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Department of Planning criticised for lack of transparency

The proposed St Hilliers Mann St development

An Executive Member of the Community Environment Network (CEN) has criticised the State Government for not allowing enough time for community feedback on Development Applications (DAs) being assessed for approval as State Significant Developments. CEN Executive Member, Michael Conroy, said proposals for the Kibbleplex site on Henry Parry Dr, Gosford and the St Hilliers’ development in Mann St were two cases in point. “CEN considers that the NSW Government is only going through the motions of the public participation process that is required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, while minimising the window of opportunity for Central Coast Council and community groups to make submissions to this process,” Conroy said in a letter to the editor. He said that while both DAs had been exhibited for the legal

minimum of 28 days from October 11, the scale of the proposals and the number of documents involved did not allow adequate time for community comment. “The development proposed on the Kibbleplex site would be the largest private sector development in Gosford; it is estimated to have a capital cost of $345M and its five residential towers (and podium) would have a gross floor area of 73,000 square metres,” Conroy said. “The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for this proposal contains 129 pages and has 20 technical appendices (such as traffic, water cycle, visual impact etc). “The St. Hilliers’ development is estimated to have a capital cost of $165M and would have just over half the floorspace of the Kibbleplex development (40,000 square metres) in its hotel and two residential towers “The EIS for this proposal contains 104 pages and 23

appendices. “With all the resources and professional expertise available at Central Coast Council, the Council officers only completed their submissions on the hundreds of pages in the Environmental Impact Statements and 43 appendices in the first week in November, with submissions closing on November 7.” Conroy said if members of the public wished to make a submission on line after digesting the hundreds of pages of technical information, the Department specified that they should: create a user account on the Department’s Major projects website; click the ‘Have Your Say’ link; find the project concerned; and Click the ‘Make a Submission’ icon, all after reading the Department’s privacy statement. “It is not surprising that the only community group which … had the time and patience to successfully make an online submission was the Community

The Lederer Group’s proposed development on the former Kibbleplex site

Environment Network,” he said. “No individual members of the public made a submission on two of the largest developments proposed in the Gosford City Centre. “CEN considers that the Department’s exhibition of these two applications for State Significant Development in Gosford City Centre has failed to implement community participation principles.” He said according to the Environmental Planning and AssessmentAct:the community has a right to be informed about planning matters that affect it and planning authorities should encourage effective and ongoing partnerships with the community to provide meaningful opportunities for community participation in planning; planning information should be in plain language, easily accessible and in a form that facilitates community participation in planning, and the community should be given opportunities to participate in

strategic planning as early as possible to enable community views to be genuinely considered; community participation should be inclusive; and planning authorities should actively seek views that are representative of the community. But a spokesperson from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment said the department’s approach for DAs in the Central Coast region was “consistent with all of our projects across NSW”. “The community is the heart of everything the department does and we always invite the community to comment on all major projects under assessment,”the spokesperson said. “The development applications (DAs) mentioned were exhibited for 28 days from Friday, October 11, until Thursday, November 7. “All DAs and State Significant Development applications are exhibited for 28 days and rarely

does the department extend this timeframe. “The department will now collate submissions and then the applicants will be required to respond to community concerns raised. “This report will be publicly available on the department’s major projects website.” Unfortunately, the department’s approach for DAs in the Central Coast region does not include advertising development applications for major developments being on exhibition in any of Central Coast Newspapers’ publications, leaving it up to residents to have to find out somehow in time to react before the exhibition period closes, according to Cec Bucello, CEO, Central Coast Newspapers. Source: Letter to the editor, Nov 26 Michael Conroy, Executive Member, Community Environment Network Media statement, Nov 28 Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

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ormer NSW Police Minister and Minister for the Central Coast, Michael Gallacher, is holding out for an apology from the State Government, after allegations of corruption which forced him out of Parliament in 2017 have been found to have been unwarranted. Gallacher, who lives at Terrigal, said he had been through “five years of personal hell” since Counsel Assisting an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigation in 2014, Geoffrey Watson, implied, while

Labor MP, Ron Hoenig, to tell State Parliament’s oversight committee on October 18 this year that the matter, over which Gallacher had “suffered severely”, could also be seen as “an attack on the entire democratic fabric of the State”. McClintock’s 2018 letter said that he had a “very, very considerable degree of sympathy” for Gallacher and felt that what happened to him was “wrong and unfair”, comments which he reinforced on October 18. He also confirmed that no finding of corrupt conduct had been made against Gallacher. The upshot is that allegations

The upshot is that allegations of corruption were made with no substantiating evidence and Gallacher’s career was left in tatters.

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questioning a witness, that Gallacher had been complicit in hatching “a corrupt scheme to make donations to the Liberal Party”. No evidence was produced, but the accusation alone was enough to see Gallacher dumped from the Liberal Party front bench following an illustrious career and forced to serve the next three years as a cross bencher, until he resigned from Parliament in 2017. A letter from ICAC Inspector, Bruce McClintock to Gallacher, in August, 2018, has prompted

of corruption were made with no substantiating evidence and Gallacher’s career was left in tatters. And now that it has been publicly stated that there was no evidence of any wrongdoing, Gallacher wants to see his good name restored with a formal public apology in Parliament. “That initial period following the allegations was very difficult,” Gallacher said. “We have lived on the Coast for almost 40 years and as we moved around the community, I was constantly defending

were crucial to us. great things all around the “There were some people country,” he said. locally who knew what I stood “I hope to be there for many for and never stepped away, years to come.” but others ran away, and at the After almost 40 years of end of the day, we decided that public service, firstly 16 and they weren’t worth knowing.” a half years as a police officer

Gallacher said he had been given the choice to resign from Cabinet following the allegations or be sacked.

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myself even though I knew that I had done nothing wrong. “Four weeks after I was forced to resign, my wife was diagnosed with cancer. “That period had an impact on all of us. “Some of my family and former staff needed help dealing with the trauma. “My wife is now well after a series of significant operations and my son and daughter drew on their strength to get through that time and have now gone on to wonderful careers. “But it was horrific to be constantly reading about yourself in the papers and being told that you were not

allowed to discuss the matter. “I felt like I was caught in a spider’s web. “It was like a nightmare where you’re calling out for help but nobody comes. “My wife and I got to the point where we just didn’t go out.” The Gallachers found solace with their friends from Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club where they have been volunteers for many years. “Our only sanctuary was to go out on patrols wearing caps and sunglasses,” Gallacher said. “Our friends at the surf club

Gallacher said he had been given the choice to resign from Cabinet following the allegations or be sacked. “That period of almost three years on the cross bench as an Independent was quite surreal. “I felt humiliated and isolated,” he said. “Many people have terrible experiences, but they are usually in private. “I was constantly in the public gaze. “But I still went ahead and did what I had to do. “It was not in my DNA to just quit and I believed that eventually the truth would come out.” The truth was a long time coming, and when it became clear to Gallacher that he would never go back into Cabinet, he looked externally and is now CEO of Ports Australia. “Despite some of the rumours, I found the job for myself, on Seek, and I now work for a wonderful organisation which is doing

involved in investigating corruption and undercover work, and then 21 years in Parliament, Gallacher says it is “entirely appropriate” that the government issue an apology. Although ICAC was restructured in 2015 after the High Court found that it had been exceeding its jurisdiction, concerns remain about the process. “I used to believe in what ICAC was doing and I still believe you need to investigate, but it needs to be done within the confines of the law,” Gallacher said. “I no longer believe in public hearings while there are no protections around people having their reputations destroyed despite there being no findings of inappropriate behaviour at the end.” Source: Parliament of NSW website, Oct 25 Interview, Mike Gallacher, Oct 25 Reporter: Terry Collins

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Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill could see the end of Wallarah 2 Edna celebrates her 100th birthday

An 11-year-old Point Clare girl who has benefited from a support service in Woy Woy for siblings of people with special needs is aiming to “We’re in the middle of a raise $5000 to help fund the Umina resident Ms Edna centenarians at the village: Ms Taylor celebrated her 100th Beatrice Abrahams, Ms Norma process where we are changing program. Courtney Cottle is big sister to Petersen, Ms Frances Dawson, our care methodologies and we birthday on October 20.

he timely release of a State Government Inquiry, revealing adverse effects of mining in the Sydney drinking water catchment, should add significant clout to the Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill 2019, introduced by NSW Greens. Central Coast Greens MLC, Abigail Boyd, introduced the Bill to the NSW Parliament Upper House in October and it is due to be debated on November 21. “If passed, this Bill will protect our drinking water here on the Central Coast and prevent the Wallarah 2 coal mine from proceeding,” she said. Boyd, also the NSW Greens spokesperson on Mining, Coal and Coal Seam Gas, said the Bill would protect the Central Coast drinking water by imposing a moratorium on mining and mining related activities in the following catchments: Mangrove Mountain Creek dam and weir, Mooney Mooney dam, Ourimbah Creek, Porters Creek, Wyong River as well as land where surface water drains to those places. “The Wallarah 2 coal mine will consume gigalitres of our drinking water supply

“I’ve had such a wonderful life and can’t believe I made it to 100,” she said. The daughter of a World War I Anzac, Ms Taylor lives in the Jack Aldous House at Peninsula Village. “I was lucky enough to share my birthday with all my family and friends from Jack Aldous House as well as the staff at the village,” Ms Taylor said. Ms Taylor joins eight other

Mr George Jackson, Ms Dorothy Callister, Mr Gordon Briggs, Ms Joy Lewis and Ms Phyliss Hill. Peninsula Villages chief executive Mr Shane Neaves said he believed that maintaining an environment of inclusion, independence and support was crucial to longevity in full-time care. “There are not many places where you’ll find nine centenarians living at the same address.

think it’s going to really improve the experience here at Peninsula Villages,” he said. “People are living longer and moving into residential aged care at a later age which means we are adapting our services and our models of care to ensure we can cater for our community of seniors now and long into the future.”

SOURCE: Website, 24 Oct 2019 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Villages

Two marine rescues near Lion Island Marine Rescue Central Coast conducted two rescues off Lion Island on October 31.

and threatens its contamination, with clean up possibly taking up to 30 years,” said Boyd. “It poses significant threats to the waterways that form the Central Coast water supply system at a time when our water reserves are already being depleted at an alarming rate across the state. “The Sydney and Illawarra water catchments already have the benefit of special protections and are within the remit of Water NSW. “So why not the Central Coast? “The Liberal-National

The Community Environmental AlIiance rally in Wyong, protesting the Wallarah 2 coal mine Government defends its promise that the Liberals and ensure that mining mining approvals process would not approve leases and exploration despite it having led to Wallarah 2. permits reflect that a longwall mine being “Protecting the Central common sense’. permitted in the drinking Coast from Wallarah 2 ‘No ifs, not buts’, a water catchment of over was the subject of an guarantee, said Boyd. 340,000 people. election promise from the “Prior to the 2011 “They defend that Liberal Party in 2007 and election it was also stated process despite it 2011, and the Labor Party in Liberal Party policy resulting in a mining in 2015. that there would be no company being allowed to “In a statement that coal mining in the Wyong discharge recycled mine the Liberal Party will not water catchment valleys. water into that drinking be allowed to forget, “Almost a decade water catchment. on February 28, 2008, after the ‘no ifs, no “Nowhere else in the Barry O’Farrell, (then buts’ guarantee given world would this be leader of the Opposition), to the Central Coast allowed to happen.” addressing a rally against community, in the face During her speech the Wallarah 2 coal mine, of sustained community introducing the Bill, Boyd said the next Liberal opposition and the slammed the Liberal Government: ‘will ensure evidence mounting Party over the approval, that mining will not occur about the dangers of bringing up Barry on the Coast or in any invasive, destructive, O’Farrell’s now infamous water catchment area water intensive longwall

mining, this Bill gives the government the chance to finally make good on the Liberal’s promise,” Boyd continued. Boyd also criticised the Liberals for putting the onus on the mine operator, Kores, to ensure the catchment is not polluted. “The government will say that the 200-plus conditions placed on the mine, that rely on Kores to do the right thing and ensure they don’t accidently pollute or deplete the drinking water, is sufficient protection.

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A yacht and a runabout were rescued in quick succession late on the Thursday afternoon. At around 3:30pm, a 26ft trailer sailer called for assistance after losing steering and power in Broken Bay. The conditions were choppy with a stiff north-easterly blowing the yacht close to the rocks at Lion Island. Their small auxiliary motor could do little in the conditions, but they were able to hoist a jury rig while waiting for rescue crew to arrive. The rescue service boat Central Coast 21, skippered by Mr Mark Sheehan and crewed by Mr Alan Harvey, raced to the scene taking the vessel in tow for the long haul back to Lions Park. Just after rounding the western side of the island another call came in from a runabout which was on the northern side, having also lost power and drifting dangerously towards the rocks. Watch officer Mr Duncan Coles

contacted Marine Rescue Terry Hills and Broken Bay Water Police to see if any other vessels were in the area. With no quick solution available, it was decided that Central Coast 21 would take the first vessel to anchor in the safety of Iron Ladder and then return to assist the runabout. As Central Coast 21 raced back

to the runabout, the vessel was able to flag down a passing boat which took it in tow. Central Coast 21 shadowed the tow in the choppy conditions before returning to the yacht and continuing with its tow to Lions Park. SOURCE: Media release, 3 Nov 2019 Mitch Giles, Central Coast Marine Rescue

Harmoni, who has autism. Growing up as part of her sister’s support network, Courtney has faced challenges other children do not have to face. She has attended the siblings program offered by Coastwide Therapy Services in Woy Woy, and has raised money previously for the service. The program connects siblings of special needs children with one another, providing them the opportunity to talk about some of the issues they face at home. It also focuses on teaching these children coping mechanisms and other strategies for dealing with feelings of isolation, stress and resentment under the guidance of a psychologist. “The sibling program helped me cope with some big changes in my life after Harmoni was diagnosed, and when I learnt it was stopping, I knew I wanted to help it get back up and running,” Courtney said. “We are all going through things and it’s important that we all lift each other up, not bring each other down.” Art has always been a passion of Courtney’s and she’s now putting her creativity towards a cause as she prepares to hold a fundraising exhibition at The Entrance Gallery. Courtney’s exhibition, “The Girl”, is an expanded version an exhibition which was held in Point Clare in April. It will feature new paintings and sculptural pieces and will act as a multi-media installation where guests are given a sneak peek into the life of ‘the girl’. “My art is an expression of a time when I felt unsupported and I think many people can relate to that feeling,” Courtney said.

Courtney is hoping to raise $5000 from the exhibition to donate to Coastwide to directly fund the program and has already raised just under $2000 from the first exhibition. As part of the exhibition, Courtney and her siblings have also created over 300 rocks which will be hidden around the Coast in the lead up to opening night. The rocks have been decorated with different artworks and have information about ‘the girl’ on them. “Anyone that finds a rock should bring it to the exhibition. “It will help you discover the girl’s secret,” Courtney said. The girl’s secret is a hidden phrase that guests will be challenged to guess after viewing the exhibition. Those who guess successfully will have a chance at winning prizes. The exhibition will open at The Entrance Gallery at The Entrance Community Centre from 7pm on November 22 and will run until December 21. SOURCE: Media release, 29 Oct 2019 Vanessa Cottle, Point Clare Interview (Dilon Luke), 30 Oct 2019 Courtney Cottle, Point Clare

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Prime Minister makes a flying visit to the Central Coast but has nothing new to offer

rime Minister Scott Morrison reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to investing in the Central Coast region during a brief but largely unremarkable visit to Gosford on November 12.

Morrison popped into town to be keynote speaker at Gosford, Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce’s November luncheon meeting, en-route to Canberra, where he was expecting an update on the dire bushfire situation which continues to ravage NSW. He told around 250 attendees that local businesses were “the beating heart” of any community and noted that the Central Coast region had seen 1,500 new businesses start up since 2015. “This government believes very passionately in small business,” he said. “A strong regional economy is the only way to guarantee the provision of essential services, things like roads and

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison in Gosford on November 12

schools, and we are strong on investing in small business to give it a chance to grow.” “This is an incredible environment and you all get that,” he said. “More and more people are also getting it and moving to the Coast.

“We have big plans for the Coast which we will continue to roll out.” Morrison highlighted the government’s commitment to the $72.5m Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute now under construction at Gosford

Hospital, jointly funded by the Federal Government and the University of Newcastle. He also highlighted government commitments of $70M in road upgrades, $1.6M on the M1 upgrade and $35M for commuter carpark upgrades at Gosford and Woy

Woy. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, who introduced Morrison at the meeting, said: “The desire to drive investment in Gosford like the university campus was a vision long before I became the Member for Robertson,” she said. “Providing opportunities for people to work where they live is what drives me and I know drives the Prime Minister.” Chamber president, Rod Dever, said the Prime Minister had shown a real understanding of regional issues. “He made it clear we were on his radar and that we are no longer the forgotten Central Coast,” Dever said. The Prime Minister was not available for questions from the media despite our many attempts to ask more specific local questions. Source: Gosford Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce meeting, Nov 12 Media release, Nov 13 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks Reporter: Terry Collins

Catastrophic Fire Danger survived

he Central Coast survived a Catastrophic Fire Danger warning on November 12 virtually unscathed, although the Rural Fire Service warns that residents should remain vigilant, with rain not predicted for some time. Several schools were closed on the Coast in view of the warning and thick smoke filled

the air for most of the day. RFS Central Coast public liaison officer, Stuart O’Keefe, said there were a “couple of minor ignitions” which were dealt with quickly. “There was a report of fire at Warnervale but nothing was found, and smoke sightings reported at Woy Woy Bay and Green Point required no firefighting,” O’Keefe said. “However, there is a heightened level of awareness in the community and a certain level of anxiety at the moment

and we would encourage people to report any suspected fires quickly and we will respond accordingly.” O’Keefe said firefighters had “planned and had resources for the worst possible scenarios” following the Catastrophic listing and news that southerly winds due late in the day could lead to a heightened fire risk. “Fortunately for us, none of that preparation was required,” he said. “But the message is that although the high

temperatures and winds have abated for the moment, they are likely to return “The bush is very dry and drought affected and even on calm days fires can take hold and burn quickly. “We would ask everyone to remain vigilant and maintain the highest level of preparation. “Ensure your bushfire survival plan is regularly reviewed, especially in the current situation. “The situation will not really

resolve until we have flooding rains and these are not predicted for months.” O’Keefe said smoke on the Central Coast was coming from the Gospers mountain region, 50km to the west. “I urge everyone to keep up to date with the Fires Near Me app,” he said. Source: Interview, Nov 13 Stuart O’Keefe Public Liaison Officer, Rural Fire Service Central Coast

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Leagues Club Field work to commence

ork on the $10M redevelopment of Leagues Club Field on the Gosford waterfront is to start in December. See Page 3 for more

Loss of temporary Terrigal car park

he loss of 33 car parking spaces in Church St, Terrigal, became inevitable when the former Gosford Council made the decision to sell the land to a private developer in 2015, Central Coast councillor, Chris Holstein, said this week. See Page 8 for more

Cluster home builder goes into liquidation

embers of the Narara Ecovillage have been left with 18 incomplete cluster homes after their contracted builder went into liquidation. See Page 11 for more

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Application lodged for rezoning to develop a 300 lot housing subdivision

entral Coast Council is considering rezoning land at Lake Munmorah to develop a 300 lot housing subdivision. Applicant, EDH Group, wants Council to start the process of rezoning the 27.2ha site at 285-305, 315, 325 and 335 Pacific Hwy, Lake Munmorah, to low density residential and environmental conservation. This is part of the draft Greater Lake Munmorah Structure plan which was on public exhibition earlier in 2019 and is due to be reported back to Council before the end of the year. Secretary of Lake Munmorah Progress Association, Stuart Durie, said the detailed concept plans were put to the community on several occasions during the exhibition period of the Structure Plan and it seemed that no objections were raised.

An indicative masterplan of the Lake Munmorah site – the red section could be rezoned for 300 housing lots “There seems to be a general consensus,” he said, “and anything that precipitates the start of the second stage of the Woolworths centre is a good thing”. The site currently comprises an animal boarding kennel, dwellings, telecommunication tower, retail nursery, a service station, four water dams and most of

the land is cleared. The proposal seeks to amend the Wyong Local Environment Plan or the future Central Coast LEP to allow a minimum lot size of 450sqm to the site to retain consistency with low density residential lots in the surrounding area. A specific Development Control plan will be prepared by Council staff to ensure any

future development is properly integrated with an expanded future commercial precinct and other adjoining residential development. The developer will be required to provide intersection and road upgrades as well as contributing to cycleways and footpaths in the locality. A traffic study submitted with the

proposal states that most of the additional traffic from the development will pass through Chisholm Ave and on to Tall Timbers Rd and will require significant road upgrades. Alternate access options to the Pacific Hwy are also put forward by the applicant for a new intersection on the highway and Kangaroo Ave.

The best traffic management solution will need to be confirmed by Council and the Department of Transport before the planning proposal can be publicly exhibited. Included in the green corridors will be significant opportunities for rehabilitation, recreation links and a public cycleway. A continuous link of vegetation and wildlife corridor between Lake Macquarie and Lake Munmorah must be retained and restored. Councillors decided at the October 28 meeting to defer a decision until a site inspection was held as well as a workshop to consider key principles in transport, land capability, sustainability and liveability features. Source: Meeting, Oct 28 Agenda item 2.2 Central Coast Council Interview, Nov 12 Stuart Durie, Lake Munmorah Progress Association Journalist, Sue Murray

NSW Audit Office audit has delayed production of council’s financial statements

entral Coast’s financial statements will eventually be out on display for the public to see that council has “absolutely nothing to hide”, Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy, said. He said it “is pretty

unusual” for the statements to be so late but people should not read anything into that. “Council has a thorough risk and audit committee with very experienced people who are on top of everything, particularly the financial statement,” he said. He assured the public that council would not commence

public consultation on the statements over the Christmas period when everyone was on holidays. The councillors would “form an opinion” on the financial statements probably in February next year and then they will go on public exhibition. He said it was frustrating for everyone, but the auditors were

entitled to do all the testing they needed. Murphy said it was the first time that the NSW Audit Office had audited the council and they were taking a lot of time, mainly seeking to understand how the council operated. The auditors were doing a lot more testing around the control environment, such as

who has the authority to sign off on costs, etc. and it was taking a lot longer than anyone would have expected. “To be fair to them, they are used to auditing State Government Departments and Local Government is new to them,” he said. He said it was unusual to adopt the Annual Report without the

financial statements because they were such a large component of it. At council’s November 11 meeting, councillors agreed to adopt the annual report and wait until February 29, 2020, for the financials to be added as an addendum.

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Bays group opposes demolition of historic boatshed The caretaker of a historic boatshed at Horsfield Bay has gained the support of the Bays Community Group in his efforts to save the building from demolition. A demolition order has been issued by NSW Crown Lands following storm damage a year ago. Department of Planning, Industry and Environment media manager Mr Scott Tucker said: “The boatshed has been held by the holder under a Crown licence since October 20, 1960. “The licence conditions have not changed and have always stated that the boatshed should be removed at the end of its life. “An insurance assessment obtained by the licence holder has found that the storm damage left the structure beyond repair and it needs to be demolished. “It is also creating a safety hazard. “Once cleaned up, the site will be restored to public open space for the safe enjoyment of the community,” Mr Tucker said. However, caretaker Mr Stan McDonald said: “Melita Boatshed is a landmark and must be preserved. “It has been an icon in the Brisbane Waters area for a century and is an important part of the area’s history,” he said. The Bays Community Group president Ms Cathy Gleeson

agreed, saying the potential loss of the boatshed would be a crippling blow to the rich heritage of The Bays. “The Melita Boatshed has been an integral part of the history of The Bays and, in particular, Horsfield Bay. “It is over 100 years old and is the last of several sheds that were built along the foreshore of Horsfield Bay,” Ms Gleeson said. “The Bays Community Group has, over the past 25 years,

supported and asked for assistance to have Melita acknowledged by Gosford Council (at the time) as a heritage item and to be preserved and given financial support to help be maintained. “Unfortunately, this has not been forthcoming, and as such the boatshed has suffered. “The Bays Community Group, on behalf of residents of The Bays, is asking for assistance and support to have this important part of our local history given as a matter of

urgency, financial assistance by way of heritage listing by Central Coast Council and for its historical significance to be recognised and preserved so that it can be restored and remain an integral part of our area’s history,” Ms Gleeson said. Mr McDonald said the boatshed suffered extensive damage following a severe storm in November last year which saw it dislodged from its foundations and partially submerged in the bay. He said that, after a lengthy

insurance claim that lasted 12 months, he was informed the boatshed had been approved for repair, but the Crown Lands department had since stepped in, claiming the boatshed’s current state had made it a safety hazard and that it must be demolished. Mr McDonald said he was aware the foundation of the boatshed could not be saved but argued that the remainder of the structure could be preserved to retain the culturally and historically important structure. He said he had been told that following further assessments of the site he could have just 60 days to get the boatshed demolished and is now in the process of launching a submission to Crown Lands calling for the decision to demolish Melita Boatshed to be overturned. Mr McDonald said he had discussed the situation with Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch and was encouraging concerned residents to write to NSW Crown Lands seeking the preservation of the boatshed.

SOURCE: Email, 7 Nov 2019 Interview (Dilon Luke), 18 Nov 2019 Stan McDonald, Horsfield Bay Media statement, 18 Nov 2019 Cathy Gleeson, The Bays Community Group Media statement, 19 Nov 2019 Scott Tucker, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

New phase in building aged care extension A new phase of works is set to begin at Umina’s Peninsula Village new 114bed extension.

Village chief executive Mr Shane Neaves said the structure of the building was complete and work was set to start on the exterior of the building. “We are pleased to report the structure of the building is complete with frames and trusses to be finalised by the end of the month. “The entire roof will be on by the end of the month too,” Mr Neaves said.

“The roughiins of all services are complete to the ground floor with 70 per cent on level one and 30 per cent on level two completed.” He said plastering had started on the lower floors which had enabled the carpenter, painter and tiler to commence work. “The ensuite fit-outs will commence towards the end of the year. “The facade is 50 per cent complete with cladding progressing well and the majority of the windows now installed.” SOURCE: Social media, 11 Nov 2019 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Villages

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Labor and Liberal vote against Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill Central Coast Greens MLC and spokesperson on mining, coal and coal seam gas, Abigail Boyd, has described the recent defeat of the Party’s Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill 2019 in the Legislative Council as “disappointing”. Only six of the 42 upper house members, including Boyd, supported the Bill when it went to the final vote on November 21, with Liberal, National and Labor party members among those voting against it. The Bill, which sought to replicate similar protections afforded to water catchments in Sydney and the Illawarra, was aimed at preventing contamination of drinking water by the Wallarah 2 coal mine. “It is disappointing that the major parties continue to put the short term profits of the coal industry ahead of the long term interests of the community,” Boyd said of the outcome. “No project is worth risking the drinking water of 350,000 people.

“We can protect the environment and provide thousands of good jobs by investing more in renewable energy and manufacturing on the Central Coast.” But Labor Member for Wyong, David Harris, said the Greens’ Bill; had “got it all wrong”. “The Bill failed to acknowledge the fact that the Berejiklian Government has now issued a mining licence which gives permission to Wallarah 2 to mine coal for 28 years,” Harris said. “Labor has to acknowledge the fact that the Liberals have given permission to mine in our water catchment. “The facts are that there will not be the numbers in the Parliament to pass any legislation, at least until after the next election in 2023. “Labor has taken the position that we will focus on the 122 conditions imposed in the licence to make sure no mining begins until they are 100% met. “Labor continues to have the position that mining under our water catchment is reckless and we will continue to try and

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protect the integrity of our precious drinking water. “The Green’s Bill had no chance of success and Labor will remain focused on what can be achieved to protect our water catchment. “I have personally opposed this mining for over a decade and remain committed to protecting our water supply.”

Several Coast residents rallied outside Parliament House on November 21 and many made it into the public gallery for the final reading of the Bill. Liberal Leader of the House, Scott Farlow, said the proposed protections would mean the cessation of all existing mining in the area, including the

Mandalong coal mine and Boral Montaro clay mine, causing job losses and adverse impacts to regional growth. He cited a list of environmental reviews that the Wallarah 2 mine had passed through as well as an extensive set of conditions that had been set for its safe operation. A speech against the Bill was also made by Central Coast MLC, Taylor Martin, who said the Wallarah 2 coal mine would generate $800M in mining royalties for the State over the life of the project. Boyd made it clear to all members of the House that the Bill would include amendments so no existing mining operations or jobs would be affected. She acknowledged there could be costs associated with compensating mine owners, but it would be nothing compared to the cost of compensating Central Coast residents for the contamination of their drinking water. “Sometimes, when you make mistakes, it costs money to fix those mistakes and approving this mine was a huge, huge mistake.” she said.

The day after the Bill was defeated, Boyd and Greens’ Senator for NSW, Mehreen Faruqi, met with residents on the Coast. Boyd said it was clear that the Coast community was coming together as one to fight the “onslaught of attacks on the local environment”. “The Greens see our place as supporting and amplifying these campaigns and we will continue to stand side-by-side with the community to protect our Coast,” she said. “The world is changing and the writing is on the wall for coal,” Faruqi said. “We are seeing the coal industry close down in places like Germany while our traditional export markets are pledging to cancel coal power stations.” Source: NSW Legislative Council Hansard transcript, Nov 21 Media release, Nov 21 Abigail Boyd, NSW Greens Media statement, Nov 28 Member for Wyong, David Harris Reporter: Terry Collins

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$70M road works pledged by the Federal Government to proceed

Major roadworks at Avoca, Saratoga, East Gosford, Copacabana and Tascott will be completed by 2025, thanks to a $70M roads package to be undertaken by Central Coast Council and fully funded by the Federal Government. Councillors approved 29 road projects across the region at Council’s November 25 meeting, with works to extend from the Peninsula area to the far north of the LGA.

The $70M was pledged by the Federal Government in the lead-up to this year’s election and Council officers worked with government representatives to develop Project Proposal Reports (PPRs) which meet funding criteria. A report to Council said finalisation of the PPRs, which detail items such as project scope, design development considerations, project cost, risks and delivery strategy, was nearing completion, with the

execution of funding agreements imminent. The selected projects will be delivered as part of the Central Coast Roads Package and will focus on busting congestion and increasing safety. Due to the significant scale of the funding package, the 29 projects will be delivered over consecutive years, with all works expected to be completed by 2025. Mayor Lisa Matthews said she was pleased to see the government deliver on its

promise to fund local road upgrades on the Coast. “This $70M funding injection from the Federal Government will allow Council to deliver projects that the community has identified as priorities,” Clr Matthews said. “Roads are a key priority for Council, with more than $240M in projects delivered over the past three years. “Maintaining and developing our region’s extensive road network, spanning 2,200 kilometres, requires all levels

of government to work together.” Consultation with the community will occur in the finalisation of design drawings stage and/or prior to the commencement of construction works for individual projects. A long-awaited upgrade of Steyne Rd at Saratoga, from Bay Wharf La to Irwan St will be undertaken at a cost of $11.3M, incorporating pavement reconstruction, kerb and gutter work, a footpath, street drainage and access improvements. East Gosford will see a $6.6M upgrade on Lushington St, from Henry Parry Dr to Coburg St. At Copacabana, there will be a $10M project to reconstruct pavement and update kerb and guttering, footpaths and street drainage on Del Monte Pl, from Segura St to Oceano St. Del Monte Pl was voted one of the worst roads on the Coast for safety in the statewide survey, Rate Your Road, conducted by the NRMA in March.

Ridgway Rd at Avoca will see a revitalisation from the Round Dr to Cape Three Points Rd, with new pavements, kerb and guttering, traffic calming devices and street drainage to the tune of $7.38M. At Tascott, Glenrock Pde will see a $1.5M reconstruction between Berala Ave and the Koolewong Station railway crossing. Maidens Brush Rd at Wyoming will have a $536,000 reconstruction including road resurfacing, and Racecourse Rd at West Gosford will enjoy a $487,000 road renewal from Showground Rd to the tennis court carpark entry. Pavement and road resurfacing work on Springfield Rd, Springfield, will see new pavements and road resurfacing from Wells St to Bushlands Ave at a cost of $194,000. Source: Media release, Mar 12 NRMA Agenda item 3.15 Central Coast Council Meeting, Nov 25

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Chamber calls for a new parking facility to replace Kibbleplex Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is pushing for a new parking facility to be established near the corner of Erina and Albany St North, Gosford, with the eventual demolition of the Kibbleplex building set to rob the CBD of 600 car parking spaces. The Lederer Group, which owns the building on Henry Parry Dr, has a Development Application under assessment with the State Planning Department which would see Kibbleplex demolished as the first step in the development of a $345.4M five tower residential and retail development on the site. Chamber President, Rod Dever, said the subsequent loss of parking in the heart of the CBD would put additional stress on commuters and local business people needing long term parking. “Parking in Gosford and surrounds is always a point for discussion and one where members of the Chamber have requested appropriate actions to alleviate issues with access to business and access to parking for local businesses,”

The Kibbleplex site is set for demolition and will cost the Gosford CBD 600 parking spaces

Dever said. “One of our core issues is presently the number of commuters who leave the Coast daily for employment who then need to take up all day parking to facilitate their travel by public transport. “Gosford is a major transport hub but long term parking is limited. “In 2018, the Chamber undertook a survey of parking and noted that local parking is filling up early. “In 2019, the introduction of parking sensors in the city seems to stop people overstaying in time limited

parking, but it is not addressing the need for all day parking for city workers and commuters. “With 600 spaces in the Kibbleplex building, the Chamber has for almost two years been engaging with Council for solutions to the eventual loss of this facility. “We understand that there is an extended lease on the facility. “However, we imagine now that the DA is progressing, that this lease would not be renewed. “The Chamber has recommended that a new facility could be built near to

the corner of Erina and Albany St North, which is less than 60 metres away from the Kibbleplex site. “Council already owns some land in this area but may have to acquire other land holdings. “The public and business (people) already park in this area so it has proven that this would be used but there also needs to be consideration to more than 600 spaces as the current parking is full most days now. “We need to think for the future and have better facilities to support the city and our increasing population.

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“To create 1,000 spaces would allow for some growth and additional parking which is then not in an intrusive location and detracting to the city.” A Central Coast Council spokesperson said that Council was investigating parking options, with a report expected to be handed down to councillors early next year. “As a short-term strategy, Council has constructed a 190-space same level carpark at 10 Racecourse Rd and has line marked a 170-space carpark at Adcock Park,” the spokesperson said. “These 360 spaces will be connected to the Gosford CBD through a Park and Ride (shuttle bus) service which is currently at the tendering stage. “Once the tender process is complete, Council will promote the availability of these spaces and the shuttle bus service to the community. “Council is currently undertaking a Central Coast Parking Strategy which includes medium to long-term strategies to deliver additional parking stations. “Council is conducting investigations into the

feasibility of constructing additional parking stations within walking distance of the CBD and on the fringe of the CBD (as a Park and Ride station). “The Central Coast Parking Strategy and recommendations for new parking stations will be presented to Council in February/March 2020 for endorsement.” Dever said transport services into the city also needed to be investigated. “We need the Erina to Somersby corridor to have better point to point bus services to support park and ride options,” he said. “This may also sit alongside paid parking and be acceptable, but we would not accept Sydney City rates for parking. “Action needs to commence sooner rather than later and be proactive rather than the typical reactive approach with a band aid solution, which fixes nothing.” Source: Media release, Nov 14 Central Coast Council Media release, Nov 26 Gosford Erina Business Chamber President, Rod Dever

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Local Planning Panel confirmed and we have to make the best of a bad situation

The State Government has confirmed a Local Planning Panel (LPP) will be up and running on the Central Coast early next year, with Mayor, Lisa Matthews, saying the move will see “hardly any” Development Applications (DAs) come before Central Coast Council. The government says the

panel will “pave the way for impartial expert decision making on complex or contentious development applications”. DAs will go to the panel for consideration if: the applicant or landowner has a conflict of interest; the application has 10 or more objections; the proposed development deviates from standards by more than 10%; or the

application relates to ‘sensitive development’ such as residential building greater than four storeys, licenced premises, or where a developer has offered to enter into a planning agreement. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the government was committed to independent planning decisions on significant developments. “The LPP will bring greater

transparency and accountability to the decision making process for local DAs, and give Central Coast residents greater certainty about planning decisions,” Crouch said. “LPPs have been operating successfully across Greater Sydney and Wollongong since March, 2018, and we want to see that success replicated on the Central Coast.” Liberal Member of the NSW

Upper House for the Central Coast, Taylor Martin, said the Central Coast was experiencing significant growth, boosting the need for impartial decision making on major projects, while Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, said the creation of an independent Central Coast Panel would allow the Council to be the “strategic leader” of its community. “Putting decision making in the hands of the experts will allow elected councillors to focus their time and energy on setting the strategic vision, policies and development controls for the Central Coast,” he said. The Central Coast LPP will be made up of an independent chair, two independent experts and a community representative. The experts will come from a pool of 200 people who have backgrounds in planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering, tourism or government and public administration. A chair for the LPP will be appointed shortly, and Central Coast Council will nominate the expert members and community representatives.

Clr Matthews said she had been advised that given the stated criteria, if a panel had been in place for the previous year, around 63 DAs determined by Council would have been referred to it. One recent example was Council’s approval of a $10.7M six-storey development in Church St, Terrigal, she said. Clr Matthews said no official notification of a timeline for the introduction of the panel had yet been sent to Council, and concerns remained over its composition. “We don’t even know who these panel members will be,” she said. “I have heard of bad experiences that other councils have had with panels in their own LGAS. “But our objections have come to nothing and we just have to get on with it. “We have to make the best of a bad situation and hope the panel will make the right decisions for our community.” Source: Media release, Nov 15 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch Interview, Nov 26 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media statement, Nov 27 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews

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After 17 year delay Davistown wetlands could be sold to a private buyer

The future of sensitive wetlands at Davistown is uncertain, with Central Coast Council voting on November 25 to expedite buying the land and the real estate agent representing the owner saying a private offer has already been accepted. A successful motion from Councillor Troy Marquart saw councillors vote to call on Council officers to obtain a new valuation on the land and make a new offer as soon as possible. This followed advice from officers that an offer had been made on the land six months ago with no response and that $1,436,049 is being held in the Davistown Wetlands Acquisition Fund. Clr Marquart said residents had been waiting for action on the matter since 2003 and tabled a petition containing 1,209 signatures urging the acquisition.

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Following the meeting, Clr Marquart said the wetlands had been a focus of Council since 1984. “Contrary to misinformation … the current zoning of the Davistown wetlands does not suitably protect this important environmental asset,” he said. “The acquisition motion … will provide the protection that the wetlands needs. “It will also allow Council staff

to deliver on assurances that have been made to local residents since 2002. “Council has been building a fund since 2002 for the sole purpose of purchasing the Davistown Wetlands. “Yet time and time again, successive Councils have allowed the fund to lay dormant and have risked it being pilfered by alternate interest groups. “This decision by Council is a

well overdue and welcome outcome for the Davistown community. “It is now up to Council to act in good faith and execute the will of the Davistown community.” But Larry Altavilla of One Agency Platinum, who acts on behalf of the owner, said an offer had already been accepted from a private buyer, with the sale likely to proceed.

“The owner has not received any offers from Council, either verbally or in writing, and has had no conversation with Council for more than two years on the matter,” he said. “He has gone to meetings to hear the concerns of the community and has always been open to conversations. “All he wants to do is sell his land for a reasonable market price”, Altavilla said. Altavilla said he had left messages for relevant Council officers which had gone unanswered. A Council spokesman said Council had posted an offer, based on an independent valuer’s assessment of market value, for the acquisition of Davistown Wetlands on July 5, 2019. “The property owner’s lawyer responded with enquiries with regards to the offer on July 26, to which Council responded on September 18, clarifying the

matters raised and reiterating the offer made,” the spokesperson said. “Council followed up with a further email to the lawyers on October 18, receiving a response on October 21, advising that they would follow up with their clients for instructions and respond to the offer. “Council is still waiting to receive a formal response to the offer. “Council has always dealt directly with the lawyers of the property owner and not through any real estate agent.” Source: Agenda item 6.5 Central Coast Council Meeting, Nov 25 Interview, Nov 26 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media statement, Nov 27 Councillor Troy Marquart Interview, Nov 27 Larry Altavilla Media statement, Nov 28 Central Coast Council Reporter: Terry Collins

Fourth quarter financial statements from last financial year still not available Councillor Greg Best called on Central Coast Council to release a summary of the last financial year’s last quarter’s figures, saying councillors were flying blind without the numbers. His call came as councillors heard that it was operating at a deficit of $21.7M in the first quarter of this financial year, $3.1M more than it anticipated in its original budget. Council lost $2M expected income from the three drops in the official cash rate, reducing

interest paid on investments, and copped a $1.2M increase in operating expenses due to a new profit-sharing arrangement at Council’s holiday parks. On the plus side, the waste services pricing and emergency levy were less than expected. The figures were tabled at the November 25 meeting. It included an increased proposed budget for replacing the pitch at Central Coast Stadium. Clr Greg Best asked why the councillors were seeing the first quarter financials of this year

but they still hadn’t seen the fourth quarter financial statements from last financial year. The full financial statements for last financial year have still not been made public, as they are still being audited by the NSW Audit office. Clr Best asked if it was reasonable to have to wait until the next year to see the figures. “How do we know where we are at,” he asked. CEO Gary Murphy said if councillors wanted an indicative fourth quarter report, it could

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certainly be arranged. “Would you not think it prudent from a board position to have those figures as we embark on our budget for 2020/21 so we sit in the February March discussions knowing where we have just come from let alone where we are going,” Clr Best said. Murphy said councilllors would certainly have information about the previous year’s financial position when they met about the budget. Clr Best said councillors needed to be on the numbers

and they were literally flying blind. He said they should have had the figures in August and that it would be six months late. “You have an $850M document and you have no idea where you’re travelling.” “With the greatest respect, Gary, we know how that can play out.” Clr Kyle MacGregor said he had full faith in the professional staff and he didn’t need to undermine their work. He suggested councillors

needed to look at the figures as an economist, not as an accountant. He said the action in the Q1 report showed a good record of delivery but noted the extra funds that had to be allocated to the Terrigal boardwalk and the re-pitching of the stadium. The Q4 report will be released to the councillors and the community but no time has been set. Source: Central Coast Council meeting, Nov 25 Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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Springfield Pond cleaning underway Springfield residents were pleased to see heavy machinery roll in to the suburb early this month, as work on the next state of the cleaning of Springfield Pond began. A Central Coast Council spokesman said the problematic weed, salvinia molesta, had been causing headaches at the wetlands since at least 2015 due to its ability to multiply in size in a short time frame.

“It was a delicate operation that required the use of heavy machinery and we’re delighted with the work,” Council’s Unit Manager of Environmental Management, Luke Sulkowski, said. “The team on the ground were able to remove a significant amount of weed that has left the wetlands looking much more like its former self.” Following the completion of the heavy machinery work, about 30 cubic metres of

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on the water’s edge as well as the last of the weed which had wrapped itself around the reeds, concluded the project. Rehabilitation of the wetlands was made possible thanks to a jointly funded project by Council and an additional $125,000 boost from the NSW Government. Residents Glenys Ray, Tracy

Rogers and Sue Donovan worked with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, in securing the government grant. “This is a very big job and has arisen from somebody negligently dumping an aquarium with the weeds into the pond,” Ray said. “Half the pond is in private

ownership and unfortunately the developer has not come on board with Council to get all the work completed in one go. “His 4,000 sq m (approx.) is still totally infested.” Source: Media statement, Nov 11 Glenys Ray Media release, Nov 18 Central Coast Council

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Property owners and residents on the Central Coast, particularly to the west of the region, should remain vigilant as firefighters continue to work on containing blazes in and close to the LGA, says the Rural Fire Service (RFS). RFS Community Liaison Officer, Matt Horwood, said containment strategies were underway at a number of sites and that gusty weatherly winds predicted for November 30 could see conditions worsen. “There are a lot of fires to the west of us and even a few in the Central Coast LGA,” Horwood said. “Smaller fires such as the Rugby Track fire to the north of Mangrove Creek Dam and the Hallards Rd fire, which could impact the Mangrove Mountain, Yarramalong and Ourimbah

valleys areas, are being controlled, but those winds could present a challenge on Saturday, November 30.” Horwood said the larger Gospers Mountain fire, which is 191,990ha in size, to the west of the Central Coast region, and the Three Mile fire, which covers 180ha in the Hawkesbury and Central Coast LGAs, were being controlled as we went to press. “Time will tell how these fires progress,” he said. “We would urge everyone to remain vigilant, monitor the RFS website and the Fires Near me app and take heed of conditions. “Be vigilant and keep your property prepared for any potential fire risk.” Source: Interview, Nov 28 RFS Community Liaison Officer, Matt Horwood Reporter: Terry Collins

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Mayor believes that de-amalgamation is a non-issue

De-amalgamation of Central Coast Council is a nonissue, Mayor Lisa Matthews said this week.

But the size and geographic boundaries of the five wards and even their names need to be looked at. “People on the Peninsula don’t want to be called Gosford West,” she said. “Wyong Ward cuts into parts of Gosford. “The Entrance is probably the neatest ward and the easiest to get around compared to, say, Budgewoi. “There is a disparity relative to numbers and geographically.” Her comments come after a report on the amalgamation process was adopted at the

council meeting on November 25 without debate. The report noted that most residents surveyed in both the former Wyong and Gosford council areas were opposed to a merger but supported joint service delivery. Clr Matthews said her interpretation was that the community did not get a say, there was no consultation, just the State Government proclaiming the two councils were “getting married”. “Some would say a vote for the Liberals at the State election was a tick, a rubber stamp for amalgamation, but I’d disagree with that,” she said. “The community has some concerns around amalgamation. “I think there are issues

around the current ward structures. “Council needs to have a look around some of those issues. “The matter has been referred to a workshop where there will be robust discussion, I’m sure.” At the previous council meeting, on November 9, Cr Doug Vincent called the ward structure a “gerrymander”, the way the north was treated in the amalgamation of the former Gosford and Wyong Councils in 2016. The topic came up when councillors heard their next election, to be held in September, 2020, will cost more than $2.1M after a 34 per cent cost blowout estimated by the Electoral Commission. The councillors voted to

discuss at their annual workshop any potential questions for a poll or referendum that could be held in conjunction with that election. Should council decide to conduct a poll, the questions would need to be lodged with the NSW Electoral Commission no later than June and would add an estimated 10 per cent – or $236,000 – to the election cost. “Is this about de-merging,” asked Clr Troy Marquart. “No,” Clr Chris Holstein said, but he wouldn’t rule out what could be discussed at the meeting. Clr Holstein has talked previously about three wards with five councillors in each. The current system has three

councillors for each of five wards. Clr Marquart said a de-merger had as much chance as the loch ness monster appearing in Brisbane Water. The report adopted on the amalgamation process recommended council include some “relevant questions” in its annual customer experience survey. “These additional questions will add value to the existing survey questions and data collected from 2018 and 2019 Customer Experience surveys and provide a comprehensive analysis on views of amalgamation and satisfaction of the Local Government Area,” the report said. The cost of adding three

minutes of extra questions to the 2020 customer experience survey would be an additional $7,900 plus GST. The amalgamated council received $10M under the new council Implementation Fund and a further $10M under the Stronger Communities Fund. A further report will come to the councillors in early 2020 that will outline the expenditure on amalgamation, the percentage of amalgamation that has been effectively delivered and what funds remain. Source: Central Coast Council meetings, November 25 and November 11. Interview, Mayor Matthews, November 12. Reporter: Merilyn Vale

Councillor calls fellow councillors hypocrites over climate change Clr Troy Marquart used a regular report to council on community grants from a coal company to launch an attack on fellow councillors for their stand against climate change, calling them hypocrites. “The reason I did want to speak on this item tonight is because in this room, there has obviously been a horrendous amount of vilification in regards to coal and that type of base load power,” Clr Marquart said. “Unfortunately, recently this council decided to jump into bed with Extinction Rebellion and all their mates and say things such as base load power, such as coal, such as farmers who want to have sheep, farms with cows, gas, all these things need to go.” He was referring to the council declaring a climate emergency at its August 26 meeting. Clrs Marquart, Greg Best and Chris Burke voted against the

declaration. Clr Marquart said Delta Coal, with two coal mines, employed 250 workers, people employed to dig up “that horrendous black rock that many people in this room don’t like”. “I personally like it because it keeps the lights on.” Delta Coal now owns the company that in late 2013 was granted development consent to extract up to 2.1 million tonnes of coal per year until the end of 2027 from Chain Valley Colliery. For each tonne of coal produced, $0.035 was required, as a condition of consent, to be allocated as a community funding program to develop community capacity within the suburbs of Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park. Clr Marquart said he appreciated that the company wasn’t doing it out of “the absolute goodness of their heart

but you go through what they are doing and I’m sure Clr Best is going to appreciate that the forgotten north is getting all this money, $48,898, which is going into the exact region that these people are working in.” A report had come to council listing the community groups who were earmarked to get the money. Clr Marquart said Delta Coal was employing people and doing good things for the community and providing coal. “Yes coal, base load power, and so I just wanted to stand here tonight and say thank you very much to Delta, thank you very much for the employment of Central Coast people, thank you very much for what we’re looking at here and all those organisations in the forgotten north that are going to benefit,” he said. Clr Greg Best added: “I really have some reservations about this, quite seriously.

“This council is sending mixed signals now. “How long have we opposed coal mine activities? “When I came here, Wyong was pro-coal and we were a member of the mine related councils and I was a leper in my own council. “Back then, the local mining protest group wasn’t allowed in the council chamber, 20 years ago, they weren’t allowed in and now we’re receiving this kind of money from coal.” He called on council to be consistent. “I think we should flag here that we need to understand this. “If we are going to have a line in the sand on our position, particularly with relation to emissions, we should be consistent,” he said. He then moved on to talking about the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine. He noted that the ALP had

voted with the State Government on November 22 when the Greens’ Abigail Boyd had put up a recommendation to stop the mine. At this point, the Mayor cut in, saying the motion was about funding, not about Wallarah 2. She said he was wandering down a goat track and directed him to speak to the motion. Clr Sundstrom said it was about supporting an industry which made money in the area giving money back to the community. As the debate wrapped up, the Mayor asked Clr Marquart if he really felt he needed to take his right to close debate. “I do Madam Mayor,” he said. “If hypocrites were made of gold, then in my opinion we’d be the richest council in the southern hemisphere.” He said if it was a grant from “Clr MacGregor’s mates, Extinction Rebellion, I’d be

voting against it.” After the Mayor interrupted, he retracted his statements and apologised to Clr MacGregor. He then reworded his attack, saying he wouldn’t take a 30 cent voucher from Extinction Rebellion. He said it was hypocritical for people to put their hands up to accept this “Christmas present from coal and then next week again affirm that we’re in a climate change emergency and if we don’t all stop burning coal tomorrow then Mangrove Mountain is going to be waterfront”. Mayor Matthews said the debate had been hijacked and nobody had spoken about the projects that the money would fund. “Shame on you,” she said. Source: Central Coast Council meeting, Nov 25 Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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Council’s after-hours service is primarily in place to manage emergency calls to council outside of business hours, including weekends and public holidays. The majority of councillors voted to continue with the outsourced model, but then in a second vote, voted against the outsourcing. The matter was left in limbo and Mayor Lisa Matthews sought advice from staff before ruling that it would come back to the next meeting. Clr Kyle MacGregor had asked councillors to support the idea of bringing the service inhouse, saying council was a $870M organisation and it should be able to find six local people to answer the phones and redirect them to the correct person. He didn’t believe it would cost an extra $1M, as outlined in the report. “It shouldn’t seem that crazy that we could have a room set aside and a couple of staff and a telephone ready to ring people who are on call to fix potentially big issues like water main breaks or something like that or to log for later reference other ones,” he said. He thanked Clr Rebecca Gale who had first brought the matter forward. But Clr Gale said she too was surprised by the figures and

although she had wanted an in-house service, she could not now support the concept as the cost was the equivalent of another three community parks that could be built. The report showed the average cost of dealing with phone calls would be $55 using the outsourced method compared to $214 if brought in-house, the difference added up to about $1m over one year. There were only a small number of calls, an average of 17 per night. Council has been using an external call centre operator and staff recommended that continue, wanting to put to tender the proposition, as the current provider was now operating month to month outside of a contract arrangement. “This is a significant risk if not formalised to secure pricing and continuity of service provision,” the report to council stated. It had recommended the outsourced model not only because it was cheaper but also because it mitigated risks if an emergency on the coast meant phone lines were down. Clr Chris Burke said he supported the in-house service as he had called a centre in Victoria and staff there didn’t know where Mangrove Mountain or Kincumber Mountain was. Clr Louise Greenaway voted for the outsourcing when voting on the amendment. She then voted against it when it became the motion. Source Central Coast Council meeting, Nov 25. Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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Call to action from Friends Of The Performing Arts Precinct Friends Of The Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP) is putting pressure on Central Coast Council to move on its previously mooted plan to build a regional performing arts centre on the site of the old Broadwater Hotel in Mann St, Gosford. The project was put on hold in September, when Council decided to abandon its plans for a cultural precinct comprising a regional library, performing arts centre and walkways and push ahead instead with plans for a library on the Parkside site in Donnison St. But now, newly returned FOPAP President, Barney Waters, says it’s time to revisit the performing arts centre issue. “We are hopeful this matter will come up at the next Council meeting on December 9, or if not early next year, and are encouraging residents to make their wishes on a performing arts centre known to councillors,” he said. Waters said the group had conducted its AGM on November 24 and the newly elected committee was “fired up” and keen to see some action. “We are very happy about the plans for a regional library,” he said. “But in all studies done on the CBD, going right back to the Gosford Challenge (in 2005), one of the things people identified as most wanted in Gosford was a performing arts centre.

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“With constant switches in possible locations for the building, we are no further ahead all this time later. “For over 20 years, a large group of music lovers has been appealing to all levels of government to have a world standard concert hall built on the Central Coast. “Such a venue would not only give local talent … a proper venue, but would attract world class guest performers. “It would give great pleasure to our own residents who enjoy music and it would attract

audiences, both from the Coast and beyond.” Waters said an influx of visiting music enthusiasts would have a flow-on effect for Coast businesses and accommodation outlets. He said the region abounded in sporting amenities, expanding university presences and medical services which place the Central Coast near the top when it comes to regional health amenities. He is now encouraging a “blitz” on councillors, asking them to consider the “desperate

need” of the Coast’s musicians. “None of the above amenities would have been achieved if our Council had not sought funding and applied it,” he said. “Now is the time for residents to talk to their councillors. “FOPAP is determined to lead the charge towards a regional performing arts centre for Gosford at last.”

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Coast gets On the Bandwagon for farmers After watching a story about an elderly, sixth generation farmer being led off his drought stricken property by bankers and forced to live in his car and take showers at the public pool, Somersby’s Gayna Harvey decided it was time to act. “It deeply affected me. “I realised that putting up a few empathetic posts on Facebook and then going to lie in a 200 litre bath just didn’t cut it,” says the 54-year-old mother of two. Harvey wanted to do something meaningful, to create a drought relief initiative that everyone could join. She had limited event management experience and even more limited resources, but she understood farming and she had a truck. So in September, 2018, she and a small cohort of supporters filled her horse truck, three other trucks and four horse

floats with over seven tonnes of stockfeed, four tonnes of water, food hampers, clothing and other living essentials and headed off to Dunedoo. “The response was massive,” says Harvey. “In two weeks, I had recruited 28 people, most of them strangers.” And with that, ‘On the Bandwagon’ was formed. The group now attracts a convoy of like minded supporters each time they go on a relief run to country towns across NSW and Queensland. “There is nothing so uplifting than to watch fellow Aussies jumping in the trenches with each other. “You can’t imagine the sight of 80 massive B doubles pulling into the showgrounds at dusk, all blowing their horns, lining up row upon row, drivers high fiving as they pass.” A minor inducement for hands on supporters of On The Bandwagon are the end-of-day

parties. Harvey is keen to ensure there is ample opportunity for supporters to meet, sing, dance or just share stories with farmers and their communities. “It’s a critical part of supporting mental health in rural areas, for farmers to have an opportunity to talk about their hardships, to know they are not alone. “It also means those who

support the relief effort bring back an important message to their local MPs here on the Coast." One of the ingredients to success Harvey says is the need for logistics support at the other end. With this in mind, she formed a working partnership with the Lions Club who have also been proactive in mobilising resources to help drought-

affected farmers. In particular, she has worked closely with 78-year-old Deidre Shaffer from Belmont Lions, who Harvey describes as an amazing lady and a force of nature. After Dunedoo, the two women led a Christmas run to Gundy. “For a few hours we alleviated the misery and bleakness that these poor people face day in day out. “We played cricket, shared a beer, but most of all, we just listened. “I had ten kids sleep in my truck that night, all from wealthy backgrounds. “They had their eyes opened that day.” Other heavy lifters at On the Bandwagon are Tom Farrant, Emma Brock, Aaron Harpley Carr and Jacky from Hello World Travel, Lake Haven. On the last run, Brock organised two Ausgrid trucks for transport.

Harvey says her other key team members are husband, Rod and children, Shilo and Chase. And now, Harvey rides again. On December 14, she will lead a convoy of water, hay, food and toys to the smoky hamlet of Denman, two and half hours north west of Gosford, and will distribute goods from there to surrounding towns of Jerry’s Plains, Martindale and Sandy Hollow. Gayna says she has had strong support from locals in Denman and that a big party awaits those who join the convoy. Anyone from the Coast is invited to join On the Bandwagon for the Denman run, but also to make donations of money or goods for the drive (call 0414 683 011 for more information). Source: Interview, Nov 27 Gayna Harvey Reporter, Ross Barry

Community Participation Plan went under the radar Only three people from the community submitted their thoughts on how the community can voice their opinions on development when Central Coast Council put its Community Participation Plan out on public exhibition. Deputy Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, thinks that lack of reaction shows that perhaps council has more work to do, especially when developments were usually such an important issue with residents.

She wants the plan to include clear descriptions of how the community can participate in development decisions. “The Community Participation Plan is a really important development in response to the changes in the Environment and Planning Assessment Act that happened a couple of years ago and recognises the important role that the community does play in planning,” Clr Smith said. The plan “wasn’t bad” and it needed to be adopted by December 1 but Clr Smith

believed it could be improved. She said the fact that only three people “submitted a response on such an important issue as development when so many people write to council, attend meetings, want onsite meetings, have concerns about plans in their area, that they either didn’t know or weren’t engaged enough to review this and make a submission”. However, it’s more likely that the community didn’t respond because they didn’t know about the plan, given that Central Coast Newspapers did

not publish an article about it as Council failed to advertise the matter after being asked to do so. In any case, Clr Smith thought the complexity of planning in the region was missing from the document. “We’ve got SEPPS, we got potentially a local planning panel soon, we’ve got a range of other things happening and this document really needs to outline to the community how they engage in that process,” she said.

“It also needs to outline council’s role in the new framework.” She noted two recent developments in Gosford, the Kibbleplex and St Hilliers’ sites, that councillors had not been briefed on, and had not made submissions on, onbehalf of residents. Clr Smith moved at the November 25 meeting that Council further review the plan within four months to include a description of the role of the councillors in planning decisions and to provide a

description of the different categories of development and opportunities for community participation. She also wants improvements in ease of access to planning information and for councillors to consider how the plan will be implemented. A report will come back to the Council next April. Source: Central Coast Council meeting, Nov 25. Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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Walkabout Wildlife Park makes extraordinary arrangements due to fire threat Calga’s Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park remains temporarily closed to the public following the relocation in the last 12 days of most of its 300 animals. The move is a precaution against the possible spread of the Gospers Mountain fire, burning across 189,890ha in the nearby Wollemi and Yengo National Parks, and the new but even more threatening Three Mile fire only 20km from the sanctuary. Both fires were reported as “being controlled” on the NSW Rural Fire Service website on November 28, which means that they are not an immediate threat to people. Firefighters are continuing to work on slowing the spread and undertaking direct attack and close containment where possible. Walkabout Wildlife Park Operations Manager and Owner, Tassin Barnard, said the past two weeks had been an “incredibly intense-time” at the park. “On November 15, we were informed by the RFS that there was a possibility that the fire could reach us within three days,” she said. “We were told it probably wouldn’t reach us, but it was entirely possible, so we started to look at how we could systematically move our animals to safety in whatever time we had available. “We appealed to the community and were blown away by the response. “We reached 170,000 people overnight and it was incredibly reassuring to know that so

many people were standing by waiting to help us. “We started with people bringing in transport containers, and while that was going on, we worked out a triage plan. “First we looked at those animals which would be challenging to move but not likely to be stressed by it. “We began by moving around 50 farmyard animals. “Although we had so many offers to look after them in every situation, from backyards to chook pens and farms made available to us by the public, we decided they needed to be together. “We knew they would feel safer if they stayed together, with the same smells and sounds they were used to. “Getting them off-site and settled and safe took huge pressure off us.” Next, Barnard said, the park took stock of the remaining animals, deciding which could be easily and safely moved at the last minute if necessary, which ones would be hard to round up or would need specialised facilities such as kangaroos and emus, and which ones could be severely traumatised by being moved so would have to be relocated with great care, such as the koalas and Tasmanian devils. “Help came in from everywhere,” she said. “We had so many offers ranging from warehouses to private homes to other facilities, all on standby in case we needed to move fast. “But we have had more time, so were able to find ideal places with Hanrob Pet Hotels Heathcote, Follyfoot Farm

Kindy, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Blackbutt Nature Reserve, and specialised carers within the Wildlife Arc, WIRES and our own Walkabout Park carers and rangers. “We also had to consider that we had no idea how long the animals would be in their temporary homes, and that when the threat has passed, we must be able to round them up safely and bring them home. “Plus we had to ensure that animals like flying foxes, Tasmanian devils, koalas, wombats and dingoes would be cared for in facilities that meet our required quarantine and other licensing standards.” All the species are now in suitable accommodation getting the highest standard of care, including snakes, lizards, parrots and frogs. “Then we turned our thoughts

to the animals which would be hardest to capture and would be badly affected by the stress of a move – the kangaroos and emus,” Barnard said. “We decided to keep them on site unless a move became absolutely necessary. “On November 26, a new fire was started by lightning on our side of the Macdonald River. “This was our trigger to move our most stress-prone animals, like the koalas. “That same day, we successfully moved another 56 animals to safety. “The fire this side of the river is small, but we have been told that it is expected to grow as it is in bushland that can only be reached by air. “Again, no-one can predict what will happen and it may never reach us, but we have to assume it will, as if we wait

until we know for sure, it will be too late. “A flash storm while we were getting ready to move the animals out caused my first moment of panic with gale force wind gusts and lightning and new fires popping up close to the park, but these were quickly contained by the Rural Fire Service (RFS).” Barnard said the RFS had been “phenomenal”. “The control rooms are giving us all the information we need about what the fire and the weather and the fire-fighters are doing, so that we can phase implementing our Fire Plan in an orderly way,” she said. “We understand the worst case albeit very unlikely scenario, and we understand the great range of possibilities in terms of fire speed and direction as it might affect us here at Calga. “As they predicted, the fires that I am starting to think of as ‘pop-up fires’ near us were quickly taken off the map on Tuesday.” Barnard said that with the smaller fires quickly contained, the new Three Mile fire and the slightly more remote Gospers Mountain fire remained the greater threat. “Only our kangaroos and emus and wild wildlife remain,” she said. “We have a clear plan to move the ones we can and safeguard the ones we can’t. “We expect more favourable weather for a few days, so we are continuing to work systematically through our relocation and defence plan. “We are keeping a close eye on the Fires Near Me app, and

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the weather, while we continually work to make safe zones on site safer, including wet zones.” Barnard said no thought could yet be given to when the animals might safely return to the park. “Right now we are making sure the animals, and their temporary carers, are OK and that the animals have everything they need to stay happy as well as healthy. “They need so much more than just food and water.” she said. “With no ticket sales coming in, we still have to find a way to buy food for the animals, pay the rangers so they can keep looking after the animals both here and in temporary accommodation, cover all of our usual costs, and also cover the costs of relocation and then bringing the animals home.” The park has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover expenses during the closure. “This experience has given us a complete and completely doable evacuation strategy and process,” Barnard said. “We have learned so much through this experience. “We will make being ready part of our normal operations. “We would be naive to believe that we would never have to do it again. “And our orderly relocation model will work for other places too.” Source: Interview, Nov 27 Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park Operations Manager and Owner, Tassin Barnard RFS website, Nov 28 Reporter: Terry Collins

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Munmorah to develop a 300 lot housing subdivision. Applicant, EDH Group, wants Council to start the process of rezoning the 27.2ha site at 285-305, 315, 325 and 335 Pacific Hwy, Lake Munmorah, to low density residential and environmental conservation. This is part of the draft Greater Lake Munmorah Structure plan which was on public exhibition earlier in 2019 and is due to be reported back to Council before the end of the year. Secretary of Lake Munmorah Progress Association, Stuart Durie, said the detailed concept plans were put to the community on several occasions during the exhibition period of the Structure Plan and it seemed that no objections were raised.

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green corridors will be NFP charged $3,439 for a Ebbtide Mall fire highlighted significant opportunities More trees under threat at for rehabilitation, construction certificate for a the need for better fire fighting recreation links and a Mazlin Reserve public cycleway. council owned building resources A continuous link of The rollout of new facilities at Firefighting resources on Attacks on mature trees have vegetation and wildlife corridor between Lake Charmhaven Tennis Centre has hit the Central Coast are likely to continued at Mazlin Reserve, Macquarie and Lake must be another snag with Central Coast come under review following Norah Head, withMunmorah two concerned retained and restored. Council. representations to the State reserve users urging Central Coast Councillors decided at An indicative masterplan of the Lake Munmorah site – the red section could be rezoned for 300 housing lots the October 28 meeting Entrance Council action “There seems to be a Government the land is cleared. by the futureThe development is proposal statesto thattake most immediate to defer a decision until a general consensus,” he additional traffic site inspection was held The David proposal Mehan. seeks to properly integrated with of MP, tothepreserve what undamaged trees said, “and anything that amend the Wyong Local an expanded future from the development precipitates the start of the second stage of the Woolworths centre is a good thing”. The site currently comprises an animal boarding kennel, dwellings, telecommunication tower, retail nursery, a service station, four water dams and most of

Lifesavers honoured with Meritorious Awards for saving lives in dangerous conditions A contingent of Central Coast based lifesavers have been honoured with Meritorious Awards at Surf Life Saving Australia’s 2019 Awards of Excellence.

Environment Plan or the future Central Coast LEP to allow a minimum lot size of 450sqm to the site to retain consistency with low density residential lots in the surrounding area. A specific Development Control plan will be prepared by Council staff to ensure any

commercial precinct and other adjoining residential development. The developer will be required to provide intersection and road upgrades as well as contributing to cycleways and footpaths in the locality. A traffic study submitted with the

No trees should be felled to optimise solar energy systems

will pass through Chisholm Ave and on to Tall Timbers Rd and will require significant road upgrades. Alternate access options to the Pacific Hwy are also put forward by the applicant for a new intersection on the highway and Kangaroo Ave.

as well as a workshop to consider key principles in transport, land capability, sustainability and liveability features.

Floodplain Risk Management Plans delayed for a site inspection Source: Meeting, Oct 28 Agenda item 2.2 Wyong River and Ourimbah Creek Central Coast Council Interview, Nov 12 Floodplain Risk Management Stuart Durie, Lake Progress Studies and Plans Munmorah haveAssociation been Journalist, Sue Murray delayed while councillors conduct a site inspection.

A group of older residents of Heritage Village at Toukley have appealed for Central Coast Council’s help to get trees in a nearby property trimmed because NSW Audit Office audit hasthey delayed production council’s financial statements are blocking their solarofpanels

unusual” for focuses the public consultation on entitled to to dopost all the has 2258, the authority to 2261, financial entral Wyong Coast’s Regional Chronicle on news specifically relating codewho areas 2259, 2262, statements statements to be so late the statements over testing they needed. sign off on costs, etc. and because they were such financial & 2263. The full articles and more can be seen on our website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au Murphy said it was it was taking a lot longer a large component of it. statements will but people should not the Christmas period when everyone was on the first time that the than anyone would have At council’s November eventually be out on read anything into that. “Council has a thorough holidays. NSW Audit Office had expected. 11 meeting, councillors display for the public risk and audit committee The councillors would audited the council and “To be fair to them, agreed to adopt the to see that council with very experienced “form an opinion” on they were taking a lot they are used to auditing annual report and wait has “absolutely people who are on top the financial statements of time, mainly seeking State Government until February 29, 2020, nothing to hide”, of everything, particularly probably in February next to understand how the Departments and Local for the financials to be Chief Executive the financial statement,” year and then they will go council operated. Government is new to added as an addendum. Officer, Gary Murphy, he said. on public exhibition. The auditors were them,” he said. said. Continued P7 He assured the He said it was doing a lot more testing He said it was unusual He said it “is pretty

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BaysNewgroup opposesStudents remove 320kgs of Bays group opposes demolition phase in building aged of historic boatshed extension rubbish from mangroves demolition ofcarehistoric boatshed Office: 3 Amy Close, Wyong Phone: 4325 7369 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

Thecaretaker caretaker a historic A new phase of works is set to The of a historicof boatshed at Horsfield Bay boatshed at Horsfield Bay has begin at Umina’s Peninsula Village has gained the support of gained the support the Bays Community Group of the Bays new 114- bed extension. in his efforts to save the Community Group in his efforts to building from demolition. A demolition order has been save the building from demolition. issued by NSW Crown Lands following storm damage a year ago. Department of Planning, Industry and Environment media manager Mr Scott Tucker said: “The boatshed has been held by the holder under a Crown licence since October 20, 1960. “The licence conditions have not changed and have always stated that the boatshed should be removed at the end of its life. “An insurance assessment obtained by the licence holder has found that the storm damage left the structure beyond repair and it needs to be demolished. “It is also creating a safety hazard. “Once cleaned up, the site will be restored to public open space for the safe enjoyment of the community,” Mr Tucker said. However, caretaker Mr Stan McDonald said: “Melita Boatshed is a landmark and must be preserved. “It has been an icon in the Brisbane Waters area for a century and is an important part of the area’s history,” he said. The Bays Community Group president Ms Cathy Gleeson

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Students from Water insuranceBrisbane claim that lasted 12 he was informed the Secondary months, College Woy Woy boatshed had been approved repair, but the 320kgs Crown Lands of campus havefor removed department had since stepped in, claiming the boatshed’s current waste from around the mangroves state had made it a safety hazard and that Railway it must be demolished. near Woy Woy Station Mr McDonald said he was the foundation of the as part of a aware recent Clean4Shore boatshed could not be saved but argued that the remainder of the structure could be preserved to retain the culturally and historically important structure. He said he had been told that following further assessments of the site he could have just 60 days to get the boatshed demolished and is now in the process of launching a submission to Crown Lands calling for the decision to demolish Melita Boatshed to be overturned. Mr McDonald said he had discussed the situation with Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch and was encouraging concerned residents to write to NSW Crown Lands seeking the preservation of the boatshed.

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The BP service station on the corner of Rawson and Ocean Beach Rds, Woy Woy, could become a 7-Eleven store if a redevelopment proposal is successful.

Council has allocated more The Rotary Club of Umina Beach than $148,000 in funding to has raised more than $10,000 36 community projects across through its third annual Central the Coast that retain, conserve Coast Youth Charity Gala Ball on and promote local heritage and November 9. agreed, saying the potential loss of supported and asked for assistance urgency, financial assistance by enhance community life. the boatshed would be a crippling to have Melita acknowledged by way of heritage listing by Central blow to the rich heritage of The Bays. “The Melita Boatshed has been an integral part of the history of The Bays and, in particular, Horsfield Bay. “It is over 100 years old and is the last of several sheds that were built along the foreshore of Horsfield Bay,” Ms Gleeson said. “The Bays Community Group has, over the past 25 years,

Gosford Council (at the time) as a heritage item and to be preserved and given financial support to help be maintained. “Unfortunately, this has not been forthcoming, and as such the boatshed has suffered. “The Bays Community Group, on behalf of residents of The Bays, is asking for assistance and support to have this important part of our local history given as a matter of

Coast Council and for its historical significance to be recognised and preserved so that it can be restored and remain an integral part of our area’s history,” Ms Gleeson said. Mr McDonald said the boatshed suffered extensive damage following a severe storm in November last year which saw it dislodged from its foundations and partially submerged in the bay. He said that, after a lengthy

Pelican researcher conviction overturned

Work to extend water deadends into the main network

Local pelican researcher Ms Wendy Gillespie has had an assault conviction overturned on appeal in Gosford District Court.

Central Coast Council set to start work on a water mains maintenance program on the Peninsula.

SOURCE: CWA branch launches Email, 7 Nov 2019 Interview (Dilon Luke), 18 Nov 2019 Christmas drive Stan McDonald, Horsfield Bay Media statement, 18 Nov 2019

Cathy Gleeson, The Bays The Woy Woy branch ofGroupthe Community Media statement, 19 Nov 2019 Country Women’s Association Scott Tucker, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has launched a Christmas drive to support crisis accommodation service Coast Shelter

New phase in building aged care extension The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au They can also be seen on www.peninsulanews.info A new phase of works is set to begin at Umina’s Peninsula Village new 114bed extension.

Village chief executive Mr Shane Neaves said the structure

A new café in Gosford is serving up some truly lifechanging coffee, courtesy of a new program designed to provide skills and job opportunities for people living with disability. The BusyBeans Café at Gosford is the first café on the Coast to take part in AimBig Disability Employment Services’ BusyBeans program, which provides jobseekers with disability the chance to gain valuable work experience and barista skills. Twenty people with various disabilities have signed on for the inaugural program which officially launched on November 27. AimBig CEO, Marcella Romero, said programs like BusyBeans were becoming increasingly important to help jobseekers with a disability find pathways into employment. “BusyBeans aims to challenge the stark unemployment figures in Australia for people living with a disability, particularly those with an intellectual disability or autism. “Sadly, almost half of people with a disability are unemployed. “For those with autism, the rate of unemployment skyrockets to three times the rate of people with disability and almost six times the rate of

people without disability. “We want to change that,” Romero said. The program also challenges perceptions about what people with a disability are capable of. A unique feature is the bespoke nature of the program and way it centres around the individual and their strengths. “BusyBeans is bigger than coffee. “Employment gives people a sense of purpose and a reason to get out of bed in the morning. “The program is about social inclusion and giving people a chance to fully participate in their community,” Romero said. “Most of the people placed in the program would not survive in a normal fast pace café environment, but through training, support and working to a person’s strengths, we are really seeing our participants thrive,” she added. The BusyBeans program was piloted in December in Sydney and is now rolling out nationally. An innovative part of the program is engaging workplaces around Australia to employ a BusyBeans barista inhouse after participants have been trained. “BusyBeans has the potential reach to thousands of workplaces Australia-wide. “Through the program, workplaces are provided with

their own barista, a coffee machine and a tablet with a custom designed app to process orders and notify staff when their coffee is ready,” Romero said. “The program aligns to the strengths of people with autism and intellectual disabilities who often do well with repetitive tasks, but the digital app compensates for common challenges like short term memory and multi-tasking “Many organisations don’t know how to take the first step in employing someone with a disability. “This is a new way of approaching it. “A key advantage for companies is around workplace culture and the value that these individuals bring. “Companies also get supported through subsidies from the Federal Government,” Romero said. “Our BusyBeans are so grateful to have an opportunity to work and their joy shines through. “What a great way to start the day knowing you are giving someone an opportunity in life. “Please drop by for a coffee to support our wonderful baristas,” Romero said. Source: Media release, Nov 27 Ricci Smith, AimBig Employment

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Stevens Construction wins three major building awards Bonython Tower, the first of the numerous catalyst developments for Gosford’s revitalisation, has added another string to its bow, with the team responsible for its construction scooping the pool at the 2019 Master Builders Association Newcastle Building Awards. Stevens Construction took out the award for Commercial Projects over $10M for the landmark tower development, as well as winning Interior and Shop Fit Outs over $600,000 for its commercial fit out, before receiving the coveted Commercial Builder of the Year Award for a reputation of excellence across its large scale commercial projects. Bonython Property and Investment Group Executive

Chairman, Paul Anderson, said design and construction excellence have been paramount to the pioneering development’s success. “We wanted only the best for a development of this calibre and scale that was destined to kick start the re-emergence of the entire Gosford CBD,” Anderson said. “So, naturally we went straight to the top. “We wanted to work with companies who understood the nature of our local environment and what we were trying to achieve with Bonython Tower and the risks involved if we didn’t get it right. “Working with local entities with a renowned reputation for excellence, including CKDS Architects and Stevens Construction, meant that we were going to deliver the best

possible outcome in terms of quality and innovation for a development of this standard. “That level of excellence has not only been recognised by investors, when 90 per cent of

The Australian Reptile Park is NSW’s Major Tourist Attraction The Australian Reptile Park has been named Major Tourist Attraction in NSW at the 2019 NSW Tourism Awards, held at Sydney’s Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney, on November 14. Managed by the Tourism Industry Division of the NSW Business Chamber, and supported by the State Government’s Destination NSW, the awards recognise those businesses which exemplify quality tourism. NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said businesses were recognised for advancing and promoting the tourism industry through consistent customer service and quality experiences. “We are thrilled that the Australian Reptile Park took out the award for Major Tourist

Attraction,” Martin said. “The park works tirelessly to provide the Central Coast a regional anchor that attracts tourists from around Australia, and indeed the world. “The Australian Reptile Park is a shining example of an innovative business with great leadership and an exceptional product. “Our region is lucky to benefit from this fantastic tourism asset.” The award follows on the heels of the park receiving Excellence in Business and Young Employee of the Year awards at the Central Coast Business Awards in October. Park Director, Tim Faulkner, said it was “truly amazing” to be recognised for the hard work put in by staff. “We love our animals and staff more than anything and

awards like this are truly humbling,” Faulkner said. “We provide excellence in wildlife tourism and conservation and we’ve done that for the past 60 years. “Through our lifesaving snake and spider venom milking program, our conservation activities and of course, providing a fantastic family experience in nature, we’re proud to be such a well rounded organisation.” In March the Australian Reptile Park will go up against other tourism operators from around the country at the Australian Tourism Awards in Canberra. Source: Media release, Nov 15 Paula Martin, NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Media release, Nov 15 Australian Reptile Park

sales occurred before construction was even completed and our penthouses set a new record for apartment prices on the Central Coast in 2018, but now recognition has also come from within the

industry itself,” Anderson said. Stevens Construction Director, Steven Mailey, is proud to be recognised for construction excellence on this landmark building. “The Bonython project offered an opportunity to showcase our 31 years of experience and outstanding abilities in large scale commercial construction projects,” Mailey said. “The development has a strong focus on sustainability, innovative street activation features, and is the tallest building in the local landscape. “The office suites and shared facilities have been cleverly designed to promote collaboration and cater to a wide range of businesses, while providing high quality spaces and amenity, all of which we were proud to deliver to the highest standards.

“Bonython is in a class of its own and I’m proud that Stevens Construction has been recognised for our role in bringing this outstanding development to life,” he said. The 14-storey, luxury mixed use Bonython Tower development includes 1,200sqm of commercial space, 54 boutique apartments, two luxury penthouses and has an event and dining venue, The Bon Pavilion. Stevens Construction is set to commence construction of Bonython Group’s next luxury Gosford development, Ravello, in the coming weeks. Source: Media release, Nov 14 Paul Anderson, Bonython Property and Investments

CEO named Outstanding Business Leader of the Year at the NSW business awards Gosford Private Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Matt Kelly, has been named Outstanding Business Leader of the Year at the NSW Business Chamber State Business Awards. Kelly was recognised for his contribution to Healthcare on the Central Coast, where he oversees three hospitals, more than 23,000 operations, 800 staff and 400 doctors. In 2019, he oversaw the successful construction and opening of the $31M Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital at Kanwal, led continued growth at both Brisbane Waters Private and Gosford Private Hospital, and is about to oversee the $32M redevelopment of Gosford Private Hospital. NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said under Kelly’s

leadership, HealtheCare had taken innovative steps to reduce waste, introduce sustainable practices and uplift the patient experience. “Gosford Private Hospital has a mission to provide the best patient care in Australia and under Matt’s guidance they are well on their way,” Martin said. “Matt has demonstrated that by listening to and involving his staff to deliver a patient centred focus, key hospital metrics have improved. “He had strong competition and deserves to be named Outstanding Business Leader. “It’s an award that also recognises the hard working staff who make the business so successful.” Kelly said HealtheCare was “proud to be delivering world class healthcare” for the community.

“HealtheCare has seen the needs of local residents, identified opportunities to grow our business, and invested over $70M in facilities, technology and services to best meet the needs of the Central Coast, locally,” he said. The award also recognised Kelly’s role in raising the profile of the Central Coast, including representatives from Gosford Private Hospital being the first Australians to ever be invited to present at the world’s premier patient experience event, the Cleveland Clinic Patient Experience Summit in Ohio. Gosford Private Hospital was also a finalist in the Excellence in Sustainability category. Source: Media release, Nov 22 NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin

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War memorial not welcomed by everyone

Why was rejected Terrigal DA approved? The following is an email sent to all Central Coast Councillors and Coast Community News regarding Development Application (DA) 52083/2017 which involves the conversion of the Church St carpark at Terrigal into a five storey residential/retail development. This DA was considered at the Council Meeting on October 28. We further understand that the application was approved notwithstanding many, many objections from interested parties and also having been declined by Council in December last year. We would like to receive information from Council as to the reasons for approving this

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions application which is well in excess of the current approved height limits. Terrigal has an over developed look already and one can be sure that this approved application will be the first of many that Council receives. On what basis can similar future DAs be declined? It is disappointing that Council does not have the guts to

implement its own planning guidelines but rather is submissive to the demands of greedy developers who have no interest in “what is best for Terrigal”. This builder is believed to be based in Strathfield. What allegiance do they have to Terrigal and its residents? none. Also, the standard of workmanship in the two over height towers recently built in Campbell Cres is poor and another example of developers looking for the quick dollar rather than having pride in buildings that can add to the heritage of Terrigal. We look forward to being advised of the reasons for approving this DA. Email, Oct 31 Wayne and Iley Jones, Terrigal

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Recyclers can help rural families struggling with drought and bushfires Coast residents can do their bit to help rural families struggling with drought and bushfires simply by donating cans and bottles to any of the 23 Return and Earn machines in the region. TOMRA, which operates the machines, launched a nationwide appeal to coincide with National Recycling Week (November 11-17). Recyclers have been given the option to donate their container refund by selecting Bottles for the Bush, with Rural Aid to receive 10 cents per eligible bottle or can. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, has thrown his support

behind the campaign. “Since the first rollout of Return and Earn on the Central Coast, local residents have returned over 85 million bottles and drink containers,” Crouch said. “I would encourage our community to donate their 10 cent refunds to support farmers and farming families in rural and regional communities who are doing it tough.” The company hopes to raise $250,000 for Rural Aid over the summer, with funds to go towards the delivery of hay, water, livestock feed and food supplies, giving relief to families doing it tough over the Christmas and New Year period.

Rural Aid Spokesperson, Craig Marsh, said he was grateful to TOMRA for its support. “The realities of Australia’s harsh conditions and natural disasters are devastating for our farmers on many levels,” he said. “It’s not only the farmers that are affected, businesses, both large and small, that support the farmers and the rural communities also feel the economic effects.” The campaign runs until February 23. Source: Media release, Nov 11 Seven Communications for TOMRA

The memorial in question

This is an open letter to Roque Hammal and the Copacabana community. I am so pleased that I refused the offer to be part of the unveiling ceremony of the edifice that Roque Hammal has placed at Copacabana Beach. I have a relative buried in French soil where he lost his life fighting on Australia’s behalf.

One of his brothers returned so mentally damaged that he spent much of the rest of his lifetime in an asylum. Memorials to War usually list those who served and those who gave their life. For as much as I want to honour those of WWI, I will not attend the Remembrance Day event at the beach on November 11 because this edifice is inappropriate.

As well, I understand that it does not have the full support of the surf club, fire brigade, Aboriginal community, or Copacabana Community Association, and nor was the idea of this structure ever put to the community at large for discussion and approval. Email, Nov 8 Elaine Odgers Norling, Copacabana

We’re selling the country I am asking why is it that we have a million Australians out of work when our businesses are going overseas for cheap labour and putting our nation at risk? Why does the FIRB allow foreigners to buy our companies and then they go off shore? What sort of people do we have governing our country? We need to look after

FORUM ourselves, not others first. Over the past 40 years we have gradually been taken over by outsiders, starting with the 1970’s and never ending. Are we going to be slaves to foreign governments and companies? Look at our wool, textiles, footwear industries, at Telstra,

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RPAC business plan is probably out of date This letter is in response to Romaine Rutnam, whose letter, “RPAC critic invited to become a member” appeared in edition 220. If the Friends Of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP) actually did present a business plan for a Performing Arts Centre in 2010, I apologise to Romaine Rutnam, but I might have been out of the country at the time and can find no reference to it on the FOPAP website, so I cannot make any worthwhile comment on it. In any case, a business plan, whatever its quality, that is nearly 10 years old cannot carry much weight today, when the demographics of the city are changing so rapidly and tastes are shifting so dramatically. For instance, 10 years ago, a regional library might still have seemed a reasonable proposition, whereas we know that, today, such a facility

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions would serve no useful purpose. However, I should like to make it clear that I am not an opponent of a concert hall. I am merely making the point that the proposals we’ve seen so far are wrongly sited, badly designed, underestimated cost wise and over elaborate in their ambitions. If there is such a convincing business plan in place but the project has still made zero progress in 10 years, it suggests that the management of the exercise has been lacking in competence.

A 10-year record of unrelieved failure to promote what is claimed to be a sound investment does not inspire confidence in the ability of proponents ever to bring a vision to fruition. In the business world, a change of direction would be clearly indicated, so, perhaps, the members of FOPAP need to take their blinkers off and look at the needs of the region as a whole. At the moment, the Central Coast Conservatorium appears to have unwarranted emphasis in the deliberations that have taken place, no doubt because of rusted on relationships of not much contemporary relevance. Ms Rutnam’s latest suggestion that the old Broadwater Hotel could be turned into a venue with a 1,000-seat and a 500-seat auditorium, of course, deserves consideration, although it would be surprising if a 500seat acoustic shell could be

easily fitted inside the structure of an old hotel or that the clear space for 1,000 seats would be readily available inside a building of this character. My experience is that these kinds of renovations cost more than a new structure and can only be supported when the building is of great architectural or historical value, not a case that can be made for the Broadwater Hotel. Furthermore, given that the Laycock and Wyong venues are both under 500 seats and are rarely oversold, the viability of a new 1,000-seat facility would require some serious justification. I also doubt that the Broadwater Hotel would become “the region’s premier tourism, cultural and educational magnet, as the Opera House has legitimately become for Sydney”: this is meaningless hyperbole. Since the designated population growth areas for the

city are north of Wyong, Gosford, which is already far off centre, ) will become increasingly eccentric within the region over the next 20 years, making the patron pool increasingly remote from a Gosford location. The argument that Gosford has an established bus service (really, from Budgewoi?) doesn’t signify much, since the beauty of bus services is that they can be rerouted at will to meet shifts in demand, and, in any case, I wonder how many patrons of the Wyong Arts Centre, for example, arrive by bus. Perhaps, this point is covered in the old business plan. I can’t imagine taking one of the sparse late night bus services home from Gosford and I only live in Woy Woy. Commercial enterprises know what they are about, and it is not an accident that the regional shopping centre is at Tuggerah.

If the proposed residential development of Tuggerah goes ahead, this area will become even more of a magnet than it is now, so it is now time for Council, as Ms Rutnam says, “to bite the bullet” and designate a site at Tuggerah where an appropriate facility can be established. Since I live in Woy Woy, Gosford would be a very convenient location for me, but personal preferences are not the issue here. Any professional analysis must dismiss Gosford as a venue for regionwide activities. Parenthetically, I live in hopes of seeing the Gosford stadium demolished and a proper field provided at the regional centre in Tuggerah. Perhaps, there could be joint parking and security for the two services. Email, Nov 18 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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FORUM historical part of his life to which the public has a right to know. Due to his years of public service I know many others wish him well in his new role as a private citizen, trustworthy of the highest integrity. Out of all the media, your paper has really expressed the justice he deserves. Email, Nov 21 Malcolm Brooks, Gosford

In response to S. Maddison’s letter, “ALDI staff did the right thing,” which appeared in edition 220, I am pleased that reader S. Maddison is such a fan of mine that he/she peruses all my contributions to this paper.

I assume that he/she was tickled pink in seeing my latest missive in the same edition as his/hers was published. Since S. Maddison was rude enough to not use a given name, unlike other contributors then I am afraid that I must use generic terms. Anyway, I feel that a few points need to be clarified.

Whether the paper contacted ALDI or not is entirely up to the parties involved. I am somewhat certain that my visible walking stick would be a sign that I had some sort of a disability, and I saw no need to go into the details. Does Mr/Ms Maddison tell complete strangers his/her medical conditions? As it happens, I have many, literally from my head to my toes, a result of old age, I’m afraid. Last I looked, this is a free press, and I am under no obligation to seek a reply first.

Yes, I agree with the right to refuse service, but in this case, they were completely wrong to do so and given the visibility of my walking aid, I could not think of any other reason as to why they would. Indeed, another outlet which I now frequent instead, is aware of my disability, so perhaps they were wrong to do so as Mr/Ms Maddison seems to assert? As for ALDI probably being glad to see me gone, I am equally glad in no longer using them and their sometimes shoddy goods, some of which failed the first time I used them and being mains-powered

probably should never have been imported in the first place. Just as Mr/Ms Maddison has worked on one side of the sales counter for many years, I have been a consumer for most of my life and I am well aware of Australian Consumer Law, the bane of shonky retailers everywhere. On a side note, I have recently received a profuse apology from ALDI for the behaviour of their staff, following a formal complaint to ALDI Head Office. In other words, ALDI acknowledges that I was in the right after all. Email, Nov 25 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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Virgili escapes time behind bars while partner sentenced to more than 5 years

Robert Cottam found not guilty due to mental illness Robert Cottam, the North Gosford security guard who stabbed a co-worker in the neck during a shift change at the Munmorah Power Station last October, was found not guilty due to mental illness. Cottam fronted Gosford District Court on November 25 to answer charges of wounding with intent to murder and wounding to inflict grievous bodily harm after he stabbed a co-worker several times with a pocket knife on October 14, 2018. In making her sentence, Judge Tanya Bright was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Cottam wounded his

victim with the intent to kill or maim, but found the evidence of his compromised mental state too compelling to dismiss and found him not guilty. During his trial, the court was told of Cottam’s declining mental health which began in his teen years. Evidence presented to support the defence included police accounts of Cottam’s initial interview after his arrest where he allegedly told officers his victim had “pulled faces” at him and was out to get him, despite his victim only having known him for less than six months.

Excerpts from a diary found by Cottam’s father were also listed, with some containing demonic imagery and text, which backed up a psychologist’s report that stated Cottam had claimed he had seen demons and that one had possessed him at the time of the incident and encouraged him to stab his victim. After making her ruling, Judge Bright adjourned Cottam’s case for further consideration. Source: Documents, Nov 25 NSW Department of Justice Transcript and Casefile, R v Robert Cottam 2018/00313719 Dilon Luke, Journalist

HEALTH Expressions of Interest from the health and wellness sector sought Aruna Gould and Maria Virgili

Maria Virgili, the second half of a lesbian duo that fleeced three elderly men around the Coast of their life savings, has escaped time behind bars. Virgili fronted Gosford District Court on November 19 for her role in the conning of two elderly men out of more than $50,000. According to the agreed upon Statement of Facts (SOF) presented to the court, Virgili, along with her partner, Aruna Gould, befriended two elderly men around the Wyong area and then proceeded to obtain sums of money from them by deceptive means, claiming them to be loans. Virgili pleaded guilty to one count of obtaining financial

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advantage by deception. She was sentenced to one year and 10 months jail time, but the presiding judge ordered her sentence be served via way of an intensive corrections order instead. She was also ordered to perform 300 hours of community service and to pay one of her victims the sum of

$35,000. Her sentencing comes after her partner fronted the same court twice this year. Gould fronted court in January and was sentenced to five years’ incarceration with a non-parole period of three years and nine months for her role in the defrauding of the first two men. A further nine months was added to her sentence in October after she was found guilty of defrauding a third man. Source: Documents, Nov 19 NSW Department of Justice Transcripts and Casefiles, R v Maria Virgili 2015/00261539 and R v Aruna Gould 2015/00261537 Dilon Luke, Journalist

17-year-old charged with reckless wounding offences A 17-year-old boy has been charged with reckless wounding offences after allegedly striking a man with a glass bottle following a wild party at Davistown. Police

and

emergency

services were called to a home on Pyang Ave at around 11pm on Saturday, November 9, to reports that a 25-year-old man had suffered head injuries after a glassing incident. The man was treated at the

scene before being taken to Gosford Hospital to receive stitches. The 17-year-old’s case entered Woy Woy Children’s Court on November 11. Source: Media release, Nov 10 NSW Police Media

Central Coast Council is calling on local health and wellness focussed businesses to be part of an increased program for the Live Well Festival in 2020, following the success of the inaugural event. Council Unit Manager, Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said the festival’s focus on fitness, meditation, spiritual health, healthy food and education will be expanded through a week of programming leading up to the major event day. “Our first Live Well was a great success attracting over 3,500 people and injecting over $385,000 into the Coast’s economy, and we’re planning to make the 2020 festival bigger and better,” Cannard said. “We’re seeking Expressions of Interest from local business in the health and wellness sector to become Health Hubs for the festival and to help us offer a week of programming. “As part of the festival, we’ll promote activities you have on offer at your place of business and we’re also looking for businesses to participate in the major event day on April 5, 2020, on the Gosford Waterfront and Central Coast Stadium,” Cannard said.

The types health and wellness activities that the program and event is looking to attract include fitness classes, cooking classes, yoga demonstrations, health and well being workshops, educational seminars, and children’s specific well being classes. Mayor Lisa Matthews said the festival was an opportunity for local businesses and organisations to be a part of promoting a healthy lifestyle on the Central Coast and encouraged businesses from

all over the Coast to consider taking part. “Council is committed to continuing to create opportunities to connect the community to each other and the services they need to thrive on the Central Coast,” Mayor Matthews said. Express of Interest can be submitted via Council’s website. Source: Media release, Nov 15 Central Coast Council Media

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Hospital wins Sustainability Award Gosford Private Hospital is riding high after taking out the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the Central Coast Regional Business Awards.

Gosford Private Hospital has rolled out several sustainability projects to great success

The health industry is renowned for producing excessive plastic, metal and cardboard waste, so to improve its own green footprint, Gosford Private has implemented a number of sustainability initiatives over the past 24 months including an Australian first method for cleaning and recycling metal orthopaedic pins, joints and plates. Other green achievements the hospital has enjoyed so far include: Sending 136.5 cubic

metres of carboard, 90kgs of theatre aluminium and 1,874kgs of surgical PVC to be recycled; Replacing plastic medicine cups, which previously totalled 180,000 per annum, and theatre kidney dishes with paper and sugar cane alternatives; Reducing single use plastic straws from 99,000 per annum to now only being available for patients by request; and recycling around 30kgs of printer cartridges collected from January through to June. Source: Website, Oct 18 Matt Kelly, Gosford Private Hospital

OzHarvest Christmas Appeal underway With food insecurity on the rise, Woolworths Erina, Gosford and Lisarow customers are being encouraged to support this year’s Woolworths’ OzHarvest Christmas Appeal. In response to the growing demand for support, customers are urged to purchase a 50 cent meal token to help provide a meal for people who are experiencing hardship. Recent Foodbank Hunger Report research shows the need for food relief services has increased by 20 per cent over the past year. At least once a week, 30 per cent of food insecure Australians go a whole day without eating, and the Appeal aims to reduce this number

over the Christmas period in NSW. Through the Appeal and supplemented by regular donations of fresh produce from Woolworths stores nationally, Woolworths Fresh Food Rescue Partner, OzHarvest, aims to deliver meals to more than 435 charitable agencies across NSW. OzHarvest Founder and CEO, Ronni Kahn, said: “Going hungry at Christmas is a harsh reality for an increasing number of NSW residents. “By purchasing a 50 cent dinner plate token at the register of any Woolworths store or online until December 24, customers will be able to help OzHarvest provide a meal for an Aussie in need.” Woolworths Group Manager,

Martin Allison, said: “The Woolworths OzHarvest Christmas Appeal is such an important time of year for us, together with our customers, to all play a role in making a difference.” Over the past two years, the Woolworths’ OzHarvest Christmas Appeal has raised more than $2M for OzHarvest, providing four million meals for Australians in need. This year, the aim is to raise yet another $1M. Woolworths has partnered with OzHarvest since 2015 to help reduce food waste by providing surplus fresh food from their supermarkets to Aussies who would otherwise go without. Source: Media release, Nov 20 Morgan Annike, PPR

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5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 7:50 Football: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final *Live* 9:30 Worldwatch 2:00 The Surgery Ship (M) 3:00 Good Listening 3:30 Off The Record 4:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:30 The Silk Road (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Royal House Of Windsor: Fire, Feud And Fury (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (PG) 9:30 24 Hours In Police Custody: Fifty Shades Of Abuse (PG) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 Football: The World Game 11:30 M - The City Hunts A Murderer (MA15+) (In German) 12:30 The Son (MA15+) 2:20 Spin (MA15+) (In French)

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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Chicago Med (MA15+) [s] Timeless (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NBN News [s] A Current Affair [s] Great Getaways (PG) [s] – We are off for some fun in the sun enjoying the world’s first island beach club in Fiji, snorkelling in Thailand and experiencing, Dubai’s best resort waterpark. Race Across The World (M) Travel Guides: Hawaii (PG) [s] World’s Wildest Weather: Flash Flood (M l) [s] Cold Case: Pin Up Girl (PG) [s] Cross Court [s] A Current Affair [s] Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s]

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5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Surgery Ship (M) 3:00 Living Black Conversations: Noel Pearson 3:30 Ethnic Business Awards 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Luke Nguyen’s Railway: Vietnam 8:30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) – We discover how our favourite bars and boxes are made including KitKat, Toblerone, Cadbury, and Lindt. 9:25 On Becoming A God In Central Florida (MA15+) 10:15 SBS World News Late 10:45 Outlander (MA15+) 11:50 Mars: Pressure Drop (PG) 12:55 War And Peace (M v) 1:45 Salamander (M l,v) (In Flemish

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Surfing the Spectrum well received

Surfing the Spectrum held its first Central Coast session at Avoca Beach Photos: Making Waves Media

A surfing not-for-profit which introduces children with autism to the joy of surfing has been named one of the Heart Foundation’s 2019 Active Australia Innovation Challenge winners.

Surfing the Spectrum was formed by good mates, Tahlia Anderson and Aimee Blacker, to help autistic kids get active, be social and discover ocean surfing, a pastime that most people on the autism spectrum tend to avoid. Blacker is a Port Macquarie

local and Paediatric Occupational Therapist. Anderson grew up on the beaches of Newcastle and has been working in the disability sector for the better part of a decade. Together they created Surfing

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the Spectrum, which sees them partner with surf schools and volunteer coaches across NSW to introduce surfing as a form of physical therapy, fun and fitness for autistic kids and their families. Surfing the Spectrum operates at beaches across Greater Sydney and the Hunter, with their latest event taking place at Avoca Beach on November 23, in partnership with the Central Coast Surf Academy. The free to attend event for families of children with autism was the first Surfing the Spectrum event to take place on the Central Coast, with an army of local children descending on the beach to enjoy a day in the water. Blacker said around 60 families booked in for the day, with some travelling from as far as Mudgee to attend. As a Heart Foundation

Innovation Challenge winner, Surfing the Spectrum received a $10,000 grant to help grow its program, with Blacker confirming that they’ll be using the funds to deliver surfing sessions at more locations across the state. “It was our first time on the Coast and we’re really happy with the result,” she said. According to Blacker, the inaugural event was as much for herself and Anderson as it was for local families, with the day used to gain some valuable data on the feasibility of a semi-regular Surfing the Spectrum event for the Coast. “We use the first event at new locations to gauge the vibe and assess the turnout from both families and volunteers and check feedback,” she said.. “We can’t run these sessions without the support of surf schools and volunteers so they’re a pretty important

factor to consider, but we’ll definitely be looking at bringing more events to the Coast.” Blacker said a big part of the idea behind Surfing the Spectrum was to help get kids settled into a regular hobby that keeps them physically fit and mentally stimulated, and that’s good news to the Heart Foundation, which will continue to champion local organisations, charities and businesses helping Australians to get active and take control of their heart health. The Active Australia Innovation Challenge is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and will run annually until 2021. Source: Media release, Nov 22 Siobhan McMahon, Heart Foundation Interview, Nov 25 Aimee Blacker, Surfing the Spectrum Dilon Luke, Journalist

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EDUCATION

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Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge completed

Valley Schools’ Leadership Forum held

The latest crop of Central Coast Kokoda Youth Leaders has returned from Papua New Guinea after successfully completing the Kokoda Trail. This year, Henry Kendall High School’s Adrian Crnalic, St Joesph’s College’s Brooke Chilvers and St Edward’s College’s Keegan Heeber all took part in the Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge after being selected by representatives of the Gosford RSL Club. The Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge (KYLC) is a peer group leadership program established by the RSL and

Narara Public School Principal, Grant McFarland, said his students represented the Narara community with pride. “This magnificent event gave me a good insight into the opportunities and depth of talented students across the Valley Schools. “Our students should be very proud of their efforts. “Our school leaders spoke

Narara, Lisarow, Ourimbah, Wyoming and Valley View Public Schools were joined by Lisarow and Narara Valley High Schools’ student leaders to discuss matters relevant to students in their area and leadership development skills.

beautifully, giving an excellent presentation on what they have achieved throughout the year and how their leadership skills have developed. “Equally impressive was the Fifth Harmony Vocal Ensemble with accompaniment by our own Mr Reynolds on guitar,” McFarland said. Source: Newsletter, Nov 11 Grant McFarland, Narara Public School

Saturday, October 27, around 1:30pm. Fire and Rescue NSW crews were dispatched but thankfully the homeowners were able to extinguish the blaze before it became a serious risk to their property. With warm, dry conditions

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expected to get worse in summer, Fire and Rescue are encouraging parents and carers to ensure that their children understand the risks of playing with fire. Source: Website, Oct 27 Fire and Rescue NSW

Source: Newsletter, Oct 27 Andrew Backhouse, Henry Kendall High School

Two Gosford High School students have represented the Central Coast during Children’s Week at NSW Parliament. Year 9 students, Amy Peachey and Peggy Deng, were selected to represent both the school and their respective electorates, of Gosford and Ku-ring-gai, at

Parliament House on October 22 as part of the Children’s Week activities. They had to prepare a short speech each about a topic affecting young people across NSW. They received training in parliamentary processes and etiquette and then delivered their speeches in the Legislative

Assembly Chamber in front of Members of Parliament. “Congratulations to Amy and Peggy for being such wonderful ambassadors for Gosford High School,” said Principal, Michael Smith. Source: Website, Oct 23 Michael Smith, Gosford High School

Wamberal Public School’s annual Spring Fair held

Parents urged to educate their children about the dangers of fire Fire and Rescue NSW operatives are urging parents to educate their children about the dangers of fire after an incident at Lisarow where a child set a bedroom cupboard on fire.

Kokoda campaign. The trio took part in the challenge over the October school holidays. Henry Kendall High School Principal, Andrew Backhouse, said taking part in the KYLC was a significant achievement for all students involved and extended his thanks to the Gosford RSL for enabling one of his students to take part. “Adrian is the sixth Henry Kendall High School student to have taken part in this program,” Backhouse said.

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Grant McFarland with Narara PS student leaders

Schools across the Narara Valley area gathered on November 6 to attend the Valley Schools’ Leadership Forum.

Services’ Clubs Association in 2004 and overseen by the KYLC Benevolent Fund. The program was developed by Charlie Lynn of Adventure Kokoda, and involves an arduous 10 day trek across the original Kokoda Trail, with presentations at significant battle sites and discussions on sacrifice, courage, mateship, endurance and leadership. Designed to connect Australian students with their nation’s wartime history, the challenge provides participants with a practical leadership experience based on the achievements and sacrifice of Australian diggers during the

The Wamberal Public School community held its annual Spring Fair on October 20. Principal, Paul Miller, said the fair was well attended and extended his thanks to the Parents and Carers Group (P and C) members and all the helpers on the day who went

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above and beyond to ensure its success. “It was wonderful to see our school transformed into a hub of fun and activity for the Wamberal Spring Fair. “It was a pleasure to witness many of our current and former students as well as visitors and friends join in the array of activities, rides and

amusements,” he said. Monies raised are still being counted but Miller said all funds would go towards supporting enhancement works on the school’s playground. Source: Newsletter, Oct 23 Paul Miller, Wamberal Public School

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TAFE Foundation Scholarships awarded Several Central Coast residents have been honoured with 2019 Semester 2 Hunter TAFE Foundation Scholarships. Marking its 20th year of operation, the Hunter TAFE Foundation granted 32 students from TAFE campuses across the Hunter and Central Coast regions $42,200 worth of awards and scholarships in a formal ceremony at TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri on October 30. Attended by more than 70 members of the Hunter business community, students and their families, the event celebrated the recipients’

Several locals have received financial assistance to complete their studies with TAFE NSW, courtesy of the Hunter TAFE Foundation

resilience, determination and commitment to further education. Local winners included: East Gosford’s Kyoung Mi Cho, who received a Cultural Diversity Scholarship; Narara’s Jessica Stewart, who received a Foundation Adult Encouragement Award, and Green Point’s Katie Stuart, who received a Foundation Kaiyu Encouragement Award. Hunter TAFE Foundation President, Gary Webb, said: “Over the past 20 years, Hunter TAFE Foundation, through the generosity of our donor partners, has helped hundreds

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“We are delighted to announce that the College has been drawn in the Memorial Scholarship ballot and one student from Year 9 or 10 will be selected to take part in the tour. “This is for 20 young people from across NSW to travel to Greece and Singapore during September and October 2020,” said College Principal, Phillip Nash. The Scholarship is administered by the NSW Office for Veterans Affairs and sees student scholars travel to battlefields where ANZACs fought, as they learn about the causes and effects of world conflicts.

The scholarship ballot was open to all state, independent and Catholic schools across the state, with 20 schools drawn at random from the entry pool. Green Point is the only Central Coast school to make the list. Nash said the College will be releasing details on how the selection process will work for interested students over the coming weeks.

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of local students with their TAFE NSW studies. “We have made the vocational pathway easier for people no matter what occupation they have in their sights. “Many are now key participants in our local workforce, contributing great value to our local economy. “Together we are making a tremendously valuable contribution to the lives of many who strive towards career success.” Source: Media release, Oct 31 Janelle Kelly, TAFE NSW Media

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Central Coast Freemasons donate over $50,000 Five community driven organisations around the Coast have benefitted from a share in over $50,000 worth of donations from the Central Coast Freemasons and Masonicare. Headspace, The Glen and Camp Breakaway all received $1,330, with The Smith Family receiving $5,000 and Surf Life Saving Central Coast the 2019 major beneficiary, receiving $42,400. The funding has been distributed to each organisation to boost their programs, with Surf Life Saving Central Coast again using their funds to purchase the bright pink Nippers’ vests used by surf lifesaving clubs across the region. According to the Freemasons’ Director of Publicity and Communications, Simon Pierce, the Freemasons had a hand in developing and rolling out the iconic pink rash vest

The Freemasons of the Central Coast with 2019 beneficiary representatives at their charity presentation

which has become synonymous with the Central Coast surf lifesaving movement. “We were the first to start this initiative in 2012 which has now been taken up by Freemasons and other community minded groups around Australia and throughout the world. “It all started in 2011 when the Freemasons on the Central Coast created a relationship

with Surf Life Saving Central Coast. “A short time later, after the unfortunate drowning of a surf lifesaver at the Australian Championships in Queensland, discussions commenced between Chris Parker, then CEO Surf Life Saving Central Coast, and the Freemasons to find a way to minimise future risk to our community. “The greatest problem was

being able to spot the lifesaver in the surf or under the water. “Tests were conducted to ascertain the most visible colour that could be spotted underwater, especially in rough conditions where the water gets discoloured by the sand. “From the tests, it was clear that hot pink was the best colour to use. “Surf Life Saving Central

Coast in conjunction with Freemasons on the Central Coast then got to work and sourced the bright pink vests that are now common place on our beaches,” Pierce said. “First to wear the vests on the Central Coast were the Nippers (Under 14’s) in September 2012, and by the end of the year, as the vests were accepted by parents and children alike, they became the

norm for all surf clubs in NSW. “The following year the vest was introduced to the Seniors (14–18 years) and the Masters, becoming compulsory for all competitors in all age groups. “Now, on the Central Coast, all surf lifesaving clubs provide the pink vests to all Nippers and Seniors,” Pierce said. According to Pierce, the Freemasons pride themselves on the fact that since their introduction, the vests, in conjunction with the diligent work of local surf lifesavers, no lifesavers, Nippers or Senior, have died on a Central Coast beach. “Freemasons on the Central Coast are extremely proud and thankful for this statistic and will continue to work with Surf Life Saving Central Coast to keep our beaches, and community, safe,” he said. Source: Media release, Nov 15 Simon Pierce, Freemasons on the Central Coast

Solar energy and trees can co-exist to some extent Solar panels and trees can co-exist, a scientist who has been monitoring the data on a roof at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre at Terrigal, which is surrounded by trees, told Central Coast councillors at their November 11 meeting. The scientist was responding to a claim from Councillor Greg Best, who said there was community outrage at the growing solar blackout occurring across the Coast due to Council’s tree policy “that prohibits vegetation removal”.

Clr Best tried to get the numbers at the November 11 meeting for a report as a matter of urgency reviewing the policy settings around vegetation and energy initiatives. Dr Jo Muller from the Central Coast Energy Association spoke at the public forum before the meeting, saying trees did not create a solar blackout but rather a temporary brownout. Muller said the solar power generation would not drop to zero but would be reduced for the time the shade was moving over the solar panels.

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Dr Jo Muller from Central Coast Community Energy Association and Barbara Gorman from Save Wyong Trees at the public forum on November 11

“Some tree pruning is possible according to the development control plan with up to 10 per cent of tree foliage per year being exempt,” he said.

“Solar energy and trees can co-exist to some extent. “It is possible to sacrifice some solar electricity production caused by shading and still have an attractive

investment in solar. “One can also add more panels – they are cheap. “The payback time for a modern solar energy system is three to four years.” Even if shading caused energy generation to drop by half, which was unlikely, and payback time took eight years, that was like putting money in the bank at 11 per cent interest, he said. “We have proven this with data from solar panels installed on the roof of the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre. “The Centre is surrounded by

large trees but still produces a satisfying amount of solar energy. “Trees and solar energy are both mitigating climate change, each in their own way. “There should be no trees felled to optimize solar energy systems.” Clr Best’s motion to urgently investigate the policy to reflect a commonsense approach around vegetation policy and energy initiatives was defeated. Source: Central Coast Council meeting and public forum, Nov 11

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Innovative podcast series launched Central Coast Council is launching an innovative podcast series featuring the lives of six Central Coast men from various walks of life, to spotlight the changing role of masculinity. ‘Man;Kind is Council’s first project looking into the stereotypes around what it means to be a man in a bid to tell an alternative story about the impact of social issues, such as gender violence and equality, on the Central Coast. Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the podcast aimed to encourage everyone to work together to explore various perspectives on key social issues that impact on

community wellbeing and vulnerable people. “What these podcasts really highlight is the fact that there is no one way to be male and we are pleased to be able to create this platform that allows Central Coast men to share their stories,” she said. “Gender equality and gendered violence are extremely important topics within the community and it’s vital for the local community and local men to have a platform to share their experiences, challenges, ideas and knowledge, and realise they’re not alone.’’ Man;Kind officially launched on 22 November and is available to download. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said the podcast series reinforced

the work Council was doing to ensure that the community is inclusive for all. “As a Council we have a responsibility to help alleviate the impact of social issues as well as start conversations around issues such as gender inequality, gender-based violence, domestic violence and socio-economic disadvantage,” Clr Matthews said. “It’s important that we all have the opportunity to be heard and we’re delighted to launch this initiative, the first that focuses on men, but is aimed to encourage discussion among everyone.” Source: Media release, Nov 29 Central Coast Council

Road work on Henry Parry Drive Changed traffic conditions are in place on Henry Parry Drive at Gosford for safety improvement work to be carried out between Erina and Etna Sts.

Work includes road resurfacing and widening sections of the road to install a wide painted centreline. It began on November 25 and

will continue for five weeks, weather permitting. Source: Media release, Nov 21 Transport for NSW

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Local branches of Newcastle Permanent have partnered with the Salvation Army to support its Christmas Appeal and are seeking donations of Christmas gifts. Donations can be made to the Gosford or Erina branches, with all donated gifts to be passed on to families that lack the means to celebrate Christmas. Newcastle Permanent CEO, Bernadette Inglis, said each year the collection highlights the community’s generosity. “Throughout our 31 year partnership with the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, we’ve seen the Central Coast community dig deep to support it. “It’s remarkable how many people donate gifts year after year on top of their own family giving, and our teams really enjoy the opportunity to participate by bringing in donations of their own, it’s very heartwarming. “We ask that people consider all ages when choosing donations. “It can be lots of fun choosing toys for little kids, but we often

A Newcastle Permanent volunteer sorting gifts at a Salvos warehouse

forget that teenagers are still big kids at heart and that parents doing it tough are always keen to give their older kids a memorable Christmas as well,” Inglis said. Inglis said this year’s appeal would also be helping the victims of the NSW and Queensland bushfires. “So many of our regional communities have been hit

hard by bushfires this year, and many families will be foregoing Christmas, or living in temporary housing because they’ve lost theirs, so the need is greater than ever to share the joy with those who will find this season really hard,” Inglis said. Source: Media release, Nov 20 Kellie O’Sullivan, Newcastle Permanent

WYONG WRITERS Wyong Writers are a group of friendly, like-minded people who meet every month to discuss all aspects of writing. We operate under the umbrella of the Fellowship of Australian Writers and have been going since 1928. Recently, we were grateful to receive a local Council Grant which has enabled us to create an anthology of short stories. The book is titled ‘Central Coast stories of Community and Belonging.’ There are 23 fictional stories in the book, each with a different theme. They involve stories about local life saving, volunteering, diving, cafe life, interaction with fauna and flora, festivals, and many local places of interest. They are tales for all age groups, moving, challenging and inspiring. The books are now available for sale. Visit our website for details - www.wyongwriters.org At Wyong Writers, members meet to encourage and develop their writing skills in a friendly and nonjudgemental environment. We come from different backgrounds and varying age groups. A variety of interesting topics are discussed in the annual programme.

very well.

This enables the individual to ‘unlock the writer within’. Discussions take place around plot, theme, character and how to begin and end a story. Each monthly meeting has a different theme, such as poetry, memoir writing, short story or novel writing and may include a talk by a visiting author. There is a ten-minute writing exercise which is always great fun. The subject or theme is only announced before beginning, so it can be quite challenging. Members, if they wish, can then read out their piece for all to enjoy. They can also bring a piece of

writing to be critiqued by the group. This is always done in a positive way so the author is given useful and respectful feedback—for instance, what the reader liked about the piece and what perhaps they might change if it were their piece. Sharing writing with like-minded people is always most satisfying and rewarding. The camaraderie which the members enjoy is invaluable and the discussions on writing inspirational. The meetings have a great community feel and a cup of tea and a homemade piece of cake always go down

Wyong Writers also run annual in-house competitions for poetry and short story writing. These are independently judged and often written feed-back is given. The Fellowship of Australian Writers magazine, Writers Voice, gives much information on a range of topics, including news from other branches and competitions conducted around the state. Members can also contribute stories for our annual published anthology. This year’s topic is community and involvement in the Central Coast area. The official launch for this anthology will be held at Tuggerah Library in the Westfield Shopping Centre on November 16th, 2019. The rewards of being a member of the Wyong Writers group are many and varied. A sense of community and belonging are vital to the enjoyment of life, along with the mental stimulation and the learning of new skills. Striving to achieve, growing and sharing are so important in the making of the whole person. We look forward to meeting you.

Wyong Writers meet on the fourth Saturday of every month, except in December. Our address is: Woodbury Park Community Centre, 1 Woolmers Crescent, Mardi. Enquiries - Mei-Ling Venning (President.) Tel - 4333 7489 Email: meilingvenning@hotmail.com Web: www.wyongwriters.org

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST FRIDAY, NOV 29 Responding to Young People in Distress: The Responder Toolkit, Kincumber & District Neighbourhood centre, Ticketed, 8:30am - 1pm Come, See & Buy - Pearl Beach Art & Craft fair, Diamond Rd Pearl Beach, 29/11 - 6pm, 30/11 - 9am - 5:30pm Deborah Lee Dance Spectacular 2019, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 6pm The Lighting of the Christmas Tree, The Village Green Toukley, 5pm - 9pm Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a -Talk on ‘Modern Technology-how it affects you’ The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ Warning: The Green Day Show Featuring Onshore, Coast Hotel Budgewoi, Ticketed, 8pm Ladies Night with DJ Selecta Friedry, The Lakes Hotel The Entrance, 7pm Hello Summer Party featuring Kilter & Poolclvb, The Beery Terrigal Esplanade, 7pm Simon Taylor - Christmas Comedy Cracker, CCLC Gosford, Ticketed, 8pm Love Club presents Adam Farrugia (Love Island), PULSE Nightclub, Ticketed, 10pm Jane Germain – Free Event For a Fab Country Entertainer, Gosford RSL, 8pm Central Coast Aqua Park, Gosford Waterfront, 16/11 - 15/03, 10am - 5pm

SATURDAY, NOV 30 Jimoein – Result, The Doylo RSL, Ticketed, 8pm

Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, Imperial Centre Gosford, Free Booking’s required, Multiple sessions 4324 4299 imperialcentre.com.au LGBTI Mardi Gras Night Party, The Sunken Monkey, Ticketed, 8pm Gosford Festival of Fun: Monster Trucks, fireworks and more! Gosford Showground, Ticketed, 6pm - 8:30pm A Luminous Christmas, Waterfront Plaza The Entrance, 5:30pm - 9:30pm Shell Questacon Science Circus Pop-up Exhibition, Niagara Park Stadium, 10am - 3pm Jellyfish (Band Night), Gosford Sailing Club, Ticketed, 8pm SHIVOO – Fantastic Newcastle Cover Rock Band 70s to 00s, Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Club, 8pm Countdown Explosion Xmas Party, Erina Leagues Club, 9pm After Party Band - Sydney’s hardest working no frills cover band, Bayview Woy Woy, 8:30pm Kokedamas - Come and Learn The Ancient Japanese Art Form, Forever Floral Designs Point Clare, Ticketed, 1pm - 3pm

Happiness: The Art of Meditation - Internationally Renowned Teacher Gen Kelsang Rabten, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2:30pm EXPRESS Art Class for Beginners Resin workshop, Luna & Co Designs, Ticketed, 2pm - 3pm Christmas Fair, Holy Family Anglican Church Wyoming, Free, 9am - 1pm

SUNDAY, DEC 1

The Christmas Fair 12th Year! Mt Penang Gardens, 9am - 2pm www.fixxevents.com.au The Ritz Dance Company: Double Decade, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 10am & 3pm Symphony Central Coast: Concert Four – Blues, Reviews & Avenues, Performing Arts Centre CCGS, 2:30pm Jubila Singers, St John the Baptist Catholic Church Woy Woy, Free, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Curtain Up Showcasing Australian Soloists, Gosford High School Hall, Ticketed, 2.30pm Brisbane Water Historical Society Exhibition: ‘Footprints’ Henry Kendall Cottage, 1/12 - 29/03 Country for our Country Fundraiser for Salvation Army Bush Fire Concert, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 2pm

Photography: Understanding Light & How To Control It, Idly By Debut Album Tour Camera House - Erina, Set your phasers to party, Free - Bookings required, The Rhythm Hut Gosford, 1:30pm - 3pm Ticketed, 6pm Rise Up - A Fundraiser For Blues, Reviews & Avenues / Coast Shelter, Acoustic, Instrumental, The Rhythm Hut Gosford, CC Grammar School Erina, Donation entry, 2:30pm 11am - 4pm

Aussie Night MONDAY, DEC 9 markets Gosford, Annual Complex Regional The Entertainment Grounds, Christmas Wreath Making, 5pm - 10pm Pain Syndrome Workshop, The Avoca Surfhouse, Breakers Country Club Ticketed, 7pm - 9pm Aloha Neipa Party, Wamberal, Free, SATURDAY, DEC 7 Six String Brewing 3pm - 10pm Tech Savvy Seniors: Company, 11am - 4pm Introduction to Apple iPads Wildplant Community & iPhones - BYO, Central Coast Ageing & Nursery, Ben Seymour Live, Tuggerah Library and Disability Association CEN Office, off Brush The Rusty Udder Bar Council Services, Meeting with special Road, Ourimbah, Wyong, 2pm – 5pm Free for 60 years and overguests, 9am - 12pm Bookings essential, Meeting Space 3 , Erina www.cen.org.au/events Nathan Cole – free upbeat 1pm - 3:30pm Centre The Hive, Free, country rocker event, 9am - 12:30pm BYO Festival The Witching TUESDAY, DEC 10 Gosford RSL Club, Westpac Rescue Helicopter - Hour’s “Under My Skin” Australian Tour, End of year Big Bash Service Raceday, LifeSpan Central Coast Party trains, shuttles & The Entertainment Grounds, ECP Studios Berkeley Vale, Wrap Up & Beyond Event Ticketed, 5pm - 11pm BBQ, 12pm - 6pm Help us celebrate the end Central Coast Mountain of the LifeSpan Trial Site Xmas Artisan’s Market Arts and see what is in store for Bike Club Trailhead, THURSDAY, DEC 5 & Craft, Register online, Suicide Prevention on the Beachcomber hotel Toukley, 8am - 1pm Coast, Free, Council Pop Up, 10am - 4pm Wamberal Surf Life Saving Wyong Village Central, MONDAY, DEC 2 Club, 9am - 2:30pm 10am - 12pm A Night of Power and yourvoiceourcoast.com Passion, Christmas Gingerbread CCC: Improve Your Grant Central Coast Leagues Biscuit Decorating with the Writing Skills + How to The Way We Were: Barbra Club, Ticketed, 8:30pm CWA, Access Funding for Streisand, Frank Sinatra Kincumber Library, Inclusion and Access and Dean Martin Tribute, Avoca Twilight Markets, Free - Bookings essential, Enhancements, The Art House Theatre, Avoca Village, 3:45pm – 4:45pm Free - RSVP required, Ticketed, 8pm 5pm - 9pm 2/12 - Council Wyong Civic Tech Savvy Seniors: Building, 3/12 Erina Centre Meeting Space Green Living Workshops: Gosford RSL Sub Branch: Introduction to the internet, Sustainable Christmas gifts, 100th Anniversary Gala Tuggerah Library, 2, The Hive food and beeswax wrap, Free - Bookings essential, Dinner, Take 3 Sustainability Hub, Gosford RSL Club, Ticketed 10am - 12:30pm Christmas Wreath Making, The Entrance, Avoca Surfhouse, 10am - 12:30pm Greedy Guts Presents: The WEDNESDAY, DEC 11 Ticketed, 7pm - 9pm Peter Kuruvita Street Food Christmas Card Making, Experience, Luke Antony: Melissa Ashley: Woy Woy Library, Florida Beach Bar, 1pm Christmas in Song, Author Event, Free - Bookings essential, Laycock Street Theatre Woy Woy Library, 10am - 12pm Fairhaven Christmas Fair Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am Free, 5:30pm - 7:30pm 2019, Tech Savvy Seniors: Fairhaven Brisbane Water, ‘Magic Pills’ Film Screening Discover your own Introduction to Apple iPads 9am - 2pm & ‘Discover Homeopathy’ Backyard: What to do on & iPhones - BYO, Presentation, the Central Coast, Kincumber Library, Free Movie In The Park Breakers Country Club Erina Library, Free Free for 60 years and over- Wallace And Gromit: The Wamberal, Ticketed, Bookings required, Bookings essential, Curse Of The Were Rabbit, 4:30pm - 8:30pm 10am - 11am 1pm - 3:30pm Peninsula Recreation Precinct, 5:30pm Green Living Workshop: Strong & Ready - Antenatal Stand Up Comedy Night Keeping Backyard Chooks, Physio Session, - LIVE with Christian SUNDAY, DEC 8 Umina Library, Gosford Private Hospital, Elderfield, Elliot Stewart, Free - Bookings required, Ticketed, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Will McKellar, 10am - 12:30pm Handmade on the Coast, The Savoy Long Jetty, Woy Woy Wharf, TUESDAY, DEC 3 Ticketed, 7:30pm 9am - 2pm THURSDAY, DEC 12 Central Coast Council FREE No Regrets - The Edith Piaf Santa Sack Decorating - for Grants Writing Workshop, Hans: Like a German, Story, ages 5-10, The Erina Centre, Erina Fair, Laycock Street Community The Art House Wyong, Tuggerah Library and 2pm - 4:30pm Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm Ticketed, 8pm Council Services, Free - Bookings essential, Oarsome! FREE kayak tour The Lakes Carols, FRIDAY, DEC 6 4pm - 5pm of Woy Woy, The Lakes Church Woy Woy Lions Park, Tuggerah, 5pm Annual Testimonial Dinner, Indian Buffet and Music 3/12, 10/12, 11/12, Avoca Beach Surf with Sandy Bigara & 12pm sessions Carols on the Green, Lifesaving Club, Ticketed, Friends, Everglades Country Club, 6:30pm - 11:30pm Rajdhani Indian Restaurant 6pm Terrigal, Ticketed, 7pm - 9pm Luke Marlin (The Sea Gypsies), Gosford Sailing Club, 2pm

WEDNESDAY, DEC 4

FRIDAY, DEC 13 Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience Show 1, Breakers Country Club Wamberal, Ticketed, 7pm - 11pm Boho Native Wreath Making Workshop, Erina Fair Shopping Centre - Between Lorna Jane & Surf Dive N Ski, 13 & 14/12, 9:30am - 11am Greedy Guts Markets, Florida Beach Bar Terrigal, 5:30pm Brackets and Jam, Kincumber Mountain, 7:30pm

SATURDAY, DEC 14 Christmas Party Picnic Raceday, The Entertainmnet Grounds, Ticketed, 12pm - 6pm Create a Gingerbread House, Narara Valley Baptist Church, Ticketed, 2pm - 8:30pm Troubadour Central Coast: Hawaiian Christmas Party, St Luke’s Hall Woy Woy, Ticketed, 7pm Green Living - Bee Aware for Kids, making an insect hotel, Gosford Regional Gallery, Free - Bookings essential, 9am - 10:30am Fresh Christmas Wreath Making, Alberts Line Gosford, Ticketed, 2pm - 4pm Dried Christmas Wreath Making - 2pm - 4pm

SUNDAY, DEC 15 Hard to Be Merry - A Christmas service for those who find Christmas stressful or painful for any reason, Ettalong Uniting Church, 3pm The Road to Bethlehem - A Drama Tour Portraying The Events Of The First Christmas, Central Coast Adventist School Erina, Free Booking’s required, 15/12 - 17/12, 6:15pm - 9pm

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Unlimited quantities of household e-waste taken at Waste Management Facilities Coast residents can now drop off unlimited quantities of household e-waste at Council’s Waste Management Facilities at Jilliby (Buttonderry), Woy Woy and Kincumber for free. The change follows a new contract arrangement to help maximise resource recovery and reduce the amount of electronics ending up in landfill. Council Unit Manger, Waste Services and Business Development, Andrew Pearce, said e-waste was recognised as the fastest growing waste stream with over 700,000 tonnes generated nationally.

“Here on the Central Coast, e-waste is one of the most common items placed in household bins and bulk kerbside collections,” Pearce said. “When e-waste is collected and compacted in a mixed waste collection truck, it becomes a missed opportunity to retrieve and reuse the precious metals and other resources, while also unnecessarily consuming landfill space. “We accept all the traditional items such as televisions, computers and printers, but thanks to this new arrangement, we can now also accept any

electrical product with a cord that does not contain liquid. “Last year we recycled more than 135 tonnes of e-waste and with the number of new items that can now be dropped off, we are hoping we can continue this upward trajectory.” E-waste collected at Councils facilities is temporarily stored and then bulk transferred to an e-waste processing facility in Sydney, where it is shredded and sorted using advanced technology that creates high quality raw materials for reuse. Source: Media release, Nov 18 Central Coast Council

The life and times of Kendall Holbert exhibition The Brisbane Water Historical Society will launch a new exhibition, Footprints, exploring the life and times of historic figure, Kendall Holbert, at the Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum in December.

Society member, Sue Chidgey, said this rare exhibition featured a collection of memoirs and artworks of Holbert’s that chronicled his childhood memories and life on Pelican Island during the 1930’s. Chidgey said Footprints offered a rare glimpse into the

region’s past and was sure to be of interest to local history buffs. The exhibition will open on December 1 and run until March 29. Source: Media release, Nov 15 Sue Chidgey, Brisbane Water Historical Society

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Rotary Clubs across the Central Coast, in association with the Central Coast International Women’s Day Combined Committee, are pleased to announce the outcome of the Central Coast Community Matching Grants. The successful applicants have each received a $1,000 grant to fund various projects. All up, eight community organisations were successful in their application. Holgate Public School’s P and C will use their grant to purchase musical instruments to boost the school’s music programs. Days for Girls are based in Avoca and will use their funds to purchase a new cutting table and associated equipment to boost safety for volunteers. Wow Wave of Wisdom’s grant will be used to host a Caring Empowerment Summit in Lisarow. The House of Praise Turning Point Foundation is based in Gosford and will use their grant to purchase goods for its Operation Christmas Hamper.

The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus was one of eight organisations to receive a Rotary Matching Grant

The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus are a Peninsula based arts not-for-profit organisation that holds events across the LGA. They’ll use their grant to purchase new furniture for the Ettalong Hall. Brad and Bianca Cardis are the couple behind Fixx Events which runs the annual Christmas Fair at Kariong. Their grant will be used to boost the number of recycled

and reusable boomerang bags that will be available during the event. Rotary Club of Kincumber President, Sandy HuntSharman, said participating clubs wished to thank Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, who funded one of the grants. Source: Media release, Nov 13 Sandy Hunt-Sharman, Rotary Club of Kincumber

GOSFORD REGIONAL GALLERY &

E D O G AWA C O M M E M O R AT I V E G A R D E N

Departing Tuesday 4th February NSW & Victoria High Country

Travelling through the Brindabella Ranges to Tumbarumba, then onto Corryong. Travel through the Alpine National Park to Omeo & Dinner Plain to the beautiful town of Bright. skirting the Great Dividing Range along the Kings Valley to Mansfield. Travel up to Craig;s Hut made famous in the Man from Snowy River film. Visit the town of Benalla and view some amazing street art and silo art around the area. 9- day holiday, all motel accommodation. $2475.00 pp t/s

15 NOVEMBER 2019 - 12 JANUARY 2020

Departing Saturday 21st March Vietnam, Siem Reap Cambodia, Bangkok

Awarded to the best painting of a notable

Australian, the Archibald Prize is a who’s who of

This fully escorted holiday includes economy airfares, daily breakfasts, 8 lunches, 5 dinners, overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An Saigon, Mekong Delta Siem Reap, Angkor Wat and Bangkok. 20 days $4450.00 pp t/s

Australian culture, from politicians to celebrities and from sporting heroes to artists. Visit the exhibition

Departing Friday 30th April Outback NSW Station Life

to vote for your favourite portrait in the ANZ People’s Choice award.

On this holiday we will be visiting 3 outback NSW stations and spending 2 nights on each. Gilgandra is our first stop then onto Bourke for 2 nights to discover the town and surrounds. then it is off to Trilby Station through the small township of Louth. From Trilby we visit Eldee Station and then into Broken Hill for 2 nights. Lake Paika Station is our next 2 nights stay before travelling home via Wagga Wagga. 13 days of contrast, accommodation with vary from motels, cabins and shearers bunk house. $3968.00 pp t/s

Departing Monday 15th June Oodnadatta & Beyond

Travel the Oodnadatta Track to the edge of the Simpson Desert and follow parts of the Old Ghan Line. Visit the Outback towns of Marree, William Creek and Oodnadatta. View Lake Eyre and the old rail sidings and stations like Curdimurka. spend 2 nights on Mount Dare Station and visit Dalhousie Springs. Visit the town of Fink and stand in the geographical centre of Australia. spend 2 nights in the Opal town of Coober Pedy and such a lot more on this holiday. 17 days with varied accommodation. $$4997.00 pp t/s

Call us on 0418 456 835 or 0428 083 197 930am to 230pm Monday to Friday Email - office@echidnatravel.com.au Web- echidnatravel.com.au

Check out our website for associated Archibald Prize public programs and events. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/galleries/archibaldprize

TOP LEFT: Tony Costa, Lindy Lee, oil on canvas, 182.5 x 152 cm.

TOP RIGHT: Tessa MacKay, Through the looking glass, oil on linen,

210 x 330.5 cm. © the artist. Winner: Packing Room Prize 2019.

An Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition

BOTTOM: Jordan Richardson, Annabel, oil on aluminium

composite panel, 76.5 x 63 cm. © the artist

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FOLLOWING IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF COAST COMMUNITY NEWS PICKUP LOCATIONS, PAPERS ARE DELIVERED TO ALL OF THESE LOCATIONS EVERY FRIDAY

AVOCA BEACH

ERINA FAIR

Bowling and Recreation Club Avoca Dr & Townsend Ave

Service desk Erina fair

Avoca Beach Hotel 326-360 Avoca Dr

Rose Café 620-658 Terrigal Dr

Australia Post 1/181 Avoca Dr

Aroma Café 419 Terrigal Dr

Avoca Beach Picture Theatre 69 Avoca Dr

COPACABANA Copacabana Newsagency 206 Del Monte Pl

DAVISTOWN

Muffin Break Erina Fair Shopping Ctr Coles Erina 620 - 658 Terrigal Dr Woolworths 620-658 Terrigal Dr

8 Russell Drysdale St Nutmeg 54 York St IGA Xpress East Gosford 87/91 Victoria St Chemist Outlet 52 York St East Gosford Pharmacy 69 Victoria St Cafe Expresso Eat in & Takeaway 51 Victoria St

Centre 96 Koolang Rd ALDI Avoca Dr &, Bayside Dr Green Point Christian College 382 Avoca Dr

KARIONG Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 10 Langford Dr FoodWorks 5/4 Mitchell Dr

East Gosford Newsagency 53-55 Victoria St

Australia Post 3/4-8 Mitchell Dr

13/1 Parsons Rd Woolworths 3 Parsons Rd

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club & Golf Course 18 Hallards Rd Mangrove Mountain General Store Waratah Rd

CENTRAL MANGROVE

Living Choice Alloura Waters 1 Murna Rd

Supanews Erina Fair Erina Fair Shopping Centre

Ooomph Café 26A Adelaide St

Kariong Kakes Pies & Bread 4 Mitchell Dr

Davistown RSL Club 19 Murna Rd

Erina Library Unit AZ02, 620-658 Terrigal Drive

East Gosford Medical Centre 22 Brougham St

Kariong Tavern 10 Langford Dr

Central Coast Plateau Medical Centre 1639 Nurses Rd

Presbyterian Aged Care 19/21 Victoria St

Liquorland 6-8 Central Coast Hwy

Westy’s Place 1650 Wisemans Ferry Rd

Coles Express 6/8 Pacific Hwy

Mangrove Produce True Value Hardware 1668 Wisemans Ferry Rd

Davistown Cellars Paringa Ave

EMPIRE BAY

ETTALONG

United Service Station 306 Empire Bay Dr

Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Broken Bay Rd & Karingi St

Empire Bay Tavern 1 Poole Cl

FORRESTERS BEACH

ERINA PRP Diagnostic Imaging 167 The Entrance Rd Coles Express 211 The Entrance Rd The Sunken Monkey Hotel 207 The Entrance Rd Aurrum Aged Care 351 Terrigal Dr The Bungalow’s Village Park 474 Terrigal Dr The Bungalow’s Village Park 474 Terrigal Dr McDonald’s Erina 2 Terrigal Dr Ritchies SUPA IGA 3/216-218 The Entrance Rd Wood Glen Retirement Village 105 Karalta Rd Tarragal Glen Retirement Village 6 Tarragal Glen Ave Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate 61 Karalta Rd Greenlife Erina 33 Karalta Rd Erina Leagues Club 18 Ilya Ave Platinum Building 4 Ilya Ave Adam Crouch MP Office Shop 3 Fountain Plaza, 148 158 The Entrance Rd Erina Pharmacy 148/158 The Entrance Rd Erina Newsagency & Post Office 158 The Entrance Rd PRP Diagnostic Imaging 167 The Entrance Rd Ritchies SUPA IGA 375 The Entrance Rd

Forresters Beach Retirement Village 1001 The Entrance Rd

GOSFORD

WEST GOSFORD Coles West Gosford Shopping Centre Michel’s Patisserie West Gosford Shopping Centre West Gosford Amcal+ Pharmacy Shop 17/299 Brisbane Water Dr

KINCUMBER Coles Kincumber Village Shopping Centre Nautical Village 57 Empire Bay Dr Bakehouse 2000 36 Empire Bay Dr

Imperial Centre 171 Mann St

The Lott 299 Brisbane Water Drive

Kincumber Kebabs 36 Empire Bay Dr

Gosford Masonic Centre 86-88 Mann St

Singo’s Wholesale Meats 1A Racecourse Rd

Brentwood Village 1 Scaysbrook Dr

Central Coast Leagues Club 1 Dane Dr

Metro Petroleum 57 Central Coast Hwy

Kincumber Men’s Shed Killuna Road

Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy 51-57 Masons Parade

Oldfield Cellars 1/57 Central Coast Hwy Hungry Jack’s 57 Pacific Hwy

Kincumber Uniting Church 152 Avoca Dr

Red Rooster 52 Pacific Hwy

Kincumber & District Neighbourhood centre 20-22 Kincumber St

Montis Ashore 42 Masons Parade Gosford Sailing Club 28 Masons Parade the Lott 152 Mann Street The Bon Pavilion café 159 Mann St Free Choice Tobacconist Imperial Centre Central Coast Council Gosford Office 49 Mann Street Gosford Police Station 9-11 Mann St Gosford Railway Café Gosford Railway Station The Art Barn Plaster Painting 11 Kirrawee Rd Gosford Golf Club 22 Racecourse Rd 7-Eleven 53/55 Central Coast Hwy

EAST GOSFORD St Edward’s College 13 Frederick St

Flip Out 10 Hely St Gosford RSL Club 26 Central Coast Hwy Yallambee Lodge 22-32 Yallambee Ave Evergreen Life Care Yallambee Ave

Kincumber Public School Avoca Dr

Kincumber Community Health Centre 20 Kincumber St Waterford Retirement Village 24 Kincumber St Coles Express Avoca Dr &, Bungoona Rd

McDonald’s 65 Pacific Highway

Kincumber Library 3 Bungoona Rd

KFC 69 Central Coast Hwy

McDonald’s Avoca Dr

GREEN POINT Coles Sun Valley Rd Butchery @ Green Point Shop 4/7 Sun Valley Rd Green Point News Shop 7 Green Point Shopping Centre

KFC 38 Avoca Dr Domino’s Pizza Shop 2/34 Avoca Dr

KULNURA General Store, Indian Restaurant & Cafe 4 Greta Rd

St Joseph’s Catholic College Russell Drysdale St

Broadlands Village 9 Milpera Rd Meals on Wheels 96 Koolang Rd

Coles 11 Parsons Rd

Lions Club Community Hall

Green Point Community

Lisarow Newsagency

LISAROW

NARARA SPAR Niagara Park Shopping Centre ABCOE Factory Outlet 16 Washington Ave

PEATS RIDGE Corrugated Cafe 780 Peats Ridge Rd Caltex 1112 Peats Ridge Rd The Springs 1080 Peats Ridge Rd

POINT CLARE Acorn Garden Centre 229 Brisbane Water Dr Fairhaven Services Brisbane Water Dr Fare Cravin’ café 209 Brisbane Water Dr BaptistCare Orana Aged Care Centre 193/201 Brisbane Water Dr ALDI 53-59 Brisbane Water Dr This Little Piggy Eat & Drink 7/51 Brisbane Water Drive & Talinga Ave

SARATOGA

841 Wisemans Ferry Rd Central Coast Tractors 51 Smiths Rd

TERRIGAL Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and Learning Centre Cnr Terrigal Drive and Duffys Rd Terrigal Sands 12-30 Duffys Rd News@Terrigal 56 Terrigal Esplanade Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Pine Tree Ln Terrigal Bowling Club 4 Wilson Rd

UMINA BEACH Peninsula Village 91 Pozieres Ave

Woolworths 261-275 Trafalgar Street Corner, West St ALDI 310 Trafalgar Ave

WAMBERAL Wamberal Newsagency 774 The Entrance Rd Caltex 656 The Entrance Rd Wamberal Surgery 662 The Entrance Rd Pharmacist Advice 658 The Entrance Rd Wamberal Gardens Retirement Village 1 Spencer St Breakers Country Club 64 Dover Rd

WOY WOY Ms Liesl Tesch MP Office 20 Blackwall Rd Peninsula Plaza Blackwall Rd Deepwater Plaza Railway St Peninsula Leisure Centre 243 Blackwall Rd

WYOMING Wyoming Newsagency Shop 6, Wyoming Shopping Village Coles Pacific Hwy

IGA Shop 7 Village Rd

ALDI 489 Pacific Hwy

Saratoga Medical Centre 1/10 Villge Rd

KFC 468 Pacific Hwy

Newsagency 10 Village Rd

Adelene Retirement Village 1 Birch Rd

Blooms The Chemist Shop 11, Saratoga Shopping Village

SOMERSBY Waterfall Café 49 Parklands Rd General Store & Takeaway

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Profoundly deaf musician on three year Australian fundraising tour Murray Mandel is a musician on a mission and he’ll be coming to Erina Plaza in December as he edges closer to the end of a three year Australian fundraising tour. Profoundly deaf, the 66-yearold Sydneysider decided in 2017 that he wanted to do his part to help his fellow Australians and kicked off his national charitable busking tour to raise funds and awareness for Lifeline’s 24/7 crisis support service. With nothing but the blessing of Lifeline, his guitar and a campervan, Murray has so far raised just over $64,500 through more than 370 performances at shopping centres around the country, with 100 per cent of those proceeds going directly to Lifeline. “Setting out, my aim was to

raise awareness that Lifeline is there to support Australians 24 hours a day, seven days a week, no matter what they’re going through, but it’s meeting people on the ground that’s kept me going.

Murray Mandel is bringing his Lifeline busking tour to Erina

“The simple things like hearing ‘keep up the good work’ and ‘thanks for doing this for us’ have stayed with me and made it feel like this has been worthwhile,” Murray said. According to Murray, he was

often approached by people struggling with their own personal crises during performances and having heart to hearts with people had become just as much a part of his tour as the music.

Funding to help manage flying foxes around Avoca lagoon Central Coast Council has received $42,820 from the State government to help residents manage the effects of flying foxes residing at the edge of Avoca Lagoon. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the emergency funding was from the government’s Flying Fox Grants Program. “The number of flying foxes in the North Avoca camp varies between seasons, with more than 11,000 this year when the local native trees were in flower,” Crouch said. “The State Government funding has allowed Council to offer assistance to affected property owners in the form of

vehicle covers, clothes line covers, high pressure cleaners and double glazing.” Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said “Flying-foxes are a vital part of our local environment, but they can also be quite challenging neighbours. “We have listened to their concerns and provided subsidies where we could for items that make living next door to the camp a little easier. “We appreciate the NSW Government funding and the assistance and expertise provided by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in this project.”

With the end of the tour now in his sights, Murray hopes he’s gotten Lifeline’s message across. “My fellow Australians, if you are experiencing deep personal crisis such as abuse, trauma,

domestic violence, bullying, mental illness, addiction, stress from family or work, or struggling with suicidal thoughts, please phone Lifeline on 13 11 14,” Murray said. Murray will be performing at Erina Plaza from December 2 to 6 and will then start heading south towards Canberra where he’ll conclude the tour on March 9, 2020. Murray said he’s keen to meet as many Central Coast locals as possible during his stint in Erina. “Meeting people is the best part of the tour. “Come over and say hello, I’m always keen for a chat, Lifeline related or otherwise,” he said. Source: Media release and interview, Nov 11 Murray Mandel, Murray Mandel for Lifeline Dilon Luke, Journalist

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26 November - 8 December 2019 9:30am to 4:00pm daily The Community Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford An exhibition and sale of beautiful locally handcrafted ceramics, decorative and functional. Perfect Christmas gifts for family and friends.

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Lachlan Wales suspended from international duties Former Central Coast Mariners player and Terrigal local, Lachlan Wales, has been named among the four Australian Under-23 players who have been suspended from international duties following an investigation into alleged unprofessional conduct. Wales, who now plays for Melbourne City, was dropped from international duties along with Melbourne teammate, Nathaniel Atkinson, Perth Glory’s Brandon Wilson and Adelaide United’s Riley McGree, after the Football Federation of Australia (FFA) found that they had breached its Code of Conduct following a complaint from a Cambodian woman during the 2019 AFC U-23 Championship Qualifying Tournament which was held in Cambodia in March. The FFA would not outline the nature of the complaint, but it is understood that the four players broke curfew following

Terrigal’s Lachie Wales

their final match of the tournament, with one of the players contacting the complainant via the dating app Tinder. It’s been reported that the woman then engaged in consensual sex with the four

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players but became aggrieved with her treatment post-coitus, allegedly being left stranded at a hotel by the four players involved. It’s also been reported that the woman feared the four players had taken photos and videos of their encounter, prompting her to complain to the Australian Embassy. The woman then allegedly

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attempted to withdraw her complaint, but the Embassy had already passed it on to the Australian Sports Commission which informed the FFA. No allegations of sexual or physical assault were made. The FFA has been investigating the matter since April and handed down sanctions on November 19.

Speaking on behalf of the FFA Board following the determination, FFA Chairman, Chris Nikou, said: “These sanctions are commensurate to the nature of the breaches of the National Code of Conduct which is in place to safeguard both the players and the reputation of Australian football. “Upholding our commitment to respect and responsibility cannot be compromised. “Our game is built on equality, inclusivity and respect and these are values that we will continue to uphold. “The players have understood the gravity of their actions and have positively commenced respectful relationship programs that will ensure they appreciate these values in the future. “The players were due to travel to China on November 9 as members of the national under 23 squad for matches in preparation for the AFC U-23 Championship to be held in January next year. “As a result of the pending sanction, the players did not depart with the squad.

“Each player can appeal FFA’s determination in respect of their sanction to the independent FFA Disciplinary and Ethics Committee if he chooses to do so. “A subsequent appeal may also be made to the Independent FFA Appeals Committee.” Aside from their suspensions from international duties, all four players have been ordered to undergo counselling and education courses. The ruling is bad news for Wales, Atkinson and Wilson, whose international duties suspension will remain in effect until August 10, 2020, meaning should the Olyroos qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, they’ll be ineligible to participate. McGree’s suspension remains in effect until April 1, 2020, meaning he will be eligible for Olympic selection. It’s a decision that has raised eyebrows, given he was the Australian Under 23’s Captain at the time of the incident. Source: Media release, Nov 19 FFA Media Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Let me start by saying I am not a great book reviewer. I’m not even- I know lots of people who are a members of a book club. So why should I not write a book review for you? In the past few years all I have excelled at written are writing emails, birthday cards and my CV. 25 editions to Wyong Regional Chronicle $75

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But I do so love to read. I set a goal for 2019 to read 50 books. It was New Year’s Eve and I had several glasses of champagne-an epiphany. It wasn’t until later I realized that’s nearly Why not read a book a week?. I may have succeeded too, if only It’ll be as exciting as the new series of Stranger Things hadn’t come out. And now I can’t wait to Maybe I could just- tell you about the books I like the most. Who I knows I’d just be setting myself up for I may even became a famous criticism one day.

Our House

friends think it’s crazy. While Fi tries to get on with her life, a series of events and bad decisions snowball for Bram until he is forced to sell the house.

by Louise Candlish Review by Kim Reardon

Our House is a thriller set in modern-day London. Fiona (Fi) Lawson, a 42-year-old mum of two young boys, arrives home to find another family moving into her house. The problem is, Fi hasn’t sold the house. The Vaughans show her paperwork listing them as the rightful owners and we soon discover the house was sold to them by Fi’s husband Bram. The narrative utlizes a pod cast called “The Victim” to tell Fi’s story while at the same time using a suicide note to tell Bram’s story. In earlier times Fi and Bram both work hard to buy the house in a much sought-out suburb, a house that “sheltered us and protected us, but also defined us”. Fi is a good wife and a good Mum. Bram is an outgoing guy who loves to drive fast, drink and stray on occasion - one time too many for Fi as it turns out. As a result of their separation and a

If Fi is the Victim, as the name of the podcast suggests that must make Bram the villain, right? But is Bram just someone that made a few bad decisions? The reader will be drawn to both Bram and Fi and wonder how the situation ends up with their house being secretly sold. Some parts of the story are a bit slow and the shifts between podcast and suicide document can be confusing at times, but it is worth persevering with what is a slow boil. I became intrigued to see just how it would end, and I was not disappointed. booming property, it is the house itself that becomes the “breadwinner”. The children remain in the home and the parents take turns to come to the house to raise the kids - a “bird’s nest custody”. Fi and Bram also rotate living in a separate flat when off duty. While they believe this modern family arrangement is best for the kids, their

The reader is left to wonder how well we really know our spouse? And do we equate the value of our house to the value of ourselves? As Fi says of the house she painstakingly remodeled, “if I had my time again I probably wouldn’t touch a thing. I’d concentrate on the humans. I’d re-purpose them before they destroyed themselves.”

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

Paul Lemmon is NSW Sport’s Masters Athlete of the Year Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club’s, Paul Lemmon, has been named NSW Sport’s Masters Athlete of the Year. Lemmon is one of the most decorated masters level surf lifesavers in the state and was honoured for his achievements over the past year, which included stints at state, national and international

championships, where he hauled in a massive tally of 28 gold medals, nine silver and seven bronze, in both pool and ocean events. Lemmon shares the honour with NSW Cycling’s, Geoff Stroker. Sport NSW Chairperson, Carolyn Campbell, congratulated all award winners.

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Central Coast Oztag players have five national title wins

“The quality of our category finalists was a credit to sport at all levels in NSW. “Each of our winners has excelled with sustained performances over the past 12 months and are a credit to their sport,” Campbell said. Source: Media release, Nov 18 Greg Campbell, Prism Communications

New Pathways for Junior Footballers Central Coast Football have joined with Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast United to provide a new pathway for junior players to rise from grassroots football to the professional leagues. The programs will be offered in four zone across the Central Coast, East, North, South and Central. After a round of trials, young

players may be recommended to join either the Junior Representative Leagues (U8s to U14s) or Football NSW’s Skill Acquisition Program (U9s to U12s). Both programs will start in February and offer coaching from FFA qualified coaches. The Central Coast Football Player Pathway was established in 2014 to assist with young players’ development, including coaching clinics and

other development programs. It aims to provide opportunities for players of all abilities to reach their potential and to identify players that might one day reach the highest representative level. The trials will be held at the Mariners Centre of Excellence and Soccer5s from November 30 to December 8. Source: Media Release, Nov 27 Central Coast Football

The Coast has a number of national title-holding teams after a myriad of wins at the Oztag Australian Championships

Central Coast Oztag players have returned from the 2019 Senior Australian Championships with a slew of titles. All up, the Coast placed second overall off the back of five national title wins, with just a single point separating the Coast from overall first place getter East Coast Dolphins. In the men’s competition, the

Men’s Opens, 40’s and 45’s took out titles. In the women’s competition, the Women’s Opens and 20’s took theirs. It’s a big win for Central Coast Oztag and builds upon the success of local juniors who played in their Australian Championships in October. In the junior competition, the Coast’s Girl’s 14’s and 15’s took

titles, while the 16’s were narrowly defeated by the East Coast Orcas in their title match. None of the Coast’s Boy’s sides took their titles but the 10’s, 11’s and 15’s all made it to their title matches. Source: Website, Nov 26 Oztag Australia: 2019 Senior and Junior Australian Championships Results pages Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Five riders share 11 championships The Central Coast Junior Motor Cycle Club rounded out its competition season for the year, when it hosted the 2019 Honda NSW Junior Track Championships at Somersby’s Allen Park on November 17. A total of 11 championship classes were contested but five riders stood in a class of their own, taking the 11 titles between them. Cameron Dunker from Kurri Kurri and Tom Drane from Forbes both won three classes, while Kempsey’s Jayden Holder and the Gold Coast’s Taylen Howard each picked up two. The Gold Coast’s Riley Nauta won the final class. The performance of Dunker was remarkable as he won all five rounds in all three classes in the 11’s to Under 13’s – a total of 15 race wins.

Tom Drane Photo: David Lamont

Some were all-the-way wins while in others, he had to work through the field after not-sogood starts. Drane had to work harder, winning 11 rounds along with three second placings in the 13

to Under 16’s. Drane’s only scare was in the two-stroke class when he fell in his opening race but remounted to finish sixth. A lesson there for all competitors, if you can remount

and finish a race, it means some points are gained. As it was, Drane won the remaining four rounds to take the overall victory. The two class wins for both Holder and Howard came from

one straight-out final and one decided over five rounds. The class Holder won over five rounds showed the benefit of consistency with eventual runner-up,Alexander Adamson, scoring three wins and a second, but a fall in his other round culled his hopes. The one win for Nauta will be long remembered as he and Noah Grabham could not be split by the track announcer as they crossed the line in the final. The riders pulled up on the track looking around for a verdict, which went in favour of Nauta by three one-thousandths of a second, thanks to the transponders. Third place getter, Sam Drane, was only metres behind them. With honours ‘shared’ between only five riders, there were plenty of disappointed riders who on reflection should

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still be pleased with their efforts. Among the older age brackets, Luke Bush, Jayden Rodgers, Cody Lewis, Rory Hutchinson and Michael West were all prominent in the action. Jake Paige was twice runnerup to Howard. Lachlan Russell, Alexander Adamson, Cody Wilby and Talon Cardinale were good despite the frustration of chasing Dunker, and Sam Drane was left with two third placings in the two closest finishers of the meeting. Winners of the support classes that did not attract enough entries for championship status were Lincoln Knight, Blaize Szabo and Blake Fairey. Source: Media release, Nov 18 Peter Baker, Central Coast Junior Motor Cycle Club

One-day finalists decided The finalists of Central Coast Cricket Association’s (CCCA) One-day First Grade Competition have been locked in, with Warnervale set to meet LisarowOurimbah, after the former beat Terrigal-Matcham in the decider. Warnervale started the deciding round in second position. It looked as though their chances of making the final were dashed on day one, when they were convincingly defeated by Narara-Wyoming, but they hit back in dramatic fashion on day two with a bonus point win over TerrigalMatcham to seal their finals berth. The loss ended TerrigalMatcham’s finals ambitions after they moved into contention on day one with a 55 run win

Lisarow-Ourimbah celebrating their win over Narara-Wyoming

over Southern Spirit. CCCA Publicity Officer, Garry Burkinshaw, said this year’s decider was one of the closest he had ever seen with a handful of teams having a shot at making it if they pulled out double wins over the two days. Warnervale was the prime

contender, but after faltering on day one, The Entrance moved into second position with 77 runs with a solid win over Northern Power. Knowing a victory on day two over Wyong would almost guarantee them a finals berth, The Entrance started strong

but suffered a surprise loss which saw them drop out of finals contention. With this, the door was ajar for Narara-Wyoming to steal an unlikely finals berth on the back of a bonus point win on day one over Warnervale. To make the final, Narara-

Wyoming would need to beat the undefeated LisarowOurimbah at Sohier Park. Not to be deterred, some excellent bowling from Mitch Wood 3/17 and Kieran Lawson 3/18, saw the much vaunted Lisarow-Ourimbah batting line-up dismissed for just 104, which was only achieved through good batting from youngster, Tyler Searle, at the death, who scored an unbeaten 29. Needing 105 for a finals berth, Narara-Wyoming were looking good at 0/25. However, the introduction of Matt Jones to the bowling attack changed the game completely. Jones ripped through the Narara-Wyoming batting lineup taking 6/11 off his 8 overs as the visitors were dismissed for just 52 and ending their finals dream.

Entering the weekend, Kincumber-Avoca had visions of making the final, however two poor batting performances saw them lose both their matches against Wyong and Northern Power, the latter who recovered from losing their match against The Entrance on day one, which ended their finals chances. “All in all, next weekend’s one-day final will be a fitting climax between two very good limited over teams. “Prior to that however, all teams will now move into the longer format of the season, with two day matches starting on Saturday,” Burkinshaw said. Source: Media release, Nov 24 Garry Burkinshaw, Central Coast Cricket Association Photo: Gary Sinclair

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Central Coast U12s to contest One-Day final The Central Coast will be looking to make a clean sweep of the Greater Hunter Area Under 12 Representative cricket competitions when they host Hunter Valley in the one-day final at Adcock Park on Sunday, December 1. Having already claimed the T20 title, the Central Coast will enter the final as favourites despite suffering a loss to Hunter Valley last Sunday, November 24. This was the first loss the team, coached by Stuart Owen, has suffered this season, with the Central Coast managing to

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Springfield’s Hylton Moore Park can now host baseball games at night

post just 82 runs. Bailey Chapman top scored with 23, while Ryan Hooke bowled well to take 2 wickets for just 9 runs off 4 overs. Before last week’s stumble, the batting line up has been ably led by Koby Smith, who posted a scintillating 68 of 58 balls two weeks ago against Lake Macquarie. Smith was again well supported in that match by Bailey Chapman, who made 44 off 41 balls. Source: Media Release, Nov 27 Central Coast Cricket Association Reporter, Ross Barry

Luke King wins all three races at Newcastle 500

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, joined members of the Central Coast Marlins Baseball Club to officially open the newly illuminated baseball field at Springfield’s Hylton Moore Park. Earlier this year sports grade flood lights were installed in blocks at the field after a decade long campaign from the Marlins bore fruit in the form of a funding package from the NSW Liberal Government, which was secured with assistance from Crouch off the back of a community petition. The new lights signal a new era for baseball on the Coast, allowing for night games to be played for the first time in the area. They also signal a major shakeup in operations for the Marlins, who now have more

options for scheduling training sessions and events. During the gathering on November 2, Crouch praised the Marlins for never faltering in their campaign. “Tonight, (November 2) a 10 year project came to fruition with the official opening of new floodlighting at Hylton Moore baseball field. “This field is now one of the best in NSW, it’s in such good

shape, we are even calling it Springfield International. “I want to thank the hundreds of Central Coast Marlins Baseball supporters who signed my petition which helped secure $234,450 from the NSW Liberal Government for the floodlights,” Crouch said. Source: Website, Nov 2 Adam Crouch MP

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Springfield’s racing superstar, Luke King, made it a clean sweep at the Newcastle 500. Held over the weekend of November 23-24, King overcame some slippery conditions on the first day to eventually win all three T86

races for the first clean sweep of the season and his first clean sweep ever. The last win was King’s fourth race win for the season. Championship Leader, Aaron Borg, took no chances, driving conservatively over the two days to clinch the title for 2019,

with King finishing runner up. King’s success comes hot on the heels of his recent success at the Bathurst 1000 Toyota 86 Racing Series with three podium finishes. Source: Website, Nov 27 Luke King Facebook page Reporter: Ross Barry

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Mariners’ 500th goal gives them their 1st home win of the season The Central Coast Mariners claimed their first home win of the Hyundai A-League season during Round 7, with a strong defensive effort keeping out Western United and ending a run of 38 games without a clean sheet. Milan Duric started on the bench while Kye Rowles and Danny DeSilva returned to the line-up, and Lewis Miller and Eunsun Kim came into the side for their starting league debuts. The game began at a tentative pace with neither side creating a clear-cut opening in the first 20 minutes. Western United keeper, Filip Kurto, had to look lively to race off his line to prevent Tommy Oar latching onto a long ball from defence, and on 25 minutes, Mariners’ keeper, Mark Birighitti was forced into a spectacular save to prevent Dario Jertec putting Western United ahead. From the resulting corner, Ziggy Gordon blocked Andrew Durante’s header on the line as the Mariners fought to keep Western at bay, and not long after, Birighitti again made a spectacular save, this time to keep out a stinging free-kick from Alessandro Diamanti. Link-up play from Diamanti and Besart Berisha helped create space for a pass to Panagiotis Kone at the back post, but with plenty of space, he smashed his effort well over the goal and the teams went in equal at the break. The break came at the right time for the hosts, and after forcing the ball into the Western

Lewis Miller, Giancarlo Gallifuocco and Eunsun Kim celebrating Gallifuocco’s goal

United half after the restart, they took the lead in the 49th minute. A cross from the left was half cleared by Andrew Calver to Giancarlo Gallifuocco on the edge of the box, and his firsttime strike was deflected past Kurto and in, handing the midfielder his first Hyundai A-League goal and the Mariners their 500th. United almost pulled a goal back moments later when Appiah found himself with room down the right wing to cross for Berisha, but he fired wide with the goal begging. The visitors continued to push for the equaliser. However, they found a resolute Mariners defence in fine form, with Miller slotting in perfectly at right back to the joy of the home faithful. Not content with their one goal advantage, the Mariners pushed for a second to give them a little breathing space, but were denied by a superb

diving save by Kurto again, as he took flight to keep out Jack Clisby’s curling effort from the top of the box. United had a chance to steal a point in the last five minutes after Diamanti won the ball back on the edge of the box, but once again, the Italian could not find the net, flashing a right footed strike wide of the post. The win sees the Mariners climb to sixth in the table, just a win behind Western United and preparations begin to take on Brisbane in round eight. Post-match Stajcic spoke about the importance of the Mariners’ youth development strategy and praised several young players who have been putting in work this season. Through Stajcic, Lewis Miller, Gianni Stensness and Sam Silvera, who are all scholarship players, all had their starting league debuts with the Mariners. All three played well, with Miller excelling at fullback after

a strong cameo role in Round 6, and the boss was full of praise for him post-match. “It was a big occasion, his first start in the A-League and I thought he did a fantastic job,” Stajcic said. “He’s such a powerful young kid on the ball and there was one run there in the second half where he got a little bit confident which is definitely a trait of his. “When he grows into a fully-

fledged senior player he’s going to be superb and with a few more games and a bit more maturity we will have a great platform to build this club around,” Stajcic continued. “Three quarters of this team are new to the squad, and today we had three scholarship players starting, so to have three kids on the field starting and doing so well for us is really important. “We are in the top six and we are certainly building a good foundation for the club to build on for the next period of time,” he said. Adding to the youth impact was Josh Nisbet’s introduction in the second half and he was crucial as the Mariners fought to keep their advantage with time winding down. “We have done a lot of work on getting the Mariners Academy back on track – all the team there, led by Ken Schembri and Nick Montgomery, are doing a great job and as a coaching team we are all working well together to help recruit and develop the players we believe have real

potential,” Stajcic added. Mariners’ Chairman, Mike Charlesworth, echoed Stajcic’s sentiments around the club’s youth program. “It’s great to see the first team be competitive again and congratulations to Alen and his staff,” Charlesworth said after Sunday’s win. “The Board and everyone involved at the club have all worked hard to get the club back on track and I am particularly pleased to see our young players come through the first team. “This is testimony to the great work now being done at the Mariners’ Academy. “Apart from being competitive and winning games, we have also set our sights on creating the A-League players of the future and I am pleased to say that we appear well on track to achieve this target in the coming years,” he said. Source: Website, Nov 23 Glen Barclay, Central Coast Mariners Media release, Nov 25 David Jordan, Central Coast Mariners

Northern Power strengthen grip on T20 Northern Power Orange continue to lead the way whilst defending premiers, Terrigal Matcham, move up the table, after Round 7 of the Women's T20 competition. In the Match of the Round, Northern Power Orange proved too strong for Warnervale Blue winning by three wickets at Wadalba to keep their unbeaten record intact. Terrigal Matcham moved into 3rd position with a comfortable seven wicket win over The Entrance at Kurraba Oval. Terrigal Matcham’s Ella Merritt was at her aggressive best hitting 12 boundaries at

the top of the order before retiring on 51. Narara Wyoming moved back into the top four with a seven wicket win over Norther Power White at Halekulani Oval, while Kincumber Avoca recorded

their second win of the year defeating an understrength Warnervale White side by 28 runs at Terrigal Haven. Source: Central Coast Cricket Association Website

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