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osford is on its way to becoming a world class health, research and education precinct, with work starting this week on a new $72.5M facility at Gosford Hospital.

The facility has been a long time in the planning and will be jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments and the University of Newcastle. It will include a Clinical School to support the education and training of doctors and nurses, and a Research Institute to develop new approaches to integrated care. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, Member of the Legislative Council, Taylor Martin, and University of Newcastle Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement and Partnerships), Professor Kevin Hall, were on site on Wednesday, September 4, to announce the beginning of construction. Wicks, who has been at the forefront of negotiations on the facility, said it would help position the Coast as a region of choice for education, training and clinical research. “This is a huge achievement for our region, boosting our local economy, creating more jobs for people on the Central Coast and giving our students the opportunity to study and live in Gosford,” she said. “We know that universities can transform local economies and help drive future job growth and opportunities.” Martin said the Institute would drive further investment in health and research and

An artist’s impression of the new facility at Gosford Hospital

be a key part of the region’s economic growth. “The facility will help attract and retain healthcare professionals, offering opportunities for training and clinical experience closer to home, while improving health outcomes through research conducted on site,” he said. The Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute is a partnership between the University of Newcastle and the Central Coast Local Health District, and Prof Hall said it was just one step in a staged approach by the university to

develop the region as a centre of excellence in education. “Students who are training to become the next doctors, nurses and allied health clinicians will learn the most modern techniques and wellresearched clinical practices, working alongside world leaders in their field,” Hall said. Director of the facility will be Professor Nicholas Goodwin, a social scientist who has worked for the past 25 years in the field of health services research, management and policy. In 2011, he founded the

International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) and became its first CEO in March, 2013. The public benefit organisation is dedicated to improving the science, knowledge and adoption of integrated care worldwide. Goodwin was instrumental in writing the World Health Organisation’s Global Framework on People-Centred and Integrated Health Services Delivery, which was ratified at the World Health Assembly in 2016. In January 2016, he received

the Avedis Donabedian International Award for his contribution to Healthcare Excellence. Goodwin said the Central Coast Research Institute would aim to translate research into practice to enable better health outcomes. “We will explore innovative ways to better coordinate care for key issues such as ageing, obesity, Indigenous health, chronic disease and mental health,” he said. “The Research Institute’s overall book-to-bedside goal is to improve people’s care

experiences and outcomes in sustainable ways. “Our research will lead to better care planning and delivery across health and other sectors. “That in turn will lead to a future where people are better able to manage their health, recover more quickly from illness and injury, and live longer, more satisfying and independent lives.” Source: Media release, Sep 4 University of Newcastle media

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Community members encouraged to vote for their favourite project

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.

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

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,

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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. 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

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

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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”. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.5, 12 Aug 2019

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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

Introduction of a Local Planning Panel is seen as a power grab

he NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s introduction of a Local Planning Panel (LPP) for the Central Coast early next year is seen as a “power grab” by Mayor, Jane Smith.

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.

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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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The LPP will remove another layer of decision making from Central Coast Council, meaning that council will only have jurisdiction to decide on developments under the value of $5M. A Central Coast LPP is expected to be in place by early 2020 and will consist of a chair, two independent experts appointed by council from a Minister endorsed pool of independent, qualified people, plus a community representative. When in place, Central Coast Council will decide development applications under $5M and those valued between $5M and $20M will be referred to the LPP for a decision. Developments valued at more than $20m will go to the Joint Regional Planning Panel for a decision. State Significant Developments have their own approval framework, separate to those two planning panels, and are determined by the Department of Planning. Mayor Smith said this “intervention is unnecessary and is the latest in a series of moves by the state government

NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, on the Central Coast with Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch to take planning powers has spoken directly to region’s planning system” away from communities”. him about concerns with and it is expected to speed up the decision “The community could the LPP. “I was hoping the making process. rightly be concerned … “The Central Coast is we have seen the recent voice of our community case of the NSW Planning would be heard and it is growing and the new LPP Department overriding extremely disappointing is needed to ensure that a City of Sydney that the state government major developments are decision to oppose a has moved this way,” she planned and delivered in a strategic way,” he said. tower development at said. Pyrmont … and this NSW Planning Minister Darkinjung Local calls into question the Rob Stokes said the Aboriginal Land Council independence of our Central Coast LPP has also welcomed the planning system,” Mayor followed independent Central Coast LPP. Smith said. reviews showing that With 3,700ha of “Councillors are elected existing panels in NSW landholdings, Darkinjung by the community to were performing very well is the largest nonmake decisions on behalf to deliver better planning government landowner outcomes. of the community. on the coast. “The panel will free-up “We are accountable to Chairman, Matthew them for the decisions we councillors to focus on West, said that under the long-term strategic the Darkinjung Delivery make. they “The imposition of a planning to lead the Framework, Local Planning Panel delivery of the region’s were working with the removes power further goals and priorities,” he NSW government to progress development from members of the said. Liberal MLC for the projects such as community and erodes their capacity to have a Central Coast, Taylor housing, employment, Martin, said the Central education and training voice.” Mayor Smith has been Coast is the latest in a opportunities. “We are very pleased part of Local Government statewide network of NSW delegations to the LPPs and it would bring about the LPP because transparency it will ensure a greater Planning Minister and “greater and accountability to our level of transparency,

accountability and expertise to the region’s planning system,” West said. NSW Labor supports the LPP in principle, but they want certain guarantees from Minister Stokes that the panel will comprise planning experts, community members and council representatives and that local communities have sufficient opportunity to comment on development proposals. Wyong MP, David Harris, said LPPs were a key recommendation by former NSW Deputy Police Commissioner, Nick Kaldas, as a “corruption-proofing tool”. His recommendation was part of a major independent review of governance in the NSW planning system. “NSW Labor understands that LPPs will restrict corruption opportunities so relationships between developers and councillors cannot influence decision making,” Harris said. “Panels need to be properly representative and truly independent to make the best decisions and the planning system needs to be fair for both community members and developers. “Local residents continue to have concerns about planning panels, given the controversial decision to allow office buildings

on Gosford waterfront, so it’s up to the Minister to create guidelines which put the interests of Central Coast residents before developer dollars,” Harris said. However, Greens Central Coast spokesperson, Abigail Boyd, said “having the Minister approve most of the panel members should ring alarm bells for the Central Coast community”. “The rolling disaster of defective apartment blocks shows that the government is mostly interested in lining the pockets of property developers and has little interest in protecting community interests,” she said. “The government does not want community control of planning decisions, they want deals signed in back rooms. “This is the opposite of increased transparency – it is yet another Coalition Government move designed to disempower local councils and the communities they represent.” Source: Media release, Aug 25 Liberal MLC for Central Coast, Taylor Martin, and Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch Interview, Aug 25 Spokesman for Adam Crouch Media release, Aug 25 Wyong MP, David Harris Media release, Aug 26 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Media statement, Aug 26 Greens MLC, Abigail Boyd Journalist, Sue Murray

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Save Our Woy Woy criticises local planning panel move State Government moves to introduce a Local Planning Panel for the Central Coast have been criticised by the Save Our Woy Woy group, as well as Central Coast Council mayor Cr Jane Smith.

Save Our Woy Woy founder Mr Harvey McDougall described the moves as “a complete load of rubbish”. “Surely if it is going to be independent, then there should be no interference from any form of government,” he said. “Council can appoint the panels members but only from the State Government’s list. “Why are there not more representatives from all the groups who are trying to control what is happening on the Coast? “Members from our community should have more say and this is a way for them to be heard. “Then and only then, would it be independent.” The local planning panel will remove another layer of decision making from Central Coast Council, meaning that council will only have jurisdiction to decide on developments under the value of $5M. Cr Smith described the move as a “power grab”. She said the “intervention is unnecessary and is the latest in a series of moves by the state government to take planning powers away from communities”. “The community could rightly be concerned. “We have seen the recent case of the NSW Planning Department overriding a City of Sydney decision to oppose a tower development at Pyrmont … and this calls into

A confidential report about the future of the Umina Mall shopping centre will be presented to Central Coast Council in September. Cr Richard Mehrten requested the confidential report on the status of the proposed sale of the

question the independence of our planning system,” Mayor Smith said. “Councillors are elected by the community to make decisions on behalf of the community. “We are accountable to them for the decisions we make. “The imposition of a Local Planning Panel removes power further from members of the community and erodes their capacity to have a voice.” The panel is expected to be in place by early 2020 and will consist of a chair, two independent experts appointed by council from a Minister endorsed pool of independent, qualified people, plus a community representative. But none of the three Peninsula councillors (Troy Marquart, Richard Mehrtens and Chris Holstein) have made a public comment about the decision. When in place, council will decide development applications under $5M and those valued between $5M and $20M will be referred to the panel for a decision. Developments valued at more than $20m will go to the Joint Regional Planning Panel for a decision. State Significant Developments have their own approval framework, separate to those two planning panels, and are determined by the Department of Planning. NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes said the Central Coast panel followed independent reviews showing that existing panels in NSW were performing very well to deliver better planning outcomes. “The panel will free-up councillors to focus on the long-

term strategic planning to lead the delivery of the region’s goals and priorities,” he said. NSW Labor supports the panel in principle, but wants certain guarantees from Minister Stokes that the panel will comprise planning experts, community members and council representatives and that local communities have sufficient opportunity to comment on development proposals. Wyong MP Mr David Harris said local planning panels were a key recommendation by former NSW deputy police commissioner Mr Nick Kaldas as a “corruptionproofing tool”. His recommendation was part of a major independent review of governance in the NSW planning system. However, Greens Central Coast spokesperson Ms Abigail Boyd said: “Having the Minister approve most of the panel members should ring alarm bells for the Central Coast community. “The government does not want community control of planning decisions, they want deals signed in back rooms. “This is the opposite of increased transparency. It is yet another Coalition Government move designed to disempower local councils and the communities they represent.”

SOURCES: Media release, 25 Aug 2019 Taylor Martin, Liberal MLC Media release, 25 Aug 2019 David Harris, Member for Wyong Media statement, 26 Aug 2019 Abigail Boyd, Greens MLC Media statement, 26 Aug 2019 Harvey McDougall, Save Our Woy Woy Reporters: Sue Murray, Merilyn Vale

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Hope to reintroduce koalas to Pearl Beach

Crommelin Native Arboretum vice-president Ms Ann Parsons is hoping to win a $20,000 grant to help to reintroduce koalas to Pearl Beach.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks confirmed she had received an expression of interest in a grant under the Communities Environment Program. A local community consultation panel will convene after September 4 to assess the expressions of interest and to invite applicants to formally apply for the grant. Ms Parsons is continuing the vision of primary school headmaster, the late Mr Geoff Miller, who retired to Pearl Beach and had a vision to see koalas back in the area. Koalas disappeared after the bushfires of 1990. The koalas would come from the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and released with transponders to

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roadway and land around the burnt out shopping centre, which was destroyed by fire in January. He wants to see options for the sale that reflect the good faith previously shown by the former Gosford council and the owner of site and the need for urgent action to bring the site back to life.

Cr Mehrten put up his request at the August 26 meeting and it was passed together with a number of other items. His motion was not debated. It called on council to receive a 400 signature petition from residents calling for action to rebuild the site to give locals back

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their shopping centre. The council also noted there was an existing approved development application for the site and that delays had occurred due to failed negotiations conducted by Gosford Council under the administrator in 2016-17 when a previously negotiated price for the sale of the

track their movement. Ms Parsons said the koalas were often in the hospital with chlamydia which they caught again when re-introduced back into their own area. Pearl Beach was chlamydiafree. A wildlife corridor of trees had been planted a “about 10 to 15 years ago” in the arboretum, Ms Parsons said. While they were not enough to sustain the koalas, they were right next door to Brisbane Water National Park where the koalas would find more trees of interest. She said they ate from about 70 different varieties of eucalypts including grey gums and swamp mahogany.

SOURCE Interview (Merilyn Vale), 28 Aug 2019 Ann Parsons, Crommelin Native Arboretum Media Statement, 29 Aug 2019 Lucky Wicks, Member for Robertson

land was rejected. In July, site owner Mr Arthur Laundy confirmed with the Peninsula News that he was in negotiations with council.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 8.1, 26 Aug 2019 Media statement, 16 July 2019 Arthur Laundy, Laundy Hotels

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Pollution problems at Terrigal Beach and Terrigal Haven still not resolved satisfactorily

ser groups are far from impressed with Central Coast Council’s Terrigal Catchment Audit, handed down on June 11. Although the report was an “initial audit” to be followed up with a more extensive process in conjunction with the State Government, Terrigal Haven’s Supporters and The Urchins swim group are calling for more regular public updates on water quality and an examination of sewer infrastructure in the catchment area. Terrigal Haven Supporters’ spokesman, Anthony Horwood, said the report highlighted that Terrigal Beach had consistently been rated as ‘good’ over the past few months, as per the guidelines used for the Beachwatch program, and did not pose any health risk to beach users. But Horwood said testing had not gone far enough and also needed to look at pollutants other than sewage, including

plastic, sediment, pesticides and detergents. The Urchins swim group agreed. Spokesman, Don Woods, said the scope of the audit was “too narrow” and lacked a scientific approach. “The report acknowledges that Terrigal Lagoon, when opened, adversely impacts on the quality of water at Terrigal Beach,” Woods said. “There is no recommendation to fix this problem other than to close the beach and conduct another audit. “(It also notes that) sediment (in this case from the lagoon when released into the ocean) can be a reservoir for enterococci bacteria. “The report concludes further sampling and audit of the Terrigal Lagoon will be addressed alongside the NSW Government, but what is the cost, scope and time frame for this audit?” Woods said the report also notes Council does not recommend people having direct contact with storm

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water. “So why have a children’s swimming pool adjacent to the Seven Drains, especially as ‘sediment can be a reservoir for enterococci’?” he said.

“What is the Council planning to do, relocate the storm water drains or the swimming pool?” The audit acknowledged that “water quality in the ocean should be suitable for both the

environment and recreational needs” and the Urchins are calling for Council to adopt Water Quality Guidelines set out by the Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC) and the Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand (ARMCANZ) in 2000. The guidelines say water should be “acceptable to recreational users”. “The guidelines suggest a monitoring program should be implemented to give the public information on the aesthetic aspects of recreational water bodies in combination with data on microbial water quality,” Woods said. “The Council and the NSW Government have not come up with any long-term solutions,” he said. “The Council needs to firstly make a bold decision to address the sewer infrastructure and fix the pollution at Terrigal Lagoon,” he said. Anthony Horwood accused

Council of “complacency” over Terrigal’s “ongoing pollution problems”. The report says the major audit conducted in conjunction with the State Government will address more complex issues including: assessing hydrological mechanisms driving microbial movement in Terrigal Beach and The Haven; assessing the effect of reduced flushing on water quality; assessing volume and load of pollution hotspots within the catchment; conducting comprehensive sampling at Terrigal Lagoon and assessing the impact of lagoon openings on the beach; and, investigating the impacts of large wet weather events on water quality. Source: Media releases, Jul 10 Anthony Horwood, Terrigal Haven Supporters Agenda item 4.8 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Jun 11 Media release, Aug 20 Don Woods and Peter Searle, Urchins swim group Central Coast Council website; Terrigal Catchment Audit

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Wamberal RFS Station extensions officially opened

he NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Wamberal Brigade is welcoming the investment of more than $360,000 in the Central Coast District with the official opening of extensions to their station. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, joined NSW RFS Acting Deputy Commissioner, Bruce McDonald, at the official opening in August, where they inspected the new extensions and thanked volunteers for their ongoing commitment to the Central Coast area and the Service. Crouch said the new

$360,000 improvements to the station would provide enhanced support to volunteers as well as the communities they protect. “This will further help members of the Wamberal Brigade assist with vehicle movements, brigade station maintenance and the fighting of fires locally,” Crouch said. “We continually see how hard our skilled firefighters and support crews work to keep us safe when bush fires and emergency situations threaten and I offer my sincere thanks and gratitude to all the NSW RFS members for their outstanding efforts.” Act Dept Comm McDonald said the NSW RFS is working

cooperatively with the state and local governments and is committed to providing volunteer firefighters with the equipment, infrastructure and resources they need to carry out the important work of protecting their local communities from fire and other incidents. “This facility provides our volunteers with the space to perform vital activities away from the fireground and features two truck bays to allow the storage of emergency response vehicles. “Members of this Brigade can continue to protect their community from bushfires as well as a diverse array of incidents including structure

and vehicle fires, motor vehicle accidents and assisting in search and rescue. “I would like to take this time to praise all our volunteers for their ongoing efforts each and every day, particularly when dealing with emergencies here in the Central Coast District. “We also thank the family, friends, employers and colleagues of these and all volunteers. “We know it takes their ongoing support and patience which in turn enables Rural Fire Service volunteers to do what they do,” he said. Source: Media release, Aug 21 NSW Rural Fire Service Media

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Building our Youth, for the future is something as community members and leaders we should be refocusing our energies. To quote Franklin D. Roosevelt, “We cannot always build a future for our youth, but we can always build our youth for the future.” As a community campaigner over the years I have regularly attended community events and met with local community groups and organisations. It amazes me that succession planning, to include younger members of these quite successful organisations has not developed as effectively as their organisations. Succession planning and having younger members on boards being mentored by the elders of the group sharing their knowledge and supporting them to eventually succeed them, is essential for the regeneration of community organisations and groups. I am proud to be guiding the Youth (1630 years) arm of CEN together with the experienced elders of our committee and supporting them with ongoing training, events and projects to build on their leadership and community engagement skills. The best legacy we can leave behind is a generation of leaders resilient enough to manage any future challengers they may face. Our CEN Youth in their first project will be partnering and supporting the 2019 Central Coast High Schools Competition, ‘Human Rights in an Age of Climate Change- So What’s the Action Plan?’ For more information visit CEN Youth Projects on our website www.cen. org.au and watch this space. Hale Adasal CEN Chairperson

We are expanding on our Wildplant sale day to include other sustainable activities and information sessions aimed at empowering the community to make a positive change for our environment. In August we ran a Protect our Water letter writing drive. It was a very successful day with over 40 people coming along to talk about the environment, get advice and buy local native plants and write letters. We will run the letter drive again in September and October. We have some other great ideas and initiatives that we can include at our Sustainable Saturdays and if you have any great suggestions or would like to be involved email Sam at sam.willis@cen.org.au or speak to us at one of our events.

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COASTAL LAGOONS CATCHMENT CRAWL Saturday 28th September 2019 9:00am – 3:30pm Join Central Coast Waterwatch for a fun and hands on tour of the Central Coast Coastal Lagoons-Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone Lagoons. Participants will travel by bus and explore the lagoons for native flora and fauna and conduct water testing. Bookings Essential Online: www.cen.org.au/events Phone: 4349 4757 Email: waterwatch@cen.org. au

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Community groups call on Council to reverse Winney Bay decision

entral Coast Council will likely proceed with a new design for the Winney Bay cliff top walkway despite being given a 21 day deadline to revert to the original plan and claim the $4.6M available for the project in State government funding.

The matter is listed on the agenda for Council’s next meeting on September 9, but a reversal of position seems unlikely. Council voted in May to reject the original plan, which had been approved for government funding, and proceed on a revised project, citing geotechnical concerns among other issues. The government had made it clear at the time that the funding approval was for the original proposal and would not be transferable for a revised project. On August 28, Infrastructure NSW gave Council a 21 day deadline to either approve the

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original plan or relinquish the funding. Mayor, Jane Smith, who used her casting vote in May to reject the original plan, said she was confident a revised plan would meet the objectives of both the grant program and the project itself. She said council would continue to progress an upgrade to the cliff top walk that is “more compatible with the local environment and community expectations. “Council has signed off on the Terrigal Boardwalk Project, under the same funding program, and has committed

significant funds along with the State Government on what will be a great asset for the community,” Clr Smith said. “I would like to see a result for Winney Bay where the State Government comes on board and works with Council to deliver a great upgrade that we can all be proud of.” But Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said handing back the available funding would be a “humiliating act for the Coast”. “The Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk has majority support from public consultation, as well as endorsement from

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, Regional Development Australia Central Coast, and the 5 Lands Walk Committee,” Crouch said. Aboriginal culture educator and one of the co-founders of the 5 Lands Walk, Kevin (Gavi) Duncan, urged reverting to the original plan and taking advantage of the government funds. He said the 5 Lands Walk was like a “major artery” along the coastline, which was “blocked” in regard to the environmental space around Winney Bay, which needed to be “healed and cleansed”.

“The area has asbestos issues from a house built there in the past and the whole vegetation of the land is foreign in itself,” Duncan said. “People have been given the wrong impression of the land and what the proposed cleanup is. “Plans are to bring the land back to its original environmental state so that everyone can once again enjoy this amazing open space along the walk. “It would be such a loss to the whole of the Coast community to lose this opportunity for funding for something that would only enhance our beautiful coastline.” 5 Lands Walk President, Con Ryan, has also urged Council to reverse its decision and accept the grant money for the “benefit of the whole community”. Ryan said the construction of a pathway would form a vital part of the upgrade of Del Monte Pl. The walkway, he said, would cater for walkers during and after the annual Walk,

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keeping them off the road and improving road safety and accessibility for locals. “If Central Coast Council accepts the $4.6M package from the NSW State Government to complete the cliff top walk, including the whale-themed bridge and lookout, this would eliminate the need for pedestrians on the 5 Lands Walk to use the current route along the road from Del Monte Pl to Del Monte Reserve,” he said. “Not only will this improve road safety, it will eliminate the need for special traffic arrangements on the day of the event, and therefore significantly reduce disruption to the residents of Del Monte Pl and the connecting streets.” Source: Media release, Aug 28 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch Media statement, Aug 30 Gavi Duncan, 5 Lands Walk co-founder Media release, Aug 30 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Media statement, Aug 30 Con Ryan, President, 5 Lands Walk

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Stricter water restrictions encouraged in view of looming “water security emergency”

ater restrictions could be imposed in less than seven weeks as levels at Mangrove Creek Dam continue to fall despite recent heavy rains. Levels at the dam were recorded at 52.5 per cent on Monday, September 2, with a drier than average Spring predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology. And if Councillor Greg Best has his way, Level 2 restrictions will be imposed as soon as the dam hits 50 per cent. Central Coast Council voted in February to lift the bar at which Level 1 restrictions would apply from 42 to 50 per cent, but Best says even this is not enough as drought conditions continue. Best will put a motion to the Council meeting on September 9 for Level 2 restrictions to be introduced as soon as levels dip to 50 per cent. In what he describes as a

“water security emergency”, Best said Council needed to “take a proactive and leading role in what is emerging to be possibly one of our most significant challenges. “To put it simply, if inaction is the order of the day and we are not blessed with rain, we will run 340,000 people, residents,

ratepayers and businesses out of water,” he said. “Currently our region consumes approximately 7080 megalitres of water per annum. “To sharpen focus around the task we are facing, climate experts indicate a 70 per cent chance of an El Nino forming

in the next few months that will cement even lower rainfall patterns. “Since the last major drought, climate variability has become a key issue. “Also, as in the past, we will not be able to rely on the Hunter through a reverse flow in our northern pipeline.

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Best said even if a once mooted desalination plant were constructed over three years, it would produce just 20 megalitres per annum. “Even with this technology, our region would severely struggle,” he said. “I believe our community will step up and join us in working together to manage this emerging issue.” Level 2 restrictions would prohibit the use of fixed hoses or sprinklers and limit use of hand held hoses with nozzles to one hour a day, three days a week, during designated hours. Under the Water Wise Rules which apply at the moment, watering is permitted any day before 10am and after 4pm. Watering of nurseries, commercial gardens, sporting fields and ovals would also be restricted. Source: Agenda item 6.5 Central Coast Council Meeting, Sep 9 Bureau of Meteorology website, Sep 2 Central Coast Council website, Sep 2

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Shortage of skilled workers needs to be addressed

aula Martin, the Regional Director of the NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast, says more needs to be done to nip the Coast’s shortage of skilled workers in the bud before the region reaches endemic levels of shortage across all trades and services.

Martin’s call to action comes after the 2019 Workforce Skills Survey, conducted by the NSW Business Chamber, revealed the skills shortage. “The Workforce Skills Survey findings are clear and National Skills Week gives us the opportunity to consider and commit to actions that ensure we are building the workforce of the future,” said Martin. “Doing what we’ve always done isn’t working, we have a ‘perfect storm’ of stubbornly high levels of youth unemployment but businesses are crying out for staff. “In two short years, we have seen a big increase in job vacancies for those businesses experiencing skill shortages, 82,000 in 2019, compared to 54,000 in 2017. “We must address the mismatch between the skills young people are obtaining and the skills businesses require, starting with ensuring that schools are making students aware of, and promoting, the breadth of options available during and after schooling, and providing more exposure to meaningful work experience,” Martin said.

To help address skill shortages, the Chamber is calling for: A doubling of the number of school-based apprenticeships delivered in NSW each year, currently QLD delivers almost four times as many as NSW; Industry-based careers advice for students and parents from Year 9 for all schools across NSW; and, Increased utilisation of existing TAFE facilities and resources to boost training outcomes. “The new Regional Industry Education Partnerships will hopefully go some way towards increasing school, student and family engagement with local industries, but we must do even more to develop ongoing partnerships. “Half of businesses who responded to the survey reported that they would be interested in supporting more school students into work, and about 40 per cent are interested in employing more apprentices and trainees,” Martin said. Source: Media release, Aug 26 Paula Martin, NSW Business Chamber Central Coast

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New Local Planning Panel welcomed by business interests

evelopers and the business community have welcomed the State Government’s decision to introduce a Local Planning Panel (LPP) for the Central Coast in early 2020, but Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, says it is nothing but a “power grab”.

The LPP will remove another layer of decision-making from Council, leaving it with jurisdiction to decide only on developments under the value of $5M. Developments valued between $5M and $20M will be referred to the LPP for a decision, with those valued at more than $20M will go to the Joint Regional Planning Panel. State Significant Developments will retain their own approval framework, separate to those two planning panels, and will continue to be

determined by the Department of Planning. A Central Coast LPP will consist of a chair, two independent experts appointed by Council from a Ministerendorsed pool of independent, qualified people, plus a community representative. Clr Smith said the move was unnecessary and “the latest in a series of moves by the State Government to take planning powers away from communities”. “The community could rightly be concerned,” she said. “Councillors are elected by the community to make decisions on (its) behalf. “The imposition of a Local Planning Panel removes power further from members of the community and erodes their capacity to have a voice.” Clr Smith has been part of Local Government NSW delegations to the Planning Minister and has spoken directly to him about concerns

with the LPP. However, not all councillors agree with the Mayor’s stance. Councillors, Jilly Pilon, Greg Best, Troy Marquart and Chris Burke will put a motion to the Council meeting on September 9 that Council welcome the LPP, which they will say will allow councillors to “focus on establishing the LEP, which is overdue, to set planning guidelines”. NSW Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, said the Central Coast LPP followed independent reviews showing that existing panels elsewhere in the State were performing very well to deliver better planning outcomes. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the panel would bring “greater transparency and accountability to our region’s planning system” and was expected to speed-up the decision making process. “The Central Coast is growing and the new LPP is needed to ensure that major

developments are planned and delivered in a strategic way,” he said. The establishment of an LPP for the Central Coast was a key recommendation from the major independent review of governance in the NSW planning system by former NSW Deputy Police Commissioner, Nick Kaldas. Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council has welcomed the news. With 3,700ha of landholdings, Darkinjung is the largest nongovernment landowner on the Coast. Chairman, Matthew West, said that under the Darkinjung Delivery Framework, they were working with the NSW government to progress development projects such as housing, employment, education and training opportunities. “We are very pleased about the LPP because it will ensure a greater level of transparency, accountability and expertise to

the region’s planning system,” West said. Also in support of the move are the Gosford Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce and the Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW (UDIA NSW) Central Coast Chapter. Chamber of Commerce President, Rod Dever, said having an LPP would position Gosford and the Central Coast alongside other key development regions such as the Illawarra and the Lower Hunter. “The announcement delivers a consistency in the development process; this can now remove the local blockages to progress,” Dever said. “Having a skilled and experienced panel of independent assessors is what has been missing from the region. “This panel will play a major role in making development happen and deliver greater

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Climate emergency declared following heated debate

entral Coast Council became the 31st Australian Council to declare a climate emergency at its meeting on August 26, but the motion from Councillor Kyle MacGregor attracted quite a bit of debate before finally getting the nod from nine of the region’s 15 councillors.

Councillors Jilly Pilon, Rebecca Gale Collins and Bruce McLachlan left the room before the debate, declaring pecuniary interest conflicts, after Clr McLachlan said he believed the declaration could create a substantial increase to his home insurance charges. Councillors Greg Best, Chris Burke and Troy Marquart voted against the motion, which also called for the CEO to prepare a report on the costs involved in a series of measures including immediately implementing Council’s climate change

policy and setting Council’s emissions reduction target below 2017/18 levels. Clr MacGregor said declaring a climate emergency was an important step for Council to take to stand shoulder to shoulder with the millions of Australians who demanded that all levels of government take immediate and effective action on climate change. He also asked for the report to identify opportunities and support for local industries which reduce emissions, or increase community resilience to climate impacts and employment opportunities to encourage a just transition away from fossil fuels. These would include advocating for local workers in the power and mining industries to transition into new employment and developing the Warnervale Employment Zone and other land on the Coast as job hubs for industries such as renewable energy, smart manufacturing, robotics, and other sustainable

industries. “This motion puts us in line with other major metropolitan councils such as Wollongong, Newcastle, Sydney City and North Sydney,” Clr MacGregor said. “However, our motion goes even further with practicable action to not only respond to this threat to our people, but to provide high quality modern jobs for our people with the establishment of a just transition authority here on the Central Coast. “This will provide high quality, high paying local

jobs for highly profitable businesses engaged in smart manufacturing, renewable energies and other modern technologies. “Council must provide strong action. “Our region is also home to coal fired power stations and we must respond proactively to look after our workers in these industries as we transition our economy for the future.” After the meeting, Clr MacGregor said it was now time to “stop the debates and navel gazing on the issue of climate change, tackle the

issue head on and make the most of the opportunities afforded to our region and our people in doing so”. But not everyone thought the motion was a good idea. Liberal Clr Troy Marquart referred to supporters of climate change action as the “great unwashed”. “The author of this particular motion spoke for three minutes and some seconds but we didn’t hear once what the emergency is,” Clr Marquart said. “What is the emergency? “This council has done more

than enough, we should not be chasing other councillors to say we’ve done the same, socialist comrade. “This is not what the people on the Central Coast need, this is not what is going to benefit the people on the Central Coast.” The motion was passed 9-3 to applause from the public gallery. Source: Agenda item 8.2 Central Coast Council Meeting, August 26 Reporters: Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins

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advent of a Central Coast Council, following is a

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

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Introduction of a Local Planning Panel is seen as a power grab

Introduction of a Local Planning Earthworks about to start for Comments sought on the Panel is seen as a power grab retail town centre at Warnervale Tuggerawong Shared Pathway The NSW Government’s introduction of a Local Planning Panel (LPP) for the Central Coast he NSW earlyGnext o v e r year n m e nis t ’sseen as a “power introduction of a grab” by Mayor, Jane Smith. Local Planning Panel

Earthworks are set to start in September for the retail town centre at Hilltop Park, Warnervale, and the NSW Government is investing $1.2M towards critical water and sewer infrastructure

Delta Electricity claims pollution report should be considered flawed and misleading Claims of excessive sulphur dioxide air pollution coming from Vales Point Power Station have been refuted by Delta Electricity, labelling them “sensationalist and misleading”.

Council is the 31st Australian local government to declare a climate emergency Central Coast Council has declared a climate emergency after a motion was put forward by ALP Councillor, Kyle MacGregor, making it the 31st Australian local government to do so.

Plans are now open for public comment on the next three kilometres of and theonTuggerah Lake accountability Gosford waterfront, expertise topathway the region’s loop. so it’s up to the Minister shared

planning system,” West to create guidelines said. which put the interests of NSW Labor supports Central Coast residents (LPP) for the Central the LPP in principle, before developer dollars,” Coast early next year but they want certain Harris said. is seen as a “power However, Greens guarantees from Minister grab” by Mayor, Jane Coast Stokes that the panel Central Smith. will comprise planning spokesperson, Abigail Boyd, said “having the experts, community The LPP will remove members and council Minister approve most another layer of decision of the panel members representatives and that making from Central local communities have should ring alarm bells Coast Council, meaning sufficient opportunity for the Central Coast that council will only have to comment on community”. jurisdiction to decide on development proposals. “The rolling disaster developments under the Wyong MP, David of defective apartment value of $5M. NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, blocks shows that the Harris, said LPPs were A Central Coast LPP is on the Central Coast with Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch expected to be in place to take planning powers has spoken directly to region’s planning system” a key recommendation government is mostly interested in lining the by former NSW Deputy by early 2020 and will away from communities”. him about concerns with and it is expected to Commissioner, pockets of property consist of a chair, two speed up the decision Police “The community could the LPP. Nick Kaldas, as a developers and has little independent experts rightly be concerned … “I was hoping the making process. appointed by council from we have seen the recent voice of our community “The Central Coast is “corruption-proofing interest in protecting community interests,” a Minister endorsed pool case of the NSW Planning would be heard and it is growing and the new LPP tool”. His recommendation she said. of independent, qualified Department overriding extremely disappointing is needed to ensure that “The government does people, plus a community a City of Sydney that the state government major developments are was part of a major representative. decision to oppose a has moved this way,” she planned and delivered in independent review of not want community of planning When in place, Central tower development at said. a strategic way,” he said. governance in the NSW control decisions, they want Coast Council will Pyrmont … and this NSW Planning Minister Darkinjung Local planning system. “NSW Labor deals signed in back decide development calls into question the Rob Stokes said the Aboriginal Land Council applications under independence of our Central Coast LPP has also welcomed the understands that LPPs rooms. “This is the opposite of will restrict corruption $5M and those valued planning system,” Mayor followed independent Central Coast LPP. so increased transparency – between $5M and $20M Smith said. reviews showing that With 3,700ha of opportunities it is yet another Coalition relationships between will be referred to the LPP “Councillors are elected existing panels in NSW landholdings, Darkinjung move and Government for a decision. by the community to were performing very well is the largest non- developers designed to disempower councillors cannot Developments valued make decisions on behalf to deliver better planning government landowner local councils and influence decision at more than $20m will of the community. outcomes. on the coast. the communities they making,” Harris said. go to the Joint Regional “The panel will free-up “We are accountable to Chairman, Matthew represent.” “Panels need to be Planning PanelWyong for a Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically to post councillors to focus on West,relating them for the decisions we said that undercode areas 2258, 2259, 2261, properly representative decision. the and long-term strategic 2262, & 2263. The full articles more can be seen on our website make. the Darkinjung Deliverywww.centralcoastnews.net Source: State Significant they and truly independent to “The imposition of a planning to lead the Framework, Media release, Aug 25 Developments have their Local Planning Panel delivery of the region’s were working with the make the best decisions Liberal MLC for Central Coast, Taylor Martin, and own approval framework, removes power further goals and priorities,” he NSW government to and the planning system Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch separate to those two from members of the said. progress development needs to be fair for both Interview, Aug 25 planning panels, and community and erodes Spokesman for Adam Liberal MLC for the projects such as community members and Crouch are determined by the their capacity to have a Central Coast, Taylor housing, employment, developers. Media release, Aug 25 “Local residents Department of Planning. voice.” Martin, said the Central education and training Wyong MP, David Harris continue to have Mayor Smith said Media release, Aug 26 Coast is the latest in a opportunities. Mayor Smith has been Aboriginal this “intervention is part of Local Government statewide network of “We are very pleased concerns about planning Darkinjung Local Land Council given the unnecessary and is the NSW delegations to the LPPs and it would bring about the LPP because panels, Media statement, Aug 26 decision latest in a series of moves Planning Minister and “greater Greens MLC, Abigail Boyd transparency it will ensure a greater controversial Edition 477 2 September Journalist, Sue2019 Murray by the state government and accountability to our level of transparency, to allow office buildings

Regional Development Australia Chair calls for open and transparent discussion on Regional Development Australia, Central Coast, (RDACC) is calling on Central Coast Council to commence open and transparent discussion with the community about the future of Central Coast

What Climate Emergency?

Liberal Cr, Troy Marquart, led the opposition to the Climate Emergency Declaration at Central Coast Council’s August 26 meeting.

Bay to Bay Festival raises $70,000

Women golfers raise $23,500 on annual Charity Golf Day

Wyong and Gosford Hospitals’ Emergency Departments have received a $30,000 donation from the Terrigal Trotters.

The Central Coast Women’s District Golf Association held its annual Charity Golf Day at Wyong Golf Club on August 12.

Save Our Woy Woy Hopecriticises to reintroduce koalas to Beach local planning panel Pearl move

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Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk project supported

s an Avoca Beach local, I am 100 per cent in support of the Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk project. Even my 4-year-old daughter asks me on our nature walks: “Why is there a staircase that doesn’t lead anywhere?” We have a spectacular piece

FORUM of Australian coastline that we should be proud to showcase with a safely constructed pathway. By updating this piece of walkway, one would anticipate even more participation in the annual 5 Lands Walk, a wonderful tourist attraction

that stimulates the local community economy during the winter season. I agree with Adam Crouch when he says it would be an embarrassment to hand back the grant, not to mention a waste of the money already spent. Email, Aug 30 Dan Czura, Avoca Beach

Water leak taking far too long to fix We have always been told to save water, but now Central Coast Council is doing the opposite. Six weeks ago, Council put fencing around a water leak in Pierce St, Niagara Park. I had contacted Council on two occasion and been told it is still under investigation. I know the reason that

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Save Our Woy Woy criticises local planning panel move

State Government question moves to Crommelin Native Arboretum the independence of our term strategic planning to lead the State Government moves to planning system,” Smith delivery of theMs region’s goalsParsons and introduce a Local Planning PanelMayor vice-president Ann is introduce a Local Planning priorities,” he said. for the Central Coast said. “Councillors are elected by the NSW Labor supports the panel forPanel the Central Coast have been hoping to win a $20,000 grant to have been criticised by the community to make decisions on in principle, but wants certain Save Our Woy as Our Woy Woy help to reintroduce koalas to Pearl criticised byWoy thegroup, Save behalf of the community. guarantees from Minister Stokes well as Central Coast Council “We are accountable to them for that the panel will comprise planning mayor Cras Jane well Smith. as Central group, Coast the decisions we make. Beach. experts, community members and Save Our Woy Woy founder “The imposition of a Local council representatives and that Mr Harvey mayor McDougall Cr described Council JanePlanning Smith. Panel removes power local communities have sufficient

A confidential report about the future of the Umina Mall shopping centre will be presented to Central Coast Council in September.

the moves as “a complete load of further from members of the opportunity to comment on rubbish”. community and erodes their development proposals. “Surely if it is going to be capacity to have a voice.” Wyong MP Mr David Harris independent, then there should be The panel is expected to be said local planning panels were no interference from any form of in place by early 2020 and will a key recommendation by former government,” he said. consist of a chair, two independent NSW deputy police commissioner “Council can appoint the panels experts appointed by council Mr Nick Kaldas as a “corruptionmembers but only from the State from a Minister endorsed pool of proofing tool”. Government’s list. independent, qualified people, plus His recommendation was part “Why are there not more a community representative. of a major independent review of representatives from all the groups But none of the three Peninsula governance in the NSW planning who are trying to control what is councillors (Troy Marquart, Richard system. Crommelin Native Arboretum track their movement. happening on the Coast? Mehrtens and Chris Holstein) have However, Greens Central Coast vice-president Ms Parsons said the koalas Ms Ann “Members from our community made a public comment about the spokesperson Ms Abigail Boyd Parsons is hoping to win were often in the hospital with should have more say and this is a decision. said: “Having the Minister approve a $20,000 grant to help to chlamydia which they caught again way for them to be heard. When in place, council will most of the panel members should when re-introduced back into their “Then and only then, would it be decide development applications ring alarm bells for the Central reintroduce koalas to Pearl own area. independent.” Beach. under $5M and those valued Coast community. Pearl Beach was chlamydiaThe local planning panel will between $5M and $20M will be Member for Robertson Ms free. “The government does not want remove another layer of decision referred to the panel for a decision. community control of planning Lucy Wicks confirmed she had A wildlife corridor of trees had making from Central Coast received an expression of interest Developments valued at more decisions, they want deals signed been planted a “about 10 to 15 Council, meaning that council will than $20m will go to the Joint in back rooms. in a grant under the Communities years ago” in the arboretum, Ms only have jurisdiction to decide on Regional Planning Panel for a “This is the opposite of Environment Program. Parsons said. developments under the value of decision. A local community consultation increased transparency. It is yet While they were not enough $5M. State Significant Developments another Coalition Government panel will convene after September to sustain the koalas, they were Cr Smith described the move as have their own approval framework, move designed to disempower 4 to assess the expressions of right next door to Brisbane Water a “power grab”. separate to those two planning local councils and the communities interest and to invite applicants to National Park where the koalas She said the “intervention is panels, and are determined by the they represent.” formally apply for the grant. would find more trees of interest. unnecessary and is the latest in Department of Planning. Ms Parsons is continuing SOURCES: She said they ate from about a series of moves by the state the vision of primary school 70 different varieties of eucalypts Media release, 25 Aug 2019 NSW Planning Minister Rob Taylor Martin, Liberal MLC government to take planning Stokes said the Central Coast headmaster, the late Mr Geoff including grey gums and swamp Media release, 25 Aug 2019 Miller, who retired to Pearl Beach powers away from communities”. panel followed independent David Harris, Member for Wyong and had a vision to see koalas mahogany. “The community could rightly be reviews showing that existing SOURCE Media statement, 26 Aug 2019 concerned. back in the area. Interview (Merilyn Vale), panels in NSW were performing Abigail Boyd, Greens MLC “We have seen the recent case very well to deliver better planning Koalas disappeared after the 28 Aug 2019 Media statement, 26 Aug 2019 Ann Parsons, Crommelin of the NSW Planning Department outcomes. Harvey McDougall, Save bushfires of 1990. Native Arboretum overriding a City of Sydney decision The koalas would come from Our Woy Woy “The panel will free-up Media Statement, 29 Aug 2019 to oppose a tower development councillors to focus on the long- Reporters: Sue Murray, Merilyn Vale the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital Lucky Wicks, Member for Robertson at Pyrmont … and this callsThe into full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net and released with transponders to

Grandfather riled by slow response to asbestos on beach

It took an accident to his young grandson to get Mr Alf Quinten riled up about the slow response to reports of broken tiles and fibro building material washing up every day on Booker Bay and Ettalong

Hope to reintroduce koalas endangered A talk named after peninsula Sandplainto environmentalists, the late Beryl Pearl Beach

Peninsula’s endangered bushland ‘of importance’

Strom talk to become annual event

The Peninsula’s Umina Coastal Woodland (UCSW) is rated as an and Allan Strom, is to become an area of importance in the Central annual event. Coast Council’s draft Biodiversity Strategy 2019.

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House on hillside approved at Pretty Beach

Application for single-story multi-dwelling development

Two gardeners living on the Peninsula have had their gardens selected as part of the Gosford District Open Gardens scheme.

A proposed new house and swimming pool at Pretty Beach was approved on Monday night at the Central Coast Council meeting.

An application for singlestorey multi-dwelling development at 122 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy has been received by Central Coast Council.

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Council to receive confidential report about Umina Mall

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Why was it taken away from Councils in the first place if they were doing such a good job? Are we to believe that Council certifiers and planners will act more impartially than private ones? Council spend tens of thousands of dollars researching and publishing

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the planning rules that these variations become the norm and set precedents that are used by architects, builders and developers to make successful appeals to the Land and Environment Court, costing the Council thousands of dollars in the process. Caught up in all the mess created by these planning decisions are individual home owners who believe these planning rules are the same for everyone, but then find that they are fighting with neighbours over a decision arbitrarily made contrary to Council’s own policy, or the building code of practice. Private or Council certifiers? Same as.

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Liberal Party Branch not happy with Council spending plans

n open letter to Gary Murphy, CEO of Central Coast Council. Sir, this letter is not communicated to your email address as it is not obviously available on the Central Coast Council website. The Brisbane Water Branch of the Liberal Party recently resolved unanimously to write to Council expressing disgust

FORUM and dismay that the Council is considering spending $171M on a new library. The world knowledge base and access has moved onto the internet, many book based libraries are under utilised and Council funds are needed in other areas. Wyong Council built an arts centre for $14M that works well and is widely accepted

and utilised. The other part of the project to build and rent out commercial office space is a silly, outrageous idea. Council’s key activities are ‘Rates, Rubbish and Roads’ and Council has no skills in owning and managing commercial office space. Email, Sep 2 Godfrey Franz, on behalf of the Brisbane Water Branch of the Liberal Party

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Handing back $4.6M would be an astounding loss to the Central Coast

’m an international component of and a contributor to the 5 lands Walk, the Land Leader and Artistic Director for Terrigal, and am also planning on bringing international cultural groups into the event to share in our Central Coast hospitality and to teach all who come here to really connect, people to people, place to place.

As a person with physical disabilities, the Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk project has importance that reaches beyond the fact that people like me will be able to participate in the walk, see the view, hear the stories and experience the emotion and connectedness the 5 Lands Walk inspires.

FORUM As a rational minded person, I cannot fail to see the benefit of the incredible plan to uplift and restore the Winney Bay Walk to its natural state. Creating a safe, secure walking track for locals and international visitors to enjoy while highlighting the cultural significance of the area will generate conversation and enlighten walkers to the diversity and heritage of Winney Bay. Why is Central Coast Council unable to recognise the chance of a lifetime that we’ve been given here? To hand back $4.6M would be an astounding loss to the Central Coast, a blow to tourism and to the 5 Lands Walk community. One last thing, there will

always be naysayers, it seems that’s the Aussie way, but they would visit the Great Wall of China, Haiku Stairs in Hawaii, Machu Picchu in Peru and the list goes on. What is it about our coastline that makes us any less worthy of a fantastic walkway? Why don’t we deserve to have nice things? I’ll tell you the answer. We are worthy of the time, effort, planning, skill, community involvement and outcome. We are worthy of standing alongside any of the international attractions mentioned above. I hope that in my lifetime, I can stand on the whale lookout at Winney Bay and hear the ancient stories told.

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Juveniles charged following Juvenile Justice Centre riot

uveniles have been charged following the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre riot on Sunday, June 9.

Police will allege that several juvenile inmates were on the roof and lighting fires, which Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called upon to extinguish. Extensive damage in excess

of $80,000 was sustained to the roof cavity, light fittings, walls and furniture of the centre. Following extensive inquiries, on Thursday, August 22, nine juveniles, aged between 15 and 18, were charged by way of future court attendance

notices. All nine were charged with a range of offences including: Affray; Assault law officer; Malicious damage; and Destroy property They will all face a children’s court on Friday, September 27. Source: Media release, Aug 22 NSW Police Media

Thief caught red handed

41-year-old Cessnock man has been arrested and charged with break and enter offences in West Gosford. Brisbane Water Police District have been investigating a commercial break and enter upon a business in Yallambee Ave, West Gosford, which occurred on Thursday, August 29, Entry was forced and a

quantity of tools were stolen from the business. A vehicle of interest, identified through CCTV, was subsequently sighted by police in Gosford later that same day. The vehicle was stopped and drugs and clothing seized. The man was arrested and conveyed to Gosford Police Station. Following further inquiries, a

search warrant was executed upon the man’s residence where property was recovered. Further investigations led to the recovery of one of the stolen tools from a third party. The man was subsequently charged with: Break and Enter steal value under $60,000; Possess prohibited drug; and Deal with proceeds of crime, money/property of any value. Source: Website, Sep 2 Brisbane Water Police District

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Machinery accident at Somersby

26-year-old man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious condition after a machinery accident at Somersby’s Borg Manufacturing

Warehouse on August 29. It’s understood the man’s arm became trapped in a piece of machinery.

It took emergency services an hour to free him. A SafeWork investigation is underway. Source: Media release, Aug 29 Westpac Rescue Helicopter Media

Body found at Terrigal Haven has been identified

dead woman found floating in waters off Terrigal Haven on Tuesday, September 3, has been identified as 56-yearold Wamberal resident, Devora Howard. Family of Howard’s were first alerted that something was amiss when her dog and some personal effects were found abandoned near the waterfront. Upon being returned to Howard’s home, her mother, who lives with Howard, called police, but her body was found a short time later by fishermen. It’s understood Howard’s body had markings on her neck but police are still waiting for the results of an autopsy to determine her exact cause of death. The Haven boat ramp is still a crime scene and it is understood Howard’s home as well as others on Pacific St, Wamberal, are also being

Devora Howard’s death is currently under investigation

investigated. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District are investigating the circumstances surrounding Howard’s death. It has not yet been determined if her death is suspicious. Brisbane Water Crime Manager Detective Chief Inspector, Steve Laksa, said police were hoping to speak with anyone who might have seen Howard in the 24 hours leading up to her death.

“We are following a number of lines of inquiry in relation to her last known movements,” Det Chf Insp Laksa said. “Information from the public is crucial.” Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: Media releases, Sep 3-4 NSW Police Media Press conference, Sep 4 Steve Laksa, Brisbane Water Police District

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At about 10:50am on Monday, August 26, police were called to Gosford Railway Station following reports that a man was threatening staff, before he allegedly damaged a vehicle parked nearby. Officers from Brisbane Water Police Transport Command attended and searched the man, locating a gold chain, suspected of being stolen. While arresting the man, police will allege he became aggressive and assaulted the

officers. The 36-year-old was taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor abrasions, before being taken to Gosford Hospital for assessment. Upon release, while he was being walked back to the police vehicle, it will be alleged that he began assaulting the two officers again, biting a male senior constable on the hand. OC spray was deployed, and the man was placed inside the vehicle and taken back to Gosford Police Station. He was charged with

Source: Media release, Aug 27 NSW Police Media

arrested driving stolen vehicle

At about 11:40am on Wednesday, August 28, Brisbane Water Police were patrolling North Gosford when they observed a white Volkswagen Polo. Police, having knowledge of a stolen Polo outstanding from an Aggravated Break and Enter from Terrigal earlier that week, conducted inquiries which

revealed the registration plates to have been stolen from North Gosford also earlier that week. Police then attempted to pull over the male driver who continued to drive at slow speed ignoring all directions by police to stop. Eventually police managed to stop the vehicle in traffic at the intersection of Henry Parry Dr and Range Rd. The man was removed from the vehicle where checks revealed him to be disqualified

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possess prescribed restricted substance, breach of bail, behave in offensive manner in/near public place, destroy or damage property, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, resist officer in execution of duty and assault police officer in execution of duty. During his appearance, the man was granted strict conditional bail to appear before the court on Thursday, September 5. The two male senior constables sustained minor bruising and soreness from the incidents. A man was arrested in Woy Woy in relation to a fraud syndicate on the Coast

A Disqualified Fountaindale man

27-year-old Fountaindale man has been arrested and charged with property offences in North Gosford.

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Coordinated fraud syndicate busted

Man charged with assaulting police and resisting arrest

man appeared in Gosford Court on Tuesday, August 27, after allegedly assaulting police and resisting arrest.

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from driving. Weapons were also located beside the driver’s seat. The man was conveyed to Gosford Police Station where he was subsequently charged with: Not stop vehicle when directed to do so; Drive conveyance taken w/o consent of owner; Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen; Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period; Custody of knife in public place. Source: Website, Aug 29 Brisbane Water Police District

man was arrested as part of an investigation into a coordinated fraud syndicate operating on the Central Coast.

In May, detectives from State Crime Command’s Financial Crimes Squad and Brisbane Water Police District established Strike Force Forth to investigate the acquisition and use of fraudulent credit cards across the region. As part of the investigation, detectives were also conducting inquiries into a break-in at a car dealership at Kariong on March 24, which was suspected to be linked to the fraud syndicate. During the break-in, three Holden Commodores were stolen by three unknown persons. Following extensive inquiries,

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strike force detectives arrested a 45-year-old man during a vehicle stop at Woy Woy on Tuesday, August 27. During a subsequent search of the man’s vehicle, police located and seized $10,000 cash. Shortly after the arrest, investigators executed a search warrant at a nearby home. The man has been taken to Gosford Police Station, where

he will be charged. Following further inquiries, detectives executed a search warrant at a rural property at Yarranbella, 20km west of Macksville, at about 8am on Thursday, August 29. During the search, police located 58 items allegedly purchased with fraudulent credit cards, a stolen caravan, a stolen excavator and attachments, a large amount of property allegedly stolen from industrial sites on the Central Coast, a stolen motor cycle, stolen farming equipment and other items suspected to be the proceeds of crime. All items were seized for further analysis. Investigations are continuing, and further arrests are expected. Source: Media releases, Aug 27-29 NSW Police Media

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State government funds improved disability access

Father and son win prizes and donations

osford father and son, Danny and Daniel O’Brien, have donated $20,000 to support critical medical research into brain cancer and motor neurone disease (MND), after winning $40,000 through a First State Super competition.

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, with members of Kincumber Men’s Shed and Gosford City Model Railroad Club

mproved disability access is on the way for Gosford City Model Railroad Club and Kincumber Men’s Shed, which are co-located on the site of Kincumber

Uniting Church. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said an $11,760 grant from the State Government would be used to refurbish part of the organisation’s building and install a new entrance

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ramp at the facility. “Both organisations are fantastic groups that provide social opportunities for local residents, particularly seniors,” Crouch said. “Constructing a new concrete pathway and railing is essential for safe and easy access at both the Railroad Club and Men’s Shed.” Railroad Club President, David Scott, thanked Crouch and Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward, for the injection of funds. “The grant will join these two sheds with a concrete pathway and railing,” Scott said. “This money will also be used to construct a concrete path to the model train club from the car park and help with works needed to cure current water problems.” Source: Media release, Aug 29 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

The men were joint winners of a recent First State Super competition which saw both men pocket $10,000 cash, with each given an additional $10,000 to donate to a cause near and dear to them. Danny donated his $10,000 to the Charlie Teo Foundation, with Daniel gifting his $10,000 to FightMND. Citing personal experience, Danny said he nominated the Charlie Teo Foundation to help prevent this deadly disease from impacting more families. “Brain tumours have cut short the lives of two of our family members and severely diminished the quality of life of

Suzanne Holden with Danny and Daniel O’Brien

one other family member. “The donation to the Charlie Teo Foundation is to assist in research to improve survival rates in the future,’ Danny said. First State Super’s Acting Group Executive Member Growth, Suzanne Holden, said the Fund was delighted to be able to support these charities that contributed so much to its members and the community as a whole. “First State Super’s 760,000 members are the carers and protectors of our community.

“They are our nurses, police officers, paramedics, fire fighters, disability and agedcare workers, and others who every day care for and support all of us. “Through this campaign we are pleased to have been able to acknowledge the work that so many of our members do in their communities and the people and groups they support,” she said. Source: Media release, Aug 29 Will Turner, First State Super

Free SAFE workshop for children

osford Regional C o m m u n i t y Services will host a free SAFE workshop for children on September 10.

The SAFE series workshop and resources were developed to start the conversation about protective behaviours in a

non-confrontational way. The books and resources support the rights of children and promote them having a voice and are designed to help children identify the parts of the body that are private and help them understand their feelings. It also encourages them to think about five people who

they trust to help them if they feel scared, sad or upset. The books are designed for children aged 2-6. The free workshop will run from the Wyoming Community Centre. Source: Newsletter, Aug 28 Kathy Sokk, Gosford Regional Support Services

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Nurses protest conditions while management denies shortages

espite torrential rain, more than 60 nurses rallied at Gosford Hospital last week to call attention to what they say are worsening conditions at local health facilities.

For several months, members of the NSW Nurses’ and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), Gosford Hospital Branch, have highlighted what they say are widespread short staffing problems to Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). They gathered in the hospital grounds on August 29 to express their growing concerns for patient safety and serious understaffing issues throughout the facility. They were joined by member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride. Tesch said she was “hearing loud and clear” that understaffing at Gosford Hospital is worsening and patient safety is being put at risk.

Some of the nurses and midwives at last Thursday’s protest

“Absent nurses are not being replaced, and sickness and injuries are becoming endemic due to being worked to the bone,” she said. “Wards are understaffed, patients don’t get the care they need, and nurses are at breaking point. “Senior and experienced nurses don’t have the time to do training and supervision of younger nurses, and new nurses are leaving because they are feeling unsupported

and overwhelmed.” Tesch said nurses fear they will be used as scapegoats in coronial inquiries into patient deaths as overwork and understaffing are not accepted as valid reasons for negligence if death occurs. And yet they fear retribution if they tell management that they need more support, she said. “Wards are working three staff short on some shifts and nurses are concerned that

they will be held responsible if something goes wrong with a patient, their registration is on the line,” she said. Tesch said it was time for the State Government to acknowledge the risk to life that health cuts have caused. NSWNMA General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said the issues were compounded by the busy winter period and the need to open additional unfunded beds to meet growing demand on the health service.

“Local nurses and midwives feel let down by the Local Health District for not adequately addressing their concerns or implementing long-term solutions to uphold patient safety,” Holmes said. “The rising number of vacancies is a major concern because it has prompted a reliance on overtime by the nursing staff. “This has created a challenging environment, particularly as the nursing staff try to maintain safe patient care for the community.” But CCLHD Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, said staffing levels at all hospitals were closely monitored. “We employ an experienced workforce with more than 2,500 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) nursing staff across the District,” Montague said. “Gosford Hospital consistently complies (with), and often exceeds, the staffing level requirements of the Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (State) Award. “Our priority is creating a safe environment for our

patients and staff, and daily meetings are held to ensure nursing levels are appropriate and meet patient demand. “Nursing rosters are reviewed to ensure adequate staffing, including during unexpected periods of increased demand and unplanned staff leave. “Rostering also takes into account our nurses’ wellbeing, ensuring a reasonable workload.” Montague said CCLHD increased its workforce by 21 percent, including more than 450 FTE nurses, between June 2012 and June 2019. “The 2019-20 budget for CCLHD is $873M; this is an increase of $32M on the previous financial year’s annualised budget”, he said. Source: Media release, Aug 28 NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association Media release, Aug 30 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch Media release, August 30 Dr Andrew Montague, Chief Executive, Central Coast Local Health District

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Learn to Ride Workshop

Storytime at our libraries

For complete beginners Sat 21 September 9.30am-10am or 10.15am-10.45am, Palmdale

Enjoy a bike week themed Storytime at Central Coast libraries Mon 23 – Fri 27 September

Cycling Skills Workshop For people who can ride but want to brush up on skills Sat 21 September, 11am-12.30pm, Palmdale

Bicycle Maintenance Workshop Learn techniques to maintain and repair your bike Sat 21 September 2019, 1-2.30pm, Palmdale

Paddle to Pedal Tour Enjoy a kayak paddle on Brisbane Water followed by a bike ride along the foreshore Fri 27 September, 9am-3pm, Woy Woy Bookings are essential for the Learn to Ride, Cycling Skills and Bicycle Maintenance workshops and for Paddle to Pedal tour

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with scholarships for their exemplary dedication to the teaching of their chosen subject. They also received $10,000 to undergo a five week study tour within Australia to explore best practice in their subject. The program delivers significant outcomes for scholarship recipients,

students, teacher colleagues and school communities, and is an initiative of the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and administered by the NSW Department of Education. Source: Newsletter, Aug 30 Andrew Backhouse, Henry Kendall High School

Students reach national finals of the Model United Nations Assembly

hree Central Coast Grammar School students have represented their school and the region at the national finals of the Model United Nations Assembly.

“A huge congratulations to Year 11 students, Isabella Ridge, Amy Nicholson and Robert Bacon. “Last weekend (August 1415) they took on the role of a UN delegate for Cambodia in the national finals.

“This was the first time in several years that CCGS had reached the final stage of this prestigious competition. “You represented our school with great finesse and maturity,” said Headmaster, Bill Low. Source: Website, Aug 20 Bill Low, Central Coast Grammar School

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Student awarded a Write On 2019 literary prize

Green Point Christian College student has been awarded a Write On 2019 literary prize. Year 4 student, Amelia McKay, received a Gold Award for her Stage 2 Category entry. She was among only six students to receive this award in NSW. The Awards were presented to the students by the NSW Minister for Education, Sarah

Mitchell. The awardees then had a special behind the scenes tour of the State Library and were told by the State Librarian that he looked forward to one day having their published works in the library also. Gold Awardees’ works are to be published together early next year and will be available for purchase. Source: Media release, Aug 27 Stephanie McCarthy, Green Point Christian College

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School celebrates half a century

yoming Public School will celebrate its 50th anniversary on September 7. To celebrate the milestone, the school will hold an anniversary day on the day featuring memorabilia displays and their newly minted school history book. A highlight of the event will be the official opening of the school’s new commemorative pathway which was funded by the Parents and Carers Group and a Stronger Communities grant. A recently restored school bell takes pride of place in this new community space. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, will formally open the pathway. Parents and Carers Group member, Kim Dwyer, said following the opening, a number of festive activities have been planned for visitors to enjoy. “Wyoming Public School opened in May 1969 and coincides with the Apollo 11 moon landing. “As we are celebrating 50

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fabulous years of education, we’ve arranged for an astronaut to visit on the day. “The astronaut will arrive via a firetruck and there will be

plenty of photo opportunities. “There’s also lots of festivities too, including a jumping castle, barbecue, balloons, face painting and craft activities,”

Dwyer said. Source: Media release, Aug 15 Kim Dwyer, Wyoming Public School

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Phoenix Quartet to present Freedom and Equality concert

he Phoenix Quartet will present a musical exploration of identity, balance and harmony when their latest concert, Freedom and Equality, comes to Green Point on September 22.

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Quartet Artistic Director, Dan Russell, said Freedom and Equality was a strings presentation of the work of cutting edge American composer, Jennifer Higdon, alongside the likes of Masters Haydn, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky. “This is music from a

performs in Sydney, Central Coast and Canberra. It was launched by Charmian Gadd at Crossroads Festival, where they performed Schubert’s masterpiece ‘Death and The Maiden’, in 2018. Its members come from the ranks of national and international orchestras such as Opera Australia Orchestra, Canberra Symphony, Sydney Symphony, BBC Philharmonic, Kammer Philharmonie Köln, Boston Symphony and Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Source: Media release, Aug 7 Dan Russell, The Phoenix Collective

Free pet microchipping day

esident pet owners living in the former Gosford LGA are encouraged to have their furry friends microchipped for free at Central Coast Council’s microchipping day on September 14.

Council’s biannual program, held in February and September, aims to help pet owners take an important step in responsible pet ownership by offering the procedure at no cost. Mayor Jane Smith said microchipping not only benefits both the pet and owner, but is also a requirement when registering pets. “Pets are required to be registered with your local council under NSW legislation and can’t be registered without a microchip,” Mayor Smith said. “We know our community love their pets and want to be responsible, so we are helping

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out by offering this free microchipping service. “Microchipping ensures your pet can be registered, but also means that you can be reunited if for some reason your pet goes missing. “Cat and dog owners must have their pet microchipped by the time they are 12 weeks of age, or when they are first sold, and I encourage our residents to take advantage of this opportunity,” Mayor Smith said. Fines can apply to any

owners that fail to microchip their pet. Residents that have their four-legged friend microchipped, registered, or update their details on the day, will also receive a Happy Pet gift pack. Council’s Free Microchipping Day will be held at Council’s Animal Care Facility on Pateman Rd, Erina, from 10am-3pm. Source: Media release, Sep 2 Central Coast Council Media

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Expressions of interest for the 2020 Harvest Festival sought

xpressions of interest are already open for the 2020 Harvest Festival, to take place over the June long weekend.

Central Coast Council is looking for new hub partners for the festival. Council Unit Manager, Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said the continued growth and success of the event was largely thanks to the new ideas and contributions of local businesses, companies, organisations and community groups. “Attendance numbers for the 2019 Harvest Festival were up by 100 percent, which reaffirms that this event really resonates with both locals and visitors,” Cannard said. “In 2019 it attracted 32,000 locals and visitors and injected

more than $8M into the local economy. “The event is a celebration of farm, friends, food and fun in our picturesque hinterland region and it’s made possible through the contribution of a range of unique event hub partners. “On Saturday and Sunday of the June long weekend, we seek to offer event attendees a range of experiences, activities and fantastic local produce and food across our event trail, which spans Dooralong, Jilliby, Yarramalong, Kulnura, Mangrove Mountain, Peats Ridge, Somersby and Calga. “We’re always seeking new ideas and contributions to make Harvest Festival even better and we’d love to hear how you’d like to be involved.” Mayor, Jane Smith, said the festival gave locals and tourists an insider’s experience of the region’s fertile hinterland.

“It is a great opportunity to showcase our great local produce to the world and I encourage our local producers to get involved,” Clr Smith said. Council is seeking a range of Expression of Interest ideas including but not limited to: open farm gate sales; ticketed farm tours/talks; pick your own produce; tours and talks, indigenous cultural experiences/bush tucker tours, cinema under the stars, art events/installations; live music events; family fun events; cooking demonstrations; food experiences with local produce; and obstacle course races/fun runs. Interested businesses, companies, organisations or community groups should complete an Expression of Interest by 5pm on Monday, September 23.

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Marine Discovery Centre has Ecotourism Australia certification

he Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre has received Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action Business certification from Ecotourism Australia and Centre Manager, John Asquith, couldn’t be happier. “Our volunteers and staff have been working very hard to achieve this recognition,” Asquith said. “We all understood that in order to grow, provide quality service and satisfy our customers we need to be continually improving. “Part of this improvement was to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise our use of resources. “The Marine Centre has achieved this in construction by reusing materials and in operation by installing solar panels.” Asquith said achieving the accreditation involved a review of the Centre’s education programs, safety, costs, training and marketing.

MPs join volunteers on National Meals on Wheels Day

wo local Labor MPs were out and about across the Central Coast on August 28 to support the Central Coast branch of Meals on Wheels.

Busy time at Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

“Over the next few years, our tours, products and programs will provide increasing value for locals and tourists,” he said. “Nature based tourism with walks, talks, good food and enjoyment of the beautiful Central Coast marine environment is expected to grow.” In a letter advising of the accreditation, EcoTourism Australia said the Marine Centre was an “exemplary” operator in terms of “ecological sustainability,

natural area management and provision of authentic cultural experiences”. The centre will now be listed in the organisation’s Green Travel Guide and will need to meet requirements of regular criteria upgrades. Asquith said the Marine Centre was looking to partner with and provide assistance to other like-minded operators to help them become Ecotourism businesses. Source: Media release, Aug 29 Central Coast Marine Discovery

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This year Harvest Festival attracted more than 32,000 locals and visitors for a June long weekend of farm, friends, food and fun in our picturesque and fertile hinterland.

Centre Media statement, Aug 30 John Asquith, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

The 28th was National Meals on Wheels Day, with Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and Member for Wyong, David Harris, both rolling up their sleeves and getting out and about with their local Meals on Wheels team to deliver meals to clients in their electorates. Tesch’s run was coordinated

Source: Media release, Aug 30 Pip Wilson, Meals on Wheels, Central Coast

Climate Action Picnic to be part of a Global Climate Strike

group of local high schooler students are organising a Climate Action Picnic to take place at Central Coast Leagues Club’s Ray Maher Oval on September 20. The group, made up of passionate young environmentalists, has contacted a number of local environmental justice and conservation groups to take part in the picnic, which will double as an educational event on the importance of taking climate action. The picnic comes just a few weeks after Central Coast Council officially declared that

the region was in the midst of a climate emergency. Group spokesperson and Kincumber High School student, Ella Avni, said information stalls and guest speakers would help drive the message home. “We plan on having representatives from the Australian Conservation Foundation, Take 3 For the Sea, Sea Bird Rescue and Sea Shepherd Central Coast to name a few local groups taking part. “There will be opportunities for attendees to write letters to our MPs, design signs and chat with those who are leading the way for a more sustainable Central Coast.

GOSFORD OPEN GARDENS Open: 10am to 3pm Entry: $5pp each garden

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Supporting “Elsie’s Retreat”, a palliative care facility for the central coast

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through Meals on Wheels’ Woy Woy outlet, whilst Harris’ was done through its Tuggerah distribution centre. “Being a part of such a great cause and working with volunteers that put their all into delivering meals every day was an honour. “It’s so rewarding to support Meals on Wheels and deliver food to those who need it most in our community,” Tesch said.

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“There will be local music acts performing on the day as well as some incredible speakers to keep us both entertained and educate us on the importance of a sustainable future. “This event is open to everyone and we are expecting turnout from all areas of the Coast. “It is important to open our arms to the diverse needs of every part of our region,” Avni said. The picnic gets underway from 12pm. Source: Media release, Aug 28 Ella Avni, Climate Action Picnic Committee

BE INSPIRED!! on the weekend of 28th & 29th September visit 10 inspirational gardens on the central coast * 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

Free Retirement Village Expo in Gosford

he Central Coast Retirement Village Expo is on at Central Coast Leagues Club from September 8-9. Australia’s over-50s have a wealth of lifestyle options available to them. Retirement communities run the gamut from luxury resortstyle developments to laidback residential parks. It can be difficult for the average person to wade through the paperwork to find their ideal situation. Sometimes, you just need to talk to a person. That’s where the Retirement Village Expo can make a real difference. These free events are dedicated to bringing together the general public and the retirement living sector in a no-pressure, informal setting.

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Open gardens specially selected

At the expos, retirees can meet with representatives from leading retirement housing providers, collect information and ask any questions they might have about retirement living. Visitors are encouraged to take their time and engage in detailed conversations with village staff to gain a real insight into the life of a community, as well as the rights and obligations of residents. Moving into a retirement village is as much a lifestyle decision as a financial one and both aspects should be carefully considered. The Expo runs from 10am to 3pm on both days and is free to attend. Source: Media release, Sep 2 Dorothy Willoughby, Dorsal

he Gosford District Open Garden Committee has revealed the gardens in the former Gosford LGA that will be featured in the inaugural event, which runs from September 28-29. Gardens in Terrigal, Kariong, Niagara Park, Forresters Beach, Umina and Pearl Beach will be opened and Committee Chair, Dot Kite, said there’ll be something for everyone with each feature garden offering a unique collection of greenery. “There is lots of activity happening in the gardens in the Gosford area. “Shrubs are being pruned to perfection, plants given a dose of fertilizer to bring them into bloom, and garden furniture given a new coat of paint, all to bring the gardens to their peak of perfection for visitors to view and to gather ideas for their own gardens.

Better Homes and Gardens presenter, Graham Ross, with Forresters Beach gardener, Peter Nixon

“Visitors can also simply marvel at what can be achieved by diligence, careful planning and good garden techniques,” Kite said. Kite said several of these gardens have been featured in leading garden magazines and television programs because of their clever design and for the diversity of plantings to suit every area of the garden. “Be sure to see the garden in Terrigal that has been almost wholly grown from succulent cuttings, or the Kariong garden that has been skilfully created on a sandstone hill. “There’s also the garden of a renowned designer in Forresters Beach which boasts an exotic green wall and filled with plants not usually found on the Central Coast,” Kite said. “You will be delighted and entranced by each of the 10 gardens on display that weekend, so mark the calendar now as it is an event not to be missed,” she added. This event is sponsored by Central Coast Council and is supporting the Elsie’s Retreat palliative care hospice

campaign for the region. A map of the 10 feature gardens is available on the Gosford Open Gardens website and information is also available at Council

Information Centres and local libraries and nurseries. Source: Media release, Aug 30 Dote Kite, Gosford District Open Gardens

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, SEP 5 Tuggerawong Shared Pathway Community Feedback, Lakelands Community Centre, 3:30pm - 7:30pm yourvoiceourcoast.com/TSP2-5

History Displays: Mann St Memories and Wyong Way Back When, Gosford & Tuggerah Library, 31/8 - 8/9, 9:30am - 5pm Submerged: Stories of Australian Shipwrecks Exhibition, Lake Haven Library, Free, 1/9 - 31/10, 9am - 5pm

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

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

Saturday Night Spectacular: Marina Prior, The Royal Hotel Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

Linton Gardens Premier Bridal Fair 2019, Linton Gardens, Free entry, 10am - 2pm

School Spring Fair, Central Coast Grammar School, Free entry, 9am - 4pm

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

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

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Gosford World Vision Club: Fashion Parade And Afternoon Tea, Presbyterian Church Gosford, Ticketed, 1:30pm - 4pm

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Tree of Dreams River R U OK? Day Reflections - A Positive Toukley Presbyterian Ripple Of Hope And Support FRIDAY, SEP 6 Church Hall, For Those Touched By 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuggerah Lakes U3A Suicide, Climate Future Monthly presents a Talk on Wyong Milk Factory, FRIDAY, SEP 13 ‘The Wyong Estate (Alison Forum: Free event, Homestead), 5:30pm - 7:30pm Energy Alternatives, The Entrance/Long Jetty Leisure & Learning RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm MONDAY, SEP 9 Centre Gosford, Aussie Nightmarkets, The Entertainment Grounds, 5pm - 10pm

Halekulani View Club COSS Connections MONDAY, SEP 16 SUNDAY, SEP 22 Supports The Smith Guided Bush Walk, Fundraising Trivia Night For Kincumber Mountain The Prevention Of Cruelty Family - Meeting, Lunch & Guest Speaker, All Reserve, Ticketed, To Animals, Welcome, 11am 9am - 12pm, 4349 4756 Everglades Country Club

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

Woy Woy Library, Free, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Arj Barker: Keeper or Crapper, Ticketed, 18 & 19/09 Laycock Street Theatre at 8pm, 20 & 21/09 - Peninsula Theatre Woy Woy at 7:30pm

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Inaugural RYSS Hall of Famers revealed Terrigal Trotters spread funds raised T from Bay to Bay Running Festival he inaugural class of Regional Youth Support Services’ (RYSS) YOP Pop Up Hall of Fame has been an unveiled.

The 2019 Bay to Bay Running Festival funding recipients

ommunity groups across the Coast have received a funding boost thanks to the Terrigal Trotters and the generosity of the Central Coast community.

The Trotters are the group behind the annual Bay to Bay Running Festival. The 2019 festival was the most successful one to date, raising over $130,000, an almost 50 per cent increase on the total funds raised from the previous year’s event and the first time the figure has cracked the $100,000 mark. In August, the Trotters held a special community cheque presentation to distribute those funds, with several groups and programs from the former Gosford LGA picking up funding. This year’s three major beneficiaries were: the Central Coast Local Health District with $30,000 to be split between

Gosford and Wyong Hospital Emergency Departments; Camp Breakaway which received $40,000; and, St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School’s The Hive project, which picked up $14,000. Other local causes to receive funds included: Gosford’s ET Australia ($7,000); Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club ($4,500); NSW SES Gosford Unit ($3,250); Ronald McDonald Family Room, Gosford Hospital ($2,750); Rotary Club of West Gosford ($2,250); The 1st Gosford Scouts ($2,000); Kincumber and Bensville Sea Scouts ($2,000); Soroptimist International, Brisbane Water ($2,000); North Avoca Surf Club ($2,000); 1st Point Clare Scouts ($2,000); The Salvation Army ($2,000); the 1st Woy Woy Sea Scouts ($2,000); and, the Woy Woy CWA Branch ($1,000).

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Source: Website, Aug 3 Jenny Barker, Bay to Bay Running Festival

The Hall of Fame is an online gallery that tells the stories of inspiring young Central Coast residents and was designed to show local youth that even in the face of adversity, nothing can stop them achieving their goals. RYSS partnered with the Department of Families and Community Services to launch the Hall of Fame, which will double as a new online resource that provides links to support, advice, training facilities, employment services and volunteering opportunities to inspire the next generation of local young people. RYSS Youth Worker and Hall of Fame co-coordinator, Lani Pomare, said it’s hoped that by spotlighting young achievers on the Coast, RYSS will be able to change the way young people are viewed in the community. “The Hall of Fame is demonstrating to the entire Central Coast how talented and proactive our young people really are, and how resilient, determined, motivated and inspiring they can be, a fact that we hope will resonate with the public to encourage further investment in youth employment and opportunities,” Pomare said. Amongst the inaugural 15 Hall of Famers, several hail from the former Gosford LGA, including Saratoga’s Eliza Brearley. Eliza is a 23-year-old actress and the founder and content creator for Australia’s first ever autism therapy YouTube channel, Planet Jassi. Living with disability herself, Eliza wants to show people everywhere that having a

Eliza Brearley (pictured here as Jassi) is an inaugural RYSS Hall of Famer

disability doesn’t mean you can’t learn, grow and live a fulfilling life. Born with a developmental disability, Eliza has spent most of her life having to carefully learn everyday tasks that most people perform without so much as a second thought. With the help of a team of supporters, Eliza is now living her dream of performing. Since graduating high school, Eliza has been honing her craft as part of the Options Theatre Company, a specialist theatre group that provides

opportunities, both on and off the stage, for people with disability. She’s also an accomplished model and a champion swimmer. Indeed, her pool prowess almost outweighs her love for the stage, with Eliza having been a Special Olympics medallist in her swimming heyday, but it’s Planet Jassi she’s most proud of. Taking on the titular character of Jassi, Eliza launched her channel in 2018 and has since created over 25 short

episodes, where Jassi goes about her daily life and meets the challenges of her disability. The episodes are free to access and are suitable for all children. They also make great tools for parents, carers, educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, child psychologists and special education teachers. Source: Interview, Aug 27 Lani Pomare, RYSS Website, Sep 3 YOP Pop Up Hall of Fame: Eliza Brearley Dilon Luke, Journalist

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

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

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

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CENTRAL COAST HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

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

THE MAKERS STUDIO CENTRAL COAST INC.

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

COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends”

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

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS INC

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

CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

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

CENTRAL COAST 50+ SINGLES SOCIAL GROUP Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & socialising each w/e. Friendly group monthly programme all areas 0412 200 571 0437 699 366 0407 031 013

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS CENTRAL COAST SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH

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

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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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

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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

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Enjoy a diverse range of LEISURE AND LEARNING courses and activities for CENTRE seniors. Keep your mind active Activities include fitness, yoga, and make new friends. Your bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, retirement years can be the line dancing, tai chi, painting, best years of all. craft and computer classes. 0408 704 701 4384 5152

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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

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

POLITICAL PARTY grahamblack@outlook.com.au Educational organisation promoting prevention, self-help SPECIAL INTEREST and freedom of choice in CENTRAL COAST GREENS Community Support, Zumba Refer potential volunteers to therapies. The Central Coast Greens Book Club, Community community organisations. Henry Kendall Gardens CCLC BRIDGE CLUB For a fairer, more transparent Garden, Facility Hire, EAPA, Provide support to volunteers Summer Meeting Duplicate Bridge-partner not and accountable government Fine Assistance, Volunteer and community organisations. 3rd Mon each month - 7pm, based on democratic principles required for most sessions. Opportunity, CDAT, OSHC/ Provide training to volunteers Winter Meeting Central Coast Leagues Club Local, state-wide, national Vacation Care and managers of volunteers - Managed by Gosford Regional 3rd Sat each month - 2pm 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. and international issues and Information sessions “Bridge to 0410 696 458 Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon campaigns - Council and Community Services Volunteering” held regularly. cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com 4325 9854 parliamentary representation 4323 7483 4329 7122 www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au Developing a new economy recruit@volcc.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Protecting our environment CENTRAL COAST FAMILY Peaceful conflict resolution WILDLIFE ARC CENTRAL COAST Community participation HISTORY SOCIETY INC. We rescue and care for injured We meet monthly every 3rd Open Tue to Fri 9.30am GOJU-KAI KARATE and orphan native animals. Thu - Details and info: 2.30pm ALCOHOLICS Traditional Karate & Self 24hr/day, 7days/week.Gen centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au First Sat 9.30 - noon Defence for Teens & Adults ANONYMOUS Meeting 3rd Sun Wyoming centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Thur 7pm - 9pm No Contracts, Cheap Rates Meet Mon, Wed & Fri, Community Centre, Maidens Other times by appointment. Wamberal - Mon 630pm 12.30pm - Someone cares Brush Rd Wyoming at 10am 4324 5164 AUSTRALIAN LABOR Kincumber - Thurs 715pm Anglican Church 4325 0666 www.centralcoastfhs.org.au 0417 697 096 3 Mann St Gosford PARTY OURIMBAH/ admin@centralcoasths.org.au www.centralcoastgoju4323 3890 NARARA BRANCH COMMUNITY CENTRES kaikarate.com.au Discussion/action community BRISBANE WATER BETTER HEARING issues - 3 levels of COMMUNITY CENTRES AUSTRALIA CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY CENTRAL COAST Government provide the local community • Coach tours • School Niagara Park Primary School SOARING CLUB INC COAST with a meeting place and educational tours • Annual 7.30pm 1st Mon each month Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Hearing loss management hub for groups, services and Street Stalls • Participation 0410 309 494 Instruction FREE to members Support and educational information. in History Heritage Week kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com 14 and up for Training groups providing practical Celebration Margaret Pearce Flying at Bloodtree Rd experience and confidence PUBLIC SPEAKING Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE Learn the benefits of hearing 4325 2270 AND LEARNING CENTRE Sun ( weather permitting) aids Develop confidence by Mon-Fri FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST 0412 164 082 4321 0275 improving your speaking skills. Chess, Darts, Handicraft, 0414 635 047 FLEETERS CENTRAL Meetings are entertaining and Indoor Bowls, Knitting, Line www.ccsoaring.com.au COAST CENTRAL COAST educational. Dancing, Origami, Painting, For anyone interested in early PROSTATE CANCER Pencil Drawing, Scrabble, history or early family histories. SPIRITUALITY IN THE SUPPORT GROUP Scrapbooking, Sit & Sew, Table BLUE GUM FLAT Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. PUB (GOSFORD) Tennis, Ukulele TOASTMASTERS Point Clare Community Hall Ecumenical & Interfaith Meet last Friday Month 4304 7065 Mthly meetings 1st and 2nd Sat 10:30am Speakers Forum & Q&A Terrigal Uniting Church 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm 4392 1926 4311 6254 with focus on developing 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal GOSFORD-NARARA Ourimbah RSL understanding and 9.30am to 12 noon 4362 7227 NEIGHBOURHOOD encouraging dialogue about 4367 9600 CENTRE spirituality through people www.pcfa.org.au School Holiday activities, sharing their life journeys. BRISBANE WATER BRASS playgroup, multicultural 1st Tues March to October Brass Band entertainment DYING WITH DIGNITY programs, community activities 2nd Tues November for the community playing all INNER WHEEL CLUBS OF Campaigning to give those - Rooms for Hire 7.30 to 9pm types of popular music CENTRAL COAST suffering unrelievable terminal 4329 4477 Grange Hotel Wyoming Rehearsal every Tues. Wyong, Terrigal & or incurable illness the choice admin@gnnc.com.au 4365 9197 7.30pm-10pm Gosford North Clubs to receive legal medical help 0419 274 012 Women working together to WOMEN’S GROUPS to die. Quarterly meetings, POINT CLARE make a difference and imprive Erina Fair. COMMUNITY HALL COASTAL A CAPPELLA lives while making new friends. 02 4369 8053 Enjoy social outings and Community Garden - Playgroup CENTRAL COAST Dynamic award winning j2@heelstone.com.au community involvment. Craft and Exercise Groups women’s a cappella chorus WOMEN’S HEALTH Wyong Club Meets Function or Meeting Hire new members always CENTRE 3rd Wed 6.30pm FAIRHAVEN SERVICES Managed by Gosford Regional welcome. Counseling, therapeutic and Terrigal Club Meets Enabling People who live with Community Services Music eduction provided social groups, workshops, 3rd Mon 12 noon a disability to achieve their Enquiries regarding hire to Lots of Performance domestic violence and abuse Gosford North goals and aspirations. 4323 7483 opportunities, or hire us for issues. All services provided by accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au 2nd Wed 7pm Since 1962. Independant your next event. women for women www.gosfordcommunity.org.au 0417 480 549 or Living, community 0412 948 450 4324 2533 0407 008 555 participation, life skills & more coastalacappella@gmail.com www.cccwhc.com.au NDIS Provider. KARIONG 4349 5500 LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY NEIGHBOURHOOD SOUNDWAVES SOROPTIMIST 3rd Mon. 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Mariners reach quarterfinals

he Central Coast Mariners have progressed through to the final eight of the FFA Cup with a victory over Brisbane Roar on penalties. Goals by Matt Simon and Sam Silvera were not enough to separate the sides after 120 minutes of football. Round 16 of the Cup saw competitive debuts for, Milan Duric, Eun-Sun Kim, Dylan Fox and Mark Birighitti, in the retro ‘Coasties’ kits as the Mariners searched for progression to the FFA Cup quarter finals for the first time. Despite being on the back foot early, the Mariners were awarded a penalty when Matt Simon was brought down in the box and the Skipper made no mistake from the penalty spot to give the visitors the lead in the 21st minute. The Roar were fired up and missed a glorious chance as an unmarked Mauk put his shot over the bar and Birighitti was called into action for the

first time late in the half as he stopped a tame Brad Inman shot. The Mariners stayed firm and took their lead into the break. It took just 60 seconds into the second half for Brisbane to grab the equaliser, as Inman’s shot curled in off the post. It took until the 72nd minute for the Mariners to have another chance as Tommy Oar caught the Roar defence napping and let fly a rifling shot that smashed into the frame of the goal. Good linkup play between Oar and Jordan Murray saw the wingers’ cross met by Simon who laid the ball off to Sam Silvera, and the 18-year old snatched the lead back for the visitors with five minutes to play. But the advantage did not last long as Brisbane were awarded a penalty with O’Donovan making no mistake from the spot. From there the game went into extra-time and despite being under a lot of pressure in the first period, the Mariners

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created chances near the end as both Murray and Dylan Fox put their efforts narrowly wide. The second half followed the same pattern as the first, with the Mariners soaking up pressure, but chances slowed with tired legs across the park for both teams. The Roar were edging closer and former Mariner, Aiden O’Neill, saw his shot strike the upright from a corner, but the teams couldn’t be split after 120 minutes as the game headed to penalties. The Mariners went first and Simon got things underway with the first and the visitors converted all four, while Birighitti was the hero, saving twice, from O’Donovan and Aldred, to send the Mariners through to a quarter-final clash against Hume City. Fronting the press pack post game, Mariners’ Head Coach, Alen Stajcic, laid the praise on the club’s new signings for their efforts. “It was a tense match and could’ve gone either way for long periods of the game. “I thought when we scored the second one, especially being so late, we could hang on for the last five minutes. “Both teams showed they have improved from last year, there is a lot of resilience and character in both teams and I think it has showed tonight that the competition will be a lot tighter than it was last year. “Sammy (Silvera) changed the game for us in attack. “He certainly showed that little bit of class, speed and mobility to beat players and it was good for him to get a goal. “He really is a weapon for us, and he has got so much more to give so I hope he has a good next couple of months to establish himself in our team. “In terms of our defence we were quite good. “We were missing our three starting centre backs today, so to have a makeshift back four with Dylan Fox who has only been with us for a week, and Lewis Miller, who got his first start in senior football at this level, and Ziggy, who only played his second game for the club, as well as Birighitti, who hasn’t been here long, I’m so happy for those four,” Stajcic said. The Mariners will now face Hume City in the quarterfinals of the FFA Cup at Broadmeadow’s ABD Stadium in Victoria on September 17. Source: Website, Aug 29 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

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

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Central Coast Newspapers has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into financial difficulty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track. However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so. From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them. Decorative Fabrics & • Modern Asian Cuisine, • Steve McGinty, Furnishings Victoria Street East Gosford • Michelle Umback - 2 Funky, • AAA Coastal Painting Wyoming Terrigal •T ony Fitzpatrick trading as Service, Greg Sutherland, • Dean Lampard - Trading as Lampard Painting North Gosford Futurtek Roofing • Ezy Homes - Freddies • Coast and Country •S helley Walker - Previously Warehouse, Gosford Central Removalists - Gosford trading as Headmasters Hair Plaza • Mulla Villa PTY Ltd Design, Park Plaza Gosford Thomas James Clinton, • • Jessica Wheatcroft trading • Jessica Davis - A1 Cleaning Trading as TMA Products as Wheatcroft Advertising Services, Erina & AthroBalm & Effective quaBricks, Kogarah • I nspire P/L trading as CUP Business Solutions of Ettalong A Computers formerly of • • Audrey’s Family Restaurant, Craig Lack Fencing Gosford George Nouri • Renotek, Tascott

Evan Bennett wins a basketball bronze medal at 82 years of age

entral Coast Waves Basketball Club member, Evan Bennett, has returned from the Federal International Maxibasketball Association (FIMBA) tournament in Finland with a bronze medal.

Bennett was a player coach for the Australian Myths and Legends Over 75’s team, made up of stalwarts of the game from across NSW.

At 82, Bennett was one of the oldest competitors for Australia taking part in the tournament that attracted over 3,000 players from the Over 35’s right through to the Over 80’s divisions. The Myths and Legends won several of their games and found themselves in the playoffs for third and fourth place, and despite finishing in fourth, still picked up a bronze medal for their efforts. Source: Media release, Aug 26 Jaylee Ismay, Basketball NSW

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Wet weather forces Rugby Union to cancel major semi-finals

n an unprecedented move, Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) has advanced the minor premiers from each grade directly to their respective grand finals, after torrential rain forced the competition committee to cancel the major semi-finals.

The decision is set to have a major impact on the makeup of this year’s grand finals, with the current second placed teams in each grade who were supposed to contest the major semi-finals now set to play the minor semi-final winners on Saturday, September 7. CCRU Administration Officer, Kate Thomson, said the call had not been an easy one to make. “CCRU have been liaising with Council since early Thursday, August 29, to discuss alternative venues,

date changes, mid-week games, Sunday games, draw amendments and doing our best to get all five major semifinals played. “Council informed us on Friday, August 30, that they would not be closing grounds, but it was their

strong recommendation that no games be played on any ground as there would definitely be damage to the grounds after the amount of rain we’ve had along with a very high tide, meaning the water cannot get away as quickly as they would like,”

Thomson said. “Any damage to the grounds would result in substantial fines to the zone and more importantly, any damage sustained in the minor semifinals would risk grounds being closed indefinitely, affecting the possibility of playing the preliminary final and grand final at Woy Woy Oval, which is not something CCRU is willing to risk. “Similar scenarios have occurred recently at both Slade Park and Heazlett Park. “If the damage is bad enough, which is possible given the amount of water currently sitting on the fields, they can suspend all our bookings and field use, and we would have no venue available for the remaining finals games,” Thomson said. Source: Media statement, Aug 30 Kate Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Gosford City have battled their way into the Women’s League grand final

osford City have booked their spot in Central Coast Football’s Unity Bank Women’s League grand final after a supercharged 1-nil win over Kanwal.

Pluim Park hosted the major semi-final match on Monday night (September 2) after heavy rain caused the fixture to be postponed from Sunday afternoon. After falling to a 2-0 defeat the weekend prior, Kanwal looked to bounce back strongly and seal a place in the grand final after finishing the regular season in the competition’s

top two, whilst Gosford City entered Monday night’s match on the back of eight successive victories, their latest a lastgasp win over Umina United in the minor semi-final. The two previous meetings between the sides had seen both emerge victorious, with Kanwal managing a narrow 3-2 victory in Round 5, before Gosford City turned the tables on their opponents to record a resounding 5-0 victory at Gavenlock Oval in Round 14. Ten goals from the sides’ two previous meetings had the big crowd at Pluim Park excited for an end-to-end thriller. However, the first half of the match presented itself as more

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Gosford City celebrating their major semis win Photo: Central Coast Football

of a slow burn, with the weight of expectation felt on both sides, as neither appeared keen to take too many risks. That being said, both sides did produce goal-scoring opportunities with both Keepers called into action, ensuring the score remained locked at 0-0 come the halftime break. Knowing full-well that anything other than a win would signal the end of their 2019 campaigns, both sides started the second half

brightly. With barely five minutes having elapsed, Gosford City found the opening goal of the match with Courtney Garland managing to turn the ball in amongst a sea of Kanwal bodies for what was just her third goal of the season, but certainly her most important. The goal triggered the beginning of an exhilarating final 40 minutes, in which the Bulls began to throw numbers forward in search of an avenue back into the match.

Although putting Gosford under significant pressure, the full-throttle attacking nature of the Kanwal side saw them give up some of their defensive solidarity, with Gosford’s top scorer, Brittni Nicol, and twogoal minor semi-final hero, Jessica Dominello, providing a constant counter-attacking threat for much of the second half. The final 10 minutes was played almost exclusively in the Gosford City half as Kanwal threw everything they

had at their opponents to find an equaliser and potentially force the tie into extra-time. A string of consecutive corners saw Kanwal place the Gosford side under significant pressure. However, the Dragons dealt with it well, either putting the ball behind for a repeat corner or clearing their lines, before the referee blew full-time on what proved an extremely entertaining match. Gosford City now face a short turn-around ahead of this coming Saturday afternoon’s grand final at Central Coast Stadium, where they’ll have a high-flying Southern and Ettalong United side standing in their way of potential backto-back premierships. Gosford did, however, manage to defeat the Lionesses 3-2 only a few weeks ago, setting the scene for what should be a highquality match of football on Saturday afternoon. Source: Media release, Sep 4 Lachlan Herd, Central Coast Football

Bike Week activities announced

ational Bike Week gets underway from September 21 and Central Coast Council has announced a number of activities to celebrate the initiative. Council’s Bike Week program kicks off on the 21st with a Learn to Ride workshop in Palmdale. This is followed by a Cycling Skills and Bicycle Maintenance workshops on the same day, also at Palmdale, making for

concluding with a Paddle to Pedal Tour on the 27th. Paddle to Pedal will take place in Woy Woy and see participants kayak the Brisbane Water before cycling the foreshore. All workshops and Paddle to Pedal require a booking. Contact Council for more information. one comprehensive induction into the world of cycling. From September 23-27

all Central Coast Library branches will be running bike themed storytime events for young locals with the program

Source: Media release, Sep 2 Central Coast Council

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The event celebrates the outstanding achievements of volunteer surf lifesavers across surf sports, education, administration, membership and lifesaving, with local clubs, Umina Beach, Terrigal and Copacabana, all honoured on the night for their efforts over the past year. Umina Beach was the Coast’s most decorated club, picking up the coveted Club of the Year Award, with, Kai Darwin, also named Youth Surf Life Saver of the Year, and the club’s Patrol Team 12, named Patrol Team of the Year. Terrigal and Copacabana also picked up gongs on the night, with Terrigal’s, Paul Lemmon, named the Masters Athlete of the Year, and Copacabana’s, Paul Duignan, named Facilitator of the Year. Lemmon was honoured for his incredible achievements on the beach and in the pool over the past year and his enduring commitment to the legacy of Terrigal SLSC. Seven gold medals, five silver and three bronze. That’s Lemmon’s medal count from the 2018 International Life Saving World Championships, pool and ocean events. This season Lemmon once again achieved outstanding results in both individual and team competition, including breaking both World and Australian records.

This is Lemmon’s 11th Masters Athlete of the Year Award. Duignan picked up his award for his enduring service to both Copacabana SLSC’s and the Central Coast SLS branch’s education portfolios. This season he was named Director of Education for the Central Coast branch and through that role he has elevated the education portfolio on a regional scale. Duignan empowers and inspires trainers to deliver course material in new ways to keep members engaged and motivated throughout the season. As the Chair of the Surf Life Saving Central Coast Education Committee, Duignan provides a collaborative and inclusive approach to create the best outcomes for all 15 clubs on the Coast. SLS NSW President, George Shales, said the evening was the perfect way to commend exceptional efforts among the 75,000 strong membership. “Each year our volunteer surf lifesavers put hundreds of thousands of hours into protecting the public on our beaches,” said Shales. “They display courage and bravery in some of the harshest conditions. “They are innovators, leaders, educators, athletes, watermen and women. “They are some of the most skilled first responders on the NSW coastline and we are delighted to recognise the best in each field at our Awards of Excellence,” he said. Source: Media release, Sep 1 SLS NSW Media

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Erina’s Oztag teams are NSW champions and runners up Woy Woy Bowling Club held its inaugural Tuesday Mixed Bowls on Tuesday, July 28.

Paul Lemmon and Paul Duignan both win Surf Life Saving NSW Awards he Central Coast’s surf lifesaving clubs have cleaned up at the 111th Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence, bringing home a slew of awards.

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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

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Erina High School’s Year 9/10 Girls Oztag team are the state title holders

rina High School has returned from the Opens Girls’ OzTag NSW Champions of Champions Tournament with a state title and some new silverware for the trophy cabinet.

The two day tournament is the most hotly contested school based oz-tag event in the State, with Erina High School fielding a Year 9/10 Girls team and an Opens team. The Opens side went through all pool matches undefeated, with wins against Liverpool, Randwick, Beverly Hills and Glenwood. They then moved into the finals with a quarter final win over Belmont and semi-final win over Kirrawee. This then put the girls into the state final vs Woolooware. “The game was tight from start to finish, with a full time score of 3-3,” said Principal, Karen Nicol. “This sent to the match into

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