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Labor Party wins A Ward – Greens miss out t the time the Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press, Australian Labor Party (ALP) candidates for election to Wyong Council had received the highest number of first preference votes in A Ward with a total of 12,087 votes.

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A Ward’s ALP, headed by Cr Doug Vincent, received 30.10 per cent of the formal vote with a quota of 1.81 giving the group a possibility of two councillors being elected.

This would see the ALP’s number two candidate, Mr Ken Greenwald join Cr Vincent on Council for the first time.

The A Ward Liberal party candidates trailed closely behind with 28.56 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.71.

The A Ward Liberal

ticket is headed by Mr Luke Nayna, who at 24, is set to be Wyong Council’s youngest ever councillor.

Current A Ward Independent Cr Greg Best is certain to serve another term, with 19.11 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.15.

A Ward Save Tuggerah Lakes’ candidate, Mr Adam Troy, is also expected to gain a seat, with 12.75 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 0.80.

Current Central Coast Greens Cr Sue

Wynn polled the lowest in A Ward at the time the Chronicle went to press, at just 8.9 per cent, and it is unlikely she will serve another term with a quota of only 0.53.

A final declaration of the poll was planned for Friday, September 14, but counting was still taking place and the declaration was postponed until the following week.

Council meetings are not able to resume until the poll is declared.

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Liberals win B Ward he Liberal Party were in front for B Ward with 9,788 votes in Lloyd Taylor, is likely to the Wyong Council election at the time the Wyong Regional gain a seat, with 14.53 per cent of the formal Chronicle went to press.

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The B Ward Liberal Party led by Cr Lynne Webster, was in front with 26.60 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.60.

B Ward Independent

and most recent mayor Cr Bob Graham is certain to serve another term with 20.98 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.26.

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ticket Cr Lisa Matthews is certain to serve another term, with 20.48 per cent of the formal votes and a quota of 1.23.

Save Tuggerah Lake’s B Ward party, led by Mr

vote and a quota of 0.87.

Current B Ward Independent Cr Doug Eaton, Wyong Council’s longest serving councillor, has just 9.67 per cent of the formal vote and could

potentially miss out on a seat with a quota of 0.58.

It’s still too close to call and that fifth seat could go to Tyson May, the number two person on the Liberal Party ticket.

The B Ward Central Coast Greens have missed out on a seat,

polling just 7.75 per cent of the formal votes and a quota of only 0.46.

The results are subject to change, as official results were scheduled to be finalised on Saturday, September 15.

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Jeff Strickson, Deanna Bocking, Bob Ward, Robert Stephen, Adam Crouch and Chris Burke. picked up the swing to them of 2.7 per cent apiece.

The Liberal Party received a quota of 3.84 on first preference votes, meaning that sitting

councillors Jeff Strickson and Chris Burke and new candidate Bob Ward were elected in their own right.

The Labor Party received a

Comment sought on new camping fees Comment will be sought on new fees and charges for the Patonga Camping Area for a period of 28 days.

If no “sustainable objections” are received, the new fees will be adopted.

Gosford Council has proposed that the charges go up to $44 per night for the powered sites from $31 per night and to $35 for unpowered from $24.50 per night.

A report from staff to the council meeting of Tuesday, September

4, said weekends at the Patonga Camping Area were often fully booked from September through to the end of April every year.

Under the current fees and charges, these weekends fall into the “shoulder tariff” period excluding long weekends, NSW School holidays and the peak period from December 1 to January 31.

According to acting director of city services Mr Peter Armour, the camping area was at capacity during these weekends, and

additional resources were required including security on a Friday and Saturday night and additional staff.

The resources and services being provided were consistent with those being provided during “peak tariff” times, he said.

“The current rates charged for the shoulder rate period do not cover the costs involved with the additional services required,” Mr Armour said.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.39, 4 Sep 2012

quota of 2.32 first preference votes, meaning that sitting councillors Jim Macfadyen and Vicki Scott were re-elected.

Team McKinna gained a quota

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of 2.21, meaning that Lawrie McKinna and Gabby Bowles were elected.

With a quota of only 1.14, the Greens will lose a seat to only retain one seat on council, with Hillary Morris elected.

Sitting councillor Craig Doyle, with a quota of 0.77, is expected to benefit from Central Coast First preferences to get him across the line.

The Liberals are expected to pick up the final council seat on preferences.

None of the elected councillors lives on the Peninsula, with Jeff Strickson at St Huberts Island, Deanna Bocking at Killcare and Jim Macfadyen at Pretty Beach being the closest.

Counting for the Gosford Council election was still underway as Peninsula News went to press on Friday and results may be subject to change.

The poll was not expected to be declared until Saturday.

Website, 14 Sep 2012 NSW Electoral Commission

Railway St to be B-double route Gosford Council will arrange for advertisement in the Government Gazette to proclaim a B-double semitrailer route for Railway St, Woy Woy, from Charlton St to Nagari Rd to the Woy Woy tip entrance.

A request was received by Council from Viking Waste Pty Ltd that a B-Double route to the Woy Woy tip be established.

The proposed route satisfied the route assessment guidelines for B-Doubles for land and shoulder widths and swept path requirements.

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Liberals dominate at council election Central Coast First and the Greens were the big losers.

Once having two councillors, including last year’s mayor Cr Laurie Maher, Central Coast First look unlikely to retain any seats.

It gained only 52 per cent of the number of votes required for a councillor to be elected in his own right.

The Greens suffered a swing away from them of 4.4 per cent, down to 10.4 per cent of the vote, and will lose one of their two seats on the previous council.

The Liberals retained most of the personal following that Cr Chris Holstein brought with him when he joined the party at the last election, dropping only one per cent.

Elected as Member for Gosford in the State election, Mr Holstein did not contest the council elections this year.

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A trial run was carried out and was witnessed by representatives from Council, Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Police.

The consensus from those representatives was that the route be approved.

According to Gosford Council’s Local Traffic Committee report of Monday, August 6, the route would reduce heavy vehicle movements throughout the day, reduce fuel consumption and pollution for the movement of freight and be more efficient.

Gosford Council Agenda TR.12.39, 4 Sep 2012

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iming is everything and Australia’s Skud 18 crew couldn’t have asked for anything more on day four of the London 2012 Paralympic Sailing Regatta on Portland Harbour.

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After a long day of competition, which included two abandoned races, Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch came off the water exhausted, but with spirits high after finishing second and first in the day’s two races.

“It was a long day waiting for the wind, we had two false starts as the wind kept changing, but we had a really good day,” said Fitzgibbon.

“Liesl and I were on fire, we played with the fleet a lot and sailed people back a bit.”

In race one the Aussie crew looked to be in trouble

when they went around the top mark in second last position but that was due to the changing wind and luckily for the duo, the race was abandoned and restarted.

Fitzgibbon and Tesch have only been sailing together since 2011.

With just three races left in the competition (at the time Grandstand went to press) Australia sit in first place with a handy four point lead over the USA who are second on a count back from Great Britain.

“We’re in sync as a team, and finally I’m in sync with what I need to be doing out on the water,” said Tesch of Woy Woy. “Every single race I get a better understanding of sailing and what my responsibilities are about,” said Tesch.

“Historically, we perform better at the end of a regatta.”

The award recognises

Tom’s contribution to the sport of sailing at both a national and international level.

Tom, who began sailing at the age of eight, was named World Sailor of the Year in 2010, won five World Championships in the space of six years and most recently, won Olympic gold in the Men’s Laser event at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

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The concept, which is a work in progress, sees the old Town Centre comprehensively renovated to provide a facility on the first floor that maximises the synergies within it and which also provides a lively, engaged facade to the eastern side of Kibble Park.

Kibbleplex is the working name for the proposal to use the failed retail centre previously called Town Centre as a jobs generator for the Central Coast.

Maher said this award was recognition of Tom’s momentous achievement winning Olympic gold.

“Tom is a fantastic representation of the Central Coast spirit and is proof of the success that can come about as a result of hard work and dedication.

“The Central Coast is lucky to be fringed by fantastic waterways, so it is no surprise that we have a vibrant and diverse sailing

community producing world class sailors.

“Tom’s success is an inspiration to other budding sailors and serves to highlight the wonderful range of water sports on the Central Coast.

“Having been considered amongst the best in the world for several years, it is wonderful to see Tom’s success culminate in Olympic gold at the London Games; awarding him the

Keys to the City is just one way that we can recognise this achievement,” said Cr Maher.

Cr Maher said this award not only recognised Tom’s sporting efforts but also acknowledged his success in lifting the profile of the Central Coast around Australia and the world.

“On behalf of Gosford City Council, I would like to congratulate Tom on his achievements in his

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chosen sport and wish him continued success into the future.

“We are proud to have him represent our region and put Gosford City on the map in the international arena,” said Cr Maher.

Tom Slingsby’s Welcome Home Celebration, where he will be awarded the Key’s to the City, will take place at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve.

An artist’s impression of Kibbleplex

Head of the project director Colleen WorthyJennings said, “while this project is at the concept

stage and requires some quantification, it has the real potential to deliver jobs as well as the long

primarily for parking by many people in Gosford, but is otherwise empty.

“Too many people from

Media Release, 31 Aug 2012 Colleen Worthy-Jennings, Gosford Council

osford Council will enter into negotiations with Commercial HG with a view to revising their current lease agreement for the Town Centre building.

On December 6 last year, Council resolved that “subject to development consent, Council enter into a lease with Commercial HQ (trading as City Markets Gosford Pty Ltd) to lease the ground floor of the Gosford Town Centre building”.

A formal lease was entered into on February 1 specifying the “permitted” use as “the operation of markets, outlet stores and specialty shops” on the ground floor.

Council reformed the City Centre Team with the aim to revitalise the “heart” of

Gosford, its CBD. One of the immediate projects identified was the redevelopment of the first floor of Park Central with a new state of the art City library, business incubatortelework space and a university presence.

The team is undertaking market research for specific uses and engaging with stakeholders.

A key stakeholder is Commercial HQ as lessee of the ground floor.

The lessee has invested in the building through refurbishment works on the ground to restore damage caused when previous owners and tenants vacated.

In the current economic climate, the lessee has not been successful in attracting retail operators (particularly

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t the time the Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press, Australian Labor Party (ALP) candidates for election to Wyong Council had received the highest number of first preference votes in A Ward with a total of 12,087 votes.

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A Ward’s ALP, headed by Cr Doug Vincent, received 30.10 per cent of the formal vote with a quota of 1.81 giving the group a possibility of two councillors being elected.

This would see the ALP’s number two candidate, Mr Ken Greenwald join Cr Vincent on Council for the first time.

The A Ward Liberal party candidates trailed closely behind with 28.56 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.71.

The A Ward Liberal

ticket is headed by Mr Luke Nayna, who at 24, is set to be Wyong Council’s youngest ever councillor.

Current A Ward Independent Cr Greg Best is certain to serve another term, with 19.11 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.15.

A Ward Save Tuggerah Lakes’ candidate, Mr Adam Troy, is also expected to gain a seat, with 12.75 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 0.80.

Current Central Coast Greens Cr Sue

Wynn polled the lowest in A Ward at the time the Chronicle went to press, at just 8.9 per cent, and it is unlikely she will serve another term with a quota of only 0.53.

A final declaration of the poll was planned for Friday, September 14, but counting was still taking place and the declaration was postponed until the following week.

Council meetings are not able to resume until the poll is declared.

Website, 14 Sep 2012 Electoral Commission NSW

Chittaway Public School on election day

Liberals win B Ward ‘market operators’) to the complex, but still retains a valid lease.

Discussions with the lessee had centred on Council’s proposed uses and whether the original intended uses on the ground floor were complementary.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.74, 4 Sep 2012

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Following Council’s successful purchase of the Town Centre building principally for commuter car parking, an Expression of Interest was issued for potential operators to conduct activities in the building.

awaited City Library within a reasonable timeframe”.

Kiibbleplex is the building now used

the Central Coast have to commute to Sydney or Newcastle for work when they could do their job just a well in Gosford,’ said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

“The NBN will provide the speed and reliability needed to have confidence in a telework hub like Kibbleplex.”

As well as commuters, the many small businesses on the Coast will be offered space for hire by the day, week or month.

Businesses can take advantage of broadband services on an occasional basis without the cost of signing up at home.

“This is the way people will work in the future, and we could start the ball rolling in Gosford,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

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o s f o r d Council’s City Centre team is developing a concept and specifications for a 21st Century Learning and Enterprise Centre in conjunction with a new City Library.

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Slingsby to be given keys to the city entral Coast Olympic gold medallist Tom Slingsby will be presented with the Keys to Gosford City in a welcome home celebration to be held at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve on Saturday, September 8.

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he Liberal Party were in front for B Ward with 9,788 votes in Lloyd Taylor, is likely to potentially miss out on a polling just 7.75 per cent the Wyong Council election at the time the Wyong Regional gain a seat, with 14.53 seat with a quota of 0.58. of the formal votes and a It’s still too close to quota of only 0.46. per cent of the formal Chronicle went to press.

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The B Ward Liberal Party led by Cr Lynne Webster, was in front with 26.60 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.60.

B Ward Independent

and most recent mayor Cr Bob Graham is certain to serve another term with 20.98 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.26.

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ticket Cr Lisa Matthews is certain to serve another term, with 20.48 per cent of the formal votes and a quota of 1.23.

Save Tuggerah Lake’s B Ward party, led by Mr

vote and a quota of 0.87.

Current B Ward Independent Cr Doug Eaton, Wyong Council’s longest serving councillor, has just 9.67 per cent of the formal vote and could

call and that fifth seat could go to Tyson May, the number two person on the Liberal Party ticket.

The B Ward Central Coast Greens have missed out on a seat,

The results are subject to change, as official results were scheduled to be finalised on Saturday, September 15.

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Wyong Mayor to be popularly elected he referendum question on whether Wyong Shire would prefer to popularly elect the mayor was officially passed on Thursday, September 13.

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This will come into effect in 2016 and will result in an increase in councillors from 10 to 11 (including the mayor) and the public vote for the mayor at the next local government election.

50,630 formal voters from both Wards have

voted ‘yes’ in favour of a referendum, with a total of 63.08 per cent.

29,638 formal voters were against the referendum, citing ‘no’, with a total of 36.92 per cent.

Website, 14 Sep 2012 Electoral Commission NSW

Nayna elected to Council as youngest ever Wyong councillor ewly elected A Ward Liberal Cr Luke Nayna, 24, has said he is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead, having secured a seat as one of the youngest ever councillors for Wyong following the local government election held on Saturday, September 8.

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“I will bring a different perspective to the issues before Council and act as a representative for a large segment of the community, young people starting families and looking for employment opportunities,” said Cr Nayna.

“I’ve always had a passion for my local community and have been actively involved over the past few years working with community groups to improve our Shire.

“When the opportunity arose for me to put my hand up for council, I was excited about the possibility of increasing

my involvement and representing my community,” he said.

Cr Nayna said he lists youth unemployment and creating long term jobs for Wyong Shire residents as a priority.

“My main priority is working to tackle the youth unemployment issues that face the Shire.

“I want to do everything possible to assist in creating well paid long term jobs for our local residents.

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“I’m eager to hit the ground running and get to work delivering on our commitments,” said Cr Nayna.

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Woman killed in pedestrian crash at Toukley

olice will prepare a report for the Coroner after the death of an elderly woman who was struck by a car at Toukley on Tuesday, September 11.

Shortly after 12.45pm, emergency services were called to a supermarket car park on Canton Beach Rd after reports that a car had struck a pedestrian.

Investigators believe that an 87-year-old woman was attempting to park her BMW sedan in a parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated.

As the car moved forward it struck the kerb, crossed a concrete path and went through some shrubs.

Phil Heaton from Budgewoi Dunecare udgewoi Beach Dunecare has taken home the Biodiversity Conservation Award as part of the 2012 Sustainable Cities Awards, which coincided with Keep Australia Beautiful Week from Monday, August 20, to Sunday, August 26.

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Budgewoi Beach Dunecare has been together for 17 years and volunteers have undertaken 48,500 hours of on-ground work to restore two kilometres of dune vegetation at Budgewoi Beach.

Local volunteer and president of Budgewoi Beach Dunecare Mr Phil Heaton described the dunes as looking like a “pasture of bitou bush” 17 years ago.

The eradication of weeds such as bitou

bush has been a key focus of the group with the development of a systematic program involving primary, secondary and follow-up maintenance weeding.

Over 50,000 local native provenance plants such as the melaleuca quinquenervia, assorted banksia and eucalyptus have also been propagated in a nursery onsite and planted during the most favourable months from March through to October.

The group has actively engaged with local residents through community planting days and site visits that attract Landcare organisations, TAFE, school groups and the local community.

The Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority has partnered with Budgewoi Dunecare on a number of rehabilitation projects over the years.

Website, 10 Sep 2012 Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Authority

Power restored to homes and businesses

mergency crews from Ausgrid managed to restore power to approximately 7300 homes and businesses in parts of Wyong, Tuggerah and Dooralong, after disruptions on Friday, September 7.

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Power supply was interrupted to the area until 4.50 pm in the afternoon, after a fault on

a transformer at Wyong zone substation.

Ausgrid said crews worked as quickly and

safely as possible to repair the fault.

Media release, 7 Sep 2012 Ausgrid Media

The car then struck a bench on which a 70-year-old woman was sitting, facing away from the car park.

Both were propelled into a nearby shopfront and the pedestrian was trapped by the vehicle.

A number of bystanders came to the woman’s aid and released her from between the shop front and car.

A m b u l a n c e paramedics attended a short time later and conveyed the 70-year-old

woman to John Hunter Hospital but she could not be revived.

The driver was spoken to at the scene and taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.

Investigators seized the BMW for further mechanical examination and have also reviewed CCTV footage from nearby shops.

Police inquiries into the incident are continuing.

Media release, 12 Sep 2012 NSW Police Media

Regional Development Australia Funds will still go ahead, said Thomson ember for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has said he is satisfied the Federal Government would still carry out the final rounds of the Regional Development Australia Fund for Wyong Shire, despite Minister for Regional Development Mr Simon Crean speaking of a stock take on the distribution of funds in Parliament House on Thursday, September 13.

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“I am satisfied that the Government is committed to ensuring the remaining rounds of the Regional Development Australia Fund are developed and put forward,” said Mr Thomson.

“This freeze will not affect potential projects for which submissions have already been lodged.”

In his speech at Parliament House, Mr Crean addressed the issue amidst claims the funds would be frozen or potentially diverted to other programs.

“I’m here to speak in relation to the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) and Barnaby Joyce’s assertions (in regard to freezing funds),” said Mr Crean.

After being asked the

“impact of the freeze clamp down” during his speech, Mr Crean said it was not a freeze and instead referred to it as a stock take.

“I think freeze is one way of expressing that, and I think the more correct way is to say that what we’re doing is a stock take of all the programs.

“What we’ve done is say we need to take a stock take, assess our priorities, and move forward accordingly.

“Now is there a process to go through in ensuring the next rounds come out?

“Of course there is and the government is in the process of developing that.

“I make the point, we are committed to the future rounds of RDAF.

“We will honour our agreement, we have honoured all of our agreements, and this is just another example of scaremongering,” said Mr Crean.

RDAF Submissions from Wyong Shire to date include applications for infrastructure projects, such as the $3 million grant to reconstruct storm water drainage on Minnesota Rd, Warnervale.

“As I have always done, I will fight for the Central Coast and make sure we get our fair share of vital funding whether it be through the RDAF or other avenues,” said Mr Thomson.

Media release, 13 Sep 2012 Glen Atwell, Office of Simon Crean MP Email, 14 Sep 2012 David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson MP

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Watanobbi fires deliberately lit olice have charged a 12-year-old boy following an incident on Sunday, September 9, when a house was allegedly broken into and a bush fire started at Watanobbi.

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Shortly after 11:30am, police and fire fighters were alerted to a bush fire near Alison Rd at Wyong.

The fire had multiple ignition points and police were informed that three young people were seen running from the area.

The fire rapidly escalated and headed directly towards the F3 Freeway causing substantial disruption to traffic.

The F3 was closed in both directions due to thick smoke and safety concerns for motorists.

Southbound traffic

was stopped at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, while northbound traffic was at a standstill at Cobbs Rd, Mardi, until traffic was diverted onto the Old Pacific Highway.

The F3 did not fully reopen until the fire threat had been eliminated just after 3:40pm.

Around 80 hectares of bushland was burnt during the blaze.

Investigators said they believed a home was broken into on Sommers Rd on Sunday morning where it was suspected several items were stolen

and used to ignite the fire.

The offender then used the items as an accelerant and started fires in bushland near Alison Rd. Officers then arrested a 12-year-old local boy and took him to Wyong Police Station with his mother.

He was later charged with steal from dwelling and damage property by fire and granted conditional bail to appear at Wyong Children’s Court on Tuesday, October 2.

Media release, 10 Sep 2012 NSW Police Media

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Police search for missing Leisl Smith olice are appealing for public assistance to locate a Wallarah woman who has been missing since Sunday, August 19.

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Ms Leisl Smith, aged 23, was last seen at approximately 1pm on the Sunday, leaving her Wallarah home.

Ms Smith failed to return home and was reported missing to police.

At the time of her disappearance, Ms Smith was driving a silver coloured Honda Accord with NSW registration BJO-27S. She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a thin build, brown eyes and dyed blonde hair.

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Anyone with information about Ms Smith’s current location or recent movements is asked to contact

Tuggerah Lakes Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media release, 8 Sep 2012 NSW Police Media editorial

Police treating fires in Long Jetty and Shelly Beach as suspicious incidents should uggerah Lakes Police are currently investigating a number of responded to a car fire hoodie and black pants.

Police are treating the Crime Stoppers fires in the vicinity of Long Jetty and Shelly Beach, which were in Tuggerah Pde, Long Jetty. fires as suspicious and 1800 333 00. lit on Sunday, September 2.

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At approximately 10:55pm, police attended The Entrance Rd following reports a bin was alight.

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Coast Connect Day in Lake Haven for “those doing it tough”

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esidents of Wyong Shire were invited to attend the 2012 Coast Connect Day, held at Gravity Youth Centre in Lake Haven on Thursday, September 13.

In its sixth year, the initiative aims to unite people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or doing it tough with the support and services they need.

Gosford Council’s manager of community

and cultural development Ms Sue Verhoek said Coast Connect Day was an important community event that brought together a wide variety of people living on the Central Coast.

“The event has grown

from strength to strength since it began in 2008 and its continuing popularity is an indication of how vital these services are within our region.

“In 2011 we had over 650 people attend the event,” said Ms Verhoek.

Coast Connect Day provided access to services such as legal advice, counselling, financial advice, transport vouchers, clothing and footwear, toiletries and health services.

Media release, 10 Sep 2012 Gosford Council Media

missing bushwalker has been found safe following a search at Dooralong on Tuesday, September 4.

$300,000 allocated to not for profit groups in Wyong total of $300,000 has been allocated to the Wyong Electorate from the state government for 2012-13 as part of the Community Building Partnership program, which is now open for applications.

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“This exciting program will benefit many local not for profit organisations within the Electorate of Wyong,” said Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

“Already, many local organisations and

community groups have received significant funding from the Community Building Partnership program,” said Mr Webber.

In the last round of funding, 17 organisations in the Wyong electorate

were successful including the Wyong District Cricket Club, Coastlink Respite Care, and Camp Breakaway.

A factsheet outlining the criteria for the application and approval process is available

New sewage pumping station in Blue Haven

yong Council has invested $1.5 million in the construction of a new sewage pumping station in Blue Haven, as part of Council’s ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation program of the region’s water and sewer network.

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Construction of the pumping station began in July and is expected to be completed by January next year.

Works are currently underway to install 500 metres of sewer pumping main between the existing pumping station on Birdwood Dr (south) and the new pumping station on Birdwood Dr (north).

The original pumping station was built in the early 1990s and since that time, an additional 1800 properties have been built in the surrounding area which has put extra demand on the pumping station.

“Ensuring our residents have access to quality water and an effective sewerage system is a priority for Council,” said Council’s director of infrastructure management Mr Greg McDonald.

“The Blue Haven pumping station is just one of the investments Council has planned over the next six months to improve water and sewerage services in the region.”

As part of these works, Council has contracted McNamee Constructions Pty Ltd to construct the sewer pumping main,

which will connect the existing pumping station with the new pumping station.

This work will begin this month and continue until approximately the end of October.

Construction crews will undertake the works Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm, and 7am to 1pm on Saturdays.

Some residents may experience an increase in noise and vehicle movements while work is being carried out.

Media release, 7 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Media

Missing bushwalker found safe and well after 11 hours

online.

Applications close on Tuesday, October 30.

“I encourage community groups to apply for this Community Building Partnership program,” said Mr Webber.

Media release, 7 Sep 2012 Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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At approximately 8pm, police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were called to Dooralong after reports a 42-year-old had gone missing while on a bushwalk with her two dogs.

Police established a command post and were able to make contact with the woman via her mobile phone.

The woman had made a camp fire and said she was in good spirits.

Extensive searches were carried out by officers on foot during

the night.

They were assisted by a police dog and from the air by the Lifesaver helicopter and ambulance helicopter.

A rescue helicopter found the woman just before 7am on Wednesday, September 5, and a crew was winched in.

The woman and her two dogs were guided out to safety on foot.

She was suffering from mild exposure but otherwise in good health.

Media release, 5 Sep 2012 NSW Police Media

Playgrounds closed for maintenance

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yong Council closed a playground at Canton Beach and Saltwater Creek from Monday, September 10, to Friday, September 14, for maintenance before the spring school

holidays.

The playgrounds were closed to the general public to ensure safety while repairs were made without risk to children and other patrons.

M a i n t e n a n c e undertaken included tree pruning, weed spraying, play equipment repairs, furniture painting, pathway repairs,

replanting of flora and a general tidy up.

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News & History

Over 40,000 B Ward had over 36,000 voters voters in A Ward A A total of 36,798 formal voters turned out in B Ward to choose their preferred party at the Saturday, September 8 election.

Berkeley Vale Public School had the highest turnout of formal voters, recording 2,884 on the day.

Brooke Ave Public

School also recorded a high turnout across the 29 venues in B Ward, with 2,534 formal votes recorded.

Dooralong Hall had the

smallest turnout of voters across B Ward, with just 103 votes recorded.

Website, 14 Sep 2012 Electoral Commission NSW

total of 40,156 formal voters turned out in A Ward to choose their preferred party at the Saturday, September 8 election.

At the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press, Lake Munmorah Public School had the highest turn out of voters from across A Ward, with 2,800 formal votes

recorded.

Gorokan Public School also recorded a high turnout of voters across the 27 venues in A Ward, with 2,268 formal votes recorded.

Jilliby Public School had the smallest turnout of voters across A Ward, with just 92 formal votes recorded.

Website, 14 Sep 2012 Electoral Commission NSW

Ray Rauscher, Wyong Council’s first social planner

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ay Rauscher was listed as a significant man in the Significant Coast has always been support the Caroline Bay be contributing towards seeing the challenge of Men of the Central Coast book published in 2009 to acknowledge out in front in initiating arts precinct. further development Mr Rauscher believes actions. men who had made a difference on the Central Coast.

Ray Rauscher came to the Central Coast in 1978 as Wyong Council’s first Social Planner.

At that time, Council’s total staff in community services was Mr Rauscher and a youth worker.

Councils across NSW have moved since then more boldly into community services, social planning and more recently, sustainable urban planning.

It was from 1978 onwards that Mr Rauscher worked with a number of keen Central Coast people in the areas of heritage, environmental protection and social justice.

His involvement in the Central Coast scene has been through a number of forward thinking groups.

He has worked with the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society from 1978, as well as a planned museum for Wyong Shire.

On another front, he enjoyed working with Allan and Beryl Strom who completed environmental studies with residents of Wyong Valleys and TuggerahMardi areas.

The Tuggerah Lakes Cycleway Group formed in 1979 with an aim to introduce cycleways as

there were none at the time.

Finally, the good works of the Central Coast Social Developmental Council (CCSDC) commenced in 1972, were bearing fruit in 1978.

The CCSDC was facing closing down by 1984, given the failure of the Federal Government to continue this successful Whitlam initiative.

The Central Coast has always represented a sluice gate of population movement, bringing ideas to the Coast.

With the new residents mixing with the more established ones, the

The Central Coast Peace Group with Earl Marchant and team, working on making the Central Coast nuclear free in 1980 was one such group.

Others included groups such as the Central Coast Year of the Tree (1982) and Central Coast Down to Earth with Tony Newman and others, being the forerunners of the (CEN) Central Coast Environment Network formed in 1997.

There seemed at the time, in 1978, one prime cultural identity, but later many more Central Coast people would move into promoting the arts to

the work of groups such as CEN and Wycare (Wyong Shire Land Care) and both Wyong and Gosford Councils will

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Yarramalong Valley Festival held he Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival ran from Tuesday, August 25 to Sunday, September 9.

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The Festival has been running since 2008 and is staged on behalf of the Communities of the Yarramalong Valley and Wyong Creek by the Yarramalong Progress Association.

Designed to bring the Communities together and introduce the Valley to the general public, the prime objective of the Festival is to raise money for the various self-funding historical

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Year 6 students attend Wyong hosts Coast transition program for chess competition Tumbi College yong High School hosted the 18th annual Central Coast Primary and High School Chess Competition on Friday, September 14.

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Two hundred students from three dozen schools competed in separate primary and secondary competitions, with each player participating in a minimum of five games throughout the course of the day.

Overseeing the competition was the NSW Junior Chess League, which awarded trophies for the first five positions in each competition and a team trophy for the Primary and Secondary school with the best three

individual players.

Wyong High School students also organised and catered the event.

Media release, 12 Sep 2012 Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education

Wyong golf day held as school’s major fundraiser

wenty Year 6 students from Wamberal, Brooke Ave, Bateau Bay and The Entrance Public Schools are participating in the inaugural Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi yong Christian Community School will host a charity golf day Campus Quality Enrichment Program, which started on Monday, August 27. at Wyong Golf Club on Friday, October 26.

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“Not only is it a great day of fun and fellowship, but it also doubles as our major fundraiser for the year,” said principal Mr Ian Liney.

“With plenty of prizes to be won and a whole heap of laughs to be had, the golf day really is an

event not to be missed.

“Technology has a significant place in today’s classroom and we would like to further increase access to IT within our classes. “ C o n s e q u e n t l y, all funds raised from this year’s event will

contribute towards this goal,” said Mr Liney.

Participants can enter as a team of four or can play as individuals.

Newsletter, 5 Sep 2012 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

Photography exhibition at The Entrance Gallery photography exhibition showcasing pictures of Wyong Shire opened on Friday, September 14, at The Entrance Gallery.

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The exhibition will run until Sunday, September 23, with coastal paradise photographs of the Central Coast from internationally acclaimed and local photographers.

The photographs are a selection of the best from

the recent exhibition at Ken Duncan’s Erina studios, and are the result of an international

competition to find the best shots of the Central Coast.

Media release, 14 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Media

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The program, which runs for 10 weeks, is aimed at introducing Year 6 students to their future teachers, students and school.

Each week a specific subject is covered and students from the primary schools are able to attend the subject that most interests them.

This program builds on the already successful transition program that runs across all five schools.

Starting with science in week one, the program will also include Japanese, music, maths, English, woodwork, HSIE, PE and will conclude with another science lesson.

Each lesson will include fun and interactive activities that are designed to engage the campus’s future students and help prepare them for secondary school.

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“We selected Year 9 students to be involved in the program as they will be here next year when the primary school students move into Year 7,” said course facilitator Ms Emma

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New autism learning centre opens igsaw Autism Services are opening a new resource and learning centre at Tuggerah Business Park and will hold the official open day on Saturday, September 22.

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The centre will be open from 9:30am on the Saturday with the official ceremony starting at 10:30am.

Interested residents are being welcomed to attend and view the permanent residence and support the work Jigsaw do for those affected by autism.

Jigsaw Autism Services offers creative ways to support families and stakeholders in the treatment and education of those with an autism spectrum disorder.

Jigsaw founder and director Ms Joanne Brearley is a specialist autism educator with over 24 years teaching experience and post-graduate university qualifications in the latest research.

Jigsaw was created to support families and educational staff seeking to receive early intervention and treatment options in

inclusive settings.

The services are aimed at giving children with autism opportunities to receive early intervention alongside their typical developing peers by working on relationship building.

Jigsaw also offers a range of services, including autism assessment tools for diagnosis in conjunction with child psychologists and a resource store.

Ms Brearley said she was passionate about providing services that reflected the unique needs of raising a child with autism.

“At Jigsaw we respect and understand that children with Autism have their own unique learning style and work with families and educators to help build bridges from their culture to ours,” said Ms Brearley.

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he Central Coast office of the HunterCentral Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has moved offices from Gosford to the town centre of Wyong.

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The move to Wyong had been on the drawing board for some time and once suitable offices were found, staff moved forward to ensure a smooth transition into the new premises.

CMA Central Coast Catchment coordinator Mr David Green said it was important for the CMA to be located in a spot that was central to their clients and also the catchment community.

The Central Coast landscape of the CMA covers the local government areas of Lake Macquarie and Wyong and also the Brisbane Water catchment area of the Gosford local government area.

“The role of the CMA is to help our local Central Coast community better protect our environment in the areas of

biodiversity, aquatic health, soils, estuaries, wetlands and marine areas,” said Mr Green.

“We provide support to key groups such as individual landholders, local government, urban residents and community groups such as Landcare in a region that extends from Woy Woy in the south to as far north as Lake Macquarie.

“The CMA staff are often on the road attending meetings and developing on-ground projects with landholders, the move to Wyong means we will be travelling shorter distances to provide service and support to our community,” said Mr Green.

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The Department of Broadband’s senior policy worker Ms Barbra Lepani will give a talk about the potential benefits, including the possibility of Central Coast residents being able to stop commuting through

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Business expo at Mingara yong Council will have staff on hand at the Central Coast Business Expo at Mingara Recreation Club on Wednesday, September 19, from 2pm, to provide residents with advice on how to start a home business

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“This expo is a great opportunity to present on the preparation and submission of applications for small business, with the focus on home business,” said Council’s manager of development assessment Mr Peter Fryar.

“There are many things to consider before starting up a business at home, and often people overlook the fact that Council approval is required.

“A business set up from home should not have a detrimental effect on neighbours in terms of parking, increased traffic flows and obviously even noise.

“It also must not interfere with the amenity of the neighbouring properties.

“There is a lot to consider, but setting up a home based business can be very rewarding and add to the local economy,” said Mr Fryer.

Council’s manager of economic and property development Mr Brett Phillips said Council was more than happy to sponsor the event, which highlights the outstanding depth of businesses on the Central Coast.

“This is a great way for businesses to stay ahead of the game, show off their products and services and market themselves locally in order to grow.

“Like all businesses, Council is always looking to the future and making life better for our residents, which is why we had no hesitation in

sponsoring this Expo.

“Council will continue working with all local businesses to assist in job creation opportunities for our residents,” said Mr Phillips.

Last year’s Central Coast Business Expo was fully booked with more than 90 exhibitors attracting around 350 visitors.

Exhibitors range from accountants, business coaches, copy writers, designers, entertainers, financial advisors, Government agencies, health professionals, IT specialists, local retailers, local professionals, marketing consultants, travel agents and web developers.

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Wyong Grand Hotel could have the Best Bistro in Australia yong’s Grand Hotel was named a finalist in the Best Bistro category at the 2012 Australian Hotels Association Awards (AHA) Gala, held at Wrest Point Casino in Hobart on Wednesday, September 5.

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More than 500 AHA members and special guests were in attendance to see the announcement of awards covering all aspects of the hotel industry, including Best Overall Hotel.

Shadow Minister for Tourism and Regional Development Mr Bob Baldwin also attended the AHA Gala Awards dinner.

“The AHA and its National CEO do a great job in listening to and representing their members which can be

seen by the fact that 500 of their members were there to celebrate their achievements,” said Mr Baldwin.

“I am really pleased that my home state, NSW, did well, winning in 15 of the 39 categories.”

With regional areas said to be hit by the many challenges the tourism industry faces, Mr Baldwin said he was “glad to see there were finalists and winners from outside the capital cities”.

AHA National CEO Mr Des Crowe

Media release, 13 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Media

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Woongarrah GP Super Clinic opens esidents in one of the Central Coast’s fastest growing areas now have access to a state of the art medical centre with the opening of the new GP Super Clinic at Woongarrah on Friday, August 31.

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The Federal Government provided $2.5 million towards the Super Clinic, which houses a range of general practitioner and allied health services to meet the area’s demands.

“I’m glad that the Federal Government was able to provide the kick start needed to get this state of the art facility off the ground,” said Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Mr Anthony Albanese.

“Local people told us they really needed a proper medical centre so they would not have to travel so far to see a doctor and other health practitioners.”

Member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson said he was proud to have helped secure the funding for the Super Clinic, which is located in the midst of

several growing suburbs in the Warnervale area.

“The demand for medical services in this area has been shown at the temporary clinic nearby, which saw 50,000 patients in less than two years,” said Mr Thomson.

“That number of people shows the amount of pressure taken off the Wyong Hospital emergency department.

The operators of the new GP Super Clinic, Warnervale Medical Services, started seeing some patients at the new building the week prior to its opening.

“The GP Super Clinic also has reached agreements with universities for teaching and training in all health disciplines and has plans to lead the way with training workshops,”

Super Clinic principal Dr Brad Cranney, Craig Thomson, Anthony Albanese and Denise Barrett

said Mr Thomson.

Allied health professionals are progressively being transferred over to the new building.

They include a

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Other services include pathology, nursing and audiometry.

The head of Warnervale Medical

Services Dr Brad Cranney and his team have been delivering multidisciplinary practices in partnership with nurses and allied health professionals for

more than six years at Toukley and Tuggerah.

Media release, 31 Aug 2012 David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson MP

Ecstasy suspected of causing death uggerah Lakes Police have issued a warning to illicit drug users in the region to be cautious when administering drugs, after a man died and a number of other people were affected over the weekend of September 7 to 9.

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At approximately 9:40pm on Saturday, September 8, police

attended Wyong Hospital following reports of a deceased male.

Police inquiries revealed the 24-year-old may have been the victim

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Central Coast Alliance fail to nominate

Central Coast Alliance candidates now unable to stand for Council election

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osford Cr Peter Freewater has said so long to local government after his nine candidate party failed to submit its nomination forms in time.

All of the nomination forms for Central Coast Alliance were completed and handed to one of the candidates on Cr Freewater’s ticket to submit while he was in Scotland supporting his son in the world championships of highland dancing.

“This person decided to wait until half an hour before the close of nominations to submit the paperwork and then realised that they hadn’t brought the form with all the candidates’ signatures.

“Subsequently, they went home to look for it and

by the time they got back, nominations had closed.

“Therefore, not only did they not submit the group nomination, they didn’t submit [the forms for] any of the candidates at all.

“That’s it - all over red rover,” said Cr Freewater.

The person handling the nominations for the Central Coast Alliance came into the office of Ducks Crossing Publications shortly after nominations had closed to cancel booked advertising in view of missing the deadline.

He said he was “devastated” in missing the

nominations by one minute and was too upset to make further comment.

Number five on the ticket Mr Jake Cassar said he was disappointed and it was unfortunate it was left until the last half an hour.

“I guess the whole group should take some responsibility to a point.

“It’s remarkable how it could come down to those last few minutes, but rules are rules.

“The real losers in this are the community because I think we had a really, really great team of genuine community leaders that are

out there in the community making a difference.

“Me personally, I’m not deterred from any of the things I’m doing for the environment and social justice,” he said.

Cr Freewater said he had worked hard for the last four years to clean up Gosford Council and had made a pretty good fist of it.

“I saved Coastal Open Space System (COSS) from getting a recreation zoning that would allow sporting fixtures and hotels; I got the entrance [to Brisbane Water] dredged so boats wouldn’t get trashed on the rocks; I helped secure Bambara.

“I showed the community that they can stand up to Gosford Council and

expose them.

“I also played a major role in the retiring of the general manager and so now we can make a clean start with a new one.

“My concern is that many of the old councillors will still be there and I believe it would be better if the new Council were to grow out of fresh, fertile soil.

“So with this in mind, please don’t vote Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First or Craig Doyle; you’ll just be throwing the same old fertiliser on the new general manager.

“I think Kate da Costa and Hillary Morris would be excellent councillors if you don’t mind the fact that they’re Greens.

“I’d like to thank all those people in the community that have supported me and written to me or called me to thank me for things I’ve done.

“It was really good to hear people say ‘thank you’.

“I’m just sorry I won’t be there for another term to ‘keep up the good fight’,” said Cr Freewater.

He said he would now be able to return to being a marine scientist and spending more time with his family.

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There are 41 candidates contesting the Gosford Council election.

These are made up of two groups of independents, Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First, Central Coast Greens and two independent candidates.

The city of Gosford covers an area of 1029 square kilometres, stretching east to the Tasman Sea, south to the Hawkesbury River, west to the Judge Dowling Range, and north to meet the Cessnock and Wyong Shires on a border through Kulnura, Lisarow and Forresters Beach.

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Town Centre Revival Plans

The concept, which is a work in progress, sees the old Town Centre comprehensively renovated to provide a facility on the first floor that maximises the synergies within it and which also provides a lively, engaged facade to the eastern side of Kibble Park.

Kibbleplex is the working name for the proposal to use the failed retail centre previously called Town Centre as a jobs generator for the Central Coast.

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the performance of the Council and its delivery of services, financial and management plans and its annual budget.

The work of Councillors is voluntary and a small allowance is paid to compensate them for the cost of attending the many Council meetings and carrying out their civic duties.

Each September the Council also elects one of its members to the office of mayor.

The mayor chairs all Council meetings and is chief spokesperson and civic leader.

Candidates for the Gosford Council local government elections were asked to provide 250 words about what they have done and will do for Gosford.

See pages 5-9 for their responses.

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An artist’s impression of Kibbleplex

Head of the project director Colleen WorthyJennings said, “while this project is at the concept

stage and requires some quantification, it has the real potential to deliver jobs as well as the long

primarily for parking by many people in Gosford, but is otherwise empty.

“Too many people from

Media Release, 31 Aug 2012 Colleen Worthy-Jennings, Gosford Council

Council to revise Town Centre lease

osford Council will enter into negotiations with Commercial HG with a view to revising their current lease agreement for the Town Centre building.

Following Council’s successful purchase of the Town Centre building principally for commuter car parking, an Expression of Interest was issued for potential operators to conduct activities in the building.

awaited City Library within a reasonable timeframe”.

Kiibbleplex is the building now used

the Central Coast have to commute to Sydney or Newcastle for work when they could do their job just a well in Gosford,’ said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

“The NBN will provide the speed and reliability needed to have confidence in a telework hub like Kibbleplex.”

As well as commuters, the many small businesses on the Coast will be offered space for hire by the day, week or month.

Businesses can take advantage of broadband services on an occasional basis without the cost of signing up at home.

“This is the way people will work in the future, and we could start the ball rolling in Gosford,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

On December 6 last year, Council resolved that “subject to development consent, Council enter into a lease with Commercial HQ (trading as City Markets Gosford Pty Ltd) to lease the ground floor of the Gosford Town Centre building”.

A formal lease was entered into on February 1 specifying the “permitted” use as “the operation of markets, outlet stores and specialty shops” on the ground floor.

Council reformed the City Centre Team with the aim to revitalise the “heart” of

Gosford, its CBD. One of the immediate projects identified was the redevelopment of the first floor of Park Central with a new state of the art City library, business incubatortelework space and a university presence.

The team is undertaking market research for specific uses and engaging with stakeholders.

A key stakeholder is Commercial HQ as lessee of the ground floor.

The lessee has invested in the building through refurbishment works on the ground to restore damage caused when previous owners and tenants vacated.

In the current economic climate, the lessee has not been successful in attracting retail operators (particularly

‘market operators’) to the complex, but still retains a valid lease.

Discussions with the lessee had centred on Council’s proposed uses and whether the original intended uses on the ground floor were complementary.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.74, 4 Sep 2012

of a drug overdose.

On Sunday, September 9, police and emergency services attended a house in Jacqueline Ave, Gorokan, where a 21-year-old man was taken to Wyong Hospital also suffering from a suspected drug overdose.

He was placed in an induced coma and was in a stable condition.

In both incidents police alleged the men had taken MDMA and

ecstasy.

A number of other people had reported similar adverse effects.

Tuggerah Lakes crime manager Detective Inspector David Waddell said police wanted to warn drug users about the dangers of administering drugs.

“Taking illegal drugs will always pose to be a health risk.

“We believe a number of other

incidents involving drug overdoses in Tuggerah Lakes area occurred over the weekend, however, have not been reported to police.

“Every time you take illicit drugs you’re not only breaking the law, you are also risking your life,” said Inspector Waddell.

Media release, 10 Sep 2012 NSW Police Media

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Health

Bowling Club raises over $5000 for breast cancer

orah Head Panthers Hockey Club has raised over $11,000 from its McGrath Foundation charity week held from Tuesday, August 14 to Sunday, August 19, which saw members of the club wearing pink for the week’s matches.

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“We have over 200 members in our club, from the youngest who are sixyears-old to our eldest member who turns 70 this year,” said club member Ms Mel Moore.

“We are the first ever to hold such event in Central Coast Hockey.

“I secured some sponsors that covered the cost of the shirts with their logos on the back and in turn after the round had completed, they were sold off to club members and the money went straight to the McGrath Foundation.

“We wore pink shirts and pink socks to mark this occasion instead of our normal blue and yellow that we usually wear.

“We had a busy week with cake stalls, sausage sizzles, gifts, raffles and a special silent auction of a 2012 signed and framed Kookaburras (men’s hockey team) Olympic squad shirt, which reached the total figure of $950.

“All the cakes for the stall were donated by our generous club members who were only too happy to help raise funds for the McGrath Foundation that help fund breast care nurses across Australia.

“Our raffle consisted of many donated prizes such as our first prize; a signed Casey Eastham Hockey stick (Captain of the women’s Australian hockey team).

“Second prize was a signed shirt, also by Casey, that was very kindly donated by Gosford Hockey Club.

“Our round was a complete success and we ended up raising $11,315.33 for the foundation.

“I, alongside our club president, met with the cofounder of the foundation, Tracy Bevan last week and presented her with a cheque,” said Ms Moore.

Email, 10 Sep 2012 Mel Moore, Norah Head Panthers Hockey Club

Brie McMurrary, Mavis Garrick, Lorraine Murphy, Lorraine Griffiths, Valerie Davis, Elaine Clarke, Naida Caughey and Wendy Brennan

he Entrance Women’s Bowling Club held a Pink Ribbon charity bowls day on Monday, September 10, and raised over $5000

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“As in past years, we had four greens full with players from the Central Coast District,” said The Entrance Bowling Club

representative Ms Joyce Cooper.

Eighteen clubs represented, with 36 teams and 56 social

Support program held for risk of suicide carers yong Neighbourhood Centre, in partnership with the Iris Foundation, will hold We Care!, a six week program that supports carers of people who are at risk of suicide.

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The program will begin on Thursday, October 4, at Old Primary School Community Centre, Wyong.

Developed and facilitated by Ms Annette Sherwood and Ms Kate

Landsberry, the program focuses on supporting those people who provide ongoing and essential daily support and care for people at risk of suicide.

“The work of carers is said to be intense and

consuming, requiring considerable emotional and physical commitment, with carers often feeling overwhelmed and drained and sometimes fatigued, depressed or burnt out,” said Wyong

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“This program will give carers an opportunity to gain support, identify issues and needs and build on coping strategies,” said Ms Burgess.

We Care! offers the opportunity for carers to be heard, to explore their roles as carers and be part of a group for sharing and healing.

Places are limited and the program is free to carers.

Contact the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre on 4353 1750 to register.

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players, making it 200 participants in total.

“The weather was perfect with everyone in their pink.

The amount raised came to $5350 dollars which will go toward raising awareness of breast cancer.

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Berkeley Vale do well at Prime Beef Competition

Tuggerah students to raise funds for children’s foundation

uggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus was awarded Reserve Champion on the Hook for one of its steers at the Central Coast Prime Beef Competition (CCPBC) at Gosford Showground on Monday, August 20.

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“We have beaten all previous ‘Berka’ records and have received reserve champion on the hook, while also a third and fifth place in the heavy weight carcass competition, plus a second and fifth placing on the hoof,” said Agriculture teacher Ms Simone Neville.

“We also received a third and fourth placing in two junior parading classes, making this the most successful CCPBC that we have ever entered in the history of this show, and this is with

results still to come.

“The efforts that the Ag students of Berkeley Vale and the Primary Industries students from The Entrance Campus have put in have definitely paid off,” said Ms Neville.

Over 350 students from as far away as Dungog and all over the Hunter region converged at Gosford Showground on the day.

“Not only did our students look great with their new show shirts and our lovely new banner,

uggerah Public School will hold its annual Blue Dragon Day on Wednesday, September 19, to raise money for the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation and its Stay in School program.

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even footing,” said Ms Neville.

Garden bed installed for Tumbi support students

uggerah Lakes Secondary College (TLSC) Tumbi Umbi Campus’ chrysanthemums that are Support Unit has installed a new raised garden bed in its vegetable sold on Mother’s Day. “The students enjoy patch.

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“Every year Tuggerah Public School ensures that they support this organisation as it reaches out to kids in crisis throughout Vietnam,” said principal Mr Evan Campbell.

“The Blue Dragon Foundation aims to break the poverty cycle by offering education, job opportunities, training and homes to those who need it the most.

“Our school currently sponsors 12 children in

the Blue Dragon Stay in School program.

“We are offering a variety of fun activities for students and classes to get involved in on the day.

“We still need parent helpers to ensure the day is a success, so if anyone could help out, it would be greatly appreciated,” said Mr Campbell.

Newsletter, 5 Sep 2012 Evan Campbell, Tuggerah Public School

College students showcase talents

uggerah Lakes Secondary College will host a student talent showcase featuring students from all three of its campuses seeing the produce grow, (Berkeley Vale, Tumbi Umbi and The Entrance) particularly selling the The raised bed will pride in their gardening produce,” she said. on Wednesday, October 10. chrysanthemums on The garden produces said allow support students achievements,” who have difficulties bending to get involved in the gardening and growing process.

“The Support Unit have been gardening since 2008 and all of the students nurture and take

teacher Ms Lynda Izzard.

“It’s an excellent alternative learning environment, that takes the students out of the classroom, and into the sun, helping them shine and grow along with the

the usual vegetables like tomato, lettuce, baby spinach, chokos, snow peas, zucchini, shallots and capsicum, which the students then use in their weekly barbecue.

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Media release, 29 Aug 2012 Shayne Player, TLSC Tumbi Umbi Campus

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The live performances will showcase acts from creative and performing arts students from Years 7 to 12, including drama and dance performances.

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from 6.30pm and requires a gold coin donation for entry.

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Education

Wyong High School Berkeley Vale gifted students receive holds traditional certifi cates market yong High School held a traditional community market to raise money for local schools and the year 12 formal on Friday, September 7.

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The traditional student-driven market day was widened to include contributions from all the primary schools joining the high school in the Wyong Local Management Group comprising Wyong, Wyong Grove, Wyong Creek, Jilliby and Tuggerah Primary Schools.

Yabby catching, rock climbing, fairy floss

and an appearance from town crier Mr Graham Keating were a part of the festivities.

The day included workshops for primary students hosted by secondary students in dance, art and the environment.

Wyong Council supported the environment theme with a worm farm demonstration.

Art, sculptures and photography competitions were held as well as a talent quest and showcase, with more than 50 community and school stalls, which included gifts, scrapbooking, jewellery, clothing and books.

Media release, 3 Sep 2012 Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education

Wyong students participate in bike safety activities emale students from Year 7 at Wyong Christian Community School attended the CARES bike safety centre at Palmdale on Thursday, August 30.

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The students were split into four teams and participated in a number of activities including an obstacle course, talks on how to adjust a bike to their correct height and a smart board activity which outlined the dangers of the road.

Students then rode on the outdoor track and

were given licences.

Points were deducted if mistakes were made on the track.

“We all had an awesome time,” said student Lily McGoldrick.

“At the end, the girls who had not lost any points put in their licences for a raffle, which will be drawn at the end of the

term.

“The winner receives a bike and helmet,” said Lily.

Newsletter, 5 Sep 2012 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

Chris Spence with members of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus

ear 8 students who participated in the Gifted and Talented Students (GATS) Day at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus received certificates from Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence on Wednesday, August 29.

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“Mr Spence attended the school assembly and handed out certificates to the students who participated in the Year 8 GATS Visual Arts day, and was shown the finished collaborative work hanging in the library,” said principal Mr Noel Heaps.

The individual artworks produced by students were inspired by their natural surroundings, where students walked to Tuggerah Lake and collected natural objects to incorporate into their artworks.

Two smaller scaled versions of the main

artwork, which was hung in the school library, were presented to Mr Heaps to hang in the executive offices of the school at the assembly.

Newsletter, 3 Sep 2012 Noel Heaps, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus

Wadalba students hold book character parade

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tudents from Wadalba Community School held a book character parade on Thursday, August 30.

“Students were very creative and looked fantastic in their costumes,” said principal Ms Sally Conn.

“It was great to see so many students take part and so many parents and

grandparents turn up to watch the parade.

“The teachers all took part and they too looked great in their fabulous costumes.

“It was a wonderful experience that allowed

students to express their personalities and show their love for books,” she said.

Newsletter, 30 Aug 2012 Sally Conn, Wadalba Community School

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Lisarow bank to enter in Mingara Relay for Life charity event taff and their families of the Lisarow Bendigo Bank will enter a team in the 2012 Mingara Relay for Life charity event on Saturday, October 13, to raise money for the Cancer Council

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To assist with their fundraising, they are running a raffle with all proceeds going toward the Relay for Life event.

First prize is a gift pack made up of donations from the Lisarow Plaza shop owners and local businesses with its value said to be in excess of $700.

Second prize is a $100 bank account at the Lisarow Community

Bank branch of Bendigo Bank and third prize is a Bendigo Bank gift pack.

The relay day will feature a survivor’s circuit of the Mingara regional athletics track and a candlelight ceremony of hope.

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costumes, featuring traditional craftspeople and entertainers performing.

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Hot rods at Gwandalan fete wandalan Public School will hold a fete and hot rod car and motorbike show on school grounds on Saturday, October 20, from 10am.

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The day will feature rides, food and market stalls, a chocolate wheel, face painting and pony rides.

Live performances and music demonstrations will take place, as well as raffles.

Website, 13 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Website

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Out & About

30 organisations display for National Threatened Species Day ational Threatened Species Day was celebrated with a range of activities available to the community on Friday, September 7, at Memorial Park, The Entrance.

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National Threatened Species Day saw more than 30 organisations bring a range of iconic, quirky, creepy and slithery animals to inspire and educate local communities about their plight.

Wyong Council’s Estuary Management team were at the event, bringing attention to the species located in the Tuggerah Lakes estuary and catchment areas such as the seahorse and platypus, thanks to funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country.

“Events like this help raise awareness in the community about

the fragile state of our ecosystem,” Estuary Management Plan manager Mr David Ryan said.

“Everything we do in our catchment impacts upon the Lakes which contains many unique and threatened species that we need to protect.

“That’s why Council is working so hard to ensure the successful implementation of the Estuary Management Plan.

“Council is very proud of the work we do from the Estuary Management Plan,” said Mr Ryan.

Media release, 6 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Media Miki and Arlie Markham from Berkeley Val at Memorial Park, The Entrance

Free workshop to learn how to keep chickens yong Council will hold a free chook keeping workshop at Wyong Neighbourhood Centre on Thursday, October 25, from 10 am.

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The workshop aims to encourage residents to recycle organic waste to minimise the amount of food scraps being placed in red lid bins across the shire.

The workshops offer residents a chance to learn practical, hands on advice about keeping chickens, as well as other tips on reducing the use of chemicals around the home.

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Classic car weekend held with retro theme

Campbell performs at Mingara inger Mr David C a m p b e l l performed at Mingara Recreation Club on Saturday, September 8, following on from his Let’s Go 80s extravaganza tour.

he ChromeFest classic car weekend will be held from Friday, October 26, to Sunday, October 28, at Memorial Park, The Entrance.

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The event presents classic American cars, hot rods, low rider bicycles and rock and roll rockabilly.

Other entertainment included will be dance

Mingara was included as one of the performance venues on Mr Campbell’s new tour across NSW, Saturday Night Live.

Mr Campbell played songs from his previous albums including The Swing Sessions, The Swing Sessions 2 and Good Lovin’.

Songs included in his set were Tainted Love, I’m your man, and Shout to the Top.

demonstrations, dance lessons, a street cruise, 45 retro themed market stalls and a retro fashion parade.

A free outdoor film will be held on the Saturday

evening in Memorial Park, with the final Show and Shine car show on the Sunday.

Website, 13 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Website

Free Fair Trading seminar at Lake Haven free seminar to educate residents on their fair trading and consumer rights will take place at Lake Haven Library on Thursday, October 11.

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NSW Fair Trading representative Ms Jillian Meyers-Brittain will deliver a talk on fair trading and consumer rights when purchasing day to day goods and

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services.

Other staff from Fair Trading will also be available to answer questions and give advice.

Bookings are essential

and can be made by contacting Lake Haven Library on 4350 1570.

Website, 13 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Website

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$67,000 and an extra teacher for Budgewoi

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Free dung beetle information workshop at Jilliby

udgewoi Public School will receive $67,300 next year as well as an extra teacher as part of the Transitional Equity Funding program for socio-economic background.

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The allocation is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to equity and provides additional resources to address the particular needs of school communities characterised by high

concentrations of low socio-economic status families.

Equity funds are to be used to support school plans and maximise opportunities to explore innovative practices

that support continuous improvement in student achievement.

Newsletter, 27 Aug 2012 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

Thomson not happy with funding cuts to schools ederal Member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has spoken out about the State Liberal and National Government’s cuts to local schools and TAFE colleges on the Central Coast.

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“This is the biggest cut to education in 20 years, since the last time the Liberals-Nationals were in Government in NSW,” said Mr Thomson.

“They’re freezing funding to every single local Catholic and Independent school.

“They’re cutting funding to our public

schools and cutting TAFE teachers as well as putting up fees.

“Whenever a Liberal Premier picks up an axe, schools are first to face the chop.

Mr Thomson said the State Coalition MPs on the Central Coast are sitting back and doing nothing while these cuts Pick of the crop are occurring.

“Yet again, Chris Hartcher, Chris Holstein, Chris Spence and Darren Webber are either unwilling or unable to Pick of the Crop CD4 stand up for the Central Coast.

“Every child in every local school will feel the pain of the state Pick of the Crop CD5 Coalition’s savage cuts, and our TAFE campuses at Gosford, Ourimbah and Wyong will be badly affected by this move.

“This state government is destroying our local schools and TAFE colleges with their harsh cuts”, said Mr Thomson.

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The workshop will be presented by leading dung beetle expert Mr John Feehan who is a former member of the CSIRO team tasked with introducing bovine dung beetles into Australia.

Known as “the Farmer’s Friend”, Mr Feehan is an entomologist and recognised authority on dung beetles in Australia.

Every day, more than half a million tonnes of dung is dropped onto Australian pastures, locking up nutrients and creating a breeding ground for bush flies, buffalo flies and other pests.

Dung beetle colonies are capable of burying

manure left by a herd of 450 cattle in less than a day.

Workshop participants will find out which species of dung beetle is the most suitable for their area and would give the best results throughout the seasons.

People who have dung beetles on their property are invited to bring along some live specimens for identification and advice on how to tailor livestock management practices to reduce chemical destruction of the beetles, especially at the larval stage.

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said: “Dung beetles are nature’s own recycling specialists and make our soils more productive and sustainable.”

“At this workshop, participants will learn that dung beetles are a cost-effective biological means of pasture and nutrient cycle improvement.”

The workshop is coordinated by the CMA and is part of a joint project with Wyong Council.

It is funded by the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country.

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Sport

Central Coast Sevens to include Academy Womens’ team he Central Coast Academy of Sport Women’s Rugby Sevens team met and trained together on Saturday, September 1, at Central Coast Grammar School in the lead up to their debut at the Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival on Saturday, October 27, at Wyong Leagues Club.

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This will be the first time a local women’s team will participate in the tournament.

The event will feature 12 women’s teams from around Australia alongside the 16 men’s teams and 12 team schoolboy events.

Tournament director Mr Craig Morgan expressed his excitement at the creation of the Central Coast’s latest women’s sporting team.

“Women’s rugby has exploded in popularity, with the games inclusion in the Olympics from 2016 and the general exciting nature of sevens girls are really taking to the sport.

“We identified that there were no avenues currently open to women on the Coast to play rugby locally so we decided to create the opportunity and the response has been excellent,” said Mr Morgan.

The team will comprise 12 girls for the tournament, some with previous rugby experience and several who currently play other sports such as OZTag, touch and soccer.

It is hoped the team would spark further interest from women on the Coast.

The team will be run by the Central Coast Academy of Sport with

Training at Central Coast Grammar

Academy coach Paul Sinclair, Australian Sevens player Jesse Parahi and assistance from Australian Rugby

The Wyong Diary

For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Wednesday September 19

Tuesday September Saturday 25 October 6 Blue Dragon Charity Keith Whelan to Dung Beetle Day, Tuggerah Public workshop, Jiliby lecture at Wyong Shire School

Wednesday September 22

Friday September 28

Library, Tuggerah

Wednesday October 10 Student talent showcase, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Saturday Saturday Thursday October September 22 September 29 11 Jigsaw Autism Central Coast Free fair trading Services open day, Watercolour Tuggerah Business seminar, Mingara Ash Grunwald Central Coast performing at Business Expo, The Entrance Mingara from 2pm Leagues Club, Bateau Bay

Society exhibition, Friday October 26 The Entrance Gallery Sunday Wyong Christian Community School September 23 Friday October 5 Fundraising movie Under the sea charity golf day, Wyong session of Hotel workshop at Wyong Golf Club Transylvania for Relay Shire Library for Life, Event Cinemas, Tuggerah Park

If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

Union development officer Michael Magripilis.

The team will train in the lead up to their

debut at the Central Coast Sevens to build cohesion in preparation to take on some other teams in Australia.

Media release, 3 Sep 2012 Craig Morgan, Central Coast Sevens

Northern Lakes girls receive AFL achievement award

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orthern Lakes Power Junior AFL players, Charlotte Craine and Rachel Blade, will both receive a club achievement award at Tom Barney Oval on Sunday, October 7.t

“Our club is very proud of their The two 12-year-olds are still playing for Northern Lakes Power six years achievements,” said Mr Webber.

Charlotte recently represented the after they first registered as Auskickers.

Central Coast in the “The AFL is inaugural girls’ side at really pushing the the annual Challenge Cup participation of day against Newcastle, females in our sport, defeating the side 14.13 and it is wonderful to 0.0. to see that one of our “Her love of the game local clubs is also has seen Charlotte expand supporting this,” said her skills to include a AFL NSW manager position as club umpire Mr Simon Smyth. this year,” said Mr Smyth.

Northern Lakes “Rachel is a special Power Juniors needs student who loves president Mr Damian getting out on the field Webber said he was and playing with her proud of both girls’ Charlotte Craine and Rachel Blade friends. achievements.

“She looks forward to the weekly “The girls are a valuable part of our training session and most of all running Australian Football community.

“It’s their dedication to the game and out onto the field in her blue and white Guernsey; and she has a fantastic right the club that makes them special.

“The club has watched their skills boot,” said Mr Smyth.

Email, 7 Sep 2012 develop over the past six years and Simon Smyth, NSW AFL they have grown into amazing young women.

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Central Coast Academy of Sport acknowledges Councils’ support he Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has acknowledged both Wyong and Gosford Council’s support of the Academy.

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Since the Academy’s establishment in 2004, Wyong and Gosford Council have both provided support towards the Academy’s sporting programs and development of local athletes.

“The CCAS has received wonderful ongoing support from Wyong Shire Council and Gosford City Council since our early beginnings,” said CCAS managing director Mr Ian Robilliard.

“Under the leadership of Bob Graham and Laurie Maher, respectively, sport in general on the Central Coast has benefited greatly through the financial support and provision of services from both Councils.

“Cr Graham has been a great friend of the Academy of Sport.

“Sport is a vital aspect of the Central Coast community and Bob is certainly understanding of this, most specifically through his role on

the Mariners board of directors.

“Bob has done an excellent job as a member of the Wyong Shire Council for a number of years now.

“We wish Laurie all the best for the future.

“With Maher stepping down, we’re also looking forward to working with the newly elected council,” said Mr Robilliard.

Media release, 4 Sep 2012 Central Coast Academy of Sport Media

TIDE CHART (Fort Denison)

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

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Mariners acquire Sheffield’s Nick Montgomery he Central Coast Mariners have agreed to terms with highly experienced defensive midfielder Nick Montgomery for the forthcoming A-League season.

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Montgomery joined the Central Coast from UK partner club Sheffield United after Blades chairman Kevin McCabe, who is also the director for the Central Coast Mariners, played an instrumental role in endorsing the Mariners club and culture to the player.

Montgomery, 30, is a Sheffield United legend having progressed through the club’s youth ranks before making over 400 competitive appearances for Sheffield’s first team.

Montgomery’s time with the Blades saw him feature in the Barclays Premier League as well as England’s tough and competitive second tier, currently known as the nPower Championship.

Central Coast Mariners head coach Graham Arnold said he believed Montgomery was the perfect addition to his squad.

“All my contacts

in the UK can’t speak highly enough of Nick Montgomery,” Arnold said.

“He is a winner, a leader, and having lost Alex Wilkinson and Matt Simon recently, I knew it was crucial that we brought in a player who can influence not only a game, but the group as well.

“Nick’s pedigree speaks for itself and, at 30, some of his strongest years of football are still

in front of him.

“He is fit having undergone pre-season with Sheffield United,” said Arnold.

Central Coast Mariners chairman Peter Turnbull thanked Mr McCabe for assisting the Mariners in acquiring Montgomery’s services.

“Kevin (McCabe) helped no end in making this deal a reality and we appreciate his support.

“In fact, with Kevin’s help, Nick has chosen to sign with Central Coast in favour of offers from clubs in England’s top three tiers, and teams in the United States.

“We are all very impressed with Nick’s record as a one club player, as Sheffield United captain, and as a true community leader.

“These are all aspects we look for when looking for players to join our club,” said Mr Turnbull.

Media release, 1 Sep 2012 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners Football Club

Central Coast Sports History Ducks Crossing Publications will include articles on the history of various sports on the Coast, with photographs where possible, subject to space available in each edition.

Many of our readers have shown a great deal of interest in having historical information included in our papers and while sport is usually about here and now, we should not forget

past achievements.

If you would like your sport, club, school or team included and have information and photographs, please send them to us for consideration.

Contact details are on page 2.

There are no restrictions but we would prefer to start with material prior to 1970.

Where appropriate and space permits, we will also try and use some of this material in our other newspapers.

Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 17, 2012 - P23

Mariners lose first pre-season A-League clash

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The Entrance holds Springtime Triples

Springtime Triples bowls winners Everglades Bowling Club Ms Hewson, Ms Tucker and Ms Leon Photo: John Dewberry

he Central Coast Mariners were beaten 2-0 by Adelaide United on Wednesday, September 12, in Adelaide, in their first preseason clash against an A-League opponent.

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The Mariners were not without chances in Adelaide and it was Central Coast’s attacking midfielder Tom Rogic who tested Adelaide custodian Eugene Galekovic twice during the first half.

Ten minutes before the half-time interval, attacker Mitchell Duke fired at Galekovic but the goalkeeper was up to the task.

John Hutchinson had a chance for Central Coast soon after the break, but again Galekovic denied Graham Arnold’s team.

Adelaide broke the deadlock in the 61st minute.

Mariners head coach,

Graham Arnold said he knew Adelaide would be a tough proposition.

“The game was more about Adelaide and us trying to help prepare them for their clash against Uzbek giants Bunyodkor on September 19.

“It was played in good spirits and I think both teams got a lot out of the game.

“And I thought our boys did well.

“We created plenty of chances and, had we taken those chances, we may have won the game.

“We were in it right until van Dijk scored in added time.

“For our first hit-out

against a team as well drilled and prepared as Adelaide, we did well.

Arnold wished Adelaide United luck for their game against Bunyodkor.

“I think I speak on behalf of the entire Australian football community when I wish Adelaide well in the Champions League.

“One of our goals for next season is to make the second round of the AFC Champions League, and represent Australia and the A-League with distinction in Asia,” said Arnold.

he Entrance Women’s Bowling Club held its annual Springtime Triples event from Monday, September 3, to Wednesday, September 5.

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Twelve clubs from the Central Coast competed with a total of 42 teams.

Everglades Bowling

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Slingsby wins Olympic gold

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by Rod Allen

wo Central Coast locals, Teigan van Roosmalen and Liesl Tesch will represent Australia at the Paralympics in London from Aug, 29 to Sept, 9.

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Swimmer, Teigan van Roosmalen, who attended Terrigal High School, was born with ushers syndrome, a hereditary disease affecting her hearing.

She was the youngest person in the world to receive a cochlear implant.

Teigan, 21, competed at the 2008 World Cup in Manchester and won two bronze medals.

Later that year, at her Liesl Tesch

Photo: REUTERS/Pascal Lauener

om Slingsby of Gosford won Australia’s first individual gold medal in the men’s Laser class sailing event at the London 2012 Olympics on Monday, August 6.

Slingsby finished how he started the Olympic competition: in total control.

The 27-year-old Gosford boy erased his demons from Beijing, where he also entered the Olympics as a raging favourite, only to finish in a disappointing 22nd place.

This time it went to script as he made the blue water of Weymouth his own, totally dominating the event with four wins and three seconds from the ten fleet

races.

“The Olympics is a dream,” said Slingsby.

“It is the pinnacle of the sport and right now I am the happiest man on the planet.

“This is the best feeling in the world.

“I worked for 12 years to get to here and I put everything I had into it.

“Last time, I put in so

much hard work and came away with nothing, and this time I put in more work and look at me now,” said Slingsby.

Slingsby, who started sailing at the age of eight, said his first gold medal had him deeply back in love with sailing and looking forward to the future.

“If I did not do well at this Olympics I would have

hung up the shoes,” said Slingsby.

“I am so proud to have done it with (my family) watching,” said Slingsby.

Parents Mavis and David, his twin sisters, girlfriend and another half a dozen close friends were perched on the Nothe with another 20,000 spectators cheering him on.

Kontides had to beat

Slingsby by six places in the ten-boat medal race to turn his certain silver, the first medal for Cyprus for any sport, into gold.

Slingsby finished the medal race a tactical ninth.

More Olympic Stories inside

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reen Point C h r i s t i a n College competed in the Taree, Hunter and Central Coast Christian Schools Association (THACCCSA) Zone Secondary Athletics Carnival at Hunter Sports Stadium, Glendale on Friday, August 3.

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There were 67 competitors from Green Point and they all represented the College with great pride.

The Girls Opens Relay Team kicked off the meet, consisting of Jessica McGillivray (Year 8), Madeline Linnet (Year 8), Laura Amos (Year 8) and Kate Linnet (Year 9), who not won but also broke the previous record with a time

September 6, 2012

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by Jacqueline Chartres

iming is everything and Australia’s Skud 18 crew couldn’t have asked for anything more on day four of the London 2012 Paralympic Sailing Regatta on Portland Harbour.

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of 54.21.

Green Point also broke other long standing records including Lachlan Apps in the 12years Boys 100m with a time of 12.90 broke the previous record of 13.03.

He also broke the previous 12 years boys 400m record of 1:07.67 with a time of 1:05.26 and the 12years Boys Long Jump record 4.55m with a distance of 4.73m.

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Tesch on top for Australia at Paralympics

first Paralympic Games in Beijing, she made the final in four of her six races and set several personal bests.

Among the most decorated and respected members of the Australian team, five-time Paralympian Liesl Tesch is a teacher at Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Woy Woy Campus.

Liesl, who will compete in sailing, was involved in a bike accident which resulted in incomplete paraplegia.

She has won medals in several Paralympic Games in wheelchair basketball, and in London, will be competing in sailing, a sport she only took up in January last year.

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After a long day of competition, which included two abandoned races, Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch came off the water exhausted, but with spirits high after finishing second and first in the day’s two races.

“It was a long day waiting for the wind, we had two false starts as the wind kept changing, but we had a really good day,” said Fitzgibbon.

“Liesl and I were on fire, we played with the fleet a lot and sailed people back a bit.”

In race one the Aussie crew looked to be in trouble

Ross competes in Olympic track final

when they went around the top mark in second last position but that was due to the changing wind and luckily for the duo, the race was abandoned and restarted.

Fitzgibbon and Tesch have only been sailing together since 2011.

With just three races left in the competition (at the time Grandstand went to press) Australia sit in first place with a handy four point lead over the USA who are second on a count back from Great Britain.

“We’re in sync as a team, and finally I’m in sync with what I need to be doing out on the water,” said Tesch of Woy Woy. “Every single race I get a better understanding of sailing and what my responsibilities are about,” said Tesch.

“Historically, we perform better at the end of a regatta.”

Slingsby to be given keys to the city

by Gosford Council Media

Australian Olympic Team website

by Wayne Parks

Zach Bolton broke the 15 years Boys 400m 56.97 record with a time of 55.89, Jordan Fleming broke the 16 years Boys 200m record of 23.72 with a time of 22.69, Logan Palmer broke the 15 years Boys 4kg Shot Put 12.07m record with a distance of 12.60m and Nicola McDermott broke the 16years High Jump with a leap of 1.70m.

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oshua Ross of Woy Woy competed in the Men’s 4 x 100 metre relay final in the last track and field event on day 15, the last day of the London Olympics.

Ross competed alongside team members Anthony Alozie, Isaac Ntiamoah and Andrew McCabe and ran the last leg for the team.

Australia placed seventh with a time of 38.43 seconds, 1.59 seconds behind the first placed Jamaican team of Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Michael Frater and Nesta Carter.

The former Henry Kendall High School student competed in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, and placed sixth in the 4 x 100m relay and 20th place in the men’s 100m.

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Classic Triples held at Toukley RSL

Media release, 12 Sep 2012 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners Football Club

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Club were the winners, with teams finishing in both first and third place, with Terrigal taking

entral Coast Olympic gold medallist Tom Slingsby will be presented with the Keys to Gosford City in a welcome home celebration to be held at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve on Saturday, September 8.

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The award recognises

Tom’s contribution to the sport of sailing at both a national and international level.

Tom, who began sailing at the age of eight, was named World Sailor of the Year in 2010, won five World Championships in the space of six years and most recently, won Olympic gold in the Men’s Laser event at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie

Maher said this award was recognition of Tom’s momentous achievement winning Olympic gold.

“Tom is a fantastic representation of the Central Coast spirit and is proof of the success that can come about as a result of hard work and dedication.

“The Central Coast is lucky to be fringed by fantastic waterways, so it is no surprise that we have a vibrant and diverse sailing

community producing world class sailors.

“Tom’s success is an inspiration to other budding sailors and serves to highlight the wonderful range of water sports on the Central Coast.

“Having been considered amongst the best in the world for several years, it is wonderful to see Tom’s success culminate in Olympic gold at the London Games; awarding him the

Keys to the City is just one way that we can recognise this achievement,” said Cr Maher.

Cr Maher said this award not only recognised Tom’s sporting efforts but also acknowledged his success in lifting the profile of the Central Coast around Australia and the world.

“On behalf of Gosford City Council, I would like to congratulate Tom on his achievements in his

chosen sport and wish him continued success into the future.

“We are proud to have him represent our region and put Gosford City on the map in the international arena,” said Cr Maher.

Tom Slingsby’s Welcome Home Celebration, where he will be awarded the Key’s to the City, will take place at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve.

Soren Nilsson (second), Steve Peterson (lead), Steve Bambury (skip) and General Manager of Club Toukley RSL, Trevor Haynes

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he Classic Triples Tournament hosted by Toukley RSL Men’s Bowling Club was held on Saturday, September 1.

Victory on the day went to a composite team being Steve Bambury (Halekulani and skipper) Steve Peterson (Toukley RSL and Lead) with Soren Nilsson (Toukley RSL and second).

The tournament is

considered by many bowlers as the pinnacle bowls tournament of the year, with players coming from Halekulani, Canton Beach and The Entrance Greens.

This tournament consisted of three games

of 11 ends, with a handicap grading system in place whereby each team must be 14 points and over as per pennant grading.

Email, 3 Sep 2012 Barry Middleton, Toukley RSL Men’s Bowling Club

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Josh Perricone wins gold at nationals

State Softball Championships played at Bateau Bay he NSW Softball Under-13s State Championships were held at the new Bateau Bay Sports Complex on Saturday, September 8.

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“We have worked closely with Central Coast Softball and Softball NSW to bring these championships to the Central Coast,” said Council’s sport and recreation development manager Ms Tracy Southern.

“The Bateau Bay Sports Facility is the official home of softball

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attends Munmorah High school and said he hopes to be selected to compete for Australia in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

“Josh is a fantastic up

Email, 4 Sep 2012 Mel Perricone, Summerland Point

hil “Flippo” Flippence of The Entrance Greens Bowling Club won the Zone 15 Champion of Club Champions Singles event against Chris Smith of Gwandalan Bowling Club on Saturday, August 1.

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The two finalists took to the green, with Albert Heath, Zone 15 treasurer.

“Flippo” stuck to his usual game plan of steady draw shots to gradually pull ahead until end 20, when he tried to remove Smith’s two shots but took out his own bowl that was holding third spot.

With Chris holding three shots he was able to draw a fourth shot plus a one on the next end.

Chris scored 13 shots to Phil’s nine over the

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and coming boxer with a huge career ahead of him,” said Josh’s mother Mel.

“Flippo” bags Champion of Club Champions Singles Title Flippence first won this title 34 years ago in 1978 and again in 2001, equalling Aron Sherriff’s record of wins (2005, 2007 and 2009,) making them the only bowlers to capture this title on three occasions.

Eighteen clubs entered their Singles Championship for 2012 and these players were divided into two Sections of 10 and eight, with Flippence winning Section One and “Flippo” taking out Section Two.

with the AFL to build a new club house at Bateau Bay,” Ms Southern said.

“That will be a great boost as they are about to start their season.”

Softball is played every Saturday between 9am and 6pm from October through to March and the sport attracts players aged from five to 65 years.

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unior boxer, Josh Perricone, of Bageros Boxing Gym at Wyongah won gold at the 2012 Golden Gloves National Boxing Championships on the weekend of September 1 and 2, at Acacia Ridge, Queensland.

The 13-year-old won gold in the school boy 46kg division on the Saturday.

Josh, who lives in Summerland Point,

on the Central Coast and the titles is the first of many events that we hope to attract to the area to make use of the first class facilities on offer,” she said.

Central Coast Softball has used the new complex for 12 months and the Association is growing.

“Recently, Central Coast Softball partnered

remaining ends but Phil got to 30 shots on the scoreboard at the 33rd end and claimed the title 31-25 with a single on the 36th end.

Phil Flippence will now represent Zone 15 in the Singles at the State Titles in November at Austral Bowling Club near Hoxton Park in Sydney’s Western Suburbs.

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Cr Bob Graham (Patron); Anthony Albanese; Craig Thomson; Peter Zalbergs (Shelly Beach SLSC President); Stuart Harvey (SLSCC President); Chris Parker (SLSCC CEO)

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helly Beach and Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs have received brand new facilities thanks to $5 million in federal funding and a contribution from Wyong Council of over $2 million.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Mr Anthony Albanese was shown around the new Shelly Beach Surf Club on Friday, August 31.

“It’s fantastic to come back to the Coast to see this great new surf club and appreciate how our surf lifesavers had to put up with a cramped, outdated clubhouse for so long before that,” said Mr Albanese.

“Our lifesavers do an admirable job and each of them gives up hours and hours of their free time to keep beachgoers safe.

“They deserve only the

best facilities and that is what we have delivered here at Shelly Beach and at Soldiers Beach,” Mr Albanese said.

During the visit, Mr Albanese and Member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson also heard from Surf Life Saving Central Coast about the organisation’s plans to further public education in the region.

“We are investigating ways of how the Government can continue to help this great organisation which is continually spreading awareness about public safety on Central Coast

beaches,” said Mr Thomson.

“The Surf Life Savers now have great new facilities to work from at two of the region’s busiest beaches, but they also need ongoing help with funding education and training.

“The storage facilities in the new clubs and the function rooms, kitchens and bars upstairs have already had positive impacts on their social activities, membership drives and fundraising abilities,” Mr Thomson said.

Media release, 31 Aug 2012 David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson, MP