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Premier accuses Council of sitting on its hands while announcing Conservatorium upgrade

remier Gladys Berejiklian urged Central Coast Council to “hop to it” if it wants State Government help in delivering a Performing Arts Centre (PAC) for Gosford as she announced a $2M refurbishment of Central Coast Conservatorium this week.

The Premier made it clear that $10M pledged for the PAC project in 2015, as part of a $12M package to include the $2M for the Con, could well be at jeopardy due to Council’s inaction. The Premier visited the Con en-route to a Community Cabinet meeting at Mingara Recreation Centre with all 23 of her Ministers on September 30, joined by Arts Minister, Don Harwin, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin MLC. “Musicians of the Coast have used this former courthouse and police station since 1987 and it’s high time it was brought up to date with new performance and equipment, essential refurbishment and safety upgrades,“ Berejiklian said. “Providing an inspiring learning space will encourage students to want to learn music and teachers to give their best. “I hope it will also attract other young people to think big in terms of musical study. “This will be a real boost for the region, with students no longer having to travel long distances for a top class learning environment.” First pledged in 2015 as part of a $12M commitment from the State Government towards performing arts infrastructure on the Coast, the $2M has

Artist’s impression of how the Con will look after its $2M refurbishment. Inset: Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, at the announcement.

been in limbo ever since, as plans for a PAC stalled. Conservatorium Board President, Peter Brandon, said the decision to deliver the $2M earmarked specifically for the Con was “music to our ears”. Brandon said the Con operates out of the oldest heritage listed building on the Coast, a collection of demountables and a host of halls, rooms and venues all over the Coast. “This funding injection will allow us to transform the Con through sensitive refurbishment, upgrades to bathrooms, the kitchen, teaching and rehearsal spaces and bringing in a new piano and furniture, including seating in the Robert Knox Hall,” he said. The funds will also allow master planning for long-term future capital works. “We have a big vision for performing arts on the Coast. “A combined Conservatorium and small acoustic concert

hall that will become a vibrant educational and cultural hub for our region,” Brandon said. Crouch described the announcement as a “watershed moment” for the Con and the entire region and Minister Harwin said the money would give the Con a “whole new lease of life” which would continue to inspire students and delight audiences for years to come. Conservatorium Deputy Chair, Claire Braund, said master planning for the future could pave the way for a 500600 seat acoustic performance hall, which is what the Coast “desperately needs”. She said talks were ongoing with Council re a council owned block to the rear of the Con as a possible site. “But this $2M allows us to start with a small footprint and build from there,” she said. “We have been lobbying for many years for an appropriate music hall with an orchestra pit.

“We have some world-class musicians here and there is nowhere suitable for them to play on the Coast.” Premier Berejiklian said the $10M originally pledged for a PAC (to be matched dollar for dollar by both the Federal Government and the then Gosford Council) had been put on the back burner due to lack of a suitable proposal. “We are waiting for Central Coast Council to come to us with a proposal and we will consider it closely,” she said. “This is the time to develop the region and Council is sitting on its hands not doing the work required. “When councils and State Government work together, great things can happen. “We have a sense of urgency but we don’t understand why council is not being more cooperative.” The Premier’s comments and announcement come in the wake of a recent decision by Central Coast Council to

review plans for a Cultural Precinct in the heart of Gosford incorporating a Regional Library and a Performing Arts Centre and concentrate instead on pushing through with plans for a library as a stand alone project. Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, defended that decision after the Premier’s comments. “Planning for the PAC is still ongoing and Council decided to proceed with plans for a Regional Library in an effort to secure Federal Government funding,” she said. “Ratepayers have been paying a levy for a Regional Library for a long time.” Clr Matthews called for affirmation of the $10M pledged in 2015 for a RPAC and said it was “perplexing” that it had not been affirmed at the same time as the $2M Conservatorium announcement. Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said staff had completed all

requirements for the funding, had “provided extensive documentation including evidence of stakeholder consultation, and repeatedly sought advice on the next steps to finalise a funding agreement”. But Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin, MLC, confirmed Council’s delay in delivering a PAC in Gosford could result in losing the $10M. Crouch said $2M had been separated from the total $12M to allow the Conservatorium to upgrade its facilities and plan for the future. “It has been over four years since this funding commitment (was made), and Council has not even turned a sod on the performing arts centre,” he said. “The Department of Premier and Cabinet, or any Government representative, is yet to be presented with Council’s fully-funded final proposal.” Martin said the proposed performing arts centre had undergone a number of changes since 2015, and was still not finalised. “There needs to be accountability and value for money when taxpayer dollars are spent,” he said. Source: Press conference, Sep 30 Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, Arts Minister, Don Harwin, Central Coast Conservatorium Board President, Peter Brandon Interview, Sep 30 Central Coast Conservatorium Deputy Chair, Claire Braund Interview, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media release, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media release, Sep 30 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin MLC Reporter: Terry Collins

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A busy period for emergency services

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.

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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

inter ended with a deluge of rain causing flooding across the Central Coast, and Spring started with days of fire bans and severe weather warnings of damaging winds up to 75km/h which caused even more havoc for the State Emergency Services.

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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Days of unrelenting heavy and torrential rain over the last weekend of August took its toll, with many roads swamped, a minor flood warning issued and the State Emergency Services coming to the rescue of 220 households. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a minor flood warning for Tuggerah Lake on Saturday, August 31, when rainfall caused rising levels across the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake catchment area during Friday, August 30. Most of the rain fell on Friday and overnight into Saturday, with Gosford (205mls), Mangrove Mountain (175mls), Norah Head (154mls) recording

Johnson Rd, Tuggerah the highest levels, and significant rainfall at Kangy Angy and Palm Grove. Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty had exceeded the minor flood level (0.90m) overnight on Saturday, peaking at 0.91m. There was minor flooding at Long Jetty, The Entrance and surrounding areas, as well as on low lying farm land, roads and bridges. Water levels in the upper reaches of Lake Munmorah crept up over banks and swamped foreshore pathways. Levels on Wyong River held steady at 2.35m on Saturday, but eased to 0.90m by Monday and by Tuesday no further flooding was expected. Jilliby Creek at Jilliby topped 2.08m on Saturday, but eased to 1.51m on Monday. At Long Jetty on Tuggerah Lake, water kept rising from 0.84m on Saturday to peak overnight at 0.91m. Ourimbah Creek had topped 9.72m by early Monday morning. Wyong State Emergency Services

Turpentine Rd, Kangy Angy is flooded at 1.4m (SES) Unit Commander, Matt le Clercq, said calls for assistance started coming in on Thursday and didn’t ease up until Monday night. Both SES units at Wyong and Gosford went to the rescue of 220 calls for assistance, 125 of those being in the northern part of the coast. Le Clercq said that even though the rain had stopped late on Saturday, calls were still coming in through to Monday afternoon. “The last call we had was a ceiling collapse where water had come into the roof and then over a few days it led to the ceiling collapsing,” he said. “In terms of major infrastructure damage, we really didn’t have anything, but there were lots of roads cut, just in the usual spots,” le Clercq said. The road flooding was widespread but, notably at: The Entrance; the Pacific Highway, Wyong; Burns Rd, Ourimbah; Aces Cres, Johnson Rd and Anzac Rd at

Tuggerah; Mildon Rd, Wyong; the northern end of Louisiana Rd, Hamlyn Terrace; and, Geoffrey Rd, Berkeley Vale. “The community was lucky in a way that we didn’t have wind associated with the rain,” le Clercq said. “If the two go hand in hand, or even if we were to get wind now, because the ground is still quite wet, trees can come down. “Quite a big tree came down at The Entrance and a couple of trees out Yarramalong way, but other than that, we didn’t get a lot of trees down during the rain. “Predominantly our issues were flooding, with sand bagging or other water diversions around houses and buildings, and water flooding back into houses after backing up in the gutters. “We did have a few cars stuck after driving into flood water, luckily none of them were washed off the road, and the people just needed us to walk them out.” The SES crews worked around the clock from

early Friday to Monday night with up to 80 members out in the field at peak times. All those SES members are volunteers. Le Clercq said the Wyong unit was well supported by other volunteer SES units. “We had the newly opened Swansea unit come down to help both Wyong and Gosford, and there were SES units from Canterbury, Penrith, Parramatta and Auburn,” he said. “The other one that always stands up straight away is our local central coast volunteers, the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA), they stood up three crews pretty much straight away for us on the Friday night. “Through Friday we had five Wyong crews and three VRA crews out, and the other days we had the support of the other SES units.” Last weekend from September 6-8, the SES crews were out in force again, this time to clean up after winds averaging 60km/h to 75km/h

At times, the wind peaked at 90km/h. Wyong SES attended 25 calls for assistance to remove trees which had been brought down by strong wind gusts. Le Clercq said there were quite a few large trees down blocking roads, damaging fences, or garages, but even though there were a few garden sheds blown over or fences down and some minor damage to houses, there was no major structural damage. They were on standby to help the Rural Fire Service (RFS) if needed, but a RFS spokesman said “there were a few little fires here and there but nothing of significance”. The Central Coast RFS had crews assisting with major fires in Queensland, Armidale and Dorrigo.

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Source: Media release, Sept 2 NSW State Emergency Service Interview, Sept 4 Bureau of Meteorology Interviews, Sept 4, Sept 9 Matt le Clercq, Wyong SES Unit Commander Interview, Sept 9 Rural Fire Service Journalist, Sue Murray

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Clydesdale horses visit aged care facility Residents of a Woy Woy aged care facility were visited by two Clydesdale horses on August 30. The visit was coordinated by BlueWave Living staff and event planning business W and C Events, which brought their namesake

Clydesdales, Wellington and Claudia, into the facility to spread some Father’s Day cheer. BlueWave’s marketing manager Ms Kylie Scott said residents were captivated by their visitors. “It was a wonderful Father’s Day celebration with Wellington and Claudia walking through the entire

facility and even visiting residents in their room. “It was a magical afternoon. “Wellington and Claudia were very well behaved and gentle,” Ms Scott said. SOURCE: Media release, 2 Sep 2019 Kylie Scott, BlueWave Living

Central Coast Council’s Urban Spatial Plan, which would see a medium density residential zone around Woy Woy, has been placed on public exhibition and is open for public comment until October 24. While information sessions will be provided at Tuggerah and Erina, none has been scheduled for Peninsula residents. The spatial plan includes an aim to revitalise Woy Woy, claiming to provide for population growth that would not generate unsustainable traffic impacts and would protect the scenic quality and character of the area. It would promote housing densities that it says would encourage a “socially-diverse” population and short stay accommodation “in a manner that does not impact connections and movement as well as limiting growth in environmental hazard areas”. Umina will be a designated town centre, providing low-to-mid-rise living with some medium density housing as part of mixed-use areas in the commercial centre. A “civic area” would be created in Umina with more usable public space in the centre and a “safe public realm ensuring functionality

for wide cross section of the community”yourvo. Ettalong Beach has been designated a “village” and aims to support local business and retain the existing amenity. The built form would be low to medium rise development encouraging town houses and villa development. It is one of three draft plans currently on public exhibition. The two others are the draft Community Participation Plan, open for comment until September 26, and the draft Development Servicing Plans for water supply and sewerage, on exhibition until November 1. Public exhibition of a draft Landcare Strategy closed on September 12. The draft Urban Spatial Plan can be found at https:// www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/ UrbanSpatialPlan. The draft Community Participation Plan can be found at https://www.yourvoiceourcoast. com/community-participation-plan The draft Development Servicing Plans can be found at https://www.yourvoiceourcoast. com/development-servicing-plans SOURCE Website, 11 Sep 2019 Your Voice Your Coast, Central Coast Council

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Councillors reject Council officers’ Winney Bay recommendation

espite several concessions granted by Infrastructure NSW in refining the original plan for the Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk, Central Coast Council has refused to bow to the State Government’s September 18 deadline and will plough on with further planning and design work, forfeiting a $4.6M government grant.

Council officers recommended accepting the concessions, which included reducing the width of the pathway, changing the materials to be used, removing the access road and market stalls and rehabilitating vegetation, and proceeding with the original plan.

But following protracted debate and several addresses from the public sector, councillors voted on September 9 to support Councillor Jeff Sundstrom’s motion to await alternate plans and costings, which will not come in until after the September 18 deadline. Cr Sundstrom said plans for a cliff top walk at Winney Bay had “grown like topsy” from what they were originally. “Without the community pushing this Council to get these plans out on exhibition, we wouldn’t have had the consultation we’ve had so far, and that’s where we heard the community’s voice,” he said. “We were given a deadline by the State Government (with) two items rejected by large numbers of the community put back in.” Councillors Rebecca Gale

Collins, Greg Best, Troy Marquart, Chris Burke, Kyle McLachlan and Jilly Pilon voted against the motion, with Liberal councillors Pilon, Marquart, Burke and Collins saying after the meeting that they were “frustrated and disappointed” by the decision. They said Labor-and Independent councillors had “dragged this Council into chaos”. “The Labor-Independent Alliance of Councillors is responsible for returning $4.615M to the Government, the largest grant of its kind for the Central Coast Region,” they said, in a joint media release. “Infrastructure NSW had allowed for sensible changes to the surface of the track, a reduction in the width of the track and removal of the market stalls. “It was identified that there

was majority support for the bridge spanning the chasm and the north-facing lookout, so Council would need to include these two elements within the scope of the Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk project in order the keep the grant funding. “These uniquely designed pieces of infrastructure would make Winney Bay a respectful, Australian iconic attraction, embracing our Aboriginal heritage and culture whilst also providing disability access. “The current unsightly area consisting of lantana and bitou bush would be rejuvenated with native bushland vegetation upon completion, whilst the issue of safety along the dirt tracks leading to dangerous cliff faces would also be reduced.” The four said that community consultation had shown that

the majority was in favour of the original project, which would attract more than 36,000 people each year, and was supported by the 5 Lands Walk Committee, the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Regional Development Australia, Central Coast. The issue has divided the community for the past year, with concerns raised over the original plan including geotechnical and Indigenous cultural issues. Tracey Howie, representing the Wannangini (also known as Awabakal and Guringai) people, pleaded with councillors in the public forum before the meeting to “not allow this eye sore and irreversible construction of destruction to go ahead”. “I fail to see how a metal structure of any shape, for any reason, can even be

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considered in such a beautiful and sensitive area,” she said. “In my opinion the structure is hideous and outright disrespectful to us. “The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council has no authority to speak on our behalf.” Howie told councillors her ancestors had not contemplated “such destruction of their sacred country, such disrespect to the spirits of this land and such idiotic decisions”. Source: Agenda item 3.5 Central Coast Council Meeting, Sep 9 Media release, Sep 11 Central Coast Councillors Jilly Pilon, Troy Marquart, Chris Burke and Rebecca Gale Collins Central Coast Council Watch, Sep 10 Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

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abor Councillor, Lisa Matthews, became the Central Coast Council’s second Mayor on Monday night, beating the Liberal candidate, Cr Chris Burke, by one vote. The inaugural Mayor, Cr Jane Smith, did not nominate for a second term but instead voted for Cr Matthews. Cr Matthews was voted in by her ALP colleagues plus Cr Smith and fellow independent Cr Louise Greenaway. The four Liberals, along with independents Cr Bruce McLachlan, Cr Greg Best and Cr Chris Holstein, who two years ago voted for Cr Smith, this time voted for Cr Burke. Cr Jane Smith put her hand up for the deputy mayoral role and won the position over two other nominees; Cr Burke and Cr Holstein. Cr Holstein, who was the inaugural deputy, attracted one vote apart from his own; from Cr McLachlan. The four Liberals and Cr Best voted for Cr Burke but the six ALP Councillors and Cr Greenaway voted for Cr Smith. Mayor Matthews fronted her first press conference immediately after the meeting and said her two challenges were the next council election and gaining funding from her State and Federal colleagues, money that hadn’t come their way as much as she thought it should

Mayor Matthews (right) and Deputy Mayor Smith at the press conference have, since forming the the councillors. former Gosford Council regional council. “It’s just the way I in 2012 and it had been a long process since then, “So, I think one of the operate. huge challenges for us “I’m not saying that and while she wasn’t on is to get some money anyone before me has Gosford Council then, on the table, some real done anything that I don’t the present Council had money for some real like, it’s just I’m a bit understood that the latest proposal wasn’t a opportunities to go along different.” with some of our plans She was asked how she concept the community that we have,’’ she said. rated the council over the in its entirety had wanted. “So how could we Asked what she wanted last two years. to achieve, she said she “What we were ignore some of the would run a steady ship. given was very shaky community, so what we Asked why she wanted ground,’’ she said of the wanted was to go back to the community and that to become Mayor, she amalgamation. is what we did. said it wasn’t about her, it She said she thought “It is unfortunate that was about the opportunity that overall the council to be the leader of the had come together the bureaucrats decided team and she wanted well and that under the that that is not what they to encompass what the leadership of Jane Smith see fits right now. team brought to the table they had done some “But we’re confident and they had to deliver really good things. we can deliver something for the community and She defended the in the Winney Bay area.” she believed she had the Winney Bay decision that When asked what foundations to deliver. initiatives she resulted in the council new “My style is I’m an losing $4.6m in funding would introduce, Mayor engager,” she said. from Infrastructure NSW, Matthews said she needed to look at what “I believe in taking the announced on Sunday. community with me so She said the original was on the table and that I am looking at working Winney Bay cliff top walk coming into an election with all community, I’m had first gone to the year, she didn’t want to rock the boat. looking at engaging all

When questioned about party politics dividing the council, Mayor Matthews said it was frustrating when people made those assumptions and she certainly didn’t think that was how councillors dealt with matters. “We certainly don’t deal on party lines. “We certainly deal with what’s come in to council and we make decisions on what’s come in, what’s happened and what information we get from staff and we make our decisions on that. “Party lines don’t happen in council and shouldn’t happen in council,’’ she said. In a press release sent out after the meeting, Mayor Matthews said council had a robust operational plan in place for the next 12 months and her goal was to keep working towards delivering that. “Priority areas residents have told us should be our focus include improving our water and sewer networks, roads, the environment, community facilities and open space and recreation, and these areas will feature heavily in our plans as we strive to create a sustainable and connected Central Coast community that we can all be proud of,” she said. In the same press release, Deputy Mayor Smith said it had been a privilege to serve the people of the Central Coast as Mayor over the last two years and she looked forward to continuing to serve the community as Deputy

Mayor and as a Councillor for Gosford East Ward. “I would like to thank and acknowledge the work of Council staff who give their best efforts to deliver on our shared vision of a better region for all,” Deputy Mayor Smith said. “Over the last two years we have adopted the first Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast and are well on the way to delivering a 10-year vision to create a smart, green, liveable region with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility.” Mayor Matthews was a Councillor on the former Wyong Council, elected in 2008, and appointed Deputy Mayor in 2011. Prior to becoming a Councillor, she worked for council as a community development worker. She has been chair of the Status of Women Advisory Group for eight years and is a member of the traffic committee, consultative committee, sports committee and grants committee. Mayor Matthews works as a community liaison officer with the Department of Education where she provides programs that promote lifelong learning and tools to empower young people. Mayor Matthews will preside over her first ordinary meeting of Council on Wednesday 25 September at the Wyong Chambers.

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Source: Central Coast Council mayoral election, Sep 24 Press Conference, Sep 24 Press Release, Sep 24

A teenager faced Woy Woy Children’s Court last Wednesday, September 25, charged over the alleged multimillion-dollar arson of Umina Mall complex earlier this year.

Handmade rug donated to charity show The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association donated a handmade rug to the Aunty Molly’s Show Stoppers charity show earlier this month. The show was held in Wyong and raised funds for the Clown

Doctors program which runs at Gosford Hospital. Branch president Ms Jane Bowtell said members were happy to support such a worthwhile cause. “We were very happy to be able to donate this beautiful crocheted rug, handmade by our very talented member Lesley, as a raffle

prize,” she said. “Proceeds from the raffle and a portion of ticket sales, go directly towards keeping the Clown Doctors program running at Gosford Hospital, spreading joy and laughter where it is needed most,” Ms Bowtell said. SOURCE: Social media, 17 Sep 2019 Jane Bowtell, Woy Woy CWA branch

Peninsula has greater social disadvantage Central Coast Council has heard that Woy Woy, Blackwall, Ettalong, Umina and Booker Bay were considerably socially disadvantaged compared to other parts of the Central Coast. A report from the council chief Mr Gary Murphy said there a social divide between the north and the south of the Coast. The report stated that the Australian Bureau of Statistics Index of Advantage and Disadvantage showed the Central

Coast local government area in 2106 had a relatively average index of 989. But within the Coast, smaller areas were worse off with a lower index . Woy Woy and Blackwall had an index of 931.8, while Ettalong and Booker Bay scored 937.4. In the March quarter of 2019, the Central Coast had an unemployment rate of 5.3 per cent compared to 4.5 per cent for NSW and 5.2 per cent Australia. The Peninsula was consistently worse than the Coast average,

with 7.3 per cent unemployment in Woy Woy and Blackwall in the March quarter and Umina and Booker Bay having 6.7 per cent. Despite the “north-south divide”, Wyong had the worst social disadvantage index on the Coast at 859.7 and the highest unemployment rate at 11.6 per cent. The report was written to support the Council’s call for an increase in Newstart and Youth Allowance rates. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.3, 25 Sep 2019

The boy was refused bail and remains in custody. He next appears before the Children’s Court at Woy Woy on November 1 for a committal hearing. Police and emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Rd, Umina Beach, just after 2am on Sunday, January 13, following reports the barber shop was on fire. The fire quickly spread to neighbouring stores and into the roof cavity, and despite the efforts of Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, the complex was destroyed. Police say the damage is estimated to be several million dollars. A police spokesman said Initial inquiries suggested the fire was deliberately lit using an accelerant following a break-in at the barber shop. Following extensive investigations by Brisbane Water detectives, a 17-year-old boy was arrested at Woy Woy Police Station on Tuesday afternoon, September 24. He was charged with damaging property by fire and refused bail and appeared at Woy Woy children’s court. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fire continue. Police are keen to talk to anyone with any information. Meanwhile, a confidential report to Central Coast Council, requested by the councillors is overdue.

Cr Richard Mehrtens asked for the report to address the status of the proposed sale of land around the site to shopping centre owner Mr Arthur Laundy of Laundy Hotels. Cr Mehrtens said that despite requesting a reply to his notice of motion no later than the last meeting of September, that deadline had now passed and the report from staff was overdue. “I have asked staff for a progress update on the sale, and I hope that delays in receiving the report are a sign that negotiations are taking place to get this issue resolved once and for all,” Cr Mehrtens said. “I am told that there is only one thing holding up the redevelopment of Umina Mall, and that is Council’s willingness to sell the required lots. “It’s been long enough. it’s time to get it done.” He said Council staff had recently inspected the Umina Mall site after receiving information from the public concerned the site was contaminated with asbestos. Cr Mehrtens said he had been advised by staff that asbestos had not been identified on the exterior of the building at Umina Mall and enforcement action had commenced to ensure the site was secure and dumped rubbish was removed. Council also inspected another site nearby, the former service station. Council staff told Cr Mehrtens the former service station was security fenced and the owner was progressing to have the site remediated in accordance with NSW Contamination guidelines. SOURCES: Media release, 25 Sep 2019 NSW Police Media Central Coast Council agenda 8.1, 26 Aug 2019 Press Statement 26 Sept 2019 Richard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council

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Cultural precinct shelved

entral Coast Council will shelve plans for a Cultural Precinct in the centre of Gosford and push ahead instead with plans for a Regional Library as a separate project.

The Council had previously mooted a precinct on a large block of land between Mann and Donnison Sts to house a library, as well as a performing arts centre, linking walkways and car parking. In July, Councillor Greg Best raised concerns that the cost of the precinct could soar to well over $200M. Council will now review the business case for a large precinct and focus instead on a Regional Library, which has been a topic of discussion for years, in an attempt to secure any available Federal funding. In February, 2018, Council released two design plans for a Regional Library following lengthy discussions on where it would be best sited, asking residents to register their preference. The first concept placed on exhibition at that time was for a library on a site at 123

One of the two design options for a regional library put forward in February, 2018

Donnison St, while the second also incorporated an adjoining site to create a combined community, commercial and retail precinct to help with operational costs. But those concepts were shelved when Council began to discuss plans for a larger precinct.

Council decided last week to immediately review the two sites previously identified as possible locations, being the Donnison St site, known as Parkside, and a block in Mann St which formerly housed the Broadwater Hotel. Land acquisition negotiations relating to the precinct plan are to be ceased.

A report will be brought back to Council in December on a possible site, including a timeline for proceeding with design work, a development application and anticipated commencement and completion of works (subject to DA approval). Meanwhile, Clr Best will put a motion to the next Council

meeting on October 8 calling for the project to be referred to the Audit and Risk Committee for “investigation and analysis” and for any resulting report be released publicly in the interests of transparency. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said a region of our size and importance needed a Regional Library.

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“Our community has waited a considerable amount of time for this project and tonight we made a financially responsible decision that means we are getting on with the job of delivering the Gosford Regional Library,” Clr Matthews said at the September 25 meeting. “Items within the business case for the Gosford Cultural Precinct need further review and this process should not delay our regional library. “This library will be a dynamic space for learning and innovation and a vibrant meeting point for our community to connect. “Delivering a regional library for the Central Coast is an important step towards meeting the ongoing social, recreational, educational, technological and business development needs of our community.” It is unknown if designs put forward in 2018 will again be considered.

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Mayor calls for Premier to commit to funding key projects in the region

ayor Lisa Matthews has hit back at criticisms levelled at Central Coast Council by NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, on Monday over its inaction on a proposal for a Regional Performing Arts Centre, by renewing calls for the Premier to commit to funding other key projects in the region.

Clr Matthews said the Premier was presented with

a list of key enabling projects that she sought to work with the State Government on to deliver for the community. “Central Coast ratepayers alone cannot bear the burden,” she said. “We simply do not have enough funding for this significant growth corridor in NSW. “If we are expected to deliver services and new infrastructure for another 70,000 people by 2036, we need the State Government on board and at our side to

deliver on priority projects for the community. “State Government coffers are overflowing and it would have been great to see more funding announced for the Central Coast rather than more talk. “This is a missed opportunity for the State Government to show us their commitment to our region. “I won’t give up though. “I will continue to fight for our region and our community to ensure that we get the funding we deserve.

“We need all levels of government to work together hand in hand with our community and move our region forward.” Clr Matthews said enabling projects Council was keen to pursue with the State Government include the second stage of the Regional Sporting Complex at Tuggerah; Link Rd Warnervale; Gosford CBD revitalisation, and job creation and support for TAFE. Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, also took issue with the Premier’s criticisms.

“I have always tried to work constructively with Council for the benefit of the Central Coast and my constituents,” Mehan said. “I suggest the State Government and its representative on the Coast should do the same. “Central Coast Council was created by the State Government in 2016 and it operates under a planning regime established by the State Government which has also taken over all planning associated with the Gosford

CBD. “Having taken over planning for the Gosford CBD, the State Government must shoulder some responsibility for progress in that part of the Coast where planning decisions have only been directed at encouraging a select few property developers to develop their discrete sites.” Source: Media release, Sep 30 Member for The Entrance, David Mehan Media release, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews

Community Environment Network Reconnect to Regenerate Regenerative agricultural and ecological practices are hot topics of conversation right now, as regenerative practice recognises the natural systems that are interconnected within all complex living communities. Regenerative culture reconnects people back to nature, their communities and instils that we are all interconnected and are an interdependent part of a complex living system. Our ‘Community’ Environment Network (CEN) I’m proud to say leads the Central Coast and beyond with the numerous events and programs that reconnects our community to our stunning natural environment across the Central Coast. From our upcoming October events such as our monthly Sustainable Saturdays (first Saturday of every month) which in October coincides with our CEN Open Day (5 October) and letter writing on important local environmental campaigns to wild/native plant sales. In addition, our Open Day will include renewable energy workshops and sustainable development talks. To the Coastal Open Space System (COSS) Connection Bush Food and Medicine Walk and Talk in Holgate (12 October) to our Waterwatch Training Day at Wamberal Lagoon (19 October). On the 20 October, we will launch our Community Environment YOUTH Network at the Marine Discovery Centre in Terrigal. We have something for everyone. You would always be welcome at your local, Community Environment Network.

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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 and September we ran a Protect our Water letter writing drive. It has been very successful with many people coming along to talk about the environment,

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Letter writing for local environment 9 - 12pm campaigns & Wild/Native Plant Sales for your garden 11 - 1pm Q & A session on Central Coast Planning developments and Council policy submissions Renewable Workshop - Solar Oven 12 - 1pm Demonstration 1 - 2pm C limate Futures Talk Drinks and light snacks available by donation

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GPS and 3D technology added to graders

entral Coast Council is now using a new surveybased technology to maximise efficiency on road projects across the region.

Director Roads, Transport, Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said Council is installing new technology in graders and excavators. “We are starting to install new survey systems in our excavators and graders which use GPS and 3D technology to dig and grade to millimetre accuracy,” Bolgoff said. “Using this new approach allows our teams to deliver the accuracy required without the need to have surveyors recheck levels. “Design drawings are simply uploaded to the survey system and the construction machinery automatically adjusts to the design levels.

“Since starting the roll-out of the technology, we have seen a reduction in material waste and achieved cost savings by delivering projects in less time.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said new survey-based technology was part of Council’s commitment to deliver the best road project outcomes for the Central Coast. “Maintaining and developing our 2,200 kilometre network of roads is a big job and we are embracing new technology and products to deliver for our community,” Clr Matthews said. “This rollout follows other innovative and sustainable approaches we have adopted such as the use of a road surfacing product made from recycled soft plastic, glass and toner cartridges.” Source: Media release, Sep 26 Central Coast Council

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Global Climate Strike well supported locally

ore than 1,000 people rallied at the Ray Maher Oval in Leagues Club Field, Gosford, on September 20 as part of the Global Climate Strike.

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the climate action was co-ordinated by passionate high school students from all over the Coast. “I was there and estimated more than 1,000 in attendance, but some say it was closer to 2,000,” Tesch said. “It was really positive hearing the voices of young people actively concerned for their future. “The young people who spoke were so eloquent, future leaders in the community harnessing the voice of lots of other youngsters. “It was extremely well organised. “It was wonderful to see young people who are concerned stand up and try to create awareness and change. “As a former geography

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teacher, I am so proud that our future voices are standing up for a cause that will ultimately affect them the most. “We, as adults, must support our younger generations in their fight for a safe climate future.” Tesch said the day featured stalls run by students and a waste workshop run by

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entral Coast Council has failed to bow to what one Councillor referred to as “bullying” and meet with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, who has claimed the Council is “in chaos”.

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pursue other design options. His comments were backed by Premier Gladys Berejiklian during a visit to the Coast on Monday. Berejiklian accused Council of “sitting on its hands” over a proposal for a Regional Performing Arts Centre in Gosford and risking the loss of $10M promised by the State Government for the project in 2015. “It won’t be the first time they have handed money back,”

she said, in direct reference to Winney Bay. Councillor Greg Best put a motion to the Council meeting on September 25 that Councillors should seek a meeting with Crouch to “re-establish a congenial working relationship” and was backed by Councillor Bruce McLachlan, who said it was important to have a good relationship with the Coast’s only Liberal MP. “We do only get a third of our

money through rates so we need funding from government grants,” he said. But other councillors disagreed. Councillor Kyle MacGregor said the real purpose behind Crouch’s criticism was “to get a headline” and it had done that. “The real purpose is to be inflammatory,” he said. “We won’t be bullied.” Councillor Louise Greenaway said she was disappointed and

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intention to invite all the local MPs to a meeting for a fruitful discussion in the early days of her term. Clr Matthews said Crouch was just one of the region’s four MPs and Council should build good relationships with all of them “This State Government forced the council amalgamation and I don’t think they got what they thought they would, a council which would adhere to all their rules,” she said. “One year out from the next council elections, it is in the interests of some to portray us as a council in crisis, but we will put the wishes of the community first.” The original motion from Clr Best was also lost. Source: Agenda item 6.3 Central Coast Council Meeting, Sep 25 Press conference, Sep 30 NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian Interview, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Reporter: Terry Collins

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Tesch calls for government support for $412M bike path strategy

ember for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has applauded Central Coast Council’s decision to commit to a $412M bike and pedestrian path strategy.

This plan is to be funded by Council’s ongoing capital works budget in conjunction with grant funding and Tesch is now calling on the NSW Government to back it. “I’m absolutely thrilled with Council’s commitment to these plans which were finalised following community consultation to see what our locals need,” Tesch said. “While I am sure Council is committed to this plan, with a price tag like this, it is crucial that the NSW Government invests in us too, to make sure

these amazing local plans go ahead,” she added. Vice President of the Central Coast Bicycle User Group, Alan Corven, is passionate about cycling and Council’s plans. “I cycle every day to work and I think it is a great way to start the day. “I’ve found it is not always easy to find somewhere to keep your bike, so we need more bike sheds, like the ones at Woy Woy Railway Station which are regularly used. “The more cycling infrastructure we have the better. “We need to get more people out riding on their bikes, for transport, fun, health and for the environment,” he said. To build on the Coast’s ‘passion for peddling’, Tesch will be calling on the NSW Government to provide

additional support. “I will be writing to the Minister for Transport and Roads to request extra funding for Council to deliver these important infrastructure projects,” she said. Source: Media release, Sep 25 Liesl Tesch MP

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Redevelopment is officially underway

redevelopment of Gosford Private Hospital to the tune of $32M is underway with a sod turning ceremony on September 20 kickstarting the project. The major revamp will deliver 12 theatres, additional beds, an expanded day surgery unit/ recovery chairs, a new maternity ward and more to meet the growing demands of the Central Coast community. “The redevelopment of Gosford Private is an exciting opportunity for our staff, doctors and the community,” Hospital CEO, Matt Kelly, said. “Having additional theatres, beds, a new purpose-built maternity ward and additional car parking allows us to continue to service our local community with world-class facilities and a patient experience to match.” The upgrade is being funded

as part of Barwon Investment Partners’ recent acquisition of the hospital. Building works will be undertaken by Red Eye Construction, and are expected to take approximately 18 months to complete. The sod-turning ceremony was attended by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, Member for Wyong, David Harris, former Central Coast Council Deputy Mayor, Chris Holstein, Tom Patrick of Barwon Investment Properties, Jason Rose of Red

Eye Constructions, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital CEO, Kathy Beverley, and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital CEO, Glen Auld. The Ceremony included a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Kevin Duncan from Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council to bless the land and prepare the site for the new construction. Source: Media releases, Sep 13, Sep 25 Gosford Private Hospital

Bike and Pedestrian Plans adopted

entral Coast C o u n c i l ’ s commitment to expand and improve the region’s network of pathways has seen record-breaking levels of investment and the adoption of the first Central Coast Bike Plan and Central Coast Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP).

Council Director, Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said the Bike Plan and PAMP outlined the future of footpaths, bike paths and shared pathways across the Central Coast for the next 10 years. “Our community has made it clear that pathways are a priority and we’ve listened through record-breaking levels of investment, and the development of the first Bike Plan and PAMP for our region,”

Bolgoff said. “We invested $6.1M in pathways in 2018-19 and plan to invest $6.9M this financial year. “To develop these critical plans, we addressed community feedback from a specific consultation process. “The plans outline our commitment to deliver accessible footpaths, bike paths and shared pathways that complete missing links, loop around our scenic waterways and improve connections that offer a healthy and environmentally friendly transport option. “Both plans will also assist us in applying for grant funding to deliver important projects that have been identified. Mayor Lisa Matthews said the adopted Bike Plan and PAMP lay a solid foundation for the development of a regional network of interconnected pedestrian and cyclist

infrastructure to maximise safe access to key destinations and facilities. “It’s exciting to see so many footpath, bike path and shared pathway projects completed, underway and in the pipeline,” Mayor Matthews said. “Pathways are important for connecting our community to places, services and each other. “Council is committed to investing in and delivering essential infrastructure that enhances the liveability of our great region. “Expanding and maintaining our network of pathways increases opportunities for locals and tourists to walk or cycle for pleasure or as a legitimate mode of transport, making the Coast an even better place to live in and visit,” Mayor Matthews said. Source: Media release, Oct 1 Central Coast Council Media

Urban Spatial Plan is on public exhibition

esidents can have their say on the future direction of the Coast by commenting on Central Coast Council’s Urban Spatial Plan, which is on public exhibition until October 24.

The Plan establishes a 20-year strategic framework to tackle the challenges of the region’s growing population and aims to deliver the housing diversity, transport improvements,

infrastructure upgrades and economic and social vitality required by the community, while protecting the Coast’s natural attributes and quality of life. Council’s Director, Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said development of the Plan was an important step in setting a clear direction for growth across the Coast. “The population of the Central Coast is expected to grow to 415,000 by 2036, with as many as 75,000 new residents living

in the region,” Cox said. “The Urban Spatial Plan establishes a framework for how we manage this growth in a balanced and sustainable way, enabling urban growth within existing centres, planned precincts and corridors while preserving the coastal lifestyle and environment we value so much. “Our direction for growth promotes Gosford Regional Centre as the central connection point of the many coastal and hinterland centres, with a

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supporting strategic centres at Woy Woy, Erina, Tuggerah, Wyong and Warnervale.” The Plan also outlines how Council will drive the coastal economy through planning to attract new and innovative industries and to grow regionally competitive tourism destinations across the entire region. The Urban Spatial Plan represents the first step towards defining a Local Strategic Planning Statement for the region. Former Mayor, Jane Smith,

said the Plan was the blueprint of what the Coast will look like in the future and it was crucial that the community become involved. “We want our community to be a part of that vision of ensuring that the Coast can accommodate future growth without compromising the great lifestyle we enjoy,” she said. Details are on Council’s website.

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ommunity group Save Our Coast (Stop Seismic Testing), based in Newcastle, is “cautiously optimistic” that the Senate Inquiry into seismic testing will put an end to the practice off Central Coast waters.

The inquiry comes as 1,000 square km of 3D seismic testing is being planned for Newcastle and the Central Coast under PEP 11 (a petroleum exploration permit). Save Our Coast Founder, Natasha Deen, said the “devastating practice of intense and explosive underwater airguns blasts that fire every few seconds, 24 hours a day, for days, weeks, or months on end”, is “known to impact on the entire ecosystem”. “We congratulate Senator Whish-Wilson on successfully pushing for this inquiry, and the thousands of community members who have helped create momentum for this movement to stop seismic testing, and have written letters, had conversations, and stood beside us and our allies at numerous events,” Deen said. “We look forward to continuing to present the myriad of literature and anecdotal evidence that shows the impact that seismic testing

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has on the entire ecosystem. “The fact is that oil and gas companies have been able to conduct this inhumane and destructive method of searching for oil and gas without pause for thought for marine animals and the fragile marine ecosystem, and this inquiry is long overdue.” Central Coast Save Our Coast convenor, David Abrahams, said he was pleased that the inquiry had begun. “Hopefully, the inquiry will give the community a chance to express their concern for the effects of this destructive exploration,” he said. Deen said academic research showed that seismic testing has been shown to kill plankton 1.2km away, cause malformations in scallops, deafen sea creatures, impact on penguin colonies for 100km, kill fish for thousands of kilometres, cause stress to dolphins and whales and inhibit whale song. “Fishermen around the world report loss of catch following seismic testing … and called it an ‘assault’ to their livelihoods,” she said. Save Our Coast has attracted 51,000 signatures on petitions to stop seismic testing, to be presented in parliament in November. Source: Media release, Sep 17 Save Our Coast (Stop Seismic Testing)

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Council rejects move to support Local Planning Panels

he State Government’s introduction of a Local Planning Panel for the region in 2020 has not been welcomed by many councillors. Although the move has been lauded by the business and development community, the Council knocked back a motion from Liberal Councillor, Jilly Pilon, at its meeting on September 25 to express its support for the panel. The panel will assess developments valued between $5M and $20M. With developments valued at more than $20M going to the Joint Regional Planning Panel and others applying directly to the Department Planning for approval as State Significant Developments, Council will be left with the power to approve only minor projects. Clr Pilon told fellow councillors nothing had happened in Gosford for 30 years, but movement was now starting “thanks to the State Government”. “We can still support our community by going to the planning panel and fighting for residents,” she said.

“We know it will bring transparency and accountability. “This is bringing us all together as a team. “We wonder why the State Government is taking over, when we spend time knocking back Colorbond fences.” But her sentiment wasn’t shared by most councillors. Clr Kyle McGregor said the State Government was “playing politics” and expressed concern over how members of the panel will be decided. The Government has said it will comprise a chair, two independent experts appointed by council from a Ministerendorsed pool of independent, qualified people, plus a community representative. “The pool of people who are picked and how they are picked is important,” Clr McGregor said. “There is very little information on this.” Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council officers would still “do the work” in raising reports, but councillors would not be able to raise community concerns. Clr Doug Vincent also

had reservations and was concerned about local representation. “The planning panels won’t be judged by the people because they are not voted in like councillors are,” he said. At the end of the day the motion was lost, with only Councillors Rebecca Gale Collins, Jilly Pilon, Kyle McLachlan, Chris Burke and Greg Best voting for it. Following the vote, Clr Pilon accused Labor councillors of “splitting from NSW Labor”, which has given “in principle support” to local planning panels. “This Council should not be referring fences to the Land and Environment Court,” she said. “Our region is quickly growing and an LPP is needed to ensure planning decisions are efficient and sensible. “The Central Coast deserves the same planning certainty as councils in Sydney and Wollongong.” Source: Agenda item 6.2 Central Coast Council Meeting, Sep 25 Media release, Sep 25 Central Coast Councillor, Jilly Pilon

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Calga Aboriginal Cultural Landscape will be protected forever

Indigenous presentation at the heritage listing announcement

he Calga Aboriginal Cultural Landscape will be protected forever following heritage listing of the site on October 1. One of the state’s most sacred Aboriginal sites, the landscape is a symbolic and ritualised sandstone amphitheatre shaped like a womb. Aboriginal Affairs and Heritage Minister, Don Harwin, who visited the site to announce the heritage listing, said it was of exceptional social and spiritual importance to Aboriginal people as the sacred birthplace of the creation deity, the emu-man, Daramulan.

“I’m delighted that the Calga Aboriginal Cultural Landscape will be heritage protected as this remarkable site is such a sacred place for our First Nations people, particularly the Darkinjung, Guringai and Mingaletta communities,” Harwin said. “This landscape is particularly revered by Aboriginal women as a link to their ancestors as well as a key resource for teaching future generations of Aboriginal children, particularly girls, about their culture and spirituality. “There has been enormous support from the community for this listing.” MLC for the Central Coast and Hunter, Taylor Martin, said the listing was a credit to those

who had been passionate about it for many years. “The Government has listened to the community who have campaigned over the past decade to secure the recognition and protection of this sacred landscape,” he said. “Calga is a place of lore and ceremony and includes shared spaces for groups to gather and special gender-restricted areas for traditional ceremony by women which will now be preserved and passed on to future generations.” Source: Media release, Oct 1 Aboriginal Affairs and Heritage Minister, Don Harwin

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11 September 2019

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Changes in place for two

An additional primary school to yearsfor as a result of Highway A busy period emergency beservices built at Warnervale duplication works

Central Coast Council has a new Mayor

Labor Councillor, Lisa Matthews, became the Central Coast Council’s second Mayor on Monday night, beating the Liberal candidate, Cr Chris Burke, by one vote.

Motorists are advised of changed Plans for an additional primary traffic conditions on the Pacific school at Warnervale are on public Hwy as duplication work continues exhibition until October 17. between Ourimbah and Lisarow.

All residents challenged to Play spaces are being upgraded accept a 150L daily water but not all have sufficient usage limit disability inclusion Johnson Rd, Tuggerah Turpentine Rd, Kangy Angy is flooded at 1.4m Central Coast Council is putting Despite recent heavy rains, Central Coast playgrounds rate At times, the wind inter ended the highest levels, and (SES) Unit Commander, Tuggerah; Mildon Rd, early Friday to Monday significant Matt le Clercq, Creek said calls Dam Wyong;is thesitting northern end night with up for to 80disability peaked at 90km/h. the spotlight onof flora and rainfall faunaat Mangrove at very poorly inclusion, with a deluge SES attended rain causing flooding Kangy Angy and Palm for assistance started of Louisiana Rd, Hamlyn members out in the field conservation with its draft just 53.6 capacity at according to a 25Wyong comprehensive coming in on percent Thursday Terrace; and, as Geoffrey at peak times. calls for assistance to across the Central Grove. and didn’t ease up until Rd, Berkeley Vale. Tuggerah Lake at Long All those SES members remove trees which had Coast, and Spring biodiversity strategy, on public September 24, and“The Central Coast audit by Northern been Lakes Disability Monday night. community was are volunteers. brought down by started with days of Jetty had exceeded the minor flood11. level (0.90m) Council Both SES units at lucky in a way that strong wind gusts. exhibition until November is calling on residents to Tourism Le ClercqPrecinct said the Committee. fire bans and severe overnight on Saturday, Wyong and Gosford we didn’t have wind Wyong unit was well Le Clercq said there weather warnings of peaking at 0.91m. limit their water usage with to the150L went to the rescue of associated rain,” supported by other were quite a few large Draft biodiversity strategy on public exhibition

damaging winds up There was minor to 75km/h which flooding at Long Jetty, Retirement village caused even more The residents Entrance and havoc for the State surrounding areas, as are concerned about fees and well as on low lying farm Emergency Services.

220 calls for assistance, le Clercq said. volunteer SES units. trees down blocking 125 of those being in “If the two go hand in “We had the newly roads, damaging fences, the northern part of the hand, or even if we were opened Swansea unit or garages, but even coast. to get wind now, because come down to help both though there were a few Le Clercq said that the ground is still quite Wyong and Gosford, and garden sheds blown land, roads and bridges. even though the rain had wet, trees can come there were SES units over or fences down and Days of unrelenting Water levels in the stopped late on Saturday, down. from Canterbury, Penrith, some minor damage to heavy and torrential rain calls were still coming “Quite a big tree came Parramatta and Auburn,” houses, there was no over the last weekend of upper reaches of Lake in through to Monday down at The Entrance he said. major structural damage. Munmorah crept up over August took its toll, with afternoon. and a couple of trees out They were on standby “The other one that many roads swamped, banks and swamped foreshore pathways. “The last call we had Yarramalong way, but to help the Rural Fire always stands up a minor flood warning Levels on Wyong River was a ceiling collapse other than that, we didn’t straight away is our local Service (RFS) if needed, issued and the State Emergency Services held steady at 2.35m on where water had come get a lot of trees down central coast volunteers, but a RFS spokesman the Volunteer Rescue said “there were a few coming to the rescue of Saturday, but eased to into the roof and then during the rain. 0.90m by Monday and over a few days it led to “Predominantly our Association (VRA), they little fires here and 220 households. the ceiling collapsing,” he issues were flooding, with stood up three crews there but nothing of by Tuesday no further The Bureau of said. sand bagging or other pretty much straight significance”. Meteorology issued a flooding was expected. Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses news to around post code areas 2259, 2261, “In on terms of specifically major waterrelating diversions away for us 2258, on the Friday The Central Coast RFS Jilliby Creek at Jilliby minor flood warning infrastructure damage, houses and website buildings,www.centralcoastnews.net night. had crews assisting with 2262, & 2263. The full articles and more can be seen on our topped 2.08m on for Tuggerah Lake on “Through Friday we major fires in Queensland, Saturday, August 31, Saturday, but eased to we really didn’t have and water flooding back anything, but there were into houses after backing had five Wyong crews Armidale and Dorrigo. when rainfall caused rising 1.51m on Monday. and three VRA crews out, At Long Jetty on lots of roads cut, just up in the gutters. levels across the Wyong Source: “We did have a few cars and the other days we Media release, Sept 2 River and Tuggerah Lake Tuggerah Lake, water in the usual spots,” le Clercq said. NSW State Emergency stuck after driving into had the support of the catchment area during kept rising from 0.84m Service The road flooding was flood water, luckily none other SES units.” on Saturday to peak Friday, August 30. Interview, Sept 4 widespread but, notably of them were washed off Last weekend from Bureau of Meteorology Most of the rain fell on overnight at 0.91m. Interviews, Sept 4, Sept 9 at: The Entrance; the the road, and the people September 6-8, the SES Ourimbah Creek had Friday and overnight into Matt le Clercq, Wyong SES Saturday, with Gosford topped 9.72m by early Pacific Highway, Wyong; just needed us to walk crews were out in force Unit Commander Burns Rd, Ourimbah; them out.” again, this time to clean Interview, Sept 9 (205mls), Mangrove Monday morning. Rural Fire Service The SES crews worked up after winds averaging Wyong State Aces Cres, Johnson Mountain Edition 479(175mls), Norah 30 September Journalist, Sue2019 Murray Services Rd and Anzac Rd at around the clock from 60km/h to 75km/h Head (154mls) recording Emergency

charges The Shadow Minister for Consumer Protection, Julia Finn, and Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, have called on the Government to listen to the concerns of retirement village

Rally held calling on government to fix the Pacific Highway through Wyong An impromptu rally was held in Wyong recently to send the State Government a clear message – fix the Pacific Highway through Wyong.

New board elected for Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council Matthew West has been reappointed chairman of Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council at its fouryearly Board elections held last week.

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Teenager The Woy Woy branch of the A teenager faced Woy charged Woy Central Coast with Council has Country Women’s Association Children’s Court last Wednesday, heard that Woy Woy, Blackwall, donated a handmade rug to the September 25, charged over the Ettalong, Umina and Booker Umina Mallsocially Aunty Molly’s Show Stoppers alleged multimillion-dollar arson Bay were considerably charity show earlier this month. of Umina Mall complex earlier this disadvantaged compared to other year. partsarson of the Central Coast. Handmade rug donated to charity show

Pizza store proposal meets with opposition

4325 7369 Teenager chargedPhone: Peninsula Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 has greater E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net with Umina Mall arson social disadvantage Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Matthews voted mayor, Dance entertains Cr Richard Mehrtens asked for A teenager faced Woy group the report to address the status of Children’s Court last care Smith deputy Woy aged residents Wednesday, September 25, the proposed sale of land around

the site to shopping centre owner Mr Arthur Laundy of Laundy Hotels. Cr Mehrtens said that despite requesting a reply to his notice of motion no later than the last The boy was refused bail and meeting of September, that remains in custody. deadline had now passed and the He next appears before the report from staff was overdue. Children’s Court at Woy Woy “I have asked staff for a on November 1 for a committal progress update on the sale, and hearing. I hope that delays in receiving the Police and emergency services report are a sign that negotiations were called to Ocean Beach Rd, are taking place to get this issue Umina Beach, just after 2am on resolved once and for all,” Cr Doctors program which runs at prize,” she said. Gosford Hospital. “Proceeds from the raffle Sunday, January 13, following Mehrtens said. Branch president Ms Jane and a portion of ticket sales, reports the barber shop was on “I am told that there is only one Bowtell said members were happy go directly towards keeping the fire. thing holding up the redevelopment The fire quickly spread to of Umina Mall, and that is Council’s to support such a worthwhile Clown Doctors program running cause. at Gosford Hospital, spreading joy neighbouring stores and into willingness to sell the required lots. “We were very happy to be able and laughter where it is needed the roof cavity, and despite the “It’s been long enough. it’s time efforts of Fire and Rescue NSW to get it done.” to donate this beautiful crocheted most,” Ms Bowtell said. SOURCE: firefighters, the complex was rug, handmade by our very He said Council staff had Social media, 17 Sep 2019 destroyed. talented member Lesley, as a raffle recently inspected the Umina Mall Jane Bowtell, Woy Woy CWA branch Police say the damage is site after receiving information estimated to be several million from the public concerned the site dollars. was contaminated with asbestos. A police spokesman said Initial Cr Mehrtens said he had been inquiries suggested the fire was advised by staff that asbestos deliberately lit using an accelerant had not been identified on the following a break-in at the barber exterior of the building at Umina shop. Mall and enforcement action had Following extensive commenced to ensure the site was full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net investigations by Brisbane Water secure and dumped rubbish was They can also be seen on www.peninsulanews.info detectives, a 17-year-old boy Coast local government area in with 7.3 per cent unemployment was arrested at Woy Woy Police removed. Council also inspected another 2106 had a relatively average in Woy Woy and Blackwall in the Station on Tuesday afternoon, site nearby, the former service index of 989. March quarter and Umina and September 24. station. But within the Coast, smaller Booker Bay having 6.7 per cent. He was charged with damaging Council staff told Cr Mehrtens areas were worse off with a lower Despite the “north-south property by fire and refused index . divide”, Wyong had the worst bail and appeared at Woy Woy the former service station was

charged over the alleged multimillion-dollar arson of Umina Mall complex earlier this year.

Plans to open a takeaway pizza Labor councillor Lisa Matthews Residents of an aged care facility store at 233 West St, Umina, have became the Central Coast Council’s at Umina have been entertained by met with six written objections. second mayor on Monday night a local dance group. beating Liberal candidate Cr Chris Burke by one vote.

Handmade rug donated to charity show

The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association donated a handmade rug to the Aunty Molly’s Show Stoppers charity show earlier this month.

Council removes conditions on cafe

Killcare resident becomes accredited speaker

An Ettalong cafe owner has A Killcare resident has been The show was held in Wyong been in having two named an Accredited Speaker by and raisedsuccessful funds for the Clown conditions removed from a Toastmasters International. development consent.

Peninsula has greater social disadvantage The

Central Coast Council has heard that Woy Woy, Blackwall, Ettalong, Umina and Booker Bay were considerably socially

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Work has commenced on a 12 month road project in Erina

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entral Coast Council has started work on a $940,000 project to straighten and widen a section of Carlton Road, Erina, in October.

Council Director, Roads, Transport, Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said a 260 metre section from the intersection with Central Coast Hwy. “This project is designed to increase the safety of a section of Carlton Rd, which forms part of a high-traffic link road and provides access to a school,” Bolgoff said. “Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) crash data has recorded a number of crashes at this site, particularly at night and during wet weather. “We will widen the road and smooth out the horizontal curves to increase the safety of motorists.

“The realigned road will have new road pavement and we will construct kerb, guttering and batters and relocate some public utility services. “We will also construct a shared pathway on the eastern side of Carlton Rd to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists, parents with prams and community members using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.” The project is partly funded by the NSW Government, with $792,000 from the Safer Roads fund, with council picking up the shortfall. Realignment of the road will require the removal of some trees in the direct vicinity, Bolgoff said. For each tree removed, a minimum of two trees will be replanted. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said Council was committed to investing in upgrading roads and improving safety across

the Coast. “Many community members use Carlton Rd on a regular basis and this realignment project will be welcome news,” Clr Matthews said. “This is another great example of Council working with the State Government to improve service delivery and infrastructure on the Coast.” The project will require one lane of Carlton Rd to be closed during construction, with a one-way detour route in place for motorists travelling south. Traffic will not be able to turn left on to Carlton Rd from Central Coast Hwy and will need to use a detour via Matcham Rd to head north. The work will take approximately 12 months to complete, weather and circumstances permitting. Source: Media release, Sep 30 Central Coast Council

Floodplain Risk Management

Study in Davistown-Empire Bay Central Coast Council is preparing a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for the Davistown-Empire Bay catchments as part of the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Program. Council is aware of significant impact flooding has on local infrastructure, property and disruption to the community and is committed to undertake best practice to mitigate the effects of flooding. As part of the community engagement process around the DavistownEmpire Bay Floodplain Risk Management study, Council will be running two community drop-in sessions. Council staff will be available to answer any questions about the progress of the study as well as the future direction and next stage of the process. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the sessions at either: •

Davistown Progress Association Hall, Davistown 16 October 2019 between 4pm and 7.30pm

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Empire Bay Progress Association Hall Community Centre, Empire Bay 17 October 2019 between 4pm and 7.30pm

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Gym plans lack environmental detail, says submission

A proposal to build a twostorey $2.3 million gym at Club Umina has failed to provide adequate detail to assess its environmental impact, according to a submission to Central Coast Council.

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Council praised for its decision

ongratulations and many thanks to Central Coast Council who wisely stood up to the Government and the perceived pressure from Sydney and local media and quite sensibly refused the financial grant offered by the NSW Government for a ‘development’ which would have had a hugely negative environmental, cultural, social and lifestyle impact on the Copacabana community.

To my knowledge, at no stage have the Councillors supporting the grant or any of the media articles ever mentioned Copacabana and its residents when speaking or writing in support of the development. I am writing on behalf of my many friends and neighbours who up until about 12 months ago, would have described ourselves as ‘the Quiet Australians’ referred to regularly by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. That was until we learnt that Stage 1 of the Winney Bay Track had been constructed by stealth and Stage 2 costing $4.6M was about to commence. Even many residents living in the road adjoining the Winney Bay Reserve were unaware of the major construction which had occurred. We then learnt that the grant was being used to destroy a wonderful natural and significant cultural environment by covering it with a 3 metre wide concrete roadway, pathways/stairs, a concrete and steel bridge which doesn’t actually lead anywhere (it is not part of the planned pathway), market stall sites (which we

FORUM understand have been taken out of the plans, but were there to raise revenue and provide a commercial component to the development) and a huge metal and concrete viewing platform which would be hired from Council for weddings, This ‘wedding platform’, overlooking the Winney Bay sewage outlet would be ‘serviced’ by the concrete roadway to be built through the bush. The source of this information was a Council employee who we spoke to last October at the Copacabana Surf Club meeting. The Copacabana community has immense respect for the work of the 5 Lands Committee and the annual event which it has successfully planned and organised for many years. However, the initial ‘5 Lands Walk Final Master Plan’ states in part: “Infrastructure between the Captain Cook Lookout and Winney Bay should be kept simple and discrete. “It should provide disabled access to Captain Cook Lookout and maintenance of the natural integrity of trails through bushland areas. “What has happened in the meantime and why weren’t residents, who have been so supportive of the event, informed of the change? The minutes of its most recent AGM state that: “5 Lands Walk Inc will respect whatever the Council resolves.” This now appears to be no longer the case. Also, the issue of indigenous support for the development regularly mentioned is very contentious. On at least three occasions at

Council meetings, passionate speeches have been made by members of the local indigenous community, vehemently expressing the local indigenous opposition to the development on cultural grounds. We are also concerned that there has been no mention (in the media or by Council) of the 600 plus Copacabana residents who signed a petition opposing the development plans. There are other important ethical, environmental, and infrastructure issues related to this matter such as the initial secrecy behind this development, the destruction of Coastal Open Space System land (COSS) which is a network of Council-owned and managed natural reserves that conserves approximately 3,000 hectares of bushland in the former Gosford LGA, including the Winney Bay Reserve (gazetted by Gosford Council in 2012) and the lack of infrastructure required to cater for the expected annual 50,000 visitors. These issues will become evident once the community discussion and consultation occurs. This should have happened before Stage 1 was commenced. We again thank and congratulate Council for making this absolutely important decision to protect and safeguard a significant part of the Coast’s natural environment, surrounding the community of Copacabana, and avoiding this most wasteful use of tax payer’s money. (Robert Morgan obviously hasn’t been reading Coast Community News where there have been many articles published on the subject Ed.) Email, Sep 20 Robert Morgan, Copacabana

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‘Rates, Rubbish and Roads’ restriction far too narrow

n response to Godfrey Franz’ letter published in Coast Community News, edition 215, there is obviously behind the scenes activity by the Brisbane Water Branch (BWB) of the Liberal Party (LP) to prompt an open letter to Central Coast Council CEO, Gary Murphy.

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Why didn’t the Liberal Party Branch recommend to the Premier and Minister for Planning the proposed Gosford Library be declared State Significant? Why have proposed waste sites at Somersby been declared State Significant, while valuable infrastructure is treated as a political football? The BWB of the LP’s agenda is to restrict the Council’s responsibilities to ‘Rates, Rubbish and Roads’ as advised, while the Liberal Party takes control of development in NSW.

There is urgent need to investigate this subjective objection to the CEO. Godfrey Franz and the members of the Liberal branch are ignorant of the activities performed by the Gosford library and staff. When did Godfrey Franz and Party members last visit a local library and observe the activities provided by Librarians? My conclusion is from the open letter that members of the local Liberal Branch have not attended any local library because, they fervently believe

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every library specialises in the internet as reported by Mr Franz. As the action by the Branch was supported unanimously, it must be accepted that local libraries are a no-go zone for Liberal Party supporters. How did the Branch obtain information to inform its members? Were the members informed or only partially informed before they were asked to vote on the recommendation? I certainly have more observations opposing the Liberal Party’s open letter, however any objection will receive an ideology response to support the State Government’s development agenda. Background research and attention to detail are not featured at Liberal Party meetings. They must be short meetings, totally Liberal. Letter, Sep 17 Norm Harris, Umina

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Ghillie Suit Rapist Sentenced to 28 years for child sex crimes

roy Johnson, the Woongarrah man dubbed the Ghillie Suit Rapist for his sickening abduction and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl while she walked to school on the morning of May 15, 2017, was sentenced to a maximum of 28 years imprisonment in Gosford District Court on October 1. Johnson pleaded guilty to 10 charges of kidnapping and aggravated and indecent sexual assault of a minor during a trial held in the same court on January 31 and reappeared on October 1 for sentencing. In an agreed upon Statement of Facts (SOF) during the January trial it was confirmed Johnson, who was working in Narara as a contractor for the National Broadband Network in the weeks leading up to the incident, meticulously planned the assault after realising children frequented the secluded walking track between Reeves and Carrington Sts. During sentencing, details of how Strike Force Garawan caught Johnson were revealed for the first time, including an apparent suicide attempt by Johnson to avoid incarceration. The court heard how police first identified Johnson as a suspect after an 11-yearold girl confided in a teacher she had been inappropriately touched by him.

Troy Johnson will spend at least 19 years behind bars

After he was questioned by police a mobile phone of Johnson’s was taken for examination and this proved to be his undoing with officers finding maps and images of Narara, including the walkway where the girl was abducted as well as text messages Johnson had written to colleagues to say he’d be late on the day of the incident. Photos of the victim also uncovered on the phone led to a second round of questioning with detectives and during this time Johnson’s wife handed in a second phone of Johnson’s

for examination. Not long after Johnson’s brother also submitted a ghillie suit which Johnson had asked him to keep at his place. The court was also told how police found further text messages Johnson wrote to a friend on the second mobile phone where he bragged about the assault, including sending links of media coverage about the event. When questioned with crime scene photos taken from one of his own phones, Johnson was also able to identify a part

of the photo believed to be naturally accumulated green waste which was actually a ghillie suit, something police argued no person who did not have intimate knowledge of the scene would have been able to do. It was after this that Johnson, who is a type 1 diabetic, administered himself a lethal dose of insulin, after complaining to officers that he felt unwell and required his medication. He was rushed to hospital but not before allegedly admitting to paramedics he was aware that he had injected a lethal dosage and had planned to die as a result. The exact details of what the 12-year-old girl endured as well as her victim impact statement have both been suppressed for the privacy of the victim, but NSW District Court Judge David Wilson commended the victim for her courage during the trial and sentencing. In handing down the sentence Judge Wilson said the heinous nature of the crime, Johnson’s planning of the attack and his cowardice after he was caught, all led to the harshness of his sentence. Johnson will be ineligible for parole for at least 21 years and will remain incarcerated until at least 2038, given the time he has already served since his initial arrest. Source: Casefile and Transcript, Oct 1 R v Troy Johnson, 2017/00259680 Dilon Luke, Journalist

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olice have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the theft of a charity bin at Erina Fair in August.

At about 7:15am on Tuesday, August 27, a man took a trolley from a nearby store and removed a Charity Coin spinner bin near the entrance to K-Mart. The bin was subsequently located in a nearby parents’ room where it had been forced open and the contents removed.

The male was seen a short time later leaving the Centre towards Terrigal Dve wheeling a blue suitcase. Following investigations, police from Brisbane Water Police District have obtained an image of the man who is described as: Caucasian, 50 to 60-years-old, wearing high vis jacket, and dark long pants with beige work style boots. Source: Website, Sep 18 Brisbane Water Police District

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18-year-old thief arrested

At about 12:20am on Wednesday, September 19, the man attended Grevillia Ave, Davistown, where he tried the doors of cars parked in the street, subsequently gaining access to four vehicles which were left unlocked, and stole property from within the vehicles. The man then used stolen

credit cards fraudulently at Green Point, Kincumber and Erina to purchase goods. During the evening of the same day, Brisbane Water police attended Grevillia Ave and made enquiries at the relevant stores where the stolen cards were used, obtaining CCTV footage. At about 12:30am on Thursday, September 19, the man was observed by a witness attempting to break into a vehicle in Grevillia Ave,

Davistown, before driving off in a vehicle. Police were contacted and located the vehicle in Green Point, subsequently arresting the man, recovering some of the stolen property in the process. He was conveyed to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with four counts of larceny and three counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception.

The service was held to honour those from both Districts and from the wider Police Force who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, attended the service, which marked the 30th anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day (September 29). He urged the community to take a moment to reflect on those who risk their lives to

keep the peace. “Today is a solemn day to remember the huge sacrifice made by men and women who lost their lives while performing their duties,” Crouch said. “Every single day, we should be thanking our local Police for protecting our community. “They do this without knowing the dangers they may face or whether they will make it home safely at the end of the day,” he added. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, said the community owes a great deal to police officers who have chosen a career in policing, knowing the inherent risks they face in their careers.

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Two people charged over murder of Danielle Easey

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Take a moment to reflect on those who risk their lives to keep the peace

ersonnel from both Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Police Districts attended a Memorial Service at Kincumber’s Holy Spirit Church on September 27, to mark National Police Remembrance Day.

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“Today is a day for the entire police family and community to come together and remember those officers who paid the ultimate price and lost their lives while performing their duty. “Officers make a choice to turn up each day in service to the community, no matter what dangers they may face. “As a community, we need to acknowledge the vital work they do,” Elliot said. The NSW Police Force began in 1862, and since that time, 273 Police officers have died in the line of duty. Their names are etched on the Police Wall of Remembrance in the Domain. Source: Media release, Sep 29 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP

omicide Squad detectives have charged two people over their alleged roles in the murder of former Budgewoi resident, Danielle Easey, who police say was murdered at a home in Narara before her body was dumped in a creek near Newcastle.

At about 10:30am on Saturday, August 31, police were called to Cockle Creek, near Wakefield Rd, Killingworth, after members of the public saw an item wrapped in plastic floating in the water. The plastic, containing a woman’s body, was removed from the water by officers. The woman was formally identified as 29-year-old Danielle Easey, who lived in Booragul with family, but had more recently been staying at multiple locations around the area. A post mortem examination revealed that Easey had been seriously assaulted and stabbed. Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad and Lake Macquarie Police District established Strike Force Furzer to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. Inquiries have revealed that Easey was murdered at a home at Narara on or around Saturday, August 17, before being transported and dumped at Cockle Creek. Following extensive investigations, strike force

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detectives arrested a 33-year-old man in Cardiff and a 32-year-old woman in Holmesville on Thursday, September 19. Detectives subsequently executed two crime scene warrants at the Cardiff industrial premise where the man was arrested and at the Narara property where the murder is believed to have taken place. A search warrant was also issued at the Holmesville home where the woman was

arrested. Specialist forensic police are continuing to examine the Cardiff and Narara properties. Investigators also seized a Mitsubishi Delica at Cardiff which is being forensically examined. The man was taken to Belmont Police Station and charged with murder. The woman was taken to Toronto Police Station and charged with accessory after the fact to murder and dishonestly obtain financial advantage etc by deception. Police will allege in court that the woman has assisted the man by impersonating Easey on one of her social media accounts after her death to gain access to money. Both fronted court on Friday, September 20.

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$20,000 Federal grant awarded to further develop NDIS App

Green Point resident who devised an App to support self managing National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) holders with their financial planning, has been awarded $20,000 from the Federal Government to further develop the App. Elisa James is the founder of Gosford based registered NDIS plan management service, Plan Tracker, a desktop compatible App of the same name to assist NDIS individuals and families get their plans under control. James was one of 280 businesspeople from across the country to receive funding through the NDIS, Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program’s Transition Assistance Funding.

Elisa James

Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said she was delighted that James had received funding under the program. “I have been involved with Elisa since the start and saw the project evolve from her kitchen bench,” Wicks said. “Elisa now employs 13 people and has helped many across our community manage their NDIS plans. “This ultimately empowers

people with disabilities by providing them with even more choice,” Wicks said. James said she first came up with the idea of Plan Tracker at her kitchen table. With a son with Autism, James was well versed in unpacking the complexities of the disability sector, but when the NDIS was announced, she saw a real opportunity to deliver a tech based solution to simplify a system known to be frustratingly hard to navigate. Thanks to a background in software, James was able to get the bones of the project together relatively quickly and then set about the lengthy process of compiling the data for the App, which covers everything from claims management and receipt filing to tailored support service suggestions and of course a budget calculator, all from one central dashboard.

The App launched in August, 2017, and the Plan Tracker business followed soon after. Since then the App has grown exponentially, both in features and users, to include options for plan management for NDIS clients that want to be self-managed without the pressure of administrating their own plan and is also continuously growing its database of service providers to ensure users are able to make informed decisions about how, where and when they spend their NDIS budget. James said the funding would be used to keep Plan Tracker’s growth sustainable. “We’re currently working on scaling the business to meet the needs of NDIS plan holders and a big part of that is establishing and growing a remote workforce who can assist plan holders wherever they might be,” James said. Moving forward, James said her end game was hopefully to see Plan Tracker utilised Australia wide. Source: Media release, Sep 19 Denies Barnes, Office of Lucy Wicks MP Interview, Sep 30 Elisa James, Plan Tracker Dilon Luke, Journalist

Free information session for polio survivors, their families and carers

olio Australia will be conducting a free information session for polio survivors, their families and carers, at the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, from 2:30pm on October 22.

The session will provide information on late effects of Polio, including selfmanagement strategies and how to work well with health professionals. Polio Australia President, Gillian Thomas, said Polio is mostly forgotten in Australia these days. “While it was one of the most-feared diseases of the 20th century, it’s been decades since we’ve seen an outbreak. “However, there are thousands of Australians, whether born here or overseas, who aren’t yet able to forget. “Many remember the trauma of months or even years of isolation in hospitals,

immobilisation in complicated braces, and even the infamous iron lung. “Some went on to make a full or partial recovery and polio was, for a time, just a distant childhood memory. “However, years after infection and recovery from the virus, many polio survivors experience the late effects of Polio. “This can include new or increasing muscle weakness, reduced endurance and fatigue, difficulty with breathing and sleep, chronic pain and speech and swallowing problems. “With little knowledge of post-polio issues in the medical community, polio survivors often have to do their own learning and become self-advocates, addressing issues such as avoiding overuse of muscles and taking precautions with anaesthesia,” Thomas said. Source: Media release, Sep 30 Stephanie Cantrill, Polio Australia

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Equine therapy comes to the Coast

couple of Clydesdales from Morisset are quickly becoming Central Coast celebrities as they take the Coast’s aged care sector by storm. Wellington and Claudia are the namesake Clydesdales of W and C Events, a company owned by husband and wife team Jayden and Alex Beesley, that specialises in bringing a Clydesdale experience to events and functions. According to Jayden, the dynamic duo started off primarily interested in breaking into the wedding market for couples that wanted horse drawn carriages or to arrive at the aisle on horseback, but lately the pair have been doing the rounds at Central Coast aged care homes as a form of equine therapy. The residents of Gosford’s Evergreen Life Care were the latest to welcome Wellington and Claudia who dropped into the facility on September 20 to tour the rooms and spend some time brightening up residents’ day. “Residents could not believe

their eyes when two special horses appeared at their windows and doors, but they certainly enjoyed giving them lots of hugs, kisses and pats as they made their way through the facility,” Jayden said. Jayden said these visits were quickly becoming their favourite thing to do with the horses and had generated huge interest from the community. “The response has been great. “We’ve not been in the game

Wellington and Claudia with Evergreen Life Care residents

long and we’ve been working hard to get our name out there but we’re definitely keen to make equine therapy visits a big part of what we do,” Jayden said. Jayden said he believed Wellington and Claudia’s popularity on the Coast stemmed from the region’s strong agriculture background, with many older folks in the area having had Clydesdales be a big part of their lives growing up. “Many residents we’ve

visited have shared stories of how they themselves used Clydesdales on their farms as children or stories about the horses that used to pull their carriages, while others just embrace them, thrilled for the unique company,” Jayden said. While the effects of animal therapy on older people are well documented, Jayden believes equine therapy, while more niche, was proving to be hugely beneficial for the facilities they’ve visited.

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Visual Arts Body of Work displayed in Art Express

Gosford students place eighth in state wide Titration Competition

osford High School has placed eight in the RACI NSW Titration Competition.

Hosted by the University of NSW on September 13, the competition is designed for students who enjoy studying chemistry to be able to gain hands on practical experience by competing in a number of titration exercises. Each team was tasked with standardising a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution against a supplied acid solution or oxalic acid and then had to use an alkali solution to determine three weak acid solutions with the sodium hydroxide solution, with teams judged on their proficiency.

Olivia Mayhew with her work Genesis

ormer Terrigal High School student, Olivia Mayhew, has had her 2018 Visual Arts Body of Work displayed in this year’s Art Express.

“The work is my distinctive interpretation of what it means to study nature and the beauty of natural forms,” Mayhew said. Her work was displayed at The Armory, Sydney Olympic Park and Wagga Wagga Art Gallery. A celebration of student achievement, Art Express is a showcase of HSC Bodies of Work as a high quality teaching and learning resource

Mayhew’s sculpture and associated works is entitled ‘Genesis’ and it explores the unique correlation between humans and nature and the way in which they interact and intertwine.

Source: Website, Sep 28 NSW Department of Education, The Arts Unit: Art Express 2018

Benjamin Anthonisz, Rio Eden and Connor Worth represented Gosford High School with Worth picking up an individual gold medal for his efforts during the competition. Principal, Michael Smith, said

the entire Science faculty was very proud of the boys and thrilled with their top 10 result. Source: Website, Sep 14 Michael Smith, Gosford High School

Student activists achieve a better canteen

enry Kendall High School’s canteen has obtained full NSW Healthy Canteen Strategy certification from Central Coast Area Health.

The certification comes after a student led campaign to bring a wider range of more nutritionally sound foods and meals to the menu.

Principal, Andrew Backhouse, congratulated students and canteen staff for the joint initiative. “After working closely with our Year 10 SALSA student activist team, our canteen has now received approval from Central Coast Area Health as fully meeting the requirements of the NSW Healthy Canteen Strategy.

“The strategy is a joint initiative of the Department of Education and NSW Health, and aims to ensure students are provided with a range of tasty and nutritious options,” he said. Source: Newsletter, Sep 27 Andrew Backhouse, Henry Kendall High School

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College has introduced its own therapy dog

fter many months of planning, research and anticipation, Green Point Christian College has introduced their very own therapy dog, Bentley. Bentley and his handler, Janelle Stringer, will visit the College once a week and spend time with students and staff in the Counselling area. Bentley has been specially trained as a therapy dog by the Delta Dog Society to be able to interact with children of all ages. The College is a pilot school for Delta Dogs on the Central Coast. College Acting Principal, Jane McLarty, said student wellbeing is always top priority, with the addition of Bentley hoped to improve upon the College’s wellbeing offering. “It is hoped that this program

with the dogs has been proven to promote greater selfesteem and wellbeing. “Playing with Bentley for a short time before facing the day at school is hoped to have a calming effect, lift mood and promote laughter and connection,” McLarty said. Source: Media release, Sep 20 Jane McLarty, Green Point Christian College

High School has 90th anniversary celebration

he Gosford High School community celebrated a milestone event on September 21 when current staff and students hosted the school’s 90th anniversary celebration. Gosford High School is the first and oldest high school on the Coast and community members turned up in droves to celebrate that legacy at the Open Day. The festivities commenced a day earlier with a special commemorative assembly

for current staff and students to reflect on their institution’s history and legacy as a leader in education in the region. Every department of the school was involved in the Open Day, from science experiments to catering from the Hospitality and Food Technology departments, to personalised 90th anniversary decorations created by Technology and Design students to the Music department that was planning a number of performances for the day’s entertainment. The school was transformed into a hub of activity with past and present students and staff, long time supporters and

invited guests all attending the celebration, which included memorabilia displays from eras past, a comprehensive photo exhibition chronicling the school’s history and displays and exhibitions from current students. The day was highlighted by the opening of the new Chapman Garden, named in honour of the Chapman Family who have been long time supporters of the school through the Chapman Trust. Source: Website, Sep 21 Michael Smith, Gosford High School Dilon Luke, Journalist

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School air conditioning work not scheduled to begin until after June 2020

College Counsellor, Jarel Kilgour, Janelle Stringer, Jane McLarty and College Counsellor, Tiffany Boddey

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Point Clare Public School is one of five local schools whose promised air conditioning won’t arrive before summer

oint Clare Public School is one of five local schools among hundreds in the state that will go without air conditioning this summer after delays to the NSW Government’s 2018 Cooler Classrooms project.

According to NSW Labor Leader, Jodi McKay, hundreds of schools nominated during round one of Cooler Classrooms could have to wait until after the 2023 election before the NSW Government fulfills its promise. On September 5, it was confirmed in a NSW Parliamentary hearing by the Chief Executive of Schools Infrastructure NSW, Erik Maranik, that some schools would need to wait five years before their air conditioning units promised under the scheme could be installed. McKay said news of the delay has left school communities frustrated and parents and carers despairing. Labor Shadow Minister for Education, Prue Car, also said: “The NSW Government can’t tell us if the presence

of dangerous asbestos will further delay the rollout of airconditioning in our schools, but we know that they haven’t budgeted for the removal of dangerous asbestos in our schools. “They should tell us how they will manage asbestos while air-conditioning is being installed,” she said. Coast Community News reached out to all five school principals regarding the matter, but they all declined to comment. The other four schools are located within the former Wyong Shire. Coast Community News also sought clarification about the delay from the Coast’s only sitting Liberal MP, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, as well as The NSW Department of Education. In a media statement, Crouch confirmed that the Cooler Classrooms project would be completed by 2023. “This $500M commitment means that more than 900 public schools will receive air conditioning as part of the largest investment of its kind in NSW history. “The size of this project

means it will be completed by 2023,” the statement reads. In a statement a spokesperson for the Department of Education confirmed that none of the five local schools would receive air-conditioning in time for summer. “Works at Point Clare Public School and the other four schools on the Coast are scheduled to begin after June 2020. “Due diligence will be undertaken at each school prior to the design and installation of air conditioning and fresh air ventilation systems to understand the building conditions. “The air conditioning and fresh air ventilation systems are designed to avoid disruption of hazardous materials,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson could not confirm when the works would be due for completion. Source: Media release, Sep 6 Benjamin Granger, Office of Jodi McKay, NSW Labor Media statements, Sep 19 Adam Crouch MP Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival will be the biggest and best one yet

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The annual event has been coordinated by a group of dedicated locals for the past two decades to pay homage to Davistown’s rich history as a hub of boat building and regatta racing. Festival committee member, Neil Mulcahy, said the genesis of the festival was the social and competitive gathering of ‘Putt Putts’ by the early builders, residents and boating enthusiasts of the district. “Regattas were often held at Davistown in the early 1900’s. “Challenges between boat owners/builders were designed to determine who had the fastest Putt Putt, or who could row the quickest. “Reintroduced as an annual event via a quorum of enthusiasts in 1996-97 as just a regatta, the event grew exponentially and was reintroduced to the community as the festival in 2012, and is now one of the principal events on the Central Coast’s calendar,” Mulcahy said. To mark the milestone anniversary, the Committee will be pulling out all the stops with more family friendly fun on offer than ever before. Mulcahy confirmed that this year the festival will be focused into four specific event precincts: Children’s, Markets, Food, and a Marine Precinct. “While the Regatta has always had amusements

for the kids, this year we are making some changes. “Along with the ever popular mini jeeps and Duckland, we are adding some different attractions. “We will have Zorb Balls, a Carnival Slide, and the Wipeout Challenge. “The ever popular Laughing Clowns will also be present, so bring the kids and enjoy the Children’s Precinct at the Davistown Illoura Reserve. “The NSW Corp of Marines will also be present throughout the day and they have always been a hit with the kids,” Mulcahy said. “We are most excited about the Marine Precinct which will bring together all of the boating and boating related service areas from our community and of course a number of goodies and special offers will be available in the Market and Food Precincts,” Mulcahy said. Along with the traditional Putt Putt’s, this year’s festival will also be highlighting the Wooden Boat part of the event charter with the appearance of a number of boats from the Sydney Heritage Fleet and a series of other historic timber boats. “There will be opportunities to take a ride on these fantastic old vessels and Central Coast Ferries will again be present with the venerable old Codock II,” Mulcahy added. The annual Putt Putt Charity Dinner will also return to the Davistown RSL on October 18. A relatively new event to the Regatta’s offerings, the Charity Dinner is a way for the Committee to thank the Davistown business community that help bring the festival to life each year, either through sponsorship or via donation of Regatta prizes or other resources, as well as

the locals who always turn up in droves to support the event. “This evening of dining, dancing, entertainment, raffles and silent auctions has proved to be a great night out over the last two years and this year’s event will be no exception. “Music will again be provided by Kristie Coote and her band with all proceeds from Charity Dinner ticket sales to go to the Kids with Cancer Foundation Australia. “Representatives from the charity will also join us this year and will speak about the work they do and the value that events such as the Charity Dinner bring to them,” Mulcahy said. This year the Committee will also be launching a brand new event for the festival, the Kids with Cancer Foundation Heritage Ferry Challenge. The Challenge is open to all heritage vessel owners looking to take part in a charity race to raise funds for the Kids with Cancer Foundation and will take place on October 19. Racers will set off from Lions Park at Woy Woy and make their way to the finish line at Gosford Sailing Club. “This will be a great opportunity to show off our old boats and blow out the cobwebs with a run down Paddy’s Channel,” Mulcahy said. The festival proper will get underway from 9am on the 20th and will take over Illoura Reserve and the Davistown Waterfront. The Festival Committee encourages all Central Coast residents to attend for a great day out. Source: Website, Oct 1 Neil Mulcahy, Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival

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Mangrove Mountain Country Fair has something for everyone

he Mangrove Mountain and Districts Country Fair will return to the mountain on October 19. An annual celebration of what makes the Mountain District a great place to live, work and play, the Fair will return to the corner of Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Rds from 10am on the 19th. The day begins on Waratah Rd with the Mountain Mayhem Billycart Derby. “Start building your own billycart now to enter, or just come along to watch the highly creative home-made billycarts test their need for speed as they race against each other for the coveted trophies. “After a few practice races, the real racing takes off around 9am and goes through to about 1pm,” said Fair Committee Publicity Officer, Shane Eastman. The Fair’s ever popular animal experiences will also be making a return with a few

new attractions joining the petting zoo, pony rides and farm displays this year. “Everyone always loves our fascinating assortment of various farm animals, featuring a range of cuddly, furry, feathered, baby and traditional farm animals. “We encourage the littlies to stroke, hold and feed a lot of our animals, and learn about them straight from our local working farmers. “Ever handled a python, or safely seen a red belly black

snake up close? “Our fascinating and informative Snake Man show allows you to have your own close encounter with many different types of native Australian reptiles,” Eastman said. A jampacked line-up of entertainment, games and activities is also set to return. “This year we have decided to offer more fun rides, for all ages,” Eastman said. “Apart from our wonderful

pony rides, giant jumping castle, and chair-o-plane, you can also try out our new horizontal bungee racing and our crazy Mad Cow mechanical bucking bull, which is sure to provide good old-fashioned thrills and spills. “The wonderfully entertaining Great Chicken Run is back this year too. “Every hour, our beloved specially-trained chickens will chase a remote controlled monster truck (filled with grain) around our Chicken

circuit. “It is hysterical to watch. “Which chicken will be the first to cross the line? “Guess correctly and you could win some wonderful prizes,” Eastman said. The Arts and Crafts Competition is also set to return with a school and contemporary art competition. “This year’s School Art theme is ‘Renewal’, and the Contemporary Art Award theme is ‘Energy’, so whether

you’d like to enter our art, craft, cooking, invention, Lego, flowers, photography or produce sections, check out our webpage for more information and how to enter. “We can’t wait to see what creative entries turn up this year,” Eastman said. A family friendly event and all ages day out, the Fair also features all the bells and whistles of a traditional country fair from clowns, face painting, plant market, showbags, sheep-shearing and horse and pony demonstrations to the more specialised activities like Dark Ages re-enactors and an agility dog display. “We have three different stages featuring many different styles and genres of live entertainment including singers, musicians, dancers, bands and more. “There’s something for everyone,” Eastman said. Source: Media release, Oct 1 Shane Eastman, Mangrove Mountain Country Fair

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$11,400 grant for the Point Claire Community Garden

m p r o v e m e n t works at the Point Clare Community Garden have been greenlighted courtesy of an investment via the Federal Government. Federal

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Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said her government was pleased to be able to support garden volunteers develop the space into a world class community asset. “I am delighted to contribute $11,400 to the Point Claire Community Garden for new seating, a pathway and a

shade structure. “This fantastic community group love their new space and can't wait for the spring gardening season,” Wicks said. Source: Website, Sep 23 Lucy Wicks MP

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Les Mis returns after two decades

he Gosford Musical Society (GMS) are preparing to bring one of their most exciting productions to date to the Laycock St Community Theatre this October when the Victor Hugo classic, Les Misérables, returns to their wheelhouse for the first time in almost two decades.

Directed by the Society’s Darryl Davis with Musical Direction from Lindsay Kaul and choreography by Lauren Miller, the upcoming production sees the first return of Les Mis to The Laycock since 2001 and to celebrate the GMS have been working reverently to ensure their production meets the grandeur Les Mis is known for. Set during the French uprising, Les Misérables tells the story of prisoner, Jean Valjean, and the police Inspector Javert who tries to hunt him down for breaking parole. After ignoring the plight of one of his workers, Fantine, Valjean takes in her daughter, Cosette, who has been at the mercy of the Thenadiers, two evil innkeepers. Cosette falls into a love triangle with Marius, a student, and Eponine, the Thenardiers’ daughter, against the backdrop of a bloody rebellion. At its core it’s a story of love, hope and redemption. The GMS have been preparing the show since they secured the rights to it early last year and now just a fortnight out from opening night the finishing touches are being put on the production which is shaping up to be one of the Society’s most ambitious ones yet. A star-studded line up of

Cosette, Marius and all Victor Hugo’s unforgettable characters will make their triumphant return to Gosford this October Photo credit: Tash Bass

more than 50 local talents will grace the stage when the show opens at the Laycock on October 18, with this production set not only to pay homage to the Society’s earlier portrayal of the globally celebrated musical, but also to the 25th anniversary of the Les Mis revival. According to Kaul, the version of Les Mis popularised by the 2012 film, had been a mainstay of the stage since 2009 when it was first unveiled. “By 2009 Les Mis had been performed for decades and it was starting to show its age, so the creators revised everything,” Kaul explained. “They redid the staging, changed the music and basically rehashed all the production elements to give Les Mis a grittier, younger feel and it’s the 25th anniversary of that version of the story that we’ll be celebrating ourselves,” Kaul said. The GMS will be adding their own flare to the beloved tale with their own reorchestrated

score and modernised staging all set to make their production a must see. Kaul said this production will be like coming full circle for the GMS who have been wanting to have a second crack at Les Mis since the newer telling of the story gripped the world but had struggled to secure the rights due to it being performed professionally at various times across the country. “The Society has only ever been able to do the older version of Les Mis and we all agree that it’s time we do it again,” Kaul said. Kaul said production had come together seamlessly and now the GMS was itching for opening night. “The sets are done; the cast is ready and so is the orchestra. “It’s going to be a great show,” Kaul said. Tickets are essential. Source: Interview, Oct 1 Lindsay Kaul, Gosford Musical Society Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Coastal Twist Festival is bound to surprise many visitors

ember for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging all Central Coast residents to get to the Woy Woy Peninsula over the October long weekend (October 4-6) to take part in the Central Coast’s first ever PRIDE event, Coastal Twist Festival.

Over three days and nights, the Coastal Twist Festival will see free and ticketed events including cabaret, drag, film, live music, food and fairs across Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong. “This is an amazing opportunity for the Central Coast to open up our community to diverse groups of people and I hope to see all of the Central Coast residents over these three exciting and unique days,” Tesch said. The Coastal Twist Festival is pitched at people from all places, spaces and identifications and is set to be the first of many local pride events. “The Central Coast voted overwhelmingly for the legalisation of same-sex

marriage,” Tesch said. “It’s clear that the majority of us take pride in and support

the LGBTIQA+ community, which is why it is so appropriate that we welcome

our diverse communities at this event,” she added. Coastal Twist Director, Glitta

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Supernova, said festival goers can expect a world class program of curated, cutting edge performances, arts and culture events featuring prolific homegrown talents and international acts. The festival includes two major all ages, family friendly events, the Life’s A Beach picnic and the Coastal Twist Fair Day. Life’s A Beach will take place at Umina Beach and will be highlighted by the world’s first ever LGBTIQA+ longboard surfing contest which guests can enjoy whilst picnicking on the beach. There’ll also be several other free activities on the day for families to enjoy, from beach volleyball to a celebratory display from the Lifesavers with Pride group. Supernova said Fair Day goers can expect music, drag, markets, community stalls, curated food and a day stage of rotating acts featuring some of the country’s most prolific LGBT personalities, artists and entertainers, and a Puparazzi Pooch Parade dog show. “The Fair Day is a fun day out for absolutely everyone.

Come down and experience a day out on the Coast like no other,” Supernova said. Both Tesch and Supernova agree that Coastal Twist could be the catalyst for a recurring Central Coast PRIDE event and was a landmark moment for the region which has one of the largest populations in NSW, but had zero representation events for its LGBTIQA+ community. Tesch said the festival was also expected to be a huge boon for local tourism, with thousands of people expected to attend on top of those that already expected to be holidaying in the area. “This is not only a fabulous all-inclusive festival but also a terrific economic opportunity for local businesses. “We want to have landmark events on the Central Coast to continue to promote tourism and put us on the map,” Tesch said. Source: Media release, Sep 11 Liesl Tesch MP Media release, Sep 24 Glitta Supernova, Coastal Twist Festival

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, OCT 3 Melbourne City Ballet: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Laycock Street Theatre, Ticketed, 3 & 4/10, 7pm Master Builders Race Day, The Entertainment Grounds Gosford, Ticketed, 12pm - 5:30pm

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Coastal Twist: LGBTIQA + Arts & Culture Festival, Lifes a Beach, Umina Beach, Free - All ages 9am - 2pm. Bauhaus Beach Ball - Dance, Woy Woy Leagues Club, 6pm - 11pm coastaltwist.org.au/events

The Crooked Fiddle Band Album Launch with Guest Artist Jake Cassar, The Rhythm Hut, Ticketed, 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Coastal Twist: LGBTIQA + Arts & Culture Festival: Love Club Cabaret, Everglades Woy Woy, Ticketed 7:30pm - 11pm

Tuggerah Lakes U3A Coastal Twist: SATURDAY, OCT 12 MONDAY, OCT 14 presents a Talk on LGBTIQA + Arts & Terrigal Antique & OctoberFest ‘Murray Darling Basin and Culture Festival: Australia’s Water Crisis’ Vintage Fair, Showcase & Fair Day - Peninsula The Entrance/Long Jetty Terrigal Scout Hall, Networking Event, Recreation Precinct, RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ 12/10 - 13/10, The Bavarian Westfield 10am - 5pm, 8am - 4pm Tuggarah, 6pm Free - All ages. Stomping Ivories Live, 0414 614 659 Free - Register to Dinner & QueerScreen Avoca Beach Theatre, attend Ticketed, 7:30pm Short Films, Fabulous Fashion Parade 0458 091 336 Ocean Beach Surf Life upcylced fashion from the www.eventbrite.com.au SATURDAY, OCT 19 Saving Club, boutique on the hill, 5:30pm - 10pm, Lakes Anglican Church, A NFP Workshop on coastaltwist.org.au/events

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Jazz in the Arboretum: featuring John Morrison and his ‘All Stars’, Crommelin Native Arboretum, Ticketed, 2:30pm

COSS Connections Guided Bush Food And Medicine Talk And Walk, Katandra Harrison Craig sings Elton Reserve, Ticketed, John Love Songs – The 9am - 12pm Piano Sessions, Elvis - An American Trilogy, 4349 4756 The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

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Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail- TUESDAY, OCT 8 Meet the Artists coastaltwist.org.au/events Art Exhibition: 5 & 6/10, 9am - 3pm, Five Colours Blue, Swan Lake and More 17 artists at 13 locations The Art House Foyer 30th Anniversary Gala, from Killcare Heights to Exhibition Space, Laycock Street Community Wagstaffe, A red flag will be Ticketed, 8/10 - 30/10, Theatre, Ticketed, flying at each location 10am 5.30pm 7:30pm Mysteries of Magic by WEDNESDAY, OCT 9 49th NSW Aboriginal Rugby Elio Simonetti, League Knockout, Laycock Street Theatre Central Coast Regional Auditorium, Ticketed, Sporting & Recreation 10:30am Complex Tuggerah, 4 - 7/10 Pearl Beach Progress Association - 90th The Gosford Branch of Michael Jackson - The Anniversary Weekend Children’s Medical Legacy Tour Celebration: Research Institute: Starring William Hall, Tides of Time Exhibition: COFFEE MORNING, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm The Ettalong Diggers, The East Gosford Progress Pearl Beach Community Ticketed, 8pm Hall, Ticketed, 10am Hall, Significant Tree Walk: 4343 0111 Art @ Work, Sat & Sun, anytime - Pearl www.ettalongdiggers.com OpenShutters Berkeley Beach Village, Artists Trail: Free Holiday Fun! pot Vale, 4/10 - Opening Night, Sat, 10am-4pm - Pearl 6pm - 9pm, 5 & 6/10 Beach Village, Jazz in the plant decorating, seedling 10am - 4pm Arboretum: Sun, 2.30pm - planting and face painting, The Art House Wyong, Crommelin Native Aussie Nightmarkets 11am - 1pm Arboretum - Ticketed Gosford, The Entertainment Grounds, The Umina Beach Men’s THURSDAY, OCT 10 5pm - 10pm Shed Inc - Gara/Shed Sale, CWA Hall Umina Beach, SATURDAY, OCT 5 5 & 6/10, 8am - 2:30pm

Alliance Française Conversation Group - Come and practice your French at any level, Erina League Club, First attendance is free, 10am - 12pm Spring Fling Dinner with Manly Spirits Distillery, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, Ticketed, 6:30pm Sydney Comedy Club at The EG, The Entertainment Grounds, Ticketed, 6pm Oztoberfest Central Coast, Gosford Showground, Ticketed, 12pm - 9pm

‘Fundraising Success for Small Non-Profits’, Fortunity Erina, Ticketed, 12.45pm - 5pm ‘SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in The Digital Age’, HopeUC Charmhaven, Ticketed, 6pm - 8pm

TUESDAY, OCT 15 A NFP Forum on ‘Donor Relationships and Fundraising’, The University of Newcastle, Booking’s Required, 8am - 10am

WEDNESDAY, OCT 16 St Luke’s Day Memorial Service - To Remember Patients Of The Central Coast Palliative Care Service And Other Members Of The Central Coast Community, Terrigal Uniting Church, 10am

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An Australian take on an Italian classic farce: Venetian Twins, Woy Woy Little Theatre, Ticketed, 25/10 - 20/11, Multiple Sessions, /www.woywoylt.com/venetian-twins

ChromeFest, Memorialn Park The Entrance, Free event, 25/10 - 27/10

Mangrove Mountain & Districts Country Fair, Mangrove Mountain Recreation Reserve, SATURDAY, OCT 26 10am - 4pm

THURSDAY, OCT 31 Strasso Returns To Australia With Brand New ShowThe Chocolate Diet, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 31/10 - 1/11, 7pm & 9:15pm National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Tuggerah Library, Free - no booking’s required, 11am

FRIDAY, NOV 1 Wyong Drama Group - A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas, Wyong Grove Theatre, Ticketed, 1/11 - 9/11, 2pm & 7:30pm

Children’s Medical Research Institute: Trivia Tuggerah Lakes U3A Night Fundraiser, presents a Talk on The Spindrift Saga return East Gosford Progress Hall, ‘Tracking Mr Sharpe’ for their ‘Still Smiling’ Tour, Ticketed, 7pm (Colonial Chaplain) Avoca Beach Hotel, The Entrance/Long Jetty Rock At The Races, Ticketed, 8:30pm - 12pm RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ The Entertainment Grounds, MONDAY, OCT 21 Ticketed, 1pm - 10pm SATURDAY, NOV 2 www.mangrovemountaincountryfair.org.au

National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Woy Woy Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am

TUESDAY, OCT 22 National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Kariong Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am

Spring Fair Open Day, Lakes Anglican Grammar School, 10am - 2:30pm

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OUT&ABOUT PAGE 25 3 OCTOBER 2019

Wave Park preliminary talks held

wave park for the region could still be in the pipeline, with Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures in discussions with prospective investors and Central Coast Council about being home to the project. Councillor Bruce McLachlan, who requested a report from the Council CEO on possible sites 12 months ago and has been championing the cause ever since, said he had been in preliminary talks with Glenworth Valley owner, Barton Lawler. “Surf Wave Parks have become very popular around the world with Snowdonia in Wales receiving 70,000 tourists per year,” Clr McLachlan said. “There are several Australian Surf Wave Parks in the pipeline, with many approved and being built as we speak. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the Central Coast to ride the crest of the surf park boom and drive tourism in the region.” Cr McLachlan said Council had identified a Wave Park as an opportunity for the Coast in its Tourism Opportunity Plan and had resolved to look at locating a site to encourage the industry to the Coast. “The possibility of Glenworth Valley as a private enterprise operation came after Council‘s media announcements that it did not have any suitable Council owned land to offer the industry,” he said. “I would be naturally supportive of Glenworth Valley’s efforts in trying to bring a major adventure sports precinct for the Central Coast. “Tourism is a major youth employer, and with increasing automation, we need to encourage more activities

significant as a Surf Wave Park to the area. “We are looking (to locate) the surf park on land adjacent to Peats Ridge Rd, which is only 3km off the M1.” Made popular by 11-time surf world champion Kelly Slater, Surf Wave Parks are inland lagoons with technology to create man-made waves with the power and shape of ocean waves. By maintaining a constant velocity, surfers ride the “best breaks” consistently, all year round. Up to 2,400 rideable waves are produced each hour, catering to five different skill levels.

that will provide our younger residents with interesting employment opportunities. “A similar Wave Park operation in the UK employs

over 100 people.” Lawler said discussions so far had been “very positive”, with a meeting to discuss the idea further set between

Council and Glenworth Valley in coming weeks. “Everyone you speak with agrees that the Central Coast needs a major tourist

attraction,” he said. “I would like to commend Council for being so proactive with this opportunity and for aiming to deliver something as

Source: Media release, Sep 10 Andrew Cooper, Director of Marketing and Sales, Glenworth Valley Media statement, Sep 17 Central Coast Councillor, Bruce McLachlan

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Slingsby led Australian team win SailGP Championship

osford Olympic sailor, Tom Slingsby, made history on September 22 when he led the Australia SailGP team to victory over Japan in the SailGP Season 1 Championship finale.

The global league’s inaugural season culminated with a 10-minute match race between Australia and Japan, in which Australia secured the trophy and US$1M in prize money in dramatic fashion. The stakes for the big race were unprecedented, with the prize pool the largest monetary prize in the sport of sailing, and the SailGP Championship trophy is a creation of Thomas

Lyte, regarded as the world’s leading trophy maker. For Slingsby, there was also a personal stake, with childhood friend and long-time sporting rival, Nathan Outteridge, captaining the Japanese side. “We deserved it and I’m so happy for our whole team as the amount of work they put in was huge. “We said going into today that we were going to win as a team or lose as a team,” said Slingsby. “I am happy with the way it went but those guys were unbelievable competition all year and it was such a close battle,” Slingsby said. Race analysis determined that the final duel came down to a mere 78cms at a crucial

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moment on the racecourse. If the Australians had been five-hundredths of a second slower, Japan could have forced them to incur a penalty. It was a risky play by Japan in an attempt to force Australia off its course that backfired and allowed Slingsby to move into the lead and ultimately take the win. Japan led for the majority of the SailGP Season 1 Championship Final Race after being given the upper hand from the start when Slingsby took a penalty for entering the start box early. “We made one error and that’s what happens. “You can’t win everything and for every winner there is a loser. “We knew someone was going to walk away unhappy,” said Outteridge. “It’s a shame it’s us, but that’s sport and we will just get ready for next season,” he said. The championship battle has been awash with drama since the season began in Sydney last February. Slingsby established himself as the one to beat from the beginning, winning the Sydney, San Francisco and Cowes events with Outteridge challenging him in each event’s final match race. SailGP has had an exceptional first season, with capacity crowds in all five of the iconic cities that hosted events during Season 1. An estimated 115,000 people flocked to cheer on their favourite teams at competitions across the globe. “Congratulations to Tom Slingsby and the Australia SailGP Team. “What an amazing performance,” said SailGP CEO, Sir Russell Coutts.

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Lachlan Russell is the only local national championship class winner

nly two riders were able to win more than one championship class over two days of racing at the 2019 Honda Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships, hosted by the Central Coast Junior Motorcycle Club (CCJMC) at Allen Park Speedway at Somersby.

Thirteen classes produced 11 different winners, and a string of other placegetters who all helped confirm that the future of the sport is in good hands. Albury Wodonga rider, Archie McDonald, won both of the classes for the 11 to Under 13 years classes, which is currently the most hotly contested of all the age brackets. The always highly competitive 13 to Under 16 years classes produced the other dual winner in Forbes rider, Tom Drane, who was

denied a third win in the last of the weekend’s finals. After finishing runner-up in three other classes, Gold Coast rider, Seth Qualischefski, finally got the better of Drane to add a win to his medal haul. Qualischefski was a tireless performer on the weekend being one of a few riders to contest four classes, which in total meant he rode 84 laps of racing.

There were also three other Gold Coast riders who claimed a championship class win. Ashleigh Adamson took out the Girls class beating Ava Faulkhead from Mildura and Molly Fairey from Cobar, to produce a very geographically diverse rostrum. The other Gold Coast successes went to Rory McQualter who added two third placings to his win, and

Viv Muddle who placed third as he strived to make it a double. Two other class winners also added to their medal haul with Cowra rider, Noah Grabham, adding two seconds to his win, while Kempsey’s, Jayden Holder, scored one third place. Tom Drane will have to start making room for his brother Sam to build his trophy collection as Sam won his first

Archie McDonald and Cameron Dunker in action

ever Australian Championship. The CCJMC boasted one championship class winner in Lachlan Russell, a feat matched by the Kurri Kurri Junior Club thanks to a win by Thomas Bullen. With such a classy line-up of talent assembled even qualifying for the finals in some classes was no easy feat, as some of the minor

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placegetters still left pleased with their efforts, including a number who gained their best ever results. Special mention must be made of Cameron Dunker and Remmie Fyffe who were both dual placegetters. Source: Media release, Sep 30 Peter Baker, Central Coast Junior Motor Cycle Club

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ricket clubs across the former Gosford LGA are celebrating their win over their northern neighbours in the former Wyong Shire after the Central Coast Souths beat the Central Coast Norths in Central Coast Cricket Association’s inaugural T20 Challenge Trophy at Adcock Park on September 29.

The Challenge was thrown down to all clubs who formed joint teams consisting of some of the best players on the Coast to contest a Women’s and Men’s competition. In the Women’s match,

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batting first, the Norths struggled against tight bowling from the South side and despite Shannon Liddle and Crystal Osborne putting on 18 for the first wicket, they were never able to get any momentum through their innings. A late flurry from Jacinta Crawford enabled the Norths to finish their 20 overs with 77 runs on the board. All Souths bowlers bowled well with seven of the nine bowlers used picking up a wicket. In reply, Souths got off to the perfect start, and aided by some dropped catches, Alisha Bates and Ella Merritt were able to put on 51 for the first

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wicket. Merritt in particular was very impressive, finding the boundary on four occasions. From this point on, the Souths side were able to coast to victory with Sophie Shelley and Ebony Wright also making valuable contributions. The highly anticipated Men’s match failed to live up to expectations with the South side recording a comfortable six wicket win.

Batting first, the Norths side were on the back foot immediately when Tony Cornwell was run out by a direct hit from Ryan Fenning off the third ball of the innings. Things did not improve from there with five Norths batsmen back in the shed before the end of the sixth over as Matt Sunshine and then Blair Lindsay did damage with the ball. Ben Gillies and Kaleb Daley

were able to steady the ship putting on a partnership of 54 runs, however, their departure saw the innings finish quickly with the Norths bowled out for 104 runs in the 18th over. Sunshine, Lindsay and Matt Jones were the most successful bowlers taking two wickets apiece. South’s opening batsmen, Chris Sheppeard and Ben Cohen, made their intentions known immediately, picking

up early boundaries, before Sheppeard was dismissed for 22 in just the third over. Cohen, last year’s Plan B Regional Bash Player of the Final, hit two sixes in his innings of 22, whilst Dylan Robertson was equally as impressive with the bat, finishing with a well compiled 30. Lindsay made a late unbeaten cameo which included three fours and a six as the South side got home with six overs to spare. Association Conference Administrator, Garry Burkinshaw, said the inaugural event had proved a real hit, with the Coast’s cricketing community coming out in force to support it. “Overall it was a great day with a good crowd in attendance. “The event is certain to become a regular on the Central Coast Cricket calendar,” Burkinshaw said. Source: Media release, Sep 30 Garry Burkinshaw, Central Coast Cricket Association

Magpies set a new Hunter Coast Men’s Premier Hockey League record

he Gosford City Magpies Hockey Club set a new Hunter Coast Men’s Premier Hockey League record when they won their third straight League Title in a row, defeating the Newcastle Norths in the Men’s

grand final. Things started out well for the Magpies, with goals to Rhiley Carr from a penalty corner set piece in the 18th minute, and Hugh Wickert in the 30th minute to take a 2-0 lead heading into halftime, but the match was not without its ups and downs, with a five minute yellow card to Gosford

Goalkeeper, Nick Holman, almost proving the Magpies’ undoing. During this period, the Norths were able to quickly gain ascendancy, running in two goals to bring the scoreline to dead even at 2-all as the match headed into the final quarter. But in true Magpies’ fashion,

Jake Wigham broke through for the winner with a neat deflection in the 58th min to edge Gosford ahead 3-2, and the team were able to ride the remainder of the quarter out to secure their third title. Source: Website, Sep 22 Central Coast Hockey Association

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The Championships were broken down into three events over three days, the Time Trial (10km), the Road Race (37.5km) and the Criterium (1.34km). Liliya started off strong with a top 20 finish in the Time Trial where she finished 15th, a result her father Mark was particularly proud of given Liliya’s disdain for the event. “Following the Time Trial, it was on to the Road Race, three laps of a technical, hilly course with a rough road surface. “To make it more treacherous, it rained before and during the race,” Mark said. “A very steep hill (15 per cent climb) 1km after the start, split the peloton straight away. “The climb was followed by a steep slippery descent, breaking the race up even more. “Liliya chose safety over speed and ended up in a chase group of three. “With one lap to go a girl in the lead group crashed, opening up the bronze medal to Liliya’s chasing group. “Coming out of the final turn Liliya started her sprint, but unfortunately, after 37km of racing, her legs cramped and

she came 4th, just out of the medals. “She was happy that she stayed upright and 4th in the nation is pretty good,” Mark continued. “For the Criterium, the weather cleared, with riders pleased to have a dry course to compete on. “The first 20 minutes of racing was at a brisk pace (averaging almost 34km/h) with multiple short attacks that failed to get away. “On the bell lap, Liliya was stuck at the back of the bunch, trying to work out how to get into a good position for the finish. “Two Western Australian riders attacked around the outside giving Liliya an opportunity to make it to the middle of the pack. “Around the back of the course she moved herself closer to the front, but just before the final corner she was boxed in with no clear path to contest the final sprint. “As the bunch exited the last turn, with about 300m to go, the rider in front started an early sprint, opening the door for Liliya. “Even though it was still a bit too far for her sprint, she took the opportunity given her and launched herself to the line. “Hitting a top speed around 55km/h, she was too fast for the rest of the riders to catch, winning the race by more than two bike lengths to be crowned Criterium champion,” Mark said. Source: Media release, Sep 26 Mark Tatarinoff, Macmasters Beach

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Gosford Kariong Storm claimed two premierships

Liliya Tatarinoff is the W15 National Criterium Champion acmasters Beach resident and 13-yearold cycling star, Liliya Tatarinoff, has been crowned the Women’s Under 15 National Criterium Champion after a stellar performance at the Junior Road Racing National Championships in September.

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The Storm’s premiership winning Under 11’s

he Gosford Kariong Storm claimed two premierships during an absorbing weekend of Junior Rugby League grand finals. A tremendous run through the final series by the Eddie Johnson coached Under 12’s culminated in a nail biting 12-10 win over Terrigal in the decider. The Storm finished fourth at the completion of the regular season and subsequently needed to win three knockout semi-finals to reach the grand final. Prop forward, Angus Strelcs, was awarded the player of the match in the grand final following a powerful display which included a first half try. The victory provided veteran Gosford mentor, Johnson, with his second premiership title as a coach, having initially tasted success 37 years ago when the Gosford Under 15s upset Toukley at Grahame Park. Quite remarkably, the score that day was also 12 points to

10. A second Gosford Kariong premiership was achieved when the Club’s Under 11s team made it back-to-back titles having previously lifted the Under 10’s title in 2018. A brilliant performance from

grand final specialist, Fetineni Aho, ably supported by front rower and Skipper, Dylan Wade, were the highlights of an all-team effort, laying the platform for a comprehensive 36-12 victory. The Storm Under 14’s

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and Under 16’s weren’t as fortunate as their Junior Club mates. with both teams being upset by the Terrigal Sharks. The table topping Under 14’s were totally outplayed and only managed to get onto the scoreboard via a final minute Rylee Oakes field goal, losing 20 points to 1. The Under 16’s went into their decider without having suffered defeat in 2019. The immaculate Storm campaign was mortally wounded however when they had a player controversially sent off a minute prior to halftime, with the score locked at four apiece. Despite battling bravely throughout the second half with just a dozen players on the field, the numerical disadvantage ultimately proved too great an obstacle and Terrigal claimed the title with a 14-10 victory. Source: Media release and photos, Sep 9 Andrew Stark, Gosford Kariong Storm RLFC

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