Issue 161 of COAST Community News by Central Coast Newspapers

JUNE 29, 2017

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15-storey Merindah tower has enough sales to proceed

he first stage of off-the-plan sales in the Merindah Apartments project at 21 to 23 Mann St, Gosford, has closed, and the developer is still aiming to have the building ready for occupancy by the first half of 2019. The $34m residential flat building that will tuck in behind the heritage-listed Telstra building, is the largest single tower to ever go to market in Gosford, and at 15 storeys, is the largest development in terms of height that Gosford has seen to date. Mr Pablo Gutierrez from George Brand Terrigal, who was the agent responsible for off-the-plan sales, said: “We have sold the quota of apartments that was a necessary requirement for the loan for the project to commence.” The DA consent for Merindah expires on September 22, but Mr Gutierrez said he was confident construction would start within that period, or the developer would be successful in securing a 12-month extension from Central Coast Council. “We would have already started construction but the developer is just finishing a large building project in Dee Why and it is a little behind schedule,” he said. In response to rumours that the development was not going ahead, he said: “I’ve heard that rumour, but I can unequivocally assure you that we are on track. “I am not sure where that rumour started but I have my

suspicions,” he said. The Pinnacle Construction Group will be the lead builder on the project and Mr Gutierrez said the crane that will be utilised “is massive”. He said off-the-plan sales had been deliberately kept to a minimum. “As the building gets off the ground, the remaining units will increase in value. “The developer wants to keep as many as possible because the closer to completion, the higher their market value. “The developer has several letters of offer from finance providers to finance the project, but the developer is looking for a lower rate so another 10 units may be made available off the plan.” According to Mr Gutierrez, every Gosford development that has had a significant marketing launch (more than $150,000) has been wellreceived by the market and there is plenty of demand to fill all residential space coming on stream. The off-the-plan sales generated for Merindah were an even split between Sydney buyers and locals, and between owner-occupiers and investors, he said. Baby boomers wanting to downsize are the main buyers of higher-end waterfront properties in Gosford at the moment, while lower-priced properties appeal to Sydney buyers, including investors and first-home buyers, Mr Gutierrez said. Source: Interview, Jun 26 Pablo Guitierrez, George Brand Terrigal Jackie Pearson, journalist

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21-storey Ikon Tower being offered for sale off the plan

partments in the $34.24 million, 21-storey Ikon Tower residential and commercial development at 333 Mann St, Gosford, are being offered for sale off the plan. According to Ray White Commercial NSW, the building, boasting 102 apartments and 500 square metres of commercial space, is being developed by JMGM & GWPG. Mr Jeff Moxham, from Ray White, said the landmark mixed-use project was the latest tower being constructed in a range of new developments set to transform Gosford’s skyline into a modern metropolis. “These projects are revolutionising Gosford and delivering a world class city centre,” Mr Moxham said. “333 Mann St was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in late 2016 and will boast 102 apartments in a mix of one, two and three-bedroom floor-plate designs, with 500 square metres of commercial retail below. “Mann St is already a hive of activity with John Singleton’s first high-rise project, Bonython Tower, being developed on the Dutton’s Tavern site. “JMGM is also proposing a 24-storey tower with 189 residential apartments and 2500 square metres of commercial-zoned retail at 325 Mann St.” The $368 million upgrade of Gosford Hospital is directly opposite the new developments at 325 and 333 Mann St. Ray White Commercial NSW is seeking interest from local, national and international

buyers. “Currently, Gosford is experiencing strong pre-sales for residential units being sold off the plan, which is beneficial for both developers and buyers seeking good value in the market for new units,” he said. JMGM currently has more than $120 million in developments in progress, with a focus on high-quality residential and mixeduse developments across Sydney and along the eastern seaboard. The Ikon at 333 Mann St will comprise a single tower over a podium base that will include four levels of parking integrated into the fabric of the podium with one level partly underground, three levels of commercial tenancies, 17 levels of one, two and three bedroom residential apartments and landscaping. The development was approved and achieved delayed commencement within the timeframe that enabled the developer to take advantage of the former Gosford Council’s 30 per cent bonus height and floor space controls. As a result, the Gosford Local Environment Plan allowed for a maximum height of 78 metres and a floor space ratio of 6.5:1. The proposed four-tofive-storey podium will accommodate four commercial tenancies with a floor area of 500 square metres that could accommodate various café and office premises. Within the tower, 15 of the one-bedroom units will be adaptable for people in wheelchairs or other special users. Each apartment will have direct access to a balcony or terrace with an area between eight and 12 square metres and residents will have access

An artist's impression of the Ikon tower

to landscaped communal open space at the level three podium and on the rooftop. When the JRPP determined in favour of the development in December, 2016, it noted the corner location, site proportions, surrounding infrastructure, nature of adjoining development and proposed design measures resulted in a development that

suited the site. The consent was for two years from December 15, 2016. Source: Media release, Jun 22 Steve Connolly, Converse Communications Website, Jun 26 Central Coast Council Gosford DA tracker, 49489/2016 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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An aerial view of the proposed nursing home site

An artist’s impression of the proposed development

A Section 96 application has been lodged to modify a consent given by Gosford Council in 2007 for a development on a 1.6 hectare block on the corner of Hillview St and Veron Rd, Woy Woy. The change would see the development change from a 56unit retirement village to a 160bed nursing home, costing $27.85 million. The block contains a protected stand of Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland endangered ecological community. Thompson Health Care lodged the application on April 13 for a Section 96 amendment to allow a modiﬁcation for the land to be used as a “residential care facility”. Due to the value of the proposed development exceeding $27 million, it will be subject to approval by the Joint Regional Planning Panel. The residential care facility would include resident recreational spaces, staff and operational facilities and 53 car spaces in addition to 160 beds over three storeys. Central Coast Council must be satisﬁed, under Section 96 (2) of

the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, that the development to which the modiﬁed consent relates is substantially the same development as that for which consent was granted. If the application is not for substantially the same development then the developer would be required to submit a fresh Development Application. The capital cost of the modiﬁed development would be $27.85 million. The Statement of Environmental Effect lodged with the Section 96 application said that the land was “partly occupied by remnant Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland … contained within a designated bushland protection/conservation area. Gosford Council holds a positive covenant over the land which spells out an environmental management plan for the bushland. “The approved development footprint and internal roadway access has been cleared of remnant vegetation,” the developer’s Statement of Environmental Effect said. The proposed nursing home would provide the 160 nursing home beds in 152 rooms including a 20-room dementia wing.

The new application takes the approved built form from two to three storeys, reduces basement car spaces from 70 to 52, redesigns the main reception/entry and “maintains the existing approved site bushland/conservation area”. According to the developer, “the overall size of the approved building footprint is being slightly reduced (-206 square metres) as a portion of space that was previously approved as part of the internal building envelope is being converted into external, ground-level, open-courtyard landscaping”. The building footprint would be reduced from 3164 square metres to 2958 square metres but the addition of a third level would increase the gross floor area from 6427 square metres to 9164 square metres, increasing the floor space ratio from 0.55:1 to 0.79:1 (still under the 1:1 allowed for seniors housing). According to the developer’s statement, there is no maximum building height applicable to a residential care facility on the subject land so Council can use its discretion as to whether or not it modifies the consent. The height of the built form will increase “slightly” to accommodate

a third residential level and the steeply pitched roof is proposed to be modified to a flat roof form. Gosford’s LEP2014 has a maximum permissible building height of 8.5 metres which both the approved and proposed developments would exceed. The developer has asked Council to allow the proposed building height on the basis they believe it “does not result in a significant increase in bulk and scale when compared with the approved development… is not visually evident from the public domain…sits well below the surrounding tree canopy… and does not result in any overshadowing.” During 2006 and 2007, a proposal to develop seniors living for 41 dwellings on the site with community and recreational facilities was refused by Gosford Council. The refusal was then upheld by the Land and Environment Court. Gosford Council then approved a revised application for the development of 37 self-care units, a community hall and indoor swimming pool. Five subsequent modifications to the approval increased the number of units in the development.

The original consent was modified on five occasions, the last permitted 56 sole occupancy dwellings, community hall, indoor swimming pool, 70 car spaces, car wash bay, ambulance space and the bushland protection/ conservation area. The approved built form included a basement car park, two residential levels and a high pitched roof. The land was advertised for sale in late 2015. At that time Gosford Council stated that “Section 95 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 states that a DA is valid for five years from the date of approval. “As such, this DA would now have lapsed, however, if the landowners can demonstrate that there has been physical commencement on the site, the DA may still be considered valid. “The onus is on the landowner to prove that physical commencement has occurred and for this reason, council cannot provide a definitive response.” Continue Page 3

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he Joint Regional Planning Panel has refused a $26.7 million residential flat building development in Bent St, Gosford, and deferred its decision on a $36.4 million, threetower residential flat building at Albany St, Point Frederick. The decision to refuse the Bent St development was unanimous at the JRPP meeting in Gosford on May 25. The Determination and Statement of Reasons said: “The panel reviewed the council assessment report and did not agree with the overall environmental assessment, the balance of considerations under Section 79C of the EPA Act, and nor the recommendation to approve the application. “The Clause 4.6 Variation request to the maximum height of the building standard in Gosford Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 was not considered to be well founded. “In particular, the panel noted that the arguments for ‘averaging’ the height standards to avoid significant variations in scale lead to a significant height noncompliance at the eastern portion of the site.” It said the resulting development would have led to an “unacceptable height transition to existing and likely future development in the area.

An artist’s impression of the refused Bent Street proposal

“There were no compelling environmental planning grounds to support the variation request and the panel did not accept the proposal resulted in a ‘better’ form of development compared to a proposal which complied with the height limit,” the determination said. The JRPP said the proposal was inconsistent with the following building height objectives: to permit building heights that encourage highquality urban form; to ensure that buildings and public areas continue to receive satisfactory exposure to sky and sunlight; to nominate heights that will provide an appropriate

transition in built form and land use intensity; and to ensure that taller buildings are located appropriately in relation to view corridors and view impacts, and in a manner that is complementary to the natural topography of the area. The panel also noted that, while the proposal did have the benefit of the 30 per cent bonus to the maximum height and floor space ratio due to Clause 8.9 of Gosford LEP 2014, the clause had since lapsed and that would affect the likely future character of the area, causing the height transition issues to become more pronounced.

“The proposed setbacks, in particular to the east and west boundaries, do not comply with State Environmental Planning Policy 65 and associated Apartment Design Guidelines. “The use of blank walls to ameliorate separation issues causes unsatisfactory visual impacts, amenity impacts and overall built form. “The internal amenity is not considered to be high, including bedrooms with borrowed light over living areas and no windows, non-compliance with sunlight access in the Apartment Design Guidelines and a general lack of openings for light and ventilation.

“The reliance on blank walls on the subject and adjoining sites, particularly to the east (assuming their redevelopment) would not result in a high-quality urban form. “The proposal leads to an unsympathetic interface with existing and likely future development. “The proposal does not adequately respond to or achieve design excellence as required by Clause 8.5 of the GLEP 2014. “The proposal is considered to be an over-development of the site…is considered to result in an isolated site to the

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east, and while the applicant’s efforts and their response from Land and Housing Corporation is acknowledged, this should not obviate the need for an appropriate built form in the context of core planning controls and existing and likely future development in the surrounding area.” The JRPP also noted “various Development Control Plan (DCP) non-compliances including maximum building depth and setbacks.” It concluded the proposal would lead to adverse overshadowing and visual impacts to surrounding and adjoining land, part of which is directly attributable to the height non-compliance. “Approval of this application would not be in the public interest and would create an undesirable precedent due to the significant height noncompliance for a proposal not considered to exhibit design excellence and with no compelling justification,” the panel concluded. The DA was for an 80-unit residential flat building at 14 Bent St, Gosford. It included 14 residential levels, three basement car parking levels and 84 car parking spaces. The site is located on the northern side of Bent St between Watt St and Henry Parry Dve. Continued P3

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he Federal Department of Environment and Energy has given conditional approval to Transport for NSW to build its intercity ﬂeet maintenance facility at Kangy Angy.

The proposed development had been referred to the Federal Department under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 as a controlled action, due to potential impacts to the Regent Honeyeater and Swift Parrot which are listed as threatened species and communities. According to the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, Transport for NSW has also put out for public exhibition an additional Species Impact Statement that is open until June 30. Nineteen conditions were attached to the Federal Environment Department’s approval, which has relied heavily on “bio-banking” to offset any negative environmental impacts of the proposed train maintenance facility. The Federal conditions referred the applicant to the need to adhere to conditions issued by the NSW Government

The subject site has been given conditional approval by the Federal Environment Department in its approval of the development “as they relate to avoiding and mitigating the impacts of the action on protected matters”. In addition to those State conditions, the Federal Department has said the applicant must prepare and implement a Groundwater Management Plan that must be submitted to it at least one month before construction commences, and construction can’t commence until that plan is approved by the Federal Minister for the Environment, Mr Josh Frydenberg. The Groundwater Management Plan is intended “to minimise the

impacts of the action on Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems that support or may support Biconvex Paperbark located onsite and offsite”. The Federal consent also places restrictions on how much land can be cleared: not more than 19.6 hectares of high quality swamp forest; and 3.6 hectares of wet open forest that is foraging habitat for the Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater within the impact area. “To compensate for the impacts to foraging habitat for the Swift Parrot, the person taking the action must provide an offset package in accordance with the offset requirements

calculated under biobanking for the relevant plan community types,” the approval document said. According to the Federal Government’s approval, at least 90 per cent of those offset requirements need to be direct offsets located in the Central Coast or Lake Macquarie, “and must be consistent with the onground actions identiﬁed in the national recovery plan for the Swift Parrot to manage and protect Swift Parrot habitat at the landscape scale. Another offset package must also be put in place to compensate for any impacts on the foraging habitat for the Regent Honeyeater.

Again, 90 per cent of those offsets must be located in the Central Coast or Lake Macquarie area and consistent with the national recovery plan for the Regent Honeyeater. The Biodiversity Offset Strategy will also have to be submitted to the Federal Department one month before construction commences and be approved by the Minister prior to commencement. The strategy will need to demonstrate how the proposed offset package will meet the consent conditions. It will have to identify and describe the proposed offset sites with maps clearly depicting

Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater habitat within the offset sites. The applicant will also need to identify how the offset sites will be legally secured in perpetuity and “identify the long term objectives for future conditions of the offset sites, management and monitoring actions and timeframes for implementation”. Any supplementary measures will also have to be included in the strategy along with the monetary value of each component of the offset package. As part of the Federal Environment Department’s approval, the applicant must maintain accurate records substantiating all activities associated with or relevant to the conditions of approval and such records may be subject to audit. The applicant will also be required to publish annual reports on their website, addressing compliance with each condition of approval including documentary proof. The approval period has a ﬁve year duration from May 5.

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Former Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has died on May 31 after a long illness with cancer. Tributes have flowed from local, State and Federal dignatories. Current Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch described Ms Smith as “a tireless campaigner for the Central Coast community”. “Kathy was a remarkable woman whose long career in small business and the community sector led to her representing the people of Gosford,” she said. “After being diagnosed with cancer in 1996, Kathy became a cancer advocate and then chair of Cancer Voices NSW. “Kathy spent years working with Federal and State Governments to establish a regional cancer centre at Gosford Hospital. “The Central Coast Cancer Centre will stand as Kathy’s greatest legacy to the Central Coast community and will never be forgotten. “During her time as our local member, Kathy worked tirelessly for our community. “Kathy revealed and fought for the repair of dangerous problems with the Hawkesbury River Rail Bridge, supported the community in the fight to prevent the closure of our local Roads and Maritime Services office, and worked to stop the increase in train fares. “I commit to continuing Kathy’s great work in my role as the Member for Gosford.” Ms Tesch extended her condolences to Ms Smith’s family. Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, also paid tribute to former Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Member for Gosford Kathy Smith,” Ms Wicks said. “My thoughts are with Kathy’s family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.” Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds paid tribute to Ms Smith. He said Ms Smith was renowned for her commitment to the local community, particularly her campaigning for the Central Coast Cancer Centre which includes public radiotherapy services. “Kathy was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving her community,” Mr Reynolds said.

“From her passion and commitment to improving the lives of local cancer survivors as the chairwoman of NSW Cancer Voices to her service to the people of Gosford and the Peninsula as an elected representative, her drive and tenacity were beyond question. “On behalf of Central Coast Council, I extend our deepest condolences to Kathy’s family and friends at this time.” The flag at Central Coast Council was flown at half-mast on June 1 in acknowledgement of Ms Smith’s passing. NSW Opposition Leader Mr Luke Foley said Ms Smith had passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. “Kathy bravely battled a recurrence of cancer for more than a year,” Mr Foley said. “Her condition deteriorated sharply last weekend,” he said. “Kathy was first diagnosed with cancer in 1996. “She fought for the provision of public radiotherapy treatment on the Central Coast. “Her campaign culminated in joint Federal and State government funding in 2010 for the construction of the Central Coast Cancer Centre, which included the public radiotherapy facilities for which she battled so hard. “I spoke to her husband Peter O’Hanlon and conveyed to him the great affection that so many members of Parliament, from all sides, feel towards Kathy. “My thoughts are with Peter, Kathy’s children Richard and Janet and her grandchildren Georgia, Jimmy, Ali and Joshua.” Senator Deborah O’Neill issued a statement that said she had been “deeply saddened by the news that, despite a long and determined

fight against cancer, my friend and former Labor colleague Kathy Smith has passed away. “Kathy Smith was a generous and determined woman who never shied away from standing up for our community; both as the Member for Gosford and as a strong advocate for cancer treatment. “She was deeply committed to her family and like so many in our community; Kathy’s family will feel a great emptiness in their lives. “As the NSW Cancer Voices chairwoman, Kathy’s unrelenting determination was a critical factor in the delivery of our very own Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital. “She was rightly proud of her vital role in that significant achievement which stands as a testament to her endeavors. “As the key leader of the community voice on this issue, Kathy leaves a lasting legacy so that cancer sufferers now have a local facility to undertake cancer treatment closer to their family and friends. “Many locals fighting cancer are now able to balance the challenges of their treatment and still maintain their work and family commitments. “That simply wouldn’t have happened without Kathy’s efforts. “As the Member for Gosford, Kathy’s unrelenting drive kept the Baird government to account and provided crucial electoral support for her local constituents. “In particular, Kathy’s campaigns to keep local state services in our community revealed her character - she wouldn’t give up in the fight for fairness. “Kathy’s tireless work for our community is a noble legacy and I thank her for her dedicated service to the people of Gosford and the Peninsula she called home.” Senator O’Neill said her thoughts and prayers were with Ms Smith’s family.. A private funeral was held for Ms Smith on Tuesday, June 6. SOURCES: Media release, 1 Jun 2017 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Media statement, 31 May 2017 Kieran Gill, Office of Luke Foley MP Media release, 31 May 2017 Richard Merhtens, Office of Liesl Tesch MP Media statement, 1 Jun 2017 Rhys Zorro, Office of Senator Deborah O’Neill Website, 1 Jun 2017 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson

Tenants selected for affordable housing project Tenants are being selected for a government-supported affordable housing project in Woy Woy. “The project was initiated by the NSW Government to provide housing supply for low income earners experiencing housing stress,” according to Mr Keith Gavin, chief of community housing provider Pacific Link Housing which is managing the Woy Woy Apartment Project. The project has 31 apartments, with 13 apartments listed as affordable housing and 17 set aside as social housing. The building in Chambers Place also has common areas, a terrace, parking spaces and ground floor retail space. Affordable housing rentals are set at 75 per cent of full private rental costs. To be considered for tenancy, applicants must have earnings below $52,900 a year, or $79,400per annum for couples, according to Pacific Link’s project officer Mr John Tuffin. They must not own or partown any existing property within Australia or overseas. Applicants must also meet all private rental requirements and provide proof of rental history, citizenship status, financial status, and references. “Depending on the individual needs of tenants, the Woy Woy project provides some accessible apartments and others designed for use as disability units if required. “These will be allocated on a

needs basis,” Mr Tuffin said. “The Government offered a oneoff capital grant through the NSW Land and Housing Corporation within the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS). “The completed project is wholly owned by Evolve Housing and Pacific Link and is to be leased and managed by Pacific Link for the joint venture.” Mr Tuffin said Pacific Link had “significant flexibility” to manage the social housing tenant mix and some of the Woy Woy tenants would be transferred in from underutilised social housing already managed by Pacific Link. “Like all households, tenants who have been in social housing homes for some time progress from having families to being ‘empty-nesters’ and may later find themselves living alone in a large home. “This has been a perpetual problem, both for them and for community housing providers. “Pacific Link will offer the opportunity for existing tenants in good standing who wish to downsize to move to Woy Woy, where the modern apartment is within easy reach of shopping, services and public transport. “The current housing waiting list for over-55s seeking a studio or one-bedroom in Woy Woy is in excess of 300. “The Woy Woy project will help reduce this waiting list,” he said. SOURCE: Interview, 19 May 2017 John Tuffin, Pacific Link Housing Reporter: Dilon Luke

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The $234m Waterside development was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in December 2015. The approval made way for the site to be developed for commercial and residential use as well as incorporate a cinema, hotel and tavern. Project architect, Mr Cain King, from CKDS Architecture at East Gosford, said the New Hong Kong Macau Australia Pty Ltd had the keys to the site and had commenced cleaning up the interior, including some asbestos removal. “All fees have been paid to Council,” Mr King said. Mr King said a plumber had also been on site turning off the water supply, and fencing was to be erected so demolition could begin. The applicant lodged a Section 96 amendment in April to modify the development consent to allow demolition of part of the site prior to the issue of a construction certificate. No other alterations to the development were requested as part of the Section 96 application, however, the demolition work will constitute commencement of the development, so the applicant will have met their responsibility to commence

Looking down on the former Froggy’s building towards Georgiana Terrace

work on the development prior to the expiry of Council’s consent in December. Mr King said the developer did not intend to commence construction of the first stage of the development until late 2018. A letter from PJ Donnellan and Co solicitors accompanying the Section 96 application also stated: “This addition will allow our clients to begin demolition work that does not interfere with any heritage sites that are part of the approved DA located at 50-70 Mann St, Gosford”. However, Mr King said the demolition would facilitate alternative uses for parts of the site in the interim. “With the demolition on the site and the focus of stage one not to commence until

next year, we are hopeful that Council will approve some alternative uses,” Mr King said. “Some of the possibilities

include pop-up marketplaces, parking, or the possibility of utilising the site as a holding area for construction

Another of the derelict buildings to be demolished

vehicles as multiple projects are underway in the CBD, so that they can have access to construction sites without disrupting traffic,” he said. As the local government election approaches and the current Administration period winds to an end, decisionmaking within Central Coast Council appears to be slowing down, but Mr King said he was hopeful that Council would see the value of putting the site to use once demolition is complete. The land does form part of Central Coast Council’s current planning proposal to move the commercial core of the Gosford CBD towards the waterfront. “This planning proposal proposes to rezone the land from B4 to B3 Commercial

Core,” said a Council assessment report written to consider the merit of the Section 96 application. “The planning proposal does not affect the s96 application, which is to permit demolition prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate for building works,” the assessment report said. “The subject site is zoned B4 Mixed Use under Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014. “The proposed development is defined as commercial, shop top housing, hotel, and entertainment facility, as defined in Gosford LEP 2014, which is permissible in the zone with consent of Council. “The proposed land uses are also permissible in the B3 zone, subject to the exhibited planning proposal. “The proposed modifications will not result in adverse amenity impacts on the adjoining properties and the streetscape,” the report concluded. “The proposed development is substantially the same as the development that was originally granted consent. “As such, in accordance with Section 80(1)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Section 96(1A) for modification is recommended for approval.” When actual construction commences, the three-tower project will be completed in three stages, each lasting five years.

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Source: Interview, Jun 13 Cain King, CKDS Architecture Gosford DA Tracker, DA47046.2/2015 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Demolition in preparation for Waterside development underway osford’s longeststanding eye sores, the remains of the Froggy’s skate rink on Mann St and the office building on the corner of Baker St and Georgiana Tce, are about to be demolished as part of preparation for phase one of the triple-tower Waterside development.

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Australia China Theme Park status remains unclear

$3m additional federal funding

onﬁdentiality clauses in contracts signed between the former Wyong Council and Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd (ACTP) continue to prevent Central entral Coast w h o l e - o f - c a t c h m e n t encourage sustainable rich in biodiversity and it Coast Council from the Council has issues in an effort to use, and educate the must be protected,” Mr updating community about the welcomed $3m in reduce the effects of local community about Reynolds said. pollutants, litter and the estuary,” he said. “Council is pleased status of those funding for Tuggerah The project will to have this Federal contracts. Lakes Estuary and environmental vandalism making their way into the build on a decade of Government support C a t c h m e n t lakes. ACTP has still not estuary planning and and it will help Council Improvement as part “This funding will management that has to continue to invest paid $3m to acquire of the Federal support the ongoing resulted in a measurable in monitoring and the land at Warnervale G o v e r n m e n t ’ s implementation of the improvement in water improving the health that is the subject of the Improving Your Local Tuggerah Lakes Estuary quality and ecological of our catchments and Development Application for the place of worship Parks and Management Plan, condition of Tuggerah waterways. stormwater Lakes and the catchment. E n v i r o n m e n t through “We all have a role to (DA828/2016). Other media outlets upgrades, foreshore Council Administrator, play in protecting our Program.

These funds will add to the $7m Council has already invested in Tuggerah Lakes in the current ﬁnancial year, resulting in signiﬁcant improvements in the water quality across the lakes system. Council Group Leader Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, said the funds would be dedicated to

enhancement and a range of streambank, wetland and saltmarsh rehabilitation activities in the estuary catchment,” Mr Dowling said. “The project will continue to improve water quality, enhance nearshore areas for recreational use, reduce pollutant loads to the estuary, control invasive species in ecologically sensitive areas,

Mr Ian Reynolds, said the funding was a clear indication of the lobbying power the new Central Coast Council has, and he is looking forward to more funding ﬂowing to the Coast for the Lakes and other key initiatives. “The Tuggerah Lakes estuary is a jewel in the crown of the Central Coast, offering a unique environment which is

unique environment and waterways and I encourage everyone to get involved.” Residents are urged to report environmental vandalism to Council. The project will commence in July and will run over three years ﬁnishing in July 2020. Source: Media release, Jun 19 Central Coast Council media

have cast strong doubts over the viability of the land sale contract and ACTP’s ability to complete the land purchase or build the temple, but the latest statement from Council did not provide any new information about the status of the land deal or the development application (DA). “The former Wyong Council entered into

contracts to sell land at Warnervale to ACTP,” a written statement from Central Coast Council said. “Those contracts include conﬁdentiality clauses that bind both parties, and as such, it is not appropriate to comment on the detail. “Council is working actively and carefully to protect the interests of ratepayers and is looking to ﬁnalise the contract with ACTP as soon as possible. “Council will make further comment when it is appropriate to do so.” Cardno NSW/ACT Pty Ltd, the consultants who prepared substantial documentation in support of the Buddhist Temple DA, were also unable to comment. Cardno’s Manager of Urban Planning, Mr John O’Grady, said the company had a “very close relationship with the client and we’re not at liberty to comment.”

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Liberal Party has advertised that Woy Woy’s secondary college campus will receive twice as much it will actually receive, according to Teachers Federation members at the campus. The advertisement in the June 13 edition of Peninsula News claimed that Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus would receive an extra $14.9 million, implying a similar amount would be received by Umina campus. Ettalong Woy Woy Teachers Federation president Mr Christopher Wright said: “Because it is one college with two campuses, Brisbane Water Secondary College receives its funding in one sum. “This means that the Liberal Party has advertised a hugely inﬂated ﬁgure of $14.9 million of additional funding for Woy Woy Campus alone.” He said it could be “deliberately misleading information in the Liberal Party advertisement to make the funding sound more impressive”. Alternatively, local Liberal Party representatives did not know “the school names and student numbers of the schools in their local learning community”. Mr Wright said that the advertisement stated that the

Liberals would deliver “fullyfunded, needs-based funding”. “Whatever the phrase ‘fully funded needs based funding’, as used in the Liberal Party advertisements, means to the Liberal Party, it is certainly not equivalent in meaning to fully funded needs based funding according to the National Education Reform Agreement. Over 2018 and 2019, the college would receive a total increase in funding of $499,302. “If the National Education Reform Agreement (the previously agreed Gonski funding model) were to be honoured by the Federal Government, then over the same two years Brisbane Water Secondary College would have received an increase in funding of $2.3 million.” Mr Wright said the ﬁgures quoted of $14.9 million “in additional funding” for Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus and $5.8 million for Umina Beach Public School were based upon the Australian Government’s School Funding Estimator. Both NSW Minister of Education Mr Rob Stokes and NSW Departmental Secretary Mr Mark Scott had stated it should not be relied upon because the basis of the estimate was unknown, he

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said. “That there are some inaccuracies on the school funding estimator website is certain. “For example, the Umina Campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College is not mentioned at all. “Umina Beach Public School is inaccurately named. “What other inaccuracies there may be in the school funding estimator is unknown.” Mr Wright also questioned the assumptions behind the estimate. “The time period for this ‘additional funding’ for the two schools mentioned is not speciﬁed in the Liberal Party advertisements.

“On the estimator website an increase of only $243,800 is listed for Woy Woy Campus and $95,800 for Umina Beach Public School in 2018. “This certainly looks less impressive than the 10-year increase figures cited of $14.9 million and $5.8 million respectively. “These 10- year figures are simply determined by assuming that funding per school would otherwise remain completely static at the 2017 amount for the entire following decade. “Furthermore, given that a 10year period is much longer than the Federal political cycle, it is also conceivable that, like the final years of the National Education Reform Agreement funding, some years of this iteration of school funding may never see the light of day. “These considerations make the cited figures of $14.9 million and $5.8 million not especially meaningful. Mr Wright said: “As teachers, we care about the education of our students. “We are concerned about the Federal Government’s new policy on schools funding and in particular how our public schools will be disadvantaged by this policy. “We support the full implementation of the National Education Reform Agreement’s

model of needs based school funding.” Teachers Federation members of the Woy Woy campus have unanimously passed a motion condemning the use of the College’s name for party-political purposes. “We condemn the association of Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus with misleading information about school funding, as occurred in the Liberal Party advertisement published in the Peninsula News on June 13,” the motion said. “We reject any implication by political parties that our College supports or should support a funding model that will deliver signiﬁcant funding cuts to the students of the Peninsula.” The motion was passed unanimously on June 15. Mr Wright said he had written to the Prime Minister, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, Senator Arthur Sinodinos and the Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, about the advertisements published in the Peninsula News. The advertisements were booked and paid for by the ofﬁce of Senator Sinodinos. SOURCES: Motion and letter, 20 Jun 2017 Christopher Wright, NSW Teachers Federation Sinodinos response - page 4

Community plan from Pearl Beach A grass-roots, communitydriven plan for the new Central Coast Council has been generated out of Pearl Beach. One of the chief instigators of the plan, Ettalong resident Ms Marcelle Hoff said it was timely that the group behind the plan held a public meeting in Pearl Beach on Saturday, June 24, to take the initiative into the “action” stage. “The period for public consultation concerning the contents of our Community Plan is rapidly being replaced by the need for action and decisions,” Ms Hoff said. She said the meeting that was held on June 24 was held to digest feedback received, discuss recent

Marcelle Hoff

activities and research, understand the landscape and determine strategies. Declared or potential candidates for the September 9 Central Coast

Van Davy

Council election were invited to attend the meeting, along with supporters or potential supporters of the Community Plan. “The meeting was important

for those who wanted the Central Coast Council to be truly representative of the wishes of ratepayers to forge a sustainable and equitable future for them,” Ms

Hoff said. Community members have been meeting at Pearl Beach regularly since March to put together a comprehensive, community-driven plan for the future of the Central Coast. Ms Hoff, who had spent two years as an independent councillor on the City of Sydney Council, said she believed the Community Plan should give people a “sense of awareness of what they can do if they are passionate and put their mind to it.” She said she worked with Dr Van Davy of Pearl Beach to put the ﬁrst draft of the Community Plan together based on her experience as a City of Sydney councillor and Deputy Mayor.

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15-storey Merindah tower has enough sales to proceed

The $34m residential flat building that will tuck in behind the heritage-listed Telstra building, is the largest single tower to ever go to market in Gosford, and at 15 storeys, is the largest development in terms of height that Gosford has seen to date. Mr Pablo Gutierrez from George Brand Terrigal, who was the agent responsible for off-the-plan sales, said: “We have sold the quota of apartments that was a necessary requirement for the loan for the project to commence.” The DA consent for Merindah expires on September 22, but Mr Gutierrez said he was confident construction would start within that period, or the developer would be successful in securing a 12-month extension from Central Coast Council. “We would have already started construction but the developer is just finishing a large building project in Dee Why and it is a little behind schedule,” he said. In response to rumours that the development was not going ahead, he said: “I’ve heard that rumour, but I can unequivocally assure you that we are on track. “I am not sure where that rumour started but I have my

will increase in value. “The developer wants to keep as many as possible because the closer to completion, the higher their market value. “The developer has several letters of offer from finance providers to finance the project, but the developer is looking for a lower rate so another 10 units may be made available off the plan.” According to Mr Gutierrez, every Gosford development that has had a significant marketing launch (more than $150,000) has been wellreceived by the market and there is plenty of demand to fill all residential space coming on stream. The off-the-plan sales generated for Merindah were an even split between Sydney buyers and locals, and between owner-occupiers and investors, he said. Baby boomers wanting to downsize are the main buyers of higher-end waterfront properties in Gosford at the moment, while lower-priced properties appeal to Sydney buyers, including investors and first-home buyers, Mr Gutierrez said. Source: Interview, Jun 26 Pablo Guitierrez, George Brand Terrigal Jackie Pearson, journalist

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21-storey Ikon Tower being offered for sale off the plan

partments in the $34.24 million, 21-storey Ikon Tower residential and commercial he first stage of suspicions,” he said. off-the-plan sales The Pinnacle Construction development at 333 in the Merindah Group will be the lead builder Mann St, Gosford, are Apartments project at 21 on the project and Mr Gutierrez being offered for sale off to 23 Mann St, Gosford, said the crane that will be the plan. utilised “is massive”. has closed, and the According to Ray White developer is still aiming He said off-the-plan sales Commercial NSW, the building, had been deliberately kept to to have the building a minimum. boasting 102 apartments ready for occupancy by and 500 square metres of “As the building gets off the commercial space, is being the first half of 2019. ground, the remaining units developed by JMGM & GWPG. Mr Jeff Moxham, from Ray White, said the landmark mixed-use project was the latest tower being constructed in a range of new developments set to transform Gosford’s skyline into a modern metropolis. “These projects are revolutionising Gosford and delivering a world class city centre,” Mr Moxham said. “333 Mann St was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in late 2016 and will boast 102 apartments in a mix of one, two and three-bedroom floor-plate designs, with 500 square metres of commercial retail below. “Mann St is already a hive of activity with John Singleton’s first high-rise project, Bonython Tower, being developed on the Dutton’s Tavern site. “JMGM is also proposing a 24-storey tower with 189 residential apartments and 2500 square metres of commercial-zoned retail at 325 Mann St.” The $368 million upgrade of Gosford Hospital is directly opposite the new developments at 325 and 333 Mann St. Ray White Commercial NSW is seeking interest from local, national and international

An artist's impression of the Ikon tower

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Only a token amount of building material removed from Wamberal Beach

ome steps were taken to remove asbestos-based materials and building rubble from Wamberal Beach on Monday, June 26, but STL candidate, Mr Pat Aiken, said the council had not done enough. The materials lie between the beach and private properties to the north of The Ruins, along Ocean View Dve. “They did collect some small amounts of material from the beach and they took away plastic bags they could carry under their arms,” Mr Aiken said. “They then scraped the sand and pushed it up over the protruding debris. “I don’t know why they didn’t do more: they had the equipment to get in and dig out and remove the materials; they had people qualified in asbestos removal and a 14-tonne truck. “Why didn’t they do more?’ he said. Central Coast Council

Sand scraping was used to cover the debris and building materials

granted access to formerlyredacted parts of a Wamberal Beach Storm Erosion Mediation Report and the freshly-released information indicated that council received advice a year ago that exposed materials were “an ongoing risk to beach users”. Mr Aiken was initially granted access to a heavily-redacted

version of the consultant’s report. He took the matter to the Information and Privacy Commissioner who recommended that Central Coast residents should have been given full access to the report. Based on that recommendation, Central

Coast Council agreed to provide Mr Aiken access to a less-redacted version of the report, which he inspected on Thursday, June 22. The freshly-released parts of the report included a description of the debris on the beach as: “Lose rocks, timber, some with protruding nails and bolts, broken glass and fittings,

steel stakes and frameworks, exposed concrete, broken reinforced concrete with reinforcing protruding, broken concrete stairways. “This includes small amounts of potentially asbestos-based materials (broken fibro) that probably resulted from the loss of dwellings and outbuildings in the 70s. “The material observed is in very small quantities and is likely to be easily removed by hand… there is the possibility that large pieces may exist within the unstable slopes or within the beach berm material. “Material exposed in the unstable erosion slopes is more difficult to remove given the risk of reactivating slumping of the escarpments. “Much of this material is an ongoing risk to beach users and most likely will need to be addressed by the property owners under direction from council. “For the higher and more unstable slopes, a more robust barrier (for example orange plastic mesh and signage) is warranted.

“The slope instability is a real risk to life and is a particularly attractive (and dangerous) to children,” the report said. On Monday, June 26, Central Coast Council took steps to remove some of the offending materials from Wamberal Beach. Mr Aiken said he returned to the site when council had completed its work. “I dug down one foot and pulled out a piece of corrugated building material that looked like asbestos. “I took photos that show the high tide mark from the previous night when the sea was calm and it would not take much of a swell to uncover the materials again,” he said. Central Coast Council has been asked how much asbestos was removed from the beach. The consultant’s recommendation to fence the area more securely has not been complied with. Source: Interview, Jun 28 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Inc. Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Residents have spent $400,000 and have to start again

he six Wamberal home owners who have been attempting to get approval to build a revetment wall to protect their properties from storm surge and erosion have been told to lodge a fresh development application. Following the June 2016 East Coast Low that caused substantial erosion at Wamberal, the six residents, whose properties are located south of The Ruins, in Ocean View Dve and Pacific St, lodged a development application to build a protective revetment wall between their land and the beach. The NSW Coastal Panel was still the consent authority then, as the Central Coast Council’s Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for the Gosford beaches had not been signed off by the NSW government. The Coastal Panel did not assess the development application within the required time frame, so it was a ‘deemed refusal’. On that basis, the residents decided to appeal that deemed

An example of the erosion and damage caused to property at Wamberal in the June 2016 storm

refusal in the Land and Environment Court (LEC). “Meanwhile the CZMP was gazetted by the NSW government, which made the Central Coast Council the consent authority,” one of the residents, Mr Eugene Marchese said. He said the residents requested that Central Coast Council join the current Land and Environment Court hearing so the matter could be determined.

“A barrister was sent by Council to say that they didn’t want to join the hearing,” he said. “We are absolutely nowhere as a result of that, we have to lodge a new DA with council and start all over again. “We have spent $400,000 on legal and consulting costs, and a year later, we are speechless and the storms will come, the storms are coming. “I was in London at the time of the Grenfell fire and

to sit and watch those poor people saying that they had been warning council of the dangers for years and nothing was done left me speechless, because the one thing all the experts agreed on in the LEC case was that, in the next storm, these six houses will end up in the ocean. “It will happen. “Last June at 8.55pm, I was standing on our landscaped platform and my 17-yearold son was on the platform

above. “I saw a wave break 100 metres off shore and the wash came through like a razor, and if my son hadn’t been there to hold on to me, I would have been washed away,” he said. Mr Marchese said the engineer who designed the revetment for the residents based the design on the revetment proposed for Wamberal in the CZMP. “If the council had joined the hearing, the matter could

have been resolved, but the LEC basically told us to lodge a fresh DA with Central Coast Council,” he said. Mr Marchese is an architect with offices in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom who is accustomed to working on major projects. “I have never dealt with something so illogical and unreasonable in the history of all our projects,” he said. “We have been involved in substantial projects all over the world and this just blows my mind. “We could have gone and done illegal work, as other Wamberal residents had done, but we decided to be good citizens and do the right thing and we were prepared to pay for the work.” Mr Marchese said both Central Coast Council and the Coastal Panel had encouraged the residents to lodge their DA. He said the six property owners understood that other rate payers may not believe it was their responsibility to pay to protect beachfront properties “but we were willing to pay”. Continued P10

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Ceremony marks clinical services building reaching its highest point topping out ceremony for the $348 million Gosford Hospital redevelopment marked the fast-tracked, 11-storey clinical services building reaching its highest point.

Minister for Health, Mr Brad Hazzard, joined Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, and Mr Taylor Martin MLC, as a Norfolk Pine was raised to the new rooftop helipad of the 11-storey hospital on June 28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have delivered on our promise to fast-track the revamp of Gosford Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a top-notch facility that will serve the people of the Central Coast well into the future,â&#x20AC;? Mr Hazzard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSW Government is investing more than $7.7b into health infrastructure across the state in a record building boom, and the Central Coast is

From left Mr Paul Tonkin Central Coast Local Health District, Mr Brad Hazzard NSW Health Minister, Mr Adam Crouch Member for Terrigal and Mr Taylor Martin MLC

no exception.â&#x20AC;? As well as a new $35.5m car park with about 800 spaces, the redevelopment includes: a new, expanded emergency department; a new, expanded intensive care/ high dependency unit; more

operating theatres and medical imaging services; more inpatient beds for medical, acute and sub-acute services; a new psychiatric emergency care centre and cardiac unit; and, expanded maternity, cancer and cardiovascular services.

Mr MacDonald said the NSW Government has partnered with Lendlease and the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council to provide local jobs, including 30 apprenticeships, 11 of which are local Indigenous apprentices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project is a boost for locals, with up to 20 per cent of the contractors and subcontractors of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent,â&#x20AC;? Mr MacDonald said. Mr Crouch said that with a strong population growth forecast, he was very pleased that Gosford Hospital will well and truly meet future patient demand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The record investment in this vital health infrastructure will also open up additional employment opportunities on the Central Coast, especially for doctors and nurses,â&#x20AC;? he said. The overall redevelopment is expected to be completed by late 2019. Source: Media release, Jun 28 Natasha Wallace, office of Brad Hazzard

he NSW Liberal Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nomination Review Committee process has been completed for the Central Coast Council election on September 9. Nominees are now in the running for endorsement as a Liberal Party candidate in the upcoming C election. Nominees in the Gosford East Ward are Ms Kerryanne Delaney, Mr Craig Hillman, Mr Jeffrey Strickson, Mr Christopher Burke, Ms Jilly Pilon, Mr David Bacon and Ms Rebecca Gale Collins. Candidates listed for endorsement in Gosford West are: Mr Brett Keating, Ms Susan Dengate; Ms Deanna Bocking; Mr David Bacon; Ms Jilly Pilon; Mr Craig Hillman; Mr Troy Marquart and Ms Rebecca Gale Collins. Only three nominees are listed in the Wyong Ward: Mr Jeffrey Strickson, Mr

Christopher Burke and Mr Douglas Eaton. According to the Liberal Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Director, the probable winnable positions in the Central Coast Council election will be position one and two in the Gosford East Ward, position one in the Gosford West Ward and position one in Wyong. Deputy Director, Mr Simon McInnes said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once a candidate is selected in a preselection, regardless of the ward or ticket position, that candidate is no longer eligible to contest any pre-selection in any other ward or ticket positions within any local government area for which they have nominated.â&#x20AC;? Selection Committee meetings are being scheduled for July 17 to August 6. Source: Email, Jun 28 Simon McInnes, NSW Liberal Party Jackie Pearson, journalist

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This is how much your school will lose, thanks to Malcolm Turnbull and Lucy Wicks. Peats Ridge Public School Kulnura Public School Somersby Public School North Gosford Learning Centre Central Mangrove Public School Pretty Beach Public School Glenvale School Copacabana Public School Erina Heights Public School Girrakool Education & Training Unit Woodport Public School Brisbania Public School Chertsey Primary School Gosford East Public School Avoca Beach Public School Empire Bay Public School Point Clare Public School Kincumber Public School Niagara Park Public School Gosford Public School Kariong Mountains High School Kariong Public School Woy Woy Public School Terrigal Public School Erina High School Henry Kendall High School Gosford High School Woy Woy South Public School Terrigal High School Kincumber High School Umina Beach Public School Ettalong Public School Narara Valley High School Brisbane Water Secondary College

Turnbull’s cuts 2018 & 2019 -$31,282 -$42,478 -$47,185 -$63,381 -$67,878 -$90,857 -$191,859 -$195,419 -$204,562 -$234,814 -$279,229 -$285,552 -$294,036 -$301,411 -$303,312 -$309,364 -$334,002 -$347,816 -$377,300 -$392,255 -$447,487 -$453,816 -$475,877 -$526,307 -$534,516 -$570,030 -$572,450 -$585,222 -$588,242 -$598,433 -$634,568 -$646,998 -$814,491 -$1,874,265

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round 600 Central Coast Council employees who are members of the United Services Union (USU), have passed a vote of no confidence in CEO, Mr Rob Noble, and his executive leadership team. A letter, setting out the no confidence motion, has been sent to Mr Noble, and to Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds. Standard practice would see Mr Noble respond to the motion in the form of a letter back to the USU, which would be shared with members. The USU has been negotiating, on behalf of the 1,200 members who were employed by either the former Gosford or Wyong Councils, with Mr Noble and his team since the amalgamation of the two councils in May 2016. Two USU organisers, Mr Paul Sansom and Mr Luke Hutchinson, have been appointed, due to the size of the amalgamated council, to look after the interests of their members. Mr Sansom said the USU and its members were prepared to take a very understanding and collaborative approach for the first eight months of negotiations but, over time, employees have been increasingly concerned about the lack of progress achieved in bringing employees across to the new council’s structure.

“I think we took a view that we were in a new environment and that things had to change, so we were prepared to let things take a bit longer to be resolved, but our members are now saying that the time frames are unacceptable,” Mr Sansom said. Mr Sansom said other merged councils had simply sent all employees letters of appointment immediately after the merger, and then dealt with how they would “fit” into the new council’s structure over time. “We would have thought that was a better way to go,” he said. He said Central Coast Council was working from the top down, determining the executive structure and making those appointments first, and then working its way through to broader, larger layers of the new entity. “It has been going slowly, more slowly than we had hoped, and our members have thought that as well, and are now at the stage where they are fed up,” Mr Sansom said. According to Mr Sansom, the council is still determining and populating its new corporate structure, and negotiations are still in play about its new salary structure. “Our members have started thinking that there has been a lot of talk and no action, so at the meeting to vote on the new Local Government State Award, the no confidence motion was put forward in general business.

The USU meeting at the Niagara Park Stadium was held on Tuesday, June 20, and attended by around 600 USU members from across the Central Coast. Mr Sansom said the motion had seven parts, but was primarily raised in relation to the length of time taken by Mr Noble and his leadership team to populate the new council’s corporate structure. “Around 85 per cent of employees are still not on the new structure,” he said. “Under the Local Government Act, when there is a merger of councils, in lay terms, anyone who had a job the day before the merger should still have a job the day after, and three years’ protection before there are any redundancies. “The good news is that 95 per cent of employees on the Central Coast should be direct transfers but it has taken too long. “They have tried to appoint the executives, then the section managers, then the unit managers, who then look at what structures would be needed to fulfil their areas. “We’ve asked on several occasions for the full details of the number of employees before the merger and the full-time employee equivalent projected for the new council, and that information has been difficult to get. “We are getting some of the information some of the time.” According to Mr Sansom, the unit managers have only

just been appointed to their new roles “so there is still uncertainty at that level,” he said. Mr Sansom said there had been times during the past 13 months when the USU had been responsible for “putting the handbrake on and going back to that old adage of do it right the first time. “There have been times when we have said to Mr Noble and his team that they should have another look to avoid breaching the award or the requirements of the Local Government Act. “The biggest issue we had was in relation to the council’s interpretation of the protections under the Local Government Act about the protection of preamalgamation salaries, and council ended up asking the NSW Industrial Commission for a ruling. “Council argued that if an employee was redeployed into a lower position, then after the three years’ of protection, that employee could be placed on a lower salary. “The Commission ruled that employees would retain their wages on an ongoing basis after the three years and council accepted that ruling.” The NSW Industrial Commission has decided 11 matters on behalf of Central Coast Council USU members in the past year, and most have been in relation to the merger. Mr Sansom said he remained positive that the bulk of employees would be direct

transfers; a small percentage of lateral transfers (into other roles) would follow, and then some positions would be open to an internal application process. “There should be very little need for external advertising of positions given that there has been very little change in position numbers, and council should fill the structure before it goes outside to recruit,” he said. The USU is now asking for Mr Noble and his team of “HR business partners” to adhere to tighter timeframes for resolving matters raised by the union. “If they don’t meet that timeframe, we are now more likely to escalate the matter to the Industrial Relations Commission,” Mr Sansom said. He said negotiations were now moving into a difficult period because of the approach of the local election in September. “Rob Noble has said he will be moving on, so we are moving into a holding pattern, but the motion shows that low morale and uncertainty are still out there.” Council had informed the USU that, by mid-July, the Assets Infrastructure and Business (AIB) area, whose Group Leader is Mr Mike Dowling, would have its structure in place, resulting in around 1,200 staff being moved into their new positions. “There are a lot of flow charts doing the rounds and we are

told that there is a lot of work being done, but the frustration out there is that there is no guts to the conversations about when, what and how things will happen,” Mr Sansom said. In a written statement, Central Coast Council said: “In October 2016, Central Coast Council and union delegates agreed to the process for consultation with all Council employees about a new Central Coast Council organisation structure. “This process was agreed by the three unions who have Central Coast Council employee members. “The agreed process meets the legislative requirements of the Local Government Act and Council has consistently followed this agreed process. “Council regularly meets the representatives of all the unions to consult on a number of matters related to amalgamating two businesses into one new regional Council. “Pending the outcomes of consultation with staff, a final merged organisation structure will be in place by September, 2017. “All employees of Central Coast Council currently have a position description that articulates the roles and responsibilities of the job that they are paid to do for the ratepayers of the Central Coast.” Source: Interview, Jun 27 Paul Sansom, United Services Union Jackie Pearson, journalist

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NSW Budget has nothing new for the Central Coast - Tesch

he 2017 NSW Budget, announced on Tuesday, June 20, showed how little the Berejiklian Government cared about the electorate of Gosford, according to Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch. While the NSW Treasurer lauded the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increased surplus announced in the budget, Ms Tesch said the money should have been

working for the community, not sitting in the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffers in Sydney. Ms Tesch said that the Budget showed the Liberal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true priorities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite a $4.5b surplus, made off the back of massive privatisations and sell offs, Sydney was the winner in the budget, while the regions suffered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gosford electorate needed vital investment, but there was just no major new money coming into the region

from the budget,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Liberals were happy to have a cash splash during the by-election, but now that the real work has to be done to invest in the Central Coast, they are nowhere to be seen.â&#x20AC;? Ms Tesch said the Treasurer showed he lacked any appreciation for life in regional communities by boasting about record low unemployment figures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government has set aside another $253m for the New Intercity Fleet of trains for

the Central Coast, which we already know will seat fewer passengers on each carriage, have immovable backwards facing seats, and which the Government wants to make less safe by running services without guards. Ms Tesch said the budget failed to deliver despite a promise from the Treasurer to â&#x20AC;&#x153;focus on local communitiesâ&#x20AC;?. NSW Treasurer, Mr Dominic Perrottet, said in April that his first Budget would have â&#x20AC;&#x153;a clear focus on local

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Central Coast regional overview in the Budget consisted almost exclusively of ongoing projects from budgets passed, including long delayed commitments from when the government first came to power in 2011,â&#x20AC;? said Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris. Source: Media release, Jun 20 Zachary Harrison, office of David Harris Media release, Jun 21 Richard Mehrtens, office of Liesl Tesch

Residents have spent $400,000 and have to start again he six Wamberal home owners who have been attempting to get approval to build a revetment wall to protect their properties from storm surge and erosion have been told to lodge a fresh development application.

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infrastructure and (deliver) for local communitiesâ&#x20AC;Ś to make sure that everyone is sharing in that success.â&#x20AC;? Ms Tesch said she was disappointed and frustrated that Mr Perrottet failed to mention the Central Coast once in his half hour budget speech. Despite the $4.5b surplus and a raft of privatisations and service cuts that have affected the Central Coast, the budget has delivered no new projects, she said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people who have won this time are the same people who have been winning for the past 40 years, the bureaucrats and politicians who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to make any decisions to protect homes, to protect the public,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Marchese said the former Gosford Council had voted three times in the past 20 years to take steps to protect properties along Wamberal Beach, but no action has ever been taken. He was also critical of the approach taken by the Coastal Panel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Professor Bruce Thom [Panel Chair] sat in two Section 34 Mediation meetings and road blocked us all the way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did everything they

asked us to do, we investigated The Ruins and spent $40,000 to determine that there were no Aboriginal artefacts or protected species that could be impacted at The Ruins,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Coastal Panel is charged with managing the coastline, but Professor Thom didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show up at Wamberal until eight months after the storms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you imagine what would happen if there was a bush fire in the Blue Mountains and the chairman of the relevant authority whose sole purpose was to manage that asset didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn up for eight months? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am of the opinion that for the last 40 years, nothing has been done because there are no funds, the biggest issue has been that there was no will for anyone to take action and that is why we offered to pay for it ourselves,â&#x20AC;? he said. He also addressed the argument that Wamberal should never have been zoned for residential development in the first place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is an argument that is valid in some peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; minds,â&#x20AC;? he said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the six houses were breached, then the value of the infrastructure that could be lost in Ocean View Dve and Pacific St, NBN, sewer, water and electricity, could not be calculated and 400 houses would be at risk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the six houses were not there, then 400 houses could turn into 1,000 that would be smashed in floods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Central Coast Council is happy to charge Wamberalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beachfront residents the highest rates on the Coast, but is reluctant to help us protect our properties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They talk about making this region a tourism mecca, but Wamberal Beach is a disgrace and they were quick to build their own revetment at Terrigal after last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storms.â&#x20AC;? Mr Marchese said the six residents have requested a pre-DA meeting with Central Coast Council and were waiting for council to provide confirmation of the date and time. Source: Interview, Jun 28 Eugene Marchese, Wamberal Jackie Pearson, journalist

Parking Space Levy being collected but not spent on car parks long distances from stations,â&#x20AC;? Ms Tesch said. This year the Government is expected to raise $106m, rising to $113m by 2021 from the Parking Space Levy. The tax is raised on car spaces in the CBD, North Sydney, Bondi Junction and other CBDs, and is allocated for measures that â&#x20AC;&#x153;encourage the use of public transportâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than 30,000 Central Coast residents commute to Sydney for work every day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As this number grows, poor access to parking continues to deter commuters from using public transport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most recent figures available show that the Government is spending a meagre $9m on building or upgrading of commuter car

he Berejiklian Government is failing to spend money upgrading car parks at train stations, despite raking in tens of millions of dollars from a tax raised on parking spaces, according to Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch. Figures from the Budget show that the Treasurer and the Transport Minister are quite happy to take the money from taxpayers, but not spend it, despite thousands of commuters being forced to drive or walk long distances to the nearest train station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This can be seen at Gosford station every morning, where commuters are forced to park

parks and interchanges across the State.â&#x20AC;? Central Coast Labor MPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have called on the Government to get serious about funding upgrades to commuter carparks at our major railway stations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spending four hours a day commuting away from home is bad enough, but coming back to find a $100 fine on your car because you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find another parking space is not fair.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We should be encouraging more people to catch public transport, but this Liberal Government is just not making it possible,â&#x20AC;? Ms Tesch said. Source: Media release, Jun 28 Zachary Harrison, office of David Harris

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Maiden speech recalls bullying at Terrigal High School

r Taylor Martin, the Central Coast and Hunter regions newest Member of the NSW Legislative Council, made his inaugural speech to Parliament on June 21.

The Terrigal lifesaver used his speech to address the issue of bullying in NSW schools, reflecting on his own experience being bullied at Terrigal High School. Mr Taylor told Parliament how he was assaulted so badly in high school that he was forced to change schools, and spoke about how his experience affected him for years to come. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was harassed, bullied and physically assaulted to the point where I had one side of my face smashed in,â&#x20AC;? Mr Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an extremely traumatic experience for any 12 year old to face and prompted years of intense anxiety and depression. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bullying is a dreadful scourge that changes childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives and steals their potential to contribute to our society and

Terrigal clubbie turned politician Taylor Martin wants to tackle bullying and domestic violence

leads to mental health issues in our young people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to take a stand against bullying in schools and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to see the $6m in the Budget for a broad based anti bullying campaign,â&#x20AC;? Mr Taylor said. Mr Taylor said this funding would be more impactful than the Safer Schools program, which he labelled â&#x20AC;&#x153;unpopularâ&#x20AC;?, because it would benefit all students, unlike Safer Schools which he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;only targeted one groupâ&#x20AC;?.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All students deserve protection against bullying behaviour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My experience has stayed with me every day since and is the reason why I will always stand against violence and intimidation of any kind and in any place,â&#x20AC;? Mr Taylor said. Mr Taylor also took time to address the issue of domestic violence on the Coast and in wider NSW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one should be made to feel worthless or helpless in any environment, and domestic violence hits a nerve with just about everyone in our State,â&#x20AC;? Mr Taylor said. Mr Taylor praised his parents for instilling within him the value of respect and said he aimed to become an advocate amongst young men. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young boys need to be taught how to be young men that understand the value and role of respect in all relationships,â&#x20AC;? Mr Taylor said. Source: Speech, Jun 21 Taylor Martin MLC Dilon Luke, journalist

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Huge increases in council costs forcing groups to abandon community facilities

ommunity Groups have been forced to walk away from community-owned halls or accept commercial lease terms from Central Coast Council that have threatened their ongoing viability. The Spencer Community Progress Group was one group to find itself grappling with how to sustain the village’s Community Hall under the terms of a new council lease arrangement. Like most community-owned assets on the Central Coast, the Spencer Community Hall has a long history. In the 1980s, a local resident campaigned tirelessly and finally was awarded

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a grant from the Council for the purpose of building a Community Centre for Spencer and the surrounding communities. This grant was provided to fund the building project on the basis that local residents built the hall. The locals had to abide by the terms of running the hall, as stipulated by the Council. The building was to be used as a Community Centre, bringing the people from not only Spencer and Gunderman, but the surrounding areas on the Lower Hawkesbury River, the southern-most reaches of the Central Coast Local Government Area, such as Wendoree Park, Marlow, Bar Point, Neverfail, and Greengrove together. The Community Hall was a meeting place for social occasions and community meetings and was used for various classes such as dancing, crafts, cooking, children’s activities, exercise, and other activities such as bingo. In times of bush fires, other natural disasters and black outs, the hall was to be a refuge of last resort for everyone from all over the Lower Hawkesbury River as a meeting place to provide shelter and to be able to access the facilities such as showers, cooking and to help each other. The hall provided a meeting place for the Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and the police to address and help local residents in times of emergency.

Effective from July 1, 2016, the Spencer Community Progress Group (SCPGinc.) had to sign a new community licence (three-year lease) whereby the rent was increased by 400 per cent. In addition to the rental increase, the Group is now paying rates equivalent to the amount paid in rent. Other overhead costs that the SCPG Inc. pay include: insurance; legal fees; accounting and auditing fees; electricity; gas; emergency equipment upkeep; other general repairs and maintenance; and essential services which include inspections and testing. “In order to meet the everincreasing overhead costs, the SCPG Inc. organise fundraising activities throughout the year,” said SCPG Inc spokesperson, Ms Robyn Downham. “As we have a population of roughly 350-400 people, which is a fractional community, we only have a handful of regular supporters that contribute to these events. “The one major annual event, The Spencer Cup Riverside Market, is the only opportunity to raise funds from not only within the local community and surrounding areas of the Lower Hawkesbury River, but also from people outside this area. “Hiring the hall is the only other source of income, but as the SCPG Inc. are the licensee of the hall, any profits generated from these fundraising events have to be shared equally with the Central

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Coast Council. “The SCPG Inc is now concerned that it may not be able to continue financing these overheads, whereby the Council will be forced to close the hall,” Ms Downham said. Ms Downham said the community was concerned about the consequences of closing the hall. “In case of bush fires and other emergencies, there will be no shelter or meeting place for the entire Lower Hawkesbury River residents to go to for help and support, shelter, and general survival, as there will be no refuge of last resort,” she said. “It will eliminate the sense of community spirit, identity and belonging and there will be nowhere to hold community meetings, social events and

other adhoc activities,” she said. Kariong Progress Hall and tennis courts on the corner of Dandaloo St and Woy Woy Rd are believed to have been vacated by the Kariong Progress Association following a similar predicament. Locals now wishing to hire the hall or tennis courts need to call council’s main switch number and those who have tried to make inquiries about hall hire have not been able to find out how to go about using the facility. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, said Surf Life Saving Central Coast was also in protracted negotiations with council over future lease arrangements. Committee members from other smaller community halls

throughout the former Gosford LGA were not prepared to speak on the record, but reported that their agreements had gone from straightforward six-page documents to 26-page contracts. One committee reported: group insurance costs increasing from around $100 per year to $1000; water costs going from around $160 per year to over $3,000, such charges making it extremely difficult to run the community facilities at break even. Source: Media statement, Jun 27 Robyn Downham, Spencer Community Progress Group Interview, Jun 19 David Harris, Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Jackie Pearson, journalist

State budget helps reduce living costs and the cost of doing business

ax cuts announced in the NSW Government’s 2017 budget would reduce living costs and the cost of doing business in Terrigal, according to the State Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. As part of the budget, $1.6b worth of taxes would be cut, including stamp duty for first home buyers and lenders mortgage insurance duties.

“To help people looking to buy their first home, our housing affordability package includes stamp duty exemptions for houses up to $650,000 and discounts for purchases up to $800,000 for both existing and new homes,” Mr Crouch said. Mr Crouch also said business owners could expect easier futures. “Small business is the lifeblood of the local economy here on the Central Coast, and these tax cuts will ease the pressure business owners feel,” he said.

From January 1, the NSW Government will abolish insurance duties for small business on commercial vehicle insurance, professional indemnity insurance, and product and public liability insurance. The changes will apply to businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $2 million. Source: Media release, Jun 20 Kerryanne Delaney, office of Adam Crouch

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Grass-roots, community-driven plan gains momentum

grass-roots, community-driven plan for the new Central Coast Council has moved into its implementation phase. One of the chief instigators of the Central Coast Community Plan, Ettalong resident, Ms Marcelle Hoff, a former independent councillor on the City of Sydney Council, said that it was timely that the group, now known as Community Plan Central Coast, held a public meeting on Saturday, June 24, to take the initiative into the “action” stage. “The period for public consultation concerning the contents of our Community Plan is rapidly being replaced by the need for action and decisions,” Ms Hoff said. She said the meeting was held to digest feedback received, discuss recent activities and research, understand the landscape and determine strategies. Declared or potential candidates for the September 9 Central Coast Council election were invited to attend the meeting, along with supporters or potential supporters of the Community Plan. “The meeting was important for those who wanted the Central Coast Council to be truly representative of the wishes of ratepayers to forge a sustainable and equitable future for them,” Ms Hoff said. That

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Community members have been meeting regularly since March to put together a comprehensive, communitydriven plan for the future of the Central Coast. Ms Hoff, said she believed the Community Plan should give people a “sense of awareness of what they can do if they are passionate and put their mind to it.” She said she worked with Dr Van Davy of Pearl Beach to put the first draft of the Community Plan together based on her experience as a City of Sydney Councillor and Deputy Mayor. “I knew I had the knowledge to help put the plan together and, even though I have only lived here for a short time, I had perceived a high level of chaos in the local government, culminating in the amalgamation of the two former councils,” she said. “We then held a series of meetings to work on all 18 categories covered in the Community Plan to present a preferred future for the Central Coast, as determined by its residents. “The process is about the local government making a commitment to the community, a community that seems not to be recognised, to be alienated. “People have questioned why the Community Plan includes State and Federal Government issues, but I wanted people to understand that local government has a place in negotiating with State and Federal Governments.” Ms Hoff said one individual who had declared herself as an independent candidate in the September 9 election had already committed to supporting the plan. “We want more candidates to commit to the plan between now and the election,” she said. According to Ms Hoff, the Community Plan can be

integrated with the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, and the Central Coast Council’s Community Strategic Plan. She said that it was the view of members of the group who’d put together the Community Plan, that both the Regional Plan and the current process for putting together the combined Council’s first strategic plan, were both “paying lip service to the real concerns of the community”. Ms Hoff and Mr Davy have both declared that they will not be running as candidates in the September 9 local election. “The grass roots, faceto-face nature of local government is what drew me to it in the first place and we are hopeful that other individuals will place enough value on real community representation to commit to the Community Plan in their campaigns,” she said. The plan can be accessed at http://centralcoast. communityplan.com.au and comment from the community is invited until mid-July. The 18 policy categories included are: good governance, ethical behaviour and anticorruption; commitment to consult; environment; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander futures; workers and families, youth; arts, culture and the performing arts; health and hospitals; roads and transport; education; small business; pensioners; housing; economy; social cohesion and democracy; caring; emergency services; and, public amenity. Each of the 18 policies includes a purpose for the Council holding each policy or a reason why the Council should be active in the policy area, and a series of actions that Council must take to achieve each of the 18 purposes. Source: Interview, Jun 21 Marcelle Hoff, Ettalong Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Australia China Theme Park status remains unclear

Central Coast Council has welcomed $3m in funding for Tuggerah Lakes Estuary and Catchment Improvement as part of the Federal Government’s Improving Your Local Parks and

Confidentiality clauses in contracts signed between the former Wyong Council and Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd (ACTP) continue to prevent Central Coast Council from updating the community about the

Darkinjung land at Doyalson rehabilitated

Rail fleet maintenance facility to provide employment

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) has been busy working on the ‘Untracked’ initiative since January, to rehabilitate and restore the environment.

The NSW Government remains committed to building its intercity rail fleet maintenance facility at Kangy Angy, according to Mr Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast.

STL policies for council election outlined The STL Save Our Waterways Party, formerly the Wyongbased Save Tuggerah Lakes Party, has released its policies ahead of the September Central Coast Council election.

Minister for Finance sees Work and Development Orders in action NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property, Mr Victor Dominello paid a visit to the Glen Centre at Chittaway Point on Thursday, June 15. Strong industry response to Airport Expression of Interest request A strong industry response has been received by Central Coast Council to its call for Expressions of Interest in the expansion and development of the Central Coast Airport at Warnervale.

Consortium selected to deliver tourism marketing and industry services The Warnervale Regional Uniting A consortium of three companies, Church Worship and Community to be known as Affinity, has been Centre was officially opened on named by Central Coast Council Sunday, June 4. as the successful organisation to deliver tourism marketing and industry services for the Central Warnervale Uniting Church officially opened

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Liberal ad ‘inflated’, say teachers

Community plan from Pearl Beach

Liberal Party has advertised that Woy Woy’s secondary college campus will receive twice as much it will actually receive, according to Teachers Federation members at the campus.

A grass-roots, communitydriven plan for the new Central Coast Council has been generated out of Pearl Beach.

Woy Woy Bay resident Mr Bob Puffett has announced he will stand as an independent candidate for the Gosford West ward in the September 9 Central Coast Council election.

‘Stop playing games,’ Sinodinos tells teachers

Council refuses caravan park expansion

Learning about a sustainable lifestyle

Senator Arthur Sinodinos has responded to statements from Umina and Brisbane Water Secondary College Teachers’ Federation by stating that “the Teachers’ Federation should stop

An application to expand the Bayside Gardens caravan park at Empire Bay has been refused by council.

Parents joined with children, teachers and suppliers to learn how to participate in a sustainable lifestyle at Ettalong Public School’s environment day on June 9.

National parks suffer from Budget, says association

Proposal to build childcare centre in Booker Bay

State Budget shows little care for the Peninsula, says Tesch

Bob Puffett to stand for council

National Parks Association of NSW A development application has The 2017 NSW Budget has head Mr Kevin Evans has claimed been lodged to build a 67-space shown how little the Berijiklian Brisbane Water and Bouddi childcare centre at a cost of Government cared about the National Parks will deteriorate $690,562 at 97-99 Booker Bay Rd, Peninsula or the electorate of due to lack of funding in the State Booker Bay. Gosford, according to Member for Budget. Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch. 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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Works underway to fix a dangerous curve

orks are now underway to fix a dangerous curve on the Old Pacific Highway at Mooney Mooney Creek. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Mr Darren Chester, said the Australian Government has committed $250,000 through the Black Spot Programme to improve safety on the bend, located 730 metres south of the M1 Pacific Highway. “Road crashes cause an enormous amount of strain on communities and emergency services, and upgrades like this one will really help reduce injuries on our road network,” Mr Chester said. “The Black Spot Programme is making our roads safer for all motorists by targeting locations where crashes are

occurring. “The Australian Government has allocated $19.2m for 52 Black Spot projects across NSW in 2017–18. “I’m passionate about keeping people safe on our roads, and Black Spot projects are planned to reduce fatalities and injuries,” he added. Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, said the upgrade would address a long-standing issue for the community. “In the five years to June 2016, there were three crashes on this curve, all resulting in injuries to motorcyclists, so this is a location where the Australian Government can make a real difference for the community,” Ms Wicks said. “The Mooney Mooney Creek Black Spot project will involve widening the southbound

road shoulder and changing line markings to increase separation between the north and southbound travel lanes. “This will greatly reduce the potential for motorists losing control on the bend. “In addition, a 140-metre safety barrier with a motorcycle safety rail will be installed along the southbound shoulder to reduce the severity of injury to motorcyclists in the event of a crash,” Ms Wicks said. Work on the project started on June 18 and is expected to take four weeks to complete, weather permitting. Work will be carried out Sunday to Thursday between 7pm and 5am. Source: Media release, Jun 19 Rebecca Johnstone, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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errigal MP, Mr Adam Crouch, said safety works at the intersection of The Entrance Rd and Bellevue Rd, Forresters Beach, were on the way. Mr Crouch said the NSW Government has allocated $140,000 for essential safety improvement work to reduce the risk of motor vehicle incidents at the intersection. “Work will involve installing a raised concrete median and stop sign at the intersection

Kincumber was pulled over on Avoca Dve around 1:30am, when police allege he registered an alcohol level of 0.177. The limit for provisional drivers is zero.

He was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with High Range Drink Driving. The man will attend Gosford Local Court on July 21. Source: Website, Jun 22 Central Coast Incident Alerts

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to reduce the crash risk,” Mr Crouch said. “Changes to line marking at the intersection will also be made to improve sight distance for vehicles turning right out of Bellevue Rd, along with adjustments to the kerb and entrance of the nearby service station. “In the five years to June 2014, there were six crashes at this location. “Three of the crashes occurred after a vehicle turning right out of Bellevue Rd collided with a vehicle

travelling along The Entrance Rd,” Mr Crouch said. Mr Crouch said that as part of the work, the bus stop shelter will be moved to the north of the service station and a new footpath will be provided to connect pedestrians to the new bus stop shelter. “Work is expected to be completed by early July, weather permitting,” Mr Crouch said. Source: Media release, Jun 1 Donna Golightly, office of Adam Crouch MP

Wire rope safety barriers being installed on Avoca Drive

P-Plater returns blood alcohol reading of 0.177 male P-Plater has had his licence suspended on the spot after allegedly returning a blood alcohol reading almost four times the legal limit at Avoca Beach on June 21.

Forresters Beach safety works underway

hanged traffic conditions have been put in place on Avoca Drive at Green Point for continuing safety improvement.

Roads and Maritime Services have been installing wire rope safety barriers along the northbound shoulder of Avoca Dve, north of the roundabout at Sun Valley Rd, to improve motorists’ safety. The work commenced on

Tuesday, June 20 and was expected to be completed in three weeks; depending on the weather. Source: Traffic alert, Jun 20 NSW RMS media

Taxi driver charged with indecent assault olice have charged a taxi driver with several indecent assaults, allegedly committed upon female passengers, earlier in May, in Gosford.

About 4:30am on Sunday, May 21, three women hailed a taxi in Donnison St. Police have been told that during the journey, the driver inappropriately touched the leg of one 22-year-old woman. During the trip, the driver allegedly placed the hand of a 22-year-old woman in his lap, and at the completion of the journey, he kissed a 21-yearold woman.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call

Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www1.police.nsw.gov.au/ Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were informed and attended, obtaining details from the women. Subsequently investigators were alerted to two other incidents allegedly involving

a 21-year-old woman and a 22-year-old woman who were both kissed by the driver. About 6:30am on Friday, May 26, a 65-year-old man was arrested in Green Point and taken to Gosford Police Station where he was later charged with five counts of assault with act of indecency. The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on June 13. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command continue with their inquiries into the incident. Source: Media release, May 26 NSW Police Media

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ver the past 20 years, the people that live between Tascott Railway Station and Point Clare roundabout have been lobbying for safety on Brisbane Water Dve, however the government and RMS have refused to do anything about it. They say that it is not in the interest of other road users. They have not restored the keep left sign in the area or the traffic entering from side streets sign. What an absurd attitude from the so called governing authorities. How about the people living in the area first? Also, the short distance that

Email, Jun 26 Robert Findley, Point Clare

People should be able to practise their beliefs in their own way ow that the Muslim festival FORUM of Ramadan is

over, perhaps those not of the Islam belief can demonstrate their own religious faith by fasting for a month before abusing Muslims?

Incidentally, I am a devout atheist, but I am happy for people to practise their beliefs in their own way. Email, Jun 26 David Horsfall, North Gosford

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a safer road.

It is not just about drivers motoring through at top speed. Everyone needs safer turning. Surely the RMS won’t sit on the cash for this until people

are killed. Traffic lights need to be moved to Jirrah Ave, for one thing, and the recently resurfaced road doesn’t alter the situation at all. Email, Jun 13 Anne Mooney, Point Clare

totally agree with some letters about Terrigal parking problems, having been there lately for business. It was a nightmare, but I take issue having Terrigal compared to Gosford by a reader. Gosford is a much better place to live. It is quieter, traffic is not that bad, yet, and we have the great waterfront. In fact, I would say Gosford is going to change for the worst and become like Terrigal. High rise buildings being erected, roads blocked, directions of traffic changed, and whole roads a no go for the next three years at least, and gridlock all day. We have the Central Coast Council kow-towing to developers and at this point in time, it will not matter how much opposition there is to a DA, the developers will always win through technicalities or weakness from Council. I don’t think Council has knocked back many at all. It does not matter if these buildings block light, sun, and or views for people’s comfort, it will still go ahead. Go to the Land and Environment Court, the former Council, or the new Council over a period of years, and still get nowhere. There is something wrong with the processes. When the DA is approved, there are options to change this from the original, as well. This whole planning thing has to be wound back and revised before it gets totally out of hand. This is not the way to create long term employment. It is a quick fix to what is going to be a long term problem if this continues.

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions I don’t believe the Administrator of this Council has his heart in the right place for the people of the Coast and I believe we need new enterprising people at the next council election who have it in their heart to put the ratepayers first and give them a bigger say in what goes on in their area. After all, we do live here. Don’t even think of the old guard either, who always crowed about what they were doing, which was very little, but reaping the rewards. We also have certain people on the Coast who say they are for Gosford and the Central Coast, but make no mistake, this is all about them. We don’t need Gosford to become another Gold Coast. High rise buildings do not belong on the waterfront. One eyesore to be built is the building on 61-65 Masons Pde, Point Frederick, belonging to the John Singleton Group. How this DA was passed is beyond me, being right in front of the Legacy Retirement Village. Did they have a say in this process? The ridiculous five and four

story units at 49 Masons Pde, again next to Legacy, approved by Council for another developer and, yes I do have an interest is this particular DA. Residents of Araluan Apartments have been fighting this for two years, all to no avail. There will be ramifications for the ground floor units facing north, regarding shadowing, and associated health problems if they go up due to no sun in winter. We need better infrastructure, more big business that employs good numbers of people, and employers who are going to be here for the long term. Not just another coffee shop, pie shop or fish and chip shop, under a multi-story residential block. Governments, State and Federal, and businesses, are spending a lot of money on Western Sydney, and that is going to be fabulous, and they will reap the benefits. Why do we have to be the third cousin, and put up with what we are getting? Politicians on the Central Coast are not trying hard enough and/or do not care; otherwise it would show in the planning. We are for sale to the highest bidder. This Council has the gall to crow about the former Gosford Council being useless, and this and that, which I agree, however, you should not throw stones from a glass house. We have the tax office and the finance office on its way, and various eyesores going

to be erected in Gosford City centre. I would like to know how this benefits the residents of Gosford and the Central Coast wider community. Have you ever tried to get a job in the public service and satisfied their criteria. I don’t believe there are enough people up here qualified enough to satisfy the recruiting process. Looks like the jobs will be transferred with the people doing these jobs. Ms Lucy Wicks might be able to answer this for you better than me. How about it Lucy? Fair enough, we have a couple of tasty sweet treats offered by the local politicians, but, that is it. It will still not revitalise the waterfront on weekends. It will not create a lot of long term jobs, and it certainly will not beautify the waterfront and the Performing Arts Centre. Don’t get me going on that. I just hope everyone keeps their grubby little fingers off the ANZAC Memorial and Poppy Park, which adds a bit of colour and interest to the area. Bring back the fountain. We might whinge about Trumpism in the USA, but hey, we have had it on the Coast for years. Just look at Trump, and then at the people in power on the Coast and see the resemblance of what they do. Does bullying and dictatorship ring a bell? Email, Jun 15 Stevan King, Point Frederick

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FORUM RMS have allocated for the 40km limit for the school is ridiculous. Any other area has it a little longer. It only goes to show that RMS have no thought of the traffic speeding down from the overbridge at Point Clare to the shopping area. We were told that RMS will reinstate the left hand turn lane to Talinga Ave after speaking to the Newcastle office, but this has still not occurred. Again, all talk no action. In my 50 years of living here, we have had six dead and numerous accidents, but again, RMS seem not to care.

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Dam Hotel Kincumber Hotel Club Toukley RSL Erina Leagues Club Rhythm Hut The Greens The Entrance Wyong Bowling Club Canton Beach Sports Club Budgewoi Soccer Club Avoca Beach Bowling Club Bay Sports Club Brackets & Jam Kincumba Mtn Gwandalan Bowling Club Terrigal Hotel from Brackets & Jam Kincumba Mtn Elanora Hotel from Mingara Coast Hotel Budgewoi Wallarah Bay Club Brackets & Jam Kincumba Mtn Foghorn Brewhouse Erina Diggers @The Enmtrance Lakes Hotel Brackets & Jam Kincumba Mtn Brackets & Jam Kincumba Mtn Ettalong Beach Hotel Wyong Rugby League Club

Steel City Paul Eagle Bec Pap Chelsea Berman Brent Murphy Gareth Jay Trent Crawford Tiali Troy Henderson Ben Woodham Payback Peter Stefanson Tourmaline Brandon & Jesse Cover 2 Cover Darren Jack Kristi Bennett Slam Tango Acoustic Autograph Chantelle Alexi Crawfish Stew Band Dominique Morgan Kevin Borich Mal Eastick Duo Shivoo Creedence & Women of Rock Loose Change

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Toby Wells Dew Cats New Empire ragtime Orchestra Mama Jane & Friends Adam Miller Brandon Duff Lee Moon Darren Jack Mojo Webb Dexter Moore Trio John Larder Cass Eager Malâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mates Jazz band Prahlad Tiali Chani Emma Pask Top Cat Jeff Lang Storm Cellar Andrew Bodgold Ben Woodham Hoodoo Gurus ($66) You am I ($66)

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Winter Blues and Jazz Fest at The Entrance and beyond

July 7 to 9

Welcome to the Winter Blues and Jazz Fest at The Entrance, a free, three day event, presenting quality Blues, Jazz and Roots music in multiple venues.

The festival is being held over the weekend of July, 7-9, in six venues, most of which are within walking distance of each other at The Entrance. Additionally, there are a further 31 venues spread all round the Coast offering live music, nearly all of which is free. Presented by Central Coast Council, Central Coast Newspapers and Trad&Now magazine, Winter Blues and Jazz at The Entrance will start in two venues at 8.30pm on Friday, July 7 and these will be supported by a further 17 acts performing in 17 other venues on the Coast outside of the immediate The Entrance area. On Saturday, July 8, a further five acts will perform for free in four venues at The Entrance, from 6pm until midnight. These will again be supported by another 23 acts performing at 20 other venues on the Coast. Free entertainment at The Entrance on Sunday, July 9, will commence at 10am on the main stage at Memorial Park and continue throughout the day until 4.30pm. This will be supplemented by free entertainment on a second outdoor stage at The Entrance also commencing at 10am and will continue until 2.30pm. Specially selected performers are coming to The Entrance from many parts of Australia for these Sunday performances. Elsewhere on the Coast on the Sunday, a further 13 acts performing in 11 other venues will complete this huge weekend of music on the Coast. In total over the whole weekend, the Central Coast will be treated to live music in 37 venues with over 70 acts to choose from. See the following bios for a comprehensive list of many of the quality artists that have agreed to perform at the Winter Blues and Jazz Fest at The Entrance and beyond. All who are interested in music are encouraged to set this weekend aside as something special not to be missed. Organisers are expecting to continue making this an annual free event and for it to grow each year for as long as it is supported by large numbers of music fans and local businesses keen to see such an exciting event centred at The Entrance. Tell your friends and bring them along to this fantastic free event.

Chani The Entrance Hotel - Sunday 2pm

Winter Blues and Jazz Fest at The Entrance and beyond has been the purveyor of some of the sharpest blues, both electric and acoustic, solo and with a band, that you'll see coming out of this country, not only on guitar, but harmonica, drums and sax too, over-laid with a vocal reminiscent of Delta bluesmen of old.

Acoustic Autograph A talented and versatile male singing duo, comprising of Matt on guitars and vocals, and Raj on backing vocals, bass guitar and percussion. Their wide and varied repertoire is made up of relaxed and chilled music, as well as rhythmic and upbeat dance/party tunes – all the way from the 60s to now. The Entrance Hotel - Saturday 8.30pm

Cyril B Bunter The Bunters are back their straightup, full-tilt boogie and blues. Between ‘77 and ‘85, they performed on endless roadshow tours – including three national tours opening for John Mayall’s BluesBreakers, four tours with Canned Heat and three tours with George Thorogood and the Destroyers, who recorded The Bunters’ song “Boogie People” as the title track of their 1985 album. Diggers @The Enmtrance - Friday 8.30pm

Main Stage Memorial Park - Sunday 12.40pm

Emma Pask

John Larder

Award winning vocalist Emma Pask has firmly established herself as one of Australia’s favourite voices in Jazz.

Lakes Hotel - Sunday 1pm

Her talent was first spotted by multi instrumentalist James Morrison when she was just 16 years old and their musical collaboration has continued to entertain audiences nationally and internationally over the past 20 years.

Second stage Memorial Park Sunday 11.30am

Mal Eastick Mal Eastick, one of Australia's finest blues rock guitarists, has a passionate, explosive and soulful style that has been featured with some of Australia's biggest recording and performing acts for over 30 years.

Darren Jack Multiple award-winning Australian Blues musician, Darren Jack, has been electrifying audiences with his signature powerhouse Rock ‘n’ Blues and original music for over twenty years. For the past 13 years, he has collaborated with some of Australia’s finest musicians, touring throughout the country thrilling audiences with his passionate performances and proving why he is regarded as one of Australia’s top Blues musicians. Second stage Memorial Park Sunday 12.30pm The Greens The Entrance - Saturday 8pm

Brent has been playing guitar professionally for over 20 years and took up the lead vocalist role in '95 when he put together 'The Max', a 4 piece covers band that performed regularly in Sydney for 18 months.

Jeff Lang Jeff Lang has earned worldwide acclaim as a virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter and a startlingly unique live performer. With a back catalogue of 16 studio albums, Jeff has been featured at major festivals, pubs, clubs, arts centres and venues internationally for the past decade.

A songwriter, a collaborator, a guitar virtuoso and a stunning lyricist, Jeff crafts songs as novellas - rich with depth and vision. Main Stage Memorial Park - Sunday 3.30pm

Dew Cats

Diggers @The Entrance - Saturday 8.30pm

Shivoo “Shivoo” (meaning to party and celebrate), is a 4 piece rock/pop act located in Newcastle. Covering hits from various artists from the 80's and beyond, Shivoo deliver engaging renditions with a dance feverish, melodically solid punch. Lakes Hotel - Saturday 8.30pm

Muma Jane Formed in 2000 by Muma Jane, on a mission to play Blues & Rock and keeping it real and raw. Muma Jane and friends have performed in and around Newcastle and the Central Coast for over 17 years and have also played at several Easy Coast festivals.

The Dew Cats are a gypsy jazz styled outfit that covers jazz/blues from the 1920s and 30s and rock/ pop hits of recent years with a sultry, vintage twist.

Main Stage Memorial Park - Sunday 11.15am

Covering a range from Ella Fitzgerald to Ray Charles to The Beatles to David Bowie, or even to Pharrell Williams and Lorde, The Dew Cats are sure to play a little bit of something for everyone.

Slam Tango For over a decade, SLAM TANGO have enjoyed huge success as one of Sydney/ Central Coast/ Newcastle's favourite party bands, stamping heart and soul into the biggest hits of Rock, Pop and Soul.

Second stage Memorial Park Sunday 10am

Cass Eager Internationally renowned but defiantly grassroots, Cass Eager is one of those rare artists that’s mastered everything from the footstomping blues to a sensual slow burner. She’s been called ‘one of the best female singers in Australia’ by Richard Glover (ABC), ’the girl with the golden voice’ (Daily Examiner), and Diesel claims ‘she has a voice so sweet she could sing the phone book and you wouldn’t get bored’. Second stage Memorial park Sunday 1.30pm

OVER 70 ACTS IN 35 VENUES ON THE COAST!

Main Stage Memorial Park - Sunday 10am

Playing guitar since his mid-teens, Mal has achieved a standard of playing that is, at once, both envied and admired.

It’s been widely acknowledged that Jeff is an extraordinarily individual musician.

After 6 years with GTS Brent decided to continue working as a solo performer before moving to the Central Coast and joining local lads 'Rocwater'.

Made up with over 20 young talented musicians, theirs is a full rich sound that must be heard to be believed.

Mal is widely considered to be Australia’s finest musical protagonist of the blues.

Blending rock, roots, folk, blues, ballads, instrumentals, improvisation and a devastatingly high level of musicality, Jeff Lang is a singularly unique performer in our world.

Brent Murphy

Lakes Hotel - Saturday 6pm

The New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra is an authentic re-creation of ragtime & hot dance orchestras of the 1890's to the early 1930's.

Main Stage Memorial Park - Sunday 2pm

Adam Miller Australian Fingerstyle Champion (2002), Miller has played an array of International & National festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival, Australian Blues Festival, A Day On The Green, Jazz In The Vines, and the Woodstock, Melbourne, and Adelaide International Guitar Festivals.

New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra

Jenny Marie Lang Singer/Instrumentalist/Songwriter Jenny Marie Lang has captivated audiences with her soulful voice and sensual presence, having made a name for herself on the blues & roots scene around the country. Jenny Marie Lang is regarded as one of the hottest female blues voices in Australia. Whether it's the no holds barred attitude on electric slide or the subtle finger picking on her grandmother's 1930's Victor Cadet, her unique sound resonates with her listeners. Lakes Hotel - Friday 8.30pm

Whether acoustic or electric live music, it's always guaranteed to be tasteful, highly entertaining, full of fun and energy with heaps of crowd interaction.

Mojo Webb "If you're looking for that metaphorical blues pot o' gold at the end of your rainbow, then you can call off that search right now, kick back and get rich off the spoils thrown down by Brisbane's Mojo Webb. For 25 years, the 42-year-old Webb

The Greens The Entrance - Friday 7pm

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Elder abuse awareness encouraged

errigal MP, Mr Adam Crouch, has urged Central Coast residents to be more aware of elder abuse in the wake of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 13.

ccording to Shadow Minister for Health, Mr Walt Secord, and Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, Independent quarterly data from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) shows that Central Coast hospitals continue to be under enormous pressure, with long waits in emergency departments and long waits for elective surgery. Mr Harris and Mr Secord also said that there were still more than 3,200 patients waiting for elective surgery on the Coast. Wyong and Gosford hospital emergency departments were also still above the statewide average waiting times, being longer than the national

benchmark of four hours. NSW Labor has called on the Federal Government to drop its plans to scrap the After Hours GP home doctor service, saying it would increase attendances at Central Coast emergency departments. “The BHI data for January to March 2017, released in June, showed that the State and Federal Liberal-National Governments’ health policies were failing Central Coast patients,” Mr Harris said. According to the data, 32 per cent of patients at Gosford Hospital waited more than four hours in the Emergency Department. Wyong Hospital recorded 27.5 per cent of patients waiting above the benchmark. The statewide average was that 26.8 per cent of patients waited beyond the national

benchmark. The data also revealed the median wait time for elective surgery at both hospitals. The data recorded 3,296 people waiting for elective surgery in the region, with 2,090 patients registered with Gosford Hospital and 1,206 at Wyong Hospital. The median wait at Gosford Hospital for non-urgent elective surgery was 278 days and at Wyong Hospital, it was 221 days. “NSW health and hospitals, especially Central Coast emergency departments, are under enormous pressure. “Labor supports a strong public health and hospital system,” Mr Secord said. Source: Media statement, Jun 28 Walt Secord, Shadow Minister for Health Dilon Luke, journalist

Children’s Medical Research Institute fund raiser

Christmas in July Coffee Morning will be held on Friday, July 7, at East Gosford Progress Hall.

Raffles and lucky door prizes will be on offer throughout the morning as well as the sale of crafts. All proceeds will go towards Children’s Medical Research

Institute. Source: Media release, Jun 19 Sue Chidgey, Children’s Medical Research Institute

“June 13 was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and I ask everyone in our community to be aware of this serious issue,” Mr Crouch said. “The abuse of older people is intolerable and it’s up to everyone to play a part in stopping it occurring in our community.” The NSW Government is

committed to preventing elder abuse and improving safeguards for vulnerable elderly people, including the continued delivery of the Elder Abuse Helpline and Resource Unit. “Every older person has a wealth of lived experience and we want to empower them to share this and be active participants in their communities,” Mr Crouch said. The NSW Elder Abuse Helpline and Resource Unit is a state wide, confidential and free service that provides information, advice and referrals for people experiencing or concerned about elder abuse.

The Helpline is a key initiative of the first NSW Ageing Strategy 2016-2020 and has received more than $2m in support from the NSW Government since March 2013. “All too often, incidents of elder abuse go unreported. ‘If you see or hear something that isn’t right, don’t wait, tell someone or call the Helpline,” Mr Crouch said. Anyone who witnesses, experiences or suspects elder abuse should call the Helpline on 1800 628 221. Source: Media release, Jun 13 Donna Golightly, office of Adam Crouch

Cancer Council NSW offers services to men

new study by Cancer Council NSW has found that over 60,000 NSW men are alive today with a previous diagnosis of prostate cancer. The number has risen by about 60 per cent, from 38,322 in 2007 to 60,910 in 2017. “The increase is a result of Australia’s growing and ageing population, and highlights the need for providing this part of the population with the care and support that they need,” explained Ms Sarah Russell of Cancer Council NSW, Central Coast. The two largest groups of survivors in 2017 are men over 75 years of age (52 per cent or 32,000 men), and younger patients who have completed their initial treatment, but

require monitoring (42.5 per cent). The fact that the majority of men affected by prostate cancer are over 75 years old highlights the importance of including the elderly population in studies of cancer survivors. “The results are relevant for health services to estimate the future requirements for prostate cancer patients,” Ms Russell continued. The second largest group of survivors are men under 75 years of age who need monitoring after having undergone treatment. “It is common to assume that once cancer survivors complete their active treatment, their health care needs are the same as the rest of the population, but often, unmet needs persist,” Ms Russell said. The study findings coincide

with Men’s Health Week. This year’s theme is ‘Healthy Body, Healthy Mind’, and Cancer Council NSW encourages prostate cancer patients and survivors on the Central Coast to use its support services. “For example, 13 11 20 is a confidential service where people affected by cancer, and their families and friends, can speak to a specialist cancer professional about anything to do with cancer,” said Ms Russell. “We encourage anyone who wants to find out more to call 13 11 20 or visit us in our office at Erina Fair to see how Cancer Council NSW can best support them and their families,” Ms Russel concluded. Source: Media release, Jun 13 Jaynie Moloney, Cancer Council NSW

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Former Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has died on May 31 after a long illness with cancer.

An artist’s impression of the proposed development

Application to build nursing home on bush block A Section 96 application has been lodged to modify a consent given by Gosford Council in 2007 for a development on a 1.6 hectare block on the corner of Hillview St and Veron Rd, Woy Woy. The change would see the development change from a 56unit retirement village to a 160bed nursing home, costing $27.85 million. The block contains a protected stand of Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland endangered ecological community. Thompson Health Care lodged the application on April 13 for a Section 96 amendment to allow a modiﬁcation for the land to be used as a “residential care facility”. Due to the value of the proposed development exceeding $27 million, it will be subject to approval by the Joint Regional Planning Panel. The residential care facility would include resident recreational spaces, staff and operational facilities and 53 car spaces in addition to 160 beds over three storeys. Central Coast Council must be satisﬁed, under Section 96 (2) of

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Kathy Smith dies

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Tributes have flowed from local, State and Federal dignatories. Current Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch described Ms Smith as “a tireless campaigner for the Central Coast community”. “Kathy was a remarkable woman whose long career in small business and the community sector led to her representing the people of Gosford,” she said. “After being diagnosed with cancer in 1996, Kathy became a cancer advocate and then chair of Cancer Voices NSW. “Kathy spent years working with Federal and State Governments to establish a regional cancer centre at Gosford Hospital. “The Central Coast Cancer Centre will stand as Kathy’s greatest legacy to the Central Coast community and will never be forgotten. “During her time as our local member, Kathy worked tirelessly for our community. “Kathy revealed and fought for the repair of dangerous problems with the Hawkesbury River Rail Bridge, supported the community in the fight to prevent the closure of our local Roads and Maritime Services office, and worked to stop the increase in train fares. “I commit to continuing Kathy’s great work in my role as the Member for Gosford.” Ms Tesch extended her condolences to Ms Smith’s family. Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, also paid tribute to former Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Member for Gosford Kathy Smith,” Ms Wicks said. “My thoughts are with Kathy’s family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.” Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds paid tribute to Ms Smith. He said Ms Smith was renowned for her commitment to the local community, particularly her campaigning for the Central Coast Cancer Centre which includes public radiotherapy services. “Kathy was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving her community,” Mr Reynolds said.

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swept under the rug and not talked about, with only one in three sufferers likely to access support and only 1 per cent being admitted to hospital. When it comes to mental health, the statistics show that men and women deal with mental and emotional health differently. Women are twice as likely to use mental health services than men and men are twice as likely to experience issues related to substance abuse. Men on average die four years younger than women and are more likely to endure chronic illness. The Men’s health foundation, Movember released, a five country survey of over 10,000 men and women that showed that men deal with challenges in a way that negatively affects

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Sports Defibrillation Program, which will also see community members trained in how to use them.” “With thousands of spectators and players attending sporting events around the state every week, having AEDs at those venues will save lives,” Minister for Sport, Mr Stuart Ayres said. Source: Media release, Jun 13 Donna Golightly, office of Adam Crouch MP

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their mental health long term. Men were also twice as likely to turn to drinking, drugs and antisocial behaviour in times of crisis than women. Many Australian men feel they must live up to a stereotype of being the family rock. This creates the illusion that they must always possess a ‘stiff upper lip’ and to always act ‘manly’ despite hardship. In the spirit of providing support, The Rhythm Hut has introduced this program that focuses on open discussion in a group circle. The circle is open to teenagers and adults. Entry is by donation. Source: Media release, May 18 Luka Osbourne, The Rhythm Hut

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he Central Coast Local Health District is gearing up for its annual Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day, a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture that is expected to attract up to 4,000 locals. The free, family-friendly, event will be held at The Entertainment Grounds at Gosford Racecourse on July 4. Everyone is invited to come along to celebrate and support the Central Coast’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. District Aboriginal Health Manager, Mr Steve Ella, said the event, hosted by the District’s Aboriginal Health Unit Nunyara and held annually during NAIDOC Week, will be bigger and better than ever this year. “This event just continues to grow, so we’ve changed the layout this year to accommodate the large crowds we’re expecting and to make it easier for visitors to get around. “Plus this year, most things are undercover, so we’re good to go rain, hail or shine,” he said. Up to 4,000 community

members are expected to come along and enjoy everything from rock climbing, face painting and a bush tucker barbecue through to music, cultural and dance performances. The event will include around 50 community stallholders as well as a full range of free health checks. District staff will be on hand to provide information and free screening in areas like diabetes, dental, kidney, heart and lung health. Support and information will also be available on quitting smoking, healthy living, better managing chronic disease and more. “We need to identify and manage chronic disease early, and give people the tools to better manage their own health out in the community. “This event is a great way to start that conversation about health with people,” said Mr Ella. As well as improving health

awareness and management among local Indigenous people, the event also focuses on education and employment opportunities. “Last year we partnered with the Central Coast Indigenous Job Market, which was a great success. “In the Jobs Market area, visitors can access more than 30 stalls specifically dedicated to employment, education and training for Indigenous people,” Mr Ella added. The 2017 NAIDOC Week theme is Our Languages Matter, which aims to emphasise and celebrate the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water, and in the transmission of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song. Source: Media release, Jun 27 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District

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Hawkesbury River expert to speak at Marine Discovery Centre

he Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal, will host Prof Paul Boon, author of The Hawkesbury River: A Social and Natural History, for a special presentation at the Centre on July 7. Prof Boon will give a presentation on the ecology and environmental history of the Hawkesbury River. Prof Boon hails from the Institute for Sustainability and Innovation at Victoria University, Melbourne, and has published extensively on aquatic ecology and

West Gosford RSL’s Mr Russell Cooper (left) and Ms Jacquie Miller with Coast Shelter’s Mr Charles Boyton

est Gosford RSL has collected over 400 winter donations to aid Coast Shelter in helping the Central Coast’s homeless community get through the winter. Mr Russell Cooper, West Gosford RSL CEO, said: “It’s just another way we can assist those in need within our

community, and there was no better way than helping Coast Shelter and those who are homeless this winter.” ‘’Demands on Coast Shelter have increased with the cold weather and everything received from West Gosford RSL is most welcome and will be distributed to those in need,’’ said Coast Shelter’s, Mr Charles Boyton. Coast Shelter celebrates its 25th anniversary this

year assisting those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness on the Central Coast. With donations, volunteer efforts and community support from local businesses like West Gosford RSL, they are closer to ending homelessness on the Central Coast.

o celebrate whale watching season Central Coast Council will host free whale talks at some of

the Coast’s best whale watching venues.

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estuary; the way floods and droughts have shaped the way Europeans have used the river since it was first colonised; water quality; the mosaic of protected areas that surround the river; the way the river’s floodplain was used by Europeans; how the river has acted as a barrier and as a conduit for human movement; how the Hawkesbury has maintained military and strategic importance to Sydney; and, how the river has inspired artists, poets and other creative folk since the earliest times. Source: Media release, Jun 27 Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

Brackets and Jam South to celebrate its 20th birthday

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management. He is an Associate Editor of the journals Marine and Freshwater Research, and Pacific Conservation Biology, a past President of the Australian Society for Limnology, and serves on numerous science advisory committees. The Hawkesbury stole his heart as a boy. He spent his childhood and adolescence on the river and conducted field studies for his Bachelor of Science (Hons) project on mangroves at Brooklyn. The presentation will include: the unique geology of the Sydney Basin; the genesis of the Hawkesbury River

Brackets is a volunteer organisation that aims to support all aspects of the performing arts and encourage cultural diversity and community interaction. For the birthday celebration, there will be multiple performances as well as a birthday cake. The line-up begins with an

interpretation of a traditional African rhythm by a dance and drum group from InRhythm, followed by a performance by local musician Eleanore Plummer. Alexandra and Johara from Desert Flame Belly Dance will be next, with an ancient Egyptian inspired dance and a sword dance. Ron Sinclair and KingRhythm, also known as Paul King, will be up next, followed by the first drum jam of the night. After the drum jam will be a performance by NFI, an indie

rock band that evolved from local covers band Stonefish. At the end of the night there will be another drum jam. The event will be held at the community-built venue on Kincumba Mountain from 7:30pm. Anyone attending the event is asked to wear a fancy hat or mask, with prizes available for those judged the best. Source: Media release, Jun 22 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam Central Coast

Gang Show chairperson, Ms Karen Mitchell, said 2017â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show was the culmination of more than five months of planning, rehearsals and encouragement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gang Show is all about putting kids from ages 10 and up on centre stage and letting them bring their creativity and performing skills to an audience of friends and loved ones,â&#x20AC;? Ms Mitchell said. According to Ms Mitchell, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will feature music, singing, dancing, acting and comedy skits, but most importantly, it is a way for kids to step up and do something they may never

have attempted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The great thing about the Gang Show is that it gives everyone involved a platform to step out of the box and do something they might have been afraid to do in a different setting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best part about it is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a group of people that know each other, that are friends, who get to perform for people they know and love. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the name comes from, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one big â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Scouts and Guides putting on a show,â&#x20AC;? Ms Mitchell said. Join the local Scouts and Guides for a variety show like no other, and an evening youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget on Thursday, July 13 through to Saturday, July 15, at Laycock St Theatre. Evening and matinee performances will take place over the two days. Source: Interview, Jun 28 Karen Mitchell, The Gang Show Dilon Luke, journalist

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Harvest Festival hailed a success

Gang Show to come to life at Laycock Street Theatre entral Coast Scouts and Girl Guides have come together again to put on the Central Coast Gang Show, a family friendly adventure and variety show.

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he first ever Harvest Festival on the Central Coast has been hailed a success by Council, with over 10,000 people attending the two-day festival. The festival aimed to celebrate the local produce on the Coast, with 23 events planned for the long weekend across Calga, Somersby, Peats Ridge, Mangrove Mountain, Kulnura and Yarramalong. Ms Julie Vaughan, Council Group Leader for Connected

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Communities, said the wet weather didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deter the crowds and only four events needed to be cancelled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pleasing to see so many locals and visitors embrace the opportunity to see another side of what the Central Coast has to offer, which is great local produce on a stunning mountain backdrop,â&#x20AC;? Ms Vaughan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It showed there is more to the Coast than just our beaches and waterways,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our local farmers and entrepreneurs revelled in the

experience of showcasing their wares to the world.â&#x20AC;? Council used the festival as an opportunity to demonstrate the potential for a unified approach to event partnerships which develop significant social and economic impacts for the region. Council Administrator, Mr. Ian Reynolds, said the festival highlighted the importance of event tourism to the Central Coast region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tourism is a huge economic driver on the Coast, delivering over $900 million a year to the local economy,â&#x20AC;? said Mr.

Reynolds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is increasing its investment in tourism marketing as well as directly into key events such as the Harvest Festival, to ensure that the Central Coast is a destination of choice all year round.â&#x20AC;? Council is currently working with local stakeholders to build on the success of the Harvest Festival to establish a regional Harvest Trail. Source: Media release, Jun 20 Central Coast Council media

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Two chefs win silver medals in Hat Award

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entral Coast Council has released two interactive digital books to educate children on the importance of the Central Coast’s wetlands.

Kodi Southgate and Tobias Raley brought home silver medals with their Nestle Golden Chef's menu

wo Central Coast chefs have had their cooking skills recognised in Australia’s longest running culinary competition. Avoca Beach local, Mr Kodi Southgate, aged 23, a commis chef at Bombini, Kincumber, and Saratoga local, Mr Tobias Raley, aged 23, a 2nd year apprentice chef at Berowra Waters Inn, went hat to hat at TAFE NSW Tamworth campus in the 2017 Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award, and both took home silver medals. One of nine heats across the country, the NSW regional cook-off saw 10 teams step up to the plate, going all out

to deliver their best dishes on the day, to be judged against nationally recognised culinary standards. Mr Southgate and Mr Raley created a two-course menu of lamb, capsicum and zucchini terrine with spiced jus for their main, and an oat biscuit with milk sorbet and a salted and caramel cinnamon sponge for their dessert course. The pair said: “We’ve both competed before and were keen to enter again this year. “It’s such a great opportunity to further your knowledge and see what you are capable of when working in a competitive environment. “Plus it’s great to meet other young chefs out there at a

similar stage in their career,” the pair said. Executive Chef at Nestlé Professional, Mr Mark Clayton said: “Taking part in the Hat Award makes you push yourself to the next level. “Competing is vital to the professional development of young chefs; you learn so much from this type of experience. “Putting yourself up to be judged on your culinary talent is tough, but this is ultimately how you hone your skills, build your networks and get your name out there,” Mr Clayton said. Source: Media release, Jun 16 Eileen McCarthy, INGS PR

Holiday program released i n c u m b e r Neighbourhood Centre has released their program for the July school holidays.

On July 4 children can attend a Bollywood inspired dance session with bells, dress ups, cymbals and drums. A workshop on mime, storytelling, improvisation and imagination called Appleseed Drama for children will be on July 5. Inamojo will take place on July 6, a workshop that focuses on stories, music, dance and expressive art. Week two begins with an event called The Inka on July 13, which explores the mysterious civilisation of Peru. The final event of the holidays is an African drumming day on July 14. Source: Newsletter, Jun 22 Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre

Group Leader Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, said education was key in helping protect the wetlands. Ms Vaughan said the new digital books are designed to appeal directly to children. “Working with educators and kids is nothing new for Council, we have been doing this for some time, but what is different now, is the way that we are going about it, which came directly from feedback from teachers across the

Coast,” she said. “These books are full of generic information that can relate to wetlands across the country, but they also have localised case studies on Porters Creek Wetland and Avoca Lagoon.” Multiple activities will be available, such as listening to wildlife calls, completing field sketches, and taking photos. Completed activities can only be submitted to the teacher electronically, from an iPad or iPhone. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the environment was a key priority for the council and the community. He said the new technology will help get the younger generation involved in protecting the environment.

“If we can actively engage our younger generation now in the importance of protecting our waterways and environment, they will become their champions now and will help ensure their future,” Mr Reynolds said. “We all have a role to play and this project is a great example of Council working with the community to deliver an important resource that can be used for free, and in return help educate our community on our local environment.” The books have been developed with local early childhood educators and primary school teachers. Source: Media release, Jun 22 Central Coast Council media

Holiday workshops for people of all ages he Rhythm Hut in Gosford will be conducting a variety of workshops during the July school holidays that will be available to people of all ages.

An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation workshop will be held on Sunday, July 2, to teach people to empower themselves to find peace. Throughout the workshop, people will learn different exercises and take part in several guided meditations. Body percussion workshops will be held on Tuesday, July

4 and will enable people to dance with free movement. Body percussion is easy, funny, mind expanding and requires no experience. Didgeridoo Sound Healing will be held on Thursday, July 6 and encourages people to go on a healing journey within. Crystal Grid Meditation will be held on Tuesday, July 11 to allow people to enjoy the power of meditation combined with the natural healing abilities of crystals. Singa-Little-Longa Kid’s Drama and Storytelling Workshop will be filled with storytelling, drama games and action sing-alongs suitable for children aged three and up. The dream catcher weaving

workshop allows people to explore not only how to create beautiful dreamcatchers, but also how to use the process as a sacred practice. Another workshop that will show people how to create a flower crown, while another is an African Drum and dance workshop with Yacou Mbaye. Participants have the choice of participating in either the drum workshop, the dance workshop, or both. A Taiko Meditation workshop allows people to create a moving meditation that will be experienced through taiko drums. Source: Media release, Jun 20 Max Young, The Rhythm Hut

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Russia’s Mr Gugnin was the most impressive performer in the competition, taking out

four prizes in addition to his overall first placing. He will now tour six Australian states and territories offering performances including Bach, Schubert, Shostakovich, and Stravinsky at some 32 venues. Since his win, he has been in high demand around the world as a soloist, chamber musician and festival artist, but he is eager to perform for Australian audiences. “Australia has provided many pinnacle moments for me and

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Merreice Strange to feature in Art Society’s Winter Exhibition

International Piano Competition winner to perform in Gosford he winner of the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia, Mr Andrey Gugnin, will visit Gosford as part of his National Recital Tour, in celebration of the competition’s 40th anniversary.

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my career. “It’s a pleasure having the opportunity to work with the Sydney International Piano Competition again and to play for audiences across this beautiful country over two months,” Mr Gungin said. Mr Gungin will perform at the Gosford Anglican Church on July 2. Source: Media release, Jun 8 Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium

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uthor, Ms Kate Forsyth, will celebrate the launch of her new book, Beauty in Thorns, with an author talk at Kincumber Library on July 4. Ms Forsyth has established herself as one of Australia’s leading names in historical fiction.

Recognised internationally as an expert in the field of fairy tale retellings, Beauty in Thorns is already being hailed as her best work yet. Her storytelling is a tribute to the riches of the Pre-Raphaelites’ art, their unconventional bohemian lifestyles, and their ability to shock and shake up Victorian society. Beauty in Thorns is told in the

voices of four extraordinary women in the Pre-Raphaelite sisterhood. Beauty in Thorns, brings to life the dramatic story of love, desire, obsession and tragedy that lies behind the Victorian era’s most famous paintings. Source: Media release, Jun 15 Emily Cook, Penguin Random House Books

he Gosford Regional Gallery will open its Community Gallery doors for the annual Central Coast Art Society’s Winter Exhibition on July 6.

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Ms Strange paints with watercolours, acrylics and glass, diversifying her talents with sculpture in soapstone and clay. She has exhibited in many galleries and has paintings included in private collections throughout Australia, England, USA, Hungary and Taiwan. Ms Strange has won numerous awards for her art at the Gosford and Wyong

Shows, Waterford Village, Gosford’s Grandma Moses Exhibitions, the Dobell Exhibition at Rathmines and at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, where she came 2nd in 2016 in Glass Fusing, and Highly Commended in the Watercolour Painting Section. Source: Media release, Jun 8 Margaret Hardy, Central Coast Art Society

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Facebook - Every Mon 5 - 7pm Enjoy a diverse range of courses 4363 1044 ASSOCIATION 4323 3566 Kincumber Uniting Church and activities for seniors. Keep www.kincumber.nsw.au Attention business owners - if 4365 4414 your mind active and make new you keen to grow your business GAMBLING SOLUTIONS www.tempoterrific.com friends. Your retirement years and in the process build MINGALETTA ABORIGINAL Counsellors provide free, tempoterrific@live.com can be the best years of all. worthwhile relationships, attend a TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER confidential, professional service 0408 704 701 Biz Networking breakfast. CORPORATION to gamblers, family and friends. www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Every Thur 7:15am - 9am A meeting place and referral hub Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford, Erina Leagues Club for education, health, well-being The Entrance. Geoff Neilson GOSFORD GUMNUTS CENTRAL COAST GREENS and cultural programs through 4344 7992 network@bizplus.com.au The Central Coast Greens PLAYGROUP consultative services and For a fairer, more transparent and Parents and children meet community programs. GROW Support Groups accountable government based CCLC BRIDGE CLUB socially. Make friends, learn more Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Small friendly groups formed to on democratic principles Duplicate Bridge-partner not about parenting. 0 to 5 yrs 6 Sydney Ave Umina learn how to overcome anxiety, Local, state-wide, national required for most sessions. Wed - Fri 10am-12noon 4342 7515 depression and loneliness and to and international issues and Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford Uniting Church Hall admin@mingaletta.com.au improve mental health and wellcampaigns - Council and 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. 129 Donnison St Gosford being. Anonymous, free and open parliamentary representation Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4325 3695 TERRIGAL FIFTY PLUS to all. Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau Developing a new economy 4325 9854 gumnutsguc@gmail.com LEISURE AND LEARNING Bay and Wyong www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Protecting our environment 1800 558 268 CENTRE cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Peaceful conflict resolution VOLUNTEERING www.grow.org.au Activities include fitness, yoga, Community participation CENTRAL COAST bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, We meet monthly every 3rd CENTRAL COAST CAKE Refer potential volunteers to line dancing, tai chi, painting, MEALS ON WHEELS Thu - Details and info: DECORATORS GUILD community organisations. Delicious meals delivered free craft and computer classes. centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Sugarcraft demonstrations Provide support to volunteers Join us for a midday meal 43845152 centralcoastgreens@gmail.com conversation and lunch and community organisations. Help with shopping and cooking Visitors welcome Provide training to volunteers classes WYOMING AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY 4th Sat - 10am 50+ leisure and and managers of volunteers 4363 7111 COMMUNITY CENTRE OURIMBAH/ NARARA Learning Centre Gosford Information sessions “Bridge to Yoga & Zumba classes, Art 4382 6236 Volunteering” held regularly. BRANCH and Craft classes, Playgroup lsroe@bigpond.com.au 4329 7122 Discussion/action community & Vacation Care, Support recruit@volcc.org.au issues - 3 levels of Government groups, Book Club, Community CENTRAL COAST FAMILY CENTRAL COAST Niagara Park Primary School Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work HISTORY SOCIETY INC. 7.30pm 1st Mon each month GOJU-KAI KARATE WILDLIFE ARC Development Orders, Centrelink Help and advice with your family 0410 309 494 Traditional Karate & Self Defence We rescue and care for Volunteer hours history research. Tue to Fri, kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com for Teens & Adults 4323 7483 930am to 2pm Lions Community injured and orphan native No Contracts, Cheap Rates reception@wyomingcc.org.au Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, Wamberal - Mon 630pm animals. 24hr/day, 7days/ E. Gosford. Kincumber - Thurs 715pm week. Come join us. 4324 5164 Develop confidence by improving 0417 697 096 Gen Meeting 3rd Sun Wyoming www.centralcoastfhs.org.au your speaking skills. Meetings are www.centralcoastgojuCommunity Centre, Maidens kaikarate.com.au entertaining and educational. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Brush Rd Wyoming at 10am meet every Wed 12.30pm BRISBANE WATER 4325 0666 Someone cares - Anglican Church BRISBANE WATERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY CENTRAL COAST LAPIDARY 3 Mann St Gosford COMMUNITY CENTRES • Coach tours • School BREAKFAST CLUB MINERALS & GEMS 4323 3890 educational tours • Annual Street Learn silverwork, Cabochons, TOASTMASTERS CLUB Stalls • Participation in History Faceting, Enamelling, Stone 8:30am-10:30am COMMUNITY CENTRES BETTER HEARING Heritage Week Celebration Field-trips & fossicking 2nd and Last Sat - The Hive and provide the local community Margaret Pearce AUSTRALIA CENTRAL Weekly Workshops Library, Erina Shopping Centre with a meeting place and hub for 4325 2270 Tues and Thurs 8.30am 0459 240 183 COAST groups, services and information. 2.30pm. 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NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION CENTRAL COAST Twice weekly bush walks, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 or 4332 7378

SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB Ecumenical & Interfaith Speakers Forum & Q&A with focus on developing understanding and encouraging dialogue about spirituality through people sharing their life journeys. 1st Tues March to October 2nd Tues November 7.30 to 9pm Grange Hotel Wyoming 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261

WOMEN’S GROUPS BPW CENTRAL COAST Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, well-being and friendship. Monthly dinner meetings and speaker. Community transport available to and from centre Chris Levis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9am-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 or 4384 3696

GOSFORD RSL SUB-BRANCH WOMEN’S AUXILIARY Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336

CENTRAL COAST WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE Counseling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services provided by women for women 4324 2533 www.cccwhc.com.au

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL BRISBANE WATER Making a difference in the lives of women and girls through Awareness, Advocacy and Action by supporting local and national projects 2nd Thur 7 pm Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd, Wamberal sibrisbanewater@@siswp.org www.siswp.org

WOWGIRLS WAVE OF WISDOM INC WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of well-being. to share wisdom and explore life’s potential. Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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2017/18 Mariners’ Draw released with F3 derby as first home game he Central Coast Mariners have secured 13 home games for the 2017/18 season which includes six derby games in total against the Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney FC and the Newcastle Jets.

The Mariners first game of the draw will be the F3 Derby against the Jets at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, October 7. After their 2017/18 debut on October 7, the Mariners will clash with the Wanderers at Spotless Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday, October 14. Perth Glory at NIB Stadium is up next on Sunday, October 22, before the Mariners return home to clash with Melbourne

Victory on Sunday, October 29. Brisbane Roar will host the Yellow and Navy at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday November 5, before the Mariners host Sydney FC and Adelaide United on Friday, November 10 and Thursday November 16, respectively. Westpac Stadium will house the clash between the Mariners and Wellington Phoenix on Saturday, November 25. The Mariners second battle with Perth Glory will be on home turf, with kick off on Sunday, December 3. The Mariners will then head to AAMI Park on Sunday, December 10, to meet Melbourne City, before tackling the Wanderers at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, December 16. Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26) pits the Yellow

and Navy against Adelaide for their second clash of the draw at Coopers with Central Coast Stadium welcoming in the New Year with the Mariners versus Wellington on Sunday, December 31. Simonds Stadium will host the Mariners second match against Melbourne Victory on Saturday, January 6, with the Mariners then heading to McDonald Jones Oval on Tuesday, January 9, to lock horns with the Jets. Melbourne City will travel to Central Coast Stadium to play the Mariners on Sunday, January 14 after which the Mariners will set their sights on Allianz Stadium where they will meet Sydney FC on Saturday, January 20. The Yellow and Navy will have the home field advantage for the next two rounds, meeting

Brisbane and the Wanderers on Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, February 4, before returning to Coopers to battle Adelaide, Saturday, February 17. Wellington will again return to the Coast on Friday, February 23, before the Mariners return to NIB Stadium to challenge Perth Glory on Saturday, March 10. AAMI Park will house the next Melbourne Victory vs Mariners matchup on Sunday, March 18, with the Mariners returning home to clash with Sydney FC on Saturday, March 24. Brisbane and Melbourne City are slotted as the Mariners next opponents, at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday March 31, and AAMI Park on Saturday April 7. The Mariners last slotted game of the season will

Terrigal remain undefeated after ten rounds of competition ound 10 of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition on June 24 produced some thrilling encounters, with Terrigal defeating Warnervale,

and Avoca Beach defeating Gosford, while Kariong lost to Woy Woy. At Woongarrah Sports Field, Terrigal outplayed Warnervale and won 48-24. Terrigal led from start to

finish and were the more consistent side on the park, as their backs showed their class, with fullback, Frankie Webber, having a great game. He was well supported by his winger, Pat Niurua, who ran in three tries.

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If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2. See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Thursday, Jun 29

Sunday, Jul 2

Mark Swivel Dad Joke, Laycock Street Community Theatre, 7:30pm

Audrey Gugnin National Recital, Gosford Anglican Church, 3 Mann Street, Gosford, 2:30pm, bookings essential Mindfulness Meditation, The Rhythm Hut, 135 Faunce Street, Gosford, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, bookings essential

Friday, Jun 30 Ben Woodham, Elanora Hotel, 41 Victoria Street, East Gosford, 8:00pm

Saturday, Jul 1 Ben Woodham, Breakers Wamberal, 64 Dover Drive, Wamberal, 7:00pm Cathy Stuart Boomerang Bags beginners sewing workshop, Kariong Eco Garden, Dandaloo Street, Kariong, 10:00am2:00pm, booking essential Anvil Creek Theatre[‘s productions of Chopin’s Last Tour and Islands in a Sea of Confusion, Laycock Street Theatre, 5 Laycock Street, North Gosford, 7:30pm, bookings essential

Monday, Jul 3 Build-A-Bear Workshop, Erina Fair Centre Court, 620/658 Terrigal Drive, Erina, 10:00am to 3:00pm, booking essential

Tuesday, Jul 4 New South Wales Pro Wrestling at Central Coast Leagues Club, bookings essential, 7:30pm. Spirituality in the Pub meeting, guest speakers John Sheean and Peter Murphy. The Grange Hotel, Wyoming from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Kate Forsyth author talk, Kincumber Library, 6:00pm Build-A-Bear Workshop, Erina Fair Centre Court, 620/658 Terrigal Drive, Erina, 10:00am to 3:00pm, booking essential Body Percussion Workshop, The Rhythm Hut, 135 Faunce Street, Gosford, 7:00pm to 9:30pm, bookings essential Meditation practice, Green Point Community Centre, 96 Koolang Road, Green Point, 10:00am to 11:30 am, recurring event every Tuesday morning, bookings essential Bollywood Dressup, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 1/20 Kincumber Street, Kincumber, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, bookings essential

Terrigal remain undefeated and go further ahead on the Premier 1 points table, while Warnervale’s bonus point, from scoring four tries, keeps them in the top four in fourth spot. In an exciting encounter, Woy Woy held on at Woy Woy Oval to defeat Kariong by a single point, with the score ending up 20-19 in Woy Woy’s favour. The first 10 minutes saw the teams sizing each other up with Kariong having the majority of possession, but they couldn’t score any points, and then, against the run of play, Woy Woy made a break and scored through their fullback, Ben Skinner. At halftime, Kariong were leading 10-7. An early second-half penalty goal to Woy Woy’s, Fokolulu Taumalolo, kept the Lions on top, 13-7. Soon after, Woy Woy were able to break through the Wanderers’ defence at the edge of the ruck, and flanker, Chris Hitch, was rewarded with a try under the posts, with the resulting conversion giving Woy Woy the lead by 20-7. Kariong then ran the length of the field to score, and convert to make the score 20-14. Kariong were able to score again, soon after, however this time the conversion from the sideline was unsuccessful. Source: Match report, Jun 25 Kate Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

conclude their F3 Derby with Newcastle and will be played at Central Coast Stadium on Friday, April 13. Following this, the A-League 2018 Finals Series will commence from Friday, April 20, with the season wrapping up with the Grand Final on Sunday, May 6. Head of Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League, Football Federation Australia’s, Mr Greg O’Rourke, said he was excited about releasing the 13th edition of the competition draw. “It gives me great pleasure to release the Hyundai A-League 2017/18 Season Draw under a new logo and brand identity. “Developing this draw has been a challenging process to accommodate the preferences of the clubs, venue availability and also the AFC Champions League 2018. “We have added a new feature to this season’s draw with all clubs playing each other twice between rounds 1 to 18. The remaining nine rounds will see each club play each other once in the lead-up to the Hyundai A-League 2018

Finals Series,” Mr O’Rourke said. “This stretch of nine rounds will be known as ‘The Chase’, with 27 points on offer in the run home to Round 27. “This will be the first season of the Hyundai A-League under our new broadcast agreement with Fox Sports, who have been a broadcast partner of the competition since 2005, and we are once again looking forward to partnering with them. “We are also very excited about working with our new Free-to-Air partner, Network Ten, who will be broadcasting the Harvey Norman Saturday night match and the Hyundai A-League 2018 Finals Series live. “All in all, we believe that this draw will set the scene for another thrilling season of the Hyundai A-League,” concluded Mr O’Rourke. Sources: Document, Jun 28 Hyundai A-League 2017/18 Draw Media release, Jun 28 Adam Mark, Football Federation Australia Dilon Luke, Journalist

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he Central Coast Council has determined 3,000 development applications since it was created in May 2016, worth over $1 billion to the economy of the new Local Government Area (LGA).

New housing opportunities will be available close to one of the Coast’s greatest attractions, the beaches, with residential unit developments approved for Canton Beach, with more to come. The Central Coast also remains an ideal place to build the family dream home with 914 additional lots created since the merger. Council Group Leader, Environment and Planning, Mr Scott Cox, said Council’s role was to ensure it had the right planning controls in place

to continue to grow and encourage sustainable development on the Central Coast. “We have a huge challenge to meet the housing and employment needs of our growing community while maintaining the enviable lifestyle and environment we all enjoy here,” Mr Cox said. “We are in the process of consolidating our planning controls so that there is consistency across the Coast, as we want to ensure that we can facilitate the right development we want to see here. “The growth in housing, particularly unit style development, needs to be where transport connections and opportunities are, in our town centres and tourism hubs, and we want to encourage development there. “The mix needs to be right in delivering

a range of housing options to match various household needs, but also ensuring that the unique environment on the Coast is enhanced and protected.” Council held its ﬁrst Developers’ Forum on Monday, February 27, with over 140 industry leaders in attendance to start the conversation as to how Council and the development sector can work together to deliver sustainable development for the Central Coast. Due to the strong interest in the Forum from the development sector, a number of industry members were unable to ﬁt in, so Council will hold another informal Developers’ Forum in Wyong in May on a date to be determined. Source: Media release, Mar 23, 2017 Media update, Mar 24, 2017 Central Coast Council media

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request by the owner of Crangan Bay Quarry to rezone 79 hectares of land, was expected to be declined by Central Coast Council at its ordinary meeting on April 26. Wycob Pty Ltd wanted to have the property at 475 to 535 Paciﬁc Hwy, Crangan Bay, rezoned from E3 Environmental Management to RU1 Primary Production, as part of a draft Major Amendment to the Wyong

Iconic chimney stacks seconds before demolition

he most iconic remnants of the Lake Munmorah Power Station, the two 155 metre chimney stacks, were demolished on Sunday, March 26, as part of site clearing works. Each 6,500 tonne concrete chimney, which have been a part of the region’s skyline for decades, were stacked with explosives and toppled in seconds. The impact was felt throughout Lake Munmorah. Lake Munmorah Power Station was closed in 2012, leaving behind a reputation as one of the state’s oldest and dirtiest power plants. During its prime in the 70s, the station supplied up to 40 per cent of NSW’s energy. Liberty Industrial

have been handling the demolition, with the chimneys’ implosion signalling a half way point of sorts for the demolition of the entire plant, which is scheduled for completion in September 2018. “Munmorah Power Station was built in the 1960s, and was closed in 2012 after 45 years of operation. “Its ageing infrastructure and cost of operation meant that it was no longer economically viable to compete against newer and more efﬁcient plants,” said Delta Electricity Interim Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Mr Ray Madden. “We’ve appointed Liberty Industrial to undertake this important work. “Liberty Industrial have been selected for their expertise with large industrial

demolition projects and their impeccable safety record.” Liberty Industrial Founder and Director, Mr Clinton Dick, said the project is in safe hands. “We have a proven track record with large industrial demolitions and we understand this type of project extremely well,” Mr Dick said. The demolition project aims to eliminate risks associated with any deterioration of the station, improve the visual impact of the surrounding environment and maximise the reuse and recycling of materials removed from site,” Mr Dick added. What the cleared land could potentially be used for is currently unknown.

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Source: Media release May 20, 2016 Ray Madden, Delta Electricity Dilon Luke, Journalist

The rally outside the PAC public hearing into the amended DA for the Wallarah 2 coal mine

he community stood united in opposition to the Wallarah 2 Coal Project at the NSW Planning and A s s e s s m e n t Commission (PAC) hearing in Wyong on April 5.

The hearing was conducted as part of the PAC’s process to determine whether or not to approve the amended development application for the Wallarah 2 longwall Coal Project. The PAC will accept written submissions on the project until 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 12. Central Coast Council’s Unit

Manager, Development Assessments, Ms Tanya O’Brien, was ﬁrst to speak, and conﬁrmed Council’s objection to the project. Ms O’Brien said Council had serious concerns about the mine’s impact on the local water supply. She said Council had enlisted two independent consultants, Earth Systems and Pells Sullivan Meynink, to review the amended Development Application, and the consultants found that the risks were greater than those outlined in the Environmental Impact Statement submitted by the developer. “The predictions of the Environmental Impact Statement are

conservative,” she said. Ms O’Brien said the Dooralong and Yarramalong valleys, which lay above the proposed mine, form part of the region’s surface water catchment area, and urged the PAC to consider the future health and safety of the water catchment for current and future residents. “The Environmental Impact Statement underestimates the potential impacts on groundwater,” she said. Ms O’Brien said Council was also worried about the project’s impact on subsidence and the nearby Buttonderry Waste Management Facility on Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby.

She said the weight of the waste when the facility is ﬁlled is expected to be approximately 40 million tonnes. She said the Department of Planning and Environment’s draft development consent, which outlined 78 conditions of consent, were “light on at best”. Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council’s CEO, Mr Sean Gordon, told the PAC hearing that the Wallarah 2 Coal Project was “unviable and unsustainable”. Mr Gordon said Darkinjung were the largest private land owners around the mine, and that Wallarah 2 would negatively impact housing developments

that they have planned for the area. He said Darkinjung wanted to use its land assets to develop land for its people and asked the PAC hearing, “do people want to buy next to a coal mine?” Mr Gordon said Aboriginal people had suffered severe land dispossession since 1788, and had not been able to participate in its economic development, despite striving for years to turn their land into an economic opportunity. Mr Gordon described the mine’s proponent’s offering of jobs and procurement as a “beads and trinkets offering”. Former Wyong Councillor and current

Joint Regional Planning Panel member, Mr Ken Greenwald, also spoke against the amended DA. “I am against the proposal to mine in the Wyong valleys because of the risk that I believe it may have on the Central Coast Water supply, with a view that even the smallest risk is too big a risk to take. “After the drought that occurred on the Central Coast from the early 2000s to 2008, when our water supply dropped to only 9 per cent, it had been proven that water and not coal was the number one resource produced in the Wyong Valleys.

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Ms Julie Vaughan, Council’s Group Leader of Connected Communities, said that the process of putting the plan together was in the ﬁrst of its critical phases.

“Between April and June, we will be using a range of avenues to gather data from the community about what it wants to see in the strategic plan,” Ms Vaughan said. “We are saying that here is your opportunity to shape the future of where you live,” Ms Vaughan said. “Do you want to help shape the future of the Central Coast, share your thoughts to help us create a shared vision and direction for the whole Central Coast? “We need to get this

right, we have got one opportunity. “Part of the challenge is making sure we get broad representation. “We need to plan as a region, but we also know that what is important to the community is their own local community and their own back yard. “We understand the plan needs to consider what is great about Kulnura and about Terrigal, but also what those residents imagine for the broader Central Coast. Continued on P4

“No strategic planning investigative reports have been submitted to Council to inform the proposed rezoning. “RU1 Primary Production is not an appropriate zone for the site, as this land is not suited for any rural activity other than the current existing use,” the report said. “Rezoning to RU1 Primary Production would create an isolated pocket of rural land. Continued on P3

Residents’ meeting calls for more EPA air pollution monitoring

A recent Council pop up at Bateau Bay is one of the ways Central Coast Council is engaging with the community to put together its new strategic plan

esidents young and old from every one of the Central Coast’s diverse and interconnected communities, are being asked to contribute to the ﬁrst ever combined Central Coast Council 10-year strategic plan.

Local Environmental Plan 2013 (WLEP 2013). A report from Council’s Planning Department to the Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said Wycob’s request was “contrary to the existing strategic planning for the area as outlined in the Central Coast Regional Strategy (CCRS), North Wyong Shire Structure Plan, Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 and Council’s Settlement Strategy”. Other reasons given for the recommendation to decline the rezoning request included that

h e a t e d community meeting of residents who live near the Eraring and Vales Point power stations has called for the NSW Government to get serious about monitoring air pollution from coalﬁred power stations. Residents at the meeting in Wyee were angry that there was only

one EPA air pollution monitoring station on the Central Coast and it is located far from the power stations. The meeting called on the government to dramatically increase monitoring. Community members also expressed concern that the power stations would continue to pose a public health threat long after their scheduled closure in the next decade or so.

They called on NSW Environment Minister, Ms Gabrielle Upton, to make sure power station owners were held responsible for the costs of decommissioning, rehabilitating and managing their toxic legacy. “We urge the NSW Government to hold bonds to protect community health

Continued on P5

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It has provided a true stepping stone for participants wanting to reach higher order honours in the sport. Many former CCAS athletes have advanced to state team and national team representation. It appears that this trend will continue with the recent announcement that the CCAS Basketball Program will remain part of the ‘endorsed pathway’ with the state governing body, Basketball NSW. The 2016-17 program was the first year of an endorsed pathway with support provided by Basketball NSW. This will continue in 2017, and the schedule looks set to surpass the quality program of the past year. One minor change will see athletes who are seeking selection to the State Performance Plan not being eligible to take a position with the CCAS program. This potentially means a greater depth of talent being

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introduced to the CCAS Basketball program. The Developing Athlete Program (DAP) is the first step in the basketball NSW athlete pathway and athletes eligible for DAP are encouraged to apply for the NSW basketball program. Approximately 250 athletes will be ‘identified’ in the first year through the Regional Academy Network, 30 of those coming from the Central Coast region. Mr Ian Robilliard, the CCAS Managing Director said: “It’s great that Basketball NSW has seen how valuable the Regional Academies are in providing localised and specialised training in this sport. “The pathway is now certainly a lot less complicated, and the Central Coast Academy of Sport is delighted to be able to offer this program to our up and coming basketball players. “The CCAS can’t be all things to all people, but this allows around thirty athletes a step on the ladder, and the signs this year look very encouraging,” Mr Robilliard said.

Will Granger, the CCAS Basketball Head Coach said, “The CCAS program has some of the best coaches available at a regional level. “Last year, we had three State Coaches involved with the program and this level of coaching is un-matched in our region. “If an athlete is keen about the sport, then this is a great starting point to a successful introduction to a pre-elite

training environment. “I can’t recommend this program enough, it really is a great program, with the results speaking volumes about the quality of the content and the advancement of athletes up the pathway ladder,” Mr Granger said. Source: Media release, Jun 20 Mark Tipple, Central Coast Academy of Sport

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Terrigal too strong for East Gosford in Premier League

Matthew Wilkinson sits on top of World Surf League Rankings

n a sometimes scrappy match at Hylton Moore Reserve on Sunday, June 24, Terrigal proved to be too strong, defeating the luckless East Gosford Rams 3-0 in the Premier League. There were few clear chances in the first half for either side, with both teams’ defences holding firm. Terrigal’s attacks were consistent through the middle and when Terrigal striker, Connor Wilkinson, found himself with only the goalkeeper to beat, he shot on target, only to be denied a goal by an advancing Beyhan Irmako, in goals for the Rams. East Gosford was guilty of turning over possession too often and therefore unable to gather any momentum, and at half time, the score was still 0 - 0. The second half commenced with Terrigal continuing to take the game to the Rams, but this time they seemed more intent to use the flanks. They were patient with their build ups and valued their ball possession. At the 55th minute, East Gosford lost possession again, just inside their own half, and this time were punished by Terrigal striker, Daniel Tuddenham, whose finish was clinical, slotting the ball past the exposed Irmako in goal.

entral Coast surfer, Matthew ‘Wilko’ Wilkinson, has taken out the Outerknown Fiji Pro.

John McNamara for Terrigal Photo Bruce James

This must have sparked East Gosford, as their midfield started to come into the game, playing more composed football, resulting in the ball finally reaching their starved strikers. At the 65 minute mark, East Gosford’s striker, Robbie Walton, received the ball just outside the box, and after a sharp turn, blasted a shot that brought out the best in Terrigal’s goal keeper, Aaron Zavolokin. The game was now end to end until a Terrigal raid down the right hand side of the park resulted in a second goal for Terrigal. The ball was played wide

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down the right hand side and eventually found John McNamara, who made a great supporting run from deep. McNamara elegantly beat his defender before finding substitute, Alex Ford, lurking alone in the centre of the goal, who made no mistake from close range. To confirm East Gosford’s bad luck, they conceded an own goal in the dying stages of the match. Mitch Marlin was solid at the back for the Rams while, John McNamara and Daniel Tuddenham, shone for Terrigal. Goalkeepers, Aaron Zavolokin, for Terrigal and, Beyhan Irmako, for East Gosford were kept busy producing some fine saves at crucial times. Terrigal’s coach, Ashley Grant, was obviously pleased with the result, praising his young teams’ composure and discipline. Source: Match report, Jun 24 Bruce James, Photo journalist

Formerly of Avoca but now based in Sydney, Wilko, who finished in second place at 2016’s Fiji Pro, came for redemption, beating rookie on the rise, Connor O’Leary. It was a seesaw battle for Wilko and O’Leary throughout the final leg of the Pro, but ultimately, Wilko pulled out a show stopping ride securing an 8.57 with his best wave and edging out O’Leary’s best of 8.33.

The win sees Wilko leave Fiji with the Leader Jersey for a consecutive year, no small feat by the World Surf League’s standards, and has quashed any doubts surrounding Wilko’s trajectory for the rest of the season. Wilko had a golden start to the 2016 season, but his surfing and his League ranking suffered as the season progressed, prompting many to question Wilko’s ability to last at surfing’s elite level. Despite the doubts, all concerned agree that Wilko’s surfing this year has not only been better but also smarter, and League reps have given the nod to coach, Glenn Hall,

Source: Website, Jun 28 World Surf League Rankings Dilon Luke, journalist

Unpredictable results in Premier League becoming the norm he 2017 Battlewin Men’s Premier League competition is shaping up as one of the most evenly contested in years with unpredictable results becoming the norm.

The results from the weekend of June 24-25 saw Terrigal defeating East Gosford and Avoca defeating The Entrance, while Gosford City lost to Toukley and Kincumber lost to Killarney. Terrigal are starting to gain momentum in the competition, and managed to defeat East Gosford thanks to a dominant

second half performance that allowed them to win 3-0. Avoca managed to claim their third straight win for the first time since 2015, winning 2-1 over The Entrance thanks to goals from Shaun Izzard and Mitch Harrison. Gosford City were unfortunate to lose against Toukley 1-2, as they struggled to convert a series of second-half chances with Adam Woodbine’s 61st goal being their only success. Kincumber almost produced a spirited fightback against Killarney coming from 2-0 down to even the scores at 2-2, thanks to goals from Kincumber players, Darcy Hamilton and Aaron Beehag.

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for the change. The conclusion of Outerknown sees the season reach its midway point, and also sees Wilko reach the top of the WSL rankings. Hawaii’s John John Florence, who Wilko wrenched top spot from, sits just behind him by a meagre 250 points. The Corona Open J-Bay is the next stop in the series. With the ladder so tight, Wilko will need to maintain his momentum to hold on to this lead.

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However, Killarney Vale were able to bounce back in the second half, and score three goals to win their game 5-2, threatening Kincumber’s chances of staying in the Battlewin Premier League, leaving them in last place with five points. Gosford City remain in first spot on 23 points, with Killarney in second place on 22 points with a game in hand, while Berkeley Vale sit in third spot with 20 points, and East Gosford sitting in fourth place with 17 points. Source: Match report, Jun 25 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

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Gosford Kariong Storm end a 45-game losing streak

RJ Warwick on the charge in the blizzard like conditions at Toukley

Gosford Kariong players celebrate their momentous win Photos - Andrew Stark

he battling Gosford Kariong Storm open grade rugby league team broke through to score their first win in almost six years when they defeated the Toukley Hawks 22-12 in torrential rain at the Darren Kennedy Oval on June 24.

Two try hero, Travis Mantell had another big game for Gosford

Danny Probert races over for Gosford’s 2nd try, with Sean Portus in support

Gosford captain coach Max Russell ploughs through the torrential rain at Toukley

The round 10 clash saw the Storm men score four tries to two in completing the club’s first senior grade victory since August 21, 2011; thereby ending a 45-game losing streak. Gosford’s powerhouse left edge back rower, Travis Mantell, crashed over to break an early stalemate, and despite leaking a couple of tries in the opening half, the Storm took a handy 16-12 advantage into half time. A superbly timed pass thrown by wily halfback, Brendan Eather, had put Danny Probert

away for Gosford’s second try, while RJ Warwick, for the second week in succession, had managed to burrow over from dummy half to create the four point lead. After the break, the torrential rain really set in, and Brendan Eather’s kicking game came to the fore, as the playmaker continually forced the Hawks back deep inside their own territory. The wildly dreadlocked Travis Mantell extended Gosford’s lead early in the new half when he charged onto the ball two passes wide of the ruck and tore through a couple of despairing blue & gold defenders to help push the Storm’s lead out to 10. With conditions deteriorating even further, the sole mission left for Gosford was to keep their line intact. Toukley tried hard to muscle their way over during a tense final quarter hour, however magnificent Storm defence did repel the home team’s every

endeavour. When the full time siren did finally sound out, the ramifications of its wail was greeted with an air of feint disbelief by many old time supporters. Storm captain/coach, Max Russell, let fly with a hopelessly understated fist pump and the Gosford players raced to embrace; the full realization of what had just been achieved slowly dawning on each and every member of the squad. After 5 years, 9 months and 29 days; a Gosford victory had finally been achieved. It had been a long and lonely drought which was fittingly broken on a day when the heavens opened up, and the team sporting the Storm moniker was very much to the fore. Source: Media release, Jun 23 Andrew Stark, Gosford-Kariong Storm Rugby League Football Club

Gosford, New South Wales June 2017 Daily Weather Observations Date

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