cycling Road Men’s Time Trial B, Cycling Track Men’s B4,000 metre individual pursuit and the Cycling Track Men’s B 1,000 metre time trial.

Dylan Littlehales Dylan Littlehales started competing only two years

ago after his first training session in a kayak at age 14. He finished the 2014/15 Flat Water Sprint Series with a silver medal in the open men’s 200 metre, and bronze in the 500 metre and 1000 metre sprints. In 2015, he was selected to make his Australian team debut at the World Championships in Italy, where he was the youngest competitor by three years and the youngest in his classification by five years. At the Rio Paralympic Games he participated in the Canoe Sprint Men’s KL3.

Lachlan Tame Lachlan Tame joined the Avoca Beach Surf Club as a five year old. He started paddling at age 16, and in 2012, made a bet with a friend that he could make the Olympics. He first rose to prominence when he won the Australian Open Single Ski Championships in 2011 and has gone on to win the title another three times. With a host of world championship titles and world series medals to his name, along with team mate Ken Wallace, Lachlan won a bronze medal in the Men’s Kayak Double 1000 metre final in Rio.

Liesl Tesch

after leading wheelchair basketball team, the Gliders, to win silver at Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, and bronze at Beijing 2008. She joined forces with medallist Daniel Fitzgibbon, winning their first ever competition at the 2011 World Cup meets, followed by bronze in the 2011 World Championships. At the end of their first year together, the pair were named 2011 Australian Sailors of the Year with a Disability. In 2012, they claimed a bronze medal at the World championships, followed by gold at the I World Cup. The same year, the duo won gold in London. Adding to her tally, Liesl won gold in the Sailing 2-person Keelboat (SKUD18) alongside partner Daniel Fitzgibbon at the Rio Paralympics.

Nick Yallouris Nick Yallouris was an integral member of the 2016 Australian Paralympic Cycling Team as the sighted pilot for Matthew Formston at the recent Rio Games. A bicycle mechanic by trade and with a BMX background, Nick was introduced to cycling in 2010. In 2015, Nick was invited to join the Australian Paracycling team after claiming silver in the NSW men’s team pursuit at the National Championships. The same year he made his debut for Australia at the Para-cycling Track World Championships in the Netherlands, where he paired up with Commonwealth Games medallist Paul Kennedy. Media release, Nov 14, 2016 Central Coast Council media

Liesl Tesch began a career in sailing in 2011,

THURS 24 NOV KO: 7.50PM TICKETS AVAILABLE AT CCMARINERS.COM.AU

Are you looking for a smile makeover?

PORCELAIN PORCELAIN VENEERS VENEERS Book your your FREE FREE Book assessment today today assessment Dental Implants Free Assessment Improve your quality of life.

Smile with more confidence with invisible braces!

A whiter brighter smile in one hour PHILIPS Zoom White speed in chair teeth whitening special - only $595 (normally $950)

• single tooth replacement • full mouth rehabilitation over 4-6 implants • implant supported dentures NEW PATIENT OFFER - No Gap Exam and Clean appointment for Private Dental Health Insurance patients.

Not with a Health Fund? Just pay $179

Includes FREE Xrays worth $160 The 60 minute appointment includes: Full Comprehensive Exam, Clean and Polish, OPG X-rays, Treatment Planning and Fluoride

al Lifel i ne

Interest FREE Payment Plans Available

We provide reasons to smile

Dr. Meena Gambhir

Bondi • Gosford

We Bulk Bill Under the Medicare Child Dental Benefit Scheme. NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE ($1,000 Free Dental Care for children age 2 to 17 - Ask us for the Details)

Dr. Namita Mehta

Saturday Appointments Available - We accept Veteran’s Affairs patients Shop 1, 201 Mann Street, Opposite Gosford Train Station, Gosford 2250 gosford@dentallifeline.com.au | www.dentallifeline.com.au