Issue 207 of COAST Community News by Central Coast Newspapers

16 MAY 2019

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Robertson electorate to benefit regardless of who wins the election

Scott Morrison at Bateau Bay PCYC on May 5

s the Federal Election looms on May 18, both Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten, have made visits to the Coast in recent days, wooing voters in the marginal seat of Robertson. Robertson is classed as a bellweather seat. It has gone to the winning party at every election since the early 1970s. With pundits predicting a very close election result, it should be a key battleground. Bill Shorten visited St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford, and a café at Terrigal on May 13 and the week prior to that, Scott Morrison popped in to PCYC at Bateau Bay and Breakers Country Club. Labor has launched its Fair Go for the Coast campaign, highlighting health, roads and transport as key areas of concentration, while the Liberals are also making major road commitments and pointing to measures already announced to facilitate a university campus on the Coast and improved commuter parking at Gosford and Woy Woy. Labor has announced it will undertake a review of seismic

testing processes if elected, while the Liberals continue to downplay the likelihood of seismic testing off Coast waters. Here are some of the key promises made by the major parties for the electorate of Robertson.

Education In the area of education, Labor has promised an extra $40m over three years from 2020 for Central Coast public schools and an end to the cap on Commonwealth supported university places, possibly benefiting over 2,200 Coast students. It has promised $133m to promote a University of Newcastle presence on the Central Coast, and a $10m investment at Gosford TAFE for student accommodation for at-risk young people. The Liberals have promised spending of an extra $37b on Government, Catholic and independent schools over the next decade, signalling big funding increases for schools in the Robertson electorate. Young people looking to move from school to the workplace will also benefit from the siting in Robertson of one of 10 training hubs to be provided under a $50.6m industry training program.

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Bill Shorten at St Joseph’s Catholic College on May 13

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In the area of health, Labor has pledged $20m for a new standalone public palliative care facility on the Central Coast, a $2.3b national plan to dramatically slash out of pocket costs for cancer patients and a new metastatic cancer nurse for the Central Coast. It will also introduce a dental plan enabling 48,000 eligible older people on the Coast to access $1,000 worth of dental services every two years. The Liberals have announced a $2m GP Central Coast General Practice Incentive fund, to be managed by the Primary Health Network and deliver incentives to attract GPs to the area, such as providing accommodation. They have also pledged to make medicines more affordable by lowering scripts for pensioners and concession card holders and the equivalent of two scripts for non-concession card holders. They will also provide $3.8m for an additional linear accelerator for the Gosford Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital, an additional $520,000 for Headspace, Gosford and Lake Haven, and a fully funded NDIS with no increase in the Medicare levy.

On the transport front, Labor will deliver a $60m Central Coast Roads Rescue Package to target the maintenance backlog affecting the Coast and has pledged to expand parking facilities, including at Woy Woy and Gosford. It will fund $15m to improve access for cyclists and pedestrians on the Avoca Kincumber Loop and pathways in the Dobell electorate, and has pledged a $1b investment to begin securing the corridor required to build a high speed rail link from Brisbane to Melbourne via Sydney. The Liberals have countered with a $70m roads package set to deliver 29 road upgrades in the electorates of Robertson and Dobell. They will also provide $4.3m to construct vital roads and much-needed footpaths in North Avoca.

Communications and jobs With unemployment a major concern in Robertson, Labor has pledged creation of 100 new permanent, fulltime Department of Human Services jobs on the Coast to help cut Centrelink wait times, while the Liberals point to 530

jobs recently created at the Gosford ATO office, with more on the way. The Liberals also promise better mobile coverage for Coast commuters, with a $16m project to improve reception along 68km of railway corridor between Wyong and Hornsby stations.

Community projects Labor will invest over $7m in community projects on the Central Coast, including: $900,000 towards a dementia inclusive park; $1m to improve facilities for the Terrigal Wamberal JRLFC; $5m to clean up Terrigal and Wamberal waterways and Tuggerah Lakes; funding for the Marine Discovery Centre in Terrigal to deliver for a school and community program; better NBN coverage for residents in Terrigal, Copacabana, Erina and Avoca Beach, among other locations; improved reliability and speeds for up to 10,600 Fibre to the Node households in Robertson; and childcare savings of up to $2,100 per child per annum for eligible Coast families. The Liberals will provide: $160,000 support to the Because We Care Boutique Central Coast program to help disadvantaged women trying to enter or re-enter

the workforce; more than $750,000 to upgrade multiple sporting facilities across the Central Coast; $600,000 to remove litter from Coast waterways and restore the lagoon systems; $400,000 to secure the future of Pluim Park by funding a synthetic field; relief to more than 6,500 families in Robertson through its new child care package; $300,000 to Clean4Shore to continue cleaning up our waterways; $300,000 to help restore tidal lagoons at Avoca and Wamberal; and, $90,000 to restore playground equipment at Pinyari Park, Kincumber. They will also provide $12,500 each to Gosford City Basketball, Green Point Community Centre, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre and Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club; $14,000 to resurface Macmasters Beach SLSC carpark; $20,000 to Gosford City Basketball and Sports Stadium; $2,700 to Terrigal-Wamberal ESL Subbranch; and $20,000 to Fairhaven to buy a new bus. Source: Various media releases Anne Charlton, Candidate for Robertson Various media releases Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

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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

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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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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

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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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Council adopts Affordable Housing Strategy C

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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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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Fish kills could come with seismic testing - Abrahams The day after David Abrahams attended the Hands Across the Water protest about what seismic testing would do to marine life, he found hundreds of dead fish off Killcare Beach. “I was the one who reported the fish kill at 5am on Monday morning,’’ Mr Abrahams said. “We think there were a couple of thousand. “The first thing I thought was that we can expect this to happen much more regularly if seismic testing goes ahead.’’ Mr Abrahams, an independent candidate standing for election on May 18 in the federal seat of Robertson, has been campaigning to get his fellow election candidates to commit to fighting

the exploration permits. He said he was aware of the Department of Primary Industries’ advice that the fish wash-up was the result of a faulty net from a legal commercial fishing operation but he was seeking full clarification. “It’s very odd that there were so many fish – more than a small trawler net and some of the fish looked traumatised,’’ he said. Mr Abrahams was one of hundreds of people who gathered at Umina Beach on Sunday, May 5, to oppose proposed 3D seismic blasting for offshore oil and gas exploration. Save Our Coast founder Dr Natasha Deen said more than 1000 people held hands from Umina Beach along to Ocean Beach, covering more than 1km of

coastline to symbolise defending the coast. “We are sending a powerful message to our federal MPs and electoral candidates, and the oil and gas companies, that the communities from Newcastle, The Central Coast and the Northern Beaches are united in opposition to this devastating plan for seismic blasting and offshore oil or gas rigs off our beautiful coast,’’ Dr Deen said. “The communities along the east coast of NSW are deeply connected to our coast and we will continue to oppose PEP 11 (Petroleum Exploration Permit) every step of the way, to protect our marine animals and Save Our Coast that we all love.” She said seismic testing involved underwater airgun blasts

that detonated every few seconds 24 hours a day continuously for days or weeks on end. Scientific evidence has been shown that it could kill plankton over 1km away, impacting on the entire ecosystem, as well as affecting the atmosphere and climate resilience, she said. Local environmentalist and bushcraft teacher Mr Jake Cassar, who grew up on the Peninsula and still lives on the Coast, said: “It’s heartening to see people from different backgrounds, age groups and socio economic demographics coming together on this important issue. “The Central Coast is starting to build a strong and resilient community that passionately lobbies against anything that threatens our beautiful region.

“There is genuine interest and enthusiasm for protecting the place we are so privileged to call home,” he said. Petroleum Exploration Permit allows exploration of 4500 square kilometres and runs along the coast from Newcastle, through Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast to Manly. There will be another Hands Across the Sand event at Manly on Saturday May 11 at 3pm, a collaborative event with Surfrider, Living Ocean and Save Our Coast. SOURCE: Media Release, 7 May 2019 Natasha Deen. Save Our Coast, Interview, 7 May 2019 David Abrahams, Independent candidate for Robertson Jake Cassar, Jake Cassar Bushcraft

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angy Angy Residents Action Group (KARAG) members claim that they have been shut out of transparent and meaningful communication by Transport NSW and the contractor, John Holland, at the Intercity Rail Maintenance Facility in Orchard Rd. “It’s more or less a stalemate,” said group member, Susan Zgraja. “Their idea of community liaison is that they will inform us of what they want us to know and when, and they don’t want to hear our comments, questions or feedback,” she said. Susan said they have “flatly refused” a group meeting, so a meeting was scheduled between another member, Tracey Stewart, and Paul Galea who is Communications and Stakeholder Manager of the rail facility’s contractor, John Holland. Susan said she accompanied Tracey to the meeting and unexpectedly there was also a representative of Transport NSW, who objected to Susan being there because she was not invited and told her

The vast tract of land that was cleared of more than 4000 trees to make way for heavy industry in a rural area she could not be part of State Member for The to get a designated bus Transport NSW had the meeting. Entrance, David Mehan, stop at the site entrance applied for more land “He was loud, said Transport NSW was where an informal bus and invited submissions, which we did,” Susan aggressive and bullying not dealing fairly with the stop was operating. towards us, and said that community. “Public works need to said. if I did not leave he would “They could be doing a be to the benefit of the “The OEH had indicated cancel the meeting and much better job,” he said. wider community, not just to us that it was inclined that would be the end of He said he was working because the government to give them permission, it,” Susan said. however, we objected through a few things and needs something. “Afterwards we both attempting to get some “It seems we are because it would cause environmental received emails from, improvements, such dealing with a very more Paul Galea, saying there as the water and sewer arrogant government,” damage and the removal of even more mature was no need for face- connection to residents, Mehan said. to-face meetings and which was firmly KARAG’s aim for the trees, they’ve already all questions would be indicated in the first place meeting was to get ripped out about 4,000.” answered in emails,” as one of the benefits for information about the A report to Central Susan said. the community but now extra parcel of land Coast Council’s meeting neither Transport NSW or on March 25 said that She said that since Transport NSW wanted that so-called meeting, it Council seemed to want and the progress, if any, of Transport NSW applied has been “more or less a to do it. a noise wall surrounding to OEH to modify its development in order to stalemate”. “We still don’t have a the site. “We’re not going to final design to see the “We had been conduct additional works give up, but we don’t visual impact on the informed by the Office outside the approved site know how to get past this residents,” he said. of Environment and boundary, which would fait accompli. Mehan has managed Heritage (OEH) that entail clearing an extra

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Robertson electorate to benefit regardless of who wins the election

Scott Morrison at Bateau Bay PCYC on May 5

Bill Shorten at St Joseph’s Catholic College on May 13

jobs recently created at the s the Federal testing processes if elected, Health Transport Gosford ATO office, with more Election looms on while the Liberals continue May 18, both Prime to downplay the likelihood In the area of health, Labor On the transport front, Labor on the way. Minister, Scott Morrison, of seismic testing off Coast has pledged $20m for a new will deliver a $60m Central The Liberals also promise standalone public palliative Coast Roads Rescue Package better mobile coverage for and Opposition Leader, waters. Bill Shorten, have made Here are some of the key care facility on the Central to target the maintenance Coast commuters, with a $16m promises made by the major Coast, a $2.3b national plan backlog affecting the Coast project to improve reception visits to the Coast in parties for the electorate of to dramatically slash out and has pledged to expand along 68km of railway corridor recent days, wooing Robertson. of pocket costs for cancer parking facilities, including at between Wyong and Hornsby voters in the marginal stations. patients and a new metastatic Woy Woy and Gosford. seat of Robertson. cancer nurse for the Central It will fund $15m to improve Education Coast. access for cyclists and Community projects Robertson is classed as a bellweather seat. It has gone to the winning party at every election since the early 1970s. With pundits predicting a very close election result, it should be a key battleground. Bill Shorten visited St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford, and a café at Terrigal on May 13 and the week prior to that, Scott Morrison popped in to PCYC at Bateau Bay and Breakers Country Club. Labor has launched its Fair Go for the Coast campaign, highlighting health, roads and transport as key areas of concentration, while the Liberals are also making major road commitments and pointing to measures already announced to facilitate a university campus on the Coast and improved commuter parking at Gosford and Woy Woy. Labor has announced it will undertake a review of seismic

In the area of education, Labor has promised an extra $40m over three years from 2020 for Central Coast public schools and an end to the cap on Commonwealth supported university places, possibly benefiting over 2,200 Coast students. It has promised $133m to promote a University of Newcastle presence on the Central Coast, and a $10m investment at Gosford TAFE for student accommodation for at-risk young people. The Liberals have promised spending of an extra $37b on Government, Catholic and independent schools over the next decade, signalling big funding increases for schools in the Robertson electorate. Young people looking to move from school to the workplace will also benefit from the siting in Robertson of one of 10 training hubs to be provided under a $50.6m industry training program.

It will also introduce a dental plan enabling 48,000 eligible older people on the Coast to access $1,000 worth of dental services every two years. The Liberals have announced a $2m GP Central Coast General Practice Incentive fund, to be managed by the Primary Health Network and deliver incentives to attract GPs to the area, such as providing accommodation. They have also pledged to make medicines more affordable by lowering scripts for pensioners and concession card holders and the equivalent of two scripts for non-concession card holders. They will also provide $3.8m for an additional linear accelerator for the Gosford Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital, an additional $520,000 for Headspace, Gosford and Lake Haven, and a fully funded NDIS with no increase in the Medicare levy.

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pedestrians on the Avoca Kincumber Loop and pathways in the Dobell electorate, and has pledged a $1b investment to begin securing the corridor required to build a high speed rail link from Brisbane to Melbourne via Sydney. The Liberals have countered with a $70m roads package set to deliver 29 road upgrades in the electorates of Robertson and Dobell. They will also provide $4.3m to construct vital roads and much-needed footpaths in North Avoca.

Labor will invest over $7m in community projects on the Central Coast, including: $900,000 towards a dementia inclusive park; $1m to improve facilities for the Terrigal Wamberal JRLFC; $5m to clean up Terrigal and Wamberal waterways and Tuggerah Lakes; funding for the Marine Discovery Centre in Terrigal to deliver for a school and community program; better NBN coverage for residents in Terrigal, Copacabana, Erina and Avoca Beach, among other locations; improved reliability and speeds for up to 10,600 Communications Fibre to the Node households and jobs in Robertson; and childcare savings of up to $2,100 per With unemployment a child per annum for eligible major concern in Robertson, Coast families. Labor has pledged creation The Liberals will provide: of 100 new permanent, fulltime Department of Human $160,000 support to the Services jobs on the Coast to Because We Care Boutique help cut Centrelink wait times, Central Coast program to while the Liberals point to 530 help disadvantaged women trying to enter or re-enter

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Multi-purpose Cultural Tourism Village proposed for former Old Sydney Town site

new plan for the revitalisation of the former Old Sydney Town (OST) site could see some of the original buildings retained as the hub of a huge tourist destination, incorporating a performing arts area, entertainment and attractions, retail and exhibition facilities, food and beverages, waterbased activities and a hotel. The new owner of a 120ha block at Somersby, which also includes The Australian Reptile Park, is looking for community feedback on proposed uses of the former OST site and will hold an information and feedback session on Saturday, May 25, at Wyoming Community Centre. World Culture Tourism Village bought the site in 2018, and CEO, Guben Huang, said the company was committed to working closely with the community as it developed a detailed concept plan.

Some of the remaining Old Sydney Town buildings could be repurposed as the hub of a vibrant tourist destination

Huang made it clear that The Australian Reptile Park would continue operating as it is, with possible expansion. The Old Sydney Town theme park operated on the site between 1975 and 2003, before closing after many years of financial losses. “We value the Old Sydney Town site’s history and we want to deliver something here that the people of the

Central Coast can be proud of, which is respectful of the past but which also provides employment, recreation and tourism opportunities for the future,” Huang said. “We are at the start of a long and ongoing conversation with the community about the site and we look forward to hearing their feedback over the coming weeks on our initial ideas. “In the past, the site has

failed because it has been limited to a single use, standalone tourism destination, dispersed over a wide area. “While we want to retain some of the Old Sydney Town buildings to create a key tourism destination that pays tribute to Sydney’s colonial past, we also believe there is an opportunity to enrich the entire site by creating new and contemporary tourism attractions and accompanying

land uses.” World Culture Tourism Village has a draft structure plan with a vision for possible future uses of the site, with a more detailed concept plan to be released later this year, following community consultation. Key elements on which feedback will be sought include: keeping and growing the Australian Reptile Park

and keeping Ploddy the Dinosaur; retaining some of the Old Sydney Town buildings to create a future tourist destination; consideration of tourism opportunities for all ages including a performing arts area, indigenous tourism and other entertainment and attractions; a bookable community facility or space for community and public events; boutique, dynamic exhibition and retail shopping opportunities; hotel and clubhouses, including wedding and event facilities; creative employment spaces; eco conservation areas and a food and beverage precinct. The draft plan will also look at water based activities, residential living opportunities and a potential large format international retailer. World Culture Tourism Village has an extensive history in delivering world-class projects around the globe, including resorts, hotels, office buildings, industrial parks and boutique residential developments. Source: Media release, May 8 Elton Consulting for World Culture Tourism Village

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Candidates’ policy statements in alphabetical order

David Abrahams, Independent

avid Abrahams says he is a passionate, true Independent candidate with a community, environmental and future industries focus.

“I come to the election with a suite of solid policy areas developed from the Community Plan Central Coast,” he said. “They articulate among other things: a University of the Central Coast (not a campus of another University); halting the PEP11 Oil and Gas Exploration off our beaches; the creation of smart city employment opportunities in startups and local business assistance; and a pooled smart infrastructure fund comprising local, state and federal government monies to address infrastructure builds without the election promise merry go round. “The Central Coast has

Sean Bremner Young, Animal Justice Party

ean Bremner Young says his main priority is to ban the live export of animals.

been forgotten for too long and requires a strong local plan that returns power to the community, not the party room, donors or foreign corporations. “My tag line - Central Coast First and Always - means I will answer and work for Central Coast people in our federal parliament. “I am not doing preference deals, giving each voter the right to decide for themselves.”

“Millions of animals suffer on lengthy sea journeys,” he said. “We will also combat the climate emergency. “Urgent action must be taken to address global climate destabilisation. “We will legislate to protect forests and marine habitats from further destruction and invest in clean energy and the transition from animal agriculture to plant-based agriculture. “We will push to end factory farming, which causes immense animal suffering. “We will fight for a rapid phase out of battery hen cages and sow stalls. “We will also advocate to safeguard our national emblem; kangaroos should

be protected and not seen as resources or pests.” He said the Animal Justice Party would protect wildlife habitats, by introducing laws to protect them. “We will establish a Federal Animal Rights Commission; animals have unique rights which should be protected by law,” he said. “We will establish a legal system for animals which protects their right to live free from human harm.”

Anne Charlton, Australian Labor Party

nne Charlton, Labor’s candidate for Robertson, has spent her working life dedicated to community service – in drug and alcohol services, in an aboriginal medical service in regional Queensland, in the Federal Department of Health and on the Central Coast, working for Central Coast Family Support and most recently in the Youth Program for Coast Shelter. Anne Charlton and Labor have a strong plan to deliver better services to the Coast including: delivering $60m to fix roads and bust the maintenance backlog; investing $133m in the University of Newcastle to build a new campus on the Coast; delivering $20m for a stand-alone public palliative

care facility for the Central Coast; strengthening laws to make sure seismic testing does not occur where whale life could be adversely affected; and investing in renewable energy and taking real action on climate change, creating the renewable jobs of the future and bringing down power prices. “Only Labor can deliver real positive change and end six long years of cuts and chaos, and neglect from the Liberal Government,” Charlton said.

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Cath Connor, The Greens

The Greens acknowledge we are facing a climate emergency,” Cath Connor said.

“Let’s act decisively now to protect our environment and rich biodiversity. “Let’s hand over a liveable planet to future generations. “On the Central Coast we must: cancel the PEP11 Seismic testing licence and the search for new fossil fuels off our coast; stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine which threatens our drinking water supply and our clean air; and transform our energy system into a clean, smart and jobs rich industry of the future.” Connor said tax cuts promised by the Coalition Government to the big end of town could instead: build 500,00 new affordable homes; increase Newstart; fully fund TAFE and free university for all Australians;

Robert Marks, United Australia Party

Umina resident for the past 16 years, Marks is self employed in the financial services sector and commutes daily to Sydney on the M1.

and provide Medicarefunded dental care. “Let’s build a strong sustainable economy that works for all of us, not just for the wealthy corporations and privileged few,” she said. “The Greens will always put people before profit, and push government to make decisions for a future for all of us.”

“One of the first things we will do is put the aged pension up by $150 a week,” Marks said. “We have costed it and we can make this work. “We will then be reviewing all other pensions, including carers and veterans pensions. “We will also make mortgages tax deductible for owner-occupiers – this will be a huge saving for home owners and the most significant way to increase the wealth of the country based on people’s biggest asset which is their house. “The basic gist of the party is that we want to put Australians first and make

Judy Singer, Sustainable Australia

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As your Sustainable Australia candidate, I am fighting for secure jobs, affordable housing, a sustainable environment and better planning to stop overdevelopment in Robertson,” Judy Singer said.

Australia great again. “We don’t care what race, creed or religion you are, or whether you’re gay or straight, if you’re An Aussie we want to put you first.” Marks said the party had a very multicultural candidate base. “The bottom line is we’re all on same bandwagon,” he said.

“Poor planning decisions by all levels of government have led to overdevelopment and congestion in Robertson. “I believe we need to return real planning power to local communities and ensure community infrastructure is in place before more housing. “Part of the equation should be reducing population pressure by lowering immigration from a record 200,000pa back to the longterm average of 70,000. “This reduction in population pressure would ease the negative impact rapid growth has had on

the environment and work towards reducing emission to tackle climate change. “Governments are caving in to demands from developers and big business when making decisions around these issues. “We need to invest in the research and development of renewable energy technologies, adopting energy efficiency initiatives and investing in environmental protection. “Instead, the government is allowing mining companies to drill for oil in our fragile oceans.”

Senate candidate speaks out on climate change

ederal Senate candidate, Rod Bower, reckons it is possible to power Australia 24/7 with renewable energy and has come down strongly against any 3D seismic exploration off Central

Coast waters. The Gosford Anglican priest who launched his bid for the Senate on April 15, will run with Independents for Climate Action Now, a party of allied independents who share a commitment to taking strong action on the “climate

emergency”. “I find noise disconcerting, so much so that I struggle to concentrate in a room full of ambient sound,” Bower said. “It’s difficult to imagine how marine mammals, who rely on sound to navigate and hunt, will be affected by 3D seismic testing.

“Acoustic pollution is such an emotive issue due to the affinity many people feel with marine mammals, and they are right to feel concerned.” But Bower said impacts to marine life were not the only problem with Asset Energy’s plans to seismic test in the ocean off the Central Coast.

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If the tests are successful, he said, resulting exploration, construction, drilling and eventual decommissioning of infrastructure will have devastating, long-lasting environmental impacts, “notwithstanding the risks of ecological disasters from spills, leaks and even underwater

explosions”, Bower said. “We already have climate change impacts.” Source: Media release, Apr 24 Rod Bower, Candidate for Senate

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ucy Wicks said she has been working since 2013 to lay the groundwork for a Central Coast where people no longer have to leave the region for work or study.

Woy railway stations and 530 jobs at the new ATO office in Gosford, 80% of which have been filled by locals. She said a re-elected Liberal Government would

Fiona Stucken is standing for The Christian Democratic Party but did not respond to our request for a bio and picture.

The Australian Electoral Commission says he was a statesman who advocated for electoral and constitutional reform in the colony and land reform. Just over 100,000 people voted in Robertson at the last election, in 2016, which represented a turn out of 92.52 per cent of those eligible to vote, 5.03 per cent of which voted informally. In 2016, Liberal Lucy Wicks won the seat with 44.68 per cent of the primary vote, with ALP candidate Anne Charlton receiving 38.43 per cent. Both Wicks and Charlton

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 Labor’s 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 Australian companies. These companies pay 30% of profit to the Australian Taxation Office (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 unused 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 unused 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 some classes of senior Australians This notice is placed in the public interest by P Campbell, Springfield Ph: 0414 630 837

February 2016 MAP OF THE FEDERAL ELECTORAL DIVISION OF

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From Wyong LGA boundary to the Main Northern Railway then follows the Main Northern Railway to Campbell St. Follows Campbell St to the southern locality boundaries of Wyoming and Mount Elliott. Then follows these locality boundaries to Mouat Trail and Toomeys Rd. Follows Toomeys Rd to Clyde Rd then follows Clyde Rd to Carlton Rd.

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Ourimbah From Carlton Rd follows The Entrance Rd to Ocean View Dr. Then follows Ocean View Dr to Rembrance Dr. Then, from that intersection, through Wamberal Park Narara Wyoming to Wamberal Lagoon and then to the coast.

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She is proud to have helped deliver funding for the Central Coast Medical School and Research Institute at Gosford; an $18m commitment to establish stage one of a university campus in Gosford, $35m for 740 car parking spaces at Gosford and Woy

continue to work for better road and rail links and a feasibility study delivering faster rail between Newcastle and Sydney. “I am proud of my achievements over the past six years. I believe my record speaks for itself, but there is still more to do,” she said. “I look forward to continuing to be your voice in Government so I can deliver the services and infrastructure the Central Coast deserves.”

he seat of Robertson has been in existence since Federation in 1901 and was named in honor of Sir John Robertson KCMG, 1816-91.

Lucy Wicks, Liberal Party of Australia

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contest the seat again at this election. Nationally, 458 candidates are contesting 40 Senate vacancies and there are 1,056 candidates for the 151 Federal seats across the country. Your ballot paper for the seat of Robertson in the May 18 Federal Election for the 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 Young – Animal Justice Party; 8. Anne Charlton – Australian Labor Party. You can vote on election day at the following venues: Avoca Beach Public School; Booker Bay Pre School; Brentwood Village, Kincumber;

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus; Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus; Chertsey Public School, Springfield; Copacabana Public School; Davistown Progress Association; Gosford East Public School; Empire Bay Public School; Erina Community Trust Hall; Erina High School; Erina Heights Public School; Ettalong 50 Plus Leisure and Learning; Ettalong Beach Primary School; Glenvale Public School, Narara; Henry Kendal High School; Hunter TAFE Gosford Campus; Green Point Community Centre; Hardys Bay Community Church Hall; Kariong Community Hall; Kariong Public School; Kincumber High School; Kincumber Public School; Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club and Golf Course; Mount White Bushfire Brigade; Niagara Park Public School; Old Mooney Mooney Public School; Peats Ridge Public School; Point Clare Public School; Point Clare Scout Hall; Saratoga Community Hall; Somersby Public School; Spencer Community Hall; 1st Terrigal Scout Hall; Terrigal CWA Hall; Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and Learning Centre; Terrigal Primary School; Umina Beach Primary School; Umina Community Hall; Wamberal Memorial Hall; Wyoming Public School; South Woy Woy Progress Association; Woy Woy South Primary School. Source: Australian Electoral Commission website, May 9

OUR ABC IS UNDER ATTACK

Since 2014 the federal government has slashed more than $500m from the ABC. • New Australian drama REDUCED by a quarter • New Australian documentary REDUCED by half • New Australian comedy DOWN by nearly 20% • ABC Television production CLOSED in Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide and Perth and the Documentary Unit CLOSED • Music programming on Radio National CUT • Programming on ABC Classic REDUCED • Many programs, and more than 1,000 full-time jobs, already LOST.

And, in 2018, the Liberal Party’s National Conference voted to sell the ABC. IMAGINE no ABC Local in regional Australia. IMAGINE an ABC without Four Corners, Playschool, Triple J, ABC drama, Radio National, ABC Classic or Media Watch.

IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT THE ABC We can’t afford 3 more destructive years.

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Climate Change a major issue for Robertson voters

oast Community News spent time over recent weeks interviewing candidates for the Federal Seat of Robertson, as well as community groups and voters queueing at prepoll booths.

Videos of individual interviews with candidates and members of the public are available on the CoastCommunityNews. com website and following is a summary of what everyone had to say. The most important issue to people in the seat of Robertson appears to be climate change and concerns over the PEP11 gas exploration permit. The major parties have struggled to explain their position on this issue. Sitting Liberal MP, Lucy Wicks, said she had no knowledge

Candidates at Point Clare mingle

of any upcoming 3D seismic testing, notwithstanding a statement from Advent Energy in recent weeks that a proposal was imminent. She said any approval was a matter for the Perth-based regulator NOPSEMA, not Parliament.

Labor candidate, Ann Charlton, said that if elected, Labor would undertake a review of all offshore exploration. Independent candidate, David Abrahams, who first brought the local community’s attention to PEP11, says

such statements were not good enough and that the Parliament could and should simply revoke PEP11 now, before its too late. Working closely with Save our Coast, Abrahams and Greens’ Senator, Mehreen Faruqi, led a rally of 2,000 people on Umina Beach to send this message to Canberra. Among older people, the prospect of losing franking credits under a Labor government is causing anxiety. Most were confused by how and who it would impact. Even some older Labor voters had decided to give their vote to an Independent or minor party to prevent cuts to their retirement incomes. The Liberal-National coalition oppose the changes to franking credits and Independent, David Abrahams, said that if he helped Labor form a minority government, he would insist

on a review of the impact on retirees. For younger people, youth unemployment and training loomed large as priorities. Many were disillusioned with big-party politics. United Australia representative, Robert Marks, promised to get rid of HECS and create more dedicated University places for Australian students. David Abrahams, founder of Youth Connections on the Central Coast, said the key to employment and training was to partner with industry to leverage new digital technologies and to invest heavily into smart city infrastructure. On other issues, Labor candidate, Anne Charlton, said the ALP was committed to restoring health funding. Robert Marks (UAP) spoke of making large foreign

companies pay their fair share of tax and pointed to prior Liberal and Labor policies that created the loopholes that allow them to avoid paying tax in Australia. David Abrahams was greeted with applause at the Koolewong-Point Clare-Tascott Mingle with the Candidates forum for his vision to decorporatise aged care and strengthen community-based services. National polls suggest there is a significant swing away from the LNP coalition, but on the Central Coast, we may be seeing a swing away from both major parties. A video of the forum is also available at: www. coastcommunitynews.com. au/elections Source: Media statement, May 15 Ross Barry, Community News Partners

ABC Friends call on voters to support candidates who support the ABC

BC Friends Central Coast has called on the region’s voters to support those candidates who pledge to support the national broadcaster in the Federal Election on May 18. Convenor, Ross McGowen, said $500m had been cut from the ABC over the past six years and new Australian drama from the public broadcaster had fallen by almost a quarter since 2014-15.

“The ABC has closed or downsized bureaus in Tokyo, Bangkok, New Delhi and New Zealand and transmission to Indo-Pacific regions has been terminated,” he said. “The loss of over 1,000 ABC staff cannot be unrelated to the loss of Lateline, ABC Fact Check, music programs on Radio National and Classic FM, language services, five ABC local radio newsrooms and the ABC shortwave service.” McGowen said a Newspoll of 2012-15 and Omnipoll of 2016 showed more than 80% of Australians trust the

information the ABC provides. He pointed to the significance of certain ABC programs, highlighting a Four Corners investigation into the Commonwealth Bank and its insurance arm which, together with other reports of financial malpractice, helped to convince the Coalition Government to establish a banking royal commission. He also said ABC investigations into the recycling industry and illegal dumping had great consequences for government environmental agencies.

“Add to that the outcry and subsequent reforms into the live animal export trade, again instigated by a Four Corners program,” he said. “Other issues which have been scrutinised by ABC journalists include; climate change, indigenous affairs, asbestos, the inland river system and the Great Barrier Reef. “The ABC has examined virtually every major institution in Australia. “Many of these programs have been the catalyst for

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change, sometimes the issues examined attracted international attention and the journalists and production staff responsible gained widespread acclaim.” McGowen said ABC programs such as Employable Me, which did not always highlight happy outcomes, were not a “safe bet” for commercial stations. “But having the scope to trial new ideas resulted in, Andrew Denton, injecting quickwittedness and intelligence into television entertainment and, Mike Carlton, using satire to great effect on a current

affairs program,” he said. “It allowed, John Safran, to race around the world, Stuart Littlemore, to scrutinise the media, including his own colleagues, and the Chaser to expose the foibles of politicians with impeccably timed stunts. “It also allowed a host of talented Aboriginal actors and directors the chance to flourish.” Source: Media release, Apr 24 Ross McGowen, Convenor, ABC Friends Central Coast

BUILDING OUR ECONOMY. SECURING YOUR FUTURE. A Budget surplus is being delivered for the first time in over a decade. Tax relief is being delivered for families and small businesses. A stronger economy means we can guarantee increased investments for schools, hospitals and roads.

YOUR CHOICE. THE BILL AUSTRALIA CAN’T AFFORD. Last time, Labor delivered 6 record deficits totalling $240 billion. Labor wants higher taxes – on retirees, housing, incomes, investments, family businesses, electricity and more. Labor can’t manage money, which means they come after yours.

Authorised by A. Sinodinos, Liberal Party of Australia, NSW Division, Level 20, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

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advent of a Central Coast Council, following is a

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Transport NSW and John Holland representatives accused of aggressive bullying tactics

Transport NSW and John Holland representatives accused of aggressive bullying Kangy Angy Residents Action Group (KARAG) members claim that they have been shut out of transparent and meaningful communication by Transport NSW and the contractor, John Holland, at the Intercity Rail

angy Angy Residents Action Group (KARAG) Deliver claim the Promise meeting members that they have been shutNDIS issues hears about out of transparent and meaningful On May 3 by Fairhaven hosted communication Transport NSW gathering and a the corporate at their contractor, John CoPack attended Holland,siteat in Tuggerah, the byIntercity key staffRail and supported Maintenance Facility in Orchard Rd.CEO Monique Cardon, employees,

Private Member’s Bill introduced calling

Over 111,000 enrolled to vote in Dobell

When the NSW Parliament sat for the first time since the March election, Member for Wyong, David Harris, called for “a referendum of people on the Central Coast to ask them whether they want recycled

Dobell, named after the late prominent artist, Sir William Dobell, covers most of the former Wyong shire and parts of the former Gosford council area and has an enrolment of 111,630.

0.58ha of vegetation and habitat for 13 identified animals. “Clearance of the extra land is not considered by Transport NSW to have a significant impact on threatened biodiversity, and the OEH proposes to allow the clearance of the additional 0.58ha,” the report said. Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said a submission would be lodged on a point of “It’s more or less a clarification only at this stalemate,” said group stage and a review of the member, Susan Wyong Zgraja. Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, matter was ongoing. “Their idea 2262, of & 2263. The full articles and more can be seen on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Susan said Transport community liaison is NSW was also dodging that they will inform us the issue of installing a The vast tract of land that was cleared of more than 4000 trees to make way for heavy industry in a rural area of what they want us to she could not be part of State Member for The to get a designated bus Transport NSW had noise wall surrounding know and when, and they the meeting. Entrance, David Mehan, stop at the site entrance applied for more land the site. don’t want to hear our “It was part of the “He was loud, said Transport NSW was where an informal bus and invited submissions, comments, questions or which we did,” Susan original plan but they aggressive and bullying not dealing fairly with the stop was operating. feedback,” she said. keep coming up with towards us, and said that community. “Public works need to said. Susan said they have if I did not leave he would “They could be doing a be to the benefit of the “The OEH had indicated the same reason all the “flatly refused” a group cancel the meeting and much better job,” he said. wider community, not just to us that it was inclined time that they haven’t meeting, so a meeting that would be the end of because the government to give them permission, completed the design, He said he was working was scheduled between it,” Susan said. however, we objected but I think it is because through a few things and needs something. Edition 13 Mayof2019 another469 member, Tracey “Afterwards we both attempting to get some “It seems we are because it would cause the cost. Stewart, and Paul Galea more environmental “This is a heavy received emails from, improvements, such dealing with a very who is Communications damage and the removal industry operating 24/7 and Stakeholder Paul Galea, saying there as the water and sewer arrogant government,” of even more mature we’re talking about, in a Manager of the rail was no need for face- connection to residents, Mehan said. to-face meetings and which was firmly KARAG’s aim for the trees, they’ve already quiet rural area, and they facility’s contractor, John haven’t solved the noise all questions would be indicated in the first place meeting was to get ripped out about 4,000.” Holland. answered in emails,” as one of the benefits for information about the A report to Central problem. Susan said she Susan said. the community but now extra parcel of land Coast Council’s meeting “A lot of complaints accompanied Tracey She said that since neither Transport NSW or Transport NSW wanted on March 25 said that have been because of to the meeting and Council seemed to want and the progress, if any, of Transport NSW applied the intrusion of noise, that so-called meeting, it unexpectedly there was to do it. a noise wall surrounding to OEH to modify its vibration, loss of privacy also a representative has been “more or less a development in order to and the clearing of the “We still don’t have a the site. of Transport NSW, who stalemate”. “We’re not going to final design to see the “We had been conduct additional works land. objected to Susan being Continued P3 outside the approved site visual impact on the give up, but we don’t informed by the Office there because she was of Environment and boundary, which would not invited and told her know how to get past this residents,” he said. fait accompli. Mehan has managed Heritage (OEH) that entail clearing an extra

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Wyong Hospital parking fees seem inevitable

Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital A “people power” campaign is is officially open. underway in earnest to gather at least 10,000 signatures on a petition to force the State Government to debate the issue Federal Independent Candidate for of Wyong Hospital parking fees in

Fish kills could come with seismic testing - Abrahams

Dead fish came from commercial fishing

Councillors inspect Farnell Rd site

The day after David Abrahams attended the Hands Across the Water protest about what seismic testing would do to marine life, he found hundreds of dead fish off

Hundreds of dead fish that washed up on Killcare Beach on May 6 were the result of a commercial fishing operation gone awry, according to the NSW

Mayor Cr Jane Smith and four councillors, Chris Burke, Chris Holstein, Richard Mehrtens and Jeff Sundstrom, attended a site inspection on Thursday, May

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Precinct could committees suggested Liberals promise Fish kills come with at residents’ meeting $22M in road upgrades seismic Woy Woy’s public transport gained The testing creation of - Abrahams precinct Almost $22 million was

Public transport scores 65/100

aThe 65 out NRMA’s was supported committed to upgrading Peninsula thean exploration permits.committees coastline to symbolise defending by thattwo detonated every few seconds “There is genuine interest and dayof 100 after rating David in He said he was aware of the the coast. 24 hours a day continuously for enthusiasm for protecting the Abrahams attended survey that saw the 23,400 people speakers at roads Scott “Wethe are latest sending aResidents powerful daysfor or weeks on end.when Prime place weMinister are so privileged to call Hands Across the Water Department of Primary Industries’ advice that the fish wash-up message to our federal MPs and Scientific evidence has been home,” he said. protest about what seismic across NSW rate their area. visited Petroleum the Central Coast was the result of a Responsible faulty net electoralEttalong candidates, Development and the shown thatMorrison it could kill plankton Exploration Permit testing would do to marine from a legal commercial fishing oil and gas companies, that the over 1km away, impacting on allows exploration of 4500 square life, he found hundreds of operation but he was seeking full communities from Newcastle, The the entire ecosystem, as well as kilometres and runs along the meeting,Central heldCoast at Ettalong Beach on on Sunday, May 5. dead fish off Killcare Beach. clarification. and the Northern affecting the atmosphere and coast from Newcastle, through

“I was the one who reported “It’s very odd that there were Beaches are united in opposition climate resilience, she said. Lake Macquarie and the Central the fish kill at 5am on Monday so many fish – more than a small to this devastating plan for seismic Local environmentalist and Coast to Manly. The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net morning,’’ Mr Abrahams said. trawler net and some of the fish blasting and offshore oil or gas bushcraft teacher Mr Jake Cassar, There will be another Hands They can alsorigs be off seen www.PeninsulaNews.info “We think there were a couple looked traumatised,’’ he said. our on beautiful coast,’’ Dr who grew up on the Peninsula Across the Sand event at Manly of thousand. and still lives on the Coast, said: on Saturday May 11 at 3pm, a Mr Abrahams was one of Deen said. “The first thing I thought was hundreds of people who gathered “The communities along the “It’s heartening to see people collaborative event with Surfrider, that we can expect this to happen at Umina Beach on Sunday, May east coast of NSW are deeply from different backgrounds, age Living Ocean and Save Our Coast. much more regularly if seismic 5, to oppose proposed 3D seismic connected to our coast and we groups and socio economic SOURCE: testing goes ahead.’’ Media Release, 7 May 2019 blasting for offshore oil and gas will continue to oppose PEP 11 demographics coming together on Natasha Deen. Save Our Coast, Mr Abrahams, an independent exploration. (Petroleum Exploration Permit) this important issue. Interview, 7 May 2019 candidate standing for election Save Our Coast founder Dr every step of the way, to protect “The Central Coast is starting David Abrahams, Independent on May 18 in the federal seat of Natasha Deen said more than our marine animals and Save Our to build a strong and resilient candidate for Robertson Robertson, has been campaigning 1000 people held hands from Coast that we all love.” community that passionately Jake Cassar, Jake to get his fellow election Umina Beach along to Ocean She said seismic testing lobbies against anything that Cassar Bushcraft candidates to commit to fighting Beach, covering more than 1km of involved underwater airgun blasts threatens our beautiful region.

In an earlier court appearance on March 21 Esposito pleaded guilty to two counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception after it was revealed she had been funneling funds out of the charity’s bank account into her own. In an agreed upon statement of facts (SOF) tendered to the court on March 21, it was stated that Esposito, who was a friend of the Trigg family who own and operate Autism Central Coast, was hired by the Triggs in 2017 to handle the charity’s accounts and to perform administration duties. According to the SOF, over a

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arissa Esposito, the bookkeeper accused of defrauding Autism Central Coast of more than $330,000, was sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment after her sentencing hearing in Gosford Local Court on May 2.

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number of months, Esposito began funneling money from the charity’s account into her own personal accounts using false payee details. This continued until Esposito went on maternity leave in August, 2018, and a replacement bookkeeper discovered the ruse. All up, the SOF revealed that Esposito had taken $327,539.79 from Autism Central Coast as well as $3,415.76 from The Box Family Daycare, a day-care linked to the charity that Esposito also handled accounting duties for through 79 fraudulent

transactions. The court was told the money had been spent on Esposito’s gambling addiction and online shopping. During the hearing, Esposito’s lawyer told the court his client had a troubled childhood with her father being abusive and in and out of prison and that her mother had been a drug addict and prostitute. The court was then told of Esposito’s mental health issues which had been complicated by her pregnancy (during the time of the defrauding) which prevented her from taking anti-depressant medications. Gosford Magistrate, John McIntosh, sentenced Esposito to two and a half years imprisonment with a nonparole period of one year, telling the court that despite Esposito’s “unsatisfactory childhood” he could not ignore her defrauding of an autism charity. Source: Documents, May 2 Transcript and Casefile 2019/00073076

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Former Central Coast Bandido arrested

former senior member of the Central Coast chapter of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) has been charged after Strike Force Raptor seized knuckle dusters and illicit drugs from a home in the Hunter region. As part of ongoing investigations into the acquisition and use of prohibited weapons and the supply of methylamphetamine, police from the Criminal Group Squad’s Strike Force Raptor North conducted a Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) search at a home at Rutherford, just before 9am, on Thursday, May 2. During the search,

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officers seized two sets of knuckle dusters, 2g of methylamphetamine, 1.5g of MDMA and a large quantity of prescription medication. A 36-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Maitland Police Station. He was charged with possess or use prohibited weapon without permit (x2), possess prohibited drug (x3), possess prescribed restricted

substance, and use prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order. The man, who is a former senior member of the Central Coast chapter of the Bandidos OMCG, was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court. Investigations into the supply, acquisition, and use of prohibited weapons are ongoing. Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009 and conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, highimpact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity. Source: Media release, May 3 NSW Police Media

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indicated that he attempted to destroy his father’s mobile phone after the pair were initially stopped by police in Lisarow. Just after midnight on Thursday, April 6, 2017, Clint Starkey 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

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Franked Dividends and Franking Credits explained

n Community Coast News edition 206, Geoff Mitchell of Kariong wrote “Could someone explain to me how the franking component of the Labor Party’s promises works?”

Let’s look at Income and Income Tax with regards to Franking Credits. Prior to 1987, Australian company profits were subject to Double Taxation because a company’s profits were taxed at the company tax rate and then the dividends in the hands of the shareholders were again taxed at the shareholders’ marginal tax rate. So that the company tax profits were only taxed once in the hands of the shareholder, a system of Franked Dividends and Franking Credits was devised by Paul Keating. It works similarly to an employee having tax taken from wages. After the employee completes a Tax Return including all income and deductions, the ATO will determine the Taxable Income and tax payable at the marginal tax rate. If too much tax has been deducted, the employee is entitled to a Tax Refund. Now let’s look at income from investing in Australian companies which have paid

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions Fully Franked Dividends at the company tax rate of 30 per cent. Simply: Franked Dividend received: $70.00. Franking Credit payed to ATO: $30.00. Taxable Income: $100.00. The investor received $70, the ATO received $30 and the Taxable Income was $100. Same as with the employee, the Investor completes a Tax Return including all income and deductions and the ATO will determine the Taxable Income and whether Tax is Payable or Refundable. If the Self-Funded Retiree is an investor in tax paying Australian companies, his Taxable Income may be less than a Marginal Tax rate of 30 per cent, in which case he is entitled to a Tax Refund because his Franking Credits exceed his tax obligations. For older Australians who have forgone receiving an Aged Pension and rely on

their investment income, the announcement in March, 2018, that the ALP’s policy, if elected, was to disallow franking credit refunds would, in other words, confiscate the tax which has been collected from low income self-funded retirees. However, the ALP backed down with a “pensioner exemption” to 320,000 individuals on social security benefits held before or on March 28, 2018. As I have said, the proposed policy will mean many shareholders who have a marginal tax rate below 30 per cent would no longer receive a cash refund from franking credits. The sum result is that many self-funded retirees who rely on income from investments with fully franked dividends will suffer a loss of income of around 30 per cent if Labor is elected, and their policies on Refundable Franking Credits pass in the Senate. I hope your readers now have a better understanding of Franked Dividends and Franking Credits. The proposed ALP policy is an attack on one of the cornerstones of the Australian retirement system, that of voluntary savings for retirement.

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Labor’s tax policies defended

he following is an open letter to Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks. Dear Lucy Wicks, your election leaflet said Labor’s tax policy “weakens the economy with billions of dollars in high taxes.” That argument is simply not true. The truth is that the billions of dollars raised as a result of Labor taxes on the rich and multi-nationals, some of whom pay limited or no taxes now, will be spent either by

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the Labor Government or by working families somewhere in the economy. Some of the taxes will be spent on vital services by the Labor Government, such as health, education, aged care etc. Some will be spent by working families because they will be paying lower taxes, and include spending on various family needs. So if the Labor taxes on the rich and multi-nationals are

spent within the economy, how the hell can it undermine the economy. Liberal policy will result in the rich and the multinationals continuing to get their record profits, a lot of which would finish up overseas, and this is not in the interests of the economy. So Labor’s tax policies will not undermine the economy but they will create a fairer Australia for the people of Australia. Email, May 8 Tom McDonald, East Gosford

Clean-up called for

hy is our city looking like a garbage tip on the entry at the Pacific Highway? It needs a clean-up. The internal part of the city needs the same, and the end of Mann St leading to Wyoming is an absolute disgrace. Why is the State Legislature

being so negative in all matters like that? Where is the RMS cleaning up the side of our highways? Last weekend I went down to Wollongong and the state highway is a disgrace. Let’s get the prisoners out on the roads to clean it up and

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Extra car spaces may not eventuate

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they earn the money we give them. It is not a matter of politics, it’s a matter of being clean, both Labour and Liberal governments are being told to do what the public service wants, it’s about time that the public service was told to get on with the job.

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elections. Not a sign of any building happening yet. Email, Mar 29 Margaret McDonald, Erina

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Standing committee found Labor policy deeply flawed

abor’s plan to stop repayment of unused tax (franking) credits to a targeted group of shareholders led to a public inquiry by a Joint House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics.

A report on the findings was released in April and the conclusions are: The committee has considered the case for removing refundable franking credits from individuals and Self-Managed Super Funds and is of the view that the policy is inequitable, deeply flawed and time line rushed. The ALP policy will unfairly hit people of modest incomes including those who have already retired. Over half of those to lose their tax (franking) credit refunds had incomes below the $18,500 tax free threshold. Around 96 per cent had taxable incomes under $87,000 and they stand to lose up to 30 per cent of their income. Labor plan to reduce the income of some 1 million targeted people by $5B per year. The ALP policy will force many who have saved to be independent of government

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions onto the Age Pension, thereby defeating the purpose of the policy. There are exemptions for themselves, other groups, and some but not all on government pensions. The committee recommends against the removal of refundable franking credits. The committee recommends any policy that could reduce Australians retirees’ income by up to a third should only be considered as part of an equitable package for wholesale tax reform. Many of those effected will rearrange their finances to beat Labor’s policy and as such, there is little chance of them saving anything like $5B from the targeted group. Sad to see the Greens supporting this flawed, inequitable Labor policy. Email, May 1 Peter Campbell, Springfield

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osford Private H o s p i t a l Executives, Matt Kelly and Jennifer McNamara, have been chosen from over 250 worldwide applicants to present at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Patient

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Experience: Empathy and Innovation Summit in the United States.

The pair will present to the Summit’s delegates, sharing the journey Gosford Private’s staff have undertaken over the past two years, developing and embedding a ‘patient-centred’

care approach to healthcare at Gosford Private Hospital, with an emphasis on positive patient experiences and best practice outcomes. “Gosford Private is at the forefront of a change in the way that hospital providers care for their patients. “This is still very much

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an emerging approach in Australia, and we’re pleased to be one of the first hospitals to have moved to a new approach to healthcare, where patients are at the heart of everything we do. “Our whole team has worked hard over the past two years to establish five key values at Gosford Private: Best Practice; Best Experience; It’s Personal; Respect; and, Positive Energy. “These values have helped guide the work that we do, and now underpin how the hospital operates, ensuring that all patients, staff and visitors have positive experiences and outcomes,” said Kelly,

who is Gosford Private’s Chief Executive Officer. The presentation submission “Introduction of PatientCentred Care in the Australian Context” was selected as a perfect fit for the Summit’s program, and the pair will use the session to describe the way the Hospital has changed its organisational culture, guided by consumer engagement and industry best practice from around the world. The pair will also be interviewed for television and a podcast, with Kelly being invited to take part in an international panel, discussing Gosford Private’s innovative

approaches and workplace culture. “We are proud to have the opportunity to represent Australia and the Central Coast in front of industry experts and hospital executives in Cleveland. “Although the Central Coast may be relatively small, we are achieving big things and proud to be delivering better health, right here on the Central Coast,” said Kelly. Source: Media release, May 10 Haydn Murray, Healthe Care Australia

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osford Hospital Children’s Ward has received a generous donation of toys and children’s games from Wyong Creek Public School.

“We were blown away by the generosity of Wyong Creek

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Rotary Club donates Hospital Emergency Departments receive funds for equipment $25,000 from Bay to Bay Running Festival for cystic fibrosis patients

osford and Wyong Hospital’s E m e r g e n c y Departments have once again been named as major beneficiaries of the Bay to Bay Running Festival.

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ystic fibrosis patients at Gosford Hospital are benefitting from new equipment purchased via a donation from the Rotary Club of West Gosford.

“The Rotary Club of West Gosford recently made a donation of equipment to help patients with cystic fibrosis. “Members of the club dropped in for a cuppa with

our staff and to see the new recliner chair and spirometers they purchased. “The spirometers are used to measure a patient’s lung function and help staff see if their treatment is being effective. “Thanks to everyone involved in this generous donation,” a spokesperson for Central Coast Local Health District said. Source: Website, Apr 18 Central Coast Health District

Both departments were the recipients of a donation of almost $25,000 from the 2018 Bay to Bay Running Festival and were recently announced as 2019 beneficiaries. It was the second year that Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) was a major beneficiary of the charity event and a record year for funds raised and number of participants. The donated funds allowed Gosford Hospital to purchase a paediatric nasopharyngoscope and Wyong Hospital purchased a highly specialised piece of intubating equipment (D blade) that extends the ability of equipment they already have. CCLHD Area Director of Emergency Services, Kate Porges, said they were extremely grateful for the

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generosity of the Bay to Bay Running Festival Committee. “Both of these items give clinicians a clear view of the airway to investigate blockages and intubate when required, she said. “This will help us to better diagnose and treat our emergency patients,” she said.

The runners recently visited Gosford Emergency Department to see staff demonstrate the new equipment. “It is extremely gratifying to see how the equipment will be used to help patients,” Bay to Bay Race Director, Jenny Barker, said.

She said they liked to support the emergency departments as they were the first point of call for people coming into hospital. “Everybody hopes they won’t, but at some point they need to go to hospital and the emergency department is where you start out. “They are your first responders. “So we think it is important to purchase vital equipment to help emergency staff give patients the very best care possible right from the start,” she said. Barker said they were also mindful that runners have the occasional trip to the emergency department. “Runners do have accidents at times and things can happen to participants at the festival, so we like to give back to the local hospitals who will be the ones to take care of us if we hurt ourselves,” Barker said. Source: Media release, May 1 Central Coast Local Health District Media

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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

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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

COMMUNITY FACILITIES Central

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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School wins fourth round of Debating Tournament

entral Coast Grammar School sent a contingent of students to contest the fourth round of the HICES Debating Tournament.

The school had an excellent result, winning its six debates. “Congratulations to our incredible team of debaters who refuted and rebutted their hearts out in the fourth round of the tournament,” said Headmaster, Bill Lowe.

“We won five of our six debates, with our only loss coming when our Year 9 and 10 teams had to go head to head. “Both teams argued with expert flair, but Year 10 were victorious in the end. “However, Year 9 ensured that it was a hard job for the adjudicator,” Lowe said. Source: Website, May 13 Bill Lowe, Central Coast Grammar School

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Gosford is the Regional Show’s Overall Produce School Winner

Songs of the Solstice InspiRed by the movement and colour of nature and the seasons

arm your Winter eve with this unique performance experience and a glass of mead… With readings from Hannah Kent’s best selling novel Burial Rites and original music inspired by the landscape of Iceland from Apsara.

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A collection of popular favourites on the theme of nature will follow in the second half including Vivaldi Four Seasons Winter, Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No 5, The Swan and Tango en Skai.

Gosford Public School blitzed this year’s Central Coast Regional Show

osford Public School received several ribbons at the 2019 Central Coast Regional Show.

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“Well done to Mrs Wade and the Environmental Team,” said Deputy Principal, Peter Allen. Source: Website, May 11 Peter Allen, Gosford Public School

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Comedy for a Cause fundraiser at Erina

tudent leaders at Erina High School are coordinating a Comedy for a Cause fundraiser to take place at the school. “Our leadership team is hosting the fundraiser on June 28,” said Principal, Karen Nicol. “This will be their major

fundraising event for the year and the money raised will go towards facilities for the students. “The leadership team are currently working towards purchasing a second water station to refill water bottles and a bike rack to store student bikes. “Comedy for a Cause is a comedy night where comedians from the Sydney

“A letter of congratulations

was forwarded to the school outlining Caylyn’s success and the scholarship process,” said Principal, Andrew Backhouse. “These young aspirants really are outstanding. “To invest the effort in submitting the application, then manage the experience of two panel interviews in a new

“Congratulations to our dancers. “The routine, choreographed by Year 10 student, Kim Naylor, came away with a Highly Commended in a very tough section. “All students involved are to

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Source: Newsletter, May 13 Karen Nicol, Erina High School

and possibly awe-inspiring context is impressive. “They have ventured out of their comfort zones and grown in themselves as a result,” Backhouse said. Source: Website, Apr 29 Andrew Backhouse, Henry Kendall High School

Dance troupe received a Highly Commended Award errigal High School’s combined Years 9 and 10 dance troupe received a Highly Commended Award at the 2019 Gosford Performing Arts Challenge.

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and Melbourne Comedy Festivals will perform at our school. “Proceeds from the show will go to the leadership team to support their initiatives. “There will also be lots raffles and prizes to be won on the night,” Nicol said.

Caylyn Dumpert is an ICMS Professional Scholarship recipient enry Kendall High School Class of 2018 graduate, Caylyn Dumpert, has received a prestigious ICMS Professional Scholarship.

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A new Kariong based arts program is available for young people

new program for young people interested in music and the arts has launched in Kariong. The Diploma of Arts Program is open to all young people aged 16 to 24, interested in building upon their knowledge of the arts and developing skills in their chosen field. “Do you know a young

person who likes art and music but probably doesn’t love school overall? “Well this course is perfect for them,” said Diploma Coordinator, Gabrielle Worrall. “If you are not working or studying, come and have fun while learning about art and music. “It is free and can lead to a Diploma of Art. “Young people who are

feeling a bit lost can get a lot out of being a bit more creative.” Worrall said. “You do not have to be good at music or art to enrol. “All you need to do is like playing around with art or music, be committed, and magic can happen,” she said. Source: Media release, May 1 Gabrielle Worrall, Diploma of Arts Program

Free Gosfest Short Film Festival

be congratulated on not only a fantastic performance but outstanding professionalism and performance skills,” said Principal, Tania Turik.

he Gosford community is invited to attend the 2019 Gosfest Short Film Festival at Gosford High School Hall on May 23.

Source: Website, May 6 Tania Turik, Terrigal High School

Gosfest is an annual shortfilm competition run by Gosford High School, showcasing the

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A Night of Intimacy concert was a huge success

Coast Opera Australia’s A Night of Intimacy delivered an unprecedented operatic experience for Central Coast residents

oast Opera Australia’s A Night of Intimacy concert was a huge success, according to Artistic Director and CEO of the organisation, Angela Brewer.

Brewer said her vision has always been to bring world class operatic events to the Central Coast.

“Our community here deserves nothing less. “To be able to offer local professional musicians, emerging artists and those who work in theatre a platform at this level is thrilling,” Brewer said. Coast Opera Australia is building a strong foundation as we build momentum toward our first full operatic work in 2020.

“This year is focused on creating operatic productions that introduce opera to many people for the first time,” she added. Brewer said opera singers and musicians at this professional level spend decades refining their craft and operate was about beautiful music entertaining people, not airs and graces. “I want to humanise opera for our Central Coast audiences.

“If you’re enjoying the music, it is quite okay to call out or to clap when the moment moves you,’’ she said. “As the Coast grows in confidence and trust of what Coast Opera Australia is creating, I see this opera company becoming a centre for excellence in music for decades to come, to be enjoyed by all,” Brewer said. Major sponsor and support of Coast Opera Australia, Chris

Andrews of Lexus of Central Coast, said A Night of Intimacy was an amazing night of opera for the Central Coast. “This community of arts lovers is something that as a corporate sponsor we are dedicated in supporting and, as a local, the breadth of talent on display in my hometown is very exciting,’’ he said. “I am so excited to see more and more professional performances here and to

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Whale migration season has commenced

Central Coast Dolphin Project (CCDP) reports a handful of whales were reported from Copacabana, Terrigal and Soldiers Beach during the first week of May. “Humpback whales leave their summer feeding grounds in Antarctica, in February, to migrate over 5,000 km north to the warm waters of the Coral Sea, to mate and give birth,” CCDP spokesperson, Ronny Ling, said. “These magnificent whales create a huge spectacle for whale watchers as they pass the NSW east coast. “Over 30,000 humpback whales are expected to travel north over the next few months.” Ling said top places to observe the whales from included Captain Cook Lookout at Copacabana, The Skillion at Terrigal, Crackneck Lookout at Bateau Bay and Norah Head. “It’s best to go early in the

morning, when the wind is low, and the sun silhouettes the whales’ blow,” he said. “However, by mid-June, the Humpback Highway will be in full swing, and plenty of whales can be viewed any time of the day. “This year, the Central Coast’s only local whale watch vessel, Terrigal Ocean Tours, is helping Central Coast Dolphin Project collect data on marine mammals visiting and passing the Central Coast.

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Songs of the Solstice Concert at Gosford Regional Gallery

he Central Coast Conservatorium will hold a Songs of the Solstice Concert at Gosford Regional Gallery from 7pm on June 22.

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“The Central Coast Dolphin Project is again asking people to phone or text their whale and dolphin sightings through to 0435 348 552. “The data collected will help protect the creatures and help authorities and academics ensure their long-term survival.” Source: Media release, May 13 Ronny Ling, Central Coast Dolphin Project

Inspired by the colour and movement of the landscape of Iceland, Songs of the Solstice, is set against the backdrop of a Winter installation. The artistic works draw inspiration from the bestselling novel, Burial Rites, written by Australian author, Hannah Kent. “The mood and ambience of the Icelandic landscape that, Hannah Kent, creates in her novel stayed with me a long time”, said Songs of the Solstice Creative Director and songwriter, Michaele Archer. The first half of the show includes original music by Apsara, readings and visual media. The text will be narrated by actress and film maker, Augusta Miller, with music performed by guitarist, Giuseppe Zangari, cellist, Rachel Whealy, and, Gabrielle Steele, on viola, with, Michaele Archer, on harmonium.

Songs of the Solstice Creative Director, singer and songwriter, Michaele Archer

Archer is Artistic Director of the annual production of Opera in the Arboretum, bringing together international and national artists to the Central Coast. She is excited to bring a mix of artists and genre to Songs of the Solstice concert. “I’m excited to collaborate with so many talented people for this project”, said Archer. “I love the qualities we’ve got going with the combination of voice and instruments, with the rich, low tones of the cello

and viola and alto harmonium and the softness of the guitar. “The flavour of this music is raw, atmospheric and medieval,” she said. The second half of the show is a celebration of favourites inspired by nature, including The Swan, Vivaldi’s Winter Movement from the Four Seasons and Tango en Skai. Source: Media release, Apr 30 Rosalie Paino, Central Coast Conservatorium

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Fire stations open their doors to community

irefighters from across the former Gosford Shire will throw open their station doors on May 18 as part of Fire and Rescue NSW’s 2019 Open Day.

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Terrigal Fire Station is taking part in the 2019 Open Day

humanitarian relief, our firefighters are prepared for anything and ready to help anyone, anytime, anywhere,” Mr Baxter said. Mr Baxter also said the Open Day was a great time to talk to local experts about home fire safety in the lead up to winter.

“On average we see a 10 per cent increase in the number of home fires during the winter months with more fires starting in bedrooms and lounge rooms due to things like electric blankets and heaters,” he said. “So come and meet the team

that’s prepared for anything on Open Day and learn how to keep your family safe from fire and other emergencies,” Mr Baxter said. Source: Media release, May 2 Paul Baxter, Fire and Rescue NSW

Hazard reduction burns to take place

he NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has warned Central Coast residents that they may experience reduced air quality during May as fire agencies and land managers take advantage of favourable weather conditions to complete a number of important hazard reduction burns across the State.

NSW RFS Acting Commissioner, Rob Rogers, said autumn is traditionally when more than half of the annual burning program is completed. “Forecast favourable conditions over the coming days have provided a welcome window of opportunity to complete some key burns,” Rogers said. “These burns are planned well in advance and will help reduce fuel loads and give firefighters a better chance

of saving lives and protecting homes in the event of a bush fire. “Smoke from burns, up to and including the weekend of May 18-19, around areas including the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Sutherland, Cessnock and Lake Macquarie, may result in reduced air quality as it drifts across the Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong and Newcastle regions. “It is a challenge striking the balance between completing

this important work and not significantly impacting the community and as such, there have already been some burns rescheduled to limit the smoke impact this weekend,” Rogers said. National Parks and Wildlife Service will undertake some of the larger hazard reduction burns, with the assistance of NSW RFS members. Source: Media release, May 14 Rural fire Service

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Brackets and Jam May line-up announced

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it is all about the groove. “Band members have many years of experience between them and know how to inspire a good time for fans of awesome music. “From soft and sultry, to downright swampy and dirgy, it’ll all be too cool for school,” Plummer said. The Aimless Missiles have been playing rock, funk and contemporary music since the early 2000’s all around the Central Coast and Hunter. “The band has played at numerous conferences, weddings, parties, clubs and benefits over the years and never fails to get their audiences up on their feet. “In their private lives, all the band members are from professional backgrounds but are able to let loose when they get together as The Aimless Missiles. “In addition to original material, their sets include a broad list of artists ranging from Steely Dan to Bruno Mars to Midnight Oil. “A feature of their versatility is their RockQuiz sets, which are very audience-interactive and lots of fun,” Plummer said. Brackets and Jams iconic drum jam sessions also return to the May event with the first session taking place from 9:15pm and the second from 10:30pm. Source: Media release, May 10 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam

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

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A Night of Gripping Contemporary Dance The Dinner Party, Rick Price ‘Rarities’ Tour, SUNDAY, MAY 26 FRIDAY, JUN 7 Bobby Fox - The Irish Laycock Street Community The Art House Wyong, Boy, Theatre, Ticketed, Advanced Family History Lakes Singer’s Concert Ticketed, 8pm The Art House Wyong, 8pm Course, Sailing on The High Seas, 4335 1485 Ticketed, 8pm The Cottage Wyong Family Toukley Presbyterian www.thearthousewyong. 4335 1485 Celebrating John Farnham, Inagural Charity Golf Day, History Group, Ticketed, com.au Church, Donation entry, Mercure Kooindah Waters Resort Golf Course, Ticketed, 7:30am

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The Road to Cooranbean Cancer Council’s Biggest Central Coast Doll Bear History Walk, Morning Tea, Collectables Show Henry Kendall Coattge and Toukley Presbyterian Author Event: Candice Fox Raising money for Cancer Historical Museum, Church, 11:30am - 1:30pm Gone by Midnight, on the coast, Ticketed, 10am - 12pm Erina Library, Wyong Race Club FRIDAY, MAY 17 Free - Booking’s required, SUNDAY, MAY 19 1pm - 3pm Avoca Beachside Markets, Heazlett Park Foreshore, Author Talk: Amanda 9am - 2pm Hampson - Sixty Summers, Umina Beach Library, JazzLeague: Zackerbilks Free - Booking’s required, 8 piece from Canberra, 10:30am - 12pm Three Ways of Seeing Central Coast Leagues Phoenix Collective Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm Exhibition, The Baroque Bizarre,

The Art House Wyong, 15/04 - 17/05 26/04 Opening Reception - 6 - 8pm 4335 1485

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SATURDAY, MAY 25

Have Your Say on Reimagining Old Sydney Town Precinct, Wyoming Community Centre, 9am - 12pm

TUESDAY, MAY 28 Learn how to teach a Learner Driver, Wadalba Community School, Free, 6:30pm - 8:30pm 4350 5387

Olivia Newton-John & 7/06 - 5/07 Anthony Warlow, FRIDAY, JUN 14 Laycock Street Community Tuggerah Lakes U3A Theatre, Ticketed, presents a Talk on 8pm ‘Our Local Coastline Part 1’ The Entrance/Long Jetty 2019 Central Coast RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm

Volunteer Expo, The Art House Wyong, SATURDAY, JUN 8 10am - 2pm 4329 7122 Adssi In-home Support Free Tea & Technology for Seniors’ Workshop, Wyoming Community Centre, Registrations Required, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Beatles Magic, Club Umina, Ticketed, 8pm 4343 9999

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COSS Connections Felicity Urquhart and Brad Field Day - Manage and Sydney Comedy Festival Monitor Your Bushland, Butcher Showcase, New Harmony Tour 2019, Narara EcoVillage, Hardy’s Bay Community Laycock Street Community Ticketed, 9am - 2pm Theatre, Ticketed, Club, Ticketed 4349 4756 5pm & 8pm

Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm

SATURDAY, MAY 18

70’s Unplugged, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8:30pm 4343 0111 Solar Plate & Viscosity Printing,

Free Aboriginal Art Class, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, Bookings required, 6:30pm Youth In Performing Arts 2019, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 22 - 25/05, 7pm

Scholarship Concert 4344 2319 www.pearlbeachprogress. org.au

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

FRIDAY, MAY 24

Le Freak: Forbidden

Mimosa Duo Gypsy Jazz and Folk, St. Luke’s Hall, Ticketed, 7pm

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

The CEN Environment Forum 2019, Central Coast Campus Ourimbah, Ticketed, 10am - 3pm 4349 4756 www.cen.org.au/events

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Handmade on the Coast, Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm Day on the Farm, 993 George Downes Dr, Free event, 10am - 4pm

The Sapphires, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 22/06 - 7:30pm, 23/06 - 2pm

Made to Measure - By THURSDAY, JUN 27 Alana Valentine, The Art House Wyong, Council Pop Up, Ticketed, 11am & Erina Fair, 7:30pm, 4335 1485 5pm - 7pm

Halekulani View Club Free presentation by supports the Smith Family JazzLeague www.wctv.com.au Meeting & Guest Speaker, John Mackie/Yuki Kumagai Tuggerah Lakes U3A Halekulani Bowling Club, Jazz Band entertainment Waterwatch Training, roadsafety@centralcoast.nsw. Coasties in Colour - An presents a Talk on 11am and fun, gov.au CEN Office - The Manor Annual Tea Cosy Expo, Exhibition by well known ‘Healthy Brain Aging’ Central Coast Leagues Umina Beach Surf Club, Central Coast Campus, Dinner Event - Working with Central Coast Artist’s, A talk on The Entrance/Long Jetty Club, 2pm - 5pm Donation Entry, 08/06 Booking’s essential, #Millennials, The Entrance Art Gallery, ‘Broken Hill - The History RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm 10/06, 9:30am - 4pm 10am - 1pm Pullman Magenta Shores 15/06 - 7/08, Tues - Sat of its Legendary Pubs & MONDAY, MAY 20 4349 4757 Resort, Ticketed, 9:30am - 2:30pm Breweries’ SATURDAY, JUN 1 Church on the Hill Markets, 6:30pm The Entrance/Long Jetty All Saints Anglican Church Charcoal & Ink Workshop Rain or Shine: The Judy RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm The Entrance, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 how to ‘see’ eyes & then Garland Story, 8am - 1pm apply the skill, Voluntary Assisted Dying Laycock Street Community Post-Election Business Yarramalong Store & Cafe, is legal in VIC Let’s Make Theatre, Ticketed, and Superannuation Free SUNDAY, JUN 9 David Walliams Ticketed, 9:30am NSW Next, 7:30pm Workshop, Billionaire Boy live, Pearl Beach Showcase Room 3, Gosford Library, Robson Partners SUNDAY, JUN 16 The Hive, Erina Fair, The Art House Wyong, Concert & Irvine Family Boardroom, Level 1, 207, Local Author Book Signing: Elizabeth Geyson Good 10am Piano Scholarship, Ticketed, 20 - 21/05, 5:30pm - 7pm Lions Club of Wyoming Mourning, Pearl Beach Memorial 10am, 1pm & 6pm -East Gosford Centennial Book face erina fair J.B. Priestley - An Inspector THURSDAY, MAY 30 Hall, Ticketed, 2pm 4335 1485 Getting Hitched Twilight 11am - 12pm Calls, Expo, Ladies Night, 25/05 Junior thearthousewyong.com.au Council Pop Up, Woy Woy Little Theatre, Mingara Recreation Club Ettalong Diggers, Showcase Concert, Deepwater Plaza Woy SUNDAY, JUN 2 Ticketed, 17/05 - 2/06, 10am 3pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Ticketed, 8pm 26/05 - Senior Woy, 10am - 12pm Multiple Screening’s yourvoiceourcoast.com

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SATURDAY, JUN 29 Black, White & You - Full Day Charcoal & Ink Workshop, Hardys Bay Community Church Hall, Ticketed, 10am

SUNDAY, JUN 30 Symphony Central CoastConcert 2 From Russia with Love, Performing Arts Centre CCGS, 2:30pm

SATURDAY, JUL 20 The Bays Art Show, The Bays Community Hall Woy Woy, 20 & 21/07, 10am - 4pm

SUNDAY, JUL 14 Handmade on the Coast, Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm

WEDNESDAY, JUN 19 Adssi In-home Support Free Tea & Technology for Seniors’ Workshop, Erina Centre Erina Fair, Registrations Required, 10am - 1pm

FRIDAY, JUN 21 THURSDAY, JUL 25 Annual Meeting of the roadsafety@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Tuggerah Lakes U3A Community JazzLeague : Lawrie Council Pop Up, presents a Talk on The Fagan’s Run Exhibition, Environment Network, Bennett All Stars with ‘Our Local Coastline Part 2’ Wyong Village Central, Henry Kendall Coattge and Lecture Theatre 1, vocalist Anne Doyle, Central 10am - 12pm The Entrance/Long Jetty Historical Museum, Coast Leagues Club, Central Coast Campus, yourvoiceourcoast.com RSL Hall, 10am 12pm Ticketed, 01/03 - 30/05 Free, 2pm - 5pm 8:30am - 9:30am FRIDAY, JUL 26 SATURDAY, JUN 22 FRIDAY, MAY 31 WEDNESDAY, JUN 12 JazzLeague - Geoff Power’s Hoodlums, Central Coast Leagues Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Inc - Trivia Night, Wyong Rugby Leagues

Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed,

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Surprise presentation for Local Achievement Award recipient

t was all hush hush around Davistown’s Alloura Waters Retirement Village Community Centre on the morning of April 30, while residents tried to set up a surprise afternoon tea for, Mary Leet, in honour of her many years of charity work.

Mary has been a long-time supporter of many charities through craftworks and other projects facilitated through

the village, and her fellow residents were quietly thrilled to learn that she would be receiving a Local Achievement Award from the NSW Government as part of its 2019 Seniors’ Festival. Joan Reber, a friend of Mary’s, said villagers went above and beyond to ensure the surprise went off without a hitch. “The dining room looked a treat with a huge cake taking centre stage and many other cakes and goodies surrounding it.

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“At the appointed time, Mary arrived to be greeted by 20 or so of her craft group and other friends in the village. “It was only then that she realised that she was the guest of honour,” Joan said. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, presented Mary with her award. “Congratulations Mary and keep up the good work,” Joan said. Source: Media release, May 2 Kevern Rowe, Alloura Waters Retirement Village

Bouddi Foundation of the Arts Grants close soon Stars of the Central Coast 2019 performances

spiring young artists, performers and creatives have until the end of May to apply for a 2019 Bouddi Foundation for the Arts grant. “May 31 is the last day to submit a proposal for this year’s grants up to $5000,” said Foundation member, Joy Park. Park said the Foundation was eager to hear from Central Coast based artists aged 15-25 and urged anyone interested in a career in the arts to send in a proposal. “Proposals should outline how a grant would help the artist further their career in their chosen field and covers the spectrum of visual arts, photography, sculpture, painting, ceramics, performing

arts, classical or contemporary instrumental or vocal music, including song writing, acting, or musical theatre and dance; aboriginal arts, electronic arts, literature, and more,” Park said. “The Foundation has awarded over $150,000 over the last seven years. “The grants have profoundly shaped the careers of many young artists of which celebrated painter, Jordan Richardson and international flautist, Alyse Faith, are but two examples,” Park said. Richardson’s recent portrait of political journalist, commentator and television host Annabel Crabb, earned him selection as a finalist in the 2019 Archibald Prize, marking his third time as a finalist. “The support from the

Foundation has been a tremendous asset. “From the initial grants to mentorship and exhibition opportunities, my relationship with the Foundation is something I cherish,” Richardson said. Faith is currently studying towards a Master’s Degree at the Royal College of Music in London. “Her studies are interwoven with opportunities to play significant musical roles with British orchestras and ensembles, gaining world-class exposure and experiences,” Park said. More details about how to apply are available on the Foundation’s website. Source: Media release, May 6 Joy Park, Bouddi Foundation for the Arts

Have Your Say on Reimagining Old Sydney Town Precinct You’re invited to our Community Information and Feedback Session for Reimagining Old Sydney Town Precinct.

he 2019 Cancer Council NSW’s Stars of the Central Coast fundraising campaign wrapped up on May 3 with over $120,000 raised to support local cancer patients and their families. Stars of the Central Coast is an initiative of the Central Coast Branch of Cancer Council NSW that sees locals paired with a professional dancer to raise money to support various programs and organisations that assist the Central Coast Branch in supporting the region’s cancer affected community. Stars of the Central Coast has been running for the past five years with the 2019 event marking the sixth installment

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.

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and it has seen more than 50 local stars take to the stage and raised over $614,000 prior to 2019. For the first time, this year’s campaign was opened to teams of two, with nine pairs of Coasties taking up the challenge and breaking out their best dance moves in a mega concert five months in the making at Gosford’s Laycock St Theatre. This year’s stars were: Blake Zibara and Jake Abboud; Cameron Grentell and Brock Molan; Cassie Grentell and Karen Ferreira; Dr Aspara Windsor and Kathy Flecther; Kane and Eve Hennessy; Melinda McCrone and Tamma Dune; Ryan Hudson and Eva Hartzell; Tara Chui and Kelly McCabe; and, Tuggerah Lake’s Police District’s Senior Constable, Kurt Webber, and

Senior Constable, Racquel Hassett. Cancer Council NSW Central Coast Branch Community Relations Coordinator, Jaynie Moloney, said Stars of the Central Coast 2019 had it all. “What a night, laughter, tears and amazing routines. “Thank you to our stars, dance instructors, sponsors, event supporters and volunteers, to the theatre staff, our hosts, the judges, our amazing band and everybody who supported this event. “We raised $123,350 to support local cancer patients and their families. “What an incredible community,” Moloney said. Source: Website, May 4 Jaynie Moloney, Cancer Council NSW, Central Coast Branch

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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ONeill and Millar big winners at Mariners’ Medal night

iden O’Neill has claimed top honours at the 2019 Mariners’ Medal night, being named as the best Central Coast Mariners’ player during the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season. The Burnley Football Club loanee notched 23 appearances, scoring four goals as either a defensive midfielder or member of the backline this season. A dual winner on the night, O’Neill also claimed the Club’s Players’ Player Award, that is decided on a 3-2-1 basis, voted by the players across the Hyundai A-League season. Matt Millar was the other big winner of the night, picking up all three supporter awards, voted as the McDonalds’ Fans’ Player of the Year, Central Coast Mariners’ Official Supporters’ Club Player of the Year and Men of Football Damien Brown Medal winner. For the first time ever, voting for the 2019 awards was

decided upon by a combination of fan, player and coaching staff votes. The above fan awards all contributed to the Mariners’ Medal result, where O’Neill slightly edged Millar and Kye Rowles. Those in attendance on the black tie night held at Crowne Plaza Terrigal, had the chance to vote for the club’s Noel Spencer Goal of the Year Award, with attendees voting Jack Clisby’s goal against Wellington Phoenix in Round 21 as the best strike of the season. The club’s Golden Boot Award was taken out by Club Captain, Matt Simon, who scored seven goals in 20 appearances this season. A new award was also introduced on the night, in collaboration with the Yellow and Navy Foundation, The Yellow and Navy Newcomer of the Year Award, which went to Jordan Murray. Murray hung up his tools as an electrician to chase a lifelong dream of becoming a professional footballer.

The award recognises a young athlete who has persevered in their journey both on and off the football pitch. Josh Nisbet was rewarded for his outstanding season by winning the Foxtel Y-League Player of the Year Award for the second year running. Several awards were also issued to club and community members who ensure the longevity of the Mariners through their ongoing support. The Chairman’s Award is presented annually to an exceptional individual within the Mariners who is deemed to have gone above and beyond for the benefit of the club. Central Coast Mariners Academy Director, Ken Schembri, took home the award for his outstanding work with the Club’s Academy. Algis Sutas rounded out the 2019 awards when he was named Volunteer of the Year. Source: Media release, May 3 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Media

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Under 19’s win Northern NSW Regional Girls’ Futsal Tournament

enry Kendall High School had three teams contest the 2019 Northern NSW Regional Girls’ Futsal Tournament, which was held at Niagara Park Stadium on May 6.

The school competed in three age groups, Under 14’s, 16’s and 19’s. “The Under 14’s team has unfortunately lost all of their three games, however it was a great learning experience for the girls as it was their first event as a team, with some outstanding performances by, Ashlan Hyland and Ebony Moran,” said Principal, Andrew Backhouse.

“The Under 16’s came up against some tough opposition and just missed out on a semifinal place, with, Annabelle Worrad and Megan Blair, leading the charge. “The Under 19’s team had a very successful day going through to the final undefeated, playing some outstanding futsal. “In the final, the girls were up 3 to 1 at halftime and managed to finish 5 to 1 winners. “The team will now go on to the NSW Champions of Champions tournament in Maitland later in the term,” Backhouse said. Source: Newsletter, May 10 Andrew Backhouse, Henry Kendall High School

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Matt Graham received a national Outstanding Achievement Award

arara Moguls Skier, Matt Graham, received an Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2019 Australian Ski and Snowboard Awards evening, held in Melbourne, on April 30. The annual awards are held to celebrate the achievements of Australia’s winter athletes throughout the previous year’s snow season. Graham shared his Achievement Award with, Jakara Anthony, with both athletes having won silver medals in the Men’s and Women’s Moguls World Championships. On the one-year anniversary of the PyeongChang 2018 Opening Ceremony, it marked the first World Championships podiums for both athletes, after the pair were the top placed Australians at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Graham was also up for the coveted Athlete of the Year Award, an honour he took out at the 2018 Awards along with, Jarryd Hughes, but lost out on the major award to, Scotty James, who had an unprecedented season, winning every event he entered. Ski and Snowboard Australia

CEO, Michael Kennedy, said that across the season, Australia’s elite ski and snowboard athletes showed outstanding skills on the world stage. “It is never easy backing up from an Olympic season, but to our athletes’ credit, they not only maintained their performances but, in many cases, took their sport to the next level. “Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners, as well as their family and friends who helped them on their journey,” he said. Source: Website, May 1 Ski and Snowboard Australia

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Kirra-Belle Olsson wins Gold Coast Open

Tyler Gunn has qualified for the World Athletics Championships

Kirra-Belle Olsson Photo: Ben Stagg Surfing QLD

Tyler Gunn with his Relay teammates

osford Senior Athletics Club member, Tyler Gunn, has qualified for the World Championships after a strong performance in the 2019 IAAF World Relay Championships.

The result saw the team qualifying for the IAAF World Athletics Championships, to be held in Doha, Qatar, in September and October. The Championships where held in Yokohama, Japan, from May 11-12, with Gunn competing in the Australian Men’s 4x400m Relay team

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alongside, Alex Beck, Murray Goodwin and Steven Solomon. After placing fourth in their qualifying heat, with a time of 3.03.53, the fastest time recorded by an Australian Men’s team since 2013, the Australian team found themselves fast tracked to the final up against the teams from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Belgium, Japan, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States. Team Australia ended their IAAF campaign with a seventh place finish with a time of 3:05.59. It was a phenomenal result for Australia, which was slightly overshadowed by the disqualification of team United States, the competition favourites. Despite the clamour around team United States, Gunn and his teammates were thrilled with their result having only qualified for the Championships off a last ditch effort during the Queensland Athletic Track Championships held in March. For Gunn, who is the team’s most junior athlete, the result was made all the more sweet as he recorded the fastest time for his team in the final, clocking in at 45.5 seconds for his leg of the relay.

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voca surfer, KirraBelle Olsson, has taken out the 2019 Gold Coast Open. Crowds swarmed to the Gold Coast’s Burleigh Point in the thousands on May 12 to witness Olsson defeat Maroochydore’s, Dimity Stoyle, in the final of the Women’s Division, to take out the title. In a quick paced and thrilling

final heat, Olsson scored a 6.65, combined with an 8.25 for a total heat score of 14.90. Stoyle’s heat total of 11.00 was no match for Olsson’s backhand attack, riding eight waves for her heat in a day of big lulls with not many waves on offer. “It feels amazing to win today,” said Olsson. “I had a pretty slow start to the year, so I’ve been working

hard the last few months just to get back into the winning formula. “I definitely think I’ve found it at this event. “Now that I’ve won this, I can go to America, so I’ll probably head over there for a month, then maybe Mexico after that,” she said. Source: Media release, May 12 Surfing QLD Media

Bates and Dignam selected for Female Country Under 18’s Representative Squad

wo Central Coast cricketers have been selected for the Female ACT/NSW Country Under 18’s Representative Squad. Lisarow Ourimbah Cricket Club’s, Alisha Bates, and Terrigal Matcham’s, Grace Dignam, were both announced as squad members by Cricket NSW on May 10. Their selection sees Bates and Dignam in with a chance for further selection for the Under 18’s squad that will contest the National Championships next season. Cricket NSW Female Talent

Manager, Steve Jenkin, said he was happy with the quality of the squad, with many new cricketers proceeding through the system. “We saw some talented players at the State Challenge, so we’re pretty happy with what they’re going to produce. “A few of the regional coaches have also identified some exciting players that are new to their region,” Jenkin said. Both girls go into the squad as recognised talent with Bates’ performance in the ACT/NSW Country squad that made the T20 and LimitedOvers Final of the Under 18 National Championships in the

2018/19 season still fresh in selectors’ minds. Dignam’s title as leading run scorer in the 2018/19 Women’s Premier Cricket Second Grade Competition for the Northern District and her role in the Under 18 squad that represented Cricket Australia XI in the National Championships last season also impressed. The pair join a stable of talented players from across NSW’s cricketing divisions preparing to take the 2019/2020 season by storm. Source: Media release, May 10 Cricket NSW Media

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Gosford City welcomed winless Kincumber to Gavenlock Oval as they looked to build on their back to back victories and secure first place on the Women’s Premier League ladder. Gosford City are the equal highest scorers so far this campaign, with 14, whilst Kincumber have only managed 4 goals. However, form seemed to go out the window in this encounter, as Kincumber managed to break through for their first victory of the campaign, courtesy of a, Sophie Piltz, free kick from the edge of the penalty area, her second goal of the season. Gosford City pushed hard for an equaliser throughout the second half, but were unable to breach the Kincumber defensive line. Toukley and East Gosford squared off at a wet Harry Moore Oval to no avail, walking away with a nil all draw. In what was a tough match, both sides enjoyed dominant periods throughout, but struggled to find the quality required in front of goal to secure the breakthrough. The game was played at a physical and frantic pace, with both sides enjoying plenty of opportunities to find the back of the net. However, the match was to end goalless, as both sides were left to rue a plethora of missed chances. It was the status quo for Toukley, extending their unbeaten run to four matches, however also extending their winless run to four matches, after four draws to start the new campaign, whilst East Gosford’s point sees them rise into third place on the WPL ladder. Terrigal United headed to Kariong Oval to face a Kariong United side rooted to the bottom of the WPL table and in desperate need of a win to get their season up and running. The Terrigal side were also coming off the back of a big defeat at the hands of Gosford

City in their Round 3 clash and were looking for a positive result in this fixture. It was Kariong who started the brighter of the two sides in the opening exchanges, getting the ball forward well and looking threatening on the counterattack. However, they could not convert this early dominance into goals as Terrigal found a reprieve in the 32nd minute through, Kayla Vanderfield, who finished smartly after finding herself one-on one with Kariong Keeper, AnneMarie Horne. In an incredible shift in momentum, Terrigal wrestled the ascendancy from Kariong and began firing in the goals, with, Indiana Moyes, doubling the lead before Vanderfield netted another three goals to take her tally to four for the match. Kate Cheyne and Tiegan Kavanagh, added goals before Captain, Karen Doutty, finished off the scoring with her first for the season to see the score balloon out to 8-0. To Kariong’s credit, they continued to push hard throughout the final minutes of the second half. With Round 4 done and dusted, Southern and Ettalong have emerged as the WPL ladder leaders with Kanwal, East Gosford and Terrigal making up the remainder of the top four. Source: Media release, May 13 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

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Will Clark wins silver at Asian Zone Tenpin Bowling Championships

East Gosford and Terrigal hold on to top four positions on WPL ladder

ound 4 of Central Coast Football’s W o m e n ’ s Premier League (WPL) Competition saw a lull in the season’s fast paced action with low scoring games throughout.

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pringfield’s, Will Clark, has returned from the Asian Zone Tenpin Bowling Championships with a silver medal. The Championships were held in Kuching, Malaysia, with 19-year-old Clark up against some of the best players in Asia. On completing day one of intense competition, and six games in the final, Clark faced the Korean champion, Sanghyeok Park, in the final game on a lane change. Clark was three pins arrears after five games and the show down was on. Park was brilliant and bowled a 269 game with nine strikes on the challenging World WTBA lane pattern. Clark fired 11 strikes at the Korean to finish with a 280 game to capture the Asian Youth Championships Silver Medal.

Springfield’s, Will Clark, with his silver medal

Clark was just 18 pins from gold medal winner, Merwin Tan, of the Philippines. His 222 average for the event will be long remembered. Clark moved through the doubles and teams’ combinations with Australian team members, Kyle Arnetts, Trent Webber, and Callum Bork. Day four progressed in The Masters, with two days of 8

games on two different oil patterns on the lanes. Clark was chasing down a finals’ medal birth, when Korean, Hayeong Moon, slipped past him in the final game of 16. Clark would finish fourth in the Masters with a 208 average. Clark’s lone silver medal strategically placed Australia sixth overall in the

Championships and is a preevent to the World Youth Championships in USA in 2020. Clark’s next event is the Sydney Youth Cup at Lidcombe’s Tenpin City from May 25-26. Source: Media release, May 14 Geoff Bowness, Coach

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