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Leagues Club field is to become “a world-class public space”

ork is expected to begin on the redevelopment of Gosford’s Leagues Club Field before the end of the year. State Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, was on the Coast on August 15 to release the final designs for waterfront field, set to transform it into “a worldclass public space”. A draft plan for the project was released prior to the 2019 State election, with the final plans having been drawn up

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following public consultation and with input from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. Stokes said the nature inspired design, which features new picnic areas and amenities, walkways, an inclusive playground and water play areas, would set a new standard for public spaces across the state. “The final designs showcase best practice in creating exemplary play spaces that invite everyone in the community to stay and play,” he said.

The park will also feature dozens of new trees, thousands of native plants and an innovative ‘tidal terrace’ which will draw water from the bay at high tide and drain at low tide to create an ecosystem that changes from hour to hour. Stokes said close attention would be given to a proposal by the St Hilliers group to redevelop the adjoining former Gosford Public School site to ensure it integrated with the new-look field. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the revamp

highlighted the importance of quality open space as a part of Gosford’s revitalisation. “The revitalisation is going from strength to strength with cranes in the sky and new residential and commercial building work underway, as well as high quality public spaces for locals and visitors to enjoy,” Crouch said. Darkinjung Chairperson, Matthew West, said he was proud to have contributed to what will be a special place for the Central Coast community. “These stunning designs feature a living, breathing

bushland ecosystem that complements the park’s proximity to the waterfront,” he said. “The park will incorporate wild play and water features interspersed between newlyplanted trees, thousands of native plants, picnic areas, amenities and walkways. “Sandstone representations of indigenous sea creatures will be exposed at low tide while ‘canoes’ will be available to play on when the water rises. “It is fantastic that the unstructured play zones

will share local Darkinjung and non-indigenous history of the site by encouraging exploration, interaction with nature and learning.” Project leader, the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC), will call for tenders within days. Source: Media release, Aug 15 Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes Media release, Aug 15 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Interview, Aug 15 Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes Reporter: Terry Collins

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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

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.

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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 F

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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Service NSW opens shop in Woy Woy

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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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Homelessness service providers march to raise awareness

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.

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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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

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 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.

Silent protest brings Council meeting to a standstill

Community consultation is expected to take place within six months on a concept design for an upgrade to the roundabout at the intersection of Rawson Rd with Ocean Beach Rd.

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.

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The initial concept would be for traffic lights incorporating pedestrian crossings. Central Coast Council received a federal government promise during the recent federal election campaign of $16.5million for the intersection upgrade. Cr Richard Mehrtens asked for an update on the matter at the June 11 council meeting. The answer was given at the August 12 meeting. Roads unit manager Ms Jeanette Williams wrote the report which said the project had some complexity due to the constrained environment which would require

bout 150 supporters of the airport at Warnervale brought a Central Coast council meeting to a standstill when they stood in silent protest at a decision on Monday night, August 12. The Mayor, Jane Smith, called an adjournment and the Youtube livestream was turned off when the people started to stand in silent protest as councillors failed to rescind a decision made at a previous meeting. The previous meeting had decided to remediate land near the runway that had been “reportedly” cleared in August or September, 2015. Only Cr Greg Best spoke in favour of the rescission motion and

Some of the airport supporters at the council meeting with (centre front) Ben Morgan from the Australian Owners’ and Pilots’ Association and Andrew Smith, CEO of the Central Coast Aero Club when it went to the vote, nothing wrong. Best motion calling on runway. only Councillors Pilon, The meeting was council to fast track the The night had begun McLachlan, Burke and adjourned and numerous airport users licence with five supporters of Marquart supported him. councillors left the room. agreement. the airport speaking at The gallery was full with The councillors did not the public forum which Security staff and every seat taken. council officers tried debate the motion but began at 5pm. Earlier in the evening, to get people to leave moved immediately to With the Code of the Mayor had directed the gallery, saying the vote on it after Cr Best Meeting Practice stating the people standing to meeting would not introduced it. that residents only speak be moved to an overflow recommence until they Only two of the 13 on items on the agenda, room where they could did. councillors present did they had three items watch the proceedings to choose from and it However, people said not vote for it. on video. they had a democratic This was the third item caused confusion among When the vote was right to be there. about the airport and the the councillors who taken, residents in The Mayor said the two result was applauded by attempted to question the gallery who were further matters about the airport supporters the speakers. supporting the airport the airport were likely to with most of them then The Mayor told stood in silence. the councillors many be deferred unless the leaving the meeting. Other people who gallery emptied. Earlier, the councillors times they were asking attended the meeting to The stand-off continued had voted to engage questions on the wrong hear about other matters for about 15 minutes. an external specialist to items. including the new tree Central Coast Aero The Mayor then called undertake an up-to-date policy remained seated. the meeting to order and survey and analysis of Club General Manager, The Mayor asked the asked councillors if they the obstacle limitation Andrew Smith, talked surface at the southern about the height of the residents to clear the were willing to continue. gallery and some people They voted to continue and northern ends of the trees being a safety did leave the room but and the meeting moved airport and to start the issue and asked for about half the group on to the next airport required environmental more consultation from studies to seek approval council. refused to go, yelling issue. to manage tree heights out that they had done The last speaker was, This was another Cr on the approach to the

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Consultation on intersection upgrade ‘in six months’

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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 been listed in the 2019 Amount sought: $200,000 golf course for the benefit of 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.

Pollutant trap installation delayed by asbestos find

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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Tash Richardson, 16, who said she gained her recreational pilot licence at the airport. She asked council to do whatever it could to continue the airport operation. “The cost of becoming a pilot is the same as getting a university degree and that money goes straight into the local community,” she said, describing the airport’s accessibility and community as what made it attractive. Cr Doug Vincent asked if Richardson thought the airport should become a jet airport. “The way it is at the moment is perfect,’’ she replied, to cheers from the gallery.

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Source: Central Coast Council meeting, Aug 12 Items 2.4, 6.1, 7.1. Journalist, Merilyn Vale

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.5, 12 Aug 2019

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negotiation with utility providers and nearby property owners. This would likely result in relocation and possible acquisition costs. Initial concept design proposals for the upgrade had been undertaken, with the preferred option being a “signalised intersection including pedestrian walk phasing”. “Discussions with utility providers and neighbouring property owners will be undertaken, prior to community consultation taking place,’’ the report said. “It is anticipated that the community consultation will occur in late 2019 or early 2020.” Ms Williams said the upgrade was a priority and would “address congestion, traffic and safety concerns”.

/centralcoastnewspapers The roundabout at the intersection that is to be upgraded

Peninsula has hottest suburbs on the Coast Ettalong, Umina, Booker Bay and parts of Woy Woy are the hottest suburbs on the Central Coast, all measuring more than four degrees above average, a new report has found. The area of tree canopy cover at Woy Woy declined by 173 hectares between 2005 and 2014, while the area of impervious surfaces increased by 84 hectares and unplantable space increased by 113 hectares. Woy Woy contained the greatest area of impervious cover on the Coast at 3.94 square kilometres followed by Umina at 3.54 square kilometres. The Peninsula as a whole now has less than 10 per cent tree canopy cover. Those are the figures provided in Central Coast Council’s draft Greener Places Strategy which is now open for public comment. A consultants’ report within the strategy states that “this pattern of land cover change, particularly

the significant tree canopy loss, has substantial implications for the future liveability … and the health and well-being” of the urban environment and the local community. The strategy states Woy Woy’s land area as 22.9 square kilometres (2290 hectares), while Wikipedia puts it at six square kilometres (600 hectares). The report states: “The suburb of Woy Woy contains two lobes, one urban (eastern) and one vegetated (western). Considered individually, the urban lobe may be one of the hottest in the council (area).” It noted that Woy Woy had a relatively low level of canopy cover, but it would have been even lower if a large area of Brisbane Water National Park was not included. Blackwall, Booker Bay, Ettalong Beach, St Hubert’s Island, Umina Beach and Woy Woy were among the top 18 suburbs identified for planting to increase their tree canopy. Urban heat island mapping has

shown that on hot days the forest within Blackwall Mountain is more than four degrees cooler than urban housing in Ettalong Beach. In the five years between 2013 and 2018, the report found that temperatures at Ettalong and Booker Bay had increased further compared to background levels in bushland. Ettalong increased by 2.6 degrees while Booker Bay increased by 1.8 degrees. Urban development was the primary cause for warmer suburbs, according to the report prepared by Seed Consulting Services which was included in the draft. The report said dark coloured, impervious surfaces such as bitumen roads and dark roofs could absorb large amounts of heat, while artificial turf, rubber soft fall matting used in playgrounds, and bare ground could also be amongst the hottest land surface types in an urban landscape. “Importantly for the urban heat island effect, bitumen roads retain this heat into the evening and re-

radiate heat well into the night. “In contrast, green space featuring living turf were cooler than average during the day and night.” About 74 per cent of the Central Coast consists of native vegetation, of which about half occurs in conservation areas managed as reserves, State Forests and National Parks. Outside of these areas, urban trees may provide habitat for other threatened species, the report said. These included the eastern osprey which may roost or nest in very tall Norfolk Island pines in the Blackwall area or the greyheaded flying fox, swift parrot and little lorikeet which may forage on flowering eucalypts. The report said urban forests may act as a stepping stone between patches of bushland, allowing wildlife to disperse or migrate across the region. The strategy proposes mechanisms to “sustain and enhance the urban forest canopy

across all land parcels in the urban suburbs”. It aims to increase the level of tree planting in the 18 priority suburbs with the greatest level of Urban Heat Island Effect; It will implement successional planting in Council passive open space reserves; Public trees that are removed would be replaced by planting two new trees in the same suburb. Private developers would be required to complete “high quality landscaping” in medium and high density development through future changes to Council’s Development Control Plan. More information may be found and submissions about the strategy may be made at www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/ GreeningCentralCoast The draft strategy is on public exhibition until September 5. SOURCE: Website, 15 Aug 2019 Greener Places Strategy, Central Coast Council

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Artist’s images of the latest plans for Leagues Club Field

ork is expected following public consultation The park will also feature highlighted the importance of bushland ecosystem that will share local Darkinjung to begin on the and with input from the dozens of new trees, quality open space as a part of complements the park’s and non-indigenous history proximity to the waterfront,” of the site by encouraging redevelopment Darkinjung Local Aboriginal thousands of native plants and Gosford’s revitalisation. an innovative ‘tidal terrace’ “The revitalisation is going he said. exploration, interaction with of Gosford’s Leagues Land Council. which will draw water from from strength to strength with “The park will incorporate nature and learning.” Club Field before the end Stokes said the nature inspired design, which the bay at high tide and cranes in the sky and new wild play and water features Project leader, the Hunter and of the year. features new picnic areas drain at low tide to create an residential and commercial interspersed between newly- Central Coast Development

State Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, was on the Coast on August 15 to release the final designs for waterfront field, set to transform it into “a worldclass public space”. A draft plan for the project was released prior to the 2019 State election, with the final plans having been drawn up

and amenities, walkways, an inclusive playground and water play areas, would set a new standard for public spaces across the state. “The final designs showcase best practice in creating exemplary play spaces that invite everyone in the community to stay and play,” he said.

ecosystem that changes from hour to hour. Stokes said close attention would be given to a proposal by the St Hilliers group to redevelop the adjoining former Gosford Public School site to ensure it integrated with the new-look field. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the revamp

building work underway, as well as high quality public spaces for locals and visitors to enjoy,” Crouch said. Darkinjung Chairperson, Matthew West, said he was proud to have contributed to what will be a special place for the Central Coast community. “These stunning designs feature a living, breathing

planted trees, thousands of Corporation (HCCDC), will call native plants, picnic areas, for tenders within days. amenities and walkways. Source: “Sandstone representations Media release, Aug 15 of indigenous sea creatures Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes will be exposed at low tide Media release, Aug 15 while ‘canoes’ will be available Darkinjung Local Aboriginal to play on when the water Land Council rises. Interview, Aug 15 Planning and Public Spaces “It is fantastic that the Minister, Rob Stokes unstructured play zones

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Masterplan DA for Central Coast Quarter is being lodged

he revitalization of the southern end of Mann St, Gosford, is a step closer with property group St Hilliers to lodge a masterplan DA for its Central Coast Quarter in September. Formulated following community consultation since late 2017, the masterplan will propose an integrated mixeduse precinct with a hotel, residential apartments, food, beverage and retail outlets and multiple public thoroughfares on a site adjacent to the finance building. Development Manager, Justyn Ng, said he was excited about lodging the concept masterplan DA which “will reinforce St Hilliers’ vision for revitalisation of the city centre”. “We have been busy progressing discussions with all key stakeholders regarding the development of the remainder of the site at 26 Mann Street,” Ng said. “Through initial community consultation and feedback, we have created a concept for the

precinct, public parks, train station and the CBD. “St Hilliers’ vision is to create a precinct space that focuses on bringing together locals, the landscape and the waterfront in one synergised, multipurpose hub,” he said. “We are particularly excited that the masterplan includes a hotel on the site, as we know that Gosford and the broader Central Coast community has long had a vision for a quality hotel to be developed in the Gosford CBD. “The benefits of a revitalised and more functional city centre will be seen across the entire Central Coast.” The proposed precinct will abut Leagues Club Field, which is set for a major revamp by the State Government. Ng said St Hilliers was collaborating with the Government to ensure that the two projects complement each other. An artist’s impression of the proposed St Hilliers development

site which seeks to provide much needed facilities and services for the region and also align with the broader

plans to revitalise Gosford. “The Central Coast Quarter masterplan has been designed to create a fully mixed-use

precinct that will provide a variety of new offerings for visitors and locals.” Ng said Mann St, which runs

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Amenities blocks at Forresters Beach and Terrigal are being upgraded

entral Coast Council is getting set for summer, with upgrades to amenity blocks at Forresters Beach and Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club now underway.

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Glenworth Valley music festival to return despite a death and new restrictions

lenworth Valley music festival, Lost Paradise, has announced that it will be returning to the Coast at the end of the year.

A question mark hung over the future of the event after 22-year-old Brisbane man, Josh Tam, died of a drug overdose at the 2018 festival. Tam’s death was one of

those examined during the Coronial Inquest into Drug Related Deaths at Music Festivals after six people died at NSW events over the 2018/19 summer music festival season, including the Coast’s Alex Ross-King. A tightening of legislation from the NSW Government in response to these deaths that came into effect earlier this year was also expected to impact Lost Paradise,

with event organisers, music industry officials and artists all criticising the blanket reforms as heavy handed and the death of the NSW music festival. The findings of the Coronial Inquest and its recommendations are expected to be announced in September and are also expected to play a part in shaping the future of the state’s live music industry. The 2019 festival’s full

line-up has been formally announced, a statement and video package from the Lost Paradise team confirmed that the festival will be back over the 2019/20 New Year’s Eve period and is again expected to attract thousands of revellers. Source: Media statement and video package, Jul 29 Talia Cox, Lost Paradise Social media, Jul 4 Lost Paradise Music Festival Dilon Luke, Journalist

Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the public toilets in Kalakau Ave at Forresters Beach had been demolished with a new amenity building being constructed to allow better accessibility. “The new structure will include two unisex accessible toilets, a unisex ambulant toilet, one male and one female toilet and an outdoor beach shower,” Vaughan said. “It will be completed by the end of November. “The public toilets and change rooms at Terrigal Beach will be refurbished with works underway until September 30.” Central Coast Mayor, Jane

Smith, said both upgrades had been made possible through partnership with the State Government. “Both projects are being funded through the Stronger Communities Fund and will allow Council to provide improved services and facilities for the community,” Clr Smith said. “Council is grateful for the $203,500 to upgrade Forresters Beach and $240,000 for Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club provided by the State Government.” Temporary amenities have been set up at each location while the works are underway. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said residents had mentioned to him for a number of years the need for improved amenities at the two beaches. “I look forward to Council getting on with the job and delivering these essential toilet upgrades,” he said. Source: Media release, Aug 14 Central Coast Council

Feedback sought on draft Landcare Program strategy

entral Coast Council is calling for feedback on its draft Landcare Program strategy, now on exhibition.

Mayor, Jane Smith, said the strategy aimed to bring together Council’s environmental volunteers under one program. “We are investing in the work of volunteers because they are on the front line in protecting the Coast’s environment,” Clr Smith said. “From restoring their local patch and collecting and propagating seeds, to park maintenance and rubbish removal, our volunteers are

making a big difference at the grass roots level. “The natural environment is important to our community who want to see it protected and enhanced in the future. “This draft strategy proposes a new identity for the program and identifies ways to expand that enables greater participation in the future. “Our staff have worked with the volunteers to develop the Strategy. “Now it is time for the community, along with existing volunteers, to have their say.” The Key2 Realty initiative until September12. Source: Media release, Aug 20 Central Coast Council

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Key2 Realty initiative is a win for all concerned

acific Link Housing has urged landlords to rent out their investment properties through its new Key2 Realty initiative, in a bid to increase the supply of community housing on the Coast, which was in the spotlight during the recently ended Homelessness Week.

Chairman, Wal Edgell, said the separate, for-purpose property management company based in Gosford’s CBD was launched in April and offers professional property management services to private landlords while supporting the community with increased housing supply and longer-term profit sharing for good causes. Pacific Link is the Coast’s only locally based community housing provider and Edgell said it was always looking for innovative ways to increase the supply of housing for those less fortunate in the community. “Key2 Realty allows

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private landlords to tackle the housing shortage whilst still maintaining returns and protecting their asset,” he said. “Landlords can make a difference simply by choosing to lease their investment property through Key2 Realty as opposed to a privately owned or franchised real estate office.” In July, Pacific Link Housing, along with the Tiny Homes Foundation, won the Australian Housing Institute Professional Excellence in Housing Award

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

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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Somersby rezoning proposal could make history

proposal to rezone land at Somersby is the first to be considered under the State Government’s new planning framework to provide indigenous people with greater powers in determining the use of their land. The proposal, submitted by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, would see more than 100ha conserved as environmental land and 20ha allocated for rural housing, and will be independently

assessed under the Darkinjung Delivery Framework which was introduced in February. Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, was in Gosford on August 15 and said the suite of reforms was an “historic step”. “We want to unlock opportunities for local Aboriginal Land Councils to help them deliver economic and community benefits from their lands for future generations,” Stokes said. Darkinjung Chairperson, Matthew West, praised the measures which he said were

“providing the right structure” to help the Land Council achieve its goals. “Darkinjung is the largest non-Government landowner on the Central Coast, so the Delivery Framework has the potential to not just benefit our people, but to lead to great outcomes for the entire Coast community for generations to come,” West said. “The Framework is working to help realise Darkinjung’s aspirations to enrich the Coast community by building homes, creating jobs and securing education and training opportunities.”

The Somersby proposal has the potential to act as a catalyst for Darkinjung to progress other projects, West said. “Darkinjung has a number of other planning proposals already proceeding through the rezoning process,” he said. “The overall aim is to have a sustainable pipeline of development on our land.” Source: Media release, Aug 15 Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes Media release, Aug 15 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council

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Strategy on public exhibition

entral Coast Council has prepared a draft Strategy, called the Greener Places Strategy, to promote, maintain and enhance urban greening across the Central Coast by planting and maintaining trees in public areas.

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Council Director, Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said the draft Greener Places Strategy included mechanisms to sustain and enhance the urban forest canopy across all land parcels in the urban suburbs of the Central Coast and was based on data derived from scientific investigations. “The Central Coast community has recognised the importance of urban vegetation and asked for more trees and vegetation in our suburbs as a key deliverable identified in the Community Strategic Plan,” Cox said. “We have listened to the community and through the Greener Places Strategy, Council will increase the level of tree planting in 18 priority suburbs with the greatest level of ‘Urban Heat Island Effect’, that is, urban areas that experience significantly warmer temperatures than neighbouring areas due to human activities. “Council will also commence successional planting in its passive open space reserves, as surveys have found that many of the trees in these areas are over mature, and as such, may require replacement in the medium-term.” The draft Strategy will also ensure that when public trees are removed, they are replaced by the planting of two new trees in the same suburb.

But Council will not be leading this charge alone. Private developers will be required to complete high quality landscaping in medium and high density development through future changes to Council’s Development Control Plan. “The draft Strategy identifies opportunities for expansion of other types of urban vegetation in the region including encouraging rooftop gardens, green walls and increased landscaping requirements to be considered for development,” Cox said. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the community wanted greener and more liveable urban areas and the Strategy would bring that to life. “Our community told us through the Community Strategic Plan that they value the natural environment on the Coast and want to see it cherished and expanded,” Clr Smith said. “We are a large and growing region, expected to be home to more than 415,000 people by 2036. “We need to ensure, as we increase our housing supply, that our neighbourhoods and communities are liveable, and greening our suburbs will go a long way to delivering that. “I encourage the community to have a look at the draft Strategy and get onboard so that the Central Coast can have a robust framework for maintaining and growing our greener places for generations to come.” Public exhibition of the draft Strategy closes on September 5. Source: Media release, Aug 9 Central Coast Council

Increase in emergency services levy to be covered by State Government

entral Coast Council has dodged a half a million dollar bullet with a State Government decision to cover the first year of an increased Emergency Services levy imposed earlier in 2019 on all councils in NSW.

In May, Council received an invoice from Revenue NSW for $4,825,320 for its emergency services levy contribution for 2019-20, a 14.9% (or $624,977) increase on last year’s levy. Councillors supported a call from Local Government NSW for the State Government to cover the levy increase for the first year, and on August 13, the government agreed to do so. Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said she was glad the government had listened to councils and agreed to cover the unexpected increase. “Council absolutely supports the work of our emergency services staff and volunteers and wants to ensure that they are protected,” Clr Smith said. “This decision by the State Government is recognition that councils should be consulted about these changes and be part of delivering a fair workers compensations scheme for our emergency workers and we look forward to that. “Council can now use the funds set aside for this levy on services and infrastructure for our community”.

The Local Government association welcomed the “reversal of bill shock” saying it was the clearest indication yet that the NSW Government was genuinely committed to an equal partnership with local government. Local Government NSW President, Linda Scott, said the announcement followed months of intense work by the peak body and NSW local governments across the State. “Local government strongly supports fairer workers’ compensation for paid and volunteer fire fighters,” Scott said. “In many areas, especially in regional NSW, mayors, councillors and council staff are the core volunteers that make up our state’s rural fire brigades.’’ But the association said the levy increases which ranged up to 25 per cent hit councils hard, when they were already struggling through drought. “I look forward to having a real opportunity for both tiers of government to sit down together to develop a constructive way forward that involves a fair and realistic transition process towards a better, fully funded workers’ compensation scheme for NSW firefighters and their families,’’ she said. Source: Media release, Aug 13 LGNSW President, Linda Scott Media statement, Aug 20 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith

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Boarding house in North Gosford approved

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The three-storey building will also house an on-site manager’s residence and basement parking comprising 21 spaces. Only one submission was received on the DA, voicing concerns over the removal of trees from the site, but Council’s Tree Assessment

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Officer said the trees to be removed mostly consisted of planted ornamentals such as tea trees, palms and umbrella trees. A mature eucalypt located near the rear boundary had visible decay, his report said. A larger eucalypt and smaller ornamentals were also removed from the adjoining property. “Replacement tree planting with four water gums capable of achieving heights over 8m is considered satisfactory within the available area,” the

report said. Documentation lodged with the DA said the development was not expected to have an adverse social or economic impact and would complement the locality and meet the desired future character of the area. The site has low density housing to its northern and western boundaries and a large three-storey flat building to its southern boundary, with Henry Parry Dve separating it from grounds associated with Gosford Private Hospital to the east.

The report said it would positively contribute to the existing three-storey built form character along the western side of Henry Parry Dve. The site is in close proximity to essential services within Gosford town centre, medical services allied with the private hospital, child care centres and schools. It is within a 130m walking radius from bus stops. Source: Central Coast Council DA tracker, Augt 19 DA 55669/2018

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Controversial sawmill proposal recommended for approval

controversial proposal to establish a sawmill at Mangrove Mountain will be considered by Central Coast Council at its meeting on August 26, with a recommendation from officers for approval. The log processing works, in Lillicrapps Rd, had been operating without consent until Council officers shut it down in July, 2018, following noise complaints from neighbours. The application to revive operations attracted 15 submissions, including a petition from Mangrove Mountain Districts Community Group bearing 16 signatures. Major concerns raised included the inappropriateness of such a development in a water catchment, noise pollution and the possibility of arsenic from sawdust entering Ironbark Creek, which feeds Mangrove Creek and eventually the Hawkesbury River. The works would saw and trim power poles which have been removed from use in the electricity network for re-sale as agricultural fencing material and for the manufacture of recycled timber products. The 2.8HA site is 500 metres east of the intersection of Lillicrapps Rd and Wisemans Ferry Rd, with Ironbark Creek running along its western boundary. A small dam toward the northern boundary is used

by multiple land holders for watering purposes, a report to Council says. The site is surrounded by rural properties, with a variety of agri-business activities, including poultry farming, orchards and open pasture/ grazing land. The proposed sawmill would operate between 7.30am and 2.30pm on weekdays, between 8am and noon on Saturday, and would be closed on Sunday. There will be approximately two deliveries per day by heavy rigid vehicle with material to be moved by a diesel forklift. A sediment detention basin would help prevent contaminants from entering the watercourse. Council’s Environmental Health Officer has stipulated that timber poles should be stored off the ground on timber gluts in a storage area located more than 60m from

the nearest edge of the creek bank. If the application is approved, the owner is to provide Council with a Water Quality Monitoring Report one month after the commencement of operations, again at three months after the commencement of operations, and again at six months after operation begins, and also after a moderate rainfall event. The report will analyse the waterway and sediment detention basin for all potential contaminants of concern, including but not limited to lead, organochlorides, pesticides, arsenic, chromium and copper. Poles supplied for repurposing will be principally derived from the surrounding districts of the Local Government Area and a report to Council says the noise level from the proposed use would be compliant with the Noise Policy for Industry, given the proposed hours of operation.

Council officers concluded that environmental impacts would be minimal and the operation actually had a number of environmental/ recycling benefits. These included supply of offcuts to rural farms for reuse as fencing, borders etc; the supply of clean sawdust and shavings to rural farms for reuse as animal bedding and mulch; recycled timber will reduce the pressures on harvesting hardwood and old growth forests; re recycled timber can be reused for high quality timber products, extending the service life of the timber; and recycling power poles reduces the amount of landfill being generated. Council officers are recommending initial approval for 18 months. Source: Agenda item 2.2 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Aug 26

Approved residential building seeks to reduce car parking spaces by 60 per cent

residential building approved by Central Coast Council in 2015 at the southern end of Mann St, Gosford, has been amended to allow for more affordable rental accommodation in the city centre. The application originally approved for 357-359 Mann St, was for 38 residential units with ground floor commercial premises. But a modified DA now being considered by Council would see the 38 units, originally intended for individual private sale, taken over by Compass Housing Services and leased as affordable housing for very low to moderate income earners. A Statement of Environmental Effects lodged with the modification application says changes to the original design would be minimal, with a minor redesign of the façade of the building facing on to

Mann St. The three levels of car parking originally proposed have been cut to two, reducing the number of car spaces on site from 51 to 21. “The change has come from the introduction of the affordable housing component into the development,” the statement says. “Under State Environmental Planning, a reduction in car parking spaces is provided in accessible areas for affordable housing … due to the reduced use of private vehicles by affordable housing tenants. “These tenants typically use public transport such as buses or trains more often.” The space allowed for ground floor commercial premises has not changed, although the modification specifies this space will now be used by only one operator, although two were originally proposed. Source: Central Coast Council DA tracker, Aug 19

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Council will table seven motions at the Local Government NSW Conference

massive shakeup of the building development process could be on the table following the local Government NSW conference in October, if Central Coast Council has its way. Council will present motions at the conference calling for the return of building certification to councils and away from private certifiers, and for a shake-up in how consultant reports are obtained in the development process. A Mayoral Minute accepted at Council’s August 12 meeting said there was a lot of concern in the community about current building standards, particularly in medium and high density developments. “The NSW State Government introduced the use of private certifiers in 1998,’’ the Mayoral Minute said. “The increasing use of private certifiers in the approval of construction and complying development certificates has been identified as one potential reason for the fall in building standards and is something that needs to be addressed by the State Government. “Local councils are still able to provide certification services but are finding it difficult to compete with private certifiers who offer cheaper rates. “The intent of this motion is to call on the State Government to return the function of building certification to council on a fee for service basis.’’ A second motion calls on the

NSW Government to introduce a new independent system in how consultant reports in the development process are procured. The Mayor said in her report to the Council that the intent of the consultant reports motion was to call on the NSW Government to introduce a system that guaranteed independence and integrity in consultant reporting in the development process. She wanted a list to be established of appropriately qualified independent consultants to procure the reports needed for the development process such as Environmental Impact Statements, transport plans, arborist reports and waste management plans. Applicants would pay into an independent consultancy fund to procure services. Councils would allocate work to consultants from the approved list to prepare reports and to provide them directly to Council. The motion also called for an audit process to ensure quality, independence and transparency of the process. At the moment, applicants or developers choose their own consultants and submit the reports in their development application. In total, the council will table seven motions at the conference, to be held in Sydney. The other topics include: the investigation of glyphosphate alternatives for effective weed management and the development of guidance

and protocols on their use and impact on the environment; the approval and management of short-term rental accommodation; the State Government engaging with local councils to develop a 20-year Waste Strategy; consultation about the placement of small cells for the rollout of 5G technology; and, an extension of the 30 June 2021 deadline for the development of plans of management for Crown Land. Mayor, Jane Smith, said all these topics created challenges for councils across the state. “Every council wants to create a community which is both safe and attractive for residents and is also welcoming to visitors,” she said. “We want our development and building approval processes to continue to be robust, resulting in highquality yet affordable housing. “While we encourage visitors to enjoy short-term stays in our beautiful region, we need to balance that with ensuring that short-term rental doesn’t disrupt potential long-term residents. “We also want to ensure that councils have a seat at the table when the State Government is planning policies and strategies which have a long-term impact on local communities.” Source: Agenda item 1.4 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Aug 12 Media release, Aug 14 Central Coast Council

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he Australian Reptile Park has claimed gold in the category of Major Tourist Attraction at the 2019 Regional Tourism Awards for Destination Sydney Surrounds North. The awards ceremony marked a great success for the Australian Reptile Park as a growing corporate organisation. The business has already been recognised for the following efforts throughout the 2018-2019 financial year: NSW State Business of the Year (NSW Business Chamber Awards); Excellence in Business (NSW Business Chamber Awards); Regional

Business of the Year (Central Coast Business Chamber Awards); Excellence in Business (Central Coast Business Chamber Awards); Outstanding Business Leader, Tim Faulkner, Director and General Manager (Central Coast Business Chamber Awards); and, Outstanding Young Employee – Amanda Woodbine, Marketing Manager (Central Coast Business Chamber Awards). Winning Major Tourist Attraction at the Regional Tourism Awards is a great accomplishment for the staff at The Australian Reptile Park. “It truly showcases just how much people enjoy coming to see what all the fuss is about,” said Tim Faulkner, Director of The Australian Reptile Park.

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“It’s truly amazing to be recognised for all of our hard work and efforts that we put into providing the best family fun day out. “We love our animals and staff more than anything and awards like this are truly humbling,” he continued. “We are so proud to be a privately owned business excelling independently and trust me when I say there’s a lot more for the future of the Reptile Park. “We are currently in our 61st year of operation and can’t wait to announce what we have coming up next,” he said. Source: Media release, Jul 30 Amanda Woodbine, The Australian Reptile Park

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Sculptures by the Sea? Other Regional News - In brief

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

advent of a Central Coast Council, following is a

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

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

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Aero Club and Council to meet

Governments accused of having with Planning brings Minister over Council Silent protest abandoned the homeless airport About 150 supporters of the airport Central Coast Aero Club will Federal and NSW Liberal meeting to a standstill at Warnervale brought a Central have an opportunity to present its Governments have abandoned the Silent protest brings Council meeting to a standstill

Coast council meeting to a standstill when they stood in silent protest at a decision on Monday night, August 12.

concerns about operations at the homeless and the services that airport at Warnervale when Council help them, according to Member organises an urgent meeting with for Dobell, Emma McBride. the NSW Planning Minister, Rob

15 extra security officers Coal mine protest march First stage of five stage assigned between Wyong and targets Adam Crouch pathway completed Gosford Hospitals Local community groups have A trial ramp up of security at A new section of shared pathway come out in force to oppose the Wyong and Gosford Hospitals is set at Tuggerawong is another step recent approval of the Wallarah 2 to take place following two stop forward in the completion of the coal mine near Wyong. work meetings last week which loop around the Tuggerah Lake saw around 80 health workers foreshore. Some of the airport supporters at the council meeting with (centre front) Ben Morgan from the Australian Owners’ across the Central Coast gather to and Pilots’ Association and Andrew Smith, CEO of the Central Coast Aero Club

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150 when it went to the vote, nothing wrong.

he brief report in edition 212 on Sculptures by the Sea requires an in-depth investigation. What is proposed? A leisurely meander along the Terrigal or The Entrance waterfront partaking of sumptuous local fare, observing unusual shapes and sculptures scattered along the seascape?

FORUM Compare this to the Wondabyne international sculpture symposium Jan-Feb 1987, with its cultural, social, environmental, spiritual and religious overtones. The new proposal is simply a tourist venture. It may be successful, primarily due to the location and not necessarily to the projects exhibited.

Properly used, Roundup is suitable for Council use

ave Horsfall is not alone, thinking that Roundup has been linked to cancer (Forum edition 213), but the truth is far more complex.

The singular study indicating the link has been ridiculed and

FORUM withdrawn and his assertion that alternatives exist indicate he has little experience in large scale weed eradication. The lack of patients dying from Roundup poisoning may offer insight, the science is certainly not supportive of the

runway. Tash Richardson, 16, The night had begun who said she gained her with five supporters of recreational pilot licence the airport speaking at at the airport. the public forum which She asked council to began at 5pm. do whatever it could With the Code of to continue the airport Meeting Practice stating operation. that residents only speak “The cost of becoming on items on the agenda, a pilot is the same as they had three items getting a university to choose from and it degree and that money caused confusion among goes straight into the the councillors who local community,” she attempted to question said, describing the the speakers. airport’s accessibility and supporting the airport the airport were likely to with most of them then The Mayor told community as what made when the people started Regional Wyong Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, the councillors many it attractive. be deferred unless the leaving the meeting. to stand in silent protest stood in silence. 2262, &Other 2263. people The full who articles and more can be seen on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Cr Doug Vincent asked gallery emptied. Earlier, the councillors times they were asking as councillors failed to rescind a decision made attended the meeting to The stand-off continued had voted to engage questions on the wrong if Richardson thought the airport should become a hear about other matters for about 15 minutes. an external specialist to items. at a previous meeting. Central Coast Aero jet airport. The previous meeting including the new tree The Mayor then called undertake an up-to-date “The way it is at the had decided to remediate policy remained seated. the meeting to order and survey and analysis of Club General Manager, The Mayor asked the asked councillors if they the obstacle limitation Andrew Smith, talked moment is perfect,’’ she land near the runway that surface at the southern about the height of the replied, to cheers from had been “reportedly” residents to clear the were willing to continue. cleared in August or gallery and some people They voted to continue and northern ends of the trees being a safety the gallery. did leave the room but and the meeting moved airport and to start the issue and asked for September, 2015. Source: Only Cr Greg Best about half the group on to the next airport required environmental more consultation from Central Coast Council studies to seek approval council. meeting, Aug 12 spoke in favour of the refused to go, yelling issue. Items 2.4, 6.1, 7.1. to manage tree heights The last speaker was, Edition 476motion and out that they had done 19 August 2019 rescission This was another Cr Journalist, Merilyn Vale on the approach to the

EPA says seafood from Tuggerah Lakes is “safe to eat”

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months on a concept design for an suburbs on the Central Coast, all Conference for greater integrity in Community consultation is negotiation with utility providers upgrade totakethe roundabout atproperty the owners. measuring more than four degrees planning and building assessment expected to place within and nearby This would likely result in six months on a concept intersection of Rawson Rd with above relocation and possible acquisition average, a new report has and certification. design for an upgrade to theBeach roundabout Ocean Rd.at the costs. found. Initial concept design proposals The initial concept would be for traffic lights incorporating pedestrian crossings. Central Coast Council received a federal government promise during the recent federal election campaign of $16.5million for the intersection upgrade. Cr Richard Mehrtens asked for an update on the matter at the June 11 council meeting. The answer was given at the August 12 meeting. Roads unit manager Ms Jeanette Williams wrote the report which said the project had some complexity due to the constrained environment which would require

for the upgrade had been undertaken, with the preferred option being a “signalised intersection including pedestrian walk phasing”. “Discussions with utility providers and neighbouring property owners will be undertaken, prior to community consultation taking place,’’ the report said. “It is anticipated that the community consultation will occur in late 2019 or early 2020.” Ms Williams said the upgrade was a priority and would “address congestion, traffic and safety concerns”.

Crouch welcomes Service NSW centre opening

Bouddi bushcare group wins regional award

Council completes sporting works program

Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch has welcomed the opening of a new Service NSW centre in Woy Woy earlier this month.

The Bouddi Bushcare Group has been rewarded for their long term efforts to improve national parks on the Peninsula.

Central Coast Council has announced completion of its $1.9 million works program for sporting facilities around Woy Woy.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.5, 12 Aug 2019

Council retains tree register under new tree policy

cancer link. Common sense would suggest direct spraying on skin or drinking roundup should be avoided, but for weed eradication, in accord with directions, it is suitable for Council use. Email, Aug 15 Michael Ringland, Mt White

The roundabout at the intersection that is to be upgraded

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Consultation onPeninsula has hottest suburbs Council to seek greater integrity in assessment process intersection upgrade on the Coast Community consultation is Ettalong, Umina, Booker Bay and Central Coast Council will seek the six months’ expected ‘in to take place within six parts of Woy Woy are the hottest support at the Local Government

intersection of Rawson Rd with Ocean Beach Rd.

Letter, Jul 31 Norm Harris, Umina

Best motion calling on

Councillors Pilon, The meeting was council to fast track the supporters of the only Tuggerah builder convicted for airport people users licence numerousCoast airport at Warnervale McLachlan, Burke and adjourned 1,423 and Central in Marquart supported him. councillors left the room. agreement. illegally brought adumping Central an estimated need and waiting for home care The gallery was full with The councillors did not Security staff and Coast council 4,950 totonnes of waste council officers tried debate the motion but meeting a every seat taken. moved immediately to Earlier in the evening, to get people to leave The Landwhen andthey Environment Court The number of Central Coast standstill the Mayor had directed the gallery, saying the vote on it after Cr Best stood in silent protest introduced the people standing to older meetingpeople would innotneed has convicted a Tuggerah based andit. waiting at a decision on be moved to an overflow recommence until they Only two of the 13 Monday night, builder for illegally dumping steadily risen room where they could for did. home care, has councillors present did August 12. watch the proceedings vote for it. However, people said not building and demolition waste to since September 2018, to reach they had a democratic This was the third item The Mayor, Jane Smith, on video. When the vote was 1,423 right to be avoid about $1.46M in tip inthere. March. about the airport and the called paying an adjournment residents in The Mayor said the two result was applauded by and the Youtube taken, fees. livestream was turned off the gallery who were further matters about the airport supporters

Consultation on intersection upgrade ‘in six months’

If the proposal was a genuine arts exhibition, Caroline Bay Gallery would be the selected venue. As this proposal unravels, it will be very interesting to note the recommendations and comments from council’s staff. Will they comment on the two Wondabyne sculptures located in the centre of Gosford at Kibble Park?

Eight one-bedroom dwellings

for nursing home for Umina Peninsula has required hottest suburbs on proposed the Coast

Central Council retained It will longer bedaysa the requirement Interested residents have the significant tree canopy loss, no shown that on hot forest radiate heat well into the night. across all land parcels in the until urban Ettalong,Coast Umina, Booker Bay has “In contrast, green space suburbs”. parts of Woy Woy are has substantial implications for within Blackwall Mountain is more its and significant tree register and will for Peninsula Village to provide August 29 to comment on than four degrees cooler than featuring living turf were cooler It aims to increase the levela the future liveability … and the the hottest suburbs on the than average during the day and of tree planting in the 18 priority of the urban housing in Ettalong Beach. Central Coast, measuring health and require treeallassessments to well-being” be andscreens toIn theprotect the privacy application forlevel an with the greatest of urban environment the local five years between 2013 night.”of development suburbs more than four degrees community. 2018, the report found that About 74 per cent of the Urban Heat Island Effect; conducted bya new level qualified residentsandopposite the new nursing “eight multi-dwelling house” above average, reportfive The strategy states Woy temperatures at Ettalong and Central Coast consists of native It will implement successional has found. Woy’s land area as 22.9 square Booker Bay had increased further vegetation, of which about half planting in Council passive open arborists with the cover adoption of its home extension in Pozieres Ave, proposal for 433 Ocean Beach Rd, The area of tree canopy kilometres (2290 hectares), while compared to background levels in occurs in conservation areas space reserves; at Woy Woy declined by 173 Wikipedia puts it at six square bushland. as reserves, State Public trees that are removed new treebetween policy Monday, August Umina. Ettalong increased by 2.6 managed Umina Beach. hectares 2005 on and 2014, kilometres (600 hectares). Forests and National Parks. would be replaced by planting two while the area of impervious Outside of these areas, urban new trees in the same suburb. The report states: “The suburb degrees while Booker Bay The fullofarticles more seen on on our website surfaces increased by 84 hectares treeswww.centralcoastnews.net may provide habitat for other Private developers would be Woy Woyand contains twocan lobes,be increased by line 1.8 degrees. and unplantable space increased one urban (eastern) They and can one also be seen on www.peninsulanews.info Urban development was the threatened species, the report required to complete “high quality by 113 hectares. landscaping” in medium and high vegetated (western). Considered primary cause for warmer suburbs, said. Woy Woy contained the greatest individually, the urban lobe may according to the report prepared by These included the eastern density development through area of impervious cover on the be one of the hottest in the council Seed Consulting Services which osprey which may roost or nest future changes to Council’s Coast at 3.94 square kilometres (area).” was included in the draft. in very tall Norfolk Island pines Development Control Plan. followed by Umina at 3.54 square It noted that Woy Woy had a The report said dark coloured, in the Blackwall area or the greyMore information may be kilometres. relatively low level of canopy cover, impervious surfaces such as headed flying fox, swift parrot and found and submissions about

Greener Places Strategy Central Coast Council is developing a Strategy to promote, maintain and enhance urban greening across the Central Coast by planting and maintaining trees in public areas called the Greener Places Strategy. This draft Central Coast wide strategy includes mechanisms to sustain and enhance the urban forest canopy across all land parcels in the urban suburbs of the Central Coast by:  increasing the level of tree planting in the 18 priority suburbs with the greatest level of Urban Heat Island Eﬀect;  commencing successional planting in Council passive open space reserves;  ensuring that public trees that are removed are replaced by planting two new trees in the same suburb; and  increasing the requirement of private developers to complete high quality landscaping in medium and high density development through future changes to Council's Development Control Plan. Public exhibition closes 5 September, 2019.

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A real shake up for the juvenile justice system is needed

he recent riot at Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at Kariong, previously known as Mount Penang Institute for Boys, came as no surprise to Public Service Association officers. Problems had been simmering for years, not just between staff and boys, but each within the other groups. Cries for help to the State Government and relevant ministers over many years have been to no avail. Community views have varied from “didn’t know it existed” to “lock them up and throw away the key” and from disparaging remarks to the so called “do gooders”. Now, there are more voices joining the Public Service Association NSW members, plus Member for Gosford, Liesl Tech, and Labor’s Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, Jihad Dib, in calls for Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, to hold an independent and transparent inquiry into two separate incidents plus the weekend riot. The call is out for better

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions regulation, support and training. Surely to provide a safe and positive environment for officers is a given in 2019. For inmates, protection from other groups, but more importantly, hope for transition to a better life, not the ‘revolving door’ syndrome. Money spent on affirmative actions, skills, jobs, housing, health and survival, would achieve far better results for the individual and the community, as so many other people are affected. The officers and their families, the boy’s parents (or lack of), the police, ambulance and paramedics at the hospital, doctors, nurses and many more, from specialist resources to maintain order and treat injuries, who often

can or cannot share their experiences with their own families. In the late 1950’s, the old, then Child Welfare Department of NSW, decided to introduce a new system for ‘juvenile delinquents’. DARUK training school for boys, in South Windsor (120 boys) in a new complex, new curriculum, many new staff chosen and specially trained over 10 months, and a majority living with their families within the grounds. The express purpose of the experiment was to reduce/ save many younger boys going to Mount Penang. Yes, it was an incredible learning experience for staff, boys and families. Some successes and some failures, but it did make a difference in many boy’s lives. DARUK closed about 20 years later. Now is the time for a real shake up for the juvenile justice system. Its purpose, philosophy, everyone involved, training, funding and community responsibility. all need to be looked at. Letter, Aug 5 Pamela D Lemoine, Gosford

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Don’t be too quick to judge

refer to previous letters regarding the Pacific Hwy “eyesore” published in the Coast Community News, however, I do not support their argument, unless they are aware of the circumstances surrounding this property of which I may be unaware.

I too pass this property daily but rather than be “affronted”, I feel sadness. There are usually very good reasons why some property owners find themselves in unfortunate circumstances. Maybe the house burnt down with loss of family and personal belongings and it was not insured, or the owner could not face the rebuild.

FORUM Or they may be elderly without any family support. Alternatively, there may be a mental health issue or another medical problem that has brought about the owner’s predicament. Whatever the reason, there is no need to look down our noses on those who may be less fortunate than ourselves and I do not think that publicly disgracing is the appropriate action. Compassion and empathy are cornerstones of a civilised society. Given the number of supposed “eyesores” in that area, which have been allowed to become dilapidated by the property developer who has land banked them for many years, I do not think we

should be singling out any one property. Perhaps these gentlemen will be much happier when we have the concrete towers being proposed for the area. Then they will be able to look at multi-stories of balconies used as dumping grounds with washing hanging over the balcony edges, let alone piles of rubbish waiting weeks for pickup because no one knows which unit is the culprit and the one responsible thinks nothing of letting others pick up after them. I hope these gentlemen have privately raised their concerns with Council who, from my experience, have always taken the appropriate action or at least explained why they could not. Email, Jul 30 Martine Hardy, Wyoming

Train them when they’re young

here I was at Gosford station, waiting for the Route 40 bus. As the doors opened, I began to hobble towards it with my walking stick when I was

FORUM knocked over flat on my face by someone who could not have been older than 5. I was assisted to my feet by two kind people but I did not

notice the kid’s mother do or say anything about it. Is this how kids are brought up these days? No wonder we have thieves and druggies out at night. Email, Aug 19 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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Evicted patron threatens to burn down RSL Club

Teens charged for aggravated break and enter offences

wo 15-year-old Corrimal residents have been charged for aggravated break and enter offences.

n East Gosford man fronted Gosford Court on Wednesday, August 21, after allegedly threatening to burn down Gosford RSL Club. At about 9:30pm on Tuesday, August 20, a 66-year-old man was ejected from the venue due to intoxication. Police will allege the man

later returned with flammable liquid and threatened to set the building alight. Security intervened and the man was escorted from the premises. Police from Brisbane Water Police District arrived a short time later and arrested the man. He was taken to Gosford

Police Station before being transferred to Gosford Hospital for treatment. He’s since been released and taken back to the station where he was charged with: Armed with intent to commit indictable offence, Common assault and Destroy/damage property with intent to injure.

At about 12:40pm on Tuesday, August 13, police attended an address at Watts St, Gosford, where, after receiving information from a witness, they located the two teens near a vehicle. A search of the young persons and vehicles located property suspected of being

Source: Website, Aug 14 Brisbane Water Police District

Source: Media release, Aug 21 NSW Police Media

Brisbane Water Police District’s 2019 Police Paddle will return this September

Brisbane Water Police Paddle is on again

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Local business, Narellan Pools Central Coast wins the prestigious Business of the Year award at the at the 2019 Narellan Pools Conference Anders and Deb Carlsson, owners of Narellan Pools Central Coast have achieved phenomenal success in their Narellan Pools business. Narellan Pools Managing Director, Chris Meyer said “There is only one word to best describe this year’s winner and that is, determination. I recognised their high level of integrity, sheer determination and a passion for success early on”

he annual Brisbane Water Police Paddle is on again in September.

The prestigious “Business of the Year” award is based on a strict objective criterion including; sales and delivery volume and growth, client experience, contribution to the brand, leadership in the Narellan Pools network and giving back to the community. Their focus is on delivering value to their customers, which in turn has ensured consistent growth, without compromising on quality and service. Anders said, “Receiving this award is such an honour and is possible because we have a team who are just as passionate and driven to provide the ultimate client experience, as we are”. Anders and Deb are active members in the local Central Coast community and proud supporters of Toowoon Bay SLSC Stingray Nippers, Shelly Beach SLSC and Kincumber Indoor Sports.

stolen and the young persons were placed under arrest and conveyed to Gosford Police Station. Police then attended a residence in Corella Ave, Narara, where they located a break an enter with further investigations locating further stolen property in bushland at Narara. All the property was confirmed by the owner as

being stolen from the break and enter. The young persons, a boy and a girl, were both subsequently charged with one count of aggravated break and enter dwelling in company steal under $60,000. Both were bail refused to front Woy Woy Children’s Court. Corrimal is a northern suburb in the city of Wollongong.

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The 2019 Paddle will take place on September 19, commencing from Ettalong and finishing at Gosford Sailing Club. The annual event is back for its seventh year and Brisbane

Water Police District welcomes any interested community members to take part. “We have all types of craft from surf boats, surf skis, kayaks, stand up paddle boards and surf boards involved,” said Brisbane Water Police District Commander, Superintendent Tony Joyce. The Paddle gets underway from 9:30am from the boat ramp on The Esplanade near the intersection of Kourong Pde and will see paddlers make a 12km one way trip to the sailing club. A water police vessel and surf lifesaving rescue craft will be deployed to provide an escort and assistance to participants with paddlers asked to plan ahead how they’ll return/retrieve their vehicles from Ettalong. The Paddle is free to enter, though participants are encouraged to make a donation to NSW Police Legacy through the Brisbane Water Paddle 2019 Go Fund Me campaign. There will be a barbecue upon completion. Source: Website, Aug 20 Brisbane Water Police District

Deceased driver’s body lost during recovery operation

SW Police have confirmed that the body of the motorist that drove off the Brooklyn Bridge into the Hawkesbury River on Monday, August 12, has been lost during a recovery operation. In a media statement it was confirmed that the body had been lost after divers who were attempting to surface with the body became caught in a current. After various two man dive team operations, the vehicle was located in thick mud at a depth of 22m, and a recovery operation commenced. Police say the operation

was undertaken in extreme conditions with virtually no visibility, strong currents and 11 degree water temperatures all impacting the operation. According to the statement, after initially retrieving the body from the vehicle, the dive team became separated after getting caught in a current and the diver who remained with the body struggled to surface given the conditions. After initially sinking back to the river floor, the diver with the deceased then became entangled in river debris and due to depth and air limitations, was forced to

At about 2:20pm on Wednesday, August 14, Police were on the M1 Pacific Mwy at Calga, when a grey 2005 Volkswagen Golf passed them travelling north. The mobile automatic number plate reader alerted Police that the vehicle was reported as stolen.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call

Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www1.police.nsw.gov.au Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Police caught up to the vehicle and stopped it near the on ramp at Kariong.

Source: Media releases, Aug 13-15 NSW Police Media

Source: Media statement, Aug 13 Brisbane Water Police District

Source: Website, Aug 15 Brisbane Water Police District

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he theft from Melbourne Storm officials has cast the Central Coast in a poor light. Storm Head Coach, Craig Bellamy and his son had their mobile phones and a wallet stolen during the recent Storm versus South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL game at Central Coast Stadium. Brisbane Water Police investigating the incident confirmed that it was both “disappointing and a terrible look for the Coast.” The incident has also tarnished what was a special game for the Coast with Umina local, Nicho Hynes, making his debut for the Storm that night.

Following inquiries confirming the vehicle to have been stolen from outside a residence in Carlingford earlier in the month, the driver was arrested and conveyed to Gosford Police Station. The man was subsequently charged with take and drive conveyance without consent of owner. He was bail refused to face Gosford Local Court.

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Storm officials robbed

abandon the body. A second dive team was immediately dispatched, but the body has so far not been located. The search continues this week. Police are also still appealing for witnesses and for anyone with dashcam vision of the initial incident, as their investigation continues. It is understood there are some witnesses who spoke to emergency services on the night but have not provided their details to police. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

Vehicle thief caught in the stolen vehicle 41-year-old Gorokan man has been arrested and charged with vehicle theft offences.

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Thieves that targetted the Storm’s Craig Bellamy and his son have cast the Coast in a poor light

Would be thief caught in the act

34-year-old Woy Woy man has been arrested for aggravated break and enter offences at Point Clare.

The man is also accused of forcing entry into secured vehicles on the property’s driveway and inside its garage. The man was then confronted by an elderly occupant who called upon another relative who confronted him, managing to talk to him until the Police arrived.

Between 1am and 6:30am on Monday, August 12, Police allege that the man broke into a residence at Bayline Dve, Point Clare.

He was arrested and conveyed to Gosford Police Station where he was duly charged with one count of aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence. He was bail refused to appear at Gosford Local Court. Source: Website, Aug 13 Brisbane Water Police District

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Hospital Auxiliary pre-dates the hospital it supports

osford Hospital Auxiliary recently celebrated 75 years of caring for the Central Coast community.

This is an extraordinary milestone for Central Coast Local Health District’s (CCLHD) oldest auxiliary, which predates the hospital it supports. “Gosford Hospital Auxiliary has a rich history, forming while Gosford Hospital was still under construction in 1944,” Cheryl Dennis, President of Gosford Hospital Auxiliary said. “It began as a passion project for locals so many years ago and we are proud to continue the tradition 75 years later. “It is always rewarding to see the difference our contributions make to patients, families and staff at Gosford Hospital,” she added. In the first 22 years of operation, from 1944 to 1966, some of the donations from Gosford Hospital Auxiliary included a skeleton doll, tea trolley, sewing machine, piano

and shrubs for the hospital garden. Funds were raised through street stalls, mah jong parties and a traymobile service. Today, donated items

purchased recently include vital signs monitors to measure the body’s most basic functions, doppler ultrasounds which monitor blood flow, and humidifiers that deliver warm and humidified respiratory

gasses to spontaneously breathing patients. These important pieces of state-of-the-art equipment have been made possible through raffles and monthly

stalls held in Gosford Hospital’s main entry foyer which sell a variety of goods like jams, pickles, cakes and handmade knitted items. Gosford Hospital Auxiliary’s

contribution over its 75 years has been significant, with records depicting a snapshot of this generosity, indicating that the group has raised more than $346,791 since 1998. “It is amazing to see how Gosford Hospital Auxiliary and its support has transformed over the years as medicine, technology and our community’s needs have evolved. “It is a testament to how integral the group is to the hospital and the Central Coast community,” Dr Andrew Montague, Chief Executive, CCLHD said. “We are incredibly lucky to have the Gosford Hospital Auxiliary as part of our team and we are grateful for the dedication, hard work and commitment of past and present members,” he added. Source: Media release, Aug 5 Central Coast Local Health District Media

Exhibition is turning a negative experience into a therapeutic tool

new art installation, Masks Unveiled, is being exhibited at Gosford Hospital. Masks Unveiled is a Coast Can Care wellness program supporting Central Coast adults diagnosed with cancer, their carers, family members and friends. Currently on display in the main corridor of the hospital on level 4, are over 50 radiation masks that have been decorated by cancer patients, carers, and hospital staff in their support for Dry

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Free suicide prevention awareness presentation

osford Regional C o m m u n i t y Services will host a free suicide prevention awareness presentation at Wyoming Community Centre on September 6.

The presentation is a LivingWorks Safe Talk program designed to alert community members to the signs that a person may be contemplating

suicide. The program teaches people how to recognise when someone is having suicidal thoughts and to respond in ways that link them with further suicide intervention help. Bookings for the program can be made through Lifeline. Source: Newsletter, Aug 9 Gosford Regional Community Services

Historical pictorial timeline installations erected

ew mementos chronicling some of Gosford Hospital’s 74 year history were unveiled to the public on August 16. A series of three pictorial timeline installations have been erected in the hospital’s new main entry courtyard, with the pillar like structures offering a glimpse at the

hospital’s long history through historic photographs. A spokesperson for the Central Coast Local Health District said the installations were a celebration of how far Gosford Hospital has come, as well as a tribute to all the people who helped make the hospital what it is now. Source: Website, Aug 16 Central Coast Health

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200km trek to raise awareness and $40,000 for Motor Neurone Disease

Dr Nik Davies with runners and special guests at the MiND OVER MATTER launch

group of Central Coast friends will embark on a 200km trek to help raise awareness, and $40,000, for Motor Neurone Disease. The group has called the fundraising event, MiND OVER MATTER, and is led by Dr Nik Davies, who sadly lost his father to the debilitating disease early in 2019. The 200km run will take place over five days, commencing on October 4 at Valentia Wharf in Sydney, and then culminating in a big finish at Somersby’s, Australian Reptile Park on October 8. The group convened for the event launch on August 8 out the front of the famous Ploddy the dinosaur statue at the Reptile Park. Speaking about why he decided on the 200km run, Dr Davies said the memory of his father prompted him to do something. “Sadly, on the first day of this year, my dad, Ian Stanley Davies, was taken by the

horrendous illness that is Motor Neurone Disease. “It is in his memory that we have taken up this challenge. “I never imagined that so many people would take up the challenge with me, and currently there are 10 of us running. “It’s amazing to see the whole community rallying behind us,” he said.

Motor Neurone Disease is the name given to a group of diseases in which the nerve cells, neurones, controlling the muscles that enable us to move, speak, breathe and swallow, undergo degeneration and die. It is estimated that there are presently more than 2,000 people with the disease in Australia.

Slightly more men than women are diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, most commonly in the 50 to 60 age group. MiND OVER MATTER is raising money through crowdfunding site Just Giving. Source: Media release, Aug 8 Nik Davies, MiND OVER MATTER fundraiser

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osford High School’s Premier E n s e m b l e performed at the Australian School

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Renovation works underway at Kincumber High School

number of renovation works are underway at Kincumber High School. “You may have noticed there have been a number of upgrades made to various areas around the school during the holidays,” said Principal, Brent Walker. “The courtyard, adjoining the HSIE and Mathematics faculties, has been renovated and is nearing completion. “This area will become a focal point of the school and was used to host a barbeque for the guests of our recent

NAIDOC assembly. “The school will commence its environmental program to move all its lighting over to LED shortly. “This will have considerable environmental benefit and it is estimated to save the school approximately $40,000 annually on utilities costs. “This money can then be spent on supporting student learning in the classroom,” Walker said. Source: Newsletter, Jul 31 Brent Walker, Kincumber High School

Copacabana Public School are into quarter finals of the Northern NSW/Sydney Metro PSSA AFL Knockout Competition

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o p a c a b a n a Public School has progressed to Round 6 of the PSSA AFL Knockout Competition for the Northern NSW/ Sydney Metro area.

School Principals raise concerns with private hospital developer

osford Public School Principal, Brad Lewis, has assured the school community that the school’s concerns regarding development works at Gosford Private Hospital have not fallen on deaf ears.

In the school’s latest newsletter, Lewis confirmed he, along with the Principal of Henry Kendall High School, Andrew Backhouse, had met with representatives of the developer to discuss how proposed works would impact their school communities

given their proximity to the hospital site. “At this meeting, both Mr Backhouse and I raised some of the concerns which I’m sure our community shares, that is, the impact of the development on traffic flow (particularly along Faunce St) and the safety of our students during the construction period. “Our concerns were presented strongly and were received with an appropriate level of appreciation and understanding. “I was able to walk down to the site with our representative and can assure our community that the development will not

border our school property, with proposed works being confined to the bottom corner of Faunce St and Racecourse Rd, giving a significant buffer zone between our school and the works,” Lewis said. Lewis said he was also provided with a timeline of the proposed works, with the Development Application in question currently scheduled to be lodged in September (not guaranteed), with all associated documentation made available for the public to comment on, once lodged. Source: Newsletter, Aug 15 Brad Lewis, Gosford Public School

Their progression comes off the back of an excellent performance in Round 5 against Cherrybrook Public School. Principal, Lisa Lewis, said Copacabana played brilliantly in their match, adjusting to the full size field to run out victors,

7.7.49 to 2.7.19. “Both sides displayed excellent sportsmanship in tiring conditions, whilst being cheered on by lots of support from parents of each school. “It is a tremendous achievement for a small school to make it this far.

“They will now play Kings Langley Public School in the quarter finals of the state knockout. “Well done boys,” Lewis said.

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Crossroads Chamber Music Festival returns

he Crossroads Chamber Music Festival is returning to Green Point for its 12th instalment this September.

A brand new string quartet, made up of musicians of international acclaim, a stunning hand crafted Kawai grand piano, and the ambience of Greenway Memorial Chapel are all on the bill for this

year’s festival, which will take place over the weekend of September 7-8. Directing the festival is Charmian Gadd, internationally acclaimed violinist and violist who hails from Ourimbah. Gadd has been involved in the festival for many years, but 2019 will be her last. She plans to announce her Director successor, as well as the new string quartet at the event, which is being

supported by the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. “Come and celebrate the extraordinary musician that is Charmain Gadd and her love of chamber music, with six concerts over two days, including two solo piano recitals, three string chamber music concerts, and a brass ensemble featuring Sydney Symphony Associate Principal Trumpet and Co-Patron of Crossroads Chamber Music

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Sustainable House Day at Narara Ecovillage

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History Week Open Day and new exhibition

risbane Water Historical Society will offer a look back at the region’s lumbering industry with its upcoming Broad Axes and Bullock Bells exhibition.

The display will open at the Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum from September 1 and will incorporate a number of photographs from Central Coast Library Services’ photographic collection

documenting the region’s timber industry. The exhibition will also coincide with the Society’s History Week Open Day, which takes place at the Museum on September 7. The Open Day will feature guest speaker, Emeritus Professor Richard Waterhouse from the University of Sydney’s School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry. Source: Email, Aug 15 Sue Chidgey, Brisbane Water Historical Society

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best of the romantic sounds of the strings repertoire with the Conservatorium lining up a number of celebrated strings players to perform. “We have lined up fabulous soloists, including Charmian Gadd (violin), James Wannan (viola), Karina Hollands (violin) and Caroline Hobbs

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Animal Care Facility nominated as an ‘outstanding animal shelter’ finalist

he Central Coast Animal Care Facility at Erina has been nominated as an ‘outstanding animal shelter’ finalist in the Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards. The national award is a platform to showcase excellence and innovation in rescue, and attracts more than 1,000 entries, with winners to be announced at the Awards Ceremony on September 12. Council Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said the announcement demonstrates the quality of service provided by this facility. “The facility at Erina is run by a group of dedicated animal lovers working to secure loving

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homes for rescue animals and advocate for responsible pet ownership,” Cox said. The Central Coast has two Animal Care Facilities located at Charmhaven and Erina. Council works closely with these facilities to reunite lost pets with their owners and find surrendered pets a new home. Council maintains a program of responsible pet ownership to encourage owners to microchip, register and desex their pets. The program helps promote projects that encourage responsible pet ownership and aims to reduce euthanasia rates and dog attacks. Source: Media release, Aug 15 Central Coast Council Media

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Inaugural MakersFest to be held

Community Gardens open to the public

o celebrate C o m m u n i t y Garden Week, several Central Coast Community Gardens are opening their gates and inviting everyone to visit from September 7 to 15.

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he SparkCC Makerspace will hold its inaugural MakersFest on August 24. SparkCC is a diverse not-forprofit community of makers centred on their purpose built

facility at Davids Cl, Somersby. Members are known as Sparkers and through the Makerspace, have access to a variety of tools and equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, an electronics station and a CNC routing table, to bring their

projects to life. Sparkers regularly meet at the makerspace to collaborate on projects, socialise and help one another in learning new skills. Source: Media release, Aug 6 Noel Plummer, SparkCC

The open day events provide a great opportunity for the whole family to see what’s over the back fence and explore their local Community Garden. The program also includes workshops and demonstrations, plant sales, and morning teas so that visitors can ‘have-a-cuppa’ with their local Community Garden Group members and find out how to get involved. Mayor Jane Smith said Central Coast Council proudly support community gardens and provide 14 parcels of land on the Coast to enable these valued spaces that promote active and connected lifestyles for our community. “Community gardens provide inclusive and welcoming

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places for residents of all ages and abilities. “They are places to socialise and meet new people, be active in the fresh air whilst learning new skills and growing your own organic produce. “They also provide the perfect place for people that want to garden but don’t have the time, space or resources at home. “Community Garden Groups are made up of committed and enthusiastic residents that provide an appreciated voluntary service in managing and maintaining each garden and demonstrate our

community spirit,” Mayor Smith said. Participating gardens in the former Gosford Local Government Area are: Kariong Eco Garden, Wyoming Community Garden, Kincumber Eco Garden, Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden, Green Point ‘The Community Patch’ Garden, East Gosford Community Garden and Point Clare Community Garden. A full program of events is available on Council’s website. Source: Media release, Aug 19 Central Coast Council Media

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Social Justice group to hold a Let’s Talk Social and Environmental Justice Day

entral Coast for Social Justice will hold a Let’s Talk Social and Environmental Justice Day in Gosford on August 31.

The event will be held from 10:30am to 4pm at Gosford Anglican Church with a number of guest speakers signing on to educate attendees about the latest goings on in key social/environmental justice issues gripping Australia, and to facilitate discussion about them. The first topic to be discussed will be Australia’s refugee policy (onshore and off), with Refugee Action Coalition Sydney’s, Ian Rintoul, and former Manus and Nauru refugee caseworker, Nicole Judge, both speaking, as well as an unidentified refugee who wishes to tell his own story.

This will be followed by a screening of the documentary, Manus. Attendees and event organisers will then break for lunch before the second topic, global and local issues of social and environmental justice, gets underway at 1:30pm. Speakers covering this topic are: Community Environment Network (CEN) Chairperson, Hale Adasal; Stop Wallarah 2 campaigner, Mike Campbell; Nature Conservation Council campaigner, Jacqui Mumford; Central Coast Community Energy’s Jo Muller; and, CEN’s Sam Willis. The day will conclude with a screening of the film, Spirit Land. Entry to the event is via a gold coin donation. Source: Media release, Aug 12 Shayne Davey, Central Coast for Social Justice

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Ten gardens will be opened to the public as part of Gardens Competition

10 of the Coast’s most stunning gardens will be opened to the public this September

en of the Coast’s most breathtaking gardens will be opened to the public as part of the Gosford District Open Gardens Competition. A brand new gardening event for the region, a committee of

nine enthusiastic gardeners approached Central Coast Council to get the competition up and running, with the 10 gardens to be opened over the weekend of September 28-29. Committee President, Dot Kite, said locals were welcome to come along to inspect their local garden on either day.

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“Visitors at open days can gather ideas to take home and incorporate into their own gardens or simply to visit and be amazed at the diversity and flair evident in the gardens on show. “The garden owners will be in attendance to give firsthand information on growing the plants that are to be seen in their gardens and to answer any garden related questions that foster the love of gardening,” Kite said. Each open garden is unique

with no two featured gardens being the same in size, scope, or planting, making it a truly unique experience for locals that opt to visit more than one garden. The event will help support the campaign to see an Elsie’s Retreat palliative care hospice built on the Coast. Source: Media release, Aug 9 Dot Kite, Gosford District Open Gardens Committee

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Be inspired! on the weekend of 28th & 29th September visit 10 inspirational gardens * Pearl Beach, 61 Crystal Ave. - sculptures * Umina Beach, 34 Alexandra St. - colour * Long Jetty, 89 Tuggerah Pde. - tropical * Terrigal, 6 Lady Penrhyn Cl.- succulents plus * Kariong, 233 Central Cst. Hwy - giant rockery * Mardi,16 Freshwater Dr.- small but clever * Ourimbah, 746 Dog Trap Rd. - bromeliads * Niagara Park, 6 Bouvardia St. - foliage colour * Palmdale, 269 Palmdale Rd. - Aussie bush * Forresters Beach, 21 Lavinia St. - design

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST FRIDAY, AUG 23

Central Coast Kids in The Sydney Hotshots, WEDNESDAY, AUG 28 Need Trivia Night Diggers at the Entrance, Peter Williams Medium Central Coast Domestic Inspired by Lyzer, Ticketed, 8pm Live, Violence Update: General Mingara Recreation Club, Open Day: Turn of the Laycock Street Theatre, Practice Education Session, Ticketed, 6:30pm Seasons, Ticketed, 7pm The Hunter New England The Rotary Club Of Narara Ecovillage, and Central Coast Primary Stepping Out Wyong Tuggerah - Come Health Network, Ticketed, Ticketed, 10am Tap-Dancing Comedy With Celebrate our 70th Birthday, 6pm - 9pm Havana Nights Vol. 5, Two Left Feet, Wyong Golf Club, Coast Bar & Restaurant,, The Art House Wyong, THURSDAY, AUG 29 Ticketed, 6pm Ticketed, 6:30pm Ticketed, 23 - 24/08, Troubadour Folk Club 2pm & 8pm Council Pop Up, SUNDAY, SEP 1 Kejaffi, Scottish and Irish Lakehaven Shopping Leaving Jackson: The Fiddle and guitar trio, Centre, 10am - 12pm Father’s Day Lunch, Johnny Cash & June Carter St. Lukes Hall Woy Woy, yourvoiceourcoast.com Ocean Beach Hotel, Show, Ticketed, 7pm 12pm - 3pm Laycock Street Theatre FRIDAY, AUG 30 Australia vs NZ Wine Auditorium, Ticketed, 4341 2322 Roy Orbison & Buddy www.obhotel.com.au Tasting, 7:30pm The Entrance Lake House, Holly: 2 Course Dinner MONDAY, SEP 2 Central Coast Ukulele And Ticketed - Booking’s & Show, Diggers Folk Festival, Required, at The Entrance, 4 Week Communication The Diggers at the 2:30pm - 4:30pm Course, Ticketed, 6:30pm Entrance, 23/08 - 25/08, Erina Leagues Club, 4332 3399 Camel Races, Varying times each day 6pm 8pm Gosford Showground, Tuggerah Lakes U3A : A Smoke Stack Rhino: 3pm - 9pm Kevin Bloody Wilson: Play Readers’ Presentation Doom Boogie Tour, F.U.P.C Tour 2019, by our Play Readers’ Group Coast Hotel Budgewoi, SUNDAY, AUG 25 Central Coast Leagues & Morning tea, Ticketed, 7pm Club, The Sydney Welsh Choir, The Entrance/Long Jetty Ticketed, 8pm SATURDAY, AUG 24 Auditorium of Wyong RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm Christian Community WEDNESDAY, SEP 4 Possum Magic, School, Ticketed, Laycock Street Community 2:30pm Theatre, Ticketed, Avoca Beachside Markets, 30 & 31/08, 10am & 12pm Heazlett Park Foreshore, Sessions 9am - 2pm Songs of Paul Simon -

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

Blues On The Mountain - A Great Night Of Blues, Soul & Rock N Roll, Mangrove Mountain Hall, Ticketed, 6pm www.trybooking.com/ZUVE

Concertante Ensemble: Romance, Greenway Chapel, Ticketed, 2:30pm

MONDAY, AUG 26 RunNation Film Festival 2019, Event Cinema Westfield Tuggerah, Ticketed, 28/08 & 01/09 LinkedInLocal Central Coast, The Tame Fox, Free Registrations Required, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Australia’s first-ever one shot feature film - Watch the Sunset, Avoca Picture Theatre, Ticketed, 7pm

TUESDAY, AUG 27 U2 Elevation Show, Ocean Beach Hotel, Free entry, 8:30pm 4341 2322 COSS Connections Guided Bird Walk, Rumbalara Reserve, Ticketed, 8am - 11am 4349 4756 MakerFest Open Day, SparkCC Makerspace, 10am

The Lost Bird Found project - Bird Making Workshop, Peninsula Community Centre, Free Register Online, 10:30am - 4pm Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce - Annual General Meeting, Wyong Race Club, 6:30pm

SATURDAY, AUG 31

Sydney Comedy Club, The Entertainment Grounds, Ticketed, 6pm - 11pm The Swinging Sixties, Central Coast Leagues Club, 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

Wildplant Community Nursery Sale, CEN Office Ourimbah, 9am - 12pm The Hits of the Crooner, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm Saturday Night Spectacular: Marina Prior, The Royal Hotel Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm School Spring Fair, Central Coast Grammar School, Free entry, 9am - 4pm Bonsai Open: A Premier Bonsai Event, Mingara Recreation Club, 9am - 5pm Acting Masterclass for Actors & Singers with John Bell Ao Obe, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 1pm - 3:30pm Nathan Cavaleri “Demons” National Tour, The Rhythm Hut, Ticketed, 6:30pm

Central Coast Concert Band: Sounds of Spring, Gosford RSL Club, Ticketed, 1pm

TUESDAY, SEP 10

SATURDAY, SEP 14 COSS Connections Guided Bush Walk, Kincumber Mountain Reserve, Ticketed, 9am - 12pm, 4349 4756 habitatforwildlife@cen.org.au

Rainbow’s End, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 10/09 7:30pm, 11/09 - 10am 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong.com.au

Grandma Moses Art Competition and Exhibition, Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, On from 10/09 - 12/09 Entries close 23/08 centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/grandmamoses

Night and Day - The Doris and Shirley Show, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

The Entrance Food & Wine Festival, The Entrance Lake House, Ticketed, 11am - 9pm Girls Night Out with Comedy Hypnotist Wayne Donnelly, Central Coast Leagues Club - Parkview Room, Ticketed, 8:30pm

Bellbirds Charity - Glitz

Let’s Talk Social And & Glam Dinner Dance, Enviromental Justice Day, Avoca Beach Surf Club, Gosford Anglican Church, Ticketed, 7pm 10:30pm - 4pm

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Linton Gardens Premier Bridal Fair 2019, Linton Gardens, Free entry, 10am - 2pm Night and Day The Doris and Shirley Show, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

Global Climate strike, Gosford Waterfront Park, 12pm - 2pm 0413933244 ccacfbranch@gmail.com

Halekulani View Club Supports The Smith Family - Meeting, Lunch & Guest Speaker, All Welcome, 11am

2019 Gosford Art Prize, SATURDAY, SEP 21 Gosford Regional Gallery, Free entry, 14/09 - 3/11, 9:30am - 4pm Inside a Rainbow Family Day Out, Gosford Showground, 11am - 5pm Alliance Française Conversation Group: Come and practice your French at any level, Erina Leagues Club, First attendance is free, 10am – 12pm

Gosford World Vision Club: THURSDAY, SEP 12 Fashion Parade And Open Day at Living SUNDAY, SEP 15 Afternoon Tea, Choice Alloura Waters, My Kids Market Central Presbyterian Church Songs Of The North: 1 Murna Road, Gosford, Ticketed, Coast, Scholastic Sports Sydney 1:30pm - 4pm Stadium Terrigal, 9am 10am - 12pm 12pm Symphony Fellows in 5353 5901 Central Coast Cactus & www.livingchoice.com.au Concert, Succulent club: 4th Annual Red Carpet The Art House Theatre, Spring Sales Day, Day! R U OK? Day Ticketed, 7:30pm Charmhaven Community Ettalong Diggers, Toukley Presbyterian 4335 1485 Hall, 9am - 1pm 9:30am 1:30pm Church Hall, www.thearthousewyong.com.au 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Sustainable House FREE Family Movie Night Road Safety - On the How to Train Your Dragon, FRIDAY, SEP 13 Open Day, Narara Ecovillage, Peninsula Recreation Road 65Plus, Free - Booking’s required, Precinct Club Umina, Free 9:30am - 4:30pm Booking’s Required, Wyoming Public School 10am, 4350 5387 50th Anniversary, MONDAY, SEP 16 Wyoming Public School, FRIDAY, SEP 6 Fundraising Trivia Night For 10am - 2pm, Evening Stars: The Prevention Of Cruelty Commemorative Path Tuggerah Lakes U3A Jane Rutter & Peter To Animals, Opening w/ Emma presents a Talk on Everglades Country Club Cousens in Concert, McBride - 10:30am ‘The Wyong Estate (Alison Woy Woy, 6pm The Art House Theatre, Homestead), History Week Open Day, Ticketed, 8pm The Entrance/Long Jetty Henry Kendall Cottage and THURSDAY, SEP 19 4335 1485 RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm Historical Museum, www.thearthousewyong.com.au 11am - 2pm Aussie Nightmarkets, The Entertainment Grounds, SUNDAY, SEP 8 5pm - 10pm Handmade on the Coast, SATURDAY, SEP 7 Woy Woy Wharf, Hair: The Original Tribal 9am - 2pm

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

FRIDAY, SEP 20

Doug Parkinson’s Ultimate Tribute to Joe Cocker, The Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8:30pm 4343 0111 www.ettalongdiggers.com

2019 Spring Fair, BlueWave Living 6 Kathleen Street, 9am - 1pm 4344 2599 bluewaveliving.org.au

SUNDAY, SEP 22

The Wyong District Garden and Horticultural Competition Open Day, Free entry, 10am - 4pm, Entries close 27/08, Presentation Day 18/09, 2pm - Council Building Wyong, 4392 3271, To receive a copy of the list email fabill@bigpond.com

Freedom & Equality Phoenix Quartet: A Rock Musical, ABC Friends Invite You Concert Of Identity, The Art House Wyong, To Meet Balance And Harmony, Ticketed, Sharon Carleton, Greenway Chapel 460 Central Coast Leagues Multiple Screening’s Avoca Dr, Ticketed, 4335 1485 Club, Ticketed, 6pm 2:30Pm - 4:30Pm, thearthousewyong.com.au/ RSVP 0400213514 whats-on/hair PCMUSIC.NET ross.mcgowen61@gmail.com

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RSL Club holds Community Appreciation Night

osford RSL Club honoured over 30 community groups and initiatives during its Annual Community Appreciation Night on July 25.

“Gosford RSL would like to acknowledge and thank the hard work and dedication of the 30 local community groups, youth programs, sporting clubs and community initiatives delivered in 2018/2019,” said Gosford RSL Club’s Marketing and Functions Manager, Jacquie Miller. “Clubs have always played an important role in local communities through the ClubGrants scheme, sponsorships and in kind donations. “Gosford RSL has supported and developed ongoing relationships with many local groups,” she added. The night saw over 200 guests with representatives from all the programs, groups, associations and key community leaders coming together to celebrate the past year. The following groups were

honoured on the night: Gosford RSL Sub Branch (celebrating 100 years), Gosford RSL’s Max Potential Youth Leadership Program, The Central Coast Kokoda Youth Challenge, Little Wings Rescue Helicopter, Top Blokes Foundation, Save our Kids from Suicide, Coast Shelter, Ronald McDonald House Gosford, Creating Chances, Terrigal Marine Rescue, National Servicemen’s Association of Australia, National Service 1951-72 ReEnactment Inc, Gosford Tigers Junior AFL Club, Gosford Netball Association, Central Coast Waves Basketball, Gosford City Football Club, Central Coast Seagulls Rugby Club, Central Coast Academy of Sport Cycling Program, Kariong United Football Club, Rotary Club of Gosford West, Rotary Club of Gosford North, Probus Club of Gosford Blue Waters, Central Coast Football Referees Association, CoastAbility, Twilight Achievers Toastmasters and Sports Central Coast. Source: Media release, Aug 19 Jacquie Miller, Gosford RSL Club

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Hudsons Circus now performing at Gosford

he Big Top of Hudsons Circus is gracing the grounds of Gosford’s Leagues Club Field for the first and potentially last time. The curtain will be drawn with the classic circus with a modern twist which is set to wow audiences until their final performance on August 25. The field has been home to travelling circuses for the past 30 years and has also played host to a range of other visiting attractions, but the site was earmarked for a major redevelopment into a nature inspired regional play space and associated amenities in 2018. Hudsons Circus Owner Operator, Shane Lennon, said he had been keen to bring the circus to the Central Coast for years but was never able to secure the field for the coveted January summer holiday season. “We’re really excited to be on the Coast. “I’ve always wanted to bring the circus to Gosford and when I heard this could be our last shot, I jumped at the chance,” Lennon said. While their inaugural Gosford season is under way, Lennon did say it was a shame that the site would no longer be available as there was no other alternative site quite like it anywhere else on the Coast. While the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation’s plans for the site suggest the redeveloped field area will be set aside as an open physical playspace, there is potential for it to still accommodate circuses and other attractions. “It would be fantastic if there was an area in the new development to cater for well-

run circuses. “Circuses play a huge part in drawing people to the Gosford area during the holidays as well as for day trips,” Lennon said. Despite it being a bittersweet occasion for his team, Lennon said his crew were determined to go out with a bang, with a jampacked line-up of daring and wonderous acts set to remind the people of Gosford about just how magical a trip to the circus can be.

All the classic acts including clowns, acrobats, contortionists, fire dancers and jugglers will all be returning and for adrenaline lovers, the Amazing Globe of Death, which sees a team of stunt riders make a series of death-defying rotations inside a compact metal globe, is also making an appearance, including 7-year-old rider Hudson, the circus’ namesake. The Rolando Trapeze Troupe will also take to the Big Top.

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They count the triple somersault amongst their repertoire, one of the most visually stunning and difficult to perform trapeze acts. The circus’ animal acts which include Arabian Camels, South East Asian Water Buffalo, llamas and ponies are also returning. Source: Interview, Aug 7 Shane Lennon, Hudson Circus Dilon Luke, Journalist

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PAGE 26 22 AUGUST 2019 ARTS & CULTURE CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

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

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

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

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CENTRAL COAST HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

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. Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau services. 9.45pm at Erina Bay and Wyong 4340 1724 info@sympnonycentralcoast.com

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World champion surfer wins his fourth Australian title

amberal’s vision impaired world champion surfer, Matt Formston, won his fourth Australian title on August 18 at the 2019 Nudie Adaptive Surfing Titles at Tweed Coast. Clean 2ft waves greeted competitors for the final day of the Titles, with Formston easily showing why he is a reigning world champion with a clean

sweep of his division, with a final posting of 10.75. In the final, Formston was up against Kirk Watson, but was again able to take command of the round, first besting Watson’s 6.05 in the semifinal with a 12.25, and then again in the final, with an 11.75 to Watson’s 6.15. Source: Media release, Aug 18 Surfing NSW Media

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Nicho Hynes realises his life long dream

ormer Umina Bunnies player, Nicho Hynes, made his National Rugby League debut in front of a huge home crowd on August 10, when the Melbourne Storm met the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Central Coast Stadium. Nicho grew up in Umina, and family and friends watched on with pride as he realised a lifelong dream when he pulled on the number 22 jersey for the Storm to play his maiden NRL game as stand-in fullback. For Nicho, the journey to the NRL was not an easy one. The debutant almost called it quits as a down on his luck 21-year-old. He’d just signed with the Mackay Cutters and made the move to Queensland. It was his first time living away from home, money was tight, he couldn’t find steady work and he’d just broken up with his partner. It was a dark time for Nicho. He was tossing up whether to throw in the towel until a phone call from his older brother Wade, convinced him to keep at it. “He told me there was no way I could quit and he reminded me of 5-year-old me who had a dream of playing in the NRL. “So I stuck it out,” Nicho said. That determination led to a call up with the Sunshine Coast Falcons, the Storm’s feeder club, in the Intrust Super Cup, and in May, 209, he put pen to paper on a one year deal with the Storm. It was fitting then that his brother was given the honour of presenting Nicho his debut jersey during a ceremony hosted by the Storm the day before the game. Nicho said he couldn’t have made it to the NRL without the support of his family and friends. “When I heard the game was going to be on the Coast I called my brother and told him I was going to make myself get picked for that game and that was the goal and I got to go out there and do it. “We’ve jumped so many hurdles to get to this day and I’m so happy we got to share the moment together. “To all my best mates who could and couldn’t attend, you guys have been in my corner since day one and have never doubted me when other people have. “You never gave up hope and

go on to win that game 2616 thanks in no small part to Nicho, who made 17 runs and two tackle busts. With his debut behind him, Nicho said he’s now focusing on his training in the hopes of making another appearance for the Storm in the near future. “I still can’t believe I got to turn my childhood dream into a reality and I’m looking forward to giving it my all with the Storm. “I’ll be forever grateful to have pulled on the purple jersey,” he said. this day is just as much yours as it is mine. “It was the best day of my life easily and to do it in front of my hometown who never doubted

me and always believed in me, there’s no words to describe that feeling,” Nicho said. Making his debut that little bit sweeter, the Storm would

Source: Media release, photos and video, Aug 13 Brittany Deaton, Melbourne Storm Interview, Aug 13 Nicho Hynes, Melbourne Storm

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Crusaders win Men’s NSW championship in final seconds

moment of sporting history was made at Terrigal’s Breakers’ Indoor Sports Stadium over the weekend of August 17-18 when the Central Coast Crusaders Championship Men’s team won their inaugural Spalding NSW Senior Waratah League Championship title. The Central Coast Crusaders Championship Men’s team qualified for the grand finals after beating the Maitland Mustangs in front of a sold out crowd at the stadium on August 17. In a closely contested game, the Crusaders prevailed over their archrivals winning 82-71, to qualify for the grand final against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles the following day. The Crusaders commenced the game on the front foot, scoring the first 9 points before Manly were able to respond by getting their first points on the

teams equal with only oneminute remaining. The Crusaders were given one last opportunity to finish the game in front and with only seconds left on the clock, were able to take possession of the ball and remain composed with Mitch Rueter taking the final shot. The audience sat in anticipation to see if this was the championship deciding shot. Despite it looking to be just that shot, the ball somehow did not go in but the Crusaders’ Cal Jenkins was able to reposition himself in the literal last seconds of the game to tip it in and secure the Club’s first ever Men’s Waratah League Championship in front of a jubilant home crowd that flooded onto the court to celebrate the win alongside the team. Source: Media release, Aug 19 Amanda Marjanovic, Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium Photo: Narelle Spangher

The Crusaders Championship Men’s team with their Waratah League shield

board. The Crusaders were able

to hold on to their lead for most of the game but the Sea

Eagles continually closed in on the Crusaders’ lead and in the

final five minutes of the match, Manly were able to bring both

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Cycling sisters win medals

acMasters Beach residents, sisters and Central Coast Cycling Club members, Anya and Liliya Tatarinoff, have had great success over the past month.

TIDE CHART FORT DENISON

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

Time - Height(m)

0614 0.52 1240 1.41 THU 1846 0.65

23 FRI

0258 1.18 0852 0.61 SUN 1534 1.52 2222 0.57 0020 0.32 0618 1.34 WED 1158 0.43 1829 1.87 0244 0.07 0847 1.59 SAT 1438 0.22 2100 1.99 0500 0.23 1115 1.65 TUE 1725 0.34 2333 1.59

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

Hundreds turn up for One Last Skate

undreds of locals made the trip to Erina Ice Arena on August 18 to take part in One Last Skate.

One Last Skate was a community event held by Arena staff in light of the Arena’s closure for urgent building works to remove potentially dangerous external cladding. Hundreds turned up throughout the day to have one final go on the region’s only ice rink, with many representing community groups and sporting codes that utilise the Arena bearing signs and placards expressing their fondness for the venue and

Anya recently contested the Cyclocross Championships in Victoria, where she placed second. Liliya competed in the Under 15’s NSW Road Race at Newcastle and came away with a bronze. The girls’ father, Mark

Tatarinoff, said Anya only took up cyclocross at the beginning of this year making her silver medal all the more exciting. “Somehow, we ended up at the Australian CX Championships and she came away with a silver national medal. “It was a super hard course, very technical. “Much harder than we saw in the NSW rounds. “Anya (and I) learned lots,” Tatarinoff said. Source: Website, Aug 10 Sport Central Coast

their sadness at its closure. Building owners, Leandlease, have confirmed that the Arena will be closed for an unknown period, and Lendlease 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. Source: Websites, Aug 18 Erina Ice Arena Lucy Wicks MP Media release, Jul 24 Jay Pleass, Lendlease

Anya Tatarinoff (first from left) on the Cyclocross Championship podium

Southern and Ettalong United claim the 2019 League Championship

he final round of the Central Coast Unity Bank Women’s League (UBL) saw Southern and Ettalong United claim the 2019 League Championship after an emphatic 7-nil win over Kincumber. Ettalong went into Round 18 of the UBL knowing a single point would be enough to secure them the championship and they approached last Sunday’s clash with Kincumber full of confidence. After falling to just their second defeat of the season in Round 17, the Lionesses were determined not to let another opportunity to secure the championship slip through their fingers as they started the match in red-hot form. Elsewhere, Gosford City beat

Kariong United 3-nil, to secure their spot in this weekend’s major semi-final. With a top-four position already secured, Gosford City entered Sunday’s final match of the regular season knowing that a win could possibly bump them up into second position and a spot in the major semifinal.] A massive 3-2 victory over league leaders Ettalong the previous weekend saw Gosford City enter Sunday’s clash with Kariong full of confidence. Gosford City’s focus now shifts to this weekend’s elimination semi-final with Umina United on Sunday afternoon at Pluim Park. Strangely enough, both Gosford City and Umina will also compete in the elimination final for reserve grade in the earlier match, with first grade

kicking off at 2:30pm. Other results from Round 18 saw Umina United beat East Gosford 3-2, Kanwal beat Terrigal 2-nil and Toukley beat Woongarrah 1-nil. The result sees East Gosford’s, Terrigal’s, Kincumber’s and Kariong’s seasons come to an end with Ettalong, Kanwal, Gosford City and Umina United all contesting this weekend’s semi-finals, all taking place at Pluim Park. Despite Ettalong having already secured the championship via points/goal difference the semi-finals will be a matter of pride for the three other clubs and the battle for second place will be hotly contested. Source: Website, Aug 21 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

Promoted Premier League clubs qualify for play offs

he penultimate round (Round 21) of Central Coast Football’s 2019 Battlewin Premier League (BPL) competition has answered a number of questions but also asked several others. The first matter to be settled was the composition of the top five, with Woongarrah, Killarney District, Terrigal, Wyoming and SouthernEttalong now all guaranteed finalists. Also decided are the two relegated clubs, with Gosford City and Toukley now returning to Division One after seven and four seasons respectively in the Premier League.

While the make up of the top five has been decided, the order in which they finish will go right down to the wire, with just four points separating first and fifth places. The Wyoming versus Killarney District fixture drew the biggest crowd in many years to Alan Davidson Park, Wyoming, in what was a crucial match for both sides, with Wyoming still needing points to secure their spot in the finals, and Killarney potentially able to claim the title if they secured the win and based off other results in the round. Wyoming won the match via an extra time penalty and cemented their place in the semi-finals joining Woongarrah, the first time ever

that both promoted clubs have qualified for the play-offs in their first season up. The challenge now is to try and escape the sudden death elimination semi-final. To do so they’ll need to beat a confident Kanwal on Sunday. Elsewhere, Terrigal put the boot into Toukley taking a 10-1 win over the soon to be relegated Gunners at Harry Moore Oval. Other results for Round 21 saw Woongarrah beat Southern and Ettalong United 1-nil, Kanwal beat Berkeley Vale 3-nil, The Entrance beat Avoca 2-1 and East Gosford beat Gosford City 2-nil. Source: Website, Aug 20 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

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Terrigal Trojans will be contesting all five major semi-finals

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.

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

The Terrigal Trojans have had a killer season across all divisions and will be looking for glory come the major semi-finals

Terrigal showed just the right he final Round of the semi-final in two weeks’ time Central Coast Rugby against Terrigal with renewed form leading into the finals series. Union Competition confidence. It was also a pleasing hit out The Lakes will work hard this saw Gosford, Terrigal, for Gosford and they will be week at training to prepare for Ourimbah and The Lakes ready for next week’s minor their minor semi-final against Competitors in the inaugural Woy Woy mixed bowls competition confirmed as the Premier semi-final against The Lakes. Gosford this weekend. 1 finalists for 2019.

Terrigal easily accounted for Other results from the round The Match of the Day at The Lakes by 60 points to 14 saw Woy Woy defeat Kariong Gosford Showground saw at Slade Park in their Round 18 35 to 31 and Hornsby beat Warnervale 41 to 35. Ourimbah outlast Gosford and fixture. Terrigal were in front on the In a coup for the Terrigal run out winners by 40 points scoreboard early on and by Trojans, they’ll22. be contesting to 29. aboard Central Coast Marine Rescue has towed boat semi-finals was then halftime had jumpedThe to 29rescue all five major with aIt wassix-metre an even struggle half-cabin locate and secure two runabout onlead. assigned to their points to 14 Under 19’s, President’s throughout, withwith both two teams people large logs deemed hazards to safe board from south of the Rip Cup, Women’s 7’s and Premier around the Rip They continuednavigation on in this seen having a share of the lead at Bridge to Davistown. Bridge area.1 and Premier 2 teams all Thetimes motor had failed Sunday, very good form and posted a various throughout the on The logs were located. One was June 7, at around 9:15am, and the cut. further 31 points in the second asmaking 80 minutes. described “huge”. they required help to get back to They were placed ashore for stanza while the home side Ourimbah, this win, got the rampwith adjacent to Davistown removal by Council. Source: Public back intoWharf. the winning ways, were unable to respond withMedia release, 8 release, June Aug 2015 Media 19 The tow was completed by Ron Cole, Marine Rescue any points. and will Howes, go into the Larry Thomson, Central Mr Al Mrmajor Karl Liepa, Mr NSW Central Coast Coast Unit

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