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Residents to vote in historic first election O

n Saturday, September 9, the residents of the former Gosford Local Government Area will have their opportunity to vote in the historic first election of the combined Central Coast Council. They have not been democratically represented at a local government level since Gosford Council was dismissed by the NSW Government on May 12, 2016, and replaced with an administrator. The former council was sacked, along with neighbouring Wyong Council, because the NSW Government had declared it “unfit for the future”. Former Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson, was appointed interim deputy general manager of the newlycreated Central Coast Council, but did not take up the post. Within months, not one of the senior executive positions on the new Council was held by a former Gosford Council employee, leading to claims that the merger was more of a Wyong takeover than a meeting of equals. All former committees of the Gosford Council were dissolved immediately and have not been replaced. Former councillors were invited to take part in the Administrator’s Local Representation Committee, and all did except former Mayor, Mr Lawrie McKinna.

Vacant chairs in the Wyong chamber ready and waiting for the newly-elected councillors to take their places

However, the LRC was deemed tokenistic by many and resulted in former Councillors being silenced from commenting on Council issues publicly. Since the proclamation that created the Central Coast Council, the workings of the former Gosford Council have been the subject of some disturbing headlines. A forensic audit of the 201516 accounts found anomalies that could have resulted in at least 50 unauthorised people making unverifiable changes to the accounts. CEO, Mr Rob Noble, said he

had no evidence as to whether or not any unauthorised changes had or had not been made to the books. Assets were massively revalued as part of the audit process, and some matters were referred to ICAC, although the Commission has not announced any subsequent inquiry or report. More recently, the former Gosford Council received negative publicity in an ABC 4 Corners investigation into illegal dumping at Spencer, and its failures to manage the Mangrove Mountain landfill between the early 2000s

and 2014, to ensure that it remained within the bounds of its development consent. More matters have been referred to ICAC. In his final interview with Coast Community News before departing the position of Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said those legacy issues had been unexpected when he took up the position in May 2016. They are far from resolved and will now fall into the laps of the 15 men and women who will be elected to the new Central Coast Council.

The Gosford and Wyong chambers of the new Central Coast Council have been readied to accommodate the 14 new councillors and mayor. The mayor will be elected by the other Councillors, not by a popular vote of the people. So who should the people of the Central Coast elect to fill those 15 vacant chairs for the next three years? The job facing each new Councillor is enormous, so the task of deciding who to vote for is a significant one. The new Central Coast local government area is basically a

NSW Government experiment. It is a mega Council, one of the biggest in Australia, let alone NSW, encompassing the geographically and demographically diverse area from the southern shores of Lake Macquarie to the northern shores of the Hawkesbury River. The new LGA has been carved up into five Wards, and the former Gosford Council area falls into three of those: Gosford East, Gosford West and, to the surprise of many, Wyong. Residents of each Ward will be able to elect three Councillors to represent their particular area of the Coast. The ward boundaries appear to be an attempt to dissolve the north-south divide between the two former Councils, instead dividing the Coast vertically, with three smaller wards hugging the coastline, and the bulk of the new LGA appearing to be divided between the geographically large and rather disparate wards of Wyong and Gosford West. It will be up to the newlyelected Council to determine whether or not to keep, throw out or re-arrange the wards. Some candidates have declared they will immediately reinstate community-based committees, others have advocated the need to quickly establish precinct committees.

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N The ﬁre-damaged NSW Fisheries boatshed next to Fisherman’s Wharf at Woy Woy Photos: Tim Conway

A prompt call by a resident to NSW Fire and Rescue meant the ﬁre was contained and did not spread to Fisherman’s Wharf

Waterfront cordoned off after fire Part of the Woy Woy waterfront was cordoned off as a crime scene following a suspicious ﬁre at a boat shed on the morning of Wednesday, August 2. Minor trafﬁc diversions were put in place around The Esplanade

and Brick Wharf Rd with an exclusion zone of 100 metres. Fire and Rescue Central Coast’s Inspector Bob Barton said the ﬁre started at around 4.25am and was attended by three ﬁre trucks, police and ambulance. The timber-clad six metre by

three metre shed with a steel roof was owned by NSW ﬁsheries but, according to Mr Barton, it was mostly empty apart from some tools. Fire crews and emergency services worked throughout the morning to contain the blaze and

prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. What started the ﬁre remains unknown and investigations are ongoing. The ﬁre did not spread to the adjoining Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant, Mr Barton said.

SOURCES: Website, 2 Aug 2017 Daniel Sullivan, Brisbane Water LAC Facebook page Interview, 3 Aug 2017 Bob Barton, NSW Fire and Rescue Central Coast Reporter: Dilon Luke

Belinda Neal fights Labor expulsion Woy Woy Bay resident, Ms Belinda Neal, continues to ﬁght her expulsion from the NSW Labor Party and has called for the preselection ballot held on Sunday, July 23, to be counted. The former Gosford councillor, NSW Legislative Council member, Federal Member for Robertson and Senator was expelled by party ofﬁcials on the advice of the Internal Appeals Tribunal the day after she participated in the ballot at the Woy Woy CWA Hall. NSW Labor general secretary Ms Kaila Murnain made the announcement via Twitter shortly after 9am on Monday, July 24. “The IAT received a number of challenges to the eligibility of voters for the pre-selection,” she said. “The Internal Appeals Tribunal found that Ms Neal engaged in unworthy conduct and failed to

support the Rules of the Labor party to the best of her ability,” NSW Labor said in a written statement. “The NSW Labor Internal Appeals Tribunal instructed the Party Ofﬁce to delay announcing the result of the public selection ballot for Central Coast Council. “The result of the ballot will be provided to party members as soon as the Review Tribunal has met to consider the challenges. “NSW Labor is dedicated to ensuring that Labor candidates for Central Coast Council are out campaigning as soon as possible,” the statement said. Ms Neal made a statement via text message at 11.45am on July 24. “I have been in hospital since 6am,” she said. “I have not seen anything but the media has rung. “The ALP Tribunal proceeded with a hearing in my absence when

I had a medical certificate. “So with only one side of the story being told, what would you expect? “The decision is subject to appeal to the review tribunal and I hope that they will deal with the claims fairly,” she said. Ms Neal has since appealed the expulsion but no outcome has been announced. She has called on the party to count the votes from the preselection. Labor Party pre-selection for the Gosford West and Gosford East Wards took place at Woy Woy but officials told candidates the ballot box would be sealed and taken back to Labor Head Office where it would remain until the resolution of Ms Neal’s appeal and other internal disputes about the eligibility of some members to vote. On Friday, August 4, Ms Neal said: “The rules of the party require

the ballot to be counted and it hasn’t been. “The ballot should have been counted on the day,” she said. “I have written to the ALP to call for it to count the vote it has already conducted,” she said Ms Neal said her main concern was for Labor to have a strong and electable team of candidates in the ﬁeld campaiging. She had told Peninsula News on Thursday, July 22, that she was standing for pre-selection in West Gosford Ward. She was in hospital on Saturday with an illness, attended the preselection ballot at Woy Woy on Sunday, and then returned to hospital on the Monday morning. Her husband, former NSW parliamentarian Mr John Della Bosca, attended the pre-selection ballot using a walking frame, as it is understood he had a hip surgery in the days prior to the vote. On Friday, August 4, Ms Neal

repeated her statement that she remained keen to represent the Gosford West Ward on the new Central Coast Council Senator Deborah O’Neill, who is junior vice president of NSW Labor, would not comment on internal party matters. SOURCES: Media statement, 24 Jul 2017 David Dobson, NSW Labor Media statement, 24 Jul 2017 Interview, 4 Aug 2017 Belinda Neal, Woy Woy Bay Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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SW Shadow Minister for the Environment, the State Labor Members for Gosford, Wyong and The Entrance, The Greens NSW and the Community Environment Network are all demanding that the NSW Government urgently intervenes to resolve waste issues confronting the Central Coast.

A report on the August 8 edition of ABC 4 Corners program revealed significant problems with the waste industry across NSW, with two important Central Coast examples highlighted. The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called for a full inquiry into the actions of decision makers for their role in the dumping of nearly one million cubic metres of waste at Mangrove Mountain since 2008. “CEN and locals have been pilloried, ignored and accused of misleading the public,” said CEN chairman, Mr John Asquith. “Monday night on ABC 4 Corners, we found out why? corrupt staff, massive amounts of money and self-interest,” he said. The object of the dumping was originally to level a small part of the Mangrove Mountain RSL Memorial Golf Course with clean fill. “Since then, it has grown to nearly one million cubic metres, with another 1.3 million tonnes awaiting an EPA licence.” According to CEN, the whole

Drone photo shows the size of the landﬁll by 2017

board of the EPA was culpable and should be sacked by NSW Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian “There needs to be an investigation into the sordid facts behind Gosford Council’s and the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s apparent gross neglect of statutory

the dumping by claiming that the EPA had assured him that the waste was safe and not a problem. “However, the waste dump by that time was already well above the level of the 280,000 tonnes approved by Gosford Council.

time. “Presumably, Mr Holstein took their advice and did not check or believe the community that elected him.” CEN wants to see the dump closed and an Inquiry into the actions of the EPA. Mr Asquith said that it was

“There needs to be an investigation into the sordid facts behind Gosford Council’s and the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s apparent gross neglect of statutory responsibilities. - John Asquith responsibilities. “In 2014, former Mayor and then state member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein, defended

“Large sections of the waste were of unknown origin. “We now know that corrupt staff were involved at that

time that investigation of environmental issues worth over $20 million was taken away from the EPA and local

in Queensland; ignored the collapse in recycling rates to occur with no planning, support or strategies; allowed a culture of misleading information and spin to be foisted on the public; tolerated poor behaviour and corruption and attempted to cover up, instead of clean up; attacked and marginalised anyone who complained; and, kept information secretive with no real transparency. One year ago, Greens MP, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, gave notice for a parliamentary enquiry into the Mangrove Mountain landfill and the role of both the EPA and the former Gosford Council in approving the private tip at the head of the water catchment of the Central Coast. “The 4 Corners program has Photo: Andrew Cooney Photography highlighted the need for a full councils and managed by the parliamentary inquiry and the NSW Police, in the same way Central Coast Greens demand that similar high-value planning that it now goes ahead matters were managed by the immediately,” said Central NSW Government as state Coast Greens spokesperson, significant. Ms Kate da Costa. “In the four years to “The Central Coast Greens 2016, there had been no particularly support an prosecutions by the EPA of investigation into Gosford anyone for causing serious Council’s actions. harm to the environment. “For several years, members “Incredibly, fines for less of the Central Coast Greens serious breaches have been have supported the calls by an average of only 84 per year Mangrove Mountain residents, for the past 10 years. who have been concerned “CEN wants to see the EPA about allegations of improper Board sacked immediately,” dumping, water contamination Mr Asquith said. and overdevelopment. According to CEN, over the Continued page 3 past six years that EPA had: EPA referral to ICAC : overseen no prosecutions for causing serious harm to the page 4 environment (Tier 1 Offences); More on page 6, 12, 13 allowed illegal dumping to flourish; taken no action on waste dumping from NSW

Airport (Restrictions) Act decision a blow to Council’s expansion plans he NSW Minister for Planning, Mr Anthony Roberts, has decided to keep the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act in place.

Central Coast Council expressed its disappointment following the announcement, stating that the decision would impact on the Council’s masterplan for the Central Coast Airport. Independent candidate for the Wyong Ward, and long-term campaigner to keep the Act in place, Mr Laurie Eyes, said the Minister’s decision was a stunning victory for the community and a rebuke for Council. Mr Roberts announced his decision to keep the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act on Friday, August 11. Mr Roberts said the current regulations restricting further development and expansion of the airport would remain. After an extensive review by the Department of Planning and Environment, which included signiﬁcant community and stakeholder consultation, Mr Roberts accepted recommendations to keep the Act as it currently stands. This means that any expansion sought by Central Coast Council, owner of the airport,

Ms Louise Greenaway, independent candidate for the Wyong Ward, near ongoing Council work at the Central Coast Airport will require ministerial consent. “We have made sure that everybody had a chance to have their say, council, community and other stakeholders, in regards to Central Coast Council’s request to repeal the Act,” Mr Roberts said. “The Department ensured that all matters

raised were adequately addressed before ﬁnalising the review. “Expanding the operations to create an aviation hub or regional airport is a big deal to local communities and not a decision that could ever be taken lightly. “Based on the recommendations by the Department, I have

decided to leave the Act in place, meaning that any signiﬁcant expansion of the airport and its operations by the Council will still need ministerial consent. “I believe this remains the most appropriate way to currently regulate activities at the airport.” Mr Roberts said the government would

consider whether additional controls on future development at Warnervale Airport might be needed to ensure any further proposals were subject to community consultation, rigorous environmental assessment and determined by an appropriately impartial body.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said Warnervale Airport, now Central Coast Airport, was the only airport managed by a Council in Australia that was subject to such restrictions, particularly relating to aircraft movements. Mr Reynolds said Council had been up front about its desire to develop the airport for general aviation and leaving the Act in place could impact on this possibility. “The airport is a major asset for Council and the community, with the potential to create hundreds of jobs and opportunities for our growing community,” Mr Reynolds said. “We know this because we recently tested the market, with our Expression of Interest process to turn the airport into a general aviation hub, and the response was positive. “We are currently developing a masterplan out of this EOI process which was always going to be subject to rigorous community consultation and state government scrutiny. “This announcement has signiﬁcant potential to affect this process and our ability to promote employment on the Central Coast.”

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Hillview St nursing home proposal is rejected Central Coast Council has refused the application to build a 160-bed nursing home on a 1.66 hectare site at 45 Hillview Street, Woy Woy. The $27.8 million application sought to modify a previouslyapproved DA from 2006 for a 60-unit self-care seniors’ living development to the latest proposal for a160-bed residential aged care facility. According to an assessment report prepared by Central Coast Council staff, the proposed modifications to the original consent would have included an additional storey to result in a three-storey building and changing a pitched roof to a flat roof. Car parking in the Section 96 application was actually reduced from 75 spaces to 53 and both the internal layout and external appearance of the development were altered. The staff report recommended “Council as consent authority refuse consent to the Section 96 (2) Part 7 application to modify Development Consent 30219 to the approved Senior Living and Ancillary Facilities.” The reasons given in the report to justify refusal included that the proposal was not substantially the same development originally approved and modified. “The proposal involves radical transformation from that approved,” the report said. “The proposal is not essentially and materially the same development due to the significant increase or change in floor space, height, number of storeys, value of the development, internal layout, external appearance, shadow impact, and change of use.” Other reasons for the refusal were listed as: “The additional impact on the vegetation in the conservation zone by increased overshadowing, buildings closer to root system of trees, use of nonnative species in landscaping, and construction of timber boardwalk through the conservation area.” The community has been campaigning to protect the

An aerial view of the proposed nursing home site

gazetted ecologically endangered community of Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland located on the site since 2004. An application for a Seniors Living development containing 41 dwellings together with community and recreational facilities was refused by the former Gosford Council at its meeting of February 1, 2005. The applicant appealed Council’s refusal to the NSW Land and Environmental Court. During the Appeal, the proposal was amended to 39 units. The Court subsequently upheld the Council’s refusal. The Court’s reasons for upholding Council’s refusal were that even though the applicant produced a Species Impact Statement (that had previously not accompanied the application) to the Court, the Court ruled that the Council could not have determined the application without having sought the concurrence of the Department of Environmental and Conservation. A new application was lodged and development consent was granted on May 14, 2007, for Seniors Living and Ancillary Facilities (indoor swimming

pool, basement car parking and community hall), subject to conditions. This consent approved 37 selfcare units. The UCSW on the land was preserved and protected by a positive covenant in an existing development consent and registered on March 18, 2008. “This consent has been modiﬁed ﬁve times and the current development contains 56 self-care senior living dwellings, including a community hall, indoor swimming pool, 75 car parking spaces, car wash bay, ambulance bay and bushland conservation area,” the staff report said. “The approved development contains basement car parking and two residential levels above with a pitched roof. “Following a preliminary assessment of the current s96(2) application, Council advised the applicant that the changes resulted in the development not being substantially the same development. “It was suggested to the applicant that the s96(2) application be withdrawn and a new development application be lodged.

“The applicant submitted legal advice that they wish Council to determine the current s96(2) application.” According to the assessment report that recommended refusal of the latest application, the addition of one floor would have raised the ceiling height from 7.85 metres to 11.05 metres above ground level. “The applicant contends that as the additional floor level is essentially contained within the former roof space, the change to the overall height is minor and has not significant additional impact. “This is not agreed with. “Such a qualitative change is not consistent with the character of the area and is not substantially the same development,” the report said. Many of the 28 objections submitted by community members also pointed out that the previous consent had expired as physical commencement had not been achieved by the developer. Council’s staff assessment report did not agree with the community in this regard. “Due to site clearing, registration of the positive covenant, erection of fencing and signage to protect the UCSW, preparation of a

Bushland Management Plan and water and sewer connections being carried out prior to May 14, 2012, Council conﬁrmed on May 30, 2016 that the consent had physically commenced. “Therefore, the current consent has not lapsed and may be modiﬁed.” In conclusion, the staff-prepared assessment report said: “A residential care facility or nursing home is a facility which is needed in the community and is generally supported. “However the change to the original and current consent is beyond that under s 96(2) as the proposal is not substantially the same development. “A new development application should be submitted with a proposed building of two storeys consistent with the character of the area. “The impact of the proposal on the character of the area and the bushland in the conservation area is greater than that previously considered acceptable. “The assessment concludes that the proposal is not substantially the same development. “The proposal is a radical transformation from that previously approved. “The use, internal layout, and external appearance are completely different. “The increase in overall height and change to roof line increases the bulk and scale and creates additional overshadowing in the afternoon in the winter time on the vegetation to be protected in the conservation area. “The proposal is not essentially and materially the same development,” the report said. The applicant has the right to appeal in the Land and Environmental Court under Section 97 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 six months after the date on which the applicant receives notice in respect to Council’s decision. SOURCE: Assessment report, 16 Aug 2017 DA30219/2006, Central Coast Council Gosford DA Tracker

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Misleading information allowed Mangrove Mountain landfill to grow

ICAC to investigate Central Coast Council and Gosford Council over landfill

entral Coast Council whether they be individuals has confirmed or the organisation,” Mr Harris that it, and the said. former Gosford Council, “People are up in arms that A photo from a September 2012 inspection of the landﬁll have been referred to their water supply could have ormer Gosford Public Access (GIPA) searches, amendments to the Mangrove managing Council’s conditions the NSW Independent been put at risk,” he said. Council employee documents have been Mountain Landfill’s licence of consent at Mangrove Commission Against In a written statement, Central Coast Council said: and independent placed on the public record conditions and expanded the Mountain Landfill. Corruption (ICAC). “Council is aware of reports In December 2011, he candidate for the Gosford that enable Mr Chestnut to types of waste allowed. provide more information on The referral has been made that the NSW Opposition has Mr Chestnut said a leachate received a letter from the NSW West Ward in the Central issues that, he said, need to barrier and leachate collection Office of Water stating that the by the NSW Shadow Minister reported the former Gosford Coast Council election, be properly explored by a full system were required from Mangrove Mountain landfill for the Environment, Ms Penny Council to ICAC, as a result of Mr Gary Chestnut, said commission of inquiry. Sharpe, following the damning a program aired on ABC TV. 2003 but were not installed was non-compliant. it was essential that the According to Mr Chestnut, until 2009. “Council is already He directed the letter to allegations made in the ABC NSW Government held the former Gosford Council’s A leachate barrier and Council’s then manager of 4 Corners report on Monday, undertaking its own internal an inquiry into how the decision to enter mediation leachate protection system education and compliance August 7, in relation to the review of the former Gosford Mangrove Mountain with landfill operator Verde should protect potentially and senior compliance officer, mismanagement of a landfill Council files and records. landfill morphed from Terra, instead of prosecuting contaminated leachate from who also had due regard to the at Mangrove Mountain and “Council will cooperate fully should ICAC launch an illegal dumping at Spencer. a small golf course the company in the Land and the landfill leaking into the 2005 compliance report. remodelling project into Environment Court, was based aquifer located below the In April 2012 the senior Shadow Minister for the investigation. an improperly regulated on incomplete and incorrect landfill or flowing into the compliance officer informed Central Coast, Mr David “Because the matters have information from both the surrounding environment and both the NSW Office of Water Harris, said Gosford Council now been referred to ICAC dump the size of a EPA and from members of waterways. and the waste operator that had originally referred itself Council will be making very regional waste facility. Council’s own staff.

Mr Chestnut remains subjected to a confidentiality agreement he entered into with Gosford Council as an outcome of a constructive dismissal case, so he is only able to comment on matters that are in the public domain. As a result of extensive Government Information

Mr Chestnut said that whilst employed by Gosford Council, he had recommended against approval of the original DA for the golf course remodelling. Because the original DA was for clean fill, no leachate barrier was required. Over time, from as early as 2001, the EPA made

Central Coast Council has refused to release a 2005 compliance report, that Mr Chestnut has seen, and that documented the landfill’s “compliance and non-compliance” with each condition of consent. From the early 2000s until 2011, Mr Chestnut had no direct involvement with

the site was operating within its consent. Mr Chestnut said he believed the senior compliance officer’s interpretation of the conditions of consent that Council had applied to the site were “grossly incorrect”.

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to ICAC via then CEO, Mr Paul Anderson. “Now Penny Sharpe has referred Gosford Council and Central Coast Council to ICAC,” Mr Harris said. “Given what was exposed by 4 Corners, the Central Coast people deserve to have a thorough investigation into what was Council’s role in it,

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limited comment from this time onwards,” the statement said. Source: Interview, Aug 10 Central Coast Council media Interview, Aug 10 David Harris, Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Media statement, Aug 10 Central Coast Council media Jackie Pearson, journalist

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ne year, three months, four weeks and one day after its two Council’s were dismissed by the NSW Government and replaced by an Administrator, the community will be able to vote for the first-ever combined Central Coast Council. On Saturday, September 9, the community of the Central Coast will make history by electing 15 Councillors, the first democratically elected team to govern in the new, enormous Central Coast Council for a three-year period. In addition to sacking the elected representatives of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, the NSW Government also carved up the new Central Coast Local Government Area into five wards: Budgewoi, The Entrance, Wyong, Gosford West and Gosford East. Residents of each Ward will be able to elect three Councillors to represent their particular area of the Coast. The Ward boundaries have been a surprise to most. They appear to be an attempt to dissolve the north-south divide between the two former Councils, instead dividing the Coast vertically, with three smaller wards hugging the Coast and the bulk of the new LGA appearing to be divided between the geographically large and

rather disparate wards of Wyong and Gosford West. The Wyong Ward reaches into the heart of the former Gosford LGA, as far south as Wyoming, Narara and North Gosford. The first challenge for every voter before September 9 will be to check and confirm which Ward they actually live in. That determines which candidates they will be able to vote for. The NSW Electoral Commission and Central Coast Council have interactive maps on their websites that can assist with finding out which Ward a voter is located in. A map of each Ward, the location of polling booths and information from each group of candidates is included elsewhere in this newspaper. It will be up to the newly-elected Council to determine whether or not to keep, throw out or rearrange the Wards. Council candidates

have been told it will be their duty to represent the whole local government area and not just the interests of their particular Ward. The quality of representation the community will receive under the new Central Coast Mega Council is one of the biggest questions remaining over its creation. Fifteen elected Councillors for a population of over 325,000 people and growing, means one of the lowest per person levels of local government representation in the State, if not the country. If the wards remain in place, there’s only three Councillors per approximately 66,000 people, who can directly address anyone’s concerns. That level of representation is going to require savvy, energetic, intelligent and experienced leadership, and management

prowess. So how do the candidates, all 93 of them, stack up? They are a very mixed bag. The two major parties, Liberal and Labor, have both shown absolute contempt for the coming election. Both left their preselection processes to the last available minute, having known the date of the election since the proclamation created the new Council. They were then both embroiled in internal issues, which slowed down their preselection processes, resulting in their candidates having less than four weeks to campaign. Obviously, Labor and Liberal are relying on high levels of voter inertia to get them across the line. They’re both expecting to have one candidate elected in each Ward, for very little effort. The Greens have run a six-week campaign and have made their platform clear with a couple of surprises. They’ve called for all candidates running as independents to declare any connections they have with political parties. Their position on issues like “planned retreat” for sea level rise may not appeal to the many residents whose homes cling to the Coast and edges of the region’s waterway. Save Tuggerah Lakes (STL) has also run a long campaign and they have attempted to distance

themselves from former Wyong Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, and spread their message to include Brisbane Water as well as Tuggerah Lakes. Ms Kylie Boyle decided to form a new party, the Sustainable Development Party, to continue to fight for a more ecologically protective attitude towards developing the green fields and virgin bush areas like Glenning Valley. Several groups of independent candidates have been working hard for months to take the fight for places on the first elected Central Coast Council right up to the chins of the established parties. Ms Louise Greenaway’s team in the Wyong Ward, representing the Central Coast New Independents, is appealing to voters to make a clean break with the past and ensure the new Council is built on a foundation of transparency and community participation. Ms Julie Watson’s team in the Budgewoi Ward is working on a similar platform. There are also some familiar names running as independents, particularly former, at times controversial, Wyong Mayors, Mr Doug Eaton and Mr Greg Best. The candidates have a fascinating mix of life and professional experience and enthusiasm, all of whom declare that they have the best interests of the Central Coast at heart. The candidates that do

get elected on September 9 will set the tone for this region for at least the next 10 years. In the absence of any elected representatives or community committees, the current Administration, under the direct scrutiny of the NSW Government, has been ‘lining up the ducks’ to implement the State Government’s vision for the Central Coast. That vision is mainly about population growth and land use. It makes way for the opening of land west of the M1 for development and it has a favourable view of mining and extractive industries for the Coast. Wyong Regional Chronicle has asked each candidate to answer three questions that will, hopefully, shed some light on what they consider to be the important issues for their Ward and for the region as a whole. Whether or not their answers resonate with your views, may be one way of screening who to vote for. Please vote thoughtfully. The Central Coast Community has spent the past 16 months without elected representation and it now has an opportunity to ensure those 15 seats around the table are ﬁlled by the most deserving candidates who will truly serve the needs and aspirations of the community. Source: Jackie Pearson, journalist

Gary Chestnut

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Pre-polling open at Woy Woy oval Pre-polling venues for the Central Coast Council elections opened on Monday, August 28. The only pre-polling location on the Peninsula is at the Woy Woy

stadium in Oval Ave. It will be open from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5pm on Saturday. Pre-polling will operate until 6pm on Friday, September 8.

Postal voting applications must be made to the NSW Electoral Commission by 5pm on Monday, September 4. On election day, September 9, polling places will be open from

8am until 6pm. The Woy Woy Peninsula is part of the Gosford West ward which is being contested by 25 candidates in nine groups. The nine candidates

pictured (above) are either the lead candidates in one of the groups or are standing alone as independents. SOURCE: Media release, 27 Aug 2017 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council

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Community plan group supports council candidates The community group which formulated the Community Plan Central Coast (CPCC) has indicated support for some Central Coast Council candidates running for election on September 9. The group of around 100 residents, led by two members of the Peninsula community, have

been working on the plan since November 2016. The CPCC group has given its support to The Greens and Labor Party tickets in Gosford East and Gosford West wards. The New Independents in both Gosford West ward, led by Mr Gary Chestnut, and in Gosford East ward by Ms Jane Smith, also have the support of CPCC.

Labor’s number two candidate in the Gosford West ward, Ms Vicki Scott, and NextGen independent in the Gosford East ward, Ms Claire Braund, have both contributed to the formulation of the plan. One of the group’s founding members, Dr Van Davy of Pearl Beach, said: “If you vote for the candidates who support CPCC, you will be voting for a clean

person who will be working on your behalf. “You will be voting for a future, for an entire idea of what your Central Coast should be.” “It is only when you get to local government that local issues are considered, so it is absolutely crucial someone somewhere has a plan that can feed in to other jurisdictions.

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“The Central Coast is now the biggest council in the country, so it can feed into State and Federal jurisdictions, and especially across some of the biggest swing seats in both the State and nation.” Source: Interview, 24 Aug 2017 Van Davy, Community Plan Central Coast Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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n Saturday, September 9, the residents of the former Gosford Local Government Area will have their opportunity to vote in the historic first election of the combined Central Coast Council.

They have not been democratically represented at a local government level since Gosford Council was dismissed by the NSW Government on May 12, 2016, and replaced with an administrator. The former council was sacked, along with neighbouring Wyong Council, because the NSW Government had declared it “unfit for the future”. Former Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson, was appointed interim deputy general manager of the newlycreated Central Coast Council, but did not take up the post. Within months, not one of the senior executive positions on the new Council was held by a former Gosford Council employee, leading to claims that the merger was more of a Wyong takeover than a meeting of equals. All former committees of the Gosford Council were dissolved immediately and have not been replaced. Former councillors were invited to take part in the Administrator’s Local Representation Committee, and all did except former Mayor, Mr Lawrie McKinna.

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Community Plan aims to set the scene for new council

group of around 100 Central Coast residents have been working, since November 2016, to put together a Community Plan for the Central Coast (CPCC). The group has included community members from every corner of the Coast and from a diversity of political persuasions, all with the aim of providing the community with a non-party-political blueprint for the future of the Central Coast. The plan, published in its entirety from page 17 to 24 in this edition of the Coast Community News, is intended to offer the community an alternative to the NSW Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, which is fundamentally a document about land use in the region. The two foundation members of the CPCC, Dr Van Davy of Pearl Beach, and Ms Marcelle Hoff of Ettalong, have both experienced life in the independent political space. Ms Hoff was an independent

Councillor on the City of Sydney Council and has run successful grass roots community campaigns. Dr Davy ran as an independent for the Federal Seat of Robertson in the 2016 national election. Community Plan Central Coast has been supported by candidates and candidate groups who are running for election to the Central Coast Council on September 9. Ms Kate da Costa, who is running as the Greens candidate in the Gosford West Ward and Ms Vicki Scott, who is Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number 2 candidate in Gosford West, were involved in formulating the plan. CPCC then held a meeting in Ourimbah and decided to support several groups of candidates. Candidates running as Central Coast New Independents have been given the support of Community Plan Central Coast. They are Louise Greenaway and her team in the Wyong Ward, Gary Chestnut and his team in Gosford West and Jane Smith and her running mates

in Gosford East. CPCC, having heard a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pitchâ&#x20AC;? from interested candidates, has also given its support to The Greens tickets in Wyong, Gosford East and Gosford West, and to each Labor Party ticket in those three wards. Having held two meetings in late 2016 to study and analyse the NSW Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, CPCC then held public meetings in January to discuss whether there should be an alternative plan, and if so, what its scope should be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea was born that we have a preferred future big picture for the Central Coast,â&#x20AC;? said Dr Davy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are told that you cannot have a Central Coast Local Government Plan that incorporates NSW and Federal Government responsibilities, but when you go to a Federal election, you do not have a local plan,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All you are looking at is issues like defence, border protection etc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a NSW election, no one is running an idea about what our locale should look like.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is only when you get to local government that local issues are considered, so it is absolutely crucial someone somewhere has a plan that can feed in to other jurisdictions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Central Coast is now the biggest council in the country, so it can feed into State and Federal jurisdictions, and especially across some of the biggest swing seats in both the State and nation.â&#x20AC;? Dr Davy said he believed CPCC was new for Australia and â&#x20AC;&#x153;turns politics on its headâ&#x20AC;?. The Plan was recently presented to some senior staff within Central Coast Council and they greeted it with enthusiasm, Dr Davy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you vote for the candidates who support CPCC, you will be voting for a clean person who will be working on your behalf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will be voting for a future, for an entire idea of what your Central Coast should be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No matter what the result of the election, we are a public grouping of people with no leader and no political affiliation.

Former deputy Lord Mayor for Sydney, now Ettalong resident, Ms Marcelle Hoff, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had incredibly good response to community planning initiatives in Sydney, most of which have worked well for local residents and businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see the local Central Coast community be taken more seriously, as when this happens, the community thrives and grows,â&#x20AC;? she said. A stand-alone tertiary institution for the Central Coast is one of the initiatives being advocated. Former Regional Development Australia Central Coast Chair, Mr David Abrahams, said he had thrown his support behind the plan as a genuine attempt to create a community focussed policy document that is not overly party political. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve contributed to the Education and Economy sections of the document, and am pleased to say that the group accepted the policy of fighting for a Central Coast controlled and managed tertiary institution,â&#x20AC;? Mr

Abrahams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The one big thing we lack in our local economy is our own dedicated research and teaching institution,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It holds back investment and employment creation when we always need to refer to Sydney or Newcastle for these sectors. The CPCC seeks to encourage councillors to be more ambitious than previously, asking a new leadership to advocate for and lead discussions that would be financed by State and Federal governments and other institutions. A locally based tertiary institution was seen as a key policy area that a new Central Coast Council could advocate for. Such an institution would need to have multiple campuses across the region to be truly effective. Source: Interview, Aug 24 Van Davy, Community Plan Central Coast Media release, Aug 28 David Abrahams, CPCC Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Residents to vote in historic first election

n Saturday, September 9, the residents of the former Gosford Local Government Area will have their opportunity to vote in the historic first election of the combined Central Coast Council. From P1 The quality of representation the community will receive under the new Central Coast Mega Council is one of the biggest questions remaining over its creation. Fifteen elected Councillors for a population of over 325,000 and growing, means that we

will have one of the lowest per person levels of local government representation in the State, if not the country. Then, if the wards remain in place, there’s the added challenge of having only three Councillors per approximately 66,000 people, who can directly address anyone’s concerns. Council candidates have been told that it will be their duty to represent the whole local government area and not just the interests of their particular ward. How the many distinct villages and communities that have traditionally made up this region will survive

such regionalisation and homogenisation is also still out with the jury. A few candidates have promised that, at the 2020 local government election, they will give the community a chance to vote on whether or not to de-amalgamate. Meanwhile, the community now has the task of selecting the best councillors to represent their needs for the next three years. The two major parties, Liberal and Labor, have both shown absolute contempt for the coming election. Both left their preselection processes to the last available minute, having known the

date of the election since the proclamation created the new Council. They were then both embroiled in internal issues, which slowed down their preselection processes, resulting in their candidates having less than four weeks to campaign. Obviously, Labor and Liberal are relying on high levels of voter inertia to get them across the line. They’re both expecting to have one candidate elected in each Ward, for very little effort. The candidates are a fascinating mix of life and professional experience and enthusiasm, all of whom

declare that they have the best interests of the Central Coast at heart. The candidates that do get elected on September 9 could set the tone for the Coast’s future for the next 10 years. The outcome of the September 9 election will have a pivotal impact on how the community’s needs are served well into its future for infrastructure, environmental protection, open space, social cohesion, employment, and transport. We’ve asked each candidate to answer three questions that will, hopefully, shed some light on what they consider to be the important issues for their

ward and for the region as a whole. Whether or not their answers resonate with your views may be one way of screening who to vote for. The Central Coast Community has spent the past 16 months without elected representation and it now has an opportunity to ensure that those 15 seats around the table are filled by the most deserving candidates who will truly serve the needs and aspirations of each of the Central Coast’s unique communities, not just those of the NSW Government and developers. Source: Jackie Pearson, journalist

Community Environment Network September is Biodiversity month! September is Biodiversity Month - a great time of year to get outdoors and celebrate the biodiversity of the Central Coast. We are fortunate to have magnificent National Parks and COSS lands (Coastal Open Space Scheme) as well as wetlands, waterways, rock platforms and marine environments - just to name a few of the diverse landscapes at our doorstep that you can explore for free!. Biodiversity is also critical to providing “ecosystem services” for us - clean water, clean air, our agriculture systems that provide food and a range of other services - some still to be fully research. These are just some of the reasons why we should care - and why our decision makers should make protecting biodiversity a priority. CEN has been disappointed to learn that Transport NSW have approved the controversial Kangy Angy Intercity Fleet Rail Facility without any further exhaustive research into alternate sites. This decision shows a disregard to the threatened species on the site, the local community or for the dangers of increased flooding in the area. We will continue to work with the local residents to urge the government to find an alternate and better solution. Threatened Species day is also on 7 September. One of the biggest threats to our biodiversity is climate change - and the predicted impacts including sea level rise, global warming, increased frequency and severity of storms and ocean acidification. We urge you to support the work of CEN - get involved, become a member or make a donation to continue the important work that we are doing to protect the environment. John Asquith, Chairman

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Sun, 1 October Rockpool Discovery Walk 10 am -11 am Bateau Bay

A Bioblitz comprises a group of scientists, naturalists, “citizen scientists”, students and community volunteers working together to discover, identify and record the diversity of living things within an area. We will be joining together with local experts to document as many species of flora and fauna as possible within a 24 hour period. This could include... birds, plants, fungi, frogs, reptiles, rock platform organisms, spotlighting, survey of hollows.... and lots more!

Mon, 2 October Rockpool Discovery Walk 11:00 am -12:00 noon Bateau Bay Tue, 3 October Rockpool Discovery Walk 12:00 noon -1:00 pm Bateau Bay For many events there is a charge. These charges vary so please check the website for details. Bookings are essential

You can get involved! - You don’t need to be an expert! If you would like to be added to our contact list for the BioBlitz email: bioblitz@cen.org.au

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

• Displays • Aquaria • Wet Touch Table • Craft • Plasters • Rockpool walks • Junior Marine Scientist Quiz • Audio Visual Room • Whale bones, Shark jaws & more !! More info: www.ccmdc.org.au

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Upcoming Plant Sales CEN office, Ourimbah: 16 September Umina Beach Markets * 17 Sept * 19 Nov More information: email nursery@cen. org.au

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Voters confused about which Ward they should vote in entral Coast New Independents’ candidate for Wyong Ward, Ms Louise Greenaway, said she believed many voters remained confused about which Ward they should vote in on September 9.

Ms Greenaway said she urged voters to check which ward they are enrolled in before the election. “After Gosford and Wyong councils were merged, the Central Coast was divided into five new wards for voting” Ms Greenaway said. “Many people will find themselves in a Ward they were not expecting to be in,” she said.

“Most people are dumbfounded when they learn that North Gosford, Narara, Niagara Park, Wyoming and Lisarow are in Wyong Ward. “Wyong ward is huge and includes Watanobbi and Warnervale. “Another point of confusion is that parts of the suburb of East Gosford are actually in Gosford West ward. “Voters are advised to allow extra time to vote due to the confusion that is anticipated at the booths. “To find out which ward you are in, and who the candidates are, go to vote.nsw.info or ring 1300 135 736,” she said. Source: Media release, Aug 23 Louise Greenaway, New Independents candidate, Wyong Ward

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Administrator reports on achievements under administration entral Coast Council has set a solid foundation for the new Council to build on, according to a report presented by the Administrator to the final Council meeting before the Local Government election.

Mr Reynold’s report detailed the governance arrangements in place across Council, the fully-funded capital works program and the service delivery and community infrastructure delivered by staff. He said they had been the highlights of the Administration period of the new Central Coast Council. Mr Reynolds said the achievements were a credit to the over 2,000 staff who had delivered high-quality services to the community while the organisation was undergoing

major internal transformation. “The priority of this Administration period has been to build a solid foundation for the newly elected Council, and I believe that has been achieved,” Mr Reynolds said. “Both former Councils did almost everything differently, and there are currently over 150 internal projects underway to bring processes and systems together,” he said. “New legislative and governance requirements are now in place so we can operate as a single Council, we have implemented a new brand, vision and values, and aligned customer service processes so that residents and businesses can deal with Council more efficiently. “The community can have confidence that Council’s finances are sound and strong. “As a unified Council, we have hugely increased buying

power which is already paying off, with a record $208 million capital works program rolling out across the Coast.” Mr Reynolds said sites had been confirmed for a Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre on the Gosford waterfront, and a Regional Library in the Gosford CBD. The improvement of transport infrastructure, including roads, shared pathways and cycle ways, had been a priority, and was expected to remain so under the new Council, as the population of the Coast continues to grow. “The strong financial position of our new organisation has allowed us to take major steps to support more investment than ever before. “Road renewal expenditure has actually increased by 60 per cent, from $16 million to $26 million,” Mr Reynolds said. “Our community’s quality of

life has been greatly enhanced by the major improvements in the road network, playgrounds, parks and sporting fields, our waterways and the investment in our water and sewer network, to secure the water supply for our growing region. “Council’s performance has been recognised with a number of awards. “This is a testament to the creativity and professionalism of our staff, almost all of whom are Coast residents, giving an added incentive to make sure the Coast and its Council are the very best they can be. “I look forward with confidence to a bright future for the Central Coast and its Council and express my gratitude for the opportunity to have served as the Administrator in this formative period.” Source: Media release, Aug 30 Central Coast Council media

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Voting arrangements

Vale Bob Ward

lags were flown at half-mast on Central Coast Council buildings on Wednesday, September 6, to honour the late Gosford Councillor, Mr Bob Ward. Mr Ward passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1. He had been diagnosed early in 2017 with mesothelioma. Council representatives attended the funeral of the former Gosford Councillor, held at Star of the Sea Church, Terrigal, to pay tribute to his commitment to Council and the community. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said that he found Mr Ward’s local knowledge and passion for the Central Coast invaluable when the new Council was formed, and he had left a lasting legacy to be proud of. “Bob was well liked and respected for the work he did in the community,” Mr Reynolds said. “He was a real gentleman,” he said. “He was keen to serve on

the Local Representation Committee and his advice and commitment served the new Central Coast Council well. “As well as his role on the Local Representative Committee, Bob served as one of Council’s representatives on the Joint Regional Planning Panel, where he brought his dedicated local experience to bear on important development proposals. “I would like to thank him for his dedication and service to the Coast community in a number of roles over a number of years. “Bob has left a long and lasting legacy as a passionate advocate for the Central Coast

community and will be missed. “On behalf of Central Coast Council, I extend our deepest condolences to Bob’s family and friends at this time.” Mr Bob Ward was elected to Gosford City Council in September 2012 and was Deputy Mayor for two years. He was the Chairman of Council’s Employment and Economic Development Committee. Mr Ward was appointed, as one of the Central Coast Council’s two representatives, on the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel, in June, 2016. Mr Ward was also a member of Central Coast Council’s Local Representation Committee and Chairman of Council’s Community Working Group. In a Gosford Council End of Term Report in 2016, Mr Ward cited his proudest moment as Councillor. “Projects that I have been especially proud of during my term were the approval of the triple tower Waterside development by the Joint Regional Planning Panel on a site that has become an eyesore for the community,

and the redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval, including the construction of a new grandstand, with state-of-theart facilities, funded through Federal, State and Gosford City Council grants,” Mr Ward had said. Many friends and community members used social media, following Mr Ward’s passing, to express their condolences to Mr Ward’s family and their respect for his significant contributions to the local community. He was described as a great mentor to the young, who approached his duties with energy and enthusiasm. In addition to his roles with Council, Mr Ward was a longterm member of Rotary and contributed to many other community organisations, including the Top Blokes Foundation, which he championed as a cause that would improve young men’s mental health and reduce their anti-social and risk-taking behaviours. Source: Media release, Sep 6 Central Coast Council media Facebook/Bob Ward

orthern Central Coast residents are reminded that early voting for the NSW Local Council Election is now open for those who cannot vote on election day, which is September 9. There is no internet voting for NSW council elections, and you can only vote at the polling places allocated to your council area or ward,” said NSW Electoral Commissioner, Mr John Schmidt. “So if you can’t get to a polling place on election day, it is important that you plan to vote beforehand,’ Mr Schmidt said. Mr Schmidt said he encouraged residents who wished to vote by post to do so without delay. “Anyone who wants to apply for a postal vote should do so soon,” he said. “While applications close at 5:00pm on Monday, September 4, people in remote locations with limited mail services, need to act quickly in order to receive and return their ballot papers in time,” Mr Schmidt said. “Everyone who has requested a postal vote should receive their postal vote pack in the next few days.”

We recommend you allocate your preferences as follows BALLOT PAPER FOR

Local Government Election held 9 September 2017

Election of 3 Councillors Gosford East Ward Central Coast GROUP A

LIBERAL

GROUP A

GROUP B

GROUP B 1

GROUP B

GRO GROUP C

GGROUP C

GROUP D

GROUP E

THE GREENS

LABOUR

STL

GROUP D

GROUP E

GROUP F

GALE COLLINS Rebecca LIBERAL

BRAUND Claire INDEPENDENT

SMITH MITH Jane INDEPENDENT NDEPENDE

PEARSON Stephen THE GREENS

SUNDSTROM Jefferey LABOR

AIKEN Patrick STL

DELANEY Kerry Anne LIBERAL

BULL Diane INDEPENDENT

AWLER Mitchell Mi LAWLER NDEPENDE INDEPENDENT

SINCLAIR Robina THE GREENS

COLLINS Victoria LABOR

LINDAHL Gary STL

HABIB Danielle

HIDGEY Susan S CHIDGEY NDEPENDE INDEPENDENT

JONES Terrance THE GREENS

MACFADYEN James LABOR

WHITALL Denis STL

MARCHANT Colin LIBERAL

GROUP B

INDEPENDENT BRAUND Claire INDEPENDENT

BULL Diane INDEPENDENT HABIB Danielle INDEPENDENT

FORTEY INDEPEN

Postal voting applications must be made to the NSW Electoral Commission by 5pm Monday, September 4. Irrespective of the ward a voter lives in, they can pre-poll at any of the following locations: Blue Haven Community Hall, 1 Aspley Court; 26 The Entrance Rd; Central Coast Returning Officer’s office, 2/1 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah; Toukley Presbyterian Church, 37 Victoria Ave; and, Wyong Pre-poll, 11-13 Hely Street. Other locations include: Gosford Showground; Sydney Town Hall; Terrigal 50-plus Learning and Leisure Centre; The Erina Centre meeting room three; and Woy Woy Stadium. Pre-poll venues will be open from 8:30am to 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday. Pre-polling will operate extended hours on Friday, September 8, closing at 6:00pm. On Election Day, polling places will be open from 8:00am until 6:00pm. Source: Media release, Aug 25 John Schmidt, NSW Electoral Commission Website, Aug 28 Votensw.info, find a pre-polling venue Media release, Aug 27 Central Coast Council media

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Lucy Wicks and Malcolm Turnbull b lied. Prices have gone up, pollution has gone up and reliability has gone down. Hurting local businesses costs local jobs. Senator Deborah O’Neill Senator for NSW Shadow Assistant Minister for Innovation Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health www.facebook.com/SenatorDebONeill Email: senator.o’neill@aph.gov.au www.facebook.com/SenatorDebONeill Email: senator.o’neill@aph.gov.au

Climate Change and Energy

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Mark Butler MP

Anne Charlton

Norman Koslowski

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy

Labor Candidate for Robertson

Energy Cost Saving Consultant

Join me for a discussion about climate change and energy policy. When:

Tuesday 19th September 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Location:

Killcare SLSC 81 Beach Dr, Killcare

RSVP:

alison.small@aph.gov.au or 4367 4565 Join us for some refreshments.

Authorised by Senator Deborah O’Neill, 4 Ilya Avenue, Erina 2250

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Gosford East Profile

he Gosford East Ward encompasses the suburbs and localities of Avoca Beach, Bensville, Bouddi, Box Head, Copacabana, Daleys Point, Davistown, Empire Bay, Erina, Erina Heights, Green Point, Hardys Bay, Holgate, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Kincumber, Kincumber South, MacMasters Beach, Matcham, North Avoca, Picketts Valley, Pretty Beach, Saratoga, St Huberts Island, Terrigal, Wagstaffe and Yattalunga, and parts

of the localities of Lisarow, Springfield and Wamberal. This ward has a population of 65,779, with a population density of 6.30 persons per hectare and a land area of 10,445 hectares (104km2) according to the 2016 Census data. There are nineteen candidates registered, broken up into six groups with one ungrouped Independent. Polling places for Gosford East Ward include: 1st Terrigal Scout Hall, Avoca Beach Public School, Brentwood Village, Chertsey Public School, Copacabana Public School,

Davistown Progress Hall, Empire Bay Public School, Erina Community Trust Hall, Erina Heights Public School, Erina High School Assembly Hall, Ettalong Public School, Gosford East Public School, Gosford Green Point Community Centre, Holgate Public School, Kincumber Public School, Kincumber Youth Centre, Saratoga Community Hall, Sydney Town Hall, Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and Learning Centre, Terrigal Public School, The Entrance Public School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College- The Entrance Campus, Wagstaffe Community Hall, Wamberal Memorial Hall, Wamberal

Public School and Woy Woy South Public School. Each group and individual candidate was asked to respond to the following questions: Q. What do you consider to be the most important issue facing the Ward you would be elected to represent? Q. What do you consider to be the most important issue facing the Central Coast Local Government Area Q. How would you, if elected to Council, set about addressing that issue for (a) your Ward, (b) the region? Their individual responses follow:

CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL ELECTION Saturday, 9th September 2017 Budgewoi Ward, Gosford East Ward, Gosford West Ward, The Entrance Ward, Wyong Ward Election of 15 Councillors You need to be enrolled to vote for the council where you live

Pat Aiken Group F Save Tuggerah Lakes Running with: Gary Lindahl and Denis Whitnall A. Our water and sewage services are regularly subject to breakages as they have reached end of life. Roads are maintained in a piecemeal manner and many suburbs are flood liable with little flood mitigation. Brisbane Water has been neglected over many years with loss of navigation, reduced amenity and a regular overflow of sewage. The lack of gross pollutant traps ensures a range of pollutants enter our waterways with every storm and our waterfront reserves are not complimented by sufficient amenities. A. We have world class beaches but little has been done to improve amenity.

To check your enrolment details visit our website or call us. If you are not on the roll in NSW or your current enrolment details are not correct you may be eligible to enrol or up-date your details when you vote early or on election day. To newly enrol, or up-date your details on the spot, just bring your NSW photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card showing your current address, and be ready to provide Australian citizenship details if you were born overseas.

Voting on election day Voting will take place on Saturday, 9th September 2017 between the hours of 8am and 6pm. On election day you must vote at a polling place for your council, or your ward if your council is divided. There is no absent voting at local government (council) elections. To check your enrolment details visit our website or call us.

Polling Places A list of polling places for your council or ward is available by visiting our website or calling us.

Voting before election day Postal Voting and Pre-Poll Voting You may be entitled to a postal or pre-poll vote. For details visit our website or call us.

Voting early in person Pre-poll voting begins on Monday, 28th August 2017 and ends at 6pm Friday, 8th September 2017. You can vote in person at the following location(s). Not all pre-poll venues are open for the whole pre-poll voting period. For specific operating dates and times of each pre-poll venue visit our website or call us.

Pre-Poll venues Blue Haven Community Hall

1 Apsley Court, Blue Haven NSW 2262

Central Coast Returning Officer’s Office

2/1 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259

The Erina Centre, Meeting Room 3 Gosford Pre-Poll

The Hive, Erina Fair, North South Road, Erina NSW 2250 Old Tote Rooms, Gosford Showground Showground Road, Gosford NSW 2250

Terrigal 50+ Learning and Leisure Centre The Entrance Pre-Poll Toukley Presbyterian Church Woy Woy Pre-Poll Wyong Pre-Poll

Duffys Road, Terrigal NSW 2260 26 The Entrance Road, The Entrance NSW 2261 37 Victoria Avenue, Toukley NSW 2263 Woy Woy Stadium, Oval Avenue, Woy Woy NSW 2256 11-13 Hely Street, Wyong NSW 2259

You can also vote early, and on election day, at Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Marconi Room (entry from Druitt Street) from Monday, 28 August 2017. For more details visit our website or call us.

Voting by Post You can apply online for a postal vote from www.votensw.info or by calling 1300 135 736. Your application must be completed and received by the NSW Electoral Commission no later than 5pm Monday, 4th September 2017.

Voting is compulsory Voting is compulsory for all electors where elections are being held. The penalty for not voting is $55.

Candidates A full list of candidates for your council or ward is available by visiting our website or calling us.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEETS Each candidate’s information sheet is available for viewing on our website or at the Returning Officer’s office.

Information: www.votensw.info or call 1300 135 736 For enquiries in languages other than English call our interpreting service 13 14 50 For hearing and speech impaired enquiries, call us via the National Relay Service on 13 36 77 Peter Swan Returning Officer

Claire Braund - Group B Next Generation Independents Running with: Diane Bull and Danielle Habib A. Aside from the major centre of Gosford, East Ward is comprised of many ‘villages’ who all have different local issues. Many of these are specific to their waterfront / public land areas such as development versus preservation of the natural environment, maintenance of public facilities and services, and accessibility and transport. If you take this up a level, the big issue is around how the views, expertise and knowledge of residents and ratepayers to address the many small problems which over-time can become a giant headache, are heard, understood and acted on in Council.

We need to revitalise our beaches and waterways and can do this if we introduce a long-term dredging campaign. Dredge the channels and put the sand on our beaches. Our unique Coastal Open Space System is overrun with feral pests and weeds, provides little amenity in the form of walking and cycling trails and every year presents a major bush-fire hazard due to the level of hazard reduction carried out. If properly managed these major natural assets have the potential to boost local business and local jobs. Poor governance is demonstrated by a severe inability to engage our community and openly discuss the many challenges this region faces. The new Code of Conduct introduced by the Administrator imposes an iron fisted approach to any whistleblower councillor. Gosford Councils $1.4billion in missing assets and missing millions cannot just be swept under the table and ignored until the ICAC delivers it findings. We cannot move forward financially, socially, environmentally or culturally without transparency of local government. A. The Central Coast is sandwiched between Newcastle and Sydney and lacks a clear identify both internally and externally. We also compete for services and facilities between the north (Wyong) and south (Gosford) and lack strong advocates into the state and federal government systems. This means we are often disadvantage by poor planning and policy decisions. Good examples are the rail facility at flood prone Kangy Angy (rather than Warnervale) and the ATO and NSW Finance Office on the former waterfront public school site (rather than in Gosford CBD). A. Local Government is about putting people first. Here are some ideas that combine the resources of Council and the ingenuity of local people that don’t cost the earth or take years to deliver. Establish ward or precinct committees fed by local groups; Progress Associations, sports and member clubs and cultural and arts groups to inform on multiple issues. Invest in ICT infrastructure, smart mobile Apps and web -based systems so councillors and council staff have access to the right technologies to manage interactions with thousands of residents and ratepayers. Advocate strongly for the Central Coast as a region in its own right.

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LUCY WICKS MP

Federal Member for Robertson

Level 3, 69 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford NSW 2250 4322 2400

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Rebecca Gale Collins Liberal Party Running with Kerry Anne Delaney and Colin Marchant The Liberal candidates

understand the community needs, and will work with all levels of Government to fight for our fair share of funding on the Central Coast, including where it’s needed the most across the Gosford East Ward. Issues my team is passionate about tackling include

the Terrigal traffic divert, redevelopment of Terrigal Haven, and Avoca foreshore redevelopment. The Central Coast Council is the third largest Council in New South Wales with a residential population of 334,000. We need to deliver for

ratepayers with better roads, infrastructure and community engagement and above all to ensure every dollar of the Council budget is spent to benefit Central Coast locals. Liberal Councillors will ensure Central Coast Council is delivering key infrastructure projects across our Central Coast region, and that local government is financially sound. Our Liberal candidates will ensure the $204 million Capital Works budget is spent in our Central Coast region. Only a strong Liberal Council will protect and grow our $9.6 billion in assets.

Liberal Party candidates will be out in the community engaging with as many Coasties as possible to hear what issues matters most to people across the Central Coast region. With over 15 years of community engagement experience, I enjoy connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds. My work experience includes a small business events management company, Federal Government, education, employment and disability sector.

SUE WYNN FOR BUDGEWOI

CATH CONNOR FOR THE ENTRANCE

STEPHEN PEARSON

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FOR GOSFORD EAST

KATE DA COSTA FOR GOSFORD WEST

GREENS ON COUNCIL

The Greens do not take donations from developers, businesses or corporations. Visit our website or follow us on facebook.com/CentralCoastGreens to hear about our policies, campaign and events. The Greens rely on volunteers – get in touch if you would like to help: CENTRALCOAST.NSW.GREENS.ORG.AU | (02) 9045 6999

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Authorised by S Pearson, 41 Hardys Bay Parade, Killcare NSW 2257.

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Stephen Pearson Group D The Greens Running with: Robina Sinclair and Terry Jones A. There are many issues for this large ward. All the issues have importance but a topic continually being raised is the protection of our environment and overdevelopment. A. The most critical issue is governance. There is deep cynicism about how this Council and previous Councils have operated. Can we achieve a Council that works for the community in an accountable, transparent and truly consultative way? Good governance will also lead to good outcomes and getting things done. A. The Liberal’s mega Council

is a mega mess. Part of the mess is the huge workload Councillors will face and the requirement to be across not just ward issues but more regional issues like the Warnervale airport debacle. My qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and experience in senior roles in all sizes of enterprises will enable me to tackle that workload at a ward level and across the region. We need to get Council back on track to address the critical infrastructure, planning, financial management and service underperformance issues. The Council will demerge at some point in the future but, post September 9, we must have a Council that performs to the highest standards of ethical behaviour in all its dealings. The Greens take a positive set of policies to the Council. I believe that working with other Councillors of good will we can deliver so much more for the region. We should be an innovation powerhouse with a great quality of life, local jobs, fantastic natural environment and sustainable development.

INDEPENDENT TEAM

HOLSTEIN GOSFORD WEST WARD

Lorraine WILSON

Chris HOLSTEIN

Bob PUFFETT

leave politics for parties, Council for the Community

KEEP PARTY POLITICS OUT OF COUNCIL NEW INDEPENDENTS Gosford West Ward

Gosford East Ward

• Immediate closure of Mangrove Mountain waste facility pending ICAC investigation Gary CHESTNUT Town planner, scientist, business manager and expert in local government law

• Defend the village character and lifestyle of the Peninsula

• Tackle parking congestion

Jane SMITH Teacher, Marine Scientist, environmental planner

• Protect our scenic bushland and open space • Involve local communities in planning for sustainable development

• Protect our agricultural land

Currently studying at Sydney University majoring in chemistry, government and science

• No mining in our rural and water catchment areas

traffic

• Development to enhance our quality of life, not diminish it

• Resolve flooding issues across the Peninsula

Ferran THORNYCROFT

and

Mitchell LAWLER Electrician, volunteer with MacMasters Beach Rural Fire Service

• Provide recreation and community facilities for families and young people

• Consider the needs of the community through community consultation

• Protect our rural valley lifestyles

Lisa WRILEY Environmental educator and active waste recycler

• Revitalise Gosford City Centre as an active cultural and commercial hub

• Establish a 5 year plan to reseal all roads

Sue CHIDGEY Retired charity fundraising coordinator, President Brisbane Water Historical Society

HOW TO VOTE! Gosford West Ward

Gosford East Ward

GROUP A

GROUP C

INDEPENDENT

Jean MACLEOD Community advocate

CHESTNUT Gary INDEPENDENT

SMITH Jane INDEPENDENT

THORNYCROFT Ferran

INDEPENDENT

LAWLER Mitchell INDEPENDENT

WRILEY Lisa INDEPENDENT

CHIDGEY Sue INDEPENDENT

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Jane Smith Group C New Independents Running with Mitchell Lawler and Susan Chidgey A. Gosford East ward covers a lot of coastal and nearby areas that are under pressure from population growth and development. It is critical that we plan for population growth without destroying the things that residents and communities value. Residents are feeling that their voices are not being heard. Future planning should keep the mix of residential, rural and environmental areas. We need better planning for transport and providing recreation and community facilities. A. We need better governance and decision making that is open, transparent and accountable. Too many decisions are being made behind closed doors. We have seen the wastage of ratepayer funds on projects that were not in the interests of residents and decision makers having forums with developers

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whilst getting rid of community Advisory Committees. Over the next few years, Council will be preparing a new Comprehensive LEP (the key planning rules for the Central Coast) and this needs to have a high level of community involvement to make sure that we get it right. We need a plan for the future that protects the things that we value and that make the Central Coast unique. We need sustainable development that returns planning to the people rather than Councils allowing developers to determine how our local neighbourhoods change. Planning needs to ensure that infrastructure, including roads and drainage, are provided before development proceeds. It needs to protect our drinking water catchment and agricultural lands, our scenic bushland, open space, lagoons and waterways. A. I want to see Council support local community associations and resident groups including working with these groups to bring their communities together to identify priorities for now and a future vision for their area. It is a priority for me to make sure that Council has better governance and is more open, transparent and accountable. I would ensure that there is a high level of community involvement in developing the new planning rules for the Central Coast, restore

Council Advisory Committees that include community representatives with skills, knowledge and expertise, invest in technology that models our transport infrastructure including traffic flows. That way, when new development is proposed, we can truly assess the cumulative impact of increased traffic, parking and public transport

Jeff Sundstrom Group E Labor Running with Victoria Collins and Jim MacFadyen A. In the Gosford East Ward we need to address the maintenance of our roads and pathways. Some roads place pedestrians and cyclists in real danger. The dangers include inappropriate speed limits, pot holes (of course) and maintenance of bush verges

needs I would carry out a review of recreation facilities and usage, including sporting fields, to see how we meet growing demand. Lobby for stronger protection of our drinking water catchment and agricultural lands and encourage the growth of this industry for a sustainable future,

in locations including but not exclusively Avoca Drive in Kincumber. A. Apart from the obvious Roads, Rates and Rubbish, the most important issue would be the abandonment of the community by the majority elected councillors. Council has walked away from our wants and needs. Council community committees should be part of any good Council I would support reinstating such committees and am appalled that they had been disbanded. A. Fixing the dangers on the roads can be done by using best practices in road repairs, addressing drainage and looking at ways to reduce vehicular traffic. Fixing community consultation is as easy as being available and responsive to the residents and local businesses.

Gosford West Profile

osford West Ward encompasses the suburbs and localities of Bar Point, Blackwall, Booker Bay, Calga, Cheero Point, Cogra Bay, East Gosford, Ettalong Beach, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Greengrove, Gunderman, Horsfield Bay, Kariong, Koolewong, Little Wobby, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain, Marlow, Mooney Mooney, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mount White, Patonga, Pearl Beach, Peats Ridge, Phegans Bay, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Spencer, Tascott, Umina Beach, Upper Mangrove, Wendoree Park, West Gosford, Wondabyne, Woy Woy and Woy Woy Bay, the Central Coast Council area parts of the localities of Ten Mile Hollow and Wisemans Ferry, and parts of the localities of Central Mangrove, Kulnura, North Gosford, Somersby and Springfield.

EXPERIENCE

COMMITMENT

COMMON SENSE

“Everyone welcomes new blood into the council, but it will also need an aspect of experience and I know Chris Holstein can deliver that to the new Central Coast Council”

“Holstein has always been committed to the greater good for all the Central Coast, and I say this having known and worked with him in the community for over 20 years”

³ ,¶YH NQRZQ &KULV VLQFH WKH 0DULQHUV NLFNHG Rৼ on the Central Coast, he is a man that exercises common sense in his thinking and his actions. He is what this new council needs.”

Laurie Maher

Bob Graham

Lawrie McKinna

WE endorse CHRIS HOLSTEIN vote 1 group b GOSFORD WEST WARD

Authorised by Peter Mulholland, 3 Banks Close, Kariong

This ward has a population listing of 66,814, with a population density of 0.84 persons per hectare and a land area of 79,150 hectares (791 km2) according to the 2016 Census data. There are twenty five candidates registered, broken up into seven groups, with two ungrouped. Polling places are open from 8:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, 9 September. Polling places for Gosford West are located at: Booker Bay Pre-School, Brisbane Water Secondary College-Umina and Woy Woy Campuses, CalgaMount White Bush Fire Brigade, Chertsey Public School, Empire Bay Public School, Erina High School Assembly Hall, Ettalong Public School, Glenvale Special School, Gosford East Public School, Henry Kendall High School, Kariong Public School, Kulnura Public Hall, Mangrove Mountain Public Hall, Mooney Mooney Public School, Pearl Beach Community Centre, Peats Ridge Public School, Point Clare Scout Hall, Somersby Public School, South Woy Woy Progress Association Hall, Spencer Community Hall, Sydney Town Hall, TAFE NSW Hunter Institute Gosford Campus-Building F, The Entrance Public School, Umina Beach Public School, Umina Community Hall, Umina Uniting Church, Woy Woy South Public School and Wyoming Public School. Each group and individual candidate was asked to respond to the following questions: Q. What do you consider to be the most important issue facing the Ward you would be elected to represent? Q. What do you consider to be the most important issue facing the Central Coast Local Government Area Q. How would you, if elected to Council, set about addressing that issue for (a) your Ward, (b) the region? Their individual responses follow:

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ADVERTISEMENT hen this photo was taken, I was confident that by exposing my allegations to my readers who are voters in the Gosford Local Government Area, the systemic abuse of due process related to DA 11923/2001 and improper conduct would be investigated. Driven by letters of support from angry ratepayers, including some of the people now standing for election and re-election on September 9, some people are now making noises about the Piles Creek incident. Yet, they were nowhere public during the years that I exposed, in several local newspapers, how Council management misled the State Coroner. In fact, I published these words in disgust: "Perhaps the Coroner was happy to be misled". How many elected representatives were troubled by the fact that Gosford Council Management were telling the Coroner that they, the Council, had no knowledge or experience in the use or application of concrete to protect the structural integrity of three corrugated steel pipes which collapsed beneath the road in Piles Creek, Somersby? How many overtly wanted to know about the evidence I had published, supported with instructive photographs, of two eight foot diameter culvert pipes which were lined with concrete in the invert when placed beneath Peats Ridge Rd, Mooney Mooney Creek, in 1962 by the RTA, and certainly patched with new concrete at least once in the time after the concrete wore away as designed? I am reminding family and friends of the deceased, and all voters who are looking for some direction, that council road maintenance staff will have inspected these rotting culvert pipes at least fifteen times during the period after council became responsible for checking this section of its roads and structures, at least twice every twelve months. There are a lot of people making promises to voters if elected, and a lot more who have been on Gosford Council before but are now just talking up those so called "good candidates" they know. In over fifteen years, I have never promised my readers anything. I even baulked at recommending people for support, even though politicians and their supporters do it all the time. That's what they were doing littering roads and footpaths with illegal campaign material on power poles, road reserves and railway fences during Federal, State and Local elections.

"You, the people, let Gosford Council management and Councillors deny our due process rights in public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Too many of us die fighting the shonks and cheats we keep putting back in government â&#x20AC;&#x153;WHY can't we change?"

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This old WW2 Veteran, Louis Phillip Verdunne JAMES, made a very public call for all your help for over more than ten years, which never came

“DON’T LET THE BASTARDS GET AWAY WITH IT.” Have a look at the photo of my now dead father. Before he died, he was reduced to begging all politicians outside the oldest Parliament in this country for help to fight Gosford Council, the same council which, with the Environmental Protection Authority, are under the pump by ICAC over the waste being dumped at the Peats Ridge Golf Course. I am still not going to promise my readers anything, but I will remind you that I have demonstrated that if ratepayers really want change, just like the return of the stolen rehabilitation beds to Woy Woy Public Hospital, all you need to do is resolve to act in common

purpose and vote below the line for new, uncontaminated, political blood. You must select people whom you expect to take their constituents’ directions and put them into practice. None of the old school politicians are that sort of representative. Chris, haven't lost a red cent, Holstein certainly isn't as he demonstrated that he was comfortable benefiting from illegally placed core flutes. Like so many candidates, they enjoyed council and police turning deaf, dumb and blind, for four weeks at election time. Perhaps it is time for some writs to be served

on the next candidates who enjoy an unfair advantage from dodgy placement of advertising, in much the same way that Federal politicians are paying the price because they did not do due process and make sure they were not actually "eligible to serve another country" as is required in Section 44 of the Australian Constitution Act. Voters, you have your vote, and how you exercise it is entirely up to you. Please make the effort to direct all your own preferences. The value you put on your vote is the value you put on yourselves. Please do not leave others to the mercy of untrustworthy elected representatives.

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Gary Chestnut – Group A New Independents Running with: Ferran Thornycroft and Lisa Wriley A. The most important issue facing the Ward is the lack of local jobs. Historically the previous Councillors gave incentives to developers to build high rise in Gosford. The only outcome was developers made bigger profits. I would redirect and implement incentives to existing small business and start-up companies. A. The most important issue facing the Council is the ongoing saga with Mangrove Mountain Landfill. As an elected Councillor, I would be able to inform the elected Councillors on matters that I am not able to discuss publically. Once informed I believe the Council can then make an informed decision on the best way forward. In my opinion the only way forward is for the Council to support a Commission of Inquiry. A Commission of Inquiry will enable any backroom deals or confidential information to be made public. But more importantly recommendations can be

presented on what needs to happen to clean up the site and ensure mistakes that have happened in the past are not repeated in the future. A. I believe you need to set aside party politics and egos and work with whoever is elected for the benefit of all residents of the Central Coast. You need to listen to different viewpoints, probe and find out the facts. The newly-elected Councillors need to build trust amongst themselves but more importantly trust with the Community. Decisions need to be made in open Council for the benefit of all residents.

Kate da Costa - Group C The Greens Running with: Ruth Herman and Wendy Rix A. Managing such a huge area with very different needs, from Mangrove Mountain and the Hawkesbury villages to the increasingly dense residential area of the Peninsula, and the CBD of Gosford, without letting Gosford City eclipse the rest of the ward. A. Achieving truly sustainable development in the face of climate change and growing population pressures. A. The solution to balancing the needs of the residents, businesses and nature across the Coast is no different to the

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solution for Gosford West Ward and cannot be done Ward by Ward, in isolation. We need to acknowledge the true cost and value of clean water, clean air and a healthy natural environment, and ensure that our planning controls in the new integrated LEP reflect those costs and values. We will ensure that environmental impacts, particularly on water sources, are genuinely measured and transparently discussed. We need to recognise that healthy communities need infrastructure in place, before housing and industrial estates are rolled out. This includes planning for public transport, commuter parking, cycle ways and pedestrians access. We need to make sure that ordinary residents, and the natural environment, have as much say in planning the future of our region as business and developers, through mechanisms like precinct committees that are integrated into decision making. We need to have plans, and stick to them, not change them at the whim of a new Councillor or business interest. We need to change the culture of Council to one of genuine consultation and financial transparency.

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Group E Independent Running with: Helen Macnair and Sarah Rimmer A. I’ve been a resident, a local business woman, a mother and a community member in Gosford West Ward since 1999. I have a deep love for our spectacular natural environment, from our beaches, to our national parks, our farm lands, to our fisheries, oyster farms and our heritage coastal seaside townships. I’m a passionate and active local resident, a volunteer and coffee shop owner, currently employing 17 staff including three adult apprentices. I’m an active local resident and small business operator with a strong connection to the community in Gosford West Ward. I believe in building our local economy, providing real and meaningful long-term local jobs, preserving and enhancing our local natural beauty and tourist attractions, long-term planning for infrastructure, including better public transport, better education and an international quality university on the Central Coast. Just this year to assist struggling young kids, I have given 96 kids free cooking classes. I have also given over 10 teenagers free barista training, to help them find jobs in the hospitality industry. I promise to bring to my role as an independent councillor, open ears, an open mind and heart, professionalism, transparency, dedication and first and foremost the best interests for our community and the future of our region. I will ensure Central Coast

Council is a customer service oriented, accountable, professional and transparent organisation, serving its residents and using our resources for the best long term outcomes for our community. I’m hard working, diligent, honest and approachable. I will be a true representative for your needs and I will strive to ensure Central Coast Council works for our community’s best interests now and in the planning for the future.

Chris Holstein - Group B Independent Running with Lorraine Wilson and Bob Puffett A. The issues are many from Woy Woy rail underpass, channel access for Brisbane Water, Mangrove tip answers, Brisbane Water Drive upgrade, road improvements around the redeveloped Gosford Hospital, cycle ways, performing arts centre, Gosford waterfront’s future, development in general, to name a few, but down to the very local issues of Spencer wharf, for example. If I am to define that in one issue, it will be delivering the community link to council in that elected representation to listen, liaise and act on all those matters and more. A. For the region it will be for those elected in the five different wards finding common ground, acting as

one, to deliver for the Central Coast as a whole. A. To address the above will require me, if elected, to work with all the other councillors to highlight the needs in the West Ward, and to understand their respective ward’s needs. To find common ground with other councillors beyond individual ideologies or political interests to move the Central Coast forward. To commit that in my role, as a councillor, to be available to listen to all citizens and use the 25 years’ experience in civic life basing my decisions on common sense and full understanding of the facts.

Christine Keene Independent ungrouped A. The most important issue facing Gosford West Ward, which includes Gosford City, is jobs. People live on the Central Coast because it offers a relaxing lifestyle in a beautiful location yet they spend hours a day commuting to work, often to Sydney. The unemployment level is very high and crime and drug use are rising. We must provide local employment opportunities for all ages. Continued P25

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Christine Keene Independent ungrouped From P16 A. Local jobs should be the main focus for the entire Central Coast. We must provide all residents the opportunity to work locally and contribute directly to the Central Coast community. We need to achieve a dramatic increase in the number of businesses operating on the Central Coast, commitment from these businesses to provide work experience programs for school leavers and all youth, police to work with businesses to understand their needs in providing a safe environment for their workers and correctional facilities to discuss with businesses opportunities they can provide for deserving individuals. A. Take stock of all available commercial and retail space. Council to work with owners to dust it off and make it presentable for renting to major businesses. List the space through local and Sydney-based agents.

Council to directly approach major business brands in Sydney. Council to offer incentives to businesses that relocate or establish branch offices on the Central Coast. Council to maintain strong relationships with businesses so they feel part of the community.

Troy MarquartGroup D Liberal Party Running with Susan Dengate and Jack Wilson A. As a staunch Coastie, I am appalled that Labor and the Greens have publically noted their desire to tamper with Australia Day from a Council level, even before the election has been held. This attack on Australia Day is an attack on our Australian values and gives local voters a snapshot of what to expect from Labor and the Greens in Council.

A. Over the past 15 years, with my wife Kylie, we have built a successful local business, Shoreline Sports Floors. It was born from hard work and dedication; positive attributes the Liberal team is looking to bring to Council Chambers. Using this as inspiration, my passion and goal is to ensure every dollar of the Council budget is spent to benefit Central Coast locals. A. As the Liberal candidate for the Gosford West Ward, I can pledge that our united team will protect the institution that is Australia Day and keep policy discussion on topic. Local roads, local infrastructure and local issues need to be debated by the new Council. A vote for our Liberal team will be a vote for a common sense Council. We must understand the community needs, and will work with all levels of government to fight for our fair share of funding on the Central Coast. Only a strong Liberal Council will protect and grow our $9.6b in assets, and ensure the $204m Capital Works budget is spent in our Central Coast region.

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Richard Mehrtens Group G Labor Party Running with: Vicki Scott and Brad Ernst A. As a local that lives and works in Gosford West Ward, I see the issues that our community faces every day. The last 12 months without an elected Council, and in the dying days of Gosford Council, we know how vital it is that the community has a strong voice in local government to stand up for proper services, transparency in decision making, and genuine consultation with the community. As a Labor Councillor, I will fight to bring accountability and transparency back to Council by changing procedures to ensure that we start off on the right foot and truly represent the community.

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More Council meetings need to be open to the community, fewer held behind closed doors and with active outreach and consultation with residents where they live about the issues that affect them. A. We need to make the amalgamation work for the community and for the region. We need to unite and work together so we get our fair share. Whatever peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion of the amalgamation, we have the opportunity to build a strong and hardworking Council that will make the Coast an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. We have everything we need right here on the Coast to make that happen. As one of the biggest employers and purchasers on the Coast, Central Coast Council should be looking here first when hiring and buying. We have locals who want to work, and businesses that want to grow. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I will be fighting for a Local Preference Policy that will mean that local workers and businesses get the first look at tenders and jobs.

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Carl Veugen Group F Save Tuggerah Lakes Running with: Daniel Johnson and John Caska A. Firstly there are the problems with the Mangrove Mountain Landfill and the illegal waste dumping at Spencer. Both of these issues need independent investigations, also there is the problem with the dangerously choked channel entrance to the Brisbane Water which needs to be fixed before lives are lost. Our roads need to be fixed: no more patch ups. A. To bring the whole community together to try to remove the us and them mentality which has existed within the whole of the Central Coast for years due to having two councils. Continued P18

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Other Regional News - In brief Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260. Given the

advent of a Central Coast Council, following is a

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

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

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Carl Veugen Group F Save Tuggerah Lakes The entire Central Coast is now one region and we all

need to work together to make the region the best it can be. A. Once elected, the first thing is to see the makeup of the new council and to establish a good working relationship with the other councillors. Then I will fight for my ward to get its fair share of the budget spending to address

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the issues the community feel are of most significance and require urgent attention. The region as a whole requires all the elected representatives to put their personal agenda’s aside and focus on the region not just their wards to make it the best place it can be.

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Pre-election day voting arrangements

One year, three months, four weeks and one day after its two Council’s were dismissed by the NSW Government and replaced by an Administrator, the community will be able to vote for the first-ever

A group of around 100 Central Coast residents have been working, since November 2016, to put together a Community Plan for Central Coast (CPCC).

Northern Central Coast residents are reminded that early voting for the NSW Local Council Election is now open for those who cannot vote on election day, which is September 9.

Voters confused about which Ward they should vote in

NRMA disputes candidate’s statement on Wyong roads

Coastal and youth policies released

Central Coast New Independents’ candidate for Wyong Ward, Ms Louise Greenaway, said she believed many voters remained confused about which Ward they should vote in on September 9.

A $22.5 million road funding backlog still exists in the former Wyong Shire, despite former Mayor and independent candidate in the Wyong Ward, Mr Doug Eaton, claiming the former Council had a

The Save Tuggerah Lakes Party (STL) has released its coastal management and coastal amenity and youth policies in the lead up to the Central Coast Council election on September 9.

Budgewoi community calls for Northern Police Station

Empty Homes Levy

The Coast votes

Calls are growing for a new Police The Central Coast Greens (CCG) Station to be established in the have launched a plan to free up North of the Coast. local rental accommodation and raise more than $16 million per year for Central Coast Council to spend on community housing.

he Wyong Ward: stretches as far south as the suburbs of Wyoming, Lisarow, Narara, Niagara Park, North Gosford, Ourimbah, Fountaindale, Tuggerah, Wyong, Tuggerawong, Wadalba, Watanobbi, Kanwal, Warnervale, Jilliby, Wallarah, all the way up to Ravensdale and across to Kulnura and Palm Grove. There are 16 candidates standing for election broken up into five groups of three and one independent. Polling places are located at: Chittaway Bay Public School; Erina High School Assembly

Action group throws its support behind New Independent candidate The influential community organisation, Stop Glen Road Development Action Group (SGRDAG), has thrown its support behind Ms Louise Greenaway in the Wyong Ward for the upcoming

Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263. The full articles and more can be seen on our website www.centralcoastnews.net

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Decision time Pre-polling open Community plan group supports council candidates at Woy Woy oval

Holstein claims support of former mayors

Pre-polling venues for the Central The community group which Coast Council elections opened on formulated the Community Plan Central Coast (CPCC) has indicated Monday, August 28. support for some Central Coast Council candidates running for election on September 9.

Gosford West independent candidate, former Gosford mayor, Mr Chris Holstein is claiming the support of three other former mayors in his bid for election to Central Coast Council.

Liberal candidates take up wheelchair access

Council expects to make remaining appointments soon

Chemical cleanout day to be held at Gosford

Liberal candidates for the Gosford West Ward, Mr Troy Marquart and Ms Sue Dengate, have taken up the issue of disability access in the main Woy Woy shopping centre.

Central Coast Council has acknowledged that one quarter of its staff still remain to be appointed.

Central Coast Council is hosting a Chemical Cleanout day on Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17.

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Donation for children at Gosford Hospital

Pensioner escapes scam, says O’Neill

A Umina pensioner has narrowly The Rotary Club of Umina Beach escaped falling prey to an NBN will be collecting goods for Mary scam, according to Senator Mac’s Place in Umina on Saturday, Deborah O’Neill. September 9 and Sunday, September 10.

The Swampies Golf Club Woy Woy has made a donation of $12,539 to Central Coast Health’s Gosford Hospital Children’s Fund at a cheque presentation held at Everglades Country Club on 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

Chris Burke - Group E Liberal Party Running with: Kishen Napier and James Wood There is also no excuse for the present parking crisis. I propose to make more parking a budget priority for

Hall; Glenvale Special School; Gorokan High School; Gorokan Public School; Gosford East Public School; Gosford Regional Community Services, Wyoming; Henry Kendall High School; Jilliby Public School; Kanwal Public School; Kulnura Public School; Lisarow Public School; Narara Uniting Church; Niagara Park Public School; Ourimbah Public School; Sydney Town Hall; Tacoma Public School; TAFE Gosford Campus Building F; The Entrance Public School; Toukley Public School; Tuggerah Community Hall; Tuggerah Public School; Tuggerawong Public School; Wadalba Community School; Warnervale Public School; Woongarrah Public School; Wyoming Girl Guides Hall; Wyoming Public School;

Wyoming Anglican Church; Wyong Christian Community School; Wyong Creek Public School; Wyong Public School; and, Yarramalong Public School. Each group and individual candidate was asked to respond to the following questions: Q. What do you consider to be the most important issue facing the Ward you would be elected to represent? Q. What do you consider to be the most important issue facing the Central Coast Local Government Area Q. How would you, if elected to Council, set about addressing that issue for (a) your Ward, (b) the region? Their individual responses follow:

the Central Coast Council. Wyong also has potential to expand on its civil, administrative, residential, commercial and cultural roles, alongside Warnervale which could expand to service new communities. I have extensive business and Council experience in Gosford Local Government Area, and I want to help work to bring Council rates under control. I want to ensure that we as residents get real value for our rates. This includes developing our northern growth corridor. A. I have been a Gosford Councillor for two terms,

eight years, and am an active community worker and I have a reputation for honesty and integrity. Put simply, this is the most important Council election in the history of the Central Coast and I will work hard as a strong Liberal representative. We must understand the community needs, and will work with all levels of Government to fight for our fair share of funding on the Central Coast. Only a strong conservative Liberal Council will protect and grow our $9.6b in assets, and ensure the $204m Capital Works budget is spent in our Central Coast region.

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Doug Eaton - Group B Independent Running with: Troy Stolz and Philip Collis A. When elected, Councillors are Councillors for the entire Central Coast. I don’t think it is productive for the Coast to identify competing priorities for different wards. The council must come together and work as a team to advance the entire Coast. Subject to this caveat, a key initial task is to clean up the Gosford mess and to put procedures and controls in place to ensure the mess cannot reoccur. A. Subject to fixing the Gosford mess, the major priority must be to complete the merger process. This will take most of the initial three year term and the outcome must be an efficient, united, progressive council that is achieving for the community. A. As an experienced Mayor, I have a proven ability to build teams and we need to build a team within the Councillors and between the Councillors and staff. We need to adopt and then embrace both a community plans and an operational plan and be held accountable to deliver the outcomes required under these plans.

Running with: Laurie Eyes and John Wiggin A. Residents have repeatedly told me that they want decent roads as well as affordable sporting and community facilities. They also want answers to questions about how certain decisions have been made. Niagara Park residents are still angry that their community centre and library disappeared. Residents throughout Wyong Ward are furious that they are still funding Warnervale Airport which cost ratepayers over $6m last year. So, the most important issue for Wyong Ward is making sure residents are served by an open, efficient and community-focussed council. A.The most important issue facing the Central Coast LGA is getting all Councillors to seize the unique opportunity to set a new direction for the region. Residents can vote to keep the old Gosford and Wyong Council factions and vested interests off the new Council. Some councillors have been on Council for decades. The new Central Coast Council is a great opportunity for positive change, fresh ideas and new partnerships. I will use my legal qualifications and training to try to find out who was behind certain decisions and why both Councils have given

some projects priority over community needs. If elected, I will have a greater network of people to work with, which will help me to address community concerns. My Sustainable Resource Management qualifications and experience enable me to bring an informed and practical approach to environmental management and planning. I am relating well to other potential councillors and consider there is great potential for the open council that residents are seeking.

Kyle MacGregor - Group D Labor Running with: Ruth Punch and Narelle Rich A. The most important issue in my ward is the lack of investment and funding for our community. Funding has traditionally favoured the east of the Council area at the detriment of parts of the Coast that make up Wyong ward. The privatisation and fire sales of council assets and services are extremely unpopular and unjustified. Residents and rate payers have lost faith in the Council and believe that it is prioritising developers and big business over the interests of our local community through the deconstruction of precinct committees, residents groups and progress associations, commercial in confidence agreements and the decision

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to require 50 residents to oppose a DA before it even goes to council. Democratic structures were intentionally dismantled in order to carve up the Coast for developers and big business and residents are angry about it. A. The commuter crisis is the most important issue. The lack of local jobs and investment in our local community is crippling us, we have huge unemployment problems (particularly for youth), you basically cannot find full time employment locally unless you work in the health, education or the aged care industry. Commuting and an average four-hours-plus travel time is causing a lot of stress and social dislocation and we are suffering from the lack of a vibrant and diversified local economy. A. I see the role to be an advocate for the region and to act as a conduit for residents’ views on the major decisions made by council in the chamber and outside of it. I have a vision to diversify our local economy and to focus on our council’s best two assets: our natural environment and our people. Council must work together with other layers of government and the private sector to invest and incubate, plan for and promote new and advanced small businesses and cooperatives that focus on ecotourism, manufacturing of small scale complex products, the tech industry and the digital economy. Council must invest in social and community infrastructure. We also need to reinstate genuine community consultation and democratic structures. The reality is that we have a once in a lifetime opportunity here to really invest in the future of our region and to create the kind of Central Coast we all wish was possible.

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Adam Troy Group C: Save Tuggerah Lakes Running with: Kaylene Troy and Amber Davis A. I have been told by the ratepayers they want the basic services made the first priority, they want their rates spent on proper road surfacing not patching up, they want affordable services that don’t keep escalating. They want Council to live within its means and save ratepayer money, it is my mission to ensure the

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ratepayers are not taken for granted by Council. A. Catering for the residents who live here now, encouraging employment here on the Coast; 30,000 commuters daily go to Sydney and Newcastle, let’s try to get more jobs closer to home. This means being bold leaders of the community and making sure the future is sustainable, let’s sidestep the main Political Parties and just do it for the ratepayers for a change, that’s what STL wants. I will lobby the NSW State Government with my fellow Councillors for the funding we have been missing out on for decades. They made this new Council, now they must help out with the money to make it work. We must work as a team and lead by example, just get it done. That’s why people ask me to do the difficult jobs, STL prefer to just get it done and leave the others to talk.

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Don’t even consider reopening the project

egarding the Coast Community News article on the Mangrove Mountain garbage dump, published July 13, issue 162, I am delighted to see that people are still concerned about this man-made disaster. Congratulations to the two organisations on their stance. I agree with most of their comments. Disappointingly for myself and Mangove Mountains and Districts Community Group, had these people helped some 15 years ago to highlight our concerns regarding the longterm environmental dangers, we would not now have a huge garbage dump across part of the Central Coast’s water supply. They only offered excuses: too far out; don’t want to hurt golf course; didn’t want to support a controversial issue. Please don’t even consider

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions reopening the project. Consider these facts. Initially the community was canvassed and made comment on the proposal for “a small levelling project using only clean rock and soil fill, definitely not to go near any water course or impact on the same”. I was one who trusted the information presented, that the project would be complete in about two years and properly checked during the progress. There was a Development Application too. Like many others, I had concerns, but supported the

project with misgivings. We got a “yes” commitment to definitely no garbage at all, and leave the creeks as they were created. Now by stealth, greed, mates’ agreements, you name it, we have a huge garbage dump with all sorts of rubbish, some very dangerous, seeping into Ourimbah Creek, etc. Stringy Bark Creek has been wiped out, the community space sold. The Council won’t even allow Stringy Bark Creek’s long-term name to be gazetted “because it is in a controversial area” at last report. What makes any intelligent person believe reopening the site could improve anything? We could not rely on or trust the applicant operators, Council or government authorities. Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community Group, truck drivers, conservationists and community members always said it was not a good idea from the start, all those

years ago. Even now, no one is talking about something as simple as one of our Mountain storm events, with or without greenhouse. How are they or their effects controlled? The Coast will only need more water in the catchment. Some things shouldn’t happen and this garbage dump was one of them. Get rid of it now and learn from the mistakes. The Mountain lost its space, the Coast’s water is compromised and a few made a lot of cash. Maybe the community can make another nice 18 hole unique golf course, like it did with the red scheme, on the ruins, when it’s cleaned up. This garbage dump is and always was a bad, dangerous, environmental disaster in totally the wrong place. Letter, Aug 15 Margaret Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain

The true measure of a society is how it treats the most vulnerable people hat a pleasure it was to see your newspaper, with its generous notfor-profit page, featuring Grow, among many other excellent groups.

But I write really to alert Central Coast readers to the horror of what we are doing, or allowing our Government to do, on Manus and Nauru, where 2,000 innocent people are held hostage. Like my father, who had to flee Austria in 1938, they are innocent people, refugees, whose rights Australia is systematically violating. Hamed Shamshiripour is just the latest casualty of this policy of cruelty. As Noam Chomsky said in 2014:“The true measure of the moral level of a society is how it treats the most vulnerable people.” Few are as vulnerable as those who have fled to

FORUM Australia in terror and are locked away without charge, their terrible fate veiled in secrecy. We may not be able to do much beyond lamenting about North Korean prisons. But we can do a great deal about severe human rights violations right within reach. As citizens, we must have our unions, professional organisations, churches or other religious institutions, take a stand on what we know is wrong. And if the politicians start talking about people smugglers and drownings, with their crocodile tears, the answer is what it has always been: give people who are refugees safe passage from Indonesia, then we might start to have a country we can be proud to be part of. Email, Aug 25 Stephen Langton, Paddington

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Fatality on Avoca Drive

45-year-old man in a Toyota Prado died, when his vehicle crashed into a concrete wall on Avoca Dve, Green Point, on Thursday, August 24. Emergency services were called at 11:30am to find the man had died at the scene. Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were told that the Toyota, which was travelling northbound, had

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clipped the back of a Hyundai Getz before travelling through

an intersection and crashing into a wall. The 36-year-old female driver of the Hyundai Getz was not injured, but was taken to Gosford Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests. A crime scene was established and an investigation surrounding the incident is underway. Source: Media release, Aug 24 NSW Police media

Teenager dies in car crash

teenager died when his car hit a power pole on the night of August 23. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command believe that the 17-year-old boy

was the sole occupant in the vehicle. Emergency services were called to The Entrance Rd, Erina Heights, shortly before

midnight, however it was found that the driver had died at the scene. A report has been made for the information of the Coroner. Source: Media release, Aug 24 NSW Police media

Child Protection Week is a time to reflect on what can be done ember for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said he believed Child Protection Week (September 3 to 9) was a time for the community to reflect on what can be done to help vulnerable children and young people.

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Community Services, Ms Pru Goward, said she believed the NSW Government was committed to the protection and safety of children and young people. “We are investing $1.9 billion in 2017-18 to protect and support our most vulnerable children, young people and their families across the continuum, from prevention to guardianship and open adoption,” Ms Goward said. “We are also working hard with parents to help them change when their children are at risk,” she said. “When parents cannot change, our focus must be on prioritising the needs of the child for a safe, permanent and loving home for life.”

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roy Stephen Johnson, 31 of Woongarrah, has been charged over the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a young girl as she walked to school at Narara on May 15. Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad, assisted by Brisbane Water Local Area Command, and the Child Abuse Squad, commenced an investigation under Strike Force Garawan, following reports that a 12-year-old girl was abducted and sexually and indecently assaulted on her way to school at Narara, on Monday, May 15. Following extensive investigations, strike force investigators, assisted by officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command, arrested a 31-year-old man during a vehicle stop at Lake Haven, about 9.30pm, on Friday, August 25. Shortly after the arrest, a search warrant was executed at the Woongarrah home, where officers seized a number of items relevant to the investigation. The man was taken to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with: kidnap with intent to commit serious indictable offence (occasion actual bodily harm); stalking or intimidation with intent to cause fear of physical or

Source: Media release, Aug 29 Wendy Masula, office of Adam Crouch

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mental harm; two counts of aggravated indecent assault, person under 16; aggravated sexual assault, person under 16; groom child under 14 years for unlawful sexual act; aggravated act of indecency, person under 16; produce child abuse material; and, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit. He was also charged for offences with another victim with: aggravated indecent assault, person under 16; aggravated act of indecency, victim under 16 under authority; groom child under 14 years for unlawful sexual act; and, incite aggravated act of indecency, which police will allege relate to incidents involving a young girl, known to him between October 2016 and April 2017. While the man was in police custody, he suffered a medical episode and was taken to Wyong Hospital for treatment. He was refused bail and remained in hospital under police guard. Investigations under Strike Force Garawan are continuing, which includes inquiries into the attempted abduction of an 18-year-old woman near Narara Railway Station, on Sunday, June 4. The man appeared at a closed hearing in Wyong Local Court on Sunday, August 27, and was refused bail.

He appeared, via video link, in Gosford Local Court on Monday, August 28, on 13 individual charges. On each matter that he was charged with, the offender had made no application for bail and bail was refused. The matters are listed for mention on October 27, at 9:30am, in the Local Court, Crime, at Gosford. At a media conference held at NSW Police Headquarters in Parramatta, on August 27, Detective Superintendent, Linda Howlett, from the NSW Police Sex Crimes Squad, said she wished to “acknowledge the bravery of the victim, who has been absolutely exceptional with the detail that she has been able to provide the investigation, and I personally want to thank her for all of her assistance. “She is actually handling it quite remarkably well,” DS Howlett said. “Obviously she is relieved that an offender has been arrested and it is of some comfort to her,” she said. DS Howlett also said that she was not ruling out more victims coming forward, now that the alleged perpetrator had been arrested. Source: Media release, Aug 26 NSW Police media Audio, Aug 27 Linda Howlett, NSW Police Sex Crimes Squad Justice NSW documents, Aug 28 Case 2017/00259685

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Discussing Dementia seminar at Terrigal

Expansion of free flu vaccination program called for SW Shadow Health Minister, Mr Walt Secord, has called on the State and Federal Government to consider expanding their free flu vaccination programs.

Rev Frank Van Der Korput will present Discussing Dementia at Terrigal Uniting Church

n Saturday, September 16, from 9:30am12pm, Terrigal Uniting Church will be holding a Discussing Dementia seminar.

The speaker is Rev Frank Van Der Korput, former Minister of Kincumber Uniting Church, and for the past eight years, an Aged Care Chaplain with UnitingCare/Uniting. Rev Van Der Korput serves full-time in low-care, highcare and dementia-specific aged care homes. “There is a good chance that most of us will encounter dementia sometime in our lives, whether as a carer or a person living with it,” Rev Van Der Korput said.

Dementia is a progressive and severe impairment of mental function which interferes with the normal activities of daily life. There is no treatment or cure, though there are risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing dementia. These include smoking, diabetes, and a low level of educational attainment. Dementia is not a specific disease. Rather, it is an umbrella term that includes Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontal lobe dementia, Lewy Bodies dementia, Parkinson’srelated dementia, and many, many others. Most people think of dementia as memory loss, but that’s only one aspect of it.

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Confusion, anxiety, disorientation, isolation and the inability to perform everyday tasks are common. The person’s thinking, behaviour and even personality are ultimately affected. “With Australia’s everageing population, dementia is becoming more and more prevalent among spouses, relatives and friends. “Alzheimer’s Australia reports that there are around 413,000 people living with dementia, and well over 1.2m people involved in their care. “It is therefore important that people understand the condition and discover how best to relate to people living with it,” Rev Van Der Korput said. The seminar is open to all. Gold coin donations would be appreciated. Source: Media release, Aug 25 Frank Van Der Korput, Terrigal Uniting Church

This is as NSW and Australia experience the worst flu season on record. Mr Secord said the State and Federal Governments were caught unprepared for the extent of this year’s flu season. So far, this year, there have been a recorded 48,006 cases in NSW – compared to 35,538 for the entire year of 2016. Central Coast Local Health District responded to Mr Secord’s criticisms by stating that it plans for increased demands on its services each winter and carries out a range of measures to meet the increase. “We continue to work closely with our colleagues at NSW Ambulance to ensure timely, high quality and safe patient care, and the system is managing very well, despite significant increases in demand, thanks to the hard work of hospital staff,” said Central Coast Local Health District CEO, Dr Andrew Montague. Following the early arrival of the flu season this year, the number of people with flu-like symptoms presenting to either Gosford or Wyong emergency departments has continued to increase, with 619 people presenting in July and 739 during August, according to Dr Montague. “Emergency departments

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are for life-threatening and serious illness or injury,” he said. “It is important that members of the community consider whether local services like GPs or pharmacists might not be the most appropriate places to seek care before dialling triple zero or coming to the emergency department. “If you are unsure you can contact Healthdirect Australia (1800 022 222) for free, health advice from registered nurses 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. “While seasonal flu activity across NSW remains high overall, there are some indicators that the increases are slowing across the region. “The Central Coast saw our local, weekly, flu notifications peak two weeks ago, with 346 flu notifications last week and 515 notifications the week

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Narara is reviewing its school uniform arara Public School has sent home a note regarding a survey about the school uniform.

Every three years, the school and the community are required to review certain aspects of school life, and this

year, the school is reviewing its uniform. Within the survey, the school is asking the surveyed to provide information about their feelings on the current school uniform. Source: Newsletter, Aug 21 Dave Stitt, Narara Public School

Its Trash Free Tuesdays at Chertsey

hertsey Primary School is going trash free on Tuesdays, in an effort to be more environmentally conscious. The initiative, known as Trash Free Tuesdays, is designed to get students to be more aware of their wastage and thinking about their environment, and ways that they can be more environmentally sustainable and efficient. Trash Free Tuesdays encourages students to bring

School wins Word Mania in Tournament of Minds

ur Lady of the Rosary (OLOR) Catholic Primary School, Wyoming, has achieved an academic milestone in the Tournament of Minds. After finishing first in Word Mania across all participating Newcastle and Central Coast schools in three grades, Our Lady of the Rosary students who competed in the Tournament of Minds team received Honours in the Social Science component of the University of Newcastle competition. The students finished second, beating a large group of both independent and public schools alike. “This achievement was positive for both the school’s and children’s credentials, conveying both academic achievements and students thinking outside the box,” OLOR Principal, Mr Frank Cohen said. Source: Newsletter, Aug 30 Frank Cohen, Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School

lunches that don’t generate much rubbish and to use reusable containers, lunch boxes and drink bottles. All classes at Chertsey have also designed a poster for Trash Free Tuesdays, with posters featuring in the school’s newsletters. Source: Newsletter, Aug 22 Toni Skinner, Chertsey Primary School

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All welcome to St Philips’ Spring Fair

he Narara campus of St Philip’s Christian College will hold its annual Spring Fair on September 16. Kicking off at 9:30am, the Fair will be a place of fun and entertainment for all ages. Children can visit the amusement rides zone, while parents can shop at the many market stalls or partake in the fine food on offer. There will be homemade cakes and slices, popcorn, slushies, ice cream, lollies, donuts, plus of course, an array of BBQ food and Thai food, and the all-important coffee. Entertainment will occur all day, with the talents of St Philips’ students showcased, as well as local dance and music groups.

Children can also visit the petting zoo, take a pony ride and buy some show bags. There are plenty of prizes to be won on the Chocolate Wheel including: passes to venues such as Luna Park, Questacon, The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory and the Gosford Classic Car Museum; Captain Cook Harbour Cruises; cookbooks; food hampers; hair; fitness; book vouchers, and, Central Coast Mariners’ Jerseys. All proceeds from the Fair will go towards a new playground for the Junior School. St Philips Christian College is located at 20 Narara Creek Rd, Narara. Source: Media release, Aug 24 Tracey Hawkins-Budge, St Philips Spring Fair

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uthor and illustrator, Mr Michael Salmon, visited the students of Valley View Public School recently. Mr Salmon has published over 170 books. “It was a sensational

experience for the students, who not only learnt a lot about being an author and illustrator, but also had many laughs along the way,” said Valley View Teacher Librarian, Ms Vanessa McCarthy. Source: Newsletter, Sep 4 Vanessa McCarthy, Valley View Public School

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Amanda Delalat is an AusMumpreneur Awards finalist

ensville resident, Ms Amanda Delalat, of Organics2you Daleys Point, has been selected as a finalist for the 2017 AusMumpreneur Awards in the Sustainability Award.

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rackets and Jam returns at Kincumba Mountain on Friday, September 8. The event is BYO everything, or choose to enjoy a meal or non-alcoholic drinks, served by hard-working kitchen volunteers. First act on the night, Kristine

Best, went from busker to live performer, and believes that passing her enjoyment of music on to others through her song writing and performing is crucial. Second act of the night, the 345s, are a cover band founded on soul, funk and R&B, and have performed in 2016 throughout the Newcastle and Hunter Region. Third act of the night is the

Mothership Trio, a Tribute Party Band on the Central Coast that specialises in a variety of genres and have performed both locally and interstate. Those who stay late can see the evening out with a final drum jam. Source: Media release, Aug 30 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam Central Coast

For the past five years Ms Delalat has run an organic home delivery service, but only recently, she opened the boutique organic wholefoods retail store, which has seen her make the finals. “With the help of other amazing mums and other likeminded business women, I am creating a space where we can have educational seminars and workshops, and have provided a space to

The first event is a youth forum. The Federal Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Labor’s Mr Mark Butler, will attend the forum, along with Senator Ms Deborah O’Neill,

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Shadow Minister and Senator to attend two forums he Labor Party will be holding two local events on climate change on Tuesday, September 19.

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support and host local charity events,” Ms Delalat said. Ms Delalat attributed her success to her late father. “After losing his battle with the cancer, it threw me onto a path of searching for answers and learning about food and how we can heal our bodies with it,” Ms Delalat said. “In turn, my love for good food and the lack of organics on the Central Coast, inspired me and then Organics2you was born. “The rest is, as they say, history,” she added. Ms Delalat said making the finals was a dream come true. “My greatest achievement this year was opening our boutique store, all the while dealing with my 13-year-old son going through some major

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and Labor Candidate for the Federal Seat of Robertson, Ms Anne Charlton. The event will take place in Room MS3, at the Hive, Erina Centre from 4:00 to 5:30pm. The forum aims to discuss the question, “What concerns you most about climate change”. The second event, sponsored by Hardy’s Bay Residents Group, in conjunction with

Senator O’Neill, will take place at the Killcare Surf Life Saving Club from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. It will discuss climate change and energy policy. Mr Norman Koslowski, an energy cost saving consultant, will attend the Killcare event along with Senator O’Neill, Mr Butler and Ms Charlton. Source: Flyer, Aug 5 Brain O’Heir, Wagstaffe

The Kingdom of Gosfordium revealed

he Youth Arts Warehouse (YAW) will present its latest production, The Kingdom of Gosfordium, a rich, comical, quickworded play. The Kingdom of Gosfordium has been developed by the minds of young emerging playwrights and is set to have Central Coast residents laughing their socks off. The YAW Theatre Group, under the leadership of producer, Ms Sharon Aldrick, and writer/ director, Mr Andrew Thomson, have collaborated to develop the medieval theme, which incorporates Central Coast culture and landmarks into the script. The city of Gosford is imaginatively transformed into a medieval realm, full of serfs, dragons and jesters.

Mr Jera Nichols, a creative actor within the play, has been part of YAW and the Play Write program for the last couple of years. “When I started, I had recently moved from Canada, I didn’t know anyone on the Coast,” Mr Nichols said. “It felt amazing to be welcomed into the family here at Play Write, I’ve made many wonderful, life-long friends,” he said. “I feel I have a place I can belong to and be with other like-minded people, while exploring our artistic minds and having our voices heard,” he said. The Youth Arts Warehouse programs impart valuable industry skills, by mentoring young performers to become the next generation of professional actors, writers, directors and stage managers. Being part of the whole

process, from concept to production, resident costume designer, Ms Lily Mateljan, has gathered an extensive design portfolio over the years. She was recently accepted into the Fundamental Design course at Enmore TAFE, a wellrespected institute. “Ever since I was little I’ve loved designing costumes,” Ms Mateljan said. “Here at Play Write, I was able to express my talent and create costumes for all of our productions,” she said. “This has been an amazing experience, working on a live set, sticking to deadlines, and creatively working around tight budgets.” The Kingdom of Gosfordium will be performed at the YAW on September 14 and 15. Source: Media Release, Sep 4 Sharon Aldrick, Regional Youth Support Services

TV documentary series, ‘In Season’, NFL blog, ‘The Blonde Side’, and online travel and entertainment magazine, ‘CultureMap’, visited Sydney to cover the NFL game, but set aside additional time to experience the famous

lifestyle of the Central Coast. ‘In Season’ is a travel TV show that features destinations through the eyes of sports enthusiasts. ‘In Season’ filmed horse riding and quad biking, pelican feeding, and bush walking in the Bouddi National Park. It will air in the US in mid2018. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, said the coverage resulting from these media visits will encourage American millennials to travel to the region. “I am delighted that the

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Food stalls will fill Kibble Park for two evenings in September

mperial Centre in Gosford is bringing the Aussie Night Markets’ international food market to Kibble Park for a two-day, pop up event.

beautiful Central Coast will be featured in the American media,” Mr MacDonald said. “The broadcast and online stories will showcase our stunning beaches, national parks, and great food and wine scene, to encourage overnight visitation and boost the local economy,” he said. “Leveraging major events and showcasing regional NSW helps the NSW Government towards its goal of doubling overnight visitor expenditure by 2020.” Source: Media release, Sep 3 Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald

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Central Coast delights to be presented to USA audiences he Central Coast has shared in the success of the Sydney College Cup, with visiting American media adding time to their travel itineraries to capture the beauty of the region, and share it with fellow US travellers.

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camped in Kibble Park on Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16, from 3:00pm until 10:00pm. Thirty international street food and dessert vendors will be camped in Kibble Park, with market stalls, live music and children’s activities.

A DJ will be on until late, with an ‘Imperial’s Got Talent’ singing competition, hosted by Nate Butler’s Studio offering $2,000 prize money. Source: Media release, Aug 31 Jane Slattery, The Lederer Group

Gala Charity Concert to raise funds for Sunday Lunch Program

special Gala Charity Concert will be held at Central Coast Grammar School in support of the Sunday Lunch Program, on Saturday, October 7. The event will raise funds to help the Uniting Church Sunday Lunch Program, which has served hot meals to underprivileged people in the Gosford City area for 25 years.

The New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra and special guests, Ella Powell, Bradley Tham and Lilla Jackson, will be performing on the day. The Sunday Lunch Program, a not for profit community program, is run by volunteers from across the Central Coast, who prepare and serve meals to those in need. Unfortunately, the program has been faced with a variety of challenges, such as the

prevalence of illegal drugs, that has put visitors and volunteers at risk, and financial difficulties. The kitchen facilities are in desperate need of repair or replacement, and government regulations and health and safety requirements have made the system even more complex. Source: Brochure, Aug 24 David Smallman, Sunday Lunch Coordinator

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Two Gosford Kariong junior teams knocked out in semi-finals

Angus Strelcs powers over for Gosford's opening try in the exciting U10(3)s final

he Gosford Kariong under 14(2) and under 10(3) rugby league teams went agonizingly close to joining the clubs highflying under 12(3)’s in qualifying for this season’s grand finals, before both were narrowly edged out on a drama charged day at Bateau Bay. The Ed Johnson coached

Storm U10(3)’s fought back magnificently from an early 12-0 deficit against minor premiers Erina, before building a handy 24 to 16 lead midway through the second half. Unfortunately, the game then turned on two technical penalties given against Gosford while they were in possession of the ball, and the talented Eagles took full advantage of their good fortune, wresting back the advantage to secure a 32 to 24 victory. Fetineni Aho was the star

turn of the match; crossing for three tries, kicking a goal and being everywhere in defence for Gosford, in what was a thrilling game of junior rugby league. Two hours later, on the adjoining field, the Storm U14(2)’s suffered a similar fate, when they fell agonizingly short of toppling the highly fancied Budgewoi Bulldogs. Sickness, holidays and suspension saw Gosford without a host of their regular players for the grand final

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Tuesday, Sep 12

Monday, Sep 18

Shawn Lidster, Davistown RSL, 6:00pm

Ziggy the songs of David Bowie, Laycock street Community Theatre

Cancer Information and Support Society meeting, the Arts and crafts Centre, Henry Kendall village, Bellbird Dve, Wyoming, 7:00pm

Friday, Sep 8 Brackets and Jam South, Kincuma Mountain, from 7:30pm, tickets at the gate Children’s Medical Research Institute Community Stalls, William Plaza, Gosford, 9:00am to 3:00pm Stepping Out on the Coast Exhibition, Henry Kendall Cottage West Gosford, Wed, Sat, Sun, 10:00am to 3:00pm to Nov 30

Saturday, Sep 9 History Week Open Day, Henry Kendall Cottage, West Gosford, from 11:00am 19Twenty, The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St, Gosford, 7:00pm

Sunday, Sep 10 New Romantics Concert, Concertante ensemble Greenway Chapel, Green Point, 2:30pm Baby and Kids Market, Scholastic Sports Stadium, Terrigal, 9:00am to 12:00pm

Wednesday, Sep 13 A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Melbourne City Ballet, Laycock Street Theatre

Wednesday, Sep 20

Helping break the baby myths with Heather Irvine, Kincumber Library, from 6:00pm

The Industry of Us exhibition by Karen Bloomfield, Art Studios Gallery, 391 Mann St, North Gosford, launch Fri Sep 22 with Scott Kinks until Oct 8

Friday, Sep 15

Thursday, Sep 21

Imperial Food Truck Fair, Kibble Park, Gosford, 3:00pm to 10:00pm and September 16

Shawn Lidsterm Davistown RSL, 6:30pm

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Saturday, Sep 16 St Phillips Christian College Spring Fair, 20 Narara Creek Rd, Narara, 9:00am to 3:00pm Tommy Castles, Foghorn Brewhouse, Erina, 8:30pm The Search Party, Central Coast Leagues Club Demential Seminar, Terrigal Uniting Church, 380 Terrigal Dve, Terrigal, 9:30am to 12:00pm

Friday, Sep 22 Shawn Lidster, Kincumber Hotel, 6:30pm BluesAngels, Foghorn Brewhouse, Erina, 8:00pm

Saturday, Sep 23 Plant Lovers Fair featuring Coasta Georgiadis, host of ABC gardening Australia, Kariong and Sunday, September 23 Healing with Horses workshop, Narara Ecovillage, 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Neni Aho celebrates his 3rd try in the Final, along with teammate Jackson Rowatt Photos: Andrew Stark

qualifier, and they were forced to elevate a trio of under 13’s boys to help fill the gaps. The Storm scrambled manfully during the opening half, and a determined solo try scored by skipper, Jake Martin, just before the break, saw the teams head to their respective huddles at six-a-piece. Starved of possession early in the second half, the Storm conceded three consecutive tries, and with the Bulldogs jumping to a 22-6 lead, it appeared as if the blue and whites were well on their way to securing a grand final berth. The battlers from Narara had other ideas however, and tries to, Michael Porter, off yet another Jake Martin line break, and then to, Gokhan Emeli, who charged over from close range, pulled the score line back to 22-18. Time ebbed away as Gosford feverishly attacked the Budgewoi line in search of a last gasp winner. The fulltime siren and some resolute Bulldogs defence ultimately thwarted the Storms’ brave 2017 challenge. The narrow losses suffered by both the U10s and U14s, leave the Gosford Kariong U12(3)s as the club’s sole grand final representative following their 34-24 victory over Wyong in the major semifinal. The Storm will start as warm favourites in the decider; a rematch with the Roos, on their home patch at Morry Breen Oval, Kanwal, due to kick off at 8am on Saturday September 9. Source: Media release, Sep 4 Andrew Starke, Gosford Kariong Storm Rugby League Football Club

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errigal have suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of Ourimbah in the Premier 1 Major Rugby Union Semi Final at Woy Woy Oval, with Ourimbah winning the match 30-25. Early in the second half, it looked as though Terrigal would have another win under their belt, however, Ourimbah had other ideas and staged a comeback to book their spot in the 2017 Premier 1 Grand Final. Terrigal dominated early on, and within the ﬁrst 30 minutes, they had taken a 13-0 lead, and were in charge

their winger, Dan Sargeant, and number 8, Josh Vainikolo, got Terrigal well ahead on the scoreboard, and the large crowd assumed they would go on to secure an expected win. At this stage, they were certainly playing well enough to give the crowd this impression, with ﬂankers, Sam Kenny, and, Ryan Metcalfe, in everything, providing their backs with plenty of attacking chances. Despite Terrigal’s dominance, Ourimbah worked their way back into the contest. Ill-discipline by the Terrigal side gave Ourimbah some momentum and enabled them to work their way up the ﬁeld with easy metres from

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Three Mariners Academy teams qualify for finals football

Grants available to increase female participation in sport

ocal sports clubs are being invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000, and according to Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, the focus this year is encouraging more talented girls and young women into sport programs.

The Central Coast Mariners Academy have commenced their finals campaign

he Central Coast Mariners Academy First Grade, Under 20s and Under 18s, all qualified for finals football in the PS4 NPL 2 after an impressive season across the board. On August 27, the Central Coast Mariners Academy’s final match of the season was played in testing conditions

which saw Ben Cahn’s first grade side earn a gutsy 1-0 win to finish fourth on the ladder. The fourth-placed finish sets up a mouth-watering clash against the North Shore Mariners, in a winner takes all finals battle of fourth vs. fifth. Both the under 20’s and first grade sides will play at Lilys Football Centre. The 20’s kick-off against

Hills United FC at 2pm followed by First Grade who kick-off at 4:30pm against the North Shore Mariners. The 18s side, who were crowned Premiers weeks ago, have earned the week off, and the 20s finished third, and will now face Hills United (third vs. sixth).

“$50,000 has been allocated for successful projects between $250 and $20,000 within each of the electorates of Gosford, Wyong and The Entrance,” Mr MacDonald said. “Around half of all Australian boys are active through

a sports club during their childhood compared with just 33 per cent of girls, and the participation rate for girls drops sharply after girls turn 12,” Mr MacDonald said. “I encourage all local clubs and sporting organisations to use this opportunity to boost their female programs and events, because we want to see girls not only take to the field, but stay on the field,” he said. There are four project types within the Program, these being: Sport Club Development; Community Sport Events; Sport Access; and, Facility Development. The grants will cover initiatives such as new

sport programs, upgrades to facilities, or projects that improve participation in sport. NSW Minister for Sport, Mr Stuart Ayres, said the program is part of a $10 million sport grants package announced by the NSW Government. “Women’s sport is the fastest growing area of many codes and we are now seeing more big name sponsors and media networks recognising the public’s appetite for prime time viewing, but more needs to be done, including cultivating participation at a grass roots level,” Mr Ayres said. Source: Media release, Sep 5 Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald

Max Clignett Valley View students compete wins in zone athletics carnival medals Source: Media release, Aug 28 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners FC

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0125 0.21 0205 0.21 0243 0.24 0730 1.52 0813 1.57 0853 1.59 WED THU 1324 0.31 1411 0.30 1455 0.31 1941 1.78 2025 1.73 2106 1.66

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

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

5 students from Valley View Public School competed at the Brisbane Water Zone Athletics Carnival at Mingara Athletics Centre.

The carnival started off with some rain, but as the day progressed the sun came out. In the under-9 competition, the school came first in the 100 metre sprint, and second in the 4x100 relay. In the under-10 competition, the school came third in the 100 metre sprint and second in the 1,500 metre run. In the under-11 competition, the school came second in the 1,500 metre run, second in discuss, and second in shotput. In the junior boy’s competition, the school came third in the 200 metre competition. Valley View Public School have 9 students that will go on to compete at the Sydney North carnival later in September. Source: Newsletter, Term 3, Week 7 Miss Tysoe, Sports Coordinator

Year 12 student from Henry Kendall High School competed in the World Taekwondo Championships in Argentina.

Max Clignett competed at the three day event, held from August 10-13. Clignett came away with a silver and bronze medal. Newsletter, Aug 25 Andrew Backhouse, Henry Kendall High

Max Clignett with his World Championship Medals

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Terrigal Avoca Panthers win Black Diamond Cup Grand Final

he 2017 Black Diamond Cup Grand Final has been described as the best Grand Final of this generation. The match saw minor premiers, Terrigal Avoca, hold off a fast-finishing Cardiff Hawks, to win the Black Diamond Cup by a mere nine points, 89 to 80, on Saturday, September 2 at Newcastle No.1 Sportsground. In front of a record crowd on a glorious spring day, the Panthers won the game in the second and third quarters, where they kicked nine goals to four, to set up their victory over a gallant Cardiff in a thrilling and pulsating Grand Final. The Hawks led at quarter time after Elliott Davey Medallist, Tom Yensch, scored a goal from the 50m arc after the siren. However, led by McBain Medallist, James Webster, the Panthers slipped away from Cardiff to lead by 26 points at the mid break. Cardiff, aided by a moderate Nor-Easter, kicked the only three goals of the last quarter, however, Terrigal threw players back, including veteran, Alastair Richardson, and held on in a thrilling finish.

Terrigal Avoca Panthers celebrate their grand final victory

Cardiff coach, Nathan Harkness, made some interesting tactical moves in the second half that almost brought victory to the Hawks. Regular centreman, Marcus DeLeur, who copped a knock to his shin late in the second quarter, moved to ruck duties for most of the second half, winning his fair share of

taps and giving Cardiff more options in the clearances. Yensch, who suffered cramping in the second quarter, played at full-forward in the last quarter, kicking two goals and nearly stealing victory for his club. Terrigal Avoca’s experience and desperation eventually saw them home.

Former coach, Chris Bishop, won many clearances and proved a beast at winning contested balls. Sam Ellis was effective in the ruck and up forward, whilst rover, Jack Grimmond, continued his recent run of excellent form, often working at the bottom of stoppages. Terrigal Avoca had four

players kick two goals each; Ryan Webster, James Webster, coach Mark Skuse and Alexander White. Tom Yensch kicked three goals whilst half-forward, Tom Quade, managed two majors. Terrigal Avoca were best served by James Webster, Bishop, Grimmond, Skuse, Jarrad Flint and the

incomparable, Peter Van Dam, in his last game of football. Whilst Terrigal Avoca took the spoils, winning their fourth premiership in the past six years, Cardiff lost no admirers with a gallant performance. Source: Match report, Sep 2 Gary Burkinshaw, AFL Black Diamond

Gosford, New South Wales August 2017 Daily Weather Observations Date

Day

Temps Min Max °C

°C

Rain

Evap

Sun

Max wind gust Dirn Spd Time

Temp

Cld

hours

km/h

°C

eighths

24 Th 8.4 18.6 0 25 Fr 10.4 16.9 0 26 Sa 7.8 19.0 0 27 Su 5.6 18.9 0 28 Mo 8.2 14.8 1.2 29 Tu 7.7 16.1 0 30 We 5.9 0 Statistics for the first 30 days of August 2017 Mean 7.5 19.3 Lowest 4.2 14.8 Highest 14.6 27.0 6.8 Total 10.6

S SSW ENE SSW SSW ENE

41 39 20 44 44 19

local

15:39 13:07 13:54 17:51 13:36 14:49

14.8 12.7 13.3 14.1 10.7 11.6 12.9

50 63 64 48 58 63 53

14.0 10.4 22.0

55 40 85

9am Dirn

3pm Dirn

Spd

MSLP

Temp

Cld

km/h

hPa

°C

eighths

Spd

MSLP

km/h

hPa

WSW SW W W WSW WNW SW

15 13 6 17 15 9 11

16.0 15.9 17.6 18.3 14.4 15.0 16.5

61 55 49 29 50 57 47

S S E SW S E S

20 19 11 13 22 9 15

WNW

10 Calm 31

18.1 14.3 24.8

43 24 68

S W

14 4 46

Gosford, New South Wales September 2017 Daily Weather Observations Date

Day

Temps Min Max °C

°C

Rain

Evap

Sun

Max wind gust Dirn Spd Time

Temp

Cld

hours

km/h

°C

eighths

1 Fr 8.4 17.0 0 2 Sa 3.7 21.7 0 3 Su 6.0 28.9 0 4 Mo 6.6 22.9 0 5 Tu 6.4 0 6 We Statistics for the first 6 days of September 2017 Mean 6.2 22.6 Lowest 3.7 17.0 Highest 8.4 28.9 0 Total 0.0

W ESE NW WNW

20 22 48 48

local

09:15 14:34 15:16 13:26

13.0 14.4 15.8 17.1 15.0 14.8

57 66 61 38 40 36

15.0 13.0 17.1

49 36 66

9am Dirn W N

3pm Dirn

Spd

MSLP

Temp

Cld

km/h

hPa

°C

eighths

Spd

MSLP

km/h

hPa

NW NW WNW

7 7 Calm 11 19 20

16.2 19.8 28.6 22.5 18.7

57 49 15 21 23

S E N WNW WNW

9 11 13 26 26

WNW

10 Calm 20

21.2 16.2 28.6

33 15 57

S WNW

17 9 26

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