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Ninety artists at Country Music Festival he Central Coast Country Music Festival was held on the weekend 2013 Toyota Star Maker of Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 10, at Memorial Park, The Winner Ms Kaylee Bell, Mr Craig Morrison, Entrance.

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The event had a line-up of over 90 of Australia’s country artists and performers at over 25 venues throughout Wyong Shire and Gosford City.

“This event is a wonderful boost for the local economy, said The Entrance Town Centre Management manager Mr Paul Barnes.

“Large numbers of visitors, both locally and from out of town, came to the region to attend the festival.

“We are delighted to welcome visitors to our town and the region each year for this event, which is now starting to rival other large Country Music Festivals in Australia.

“The festival, having celebrated its 13th year, is not only for our local community to enjoy but is beneficial to the local economy through job creation.

“Picture perfect weather for the entire three days saw huge crowds gather on the foreshore of The Entrance with venues

mostly fully booked throughout the weekend.

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extremely high occupancy rates.

“Saturday featured Simply Bushed, the

Camille and Stuie, Wolverines and Melinda Schneider.

“Other highlights of the weekend were the junior and senior

busking competitions which attracted record entries providing free entertainment throughout the township. “ A u d i e n c e s were thrilled with performances on the Sails Stage by Kristy

James, Bryce Sainty, Liam Brew, Kelly Hope, Christie Lamb and the Brothers 3,” said Mr Barnes.

Media release, 12 Mar 2013 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

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Ninety artists at Country Music Festival

The Oyster Eating Competition at a previous Brisbane Water Oyster Festival

$1M festival makes loss The council has decided to write to the festival organisers stating the sponsorship conditions have not been met.

It will ask why audited reports for last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival had not been provided to Council as required by the sponsorship conditions.

It will ask why the Festival was run at a loss of $3660, rather than at a profit as required by sponsorship conditions, so that a minimum of 50 per cent of the profit could be used as seed funding for the following year.

It will inform the organisers that any future sponsorship would be conditional on providing information about last year’s event and a detailed proposal for future events.

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Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott leading the march Photo: ValsPix

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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee held its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

The event commenced with the popular annual march down Mann St and culminated in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW

Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme,

Voiceless Women, also provided an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said she was “very proud” to march with local women to continue to advance the cause of gender equality in the community.

She said that the Labor Government had made great strides in bringing equality for women participating in workplaces around the country.

“We have funded a pay increase for 120,000 female community workers, we have introduced the Workplace Gender Equality Act, and we have made record investment for skills and education for women in non-traditional employment.

“The Labor Party has a long legacy of delivering policy to help advance the status of women, and I am proud to be an Australian today as we look to our female Prime Minister, and our female Governor-General as markers of how far we have come,” said Ms O’Neill.

However, Ms O’Neill said there was more work to be done.

“We must ensure that we continue to work hard

to deliver a better deal for women, including nurturing female talent in traditionally male dominated industries, and bringing fairer representation to government and private sector boards.”

Media Release, 7 Mar 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP Media Release, 25 Feb 2013 Gosford Council Media

The event had a line-up of over 90 of Australia’s country artists and performers at over 25 venues throughout Wyong Shire and Gosford City.

“This event is a wonderful boost for the local economy, said The Entrance Town Centre Management manager Mr Paul Barnes.

“Large numbers of visitors, both locally and from out of town, came to the region to attend the festival.

“We are delighted to welcome visitors to our town and the region each year for this event, which is now starting to rival other large Country Music Festivals in Australia.

“The festival, having celebrated its 13th year, is not only for our local community to enjoy but is beneficial to the local economy through job creation.

“Picture perfect weather for the entire three days saw huge crowds gather on the foreshore of The Entrance with venues

mostly fully booked throughout the weekend.

“Accommodation properties recorded

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extremely high occupancy rates.

“Saturday featured Simply Bushed, the

Camille and Stuie, Wolverines and Melinda Schneider.

“Other highlights of the weekend were the junior and senior

entertainment throughout the township. “ A u d i e n c e s were thrilled with performances on the Sails Stage by Kristy

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n east coast low hanging over the Central Coast brought horrendous conditions to the Allphones NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships which began on Friday, March 1, at Ocean BeachUmina.

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Despite the multiple program changes and the move of some water events to Terrigal, thousands of nippers aged eight to 14 had the opportunity to compete.

Officials who have been involved with surf lifesaving state championships for

close to four decades said they couldn’t recall worse conditions for a NSW junior state final.

Surf Life Saving NSW president Mr Tony Haven said, “This weekend has been very trying for everyone.”

“I’d like to thank the competitors and their parents for their patience and understanding given the program changes and split venues.”

Despite the driving rain and wind, Central Coast clubs fared well over the carnival, which was originally meant to be a three-day event, but finished up a condensed two-day program.

Narrowly missing out on top place for the second year in a row, was Avoca Beach SLSC, just six points behind the large Sydney Northern Beaches club Manly SLSC. The Flaherty family, who moved to the Coast in 2005, had by the end of the first day of competition collected three gold medals.

Owen Flaherty won the U10 boys beach sprint beating Manly’s Tyler Sully and Sam Braun from Bronte, and was part of the all age beach relay winning combination.

Owen has been training 15 to 20 hours a week over the summer and said he was determined to better his fifth in last year’s U9 sprint final.

“I knew I had had a lot of work to do,” he said.

Older brother Finn collected gold in the U12 board relay conducted at Terrigal, which was opened up as part of a safe contingency plan based on the atrocious weather and sea state at Ocean BeachUmina.

One brother opted for beach events and the other for water, and dad Greg said this allowed each to do well in their own discipline.

“We moved to Avoca in 2005 and the boys have been in nippers at Avoca Surf Life Saving Club ever since.

“The kids in our club are all good mates, they want

to win but in between there is good sportsmanship,” he said.

Owen’s heroes are Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Ky Hurst and older club mate and success story, Jake O’Brien.

Other junior Central Coast competitors made a solid impression at the NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships.

A number of competitors did host club Umina proud, including U13 superstar Mimosa Henderson, who convincingly took out the board race in trying conditions.

“Winning was a bit of a surprise, the conditions were very messy, but I have

been training very hard for this event.

“I didn’t really have the home advantage today because the conditions were so wild,” said Henderson.

Mimosa edged out close friend and fellow waterpolo teammate Jazmyn Rodwell from Terrigal, who secured the silver.

Up-and-coming competitor Lachlan Braddish, also from Umina, did well to secure gold in the U11 surf race and silver in the U11 ironman.

Brother Harry was impressive on the sand, winning silver in the U13 beach sprint.

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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee will hold its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

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he Central Coast Country Music Festival was held on the weekend 2013 Toyota Star Maker busking competitions James, Bryce Sainty, of Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 10, at Memorial Park, The Winner Ms Kaylee Bell, which attracted record Liam Brew, Kelly Hope, Mr Craig Morrison, entries providing free Christie Lamb and the Entrance.

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of community services.

It asked why the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival Report has only recorded part of the sponsorship provided by Council and whether there were any outstanding debts relating to the festival.

The report was considered in a confidential Council meeting last Tuesday, February 26.

The matter was discussed behind closed doors because the report contained “information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting or proposes to conduct business”.

In a media release to Peninsula News after the festival last year, organisers estimated that more than 30,000 people attended the festival on Sunday, November 11.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said that the festival generated a turnover of close to $1 million.

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The event will commence at 10am with the popular annual march down Mann St and will culminate in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme, Voiceless Women, also provides an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

The Status of Women Committee is anticipating that this year’s event will be one of the most successful yet.

“Following the

The International Women’s Day March in Gosford in 2011 Photo: ValsPix

disappointment of having to cancel last year’s march due to bad weather, we are very much looking forward

to a bigger and brighter celebration this year.

“We have a great range of activities planned and are encouraging all local

community groups and residents to come and join the celebrations,” Cr Scott added.

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Council to apply for compromise 6.9% rate increase yong councillors have resolved to forward a special rate increase application of 6.9% each year for seven years to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for final determination.

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The rate increase will include the NSW Government rate capped increase of 3.4% next year and around 3% annually thereafter.

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said that after listening to the public’s concerns regarding a special rate increase, particularly the community’s capacity to pay, it was the only responsible decision.

“Councillors rejected the staff recommendation of a 9.5% increase as unaffordable,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“The adopted increase amounts to just eight cents a day or $30 a year on the average ordinary rate in the first year and we believe this is fair and responsible.

“While it is less than

the staff recommendation, this will still enable us to reduce our asset maintenance backlog from $130 million to $25 million

by June 2020, which is a substantial reduction.

“Our advice is that with further efficiencies, this 6.9% increase will address our infrastructure backlog.

Mayor Cr Eaton said councillors were not prepared to take the “do nothing” option and leave the increases to the basic yearly rate pegging amount of 3.4%.

“Quite simply, councillors were not prepared to ignore our assets and risk an accident happening, such as the collapse of Piles Creek in Somersby during the June 2007 storms that claimed five lives,” said mayor Cr

Eaton.

“By doing nothing, it puts at risk the upgrading and replacing of assets such as Sohier Park Bridge at Ourimbah.

“This means assets like this would have to close rather than risk failure.

“In turn, that would mean access to most of the Ourimbah residential area would be severely restricted, and traffic flows would dramatically increase through the University, which is a private road.

“Doing nothing would have also put around 50 to 100 Council jobs in question.

“This would have had a major impact on Council services and could mean closing down services like libraries, lifeguards and

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“Clearly this is unacceptable.

“It’s also unacceptable to burden the next generation of ratepayers with massive increases by doing nothing and having our assets crumbling around them; that’s not much a future for anyone in the Shire.”

Cr Eaton said Council still needed to look at efficiencies in its business.

“That is something we will continue to do,” said Cr Eaton.

“However, it is important that IPART, when assessing our application, take the condition of our assets and our commitment to community safety and jobs into consideration.

“We have listened to the community and the modest increase of 6.9% represents a great compromise.

“It is something we need and can work with to address the infrastructure backlog we are faced with, and protect jobs and services,” said mayor Cr

Eaton.

Council will make the submission to IPART in March, and it will be determined in June.

Once the submission is made, the community will be able to make their submissions to IPART, with links available on Council’s website to assist the public.

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Coast needs 52,000 new homes by 2036 new study from Pacific Link Housing has forecast large providing homes for 2,000 population growth for the Central Coast, with the population of tenants and their families.

“Most are in need Wyong expected to overtake both Gosford and the Lower Hunter through no fault of their by 2036.

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The study by Dr Tony Gilmour was commissioned by Pacific Link Housing to assess the future need for social and affordable housing.

Combining the 2011 Census data with existing Department of Planning forecasts, it pointed to a future of rapid growth and rising costs that would challenge the delivery of affordable and community housing.

“We’re building a glamorous ghost town of expensive second homes on the Central Coast when what we need is smaller homes that local people can afford to buy or rent,” said Pacific Link chairman Mr David Bacon.

“The study shows that 5,067 new homes were built on the Central Coast between 2006 and 2011.

“But almost four out of five of these were holiday homes, so the real increase in housing availability was less than 1,200 properties.

“People with second homes or weekend rental properties make a significant contribution to the local economy and we welcome them.

“But for full-time residents on average earnings it’s a full time battle to find affordable housing they can live in.

“The Central Coast is worst affected, with 30%

fewer homes set aside for community and social housing than the average for NSW. “The Lower Hunter is better off, but with massive population increases predicted for both the Central Coast and Lower Hunter it is almost certain that the shortage will get worse.

“Last year Pacific Link Housing reached an agreement with Wyong Council, which is now planning to include smaller housing blocks to provide for social and affordable housing in its future planning.

“These will be dispersed across the Council area instead of clustered all together in estates as has been the practice in the past.”

The Pacific Link report, which is based on Department of Planning forecasts and updated information from the 2011 Census, confirmed a rapid increase in demand for housing of all types in line with population growth.

According to the study, the population of the Central Coast will grow by 39% to 424,700 in 2036.

At current population densities of 2.21 people per house in the Central Coast and 2.1 in the Lower Hunter, the Central Coast would need at least

52,000 new homes to accommodate this growth.

“Putting weekend rental and holiday homes aside, the Central Coast has delivered only 233 new homes each year for the last five years; far short of the 2,100 new homes we need to build each year according to the forecasts,” said Mr Bacon.

Pacific Link CEO Mr Keith Gavin said the forecast would be welcome news to the building sector with the promise of a local residential building boom that would bring employment opportunities to the region if the work proceeded.

“But with the Central Coast already lagging behind, the challenge facing us is to see to the provision of a proper ratio of community and social housing for people in need.

“At present 4.4% of all residential housing across the State is reserved for public housing, including community and social housing.

“To provide the same proportion for the future we will need to build and set aside more than 6,500 new homes across the Central Coast and Lower Hunter in the boom years leading up to 2036,” said Mr Gavin.

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“A significant number are escaping from domestic violence, often with young children at their side.

“There are many older people with very low incomes who cannot manage on their own.

“There are people with physical disabilities and others with mental health problems.

“There are young people fleeing dysfunctional families and there are those who cannot find employment.

“As a caring society, we have a duty to help those most in need regain a proper place in the community.

“But with government struggling to keep up and limited housing stocks available, Pacific Link has been forced to question the widely accepted notion that community housing is a lifelong entitlement.

“There are some tenants who will never be able to manage on their own and we need to offer them long term housing and support.

“But there are others who, following a period of help and support, can manage on their own again.”

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Wyong residents in favour of regional airport survey of Wyong Shire residents by Micromex Research has shown support for Wyong Council’s plan for a type three regional airport to serve the Central Coast.

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The survey showed the majority of Central Coast residents supported the concept, with 67% strongly in favour or in favour of the plan and 84% being somewhat supportive.

Central Coast residents were surveyed in February to help Council benchmark levels of public support for the proposed Central Coast regional airport.

“We have very clear public support to take the concept of a regional airport to the next stage,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“The people of the Central Coast realise they are disadvantaged by not having a regional airport and have made their opinions known through the survey.

“They understand a regional airport is crucial to future industry growth and job creation on the Central Coast.

“Many of our residents can see a wide range of benefits including jobs being created through the establishment of a new commercial hub around

the airport as the Central Coast becomes a transport, logistics, business and tourist centre in the future.

“You only need to look at the Sunshine Coast’s regional airport and the benefits it brings to their community, which is roughly the same distance from Brisbane as we are from Sydney, to understand the really positive growth a regional airport brings.

“The airport we’re considering is not a type one airport that requires a minimum of two runways 4,000 metres long.

“What we are planning is a type three airport, a regional airport with just one runway of 2,600 metres, nothing more, or less.

“We need a regional airport and the Central Coast community has given us the support we need to take the proposal from concept to reality over the years ahead,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

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Eaton and Whittaker to meet with ministers and senior government advisors yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton and general manager Mayor Cr Eaton Mr Michael Whittaker will travel to State Parliament said everything on the House on Thursday, March 14, to meet Ministers and senior agenda was vital for the future of the Shire, Government advisors about a number of issues affecting the Shire.

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Meetings have been set up with Environment Minister Ms Robyn Parker to discuss the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher to discuss Council’s concept for a regional airport.

“We will also be meeting advisors for Planning Minister Mr Brad Hazzard to discuss our draft Local Environmental Plan (DLEP) which was recently on public exhibition, and advisors for Roads Minister

Mr Duncan Gay to discuss projects such as the Pacific Highway through Wyong,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“These meetings are aligned with our strategic targets of local job creation and improving our Lakes.

“We want to talk about the importance of the Government fast tracking our DLEP, which would mean we could forge ahead with many of our plans to create local jobs.

“For example, once the DLEP is gazetted,

we could really get on with our Iconic Sites program, with many of the sites to be rezoned making them immediately more accessible and attractive to developers.

“A meeting has also been set up with senior staff from Local Government Minister Mr Don Page’s office to discuss the Central Coast Water Corporation, and State Government cost shifting which costs our ratepayers $23 million a year.”

and State Government support was needed on several major projects.

“Lake improvements continue to be at the forefront of Council’s mind,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“When we last met with Minister Parker in November, she was understanding of the issues we faced in regard to our Lakes and what we wanted to achieve as part of our new thrust on direct action.

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ways to minimise the cost of disposing of the weed, and how we must overcome regulations from the Fisheries Department, which prohibits the use of the weed harvester in certain areas without the correct approvals.

“We would like an update from the Minister in relation to how things have progressed since our last meeting.

“I am conscious our Federal funding grant will soon run out and given the Lake is owned by the State Government and we do all the work, I would like them to be aware of just what a huge job we are faced with,” he said.

The DLEP will be discussed with Minister Hazzard’s advisors, as the State Government would ultimately need to gazette the document, which sets out the future direction of the Shire for the next 20 years.

“We are also keen to discuss the regional airport proposal with Minister Hartcher, and categorically rule out any misconception that we are proposing a type one International Airport,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

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yong Council’s free household chemical collection on Sunday, March 3, at its Long Jetty Depot recorded the second highest amount of materials in its nine year history.

urimbah’s Community Environment Network (CEN) chairman Mr John Asquith has said Wyong Council intends to weaken controls on tree removal as part of its Draft Development Control Plan.

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“This will increase sediment entering Tuggerah Lakes through creeks and waterways,” said Mr Asquith.

“A recent example of this was the clearing of a creek near the Tuggerah Railway and the Supa Centre for flood control.

“If people want to see the impact of clearing on waterways, then have a look at this creek after all the vegetation was scalped from the banks.

“The clearing will cause soil erosion and already an outbreak of possible toxic algae.

“Council claims flooding in this area is a problem but a more likely cause is the height of the roadway which

acts as a dam, rather than the vegetation which was holding the soil in place.

“CEN estimates that given the recent heavy rain, in excess of one tonne of soil could have been dislodged by this work and the failure to put in place sedimentation controls.

“This soil will end up in Tuggerah Lakes and there it will help to grow weed.

“In the draft LEP, Council has also included important bushland along waterways and on public land as suitable for lease, sale or development.

“An example is a creek around Berkeley

Vale which is identified for reclassification as a preamble to sale and contains Endangered Ecological Communities (EECs.) “Bushland along creek banks is not only pleasant to look at but it prevents soil erosion and stops even more pollution entering the lakes.

“It is apparent to anyone who looks, that creeks near bushland are much cleaner than creeks with no vegetation on the banks,” said Mr Asquith.

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ann St, Gosford, is expected to remain closed until at least the end of the week following a fire at Zone 3 Laser Tag on Friday, February 1, which compromised the stability and structural integrity of the building.

Alternative routes are available to motorists during this closure and include roads parallel to Mann St (Showground Road and Henry Parry Drive), Racecourse Rd and Hill St which provides direct access to the Gosford CBD. Around 9:50pm police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command responded to reports of the fire.

Attending police were

forced back due to a large amount of smoke from the fire.

Fire and Rescue NSW officers attended and extinguished the blaze, with the structure having been totally destroyed.

Specialist officers then uncovered an amount of asbestos in the building and the structure was deemed unsafe.

A number of businesses

have been affected by the fire and subsequent road closure including Central Coast Eurocars and Gosford City Suzuki which are located opposite the fire damaged building.

Central Coast Eurocars and Gosford City Suzuki principal dealer Mr Julios Husazarek said the closure severely impacted the access to his business.

“Apart from the road

closure, across the front is an eight foot barrier that we can’t move cars in or out of and, apart from that barrier, we have an asbestos fallout on all the cars which we are not allowed to touch or open until they’re cleaned professionally,” he said.

Mr Husazarek, who is also a board member of the Gosford Chamber of Commerce, said he was surprised that the reopening of the main street of Gosford wasn’t made a priority.

“My concern is to expedite the opening of Mann St and the cleaning of

the buildings.

“The whole business will have to be hosed down and even the pebbles in the garden will need to be replaced,” he said.

Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said the team at GBID were “devastated” when news of the fire broke.

“Zone 3 Laser Tag was an extremely popular business, particularly for youth.

“We have been in touch with a number of businesses along that end of Mann St and obviously they are

doing it tough because of the road closure.

“I know Gosford City Suzuki has been heavily advertising and letting their customers know that they are still open.

“We’re looking forward to the road re-opening when it is deemed safe.

“The sooner the better,” said Mr Brasch.

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round 6,500 homes in Peats Ridge, Mooney Mooney, Kariong, Kulnura, Mount White and Narara were without power over the weekend of February 23 and 24 following severe storms in the region.

Additional crews from Ausgrid were sent from Newcastle and Sydney to assist in the restoration efforts as well as tree trimming crews to help cut away large trees and branches entangled in the electricity network.

In some sections of major cable from Ausgrid's Somersby Zone Substation, large trees had fallen every 200 metres, making

the repair job even more difficult.

Gosford SES controller Mr Rolf Poole said 200 calls were received from the Gosford area regarding damaged roofs, fallen trees, leaking roofs and floods.

Flooding occurred on the Central Coast Highway at the Racecourse Rd intersection, Shepard St in Umina, Wells St in Springfield and Showground

Rd Narara.

NSW Police deputy state emergency operations controller, assistant commissioner Alan Clarke said emergency service personnel were "frustrated that valuable time and resources were being wasted to rescue motorists who were blatantly ignoring signs that roads are closed".

“We are again appealing for motorists, and members

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yong Council has adopted a “common sense” new tree management control plan. residence.

The new tree management control plan details other expectations and requirements for the management of trees and native vegetation when planning, designing and constructing development.

The plan aims to

minimise injury or destruction of trees and native vegetation, and speed up the removal of exotics, noxious weeds and dangerous trees.

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to dispose of their unwanted chemicals in the right manner and helping to make the day run effortlessly,” said Mr Neville.

The next free household chemical collection will be held on Saturday, August 24, at the Charmhaven Depot between 9am and 3:30pm.

Council has reminded residents that car batteries and motor oils can be recycled for free any time during the year at the Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, maximum of 20L per visit.

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items dropped off, traffic moved smoothly at all times and there were no spills or incidents,” he said.

Mr Neville said it was estimated that around 30,000kg of materials was dropped off at the Council depot, an average of 46.1kg per vehicle, the highest amount per vehicle collected since August 2007.

Mr Neville said health and safety was the top priority on the day for Council staff, with the variety of hazardous materials and the high volume of traffic expected.

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Around 650 vehicles dropped off numerous materials including paints, oils, fuels, pool chemicals, gas bottles, batteries, pesticides, herbicides, acids and fluorescent tubes.

Wyong Council’s waste and sustainability project officer Mr Michael Neville said residents had responded positively to the service.

“Since the first collection back in September 2004 more than 10,000 vehicles have now dropped off materials at our biannual chemical collections,” Mr Neville said.

“Despite the wet and rainy weather conditions and large volumes of

of the public to never enter floodwaters or cross flooded causeways.

“It is dangerous for them and for those who have to rescue them.

“Emergency services are tied up assisting people who have been affected by the weather and shouldn’t have to divert their resources to those who don’t heed warnings and act in a foolish manner.

“Motorists intending to drive are urged to slow down, be patient and drive to the conditions as many

roads are affected by surface water.

“Most importantly motorists need to be mindful of the dangers of flooded roads due to hidden dangers and debris.

"Drivers should never enter floodwaters or cross flooded causeways,” assistant commissioner Clarke said.

In the 24 hours leading up to Saturday, February 23, Narara received 36mm of rain, Kincumber 25mm and Lisarow 38mm.

On Sunday, February

24, Kincumber had 64mm, Narara had 72 and Lisarow received 122mm.

A number of beaches were closed over the weekend including Avoca, Copacabana, Killcare, North Avoca and Wamberal due to dangerous sea conditions.

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Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott leading the march Photo: ValsPix

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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee held its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

The event commenced with the popular annual march down Mann St and culminated in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW

Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme,

Voiceless Women, also provided an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said she was “very proud” to march with local women to continue to advance the cause of gender equality in the community.

She said that the Labor Government had made great strides in bringing equality for women participating in workplaces around the country.

“We have funded a pay increase for 120,000 female community workers, we have introduced the Workplace Gender Equality Act, and we have made record investment for skills and education for women in non-traditional employment.

“The Labor Party has a long legacy of delivering policy to help advance the status of women, and I am proud to be an Australian today as we look to our female Prime Minister, and our female Governor-General as markers of how far we have come,” said Ms O’Neill.

However, Ms O’Neill said there was more work to be done.

“We must ensure that we continue to work hard

to deliver a better deal for women, including nurturing female talent in traditionally male dominated industries, and bringing fairer representation to government and private sector boards.”

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Inadequate traffic control measures at Louisiana Rd intersection yong Council has unanimously resolved to contact the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) about the inadequacies of the current interim traffic control measures at the Louisiana Rd and Pacific Hwy intersection, Wadalba.

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The complaint about the intersection came in response to the recent temporary closure of Minnesota Rd for Council’s $5 million road upgrade.

Council resolved to call on the RMS to immediately review the current 140km/ hour closing speed (70km per hour each way) and investigate turning movements and the centre concrete median barrier.

Council will also seek to work with Local Area Command (Police) on an enforcement and education plan around the intersection and investigate traffic calming devices in Louisiana Rd. Council recognised that RMS is the consent authority and has the final say with respect to all traffic movements at the intersection.

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Council adopted the new code of conduct and procedures based on a NSW model and will approach Gosford Council to set up a shared panel of independent reviewers under the auspices of Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC).

The Local Government Act (s440) requires all councils to adopt a Code of Conduct that incorporates the provisions of a model code.

The adopted code may

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include provisions that supplement the model code.

The Local Government Regulations prescribe the Division of Local Government (DLG) Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW as the model code for the purposes of the Act. Council’s current Code

of Conduct, which was adopted in 2008, contains only the provisions of the 2008 Model Code.

The purpose of the Model Code of Conduct it to set the minimum requirements of conduct for Council officials, including councillors and staff, in carrying out their functions.

The code assists council

officials to understand the standards of conduct that are expected of them, enable them to fulfil their statutory duty to act honestly and exercise a reasonable degree of care and diligence, and act in a way that enhances public confidence in the integrity of local government.

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Young girl Two die in plane approached by naked crash at Long Jetty man at Bateau Bay olice are appealing for information after a young girl was approached by a man while walking on the beach at Bateau Bay on Sunday, February 10.

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At approximately 11:50am, a seven-yearold girl was playing with friends on rocks on the beach, near the camping ground at Bateau Bay. The child left her friends on the rocks at the southern point of the beach and walked towards the camping ground.

The girl told police that as she walked past a bush a naked man jumped out, whistled at her and beckoned her towards him.

The child ran to her parents and informed them of what had happened and police were contacted.

Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were alerted to the incident and immediately commenced an investigation searching the area without result.

They are appealing to anyone with information about the incident or the man involved to come forward.

Anyone with

information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1. police.nsw.gov.au.

Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Police also remind the public that they should not report crime information via their Facebook and Twitter pages.

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At approximately 7:45am, emergency services were called to Tuggerah Lake, off Tuggerah Pde, after an ultra-light plane crashed into the water about 200 metres offshore.

The aircraft sunk and a search of the area was conducted by local police, Polair, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, the Marine Area Command and Marine Recue to locate the occupants of the

plane.

At approximately 1pm, police divers located the 64-yearold male pilot and a woman, aged in her 70s, deceased inside the aircraft.

Their bodies were recovered and taken to the boat ramp at Picnic Point while a salvage operation was conducted to remove the plane from the water.

Post mortem examinations will be

conducted to establish the exact cause of their deaths.

Meanwhile, the aircraft will be examined by police and aviation investigators to determine the cause of the crash.

Investigations into the matter are continuing.

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At approximately 7:30pm, the 67-year-old man from Five Dock went to The Entrance channel to go prawning, stating he would return home about midnight.

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the body of the man was located north of where he went missing.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

At approximately 11:25am, a male youth entered a newsagency on Anita Ave, Lake Munmorah, and allegedly threatened the female employee.

The male, who had his

faced covered and was allegedly armed with a knife, fled the store after he was handed cash and cigarettes.

At about 2:30pm, the 13-year-old attended Toukley Police Station

with his grandparents and was arrested by police.

Officers attended the boy’s home address with the family and recovered an amount of cigarettes and cash.

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realised so quickly, and for the benefit of our whole region,” said Mr McDonald.

“The community invested a lot to make it through the drought and secure our water supply for the future.

“To have a return on investment greater than 100% in just over 18 months is an amazing achievement.”

Mr McDonald said the water transferred through the Mardi-Mangrove Link was enough to supply the Central Coast community for more than seven months.

“Since starting the Mardi-Mangrove Link pumps we have put away more than 8% of our total capacity, which has lifted

our total storage to more than 57%.

“That’s pretty remarkable considering only six years ago we were hovering around 13%.

“In the last month alone we have transferred more than 3,000 million litres of water, which is around half of the water we used across the Central Coast this summer.”

The Mardi-Mangrove Link is an initiative of Wyong and Gosford Councils with Australian Government funding of $80.3 million from the Water Smart Australia Program and an additional $34 million combined from the two Councils.

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Recent statistics revealed that the value of water pumped into the system was more than the Councils’ investment into the pipeline.

Wyong and Gosford Councils invested $34 million into the MardiMangrove Link, and the project has resulted in $35.5 million worth of water being banked in Mangrove Creek Dam with more to come.

Wyong Council’s director infrastructure and operations Mr Greg McDonald said it was proof the investment in the pipeline was worth every cent for the Central Coast community.

“It is encouraging to see the rewards of the Mardi-Mangrove Link

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ouncil received the second Quarterly Review Report on progress against the Strategic Plan 2012-2016 at its ordinary council meeting of Wednesday, February 27.

Council is required to view its progress each quarter in accordance with the Wyong Shire Annual Plan.

Council said this year’s focus of reducing Council’s operating deficit to $10 million was on track.

The operating year to date (YTD) showed a surplus of $69.8 million against a budget of $63.1 million.

Council’s capital expenditure to December 31 was $25 million, compared to the YTD budget of $34.4 million.

According to Council’s report, a thorough review of capital projects had been conducted, with a budget reduction of $6.3

million proposed due to a combination of savings on completed works and delays with other projects. $4.9 million of projects are to be brought forward to take advantage of the current underexpenditure including $4.2 million on roads, footpaths and kerbing and guttering.

Council’s current approved Capital Works Program budget is $84.3 million, but reductions and acceleration of future works has seen this figure revised to $78 million.

Council prepares a Strategic Plan incorporating the 4-Year Delivery Program and the Annual Plan.

Reporting on progress is in accordance with the Plan in terms of actual business performance against budget, the relevant Performance Indicators, Actions and Major Projects is detailed therein.

The Local Government Act requires Council to report quarterly on its performance and at least every six months on progress with respect to each Principal Activity set out in the Strategic Plan.

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Suburb property prices profiled My RP Data, a property valuing website, has released suburb profile reports for the Central Coast which provides a demographic snapshot of the suburb and median house and unit property values tracked over time. The suburbs compared in this edition of Wyong Regional Chronicle are Lake Haven and Budgewoi.

Median house prices in Lake Haven over the last 12 months

Median house prices in Budgewoi over the last 12 months

Lake Haven

Budgewoi

he RP Data report released this month for Lake Haven stated that he RP Data report released for Budgewoi this month stated that the current median sales price of houses in the area was $340,000 the current median sales price of houses in the area was $356,250 and approximately 21% of people earned between $31,000 and and approximately 20% of people earned between $31,000 $52,000 a year, with around 17% of people earning between $52,000 and $52,000 a year, with around $18% earning between $78,000 and and $71,000 a year. $130,000 a year.

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The size of Lake Haven is approximately two square kilometres.

It has four parks covering nearly 2% of total area.

The population of Lake Haven in 2006 was 3,095 people.

By 2011, the population was 3,374, showing a population growth of 9% in the area during that time.

The report stated that while looking at the household occupancy in Lake Haven, 24% of people owned their home outright, while 36% were the purchaser, and 32% were renting.

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house price from February 2012, to January of this year, was recorded in October at around $350,000, while the lowest median prices were recorded in May and December of last year at around $320,000.

The median house price in 2010 and 2011 was around $320,000 and around $330,000 in 2012.

The highest median house price recorded over the last 10 years was recorded in 2007 at around $350,000, while the lowest was recorded in 2008 at around $300,000.

The highest median price for units over the

Lake Haven household structure

last 12 months from February 2012, to January of this year was recorded in August at around $305,000.

The median unit price in 2010 and 2011 was around $240,000 and around $230,000 in 2012.

The median unit price over the last 10 years was at its highest in 2005 at around $315,000 and lowest in 2012 at $195,000.

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The size of Budgewoi is approximately two square kilometres.

Budgewoi has one park covering nearly 8% of total area.

The population in Budgewoi in 2006 was 3,191 people.

By 2011, the population was 3,252 people, showing a 1% population growth in the area during that time.

The report stated that while looking at household occupancy in Budgewoi, 31% of people rented, while 27% owned their homes outright and 37% were the purchaser.

The highest median

house price from February 2012 to January was recorded in October, at around $360,000.

The median house price in 2010 and 2011 was consistent at around $340,000 with a slight increase to its current median of around $350,000 in 2012.

The highest median house price recorded over the last 10 years was recorded in 2010 at $370,000 while the lowest was recorded in 2006 at around $300,000.

The highest median price for units over the last 12 months from February 2012, to January of this

Budgewoi household structure

year was recorded in April at around $300,000.

The median unit price in 2010 and 2011 was $300,000 and around $305,000 in 2012.

The median unit price over the last 10 years was at its highest in 2005 at around $315,000 and lowest in 2007 at around $275,000.

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Armstrong to streamline Council’s DA process yong Council’s new director of development and building Ms Lin Armstrong has said she would like to streamline the development application process and make it easier for businesses and the community to do business with Council.

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Ms Armstrong, who started her new role with Council in early March after she spent the past 17 years as manager of planning services with the Stevens Group, said one of her goals was making Wyong Council a model for other LGA’s in how to do business.

“There are some great challenges ahead that I’m really looking forward to,” said Ms Armstrong.

“But, ultimately, I would like to put in place a system that reflects streamlining of the planning process that benefits everybody.

“The mums and dads who are putting in development and building applications are every bit as important as the multi-million dollar businesses that we want to invest in the Shire.

“It’s my job to work with the direction of Council to put processes in place and get the message out that we are open for business and we have a desire to attract business and investment to Wyong Shire to create the jobs locally that this area needs.

“There are a lot of technical terms and jargon when it comes to planning, but if we can help people understand the process a lot more, and present things to them in simple terms, that will go a long way towards assisting people.”

Ms Armstrong said some of the planning reforms being considered by the State Government would

open the door to streamline the development application and rezoning processes.

“I have been involved with Local Government both as an employee in the past, and dealing with Local Government’s all over the state during my role with the Stevens Group,” said Ms Armstrong.

“I know the hurdles faced from both a private investment perspective, and a Local Government perspective.

“There are constraints on both sides.

“While we have to work in accordance with the legislation, the processes don’t have to be difficult.

“However, out of all the Local Government’s I’ve dealt with, Wyong Council does things particularly well and is already one of the more responsive Councils in NSW. “We are also in a very unique position having a lot of greenfield sites still to be developed.

“This means we can provide much needed housing and jobs locally.

“I am excited about projects such as the Warnervale Town Centre and regional airport, which is just at a concept stage.

“Council is very fortunate to have good leadership from general manager Mr Michael Whittaker and a Council that works well together and has clear objectives and plans.”

Council’s general

manager Mr Michael Whittaker said Ms Armstrong would be a welcome addition to Council’s executive team.

“Lin comes to Wyong Shire Council with a vast amount of experience spanning more than 20 years in the private and public sectors,” said Mr Whittaker.

“As well as Lin’s experience with the Stevens Group, she has also worked with the NSW Growth Centre Commission as their project manager.

“Some of her achievements have been the rezoning of land at North Kellyville to allow for the development of 7,500 housing lots and the review of the Edmondson Park Urban Release Area.

“I also know Lin is very proud of the development of the Greg Norman designed Vintage Golf Course, tourist and residential estate in the Hunter Valley, which is the Stevens Group’s flagship development.”

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was excited by Ms Armstrong’s appointment.

“Lin has a proven track record on delivering major projects and she is a part of a new team that will deliver on local jobs via good development,” said Cr Eaton.

“On behalf of all councillors, I warmly welcome her to Wyong Shire Council.”

Media release, 8 March 2013 Wyong Council Media

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Community Strategic Plan goes out for public review

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yong Council has released a draft revision of the Community Strategic Plan 2030 for public review.

The long term Plan, which was last updated in 2011, outlines the collective vision for the future of the Shire and the objectives and strategies to achieve that vision over 20 years.

One of the key visions in the Plan is attracting investment to the Shire in an effort to create local jobs for local residents.

To help achieve this vision, Council plans to target specialised business hubs at strategic locations throughout the Shire.

Examples and locations include the medical industry around Wyong Hospital, education industry around the Ourimbah University, IT - research and development facilities at North Wyong, tourism at The Entrance and sport and recreation around Tuggerah.

“We have made no secret of our goal to create jobs for our residents to address the above average unemployment figures and our large commuting population,” said Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“One of the ways we can do this is by working together with other levels of Government, industry and developers to attract investment in the Shire.

“The establishment of the Shire as a destination

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for tourists and businesses alike is something we are working hard on and will continue to work hard on.

“To that end, the establishment of key transport infrastructure such as a regional airport is vital.”

The number of essential services Council provides to the community is also outlined in the plan.

“We are committed to continuing to provide best value and low cost services to our community,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Council itself will focus further efforts on cutting costs through targeted efficiencies and establishment of productivity targets around salaries and wages growth.

“Details of how we will do this over the next four years are outlined in the Wyong Shire Council 2013-2017 Strategic Plan also on public exhibition.

“We will also be looking at Council fees and charges for services against what is provided by the private sector,” he said.

The Community Strategic Plan is owned by the whole community and, as such, the community is responsible for its delivery.

“This includes community members, community groups,

government and nongovernment and businesses,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Basically, it’s anyone who works, plays or stays in our Shire.”

The revised plan includes an assessment framework to help determine progress on the delivery of outcomes

by Council, other levels of government and community groups.

Cr Eaton said the public consultation and input into the plan; a statutory requirement has been significant.

“The Community Strategic Plan is legally required to be updated every four years and this version has been based on significant consultation during 2011 and 2012 that has seen almost 3,000 community members provide input on a myriad of Council services,” he said.

Council has encouraged anyone interested in the future of the Shire to have their say.

“This is the public’s chance to influence what is included in the plan or bring to our attention anything significant they feel is missing,” said Cr Eaton.

Media release, 4 March 2013 Wyong Council Media

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Bella, Sharon and Rebecca to shave their heads for Leukaemia

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Holland is also taking part in 2011, to support friends The Leukaemia to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

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Bella shaved her head on Wednesday, March 13, at Shelly Beach.

Bella’s best friend Daisy Collins, also 11, has been battling leukaemia since she was four years old.

Showing reciprocal support, Daisy and Bella sat together on the school stage and held hands while Bella’s head was shaved.

Celebrating its 15th year, the World’s Greatest Shave is held from March 14 to 17, but shaves can take place throughout the year.

The Leukaemia Foundation encourages registrants to shave their head, colour or wax their hair to raise funds to support the estimated 11,500 Australians that will be diagnosed with

leukaemia, lymphomas, myeloma and other related blood disorders this year.

“Daisy is one of many Australian kids fighting leukaemia who don’t have any choice whether they lose their hair, it just happens as a result of the treatment,” said Bella.

“I’m doing this because I want to help make a difference to

Foundation doesn’t receive any ongoing government funding so the money raised from World’s Greatest Shave is vital in continuing to provide personalised support to patients and their families.

Bella’s long hair will be donated to the Leukaemia Foundation and made into a wig for people having gone through chemotherapy.

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in the World’s Greatest Shave on Thursday, March 14, to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

The Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave is one of Australia’s biggest fundraising events with over 150,000 people across the country participating to raise money to change the lives of people with blood cancer.

The money raised goes towards funding free services to support people with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders, and their families, as well as funding research to improve blood cancer treatments and find cures Wyong Family Day Care, as part of Child and Family Services, provides early education and care services to families across the Shire.

Ms Sharon Mizzi from Adssi Home Living will also participate in the World’s Greatest Shave on Friday, March 15.

and family members who had been affected by leukaemia.

Ms Mizzi said she hoped to raise $1,000 for the foundation and has organised to shave her head at John Brennan Hair in Tuggerah in front of 40 of her Adssi Home Living colleagues.

Blood cancer kills more Australians each year than melanoma and breast cancer combined, claiming a life every two hours.

In 2013, over 4,000 people in NSW and ACT are projected to be diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or a related blood disorder.

Media release, 11 Mar 2013 Diane Littlejohns, The Leukaemia Foundation Media release, 11 Mar 2013 Kristin Whitney, Adssi Home Living Media release, 7 March 2013 Sue Moran, Child and Family Services Wyong Shire

Health

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Lunch for smiles

Seniors encouraged to have their hearing tested

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udiologist Ms Naa Armah from National Hearing Care at The Entrance is urging seniors aged 60 years and over to have a hearing test, following reports of undiagnosed hearing problems.

Ms Armah said seniors were worst hit by hearing loss and many people aged 60 years and over were suspected of going undiagnosed.

“There are approximately three million Australians suffering some form of hearing loss and the number is expected to increase with an ageing population,” said Ms Armah.

“We estimate seniors are waiting on average about seven years from the time they first experience symptoms of hearing loss to when they finally book an appointment at a local clinic.

“That’s seven years

of missing out on conversations with your children and grandchildren,” said Ms Armah.

Ms Armah said three in four people aged over 70 years were likely to experience some form of hearing loss, which could affect their quality of life.

“Since hearing loss is gradual and subtle, many people don’t even realise they’re losing their hearing.

“Sufferers tend to blame their partner and family members with phrases like ‘stop mumbling’,” said Ms Armah.

“Seniors need to be even more careful

because once they start experiencing symptoms, they often don’t protect their hearing because noises don’t seem so loud, which can make their condition worse.

“It is so important that seniors stay on top of their health by undertaking hearing checks once every two years.

“We see a lot of people’s lives change after realising they’re experiencing hearing loss and do something about it, such as wearing a hearing device,” said Ms Armah.

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he Humour Foundation, also known as the Clown Doctors, will hold a Smile Luncheon at The Entrance Leagues Club from 11am on Sunday, March 24, to celebrate National Smile Day.

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Locals Bill and Tricia Fortier, and their team of supporters, have been supporting the Clown Doctors through numerous fundraising events over the last 10 years.

The day will be filled with entertainment, raffle prizes, an auction, a twocourse lunch, and plenty

Bateau Bay seminar to raise awareness of lymphoedema lymphoedema support and awareness seminar will be held on Friday, March 15, to coincide with Lymphoedema Awareness Month at the Bn2 Health Clinic in Bateau Bay.

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“March is lymphoedema awareness month and we would like to let the central coast community know about this chronic disease that is not curable,” said Bn2 Health’s Lymphoedema therapist Ms Jo Thompson.

“We are having a free evening to share information, support and treatment available on the Coast and to boost awareness about this debilitating disease.

“Lymphoedema is a condition that is becoming more prevalent due to the incidence of cancer.

“People can also be born with lymphoedema.

“Treatment of cancers

can require removal of lymph nodes and radiotherapy which injures or destroys the lymphatic system causing swelling and fluid retention in the arms or legs.

“The person then requires complex

treatment and life time management of their symptoms.

“We want to highlight this chronic disorder and let people know there is help, education and support available here on the central coast.

“Other practitioners

will present information on the night,” said Ms Thompson.

The seminar will start at 7pm, with drinks and nibbles provided.

The organisation also runs a monthly support group.

Email, 6 Mar 2013 Jo Thompson, Bn2 Health

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Infamous Clown Doctor, Dr Silly Billy, also known as Dr Paul Wilson, will make an appearance at the event.

Dr Wilson has been working as a Clown Doctor for many years, putting smiles on the faces of sick children and their families in hospitals

across NSW. Tickets are $25 each and include lunch as part of the package.

Attendees are asked to wear their favourite fascinator or hat to the lunch.

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Education

Principal concerned by potential online predator hittaway Bay Public School principal Ms Helen McDonald has warned members of the Chittaway Bay and Berkeley Vale communities to beware of a notice at a local shopping centre that offered students money for uploading and downloading things on the internet.

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“I sent home a note advising parents of a notice which had been posted in the local shopping centre,” said

Ms McDonald.

“I was told it offered children from Berkeley Vale and Chittaway Bay schools payment

for downloading or uploading (I’m not sure whether it was one or both) things from the internet.

“It obviously targeted young students because it said children under 18 would need parental permission.

“There was also some suggestion of the children providing or paying for their picture to be put on the internet.

“When we learnt of the notice, a member of

staff went to the shopping centre to obtain a copy but the notice and leaflets were no longer on the notice board.

“I hope that is because a wise citizen had removed them,” she said.

Ms McDonald also urged parents to talk to their children about the need to consult with

an adult before doing anything on the internet.

“These details could be used by a paedophile seeking to develop a relationship with children,” she said.

Newsletter, 11 Mar 2013 Helen McDonald, Chittaway Bay Public School

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atholic Schools on the Central Coast, including those around the Shire, are celebrating Catholic Schools Week which started on Sunday, March 10, and will run until Saturday, March 16.

Participating schools in Wyong Shire include St Brendan’s Catholic School in Lake Munmorah, Our Lady of the Rosary in The Entrance, St Mary’s Catholic School in Toukley, St John Fisher Catholic School in Tumbi Umbi, St Cecilia’s Catholic School in Wyong, St Peter’s Catholic College in Tuggerah and MacKillop Catholic College in Warnervale.

A host of activities and events are being facilitated throughout the week, which were designed to highlight the theme, Every Child Counts.

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Bay director of schools Mr Peter Hamill said the Every Child Counts theme lay at the core of what it meant to be a Catholic school.

“Our Catholic schools are very focused on developing the whole individual; mind, body, and soul,” said Mr Hamill.

“We believe that each child is created by God to be unique, and that’s a great starting point for the way we approach their individualised education.”

Mr Hamill said all Catholic schools were committed to providing individual care and attention to each student and their needs.

Mr Hamill said an example of one program where this was evident was the new numeracy approach called Extending Mathematical Understanding (EMU).

“The EMU approach focuses on identifying every student’s learning needs and helping them to find new ways of understanding concepts and applying them in ways that build confidence,” said Mr Hamill.

“The Every Child Counts theme also recognises that the number of students with special needs in our schools has been growing and we are committed to welcoming them and supporting them in every

way to reach their best educational potential.”

Mr Hamill said Catholic Schools Week was a time to celebrate the role that Catholic schools played in Australian society and the choice that they provided for parents.

“Every child does count, and we are hopeful that the Federal Government will continue to support Catholic schoolchildren by providing adequate and ongoing funds to our schools in response to the Gonski review and that the NSW Government will review its funding freezes announced in 2012,” said Mr Hamill.

Media release, 27 Feb 2013 Kylie Gray, Catholic Schools Office

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Education

Agriculture students Students view Art to travel to the Express exhibition in Easter Show preparation for their own HSC work

Students at Poultry Show in Morisset

griculture students from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus, will travel to the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, on Monday, March 25, following their success at the Morisset show.

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“This is the first year in about 20 years that we are taking two coaches of students (agriculture and food technology) down to the Royal Easter Show for a full day to experience the greatest show on earth,” said Agriculture teacher Ms Simone Neville.

“They will be attending subject specific seminars as well as completing units of work while there.

“On the first weekend back after the school holidays finished, three very brave students, 15

chooks and I ventured north to the newly formed poultry section of the Morisset Show,” said Ms Neville.

“It bucketed down with rain the entire time we were there and we spent most of the day knee deep in rain water.

“But our show chooks stayed warm and dry and performed admirably well.

“Given the very short time span they had to get the chooks ready for this show, all three girls did a great job.

“They managed to win numerous prizes and ribbons; the most notable one being for Junior Champion Bird of Show for which they won a big ribbon plus a year‘s subscription to Australasian Poultry magazine.

“Well done Tatika, Mikayla and Aimee,” said Ms Neville.

Newsletter, 6 Mar 2013 Simone Neville, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus

Students out the front of Art Gallery of NSW

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ear 11 and 12 Visual Arts students from St Peter’s Catholic College at Tuggerah travelled to the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney on Friday, February 22.

The students saw the Francis Bacon exhibition and the Art Express exhibition of selected Year 12 Visual Arts students’ bodies of work from the 2012 HSC. The excursion was designed for students to see firsthand the works that were chosen as some of the best in the state, to prepare students for their own works.

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Tuggerah Lakes students participate in creative arts exhibition

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College tudents from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Secondary creative and performing Campus, are participating in A Central Vision at Gosford Regional arts head teacher Mr Gallery on Friday, February 15.

A Central Vision is the Central Coast and lower Lake Macquarie public schools’ secondary Creative Arts exhibition.

The exhibition will include works by over 80 students from 14 participating high schools.

Over 11,000 people are expected to view the exhibition.

Winners in the categories of the Russ Graham Memorial Award, the Teachers Senior Art Prize, Stage 5 Art Prize, 3D Prize, Junior Art prize and Photographic, Digital

Imaging and Video prize will be announced on the night.

“A Central Vision is a fantastic and unique opportunity for Central Coast and Lake Macquarie students to showcase their talents,” said Tuggerah Lakes

Darren Brailey.

The event will also be catered by Tumbi Umbi Campus on the opening night, with the event commencing at 5pm.

Media release, 7 Feb 2013 Louise McCauley, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus

range of artworks created from different mediums, including paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography.

Some of the ideas behind the works the students’ viewed were

influenced from man’s impact on nature, identity, friends, anxiety, childhood and modern society.

Newsletter, 6 Mar 2013 Peter Higgins, St Peter’s Catholic College

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Education

Financial information Student welfare staff seminars held member appointed in libraries at Gorokan PS yong Council and Centrelink’s Financial Information Service will combine to stage free financial seminars over the coming months at Toukley, Lake Haven and Tuggerah Libraries.

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Council’s manager of lifelong learning Ms Sue Ellis said the Centrelink service offered independent and practical information to help people take control of their finances.

“No products, strategies or plans are sold or recommended at the seminars, but the information can really help expand options, prepare for retirement and navigate the superannuation maze,”

said Ms Ellis.

“It’s never too early or too late to start planning for your financial future," she said.

As well as aspects of money management, the seminars will cover home equity loans for seniors, pensions, retirement income streams and superannuation.

The Home Equity Loans for Seniors course will run at Tuggerah Library on Wednesday, April 3, while the

Understanding Your Pension seminar will run at both Toukley and Tuggerah Libraries on Wednesday, May 1.

The Understanding Retirement Income Streams course will run at Tuggerah Library on Wednesday, May 29, and the Understanding Super seminar will be held on Wednesday, June 26.

Media release, 5 Mar 2013 Wyong Council Media

orokan Public School has appointed a new student welfare staff member to assist with helping children.

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Ms Mellita Bate was hired after the P and C Association applied for funding through the Chaplain - Student Welfare Worker Program.

Gorokan Public School sought Ms Bate to fill the position through Interrelate.

Interrelate is a state wide company which has been helping families build relationships since

1926.

“Ms Bate’s role in the school is to provide care for the children, especially having an extra adult accessible on the playground for a chat and to run specific programs in classes across the school,” said principal Ms Alannah Bell.

“We envision running some classes on the

importance of healthy friendships and antibullying across the school, as well as Kids Connections, a program designed to help Year 6 students as they prepare to transition into high school.”

Newsletter, 20 Feb 2013 Alannah Bell, Gorokan Public School

Webber contributes to travel concession eligibility changes ember for Wyong Mr D a r r e n Webber has said he welcomed changes to the eligibility criteria for tertiary student travel concessions.

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Under long standing rules, full time tertiary students had to be attending day classes and could not be employed to

be eligible for transport concessions.

"I have had a number of students and their families contact me in relation to this issue and I am pleased that the representations I have made to Minister Berejiklian have assisted in bringing about this common sense change,” said Mr Webber.

Ms Berejiklian said that from February 21, full time university, TAFE and private college students, who are enrolled in evening classes, receiving an income and those participating in post graduate research, will now become eligible for transport concessions.

“The eligibility criteria for travel concessions

have been around for many years and simply did not reflect how people live and study today,” said Ms Berejiklian.

“We need a common sense approach."

Mr Webber said most people on the Central Coast needed to work casually or part time while they studied to support themselves and, under

the old eligibility criteria, those who worked were not actually eligible for a transport concession.

“It’s is hoped that these changes will take some of the financial pressures off students who are working hard to educate and support themselves and contributing to the economy," said Mr Webber.

Students will still need to meet other criteria to be eligible for a concession, such as being internally enrolled at university full-time or taking part in 20 hours or more of faceto-face classes per week at a TAFE or private college.

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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee will hold its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

The event will commence at 10am with the popular annual march down Mann St and will culminate in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme, Voiceless Women, also provides an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

The Status of Women Committee is anticipating that this year’s event will be one of the most successful yet.

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Out & About

GOATS Festival at Koala Park

Free pet micro chipping in Tuggerah yong Council’s Animal Care Facility and the RSPCA will host a free micro chipping day at the RSPCA Care Centre at Tuggerah SupaCenta on Sunday, March 24.

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The day gives local residents the opportunity to have their dog or cat micro chipped for free.

There will also be store-wide specials in the RSPCA Care Centre and a free upgrade on every

coffee in the RSPCA Cranky Flea Cafe.

Micro chipping helps Council’s Animal Care Facility identify lost pets if they ever go missing.

It also helps make sure that pets have a

lifetime registration with the Council, as pet registration is required by law and a $165 fine can apply for unregistered pets.

Website, 12 Mar 2013 Wyong Council Website

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he Third Annual Northern Wyong Art, Craft and Photographic Showcase was held at the Chain Valley Bay Community Hall from Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 10.

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Various stalls were available at the event, which offered amateurs’, including children, the chance to experiment with making handmade crafts and paintings.

The event was a non-

judgemental showcase, and attendees were asked to nominate their favourite exhibit from all the entries.

Projects entered in the event included knitting, paintings, drawings,

crocheting, sewing, homemade cards, tapestry works and cross stitch.

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Seniors encouraged to ‘Live Life’ this Seniors Week

Networking event for International Women’s Day yong Council, in partnership with Central Coast Women’s Health and B2B with a Twist, hosted a networking breakfast to commemorate International Women’s Day at its Chambers on Friday, March 8.

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Wyong Council deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster said the yong Council will host a range of activities to celebrate Seniors event gave women the Week from Sunday, March 17, to Sunday, March 24. opportunity to showcase the achievements and “Live Life is the theme organised by local groups will host activities for the invaluable contributions for Seniors Week NSW and by Council that celebration, with Tuggerah they had made to their 2013,” said Council’s range from the fun to the Library holding a Get community. technology manager of community serious, from technology Connected “There have been and cultural development to plants, from activity to class for seniors to learn significant improvements how to use computers, concentration.

Ms Julie Vaughan. towards women’s rights “Gosford and Wyong tablets and digital devices “Wyong Council and it is really important celebrates Seniors Councils have begun on Monday, March 18. to take the time to reflect Council will host a together to Week each year as a working on progress and realise way of recognising the develop a Positive Ageing Brain Gym session, where how lucky we are to members contributions that seniors Strategy for the Central community live in a country where make to our communities Coast,” said Ms Vaughan. can compete in mental women’s rights are Council’s Toukley exercises at Diggers at and learning from the upheld,” said Cr Webster. challenges that seniors Aquatic Centre will hold The Entrance, on Tuesday, This year’s theme offer to our way of a free aqua aerobics class March 19.

Gender the Agenda for Seniors Week, with thinking.

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and accomplishments to help overcome inequalities, and discover new opportunities to help future generations of women.

“We were lucky enough to hear from two inspiring local women, Robyne Abernethy, CEO of Central Coast Tourism and Talara Freeman, a young indigenous woman,” said Council’s community and cultural development manager Ms Julie Vaughan.

“Today also gave us an opportunity to celebrate our diversity, with women from more than 10 nationalities, spanning three generations, attending the breakfast.

“We all got the chance to learn something from someone else’s journey this morning.”

Ms Vaughan said Council would continue to help empower and engage women in the local area, with the assistance of the Status of Women Committee, which was launched last year.

The Committee will work to foster participation from women to establish networks, create and participate in organised women’s events and promote a regional focus.

Media release, 8 March 2013 Wyong Council Media

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Blue Haven Community Centre Primary School Budgewoi Convenience Store George’s Barber Shop Halekulani Bowling Club Lakes Beach Cafe Primary School Soccer Club Tourist Park Walu Caravan Park Buff Point IGA Catherine Hill Bay Pub Bowling Club Canton Beach Heritage Village Holiday Park Lakefront Village Sports Club Mobile Service Station Vietnam Vets Hostel Charmhaven Council Works Depot

Forresters Beach 360 Fitness Club Caltex Service Station Retirement Village Swingers Driving Range Gorokan Primary School Medical Centre Shell Service Station Wallarah Bay Rec Club Gwandalan Bowling Club Corner Shop Hamlyn Terrace Palm Springs Village Primary School Uniting Retirement Centre Warnervale Kanwal Amcal Pharmacy BYO & Bottle Shop Fill & Carry Fruit Medical Centre Village Pharmacy Oasis Caravan Park Wyong Youth & District Community Centre Hall Wyong Leagues Club

Killarney Vale Primary School Killarney Court Hostel Long Jetty Health Care Centre Our Lady of the Rosary School Principal Aged Care & Assisted Living Apartments Lake Haven Aged Care Hostel Eagle Boys Masonic Village Activity Centre High School KFC Lake Haven Library McDonalds Pizza Hut Red Rooster Lake Munmorah High School Primary School Lakeside Leisure Village Senior Citizen’s Hall St Brendan’s Catholic Lisarow Discont Chemist High School Subway) The Orchards Retirement Home Long Jetty Caltex Service Station Chips@The Jetty Lakeview Tourist

Park Hotel Newsagency Westside Service Station Senior Citizens Centre Mardi Community Centre Magenta Shore Golf Course & Resort Mingara BP service station Club Glengara Retirement Village KFC McDonalds Pharmacy St John Fisher Catholic School Norah Head Mitchell Street shops Rockpool Retreat Tourist Park Bowling Club Ourimbah Big Flower Campus The Hub Campus Library Chemsave CRT Gabs Gourmet Gardenworld Newsagents Ourimbah Campus Public School Student Essentials Tall Timbers Hotel

Tennis Courts Thai Takeaway The Lodge United Service Station San Remo Northlakes Pharmacy Newsagent Northlakes High School Northlakes Primary School Northlakes Tavern Neighbourhood Centre Shelley Beach Golf Club Surf Club Cafe Summerland Point Bowling Club Tennis Club Newsagency Triple Lakes Real Estate office Valhala Retirement Village Tacoma Hopetown Special School Kooindah Waters Public School Swansea RSL The Entrance 7-11 Service Station Community & Neighbourhood Centre Art Gallery & Cafe

Centrelink Diggers Lakes Hotel Library Public School The Greens The Entrance North Dunleith Caravan Park Two Shores Caravan Park Toowoon Bay Surf Club Kiosk Tourist Park Toukley / Noraville All Over Beauty and Nails Amcal Pharmacy Art Gallery Aquatic Centre Beachcomber Resort K-Cee’s Cafe Green Bean Cafe Hopes Pharmacy Primary School Nachel’s Takeaway Noraville General Store & Takeaway Noraville Pharmacy Retirement Village RSL Toukley Family Practice Tuggerah Anytime Fitness Cafe Pennoz Caltex Service Station Caravan Park Club Tuggerah High School

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Out & About

Webber supports new Safer Drivers Course ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber has said he welcomed the announcement that learner drivers would be offered the chance to learn more about road safety and reduce their logbook hours through changes implemented by the NSW Government.

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"This announcement shows this Government's commitment to providing the best possible driver education for young learner drives," said Mr Webber.

“Learners who take part in a new Safer Drivers Course and also have professional lessons will be able to reduce their compulsory supervised driving hours from 120 to 80.

“Learners will also be allowed, from July 1, to travel up to 90 kilometres per hour instead of 80 kilometres per hour, giving them more supervised driving experience on higher speed roads.

"The decision to

increase the speed limit for learner drivers from 80 kilometres to 90 is a sensible one that will give them the ability to learn safely on roads where other motorists are driving at higher speed limits such as the M1,” said Mr Webber.

Roads Minister Mr Duncan Gay said the Safer Drivers Course, which would become available to Learners from July, would involve both theoretical and practical coaching.

“It also teaches learner drivers about gauging road conditions, seeing issues that could affect them and making safe decisions,” said Mr Gay. “This is a first step

in rewarding the state’s younger drivers for learning safer behaviour behind the wheel.

“Young drivers are tragically overrepresented in the NSW road toll and we want to ensure they are all given the opportunity to learn about road safety while they are still learning the basics of driving.”

Mr Webber said that his Electorate would be well placed to take up the courses with programs such as Rotary's Youth Driver Awareness program being enabled to offer the training.

"It's important that our young drivers understand different driving conditions and have an

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Tuesday Apr 2

Free hearing check at Solace grief support Smile Foundation Toukley Library group, Wyong luncheon, The Entrance Leagues Club

Friday Mar 15

Wednesday Apr 3

Lymphoedema Free micro chipping Equity home loans support seminar, Bn2 day, RSPCA Tuggerah seminar, Tuggerah Clinic Bateau Bay Library C o n c e r t a n t e Sunday Mar 17 ensemble, The Entrance Saturday Apr 6 Senior’s week begins Art Gallery Beginning of Cross Country season, Pioneer Monday Mar 18 Senior’s week ends. Dairy Get connected senior’s computer class, Sunday Apr 7 Thursday Mar 28 Tuggerah Library GOATS Family Budgewoi Public Festival, Koala Park, School Easter hat parade Tuesday Mar 19 San Remo Senior citizens open day, Long Jetty Senior Friday Mar 29 Good Friday Citizens Club

Fund, which has been established to ensure infringement revenue directly finances road safety initiatives.

"As a member of the NSW Government Stay Safe Committee, driver safety for our youth is a priority,” said Mr Webber.

"I was the first resident to undertake the computer based provisional (P1 Licence) computer test at The Entrance RMS (then RTA) and one of the first to undertake the P2 Computerised test at Wyong RMS. "My driving knowledge has benefited from modernised testing in the provisional licence stages.

“I am excited that future drivers will see similar benefits in the learner licence stage without the burden of hard to achieve driving

hour requirements.

"Constituents will be happy to know that revenue collected from speed cameras will directly fund this program and enhance the learning experience of young drivers rather than going into consolidate revenue," said Mr Webber.

Learners who wish to complete their 120 logbook hours without completing professional lessons or the Safer Drivers Course are still able to do so.

“The Safer Drivers Course will be rolled out throughout NSW between July this year and January 2014,” said Mr Webber.

Media release, 12 Mar 2013 Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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The Wyong Diary Thursday Mar 14

appreciation of external factors that might be potential risks on the road,” said Mr Webber.

A board of road safety experts including representatives from Centre for Road Safety, Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Police, road safety researchers and education specialists developed the course.

“The course will help those young drivers who struggle to log 120 hours behind the wheel while on their L-plates while at the same time addressing safety issues they will face when they first drive solo,” said Mr Gay. The cost of the course will be capped at an affordable price for each participant and any additional cost of delivering the course will be covered by the Community Road Safety

Tuesday Apr 23

Overcoming anxiety course, Lake Haven Saturday Mar 23 Library Easter church service, Annual Warnervale Fair, Warnervale Tumbi Calvary Baptist Church Thursday Apr 25 Athletics Field ANZAC Day

Sunday Mar 31

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the COAST Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free.

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Bateau Bay Scrabble Club For all levels and ages.

Come and relax and play SCRABBLE at Bateau Bay Sports Club Bias Avenue, Bateau Bay. Every Wednesday 10am-2pm Contact Sandra

4388 6134 Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Northlakes) Meet last Monday Month San Remo Neighbourhood Centre 10am to 12noon

4390 7888 Affiliated w/PCFA

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford)

Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting

Church Hall 9.30am to 12noon

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Diggers@ The Entrance Toastmasters Conventient daytime meetings 2nd and 4th Monday 10.30-12.30pm Creating opportunities to overcome nerves when speaking on your feet.

Gain confidence and meet new friends.

4365 2751 Friendship Force Central Coast A travel club with a difference! Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. See a country from the inside and change the way you see the world. We in turn host small groups from other Friendship Force clubs in our home.

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Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club

held in computers, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold.

Contact the Club 4332 5522 M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - for all ages, all welcome.

7.00pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club

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Tumbi Vale Garden Club A cheerful group of interesting gardeners’ get together at a well organised meeting once a month to display their plant growing efforts, listen to a variety of guest speakers and socialise over afternoon tea.

Monthly meetings 1st Tues at 1pm, Tumbi Community Hall, Roberta St, Tumbi Umbi. Next meeting Tues 2 April, topic Bateau Bay Community Gardens Project. Contact Adriana Smith, publicity officer

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Public Notices

Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association Experience Folk Music at its best at

East Gosford Progress Hall @ 7.30pm Henry Parry Drive

April 13

Jane Austen English Country Dances with Regency Ryebuck Enq: 4344 6484 Admission $18 incl. supper Folk Fed Affiliates & Pensioners $15, Students 13 to 18 $8 www.ccbdma.org for more information

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Ongoing growth has meant that we can’t cover the territory effectively and need help. We have a small, friendly team working as a group and independently with a community spirit aimed at benefiting not just ourselves, but everyone on the Coast.

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If this sounds like you and you’re ready to take on a new challenge from the ground floor in the Wyong Shire, please send a brief resume with contact details to PO Box 1056 Gosford NSW 2250 or by email to: sales@duckscrossing.org

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Out & About

Work to keep trees healthy in Budgewoi

Budgewoi Dunecare volunteers

udgewoi Dunecare and the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) are working together to ensure trees of cultural significance in the Budgewoi Holiday Park remain healthy for surrounding wildlife

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Budgewoi Beach Dunecare president Mr Phil Heaton said his group was helping Budgewoi Holiday Park ensure the popular holiday spot continued to provide a safe haven for local wildlife, including the sugar glider.

“Budgewoi Holiday Park is an environmental hotspot containing a Paperbark Swamp Forest, which is classified as an Endangered Ecological Community (EEC).

“The Melaleuca quinquenervia forest is designated as Trees of Cultural Significance and many other native species.

“Budgewoi Dunecare will help to improve this site by removing weeds such as blackberry, bitou

bush and very dense sections of lantana,” said Mr Heaton.

Budgewoi Dunecare won the Biodiversity Conservation Award as part of the 2012 Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Sustainable Cities Awards.

The group has been together for 17 years which equates to 48,500 hours of on-ground works undertaken by volunteers helping to restore two kilometres of dune vegetation at Budgewoi Beach.

CMA project officer Ms Carolyn Jenkinson said the group would not only remove weeds, they would also plant 550 local native plants that would eventually form a corridor of native

vegetation for local native wildlife.

“Budgewoi Dunecare has a proven track record when it comes to doing this type of on-ground work and the CMA is always keen to partner with community groups who continue to work hard to protect our local environment,” said Ms Jenkinson.

The work is part of a joint project with Wyong Council to help improve water quality management and environmental outcomes for the Tuggerah Lakes and its catchment.

Media release, 12 Mar 2013 Maree Whelan, Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority

Songs and dances at The Entrance Art Gallery he Concertante Ensemble will present a program of songs and dances with guest director, Ms Susan Collins on Sunday, March 24, at The Entrance Art Gallery.

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The program will include Ottorino Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Johannes Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes and Nikos Skalkottas’s Greek Dances.

The ensemble comprises violins performed by Ms Collins alongside Ms Katrina

Hollands, Ms Olena Zaporozhets, Ms Miranda Arrighi, Ms Jennifer Stephens, Ms Tamara Jacobs and Ms Natalya Bing.

Violas will be performed on the day by Ms Suzanne Borrett and Mr Peter Garritty.

Cellos will be played

by Ms Patricia McMeekin

and Mr James Yoo, with Mr Warwick Ross on Double Bass.

The concert has been organised by the NSW Arts, alongside Wyong Council and the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music.

Email, 12 Mar 2013 Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music

Susan Collins (left) and Karina Hollands (right) with their children having a song and dance at rehearsals.

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No groundwater extracted during drought Gosford Council did not extract ground water during the drought on the Peninsula in the last six months of last year.

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The reason was not a desire to maintain the water table but because “upgrade works are currently under way at the Woy Woy Groundwater Treatment Plant”, according to council’s water and sewer operations manager Mr Michael Redrup.

In the six months July to December, only 248.8mm of rain had fallen on the Peninsula, less than half the average of 504.4mm

for the second half of the year.

Mr Redrup said that despite rainfall declining across the region by between 33.3 per cent (one third) and 38.2 per cent, “the total storage situation actually improved by 5.5 per cent”.

He said this was a result of water transferred through the “missing link” pipeline between Mardi and Mangrove Creek Dam. “Council is aware that the Gosford region has been experiencing below average rainfall,” said Mr Redrup.

“Council’s Water and Sewer Directorate doesn’t maintain rainfall records for the Peninsula,

however, we do monitor rainfall at the Mangrove Creek Dam, and the Mardi and Somersby Water Treatment Plants,” he said.

In the last 12 months Somersby Water Treatment Plant has had 1212mm of rainfall compared to 1929mm the previous year, down 37.2 per cent.

Mardi Water Treatment Plant had 1141mm of rainfall compared to 1846 the previous year, down 38.2 per cent.

Mangrove Creek Dam had 843mm of rainfall compared to 1264 the previous year, down 33.3 per cent.

Mr Redrup said the current daily water demand for the Gosford region was around 45 million litres.

In comparison, between 10 to 20 years ago, daily water demand for the Gosford region during January was over 100 million litres.

The Peninsula currently comprises around 30 per cent of total water demand across the Gosford region, he said.

“Council closely monitors total water storage over time and has developed demand management strategies to reduce historical demand,” said Mr Redrup.

“We have also commissioned

the Mardi to Mangrove Link which harvests water from the Wyong River and transfers it to Mangrove Creek Dam for later use.

“Despite the reduced rainfall over the last 12 months, the total storage situation actually improved by 5.5 per cent as a result of the transfers available following completion of the Mardi to Mangrove Link (12,446 ML has been transferred for the year to date),” he said.

Media Statement, 17 Jan 2013 Michael Redrup, Gosford Council

The Oyster Eating Competition at a previous Brisbane Water Oyster Festival

Stage one of the Rawson Road Level Crossing replacement

Extend underpass comment period, says Chamber

Council defends tree removal Gosford Council has defended its removal of a number of Brush Box trees along the northern footway of Uligandi St as part of the construction of the shared footpath and cycleway between Woy Woy and Ettalong.

Council’s project officer Mr David Medcalf said the path was a continuation of the cycleway constructed from the Woy Woy Town Centre, along the Woy Woy

Foreshore Reserve through to McMasters Rd Reserve, funded by the Department of Planning under the NSW Coastline Cycleway Program.

Further funding has allowed the off-road pathway to continue south along Blackwall Rd, via Memorial Ave, Barrenjoey Rd, Uligandi St and then east to the existing shared pathway at The Esplanade, Ettalong.

“Various options were investigated for the Uligandi St

alignment, including locating the pathway in the roadway as a separated shared pathway,” said Mr Medcalf.

“However, these options would have seriously impacted traffic flow, resident kerbside parking, bus zones and drop off areas associated with the Ettalong Beach Primary School as well as the existing pedestrian crossing.

“In addition to this, an alternative route in surrounding streets was also investigated, however, the

adjoining streets all contained many more trees than the northern side of Uligandi St. “Therefore, it was recommended that the proposed shared pathway be constructed along the Uligandi St northern footway.

“Negotiations with the school allowed the planting of trees within their grounds particularly along the Uligandi St road boundary.

“They agreed that if the Brush Box trees along the northern footway of Uligandi St were

removed as part of the shared pathway construction then the school would welcome advanced specimens of the same tree to be planted within the school grounds along the same road boundary.

“Replacement trees were planted within the school grounds at the beginning of summer 2012 which, as they grow, will gradually reinstate the streetscape,” said Mr Medcalf.

Media Statement, 31 Jan 2013 David Medcalf, Gosford Council

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The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called on Gosford Council to extend the advertising period for the Rawson Rd Level Crossing Replacement Plan, claiming that many in the community were unaware of the extent and implications of the proposal.

“The Chamber is concerned that the new underpass proposal has been advertised over the Christmas holiday period when many local residents are away and taking time off with their families,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“Whilst we welcome the news that the NSW State Government is going to construct the new rail underpass at the base of Bulls Hill, we still have serious concerns over the environmental impact that the reconstruction of the Bulls Hill section to Horsfield Bay Rd. “It is for this reason that we believe Council should extend the advertising period and undertake extensive consultation with residents and the wider community due to the sizeable impact the road works will have on the Bulls Hill escarpment.

“The rail underpass will eliminate the Rawson Rd rail crossing which is a welcome development.

“However, replacing the historic Bulls Hill Rd with three lanes and a major culvert over the Horsfield Bay Rd gully will have a significant environmental and visual impact on the landscape.

“We all acknowledge that it is important to improve road connections in and out of the Peninsula but the Bulls Hill works will require significant excavation of the escarpment, removal of hundreds of trees, demolition of several homes and the disposal of thousands of cubic meters of overburden.

“We understand that the State Government is keen to press on with the first stage being the rail

underpass with the Bulls Hill work to follow.

“The project has been allocated $30 million in the first term of the O’Farrell Government.

“The Chamber is concerned that the Bulls Hill section of the works will forever change the historic nature of the escarpment and the village atmosphere that exists leading into The Bays precinct.

“To date we have not seen any visual impact assessment for the proposal and call on Gosford Council to ensure that photomontages are prepared to accurately show how the works will impact from key vantage points.

“Whilst we support that

allocation of funds for the first stage of the works for the rail underpass and elimination of the Rawson Rd rail crossing, we question to cost of the Bulls Hill reconstruction works at a time when Peninsula streets are unkerbed, lack adequate storm water drainage and have inadequate pedestrian access.

“We have written to the mayor requesting a one month extension to the advertising period and will be encouraging the community to make submissions to the Council,” said Mr Wales.

Media Release, 5 Feb 2013 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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$1M festival makes loss Gosford Council has been told that last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival made a loss of $3660, despite claims that it had generated a turnover of close to $1 million.

The council has decided to write to the festival organisers stating the sponsorship conditions have not been met.

It will ask why audited reports for last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival had not been provided to Council as required by the sponsorship conditions.

It will ask why the Festival was run at a loss of $3660, rather than at a profit as required by sponsorship conditions, so that a minimum of 50 per cent of the profit could be used as seed funding for the following year.

It will inform the organisers that any future sponsorship would be conditional on providing information about last year’s event and a detailed proposal for future events.

The council also asked for information from its acting director

of community services.

It asked why the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival Report has only recorded part of the sponsorship provided by Council and whether there were any outstanding debts relating to the festival.

The report was considered in a confidential Council meeting last Tuesday, February 26.

The matter was discussed behind closed doors because the report contained “information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting or proposes to conduct business”.

In a media release to Peninsula News after the festival last year, organisers estimated that more than 30,000 people attended the festival on Sunday, November 11.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said that the festival generated a turnover of close to $1 million.

Gosford Council Agenda COM.C3, 26 Feb 2013 Photo: Naomi Bridges

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Sport

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Roos lose first NSW Cup game

Ryan and Rogic to play for Socceroos entral Coast Mariners glovesman Mathew Ryan has been called up to the Qantas Socceroos, alongside former Mariners player Tomas Rogic, for the team’s forthcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Oman in Sydney.

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Ryan, who is currently in Japan representing his Club against Kashiwa Reysol in the AFC Champions League, was last chosen to don the green and gold against Chinese Taipei in December 2012 at the EAFF East Asian Cup Qualifiers in Hong Kong.

That match marked Rogic’s second senior appearance for Australia’s national team, and despite being just 20-years-old, the custodian has now been called in to four of coach Holger Osieck’s squads.

Rogic will link with his national team teammates in Sydney

next week, however will be eligible to play for the Mariners in the Club’s round 25 Hyundai A-League fixture against Brisbane Roar in Gosford on Sunday.

Continued selection to the Qantas Socceroos furthers Ryan’s reputation, with the goalkeeper having already collected a host of accolades in his career, among them Hyundai A-League Goalkeeper of the Year (2011-12).

The Qantas Socceroos will be without the services of Lucas Neill and Carl Valeri, who will both serve one match suspensions

for the accumulation of yellow cards from previous matches in the tournament.

This will be the seventh meeting between the Qantas Socceroos and Oman at senior men’s international level.

The most recent meeting between the Qantas Socceroos and Oman was in Muscat in June last year where they played out a 0-0 draw in extreme heat.

Media release, 13 Mar 2013 Football Federation Australia Media release, 13 Mar 2013 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners Football Club

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LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

Time - Height(m) THU - 14 0347 0.37 0955 1.56 1558 0.39 2214 1.65 SUN - 17 0558 0.55 1153 1.27 1739 0.61 WED - 20 0159 1.42 0854 0.67 1452 1.13 2031 0.76 SAT - 23 0509 1.51 1146 0.52 1754 1.32 2340 0.60 TUE - 26 0108 0.43 0718 1.67 1336 0.33 1947 1.62

Time - Height(m) FRI - 15 0430 0.42 1034 1.46 1630 0.47 2251 1.62 MON - 18 0011 1.52 0648 0.61 1240 1.20 1822 0.68 THU - 21 0308 1.42 1002 0.64 1608 1.16 2145 0.74 SUN - 24 0556 1.57 1226 0.44 1833 1.42 WED 0151 0800 1412 2026

- 27 0.36 1.68 0.30 1.72

Time - Height(m) SAT - 16 0513 0.49 1113 1.36 1702 0.54 2329 1.57 TUE - 19 0100 1.46 0746 0.66 1338 1.15 1919 0.73 FRI - 22 0414 1.45 1100 0.58 1708 1.23 2248 0.68 MON - 25 0026 0.52 0638 1.63 1301 0.38 1910 1.52 THU - 28 0236 0.31 0844 1.67 1449 0.29 2106 1.78

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In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation.

Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

Two try hero Etu Uaisele

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he Wyong Roos Rugby League Club first grade team lost its first game in the NSW Cup against the Newcastle Knights 24-36 on Sunday, March 10, at Morrie Breen Oval in Gorokan.

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The Knights sprinted away in the opening stanza to lead the home team 30-4 at the break.

Wyong showed resolve in the second half and the game wasn’t to be decided until a grubber kick try was scored by the Knights’ Marvin Filipo with four minutes remaining on the clock.

The Knights soaked up an early Roos attacking raid before Adam Cuthbertson burst clear on the left edge, drew the fullback and fed his centre Peter Mata’utia for the game’s opening try

after seven minutes.

Newcastle asserted their marked physical advantage early on, most notably Korbin Simms and Toka Likiliki, who charged through the centre of the green and gold ruck creating a terrific platform for the visitors.

On the quarter hour, Adrian Davis plunged over for a simple try one pass off the ruck and, when from the next set of six Josh Mantellato finished off a power spread to the right, the newcomers were down

by 18.

Wyong steadied the ship somewhat hitting back after 25 minutes when former Penrith Panther Etu Uaisele snuck down a short blind before slipping a pass to the right winger Arthur Brown, who stretched out to score.

However, Wyong’s hopes were further dashed with two Knights’ tries in the final five minutes of the half, both scored

by Fijian fullback Kevin Naiqama.

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Hibiscus bowls carnival held at Bateau Bay

Kevin Fidock from Australian Unity with Shane Gibbin, Jim White, Mike Waddington, Peter Holey

ateau Bay Bowling Club hosted 400 bowlers from the Central Coast at the Australian Unity Hibiscus Bowls Carnival held from Sunday, February 24, to Wednesday, February 27.

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Bowlers participated in the mixed fours event and men’s pairs, as well as men’s triples and graded men’s fours.

“Each day the organiser woke to wonder whether they would be able to get the days play as the weather forecast was not in our favour,” said Bateau Bay Men’s Bowling Club president Mr Tony Heggi.

“But with $6,000 in sponsorship money up

for grabs, the teams were keen to get on the greens and win a share.

“When the bowlers took to the greens we saw some wonderful games,” said Mr Heggi.

The mixed fours winners were Diane Brown, Garry Straughton and Paul Brahe from Gwandalan.

The winners of the men’s pairs were Glenn O’Brian and Kevin Bowcock from Avoca.

The men’s triples winners were Peter Holey, Shane Gibbin and Ron Spek from Halekulani.

The winners of the graded men’s fours were Jim White, Mike Waddington, Shane Gibbin and Peter Holey in a composite team.

Email, 28 Feb 2013 Tony Heggi, Bateau Bay Men’s Bowling Club

Nine medals won by members of KIDO Mingara Judo Academy embers of the KIDO Mingara Judo Academy in Tuggerah competed in the Queensland International Open Judo Championships recently and brought home nine medals.

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“All the players found themselves in uncharted waters competing in new weight and age divisions, which they handled extremely well,” said KIDO Mingara’s head coach Peter Acciari.

“Most have been training very hard.

“Kasiea Naidoo, still on a winning streak, did a fantastic job to secure her second international gold medal in the 48 kilogram Under-15 girls in as many weeks.

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“Liam was only stopped in the finals, settling for silver.

“In the Senior Men’s, he found the going tougher.

“His fitness was seriously tested by entering overtime ‘golden score’, and limited recovery time between bouts.

“He impressed his coaches by again powering through with his fast ashi [foot] techniques that opened opponents for his big throws to securing a bronze and vital National points.

“Sixteen year old Neeson Naidoo only entered the Under-18 Cadet category, and had challenging bouts, since it now includes

“She finally settled into her division and, with improved transition to groundwork and following her throws closely, is obtaining top results.

“Eleven year old Daniel Villani finds himself as one of the youngest in his Under-15 Junior Boy category.

“He lost by underestimating a player he defeated in his last encounter and hesitating momentarily, a vital lesson, which relegated him to silver.

“Liam Yokoyama, in the Under-66 kilograms and Under-20s Young Men division relied on his natural ability and solid judo skills by winning with quality throws in his bouts.

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entral Coast professional boxer Jamie “Mr Business” Pittman made a successful return to the ring after more than a 12 month layoff with a convincing win against Zac “Shaker” Awad, in a bout held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on W e d n e s d a y , January 30, on the undercard to the Geale-Mundine fight.

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The East Gosford fighter showed no signs of ring rust, winning every round of the eight round contest on all three judges’ score cards.

Prior to the bout, his team had promised fight fans that they would see a new and improved fighter and Pittman didn’t disappoint, scoring almost at will and landing a number of heavy blows via crisp combinations on Awad during each round.

“I felt great tonight and I couldn’t be happier,” said Pittman following the fight.

“My trainer Grahame Shaw is ‘over the moon’ with my display and that really satisfies me.

“I beat a very talented

fighter every single round, I’m happy to be back in the ring and back in the limelight.”

Showing more variety than in any previous fight, his work rate and accuracy troubled Awad in every round.

Using footwork and head movement, he was able to make Awad miss with his punches and proved difficult to tag all fight.

“I trained extremely hard for this fight with the team at the Grange Old School Gym and I knew I was ready,” Pittman said.

“The feeling in the gym with Daniel (Geale) preparing to fight Mundine has been great and I’m stoked Gealey also got a win on the night and defended his world title.”

Awad’s tactics at times were questionable and he was warned by the referee Les Fear several times for indiscretions including a chopping elbow that caused a cut to open above Pittman’s right eye.

Supporters’ hearts fluttered a little when the referee called a halt in the action in the fifth round to ask the ringside doctor, Dr Lou Lewis to assess Pittman’s eye.

Dr Lewis deemed the cut wouldn’t trouble Pittman significantly and the action resumed, with Pittman continuing on where he had left off, dominating Awad.

“I just knew I had to stay composed.

“Zac was trying his best to unsettle me but it didn’t work,” Pittman said.

“I knew he’d come to fight, he was ranked in the top 15 in the world before and a win would have seen him back on the world stage but I was lucky enough to stay calm and concentrate on outboxing him.”

The rough house tactics from Awad continued and Pittman’s left eye was split open during the seventh round by Awad’s wayward head.

Again the doctor was called to give his opinion and again said for the boxers to fight on.

Pittman stayed composed and shut out the fight.

“That’s the new me now in the ring.

“I’m smarter, more relaxed, more confident and I’m just glad the fight was televised nationwide on such a big show so everyone could see my improvement and all my hard work I’ve put in plenty of people got see that Mr Business is back.”

To give Awad his due, while simply outclassed by Pittman, he never took a backwards step all night.

He was hurt on several occasions throughout the fight, however, he continually called Pittman into the fray and he gave

he Wyong Roos VB NSW Cup squad had its first hit out on Saturday, February 9, at the Morry Breen Complex in Kanwal against the North Sydney Bears.

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Jamie “Mr Business” Pittman his all.

Pittman’s manager, Dean Singelton said he believed it was the best fight he has ever seen from his long time charge and if the reaction from the boxing community ringside was any indication, so too do many good judges.

“I have been overwhelmed by the

reaction of Jamie’s win,” Singleton said.

“I had a long line of people coming up to me ringside following the fight and the consensus is ‘wow’.

“This is from people who have seen him develop from a kid into an Olympian, people who are better judges than me.

“I truly believe they are going to also see him win a world title in the not too distant future.”

Pittman’s record now stands at 22 wins - 3 losses (8ko’s) with Awad falling to 18 wins - 3 losses -1 draw (7ko’s).

Pittman UD 8 – Judges’ score cards: 80 - 72 x 3.

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A crowd of around 700 reflected the interest that the Roos’ move to the competition has generated.

Played over four 20 minute quarters, the competition was the maiden opportunity for head coach Paul Stringer and assistant coach Matt Orford to run the ruler over the playing roster under match conditions.

The Bears, coached by Wyong premiership winning centre Wayne Lambkin, finished the 2012 home and away season in second position.

While they were missing many of their players from last season, the Bears still fielded a useful outfit that was more than capable of testing the Roos both with and without the ball.

Trying to manage expectations prior to the match, String said: “One thing I asked the boys to remember is that we will only get better from here.”

The Roos started well with an early try to fullback Grant Nelson, who had chased down dummy half Mitch Williams’ kick into the

in goal area.

Jay Florimo, (playing against the club where his father, Greg Florimo, is an institution) set up the next try for Kieren Gallagher, when he deftly kicked the ball into open space behind the fast

moving Bears’ defensive line.

The Roos had controlled possession well until Bears winger Curtis Johnson crashed over in the corner.

Paul Loelisi then crossed the line for the Roos.

Jay Florimo chipped and regathered, with the ball then passing through several sets of hands to overwhelm a scrambling Bears’ defence.

The Roos led at the first two breaks.

The Bears had assumed a narrow lead at three quarter time, but ultimately the weight of possession in favour of the Bears proved the telling factor, with the visitors running out winners 32 – 16.

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Curtis Johnson finished with four tries for the Bears, who will again be a force this year when the majority of their first choice players return from Rabbitoh duties.

String’s assessment was succinct.

“Our completion was 95% early.

“It dropped to 57%.

“We had 18 errors in possession.”

The team displayed real commitment in defence, repeatedly holding out a bigger North Sydney pack which dominated field position in the later stages on the back of a wealth of possession.

Despite it being a physical encounter, the Roos kept turning up for each other, and did not back away from the contest.

When the Roos played through their sets, slick ruck play caused problems for the Bears’ defence.

Jay Florimo kicked well early, ensured the outside backs received quick ball in good position, and hit hard in defence.

After shifting to fullback, Keiren Gallagher provided a lesson in positional play and courage, repeatedly retrieving kicked ball from the in goal, and returning it into the teeth of the Bears’ defence.

n east coast low hanging over the Central Coast brought horrendous conditions to the Allphones NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships which began on Friday, March 1, at Ocean BeachUmina.

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Despite the multiple program changes and the move of some water events to Terrigal, thousands of nippers aged eight to 14 had the opportunity to compete.

Officials who have been involved with surf lifesaving state championships for

close to four decades said they couldn’t recall worse conditions for a NSW junior state final.

Surf Life Saving NSW president Mr Tony Haven said, “This weekend has been very trying for everyone.”

“I’d like to thank the competitors and their parents for their patience and understanding given the program changes and split venues.”

Despite the driving rain and wind, Central Coast clubs fared well over the carnival, which was originally meant to be a three-day event, but finished up a condensed two-day program.

Narrowly missing out on top place for the second year in a row, was Avoca Beach SLSC, just six points behind the large Sydney Northern Beaches club Manly SLSC. The Flaherty family, who moved to the Coast in 2005, had by the end of the first day of competition collected three gold medals.

Owen Flaherty won the U10 boys beach sprint beating Manly’s Tyler Sully and Sam Braun from Bronte, and was part of the all age beach relay winning combination.

Owen has been training 15 to 20 hours a week over the summer and said he was determined to better his fifth in last year’s U9 sprint final.

“I knew I had had a lot of work to do,” he said.

Older brother Finn collected gold in the U12 board relay conducted at Terrigal, which was opened up as part of a safe contingency plan based on the atrocious weather and sea state at Ocean BeachUmina.

One brother opted for beach events and the other for water, and dad Greg said this allowed each to do well in their own discipline.

“We moved to Avoca in 2005 and the boys have been in nippers at Avoca Surf Life Saving Club ever since.

“The kids in our club are all good mates, they want

to win but in between there is good sportsmanship,” he said.

Owen’s heroes are Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Ky Hurst and older club mate and success story, Jake O’Brien.

Other junior Central Coast competitors made a solid impression at the NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships.

A number of competitors did host club Umina proud, including U13 superstar Mimosa Henderson, who convincingly took out the board race in trying conditions.

“Winning was a bit of a surprise, the conditions were very messy, but I have

been training very hard for this event.

“I didn’t really have the home advantage today because the conditions were so wild,” said Henderson.

Mimosa edged out close friend and fellow waterpolo teammate Jazmyn Rodwell from Terrigal, who secured the silver.

Up-and-coming competitor Lachlan Braddish, also from Umina, did well to secure gold in the U11 surf race and silver in the U11 ironman.

Brother Harry was impressive on the sand, winning silver in the U13 beach sprint.

submission techniques.

“Only his solid command of tachiwaza [throws] saw him secure a bronze medal.

“With his defence against shime waza becoming stronger, he also ventured in the Under-20s division and performed equally as well with a bronze medal.

“Caroline Hain had a full plate competing in three age divisions and managed a strong showing against some solid opponents.

“The three bronze medals didn’t reflect her great performance and how close she really got to a win in many instances.

“Often it takes quite

some time to work oneself back up into medal contention after changing age groups.

“But it is tremendous to see all Kido players repositioning themselves at this high level so quickwly,” said Acciari.

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Ibini nominated for Footballer of the Year award

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entral Coast Mariners attacker Bernie Ibini has been announced as the fifth nominee for the 2012-13 NAB Young Footballer of the Year award.

Ibini was voted as the most outstanding under 21 player for the month of February following standout performances in four matches.

Ibini returned to the Mariners following a trial stint in Belgium with Club Brugge in January, and has since produced a number of displays for his side.

He has helped the Mariners achieve two wins and a draw from four Hyundai A-League fixtures in February.

The Australian youth international netted a neat double in a 5-0 thumping of Wellington Phoenix at Bluetongue Stadium early in the month and backed his performance up with the Mariners’ only goal in their 2-1 defeat away to Perth Glory in round 21 of the

Hyundai A-League.

Ibini was also a key figure in the yellow and navy’s 6-2 triumph over Melbourne Victory in Gosford on Saturday, February 23.

Ibini described his pride in joining the four other nominees for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year prize, an award he was also nominated for last season.

“It’s good to be the second player nominated from the Mariners this year, I think it shows how well the coaching staff has done with the young boys,” said Ibini.

Ibini added that his January trial in Belgium had given him extra belief in his ability.

“The (Mariners) coaching staff have given me a lot of belief to go out and perform,” said Ibini.

“(But) I think going over there (to Belgium) was a great experience for me.

“For me it was a 10 out of 10 experience and it helped me to come back with a lot more confidence to show what I can do.”

Head of NAB Enterprise Sponsorship and Events Mr Tim Clarke said he was delighted to see the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award continue to unearth future stars of the game.

“We congratulate Bernie on his nomination and look forward to watching his development and growth on the football field in the years to come,” said Mr Clarke.

“As a supporter of the NAB Young Footballer of

the Year Award, NAB is proud to play an important role in identifying and rewarding tomorrow’s stars of football.

“We are also pleased to recognise Bernie’s junior club, Westfield Sports High in Fairfield and hope that the equipment pack provided will help the club continue developing the game at a local grassroots level,” said Mr Clarke.

The overall winner will receive a $10,000 personal investment portfolio, a NAB Private Client Manager to assist with a range of banking and financial services, and the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award.

To aid the development of future football stars NAB have donated a $3,000 equipment pack that will go to Bernie Ibini’s chosen junior football school, Westfield Sports High.

received an NAB Young Footballer of the Year nomination earlier this campaign.

Central Coast Mariners custodian Mathew Ryan won the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award in 2010-11 and 2011-12.

Former Mariner Tomas Rogic, now of Glasgow Celtic FC in Scotland,

Media release, 6 Mar 2013 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners Football Club

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he Central Coast Country Music Festival was held on the weekend of Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 10, at Memorial Park, The Entrance.

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$1M festival makes loss Gosford Council has been told that last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival made a loss of $3660, despite claims that it had generated a turnover of close to $1 million.

The council has decided to write to the festival organisers stating the sponsorship conditions have not been met.

It will ask why audited reports for last year’s Brisbane Water Oyster Festival had not been provided to Council as required by the sponsorship conditions.

It will ask why the Festival was run at a loss of $3660, rather than at a profit as required by sponsorship conditions, so that a minimum of 50 per cent of the profit could be used as seed funding for the following year.

It will inform the organisers that any future sponsorship would be conditional on providing information about last year’s event and a detailed proposal for future events.

The council also asked for information from its acting director

of community services.

It asked why the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival Report has only recorded part of the sponsorship provided by Council and whether there were any outstanding debts relating to the festival.

The report was considered in a confidential Council meeting last Tuesday, February 26.

The matter was discussed behind closed doors because the report contained “information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting or proposes to conduct business”.

In a media release to Peninsula News after the festival last year, organisers estimated that more than 30,000 people attended the festival on Sunday, November 11.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said that the festival generated a turnover of close to $1 million.

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Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott leading the march Photo: ValsPix

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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee held its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

The event commenced with the popular annual march down Mann St and culminated in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW

Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme,

Voiceless Women, also provided an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said she was “very proud” to march with local women to continue to advance the cause of gender equality in the community.

She said that the Labor Government had made great strides in bringing equality for women participating in workplaces around the country.

“We have funded a pay increase for 120,000 female community workers, we have introduced the Workplace Gender Equality Act, and we have made record investment for skills and education for women in non-traditional employment.

“The Labor Party has a long legacy of delivering policy to help advance the status of women, and I am proud to be an Australian today as we look to our female Prime Minister, and our female Governor-General as markers of how far we have come,” said Ms O’Neill.

However, Ms O’Neill said there was more work to be done.

“We must ensure that we continue to work hard

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The event had a line-up of over 90 of Australia’s country artists and performers at over 25 venues throughout Wyong Shire and Gosford City.

“This event is a wonderful boost for the local economy, said The Entrance Town Centre Management manager Mr Paul Barnes.

“Large numbers of visitors, both locally and from out of town, came to the region to attend the festival.

“We are delighted to welcome visitors to our town and the region each year for this event, which is now starting to rival other large Country Music Festivals in Australia.

“The festival, having celebrated its 13th year, is not only for our local community to enjoy but is beneficial to the local economy through job creation.

“Picture perfect weather for the entire three days saw huge crowds gather on the foreshore of The Entrance with venues

mostly fully booked throughout the weekend.

“Accommodation properties recorded

extremely high occupancy rates.

“Saturday featured Simply Bushed, the

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2013 Toyota Star Maker Winner Ms Kaylee Bell, Mr Craig Morrison, Camille and Stuie, Wolverines and Melinda Schneider.

“Other highlights of the weekend were the junior and senior

busking competitions which attracted record entries providing free entertainment throughout the township. “ A u d i e n c e s were thrilled with performances on the Sails Stage by Kristy

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osford Council’s Status of Women Committee will hold its annual International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday, March 8.

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James, Bryce Sainty, Liam Brew, Kelly Hope, Christie Lamb and the Brothers 3,” said Mr Barnes.

Despite the multiple program changes and the move of some water events to Terrigal, thousands of nippers aged eight to 14 had the opportunity to compete.

Officials who have been involved with surf lifesaving state championships for

close to four decades said they couldn’t recall worse conditions for a NSW junior state final.

Surf Life Saving NSW president Mr Tony Haven said, “This weekend has been very trying for everyone.”

“I’d like to thank the competitors and their parents for their patience and understanding given the program changes and split venues.”

Despite the driving rain and wind, Central Coast clubs fared well over the carnival, which was originally meant to be a three-day event, but finished up a condensed two-day program.

Narrowly missing out on top place for the second year in a row, was Avoca Beach SLSC, just six points behind the large Sydney Northern Beaches club Manly SLSC. The Flaherty family, who moved to the Coast in 2005, had by the end of the first day of competition collected three gold medals.

Owen Flaherty won the U10 boys beach sprint beating Manly’s Tyler Sully and Sam Braun from Bronte, and was part of the all age beach relay winning combination.

Owen has been training 15 to 20 hours a week over the summer and said he was determined to better his fifth in last year’s U9 sprint final.

“I knew I had had a lot of work to do,” he said.

Older brother Finn collected gold in the U12 board relay conducted at Terrigal, which was opened up as part of a safe contingency plan based on the atrocious weather and sea state at Ocean BeachUmina.

One brother opted for beach events and the other for water, and dad Greg said this allowed each to do well in their own discipline.

“We moved to Avoca in 2005 and the boys have been in nippers at Avoca Surf Life Saving Club ever since.

“The kids in our club are all good mates, they want

to win but in between there is good sportsmanship,” he said.

Owen’s heroes are Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Ky Hurst and older club mate and success story, Jake O’Brien.

Other junior Central Coast competitors made a solid impression at the NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships.

A number of competitors did host club Umina proud, including U13 superstar Mimosa Henderson, who convincingly took out the board race in trying conditions.

“Winning was a bit of a surprise, the conditions were very messy, but I have

been training very hard for this event.

“I didn’t really have the home advantage today because the conditions were so wild,” said Henderson.

Mimosa edged out close friend and fellow waterpolo teammate Jazmyn Rodwell from Terrigal, who secured the silver.

Up-and-coming competitor Lachlan Braddish, also from Umina, did well to secure gold in the U11 surf race and silver in the U11 ironman.

Brother Harry was impressive on the sand, winning silver in the U13 beach sprint.

The event will commence at 10am with the popular annual march down Mann St and will culminate in an official ceremony with entertainment and a barbecue in Kibble Park.

Status of Women Committee chairperson and Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Branch secretary Cr Vicki Scott said that the day honoured the achievements of women right around the world.

“International Women’s Day is a celebration of the powerful role of women in political, cultural and economic fields.

“This year’s theme, Voiceless Women, also provides an opportunity to highlight some of the issues women still face in our community,” Cr Scott said.

The Status of Women Committee is anticipating that this year’s event will be one of the most successful yet.

“Following the

The International Women’s Day March in Gosford in 2011 Photo: ValsPix

disappointment of having to cancel last year’s march due to bad weather, we are very much looking forward

to a bigger and brighter celebration this year.

“We have a great range of activities planned and are encouraging all local

community groups and residents to come and join the celebrations,” Cr Scott added.

March participants will

assemble at the corner of Burns Cres and Mann St at Gosford Railway Station at 8:45am.

Mann St from Gosford

Railway Station to Donnison St, including Beane St, will be closed to vehicular traffic between 10am and 10.30am.

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