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region-wide swing of more than 3% to the Liberal Party at the May 18 Federal Election has seen, Lucy Wicks, returned for a third term as Member for Robertson, and Labor’s, Emma McBride, holding onto her seat of Dobell by the slimmest of margins. Wicks said it was a “tremendous honour” to be returned, and an endorsement of the Federal Government’s plan for the Central Coast and what it has delivered over the past six years. Wicks first took the seat in 2013, being re-elected in 2016 by a slim margin of 1.1 per cent. She increased that margin to more than 4 per cent at the 2019 election. “It did feel very positive over those three weeks on prepoll, and while the polls were pointing to a, Bill Shorten, and Labor win, that’s not what I was hearing at Woy Woy, Gosford or Kincumber,” she said. “The feedback I was getting was that there was real concern about what a, Bill Shorten, Labor-led government would look like. “It was a tough campaign, one of the hardest I have fought, with Labor and the unions throwing everything at us, but it really was a seat we had to win vote by vote, person by person. “Our focus remained strong. “People said they were pleased to see projects finally being delivered. “When we say we are going to do something we do it. “I always knew it was going to be a close race, but having known, Scott Morrison, for 20 years, I know his leadership capabilities, his determination

Emma McBride with Rachel Willis and Paul Lewis of Coast Shelter

and his incredible heart. “When he says people matter, he really means that.” Labor candidate, Anne Charlton, congratulated Wicks on retaining the seat and said she would continue to hold the Liberals to account for promises made during the election campaign. At the time of going to press, latest first preference figures for Robertson, with 89.11% of the vote counted, were: Lucy Wicks (Lib) 47.14% (43,355); Anne Charlton (Lab) 34.21% (31,461); Cath Connor (Greens) 7.68% (7,066); David Abrahams (Ind) 3.03% (2,785); Robert Marks (United Australia) 2.76% (2,539); Sean Bremner-Young (Animal Justice) 2.04% (1,872); Judy Singer (Sustainable Australia) 1.74% (1,601); and, Fiona Stucken (Christian Democrats ) 1.40% (1,284). In two party preferred: Lucy Wicks (Lib) 51.14% (50,130); Anne Charlton (Lab) 48.86% (41,833). Robertson remains a bellwether seat, having gone to the winning party at every

election since the early 1970s. At Dobell, Emma McBride, who took the seat in 2016 from Liberal, Karen McNamara, was re-elected despite a 3.17 per cent swing away from Labor, following a spirited campaign battle against Liberal candidate, Jilly Pilon. While she was “grateful to be re-elected”, McBride said there would be an analysis of what caused the swing against Labor, but in the meantime, it would be back to business. “I’m going out into the community to listen and hear, and work towards what matters most to them,” McBride said. “The two main issues people come to me for are aged care and the NIDIS, and I’ll be working to make sure that the people get what they need.” McBride said her next term would also have a strong focus on unemployment, education and schools. “Thank you to everyone who put their confidence in me to serve our community, and to all the volunteers and

Lucy Wicks on election night with daughter Mollie-Joy

supporters,” she said. At the time of going to press, latest first preference figures for Dobell, with 89.82% of the vote counted, were: Emma McBride (Lab) 41.60% (41,229); Jilly Pilon (Lib) 40.79% (40,419); Scott Rickard (Greens) 7.38% (7,317); Aaron Harpley-Carr (United Australia) 5.29% (5,241); Gregory Stephenson (Ind) 3.10% (3,070); and, Paula Grundy (Christian Democrats) 1.84% (1,825). In two party preferred: Emma McBride (Lab) 51.54% (51,076); Jilly Pilon (Lib) 48.46% (48,025). Meanwhile, NSW Business Chamber Central Coast believes the Coalition win will restore sagging business confidence, not only in our region, but across the nation. “There can be no higher accolade than the Prime Minister retaining Government,” Regional Director, Paula Martin, said. “It was a long and hard fought campaign, and one where the electorate has made their decision about the

policy direction they want the country to take over the next few years. “Business needs certainty, and particularly in NSW, where we have had two elections in the space of two months. “There is no doubt that important business decisions like expansion, taking on additional staff or bringing on extra product lines have been held off until these election results were known. “The return of the Coalition Government will be well received by the business community, and they will now move forward with investing in their business capabilities, without the added concerns about issues such as Workplace Relations.” Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, has called on all levels of government to work together to deliver the funding and infrastructure commitments promised in both the State and Federal elections. “Millions have been pledged to upgrade local roads, shared pathways and sporting facilities, and to improve water

quality in Tuggerah Lakes and Terrigal,” Smith said. “My congratulations to all the sitting members who were re-elected in both State and Federal elections and thanks to all those candidates who put up their hands to be considered for election. “We’ve heard significant funding promised to the Central Coast, now it’s time to buckle down and deliver for the community. “I look forward to bringing our State and Federal members together in June, in a leadership forum, to focus on key projects that we can work through collaboratively. “We will start with our roads; I know roads are always a high priority for our community. “Our community demand a high level of service and safety from their road network. “With thousands of kilometres of roads on the Coast there is a lot to be done.” The Coalition promised a $70m Central Coast roads and pathway package in the leadup to the Federal election, as well as almost $4.3m in pathways and road upgrades in North Avoca. At the State election, more than $400m was pledged for works on the Central Coast Hiwy and the Pacific Hwy through Wyong. Source: Media release, May 20 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks Media release, May 20 Paula Martin, Regional Director, Central Coast NSW Business Chamber Interview, May 21 Member for Dobell, Emma McBride Media release, May 22 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Media release, May 22 Labor Candidate for Robertson, Anne Charlton Australian Electoral Commission Tally Room, May 29 Reporters: Sue Murray and Terry Collins

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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.

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Federal election officially underway 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”.

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

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 clarification only at this stage and a review of the matter was ongoing. Susan said Transport NSW was also dodging the issue of installing a noise wall surrounding the site. “It was part of the original plan but they keep coming up with the same reason all the time that they haven’t completed the design, but I think it is because of the cost. “This is a heavy industry operating 24/7 we’re talking about, in a quiet rural area, and they haven’t solved the noise problem. “A lot of complaints have been because of the intrusion of noise, vibration, loss of privacy and the clearing of the land.

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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.

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

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

Conroy and McBride returned to Parliament but with a reduced margin

ts business as usual on the northern part of the Central Coast with both Labor MPs being returned after the Federal election on Saturday May 18, although both Shortland and Dobell showed sizeable swings away from the Australian Labor Party. Shortland has always been a Labor seat and the sitting MP, Pat Conroy, went into the election with a solid 9.9 percent margin, yet, counting so far is showing a huge 5.8 percent swing away from Labor and a downturn in almost every polling booth in the electorate. “It’s fair to say that the people of Shortland did not like the Labor policy agenda and sent a very strong message that this is not what they want”, Conroy said. “I am humbled and grateful for the trust to be re-elected but only a fool would ignore the message from the electorate. “I think they (voters) reacted to a dishonest scare campaign about the franking credits and the working middle class people felt that Labor had abandoned them.” Conroy said voting trends also showed that there was “enormous dissatisfaction of what was going on in Canberra” because of upward voting trends to minor parties and independents.

No stopping Emma McBride and Pat Conroy “I will be getting around to community groups and individuals to make it clear to people that Labor has heard and accepts that they didn’t like our policy agenda and I will be working hard to build their trust again,” he said. Conroy said he expected to emerge from final counting with a four percent margin. With 81 percent of the vote counted, and on a two party preferred basis, Conroy had 54 percent of the vote with 47,031 and

the Liberal candidate, Nell McGill, held 45 percent of the vote with 39,842. First preference counts at the time of publication were: Susan Newbury, Sustainable Australia, 3.02 percent of the vote on 2,628; Xing Yu, Christian Democatic Party (Fred Nile Group), 1.99 percent on 1,731; Pat Conroy, Australian Labor Party, 41.23 percent on 35,821; Dani Rifai, United Australia Party, 4.44 percent on 3,869; Wylie Campbell, The Greens, 7.92 percent

on 6,885; Bryan McGrath, Animal Justice Party, 3.52 percent on 3,056; and, Nell McGill, Liberal Party, 37.87 percent on 32,909. For the second time, Emma McBride has won the seat of Dobell but her margin has narrowed with a 3.17 percent swing away from Labor. McBride said she was “grateful” to be reelected and there would be a lot of analysis of what happened with the swing away from Labor. “As soon as I can,

I’m going out into the community to listen and hear, and work towards what matters most to them,” she said. “The two main issues people come to me for is aged care and the NDIS, and I’ll be working to make sure that the people get what they need,” she said. McBride said her next three-year term will also have a strong focus on unemployment, education and schools. She congratulated

other re-elected Central Coast Federal MPs, Pat Conroy (Shortland) and Lucy Wicks (Robertson) and extended “best wishes to the Coalition on being returned to government”. “Thank you to everyone who put their confidence in me to serve our community and to all the volunteers and supporters who care about our community,” McBride said. With almost 82 percent of the vote counted and on a two-party preferred basis, McBride was leading with 51.64 percent of the vote on 46,682 and Liberal candidate, Jilly Pillon, had 48.36 percent of the vote with 43,719. Votes were still being counted as this newspaper went to publication and the latest first preference figures were: Aaron Harpley-Carr, United Australia Party, 5.20 percent of the vote on 4,700; Paula Grundy, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group), 1.78 percent on 1,611; Jilly Pilon, Liberal, 40.96 percent on 37,032; Scott Rickard, The Greens, 7.04 percent on 6,368; Emma McBride, Australian Labor Party, 41.96 percent on 37,926; and, Gregory Stephenson, Independent, 3.06 percent on 2,762.

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Source: Website, May 21 Tally Room Australian Electoral Commission Interview, May 20 Shortland MP, Pat Conroy Interview and Media statement, May 21 Dobell MP, Emma McBride

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Nursing home receives visit from alpaca A Woy Woy aged care provider has hosted a visit from an alpaca after the granddaughter of a resident asked to show her pet to her grandmother. Ms Shandelle Palmer said she decided to drop in to Blue Wave Living to visit her grandmother with her alpaca, Strudel, on April 29. “Nan has heard so much about Strudel but she’s never had the chance to meet him and I felt it was time to change that,” she said. Ms Palmer said, after some initial hesitation, staff allowed her to take Strudel into her grandmother’s room for their first meeting. “It was really touching. “Nan is a big knitter and she’s always talked about Strudel and his coat and how she’d like to meet him so I’m glad we were allowed in,” Ms Palmer said. According to Ms Palmer, after witnessing her grandmother’s response to Strudel and the alpaca’s excellent behavior, staff asked Ms Palmer if she’d be comfortable taking Strudel to visit other residents’ rooms. Ms Palmer said their room visit quickly turned into a tour of the facility including BlueWave’s dementia ward. “They say music and animals always have a profound effect on people living with dementia and I

got to see that firsthand,” Ms Palmer said. After the successful visit, Ms Palmer said she was now considering whether Strudel had a future as a therapy animal. “It’s definitely something I’m interested in pursuing. “I’d taken Strudel to a local playgroup back in Cessnock prior to the visit but this was the first time we’ve ever gone to an aged care facility but the impact was huge. “The residents just lit up. “It was great to see,” she said. During her visit to the Peninsula, Ms Palmer also took Strudel on a trip to Ettalong Beach. “It was a weekend of firsts for Strudel: his first visit to an aged care facility and his first ever trip to the beach. “He absolutely loved it and so many residents stopped us to say hello and to take a photo,” Ms Palmer said. Ms Palmer said Strudel could be returning to the Peninsula. “My mum lives in the area and nan’s at BlueWave so it’s definitely possible, but my first consideration has to be Strudel’s wellbeing,” she said. SOURCE: Interview (Dilon Luke), 17 May 2019 Shandelle Palmer, Cessnock

Shandelle Palmer with alpaca Strudel at Blue Wave Living

Ward councillors vote for Farnell Rd approval All three Peninsula ward councillors have voted to approve the Farnell Rd development, disappointing nearby residents and members of the community group Save Our Woy Woy which had been fighting the proposal. Crs Chris Holstein, Richard Mehrtens and Troy Marquart voted for the development along with seven other councillors and mayor Cr Jane Smith. Crs Kyle MacGregor and Jillian

Hogan abstained from voting and Cr Louise Greenaway was the sole councillor to vote against it. Cr Rebecca Gale Collins declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in the matter saying she was in contact with the Peninsula Chambers of Commerce. She chose to remain in the chamber and to participate in discussion and voting. However, she said nothing when the matter came up for debate. Residents had hoped for a different outcome after airing their

grievances with three councillors and the mayor at an-site visit in the days before the council meeting. Cr Holstein said the issues had been addressed in the conditions of consent and that consolidated development had a lot of potential. He thanked Mr Harvey McDougall of Save Our Woy Woy, saying the development was better for the input from the residents and that their comments at the meeting on site had been sensible and rational. Cr Mehrtens said it was the third iteration of the proposal.

He said he knew there were variations to council guidelines but they had been minimised. The residents complained about overshadowing from the three-storey development that included 27 units and seven townhouses to be built over five blocks consolidated along Blackwall Rd and Farnell Rd. The development exceeds guidelines for height, floor space ratio and setbacks. Some units and one communal area fail to get the minimum required solar access.

Residents complained about garbage, parking, light pollution, loss of privacy and infrastructure issues such as stormwater and drainage. Another development, this time a new house at 64 Fishermans Parade, Daleys Point, also received council approval at the same meeting. It too had been deferred for a site inspection. It went through with a unanimous vote. SOURCE Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 13 May 2019

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$4.6m funding promised for Winney Bay likely to be forfeited

entral Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, says it is time to “move forward” on a new design for the Winney Bay clifftop walkway, with $4.6m in State government funding promised for the former design almost certain to be forfeited.

Councillors voted at the ordinary meeting on May 27 for staff to work on a revised project with the new path deviating from the existing informal track because of geotechnical issues, but not before the matter had been debated again at length. Suggestions came thick and fast from councillors on how the government funding might be retained, despite Council’s decision not to proceed with the original plan which secured the pledge in the first place. They included a suggestion from Cr, Greg Best, that Council ask the government if the $4.6m could be used instead to improve the Norah

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Head Light House Walk and the extension of the Shelly Beach/ Toowoon Bay Walkway, a suggestion which was rejected by other councillors. Cr, Jeff Sundstrom, favoured waiting for the redesign from staff and putting that forward for funding consideration. Cr, Louise Greenaway, said no one wanted to lose the funding, but what was needed

was access through Winney Bay in a style that “wasn’t overkill”. After the matter was deferred and reintroduced later in the meeting, Sundstrom, proposed moving on and giving the staff the all clear to proceed with a new design, with Cr, Bruce McLachlan, suggesting the key design elements of the original proposal be included so the

new design still complies with the funding conditions. But, Cr Jilly Pilon, said it was clear the bridge and the lookout could not be removed if Council wanted to retain the funding, and the key infrastructure of the original design should be retained. Cr, Chris Holstein, said councillors had handled the matter “shockingly”.

“The project was originally to improve the pathway. “Council went overboard and the community didn’t want it,” he said. “We should have taken the money and then gone back to the State Department for Infrastructure NSW with amendments.” Greenaway said such a move

would have left councillors “over the barrel with no negotiating”. At the end of the day, Mayor, Jane Smith, had to use her casting vote to force through Sundstrom’s motion to give the staff a mandate to get on with a new design. “The fact is the community didn’t like the scale and scope of the original design,” Smith said. “We will continue to investigate funding opportunities for the project.” Materials used in the design may include limited use of concrete, and materials such as fibreglass and composites as utilised in the Chertsey Boardwalk project. A concept plan will be submitted to councillors before detailed design work begins. Source: Agenda item 4.5 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, May 27 Interview, May 28 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

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Council rates to rise while water rates drop

entral Coast homeowners will see their water rates drop from July 1, but their Council rates will rise by 2.7%, with full rates parity in the former Gosford and Wyong council areas at least 12 months away.

Councillors voted on May 27 to approve a reduction in average residential water bills across the region of 14-33%, as determined by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) on May 24. Typical household bills will fall by around $355 in the former Gosford LGA and $169 in the former Wyong Council area, depending on water usage levels, creating parity in water rates across the region.

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The move will see a 10% cut in Council’s proposed revenue to be collected through water, sewerage and stormwater prices over the next three years. IPART Chair, Dr Paul Paterson, said there would be a $103 per year cap, in real terms, for residential and farmland stormwater prices and most non-residential customers would also see a bill reduction. “Most prices will then increase with inflation over the following two years, until we review them again in 2022,” Paterson said. He said prices for a small number of non-residential customers would increase to better reflect the costs of providing services. “Where this is the case, IPART has implemented a gradual transition to avoid bill shock.”

IPART has maintained its decision to align water and stormwater prices for the former Gosford and Wyong areas, but maintain separate sewerage prices to reflect different sewerage catchments and costs. But harmonising general rates is still some way off, with councillors accepting the 2.7% rates peg determined by IPART for the entire region from July 1. Although Cr, Greg Best, pushed for “expediting” the harmonisation process, with Wyong households being charged more than those in Gosford, CEO, Gary Murphy, informed councillors that councils are prohibited by legislation from harmonising rates from former council areas before July, 2020. Staff have recommended applying to the State

Government, along with several other amalgamated councils, to defer the path to rates harmonisation another 12 months until 2021. A report to Council said modelling on the ratepayer impact that a harmonised rates structure would generate in 2020/2021 could not be conducted until new land valuations were delivered in November. Mayor, Jane Smith, successfully moved an amendment that the matter be deferred until June 11, for further discussion. “There is a lot of work involved in harmonising rates throughout the region and many councils are asking for the time frame to be extended,” she said. “There are a lot of interpretations, with the former Wyong and Gosford councils

having gone down different rates paths in the past and that is one of the challenges faced by staff. “It is a massive job when the staff already have a significant workload dealing with other aspects of the amalgamation.” Meanwhile, the 2.7% rate rise from July 1will see the Council garner $230.6m from its rates and annual charges, excluding water, sewer and drainage charges, which will provide around 41.4% of its total operating revenue for 2019-20 of $560m. Smith said Council remained committed to moving forward as “One Central Coast” and urged ongoing vigilance with regard to water usage. “While we are all excited by lower water bills, we must remember that like most of NSW, the Central Coast is affected by drought, and

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Friends of Gosford propose an east-west bypass of the Gosford waterfront

he Friends of Gosford group has come up with a bold plan to divert traffic away from the Gosford City Centre by creating a major bypass designed to free up the Central Coast Hwy through Dane Dr and East Gosford. In a submission on Central Coast Council’s Draft Somersby to Erina Corridor Strategy, the group outlined its vision for the bypass. It would run from Manns Rd at West Gosford to Wells St at Springfield, travelling via Bradys Gully Rd, and involve construction of a tunnel under Rumbalara Reserve and new bridges over the railway line at Glennie St and over Narara Creek. Friends of Gosford Chairman and former Mayor, Malcolm Brooks, said the group supported Council’s vision for a thriving Gosford City Centre with employment opportunities, housing choice, restaurants and waterfront activities.

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”We fully endorse that the waterfront is one of the city’s most attractive natural features, but we don’t agree that it can achieve its full potential just by improving access across Central Coast Hwy,” Brooks said. “We believe the current approach of focusing all east-west traffic along Dane Dr creates a physical and emotional barrier. “The flow of traffic along Henry Parry Dr to Gosford station is problematic,

and traffic flow within the City Centre is chaotic with congestion at multiple times throughout the day. “In addition, the congestion at East Gosford shopping centre during peak times is unsustainable. “We believe that unless Council and the State Government come up with a long-term solution, the city centre and East Gosford shopping centre will never achieve their full potential.” The plan would provide:

an east-west bypass of the Gosford waterfront, mooted as long ago as the 1970s by the State Government; a northsouth bypass of Henry Parry Dr, providing an alternate route to Gosford Hospital and the railway station; and, alternative access across the city when Dane Dr is unavailable due to incidents such as flooding. Brooks said the idea of an east-west bypass was not new, having been mooted 35 years ago by the former Gosford Council, which proposed the extension of Bradys gully Rd to

Barralong Rd via a road tunnel under Rumbalara Reserve. “It is understood that the council of the time engaged various consultants to identify a preferred route,” he said. “The eastern end of Glennie St is connected to both Henry Parry Dr and Jarrett St. “Depending upon traffic volume, Glennie St east could be extended to provide a more direct link to Bradys Gully Rd.” Brooks said constructing a new railway bridge over the line at Glennie St would

provide an alternative to the Etna St railway bridge. A new bridge to be constructed over Narara Creek at the western end of Glennie St, above the 100 year flood level, would provide alternative access across the city when major events are being undertaken on Dane Dr, or it is subject to flooding. The submission says the suggested option of widening the existing transport corridor of the Central Coast Hwy would come at a huge cost and see the social dislocation of existing businesses. Submissions on the Council draft plan closed on April 14, with a review now being undertaken, and a full report and a recommendation based on feedback received during the exhibition period to go back to councillors in coming months. Feedback listed transport, environment and planning as the three key areas to be prioritised. Source: Submission to Central Coast Council, April 12 Friends of Gosford

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errigal Haven Supporters’ Group is calling on Central Coast Council to look at closing the southern end of Terrigal Beach to the public until ongoing concerns over possible sewage leaks are resolved. A staff report to Council on May 13 stated that no sewage entered the stormwater system at Terrigal Beach in April, despite claims from residents that the water had a strong smell of sewage over the Easter weekend and foul water being observed issuing from the Seven Drains outlet at the southern end of the beach. The report to Council confirmed that reports of unpleasant smelling and discoloured water being discharged had been received over the Easter long weekend. It said while an investigation confirmed that two separate sewer blockages and overflows were correctly reported that same weekend, a thorough inspection at the

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Supporters’ group calls for closing of southern end of Terrigal Beach

time showed no evidence of sewage having entered the stormwater system. “A non-toxic marine algal bloom, appearing as a brownish slick in the water, was confirmed to be present at the time Council received the reports of a change in water quality at Terrigal,” the report said. “Testing was conducted and samples sent to external laboratories for verification. “The algal bloom has since been identified as a naturally occurring, non-toxic, marine algal bloom. “Marine algal blooms are a natural occurrence and can appear from time to time in response to water and climatic conditions.” But Terrigal Haven Supporters’ Group members, Anthony and Petra Horwood, are calling for more transparency around exact dates and times of water testing and say the algal bloom was not noticeable until April 25, well after the reports of sewage leaks on April 19 and 20. Petra Horwood, who regularly

collects water quality data with the Central Coast Council and the Office of the Environment (OEH) pilot Terrigal Microbial Tracking Project, is convinced that sewage was coming out of the Seven Drains outlet on April 20. “The wording of the report was very general and some information was omitted,” Horwood said. “We felt it discredited what we were saying but data collected by Council is not yet available.” She is also concerned that the report states beach water samples collected before and after the long weekend were considered “good” under the guidelines for Managing Risks in Recreational Water and therefore no warning signs were required. “How long before and after the Easter weekend were these samples collected?” she said. “The term ‘good’ is used by Beachwatch and there is no Beachwatch testing site near the Seven Drains. “The water may have been ‘good’ north of there, but not

on the Saturday nor on the Sunday morning of the Easter weekend.” Anthony Horwood, who visits the beach most days, said there was no sign of an algal bloom over the Easter weekend. “I noticed it on April 25, well after Easter. “It wasn’t there prior, to the best of my knowledge,” Horwood said. “And on April 26, there was a big slick running the entire length of The Haven beach. “The devil’s in the detail and I fear the public is being misguided about what actually happened at Easter. “Did Council actually take samples of water coming out of the stormwater drains on April 17-21? “And if so, what were the results? “There is no transparency with results of council testing. “No two-way conversation with the directorate.” The Horwoods weren’t the only ones not satisfied with the report. Cr, Louise Greenaway,

said she was not convinced that the report addressed questions raised by her at the previous Council meeting and has called for clarification on some of the information in it, and presented to councillors at a briefing, including the phrase “not everything you smell is sewer”. “I felt the information provided was not specific enough to the Seven Drains,” Greenaway said. “I understand that there are other issues relating to poor water quality, but my focus is on the Seven Drains. “This has been an issue for a long time as far as residents are concerned.” Greenaway has asked for specific data on the water quality within the Seven Drains outlets and a new report including stormwater drainage maps and time frames for further investigation. Mayor, Jane Smith, said she was satisfied with the information in the report. “There are many things which can make the water smell, including rotting seaweed or algal bloom,” she

said. “Council staff have been working since December on a catchment audit across the beach, lagoon and Haven areas, which involves monitoring and identifying issues, following stormwater drains up the catchment and using various methods including smoke testing and DNA testing. “The quality of our water and beaches are very important to our community and I urge anyone who has concerns about water quality to contact Council quickly so that action can be taken.” Source: Interview, May 9 Anthony Horwood, Terrigal Haven Supporters Group Media release, May 9 Petra Horwood, Terrigal Haven Supporters Group Agenda item 3.7 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, May 13 Interview, May 14 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Interview, May 23 Petra Horwood, Terrigal Haven Supporters Group Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

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Amended pile burning policy adopted

entral Coast Council has adopted its amended Central Coast Open Pile Burning Policy, rejecting several further amendments proposed by Mayor, Jane Smith, at its May 27 meeting.

Developed following consultation with the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Fire Brigade and the Coast community, the policy will allow landowners of large properties generating large volumes of dead and dry vegetation material to conduct open pile burns. The burns can involve only vegetation generated on premises within prescribed zones, and must be done in accordance with the Protection of the Environment (Clean Air) Regulation 2010. Council had already made a number of amendments to the initial policy, including a community education program in collaboration with NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the inclusion of environmental

zones based upon land management needs. Smith said she was concerned that the burns would be done on a self assessment basis and wanted to remove E2 zoning from the policy, instigate a review within two years and request data from the RFS on six monthly basis. While several councillors had some sympathy for Smith’s concerns, concern over leaving too much land fuel on the ground won the day. Cr, Greg Best, said he had known the freeway to be closed for three days because of fire and Cr. Troy Marquart. said there was “nothing wrong” with responsible pile burning. Cr, Gale Collins, said there was a “need to prioritise the safety of residents” and the policy was passed. Smith said she was still concerned over a lack of checks and balances on environmental concerns. “This is an environmentally sensitive matter and we need to be mindful of biodiversity,” she said.

“We are dealing with many types of topography and smoke pollution is a real concern.” She urged landholders to take a careful look at the policy. “This is not a blanket approval for burns and there are penalties if the policy is not adhered to,” she said. “I am concerned that a policy previously in force with the former Wyong Council has simply been moved to (encompass) Gosford, where there has been no open pile burning policy and no problem.” Council will seek to replace former Gosford and Wyong Councils as the approval authority for the burning of dead and dry vegetation under the Clean Air Regulation (2010) before the policy is implemented. Source: Agenda item 4.4 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, May 27 Interview, May 28 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

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Major upgrade and expansion works across sewerage network underway

entral Coast council is set to roll out upgrade and expansion works across its sewerage network over the next four years, including an $11m project to renew targeted gravity sewer infrastructure.

Council Director, Water and Sewer, Bileen Nel, said tree roots and the flushing of inappropriate items were the big culprits in damaging the region’s 2,500km network of sewer pipelines. “Council is using an innovative technique to rehabilitate damaged sewer pipelines, but there is more we can do together as a community to save our sewers,” Nel said. “A lot of people don’t know that we have more than 320 sewerage pumping stations and eight sewage treatment plants which treat over 80 million litres of sewage on the Central Coast every day.

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“Like all infrastructure, sewer pipelines will intermittently require repair, and we are inserting liners into the existing pipe to reinforce it and seal any leaks,” she said. “This innovative technique significantly reduces the risk of future damage, reduces repair costs and in most cases eliminates the need to excavate, minimising disruption to the community.” Mayor, Jane Smith, said the Save Our Sewers campaign allowed Council and the community to work together to ensure the sustainability of the Coast’s essential assets and

natural environment as well as the health of the community. “We are one of the few councils who are a water supply authority and are also responsible for over 2,500 kilometres of sewer pipelines,” Smith said. “We take this responsibility seriously as proper management contributes to community health and wellbeing, as well as securing our environmental resources for future generations.” Source: Media release, May 24 Central Coast Council

Our Coast, Our Waste Central Coast Council is developing its first Waste Management Strategy to reassess current waste initiatives. The Strategy will seek to inspire change in order to help minimise the amount of waste diverted to landfill and its impact on the environment. This is your chance to help us shape the way waste and resource recovery is delivered and managed across the Central Coast region, so don’t trash your great ideas! For details on pop-up events, Waste Management Facility bus tours and to have your say visit yourvoiceourcoast.com/our-coast-our-waste The first round of consultation closes Wednesday 5 June, with further consultation opportunities to follow.

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Chamber call for growth strategies to move beyond planning to real action

Waste Management Strategy aims for a recycling rate of 74%

n the wake of the May 18 Federal election, NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast, is calling for details on how the Coalition Government will implement its plan for growth and jobs, citing infrastructure, strong regional planning and ongoing support for a Central Coast university as key areas.

“It’s critical that government outlines a long-term vision for Australia, its plan for growth and how it intends to ensure a diverse, competitive and balanced economy,” Regional Director, Paula Martin, said. “We hear some of the talk coming out of the large capital cities and it’s all about congestion, how unaffordable housing is, how hard it is to get kids into school or even find some greenspace to play in. “These are the reasons why some want to cut back immigration or put limits on housing investment. “If these are the policy calls now, what’s it going to be like in a few decades? “It doesn’t have to be this way. “Here on the Central Coast, we are primed for growth. “Our businesses are crying out for talent to fill gaps, they are desperate for transport infrastructure and greater connectivity, for digital infrastructure that is world

oast residents recycle around 45% of their household waste, but Central Coast Council thinks we can do better and is developing the region’s first Waste Management Strategy.

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class and that stimulates innovation. “Our housing is affordable. “So no one can talk sensibly about a long-term plan for Australia if that doesn’t involve significant investment and accelerated economic development of regional areas. “A good place to start would be some of the recommendations made by a Parliamentary Committee on Regional Development and Decentralisation, the aptly titled ‘Regions at the Ready: Investing in Australia’s Future’, from The Select Committee on Regional Development and Decentralisation in June, 2018. “That committee suggested that Government increase investment in infrastructure and connectivity. “It suggested that regional

development plans be coordinated and that regional universities get better support. “These ideas are timely for the Central Coast today. “The Government agreed with many of these proposals, so now it’s time to put them into action. “A comprehensive policy and planning process, with oversight provided by a joint parliamentary committee, would ensure that growth strategies for the Central Coast would move beyond planning to real action.” Martin said the Chamber looked forward to working with the government to help businesses on the Central Coast grow, employ and invest. Source: Media release, May 29 NSW Business Chamber Central Coast

Residents are invited to have their say in developing the strategy, which will reassess waste initiatives and look at ways to minimise the amount of waste sent to landfill and its impact on the environment. Council already provides a number of free recycling options and education programs, including its regular Chemical CleanOut events and problem waste collection units, which have seen seven tonnes of batteries, half a tonne of light globes and one tonne of mobile phones collected for recycling. But with more than half of the region’s household waste going to landfill, Council is looking for ideas from residents on how we can strive for a recycling rate of 74%. Ideas already suggested on Council’s website include composting of food scraps rather than putting them in red bins, and modification of green bins so they can accept food scraps as well as garden waste. One resident suggested Council foster a shopping

centre filled entirely with artists and crafts people who reclaim, repurpose, recover, reimagine and recycle huge amounts of waste. An incentive scheme for businesses to reduce waste is also suggested, perhaps offering a reduction in Council charges if they get waste below a certain level, or offering promotional space on the Council website for businesses which make a commitment to a specified level of waste reduction. Buying fruit and vegetables which do not come in packaging is a popular suggestion.

Another suggestion is for Council to offer sites where members of the public can obtain goods retrieved from kerbside collections, perhaps adjacent to its landfill sites. Some residents have suggested yellow bins should be collected weekly and red bins only fortnightly, as many recyclables are ending up in red bins due to lack of space in yellow bins. Have your say on Council’s website before Wednesday, June 5, when the first round of consultation closes. Source: Central Coast Council website

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Gosford-Springfield corridor is the top area for housing growth Number of New Housing Approvals 2016/17 New South Wales Greater Sydney Central Coast Gosford

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71,883 71,942 0.1% 56,639 54,770 -3.3% 1,566 2,020 29.0% 936 1,590 69.9% Avoca Beach - Copacabana 33 38 15.2% Box Head - MacMasters Beach 36 35 -2.8% Calga - Kulnura 22 12 -45.5% Erina - Green Point 16 35 118.8% Gosford - Springfield 270 930 244.4% Kariong 7 8 14.3% Kincumber - Picketts Valley 8 9 12.5% Narara 12 11 -8.3% Niagara Park - Lisarow 11 28 154.5% Point Clare - Koolewong 17 67 294.1% Saratoga - Davistown 27 28 3.7% Terrigal - North Avoca 71 156 119.7% Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga 273 102 -62.6% Wamberal - Forresters Beach 45 61 35.6% Woy Woy - Blackwall 67 63 -6.0% Wyoming 21 7 -66.7% Wyong 630 430 -31.7% Bateau Bay - Killarney Vale 38 30 -21.1% Blue Haven - San Remo 45 15 -66.7% Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani 16 25 56.3% Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi 50 11 -78.0% Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven 44 49 11.4% Jilliby - Yarramalong 13 7 -46.2% Lake Munmorah - Mannering Park 13 13 0.0% Ourimbah - Fountaindale 4 0 -100.0% Summerland Point - Gwandalan 39 16 -59.0% The Entrance 94 50 -46.8% Toukley - Norah Head 21 28 33.3% Tuggerah - Kangy Angy 2 2 0.0% Warnervale - Wadalba 200 168 -16.0% Wyong 51 16 -68.6% Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury 3,936 4,111 4.4% Baulkham Hills 1,608 the region, 1,848 14.9% at 1,590. he Gosford- Residential Building Baulkham Hills (East) 109 99 -9.2% The area from Gosford to Springfield corridor Hotspots Report 2019.809 Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista 296 -63.4% Springfield comes in second is the top area Glenhaven The report, based 14 on with 930 9 approvals,-35.7% pipping for housing growth West Pennant Hills 20 22 10.0% population growth and third placed Wyong with 430. on the Central Coast, residential Castle Hill - Central 20 24 20.0% building activity HIA Executive Director for the Castle Hill East 5 28 460.0% according to the Housing during the 2017/18 financial Hunter, Craig Jennion, said the Castle Hill North 29 946 3162.1% Industry Authority’s year, lists Gosford as the top latest report Hill - South 13 21 demonstrated 61.5%that (HIA) Population and area Castle for housing approvals in the residential construction Castle Hill - West 2 2 0.0% Cherrybrook 22 12 -45.5% Kellyville 565 389 -31.2% Dural - Wisemans Ferry 253 135 -46.6% Dural - Kenthurst - Wisemans Ferry 137 122 -10.9% Galston - Laughtondale 116 13 -88.8% Hawkesbury 75 61 -18.7% Bilpin - Colo - St Albans 11 11 0.0% Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer 64 50 -21.9% Rouse Hill - McGraths Hill 2,000 2,067 3.4% Pitt Town - McGraths Hill 55 67 21.8% Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills 1,945 2,000 2.8% Sydney - Blacktown 4,480 5,369 19.8% Blacktown 1,029 1,147 11.5% Blacktown (East) - Kings Park 46 138 200.0% Blacktown (North) - Marayong 209 350 67.5% Doonside - Woodcroft 88 60 -31.8% Lalor Park - Kings Langley 96 138 43.8% Seven Hills - Toongabbie 305 233 -23.6% Blacktown (South) 71 60 -15.5% Blacktown (West) 214 168 -21.5% Blacktown - North 2,913 3,857 32.4% Glenwood 9 7 -22.2% Parklea - Kellyville Ridge 141 64 -54.6% Riverstone - Marsden Park 2,511 3,444 37.2% Acacia Gardens 3 2 -33.3% Quakers Hill 249 340 36.5% Mount Druitt 538 365 -32.2% Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton 77 48 -37.7% Glendenning - Dean Park 32 26 -18.8% Hassall GroveNorth - Plumpton -8.3% 1300 877 977 3 Amy Close Wyong 72 NSW 2259 66nexushub Lethbridge Park - Tregear 62 40 -35.5% Mount Druitt - Whalan 149 62 -58.4% Prospect Reservoir 0 0 NA Rooty Hill - Minchinbury 146 123 -15.8%

Value of New Housing Approvals ($000) 2016/17

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Value of Alts & Adds Approvals ('000) 2016/17

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Estimated Resident Population as at June

22,711,987 23,890,728 2,518,205 2,706,132 7,988,241 1.5 18,339,934 18,547,216 1,896,448 2,018,713 5,230,330 1.8 393,807 598,796 93,262 84,118 342,095 0.8 237,820 485,497 64,210 58,348 176,179 0.6 13,144 15,218 5,487 3,689 7,733 0.7 10,055 16,596 10,722 9,763 11,112 0.7 8,535 4,209 1,319 2,521 4,938 0.9 5,382 14,509 3,738 3,790 14,384 0.2 59,380 250,471 3,374 4,157 19,653 0.7 686 1,097 1,751 816 6,583 0.2 2,366 2,688 1,236 2,385 7,531 0.6 2,112 3,950 1,427 1,452 6,904 0.4 3,532 10,627 1,631 1,249 8,152 -0.3 5,807 14,994 1,785 1,820 6,308 -0.6 7,123 7,241 4,033 3,806 7,307 1.0 28,547 86,429 4,999 6,407 14,281 1.3 59,461 19,216 11,383 4,656 24,672 0.8 13,806 24,034 6,165 8,175 10,323 0.8 12,370 13,290 3,091 2,926 14,469 0.6 5,518 926 2,084 739 11,829 0.4 155,985 113,296 29,052 25,769 165,916 1.0 7,727 7,096 5,985 4,812 22,621 0.3 8,468 2,236 785 366 11,415 0.4 2,973 5,761 1,444 2,101 9,735 0.7 11,900 4,443 3,637 2,705 15,762 0.1 7,718 7,780 2,823 2,385 22,802 0.5 3,684 3,473 947 2,317 3,530 1.7 2,300 2,151 1,351 2,794 11,172 1.2 605 0 1,966 1,185 5,023 0.1 10,215 5,010 1,617 1,387 6,072 1.9 26,171 14,000 3,961 2,406 15,735 1.0 4,113 5,647 2,614 1,787 10,296 1.2 575 557 570 259 5,465 0.2 57,737 50,615 684 271 17,066 3.7 11,800 4,527 668 998 9,222 1.1 1,511,277 1,544,491 63,503 67,328 245,637 1.9 666,307 650,726 29,157 153,470total value 0.9 sector was underpinned by 30,393 for the Gosford-Springfield of approvals was 27,453 27,055 6,205 7,687 24,638just $14,994,000. 0.8 robust levels of new home corridor. 382,767 4,313 21,666 1.2 building and 122,055 increases in 4,874This represented a rise from The annual report identifies 10,484 6,193 3,683 1,891 6,545 0.0 population. the previous 3,988 year’s figures 13,218 of Australia’s 0.0fastest growing 9,388 12,673 2,928 During the last8,887 financial year, 636 69.9% for Gosford 7,083 1,385 and 244.4% 7,949 suburbs and0.2regional areas. housing to the value 918 for the Springfield 2,670 approvals 15,403 377 area. 5,591 -1.3 Source: of $485,497,000 were given 2,053Although approvals in the 10,445 274,086 2,722 12,504 0.6 and Residential Population for Gosford and10,481 approvals for 3,202 Point Clare-Koolewong area 4,904 2,291 10,143 Building0.9 Hotspots Report 2019 $250,471,000 were given 531 rose by an impressive 294%, 766 1,268 836 5,501 1.0 5,547 4,098 2,821 2,391 19,440 -0.5 204,803 168,533 2,548 1,283 26,275 3.5 % 118,604 82,588 18,683 18,772 27,606 0.7 OFF 78,925 77,533 14,755 15,226 22,246 1.0YOUR FIRST 39,679 5,054 3,928 3,547 5,360 -0.3 VISIT 32,543 25,960 9,215 11,370 25,437 0.5 3,653 3,627 1,387 2,036 2,790 -0.5 28,890 22,333 7,828 9,335 22,647 0.6 693,823 785,214 5,212 8,031 39,124 7.4 28,894 42,334 2,715 2,746 11,296 1.9 664,930 742,881 2,498 5,285 27,828 10.6 1,137,830 1,356,838 23,293 27,424 369,340 2.4 211,428 256,465 10,877 12,581 143,600 1.0 7,472 29,110 786 782 17,888 0.3 40,016 81,940 1,244 1,283 19,414 1.4 Nexus Business Hub in Wyong leads the Central Coast > Casual drop in 13,228 10,432 1,646 928 24,703 2.4 in modern, stylish meeting spaces for your business 18,700 25,868 3,675 5,111 25,980 0.3 > Plug ‘n’ play appointments. Our rooms come fully equipped with state-of65,601 64,710 1,329 3,080 25,742 1.3 the-art video conferencing, incredibly fast internet and access > Tech Support 10,783 10,526 808 384 13,006 0.3 to55,624 all the facilities on site, including our concierge service. 33,874 1,388 1,013 16,867 0.5 > Modern Space 833,354 1,046,750 5,310 6,237 107,248 5.8 Choose from several different sized rooms including our large > Large Boardroom 2,371 2,311 2,380 1,299 16,905 0.7 boardroom and with all connections tested before your start 29,867 18,191 698 1,330 35,469 2.5 time; it’s as simple as plug and play. > On-site parking 746,424 960,560 1,253 1,594 26,630 23.2 235 visit nexushub.com.au 21 331 3,964 0.0 To286 make a booking 54,406 65,457 956 1,684 24,280 0.8 93,050 53,622 7,105 8,605 118,492 1.1 10,841 5,728 1,881 435 18,968 0.1 6,060 2,749 493 590 8,736 0.2 13,004 10,163 1,699 1,905 21,932 1.8 9,172 3,740 610 3,784 22,477 2.2 26,943 10,456 271 907 23,911 0.5 0 0 0 0 44 0.0 27,029 20,787 2,150 985 22,424 1.2

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Community Environment Network calls on governments to act now on climate change

limate Future, a committee of the Community Environment Network, has called on all levels of government to cease support for the fossil fuel industry, in the wake of the May 18 Federal Election.

Spokesman, Richard Weller, said the group was also calling for a rapid transition of the economy to zero emissions and preparation for the impacts “that are already inevitable”. “In the last six years, Australia’s emissions have increased significantly, up 4% according to the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory,” Weller said. “The government removed the carbon price legislation and is allowing existing industries to increase their emissions levels. “We aren’t on target to reach 26% reduction from 2005 levels, regardless of what the Prime Minister claims.” Weller said climate zones were already migrating and global warming was destroying whole ecologies. “Extreme events are increasing, with heat waves killing more people in Australia than our road toll,” he said. “Global warming is an unfolding disaster, a clear and present danger to all people across the globe. “The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Second stage of Avoca Beach coastal foreshore works underway

he second stage of Central Coast Council’s $2.8m coastal foreshore and rehabilitation works at the southern end of Avoca Beach got underway in May. Expected to be completed by October, weather permitting, the works will involve: redeveloping the seawall to include stairs; two concrete ramps and a disability access ramp; upgrading the beachfront walkway; and, general landscaping. The project was made possible through the State Government’s Stronger Communities Funding available to all newly merged councils. Mayor, Jane Smith, said (IPCC) Special Report issued in October, 2018, made it clear that we must act now to ensure we leave a liveable planet to our children. “We have run out of time.” Climate future is calling on all governments to prioritise emissions reduction ahead of all other policy. “We must ban new exploitation of fossil fuels and instigate rapid closure of our current fossil fuel usage,” Weller said. “This position is not radical; it is the absolute minimum action needed to respond to this threat.

Council had made changes to the design of the second stage of the project following community feedback. “This upgrade will continue the improvement to the infrastructure and amenity of the area, as well as deliver vital coastal protection and rehabilitation works to stabilise the foreshore,” Smith said. “As a result of community feedback, the two small beach access ramps will now remain in place and be upgraded with new materials for increased accessibility. “Overall, this upgrade will provide both the Coast community and visitors with a safer and more accessible foreshore area, activating the area for all to enjoy.” Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said stage 1 of the

“We have had a small taste this decade of extreme events and damage to global treasures e.g. The Great Barrier Reef, and the next decade will be ten times worse. “We have the technologies to begin the transition, solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, pumped water storage, electric vehicles, etc. “The Federal Government must cease its stalling and implement the necessary actions now.” Source: Media release, May 19 Climate Future

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foreshore improvements had been a huge success, positively embraced by the Avoca community. “I look forward to the delivery of stage 2, which will further enhance Avoca Beach for locals and visitors alike,” Crouch said. New drainage construction works will be done in conjunction with the foreshore upgrade, but will be funded separately. These will involve laying large box culverts through the Avoca Dr carpark on the eastern side of the surf club. During these works the carpark will be closed to the public north of the amenities block. Source: Media release, Apr 12 Central Coast Council

Central Coast Council is on target to meet its annual housing objectives. Mayor, Jane Smith, said a report highlighting the number of development applications processed during January to March showed Council was tracking well against the housing requirements outlined in the Central Coast Regional Plan (2016) for an additional 41,500 homes by 2035. “Council is committed to assessing development applications that meet the growing demand for housing in our region,” Smith said. “Over the January to March quarter, Council received 718 development applications, of which 678 were approved, which assisted in the creation of 109 additional residential lots and 516 dwellings.”

Report on state of environment Central Coast Council staff will provide reports back to councillors on two key environmental issues after a report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service (IPBES) was released. The report highlighted the current rate of species extinction and the need for action at the local level. Staff will report back on the progress towards the expansion of the Coastal Open Space System (COSS) into the former Wyong Council local government area, as well as the process required to produce its first State of the Environment Report in 2020. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the UN report highlighted the need for Council to look at

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biodiversity across the region, with more than 150 endangered species now identified in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

Council finances on track Central Coast Council’s financial position at June 30, 2019, will be satisfactory, according to the Q3 Business Report presented to councillors on May 27. The report states that the 2018-19 Delivery Program and Operational Plan projects are tracking well, with 18 projects completed, 123 on track, 10 delayed and six on hold. Council’s quarter three operating result, excluding capital income (grants and contributions), is a $56.9m surplus, compared to a budgeted surplus of $42m.

Leadership role for Cr Matthews Councillor, Lisa Matthews, has been elected as an Executive Member of the Local Government Women’s Association, NSW Branch. The Association encourages women into professional careers in local government, advises intending women candidates for local government elections, and provides other assistance to further women’s knowledge about local government. Matthews is also the Chair of Council’s Status of Women Advisory Group, which has taken a leadership role in advocating and raising awareness of issues that affect women on the Central Coast and promoting local networks that celebrate women in the community. Source: Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, May 27

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The then Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, visited the shelter to announce the funding with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks. Minister Fletcher said the funding would enable Coast Shelter to expand its Love Bites and Love Bites Junior programs for school

students and young people, to provide interactive education workshops on relationship violence, sex and relationships and the issue of consent. “The Love Bites programs raise awareness for young people through participatory and youth-inclusive education models to teach young people what respectful and disrespectful relationships look like,” he said. “The program will also focus on how young people can navigate the increasingly challenging digital and social media environments of the modern age. “The aim of Love Bites is to

increase healthy relationships and reduce the prevalence of domestic violence, sexual assault and family breakdown.” Wicks said the program had been operating in schools on the Central Coast since 2008. “On the Central Coast, Love Bites has 79 facilitators trained to educate and teach young people about respectful relationships and signs to look out for if things aren’t quite right,” she said. Source: Media release, May 8 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, and Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher

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Other Regional News - In brief

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

advent of a Central Coast Council, following is a

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

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Issue 165 22 May 2019

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Conroy and McBride returned to Parliament but with a reduced margin Its business as usual on the northern part of the Central ts business as usual Coast with both Labor MPs being on the northern part of the Central returned afterCoast the Federal election both Labor MPs onwith Saturday May 18, although being returned after the Shortland Federal election both and Dobell showed

Unchallenged Toukley development approval seen as thin edge of the wedge A final bid by Central Coast Councillor, Greg Best, has failed to convince Council to mount legal action against approval to build 34 residential flats at 6-10 Dunleigh St, Toukley.

Double storey boarding house Conroy and McBride returned proposedto for Kanwal A small group of residents on a Parliament but with a reduced side road margin in Kanwal are waiting

on Saturday May 18, although both Shortland and Dobell $17m self-care showed sizeable residential swings village away from approved the Australian Labor Party.

other re-elected Central to hear a decision Coastfrom Federal Central MPs, Pat Conroy a(Shortland) and Coast Council about proposed Lucy Wicks (Robertson) and house extended “best two-storey boarding in their wishes to the Coalition neighbourhood. on being returned to

government”. “Thank you to everyone who put their confidence in me to serve our community and to all the volunteers and supporters who care about our community,” Shortland has always McBride said. been a Labor seat and the With almost 82 percent sitting MP, Pat Conroy, of the vote counted and went into the election on a two-party preferred with a solid 9.9 percent basis, McBride was margin, yet, counting so leading with 51.64 percent far is showing a huge 5.8 of the vote on 46,682 and percent swing away from Liberal candidate, Jilly Labor and a downturn Pillon, had 48.36 percent in almost every polling of the vote with 43,719. booth in the electorate. Votes were still “It’s fair to say that the being counted as this people of Shortland did newspaper went to not like the Labor policy publication and the latest agenda and sent a very first preference figures strong message that this were: Aaron Harpley-Carr, is not what they want”, United Australia Party, Conroy said. 5.20 percent of the vote “I am humbled and on 4,700; Paula Grundy, grateful for the trust to Christian Democratic No stopping Emma McBride and Pat Conroy be re-elected but only Party (Fred Nile Group), a fool would ignore “I will be getting around the Liberal candidate, Nell on 6,885; Bryan McGrath, I’m going out into the 1.78 percent on 1,611; the message from the to community groups McGill, held 45 percent of Animal Justice Party, 3.52 community to listen and Jilly Pilon, Liberal, 40.96 electorate. percent on 3,056; and, hear, and work towards percent on 37,032; Scott and individuals to make it the vote with 39,842. “I think they (voters) clear to people that Labor First preference counts Nell McGill, Liberal Party, what matters most to Rickard, The Greens, 7.04 reacted to a dishonest has heard and accepts at the time of publication 37.87 percent on 32,909. them,” she said. percent on 6,368; Emma scare campaign aboutRegional Wyong focuses newsNewbury, specifically to post areas 2259, McBride, 2261, that they Chronicle didn’t like our were: on Susan Forrelating the second time,code“The two 2258, main issues Australian the franking credits2262, and & 2263. Theand full Iarticles and more Australia, can be seen onMcBride our website policy agenda will Sustainable Emma has wonwww.centralcoastnews.net people come to me for is Labor Party, 41.96 the working middle class be working hard to build 3.02 percent of the the seat of Dobell but aged care and the NDIS, percent on 37,926; and, people felt that Labor had their trust again,” he said. vote on 2,628; Xing Yu, her margin has narrowed and I’ll be working to Gregory Stephenson, abandoned them.” Democatic with a 3.17 percent swing make sure that the people Independent, 3.06 Conroy said he Christian Conroy said voting expected to emerge from Party (Fred Nile Group), away from Labor. get what they need,” she percent on 2,762. trends also showed that final counting with a four 1.99 percent on 1,731; said. McBride said she there was “enormous percent margin. Pat Conroy, Australian was “grateful” to be reSource: McBride said her Website, May 21 dissatisfaction of Party, 41.23 elected and there would next three-year term With 81 percent of the Labor Tally Room Australian what was going on in vote counted, and on a percent on 35,821; Dani be a lot of analysis of will also have a strong Electoral Commission Canberra” because of two party preferred basis, Rifai, United Australia what happened with the focus on unemployment, Interview, May 20 Shortland MP, Pat Conroy upward voting trends Conroy had 54 percent of Party, 4.44 percent on swing away from Labor. education and schools. Interview and Media to minor parties and the vote with 47,031 and 3,869; Wylie Campbell, “As soon as I can, She congratulated statement, May 21 Edition 470 May 2019 independents. The Greens, 7.92 percent Dobell MP,27 Emma McBride

Another retirement village will be built in Wahroonga Rd, Kanwal, a suburb which is fast becoming a hub for residential aged care facilities.

Seven-storey apartment block proposed for The Entrance

Central Coast Council will have an operating deficit of $7.7m over the next 12 months as they deliver a $791m investment in ess A vacant site in Coral St, The Entrance, could be transformed into a seven-

Parking blitz challenged because of lack of signage

Affordable housing project planned for Toukley

Central Coast Council parking Another affordable housing rangers have been called into Lake project comprising eight units and Haven shopping centre car park to two shops is planned for Toukley. issue traffic infringement penalties to “manage abuse of parking rules and regulations”. Minister to look into Sport and Council surprised by an invoice Recreation Centre closure for an extra $624,977

When NSW Parliament sat on May 7, Lake Macquarie MP, Greg Piper, tabled a petition with 18,369 signatures to have the Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre reopened, and he hoped the matter

Central Coast Council is calling on the NSW Government to fund the first 12 months of an unexpected emergency services levy which would see Council having to find an extra $624,977 in its 2019-

Nursing homeWard councillors vote for Sand artistry at Kiddies’ Corner Farnell Rd approval receives visit A Woy Woy aged care provider All three Peninsula ward Early morning runner Mrs Vickii has hosted a visit from an alpaca councillors have voted to approve Davison could not believe her eyes alpaca after thefrom granddaughter of a the Farnell Rd development, when she saw the beautiful sand Office: 3 Amy Close, Wyong Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Nursing home receives visit from alpaca

resident asked to show her pet to disappointing nearby residents artistry carved into the beach at A Woy Woy aged care provider got to see that firsthand,” Ms Palmer hosted a visit from an said. herhas grandmother. and members of the community Kiddies’ Corner, at the southern After the successful visit, Ms alpaca after the granddaughter consideringSave Our Woy Woy which end of Umina Beach, on Friday, group of a resident asked to show her Palmer said she was now whether Strudel had a future as a pet to her grandmother.

Ms Shandelle Palmer said she decided to drop in to Blue Wave Living to visit her grandmother with her alpaca, Strudel, on April 29. “Nan has heard so much about Strudel but she’s never had the chance to meet him and I felt it was time to change that,” she said. Ms Palmer said, after some initial hesitation, staff allowed her to take Strudel into her grandmother’s room for their first meeting. “It was really touching. “Nan is a big knitter and she’s always talked about Strudel and his coat and how she’d like to meet him so I’m glad we were allowed in,” Ms Palmer said. According to Ms Palmer, after witnessing her grandmother’s response to Strudel and the alpaca’s excellent behavior, staff asked Ms Palmer if she’d be comfortable taking Strudel to visit other residents’ rooms. Ms Palmer said their room visit quickly turned into a tour of the facility including BlueWave’s dementia ward. “They say music and animals always have a profound effect on people living with dementia and I

therapy animal. “It’s definitely something I’m interested in pursuing. “I’d taken Strudel to a local playgroup back in Cessnock prior to the visit but this was the first time we’ve ever gone to an aged care facility but the impact was huge. “The residents just lit up. “It was great to see,” she said. During her visit to the Peninsula, Ms Palmer also took Strudel on a trip to Ettalong Beach. “It was a weekend of firsts for Strudel: his first visit to an aged care facility and his first ever trip to the beach. “He absolutely loved it and so many residents stopped us to say hello and to take a photo,” Ms Palmer said. Ms Palmer said Strudel could be returning to the Peninsula. “My mum lives in the area and nan’s at BlueWave so it’s definitely possible, but my first consideration has to be Strudel’s wellbeing,” she said.

Council staff at odds over street tree planting

Five-storey hotel for Ettalong?

Hotel proposal draws comment

An application for a five-storey 83-room hotel in Memorial Ave, Ettalong, adjacent to the Atlantis building would feature a guestsonly roof top bar, lounge and swimming pool.

A proposal for a five-storey 83room hotel in Ettalong has received two responses from the public before it even went on public exhibition.

Cr Richard Mehrtens has asked Central Coast Council staff to explain how one department has knocked back a request to plant trees to a community group that received a council grant to plant

Volunteers wanted to water street trees

Two-storey ‘boutique’ boarding house proposed

Chamber receives $30,000 to promote local business

Members of the Grow Urban A two-storey “boutique boarding The Peninsula Chamber of Shade Trees group, part of the house” has been proposed for 454 Commerce has been given SOURCE: Interview (Dilon Luke), 17 May 2019 Umina Community Group, arePalmer, Ocean Beach, $30,000 by Central Coast Council Shandelle Cessnock Beach Rd, Umina Shandelle Palmer with alpaca Strudel at Blue Wave Living seeking volunteers to help water just 550 metres from the beach. to promote local business and to newly planted trees across the increase foot traffic. Peninsula.

Ward councillors vote for Farnell Rd approval The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info

All three Peninsula ward councillors have voted to approve the Farnell Rd development, disappointing

Hogan abstained from voting and Cr Louise Greenaway was the sole councillor to vote against it. Cr Rebecca Gale Collins declared

grievances with three councillors and the mayor at an-site visit in the days before the council meeting. Cr Holstein said the issues had

He said he knew there were variations to council guidelines but they had been minimised. The residents complained about

Residents complained about garbage, parking, light pollution, loss of privacy and infrastructure issues such as stormwater and drainage.

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raffic and Highway Patrol Command Officers descended on the Central Coast from May 23-25 to conduct Operation S.T.Y. (Safer Than Yesterday). The operation saw more than 20 police from the Central Coast team up with the Traffic Support Group over the three days. Highly visible Random Breath Testing was conducted across the Central Coast. Police conducted 1,138 breath tests, resulting in the following: 25 drink driving charges, 33 unlicensed drivers detected, 231 infringement notices, eight positive mobile drug tests and two Exceed Speed Limit over 45Kmh (116Kmh and 111Kmh in a 60Kmh zone). One vehicle stopped in Gosford was also found to

appear at Gosford Local Court in June. contain a knife and a replica gun. The unlicenced driver will

Source: Website, May 26 Traffic and Highway Patrol Command NSW

20-year-old woman faces multiple serious charges

20-year-old Woy Woy woman was arrested following a police operation. At around 3:30am on May 21, a ram raid occurred on a business on Memorial Ave, Blackwall. Following inquiries by police from the Brisbane Water Proactive Crime Unit at about 10:20am on the same day, a Person Of Interest was subsequently arrested at a Woy Woy address, with the stolen vehicle used in the commission of the offence located nearby. Further inquiries subsequently led Police to the woman being charged in relation to other offences involving an aggravated Break and Enter, various stolen motor

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vehicles, frauds committed with stolen credit cards and failing to render assistance at a motor vehicle collision which occurred on April 20 in Blackwall (collided heavily with another vehicle trapping and injuring several persons). The woman was subsequently charged with: Not give way to vehicle (April

20, Blackwall); Not give particulars to other driver; Fail to stop and assist after impact cause injury; Never licensed person drive vehicle on road – prior offence; Break and Enter house and steal value under $60,000 (May 5, Woy Woy); Dishonestly obtain property by deception (May 5, Blackwall); Be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner (May 20, Blackwall); and Aggravated Break and Enter dwelling in company steal under $60,000 (May 20, Blackwall). The woman was bail refused to appear at Gosford Local Court. Investigations are ongoing. Source: Media release, May 22 NSW Police Media

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Two people arrested as part of fatal crash investigation

wo people were arrested at Lisarow McDonald’s on May 22, as part of an investigation into a fatal crash at Albion Park Rail earlier in May.

Dragon Boat Club members working on the boats

he Deepwater Dragon Boat Club was the victim of an arson attack.

On May 20, club members arrived to Saratoga Sailing Club to find that their two boats had been targeted by an arsonist. “It’s a very sad day when a small group think entertainment is destroying the pleasure and hard work of a community sporting club,” said Club member, Kathy Cummings. “It took many years of volunteer work and fundraising to raise funds to pay for not new but second-hand boats to provide our community with a water sport and recreational activity that encourages all our community to not only get out and be active, provide individual goals and a chance

to compete, but also much needed opportunity to build social connections. “We would like to thank the neighbours that brought the fire to the attention of Fire and Rescue, Saratoga, whose quick response minimized the damage,” she said. The incident has been reported to Brisbane Water Police who are currently investigating. Since May 20, the club has received an outpouring of support from the community, particularly from members of the Saratoga Sailing Club, who have been helping the Deepwater Dragon Boaters get their vessels seaworthy again. “The Deepwater Dragon Boat Club would like to thank everyone who assisted with

getting the boats back on the water. “There’s still a little work to do, but at least we are on the water. “The Club has received a huge amount of community support over the week from all over the Central Coast, which has been amazing, as well as from our dragon boating community from all over NSW and beyond. “We have appreciated every message of well wish, offer of assistance and support in general. “We would also like to thank Central Coast Dragon Boat Club for assisting with a boat cover until we can get the covers replaced,” Cummings said. Source: Website, May 26 Kathy Cummings, Deepwater Dragon Boat Club

At about 2:20am on Saturday, May 18, a Ford Territory SUV travelling south on the Princess Highway struck a petrol tanker, which was turning out of Creole St. A 27-year old man, who was a passenger in the Ford, died at the scene. The driver of the Ford Territory, a 25-year-old woman, was airlifted to St George Hospital, where she remains in a stable condition. Two other passengers, a man and woman, both aged 25, were hospitalised and are now also in a stable condition. Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District established Strike Force Warrane to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Inquiries suggest the Ford Territory was being pursued by another vehicle, a silver

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Toyota Corolla, at the time of the crash. Following inquiries, officers from Brisbane Water Police District arrested a 34-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman outside Lisarow McDonald’s just before 2pm on Wednesday, May 22.

They were taken to Gosford Police Station, where they are assisting police with their inquiries. Inquiries to locate another man believed to be involved in the incident, Darren Butler, are continuing. Source: Media release, May 22 NSW Police Media

Serious collision at Peats Ridge

wo people have been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a collision at Peats Ridge. At around 2:30pm on Saturday, May 25, a motorcycle and a car collided on George Downes Dve, Peats Ridge. Emergency services,

including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, responded and arrived to find a man and woman on the roadway suffering serious injuries. Ambulance paramedics worked to stabilise the pair and were assisted by a medical trauma team which

landed nearby. The man and woman were further stabilised on the scene before they were transported by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to John Hunter Hospital, suffering chest, arm and leg injuries. Source: Website, May 25 Traffic and Highway Patrol Command NSW

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Commercial quantity of drugs and illegal firearms found

Thief found hiding in golf course pond

Woy Woy man has been refused bail following a robbery in North Gosford.

man and a woman are facing drug and firearms offences after two rifles and a shotgun were found buried in the backyard of a home in Umina Beach. At about 7:30pm on Friday, May 24, officers from Brisbane Water Police District, with assistance from Strike Force Raptor North, executed a search warrant at a home on Lentara Rd, Umina Beach. During the search, police found two shortened .22 calibre rifles and a 12 gauge shotgun buried in the backyard. More than 1kg of methylamphetamine, nearly

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400g of heroin, 1.4g of MDMA, 17g of cannabis, three motorcycles, a Toyota 86, a mountain bike, mobile phones, jewellery and nearly $95,000 cash was also seized. A 67-year-old man and 53-year-old woman were arrested at the home and taken to Gosford Police Station.

The man was charged with 13 drug and firearms offences including two counts of possess shortened firearm (not pistol) without authority, possess unauthorised firearm, three counts of possess prohibited drug, and supply prohibited drug (large commercial quantity). The woman was charged with supply prohibited drug (large commercial quantity), supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity), and organises/conducts/assists drug premises. They were both refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court. Source: Media release, May 27 NSW Police Media

At about 7:45am on Monday, May 2, a 61-year-old man drove his car to the rear of a business premises in Mann St to commence work. As he entered the building, it is alleged that he was approached by a 35-old-man and Person Of Interest (POI) who demanded he open the safe, which he did. It is further alleged the POI then took the money from the safe, along with the other man’s car keys, and fled the scene in the stolen car heading towards Dell St. At the intersection of Mann and Dell Sts, he collided with

another car. The POI ran from the crash site towards Narara Creek, swimming across it towards the Gosford Golf Club’s golf course. Police attended and a search of the area commenced, with the assistance of Polair and the Dog Unit. The POI was located and arrested a short time later submerged in a pond within the golf course. Police searched the pond and located a bag containing cash and other items hidden in the mud. The POI was arrested and conveyed to Gosford Hospital for treatment before

being returned to Gosford Police Station where he was subsequently charged with: Robbery, Take and Drive Conveyance without consent of owner, Negligent driving, Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, Fail to stop and assist after impact cause injury, Not give particulars to other driver. The victim of the robbery was uninjured but shaken and the female driver of the car the POI collided with was conveyed to Gosford Hospital with minor injuries. The POI was bail refused to appear at Gosford Local Court in May. Source: Media release, May 21 NSW Police Media

East Gosford home invasion

n investigation is underway after a man was attacked with a machete by an unknown duo in his home. Just after 8:20pm on Thursday, May 23, police and emergency services were called to a home on White St, East Gosford, following reports of a home invasion. Police have been told the 60-year-old male resident responded to a knock at the door when a man and woman, who had their faces covered, forced their way inside.

The masked man struck the resident in the hand with a machete and demanded money. The men got into a physical struggle before the resident was able to escape, seeking refuge at a neighbour’s home and contacting police. It is believed the man and woman drove from the scene in a sports car. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the resident at the scene before he was taken to Gosford Hospital for surgery

to a laceration to his hand and treatment for a suspected broken arm. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic officers. Local detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are appealing for anyone with information that may assist with their inquiries to come forward. Source: Media release, May 24 NSW Police Media

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our readers can be excused for believing that the Labor Party thinks that climate change is a joke. On radio in early April, the then Deputy Leader, when asked what percentage of the atmosphere is Carbon Dioxide, (she) answered honestly: “I don’t know.” Your readers need to simply ask the question: “Was there ever an Ice Age?” Answer: The evidence indicates yes, and there seems to have been more than one. How do I know? Let’s answer that with more questions.

FORUM How old is the Great Barrier Reef? About 10,000 or maybe 12,000 years old. “Why is the Barrier Reef so young?” The answer: Because of the last Ice Age, meaning the Great Barrier Reef could only have developed after the completion of the last Ice Age. So if there was an Ice Age, what made the last Ice Age end? The answer seems to be via natural global warming. Was there any CO2 increase at the time? Yes.

Last big question; How many factories and coal-fired power stations existed 10,000 years ago? Nil. In short, the planet warmed from natural causes about 10,000 years ago, with no human help. Science reveals nature has cyclical patterns over time. Any human contribution to carbon dioxide influences is minuscule in comparison to that produced by nature itself. Is our current focus on climate change a big scam? I will leave your readers to draw their own conclusions. Email, Apr 9 Ross Blaikie, Kincumber

The Australian people voted for the Hawke/Keating Government and they resolved the crisis and gave us Medicare. In 2006-7 we had the Global Financial Crisis created by corporate greed. Again, the Australian people elected a Labor Government

FORUM (Rudd/Gillard) and they managed the crisis better than any other country in the world. Wayne Swan, the Labor Treasurer, was declared the best Treasurer in the world. When the ACTU and the Hawke Labor Government agreed to work together to create a universal superannuation scheme for all Australians based on Industry Funds, it was bitterly opposed by the Coalition Parties, but their opposition was overcome. As a result of this reform, there is now up to $651b extra

invested in our economy. This has stimulated the economy to a level that no other reform has done, in my opinion. Had the Coalition Parties succeeded in defeating the ACTU/Labor Superannuation reform, our economy would be in a serious crisis. So, history shows that Labor is the best manager of our economy in periods of economic crisis, and it does more to help the needy, the poor, the low paid and disabled than Liberal Governments. Email, Apr 30 Tom McDonald (former ACTU Vice President), East Gosford

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Terrigal is an area surviving on memories

t a recent meeting, details of the proposed Terrigal Boardwalk were advised. Construction cost alone is a staggering $24,000 per metre. Estimated asset life is only 20 years. Maintenance costs during the life of the works is unknown. The impact of severe storm events, such as East Coast Lows, is also unknown and cannot be estimated. Will the State Government ensure 50 per cent of maintenance and restoration costs are guaranteed during those 20 years? Terrigal is quickly turning into an engineered coastline, devoid of natural features.

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FORUM The proposed boardwalk will be additional to the seawall completed in 2000. Farther north at Wamberal, there is the permanent issue of engineering works to protect beachfront properties. Terrigal and Wamberal are famous for coastal engineering, with declining interest in beach activities, as both Terrigal and Wamberal Beaches recede. I would expect Terrigal residents to be more concerned about the future of the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club and its clubhouse, which should also be assessed for asset life.

Will Councillors make a decision that applies to the asset’s life of 20 years with unknown maintenance and restoration cost, or will they make a short-term decision passing responsibility onto future Councillors? This is questioning that needs to be answered. There is no doubt that recent development has been responsible for character deterioration at Terrigal. Residents should adapt to watching more heavy machinery in action on Terrigal oceanfront. Terrigal is an area surviving on memories, unprepared for the future. Letter, May 16 Norman Harris, Umina

Social housing brings out worst form of NIMBYism

am sure that all of us have NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard) moments but it seems that NIMBYism really comes to the fore when social housing/ low income housing/ boarding houses are involved.

No one wants to have lower socioeconomic/income dwellers near them. One of the most raised concerns are “alcohol and drug usage”. What a furphy to think that alcohol and drug abuse are the

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Eastern Suburbs or the North Shore, not the lower socio economic areas of South Western and Western Sydney. Who will police these issues is the cry. Well it will be the same members of our police force that will police the entire neighbourhoods that these developments are mooted for. A random check of these areas would no doubt show that alcohol and drug usage would be on the same levels as in the proposed developments. People of all income levels and employment levels need a roof over their heads and should not be pushed away because of false allegations of so called alcohol and drug abuse. Email, May 28 Errol Grace, Fountaindale

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Over 3,000 babies delivered in new birthing suite

Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite staff

osford Hospital staff celebrated the one year anniversary of the Gosford Hospital’s redevelopment in May.

“It’s been 12 months since we opened the doors and

relocated services into our 11-storey tower,” said a spokesperson for the Central Coast Local Health District. “Our Birthing Suite staff were all smiles when they recently celebrated their first birthday. “They have had a busy year with more than 3,000 babies

delivered since the move. “Thanks to all our staff who have been a part of the successful transition and expansion,” the spokesperson said. Source: Website, May 28 Central Coast Health

Private hospital group raises $10,500 for Kids in Need

Matt Kelly presenting the cheque to Central Coast Kids in Need Inc. volunteers

ealthe Care Australia Central Coast has donated $10,500 to Central Coast Kids in Need Inc.

“We are delighted to be able to present a cheque for

$10,500 to help support their work in providing financial assistance to sick kids and their families on the Central Coast,” said Gosford Private Hospital CEO, Matt Kelly. The money was raised by staff, doctors and supporters from Brisbane Waters Private

Hospital, Gosford Private Hospital and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital at the Healthe Care Australia Central Coast Gala Dinner Fundraiser. Source: Website, May 9 Matt Kelly, Gosford Private Hospital

Newborn clinical research makes a discovery

abies on the Central Coast and around the world born at 31 weeks’ gestation or later, could be breathing easier closer to home, thanks to a ground breaking study that Gosford Hospital has taken part in.

The Hunter trial, published in May in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, highlights the most effective way to support newborn babies with breathing difficulties, ultimately helping reduce the

need for transfers to intensive care nurseries outside the area. More than 750 babies were recruited from nine Special Care Nurseries across Victoria and NSW, including Gosford Hospital. The trial developed through the collaboration between these centres and Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, which led the trial. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Senior Staff Specialist Paediatrician and Conjoint Associate Professor, Adam Buckmaster, was one

of the Chief Investigators involved. He said the trial assessed whether the use of a simpler and gentler breathing support, nasal high flow therapy is as effective as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in preventing babies from being transferred to an intensive care unit. “Although the Hunter trial showed that CPAP was still the better respiratory support for some newborn infants, in about 80 per cent of the babies, high-flow worked well and they didn’t need any other breathing intervention,” Prof

Buckmaster said. “In the babies that had to move onto CPAP after starting with high-flow, their outcomes were the same as if they’d been on CPAP from the beginning, so we now know that there is the option to start some babies on the more gentle and comfortable breathing support if hospitals wish to do so,” he added. Prof Buckmaster said it was the only study in the world to examine the benefits of HighFlow in a non-intensive care setting. “These results will not only

have implications for what we do at Gosford Hospital in the future, but also for smaller nurseries around Australia and potentially even third world countries,” he added. Prof Buckmaster said the collaboration with the Royal Women’s Hospital and their lead researcher, neonatal consultant, Dr Brett Manley, was an exciting step forward in the research field of respiratory support for newborns. “This was a unique and landmark study to be able to carry out such a large, multistate trial in smaller, nonacademic hospitals where

newborn clinical research is not commonly carried out,” he said. “We hope that the strong collaboration that developed with this trial will lead to many more studies in the future, helping to answer the clinically important questions for infants and families delivering in non-tertiary centres around Australia.” Prof Buckmaster said. Source: Media release, May 25 Central Coast Local Health District

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Hospital Auxiliary continues to raise funds for equipment

tudent leaders from Narara Public School will be joined by their Principal, Dave Stitt, in The Domain, Sydney, to take part in the 2019 Run2Cure Neuroblastoma on June 2. This is the second year that the school has participated in the fundraising fun-run, with runners taking part in memory of student, Amber Streeting, who lost her battle with Neuroblastoma in 2018. The Narara Public School team is running under the team name ‘Amazing Amber’, and as of May 28, have raised $1,426.88c for Neuroblastoma Australia. On June 7, the school is also holding a Hero Day fundraiser which will also benefit Neuroblastoma Australia. Students will be encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite super hero for a gold coin donation.

Gosford Hospital Auxiliary members with hospital staff and the new equipment purchased with their donations

he Gosford Hospital Auxiliary has donated funds to secure new equipment for the Central Coast Local Health District. The late Amber Streeting (left) pictured with her sister,

The school is also still accepting donations on its Amazing Amber profile, available on the Run2Cure Neuroblastoma website.

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“Who would have thought that monthly fundraising stalls selling everything from homemade jam to knitted baby items could make such a difference,” said a

spokesperson for the District. “In the last year alone, the dedicated members of Gosford Hospital Auxiliary have raised over $25,000 towards equipment to help support our patients. “Their latest donation has funded two dopplers to help detect things like blood clots and poor circulation, a humidifier to help with patients’ breathing, and a

vital signs monitor to measure things like blood pressure, breathing rate and pulse. “On behalf of all our patients who will benefit from this new equipment, thank you, and we look forward to celebrating your 75th anniversary later this year,” the spokesperson said. Source: Website, May 19 Central Coast Health

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Students attend intensive course at National Art School

Year 11 Visual Arts students from Gosford High School

ear 11 Visual Arts students from Gosford High School attended an intensive course at the National Art School on May 20. The course was offered as part of the National Art School’s

Outreach Education Program, with students encouraged to leave all sense of comfort and familiarity behind in order to create a range of gestural, expressive and abstracted drawings using a range of materials and techniques. “Some of these techniques included drawing under rigid time constraints, using the

dominant and then nondominant hand to form their drawing, and focusing predominantly on the image in front of them rather on the drawing itself,” said Principal, Michael Smith. Source: Website, May 20 Michael Smith, Gosford High School

School welcomes its new Principal

osford High School has welcomed its new Principal, Michael Smith.

Smith, who was formerly the Principal at Narara Valley High School, commenced his duties as Principal at the beginning of Term 2. “It has been a very exciting start to my role as Principal at Gosford High School and to the start of Term 2,” he said. “The term commenced with teaching staff continuing on with the work planned in Term 1 on Formative Assessment Practices and how this can be effectively implemented at Gosford High School, with a focus on explicit feedback techniques. “Over the next term my emphasis is to support all staff with the professional learning and resources they require to continually reflect and share their expertise in teaching. “One of the attributes of Gosford teachers that has struck me in the short time I have been at the school, is the number of teachers who

are engaging in postgraduate study and research or professional learning to extend their specific knowledge about both pedagogy and curriculum. “This knowledge and personal drive to further skills in the classroom is providing further opportunities for students to be challenged during their learning whilst instilling an understanding of the continual learning journey that we all undertake,” Smith said. “The school offers an array of ways that students can engage in extra curricula activities and I am very impressed with the enthusiasm of the many participating students. “The upcoming school trip to Orange celebrating its 50th year is a highlight for the school. “The school has had success in many areas over the last few weeks including debating, public speaking, football, lawn bowls and the HSC Music Day. “I had the pleasure of meeting Parents and Carers earlier this term and it was great to see so many parents

involved and interested in the school’s activities. “Over the coming meetings we will be including information for parents on the educational practices at the school and inviting guest speakers from both the Department of Education and School Faculties to share information with the parent community about programs offered. “On May 11, the school farewelled, Tony Rudd, as the former Principal of Gosford High School. “Mr Rudd built strong relationships with the community and was always very supportive of staff and students. “I would like to thank him for his contributions to the school and wish him all the best. “I plan to continue building on the foundations put forward by him and his leadership team,” Smith said. Source: Newsletter, May 17 Michael Smith, Gosford High School

ABC’s Fact Check finds union claim misleading

ember for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has hit back at claims by the Australian Education Union (AEU) that the Federal Government is responsible for large resource gaps between public and private schools in the Robertson electorate, describing them as “disingenuous”.

Wicks said school funding was a joint venture of Federal and State government, where states contribute 80 per cent of the Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) benchmark for

public schools, and the Federal Government is responsible for the remaining 20 per cent. “The proportions are reversed for private schools,” Wicks said. The AEU called for “fairer funding arrangements for public schools”, saying Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) My School data showed independent schools in Robertson receive 34.8% more net recurrent income per student than public schools, while Catholic schools receive 2.7% more. “Net recurrent income is income received by a school that is available for

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expenditure relating to the ongoing operating costs of schools (e.g. teaching and non-teaching staff salaries, school operating costs),” a Union spokesperson said. NSW Teachers Federation President, Maurie Mulheron, said the data showed that public schools in NSW were among the lowest-funded in the country. “When private and Catholic schools in Robertson are receiving that much more funding than public schools, you know how unfair the system has become,” Mulheron said. “Despite growing enrolments in public schools in Robertson

compared to private schools, the Federal Government has handed billions of dollars of extra funding to private schools while cutting $14b from public school funding.” But the ABC’s Fact Check website said the claim was misleading. “Under the Coalition, public school funding has grown each year and is projected to continue that way over the forward estimates,” the website says. “The sum cited refers to the difference between what the two major parties plan to spend over the decade to 2027, with funding growth projected to be smaller under

(the) Coalition. “But smaller increases are not the same as decreases.” Wicks said the Federal Government was delivering record funding for Government, Catholic and independent schools – an extra $37b, an increase of 62 per cent per student, over the next decade. “This extra funding is not at the expense of government schools. “From 2017 to 2029, Commonwealth funding for government schools will increase by 75% per student, on average, and funding for non-government schools will increase by 55% per student,

on average. “Commonwealth funding for state schools has been growing three times faster than state funding for state schools. “It is essential that State Governments step up their responsibility for funding their own state schools. “A quick look at the My School data website confirms yearly increases over the next decade,” Wicks said. Source: Media release, May 10 Australian Education Union Media release, May 13 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks ABC Fact Check, May 14

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Success at Dancelife Unite Australia Competition

entral Coast Grammar School sent a contingent of students to the Dancelife Unite Australia Competition on May 24.

“Three of our fabulous and talented dance groups (Contemporary, Jazz and Lyrical) headed to Dancelife Unite Australia to compete against some of the best dancers in NSW,” said Headmaster, Bill Low. “This highly professional,

energy charged competition sees dance groups from across the region showcase their amazing dance talents. “Competition was tough, but we’re excited to announce that our lyrical dance group won second place. “Huge congratulations to all our dancers who took part. “We could not be prouder,” Low said. Source: Website, May 26 Bill Low, Central Coast Grammar School

Country Fair at Lisarow

isarow Public School will hold their Country Fair on June 1.

Running on school grounds from 9am to 3pm, and coordinated by the school’s Parents and Carers Group, the annual fair is one of the school’s biggest fundraisers, with all proceeds from the day going directly towards

the purchase of equipment, materials and other goods to benefit students. The Fair is open to all members of the public and will feature amusement rides, market stalls, side shows and an array of family friendly displays and activities. Source: Website, May 28 Peter Graham, Lisarow Public School

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1,383 years of service recognised

he NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) honoured Central Coast District members for their longstanding commitment and thanked volunteers from all agencies and organisations for their continued dedication towards both helping and protecting the community.

Musicians Making a Difference representatives, Eli Stevenson and Dominic Brook at the presentation ceremony

osford’s Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) youth outreach program was one of four Central Coast servicing charities to receive grant funding through Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation at a special ceremony in Newcastle on May 23.

MMAD received $50,000 in funding from the foundation, with the Central Coast branch of The Pyjama Foundation receiving $24,000, Family Planning NSW $50,000 and Cystic Fibrosis Community Care, $74,000. The funding delivered to MMAD will be used to fund a second series of MMAD’s Rhyme and Reason podcast which tackles issues facing young people on the Coast. “MMAD provides creative support to over 5,000 young people a year through the power of music.

“Through camps, programs and expression session initiatives, MMAD helps young people overcome challenges including homelessness, destructive behaviour patterns, exclusion from school, family breakdown, drug and alcohol dependency and unemployment,” said Foundation Chair, Phil Neat. “Rhyme and Reason listeners will benefit from highly accessible, engaging content, addressing issues facing young people while offering direction to treatment or support. “An accompanying mobile app will also be developed, containing further resources and toolkits to support young people through the issues tackled in the podcast series,” Neat said. The Pyjama Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Community Care are national charities that have operations on the Central Coast. Neat said the funding

delivered to these organisations was intended to help boost the services and programs available to Central Coast residents. The funding delivered to Family Planning NSW was issued to help fund regional workshops tailored to specific audiences who work or care for those with a disability. Neat said the presentation ceremony was all about acknowledging the power that these projects have to make a real difference to the lives of people in need and providing support to help the dedicated volunteers and staff who make these projects a reality. “Each of these grants represents a partnership and shared vision to address important social issues, using some innovative and resourceful projects from nonprofit organisations on the Central Coast,” Neat said.

NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner, Rebel Talbert, attended a ceremony on May 5, as part of Central Coast Volunteer Appreciation Day, where 17 National Medals and 50 Long Service Medals were presented to 63 recipients in recognition of their extraordinary achievements and combined 1,383 years of service. “The hard work and

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professionalism of these and indeed all NSW RFS members does not go unnoticed, and while they do not ask for praise, we gladly award these medals as a proud acknowledgement of their contribution and commitment,” Assistant Commissioner Talbert said. “The Central Coast District is afforded a world-class level of fire protection due to the experience and dedication of our 57 Rural Fire Brigades and we cannot thank them enough.” Assistant Commissioner Talbert said seven of the 63 medal recipients have dedicated more than 40 years each to the Service and the community. “Every member is worthy of the highest praise, however I would like to make particular mention of, Rodger Wilson, who is being awarded the Long Service Medal 4th

Clasp and, Jennifer Farrell, who is receiving the National Medal 3rd Clasp,” Assistant Commissioner Talbert said. “Rodger joined the Kulnura Brigade in 1967 and has since become a brigade Life Member, while also serving as Treasurer, Maintenance Officer and Deputy Captain. “A member of the Matcham/ Holgate Brigade, Jennifer joined the NSW RFS in 2012 after many decades with National Parks and Wildlife Service, serving in a variety of roles in her brigade, including Senior Deputy Captain. “It is an absolute honour to present these awards and to take a moment to reflect upon the outstanding achievements of all of these members,” Assistant Commissioner Talbert said. Source: Media release, May 5 NSW Rural Fire Service Media

2019 NSW RFS Central Coast District Volunteer Appreciation Day Award Recipients with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

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Adina the dingo has a new litter of puppies

n celebration of Mother’s Day, The Australian Reptile Park held a special photoshoot for their resident female dingo, Adina, and her new litter of puppies.

“The dingo puppies were born in late April and have just opened their eyes for the first time. “The puppies have begun learning how to take their first wobbly steps and Adina is there every second to ensure they’re receiving the best care and the warmest cuddles,” said The Park’s General Manager, Tim Faulkner. As an active supporter of wildlife conservation, The Australian Reptile Park breeds their dingoes to educate Australians about the importance of the species within the eco-system, to protect them from extinction,

and also to dispel the myth that the dingo is a dangerous pest. “As cute as our gorgeous puppies are, they’re actually already working as an ambassador to raise positive species awareness for dingoes. “The dingo plays a very important role in the Australian eco-system and sadly they’re facing being hunted and baited in the wild, when in fact we need them to balance out the feral fox and cat population which is contributing to the rate of mammal extinction,” Faulkner said. The pups are fully reliant on their mother Adina for the next few weeks and can be seen on display bonding with mum in the dingo enclosure. Source: Media release, May 12 Amanda Woodbine, The Australian Reptile Park

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Autumn Fayre raised funds for the disabled

Gates proposed for carpark to combat anti-social behaviour

ccess to the upper storeys of the Wilson Road carpark at Terrigal is set to be restricted due to reports of anti-social behaviour in the carpark late at night.

Fairhaven held their 2019 Autumn Fayre on May 11

airhaven’s annual Autumn Fayre took place at the disability support organisation’s Point Clare Shopping Village on May 11. The Fayre was opened by the Mingaletta Aunties who performed a Welcome to Country, which was followed by a welcome from Fairhaven CEO, Monique Cardon, before the Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, officially declared the Fayre open.

“The Fayre had a great range of market stalls, from beautiful locally made craft, fresh fruit and handmade sensory learning toys for children with disabilities, to jewellery and second-hand goods,” said Cardon. “The popular Pooch Parade returned, with lots of laughs, and prizes were given out to the happiest, naughtiest and best dressed pooches “The Happy Tappers dance troupe entertained the crowds and was definitely a highlight of the day.

“Families were out in force enjoying our maze of fabulous food, music and entertainment, and raffle tickets with exceptional prizes were given out throughout the day,” Cardon said. All the proceeds of the day have helped to raise much needed funds for people living with disability on the Central Coast. Source: Media release, May 13 Caitlin Robson, Fairhaven

Residents were asked to state their preference for one of two options on Central Coast Council’s Your Voice Our Coast online hub. Option one would see a security gate installed on level 2, closing off access to level 2 and upwards, leaving only ground floor parking available from midnight or 1am and restricting pedestrian access. This would leave only 110 parking spots available. Option two would see the security gate installed on level 3, closing off access to

level 3 and up to both vehicles and pedestrians and leaving access to parking on the ground floor and levels 2 and 2A. As this would still leave access to 220 parking spots, it would commence earlier, at 10pm or 11pm. Access to any vehicles locked in the carpark overnight would incur a release fee during the hours the carpark is closed. CCTV cameras have already been installed in the car park, and are monitored by parking station staff during business hours. Footage is also fed live to Gosford Police Station, but anti-social behaviour continues. Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said concerns had been raised by residents and businesses about anti-social

behaviour occurring on the upper levels late at night. “This is an effort to curb these behaviours and would only be in force in the very late hours,” Smith said. The restrictions would apply only when vehicular occupancy is low. Speed humps are also set to be installed at the carpark to reduce speeding vehicles and improve pedestrian safety. Gosford City Car Park and Kibbleplex Car Park are closed overnight and antisocial behaviour within these carparks at night is not an issue. Source: Central Coast Council website, May 14 Interview, May 14 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Reporter: Terry Collins

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entral Coast Council lifeguards have officially ceased patrol duties for the 2018-19 season, as of April 29.

Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council lifeguards have had another busy yet successful patrol season.

“Since October, 2018, more than 2.4m people have visited our beaches, with Council lifeguards performing 1,122 rescues, attending to 5,496 first aid incidents and responding to 34,775 preventative actions across the Central Coast,” Mayor Smith said. “Our lifeguards have certainly

worked hard and have done an amazing job during another busy season. “I thank them for the work they do in keeping our beaches safe for our community and visitors to our region,” Mayor Smith said. Source: Media release, Apr 26 Central Coast Council Media

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he Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will host a special reading from Hannah Kent’s bestselling novel, Burial Rites, at Book Face, Erina Fair, from 11:30am on June 8. Excerpts from the Book will be read by actor and filmmaker, Augusta Miller, with original music by violist, Gabrielle Laura Steele, and songwriter, Michaele Archer. “It’s the landscape and atmosphere evoked by Hannah Kent’s novel that has inspired my latest recording, Galatea, and my upcoming show, Songs of the Solstice,” said Archer. Source: Media release, May 28 Rosalie Paino, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music

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National Reconciliation Week celebrated locally

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Jimeoin - Result, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 8pm - 10pm

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Coasties in Colour - An Exhibition by well known Central Coast Artist’s, The Entrance Art Gallery, 15/06 - 7/08, Tues - Sat 9:30am - 2:30pm Troubadour folk club - Trippy Hippy Band USA/Aust, Everglades Club Woy Woy, Ticketed, 7pm

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A Night of Gripping Contemporary Dance SUNDAY, JUN 16 The Dinner Party, The Art House Wyong, Getting Hitched Twilight Ticketed, 8pm Expo, 4335 1485 Mingara Recreation Club www.thearthousewyong. com.au

Cabaret, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

Annual Meeting of the Alliance Française Community Conversation Group - Come Celebrating John Farnham, Environment Network, and practice your French Lecture Theatre 1, Olivia Newton-John & at any level, Erina League THURSDAY, JUN 13 Anthony Warlow, Central Coast Campus, Club, First attendance is Art of Ageing Exhibition, Laycock Street Community free,10am - 12pm 8:30am - 9:30am Gosford Hospital, Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

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The CEN Environment GEC Chamber June Lunch Forum 2019, Event, Central Coast Campus Gosford Golf Club, Ourimbah, Ticketed, Ticketed, 12:15pm Church on the Hill Markets, 10am - 3pm All Saints Anglican Church UP, UP & AWAY! A Sky High 4349 4756 The Entrance, www.cen.org.au/events

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10am - 3pm Bay to Bay Running Festival, Adcock Park to Central Coast Stadium, 9:15am The Tap Pack, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 6:30pm

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

Ziggy: 50 Years of Bowie, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, FRIDAY, JUN 21 7:30pm

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SUNDAY, JUN 30

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WEDNESDAY, AUG 14

Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing Symphony Central Coast- Comedy With Two Left Feet, Concert 2 From Russia Laycock Street Theatre with Love, Auditorium Gosford, Performing Arts Centre Ticketed, 14 - 16/08, CCGS, 2:30pm 2pm & 8pm

NAIDOC Nylon - presented by Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, Laycock Street Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

FRIDAY, AUG 16 The Sydney Folk Festival, Pitt St in Sydney’s CBD, 16 - 18/08

FRIDAY, AUG 23

MONDAY, JUL 8 Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing The Rod & Elton Show, Calling all Learner Drivers - Comedy With Two Left Feet, Ettalong Diggers, The Art House Wyong, Learn how to Service your Ticketed, 8:30pm Ticketed, 23 - 24/08, Car with Hyundai, 2pm & 8pm 4343 0111 Booth’s Hyundai – www.ettalongdiggers.com

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Inc - Trivia Night, Wyong Rugby Leagues Club, Ticketed, 6pm - 10pm

Tuggerah, 6pm - 7:30pm

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

SATURDAY, AUG 24 Blues on the Mountain featuring Karen Lee Andrews, Mangrove Mountain Hall, Ticketed, 6pm

Troubadour folk club: The SATURDAY, JUL 20 Water Runners, THURSDAY, AUG 29 Australian Bluegrass, The Bays Art Show, St. Lukes Hall, Ticketed, The Bays Community Hall Council Pop Up, 7pm Woy Woy, 20 & 21/07, Lakehaven Shopping 10am - 4pm

Centre, 10am - 12pm

THURSDAY, JUL 25

Songs of the Solstice, Gosford Regional Gallery, Ticketed, 7pm

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Council Pop Up, SUNDAY, SEP 8 Wyong Village Central, Handmade on the Coast, 10am - 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com

Roald Dahl’s The Twits, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 25/07 - 27/07, Multiple Screening’s

Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm

THURSDAY, SEP 19

The Sapphires, Hair: The Original Tribal Laycock Street Community Rock Musical, Theatre, Ticketed, FRIDAY, JUL 26 The Art House Wyong, 22/06 - 7:30pm, Ticketed, 23/06 - 2pm Strictly Ballroom The Multiple Screening’s Musical, Mid Year Recital 2019, 4335 1485 Laycock Street Community Peninsula Theatre, thearthousewyong.com.au/ Theatre, Ticketed, Ticketed, 3pm whats-on/hair 26/07 - 10/08 The Sapphires, SATURDAY, JUL 27 THURSDAY, SEP 26 Laycock Street Theatre Central Coast Asthma & Auditorium, Ticketed, Council Pop Up, 22/06 - 23/06, 7:30pm & Respiratory Management, Westfield Tuggerah, Erina Leagues Club, 2pm 5pm - 7pm Free, 9am - 4:30pm

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FRIDAY, OCT 4 Council Pop Up, Tuggerah Lakes U3A Carnevale 2019 Exhibition, FRIDAY, JUN 14 Erina Fair, 5pm - 7pm presents a Talk on Coastal Twist LGBTIQA + The Art House Wyong, yourvoiceourcoast.com ‘Our Local Coastline Part 2’ Arts & Culture Festival, 03 29/08 The Entrance/Long Jetty Umina Beach Surrounds, FRIDAY, JUN 28 RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm 4 - 6/10, 10am - 6pm SATURDAY, AUG 10 Gregg Arthur with Quartet SATURDAY, JUN 22 Quartet, 2 Day Workshop SUNDAY, OCT 13 Laycock Street Theatre Charcoal & ink artwork on Made to Measure - By Auditorium, Ticketed, plywood, Handmade on the Coast, Alana Valentine, 8pm Yarramalong Store & Cafe, Woy Woy Wharf, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 9:30am 9am - 2pm Ticketed, 11am & 7:30pm, 4335 1485

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SATURDAY, JUN 29

Bobby Fox - The Irish Boy, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

Black, White & You - Full Day Charcoal & Ink Workshop, Hardys Bay Community Church Hall, Ticketed,

SUNDAY, AUG 11 Handmade on the Coast, Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm

THURSDAY, OCT 24 Council Pop Up, Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy, 10am - 12pm

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OUT&ABOUT PAGE 25 30 MAY 2019

Successful Comicon raises $30,000

he Entertainment Grounds, Gosford, were transformed into a mecca of all things pop culture on May 11, when Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) delivered the fourth installment of Central Coast Comicon. Cosplayers, collectors and Coasties all gathered on the day to soak up an action packed line up of activities and special events celebrating the comics, literature, film, television, art and design that has shaped popular culture this century. According to RYSS’s Promotions, Design and Event Projects Worker, Briar Forrester, Comicon 2019 was the most successful one yet with a record attendance of over 4,000. Popular attractions at this year’s Con included: Artist’s and Author’s Alley, The Gaming Zone, Cosplay Lounge, Wrestling Arena, and the Battle Zone, where medieval re-enactments and Jedi lightsaber battles occurred. “In the Cosplay Lounge, celebrity guest, Stephen Hunter, who played Bombur the Dwarf in the Hobbit Trilogy, made a presentation sharing his knowledge and insights to the film industry and what it

was like working on the set of The Hobbit and acting with a green screen. “Fans were very happy with an autograph and a selfie with the actor,” Forrester said. “Another highlight in the Cosplay Lounge was the Special FX make up demonstrations by, Colin Wilson, and his team from Infinite FX. “The audience watched three people being absolutely transformed into wild and wonderful fantasy creatures with amazing makeup techniques. “It certainly was an action packed day and you couldn’t get more action than the live sports entertainment provided

by the Australian Wrestling Federation. “It definitely was a crowd favourite for all ages,” she added. Other highlights were the interactive workshops in Manga drawing and LEGO building, and the RYSS Bus crew giving DJ deck lessons. Forrester wished to thank all those who partnered with RYSS to deliver the event. “A whopping $33,000 has been raised for RYSS to provide practical support for Central Coast children, young people and families,” she said. Source: Interview, May 27 Briar Forrester, RYSS Dilon Luke, Journalist Builders Licence Number 204179C

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PAGE 26 30 MAY 2019 ARTS & CULTURE CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

Free social French conversation groups, small classes at East Gosford and Bateau Bay Inquires: Renee 0435 028 416 www.afcentralcoast.org.au afcentralcoast@gmail.com

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1156 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420

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CENTRAL COAST HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS CCLC INDOOR BOWLS Mon - Ladies Social Wed Night - Mixed Social Sat - Mixed Social New members welcome - tuition given level 2 Central Coast Leagues Club 4334 3800

GOSFORD NORTH PROBUS CLUB

Meets 4th Tuesday at the Grange Hotel Monthy meeting 4th Tuesday Grange Hotel 10am 4322 5560

FREEMASONS

Who are they? What do they do? Find out about the wolrd’s oldest fraternal organisation and how we help our community. Gosford Masonic Centre 86 Mann St Gosford

ABC - “The Friends”

Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS INC

3rd Sun Monthly Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded senior folk - Details from Geoff 0447 882 150

CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 4353 4988 contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & socialising each w/e. Friendly group monthly programme all areas 0412 200 571 0437 699 366 0407 031 013 50pssg@gmail.com

CENTRAL COAST SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH

(Singles over 55) Luncheons 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly at various licensed venues 0418 772 569 (after 2pm)

U3A CENTRAL COAST

Enjoy a diverse range of courses and activities for seniors. Keep your mind active and make new friends. Your retirement years can be the best years of all. 0408 704 701

www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

VOLUNTEERING CENTRAL COAST

Refer potential volunteers to community organisations. Provide support to volunteers and community organisations. Provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” held regularly. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

GOSFORD AND DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY

WILDLIFE ARC

gosfordorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au

We rescue and care for injured and orphan native animals. 24hr/day, 7days/week.Gen Meeting 3rd Sun Wyoming Community Centre, Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming at 10am 4325 0666

COMMUNITY CENTRES

SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB COMMUNITY CENTRES provide the local community CENTRAL COAST

A non-profit seniors club to help members master computers, tablets, phones and keep up with grand children Friendly Volunteer Helpers scccc@internode.on.net 4307 9421

SENIORS SOCIAL AND FRIENDSHIP CLUB INC Meets 2nd Mon Regular monthly social activities as well as day outings and short breaks away, organised by individual members.

4322 7588 or 0427 404 322

TERRIGAL WAMBERAL RSL SUB-BRANCH

At Breakers Country Club pension and welfare officers available to assist with DVA compensation claims and benefits Wed & Fri 10am – Midday Meetings 2nd Sat 10am 4384 2661 rsl@breakerscc.com.au

CENTRAL COAST 50+ SINGLES SOCIAL GROUP

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www.tccl2001.org

Persons interested in Orchids Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and their culture are invited to join a friendly club and other fibre and fabric 4th Wed, 730pm crafts, community quilting bees Kincumber School of Arts - Day and Night Groups building, Tora Ave, Kincumber 4325 4743 0405 669 707 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS

10.30am-1pm Free Insurance and training provided 0418 203 671

TERRIGAL HAVEN PROBUS CLUB INC

A male only club, meets monthly 10am, 2nd Monday 0407 890 722 mcmillar5@bigpond.com

THE NSW JUSTICES ASSOCIATION INC

Seeking volunteers for added community desks Monday Erina Fair & Imperial Centre Gosford 9am-1pm 5th Monday 2.00 to 5.00pm Tuesday Gosford Court 9.30am-1pm Friday Kincumber Library

with a meeting place and hub for groups, services and information.

GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE AND LEARNING CENTRE

Mon-Fri Chess, Darts, Handicraft, Indoor Bowls, Knitting, Line Dancing, Origami, Painting, Pencil Drawing, Scrabble, Scrapbooking, Sit & Sew, Table Tennis, Ukulele 4304 7065

GOSFORD-NARARA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities - Rooms for Hire 4329 4477 admin@gnnc.com.au

POINT CLARE COMMUNITY HALL

KARIONG NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

• Room Hire • JP Service • Yoga • School holiday programs • Food hampers • Community Garden And much more 4367 7591

SYMPHONY

Counsellors provide free, CENTRAL COAST confidential, professional Community Orchestra service to gamblers, family and welcomes new memberships Early childhood clinic, free friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, to join our ranks. Rehearsals family law advice, active Gosford, The Entrance. every Wednesday 7.30 to playgroup, computer classes, 4344 7992 9.45pm at Erina OOSH services, fitness classes, info@sympnony arts & crafts, over 50’s centralcoast.com.au GROW Support Groups friendship group, youth group, social groups and many more Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome POLITICAL PARTY services. anxiety, depression and 4340 1724 loneliness and to improve wwww.knc.net.au CENTRAL COAST GREENS mental health and well-being. The Central Coast Greens Anonymous, free and open to For a fairer, more transparent TERRIGAL FIFTY PLUS LEISURE AND LEARNING all. Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau and accountable government Bay and Wyong based on democratic principles CENTRE 1800 558 268 Local, state-wide, national Activities include fitness, yoga, www.grow.org.au and international issues and bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, campaigns - Council and line dancing, tai chi, painting, MEALS ON WHEELS parliamentary representation craft and computer classes. Delicious meals delivered free Developing a new economy 43845152 Join us for a midday meal Protecting our environment Help with shopping and Peaceful conflict resolution WYOMING cooking classes Community participation COMMUNITY CENTRE 4363 7111 We meet monthly every 3rd Community Support, Zumba Thu - Details and info: Book Club, Community centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Garden, Facility Hire, EAPA, centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Fine Assistance, Volunteer CENTRAL COAST FAMILY Opportunity, CDAT, OSHC/ AUSTRALIAN LABOR HISTORY SOCIETY INC. Vacation Care PARTY Open Tue to Fri 9.30am Managed by Gosford Regional 2.30pm OURIMBAH/ NARARA Community Services First Sat 9.30 - noon BRANCH 4323 7483 Thur 7pm - 9pm accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au Discussion/action community Other times by appointment. www.gosfordcommunity.org.au issues - 3 levels of 4324 5164 Government www.centralcoastfhs.org.au Niagara Park Primary School admin@centralcoasths.org.au 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 ALCOHOLICS

HISTORY GROUPS

HEALTH GROUPS ANONYMOUS

meet every Wed 12.30pm Someone cares - Anglican Church 3 Mann St Gosford 4323 3890

BETTER HEARING AUSTRALIA CENTRAL COAST

Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits of hearing aids 4321 0275

CENTRAL COAST PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (GOSFORD)

Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Community Garden - Playgroup DYING WITH DIGNITY Craft and Exercise Groups Campaigning to give those Function or Meeting Hire Managed by Gosford Regional suffering unrelievable terminal or incurable illness the choice Community Services to receive legal medical help Enquiries regarding hire to to die. Quarterly meetings, 4323 7483 accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au Erina Fair. www.gosfordcommunity.org.au 02 4369 8053

GREEN POINT COMMUNITY CENTRE

GAMBLING SOLUTIONS

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BRISBANE WATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

• Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270

FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS CENTRAL COAST

For anyone interested in early history or early family histories. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Point Clare Community Hall 2nd Sat 10:30am 4392 1926 4311 6254

MUSIC BRISBANE WATER BRASS Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tues. 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012

COASTAL A CAPPELLA Dynamic award winning women’s a cappella chorus new members always welcome. Music eduction provided Lots of Performance opportunities, or hire us for your next event. 0412 948 450

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FAIRHAVEN SERVICES

Enabling People who live with a disability to achieve their goals and aspirations. Since 1962. Independant Living, community participation, life skills & more NDIS Provider. 4349 5500

SOUNDWAVES

A cappella harmony for Men – new members welcome. Rehearsals Mondays 7.00pm to 9.30pm Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford Ring Max on 4324 3631 or Kieran 4324 1977

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PUBLIC SPEAKING Develop confidence by improving your speaking skills. Meetings are entertaining and educational.

BLUE GUM FLAT TOASTMASTERS

Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227

SERVICE GROUPS INNER WHEEL CLUBS OF CENTRAL COAST

0414 777 748

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ROTARY CLUB OF GOSFORD NORTH

Active community minded club. Many projects focussed on assisting youth. Support our great projects, get involved with our fun club. New member enquiries welcomed Graham Black - 0410 509 071 grahamblack@outlook.com.au

SPECIAL INTEREST CCLC BRIDGE CLUB

Duplicate Bridge-partner not required for most sessions. Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4325 9854

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CENTRAL COAST GOJU-KAI KARATE

Traditional Karate & Self Defence for Teens & Adults No Contracts, Cheap Rates Wamberal - Mon 630pm Kincumber - Thurs 715pm 0417 697 096 www.centralcoastgojukaikarate.com.au

CENTRAL COAST SOARING CLUB INC

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members 14 and up for Training Flying at Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun ( weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB

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

Wyong, Terrigal & Gosford North Clubs Women working together to make a difference and imprive WOMEN’S GROUPS lives while making new friends. Enjoy social outings and community involvment. CENTRAL COAST Wyong Club Meets WOMEN’S HEALTH 3rd Wed 6.30pm CENTRE Terrigal Club Meets Counseling, therapeutic and 3rd Mon 12 noon social groups, workshops, Gosford North domestic violence and abuse 2nd Wed 7pm issues. All services provided by 0417 480 549 or women for women 0407 008 555 4324 2533

LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Leagues Club Make new friends and have fun while serving your community. 0478 959 895

ROTARY CLUB OF GOSFORD

Gosford Golf Club 6pm Thursdays Supporting local and overseas communities come along and share fellowship and fun.

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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL BRISBANE WATER

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

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SPORT PAGE 27C 30 MAY 2019

Premier League Round 9 produced a mixed bag of results

ound 9 of Central Coast Football’s 2019 Battlewin Premier League has produced a mixed bag of results with three draws, all involving at least one of the teams in the topfive, big margin wins to both Killarney District and Wyoming, and a breakthrough win for Gosford City.

Wyoming continued to build momentum in their fixture against Toukley, with another dominant performance securing their fourth straight win and moving them into a season-high fourth place on the ladder. Once again the platform for the win was built on a rocksolid defence, with Goalkeeper, Thomas Coventry, behind a back four led by player and Coach, Ian McAndrew, keeping a clean sheet for the fourth match in a row. Toukley began strongly mounting a number of attacks, however, by the 10th minute, Wyoming had taken control and would dominate for the remainder of the match. After a couple of missed opportunities, a superb through ball from, Sam Dooley, found, Ben Farrell, who slotted home a neat goal. With the tireless, Matt Hall, controlling the midfield and feeding, Jared McNee, down the left wing, the Gunners’ defence was under threat, and it was this combination that led to Farrell’s second goal in the 38th minute. Only a brilliant save by Toukley’s ,Bailey Viset, kept his team’s deficit to two at the break. As they’d done in the first half, the visitors attacked early in the second term before the Tigers again took over, with Viset again keeping his team in contention with another fine save in the 63rd minute. Shortly afterwards though, the constant pressure told and a goal to Dooley from a goalmouth scramble gave Wyoming the comfort of a 3-0

lead, further settled when the Gunners went down to 10 men with, Jarrod Bowman, sent off for a second bookable offence. A superb long ball from, Ian McAndrew, then found the speedy Farrell, who beat Viset one-on-one to complete his first-ever top-grade hat-trick. Wyoming have a number of talented youngsters in their BPL squad and 16-year-old substitute, Conor Fitzpatrick, showed his class sending a through ball to, Matt Hall, who found Dooley to complete a well-deserved brace, before,, Jared McNee capped off an outstanding match with his sixth goal of the season just before full-time. Berkeley Vale and Terrigal ended their fixture in a 3 all stalemate. It was a crucial match for both clubs in the battle for the finals series spots, with both teams going in with similar recent inconsistent form. In what was destined to be a typical game of two halves, Terrigal were well on top in the first half but were denied until just before the half-time break by a series of excellent saves from Wombats’ custodian, Steve ‘Ham’ Grimmett. The breakthrough eventually came in the 42nd minute when, Josh Menzies, up against his former team for the first time, scored from a goalmouth scramble. Although Berkeley Vale fought back strongly going into the second half they went 2-0 down after 14 minutes when, Anthony Pace, scored from a headed cross. A direct free kick goal from, Damian Lobb, then got Berkeley back into contention, and then the big defender scored again, this time from a corner, to level the match at 2-2. Terrigal then regained the lead with, Cameron Wilkinson, scoring from the penalty spot before, Troy Mumford, had the final say with a brilliant freekick goal to wrap things up with a 3 for 3 draw. Avoca and Woongarrah descended on Pluim Park for their Round 9 clash.

Avoca headed into the match after a huge result last weekend, defeating highflying Southern and Ettalong United 4-1, whilst Woongarrah dispatched Gosford City by the same margin. Typical of both sides, the match was well contested from the opening whistle, however, chances were at a premium, with neither side able to find the net throughout the match. Avoca probably shaded the contest in terms of goal scoring opportunities, but couldn’t find the breakthrough they needed and saw the whistle blow at fulltime on a nil all draw. Overall, the Sharks must be happy with their recent returns however, collecting four points from a possible six against two of the top three sides on the competition table. Gosford City welcomed Kanwal to Gavenlock Oval for a match of huge significance in the relegation battle so early in the season. Sitting in last place with just a solitary point heading into the match, the Dragons were in desperate need of the three points to ensure they didn’t lose touch of the top 10 and their spot in the BPL next season. Gosford started the match brightly, showing plenty of attacking intent throughout the first half, however, Kanwal marshalled them well, limiting them to only half chances in front of goal. The Bulls then managed to grab a goal through, Ryan Oehmto, seeing them into the break with a 1-0 lead. The Dragons returned from the sheds after the break knowing that they needed a result from this match, and they found an equaliser early in the second half from the boot of top scorer, Jesse Parnell, his ninth of the season, drawing his side level as they looked to go in hunt of a winner and taking him to the top of the BPL Golden Boot ladder. However, rather than lift the Gosford City side, the goal seemed to rouse more of a response from the Bulls as

they began to put the young Gosford side under significant pressure. If it were not for Goalkeeper, Jack Arigho, the Dragons could have found themselves staring down the barrel of an eighth defeat of the season, however, Arigho stood tall, pulling off two exceptional saves to keep his side in the match. Gosford then managed to find the winner from, Boden Addy, after some great work down the right from, Dylan and Bradyn Todhunter. Securing the three points was vital for the Gosford City side, with the win leaving them just one point from safety. East Gosford and Southern and Ettalong United faced off

at Hylton Moore Oval in their Round 9 fixture, with both sides coming off losses in Round 8. The Rams are winless since their Round 5 victory over Kanwal, picking up just 1 point courtesy of a draw with Killarney since then, whilst Southern unexpectedly suffered defeat in their match with Avoca last week. In what was a hard fought first half, chances were at a premium, however Southern and Ettalong managed to find the breakthrough as, James Steer, found the net to give the Lions an early lead. East Gosford began to grow into the game as the first half progressed, and they managed

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AMBULANCE, POLICE, FIRE 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

Accommodation

Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Regional Youth Support Services 4323 2374 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Neleh House 4340 1052 Elandra Women and Children’s Refuge 4396 4263 Kara Women and Children’s Refuge 4323 1709 Coimba Mens Refuge 4324 7239 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Wyong Youth Refuge 4351 1922 Youth Angle 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027 Maya Young Womens Refuge 4323 1636 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal Rescue

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Counselling

Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Emergency

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to find an avenue back into the contest through, Robbie Walton. It was last season’s Golden Boot winner’s third of the campaign, and it sent his side to the sheds at the break with a share of the points. Predictably, the second half was just as competitive as the first, with both sides throwing everything they could at the other to try and find a winner. There was to be late chances for both sides to steal the points, however neither were able to find the breakthrough, with the match ending 1-1.

Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4323 5599 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Crisis Services and Helplines

Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321

Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Net work 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 011 046 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Family and Relationships

Parents Helpline 132 055 Central Coast Family Support Service 4340 1099 Horizons (For men with children) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Health

Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

Problems, Habits & Addiction

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Five medals won at international canoe cup

Terrigal in third place after two rounds of IRB Premiership Series

errigal Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) has placed third during Round 2 of the 2019 Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Premiership Series.

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taking part in the 2019 Series, with their only podium performance from Round 2 being the Rookie Surf Rescue, where they placed first. With two more rounds to go in the series, Terrigal stands a good chance of upsetting second placed Caves Beach, with just two points separating them on the ladder. They’ll face a tougher challenge in toppling first placed Kiama Downs SLSC who have been the dominant club in both rounds of the competition. North Avoca are currently sitting in 16th place on the ladder and they’ll be hard pressed to even break into the top 10 with zero points to their name at the conclusion of Round 2. Source: Media release, May 21 Sally Mac, SLS NSW

Riley Fitzsimmons (first from left) and Jordan Wood on the podium

hree members of the Avoca Kayak Club have kicked off their campaigns in the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup.

The result saw Littlehales qualify straight through to the final where he just missed out on the bronze to the Russian Federation’s, Leonid Krylov Fitzsimmons was one of team Australia’s medallists, taking out silver in the K2 500 with teammate, Jordan Wood. Fitzsimmons and Wood also qualified for the finals of the Men’s K2 1000, ending their campaign in sixth place. The successful comeback to the international circuit for Olympic bronze medallist, Tame, was another highlight of the round for team Australia. Tame started strong, qualifying for the K1 500 finals, where he’d go on to place sixth. After a long battle with injury, Tame was unsure if he’d even be able to compete in the Cup let alone make the finals. “It’s been an eventful couple

Avoca’s, Lachlan Tame, Riley Fitzsimmons and Dylan Littlehales, all contested the opening round of the 2019 Cup in Poznan, Poland, from May 23-26. The opening round of the Cup saw Australia’s sprint paddlers win one gold and two silver medals, as well as, one silver and one bronze medal in the paracanoe classes. The team battled windy conditions on day one of the competition, with Littlehales leading the charge for Australia’s Paracanoe team with a second place finish behind Brazil’s, Caio Ribeiro De Carvalho, in their heat of the Men’s KL3.

of years, but it was nervewracking this morning getting that first heat out of the way,” Tame said. “It’s awesome to be back, and an honour to represent your country. “Even after the qualifier, I had to question if I wanted to do it anymore, and put myself all through that hurt, it’s a different level of hurt. “But it was good, I’m happy and I’m loving it. “I want to do hard work. “I want to be in that K4 500 team. “I want to take it to the Germans, they’re the best,” Tame said. The team is now preparing for Round 2 of the Cup which moves to Duisburg, Germany, in June. Source: Media release, May 27 Phil Jones, Paddle Australia

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Carmichael and Buchan reach quarterfinals in Bali World Surf League event

Wade Carmichael

Adrian Buchan

voca pro surfers, Wade Carmichael and Adrian Buchan, both ended their run in the World Surf League Championship Tour Corona Bali Protected competition in the quarterfinals. Both Carmichael and Buchanan survived seeding and elimination rounds to

qualify for the quarterfinals. Carmichael took to the surf first in heat one of the quarterfinals. He found himself up against Brazil’s, Michael Rodrigues, in a battle to determine who would move into the semifinals. Rodrigues started the round with the stronger opening wave with a 4.83 to Carmichael’s opening 2.33.

TIDE CHART FORT DENISON

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.

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0547 1.48 0500 1.47 1154 0.53 1116 0.56 THU 1742 1.57 FRI 1820 1.66 SAT 2354 0.68 0123 0.51 0206 0.44 0715 1.49 0800 1.49 SUN 1308 0.50 MON 1347 0.50 TUE 2017 1.92 1937 1.85 0430 0.35 0339 0.35 0939 1.45 1032 1.43 WED 1516 0.53 THU 1606 0.57 FRI 2147 1.97 2236 1.95 0620 0.39 0026 1.82 1227 1.39 0719 0.41 SAT 1800 0.66 SUN 1330 1.40 MON 1905 0.69 0340 1.61 0233 1.67 0914 0.44 1007 0.45 TUE 1536 1.52 WED 1632 1.61 THU 2131 0.67 2242 0.62

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0039 0.59 0631 1.49 1230 0.51 1859 1.76 0251 0.38 0848 1.47 1430 0.51 2101 1.96 0523 0.36 1128 1.40 1700 0.61 2329 1.90 0128 1.74 0818 0.43 1434 1.45 2017 0.70 0442 1.56 1056 0.45 1725 1.70 2346 0.55

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Both surfers appeared to be going for quantity over quality, with Carmichael posting eight waves in total and Rodrigues seven. The majority of these waves earned both surfers negligible points, with five of Carmichael’s waves scoring below 1 point and three of Rodgrigues’ also registering under 1 point. In the end, it came down to two big point waves for both surfers, with Carmichael’s 5.10 and 4.83 not enough to beat Rodgrigues’ 4.83 and 5.37. All up, Carmichael ended his run in the Corona Bali Protected with a 9.93 and was eliminated by Rodgrigues’ 10.20. Buchan fared better than Carmichael in his semi-final decider against Japan’s, Kanoa Igarashi, with both surfers posting six waves a piece with consistent scores throughout. Sadly for Buchan, two wave scores that registered below 1 point allowed Igarashi to inch ahead of him in the total, with the Japanese competitor knocking him out of contention with his final wave posting of 6.50, bringing him up to 11.17 compared to Buchan’s 10.10. The result saw Carmichael, Buchan and the other eliminated quarterfinalists place fifth. Igarashi would go on to take out the competition. Source: Media release, May 27 World Surf League Media

Women’s Premier League round 6 saw plenty of goals

ound 6 of Central Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League saw plenty of goals across the fixture list, whilst the race for the 2019 Golden Boot also heated up, with three players now sharing the lead on nine goals after six matches.

Gosford City returned to winning ways in their match, whilst competition leaders, Ettalong and Kanwal also both secured crucial wins. Elsewhere, Terrigal managed a hard-fought victory over Kincumber, whilst Umina notched up a routine victory over Woongarrah. Gosford City and Toukley faced off at Gavenlock Oval on Sunday afternoon with the Dragons looking to bounce back from their loss to Kanwal in Round 5. Toukley headed into the match on the back of their first defeat of the season, losing 4-1 to leaders Southern and Ettalong United, remaining in the hunt for their first win of the season after opening the campaign with four draws. They were to open the scoring in this contest with, Marley Harrison, getting on the scoresheet early to give the Gunners the lead. The defending premiers responded well to falling behind, piling on the pressure to find an equaliser before grabbing a second shortly before half time to ensure they finished the half in the ascendancy. With Toukley chasing the match, the second half was predictably open, with both sides trading chances at either end, however neither seemed to be able to find the breakthrough. That was until Gosford City found the back of the net in the 85th minute to put the game to bed and secure the three competition points. Gosford’s, Brittni Nicol, ended with a brace, taking her into a share of the lead in the competition’s Golden Boot standings, with nine for the season so far, whilst, Michelle Brett, managed her sixth of the

campaign. The win sees Gosford City back into sixth position, just one point adrift from the final’s positions. In what was certainly the marquee fixture of the round, second placed Kanwal welcomed third placed East Gosford to Wadalba Sports Complex. East Gosford headed into the match after dispatching Woongarrah last weekend, whilst Kanwal remain undefeated after five rounds, seeing off Gosford City 3-2 last time out. The Rams started the better of the two sides and found the first goal of the contest through, Sophie Holliday, in the 15th minute. The opening goal would have arrived earlier had it not been for Bulls’ Goalkeeper, Kim Burke, who made some good early saves. Kanwal hit back quickly to bring the scores level, before East Gosford again hit the front after, Ella Girling, was found free in the penalty area, making no mistake with her finish to see her side head to the sheds 2-1 up. The Bulls returned from halftime ready to fight their way back into the lead. Kanwal continued to put East Gosford under considerable pressure and they finally found the breakthrough as Ballard completed her brace with a composed finish, bringing her side back level. With the match perfectly poised, both sides went after the all important goal that would likely seal the three points. East Gosford had a big chance blocked before they rattled the cross bar and would rue that missed opportunity as Kanwal raced down the other

end and found the winner through top-scorer, Hayley Green, as she slotted home her seventh of the campaign in the dying minutes of the match. Fifth placed Terrigal United faced off with sixth placed Kincumber in their fixture, as both sides looked to close the gap between themselves and the top four positions. Kincumber entered the fixture without a loss in their previous two fixtures, whilst Terrigal suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat last round at the hands of Umina. Terrigal opened the scoring in this encounter with the prolific, Kate Cheyne, floating a ball into the area that found, Indiana Moyes, who made no mistake to send the Terrigal side into the lead after 25 minutes. Both sides continued to fight hard before Kincumber managed to find the equaliser on the stroke of half-time, courtesy of a, Sophie Piltz, corner that found, Jordyn Toms-Wedge, for her first goal of the season. Iin the 65th minute, Terrigal found themselves in front once again after another goal from a set piece. Similarly to their opener, Cheyne floated in another great ball with, Casey O’Hara, the beneficiary this time, netting her first of the season, to give Terrigal the lead, one that they would hold onto for the remaining 25 minutes to ensure they secured the three points. In the final match of the round, tenth placed Kariong United were butchered by Southern and Ettalong in an 8-1 bloodbath at James Browne Oval. Source: Website, May 23 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

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ound 7 of the away to the better start and Central Coast early on led by 14 points to nil. However, later in the first half Rugby Union the match did even out on the Competition saw more scoreboard, but Ourimbah did enthralling rugby, still go to the halftime break highlighted by the match leading by 19 points to 10. under the stars at The hree young paddlers It was a deserved lead but Haven Oval, where from Avoca Kayak one that really gave neither Terrigal defeated Avoca Club were part of and the losing rink team. Woy Woy Bowling Club team held any real confidence of A meat rafﬂe was also held. its inaugural Tuesday Mixed Beach by 39 points to 0. victory the contingent Paddle at that stage. It is planned that this of will now Bowls on Tuesday, July 28. continue as Australia a weeklyathletes event, with Play commenced at 1pm with that However, Ourimbah quickly are welcome. all bowlers The score indicates an easy 40 bowlers out playing a game of Media release, 29 Jul 2015 took out the 2019 Asia triples. victory for Terrigal, but they asserted itself in the second Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy At the end of play, prizes half. were Women’s Sprint Bowling Club Pacific Cup, certainly did for not get easy. awarded theit winning rink team After scoring an early try to after a gruelling three It was a hard fought and physical clash throughout, increase their lead to 24 points day campaign on New with many players taking some to 10, they continued on for Zealand’s Lake Karapiro, knocks and bruises throughout the remainder of the half to on May 10-12.

Inaugural mixed bowls

post a further 12 points. the 80 minutes. The Asia Pacific Cup is It was a strong performance The match was played a regatta for junior and by Ourimbah and a deserved before a huge crowd at Terrigal developing canoe sprint win. and the pleasant evening athletes in the Under 16, Kariong never gave up. conditions made viewing very Under 18 and Under 21 age Gosford continued their very comfortable for all concerned. Terrigal took the lead early good season with a pleasing on and were never headed in victory over Warnervale by the match, but Avoca Beach 32 points to 7 at Gosford did make them work for every Showground. Gosford were always in point. control in this match. Terrigal did score six tries They went to the halftime to nil and in reality that was he 2019 Honda/ a well-deserved victory and break leading by 15 points to The Construction ensured that they remained 7 and maintained their grip on Competitors in the inaugural Woy Woy mixed bowls Team competition Central Coast the match in the second half. undefeated this season. In that second period, they Cup motorcycle meeting It was a most successful night game of rugby before were able to score a further 17 staged at the Allen Park Somersby, a huge crowd, but it was points and at the same time racetrack, Terrigal who continued on their were able to keep Warnervale over May 25-26, turned scoreless. undefeated run. out to be a family affair, aboard Central It towed was a strong and confident Marine Rescue has Ourimbah also maintained withCoast two22. brothers The rescue boat was then a six-metre half-cabin performance by the home their undefeated record this assigned to locate and secure two claiming the major runabout with two people on large logs deemed hazards to safe one that maintained season when theysouth defeatedof team board from theand Rip honours. navigation seen around the Rip Bridge Davistown. positionarea. on Kariong by to 36 points to 10 at their spot in thirdBridge The motor had failed on Sunday, located. One was the competition table.The logs were Ourimbah Park. Connor and Harrison Ryan June 7,Rugby at around 9:15am, and described as “huge”. they required help to get back to were the major winners at They were placed ashore for This was also a very good the ramp adjacent to Davistown Source: removal by Council. this year’s Cup, taking out Public game of Wharf. rugby. Media release, 8 June 2015 Media release, May 27 The tow was completed by Rescue the Cole, Senior Marine and Junior titles It was Ourimbah Mr who Karl got Liepa, LarryMr Thomson, Central Coast Ron Mr Al Howes, NSW Central Coast Unit Rugby Union respectively. Paul Oliver and Mr Bruce Larking

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Australia’s 2019 Asia Pacific Sprint Cup team

groups, and is the result of country during the Cup. silver in the MK2 200 and gold an international collaboration Both Smith and Cunningham in the Under 21 Mixed Relay between Paddle Australia, contested the Under 21 (shared with Smith). Canoe Racing New Zealand Division for team Australia and Allen contested the Under 16 and the Japan Canoe earned several medals each Division. Federation, with the aim to during the campaign. His results included: silver in create an event for developing Smith’s medals included: a the MK2 1000, gold in the MK4 athletes in the Asia Pacific gold in the WK4 500, gold in the 500, gold in the MK4 200 and region. Under 21 Mixed Relay (which a silver in the MK2 200. Team Australia won 30 she shared with Cunningham), All 34 members of team gold, 26 silver and 17 bronze silver in the WK2 500, silver Australia medalled at the event medals to win the Asia Pacific in the WK4 500 and bronzes which saw them take out this Cup ahead of New Zealand’s in the WK1 500 and Under 21 year’s Cup, retaining it for the canoe sprint team in second Mixed K4 200. second year running. and Japan following in third. Cunningham’s results From left Glen Simington, Dale Phillips and Dick Nowland with Scott Source: Jemma Smith, Fletcher included: gold in MK4 500, Media release, May 15 Cunningham and Ashby Allen, silver in the Under 21 Mixed Phil Jones, Paddle Australia represented the club and their K4 200, gold in the MK4 200,

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Connor and Harrison Ryan dominate motorcycle meet

26 teams ﬁnally made it onto the The 2015 Umina Kingﬁsher greens. Carnival, held on Thursday, The start was delayed Friday July 16 and Friday, July 17 due to continuing problems with was played in the worst the weather, however conditions conditions that organisers improved once again and despite could recall in the 44the bitterly cold winds and year history of the bowls threatening skies, dominated all threethe games Junior Motorcycle Club’s, Col “Connor Ryan added to his brothers other competition. were completed and results

impressive record downpour so far this ﬂAdams. senior classes of racing on the An initial ooded all decided. three greens requiring matches to The winners of the year by putting his name on that carnival provided The winbut for Connor came two-day meeting be played on only two greens were a composite team, with lead the honour roll of Senior Cup straight after Harrison scored plenty of excitement for fans,” winners, in doing so lowering an even more clear cut win Adams said. the colours of three-time in the Junior Cup final, ahead Source: winner, David Smith, with, of interstate visitors, Tristian Media release, May 27 Peter Smith, coming home in Adamson and Remmie Fyffe. Col Adams, Central Coast third place,” said Central Coast Junior Motorcycle Club “Connor Ryan and the Smith

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