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Lack of accurate mapping has resulted in residents being misled oastal Residents Incorporated has called on the NSW Minister for Planning, Mr Rob Stokes, to delay the introduction of the new Coastal Zone Management Act and associated reforms until accurate mapping is made available to the public.

Mr Pat Aiken, Secretary of Coastal Residents Inc, said the Act was passed by the NSW Parliament in June 2016 and was waiting to be proclaimed immediately after the close of consultation for the new Coastal Management State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) which ended on January 20. “The consultation period ended despite just one short information session and the lack of critical detail in the form of promised maps that would explain how many people would be affected if sea levels rise to the heights claimed by local government,” Mr Aiken said. “They don’t want people to know,” he said. “The vital Coastal Vulnerability maps promised in Parliament have not been made available. “Most people who would be affected do not understand the implications of this omission. “It means the owners and families of 14,000 properties on the Central Coast do not understand that the NSW Government is about to proclaim legislation that will allow councils to impose a range of development constraints.” Mr Aiken said those development constraints would include “planned retreat” in the form of timed development consents. If development consent was given for 40 years, for instance, the development would have to be removed from the land at the end of that period. “The use of timed consents would mean temporary buildings, temporary use of land and the use of ambulatory boundaries would override current Torrens Title

A beachfront property at Wamberal where residents are attempting to protect their properties from current coastal hazards

and allow submerged lands to automatically revert to the Crown with no compensation,” he said. “This directly affects more than 10 per cent of the Central Coast population. “In Sydney the Coastal Zone extends up to 200 metres from tidal waters but on the Central Coast it is 1,000 metres so the impact on Central Coast residents is far greater,” he said. On January 18, Mr Aiken wrote to Mr Stokes “to confirm certain critical errors in the consultation mapping documents for the Central Coast … has led to residents and property owners in large numbers … being misled as to whether the proposed reforms affect them.” Mr Aiken said maps used during the consultation period for the Draft SEPP misrepresented to

“tens of thousands of property owners” including those on the Central Coast, that their properties were not affected by the proposed reforms. “Residents have been misled and don’t understand they are affected by a draconian framework of legislation that enforces planned retreat and will result in the expropriation by government of land affected by current and future coastal hazards.” Mr Aiken said the risk of inundation and flooding in low lying suburbs had not been identified in the Draft SEPP mapping because that mapping did not show current hazard levels. “Of the 59,000 coastal properties affected by the Draft Coastal Management SEPP, it is estimated that at least 14,000

of those properties are on the Central Coast – they are affected by the current and future coastal hazards of tidal inundation and combined catchment and storm surge flooding. “It is a case of negligence or incompetence that the NSW Government has failed to include this readily-available information with the Draft SEPP mapping of coastal hazards,” Mr Aiken said. Mr Aiken said once the “flawed” SEPP is proclaimed, all other components of the new NSW Government Coastal Management legislative framework will come into play. “It does not go back to Parliament, but I hope it can be delayed so more debate can be allowed when Parliament resumes,” he said. He said the NSW Office of

Environment and Heritage (OEH) had been a key stakeholder in the development of local government Coastal Zone Management Plans and Floodplain Risk Management Plans. The office had representatives on the council committees that developed those plans and the comprehensive mapping of coastal hazards. The NSW OEH has been virtually the sole provider of the funding used to develop these coastal management plans, he said. “Without the substantial grants of funds for such projects, there would be no mapping and no plans,” he said. “It is either disingenuous or due to a lack of capability that the NSW State Government now suggests that the flawed content and omissions of the Local

Government Hazard Mapping is entirely the responsibility of local government. “Our association does not accept this repeated claim by the NSW Government. “The consultation process is flawed in material and misleading ways. “Residents have been misled,” he said. Mr Stokes and other state MPs had promised that the new Coastal Zones Management Act wouldn’t come into force until there had been full consultation and public participation with all the mapping available for all residents to view. “We are also very concerned that a large part of the exhibition period has occurred during a traditional period of holidays for most Australians,” he said. Mr Aiken called on Mr Stokes to delay implementation of the Coastal Management Act and associated reforms until all mapping associated with the Draft CM SEPP was completed to a standard acceptable for consultation and public participation. He asked that “accurate mapping for all coastal hazards be prepared and put on exhibition for comment and that all other mapping should be carefully checked with a particular emphasis on littoral forest and wetland mapping”. Mr Aiken said he believed demand by purchasers for properties affected by vulnerability mapping would decline as, once the new framework is implemented, notations will be included on S149(2) Planning Certificates explaining that a property is affected by current and future coastal hazards. Emails, Jan 23 and 24, 2017 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Inc Letter, Jan 18, 2017 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Inc Jackie Pearson, journalist More on pages 3 and 4

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dvertising, media and p r o p e r t y entrepreneur, Mr John Singleton, has decided to kick-start the rebirth of the Gosford CBD with the development of the Bonython Tower at 155 to 163 Mann St, Gosford. Bonython Property and Investments, the development arm of the John Singleton Group, is currently waiting for the Central Coast Council to approve a Section 96 application to amend the DA that was approved 12 months ago. Another developer owned the majority of the site (except for a small property at 163 Mann St), located in the same CBD block as the Imperial Centre, but it was acquired by Mr Singleton with the development consent. The original consent was for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a groundﬂoor tavern with 75 units of shop-top housing. The current Section 96 reduces the number of units and increases the number of parking spaces to 62. The ground ﬂoor tavern is replaced with commercial space and the property at 163 Mann St (subsequently acquired by Singleton) is included. According to the company’s website, Bonython Tower will be a “premium mix of luxury residential and commercial suites… offering spacious one and two bedroom apartments with sensational views and the convenience of the vibrant Gosford City at your door.” The building will also include three levels of

An artist's impression of Bonython Tower, to be built in Mann St

commercial space, the third incorporating an outdoor terrace. The recently-appointed Executive Chairman of Bonython Property and Investments is Mr Paul Anderson, former Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of Gosford

Council. The redesign of the project has been completed by East Gosford-based architect, Mr Cain King, from CKD Architecture. “We have been working closely with Mr Scott Cox [Central Coast Council’s

Group Leader Environment and Planning] and his team to ﬁnalise the matter [of the Section 96 application] as soon as possible,” Mr Anderson said. “The redesign was to create a beautiful building in the centre of the Gosford

CBD,” he said. “The design brief was to create a building that would stand the test of timelessness and illustrate the absolute beauty of the surrounds in which it is situated and the benefits of Gosford as a place to live, work and play. “Given its location, the building has to reflect modern but quality materials in its finishes and fittings and will be attractive to investors and home occupiers as it provides unsurpassed views of Brisbane Water. “It has close immediate access to the railway station and other transport nodes along with the benefits of CBD living with supermarkets and specialty stores at its doorstep,” he said. The new design incorporates a groundfloor restaurant café “within the building that will be as good as you experience in Melbourne or Sydney,” according to Mr Anderson. “The ground floor café/ restaurant will be to cater for the extra people living in the site both during the day but also in the evenings. “We are expecting a top class restaurant operator who will cater for commercial operations as well as restaurant trading.” Marketing and Sales for the development has been taken on by Mr Stephen Gittoes of Gittoes Real Estate in East Gosford. Expressions of interest have been invited over Christmas with the official marketing to commence early in the New Year. In terms of who Bonython Property and Investments sees as the target market for the apartments, Mr Anderson said: “We welcome aboard anyone who has a passion to live in ultimate luxury in the heart

of the Gosford CBD.” The detail of the Construction Certificate and building contracts are currently being completed, so pricing for residences in the new building is not yet finalised. “We anticipate demolishing the current buildings midway through 2017 and construction will commence immediately following that. “We should see a crane on site by the end of the 2016-17 financial year.” The building will take 19 months to construct, so completion is anticipated by late 2018 or early 2019. Mr Singleton has had a connection to the Central Coast stretching back over 60 years when he spent family holidays at Killcare as a boy. Mr Singleton is said to have “an absolute unsurpassed passion for the Coast and everything it has to offer from beach front living, coastal lifestyle, and hinterland and rural opportunities, and all of this within an easy hour and half from the Sydney CBD. Ultimately, after endeavouring to encourage the likes of Lend Lease, Meriton and many other large developers to take the place seriously, Mr Singleton has decided to “do it himself”. Mr Anderson said Bonython Tower would be the first of many Bonython Property and Investment developments to be undertaken on the Coast “to give back to the community good quality design and facilities that it so badly needs and deserves”. Email, Dec 12, 2016 Paul Anderson, Bonython Property and Investments Jackie Pearson, journalist

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he former W y o n g Council has been reported to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) by the NSW Auditor General, Ms Margaret Crawford, for an investigation into possible corruption by the Council in pushing a site at Kangy Angy over Warnervale as the location for Transport for NSW’s new intercity rail maintenance facility.

The Office of the NSW Auditor General responded to a request from the State Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, by reporting the matter to ICAC and undertaking to “look more closely at the site selection process”. That process resulted in the newly-formed Central Coast Council selling flood-prone land to Transport for NSW to build the new inter-city rail maintenance facility. The Kangy Angy site was not originally considered by Transport for NSW until it was suggested by the former Wyong Council who did not want the facility built on land it had earmarked for other purposes at Warnevale. “Any significant issues identified will be included in one of my annual reports to Parliament

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on transport, usually released in November or December each year,” Ms Crawford said. Mr Mehan said: “I welcome the Auditor General’s review into the selection process for the site of the facility and reporting any corrupt behaviour to ICAC. “I will be writing to the Secretary of Transport for NSW to ask for a review of the site selected,” Mr Mehan said. “I will continue to ﬁght for a sensible outcome to this matter which delivers the jobs the Coast needs on land better suited for the development,” he said. Meanwhile, the Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy, Mr Josh Frydenberg, ruled out the need for an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to assess the

impact of the proposed (ORRA), attended by Trump, then they must facility on the Kangy around 150 concerned begin to sincerely listen Angy habitat of the locals on December 11. and acquiesce to local nationally-threatened If local, state and demands,” Ms Zgraja Regent Honeyeater and federal politicians wish said. Swift Parrot. to avoid “a Brexit or a “Groups like ours have The residents of Kangy Trump”, they need to had enough of political Angy have continued start listening to groups speak, weasel words and their campaign against like the Kangy Angy being patronised,” she the rail maintenance Residents’ Action Group said. “We live in a system where Councillors, “We live in a system where Councillors, planners and pollies automatically assume planners and pollies automatically status of expert, and assume the status of expert, and follow the the follow the principle that principle that we, the little people, don’t we, the little people, understand the complexities of issues.” don’t understand the complexities of issues. “I doubt if there is one facility since the Wyong (KARAG), according Ms action group that hasn’t Council announced its Susan Zgraja who spoke been told the decision intention to sell its Kangy on behalf of KARAG and made is for the greater Angy land to the NSW received cheers from the good. Government. crowd at the rally. “We the little They were recently “If Council, State people recognise an involved in a rally and, indeed, Australia’s inappropriately sized and organised by the Prime Minister, Mr positioned development Ourimbah Region Malcolm Turnbull, wish when we see it. Residents’ Association to avoid a Brexit or a “We are not against

development and socalled progress. “We are against decisions made through vested interest, ignoring costs to habitat, bad economic outcomes and the destruction of our quality of life. “There is always, always, an acceptable alternative. “Our problem is to have these alternatives accepted. “Why should Kangy Angy accept the desecration of a protected ﬂood plain, presenting many engineering problems making the project, not only an impending catastrophe, but hugely expensive, when there is a viable alternative sitting ready to go, with nothing like any of the problems exhibited at Kangy? “Why is it always so difﬁcult for sense to prevail? “When presented with arguments against these proposals, why is it not within the bounds of moral governance to accept that an error of judgement has been made, an acknowledgement that we the little people want alternative solutions and can often provide them. “It is precisely these scenarios that fuel Brexit and Trump responses. “You ignore us, fob us off and cheat us at your peril,” Ms Zgraja said.

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ATO building clears ﬁnal hurdle

he NSW Land and Environment Court (LEC), on Friday, December 16, dismissed an appeal by the Gosford Waterfront Alliance against the approval of an ATO building on the Gosford Waterfront.

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The Gosford Waterfront Alliance (GWA) sought a Judicial Review in the LEC based on arguments relating to a jurisdictional error in the application of a clause in the Gosford Local Environmental Plan (LEP) concerning car parking, according to the LEC judgement. The Alliance argued that

Aerial view of the Australian Metal Reﬁnery site Photos: Statement of Environmental Effects, Cardno

Internal yard area and ofﬁce at the metal depot

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A development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council seeking consent for the establishment of use of the old Woy Woy abattoir site at 170 Woy Woy Rd as a metal depot.

Local graphic designer Ms Katherine Close with Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds in front of the new mural.

History mural installed at Woy Woy Oval A new 36-metre mural, which has taken more than eight months to produce and over six weeks to construct has been installed at Woy Woy Oval. The three metre high structure is made up of 24 colour printed steel panels that feature a pelican symbol surrounded by approximately 100 original photographs of the Peninsula’s sport culture over the past 65 years. The images, which were collected over six months through interviews with local sport

personalities, as well as through sporting organisations, Woy Woy Library, and from the general public. Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds said the decision to install the mural in Woy Woy was an important one and further enhanced the area. “Following Council’s recent investment into the $8.25 million redevelopment of Woy Woy Oval, it made sense to utilise this fantastic sporting arena and share the mural with the community,” Mr Reynolds said.

In February, more than 1200 primary school children from Woy Woy and Umina Beach Public Schools and St John the Baptist Catholic School came together on Woy Woy Oval to create the pelican symbol. American artist Daniel Dancer sketched the pelican on the grass, outlining where the children had to pose, and photographed the image from a 25 metre high cherry picker. Local graphic designer, Katherine Close, was commissioned to create the ﬁnal artwork.

Council leisure and lifestyle manager Mr Phil Cantillon said the new installation was dedicated to the community. “The aim of this artwork was to stand as an overarching symbol of unity, the pelican, and history of the 100 pictures of local sport. “The sporting community is a strong and vital part of the Peninsula community. “We wanted the installation to encapsulate the regular gathering of sporting teams and the community that occur throughout the year.

“The pelican was chosen to symbolise unity as they fly, feed and converge in groups all over the Coast’s foreshores, in the same way that our community unites in sporting arenas, like Woy Woy Oval, to watch or participate in a variety of sporting activities,” Mr Cantillon said. The installation will be fixed at Woy Woy Oval for at least five years. Media release, 14 Dec 2016 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council

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The metal depot has been operating on the site without Council approval for 30 months, according to documents lodged with Central Coast Council. Council had called on the land owner to take immediate steps to remedy the unlawful use of the premises and to remedy environmental issues raised. The application for the establishment of use was lodged on Wednesday, January 4, by Cardno NSW-ACT Pty Ltd on behalf of Peninsula Industrial Park Pty Ltd. If successful, the application will remedy the business’ unlawful use of the land. The environmental breaches were being addressed by the tenant under separate cover, according to the statement. According to a Statement of Environmental Effects, the site is located within the Peninsula Industrial Park, on the western outskirts of Woy Woy, adjacent to the main northern railway line and was previously known as the Woy Woy Abattoir which closed in 2004. “The site is now known as the Peninsula Industrial Park, which… occupies a space of approximately 12.5 hectare with a perimeter boundary of approximately

1.56km…enclosed by bushland to the north and west, a railway line to the south and Woy Woy Rd to the east…currently consists of industrial uses, cleared land and three dams. “Woy Woy Creek traverses the site.” A letter from Council to the landowner dated November 3 stated that an inspection had resulted in Council forming the view that, in addition to operating without approval, the business was not operating in an environmentallysatisfactory manner. “Batteries were not stored with adequate secondary containment to prevent ﬂuids from entering the environment should a leak, spill or escape occur. “Various leaks, spills and escapes of oil were located on the ground throughout the premises.” There was found to be “inadequate fencing to prevent waste from leaving the premises in the event of windy conditions”. “No protection exists on the stormwater inlet in close proximity to the premises. “A portion of the premises was dirt and not hardstand allowing for air pollution and water pollution risks. “Parts such as motors and radiators were stored without adequate bunding. “Unconsolidated waste material was littered throughout the premises on the ground.” The letter from Council to the land owner said: “A search of Council records has failed to

identify the required development application to change the use of the premises.” The land is zoned IN1 General Industrial under the Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014. The area subject to the application is known as Australian Metal Refinery and is near the entrance to the industrial park. The business is fenced on all sides with a lockable gate and occupies 1530 square metres of land. The area contains an office, three parking spaces, truck loading, machinery, ferrous metal piles and bins containing nonferrous metals. Another 10 parking spaces are located within the industrial park for use by Australian Metal Refinery, according to a Statement of Environmental Effects. According to the statement, no refining takes place at the site, which has operated from 7:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and from 7:30am to 11:30am on Saturdays for the past 30 months. The business proposes to store 600 tonnes per annum of nonferrous metals and 1200 tonnes per annum of ferrous metals for recycling as well as 15 tonnes of batteries for reuse and another five tonnes of batteries for recycling. The business employs four fulltime staff and two part-time. Ferrous metals are stacked in a pile at the site and collected by a third-party truck while non-ferrous metals are stored in bins and bought by a metal works.

The Statement of Environmental Effects concluded that: “The proposed development is local development under the terms of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 (as amended) and has been assessed against the requirements of Section 79(c)(1) of the Act, Gosford LEP 2014, and Council’s Development Control Plan 2013. “The metal depot is permissible with consent within the IN1 General Industrial zone.

“In this regard, it is considered that the proposal satisﬁes the aims and objectives as well as the prescriptive requirements of the above controls. “The metal depot has been in operation at this site for 30 months and is situated within an industrial park. “Therefore, it is in keeping with surrounding uses. “Accordingly, Council’s favourable consideration for the ‘Establishment of Use’ is requested.” Website, 4 Jan 2017 Central Coast Council DA tracker, DA00051323/2017

Planning breaches are investigated, says council chief Allegations of businesses operating without approval are investigated when they are reported to Council, according to Central Coast Council chief Mr Rob Noble. He was responding to questions about how a metal depot had allegedly been able to operate for 30 months at the old Woy Woy abattoir site without approval.

Mr Noble said it was “not appropriate” for the Council to comment further on the metal depot’s operation “at this time”. “The business in question has now lodged a DA with Council and all matters relating to its operation will be considered in the assessment process.” Media statements, 5 Jan 2017 Rob Noble, Central Coast Council

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the Joint Regional Planning Panel, when approving the ATO development, had failed to consider design excellence in relation to car parking. The case also argued that the JRPP had failed to provide its reasons for approving the development. The GWA wanted the Court to declare that

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the determination of the JRPP on June 30, 2016, to approve the mixed use commercial and retail premises at 99 Georgiana Tce, Gosford, invalid, but in her judgement, Justice Nicola Pain, found against the GWA on all grounds.

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$53 million Creighton’s development approved The proposed development looking down Beach Pde

he $53 million Rola Property Group’s mixed-use development at 27 to 37 Mann St and 125 Georgiana Tce, Gosford, which included the heritage-listed Creighton’s Funeral Parlour, was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel on December 15, 2016.

T An artist's impression of the Central Coast Mariners' vision for Central Coast Stadium

s Coach Paul Okon works hard to lift the Central Coast Mariners towards their former League-winning status on the ﬁeld, the local national A-League franchise has called on the Central Coast Council to lift its game and turn Central Coast Stadium into a best-practice venue. The Central Coast Mariners are arguably the region’s only premier sporting side and have stuck with the Coast when other sporting codes have turned their backs on the region. The local club was a foundation franchise in the national A-League football competition and one of only two regional clubs remaining in the competition. It has been playing its home games at the stadium since 2004, but the only things to have changed at the venue during those 13 years have been the height of the palm trees, the stadium’s name, and the quality of the playing

surface. Coast Community News has been attempting for months to break the story about the Mariners’ armwrestle with Council to bring the stadium into the modern era, but both the Mariners and Council have denied any negotiations or the existence of any Mariners’ Master Plan for the venue. The Mariners have listened to the thousands of Coast families, youths and seniors, many paid-up club members, who sit in blistering heat in the northern and eastern grandstands (the cheaper seats) because TV broadcast deals mean most Central Coast games kick off at 5:00pm during

By a vote of three panel members to two (and one abstention due to a perceived potential conﬂict of interest), the Central Coast JRPP gave consent, signed off the following day by the Central Coast Council, for the demolition of existing structures, retention and adaptive reuse of the

Creighton’s Funeral Parlour heritage item and erection of a new 18-storey retail, commercial, restaurant and residential development with 132 units and 205 car spaces. The original development application was lodged with the former Gosford Council in August 2014 and was

resoundingly rejected by the community and other stakeholders, including the National Trust, for the DA’s failure to incorporate the preservation of the Creighton’s building. Continued page 4

the summer months. Those same fans stand in queues instead of watching the match they have paid to see, sometimes way past half-time, to pay $5 for a bottle of water (worth $2 in the supermarket and provided the vendors don’t run out) and even more for hot food or a cold beer. The Central Coast Mariners have unveiled their vision for Gosford’s Central Coast Stadium and formally presented it to Council, which is the Stadium’s current owner and operator. The vision is the football club’s bid to transform the venue into a world-class entertainment hub. Continued page 8

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Application lodged for iconic development at Canton Beach $22.5 million application has been lodged with Central Coast Council for the construction of a ﬁve-storey shop top h o u s i n g development on the corner of Beach Pde and Crossingham St, Canton Beach.

Until recently the land, located at 5 to 7 and 8 Beach Pde, has been used as a caravan park, but is currently vacant, according to the Central Coast Council’s Wyong DA tracker. According to a Statement of Environmental Effects

(SEE) submitted in support of the DA: “The proposal … includes a contemporary building that comprises one basement level containing 68 car parking spaces (49 residential, 10 commercial and 8 visitor with five accessible, to be confirmed), four commercial units at ground level and 36 units on the upper levels.” According to the SEE, the development will include 24 two bedroom units and 12 threebedroom units, including four adaptable units. “Council has identified the subject site as part of a key site … prescribed for significant uplift in height and floor space

ratio,” according to the SEE. “This is reﬂected in the development standards applied to the site by the Wyong Local Environmental Plan (WLEP) 2013… intended to stimulate the redevelopment of the Canton Beach foreshore as a tourist precinct, to provide active street-frontage uses and to supply additional residential accommodation. The provisions of the WLEP also required the preparation of a Development Control Plan (DCP) for any redevelopment of the site. However, in this

instance, a DCP has not been prepared because the applicant’s proposal “does not rely on the key sites’ provisions and instead is predicated on the development standards that would otherwise apply under the WLEP. “As Council has identiﬁed the subject site as a key site, its redevelopment for higher scale development is not only appropriate, but is anticipated by Council and residents. “The key sites’ controls seek design excellence, encourage amalgamation, Continued P5

he new Central Coast Council must develop the Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ) at Warnervale if it is serious about i n c r e a s i n g employment on the Coast, according to the State Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan. Mr Mehan made his statements about the WEZ in response to questions about the poor recent performance of the tourism industry on the Central Coast. “The tourism industry is over-rated as a local employer,” Mr Mehan said. “The biggest employer on the Central Coast is retail, followed by health, and then community services,” he said. “We should make sure all employment opportunities are fully promoted and I think Council is doing the right thing with its current review of how it spends to promote the region,

but we haven’t had a big employer move to the Coast since Woolworths opened its distribution centre at Warnervale in 2009-10. “The major problem is that Council has not gone ahead with the Wyong Employment Zone in the manner in which it should have. “The former Wyong Council held it back in favour of its own pet projects, such as the idea we were going to get a new university there, and it seems that everything the former Wyong Council wanted to do in that northern area is still being supported by the Central Coast Council,” Mr Mehan said. Mr Mehan said he believed, in terms of the WEZ and the generation of local employment opportunities, the new Central Coast Regional Plan “throws it all back on Council” to get anything done. “But Council has done nothing to generate employment.

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Elderly man hit by train An elderly man on a mobility scooter has died after being hit by a train at the Rawson Rd level crossing in Woy Woy. Police said inquiries were continuing and a report was to be prepared for the Coroner. Sydney Trains reported at 11:17am that trains had been suspended between Hawkesbury River and Gosford stations due to the fatality. Police at the scene said the man went on to the crossing after the boom gates went down and the lights started ﬂashing. It was around 11am when he was hit by the northbound interurban passenger train.

Passengers, adults and children, had to be evacuated by emergency service personnel and passengers were transferred to buses. Police said the man somehow became stuck or found himself in the middle of the rail crossing as the train approached and sustained fatal injuries. Crime scene unit detectives and representatives from Sydney Trains were on the scene soon after the incident occurred and remained there for some time following the fatality. Forensic experts were on site investigating why the man was in the path of the train and had not used the nearby pedestrian underpass.

The pedestrian underpass had been opened to the public in 2015 as stage one of the Rawson Rd Level Crossing Replacement Project, a project of the former Gosford Council with funding from Transport NSW. The Public Transport Command of the NSW Police Service stated that due to formal identiﬁcation issues and issues around the circumstances of such a serious accident, the name of the victim could not be formally released. The Public Transport Command was in charge of the ongoing investigation into the incident. Interview, 17 Jan 2017 Duty ofﬁcer, NSW Police Media Interview, 19 Jan 2017 Bruce Coates, Brisbane Water LAC Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Accident highlights ‘unresolved issue’, says chamber Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has described the railway crossing accident as “a tragedy”, and the Government’s attitude as “an embarrassment” and “not good enough”. Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “What it has done is serve to highlight the unresolved issue of what happens to the level crossing. “At the moment, the State Government has walked away from this location because in their view it is cost prohibitive,” Mr Wales said. “The chamber’s position is simply that this is not good enough,” he said. “We have to sit down with both the State Government and the Central Coast Council and ﬁnd the solution to the replacement of the level crossing especially after the fact that they have spent $6.2 million on the pedestrian underpass that hardly anybody uses because it is easier for them to walk straight across the level crossing at the existing pedestrian gates. “Until the level crossing is completely closed and the only access available is via the new

pedestrian underpass and an alternative vehicle underpass, there will always be a level of risk at that level crossing. “The safety risk is compounded by the intersection of Rawson Rd with Station St which is suffering from increased usage and creating its own safety issues. “Our position is that the Government has to come up with a solution and put aside its concerns over the previous costings and ﬁnd a way forward in consultation with the local community and the Council so that this gets resolved. “Whether you build an underpass at existing crossing or another one down at Bulls Hill, I don’t care. “They have to come up with a plan. “If it means the Government has to allocate funds over a period of time let’s do it, but putting it on the backburner is not going to solve the problem. “Once again, are we the last cab off the rank as we are so often? “It’s an embarrassment,” Mr Wales said. Interview, 18 Jan 2017 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Department responds to concerns over draft coastal management policy SW Planning and Environment will carefully consider all submissions received in relation to the Draft Coastal Management State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) including a submission received from the Central Coast Council.

According to a media statement issued by the Department, the 10week public exhibition period for the draft Coastal Management SEPP closed on Friday, January 20. “Council submissions were also due by the same date, and Central Coast Council met this deadline,” the media statement said. “The draft SEPP was released to allow the community to comment on the proposed reforms (but its availability for community comment was not advertised in this newspaper). “Those submissions will be thoroughly reviewed by the Department. “The Coastal Management SEPP seeks to ensure that future development is appropriate and sensitive to our coastal environment, and that we maintain public access to beaches and foreshore areas.

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“It will also better equip coastal communities to plan and respond to coastal challenges, such as the fierce storms experienced earlier this year in areas along the NSW coast. “The SEPP will create a consistent framework for land use planning and development in the coastal zone and across Sydney, bringing all relevant coastal management provisions into the one planning instrument. “Currently, they are spread over four SEPPs and the more than 40 coastal Local Environment Plans.” The Department also responded specifically to statements made

by Mr Pat Aiken, Secretary of Coastal Residents Inc. The statement said Mr Aiken’s assertions about the community consultation process were incorrect. “The Department exhibited the SEPP for 10 weeks, which along with the three month exhibition of the Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) allowed for 22 weeks of community feedback on the draft policy. “Accurate mapping was publically available during the exhibition period. “The latest exhibition period followed several rounds of

consultation on the coastal reforms over the last two years, including a three-month consultation on an Explanation of Intended Effect, which is a document that explains in plain English what the SEPP will do. “The Department held eight meetings attended by communities up and down the coast on the draft SEPP,” the statement said. The statement also said it was the Central Coast Council that had the power to impose conditions on development consents as the local land use planning authority. “The SEPP, once made, will

require Council to consider a range of matters related to the coast as part of their assessment. “The SEPP does not change land zoning or prohibit development in any zone. “It does not mandate planned retreat or timed consent. “The SEPP does not impose ambulatory boundaries or deal with land titling at all. “Instead, the SEPP outlines a range of matters that councils, as the local consent authority, are to consider related to the social, environmental and economic values of the coast as part of their decision-making process. “The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, allows for time-limited consents, as it has for many years. “The SEPP is not introducing these. “Where land has been identified as subject to a future costal hazard, councils have a range of options available to them for managing that future risk. “Time limited consents may be one option, but there are many others. “The Coastal Zone is made up of four management areas. “Three of these are mapped consistently up and down the coast.

“The fourth area is the Coastal Use Area, which includes very high-level considerations that are aimed at ensuring development does not prohibit public access to the coast or impact visual amenity. “In the last round of consultation we asked the question about how big the Coastal Use Area should be. “The draft SEPP reflects the feedback we received. “However, this issue, as with all aspects of the draft SEPP, is being considered in light of feedback we have received in submissions. In the past, Sydney was treated differently due to its level of development and stronger local planning controls. “The coastal reforms will bring about greater consistency in the way we identify and manage coastal land and values up and down the coast of NSW. “The Office of Environment and Heritage runs a grants program and provides scientific advice to help councils prepare their plans and put in place works to help manage the coast.” Media statement, Jan 24, 2017 Mitchell Compton, NSW Planning

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he first stage of the Central Coast Leagues Club’s refurbishment project will commence on January 30.

Stage One of the project will include the demolition of the external stairs that lead to the outdoor smoking area. Club CEO, Mr Peter Blacker, said he anticipated this stage will take several weeks to complete. As part of these works, part of the Club’s TAB will be boarded up and pool tables will be moved to the Blue Water Terrace on Level 2 and the Lounge Bar area on the ground floor.

Mr Blacker said club goers should also be aware of changes to the carpark entrance and loading dock. Mr Blacker also hinted at some of the works to come throughout the project including plans to upgrade the fitness club as well as plans to improve the Club’s dining experience. Throughout the project there will be various works taking place within a number of areas of the

club. Mr Blacker said management was taking steps to ensure minimal impact on club goers throughout project works, including the continuation of the entertainment and events calendar. Media release, Jan 24, 2017 Peter Blacker, Central Coast Leagues Club

Six new mobile speed cameras to patrol the Gosford electorate n a bid to make our roads safer, the NSW Government has announced the location of 1,000 new mobile speed cameras, with 13 of them set to be located in problem areas on the Central Coast.

Six of the new mobile speed cameras will rotate in new locations that fall into the Gosford electorate and include Avoca Dr, Cape Three Points Rd, Daley Ave, Empire Bay Dr, Maitland Bay Dr, George St, The Entrance Rd, Victoria St, Wells St, Glenrock Pde, and Narara Valley Dr.

The announcement comes off the Safer Roads NSW Review which identified the top 100 problematic roads in the state. Five of these roads were also linked to the Gosford LGA with stretches of the M1 Motorway, the Pacific Hwy between Gosford and Newcastle, Henry Parry Dr,

Brisbane Water Dr and Central Coast Highway identified by review conductor, Centre for Road Safety. Document, Jan 25, 2017 New Speed Mobile Camera Location List 2017 Dilon Luke, Journalist

entral Coast Council is unable to confirm how many properties will be impacted by the proposed Coastal Zone legislative changes.

In a written statement, Council said it had submitted comments relating to the proposed SEPP. Council’s response included a recommendation that the SEPP should “embrace a total catchment management approach”. In its submission, Council also called for: “better detail around the definition of Coastal Vulnerability areas and their linkages to local planning instruments, including mapping; and, support for regional Coastal Zone Management Plans and Coastal Management Plans across local government boundaries.” According to Council, the new SEPP “must recognise the role of floodplain risk management planning in the process of

identifying coastal vulnerability areas”. It has asked the NSW Government to provide policy direction in relation to allowances for sea level rise and climate change adaptation planning and “clear and consistent property messages to be included on planning certificates”. Central Coast Council’s submission also asked for clarity as to the responsibility of agencies when dealing with non-compliant development. Another recommendation the Central Coast Council included in its submission was for the Joint Regional Planning Panel to be the consent authority for all permanent coastal protection works proposed by private

landowners on public and private land. In response to a question from Coast Community News about whether Central Coast Council had any concerns about the mapping used during the consultation period, which did not show current hazard levels around Brisbane Water or Tuggerah Lake, Council’s statement said: “Hazard mapping is continuing to improve and it is expected that mapping issues will be rectified in due course.” However, it said Council had not completed a count of impacted properties because the number would depend on the hazard mapping used. Media statement, Jan 25, 2017 Central Coast Council media

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Gosford Waterfront Alliance continues to seek an acceptable solution he Gosford Waterfront Alliance (GWA) has asked Central Coast Council to explore ways to purchase the remainder of the former Gosford Public School land and move the proposed NSW Department of Finance building to the other end of the CBD.

GWA recently met with Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rob Noble, to discuss options for the promised Regional Performing Arts Centre in Gosford. “In a productive and cordial meeting, the GWA formally asked Mr Reynolds to convene a high-level meeting of State Government, Council, business and community representatives on the Coast,” said Ms Claire Braund, GWA President. The high-level meeting would discuss options for Council to purchase the remaining portion of the school site, and how to facilitate the NSW Department of Finance building onto another NSW Government site in the CBD. Ms Braund said both outcomes were “very possible” and would send a positive message to

The former hardware store in Mann St that GWA wants to be the site of the NSW Finance building

Coast residents that the implied social contract made with the community to build a RPAC on the site of the former school was being honoured. “It would also take much of the heat out of the current debate and create a focal point for positive activity on the waterfront,’ she said. Ms Braund said there were a number of more appropriate CBD

sites for the finance building, including the former Mitre 10 site, which is currently owned by the NSW Department of Housing. “This would create an opportunity to activate a dead site in the city, which is currently being land banked by the State Government for affordable housing, a use which may not be entirely compatible with the area. “We urgently need the decision

making bodies, State Government and local representatives to sit down and talk this issue through. “At the moment it appears as though everyone is talking to noone who appears to be talking to someone.” Ms Braund said the GWA had sent letters to the Regional and Central Coast Chambers of Commerce in November with an invitation to support this

compromise position. This followed a meeting with members of the executive of both business groups. She concluded that if Mr Reynolds could negotiate to secure a major portion of the former Gosford Public School site for the RPAC and have the finance office relocated to the CBD, he would provide the incoming Council with a great opportunity

to bring people together to work on a positive community project. In a written statement, Central Coast Council said: Council was pleased to have met with representatives of the Gosford Waterfront Alliance to discuss their ongoing interest in a Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) for Gosford following the conclusion of their legal action regarding the ATO proposal. “In relation to the balance of the old school site, the development application for the proposed finance building is currently before the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) for determination. “The JRPP process is independent of Council. “In the meantime, Council is actively assessing a range of potential sites for an RPAC in conjunction with relevant stakeholders, with a view to progress this important project in a location that will maximise its benefit to the community.” Media release, Jan 24, 2017 Claire Braund, Gosford Waterfront Alliance Media statement, Jan 25, 2017 Central Coast Council media Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Property NSW Joan O’Connell receives Order of has no intention Australia Medal for services to golf of moving the proposed finance A building n 84-year-old Terrigal woman who received an Order of Australia Medal in the 2017 Australia Day Honours List for services to golf said none of her 35-year career felt like work.

Ms Joan O’Connell joined a list of Australians who were included on the Australia Day honours list. She was recognised for her long involvement with golf on the Central Coast, and in particular her efforts to increase opportunities for young female players. Ms O’Connell started playing golf with her late husband in the 1970s. At that time, golf was popular at Gosford and Wyong, but women’s competitions were largely ignored. In 1980, Ms O’Connell helped found the Central Coast’s Women’s Golf Association.

She served as Treasurer from 1981 to 1983, President from 1988 to 1990, Secretary in 1991, Inaugural District Captain from 2008 to 2009 and again President from 2010 to 2012. She was also involved with Gosford Golf Club and Breakers Country Club, where she served as President and Club Captain. In 2006, Ms O’Connell was named an Honorary Member of Golf New South Wales, where she was Country Vice-President in 1998, a Council Member from 1999 to 2005, and on the Junior Match Committee, Finance Committee and Course Rating

Committee. Ms O’Connell, who has lived on the Central Coast for 40 years, said these years were an absolute pleasure. But her fondest memories were helping children get involved with the sport. “I enjoyed getting them going and taking them to competitions in Sydney when there were no opportunities here,” she said. She remembered taking a group down the first year and winning the competition. She said it was a “fantastic day”.

The nomination for the OAM shocked Ms O’Connell because her career was a labour of love. “I got a big surprise because I’ve enjoyed so much of what I’ve done. “You shouldn’t get a present and an award when you’ve enjoyed so much, but I’m very proud right now. “I should also thank the great committee people and Presidents I’ve worked with.” Ms O’Connell is still involved with the mixed competition at Terrigal on Saturday morning and afternoon.

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New Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee to be appointed

new Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee will be appointed by the Central Coast Council following a resolution by Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds.

Mr Reynolds said the committee’s function would be to “promote effective and efficient service delivery under a framework of openness, transparency and accountability. “The purpose of the committee is to review aspects of Council’s operations, including risk and financial management, fraud control, governance and compliance, and collection of performance measurement data,” Mr Reynolds said.

“The committee will also provide information to assist in continuous improvement of Council functions,” he said. The committee will include three independent external members and two councillors. “The committee will help council achieve its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. “Formation of the committee

at this time helps to set strong foundations and will assist in a controlled transition to new arrangements, following the election of the new council in September. “The committee will hold a three-year tenure, meeting at least four times per year, with meetings to include review and endorsement of annual audited financial reports and external audit opinion. “We will be seeking a diverse

skill set of committee members who collectively demonstrate desirable leadership behaviours, and can be a positive force for change and improvement across the organisation.” Council has requested that the CEO undertake an open recruitment process to identify potential independent committee members, with a report on the appointment of these members to return to Council on March 22. Media release, Jan 24, 2017 Central Coast Council media

roperty NSW has no intention of moving the proposed finance building from 32 Mann St, Gosford.

Property NSW responded to a call from the Gosford Waterfront Alliance to consider moving its Finance Department development from part of the former Gosford Public School site to the Mitre 10 site at the northern end of Mann St. “Following a public Expressions of Interest process, Property NSW is finalising the tender evaluation for 32 Mann St,” the statement said. “An announcement on the preferred developer is expected in the coming months,” it said. “The proposed uses on the site

comply with the Central Coast Council’s Gosford Development Control Plan (DCP). “Importantly, the site will contribute to the activation of the Waterfront Precinct and support the revitalisation objectives for Gosford,” the statement said. “By partnering with the private sector, the Government can deliver benefits to the local economy, extend and revitalise the CBD and deliver hundreds of new jobs to the region.” Media statement, Jan 24, 2017 Billy Briggs, Finance NSW

Former Gosford Council books are still to be audited he 2015-16 financial statements for the former Gosford Council are expected to be referred for audit at the Central Coast Council’s February meeting.

The subsequent audit report will be made to the March meeting of the Central Coast Council. “Current indications are that the result for the period will be a surplus,” according to a media

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Council fails to consult on its new community engagement strategy he Community Environment Network has informed Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, of its concerns about the Council’s new community engagement strategy.

“The framework doesn’t give a clear outline of how Council will engage with the community, has not itself gone through a process of consultation, and does not represent best practice,” CEN Chief Executive Officer, Ms Jane Smith, said when she addressed Mr Reynolds at the first Council meeting for 2017. “We urge Council to put the Engagement Framework, and the Strategy mentioned on page 91, out on exhibition before finalising,” Ms Smith said. “The Framework appears to have a heavy reliance on social media which is a useful tool, however, it is becoming recognised as a compromised space for consultation,” she said. “It reaches a certain audience - however, for many, they are either not engaged in that forum or find it subject to bullying and aggression. “As a result, it needs to be weighted accordingly. “We commend Council on the work that it is doing related to place making - however, the Framework provides limited opportunities for engagement on regional or strategic issues. “A key part of effective engagement is informed consultation. “The Framework appears to largely concentrate on relatively shallow feedback rather than engaging communities and stakeholders in a deeper

understanding of issues through a process. “The Framework is vague about measures of effectiveness. “For example, there is no information about benchmarks, delivery timeframes or a guarantee of service in terms of response times. “These may be in the strategy, however it is unclear. “It appears that the primary measure of success included in the Framework is reputational risk. “We don’t believe that the Framework demonstrates best practice. “The report …relies heavily on the lowest levels of engagement inform and consult.” According to Ms Smith, some of the tools used in the best practice standard for community consultation include Citizen Advisory Committees and Citizen Juries. “Council has chosen to leave these tools out of the Framework,” Ms Smith said. When the former Gosford and Wyong Councils were dismissed in May 2016 and the Central Coast Council established by the NSW Government, the community advisory committees of both Councils were disbanded and have not been replaced. “We encourage Council to once again establish Advisory Committees as a tool for

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collaboration. “We note the recent advice from Council staff that they have a monthly meeting with developers and question why Council is not similarly having regular meetings with other stakeholder groups to work towards the best outcomes for the region. “For example, the former Gosford Heritage Committee included significant expertise that was provided to Council at no cost. “We also again draw your attention to the COSS Committee for the Coastal Open Space System. “COSS was commenced around 1984 - over 30 years ago. “For much of the last 30 years, a COSS committee has operated in Gosford. “In the past 15 years, I am aware of two periods where that committee has not operated. “What has been evident is the lack of progress and activity around implementing the objectives of COSS during those periods. “During that time there have been few, if any, land acquisitions and progress against the COSS Strategy. “We request that the Central Coast Council re-establish the COSS Committee. “We are concerned that the Draft Framework has not been on exhibition for community consultation. “It also appears that it has not been discussed or tabled with the Local Representative Committee (made up of former Gosford and Wyong Councillors). Statement, Jan 24, 2017 Jane Smith, Community Environment Network

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The ACF has called for provisions for open space and green building design to be considered as part of the Council’s current planning proposal for the CBD, according to ACF Central Coast Branch President, Mr John Wiggin. “The branch put forward alternatives to financial incentives for landholders and developers, including provisions of open space and green building design that could incorporate water, energy and waste reduction strategies,” Mr Wiggin said. “These design components would be implemented by the developer for access to Council’s proposed floor space ratio (FSR) bonus pool in the core Central Business District zone,” he said. “Further green building design strategies could then be made available to give developers access to the bonus height provisions also proposed by the Council. “For example, the use of building materials that reduce embodied greenhouse gases in the construction and life span of the buildings could be a way for a developer to gain access to increased height and floor space provisions. “Such examples of green buildings can be seen in the ACF 60L building which shows how we can achieve a commerciallyviable, healthy, low-energy, resource efficient workplace all with minimal impact on the environment. “Other examples include the One Central development in Broadway, Sydney, which has trigeneration and sufficient passive and active green space for the resident populations. “The Docklands in Victoria is another example which has the

highest percentage of green buildings in Australia. “High-density developments typically have a significant impact on the residential densities and greenspaces of local suburbs. “To accommodate the population within the desired higher densities, there needs to be a greater implementation of public open green space, parks and playgrounds, which can not only assist with the ecological benefits within cities, but address the physical, social and mental health needs that green spaces within the public realm provide residents. “Proposals to increase open spaces in the city include developer incentives for allocation of public accessible open spaces within the building envelope. “The benefits of urban green spaces such as Kibble Park are well documented, and this public park has become the focus of many local celebrations and events during the year. “Kibble Park is essentially the town square of Gosford and its function will become even more essential with intensification of population in the Gosford CBD. “However, the solar access and view sharing from the park of the surrounding hills is under threat from the proposed high rise surrounding the park,” Mr Wiggin said. The ACF Branch has questioned whether Council is interested in creating a sustainable, liveable city, or just increasing the rate payer base. “The Australian Federal Government released a Smart Cities Plan in April 2016 that set out the vision for our cities metropolitan and regional,” Mr

Wiggin said. “The report stated that to succeed in the 21st Century economy, “our cities need to be productive and accessible, but they also need to be liveable.” “One of the main strategies of that policy was looking to address the population and growth issue by moving towards higher residential density living with the concept of 30 minute cities. “Whilst compact cities with high rise unit living may be seen as the sustainable option to accommodate population growth as opposed to the endless urban sprawl, the ideals of a compact, walkable city have not been addressed in Council’s latest planning proposal to increase the heights and give free reign of Floor Space Ratio in the Gosford CBD that will pump in people without any forethought to the impacts,” he said. “If the Council were serious in addressing the traffic congestion and creating a sustainable compact city, they would be promoting developments with no car parking to encourage walking and public transport usage. “Although, to make such a proposal work, an efficient regular service needs be implemented. “Australia’s big cities remain dominated by cars, so there is a great need to bring our public transport systems into the 21st century. “This city needs green buildings that assist in reducing their residential population’s impact on the water, power and waste infrastructure, as well as reducing car usage by promoting public transport, better public open space and public realm, and active recreation areas with the developments,” he said. Media release, Jan 25, 2017 John Wiggin, Australian Conservation Foundation Central Coast

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NSW Fair Trading and Tenancy Tribunal abandon Gosford offices

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.

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January 17, 2017

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

Application lodged for iconic development at Canton Beach A $22.5 million application has been lodged with Central Coast Council for the construction of a ﬁvestorey shop top housing development on the ...

Council has done nothing to generate employment Mehan The new Central Coast Council must develop the Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ) at Warnervale if it is serious about increasing employment on the ...

$300,000 state funding for Waste management contract evaluation criteria needs to 11 projects in the Wyong be made public - Harris electorate

The empty NCAT rooms in the Gateway Building, Gosford

ot only has NSW Fair Trading closed the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) hearing rooms in Gosford, but it has also abandoned almost all the office equipment.

State Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, said the NSW Government was said to have paid a substantial amount to fit out the Gosford NCAT rooms over a decade ago. The purpose-built rooms were closed in December. “Upon abandoning the site, they left behind almost all of the office equipment including chairs, modems and office furniture, all paid for by the NSW tax payer,” Mr Mehan said. The closure of the office has sparked concern from local tenants’ advice and Legal Aid groups that services will not be adequately replicated while NCAT is forced to operate from multiple sites, according to Mr Mehan. “Parties that have hearings that may take longer than the time available in the short group hearings could be forced to travel as far as Newcastle to have their cases heard,” he said “Both Gosford and Wyong Courthouse have not yet provided the facilities for telephone hearings to help members of

the community who may live significant distances from the hearing sites or have since moved out of the area. “Frankly I find the whole process around the NCAT closure unacceptable. “The government have cut and run instead of renewing their lease and it’s going to have a significant impact on members of our community when they are most vulnerable. “We’re already receiving reports of miscommunications between local courthouses, and NCAT are causing cases to be dragged out or continually adjourned. “I have written to the AttorneyGeneral to seek further clarification around the decision but have not yet received a response. “This is another case of the NSW Government cutting services to the Central Coast and hoping that no one notices.” The NSW Department of Justice and Finance NSW were asked to respond to Mr Mehan’s statements.

In a written statement, Justice NSW said: “NCAT is still operating at Gosford and has no plans to close or leave the Central Coast area. “Most of the hearings will remain at Gosford and other Central Coast locations such as Wyong and Woy Woy. “Some longer hearings will be transferred to Newcastle. “If parties cannot travel they can ask to appear via phone hearing. “NCAT has reviewed services at Gosford and there is nothing to indicate increased adjournments or confusion between the courthouse and NCAT. “However, NCAT will continue to monitor the situation to ensure no issues arise. Media release, Jan 17, 2017 Peter Duggan, office of David Mehan Media statement, Jan 25, 2017 Georgie Louden, NSW Justice Jackie Pearson, journalist

Long Jetty lake foreshore recreation area open to the public A lake foreshore recreation area at the end of Archbold Rd, Long Jetty, is now able to be used by the public.

Council loses the right to keep confidential airport report secret

Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, has announced that 11 projects in the Wyong region will between them receive $300,000 worth of funding for community projects from the 2016 Community Building Partnership Program.

Pressure is mounting on the Central Coast Council to make public the criteria it intends to use to evaluate new waste management contracts before they are ﬁnalised.

Central Coast Council has been ordered by the NSW Civil and Administrative Claims Tribunal (NCAT) to allow a rate payer to have access to a previously conﬁdential airport ...

Floodplain Management Study Report running late

Spot rezoning raises concern

Job uncertainty elsewhere may be sign of things to come at Wyong

Local Labor MPs have claimed that the uncertainty over job security being experienced by staff at the Manly and Mona Vale Hospitals will be replicated in Wyong, if the NSW Government’s ... The full articles and more can be seen on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net

The Floodplain Management Study and Plan for the Wyong River is running behind schedule according to the Central Coast Council’s own timeline for the project.

A proposal to rezone land at 66 Oakland Ave, The Entrance, has been labelled a recipe for disaster by the State Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan.

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

Elderly man hit by train An elderly man on a mobility scooter has died after being hit by a train at the Rawson Rd level crossing in Woy Woy.

Why the government shelved the level crossing project NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Mr Duncan Gay, announced in October 2016 that the NSW Government would not be putting any more money into the Rawson Rd Level Crossing ...

Department declines to provide information The NSW Department of Transport has declined to provide information about the impact of the rail crossing accident at Woy Woy.

Tribute and condolences A simple ﬂoral tribute was placed on the wire mesh fence, between the road and railway line near the intersection of Rawson Rd and Railway St, following Monday’s fatality.

Proposal to limit hearings at Woy Woy courthouse Woy Woy Courthouse will lose the ability to hear local court matters under changes being proposed by the NSW Attorney-General’s ofﬁce.

Solution needed before more accidents, says Harris The NSW Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, said the Rawson Rd level crossing was “a tragedy waiting to happen”.

Implement a dune plan, says community group

MacDonald calls for more consultation on court changes

A dune management plan should be implemented for the entire length of Ocean Beach, from the southern corner of Umina Beach around to Ettalong, according to the ...

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald has called for more local consultation, after meeting with local lawyers at the request ...

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

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RMS not doing enough have found that the RMS is guilty in not assisting to prevent accidents over the past 50 years in the Koolewong, Tascott and Point Clare area.

I have made 10 representations over the past 20 years to have the speed limit reduced to 60km from Tascott to Point Clare and it has fallen on deaf ears. The police are not able to patrol the area as we are short of about 30 on the Central Coast. Someone increased the speed limit to 70km from Tascott to Point Clare not taking into consideration two hidden streets on both sides of a hill, six driveways and two refuges on both sides of the hill. One refuge has been wiped out twice in the last five years, luckily no person was in the refuge or they could be dead. The public is tired of having their

FORUM lives put at risk because of the negligence of other drivers and the RMS not trying to save lives. Moving down through the Point Clare shopping centre drivers keep speeding down the hill on the inside lane and narrowly missing children crossing to the station. I personally witnessed a cement truck drive through the red lights just missing a mother and her two children, luckily she was quick enough to pull them back otherwise they would be dead. Constantly the local community has requested to have the

inside lane closed just after the overbridge and allow people to go into the shopping centre in safety. The left hand lane moving into Talinga Ave must be restored for safety, and a red light camera be installed on the crossing. There have been three accidents there since the Aldi store was built. As a person that thinks of others and the community in which I live I find that our community is being ignored. When is the RMS going to act for us? Email, Jan 20, 2017 Robert Findley, Point Clare

Removal of subsidy for blood glucose test strips is a false economy would like to ask how it is that Lucy Wicks and her colleagues Susan Ley (the one in the news over her tax paid travel to purchase Gold Coast real estate), Scott Morrison and Malcolm Turnbull, why, in a step exemplifying false economies, have they decided to remove the subsidy for blood glucose test strips for people suffering from diabetes.

The use of these strips has been recommended by health care workers for at least 25 years to reduce the incidence of such delightful complications as early mortality, amputations, blindness and kidney failure. Once these complications do occur, as has been firmly established by long-term epidemiological studies, how is

FORUM this going to reduce the outgoings from the federal health care budget? This subsidy must be reinstated immediately. The Commonwealth could perhaps use the funds saved by reducing the parliamentary travel

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t seems that developers and the Local Government Authorities want to turn Gosford into an arid high-rise windswept environment which none would want to visit.

At least at Erina and Tuggerah, they have car parking, even if most of it is of the Sahara Desert variety. Cities provide work but they should be liveable with plenty of green and recreation space. The major parties loathe Clover Moore, Mayor of Sydney, but the people support her because, mainly, she’s on the right track. Email, Jan 17, 2017 Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy

NRL Stadium booking detrimental to Mariners’ home game

y understanding is that Council have let the Stadium out to the National Rugby League for a trial match on Saturday, February 18.

This is totally irresponsible as the prime user of the Stadium, Central Coast Mariners, play Melbourne Victory the very next day. This A-League game date has been known for several months. Surely the person responsible for booking the Stadium has the dates of the Mariners’ Home games. Foxtel shows all A-League games live across Australia and to a number of overseas countries. This showcases the Central Coast to a large number of potential visitors.

Surely showing the normally excellent surface of the Stadium in pristine condition is far more important than a trial game. Please reconsider this illadvised booking on Saturday, February 18. Saturday, February 25 is a far better option for this league trial game. Our local, only fully professional sporting team is playing away on that weekend.

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Future councillor’s role will be more demanding than ever t’s less than nine months before the voters of the Central Coast go to a council election.

Arguably this will be the most important election in the region’s history. The election of the 15 councillors from five wards will undoubtedly shape the culture, economy and identity of the Central Coast for decades to come. To be very clear, the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong will not be reversed, for better or for worse. The fact remains that the controlling groupings of the last two Councils voted to voluntarily merge, despite considerable opposition in the community and by opposition councillors. Since May, the two Councils have been under administration by the NSW government appointed Administrator, Mr Reynolds. He alone has been our entire Council, with the full power to pass or rescind anything in his remit. Understandably for many, it appears Council is going too slowly with re-zonings, large DAs and investments. Though to be fair, Mr Reynolds has been focussed on the mechanics of merging two large and complex organisations, nothing to be sneezed at, I’m sure. The Administrator’s conservative approach will, in effect, defer many decisions to the elected Council. I believe the rationale for his reasoning in this regard is sound.

FORUM It is after-all for elected representatives to make the big, hard decisions on behalf of Central Coast locals. It now falls on all residents to become active and create a regional vision we can all be proud of. This should mean serious policy debates, good suggestions and encouraging quality local candidates to stand for this, our first regional super Council. Make no mistake, the job of the new councillors will be very demanding, as they will be expected to make tough decisions that will affect the direction of growth and the quality of our prized lifestyle. With so much at stake, the public scrutiny of Council decisions will be much greater than ever before. Yesteryear’s approach to local government will not suffice. It’s going to be demanding, as the stakes are so much higher. In effect, the newly elected Council will be our local parliament, governing over an area comparable to the ACT with a population comparable to Tasmania or the NT. The councillors will, as a result, need to work harder than most, probably putting in very long hours and having to grapple with complex decisions on behalf of tens of thousands of residents.

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Police targeted drugs in the twoday operation across the Brisbane Water Local Area Command as part of Operation Fortitude. Throughout the operation, police were assisted by a drug detection dog. Brisbane Water Local Area Commander, Superintendent Danny Sullivan, said Operation Fortitude was established by police to combat alcohol-related crime and antisocial behaviour. “As part of the latest phase of Operation Fortitude, we engaged the assistance of a police drug detection dog and handler,” Supt Sullivan said. “This operation continues and I assure anyone who has the intention of acting illegally or being antisocial in the future that they will be identified, arrested and charged,” he said. “As people enjoy their leisure time in this beautiful part of NSW,

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we do not want individuals or groups causing problems. “I can assure you that this operation will continue across the command.” On the evening of Saturday, January 21, a 31-year-old man was detected for possessing ammunition and breaching a firearms prohibition order. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Monday,

January 23. On Sunday, January 22, a 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with drug supply and dealing with the proceeds of crime. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on January 23. The operation saw three people detected for possessing drugs, one for breaching an AVO and two for breaching bail. Two people were detected for offensive behaviour. Twenty nine people were searched during the operation, while three vehicles were also examined by police. Officers conducted 15 business inspections while nine move on directions were issued. Media release, Jan 23, 2017 NSW Police media

East Gosford thief caught in the act

man has been charged over a robbery and break-in at East Gosford.

Just after midnight on December 18, police were called to a shop on Victoria St, East Gosford, after a man allegedly kicked in the front doors and entered the store. The man allegedly took a number of items from the shop. A security officer attended and arrested the 44 year old man

leaving the shop. Police were alerted and officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended. The man was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was

charged with destroy or damage property, and break and enter with intent to steal. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on January 17, 2017. Media release, Dec 19, 2016 NSW Police Media

Raids on licensed premises in Terrigal yield results

olice have charged a man with drug supply during an operation in Terrigal.

Over the weekend of December 17 and 18, officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command, in conjunction with the Police Dog Unit, conducted Operation Fortitude, a high-visibility patrol of licensed premises within the local area. During the operation, police conducted 34 business inspections on licensed premises, with three infringement notices issued for street offences and fail to quit licensed premises. Five people were detected in possession of prohibited drugs, including a 19 year old man who was stopped by police and searched at a licensed premise in

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Police officer nearly hit by a vehicle

Operation Fortitude reaps results high-profile police operation targeting drugs and licensing enforcement at Terrigal, Gosford and Erina, was held over the weekend of January 21 and 22.

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man and a woman have been charged after an officer was nearly hit by a vehicle in Wyoming early on the morning of Sunday, January 22.

Just after 3:00am, police observed a Mitsubishi Magna with two occupants on Blackbutt St, Wyoming, allegedly travelling in excess of the speed limit. The car stopped and the driver, a 25-year-old man, exited the vehicle and ran away. A male leading senior constable commenced a foot pursuit when the passenger in the vehicle, a 23-year-old woman, entered the driver’s seat and attempted to drive at the police officer. The officer avoided being struck and was not injured. The vehicle hit a pole and the

woman ran away. The man and the woman were located in nearby bushland and arrested. They were taken to Gosford Police Station where the man was charged with outstanding warrants, drive recklessly/ furiously or speed/manner dangerous, and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period. He was refused bail to appear

at Wyong Bail Court on Sunday, January 22, where he was refused bail again to appear at Gosford Local Court on Monday, January 23. The woman was charged with assault police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm and armed with intent to commit indictable offence. She was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, February 21. Media release, Jan 22, 2017 NSW Police Media

$2,350 fine for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km per hour number of drivers caught drink driving and speeding spent Christmas without their drivers’ licences.

They also found hefty fines and impending court dates in their stockings as a consequence of Operation Safe Arrival. One such driver, a 17 year old Red P-Plater, was pulled over by Police at Mooney Mooney Creek allegedly travelling at 163km per hour in a 90km per hour zone. The teen had his licence suspended on the spot and received a $2,350 fine for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km per hour and lost 12 demerit points. The operation commenced at 12:01am on Friday, December 16, and concluded at 11:59pm on January 2. During the first nine days of the operation, five people died on NSW roads, which is two less than at the same time last year. Acting Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant

Commissioner, Mr Michael Corboy, said the fact that drivers continued to speed and drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol was disconcerting. “Almost 400 people have died

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Fairhaven report looks Concerns raised over the possible removal of Medicare rebates at the past year and how F NDIS will affect it ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has denied that the Turnbull Government has plans to remove the Medicare rebate from after-hours GP services.

airhaven Services has released its 2015-16 Annual Report.

The report detailed the most significant activities of the disabled care service and also featured yearly recaps from CEO, Mr Tony Anderson, and Board Chairman, Mr Clive Blunt. Mr Anderson said the beginning of Fairhaven’s 2015-16 was dominated by the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and how these changes would impact on its services, participants, families, carers and guardians. Mr Anderson’s review also detailed the difficult start-up of the National Disability Insurance Agency Portal and how the complete overhaul of the sector would ultimately lead to more focused specialised support. Mr Anderson also spoke of some of Fairhaven’s achievements for the year, including the purchase of new administrative program ProSIMS, the clearing of all financial debt, the sale of Central Coast Laundry, the relocation of Pacific CoPack from West Gosford to Point Clare and Tuggerah, and receiving a $69,400 grant to

assist with ADE viability. Fairhaven also announced Woy Woy Olympian, Liesl Tesch as new ambassador. Mr Blunt’s 2015-16 review reflected on the changing nature of Australia’s disability care sector. Mr Blunt focused on everything Fairhaven had achieved in the 2015-16 period including the establishment of Fairhaven’s retail precinct in Point Clare, the progress of the Kincumber Residential Project and Booker Bay villas, a stronger social media and digital presence, and the successful implementation of the Pastoral Care Program for a second year. Fairhaven Services Limited is a not for profit organisation that has been operating since 1962. From modest beginnings as a school for children with a disability, Fairhaven has grown to become a social enterprise dedicated to providing community participation, social skills, employment opportunities, accommodation and living supports.

Fairhaven provides accommodation and community support in various locations and settings across the Central Coast, offering opportunity for people living with disability to develop the skills required for a more independent lifestyle. Support with community access encourages meaningful participation in an individual’s own community, while also providing full time carers well deserved respite. Fairhaven also offers supported employment opportunities at their Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) business divisions, Pacific CoPack and Vintage Fair. The report states that the beginning of 2017 ushers in the end of a previous strategic planning cycle and that the new year marks the beginning of a new phase of development and planning for the organisation. Document, Jan 6, 2017 Fairhaven Services 2015-16 Annual Report

“There is no plan to remove after hours services from Medicare,” Ms Wicks said. “Claims that the Turnbull Government plans to remove the Medicare rebate from after-hours GP services are misleading our community,” she said. “A review of all the Medicare Benefits Schedule items has been initiated by the Government and is being conducted by independent medical experts. “The review is assessing concerns that some after-hours GP Medicare Items are being claimed inappropriately. “No recommendations have yet been made regarding after-hours GP services. “We have delivered record funding, and record-high bulkbilling rates. Ms Wicks made her statements in response to claims by the National Home Doctor service. “A push to remove the Medicare rebate for after-hours doctor home visits would impact at least 3,925 people in the Federal Electorate of Robertson who have used the National Home Doctor

Service in the past financial year,” said Dr Umberto Russo, Chief Medical Officer of the National Home Doctor Service. “A decade after John Howard introduced after-hours doctor home visits to Medicare, the service is now being put under threat with calls for the Medicare rebate to be removed in the Government’s current Medicare Benefit Schedule review,” Dr Russo said. “Doctor home visits are an essential Medicare service which are vital for the most vulnerable people in our community, such as children and the elderly,” he said. “In the federal electorate of Robertson, 41 per cent of home visit patients were children under 15 years of age. “Children and elderly family members can fall sick at any time of the day or night, not just in business hours when GP clinics are open. “If home visits weren’t available, more families would go to emergency departments for health problems that are not emergencies, but cannot wait for

treatment until business hours. “For regional communities like those in the electorate of Robertson, getting health services when you need them is hard enough, but any cuts to this service will make things even harder. “The cost to the health system of a doctor home visit is $128, while the cost to the health system of patient being treated in an emergency department is $368 on average, and much more when an ambulance is called. “A report by Deloitte Access Economics found that without access to after-hours doctor home visits to households and aged-care facilities, the cost to the health system would be $724 million higher over the four years of the budget forward estimates,” Dr Russo said. Media statement, Jan 10, 2017 Rebecca Johnstone, office of Lucy Wicks Media release, Jan 5, 2017 Leesa Maroske, National Home Doctor service Dilon Luke, journalist

Free Mindfulness Taster Session ommunity members have been invited to a Mindfulness Taster Session run by Openground Mindfulness Training and held at the Wyoming Community Centre on February 6.

Presented by Ordained Buddhist, Mr Dean Wooding, who is qualified in Mindfulness Based Approaches, the taster session will expose participants to the concept and teach them how practicing mindfulness can help to enhance resilience and reduce stress. According to Mr Wooding, practicing mindfulness has been scientifically proven to have a range of positive health benefits including stress reduction, anxiety and depression management and increases in focus and cognitive performance. “Mindfulness practice offers an invitation to move towards greater balance, choice and participation in life,” he said.

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Crouch. “I wish all interns the best for what I am sure will be a very informative and exciting year,” Mr Crouch said. “NSW guarantees intern positions to all domestic medical graduates of NSW universities and provides internships to many graduates from interstate universities and, where possible, international full-fee paying medical graduates. “NSW is the only State to offer two-year employment contracts to graduates.

“This includes the one-year internship followed by a year which focuses on consolidating professional practice and experience in different clinical settings. “During their one-year internship, the graduates will complete compulsory terms in the specialties of medicine, surgery and emergency,” Mr Crouch said. Media release, Jan 23, 2017 Kerryanne Delaney, office of Adam Crouch

Relay for Life planning well underway he Cancer Council is gearing up to host the 2017 Gosford City Relay for Life.

The relay is an18-hour fundraising event where participants come along and walk all night to raise money to support local cancer patients and services. The event is expected to boast a line-up of local entertainment as participants take to the track, as well as a variety of food options and a huge range of fun for the kids.

Ms Donna Robertson, Chairperson of the Gosford City Relay for Life, said the relay was a special event that gives something to everyone. “People relay for all different reasons, whether you are a survivor like me, a carer, fighting cancer, want to remember somebody lost to cancer, or if you just want to make a difference,” Ms Robertson said.

The event will be held at Adcock Park Velodrome, West Gosford, on March 26 and 27. Participants can register a team and participate in the overnight event or attend during the day to get involved in fun. Media release, Jan 20, 2017 Jayne Maloney, NSW Cancer Council

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Two new cases of Meningococcal disease reported

hirty six new medical graduates have been welcomed to Gosford Hospital where they will undertake a year-long internship.

“I’m so pleased these new doctors will undertake their internship at our local hospital,” said State Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. “Every intern will benefit from the support and direction of our clinicians,” Mr Crouch said. “NSW funds more medical intern positions than any other State,” he said. The internships at Gosford Hospital represent a funding commitment from the NSW Government of $3.8 million, according to data provided by Mr

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wo new cases of Meningococcal disease have been reported on the Central Coast and treated at Gosford Hospital, according to the Central Coast Local Health District.

The public has been urged to be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal disease as a result of the two confirmed cases. A 21 year old male was responding well to treatment and was in a stable condition. A 52 year old female was transferred to a Sydney hospital for further treatment but has since passed away. Household contacts of the patients have been prescribed clearance antibiotics. The two cases were not related, and there were no links between these cases and any previous cases. Central Coast Local Health District Public Health Director, Dr Peter Lewis, said late winter and early spring were the seasons when meningococcal disease tended to be most prevalent, although cases presented all year round. “Most cases occur among infants, young children, teenagers and young adults, although people of any age can be infected. “Meningococcal disease can be

very severe, and people infected with it can become extremely unwell within hours of the first symptoms appearing, so it’s important to be aware of the symptoms,” Dr Lewis said. Symptoms of meningococcal disease may include sudden onset of fever, cold hands and feet, limb/ joint pain, nausea and vomiting, headache, neck stiffness, dislike of bright lights and a pin-prick rash changing to large red-purple blotches that don’t disappear with gentle pressure on the skin. Babies and very young children may also experience irritability, have difficulty waking, rapid or laboured breathing, diarrhoea, a high-pitched cry or refuse to eat. A rash does not always appear or it may occur late in the disease. “It is also important to note that not all of the symptoms of meningococcal disease may be present at once,” Dr Lewis said. “If anyone suspects meningococcal disease, they should see a doctor immediately and return if symptoms worsen.” Dr Lewis said the most common

serogroups of meningococcal disease in Australia are B, C, W and Y. A vaccine is available for meningococcal C which is included in the National Immunisation Program schedule and recommended for all children at one year of age as part of the free routine immunisation. A vaccine against some serogroup B strains has recently become available in Australia, recommended for young children and adolescents, but is not part of the National Immunisation Program schedule. “As we don’t routinely vaccinate against all strains of meningococcal disease, it’s important to be on the lookout for the symptoms, even if you have been vaccinated against C and B,” Dr Lewis said. In 2016 there were four confirmed cases of meningococcal disease in the Central Coast Local Health District area. Media release, Jan 20, 2017

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EDUCATION

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Darcy Dunlop tops the State

School maintenance work undertaken during holiday period

Gosford High School student has topped the state in the HSC for Aboriginal Studies.

Darcy Dunlop of Kincumber beat thousands of other students to claim top spot in the course for 2016, with the school especially proud of him, having only offered the course for the first time this year. Principal, Ms Lynne Searle, said it was an excellent result for Dunlop and Gosford High School.

Ms Searle said all students’ results were celebrated at a special breakfast on December 15 at the school. Interview, Dec 14, 2016 Lynne Searle, Gosford High School Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Wyoming students receive 2,700 free books to keep

The works include improving the physical condition of the school’s entrance, administration block, vehicle access and outdoor spaces. Erina High School and Kincumber Public School were also earmarked by Mr Crouch to receive minor maintenance works before the end of the school holidays.

ward-winning cartoonist and children’s book illustrator, Jules Faber, visited Wyoming Public School on Tuesday, November 29, in his capacity as a role model for the children’s charitable foundation, Books in Homes Australia.

Books in Homes provides books of choice to families and children to ensure crucial early literacy engagement and the development of reading skills needed for lifelong success. Scholastic Australia sponsors Wyoming Public School, providing the funding for nearly 300 children to select nine books a year that they get to take home and keep. Jules has illustrated 21 books and has also won the 2014 Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards with author Anh Do for their WeirDo book, published by Scholastic. He has also won three prizes in the Rotary Cartoon Awards Best Comic Strip category, including first place in 2013, and he is third

term President of the Australian Cartoonists Association. “Growing up in a large family, I was constantly surrounded by noise and clamour,” Jules said. “Books were my escape into a world where I could be alone and enjoy the wild adventures of the most peaceful silences I’d ever known,” he said. “I will 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 private home library,” he said. “The students and families of Wyoming Public School love

being part of the Books in Homes program,” Principal, Ms Rebecca Wild, said. “In the days leading up to the Book Giving Assembly, there is an increased excitement across the school with students discussing which books they have chosen and why,” Ms Wild said. “Students enjoy sharing their books among their peers, and parents have commented that many of the books received become family favourites that are enthusiastically read to siblings in the weeks following each event.” Media release, Nov 23, 2016 Julie Ditrich, Books in Homes Australia

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ember for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said $1.7 million landscaping and internal fit out work was underway at Terrigal High School while the student body was on summer break. “Examples of minor capital works include classroom and canteen upgrades, disability access works and upgrades to facilities like toilets and walkways. “The bulk of the maintenance is painting, flooring and roofing,” Mr Crouch said. “It’s not glamorous work, but it’s essential to maintaining

our schools as welcoming and functional learning environments,” he added. Mr Crouch said students and staff would notice the difference when school resumed. Media release, Jan 24, 2017 Kerryanne Delaney, Office of Adam Crouch

Learning Potential App recommended for parents and children parenting app popular with Central Coast families, is getting a refresh in time for the school holidays, thanks to the Federal Government, with hundreds of articles, activity suggestions and advice to help families with children of all ages.

Updates to the Learning Potential App include a range of new features and 45 new articles that include a variety of activity ideas and parenting tips based on data sought out by families. Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, said local families, including her own two children, had been enjoying Learning Potential’s advice and suggested things to do. “The Learning Potential app is a trusted resource for parents across the country because it uses the latest national and international research, and is designed in collaboration with expert agencies, like the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, and the Office of the Children’s E-Safety Commissioner,” Ms Wicks said. “The Learning Potential app is

free to download and easy to use, and it helps parents in their role as the first teachers in any child’s life, to complement the work of teachers and schools. “In the face of Australia’s declining rankings in international education benchmarks, the Turnbull Government’s Learning Potential app gives parents ways to easily tap into and share advice, tips and ideas on being actively involved in their child’s learning, and to ultimately help boost their personal skills and education outcomes.” Minister for Education and Training, Simon Birmingham, said the app offered parents trusted advice for any of the burning questions they had. “As a dad, I know what it can feel like to be looking for guidance but not wanting to sift through

some of the dubious parenting advice you find on the internet,” Minister Birmingham said. “Our Learning Potential app helps fill that gap of trusted advice and helps encourage parents to try new ways of engaging with their children. “Our updates build on the success of the Learning Potential app with new articles on a range of topics like, how to teach children to read using phonics, whether handwriting or typing notes is best, and, managing stress during exams and activities for little ones designed to improve motor skills or encourage a love of science.” Media release, Dec 13, 2016 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks

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AISDA Dance College is appealing to Central Coast families to participate in the NAISDA Homestay Program, where they will have an opportunity to host a NAISDA student and welcome them into their home while they study at the College in 2017. “It has been a wonderful experience and we have been fortunate to not only get to know the developing artists that have stayed with us, but their peers also. “There are so many rewarding aspects of becoming a Homestay family, from the energy that the young developing artists bring to our home, to building relationships with the young people and learning about each person’s story and culture. “These experiences have led to many of the young people generously sharing their culture with us, which has enabled us to learn more about the world’s oldest continuing culture,” she continued. For Tina and Joe, the Homestay Program has resulted in strong connections with the talented young people they have hosted. “We have enjoyed keeping in touch with the developing artists who have stayed with us, from catching up with them in their

home town, being invited to celebrate a 21st and sharing a meal with their families. “In December, we were delighted to have two past developing artists come and stay for a few days to catch up with us,” Tina added. Chief Operating Officer of NAISDA, Debra Schleger, said “We have the capacity to accommodate a number of our developing artists at our Mt Penang Parklands campus, however, many younger developing artists require the additional support that a family provides,” she said. NAISDA has a comprehensive accreditation process that ensures a positive experience for families and developing artists alike. Selected families will be provided with support payments as well as continued assistance from NAISDA staff. Media release, Jan 17, 2017 Alison Orren, Brilliant Logic

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$1,000 scholarships available for students from disadvantaged families

Dance college seeks student home stay Based in Kariong, NAISDA has a proud tradition of producing the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers and is considered one of Australia’s leading Indigenous dance training colleges. Each year, talented young people travel from regional cities and remote communities around Australia to study at NAISDA and launch their performing arts career. Many of the younger developing artists rely on families participating in NAISDA’s Homestay Program to host them as they undertake their studies. One such family is Tina Davies and her husband Joe Schumacher from Umina, who have participated in NAISDA’s Homestay Program over several years. “We are foster-parents and decided participating in the Homestay Program would be a different, yet wonderful, way to have young people into our lives,” said Tina.

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ocal students from disadvantaged families have been urged to apply for new scholarships worth $1,000 to support their education.

NSW Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, said the FACS High School Scholarship program was now open to students in Year 10, 11 and 12 at a NSW high school or TAFE. “This is a wonderful initiative from the NSW Government to help students from struggling families get all the support they need to do well at school,” Mr MacDonald said. “Funds can be spent on expenses including textbooks and course fees, or practical supports such as child care and internet access,” he said. The program will award 240 applicants $1,000 to help with their studies.

Twenty successful students will also be eligible to receive both a scholarship and mentoring. “Previously this scheme was only available to HSC students living in social housing, but we are expanding it right across the board,” said State Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. “Now students in social housing or on the waiting list, in Out of Home Care, receiving private rental assistance, or living in crisis accommodation, can apply,” Mr Crouch said. Mr MacDonald said another key benefit of the program was the chance for students to reapply each year, all the way through to the end of their tertiary studies. “These scholarships had been

a one-off, but now students can apply year after year - potentially for up to seven years if they successfully apply from high school onwards. “Education is one of the most effective means of ensuring the cycle of disadvantage does not become intergenerational,” Mr Crouch said. “We have many families on the Central Coast doing it tough and these funds will ensure bright kids are rewarded, no matter what their financial circumstances.” Applications opened on January 16 and close on February 24.

Peter Wyllie receives an Order of Australia Medal for services to surf lifesaving

humble 90-year-old Terrigal man who received an Order of Australia Medal in the 2017 Australia Day Honours has decided to use the occasion to thank his numerous colleagues.

WWII was still going when a 17-year-old Peter Wyllie became a member of the Terrigal Surf Lifesaving Club. That was 1943 when the only form of rescue was surf reel and line. “You had to swim out with a belt, grab the person, then you’d signal and get pulled back to shore,” the Terrigal resident says. On Australia Day, Mr Wyllie was announced as a recipient of an Order of Australia Medal for services to surf lifesaving and the community of Terrigal. He was recognised for a

career that included three terms as President of Terrigal Surf Lifesaving Club, 30 years as an instructor, and nine years as Examiner and Chief Instructor of the Jet Rescue Service. He will also be recognised for his more recent career with the Terrigal Wamberal Sub-Branch Returned and Services League of Australia, where he served as Treasurer from 2001 to 2008, and where he is a lifetime member. Mr Wyllie said he viewed the Australia Day Honour as an opportunity to thank the numerous people he worked with,

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rather than a chance to celebrate his career. In particular, he said he wanted to thank younger generations, who he credited with pushing him physically and mentally. “In my day, because there was no weight for age, I was often competing against men much younger than me. “I won my first branch medal in 1943 and I won another one in 1985, so that’s over 40 years of competitiveness. “It was hard to go up against such young men. “I’m particularly proud of that.”

At 90, Mr Wyllie, who has lived on the Central Coast since 1936, has shown no signs of slowing down. He said he still swam three to four days a week at Terrigal and got out for a round of golf or two at Shelley Beach. He said it all came back to the many young people he worked with. “Their enthusiasm rubbed off on me. “They kept me young. “This award is my chance to thank them.” Interview, Jan 24, 2017 Peter Wyllie, Terrigal Tynan King, journalist

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Special summer deck session at the Rhythm Hut

Feral rabbit baiting program about to commence abbit owners have been urged to vaccinate their animals prior to the start of a feral rabbit baiting program around Niagara Park in mid-February.

Rizal will perform at The Rhythm Hut

he Rhythm Hut will host a special summer deck session featuring Rizal Abdulhadi from Indonesia.

Rizal Abdulhadi is a uniquely talented multi-instrumentalist, folk singer, songwriter, instrument builder and social activist from West Java, Indonesia. He dedicates his music and career towards creating real social change and promoting creativity; both in Indonesia and globally. Rizal harnessed his knowledge of Bamboo material to develop his unique and innovative instrument called the Rasendriya. It combines guitar with didgeridoo and celempung (percussion). Further exploring the use of bamboo for instruments, Rizal’s latest project is his bamboo lapsteel guitar and strings instrument. Rizal creates a unique style of

folk music by combining ballads, rock, reggae and blues with eclectic ethnic rhythms. His lyrics, sung with confidence in both Indonesian and English, speak of travel, adventure, spirit, democracy and opportunity. Since 2008, Rizal has toured extensively in Indonesia and played at major Indonesian festivals, including; Bamboo Nusantara World Music Festival, Braga Festival, Festival Mata Air, Padi Nusantara Festival, Senggingi Jazz and World Music Festival, Bali Spirit Festival and Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. In late 2012, Rizal made waves on the international music scene, taking his musical and instrument building talents to South-East Asia and Australia. He has toured Australia twice,

and was fortunate enough to collaborate with Andrew Clemoth at Woodford Folk Festival. In September 2014, Rizal was invited to be a guest speaker and performer to TEDx. In 2015, Rizal was chosen as one of Bali’s 20 inspirational people by HelloBali Magazine in their 20th anniversary edition. Rizal is currently based in Bali and has release his latest album, Hope, in November 2016. Central Coast creative Louise Donnelly (Wandering Minstrel) will also perform. Louise is a poet, musician, artist, composer and music educator. Her music and creative endeavours showcase her versatile and eclectic background as she takes her audience on a journey of sound and melody. Her poetry is both striking and passionate. Her art, thought-provoking and visceral. Louise studied music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is currently engaged in creative pursuits across multiple art forms. In the past she has performed with Gosford Musical Society, Central Coast Symphony Orchestra, From Willow and many creative acts and projects. Her instruments of choice are flute, guitar, piano and voice. Her debut EP is out now and a book of poetry is in the works. As usual, dinner, drinks, desserts and snacks will be available for purchase. The Rhythm Hut is all ages, fully licensed and no BYO. Children and families are welcome but under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The special summer deck sessions featuring Rizal Abdulhadi and Wandering Minstrel will be held on Thursday, February 2 from 6:00pm. Media release, Jan 24, 2017 Lou Sawilejskij, the Rhythm Hut

The baiting will involve the release of the new strain of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV-K5). Led by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, with the support of major landholders, local councils and environmental agencies, the annual program takes an integrated approach to the reduction and management of feral rabbits. Greater Sydney Biosecurity and Emergency Services manager, Mr Graham Wilson, said the program had been running since 2009 and had proven highly effective thanks to the cooperation of property owners and local government.

“Feral rabbits are a declared pest in NSW due to the significant amount of agricultural and environmental damage they cause,” Mr Wilson said. “They are believed to have contributed to the decline or extinction of a number of NSW native species including the greater bilby and the yellow footed rock-wallaby, and their overgrazing is estimated to cost Australian agriculture more than $115 million every year,” he said. “This year a new strain of RHDV, the K5-strain is being released due to its improved suitability to Australian conditions, in particular the cool-wet regions of Sydney

where previous strains were less effective. “It is important people who own rabbits vaccinate for RHDV now to ensure that if their domestic rabbit comes in contact with the virus, mainly spread by contact between other rabbits and insects, they are immune,” Mr Wilson said. The baiting will take place in locations including Niagara Park and is expected to begin in midFebruary and run through to the end of March. Media release, Jan 23, 2017 Nikki McGrath, Local Land Services Greater Sydney

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John Dooley is Australia Day Ambassador for 2017 he Central Coast’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2017 is local resident, Mr John Dooley.

A White Ribbon Ambassador since 2011, Mr Dooley took on the additional Ambassador role for the day attending the Australia Day Awards, the Central Coast Citizenship Ceremony and the celebrations at The Entrance and Woy Woy. In his work with White Ribbon, he has presented at countless events, conferences and functions; raising awareness and reinforcing the pivotal role men have in keeping women safe in our community. Mr Dooley has also had a distinguished career with the NSW Police and is a personable, well-respected member of the community. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said it was fantastic to have a local representative like John Dooley involved in Australia Day celebrations. “John has been an upstanding member of our community for many years, tirelessly working for the families of women who have been victims of domestic violence. “He embodies the spirit of Australia Day with his passion for helping others and his community.

Mr Dooley said it was an honour to have been selected for the role. “Australia is a melting pot of diversity from which we can all learn, and Australia Day is the perfect opportunity to unite as a community to practice respect. “It’s also a chance to celebrate our rights and freedoms in this great country, and preserve a way of life that we all enjoy – something I’m looking forward to sharing with all residents of the Central Coast. “Aside from the many positives of Australia Day, domestic violence remains a national embarrassment – something I have seen too much of in my role with White Ribbon. “I’ll be encouraging every man to visit White Ribbon’s website and take the oath to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women. “As a society, we need to challenge these archaic and demeaning behaviours and protect the women in our lives,” said Mr Dooley. Media release, Jan 17, 2017 Central Coast Council media

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Genuine troubadour is guest artist at Hotel Gosford First Saturdays hawn Lidster will bring honest-togoodness Greenwich Village-style folk singing to Gosford on Saturday, February 4.

Lidster will feature when the First Saturday Blues finishes up its Local Buzz series with the real thing at Hotel Gosford. Shawn Lidster has toured his song writing and performing talents from Newfoundland to the Central Coast and even California. Songs he has written have been performed before the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Newfoundland, and Prince Charles. His Folk-based roots music blends his Newfoundland Heritage with Australian charm into a mixed bag of Celtic/Alt Country/Blues. In 1997, Shawn came from Canada and toured as support with the Pale Riders. That same year he won a theme song competition on Triple M with his song Ratso Man. In 2006, his Legends on the Baccalieu Trail CD was nominated for Folk Album of the Year by MUSICNL. Years in the making, he did extensive research into the history of the Newfoundland Trail towns of Cupids, Brigus, Bull Cove, Harbour Grace and Carbonear. In 2009, it was added to the K-12 curriculum throughout Newfoundland and Labrador Schools as a learning resource for students. Cupers Cove became the unofficial theme song for the Cupids 400 Celebrations in 2010 at which Shawn was the opening act.

In 2010, The Burning was recorded in Australia at Bill Chambers’ Studio and was nominated for Country Album of the year by MUSICNL and tracks received airplay around the world. In 2013, Shawn released Ned Kelly (acoustic) which made it to the AMRAP Great Southern Charts Top 10 and stayed there for six weeks in a row. Three albums and many awards later, Shawn has released Devil and the Angel in 2016, produced by award-winning Shane Nicholson. The cover photo was taken at Neil Young’s Broken Arrow ranch in Redwood, California. The album, placed fifth at the 2016 National Songwriters’ Awards Australia under Folk

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ARTS & CULTURE ART STUDIOS GALLERY & COOPERATIVE Artworks by members and local artists through solo and group exhibitions and community events. Classes available. 4339 3349 www.artstudioscooperative.org

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Phillip The Central Coast Greens bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com For a fairer, more transparent and House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd www.bpw.com.au/central-coast (opp Shell) Fri 7:15am accountable government based 4340 4529 on democratic principles BRISBANE WATER kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Local, state-wide, national EVENING VIEW CLUB and international issues and Social activities, outings and campaigns - Council and functions monthly. parliamentary representation Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/ BIZ PLUS NETWORKING Developing a new economy Cinema, fashion parades ASSOCIATION Protecting our environment Dinner meeting with guest Attention business owners - if Peaceful conflict resolution speaker 4th Tues you keen to grow your business Community participation 4325 1688 or 0466 513 600 and in the process build We meet monthly every 3rd worthwhile relationships, attend a Thu - Details and info: COUNTRY WOMEN’S Biz Networking breakfast. centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au ASSOCIATION (CWA) centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Every Thur 7:15am - 9am Quilting, patchwork, spinning, Erina Leagues Club knitting, crochet and more Geoff Neilson AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY 9am-2pm network@bizplus.com.au OURIMBAH/ NARARA Every Fri, Opposite BRANCH Terrigal Bowling Club CCLC BRIDGE CLUB Discussion/action community 4385 9503 or 4384 3696 Duplicate Bridge-partner not issues - 3 levels of Government required for most sessions. 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Activities include fitness, yoga, DECORATORS GUILD and philosophy issues in a non Wed - Fri 10am-12noon 4324 5164 bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, Sugarcraft demonstrations CENTRAL COAST WOMEN’S partisan manner - The Grange Gosford Uniting Church Hall www.centralcoastfhs.org.au line dancing, tai chi, painting, conversation and lunch Hotel 4th Thur besides Dec HEALTH CENTRE 129 Donnison St Gosford craft and computer classes. Visitors welcome Counseling, therapeutic and 4325 3695 43845152 BRISBANE WATER 4th Sat - 10am 50+ leisure and social groups, workshops, gumnutsguc@gmail.com HISTORICAL SOCIETY Learning Centre Gosford domestic violence and abuse WYOMING • Coach tours • School 4382 6236 Develop confidence by improving issues. All services provided by VOLUNTEERING lsroe@bigpond.com.au educational tours • Annual Street your speaking skills. 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Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work Faceting, Enamelling, Stone INTERNATIONAL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Provide training to volunteers Development Orders, Centrelink FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST Field-trips & fossicking BRISBANE WATER 8:30am-10:30am and managers of volunteers Volunteer hours Weekly Workshops FLEETERS CENTRAL COAST Soroptimists speak for women 2nd and Last Sat The Hive and Information sessions “Bridge to 4323 7483 Tues and Thurs 8.30am For anyone interested in early and girls of all nations through Library, Erina Shopping Centre Volunteering” held regularly. reception@wyomingcc.org.au 2.30pm. 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Rhythm Hut to host Reptile Park welcomes 50 fundraiser for Coast Shelter Murray River turtles fundraiser for Coast Shelter will be held at the Rhythm Hut on February 4.

The event will feature sets from Bec Pap and Jesse O’Neil-Hutchin and two high-octane sets from Hits n Beats. Hits n Beats are a fresh and innovative band presenting a new style of party entertainment: a non-stop dancefloor jam of classic hits and funky beats. Hits n Beats meld a rocking live band (with both male and female lead vocals) with the beats and loops that make a contemporary dance floor come alive. As a continuous stream of blockbuster hits, Hits n Beats are exactly what the name suggests. The songs range from Aerosmith, Kiss, Prince and The Beastie Boys to Rihanna, The Spice Girls, Kesha and Jessie J, all presented in a non-stop exhilarating montage of dance floor bliss. Hits n Beats features: Brent Murphy (vocals, guitars and beats); Kerryn Peate (vocals, keyboards and percussion); Rosco Buchanan (drums and vocals); and, Gene Fehlberg (bass and

he Australian Reptile Park at Somersby has seen the birth of 50 Murray River turtle hatchlings during the summer holiday.

Brent Murphy, Hits n Beats at the Rhythm Hut

vocals). All money raised by door entry will be donated to Coast Shelter, the non-profit organisation that supports homeless and disadvantaged community members on the Central Coast.

A food drive will also be run on the night. Media release, Jan 24, 2017 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

The Gosford Diary

The conservation status of this species is listed at vulnerable. According to the Australian Reptile Park’s Marketing Manager, Ms Lizzie Doyle, the reptile keepers at the park found the eggs exposed in the turtle pond after storms and the keepers brought them inside to the incubator to

ensure the eggs hatched safely. Ms Doyle said the eggs are believed to be from three different mother turtles as when they were removed they were found to be in three separate chambers. In the wild, Murray River turtles typically lay between six and 20

eggs in a clutch. Footage of the hatchlings can be seen at coastcommunitynews. com. au Media alert, Jan 17, 2017 Lizzie Doyle, Australian Reptile Park

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Thursday, Feb 9

Musicians Making a Difference Access All Areas Conference featuring L Fresh the Lion, Mirrah and MK-1, The Lounge Room, Mann St, North Gosford until January 28 Sean Lidster, Erina Leagues Club, 6:30pm Tommy Castles, Foghorn Brewhouse Erina, 8:00pm

Thursday, Feb 2

Graeme Innes speaks about his memoirs at Kincumber Library

Saturday, Jan 28 Central Coast Mariners versus Perth Glory, Central Coast Stadium, 5:35pm kick off Something from Nothing Foo Fighters Tribute Bank, Scenic Lounge, Central Coast Leagues Club, from 9:00pm

Sunday, Jan 29 George Washingmachine and his band, Jazz league, Scenic Lounge, Central Coast Leagues Club, from 2:00pm Ben Woodham, Kincumber Hotel, from 6:00pm Adam Scriven, 5 lands Experience, The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St Gosford, 6:30pm Spring Festival party for Chinese New Year. Admission by ticket, free of charge call 0424256999 or 0478972608. Point Clare Public School from 11:00am to 3:00pm

Tuesday, Jan 31 Rhythm Hut Open Night, Faunce St Gosford, 6:30pm to

Special Summer Deck Sessions featuring Rizal Abdulhadi and Wandering Minstrel, The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St Gosford, from 6:00pm

Saturday, Feb 11 Ben Woodham, Kincumber Hotel, 7:00pm

Friday, Feb 3

Sunday, Feb 12

Button Collective, Foghorn Brewhouse, Erina, 8:00pm

AM Bannerman, Gosford RSL, 12:00pm

Saturday, Feb 4

Monday, Feb 13

First Saturday Blues, Hotel Gosford featuring Blues Angles from 7:00pm and Shawn Lidster from 9:00pm Adam Scriven, Foghorn Brewhouse, Erina, 8:00pm Hits n Beat, a fundraiser for Coast Shelter, The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St, Gosford, from 6:00pm

Drumming classes resume for 2017 at The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St, Gosford Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course commences at Wyoming Community Centre, 147 Maidens Brush Rd, Wyoming, for 10 weeks to April 3 including a full day retreat on March 26, bookings essential

Sunday, Feb 5

Thursday, Feb 16

Central Coast Mariners versus Adelaide United, 5:00pm kick off Jonathan Lee Jones, Gosford RSL, 12:00pm

Ben Woodham, RSL, 6:00pm

Monday, Feb 6 Mindfulness Taster Session, Wyoming Community Centre, 147 Maidens Brush Rd, Wyoming, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, bookings essential

Wednesday, Feb 8 Rhythm Hut Open Night, Faunce St, Gosford, 6:30pm to 8:00pm

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r Graeme Innes will share his memories of love and support, of challenges and failures, when he speaks about his autobiography at Kincumber

M Library.

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Macy Callaghan is World Junior Surfing Champion

he Black Belt Martial Arts Group, Arts Dojo School, from Kincumber, will be visiting Gosford’s Sister City Edogawa, Japan.

The visit will take place in April so that students can share their skills with students at other Dojo schools. The group will also meet with Mayor Masami Tada. “The 30th Anniversary of

Sister Cities in Gosford is fast approaching and we are pleased to have representatives keeping our friendship alive,” said Secretary of the Gosford Sister City Association, Ms Margaret Hardy.

Mayor Tada will be visiting Gosford in May 2017. Media release, Jan 24, 2017 Margaret Hardy, Gosford Sister City Association Inc

Century Challenge Cycle Ride to be launched he Central Coast Century Challenge Cycle Ride will be officially launched on Wednesday, February 1.

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The event is organised by the Rotary Clubs of Erina and Gosford North and will be held at Mt Penang Parklands on May 21. It will include cycling challenges for children, beginners, intermediate and elite riders, and will raise funds for Coast Shelter and other local charities. Media alert, Jan 24, 2017 Chris Holstein, Central Coast Century Challenge Cycle Ride

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he Central Coast has claimed Australia’s first world champion for 2017, thanks to the performances of 16-year-old Macy Callaghan, who was victorious in the final of the under-18 event at The World Junior Surfing Championship.

The event was held at Kiama on the NSW South Coast from January 4. Avoca’s Callaghan defeated young Hawaiian, Mahina Maeda, 15.67 to 4.57 in the under-18s final. Callaghan, a two-time junior Australian champion, described the occasion as the best day of her life and said she was focused on her long-term goal of competing

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success. Callaghan, who is considered to be one of Australia’s brightest young surfing stars, has two more years in the junior series before she starts making waves into the elite world tour. Website, Jan 9, 2017 World Surf League

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at the 2020 Olympics in Japan, where surfing would become an official sport. Callaghan has been a committed competitor who had displayed outstanding abilities in all areas of water sports. Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club said on Facebook that they were proud that Macy has been associated with their organisation and wished her every future

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Mariners selected for National Youth League Grand Final to be played at Australian Under-23s training camp to be held in Gosford Gosford Stadium

The Mariners’ Youth League team topped Conference B of the national Y League but were defeated by Sydney who advance to the grand final

he Football Federation of Australia’s (FFA) National Youth League 2017 Grand Final will be played at Central Coast Stadium.

The Central Coast Mariners’ Youth League Team missed out on playing in the grand final when they were defeated by Sydney FC on Saturday, January 21. The Y-League decider, between Sydney FC and Melbourne City’s youth side, will be played as a double-header with the Hyundai A-League match between Central Coast Mariners and Perth Glory. The FFA said the match would be played at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, January 28.

Similar to last year’s National Youth League finale, this year’s Grand Final will be beamed into lounge rooms around the country, showcasing not only some of Australia’s best young footballers but also the Central Coast’s iconic Stadium in Gosford. With the National Youth League regular season concluding on the weekend of January 21 and 22, Melbourne City FC had already secured their spot in the Grand Final as they could not be dislodged from first place in

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ive Central Coast Mariners have been chosen to attend a three-day camp for the Australian Under-23s squad, and the camp will be held in Gosford.

According to Football Federation of Australia (FFA), the squad will be staying at Terrigal and training at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford. The Central Coast Mariners selected for the camp are: Adam Berry; Trent Buhagiar; Scott Galloway; Paul Izzo; and Liam Rose. They will be part of the 26-man Australian U23 squad named by head coach, Mr Joseph Gombau, for the three-day training camp, which will run from January 30 to February 1. The camp is the first part of preparation for the 2018 AFC U23 Asian Cup, which will stage its qualifiers in July 2017. The squad is made up of players eligible for the 2018 AFC U23 Asian Cup and all 26 players are from Hyundai A-League clubs.

This camp and qualification for the 2018 AFC U23 Asian Cup is viewed as an important part of the development of the next generation of Socceroos by the National Team coaching staff, led by Coach Ange Postecoglou. Hyundai A-League clubs were informed of the details of the camp and players were selected following the conclusion of Round 16 Hyundai A-League matches. Players will arrive in Gosford in time to start training on Monday morning (30 January) and will be released from camp following training on Wednesday, meaning minimal disruption to the Hyundai A-League. “This is the first step for us to qualify for the U23 Asian Cup in 2018,” Gombau said. “I’m excited to be working with these young players who are only

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Clockwise from top left: Scot Galloway, Adam Berry, Liam Rose, Trent Buhagiar and Paul Izzo (centre)

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Conference A, regardless of other results. Melbourne City FC’s opponents were decided in a thrilling climax to Conference B in the match between Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence. Sydney FC won the match 3 to 0, but a win or draw would have seen Sydney FC progress, while the Central Coast Mariners had to beat the Sky Blues in order to advance to the grant final. The National Youth League 2017 Grand Final will kick-off at 2:00pm with gates at Central Coast Stadium to open at 1:30pm and children admitted free. The Youth League finale will be followed by the Central Coast Mariners versus Perth Glory A-League match at 5.41pm.

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one step away from playing with the Socceroos. “Many of them are playing good football in the Hyundai A-League and we will be able to see them working together to start building the understanding required to succeed in the Asian Cup qualifiers, and also observe how they train in the systems we want to play. “Qualifying for Asian Cups and World Cups is an important part of the development of young players and for football in Australia, and this camp is our first preparation opportunity leading into the July qualifiers,” Gombau said. Media release, Jan 23, 2017 David Mason, Football Federation Australia

Poscoliero keen to get back on the field against Perth Glory

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Shannon Rose and Madi Crowe win Touch Football Youth Trans-Tasman Series

entral Coast Mariners’ defender, Jacob Poscoliero, hopes to return to the A-League for the home match against Perth Glory at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, January 28.

The young number four has missed months of game time as a result of injury and illness. He played a full match in the Mariner’s Youth League clash with Sydney FC on January 21 and said he was ready to get back on the field for the 11 A-League matches left this season. Quad injury complications kept Poscoliero out of match contention and when the injury finally mended sickness struck. “I came down with glandular fever and that hit me for a six for a few weeks, but I am feeling good now,” he said. “Obviously I want to be back with the boys and helping the boys out and hopefully we will get some results. “The boys have been putting in some good performances and unfortunately haven’t got the results they deserve, but we still have 11 games to go.” He said his goal for the remainder of the current A-League season was: “just to play and play well and help the boys.” Before his bout of injury and illness, Poscoliero had been identified as one of the Mariners’

strongest defenders. He acknowledged that the team had improved defensively during his absence but said he was determined to impress Head Coach, Paul Okon. “I just have to show the coach what I can do,” he said. He said he was pleased to play under the leadership of a coach with as much experience and defensive knowledge as Okon. Poscoliero said he was “very excited” about the Mariners’

home match against Perth Glory. “It will be my first game at home this year and I just can’t wait to get back out there. “I love this stadium and I love the fans. “I am just really looking forward to it,” he said. Audio transcript, Jan 24, 2017 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

Shanon Rose and Madi Crowe

wo Central Coast Touch Football players have victoriously represented Australia in the 2017 Youth Trans-Tasman Series.

Shannon Rose, a former Lisarow High School student, and Madi Crowe of Terrigal, were both part of 3 to 0 whitewashes over New Zealand with their respective under-19’s Australian teams in Manurewa, New Zealand. Madi Crowe was awarded the

Australian 19 girls’ Coach’s Award and also the Roxy Winder Medal. The Roxy Winder award is a prestigious honour presented for overall outstanding achievement and contribution to the Touch Football National Youth Program. Australia were able to clinch

the series taking home all six divisions. Websites, Jan 23, 2017 Central Coast Touch Association Touch Football Australia

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