Issue 213 of COAST Community News by Central Coast Newspapers

8 AUGUST 2019

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Homelessness service providers march to raise awareness

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Community members encouraged to vote for their favourite project

a j o r homelessness service providers on the Coast took to the streets of Gosford on August 7, in the middle of Homelessness Week (August 4-10), to highlight the issue of housing affordability in the region.

Uniting local homelessness service, Doorways, coordinated the march, and was joined by other homelessness service providers including Coast Shelter, CatholicCare, Bungree, Wesley Mission, Central Coast Community Council, Central Coast Council,

and Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS). “We are seeing record numbers of people walk through our doors because they are experiencing or are on the verge of homelessness,” Uniting Youth and Homelessness Service spokesperson, Vicki Daley, said. “There has been no more pressing time for the local community to come together to find solutions and advocate for more affordable housing stock in this community.” Daley said the march was intended to bring awareness to the local homelessness crisis. “Twenty-four thousand people are experiencing

housing stress and more than 3,000 are currently on the affordable housing waiting list on the Central Coast,” she said. “The Central Coast housing affordability crisis is growing rapidly and requires increased affordable housing stock, as well as compassionate and creative community action.” Marchers left Burns Park at midday and proceeded down Mann St to Kibble Park, where stalls and activities were on offer, along with recovered food cooked by Masterchef Season 1 winner, Julie Goodwin. Source: Media release, Jul 29 Uniting

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everal projects across the former Gosford LGA have been listed in the 2019 My Community Project program.

Gosford Electorate Projects

An initiative of the State Government, the program was established in 2018 to give communities a say in what projects they want to see in their local area take shape. Grassroots democracy is at the core of the program, with communities able to read through nominated projects. The projects are listed via each electorate, with 17 projects listed across the Gosford electorate and 11 across Terrigal. A breakdown of each project is below, and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Member of the Legislative Council for the Central Coast, Taylor Martin, say residents need to vote, and in force, if they want to see their favourite project funded under the highly competitive program. “Across the Central Coast, almost 50 projects have been successfully nominated,” Crouch said. “I anticipate that we will see strong support for this initiative, so I encourage everyone to make their voices heard,” Martin said. Voting is done through the My Community Project website and closes on August 15, with the successful projects to be announced in September. Anyone looking to vote will need an up to date Medicare Card and My Service NSW account.

This project will allow the Golf Club to improve its access pathways around the golf course for the benefit of members and guests. Currently, pathways around the green are subject to inclement weather and can at times negatively impact on golfers’ ability to play the game. It is hoped that new pathways will improve safety and increase participation from elderly and disabled golfers. The club regularly provides competitions and coaching clinics to the Special Olympics Group, and with paved walkways, it is believed the club will be able to flourish as an empowering and inclusive golf hub for the region.

New disability transport van for Sunnyfield, Central Coast

Kariong Oval Equal Access Path

Amount sought: $79,391 Project Sponsor: Sunnyfield

Amount sought: $200,000 Project Sponsor: Kariong United Football Club

Peats Ridge Community Hall Amount sought: $200,000 Project Sponsor: Peats Ridge Public School

Sunnyfield is a member based, registered not-forprofit charity that specialises in supporting people with intellectual disability. Sunnyfield hopes to purchase a wheelchair modified van that will enable the organisation to transport its Central Coast clients to access and engage in their community, fostering a sense of belonging and helping to create a more vibrant and inclusive society. Pathway improvements at Gosford Golf Club Amount sought: $200,000 Project Sponsor: Gosford Golf Club

This project will allow the Football Club to install an Equal Access Pathway, providing a safe egress for people of all abilities to travel from the carpark and nearby Community Centre to the oval. The new pathway will assist people in wheelchairs, parents with strollers and those with mobility challenges to access and enjoy the oval. It will also make it easier for equipment to be taken from the Hill to the Oval and will provide recreational linkages to the oval and Mt Penang.

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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

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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

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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Council upgrades oval cafe

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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

St Luke’s Anglican Church has a new look

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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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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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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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 roof of one of the facility’s buildings and a 22 hour siege ensued. Additional resources were deployed from neighbouring police districts, as well as the Public Order and Riot Squad, Operations Support Group, Dog Unit, PolAir, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, the Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit, and other specialist resources to help Brisbane Water Police restore order. The siege was ended at

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

A new Service NSW shop opened its doors in Woy Woy on August 2, replacing a shopping centre kiosk.

Council adopts Climate Change Policy ollowing some fairly heated debate, Central Coast Council adopted its first Climate Change Policy on July 8, with some clauses relating to sea level rise planning and the process of “planned retreat” omitted.

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

Cane toad discovered at Woy Woy

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

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.

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

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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SOURCE: Media statement, 17 Jul 2019 Phil Cantillon, Central Coast Council

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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Changes were made to the original draft following a lengthy community consultation process, which saw 336 submissions received, five community workshops held across the region and 1,500 surveys completed by residents. A report to council said sea level rise planning levels and planned retreat were the two commitment statements least supported by respondents. “Participants believe that council needs to proactively prepare and focus on positive adaptation actions like protect, redesign, rebuild and elevate, to avoid the need to consider options such as relocate and retreat,” the report, from Micromex Research, said. In response, references to planned retreat and RCP 8.5, setting a strict pathway allowing for sea level rise, were removed, and the focus on ongoing adaptation planning with the community was strengthened, along with disaster management and coastal hazards planning.

Lake Haven Shopping Centre has installed more than 5,000 solar panels on the roof to harness energy that will produce power equivalent to supplying more than 450 households. The second statement to receive lukewarm support from respondents was that Council align its corporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction target with the Australian Government’s Paris commitment to reduce emissions by 26-28 per cent below the 2005 levels by 2030, and the NSW Government’s aspirational objective to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The draft report has been amended to remove any reference to the Paris targets due to the likelihood of these targets being updated.

The draft policy commits to a place based approach to adaptation planning in partnership with the community. It wasn’t all smooth sailing at the July 8 meeting, with Councillor, Troy Marquart, saying the policy would “do absolutely zero”. “It could be benign or … if we get a greener Council, it could be dangerous,” Clr Marquart said. But Councillor, Jillian Hogan, said the policy would not be “the end of the world” and would be reviewed in each new

Council’s term. It passed by a 5-3 majority. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the policy had been adopted following a “thorough consultation process” and amended to provide a more “consultative pathway” to the future, paving the way for an increase in the use of renewables and a decrease in the use of fossil fuels. “The policy details six strategic principles around ecologically sustainable development, using a holistic approach to developing climate

change actions and ensuring decision making is evidence based, and proactive in approach,” Clr Smith said. “It provides leadership and clearly establishes the framework to face the challenge of climate change for now and the future.” C o m m u n i t y Environment Network Deputy Chair, John Asquith, said there was a desperate need for the policy. “Each year, we see increasing heat waves, more powerful storms and increased flooding,”

Asquith said. “It is clear from the science and international concerns that climate change is real and accelerating. “While there are strategies available to push back on climate change, there is little evidence that anything meaningful will happen either nationally or internationally to stop or slow climate change. “Hence, we need our Council to be prepared to take action when all other levels of government fail. “This must include readiness of emergency services, access and buildings above flood levels, and keeping essential services such as roads, rail and communications operating. “My advice to everyone is be prepared, plan ahead and listen to real expert advice, not opinions. “I often receive letters or messages from selfappointed opinion makers who are clueless. “Don’t be misled, climate change is real and it is dangerous. “Council cannot determine what will happen, but they can advise or regulate what should be done to protect ourselves and our homes.” Source” Agenda item 4.5 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Jul 8 Media statement, Jul 8 John Asquith, Community Environment Network Reporters: Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins

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The opening comes four years after the State Government closed the Woy Woy RMS office in the face of community protest. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has welcomed the opening of the Service NSW Centre. “This is a major win for the community,” Ms Tesch said. “Fifteen thousand locals signed a petition. “There were debates in the Parliament, and it was only the community commitment that made this happen. “The RMS office should never have been removed in the first place and (its removal) was a serious betrayal to the local community.” Ms Tesch said the centre would be a step up for locals looking to complete vital State Government transactions with more than 1000 additional services available to Peninsula locals who have been forced to travel to Gosford or Erina for assistance.

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch in front of new Service NSW Centre in Woy Woy

Patonga hotel sold for second time in two years

The installation of a new stormwater gross pollutant trap in Trafalgar Ave, Umina Beach, has been delayed after the discovery of asbestos containing material at the site.

“It is business as usual in all of our venues and The Boathouse Group looks forward to continuing to serve its guests at all of our

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locations,” the statement said. SOURCE: Media statement, 1 Aug 2019 The Boathouse Group Reporter: Sue Murray

Central Coast Council has commenced asbestos remediation works and engaged licensed asbestos removal contractor, with work expected to be completed by August 9. Council unit manager Mr Luke Sulkowski said work on the installation was stopped immediately after bonded pieces of asbestos were discovered during excavation. “Expert advice was sought to test the soil to determine the amount of contamination and if any small fibres were present,” Mr Sulkowski said. “Our licenced contractors are now removing the contaminated soil, as per legislative requirements, and have been conducting on-

SOURCE: Media release, 29 Jul 2019 Luke Sulkowski, Central Coast Council

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everal projects Gosford Electorate Projects This project will allow the Golf Club to improve its across the former Peats Ridge Community Hall access pathways around the Gosford LGA have golf course for the benefit of been listed in the 2019 Amount sought: $200,000 members and guests. My Community Project Project Sponsor: Peats Ridge Currently, pathways around program. Public School

SOURCE: Media release, 31 Jul 2019 Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch

going air monitoring throughout the removal process. “The first two days of air quality monitoring reported that concentrations were consistent with normal background levels and normal construction processes will resume once the asbestos contaminated material is removed from site.” The installation of the new trap will reduce litter entering the beach and waterway downstream. It will be cleaned by a large suction truck on a recurrent schedule. Mr Sulkowski said that community members can play a role in reducing the impact of litter on local beaches and waterways. “It’s up to all of us to ensure less litter makes it to the stormwater in the first place - putting rubbish in the bin or taking it with you is the best way to keep our waterways clear,” he said.

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The Boathouse Hotel at Patonga has been sold after operating for less than a year under new ownership. The hotel was sold along with seven other Sydney restaurants owned by the Boathouse Group to “two family investment offices from within NSW”. In a statement to Peninsula News, The Boathouse Group said the rapid expansion in the previous year, particularly the opening of The Boathouse Hotel Patonga and Barrenjoey House, resulted in the need to rectify financial pressures and recapitalise. “This purchase by new equity partners provides the investment the group requires to continue delivering the experience our guests know and love,” the statement said. Group founders Pip and Andrew Goldsmith will continue to manage the day-to-day operation of the businesses and look forward to working with new majority owners.

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She said she had been calling for a full service centre on the Peninsula since her election at the 2017 by-election. It was important to keep a human face for government services when dealing with the community, she said. “So much is going online these days, but we’ve got an older population here on the Peninsula. “Making them rely on a fully digital service is just not fair, especially if things go wrong,” she said. “There is still more work to do as the hub doesn’t accept cash at this stage. “We will keep the pressure on and let the Minister know how important it is that we don’t exclude parts of our community who rely on cash payments.” The centre in Deepwater Plaza will employ 10 full-time staff members and a Cost of Living Advisor, who will provide advice on how to save money and access additional government support and subsidies.

This project will see a kitchen and storeroom facilities installed at the hall. The hall has undergone major renovation works since 2007 but does not have kitchen facilities. A kitchen and storeroom have been earmarked under stage two of the development works but works are not set to be completed until 2020. The school already has $37,000 in residual funds available to put towards the project. New disability transport van for Sunnyfield, Central Coast Amount sought: $79,391 Project Sponsor: Sunnyfield Sunnyfield is a member based, registered not-forprofit charity that specialises in supporting people with intellectual disability. Sunnyfield hopes to purchase a wheelchair modified van that will enable the organisation to transport its Central Coast clients to access and engage in their community, fostering a sense of belonging and helping to create a more vibrant and inclusive society. Pathway improvements at Gosford Golf Club Amount sought: $200,000 Project Sponsor: Gosford Golf Club

the green are subject to inclement weather and can at times negatively impact on golfers’ ability to play the game. It is hoped that new pathways will improve safety and increase participation from elderly and disabled golfers. The club regularly provides competitions and coaching clinics to the Special Olympics Group, and with paved walkways, it is believed the club will be able to flourish as an empowering and inclusive golf hub for the region. Kariong Oval Equal Access Path Amount sought: $200,000 Project Sponsor: Kariong United Football Club This project will allow the Football Club to install an Equal Access Pathway, providing a safe egress for people of all abilities to travel from the carpark and nearby Community Centre to the oval. The new pathway will assist people in wheelchairs, parents with strollers and those with mobility challenges to access and enjoy the oval. It will also make it easier for equipment to be taken from the Hill to the Oval and will provide recreational linkages to the oval and Mt Penang. Continued P3 - P6

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Amount sought: $117,000 Project Sponsor: Meals on Wheels, Central Coast Kariong Neighbourhood Centre (KNC) and Meals on Wheels, Central Coast (MOWCC), require a bus to expand services to the community. The bus would enable KNC to transport children in their OOSH childcare program to and from school and it would be available to the Kariong community for social outings. It would also allow KNC to extend its services, as well as, enable MOWCC to transport clients to and from its Community Restaurants and to and from excursions. The bus will be a shared resource between these two groups and MOWCC will recruit volunteers with the appropriate licence to handle driving duties.

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Those attending workshops will be provided with a number of free resources and will empower professionals to identify types of abuse (emotional, physical, mental) and to be able to discuss these with clients. One Day in Gosford, Community Memory Bank Project Amount sought: $77,593 Project Sponsor: The University of Newcastle

UON is seeking funding for its One Day in Gosford Community Memory Bank Project

Beauty Professionals Increasing Respectful Relationships Amount sought: $55,000 Project Sponsor: Interrelate This project will provide funds

to help beauty professionals support female clients in difficult circumstances. Many women see salons as safe spaces for women and tell their stories to their hairdressers and beauticians. Interrelate staff will develop a workshop in consultation with

beauty professionals and plan a number of different events to deliver the workshops that will educate and empower beauty professionals to be able to offer insight and advice to clients who share stories of domestic abuse. These workshops will be

delivered across the Central Coast and will emphasise services and organisations that beauty professionals can refer their clients on to. The workshops will be presented at Interrelate offices and other local premises on the Central Coast.

This project helps people tell their stories of Gosford, creating a permanent record of personal moments in a changing city. As Gosfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people, landscape and streetscape change, it can be hard for residents, past and present, to recognise the places they know and love and the places where important moments in their lives happened. This project will create an open, permanent memory bank for peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stories Continued Page 4

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Community members encouraged and images of Gosford. It will be accessible to people from all walks of life and encourages people with long standing, or very new, experiences of Gosford to participate. The University of Newcastle will employ a part time project worker to take people’s deposits for the memory bank. These deposits can be made via phone, email, letter, project website, or direct conversation at public events. The project worker will receive contributions, compile

content, moderate and curate the material provided. This will be accessible via a project website and linked to Central Coast Council heritage initiatives. While people are informally sharing memories of Gosford, there is no permanent and public home for these stories. Gosford Community Men’s Shed Mezzanine Floor Project Amount sought: $38,000

Project Sponsor: Gosford Community Men’s Shed

they’re in desperate need of a bigger space.

This project will see a mezzanine floor installed at the current Gosford Men’s Shed building. This will accommodate for member growth and give more space to continue the Shed’s community projects. It will also allow more types of activities to be introduced into the Shed’s daily offerings. This shed opened in June, 2018, with 38 members, and now has 82 members and

Improvement of services offered by Peninsula Lighthouse Amount sought: $200,000 Project Sponsor: Ngaruki Gulgul Limited Kariong domestic violence service provider, Peninsula Lighthouse, serves the Central Coast community, partnering with domestic

violence survivors to transform their lives from ‘surviving to thriving’. Peninsula Lighthouse will be able to establish and launch a range of activities that boost their existing services including the hiring of a clinical psychologist. Regional Youth Support Services 3PI Program Amount sought: $106,238 Project Sponsor: Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS)

3P1 stands for Proactive, Positive, Prevention Interventions and is a peer-led youth mental health and anger management workshop/roadtrip underscored by an online forum, family contract, safety strategies and information and support services pathways. The 3PI workshops are about arming young people with positive strategies for change. The Family Contract and the Online Forum are about arming the Community with a greater understanding of and

Community Environment Network Challenging Times We face challenging times across the globe with global warming and climate change, these challenges also bring opportunities to develop sustainable development, that is in balance with our basic needs of clean air, water and soil to grow our foods and plant our trees. A balanced approach is needed to ensure the clean water we drink and clean air we breathe is never compromised in the name of development. Recent State government approval of the Wallarah 2 coal mine and Federal Government’s approval of Seismic testing off the Central Coast, does just that. It risks polluting the air we breathe and the water we drink. Our freshwater sources as lakes, estuaries, underground water tables and aquafers provide our community with the clean water needed to survive. These challenging times provide an opportunity for members of our community in voicing their concerns by joining us in writing letters to local MP’s over recently approved developments that impact on our precious water catchments and clean air. Our letter drive will be held in conjunction with our monthly wild plant sales on Saturday’s the 3rd August and 7th September. Join us, in this opportunity to voice to our representatives in parliament of valuing clean air and water over any development that risks our precious human needs. One of the best legacies we can leave behind for future generations is a liveable planet and community. Hale Adasal CEN Chairperson

BECOME A LIFE MEMBER OF CEN If you are a member of CEN and you would like to show your support as part of a group of Ambassadors who promote the Aims and Objectives of CEN. Life Membership is available to you for $600 paid in one lump sum or by payments over 12 months. It covers membership for life. Alternatively, if you would like to support CEN, but you have other roles or memberships which constrain

you, then you may prefer to become an Esteemed Life Member for the same fee and with the same aims, but without voting rights to avoid any conflict of interest. An annual catch up is planned with Life Members to share ideas and opinions with Executive members. For more information send a note to: esd@cen.org.au

WINGS, WHALES AND WILDFLOWERS EXPERIENCE A new experience in observing, learning and enjoying the coast by land or sea. The Central Coast has a dozen spectacular National Parks, numerous reserves and waterways and a great system of tracks, trails and lookouts. Suitable for families and groups of all ages. The seasons for nature on the Central Coast are dynamic. Starting in April with large flocks of lorikeets and parrots feeding on Swamp Mahogany trees, to May to July when Humpback Whales travel along the coast or August when wildflowers are in abundance with Flannel Flowers and Waratahs to name just a few. Delicious, healthy food, magnificent scenery with interesting and informative talks and handouts to make your visit even more memorable. Take home memories and photos of the Central Coast better than you thought possible. Basic Package for 5 hours involves: Activity (or Walk), Hot Lunch and Expert Talk with handout. Available April to September weekdays, other days and times by request. Private tours available for additional cost by application. 2019 Opening Specials - Nearly 30% Off (Adults = $50, Children = $35) Normally $70 A and $50 C). • Friday 23rd August – Best for Wildflowers • Friday 4th October – Beginning of long weekend. Inquires to: esd@cen.org.au or Contact 0414 730 032 to discuss your group needs

WILDWATCH – CONNECTING KIDS WITH NATURE Our Wildwatch Program is all about connecting kids with nature. Wildwatch is an opportunity for children (and families) to engage in a program that promotes a love of nature, opportunities to observe nature and grow in knowledge, skills and understanding. By signing up to Wildwatch, your children will receive: • A Wildwatch Pack - including a certificate, badge, a Wildwatch family membership card, our current newsletter and a set of Wildwatch Fact Cards • a Wildwatch Diary - to record your nature observations • a bi-monthly kid friendly newsletter • s pecial invitations to family friendly events and activities (eg. tree planting events, bushwalks, citizen science events etc) • invitations to participate in 4 Wildwatch "actions"each year - eg. monitor the birds in your backyard Please visit https://www.cen.org.au/projects/wild-watch to join

VOLUNTEER NEEDED! We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic volunteer to assist in the office organising a series of exciting family friendly events over spring and summer for our Wildwatch families. Experience working with children or organising nature based activities an advantage. Please email sam.willis@cen.org.au or phone 4349 4756 for more information.

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Wildplant Community Nursery Our next sale days are: Saturday 10th August 2019 - Saturday 7th Sept 2019 9am to 12pm CEN Office, off Brush Road, Ourimbah We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Current specials on wetland plants. Cash or Credit Card. No EFTPOS Location: Brush road, Ourimbah Best access is via Brush Road – Turn into Brush Road from Shirley Street and as you start to drive up the hill turn left into the laneway and follow it along to parking and our driveway - look for the Plant Sale signs. Wetland Plant Sale Carex appressa, Juncus usitatus, Juncus continuus Tubestock $1 each if you buy a tray of 40 or more Ideal for • Providing cover and food for animals, such as frogs and nesting sites for birds • Yabbies eat the tender, young stems of Juncus species • Butterfly attracting and caterpillar food. •W etland rehabilitation • Improving dam water quality • Backyard frog habitat or bog garden Letter writing Saturday 10th August 2019 - Saturday 7th Sept 2019 9am to 12pm CEN Office, off Brush Road, Ourimbah Join us in writing letters to local MP’s over recently approved developments that impact on our precious water catchments and clean air. COSS Connections Guided Bird Walk Connect with birds of the Central Coast with bird expert Kaye Pointer from Birding NSW When: August 24, Sat 8 - 11am Where: Rumbalara Reserve Cost: $10 donation (Free to landholders engaged in COSS Connections Project) includes morning tea and lucky door prizes Bookings essential For more information phone: 4349 4756 email: habitatforwildlife@cen.org.au COSS Connections Guided Bush Walk – Kincumber Mountain Reserve Connect with our local flora and improve your plant identification skills Saturday, September 14, 9am - 12pm Kincumber Mountain Reserve $10 donation (Free to landholders engaged in COSS Connections Project) • Includes Morning tea and lucky door prizes For more information phone: 4349 4756 email: habitatforwildlife@cen.org.au

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This funding will be put towards repairs and upgrades of the club’s facilities to ensure that they can deliver the full benefit of the program. The Club has grown its junior participation rate by 200 per cent and female participation rate by 300 per cent in the past two years, and the Club is determined to ensure that its facilities meet the community’s expectations and demands. ‘Big Ass’ fans for Holgate Public School Hall Amount sought: $20,000 Project Sponsor: Holgate Public School Holgate Public School’s Hall desperately needs a better ventilation system and has opted to replace existing fans. The current fans do an inadequate job of ventilating the hall, particularly in summer months. A new fan system designed for the space will: Improve health, safety and comfort for all students, staff and community members using

Avoca Beach Picture Theatre could receive an amenities upgrade if its project is funded

the hall; Improve usability of what is already a public community resource; and, improve useability that will encourage more community members to utilise the hall for events, which in turn creates a community hub. Renting the school hall generates income for the school and user comfort is vital for this to happen.

Improved access at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre Amount sought: $171,600 Project Sponsor: Laughing Bird Arts Association This project will provide new, modern toilet amenities featuring accessible toilets catering for people of diverse physical needs and enhancing

community member’s experience. It will facilitate the whole community to enjoy and be involved with the art, cultural and social activities centred in Avoca Beach and encourage greater inclusiveness and acceptance of all as a key component in the community’s outlook and behaviour.

Terrigal BMX Club Track and Start Gate Upgrade Amount sought: $109,655 Project Sponsor: Terrigal BMX Club The Terrigal BMX Club is seeking funding to upgrade its track surface and install a new start gate. This will bring the facility up

to a standard in line with other facilities across the Coast. The track will also become a more user friendly facility for the general public with this specific hardened surface. This will encourage a free of charge physical activity for the community outside of racing schedules. This upgrade will allow the track to be used on a more regular basis by the general public and club members. By bringing the facility up to a higher standard it will attract higher numbers to race meetings as well as encourage new members to the club. A new start gate will accompany the new track upgrade and provide a safer alternative to the existing gate. Source: Media release, Jul 15 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP Website, Jul 23 My Community Project Program 2019 Gosford Electorate My Community Project Program 2019 Terrigal Electorate Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Tree and vegetation management recommendations to be considered by councillors

he Central Coast could have a new, more uniform, policy on tree and vegetation management, if a recommendation from officers to be considered on August 12 is endorsed by councillors.

The report recommends a new chapter be inserted into the Wyong and Gosford Development Control Plans (DCPs) of 2013, making vegetation management consistent across the region. The new chapter has refined exemptions under the DCP to “enable landowners to conduct domestic garden maintenance while protecting their assets in

a simple and timely manner”. Council’s website will specify “evidence requirements” for removals, and landowners will be encouraged to provide replacement native tree planting on site, where appropriate. Additional exemptions allow for removal of trees less than 3m from approved buildings,

the removal of dead and dying trees in R1, R2 and R3 residential zones, and the removal of undesirable or weed species. Council’s website will also provide information for landowners to ensure that appropriate care can be made available for any resident animals during vegetation removal or pruning.

The exemptions will not apply when the tree or vegetation species is: a threatened species; a habitat tree for threatened fauna species; part of an endangered ecological community, for which a Biodiversity Conservation Licence is required; forms part of a heritage item, an Aboriginal object, an Aboriginal place of heritage significance, or is within a heritage conservation area. The new chapter will apply generally to urban areas and environmentally zoned lands or non-rural zones. It also identifies exemptions available through a variety of existing NSW legislation provisions, including bushfire hazard reduction works, 10/50 clearing, other planning authority, electricity network maintenance, State Emergency Service and other emergency work, approved forestry, survey work, conservation agreements, water management and road approvals.

The chapter identifies minor works which may be carried out to enable residents to conduct normal garden maintenance. Where no exemption applies, a permit can be issued by Council for the works, which may be subject to compliance with certain conditions. A draft of the chapter was exhibited between November, 2018, and February, 2109, and attracted more than 200 submissions. The report says that the submissions revealed that the major area of community interest was the assessment of “dead, dying or dangerous exemptions”, but Council officers said an AQF 3 trade level arborist was an appropriate qualification level to certify the exemptions available. Source: Agenda item 2.2 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Aug 12

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Erina Fair Ice Arena to close with no certainty of reopening

ith Erina Fair Ice Arena set to close this August for building works, specifically on its external cladding, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is calling on the State Government to “come clean” about what other buildings on the Coast could be at risk. Lendlease announced that the rink would close on August 18 for up to a year, as it needs modifications to meet legislative standards updates since it was constructed in 2004. The move leaves figure skating, ice hockey and learn to skate groups, plus many schools, with no choice but to travel out of the Central Coast to skate. Lend Lease Managing Director, Funds Management, Scott Mosely, said the decision to close the building for essential and comprehensive modification work could not be avoided and apologised to users.

“We’re working with the Erina Ice Arena team to explore options around re-opening the rink post-completion of the works,” Mosely said. Ice Arena management said they were “saddened” at the decision to close the building but recognised that it needed to be done in the best interests of the community.

“We thank everyone for their patience and understanding while the modifications take place,” they said in a statement. “We’re continuing to talk with Lendlease about the potential to re-open once the works are complete.” That isn’t quite good enough for keen Coast skaters, who

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about what is happening locally to make our buildings safe. “This is a live issue and one that the community deserves to know more about,” she said. “Two years after the government established the Cladding Taskforce, still more buildings are coming

forward with potentially at-risk cladding. “While it is all well and good to have a taskforce, it doesn’t negate the need to keep the public informed about what’s going on to keep the community safe.” Tesch questioned whether a more comprehensive investigation needs to be done. “This is the first confirmation we’ve heard about a privately owned building with at-risk cladding, yet we don’t know if this was missed in the first round of investigation, or whether there are still other buildings with cladding that needs to be assessed,” she said. “The State Government and Central Coast Council need to let the community know what is being done to make sure that all buildings, not just government owned ones, have been assessed for any risks.” Source: Media release, Jul 24 Jay Pleass, General Manager, External Affairs, Lendlease Media release, Jul 25 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch Change.org

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Campaign for a palliative care hospice for the Coast is being ramped up

Councillors say that $97M in State and Federal funding is not enough

Elsie’s Retreat committee members, Judy Maudsley, Oana McBride, and Margaret Pearce, and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch (far right), with NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, and the petition

he Elsie’s Retreat Project is ramping up its efforts to obtain a palliative care hospice for the Coast and recently presented NSW Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard, with a 10,000 signature petition. Elsie’s Retreat Chair and long-time campaigner, Margaret Pearce, said the government needed to act now on this pressing issue. “We have many people

suffering in our community every single day and it is just not fair,” Pearce said. “The Central Coast is the largest region in NSW without its own stand-alone facility. “Only when this hospice is constructed will we finally get the service our community deserves. “Our community has walked this journey with us. “I cannot thank locals enough for their ongoing support. “We are not quite there yet. “However, when you long for

something sincerely, the whole world will help you.” Fellow advocate, Oana McBride, called on Hazzard to table the petition in parliament and shine a spotlight on the Coast’s “missing facility”. “Many families don’t realise the lack of choice until they are faced with a life limiting illness of a loved one,” she said. “There is simply nowhere to go. “Our community can assist us by signing our online petition at https://bit.ly/ elsiesretreat.

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“We know our neighbours in Newcastle and Sydney are well served by beautiful public palliative care hospices and it is time to have one here on the Coast.” Committee Secretary, Judy Maudsley, said: “Knowing relatives or friends who have passed away with a painful end highlights the dire need in our community for healthcare facilities that can provide dignity, comfort and relief to our most vulnerable.” Elsie’s Retreat will host its annual Black and Bling Gala Gatsby Ball on October 12 at Crowne Plaza, Terrigal. Entertainment will be provided by the locally based New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra. Source: Media release, Aug 5 Margaret Pearce, Elsie’s Retreat

entral Coast Council has been allocated more than $97M in State and Federal funding over the past 18 months, but a report to Council’s Ordinary Meeting on July 22 saw several councillors claiming the Coast didn’t get its fair share of government monies and allocation of grant funding across the region was “skewed”.

The report showed Council has received more than $9.71M in external funding for nine priority projects since March 31 this year, which Mayor, Jane Smith, says will allow the delivery of key priority projects. “Receiving funding allows Council to fulfil our promises to the community, by helping us deliver important projects across the Coast,” Clr Smith said. “A large number of highly complex expressions of interests, business cases and applications have been produced by Council staff, who are to be commended on their achievements.” But Councillor, Kyle MacGregor, said with rates making up only 30 per cent of revenue, only the best grant applications should be put forward and these should be “across the whole Coast

and not just in one state electorate”. Councillor, Doug Vincent, said grant money allocation was “skewed” and “lopsided.” “Toukley misses out, is it just bad luck?” he said. Clr Vincent said the region was “under performing” in grant applications. “I don’t think there would be one councillor here who would say we are getting our fair share,” he said. Councillor, Richard Mehrtens, quoted projects in other council areas which had attracted grant funding and said the Coast’s grants “don’t stack up too well”. Councillor, Greg Best, said Council’s loss of the promised $4.6m grant for the Winney Bay walkway due to design hold-ups “didn’t help”. “You reap what you sow,” he said. Clr MacGregor said the allocation of grants funding “shouldn’t be political”. “It should be about what the community needs and not what the masters of Macquarie St want.,” he said. “We shouldn’t be bullied into accepting some offers.” Council will continue to investigate State and Federal funding opportunities. Source: Agenda item 5.4 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, July 22 Central Coast Council Watch Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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Railway station upgrade will start as soon as 2020

onstruction work on long overdue upgrades at Niagara Park Railway Station will start as soon as 2020, with Narara and Lisarow to follow in 2021.

They are three of five stations on the Central Coast to be upgraded, with the other two being Tuggerah and Ourimbah. Labor MPs are claiming the work is a result of concerted pressure from Labor since 2011. MPs Liesl Tesch (Gosford), David Harris (Wyong) and David Mehan (The Entrance) joined NSW Opposition Leader, Jodi McKay, at Tuggerah Railway Station to make the announcement on July 24. NSW Transport and Roads Minister, Andrew Constance, revealed the plans in response to an inquiry from Mehan. While additional parking is not planned for Lisarow, Narara or Niagara Park, accessibility will be improved.

The MPs have all strongly advocated for the upgrades which were Labor commitments leading up to the 2011 election, but were quashed by the elected Liberal Government. Mehan said the outcome showed what had been able to be achieved from the Opposition benches. “We have delivered for the Coast from Opposition,” he said. McKay said Labor would continue to hold the government to account. “We want the government to continue the work on these five stations,” she said. “We’ve achieved the upgrade of these stations, and we will not rest until they are built and people are using these stations and have the accessibility that they need. Tesch said while it was great to see the government moving on “these important upgrades in our community”, she would not rest until Point Clare station was added to the list.

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“I have written to the Minister asking for a timeline on Point Clare station’s upgrade and look forward to an update,” she said. Source: Interview and media release, Jul 24 NSW Opposition Leader, Jodi McKay Interview and media statement, Jul 24 Member for The Entrance, David Mehan Media statement, Jul 24 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch Journalists: Sue Murray and Terry Collins

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

advent of a Central Coast Council, following is a

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

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Council adopts Climate Change Policy

Department claims airport WAR Act triggered over perceived extension of runway Central Coast Aero Club has been unwittingly caught in the middle of ongoing negotiations between the NSW Department of Environment and Planning and Central Coast Council over

Wyong boarding house approved despite many objections A Central Coast councillor called on her colleaguesAsquith not to said.be narrow “It is clear housing from the minded about affordable science and international projects when a concerns Wyongthatboarding climate change is real and house was approved at the last accelerating. “While there are council meeting. strategies available to

Council adopts Climate Change Policy

Following some fairly heated debate, Central Coast Council ollowing some fairly its heated adopted first Climate Change debate, Central Policy 8, with some clauses Coaston July Council adopted to its relating seafirst level rise planning Climate Change and process of “planned Policythe on July 8, with

some clauses relating to sea level Readers encouraged to vote rise planning and the process of “planned for their favourite project to retreat” omitted.

push back on climate change, there is little evidence that anything meaningful will happen either nationally or internationally to stop or Changes were made slow climate change. to the original draft “Hence, we need our following a lengthy Council to be prepared to community consultation take action when all other process, which saw levels of government fail. 336 submissions “This must include received, five community readiness of emergency workshops held across services, access and the region and 1,500 buildings above flood surveys completed by levels, and keeping residents. essential services A report to council said such as roads, rail sea level rise planning and communications levels and planned operating. retreat were the two “My advice to everyone commitment statements is be prepared, plan least supported by ahead and listen to respondents. Lake Haven Shopping Centre has installed more than 5,000 solar panels on the roof to real expert advice, not “Participants believe harness energy that will produce power equivalent to supplying more than 450 households. opinions. that council needs to The second statement The draft policy Council’s term. change actions and “I often receive letters proactively prepare It passed by a 5-3 ensuring decision making or messages from selfand focus on positive to receive lukewarm commits to a place based is evidence based, and appointed opinion adaptation actions like support from respondents approach to adaptation majority. protect, redesign, rebuild was that Council align its planning in partnership Mayor, Jane Smith, proactive in approach,” makers who are clueless. corporate greenhouse with the community. Clr Smith said. “Don’t be misled, and elevate, to avoid the said the policy had been It wasn’t all smooth adopted following a “It provides leadership climate change is real need to consider options gas emissions reduction such as relocate and target with the Australian sailing at the July 8 “thorough consultation and clearly establishes and it is dangerous. Paris meeting, with Councillor, process” and amended the framework to face retreat,” the report, from Government’s “Council cannot commitment to reduce Troy Marquart, saying to provide a more the challenge of climate determine what will Micromex Research, Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, emissions by 26-28 per the policy would “do change for now and the said. “consultative pathway” happen, but they can 2262, & 2263. The full articles and more can be seen on our website www.centralcoastnews.net to the future, paving the future.” advise or regulate what In response, references cent below the 2005 absolutely zero”. “It could be benign or way for an increase in the C o m m u n i t y should be done to to planned retreat and levels by 2030, and the Government’s … if we get a greener use of renewables and Environment Network protect ourselves and our RCP 8.5, setting a strict NSW objective Council, it could be a decrease in the use of Deputy Chair, John homes.” pathway allowing for sea aspirational Asquith, said there was level rise, were removed, to achieve net-zero dangerous,” Clr Marquart fossil fuels. Source” said. and the focus on ongoing emissions by 2050. “The policy details a desperate need for the Agenda item 4.5 The draft report has adaptation planning But Councillor, Jillian six strategic principles policy. Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Jul 8 with the community was been amended to remove Hogan, said the policy around ecologically “Each year, we see Media statement, Jul 8 strengthened, along with any reference to the would not be “the end sustainable development, increasing heat waves, John Asquith, Community disaster management Paris targets due to the of the world” and would using a holistic approach more powerful storms Environment Network and coastal hazards likelihood of these targets be reviewed in each new to developing climate and increased flooding,” Reporters: Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins being updated. planning.

help make it a reality Several projects across the former Wyong Shire LGA have been listed in the 2019 My Community Project program.

1,400 Australians are on wait lists for a transplant

The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is encouraging locals to register to be an organ and tissue donor, and to speak to their loved ones about their wishes as part of Donate Life Week 2019.

Five stations to be upgraded

High level Skate Strategy action plan being formulated

Construction work on the long overdue upgrades at five railway stations across the Central Coast will start as soon as 2020.

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

Women’s Health Centre supports Bill to decriminalise abortion care Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) has welcomed the news that the NSW Parliament will table a Bill to decriminalise abortion care in NSW

Five-year professorship to research infection control in hospitals funded The Ourimbah Campus of the University of Newcastle has partnered with global infection control specialists, GAMA Healthcare, to help fund new research into preventing and

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Senate has three major problems

here are three major problems with the Senate.

Two are related to the Constitution and one to the Electoral Act, which is easier to fix. The Constitution of 1901 provided for a Senate that gives the States an equal number of Senators, currently 12. As their populations vary greatly, the inequality is obvious. Secondly, only half the Senators are elected in general elections (six-year terms); the other half then reflect older interests. The Senate election system is the Hare-Clark system introduced in 1949, a stark contrast with the SMD system of the lower house. Hare-Clark originated from Thomas Hare (UK, 1850s), adapted later by Andrew Clark for Tasmania. Based on multi-member electorates, it differs from the Proportional Party list system, discussed in an earlier letter,

FORUM in that voters are required to provide preferences across parties and candidates. In 1984, the Hawke Government simplified this by introducing “under” and “above” the line options; 90 per cent opted for the latter. In 2016, this was further simplified by limiting the number to six above and 12 under the line. Thus, the Senate allows for minor party and Independent representation but makes it possible for candidates to qualify on very low primary votes. So now, governments frequently have battles with the Senate. The initial remedy would be to also introduce the Party List system for the Senate, an Electoral Act amendment. One aspect of the Westminster system affects the political system adversely. It requires Ministers to be selected from the elected Government MPs rather

than from society at large, as happens in all European countries and the US. This means that the pool to recruit Ministers from is extremely small. It often results in functional amateurism. Secondly, Ministers are “in and of the Parliament” meaning that the Government essentially dominates the Legislature. In the two-party adversarial Westminster system, this detracts greatly from its representative function. It also means that the often claimed separation of powers, executive, legislature and judiciary, is seriously impaired. In actuality, the Constitution neither prescribes how Ministers are to be selected nor that they should be sitting permanently in the legislature. This appears to be purely a Westminster Convention that could simply be discontinued. Email, Jul 8 Klaas Woldring, Pearl Beach Klaas Woldring is a former A/ Prof of Southern Cross University

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Service opens Woy Woy Service NSW opens shopNSW in Woy Patonga hotel sold shop for second inPollutant trap installation Woy

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A new Service NSW shop opened The Boathouse Hotel at Patonga The installation of a new The opening comes four years its doors in Woy Woy on August 2, has been sold after operating stormwater gross pollutant trap in after the State Government closed Woy Woy RMS office inAve, the replacing a shopping centre kiosk. for less than a year under thenew Trafalgar Umina Beach, has face of community protest. ownership. delayed Memberbeen for Gosford Ms Liesl after the discovery Tesch has welcomed the opening ofNSW asbestos containing material at of the Service Centre. “This is a major win for the site. community,”the Ms Tesch said. “Fifteen thousand locals signed a petition. “There were debates in the Parliament, and it was only the community commitment that made this happen. “The RMS office should never have been removed in the first place and (its removal) was a serious betrayal to the local community.” Ms Tesch said the centre would be a step up for locals looking to complete vital State Government transactions with more than 1000 additional services available to Peninsula locals who have been forced to travel to Gosford or Erina for assistance.

Environment groups call for ban Efforts to have Half Tide Rocks on polystyrene filling walking track restored Environmental groups are calling for a complete ban on the sale of polystyrene filling following a catastrophic incident at Pearl Beach on July 24.

The Wagtsaffe-Killcare Community Association is continuing its efforts to have the walking track at Half Tide Rocks restored by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch in front of new Service NSW Centre in Woy Woy

‘Planned retreat’ not understood, says residents’ group Most people do not understand the implications of a “planned retreat” response to climate change, according to St Huberts Island Residents Association. SOURCE: Media release, 31 Jul 2019 Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch

Council adopts flying fox management strategy

club seeks permission Council defers consideration of Patonga hotelCountry sold installation to buildfor covered area Pollutant drafttrap consolidated plan delayed by asbestos second time inThetwo years Flying Fox Management Everglades Country Club at Central Coast Councilfindhas

A Strategy was adopted by Central Woy Woy has sought permission decided defer consideration of going air monitoring throughout the The Boathouse Hotel at The installation of atonew Patonga has been sold after stormwater gross pollutant removal process. Coast Council build a consolidated Local “The firstEnvironment two days of air operating for less than at a yearits July 22 from Central Coast Council to trap in Trafalgar Ave, Umina under new ownership. been delayed quality monitoring reported that meeting. a new covered entertainment Beach, area. has Plan. concentrations were consistent The hotel was sold along with after the discovery of seven other Sydney restaurants owned by the Boathouse Group to “two family investment offices from within NSW”. In a statement to Peninsula The full News, The Boathouse Group said the rapid expansion in the previous year, particularly the opening of The Boathouse Hotel Patonga and Barrenjoey House, resulted in the need to rectify financial pressures and recapitalise.

with normal background levels and normal construction processes will resume once the asbestos Central Coast Council has contaminated material is removed commenced asbestos remediation from site.” works and engaged licensed and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net The installation of the new trap asbestos removal contractor, with will reduce litter entering the beach They can also be seen on www.peninsulanews.info work expected to be completed by and waterway downstream. August 9. It will be cleaned by a large Council unit manager Mr suction truck on a recurrent Luke Sulkowski said work on schedule. the installation was stopped Mr Sulkowski said that immediately after bonded pieces of community members can play a

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Unhappy Labor supporter

nce again, I respectively request that I may pass my comments on the recent federal election and the unfortunate loss for the Labor Party.

As a retired Reserve Bank Officer and former union delegate there, it is with proud memories that I recall my many encounters with the then Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Treasurer Keating. I was surprised and disappointed that the Reserve Bank chose not to reduce rates prior to the election, or maybe we may have had different results. Two rate results later were reductions, the Governor’s dire

FORUM warnings about the economy and his pleading to the government to do something constructive. We are now aware that our economy is worrying. Probably more rate reductions to follow shortly unless things improve. Prime Minister Morison ran a one man, strategic and cunning charade which I found abhorrent. His vile, veracious, vindictive scare mongering purposely targeting vulnerable pensioners on Labor policies, although his own, were totally obscure. Also, his denunciation of Bill Shorten and importantly too, his audacious duplicity about

the economy were also bad. Sadly, negativity worked, as it did for Trump in America and Brexit in the UK, my only consolation being that we didn’t get that dangerous and ghastly Peter Dutton as Prime Minister. Hiding behind this cloak of Christianity, make no mistake, he is an astute, devious and ruthless PM who will take no prisoners. Sadly for Malcom Turnbull, he must surely now be aware who was really behind his downfall. My main concern now being, lest we allow this man to follow in his pal Trump’s footsteps, Bible in one hand and gun in the other. Letter, Jul 22 Mary Norman, Niagara Park

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Woldring proposes that proportional representation is a better form of voting for Australia.

He states that many countries have this type of electoral system, including the Australian Senate, which is correct. My view is that it’s a voting system that leads to instability and dysfunction. Usually minor parties (like the Australian Greens) are in favour of it as its more favourable to them.

In a proportional representation system, each party or candidate gets a proportion of seats in parliament equal to the percentage of the vote they receive. For example, if the Socialist Party received 10 per cent of the votes, then they get 10 per cent of the seats. The experience of countries that have this system of voting is that rarely one party gets a majority; and government has to be formed through coalitions of parties. As we regularly see in

European countries, coalitions are often unstable, for example in Italy, or in Belgium, where last year it took a year for coalition parties to come to an agreement and to jointly form a government. In New Zealand, its proportional representation system at its last election created a situation wherein just one man decided who would form government. There was a close result between the two major parties and the person who got the least votes determined who would govern. That is not democracy. Email, Aug 5 Peter Bayley, Avoca Beach

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Gosford needs a cultural precinct

here are hundreds of loyal members who have, since before the turn of the century, been supporters of the Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP) in the drive to have a venue built on the Central Coast for quality music of all kinds. They are no doubt feeling very positive now about Central Coast Council, which is currently doing the preparatory investigation regarding the site, the size, the funding and so on, of a building which will bring world stars to perform here. But perhaps more importantly, that local groups will finally have a venue to perform in that complements all their many years of

FORUM rehearsing and preparation. Central Coast Council has a vision that will see two branches of the arts receive the investment of funding that is certainly justified when a head count is taken of citizens who use these facilities. All local readers and musicians accept the wisdom of ensuring that our lovers of sport have suitable places to play sport. But at the same time, they believe that all musicians and performers deserve the care and support of our Council too, and that is part of the process that is currently being investigated. Consultations have been taking place with designers, architects and expert voices

from within the performing arts field. The members of FOPAP are pleased that our Regional Conservatorium of Music Director, Patrick Brennan, and President of FOPAP, Barney Waters, have been invited to contribute to Council’s consultations. FOPAP recognises that as the region’s population increases now and in the forecast future, growth is an economic imperative, but a city is also a living organism, not just tower blocks and roads. It must also have a heart and soul to speak to our senses, spirits and needs. A cultural precinct in that city can provide for that need. Email, Aug 6 Barney Waters Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct, Gosford

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Wednesday, July 31, Brisbane Water Police executed a search warrant at a property in Nambucca Dr, Woy Woy, in relation to stolen motor bikes and other property. The man was arrested whilst a second male fled on foot. Police located a motorcycle which had been stolen from Somersby and subsequently involved in a fail to stop motor vehicle accident at Bensville. Police also located another motor cycle stolen from Springfield. Amongst other property, police located number plates relating to other stolen vehicles. The man was conveyed to Gosford Police Station where he was subsequently charged with the following offences and bail refused: one count of Drive conveyance taken without consent of owner; one count of Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period; one count of Goods suspected stolen in/on premises (motor vehicle); one count of larceny value under $2,000 and value greater than $5,000; and one count of Goods suspected stolen in/on premises (not motor vehicle). Investigations are ongoing. Source: Website, Aug 1 Brisbane Water Police District

Tascott car thief caught red-handed

43-year-old Tascott man has been charged with a number of offences after being caught redhanded breaking into a parked vehicle.

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The owner was contacted and both men confronted the man at the rear of the vehicle and held him until police arrived. The man was arrested and conveyed to Gosford Police station where he was subsequently charged with the following offences: one count of Enter vehicle

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80 year old former teacher sentenced to over five years jail

ormer Erina High School teacher, Garry Armstrong, pleaded guilty to one count of buggery against a former student in Gosford District Court.

Armstrong was sentenced to five years and four months jail time at Gosford District Court on July 25 and told the court he felt compelled to plead guilty after hearing the victim give evidence. The court was told Armstrong was a popular teacher at Erina High School in the 70’s and was a key figure in the school’s performing arts scene, and directed many of its productions. It was through one such production that Armstrong, who was 39 at time, met the 16-year-old male student, who was not in any of his classes. The court was told the pair met one night at a home in Point Frederick to discuss an upcoming play one night in 1978. During the meeting, the pair consumed alcohol and the court was told the victim, who had minimal experience with alcohol, could not recall the details of how it happened, but found himself naked in bed with Armstrong, who then raped him and committed an act of indecency on him. The victim never told anyone of what transpired until 2014, when he told his wife, who urged him to report the matter to the police. In 2018, after a series of

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recorded phone calls between the victim and Armstrong, the accused apologised to the victim for any duress his actions had caused him, telling him: “I never interfered with any student before you, never.

“You know if I caused you, um, pain in your life, I’m very sorry about that. “That would have been the last thing I’d have wanted to do. “But, but, I did it, I did it.” This recording was used to mount the case against Armstrong. The court was then read a victim impact statement by the complainant’s wife who said her husband had suffered extensive and enduring emotional trauma as a result of what occurred that night, including a battle with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and drug abuse. Taking into consideration

the guilty plea, character references, Armstrong’s age of 80 and a medical condition, presiding Judge, David Wilson, ordered that Armstrong spend the next three years behind bars with parole eligibility from July, 2022. The sentencing pins a dark cloud over what was an illustrious career as an educator for Armstrong, who had multiple people attest to his good character via testimonial throughout the trial, including his three children and eight grandchildren. Source: Documents, Jul 25 Transcript and Casefile, R v Garry Armstrong 2018/00060799

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DNA evidence helps solve Erina break and enter incident

29-year-old Erina man has been charged with property offences after DNA evidence linked him to a break and enter incident. Police allege that an office in Karalta Rd, Erina, was broken into by force sometime between 4pm-8:30am on July 2-3. The office was ransacked with property stolen, some of which was located abandoned near the entrance to the office. Police subsequently received forensic results from DNA

located at the scene and on Friday, August 2, officers attended a residence a short distance away where the man was arrested and conveyed to Gosford Police Station. He was subsequently charged with one count of Break, Enter and Steal value greater than $60,000 and was bailed to Gosford Local Court. His case is still before the court. Source: Website, Aug 5 Brisbane Water Police District

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Men to don women’s footwear and march against domestic violence

arcourts Avoca Beach and Copacabana real estate agents are taking on their own Cinderella story as they hunt for the perfect pair of heels for their Walk A Mile in Their Shoes fundraiser for White Ribbon.

The Walk A Mile in Their Shoes campaign is an annual fundraiser that sees men don women’s footwear and march in solidarity against domestic violence. The Harcourts Foundation is the charitable arm of the Harcourts Real Estate international brand, and over the past seven years has helped agents across the country coordinate their own Walk A Mile events. Funds raised through the campaign go towards White Ribbon Australia’s Breaking the Silence prevention initiatives in primary and secondary schools. Harcourts Avoca Beach and Copacabana’s Walk A Mile event will take place on August 30, with marchers making their way to Point Café off

Balanced Living Festival to be held at Kincumber

i n c u m b e r Neighbourhood Centre’s Health Connection Festival will return for its sixth instalment this August with a new name.

This year, the Centre has partnered with Brentwood Village to take the festival to a whole new level, with more holistic and alternative health offerings than ever before, rebranding the event as the Balanced Living Festival.

Avoca Beach where a cheque presentation to White Ribbon and an event reception will be held. Harcourts are aiming to raise $1,000 through their campaign and have set up a donation page on the My Cause website. The Harcourts team will also welcome anyone wishing to take part in the walk, with their registration fee also being fully

Source: Newsletter, Jul 12 Colette Baron, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre

donated to White Ribbon. “Together we are in a position to make a real difference and we know that being a caring member of the community ensures a better quality of life for everyone,” said Principal and Licensee, Stewart Power. Source: Website, Aug 6 My Cause: Harcourts Avoca Beach and Copacabana Walk A Mile in Their Shoes

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Football team is fundraising for Children’s Ward

The Under 18’s are raising funds for the Children’s Ward at Gosford Hospital

M a n g r o v e M o u n t a i n football team is fundraising for Gosford Hospital’s Children’s Ward.

“Whilst we will still focus on health and wellbeing, the Balanced Living Festival will embrace our unique Central Coast community lifestyle and connection to our beautiful natural environment,’ said Centre Co-manager, Colette Baron. This year’s event will feature a number of displays and activities from local healthcare organisations and service providers covering an extensive range of fields from physical, mental, spiritual health to community outreach

The Mountain District Football Club’s Under 18’s

team is raising funds for the Children’s Ward this August and has launched a Go Fund Me campaign with a goal of raising $2,000. The campaign is being coordinated by Angela Muscat on behalf of the team. “Some of the team have offered to shave their heads to

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance is tackling the Coast’s high youth unemployment rates

isability service provider, Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) is tackling the Coast’s high youth unemployment rates by introducing a tailored, skills based programs for young people living with disabilities in the region.

The CPA Challenger youth service will provide young people aged 13-30 with an integrated framework of programs designed to empower them whilst teaching relevant job skills. CPA’s Manager of Program Innovation, Teigan Butchers, said young people living with disability made up a large percentage of the Coast’s unemployed. “Inclusion is a business problem that needs to be addressed by the government and local employers so we can remove the barriers to employment, provide accessibility, and equip people with disabilities with the skills required to find work and contribute to society. “We are determined to create an even playing field for young people living with a disability to gain meaningful employment,” she said. “Our programs and initiatives address the soft skills that ready these individuals for life,

not just for employment. “We are passionate about helping the individual find the confidence to navigate their own path, rather than aiming to simply get them a foot in the door. “Since introducing this model, we have seen dramatic improvements to the outcomes of our young people,” Butchers said. “CPA has developed tailored programs to cater for a

multitude of disabilities under the CPA Challenger banner. “These programs include individual youth coaching, weekly youth labs for students and young adults, youth camps and getaways and PEERS, an internationally recognised social skills program,” Butchers said. Source: Media release, Jul 19 Nicole Watson, Cerebral Palsy Alliance

The 2019 Soup for the Soul event was a huge success

Soup for the Soul event was a huge success

he Central Coast Head and Neck Cancer Support Group (CCHNCSG) has praised the efforts of community groups and local health services to ensure that the group’s 2019 Soup for the Soul event was a success.

A new services program for young people living with disability on the Coast has been launched by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Held at Gosford Hospital’s Central Coast Cancer Centre on July 23, the event is an annual initiative of the CCHNCSG to raise awareness about head and neck cancer. Group facilitator, Gary Mar, has praised the efforts of

organisations and individuals involved in this year’s event which saw over 100 hospital workers, cancer patients, their families and invited guests’ bond over a bowl of soup. Major contributors for this year’s event included Beyond Five, Cancer Council Erina, Gosford RSL Club and Gosford Bakehouse. “We served creamy mushroom, pumpkin, cream of zucchini and potato and leek soup to over a 100 people. “The soup was prepared and delivered fresh from Gosford RSL and the fresh bread rolls were donated from Gosford Bakehouse.

“The aroma from the beautiful soup brought people in from everywhere. “We can’t thank our key supporters enough for their generosity,” Mar said. “Head and neck cancer is the seventh most commonly diagnosed cancer but on the Central Coast it ranks number two. “So you can see how valuable we, as a team, can contribute to the wellbeing of cancer patients here on the Central Coast,” Mar said. Source: Media release, Jul 29 Gary Mar, Central Coast Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

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Central Coast Grammar win Science and Engineering Challenge

Write A Book in A Day challenge undertaken

chools from the Valley Schools’ L e a r n i n g Community visited Lisarow High School on July 29 for a joint challenge. Students were tasked with the Write A Book in A Day challenge where they had to write, illustrate and edit an entire children’s picture book

Central Coast Grammar School has taken out the 2019 Central Coast Science and Engineering Challenge

from cover to cover in nine hours. Students worked in interschool teams to ensure the books were completed within the time limit. All proceeds from the day went to The Kids Cancer Project. Source: Website, Jul 29 Nicole Hunt, Lisarow High School

C A dynasty of butchers A dynasty of butchers Two students and their path to Woy Woy entral Coast Grammar School has taken out the 2019 Central Coast Science and Engineering Challenge.

at St Edward’s College, East pulses; Grasping at Straws, Coast coming together to Gosford, from June 25-26. a challenge where students ensure the success of the Fourteen high schools took design and operate a bionic event. part in this year’s SEC which hand from everyday materials “It was an excellent two is open to students in Years 9 and where the finished product days and all Rotarians were is scored on its dexterity; impressed with how students and 10. 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Central Coast Conservatorium’s Big Day Out held

spiring musicians from various high schools across the Central Coast gathered at St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford, on July 2, to take part in the Central Coast Conservatorium’s Big Day Out initiative. The initiative is a means for the Conservatorium to engage with musically talented students from across the region and provide them with

guidance and suggestions about how they can develop their playing and musicality, whilst bringing them together in preparation for a combined concert. The day was officiated by Conservatorium Artistic Director, Patrick Brennan, and according to College Principal, Tony McCudden, was a big success. Source: Website, Jul 2 Tony McCudden, St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford

Public school principal farewelled

voca Beach Public School farewelled its outgoing Principal, Ross Hallaways, with a commemorative assembly on July 26. During the assembly, staff and students paid tribute to Hallaways who has been in the role of Principal since 2015. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, attended the event and presented Hallaways with a Parliamentary Medal and a certificate of appreciation

signed by Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell. “Ross began as Principal at the same time that I was first elected in 2015. “It has been a pleasure working with him to deliver better facilities and resources for the Avoca community,” Mr Crouch said. Source: Website, Jul 26 Adam Crouch MP

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Major building works underway at Wamberal and Terrigal Public Schools

inister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, and the Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, visited Wamberal and Terrigal Public Schools on July 25 to observe the progress on their major upgrades.

Mitchell said she was proud that the NSW Government was delivering a $21M construction upgrade for the students, teachers and the Central Coast community. “I’m delighted to see first-hand that work is well underway on these important projects for schools in the Central Coast region,” Mitchell said. “We want our children to have the best education possible and providing highquality school facilities is a key part of that. “These facilities will be enjoyed by students for years to come, and I look forward to revisiting them once they’re complete,” she added. At Wamberal Public School, a $13.5M construction upgrade due for completion early next year will provide 15 new classrooms. The project will also deliver cutting-edge new school resources including upgraded existing administration and staff block, extension of existing hall, upgrade of canteen and student toilets. Two existing classrooms

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Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell, recently inspected upgrade works at Wamberal and Terrigal Public Schools

will be converted to special education classrooms with an area for activities. Terrigal Public School is benefiting from a $7.5M construction upgrade. The project, due to be finished by the end of this year, will deliver 10 new permanent

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classrooms and upgrades to amenities and core facilities. Crouch said he was pleased to see the progress at both schools. “I’m excited that we’re able to deliver these important projects for our local area. “The 25 new classrooms

will provide high quality educational environments that our children can succeed and thrive in, now and into the future,” he said. Source: Media release, Jul 25 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch

BrobergProgram for 2019-20 Community Grants andKenneth Sponsorship 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

Applications are now open for Council's ﬁrst round of Community Grants and Sponsorship Funding for 2019-20. If you're looking to make a real diﬀerence to the local community and our region through a community event, project or initiative, then apply now. Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/funding for details. Applications close 30 August 2019

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Simon and Garfunkel tribute show

ark Shelley and John Robertson are bringing their Simon and Garfunkel tribute show ‘To Graceland the Songs of Paul Simon’, to Gosford’s Laycock St Theatre on August 24.

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Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, Mother and Child Reunion, Call Me Al, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Feelin’ Groovy and more, Paul Simon’s repertoire will ring true when Shelley and Robertson, along with their live

band, perform their tribute. “Paul Simon may have just retired from performing but his songs will play on forever”, Mark Shelley said. “He is undoubtedly one of the premier songwriters in contemporary music. “His work, a varying palette of stylistic expression, ranges from his massive early success with Art Garfunkel, which defined the folk rock sound, to his solo endeavours in reggae, rock, world and African music. “His success and variety of work, spanning six decades, is true testament to his genius,”

said Shelley. Shelley said this celebration performance was inspired by Simon and Garfunkel’s legendary reunion Concert in Central Park, New York, in front of an incredible audience of 500,000 people. It features those early years of Simon and Garfunkel, and highlights Paul Simon’s solo efforts, culminating in selections from his landmark Graceland Album. Source: Media release, Aug 1 Mark Shelley, Shelley and Robertson Band

Homelessness Week serves as a reminder for landlords

omelessness Week, which aims to raise awareness and inspire action for change, kicked off on August 5.

The theme for 2019’s week is ‘Housing Ends Homelessness’, and a Gosford charity has launched an initiative to increase the supply of community housing. Pacific Link Housing is the Central Coast’s only locally based community housing provider. Chairman, Wal Edgell, said: “We are always looking for innovative ways to fulfil our mission of increasing the supply of housing for those less fortunate in the community. “In April this year, we announced the launch of Key2 Realty, a separate, for-purpose property management company based in Gosford to service the Coast. “Key2 Realty offers professional property

management services to private landlords while supporting the local community with increased housing supply and longer term profit sharing for good causes. “Key2 Realty allows private landlords to tackle the housing shortage whilst still maintaining returns and protecting their asset,” said Edgell. “Landlords can make a difference simply by choosing to lease their investment property through Key2 Realty as opposed to privately owned or franchised real estate offices.” In July, Pacific Link Housing, along with the Tiny Homes Foundation, won the Australian Housing Institute Professional Excellence in Housing Award for the Tiny Homes Project in Gosford. “Innovation is what we’re about,” said Edgell. “We recognise the efforts of governments at all levels, however, Pacific Link is passionate about doing more

for the people of the Central Coast, and we encourage the public, local businesses and property investors to work with us to achieve this much needed outcome,” he added. According to licensee in charge, Jonathan McCaig, the response from property investors to Key2 Realty has been more than encouraging. “We have been extremely encouraged by the response from property investors who, by leasing their property through Key2 Realty, are helping to address the issues around homelessness and housing. “Our longer term aim is through the profitability of our business to not only find solutions for homelessness and housing issues, but distribute a portion of our profits to charitable causes chosen by our landlords to help the community on a broader basis,” McCaig said. Source: Media release, Aug 5 Ian Lynch, Pacific Link Housing

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Seriously Sirius 230th Anniversary on Norfolk Island

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he 19th of March 2020 will be the 230th anniversary of the wrecking of HMS Sirius on the reef at Norfolk Island. She was the flagship of the First Fleet and her wrecking was undoubtedly the most serious event to occur during the early life of both the Port Jackson and Norfolk Island settlements. This important anniversary in Australian history is one that the Norfolk Island Travel Centre is intending to mark and to do so they have organised an exceptional week of events with special guest presenter Graham Seal, author of Great Convict Stories and Professor of Folklore at Curtin University.

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Graham will spotlight many extraordinary happenings and convicts, including those who lived through this tumultuous event. Other honorary guests are history and folklore specialists Don and Sue Brian, who have uniquely collected the stories, songs and poems of convicts, whalers and others from this period. This event offers the opportunity to honour a convict, marine and free settler ancestor heritage; delve deeper into the writing of convict lives and stories; plus increase understandings of the importance of this devastating event in the Nation’s history.

At the time of her wrecking the Sirius was on a desperate mission sailing to Canton, China to purchase supplies as the Port Jackson population was on the verge of starvation, existing on half rations. It was while both ships were unloading supplies at Kingston that the wrecking occurred. As NSW Governor Arthur Phillip said when news of the wrecking reached him in Port Jackson: “You never saw such dismay as the news of the wreck occasioned amongst us all; for, to use a sea term, we looked upon her as our sheet anchor”. It is highly recommended to take out the Optional 230th Anniversary Package that includes presentations and workshops by Graham, Don and Sue as well as a waterfront event under a marquee opposite the wreck site at Kingston, with a sumptuous luncheon, presentations, folk music and entertainment. Special tours of the Sirius artefacts and Norfolk Island Museum, together with special dinners are also part of the Package. This week will be of interest to those with a maritime or folklore interest, or any with an ancestry from the First Fleet, as well as those who simply dream of a Pacific Island holiday – with added interest! You may not have realised it, but

over recent years Norfolk Island has begun to be appreciated for features it has always naturally possessed, yet remained largely hidden. Today, Norfolk is being appreciated as a fresh, seasonal foodie haven where food miles are counted in metres; as an unspoiled environmental playground with lush rainforests and coral filled waters; and an intriguing multi- faceted convict and historical importance. Whether you visit Norfolk by yourself, with family or friends, or as part of an organised (or your own) group trip, make sure to use the knowledge available from local travel agents, tour operators and visitor information services all located on the island. ‘Meeting the locals’ really is part of a Norfolk Island experience, so make sure to do so even before you travel. You’ll surely find much more than you expected on a Norfolk Island holiday! For further details email Maria Massey at maria@travelcentre.nf or call 1800 1400 66 or visit the website at www.norfolkislandmuseum.com

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Central Coast Pottery Society to hold an Open Day

he Central Coast Pottery Society (CCPS) is throwing open the doors of their newly renovated workshop at Gosford to hold an Open Day on August 17.

and clay making activities. Families and those curious about pottery or working with clay, are encouraged to come along and enjoy a relaxed day of discovering. Activities on the agenda include: wheel, hand building and decorating demonstrations, wheel forming experiences for adults, children’s hand building, opening of the pit firing, hand crafted ceramics for sale and a sausage sizzle lunch. CCPS’s neighbours, the Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild, will also be opening their doors to the public, offering other creative endeavours to discover.

The CCPS Open Day is held in conjunction with the Australian Ceramics Open Studios weekend, promoted by The Australian Ceramics Association. Each August, hundreds of ceramic artists across Australia open their studios to the public over a weekend, celebrating clay, creativity and community. CCPS is grateful to Central Coast Council for the recently replaced ceilings and lighting throughout the workshop, to create an even better space to accommodate their classes

Source: Media release, Aug 7 Denise Gonzales, Central Coast Pottery Society

Monthly climate change community meetings

he first in a series of climate change community meetings is set to take place at Gosford Anglican Church on August 11. The Climate Crisis Series will be facilitated by the Climate Future group which is a part of the Community Environment Network (CEN). The soon to be monthly meetings will discuss relevant climate change data and policy as it happens, with an emphasis on how climate change is affecting health and wellbeing.

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37th instalment of Grandma Moses Art Competition is back

he Community Environment Network’s (CEN) Youth Network is officially up and running.

2018 Grandma Moses Art Competition open category winner, Annie Reid

entral Coast Council’s popular Grandma Moses Art Competition is back for its 37th instalment.

The competition is open to budding artists aged 50 plus and is inspired by the life of, Anna Mary Robertson. Dubbed ‘Grandma Moses’, Robertson earnt fame for evocative depictions of American rural life. She took up painting aged 78 and produced art until she was 101. Council’s Director, Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan,

said the essence of the competition is that it’s never too late to learn new skills. “The Grandma Moses program is more than just a popular art exhibition, it is a celebration of the contributions older people make to our community’s cultural fabric. “It highlights that learning and achievement continues well into our senior years,” she said. With more than $3,000 in prize money, the competition offers avenues for every artistic palette, including open, watercolour, novice, Central Coast Inspired and a

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special category for 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre and Senior Centre Art Group Members. Entries close on August 23 and entry forms are available through Council’s website. Prize winners will be announced at a ceremony on September 10 at the Gosford 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre. All entries will also be exhibited at the Centre from September 10-12. Source: Media release, Jul 31 Central Coast Council Media

The new Youth Network met for the first time on July 21. Encompassing a cross section of young people aged between 16 and 30, the new group discussed issues that they were concerned with such as deforestation, equity for those impacted, plant based food and farming, social justice and renewable energy. CEN Chair, Hale Adasal, said the Youth Network would give local youths an opportunity to express their views and engage in political debate and policy planning. “Young people are those most affected by climate change, yet they had few opportunities to be involved in solutions, action and events. “This new Youth Network will help give them a voice,” Adasal said. The Youth Network meetings are being called brainstorming sessions and the CEN encourages any young people

interested in attending to reach out for more information. The next session will take place on August 18 and will discuss topics under the banner of the United Nations’

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2019 International Youth Day theme, ‘transforming education’. Source: Media release, Aug 5 Hale Adasal, CEN

CENTRAL COAST POTTERS SOCIETY PRESENTS

Saturday 17 August 2019 10:00am to 4:00pm

Come and celebrate all things clay with the Central Coast Potters Society • wheel, hand building and decorating demonstrations • wheel forming experiences for adults • children’s hand building • opening of the pit firing • hand crafted ceramics for sale • sausage sizzle, 12:00noon to 2:00pm Our Precinct neighbours, the Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners & Textile Arts Guild, will also be opening their doors to the public, offering other creative endeavours to discover

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Alliance Française Conversation Group, Erina League Club, 10am - 12pm NSW & QLD Health and Wellness Expo, Wyong Golf Club, 10am - 4pm

Soweto Gospel Choir: Freedom, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 7:30pm

Woy Woy Football Club Fundraiser, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, 5pm

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Grace Springs Farm Morning Chores Tour, Grace Springs Farm, Ticketed, 8:30am

Grigoryan Brothers Central Coast Fundraising - Past, Present and Dinner + Marketplace, Future, Avoca Surf House, Ticketed, 6pm - 9pm The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm FRIDAY, AUG 16 4335 1485

Central Coast Crystal Bush Dance & Music Festival, Association Inc: Colonial Gosford Showground, Theme Bush Dance www.thearthousewyong.com.au Ticketed, with “Southern Cross”, 17/08 - 9am - 5pm, Wyong Cooking and Healthy East Gosford Progress Hall, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish 18/08 - 9am - 4pm Ticketed, 7:30pm - 11pm Music & Dance Sensation, Living Workshops, Laycock Street Community The Dreggs You & Me Tour Central Coast Country Theatre, Ticketed, FRIDAY, AUG 9Four Flat Whites in With Support Artist Joel Music Festival, 7:30pm Leggett, Bateau Bay Bowling Italy, The Rhythm Hut, Club, 6:30pm Woy Woy Little Theatre, Central Coast 32nd Women Ticketed, 6.30pm Ticketed, 16/08 - 01/09, in Service Dinner, Free Trade Day Gala Ball, Gosford RSL Club, Ticketed, Multiple Sessions, Central Coast Potters Kantara House Green Point, 6:30pm - 10:30pm 4344 4737 Society Open Day, Ticketed, 6pm www.woywoylt.com Shannon Noll Central Coast Potters WEDNESDAY, AUG 14 SUNDAY, AUG 11 The Singles Tour, Society East Gosford, Sydney Comedy Festival Free Information 10am - 4pm Ettalong Diggers, Showcase, Free Country Music Session and Morning The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8:30pm The Australian Ceramics Festival 2019, Ticketed, 8pm Tea - Going Online for 4343 0111 Open Studio 2019, The Waterfront Plaza www.ettalongdiggers.com Over 50’s, Ettalong Beach Arts & Top Dog Film Festival and Memorial Park, Kariong Neighbourhood Crafts Cerntre, Greedy Guts Markets – 3rd Avoca, 10am - 4pm Centre, Booking’s Free entry B’day: young; wild + three, Avoca Beach Picture Santa Maria Festa 2019, required, 10am - 12pm Crowne Plaza Terrigal Theatre, Ticketed, 4340 1724 Trivia Night - Supporting Mary Mckillop Church, Pacific, 7pm - 9:30pm admin@knc.net.au Kariong ECO Garden, Mass - 3pm, Santa Maria 5:30pm - 11:30pm Kariong Community Hall, Tuggerah Lakes U3A Procession - 4pm, Tenori - Timeless, Ticketed, 6pm - 9pm presents a Talk on: SATURDAY, AUG 10 Fireworks Display - 6pm Laycock Street Theatre The Call of the Outback Auditorium, SUNDAY, AUG 18 Climate Crisis Series: Heat, Daisy Bates & Ticketed, 11am Pollution & Health, Ernestine Hill, Anglican Church Gosford, Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing The Entrance/Long Jetty Free - Booking’s essential, Comedy With Two Left Feet, RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm Laycock Street Theatre 1:30pm - 3pm Glenn McKimmin’s Auditorium Gosford, Steve Smillie & Friends, A Taste Of Ireland, Art Exhibition: Shadow & Ticketed, 14 16/08, Robert Knox Hall CC The Art House Wyong, Light, 2pm & 8pm Sydney International Conservatorium Ticketed, 7:30pm Ken Duncan Gallery, Piano Competition 0f Gosford, Ticketed, Men’s Interagency Meeting, Free, 16/08 - 25/08, South Sydney Rabbitohs v Australia, The Glen Centre, 7:30pm, 4324 7477 10am - 5pm Melbourn Storm, Gosford Anglican www.trybooking.com/BBHNX 1:30pm Central Coast Stadium, Church, Ticketed, Australasian Native Orchid Free Chemical Cleanout Ticketed, 12pm - 5pm GEC Chamber August 2:30pm, Masterclass Society: Spring Show, Lunch Event, Drop Off, 12pm, 4324 7477 Narara Valley Nursery, Handmade on the Coast, The Entertainment Grounds Mount Penang Event www.trybooking.com/BBHNX 16/08 18/08 Woy Woy Wharf, Gosford, Ticketed, Park, 10 & 11/08, 9am - 2pm 12:15pm - 1pm Kiki Dee with Carmelo Halekulani View Club 9am - 3:30pm Luggeri, www.cleanout.com.au Supports The Smith Family Brackets and Jam, Do More & Fired up fitness: Laycock Street Theatre - Meeting, Lunch & Guest Kincumba Mountain, Provider Expo, Point Clare Car Boot Auditorium, Ticketed, Speaker, All Welcome, Ticketed, 7pm Terrigal Beachfront, Free Market, 8pm 11am RSVP Required, 10am Fairhaven Central Coast, The Entrance Food & Wine Vietnam Veterans’ 9am - 2pm The Lansdowne Club Festival, Memorial Day, MONDAY, AUG 12 Member’s Networking Wine, Cheese and Chat, The Entrance Lake House, The March on Ettalong Event, Narara Ecovillage, Ticketed - Booking’s Top Tech Tips For Seniors, waterfront - 11:15am, Terrigal Hotel, 5pm - 6:30pm Required, 11am - 9pm Wyong Neighbourhood Memorial Lunch & Show at 6:30pm - 10pm Centre - Computer room, the Ettalong Diggers 2 Day Workshop THURSDAY, AUG 15 Mon - 12, 19, & 26th, Ballroom, ticketed Australian Seabird Rescue Charcoal & ink artwork on Wed - 14, 21, 28th, 12:30pm Central Coast Fundraising plywood, 9:30am - 12pm Dinner, Yarramalong Store & Cafe, Toukley Torch Bearers Fete, Diggers at the Entrance, Ticketed, 9:30am Memorial Hall Toukley, TUESDAY, AUG 13 Ticketed, 6:30pm - 11pm 8am - 1pm Saturday Night Spectacular: Homelessness Services SATURDAY, AUG 17 Cash Up Front - The Johnny Grace Springs Farm - Farm Interagency, Hitler’s Daughter, Cash Show, Tour & Morning Tea, Green Central Kariong, The Art House Wyong, The Donnica Clarke The Royal Hotel Wyong, Grace Springs Farm, 9:30am - 11:30am Ticketed, 16/08 - 16/08, Foundation: 12th Annual Ticketed, 8:30pm Ticketed, 9am Multiple Screening’s Charity Masquerade Ball, Mingara Recreation Club, 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong.com.au Ticketed, 7pm

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Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience, Ocean Beach Hotel Umina, Ticketed, 7pm, 4341 2322 www.obhotel.com.au

Central Coast Schools’ Showcase 2019, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 21 & 22/08, 7pm

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WEDNESDAY, AUG 28 Central Coast Domestic Violence Update: General Practice Education Session, The Hunter New England Blues On The and Central Coast Primary Mountain - A Great Health Network, Ticketed, Night Of Blues, Soul & 6pm - 9pm

Rock N Roll, Mangrove Mountain Hall, Ticketed, 6pm www.trybooking.com/ZUVE

Camel Races, Gosford Showground, 3pm - 9pm MakerFest Open Day, SparkCC Makerspace, 10am

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

COSS Connections Guided Bird Walk, yourvoiceourcoast.com Rumbalara Reserve, Ticketed, 8am - 11am FRIDAY, AUG 30 4349 4756 Tuggerah Lakes U3A : A

AIRAH Industry Night, Central Coast Kids in Need The Entrance Leagues Club, Trivia Night Free, 4pm - 7pm Inspired by Lyzer, Mingara Recreation Club, Charity Choir Concert: For Ticketed, 6:30pm Brain Cancer Research, Peninsula Community The Rotary Club Of Wyong Centre, Ticketed, 12pm Tuggerah - Come Celebrate our 70th Birthday, FRIDAY, AUG 23 Wyong Golf Club, Ticketed, 6pm Peter Williams Medium Live, Laycock Street Theatre Don Troubadour Folk Club Kejaffi, Scottish and Irish Craig Room, Ticketed, Fiddle and guitar trio, 7pm St. Lukes Hall Woy Woy, Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing Ticketed, 7pm Comedy With Two Left Feet, Australia vs NZ Wine The Art House Wyong, Tasting, Ticketed, 23 - 24/08, The Entrance Lake House, 2pm & 8pm Ticketed - Booking’s Leaving Jackson: The Required, Johnny Cash & June Carter 2:30pm - 4:30pm Show, Laycock Street Theatre SUNDAY, AUG 25 Auditorium, Ticketed, 7:30pm The Sydney Welsh Choir, Auditorium of Wyong Central Coast Ukulele And Christian Community Folk Festival, School, Ticketed, The Diggers at the 2:30pm Entrance, 23/08 - 25/08, Varying times each day MONDAY, AUG 26

SATURDAY, AUG 24

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RunNation Film Festival 2019, Event Cinema Westfield Tuggerah, Ticketed, 28/08 & 01/09 LinkedInLocal Central Coast, The Tame Fox, Free Registration Required, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Play Readers’ Presentation by our Play Readers’ Group & Morning tea, The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm Possum Magic, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 30 & 31/08, 10am & 12pm Sessions

SATURDAY, AUG 31 The Swinging Sixties, Central Coast Leagues Club - Parkview Room, Ticketed, 8:30pm Central Coast Cross Country: Fun Run & Presentation, Pioneer Dairy Wetlands, 2:30pm Yum Cha Festival of Small Bites, Gosford Showground, 12pm - 6pm Printmaking Basics - Soft Ground, Found Objects & Pencils, The Makers Studio, Ticketed, 10am - 4pm Mark Vincent - A Tribute To Mario Lanza, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed - Booking’s Required, 2pm - 4:30pm -

Spring 1950s Retro High Tea, Living Timbre,Ticketed, 11:30am - 2pm

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Georgie Fahey releases her first single and music video

ariong Mountains High School student, Georgie Fahey, has released her first single and music video.

The single and accompanying video, entitled ‘Soldier’, were worked on by Fahey in collaboration with her band and a group of students from her school. Fahey is an up and coming 15-year-old singer-songwriter. Influenced by a variety of 2000’s rock, her sound has been compared to the likes of Killing Heidi and Paramore, and her voice is complemented by accomplished guitarist, Joel Devereux, and bassist, Shell Sable, who together, bring years of playing experience to make this a tight and powerful outfit. Soldier is set to drop on all music sharing sites on August

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Website, Jul 28 Anne Vine, Kariong Mountains High School

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the intersection of Gerda Rd and Marine Pde, was designed by Central Coast Council in consultation with Macmasters Beach residents who wanted a play space that represented their community. The design reflects that their beach meets the bush landscape and includes a timber climbing unit and slide as chosen by the community at the consultation, a toddler area that replicates the nearby rock pool, complete with crabs that climb throughout the play space, and an ice cream shop, complete with little tables and chairs, for children to embrace their imagination serving friends and family ice creams. In a win for sun conscious parents and carers, the play equipment has been located under the shade of the Reserve’s existing mature trees, and advanced shade trees have been planted throughout the play space to provide shade across the equipment as they mature. Local preschool, Imagine, also created mosaic tile artworks that are featured in the entry path to welcome park visitors. Source: Website, Jul 12 Central Coast Council Media

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Guitar Ensemble Director to feature in Conservatorium concert

he Central Coast Conservatorium will host a Country Jazz and Blues Concert featuring the Conservatorium’s own, Steve Smillie, on August 10 at the Conservatorium.

New playground at Macmasters Beach new playground has opened at Benavie Reserve,

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Freeman and Rick Price. Over time he has branched out to a number of styles, including blues, rock, funk reggae and jazz. Smillie is a guitar teacher and

Director of the Guitar Ensemble at the Conservatorium. Source: Media release, Aug 1 Rosalie Paino, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music

The concert will feature Smillie on electric, acoustic and steel guitars, the powerful vocals of Danni Kelleher, Kath Morrison on trumpet, Darren Pedley on double bass, Jake Middleton on drums and Chris West on piano. Amongst the wide range of songs listed on the acoustic set, expect to hear Sting’s, Englishman in New York, Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, and Feelin’ Horny and Funkedup, original works by Smillie and Morrison, to name but a few. A specialist in finger style acoustic guitar, Smillie has enjoyed a highly successful career, including being the support act for some of the greatest, including Daryl Braithwaite, Ian Moss, Tim

Last year's Open winning entry San Clemente by Annie Reid

Pick up your paintbrushes, Grandma Moses is back! Grandma Moses Art Competition and Exhibition Aged 50 or over and live on the Coast? Enter your painting or drawing by Friday 23 August for a chance to win more than $3000 prize money. Artworks will be exhibited at the Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre 10-12 September. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/grandmamoses

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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 - Jan to Nov Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded folk Details from Geoff 0447 882 150

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS CENTRAL COAST SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH

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

CCLC INDOOR BOWLS Mon - Ladies Social Wed Night - Mixed Social Sat - Mixed Social New members welcome - tuition given level 2 Central Coast Leagues Club 4334 3800

GOSFORD NORTH PROBUS CLUB

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

FREEMASONS

Who are they? What do they do? Find out about the wolrd’s oldest fraternal organisation and how we help our community. Gosford Masonic Centre 86 Mann St Gosford www.tccl2001.org

GOSFORD AND DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY

Persons interested in Orchids and their culture are invited to join a friendly club 4th Wed, 730pm Kincumber School of Arts building, Tora Ave, Kincumber 0405 669 707

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SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB CENTRAL COAST

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

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

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TERRIGAL WAMBERAL RSL SUB-BRANCH

Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 4353 4988

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

CENTRAL COAST 50+ SINGLES SOCIAL GROUP

TERRIGAL HAVEN PROBUS CLUB INC

CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

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

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A men’s Club in which partners can participate in all social activities 10am, 2nd Monday 0407 890 722 mcmillar5@bigpond.com

THE NSW JUSTICES ASSOCIATION INC

Seeking JP volunteers for Community JP Desks in Central Coast Shire. Free training and insurance provided. 0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.au

U3A CENTRAL COAST

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

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TERRIGAL FIFTY PLUS LEISURE AND LEARNING CENTRE

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

WYOMING COMMUNITY CENTRE

MEALS ON WHEELS

Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4363 7111

CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SOCIETY

TEMPO TERRIFIC CONCERT BAND

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

POLITICAL PARTY

ROTARY CLUB OF GOSFORD NORTH

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

SPECIAL INTEREST

Educational organisation CENTRAL COAST GREENS CCLC BRIDGE CLUB The Central Coast Greens Community Support, Zumba promoting prevention, self-help and freedom of choice in Duplicate Bridge-partner not For a fairer, more transparent Book Club, Community therapies. required for most sessions. and accountable government Garden, Facility Hire, EAPA, Henry Kendall Gardens Central Coast Leagues Club based on democratic principles Fine Assistance, Volunteer Summer Meeting 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Local, state-wide, national Opportunity, CDAT, OSHC/ 3rd Mon each month - 7pm, www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon and international issues and Vacation Care Winter Meeting 4325 9854 campaigns - Council and Managed by Gosford Regional 3rd Sat each month - 2pm www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au VOLUNTEERING parliamentary representation Community Services 0410 696 458 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Developing a new economy CENTRAL COAST 4323 7483 cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com Protecting our environment Refer potential volunteers to accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au CENTRAL COAST Peaceful conflict resolution community organisations. Community participation GOJU-KAI KARATE Provide support to volunteers CENTRAL COAST FAMILY We meet monthly every 3rd Traditional Karate & Self and community organisations. HISTORY SOCIETY INC. Thu - Details and info: Defence for Teens & Adults Provide training to volunteers centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Open Tue to Fri 9.30am No Contracts, Cheap Rates and managers of volunteers ALCOHOLICS centralcoastgreens@gmail.com 2.30pm Wamberal - Mon 630pm Information sessions “Bridge to ANONYMOUS First Sat 9.30 - noon Kincumber - Thurs 715pm Volunteering” held regularly. Meet Mon, Wed & Fri, Thur 7pm - 9pm 0417 697 096 4329 7122 AUSTRALIAN LABOR 12.30pm - Someone cares Other times by appointment. www.centralcoastgojurecruit@volcc.org.au PARTY OURIMBAH/ Anglican Church 4324 5164 kaikarate.com.au 3 Mann St Gosford NARARA BRANCH www.centralcoastfhs.org.au WILDLIFE ARC 4323 3890 Discussion/action community admin@centralcoasths.org.au We rescue and care for injured CENTRAL COAST issues - 3 levels of and orphan native animals. Government SOARING CLUB INC BETTER HEARING BRISBANE WATER 24hr/day, 7days/week.Gen Niagara Park Primary School Gliding Club, Learn to fly, AUSTRALIA CENTRAL Meeting 3rd Sun Wyoming HISTORICAL SOCIETY 7.30pm 1st Mon each month Instruction FREE to members COAST Community Centre, Maidens • Coach tours • School 0410 309 494 14 and up for Training Hearing loss management Brush Rd Wyoming at 10am educational tours • Annual kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com Flying at Bloodtree Rd Support and educational 4325 0666 Street Stalls • Participation Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, groups providing practical in History Heritage Week PUBLIC SPEAKING Sun ( weather permitting) experience and confidence COMMUNITY CENTRES Celebration Margaret Pearce 0412 164 082 Learn the benefits of hearing 4325 2270 Develop confidence by 0414 635 047 aids improving your speaking skills. www.ccsoaring.com.au COMMUNITY CENTRES 4321 0275 FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST Meetings are entertaining and provide the local community educational. with a meeting place and FLEETERS CENTRAL SPIRITUALITY IN THE CENTRAL COAST hub for groups, services and COAST PUB PROSTATE CANCER information. BLUE GUM FLAT For anyone interested in early Ecumenical & Interfaith SUPPORT GROUP TOASTMASTERS history or early family histories. Speakers Forum & Q&A (GOSFORD) GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE Mthly meetings 1st and Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. with focus on developing Meet last Friday Month 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Point Clare Community Hall AND LEARNING CENTRE understanding and Terrigal Uniting Church Ourimbah RSL 2nd Sat 10:30am Mon-Fri encouraging dialogue about 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 4362 7227 4392 1926 4311 6254 Chess, Darts, Handicraft, spirituality through people 9.30am to 12 noon Indoor Bowls, Knitting, Line sharing their life journeys. 4367 9600 Dancing, Origami, Painting, 1st Tues March to October www.pcfa.org.au Pencil Drawing, Scrabble, 2nd Tues November Scrapbooking, Sit & Sew, Table 7.30 to 9pm BRISBANE WATER BRASS INNER WHEEL CLUBS OF DYING WITH DIGNITY Tennis, Ukulele Grange Hotel Wyoming Brass Band entertainment CENTRAL COAST 4304 7065 4365 9197 Campaigning to give those for the community playing all Wyong, Terrigal & suffering unrelievable terminal types of popular music Gosford North Clubs WOMEN’S GROUPS or incurable illness the choice GOSFORD-NARARA Rehearsal every Tues. Women working together to to receive legal medical help 7.30pm-10pm NEIGHBOURHOOD make a difference and imprive to die. Quarterly meetings, 0419 274 012 lives while making new friends. CENTRAL COAST CENTRE Erina Fair. Enjoy social outings and School Holiday activities, WOMEN’S HEALTH 02 4369 8053 community involvment. COASTAL A CAPPELLA playgroup, multicultural CENTRE j2@heelstone.com.au Wyong Club Meets Dynamic award winning programs, community activities Counseling, therapeutic and 3rd Wed 6.30pm women’s a cappella chorus - Rooms for Hire social groups, workshops, Terrigal Club Meets FAIRHAVEN SERVICES new members always 4329 4477 domestic violence and abuse 3rd Mon 12 noon Enabling People who live with welcome. admin@gnnc.com.au issues. All services provided by Gosford North a disability to achieve their Music eduction provided women for women 2nd Wed 7pm goals and aspirations. Lots of Performance POINT CLARE 4324 2533 0417 480 549 or Since 1962. Independant opportunities, or hire us for www.cccwhc.com.au COMMUNITY HALL 0407 008 555 Living, community your next event. Community Garden - Playgroup participation, life skills & more 0412 948 450 Craft and Exercise Groups SOROPTIMIST NDIS Provider. coastalacappella@gmail.com LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY Function or Meeting Hire INTERNATIONAL 4349 5500 3rd Mon. Managed by Gosford Regional BRISBANE WATER Woy Woy Leagues Club SOUNDWAVES Community Services Making a difference in the lives Make new friends and GAMBLING SOLUTIONS A cappella harmony for Men Enquiries regarding hire to of women and girls through have fun while serving your Counsellors provide free, – new members welcome. 4323 7483 Awareness, Advocacy and community. accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au confidential, professional Rehearsals Mondays 7.00pm Action by supporting local and 0478 959 895 www.gosfordcommunity.org.au service to gamblers, family and to 9.30pm Central Coast national projects friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, Leagues Club, Dane Drive, 2nd Thur 7 pm Breakers ROTARY CLUB OF Gosford, The Entrance. Gosford KARIONG Country Club, Dover Rd, 4344 7992 Ring Max on 4324 3631 GOSFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD Wamberal or Kieran 4324 1977 Gosford Golf Club 6pm sibrisbanewater@@siswp.org CENTRE Thursdays GROW Support Groups www.siswp.org Early childhood clinic, free Supporting local and overseas Small friendly groups formed SYMPHONY family law advice, active communities come along and to learn how to overcome playgroup, computer classes, CENTRAL COAST share fellowship and fun. anxiety, depression and OOSH services, fitness classes, Community Orchestra 0414 777 748 loneliness and to improve arts & crafts, over 50’s welcomes new memberships www.gosfordrotary.org.au friendship group, youth group, mental health and well-being. to join our ranks. Rehearsals social groups and many more Anonymous, free and open to every Wednesday 7.30 to all. 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Avoca’s pro surfers compete

voca pro surfer, Ace Buchan, has finished fifth in the World Surf League’s Corona Open J-Bay Pro. The J-Bay Pro is an annual event on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour that takes place at Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa. J-Bay was the sixth stop on the tour with the world’s best surfers battling it out for 2019 championship points. Buchan had a surprise run through J-Bay right through to the quarterfinals, where he was eliminated by the United States’, Kolohe Andino. Buchan was never once the favourite going into his elimination rounds, but that didn’t stop the veteran goofy-footer from blitzing his competition, first knocking out he United States’, Conner Coffin with a blistering 14.74 in the quarterfinal elimination qualifying rounds, and then repeating this performance with a 13.43 against Hawaii’s,

Ezekiel Lau (13.00), albeit in a much tighter contest. In the quarterfinal, Buchan came close to victory, but a late resurgence from Andino that saw him end their heat with a 7.93 scoring wave, gave him the points he needed (15.43) to knock Buchan (14.10) out of contention. Avoca’s other pro surfers, Wade Carmichael and Macy Callaghan, also competed at J-Bay. Carmichael was eliminated early on by Hawaii’s, Sebastian Zietz. Callaghan fared better, progressing through the elimination rounds before coming up against fellow Aussie, Sally Fitzgibbons. Despite a valiant effort, Callaghan (11.93) couldn’t match Fitzgibbons 13.33 and was eliminated just short of the quarterfinals. She ended her run in ninth place. Source: Website, Jul 22 Ethan Smith, World Surf League

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Gold for Riley Fitzsimmons at the Canoe Sprint World Championships

voca Kayak Club’s Riley Fitzsimmons spearheaded the Australian Men’s Under 23 K4 team that won gold at the 2019 ICF Junior and Under 23 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Romania on August 4. Fitzsimmons, Tom Green, Jackson Collins and Jean van der Westhuyzen paddled almost the perfect race to take the 500m gold, and together, will head to the senior canoe sprint world championships in Szeged, Hungary, later this August full of confidence. “It was a very special day,” Fitzsimmons said. “It was just one of those races where everything came together on the day. “It was a great last 200 and we managed to hold on,” he said. It was the perfect finish to the last Under 23 World Championships for the 23-year-old Rio Olympian. “I’ve had some great memories from Under 23’s and Juniors and to cap it off like this is really special,” Fitzsimmons said. With just under one year to go to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the championships were a welcome opportunity for Australia’s youngest Olympic aspirants to get some racing under their belt and build confidence ahead of the Szeged, which is an Olympic qualification event. “That was the main goal coming into this regatta, to get the race experience and build the confidence coming into these last couple of weeks to Szeged,” Fitzsimmons said. “It’s going to be a big regatta for us. “We’re going for maximum (Tokyo 2020) quota spots and we’ve just been chasing that the whole time and hopefully we can pull it off,” Fitzsimmons said. Fellow Avoca clubbie, Jemma Smith, also had an excellent run through the championships, making it all the way to the Women’s Under 23 K1 1000 finals where she placed sixth. Source: Media releases, Aug 3-5 Paddle Australia

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

Accommodation

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

Animal Rescue

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Counselling

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

Emergency

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

Crisis Services and Helplines

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

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

Family and Relationships

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

Health

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

Problems, Habits & Addiction

G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

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Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Griefline 1300 845 745 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

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

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Central Coast Grammar win silver

entral Coast Grammar School (CCGS) has placed second in the NSW CIS Champion Basketball School Playoffs. “Our CCGS won a well

Tayla Montgomery, Bayley LeBreton, Ruby Smith and Liam Golledge

Erina High School is the Coast’s top athletics school for the third year running

rina High School has finished first in the Brisbane Water Zone Athletics Carnival for the third year running.

The school had 82 students attend the Zone Carnival and performed extremely well, with 30 students qualifying for

Sydney North, including five relay teams. “Special mentions go to, Tayla Montgomery as 16 Girls Age Champion and Female Athlete of the Meet, Bayley LeBreton as 15 Girls Age Champion, Ruby Smith as 17 Girls Age Champion, and Liam Golledge as 16 Boys Age

Champion and Male Athlete of the Meet. “Congratulations to all students who competed and good luck at Sydney North,” said Principal, Karen Nicol.

deserved silver after playing St Luke’s Grammar School in the grand final. “A huge congratulations to our team who showed commitment, strength and determination, and thanks to Will Granger for his expert

coaching. “Well done to St Luke’s on their win,” said CCGS Headmaster, Bill Low. Source: Website, Jul 24 Bill Low, Central Coast Grammar School

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Crusaders had mixed results against the Hornsby Spiders

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

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

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

Tancred loses final of US Pro Junior by 0.27 of a point

voca’s Caleb Tancred has placed second in the Vans US Open of Surfing Men’s Pro Junior. Held at California’s Huntington Beach, Tancred found himself in the finals against Americans, Kade Matson and Jett Schilling, and

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

Japan’s, Joh Azuchi, who were all battling it out for the title in 3-5ft swell. In the end it came down to Tancred and Matson, who were neck and neck heading into the dying moments of the final, but unfortunately for Tancred, Matson was able to hold onto an early lead by a measly 0.27 of a point to claim the title.

He finished his run in second with a score of 14.90 with his highest earning wave a 7.93. This is Tancred’s last year on the Junior Men’s circuit and he’ll be looking to make the most of it in the remaining Junior series competitions. Source: Website, Aug 4 Ethan Smith, World Surf League

The Championship Women talking strategy with Eddie Whitmore

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game, the Crusaders will want to put on a show before the final four and it will be a perfect time to showcase some of their talents and what is expected to come in finals’ weekend. Unfortunately, the Championship Women Crusaders didn’t fare as well as their male counterparts, going down 65-72 in a nail biter, also against the Spiders. The Crusaders led for the first quarter as they shocked the Spiders with their tough defensive play. They led the game in steals and caused 20 turnovers for the Spiders, but it just wasn’t enough in the end, as a 24-point third quarter from Hornsby was ultimately the deciding factor. The Crusaders will now look to end the season with a win in front of the home fans against the Penrith Panthers. The Crusaders Women will be wanting to give their all for their dedicated coach, Eddie Whitmore, who is coaching his last game as head Coach after 20 years of service. Coach Whitmore was one of the driving forces in getting a Senior Women’s program back up and running for the Crusaders and the team are looking to put in a big effort to send him off with a win.

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

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

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Avoca beat Gosford City with a 2-nil victory in their fixture. A sixth straight win saw Avoca set a new club record, passing their five-in-a-row at the end of the 2017 season, and also matching Killarney District’s winning run at the start of this season. Despite this outstanding achievement, the Sharks still haven’t been able to break into the top five, sharing fifth spot with Wyoming, but behind them on goal difference. The result sees Gosford City doomed for relegation into the Division 1 competition next season with Umina set to take their place in the BPL. The young Dragons once again punched above their weight as they’ve done on several occasions, pressing strongly. One of the highlights of their disappointing season has been the performance of their young Goalkeeper, Jack Arigho, who had another outstanding match keeping his side in it on several occasions. Wyoming trumped Terrigal 2-1 in their fixture. The match opened at a frantic pace which was well

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Rugby Union fourth spot in the firing line

Avoca and Wyoming enjoy wins in Battlewin Premier League Competition voca and Wyoming were the only two Gosford area clubs to win in Round 19 of Central Coast Football’s Battlewin Premier League Competition.

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maintained throughout the first half with both teams having chances. The breakthrough came Wyoming’s way in the 15th minute, with Ben Farrell using his blistering pace down the right wing to run onto a perfect through ball from Ian McAndrew, and then sending a perfect cross that found Pat Mills in position to score his 11th goal of the season. The celebrations had barely ceased when the scores were level, with Cameron Wilkinson converting from the penalty spot, and the score remained locked at 1-1 until the halftime break. Wyoming gradually built pressure throughout the second half, with Terrigal’s cause not helped by injuries to Beycan Irmako and Erik Riquelme. Wyoming’s clinching goal was similar to their opening one, with Pat Mills being sent wide down the left wing, beating the advancing goalkeeper and crossing to substitute, Sam Dooley, to score inside the far post. The result saw Terrigal drop from third to fourth place, while Wyoming remained in fifth spot on goal difference. Other results from the weekend saw Killarney District beat East Gosford 4-1. Source: Website, Aug 5 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

Terrigal are sitting pretty in second place after beating Avoca Beach

ound 16 of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition has set up an exciting climax for the season, with three clubs all vying to join Ourimbah, Terrigal and Gosford in the top four.

The Match of the Day saw Terrigal dominate Avoca Beach at Heazlett Park, 59 points to 13. In front of an enthusiastic home crowd, Terrigal took control of the match almost from the opening whistle and were never headed in the contest. With this win, Terrigal cement themselves in second spot on the competition ladder and can now start preparing for the major semi-final in four weeks’ time. Avoca Beach, with the loss, are now in a struggle with The Lakes and Warnervale for fourth spot on the ladder. Gosford suffered a shock 24

to 21 loss to Warnervale in their fixture. This was a quite even affair throughout. Warnervale were able to score three tries in the final 40 minutes to clinch the match. The win sees Warnervale still with a chance of making the top four, while Gosford have cemented third spot on the competition ladder. It all makes for a very interesting final two rounds in

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the competition to see which club locks in fourth position on the ladder. Kariong also copped a flogging this round, going down 5 to 53 to ladder leaders Ourimbah at Kariong Oval. Ourimbah showed why they have gone through the season undefeated and showed why they are the Premiership favourites leading into the finals. Following the round, The Lakes, Avoca Beach and

Warnervale (in that order) are all within points distance of the finals, with The Lakes currently holding the position. It’ll make for a thrilling Round 17 which was already being highlighted by a clash between first placed Ourimbah and second placed Terrigal, with Ourimbah’s unbeaten record never more at threat.

Source: Media release, Aug 5 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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