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Chinese delegates briefed on Cultural Theme Park yong Shire Council hosted 21 delegates from the Beijing Government, China on Monday, September 17.

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The delegates met with council to find out about development opportunities in the Shire, with council presenting an outline of economic opportunities in the Shire and an overview of future planning projects.

Delegates were given a full overview of the Warnervale Chinese Cultural Theme Park proposal by the Australia China Foundation Association (ACFA).

“Council is delighted to be one of the few select areas chosen to visit by this delegation of Chinese Government officials,” said mayor, Cr Bob Graham.

“What it shows is that we have a strong reputation when it comes to future proposals involving economic development in the Shire.

“Our visitors were very keen to learn about

Cr Bob Graham and Cr Doug Eaton meet with representatives of the Beijing Government at Council’s Civic Centre

a lot of projects we have currently and projects that are coming up and how we go about managing these projects.

“It is a great coup for Council to have our work recognised at an International level,” said

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Cr Graham.

Last year, an agreement was signed between the Australia China Foundation Association (ACFA) and Wyong Council to investigate a site at Warnervale as the

potential home of a Chinese Cultural Theme Park.

The agreement allowed the proponents to investigate a potential 15 hectare site, on Council land, for the purpose of constructing

the $500 million Cultural Theme Park.

The ACFA required access to Council land in order to fully develop a proposal that would have a detailed business plan, financial strategy, benefits and costs, to

enable them to go back to China and source additional funding to raise the necessary capital for the project.

“We know this project already has the support of sectors of the Chinese Government which is critical for getting corporate support in China,” said Cr Graham.

“This has the potential to be one of the biggest tourism developments in New South Wales in a number of years and also create more than 1,000 jobs in the local area.

“The delegation was certainly very interested in being briefed on the progress of this development and they were very enthusiastic about the work Council has done to assist in getting it to this level,” said Cr Graham.

Council expects to make a further statement about the proposed Chinese Cultural Theme Park in the coming months.

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Gosford Council is likely to comprise four Liberal councillors, two Labor, one Green, two Team McKinna and one Doyle Independent, if preferences fall as expected.

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.

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

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

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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.

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he 2012 First Grade Rugby Union Grand Final is between Avoca Beach and Kariong this Saturday, September 22, at Morry Breen Oval.

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Avoca Beach is into another Grand Final, while Kariong are after their first top grade Premiership since 1993.

This will be a tight match for the entire 80 minutes.

These two teams played each other two weeks ago in the Major Semi-final, and Avoca Beach won that game.

During the season proper, these two teams have had a win each, but Avoca Beach wore Kariong down and secured the win in the Major Semi-final, with time running out.

Avoca Beach will attempt to do the same thing again

this weekend.

Avoca Beach will use their experienced players and will never say die.

They will rely heavily on number eight Emile Thomas, locks Peter Steele and Adam Winter, and prop Luke Sheridan to lead from the front in the forwards.

Kariong have a big pack and they will be put on the go forward by players such as prop Shannon Beavan, number eight Moanna Talakai, and number seven Afele Tongia.

They are the players that Kariong will rely on to take the initial control of the match.

However, Kariong will need to play the full 80 minutes.

In recent matches, they have played great rugby and have scored some exciting tries, but then at other times, they have tended to go to sleep.

They cannot afford to do that on Saturday if they wish to win this Premiership.

Avoca Beach, we know, will go for the full 80 minutes as they did two weeks ago.

The backline battle will be interesting.

Avoca Beach have a combination of experience in players such as Dan Reihana, Justin Staben and Matt Maloney, but they also have youth and pace in key positions.

Fullback Jacob Briggs and winger Tom Murphy will know where to head with pace if given the opportunity.

Kariong have much the same situation.

They may not have the same level of experience as Avoca Beach, but centre Sione Malu is a key person in that department.

Fullback Derick Peachey, winger Josh

Bottero, five-eight Mitchell Clay and half back Scott Hanley all provide flair in attack and all can score those vital tries.

Goal kicking will also be important.

Avoca Beach have the ever reliable Matt Maloney, the highest point scorer this year in Central Coast Rugby, while halfback Scott Hanley will need to be on song all day for Kariong.

Avoca Beach will be in their 11th successive First Grade Grand Final.

They have won seven of these since 2002 and will be hoping to add another on Saturday.

Kariong have been in several Grand Finals in recent years, but have not won the big one since 1993, which was at the end of the club’s heyday in the early 1990s.

What has happened this season in their matches,

plus all the statistics and history, make for an enthralling and exciting Grand Final this year.

The Second Grade Grand Final also sees Avoca Beach in action and they take on Ourimbah in what should prove an intriguing clash.

These two teams met in the Major Semi-final two weeks ago and Avoca Beach won that game after a close first half.

Avoca Beach and Ourimbah both finished level at the top of this competition so it is difficult to predict a winner in this fixture on Saturday.

“The Third Grade Grand Final will be a beauty,” said Thomson.

There was nothing between Northlakes and Avoca Beach and the game will go right down to the final whistle.

Avoca Beach will have

their third senior team in a Grand Final on Saturday which is a marvellous achievement.

Northlakes have been the form team in this competition this year but Avoca Beach have struck a purple patch in recent weeks and have shown good late season form.

There is a lot of experience in both teams and the standard of play in all Third Grade Finals fixtures this year has been good.

The U19 Grand Final is between Terrigal and The Entrance.

Every game this season in this competition has been close.

It has been one of the most even competitions on the Central Coast for years and this match on Saturday will be no different.

Gosford Public School Action Group chairperson Ms Jackie Draper, Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa and Henry Kendall High School P and C president Mr Rob Wilcox spoke to the panel along with Teachers Federation representative Ms Debbie Westacott, Gosford Public School P and C president Mr Stephan Thomas and Gosford Waterfront Action Group representative Mr Gary Jackson.

“The whole proposal and documentation has been insultingly inadequate,” said Ms da Costa.

“The refusal of both

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National Golden Gloves championships, English was set to fight in the light flyweight division, but after drawing the bye in the first round, the 2011 flyweight champion found himself getting into the ring to contest the bantamweight belt at the invitational championships.

“I drew the bye in the first round, which meant that I was straight through the light flyweight final.

“My opponent then withdrew from the

tournament before the fight and I had to give away five and a half kilograms and fight in the bantamweight division,” said English.

Not being a stranger to giving away weight on his opposition due to his rugby league background, English threw everything he had at his opponent in the championship bout.

“We went for the full three rounds, it was a good fight.

“Everything went to plan and my coach was really

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the previous and current government to consider any other site than Henry Kendall High School has reduced the time for proper planning, but

the children of Gosford Public School and Henry Kendall High School should not be punished for government intransigence.

“This will set precedence for mergers and the selloff of schools around the state.

“Many people worked tirelessly on this campaign,

supported by Dr John Kaye, Greens MLC in State Parliament.

“The petition, with over 10,500 signatures, thousands

of letters, the teachers the parents and everyone who has to make this transition work have been ignored.

“This State government was elected on a promise to listen to and empower local communities, but this forced relocation over the wishes of the entire community has made a mockery of the Coalition’s promise.

“The move, promoted as a way of paying for much needed and overdue upgrades, is a false economy.

“As soon as the new school opens, it and the high school will be at capacity.

“The Government will find itself very soon having to pay for an entire new school, but they appear to only be interested in the current budget.

“We will be keeping a close eye on the merged schools and the old waterfront site to see how long it takes for anything to appear there which will benefit the community,” said Ms da Costa.

Email, 21 Sep 2012 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

Federal Court rules against Lehman Brothers osford Council has said it will seek legal advice following the ruling from the Federal Court of Australia on Friday, September 21, that investment company Lehman Brothers Australia is liable for millions of dollars lost by Councils via failed investments.

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ue to a series of u n fo r e s e e a b l e events, Central Coast Academy of Sport future stars boxer, Josh English, found himself stepping up a weight division and fighting for a national bantamweight belt in Acacia Ridge, just south of Brisbane.

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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.

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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.

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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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happy with how I fought and applied what we had been working on at training.

“It came down to the judge’s decision on points and I won the bantamweight championship,” added English.

The 2012 National Golden Gloves Bantamweight championship is English’s second National championship, after winning the flyweight belt at the same championships last year.

Wingecarribee Shire Council, along with City of Swan and Parkes Shire Councils, led the class action case, which involved a total of 72 plaintiffs.

Although Gosford Council was not involved in the class action case, Council’s director of corporate services, Mr Nic Pasternatsky said Council

would be following the case closely and would be guided by their own independent legal advice.

Wingecarribee Shire Council was seeking to recover approximately $20million in potential losses.

The court found that the Council was misled by negligent advice and that the

Australian arm of Lehman Brothers, previously known as Grange Securities, had engaged in deceptive conduct, breach of contract and a breach of its fiduciary duties.

Newly elected mayor, and Chair of Wingecarribee Council’s Finance Committee, Cr Juliet Arkwright said the decision vindicated the

Council’s decision to instigate legal action against Lehman Brothers in a bid to recoup funds lost in financial products known as collaterised debt obligations (CDOs).

“This case has been an ongoing process, and we are very pleased with the result.

“We can now attempt to recoup funds,” Cr Arkwright said.

“However the ruling does not stipulate how much, or indeed when we can expect to see monies returned,” she

said.

“And whilst we may never receive all of our funds invested, any money recovered will have an enormous benefit for the community as it will be fed back into Council services and community assets.”

Wingecarribee Shire Council has already recovered $8.6 million from CDO investments, and still holds $11.6 million.

The Council now awaits a court date in November when Justice Steven Rares will give

final orders that will confirm details of the compensation that Lehman Brothers Australia will be liable for.

The published reasons for judgment and the summary of the decision are available at www.fedcourt.gov.au.

Media statement, 21 Sep 2012 Nic Pasternatsky, Gosford Council Media Release, 24 Sep 2012 Wingecarribee Shire Council

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Chinese delegates briefed on Cultural Theme Park yong Shire Council hosted 21 delegates from the Beijing Government, China on Monday, September 17.

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The delegates met with council to find out about development opportunities in the Shire, with council presenting an outline of economic opportunities in the Shire and an overview of future planning projects.

Delegates were given a full overview of the Warnervale Chinese Cultural Theme Park proposal by the Australia China Foundation Association (ACFA).

“Council is delighted to be one of the few select areas chosen to visit by this delegation of Chinese Government officials,” said mayor, Cr Bob Graham.

“What it shows is that we have a strong reputation when it comes to future proposals involving economic development in the Shire.

“Our visitors were very keen to learn about

Cr Bob Graham and Cr Doug Eaton meet with representatives of the Beijing Government at Council’s Civic Centre

a lot of projects we have currently and projects that are coming up and how we go about managing these projects.

“It is a great coup for Council to have our work recognised at an International level,” said

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Cr Graham.

Last year, an agreement was signed between the Australia China Foundation Association (ACFA) and Wyong Council to investigate a site at Warnervale as the

potential home of a Chinese Cultural Theme Park.

The agreement allowed the proponents to investigate a potential 15 hectare site, on Council land, for the purpose of constructing

the $500 million Cultural Theme Park.

The ACFA required access to Council land in order to fully develop a proposal that would have a detailed business plan, financial strategy, benefits and costs, to

enable them to go back to China and source additional funding to raise the necessary capital for the project.

“We know this project already has the support of sectors of the Chinese Government which is critical for getting corporate support in China,” said Cr Graham.

“This has the potential to be one of the biggest tourism developments in New South Wales in a number of years and also create more than 1,000 jobs in the local area.

“The delegation was certainly very interested in being briefed on the progress of this development and they were very enthusiastic about the work Council has done to assist in getting it to this level,” said Cr Graham.

Council expects to make a further statement about the proposed Chinese Cultural Theme Park in the coming months.

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Sparks Rd intersection design on display he proposal for improvements on Sparks Rd between Minnesota and Virginia Rds at Woongarrah is now on display for public comment and will remain available for viewing until Tuesday, October 23.

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The NSW Government has provided the funds from the Housing Acceleration Fund to design the new intersection on Sparks Rd to access the new Warnervale Town Centre, which was announced in this year’s State budget.

“My main election commitment, other than the delivery of responsible governance, was the delivery of the Warnervale Town Centre,” said Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

“This intersection is the catalyst for making that happen,” said Mr Webber.

The intersection will be about 500 metres

west of Minnesota Rd and aims to provide safe access to meet the growing traffic needs of the new residential and commercial area and is planned to accommodate future traffic growth.

Plans for the improvements include traffic lights and two lanes in each direction between Minnesota Rd and the new Warnervale Town Centre intersection.

The Sparks Rd intersection upgrade is one of 10 projects funded under the $481 million Housing Acceleration Fund which will invest in the infrastructure needed to unlock supply in major housing growth areas across NSW.

Section between points A and B to be upgraded, Point B intersection to be upgraded

The intersection upgrade will facilitate the delivery of the long promised Warnervale Town Centre and has

the potential for up to 1600 new homes in the precinct.

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Council seeks 46% increase in water rates With the proposed price increases, if approved by IPART, the typical residential household can expect a 60% increase in their sewerage bills, an increase of $282.56 over the four years period.

It would increase by $52 in the first year, $62 in the second year, $79.50 in the third year and $88.50 in the third year.

A current annual charge for sewerage services of $463.44 per annum would rise to $745 per annum in 2016/17.

Similarly, drainage service bills will increase by 49%, from $89.77 in 2012/13 to $133.84 in 2016/17.

Also, for a household using 160 kilolitres per annum, water usage and service bills will increase by a total 32%, costing residents an additional $163.45 over the four year period if approved.

This will result in an overall increase of $489 over a four year period for that household, with the total charge going up from $1,059.75 in 2012/13 to $1,548.84 in 2016/17, an increase of

46%.

As Council’s pricing regulator, IPART is currently reviewing the submission, and the public has until October 12 to comment on Council’s submission, by going onto the IPART website.

community,” said Mr McDonald.

“As such, we need to ensure that appropriate spending is undertaken to keep our assets in good working order.”

In addition to maintaining and upgrading these assets,

pump station renewal program ($1.9 million,) delivery of the Mardi to Warnervale Trunk Main ($25 million,) water quality improvement works ($1.4 million,) upgrades to Wyong

Council’s director of infrastructure management, Mr Greg McDonald, said the new charges were vital to allow Council to maintain, operate and improve the community’s water, sewerage and stormwater drainage infrastructure.

“Council is striving to deliver best value for money services and water, sewerage and stormwater infrastructure is a vital part of our

Council has more than $80 million of water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure projects to be funded over the next four years to improve the service delivery to the Shire’s 150,000 residents.

Some of these projects include the Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade ($1.7 million,) the renewal of water mains to reduce the risk of water main failures ($1.6 million, water

Plants to cater for future growth and replace aging infrastructure ($25 million,) sewerage main renewal program to reduce the number of chokes and associated surcharges ($3 million,) sewage pump station renewal program, including civil, mechanical and electrical refurbishments to reduce risk to the environment and public health ($10.5 million) and construction

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culverts ($1.77 million) and the Minnesota Road culverts ($2.44M,) to reduce the public risk associated with road inundation.

“In addition to these works, we are not immune from increases in electricity costs that

everyone else is subjected to,” Mr McDonald said.

Council harvests, treats and delivers safe drinking water to 62,800 properties through more than 1200 kilometres of water mains.

Council also transports and treats sewage from 61,500 properties through more than 1200 kilometres of sewerage mains and 143 sewage pump stations, to protect public health and the environment.

“We also collect, transport and dispose of stormwater through 500 kilometres of pipes and channels in a safe and environmentally sound manner to reduce risk to life and damage to property,” said Mr McDonald.

“We are certainly conscious of the impact of these prices on our customers.

“That’s why we have proposed the prices be smoothed each year across the four year period to reduce the impact to our ratepayers.

The public is invited to comment on Council’s submission by visiting the IPART website at www.ipart.nsw.gov.au.

Public submissions are due by October 12, and a public hearing will be held on November 12.

IPART is expected to release a final prices report in May 2013.

Council’s pricing submission and a fact sheet on how the community can make a submission is available to be viewed on IPART’s and Council’s websites.

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report is being prepared for the Coroner following a fatal single vehicle collision yong Council has received $405,000 as part of the $24.35 million granted to councils and agencies throughout NSW for at Mannering Park on Saturday, September floodplain management.

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“This is much needed funding that will allow Wyong Shire Council to commence work on vital local flood studies,” said Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

“The Government wants to work closely with Council to ensure that any impact residents may face due to flooding is minimised and well controlled,” he said.

The bulk of the $24.35 million grants package, $17 million, has been allocated for 2012-

13 with the remainder delivered for projects to be completed over the next two or three years.

Wyong Council’s funding will include $134,000 toward Stage One of the Ourimbah Creek Catchments Flood Study and $151,000 toward Stage One of the Wyong River Catchments Flood Study.

“It’s been estimated that flooding causes more than $200 million in losses in NSW annually and this is on top of the emotional

stress that floods can cause,” said Minister for the Environment and Heritage Ms Robyn Parker.

“The NSW Government is pleased to support councils with funds and expertise to help them prepare and minimise the risk to their communities,” said Ms Parker.

Media Release, 17 Sep 2012 Electorate Office Wyong

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Council introduces Mr Yellow with photo competition to encourage recycling

Water mains flushing to continue yong Council is currently undertaking water main flushing work as part of its water quality program in the Shire, with work continuing over the next three weeks in select suburbs.

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For the next three weeks, work will continue in the suburbs of Wyongah (all streets bounded by Murrawal Rd, Kilpa Rd, Tuggerawong Rd, Springall Ave and Stanley St), Tuggerawong (all streets bounded by Murrawal Rd, Cadonia Rd, Tuggerawong Rd, Warner Rd and Palmer St), Rocky Point (Wolseley Ave, Palmer St, High St, Marine Pde, St Leonards St, Bayview Ave, Hastings St and Colblack Cl), Tacoma (Wolseley Ave, Menangle St, Hillcrest Ave and Braithwaite Rd) and Tacoma South.

Works will commence in Wyongah and Council will work its way through Tuggerawong, Rocky Point, Tacoma, and Tacoma South.

Mains cleaning will also commence in Berkeley Vale the week of Sunday, October, 7.

Council will carry out the work on weekdays between 7pm and 10pm.

Residents should

refrain from washing clothes during this time.

While there will be no disruption to the water supply, residents may notice a drop in water pressure, discoloured water or a chlorine odour and taste after the mains are flushed which is considered normal during this type of process.

Suburbs where work has already been completed include Watanobbi, Wyong, Mardi, Kangy Angy, Glenning Valley, Tuggerah, Chittaway Bay, Chittaway Point, Blue Haven, San Remo, Halekulani, Budgewoi and Buff Point.

As part of ongoing planning for future maintenance works, Council is asking residents to provide feedback on how the works were managed and communicated, and how Council can improve the process in the future.

Media release, 24 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Media

yong Council has revealed its new recycling mascot, Mr that has been re-made Yellow, along with a photo competition involving residents into a range of different products from egg taking their photo with their household recycling bin.

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Council is also putting Mr Yellow on location around various parts of the Shire each Wednesday as part of the competition.

Residents can take a photo and upload it to the competition page at www. facebook.com/1coast until the end of October.

The photo that receives the most ‘likes’ in a month will receive a new iPad, while an iPod shuffle will be given away each week of the competition for the photos Council deems as the most creative.

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“It is designed to engage residents to increase recycling through greater participation and enthusiasm.

“Coast residents are good recyclers but, on average, about eight per cent of items placed in the yellow lid recycling bins shouldn’t be there as they are contaminated material.

“Conversely, almost 20 per cent of the contents people place in our red lid bins is recycling which should go in the yellow bin, stuff like pizza boxes, yoghurt containers and oven trays.

“Residents should also be mindful of not putting recycling into plastic bags, as anything in a plastic bag won’t be recycled at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Somersby.

Last year, Central Coast residents recycled 18,000 tonnes of material

cartons and wheelie bins to new aluminium and steel cans.

“This saves us from digging up further and further precious resources in more and more remote parts of the globe,” Ms Drury said.

“That’s why Mr Yellow’s message is important.

“Rediscover your yellow bin and think more about recycling your waste.”

Media release, 17 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Media

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Two Wyong beaches assessed for Clean Beaches award

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Budgewoi Beach

udgewoi Beach and Toowoon Bay are two of five Central Coast beaches that were assessed this month as part of the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW’s Clean Beaches Connecting Our Coast Awards 2012.

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The Awards recognise communities who actively work for a cleaner, more sustainable coastal environment for NSW. Awards are presented to local councils, volunteers, surf lifesaving clubs and other community groups that implement initiatives that care for dunes, protect habitats, educate the community, reduce litter and support tourism.

“Through the Clean Beaches Program we can support people who actively care about making our beaches cleaner and contributing to a more sustainable environment,” said Sydney Water managing director Mr Kevin Young.

Assessor Ms Jen Stewart examined a

range of best practice management initiatives including litter prevention methods, water conservation, environmental protection, resource recovery, visitor friendliness and community action.

“There are many people who work to keep our beaches clean and sustainable and most never receive recognition for their contribution to our beaches,” said Ms Stewart.

Keep Australia Beautiful NSW CEO Mr Bernie Murphy said that communities also use the process to build information and resource sharing networks along the entire coast.

“The beaches of the NSW Central Coast are

widely recognised as some of the best in the world.

“This year we will visit new entries and return to established projects to see the strong partnerships between the local community and council and the quality of work that is being achieved in the region,” said Mr Murphy.

The Clean Beaches Awards raise the profile of the winning beaches, drawing tourism to the area and assist in the attraction of funding to further protect and improve the beach.

Media release, 21 Sep 2012 Carolyn Oakley, Keep Australia Beautiful NSW

yong Council has completed a record roads capital works program aimed at increasing the condition of the Shire’s 1052 kilometres of sealed road pavements.

In the 2011-12 year, Council reconstructed 9.7 kilometres of road and resurfaced 42 kilometres, representing an increase of more than 100 per cent compared to the works completed over the previous four years.

Council has managed to complete these works while also reducing its operating deficit from $30 million to $12.1 million over the past two years.

The works were made possible following the endorsement by councillors early last year to allocate an additional $5 million a year to road improvement works in the Shire until 2016.

A further allocation of $1.5 million was made to Council’s roadwork’s program from savings made in other capital works programs late last year.

In the past 12 months, Council has replaced 9.7 kilometres of road pavement compared to 4.5 kilometres in 201011 and 3.9 kilometres in 2009-10, and has resealed 42 kilometres of road compared to 11.7 kilometres in 2010-11 and 18.9 kilometres in 2009-10.

Council has also constructed 2.3 kilometres

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of footpaths and 3.3 kilometres of shared pathways compared to one kilometre in 2010-11 and three kilometres in 2009-10.

As a result of these works, Council’s Road Pavement Condition Index, the tool used to measure the overall standard of roads, has increased from a rating of 4.9 to 6.5.

Some of the major achievements in the past year include $4.6 million allocated for work along Minnesota Rd, Hamlyn Terrace.

Stage one of this road is complete while work on Stage two will start by the end of the year.

Other locations where pavement works have been completed include Dooralong Rd in Jilliby, Yaralla Rd in Toukley, Clare Mace Crescent and Hansens Rd in Tumbi Umbi and Berkeley Rd, Glenning Valley.

Former Wyong mayor Cr Bob Graham said residents were the big winners following the record works, and there was more to come.

“Council made a conscious decision at the start of last financial year to invest heavily in fixing and repairing our local road network over a five year period,” Cr Graham said.

“These figures are a fantastic endorsement of the work undertaken by staff.

“Our residents can be sure that we are investing a lot of money into improving our road network and the results of the last 12 months show our staff are getting out

there and getting the job done,” said Cr Graham.

Council’s roads and stormwater manager Mr Andrew Pearce said the work was made possible thanks to staff from across Council working together.

“This record amount of work has directly involved staff from across asset management, survey, engineering design, construction, plant and fleet, and procurement.

“The improvement in asset condition will not only result in a better level of service to our community, but it will also result in ongoing operational savings through a direct reduction in annual maintenance costs,” said Mr Pearce.

Council’s 2012-13 Strategic Plan maintains an increased investment towards increasing the Shire’s sealed road network’s overall condition.

Major projects proposed for 2012-13 include the completion of Minnesota Rd and the start of upgrading Warnervale Rd, a project which was fast-tracked

by Council earlier this year.

Works already completed in the first quarter of 201213 include new road pavements at Gavenlock Rd in Tuggerah, Owen Ave in Wyong, Ourimbah Creek Rd in Palmdale, Malvina Pde in Lake Haven and Goorama Ave, San Remo.

Media release, 19 Sep 2012 Wyong Council Media

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Politicians inspect graffiti in Wyong ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber joined Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher to inspect local graffiti in the Wyong Electorate on Friday, September 21.

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The graffiti tour followed the announcement that the NSW Government had committed over $148,000 to the fight against graffiti across the State this year, including graffiti removal on the Central Coast.

“The passage of the new anti-graffiti legislation means Magistrates now have greater powers when dealing with graffiti offenders,” said Mr Webber.

The new laws require juvenile graffiti vandals to appear before the court for a graffiti offence.

Courts now have the power to extend the time graffiti offenders spend on learner or provisional licences, as well as limiting the number of demerit points they can

accrue over a specific period.

The cleaning up of graffiti is also a condition of any court imposed Community Service Order on graffiti offenders.

“These are tough reforms by any measure,” said Mr Webber.

“The NSW Government is determined to eliminate the scourge of graffiti.

“The new laws are significantly stronger than anything Labor introduced over 16 years and would have been even stronger had Labor supported the original Bill,” he said.

Mr Hartcher said the new laws send a powerful message to future offenders.

Darren Webber, Chris Hartcher and members of the community tour the Wyong Electorate

“The NSW Government’s message on this is very clear.

“If you vandalise public or private property you must face the consequences.

“Vandals will be

brought to justice,” Mr Hartcher said.

Mr Webber also highlighted the success of the NSW Government’s new Graffiti Hotline (1800 707 125) which demonstrates

the importance of community involvement in combating graffiti.

“The hotline has received 1076 calls since it was established in March, resulting in 940 graffiti reports being

referred to councils and other Government agencies for action,” said Mr Webber.

Media release, 21 Sep 2012 Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber, MP

Hazard reduction burn yong Council and Fire and Rescue NSW conducted a hazard reduction burn in the bushland reserve at Thomas Walker Drive in Chittaway Bay on Tuesday, September 18, between the hours of 9:30am and 7pm.

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It is recommended that people remain out of the

burn area for at least one month after the hazard reduction burn due to the danger of falling trees and limbs.

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Local government election system has weaknesses

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egardless of the results, recent council elections have highlighted the system’s weaknesses.

Important information about candidates is unobtainable because they aren’t obliged to provide it to voters.

So called ‘independent’ groups are established simply to exchange preferences and ensure those behind the scheme benefit from preference deals.

In Wyong Ward A, one ‘independent’ team had four family members plus a fifth candidate added to

ensure they enjoyed the benefit of above the line voting.

The so-called “Save Tuggerah Lakes” team also has four family members plus the necessary fifth candidate.

This hardly encourages voters to give much thought to who might add

value to Council.

Alleged ‘independent’ groups have long been a tactic used in Wyong Council elections; but isn’t it about time we had a genuine analysis of how the current system can be abused, and how loopholes could be closed?

Email, 10 Sep 2012 Norman Hanscombe, Ourimbah

Thomson needs to improve language skills

Council should consider three wards

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hile direct election of the mayor has strong emotive appeal, little seems to have been said about its drawbacks.

It can, for example, increase the ‘film star’ factor in deciding who we elect.

Being well-known via the media doesn’t mean an individual has the abilities needed for the job.

If a popularly elected Mayor proves to be a disaster, we’re stuck with him or her for four years.

If we want the ‘draw out of the hat’ mayor avoided, a better method is to introduce a three

ward system.

With three wards (each electing three councillors) we’d reduce Councillors from 10 to nine, and they’d have a closer connection with their local communities.

The referendum, if carried, increases the number of councillors from 10 to 11, and

residents pay for it.

Sitting councillors like it because, with 11 Councillors, their seats are far safer than it would be with only nine jobs to share around.

Even if you want to see the mayor given a fixed four year term, it can be done without electing two extra councillors.

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His front page headline (Wyong Regional Chronicle, September 3) telling us he is “vindicated” shows the need for even MP’s to improve their basic

so much since I was in Infants School that it needs a completely new definition? language skills.

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Family Fun Days in Chain Valley Bay and Gorokan

Coast to Lake Walk at The Entrance he Coast to Lake Walk will be held on Sunday, October 14, at Memorial Park, The Entrance.

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Official opening is at 9:30am, with the walk commencing at 10am.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet Australia’s youngest London 2012 Olympic Games boxer and Coast to Lake Walk ambassador, Jai Opetaia.

An agility walk will be held for fit walkers

and a gentle wheelchair accessible family walk for families with toddlers and strollers.

Both walks start and finish at Memorial Park, The Entrance.

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nitingCare Burnside will hold a family fun day in Chain Valley Bay and Gorokan on October 3 and 4.

The Chain Valley Bay Family Fun Day will be held at Chain Valley Bay Community Hall

from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday, October 3.

The Gwandalan Family Fun Day will be

held at Gwandalan Hall in Gorokan from 10am to 1pm on Thursday, October 4.

The events are targeted at children aged up to 12 years.

Volunteers are welcome to help out at the events and fresh fruit and cold drinks will be supplied at no cost.

The Chain Valley Bay Family Fun Day will feature craft, painting, bubbles, face painting, play dough and outside sporting games.

Activities at the Gwandalan Family Fun Day include craft, games, face painting, didgeridoo making, Aboriginal Dream Time stories and the opportunity to hear from Aboriginal Elders.

Email, 26 Sep 2012 Danielle Habib, UnitingCare Burnside Northern Lakes

Family history Weeds removed from National events at Wyong and Park at North Entrance Tuggerah V olunteers from National Australia Bank (NAB) have assisted the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to remove weeds from Wyrrabalong National Park at North Entrance.

yong Family History Group will hold three events over the coming months including two information sessions and a show-and-tell general meeting.

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An information session will be held at Tuggerah Library on Saturday, October 17, from 10am where two senior researchers will be available to assist with the tracing of family and ancestors.

A second information session will be held at The Cottage in the Wyong Community Cultural Centre on Friday, November 2, from 10am to 12pm.

The session will cover how to find English

and Welsh ancestors by researching on the internet.

The group’s general meeting will also be held at The Cottage on Thursday, November 8 at 7pm.

The general meeting will provide participants with the opportunity to show-and-tell their research.

Email, 26 Sep 2012 Jack Eglon, Wyong Family History Group

The weed removal was supported by the Restoration of Tuggerah Lakes through improved water quality management, through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country (CFOC) and is being delivered in collaboration with Wyong Council.

Staff members from the NAB worked tirelessly to remove weeds including bitou bush and lantana, which are listed as Weeds of National Significance.

The NPWS community programs officer Ms Melanie Cooke said this was the third year NAB employees had volunteered their time

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for the environment and it was a good opportunity for staff to connect with nature.

Senior business banking manager at Erina Mr Ian Hamilton said that corporate volunteering provided real and practical benefits for both the community and employees.

“For NAB employees, volunteering takes them out of their work environment and improves awareness on a range of community issues,” said Mr Hamilton.

“For NPWS, volunteers provide a valuable contribution in reducing the impact of weeds in the park, and an opportunity for NPWS staff to share their knowledge of the

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Graffiti Removal Day held across Wyong

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orthern Lakes Toukley Rotary Club and volunteers participated in a Graffiti Removal Day on Sunday, September 23.

Sites nominated for cleaning in Wyong Shire included Brittania Dr in Watanobbi, the Toukley Bridge and Hali Lane,

Budgewoi.

Paints were supplied through a government grant.

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Business Enterprise Centre to continue to provide business services he Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre (CCBEC) has been successful in renewing contracts with the NSW State Government to provide business services to the Central Coast business community under the Small Biz Connect program.

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The Small Biz Connect program is a tailored program that links small business owners with senior business advisors to help them plan for their businesses’ success.

The program is focused on outcomes and includes an online business diagnostic tool to analyse the client’s business and develop a simple action plan.

The business advisors will also assist operators to be more innovative to improve business efficiency and boost growth to enhance business sustainability.

CCBEC chair Mr Patrick Zuluaga said, “A

small business ourselves, the CCBEC has been a leading provider of business services since 1997 with small businesses supported by the CCBEC growing on average by 20 per cent per year”.

“We have provided a range of services including business advice, mentoring, an extensive number of affordable business workshops and subsidised referrals to professionals in accounting and law.

“With the increase in funding from the State Government under the Small Biz Connect program, we are looking

forward to continuing and expanding on these services.

“The CCBEC are dependent on funding from all levels of government and are appreciative of the support given by Gosford City Council, Wyong Shire Council, the Federal Government as well as the NSW State Government.

“The funding provided under the Small Biz Connect program enables the CCBEC to continue to provide affordable business services to the Central Coast.

“In addition, clients now have a choice as to

visiting our offices at Tuggerah or having one of our experienced business advisors or mentors meet

with them at their place of business,” said Mr Zuluaga.

Media release, 10 Sep 2012 Dawn Kenyon, Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre

Northlakes narrowly defeated in union grand final

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Avoca Beach went to the halftime break in this match leading by 8 points to 3.

Northlakes’ Bill Moroney scored a try early in the second half

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Top business women on the Coast recognised omen from businesses,

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organisations and educational institutes in Ourimbah, Ya r r a m a l o n g , Tuggerah, Wyong and The Entrance were recognised for their achievements at the Central Coast Women in Business Awards at the Crowne Plaza, Terrigal on Saturday night, September 22.

“Yet again this was a fabulous event that’s sole purpose is to recognise the achievements and success of women in business and community on the Central Coast,” said Business Women Connect director Kim Williams.

“It is an honour to produce this event and to bring these achievements to light and celebrate them,” said Ms Williams.

The 2012 Business Women Connect Central Coast Business Woman of Year award and the Webstuff.biz Women in

Business & Professional Services award was won

by Kristy-Lee Johnston of Footprint Group, a human resources and retail services business based in The Entrance.

“I was overwhelmed and honoured to be presented with this award,” said Ms Johnston.

“Following in the footsteps of the previous winners including Dr Helen Monks (Highlight

Consulting), and Michelle Allen (Webstuff.biz) is an extraordinary privilege and I am excited that The Footprint Group has been acknowledged for its diversification, consistent growth, commitment to the local employment economy and business community generally,” said Ms Johnston.

The 2012 Highlight Consulting Central Coast Woman of the Year Award

and the Family Day Care Australia Women In Education & Training Award was presented to Dr Lisa Barnes of the University of Newcastle Ourimbah Campus.

Gosford City Council Women in Government or Public Service Award was presented to Beth Jones of Wyong Shire Council.

Alison Cook of the Tuggerah based Central Coast Group Training was

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Dione Terrantroy of ET Australia was awarded the Boydita Flowers Delivered Apprentice Trainee of the Year Award.

The Footprint Group Women in Management Award went to Mallory Dale of Central Coast Community College.

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The Gosford City Council Women in Community Award was presented to Alison Cook of Central Coast Group Training.

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Angry Anderson to lead Ride K’s 4 Kids through The Entrance

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inger and bikie Angry Anderson will visit The Entrance as part of the Ride K’s 4 Kids charity motorcycle ride on Monday, October 1, at 3:30pm

The event aims to raise awareness about child abuse and raise funds for the distribution of Project KidSafe Foundation brochures into every school in Australia.

A team of over 150 riders, led by project ambassador Angry Anderson, founder Ms Nikki Wells and Dr Jodi Death will ride the 1000 kilometres along the Legendary Pacific Coast Touring Route on their

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motor bikes, stopping and visiting destinations along the route.

The charity ride will commence on Saturday, September 29, from the Gold Coast and will finishe on Monday, October 1, in Sydney.

The Legendary Pacific Coast Touring Route covers popular family holiday destinations such as Byron Bay, Yamba, Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, South West

Rocks, Port Macquarie, Harrington, Taree, Bulahdelah, Newcastle, and Sydney.

The ride will be filmed for a documentary which will screen internationally to raise awareness for the project and will feature in the upcoming film, Raising Hell.

Media Release, 19 Sep 2012 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism

Camp Breakaway reaches 30 years of service ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber visited Camp Breakaway in San Remo on Friday, September 14, and congratulated staff on the organisation’s 30th anniversary.

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Camp Breakaway’s mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities, while at the same time, allowing relief for their families and carers.

“Breakaway was conceived in 1982, when members of the Rotary Club of Wyong convened a respite camp for thirty young people with disabilities,” said Mr Webber.

“Some years later this idea was extended

to providing these respite camps for people with disabilities on a permanent camp site specifically designed for that purpose.

“The first camp was held on the present site in 1989.

“I was pleased to host a visit to Camp Breakaway

by Minister for Ageing and Disabilities Andrew Constance,” Mr Webber said.

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provided a range of camps for adults with a disability, children with high medical needs, sibling and carer camps, family camps, emergency respite, frail aged camps and most recently, camps for children with autism.

The NSW Government provides support to Camp Breakaway through the Ageing, Disability and Home Care Flexible Respite Options program, which funds respite places.

Camp Breakaway relies heavily on volunteers and currently has 500 people registered to help.

“Backed by this small army of volunteers and with funding from private trusts, foundations, corporate sponsorship, donations from the general public and through government respite funding, Camp Breakaway shows us what can be achieved when we work together,” said Mr Webber.

Media release, 14 Sep 2012 Darren Webber, Office of Darren Webber MP

Member for Wyong Darren Webber, Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Andrew Constance general manager of Camp Breakaway Dawn Caplin and client Adrian Lynch

Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 27, 2012 - P13

Mingara sponsors Mariners’ Pink Ribbon match

Health

Hospital Auxiliary holds fete at Long Jetty he Long Jetty Hospital Auxiliary Fete will be held in the grounds of Long Jetty Health Care Centre on Saturday, October 6, from 9am to 1pm.

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This year’s fete theme is a Little Bit Country and will feature live entertainment, stalls, prizes for best dressed child and adult, food and a vintage farm machinery display.

Mile Sterjovski Photo: John Dweberry

he Central Coast Mariners round two home clash against Perth Glory on Sunday, October 14, will see the team trade their traditional yellow for pink in support of Pink Ribbon Day on Monday, October 22.

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A Family Experiences raffle will be drawn at the fete at 12:30pm.

Raffle prizes include tickets for Taronga Zoo, a helicopter flight and a Jenolan Caves tour.

All funds raised by the

Auxiliary will go towards medical and therapeutic equipment and items for Long Jetty Health Care Centre.

Media Release, 17 Sep 2012 Jan Richens, Central Coast Locals Health District

McDonalds’ Mingara and Bateau Bay help raise $82,000

ingara and Bateau Bay McDonalds stores came together to host the annual fundraising dinner for the Ronald McDonald Mingara Recreation money for women’s target of raising over House Charities at Reef Restaurant in Terrigal on the weekend $5 million for cancer Club in Tumbi Umbi cancer,” Sterjovski said. of September 15 and 16.

“Since I’ve arrived research, prevention and is partnering with the Mariners on the project and will raise awareness and funds for prevention programs throughout October.

Mingara will appear as the Clubs front of shirt sponsor at the clash against Ian Ferguson’s team.

Following the game, Mingara Recreation Club will auction off signed playing strips to raise further funds for Australia’s Cancer Council.

New Central Coast Mariners attacker and former Qantas Socceroo, Mile Sterjovski, said the Mariners playing group was delighted to be able to support the valuable Pink Ribbon Day initiative.

“A significant proportion of the A-League fan base are women and I think it is great that our Club can use its brand to build awareness and raise

at the Mariners I have come to realise how entrenched the Club is in the community.

“We hope our fans will really get behind us in big numbers for our first home match and in doing so support Pink Ribbon Day and all that it represents,” said Sterjovski.

Fans attending the Mariners round two meeting with Perth Glory are invited to wear pink on the day to help increase awareness of the cause.

The Club will hold a best-dressed fan competition with further details to be announced closer to the match.

Pink Ribbon Day volunteers with donation buckets will be in and around Bluetongue Stadium.

Fans are encouraged to contribute towards the Cancer Council’s 2012

support.

A percentage of the profit from each pink jersey sold on the day will also be donated from the Mariners to the Cancer Council.

“By participating in Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day, the public can help us provide support services to improve the quality of life for those affected by breast cancer, along with research into potential new treatments and prevention measures,” said Cancer Council Australia’s CEO Professor Ian Olver.

In Australia, it is estimated that around 13,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, with more than 2600 women losing their lives.

Media Release, 21 Sep 2012 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners

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This year’s event raised $82,386 for the charity, with all funds contributing towards a family room at Gosford Hospital.

“Having a sick child or family member must be devastating,” said McDonald’s Central Coast licensee Mr Ron Mussalli.

“This event aims to support families who have been dealt the unfortunate card.

“The support from both the Central Coast community and local businesses by way of donations and attendance was both touching and inspiring.

“The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford will be equipped with laundry

and cooking facilities, to make the experience of having a child go through day or long-term treatment at hospital as easy as possible,” said Mr Mussalli.

The event featured performances by The Apprentices, a group of four emerging female solo artists consisting of Ms Makaylie Foodey, Ms Georgia White, Ms Kaylah Anne and Ms Hannah Smith.

Along with a live auction and raffle, guests also had the opportunity to purchase a gold brick for $1000 which will be built into the wall inside the family room with the plaque identifying the contributor or family.

“This year was the first time we have sold bricks

at the event and they were a big hit with many keen supporters enjoying that their contribution will be recognised in the brickwork of the family room,” said Mr Mussalli.

“It will be lovely for the families at Gosford Hospital to have a visual token of the generous individuals who made the room possible.

“We are indebted to those who have given so generously to the Ronald McDonald House Charities and recognise that without this outpouring of support, services such as the Gosford Hospital Family Room would not be put in place,” said Mr Mussalli.

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Education

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Scholarships available for Wyong Shire university students yong Council is once again encouraging students who are entering their first or second year of university to apply for scholarships up to the value of $2500.

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Successful applicants will also receive four weeks of paid employment during university breaks, giving them an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and contribute to the community.

Organisational development partner Ms Linda Sutton said this was a fantastic initiative for university students in Wyong Shire.

“This program is a great incentive for students to gain their tertiary qualifications and gives them a rare opportunity to receive paid work experience while attaining skills that

will provide an edge in the early stages of their chosen career.

“Additionally, it opens students’ eyes to the wide range of career opportunities Council offers and what they can achieve once they’ve completed their degrees.

“Not only does the program give students a career boost, staff also get the chance to learn from Generation Z and how their perspective will alter the views of the community and ultimately affect how we do business,” said Ms Sutton.

A 2012 scholarship recipient, Mr Glen Moret,

is a first year university student undertaking a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in journalism at the University of Newcastle.

“The grant money helped significantly, going towards the purchase of a new laptop, textbooks and travel expenses,” said Mr Moret.

Mr Moret said he was excited about his first two weeks of work experience at Council, and it didn’t take long for him to get into the swing of things.

“In my first two weeks I was able to apply my knowledge from university into writing

Gorokan Public School receives $290,000 funding

many media releases, talking to the media and taking photographs for Council publications.

“The staff are very supportive and friendly and after only two weeks of working at Council, I already had examples of published work that I’m sure will help with my future job endeavours.

“I love that I am able to do my work experience between semesters as it does not interfere with

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The funding for next year will provide the school with the funds needed to implement new educational programs.

“This is a tremendous bonus for the school,” said Ms Bell.

The school’s preliminary plans for the use of the funding include the possible implementation of the programs such as a speech and language program to support Kindergarten and Year 1 students.

Proposed literacy programs include a PreLit literacy program for Kindergarten classes, a MiniLit literacy program for small groups of selected Year 1 students, a MuliLit literacy program for one on one support for selected students in Years 2 to 6 and a Sistaspeak program for Aboriginal girls.

Funds are also being considered to support

technology classes for identified Year 5 students who require supported learning through the use of iPads and a Homework Centre for all students one day a week.

A special craft room and the purchase of literacy and numeracy equipment are also under consideration.

It is hoped that the craft room will allow parents and volunteers to make resources for the school and will assist teachers with art and craft lessons for classes Ms Bell said she hoped that the funding and new programs would increase the number of teachers and School Learning Support officers employed, while reducing class sizes.

Newsletter, 25 Sep 2012 Alanna Bell, Gorokan Public School

of study and career choice can assist the community.

Students also need to attach a copy of their most recent school report or university results.

Students must be residents of Wyong Shire to apply, although they can attend schools outside the Shire.

Applications close on Monday, October 1.

Media Release, 19 Sep 2012 Angela Walsh, Wyong Shire Council

Budgewoi and Wyong students in Spelling Bee State Final

orokan Public School has been granted $291,800 in funding and a part time teacher to support students in their learning next year.

With changes happening in the NSW Department of Education and Communities, the Priority Schools Program (PSP) has now been abolished.

To assist schools that support low socioeconomic communities such as Gorokan Public School, the Transitional Equity Funding has been provided for next year.

The funding is based upon the results of the PSP survey that families completed earlier this year.

After 2013, a new model of support will be provided and details are yet to be decided.

Gorokan Public School principal Ms Alanna Bell said that school enrolment form information, such as the parents’ educational background and employment group, was likely to affect the future model.

my studies.

“I’m looking forward to coming back to Council during the summer holidays and getting more experience that I can utilise in my university studies next year, putting theoretical study in to real life action,” said Mr Moret.

Applicants are required to include information on what they would gain from this opportunity and how their particular field

ocal school students Emily Setka and Jackson Dainer will compete in the Premier’s Spelling Bee State Final at the ABC Centre in Sydney on Wednesday, November 7.

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Emily Setka of Budgewoi Public School will compete in the junior category and Jackson Dainer of Wyong Public School in the senior.

First launched in 2004, the Spelling Bee is part of the NSW Government’s ongoing strategy to build on the State’s excellent literacy results.

The 2012 State Final in Sydney will be the biggest State Final the Spelling Bee has ever seen, with 84 students from across NSW taking part.

A record 123,306 students from across NSW participated in this year’s competition, with 3241 making it through to regional finals.

The junior state finalists survived the challenge of spelling tricky words such as steppe, liniment, neuralgia and quokka, while their senior counterparts were faced with tongue-twisters such as harangue, innocuous, jonquil and euphoria.

“Every student who has made it this far deserves to be congratulated and

commended for the many hours of extra study they have invested in preparing for this prestigious event,” said NSW Department of Education and Communities representative Sven Wright.

The final half an hour of the competition will be broadcast live on ABC local radio from 5:30pm.

Media Release, 24 Sep 2012 Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education and Communities

Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 27, 2012 - P15

Education

Students try new sports

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Tacoma Public School student Uusi Ives

ixty students from schools in the Wyong area played squash and 90 tried skateboarding last term as a result of the new partnership with the Wyong Squash Club and Skateboarding Australia from July to September.

Students from Kanwal Public School and Wadalba Community School played Squash during the school term and students from Tuggerah Public School, St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School in Wyong, Wyong Grove Public School and Tacoma Public School were involved in skateboarding activities.

Wyong Social Squash Club and Skateboarding Australia (Central Coast HUB) partnered with the Australian Government’s Active After-school

Communities (AASC) program.

Local AASC regional coordinator Ms Karen Burke said she was excited about the new partnership and anticipates that it would help encourage more children to get active.

“We are extremely excited to work with both squash and skateboarding this term,” said Ms Burke.

“The goal of the AASC program is to introduce children to a variety of sports and physical activities in a fun, safe and inclusive environment,”

Young, Black and Ready information day

said Ms Burke.

Wyong Squash Courts manager Mr Kevin Dillon highlighted the benefits to the local club.

“The partnership with the AASC program has developed the junior program and competition.

“Best of all, it has created greater awareness of the sport of squash amongst local schools,” said Mr Dillon.

Both sports hosted an end-of-term event to encourage the children to join their clubs and to display the children’s new skills to their parents.

“The community day is a fun family day for Aboriginal families to learn more about the transition process to school and engage with other Aboriginal services that are available in Wyong Shire,” said Watanobbi’s Benevolent Society Aboriginal community worker Ms Cassa Hinton.

A representative from the Department of Education will be at the event to talk about the transition to school and answer questions about starting school.

Parents will receive a pack containing information on transition and other relevant information on starting school.

Woy Woy Public School

“100 Years On Site Celebrations” Come and celebrate with us as Woy Woy Public School is commemorating 100 Years on site.

The 23rd November will be a day of activities for students and adults and will include an assembly.

Students will have a chance to dress as the students in the past did.

On 24th November, the school will be holding an open day with photos of how the school used to be and how it has changed.

There will be a chance for past and present students and parents to catch up at a luncheon to be held at Pelicans Restaurant (bookings essential).

Engraved Pavers are available for purchase from the school for $25.00 ( irst round orders due 12th Oct) and will be set in the Centenial Garden on the school grounds.

For further information contact Woy Woy Public School 4341 3555 Proudly sponsored by

Children who are starting Kindergarten in the New Year will also receive a starting school pack .

The event will feature face painting, a free community barbeque and a puppet performance from Midigar Dyarrlong.

Midigar Dyarrlong performs interactive song and dance puppet shows that focus on friendships, Aboriginal cultural and the sharing of knowledge.

Email, 18 Sep 2012 Cassa Hinton, Benevolent Society

promote their sport to children,” said Ms Burke.

The AASC program is an Australian Government initiative delivered by the Australian Sports Commission in up to 3270 schools and outside school hours care services across Australia.

Each term, up to 190,000 children participate in up to 70 different sports and 20 structured physical activities after school.

Media release, 25 Sep 2012 Karen Burke, Active After-School Communities

Gorokan Public School boundaries change he boundary areas for students wishing to enrol at Gorokan Public School will change from the beginning of next year.

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he Benevolent Society’s Young Black and Ready for School Children living north program will host a community information day at Watanobbi of Wallarah Rd, west of Community Centre on Thursday, October 11, from 10am to the Toukley Bridge, east 1:30pm. of the Pacific Highway

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Events were held at Wyong Squash Courts and the SLAM Factory and involved children from the six schools that run the AASC program.

The AASC program provides primary schoolaged children with a pathway to community sport and provides benefits to local clubs including attracting new junior members and community coaches.

“Local community members can be involved as coaches whilst local sporting clubs are given the opportunity to

and south of Wallarah Creek and all areas of Charmhaven may enrol at Gorokan Public School.

Charmhaven will no longer be part of any other school boundary area.

Families already enrolled in other schools do not have to change schools but are welcome to do so.

Children living in these areas will be zoned for Gorokan High School.

Gorokan Public School and Toukley Public School are the two main primary schools

that feed into Gorokan High School and a close partnership between the three schools exists with special programs in place to support the students.

A bus service runs to and from Gorokan Public School and the Charmhaven area.

Families who live in the Gorokan Public School boundary area who have not yet enrolled children in school for next year, or who wish to now enrol at Gorokan Public School, are encouraged to contact

the school.

“With ever improving NAPLAN results and fabulous programs that will be implemented from next term and through 2013, Gorokan Public School will be providing added value to the quality education in a caring environment that it already delivers,” said Gorokan Public School principal Ms Alanna Bell.

Newsletter, 25 Sep 2012 Alanna Bell, Gorokan Public School

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Election

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Vincent thought election was tough and didn’t know what to expect

Wyong Council votes tallied he votes for the Wyong Council election have now been counted and councillors named with three Labor Party councillors, two Liberal Party councillors, two Save Tuggerah Lakes councillors and three independents elected.

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Former Greens Liberal’s Luke Nayna, In A Ward and B Ward, Council’s councillor Sue Wynn was five councillors were Wyong elected to each ward from youngest ever councillor, unsuccessful in winning a received 11,866 votes seat.

30 candidates.

The mayor and deputy A Ward, councillors while fellow Liberal were declared elected councillor Lynne Webster mayor will be elected at the next Ordinary Council udgewoi resident Doug Vincent was elected to Wyong Council as on September 16 and received 10,078 votes.

Meeting on October 3.

Former mayor and B Ward councillors on an A Ward councillor on September 16.

All councillors were independent Bob Graham September 17. invited to contribute their In A Ward, Labor received 8,414 votes.

Independents Doug views on being elected. and preserve our natural party’s Doug Vincent was The successful Labor The following are elected to position one Eaton and Greg Best wonders”. candidate said the recent received 4,091 votes and the councillors who Cr Vincent said he with 12,799 votes. election was “tough”.

Cr Vincent was 8,177 votes respectively. responded. “is here to listen and to “My team received an Save Tuggerah Lakes work for the community” joined by fellow Labor increase in the vote in the Website, 15 Sep 2012 and regards workers’ Party councillors Ken Adam Troy received A Ward with greater than NSW Electoral Commission rights to be “extremely Greenwald on 6039 votes 6,524 votes and Lloyd 30% of the total vote,” and Lisa Matthews on Taylor received 6,147 important”. said Cr Vincent. votes.

The father of five 7,760 votes.

“Being elected means has held positions on that you get the privilege Council committees, to represent and serve including chairperson your local community on for the Wyong and Council.”

Lake Macquarie Joint When asked if the Bushfire Management election was what he expected, Cr Vincent increasing the roads and Committee, Gosford and said that he is “never sure drains budget to improve Wyong Council’s Water local traffic and storm Authority, Governance what to expect”. yong’s longest serving councillor Doug Eaton was declared reCommittee, Status of “Our team gave it water systems”. elected as an independent to B Ward on Monday, September He said he is against Women Committee, our best and got out and 17, in fifth position. the sell-off of community Grants Committee and listened to the community buildings and assets the Wyong Rural Fire as much as we could,” Cr Doug Eaton said he creation of local jobs. and wants to keep the Service District Liaison was excited about being said Cr Vincent.

When asked what his Cr Vincent said he beaches, lakes and Crown Committee. re-elected for another overall vision and plan He has lived in the term in Council. had a strong passion Lands open to the public. for the Wyong Shire was, His future vision for Budgewoi area for 36 to achieve for the local “It’s a chance to finish Cr Eaton said he was community and believed Wyong Shire is to “create years and said that he off some important keen to “get the shore the community knows a better quality of life for is an active community work including the new moving, change policies supporting Local what’s best for their the residents of the Shire”, member, Environmental and to stimulate good to create “more jobs for many local events and Plan (LEP) and The Art development” in the neighbourhood.

Cr Vincent said his local residents where they organisations.

Shire.

House,” said Cr Eaton. top priority for Wyong can work on the Central He said his top priority Tanya McGovern, Elyse Gunner, 21 Sep 2012 Shire was to “put the Coast or at home” and for for Wyong Shire was the 25 Sep 2012 Interviewee: Doug Eaton Wyong Shire residents to community first in Interviewee: Doug Vincent have a “diverse range of decision making”.

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Eaton’s top priority is to create local jobs

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Troy overwhelmed by the support

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to Wyong Regional Chronicle HM Global competition PO Box 1056, Gosford, NSW, 2250, by the close of business Tuesday, October 9.

The winner of last edition’s Wyong Regional Chronicle Toilet décor competition were Mrs J Swansbra of Berkley Vale and Mrs Glory Santleben of Killarney Vale.

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dam Troy was declared a councillor for Wyong Council’s A Ward on Sunday, September 16.

The Save Tuggerah Lakes successful candidate said that he was honoured to have been elected onto Wyong Council and was looking forward to working with the other councillors over the next four years.

“I have been overwhelmed by the support of the community and especially the widespread concern for Tuggerah Lake.

“My top priority over the next four years is to ensure that

Council responsibly and effectively uses ratepayers’ money to provide quality services.

“Working to improve Tuggerah Lakes through opening up the channel and building a break wall is also a priority.

“My overall vision for the Wyong Shire is to encourage tourism, enhance local employment opportunities and to continue to be a shire that is a great place to live,” said Cr Troy.

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Frog workshop held in Berkley Vale

Self- help raffle expected to raise over $50,000 ickets for this year’s Combined Community Raffle have been distributed to participating community organisations by The Entrance Rotary Club with an expectation of between $40,000 and $50,000 worth of tickets to be sold.

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he Community Environment Network (CEN) held a free frog workshop in Berkeley Vale on Saturday, September 22, as part of its September Bio-Blitz activities.

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The workshop included general information about Australian frogs and their habitats, a discussion about the issues affecting frogs, the factors causing the drastic decline in frog numbers, identification of local frog species and how to build a frog pond

habitat in the backyard.

The workshop, while addressing environmental and social issues, provided some practical ways in which participants could help preserve frogs, including a demonstration on how to survey frogs and

find out which species were present in the surrounding Central Coast neighbourhoods.

Media release, 17 Sep 2012 Samantha Willis, Community Environment Network

The raffle, which will be drawn at a meeting of The Entrance Rotary Club of at Mingara Recreation Club on Tuesday, February 12, enables local sporting, cultural, youth, school associations and other charitable groups to raise funds without cost.

With the assistance and sponsorship of local businesses, The Entrance Rotary Club organises the raffle, arranges the prizes and prints and distributes the tickets to the organisations.

There is no cost to the groups as each receives a cheque for 100 per cent

of the total value of the tickets their members sell.

Cheques totalling over $40,000 were given to almost 40 organisations that sold tickets in last year’s raffle.

Notable fundraising groups last year were the Central Coast Family History Society with $4000, Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade with $3580, Dance Energy with $3549 and Wyong Family History Group with $3000.

Nine other organisations raised over $1000.

During the past 28

years, over $600,000 has been raised through this local self-help scheme.

As in recent years, there are four prizes, including a travel voucher for $3000 and electrical appliances.

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Raffle tickets will be on sale until Sunday, January 26.

Email, 21 Sep 2012 Robert Unwin, Rotary Club of The Entrance

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 27, 2012 - P19

Sport

Former Sheffield United player arrives at Mariners

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ew Central Coast Mariners midfielder Nick Montgomery arrived at the club on Wednesday, September 19, to begin a three season deal.

Montgomery, 30, met his new teammates at the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence in Tuggerah, before addressing the local media gathered to witness the former Sheffield United players’ arrival.

M o n t g o m e r y progressed through the youth ranks at Sheffield United before making over 400 competitive appearances for the Blades’ first team.

Montgomery’s time with the red and white half of Sheffield saw him feature in the Barclays Premier League, as well as extensively in England’s second tier known as the Championship.

After a long flight with his wife Josie and twin daughters Chloe and Leah, Montgomery said

he was eager to begin his tenure with the Central Coast.

“It was quite a long trip with 17-month-old twins but apart from that I’m delighted to be here and looking forward to it.

“It was nice to get a nice welcome from the boys,” said Montgomery.

“I’d always thought about a change and after being at one Club for so long when the opportunity came up I spoke to the manager and the chairman at the Central Coast, and after I spoke to them there was only one place I wanted to come and that was here.

“I did have other offers in the Championship in England, but when the opportunity came up I spoke to my wife and we

decided to go with it,” said Montgomery.

On leaving England, some 16,866 Sheffield supporters stood as one to applaud and thank Montgomery for his 12 years of service when the Blades played Bury at Bramall Lane on Sunday, September 16.

Montgomery said the send-off he received at his home of over a decade humbled him and that he hoped to create some similar memories at Gosford’s Bluetongue Stadium.

“It was fantastic.

“To be at a club as long as I had, 14 years, I could have moved so many times in that time but I always stayed loyal to the Club.

“I had some fantastic times there so to get

Mariners head coach Graham Arnold and Nick Montgomery Photo: John Dewberry

the send-off, a standing ovation in front of a big crowd was something special that I’ll cherish forever,” said Montgomery.

Central Coast Mariners head coach Graham Arnold said Montgomery brought experience and quality into the Mariners line-up.

“We’ve lost some experience out of the squad, especially out of the middle of the team with Alex Wilkinson in the off-season,” Arnold said.

“At the end of the day we looked around for quite a while.

“Nick brings a lot of experience but also he’s a

fabulous person.

“For a player to stay at one Club for his whole career shows you what type of person he is.

“He pretty much ticks every box that we needed ticked off,” said Mr Arnold.

Media release, 19 Sep 2012 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners Football Club

Walmsley to head recruitment section at Sheffield United ong serving Central Coast Mariners National Youth League to the EPL, the Club is Central Coast Mariners family, so to speak,” said (NYL) head coach Tony Walmsley will leave the Club next month focused on its Academy enjoy strong links with Turnbull.

Tony Walmsley’s and I feel well prepared Sheffield United,” said to take up a new challenge with Sheffield United in England.

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Walmsley has been appointed as head of Academy Recruitment at the Blades and will oversee Sheffield’s scouting network, development centres, club partnerships and internal strategy.

Walmsley will leave the yellow and navy on good terms having contributed significantly to the Mariners youth development strategy since joining the Club four and a half years ago.

Walmsley played an integral role in establishing the Hyundai A-League’s first Academy structure, Central Coast Mariners Academy, launched earlier this year.

Alongside his assistant John McLafferty, Walmsley guided the Central Coast Mariners NYL side to the 2011-12 Championship.

In his three seasons

in charge, the Mariners never finished outside the competition’s top two.

“Being part of the Mariners through the growth of the Hyundai A-League and the implementation of the NYL has been very rewarding,” said Walmsley.

“I’ve had the privilege of working under two managers with two very different styles in ‘Arnie’ (Graham Arnold) and Lawrie (McKinna) and will take a lot of positive experiences with me,” said Walmsley.

Walmsley moved to Australia 25 years ago as a player-coach in the State League aged 20, cutting his teeth in Tasmania, NSW and Queensland.

After roles as academy director for the official Manchester United Youth Development Program throughout Oceania and a successful spell as

director of football at the Gladesville-Hornsby Football Association, Walmsley was chosen to lead Mariners Youth for their second season.

In his three years in charge he has witnessed and aided the progression of youngsters including Panni Nikas, Mathew Ryan, Bernie Ibini, Mitchell Duke, Anthony Caceres, James Oates, Nick Fitzgerald and Mitchell Mallia to professional Hyundai A-League deals.

“Twenty-five years is a long time and when I reflect on the work I’ve done, this role will always stand out for me,” said Walmsley.

“The opportunity to now add to Sheffield United’s academy management team is one I feel compelled to take up.

“While they have serious ambition to return

for the challenges ahead,” said Walmsley.

Central Coast Mariners chairman Mr Peter Turnbull wished Walmsley well in his new role.

“Through passionate Mariners director Kevin McCabe, the

Turnbull.

“These links are now even stronger with Tony moving to England.

“Both Clubs can expect to benefit even more from Tony’s switch and while we are disappointed Tony is leaving, we are happy that he is staying in the

successor as Central Coast Mariners National Youth League head coach will be advised in due course.

Media release, 21 Sep 20120 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners

The Entrance loses Coast U19 Union Grand Final he Entrance was defeated by Terrigal, 21-8, in the Under-19 Central Coast Rugby Union Grand Final at Morry Breen Oval on Saturday, September 22.

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“Terrigal played excellent Grand Final

rugby and were able to stop any attack that came from The Entrance,” said Central Coast Rugby Union president Larry Thomson.

Terrigal led by 10-3 at the halftime break and continued form into the second half.

Jarrod Grange had one penalty goal.

Terrigal dominated proceedings for much of the game and led by 21-3 before The Entrance’s Harley Donoghue scored a consolation try on fulltime.

Media release, 24 Sep 2012 Larry Thompson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 27, 2012 - P21 1

Mariners reveal new season strip

Ashley James presented with cricket scholarship

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Home uniform, goal uniform and away uniform Photo: John Dewberry

he Central Coast Mariners unveiled its 2012-13 Hyundai A-League playing apparel on Friday, September 21.

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The new Mariners home shirt will stand out from the crowd with the Clubs iconic yellow cocooned in a distinguished navy blue trim.

The Mariners will pair their home kit with navy blue shorts and socks.

Away from home

the Mariners will don a reverse look featuring a navy blue base wrapped in yellow trim, with white shorts and socks to complete the away look.

Central Coast custodians Mathew Ryan and Justin Pasfield will keep goal in all pink this season both at home and

when the Mariners are on the road.

When there is a clash with either the opposition or the referees, Ryan and Pasfield will switch to all green or all navy attire.

Media release, 21 Sep 2012 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners

The Wyong Diary

Sport

oyalson cricketer Ashley James received a Basil Sellers Scholarship at a presentation at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday, September 6.

James was awarded the $3000 scholarship along with nine up-andcoming young cricketers to support their dreams of one day representing NSW and Australia.

The scholarship can be used by players in a number of ways, whether it be to assist with a move from regional areas to the city to further their careers or to help with the costs of educational and vocational pursuits.

“Being awarded a Basil Sellers Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for these young players,” said Cricket NSW chief executive Mr David Gilbert.

“Not only will it help ease the financial burden of pursuing their cricketing dreams, it will also assist them in furthering educational

and career opportunities outside of the game,” said Mr Gilbert.

James played a role in launching and developing the Girls 20-20 program last season and has helped inspire girls to play cricket.

“Ashley finds time in her busy schedule to assist with development of younger cricketers on the Central Coast,” said Central Coast Cricket Association executive officer and zone administrator Mr Aidan Cuddington.

A promising fast bowler, Ashley spearheaded the NSW bowling attack during the Under-18 National Championship in Ballarat generating good pace and also making handy contributions with the bat.

In the Championship Final, the 18-year-old destroyed the Victorian top-order batting claiming 3-8 from five overs including a fourth batter retiring hurt after being struck on the foot.

Ashley has been a fixture in NSW underage teams since making her debut for the Under15s and capped her last underage championship by taking 13 wickets.

James will now concentrate on improving her skills in the NSW Academy program underpinning the NSW Breakers Squad and push for NSW Second XI selection during 2012-13.

Media Release, 7 Sep 2012 Aidan Cuddington, Central Coast Cricket Association

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Centre, 9am to 1pm Wednesday October 10 Student talent showcase, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Thursday October 11 Free fair trading seminar, Mingara Young Black and Ready for School Program Information Day at Watanobbi Community Centre, 10am to 1.30pm Friday October 12 Meet and Greet Evening at Wyong Bowling Club, 6.0pm

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Academy launch Wyong win sister clubs bowls challenge function at Mingara yong Bowling Club won first place at the first Sister Club Challenge at Avoca Beach Bowling Club on Saturday, September 15

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Avoca Beach Bowling Club, Wyong Bowling Club, Canton Beach Bowling Club and Goulburn Railway Bowling Club, all under Wyong Leagues Club Group, participated in the event.

One hundred and sixty bowlers, five Men’s teams and five Women’s teams of four, took to the green to compete for $5000 prize money for their respective clubs.

The bowlers participated in two games,

with games concluding at the ringing of the bell.

Wyong came in first place, collecting $2000 followed by Avoca Beach, Canton Beach and Goulburn Railway respectively collecting $1000 each.

“The Club was ablaze with flags flying from all of their 16 flag poles, showing the achievements of both the Women and Men’s Clubs,” said Avoca Beach Bowling Club president Mark Rayner.

“Under the guidance of Carnival Director Dave Thomson, who also MC’d the day, the proceedings ran very smoothly,” said Mr Rayner.

The event is planned to be held on an annual basis, with the clubs taking turns to host the event.

Goulburn Railway Bowling Club will host the tournament in 2013.

Email, 19 Sep 2012 Mark Rayner, Avoca Beach Bowling Club

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he Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) hosted a sports inspired function at Mingara Recreation Club in Tumbi Umbi on Wednesday, September 19.

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The function was attended by several of the Academy’s business partners, board members, CCAS staff and the 2012 CCAS Greater Ambassador athletes.

The evening was opened with a video to briefly outline the Academy of Sport’s role within the Central Coast community, what the Academy is aiming to achieve, how the elite sporting programs function and some of the athlete’s ambitions.

Ian ‘Moose’ Robilliard was then officially welcomed back from his role with the Sydney Kings NBL franchise as he resumes full-time duties with the Academy in the role of managing director.

Robilliard discussed the strong relationships that the Central Coast Academy of Sport had built with its partners, the achievements of the Academy over the past year and also future initiatives to be launched, including a state-wide social inclusion golf program run in partnership with the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) that would encourage the participation of indigenous Australians.

CCAS general manager of commercial Mr Kerry Ruffels focused on the opportunities within the Academy, the strength of the Academy as a brand and how both current and prospective partners could assist in

the further development of the CCAS. The CCAS Greater Ambassadors for 2012 were then introduced to the crowd.

Sean Glachan (golf), Megan Burgess (swimming), Jakob Sedgman (rugby union) and Brigette Sloane all answered questions, discussed their sporting highlights to date, what it takes to become an elite sportsperson and their goals for the future.

The Academy’s next major function will be the CCAS Annual Awards Evening to be held at Mingara in November.

Media release, 19 Sep 2012 Warwick Whitmore, Central Coast Academy of Sports

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

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 27, 2012 - P23

Sport

Wyong Hockey Club Central Coast performs well in Grand Final Rugby Union recognises top players

entral Coast Rugby Union held its annual presentation evening at The Bay Sports Club in Bateau Bay on Thursday, September 20.

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Murray Day and Bradd Sheridan of Ourimbah Rugby Union Club were recognised for their achievements on the field.

Murray Day was presented with the Club Person of the Year award while Bradd Sheridan received the representative award for Seniors Player of the Year and the Seniors First Grade Club Player of 2012 award.

Emile Thomas of Avoca Beach was presented with the Syd Noble Player of the Year award.

Avoca Beach Rugby Club was awarded Club Championship and Matt Maloney of Avoca Beach was named highest point scorer.

Coach of the Year went to Tod Wills of Kariong and the president’s award for Club of the Year went to Kariong Rugby Club.

Ian Cameron of Central Coast Junior Rugby

League was awarded the Terry Woodward Award for Service.

Joel Wagner received the representative Seniors Encouragement award and Luke McLenaghan was awarded the Seniors Most Improved Player award.

In the representative Under-20s awards Robert Kinley was presented Player of the Year, Justin Canterbury received the Encouragement Award and Matt Hopkins was recognised as Most Improved Player.

Second Grade Club Player of 2012 went to Brodie Taylor of Gosford while Third Grade Club Player of 2012 was awarded to Glen Touzel of Woy Woy. Brad McIntyre of Woy Woy was named Under-19 Club Player of 2012.

Media Release, 20 Sep 2012 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

his year has proven to be a successful year for Wyong District Hockey Club seniors, with the club achieving good results in the Grand Final, according to Wyong Club president Maxine Morris.

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Wyong defeated Norah Head in the Mid-Week Hockey Tournament.

“The game was one of the most exciting games in years, so evenly matched with both teams vying for the Grand Final win,” said Ms Morris.

The game went into extra time with Tiffany Grahame finishing off a team effort by scoring the winning goal.

Wyong received the inaugural Elaine “Jolly” Johnston Memorial Trophy for the Major Premiers.

In the Central Coast Women’s Hockey Association Grand Final weekend, Wyong defeated Norah Head again 2-1.

Norah Head’s Beck Smith scored the goal and newcomer Erin Tengdahl scored her first goal of the season for Wyong.

Veteran representative Judy Pilgram scored the winning goal with two minutes remaining.

Wyong District Hockey Club coach Ron Lloyd said the team’s win was a huge effort from the whole club and that the players should be very proud of themselves.

The club has won two out of three Grand Finals.

Wyong were the Minor Premiers in the Second Division, losing to Henry Kendall in a close match

with both teams pushing the limits for the entire game.

Erina defeated Henry Kendall in the First Division.

At the end of Grand Final day, Wyong District Hockey Club life member Sue Anderson was presented with the Central Coast Women’s Hockey Associations Volunteer of the Year Award for service to Women’s hockey.

Wyong Hockey Club received the highest Central Coast Women’s Hockey Associations Club Champions award.

Morris said it had

been the second time the club had received Club Champions awards.

“Our club has been running for 28 years and we have never received so many trophies in one year it’s just a magnificent effort, so very proud of our club members,” said Ms Morris.

Media Release, 18 Sep 2012 Maxine Morris, Wyong District Hockey Club

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Central Coast Paralympians 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

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by Sven Wright

Teigan van Roosmalen

Green Point students break records in Zone Athletics

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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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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.”

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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

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.

Slingsby to be given keys to the city

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Avoca to meet Kariong in Rugby Union Grand Final

by Larry Thomson

he 2012 First Grade Rugby Union Grand Final is between Avoca Beach and Kariong this Saturday, September 22, at Morry Breen Oval.

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Avoca Beach is into another Grand Final, while Kariong are after their first top grade Premiership since 1993.

This will be a tight match for the entire 80 minutes.

These two teams played each other two weeks ago in the Major Semi-final, and Avoca Beach won that game.

During the season proper, these two teams have had a win each, but Avoca Beach wore Kariong down and secured the win in the Major Semi-final, with time running out.

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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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this weekend.

Avoca Beach will use their experienced players and will never say die.

They will rely heavily on number eight Emile Thomas, locks Peter Steele and Adam Winter, and prop Luke Sheridan to lead from the front in the forwards.

Kariong have a big pack and they will be put on the go forward by players such as prop Shannon Beavan, number eight Moanna Talakai, and number seven Afele Tongia.

They are the players that Kariong will rely on to take the initial control of the match.

However, Kariong will need to play the full 80 minutes.

In recent matches, they have played great rugby and have scored some exciting tries, but then at other times, they have tended to go to sleep.

They cannot afford to do that on Saturday if they wish to win this Premiership.

Avoca Beach, we know, will go for the full 80 minutes as they did two weeks ago.

The backline battle will be interesting.

Avoca Beach have a combination of experience in players such as Dan Reihana, Justin Staben and Matt Maloney, but they also have youth and pace in key positions.

Fullback Jacob Briggs and winger Tom Murphy will know where to head with pace if given the opportunity.

Kariong have much the same situation.

They may not have the same level of experience as Avoca Beach, but centre Sione Malu is a key person in that department.

Fullback Derick Peachey, winger Josh

Bottero, five-eight Mitchell Clay and half back Scott Hanley all provide flair in attack and all can score those vital tries.

Goal kicking will also be important.

Avoca Beach have the ever reliable Matt Maloney, the highest point scorer this year in Central Coast Rugby, while halfback Scott Hanley will need to be on song all day for Kariong.

Avoca Beach will be in their 11th successive First Grade Grand Final.

They have won seven of these since 2002 and will be hoping to add another on Saturday.

Kariong have been in several Grand Finals in recent years, but have not won the big one since 1993, which was at the end of the club’s heyday in the early 1990s.

What has happened this season in their matches,

plus all the statistics and history, make for an enthralling and exciting Grand Final this year.

The Second Grade Grand Final also sees Avoca Beach in action and they take on Ourimbah in what should prove an intriguing clash.

These two teams met in the Major Semi-final two weeks ago and Avoca Beach won that game after a close first half.

Avoca Beach and Ourimbah both finished level at the top of this competition so it is difficult to predict a winner in this fixture on Saturday.

“The Third Grade Grand Final will be a beauty,” said Thomson.

There was nothing between Northlakes and Avoca Beach and the game will go right down to the final whistle.

Avoca Beach will have

their third senior team in a Grand Final on Saturday which is a marvellous achievement.

Northlakes have been the form team in this competition this year but Avoca Beach have struck a purple patch in recent weeks and have shown good late season form.

There is a lot of experience in both teams and the standard of play in all Third Grade Finals fixtures this year has been good.

The U19 Grand Final is between Terrigal and The Entrance.

Every game this season in this competition has been close.

It has been one of the most even competitions on the Central Coast for years and this match on Saturday will be no different.

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Josh English is the National Golden Gloves Bantamweight champion

by Warwick Whitmore

ue to a series of u n fo r e s e e a b l e events, Central Coast Academy of Sport future stars boxer, Josh English, found himself stepping up a weight division and fighting for a national bantamweight belt in Acacia Ridge, just south of Brisbane.

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National Golden Gloves championships, English was set to fight in the light flyweight division, but after drawing the bye in the first round, the 2011 flyweight champion found himself getting into the ring to contest the bantamweight belt at the invitational championships.

“I drew the bye in the first round, which meant that I was straight through the light flyweight final.

“My opponent then withdrew from the

tournament before the fight and I had to give away five and a half kilograms and fight in the bantamweight division,” said English.

Not being a stranger to giving away weight on his opposition due to his rugby league background, English threw everything he had at his opponent in the championship bout.

“We went for the full three rounds, it was a good fight.

“Everything went to plan and my coach was really

happy with how I fought and applied what we had been working on at training.

“It came down to the judge’s decision on points and I won the bantamweight championship,” added English.

The 2012 National Golden Gloves Bantamweight championship is English’s second National championship, after winning the flyweight belt at the same championships last year.

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