Issue 222 of COAST Community News by Central Coast Newspapers

6 DECEMBER 2019

ISSUE 222

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Smoke, fire ... and now for summer

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Regional telecom provider, Central Telecoms, based at Erina, has been named Top Telco in Australia at the recent CRN Fast50, held in Sydney on November 21. With a growth of 101% for the 2018/19 financial year, Central Telecoms has made its debut on the CRN Fast50 (which is a listing for all tech companies, including Telcos), at number seven, making it the seventh fastest growing tech company in Australia as well as being the fastest growing Telco. Page 13

Editorial The Three Mile fire in full blaze Photo courtesy NSW Rural Fire Service

The Central Coast is still suffering under a pall of thick smoke as the Gospers Mountain and Three Mile blazes continue to burn, with communities in the region on high bushfire alert. Four Central Coast schools, Central Mangrove, Kulnura, Peats Ridge and Somersby Public Schools, were closed on December 5 due to the proximity of bushfires, with parents advised to check the Department of Education website daily for updates. The Gospers Mountain fire, which has been burning in the

Wollemi and Dharug National Parks for weeks, has now spread to more than 232,900 ha and was listed on the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website as being controlled, but updated to Emergency warning level on December 5. Closer to the Coast, the Three Mile Fire was on a Watch and Act warning level on December 5, having already burnt over 6,000 hectares of bushland in the Yengo and Dharug National Parks. RFS Community Liaison Officer, Matt Horwood, said the warning could well be upgraded to Emergency throughout the

day, with residents between Kulnura and Greengrove, including Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain and Upper Mangrove, advised to be prepared to take action at any time, and Lower Mangrove residents advised to activate their bushfire survival plans. Residents in nearby communities are advised to monitor conditions closely. Horwood said firefighters were at the mercy of weather conditions. “These fires are growing and the whole community needs to be aware that they could continue to spread,” he said.

“Weather has been delaying some of the back burns that we want to do. “Our first priority has to be life and property.” Horwood said backburns, which are burnt ahead of existing fires to remove fuel which could help them spread, were not to be confused with hazard burns, performed as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park at Calga remains on high alert, with all of its remaining animals relocated on December 4 as news came that the park could face spot fires from the north.

With most of the Park’s 300 animals having already been relocated over the past few weeks, Operations Manager and Owner, Tassin Barnard, took the decision that “even the too high risk to move” animals needed to be taken to safety. The last animals to go were the wallabies and emus, with as many of the wild animals as possible also contained and removed. With spot fires a very real possibility, staff were instructed on how to put them out by RFS volunteers on December 5. Continued P5

The Central Coast has produced many great champions and many great achievements over the past decade, but one statistic we take no pride in is being No. 1 in NSW for rates of domestic violence. Page 12

Sport

Vandals attack Little Tern colony The Little Tern colony at North Entrance’s Karagi Reserve has suffered a devastating blow after several nests and eggs were destroyed during a raid over the weekend.

The abandoned Little Tern chick in the care of ASRCC Photo: Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast

The Little Tern is considered endangered in NSW and is particularly sensitive to human disturbance when breeding. They nest on the ground and have been severely impacted by the human takeover of

nesting beaches, as parents are known to abandon chicks and eggs when stressed or threatened, making for a generally poor breeding rate for the species. In an effort to help preserve the North Entrance colony, the section of the reserve where they nest has been fenced off and large signs informing of the colony’s presence have been erected by Central Coast Council. However, according to Central

Coast Birding Group member, Luke Ullrich, that did not stop two children and one adult from entering the nesting ground on Sunday afternoon (December 1) and harassing several parents and chicks, destroying multiple nests and eggs in the process. Ullrich, who had gone to photograph the colony’s latest lot of chicks a few days earlier, was riding his bike along The Continued P25

The Lisarow Ourimbah Magpies have taken out the first piece of silverware of the 2019/20 cricket season with a five wicket win over Warnervale in the One-Day final played at Erina Oval on Sunday Page 39

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Young artist aims to raise $5000 for support service 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. “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. 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

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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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T 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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he Little Tern colony at North Entrance’s Karagi Reserve has suffered a devastating blow after several nests and eggs were destroyed during a raid over the weekend. The Little Tern is considered endangered in NSW and is particularly sensitive to human disturbance when breeding. They nest on the ground and have therefore been severely impacted by the human takeover of nesting beaches, as parents are known to abandon chicks and eggs when stressed or threatened, making for a generally poor breeding rate for the species. In an effort to help preserve the North Entrance colony, the section of the reserve where they nest has been fenced off and large signs informing of the colony’s presence have been

A Little Tern and chick from the North Entrance colony Photos: Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast

erected by Central Coast Council. However, according to Central Coast Birding Group member, Luke Ullrich, that did not stop two children and one adult from entering the nesting ground on Sunday afternoon (December 1) and harassing several parents and chicks, destroying multiple nests and eggs in the process. Ullrich, who had gone to photograph the colony’s latest lot of chicks a few days earlier, was riding his bike along The Entrance Channel when he witnessed the trio inside the nesting ground around 7pm. When he realised what they were doing he began shouting at them to leave and they quickly did, but the damage was already done. “It was gut wrenching really,” Ullrich said. “They were harassing the parents and chasing the chicks. “They were even

throwing the eggs at each other. “I couldn’t believe it,” he said. Ullrich said the colony was well known to locals with the space generally respected by residents, and its fencing and signage well maintained by Central Coast Council. He described the three intruders as a man possibly aged in his 30’s and two boys possibly aged between 12 and 15. He was unclear how long they had been terrorising the colony but was thankful that he was passing by. “It’s just so hard to get your head around that someone could do that. “There’s no way you can do that and not know that what you’re doing is wrong,” he said. Ullrich and other bird lovers and specialist organisations now fear for the health of the colony, with this incident having potentially wiped out a good portion of its next generation.

“Who knows what effect this will have long term? “I know of one chick that was abandoned and it’s possible there’s more, and there could also be some abandoned eggs. “It’s just awful,” Ullrich said. The abandoned chick is now in the care of Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast (ASRCC). ASRCC Coordinator, Cathy Gilmore, echoed Ullrich’s sentiments and said it was unthinkable that someone could do this, let alone condone children disrupting endangered wildlife. Central Coast Council and NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSW DPIE) have both been approached for comment. Spokespeople for both organisations have confirmed a full interagency investigation into the incident is underway.

In a statement, the Council spokesperson said Council was extremely disappointed in the alleged behaviour of the trio involved. “Council has a longstanding practice of erecting temporary fencing and warning signs each breeding season to help protect the critically endangered Little Terns. “During these periods, the animals are monitored by dedicated community volunteers. “Council and The NSW DPIE both encourage any residents who witnessed the incident to contact the Environment Line on 131 555 to provide any additional information that may help with investigations,” the spokesperson said. The NSW DPIE spokesperson said the Department was shocked by the reports of intentional damage to the North Entrance Little Tern colony. “NSW DPIE is working with Central Coast

Council to investigate the incident and is calling on the public to come forward if they have any information on the alleged incident. “Little Terns rely on the public to protect them by staying clear of marked nesting areas and keeping their dogs and vehicles well away. “The Little Tern is listed under NSW legislation as endangered, so every nesting area is important to securing their future in NSW. “Offenders who harm or attempt to harm them could face significant fines under the Biodiversity Conservation Act,” they said.

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Source: Website, Dec 1 Cathy Gilmore, Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast Interview, Dec 2 Luke Ullrich, Central Coast Birders Media Statements, Dec 2-3 Central Coast Council Media NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Dilon Luke, Journalist

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The abandoned Little Tern chick in the care of ASRCC Photo: Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast

The Little Tern is considered endangered in NSW and is particularly sensitive to human disturbance when breeding. They nest on the ground and have been severely impacted by the human takeover of

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Premier forecasts reforms “supercharging” the economy on the Central Coast Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said the “devil will be in the detail” of yet more planning reforms announced by Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, in her State of the State address on November 27. Outlining the Government’s “vision to boost the timeliness, certainty and transparency of the State’s planning system”, Berejiklian said further reforms would focus on creating jobs and “supercharging” the economy in regions such as the Central Coast. But details of just what those reforms would be remain sketchy. “Another day, another announcement that the State Government is changing planning controls in NSW,” Cr Matthews said. “Here at Council, we are still coming to terms with what the new Local Planning Panel will mean and it is unclear what these changes really are.” Berejiklian said the current system did not give investors certainty.

“Some planning proposals are taking years to determine and there are too many layers of bureaucracy, which is unacceptable,” she said. “Under the new reforms, we will deliver the simplest and most effective planning system in Australia that creates thousands of jobs and improves the way people live and work, right across the State.” Berejiklian said a focus would be to centralise jobs in regions, including the Central Coast, which see thousands of commuters travel out of the area each day for work. But Cr Matthews said Council was also committed to delivering more jobs and opportunities for the growing community and was developing an Economic Development Strategy to help do that. “We must all work together, Council, the State Government and business, hand in hand with the community, if this region is going to move forward and meet the needs of our growing population as prescribed by the State Government, now and in the

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future,” she said. Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, said the reforms would include mandatory e-planning reports for councils and the creation of new “hubs” across the state to make sure people can live in communities close to their work. They would be introduced to the planning system over coming months to slash assessment timeframes, reduce red tape and fast-track

projects in high growth areas, he said. “This is about demystifying and restoring confidence in the planning system so we can get on with the job of delivering fantastic new places right across NSW,” Stokes said. “We have already made significant changes to the planning system over the past few years and these changes will keep driving our state forward.”

NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said any strategy offering an opportunity to create jobs and wealth and reduce the need for the Coast’s skilled workers to travel out of the region for work was welcome. “All levels of government need to work together for viable solutions to cater for the projected population growth on the Coast,” Martin said. “The benefit of a hub strategy, I like to call it a smart city strategy, is that it encourages investment into our region which provides career pathways for the jobs of the future, particularly in emerging sectors such as professional services, high tech and food innovation. “Hopefully, this strategy will help to resolve the Coast’s youth unemployment rates, which are still the fourth worst in the state, by providing career pathways for the young. “The entire community benefits from such a strategy, including families and ancillary lifestyle services.”

It is well documented that Generation Z wants to make a difference in the world and they want to do it by being personally fulfilled, being passionate about their work and making big decisions.

George Stevens, is the new owner of Plus Fitness West Gosford and completely embodies this vision. George is a young man who has taken control of his future and has become Plus Fitness’ youngest ever franchise owner, after working in the gym for the last two years. He has a purposeful plan to build a community of people focused on health and wellbeing. For him, this is not about the number of members but the quality of the service provided and on focused outcomes. George, a former student of St Edwards College, has developed his interest in personal wellbeing over the past 2 years. He has fast-tracked his professional qualifications and set his own goals to become a business owner in one

of the largest growing industries in Australia. He has a passion for supporting people of all ages to take a proactive approach towards their health and wellbeing. Members from 14 to 80+ years old are encouraged into the gym and are guided through their fitness journeys to ensure the best possible outcomes based on their personal goals. George has also employed local staff members who are in the Gen Z age range to demonstrate his objective to

give others opportunities and grow their skills. Hamish and Bonny Johnstone, previous owners of the Franchise, said: “George is the perfect choice to take this gym forward and keep it aligned to the member’s needs and the growth of the area, we have no doubt it will be a huge success”. George is focused on building a social and modern culture with his forward-thinking ideas to develop a more inclusive and collaborative environment in a gym that welcomes

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Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President, Linda Scott, said councils agreed with government on improving transparency, timeliness and certainty, but it should not come at the cost of reducing the capacity of councils to ensure quality developments and protect the amenity of communities. “Councils are absolutely committed to working with the State Government to develop changes that will improve the planning system, but this announcement provides little detail about how that would happen and there has been no consultation with councils,” she said. Source: Media release, Nov 27 Premier’s Department Speech transcript, Nov 27 State of the State address, Premier Gladys Berejiklian Interview, Nov 28 NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin Media release, Dec 2 LGNSW Media statement, Dec 3 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Reporter: Terry Collins

all those who want to improve or maintain great lifestyles. He is a young man who lives and breathes clean living and has a passion to share his knowledge and motivation with others who want to make a difference for themselves. George said: “With the significant impact of declining mental health rates and the evidence that physical exercise can deliver immense benefits for individuals, the gym is a great place to start, maintain or restart your journey, as well as the other benefits of being with like-minded people who all share a passion”. As the last point, George is keen to support other local business owners as they are a part of growing our Central Coast community, which has a great future ahead. Collaboration is key. You are all welcome to pop in anytime, talk to George or a member of his team, explore the website or join the Facebook and Instagram pages to keep in touch and join the community.

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With the Central Coast Council elections less than a year away, Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has thrown her support behind a call for help from the State government in encouraging more women to run for council. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has joined with the Country Women’s Association of NSW, Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA), ALGWA NSW and Women for Election Australia, in calling for the Government to introduce law reform to provide access to superannuation for local government councillors if

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elected in 2020. “We are now just one year away from the next Local Government election and it would be fantastic to see more women on the Central Coast throw their hat in the ring to represent their community,” Cr Matthews said. “Historically, women have been under represented on councils, yet local communities are likely to be better served if there is greater diversity in community leadership. “Here on the Coast we are making great strides, with 40% of our elected Councillors being women. “That is higher than the current national average of

35%. “With two women in the key elected leadership roles at Central Coast Council, now is the time to make a stand and deliver more female representation in Local Government.” LGNSW President, Linda Scott, said the number of women candidates in NSW council elections statewide lags well behind other states and actually declined at the last round of local government elections. “Government at all levels should reflect the communities they represent, and the numbers tell us we have a long way to go in NSW,” she said.

Country Women’s Association of NSW President, Stephanie Stanhope, said the organisations had jointly written to the Premier asking her to take action to increase the number of women who nominate and renominate for council elections. ALGWA NSW President, Cassandra Coleman, said a key barrier that women faced was a lack of appropriate financial compensation, such as access to superannuation. “Many women already have big workloads that are often unpaid and are unwilling to take on more work with insufficient remuneration,” she said.

“We are calling for the NSW Government to introduce law reform to provide access to superannuation for local government councillors if elected in 2020. “These changes would be especially relevant for women, who often take time out of the workforce to care for family members, resulting in lower superannuation levels.” ALGWA National President, Marianne Saliba, said the groups were also calling for government to fund an evidence based education campaign, based on the success of other states, to encourage more women to nominate before the end of

2019. “A key reason people run for council is to make a difference in their local community,” she said. “Women have a lot to offer, as proven by the hard working female councillors and mayors across our state, and the government needs to act to enable more women to nominate so that councils better reflect the communities they represent.” Source: Media release, Nov 28 LGNSW Media statement, Dec 3 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews

Community Environment Network UPCOMING EVENTS: Sustainable Saturdays

CEN YOUTH PRESENTS: ‘STEPS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE’

Living Systems The recent catastrophic fire conditions have highlighted the deep disconnect we have with nature and lack of understanding of our interdependency with this living system, of which we are a part. This ignorance at all levels of our complex societies, has detached the connection between deforestation leading to soil erosion and without the “deep root of trees to bring moisture from deep underground eventually replenishing the atmospheric moisture from our oceans, the droughts tend to be longer and drier,” as described by Charles Eisenstein in his book Climate a New Story. He describes how deforestation results in higher clouds, which produce less rainfall in total but in greater intensity, aggravating the drought/ flooding cycle. This living system also includes our wildlife, such as our Koala’s, whose interdependent relationship with native eucalyptus trees are vital for other wildlife and so any catastrophic change to their population can trigger an ecological chain reaction. That’s why we are in a critical stage in human civilisation and why more than ever, we need to protect our Coastal Open Space System (COSS) and native forests from being cleared. Also, continue to protect our biodiversity, essential for the resilience of our living system, such as Porters Creek Wetland on our Central Coast, so it is not only protected but thriving. Join us at our monthly Sustainable Saturday’s to Protect, Reconnect and Regenerate our living human communities so dependent on a healthy ‘living system’. Hale Adasal CEN Chairperson

Our Community Environment YOUTH Network have over the past few months been developing the following: ‘Steps Towards a Sustainable Future’ - as an easy guide for members of our Central Coast community and beyond to act in building a sustainable future. I’m so proud to be sharing their first major project with you. Protect, Reconnect,

Regenerate are the main themes that all the steps cover, including the following categories: Native Trees & Plant Based Foods; Transport; Storytelling; Reduce Reuse Recycle and Renewable Energy. To read more and all the steps you can take, please see CEN website under Youth Projects. Hale Adasal CEN Chair

CEN NETWORKING NIGHT AND BAT AWARD WINNERS

When: Sat 7th December, 2019, 9am to 1pm Where: CEN Office, Ourimbah Our December Sustainable Saturdays on 7 December will be gifts of kindness to one another and our living earth as we team up with our local Amnesty Write for Rights event and write letters to protect our local natural habitats and defend those throughout the world who are doing the same. When we think globally as the earth knows no boundaries when it comes to our natural habitat and we act locally to protect our natural wonders to keep our air and water clean and our living communities safe from harm. We also act buying and sharing native plants encouraging through our CEN nursery to give gifts that keep giving. Join us won’t you. Everyone is welcome at your local Community Environment Network, Central Coast

Wildplant Community Nursery When: Saturday 7th December 2019, 9am to 1pm Where: CEN Office, off Brush Road, Ourimbah We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Current specials on wetland plants. Cash or Credit Card. Location: Brush road, Ourimbah Best access is via Brush Road – Turn into Brush Road from Shirley Street and as you start to drive up the hill turn left into the laneway and follow it along to parking and our driveway - look for the Plant Sale signs.

Phosphorous Awareness Week

Thursday night was CEN’s End of Year get-together where we celebrated together the achievements of this past year. We also presented the 2019 Be a Team (BAT) Awards and CEN Staff gave a brief update on their activities for the year. The 2019 winners were ost outstanding all-rounder “BAT” Award - Gary •M Blaschke for his dedicated work with Disabled Surfers Association, Coal-ash Community Alliance and as a vocal spokesperson on local issues.

ost outstanding community based organisation •M - Grow Urban Shade Trees (GUST), founders Melissa Chandler, Debbie Sunartha and Jennifer Wilder for their tireless work promoting the benefits of trees and community planting events. • R ookie of the year - Justin Estreich, for his inspirational marine debris clean ups across the Central Coast for Sea Shepherd and bringing people together in these events. • B est 12th person - Carla Roberts for her dedication and commitment to Wildlife ARC caring for injured native animals for more than 30 years

P-Week (2nd – 8th December, 2019) is to raise awareness about excess nutrients in our local waterways, which can be harmful for native plants, animals, and can cause algal outbreaks and eutrophication. Excess nutrients can come from sources such as detergents, fertilisers, animal & human waste, and many more! Waterwatch will hold a P-Day event for existing Waterwatch volunteers and anyone new who would like to find out more about nutrients in their local waterways. When: Thursday 5 December, 2019 VENUE: Terrigal Scout Hall, Willoughby Rd, Terrigal COST: Free Lunch will be provided on the day! Bookings by Wednesday 3rd Dec 2019 Contact: Waterwatch on Ph 4349 4757 or email: waterwatch@cen.org.au if you require any further information P-Day is coordinated by the Community Environment Network’s Waterwatch program and supported by Central Coast Council

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre January Talks and Workshops – these events will be available at www.ccmdc.org.au/events to register by mid-December. • Marine Art Workshops: 7th January and 23rd January • Rockpool Rambles: 9th January and 17th January • Expert Talks: Shark Behaviour 10th January • Expert Talks: Rocky Shores 24th January • Shark Awareness School: 16th January

The Community Environment Network (CEN) is an alliance of individuals and groups that work for ecologically sustainable development.

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Skipping Level 1 water restrictions could save 480 million litres Councillor Greg Best will try for the fourth time to tighter water restrictions on the Coast when he brings a rescission motion to Central Coast Council’s December 9 meeting. If the rescission motion is successful, he will put a new motion in another attempt to convince his fellow councillors to skip Level 1 and go straight to Level 2 restrictions when Mangrove Creek Dam falls to 50% capacity, probably in mid to late summer. The water level in the dam on December 2 was 53.6 percent. Cr Best wants Council to recognise the “precarious situation” being faced around “our dwindling water supplies” in what he calls a water supply emergency. Under the Water Wise Rules which apply at present, watering, including with sprinklers and irrigation systems, is allowed any day before 10am and after 4pm and everyone is encouraged to use no more than 150 litres per person per day. Level 1 restrictions would see fixed hoses and sprinklers banned, but hand held hoses with a trigger nozzle and drip

irrigation systems are able to be used any day before 10am and after 4pm. Level 2 restrictions would limit the use of hand held hoses with nozzles to one hour a day, three days a week, during designated hours. Cr Best said going to Level 2 water restrictions would reduce water consumption by 10%, representing tens of millions of litres of valuable drinking water in just the next few months. “Over the Christmas New Year period, this would save us about 480 million litres which is a huge amount by anyone’s measure,” he said. “Sydney Water has recently moved to Level 2 water saving measures ahead of their agreed trigger levels, and Hunter Water also now is in restrictions for the first time in 25 years. “It is important for our community to understand that the Central Coast’s Level 2 is nowhere near as restrictive as Sydney’s Level 2 and still allows for the washing of cars and watering of gardens using hoses with control nozzles. “Simple measures such as this with a growing population of some 350,000 residents can

Water levels at Mangrove Creek Dam are hovering around the 53.6% mark

make such a difference.” Cr Best’s previous motions on the matter on September 9 and 25 were deferred, and when it went to Council again on November 11, his motion was lost and Council decided to refer the water level restriction trigger levels to the Water Advisory Committee for consideration. “The community will judge this Council harshly if we do not show leadership on this crucial issue,” he said.

“It is not good enough for this Council to repeatedly refer this issue to a committee that was not even formed and then, subsequently, refer it to a committee that hasn’t even met and is unlikely to even meet this year,” he said. “Furthermore, even if the committee does meet, its findings will not be able to be reported for a Council decision until, at the earliest, midFebruary 2020. “This will be after millions of

litres of drinking water have literally gone down the drain. “We have no choice but to act now.” However, Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said the community had answered the call to help conserve water. “There have been calls for Council to move to water restrictions now but this is not necessary at this time as our residents are resilient, resourceful and responsible water users,” she said. “Thanks to their ongoing conservation efforts, our dam levels are holding steady.” Meanwhile, with a hot dry summer ahead, Council is urging residents and businesses to continue the water saving efforts that have helped delay the introduction of water restrictions. Council’s Director, Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, said thousands of people had visited the council’s online water usage calculator since its Live to 150L campaign was launched in September. “On current usage, this represents a saving of three buckets of water each day for every person,” Loader said. “It’s been heartening to see

how the community has engaged with the water conservation message, which complements Council’s work of ensuring the ongoing security of our water supply,” he said. Loader said Council had several major projects underway to help ease the water situation. These include: construction to begin in early 2020 on the $61M Mardi to Warnervale pipeline, to service the growing northern corridor and increase the region’s capacity to transfer water between the Coast and the Hunter region; design work has begun on a $27.4M upgrade of the Mardi water treatment plant, increasing its capacity and establishing it as the principal source of the Coast’s drinking water supply; and, an innovative mains cleaning program which minimises water wastage and improves water quality has been undertaken. Source: Interview & Email, Nov 29 Councillor Greg Best Media release, Dec 2 Central Coast Council Agenda item 9.2 Central Coast Council meeting, Dec 9 Journalists: Sue Murray and Terry Collins

Smoke, fire ... and now for summer From P1 The Australian Reptile Park is fire-ready with evacuation plans in place. Park Director, Tim Faulkner, said the team had been working closely with representatives from the Rural Fire Service (RFS), since mid-November. “We are well-prepared, highly organised and informed with dedicated staff, fire safety

procedures and evacuation plans in place, if it comes to that,” Faulkner said. “If and when the fire threat comes too close, our top priority will be to relocate our koalas, then other animals in our care are categorised into evacuation phases. “Thanks to incredible support and instruction from the RFS, we are confident in our decision in staying calm and not

evacuating too early.” Health authorities warn that Coast residents could be at risk as light winds and a series of overnight temperature inversions continue to trap smoke and ash in the Brisbane Water basin and across the broader Central Coast. “If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath

or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice,” Dr Peter Lewis from Central Coast Local Health District said. The RFS has also advised residents to keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke from entering their homes, to ensure pets are protected and, if driving through smoke, to slow down, keep windows up and turn

headlights on. Conditions could escalate with more dry weather and higher temperatures predicted in coming weeks and no rain in sight. Gosford has so far recorded just 70 millimetres of rain in the final three months of 2019 compared with an historical average of around 280 millimetres.

Source: Media release, Nov 20 Australian Reptile Park Department of Education website, Dec 5 Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park Facebook page, Dec 5 Media statement, Dec 5 Dr Peter Lewis, Central Coast Local Health District Interview, Dec 5 Matt Horwood, RFS Reporter: Terry Collins

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NSW Greens’ Senator Mehreen Faruqi has accused the major parties of betraying the Central Coast by voting down a Greens’ motion calling for “genuine community consultation” on Asset Energy’s plan to conduct seismic testing off the region’s coastline. The motion, voted down on December 2, expressed concern that Asset Energy and its partners could lodge their Environmental Plan over the holiday period, restricting genuine community participation. It called on the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) to extend the consultation period to sixty days if a plan is lodged over the holidays. Asset Energy is preparing an environmental plan for proposed seismic blasting to detect oil or gas to be conducted under Petroleum Exploration Permit (PEP 11) for 4,500 square kilometres off the coast, between Newcastle and Manly. Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate, Katy Gallagher, spoke against the motion, saying Labor did not agree that the Senate should be directing the independent

regulator in its assessment processes. “We do support rigorous safety and environmental assessments that consider whether impacts and risks are acceptable on the basis of independent, scientific advice,” Gallagher said. “We also believe that science and consultation, including from the community, should be at the heart of NOPSEMA's decision-making processes. “However, this can undermine the independence of the regulator. “We supported the Senate inquiry into seismic testing because we understand there are concerns from the community.” Faruqi said the motion had been a “very reasonable

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request to give the community a genuine say on “this environmentally devastating project”. “Labor says they stand with the community, but every time the issue has come (up) in the Federal Parliament, they buckle and sit with the Liberals and Nationals,” she said. “The community won’t tolerate politicians who say one thing and then do another. “The local community is firmly against this proposal and is deeply concerned that the Environmental Plan will be sneakily lodged during the holiday period, denying the time to properly scrutinise it. “I cannot fathom how Labor and the Coalition could argue with the premise that the community should be given a fair go to have their say on the plan. “Seismic testing poses a huge risk to marine animals and the environment. “The Greens will continue to stand with the community and against the fossil fuel lobby’s offshore drilling proposals which will accelerate the climate crisis.” Community group Save Our Coast has expressed disappointment at the failure of the motion. “It is disappointing and distressing to think that a plan for extension of PEP 11, including seismic testing and/ or drilling, that affects our coast and therefore our wellbeing and way of life, could be sneaked through during the Christmas period”, Save Our Coast founder, Natasha Deen, said. “We simply requested that plans for offshore mining not be released during the Christmas/New Year period, or at the very least, that an extension of public comment be granted if they are. “We are thankful to Senator Faruqi for championing our cause,but are very disappointed that there was no support forthcoming from any other parties for what was really a

very simple request. David Abrahams, Central Coast Convenor of Save Our Coast, said “if the plan was released over the holiday period many people would miss an opportunity to have a say. “The sad fact is that the major parties seem hell bent on establishing a new Bass Straight off our beaches. “This is outrageous and locals expect to have their say,” Abrahams said. "Seismic testing and drilling and the resulting gas wells would affect people’s enjoyment of the Coast for decades to come, accelerate climate damage and directly affect our thriving tourism and fisheries industries.” Save Our Coast has collected 55,000 signatures on a petition opposing seismic testing or drilling for gas and has hosted many events collectively attended by thousands. Source: Media release, Dec 2 Senator Mehreen Faruqi Hansard transcript, Dec 2 Senate sitting Media release, Dec 3 Save Our Coast

Call for all government agencies to recognise the Central Coast as a stand alone region Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is calling on all government agencies to follow the lead of the Rural Fire Service in ensuring that the Central Coast is recognised as a stand alone region and community. The Rural Fire Service has confirmed that it will issue warnings specifically for the Central Coast in future emergencies from 2021. Clr Matthews would like to see the Bureau of Meteorology follow suit, along with other government agencies, including those aligned with health and education. She said the recent fire emergency had brought to light the lack of recognition and identity for the Central Coast and this needed to change. “We had the situation where a catastrophic fire warning was issued but nowhere did it say ‘Central Coast’,” Clr Matthews said. “This caused confusion in the

community as to whether it applied to us, and that is the last thing you need in an emergency. “I am pleased that the RFS, who have been doing an amazing job during this unprecedented bushfire threat, has recognised this and will be changing warnings in the future. “I call on other agencies to follow suit and recognise us as the important region that we are.” Clr Matthews said that some grant funding applications classed the Coast as Regional, while others classed us as Greater Sydney or even the Hunter, and she would like to see the region recognised “across the board”. Source: Media statement & interview, Nov 26 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media release, Nov 29 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Reporter: Terry Collins

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OUR OURNATIONAL NATIONALDROUGHT DROUGHT RESPONSE RESPONSEPLAN PLAN These newnew actions actions build build on steps on steps already already In some In some regions regions the the drought drought has has been been going going These taken, taken, including: including: for years. for years. ThatThat is why is why the Morrison the Morrison Government Government continues continues to deliver to deliver additional additional drought drought support, support, mostmost recently recently withwith two-year two-year interest interest freefree loans loans for for farmers farmers and and smallsmall businesses businesses that that are reliant are reliant on on agriculture. agriculture. These These loansloans will give will give breathing breathing space space to farmers to farmers whowho needneed helphelp getting getting through through the drought the drought nownow and and prepare prepare for the for future. the future. We are We injecting are injecting cashcash into into drought-affected drought-affected ruralrural communities communities withwith newnew funds funds for local for local roads, roads, schools, schools, early early learning learning centres, centres, andand community community projects. projects. We have We have also also secured secured an agreement an agreement withwith the the South South Australian Australian Government Government to get to up gettoup to 100 100 gigalitres gigalitres of water of water for the for Southern the Southern Murray-Darling Murray-Darling Basin Basin to grow to grow fodder. fodder.

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Rock fishers now required to wear life jackets Rock fishers are now legally required to wear life jackets in high risk locations on the Central Coast or risk a $100 onthe-spot fine, but the Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW says uncertainties over the suitability of different jackets needs to be resolved. State Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, said the Central Coast Council local government area had been officially declared a high risk area under the Rock Fishing Safety Act after it opted in to utilise the laws to improve safety. She said Council now became eligible for a grant of up to $30,000 to support implementation, including rock fishing safety signage, education and awareness. “Rock fishers make up a small but passionate part of the fishing community and, while an enjoyable pastime for many, it is one of the most dangerous sports in Australia,” she said. “Tragically, about eight people on average lose their lives each year while rock fishing in NSW.

“Anyone rock fishing or helping others to rock fish along high risk locations on the Central Coast will now be required to wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.” Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, congratulated Council for opting in to the important public safety initiative to improve rock fishing safety, especially during the forthcoming busy summer period. “The Central Coast boasts a beautiful coastline but there is no doubt that we also have some dangerous rock fishing locations and the mandatory lifejacket laws will now apply in these areas, from Patonga to Frazer Park,” Crouch said. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, said a moratorium on the issuing of fines will apply

until July 1, 2020, to allow rock fishers to be made aware of the new rule. “Under the Rock Fishing Safety Act, enforcement is the responsibility of councils, the NSW Police Force, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (Fisheries) and National Parks and Wildlife Service,” he said. “Following the moratorium, anyone failing to wear a certified Australian Standards lifejacket while rock fishing in declared high risk locations will risk a $100 on-the-spot-fine.” But Fishing Alliance Safety Officer, Malcolm Poole, said Australian Standards certified lifejackets were made for a variety of water sports, and not all were suitable for rock fishing. “In any case, it should be all about water safety awareness,”

he said. “People need to understand the risks and hazards. “Some rocks are safe to fish on and some aren’t. “There are a lot of complexities around rock fishing and there needs to be a big public awareness campaign, and the $30,000 Council is eligible for is not nearly adequate. “It seems like the State Government is trying to put the responsibility back on to councils.” Poole said there needed to be more clarity on the suitability of life jackets and buoyancy vests from overseas. “People are buying them online,” he said. He said a report on the subject had been announced in 2018 but no results had been made available. “Other things come into play too,” he said. “Footwear and clothing are all part of the equation.” Source: Media release, Nov 29 State Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock Interview, Dec 5 Malcolm Poole, Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW

Council is now accepting unlimited household e-waste Central Coast Council is now accepting unlimited quantities of household e-waste that can be dropped at all three of its waste management facilities for free. The change has come about following 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 is 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. “E-waste collected at Council’s 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 separates high quality raw materials for reuse. “All data on devices is destroyed during the dismantling process.” Source: Media release, Nov 18 Central Coast Council Media

Huge Central Coast sanctuary for all native flora and fauna proposed Ourimbah and Strickland State Forests and Dharag, Popran and Brisbane Water National Parks, have been suggested as possible sites for a plan to create a huge Central Coast sanctuary for all native flora and fauna. The plan has been put forward by Pearl Beach resident, Dr Van Davy, as a submission to Central Coast Council’s Draft Biodiversity Strategy. “I hope this sanctuary would become a national research centre of Sanctuary Science and Practice,” Davy said. “I propose the centre be attached to an urgently needed Central Coast focussed and managed public Central Coast University, which would be independent of government

and corporations.” Council’s Director, Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said the draft strategy was the first single strategy combining the progress of former Gosford and Wyong Councils in conservation planning and it presented a scientifically robust roadmap for the future of the biodiversity of the region. “The draft strategy highlights the roles that Council plays to support biodiversity as a land use planning authority, a community leader and a major landholder and land manager,” Cox said. Davy envisages that the sanctuary he proposes would definitely include Yengo, Dharag, Popran and Brisbane Water National Parks. “Probably the sanctuary

should also include Onley, MacPherson, Ourimbah and Stickland State Forests,” he said. “Then possibly, the Glenning Valley, Ridgeway, Kincumba Mountain, MacMasters fire trail, Bouddi Peninsula and National Park could be added too.” The submission said there should be large areas of these public lands where experts advise and oversee to ensure such things as koala friendly habitats, corridors linking each large area to create safe habitat for all native species, total elimination of all feral animals and ongoing maintenance, including modern IT protected fencing, for a feral free environment. He said there should be signage containing historic and

conservation information and smart-IT gates which would permit people to enter and observe, learn and enjoy the natural areas. “In recent months we have heard alarming predictions about global warming consequences to humans and that hundreds of our beloved flora and fauna face extinction,” Davy said. “Rather than address this problem, the NSW Government proposes to sell off, which means privatise, our State Forests to corporations who want to make a dollar. “Both the NSW and federal governments are to pursue a series of policies that will further desecrate our unique and coast fragile environment such as oil/gas drilling, oil rigs, more coal mining, coal fired

power stations, fracking for gas, and an uncapped let-‘errip population policy. “The only way to successfully fight this multi pronged assault on the Central Coast is to have a people-generated Central Coast Plan, supported by the people and spearheaded by a gutsy Council prepared to argue the case.” Davy said his idea of a sanctuary and research centre was an example of a necessary and new regenerative industry which would employ hundreds of workers. “It could lead to opportunities to trial work experience schemes for those on Newstart or other Centrelink benefits as well as more advance training schemes for TAFE or university students,” he said. “The idea of a sanctuary is

not a project with a finish date. “There’s the possibility of trialling a raft of new policies in addition to satisfying our desire to reverse the rapid rush to extinction of many species.” Now that the public exhibition period for the draft strategy has closed, Davy’s submission, together with others, will be considered by Council’s Environment and Planning Department to formulate the final draft of the Biodiversity Strategy to be presented to a future Council meeting for adoption. Source: Email, Nov 20 Dr Van Davy, Pearl Beach Media release, Sep 12 Scott Cox, Director Environment and Planning, Central Coast Council Reporter: Sue Murray

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

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Vandals attack Little Tern colony Vandals attack Little Tern colony

Woolworths exchange contracts for Hilltop Park location

Eight community projects receive coal mine royalties

The Little Tern colony at North Entrance’s Karagi Reserve has suffered a devastating blow after several nests and eggs were destroyed during a raid over the weekend.

Landcorp NSW (formerly named Lirun Developments) has confirmed that it has recently exchanged contracts with Woolworths for a site on Sparks Rd in the Hilltop Park residential

Eight community projects will share in almost $50,000 under the 2019 Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program.

Marquart calls fellow councillors hypocrites over climate change Central Coast Councillor, 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,

Labor and Liberal vote against Future of promised skate Drinking Water Catchments park at Lake Munmorah still Protection Bill unknown Greens NSW spokesperson on A “conflicting situation” has Mining, Coal and Coal Seam arisen over a promised skate park Gas, Abigail Boyd, has described at Lake Munmorah. the recent defeat of the party’s Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill 2019

The abandoned Little Tern chick in the care of ASRCC

A Little Tern and chick from the North Entrance colony

Photos: Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast New Chamber President says erected by Central Coast throwing the eggs at “Who Air knows what In a statement, the Council to investigate Little Tern Call he to tighten water restrictions Consent to operate B’n’B Council. each other. effect this will have long Council incident and is calling colony at North “wespokesperson need to the think big for the Council was on the public to come be debated at Norah However, according property “I couldn’t believe it,” term?Head refusedsaid Entrance’s to Karagi town” Budgewoi Sailing Club extremely disappointed forward if they have “I know of one chick Reserve has suffered to Central Coast Birding he said. Ullrich said the colony that was abandoned and in the alleged behaviour any information on the a devastating Greg blow Group Councillor Bestmember, will Luke try Norah Head residents haveof theThe new president of Wyong trio involved. alleged incident. after several nests Ullrich, that did not was well known to locals it’s possible there’s more, stop two children and and there could also beAir “Council has ofa Commerce, “Little Terns rely on the with the space generally forandtheeggs fourthweretime, at Council’s a reprieve from a noisy Chamber Matt one adult from entering respected by residents, some abandoned eggs. longstanding practice public to protect them by destroyed during a the nesting ground erecting temporary staying clear of marked next meeting, to tighten water B’n’B property when is leading a team with big and its fencing and “It’s just awful,”Central Ullrich of Lusted, raid over the on Sunday afternoon signage well maintained said. fencing and warning nesting areas and weekend. restrictions to Level 2 on Council knocked backsigns plans the administrative (December 1) the and Coast eachto become breeding keeping their dogs and by Central Coast Council. The abandoned chick away. He described the consent is now in theat care of The Little Tern is harassing several parents development Central Coast. theseason hubtoofhelp theprotect northvehicles and well “second city” “The Little Tern is listed Seabird the critically endangered considered endangered and chicks, destroying three intruders as a man Australian multiple nests and eggs Little Terns. under NSW legislation possibly aged in his 30’s Rescue Central Coast in NSW and is particularly November 25 meeting. of the Central Coast, along with a in the process.

“During these periods, as endangered, so every and two boys possibly (ASRCC). sensitive to human Ullrich, who had gone theareas animals 2258, are monitored is important Regional Chronicle focuses news12specifically relatingCoordinator, to post code 2259, nesting 2261, area 2262, agedon between and 15. disturbance Wyong when ASRCC to The photograph by dedicated community to securing their future in breeding. & 2263. full articlesthe and more can be seen our website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au He was unclear how on Cathy Gilmore, echoed NSW. They nest on the ground colony’s latest lot of long they had been Ullrich’s sentiments and volunteers. “Offenders who “Council and The NSW and have therefore been chicks a few days earlier, terrorising the colony but said it was unthinkable severely impacted by was riding his bike along was thankful that he was that someone could do DPIE both encourage any harm or attempt to The Entrance Channel harm them could face residents who witnessed passing by. this, let alone condone the human takeover of disrupting the incident to contact significant fines under the nesting beaches, as when he witnessed the “It’s just so hard to get children the Environment Line on Biodiversity Conservation parents are known to trio inside the nesting your head around that endangered wildlife. abandon chicks and ground around 7pm. someone could do that. Central Coast Council 131 555 to provide any Act,” they said. Source: When he realised what information eggs when stressed or “There’s no way you and NSW Department additional Website, Dec 1 threatened, making for a they were doing he began can do that and not know of Planning, Industry that may help with Cathy Gilmore, Australian the Seabird Rescue Central generally poor breeding shouting at them to leave that what you’re doing is and Environment investigations,” Coast and they quickly did, but wrong,” he said. rate for the species. (NSW DPIE) have both spokesperson said. Interview, Dec 2 Edition 483effort to help the damage was already 25 November 2019 The NSW DPIE been approached for In an Luke Ullrich, Central Coast Ullrich and other bird done. Birders spokesperson said preserve the North lovers and specialist comment. Media Statements, Dec 2-3 “It was gut wrenching organisations now fear Entrance colony, the Spokespeople for the Department was Central Coast Council section of the reserve really,” Ullrich said. organisations shocked by the reports of Media for the health of the both NSW Department of “They were harassing colony, with this incident have confirmed a full intentional damage to the where they nest has been Planning, Industry and fenced off and large signs the parents and chasing having potentially wiped interagency investigation North Entrance Little Tern Environment informing of the colony’s the chicks. Dilon Luke, Journalist out a good portion of its into the incident is colony. “NSW DPIE is working presence have been “They were even next generation. underway. with Central Coast

BaysNewgroup opposesStudents remove 320kgs of phase in building aged extension rubbish from mangroves demolition ofcarehistoric boatshed

Bays group opposes demolition of historic boatshed

The caretaker historic A POnew phase of - E-mail: works is set to Students from Water insuranceBrisbane claim that lasted 12 Office: Level 2, of 86-88 St,of Gosforda- Phone: 4325 7369 - Mail: Box 1056, Gosford 2250 editorial@centralcoastnews.net - Website: www.coastcommunitynews.com.au The caretaker a Mann historic months, he was informed the boatshed at Horsfield Bay boatshed at Horsfield Bay has begin at Umina’s Peninsula Village Secondary College Woy Woy boatshed had been approved has gained the support of repair, but the 320kgs Crown Lands of gained the support campus havefor removed the Bays Community Group of the Bays new 114- bed extension. department had since stepped in, in his efforts to save the claiming the boatshed’s current Community Group in his efforts to waste from around the mangroves building from demolition. state had made it a safety hazard A demolition order has been and that Railway it must be demolished. save the building from demolition. near Woy Woy Station issued by NSW Crown Lands Mr McDonald said he was following storm damage a year the foundation of the as part of a aware recent Clean4Shore 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

BP service station could become 7-Eleven store

Peninsula receives two out of 36 grants

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.

Rotary club raises $10,000 through charity ball

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,

Pelican researcher conviction overturned

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

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

Work to extend water deadends into the main network

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

Three sporting groups identified in the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse can expect a letter from Central Coast Council if Clr Jillian Hogan gets the votes at Monday night’s council meeting. Cr Hogan said people who experienced child sexual abuse did not get assessed for support until the identified institution joined the National Redress Scheme. She said Football NSW, Swimming Australia and Tennis NSW had been identified by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and had not yet joined the scheme. In a notice of motion that has been deferred from two previous meetings, Clr Hogan will ask council to write to these three organisations to encourage them to lead by example and join. “I remember talking with Bob a few years back,” Clr Hogan said. “He talked through his tears about the sexual abuse he experienced as a child when he lived in an orphanage. “Bob is 83 and now not well, and will probably never see the impact of the redress scheme for him.” Clr Hogan said that only one per cent of an estimated 60,000 survivors had received redress in the year since the scheme started. The scheme received more than 5,000 applications for redress, but 618 of those were put on hold because the relevant institution had not yet joined. “It sounds ludicrous that victims cannot apply for redress or have their matter dealt with when the very institution that caused the sexual abuse has not signed up,” Clr Hogan said. Her motion acknowledged that many sporting codes had not been named in the Royal Commission. She said her notice of motion was to help to start a conversation, raise awareness

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until the relevant institution/s has joined. “That Council notes that every child has the right to grow up in an environment where they feel safe and secure, have access to services, clean air and water, can play, learn and grow, and, where their voice is heard and matters (UNICEF).” Clr Hogan said institutions had until June 30, 2020, to join the scheme, but were expected to make every effort to join as soon as possible. “It is important that people have access to information about which institutions have joined, or have not yet joined, the scheme,” she said in background information for her fellow councillors. “The list published provides information about institutions that were named in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse that have not yet joined the Scheme and those that have https://www. nationalredress.gov.au/ institutions. “The publication of this list provides transparency for people who may be thinking about applying to the Scheme. “It is important to note that while this list covers institutions named by the Royal Commission, there are likely to be other institutions which are not named, where abuse occurred. “The Government also expects these institutions to be accountable for this abuse and join the Scheme,” she said. The matter should be dealt with at Council’s last meeting for the year, on December 9. It was first put forward to the November 11 meeting, where it was deferred until the November 25 meeting and again, at that meeting, when it was included in a number of items deferred until the December 9 meeting. Source: Press Statement Dec 4 Clr Hogan Central Coast Council meeting Item 6.1 Nov 25 Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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and ultimately protect children. “If these large sporting codes are not participating or taking the Redress Scheme seriously, then I question how can they protect our children going into the future,” Clr Hogan said. “Do they have measures in place to address any behaviours in the future. “Are they diligent in ensuring that every coach, manager and board member etc has a Working With Children check?” Clr Hogan said that in NSW, 9,847 victims went to police across the state in 2017, a 12 per cent rise from the previous year’s 8,795. She said she was sure that there would be a few in the chamber who were getting ready to pounce and say “what has this got to do with council”? Her answer was that it had everything to do with council. “I understand that we don’t have the capacity to oversee every governing body, however we can ask sporting codes to lead by example and join the Redress Scheme and by doing this, one would hope that there is flow on effect and action is taken to ensure that every child and young person who participates in sport across the Coast is free from any sexual abuse,” she said. Her motion reads in part: “That Council notes that the Australian Government expects every institution in which the sexual abuse of children occurred to be accountable for that abuse and join the National Redress Scheme and provide redress. “That Council notes that the scheme acknowledges that many children were sexually abused in Australian institutions, holds institutions accountable for this abuse, and helps people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse gain access to counselling, a direct personal response, and a redress payment. “That Council notes that applications identifying institutions that have not yet joined the National Redress Scheme will not be assessed

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Headline seen as unfair criticism

Having attended Mr Morrison’s address at East Gosford, I witnessed a grateful, compassionate, genuine and sincere Prime Minister, with both feet squarely on the ground.

FORUM He didn’t grandstand nor did he throw money about. It wasn’t the time and it was unnecessary. Those who doubt Morrison’s commitment to the Central Coast should bring themselves up to date with the multi million dollar Federal funding recently announced by local member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, to fix local roads in the region.

The Prime Minister clearly saw the Central Coast as a growth centre for both the public and private sectors. He appeared absolutely committed to seeing this happen and to supporting our endeavours. Criticise the Prime Minister if we must but let’s be fair. Let us also consider the alternative. Email, Dec 2 John George, Terrigal

Politically related donation details are not always available I am not sure what upset David Abrahams, the openness, the facts, or the disclosure that he had $45,856 of donations from 47 donors (no names), spent $22,343, so made a profit.

FORUM The NSW branch of the Liberal Party produces audited accounts and files complete returns at all levels. Greenpeace won’t provide

audited accounts no matter how many times you ask. If anyone has seen Get Up’s audited accounts, please publish them. Email, Dec 1 Godfrey Franz, Gosford

New look appreciated As a regular contributor to your fine newspaper I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the new look. In particular, I liked the Book

FORUM Review section, which had me laughing and I look forward to it continuing.

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FOPAP is living in a dreamworld Despite 15 years of unrelieved failure, FOPAP persists with its campaign for a Regional Performing Arts Centre in Gosford (“Call to action from Friends Of The Performing Arts Precinct”, edition 221), invoking the same old justifications and making the same old claims.

Your headline “Prime Minister makes a flying visit to the Central Coast but has nothing new to offer,” (edition 220) is, by inference, unfairly critical of the Prime Minister’s recent visit.

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I will keep an eye out for the reviewed book. Email, Nov 29 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

There is a term for repeating the same actions and expecting a different result and I’d suggest that FOPAP needs to look seriously at its strategy and its ambitions if we are ever to see a concert hall on the Central Coast. FOPAP is not in a position to “put pressure on Central Coast Council,” because only a tiny cohort of the population cares about a concert hall, and Councillors are well aware of this. Mr Waters’ claim that one of the things that people most want in Gosford is a performing arts centre is mere wishful thinking. What Central Coast ratepayers want is better drainage, better roads, better footpaths, better parking, better water supply and a Council that listens to their concerns. If Council spent its entire budget on improving basic infrastructure, the great

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions majority of ratepayers would hail its achievements with plaudits. As long as FOPAP is living in a dreamworld, it is not coming to grips with what is required to move the proposal forward. Claiming that a concert venue would attract world class performers is a joke, for the simple reason that world class performers command world class fees, and there is no way that locals will pay the ticket prices that would be necessary to support such performances. World class performers stick to Sydney and Melbourne (with the occasional foray to Brisbane, to show willing) which have a pool of patrons sufficiently wealthy to justify an engagement. Lang Lang is not going to play in a 500 seat auditorium in Gosford, any more than the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to give an exhibition in the Central

Coast Stadium. This is not to say that there are no ways of persuading the Council to go beyond the basic requirements of the region. We have, for instance, a football stadium in Gosford where, for most games, it is possible to fire a cannon into the stands without injuring a spectator, but Council was somehow seized with the need for this kind of facility in which only a minority of ratepayers show any interest. At one time, an urban centre was not a city without a cathedral. Perhaps we need to convince Council that Central Coast cannot be a city without an opera house. It is a basic requirement to have a business plan for a concert hall, but we also need a public relations campaign that goes beyond the amateur level. To do the trick, one of the political parties has to be behind the exercise, and enough non-party Councillors have to be co-opted to swing a majority. Elections are coming up in September. Where is FOPAP’s political adviser when he is needed? Email, Dec 3 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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World first mobile phone use while driving detection technology activated Central Coast motorists face a $344 fine and a five demerit point penalty if they use their mobile phone while driving, following the activation on December 1 of 10 detection cameras across Sydney and regional NSW. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said it is estimated that the cameras, which have been placed in unmarked locations, will prevent around 100 fatal and serious injury crashes over the next five years. “This is world first technology that the State Government is rolling out,” Crouch said. “With the Christmas and New Year period on the roads being one of the busiest and most dangerous times of the year, we want to send a clear message that if you use your mobile phone while driving, you will have a greater chance of being caught at any time. “I would hope that Central Coast drivers think twice before using their mobile phone while driving, as there are potentially fatal consequences.” Executive Director of Transport for NSW’s Centre for Road Safety, Bernard Carlon,

said a trial of cameras earlier this year caught over 100,000 drivers illegally using a phone. “There is strong community support for more enforcement, with 80 per cent of people surveyed supporting use of detection cameras to stop illegal mobile phone use,” Carlon said. For the first three months of operation, warnings will be issued, after which time drivers will receive a $344 fine, or $457 in a school zone, and five demerit points. The phone detection cameras are unmarked. Some are fixed and some are mobile trailer-mounted. The use of the detection cameras will progressively expand to 135 million vehicle checks per year by 2023. Minister for Roads, Andrew Constance, said the Government was serious about reducing the state’s road toll. “Some people have not got the message about using their phones legally and safely,” he said. “If they think they can continue to put the safety of themselves, their passengers

and the community at risk without consequence, they are in for a rude shock.” NSW Police will continue to enforce illegal mobile phone use and issue infringements as part of regular operations during the warning phase of the camera program. Meanwhile, NSW drivers are permitted to use their phone as a digital wallet as long as the vehicle is stationary and off road, in a car park, drivethrough or driveway. “A number of stakeholders have expressed concerns about the road rules preventing drivers from using a mobile phone to make purchases in drive-throughs or at parking stations,” Carlon said. “We’ve listened to those concerns and we’re responding appropriately to keep pace with the way people interact with technology every day.” Drivers may also access their digital licence on a mobile phone while behind the wheel, if asked to present it by a NSW Police officer. Source: Media release, Dec 4 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch RMS website, Dec 4

The Coast’s Shameful Statistic The Central Coast has produced many great champions and many great achievements over the past decade, but one statistic we take no pride in is being No. 1 in NSW for rates of domestic violence. On Friday, November 29, over 500 people marched through The Entrance and down to Memorial Park in recognition of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children. The event marked Day 5 of the United Nation led ‘16 days of action’ in honour of the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered on this day in 1960 for their stance on violence against women. Participants were treated to a ceremonial dance led by leaders from The Glen who invited students from Wadalba and Gorokan High Schools to join them as well as spoken word poet Will Small. But their high spirits could not mask the darker truth of why everyone was there. They were there because the Central coast has one of the highest police callout rates for domestic violence in NSW, a fact reinforced by Acting Crime Commander for Tuggerah Lakes, Reynold Urquhart. “In the first 11 months of 2019, there were 822 reported domestic violence assaults here in Tuggerah Lakes, that’s two and half reported domestic violence assaults a day.” The statistics for Australia, more broadly, are no less disturbing. According to White Ribbon Australia, already this year 52 women have been murdered in Australia by their partner or expartner, more than one woman

per week. One in four women have experienced emotional abuse by a current or former partner since the age of 15 and one in five have experienced physical or sexual violence. Of those women that experience violence by their partner, more than half have children in their care. Police in Australia are called out to a domestic violence incident every two minutes. Perhaps even more disturbing is that the age of perpetrators of sexual violence appears to be falling, a trend many attribute to unsupervised access by children to pornography and other inappropriate material online. The economic impact of domestic violence through lost productivity and income as well as the costs to taxpayers are also staggering. A study by Price Waterhouse in 2015 estimated that the combined health, administration and social welfare costs of violence against women are around $21.7Billion a year and rising. The United Nations describes violence against women and girls as one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today, one which remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence and stigma surrounding it. In the past decade, national attention here in Australia has intensified, with the Federal Government referring to domestic violence as a "national scourge”. In 2010, the Gillard Administration launched a 12year National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and

their Children in partnership with state and territory governments. After almost 10 years and over $700 million in funding, there is little evidence that the Plan has had any real impact. It seems the money has been spent on improving policy and public service delivery, data collection and national awareness campaigns but, according to the national auditor, it is not on track to achieve what it was meant to – reduce domestic violence. One of the event organisers, Danielle Habib, has worked in the domestic violence and community development sector for a number of years, including work with refugees and asylum seekers. She is also a member of the Central Coast Against Domestic Violence Committee and the Central Coast Council Status of Women Committee. Habib believes the solution lies in educating younger people on what healthy relationships look like. “A third of the children and youth marching here today are growing up in violent households, so they are learning a model for relationships where they are either a victim of violence or a perpetrator.” It may be that policy-makers need to rethink their approach and provide funding to local community groups that are closer to the problem and can give effect to solutions more directly. In any case, what is clear is that it is the Coast’s men that need to take more responsibility for making our Coast a safer place for women and children to live. Ross Barry, Publisher

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Business & Property Local telco nationally recognised for fast growth Regional telecommunications provider, Central Telecoms, based at Erina, has been named Top Telco in Australia at the recent CRN Fast50, held in Sydney on November 21. With a growth of 101% for the 2018/19 financial year, Central Telecoms has made its debut on the CRN Fast50 (which is a listing for all tech companies, including Telcos), at number seven, making it the seventh fastest growing tech company in Australia as well as being the fastest growing Telco. Founded at Erina in 2016, by Graeme Johnston and Andy Heller, the company also picked up one of six Young Leaders’ Awards for Heller, who is the second youngest leader to receive the award at just 31. The two men started their company after meeting while employed by Optus. “I have been working in telecommunications for 20 years,” Johnston said. “I started in the UK and then moved to Australia with my family seven years ago and worked for various big Telcos here before meeting Andy. “We saw that the writing was on the wall with the bigger companies. “There was a bad customer service reputation and we saw an opening.” In three years, the company has grown significantly and now employs 16 people. “This is a huge recognition for us,” he said. “Achieving the fastest percentage growth is a benefit of being a smaller company. “Previously Telstra pretty much had a monopoly on providing telecommunications,

Buy Regional campaign launched With less than a month until Christmas, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, is urging Central Coast locals to buy regional when doing their Christmas shopping. Crouch said the State Government’s new Buy Regional campaign provided a website for drought stricken and bush fire affected rural and regional sellers to showcase their products. “The Buy Regional website makes it easy for shoppers to find the perfect Christmas gift from rural and regional areas across NSW,” he said. “I would encourage our community to visit www.nsw. gov.au/buyregional and browse

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but the NBN was the best thing to happen for businesses like ours. “It has been a game changer for us. “All the in-ground lines are now owned by the NBN and we are on a level playing field with the big Telcos, with access to all the support and systems that the big operators have access to. “One of the big frustrations we have heard from customers is being referred to overseas call centres. “All calls to us for customer service are answered here in Australia. “Also, a lot of telecom companies call themselves internet providers, but simply rebadge other people’s services. “We have purchased our own band width and we have our own infrastructure and network which means our customers can avoid congestion on the lines.”

Central Telecoms has so far grown its footprint to eight regional locations in NSW. Now in its eleventh year, the CRN Fast50 recognises and celebrates Australia’s fastestgrowing ICT solution providers and channel players based on year-on-year revenue growth. CRN Editorial Director, Simon Sharwood, said regional businesses had made increasing inroads onto the Fast 50 list. “The top 10 of the 2019 CRN Fast50 had its highest ever representation of businesses from outside Australia’s biggest cities, a reflection of the opportunities on offer beyond the big smoke and the clever entrepreneurs who capitalise on them,” he said. Source: Media release, Nov 25 A Way With Words Interview, Dec 4 Graeme Johnston, Central Telecoms Reporter: Terry Collins

six categories – Wine, Fashion, Food, Gifts for Kids, Arts & Design and Christmas Hampers – to find gifts for family and friends. “The Buy Regional website is the perfect place to buy a meaningful gift this Christmas and put money directly back into the pockets of families and businesses struggling through the worst drought in recorded history.” Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, said shoppers were also being encouraged to buy meat, produce and hampers from regional NSW for festive get togethers and Christmas Day feasts. “We’re telling people to

favour the flavour of regional NSW and ask their butchers and greengrocers for meat, poultry and produce provided by NSW farmers or to check out the Buy Regional hub for honey, preserves, veg, meat or even fully stocked hampers, all sourced locally,” Barilaro said. “We’ve recently seen the great success of online communities like #buyfromthebush and the NSW Government’s Buy Regional hub is bringing all of these fantastic initiatives together to provide an easy to browse directory of regional businesses.” Source: Media release, Nov 24 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

Gosford Chamber has a new board and a new name The Gosford Erina & Coastal Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to continue being the voice of local business under the new name of Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC), following its 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 26. The AGM saw the return of the current board members, who have worked extensively over the past two years to rebuild the Chamber presence and expand its relevance to the business community. Building confidence and expanding the areas of influence has been a key objective of the GEBC’s executive team, said re-elected President, Rod Dever, of APM Employment. Dever has been associated

with Chambers for more than 18 years locally. He is the immediate Past President of the NSW Business Chamber’s Regional Advisory Council and a voice for the Central Coast on the NSW State Business Council in Sydney. He will now serve his 7th year over two separate terms as the leader of local Chamber operations. “The membership has voted to return the Directors and supported two new additions to the Board to assist the Chamber in its leadership growth plans”, Dever said. The Chamber’s new leadership executive comprises: Vice President, Petrina Waddell; Treasurer, David Evers; and Directors, Edgar Adams, Tim Gunasinghe, Michael Trimblett, Darren

Fisher, Anna Cruickshank, Gabby Bowles and Lois Marshall. “New Director Bowles, from Central Coast Mariners, brings a wealth of local government and business development knowledge and fellow new Director, Lois Marshall, of Travel Managers Australia, has a great understanding of the needs of small and micro business operations”, Dever said. “The new-look board is a skill-based team that represent media, employment, community, health, legal, finance and investment, travel, small business and sustainability,” he said. Source: Media release, Nov 28 Gosford Erina Business Chamber

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Local business receives US HIRE Vets Medallion Platinum Award Saratoga-based Forsite Recruitment is the only Australian company to have been recognised by the US government for its work in recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans in the workforce. Managing Director, Ryan De Coteau, travelled to the US in November to become a Platinum recipient of the Become a 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, awarded by the US Department of Labor. The award was presented during a ceremony held on November 6, to coincide with Veterans Day. Forsite Recruitment actively supports veteran and milspouse (military spouse) engagement both internationally and across the US, where they have nationwide capability. The company is committed to easing the transition from military to civilian life by connecting veterans and

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milspouses with appropriate employers. “At Forsite Recruitment, we recognise the competency and skills that veterans and milspouses bring to an employer, something that we offer as a point of difference to our clients,” Director, Rachael Nelson, said. “We are proud to be recognised by the US Department of Labor as a

recipient of the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award.” Forsite Recruitment is the only Australian organisation to receive the HIRE Vets Medallion Platinum Award, Society for Human Resource Management Veteran Certification and Accreditation, among other achievements. Source: Media release, Nov 15 Forsite Recruitment

Median house prices at North Avoca predicted to rise by 24.4% by 2022 North Avoca has made the list of the top 20 holiday locations in Australia with forecast median house prices to rise by more than 20% over the next three years. The suburb came in at number seven on the list which was compiled through an analysis by SuburbGrowth. com.au, part of the Select Residential Property Research Group (SRP). Median house prices at North Avoca are predicted to rise to $980,000, a 24.4% rise, by 2022. SRP Director of Research, Jeremy Sheppard, said the

research focused on suburbs within holiday locations which also had solid market fundamentals outside of the tourism sector. “While some of these locations might be better known as holiday destinations, they also have significant local populations, in some cases, hundreds of thousands of people who live there all year round,” Sheppard said. “What this means, is that these markets have solid fundamentals primed for growth, including the economic principles of demand and supply that apply upward housing price pressure.

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Martin said a report, Running on Empty, commissioned by the Chamber and prepared by EnergyQuest, further explores a forecast from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) that the state will face serious gas supply shortfalls by 2025. “On the Central Coast we have some of the largest manufacturers and bakers, supplying goods we all love to consume across the country,” Martin said. “In fact, almost 900 of our local businesses operate a manufacturing operation and combined, form the second largest employers on the Central Coast. “The prospect of skyrocketing

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gas costs compared to similar producers in Queensland will have severe impacts to end consumer pricing or worse, force potential business closures.” Martin said gas users had already seen prices triple over recent years. “Poor planning and a lack of action to develop significant gas resources in this state have resulted in NSW suffering the most expensive gas in mainland Australia and the least certainty with respect to gas supply security,” she said. “As an example, the report identifies cost increases per year of $26,400 for a typical commercial bakery, $66,000 for a galvanising plant or $369,600 for a tomato processor based in NSW. “At least 300,000 jobs in NSW, including up to 250,000 in manufacturing industries, depend on adequate and affordable gas supply. “Proven reserves currently

available in NSW would meet demand for just 35 days, yet gas resources known to be in the ground across the state could supply the same level of demand for 174 years. “The Central Coast is home to some of the State’s biggest gas users, powering large manufacturers and bakers. “The last thing we want is for these significant employers to move away to areas with more reliable and affordable gas. “Urgent action must be taken to protect the viability of these businesses and the jobs they create.” The report calls on the Government to: approve the Narrabri Gas Project; support proposed LNG import terminals at Newcastle and Port Kembla; and, begin upgrades to ageing gas pipeline infrastructure. Source: Media release and statement, Dec 3 NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin

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council meeting on November 11 and councillors decided to visit the site before making any decisions. Council staff said the request for an amended planning proposal opened up the existing proposal for reassessment as well. “Should council resolve to proceed with the amended planning proposal, it will require council to request an amendment to the Gateway Determination from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment,” the report said. It went on to say that the land represented a significant holding of environmentally important land, relatively isolated with limited access and characterised by a cleared valley floor with vegetated hillsides and ridgelines. It contained a number of pockets of endangered ecological communities and regionally significant vegetation and was also an established tourist destination with its close proximity to Sydney, making it a desirable destination for a wide tourism market, including international visitors.

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Chamber calls on Government “to heed warnings from the frontline” Regional NSW remains the hardest hit when it comes to operating a business, according to the latest Business Conditions Survey released by the state’s peak business organisation, the NSW Business Chamber. NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the survey showed that the Coast’s unemployment rate persists at 5.4%, 1.1% higher than the state average, with youth unemployment at 11.7%, compared to the state average of 9.4%. “Central Coast Business confidence has deteriorated significantly over the last year despite moderate improvement

in business performance and sales,” Martin said. “The region has seen a sharp rise in the need for suitably skilled staff, nearly 400%, with 63% of businesses interviewed stated they could not find suitably skilled staff. “Central Coast businesses have recorded the highest lack of capital spending across the State in the last quarter and are citing their major business priorities as lowering costs by increasing efficiency and increasing sales through better marketing. “Reducing energy costs continues to be a number one priority for Central Coast businesses.” Martin said that although the survey revealed some signs of

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stabilisation compared to previous quarters, business conditions remain challenging across the state.

“Our survey shows industries such as construction, retail and food services are among the weakest,” she said.

“Record low interest rates, a more competitive exchange rate and income tax cuts may eventually boost growth, however business conditions remain subdued and are clearly being affected by the drought and concerns with respect to international trade. “The survey indicated a modest boost to the local economy on the Coast, but sentiment is still negative. “The Chamber is again calling on all levels of government to invest in measures that ensure greater water security and economic sustainability for the future. “It’s why the Chamber has advocated that the full 30% of funds raised from the longterm leasing of the poles and

wires, and promised to be spent in regional areas, actually happens, and in fact is expedited to bring jobs and economic stability to the regions. “Elevated electricity and gas bills continue to squeeze margins and reduce the capacity to invest in capital and other resources that would assist in increasing productivity and output. “NSW is an economy that depends on small business so we need to heed the warnings from those on the frontline.” Source: Media release, Oct 30, NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast

Council rejects planning authority role for Darkinjung Somersby land Central Coast Council has knocked back the opportunity to accept the planning authority role in dealing with a proposed development at Somersby. Mayor Lisa Matthews said it was a damned if you do and damned if you don’t dilemma, but she believed it was not in the council’s interests to take on the role offered by the State Government’s Regional Planning Panel. Mayor Matthews said council would still have the opportunity to comment on the proposed development, but to take on the role could do reputational damage between it and the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council. The land council has a proposal before the regional planning panel to rezone and subdivide land at 250 Reeves

St, Somersby. The proposal now needs an independent review and planning proposal submitted to the State Government for a “gateway determination” before it can go any further. This work will be done by the panel now that council has declined the job. Clr Chris Holstein said he agreed that it was a tough decision but at issue was the planning powers of the council and he didn’t want to hand it over to the State Government. “That the State Government takes away our planning powers is one thing, that we give it away is another,” he said at the council meeting on November 11. The Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council owns 178.5 hectares at Somersby which is bounded to the west by the M1

Pacific Motorway. It proposed to rezone some of the land to allow up to 14 lot sizes of 2 hectares and rezone the remainder of the site to allow “ongoing conservation at no cost to Government, while also allowing a modest potential increase in dwelling houses on a smaller footprint of land” according to a report from the regional planning panel. The panel decided that the proposal had merit and decided it should be submitted to the State Government for the gateway determination, which means the State Minister will decide if the proposal can proceed. If it gets through the gateway, it then goes through further studies, public consultation, hearings, assessments and reviews.

Council staff had recommended that council accept the role of planning authority in getting the submission ready for the gateway determination to “ensure that local matters can be given the highest priority for consideration, delivering outcomes that address the intent of the planning proposals” while balancing the broader community vision and values. Staff said the risk in not accepting the role meant that council forfeited the opportunity to directly govern and manage the way the planning proposals for the sites were conducted. Council had previously considered a plan for the site in early 2018 before the proposal was withdrawn. At that time, council had identified potential clashes

with the proposal, citing impacts on threatened species and endangered ecological communities. It flagged possible future acquisition of the site for the Coastal Open Space System due to its significant environmental and cultural values. Council wanted the site in its entirety to be biocertified and wanted a maximum of eight rural residential lots in the smaller rezoning section. It questioned the impact on the remaining 150 hectares if the proposed development of an additional dwelling and cultural centre was allowed, since it didn’t take into account the additional requirements of onsite sewer management, services, and the high bushfire hazard protection measures, including clearing land and

road access. It said the site adjoined a key regional biodiversity corridor that linked Jilliby State Conservation Area, through Strickland State Forest and Darkinjung land holdings, to Brisbane Water National Park. In February 2019, the State Department of Planning, Industry and Environment released a pilot planning mechanism empowering the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council to improve strategic planning and more efficient land use. Darkinjung nominated four sites on the Coast which could utilise the planning mechanism, Lake Munmorah, Wallarah, Kariong and the Somersby site. Source Central Coast Council meeting, Nov 11. Item 2.4 Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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Hospital makes $4,500 donation to Orange Sky Gosford Private Hospital has made a $4,500 donation to Orange Sky Australia. Orange Sky Australia is the country’s first mobile laundry service providing homeless people with access to free washing and drying facilities. A not-for-profit run by volunteers, an Orange Sky van is a regular sight around Gosford and Woy Woy. Hospital CEO, Matt Kelly, made the donation on November 27. “We were delighted to present Orange Sky Australia with a

cheque for $4,500,” he said. “The money has been raised by our staff through the sale of recycled surgical Huck Towels, a recent Market Day stall and our annual staff Christmas fundraiser. “The funds will be used to support local people that are experiencing homelessness, including providing a free washing service and community outreach program,” Kelly added. Source: Website, Nov 27 Matt Kelly, Gosford Private Hospital

100 per cent of urgent surgeries and 97 per cent of elective surgeries performed on time The State Government has hit back at claims by the region’s Labor MPs that budget cuts to Local Health Districts were leading to “unacceptable” rescheduling of elective surgeries on the Central Coast. MPs David Harris (Wyong), David Mehan (The Entrance) and Liesl Tesch (Gosford), along with Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park, said 1,289 elective surgeries had been cancelled on the Coast between July 1, 2018, and August 31, 2019, according to figures obtained through a Government Information (Public Access) Act application. They said the figures indicated

an ailing health system set to be made worse by imminent budget cuts. But Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said claims of budget cuts were “completely false”. “The local health budget increased by $32M this financial year to a record high of $873M,” Crouch said. “Our region is benefitting from over $500M of new health infrastructure, with the $348M redevelopment of Gosford Hospital now complete and the $200M redevelopment of Wyong Hospital currently underway.” Crouch said the most recent health statistics showed that 100 per cent of urgent surgeries

were performed on time in the Central Coast Local Health District and 97 per cent of elective surgeries were also performed on time. Central Coast Local Health District Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, said elective surgery performance across the district was strong, with over 10,200 elective surgeries performed in the last financial year (2018-19). “Occasionally, a patient’s surgery may be postponed,” he said. “This can occur for a number of reasons, including if the patient is unwell, or to make theatre time available for another patient requiring more urgent or emergency surgery.

“If a patient’s elective surgery is postponed, their case is prioritised and they are placed on the next available operating list.” Montague said the Central Coast would also benefit from the Government’s $2.8B commitment to recruit a record 8,300 frontline health staff over the next term, including 5,000 additional nurses and midwives. But the Labor MPs say elective surgery postponement figures are “totally unacceptable”. “Surgery is a daunting enough prospect for anyone, but to have your surgery cancelled on the day it is due causes great consternation and inconvenience,” Shadow

Minister Park said. “People generally need to organise their busy lives around having surgery and it can involve a range of plans and other family members. “You often need to have someone available to accompany you home and you and they may need to take time off work. “Planning for surgery can take months, so being bumped from the list on the day is very stressful.” The Labor MPs will seek a briefing from the Central Coast Local Health District to better understand why the situation has occurred. Member for Wyong and Shadow Minister for the Central

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Gosford Hospital’s four year $348M transformation is now complete Gosford Hospital’s four year $348M transformation is now complete, with a new cardiovascular suite, cancer day unit, and Aboriginal Cultural Lounge and courtyard the final additions to the development. Coast Community News joined Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, for an on-site look at the newest units on November 29. The cardiovascular suite features two new cardiac catheterisation laboratories fitted out with the latest technology, as well as space for a third laboratory to meet future population growth and clinical needs. More recovery beds have been added to the unit and clinicians will have more space to manoeuvre during procedures. Head of Cardiology, Dr Maged William, said staff were “very pleased and proud” that the new unit would provide a 24/7 on call service for heart attack patients.

Dr Maged William, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Clinical Nurse Educator, Kellie Andrews, inspect the state-of-the-art software in the new cardiovascular suite

“This is the first time this service has been offered on the Coast,” Dr William said. “Previously patients would have to be transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital on weekends. “But now we have the tools for complete diagnosis and treatment right here on the

Coast. “We can be confident that we have done the best job possible for the patient here at Gosford.” Dr Wiliam said the 24/7 service would commence on February 3, 2020. The Cancer Day Unit provides a brighter and more spacious environment for patients and

their carers and has the capacity to double in size to meet growing demand. Located directly above the Cancer Centre in the refurbished older part of the hospital, the unit was temporarily housed in the new hospital tower while refurbishment work was completed.

Manager of Cancer Services, Leanne Cowie, said patients had “settled in well” following the opening of the unit in its permanent location in late November. “It’s in the perfect location now,” she said. “Patients can come straight up in the lift from the Cancer Centre if they need to, and access is much improved for day patients. Gary Isberg of Lake Haven was one of the first patients to make use of the new facilities. “People really make the difference and everyone here has a smile on their face,” he said. “It’s a very relaxed atmosphere.” For Aboriginal patients, the new Aboriginal Cultural Lounge and courtyard are a welcome addition to the hospital, according to Manager of Aboriginal Health, Steve Ella, who said that many Aboriginal patients had “trust issues” with hospitals. “An area like this makes them feel safe and breaks down

barriers,” Ella said. Aboriginal Liaison Officers are on-hand to support patients and families during their stay and patients and visitors can enjoy a quiet coffee either in the lounge area or in the tiled outdoor courtyard with a glassed roof. Crouch said the refurbished hospital not only provided firstclass facilities for patients, but also boosted local construction and health jobs. “Before the 2015 election we committed to redevelop Gosford Hospital, and it makes me immensely proud that we are future proofing healthcare on the Coast, with the $200M Wyong Hospital redevelopment now in the construction phase,” he said. Enhancements were also made to the emergency department’s short stay unit, operating theatre support areas and paediatric, allied and respiratory areas. Source: Site inspection, Gosford Hospital, Nov 29 Reporter: Terry Collins

Christmas toy raffle for Ronald McDonald Family Room Central Coast Leagues Club will host a Christmas toy raffle on December 13. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Gosford Ronald McDonald Family Room, which provides a home away from

home and respite from long hospital stays for critically ill children and their families. The Family Room has become a major part of Gosford Hospital with over 90 dedicated volunteers manning the space and over 12,000 guests

utilising it in 2018. The raffle will feature an array of boys’ and girls’ toys and the raffle will be on from 6:30pm. Source: Website, Dec 4 Michael Dowling, Central Coast Leagues Club

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Evan Mereau wins Wild Fig Young Entrepreneur Award Green Point Christian College Year 11 student, Evan Mereau, has won the Wild Fig Young Entrepreneur Support (YES) Award.

Evan Mereau is the Coast’s Wild Fig Young Entrepreneur for 2019

The Wild Fig YES program is an annual competition for Central Coast Year 11 Business Studies students and was launched as part of Wild Fig Service Alliance’s commitment to support local youth and business on the Central Coast. The annual event invites the Central Coast’s next round of school leavers to consider business ownership and hone their passions into potential careers.

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Narara Valley High School student, Bree Akhurst, has been awarded a BuiltSmart Scholarship. BuiltSmart Group CEO, Sean O’Hara, announced Akhurst as the successful scholarship winner following the results of their Mad About Dirt initiative which launched back in May and challenged Year 11 and 12 students from Narara Valley

and Lisarow High Schools to design a modular garden. They were tasked to design gardens that could be made at the BuiltSmart factory in Lisarow, using spare materials from the construction business. For her winning design, Akhurst has obtained an $8,000 scholarship that will assist her with tuition fees when she studies Equine

Science at Charles Sturt University. Her design used materials left over from the BuiltSmart buildings and offered a range of solutions relating to hydroponics, soil, sizes and watering.

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Mereau was one of five finalists who had three minutes to deliver his business pitch followed by a three minute Q and A session with the judges panel. Through his start-up business, Mereau, Evan expressed his vision to become a world leader in music development and innovation, making instruments easier to use, more compact, affordable and sustainable. The aspiring entrepreneur has already designed and manufactured an electric guitar pickup device that improves the guitar’s sound and diversity. A keen guitarist himself, Mereau explained that not only would the simple device save guitarists money, but it would also avoid waste. College Principal, Phillip Nash, congratulated Mereau

on behalf of the College and expressed how delighted his teachers, parents, and school community were with his success. “It is encouraging that our students have these opportunities here on the Central Coast. As first prize winner, Mereau received $1,000 for his efforts. He was joined in the winner’s circle by Central Coast Adventist School’s Mark Murray, who took out second place for his manufacturing business pitch, Imperium; and Central Coast Grammar School’s Katie Robson, who placed third with her Coffee Box business idea. Terrigal High School’s Christopher West and St Edward’s Catholic College’s Dre McPhan rounded out the finalists.

The judging panel included Dr Karen Handley, Senior Lecturer from the University of Newcastle (UON) Business School, Paula Martin, Regional Director NSW Business Chamber and Frank Sammut, Central Coast Industry Connect Executive Officer. Sammut has suggested Mereau’s and Murray apply for a position at the MELT industrial prototyping lab and innovation accelerator. “We have some very entrepreneurial students that bring new ideas and thinking to develop great ideas,” Sammut said. Source: Website, Nov 21 Phillip Nash, Green Point Christian College Media release, Nov 27 Phaedra Pym, Way With Words PR

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Girls’ touch football a winner at Central Coast Grammar Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) has introduced girls’ touch football with 49 girls signing up for the inaugural year. The numbers indicate that CCCGS could be on to its most popular girls’ sport offering yet, with the sport coming into its own after an Independent Sporting Association (ISA) trial last year saw it greenlighted for rollout earlier this year. Andrew Cameron, Touch Football Convenor and Computing and ICT Integration Teacher at CCGS, said the staff were blown away with the interest. “We knew there was a bit of interest, but we were surprised by just how much. “We now have four teams split from Year 7 to 10, with more girls asking if they can get involved, which is great,” he said. CCGS is now competing in the

Central Coast Grammar School’s new girls touch football program is kicking goals with students

ISA Competition and while their opponents had the advantage of several more years’ experience, Cameron said CCGS players were giving it their all.

“Every weekend our teams are competing in the ISA competition against teams who have already played the sport for several years. “They are showing their

tenacity and strength as they take on the bigger guns of touch football winning and losing games through all Divisions. “Closer to home, our teams

have joined the Central Coast Touch Football Association where they have shown great success. “We’re developing amazing relationships in the local

competition with some representative players taking on coaching roles for us. “We hope to be able to give back to the competition with our players and future coaches as we progress and get better,” Cameron said. Despite the whirlwind success, Cameron said the focus would remain on providing a fun and physically challenging sport for female students to enjoy together. “The spirit of inclusivity and friendship along with a positive attitude is high amongst our teams,” he said. Development and playing opportunities are also rife, with Year 7 student, Tessa Hudson, already being selected for the Central Coast Dolphins’ Under 14’s Representative team, despite not having played touch football prior to this year. Source: Website, Nov 13 Bill Low, Central Coast Grammar School

Discussions to be had regarding a performing arts high school One of the Coast’s leading youth arts organisations wants to see a performing arts high school established in the region. Gary Jackson is the Director of YIPA (Youth In Performing Arts), the Coast’s leading youth performing arts talent and development ensemble, and for the past 10 years, he’s watched on as talented local thespians, dancers, singers and musicians have passed through YIPA’s ranks, but now he wants to give the host of young Coastal talent somewhere local to flourish. Jackson has taken the YIPA Committee’s idea for a fully fledged performing arts school on the Coast to local members across the region in the hopes that they’ll back the proposal when it’s ready to be presented to the NSW Department of

Education. According to Jackson, each year, hundreds of Central Coast based students travelled to either Newcastle or Newtown to attend a performing arts high school, and it was high time that the Coast had its own school to meet the growing needs of the region. “During my 10 years with YIPA, I’ve seen how enthusiastic our kids are and there is an unquestionable need for a performing arts high school on the Coast. “We have a dedicated selective academic high school, an Information Technology specific high school and a sports high school, so why don’t we have a performing arts school?” he said. Jackson said student numbers would also be relatively easy to gauge given

the number of students already involved in Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) and Entertainment courses at local schools and believes the a performing arts school could attract 500 plus students easily. “There are so many kids wanting to get involved in CAPA on the Coast, but there’s really only a handful of local private schools that have the finances to offer truly excellent programs and opportunities for them. “Imagine if all of these like minded students had a school in their own area where they can learn creatively and inspire one another. “It would be amazing to see,” Jackson said. Jackson said his proposal was still in the developmental phase, with no set locale for the proposed school outside of being a central location with

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established public transport links. “At this stage, the YIPA Committee is just getting the idea out there. “We’ve engaged with the local members for The Entrance, Wyong, Gosford and Terrigal, and so far the response has been positive. “It’s also got the full support of the Central Coast Parents and Carers Association,” Jackson said. “For the time being, we’ll be working on getting the word out and will continue to engage stakeholders on the matter,” Jackson said. Member for Wyong, David Harris, said he had spoken with his Central Coast Labor colleagues about the proposal and said while they were supportive of providing more opportunities for students interested in the arts, the high school proposal was not a black and white issue. “On the Coast we have several schools that have very good performing arts programs and Central Coast Labor’s view is that we would be supportive of a dedicated performing arts high school so long as it had the backing of the existing Central Coast schools’ community,” Harris said. “For us, it’s not so much about whose electorate the school would go in but ensuring that those big questions surrounding the proposal are answered satisfactorily. “Those public discussions

are key and they will need to be quite detailed for us to fully support it,” he added. A meeting has been called between the aforementioned local members and YIPA to be hosted by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, in December.

Source: Media release and interview, Nov 13 Youth In Performing Arts Interview, Nov 14 David Harris MP Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Schoolies Alternative Group goes to Vanuatu

Alexandra received Best All Rounder Award Henry Kendall High School student, Alexandra Sidiropoulos, has received a 2019 Caltex Best All Rounder Award. The Award is one of the most prestigious secondary school prizes a senior student can achieve, with Sidiropoulos joining the ranks of a select group of students from around the country who’ve received the nationally recognised award. “The award recognises Alexandra’s contribution across several disciplines. “She has been a wonderful asset to her school and the wider community, setting a terrific example for others to follow,” said Caltex Australia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Julian Segal. “As a proud Australian company that’s been part of local communities for more than a century, we are pleased to acknowledge the outstanding all-round contribution that this

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final-year students around the country for 34 years. Source: Newsletter, Oct 27 Andrew Backhouse, Henry Kendall High School

A group of school leavers from Gosford’s St Philip’s Christian College has forgone the boozy beach parties and night club crawls that Schoolies is famous for and instead embarked on a service mission to celebrate the end of their school careers. Ten students jetted off to Port-Vila, Vanuatu, on November 18, where they’ll

spend two weeks getting to know the locals and rolling up their sleeves as they take on a number of community betterment projects. Known as the St Philip’s Gosford Schoolies Alternative, the community aid-trip has been offered by St Philip’s in cooperation with overseas affiliates and students’ families since 2013. The students and their

supervisor have so far been involved in various community building projects, volunteered with local schools, put the finishing touches on the house built by the 2018 cohort and enjoyed learning more about Vanuatu’s culture, cuisine and people. Source: Website, Nov 26 Michelle Cairelli, St Philip’s Christian College Gosford

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From P1 Entrance Channel when he witnessed the three people inside the nesting ground around 7pm. When he realised what they were doing he began shouting at them to leave and they quickly did, but the damage was already done. “It was gut wrenching really,” Ullrich said. “They were harassing the parents and chasing the chicks. “They were even throwing the eggs at each other. “I couldn’t believe it,” he said. Ullrich said the colony was well known to locals with the space generally respected by residents, and its fencing and signage well maintained by Central Coast Council. He described the three intruders as a man possibly aged in his 30’s and two boys possibly aged between 12 and 15. He was unclear how long the three had been terrorising the colony but was thankful that he was passing by. “It’s just so hard to get your head around that someone could do that.

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A Little Tern and chick from the North Entrance colony Photo: Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast

“There’s no way you can do that and not know that what you’re doing is wrong,” he said. Ullrich and other bird lovers and specialist organisations now fear for the health of the colony, with this incident having potentially wiped out a good portion of its next generation. “Who knows what effect this will have long term? “I know of one chick that was abandoned and it’s possible there’s more, and there could also be some abandoned eggs.

“It’s just awful,” Ullrich said. The abandoned chick is now in the care of Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast (ASRCC). ASRCC Coordinator, Cathy Gilmore, echoed Ullrich’s sentiments and said it was unthinkable that someone could do this, let alone condone children disrupting endangered wildlife. Central Coast Council and NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSW DPIE) have both been approached for comment.

Spokespeople for both organisations have confirmed a full interagency investigation into the incident is underway. In a statement, the Council spokesperson said Council was extremely disappointed in the alleged behaviour of the trio involved. “Council has a longstanding practice of erecting temporary fencing and warning signs each breeding season to help protect the critically endangered Little Terns. “During these periods, the

animals are monitored by dedicated community volunteers. “Council and The NSW DPIE both encourage any residents who witnessed the incident to contact the Environment Line on 131 555 to provide any additional information that may help with investigations,” the spokesperson said. The NSW DPIE spokesperson said the Department was shocked by the reports of intentional damage to the North Entrance Little Tern

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colony. “NSW DPIE is working with Central Coast Council to investigate the incident and is calling on the public to come forward if they have any information on the alleged incident. “Little Terns and other ground nesting coastal birds rely on the public to protect them by staying clear of marked nesting areas and keeping their dogs and vehicles well away. “The Little Tern is listed under NSW legislation as endangered, so every nesting area is important to securing their future in NSW. “Offenders who harm or attempt to harm them could face significant fines under the Biodiversity Conservation Act,” they said. Source: Website, Dec 1 Cathy Gilmore, Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast Interview, Dec 2 Luke Ullrich, Central Coast Birders Media Statements, Dec 2-3 Central Coast Council Media NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Reptile Park home to new baby frogmouth The Australian Reptile Park has welcomed its newest arrival – a Tawny Frogmouth chick called Furby.

The Australian Reptile Park’s newest arrival, Furby Photo: Australian Reptile Park

The six-week old chick was born to resident parents, Oompa and Loompa, and is learning to flap his wings. Named for his similarity to the popular children’s toy and his sassy personality, keepers are

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comparing him to the internet sensation Angry Cat, as while he is well natured and adorable, he constantly looks unimpressed. “It feels like we’re never slowing down with babies, there’s something being born every minute,” Park spokesman Daniel Rumsey said. “We knew the minute we laid eyes on Furby that visitors would love him just as much as

we do, and we can’t wait to watch him grow up and live a long life here at the Australian Reptile Park.” Rumsey said frogmouths are found over the entire continent of Australia including Tasmania. “The species prefer open woodland and savannah but will also inhabit scrub and heathland vegetation,” he said. “Despite popular belief frogmouths are not owls.

“Their night-time activities and diet are about the only thing they have in common with owls as they are actually more closely related to the nightjar family, a group of small, secretive nocturnal birds that catch flying insects on the wing.” Source: Media release, Nov 28 Australian Reptile Park

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A Gosford man is looking forward to a white Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Japan after discovering he won more than $200,000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. In addition to the first prize, he also won a consolation prize of $1,000 boosting his total win to $201,000. The man had been oblivious to his win for a number of weeks. “I had no idea I had won. “I didn’t even know my local outlet had sold a major prize until I went into the store. “Then when I scanned my ticket, they told me I won, that the winner was me, but I couldn’t believe it. “I said to the owner, ‘no it can’t be’, but he just looked at me and said, ‘It is’. When asked how he planned to enjoy his windfall, the winner said he had a few ideas.

“Christmas has come early this year!” he joked. “I am going to pay off my mortgage and then go skiing in Japan. “Maybe I’ll have a white Christmas over there. The winning ticket was sold at SPAR Niagara Park with owner, Wei Yuan thrilled his business had sold a first prize winning entry. “We are thrilled for him and wish him all the best with his

prize. “We have sold some major prizes in the past, but we’ve been waiting to sell another. “Hopefully we sell more of those big prizes soon because it’s great for our winners, the community and our store. “We certainly feel lucky now,” Yuan said. Source: Media release, Nov 29 Ally Ramsay, The Lott

Bruce and Roger sparring at the Australian Reptile Park

Bruce and Roger are usually the best of friends, but a video of the two kangaroos sparring at the Australian Reptile Park gained world-wide attention when it went viral recently.

“Bruce is the dominate male and he’s about 15 years old now, which is getting old for a kangaroo,” Park general manager, Tim Faulkner, said.

“Roger is a younger male coming up through hierarchy to challenge Bruce. “In kangaroo mobs, the dominate male gets breeding rights. “What you seen in the video is completely normal behaviour.” Faulkner said the two were normally on friendly terms and could often be seen cuddling together in the main Park area.

“Breeding season is happening at the moment and the increased testosterone can be linked to the challenge that was caught on video,” he said. The footage was taken by a visitor to the Park and sent to 9 News. It attracted 463,000 views on Facebook. Source: Media statement, Dec 3 Australian Reptile Park

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST FRIDAY, DEC 6 Annual Testimonial Dinner, Avoca Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, Ticketed, 6:30pm - 11:30pm

Greedy Guts Presents: The Peter Kuruvita Street Food Experience, Florida Beach Bar, 1pm

Ballare Dance Academy’s First Annual Concert, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 1:30pm

Supporting Healthy Relationships: Free workshop for domestic and family violence awareness, The Art House Meeting Room Wyong, 9:30am - 11:30am

Fairhaven Christmas Fair MONDAY, DEC 9 2019, Fairhaven Brisbane Water, Christmas Wreath Making, Aussie Night The Avoca Surfhouse, 9am - 2pm markets Gosford, Ticketed, 7pm - 9pm The Entertainment Grounds, WEDNESDAY, DEC 11 Free Movie In The Park 5pm - 10pm Tech Savvy Seniors: Wallace And Gromit: The Luke Antony: Introduction to Apple iPads My Forever Family NSW: Curse Of The Were Rabbit, Christmas in Song, & iPhones - BYO, Peninsula Recreation Foster carer recruitment Laycock Street Theatre Tuggerah Library and Precinct, 5:30pm and education roadshow, Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am Council Services, Mingara Recreation Club, Metropolis Touring presents Free for 60 years and overTicketed Discover your own Bookings essential, The Animals Backyard: What to do on 1pm - 3:30pm with special guests, Terrigal’s Taste of Sri Lanka the Central Coast, The Entrance Leagues Club, with Peter Kuruvita, Erina Library, Free Valley of Dreams - Seya Ticketed, 7pm Seasalt Restaurant, Bookings required, Hashemi, Ticketed, 6:30pm 10am - 11am The Community Gallery Making Meditation The North Face: East Gosford, Mainstream: Free Beach Green Living Workshop: The Reel Rock Tour 14, 9/12 - 31/12 Meditation Session, Keeping Backyard Chooks, Avoca Beach Picture Terrigal Beach, 6:30am Umina Library, Theatre, Ticketed, ‘The Changing Room’ Free - Bookings required, 7:30pm Christine Sykes: Drop Legs + Mana Lion, 10am - 12:30pm Author event, The Rhythm Hut, Christmas in the Valley, Lake Haven Library, Ticketed, 6:30pm THURSDAY, DEC 12 Valley View Public School, 6pm - 8pm 5pm - 8pm Fetish Sculptures From D3 Darren Disney Dance: Santa Sack Decorating - for Found Materials with ages 5-10, D3 Darren Disney Dance: End of Year Performance Jane Gillings, Tuggerah Library and End of Year Performance - Vibe, Gosford Regional Gallery, Council Services, - Vibe, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 10am - 4pm Free Bookings essential, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 7pm 4pm 5pm Ticketed, 7pm 2019 Archibald Prize Artist

SATURDAY, DEC 7 Wildplant Community Nursery & Write for our rights, CEN Office, off Brush Road, Ourimbah, 9am - 12pm www.cen.org.au/events BYO Festival The Witching - Hour’s “Under My Skin” Australian Tour, ECP Studios Berkeley Vale, Ticketed, 5pm - 11pm Xmas Artisan’s Market Arts & Craft, Beachcomber hotel Toukley, 10am - 4pm Coast Opera Australia: A Night of Power and Passion, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 8:30pm Avoca Twilight Markets, Avoca Village, 5pm - 9pm Gosford RSL Sub Branch: 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Gosford RSL Club, Ticketed

Christmas at TEG, iPad or laptop, Havana Nights Christmas The Entertainment Grounds, Woy Woy Library, Edition! Ticketed, 6pm The Coast Bar & Restaurant Free - Bookings essential, 10am - 12:30pm Gosford, Ticketed, SATURDAY, DEC 14 6:30pm Multi-Sport Fun Day - Six HopeUC: The Nativity – a SUNDAY, DEC 15 hours of fun playing Carols Spectacular, games such as wheelchair HopeUC Charmhaven, Hard to Be Merry - A basketball, soccer, hockey Ticketed, 14 & 15/12, service for those who and volleyball as well as Multiple sessions, jumping on the inflatables find Christmas a 14/12 - Sensory show, and trampolines, difficult time, 11am Niagara Park Stadium, Ettalong Uniting Ticketed, 9am - 3pm Church - 55 Picnic Coastal Art Exhibition, Parade, 3pm Patonga (opposite the Nightmare Before Bakehouse Gallery) 4341 8536 Christmas: Libraryoke 14, 15, 21 & 22/12, Disco - ages 7-13 years, 10am -4pm The Road to Bethlehem - A Tuggerah Library, Bookings Drama Tour Portraying required, 5pm - 7pm Christmas Party Picnic The Events Of The First Raceday, Christmas, FRIDAY, DEC 20 The Entertainmnet Grounds, Central Coast Adventist Ticketed, 12pm - 6pm School Erina, Free Star FM Central Coast Booking’s required, Carols, Create a Gingerbread 15/12 - 17/12, Central Coast Stadium, House, 6:15pm - 9pm Ticketed, 4pm - 9pm Narara Valley Baptist Church, Ticketed, Endless Summer: Sunday Free Discovered - We 2pm - 8:30pm Sessions (Island Vibes), welcome singers and The Coast Bar & Restaurant singer/songwriters (aged Troubadour Central Coast: Gosford, Ticketed, 7 – 24 years) who have a Hawaiian Christmas Party, 3pm - 11pm love of singing, St Luke’s Hall Woy Woy, The Hub Erina Youth Ticketed, 7pm MONDAY, DEC 16 Entertainment Venue Green Living - Bee Aware Tech Savvy Seniors: The Lee Academy Fulltime for Kids, making an insect Introduction to the internet Graduation Concerts 2019, hotel, - FREE for participants The Art House Wyong, Gosford Regional Gallery, aged 60 years and over, Ticketed, 20 & 21/12, Free - Bookings essential, Kincumber Library, 7:30pm 9am - 10:30am 10am - 12:30pm

Talk: Jordan Richardson, TUESDAY, DEC 10 Indian Buffet and Music Gosford Regional Gallery, with Sandy Bigara & LifeSpan Central Coast Ticketed, 2pm - 3pm Friends, Wrap Up & Beyond Event Rajdhani Indian Restaurant Central Coast Dance Studio: Help us celebrate the end Terrigal, Ticketed, Fresh Christmas Wreath 10th Annual Concert 2019, of the LifeSpan Trial Site Making, 7pm 9pm and see what is in store for The Art House Wyong, Alberts Line Gosford, Suicide Prevention on the Ticketed, 2pm Ticketed, 2pm - 4pm The CMPNY’s Annual Coast, Free, Dried Christmas Wreath Concert 2019, Wamberal Surf Life Saving Birth and Beyond Making - 2pm - 4pm Club, 9am - 2:30pm The Art House Wyong, Weekend Program, Ticketed, 12 & 13/12, Gosford Private Hospital, Internationally acclaimed Christmas Gingerbread 7:30pm Ticketed, 8:30am - 1pm troubadour - Owen Biscuit Decorating with the Campbell, CWA, SUNDAY, DEC 8 FRIDAY, DEC 13 Mangrove Mountain Hall, Kincumber Library, Ticketed, 6pm Free - Bookings essential, Faulty Towers - The Dining Handmade on the Coast, 3:45pm – 4:45pm Experience Show 1, Woy Woy Wharf, Church on the Hill Breakers Country Club 9am - 2pm Quarterly Markets, Tech Savvy Seniors: Wamberal, Ticketed, All Saints Anglican Church, Introduction to the internet, 7pm - 11pm Hans: Like a German, 8am - 1pm Tuggerah Library, Laycock Street Community Free - Bookings essential, Boho Native Wreath Making The Radiators, Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm 10am - 12:30pm Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL, Workshop, Free, 8pm Erina Fair Shopping Centre The Lakes Carols, Oarsome! FREE kayak tour Between Lorna Jane The Lakes Church Oarsome! FREE catchment of Woy Woy, & Surf Dive N Ski, 13 & Tuggerah, 5pm crawl of Erina Creek, Lions Park Woy Woy, 14/12, 9:30am - 11am Free - Bookings required, 10 & 11/12, 8am - 12pm Carols on the Green, 9am - 3pm Greedy Guts Markets, Everglades Country Club, Sensitive Santa at the Florida Beach Bar Terrigal, The Lee Academy Sub6pm Library, 5:30pm Junior Concerts 2019, Toukley Library, The Art House Wyong, Clay Christmas 8:30am - 9:30am Brackets and Jam, Ticketed, 14 & 15/12, Decorations, Kincumber Mountain, 2pm, The Lee Academy Lake Haven Library, 7:30pm Studio Concerts, Bookings essential, 14 & 15/12, 6pm 11am - 12pm

FSDance - Mary Poppins Returns, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 16 & 17/12, 6:30pm

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SUNDAY, DEC 22 Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United, Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 6pm www.a-league.com.au

TUESDAY, DEC 24 Christmas Eve Community Carols in The Park with Gosford City Brass Band, Kibble Park Gosford, 6pm - Community building games, 7pm - carols Carols in the Park, Memorial Park The Entrance, 6pm - 9pm

Christmas Eve Carols - led by some of our young people, You are welcome to come dressed as an angel, a shepherd or a wise man / woman, Umina Uniting church 346 Ocean Beach Rd, 6:30pm WEDNESDAY, DEC 25

SATURDAY, DEC 21 Combined Churches Carols and Lessons, Umina Uniting church 346 Ocean Beach Rd, 7pm, 4341 8536

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 11:30am & 12:30pm 4343 0111

The 2019 Archibald Prize Breath-Training Workshop www.ettalongdiggers.com for Ocean Swimmers, exhibition After Hours with Ocean Beach SLSC & Pearl Jonathan Dalton, Christmas Day Service, Beach rock pool, Ticketed, Gosford Regional Gallery, Ettalong Uniting 8am - 1pm Ticketed, 4pm - 8pm Breastfeeding Basics, A Vibrant New Solo Gosford Private Hospital, Exhibition - Drawing in Ticketed, 9:30am - 12pm Space with Willemina Villari, Gosford Regional Gallery, Ettalong Chrismtas Ticketed, 18/12 - 22/01 Markets, The Galleria Ettalong THURSDAY, DEC 19 Beach, 10:30am - 4pm Mind Blowing Magic By Julian Bull - The Most Intensely Magical Experience Of Your Life, Wyong Milk Factory Cafe, Ticketed, 7pm Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to the internet - BYO Smartphone, Tablet/

Messy Little Munchkins for messy sensory play, JumpNJungle Gosford, Ticketed, 9:30am

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SLSCC aiming to keep a clean sheet Surf Life Saving Central Coast officially launched the 2019/20 season at Avoca Beach on December 4, with a timely reminder of surf safety messages for Central Coast beachgoers. SLSCC President, Stuart Harvey, said the 2019 NSW Coastal Safety Report had revealed there had been a 22% increase in coastal drowning deaths over the 2018-19 year, but none on the Central Coast. “Last year there were zero drownings across our coastline and we are doing everything within our power to ensure this season that all visitors to our beaches again return home safely,” he said. Harvey said a great deal of effort and preparation contributed to the statistic, including the SLSCC Community Education Program which continues to grow. School Talks reached more than 18,000 students last season and Beach Smart days were delivered on the beach to over 4,000 students. He said ongoing engagement with schools was being

undertaken to meet the increase in curriculum requirements relating to water safety and education and rip awareness demonstrations continued to be valuable. “We are constantly upskilling and we are ready to go at the drop of a hat,” he said. “There will be a massive influx of people to our coastline over the next eight weeks or so and it is essential they swim between the flags.” SLSCC Director of Lifesaving, Brett Beswick, said there would also be a big focus on black spots outside the flags. “Increased funding from the State Government has helped us acquire state-of-the-art equipment,” he said. SLSCC reminds beachgoers to: Swim at patrolled beaches; swim between the red and yellow flags; never swim under the influence of alcohol; ask a lifeguard for advice if you unsure; and stay calm and raise your arm if you need assistance. Source: Media release, Dec 4 Narelle Duggan, Surf Life Saving Central Coast

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Sculptures by the Sea sinks The idea of Sculptures by the Sea coming to the Central Coast has died a quiet, lonely death. A report on the matter to the councillors on November 11 was not debated but simply received en masse with numerous other items. Council officers met with the organisers of Sculptures by the Sea and were told that the event was “unlikely to be realised on the Central Coast,” the report from the Connected Communities unit said. “This is due to the logistics and accessibility of locations, infrastructure and amenities that are currently available in our region to host an exhibition of this size.” The councillors had voted in July to contact the Bondibased event to offer them the Coast as a location after Sydney press reported the organisers were unhappy with council changes to their coastal walkway ruining the viewing of some of the sculptures. But there is some good news. The Sculpture by the Sea organisers were interested to explore other partnerships and funding opportunities on the coast such as a temporary or

permanent sculpture trail for the region. Central Coast Council staff were asked to investigate the feasibility and costs of a similar type of event and to identify suitable potential locations. They came back with three possible locations. One was the Ettalong to Umina Waterfront, due to existing pathway infrastructure and proximity to a variety of public transport hubs. The Entrance and Tuggerah Lakes with its existing pathway

infrastructure and substantial existing parking and event spaces was the second and East Gosford, near the Gosford Regional Art Gallery, was the third. Council staff said the premise of such an activity was consistent with the Tourism Opportunity Plan and Draft Regional Cultural Plan but they recommended a 10 year development plan – at a minimum. Initial considerations included ensuring local content was featured among world class

content so that council could slowly build a collection of permanent installations while featuring temporary installations annually and the requirement for substantial allocation of resources and a ten year plan for its evolution. The staff noted that costs for a feasibility study would be built into the 2020-2021 budget. Source: Central Coast Council meeting Nov 11, Item 4.3 Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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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

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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

Departing Friday 30th April Outback NSW Station Life

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

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

TICKETS

• $7.50 Adult • $5 Concession • Members free OPEN DAILY: 9.30AM - 4.00PM

36 WEBB ST, EAST GOSFORD | TEL: 4304 7550

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 9:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday Email - office@echidnatravel.com.au Web- echidnatravel.com.au

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ARTS & CULTURE CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

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

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

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

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

CENTRAL COAST HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

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

THE MAKERS STUDIO CENTRAL COAST INC.

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

COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends”

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

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS INC

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

CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

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

CENTRAL COAST 50+ SINGLE & SOCIAL GROUP Fun And Friendship With an Excellent Monthly Progam of Dinner, Dancing, Scrabble, Cards, And Tenpin Etc. So Call -

0437 699 366 0412 200 571

CENTRAL COAST SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH

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

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

GOSFORD NORTH PROBUS CLUB

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

FREEMASONS

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

GOSFORD AND DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY

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

VOLUNTEERING CENTRAL COAST

Refer potential volunteers to community organisations. Provide support to volunteers and community organisations. Provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” held regularly. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

WILDLIFE ARC

We rescue and care for injured and orphan native animals. 24hr/day, 7days/week.Gen Meeting 3rd Sun Wyoming Community Centre, Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming at 10am 4325 0666

WINE APPRECIATION CLUB

Central Coast Leagues Club Join Us - 2nd Wednesday Monthly to taste and be educated on wine by various wineries - $5 Membership $10 Tasting - Lightfood Provided, purchases not mandatory Keith - 0420 722 529 Fraser - 0416 831 088

COMMUNITY CENTRES

COMMUNITY CENTRES provide the local community with a meeting place and hub for groups, services and information.

GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE AND LEARNING CENTRE

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

WYOMING COMMUNITY CENTRE

Community Support, Zumba Book Club, Community Garden, Facility Hire, EAPA, Fine Assistance, Volunteer Opportunity, CDAT, OSHC/ Vacation Care Managed by Gosford Regional Community Services 4323 7483

accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au

HEALTH GROUPS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Meet Mon, Wed & Fri, 12.30pm - Someone cares Anglican Church 3 Mann St Gosford 4323 3890

BETTER HEARING AUSTRALIA CENTRAL COAST

Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits of hearing aids 4321 0275

CENTRAL COAST PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (GOSFORD)

Henry Kendall Gardens Summer Meeting 3rd Mon each month - 7pm, Winter Meeting 3rd Sat each month - 2pm 0410 696 458 cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com

PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE

info@sympnonycentralcoast.com

TEMPO TERRIFIC CONCERT BAND

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

ROTARY CLUB OF GOSFORD NORTH

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

Guiding you through the grahamblack@outlook.com.au www.tempoterrific.com storm - Your only local mobile counselling service SPECIAL INTEREST POLITICAL PARTY Supporting ALL people suffering from Domestic CCLC BRIDGE CLUB CENTRAL COAST GREENS Violence offering a holistic Duplicate Bridge-partner not The Central Coast Greens program making our required for most sessions. For a fairer, more transparent community safer. Central Coast Leagues Club and accountable government Counselling services available 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Monday @ Ettalong Baptist based on democratic principles Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon Local, state-wide, national Church Barrenjoey Room , 4325 9854 and international issues and book an appointment: www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au campaigns - Council and 0417 472 374 parliamentary representation - cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au penlighthouse@gmail.com Developing a new economy www.peninsulalighthouse.info/ CENTRAL COAST Protecting our environment Peaceful conflict resolution GOJU-KAI KARATE Community participation Traditional Karate & Self CENTRAL COAST FAMILY We meet monthly every 3rd Defence for Teens & Adults HISTORY SOCIETY INC. Thu - Details and info: No Contracts, Cheap Rates Open Tue to Fri 9.30am centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Wamberal - Mon 630pm 2.30pm centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Kincumber - Thurs 715pm First Sat 9.30 - noon 0417 697 096 Thur 7pm - 9pm www.centralcoastgojuAUSTRALIAN LABOR Other times by appointment. kaikarate.com.au PARTY OURIMBAH/ 4324 5164

HISTORY GROUPS

www.centralcoastfhs.org.au admin@centralcoasths.org.au

BRISBANE WATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

• Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270

Meet last Friday Month Mon-Fri FELLOWSHIP OF Terrigal Uniting Church Chess, Darts, Handicraft, gosfordorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal FIRST FLEETERS Indoor Bowls, Knitting, Line 9.30am to 12 noon CENTRAL COAST SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB Dancing, Origami, Painting, 4367 9600 For anyone interested in early Pencil Drawing, Scrabble, www.pcfa.org.au CENTRAL COAST history or early family histories. Scrapbooking, Sit & Sew, Table A non-profit seniors club Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Tennis, Ukulele to help members master DYING WITH DIGNITY Point Clare Community Hall 4304 7065 computers, tablets, phones and 2nd Sat 10:30am C ampaigning to give those keep up with grand children 4392 1926 4311 6254 suffering unrelievable terminal GOSFORD-NARARA Friendly Volunteer Helpers or incurable illness the choice NEIGHBOURHOOD scccc@internode.on.net to receive legal medical help Google scccckincumber CENTRE to die. Quarterly meetings, 4307 9421 School Holiday activities, BRISBANE WATER BRASS Erina Fair. playgroup, multicultural Brass Band entertainment 02 4369 8053 programs, community SENIORS SOCIAL AND for the community playing all j2@heelstone.com.au activities - Rooms for Hire FRIENDSHIP CLUB INC types of popular music 4329 4477 Meets 2nd Mon Rehearsal every Tues. GAMBLING SOLUTIONS admin@gnnc.com.au Regular monthly social 7.30pm-10pm Counsellors provide free, activities as well as day 0419 274 012 confidential, professional POINT CLARE outings and short breaks service to gamblers, family and COMMUNITY HALL away, organised by individual COASTAL A CAPPELLA friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, Community Garden - Playgroup members. Dynamic award winning Gosford, The Entrance. Craft and Exercise Groups 4322 7588 or 0427 404 322 women’s a cappella chorus 4344 7992 Function or Meeting Hire new members always Managed by Gosford Regional welcome. TERRIGAL WAMBERAL GROW Support Groups Community Services Music eduction provided Small friendly groups formed RSL SUB-BRANCH Enquiries regarding hire to Lots of Performance to learn how to overcome At Breakers Country Club 4323 7483 opportunities, or hire us for anxiety, depression and pension and welfare officers accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au your next event. loneliness and to improve available to assist with DVA www.gosfordcommunity.org.au 0412 948 450 mental health and well-being. compensation claims and coastalacappella@gmail.com Anonymous, free and open to benefits KARIONG all. Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau Wed & Fri 10am – Midday NEIGHBOURHOOD SOUNDWAVES Bay and Wyong Meetings 2nd Sat 10am CENTRE A cappella harmony for Men 1800 558 268 4384 2661 Early childhood clinic, free – new members welcome. www.grow.org.au Terrigal-WamberalSB@rslnsw. family law advice, active Rehearsals Mondays 7.00pm org.au. playgroup, computer classes, to 9.30pm Central Coast MEALS ON WHEELS OOSH services, fitness classes, Delicious meals delivered free Leagues Club, Dane Drive, U3A CENTRAL COAST arts & crafts, over 50’s Gosford Join us for a midday meal Enjoy a diverse range of friendship group, youth group, Ring Max on 4324 3631 Help with shopping and courses and activities for social groups and many more or Kieran 4324 1977 cooking classes seniors. Keep your mind active services. 4363 7111 and make new friends. Your 4340 1724 SYMPHONY retirement years can be the wwww.knc.net.au CANCER INFORMATION best years of all. CENTRAL COAST 0408 704 701 Community Orchestra & SUPPORT SOCIETY TERRIGAL FIFTY PLUS www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au welcomes new memberships Educational organisation LEISURE AND LEARNING promoting prevention, self-help to join our ranks. Rehearsals CENTRE every Wednesday 7.30 to and freedom of choice in Activities include fitness, yoga, 9.45pm at Erina therapies.

MUSIC

NARARA BRANCH

Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

PUBLIC SPEAKING Develop confidence by improving your speaking skills. Meetings are entertaining and educational.

BLUE GUM FLAT TOASTMASTERS

Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227

SERVICE GROUPS INNER WHEEL CLUBS OF CENTRAL COAST

CENTRAL COAST SOARING CLUB INC

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members 14 and up for Training Flying at Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun ( weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB

Ecumenical & Interfaith Speakers Forum & Q&A with focus on developing understanding and encouraging dialogue about spirituality through people sharing their life journeys. 1st Tues March to October 2nd Tues November 7.30 to 9pm Grange Hotel Wyoming 4365 9197

Wyong, Terrigal & WOMEN’S GROUPS Gosford North Clubs Women working together to make a difference and imprive CENTRAL COAST lives while making new friends. WOMEN’S HEALTH Enjoy social outings and CENTRE community involvment. Counseling, therapeutic and Wyong Club Meets social groups, workshops, 3rd Wed 6.30pm domestic violence and abuse Terrigal Club Meets issues. All services provided by 3rd Mon 12 noon women for women Gosford North 4324 2533 2nd Wed 7pm www.cccwhc.com.au 0417 480 549 or 0407 008 555

LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Leagues Club Make new friends and have fun while serving your community. 0478 959 895

ROTARY CLUB OF GOSFORD

Gosford Golf Club 6pm Thursdays Supporting local and overseas communities come along and share fellowship and fun. 0414 777 748

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL BRISBANE WATER

Making a difference in the lives of women and girls through Awareness, Advocacy and Action by supporting local and national projects 2nd Thur 7 pm Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd, Wamberal sibrisbanewater@@siswp.org www.siswp.org

www.gosfordrotary.org.au

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here call us on 4325 7369 or see www.coastcommunitynews.com.au Entries in the Not For Profit Community Organisations Directory are free. However, we require each organisation to subscribe to each newspaper to ensure that someone from that organisation keeps their entry up to date. Australia Post is about to increase their postage rates by over 42% and we can no longer continue to absorb these increases. Subscription rates have therefore needed to be increased from $50 to $75 for 25 editions.

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International Volunteer Day December 5 was the International Day of Celebration for Volunteering and The United Nations designated International Volunteer Day (IVD). To mark the occasion, Volunteering Central Coast (VCC) is calling on locals to celebrate the many community members that give their time to improve the lives of others here on the Coast. VCC Executive Officer, Fiona Morrison, said volunteering was a part of Australia’s national identity, with more than 5.8 million Aussies, or 31 per cent of the population, engaging in formal volunteering in the past five years. “Here on the Central Coast 46,000 people formally volunteer locally every year. “Many more people are helping out their local communities on an informal or spontaneous basis, lending a hand at school fetes, the sausage sizzle at the local

KNC volunteers with food collected for their community pantry

community sports club or helping out a neighbour by mowing their lawn or giving them a lift to the shops,” Morrison said. “Formal volunteering has woven itself into the fabric of everyday life and Australian society is increasingly dependent on volunteering activities and programs, making an estimated annual economic and social contribution of $290B per year. “Volunteers are a core

element of the arts, education, emergency services, sport, environment, health, aged care, disability support, tourism, and community welfare services,” she said. The theme of this year’s IVD is Volunteer for an Inclusive Future, highlighting the pursuit of equality through volunteering. VCC embodies this theme by supporting people to find volunteering roles that can meet their Centrelink mutual obligations through formal

volunteering. They also cater to mature aged jobseekers, who bring a wealth of knowledge, life experience and skills to the table. “Volunteers bring a whole different level of quality to the activities and services they support,” Morrison said. “Volunteering Australia defines volunteering as: ‘Time willingly given for the common good and without financial

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gain’ and it’s all about good will and the benefits that individual volunteers can bring to the services and causes they support. “I call it the icing on the cake,” said Morrison. Across the Coast VCC has a membership of 115 not-forprofits that involve volunteers in their activities to make a difference in their communities. “We have over 900 different volunteering roles. Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre’s (KNC) is one such organisation making an impact, running several volunteer run programs including the Second Bite community pantry; Youth Brekky Club; the Community Eco-Garden where volunteers cultivate vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers for the benefit of the community; and their Boomerang Bag makers, who create hundreds of reusable Boomerang Bags from recycled fabrics. KNC Co-Manager Colette Baron acknowledges the centre would not be able to

operate without its team of dedicated volunteers. “On entering KNC you are greeted by one of the friendly volunteer receptionists who bring multi-tasking to the next level,” Baron said. The KNC has Morisson says the VCC is always looking for new and different ways for people to volunteer to respond to the needs of community organisations. “You can volunteer for as little as 10 minutes a day or many hours a week, for one organisation or several – it’s up to you VCC can assist you to find the right role for you. “Our motto is ‘helping people, changing lives’ and that is as much about the lives of people who volunteer as the lives of the people they assist by volunteering,” Morrison said. Source: Media release, Nov 27 Fiona Morrison, Volunteering Central Coast

BOOK & MOVIE REVIEWS

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Official Secrets

Director: Gavin Hood

Official Secrets presents the true story of Katherine Gun (Kiera Knightley) the GCHQ whistleblower charged under section 1 of the Official Secrets Act 1989 for revealing documents that showed the US and UK governments lied and blackmailed smaller members of the United Nations into backing the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. The movie follows Gun as she discovers the documents and deliberates over the dilemma of going to prison for treason or turning a blind

eye to the 30 million Iraqi civilians who would be killed, injured or displaced by War. It soundly portrays all the suspense, paranoia and political subterfuge expected in a political drama as well as the key role in these events played by The Observer journalist, Martin Bright (Matt Smith) and human rights lawyer Ben Emmerson (Ralph Fiennes). While the movie follows a simple story line, there are real sub-plots that enrich the story, not the least of which is that Gun’s husband is an Kurdish immigrant granted residency by virtue of his marriage to Gun. The movie begins and ends with Gun’s 2004 court case where the

drama intensifies around her plea and Emmerson’s last ditch efforts to defend his client. While the story of Katherine Gun is engaging in its own right - she has reportedly become the poster child for activists worldwide, including Daniel Ellsberg, the US government official who leaked the Pentagon Papers and Edward Snowden) – the movie is a very powerful rendition. Knightly is superb as Gun, delivering a believable, engaging lead as the intelligent and idealistic Gun. She is ably supported by Smith and Fiennes (its hard now not see some Voldemort in all his performances) as well as Matthew Goode and Rhys Ifans who portrays the irritable

Boy Swallows Universe Author: Trent Dalton Publisher: Fourth Estate (HarperCollins)

Boy Swallows Universe is a multiple award-winning novel about Eli Bell, a young boy growing up in 1983 in Darra, on the outskirts of Brisbane. Eli lives with his mute brother August, his mum Frankie and her heroin-dealing boyfriend, Lyle. His babysitter is Slim, a convicted murderer in his 70s who Eli loves. His pen pal Alex is a member of an outlaw motorcycle gang currently serving time. We meet Eli when he is 12 years old and “August is one year older than me, but August is one year older than everybody, August is one

government critic, Ed Vulliamy. Some critics have labelled the movie as dull, sterile and predictable. Indeed, the ‘special moment’ of the film revolves around “spell check”. But while it is no Green Zone or House of Cards, it does not set out to be. Hood has decided against a hypedup, distorted treatment of the story and delivered a simple portrayal of events and locations as if to deliberately lower the background noise and allow a brilliant cast to recreate the intrigue of a truly disturbing event.

year older than the universe.” August is mute by choice and communicates using his finger to write letters in the air. Eli has no trouble understanding August, while Slim thinks August has all the answers. When Lyle tries to use the boys to scam the drug lord, Tytus Broz, things go wrong – Lyle gets ‘taken care of’, Frankie is sent to prison, and Eli and August go to live with their alcoholic dad. The story follows Eli as he tries to pick up the pieces of his life, infiltrates a women’s prison, uncovers an organized crime syndicate, falls in love with an older woman, and aspires to be a journalist. Eli wants to be a good person, but it is hard when there are so many bad people in the world. At first, I thought the story seemed far-fetched and it took me a while to

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get into. I was confronted by the drugs, the alcoholism, the violence – by innocent children surrounded by such dangerous adults. But the writing was so engaging that I persevered. I’m glad I did. Its not your normal crime story, but a rich fusion of crime, family ties, adolescence and the role of older male role models. Author, Trent Dalton, puts all the trials of a teenage boy, such as being offered drugs and talking to girls, on display. Ultimately, it is a love story. It was only after finishing the book that I discovered Trent Dalton is a former journalist for the Courier Mail and now writes for The Weekend Australian Magazine. He’s a two-time Walkley Award winner and a four-time winner of the national News Awards Features Journalist of the Year. As I read about Dalton’s earlier life,

growing up in Queensland with a heroin dealing step-dad and the convicted murderer, Slim Halliday, as a mentor, I realized this story is not far-fetched at all, but autobiographical, told through his 12 year old alter-ego, Eli. Dalton’s three brothers are embodied in one – the mute savant August. Dalton says the “research was remembrance” and “all of me is in there”. At its core however, it is a story for his Mum, a recovered drug addict who, like Frankie, spent time in prison. I get that now. What I don’t get is the red phone. I wish August, who has all the answers, would answer that one for me. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic Coast Community News

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WHERE DO YOU GET IT?

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

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A waste infrastructure plan and a new waste strategy was also overdue. “The Government is also likely to miss key targets in its existing Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2014-21,’’ Clr Matthews said in a mayoral minute to the October 28 council meeting. “Its latest 2017/18 Progress Report shows that in NSW household recycling rates are decreasing; less waste per person is being diverted from landfill and the amount of waste being generated is expected to grow by 36 percent by 2036, well above population growth. “Recent decisions by China and other countries to put in place measures to stop the importation of plastic and paper recycling from countries like Australia are also making it more challenging to find markets for recycled products.” The Mayor calls it a combination of a lack of funding, planning and action and says it has left the waste and recycling systems in a poor state across the State. SOURCE Central Coast Council meetings Agenda 5.1 25 Nov Agenda 1.4, 28 Oct

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On Grand Design and Natural Selection: A Missive from the Great Thinking Men of the Coast After much ado, the Society come together for the first time over a few locally-brewed craft beers to apply our collective minds to the big issues of our times. It being only four weeks until Christmas, we found a quiet spot by a recently erected Nativity Scene conveniently set up adjacent the TAB.

Barnes that said that,” said he and began scrolling through the lovemaking playlists on his iphone. “What does it even mean?” asked Johnno. “It means we live in a dogeat-dog world. That, in the fullness of time, only the strongest dogs survive.” We called on the barman, Horse, for a round of his finest IPA and drifted into silent contemplation of the Of course, the Society’s meaning of such things. Charlse Darwin beginnings weren’t easy. From the outset, the member referred to here “I don’t buy it Joffa,” says Thommo eventually. as “Thommo” had a problem with the ground “I aint ever seen a dog eat another dog.” rules laid out while he took his first toilet. “Yeah,” added Robbo, “And how do you “Why have rules?” asked a defiant Thommo explain Boof’s miniature foxy? How did he upon his return. “Why set boundaries to our make it through the Jurassic period?” genius? Our ability to think the unthinkable, It was a salient point. I recalled my old pit-bull solve the unsolvable?” getting through the fence once and cleaning Now if Thommo had gone to the can out my neighbour’s prize bantams, but not one beforehand, he could have saved us a lot of of us could ever recall seeing a dog eat another time. His point being a valid one however, we dog. agreed to start over and think more deeply on So, there it was. A counterfactual we could whether there should be some grand design to not ignore. It cast a pall over the integrity of this the group, some agreed order, or whether we Darwin fellow and, ergo, fed the idea that there just compete to be heard. must be a grander design to things after all. “Johnno” (not his real name of course) was It was then we saw the blue and red lights unsettled by the prospect of an open struggle. outside. It appeared that the common folk of By the grace of god, he was of a higher order Woy Woy were not as comfortable with and would not behave as a fallen man. If we philosophers being so natural as we thought. needed any proof of that, he said, we had only We quickly asked Horse if we might retreat to to ask ourselves: How many other men did we the cellar for billiards and some of his finest know with a Hilux Rugged X. stout until the trouble blew over, but he said “Robbo” (also an alias) did not agree. He there weren’t nought but redbacks and broken thought we should purge ourselves of all social sheets of asbestos down there. strata, all that we’d been conditioned to believe Not to be foiled, we quickly blended into the about “grand designs” and stand naked and as Nativity Scene as the local constabulary jostled equals before the truth. Henceforth, we among the fallen men. Robbo, whose beard disrobed and discovered that Thommo was was much shorter than all of ours, looked quite a bit more equal than the rest of us. positively quaint as the young baby Jesus. It occurred to me then we had stumbled As the commoners in these parts tended to wantonly into the realm of Darwin. react to the blue provocation, the constabulary’s “Who’s Darwin?” probed Thommo. search for a culprit or two quickly became a “The great naturalist and philosopher, Charlie self-fulfilling prophesy and we were able to Darwin, of course” sayeth I. avoid detection. Thommo said he too had a preference for And so ended the inaugural meeting of the natural but had not come across this Darwin great thinking men of the Coast. And what a fellow before. great success it turned out to be. We debunked “Are you kidding?” Charles Darwin? the myths created by Darwin and discovered Evolution? Natural selection? Survival of the that evolution is not about the survival of the fittest? Surely you at least know his famous fittest or the strongest, or even the smartest, but of those most able to adapt quickly to their quote?” changing environment. “What quote?” the others implored as one. If only old Charlie had been clever enough of “Why, ‘There aint no second prize’ of course. think of that. C’mon guys!” It was at that moment Boof chimed in. Joffa (not my real name) “That weren’t Darwin, that were Jimmy

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Council’s waste collection contractor, Cleanaway received 16,457 complaints about noncollections – from a total of more than $11m collections of red, yellow and green lidded bins. A large portion of missed services on the coast occurred in March when operators of waste collection fleets nationally inspected trucks in response to an interstate incident. Director of Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said non collection could occur for various reasons. “These include bins not being presented to the kerb by residents at the time of collection, vehicle obstructions and street closures which prevent the ability to provide the services, other obstructions and obstacles (trees, building works and emergency service operations) together with contractor staff absenteeism or vehicle breakdown,” he said in a report to council after Clr Gillian Hogan asked for the data.

He said the contractor continued to deliver services in accordance with contract specifications. Meanwhile the council is working on a waste strategy which will go out for community consultation next year. Clr Kyle MacGregor asked for an update on its development. Bolgoff said a briefing for councillors was scheduled for December and, pending the outcome of the briefing, a report was expected to be submitted to Council early in 2020 recommending the document be placed on public exhibition. At an earlier meeting it was revealed that ratepayers forked out more than $29m to the State Government in a waste levy paid by council and received back less than half a million in waste funding. The council is supporting a Local Government NSW push to get the State Government to spend more money helping council to recycle waste. Mayor Lisa Matthews said the NSW State Government promised a major education campaign to support kerbside recycling in 2015 but did not deliver it.

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High hopes for Cassowary breeding program The Australian Reptile Park could soon be welcoming some endangered Cassowary chicks to its ranks after the Park’s resident Cassowaries, Cassie and Cooper, were observed mating. The potential newborns would be a boon for the Park, not only as a boost to the specie’s numbers, but also as verification that keepers’ careful planning around their resident pair has been successful. Although striking to look at, Cassowaries can be quite ferocious and violent if correct safety precautions are not put in place. Keepers worked together to come up with a safe and efficient way to have the Cassowaries placed together in the same enclosure and kept a watchful eye on them for many hours to ensure the Cassowary ‘dates’ went smoothly.

More youths in the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at Kariong will benefit from a detention and post-release support program, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation. The grant will support SHINE for Kids’ Stand As One youth detention mentoring program, after a nomination from the foundation’s Administration and Relationships Manager, Lisa McSweeney. SHINE for Kids is one of 31 charities to receive funding as part of the Foundation’s 2019 Employee Connected Grants program, sharing in more than $700,000. “This funding will support the

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absolutely amazed to hear the pitter patter of tiny Cassowary chick feet soon. “Sadly, it isn’t as easy as putting the pair together and playing some romantic music. “Lots of meticulous planning goes into this and we have our fingers crossed that the successful breeding means that we will see eggs soon,” she said. Southern Cassowaries are Australia’s heaviest, flightless bird. They’re an imperative part to the rainforest ecosystem as they are considered a ‘gardener’. They spread the seeds of rainforest trees, with seeds so large that no other animal can swallow and disperse them, but the birds are extremely territorial and contact between adults generally only occurs during mating. The breeding season takes place from May to November, with females able to lay between three to five large, olive green eggs. Eggs are then incubated by the male for about 50 days, and he will guard the eggs and raise the chicks. After about eight to 18 months of age, the juveniles will begin to fend for themselves when they are chased away by the male. There are estimated to only be between 1,200 – 1,500 cassowaries left in the wild, as they face threats such as deforestation/habitat loss, car strikes, and attacks by dogs and feral pigs. Source: Media release, Oct 24 Amanda Woodbine, The Australian Reptile Park

incredible work that SHINE for Kids is doing for youth impacted by either their parent’s incarceration, or (those) who’ve taken a wrong turn and found themselves on the wrong side of the law,” McSweeney said. “The program helps young people find consistent support and empowers them toward a positive direction in their lives. “I’m proud to be able to give back to the community through the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation.” The Stand As One program provides intensive mentoring to foster resilience, stability and a positive direction in the lives of young people who are in Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre. This support continues after release, as the young people

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

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Ms Toni Stevens, will present Broadway to Boggabri via SHARE Budgewoi, at Halekulani Bowling Club, on Sunday, October 22.

Stevens said. “This enables us to promote local projects WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU PAGE 35 6 DECEMBER 2019 and fundraising activities for community based organisations and assistance groups, in addition to regular Community Service Announcements,” she Champion title for Sydney and ladder, flying bars and stepping added. the Central Coast Ninja games platforms to the be all end all Ticketsfrom arethe available at and recently represented the obstacle show, the sport in the World National warped wall. the Halekulani Bowling Ninja League Championships Club Knowing first hand reception and how are station, all presenters and in America, but his long term exercise can transform a young $20. management dream was alwayscommittee to create a persons’ self-esteem, are volunteers, but to fitness space that catered to McLintock wants to introduce Source: anyone everyone, from keep and equipment and Ninja Warrior to kidsOct and Media release, 1 elite professionals to absolute schools on the Coast to get Toni Stevens, Lake transmitters up to beginners. active while having date, we raise funds them fit andMacquarieFM97.3

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New ninja warrior gym in Gosford The show features the talents of with Lucky Starr, A new gym a twist has Morgan Kent, Roberto opened in North Gosford. Gennari, RileyFitness and AustralianBruni Warrior Al Showman. (AWF) is the dream of local boy Cameron McLintock, has Ms Stevens willwhohost been an avid participant in the the show and musicians, sport for the past four years. The Toste Trio, will also Catering for all levels of perform. fitness from beginners to elite champions, the gym radio offers “As a community

everything from kid’s classes to elite adult ninja training. McLintock grew up on the Coast and currently resides in East Gosford and has successfully competed up to World Championship level of Ninja Warrior. McLintock says he has had an avid fascination with the sport since training alongside some bea of thehere legends of will the sport as teen.laughter and He currently holds the music, skulduggery

He achieved this in late October when he opened AWF. McLintock said he has created the ultimate community environment, based on encouragement and selfmotivation to empower people to reach their health and fitness goals, whatever they may be. His new gym also features some most iconic Fawltyof the episodes, a obstacles popularised on the veteran comic, with his television program Australian wife Warrior, Edith,from played by, Ninja the salmon

fun. “Australian Warrior Fitness offers a facility with a huge variety of obstacles and services from kids parties to school sports, holiday programs, ninja classes for all ages and the opportunity to compete in local and national competitions,” he said.

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and magic, and a cabaret for all to savour and enjoy when the Wyong Drama Group brings ‘Allo ‘Allo to The Art House stage in November.

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Her name is Liliya Tatarinoff ato is ofdue and, at justYard 13 years age,for she is already track work atonational address cycling champion. Tatarinoff has been the NSW cyclist of the year, in her age category, for the past three years in a row. In the past 12 months she has racked up a list of achievements that require a full-time trophy cabinet-maker. These include winning the NSW Under 15 State 500m Time Trial and taking the silver medal in the Sprint and bronze medal in the Scratch Race, Points Race and Tempo, among others. In April, Liliya became the Australian Champion for the 500m Time Trial, Sprint and Criterion.

In November, she competed against the best racing cyclists in her age group from around the country in Round 1 of the National Junior Track Series (NJTS) in Brisbane. Out of 11 races, she came seventh of in one, some the second issuesin another and won the other nine that have emerged to be leading the series going into Round 2 in Sydney this weekend. Just recently, Tatarinoff won the Clarence St Cyclery Cup, the feature event of the night in her age group at the Dunc Gray Velodrome in Sydney. A five-lap handicap race where the slowest rider starts more than half a lap ahead of the scratch rider, Liliya started as the scratch rider and took out the race in what spectators described as one of the most exciting races of the year. Source: Interview, Dec 4 Mark Tatarinoff, Macmasters Beach Reporter: Ross Barry

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over the last year. The works were held back until after the school holidays, but CONVIC were onsite with works beginning on October 9. They expect to be on site for two weeks until October 22. During works, only part of the site will be open at a time to allow the works to be completed. Council request riders to be patient and careful about how they ride near the workers. They are making the park better for all of us. The red circles on the plan show the main areas affected by the works.

The classic British comedy was written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. Source: Media release, Sep 28 Directors Howard Oxley Pollyanna Foreshaw, Wyong and Duncan Mitchell will Drama Group make theLiliya Wyong Drama Tatarinoff leads the field in the NJTS Brisbane Group’s production a night out in World War II. “As we did last year, we are teaming with the Fab Fakes Art Exhibition hoping to attract DO YOU rreeal ally lly b believe elieve in what audiences from all over your bussiness has to offer? the Central Coast,” said Wyong Drama Group’s DO YOU believe th hat if President, Ms Pollyanna prospective custoomers Foreshaw. “Arrive early for the know about whatt your music of the War era and business offerrs, enjoy the art exhibition, they wou uld come in drooves? then enter the world of madcap humour with our café proprietor, Rene, as he tries to fool not only the Germans, but the Gestapo, the French Resistance and, of course, his beautiful An ongoing, large, business card size songstress of a wife, advertisement in this newspaper, in full colour, Edith,” Ms Foreshaw only costs $30 + GST per week. said. We distribute thousands of copies in your “Playing René is, immediate area every fortnight. Howard Oxley, well known for all his Basil

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Ruth Jordon,” she said. “These two have been doing plays together in Wyong since 1984. With Duncan Mitchell (as Herr Flick) and Marc Calwell (as Gruber), also veterans of the group, and a host of others, the cast has depth and quality guaranteed to please any audience. “Our aim at Wyong Drama Group is to provide reasonablypriced entertainment for

our community against Source: rising costs, TheOctArt Mediaat release, 30 Cameron House, inMcLintock, an areaAustralian crying Warrior Fitness North Gosford out for live theatre but constrained by the rising costs. “If we fill the house we can do it, so please come and enjoy our show and help us continue the 65year tradition of Wyong Drama Group providing great live theatre for the Coast,” Ms Foreshaw said.

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Academy of Sport hosts Awards Night

Marcus James, Holly Handley and Ronan Grattan

Central Coast Hockey’s Marcus James, and Gosford City Rebels’ Holly Handley, have been crowned the Central Coast Academy of Sport’s 2019 Male and Female Athletes of the Year.

The Academy (CCAS) held its VIATEK Awards Night at Mingara Recreation Club on November 20, with James and Handley scoring the major gongs on the night after a phenomenal year in their respective sports.

James had a massive year on the field, kicking it off with a stint in Central Coast Hockey Association’s Under 18 Representative team which finished fifth in the Division 1 state championships. He also helped Erina Hockey Club secure their first Open Men’s Division 1 Minor Premiership in five years. He also played for Newcastle University in the Hunter Coast Premier League Competition. CCAS Managing Director, Ian Robilliard, said James was selected as Male Athlete of the

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Year for his commitment to his sport and work ethic. “Marcus was selected at this year’s recipient due to his excellent work ethic at training and also his leadership shown during the Academy Games tournament. “Marcus was one of the senior members of this year’s squad and really lived by the team culture, responsibility, work ethic, commitment and respect. “He would often set the tone of the session, ensuring it was always at the standard the

coaches expected. “Marcus was unanimously voted as the athlete of the year by all the hockey coaches,” Robilliard said. Robilliard also praised Handley for her academy season. “Holly is a great competitor, tough and resilient are qualities that she possesses, and they showed throughout the entire academy season. “Holly demonstrates a never say die attitude and a willingness to get better.

“The qualities she displays will no doubt guarantee her ongoing success as she continues to develop her skills and this, combined with her outstanding athletic ability, will set her up well for future success. Other major award winners on the night included: Ronan Grattan (basketball), who picked up the Chairman’s Award; Jess Morgan (netball), who picked up The Office of Sport Coaching Scholarship; and, Matt Cranney (Coast Sport) and Brett Dooring

(surfing), who were named joint recipients of the Ray Sandell Dedication to Sport Excellence Award. For the first time in the CCAS’ history, the organisation awarded life membership to three longtime supporters: Mark Holton who was the CCAS’ Founding Chairman; and, Mike Rabbitt and Steve McWhirter, who were Founding Directors. Source: Media release, Nov 22 Emily Burgess-Moore, Central Coast Academy of Sport

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. Four rescues which took place across the Coast were deemed worthy of the prestigious award, with the lifesavers involved all honoured for their efforts in saving lives. Three of the rescues took place at beaches around the former Wyong Shire, with the

fourth being conducted by then 11-year-old Max Taylor at Wamberal Beach. Taylor’s rescue was a case of being in the right place at the right time. He had just finished a surfing session and was waiting for his father to pick him up when he heard screams for help from the beach. Upon inspection it became clear to the young Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club member that a tourist with poor

swimming skills had become stuck in a rip and was in danger. Taylor re-entered the surf and was able to rescue the fully grown man by maneuvering the man onto his board and then paddling them out of the rip. Taylor’s efforts also earned him a NSW Surf Life Saving’s Rescue of the Month Award back in March. Source: Media release, Nov 9 SLS Australia

Max Taylor receiving his Meritorious Award from SLS Australia President, Graham Ford

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Development begins on state of the art sportsgrounds

Artist’s impressions of how Adcock Park will look after the redevelopment

The $26.2M redevelopment of Adcock Park at West Gosford is finally underway, with a sod turning ceremony on December 3 marking the beginning of construction on Stage One. The honours were done by Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, who said the project would not only see increased usage but would create a venue capable of attracting inter-regional and State level sporting competitions to the Coast. Council’s Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said the next 12

months would see the construction of a state-of-the art multi-purpose sportsground amenities building to will accommodate five of the seven sporting codes which use the facility. “In addition to the construction of the building and a temporary access road to support traffic movement throughout the construction period, a major electrical supply upgrade will also be undertaken to address the existing overload at the site,” Cox said. “Stage Two works will follow on from this first stage and include the redevelopment of the existing sporting fields,

construction of five additional netball courts, construction of a consolidated car park at the entry to the site and upgrade of sportsground lighting.” The redevelopment project has been funded by Council and the State Government through the Public Reserve Management Fund. “We acknowledge and thank the NSW State Government for providing funding to help us deliver projects the community want and need,” Cr Matthews said. “Spaces such as Adcock Park are vitally important as they encourage physical activity

Lisarow win Central Coast cricket competition

Lisarow High School’s Open Girls team have been crowned the winners of the 2019 Central Coast Cricket Knockout Competition after beating Wadalba Community School in the grand final. Wadalba won the toss and opted to bat, but a handful of

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cycling, little athletics and AFL, as well as local schools who use these facilities for sport carnivals,” he said. Source: Media release, Dec 3 Central Coast Council

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key wickets were taken early, opening the floodgates for Lisarow. “This started a collapse and we bowled Wadalba out for a below-par score of 90,” said Principal, Nicole Hunt. “On a small ground, with our classy top order, it was never going to be enough. “A comprehensive victory for

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and help to create a sense of belonging. “We look forward to delivering a world-class facility where everyone can be active, socialise and engage in community activities.” Member for Terrigal, Adam

the girls who are working well as a team and really hitting their straps at the business end of the state knockout,” she said. Lisarow will now move onto the regional final. Source: Website, Nov 18 Nicole Hunt, Lisarow High School

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LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0456 1.32 0544 1.40 0000 0.51 0039 0.49 0115 0.47 0152 0.46 0230 0.46 1045 0.76 1149 0.70 0628 1.49 0706 1.58 0745 1.67 0821 1.75 0900 1.82 FRI 1649 1.35 SAT 1745 1.35 SUN 1244 0.62 MON 1331 0.54 TUE 1415 0.46 WED 1456 0.39 THU 1537 0.33 2318 0.53 1836 1.36 1921 1.37 2005 1.37 2047 1.38 2131 1.38

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

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Smith and Sharma lead U12s to rep win Rising stars Koby Smith and Raj Sharma put on a 60-run partnership to lead the Central Coast to win the inaugural 2019/20 Greater Hunter Under 12 Representative Competition. The Central Coast team started favourites having already won theT20 tournament and despite losing their last encounter with Hunter Valley just a week ago. Hunter Valley won the toss and batted but were in trouble early, collapsing to be 8/28. A late flourish by the Hunter Valley tailenders saw them lift their score to 56. There were some early jitters

Central Coast U12s celebrate their win

First grade cricket moves to two-day mode The Central Coast Cricket Association First Grade competition moved into two-day mode on Saturday with several outstanding performances. Most notable among these was a maiden first grade century by 17 year old Wyong batsman Kaleb Daley. Daley made 130 off 141 balls, including 15 fours and four sixes, to help Wyong amass a huge score of 343 runs against Warnervale. Daley joined team mate Hayden Murphy at the crease with Wyong in difficulty at 4/64. The pair then put on a partnership of 190 to gain the upper hand before Murphy was dismissed just three runs short of his century. The best of the bowlers for Warnervale was 15 year old spinner, Karan Katli. With just a handful of first grade games under his belt, Katli bowled 28 overs to finish with a haul of 7/137. In other highlights, Lisarow Ourimbah’s Blair Lindsay put on another century, combining with Ben Sunshine for a 131 run partnership. The same match also produced an amazing hat-trick

Wyong batsman Kaleb Daley

to Southern Spirit bowler Simon Mahoney. Elsewhere, first innings points are up for grabs at Gavenlock Oval where the Northern Power dismissed Narara Wyoming for just 102 with David Molan taking 5/26 off and spin twins Nick Babcock and Chris Archer each taking two wickets. Narara Wyoming got themselves back in the game by having Northern Power 4/19 at stumps with Kyle Jordan picking up three wickets including the valuable scalps of Ben Gillies and Zac Abel. The final match between Kincumber Avoca and Terrigal

Matcham at Erina Oval is also set for a thrilling conclusion. On an unpredictable wicket, 19 wickets fell for just 193 runs which leaves Kincumber Avoca, who scored 100 runs, requiring one wicket and Terrigal Matcham 8 runs to gain 1st innings points. Harry Brien finished with 3/21 off 11.3 overs whilst Daniel Cross took 3/14 off 5.3 for Terrigal Matcham while Dylan Robertson claimed five wickets for just 15 runs for Kincumber Avoca. Source: Media release, Dec 2 Garry Burkinshaw, Central Coast Cricket Association

for the Central Coast team when they lost a wicket in the first over, but Smith (31no) and Sharma (21 no) then knuckled down to business. Smith was lethal square of the wicket, while Sharma hoisted a hook shoot over the ropes for a six to bring up the victory. Medallions were presented to the Central Coast Team and Koby Smith was awarded the Player of the Competition after strong performances with both the bat and the WK gloves throughout the series. Source: Media release, Nov 30 Garry Burkinshaw, Central Coast Cricket Association Reporter: Ross Barry

Mariners sink to tenth place

A tough night in Brisbane ended in defeat for the Mariners on Saturday night, with second half goals from Roy O’Donovan and Scott Neville enough for Brisbane Roar to take the three points.

The match started slowly with the hosts having the run of play early, but they were kept at bay by the Mariners’ backline and keeper Mark Birighitti. Eunsun Kim created several opportunities early in the match, at one point thundering a strike into the crossbar. Giancarlo Gallifuoco fizzed an effort wide and Matt Simon was denied by Roar keeper Jamie Young after a good turn in the area. It was then Birighitti’s turn to again save the day as he produced a stunning one-onone stop to deny O’Donovan racing towards the Mariners goal on the stroke of half-time. The Roar’s first goal came in the second half when Roy O’Donovan managed to get a touch past Birighitti and in. Mariners Coach Alen Stajcic brought Sam Silvera and Jordan Murray into the attack but could not stop the Roar going two goals up as Scott Neville headed home from a corner with 24 minutes left to play.

Silvera almost created a lifeline inside the final 10 minutes as he combined neatly with Lewis Miller to find space in the area, but his shot was parried by Jamie Young. The loss sees the Mariners drop down to tenth place on the ladder. They will sit next weekend out with the bye before travelling to face Sydney FC on the road in round 10. Speaking after the game on Saturday, Stajcic said his side came out of the blocks slowly and adjusted poorly to tactical changes from Robbie Fowler’s men. “I thought Brisbane dominated the first fifteen minutes, we didn’t really get out of our half,” he said. “They got a lot of momentum in that early period but, as the half wore on, we started to get forward a little bit and break out, and probably started to control the game towards the end a little bit and particularly in the second half.” Asked about the impact of Sam Silvera, who came off the bench this week, Stajcic said the youngster provided the spark that was needed after the Roar went ahead and hinted that new signing Jair could be in line for a debut when the Mariners take on Sydney FC. “I thought he [Silvera] looked

dangerous when he came on and created some good moments. “Coming up here with the conditions we thought he could give us the energy late in the game and he certainly did that.” Source: Website, Nov 30 David Jordan, Central Coast Mariners Media

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Magpies swoop in one-day cricket final The Lisarow Ourimbah Magpies have taken out the first piece of silverware of the 2019/20 cricket season with a five wicket win over Warnervale in the One-Day final played at Erina Oval on Sunday. After winning the toss and batting in overcast conditions, Warnervale got off to a great start with skipper Simon Keen and Tony Cornwell posting a 74-run opening stand in just nine overs. Keen’s 52 came off just 29 balls with four fours and four sixes. It took the introduction of Matt Jones to turn the tide for Lisarow-Ourimbah when he had Keen caught at gully, followed shortly by the important wicket of Brett Russell caught behind. Jones finished with figures of 4/16 off 7.3 overs. After being punished in his first spell, Matt Sunshine returned with the ball and took the wickets of Tony Cornwell (36) and Joey Liddle (17). With the Warnervale innings crumbling at 5/114, Kaine

Lisarow-Ourimbah perform ‘Swoop Down’

Harmsworth provided a late flourish scoring 34 off 26 balls, with 5 fours and a six, to give the Wildcats a very defensible 167. Matt Jones was the best of the bowlers with figures of 4/16 off 7.3 overs whilst Blair Lindsay finished with 3/22 of 8 overs. Lisarow Ourimbah’s chase

got off to a scratchy start with Simon Keen dismissing the dangerous Ben Cohen for 9 in the third over. Chris Sheppeard was then sensationally caught one handed on the boundary by Mitch McNeilly for 20 before Ryan Fenning was enticed into a false sweep shot and bowled for 14.

When Matt Jones fell the score was 4/76 and the match was in the balance. It was then Magpies skipper Blair Lyndsay and team mate Ben Sunshine took matters into their own hands. With a slow outfield, Lyndsay kept the score turning over, working the ball judiciously to both sides of the wicket and

punishing the occasional loose ball. As the sun came out and conditions improved for batting, the pair gradually began to reel in the total and when Lindsay passed 50 the deficit was just 45. With the one-day title in their grasp, Lindsay eventually fell to Karan Katli for 70 runs scored

off 98 balls with nine boundaries. The glory of hitting the winning runs fell to Sunshine who hit Keen for four to bring up an excellent half century and give the Magpies victory with 27 balls remaining. Simon Keen was the pick of the bowlers for Warnervale finishing with 1/24 off 6.3 overs. Lindsay was awarded the Greg Smith Medal for his excellent all-round performance. Speaking after the game, Lyndsay said he thought the toss was not a factor and that he too would have batted first had he won the toss. “They’re moments you think back on and say that was really special. “If either of us had lost our wicket, it would have been a completely different ball game.” Source: Media release, Dec 2 Garry Burkinshaw, CCCA Interview, Nov 30 Blair Lindsay, LisarowOurimbah Cricket Club Reporter: Ross Barry

Rising stars on display in tennis championships In an exciting start to the Gosford District Tennis Club Championships, the Coast’s young talent was on raw display. Rising star Shannon Spencer prevailed over rival Eliza Zyryanova 6-2, 6-2 in the final last Saturday to become the Open Womens Club Champion. The match saw a mix of strong hitting and deft touches from both players. Spencer and Zyryanova met earlier in the day in a gruelling, high-quality, two and half hour pool match. Spencer heads to Melbourne next week to contest the

Shannon Spencer and Eliza Zyryanova

Nationals at Melbourne Park, one of three local Gosford club members invited to play. On Day two, the Men’s Open event got underway in perfect conditions. In the first of the semi-finals

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Johnathan Cooper defeated 16 year old Jayden Shipley 6-0, 6-0, while Brad Simpson fought out a tough win against Nick De Vivo 7-5, 6-2. Cooper and Simpson will meet in the Final next Saturday afternoon at 1.30pm with the final of the Men’s Division 2 to be played between Iain Shand and Oliver Salmon at 1pm, also next Saturday. The 15 year old Nick De Vino provided one of the stand-out performances of the weekend partnering with Jonathon Cooper to provide a master class in the Open Men's Doubles tournament.

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