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MAY 2, 2019

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Federal election officially underway T

he ballot order has been decided for the seat of Robertson, with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, saying the May 18 Federal Election will be “the most important choice voters on the Coast will make in a generation”.

Five of the eight candidates for Robertson at the ballot draw on April 24. From left: Lucy Wicks, David Abrahams, Cath Connor, Robert Marks and Anne Charlton

Only a handful of people, including five of the eight candidates standing for the seat, turned up to witness one of the steps of democracy in action, as the ballot was drawn on April 24 at the Australian Electoral Commission office in Gosford. The process was repeated across the country in each electorate with the same script being followed and starting at exactly noon. Eight wooden balls were put into a wire cage and the handle was turned. A second Australian Electoral officer sat behind the cage, with a black mask over her face. She pulled the numbers out of the cage and handed them to a third employee who declared the numbers. The first name out of the barrel was, Judy Singer, from Sustainable Australia, who won the coveted first place on the ballot paper, commonly believed to favour the so-called donkey vote. Taking second place on the ballot paper will be, Robert Marks, of the United Australia Party, followed at number three by, Fiona Stucken, of the Christian Democratic Party, Fred Nile Group.

Independent, David Abrahams’, name came out of the barrel fourth. “I can’t complain – four is my lucky number,” Abrahams said. “Seriously, I have been very impressed with the process of the ballot draw.” Sitting Member, Luck Wicks, of the Liberal Party of Australia, said placement on the ballot paper wasn’t all-important. “What’s really important is that people know who they are voting for and why,” Wicks said. Cath Connor, of The Greens, took sixth place on the ballot. “It’s nice to have the official part of proceedings done – we are now off and running,” she said. Sean Bremner Young, of the Animal Justice Party, took seventh spot on the ballot, followed by the ALP candidate, Anne Charlton, at eighth. In summary, your ballot paper for the seat of Robertson in the May 18 Federal Election, House of Representatives, will read: 1. Judy Singer – Sustainable Australia; 2. Robert Marks – United Australia Party; 3. Fiona Stucken – Christian Democratic Party – Fred Nile Group; 4. David Abrahams – Independent; 5. Lucy Wicks, Liberal Party of Australia; 6. Cath Connor – The Greens; 7. Sean Bremner Young – Animal Justice Party; 8. Anne Charlton – Australian Labor Party. Source: Australian Electoral Office Gosford draw, Apr 24 Reporters: Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins AEC Tally Room website, Apr 26

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Federal Election, 2019: Voting commences in the bellwether seat of Robertson

n May 18, the people of Robertson will go to the polls in what promises to be another closely contested Federal Election.

In 2016, the Liberal-National Party’s Lucy Wicks scraped in to win the seat by the slimmest of margins, after preferences. Since then, federal politics has been plagued with yet another leadership spill, more

scandals, more big-party power plays, questionable funding and an ever-rising tide of distrust among the Australian people. Against this backdrop, representatives from the major parties, Lucy Wicks (LNP) and Anne Charlton (ALP) will go head to head, not just with each other, but with a strong field of alternative candidates. These include well-known Independent, David Abrahams, and Greens’ candidate, Cath

Connor, among others, who have gained traction with the community, campaigning on local issues important to the Coast, including, youth unemployment, university and TAFE funding, climate change and the spectre of offshore gas exploration. Coast Community News is covering the coming election with in-depth video interviews with the candidates, views from the community, and up-to-date news of how the election is unfolding.

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Wallarah 2 Land and Environment Court appeal dismissed

8 April 2019

we only had two levels of height as the limit. “Surely in this age of technology, designs of the highest standard can be achieved without going outside the parameters.” Mr McDougall said that the community needed to be fully consulted about planning provisions being applied to the Peninsula. He said the Council was currently not helping and the State Government was ignoring the problem. “It is time to bring all people to the table and work together for the benefit of the Peninsula.” He said State parliamentarians, councillors and planning staff should be involved and listen to the community, and not just “the everpresent developers”. SOURCE: Media Release, 3 April 2019 Harvey McDougall, Save Our Woy Woy

Palm Beach ferry runs aground He announced: “The ferry The Palm Beach Ferry ran Cottage Point 31 relocated the aground in the Ettalong vessel,” said Marine Rescue that earlier ran aground at Half volunteer Mr Roger Palmer. Tide Rocks at the entrance to Channel on March 9. The ferry ran aground at Half Tide Rocks just before 5:30pm with three Marine Rescue NSW vessels and a team from NSW Police’s Marine Area Command attending. “Thirty-one ferry passengers were safely transferred off the vessel before NSW Police vessel WP 42 and Marine Rescue vessel

“Cottage Point 31 was able to secure a tow line to the ferry’s bow and, with all passengers removed and a solid three knot current, towed the large vessel to deeper water,” Mr Palmer said. The crews were able to get the ferry afloat again and on its way just after 6:30pm.

Brisbane Water is now safely on an emergency mooring and all Marine Rescue NSW vessels have been stood down.”

SOURCE: Social media, 9 Mar 2019 Roger Palmer, Marine Rescue Central Coast Technical failure blamed - Page 4

Mehrtens questions generator pollution at Woy Woy tip Mr Barry O’Farrell and Mr Alan Hayes (centre) with four Liberal politicians promising to stop Wallarah 2 in 2011

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The community based group has fought for 20 years against the proposal by the South Korean governmentowned mining company, KORES, to put a longwall coal mine in the Central Coast’s major water catchment

of the Yarramalong and Dooralong valleys. A challenge to the validity of approval, on errors of law, was lodged with the Land and Environment Court in April, 2018, however, the court dismissed the challenge on March 22. ACA campaign Director, Alan Hayes, said: “Although we are disappointed with the decision, the ACA is still moving forward and currently considering the options available to us.” One of the campaign’s strongest supporters,

Wyong MP, David Harris, said it was one of his greatest disappointments that, after such a long campaign, it now looked like Wyong Coal (the Australian arm of KORES) could get its final approval and that the Liberal government did a backflip and changed its mind to allow the mine. “There’s still a few hoops to jump through and we will keep fighting,” he said, “because this will have quite a profound effect.” CFMEU NSW Mining and Northern Energy

District President, Peter Jordan, said the court decision should clear the way for the mine to proceed. “Now let’s get on with it,” he said. “Any further legal interventions to stop or delay this development are ideologically motivated and what our industry needs is fair rules that are consistently applied to give operators, investors and workers some certainty.” It is the security of the catchment and water supply to some

350,000 Central Coast people that the ACA is trying to protect from contamination from the mine. “If we lose our water supply from the water catchment, we do not have the luxury of another catchment area, and the distribution from the Mardi Dam to holding weirs and/or dams, and to Mangrove Dam, will be jeopardised,” ACA Director Alan Hayes said. “The new Mardi to Warnervale pipeline, like all other distribution pipelines from Mardi

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Dam, are dependent upon the Central Coast’s major water catchment not being compromised by mining.” Hayes said more than half the water in the dams supplying the Central Coast come from aquifers in the valleys where the mine will be located.

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Source: Interview Mar 27 Media statement Mar 31 Alan Hayes, ACA Interview Apr 1 Wyong MP David Harris Media release Mar 23 CFMEU Mining & Energy Journalist Sue Murray

Cr Mehrten said the AGL a renewable energy generation produced 7437.12 megawatts of After the staff response, Cr Local ward councillor Richard Mehrtens has plant was the only registered plant, operated under a long-term electricity which was equivalent Mehrtens said the council response to meeting electricity needs for indicated that it didn’t consider received a response from industrial facility listed in the 2256 contract. Gas generated from within the about 1191 average Central Coast the facility impacted on local air Central Coast Council to postcode area on the Australian Government’s National Pollutant landfill at the Woy Woy tip was homes. quality and, until he was provided questions he asked about air Inventory. captured and converted to energy. The report estimated the with evidence to the contrary, he pollution at Woy Woy tip. He said it was listed as emitting The report stated that the methane destroyed by the facility had no reason to doubt council’s

Cr Mehrtens said a constituent had raised concerns about air quality after reading a report that described the air pollution as medium. Cr Mehrtens asked if council staff were concerned about the pollution generated by the “gas abatement” facility operated by AGL at the Nagari Rd tip. Central Coast Council staff provided the report to the March 25 council meeting in answer to Cr Mehrtens’ questions.

a total of 102,180kg pollutants. The inventory included 61,000kg of carbon monoxide, 28,000kg of nitrogen oxides and 12,000kg of sulphur dioxide. and listed 11 other pollutants including arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, polychlorinated dioxins and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, as well as particulate matter. Council staff reported that the AGL facility at Woy Woy tip was

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Preparation of an Environmental Plan is next stage for controversial seismic testing

Three resident actions variances” should not exist in the groups concerned about planning controls. Designers should be able to development standards are likely to come together create properties that both fit within the planning controls and meet a to oppose non-compliant high standard of design, he said. development. “It used to happen before when

conversion of the methane enriched gas into electricity at this site was not considered to impact on local air quality. It said the landfill gas was predominately comprised of methane and was converted to electricity through the use of a generator. The resulting electricity was then sold into the grid. From the year to August 2018, the one megawatt generator

was equivalent to 38,197 tonnes of carbon dioxide. This would be equivalent to removing 11,234 cars from the road for one year, the report said. The report stated that the Australian Clean Energy Regulator recognised the greenhouse gas abatement and renewable energy activities undertaken at the tip and the site qualified for Australian Carbon Credit Units and Largescale Generation Certificates.

assessment of the safety. “At this time, I am satisfied with the response provided and have no intention to pursue this further,’’ he said. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 5.7, 25 March 2019 Website, 4 Apr 2019 Woy Woy Landfill, NPI Media statement 5 April 2019 Richard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council

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Development action groups to consider joining forces

A meeting is planned of the Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development, Save Woy Woy Waterfront and Save Our Woy Woy groups. This will “allow members to come together and create a strong group to oppose all non-compliant developments on the Peninsula”, according to Save Our Woy Woy founder Mr Harvey McDougall. Mr McDougall said the community had the right to expect that developments complied with planning controls. “Unfortunately, there are too many which are going through that are non compliant,” he said. Mr McDougall said the council had put itself in a difficult position. With so many non-compliant developments, it made it difficult to refuse others. “The precedent has been set. “What is Council going to do?” Mr McDougall said “allowable

he Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) is considering its options after the Land and Environment Court ruled out its appeal against the Wallarah 2 coal mine.

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sset Energy is definitely preparing to seek permission to conduct 3D seismic testing in waters off the Central Coast, with pre-planning for a mandatory Environmental Plan already underway, Director, Tobias Foster, has confirmed in an exclusive video interview with Central Coast Newspapers. If given the green light, the testing would be carried out over a 1,000sq km area, much of which is off our regional coastline. “We are at the stage where we are preparing an Environmental Plan,” Foster said. “We are determining how and when we wish to go about that at the moment. “As per federal regulations, we need to engage with the community and stakeholders and present an Environmental Plan to the national regulator, the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA).” Foster said there was a definite need for the testing to be conducted off NSW waters. “The majority of the gas from Queensland is exported to Asian markets and gas for NSW has predominantly been from Victoria, but the reserves

the environmental regulator.” Foster defended the need for 3D testing, saying comparing it to 2D testing, was “a bit like colour TV compared to grainy black and white”. “It will improve our knowledge of the existence of hydro carbons and ensure development as efficiently and safely as possible,” he said. With drilling, the natural successor to seismic testing, Foster said an incident such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico was unlikely. “In terms of seismic survey, there is no risk of natural hyrdo carbon release,” he said. “As a consequence of Asset Energy Director, Tobias Foster drilling, of course, when we are are declining,” he said. “stretching back to the 80s” understand that noise as an penetrating geological strata, “What the discovery of and conducted as recently as energy source can disrupt we do need to ensure that that natural gas in NSW-would do 2018 off Norah Head, that the particular organisms in certain procedure is undertaken safely and effectively. is that, pending reserves and Sydney Basin contains hydro- contexts,” he said. engineering, we would be able bearing source materials which could yield “multi-

systems in place and that the industry continues to “evolve and improve technology, procedures and practices.” Following several incidents, including Deepwater, NOPSEMA had changed regulations to guard against such events, he said. “In terms of the drilling process, we will ensure all assets, nationally and locally, are in place and ready to act should the worst eventuate,” Foster said. He said the company was aware of, but undeterred by, thousands of vocal opponents to any seismic testing off Central Coast waters. “We undertook 2D testing in April, 2018, and we were certainly aware that local interest groups were concerned about our operations, and we anticipate that will continue into the future,” he said. “Australia must maintain energy security, it must maintain provision of raw materials for manufacturing and to ensure energy prices are kept as low as possible. “People must maintain that in the back of their minds when understanding what the petroleum industry provides “We have to understand each to offer a local source of gas trillion feet of gas”. of the risks, determine how we “We have to prepare an Oil for Australia.” to provide a cheaper energy “That’s a significant resource can mitigate against them, and Pollution Prevention Plan as See the full video interview at source. in anyone’s language,” he said. ensure that we have control part of any Environmental www.coastcommunitynews. “We need to secure an Foster said he did not agree measures during any activity Plan for our petroleum activity com.au/news/video-news/ energy supply for NSW for that any lasting damage would to ensure that any impact we (with) response mechanisms Source: decades to come.” be done to marine eco systems have on any marine organism to mitigate against any Video interview, Mar7 or eco system is managed potential spill.” Foster said it was obvious through seismic survey. Community News Partners Reporter: Terry Collins from 2D seismic work “What we have to do is effectively and acceptable to Foster said there were

He said the company was aware of, but undeterred by, thousands of vocal opponents to any seismic testing off Central Coast waters

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oongarrah, H a m l y n Terrace, Wadalba and Warnervale are forging ahead as the major growth areas on the Central Coast, and with developers investing billions of dollars on housing estates, it is expected that the commercial sector will follow. “Already, we’ve seen some confidence,” said Wyong MP David Harris, “with the massive expansion of Bunnings at Lake Haven, Tuggerah Lakes private hospital at Wyong, and the opening of HomeWorld at Warnervale. “The commercial sector is seeing the benefits and the opportunities that are being presented for this area and hopefully the State Government and the Council can work together to make sure the services that these new communities need are in place,” he said. Central Coast Council deals with a continual stream of development applications for new housing in the northern region, ranging from dual occupancies to single homes in small estates, to developments of 100 or more blocks. A milestone in the housing market is the start of the first residence to be built in Hilltop Park in the long-awaited Warnervale Town Centre. There are 10 blocks already sold in this 42-block section being developed by Blitz

Aerial view of Hilltop Park, the first housing development to start in Warnervale Town Centre Homes. Wyong MP, David Harris, was there on April 9 for the auspicious occasion of turning the sod of earth for the first building site and said: “I suppose today is the official launch and it is exciting because people have waited for over a decade and now they’re seeing the roads in place and houses being built. “It’s been a painfully long wait, but now we should see the commercial confidence grow and companies investing,” he said. Warnervale Town Centre has been in the spotlight since the 1990s

as the site for a new retail, commercial and community growth centre to be developed over 25 years. It is 119ha of developable land bounded by Hakone Rd to the north, Hiawatha Rd to the east, Sparks Rd to the south and straddles the main northern railway line to the west. About 15ha will be retail and commercial uses, 64ha for residential housing (about 420 homes) and the remainder open space, conservation and special activities including an 8ha nature reserve. The next cab off the

rank at the Town Centre is likely to be the first stage of a 106 lot residential subdivision at 200-222 Hakone Rd, Woongarrah, which was approved by Central Coast Council in February. An estimated value by the Allam Property Group of the three-stage development is $8.26m. The site area of 11.32ha is north of Mataram Rd, and north to Hakone Rd, with its southern boundary adjoining the school. It will be developed in three stages, 44 lots in the first, 48 in the second and 14 in the third. Another leap forward

was the opening on April 7 of HomeWorld’s first display village on the Central Coast, which is expected to stimulate home buyer interest. The village, on Virginia Rd, Warnervale, features 37 display homes from a range of 17 leading builders, including single and double storey homes, and one with a granny flat, showcasing the latest in design trends and innovative floor plans. HomeWorld CEO, Phil Jones, said: “The village is a $42m investment by the builders to the region, showing their commitment to the

growth of new housing and to generating local employment. Principal of McLachlan Partners real estate and independent Central Coast Councillor, Bruce McLachlan, said “the northern sector was seeing the results of the previous strong property market, with developers releasing new projects. “These usually have lead up times of two to five years from acquisition to development application approval and final release, so whilst current activity is strong, it is likely to ease back as the market stabilises,” he said. “New property replacement prices are often higher and drag values upwards of existing home prices, and generally improve values in an area, especially free standing homes. “It is usually medium density or high-rise units that suffer from oversupply and failed projects, with banks selling up developers, and Department of Housing making opportunity purchases, that cause price impacts. “The northern Central Coast is usually owneroccupier markets and more stable than investor orientated high rise markets,” he said. As the area grows, McLachlan said, “Council is recognising the need for more parks and as developer contributions are paid, Council is adding further playgrounds to existing parks.

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2019 OFFICIAL

29 April 2019

MAY 2, 2019

Council staff recommend Farnell Rd proposal approval Central Coast Council staff would take up 28 metres of street have recommended that frontage on bin night. The proposal fails to meet tonight’s council meeting approve a proposal for 27 apartment design guidelines for minimum separation distances units and seven townhouses from buildings to side and rear over five blocks on the corner boundaries. of Blackwall and Farnell Rds, Six units fail to comply with solar Woy Woy. and daylight access into living The report says the $11 million development on the 3721.5 square metre site owned by Apex Smart Homes Pty Ltd is permissible in the zone and that no councillor has made any representations about it. But residents submitted 87 comments or objections when it was first exhibited and 36 when it was exhibited a second time. They complained about overshadowing, infrastructure issues such as stormwater, traffic and parking, loss of privacy and light pollution among other issues. Save Our Woy Woy community group founder Mr Harvey McDougall said the submissions had been basically ignored. He will speak on behalf of the group at the public forum at 6pm, ahead of the council meeting. The group is calling on residents to attend tonight’s council meeting to give a clear message to councillors who will vote on a development proposal. The proposal exceeds planning provisions in a number of ways. It is above the height limit of 11metres by 7.5 per cent. It is above the maximum floor space ratio by 2.7 per cent. The setbacks along the boundaries are as little as 4.2 metres when six metres is the limit. The setbacks also compromise the deep soil provisions for landscaping along boundaries. The waste servicing requirements are exceeded by 89 per cent but the council report says the code was written at a time when the maximum residential bin size was 240 litres and the bins are now 360 litres. The council report states that the 34-unit development can be serviced with 28 bins and this

rooms and private open spaces. Units Nine, 18 and 27 only get one hour of sunlight between 9am and 3pm in mid-winter while three other units only get two hours. Two units have balconies that fail to provide a three-metre depth. The development fails to meet the communal open space policy of 25 per cent and the communal space it does allocate on the ground floor, at 21 per cent, fails to provide at least two hours of sunlight to at least 50 per cent of the space, only giving it to 25 per cent of the space. The report says the proposal has either 61 or 62 car parking spaces (it mentions both). In summing up, the report recommends approval, saying the proposed consolidation of five lots and redevelopment is consistent with all relevant directions under the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036. It says the proposed built form is considered acceptable in the context of the site and is in the public interest as it will provide a variety of housing types and densities within the area. Tonight’s meeting is at the Central Coast offices at Wyong. Meeting. It starts at 6pm with the public forum and the meeting proper starts after the speakers. This development is the first item on the business agenda so it should be dealt with early in the night. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 29 April 2019 Interview (Merilyn Vale), 23 April 2019 Harvey McDougall, Save Our Woy Woy

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Quick survey finds Woy Woy Bay in ‘good condition’ “Overall the waterway here is in A quick survey of Woy Woy Johnson said. “Tidal eddies and wind deposit good condition. Bay on April 23 has found “It was also pleasing to note the bay to be generally roadside litter in these mangroves, that a derelict vessel was removed clean and tidy, according to easily managed on a higher tide. “Only a large four wheel drive from the jetty boat ramp at Lions Clean4Shore facilitator Mr tyre was dragged from the water Park.” Graeme Johnson. near the end of Taylor St. Mr Johnson said Clean4shore The survey was undertaken to seek out any larger items, and plan future outings and clean ups in the bay, he said. “The lower tide greatly restricted this survey, especially with the obvious small litter gathered in front of the railway station,” Mr

A wheelie bin and oyster basket were also found in the mangroves near the Spike Milligan Bridge. A slow cruise in a dinghy back through Woy Woy Channel, turned up smaller items, plus three buckets and a sleeping mat.

hoped to bring in a local school or youth group to clean the railway line foreshore and deeper into Horsfield and Correa Bay, on a higher tide. SOURCE: Social media, 23 Apr 2019 Graeme Johnson, Clean4Shore

Work to start on Woy Woy wharf The former Gosford City Council allowing access during all-weather Woy Woy’s new wharf should be completed by the end of adopted a concept plan for the future and all-tide conditions. Work will start in this financial next year, according to a upgrade of the Woy Woy Wharf, report to the Central Coast inclusive of a floating pontoon and year. associated infrastructure to ensure The report to council said Council. The council has to allocate $1.33 million in next financial year’s budget to comply with the 25 per cent funding agreement under the NSW Government’s Regional Communities Development Fund which gave the council $3.591million to redevelop the town centre wharf.

accessibility. The project provided for a new sea wall, a dedicated fishing wharf and associated facilities, footpath and cantilever boardwalk; lighting and landscaping. The project is expected to provide an improved facility for commercial ferries and for recreational use of Brisbane Water,

extensive community consultation was undertaken prior to the adoption of the concept plan but further community consultation will be undertaken in the finalisation of the design plans prior to construction starting. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.4 and 3.5, 29 April 2019

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entral Coast Council is to dedicate at least three Council-owned sites for affordable housing partnerships in an effort to relieve housing stress being felt by an estimated 24,000 Coast families. At Council’s Ordinary Meeting on April 29, councillors authorised CEO, Gary Murphy, to finalise an Affordable Housing Strategy in a bid to provide more housing choice for households earning less than $100,000 per year. Drawing heavily on a draft strategy prepared by housing expert, Judith Stubbs, which was on exhibition for 103 days last year, the new strategy outlines a variety of measures to help households which pay more than 30% of their gross income on housing costs. The matter was previously deferred twice, as councillors worked together to develop a united approach to housing affordability. Councillors agreed there was a need for 8,000 more dwellings for very low income households, 2,100 more for low income households and 500 for moderate income households, by 2036. They voted to develop one Council owned site for an affordable housing partnership in the short term, with at least two more to follow as the strategy rolls out. Sites chosen will be well located with regard

to transport/services and not environmentally sensitive. Council will also facilitate a multi-tenure development which will seek to include a new generation boarding house for very low income singles or couples, one and two bedroom apartments for very low and low income singles, couples and small families, and space for an on-site outreach service and manager’s dwelling. It will look at a site for the short-term development of temporary dwellings such as caravans, cabins and tiny homes in partnership with a registered community housing provider. Other measures to be considered include: rezoning developable land within 400m of town

Opening of the Tiny Homes project in Gosford centres and 800m of and homelessness transport nodes to allow services, develop a pilot multi dwelling housing; home share scheme and zoning precincts within incorporate transitional Greenfield urban accommodation options expansion areas to in multi-tenure projects allow for multi-dwelling to help the homeless into housing; and permitting housing. multi-dwelling housing in Cr Chris Holstein said R2 zoned areas. the strategy would not Council will also be a “magic panacea for consider amending homelessness” but rather parking standards an attempt to keep people for residential flat out of homelessness. buildings and amending “Many people need its forthcoming more affordable housing Development Control options, including Plan to include a range trainees, apprentices and of lot sizes to allow newlyweds,” he said. for different housing Cr Jillian Hogan said typologies. the strategy “provides a Council will advocate diverse range of initiatives to State and Federal – it is about our people, governments for more our residents, from all resources to meet different circumstances, growing homelessness ages and workplaces. on the Coast. “We have an It will facilitate opportunity to make a relationships between difference and change local real estate agents the course of people’s

current zonings.” He said talk of changes to negative gearing had already seen a drop in housing investors. “If negative gearing is to be replaced, it has to be replaced by something else, and affordable housing may have to be the replacement,” he said. Cr Troy Marquart said he was concerned about one of the strategies, which involves Council advocating for increased resources for “one stop shops to provide information and referral as well as services for chronically homeless people such as outreach medical counselling services, low cost meals, laundry, shower and internet access and storage facilities. He was the only councillor to vote against adoption of the strategy. Mayor, Jane Smith, said although she realised some people had been frustrated by the lengthy process involved in coming up with a strategy, the outcome was positive. “Councillors worked hard to come up with a document most councillors support and that’s a great outcome,” Smith said.

lives in a way we, as a Council, have never before,” she said. “We could fob off housing issues and say this is a state issue, or a federal issue, but affordable and alternate housing is everyone’s issue.” Cr Bruce McLachlan said he supported the strategy, following amendments made to the original draft which put more focus on placement in appropriate areas. “This is the first time the councillors sat down Source: Agenda item 3.1 as a group and worked Central Coast Council through the issues and Ordinary Meeting, April 29 it was quite rewarding in Interview, Apr 30 Central Coast Councillor, that regard,” he said. Bruce McLachlan “I do have some Interview, Apr 30 reservations but am Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith realistic and understand Media statement Apr 30 council cannot override Central Coast Councillor, state policy and the Jillian Hogan fact is people can build Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale boarding houses in

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Water quality concerns at Terrigal Beach

errigal Haven Supporters’ Group is pushing for an urgent action plan to address water quality concerns at Terrigal Beach, after a sewage spill over the Easter weekend, which the group says, put hundreds of swimmers at risk. Group members, Anthony and Petra Horwood, said swimmers in the annual Terrigal Ocean Swim on Easter Saturday were overwhelmed with the stench of sewage in the water and are questioning how long Central Coast Council was aware of the problem before it was fixed on Easter Sunday. They say they are aware of four instances of various infections since the ocean swim. The Horwoods, who regularly collect water quality data at Terrigal Beach and the Haven as volunteers with the Central Coast Council and the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) pilot Terrigal Microbial Tracking Project, first noticed a strong smell of sewage at the Seven Drain storm water drain system at the southern end of the beach on April 17.

The Seven Drain outlet at Terrigal Beach

“These storm water drains empty into the ocean directly beside the Terrigal Beach Rock pool in front of Crowne Plaza,” Petra Horwood said. “There was a strong smell of sewer at the location and water was running out of the southernmost pipe and dumping into the ocean. “We noted that this was very unusual because there had been no rain for 48 hours. “On Saturday, April 20, I was told by a regular Terrigal Beach ocean swimmer that the ocean water on the southern end of the beach was ‘putrid to swim in’ early in the morning of the day before,” Horwood said. “Saturday was the day of the annual Terrigal Ocean Swim,

which my husband and I both participated in. “We were appalled at the murkiness of the water and noted a strange taste in the water and a very strong smell of sewer as soon as we entered the ocean directly in front of the Terrigal SLSC. “This smell and taste persisted all of the way along the beach for up to 250 metres to the south, and did not subside until we swam away from the beach as we rounded a turning buoy and started to swim further offshore to the north east of the Haven.” On April 21, Horwood “felt physically ill” while taking data in front of the same drain because “the stench of sewer was so incredibly strong.

“My husband noted the same smell from the promenade above the location of the storm water pipes.” Later that day, the Horwoods were advised by two community members that there was a huge amount of water coming out of the most northerly of the Seven Drains and the “stench of sewer was overwhelming”. One of those people, Joy Cooper, reported the discharge to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). “On Easter Sunday, just before 5 pm, I walked past the storm water drain on Terrigal Esplanade and noticed a large amount of water flowing from the northern most drain, which had a pungent sewer smell,” Cooper said.

“While there was a small amount of rain the night before, I knew this could not have been due to precipitation.” Cooper photographed stormwater drains on surrounding streets and spoke to a representative at the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) around 5.30pm to explain her concerns. She received a response around 7pm, with the EPA officer notifying her that a business in Terrigal had had a blocked sewer pipe resulting in an over flow to the storm water drain. “He said Council had investigated and the blockage had been cleared,” she said. “But I would like to know

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how Council was able to fix a blockage at a private residence so quickly if they had no prior knowledge of it. “When did Council know of the blocked sewer pipe, and did Council consider closing the beach for swimming until the testing was completed?” Petra Horwood also wants to know how Council could have fixed the problem in just over an hour if it hadn’t already been aware of the source of the spill and has written to all councillors, Council CEO, Gary Murphy, state Member for Terrigal; Adam Crouch, and federal candidate for Robertson, Anne Charlton, demanding answers. “For three days, there was a large amount of sewer flowing into the ocean,” she said. “Council must have been aware of it, but allowed the ocean swim to go ahead. “It is possible that some poor engineering solutions in the past have left the current Council with a legacy which may prove to be quite expensive to fix, but as community members and rate payers, we would expect Council to warn us of any risk to our health as soon as it becomes known to any of their staff.” Continued P4

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Water quality concerns at Terrigal Beach

From P3 But Council has been quick to respond, saying it acted immediately on two separate occasions over Easter when it was informed of sewer outflow. “On Saturday, April 20, Council was notified of a small sewer overflow from an inspection point in Kurrawyba Ave, Terrigal,” a spokesperson said. “Council attended, removed the blockage and checked to ensure that no sewage had entered the stormwater system. “None was observed at the

time. “This small overflow was reported to Council late Saturday afternoon. “On Sunday, April 21, Council was notified of a second sewer overflow in Terrigal, this time from an inspection point behind a business on Terrigal Esplanade. “Council attended, removed the blockage and checked the stormwater drains at the beach for any indication of sewage. “None was observed at the time. “This overflow was reported to Council late in the afternoon.

“Council received reports of a change in water quality in Terrigal Haven late last week including a decrease in water clarity. “These changes are unrelated to the resolved sewer overflows experienced over the weekend and will be addressed as part of the ongoing investigation which is being undertaken in partnership with the NSW Government. “Tree roots and the flushing of inappropriate items are the main causes of partial and total blockages in our sewer system. “Council has crews on-call

24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, to respond to any incidents that impact our infrastructure and is continuing to investigate the causes of longer term water quality issues at Terrigal Beach and Terrigal Haven through its audit process. “The audit is using a number of methods to determine longer term contamination sources, including DNA analysis, pharmaceutical and ammonia testing, and CCTV inspections of targeted drainage systems.” The spokesperson said Council was continuing to monitor water quality through the Terrigal Beach water

quality audit, the regular Beachwatch program and as a result of specific community concerns. The issue was debated as a matter of urgency at Council’s General Meeting on April 29, with councillors voting unanimously to call for expeditious testing of water; and signage, if needed, about entering the water. Councillors also asked for an urgent investigation of possible sources of the pollution with a report to come back to council at its next Ordinary Meeting. Mayor, Jane Smith, said staff always responded quickly to incidents reported by members

of the public and encouraged residents to continue to report water quality issues. “Councillors have voted to prioritise a report on the incident over the Easter weekend,” Smith said. Source: Media statement, Apr 24 Joy Cooper, resident Media release, Apr 26 Anthony and Petra Horwood, Terrigal Haven Supporters’ Group Agenda item U1/19 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Apr 29 Media statement, Apr 30 Central Coast Council Interview, Apr 30 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Reporter: Terry Collins

Community Environment Network Chairman’s Report Hello, In responding to concerns by locals over water pollution, I was reminded that frequently many activities lead to unintended consequences. Consider for example land clearing, where unintended consequences include; erosion, increased stormwater and water pollution. The results can be seen regularly on Tuggerah Lakes where the water becomes blue when the air is still, but when the wind whips up the bottom sediments the water changes to a chocolate brown. In planning for development we need to ensure the unintended consequences are reversed as often they are ignored. Young people impress me with their energy, optimism and courage. Watching the Extinction Rebellion rallies in the UK and Europe are amazing. The young have the answer, they are getting out and getting their voices heard. Our leaders are failing to acknowledge or come up with solutions to dying rivers, mass fish kills, hotter summers or species extinctions, their SILENCE is deafening. In the past year, the Central Coast environment has been declining with land clearing, wetland destruction and waste dumping. The young are our best hope of stopping this Race to the Bottom.

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Decision on Terrigal Boardwalk deferred for a site inspection

entral Coast Council has deferred a decision on the controversial Terrigal Boardwalk plan in what Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, has described an effort by Labor councillors to take the project off the agenda prior to the May 18 Federal Election.

But, Mayor, Jane Smith, who put the motion for deferral at the Ordinary Meeting on April 29, said there were a number of concerns to be addressed before councillors made a decision. The upgrade of the rock pool will proceed. The boardwalk project has already attracted a pledge of $2,938,600 from the State government’s Restart Fund, which Council will need to match dollar for dollar if it proceeds. “Council would have to make a large contribution of $2.9m to a project which has the community largely divided,” Smith said. “I can see both sides of the debate, but I would like to go on site with an engineer to

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look at some aspects of the design. “It appears there is no access from the boardwalk to the rock platform, and I also have some questions on the stability of the cliff face.” Another cause for concern is the likelihood that many people could choose to park at The Haven and walk along the boardwalk into Terrigal, Smith said. “We would need to look at the management of that,” she said. “Parking at The Haven is already at capacity and we have to look at possible

effects on regular users of The Haven.” Community opinion on the project is divided. Of 688 written submissions received by Council during the consultation period in November/December 2018, 52% expressed general support and 48% expressed a lack of support. Face to face random surveys, conducted in the Terrigal area, but also at Gosford and The Entrance, showed 49% very supportive, 12% per cent not supportive, and the rest varying in levels of support. Terrigal resident, Sally

Jarmaine, addressed councillors prior to the meeting in public forum, and said the boardwalk would come at devastating social and environmental cost. “One of the supposed benefits of the boardwalk is that it will make Terrigal a tourist destination,” she said. “Terrigal is already a destination; we don’t need a boardwalk to qualify.” Jarmaine said a boardwalk would “decimate” The Haven and encourage rubbish to be dropped directly into the ocean. She said the fact that

access to the rock platform would no longer be permitted represented “an immeasurable loss to the process of natural discovery and play that The Haven offers our youths”. She said pop-up random surveys “often capture tourists wandering by who have no real investment in the scope of the loss on a local scale”. But Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, blamed a “Labor-Independent alliance” of councillors for deferring a decision, pointing out that 500 pages of design work and environmental studies has already been completed at a cost of $930,000 to Council.

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“This is nothing more than a last-ditch effort to take this project off the agenda prior to the upcoming Federal Election,” Crouch said. “The recent State Election results are a clear mandate to deliver local infrastructure, including the Terrigal Boardwalk and 5 Lands Walk Winney Bay projects.” ` Opinions were also divided in Council Chambers.. Cr Troy Marquart was opposed to deferring an issue he said had been “thrown around since 1994” and although, Cr Bruce McLachlan, agreed that a site inspection would achieve little, he said he would vote for the motion “in the interests of kumbaya”. Cr JillyPilon favoured the officers’ recommendation of proceeding with the boardwalk and rock pool as a combined project.

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Gosford Heritage Interpretation Strategy now on public display

ound and light shows, interactive displays and pavement installations are just some of the things recommended to highlight the “living history” of Gosford under Central Coast Council’s Gosford Heritage Interpretation Strategy, now on public display. The Strategy suggests introducing signs, and heritage themed artworks along the footpaths and in access points between Mann St and its central side streets to create a “continuous visitor experience” through the city. Ten major projects have been identified to kick-start the activation of the city centre, at a total cost of $550,000, with the money to come from Council capital works budgets and potential State and Federal grant funding. Recommendations include a series of light shows to

structures. A responsive mobile website at a cost of $90,000 has been proposed, to include storytelling, interviews, oral histories and walking tours. The Strategy also proposes enhancement of the Rotary War Memorial Fountain in Burns Park and the Kibble Park Fountain, and an increase in festivals and events. Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said the Strategy was a “good news initiative”. “Heritage has great value and should certainly be part of the mix in modernising the city,” she said. “We need to look at how things like the interpretive signage would be done and what external funding would be available.” The strategy is on public display until May 30.

An upgrade for the fountain in Kibble Park is one of the suggestions

highlight the beauty of the CBD and encourage overnight stays, at a cost of $100,000. The strategy would also see interpretative signage replacing existing signs on

selected historic buildings and encouraging physical interaction. This $85,000 project would see a swinging front panel on each sign bearing an engaging

statement or question on it to encourage users to swing it to the side to reveal the answer inside. Other suggestions include: murals on building awnings,

disused shopfronts and empty walls; interpretative shopfront installations using a range of media, including animatronics and puppetry, lighting effects and set design; and, viewing portals on posts or similar

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Industry Training Hub and a scholarship scheme for VET students announced

SW Business Chamber, Central Coast Region, has welcomed the news that the Coast is to get one of the 10 new Industry Training Hubs announced in the recent Federal Budget. Regional

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Martin, said the Chamber had long been advocating for such a move. “Creating better linkages between schools and local industry, and other skills development measures, is to be applauded and it is great that we haven’t missed out,” Martin said. “Having the latest advice on

industry trends, employment futures, and training and learning options, is essential to select a future career path and vital to nearly 5,000 unemployed youth on the Central Coast. “It’s important that the Central Coast, with the third highest youth unemployment rate in the state, should be a

focal point for these important initiatives.” Martin said the Skillsroad Youth Census of more than 30,000 young people between the ages of 15 and 24, confirmed that not enough information, support, or advice is available to school students and their parents to help them consider future training and

LABOR WILL TAKE $8,000 P/Y FROM OUR $31,000 P/Y PERSONAL RETIREMENT INCOME ACCOUNT HOW MUCH WILL THEY TAKE FROM YOU? My novice understanding of Labors changes to franking credits. The A.L.P. if elected proposes to stop payment of cash tax refunds owing to Australian Shareholders from unused tax credits attaching to their fully franked dividends from Australian shares such as B.H.P., the banks, Telstra and many other good tax paying Aussie companies. These companies pay 30% of profit to ATO as a pre paid tax (franking) credit for shareholders, this credit is held to offset any tax they might owe. However if they do not owe any tax the un-used tax credit is claimed back as a cash refund. This 30% cash tax refund is added to the 70% cash dividend already paid, this 100% amount is declared income in the tax return. It is this 30% cash tax refund (refundable franking credit) that Labor wants to unfairly take from shareholders’ dividends, Labor plans to selectively target 1 million non working Australians who stand to loose $5 billion p/y income via this unfair change. Labor wrongly claim this cash tax refund to be a tax “loophole” or a “gift” from the government, as can be seen this is untrue, it is a legal tax refund of a un-used tax (franking) credit held in the shareholder’s name. Labor would make exemptions to their policy for some groups including themselves. They would exempt some Government pensioners and not others. Many of these non working Australians are in the nil tax bracket and some on government pensions, whilst others have provided for themselves and want nothing from the government other than being left alone as planned for years ago. Seek professional financial advice for yourself. Reject Labor’s cash tax refund grab that discriminates against the same class of senior Australians This notice is placed in the public interest by P Campbell Ph: 0414 630 837

career options. “The NSW Business Chamber believes more information and support needs to be provided in our schools for both students and parents to help navigate the seemingly endless, and sometimes daunting, training and career options,” she said. “Breaking down any negative industry myths and showcasing future careers will help motivate the next generation to reach their goals.” Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the Coast had also been chosen to participate in an $8.2m scholarship scheme for VET students, with up to 400 scholarships available. “Both programs are aimed at addressing youth unemployment in regions like the Central Coast,” Wicks said. “Our youth unemployment is 12.7 per cent, lower than what is was, but still higher than the national average of 11.3 per cent. “Anything we can do as a Government to address youth unemployment is good news for our young Coasties.” Wicks said the Central Coast Industry Training Hub

would have office space and a full-time career facilitator who will work in close partnership with local schools, training organisations and local employers to develop pathways and meet the region’s specific workforce and training needs. “Hubs will provide a localised approach to connect schools, industry and employers, and will complement the role of school career advisors,” she said. “They will be developed in partnership with industry and the State Government to create sustainable employment outcomes for the region.” Initial hubs will commence in 2020 with the majority commencing in 2021. Successful scholarship applicants will receive up to $17,500, based on the length and type of study or training involved. Source Media release, Apr 14 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks Media release, Apr 15 NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast Region

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A former staff representative on the ABC Board, John was a presenter of the Religion Report on Radio National and presented the Sunday Nights Program on ABC Local Radio. He is the author of an award-winning book on the Salvation Army. John will be appearing at the Gosford Anglican Church, 3 Mann Street Gosford on Friday 3rd May. The evening will commence at 6.00 pm. Tickets: $10 members, $15 non-members This price includes a light supper with refreshments. Pre-pay via the Greater Bank: BSB 637-000, Friends of the ABC Central Coast, account number 781348279, or by direct deposit at a Greater Bank branch. If mailing, send a cheque to ‘The Treasurer, P. Preston, P.O Box 4189, East Gosford 2250.’ RSVP: by email to ross.mcgowen61@gmail.com SMS: 0400213514, if calling please do so between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm weekdays.

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Mayor seeks bi-partisan support for game-changing projects

entral Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, has thrown down the gauntlet to Federal election candidates to commit to two key projects to deliver economic, recreational and cultural opportunities for the Coast.

Smith is asking both major parties to commit to fund a Cultural Precinct in the Gosford CBD and stage 2 of the Central Coast Regional Sporting Complex. She said that while she welcomed the funding

commitments already announced by the major parties, it is time for bipartisan support for these game-changing projects. “We have seen some great announcements already for roads funding, shared pathways and an education precinct in the Gosford CBD, all of which are very welcome indeed,” Smith said. “What we want to see this election is funding announcements for Council priority projects, as Council priorities are our community’s priorities too. “They are truly visionary projects. “An integrated cultural

precinct for the Gosford CBD will revitalise the region’s capital and boost artistic and economic opportunities in the region. “The current funding commitments for this project are welcome but more is needed to deliver this visionary project. “Stage 2 of the Central Coast Regional Sporting Complex will enshrine the Coast’s position on the sporting map as a centre of sporting excellence, attracting worldclass competitions to the Coast, boosting tourism and

economic activity. “All candidates and parties are aware of the detail and significance of these projects and what they will mean for the Coast. “With less than three weeks to go, it would be a show of strength from candidates to get these funding announcements from all sides. “That way, no matter who wins on May 18, the Coast wins.” Source: Media release, May 1 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith

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climate change forum will be held under the auspices of the Community Environment Network (CEN) at the Uniting Church, Gosford, on May 13, from 6.30pm.

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continued to rise. “Our emissions other than from land clearing have risen from 410ppm in 1990 to 560ppm in 2018. “The world has not done much better, with global CO2 rising from 355ppm in 1990 to 410ppm in 2018. “We are heading for Spokesman, Richard Weller, with a said the forum would be catastrophe presented by Climate Future, a temperature rise of more than 3 degrees C. committee of CEN. “5 degrees C is clearly “We have reached a crisis possible if we do not make point where we must not cuts now. delay any further in cutting our emissions,” Weller said. “If we allow this to happen willMarch be catastrophic. 2019 “If people are not worried, the results01 they should be. “Some experts are predicting Contact: Dianne Ambrose “In the past four years, increasing political instability phone: 02 4325population 1674 massive Australia’s emissions have and

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Christian Science: What it is and how it heals A place at the table for healing prayer GOSFORD: The challenging problems we face today demand a fresh approach to solutions. We can’t afford to overlook the needed component of spirituality to make real progress on the issues that confront our lives and well-being.

movements with war amid a global struggle to survive.” Weller said many regions currently called food bowls would turn to deserts and decisions made now would affect the lives of people for generations into the future. “If we suddenly stopped global emissions tomorrow, the temperature would continue to rise for several decades and then slowly fall back to a stable but still high condition over centuries to millennia,” he said. “Our civilization has been developed based on a stable climate, not an increasingly heating one. “We all have a responsibility to work against this danger. “We know we are causing this problem so we have the moral responsibility to do what we can to reduce actions that are causing it.” Weller said it was vital to pick the easiest areas of activity where emissions can be reduced rapidly with the least cost. “These are electricity generation and transport,

which together, represent 50% of Australia’s emissions,” he said. “We can quickly change the electricity sector with solar and wind, a clean electricity system would facilitate the introduction of a fully electric vehicle fleet. “Only our Government can drive these changes with appropriate policies. “We also need to tackle industry, mining, agriculture, etc.” The committee is urging voters to back those candidates at the May 18 Federal Election who advocate immediate and strong action on climate change. Guest speaker, Dr Mark Diesendorf, will present on converting the electricity system to renewables, and, Richard Weller, will give a rundown of the current pathways for cutting emissions, the urgency of the cuts required and the changes needed to Government policy. Source: Media release, Apr28 Richard Weller, Climate Future, Community Environment Network

Practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, Michelle Nanouche, says, “Through honest talk about the questions people ask, I give a one hour lecture followed by Q and A that tackles the essentials of Christian Science – its unique value as a system of healing, its practical Christianity, and its broader contribution to solving individual and societal problems today.” Nanouche will present her lecture titled, ‘Christian Science: What it is and how it heals,’ on 16th May 2019 at 2.00 pm at the Christian Science Church, 56 William Street Gosford. Admission is free. Everyone Welcome. The lecture will explore a variety of questions, including: “Why is it that genuine healing involves more than purely physical factors based on a patient’s biology and genetic make-up?” “What does Christian Science offer beyond positive thinking or faith healing?” “How is Christian Science both spiritual and scientific?” Nanouche’s responses are based on the works and teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, and as discussed in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures written by Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of the Christian Science movement. Nanouche will also offer compelling examples– including the healing of a severe leg injury–from her professional practice of healing to illustrate elements of Christian Science treatment. Michelle Nanouche trained and practiced as a Christian Science Nurse for 10 years before changing her focus from nursing care to the practice of Christian Science healing through prayer. She brings over 30 years of professional healing experience to her current roles of practitioner, teacher and lecturer on Christian Science. She lectures on the connection between prayer and health throughout the US and in Africa and Europe. For several years, Nanouche was also the official contact person for information on Christian Science to public authorities, lawmakers, and media in the state of New Jersey, USA.

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Train timetable improvements announced

entral Coast commuters are advised that Transport for NSW has announced service adjustments that will affect both the region’s train and bus services.

The changes, which came into effect on April 28, were made to support the integration of the new Sydney Metro into the wider public transport network, which is set

to open in mid-2019. According to the announcement confirming the changes published on Transport for NSW’s website, the following changes are in place along the Central Coast and Newcastle line: The 4:05pm Sydney to Gosford service is extended to stop at Wyong and all stations in between, while the 4:20pm Sydney to Newcastle service makes additional stops at Warnervale and Wyee; Wondabyne is added as a stop

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on the 7:45pm Newcastle to Central service; and, Central Coast and Newcastle line services travelling from the Sydney CBD no longer stop at Asquith in the afternoon peak hour. According to Transport for NSW, the only bus route effected on the Central Coast will be the 50/3 route that services Peninsula suburbs. Source: Website, Apr 28 Transport for NSW

Kincumber aged care facility proposal withdrawn

controversial proposal for a $30.5m aged care facility at Kincumber has been withdrawn by the applicant, two weeks before public submissions were set to close. Catholic Healthcare withdrew the application on March 15, but has declined to give its reasons. The 108 bed complex was earmarked for land between Avoca Dr and Scaysbrook Dr, and would have comprised single storey, three storey and four storey components,

associated parking and extensive high quality landscaped courtyards. The one storey front of house wing would have been adjacent to the three-four storey residential and back of house wings, with the main lobby to have been accessed from Scaysbrook Dr. A veranda would have run along the main façade, creating a covered pedestrian access to Avoca Dr. Documents provided in support of the DA said the shapes of the individual building wings had been conceived to “break up the bulk of the building and to

minimise the visual impact on neighbouring properties”. Several dozen objections to the application had been lodged prior to its withdrawal. Objectors listed among their chief concerns: incompatibility with existing area and community; height concerns; access from Scaysbrook Dr and resultant traffic pressures; and, parking difficulties. A response from the RMS tabled along with other documents raised no objections to the Scaysbrook Dr access. Source: Central Coast Council DA tracker

Central Coast Stadium could see the NSW Waratahs calling it home

entral Coast Council is hoping to bring elite level rugby back to the region with a bid to host the NSW Waratahs at Central Coast Stadium in 2020.

Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council was excited at the opportunity and was open to hosting more sporting events at the stadium. “Council is committed to

bringing high level sporting events to the Coast and is always interested in talking to any teams and promoters seeking a venue,” Smith said. “The stadium has recently undergone a range of upgrades, including new change rooms, corporate facilities, accessible amenities, big screens and sound systems, which has further strengthened the reputation and longevity of this great venue. “If the Waratahs bid is

successful, the high calibre games will be delivered on the back of a range of other successful world-wide events held at the stadium in the past.” Additional information on details of the bid was not available as the matter was discussed in a confidential meeting of councillors. Source: Media release, Apr 18 Central Coast Council

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Council adopts Affordable Housing Strategy

entral Coast Council is to dedicate at least three Council-owned sites for affordable housing partnerships in an effort to relieve housing stress being felt by an estimated 24,000 Coast families.

At Council’s Ordinary Meeting on April 29, councillors authorised CEO, Gary Murphy, to finalise an Affordable Housing Strategy in a bid to provide more housing choice for households earning less than $100,000 per year. Drawing heavily on a draft strategy prepared by housing expert, Judith Stubbs, which was on exhibition for 103 days last year, the new strategy outlines a variety of measures to help households which pay more than 30% of their gross income on housing costs. The matter was previously deferred twice, as councillors worked together to develop a united approach to housing affordability. Councillors agreed there was a need for 8,000 more dwellings for very low income households, 2,100 more for low income households and 500 for moderate income households, by 2036. They voted to develop one Council owned site for an affordable housing partnership in the short term, with at least two more to follow as the strategy rolls out. Sites chosen will be well located with regard to transport/services and not environmentally sensitive.

Opening of the Tiny Homes project in Gosford

Council will also facilitate a multi-tenure development which will seek to include a new generation boarding house for very low income singles or couples, one and two bedroom apartments for very low and low income singles, couples and small families, and space for an on-site outreach service and manager’s dwelling. It will look at a site for the short-term development of temporary dwellings such as caravans, cabins and tiny homes in partnership with a registered community housing provider. Other measures to be considered include: rezoning developable land within 400m of town centres and 800m of transport nodes to allow

multi dwelling housing; zoning precincts within Greenfield urban expansion areas to allow for multi-dwelling housing; and permitting multi-dwelling housing in R2 zoned areas. Council will also consider amending parking standards for residential flat buildings and amending its forthcoming Development Control Plan to include a range of lot sizes to allow for different housing typologies. Council will advocate to State and Federal governments for more resources to meet growing homelessness on the Coast. It will facilitate relationships between local real estate agents and homelessness services, develop a pilot home share scheme and incorporate

transitional accommodation options in multi-tenure projects to help the homeless into housing. Cr Chris Holstein said the strategy would not be a “magic panacea for homelessness” but rather an attempt to keep people out of homelessness. “Many people need more affordable housing options, including trainees, apprentices and newlyweds,” he said. Cr Jillian Hogan said the strategy “provides a diverse range of initiatives – it is about our people, our residents, from all different circumstances, ages and workplaces. “We have an opportunity to make a difference and change the course of people’s lives in a way we, as a Council, have

never before,” she said. “We could fob off housing issues and say this is a state issue, or a federal issue, but affordable and alternate housing is everyone’s issue.” Cr Bruce McLachlan said he supported the strategy, following amendments made to the original draft which put more focus on placement in appropriate areas. “This is the first time the councillors sat down as a group and worked through the issues and it was quite rewarding in that regard,” he said. “I do have some reservations but am realistic and understand council cannot override state policy and the fact is people can build boarding houses in

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Federal Budget receives a mixed reaction

he Federal Budget, handed down on April 2, has met a mixed reaction on the Coast, with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, saying the region will see “record investment” thanks to the first national surplus in a decade, and her Labor opponent at the forthcoming Federal election, Anne Charlton, describing the Budget as an “election con”. Wicks said the Budget would see more jobs created and taxes lowered, while guaranteeing essential services like schools, hospitals and roads. “Already under this Budget, we have been able to announce: $35m for fully funded and properly costed commuter car parks at Gosford and Woy Woy; $8.25m for upgraded sporting facilities

on the Peninsula; $3.8m to improve cancer services at the Central Coast Cancer Centre; and, $945,000 for a unique service that takes health services to those sleeping rough,” she said. “The Budget delivers an additional $158b in income tax relief on top of the $144b in tax cuts locked into legislation last year. “This includes immediate tax relief of up to $1,080 for low and middle income earners, and up to $2,160 for a dual income couple, to ease cost of living pressures. “We are also backing the 18,000 small businesses on the Central Coast by increasing the Instant Asset Write Off to $30,000 and expanding its access. “To assist with power bills and to help ease cost of living pressures, there will be a one off income tax exempt payment of $75 for singles and $125 for couples to more than 3.9 million eligible social

security payment recipients.” Wicks said the Budget provided record health spending of $81b, record schools funding and a record infrastructure investment of $100b over the next decade. But Charlton said the Budget had “no plan for wages, no plan to tackle power prices, no plan to address climate change, and no plan for the future”. She said it had failed to reverse cuts to Central Coast schools, hospitals, TAFE and apprenticeships, and underspent on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). “In the past six years, the Liberals have cut $3b from TAFE and skills, and cut 150,000 apprenticeship places,” Charlton said. “One hundred and twenty staff have been removed from our local TAFEs and there has been a 9.3 per cent drop in local enrolment since 2016.

Proposed seniors’ housing development

entral Coast councillors will conduct a site inspection at a proposed seniors’ housing development in Green Point.

Situated in Caldwell Cl, the development would comprise eight cottages and a carpark, with extensive landscaping to be undertaken. Twenty seven objections plus a petition with 93 signatures were received in relation to the proposal, with key concerns being traffic congestion, passage for emergency vehicles, overshadowing of adjacent homes, waste disposal and noise issues. A report to Council said the

development would require two existing lots being consolidated to allow for the proposed development of eight dwelling units, with a net increase of six dwellings, with increased vehicular use being “negligible” and having no impact on the performance of the external road network. The report said the applicant had amended plans, reducing the length of two units to help reduce overshadowing of their nearest neighbour, and waste services would not be impacted. In response to resident concerns that the project might morph into social housing, the report said senior housing was residential accommodation for seniors

or people with a disability, consisting of a residential care facility, a hostel, a group of self-contained dwellings, or a combination of these, but did not include a hospital. Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said the property was compliant with Council regulations. “Residents do have some concerns, mostly around traffic and parking, noise and garbage disposal, but hopefully we will be able to address their concerns on our site inspection,” she said. Source: Agenda item 2.2 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Mar 11 Media statement, Mar 12 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith

“We have also seen the closure of 162 local businesses since 2011.” While Labor would support tax cuts for working and middle class people, Charlton said the Liberals were “so out of touch” that they have given a much smaller tax cut to two million Australians earning less than $40,000. But NSW Business Chamber says the Central Coast should be a key beneficiary of the announcement on skills and jobs. “There were a number of very positive announcements with respect to skills development in this Budget,” Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said. “So it’s important that the Central Coast, with the third highest youth unemployment rate in the state, should be a focal point for some of these important initiatives. “Central Coast businesses will certainly benefit from the Government’s announcement

that more than half a billion dollars would be set aside for 80,000 new apprenticeships. “The incentive payment for employers will be doubled to $8,000 for taking on an apprentice, while the apprentice will also receive a $2,000 incentive payment. “This is a great outcome and was something actively sought by the NSW Business Chamber. “What is less clear is whether the Central Coast is in line for one of the Training Hubs also announced in the Budget. “The Government stated that it would spend $67.5m to trial 10 national training hubs in regions with high youth unemployment, with an aim of creating better linkages between schools and local industry, and other skills development measures. “This is to be applauded, but with a big youth unemployment problem, we can’t afford to miss out on that trial.”

Martin said the Government had delivered on an extension to the instant asset write-off scheme for business. “They also extended the threshold to those businesses with turnover of up to $50m,” she said. “Extending that scheme will go a long way to helping business on the Coast to invest.” Charlton said Labor’s decision to put cancer scans, consultations and medicine on Medicare and the PBS would mean that many Central Coast residents would no longer need to pay huge out-ofpocket costs for healthcare. Source: Media release, Apr 2 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks Media release, Apr 3 Candidate for Robertson, Anne Charlton Media release, Apr 3 NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Region Media release, Apr 5 Candidate for Robertson, Anne Charlton

Housing development approvals up by 59 per cent

o u s i n g development a p p r o v a l s continued to buck expectations by rising further in January, 2019, according to the Housing Industry Association.

Association Executive Director, Craig Jennion, said Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) building approvals data for the year to January, 2019, increased 59 per cent compared to the year prior. “Over the twelve months to

January, 2019, a total of 2,275 approvals were issued for new dwellings across the Central Coast, compared to 1,429 for the year to January 2018,” Jennion said. “Further positive news was the strong overall performance of the sector in the past three months. “During this time, the Central Coast saw strong increases in approvals in both the detached homes and multi-unit side of the sector, compared to a year earlier. “This high approvals

pipeline, particularly to the south of the LGA, shows that the revitalisation of Gosford is well under way. “As a result, in the medium term, the residential construction sector shall continue to remain buoyant.” Figures showed that approvals were much higher in the south of the region, with almost four times as many approvals in Gosford as in Wyong. Source: Media release, Mar 13 Housing Industry Association

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Informal track along Winney Bay clifftop closed

Local Government NSW’s 2019 Tourism Conference held at Crowne Plaza

lmost 200 tourism professionals came to the Central Coast recently for Local Government NSW’s 2019 Tourism Conference, held at Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, from March 17-19.

Picture showing the closed section of the Winney Bay track

entral Coast Council has closed a section of the informal track along the Winney Bay clifftop for an indefinite period, due to community safety concerns.

Council undertook geotechnical surveys as part

of the design phase of Stage 2 of the walk, and a 130m section of the informal track along the clifftop is within the unacceptable risk zone due to its proximity to the sheer cliff faces. Barriers and signage have been erected on site to ensure walkers are aware of the restrictions, and the inherent risks along the clifftop.

Residents can continue to use the formal walkway at Winney Bay to access the northern viewing area. Access is via the pathway at the Del Monte Pl Reserve, Copacabana, or via the Winney Bay Fire Trail from Cape Three Points Rd, Avoca Beach. Source: Media release, Apr 17 Central Coast Council

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President, Linda Scott, said the conference, co-hosted by Central Coast Council and supported by Destination NSW, focussed on the new era of tourism policy and strategy. “In 2016/17, tourism was worth $34.2b to the NSW economy, and the sector directly employed 171,100 people across the state,” Scott said. “That’s a great result, but with everything NSW has to offer we know can do even better. “We’re all aiming for a new NSW tourism target of $55b in overnight visitor expenditure per year by 2030 and we want to see visitors spending $25b of that in our state’s regional areas. “That’s why the conference focussed on the best ways to build our state’s tourism businesses, for the benefit of our economies and our communities.”

The theme of this year’s conference was ‘Experience Changes Perceptions’, with delegates from councils, tourism agencies and state government exploring the Central Coast’s rural towns, including Norah Head, Glenworth Valley, Woy Woy, Long Jetty, Peats Ridge and Terrigal. “Conferences are valuable for regional visitor economies, and the industry congratulates Central Coast Council for its investment in hosting the conference,” Tourism Central Coast Director of Industry Services and Partnerships, Russell Mills, said. “The conference theme echoes our aims to work with tourism businesses to improve perceptions of, and increase visitation to, the Central Coast as a destination.” Tourism Central Coast was an exhibiting sponsor of the conference as the official tourism marketing and industry services agency under contract to Central Coast Council. Scott said the Coast had a history as one of NSW’s leading tourism destinations, with its tourism sector continuing to grow. “Between October, 2017, and September, 2018, alone, the Coast hosted nearly 1.5 million

domestic overnight visitors who spent $521m over the same period,” she said. “During the same period, there were 65,700 international overnight visitors to the region, who spent a total of $48m. “Both domestic and international overnight visitation to the area continues to grow, with the 2017-18 figures for domestic overnights up 5.8% on the previous year, and international overnights up nearly 19% over the same period. “The Central Coast is clearly doing a lot of things right, so it is only fitting that we mark this new era of tourism strategy by holding our conference right here.” Scott said local governments played a significant role in the tourism industry: as tourism operators, destination marketers, visitor information service managers, community planners and place makers, as well as broader responsibilities such as the delivery of public infrastructure and services and the management of tourism’s impact on the environment and the community. Source: Media release, Mar 15 Local Government NSW Media release, Mar 15 Tourism Central Coast

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operating costs,” she said. “Two-thirds noted an increase here, which is why just under half of the businesses surveyed said profits fell in the quarter.” Martin said issues such as ‘double dipping’ for casuals and the perception of greater union disruption in the future were factors worrying business owners right across the State. “What business needs is certainty and fairness on issues such as workplace relations,” she said. Source: Media release, Apr 24 NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast Region

Conservationist and senior ecologist, Ross Wellington, from consultancy firm, Australian Environmental Surveys, and formerly the State Government’s Green and Golden Bell Frog National Recovery Plan Coordinator, said Green and Golden Bell tadpoles were seen choking to death in a slurry of mud left behind when the lagoon was emptied by Council contractors. Wellington said the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog population breeds in a single primary swale which adjoins the main body of Avoca Lagoon, referred to as the Bareena Wetland. He said earthworks in the late ‘70s created an ideal breeding site that somehow allows the frogs to escape the dreaded frog chytrid disease. “The Bareena wetland however remains connected to the main lagoon through its base via the water table,” he said. “So, when the lagoon is opened and drains completely, the water table is lowered and the wetland then also drains through its base. “Any tadpoles still present and unable to complete

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transformation to froglet and hop away are doomed, unless they are rescued or the lagoon is closed before completely emptying. “On April 5, water levels in Avoca Lagoon reached the critical level where an assisted opening was triggered so as to avoid flooding of some low-lying dwellings near the lagoon. “Council presumably organised contractors to mechanically open the berm using earth moving equipment and release the lagoon’s water. “But it would appear that from there on, the safeguard process failed. “The precursor inspection, notification and contingency strategy requirements were not enacted and the breeding event was made to fail. “The lagoon was opened, water gushed out to sea, locals took advantage of the standing waves at the front of the lagoon and surfed the wave. “But apparently, no one thought of the frog and enacted the notification procedure.” Wellington said the

procedure involved inspecting the wetland, checking for tadpoles and arranging with the relevant authorities for a rescue of tadpoles if required. “This is ridiculous,” he said. “Here we have multiple layers of management for this population, an amazing level of fostered community involvement, years of research and monitoring, a recovery plan and even students using it as a teaching learning location, and they still can’t get it right. “What hope have other threatened species and populations got? “Council has failed in due process, but an even bigger problem is the dismantling of the recovery plan framework for not just the Green and Golden Bell Frog but all threatened species in NSW. “The State Government has just abolished the Office of Environment and Heritage and the Department of Local Government and subsumed them into the Department of Planning and Industry. “That says it all.”

Wellington said the population was one of only two key populations of the Green and Golden Bell Frog known to still exist on the Central Coast, with the other at Davistown. “Community involvement and interest in this frog, and the population at Avoca, has been a major feature of the work undertaken by, Dr Graham Pyke, from the University Technology Sydney, who has carried out regular monitoring as part of the Recovery Program for the species for more than 10 years at Avoca, making it one of the longest running frog monitoring programs in Australia,” he said. A spokesperson for Central Coast Council said Council was investigating reports of tadpole deaths in Bareena Wetland at the north east of Avoca Lagoon. “Bareena Wetland is known to provide habitat for populations of the Green and Golden Bell Frog, a listed endangered species in NSW,” the spokesperson said. “Our estuaries, lagoons and wetlands are dynamic, living entities, and an important part of the natural environment, and we are committed to protecting and preserving our rich environment and the diversity of local native species.” Source: Media release, Apr 13 Ross Wellington, Senior Ecologist, Australian Environmental Surveys Media statement, Apr 26 Central Coast Council

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Endangered species’ protection measures fail

entral Coast Council has been accused by a leading ecologisist of causing the death of perhaps thousands of endangered tadpoles with the premature opening of Avoca lagoon recently.

n c e r t a i n t y over key policy issues, including workplace relations, is hurting business confidence on the Coast as the Federal election approaches, NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Regional Manager, Paula Martin, said. Martin said the Chamber’s latest quarterly survey showed business conditions had fallen sharply as the NSW economy slows down, with the largest drop in business confidence recorded since July 2010. “Fortunately, Central Coast businesses were less bleak than in other regions,” Martin said. “So, while about 40% of businesses across the State thought conditions deteriorated in the quarter, on the Central Coast, only 25% of businesses said that conditions had deteriorated.” Martin said most key indicators on revenue, staff numbers and investment picked-up in the quarter, although businesses did not expect that to last. “Where business on the Coast got hit hard, was on

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Glen Road Action Group was caught unaware when the applicants for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre announced amended plans at the first hearing of the NSW Land and Environment

current zonings.”

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said. Cr Troy Marquart said At Council’s Ordinary he was concerned about Meeting on April 29, one of the strategies, councillors authorised which involves Council CEO, Gary Murphy, to advocating for increased finalise an Affordable resources for “one Housing Strategy in a bid stop shops to provide to provide more housing information and referral choice for households as well as services for earning less than chronically homeless $100,000 per year. people such as outreach Drawing heavily on a medical counselling draft strategy prepared services, low cost meals, by housing expert, laundry, shower and Judith Stubbs, which internet access and was on exhibition for 103 Opening of the Tiny Homes project in Gosford storage facilities. days last year, the new to transport/services centres and 800m of and homelessness lives in a way we, as He was the only strategy outlines a variety and not environmentally transport nodes to allow services, develop a pilot a Council, have never councillor to vote against of measures to help sensitive. multi dwelling housing; home share scheme and before,” she said. adoption of the strategy. households which pay Council will also zoning precincts within incorporate transitional “We could fob off Mayor, Jane Smith, said more than 30% of their facilitate a multi-tenure Greenfield urban accommodation options housing issues and say gross income on housing development which will expansion areas to in multi-tenure projects this is a state issue, although she realised costs. seek to include a new allow for multi-dwelling to help the homeless into or a federal issue, but some people had been The matter was generation boarding housing; and permitting housing. affordable and alternate frustrated by the lengthy previously deferred twice, house for very low multi-dwelling housing in Cr Chris Holstein said housing is everyone’s process involved in coming up with a as councillors worked income singles or R2 zoned areas. the strategy would not issue.” strategy, the outcome together to develop couples, one and two Council will also be a “magic panacea for Cr Bruce McLachlan was positive. a united approach to bedroom apartments for consider amending homelessness” but rather said he supported “Councillors worked housing affordability. very low and low income parking standards an attempt to keep people the strategy, following Councillors agreed singles, couples and for residential flat out of homelessness. amendments made to the hard to come up with a document most there was a need for 8,000 small families, and space buildings and amending “Many people need original draft which put more dwellings for very for an on-site outreach its forthcoming more affordable housing more focus on placement councillors support and that’s a great outcome,” low income households, service and manager’s Development Control options, including in appropriate areas. Smith said. 2,100 more for low dwelling. Plan to include a range trainees, apprentices and “This is the first time income households and It will look at a site for the of lot sizes to allow newlyweds,” he said. the councillors sat down Source: Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 500 for moderateWyong income Regional for different housing Agenda item 3.1 short-term development Cr Jillian Hogan said as a group and worked Central Coast Council 2263. The full articles and more can bethe seen on our website www.centralcoastnews.net households, by 2036.2262,of& temporary typologies. dwellings strategy “provides a through the issues and Ordinary Meeting, April 29 They voted to develop such as caravans, Council will advocate diverse range of initiatives it was quite rewarding in Interview, Apr 30 one Council owned site cabins and tiny homes to State and Federal – it is about our people, that regard,” he said. Central Coast Councillor, Bruce McLachlan for an affordable housing in partnership with a governments for more our residents, from all “I do have some Interview, Apr 30 partnership in the short registered community resources to meet different circumstances, reservations but am Central Coast Mayor, Jane term, with at least two housing provider. Smith growing homelessness ages and workplaces. realistic and understand Media statement Apr 30 more to follow as the on the Coast. Other measures to “We have an council cannot override Central Coast Councillor, strategy rolls out. be considered include: It will facilitate opportunity to make a state policy and the Jillian Hogan Sites chosen will be rezoning developable relationships between difference and change fact is people can build Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale well located with regard land within 400m of town local real estate agents the course of people’s boarding houses in

Ourimbah Masterplan’s implementation will result in loss of historical significance Ourimbah’s historical significance of an 1800s timber town will be lost if development is allowed to go ahead under the draft Ourimbah Masterplan, says State Member for The Entrance, David Mehan Operational Plan to deliver $791m investment

Central Coast Council will have an operating deficit of $7.7m over the next 12 months as they deliver a $791m investment in essential services and capital works for the region.

Feedback sought on draft Greater Lake Munmorah Structure Plan Central Coast Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the draft Greater Lake Munmorah Structure Plan on public exhibition until Sunday, May 26. Three shared pathways to be funded by a Labor Federal Government Three shared pathways which have been the subject of long community campaigns, and now on Central Coast Council’s priority list, could be a few steps closer to being established, following a

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Ballot draw signifies commencement of Federal Election The countdown to the federal election is on, following the crucial ballot paper positions draw and the opening of postal voting and early voting centres on Monday, April 29.

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Rebels’ outlaw motorcycle gang members face court

wo men, including a member of the Rebels’ outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG), faced court on May 1 charged as part of investigations into the death of Mangrove Mountain man, Clint Starkey. Just after midnight on Thursday, April 6, 2017, Starkey, aged 42, presented at Gosford Hospital with serious head injuries. He was later flown to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he remained in a critical condition until he passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. Detectives from the State

Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, assisted by Brisbane Water Police District, established Strike Force Bartondale to investigate the assault and circumstances surrounding Starkey’s death. Their inquiries revealed he was assaulted at a service station at Peats Ridge, which was examined by specialist forensic officers. During the investigation, strike force investigators charged seven men over their alleged roles. They remain before the courts. At about 2:45pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, police arrested

two men, aged 54 and 25, during a vehicle stop on The Ridgeway at Lisarow. The 54-year-old man, who is a member of the Rebels OMCG, was charged with murder. The 25-year-old man was charged with hinder investigation, serious indictable offence of other, and tamper with evidence with intent to mislead judicial tribunal. Police will allege in court that the younger man tampered with evidence during the older man’s arrest yesterday. Investigations under Strike Force Bartondale continue.

Lake Munmorah shared pathway is nearing completion

The Lake Munmorah 2km shared pathway on the Pacific Hwy, between Tall Timbers Rd and Carters Rd is nearing completion.

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Work to start on Council staff Quick survey finds Woy Woy Bay in ‘good condition’ Woy Woy wharf recommend Central Coast Council staff have A quick survey of Woy Woy Bay on Woy Woy’s new wharf should be recommended that tonight’s Farnell Rd April 23 has found the bay to be completed by the end of next year, council meeting approve a generally clean and tidy, according according to a report to the Central proposal proposal for 27 units approval and seven to Clean4Shore facilitator Mr Coast Council. Council staff recommend Farnell Rd proposal approval

townhouses over five blocks on Graeme Johnson. up 28 metres of street Coast staff would theCentral corner of Council Blackwall andtake Farnell have recommended that frontage on bin night. tonight’s council meeting approve a proposal for 27 units and seven townhouses over five blocks on the corner of Blackwall and Farnell Rds, Woy Woy.

The proposal fails to meet apartment design guidelines for minimum separation distances from buildings to side and rear boundaries. Six units fail to comply with solar and daylight access into living rooms and private open spaces. Units Nine, 18 and 27 only get one hour of sunlight between 9am and 3pm in mid-winter while three other units only get two hours. Two units have balconies that fail to provide a three-metre depth. The development fails to meet “Overall the waterway here is in the communal open space policy A quick survey of Woy Woy Johnson said. “Tidal eddies and wind deposit good condition. of 25 per cent and the communal Bay on April 23 has found “It was also pleasing to note space it does allocate on the the bay to be generally roadside litter in these mangroves, that a derelict vessel was removed ground floor, at 21 per cent, fails clean and tidy, according to easily managed on a higher tide. “Only a large four wheel drive from the jetty boat ramp at Lions to provide at least two hours of Clean4Shore facilitator Mr tyre was dragged from the water Park.” sunlight to at least 50 per cent of Graeme Johnson. near the end of Taylor St. Mr Johnson said Clean4shore the space, only giving it to 25 per The survey was undertaken to A wheelie bin and oyster basket hoped to bring in a local school or cent of the space. seek out any larger items, and plan The report says the proposal future outings and clean ups in the were also found in the mangroves youth group to clean the railway near the Spike Milligan Bridge. line foreshore and deeper into has either 61 or 62 car parking bay, he said. A slow cruise in a dinghy back Horsfield and Correa Bay, on a spaces (it mentions both). “The lower tide greatly restricted through Woy Woy Channel, turned higher tide. In summing up, the report this survey, especially with the SOURCE: recommends approval, saying the obvious small litter gathered in up smaller items, plus three Social media, 23 Apr 2019 proposed consolidation of five lots front of the railway station,” Mr buckets and a sleeping mat. Graeme Johnson, Clean4Shore and redevelopment is consistent with all relevant directions under the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036. It says the proposed built form is considered acceptable in the context of the site and is in the public interest as it will provide a variety of housing types and densities area. can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net articleswithin andthemore Tonight’s meeting is at the They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info Central Coast offices at Wyong. The former Gosford City Council allowing access during all-weather Woy Woy’s new wharf should Meeting. It starts at 6pm with the public be completed by the end of adopted a concept plan for the future and all-tide conditions. Work will start in this financial forum and the meeting proper next year, according to a upgrade of the Woy Woy Wharf, starts after the speakers. report to the Central Coast inclusive of a floating pontoon and year. associated infrastructure to ensure The report to council said This development is the first Council. accessibility. extensive community consultation item on the business agenda so The council has to allocate The project provided for a new was undertaken prior to the it should be dealt with early in the $1.33 million in next financial sea wall, a dedicated fishing wharf adoption of the concept plan but night. year’s budget to comply with the 25

Everglades catchment drain upgrade completed

Exchange student celebrates birthday in Australia

The report says the $11 million Central Council has development onCoast the 3721.5 square metre site owned by Apex Smart completed upgrade to the Homes Pty Ltd isan permissible in the zone and that no councillor has Everglades catchment drainage in made any representations about it. But residents submitted 87 Umina Beach. comments or objections when it

The Rotary Club of Umina Beach has celebrated a milestone with its Danish Rotary youth exchange student who is celebrating her birthday in Australia.

shore at Killcare Beach on Easter Sunday, April 21.

Red Shield doorknock planned for May

Ettalong residents group to hear about development

Handful of people attend ballot draw

The Salvation Army has announced that its Red Shield Appeal doorknock will take place across the Peninsula on May 2526.

Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development will hold a meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 30, from 8pm at the Ettalong senior citizens centre.

Only a handful of people, including five of the eight candidates standing for the Federal seat of Robertson, turned up to witness one of the steps of democracy in action - choosing the ballot list

was first exhibited and 36 when it was exhibited a second time. They complained about overshadowing, infrastructure issues such as stormwater, traffic and parking, loss of privacy and light pollution among other issues. Save Our Woy Woy community group founder Mr Harvey McDougall said the submissions had been basically ignored. He will speak on behalf of the group at the public forum at 6pm, ahead of the council meeting. The group is calling on residents to attend tonight’s council meeting to give a clear message to councillors who will vote on a development proposal. The proposal exceeds planning provisions in a number of ways. It is above the height limit of 11metres by 7.5 per cent. It is above the maximum Thefloor full space ratio by 2.7 per cent. The setbacks along the boundaries are as little as 4.2 metres when six metres is the limit. The setbacks also compromise the deep soil provisions for landscaping along boundaries. The waste servicing requirements are exceeded by 89 per cent but the council report

Man escapes serious injury in shore dump

A man in his 50s has escaped Quick surveyserious findsinjury Woy Woy after being struck by a condition’ wave and dumped onto the Bay in ‘good

Work to start on Woy Woy wharf

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Erina armed robbery no longer a cold case

etectives have commenced a renewed investigation into an armed robbery, in Erina, nearly 20 years ago, where a shot was fired.

At about 2:50pm on Thursday, October 25, 2001, two men, armed with a firearm, entered a jewellery store on Karalta Rd, Erina. The men threatened staff before stealing cash and jewellery, and were last seen entering a blue Holden Commodore sedan, being driven by a third man. As the vehicle was fleeing the scene, one of the men leant out of the vehicle and fired a shot at a member of the public.

No one was injured. The sedan, which inquiries reveal had been stolen from Lake Munmorah, was later found abandoned nearby and seized. Detectives from State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad have since taken carriage of the investigation. As they continue with their inquiries, investigators have released images of a pair of reading glasses and a blue Holden Commodore sedan. The glasses are similar to a pair one of the men was seen wearing at the time of the incident. Robbery and Serious Crime

Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty, said investigators are committed to arresting those persons responsible. “This was a brazen act in broad daylight and to fire a shot at a member of the community is just deplorable,” Det Supt Doherty said. “Advancements in forensic technology provide us the necessary tools to help put these thugs behind bars. “While we continue to reexamine this case and use all the resources at our disposal, we encourage any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward,” he said.

Huxley was originally charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault, but these charges were dropped and he has since been living with his parents under strict bail conditions since first appearing in court in February, 2018. The Prosecution pushed for Huxley to serve a full time custodial sentence, whilst the Defence argued that an intensive Community Corrections Order incorporating rehabilitation

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www1.police. nsw.gov.au/ Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

methods would suffice. During cross-examination, Huxley admitted he had blamed the victim after the initial charges were laid, and the subsequent impact upon his lifestyle, including the loss of two jobs he had been working at the time. Huxley also admitted to feeling guilt at the time of the incident, as well as, over

the past year, and told the court he had been seeing a psychologist. “I blamed her for it,” he said. “After the guilty plea I started seeing it from her side. “I kept thinking about what I was like when I was 15 and it really helped me see the other side of it,” Huxley told the court. The court also received character references from Huxley’s family and friends including former Central Coast Mariners player, Matthew Crowell, and Gosford City Football Club’s Premier League Manager, Col Seggie. Huxley will be sentenced on May 31. Source: Court notes, Apr 16 Case file, R v Liam Huxley 2017/00299643

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NSW Police have released these images of a blue Holden Commodore sedan believed to be similar to the one used in the robbery - Inset: Reading glasses

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Sentencing submission for Liam Huxley completed iam Huxley, the 22 year old Narara man who pleaded guilty to two counts of having sexual intercourse with a 15 year old girl, fronted Gosford District Court on April 16 for a sentencing submission.

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Have your say on the Draft Gosford CBD Heritage Interpretation Strategy Central Coast Council has prepared a Draft Gosford CBD Heritage Interpretation Strategy to provide a framework and recommendations to bring the heritage of Gosford to life. The draft Strategy puts forward a series of innovative, interactive and inclusive ways to engage visitors with the city's past, and reposition the CBD as a destination for tourists and residents. Find out more about the draft Strategy by getting involved in a drop-in session: Thursday, 9 May 2019, 11am–1pm Imperial Shopping Centre, Gosford (near food court) Friday, 10 May 2019, 11am–1pm Kibble Park, Gosford To make a submission on the Draft Strategy, go to yourvoiceourcoast.com/GosfordCBDHeritage or contact Council on 1300 463 954. Public exhibition closes Thursday, 30 May 2019.

At this session you will find out more information on the Draft Structure Plan and have an opportunity to meet the project team, ask questions and provide your feedback. This is an exciting project for the Central Coast Region. We value the site’s history and want to build on this, whilst exploring ways to enhance local economic growth and tourism. Your feedback is important and we encourage you to attend this session and provide your thoughts on the Draft Structure Plan.

Details: Please drop in at any time to find out more. • Date: Saturday 25 May 2019 • Time: 9am – 12pm • Venue: Wyoming Community Centre, 147 Maidens Brush Road, Wyoming NSW 2250 If you can’t attend the Community Information and Feedback Session we will be hosting Community Pop-ups at Tuggerah Super Centre on Saturday 11 May 2019 between 9am – 12pm and Erina Fair between 2pm – 5pm where you can find out more. We look forward to meeting with you and hearing your thoughts! If you have any questions about the project you can find out more at www.wctv.com.au

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Level of pork barrelling amounts almost to corruption

f Matthew Wales was disappointed by the low level of pork-barrelling for the Central Coast in the State election, he won’t be disappointed in the upcoming Federal election (“Funding announced for 600 additional car spaces at Gosford”, Coast Community News edition 204) where Prime Minister Scott Morrison is obviously splashing the cash in hopes of buying enough votes to retain office.

Leaving aside the question of which article of the Constitution gives the Federal Government responsibility for parking, this disgusting practice of broadcasting cash to influence electors has reached the point where it amounts almost to corruption. Both of the main parties are equally culpable in this conspiracy to defraud the public, so pious complaints by the Labor Party about the largesse coming the way of Liberal marginal seats this

FORUM year hardly impresses. Let us remember that this is our money that the Government is so free with. The Government took it from us in taxes, and we are entitled to expect that it will be used for the benefit of the nation as a whole, not to shore up the electoral chances of a few backbenchers whose contribution to the political system is negligible. Are we so stupid that we are expected to be grateful to the Government for dribbling our own money back to us in flashy one-off expenditures, to benefit a supposed group of swinging voters in critical electorates? There is a body called Infrastructure Australia that is supposed to monitor capital outlays by the Government and assess them for cost/benefit purposes. It is notable that election promises seem to bypass this procedure, which is one reason why we badly need a federal ethics/corruption watchdog. There is no analysis to

suggest that 600 car-parking spaces in Gosford would be the region’s highest transport priority. However, the purpose of pork-barrelling is to gain publicity, not to make a worthwhile contribution to the common good. How can we ever expect that the country will be run efficiently, when politicians can squander our money on any inane project, without any check or balance from an impartial body? In a letter to Coast Community News edition 204, I said that the responsibility of elected officials (at whatever level) is to protect the general public interest, and this distortion of the electoral process is a derogation of such responsibility that should be heavily punished at the ballot box. Unfortunately, politicians of all stripes seem to believe that handouts are the way to voters’ hearts, and who’s to say that they’re not right? One look at the calibre of politicians we elect is enough to make one despair. Email, Apr 5 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Please explain Labor’s franked dividend policy

ould someone explain to me how the franking component of the labor party’s promises works.

As I see it, anyone receiving a pension and thus has up to $850,000 of assets will not be affected. Thus, a person with over

FORUM $850,000 and thus earning a conservative 10 per cent on that asset if they are wise, will have an income of $85,000 a year. The franking component of this would be at the most say $10,000 and that would leave

them with a tax free (given it is their super) income of $75,000 a year to live on. Not a bad income and does this mean that the people who are complaining are greedy people? Could someone help me understand this? Email, Apr 30 Geoff Mitchell, Kariong

Climate change denier’s comments questioned

n response to Garry Clifford’s letter published in Coast Community News edition 205; As a community newspaper it is expected the editor will not enforce strict conditions to published submissions.

Variation to standards, within good reason, is expected. I have read Mr Clifford’s email numerous times and still do not understand how it is possible to believe climate change does not exist on the flimsy information supplied. Mr Clifford has also failed to provide details on how genuine debate is going to cover multiple generations. Does he intend to organise

FORUM a student forum like the one convened by Mayor Jane Smith in November 2018, with invitations to students on both sides of the climate change debate? Will this forum be open for public observation? Mr Clifford will need to provide more informed comment on climate change to counter the overwhelming scientific knowledge that indeed exists. In November 29, 2015, I attended a rally in Sydney to highlight the urgent need to keep temperature rise below 2°C. Thousands of climate change believers attended the rally. I do not know the source of

Mr Clifford’s claim that the temperature has only risen by 0.8°C in 100 years. The fear is that we are on track to exceed plus 2°C temperature rise in the foreseeable future. Multi-generational climate change activism is gaining momentum. Activists accept that the federal election is the last roll of the dice for climate change action. If action is deferred, the future is a blank canvas for everyone. That’s when life will really become emotional. The softly-softly days have passed, into extinction. Email, Apr 16 Norman Harris, Umina

Station upgrade list grows

abor’s claims that train stations in the Gosford electorate would not be receiving step-free access are false.

I can confirm that both Point Clare and Narara Stations will be upgraded to step-free access as part of the next stage of the Transport Access Program. Hawkesbury River Station will also have lifts installed, which will benefit those people from the Gosford electorate who live in Mooney Mooney. In 2011, when the Liberal’s

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years to upgrade all stations on the network. The Liberal state government are also upgrading station access at Niagara Park, Lisarow, Ourimbah and Tuggerah, thanks to the advocacy of Liberal Candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrem. I am proud to have been part of a team that has listened to Gosford residents. We know that accessible transport is key to a good quality of life, so we made these upgrades a top priority. Email, Mar 5 Sue Dengate, Umina

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NBN download speed has improved but customer still infuriated at service

ere is a brief update to the “Unhappy Terrigal NBN Customer” featured in the Forum sections of Coast Community News editions 203 and 204.

Service provider organised an appointment with their technician on March 22, between 0730 and 1200 – arrived 1145. His advice was to purchase a WiFi router to improve the wireless connectivity within the house as the one provided was noted for its poor coverage. There would be a new modem to come out in future from provider and he would recommend the current one be replaced. I purchased said router and it did partially improve connectivity. On March 18, I spoke to NBN, who advised that there was an open case and I would hear from a customer service manager. That call took from 1233 until 1417 with one hour on the queue. Nothing further until a repeat call on March 25.

FORUM Was guaranteed response within 48 hours. Return call received 45 minutes after hanging up. A further call 24 hours later received and told response was a 24 hour monitoring of service. 48 hours later informed by NBN they found no fault. A short time later, my provider called and advised me to purchase my own modem/router and a specific type – Netgear – the online price was $800. They gave me a credit of $550 towards it. They also warned I would no longer have a telephone landline service. I still pay the full amount of $120 per month though. It may be reduced for 12 months by $30.00 per month, but that is not a certainty. I purchased the new router after sourcing it locally, only one nearby. The following day it was installed after checking what was needed in the way of details from the provider, advised just plug it in.

FORUM up there ever since the Industrial Revolution isn’t really there at all.

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Payroll tax is double dipping

Immediate improvement in download speeds but uploads of between 1 and 5 MBPS, nothing like what was to come with current plan. Called provider next day to ascertain what the upload speed should be (40MBPS) and the speed pack was upgraded to 4. Had to restart modem/ router and it seemed to work ok, except a number of WiFi connected devices had to be reset from scratch and some would not reconnect at all and are to be replaced. Downloads have been consistently around 92 MBPS since installing the new modem/router but uploads are consistently between 2 and 5 MBPS, a fraction of what they are supposed to be under my plan. They can’t say it is my equipment as it is brand new. One part is great the other not so. Both NBN and provider wish to have nothing further to do with it and have closed their cases. Rev. Frank Van Der Korput Stillwill beanreturning infuriated NBN to Terrigal Uniting customer. Church to lead “Discussing Dementia

can see that small business is not as prosperous in Australia, as the State Government taxes them to the hilt.

Why is it that small business has to pay tax on the salaries of the staff, then the staff pay

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Brisbane Water Dve road safety welcomed

FORUM tax to the government, isn’t that double dipping? It is no wonder that businesses are closing and people are out of work. So the response is to get rid of payroll tax and make the nation strong again in small business. When I ask politicians where do our taxes go, all they say is, they go to consolidated revenue, so where does it go

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This pedestrian access is 2: On Caring”. The focus will be on how best we can care for people Email, Apr 1 way overdue. Where: living with dementia, particularly when Neil Keele, Hopefully RMS will 380 also they are still living at home.Terrigal Most Terrigal the Uniting Church, importantly, we will look at how we endeavour Terrigal Terrigal the to Drprovide can all “care for the Carer”, given that their load is the heaviest. How much needed traffic lights can we support them: emotionally, at Fagan Park,Cost: Jirrah Ave, as physically, through provision of Gold coin donation soon as possible. respite, through education, and by helping them to navigate the It has Includes: been delayed It just flowed the complexity of theout Agedover Care system? repeatedly. Talk and afternoon tea How can Carers care for themselves, sides of the disc. so that they don’t burn out? How can Motorists pay plenty of taxes What relief forthe “three our we helpa Carers deal with Register by griefs of dementia”: when their loved and should have safer ways of grandchildren. Friday 10th May to one is diagnosed, when they enter full driving along this main road.or jan@terrigalunitingchurch.com -time care, and when they eventually Email, Apr 23 43851248 die? Email, Apr 25 Margaret McGowan, Erina Anne Mooney, Point Clare

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from there? I wonder if these people know where it goes. Let’s have a people’s inquiry into where our taxes go under the people’s court, chaired by a barrister, and the people called upon to give their opinion on where the finance goes. It is also apparent that the bureaucracy doesn’t like interference from the people that they should be serving.

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will be returning to Terrigal Uniting Church to lead “Discussing Dementia 2: On Caring”. The focus will be on how best we can care for people living with dementia, particularly when they are still living at home. Most importantly, we will look at how we can all “care for the Carer”, given that their load is the heaviest. How can we support them: emotionally, physically, through provision of respite, through education, and by helping them to navigate the complexity of the Aged Care system? How can Carers care for themselves, so that they don’t burn out? How can we help Carers deal with the “three griefs of dementia”: when their loved one is diagnosed, when they enter full -time care, and when they eventually die?

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MAJOR PROJECTS

Our new funding agreement means every school in Robertson will get big funding increases over the next 10 years (to 2029)

Somersby Industrial Estate - $8 million provided to the Council to upgrade sewerage works to help create an estimated 3,000 jobs

Over the next decade, all 34 public schools in Robertson will receive an average of 52% more funding per student

Central Coast Medical School and Medical Research Institute - $45 million for the project now under construction

School Sign at Empire Bay Public School $14,200 to fund a new LED sign St Philip’s Christian College’s New Junior School Building - $750,000 has been provided to St Philip’s to provide an upgraded space for local students

MOBILE COVERAGE

Fixing Oceano Street - $3.8 million for major upgrades at Copacabana Intersection of Langford Drive and Woy Woy Road in Kariong - $1.75 Kulnuramillion delivered to improve this dangerous intersection M1 Upgrades in Kariong - $196 million for longawaited road widening, with construction now underway Ryans Rd at Umina Beach, and Davis Street at Booker Bay - $1.65 million delivered to upgrade crucial local roads

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SPORTING FACILITIES Austin Butler Oval - $15,000 delivered to upgrade these amenities at Woy Woy Gosford Little Athletics - $10,500 for the West Gosford club Brisbane Water Cricket Club - $14,760 delivered for cricket net upgrades Narara Wyoming Cricket Club - $18,375 delivered for equipment upgrade McEvoy Oval, Umina Beach - $304,000 in funding secured to upgrade the facilities Banjo’s Skate Park in Wamberal - worked with the Pilon family to secure $500,000 for the skate park, in honour of their son, Banjo Gavenlock Oval - $20,000 to install new drainage Kariong Oval - $20,000 to upgrade the lighting James Browne Oval - $119,000 for field upgrades on the Peninsula

Upper Lucy has helped secure funding for a number of community Mangrove Mangrove organisations, including: Five Lands Walk, Copacabana - $875,000 for the upgrade now underway Copacabana Rural Fire Service’s Emergency Generator - We provided Peats $7,606 to fund the purchase of a back-up generator to support our local fire Mangrove Ridge Mountain volunteers Clean4Shore Funding - $250,000 to support the electorate-wide efforts TAX RELIEF to clean up our foreshores and mangroves 59,823 workers in Robertson will Gosford Regional Library - $7 million provided to the Council to fund the Somersby Niagara get income tax relief this year, with Gosford Library ROBERTSON Park Gunderman many receiving significant tax refunds Funding the Regional Performing Arts Centre in Gosford - $10 million Lower Around 11,500 small businesses provided to the Council to help bring more facilities to our local community Mangrove Narara in Robertson are benefiting from tax Recording studio for Musician Making a Difference - $17,300 to fund relief for small businesses the upgrade of life-changing music programs Calga Gosford Community Men’s Shed – $5,660 to replace ageing woodwork Y Gosford equipment W Point Defibrillator for Pearl Beach - $8,250 delivered to provide life-savingSpencer Mount White Erina Terrigal Clare equipment to Pearl Beach Kariong Green Point Clare Community Garden - A $10,000 grant to help support the C Point garden’s upkeep Avoca Willow Road Boardwalk at Springfield Kincumber Saratoga Beach $375,000 delivered to fund the boardwalk Davistown Terrigal Wamberal RSL Sub Branch - Armistice Day Memorial relocation Wondabyne and construction Woy Empire Macmasters Woy Bay Runway Park at Umina Beach - $10,000 delivered to fund the new park Beach Umina Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre - $20,000 to upgrade the Beach Bouddi Killcare Mooney amenities block on the Terrigal site PAC IF I

Calga Mobile Tower - Funded under the Government’s Mobile Black Spot Programme NBN Rollout - 98% of homes are now connected Continuous mobile phone coverage between Wyong and Hornsby and Wi-Fi at train stations $12 million provided and work is now in process New Killcare Mobile Base Stations - To improve phone coverage for local residents, businesses and emergency services Mangrove Mountain Mobile Tower - Funding delivered for the new mobile tower Mobile Base Stations in Spencer and Wendoree Park – Negotiations are in progress to improve phone coverage for local residents, businesses and emergency services

Woy Woy Oval - $3.5 million for a major redevelopment of the sporting facilities, including a 600-seat grandstand and state-of-the-art sporting precinct

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HEALTH AND MEDICARE 884,563 GP visits in Robertson were bulk billed last year (158,359 more than in Labor’s last year in office) Local Drug Action Team in Kincumber New Doctors for the Central Coast - Funding for 7 new GPs on the Peninsula

HOSPITAL FUNDING Funding for NSW hospitals is up 50% compared to Labor’s last year in office – $6.4 billion this year, compared to $4.3 billion under Labor

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SAFER STREETS Lucy and the Liberal team are delivering funding to tackle crime: Peninsula Recreation Precinct - CCTV delivered for Umina Beach Banjo’s Skate Park - CCTV delivered for the park in Terrigal McEvoy Oval - CCTV delivered for the Peninsula CCTV cameras in Copacabana and Terrigal - $551,000 in funding for new and upgraded security cameras

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Stop a cold before it starts New research shows you can stop a cold in its tracks if you take one simple step with a new device when you feel a cold about to start. Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread in your airways and cause misery. But scientists have found a quick way to kill a virus — touch it with copper. Researchers at labs and universities worldwide all agree — copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, just by touch. That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do. Researchers say a tiny electric charge in microbe cells gets short-circuited by the high conductance of copper. This destroys the cell in seconds. Tests by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show germs die fast on copper. So some hospitals switched to copper touch surfaces, like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives. The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When he felt a cold coming on he fashioned a smooth copper probe and rubbed it gently in his nose for 60 seconds. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold went away completely.” It worked again every time he felt a cold coming on. He reports he has never had a cold since. He asked relatives and friends to try it. They said it worked for them, too, every time. So he patented

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New research: Copper stops colds if used early. CopperZap™ and put it on the market. Soon hundreds of people had tried it. Nearly 100% said the copper stops their colds if used within 3 hours after the first sign. Even up to 2 days, if they still get the cold it is milder than usual and they feel better. Users wrote things like, “It stopped my cold right away,” and “Is it supposed to work that fast?” Pat McAllister, age 70, received one as a gift and called it “one of the best presents ever. This little jewel really works.” Now thousands of users have simply stopped getting colds. People often use CopperZap preventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauci used to get colds after crowded flights. Though skeptical, she tried it several times a day on travel days. “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” Businesswoman Rosaleen says when people are sick around her she uses CopperZap morning and night. “It saved me last holidays,” she said. “The kids had colds going around, but not me.” Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” Some users say copper

stops nighttime stuffiness if they use it just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.” Copper may even stop flu if used early and for several days. Lab technicians placed 25 million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses were found alive soon after. People have used it on cold sores and say it can completely prevent outbreaks when used on the lip at the first sign. The handle is curved and finely textured to improve contact. It kills germs picked up on fingers and hands to protect you and your family. Copper even kills deadly germs that have become resistant to antibiotics. If you are near sick people, a moment of handling it may keep serious infection away from you and your loved ones. It may even save a life. The EPA says copper still works even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of different disease germs so it can prevent serious or even fatal illness. CopperZap is made in the USA of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee when used as directed to stop a cold. It is US $69.95 (about AU $98.63) Use code CCAU for US$10 off each. www.CopperZap.com Buy once, use forever For scientific references: www.copperzap.com/science

he Central Coast Cancer Centre has been able to purchase more than $25,000 in equipment thanks to the fundraising efforts of CancerCare Australia and the Rotary Club of East Gosford. The new equipment will benefit patients receiving ongoing treatment for lung and thorax cancer as well as small brain tumours. Cancer Centre staff recently hosted members of the donor group for a morning tea, which was an opportunity to say thank you and demonstrate the new equipment. Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist, Shaun Clifford, told the group that their donation would help improve the treatment experience for local cancer patients. The equipment included a new stereotactic radiosurgery kit which can be used to treat patients with secondary cancers that have moved to the brain (metastasis), slow growing benign tumours and also re-treating areas that have previously had radiation therapy. “This is a non-invasive way to treat patients without surgery,” Clifford said. “Before this, we only had one kit, so if any parts got broken or lost, we would have had to send patients away to get treated in Sydney, as it is

made in Germany and it would take months to replace. “Now that we have a spare, there will be no risk of disruption to our services,” he added. The donation also funded three wingboard thorax support systems which are used to support the patient’s head and arms during the treatment of lung and thorax cancer. This new and improved model is made from carbon fibre and can be customised and adjusted to suit the patient. “It is much more comfortable for patients and this puts them at ease,” Clifford said. Rotarian, Rod Chippindale, said his fellow Rotarians were pleased to be able to make a difference and help patients undergoing cancer treatment. “It is great to see our donation being put to such great use to benefit locals who need it most,” Chippendale said. Clifford said the Cancer Centre team were extremely grateful for the Central Coast community’s support. “We have a special relationship with the community and donations like this make it easier for us to do our job and improve patient outcomes and quality of life.” Source: Media release, Apr 24 Central Coast Local Health District Media

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Gosford’s, Dr Hock Ping Cheah, has been selected to present at the Congress and will be accompanied by, Dr Kenneth Wong. Together the pair will be presenting their research on

the different types of materials used to improve outcomes and reduce the need for blood transfusion in sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery. In the group of patients analysed in their research, not one patient required blood transfusion, with the pair having an overall transfusion rate of just 2/1200 patients (less than 0.2 per cent). Source: Website, Apr 15 Matt Kelly, Gosford Private Hospital

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Rally calls for staffing ratios for aged care

Dr Hock Ping Cheah to present at Surgeons’ Scientific Congress Gosford Private Hospital General Surgeon has been selected to present at the prestigious Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ Annual Scientific Congress to be held in Bangkok in May.

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Local aged nurses rallied in Adcock Park

group of local aged care nurses have presented the Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, with 94 letters from aged care staff, public sector nurses and community members highlighting the region’s endemic staffing issue. The letters were delivered

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following a NSW Nurses and Midwives Association Change the Rules Rally, which was held in Adcock Park on April 10. Michelle Cashman, Registered Nurse and delegate for NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association, said urgent action was needed to address staff shortfalls across Central Coast aged care facilities. “It’s time that we change the rules and we put ratios into

aged care. “That means there’s registered nurses, enrolled nurses, assistants in Nursing and care workers, enough to provide the care that our frail and aged elderly deserve. “At the moment that is not happening,” Cashman said. “We’ve heard about instances of one registered nurse to up to 180 residents at night time, that’s insane. “These are our families.

“These are our mums and dads and aunts and uncles. “Our community. “They deserve so much better than they are getting. “We urgently need the federal government to listen and introduce staffing ratios into aged care,” Cashman said. Source: Media release, Apr 16 Gia Haye, NSW Nurses and Midwives Association

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NAISDA developing artists visit The Glen

AISDA Dance C o l l e g e ’ s developing artists recently visited The Glen, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre located at Chittaway Point. The Centre is undertaking groundbreaking work in the rehabilitation of Indigenous men experiencing drug and alcohol addiction. “The afternoon was an opportunity for our developing artists to learn more about this important community organisation and to get to know some of the residents, who kindly shared their stories, giving a raw and

honest insight into drug and alcohol addiction,” said NAISDA Developing Artist Support Officer, Adelle Grogan. “The developing artists also enjoyed a tour of the facility and challenged the residents to a game of volleyball and touch footy, and in true NAISDA style, the day ended with a dance-off, where each side unleashed their deadliest moves,” Grogan said. According to Grogan, NAISDA has long enjoyed a close relationship with The Glen and its residents. “We are thrilled to have residents of The Glen attend many NAISDA events throughout the year, including our graduation ceremony, midyear and end of year shows.

Commemorative ANZAC Day ceremony at Wamberal

“They’re always out there in our audiences, supporting NAISDA,” she said. “NAISDA plans visits to the centre three to four times a year, giving our developing artists an opportunity to get out of the studio and meet members of the community. “We’ll also be hosting them as part of NAISDA’s Mabo Day celebrations later in the year. “Our developing artists always really enjoy their visits, and I know that the Glen boys do too, so it’s always a great experience for both sides,” Grogan said.

Students of Wamberal Public School commemorated the ANZAC’s sacrifice

Source: Website, Apr 29 Kim Walker, NAISDA Dance College

amberal Public School held a commemorative ANZAC Day ceremony on April 12. The service was attended by local veterans and conducted

by student leaders. It was concluded with a laying of a wreath by the school’s Gallipoli Memorial. “Our students remember and honour all who have served or paid the ultimate sacrifice in times of conflict or war to

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Pearl Beach ShowcaSe concert & IrvIne FamIly PIano ScholarShIP The Pearl Beach Progress Association, and the Irvine Family extend an invitation to come and celebrate a weekend of music performed by students from the Central Coast Conservatorium. 2pm Saturday 25 may, 2019 JunIor ShowcaSe concert Junior Students of the Central Coast Conservatorium will perform in a Showcase Concert. Includes Irvine Family Piano finalists. Ticket cost is $10 and children under 15, immediate families and tutors are free. 2pm Sunday 26 may, 2019 SenIor ScholarShIP concert The Pearl Beach Music Scholarship and Irvine Family Piano Scholarship Concert will once again search for the Central Coast’s best young music students. The annual scholarship competition now celebrating 14 years is for students of the Central Coast Conservatorium. Scholarships will be awarded on the day, valued at $2,000 and will include a “People’s Choice” Award. Ticket cost $10, Children U15 free.

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keep Australia free for future generations. “Lest We Forget,” said Principal, Paul Miller. Source: Website, Apr 12 Paul Miller, Wamberal Public School

Students take out second place in 2019 Dragon Skin

wo Gosford High School students have taken out second place in the 2019 Dragon Skin. Dragon Skin is an initiative of NSW Scouts, held annually over the Easter long weekend since 1984. The Dragon Skin is the premier event for Venturer level Scouts and sees Venturers from all over the country participate in a long weekend of fun, interaction and fellowship.

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Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge participants announced

This year’s event was held in the Penrose State Forest and saw 142 teams compete for the Dragon Skin title. Gosford High School’s, Zander Czerwainw and Josh Chapman, took out the silver. Relieving Principal, Adrienne Scalese, said “We are so proud of both Josh and Zander who always give their best and are so humble and gracious when it comes to their successes”. Source: Website, Apr 22 Adrienne Scalese, Gosford High School

Zander Czerwaniw and Josh Chapman

osford RSL Club has announced its 2019 Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge participants.

This year’s successful applicants are: Brooke Chilvers, of St Joseph’s Catholic College; Adrian Crnalic, of Henry Kendall High School; and, Keegan Heeber, of St Edward’s College. The Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge (KYLC) is a peer group leadership program established by the RSL and Services Clubs Association in 2004 and overseen by the

Keegan Heeber, Adrian Crnalic and Brooke Chilvers

KYLC Benevolent Fund. The program was developed by, Charlie Lynn, of Adventure Kokoda, and involves an arduous 10 day trek across the original Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, presentations at significant battle sites and discussions on sacrifice, courage, mateship, endurance and leadership. It provides participants with a practical leadership experience based on the achievements and sacrifice of Australian diggers during the Kokoda campaign. The trek takes place in the September school holidays

each year. This year’s successful applicants will join with many others from across the country to tackle the Kokoda Trail. To date, more than 20 local trekkers have been sponsored by Gosford RSL Club to take the Kokoda Challenge and all have found it to be a life changing experience. Gosford RSL Club is pleased to promote and support this youth leadership initiative, to the benefit of local young adults and to honour the sacrifice of those who fought in the Kokoda Campaign in World War 2.

This year, Kokoda Challenge Trekkers are raising funds for Network Kokoda. Network Kokoda honours the war time legacy of our Kokoda Veterans and the Papua New Guinean wartime carriers through agriculture, education, health and leadership initiatives by partnering with the villagers along the Kokoda Trail. Donations tins are located at the reception of Gosford RSL Club. Source: Media release, May 1 Jacquie Miller, Gosford RSL Club

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Membership of the Advisory Committees will be on a volunteer basis and no fee or costs will be paid to community stakeholder members. Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/eoi for Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and application details. Closing date for EOI applications is Sunday 19 May 2019. Please allow extra time if posting to ensure your application is received by the closing date.

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Healing practitioner offers free lecture

elebrated Christian Science Healing practitioner and international speaker, Michelle Nanouche, will present a lecture at the Gosford Christian Science Church on May 16.

“The challenging problems we face today demand a fresh approach to solutions. “We can’t afford to overlook the needed component of

spirituality to make real progress on the issues that confront our lives and wellbeing,” Nanouche said. “Through honest talk about the questions people ask, I will give a one hour lecture, followed by a Question and Answer session, that tackles the essentials of Christian Science, its unique value as a system of healing, its practical Christianity, and its broader contribution to solving individual and societal

problems today,” Nanouche said. Nanouche will present her lecture titled, ‘Christian Science: What it is and how it heals,’ from 2pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. The lecture will explore a variety of questions, including: Why is it that genuine healing involves more than purely physical factors based on a patient’s biology and genetic make-up?; What does

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Christian Science offer beyond positive thinking or faith healing?; and, How is Christian Science both spiritual and scientific? Nanouche’s responses are based on the works and teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, and as discussed in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by, Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of the Christian Science movement. Nanouche will also offer compelling examples, including the healing of a severe leg injury, from her professional practice of healing, to illustrate elements of Christian Science treatment. Nanouche trained and practiced as a Christian Science Nurse for 10 years before changing her focus from nursing care to the practice of Christian Science healing through prayer. She brings over 30 years of professional healing experience to her current roles of practitioner, teacher and lecturer on Christian Science. Source: Media release, Apr 20 Richard Beeston, Christian Science, Gosford

Business with a difference established

ward winning not for profit community housing provider, Pacific Link Housing, has announced the establishment of Key2 Realty, a wholly-owned licensed property management company. With new offices located in Gosford’s CBD servicing the Central Coast region, Key2 Realty offers property management with 100 per cent principal involvement and a simple, competitive flat fee structure. Pacific Link Housing’s Chairman, Wal Edgell, said Pacific Link Housing has a commercial outlook and a mission to continue to increase the supply of affordable housing, and continually seeks opportunities for sustainable business growth. “Establishing a profit for purpose real estate venture was identified as a key opportunity that met these strategic drivers”, said Edgell. “Through Key2 Realty, Pacific Link Housing now has the capacity to seek out

opportunities at scale for management of residential stock owned by third party partners, such as institutional investors and other private sector partners,” he added. According to licensee in charge, Jonathan McCaig, Key2 Realty offers a unique experience to that of traditional real estate agencies. “Like other agencies, we pride ourselves on looking after our landlords’ investment properties and to help maximise rental returns, however, as a profit for purpose business, Key2 Realty reinvests its profits back into the community, with our landlords getting the opportunity to choose how some of the profits are distributed. “The combined strengths of Pacific Link Housing’s years of development and operational expertise in affordable housing, along with the commercial nous of a market-focused real estate arm, provides an exciting new chapter within the Central Coast’s property industry,” McCaig said. Source: Media release, Apr 17 Ian Lynch, Pacific Link Housing

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The first Expo will be held on May 15 at the Erina Centre, Erina Fair, and the second on May 31 at The Art House, Wyong. With the aim of providing information on volunteering opportunities available on the Central Coast, this free

wo of Australia’s most adventurous classical musicians, Simone Slattery (violin) and Anthony Albrecht (cello), are bringing their new multimedia show, Where Song Began, to Greenway Chapel, Green Point, for one night only. Inspired by leading Ornithologist, Tim Low’s, award-winning book, ‘Where Song Began: Australia’s Birds and How They Changed The World’, this 50-minute performance explores the Australian origins of song through birdsong. “Such is their evolutionary significance, one may ask whether human music would have reached the heights it has had the first songbird not sung

in an Australian rainforest,” said Albrecht. Accessible for all ages, this work encourages the audience to contemplate the origin of song and the importance of Australia’s rich and colourful bird history. The program includes music spanning 300 years, from, Johann Heinrich Schmelzer and J.S. Bach to Arvo Pärt, and new Australian works, enhanced by a film of evocative visual projections, and an immersive soundscape. Slattery and Albrecht will take to the stage from 7pm on May 7. Tickets are essential and are available on the Where Song Began website. Source: Media release, Apr 15 Anthony Albrecht, Where Song Began

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event will see more than 50 local organisations showcase how extensive and varied volunteering can be. Opportunities can be one-off or on a continuing basis, and can range from working with animals, driving a community bus, being a tourist guide, or as a companion for a mature aged person. “Volunteering brings people together for many reasons”, said, Fiona Morrison, from Volunteering Central Coast.

“Not only is it a great way to meet people, learn new skills, and give back to the community, it is also a way to improve your own health and wellbeing. “In addition, volunteering helps to get on the job experience and follow a path to employment,” Morrison said. Attendees, who express an interest in volunteering and join in the Bridge to Volunteering or Event Volunteering seminars,

will have an opportunity to win several prizes on offer during the day. In addition to the expos, an important part of the day at Wyong will be the recognition of some individual volunteers who work in the Central Coast Community as a part of the Central Coast National Volunteer Week Awards. Source: Media release, Apr 24 Fiona Morrison, Volunteering Central Coast

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Regional Show has plenty to offer

he Central Coast Regional Show will return to the Gosford Showground from May 4-5 for two action packed days of attractions and competitions that showcase the best of what the Central Coast has to offer. “Previously run as Gosford Regional Show, it was considered appropriate following the amalgamation of the Gosford and Wyong Councils, that the name Central Coast Regional Show

be adopted to reflect the changing demographic of the region. “The Show Committee of the Gosford Showground Trust has proudly conducted this community event over the past 20 years to provide a show that celebrates all the great aspects of life on the Central Coast,” said Committee Chair, Roma Stonestreet. This year’s show marks 141 years of agricultural shows being held at the showground and will see a number of new attractions and events, as well as old favourites return. “There will be great headline

attractions that will not to be seen elsewhere on the coast plus entertainment, show rides straight from the Sydney Royal, show bags, pony rides, animal nursery, the Dress Up Pet Parade and loads more,” Stonestreet said. The Show’s ever popular competitions will again be conducted by local non-forprofit organisations in the main rooms and pavilions. They cover a wide range of interests, everything from arts and crafts, baking, cake decorating, school entries, farm animals and pets, fruits, vegetables, plants and other

produce. Entries are welcome in all the competitions with awards and ribbons available to the top of the field. “The Committee is always keen to attract and include additional competition sections. “Contact 4311 2854 if you would like to participate,” Stonestreet said. Local vendors will also have the chance to showcase themselves to the region with the return of the Trade and Food Areas. “The Show is a great opportunity for businesses

to showcase their services and products in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere,” Stonestreet said. “Food vendors are selected to provide quality and variety, with market vendors and notfor-profits also catered to. “Awards will also be given to best display outlet in each category,” Stonestreet said. Aside from the abundance of rides and competitions to enjoy, there’s also plenty of other family friendly activities taking place over the two day show, with Eljay Freestyle Motor Cycle Entertainment, The Circus Challenge, Troppo

Bob’s Magic Show, The Paw Patrol, and the Autofeast car display as highlights of this year’s program. Stonestreet also said the Trust was delighted to announce that a new Antiques, Collectables and Heritage Fair would be launching at the Show for the first time this year. “Our iconic fireworks will also be returning to round out the first day of the Show,” Stonestreet said. Source: Media release, Apr 23 Roma Stonestreet, Central Coast Regional Show

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Our Best of Eastern Europe tour includes Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Austria and so much more. Your guided sightseeing tour embraces the must-see attractions of these countries. Visit Prague’s Hradcany Castlegrounds and the Astronomical Clock which was installed in 1410; Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter) and St Mary’s Basilica in Krakow; the famous Merry Cemetery at Sapanta, Curtea Veche Palace, Romanian Athenaeum and the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, St Stephen’s Basilica, Orszaghaz (Hungarian Parliament House) and Royal Square in Budapest; Central Grand Place, Primate’s Palace, the Slovak National Theatre, St Martin’s Cathedral and Bratislava Castle in Bratislava andSchonbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna; You’ll stop in Auschwitz to visit what is left of the concentration camp. Plus, ADT has arranged a visit to the world renown Salt Mine in Wieliczka, Poland. You’ll enjoy a visit to Cesky Krumlov, one of the most picturesque towns in Europe in the Czech Republic. Enjoy all of this and more, such as a Jewish dinner with concert at the Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) in Krakow, a Moravian roast meat dinner with beer in a typical Czech pub with music and a special dinner in a typical restaurant with folklore, song and dance in Bucharest are all included on our fabulous Eastern Europe tour.

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Bunnal is open to all young indigenous peoples and their friends and will promote a better understanding of local aboriginal culture, heritage and history through mentorship, artistry and site exploration. “Come along and learn about our rich and vibrant culture through a weekly information Yarning Circle and the mentorship of aboriginal artists,” said RYSS CEO, Kim

McLoughry. “Participants will work together in a collaborative process collecting and developing stories, photographs, film and art, while gaining knowledge through conversation and visiting sacred sites. “We will produce our findings in content for film, and showcase an exhibition of work whilst being part of a journey discovering connections to place,” McLoughry said. The program will commence in May from RYSS Wyoming and is free to attend. Source: Newsletter, Apr 8 Kim McLoughry, RYSS

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Coast Opera Australia to present ‘A Night of Intimacy’

Free indigenous cultural program egional Youth Support Services (RYSS) is launching Bunnal, an indigenous cultural program for young indigenous people living on the Coast.

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ollowing on from their debut concert in 2018, the region’s only professional opera company, Coast Opera Australia, is presenting another production for classical music and opera fans this May. Entitled ‘A Night of Intimacy’, Coast Opera’s latest production will be performed in the Parkview Room Concert Hall at Central Coast Leagues Club from 7:30pm on May 4. Coast Opera’s Artistic Director and CEO, Angela Brewer, said establishing the

company was the realisation of a lifelong love. “As a girl who fell in love with classical music and especially singing, I always felt emotionally stimulated by music’s ability to take me on a journey of emotional awakening of love, loss and passion. “It always had the ability to move me to tears of joy, or tears of heart wrenching grief, and now, to an International Operatic career spanning the globe and singing those very arias to thousands of people. “The power of opera will take you on a journey through our human condition.

“This artistic transformation has not wavered or waned, but instead has only grown stronger. “It’s this that drives me to create productions to share with you,” Brewer said. ‘A Night of Intimacy’ is a selection of Brewer’s favourite arias, duets, ensembles and orchestral works, and will be performed by internationally acclaimed musicians, some of Australia’s finest emerging artists, including an array of local talents. This program has the sole aim of providing a platform for new professional singers and artists, with a focus on

developing Central Coast talent by providing high quality productions to be a part of right here on the Coast. “Making the most of the amazing acoustics in the Parkview Room Concert Hall at the Central Coast Leagues Club, local fans of opera can enjoy an international night of opera, right in their backyard,” Brewer said. Tickets are essential and can be purchased through Coast Opera Australia’s website. Source: Media release, Apr 24 Gary Brown, Coast Opera Australia

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COASTAL DIARY

-A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT THREE WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, MAY 2

TUESDAY, MAY 7

Marketing and Media Workshop, The Hub Erina Fair, Free, 9:30am

Central Coast Regional Show, The Australian Bee Gees Gosford Showground, Show, Laycock Street Community 4 - 5/05, Ticketed, Theatre, Ticketed, 9am - 6pm 8pm

FRIDAY, MAY 3

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Sydney Town Precinct, Tuggerah Super Centre - 9am - 12pm, Erina Fair - 2pm - 5pm

Troubadour folkckub 20 years anniversary celebration, St. Luke’s hall, Ticketed, 7pm

Wildplant Community Nursery Sale, CEN Office, off Brush Road Ourimbah, 9am - 12pm

Balance: an unsteady problem, Umina Chiropractic Centre, Free Booking’s required, SUNDAY, MAY 5 6:30pm - 7:15 pm, 4341 6247 Mark Wilkinson - The Blue Eyed Girls Tour, The Rhythm Hut, Ticketed, 6:30pm

Tempo Terrific Band - Sing Along With Tempo, Laycock Street Theatre, Ticketed, 11am - 12:15pm The Kings of Country, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Have Your Say Gosford CBD Heritage Interpretation Strategy, Imperial Shopping Centre Gosford (food court) 11am - 1pm

Gosford, Ticketed, 10am - 4pm

David Walliams Billionaire Boy live, www.pearlbeachprogress. The Art House Wyong, org.au Ticketed, 20 - 21/05, 10am, 1pm & 6pm TUESDAY, MAY 28 4335 1485 Halekulani View Club Church On The Hill Markets, Learn how to teach a thearthousewyong.com.au supports the Smith Family All Saints Anglican Church Learner Driver, The Entrance, 8am - 1pm Meeting & Guest Speaker, Wadalba Community Halekulani Bowling Club, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 School, Free, 11am Mother’s Day Memorial Free Aboriginal Art Class, 6:30 - 8:30pm Service, A talk on Kariong Neighbourhood 4350 5387 Noraville Cementary,

11am Mad About Dirt, Narara High School SUNDAY, MAY 12 10am to 1pm, Narara Ecovillage The Ozcats Salute to the Bob 1pm - 4pm, Cats – 9 piece 0478 636 033 Trumpets, Central Coast Leagues Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm

MONDAY, MAY 13

A 3 Part Financial Literacy Mother’s Day at Lake Program, Haven Centre - Mini Pop Up Discussing Dementia 2: Old Primary School Wyong, On Caring, Markets, 9 - 12/05 Building 1, 12pm - 3pm Terrigal Uniting Church,

shipbuildersheritagewalk. Ticketed, 9:30am com.au Aussie Nightmarkets, The Entertainment Grounds, Marina Prior & David Hobs FRIDAY, MAY 10 5pm - 10pm on ‘The 2 of us’ Have Your Say Ettalong Diggers, A talk on ‘War Memories’ & Gosford CBD Heritage Ticketed, 3pm ‘Legacy’ Interpretation The Entrance/Long Jetty James’ Jazz Gang, Strategy, RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm Central Coast Leagues Kibble Park Gosford, Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm 11am - 1pm SATURDAY, MAY 4

Joey Fimmano’s ‘Music of the Night’, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 2pm

‘Broken Hill - The History of its Legendary Pubs & Breweries’ The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm

Mother’s Day Luncheon, Entertainment grounds, Ticketed, 3pm Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, Ticketed, 7pm - 10pm

Mt Penang Gardens & Events Park, Free, 11am

Wildwatch Fishing Fun for The Family, Terilbah Reserve North Entrance, Ticketed, 9am - 12pm 4349 4756 SES Gosford Unit Community Open Day, Pateman Road, Erina, to the left of the Erina Council Depot, Free, 10am - 2pm Alliance Française

Wyoming Community Centre, Booking’s Required, 10am - 11am

THURSDAY, MAY 16

J.B. Priestley - An Inspector Calls, Woy Woy Little Theatre, Ticketed, 17/05 - 2/06, Multiple Screening’s

Solar Plate & Viscosity Printing, The Makers Studio, Ticketed, 18 - 19/05 Vivien Sale Presents A Walk Through Time, The Art House Wyong, 7:30pm

SUNDAY, MAY 19

Christian Science: What it is and how it heals, Christian Science Church Gosford, Free, 2pm, 4325 1674 www.csgosford.com.au

Centre, Bookings required, roadsafety@centralcoast.nsw. 6:30pm gov.au

Youth In Performing Arts THURSDAY, MAY 30 2019, Laycock Street Community Council Pop Up, Theatre, Ticketed, Deepwater Plaza Woy 22 - 25/05, 7pm

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill Let’s Make NSW Next, Room 3, Gosford Library, FRIDAY, MAY 24 The Hive, Erina Fair, 10am

Central Coast Dementia Registrations required, Climate Crisis Forum - SATURDAY, MAY 18 Alliance Clinical 2:30pm - 5:30pm What Do We Need to Do, Education Forum, 43851248 or Gosford Uniting Church, The Entertainment Grounds jan@terrigalunitingchurch.com Free - Booking’s Required, Gosford, Ticketed, 6:30pm - 8pm 8:30am - 4pm Free kids Sushi Making Workshop, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Dan Sultan - Aviary Takes Sushi Hub Lake Haven 70’s Unplugged, Tour, Centre, Booking’s required, Ettalong Diggers, 2019 Central Coast Laycock Street Community 1:30pm - 4pm Ticketed, 8:30pm Volunteer Expo, Theatre, Ticketed, 4343 0111 8pm Terrigal Wamberal Rugby Erina Fair Erina Centre,

The Shipbuilders 10am - 1pm, League Raceday, Free Aboriginal Art Class, Heritage Walk - Family Canton Mixed Bowlers 4329 7122 The Entertainment Grounds, Fun Day, Kariong Neighbourhood Breakaway Mixed Triples Ticketed, 11am - 5:30pm Centre, Bookings required, Kincumber Waterfront, Charity Day, Free Health Education Session Ticketed, 9am - 1:30pm Canton Beach Sports Club, 9:30am - Falls Injury Prevention, Street Paws Festival,

Annual Fete, Ettalong Baptist Church, 8am - 1pm

25/05 - Junior Showcase Concert, 26/05 - Senior Scholarship Concert 4344 2319

Blues on the Mountain, Mangrove Mountain Hall, Ticketed, 5:30pm

Three Ways of Seeing Exhibition, Frankie Valli & The Beach The Art House Wyong, www.wctv.com.au Boys Show, 15/04 - 17/05 The Laycock Street Theatre, The Hits of the Crooners, www.wheresongbegan.com Central Coast Comicon 26/04 Opening Ticketed, 8pm Laycock Street Community 2019, Reception - 6 - 8pm Theatre, Ticketed, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 The Entertainment Grounds Zonta Women of 8pm 4335 1485 Where Song Began, Greenway Chapel, Ticketed, 7pm

Achievement Dinner, Rose Tatttoo & The Breakers Country Club Hard Ons - Still Never Wamberal, Ticketed, Too Loud Tour, 6 - 10pm Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 9pm Coast Opera Australia 4343 0111 “A Night Of Intimacy” - Opening Stars of the Central Coast, Concert, Laycock Street Community Parkviewroom Concert Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm Hall Central Coast Shakespeare on the Coast - Leagues Club, Ticketed, 7:30pm & 9:50pm The Tempest, Wyong Grove Theatre, 4335 1485 Ticketed, 3/05 - 11/05, Multiple Screenings

James Reyne: A Crawl to Conversation Group - Come Cancer Council’s Biggest Free presentation by and practice your French Now, Morning Tea, JazzLeague NSW State Archives 1828 Laycock Street Community at any level, Erina Leagues Toukley Presbyterian John Mackie/Yuki Kumagai Census Tour Club, First attendance is Church, 11:30am - 1:30pm Jazz Band entertainment Theatre, Ticketed, Information session, free, 10am – 12pm 7:30pm and fun, Tuggerah Library, FRIDAY, MAY 17 Central Coast Leagues Pearl Beach Showcase Convict Footprints Theatre Free, 11am Club, 2pm - 5pm SATURDAY, MAY 11 Concert & Irvine Family Company, MONDAY, MAY 20 Piano Scholarship, Alison Homestead Museum Have Your Say on Pearl Beach Memorial Wyong, Ticketed, Reimagining Old 10am - 12pm Hall, Ticketed, 2pm

Phoenix Collective The Baroque Bizarre, Greenway Chapel, Ticketed, 2:30pm - 4:30pm 0402 544 016 PCMUSIC.NET

Woy, 10am - 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com

Learn how to teach a Learner Driver, Kariong Mountains High School, Free, 6:30 - 8:30pm 4350 5387

Le Freak: Forbidden roadsafety@centralcoast.nsw. Fruit, gov.au The Art House Wyong, 24 - 25/05, Ticketed, FRIDAY, MAY 31 2pm & 7:30pm 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

Rick Price ‘Rarities’ Tour, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Diesel: Give me Saturday Night Solo Tour, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 9:30pm 4343 0111

Have Your Say on Reimagining Old Sydney Town Precinct, Celebrating John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John & Wyoming Community Anthony Warlow, Centre, 9am - 12pm www.wctv.com.au

Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea, Hardys Bay Community Church, 10:30am - 12pm

Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

2019 Central Coast Volunteer Expo, The Art House Wyong, 10am - 2pm Waterwatch Training, 4329 7122 CEN Office - The Manor Central Coast Campus, Booking’s essential, SATURDAY, JUN 1 10am - 1pm Rain or Shine: The Judy 4349 4757 Garland Story, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 7:30pm

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Gosford Lions Park has a new look

osford Lions Park has a new look, thanks to a $196,000 upgrade, courtesy of Central Coast Council, the State Government’s Community Building Partnership program and Gosford City East Gosford Lions Club, which secured a $45,000 State Government grant for the project.

The revitalisation saw: the reestablishment of the Lions Club monument to commemorate the centenary of Lions Clubs International; the replacement

of the existing play space to provide an inclusive play experience for a variety of ages and abilities; a new pathway linking park furniture and the barbecue area; upgrades to park furniture, including the shelter shed; the inclusion of an accessible picnic table; and, landscaping works across the site. Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said open space recreational areas were highly valued by the community and the revitalised park would bring the community together and promote healthy lifestyles. “The project has truly been a collaborative effort that demonstrates how great

things can be achieved when Council works with other levels of government and community groups that actively dedicate themselves to serving their local community,” Smith said. Gosford City-East Gosford Lions Club President, Tony Seitam, said the park was first established in the late 1960s with the last major renovations occurring in the mid ‘70s, making a refurbishment long overdue. Seitam thanked Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, for helping make the project become a reality.

The newly revamped Lions Park on the Gosford waterfront

Source: Media release, Apr 11 Central Coast Council

12,000 Easter Eggs hunted

undreds of Central Coast families descended on Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures Park on Easter Sunday (April 21) for the 2019 Great Easter Egg Hunt.

More than 12,000 Easter Eggs were scattered across the park’s grounds as families raced to fill their baskets. Source: Website, Apr 22 Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventure Park

A stunning combination of Irish music, dancing, storytelling & song Saturday June 22 The Art House, Wyong

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Circles of Silence seek social justice

f you have noticed people standing in silent circles around Kibble Park, Gosford, Terrigal or Avoca beaches, you have witnessed a silent vigil conducted by Central Coast for Social Justice to draw attention to the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers.

At the Circles of Silence, the most recent of which was held on April 30 at Kibble Park, a small group of people stand in a public place for half an hour, with a bell rung at regular intervals, and the names of the asylum seekers who have died on Manus Island and Nauru are read out. Banners tell passers-by the reason for the vigil, and information handouts are available for those who are

interested. “The Circle of Silence is an opportunity to let the community and our politicians know that we want humane and compassionate refugee policies that reflect a government with a moral compass,” Central Coast for Social Justice Chairperson, Shayne Davy, said. “We stand to express our solidarity with people seeking asylum and refugees experiencing injustice who are being silenced. “Although numbers at the Circles have been small, there have been opportunities to speak with members of the public and give information.” Regular attendee, Libby Checkley, said there was power in speaking the names of those who had died. “It is sobering to reflect on their lives and deaths, but also to consider my own responses

to injustice,” she said. Central Coast for Social Justice is a not-for-profit organisation which seeks to draw the community’s attention to social justice issues, focusing on the treatment of refugees, climate change policies/environmental issues and issues relating to indigenous communities. It recently organised a Funeral for Coal on the Gosford Waterfront, in conjunction with Gosford Anglican Church. The group’s next event will be a Welcome to Refugees Picnic on June 16, from 11:30am to 3pm, at Memorial Park, The Entrance. The picnic will mark the beginning of Refugee Week and is supported by Central Coast Council. Source: Media release, Apr 28 Central Coast for Social Justice

Date set for 14th annual 5 Lands Walk

rganisers of the 2019 5 Lands Walk want Coasties from all walks of life to mark June 22 on their calendars for when the annual event is set to get underway.

“June 22 marks the date of the winter solstice when the Earth’s tilt away from the Sun is at its maximum and the Sun’s elevation is at its lowest. “June 22 also marks the peak period for sightings of the northerly whale migration along the Coast, a time of enormous significance to indigenous communities. “It is also the date of the 14th annual 5 Lands Walk, the much loved community event featuring a 10km coastal walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, art exhibitions, cultural insights and performances

by the community for the community,” said 5 Lands Walk Committee President, Con Ryan. “Traditionally attracting over 22,000 participants of all ages, the 5 Lands Walk mantra is to connect people with place, to provide the opportunity for locals and visitors to refresh and reflect on the amazing beauty and diversity the Central Coast offers. “For some, te 5 Lands Walk provides an annual opportunity to exercise against the most stunning of backgrounds, for others the opportunity to share a fabulous weekend with family and friends enjoying the rich and culturally diverse beauty of the region. “Designed to appeal to all ages, this unique, totally inclusive, free event also offers complimentary transport between Terrigal,

MacMasters Beach and Avoca for participants challenged by the journey on foot. “Participants travelling from the Northern Beaches have the added convenience of buses meeting Palm Beach Ferries, linking Ettalong with MacMaster’s Beach,” Ryan said. “Evolving over the year to become a highlight of the Central Coast calendar, this truly memorable community event is made possible by the generous contributions of over 700 volunteers and sponsors. “So I encourage you to mark it in your diary and invite your friends to make a weekend visit to participate in what is one of the Central Coast’s most impressive highlights”, Ryan said. Source: Media release, Apr 3 Michelle Jenkins, 5 Lands Walk

A recent Circle of Silence in Kibble Park.

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Kelly Hunter wins six medals

osford Senior Athletics Club athlete, Kelly Hunter, has returned from the Australian Masters Athletics Championships with six medals.

“Kelly finished with golds in the Discus, Shotput, Weight Throw and Throws Pentathlon; silver in the Javelin and a bronze in the Hammer Throw. “Congratulations Kelly on your fantastic results at the Australian Masters Championships,” said Gosford Senior Athletics Club President, Stuart Farrant. Source: Website, Apr 29 Stuart Farrant, Gosford Senior Athletics Club

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Local athletes are Australian champions

12 Dolphins selected for national touch premiership teams everal Central Coast Dolphins Touch Football Association players have been selected to compete in Touch Football Australia’s 2019 National Rugby League Touch Premiership.

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osford Senior Athletics Club athletes have returned from the 2019 Australian Track and Field Championships with a number of medals and national titles.

The seven day event was played out from April 1 at Homebush, with the country’s best aspiring young athletes taking to the field. Gosford sent a small but promising contingent of athletes to this year’s Championships who did not disappoint. Oscar Tebbutt opened the scoreboard for Gosford on day one of the event taking out gold in the Men’s Under 20 10km Walk. Archie Tebutt also put on a fantastic display, taking out fifth in the Men’s Under 16 3km Walk. Annabelle Rogers was Gosford’s only medallist on day two, recording a silver in the Para Women’s Under 20 Discus and Javelin. CJ Eyndhoven and Myles Ashby, also found themselves placing in the top 10 for their respective events, with Eyndhoven taking out fifth in the Men’s Under 20 Shot Put and Ashby eighth in the Men’s Under 14 3km Walk.

The Gunn siblings

Rogers delivered Gosford’s second gold of the championships on day three when she took out the Para Women’s Under 20 Shot Put. The Gunn siblings delivered Gosford’s next lot of medals, with, Katie Gunn, taking out gold in the Women’s Under 17 Long Jump and, Tyler Gunn, a bronze in the Men’s Open

400m Sprint. Katie would also go on to claim gold in the Under 18 4x100m Relay, with Tyler ending Gosford’s campaign with a gold in the Open 4x400m Relay. Source: Website, Apr 7 Stuart Farrant, Gosford Little Athletics

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Premier League Round 4 sees a feast of goals

ound 4 of the Battlewin Premier League has seen Killarney District edge ahead of the pack with Terrigal, Berkeley Vale, Woongarah and Southern Ettalong hot on their heels.

Gosford City Football Club (FC) met Southern and Ettalong United FC (SEU) at Gavenlock Oval in their Round 4 clash. “Gosford City were looking to bounce back from Round 3’s disappointing loss to Wyoming in the derby,” said Central Coast Football’s Digital Content Coordinator, Lachlan Herd. Errol Baker’s men started the match well and were certainly competitive as they matched SEU for long periods of what proved to be a scoreless first half. However, it was SEU who came out of the sheds with the bit between their teeth as they blew Gosford City away, netting five goals in what was a quality second half performance. A brace to striker, Keith Gumbs, plus goals to, James Caban, Sam Matthews, and Todd Balneaves, sealed the three points for the Lions.

Terrigal faced off The Entrance in their BPL Round 4 clash

Gosford City’s, Matt Graham, netted what ended up as only a consolation goal for the Dragons with the match finishing 5-1. Terrigal faced off against The Entrance at Duffys Oval in their Round 4 clash. Terrigal dominated for much of the first half with, Josh Menzies, making the initial breakthrough in the 15th minute, beating the off-side trap and chipping the The Entrance keeper from 25m out for his first goal for his new

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Wyoming Tigers have been gathering momentum this season with back-to-back wins, and they continued this form in Round 4, with an 8-2 win over Avoca. The goal onslaught began early, with, Pat Mills, scoring in the second minute before Avoca struck back with 16-year-old, Jackson Carr, on target for his first ever Premier League goal. The match was balanced until a second goal by Mills midway through the half restored Wyoming’s lead, then three further goals to the 2018 Division One Player of the Year between the 38th and 43rd minutes had the Tigers go to the sheds with a 5-1 lead. A pall was cast over the

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Mariners win their final home game of the season

n their final home game of the season, the Central Coast Mariners fired three goals past the Western Sydney Wanderers to claim three points and send their passionate fan base home with a well earned 3-1 win.

In a battle between two sides playing for their fans, a brace to, Matt Simon, and a maiden Mariners’ goal to, Kye Rowles, sealed the 3-1 win, despite Rowles being shown a red card with just over 20 minutes to play. It was a cagey affair, as both sides had attacking intent and were keen to open the scoring. The first chance of the game

fell to the Yellow and Navy after pinball in the box allowed Rowles to have a shot, but his effort was blocked on the line. The Wanderers slowly made their way into the match and forced, Adam Pearce, into a couple of routine saves. Pearce stood tall throughout the duration of the match and showed his quality in between the sticks. In the 34th minute, Simon smashed in a free kick from close range to give the Mariners a deserved lead. The goal gave the Mariners momentum, and a, Jordan Murray, header narrowly went past the goal after a superb, Matt Millar, cross. The defensive duo of, Sam Graham and Rowles, were

impressive as they managed to hold out danger men, Oriel Riera and Baumjohann. They fought hard and held a deserved lead at the half time break. The second half continued in the free-flowing manner of the first half. In the 51st minute, the Mariners were awarded a penalty after, Jordan Murray, was taken down by the Wanderers’ goalkeeper. Simon coolly slotted his penalty away, collecting a brace and doubling the lead for the Yellow and Navy. It didn’t take long for the Mariners to grab another goal when, in the 57th minute, Rowles saw his header from a, Jack Clisby, corner fly into the

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bottom corner, for his first ever Hyundai A-League goal. In the 65th minute, the Wanderers converted a penalty through substitute, Mark Bridge. The game then heated up after a late challenge by Rowles on Baumjohann was reviewed by the VAR and the Mariners’ centre half was shown his marching orders in the 71st minute. Tension grew as the game entered the 80th minute and the Wanderers piled the pressure on the 10-men Mariners. Pearce pulled off a great save from Majok just before Bonevacia had his shot blocked by a desperate Mariners’ defence. Stoppage time also saw the arrival of Mariners’ Academy player, Dylan Ruiz-Diaz, who made his Hyundai A-League debut. The Yellow and Navy saw out a tense finish to win 3-1 at home. Fronting the press gallery post game, Mariners Interim Head Coach, Alen Stajcic, said

the Mariners displayed some phenomenal football. “That was our best performance since I’ve been here, we thoroughly deserved the win. “We picked them apart and that was the aim of the game, and we executed our plan really well in the first half. “Our execution and passes in the penalty box are still average. “Other than that, I thought we could’ve been up 2 or 3 nil at half time. “We got that lead in the second half and dominated right until the red card, which changed the game for a little bit. “They had a few chances, but we held firm and I’m really happy about that,” Stajcic said. “Dylan’s (Ruiz-Diaz) been working really well in training, he’s a real threat in front of goal. “Like all the clubs in the A-League we want to bring in many youngsters. “Unfortunately, I would’ve liked him to bring him on earlier, however the circumstances of

the game changed, but I’m happy he got on. “Aiden O’Neill is a fantastic player and has a bright future ahead. “He’s already in the Olyroos, and if he can keep improving, I have no doubt he can knock on the door of the Socceroos in the next couple of years, he’s got so much potential. “We’ve already signed a couple of players, Jack and Jordan signed, and for me, they symbolise what we want. “They have great character and are consistent players. “They play with heart and spirit, they want to learn and are extremely professional at training. “We want a group of players here that are committed, unified, strong, and we saw that today. “If we can improve a little bit there’s no doubt we can be finals contenders next season,” Stajcic said. Source: Website, Apr 21 James Watts, Central Coast Mariners Media

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Kariong win Woy Woy Cup

East Gosford, Gosford and Terrigal all post Round 2 wins in Women’s Premier League

ound Two of the Central Coast Football Women’s Premier League was played out over April 1314, with some stunning results headlining the action.

Kariong Public School are the 2019 Woy Woy Cup Champions

ariong Public School’s Senior Boys’ Rugby League team have taken out the 2019 Woy Woy

Cup after a hard fought game against the 2018 Cup Champions, Umina Beach Public School.

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“Our boys competed at Rogers Park in the annual Woy Woy Cup and faced some determined teams during the pool matches,” said Kariong Public School’s Rugby League Coach, Simon Brown. “During the pool matches, we faced Saint John the Baptist and Our Lady Star of the Sea (SOS) Terrigal, but our boys proved to be too good for the opposition, with all 17 of our boys contributing with both scintillating attack and roadblock defence. “In the semi-finals, we again played SOS Terrigal and proved why we were the winners of the pool rounds, with another amazing performance by the entire team,” Brown said. “In the grand final, we came up against the winners of last year’s cup, a very strong Umina team. “Our team was battered and bruised but fought with true Kariong grit. “By the final whistle, we had defeated our old nemesis 32 –12 and again enjoyed the privilege of holding the winner’s trophy aloft, for the second time in my four years at Kariong,” Brown said. Source: Newsletter, Apr 16 Toni Skinner, Kariong Public School

East Gosford continued their great start to the season as they despatched Kariong United with ease, on the back of an incredible performance from, Kelly Hogan. After a hat-trick in the season opening derby the weekend prior, Hogan backed up that performance with a 5 goal haul against the Cougars. It was evident early on that there was only ever going to be one result in this match, with the Rams dominating the early proceedings, racing out to a 5 goal lead by halftime. Goals to, Sheri Moody, Sophie Holliday, Michelle Perks, and Ella Girling, rounded out the scoring. Kariong did manage to pull a goal back through, Clare Ashby, late on in the match, but it was nothing more than academic as the Rams went on to record the biggest victory of the season so far. Kincumber found themselves in a draw with Toukley after their Round 2 clash. Fresh off the back of a 2-2 draw with Terrigal on the opening weekend, Toukley headed into their round two clash looking to pick up their

first victory of the season. Their opponents, Kincumber, were coming into the match after a 2-0 loss to last season’s grand finalists, Umina United. In a clash that featured four goals, the sides couldn’t be separated, as, Hannah Vincent and Brooke Samuel, found the net for the Gunners, whilst, Megan Tully, netted for Kincumber. Despite Terrigal walking away with a 2-nil victory, their Round 2 clash with Woongarrah was a very even affair throughout. From the kick-off, it was obvious that this was going to be an evenly contested match. Woongarrah defended with a very disciplined high-line that was well protected by skillful, defensive minded, midfielders. Terrigal maintained good possession of the ball, but Woongarrah stood firm and looked dangerous on the counter attack, however neither side could find the breakthrough, as the teams went to the sheds locked at 0-0. The second half saw Terrigal enjoy more of the ball and begin to ask some serious questions of the Woongarrah backline. Terrigal maintained their patience and continued to press forward. They were rewarded in the 69th minute when, Elly Bibby, poked home from six yards, to take the lead.

Terrigal continued to shift the ball forward quickly as they tried to get the all-important second goal. A knee injury to, Jessie Andrews, saw a tactical reshuffle which didn’t slow down their forward momentum. They then doubled their lead after good work down the right flank. Kate Cheyne pounced on the only mistake the keeper made all match to make it 2-0. Terrigal held firm in the closing few minutes to register an important win and an invaluable three points. Gosford City ended their Round 2 clash with a 4-2 victory over Umina United. Coming off last weekend’s nail-biting loss to city rivals East Gosford, Gosford City headed into a repeat of last year’s grand final, desperate to claim their first win of the season. After two goals last week, Gosford City’s, Brittni Nicol, again managed to get amongst the goals, scoring one, with a goal to, Abbey Muspratt, and a brace to, Michelle Brett, rounding oot the goals for the Dragons’ side. Four goals ultimately proved enough, as Umina could only breach Gosford City’s defense twice, thanks to goals from, Hayley Fulwood and Danielle Harris. Source: Media release, Apr 15 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

Annabelle Rodgers to represent Australia at INAS Global Games

osford Senior Athletics Club athlete, Annabelle Rodgers, has been selected to represent Australia at the 2019 INAS Global Games, which get underway at

Brisbane, in October. The INAS Global Games are the world’s largest sporting event for elite athletes with intellectual impairment. This year, over 1,000 athletes will compete across nine sports in a celebration of sport,

ability and culture. Rodgers will represent Australia as part of the Athletics team and will contest the Discus, Shot put and Javelin events. Source: Website, Apr 24 Lar Tamsett, Athletics Australia

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ound 3 of the Central Coast Rugby Union season resumed after the Easter break with some interesting results.

The results have left four teams, Ourimbah, Terrigal, Gosford and Avoca Beach, with a break on the remaining teams, but it is still very much early days in the competition. In the Match of the Round at Gosford Showground, Gosford defeated Kariong by 30 points to 6. Gosford kicked an early penalty goal by halfback, Damien Montgomery, to take the lead by 3 points to nil after only three minutes. It was a good start for Montgomery who was playing his 350th game for the club. At the 12 minute mark, Gosford increased their lead after an excellent try. It was an individual effort by their flanker, Pepani Nabuliwaq, who beat several players to race 40m to score adjacent to the posts. This score line of 10 points to nil was a handy lead and one that was maintained for quite a while. For much of the remainder of the half, both teams had periods of attack and also of defence, but neither team was able to post any further points until late in the half. This match was fast flowing, with play going from one end of the field to the other, yet at the same time, the physical contact was not to be denied. There were some very tough individual clashes in the match. In fact, at times some individual battles saw the teams forget about the team’s

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Terrigal, Gosford and Avoca Beach Inaugural all win Round 3 rugby matches mixed bowls pattern of play, and chances to score went begging. Both teams kicked a penalty goal each just before the break to make the score 13 points to 3. Best for Gosford were Nabuliwaq, who was very well supported by fellow flanker, Shaun Anzelark, halfback, Sam Underwood, hooker, Vince Stewart, and lock, Mitch Cornwell. Best players for Kariong were breakaways, Lachlan Peruch and Brent Bovis, and halfback, Scott Hanley. A further penalty goal early in the second half to each team saw Gosford maintain their lead by 16 points to 6. However, for much of the first 25 minutes of the second half, both teams were trying their very best to get a breakthrough but were unable to do so. The final 10 minutes saw Gosford score two match winning tries. The first was scored from a Kariong miskick and the final one was almost on fulltime. Although Gosford had secured a comfortable victory in the end, the match was much tighter than the score indicated. Gosford have shown that they will definitely push for a finals spot this year after starting the season with three meritorious wins. Avoca Beach defeated Hornsby at Heazlett Park by 24 points to 10. However, the home team certainly did not have it all their own way. Hornsby actually played the better rugby in the first half and went to the halftime break as deserved leaders by 10 points to 7.

It appeared at that stage that an upset was on the cards. However, Hornsby could not maintain this control, and it was Avoca Beach who soon took the lead and went on to the secure the win. In fact, in the second half, Avoca Beach were able to outscore Hornsby by 17 points to nil, to claim the victory. Hornsby have strengthened over the first three rounds and will continue to grow, especially when they get their first matches at home. Best for Avoca Beach were, Mitch Jacob, who scored a try and kicked two conversions, Fion Henderson-Foley and Matt Anderson. It was an important win for Avoca Beach and despite the nervous first half, were able to go on to gain a bonus point victory. Terrigal proved far too strong for Warnervale at The Haven Oval and ran out winners by 60 points to nil. Terrigal were in control right from the start. They led by 38 points to nil at the halftime break and then went on to post a further 22 points in the second half. It was a most complete performance by the Terrigal side. They scored 10 tries to nil in what was a totally dominating performance. Warnervale had no answer on the day. Best for Terrigal were, Dan Sargeant, Ethan McInnes, Sekope Maea, Josh Vainikolo and Jim Storey. Source: Media release, Apr 27 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Woy Woy Bowling Club held its inaugural Tuesday Mixed Bowls on Tuesday, July 28.

Play commenced at 1pm with 40 bowlers out playing a game of triples. At the end of play, prizes were awarded for the winning rink team

and the losing rink team. A meat rafﬂe was also held. It is planned that this will now continue as a weekly event, with all bowlers are welcome.

Media release, 29 Jul 2015 Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club

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Avoca Beach in action against Hornsby

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Runabout towed to Davistown Marine Rescue has towed a six-metre half-cabin runabout with two people on board from south of the Rip Bridge to Davistown.

The motor had failed on Sunday, June 7, at around 9:15am, and they required help to get back to the ramp adjacent to Davistown Public Wharf. The tow was completed by Mr Al Howes, Mr Karl Liepa, Mr Paul Oliver and Mr Bruce Larking

aboard Central Coast 22. The rescue boat was then assigned to locate and secure two large logs deemed hazards to safe navigation seen around the Rip Bridge area. The logs were located. One was described as “huge”. They were placed ashore for removal by Council.

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