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Council in negotiations with developer over proposed $500M Chinese Theme Park yong Council received an updated report on the status of the proposed site for a Chinese Cultural Theme Park on Warren Rd, Warnervale, at its ordinary meeting of Wednesday, November 19.

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Chinese Theme Park representative Ms Amanda Lee addressed the meeting and explained how the venue would provide jobs for residents of Wyong Shire and would be a boost for the local economy.

Ms Lee said while the majority of the revenue for the theme park would come from private proprietors, the Chinese Government was supportive of their plan to construct in Warnervale.

It was resolved at the meeting that the mayor and general manager urgently negotiate with Australia Theme Park Pty Ltd with the objective of achieving an agreement for sale of the proposed site where Council’s risks and liabilities would be minimised and where a satisfactory sale price was offered by the purchaser.

Council has received a number of visits and documents from Chinese delegates during the past two years, with many influential businessmen and Government officials indicating support for the project.

All support is dependent upon the issue of land tenure and zoning issues

being resolved between Council and Australia Theme Park Pty. The site, at Lot 3 Warren Rd, Warnervale, has a total area of 179.277 Ha. The site includes Warnervale Airport and a portion of Porters Creek wetland.

The village would be a working village with accommodation, shops, restaurants, galleries and tourist accommodation.

The proposal is expected to cost in the vicinity of $500 million making it one of the largest private sector developments in Wyong Shire and the Central Coast.

In March last year Council considered a Mayoral Minute in relation to the proposal from Australia China Cultural Foundation Incorporated (ACCFI) to develop a Chinese Theme Park on Council owned land at Warnervale.

Council resolved among others matters to enter into a co-operation agreement to continue to progress the project.

This agreement was formally entered into on Monday, August 15, 2011 with mayor Cr Doug Eaton and the President of ACCFI, Mr Bruce Zhong signing the

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agreement.

The terms of the agreement identified that Council grant ACCFI a non-exclusive licence to enter the land for the sole purpose of carrying out investigatory works to support the development of the project.

The period of the agreement was from Friday, July 1, 2011, to Thursday, June 30, 2012, with the agreement having now lapsed.

During the period of the agreement ACCFI engaged consultants Cardno to undertake a desktop review of environment, engineering and planning constraints with regard to the proposed development.

The review identified that the current zoning of the property as Industrial would not permit all of their proposed uses, however, this matter could be addressed by making a submission to rezone the land to permit the proposed land use through the exhibition period of LEP 2012.

The cost of this review undertaken by Cardno is reported to be in the vicinity of $250,000.

At a councillor briefing session held in June of this year, an update of the current situation was presented

with particular emphasis being placed on the financial models available to this project.

In August this year, an offer to purchase the site from Council was received from Mr Zhong, however, this offer was considered unacceptable to Council with a response being forwarded detailing Council's position in the matter.

In October, Council

received a conditional offer to purchase the site for $10 million from the Australia Theme Park Pty Ltd. The conditions imposed inappropriate risk and obligations on Council and as such the offer was rejected and the Australia Theme Park Pty Ltd was advised accordingly.

Council staff are currently preparing a land economics report

on the site that will be used to guide future decision making on this site The mayor and general manager of Council have been requested to report the outcomes of the negotiations at the next ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, November 28.

Council Agenda, 14 Nov 2012 7.4, Wyong Council

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Six woodwind students from the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music performed for an audience at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday, October 28.

Each year the Bouddi Society donates a junior and senior woodwind scholarship to the Conservatorium.

The winner of the senior award was Alyse Faith who played the first movement of Christoph van Gluck’s concerto in G for flute and piano to prolonged applause with her conservatorium tutor Lyn Brislan.

Winner of the junior award was Ellora Srivatsava who played Mozart’s Andante in C Major, K315.

The Conservatorium also

Community bank to pay first dividend Ettalong Beach Community Bank has announced its first dividend to shareholders, through its franchise holding company Ettalong Beach Financial Services Limited. company chairman Mr Mick Gage thanked loyal shareholders at the company’s annual meeting on Thursday, November 8, for their patience as the branch dealt with its start-up phase and then the effects of the global financial crisis on the financial community.

Mr Gage said that without the support of the community who rallied together and provided the capital needed, Ettalong Beach would have been without a bank.

“History shows that when basic services are not available in small

communities the follow on effect to other businesses can be crushing,” said Mr Gage.

In announcing a 2.5 cents per share dividend to be paid in December, Mr Gage noted that although a small dividend, it was in line with the Community Bank’s charter and allowed the board of directors to manage the company’s financial position to the benefit of all stakeholders.

“With increased business levels and community support, it is hoped that dividend payments will be able to be made annually” said Mr Gage.

Media release, 9 Nov 2012 Peter McKeon, Ettalong Beach Community Bank

presents an encouragement award each year with this year’s award presented to Charlotte Boyd for playing Mozart’s Papageno Aria and Bailey’s rhythmical Scooby Du Wup on her saxophone.

Other finalists were Taryn Shaw, Luca Kovak and Jasper Wand.

Central Coast Conservatorium principal Mr Patrick Brennan compered the event and tutors David Dallinger and Patrick Brislan assisted him in the judging of the winners.

Bouddi Society secretary Mr Mike Chitty, himself a mature age student of the Conservatorium, handed over a cheque for $1000 for next year’s scholarship.

Email, 1 Nov 2012 David Dufty, Bouddi Society

Jobs lost as hospital closes heart unit Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has closed its Cardiac Care Unit and Angiography suite after cardiologists decided to take their work to North Gosford Private Hospital.

Forty employees have lost their jobs as a result.

Their positions were made redundant on Tuesday, November 6.

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital general manager Ms Annette Czerkesow said the changes were made following a strategic review, after a decision by interventional cardiologists to consolidate their work at North Gosford Private Hospital.

“This decision was not easy, and was only reached after all other possible alternatives had been explored,” said Ms Czerkesow.

She said that staff who were affected by the redundancies were offered support and assistance to plan for the future.

Ms Czerkesow said that where possible, redeployment options would be explored for all staff whose jobs had been impacted by the changes.

“Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has a long history on the Central Coast, where we have provided quality care since 1978.

“This month Brisbane Waters Private Hospital was recognised

by HCF, Australia’s largest not for profit health insurer, as being in the top two hospitals across the country in terms of patient satisfaction in relation to the hospital and the medical team.

“We are very proud of this achievement and this announcement does not change our commitment to our patients

and our community.

“Our specialists will continue to offer a range of surgical specialties including, general surgery, obesity services, orthopaedics, ENT, plastic surgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, dental, vascular surgery and other day surgery.

“Complementing these surgical services are geriatric and medical care.

“Our High Dependency Unit will continue to provide excellent monitoring and specialist nursing care and the hospital has in place 24-hour medical coverage to support surgical and medical patients.

“We also have the only dedicated mental health unit on the Central Coast with 30 beds,” said Ms Czerkesow.

Media release, 8 Nov 212 Yvette Wright, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital

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our athletes from Central Coasts Magnus Martial Arts have been selected to compete at the world Pankration Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) titles in Sparta, Greece from November 16 to 18.

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Jamie Mullarkey, Ben Games, Ben Hansen and Noah Magnus have been sponsored by Gosford Council’s youth entertainment venue, The Hub, to attend the event, which will be contested over three days, with 100 countries invited and over 450 athletes expected to attend.

Pankration meaning ‘all powers’ is both an ancient and modern full contact MMA contest which includes, but is not limited to, the techniques of combat sports including boxing, tae kwon do, wrestling and judo.

Team member and internationally recognised sixth Dan Black Belt Noah Magnus said he was confident in his team’s abilities.

“Our team members have

Team members Ben Hansen, Jamie Mullarkey, Ben Games, Noah Magnus. proven time again that we are among the best in Australia and we are honoured to represent both the Central Coast and our country at

the 2012 Pankration MMA World Titles in Greece.

“We are confident in our ability and we are aiming to bring home Gold from

Sparta,” said Noah.

Youth Centre coordinator Mr Steve Knee said The Hub, in partnership with Magnus Martial Arts, has

offered free martial arts training over the past nine years with much success.

“We have produced a number of champions

across several disciplines, however, producing a World Pankration MMA Champion will be our biggest achievement to date.

“We are also looking to further develop this free program in 2013, with an MMA Rising Stars event series to sponsor and develop young martial artists and build on our current and past success.

“We wish the team all the best at the World Titles and look forward to continuing to develop the skills and abilities of our future champions,” Mr Knee said.

Jamie Mullarkey is the current 70kg Gold Medallist and Australian Pankration MMA champion.

Ben Games is the current 78kg Silver Medallist and is ranked second in Pankration MMA in Australia.

Ben Hansen at 66kg is a former Australian MMA Champion and has prequalified for the Australian Team.

Noah Magnus at 78kg has been champion across several martial arts disciplines and was the original Pankration MMA Champion 12 years ago.

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oy Woy judo club competitor Craig O’Neill, who is also a member of Kariong Rural Fire Service, has returned from the World Fire Fighters Games with a gold

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medal.

In the competition held on October 27, Craig fought competitors from Brazil and Sweden to win the U81kg combined age category.

In his first fight against the eventual silver medallist, Craig broke his Brazilian opponent’s guard late in the

fight and threw him using his signature shoulder throw, ippon seio nage.

In his second fight, Craig capitalised on his opponent’s defensiveness to throw him backwards twice for the win.

The World Fire Fighters Games is in its 12th year and saw fire fighters from around the globe compete in

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ork has started in preparation for the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford.

“An upgrade of this scale requires detailed planning and a staged approach,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

“Before the road can be built, many of the utilities need to be relocated.

"Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd are vital links between Gosford, Woy Woy and Narara providing access to railway stations, local businesses and retail centres, the Central Coast Highway and the F3 Freeway.

"Access to all residential and commercial properties needs to be maintained along with traffic flow for the 70,000 vehicles which use the intersection each day.

“Work has started on building a local access road linking Ferguson Close and Kulara Ave. "This will enable BelHilton Pde to be closed and a road between Dyer Crescent and Grieve Close to be built to provide local access during the project.

“Storm water drainage improvements will be carried out in advance of major work,” Mr Holstein said.

Other preliminary works will include demolition of buildings, clearing of the site and the relocation of utilities such as power.

The project itself will

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more than 71 events around Sydney, including many of the Sydney Olympic venues.

The judo event saw competitors from as far afield as France, Norway, Sweden, Hungary, Romania, South Korea, Brazil, and Australia compete at the tournament venue in Bomaderry, south of Sydney.

involve the widening and realigning of Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd between Kalura Ave in the south and Stockyard Place in the north as well as the widening of the Central Coast Highway between the lower end of Kariong Hill and just west of Yallambee Ave. The project is expected to improve safety, reduce congestion and delays, and improve accessibility for all road users.

A system of shared pedestrian-cycle paths on both sides of the main roads will connect to existing paths.

Bus stops will be in indented bays as close as possible to pedestrian crossings.

The project is expected to accommodate traffic growth for more than 20 years.

Following community input RMS selected a ground level cross intersection, including a link between Grieve Close and Jusfrute Dr, as the preferred option in 2010.

RMS finalised an environmental assessment to proceed to detailed development and construction in December 2010.

Through this further development work, RMS undertook detailed

An overview of the proposed intersection at West Gosford

investigations and design refinements.

There will now be traffic lights at the Grieve CloseManns Rd intersection rather than a roundabout

to maximise safety for pedestrians and improve traffic efficiency.

Preparatory work is not expected to impact traffic.

RMS will be inviting

tenders early next year for the proposed upgrade project.

Work is expected to start when preparation work is complete in mid 2013,

weather permitting.

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Council in negotiations with developer over proposed $500M Chinese Theme Park yong Council received an updated report on the status of the proposed site for a Chinese Cultural Theme Park on Warren Rd, Warnervale, at its ordinary meeting of Wednesday, November 19.

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Chinese Theme Park representative Ms Amanda Lee addressed the meeting and explained how the venue would provide jobs for residents of Wyong Shire and would be a boost for the local economy.

Ms Lee said while the majority of the revenue for the theme park would come from private proprietors, the Chinese Government was supportive of their plan to construct in Warnervale.

It was resolved at the meeting that the mayor and general manager urgently negotiate with Australia Theme Park Pty Ltd with the objective of achieving an agreement for sale of the proposed site where Council’s risks and liabilities would be minimised and where a satisfactory sale price was offered by the purchaser.

Council has received a number of visits and documents from Chinese delegates during the past two years, with many influential businessmen and Government officials indicating support for the project.

All support is dependent upon the issue of land tenure and zoning issues

being resolved between Council and Australia Theme Park Pty. The site, at Lot 3 Warren Rd, Warnervale, has a total area of 179.277 Ha. The site includes Warnervale Airport and a portion of Porters Creek wetland.

The village would be a working village with accommodation, shops, restaurants, galleries and tourist accommodation.

The proposal is expected to cost in the vicinity of $500 million making it one of the largest private sector developments in Wyong Shire and the Central Coast.

In March last year Council considered a Mayoral Minute in relation to the proposal from Australia China Cultural Foundation Incorporated (ACCFI) to develop a Chinese Theme Park on Council owned land at Warnervale.

Council resolved among others matters to enter into a co-operation agreement to continue to progress the project.

This agreement was formally entered into on Monday, August 15, 2011 with mayor Cr Doug Eaton and the President of ACCFI, Mr Bruce Zhong signing the

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agreement.

The terms of the agreement identified that Council grant ACCFI a non-exclusive licence to enter the land for the sole purpose of carrying out investigatory works to support the development of the project.

The period of the agreement was from Friday, July 1, 2011, to Thursday, June 30, 2012, with the agreement having now lapsed.

During the period of the agreement ACCFI engaged consultants Cardno to undertake a desktop review of environment, engineering and planning constraints with regard to the proposed development.

The review identified that the current zoning of the property as Industrial would not permit all of their proposed uses, however, this matter could be addressed by making a submission to rezone the land to permit the proposed land use through the exhibition period of LEP 2012.

The cost of this review undertaken by Cardno is reported to be in the vicinity of $250,000.

At a councillor briefing session held in June of this year, an update of the current situation was presented

with particular emphasis being placed on the financial models available to this project.

In August this year, an offer to purchase the site from Council was received from Mr Zhong, however, this offer was considered unacceptable to Council with a response being forwarded detailing Council's position in the matter.

In October, Council

received a conditional offer to purchase the site for $10 million from the Australia Theme Park Pty Ltd. The conditions imposed inappropriate risk and obligations on Council and as such the offer was rejected and the Australia Theme Park Pty Ltd was advised accordingly.

Council staff are currently preparing a land economics report

on the site that will be used to guide future decision making on this site The mayor and general manager of Council have been requested to report the outcomes of the negotiations at the next ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, November 28.

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Mayor and general manager meet with government ministers over lake improvements yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton and general manager Mr Michael Whittaker travelled to State Parliament House on Thursday, November 15, for meetings with senior government ministers to discuss a number of important issues for the region.

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With the help of Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence, meetings were locked in with Planning Minister Mr Brad Hazzard, Environment Minister Ms Robyn Parker and Local Government Minister Mr Don Page.

Mayor Cr Eaton and Mr Whittaker also met with senior staff from the offices of Roads Minister Mr Duncan Gay, Primary Industries Minister Ms Katrina Hodgkinson and Arts Minister Mr George Souris.

Cr Eaton said he is encouraged about the future action in regard to the Shire’s lakes following the meeting.

High on the agenda was the discussion surrounding ‘Green Tape’ in relation to weed removal, and ways to minimise the cost of disposing the weed.

Council has resolved to double the removal of weed in the Lakes, but must overcome regulations from the Fisheries Department, which prohibits the use of the weed harvester in certain areas without the correct approvals.

“I am very grateful

to Member for Wyong Darren Webber for organising the meeting with the Ministers,” Cr Eaton said.

“Minister Parker was certainly very understanding of the issues we face and what we want to achieve as part of our new thrust for direct action on improving our Lakes.

“She is certainly aware of the Lakes, being from the Hunter and is now looking at a single point of contact for Council in an effort to assist with the ‘Green Tape’ surrounding the wrack removal.

“The cost of disposing the dead seagrass is also an issue, as taking it to the tip is extremely expensive given the charges.

“Again, we need permits and approvals to use the wrack as a natural fertiliser and I would like to think there is some way we could allow the community to use it on their gardens,” said Cr Eaton.

The subject of Council’s dredge was also discussed with the Minister, and also with the Minister for Local Government, Mr Don Page.

“We discussed a new, bigger, dredge for the

Shire and we will likely have further discussions with Gosford and Lake Macquarie Councils about the prospect of a dredge that we can all share,” said Cr Eaton.

“Lake Macquarie requires a dredge for the Swansea Channel and Gosford need it for work on the entry to Brisbane Water down near Ettalong.

“This discussion to either co-own or co-hire a much larger dredge will continue,” said Cr Eaton.

Ms Page encouraged Council to apply for low interest loans for the purpose of securing a new weed harvester and barge, which is necessary

Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber, Minister for Environment Ms Robyn Parker and Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton

to double the amount of wrack collection in the Lakes.

“A discussion to use the low interest loans to upgrade our Gross Pollutant Traps was also held and this is something we need to do, as many of them are aging and hard to clean,” said Cr Eaton.

“The other positive news around our Lakes is that we were advised the Government is looking at a buy-back scheme for Fisheries licences.

“This would reduce the number of professional operators on Tuggerah Lakes and that is news that we certainly welcome.”

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Woman dies in Wyong unit fire unit fire in Wyong claimed the life of a woman in her 40s on Saturday, November 10.

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At approximately 9:40pm, emergency services were called to a unit in Ingram St, Wyong.

The unit was found to be well alight but and Fire and Rescue NSW managed to extinguish the blaze.

A crime scene was established and examined by forensic specialists.

A body, believed to be that of a woman aged in her 40s, was located inside the unit.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

A post mortem will be conducted to officially determine how the woman died.

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Man charged after indecently assaulting nine-year-old boy man has been charged after he allegedly detained a nine-yearold boy in his The Entrance home and indecently assaulted him.

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At approximately 3:45 pm on Saturday, November 17, a nineyear-old boy was riding on a skateboard with friends in Denning St, The Entrance.

The boy had agreed to return home by 6pm, however, it was alleged that during the afternoon he spoke with a 36-yearold man who convinced him to come into his home.

Police alleged that once inside the home, the man locked the doors and

refused to let the child leave.

It was further alleged that the man indecently assaulted the boy during the course of the night.

The child’s mother contacted police about 9:30 pm on Saturday, who searched extensively for the boy with no luck.

At about 7:45am on Sunday, November 18, the child left the home and was allegedly followed by the man.

The boy’s family, who were out searching for

the child, spotted him and notified police.

The 37-year-old man was taken to The Entrance Police Station where he was arrested by detectives from the Child Abuse Squad.

He was charged with take-detain person with intent to obtain advantage and indecently assaulting a person under the age of 16 years.

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Police continue inquiries into disappearance of Leisl Smith olice have renewed their appeal for public assistance as they continue their inquiries into the disappearance of a Wallarah woman three months ago.

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Strike Force WEHL was formed by detectives attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command to investigate the disappearance of Ms Leisl Smith, 23.

Ms Smith was last seen leaving her Wallarah home in her Honda Accord about 1pm on Sunday, August 19.

Family members, who became concerned for Ms Smith after she failed to return home, reported her missing to Tuggerah Lakes Police.

Local police i m m e d i a t e l y commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

Ms Smith’s car was found abandoned at the Tuggerah railway station car park on Wednesday, September 26, a week after she went missing and was seized for forensic examination.

Investigations have also revealed Ms Smith has not used her mobile phone and her bank accounts have not been accessed.

It’s thought she might have travelled to the Hunter or TamworthArmidale area.

Strike force detectives are again turning to the public for assistance as they continue their

inquiries.

They’re treating her disappearance as suspicious and have serious concerns for her wellbeing.

“Leisl’s disappearance is very much out of character and police and her loved ones are extremely concerned for her welfare,” said Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command’s Crime manager Detective Inspector Dave Waddell.

“Leisl is an animal lover and her horse gave birth to a foal in late August.

“She was very excited about the impending birth and the fact that she missed the event is worrying.

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Former mayor challenges councillors on election promises ndependent Wyong councillor Bob Graham addressed the newly elected Save Tuggerah Lakes councillors, Lloyd Taylor and Adam Troy at a Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 14, asking when they would follow through with their promise to eliminate feral pests in the Shire.

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oowoon Bay was declared the overall Central Coast Regional Winner of Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Clean Beaches Connecting our Coast Awards for 2012, at a ceremony held at The Entrance North Surf Life Saving Club on Monday, November 19.

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Toowoon Bay also took out the Water Conservation, Friendly Beach, Litter Reduction, Waste Management and Young Legends Awards.

Toowoon Bay also landed a Highly Commended in the Environmental Protection Award category.

Minister for the Environment Ms Robyn Parker congratulated

Toowoon Bay on being named the overall Central Coast Regional Clean Beaches Award winner.

“Toowoon Bay demonstrated outstanding community participation and pride in maintaining this beautiful beach and its surrounds.

“Through the Clean Beaches Awards, Keep Australia Beautiful does a great job recognising the significant efforts of

communities to protect their precious local beach environments.

“Congratulations to all the Central Coast Clean Beach winners, which are now finalists in the State Awards to be presented in Sydney on Thursday, December 6,” said Ms Parker.

Email, 16 Nov 2012 Carolyn Oakley, Keep Australia Beautiful

Cr Graham said promises had been made by the councillors during the Council elections that they would eradicate the Shire’s feral pests, including rabbits, foxes and Indian mynahs if they were elected.

Cr Graham said there had been no further mention of the issue since the election two months ago.

“I’ve had a number of people come to me and say they voted for the Save Tuggerah Lakes Party because they were going to get rid of these feral pests,” said Cr

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“And they said they were going to do it now.

"Rate payers want to know, when are they going to do something about it?”

Cr Graham said Indian mynah birds were in plague proportions all over Wyong Shire.

Foxes continued to venture out of Wyrrabalong National Park onto the North Entrance beach and across to Terilbah Island; a key breeding ground for the rare little tern.

“The foxes are

swimming across to the little tern’s nesting areas and killing their chicks,” said Cr Graham.

“There is also a major problem with rabbits.

"With the weather that we’ve had, the rabbits are in plague proportions in areas such as Chittaway, Tuggerah, and the golf course at Shelly Beach.

“The Save Tuggerah Lakes councillors say they can get rid of them.

"Well let’s see them do that,” said Cr Graham.

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Council undertaking service standards review yong Council is considering three different futures as part income for Council.

After hearing what the of a Service Standards Review, which will determine the community has to say, different options rate payers can vote on for providing the Council will consider funds needed to renew the shire’s assets.

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Council is facing the situation of managing more than $2.5 billion in ageing assets, as well as continuing to provide services the community has become accustomed to.

The Department of Planning’s North Wyong Structure Plan stated that Wyong Shire has experienced rapid population growth in recent times, rising from 116,000 in 1996 to 142,686 in 2006; an increase of about 19%, which is 50% higher than the rate of growth across the Sydney Region for the same period.

The Shire’s population is estimated to hit 220,000 people in 2031, placing further pressure on Council’s resources.

As part of the Service Standards Review, Council has engaged the community to understand the wants and aspirations of its residents.

“We must find the balance between meeting our community’s

aspirations and providing appropriate assets and services,” said Council’s general manager Mr Michael Whittaker.

“We face some tough decisions and we need the community’s help to decide the best option to deliver what is needed to take our Shire forward.”

There will be numerous opportunities for the community to have their say, both in person and online.

“Our efforts to be more efficient by streamlining the organisation are almost complete.

"Over the last two years, we have reduced our operating deficit by more than $20 million,” Mr Whittaker said.

“Council and staff are continuing to look at every option to reduce costs without compromising services.

“Now we have started reviewing the standard of our services to ascertain whether it is what the community want.

“This review includes

examining our income options and looking at the capacity and the readiness of the community and what they are prepared to pay in order to maintain the current rate of service.

“Rate pegging has a severe impact on our income and funding from other levels of Government is becoming increasingly harder to get.

“Without looking for an additional source of income, we face the prospect of having to cut some services, to which the public has become accustomed, in an effort to improve others.

“So, we are proposing a special rate variation increase to ensure our levels of service are maintained and our assets such as roads can continue to be renewed and improved to the standard our community has come to expect.”

No decision has yet been made in relation to sourcing additional

over the next month if a special rate variation submission will be made to IPART. “Councillors will be listening to the community and taking the community’s views and feedback into account before making any decision,” said Mr Whittaker.

If a submission is made, IPART will determine if a rate increase will occur, and the community will have another opportunity to provide their feedback directly to IPART. “The fact is, our assets are wearing out quicker than the rate we can renew them,” said Mr Whittaker.

“Older assets are not only more costly to maintain, but also more costly to operate and replace.

“Some of our assets are deteriorating at a rate that means we have no way to maintain them without cutting off money to other services.

“To get our assets up to

an acceptable standard, it will impact on the services we can provide such as how often we can maintain our parks, how many sports fields are provided or the number of community buildings we can use to accommodate organisations who deliver programs to our community.

“The cost to take our assets to even a satisfactory standard is $121 million,” said Mr Whittaker.

Some of the options Council has are; to reduce services and maintain rates; maintain assets and increase rates, or new assets and increase rates.

The first option (reduce services and maintain rates) means Council has no capacity to close the asset gap or to fund work on natural assets.

It also means Council could undertake no significant new asset works and maintenance costs would rise as the condition of assets deteriorates.

Option two (maintain assets and increase rates) would allow increased

expenditure on necessary upgrade work, which would improve asset conditions.

Asset maintenance costs would be reduced as the condition of assets improves, meaning money could then be spent on new works.

Option three (new assets and increase rates) would allow Council to achieve the same improvement in existing assets and spend an extra $5 million a year on new assets.

Under this option, Council would also be able to undertake and complete a number of new projects.

“Council would like to continue to be able to provide a quality and value for money level of service to our community,” said Mr Whittaker.

“This is all about being able to get rid of the backlog of asset maintenance and being able to move forward and provide our community with the best level of service and facilities that we possibly can.”

Media release, 15 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre approved for $35,000 funding “The grants support

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encourage the community to become more engaged with arts and cultural experiences.

“They also assist arts and cultural organisations to develop sustainable services and infrastructure that contribute to innovation and excellence in the sector across different art forms,” said Mr Webber.

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of activities focusing on live and online audience development and participation.

“Through this program we are ensuring that NSW remains a global centre for creativity and innovation, particularly by supporting future generations of artists,” said Mr Souris.

“This year’s allocation demonstrates the

going to organisations in regional NSW.” This support contributes to the profile of NSW as the cultural and creative capital of Australia and provides new opportunities for the people of NSW to participate in arts and cultural activities.

yong Neighbourhood Centre has had its application for activities that benefit said the Arts Funding commitment to arts funding under the NSW Arts Funding Program (AFP) people working in the Program (AFP) across the State with approved. creative industries and supported a diverse range nearly half of the grants

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Member for Wyong, Mr Darren Webber said the NSW Government has approved a $35,000 grant to Wyong Neighbourhood

Centre towards its 2013 annual program funding.

“The NSW Government has approved more than $3.2

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million in funding to be shared by 74 arts and cultural organisations state wide,” said Mr Webber.

“These funds will contribute to the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre's costs for delivering their principal annual program of activities, stimulating local arts and cultural development.

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Message from the General Manager Welcome to the third edition of the Delta Electricity Community News for 2012.

Electricity pricing has been in the headlines for much of the year, with a strong focus on costs associated with the poles and wires. The costs of electricity generation at Delta have remained at around 22c in each dollar for the average consumer electricity bill. The wholesale cost of generating electricity as a proportion of the retail cost has actually decreased over the past 6 years. Delta maintains our pricing through efficiencies in our production.

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Delta’s Carbon Capture Plant – recently relocated from Munmorah to Vales Point Power Station – was one of several low emission projects showcased during National Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Week 2012.

CCS technology has the potential to reduce greenhouse emissions from coal and gas fired power stations and other industrial sources of carbon dioxide.

The pilot plant research program at Munmorah exceeded targets for capture rate, carbon dioxide purity and sulphur dioxide removal. CSIRO aims to continue the operation at the relocated research scale facility at Vales Point.

As part of National CCS Week, scientists, researchers and government representatives toured the Vales Point Carbon Capture Plant.

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Delta Electricity was a major sponsor of the 2012 Lake Macquarie School Environment Awards, which aim to support environmental education programs in local schools and improve the sustainability of the area.

Delta presented the overall winners – St John Vianney Primary School at Morisset and St Mary’s High School at Gateshead (pictured) – with a $500 cheque each. The winning entries stood out because they involved the extended school community and the broader local community respectively.

The awards attracted 18 high standard entries which included recycling systems, ‘bin-less’ schools, worm farms, compost systems, vegetable gardens and solar panels.

The State Government is progressing the sale of the NSW Generators with the scoping study expected to be completed soon and the strategy and timetable for the sale likely to be announced at the end of 2012. Delta has been cooperating with Treasury in providing information on Delta, our assets and operations.

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Landcare Groups in the Wyong Shire are improving the local environment with the help of Delta Electricity.

For 2012/13 Delta has provided a $10,000 sponsorship, which Wyong Shire Council distributes to hardworking and dedicated volunteer groups from Budgewoi Beach, Buff Point, Colongra Bay, Hargraves Beach, Lake Munmorah, Mannering Park and Northlakes.

With summer and the Christmas season approaching we encourage you to be safe on the roads and in your homes.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Wyong Shire Council Landcare Coordinator, Rebecca Dugan, said the sponsorship enables the groups to undertake vital bush regeneration, erosion control and native propagation and planting activities.

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“This is the 9th year Delta has sponsored Landcare and our volunteers are very grateful for their ongoing support,” said Rebecca.

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A baby Peregrine Falcon chick has been rescued from Delta’s Vales Point A Station demolition site.

When staff from the demolition contractor, Gardiner Perrot, spotted a pair of falcons circling Unit 3 they suspected correctly there was a nest inside boiler infrastructure earmarked for removal.

Gardiner Perrot and Delta staff worked with volunteers from the Wildlife Animal Rescue and Care (ARC) Society to retrieve a chick from the nest. A Wildlife ARC volunteer abseiled from the top of the building to bring the chick down to safety. The bird will be raised by Wildlife ARC and hopefully transitioned back to the wild.

Delta Electricity has donated $300 to Wildlife ARC in appreciation of the great work they undertake.

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With summer just around the corner, Delta Electricity is proud to continue our support for the Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC).

To help celebrate the festive season, Delta Electricity is delighted to sponsor the following community events:

For 2012/13, Delta has provided a $1,500 sponsorship, which will assist Caves Beach SLSC to deliver its Nippers program, as well as stage its annual Jazz in the Pines event in February.

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Caves Beach SLSC spokesperson, Joel De Shannon, said Delta has been a loyal supporter of the jazz event for many years.

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School looks like poultry processing plant

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t is a matter of unfortunate reality that, in this richest of countries, good architecture and design has never been cultivated or even much encouraged.

Yet Architecture is with us for life; if it is good our spirits are uplifted and restored.

If it is bad, we instinctively ignore it, perhaps out of selfpreservation.

Life is too short to contemplate ugliness, although if that’s all there is to see, ugliness becomes the standard.

A new high school is to be built at Lake Munmorah, of design and layout more reminiscent of a poultry processing plant than a place of advanced education.

The crude drawings are of buildings so drearily industrial, that those we should inspire to excellence, our children, would never know that any such good consideration was ever offered to them.

Sadly, they will probably grow up never knowing that good design even exists.

This ill-considered, rammed through complex

is a betrayal of the built urban fabric, betrayal of a beautiful landscape setting, betrayal of a gentle neighbourhood, and betrayal of the most important of our civic responsibilities, the enlightened vision of the children who will, alas, lurch to this factory to be processed.

They, and we, deserve so much better. The Catholic Diocese should be shamed.

Letter, 19 Nov 2012 Marvin Campbell, Lake Munmorah

University of Newcastle proves ‘ahead of its time’

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n 2000, it was Newcastle’s highly regarded Chinese Scholar, Li Xia, who had the foresight to disregard critics and arrange for Mo Yan to speak at a University Function.

She arranged also for Mo Yan and his eminent translators, Professor Howard Goldblatt and Dr Sylvia Lin, to get to Newcastle after their appearance at the Sydney International Writers’ Festival.

This was a difficult time to promote Chinese literature in the West and funding was hard to obtain, especially when there were no reciprocal offers for the sort of

free trips to China now available to academics.

Fortunately for the University of Newcastle, despite opposition in some quarters, it was finally arranged.

Sadly one of the strongest backers, Linda Connor, subsequently took a position at Sydney

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University as Professor of Anthropology, a great loss to Newcastle, but she will share Newcastle’s excitement at being proved ahead of its time on this issue.

It’s refreshing to see our local University showing such foresight in developing quality language and literature.

Well done.

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Wyong ratepayers to pay $1.7 million for Tuggerah Lakes wracking uggerah Lakes is a natural shallow lagoon ecosystem (ICOL); it naturally opens and closes intermittently.

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Seagrasses provide habitat for fish and other aquatic fauna, help to reduce erosion and improve water quality and are a source of food for fish and other aquatic fauna (DPI).

Wyong Council currently spends around $320,000 per annum dredging the channel and around $457,000 per annum removing weed - wrack from Tuggerah Lakes.

Councilors recently voted to double wrack harvesting from Tuggerah Lakes at a projected increased cost of around $890,000

($300,000 additional labour, $90,000 disposal, $500,000 new barge Truxor (Council Business Paper, November 14).

Council’s own business paper identifies “community benefit” of harvesting from “public foreshore areas”, but also acknowledges that “harvesting additional areas will benefit private landowners with direct frontage to the lakes”.

Under decisions by the new “can do” Council, Wyong Shire ratepayers

will either suffer reduced services (in other areas) or pay increased rates to cover additional costs of $890,000 for wrack removal in a State owned lake lagoon.

In the first year of “saving the lake” (a Stateowned asset), Wyong ratepayers will fork out around $1.7million moving sand and weed - wrack; battling against nature to dredge the channel and get ‘safe and healthy beaches and swimming areas’ is expensive.

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Thomson calls for transparency in plans for Wallarah coal mine ember for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has called on NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell to come clean on the State Government’s intentions for the planned underground coal mine at Wallarah.

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Mr Thomson said the O’Farrell government has been virtually silent on the issue since it publicly promised to stop the mine during the state election 18 months ago.

“Mr O’Farrell and his Liberal candidates thumped their chests, wore red anti-coal mine T-shirts and put reassurances in writing that they would not allow the coal mine,” said Mr Thomson.

“But since then, they have said precious little about the mine and have done nothing.

“In the meantime, the coal mine company has been out telling everyone that they’re going ahead in no uncertain terms with their application to get this huge coal mine up and running.

Mr Thomson said the people of the Central Coast have already made it clear they are not willing to risk their water supply for a coal mine.

“Underground coal mines of this nature have already caused irreversible harm to river systems elsewhere in Australia and there is no way the company behind the Wallarah No 2 coal mine can guarantee the safety of our water supply,” said Mr Thomson.

In a recent newsletter, the Wallarah No 2 Coal Project’s general manager Mr Kerry Heywood was quoted.

“It is important to remember that these social and economic benefits can be delivered without compromising

the environment or water security,” said Mr Heywood.

Mr Thomson said there was no example anywhere else in Australia that a longwall underground coal mine of the magnitude proposed for the Central Coast, has operated without detrimentally affecting the environment or water.

“Central Coast people have already fought this battle.

“They thought they had won it by helping elect a state government which is now suspiciously quiet about the whole issue.

“They don’t want to have to go through another fight about the same mine.

“Mr O’Farrell needs to come clean now.

“Is he going to stop this

coal mine or not?”

The proposed Wallarah 2 Coal Project (W2CP) will involve the underground extraction of export quality thermal coal with associated surface facilities and infrastructure.

The project is comprised of an underground

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longwall mine, a coal handling plant and storage facilities, rail loop and loading infrastructure, an underground drift entry, ventilation shafts and gas management facility.

Mr Thomson said the community would be given an update on the situation at a public

meeting to be organised in conjunction with the Australian Coal Alliance early in the New Year.

Media release, 16 Nov 2012 David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson, MP Website, 16 Nov 2012 Official Wallarah 2 Coal Project website

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Business

Takeaway specialises in chips

Commercial strip to be revitalised in Long Jetty y o n g Council will undertake a program of works within Long Jetty to revitalise the main industrial and commercial strip along The Entrance Rd, as part of its Long Jetty Masterplan.

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Owner Ronny Ahmajani

new takeaway shop specialising in a variety of hot chips opened on The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty, on Saturday, September 1.

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Differing to traditional takeaway stores, Chips at the Jetty offers seven different styles of potato hot chips, including straight cut, crinkle cut, French fries, steak fries, curly fries, beer battered chips and wedges, followed by a range of different toppings that can be added to the chips.

Owner and manager Mr Ronny Ahmajani said he has taken the concept of hot chips to a new level.

“The main entree I love having when I go to my local steak house is cheesy fries, which is hot chips with melted cheese

and bacon on top served with sauce.

“When people say ‘hot chips’ or ‘French fries’ we automatically assume we are eating them with a burger, kebab, steak or schnitzel,” said Mr Ahmajani.

“Not many fast food chains or take away stores offer this concept on the menu.

“I wanted to bring the concept to life by following the same principals as a noodle bar; pick one of the seven hot chips, pick the toppings you would like and pick one of our sauces to enjoy it with,” he said.

Mr Ahmajani’s family operate several fast food businesses on the Central Coast.

The 23-year-old left his career in advertising to start up and manage the shop in Long Jetty.

“Customer satisfaction and affordability are the two main factors a small business should incorporate into its daily operations,” said Mr Ahmajani.

“My goal is to ensure my food is affordable, quick, tasty and satisfying.”

Email, 9 Nov 2012 Ronny Ahmajani, Chips at the Jetty.

The works will begin early next month following an initial community consultation on Monday, December 3.

The first workshop will be a Community Forum to which residents, shop owners, and other interested persons will be invited.

The Long Jetty Improvement Masterplan will consider streetscape and foreshore improvements that are practical and feasible and that complement the streetscape works that already exist along The Entrance Rd. The Masterplan will include visual representation, including graphics, mapping work, and visual drawings, of what the area will look like when the improvement masterplan is implemented.

The proposed works in the Masterplan include the installation of retro coloured seats, planter boxes, public art elements (decorated concrete bollards and painting of traffic light boxes), flag poles and banners and the painting of selected building facades.

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The TEPPS provides the broad direction to accomplish the main objective of making the Peninsula more attractive to all stakeholders.

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Business

Food court and restrooms upgraded at Lake Haven Shopping Centre ake Haven Shopping Centre has completed an $800,000 refurbishment of its food court and adjacent restroom facilities.

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The upgrades are part of an ongoing program of improvements and enhancements of the centre.

The food court upgrade includes new furniture, floor surfaces, lighting and a featured ceiling treatment.

Both male and female restrooms have been completely renovated with new finishes throughout.

“Our food court looks and feels fantastic, with the different seating styles and the lighting; it’s more inviting and warm,” said Centre manager Mr Mike Cochrane.

“There are also greatly improved dining options for bigger groups with shared communal style tables, while still offering traditional table and chair seating expected of a modern shopping centre food court.

“The refurbishment of the restrooms complements the food court and has brought to our centre an improved level of experience for our customers,” said Mr Cochrane.

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Council begins Gateway process for medical centre in Tumbi Umbi

Provision of scooter charging power points to be investigated representative from the Toukley Cycle and Scooter shop addressed Council at its meeting of Wednesday, November 14, to discuss the implementation of scooter charging power points around the Shire.

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Site for proposed re-zoning for a new medical centre at Tumbi Umbi

y o n g Council has resolved to initiate a Gateway process and undertake community consultation to rezone a lot on Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umbi, for the construction of a medical centre.

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The applicant, Stevens Holdings Pty Ltd, sought permission from Council to rezone lot 21 to the B1 neighbourhood centre zone, under the draft Wyong Local Environmental Plan (LEP) to permit the development of a medical centre on the site.

A review of the

proposal by Council concluded that the proposal had merit and it was recommended that it be forwarded for Gateway Determination from the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.

The lot is currently zoned 7(a) (Conservation), under Wyong LEP 1991, and is also affected by enabling Clause 60B of the Wyong LEP, 1991.

The applicable LEP clause provides for restricted additional uses on the subject lands, if the development is, in the opinion of Council, appropriately integrated with the adjacent Mingara

Club and Recreation Complex.

The locality to the lot is characterised by a service station, tyre outlet, car wash facility, drive-thru video outlet and takeaway restaurants which have been developed for the convenience of Mingara Recreation Club patrons.

These uses are integrated with the Club complex through coordinated access and car parking areas, restricted signage, and common urban design elements, such as common building materials, themes, colours and roof forms.

The recommended

progression of this rezoning proposal as amendment to the WLEP 1991, was based on the potentially lengthy timeframe for finalisation of the WLEP 2012, and the implementation of the desired strategic zoning arrangements for the Mingara Entry Precinct.

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Mr Craig Lang stated that many people who used rechargeable mobility scooters were having issues with the batteries running out while using them around the community, resulting in them becoming stranded.

Mr Lang suggested Council take into consideration the danger of such a situation and implement charging points around the Shire.

Council resolved unanimously to note the huge growth in mobility device usage that assists

the ageing and disabled population.

It was also resolved that Council investigate the possible provision of conveniently located scooter power-up station points at key locations, including public buildings to further assist these groups to access services, and to identify strategic industry partners to assist or sponsor any such mobility assistance programs.

Council agenda, 4 Nov 2012 8.4, Wyong Council

Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 22, 2012 - P13

Lloyd included in prostate cancer survivor publication ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber’s senior advisor, Mr Jim Lloyd has been included as one of 10 Australians in a new publication and website profiling stories and personal battles with prostate cancer.

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Mr Lloyd, the former Federal member for Robertson, travelled to Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, October 30, to participate in the national launch of the Tomorrow Counts book and website.

“To be asked to contribute both in word and video to this exciting new support campaign is a great privilege,” said Mr Lloyd.

“Hopefully our stories on how we have all dealt with the diagnosis of prostate cancer will be of assistance and encouragement to the more than 20,000 men and their families who

face this battle each year.

“Since being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002 and successfully beating this disease with surgery and follow up radiotherapy, I have taken every opportunity to help raise the awareness of this disease, which kills some 3,300 men every year in Australia.

“Like most cancers, prostate cancer can often be successfully treated if diagnosed in the early stages.

“Unfortunately there are often no symptoms so it is very important for men over 50 to talk to their doctors about having a PSA blood test and

St Cecilia’s primary school wins award for healthy canteen

S physical examination.

“As a member of the NSW PCFA advisory board I will continue to take this message to communities not only on the Central Coast but throughout Australia,” said Mr Lloyd.

The Tomorrow Count’ book and website includes 10 well known Australians such as Mr Roger Climpson OAM and chef and restaurateur Mr Tony Bilson.

It was developed

by Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd with the support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Media release, 28 Oct 2012 Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

Health

t Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School at Wyong has won the 2012 Central Coast Healthy Canteen Award.

The award was given to the school by the Central Coast Local Health District after it was assessed in the areas of healthy menu, safe food storage, preparation and service, policies and procedures and the promotion of healthy food and drinks.

St Cecilia’s also had to show evidence that it operates its canteen in accordance with the guidelines set by Fresh Tastes at School and the Healthy Canteen Association Australia.

Newsletter, 2 Nov 2012 Paul Toomey, St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School Canteen workers of St Cecilia’s with award

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For this reason Gorokan care clinic is able to monitor levels of cholesterol and ensure they are at a safe level. Our pharmacists are able to discuss your cholesterol medications and collaborate with our very own naturopath to manage your cholesterol.

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Education

P14 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 22, 2012 P1

Tumbi students visit Japan for a cultural exchange

Tumbi kids in Japanese classroom

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Tumbi kids in Japan

tudents from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus, travelled to Japan for a cultural exchange on Sunday, September 23.

“After a long flight, we had finally landed and reality had sunk in.

“We were all so overwhelmed and excited to be there,” said Year 9 Japanese students, Chelsea Phipps, Chloe Fletcher and Abbey McNeill.

“As we made our way to the hotel, we soon realised every sign and everything was

completely different and very intriguing.

“Even the trip to a regular supermarket for dinner was amazing.

“After a one night stay in Osaka, the next morning we headed to Kashima High school, in Tanabe where we would stay for the next week with a host family.

“As the bus pulled in, excitement filled the air.

“We were greeted and given our very fashionable green slippers, that we were to wear around the school.

“Next, we settled into our classroom and given a tour around the school.

“Instantly, we were treated like celebrities, which was such a surreal feeling.

“Kids were hanging out windows and screaming

‘kawaii’ and ‘shashin’ (cute and photo).

“I think at this moment, we all looked at each other and just smiled.

“After our school tour, we were taken to the gym, where we would have a welcome ceremony in front of the entire school.

“Each student introduced themselves in Japanese, as well as formally welcomed us to our sister school by the Kashima teachers and students.

“Throughout that week, we were involved in various traditional and interesting Japanese lessons and activities.

“We were able to engage in Japanese conversations, try different foods and be involved in sports and arts.

“That week was honestly so much fun, and we all loved every minute.

“During the home stay we discovered what life

was like as a Japanese teenager, expanded our Japanese vocabulary, and made some amazing friendships.

“We became so close with our host families even though they had very little English.

“We are so glad we got to experience school life in Japan.

Newsletter, 8 Nov 2012 Shayne Player, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus

Tuggerawong students learn about bike safety Students learned about bike and road safety, caring for a bike and the importance of wearing a helmet.

Students learnt about the variety of $66 fines they could receive for breaking the rules when riding a bike in public,

which includes not wearing a helmet, not having a bell or reflectors on the bike.

Two groups rode around the obstacle course and practised stopping at stop and give way signs.

Students who failed

to stop at stop signs, or signalling at turns and going through the round about the wrong way lost mock demerit points off their pretend licence.

Newsletter, 19 Nov 2012 Mark Rudd, Tuggerawong Public School

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 22, 2012 - P15

Ourimbah Public School targeted in graffiti attack he principal of Ourimbah Public School is urging members of the community to keep a look out for trespassers following several incidents involving graffiti on the school grounds.

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“The school has been seriously graffitied twice,� said principal Ms Linda Trigg. “The first incident occurred on the evening of Friday, October 26, and a young man was seen getting into a black Honda with red P plates.

“The youth was skinny, approximately 5’8� tall and wore a black hoody. “In the second attack, they lit a fire and spray painted graffiti all around the main COLA and administration area, which cost $1,200 to remove.

“If you know anyone who was involved in the graffiti attacks, please contact the police or the school,� said Ms Trigg.

Newsletter, 5 Nov 2012 Linda Trigg, Ourimbah Public School

Tumbi students in water polo knockout

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tudents from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus, competed in the Sydney North Water Polo Knockout competition on October 15 and 16.

The boys’ team won their first round of the competition on the Monday, which took them straight to the final.

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Tumbi Umbi lost in a close score of 3-2.

Prior to the competition, the boys’ had never played water polo.

On the Tuesday of the competition, the girls’ team won their first game

8-3, before playing in the semi-finals against Kincumber High School, who were too strong for Tumbi Umbi’s girls’ side.

Education

Orientation held for next year’s Kindergarten students at Bateau Bay ateau Bay Public School held an orientation day on Tuesday, November 13, for its 2013 intake of Kindergarten students.

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“Thank you to our family of speakers, students, office ladies and kindergarten ‘newbie helpers’,� said principal Ms Maureen Gray. “It was wonderful to see so many children and their caregivers in attendance. “Throughout the ‘newbies’ transition program this term, our ‘oldbees’ (present Kindergarten students) have been absolutely wonderful in coping with the change while their teachers looked after next year’s intake. “As part of the orientation, current 2012 kindergarten students spoke about their first year of school,� said Ms Gray.

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Out & About

P16 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 22, 2012 P1

Mardi Gras celebrates 61st anniversary at Tuggerah Lakes

Grant for pioneers’ register he Wyong Family History Group has secured a grant of $1,260 from the Royal Australian Historical Society.

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Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber congratulated the Wyong Family History Group on its successful application for the funding.

“The NSW Government provides these individual grants via the Royal Australian Historical Society,” said Mr Webber.

“The funding program supports grants to local historical societies and community groups across NSW to assist with the research, writing and publication of a wide range of local history

projects.

“This particular grant of $1,260 will be used to assist the Wyong Family History Group in the publication of a register of pioneers in the Wyong district.

“The publication will become a valuable resource for anyone wishing to research the early pioneer families of the district.

“As the Wyong Shire continues to grow and many new people move to this area it is important preserve our valuable historical records.

“Local historical groups such as the Wyong Family History Group play an important role in helping all people understand our history.

“I congratulate the volunteers of the Wyong Family History Group for the important work they do in preserving the history of the Wyong community,” said Mr Webber.

Media release, 13 Nov 2012 Darren Webber, MP for Wyong

he Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Festival will celebrate its 61st anniversary on Saturday, December 1, at Memorial Park, The Entrance.

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Entertainment will include an Alvin and the Chipmunks Show plus a meet and greet for the kids, a Lady GaGa tribute Show and the crowning of the Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Queen.

DFX Dance studio will also perform on the Memorial Park stage, and the annual Ducks for Bucks surf live saving fundraiser will be on.

Santa will come on stage to conclude the

entertainment and, to finish off the night, there will be a fireworks display.

Media release, 8 Nov 2012 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

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He co-hosted Triple J’s breakfast time slot with comedian Mr Wil Anderson from 1999 to 2004 and was a regular guest on Chanel Ten’s

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P18 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 22, 2012 P1

Photographer compiles 365 day’s worth of photos year’s worth of chronological photographs by Toowoon Bay photographer Ms Melinda Page have been compiled into a book called Taken from the Step

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“The photographs were taken by me every day for a year from the last step, which faces Crackneck (lookout) on the steps leading down from Swadling park at Toowoon Bay,” said Ms Page.

“I started the project in July 2011 and finished July 2012, a year of the most amazing experiences of my life.

“In love with the beauty of the area and the constant environmental changes and activities which surrounded me, I decided to shoot from the one single step, daily, for a year.

“The daily photos soon led to monthly exhibitions at the Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club, who

generously let me use their function room.

“With the encouragement of locals who followed the year through viewing the photographs, the book was born.

“During the year I experienced amazing storms, sun-soaked days and brilliant sunsets and sunrises.

“I was also lucky enough to meet great people, some local and some visiting the area.

“Capturing the essence of each day using only a small 10.1 mega pixel camera without a tripod, I set about compiling a photographic diary, shooting only what I could see with my own eye with no alterations to

the photographs.

“The weather, the activities, the people, and even their dogs (as the step overlooks the start of the dog beach) have all now been published into what I describe as an ‘oldstyle’ coffee table book.

“Each photograph is printed with the date and time, as in only a minute a dog can jump up to catch a stick, or an evening sky can turn into a colourful sunset.

“I chose not to put these photos onto the internet but instead to have them published as a book, as I met so many people who told me that they used to bring their children to play in the area and now bring grandchildren, and notice how much it has changed.

“Visitors too, who holiday in the area yearly notice great changes, and I myself noticed it from day to day,” said Ms Page.

The book went on sale at the start of November.

Email, 29 Oct 2012 Melinda Page, Toowoon Bay

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Following is a list of all good outlets where you can get your free copy of Wyong Regional Chronicle Bateau Bay Amity (BUPA) Bay Village Information Desk Blue Lagoon Caravan Park Bowling Club Library Community Centre Eldersee Village Golden Hind Bowls Club Kiah Lodge Karagi Court McDonalds Men’s Shed Nareen Gardens Nareen Lodge Red Rooster Reynolds Court Hostel Sun Valley Tourist Park Ten Pin Bowling Alley Terry White Pharmacy (Bay Village) The Chemist@Bay Village The Entrance Campus The Entrance Leagues Club Berkeley Vale Berkeley Vale Campus Village Civic Video Caltex Service Station Medical Centre

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 22, 2012 - P19 9

Contemporary art works displayed at The Entrance entral Coast Regional Development Australia will host contemporary art project, Imprints, in the Art Central Pop up Gallery at The Entrance from Saturday, November 16, to Thursday, November 22.

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Imprints 2012 is the second project to come from Art Central this year and is a new program released through the Central Coast Arts and Community Partnership program.

Imprints 2012 is about place and identity, the Central Coast’s region’s

individuality and telling a collection of stories from the area through contemporary art.

The project started with two artists and a caravan travelling to seven locations.

Artists, Mr Duke Albada and Ms Michelle Blakeney, requested

members of the public to step aboard and share their story.

Mr Albada and Ms Blakeney selected a story from each location as inspiration for their seven contemprorary art works.

Media release, 12 Nov 2012 Brooke Simmons, Pursuit Communications

Three rescued after boat sinks at Norah Head

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entral Coast Surf Life Savers rescued three people from the sea off Norah Head on Saturday, November 10, after their boat capsized and sank.

The Surf Rescue Emergency Response System was activated by Water Police just after 3pm.

Marine Rescue was also tasked as was Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopters from Sydney and Newcastle.

Inflatable Rescue Boats from The Lakes

and Soldiers beaches responded and arrived at the scene a short time later to find the three people in the water and the boat submerged.

The Lakes IRB crew successfully retrieved the three people from the water, who were uninjured despite being cold and wet.

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Surf Life Saving NSW Lifesaving manager Mr Dean Storey said the surf lifesavers tasked did a fantastic job to respond so quickly and successfully rescue the three patients.

“This is a great example of our emergency call out system working to get the closest, most appropriate surf lifesaving assets to the scene of coastal incidents as quickly as possible, ensuring a positive outcome,” said Mr Storey.

Media release, 10 Nov 2012 Donna Wishart, Surf Life Saving NSW

Special Cultural and Historical Knowledge Day

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Meeting to discuss Lake Munmorah Community Hall artwork yong Council and UnitingCare Burnside at Wyong will hold a community consultation meeting on Tuesday, December 4, to discuss the design to be painted on Lake Munmorah Community Hall.

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The community is urged to have their say on what work, themes colours and ideas they would like to see decorated on the hall.

The aim of the project is to eliminate graffiti on the community hall by creating an artwork.

There will be two sessions held on the one

Flyer, 19 Nov 2012 Danielle Habib, UnitingCare Burnside

Man arrested following drug raids

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rug Squad detectives have arrested a man for drug manufacture after raids were conducted in both Tuggerah and in Sydney’s West on Monday, November 19.

At approximately 7:30am, investigators from Strike Force Whitman executed a search warrant at a home in Talia Cl, Kingswood.

It was alleged that police located a large clandestine drug laboratory in the kitchen of the residence.

Specialist officers from the Drug Squad seized glassware used in the manufacture of prohibited drugs, as well as pre-cursor chemicals and pseudoephedrinebased medicines.

A 35-year-old man was arrested at the premises and taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with two counts of manufacture prohibited drug.

At approximately 12pm on the same day, police executed a second search warrant at an industrial unit in Teamster Cl, Tuggerah.

During this search, police seized similar containers and chemicals as those found at the Kingswood address.

The charged man faced Penrith Local Court the same day as his arrest.

He was granted conditional bail to reappear at Penrith Local Court on Friday, January

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The Drug Squad established Strike Force Whitman in June to investigate the manufacture and supply of prohibited drugs in NSW. Anyone with information on the manufacture, possession or supply of prohibited drugs should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.

Media release, 20 Nov 2012 NSW Police Media

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Mingara One to host marathon ingara One will host a half marathon and 10 kilometre fun run on Sunday, November 25, starting at The Entrance Bridge from 7am.

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The Mingara One Central Coast Half Marathon and 10 kilometre fun run are both set to finish at Memorial Park around 10am.

Both runs follow the cycle path from The Entrance to Chittaway Bay, on a flat and scenic route.

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Archery program launched at Academy he Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) launched its new archery program on Monday, October 28, at Gosford Indoor Archery Centre.

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he Central Coast Women’s Bowling Association team won the annual Lakes Trophy against the Lake Macquarie district at Wyong Bowling Club on Friday, October 26.

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The Central Coast team, which won with a score of 154 shots to Lake Macquarie’s 127, had not won the trophy since 2008.

A selection of 28 players, comprised of seven teams of four, contested the event.

They each played 21 ends with the winner

determined by the total aggregate score.

Email; 27 Oct 2012 Lesley Swales, Central Coast Women’s Bowling Association

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Fifteen athletes, made up of six girls and nine boys, along with many parents and other family members, attended the Orientation Ceremony.

CCAS managing director Mr Ian Robilliard introduced program coaches Peter and Lynne Fairhall who spoke to the athletes regarding their expectation for the program.

The archery program will be a 12 month intensive program with training every Monday evening at the Gosford Indoor Archery Centre.

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The selected athletes are Oliver Behling, Hayley Boyd, Kyla

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Mariners secure point by drawing with Victory 2-all he Central Coast Mariners outfit secured a point when they played Melbourne Victory on Saturday, November 17, drawing 2-2 with Ange Postecoglou’s team at Etihad Stadium.

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Playing with 10 men for over 40 minutes of the contest, following the sending off of Dutch defender Patrick Zwaanswijk just five minutes into the second stanza, Graham Arnold’s team dug deep to ensure they extended their unbeaten run to four games.

Evergreen marksman Daniel McBreen again underlined his importance to the Mariners unit in the match.

McBreen netted a first half brace to take his personal goal

scoring tally to seven this campaign.

It was McBreen who got the Mariners off to the perfect start in what was a first half played at a relentless tempo.

Just four minutes in, freshly capped Qantas Socceroos midfielder Tomas Rogic delivered a delightful pass to former LOSC Lille attacker Mile Sterjovski.

Sterjovski showed his class by lifting the ball into the box with the outside of his right boot, accurately finding McBreen.

The former North Queensland Fury striker clinically stroked the ball into the back of the net with his left boot, leaving Victory custodian Nathan Coe flapping at air.

However Central Coast’s lead didn’t last long with boom youngster Andrew Nabbout levelling proceedings just six minutes later.

New Zealand international Marco Rojas fired in a wicked cross from the right, and Nabbout made no mistake in heading the ball past Mathew Ryan to

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restore parity to the clash.

McBreen gave the yellow and navy the advantage again on 22 minutes.

Trent Sainsbury started the move by playing an accurate long pass to the striker.

Mixing skill with strength, McBreen turned Melbourne defender Petar Franjic inside out before sending a right foot shot beyond Coe. McBreen’s second goal of the game marked his seventh of the new campaign and sixth in the last three fixtures as the former Falkirk man continued his rich vein of form.

While the Mariners did largely continue to create the better of the opportunities to extend their lead in the first 45, they were left to rue some slack defending shortly before the break.

Mark Milligan headed past Ryan via a free kick from Billy Celeski.

Unfortunately for the Mariners, Milligan had the luxury of time and space to send the header home for the Victory after he evaded his marker and was left all alone close to goal.

Shortly after the half time break, Zwaanswijk was shown his second yellow card of the contest, having earned the ire of referee Strebre Delovski for preventing Victory from taking a free kick quickly in the first half.

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half from both teams was a fantastic.

“It was unfortunate that the red card (Zwaanswijk’s) happened in the second half because then we had to change our style completely,” said Arnold.

Although his side did have to alter their approach to the game after going down to 10 men, Arnold revealed that his team routinely practiced the situation on the training paddock with a group of eight players defending against 10 attackers.

The work on the training track undeniably paid dividends.

“We regularly do ‘10-v-eight’ with two banks of four, the opposition with 10 players to practice in case that happens,” said Arnold.

“I think you saw with one man short and with the two banks of four we made it tough for them to get through.

“There was some wonderful defending by the boys,” said Arnold.

The Central Coast Mariners play their next A-League fixture at home to Brisbane Roar on Sunday, November 25 at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford.

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former Utrecht stopper to have entered a challenge leading with his elbow.

The loss of Zwaanswijk changed the flow of the game with the Mariners needing to shift to a four-four-one formation in order to withstand wave after wave of Melbourne attack.

While there were a few nervy moments for Arnold’s team as Victory pushed forward at every opportunity for the remainder of the round seven meeting, the Central Coast defence fought bravely to keep Victory’s raids at bay.

The closest Melbourne came to snatching a winner was in the 67th minute when the classy Rojas swivelled in the box before shooting at goal.

However, Mariners’ right back Pedj Bojic was positioned perfectly on the line and managed to clear the danger.

Like Central Coast, Victory were reduced to 10 men before Delovski’s final whistle as creative midfielder Marcos Flores picked up his second yellow ticket for a foul on young Mariners’ defender Trent Sainsbury.

After the match, Central Coast Mariners boss Graham Arnold praised his side’s effort and character.

“The character of the boys was first class again tonight; they never disappoint me.

“I felt that the first

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aniel McBreen’s classy 70th minute strike ensured the Central Coast Mariners won their first home game of the season 1-0 over Perth Glory at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday, October 14.

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Having come on just seven minutes earlier for hardworking young marksman Mitchell Duke, McBreen fired past former Mariners’ custodian Danny Vukovic to earn the home team a narrow, but ultimately deserved victory.

In front of 9,192 fans, the Mariners looked resplendent in all pink kits as they ran out in perfect conditions for football at Gosford’s idyllic bayside arena.

Their one-off look was to help promote Pink Ribbon Day to be held on Monday, October 22, and seemed to win the support of the home faithful with hundreds of aficionados arriving at the ground decked out in their own unique pink attire.

The opening half of the game was a tussle, with neither side able to craft many clear cut opportunities to open the scoring.

Veteran defender Patrick Zwaanswijk had a good chance to open his account for the season and put the Mariners ahead, however, his low drive from a free kick in the 23rd minute was well saved by Vukovic.

In the 32nd minute, it

was Glory who were on the attack via another former Mariners favourite Dean Heffernan.

Sharp goalkeeping from Mathew Ryan, however, thwarted the Perth raid.

Just before the half-time break, impressive defender Trent Sainsbury headed over the cross bar from a Mile Sterjovski free kick.

The second stanza was a more entertaining affair, with the pace quickening and both teams looking more likely to break the deadlock.

Sterjovski was proving an influential figure against his former Club as he combined down the right side with Duke on numerous occasions.

But in the 68th minute, all nearly went awry for the home team.

A lapse in concentration by captain John Hutchinson let in the Glory who powered forward, however, Sainsbury’s timely intervention halted the Glory counter attack and spared Hutchinson’s blushes in his 150th Hyundai A-League appearance.

Having stopped a goal down one end, Sainsbury proved influential in McBreen’s winner just two minutes later.

The Western Australian born youngster fired a pinpoint pass to the former Falkirk and York City man, who controlled with his left foot before firing home with his right.

McBreen lapped up his fine finish, celebrating in style as he pumped his

Bernie Ibini watches as Perth’s Jacob Burns misses the ball See the back page for more images of the Central Coast Mariners clash with Perth Glory Photos: ValsPix

chest and ran to rejoice with the fans in Bluetongue’s western grandstand.

Despite a few late half chances, McBreen’s goal proved to be all the home team needed to ensure they claimed their first win of the 2012-13 Hyundai A-League campaign.

Post-match, Mariners’ boss Graham Arnold said he was pleased that his team showed improvement from their round one draw against A-League new boys Western Sydney Wanderers.

“Last week was probably a five and today was about a

six [out of 10],” Arnold said.

“We can do much better and we have to do much better.

“The standard of the A-League is going up and we need to go up with it.

“I don’t want us to be in form in October, we weren’t last year.

“We build into the season and it’s important that we’re fit and we grind out results and we’re strong defensively.”

Arnold also shared his delight with the performance of 20 year old defender Sainsbury.

“A lot of people were worried and concerned when we lost Alex Wilkinson but I have a lot of faith in Australian youngsters and Trent Sainsbury who has been with us for two years has had to sit back and be patient.

“He has learnt the ropes off ‘Wilko’ (Wilkinson) and Patrick (Zwaanswijk) and I thought today he was superb,” he said.

Arnold said he believed the Mariners would have to lift again against northern foes Newcastle Jets on Saturday, October 20, when

the two teams meet in an F3 Derby at Hunter Stadium.

“We will have to go up another couple of levels because I thought Newcastle were very good against Sydney in a wonderful spectacle.

“It’s still a work in progress and we will only get better,” said Arnold.

Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 3.

Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic, 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7.

John Hutchinson (c), 9.

Bernie Ibini, 10. Tomas Rogic (5. Zachary Anderson 90+3’), 16. Trent Sainsbury, 18. Nick Montgomery, 19.

Mitchell Duke (2. Daniel McBreen 63’), 21. Mile Sterjovski (8.

Adriano Pellegrino 78’) Substitutes not used: 20. Justin Pasfield (Gk) Yellow Cards: Zwaanswijk 35’, Bojic 60’ Red Cards: Nil Perth Glory: 1. Danny Vukovic (Gk), 3. Seb van den Brink, 4. Billy Mehmet, 7. Jacob Burns (c), 8. Dean Heffernan (12. Ryo Nagai 76’), 10. Liam Miller, 13.

Travis Dodd, 14. Steven McGarry (6. Nick Ward 79’), 19. Joshua Risdon, 21.

Scott Jamieson, 23. Michael Thwaite Substitutes not used: 5.

Steve Pantaledis, 39. Devon Spence (Gk) Yellow Cards: Thwaite 12’, Burns 23’, Mehmet 81’, Miller 90’ Red Cards: Nil Attendance: 9,192 Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium Referee: Jarred Gillett

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The Fijians ran riot over the defending champion to claim the $20,000 first prize, showing exceptional speed across the park to score several long-range tries.

Filipo Nakosi, Setefano Rasekaia, Asaeli Vula and captain Pio Tuwai took the Nadi-based club out to 24-0 early doors but Sunnybank hit back with Junior Laloifi also turning on the afterburners to score twice.

Down 12-24 at haltime, Laloifi very nearly went in again, however, a turnover led to a Nakosi try at the other end of the field and a comfortable 29-12 lead.

Waisea Nacuga and Samu Saqiwa got in on the act for Westfield before Laloifi was rewarded with his hat-trick.

Westfield’s Maika Tuinasavusavu was named the MVP for the tournament.

Despite the loss, it was an exceptional effort from Sunnybank who are also fielding a team in the Borneo Sevens this coming weekend and both finalists will now head to the Fiji Coral Coast Sevens on November 15-17.

Elsewhere, Samurai were too strong for Iconz winning the Plate 36-12, with Nafi Tuitavake and Pita Ah-Ki scoring twice, Island Breeze won the Boot (Bowl) 33-17 over Kwaussie and number eight All Stars took home the Shield 52-14 over Sid Vaka.

Meanwhile, the Dragons Women tasted success with a 26-15 win over Parramatta.

The interstate affair was physical and energysapping and Sunnybank’s greater fitness saw them claim the $5000 first prize and the Jobs on the Coast Cup. Nareta Marsters and Tallisha Harden scored to give Sunnybank a 14-0 lead

before Patricia Raikadraka narrowed the gap to 14-5 at halftime.

Unaiasi Biau opened the scoring in the second spell for Sunnybank but a nice break from Losa Fangupo made the score 21-10.

When Kirby Sefo ran outside her marker and

sprinted to the line it was all over at 26-10 although Jasmine Sio had the final say for Parramatta.

Sunnybank had scored three tries to beat Te Whanau 15-7 in their semi final while Parramatta also crossed three times as they beat Hunter 21-12.

Sunnybank’s Cheyenne Campbell was named the tournament’s MVP. Earlier, in the men’s semis Westfield beat fellow Fijians Nabua 19-10 after leading 14-10 at halftime and Sunnybank rallied from 0-10 down against Wardens to win their semi final 19-

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17 with the final kick of the match.

Henry Taefu scored the try and kicked the winning conversion while Nigel Ah Wong and Laloifi scored Sunnybanks’ other tries.

Fijian internationals Alipate Ratini, Ilai Tinai and Joji Ragamate crossed for Wardens.

Westfield had been untroubled in pool play with rising star Josua Tuisova scoring in every match, in contrast to Sunnybank who lost 15-21 to Island Breeze.

However, Sunnybank went through to the semis courtesy of the bonus point they collected for finishing within seven points while Island Breeze were left to rue the default to Central Coast for arriving late at the Morrie Breen Oval.

The tournament featured 16 men’s and 12 women’s teams in the strongest field in the four-year history of the event.

Other past or present international players on show included Orene Ai’i, David Raikuna, Kylem O’Donnell, Belgium Tuatagaloa and Iopu Iopu and Sosene Anesi (New Zealand), Waisale Beci (Fiji) and AJ Gilbert and Dan Yakapo (Australia).

Australia coach Michael O’Connor was an interested spectator at the event.

Results: Men’s Cup Westfield Barbarians 41 Sunnybank 17 Plate Samurai 36 Iconz 12 Boot (Bowl) Island Breeze 33 Kwaussie 17 Ball (Shield) No 8 All Stars 52 Sid Vaka 12 Women’s Cup Sunnybank 26 Parramatta 15 Plate La Pa Lovelies 27 ACT 24 Boot (Bowl) South Australia 46 Waverley 0 More Photos Pages 3 and 16

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Martial artists to participate in world event

Barbarians win $20,000 in Sevens e s t f i e l d Barbarians are the new champions of the Fitness First Central Coast Sevens after a comprehensive 41-17 victory over Sunnybank on Saturday, October 27.

by Gosford Council media

our athletes from Central Coasts Magnus Martial Arts have been selected to compete at the world Pankration Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) titles in Sparta, Greece from November 16 to 18.

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Jamie Mullarkey, Ben Games, Ben Hansen and Noah Magnus have been sponsored by Gosford Council’s youth entertainment venue, The Hub, to attend the event, which will be contested over three days, with 100 countries invited and over 450 athletes expected to attend.

Pankration meaning ‘all powers’ is both an ancient and modern full contact MMA contest which includes, but is not limited to, the techniques of combat sports including boxing, tae kwon do, wrestling and judo.

Team member and internationally recognised sixth Dan Black Belt Noah Magnus said he was confident in his team’s abilities.

“Our team members have

Team members Ben Hansen, Jamie Mullarkey, Ben Games, Noah Magnus. proven time again that we are among the best in Australia and we are honoured to represent both the Central Coast and our country at

the 2012 Pankration MMA World Titles in Greece.

“We are confident in our ability and we are aiming to bring home Gold from

Sparta,” said Noah.

Youth Centre coordinator Mr Steve Knee said The Hub, in partnership with Magnus Martial Arts, has

offered free martial arts training over the past nine years with much success.

“We have produced a number of champions

across several disciplines, however, producing a World Pankration MMA Champion will be our biggest achievement to date.

“We are also looking to further develop this free program in 2013, with an MMA Rising Stars event series to sponsor and develop young martial artists and build on our current and past success.

“We wish the team all the best at the World Titles and look forward to continuing to develop the skills and abilities of our future champions,” Mr Knee said.

Jamie Mullarkey is the current 70kg Gold Medallist and Australian Pankration MMA champion.

Ben Games is the current 78kg Silver Medallist and is ranked second in Pankration MMA in Australia.

Ben Hansen at 66kg is a former Australian MMA Champion and has prequalified for the Australian Team.

Noah Magnus at 78kg has been champion across several martial arts disciplines and was the original Pankration MMA Champion 12 years ago.

Craig O’Neill wins judo gold at World Games

by Lindy Simmons

oy Woy judo club competitor Craig O’Neill, who is also a member of Kariong Rural Fire Service, has returned from the World Fire Fighters Games with a gold

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medal.

In the competition held on October 27, Craig fought competitors from Brazil and Sweden to win the U81kg combined age category.

In his first fight against the eventual silver medallist, Craig broke his Brazilian opponent’s guard late in the

fight and threw him using his signature shoulder throw, ippon seio nage.

In his second fight, Craig capitalised on his opponent’s defensiveness to throw him backwards twice for the win.

The World Fire Fighters Games is in its 12th year and saw fire fighters from around the globe compete in

more than 71 events around Sydney, including many of the Sydney Olympic venues.

The judo event saw competitors from as far afield as France, Norway, Sweden, Hungary, Romania, South Korea, Brazil, and Australia compete at the tournament venue in Bomaderry, south of Sydney.

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Judi wins major Lakes students play singles at Bateau Bay bowls at Wyong Bowling Club

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ateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club (BBWBC) hosted the final of the Major Singles competition on Thursday, November 1.

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The final was between Pam Bosden and Judi Spano with Judi setting the first score to 4-0.

Judi’s first bowl stopped inches from the jack, however, Pam proceeded with an onshot for her second bowl and moved it.

Judi also drew her second close to the jack,

however, a measure by the umpire moved Pam to 8-11.

An excellent game of draw bowls continued with Pam 21-19, 21-20.

Judi took the lead with 22-21, 26-22, 29-22, however, Pam then drew four which took her to 26.

With a few wins Judi soon put the score to

30-26.

The final end saw the umpire, Helen Lewis, having to measure for a win, and Judi gained her single shot to win the Minor Singles 31-26.

tudents from Lakes Anglican School, Warnervale, were the first to participate in an eight week instruction course in lawn bowls at Wyong Bowling Club.

Coaches from Wyong Bowling Club included Ms Carol McCleer, Mr Arthur Barker and Mr Bill Brook.

The course, which is run each Wednesday morning at Wyong, is attended by 34 students from Lakes Anglican School who were first taught the basics of lawn bowls before they formed into teams to compete against each other.

Mr Barker and Ms McCleer would like to hear from other schools in the Wyong area who would like to participate in the program.

The coaches want to offer the program to as many students as possible and to assist those interested in pursuing bowls outside of the program.

Lakes Anglican teacher Mr Darren Beecroft said

he has identified at least six students who are keen to progress further in.

“The Wyong coaches have been fantastic and have shown the pupils a lot and an appreciation of what’s involved in lawn bowls,” said Mr Beecroft.

Media release, 12 Nov 2012 Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast

Media release, 2 Nov 2012 Betty Polson, Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club

Marlins defeat Kookaburra’s at Watanobbi he Central Coast Marlins defeated the Baulkham Hills Kookaburra’s 18-10 in a baseball game at Watanobbi Oval on Wednesday, November 14.

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The Marlins welcomed the return of Australian and Blue Sox player Mitchell Dening who may have been the catalyst the home side needed to explode into an offensive frenzy.

The Kookaburra’s opened, scoring in the top of the first inning plating four runs after some big hitting, including two home runs off Marlins’ starting pitcher Scott Harrison.

The Marlins hit back in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs of their own after hits to Jason Rees and Mitch Dening.

Pat Maat hit in Rees

for his first RBI (Runs Batted In) of the game.

The bases were loaded with two out and Chris Ings came up with a bases-clearing double taking the score to 5-4.

The lead was short lived for the home side after the Kookaburra’s plated three runs with yet another home run and capitalised on two defensive errors from the home side which took them to an 8-6 lead in the game.

The Marlins added three runs in the bottom of the sixth.

Eden then gave way to rookie pitcher Kieren

Johnson who finished the game giving the home side a 18-10 win.

Lakes Anglican student Bethany delivers a bowl under the watchful eye of coach Arthur Barker

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Top Central Coast sportspeople recognised at award ceremony

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he Central Coast Sports Federation Awards were held on Saturday, November 17, at Mingara Recreation

Club.

The award ceremony, hosted by 2GO’s Mr Steve Allen, recognised the achievements made by the Central Coast sporting community.

There were 14 nomination categories to be won at the ceremony.

The Outstanding Service to Central Coast Sport Award was won by Mr Brian Gee, Ms Lynne Smith, Mr Shannon Woodley and Mr Ross Bryant.

Mr Gee has served on the Central Coast Division Junior Rugby League committee since 1982 and has held his position for 31 consecutive years.

Mr Gee is also an active member of the Surf Life Saving community and is a lifelong member of The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club.

Ms Smith is involved in Surf Life Saving, netball and swimming.

She was named the Surf Life Saving Central Coast Volunteer of the Year for 2012 and has held various club roles since 1970, including surf-com operator, patrol captain and surf sports official.

Mr Woodley started coaching at Kincumber Junior Rugby League Football Club at age 32 and coached for 14 years, winning four premierships as a coach.

Mr Bryant has been a sports news media personality for 38 years

as part of the 2GO news team, retiring this year.

He has interviewed and reported on sport in the Central Coast community and regularly promotes sports and activities.

The Youth Inspired Scholarship Program Awards were presented to the top female and male graduates of the inaugural Youth Inspired program, which ran for 12 months.

The winners were Nicole Biviano from Norah Head Hockey Club and Max Enders from Niagara Park Junior AFL club.

The Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Mr Jeff Vilensky from the Terrigal Matcham Cricket Club and Central Coast Cricket Association.

Mr Vilensky served as a junior representative coordinator which involved management of 16 junior representative teams.

He successfully designed a reporting and recording system that has been crucial in streamlining processes for future volunteers.

The Official of the Year Award was presented to Mr David Unger of Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Mr Unger was selected to represent Surf lifesaving Australia as an official at the

Mingara under 20s team of the year

Winner Jarrad Hayes played golf for Toukley

international lifesaving championships in Adelaide for 2012.

Coach of the Year was awarded to Mr Graham Arnold for his role in coaching the Central Coast Mariners A-League team.

The Central Coast Sports Event of the Year Award was presented to the Bay to Bay Fun Run and Half Marathon, organised by Terrigal Trotters and involved the work of 12 directors and over 200 volunteers.

The Central Coast Team of the Year Award

was presented to the Mingara Athletics Under-20s 800m relay team, comprised of athletes Angus Baldwin, Craig Cameron, Jesse Beadman and Robert Dredge.

The Club - Association of the Year award was won by Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club for achieving over 1,000 members, including 340 junior members.

The Central Coast Indigenous Sportsperson of the Year Award was won by Jarrad Hayes for his achievements in golf

at Shelly Beach Golf Club.

The Central Coast Junior Sportsperson of the Year was won by Jake O’Brien, 17, for his achievements in Surf Life Saving, Oztag and rugby league.

O’Brien competed in the All Schools TransTasman Tour to New Zealand in the Australian Junior Under-18s Oztag team.

In Surf Life Saving, O’Brien represented NSW in Interstate Championships winning one gold and two silver,

Brian Gee

and won both Branch and State Titles in Under-17s Beach Sprint and Flags.

The runner up Junior Sportsperson of the year was Jake Cogger, 15, for rugby league, touch and Oztag.

Junior Encouragement Awards were awarded to Matthew Graham, 18, for freestyle skiing, Amber Tauroa, 13, for gymnastics, and Connor Watson, 16, for rugby union and Oztag.

The Masters Sportsperson of The Year Award was presented to Paul Lemmon for swimming and Surf Life Saving.

Lemmon was named this year’s Central Coast Surf Life Saving’s 2012 Masters Competitor of the Year and went on to win the NSW Surf Life Saving’s 2012 Masters Competitor of the Year.

The Sportsperson with a Disability Award was presented to Liesl Tesch for Sailing.

Tech won a Gold Medal in the 2012 Paralympics with Malcolm Page.

The Central Coast Sportsperson of the Year Award was presented to Tom Slingsby for his achievements at the Laser ISAF World Cup in April this year, and for winning Gold at the London 2012 Olympics.

The runner up Sportsperson of the Year went to Matt Ryan for his achievements in the Hyundai A-League.

Media release, 20 Nov 2012 Mardi Love, NSW Sports and Recreation