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Council has commenced proceedings against the EPA and Verde Terra

n the latest development on the issue of the controversial landfill at Mangrove Mountain, Central Coast Council has commenced proceedings in the Land and Environment Court (LEC) against both the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and site owners Verde Terra.

The Council will seek to have set aside variations to Environment Protection Licences granted by the EPA between 2003 and 2012 in relation to the landfill operations. Verda Terra has commenced its own proceedings in the Court, claiming it can conduct waste disposal to the landfill without the need to obtain

The landfill issue has been ongoing for more than 15 years

further development consent, other than for what it considers to be minor alterations. But Council claims that development consent granted by the former Gosford Council in 1998 for the remodelling of the existing golf course does not authorise the scale, location and nature of waste disposal and other landfill activities on the site. The matter has been the subject of protracted Development Application revisions and LEC proceedings over many years, with huge community concerns over the possible effect of the landfill operation on the Coast’s water supply. Mountains District Association has applauded the latest proceedings brought by Council to the LEC, but says they should be considered in the light of other actions

involving the landfill site currently before the Court. “In August, 2018, Verde Terra lodged an appeal against the EPA for the EPA’s refusal of Verde Terra’s application to have the environment protection licence (at the site) varied,” Association spokesman, Stephen Goodwin, said. “Council sought and was successful in being joined with the EPA as a party in this action (which is yet to be determined). “In late December, 2018, Verde Terra lodged a new DA with Council, which Council deemed a Designated Development requiring a new Environmental Impact Statement. “This resulted in Verde Terra commencing new legal proceedings (in April)

appealing the ‘deemed refusal’ of the DA and seeking relief from the requirement for any further development consent at Mangrove Mountain Landfill. “Complex doesn’t even start to describe this mess. “If Central Coast Council is successful in this new action against the EPA, then no licence, no landfilling. “That would please the community, knowing that the water catchment and the Central Coast water supply could at last be made safe from further importation of toxic waste material.” Goodwin said the Association had been calling on Council to challenge the validity of the 1998 development consent against the significantly expanded operations which have occurred since, for some years.

The landfill is situated behind the golf course at Mangrove Mountain

“After all this time, it is encouraging to see Council commence new legal proceedings on the matter of the development consent,” he said. “The first hearing date is on July 12. “At long last, the original 1998 development consent will get its day in Court. “It is a very complex matter that is going to be an interesting contest. “We will have our fingers crossed for a just outcome that the community has requested for a long time.” The landfill has been idle since 2014. In October, 2018, then NSW Minister for the Environment, Danielle Upton, failed to support a recommendation from the Energy from Waste Technology Parliamentary

Inquiry for an independent inquiry to investigate the operation, regulation and approvals of the landfill. Attempts to contact Verde Terra for comment were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Mountains District Association has launched a crowdfunding campaign through the chuffed. org platform to cover the costs of potentially joining with legal actions and undertaking analyses of contaminating pollutants and interpretation of water samples from the landfill and watercourses and dams downstream of it. Source: NSW Government Response to Recommendations, Sep 18, 2018 Danielle Upton, NSW Environment Minister Media statement, Jul 5 Central Coast Council Media release, Jul 7 Mountain Districts Association

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The proposal would see 260 apartment units in the five towers over six, eight and 12 levels, and two levels of basement parking providing 423 spaces on a 2.3ha site. The Department has issued the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the project, to be assessed as a State Significant Development, with applicant JWD Developments having two years to lodge a Development Application and an Environmental Impact Statement. While the proposal exceeds height controls applying to the land, variations to height restrictions will be considered through the design review process. In an Architectural Design Statement, ADG Architects said the site, at 87-89 John Whiteway Dr, was unique in that it was well positioned as a viewing platform, was protected by bushland and yet still connected to the CBD. “Often CBDs are places of disconnection and isolation for residents, however, we

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designed to reflect the natural topography with the utilisation of green roofs and other elements. The development would aim to cater for families, first home buyers and downsizers. Major features would include luxury pools and decking, raised planters, active turf areas, communal outdoor dining, a coastal bushland walk, golf putting greens and rooftop gardens. AGD Architects principal, Anthony Kelly, said the development would be “not like anything in Gosford at the moment”. “It is extremely important to integrate the community up there already and also the landscape,” Kelly said. “We are now starting to work through the EIS and DA process and we’re targeting approval within 12 months, with construction hopefully to start late next year. “There is a lot of work to be done, from detailed design to engineering and environment work.” JWD Developments is a commercial and residential construction company specialising in apartment and nursing home conversions as well as residential home construction and refurbishment.

An aerial view of the proposed site, showing location of the five towers

believe that this site will create a unique lifestyle for future residents,” the statement said. “Through landscaped vistas and small footprint design, the

buildings will allow the site to be activated via numerous outdoor amenities.” These would range from communal gathering/meeting

areas, such as bocce and tennis courts, to elegant walkways blending into the natural environment. The towers would be of

slender design, offering view corridors to Rumbalara, Presidents Hill and Brisbane Water, the statement said. The facades would be

Source: NSW Planning Department Major Projects site, Jun 6 Interview, Jun 7 Anthony Kelly, Principal, ADG Architects

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Toxic working environment, mass resignations and multi bed closures at aged care facility

staff member from Casuarina Grove Aged Care Facility, Hamlyn Terrace, claims that the facility has become a “hidden hell hole” and believes that it is destined for closure, which could see some of the region’s highest care elderly displaced. According to the staffer, who did not wish to be named for fear of retribution, behind closed doors, Casuarina Grove was on a downward spiral, with secret bed closures, declining patient care standards and warring staff. Casuarina Grove is the largest of the Specialist Supported Living (SSL) facilities operated by Family and Community Services (FACS) NSW. According to FACS, the 100 bed purpose built facility was opened in 2011 and specialises in providing 24-hour support for people with an intellectual disability and complex ageing related needs, and was the first of its kind to be built in NSW. The staffer said concerns first emerged when management closed 20 beds abruptly and with little explanation. The staffer said the

beds, which are located in Units 5 and 6, had been shut for at least six months, and as a result, new resident admissions had also effectively been capped. “We were told the Units had been closed for renovations but they’re not even 10 years old and neither myself or any staff member that I’ve spoken to about it has seen any activity in those Units since they were closed,” the staffer said. They said Casuarina Grove was currently operating in a state of limbo and that unbeknownst to the general public, the facility

All is not what it seems at Casuarina Grove had been on the market The staffer said many for sale since 2017, a staff members faced daily claim they believe elicits bullying and intimidation further questions over the at the hands of an “inner bed closures. circle” of staff members “It (being for sale) just in these Units. proves the renovation “A hierarchy has formed excuse was bogus. amongst the Registered “The closure was Nurses, Assistants in implemented to help Nursing and the Unit streamline a handover if Manager and staff on the place ever sells,” the the outer, or who speak up about issues, face staffer said. According to the staffer, character assassination the current state of and routine bullying,” the affairs has led to several staffer said. They said that despite disputes between staff and management which staff members bringing concerns to has allowed a “culture of their fear and intimidation” to management, the covert be entrenched in certain nature of the issue Units at Casuarina Grove. allowed it to fester and has resulted in several

resignations. “The issue here is that they protect each other and substantiate each other’s claims about false incidents with other staff members. “This makes it extremely difficult to actually make a complaint about their behaviour and conduct stick,” the staffer said. According to the staffer, the issue has gotten so bad that this inner circle is now directly compromising the safety of residents, staff and the wider Hamlyn Terrace, Warnervale and Wadalba communities. The staffer alleges that

a member of the inner circle, who is an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), has been showing up to work intoxicated and that management have been going to great lengths to excuse her behaviour. “This AIN drives to Casuarina Grove, completely and utterly drunk and arrives incapable of doing anything. “She has shown a reckless abandon for her own life and the lives of others and amazingly, to the best of my knowledge, she has faced no disciplinary action for her conduct,” the staffer said. “What’s more is that management have been aware of this behaviour, as multiple staff members have put in complaints, but have done nothing about it. “I know of multiple occasions where this AIN arrived drunk and was allowed to sleep it off or the Unit Manager arranged a taxi to take her home. “I’ve even been told that other staff members have been directed to drive this AIN back to her home in Wadalba. “How has this been allowed to go on?” the staffer said.

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Medium density plan for Woy Woy A radius of one kilometre around Woy Woy would be designated “medium density residential” under a plan being considered by Central Coast Council.

Woy Woy is one of five strategic centres identified in a draft urban plan that may eventually lead to a new local environment plan, the guidelines used for the assessment of development applications. The town centres, with a radius of one kilometre, will “offer high amenity settings for medium density residential and maintain their distinctive characters” according to the draft plan which goes to council tonight (June 24). If passed by the councillors, the draft urban spatial plan will go on public exhibition for 60 days and council will undertake community workshops in each of eight planning precincts identified in the local strategic planning statement that is part of the plan. Woy Woy town centre is within one of those eight planning precincts. The entire peninsula is part of the one West Brisbane Water and Peninsula planning area. Priorities for Woy Woy town centre include adopting a strategic plan to support population growth that will not generate unsustainable traffic impacts, while protecting the scenic quality and character of the area. But it will also promote housing densities that will encourage socially diverse population and short stay accommodation “in a manner that does not impact connections and movement as well as limiting growth in environmental hazard areas”. Also, it wants to encourage revitalisation of Woy Woy through the development of a “cohesive domain approach strategy that supports a pleasant and safe town centre with housing, jobs, services, community facilities and entertainment for residents and visitors”. Umina will be a town centre, providing low to mid-rise living with some medium density housing

as part of mixed-use areas in the commercial centre. Specifically, Umina’s priorities will be the creation of a civic area through enhancement of the useability of public space in the centre and providing safe public realm ensuring functionality for wide cross section of the community. “Key attractors” will be connected by maximizing opportunities for ecological and environmental sustainability including rainwater recycling, energy efficiency, and cycling. It will capitalize on amenity benefits by improving relationship between public and private spaces to the benefit of the public while fostering community ownership and approval as part of the renewal process and business community. Another priority will be creating opportunity for innovative development and design. Ettalong Beach has been designated a village with a range of 600 metres from the centre. Priorities identified in the draft are to support local business and retain the existing amenity. The built form is meant to be low to medium rise development with a focus on town houses and villa development. The vision in the draft is the first stage in developing council’s local strategic planning statement which it must deliver by July 2020 under State Government rules and which leads to a comprehensive local environment plan - and that’s the plan that sets development guidelines. As part of a separate process, character statements about places will be developed under a comprehensive review of the Central Coast Development Control Plan – another planning instrument. Council will identify actions required for achieving the planning priorities, as well as the basis on which it will monitor and report on the implementation of those actions. The State Government required all merged councils to develop an integrated vision which included

prioritised land use planning. Council’s draft plan aims to provide the framework for the coast’s growth and development over the next 20 years but it sits inside the directions of the NSW State Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 and council’s own Community Strategic Plan 2018. Its role is to provide a clear direction for strategic planning instruments “to deliver housing diversity, transport improvements, a protected natural environment, infrastructure upgrades, economic and social vitality desired by the community, without compromising the identity, quality and nature of Central Coast living”, according to the report to council. These directions include revitalising town centres, upgrading public spaces and creating new housing types and improving “movement” networks and to “transform neighbourhoods into inclusive, adaptable, resilient and smart hubs of growth”. The report to the councillors says: “The draft Plan will ensure that the Central Coast of tomorrow will grow into a World Class Region that is smart, green and liveable with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility. “Gosford Regional Centre will become a Living City Centre that acts as the Capital of the Central Coast, providing regional facilities and a positive local identity. “Our other Centres will thrive with more living and working opportunities, providing key services to surrounding communities. Importantly, our communities will be physically connected through appropriate infrastructure and socially connected through strong relationships and sense of unity.” The report states that Woy Woy peninsula has had a population growth of between 0.5 per cent to one per cent in the years 2011 to 2016 and the same percentage growth is forecast for the next 10 years. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 24 Jun 2019

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The Rotary Club of Umina Beach will hold its Central Coast Youth Charity Gala Ball at Gosford RSL on November 9.

Proceeds of the evening will go to the Top Blokes Foundation, a men and boys social, educational and mental health organisation. Outgoing Rotary club president Mr Paul Quinn said: “The Top Blokes Foundation supports over 400 young males on the Central Coast each year, through mentoring and social education programs across primary schools, high schools and in the wider community. “Young males who engage in

the program are improving their mental health and reducing their risk-taking behaviours. “On the Coast, the Top Blokes team are aiming to reach an additional 200 young males through their programs in 2020 and your attendance at the Ball will help us raise the funds they need to achieve this,” Mr Quinn said. Mr Quinn said he anticipated “a fun evening with fantastic food and wine and a band that is sure to keep you dancing all night long”. The club is currently seeking sponsors for the event. SOURCE: Newsletter, 19 Jun 2019 Simon Darwin, Rotary Club of Umina Beach

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Gosford CBD developments update

ust a year ago the Gosford skyline was full of the sight of cranes at work on a variety of major projects which were to kickstart the rejuvenation of the city centre.

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But in recent months, many of the cranes have disappeared, as some projects have been completed while progress on several other key proposals has stagnated. The completion of the ATO, the finance building and Bonython Tower, at opposite ends of Mann St, were a promising start to the rejuvenation, but several major projects, including the Waterside and Mariner Plaza developments, seem to have come to a standstill. Raine and Horne Commercial, Central Coast, Sales Agent, Andrew Dunn, thinks the property market is “on its way back” following recent State and Federal elections. “We could potentially see more developments moving forward as the market recovers,” Dunn said. A major stumbling block for the larger projects, he said, could be attributed to changes to the “sunset clause” for “off the plan sales” made in recent years in NSW. The sunset clause is used when buyers purchase “off the plan”, as is common with many high rise residential developments and the clause sets a time by which a development must be completed. “Historically, either the buyer or the seller was entitled to withdraw from the property

sale if the development was not finished by that date,” Dunn said. “In the last Sydney property boom, some developers were holding back completion of projects so they could take the property back and sell it for a higher price. “To protect purchasers and the integrity of ‘off the plan sales’, the State Government made changes to the legislation. “Unfortunately, one of these protections was that the maximum sunset period be two years. “Many of these larger developments in Gosford can’t be completed in two years, so developers need to fund the project commencement without any pre-sales. “At present, the market depth and availability of project funding make this scenario far too risky for a developer to entertain,” Andrew Dunn said. But CKDS Architecture

Director, Caine King, said he hoped to see an increase in development applications as business confidence restores. “There was a bit of a stall in DAs following the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong councils,” King said. “There wasn’t much confidence in the market of being able to get larger projects off the ground.” King said new State planning controls introduced in 2018 were helping to build confidence. “We have seen a little bit more interest since the State and Federal elections and we hope to see even more DAs lodged,” he said. “Everything we see being built now is from (approvals) five years ago or so. “We still need new developers coming in to keep the market flowing.” Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council’s planned Cultural Precinct, to comprise

ready. A spokesman said Council’s expansion and upgrade of the Gosford CBD water and sewage system was on track to be delivered over the next five years, involving upgrades to existing water and sewer infrastructure as well as new infrastructure in key areas across the CBD area. These include two new sewer pump stations, new connections to the President’s Hill reservoir zone and to the Gosford Hospital redevelopment, new lower pressure sewer systems to the Gosford Racecourse, and 7.7km of water mains and 6.4km of sewer mains. Council has also rolled out more than 260 parking sensors a regional library, performance either sit on the land or sell it.” in the CBD, following on from centre and linking walkways Smith said new planning the successful implementation on a block bounded by Mann controls set by the State of car parking sensors in The and Donnison Sts, would Government might not be “the Haven and Surf Club at Terrigal be “an important project to right mix” for Gosford. in 2018. stimulate activity” in the CBD. The Government introduced “The installation of sensors Confirmation of the exact its State Environmental helps residents and visitors site is expected later this year, Planning Policy (SEPP), identify available parking once commercial negotiations covering Gosford CBD, in through the ParkSpot (Central have been completed. October, 2018. Coast NSW) app,” the “The completion of the “I believe the government spokesman said. ATO building and others in should have been more “Using real time data, the CBD have already made modest in its controls,” Smith ParkSpot displays areas a difference, and hopefully, said. of available, restricted and these things, combined with “Just going higher is not unrestricted parking in the the Gosford Hospital expansion necessarily viable. streets of the Gosford CBD. and a projected university Prior to the government campus, will bring in more setting new planning controls, The sensors run between people and stimulate local developers were already Donnison St and Erina St, and Baker St and Albany St North. business,” Smith said. permitted to build to 20 We look at some of the As far as stalled projects storeys, she said. key building sites in the CBD went, Smith said once Council “Council’s role is not just had approved a DA, project to please developers but to and their current state of development. timeframes were then a matter create liveable spaces. for the developer. “Massive towers need to “A lot of land banking has be balanced by the correct been a problem in the past,” infrastructure and open she said. spaces.” “Various developers would Council is doing its bit to gain DA approval and then make the city development

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A conceptual plan of Wallarah 2 showing the longwalls where coal will be mined Northern District President of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), Peter Jordan, said the community had been waiting a long time for the jobs that would flow from this project. Wallarah 2 is an underground, longwall coal project approved to extract up to five million tonnes of export thermal coal a year from the Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys,

which is the main water catchment area for the Central Coast. Majority owner Kores Australia, which manages the mine under the name Wyong Coal, is a subsidiary of Korea Resource Corporation. “The government has recognised the rigorous assessment process that the project had been through and the Wyong mine has ticked all the regulatory boxes and demonstrated it

Unemployment is significantly worse on the Peninsula than it is on the rest of the Central Coast, according to figures released by Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

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It is expected to be completed around the end of the month weather and tidal conditions permitting. The boat ramp will be closed during the construction period and access to Dark Corner and Brisbane Water National Park will

only be available along Patonga foreshore. The NSW Roads and Maritime Service is undertaking the work in partnership with Central Coast Council. SOURCE: Media release, 25 Jun 2019 Nathan Alexander, NSW RMS

And the Coast’s unemployment is worse than the State average. Ms Tesch said the unemployment rate for the Peninsula in 2016 was 8.0 per cent. The average for the Coast was 6.7 per cent, and the State average 6.3 per cent. This meant unemployment on the Peninsula was around 25 per cent worse than the State average and about 20 per cent worse than the Central Coast average.

would comply with the high standards required of NSW coal developments,” Jordan said. “As with any project, our focus will be on representing workers and making sure that the project delivers permanent, secure jobs.” The NSW Resources Regulator has estimated the $800m mine will create 1,700 direct and indirect jobs over its 28 year lifespan and will

bring $830m in royalties to the state. Central Coast Greens MLC and spokesperson for Mining, Coal and CSG, Abigail Boyd, “seriously questions” those employment figures. “Even Adani has admitted that its monstrous mine will result in a maximum of around 1,500 jobs, so how is Wallarah 2 going to create 1,700?” she said.

“As for royalties, it will be at least three years before a single tonne of coal is extracted from the project, and that’s assuming Kores satisfies the licence condition for the ground water study needed before it can start digging. “Given the freefall of thermal coal prices, and the move away from coal fired power

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Peninsula Community action group Grow Urban Shade Trees has been campaigning for more tree planting along residential streets on the Peninsula and were consulted in the preparation of the strategy. The strategy proposes that the Council develop a series of plans such as a green grid plan

to promote and manage urban green spaces with a two for one replacement for every tree removed across the region. It aims to identify opportunities for community partnerships to fund and resource landscaping and streetscape improvement projects. It hopes to develop community and school programs and events to improve regional biodiversity and tree management, including backyard habitat and citizen science programs and support the establishment of native gardens on private lands. It also aims to reduce urban heat island effects and increase

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Ms Tesch said these figures were based on the latest Census information and came from ID The Population Experts, demographic consultants who break down information into local areas. Ms Tesch said 4.9 per cent of the workforce on the Peninsula were looking for full-time work, where the average across the Coast was 3.9 per cent. Those looking for part time work on the Peninsula amounted to 3.2 per cent of the workforce, while the Coast average was 2.9 per cent. Ms Tesch said the figures showed the NSW Government’s Sydney-centric vision hurt regions like the Central Coast. SOURCE Press Release, 4 July 2019 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

Council to consider urban shade and green space A draft Greener Places Strategy which aims to enhance tree canopy cover and green space across urban areas will be considered by Central Coast Council tonight (July 9).

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A $100m five tower major residential development proposed for Gosford

$ 1 0 0 m development on John Whiteway Dr, Gosford, comprising five residential towers and extensive landscaping, has progressed to the next stage of consideration with the NSW Planning Department.

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habitat for urban wildlife. The strategy was presented to councillors at a briefing on June 3 where answers were provided to questions about how damage to infrastructure would be avoided and whether it would reduce graffiti. As well as the Grow Urban Shade Trees group, the Trees of Bateau Bay group and Community Environment Network were also consulted. If approved, the strategy will go on public exhibition for 28 days. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.4, 8 Jul 2019

The landfill issue has been ongoing for more than 15 years

The landfill is situated behind the golf course at Mangrove Mountain

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Gosford Private Hospital new owners have plans approved for $32m upgrade

osford Private Hospital has been sold for $200m to Barwon Investment Partners (Barwon), with former owner, Healthe Care Australia, to continue to operate the hospital on a long term 25 year lease arrangement, with options for up to a further 75 years.

The transaction will facilitate further investment and material expansion of the hospital, with plans for a $32m redevelopment to ultimately deliver 12 theatres, additional beds, an expanded day surgery unit/recovery chairs, a new maternity ward and more, to meet the growing demands of the community, already approved. “The redevelopment of Gosford Private is an exciting opportunity for our staff, doctors and the community,” hospital CEO, Matt Kelly, said. “Having additional theatres, beds, a new purpose built

maternity ward and additional car parking allows us to continue to service our community with worldclass facilities and a patient experience to match. Barwon Founding Partner, Robert Morrison, said the group was pleased to announce the acquisition,

which will be a strong addition to the Barwon Institutional Healthcare Property Fund. “Our institutional investors are seeking exposure to the recurrent income and growth opportunities in the healthcare property sector and this investment will further improve the quality and diversification

of our portfolio,” Morrison said. Barwon Partner and Head of Healthcare Property, Tom Patrick, said the hospital represented a key component of the healthcare infrastructure in the fast-growing Gosford region. “The site is expansive, and

lends itself to future brownfield development opportunities,” Patrick said. “We will be working closely with Healthe Care to expand and upgrade this important hospital facility, to better serve the Gosford community.” Healthe Care CEO, Steve

Atkins, said the sale secured Healthe Care’s future commitment to invest and grow Gosford Private to meet the needs of the community. “Having Barwon as our property partner in this growth is an exciting opportunity for all involved,” Atkins said. “Gosford Private was one of our first hospital acquisitions, and the only asset across our portfolio of 34 healthcare facilities that we own. “First and foremost, we are a hospital operator, so this transaction allows Barwon to manage the asset, while Healthe Care focuses on providing clinical best practice, innovation in service delivery and positive patient outcomes, as we’ve done since 2005.” The hospital has 129 inpatient beds, 74 treatment stations, 9 operating theatres, 2 cardiac catherisation labs and 2 endoscopy procedure rooms. Source: Media release, Jun 28 Gosford Private Hospital

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Fibreglass reinforced plastic beach staircase completed

ccess to Forresters Beach has been improved with the construction of a new tiered staircase at the northern end of the beach. Central Coast Council recently completed construction of the new staircase opposite Henrys Rd, while also undertaking an upgrade to existing emergency vehicular access. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the project delivered on Council’s commitment to increase ease of access and enjoyment of the Coast’s waterways and foreshores for the community.

The newly completed staircase at Forresters Beach

“The new pedestrian staircase allows our community to more easily enjoy one of our most beautiful and popular breaches,” Clr Smith said. “The new and upgraded works also allow for shoreline vehicle access in the event of an emergency, with the new staircase being a welcome improvement to what was previously considered unsuitable access for pedestrians. “Our community love and value our waterways and coastline and we want to ensure they are safe and easy to access.” Acting Manager of Waterways

and Coastal Protection, Luke Sulkowski, said the staircase materials and design were selected to increase longevity and provide vantage points for community members to enjoy the outlook over Forresters Beach. “The staircase is constructed from fibreglass reinforced plastic,” Sulkowski said. “The tiered design and bench seat also allow for some great vantage points for community members to enjoy the view or take photographs across the beach.” Source: Media release, Jul 8 Central Coast Council

Community Environment Network CENTRAL COAST MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE

Chair’s Report

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Wild/native plants attract bees and birds as a food source, enhancing their survival, and our eventual human survival. It is a gift that thinks generations ahead, a local act for peace, to our natural world and all the living creatures it supports. The bigger picture and longer term benefits of investing in plants and trees, include, cooling the streets by providing shade to our home and streets. Helping to reduce the extreme heat that we have been experiencing. Trees absorb pollutant gases trapping them in their leaves and bark, and help to clean the air we breathe. Trees save water by slowing down the evaporation from our thirsty lawns and plants. I could go on and on about the benefits of trees, but the most selfish benefit is that of our human health. Studies show the calming effect of trees, helping to reduce our stress, similar to that of a walk in a peaceful park - filled with trees and wild plants- like a gift that keeps giving. Hale Adasal CEN Chairperson

CEN was recently successful in receiving a Community Development Grant from Central Coast Council for a Connecting and Caring for our Coastal Lagoons project. Central Coast Waterwatch will focus on community and school water quality monitoring activities on the four ICOLLs in the former Gosford area of the Central Coast Council LGA - Cockrone, Avoca, Terrigal, Wamberal lagoons. Activities will include a coastal lagoons catchment crawl, Phosphorus Awareness

Week activities, kayak tour of Avoca Lagoon, marine debris survey, community water quality training sessions and Waterwatch activities with local schools. Waterwatch groups will be set up to monitor water quality monthly at each lagoon. If you are interested in getting involved and participating in waterwatch at your local lagoon please register you interest by emailing waterwatch@cen.org.au or phone Rachael on 4349 4757.

WE HAVE A FEW ODD JOBS AT CEN AND NEED YOUR HELP! We are looking for a Volunteer to help us out 3-4 hours per week with some small handyperson jobs at our offices located at Ourimbah (Ourimbah Campus) For more information - P: 4349 4756 - E: sam.willis@cen.org.au

UPCOMING EVENTS: Wildplant Community Nursery

Our next sale day is: Saturday 3rd August 2019 When: 9am to 12pm Where: CEN Office, off Brush Road, Ourimbah We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Current specials on wetland plants. Cash or Credit Card. No EFTPOS Wetland Plant Sale Carex appressa, Juncus usitatus, Juncus continuus Tube stock $1 each if you buy a tray of 40 or more Ideal for • Providing cover and food for animals, such as frogs and nesting sites for birds • Yabbies eat the tender, young stems of Juncus species • B utterfly attracting and caterpillar food. etland rehabilitation •W • I mproving dam water quality • B ackyard frog habitat or bog garden Location: Brush road, Ourimbah Best access is via Brush Road – Turn into Brush Road from Shirley Street and as you start to drive up the hill turn left into the laneway and follow it along to parking and our driveway - look for the Plant Sale signs.

COSS Connections Guided Bird Walk Connect with birds of the Central Coast with bird expert Kaye Pointer from Birding NSW When: Sat August 24, 8 - 11am Where: Rumbalara Reserve Cost: $10 donation (Free to landholders engaged in COSS Connections Project) includes morning tea and lucky door prizes Bookings essential For more information phone: 4349 4756 email: habitatforwildlife@cen.org.au

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Council adopts Climate Change Policy

ollowing some fairly heated debate, Central Coast Council adopted its first Climate Change Policy on July 8, with some clauses relating to sea level rise planning and the process of “planned retreat” omitted. Changes were made to the original draft following a lengthy community consultation process, which saw 336 submissions received, five community workshops held across the region and 1,500 surveys completed by residents. A report to council said sea level rise planning levels and planned retreat were the two commitment statements least supported by respondents. “Participants believe council needs to proactively prepare and focus on positive adaptation actions like protect, redesign, rebuild and elevate, to avoid the need to consider options such as relocate and retreat,” the report, from Micromex Research, said. In response, references to planned retreat and RCP 8.5, setting a strict pathway allowing for sea level rise,

Map showing some areas at risk of flooding if sea levels continue to rise

were removed, and the focus on ongoing adaptation planning with the community was strengthened, along with disaster management and coastal hazards planning. The second statement to receive lukewarm support from respondents was that Council align its corporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction target with the Australian Government’s Paris commitment to reduce emissions by 26-28 per cent below the 2005 levels by 2030, and the NSW Government’s

aspirational objective to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The draft report has been amended to remove any reference to the Paris targets due to the likelihood of these targets being updated. The draft policy commits to a place based approach to adaptation planning in partnership with the community. It wasn’t all smooth sailing at the July 8 meeting, with Councillor, Troy Marquart,

saying the policy would “do absolutely zero”. “It could be benign or … if we get a greener Council - it could be dangerous,” Clr Marquart said. But Councillor, Jillian Hogan, said the policy would not be “the end of the world” and would be reviewed in each new Council’s term. It passed by a 5-3 majority. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the policy had been adopted following a “thorough consultation process” and

amended to provide a more “consultative pathway” to the future, paving the way for an increase in the use of renewables and a decrease in the use of fossil fuels. “The policy details six strategic principles around ecologically sustainable development, using a holistic approach to developing climate change actions and ensuring decision making is evidence based, and proactive in approach,” Clr Smith said. “It provides leadership and clearly establishes the framework to face the challenge of climate change for now and the future.” Community Environment Network Deputy Chair, John Asquith, said there was a desperate need for the policy. “Each year, we see increasing heat waves, more powerful storms and increased flooding,” Asquith said. “It is clear from the science and international concerns that climate change is real and accelerating. “While there are strategies available to push back on climate change, there is little evidence that anything meaningful will happen either nationally or internationally to

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stop or slow climate change. “Hence, we need our Council to be prepared to take action when all other levels of government fail. “This must include readiness of emergency services, access and buildings above flood levels, and keeping essential services such as roads, rail and communications operating. “My advice to everyone is be prepared, plan ahead and listen to real expert advice not opinions. “I often receive letters or messages from self-appointed opinion makers who are clueless. “Don’t be misled, climate change is real and it is dangerous. “Council cannot determine what will happen, but they can advise or regulate what should be done to protect ourselves and our homes.” Source Agenda item 4.5 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Jul 8 Media statement, Jul 8 John Asquith, Community Environment Network Interview, Jul 9 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Reporters: Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins

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Coronial Inquest into music festival deaths has Coast connections

Alex Ross-King’s death is one of six being investigated under the Inquest

Coronial Inquest into music festival deaths, including those of former Narara Valley High School student, Alex RossKing, and Brisbane man, Joshua Tam, who died after attending the Lost

Paradise Music Festival at Glenworth Valley, is currently underway. The Inquest began at the Forensic Medicine and Coroners’ Court in Lidcombe on July 8 and is examining the drug related deaths of

six young people at music festivals across the state over the summer of 2018/19. The Inquest will be examining the events that led up to each young person’s death, including their drug use and the response from festival staff, event organisers, police and other emergency services. The deaths of these young people sparked state wide debate on whether to bring in pill testing at festivals. Advocates of the practice are hoping that the findings will recommend legalising pill testing in an effort to ensure festival goers have a means to test their illicit substances and make informed decisions about using drugs. Opponents of pill testing, including the Berejiklian Government, are continuing to argue that pill testing sends the wrong message about illegal drug use at these events

and believe that if introduced, it will only encourage more young people to use drugs at these events. It is believed the findings of this Inquest, set to conclude on July 19, will help determine the future of the music festival industry, which has been struggling under increased government sanctions and regulations. Ross-King died after overdosing at Sydney music festival FOMO on January 12. Tam also died of an overdose after attending the Lost Paradise Music Festival on December 29. It is understood that both deceased had taken multiple MDMA capsules in the lead up to their deaths. Source: Website, Jul 10 NSW Coroners Court Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Water bills to be issued quarterly

esidents in the former Gosford LGA will receive their water bills quarterly instead of bi-annually from this month, in line with the same cycle already in place in the former Wyong LGA.

Central Coast Council will also move the stormwater drainage charge, which appears on the rates account for residents and customers in the former Gosford LGA, to the water account, again reflecting what is already in place in the former Wyong LGA. Council Chief Financial Officer, Craig Norman, said while these changes were small and ultimately wouldn’t impact the bottom line of the consumer, it was another example of how Council was aligning some of its essential services for the community and moving forward as One Central Coast. “Unifying our water billing across the region ensures consistency for our community,” Norman said. “Water charges for residents

in the former Gosford LGA will now be spread across four bills instead of two, making for a more manageable bill, helping to reduce bill shock and ease financial pressure for a number of residents and customers. “A more frequent bill can also help residents budget better as well as identify leaks more readily to ensure we are all using our water responsibly.” Mayor, Jane Smith, has welcomed the streamlining of services and lower water prices but is encouraging the community to continue to be water wise. “The aligning of our essential services across the Coast is something that the community have told us they want, and it is something that Council wants as well,” Clr Smith said. “This change follows The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) recent determination that will see a reduction in water bills across the Coast, depending on usage.” Source: Media release, Jul 1 Central Coast Council

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New section of shared pathway at Kincumber completed

new section of a $995,000 shared pathway connecting the Kincumber foreshore to Avoca Drive has been completed. Central Coast Council Director, Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said the newly completed section was at Carrack Rd, Kincumber, with the pathway forming part of the larger shared pathway network around Brisbane Water. “This new 305m shared pathway links a beautiful section of the Kincumber foreshore and is sure to be popular with locals and tourists,” Bolgoff said. “We have used a range of innovative techniques on this project, including suspending the path in sections to minimise impact on the informal creek line. “Minimising environmental impact was a major focus. “The use of precast concrete beams significantly reduced

Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, with Director, Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff

the need for excavation in this sensitive environment.” Mayor, Jane Smith, said the pathway provided a safe and scenic amenity for community members and visitors to the area. “Shared pathways facilitate an important alternative transport mode.

“This new pathway will allow safe walking and cycling to a number of important facilities and a view of some of our magnificent coastal open space system lands,” Clr Smith said. “Expanding and maintaining our pathway network enhances the liveability and sustainability of the Central

Coast and better connects local communities. “This project is a great example of delivering a great resource for our community and tourists whilst taking a range of measures to minimise and address environmental impact.” The project was fully funded with a grant from the State Government’s Stronger Country Community Fund. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the pathway was one of nine projects totalling a $7.5m State Government investment in the region. “The funding was provided to Council in November last year, and I congratulate Council for getting on with the job, completed just in time for the school holidays,” Crouch said. “It is already being very wellused by the local community, including parents with prams, people with disability, cyclists of all ages and joggers.” Source: Media release, Jul 8 Central Coast Council Media release, Jul 9 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

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No plans to abandon the use of glyphosate-based weed killers

entral Coast Council has no plans to abandon the use of glyphosatebased weed killers, despite the decision of several Sydney councils to ban the use of the controversial weedkiller, Roundup, which has been linked to cancer, with the other councils investigating organic alternatives.

Most recently, Blacktown Council agreed to implement a trial of a viable alternate weed control product after a walk-out by 500 employees led to an urgent hearing with the Industrial Relations Commission over the use of the glyphosate-based weedkiller early in July. But a Central Coast Council spokesman confirmed that there were no plans to review the present method of weed control.

“At this stage, there is no change to Council’s approach to the safe use of herbicides containing glyphosate, in accordance with directions on the label, for the purpose of weed control within the Central Coast Local Government Area,” the spokesman said. “The health and safety of Council workers and the community are taken very seriously and Council ensures responsible practices are in place for the safe use of

herbicides whilst protecting the environment.” A statement on the Council website said it understood community concern over the use of herbicides in light of recent news coverage around civil law suits in the US connected to the commonly used herbicide, Roundup. ”Glyphosate is registered for use in Australia by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA),” the statement says.

“The APVMA advise that products containing glyphosate can be used safely in accordance with directions on the label. “Council staff who apply pesticides are appropriately trained in accordance with the requirements of the Pesticides Act 1999, and application occurs in accordance with directions on the label. “Application of any herbicides within a public area is notified in accordance with Council’s

Pesticide Use Notification Plan, which includes herbicides, insecticides and algaecides. “This plan was developed in consultation with the community and approved by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.” Source: Media statement, Jul 8 Central Coast Council Central Coast Council website Blacktown Council website

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Jane Bowtell is the 2019 Gosford Woman of the Year

oy Woy Country W o m e n ’ s Association Branch President, Jane Bowtell, has been named the 2019 Gosford Woman of the Year. Bowtell received the honour after being selected by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch. The awards are held annually, with Members of Parliament across the state getting to

choose a woman who lives in their electorate to honour for their outstanding contribution to industry, community and society as business leaders, role models, mentors and volunteers in their local area. According to the CWA Branch Publicity Officer, Emily Bowtell, who is Jane’s daughter, Tesch surprised Jane with the award by dropping into the Branch’s meeting on June 26. “We would like to thank both, Liesl Tesch and Tanya Davies, Minister for Women,

for recognising Jane for her outstanding work both as our president and a community leader. “We are extremely privileged to have such a strong, community minded and driven woman at the helm to continue the work of the women before us. “Well done, mum, we are so very proud of you,” Emily said. Source: Website, Jun 26 Emily Bowtell, Woy Woy CWA

Jane Bowtell receiving her Gosford Woman of the Year Award from Liesl Tesch with Woy Woy CWA members

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Four wharves being replaced

wo wharves at Davistown and one at Spencer will be replaced as part of a $1.64m Central Coast Council project. A fourth wharf will be replaced at Empire Bay. Director, Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said the wharf replacement program was the most extensive Council had undertaken. “We are completely replacing four Central Coast wharves and using designs that will deliver significantly improved amenities and boost tourism,” Bolgoff said. “On top of a new gangway and pilings, each of the wharves will have a floating pontoon installed and solar lighting. “Floating pontoons will improve accessibility for all boat users, including those accessing available ferry services, by providing a consistent access level at all tides.” Mayor, Jane Smith, said

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The existing wharves will be removed shortly before each of the new facilities is installed, with the program to begin in August and be completed by February 2020, weather permitting. All impacted ferry operators have been consulted about the potential disruptions to services and will be provided with regular project updates. Source: Media release, Jul 8 Central Coast Council

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Motion to rule out reducing Central Coast has recorded weekly red bin collections fails a rise in unemployment

entral Coast Council has refused to rule out reducing red bin collections throughout the region in the future, despite the best efforts of Councillors, Greg Best and Troy Marquart.

The two put up a motion at the Council meeting on July 8, noting the need to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but asking councillors to rule out reducing the number of red bin collections. “A number of sister councils have already sought to significantly reduce their scheduled red bin pick up cycle from weekly to fortnightly,” the motion said. “But the Central Coast is a rapidly growing family region with high waste and recycling needs.” Clr Best said Lake Macquarie

City Council had recently engaged with its community to reduce its red bin pick up cycle, causing “some concern and angst”. He said ruling out a similar move on the Central Coast would avoid “unnecessary and undue concerns” in the region. “I believe that it is incumbent upon Council to …. rule out what is clearly not an option,” he said. “Simply put, we should not put our ratepayers through unnecessary concern when such a service withdrawal should not be an option.” In seconding the motion, Clr Marquart said Council needed to let residents know “there are certain things we will fight for them on”. Clr Best suggested staff advise on the possibility of running a “Garbage Starver” or similar program to further encourage residents to reduce

waste going into red bins and increase recycling. But Councillor, Kyle MacGregor, said the motion was “confected rage” and waste management was really about education. Mayor, Jane Smith, said it was “incredibly premature”. “Council is still developing its Central Coast Waste Strategy and there will be a lot of community consultation on that. “We are not even exhibiting a draft strategy yet,” she said. The motion was lost, with only Clrs Best, Marquart, Bruce McLachlan and Chris Burke, in favour. Source: Agenda item 8.2 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Jul 8 Interview, Jul 9 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

SW Business Chamber, Central Coast, has said that the latest unemployment figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics are “a real worry” for the local economy. Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the Coast has recorded a 0.1% rise in unemployment over the past 12 months. “According to the Bureau’s latest economic update, the Central Coast has recorded a rise in unemployment from 5.4 per cent to 5.5 per cent; almost a full percentage point higher than the state-wide figure of 4.6 per cent,” Martin said. “Concerningly, the Coast has created 4,000 fewer jobs in the last 12 months than in the previous calendar year. “With business conditions in the region being as weak as they are, these figures are a

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real worry.” Martin said the region needed jobs urgently. “It would help enormously if the NSW government acted quickly to ensure that all the investment monies promised for regional areas under Restart NSW is put to work immediately,” she said. “We could certainly use our

share sooner rather than later. “If we are going to see our unemployment rate come down, we really should be growing employment by more than 5 per cent.” Source: Media release, Jun 26 NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast

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Central Coast Council news in brief Greener Places Strategy to go on public exhibition Central Coast Council’s draft Greener Places Strategy is set to go on public exhibition to allow the community to provide input before it is adopted. The Strategy aims to promote, maintain and enhance urban greening across the region, to improve the liveability and attractiveness of the region’s suburbs. It will ensure best-practice management of increased tree planting on both private and public land.

Council staff will also identify two pilot projects where staff can work with residents to focus on the greening of those communities. One project will be in the region’s north and the second will be in the south.

Landcare Program Strategy has been developed A draft Landcare Program Strategy has been developed to identify opportunities to grow Council’s popular environment focussed volunteering program.

The strategy includes a review of current procedures, a survey of volunteers within the program, benchmarking with other external environmental volunteering programs, and an analysis of the requirements in terms of Council resources to deliver the program under its current and expanded forms, including staff and financial resourcing. The program, comprising around 600 volunteers in 83 groups, is currently at capacity, with a waiting list of 10 groups wishing to commence.

Advisory named

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Councillor representatives have been chosen for the Social Inclusion and Town Centre Advisory committees. The Social Inclusion Committee will work with the

Councillor members of

three tiers of government, local service agencies and sector experts to co-ordinate and formulate collective responses to social issues affecting the Coast. It will include councillors, Kyle MacGregor, Jillian Hogan, Chris Holstein and Jilly Pilon. The Town Centre Committee

will advise Council on a range of issues related to town centre management. It will include Mayor, Jane Smith, and councillors, Lisa Matthews, Richard Mehrtens, Chris Holstein and Jilly Pilon.

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Crouch welcomes appointment of Ageing and Disability Commissioner

In Tunnel Paving Paving in the NorthConnex tunnel is progressing well. The pavement is being built in three layers including a base layer of concrete, a sealing layer of asphalt and a final layer of reinforced concrete pavement. About 12,000m3 of concrete is being used across the project each week, supplied by NorthConnex’s dedicated batching plant. Safety panelling

dults with disability and older people on the Central Coast now have a powerful advocate in their corner, following the appointment of Robert Fitzgerald as NSW’s first ever independent Ageing and Disability Commissioner, said Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch. The Commissioner is tasked with protecting adults with disability and older people

from abuse, neglect and exploitation. “The new Commissioner will be given the power to initiate investigations, compel information from individuals or organisations and execute search warrants,” Crouch said. “He can also help people on the Coast detect cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation through education and awareness programs.” The appointment comes in the wake of multiple public inquiries which have highlighted opportunities to strengthen safeguards for

adults with disability and older people. Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward, said it marks an important milestone in the state’s history. “Never before has our state had a body specifically tasked with investigating allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with disability and older people,” Ward said.

Reflective panelling is being installed on frames along the tunnel walls. The panels will maximise light reflection, creating a feeling of spaciousness. Mechanical and electrical fit out The mechanical and electrical team is installing lighting, deluge systems, cabling, CCTV cameras, cable trays, ventilation and other in-tunnel systems. Most of the equipment is being fitted to the tunnel roof and in cross passages. On the surface At the southern compound, the Motorway Control Centre has reached its full height and the Southern Ventilation Facility is progressing. These building structures as well as the Northern Ventilation Facility will be completed in the coming months. Questions or would like more information? Contact us: Phone: 1800 997 057 (24 hours) Email: enquiries@northconnex.com.au Website: www.northconnex.com.au Visit livetraffic.com.au for the latest traffic information.

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Council needs to put more pressure on sloppy landowners

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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Wallarah 2 Coal Project approval welcomed by mining union The NSW Government’s approval of mining leases to allow the Wallarah 2 Coal Project to proceed is a “common sense” decision that will boost regional jobs and business opportunities, according

Wallarah 2 Coal Project approval welcomed by mining union New ING call centre proposed for Wyong

Tourism Opportunity Plan released

Public art depicting the history and future of Wyong is the building design feature of a proposed $11.3 commercial development.

One of the biggest industries on the Central Coast, tourism, brought about $910m to the region in 2018, but visitor growth numbers still fall short of the NSW average.

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Funds promised for roads at Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital election unfairly skewed away Myrtle Creek officially opened from Dobell Federal Member for Dobell, Emma The newest Jilliby health Creek care facility Jilliby McBride, is calling on the Liberal on the Central Coast, Tuggerah Government to make good on Lakes Private Hospital, Kanwal, roads funding promised to Little theJilliby has created more than 100 jobs so electorate. far and an investment of $31m in facilities and equipment.

Is it Council or the owner who doesn’t want our city to be clean, neat and tidy? Instead it’s looking like a garbage tip. In Sydney some time ago, Council removed the garbage

Caravan needs to be removed

around a home at Waverley and charged the owner with the cost. So why doesn’t our Council do the same thing? Many people have seen the same thing happen and still Governments have ignored this issue. It is about time that these situations did not happen. Email, Jul 4 Robert Findley, Point Clare

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M1 motorists to move onto The Entrance Waterfront Armstrong Creek 57 percent of clients at The Glen Yar built permanent newly Boardwalk is now the Tony am had amphetamine addiction alo ng northbound lanes Sheridan Walkway Ro ad Motorists are advised of changed The Entrance Waterfront Board members of Chittaway traffic conditions on the M1 Boardwalk has been renamed in based men’s0km rehabilitation2kmcentre, Wyong Creek Pacific Motorway northbound honour of Tony Sheridan. The Glen, have reflected on the last approaching the service centreA conceptual as plan of Wallarah 2 showing the longwalls where coal will be mined 12 months of operations during Northern District which is the main water would comply with bring $830m in royalties “As for royalties, it will NSW workhe continues on the M1 upgrade their latest strategic planning of the catchment area for the the high standards to the state. be at least three years G o v e r n m e n t ’s President Construction, Forestry, Central Coast. required of NSW coal before a single tonne of Central Coast Greens between meeting. approval Tuggerah of mining and Doyalson.

n the past few months, I have seen this caravan (pictured) not being removed by Council or the owner of the land.

Majority owner developments,” Jordan MLC and spokesperson coal is extracted from leases to allow the Mining and Energy Union Wyong Regional news specifically areas 2259, (CFMEU), Chronicle Peter Jordan,focuses the2261, project, and that’s Kores on Australia, which said. relating to post code for Mining, Coal2258, and CSG, Wallarah 2 Coal said the community had manages the minecan under “As with any website project, www.centralcoastnews.net Abigail Boyd, “seriously assuming Kores satisfies 2262, & 2263. The full articles and more be seen on our Project to proceed is been waiting a long time the name Wyong Coal, our focus will be on questions” those the licence condition for a “common sense” for the jobs that would the ground water study is a subsidiary of Korea representing workers employment figures. decision that will flow from this project. Resource Corporation. and making sure that “Even Adani has needed before it can start boost regional jobs Wallarah 2 is an “The government has the project delivers admitted that its digging. and business underground, longwall recognised the rigorous permanent, secure jobs.” monstrous mine will “Given the freefall of o p p o r t u n i t i e s , coal project approved assessment process The NSW Resources result in a maximum of thermal coal prices, according to to extract up to five that the project had Regulator has estimated around 1,500 jobs, so and the move away Australia’s main million tonnes of export been through and the the $800m mine will how is Wallarah 2 going from coal fired power trade union for the thermal coal a year Wyong mine has ticked create 1,700 direct and to create 1,700?” she Continued P4 from the Yarramalong all the regulatory boxes indirect jobs over its 28 said. mining industry.

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Unemployment is worse on the Upgrade for Patonga Peninsula, says Tesch carpark

urban shade and green space

Unemployment A draft Greener Places Strategy aims to enhance canopy iswhich worse ontreethe cover and green space across urban areas will be considered by Peninsula, Central Coast Council tonight (July 9). says Tesch

Unemployment is significantly Patonga’s Dark Corner boat ramp worse on the Peninsula than it is carpark is being upgraded. on the rest of the Central Coast, according to figures released by Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch

Community group tackles abandoned boats

Bulk-billing medical practice opens in Umina

Film about Mingaletta Aunties premieres this week is

Ms Tesch said these figures were based on the latest Census

rate for the Peninsula in 2016 was 8.0 per cent. The average for the Coast was 6.7 per cent, and the State average 6.3 per cent. This meant unemployment on the Peninsula was around 25 per cent worse than the State average and about 20 per cent worse than the Central Coast average.

Those looking for part time work on the Peninsula amounted to 3.2 per cent of the workforce, while the Coast average was 2.9 per cent. Ms Tesch said the figures showed the NSW Government’s Sydney-centric vision hurt regions like the Central Coast.

Unemployment

significantly worse on the The Bays Community Group has A new bulk-billing medical andfrom Torres information and came ID The Peninsula Minagaletta than it is on the Aboriginal Experts, demographic rest of the CentralIslander Coast, Population resolved to do more to combat the practice with 30 general Strait Corporation will consultants who break down according to figures released information into local areas. by Member for GosfordNaidoc Ms large number of abandoned boats practitioners has opened in Umina. celebrate Ms Week Tesch saidthis 4.9 perweek cent of Liesl Tesch. the workforce on the Peninsula around the Phegans Bay foreshore. the premiere screening of a And the with Coast’s unemployment were looking for full-time work, is worse than the State average. the average across the Auntieswhere of Mingaletta. Ms Teschfilm said theThe unemployment Coast was 3.9 per cent.

Upgrade for Patonga boat ramp carpark

Patonga’s Dark Corner boat ramp carpark is being upgraded.

only be available along Patonga foreshore. The NSW Roads and Maritime Service is undertaking the work in partnership with Central Coast Council.

Mountain bike trails proposed The work includes an upgrade of the carpark pavement withpark for national

Real estate employee mauled by dogs during inspection

Dedicated mountain bike trails of park furniture within the reserve. could be developed under a new plan of management for Bouddi National Park.

Media release, 25 Jun 2019 A real estate employee has been Nathan Alexander, NSW RMS seriously mauled by two dogs while undertaking a property inspection in Umina.

formalised line marking for cars and boat trailers and an upgrade

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Tourism group welcomes Council plan

The fulltoarticles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net promote and manage urban habitat for urban wildlife. Theya can be onwas www.peninsulanews.info green spaces with two also for Theseen strategy presented to

A draft Greener Places Strategy which aims to enhance tree canopy cover and green space across urban areas will be considered by Central Coast Council tonight (July 9).

one replacement for every tree removed across the region. It aims to identify opportunities for community partnerships to fund and resource landscaping and streetscape improvement projects.

councillors at a briefing on June 3 where answers were provided to questions about how damage to infrastructure would be avoided and whether it would reduce graffiti.

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Is an attractive denser urban environment possible?

he best of both worlds: an innovative, smart, small scale, high density, lifestyle. Is it possible to densify the Central Coast, create a more cohesive urban environment, and more attractive and active townships, while keeping the coastal lifestyle that is currently in place? I believe the answer is yes. Single family houses provide a great lifestyle. They offer privacy and seclusion, outdoor living areas, generous backyards, quiet interiors, and direct contact with nature. However, they also create isolation, build reliance on cars, and produce disjointed empty streetscapes, resulting in weak communities, the death of public space and a generally poor urban environment. Is it possible to combine the good private elements of a single family house with the public and social advantages of denser environments? How can we provide a nice laid back Australian coastal lifestyle and at the same time offer compact, pedestrian

friendly, active urban environments? With the increased popularity of the Central Coast and the demand for more housing, the area is rapidly transforming. New job opportunities within the Coast and the rise of flexible work agreements have seen a significant number of Sydneysiders move to the Coast. With the population of the area increasing, we need to figure out how we can provide more housing opportunities without compromising the coast’s unique lifestyle. We need a new residential environment that while denser still preserves the characteristics and the feeling of the traditional stand-alone homes currently in the area. If we do not do this, or we choose to resist change, we will end up with more and more generic developments that do not relate to the context, nor align with the desired lifestyle. Don’t believe me? Look at Brighton le Sands. Our recent multi-residential projects in the Central Coast have given us the opportunity to explore these questions and

FORUM work on providing an answer to them. What we have come to realise is that with smart design and careful consideration it is possible to take all the features of an individual house and incorporate them into new, denser, and exciting building types that will provide a better urban outcome without compromising the traditional “Coastie” lifestyle. New development and housing types that create a more compact urban environment while still giving each family the space and the features of a single family home What we propose is a mix between a house-townhouse and a standard apartment block; a three or four storey hybrid that takes the best of both worlds. A high street urban environment with continuous, active facades and vibrant public areas on the outside coupled with the spaces of a coastal home behind and generous outdoor spaces within.

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or about two months I was without Telstra service due to NBN slicing through the wrong cable for reasons unknown. It has now been restored, and Telstra is happy to refund me

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It is a new type of dwelling that preserves and improves on privacy, that still gives you a generous backyard or a rooftop terrace, that offers you a fireplace, that has a place for your car and for your workshop, and that keeps the leafy outlook. It is an environment where driveways are reduced, communal courtyards and play areas are bigger and safer, and where internal spaces are more generous. This can be done through a series of simple steps. Substituting the front garden with an internal courtyard moves the houses to the street creating a better defined streetscape with a clearer frame, more legible entries and less wasted space and dark pockets, while providing each house with a more usable and controllable outdoor space in the middle of the house. Reducing or eliminating side setbacks allows for bigger and more private inner block open spaces and at the same time creates a continuous street façade reminiscent of traditional towns. Changing the roof levels allows natural light into the deeper areas of the house, opening new layout

opportunities. Shared underground communal car parking and communal urban courtyards create nicer and safer urban blocks that are pedestrian friendly, while still allowing each individual to own their own house. Stacking two full size homes one of top of each other, allowing people to choose between gardens and rooftop terraces while not compromising on the size of their dwelling, and still accessing each dwelling directly from the street. All these elements help increase the density of the area while providing each dwelling with generous spaces, increased privacy and safety, and unique outdoor areas. This densification will slowly bring a better urban environment as there will be more support for local shops and cafes. It will create nicer neighbourhoods with less driveways and more active public spaces. The overall urban feel will be improved by well-defined streets, active facades and better lighting. We can do all this without renouncing the typical

Australian lifestyle and the leafy outlook of our towns. So, let’s stop making generic shoeboxes. Instead, let’s create with intent. Let’s reinvent the villas and the low rise bungalows. Let’s provide courtyards and communal block gardens. Let’s deal with garages and cars in a more innovative way. Let’s build more rooftop terraces. Let’s improve our interface with the street. Let’s make our streets more walkable, let’s generate more active pockets and plazas. Let’s increase the density so there is a critical mass of users for plazas and parks to work, and for retail shops to stay in the area. Let’s develop an environment where courtyards, gardens and rooftop terraces are a big part of the new dwellings. Yet, an environment dense enough to create vibrant town centres and active streets. A walkable environment where cars are less dominant and plazas start to work. Let’s develop a true Australian 21st century typology. Email, June 17 Pedro Garcia, Woy Woy (Architect, Tamospaya)

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Gate crashers charged over S birthday party brawl

dispute between players from three local junior rugby clubs was the supposed catalyst of a brawl involving multiple people and weapons at a 16-yearold girl’s birthday party at Forresters Beach, in November, 2018. Umina’s, Solomon Naiobah, and Ettalong’s, Caleb Alipate, fronted Gosford Court on June 24, facing multiple charges in relation to the brawl, which the court heard was sparked from a feud between players from Woy Woy, Erina and Terrigal Rugby Clubs. In an agreed upon Statement of Facts (SOF), it was revealed that the feud began with an argument between two men, Grady Kamper and Reece Roberts, on November 2, 2018. When word of the argument got around, a third man, Ben M’au, texted, Grady Kamper, and demanded he attend the birthday party at Forresters Beach to fight on the evening of November 3, 2018. “Despite Kamper making it known to both Roberts and M’au that he would not be attending the party, a group of men, allegedly linked to the Woy Woy Club, armed

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with machetes, baseball bats, meat cleavers and golf clubs, attended the party and demanded that guests come fight,” the SOF reads. The SOF said the group had made an effort to conceal their identities by wrapping their heads and faces with t-shirts and other materials, but guests at the party from the Terrigal and Erina Clubs recognised some of them as they had “played footy against them.” Naiobah is facing charges of affray, reckless wounding in company, reckless wounding and being armed with intent, after he slashed, Jayden James, with a meat cleaver. According to the SOF, James was attempting to calm the situation and put his hand out towards Naiobah, when Naiobah struck him with the blade, cutting his palm. “Jones bent over and

grabbed his right hand with his left and Naiobah made a second slash with the meat cleaver, this time striking Jones on top of the right hand, causing a deep wound to the top of his hand between his thumb and index finger,” the SOF reads. Another victim, Kyle Hopwood, was struck in the head with a baseball bat from behind. The court was told he collapsed unconscious before a number of the gate crashers set upon him, stomping and kicking him. Naiobah pleaded guilty to reckless wounding. The other three offences were withdrawn. Alipate was charged with the assault on, Kyle Hopwood, and for allegedly smashing the windows of four cars parked nearby. He is defending the charges and returns to court in August. Naiobah will be sentenced in September. No others have been charged in relation to the brawl so far. Source: Documents, Jul 8 NSW Department of Justice, Transcripts and Casefiles 2018/00339153 R v Caleb Alipate 2018/00340239 R v Solomon Naiobah

Former parish priest facing charges

eventy-nine-yearold, Carl Stafford, faced Sydney Downing Centre Court on June 28 accused of 11 historic child sex offences, including two counts of inciting the aggravated indecency of a child under his authority, three counts of aggravated indecency of child in his care, and

six counts of sexual assault. The offences are alleged to have occurred when Stafford was a teacher at St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown, in the 80s, and Parish Priest at Saint Patrick’s Church, East Gosford, in the 90s. Stafford denies all allegations.

Residing Justice, Derek Price, has given both the Defence and the Crown until the end of July to finalise their cases. Stafford was originally facing 23 historic charges when he was first arrested in 2017, but 12 of those charges have been dropped. Source: Documents, Jun 28 NSW Department of Justice, Casefile 2017/00314987 and Transcript

Three vehicle crash at Bensville

woman is in a critical condition following a three vehicle crash at Bensville.

Emergency services were called to Empire Bay Dve, Bensville, around 1pm on Thursday, July 4, following reports of a serious crash. Police have been told that a Toyota Aurion and an Isuzu truck travelling along Empire Bay Dve collided, causing the Isuzu to then collide with a

Holden Cruze. The Toyota spun and came to a stop in the middle of the road. The female driver, aged 70, was trapped for a short amount of time, before being freed by Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Paramedics. She was treated at the scene before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the Isuzu, a 55-year-old man, and the driver of the Holden, a 21-yearold woman, were uninjured and taken to Gosford Hospital for mandatory testing. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Inquiries continue. Source: Media release, Jul 4 NSW Police Media

Thief caught in the act

33-year-old man has been charged with property offences after being

Gosford home. caught robbing a West

At about 5:30pm on Tuesday, June 18, the resident of a home on Donnison St, West Gosford, returned to his property and realised something was amiss when he noticed lights, that he had turned off prior to leaving the property, were switched on. Upon entering he discovered the 33-year-old in his bedroom. He called police who attended and arrested the Person of Interest who was then conveyed to Gosford Police Station. He was subsequently charged with one count of Break and Enter dwelling; one count of Enter enclosed land without lawful excuse; and one count of Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen. Source: Website, Jun 19 Brisbane Water Police District

Major drug syndicate on the Peninsula dismantled

ight people have been charged and a major drug syndicate dismantled as a result of a seven month investigation into drug supply on the Central Coast.

In November, 2018, police attached to Brisbane Water Police District established Strike Force Basic to investigate the supply of methylamphetamine in Woy Woy and the surrounding areas. Following extensive inquiries by strike force detectives, three search warrants were executed at Woy Woy and Umina in February, May and June, and two Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) searches were conducted at Woy Woy on Thursday, July 4. A total of eight people have been charged during the course of the investigation. A 46-year-old man has been refused bail to appear in Gosford Local Court, after being charged with 23 counts of supply prohibited drug. He has also been charged with additional supply charges including supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis. Others charged include a 67-year-old man charged with supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, supply prohibited drug commercial quantity, possess shortened firearm (not pistol) without authority (x2), possess unauthorised firearm, supply prohibited drug greater than indictable quantity (x2), possess ammunition without

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holding licence, organises/ conducts/assists drug premises, possess prohibited drug (x3) and deal with property proceeds of crime less than $100,000. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on July 26. A 53-year-old woman has also been charged with supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, supply prohibited drug commercial quantity and organises/ conducts/assists drug premises. She was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court. A 25-year-old woman has been charged with possess prohibited drug (x2), possess/ attempt to prescribe restricted substance (x2), possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, supply prohibited drug less than small quantity (x7), deal with property proceeds of crime less than $100,000 (x2) and supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis. A 38-year-old man has been charged with supply unregistered firearm (x3), supply prohibited drug greater

than indictable quantity (x6), unlawfully sell firearms three times or more within 12-months, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, supply prohibited drug greater than commercial quantity and possess unregistered/ prohibited firearm. A 19-year-old man has been charged with supply prohibited drug less than small quantity (x5) and supply prohibited drug greater than small quantity. A 40-year-old man has been charged with supply unregistered firearm and possess unregistered firearm. Another 40-year-old man has been charged with supply prohibited drug greater than indictable quantity. Strike Force Basic officers have also seized more than 1kg of methylamphetamine, along with heroin, several firearms, a baton, motor vehicles, jewellery and cash. Brisbane Water Police District Commander, Superintendent Tony Joyce, said the arrests are the result of several months of dedicated investigative work. “The results of this operation are a testament to the work of officers as a part of our continued effort to target the drug supply chain. “We see the devastating impact that drugs have in our community and we will continue to work closely with other police districts to dismantle drug syndicates,” Superintendent Joyce said. Investigations are ongoing.

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Man arrested following multiple pursuits and ramming a police car

Summerland Point man is before the courts after allegedly ramming a police vehicle during multiple pursuits across the Central Coast on Sunday, June 30. Around 8:45am, Traffic and Highway Patrol officers saw a Subaru WRX on Matcham Rd, Matcham, allegedly travelling above the signposted speed limit. Moments later, the Subaru was found crashed into an embankment at the intersection of Coachwood Dve, and the three occupants had fled into a neighbouring paddock. With assistance from officers from Brisbane Water Police District, the Dog Unit and PolAir, a perimeter was established, and a search commenced. A female passenger, aged 19, was arrested a short time later

and taken to Gosford Police Station. She was later released pending further inquiries. The driver of the Subaru is alleged to have stolen a Mitsubishi Triton from a property nearby before driving through the police perimeter, striking two senior constables, and a pursuit was initiated. The Mitsubishi stopped on Carlton Rd at Holgate and allegedly reversed at high speed into a police vehicle behind it, causing significant damage. Two senior constables who were occupying the police vehicle when it was rammed were taken to Gosford Hospital for assessment and treatment of back and neck injuries. The pursuit continued through Erina before being terminated on Barralong Rd due to safety concerns.

The Mitsubishi was monitored by PolAir and was seen to park in the rear of a home at Erina St, Gosford. The 39-year-old driver was arrested by police as he walked away. He was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with motor vehicle exceed speed, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period (x2), drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, take and drive conveyance without consent of owner, use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention (x2), and three counts of police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly. The Summerland Point man was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court. Inquiries continue into the whereabouts of a male passenger of the Subaru. Source: Media release, Jul 1 NSW Police Media

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Bay to Bay has a 50 per cent increase in funds raised

The Terrigal Trotters revealing this year’s festival fundraising total

he 2019 Bay to Bay Running Festival is officially the most successful one yet, with the annual fundraiser breaking into the six figure total for the first time.

More than 3,000 runners hit the pavement on June 16 to take part in the 16th annual Bay to Bay, running from Woy Woy to Gosford. Race Director, Jenny Barker,

said this was the largest number of entrants the event had ever seen, and this was reflected in the final figure for funds raised, with the 2019 total smashing all previous records with a grand total of $131,959 raised, almost a 50 per cent increase in funds raised from the 2018 festival. Barker said everyone who was involved in this year’s event should be proud. The three major beneficiaries of this year’s festival are the

Central Coast Local Health District, Camp Breakaway and The Hive Project which is an initiative of St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School, Lake Munmorah. The funds will be delivered to each nominated charity during a presentation at Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club on August 3. Source: Interview and email, Jun 19, Jul 1 Jenny Barker, Bay to Bay Running Festival Committee Dilon Luke, Journalist

Free respite care on offer

hristadelphian Aged Care is offering free respite care at their Wyoming location to help meet the needs of local carers and older people.

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and medication supervision, and specialised nursing care access for residents with dementia and other cognitive difficulties in a secure area of the Home. Christadelphian Aged Care Communications Coordinator, Trent Watkins, said respite residents are also able to participate in Christadelphian’s lifestyle, therapy, and volunteer and Pastoral Care programs, including daily activities such as games, musical entertainment, pamper sessions, outings, exercise classes and one-on-one chats, group and individual exercise and therapy programs that

help prevent falls, increase mobility and maintain a sense of well-being While the two weeks’ respite care is free, subject to availability, any applicants must have documented approval from an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) and the free weeks must be included in the 63 days of respite care allowed for each individual in a financial year. Any respite required beyond that needs further ACAT approval. Source: Media release, Jul 3 Trent Watkins, Christadelphian Aged Care

Twenty leaders sign up for the Terrigal Leaders’ Leap

contingent of Central Coast locals is preparing to take on Leaders’ Leap 2019. Leaders’ Leap is an annual fundraiser that sees business and community leaders from across the Coast take a leap of faith as they abseil down the side of Crowne Plaza Terrigal, to raise funds for the Westpac

Rescue Helicopter Service. A spokesperson for the Helicopter Service said the leap simulates the work of rescue helicopter crews who regularly winch people to safety as part of their role. “Since 1975, no one has ever had to pay to be assisted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. “That is because the people in our community believe that

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diverse range of community needs, from people injured on the roads, farms, workplaces, sporting fields, in the ocean, at the beach and in the bush. “The service also completes hundreds of inter hospital transfers each year for specialist care. “Along with the pilots and aircrew, every primary response mission today leaves with a dedicated NSW

Ambulance Paramedic and NSW Health Doctor on board. “Together, the highly trained rescue helicopter team is working to ensure the highest standard of care is provided for every patient at the scene of their accident,” they said. Twenty leaders have signed up for the Terrigal Leaders’ Leap which will take place from 9am outside Crowne Plaza Terrigal on July 19.

Each leader has been challenged to raise $2,500 as part of their leap, and as of June 24, $24,048 had been raised collectively, with, Hilary Camden, Jason Browne and Ken Pearson, leading the fundraising charge. Source: Website, Jun 24 Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Leaders Leap Terrigal 2019 event page

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entral Coast Local Health District has urged residents to be aware of the symptoms of meningococcal disease following confirmation of a second case of the disease in a local resident recently.

A 65-year-old woman from the Central Coast became unwell while visiting family in Victoria, where she remains in hospital in a stable condition, with the W strain of the disease. The first case for the region this year was in May, when an 81-year-old woman was confirmed with the Y strain of the disease. The woman made a full recovery and was discharged from hospital. There is no link between the

two cases. Central Coast Local Health District Director, Public Health, Dr Peter Lewis, said that close contacts of the 65-year-old woman had been prescribed clearance antibiotics to reduce the risk of it being spread to anyone else. “Meningococcal bacteria are not easily spread from person to person and the bacteria do not survive well outside the human body,” Lewis said. “Although meningococcal disease is very uncommon in NSW, it can be a very serious illness and it is important that the community are aware of the symptoms and seek early medical care.” Symptoms of meningococcal disease may include sudden onset of fever, headache, neck stiffness, joint pain, a rash of red-purple spots or bruises, dislike of bright lights, nausea and vomiting, Lewis said.

The bacteria are passed between people in the secretions from the back of the nose and throat. This generally requires close and prolonged contact with a person carrying the bacteria, such as living in the same household. Vaccination for meningococcal disease, types A, C, W and Y, is available on the National Immunisation Program for infants at 12 months of age and adolescents in Year 10. Any adolescents aged 1519 who miss the vaccine in school are eligible for a free vaccine from their GP. The NSW Government has invested about $130m in the 2018-2019 Immunisation Program budget. Source: Media release, July 2 Central Coast Local Health District

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Masons donate to Riding for the Disabled

The Gosford Freemasons have donated over $5,000 to Central Coast Riding for the Disabled

he Gosford Freemasons have donated $5,640 to local charity, Riding for the Disabled. Riding for the Disabled is

a charitable organisation based at Somersby and has been operating in the region since 1979, allowing people with various disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy of riding a horse or pony. The Masons’, Ron Elshaw,

said the donation would be used to purchase a new water tank and to get a new irrigation project on the site installed. Source: Media release, Jul 5 Ron Elshaw, Gosford Freemasons

Automated External Defibrillators installed

oolworths stores across the former Gosford Local Government Area have been outfitted with Automated External Defibrillators (AED). The AEDs were installed at the beginning of July as part of Woolworths’ national rollout of the devices to ensure stores are prepared in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. The AED is a special type of

defibrillator that provides real time prompts to the user about how to administer care to the patient, making them easy to use by anyone who finds themselves the first responder in a cardiac arrest. Woolworths’ Gosford District Group Manager, Martin Allison, said he was pleased to have the AEDs present in stores across the district. “You never know when a sudden cardiac arrest might strike and in the unfortunate

event that it does, having the local community able to access this treatment could help to save lives. “The best medical advice tells us that access to an AED early on can greatly increase the chance of survival,” he said. An estimated 20,000 Australians suffer a cardiac arrest outside a hospital every year. The survival rate if you have a cardiac arrest outside of

hospital is approximately 10 per cent. Deputy Executive Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Professor Jamie Vandenberg, said: “As the statistics suggest, sudden cardiac arrests are usually fatal if action isn’t taken immediately. “It’s critical that all Australians are equipped with the skills to act quickly in these circumstances as the first 3-5 minutes hold the key

to survival. “Access to a defibrillator can mean the difference between saving or losing a life. “A sudden cardiac arrest occurs when there is an electrical problem with the heart. “A defibrillator delivers a therapeutic dose of electrical currents to the heart, giving a person their best chance of survival. “Unfortunately, there are often no warning signs for

a cardiac arrest, and it can happen to young people as well as older people, regardless of gender. “This Woolworths initiative is critical for local communities in the case of an emergency, you never know when you could be someone’s only hope of making it home to their family.” Source: Media release, Jul 2 Justine Mcgill, PPR

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The Coast’s first purpose-built dancing ground officially opened

Successful Cabaret Evening held

Gosford High School held a successful Cabaret Evening

AISDA Dance College, the national arts training organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, officially opened the Coast’s first purposebuilt dancing ground and living-learning space on June 27. Situated within the grounds of the NAISDA Campus at Kariong, the dancing ground, called Nhangara Barayi, was officially opened by, Dr Nerida Blair, Chair of NAISDA Board of Studies, as part of a special

community ceremony. The launch featured a smoking ceremony and performance by NAISDA’s Developing Artists, as well as students from Darkinjung Barker College, who were the first community group invited to perform in the space, in collaboration with, Gavi Duncan, from Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. Reflecting on the significance of the new dancing ground and its connection to Darkinjung land, Chief Executive Officer of NAISDA Dance College, Kim Walker, said: “NAISDA is Australia’s leading creative and cultural learning organisation

and has been embedded on Darkinjung Land for over 10 years. “The words Nhangara Barayi have been respectfully gifted to NAISDA from the Darkinjung language. “They are a proud declaration of NAISDA’s connection and belonging to our creative home here on Darkinjung Country. “As a unique gathering place intrinsically linked to community and storytelling, Nhangara Barayi will foster belongingness and relatedness in a creative, nourishing space. “It is a place where our young people will come together to

learn, share and celebrate the richness of our cultures through the powerful voice of dance, language and song. “For the first time, community can enjoy a cultural performance in a live, outdoor, creative space, designed to increase engagement and authenticity of experience. “It will inform the model for future gatherings, helping build ownership as a place of Aboriginal celebration and community congregation,” he added. Source: Media release, Jul 1 Alison Orren, Brilliant Logic

Students from Gosford High School’s Music Department came together on June 27 to perform in a Cabaret Evening for the school community. Students from the school’s concert band, choir, chamber ensemble and stage band, all performed various pieces on the night to showcase the

musical talent at Gosford High School. Principal, Michael Smith, said the evening was a huge success. Source: Website, Jun 27 Michael Smith, Gosford High School

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(CAPA) students dazzled the school community on the evening of July 2, when the school held its CAPA Night. Combining the talents of its visual arts, music, drama and dance students, the evening featured an array of exhibitions of student works and performances. “Terrigal High School family, friends, staff and students were wowed by the talent displayed by our performers and artists. “Well done to all involved and a huge congratulations,” said Principal, Tania Turik. Source: Website, Jul 3 Tania Turik, Terrigal High School

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Basketball team placed fourth in the state

arara Valley High School’s Open Boys Basketball team was placed fourth in the state for the 2019 Combined High Schools Basketball Competition. Acting Principal, Samoan Forrest, said “this is a huge

achievement and very well deserved. “The result is a direct reflection of all the hours they put in to reach this successful level. “From the start of the year, the boys trained almost every week and played 12 games in a knockout competition. “Well done to you all and

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School raised over $750,000 in a single day

everyone who was involved. “You showed yourselves what it means to be part of a team that shares a common goal and is willing to work hard for one another,” Forrest said. Source: Website, Jun 24 Samoan Forrest, Narara Valley High School

New gym for senior students

t Philip’s Christian College has opened a student gym for senior students. Known as ‘The Hurt Locker’, the new gym space was made from a converted locker room. Students wishing to utilise the gym can do so in before and after school sessions, and during lunch times. Principal, Michelle Cairelli, said the school was thrilled with the project’s popularity and planned on developing it

Central Coast Grammar School raised over $750,000

entral Coast Grammar School raised over $750,000 in a single day.

further. “We are so happy with the end product and look forward to adding to it,” she said.

Source: Website, Jun 28 Michelle Cairelli, St Philip’s Christian College, Gosford

The fundraising event, known as Giving Day, was held on June 26 and was implemented to help the school raise funds for its newly announced Junior School building (as reported in Coast Community News

edition 210). The school set a goal of $500,000, with a bonus goal of $750,000, with a contingent of donors set to quadruple whatever the school community was able to donate to the appeal. By 11am, the school had reached the halfway mark of their $500,000 goal and began fundraising towards the bonus

goal just before 3pm. The campaign, which could also be donated to online, was open for a full 24 hours and concluded at 9am on June 27. It reached a final figure of $755,180. Source: Website, Jun 27 Bill Low, Central Coast Grammar School

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IF YOU WITNESS VANDALISM CALL THE POLICE ASSISTANCE LINE ON 131 444 How do I remove graffiti from my property? Free graffiti removal kits are available from all Central Coast libraries and the Gosford and Wyong customer service centres. Find out more at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/graffiti

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Subsidised desexing program underway

Galapagos tortoise has yearly health checkup

omersby Vet Hospital welcomed an unusual patient earlier this July when The Australian Reptile Park’s giant Galapagos tortoise, Hugo, came in for his yearly health checkup. The Park’s Head of Reptiles, Dan Rumsey, said Hugo was going in for monitoring and assessment, which is vital to ensuring the continued health of the species. “It is important that Hugo’s growth and health is monitored and recorded, as reptiles rarely show signs of deteriorating health unless they are monitored very closely, but we’re happy to report that he is in the prime of his life and as healthy as ever in preparations for his new girlfriend, Estrella, who will be arriving later this year,” Rumsey said.

entral Coast Council is encouraging residents to help prevent unwanted and accidental litters by desexing their pets during National Desexing Month.

Rusmey was also happy to report that Hugo weighed in at a healthy 178kgs. “Hugo might be one of the easiest animals to work with in these situations. “Some animals tend to be a bit tricky at the vet, but Hugo

laps up any attention and neck scratches he can get. “We couldn’t be happier with today’s results and we’re glad to see he’s as fit as a fiddle,” he said. Hugo came to the Australian Reptile Park from a zoo in

Switzerland when he was an infant and enjoys walking through the park each day with visitors. Source: Media release, Jul 5 Amanda Woodbine, The Australian Reptile Park

Desexing pets not only reduces the number of unwanted dogs and cats that find themselves homeless, in shelters or in pounds, it also reduces the risk of dogs or cats getting cancer or other diseases of the reproductive organs. Council Mayor, Jane Smith, said ensuring pets are desexed goes hand in hand with responsible pet ownership. “Owners who desex their four legged friends are doing their part to help reduce

overpopulation as well as realise health and behavioural benefits for their pet,” Mayor Smith said. “Dogs and cats that undergo the procedure are less likely to stray, be less aggressive, be less likely to develop some forms of cancers, live longer and are known to be happier. “Desexing your pet essentially saves lives and also reduces the cost of registering your pet. “Pet owners are urged to take advantage of the subsidised desexing program offered by Council to eligible residents, to assist with the cost of the procedure through approved vets.” Source: Media release, Jul 8 Central Coast Council Media

Winter Blues Festival at Diggers @ The Entrance

Diggers @ The Entrance is proud to be a major part of the annual Winter Jazz and Blues Festival held at The Entrance on the weekend of July 12 to 14. The following high quality line–up of over 34 Blues artists has been booked to provide twelve hours of outstanding free blues entertainment for all to enjoy. Friday, July 12

BluesAngels 7.30pm – 8.30pm 10pm – 11pm Saturday, July 13 7.30pm – 8.30pm Guitars and gobirons, mandos and banjos, swinging saxophone and creampuff clarinet, the Beatles bass and a thimbleful of washboard waling, spoons, kalimba and the junkyard drumkit; it’s trad east coast blues the way we don't often hear it. Pre-WW1 songcatchers matched with post-WW2 blues-bashers and modern times' funkin’ rootsabilly. Born in 2010, BluesAngels, the Central Coast’s premier folk blues band has played fests from Goulburn blues to Dorrigo bluegrass, St Albans folk to The Entrance jazz, and many, many more.

you on a journey to the deep south, where the Delta blues was born, and then through the ages and styles from past to present. In his show, Mark incorporates instruments such as the resonator guitar with slide, cigar box guitar, and a stomp box to keep the beat. He uses a unique picking style he learnt from Brother John from the Blues Preachers. Mark will be joined by, Eric K. Betts, on blues harp and vocals to create a versatile and dynamic sound, and, David Rowlands, on washboard to create a trio. Eric and David have both had considerable experience with many blues bands and are masters of their art.

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OAM, lead vocals; Alfredo Zotti on piano and Hammond; Alan Nash on Drums; and, Ian Hyden on bass.

Traditional Graffiti 3.45pm – 4.45pm ‘Traditional Graffiti’ is the roots music experience that evolved out of Australia’s ever-popular gang of English ex-pats, the Wheeze & Suck Band. Ian ‘The Pump’ Macintosh (Melodeon, guitar, Harp), John ‘Red Tips’ Milce (Percussion, jokes) and Nigel ‘Muddy’ Waters (Mandolin, Cello Mandolin, Harp & Guitar), continue their unique readings of traditional, ceremonial and contemporary roots material. After re-emerging in 2018 following the end of the Wheeze & Suck Band’s successful 7 albums and 22 years of activity, Traditional Graffiti has appeared at many festivals and clubs around NSW, and released a new album, ‘Traditional Graffiti 1’, in May, 2019.

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Mark ‘N the Blues 8.45pm – 9.45pm Let Mark’s passion for the blues take

Blast from the Past is a band made up of professional jazz and blues musicians that play in other bands. They get together occasionally to play some jazz and blues such as is the case for this year’s Jazz and Blues Festival at the Diggers Club, The Entrance. The members of this great quintet are: Ian Mason on guitar; Helena Brunner

Jack Derwin Trio 5pm – 6pm On slide, resonator, unique vocals and

rack harp, add some progressions over amplified finger style and stomp box, you have Jack Derwin performing an eclectic blend of blues covers and originals. He gives an audience the best in nu kool blues & roots with a dynamic edge. His recent album, ‘Umina Blue’, charted at no 8 on the Australian blues and roots charts. With a slew of festivals right around Australia, NZ and Asia scattered behind him, 3 chain award nominations for best album, song and male vocalist, songs on global collections and Qantas playlists, Jack’s eclectic song list, pitches somewhere between non-purist old school blues, outback sunsets and urban lights and themes. Jack brings his performance to the festival with two brilliant musicians, Warren Ambrose on 5 string bass guitar, and local resident, Mick Huxley on drums and percussion.

MC and vocalist, Paul Wilson, is mostly known around the Coast for running the Big Blues Jams that attract large numbers of outstanding musicians. Paul is joined by Andrew Webster, a noted jazz guitarist, Warren Henry, a well known author with a drumming pedigree, and multi-instrumentalist, Walter de Jong, who has the uncanny ability to provide a perfect harmony in any song, any genre, at the same time as he plays Hammond organ. And it’s all anchored by, Mick Field, who’s played bass for an extensive list of Melbourne blues bands.

BluesAngels Saturday, July 13 7.30pm – 8.30pm

The Squeezers

Two Buck Blues Band 6.15pm – 7.15pm The Two Buck Band mostly plays what some people describe as cool blues, an eclectic style that moves between jazz, county, zydeco and rockabilly, but with a story. Frequently this “story” takes them into unexpected places, both musically and narratively, which is part of the reason people follow them, and why they play together.

8.45pm – 9.45pm The Squeezers’ music is best described as “swingin’ rhythm and blues, with a touch of soul”. Several years ago, the Squeezers started performing in addition to the Lemon Squeezin’ Daddies, with a similar but different repertoire, occasionally a bit bluesier and always a bit more relaxed, but with the same focus on fun and entertainment. The core of the Squeezers repertoire is “swing blues”. Think of this as being at the crossroad where blues meets jazz and rock n roll.

Because the music blends all these elements, it has a broad and immediate appeal to just about everyone. Although every Squeezers’ performance is a show in itself, the band is ideal with a crowd that likes to get up and dance.

Blues Wranglers 10pm – 11pm After jamming together at the Central Coast Blues Society in 2015, Les(Birdman)Blundell (harmonica) and Trent Taylor (guitar & vox) formed a duo. In 2016, they were joined by, Dan Batton guitar) and, Belinda Taylor (keys), followed by bass and drums, and began playing numerous venues across the Central Coast. In 2018, a lineup change brought in, Wayne Lawler(bass) and Al Smith (drums). With a diverse range of Blues tunes from the classics to the early Blues tracks of ZZ Top and Fleetwood Mac, with moody melodies to foot stomping rhythm and more, you are sure to get your Blues fix.

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Masons donate $10,000 to Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre

he Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre has received a $10,000 donation from the Gosford Freemasons to continue their vital community work. The Freemasons’, Ron Elshaw and Brian Giersch, presented a cheque for that amount to the Centre’s, Collette Baron and Rob Watson, on June 26. “These funds will help the Centre meet its considerable running costs to ensure its day to day operations,” Elshaw said. “The Central Coast Lodge is very pleased to be able to assist this worthy organisation which is designed to provide some 30 plus programs of benefit to the community. “These activities include such things as providing breakfast to school children and a community pantry. “All programs are designed to assist disadvantaged members of the community. “In all, the Centre’s work requires the input of approximately 80 volunteers,”

travel expenses, and $1,000 to Noraville Scouts. “The members of the Lodge are very proud of their ability to provide assistance to the wider community and are working to ensure that this can continue into the future. “Freemasonry is not a secret society and has many aims for improving humanity. “One of these aims to ‘make good men better’ and is open to all those seeking to do just that,” Elshaw said. Baron extended her thanks to the Masons on behalf of the Centre for their generous donation. “As a small community organisation, donations such as this make a huge difference, and the Masons’ contribution helps us in our work to make this a better, stronger community,” she said.

Elshaw said. According to Elshaw, the Central Coast Lodge has, over time, been able to establish a

reserve fund which allows it to make donations to a number of worthy causes. Over the past 12 months,

the Freemasons have donated $20,000 to drought relief, $4,000 for radiology studies, $4,000 to run a free Christmas

event at Narara Model Railway for children, $5,640 to Riding for the Disabled, $1,500 to help Special Olympians cover

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Andy Carson wins national House of the Year Award

celebrated architect has paid homage to his upbringing on the Central Coast in his latest award winning project. Avoca’s, Andy Carson, is the man behind Atelier Andy Carson, the winner of the 2019 Housing Industry Association’s Australian Housing Awards most prestigious honour, House of the Year. The project in question, Headland House, is located in a remote coastal site off Werri Beach, surrounded by green pastures on one side and coastal cliffs and the ocean on the other. The four bedroom, four-anda-half-bathroom Headland House is connected by three pavilions, wrapped around a protected courtyard. Sweeping 180 degree views and breathtaking scenery called for a respectful celebration of the location and instead of providing the same view throughout the house,

Construction at Shaun Brinklow Park underway

I Carson’s design creates considered framed glimpses of what lies outside. Meanwhile, a storm viewing room pays tribute to the drama of extreme weather fronts creeping up from the ocean. Carson said his love and respect for the landscape shines through all of his designs.

“I was lucky enough to grow up in Terrigal and North Avoca. “Surfing every day after school and bush walking through the local angophora and sandstone cliffs has inspired my work. “The NSW coast is such a special place and I’m honoured to be able to design beautiful homes for people in this spectacular location,” he

said. Since its completion, Headland House has piqued the interest of major international brands like Porsche, Gucci and Mini, which have all used it as a backdrop for campaign shoots. Source: Media release, Jul 4 Martyna Kulczyk, Lindy Johnson

n a win for community advocacy, Central Coast Council has announced it has started construction of an inclusive and accessible play space at Shaun Brinklow Park, Copacabana, after the community made its desire for more inclusive play spaces known.

all abilities swing seat with a five point harness and a nest swing), continuous pathways which double as a trike track with transport themed signage, and features to encourage imaginative play. There is also a large climbing net, musical elements and a double slide. A Council Spokesperson said the new space would also feature a shaded picnic area with the planting of more advanced shade trees throughout the park also to take place.

The new fenced play space is for completion in July and will have rubber soft fall surfacing, a wheelchair accessible carousel, two bay swing set (which will incorporate the

Source: Media release, Jun 4 Central Coast Council Media

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Speech and Drama sections of Central Council’s Coast Eisteddfod to be held soon Youth Services T team has won a Highly Commended award he 2019 Central Coast Eisteddfod (CCE) is fast approaching, with the Speech and Drama sections of the annual event set to take place at Gosford Uniting Church from July 13-14.

entral Coast Council’s Youth Services team has won a Highly Commended award in the Creative Communities section at the 2019 Local Government Excellence Awards.

Council won the award for its Creative Engineers at The Hub program, which runs Battle of the Bands, Discovered, Idea to Screen and Let Me Entertain You. Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said she was delighted that the Youth Services team had been recognised for creatively engaging young people. “Creative Engineers at The Hub was established for young people to expand their vision for the future and connect with the arts industry. “This well-deserved recognition of Council’s Youth Services team reflects all the energy and time that goes into creative projects engaging young people through The Hub at Erina.

“This success is largely due to Council’s strong vision, which has attracted a myriad of committed supporters, including prominent national music industry insiders, Rod McCormack and Gina Jeffreys, the national youth charity organization, Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD), and other local creative businesses such as Macron Music Erina and The Grove Studios,” Vaughan said. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the award reflects Council’s commitment in the Community Strategic Plan to connect people, build capacity, and to celebrate and create opportunities for young people to participate in community life. “It also aligns with our aim to foster creative and performing arts, while working with local leaders to mentor young people in skill development. “It’s great to be acknowledged for this and I congratulate our talented youth services staff,” Mayor Smith said. Source: Media release, Jul 2 Central Coast Council Media

Back for its 44th instalment, the CCE is one of the Coast’s most enduring performing arts platforms for children and young people, and provides invaluable experience performing in front of an audience, and professional development in the form of an adjudicator’s critique. The CCE is split between The Woy Woy abattoir, owned and managed by family business sections, with Speech and Drama performances taking F.C. Nichols Pty Ltd, was an integral part of the Central Coast for almost The Woy Woy ofabattoir, place in their own event, with fifty years. It employed thousands of local people and injected millions all other disciplines taking part Nichols Ltd, was a dollars into the local economy. When it finally closed inF.C. 2004, it wasPtyone in the October event. fifty years. It employed tho of only two locally-owned abattoirs left in New South Wales. 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FRIDAY, JUL 12 Winter Blues Festival, Diggers at The Entrance, Free, 12/07 - 14/07, Multiple acts and sessions Rockpool Rambles, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, 12 & 13/07, Ticketed Booking’s required, 9 - 10am

SUNDAY, JUL 14

Justice Crew, The Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 7:45pm 4343 0111

Rotary club Toukley: Trivia Night - Fundraising to support our youth programs, Halekulani Bowling Club, Ticketed, 7pm

I Pilgrim: One man’s search for love and meaning, Avoca Beach Cinema, Ticketed, 7pm

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

The Ettalong Jazz Festival, The Galleria - Ettalong Beach, Free entry, 11am - 5:30pm

SATURDAY, JUL 13

MONDAY, JUL 15

West Ham United Player ID Camp 2019, James Browne Oval, 15 & 16/07, 10am 2pm, 0434 413 140 Register at www.georgecowiefootball.com

WEDNESDAY, JUL 17

The AC/DC Story, Ettalong diggers, Ticketed, 8:30pm 4343 0111

Frank Ifield - Encore, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 1pm

THURSDAY, JUL 18

Tuggerah Lakes U3A SATURDAY, AUG 24 presents a Talk on ‘The Call of the Outback Daisy Bates & Ernestine Hill’ The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm

Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on Buddy Holly & The ‘Switzerland – Its Neutrality & role in WW2’ Beatles Tribute Show, SATURDAY, JUL 27 Steve Smillie & Friends, The Entrance/Long Jetty The Ettalong Diggers, Robert Knox Hall CC SUNDAY, AUG 18 Troubadour Folk Club - RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm Ticketed, 8pm

The Gosford Branch of Children’s Medical Sydney Roosters v Nth QLD Research Institute Cowboys, SUNDAY, JUL 21 Coffee Morning, Central Coast Stadium, The East Gosford Progress Ticketed, 2pm Hall, Ticketed, 10am Cinema under the Stars How to train your Dragon 3, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, Free event, 6:15pm

Rugby League The Musical, SATURDAY, AUG 10 The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8:30pm

Camille and Co - A Carnival of Song, St Patricks Catholic Church Gosford, Ticketed, 2:30pm JazzLeague: Paul’s Pizza Jazz - 5 piece led by Paul Furniss, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2pm - 5pm Umina Beach Markets, Peninsula Recreational Precinct, 9am - 2pm NXTGEN - Dimensions, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 6:30pm

Witches Leap (Aust) Celtic Music, St. Lukes Hall, Ticketed, 7pm

SATURDAY, AUG 3

Conservatorium Gosford, Ticketed, 7:30pm, 4324 7477

Free Chemical Cleanout www.trybooking.com/BBHNX Drop Off, Charmhaven Council Free Chemical Cleanout Sydney International Central Coast Asthma & Drop Off, Depot, 03 & 04//08, Respiratory Management, Piano Competition 0f Mount Penang Event 9am 3:30pm Erina Leagues Club, Australia, Park, 10 & 11/08, www.cleanout.com.au Free, 9am - 4:30pm Gosford Anglican 9am - 3:30pm Church, Ticketed, www.cleanout.com.au Wildplant Community Christmas in July Race Day, 2:30pm, Masterclass Nursery, The Entertainment Grounds, 2 Day Workshop 12pm, 4324 7477 Ticketed, 11am - 5:30pm CEN Office Ourimbah, Charcoal & ink artwork on plywood, Carnevale 2019 Exhibition, Yarramalong Store & Cafe, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 9:30am 03 - 29/08

Glenworth Valley’s Horses Birthday Festival, Glenworth Valley, Ticketed, 27/07 & 28/07, 9:30am SUNDAY, AUG 4

SUNDAY, JUL 28 Search For Land Seminar, Tuggerah Community Hall, Ticketed, 10am - 3:30pm

Fun! Fun! Fun! Concert, Toukley Presbyterian Church, Donation entry, 2pm

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

Country Music Festival 2019, The Food and Wine Festival, The Waterfront Plaza and Mt Penang Gardens and JazzLeague: Mike Hallam’s Memorial Park, Event Park, Free entry, Hot Six, 10am - 4pm 11am 5pm Central Coast Leagues Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm Jazz Vocalist - Vince Jones, TUESDAY, AUG 13 The Ettalong Diggers, WEDNESDAY, JUL 31 Ticketed, 5pm

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Kiki Dee with Carmelo Luggeri, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Day, The March on Ettalong waterfront - 11:15am, Memorial Lunch & Show at the Ettalong Diggers Ballroom, ticketed 12:30pm Toukley Torch Bearers Fete, Memorial Hall Toukley, 8am - 1pm

SAMSN - Eight Week TUESDAY, AUG 6 WEDNESDAY, AUG 21 Support Group for male survivors of child www.ettalongdiggers.com sexual abuse, Grigoryan Brothers Christmas in July! Gosford, Free - Past, Present and Dinner & Show, Bookings required, Future, Club Umina, 31/07 - 18/09, The Art House Wyong, Diplomacy, Ticketed, 6:30pm The Scouts and Guides: Faulty Towers - The 6 - 8pm Ticketed, 8pm The Art House Wyong, 4343 9999 Central Coast Gang Show, Dining Experience, 02 8355 3711 4335 1485 Ticketed, 6/08 - 8pm, www.thearthousewyong.com.au Laycock Street Theatre Roald Dahl’s The Twits, www.SAMSN.org.au Ocean Beach Hotel Come Celebrate Bastille 7/08 - 2pm Auditorium, Ticketed, The Art House Theatre, Umina, Ticketed, Day with the Alliance WEDNESDAY, AUG 14 4335 1485 18/07 - 20/07, Multiple Ticketed, 25/07 - 27/07, FRIDAY, AUG 2 7pm, 4341 2322 Française Conversation www.thearthousewyong.com.au Sessions www.obhotel.com.au Multiple Screening’s Tenori Timeless, Group, Kiki Dee with Carmelo Laycock Street Theatre 4335 1485 WEDNESDAY, AUG 7 Erina League Club, First FRIDAY, JUL 19 Luggeri, FRIDAY, AUG 23 www.thearthousewyong.com.au Auditorium, attendance is free, The Art House Wyong, Open Day! Ticketed, 11am Peter Williams Medium Shaun Kirk, 10am - 12pm Ticketed, 8pm Council Pop Up, Living Choice Live, The Rhythm Hut, Wyong Village Central, Central Coast Speech and Broadwater Court, Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing Laycock Street Theatre Don Ticketed, 6:30pm Comedy With Two Left Feet, 10am - 12pm Drama Eisteddfod, Craig Room, Ticketed, Meet at Treeview yourvoiceourcoast.com Laycock Street Theatre The Bays Art Show Gosford Uniting Church, 7pm Estate, 10am - 12pm Auditorium Gosford, Opening Night Cocktail 13 & 14/07, RSVP 1800 064 344 FRIDAY, JUL 26 Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing Ticketed, 14 - 16/08, Registrations now open

Central Coast Mariners vs. Sutherland Sharks FC, Pluim Park Lisarow, Free entry, 10:30am

Possum Magic: Tour and Storytime School Holiday THURSDAY, JUL 25 Program, Laycock Street Theatre, Free - Booking’s required, 10am

Function, 19 Woy Woy Bay Rd, 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Children’s Medical Research Institute Book Stall, William Street Plaza, Gosford, 8:30am - 3pm

Luna & Co Resin Workshop, Alberts Line, Ticketed, SATURDAY, JUL 20 1pm - 3pm Children’s Mask Making Workshop, Wallarah Peace Park, Ticketed, 9am - 12pm

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

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2pm & 8pm Strictly Ballroom The Night Fever - A Tribute Musical, THURSDAY, AUG 15 to the Bee Gees, THURSDAY, AUG 8 Laycock Street Community The Ettalong Diggers, Hitler’s Daughter, ThinkingBIG Central Coast Theatre, Ticketed, Ticketed, 8:30pm The Art House Wyong, Innovation Summit, 26/07 - 10/08 4343 0111 Ticketed, 16/08 - 16/08, The Showroom Mingara www.ettalongdiggers.com Multiple Screening’s Metro Fest - All Ages Live Recreation Club, Ticketed, Band Night, 7:30pm Gutsy Girls Adventure Film FRIDAY, AUG 16 The Youth Art Warehouse, Tour 2019, FRIDAY, AUG 9 Ticketed, 6pm - 10pm Top Dog Film Festival Avoca Beach Picture Avoca, Theatre, Ticketed, Shannon Noll - The Singles Christmas in July, Avoca Beach Picture 7pm Tour, The Makers Studio, Theatre, Ticketed, The Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 6 - 8pm 7pm - 9:30pm Ticketed, 8:30pm

Songs of Paul Simon Simon & Garfunkel to Graceland, Laycock Street Theatre Gosford, Ticketed, 8pm, 4323 3233 www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ theatres/whats-on

COSS Connections Guided Bird Walk, Rumbalara Reserve, Ticketed, 8am - 11am 4349 4756 Blues on the Mountain featuring Karen Lee Andrews, Mangrove Mountain Hall, Ticketed, 6pm The Rotary Club Of Wyong Tuggerah - Come Celebrate our 70th Birthday, Wyong Golf Club, Ticketed, 6pm

SUNDAY, AUG 25 The Sydney Welsh Choir, Auditorium of Wyong Christian Community School, Ticketed, 2:30pm

THURSDAY, AUG 29 Council Pop Up, Lakehaven Shopping Centre, 10am - 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com

SATURDAY, AUG 31 The Swinging Sixties, Central Coast Leagues Club - Parkview Room, Ticketed, 8:30pm

SATURDAY, SEP 7 The Hits of the Crooner, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm

SUNDAY, SEP 8 Handmade on the Coast, Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm

Comedy With Two Left Feet, The Art House Wyong, TUESDAY, SEP 10 Ticketed, 23 - 24/08, 2pm & 8pm Night and Day - The Doris and Shirley Show, Leaving Jackson: The Laycock Street Theatre Johnny Cash & June Carter Auditorium, Ticketed, Show, 11am Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 7:30pm

SATURDAY, SEP 14 The Entrance Food & Wine Festival, The Entrance Lake House, Ticketed, 11am - 9pm

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Erina man wins guaranteed first prize of $200,000

n Erina man was left speechless after the revelation that he won the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot. The NSW player won the guaranteed first prize of $200,000 in draw 1376, drawn on July 4. Confirming the discovery with a NSW Lotteries’ official, the thrilled man revealed he never expected to win. “Oh god, I am getting all teary,” he admitted. “I am very overwhelmed. “I am walking around in a circle. “I just can’t believe this. “My family is here and we

are all so excited. When asked how he planned to use his prize, the Erina local said he had a few ideas, including an extended holiday to Spain. “I need to sleep on it for a night or two I think,” he explained. “We will definitely go on a holiday to Spain and I will share some with my family. “Then I will probably retire soon. “I have been thinking about it for a while, so this might help me actually do it,” he said. The regular player, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his entry at Erina LPO and Newsagency. Newsagency co-owner,

Warren Bolton, said he was thrilled to have sold a first prize winning entry. “This is so exciting. “It is the first major prize we have sold since we took over ownership, so we are very happy. “We are celebrating in store and telling all of our customers. “Hopefully this is the start of a winning streak and we sell more major prizes to our customers. “Congratulations to our winner, we wish him all the best for the future,” Bolton said. Source: Media release, Jul 5 Lauren Cooney, The Lott

Funds raised for Kids in Need

he 2019 Central Coast Black Tie Ball was held in Gosford on June 29. Back

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instalment, the now annual ball is an initiative of Central Coast Dance Centre to raise funds for local charities. This year’s beneficiary was

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Central Coast Kids in Need Inc. with the ball raising just under $4,000 for the charity. The Centre’s, Krin Bajough, said the 2019 ball raised close to double the amount of the inaugural event in 2018. “A huge thank you to everyone who came and supported the ball. “Such a fantastic effort and an amazing night, with everyone styled up for the event at The Coast Bar and Restaurant,” Bajough said. The theme of this year’s event was Casino Royale. Source: Newsletter, Jul 8 Krin Bajough, Central Coast Dance Centre

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Local businesses are finalists in Sydney Markets’ Fresh Awards

wo local businesses have been named as finalists in Sydney Market’s 2019 Fresh Awards. Sydney Market’s Fresh Awards celebrate best practice and excellence in the fresh produce industry, with Mangrove Mountain’s, D Fresh Produce, and Peats Ridge’s, S&P Dominello, both announced as finalists, with D Fresh up for Produce Grower of the Year and S&P Dominello up for the Flower Grower of the Year. A family business spanning three generations, S&P Dominello has been based at Peats Ridge since the mid70s, and has been producing some of Greater Sydney’s most sought after cut flowers since 1983. Sam and Phil Dominello are the brothers behind the Peats Ridge flower farm and are no strangers to the Fresh Awards, having taken out the Grower of the Year award in a back to back clean sweep in 2016 and 2017. All up in 2019, there are 60 greengrocers, florists, growers, wholesalers and bloggers up for awards across 15 categories, with winners to be announced at the Fresh Awards Gala to be held in Sydney on July 24. The retailers and growers are evaluated through an intensive mystery shopping program and industry assessment. They are judged on everything

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from produce quality and freshness, customer service and industry knowledge, as well as their store appearance and innovative approaches. Brad Latham, CEO of Sydney Markets, said the Markets is proud to support and celebrate the work of NSW and ACT based greengrocers, florists, growers, wholesalers and bloggers through the Fresh Awards. “These businesses work tirelessly to provide their customers and communities with fresh, locally sourced

produce and they deserve to be recognised for their excellence. “The Fresh Awards shines a light on the achievements of local business owners, talent and the fresh industry as a whole,” Latham said. Ourimbah’s, Eagles Green Supplies, are also up for the 2019 Flower Grower of the Year. Source: Media release, Jun 19 Nina Willoughby, Uptown Communications

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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

Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

THE MAKERS STUDIO CENTRAL COAST INC.

Creative workspace for print making, screen printing, textile and fibre arts. Introductory classes & open access workshops. Creative support each Thurs 10am - 4pm 0414 220 855 www.themakersstudio.org.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS 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

CENTRAL COAST 50+ SINGLES SOCIAL GROUP 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

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS CENTRAL COAST SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH

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

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

Free training and insurance provided. 0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.au

U3A CENTRAL COAST

OOSH services, fitness classes, anxiety, depression and arts & crafts, over 50’s loneliness and to improve friendship group, youth group, mental health and well-being. social groups and many more Anonymous, free and open to services. all. Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau 4340 1724 Bay and Wyong wwww.knc.net.au 1800 558 268

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& SUPPORT SOCIETY Refer potential volunteers to WYOMING Educational organisation community organisations. GOSFORD NORTH COMMUNITY CENTRE promoting prevention, self-help Provide support to volunteers Community Support, Zumba PROBUS CLUB and freedom of choice in and community organisations. Book Club, Community Meets 4th Tuesday at the therapies. Garden, Facility Hire, EAPA, Grange Hotel Monthy meeting Provide training to volunteers Henry Kendall Gardens and managers of volunteers Fine Assistance, Volunteer 4th Tuesday Grange Hotel Summer Meeting Information sessions “Bridge to Opportunity, CDAT, OSHC/ 10am 3rd Mon each month - 7pm, Volunteering” held regularly. Vacation Care 4322 5560 Winter Meeting 4329 7122 Managed by Gosford Regional 3rd Sat each month - 2pm recruit@volcc.org.au Community Services FREEMASONS 0410 696 458 4323 7483 Who are they? cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com WILDLIFE ARC accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au What do they do? www.gosfordcommunity.org.au We rescue and care for injured Find out about the wolrd’s and orphan native animals. oldest fraternal organisation CENTRAL COAST FAMILY 24hr/day, 7days/week.Gen and how we help our Meeting 3rd Sun Wyoming HISTORY SOCIETY INC. community. Community Centre, Maidens Open Tue to Fri 9.30am ALCOHOLICS Gosford Masonic Centre Brush Rd Wyoming at 10am 2.30pm ANONYMOUS 86 Mann St Gosford 4325 0666 First Sat 9.30 - noon www.tccl2001.org Meet Mon, Wed & Fri, Thur 7pm - 9pm 12.30pm - Someone cares COMMUNITY CENTRES Other times by appointment. Anglican Church GOSFORD AND DISTRICT 4324 5164 3 Mann St Gosford ORCHID SOCIETY www.centralcoastfhs.org.au COMMUNITY CENTRES 4323 3890 Persons interested in Orchids admin@centralcoasths.org.au and their culture are invited to provide the local community with a meeting place and BETTER HEARING join a friendly club BRISBANE WATER hub for groups, services and 4th Wed, 730pm AUSTRALIA CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY information. Kincumber School of Arts COAST • Coach tours • School building, Tora Ave, Kincumber Hearing loss management educational tours • Annual GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE 0405 669 707 Support and educational Street Stalls • Participation gosfordorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au AND LEARNING CENTRE groups providing practical in History Heritage Week Mon-Fri experience and confidence Celebration Margaret Pearce Chess, Darts, Handicraft, SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB Learn the benefits of hearing 4325 2270 Indoor Bowls, Knitting, Line aids CENTRAL COAST Dancing, Origami, Painting, 4321 0275 A non-profit seniors club FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST Pencil Drawing, Scrabble, to help members master FLEETERS CENTRAL computers, tablets, phones and Scrapbooking, Sit & Sew, Table CENTRAL COAST Tennis, Ukulele COAST keep up with grand children PROSTATE CANCER 4304 7065 For anyone interested in early Friendly Volunteer Helpers SUPPORT GROUP history or early family histories. scccc@internode.on.net (GOSFORD) Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. GOSFORD-NARARA Google scccckincumber Meet last Friday Month Point Clare Community Hall 4307 9421 NEIGHBOURHOOD Terrigal Uniting Church 2nd Sat 10:30am CENTRE 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 4392 1926 4311 6254 School Holiday activities, SENIORS SOCIAL AND 9.30am to 12 noon playgroup, multicultural FRIENDSHIP CLUB INC 4367 9600 programs, community activities Meets 2nd Mon www.pcfa.org.au - Rooms for Hire Regular monthly social activities as well as day BRISBANE WATER BRASS 4329 4477 DYING WITH DIGNITY outings and short breaks Brass Band entertainment admin@gnnc.com.au away, organised by Campaigning to give those for the community playing all individual members. suffering unrelievable terminal types of popular music POINT CLARE 4322 7588 or 0427 404 322 or incurable illness the choice Rehearsal every Tues. COMMUNITY HALL 7.30pm-10pm Community Garden - Playgroup to receive legal medical help to die. Quarterly meetings, 0419 274 012 TERRIGAL WAMBERAL Craft and Exercise Groups Erina Fair. 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Wyong, Terrigal & Gosford North Clubs CENTRAL COAST Women working together to WOMEN’S HEALTH make a difference and imprive CENTRE lives while making new friends. Counseling, therapeutic and Enjoy social outings and social groups, workshops, community involvment. domestic violence and abuse Wyong Club Meets issues. All services provided by 3rd Wed 6.30pm women for women Terrigal Club Meets 4324 2533 3rd Mon 12 noon www.cccwhc.com.au Gosford North 2nd Wed 7pm SOROPTIMIST 0417 480 549 or INTERNATIONAL 0407 008 555

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Gosford Netball 14 and Under Division 2 are NSW champions

Gosford’s 14 and Under Division 2 team won their NSW Hart Junior State Title competition

Carmichael placed third in Pro World Surf League Qualifying Series event Copacabana pro surfer, Wade Carmichael, has placed third in the Ballito Pro. A World Surf League Qualifying Series event, the Ballito Pro is the longest

running professional surfing competition in the world and was back for its 51st instalment in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Carmichael had a strong

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run through the seeding rounds, progressing steadily all the way through to Round 9, the final round before the quarterfinals, without incident. He pulled off a dominating 13.27 to blitz his Brazilian opponent, Flavio Nakagima, (9.24) to qualify for the quarterfinal, where he was up against France’s, Maxime Huscenot. With a shot at the title very much in reach, both surfers put on a phenomenal display. Huscenot took an early lead after consecutively posting scores in the 5 point range with his first two waves, but two consecutive 6 point waves were enough to put Carmichael in front and kept him there. In a performance that proved the idiom ‘quality over quantity’, Carmichael took the round with a 13.10 secured off four waves, compared to Huscenot’s 12.84 off the back of seven waves. In the semi-finals, Carmichael found himself up against Brazil’s, Deivid Silva. It was a tumultuous heat, with both surfers making some poor choices. Between them they banked 17 waves, with the majority being scored low. In the end, it came right down to the wire, with Silva pulling ahead off the back of a 6.43 wave to end on a score of 11.60 to Carmichael’s 8.16. The result saw Carmichael eliminated and placed third. Silva would go on to win the title. Source: Website, Jul 8 World Surf League, Ballito Pro Results Portal

he 2019 Netball NSW Hart Junior State Titles wrapped up on July 8, with Gosford Netball Association crowned winners of the 14 and Under Division 2 Competition. Formerly known as the Netball NSW State Age Championships, the Hart Junior State Titles, is one of the largest female sporting competitions in the southern hemisphere, and was played

from July 6-8 at Baulkham Hills’ and Penrith Netball Associations’ home courts. More than 2,000 players, representing 232 teams from 85 Associations from all over NSW, took part in this year’s titles, including the Coast’s two other Netball Associations, Wyong and Woy Woy. Gosford’s 13 and Under Division 1 players also excelled, placing third in their competition and just missing out on a chance at playing the championship deciding match.

Netball NSW Competitions’ Manager, Claire Dale, said the competition was hugely rewarding for everyone involved and helped put a spotlight on up and coming netball talent. “It’s always amazing to see how events such as these come together and how strong our netball community in NSW is,” she said. Source: Website, Jul 8 Netball NSW

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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

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Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3510 Central Coast Family Support Services 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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As Central Coast Newspapers are community newspapers, the cost of advertising not for profit organisations’ events is subsidised. This makes them the same rate as non business advertisements. A mono 5cm advertisement only costs $33. Each additional cm costs $6.60 as does colour, and/or a photograph or a logo. Private advertisements need to be paid for at the time of booking.

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The minimum size of 5cm X a single column only costs $40 + GST in mono and an extra $8 + GST for colour, a logo or a photograph, every two weeks. Most businesses choose to advertise on an ongoing basis and discounts apply for multiple bookings, if they are paid for in full, in advance. Having an advertisement run for 3 months only costs $215 + GST, for 6 months it is $385 + GST, and for 12 months advertising, the total cost is only $700 + GST – Approximately $14 per week. Artwork is free and advertisers are encouraged to change their advertisements frequently

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Central Coast Newspapers has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into financial difficulty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track. However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so. From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them. • Renotek, Tascott

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Glenn Scott blames venue for seriousness of his injuries

a n g r o v e M o u n t a i n superbike professional racer, Glenn Scott, has suffered multiple injuries during a crash at Queensland’s Morgan Park Raceway.

Scott, who is in Queensland to contest Round 4 of the Australia Superbikes Championships (ASBK), was on a practice run when he crashed during a turn, sliding under the air fence and hitting a wall before being hit by his bike. He suffered a dislocated hip and multiple back fractures. Scott is currently recovering in hospital and is waiting for further prognosis to determine the extent of his injuries. In a statement issued by Scott through his social media, he confirmed that he was on the mend and thanked his team and Morgan Park staff for their assistance, post crash. “Thank you to all the race safe staff, you guys were awesome. “I apologise for my yelling, that hip was something else though.

“Thank you to my team, you guys were working amazing. “It was going to be a ripper of a weekend. “I am so sorry to all my sponsors and supporters, we were certainly doing our best, as a team, to shine and fight for the privateer title,” Scott said. In his statement Scott also criticised the safety of the venue. “These are the risks we take riding these unsafe circuits. “Our passion to ride is so great that when we roll into a circuit like Morgan Park, you can see it is not fit for a national level of racing, but we ignore the dangerous sections and go anyway. “ASBK and Motorcycling Australia need to step up and change this. “If that wall wasn’t so close on the outside of the turn, I’d be throwing a new set of fairing on my bike, dusting my leathers off and heading out for qualifying today,” Scott said. Source: Websites, Jul 6 Glenn Scott, Glenn Scott Racing

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Four athletes win medals at the Oceania Championships

our local athletes have returned from the 2019 Oceania Championships with medals. Callum Sutton, Tom Shannon, and Katie and Tyler Gunn, all contested the Championships, which were held from June 24-28 in Townsville, Qld. The four are all Gosford Little Athletics alumni and have all gone on to leave their mark on their various sports. Sutton took the gold in the Men’s Under-20 Discus with a mark of 43.47m. Shannon took the bronze in the Men’s Under 18 5kg Hammer Throw with a mark of 56.38m. Katie Gunn took the silver in the Women’s Under 18 Long Jump with a jump of 5.98m. Tyler Gunn brought home a silver in the Men’s Open 400m and a gold in the 4x400m Relay.

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Gosford Tennis Club has received a $10,000 ANZ Community Grant

Gosford Tennis Club will upgrade its facilities thanks to ANZ grant funding

osford Tennis Club has received a $10,000 ANZ

Community Grant. The Club will use the grant

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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to install new bathroom blocks and locker rooms to ensure community members, players and visitors have access to facilities of a high standard. The Club received the grant for its work in delivering the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program to young tennis players across the Coast, with the grant including, merchandise, equipment and signage. “We are committed to supporting tennis at all levels around Australia through ANZ Tennis Hot Shots and are thrilled to present Gosford Tennis Club with this community grant. “The Gosford Tennis Club is the heartbeat of Tennis on the Central Coast and has been instrumental in championing ANZ Hot Shots participation as well as proactively engaging us for further support,” said ANZ District Manager, Newcastle and Central Coast, Matthew Hanson. The funds were awarded to the Club during a presentation on July 4.

Only two premier league matches completed

osford City and East Gosford were able to play out their Central Coast Football Battlewin Premier League Round 16 fixtures as planned, after a week of rain saw four of the six matches postponed.

Gosford City came up against a determined The Entrance in their Round 16 match. It was a tight even match between the two clubs in red that have slipped significantly in recent seasons. Between 2014 and 2017, one or the other club played in each of the four grand finals, including their clash in the 2015 decider. Such has been the transformation at both clubs that only three players from the grand final took the field in what has now become a relegation battle. All were from The Entrance in, Matt Kenny, Matt Page and Adam Parkinson, the lastmentioned having been in goals for Gosford City then and now between the posts for the Sea Eagles. Coincidentally the score line in both matches was the same, a 3-2 win for The Entrance. East Gosford also lost their

Jason Cozens in action for Kanwal Photo: Gary Sinclair

Round 16 fixture, going down 1-nil to Kanwal. The Bulls have experienced a rather luckless campaign to date, with six of their 10 losses coming by just the single goal. Motivated to change their fortunes, the Bulls started Sunday’s match brightly. Kanwal came flying out of the blocks for the second period, with Cozens having two great chances to give his side the lead inside the opening six minutes of the second half. After surviving the early onslaught from the Bulls, the Rams began to grow into the second period as the match began to settle for a 25-minute period. Fresh from taking the lead, Kanwal had the opportunity to

double it just two minutes later but the ball flew over the bar. East Gosford stepped up a gear for the remaining 10 minutes of the match but struggled to manufacture any clear scoring opportunities as the Bulls held on for just their second win of the season. Wins in all three grades for the Bulls saw them take a huge step towards safety next season as they opened up a 33-point gap between themselves and Toukley in 11th place, although the Gunners do still have four matches in hand. Source: Website, Jul 9 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

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

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

ound 12 of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition saw several high action games as the competition nears its climax.

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The arrangement will see the grand finals played on September 7, a week earlier than initially scheduled. In order to achieve this, there will no longer be a washout break between Rounds 17 and 18 of the WPL competition, meaning round 18 will now be played across the weekend of the 17th and 18th of August. Central Coast Football CEO, Darren Sprod, said the organisation was delighted at

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Several highInaugural action games bowls in Rugbymixed Union Round 12

Football grand finals to be played at Central Coast Stadium

entral Coast Football has announced that this year’s Women’s Premier League (WPL) grand finals will be held at Central Coast Stadium.

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the opportunity to promote the WPL. “Women’s football in Australia is really beginning to fulfil it’s potential, particularly off the back of the successes of the Matildas. “We want to continue that growth, and opportunities like these allow the Central Coast’s best female footballers to take advantage of the region’s best football facilities. In addition to the WPL fixtures, Central Coast Football will also be hosting the grand finals of one competition from each of the Under 12’s, 13’s, 14’s and 15’s Boys competitions at the venue on the same day. Source: Website, Jun 30 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

The Match of the Day at Heazlett Park saw Ourimbah hang on to defeat Avoca Beach by 34 points to 26. In a see-sawing match, both teams had their periods in the lead only to see the scores change quite regularly throughout the 80 minutes. It was an exciting game of rugby from start to finish and it was a very pleasing game of rugby for those in attendance. There was nothing in this match on the scoreboard, even though Ourimbah did score six tries to three in the match. It was some very good goal kicking by Avoca Beach’s, Shaun Townsend, that kept the home team very much in the picture. This was Ourimbah’s closest contest of the year and things were certainly tight for the entire 80 minutes. Ourimbah continue to lead

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

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

the competition while Avoca Warnervale did score two 14. Beach, even though dropping tries to one in the final 40 It seemed at that stage out of the top four, know they minutes to grab the win. the Gosford team had things can return there based on this The win keeps Warnervale in firmly in control after coming Competitors in the inaugural Woy Woy mixed bowls competition performance. contention for the finals, but from behind and taking a very Warnervale secured a they will have to keep winning handy lead. significant victory when they from now on in. However, the second half defeated Kariong by 21 points Gosford defeated Hornsby saw Hornsby push Gosford the to 12 at Woongarrah Oval 1. by 33 points to 26 in what whole way. This match was also even for proved quite an even affair at Gosford maintain third much of the 80 minutes. hasWoongarrah 2. Central Coast Marine Rescue towedOval aboard position on the22. table with some The rescue boat was then a six-metre half-cabin Neither team could get Hornsby got away to the important matches comingtwo up assigned to locate and secure runabout with two people on large logs deemed hazards to safe ahead to any significant extent better start in this match and over the next few weeks. board from south of the Rip navigation seen around the Rip Bridge in the firstto halfDavistown. and went to midway through Bridge the first half area. The motor had failed on Sunday, logs were located. OneSource: was the halftime break locked at 7 they had jumped to The a 7 point June 7, at around 9:15am, and described as “huge”. Media release, Jul 8 they help to get back to points required apiece. lead, however, by They halftimewere placed ashore for Larry Thomson, Central Coast the ramp adjacent to Davistown removalthe by Council. Public Wharf. Rugby2015 Union The second half continued Gosford had regained Media release, 8 June The tow was completed byand went to the Ron Cole, Marine Rescue to be hard fought and evenly ascendancy Mr Al Howes, Mr Karl Liepa, Mr NSW Central Coast Unit break leading by 26 points to Paul Oliver and Mr Bruce Larking contested.

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