Issue 212 of COAST Community News by Central Coast Newspapers

25 JULY 2019

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Detention centre riot sparks calls for a judicial review into the juvenile justice system

The siege at Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre has come to an end

he Public Service Association (PSA) has called for a judicial review into the juvenile justice system in NSW in the wake of a violent two-day riot at Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at Kariong which saw 21 detainees facing charges. The riot broke out at around 8:30pm on Sunday, July 21, after a number of inmates escaped from containment and began releasing other inmates, assaulting some in the process. It is understood that inmates armed themselves with makeshift weapons, as well as gardening and labouring equipment, including a pickaxe. One 18-year-old man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious condition

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around 5:30pm on Monday, July 22, after Riot Squad officers gained access to the roof and the remaining juveniles surrendered peacefully. Strike Force Mittabah has been established to investigate the incident. The riot follows two separate incidents earlier in July which saw a staff member assaulted at the centre and eight detainees gain access to a roof, setting some materials alight and throwing projectiles to the ground before the situation was resolved. PSA Assistant Secretary, Troy Wright, said the latest incident shows violence across the system has reached “epidemic proportions”. “At Frank Baxter alone, there are 25 staff off work on workers’ compensation for physical and psychological trauma,” Wright said.

“For more than three years, the Public Service Association has been begging the government for therapeutic units which allow the worst of the worst to be segregated. “It has dragged its heels on this issue, but it can no longer ignore a system in crisis. “The government could open therapeutic units today - the infrastructure is in the centres now. “The government must also segregate sex offenders from the general population.” Wright said the present system does not allow officers within the centre to manage violent offenders. “On Sunday, the officers enacted their training and retreated to call the police, because they do not have the powers to deal with it,” he said. “There must be a full judicial review into the juvenile justice

system and nothing can be off the table. “The response must look at the entire system, because these events, serious as they are, are a symptom of the problem, not the problem itself.” “Officers are not asking for weapons or a blank cheque to use brute force. “But there needs to be legislative change that includes consequences for violence of the kind seen on the weekend. “There also needs to be internal procedures that introduce consistent and fair consequences for inappropriate or challenging behaviour.” Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, Jihad Dib, has also demanded Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, hold an independent and transparent inquiry into the weekend riot,

which he described as “total failure of law and order within the justice system”. “For too long, the Government has ignored the calls of those working in the juvenile justice system in relation to better regulations, support and training,” Dib said Five adults and 16 juveniles were charged following this week’s riot. One adult appeared in Gosford Local Court on Monday with four others set to face the court on Tuesday. The youths were set to appear at Woy Woy Children’s Court on Tuesday. Source: Media releases, Jul 21-23 NSW Police Media Media release, Jul 22 Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, Jihad Dib Media release, Jul 24 Public Service Association Reporters: Dilon Luke and Terry Collins

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he State Government’s recent approval of mining licences to allow the Wallarah2 coalmine to proceed north-west of Wyong has provoked heated response from various groups within the community.

Labor and Greens MPs, and community and environment groups are incensed that the approval goes against pre-election promises made by then Opposition Leader, Barry O’Farrell, in 2009 that a Liberal Government would pass legislation to make sure

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mining can’t occur in any water catchment area. Labor Member for Wyong, David Harris, said the approval was a “backflip” on a guarantee made by a shadow cabinet of which NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was a member. “This isn’t necessarily about mining itself – it’s about where we mine,” Harris said. “We’ve had a long drought and a have a growing population on the Coast and there is a lot of evidence that water catchments and aquifers are affected by this sort of development.” Central Coast Greens’ spokesperson, Kate Da Costa,

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said the threat of air pollution alone was enough to stop mining, quite apart from the issue of effects on the water catchment. And former Wyong Mayor, Bob Graham, said possible effects on the Coast water table could see the region having to obtain water from Sydney or Newcastle or both. “We have another 40,000 homes going into the northern part of the Coast,” Graham said. Coast Community News is attempting to contact State Government and Wallarah2 representatives to give their perspectives for a follow-up video.

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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

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Patonga’s Dark Corner boat ramp carpark is being upgraded. The work includes an upgrade of the carpark pavement with formalised line marking for cars and boat trailers and an upgrade of park furniture within the reserve.

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he NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’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 to Australia’s main trade union for the mining industry.

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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.

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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SOURCE Press Release, 4 July 2019 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

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

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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.

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entral Coast Aero Club and its supporters say they’ve been pushed into a corner and now realise that “we’ll lose the airport if we don’t start pushing our own agenda”.

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

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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.

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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Council has commenced proceedings against the EPA and Verde Terra

Unemployment is worse on the Peninsula, says Tesch

Wallarah 2 Coal Project approval welcomed by mining union

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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

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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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

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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

Club CEO, Andrew Smith, said: “We’ve been here for 47 years, operating in harmony with the community …. and I think Council is using underhanded tactics to close the airport. “There is a distinct lack of transparency since this Council was elected in 2017. “We have not been involved in any decisions and they won’t talk to us,” he said. “And they’ve snuck this latest motion through,” he said, “just another anti-airport motion put to Council which has been enabled by the Mayor and Labor councillors.” Councillor Louise Greenaway’s Motion to the July 8 meeting called for replanting of a previously cleared section, and that there be no mowing, slashing or trimming of vegetation around the landing strip. Smith says that as the vegetation grows, it will result in the loss of a third of the usable runway. “I think it’s an underhanded tactic to close the airport by making it unusable and eventually it will have to close. “Councillor Greenaway openly ran for Council election on a ticket of

closing the airport, it was her primary tactic, and since then, there’s been the anti-airport Motions put to council which have also been enabled by the Mayor and the Labor Councillors. “I don’t know why they’re against the airport, publicly they are saying nothing,” Smith said. He said the Aero Club’s licence agreement with Council expires in August, 2021. “We were promised by the Mayor, via email, to have discussions by July/August last year, but repeated requests for that to happen have fallen on deaf ears,” he said. “The Mayor has made it quite clear she wants to protect the wetlands. Smith said if the airport closed, “they’d probably make it light industrial, and with all its concrete and light pollution, that’s

Warnervale was one of only six airports chosen for an Australian demonstrator tour to launch the new Cirrus SR22T G6 Turbo going straight into Porters no intention of renewing could do 10 movements, Creek and downstream our lease agreements and then with all the to that sensitive wetland. beyond 2021. other aircraft activity, it “It’s nonsensical that “The Mayor has didn’t take long to log 88 you’d close the airport on repeatedly promised movements. ecological grounds,” he the aero club, in various Meanwhile, Chairman said. emails, that we would of the Your Central Coast Association, Mayor Jane Smith has have our agreements Airport not responded to inquiries looked at in July, 2018, John Codrington, said by this journalist on the yet despite numerous Warnervale airport was progress of discussions attempts, everything is an incredibly valuable community asset that with Central Coast Aero falling on deaf ears. Club or questions about “The club was advised has been identified as a the future direction by council representatives major economic driver for of the airport site and that airport traffic was the Central Coast. surrounding lands. exceeding the cap limit “Council’s own The Aircraft Owners of 88 movements per $450,000 report into the and Pilots Association day, and that all future economic opportunities operations would require the airport could (AOPA), as well as other supporters, have swung a full 24 hours advance generate, which has into action with petitions notice of movement, been buried and hidden through their websites which includes all local, by council, makes clear private, club and flying the positive employment, and change.org social and economic AOPA Australia school aircraft. “This is a huge problem improvement the airport Executive Director, Benjamin Morgan, said for our airport community could deliver for families “a displaced runway and is clearly designed living in the region. “An example of the threshold will make to negatively impact on Warnervale Airport the airport’s usability,” utter Council stupidity has been the Amphibian unusable within a short Morgan said. Industries space of time. Aero Club CEO, Andrew Aerospace “It is obvious that Smith, said that in one debacle at Warnervale whereby Central Coast Council has hour, a training plane airport,

ratepayers have been forced to stump up an alleged $50m to buy back the aircraft manufacturer’s leasehold at the airport. “This one act of lunacy has cost the Central Coast region up to 7,000 skilled jobs and hundreds of millions in lost economic investment and benefit over the next 10 years. “The Central Coast has one of the worst youth unemployment rates in Australia and suffers from major welfare issues as a result, so it’s astounding that our Mayor and councillors have sought to undermine the education, training and gainful employment of those living on the Central Coast,” Codrington said. Central Coast Aero Club conducts pilot training, commercial and scenic flights for tourism, charity days such as free flights for disadvantaged children and their families, school tours, try and fly days, and theory instruction. There are also many support industries such as avionics, aircraft frames and engines, and overhauling and repairing aircraft. The airport is also used by the Rural Fire Service and for medical flights and evacuations. Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, said it would be a huge loss to the Central Coast if the airport closed.

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New fencing has been installed at the Council’s cafe at Woy Woy Oval in an attempt to make it more attractive to potential lessees. The cafe has been vacant since the oval and grandstand was redeveloped by Council in 2016, despite Council efforts to tender its lease. A total of $46,000 will be spent on upgrades, which include the installation of an all-weather surface and children’s play area. Council unit manager Mr Phil Cantillon said: “Council has undertaken upgrades to Woy Woy oval cafe following recommendations from operators

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St Luke’s unveils new stained glass windows Woy Woy’s St Luke’s Anglican Church has unveiled its new stained glass windows. The 44 windows depict religious symbols and theological concepts and have been installed in blocks over the past two years. The final pieces were unveiled on July 6 during an opening ceremony conducted by Woy Woy Parish rector Father Michael Davies. The artist behind the windows project is Fr Michael’s wife Ms Alexandra Banks. She said it had been a labour of love, years in the making. A self-taught artist, Ms Banks is currently completing her PhD at St Francis Theological College and said it was hard to believe the project was finally complete. “It’s taken me a couple weeks to

get my head around the idea that it’s finished but it is and I couldn’t be happier,” she said. An innovator in the glass art field, Ms Banks said each panel she created for the project paid homage to the intricate techniques of celebrated Australian stained glass artist Leonard French. The windows had already attracted many compliments from the community and it’s hoped the new feature will, in time, become a new icon for Woy Woy. “There’s nothing like this anywhere else on the Central Coast and it’s been really encouraging to hear people talking about the art and the stories they represent,” Ms Banks said. The windows are designed to draw in light and will dazzle and refract even on the cloudiest of days.

to increase the lease potential of the site. “Council has committed funds to install fencing to enclose the area, and a children’s play area,” he said. “Fencing works have now been completed and the new play area will be undertaken later in the year. “On completion of the upgrades, Council will engage with an agent to secure a suitable tenant to run a commercially viable, sustainable and vibrant business that delivers economic and social benefits for the community,” he said.

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SOURCE: Social media, 6 Jul 2019 Michael Davies, Woy Woy Anglican Parish Interview (Dilon Luke), 17 Jul 2019 Alexandra Banks, Artist

Cane toad discovered at Woy Woy A cane toad has been discovered at Woy Woy, according to the minutes of a meeting of the Coastal Open Spaces System committee.

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They’ve also been given the tick of approval from the theological and arts community, with the first event held at the church since the windows were completed a national conference on art and theology hosted by Ms Banks. “The conference was a great success and the windows were a big hit with all guests,” she said. Ms Banks wished to extend her thanks to all those involved in the project from its implementation to the final installation. “Countless volunteers ensured this project was completed. “It could not have been done without them,” Ms Banks said.

The discovery was mentioned in minutes of the committee meeting on May 29. The minutes reported that Mr Jonathon Eccles from the Greater Sydney Local Land Services briefed the meeting on the cane toad discovery and said the

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biosecurity team had been laying traps for their tadpoles. Last week, the Australian Reptile Park said a male cane toad had been surrendered to the park recently, found near a dam at Somersby. The park expressed concerns that more cane toads could soon be sighted on the Coast. Park general manager Mr Tim Faulkner said cane toads had caused major species decline in

Australia’s northern states and one being found at Somersby was extremely alarming. He urged residents to report any sightings of cane toads to the Office of Environment and Heritage. SOURCE Website, 18 Jul 2019 COSS Minutes, Central Coast Council Media statement, 18 Jul 2019 Tim Faulkner, Australian Reptile Park

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suffering stab wounds. Six other juveniles suffering various injuries from stab wounds to broken bones, were taken to Gosford Hospital for treatment, with an undisclosed number treated at the Centre by NSW Ambulance Paramedics. Police established a secure perimeter inside the Centre, but a group of inmates barricaded themselves on the The riot broke out at around roof of one of the facility’s 8:30pm on Sunday, July 21, buildings and a 22 hour siege after a number of inmates ensued. escaped from containment Additional resources were and began releasing other inmates, assaulting some in deployed from neighbouring police districts, as well as the the process. Public Order and Riot Squad, It is understood that inmates Operations Support Group, armed themselves with Dog Unit, PolAir, Traffic and makeshift weapons, as well Highway Patrol Command, the as gardening and labouring Rescue and Bomb Disposal equipment, including a Unit, and other specialist pickaxe. resources to help Brisbane One 18-year-old man was Water Police restore order. taken to Royal North Shore The siege was ended at Hospital in a serious condition

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Heritage listing will not hinder Old Sydney Town redevelopment

he recent heritage listing of Old Sydney Town by the National Trust is unlikely to have any impact on plans to turn the site into a huge tourist destination, says the spokesperson for the new owners of the site, World Culture Tourism Village CEO, Guben Huang, Huang said plans for the site had always been to deliver something respectful of the past but which also provides employment, recreation and tourism opportunities for the region into the future. The company announced in May plans to retain some of the former theme park’s original buildings as the hub of a key attraction, incorporating a performing arts area, entertainment and attractions, retail and exhibition facilities, food and beverages, water

“In the past, the site has failed because it has been limited to a single use, standalone tourism destination, dispersed over a wide area. “The key to success is to deliver a destination that captures the best things about the past but that also offers contemporary experiences and land uses that will also ensure a bright future.” The National Trust typically list places with aesthetic, historic, architectural, archaeological, scientific or social significance, but the listing has no legal power and simply acts as a guide in the development application process. The Old Sydney Town theme park operated on the site between 1975 and 2003, before closing after many years of financial losses.

The historic buildings at Old Sydney Town have now been heritage listed

based activities and a hotel. “We have a team of experts and heritage specialists who are providing advice on our plans,” Huang said.

“We have always said we intend to retain some of the Old Sydney Town buildings to (pay) tribute to Sydney’s colonial past and (enhance)

the historical and cultural heritage value of the site to the community. “We are at the start of a long and ongoing conversation

with the community and stakeholders about the site and we look forward to continuing this as plans and ideas develop.

Source: Media release, Jul 12 World Culture Tourism Village CEO, Guben Huang

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Winter in the Park complaints

t’s the winter wonderland that made parents across the Coast wonder what exactly Central Coast Council was thinking, with this year’s Winter in the Park branded an epic fail by families that attended during the July school holidays.

Lacklustre attractions, overpriced activities and misleading advertising are all atop the list of complaints from families that made the trip to Gosford’s Kibble Park and are published on Council’s social media. Many were returning after the highly successful event in 2018, which enjoyed rave reviews, and attracted around 5,000 people over its eight day run. This year’s event was seemingly Council’s most ambitious one yet, when it was announced that Winter in the Park 2019 was set to run for 15 days with a range of new activities. Doubts first surfaced when Council’s 2019 program of events revealed that the

Louisa Davies grabbed this photo of a melted ice sculpture on day two of the 12 day event

miniature ice-skating rink, the flagship attraction of past Winter in the Parks, was not returning. Outright complaints started flooding in to Council’s social media when parents realised that marketing for Winter in the Park 2019 implied the event would be in full swing

daily from 10am from July 6-19. The event did not run daily and was closed on Sundays, a decision questioned by many considering the first day of the event was a Saturday. Parents that planned ahead by checking the Winter in

the Park program of events quickly realised that there was nothing happening on Sundays but noted that even in the official program the event was listed as having daily offerings despite it proving to the contrary. Others who weren’t so lucky and who turned up on

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a Sunday, arrived to find nonoperating amusement rides and some deflated inflatables. “Was disappointed to learn, after our trek from Warnervale, that there were no activities or shows today (July 7) just a deserted Kibble Park. “The advertising is

misleading when it reads July 6-20,” Janine Sullivan wrote on Council’s 2019 Winter in the Park event page. Other upset parents also took to the event page to voice their annoyance regarding the overall quality of the event. “One melted ice sculpture, one closed off activity, one food stall selling chips and a coffee stand. “Everyone’s just in the playground which isn’t even part of the event. “Very disappointing,” wrote, Louisa Davies. “Bring back the ice rink. “At least it actually worked, attracted people to the area (especially in the evening) and had a vibe of winter about it. “Two and a half empty igloos, one not even blown up properly, rides that barely worked and having the hide to ask $5 a pop for them, and two food (although it’s being generous calling it food) trucks, what exactly is the event again? “When the playground that’s there all the time is the most attended part of the event, you know you goofed,” wrote, James Walker.

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to be a factor in future planning Other complaints noted on the page included activities starting ahead of their scheduled program time and subsequently selling out, a lack of quality control on activities and malfunctioning attractions. A spokesperson for Council said that despite the negative comments on the event page, feedback from the community had been overwhelmingly positive regarding Winter in the Park 2019. “The event attracted around 12,000 people over the 15 days and is estimated to have injected around $900,000 into the local economy,” the spokesperson said. In relation to complaints around the event advertising, the spokesperson said the word ‘daily’ in the event program referred to the Igloo Village and carnival ride attractions only, which operated between 10am to 4pm. “The program outlines each activity and the corresponding times and dates. “The Igloo Village was scheduled to be open for photo opportunities on each

Parents across the Coast have expressed their disappointment with this year's Winter in the Park activities

day, including Sundays, however, unfortunately due to extremely high winds on Sunday, July 14, the site was deemed unsafe to the public and therefore Council were unable to operate the Igloos on this occasion only. “Council released social

media posts to inform the community of this and a local radio station did community announcements with this update. “Council’s marketing encouraged the community to view the program to determine what was happening daily,”

the spokesperson said. The spokesperson also weighed in on complaints regarding quality control and activity costs. “Council had a number of free and paid activities throughout the program.

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“The pre-booked cupcake workshops were $30 per child and these were completely booked out prior to the event. “The ‘Build your own cupcake’ activities and the carnival rides were each $5 per child.

“Council isn’t aware of any issues regarding the rides. “Daily reports indicated that all rides were in operation, except for July 14 due to inclement weather, along with igloos having to be deflated for public safety. “Council has received positive feedback from surrounding local businesses, all businesses involved with the event, and is always looking at other ideas for the future,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson concluded by saying that Council is planning to take on all stakeholder feedback to develop plans for next year’s Winter in the Park. “We are always looking to improve on previous years and we appreciate all feedback from this year’s event,” the spokesperson said. Source: Website, Jul 19 Central Coast Council, Winter in the Park 2019 Document, Jul 19 Winter in the Park 2019 event program Media statement, Jul 24 Central Coast Council Media Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Non-toxic smoke is being used to identify possible leaks in the sewerage system

f you see smoke issuing from the ground around Wamberal between now and September 1, don’t worry, the suburb is not on fire.

Central Coast Council will be undertaking smoke testing at Wamberal as part of its Save Our Sewers campaign. Non-toxic smoke will be used to investigate possible stormwater and groundwater

infiltration into the sewerage system, identifying any possible cracks or breaks, minimising risk, and ensuring sewage is not able to leak into the environment. Council Acting Director, Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, said Council actively takes measures to ensure the continued high performance of the Coast’s essential infrastructure. “Smoke testing is an efficient and innovative way to identify

any potential leaks in our sewer networks which could put us and the environment at risk,” Loader said. “The smoke signals that we will be sending up to the community are just a reminder that we all play a role in helping to Save Our Sewers.” The smoke used is non-toxic to the environment, wildlife and humans, and leaves no residuals or staining. However, residents are advised to avoid direct contact

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Wallarah2 coal mine protest march to take place at Erina

ocal environmental groups will bring the protest over approval of the Wallarah2 coal mine to Erina on July 26, marching around Fountain Plaza, where the office of Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, is located.

Spokesperson for the newly formed Coast Environmental Alliance, Emma French, said the mine, located in the Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys, was in the middle of a water catchment providing drinking water for more than 100,000 Central Coast residents. “The name Wallarah 2 doesn’t relate to its location, but as soon as you say it’s on the Central Coast and the direct effect it will have on Coast residents, people sit up and take notice,” French said. “There are also 16 known endangered species, such as the yellow-bellied glider and the sheath-tailed bat, as well as irreplaceable Aboriginal sites in the locality.” Local environmental advocate, Eva Jasmine, said although the government had

Emma French and Eva Jasmine

set conditions regarding the water supply, there had been incidents in relation to similar underground coal mines where the water had been contaminated, with studies showing it unfit to drink. “This is unacceptable,” she said. “My position in Coast Environmental Alliance is to engage the younger people and a wider range of our community. “We have great respect and gratitude for the group that has been fighting this mine for many years, but with the recent approval, we clearly need a bigger impact.

“Our group is prepared to move to peaceful direct action if necessary, as we believe the mining company, Kores, will move in as soon as they can and start bulldozing in preparation for the Wallarah 2 mine.” The march and rally will begin at 4pm at Ilya Ave, outside Erina oval, with drummers and musicians leading the way around Fountain Plaza, along The Entrance Rd, and back to Ilya Ave. Participating groups will include Water Not Coal, Central Coast Greens, and opponents to seismic testing in waters along the Coast.

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Speakers at the rally will include President of Our Land Our Water, Paul Robert Burton, who said approval of the mine was “one of the greatest political failures the entire Central Coast of NSW has ever witnessed”. “This coal mine will occupy over half of the travelling distance between Wyong and Yarramalong,” Burton said. Apart from possible air pollution, he said the project would significantly impact the fresh water supply for 100,000-300,000 Central Coast residents. “The water you drink and depend on for your survival

will be at significant risk now that this project has been approved,” he said. “One only has to look at the mine, its projected size at this time, and its position in relation to the water catchment to see this clearly.” He said the mine would threaten the integrity of the $80 million Mardi-Mangrove pipeline, 37 recorded threatened and migratory fauna species and six vulnerable or endangered flora species within the project site, with subsidence issues also of concern. “Five million tonnes of export grade thermal coal per annum represents a substantial contribution to NSW total carbon emissions and is in conflict with State and Federal Government programs to reduce our contribution to global climate change,” he said. “I fail to fathom how any resident on the Central Coast would not be absolutely outraged at an elected Government that could do this to its own people. “And for what? “A few hundred jobs for a finite period of time at the longterm environmental expense

of our water catchment, our tourism, our agriculture, our cultural heritage and the health of our community.” Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, was invited to be one of the speakers at the rally, which will feature information booths, music and other activities, but declined. “We are calling on all levels of government, and both the major parties, to find a way to stop this and reconsider the South Korean Government-backed project from compromising our water, our air, our wildlife and nature, as well as our future health,” French said. See our video outlining community reaction to the approval of the Wallarah2 Coalmine at www. coastcommunitynews.com.au We are attempting to secure State Government and Wallarah2 representatives to give their perspectives for a follow-up video Source: Media release, Jul 8 Emma French, Coast Environmental Alliance Opinion piece, Jul 15 Paul Robert Burton, Our Land Our Water Journalists: Sue Murray and Terry Collins

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Developer responds to increasing interest in the market

major residential development at Pt Frederick has been fast-tracked due to increased market demand following the recent Federal Election. Property developer, Central Real, will push the four storey luxury development, Peninsula, ahead of schedule to accommodate increasing interest in the market. The development will comprise three boutique buildings across a large corner block on Albany St, providing 360-degree views across the Brisbane Water and east to Caroline Bay. “Central Coast property has remained steady even with Sydney’s downturn last year, so we already have a large waiting list of enquiries, but we have brought this project forward following the election to meet the demand we are now experiencing,” Central Real CEO, Richard Ellis, said. “We have already started construction on the site even without opening sales. “The location and views are sensational, we plan to deliver a project that continues to meet the needs for luxury living on the Central Coast.” Ellis said there was a growing trend of people buying off the plan and wanting to customise their homes. “We have deliberately opened up a large range of options for people to bespoke their apartments so it works for them, from smart home automation to sustainable inclusions like electric car charging points,” he said. Jaimie Woodcock, from McGrath Central Coast, said there had already been an

exceptionally strong response to Peninsula from the existing client base. “Buyers can take real confidence in a Central Real project,” Woodcock said. “They’re a local organisation building a brand that’s being recognised across the country as amongst the best in the industry and you only have to look at the quality being produced in their projects to understand why. “Peninsula provides a really unique opportunity for buyers of all price ranges to call the prestigious suburb of Point Frederick home.” This will be the seventh project to launch from property developer Central Real, owned by local millionaire developer, Tony Denny, who has said the project is responding to a high customer demand for luxury apartment living, that didn’t compromise on space or quality. “I’m very passionate about delivering quality to the Coast,” Denny said. “Peninsula will certainly lift the bar on anything we’ve seen on the Coast. “A recent survey by REA put us in the Top 20 recognised developers, alongside some of the biggest names in Sydney. “It’s a real credit to the Central Real team. “I’m certainly happy that we’re making our mark. “We’re here for the long term and alongside the revitalisation plans for Gosford there’s lots of exciting things to come.” Construction is expected to be completed on the Pt Frederick development by the end of 2020. Source: Media release, Jun 3 Central Real

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raffic is flowing much more freely through Terrigal these days, with the completion of a $2.2M Central Coast Council project. Council Director, Roads, Transport, Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said average queue lengths on Terrigal Dr have been reduced by over 220 metres, saving motorists more than 12 minutes when travelling the 1.1km from Terrigal Dr to Terrigal Haven during peak hour. “We’ve been monitoring traffic flow carefully and we’ve

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seen marked improvements,” Bolgoff said. “When we compare data captured since completion of our project to 2016 data, queue lengths and travel times have been significantly reduced, and this is despite an increase in traffic volume over the last three years. “The project has reduced traffic ‘looping’ and unregulated pedestrian activities by creating twoway routes on Campbell Cres, Church St and Kurrawyba Ave, and restricting right-hand turns to and from Terrigal Esp. “The installation of parking sensors also allows locals and

visitors to check on parking availability through the ParkSpot app.” Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said the community had been involved through every step of the project, which was fully funded by the State Government. “The traffic flow improvement has exceeded the expectations of locals, business owners and visitors, and is a vital step in making Terrigal more accessible,” Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said. Key project features include: new/modified pedestrian crossings throughout the

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CBD; traffic control signals at Terrigal Esp and Campbell Cres intersection; mid-block pedestrian traffic control signals on Terrigal Esp; no right turn from Campbell Cres into Terrigal Esp; no right turn from Terrigal Esp into Kurrawyba Ave; twoway traffic on Campbell Cres, Church St and Kurrawyba Ave; mountable roundabout at Church St, Pine Tree La and Kurrawyba Ave intersection; modified kerb and guttering and new road pavement; and, parking sensors. Source: Media release, Jul 22 Central Coast Council

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entral Coast councillors are to attend a workshop in coming weeks to discuss the best way forward in establishing region wide planning controls.

One of the biggest challenges ensuing from the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils in 2016 has been establishing a Local Environment Plan (LEP) to guide future development throughout the region. Since amalgamation, Council has been operating on the LEPs for the two former council areas, which differ in various ways due to the requirements and topography of each area. While the new council was under administration, work was begun on consolidating the two LEPs and the Development Control Plans (DCPs) which accompany them, with a draft Consolidated Plan going on public display. But Mayor, Jane Smith, feels the move was premature and would like to see councillors concentrate on formulating a comprehensive LEP over the next few years which takes into account issues relating to every section of the region, rather than opting for an interim consolidation. Councillors backed her Mayoral Minute on July 22 to consider the matter further at a workshop. “There are some concerns within the community over the draft Consolidation Plan, particularly in the former

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Deferral of Consolidated LEP decision may put development “in limbo”

Gosford local government area,” Clr Smith said. “Of special concern are items relating to development density and reductions to the R2 zoning, which is important in preserving our open spaces.” She said pushing through a consolidation plan would be “premature”. “Councillors have had only two very short briefings on this plan, which was formulated before they were elected in 2017,” she said. “Councillors need to understand the complicated matters involved and have opted to attend a workshop to get across the details, and to look at submissions already received on the matter and how they fit into the bigger planning picture. “We need to work with the community in formulating a comprehensive plan.” But the Urban Development Institute of Australia, Central Coast (UDIACC), says stalling on consolidating the existing

LEPs will put development “in limbo”, as the community struggles to come together as one region. UDIACC Chair, Caine King, who addressed councillors at the July 8 meeting, said amalgamation of the two former councils hadn’t been easy and it was time to keep driving forward to consolidate planning controls. “The newly formed Central Coast Council has the third largest population of any council in NSW, and needless to say, that comes with a great responsibility to manage the detailed planning and land uses of the council area for its citizens,” King said. “An important step required in the amalgamation process is to consolidate the planning controls of the former councils, into a single set of controls for the entire Central Coast. “The planning documents must come together to give certainty to the community on how the area will provide for the immediate needs of the

region. “Ambiguous incomplete documents do not provide certainty and can potentially be detrimental to community expectations and the timely delivery of infrastructure, jobs and housing. “It is critically important that the planning controls be consolidated as soon as possible in order to support adequate and affordable housing supply for the people of the Central Coast.” King acknowledged that consolidating the two LEPs might not address every concern, but said it was a first step towards a Comprehensive LEP. Clr Smith said current planning controls were delivering development outcomes and proposed changes have gone beyond the original scope and intent of a consolidated LEP. “It seems to take a one size fits all approach and that is not how planning controls should work.

“Planning controls should reflect the unique character and topography of neighbourhoods and particularly how the community want their areas to develop in the future. “The current planning controls which have been in place since amalgamation, and before that in the former council areas, are facilitating the housing and development that we need on the Coast. “The Department of Planning in its Gateway Determination Report on the Consolidated LEP said the existing instruments can continue to operate and there was no directive from the State Government to undertake consolidation. “Since amalgamation, Council has approved 8,807 additional dwellings for our growing community, well above the State Government’s target for the Central Coast. “Planning rules should provide consistency in what can be built but also reflect the unique character of areas, including the desired future character. “Communities must have a stronger say in how their suburbs are developed. “The Comprehensive LEP process will be crucial in delivering that. “The work done on the Consolidated LEP will not be lost or wasted, it will be carried forward for consideration as the Comprehensive LEP is developed.” David Legge, of the Kilcare Wagstaff Trust, who addressed councillors at the July 22 meeting, applauded

the decision to hold off on a consolidated plan, for which he said the process had been rushed. Legge stressed the importance of the R2 zoning, saying Coastal Open Space System (COSS) lands were unique and worthy of emulation by other councils. He also urged rezoning of some E3 lands to E2 and the inclusion of clauses relevant to the Wagstaffe/Killcare area. Not all councillors were in agreement with the Mayoral Minute which urged holding off on any action pending the workshop, expected to be conducted within the next four weeks. Councillor, Greg Best, said four documents needed to be honed down to one and spoke in favour of the staff recommendation to adopt a consolidated LEP. “What’s on the table (the workshop) is stymying the progress - a handbrake,” he said. Clrs Best, Gale Collins and Pilon were the only three to vote against delaying the process in favour of a workshop. Source: Media release, Jul 4 Urban Development Institute of Australia Media release, Jul 10 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Agenda item 2.1 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, July 22 Interviews, Jul 9 and Jul 23 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

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Central Coast Council News in brief Sculptures by the Sea could become a local event Council is to investigate having Bondi’s ‘Sculptures by the Sea’ relocated to the Coast, following reports that organisers could be looking for a new location. Possible locations within the LGA where the event might be able to take place will be investigated, as well as the feasibility of bringing the event to the region. Councillor, Jeff Sundstrom, put forward the successful motion, with staff to provide a report back to council on options for staging the event, including an estimate of costs. Councillor, Doug Vincent, suggested Terrigal, The Entrance and Norah Head as possible sites, but Councillor, Rebecca Gale Collins, expressed concerns over possible costs, with Waverly Council reportedly paying about $170,000 for the event. Sculpture by the Sea is the world’s largest annual free-tothe-public outdoor sculpture exhibition.

Integrity and Ethical Standards Unit to be established Council is to establish an Integrity and Ethical Standards Unit to ensure high standards of integrity in Council

practices and procedures and restore trust and faith in the community in Council decision making. Councils of a similar size and scale, including Northern Beaches and Gold Coast, have established Integrity Units to build community trust and confidence in the public sector by operating at the highest ethical standards. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the Unit was essential at a time when trust in politicians and democracy was at an all time low according to the Social Research Institute at market research company Ipsos. “Recent national and international surveys tell us that people are losing faith in democracy and our major institutions,” Clr Smith said. “I believe this Council is on the right track to restore this trust and this Unit will help to ensure that we are actively listening and engaging with our community and that our decisions are made in an open and transparent manner.” The CEO will report back to Council on the mechanism and budget implications for establishing the Unit by the end of October.

Flying Fox Management Strategy adopted Council has adopted the Central Coast Flying Fox Management Strategy

following exhibition of a draft and consideration of feedback from the community. The strategy establishes a framework for the consistent management of all flying-fox camps and their habitat in the Central Coast region. Key initiatives of the strategy include education/ awareness, subsidies for property modification, incident management, supporting research, appropriate land use and the creation of vegetation buffers. All initiatives are supported by the latest scientific research and current best practice management actions deemed acceptable under current legal and environmental legislation. The Strategy puts Council and all other land managers, including private residents, in a position of being eligible for State and Commonwealth funding for mitigation measures such as car and pool covers, cleaning services and habitat management. Without either a strategy or specific camp management plan, the funding is not accessible to anyone in the Central Coast region. Source: Agenda, Jul 22 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting Central Coast Council Watch

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Stop 5G rally held

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round 200 people attended a rally in Kibble Park on July 20 hosted by the Stop 5G Central Coast action group. With more than 600 members, the group is concerned about the 5G roll out and the impact it will have on human health and the environment. “Unlike 3G and 4G, the intention is for 5G to use high frequency, millimetre radiation that has been proven to penetrate and heat the human skin,” spokesperson, Jodi Donovan, said. “In addition to the proven thermal effects of this type

of radiation, the biological impact of millimetre radiation, particularly when its being pulsed, has largely been untested. “This type of radiation has never before been tested on humans and initial studies on the biological impact of this form of radiation are showing serious health implications. “I don’t want my children being exposed to this type of radiation without thorough testing being carried out proving that it is 100% safe.” Donovan said Australia’s advisory body, ARPANSA, has declared 5G safe even though the last testing it carried out on Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) was in 2002,

before smart phones were widespread. “What people don’t realise is that due to the short distance these high frequency radio waves travel, radio transmitting cells are going to be installed in every street, outside houses, outside children’s bedrooms, inside schools and there will be no way to escape it,” she said. “It is also worth noting that Brussels has banned 5G, and many other areas worldwide are considering their positions as evidence mounts around the danger of this radiation.” Source: Media releases, Jul 15 and Jul 23 Stop 5G Central Coast

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advent of a Central Coast Council, following is a

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

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

Issue 169 17 July 2019

n response to an article that appeared in edition 211 of Coast Community News, as a long time resident of the Central Coast, I write to concur with Robert Findley’s assertion about Council pressure on sloppy landowners.

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Motorists now on newly built permanent northbound lanes on M1 Changed traffic conditions are in place on the M1 Pacific Motorway, approaching the service centre northbound, as work continues on the upgrade between Tuggerah and Doyalson.

Aero Club fears loss of airport

Central Coast Aero Club and its entral Coast supporters say Aero they’ve been pushed and its intosupporters aClub corner and say now realise that they’ve beenthe pushed “we’ll lose airport if we don’t into a corner and now start pushing realise that our “we’llown agenda”.

lose the airport if we don’t start pushing our own agenda”.

Contracts reveal public ripped off in Vales Point sale

Documents released by the State ratepayers have been Government have revealed that forced to stump up the 2015 sale ofanVales Point alleged $50mPower to back the aircraft Station leaves buy NSW exposed manufacturer’s leasehold to at the airport. potentially billions of dollars in “This one act of lunacy has cost the Central liabilities.

Coast region up to 7,000 skilled jobs and hundreds of millions in lost Club CEO, Andrew economic investment Smith, said: “We’ve and benefit over the next been here for 47 years, 10 years. operating in harmony with “The Central Coast has the community …. and one of the worst youth I think Council is using unemployment rates in underhanded tactics to Australia and suffers from close the airport. major welfare issues as a “There is a distinct lack result, so it’s astounding of transparency since that our Mayor and Warnervale was one of only six airports chosen for an Australian this Council was elected councillors have sought demonstrator tour to launch the new Cirrus SR22T G6 Turbo in 2017. undermine the “We have not been closing the airport, it was going straight into Porters no intention of renewing could do 10 movements, to involved in any decisions her primary tactic, and Creek and downstream our lease agreements and then with all the education, training and other aircraft activity, it gainful employment of and they won’t talk to since then, there’s been to that sensitive wetland. beyond 2021. us,” he said. the anti-airport Motions “It’s nonsensical that “The Mayor has didn’t take long to log 88 those living on the Central Coast,” Codrington said. promised movements. “And they’ve snuck this put to council which have you’d close the airport on repeatedly Central Coast Aero Meanwhile, Chairman latest motion through,” also been enabled by ecological grounds,” he the aero club, in various emails, that we would of the Your Central Coast Club conducts pilot he said, “just another the Mayor and the Labor said. Association, training, commercial and anti-airport motion put to Councillors. Mayor Jane Smith has have our agreements Airport Council which has been “I don’t know why not responded to inquiries looked at in July, 2018, John Codrington, said scenic flights for tourism, enabled by the Mayor they’re against the by this journalist on the yet despite numerous Warnervale airport was charity days such as free and Labor councillors.” airport, publicly they are progress of discussions attempts, everything is an incredibly valuable flights for disadvantaged and their community asset that children Councillor Louise saying nothing,” Smith with Central Coast Aero falling on deaf ears. Club or questions about “The club was advised has been identified as a families, school tours, try Greenaway’s Motion said. and fly days, and theory to the July 8 meeting He said the Aero the future direction by council representatives major economic driver for instruction. called for replanting of Club’s licence agreement of the airport site and that airport traffic was the Central Coast. There are also many exceeding the cap limit “Council’s own a previously cleared with Council expires in surrounding lands. support industries such of 88 movements per $450,000 report into the section, and that there August, 2021. The Aircraft Owners as avionics, aircraft be no mowing, slashing “We were promised and Pilots Association day, and that all future economic opportunities airport could frames and engines, and or trimming of vegetation by the Mayor, via email, (AOPA), as well as other operations would require the around the landing strip. to have discussions by supporters, have swung a full 24 hours advance generate, which has overhauling and repairing into action with petitions notice of movement, been buried and hidden aircraft. Smith says that as the Regional July/August last year, Wyong Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259,The 2261, airport is also used vegetation grows, it will but repeated requests through their websites which includes all local, by council, makes clear 2262, & 2263. The full articles and more can be seen ourand website private,on club flying www.centralcoastnews.net the positive employment, by the Rural Fire Service result in the loss of a third for that to happen have and change.org and for medical flights school aircraft. social and economic of the usable runway. fallen on deaf ears,” he AOPA Australia “This is a huge problem improvement the airport and evacuations. Executive Director, “I think it’s an said. Aero Club CEO, could deliver for families underhanded tactic “The Mayor has made Benjamin Morgan, said for our airport community Andrew Smith, said it to close the airport by it quite clear she wants to “a displaced runway and is clearly designed living in the region. “An example of the would be a huge loss to threshold will make to negatively impact on making it unusable and protect the wetlands. Airport the airport’s usability,” utter Council stupidity the Central Coast if the eventually it will have to Smith said if the airport Warnervale has been the Amphibian airport closed. close. closed, “they’d probably unusable within a short Morgan said. Continued P3 Industries Aero Club CEO, Andrew Aerospace “Councillor Greenaway make it light industrial, space of time. “It is obvious that Smith, said that in one debacle at Warnervale openly ran for Council and with all its concrete whereby election on a ticket of and light pollution, that’s Central Coast Council has hour, a training plane airport,

Conservation Council has launched legal action against the EPA The NSW Nature Conservation Council has launched legal action challenging the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) renewal of pollution licences for Vales Point, Eraring and Mt Piper

Council voted on extra High level Skate Strategy action conditions to protect wetlands plan being formulated

Protection of Porters Creek wetland took another step forward when Central Coast Council voted on extra conditions to keep the urban sprawl at bay.

Coal mine protest march to take place

Central Coast has recorded a rise in unemployment

Local environmental groups are coming together for a protest march, on Friday, July 26, to raise awareness of the coal mine that has been approved in a vast section of the Yarramalong and Dooralong

NSW 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.

Central Coast Council are encouraging the community to have their say on Council’s Skate Strategy.

Location of an extra primary school in Warnervale has been decided The location of an extra primary school in Warnervale has been decided, and a concept design is out for community consultation.

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22 July 2019

St Luke’s unveils new stained glass windows

Office: 3 Amy Close, Wyong Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Cane toad discovered Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Council upgrades at Woy Woy oval cafe

Council upgrades oval cafe

Woy Woy’s St Luke’s Anglican New fencing has been installed A cane beenthe discovered to increase lease potential of New fencing has toad been has site. cafe theaccording Church has unveiled its new at the Council’s cafe at Woyinstalled Woy atatthe Council’s Woy Woy, to the “Council has committed funds at Woy Woy Oval in an attempt to install fencing to enclose the stained glass windows. Oval in an attempt to make it tomore of atomeeting of the Coastal make itminutes more attractive area, and a children’s play area,” lessees. he said. attractive to potential lessees.potential The cafeOpen has been Spaces vacant since System committee. “Fencing works have now been the oval and grandstand was redeveloped by Council in 2016, despite Council efforts to tender its lease. A total of $46,000 will be spent on upgrades, which include the installation of an all-weather surface and children’s play area. Council unit manager Mr Phil Cantillon said: “Council has undertaken upgrades to Woy Woy oval cafe following recommendations from operators

Bushcare group seeks more Thermal imaging camera for volunteersSt Luke’s Anglican Church has a new look local fire brigade

St Luke’s unveils new stained glass windows

The Bays Bushcare Group is A group of local firefighters will seeking volunteers. have their first thermal imaging camera, thanks to a grant from the They’ve also been given the tick Woy Woy’s St Luke’s Anglican get my head around the idea that NSW Government. Church has unveiled its new it’s finished but it is and I couldn’t of approval from the theological stained glass windows. The 44 windows depict religious symbols and theological concepts and have been installed in blocks over the past two years. The final pieces were unveiled on July 6 during an opening ceremony conducted by Woy Woy Parish rector Father Michael Davies. The artist behind the windows project is Fr Michael’s wife Ms Alexandra Banks. She said it had been a labour of love, years in the making. A self-taught artist, Ms Banks is currently completing her PhD at St Francis Theological College and said it was hard to believe the project was finally complete. “It’s taken me a couple weeks to

be happier,” she said. An innovator in the glass art field, Ms Banks said each panel she created for the project paid homage to the intricate techniques of celebrated Australian stained glass artist Leonard French. The windows had already attracted many compliments from the community and it’s hoped the new feature will, in time, become a new icon for Woy Woy. “There’s nothing like this anywhere else on the Central Coast and it’s been really encouraging to hear people talking about the art and the stories they represent,” Ms Banks said. The windows are designed to draw in light and will dazzle and refract even on the cloudiest of days.

and arts community, with the first event held at the church since the windows were completed a national conference on art and theology hosted by Ms Banks. “The conference was a great success and the windows were a big hit with all guests,” she said. Ms Banks wished to extend her thanks to all those involved in the project from its implementation to the final installation. “Countless volunteers ensured this project was completed. “It could not have been done without them,” Ms Banks said.

completed and the new play area will be undertaken later in the year. “On completion of the upgrades, Council will engage with an agent to secure a suitable tenant to run a commercially viable, sustainable and vibrant business that delivers economic and social benefits for the community,” he said.

Homeless people moved from Austin Butler oval

SOURCE: Media statement, 17 Jul 2019

Cantillon, Central A group of homeless Philpeople that Coast Council had been living on the grounds of Austin Butler Oval at Woy Woy were made to leave the site on July 8 by Central Coast Council rangers and Brisbane Water Police.

Fate of funding to be decided by popular vote

Avenue of trees prevented by ‘infrastructure’

Group home approved to disability support

The fate of 17 applications for funding from the My Community Project in the Gosford electorate will be decided by popular vote

Underground infrastructure has cruelled the ability for the Grow Urban Street Tree group to fulfil SOURCE: media, 6 Jul 2019 the desire of 29Social residents in Ocean Michael Davies, Woy Woy Anglican Parish Beach Rd, Umina to grow an Interview (Dilon Luke), 17 Jul 2019 avenue of trees.Alexandra Banks, Artist

A five-bedroom group home costing $1.08 million at 17 Osborne Ave, Umina Beach, has been approved under delegation by Central Coast Council.

The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net They can also be seen on www.peninsulanews.info

Cane toad discovered at Woy Woy

A cane toad has been discovered at Woy Woy,

biosecurity team had been laying traps for their tadpoles.

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Eyesore on the Pacific Hwy needs to be dealt with

Other Regional News - In brief

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

Australia’s northern states and one being found at Somersby was

FORUM entering Gosford. It has become worse over the years and is reminiscent of many third world countries I have visited. I too have wondered why Gosford Council and now Central Coast Council hasn’t acted, given that imbedded in the act is provision for

councils to demand of property owners that they clean up any unsightly and often unclean properties that impact on the public. I support Robert in his call on council to move on the removal of this disgusting debris which surely is an affront to all who pass. Letter, Jul 16 Geoff Buckland, Wyoming

Veracity of unemployment figures questioned

wonder if the so called authorities are telling the truth about unemployment.

I have seen over the past few years that thousands of Australians have lost jobs, but some of them have been employed part time, so politicians and bureaucrats can you tell the truth about the

FORUM proper figures for a change? If you are part time employed, you can’t get a housing loan unless you are foreign and have others help you. Please politicians tell the truth about foreign ownership of our land. Never let the bureaucrats

dictate to the elected members of parliament. Let’s get Australia working again and tell the rest of the world to mind their own business. The people have had enough of listening to rubbish from both sides of politics. Email, Jul 9 Robert Findley, Point Clare

Large resource recovery facility proposed for Somersby

esidents have until July 29 to lodge written submissions on a resource recovery facility proposed for Somersby, with the plan already proving controversial with some submission writers.

The 2.5ha site, approximately 163m south of the intersection of Wisemans Ferry Rd and Howes Rd, would house a “safe, efficient and effective way to recycle metal wastes”, according to an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) lodged with the Development Application (DA). It would comprise a large metal shed for storage and processing of metals, an office and amenities annex, eight

car parking spaces, vehicle weighbridges, a gatehouse, and a concrete hardstand over the remainder of the site. There would be a container shelter, numerous storage bins and a 9m metal visual and acoustic screen near the site perimeter. The site would provide for the sorting, processing and recycling of ferrous and nonferrous materials, primarily sourced from larger scale operators in the construction, domestic appliance and motor vehicle industries. Construction type waste brought to the site would predominantly be items like structural steel, reinforced steel, roof sheeting, electrical cable, fencing and even entire cars. But objectors to the development say it borders

rural areas inhabited by families, with noise issues being the major concern. “This open air development, operating above 91db with no regard for other residents in the area, is a development you would have expected in the 1940s - not now,” one submission reads. The EIS says the site does not accommodate any natural watercourses or drainage lines but is located directly to the north to the very upper catchment of a small tributary of Piles Creek. The site is not identified as being food prone but is identified as being bushfire prone on the relevant Council map. Source: Central Coast Council DA tracker, Jul 22 DA 56664/2019

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FORUM But we should not be fooled into thinking that Council has finally become rational in its decision-making or possibly turning green. Over the same period that the landfill site at Mangrove Mountain has been in operation, in one small corner of the Central Coast,

FORUM

Stop using Roundup

iven that Roundup (containing glyphosate) has been linked to cancer, how on earth can Central Coast Council, in good conscience, continue to use this carcinogenic product when alternatives exist?

Yet another example of the Council being completely out of touch, and the sooner they get dumped the better. Email, Jul 23 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

a dwindling population of endangered Bush Stonecurlews has been, and still is, being squeezed towards inevitable extinction by the deliberate actions and inactions of the very same Council, encouraged by a local community that obviously couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care less. Not happy Jane. Email, Jul 22 Alan Skinner, Saratoga

have lived at Macmasters Beach opposite the lake on Lakeside Dve for 10 years, and many locals find it a very upsetting time when Central Coast Council empties the lake, as the wildlife suffers.

The fish that are not strong enough to cross over to the ocean die a slow and painful death, and the birds of many different types, including black swans with their cygnets, ducks, water hens and others, are left very vulnerable, sitting out on the mud flaps for days on end.

FORUM The last time it was emptied approximately six months ago, it was so distressing and a blood bath, with domestic dogs attacking and ripping apart the birds each day. The water was let out in one mighty go and a lot of the birds were sucked straight out to sea, and this was witnessed by locals and their children. Dead fish rotted all along the beach and were piled up around the lake. It really is disturbing to see each time this happens. The reason I am writing is

he surprising outcome of the federal election has left Australian voters with one problem at least: the distrust of politicians. The political distrust has been researched and confirmed, but remedies are not heard of. The hope seems to be that the new party leaders will be nice to each other and that the system will correct itself somehow. This seems highly unlikely. In this letter, a critical appraisal of the Single Member District (SMD) electoral system is presented and a superior

alternative advocated. In many SMD seats the Member does not represent the majority. It is also incorrect to claim that a local MP represents all voters while the adversity of the major parties is on display daily. The SMD system results in a two-party adversarial system. Minor parties and Independents usually wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be elected in the lower house. Independents mostly emerge by breaking away from a major party only after they have gained recognition. Since the 1990s, the number of seats decided by preferences has increased

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions markedly. Thirty-one in 1983, 63 in 1993, 87 in 2001, and in 2016, and an astonishing 102 out of 150 seats. In 2019 only 18 out of 151 seats were declared on first preferences.

An AEC report on overall first preference percentages tells a similar story: Coalition 41.44 per cent, ALP 33.34 per cent, Greens 10.40 per cent. In the last three federal elections around 60 political parties were registered. New policy should be adopted by the major parties to replace SMD with Proportional Representation-Party List, as used in 89 countries, including New Zealand since 1996. With Proportional Representation-Party List (based on multi-member districts) voters have just one vote and can choose one (only) candidate from among several parties.

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to beg Council for some kind of solution to this ongoing occurrence and I was hoping that when the time comes for them to let some water out, if they could just let a small amount out, enough to solve the flooding problem so that the birds and other wildlife can be safe. The water quality this time of year is fantastic, it looks very clean and the fish are in abundance, and our beautiful wildlife relies on the food and safety of their natural surrounds. Email, Jul 12 Alison Robinson, MacMasters Beach

Proportional Representation-Party List is a better electoral system

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Wildlife suffers when lake is emptied

Bush Stone-curlews being squeezed I any residents of the Central Coast would be heartened by the fact that, at long last, our Councillors have taken a stand to support the Mangrove Mountain community in their fight to protect their local environment and our water supply.

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A quota must be achieved by any party candidate, the total number of votes divided by the number of seats. In most cases a party, or Independent, needs to achieve an entry threshold to gain representation: usually 3-5 per cent of the total vote. After the election, parties form a coalition representing a parliamentary majority. The need for cooperation produces a cooperative parliamentary culture. Email, Jul 4 Klaas Woldring, Pearl Beach Klaas Woldring is a former A/Prof of Southern Cross University

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Calls for an inquiry into the Juvenile Justice Centre riot

he NSW Labor Opposition is d e m a n d i n g that Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, hold an inquiry into the riot at Kariong’s Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre. Labor’s Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, Jihad Dib, said the riot indicated a total failure of law and order within the justice system and comes at a time when the number of attacks on correctional officers across the state is on the rise. “The Berejiklian Government

has lost control of juvenile justice in NSW and must launch an inquiry into the failures of the juvenile justice system that allowed inmates to take control, run riot and seriously harm others. “The immediate priority is to restore order and control of the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre and to provide a safe environment for officers and inmates. “For too long, the government has ignored the calls of those working in the juvenile justice system in relation to better regulations, support and

Woman airlifted after a fall on a remote walking track

55-year-old woman was airlifted to Gosford Hospital on Sunday, July 21, after a fall in Somersby. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter (WRH) was tasked to assist the woman who had sustained a knee injury after a fall on a remote walking track

in bushland off the M1. NSW Ambulance Paramedics treated the woman at the scene but due to the inaccessibility of the location an airlift was deemed the most effective method to transport the woman for further treatment. Source: Media release, Jul 21 Graham Nickisson, WRHS Ops Media Team

training,” Dib said. Dib is calling for an independent review to be tabled in Parliament. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is supporting the calls for an inquiry. “Staff at the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre have been calling for the right levels of investment in programs at the facility for the last four years, but their pleas have fallen on deaf ears. “Unfortunately, what has happened is a direct result of that lack of investment by the Berejiklian Government,” Tesch said. Source: Media release, Jul 23 Jihad Dib, Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice

Rural Fire Brigades receive funding

he Wamberal Rural Fire Brigade has received a $1,672 grant from the NSW Government to purchase an honour board. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, joined Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, to deliver the funding on July 16. The honour board will allow brigade members to properly commemorate the services of former Captains, Deputy Captains and life members. The pair also delivered

$8,000 in funding to the Empire Bay Rural Fire Brigade to purchase a new thermal imaging camera. “As a Government, we are extremely proud to support local NSW RFS volunteers with additional funding for upgraded resources to assist in their important work. “Volunteers are vital to the fabric of our communities and I am thrilled to be able to support them with these two grants today,” Elliott said. Crouch said the NSW RFS was an irreplaceable part of the Central Coast community.

“Across the region, we are very lucky to have a number of Rural Fire Brigades, as well as hundreds of men and women that volunteer in this capacity,” Crouch said. “It’s important we not only provide them with the state of the art resources they need to keep the community safe, but also recognise the sacrifice they make by putting their lives on the line to protect people and property,” he added. Source: Media release, Jul 16 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP

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

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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

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Man charged over 2001 jewellery heist in Erina

etectives have charged a man following an investigation into historical armed robberies, including one where a shot was fired, on the Central Coast in 2001.

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

a shot at an off-duty police officer, who was pursuing them on foot. In a separate incident, just after midnight on Saturday, September 27, 2014, two men armed with a handgun and knife, entered a licensed premise on the corner of East Market and Windsor Sts, Richmond. The men threatened a staff member before stealing cash and were last seen running on East Market St before entering a Holden Commodore sedan on Francis St. No one was injured during the incidents. Detectives from State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad

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

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Marine Rescue Central Coast has new commanders

commenced an investigation into the incidents, which are believed to be linked. Following extensive inquiries, a 47-year-old man was arrested at Camperdown. He was taken to Newtown Police Station and charged with two counts of robbery while armed with dangerous weapon and shoot at person with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm. Police will allege in court that the man was armed with a firearm during both armed robberies and fired a shot at an off-duty probationary constable at Erina. The Glebe man was refused bail to appear at Newtown Local Court. Source: Media release, Jul 19 NSW Police Media

Former parish priest facing charges

eventy-nine-yearold, Carl Stafford, faced Sydney Downing Centre Court on June 28 accused of 11 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

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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

Roger Palmer congratulating Mark Sheehan on his appointment to Unit Commander

here has been a changing of the guard at Marine Rescue Central Coast. Following the organisation’s recent Annual General Meeting, Mark Sheehan has been announced as the Incoming Unit Commander for the organisation, with, Adrian Davies joining him as Deputy. The pair were elected off a majority vote at the AGM.

Outgoing Unit Commander, Roger Palmer, retired from the role after serving for three consecutive terms. Marine Rescue Regional Operations Manager, Steve Raymond, acknowledged the great work and contribution given by Palmer, highlighting his achievements, which included managing the amalgamation of the former Gosford and Terrigal Marine Rescue Units, replacement of the three primary rescue

vessels, introduction of a rescue jet ski and the modernisation of the Unit’s radio network. Sheehan said the Unit’s focus moving forward will be on developing and improving measures introduced under Palmer and strengthening the Unit’s capability to respond to the community’s needs. Source: Media release, Jul 18 Mark Sheehan, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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Rotary Lodge bricks recycled to retain Rotary Club’s legacy

Humpty Dumpty Foundation makes donation to Gosford Hospital

osford Hospital has received a donation from the Humpty Dumpty Foundation.

Gosford Rotarians with CCLHD staff at the new barbecue area

osford Rotary Club recently visited Gosford Hospital to see the new barbecue area that was built using bricks from the old Rotary Lodge.

Rotary Lodge was officially opened in 1980 to commemorate 75 years of

Rotary International. It originally provided a place for the families and carers of patients to stay, but was demolished in 2016 to enable the hospital’s expansion. To retain its legacy and to recognise the Rotary Club of Gosford’s significant contributions to Gosford Hospital over the years, the

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) opted to recycle the lodge’s original bricks into the construction of the new barbecue area. “The recycled bricks will be a constant reminder of the Club’s long association with Gosford Hospital,” CCLHD Executive Director, Quality Strategy and Improvement, Fiona Wilkinson, said.

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“There is also a plaque explaining the history and significance of the barbecue area,” she added. Wilkinson said the barbecue was designed to be a place for both staff and patients to socialise and enjoy time away from the hospital. It will be available for use in the coming months as the weather warms up. The Rotarians were pleased to visit and said they looked forward to seeing the area enjoyed by staff and patients. Two of the Rotarians, Kevin Booth and Geoff Grenfell, have been with the Club since the lodge was originally built. Grenfell was one of the architects who helped design the lodge.

The Humpty Dumpty Foundation was formed in 1990 as a not for profit organisation that raises funds to purchase lifesaving medical equipment for Australian hospitals. John Holland is an Australian based infrastructure building and rail organisation that has been one of the Foundation’s major corporate sponsors for a number of years. John Holland representatives, Paul Galea, Maddelon HoltSmith and Royce Quilty, visited Gosford Hospital on July 17 to donate a Symphony Breast Pump with Stand valued at $3,600 and an Oxygen Analyser valued at $930 to the

Source: Media release, Jul 12 Central Coast Local Health District Media

Special Care Nursery on behalf of the Foundation. The Symphony breast pump has been developed specifically to support mothers throughout their lactation journey to initiate, build and maintain an adequate milk supply. The Oxygen Analyser is used to monitor the most vulnerable patients, including newborn babies, to ensure they are receiving enough oxygen. “I applaud this contribution to Gosford Hospital as it demonstrates John Holland’s commitment to the wider community,” said Paul Francis, Humpty Dumpty Foundation Founder and Executive Chairman. Source: Media release, Jul 17 Adele Feletto, Adele Feletto Publicity

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RU OK? launched its national Trust the Signs Tour in Gosford

uicide prevention charity RU OK? launched its national Trust the Signs Tour in Gosford on July 10, in the lead up to RU OK? Day on September 12.

The Bowden family are using the leftovers from their meal preparation and delivery business to support Coast Shelter

oast Shelter has received a boost to its community kitchen offerings thanks to an Erina based meal preparation and delivery business.

Megan and Marty Bowden are the wife and husband duo behind Activate Foods, a family owned and operated business that produces and delivers healthy ready made meals to customers across the Central Coast. The Bowden’s have been donating any leftover meals and produce to Coast Shelter for use in their dinner service and to be frozen and added to their emergency hampers. “We chose Coast Shelter because it’s a local charity

that is directly helping our community and we are able to make a positive difference with our meal donations. “You never know when you may need the help of Coast Shelter or a similar charity. “To know that individuals can access a healthy meal in a comfortable location and get any support they may need makes us want to contribute,” said Megan. Coast Shelter has grown to become one of the Coast’s most recognisable and well respected not for profit organisations. Spanning across 10 refuges and 75 outreach properties, Coast Shelter provides emergency accommodation for almost 200 people every night.

The organisation’s ethos is that everyone should be able to live in safe, secure and affordable housing. As explained by Coast Shelter CEO, Rachel Willis: “Homelessness can happen to anyone, in any suburb, for a wide range of reasons. “A loss of a job, unexpected illness or a relationship breakdown, could put many of us at risk of becoming homeless almost in an instant. “We are extremely fortunate to have the support of local businesses, community groups and individuals like Activate Foods, to help us restore hope to the lives of those who are in need.” Source: Media release, Jul 12 Leonie Arnebark, Reality Marketing

Community members, RU OK? ambassadors and mental health workers enjoyed a barbecue and presentation which included an immersive educational display showing the signs to look for if you suspect someone is struggling with mental health issues. Ambassador, Celeste Channell, who grew up on the Central Coast, has been involved with the organisation for several years. “My best friend lost her 16-year-old daughter to suicide five years ago and I felt powerless to help her,” Channell said. “I asked myself what could I do?, and joining R U OK? seemed to be the right thing because the organisation is very much focused on prevention. “I want to do whatever I can to save other parents, siblings and partners going through what my friend did. “It’s totally devastating to lose a loved one to something which is so preventable. “Our amazing Central Coast community is passionate about looking out for each other. “Often people tell me they think they’ve spotted changes in someone they care about, but they aren’t sure.

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“We want to empower people with knowledge of the signs when someone is struggling, so they can trust their gut instinct and start a conversation that could save a life. “You don’t have the be an expert, just a good listener and a good friend.” The Trust the Signs Tour comes in the wake of research released by RU OK? that found nearly two-thirds of Australians are not confident they know the signs that someone might be struggling with life. The Tour will travel approximately 14,000 kilometres over the next nine weeks visiting every state and territory and engaging 24 communities in the educational experience. RU OK? CEO, Katherine Newton, said: “By taking the Trust the Signs Tour around

Australia, we hope to empower people to trust their gut instinct and ask the question as soon as they spot the signs that someone might be struggling with life.” The tour also aims to educate people about mental health support services, volunteer organisations and suicide prevention networks available in their communities. Services represented at the Gosford launch included Central Coast Local Health District, Headspace Gosford, Lifeline Direct, Life in Mind, LifeSpan, Men Care Too, Mr Perfect, Rural and Remote Mental Health Service, and SOKS (Save our Kids from Suicide). Source: Media release, Jul 8 R U OK? Interview, Jul 10 Celeste Channell, RU OK? Ambassador

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Sebastien Hibbard is the NSW Secondary School Concerto Musician of the Year

entral Coast Grammar School student, Sebastien Hibbard, has been named the NSW Secondary School Concerto Musician of the Year.

New building approved for St Philip’s College

t Philip’s Christian College, Narara, is set to update its Dynamic Alternative Learning Environment (DALE) with a new building, approved recently by Central Coast Council, to replace the current demountables used for the purpose. Gosford Christian School, established in 1996, was taken over by St Philip’s Christian College in 2007. St Philip’s comprises a mainstream K-12 school, a DALE school for students who do not fit into mainstream education, and a Long Day

Care Facility. DALE is leading the way in generating a shift in pedagogy and learning environments for students with social and emotional disorders, autism and intellectual disability. The program, for students in Years 3-12, aims to empower students to learn in a way that complements their individual learning style and provide them with opportunities to excel across every area of their education. The new DALE Building will replace two demountable classroom blocks on the western side of the campus, allowing for an increase in students numbers from 35 to

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Hibbard received the prestigious award after taking out two awards at the Ku-ringgai Philharmonic Orchestra’s (KPO) NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition. The competition, which now attracts entries from more than 100 of the state’s most talented musicians, celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2018. Hibbard took out the Outstanding Performance Award and the KPO Players’ Award to be crowned NSW Secondary School Concerto Musician of the Year. Source: Website, Jul 2 Bill Low, Central Coast Grammar School

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Opportunities for apprentices and trainees available

entral Coast Council currently has opportunities for apprentices and trainees to build their career in a range of areas.

The positions, commencing in 2020, provide youths with on the job training and professional development in their chosen field, and a chance to follow in the footsteps of award-winning apprentices and trainees. Council’s Executive Manager, People and Culture, Krystie Bryant, said Council was committed to supporting local career seekers and is proud of what past and present apprentices and trainees had achieved. “Each year we offer a range of roles for interested community members that are dedicated to start a career in Local Government,” Bryant said. “22 young people are currently more than halfway through their first year

of apprenticeships and traineeships with us. “Earlier this year, two participants received ‘Rising Star Awards’ at the 2019 Central Coast Apprentice and Trainee Training Awards. “For one apprentice, it was the second year that he had won the award. “We couldn’t be prouder. “Mature age students looking to gain new skills or start a new career are also encouraged to apply,” Bryant

said. Successful applicants will receive expert training and mentorship throughout their career, as well as valuable work based experience in nationally recognised qualifications. “Council is dedicated to creating opportunities which allow people to continue to live and work locally in their chosen field,” Mayor, Jane Smith said. “We have a large pool of talented individuals and

I am proud that Council offers opportunities for our community to gain professional experience and become job ready in their chosen career,” she added. Council currently have vacancies available across seven sections. Interested applicants have until August 11 to apply. Source: Media release, Jul 22 Central Coast Council Media

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Feedback sought on implementation of before and after school care election promise

ember for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, is encouraging all people living in the Terrigal electorate to have their say on the future of before and after school care.

The NSW Government is currently seeking feedback on the topic through Service NSW. Crouch said the NSW Government is working to deliver the election commitment of before and after school care at all public primary schools by 2021. “Before and after school care is not always available to working families who need it most.

“This commitment by the NSW Government will ensure that parents have flexible, affordable and convenient services,” Crouch said. “Feedback from parents is being accepted through the Service NSW website, which will help determine which services will make the most difference first,” he added. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said that applications have also opened for grants to assist before and after school care services to set up or expand their services with the costs of new facilities and equipment. “The Government’s $120M investment in before and after school care includes $50M for new equipment and facilities,

$40M for rental subsidies to reduce costs to parents, and $20M to help schools where a standalone service may not be viable, including smaller schools and rural and remote communities,” Mitchell said. “We will work closely with our schools, parents and principals, as well as the before and after school care sector, to develop flexible and creative solutions that offer parents support and choice, as well as ensuring that schools have the equipment and resourcing they need to deliver these wonderful services,” Mitchell said. Source: Media release, Jul 18 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP

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Year 11 students undertake life ready course

Terrigal High School’s Year 11 cohort partook in a life ready course

ear 11 students from Terrigal High School participated in a life ready program on July 3. On the day, students took part in a program designed to teach them about health, safety and well-being issues

as young adults. “This day has been organised to prepare and support students as they encounter situations related to identity, independence and their changing responsibilities,” said Principal, Tania Turik. “A massive thank you to those who presented, Kate

Fitzsimmons, from the Nicolle Fitzsimmons Foundation, John Starr, from Alcoholics Anonymous, and, Dirk Zeikenheiner and Stuart Sutton, from NSW Fire and Rescue,” Turik said. Source: Website, Jul 4 Tania Turik, Terrigal High School

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Albino humpback whale calf spotted off Macmasters Beach

Bi-annual Chemical CleanOut event in August

t’s time to clear out any unwanted hazardous chemicals lying around your home, garage or shed at Central Coast Council’s next bi-annual Chemical CleanOut event on August 10-11.

Hosted in conjunction with NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the cleanout will be conducted between 9am and3.30pm both days at Mount Penang Event Park, Kariong (off Kangoo Rd). Council Director, Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said the last two consecutive CleanOut events had broken records for the amount of chemicals dropped off. “This consistent response

Mark Zucconi was out whale watching at Macmasters Beach when he spotted the calf and its mother travelling

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about 2kms offshore. Zucconi operates a drone photography business and often utilises the technology to film and photograph whales as they migrate through Central Coast waters. Zucconi took extensive video footage of the calf and its mother, which is attracting hundreds of views to his UAVZ Aerial Photography Facebook page. There are only four known

white humpbacks in the world, meaning Zucconi could very well have discovered the fifth right here on the Central Coast. Whale watching enthusiasts have speculated the calf could be the offspring of famous white humpback, Migaloo, given the exceptional rarity of albinism in whales. Source: Website, Jul 11 Mark Zucconi, UAVZ Aerial Photography

Mayor Jane Smith said one of the most common hazardous material incorrectly disposed of through household bins was batteries. “Batteries contain nonrenewable metals such as lead, cadmium, lithium, nickel, mercury and zinc. “When these items are correctly recycled, their materials can be made into new products, which in turn helps our environment by saving water, energy and natural resources,” Clr Smith said. Chemical CleanOut events are a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, funded from the waste levy. Source: Media release, Jul 15 Central Coast Council

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K i n c u m b e r drone enthusiast captured some incredibly rare footage of an albino humpback whale calf travelling through waters off the Central Coast on July 11.

to Chemical CleanOut events shows our residents are truly committed to disposing of waste responsibly,” Bolgoff said. “I would urge everyone to use this opportunity to have a good search around their property to ensure safe disposal of any potentially hazardous chemicals, including any unknown or unidentified items, as they will be accepted for identification and correct disposal.” Items accepted include paints, car and household batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides, gas bottles, fire extinguishers and fluorescent globes and tubes. Only household quantities are accepted. A 20 litre or 20 kilogram maximum container size per item applies.

a r i o n g Neighbourhood Centre has launched free Aboriginal art classes this July.

The classes will run under the Centre’s Creative Community Projects banner throughout July and August and will be led by local artist, Chris Moore.

The free to attend classes have been broken down into four targeted workshops which Moore will deliver at various times, with the first two workshops having taken place over the July school holidays, for children and teenagers. The other two workshops will start in August and are suited for adults looking to engage

their creative side and learn more about Aboriginal art and practice. Centre staff will also display completed works from this year’s Creative Community Projects initiatives at the end of the year. All craft materials for each workshop will be supplied. The workshops are free and were made available thanks to funding from a Central Coast Council Community Grant. Source: Media release, Jul 1 Nguyen Ngyuen, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

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Erina Library reopens after $100,000 makeover

ollowing two weeks of improvement works, Erina Library has reopened its doors and unveiled its transformation to thousands of visitors. Mayor, Jane Smith, and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, were at Erina Library on July 12 to celebrate its new look and to thank the community for their patience during the works. Central Coast Council Acting Unit Manager, Libraries Learning and Education, Danielle Hargreaves, said library staff have been overwhelmed with positive feedback on the mini makeover. “Customers will notice the change instantly, most notably, the two new dual level customer service points at the front of house,” Hargreaves said. “Like the recent upgrades at Toukley Library, the new counters deliver on Council’s

Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) to remove barriers to access, to make our facilities and services inclusive for the whole community. “This is a prime example of how Council is incorporating the principles of Universal Design in its upgrades to facilities, which has made Erina Library more inviting and user friendly for all residents,” she added. Other improvements include new and increased number of public internet stations, more space for people to bring and charge their own devices, mobile shelving units, replacement of soft furnishing and study furniture, repainting the interior of the library and new carpet. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the refurbishment is a great example of what can be achieved when different levels of Government work together. “This considerable investment by Council and the State Government has brought a refreshed and

exciting momentum to what is already Council’s most popular Library,” Mayor Smith said. “These improvements will help further cultivate a love of learning in our community.” Crouch said Erina Library is the busiest of all Central Coast libraries. “This funding has refreshed and modernised Erina Library’s facilities to continue to provide the very best for our community. This is a win for parents, children, students and seniors that use this space. “Nine projects on the Central Coast totalling $7.5M have been made possible by funding from the NSW Liberal Government,” he said. The project represents a $98,500 investment by Central Coast Council and has been made possible thanks to $145,244 from the NSW State Government Stronger Country Communities Fund. Source: Media release, Jul 11 Central Coast Council Media

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Narara Ecovillage to have an Open Day

he Narara Ecovillage’s next Open Day will take place this coming Sunday, July 28. The Ecovillage community has been welcoming curious locals and ecotourists to their developing site since the village was founded. Ecovillage members often host an array of activities during the Open Days, showcasing various aspects of the village, its design and ecofriendly and sustainably driven practices. This upcoming Open Day

The Narara Ecovillage

will focus on Stage 2 of the Ecovillage’s development. Ecovillage Founder, Lyndall Parris, said the Ecovillage had six completed lived-in homes with another 26 under construction, and the newly formed Ecovillage Board was making final preparations to launch Stage 2 of the Ecovillage’s Development Application (DA) with Central Coast Council. “Once we get Council approval, we can start building the roads and building infrastructure. “We should be ready to finalise lot sales for Stage 2

sometime in 2020. “We are working up a wonderful plan for Stage 2 and are hopeful of offering smaller footprint, more affordable housing options as well as the usual lots,” Parris said. Parris said the Board had already had around 20 interested people on the list for Stage 2. The event will run from 1pm to 3pm. A cost of $10 for individuals or $20 for families applies to the event.

Three commercial premises at Crown Plaza to become part of the bar

he Florida Beach Bar at Terrigal is set for expansion under a new development application submitted to Central Coast Council. The plan would see three commercial premises in Kurrawyba Ave transformed into an expansion of the existing hotel beneath Crowne Plaza. Of the three commercial tenancies, only one is currently occupied. Development Consent was granted in 2011 for the refurbishment of the Beach Bar, allowing a maximum

Source: Newsletter, Jul 11 Linda Scott, Narara Ecovillage

CALLING ALL VETS

The 12 month program commences in July 2019. We are encouraging Vets who meet our criteria to complete the application form for approval to be included in the program. Find out more by calling Council on 4350 5377 or email Sara.Blanchﬁeld@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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used as a smoking/gaming room and TAB as part of the hotel and would operate under the hotel’s existing liquor licence, pending approval under the Liquor Act. The plan would see the total gross floor area of the hotel increase from 36,972sqm to 37,001sqm. The proposed hours of operation for the new gaming room would reflect the existing hours of operation of 5am -3am Monday to Saturday and 10am-midnight Sunday.

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capacity of 1,600 patrons plus staff. The new application does not seek to increase the patron capacity, but to facilitate the improvement of amenities and facilities available to the presently permitted number of patrons. Works would involve: demolishing the interior and façade of ground floor commercial spaces fronting Kurrawyba Ave; change of use from retail and business tenancy to pub and necessary fitout work; and, alterations to the remainder of the exterior ground floor façade. The new space would be

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Help sought to catalogue dolphins

entral Coast Dolphin Project is looking for residents’ help in cataloguing the movement of the majestic mammals around Coast waters.

Co-founder, Jenny Ling, says there is something “magical” about observing dolphins and whales at close range. “I can’t explain it but it’s the closest thing to God, looking into their eyes.” Ling and husband Ronny started the dolphin project two years ago. They spend every available hour patrolling Brisbane Water and the Coast’s beaches to research and protect the mammals. “We go where ever there’s water,’’ Ling said. They catalogue bottlenose and common dolphins by photographing each animal’s dorsal fin and then comparing photos. “The dorsal fin is like a person’s fingerprint - unique

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Jenny Ling says sighting dolphins is magical

to each animal,” Ling said. “The bottlenose is always around while the common dolphin comes and goes depending on time, tide, food and seasons.” Ling said patience was the secret to seeing the animals. “Ronny might spot some when we’re at Captain Cook’s Lookout at Copacabana and work out how fast they’re travelling and calculate that we should go to Terrigal Haven where we’ll get a better view,’’ she said. Ling said the dolphins were particularly easy to spot during the whale season, which is now. “I saw dolphins bow-riding

with humpbacks at Terrigal a couple of weeks ago,” she said. The data collected by the Dolphin Project is passed on to National Parks and Garden’s researchers and other people who may be interested, with the cataloguing made easier thanks to a new ipad, purchased with an Australia Post grant. If you spot a dolphin, text 0435 348 552. Source: Media release, July 1 Central Coast Dolphin Project Interview, July 3 Jenny Ling Journalists, Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins

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2019 Central Coast Leaders have raised just under $50,000 and counting

he 2019 Leaders Leap took place at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal on July 19. The annual event is held to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and sees business and community leaders from across the Coast

take a leap of faith from atop the Crowne Plaza and abseil down the building, all whilst raising funds for the Service. This year’s Leaders Leap has so far raised $49,856 for the Service and donations are still open. Twenty people took part as 2019 Leaders, with Hilary

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, JUL 25

Avoca Beachside Markets Heazlett Park - Avoca Christmas in July Race Day, Beach The Entertainment Grounds, Ticketed, 11am - 5:30pm Free, 9am - 4:30pm

TUESDAY, JUL 30

Glenworth Valley’s Horses Birthday Festival, Roald Dahl’s The Twits, Glenworth Valley, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 27/07 & 28/07, Ticketed, 25/07 - 27/07, 9:30am

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Get Quizzical for Quolls Trivia Night, Australian Reptile Park, Ticketed, 5pm - 8:30pm

Business Network Meeting Kincumber Hotel Ticketed

WEDNESDAY, JUL 31

The Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8:30pm 4343 0111 www.ettalongdiggers.com

Kiki Dee with Carmelo Luggeri, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

Musical, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 26/07 - 10/08 Metro Fest - All Ages Live Band Night, The Youth Art Warehouse, Ticketed, 6pm - 10pm Christmas in July, The Makers Studio, Ticketed, 6 - 8pm Rotary club Toukley: Trivia Night - Fundraising to support our youth programs, Halekulani Bowling Club, Ticketed, 7pm

SATURDAY, JUL 27

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Operation Christmas Child Information Day, Central Coast Skate Strategy Feedback, Ettalong Baptist Umina Surf Life Saving Church, 1:30pm Club, 6pm - 8pm 0450 143 200 yourvoiceourcoast.com/ www.trybooking.com

Create A Still Life, Gosford Regional Gallery, Ticketed, 10am - 4pm

SUNDAY, JUL 28 Search For Land Seminar, Tuggerah Community Hall, Ticketed, 10am - 3:30pm JazzLeague: Mike Hallam’s Hot Six, Central Coast Leagues Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm

Troubadour Folk Club Open Day, Witches Leap (Aust) Narara Ecovillage, Celtic Music, Ticketed, 1pm - 3pm St. Lukes Hall, Grace Springs Farm - Farm Ticketed, 7pm Central Coast Asthma & Respiratory Management, Erina Leagues Club,

Tour & Morning Tea, Grace Springs Farm, Ticketed, 9am

skate-strategy

YumCha Festival Gosford Showground 12midday - 6pm

THURSDAY, AUG 1 Central Coast Skate Strategy Feedback, Erina Centre, 6pm - 8pm yourvoiceourcoast.com/ skate-strategy

FRIDAY, AUG 2

Spencer Jones | Hugh Wilson | Tim Moxey (The Voice)

(Lenny Kravitz band)

Susannah Mirana | Rosita Vai

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1979 – The Hits, makes a welcome return to NSW venues for the fourth year running. It’s a simple concept; hit songs from 40 years ago!! Tickets www.thearthousewyong.com.au

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1979 - The Hits, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

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‘Switzerland – Its Neutrality & role in WW2’ The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm

Aussie NightMarkets, The Entertainment Grounds, 5pm

Vince Jones, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 5pm 4343 0111

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

The Food and Wine Festival, Mt Penang Gardens and Event Park, Free entry, Free Chemical Cleanout 11am - 5pm

Drop Off, Charmhaven Council Depot, 03 & 04//08, 9am 3:30pm www.cleanout.com.au

Wildplant Community Nursery, CEN Office Ourimbah, 9am - 12pm

Open Day! Living Choice Broadwater Court, Meet at Treeview Estate, 10am - 12pm RSVP 1800 064 344 or email sales@livingchoice. com.au

THURSDAY, AUG 8 ThinkingBIG Central Coast Innovation Summit, The Showroom Mingara Recreation Club, Ticketed, 7:30pm

FRIDAY, AUG 9

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SATURDAY, AUG 3

Carnevale 2019 Exhibition, The Art House Wyong, 03 - 29/08

Night Fever - A Tribute to the Bee Gees,

Sat 3rd Aug 8pm - The Art House, Wyong

with vocal performances by:

Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2019, SUNDAY, AUG 4 Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, Ticketed, 7pm

SAMSN - Eight Week Support Group for Council Pop Up, male survivors of child Wyong Village Central, Rugby League The Musical, sexual abuse, The Makers Studio 10am - 12pm The Art House Wyong, Gosford, Free True Grit, yourvoiceourcoast.com Ticketed, 8:30pm Bookings required, The Makers Studio Central FRIDAY, JUL 26 Tuggerah Lakes U3A Coast, Ticketed, 31/07 - 18/09, 6 - 8pm presents a Talk on 10am - 4pm 02 8355 3711 Strictly Ballroom The www.thearthousewyong.com.au

WEDNESDAY, AUG 7

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Jazz Vocalist - Vince Jones, The Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 5pm

Shannon Noll The Singles Tour, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8:30pm 4343 0111

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TUESDAY, AUG 6

9am - 3:30pm

TUESDAY, AUG 13

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2 Day Workshop Charcoal & ink artwork on plywood, Yarramalong Store & Cafe, Ticketed, 9:30am

Grigoryan Brothers

Saturday Night Spectacular: - Past, Present and Cash Up Front - The Johnny Future, Cash Show, The Art House Wyong, The Royal Hotel Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm Ticketed, 8:30pm 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong.com.au

Wine, Cheese and Chat, Narara Ecovillage, 5pm - 6:30pm

WEDNESDAY, AUG 14 Free Information Session and Morning Tea - Going Online for Over 50’s, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, Booking’s required, 10am - 12pm 4340 1724

Alliance Française Conversation Group, Erina League Club, 10am - 12pm Point Clare Car Boot Market, Fairhaven Central Coast, 9am - 2pm

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Tenori - Timeless, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

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

Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing

Country Music Festival Comedy With Two Left Feet, Laycock Street Theatre 2019, Auditorium Gosford, The Waterfront Plaza Ticketed, 14 - 16/08, and Memorial Park, 2pm & 8pm 10am - 4pm THURSDAY, AUG 15 A Taste Of Ireland,

Steve Smillie & Friends, The Art House Wyong, Robert Knox Hall CC Ticketed, 7:30pm Conservatorium Gosford, Ticketed, South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourn Storm, 7:30pm, 4324 7477

Diplomacy, www.trybooking.com/BBHNX The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 6/08 - 8pm, Free Chemical Cleanout 7/08 - 2pm Drop Off, 4335 1485 Mount Penang Event www.thearthousewyong.com.au Park, 10 & 11/08,

Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 4pm

Hitler’s Daughter, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 16/08 - 16/08, Multiple Screening’s Soweto Gospel Choir: Freedom, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 7:30pm

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Seven healthy joeys born at the Australian Reptile Park

2019 Battle of the Bands winner, Mission: Banana

One of the “Lucky Seven” koala joeys at the Australian Reptile Park

ith koala numbers on the east coast of Australia diminishing and many calling for the species to be listed as “endangered”, the birth of seven healthy joeys at the Australian Reptile Park this season has come as good news.

ission: Banana have taken out Central Coast Council’s 2019 Battle of the Bands.

Council’s Battle of the Bands is an annual competition for

The 2019 Battle of the Band finalists

young people aged 12 to 25 designed to give emerging musicians a platform. This year’s competition has been waging since the beginning of June, with the grand final taking place at the Erina Hub on June 28. Local acts, Mission: Banana, Medusa, The Loose Leeches, Karnage, Turtle Custard, EFRG and Shacked! all took to the grand final stage for one final crack at this year’s Golden Symbol. As first prize getters, Mission: Banana won the coveted Golden Symbol, $1500 in

Macron Music money and a recording studio package with The Grove Studios. Karnage placed second and Turtle Custard third, scoring themselves $750 and $500 worth of Macron Music money respectively. Other bands awarded on the night were The Loose Leeches who won the second Grove recording package and Shacked! who took home $250 worth of Macron Music money. Source: Website, Jun 29 Jennifer Dias, Hub Erina

Park staff have dubbed the newest arrivals the “Lucky Seven”. “The ‘Lucky Seven’ koala joeys bring hope to the declining numbers in the iconic Australian species,” General Manager, Tim Faulkner, said. “We pride ourselves in our koala breeding program, as sadly we’re at a critical turning point for the future of koalas in the wild. “We are doing everything we can to ensure a future for what is arguably Australia’s most iconic, native mammal and after the confirmation that we have seven joeys, we’re feeling lucky. “Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate on earth.

“With over 40 mammals alone extinct, Australia is an incredibly important region as so many of our species are only found here, like our iconic koala. “We must do everything to protect them.” Faulkner said koala numbers plummeted by a third from 1990-2010 and they are on track to become completely extinct by 2050. Declining numbers have been blamed on habitat destruction, deforestation, fragmentation, cars and dogs.

The Australian Reptile Park has a population of 38 koalas and is expanding with plans to move into a koala conservation project in the coming years to specifically assist the wild population. The new joeys and their mums can be viewed in the Conservation Crusaders program, which highlights the park’s most endangered species. Source: Media release, Jul 4 Australian Reptile Park

Kenneth Broberg American pianist Kenneth Broberg is one of the top six prize winners of the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition and most recent winner of the silver medal at the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

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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

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)

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

U3A CENTRAL COAST

Activities include fitness, yoga, bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, line dancing, tai chi, painting, craft and computer classes. 4384 5152

Help with shopping and cooking classes 4363 7111

CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SOCIETY

community events. New adult members playing wind, brass and percussion welcome. 0405 619 980 www.tempoterrific.com

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POLITICAL PARTY Educational organisation CCLC BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge-partner not promoting prevention, self-help Community Support, Zumba and freedom of choice in CENTRAL COAST GREENS required for most sessions. CCLC INDOOR BOWLS Book Club, Community Central Coast Leagues Club therapies. The Central Coast Greens Mon - Ladies Social Garden, Facility Hire, EAPA, 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Henry Kendall Gardens For a fairer, more transparent Wed Night - Mixed Social Fine Assistance, Volunteer Summer Meeting and accountable government Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon Sat - Mixed Social Opportunity, CDAT, OSHC/ 4325 9854 3rd Mon each month - 7pm, based on democratic principles New members welcome www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Vacation Care Winter Meeting Local, state-wide, national - tuition given Managed by Gosford Regional 3rd Sat each month - 2pm and international issues and cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au level 2 Central Coast Community Services 0410 696 458 VOLUNTEERING campaigns - Council and Leagues Club cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com 4323 7483 CENTRAL COAST parliamentary representation 4334 3800 CENTRAL COAST Developing a new economy GOJU-KAI KARATE Refer potential volunteers to accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au Protecting our environment Traditional Karate & Self community organisations. GOSFORD NORTH Peaceful conflict resolution CENTRAL COAST FAMILY Defence for Teens & Adults Provide support to volunteers PROBUS CLUB Community participation No Contracts, Cheap Rates and community organisations. HISTORY SOCIETY INC. Meets 4th Tuesday at the We meet monthly every 3rd Wamberal - Mon 630pm Provide training to volunteers Open Tue to Fri 9.30am Grange Hotel Monthy meeting ALCOHOLICS Thu - Details and info: Kincumber - Thurs 715pm and managers of volunteers 2.30pm 4th Tuesday Grange Hotel centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au ANONYMOUS 0417 697 096 Information sessions “Bridge to First Sat 9.30 - noon 10am centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Meet Mon, Wed & Fri, www.centralcoastgojuVolunteering” held regularly. Thur 7pm 9pm 4322 5560 kaikarate.com.au 12.30pm - Someone cares 4329 7122 Other times by appointment. Anglican Church AUSTRALIAN LABOR recruit@volcc.org.au 4324 5164 FREEMASONS 3 Mann St Gosford www.centralcoastfhs.org.au PARTY OURIMBAH/ CENTRAL COAST Who are they? 4323 3890 admin@centralcoasths.org.au WILDLIFE ARC NARARA BRANCH SOARING CLUB INC What do they do? We rescue and care for injured Discussion/action community Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Find out about the wolrd’s BETTER HEARING and orphan native animals. BRISBANE WATER issues - 3 levels of Instruction FREE to members oldest fraternal organisation 24hr/day, 7days/week.Gen AUSTRALIA CENTRAL Government HISTORICAL SOCIETY 14 and up for Training and how we help our Meeting 3rd Sun Wyoming Niagara Park Primary School • Coach tours • School Flying at Bloodtree Rd COAST community. Community Centre, Maidens 7.30pm 1st Mon each month Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, educational tours • Annual Hearing loss management Gosford Masonic Centre Brush Rd Wyoming at 10am 0410 309 494 Street Stalls • Participation Sun ( weather permitting) Support and educational 86 Mann St Gosford 4325 0666 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com in History Heritage Week 0412 164 082 groups providing practical www.tccl2001.org Celebration Margaret Pearce 0414 635 047 experience and confidence PUBLIC SPEAKING COMMUNITY CENTRES Learn the benefits of hearing 4325 2270 www.ccsoaring.com.au GOSFORD AND DISTRICT aids ORCHID SOCIETY Develop confidence by 4321 0275 COMMUNITY CENTRES FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST SPIRITUALITY IN THE Persons interested in Orchids improving your speaking skills. provide the local community FLEETERS CENTRAL PUB and their culture are invited to Meetings are entertaining and with a meeting place and CENTRAL COAST COAST Ecumenical & Interfaith join a friendly club educational. hub for groups, services and PROSTATE CANCER For anyone interested in early Speakers Forum & Q&A 4th Wed, 730pm information. history or early family histories. with focus on developing Kincumber School of Arts SUPPORT GROUP BLUE GUM FLAT Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. understanding and building, Tora Ave, Kincumber (GOSFORD) TOASTMASTERS GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE Point Clare Community Hall encouraging dialogue about 0405 669 707 Meet last Friday Month Mthly meetings 1st and gosfordorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au AND LEARNING CENTRE 2nd Sat 10:30am spirituality through people Terrigal Uniting Church 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Mon-Fri 4392 1926 4311 6254 sharing their life journeys. 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal Ourimbah RSL Chess, Darts, Handicraft, 1st Tues March to October SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB 9.30am to 12 noon 4362 7227 Indoor Bowls, Knitting, Line 2nd Tues November 4367 9600 CENTRAL COAST Dancing, Origami, Painting, 7.30 to 9pm www.pcfa.org.au A non-profit seniors club Pencil Drawing, Scrabble, Grange Hotel Wyoming to help members master BRISBANE WATER BRASS 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261 computers, tablets, phones and Scrapbooking, Sit & Sew, Table Brass Band entertainment DYING WITH DIGNITY Tennis, Ukulele keep up with grand children for the community playing all INNER WHEEL CLUBS OF WOMEN’S GROUPS Campaigning to give those 4304 7065 CENTRAL COAST Friendly Volunteer Helpers types of popular music suffering unrelievable terminal Wyong, Terrigal & scccc@internode.on.net Rehearsal every Tues. or incurable illness the choice GOSFORD-NARARA Google scccckincumber Gosford North Clubs 7.30pm-10pm CENTRAL COAST to receive legal medical help 4307 9421 Women working together to NEIGHBOURHOOD 0419 274 012 WOMEN’S HEALTH to die. 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Crusaders’ Youth League Men win top of the table clash

The Youth League Men

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he Crusaders’ Youth League Men have solidified their ticket to the finals weekend once again after defeating the Hills Hornets, 86-67. The Crusaders showed their superiority, dominating the Hornets in this top of the table clash. The Crusaders had one of their best defensive performances, keeping a high volume scoring team to just 67 points. The Crusaders have their sights set on finishing the season strongly before heading into the finals, which will be hotly contested by a host of strong teams. The Crusaders’ Youth League Women also won their bout with the Hornets, fighting off a would be last quarter resurgence for a 78-77 point victory. The Crusaders found themselves in a see-sawing battle from the tip-off with the largest lead being 9 points. The multiple lead changes continued into the second half however early in the fourth quarter the Crusaders managed to edge away and take the lead. The Hornets never gave up and still found themselves back in contention. Source: Media release, Jul 21 Mick Ryan, Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium

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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

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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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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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High level Skate Strategy action plan being formulated

entral Coast Council are encouraging the community to have their say on Council’s Skate Strategy.

Council are developing the region’s first ever Skate Strategy that will provide a high level action plan with priorities to inform future development, upgrade and maintenance of skate facilities on the Central Coast, to meet the needs of the community,

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Council are committed to creating inclusive and accessible facilities which can be enjoyed by the whole community, and as such, this skatepark strategy will include the application of Universal Design principles to create inclusive and welcoming facilities. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the community will benefit from skate facilities, not just the riders. “In addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles, skateparks also activate and connect outdoor spaces and provide a safe purpose built environment for riders,” Mayor Smith said “Skateparks also provide a boost to tourism as an attraction, and through the hosting of regional and national skate events, as has been demonstrated with Bato Yard. “I encourage the community to have your say to ensure we develop a skate strategy that meets the needs of our

PUBLIC NOTICE

Gosford City Bowling Club The Annual General Meeting of Gosford City Bowling Club will be held on Sunday 18th August 2019 in the Club Rooms, Dane Drive Gosford commencing at 9:30am

community now and into the future,” she said. Both the survey and the forum are available on the Your Voice Our Coast website.

The upcoming workshop for the former Gosford LGA will take place at the Erina Centre, from 6 to 8pm on August 1. Both the online survey and

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Terrigal and Kariong both win round 14 rugby matches

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

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.

All round 17 Premier League results went as expected

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

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

ound 17 of Central Coast Football’s Battlewin Premier League saw wins to Berkeley Vale, Southern and Ettalong United, Woongarrah, Killarney District, Terrigal and Avoca.

The Terrigal Trojans beat the Gosford Devils in their Round 14 clash

ound 14 of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition proved to be one of the most intense ones yet, with teams pulling out all the stops in the hopes of a finals berth.

The Match of the Day on Sunday saw Terrigal prove too strong for Gosford at Gosford

Showground, and ran out winners by 45 points to 19. Terrigal proved dominant right from the opening whistle. They were quick to the breakdown and their backline showed poise and speed to get over the advantage line on numerous occasions. The win sees Terrigal firmly placed in second spot on the competition ladder with four weeks remaining in the

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.

Time - Height(m)

0121 1.37 0753 0.57 THU 1423 1.40 2028 0.75 0436 1.26 1029 0.56 SUN 1707 1.65 2348 0.52 0130 0.28 0726 1.40 WED 1305 0.41 1938 1.98 0356 0.13 1000 1.53 SAT 1544 0.34 2209 2.00 0621 0.31 1239 1.55 TUE 1841 0.50

0329 1.26 0935 0.58 SAT 1614 1.54 2249 0.63 0041 0.40 0633 1.35 TUE 1214 0.46 1848 1.89 0219 0.19 0307 0.14 0817 1.45 0908 1.50 THU 1357 0.36 FRI 1450 0.33 2028 2.04 2118 2.05 0532 0.22 0444 0.16 1145 1.55 1051 1.54 SUN 1640 0.37 MON 1738 0.43 2352 1.73 2300 1.89 0048 1.56 0150 1.40 0712 0.40 0804 0.49 WED 1337 1.55 THU 1438 1.56 1950 0.56 2107 0.59

0221 1.30 0843 0.58 FRI 1518 1.46 2141 0.72 0537 1.29 1121 0.52 MON 1758 1.77

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON

Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

East Gosford) in this, their first 80th minute to wrap up the Premier League season. 3-nil win for the Sharks. With three or their remaining After last weekend’s loss five games at home form could to Woongarrah at Hamlyn prove vital in their hopes of Terrace, Terrigal looked to reaching the BPL play-offs in return to the winning form their first season. that had seen them positioned Gosford City went down as the nearest rival of both hard in their Round 17 fixture Killarney and Southern and Ettalong United at the top against Killarney District. of the BPL table, whilst the As the 9-nil scoreline All results went as expected, East Gosford Rams looked suggests, this result was with Killarney, Berkeley Vale to bounce back following a a fair reflection of the two and Southern-Ettalong all disappointing loss to Kanwal teams’ relative positions on having big-margin wins, Avoca two weeks ago. the competition table with first recording a fourth straight The hosts welcomed back playing last. win despite playing twoboth, Daniel Bird and Daniel Gosford did well to hold the thirds of their match against Tuddenham, for Sunday’s Kanwal with 10 players, and margin down to 2-0 until just fixture, with the former making Terrigal being stretched before before the break and then an immediate impact on the conceded four goals in the last downing East Gosford. game, finding the net in the 10 minutesWoy for the score to bowls competition The onlyCompetitors match between in the inaugural Woy mixed 22nd minute to give his side a title contenders was between break out. valuable lead. The margin was the largest the two promoted clubs, with Bird was again the provider Woongarrah grabbing a crucial ever for Killarney in the for his side in the second half Premier League competition win over Wyoming. as he found the net in the 68th With their mid-season passing their 9-1 win over minute to double his sides mini-slump behind them, Wyoming in 2016. lead. Avoca headed north to Woongarrah have shown once The brace proved enough Wadalba Sports Complex on and for all that they are a aboard Central Coast 22.keep hold of to see Terrigal Marine Rescue has towed Sunday afternoon looking serious Premier League club, The rescue boat was a six-metre half-cabin third position, whilst then more to add to their three straight with a hard-fought 2-nil win assigned to locate and secure two runabout with two people on importantly extending the gap victories keeping them well over Wyoming in the battle of large logs deemed hazards to safe board from south of the Rip between themselves and sixth and truly in the hunt for a finals the Big Cats at Hamlyn Terrace. navigation seen around the Rip Bridge to Davistown. position. Bridge area.place to four points as the race Hamyln Terrace is proving to The motor had failed on Sunday, for a finals positionOne remains as The located. was Despiteand being reduced tologs 10 were be a fortress the Wildcats June 7, atforaround 9:15am, tight as ever. described as “huge”. for the with just two losses and getmen they required help to back to best part of 50 for minutes, the visitors They began towere placed ashoreSource: the to Davistown three ramp draws inadjacent the past three removal by Council. Public seasons,Wharf. and just one loss (to run over the home side, addingMedia release, 8 June Website,2015 Jul 22 The and tow a was completed byto their tally in the Ron Cole, Lachlan Herd, Central Coast a third goal Marine Rescue Killarney) draw (with

competition. The match at Heazlett Park between Avoca Beach and The Lakes ended in a 37 all draw. It was certainly a cliffhanger. There was absolutely nothing in this match throughout, obviously on the scoreboard and on the paddock. The Lakes led at halftime by the narrow margin of 21 points to 17 and play continued in much the same vein in the last 40 minutes. This draw leaves Avoca Beach in fourth spot on the competition ladder but only the one point in front of The Lakes in fifth spot. Kariong defeated Hornsby by 27 points to 24 at Kariong Oval in their fixture. There was nothing in this Mr Al Howes, Mr Karl Liepa, Mr match also for the entire 80 Paul Oliver and Mr Bruce Larking minutes. Hornsby did actually score four tries to Kariong’s three, but the goal kicking of Kariong kept them in the match and in front on the scoreboard. Kariong led by the narrow margin of 14 points to 12 at the halftime break and they were able to maintain that difference for the remainder of the match. Hornsby would be most disappointed in the final result and for the second week in a row they have been close but not close enough at the end of the day.

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hree Central Coast Mariners Academy players are on the cusp of Australian representative honours. Dylan Ruiz-Diaz and Mikey Katsoulis will partake in the upcoming Young Socceroos’ training camp, while, Zac Waddell, is to link up with the Australian Joeys. Ruiz-Diaz (18) and Katsoulis (18) have earned call ups to Australia’s Under-20 Men’s National team that will take part in a camp at the Australian Institute of Sport from July 28. At the completion of the camp in Canberra, Gary van Egmond will confirm his 23-player roster for Australia’s participation at the 2019 AFF U-18 Championship in Vietnam. 15-year-old Toukley Gunners’ Junior, Zac Waddell, has earned selection as a member of the seven-player train on squad in addition to the 23 players selected in Trevor Morgan’s Joeys (Australian Under 15’s). Katsoulis said he was speechless after receiving the call up. “Ken Schembri scouted me from Canberra to come up here, so living away from home has definitely allowed me to develop quickly as a

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player and a person,” Katsoulis said. “I’m incredibly grateful to be selected for the Young Socceroos. “I’ve been working hard and I’m ready to give 100 per cent in this camp. “I’d love to work my way into the A-League squad here. “I’ve supported the Central Coast Mariners since I was a youngster so it’s a dream come true to be here. “I wasn’t expecting the selection, then, Matt Sheppard [Young Socceroos Team Manager] called me. “I was speechless. “Another dream come true,” Katsoulis said. After making his Hyundai A-League debut against the Western Sydney Wanderers last season, Ruiz-Diaz says national team selection adds to his motivation for success. “It’s very exciting, I’m very grateful and humbled,” RuizDiaz said. “As a footballer, you make a lot of sacrifices, so for me I’m really excited for this opportunity. “To represent my country is an honour. “As a footballer, you just want to keep chasing more success and this certainly fills me with more motivation,” Ruiz-Diaz

said. Now on the fringe of representing his country, Waddell, who has been with the Mariners Academy since he was 12, joked about being close to swapping his football boots to play rugby league. “I started my football with the Toukley Gunners, but I wasn’t very talented,” Waddell said. “My dad and I spoke about me swapping to rugby league, but after watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup I knew football was the game for me. “Watching Tim Cahill at that World Cup made me want to practice every day. “That’s where my passion started, scoring a goal is the best feeling in the world. “It’s always been my dream to put on an Australian shirt. “It’s a big step in my young career so I’m looking forward to seeing what else it brings. “The Mariners have developed me so much as a player, they have given me so many opportunities. “Every coach that I’ve worked with has taught me so much as a striker so I couldn’t be more thankful,” Waddell said. Source: Media release, Jul 19 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

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ascott high jumper and Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifier, Nicola McDermott, has continued her stellar run through the European athletics circuit, adding a bronze medal from the Monaco Diamond League to her impressive haul of accomplishments over the past two months. After a quick continent jump

to the United States to contest in the Prefontaine Classic in California, McDermott returned to Europe to continue her trek across the continent, stopping in at Athletissima Swiss Diamond League in Lausanne, Switzerland, where she placed seventh before heading to Monaco. McDermott cleared a jump of 1.94m to take the bronze. The months abroad have done wonders for McDermott’s career, cementing her

among the top five female high jumpers in the current world rankings and marking her as a real contender for the upcoming World Championships in Doha and Tokyo 2020. Source: Website, Jul 14 Nicola McDermott, Official Facebook page Athletissima Lausanne 2019 Results Portal Monaco Diamond League 2019 Results Portal

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