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Rural residential development to be established in Jilliby yong Council has taken the first steps towards establishing two new rural residential developments in the area by referring two locations, west of the freeway, to the State Government’s Gateway review process.

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Council resolved to send the Jilliby Stage Two Development and Old Farm located on Old Maitland Rd to the State Government in what will be the first step in a spot rezoning process.

If the rezoning is successful, it could allow rural residential developments to proceed in both locations.

“There is a real need for this type of development in our Shire,” said Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“What these developments are about is giving people a choice of housing and we hope they will attract professionals like doctors to buy property and establish themselves in the area.

“There are rural residential developments at Matcham, Holgate and Pickett’s Valley that are full of professionals and executives on high wages but we don’t have anything like this in the Shire.

“As a Council, we have now taken the first step in having two locations rezoned for the purpose of establishing rural residential developments.

“There is demand for this type of land in the Shire but there’s a real shortage of it.

“The land which we are proposing to rezone

is not suitable for rural use, and would certainly help to provide more rate income for Council as well as help boost our local economy.

“All up, we are talking about a combined total of more than 600 hectares of land, divided into close to 500 lots ranging between one and three hectares.”

Jilliby Stage Two contains 355 hectares of land, which will be the potential home for 197 lots.

In addition, 76 hectares of land at this location is proposed to be set aside for conservation and drainage.

The Old Farm on Old Maitland Rd is located around 2km south of the F3 Tuggerah interchange.

It has been proposed to be rezoned into 270 lots in village zoning and 30 lots in environment living and conservation areas.

Developing both sites is expected to create in excess of 620 jobs over 10 years.

“We need a balance of housing around the Shire and, while this is at the top end of the market, we also approved a Granny Flat or Fonzie Flat at the same Council meeting,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“We are very conscious of creating housing that can cater for all budgets ranging from low cost,

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affordable granny flat style accommodation to these rural developments catering for highly paid professionals.”

Council also requested that the State Government’s Gateway Review Panel meet with the mayor and interested councillors prior to determining both rezoning requests.

“I am pleased the Department of Planning, under the current Government, is willing to look at this and potentially move it through the system,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“The process, and what we are trying to achieve, certainly has the unanimous support of this Council.”

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News A tree in Umina is still awaiting removal, nine months after it was scheduled for removal

by Gosford Council.

Peninsula facilities identified for solar hot water Three community facilities in the Peninsula area have been identified for five projects of 15 in a priority list to replace electric hot water systems with solar panels and heat pumps.

Ettalong’s senior citizens’ centre was identified as fourth priority on the list, while three Peninsula Leisure Centre systems identified as priorities nine, 10 and 11 and two systems on Patonga Camping Ground were placed at number 15 on the list.

In August last year, Council adopted an emissions reduction target of 20 per cent on 2010 emissions by 2025 as part of its Climate Change Mitigation Strategy.

Implementation of the Strategy is underway with projects designed to reduce Council’s emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy and direct abatement technologies.

Council’s water and sewer director Mr Rod Williams reported that one of the better opportunities identified in the strategy was to

replace electric hot water systems with solar and heat pump hot water systems.

“The solar hot water opportunity was assessed as having a potential to reduce Council’s emissions by 469 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per annum and deliver financial savings through reduced energy costs,” stated Mr Williams’ report.

Gosford Council has agreed to apply for the maximum amount of funding available from the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program which was announced late last year by the Federal Government.

The grant is for 60 per cent of the capital cost to install solar and heat pump hot water systems on community facilities.

A requirement of the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program is for Council to use local suppliers to undertake the installation works.

The program is a one off, noncompetitive grant with all eligible applications to be approved.

Gosford Council identified a total of 22 hot water systems at 16 different sites as appropriate for

replacement using this grant.

The maximum grant amount available is $61,000 with a required Council contribution of $40,667.

Mr Williams’ report stated that this would allow for the replacement of 13 to 22 hot water systems depending on the actual cost of replacement.

“The hot water systems identified for replacement have been prioritised based on asset age (oldest first) and hot water usage (high usage first) to maximise cost savings to Council.

“The Local Government Energy Efficiency Program provides a cost effective opportunity to replace old fossil fuel powered hot water systems with new low emissions hot water systems.

“The Local Government Energy Efficiency Program is estimated to reduce energy costs by approximately $13,000 per annum.

“The simple payback based on Council’s cash, project management and contingency contribution is 4.6 years.”

Gosford Council Agenda, WAT.13, 26 Mar 2013

The tree was initially brought to the attention of Council in 2010 by a resident of Harold St. “At the time, the tree was assessed as being in a satisfactory condition,” said Gosford Council’s maintenance coordinator Mr Mark Smith.

“In June 2011, the resident at 5 Harold St complained that the tree was dangerous and it was inspected immediately.

“The tree was found to have some upper canopy decay and was subsequently approved for removal.

“As for each tree works request, the tree is assessed using certain safety criteria and then given a ranking to determine a timeframe for removal.

“The tree in question was scheduled to be removed within 12 months.

“After further requests, the customer was recently advised that the tree was now scheduled for removal by the end of April.

“This is still the case, although that is qualified as being subject to availability of resources and weather conditions,” said Mr Smith.

Mr Smith also said that at the time of the original notification, the

customer was given the standard advice that: “Council is unable to provide a specific date as to when works will be undertaken as all works are subject to availability of funding and resources taking into account storms and/or other urgent works.”

Mr Smith said given the number of tree work applications and the list of trees assessed to be removed, Council prioritised all tree removals to ensure urgent works were carried out first.

“The local government area is also subject to severe storms that cause tree damage and branch drop, sometimes blocking roads and damaging other vital services,” said Mr Smith.

“This work is a priority and does impact on the planned works program.

“Unfortunately, resources do not allow all trees to be attended to immediately and some trees may not be attended to within the nominated time frame.

“Council is currently reviewing how it addresses the many requests it receives for tree works from residents and it hopes to be able to reduce response times in the future,” said Mr Smith.

Kaitlin Watts, 28 Mar 2013 Interviewee: Mark Smith, Gosford Council

Solar pool heating is completed Gosford Council has been told that the installation of solar pool heating has been completed at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams’ report to Council on Tuesday, March 26, stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre was one of Council’s top 10 energy using sites.

The project involved the installation of solar thermal collectors on the Centre’s roof which provide the primary source of heat, with heat pumps and gas used as a backup.

“The cost savings are estimated to be approximately $54,000 per annum giving the project a 2.6 year simple payback.

“The project is also estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 139 tonnes CO2-equivalent per annum,” he wrote.

Mr Williams stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre building management system and heat pump control upgrade was currently underway and would involve the installation of improved pool temperature probes to control the pool heat pumps.

The project is expected to reduce overheating, saving approximately 10 to 15 per cent on energy.

Council also has completed a number of projects across the whole local government area such as improving streetlight efficiency, improving its carbon and energy management system, a public lighting efficiency trial, a revolving energy fund and a community energy efficiency program.

Gosford Council Agenda, WAT.12, 26 Mar 2013

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yong Council has taken the first steps towards establishing two new rural residential developments in the area by referring two locations, west of the freeway, to the State Government’s Gateway review process.

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on the commitments we make and we need to let this be the indicator of our success.

As part of its campaign, Council staff have determined 808 development applications worth over $135 million in the past six months.

"These developments

indicate that investor confidence is alive and well in Gosford City; things are looking up," said Mr Anderson.

Mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the developments illustrated "that confidence is returning to the Gosford CBD and that Council's CBD strategy is starting to

show results".

"We know the community needs to see things changing to fully support the Open for Business initiative and we hope they can see the changes this campaign brings.

"It's an easy thing to talk positively about where we live and that is the first step

in the right direction," said mayor Cr McKinna.

Mr Anderson has also thanked previous Councils for providing a strong foundation as the platform for moving forward.

"Hopefully we can build on the relationships established by the previous Council and work together in realising the aspirations of our community.

"This campaign isn't about me, or about Council, it is about our entire community coming together to revitalise, rebrand and re-emerge as leaders to make Gosford a major competitor on a regional, national and international scale," said Mr Anderson.

Mr Anderson also pledged Council's support to the latest proposal for the Gosford Waterfront development.

"Council is happy with the latest proposal for the redevelopment of Gosford Waterfront as it allows each stage to be managed in consultation with affected parties and the broader community.

"It is exciting to all of us that things are happening on the Gosford Waterfront and across the Gosford CBD; finally we are beginning to see changes for the better in our city, said Mr Anderson.

Media Release, 8 APR 2013 Gosford Council

Council resolved to send the Jilliby Stage Two Development and Old Farm located on Old Maitland Rd to the State Government in what will be the first step in a spot rezoning process.

If the rezoning is successful, it could allow rural residential developments to proceed in both locations.

“There is a real need for this type of development in our Shire,” said Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“What these developments are about is giving people a choice of housing and we hope they will attract professionals like doctors to buy property and establish themselves in the area.

“There are rural residential developments at Matcham, Holgate and Pickett’s Valley that are full of professionals and executives on high wages but we don’t have anything like this in the Shire.

“As a Council, we have now taken the first step in having two locations rezoned for the purpose of establishing rural residential developments.

“There is demand for this type of land in the Shire but there’s a real shortage of it.

“The land which we are proposing to rezone

is not suitable for rural use, and would certainly help to provide more rate income for Council as well as help boost our local economy.

“All up, we are talking about a combined total of more than 600 hectares of land, divided into close to 500 lots ranging between one and three hectares.”

Jilliby Stage Two contains 355 hectares of land, which will be the potential home for 197 lots.

In addition, 76 hectares of land at this location is proposed to be set aside for conservation and drainage.

The Old Farm on Old Maitland Rd is located around 2km south of the F3 Tuggerah interchange.

It has been proposed to be rezoned into 270 lots in village zoning and 30 lots in environment living and conservation areas.

Developing both sites is expected to create in excess of 620 jobs over 10 years.

“We need a balance of housing around the Shire and, while this is at the top end of the market, we also approved a Granny Flat or Fonzie Flat at the same Council meeting,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“We are very conscious of creating housing that can cater for all budgets ranging from low cost,

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affordable granny flat style accommodation to these rural developments catering for highly paid professionals.”

Council also requested that the State Government’s Gateway Review Panel meet with the mayor and interested councillors prior to determining both rezoning requests.

“I am pleased the Department of Planning, under the current Government, is willing to look at this and potentially move it through the system,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“The process, and what we are trying to achieve, certainly has the unanimous support of this Council.”

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ew regional sport and recreation facilities are being considered for land on South Tacoma Rd in Tuggerah following an agreement made

by Wyong Council to proceed with the compulsory acquisition of Crown land in the area.

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Councillors said they felt that the area was in great need of a quality sporting and recreation complex and the more quickly Council moved to secure the land, the sooner funding could be sourced to deliver an outcome for the community.

The Crown requires some lots to be compensated at market value and Council agreed that it would compensate the Crown at market value as determined by the Valuer General for lots where this was required.

Council has been in discussions with Crown Lands Division concerning the possible transfer of the land, located near the Pioneer Dairy, to Council for the purpose of pursuing the public benefit development

Media release, 3 Apr 2013 Wyong Council Media

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of the site as a sporting precinct.

The Crown Lands Division suggested that it would consider allowing Council to acquire the property for nominal consideration.

It is the usual policy of the Crown Lands Division to allow Council to acquire Crown Land by compulsory process and, where agreement on the amount of compensation had been reached, compulsory acquisition would proceed pursuant to Section 30 of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act. The site is identified as a suitable location for development of a sports precinct with part of the site also developed as a commercial precinct.

According to Council, the proposal for a commercial precinct was on the basis that the whole area was not required for the sports precinct and that the return from the commercial precinct would offset some of the development costs of the sports precinct.

Acquiring the land is the first step and development will only proceed with State funding to a level suitable for Council to invest.

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he annual Seniors Week Concert was held on Thursday, March 21, at the Ettalong Leisure and Learning Centre.

Class of 2013 (absent Tori Pendergast, Jai Opetaia, Alex Fitch & Brittany Tait)

ighteen athletes were announced as recipients of the Donnica Clarke Foundation sporting scholarship at a function in Mingara on Wednesday, March 27.

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Kevin Moore and Jamie Carr were selected in athletics while Riley Mackay

was selected in barefoot skiing, Joshua Barty in Australian rules, Joshua English and Jai Opetaia in boxing, Alexandra Fitch in snowboarding and Jai McNamara and Brittany Tait in water polo.

Jack Moyes and Jack Waddell were selected in surf lifesaving while Timothy Schofield was selected in royal lifesaving

(pool rescue) and surf lifesaving, Travis Smedley in cycling, Zac Stolz in golf, Riley Fitzsimmons in surf lifesaving and kayaking, Nicola McDermott in athletics (high jump), Jake O’Brien in surf lifesaving and OZTAG and Victoria Pendergast in paralympic snow sports and surf lifesaving.

This year’s scholarships

took the total to 74 annual scholarships awarded over the past five years.

This totalled $115,500 in payments to 41 Central Coast athletes from 22 different sports during the period since the Foundation commenced.

The Foundation’s major Gala dinner fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 3, at Mingara.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said she was happy to host the Seniors Week Concert again this year with Chris King.

“This is always such a wonderful day out, and this year was bigger than ever,” said Ms O’Neill.

The 200 guests enjoyed local musical acts and performances, as well as a complimentary lunch.

The contributions of long-serving community volunteers were also

recognised with an awards presentation.

Three local Vietnam Veterans were presented with awards by Patricia Amphlett, also known as Little Patty.

The veterans, Alan Ball, Jack Chalker and Pat Bright, have all been members of the Vietnam Veterans’ Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia Gosford City Sub-Branch for over a decade each and have spent those years working to help other veterans on the Central Coast.

The Sub-Branch has a Drop-in Centre on the corner of Beach

St and Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong, where diggers from all theatres of war and peacekeeping, in which the ADF was involved, can receive assistance with their pension applications and welfare assistance for themselves and their families.

“The concert is not just about having a good time, it is a wonderful opportunity to come together to recognise the great work of so many that work tirelessly in our community and often don’t get the recognition they deserve,” said Ms O’Neill.

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Mr Anderson said the campaign was about increasing efficiency and accountability and making it easy to do business in Gosford.

"Since beginning in my role as general manager earlier this year, I have come to see the great potential in Gosford City," said Mr Anderson.

"As a community, we must seize the opportunities that exist to help our region thrive and prosper, actively seeking out prospects for economic sustainability.

"Making ourselves an attractive area for investment and growth must begin with improvements within our organisation.

"We need to become a more accessible council to prospective investors and more importantly to our residents who utilise our services day to day.

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$9,410 presented to Benevolent Society at Watanobbi inister for Sport and Recreation Mr Graham Annesley presented the Benevolent Society at Watanobbi with a cheque for $9,410 on Thursday, April 4, as part of the Participation

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Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said he welcomed the grant.

“The recipients in this program will have access to subsidised sporting and recreation activities as part of a negotiated support program that will have ongoing support and monitoring by the community workers, and will be based at the Gorokan-Lake Haven Community Hub,” said Mr Webber.

Sports supported by the grant include surfing at Lakes Beach delivered by Lakes Beach Surf Club, swimming at Toukley Aquatic Centre, netball, soccer, and multi-sport skills at Lakehaven, little athletics at Warnervale and tennis at Toukley for

people in the Gorokan, Kanwal and Lake Haven area.

“Centrelink have identified 600 jobless families in the Gorokan, Lake Haven and San Remo area,” said Mr Webber.

“These families have extremely limited resources available to participate in health promoting sport and recreation activities.

“During community c o n s u l t a t i o n s with families and organisations, it has become evident many families are not able to participate in sporting activities due to high registration and uniform costs, lack of sporting activities and lack of

transport," said Mr Webber.

The project forms part of a range of strategies delivered by The Benevolent Society in the Wyong LGA within a holistic coordinated service delivery framework building on the inherent strengths within families.

“The delivery of this project within this wider support framework enables more sustainable outcomes for the family including ongoing engagement in their selected sport and recreation activities,” said Mr Webber.

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n elderly Sydney man suffered a critical head injury when he fell on concrete stairs at Yarramalong on Monday, April 8.

.The man’s wife found him at the Leewood Cl holiday house shortly after 9am and called ambulance paramedics when his condition deteriorated.

A m b u l a n c e paramedics alerted CareFlight’s rapidresponse trauma team to the man’s plight with

the helicopter landing in a nearby cricket oval minutes later.

The CareFlight doctor, teamed with ambulance paramedics, treated the 82-year-old man and placed him in an induced coma.

He was flown by CareFlight to Westmead Hospital on full life

New financial policies for Council y o n g Council has adopted a new Debt Recover Policy to help further reduce debt to benchmark levels, while also introducing a new Hardship Policy to help vulnerable residents who owe Council money.

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Council has engaged with outstanding debtors to reduce its debt from 7.12% in 2011 to 6.29%

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The Division of Local Government recommends a rates outstanding ratio of 5%.

Wyong Council has adopted the new Debt

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Wyong Council also adopted the new Hardship Policy to help identify, support and safeguard individuals who owe money to Council yet are suffering from genuine financial hardship.

Council levies approximately $181 million in rates and charges annually to fund facilities and services for the community.

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New tree policy to make it easier for residents yong Council’s new tree policy has come into effect and is designed to make it easier for residents to remove potentially dangerous or problem trees in an effort to protect properties from damage.

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“We were getting a lot of reports regarding damage to public and private property arising from inappropriate tree species growing too close to structures,” said Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“There was a clear need to reduce some of the public’s fears in relation to trees and the obvious and most practical thing we could do as a Council was remove the requirements for unnecessary approvals which simply took up staff time, and left residents waiting.”

The adopted amendment to Council’s tree policy now enables the removal of non-

significant tree species within six metres of an approved structure in residential areas, or 12m of an approved structure in non-residential areas, with trees able to be removed without formal Council consent, with permission of the land owner.

Residents must ensure the trees are correctly identified prior to removal.

Trees identified in the DCP as significant species such as protected native plants, threatened species, and keystone species, which provide food or habitat for native fauna or trees of cultural significance, still cannot be removed without an

application for Council consent.

Council’s amended tree policy also identifies all exotic or non-native trees as having undesirable characteristics, which means that unless they are identified in Council’s DCP as being a significant species, such as Norfolk Island Pines, they can be removed from any location with the permission of the land owner without a formal application to Council.

Trees that are located beyond the six metre and 12m distance will still be considered for removal

by Council, although a tree works application

will need to be submitted.

“I have no doubt these newly adopted guidelines will make it easier for residents to deal with problem or potentially dangerous trees on their land,” said Cr Eaton.

“Trees are a wonderful feature of our natural environment, but the last thing we want is a tragedy on our hands or people being forced to pay thousands of dollars in repair bills because a tree has fallen on their home.

“These new guidelines should allay resident’s fears about dangerous and problematic trees, and let them know there are options available to them that make it easier to protect their properties.”

Media release, 5 Apr 2013 Wyong Council Media

Proposed civic hub in the north proposal for a civic hub to deliver services from three levels of government in the north of the Shire is in the pipeline, with Council formalising support for the concept at its meeting on Wednesday, March 27.

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Council has requested a report from staff on the options and possible timelines for the project.

The aim of the civic

hub would be to improve access to core Council and other Government services by providing them in one location to

northern residents.

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services such as face-toface customer service, seniors and youth services, e-library and cafe, ranger services, community support services and animal care support.

It was recognised that this would be a complex project that would involve significant negotiation and partnerships and may require a staged delivery approach.

Council resolved to confirm its recent strategic workshop discussions and its service standards review outcomes to improve the Shire’s northern access to core Council services through a progressive service delivery model of northern areas Civic Hub. Council Agenda, 27 Mar 2013 Item 7.2, Wyong Council Agenda

Work starts on $2.5 million stabilisation project for Wyong River yong Council has started work on a $2.5 million project to stabilise a stream bank on Wyong River, just off Alison Rd.

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The project is funded jointly by Council and the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative.

“This is a major project aimed at minimising erosion to protect the nearby roadway, and stopping sediment from entering into Tuggerah Lakes,” said Council’s director of infrastructure and operations Mr Greg McDonald.

“The work will greatly benefit the community by providing long term stability to Alison Rd, whilst also helping our environment courtesy of mitigating further erosion at the site.”

There will be two stages to the work, the first of which is currently underway.

Stage one involves the installation of steel piles into the river, with a rock wall backfill to help stabilise approximately 150m of river bank near the junction to Porters Creek.

This stage will be

completed by contractors.

Stage two will be completed by Council and involves the continued construction of a rock wall at the top of the bank, new fencing and landscaping.

“This site is important because of its location below the Mardi weir which means sediment that has been eroded from this location could easily make its way into our Lakes,” said Mr McDonald.

“The continued erosion isn’t just threatening the lake, it’s also adjacent to a busy road and the area also contains important communications infrastructure.”

Also contributing to the project costs are Next gen, who own an optical fibre cable at the location which is under threat from serious erosion.

Weather permitting, the entire job is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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Residents speak on Council's Draft Local Environmental Plan yong Shire residents were able to have their say on Council’s Draft Local Environmental Plan at an independently facilitated meeting held at Council’s Civic Centre on Tuesday,

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Almost 40 residents and business leaders nominated to speak on topics such as the proposed land reclassification, the environment and Council’s concept for a regional airport.

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said it was pleasing to see residents taking an interest in their area and putting their thoughts and proposals forward.

“These are people who have gone over the document while it has been on exhibition, and many have also put in submissions which will all be taken into account,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“This independently facilitated meeting gave the public a real chance to publically air their views, and give a voice to their submissions.

“Many of these people feel they will be affected in some way or another by certain aspects of the draft LEP, while others were positive about what we have proposed to take

the Shire forward over the next 20 years.

“Everyone is entitled to an opinion and this is all part of living in a democracy and giving the public a chance to have their say on these important documents.”

Council’s new director of land management Mr Jari Ihalainen said Council would take resident’s views into account in the final report to Council, particularly in regard to land reclassification.

“It was clear some residents have a number of concerns, even fears, about potential land rezoning and reclassification,” said Mr Ihalainen.

“Council will continue to speak to these residents and discuss their concerns and provide them with the right information to digest.

“The proposed changes in land classifications and rezoning will help provide more efficient and costeffective management of Council land as well as

stimulate development and employment opportunities,” said Mr Ihalainen.

There was support for Council’s regional airport concept, particularly from Central Coast Tourism chief executive Ms Robyne Abernethy who addressed the hearing.

Ms Abernethy said the Central Coast needed the airport in order for the region to keep pace and stay ahead of its competitors.

“The Central Coast visitor economy is an $800 million industry,” said Ms Abernethy.

“Last year, we had 1.3 million overnight visitors and 3.8 million day trippers.

“This creates a flow on effect right through the economy.

“We must make it easier for consumers to get to us and open up our access to new markets such as interstate.

“The airport will help drive investment in the region and

open up employment opportunities and the more visitors we get, the more opportunity there is for our youth to be employed.”

There were concerns, particularly from the Community Environment Network, that the environment was not being adequately protected.

One speaker said: “Any land on which endangered ecological communities

are identified should automatically be removed from the list of lands being considered for new classification.”

Concern was also expressed about the possible impact of zone changes on farming and extractive businesses, while another speaker was concerned the draft DLEP may significantly boost environmental land at the expense of private landholdings on which

businesses can operate.

All submissions, and concerns raised publically will be included in a final report to Council on May 8.

On this date, Council will decide on whether to adopt or amend the LEP, before it is forwarded to the State Government for gazettal.

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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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The Central Coast Cancer Centre encompasses new radiotherapy and expanded chemotherapy facilities at Gosford Hospital, as well as a satellite clinic and day oncology unit at Wyong Hospital.

Patients will be able to receive the full spectrum of cancer services including intensive treatment, prevention, screening, palliative care and support care.

The $38.6 million project was made possible by a $28.6 million contribution from the Australian Government’s Health and Hospitals Fund and $10 million from the NSW Government.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill opened the centre and was joined

by Health Minister Ms Jillian Skinner, Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence.

“The service will provide high quality and efficient cancer treatment such as radiotherapy services featuring a state of the art CT scanner and two linear

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Open for business osford Council has launched a new campaign which general manager Mr Paul Anderson said would change the way business is done in Gosford City.

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Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber, Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence, Minister for Health Ms Jillian Skinner, Cancer Voices representative Ms Kathy Smith, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Candles representative Ms Lyn Smith, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Cancer services director Dr Campbell Tiley and Central Coast Local Health District chair Mr Paul Tonkin at the Cancer Centre ribbon cutting

accelerators providing pinpoint accuracy during treatment,” said Ms Skinner.

“The two linear accelerators will have the capacity to treat close to 800 patients each year,” she said.

Mr Hartcher said, “The new centre will include an area for professional development to educate the local workforce including teaching, training and research; a very important feature in an age of rapidly advancing technology, new drugs and improved treatment methods”.

Mr Holstein said, “The facility will also feature

an information centre for patients, carers and staff, provided through a partnership arrangement with the Cancer Council”.

Ms O’Neill said patients, families, and the local health community had been crying out for local cancer treatment for nearly 20 years.

“Cancer patients on the Coast will now have access to cancer services of the highest standard right here in our region, reducing the need to suffer the pain and indignity of traveling to Sydney or Newcastle.

“Having bulk billed treatment services here on

the Coast will also mean that patients and their families won’t need to make the tough decision to mortgage their homes or get a loan to pay for private treatment.

“All Australians with cancer should have access to the right care, close to their homes and loved ones, irrespective of where they live or their social circumstances.

“I commend the work of Kathy Smith of Cancer Voices, Lyn Smith from the Candles Cancer Support Group, as well as Paul Tonkin and Matt Hanrahan from Gosford Hospital for

their hard work in lobbying successive State and Federal Government to ensure that our locals have access to this vital service,” Ms O’Neill said.

The Central Coast Cancer Centre includes three radiotherapy bunkers, two linear accelerators, radiotherapy planning and support areas, expansion of chemotherapy treatment spaces from 10 to 15, patient consultation areas, waiting and reception spaces, multi-disciplinary consulting rooms, cancer patient information and support services for patients, carers and

clinicians, refurbishment of existing space to accommodate multidisciplinary consulting accommodation at Wyong including waiting and reception functions and a range of associated treatment and planning equipment including one computed tomography (CT) scanner.

Media Release, 24 Mar 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP Media Release, 25 Mar 2013 Terry Hayes, Northern Sydney Central Coast Health

Mr Anderson said the campaign was about increasing efficiency and accountability and making it easy to do business in Gosford.

"Since beginning in my role as general manager earlier this year, I have come to see the great potential in Gosford City," said Mr Anderson.

"As a community, we must seize the opportunities that exist to help our region thrive and prosper, actively seeking out prospects for economic sustainability.

"Making ourselves an attractive area for investment and growth must begin with improvements within our organisation.

"We need to become a more accessible council to prospective investors and more importantly to our residents who utilise our services day to day.

In line with increasing efficiency within the community, Council has adopted a new organisational structure.

"We need to change the way we do business," said Mr Anderson.

"At this point, we have

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relocated business units so that we are a whole heap easier to do business with.

"We need to align our economic outcomes to have the development of our community.

"We need to change our culture and public perception.

"We need to deliver

on the commitments we make and we need to let this be the indicator of our success.

As part of its campaign, Council staff have determined 808 development applications worth over $135 million in the past six months.

"These developments

indicate that investor confidence is alive and well in Gosford City; things are looking up," said Mr Anderson.

Mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the developments illustrated "that confidence is returning to the Gosford CBD and that Council's CBD strategy is starting to

show results".

"We know the community needs to see things changing to fully support the Open for Business initiative and we hope they can see the changes this campaign brings.

"It's an easy thing to talk positively about where we live and that is the first step

in the right direction," said mayor Cr McKinna.

Mr Anderson has also thanked previous Councils for providing a strong foundation as the platform for moving forward.

"Hopefully we can build on the relationships established by the previous Council and work together in realising the aspirations of our community.

"This campaign isn't about me, or about Council, it is about our entire community coming together to revitalise, rebrand and re-emerge as leaders to make Gosford a major competitor on a regional, national and international scale," said Mr Anderson.

Mr Anderson also pledged Council's support to the latest proposal for the Gosford Waterfront development.

"Council is happy with the latest proposal for the redevelopment of Gosford Waterfront as it allows each stage to be managed in consultation with affected parties and the broader community.

"It is exciting to all of us that things are happening on the Gosford Waterfront and across the Gosford CBD; finally we are beginning to see changes for the better in our city, said Mr Anderson.

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Police attempting to identify woman found floating in river olice are appealing for public assistance to identify a woman whose body was discovered in the river at The Entrance on Sunday, March 31.

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Stolen pushbike possibly linked to crime scenes

olice have arrested a man and established nine separate crime scenes across the Shire following the death of two people at Killarney Vale on Friday, March 29.

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At approximately 8:30pm, police and paramedics attended a residence in Playford Ave, Killarney Vale, where they found the bodies of 55-year-old Mr Paul Edward Breen and his 45-year-old partner Ms Felicia Crawford.

A short time later, police arrested a 25-yearold man at an industrial estate in Enterprise Dr, Berkeley Vale.

The man was taken to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with their murder.

The man was refused bail and is next due to appear at Wyong Local Court on Wednesday,

June 19.

Strike Force Gathercole was established by Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command to investigate the homicides, as well as a number of other incidents including carjacking’s, crashes and an assault that are linked to the incident.

The nine crime scenes were established at locations across the Tuggerah Lakes Command on the evening of the deaths from Gorokan to Killarney Vale.

Police are interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed or

have information about any of these incidents.

In particular, investigators have urged anyone who may have had a pushbike stolen around this time in the Gorokan area to come forward.

The bicycle is described as being a white lady’s Loline model.

Anyone with information about this incident should call detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Just before 12:30pm, emergency services were called to the river at Picnic Point Reserve after a member of the public saw a body floating.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and retrieved the body.

The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are not considered

suspicious, however, police are still attempting to identify her.

The woman has been described as being aged in her late 60s or early 70s and of slim build.

She was wearing navy pants, a white knitted jumper and a black jacket with a fur-lined hood.

She was also wearing white slippers and had a

silver Cannon watch on her left wrist.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Inquiries continue into single vehicle fatality at Ourimbah olice are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal single vehicle crash at Ourimbah on Friday, April 5.

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Shortly before 8:30pm, a utility was travelling along Brush Rd, Ourimbah, when it left the roadway and collided with a power pole.

Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and NSW

Ambulance Paramedics responded to the incident.

The male driver died at the scene.

No one else was in the vehicle at the time.

Police are seeking public assistance as they conduct inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information that might assist investigators is urged to contact The Entrance Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Tree awaits removal, nine months later A tree in Umina is still awaiting removal, nine months after it was scheduled for removal

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Foreshore work to start in May The Oyster Eating Competition at a previous Brisbane Water Oyster Festival

$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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Work to upgrade the Ettalong foreshore will start in May, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has been told.

Almost $5 million is to be allocated from a variety of sources for the work.

Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “Gosford Council attended the Chamber AGM and confirmed that the upgrade of the Ettalong foreshore would kick off in May this year.

“A total of $5 million would be spent on the works which includes the $2 million promised by the Federal Government prior to the last

Federal Election,” said Mr Wales.

“While the delays to the project have been frustrating, the $5 million funding is good news with a combination of Council, State and Federal funds being made available,” said Mr Wales.

“The Chamber had been previously advised that work would commence in August 2012 and then again in March 2013.

“The project will include the upgrading and reclamation works along Ferry Reserve between Beach St and Bangalow St, upgrading of Lance Webb Reserve including the bicycle and pedestrian link from the

ferry wharf to Picnic Pde and major beach renourishment works which will restore Ettalong Beach to a 15 metre width.

“These works are a culmination of nearly 18 years of lobbying by the Peninsula Chamber to have the foreshore upgraded so that the area can once again attract visitors to Ettalong and boost the local economy.

“We are also delighted that Council may also allocate an additional $2.4 million towards the much needed revetment wall along Lance Webb Reserve that will finally repair the severe erosion in this area.

“This is important and vital investment in the local community would demonstrate Council’s commitment to boosting the fortunes of the Ettalong Beach town centre.

“Council is also proposing a new café-restaurant building on the proposed reclamation area at the end of Beach St which is due to go out for public comment on March 13.

“While this is inconsistent with what the Chamber envisaged as part of the plan of management, we recognise that it is an important piece of infrastructure that has the potential to raise revenue for the ongoing upkeep of the foreshore reserve,”

said Mr Wales.

“We will be keen to look at the proposal and how it fits within the management plan and gauge how it may further activate the foreshore area”.

“Overall, the funding announcements are welcome news to the Chamber and the local business community and we look forward to the work commencing in May,” said Mr Wales.

Media Release, 12 Mar 2013 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Patonga plan placed on exhibition Gosford Council has placed the Draft Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management on public exhibition on Saturday, March 16.

The document will remain on public exhibition for 28 days and Council will accept submissions for 42 days from the date it was placed on exhibition.

Council will adopt the tabled documents should no submissions be received that a comprise significant objection to the Draft Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management.

Should significant objections be received, a further report will be prepared for the Council detailing submissions received.

Gosford Council’s director city services Mr Stephen Glen said in his report to Council that Patonga Crown Reserves contained public lands that provided social, recreational, environmental and economic values that had the potential to provide a range of conservation and tourism based experiences.

“The draft Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management will facilitate how these goals can be achieved, whilst simultaneously aiming to protect the unique character of the coastal village.”

Mr Glen’s report stated that the core principles of the Plan of Management were to ensure that the essential character of the area was maintained and strengthened in a sustainable manner, and to improve the condition of, and community

access to, public areas, particularly the foreshore.

They were also to address issues of public risk and safety, to manage heritage items, to manage increased demands on accommodation and commercial opportunities.

Other aims were to address the adequate provision of car parking, to promote the features of the area so that they may be fairly enjoyed by all members of the community and to prevent the degradation of Crown Land caused by inappropriate or over use.

In 2006, the Department of Lands provided funding for the preparation of a Plan of Management for Patonga Caravan and Camping Area which has been in progress since February 2007.

In December 2007, Council was approached by the then NSW

Department of Lands requesting that the Draft Plan of Management for the Caravan and Camping Area be incorporated into a Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management.

Due to significant time constraints in the preparation of the overarching Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management, it was decided that the Draft Patonga Caravan and Camping Area Plan of Management be placed on public exhibition in June 2008 given its prominent foreshore location, crown land assessment, and popularity amongst both visitors and local residents.

In May 2009, after review of the submissions received and further advancement of the Patonga Crown Reserves and Dark Corner Cottages Crown Lands Plan of Management,

it was decided that the amendments would need to go back out on public exhibition.

The outcomes of community consultation led to the development of management objectives which included the protection of the scenic value and ecologically sustainable limits of the Land, improvements to access and circulation, continuance and improvement of public and park amenities and recreational amenities, provision of security through improved vehicular access and increased security surveillance, promotion of the area as a family friendly caravan and camping area and recreational area and recognition of the significance and history of the land in any future management options.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.8, 5 Mar 2013

Peninsula facilities identified for solar hot water Three community facilities in the Peninsula area have been identified for five projects of 15 in a priority list to replace electric hot water systems with solar panels and heat pumps.

Ettalong’s senior citizens’ centre was identified as fourth priority on the list, while three Peninsula Leisure Centre systems identified as priorities nine, 10 and 11 and two systems on Patonga Camping Ground were placed at number 15 on the list.

In August last year, Council adopted an emissions reduction target of 20 per cent on 2010 emissions by 2025 as part of its Climate Change Mitigation Strategy.

Implementation of the Strategy is underway with projects designed to reduce Council’s emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy and direct abatement technologies.

Council’s water and sewer director Mr Rod Williams reported that one of the better opportunities identified in the strategy was to

replace electric hot water systems with solar and heat pump hot water systems.

“The solar hot water opportunity was assessed as having a potential to reduce Council’s emissions by 469 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per annum and deliver financial savings through reduced energy costs,” stated Mr Williams’ report.

Gosford Council has agreed to apply for the maximum amount of funding available from the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program which was announced late last year by the Federal Government.

The grant is for 60 per cent of the capital cost to install solar and heat pump hot water systems on community facilities.

A requirement of the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program is for Council to use local suppliers to undertake the installation works.

The program is a one off, noncompetitive grant with all eligible applications to be approved.

Gosford Council identified a total of 22 hot water systems at 16 different sites as appropriate for

replacement using this grant.

The maximum grant amount available is $61,000 with a required Council contribution of $40,667.

Mr Williams’ report stated that this would allow for the replacement of 13 to 22 hot water systems depending on the actual cost of replacement.

“The hot water systems identified for replacement have been prioritised based on asset age (oldest first) and hot water usage (high usage first) to maximise cost savings to Council.

“The Local Government Energy Efficiency Program provides a cost effective opportunity to replace old fossil fuel powered hot water systems with new low emissions hot water systems.

“The Local Government Energy Efficiency Program is estimated to reduce energy costs by approximately $13,000 per annum.

“The simple payback based on Council’s cash, project management and contingency contribution is 4.6 years.”

Gosford Council Agenda, WAT.13, 26 Mar 2013

The tree was initially brought to the attention of Council in 2010 by a resident of Harold St. “At the time, the tree was assessed as being in a satisfactory condition,” said Gosford Council’s maintenance coordinator Mr Mark Smith.

“In June 2011, the resident at 5 Harold St complained that the tree was dangerous and it was inspected immediately.

“The tree was found to have some upper canopy decay and was subsequently approved for removal.

“As for each tree works request, the tree is assessed using certain safety criteria and then given a ranking to determine a timeframe for removal.

“The tree in question was scheduled to be removed within 12 months.

“After further requests, the customer was recently advised that the tree was now scheduled for removal by the end of April.

“This is still the case, although that is qualified as being subject to availability of resources and weather conditions,” said Mr Smith.

Mr Smith also said that at the time of the original notification, the

customer was given the standard advice that: “Council is unable to provide a specific date as to when works will be undertaken as all works are subject to availability of funding and resources taking into account storms and/or other urgent works.”

Mr Smith said given the number of tree work applications and the list of trees assessed to be removed, Council prioritised all tree removals to ensure urgent works were carried out first.

“The local government area is also subject to severe storms that cause tree damage and branch drop, sometimes blocking roads and damaging other vital services,” said Mr Smith.

“This work is a priority and does impact on the planned works program.

“Unfortunately, resources do not allow all trees to be attended to immediately and some trees may not be attended to within the nominated time frame.

“Council is currently reviewing how it addresses the many requests it receives for tree works from residents and it hopes to be able to reduce response times in the future,” said Mr Smith.

Kaitlin Watts, 28 Mar 2013 Interviewee: Mark Smith, Gosford Council

Solar pool heating is completed Gosford Council has been told that the installation of solar pool heating has been completed at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams’ report to Council on Tuesday, March 26, stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre was one of Council’s top 10 energy using sites.

The project involved the installation of solar thermal collectors on the Centre’s roof which provide the primary source of heat, with heat pumps and gas used as a backup.

“The cost savings are estimated to be approximately $54,000 per annum giving the project a 2.6 year simple payback.

“The project is also estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 139 tonnes CO2-equivalent per annum,” he wrote.

Mr Williams stated that the Peninsula Leisure Centre building management system and heat pump control upgrade was currently underway and would involve the installation of improved pool temperature probes to control the pool heat pumps.

The project is expected to reduce overheating, saving approximately 10 to 15 per cent on energy.

Council also has completed a number of projects across the whole local government area such as improving streetlight efficiency, improving its carbon and energy management system, a public lighting efficiency trial, a revolving energy fund and a community energy efficiency program.

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On the beat

Police civilian charged with firearm offences NSW Police Force civilian employee from Berkeley Vale was charged with firearm offences on Saturday, March 30.

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At approximately 10:15am, officers arrested 38-year-old armourer Mr Alan James Cumberland without incident at Berkeley Vale.

The man was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with aggravated possession of firearms, unauthorised manufacture of firearms, possession of prohibited pistol (two counts), possession of prohibited firearm (three counts),

not keep firearm safe and possession of prohibited weapon (five counts).

The man was refused bail.

The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at Berkeley Vale on Thursday, March 28, as part of a Firearms and Organised Crime Squad investigation.

During the search, detectives located firearms, firearm parts, ammunition of various

calibres, machining equipment and prohibited weapons.

Detectives made numerous unsuccessful attempts to contact and locate Mr Cumberland prior to his arrest.

Investigations are continuing.

Police anticipate laying further charges.

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Budgewoi man arrested and handgun seized man has been arrested and a replica handgun seized during a police operation at Halekulani Bowling Club on Saturday, March 2.

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Police were called to the club in Natuna Ave at approximately 1:30am after a man allegedly threatened security staff with a handgun.

Police were told the man had made threats when security evicted him about 30 minutes earlier.

A perimeter was established around the man’s home unit, also in

Natuna Ave. Police made contact with his flatmate who said the man was asleep.

Police entered the unit, the man was arrested and the gun secured.

A check revealed the firearm was a replica pistol.

The man, aged 25, was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was

charged with common assault (three counts), excluded person reenter vicinity of licensed premises and possess unauthorised pistol.

He was granted conditional bail to Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, March 27.

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Liesl Smith

Police search properties olice have conducted property searches as they continue their inquiries into the suspicious disappearance of Ms Leisl Smith of Wallarah, who went missing in August last year.

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Ms Smith, 23, left her Wallarah home in her car at approximately1pm on Sunday, August 19.

Concerned family members alerted police when Ms Smith failed to return home and could not be located or contacted.

Extensive searches were conducted for Ms Smith, however, police have been unable to locate her.

Strike Force Wehl, comprising detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command, was subsequently formed to investigate her disappearance.

Leisl’s car, a Honda Accord, was found abandoned at Tuggerah Railway Station car park on Wednesday, September 26.

Strike Force detectives spoke to a 42-year-old

man before searching two properties in Wallarah and Brookfield on Thursday, April 4.

Officers attached to the Public Order and Riot Squad, Operational Support Group, Police Divers and general duties police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command assisted during the searches.

Police located and seized a number of items, which will be examined further.

Tuggerah Lakes Crime Manager Detective Inspector David Waddell said there were serious concerns for Ms Smith’s welfare.

“Leisl’s disappearance is out of character and investigators are treating it as suspicious,” Detective Inspector Waddell said.

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“We believe Leisl was in contact with this man the day she disappeared and we hope he may be able to help us put the pieces of this puzzle together.

“Our inquiries have revealed that Leisl’s mobile phone was used in the days immediately after she was reported missing, however, she has not accessed her bank accounts or sought any assistance since that time.

“We are again appealing for anyone who has any information that may assist the investigation to come forward,” Detective Inspector Waddell said.

The search continued on Friday, April 5, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Business of the Year winner will receive advertising packages from NBN Television, Central Coast Radio 2GO Sea FM 107.7 and Wyong Regional Chronicle.

Chamber President Robyn Earley said “Last year we had businesses entering from Lake Munmorah, Doyalson and Mannering Park”.

Robyn also said “Its so positive to see businesses like Utopia Hair Artistry & Beauty from Lake Munmorah win their category - Health and Beauty and Doyalson Animal Hospital winning their category and becoming “Business of the Year”.

Robyn Earley said “This year we have added a couple of extra categories allowing business owners to be recognised for their achievements in the growth of their business with “Business Leader Award” (35+), “Young Entrepreneur” (18-35) and we have not forgotten the successful business staff with “Young Achiever Award” (18-35).

We have special Awards such as Lake Haven Encouragement Award, Greater Toukley Vision Encouragement Award and the “Grace Newton Outstanding Community Award” which is sponsored by KV Shoes. This Award is awarded to a person that volunteers their time and energy to helping the community for free, our unsung heroes.

The Presentation Night will be held on the 29th June at Halekulani Bowling Club and members of the public are more than welcome to attend and show their support and appreciation for their local Business.

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y o n g Council will introduce 10 new electronic parking sensors at The Entrance and is set to roll out a further 130 following a four week testing period.

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Council has begun installing the sensors which will be located around The Entrance Town Centre.

Signage will be installed during the roll out advising motorists the sensors are in use.

The sensors are designed to help business at The Entrance by providing shop owners with a higher turnover of potential customers.

“The parking sensors will only be installed within existing time limited parking spaces which have been subject to enforcement for many years,” said Council’s chief ranger Mr Ben Rosen.

“All existing time limited parking spaces are currently restricted to a one hour time limit however, through stakeholder consultation this will be extended to two hours once the sensors are installed.”

Rangers obtained electronic infringement devices in 2011 which were included in a package with the electronic parking sensors following a Council resolution.

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“It has taken us until now to be able to install the sensors due to issues such as design and technology issues,” said Mr Rosen.

“But we are installing 10 new sensors and they will be monitored for approximately four weeks to ensure they are working properly.”

No parking infringements will be issued during the testing period.

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the installation of the sensors would benefit businesses and customers at The Entrance.

“Rangers will certainly be able to better manage the existing, but limited, on street parking currently available in the

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town centre,” said Cr Eaton.

“By enforcing and encouraging car park turn over, businesses will ultimately benefit as it will be easier for potential customers to get a car spot in the area.

“Visitors to The Entrance, however, are reminded that unrestricted parking is available in the Council multi-storey car park on Coral St.” Once all the sensors are installed, Rangers will allow a grace period of around two weeks and only issue cautions to motorists who have overstayed the parking limit.

“After that period, however, we ask that people obey the parking conditions or rangers will have no option but to issue a fine,” said Mr Rosen.

The sensors consist of a small white disc that sits under the surface of the road and, using a combination of infra-red and magnetic technologies, monitor vehicles parked above them.

Information from the sensors is then relayed

back to the rangers’ hand held monitoring devices.

“Once a vehicle has exceeded the allowable time limit, a notification is sent to the rangers on duty who proceed to the area and issue a fine, if necessary,” said Mr Rosen.

All vehicles receive a five minute grace period.

The sensors do not automatically issue an infringement notice once a vehicle has overstayed the time limit.

A ranger must still attend the site, view the vehicle, and then issue any subsequent infringement notice.

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Business

Lake Haven licensees are Operators of the Year cDonalds Wyong and Lake Haven licensees Raylee and Gavin McLeod have received the Golden Spatula Award for being Operators of the Year.

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Recently, McDonald’s Australia recognised Mr and Mrs McLeod as Operators of the Year; the highest honour a McDonald’s Licensee in Australia can receive.

Mr and Mrs McLeod are one in only four

McDonald’s licensees in the state to receive the award which recognises exemplary performance in business, outstanding customer service and strong involvement within local communities.

Mr and Mrs McLeod said they were ecstatic with their selection as one of the top one percentile of McDonald’s licensees nationwide.

“It’s a great honour to not only receive the Golden Spatula Award but even more so to be

recognised as the top operator of the year,” said Mrs McLeod.

“We are constantly trying to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers by providing the highest standard of customer service and consistently good food.

“This award is not just applicable to us, but to every manager and crew that works within our organisation.

“We couldn’t do what we do without the dedication and

Teleworking Week in Wyong yong, alongside Gosford, will play host to weeklong teleworking event, Central Coast Telework Week, from Monday, May 20.

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The event follows last year’s successful Teleworking on the Coast event, which coincided with the announcement that Regional Development Australia Central Coast (NSW) received $25,000 for this year’s Central Coast Telework Week activities.

Central Coast Telework Week will see the establishment of two provisional Smart Working Hubs with one located at Wyong and the other at Gosford.

The Smart Working Hubs will be able to accommodate approximately 15 workers daily at each location.

Central Coast Telework

Week Committee spokesperson Kevin Bryan said: “These hubs will allow approximately 150 Central Coast residents to work closer to home during the teleworking event; that’s a massive number of people who won’t have to get up early to catch the train or do battle with the F3.”

The roll-out of the National Broadband Network on the Coast will be a key enabler for telework as highdefinition interactive environments between the traditional workplace and a teleworker’s location of choice become a reality.

“With the NBN roll-out progressing here on the Coast, the

synergies between the NBN and teleworking are enormous,” said Regional Development Australia chairman Mr Dave Abrahams.

Over the week, business leaders and companies will have the opportunity to present lunch-time seminars to those in the Smart Working Hubs.

“We really want to have a high level of engagement between the participants and local businesses to encourage further teleworking activities on the Coast,” said Mr Bryan.

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enthusiasm of every crew that works for us,” she said.

Mr McLeod said he and his wife were “truly fortunate to work with such an outstanding team of individuals”.

Mr and Mrs McLeod said it was important that the Wyong and Lake Haven communities not only saw them as just restaurant owners but rather active members of the community.

As part of their commitment to supporting the local community, the pair has given away over 8,000 encouragement and hospital bravery awards to deserving students, athletes and children in hospital.

Mr and Mrs McLeod are also involved with various local community groups such as Job Centre, SalvationArmy and Mission Australia to provide mentoring and employment opportunities to the

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“We find it extremely rewarding to be given the chance to be actively involved in our local community through McDonald’s,” said Mrs McLeod.

“Although we don’t do it for the award, we are honoured to be recognised for the passion we have for our local

business, community and employees.”

Mr and Mrs McLeod attended the annual McDonald’s Convention in Auckland, New Zealand, where the Golden Spatula Award recipients and Operator of the Year Award were announced.

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Health

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Discoloured water is safe to drink

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esidents across Wyong Shire may continue to experience supply, however, in Water Guidelines,â&#x20AC;? said stained during this time.

If discoloured tap incidences of discoloured tap water over the next few weeks as the meantime water Mr Mann. water is experienced, Residents should that has been treated an unusually high level of manganese in the system is treated.

The water within Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water mains is tested weekly by the NSW Department of Health.

The results show the water remains safe to drink and meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager of water and sewer Mr Daryl Mann said the

increased levels were due to a change in the colour of the water coming from Wyong River. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the past few weeks the colour of our raw water supply has changed significantly, which has led to incidences of discoloured water throughout the Shire over the past week,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Mann.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The change in colour is due to high levels of a naturally occurring mineral, manganese, in the raw water supply. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is thought to have occurred because of the recent wet weather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council staff have been working hard to adjust our water treatment program to remove the colour from the water

and transferred to the reservoirs may still have some colour associated with it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means residents may continue to experience intermittent incidences of discoloured water over the next couple of weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to assure residents the water remains safe to drink and meets Australian Drinking

check their tap water before washing clothes as discoloured water can stain laundry.

If you experience discoloured water while washing clothes, keep the clothes wet and rewash them when the water clears; this will minimise the risk of staining.

Council can also provide a stain remover for laundry that has been

residents are advised to run the front garden tap for 30 seconds every half an hour to check if the water has cleared.

If the water does not clear after an hour please advise Council on 4350 5555.

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Mothers’ Day walk for breast cancer

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Mother’s Day Classic event, which raises awareness for breast cancer, will be held at Long Jetty on Sunday, May 12.

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The Long Jetty event involves a 4km walk or run.

Participants can fill in a tribute card to wear on the day in memory of a loved one or with words of encouragement to someone currently undergoing treatment.

Mother’s Day Classic national manager Ms Sharon Morris said the event had become an important annual landmark for survivors and for the families of those lost to breast cancer.

“We have people running and walking in pink fancy dress, teams with quirky names like the Save the Titty Committee, and on a more sombre note, so

many people walking with Tribute Cards naming the people they are walking for who may have been lost to breast cancer.

“We’d encourage people to do the event as a family, group of friends, or a work team.

“Anyone who has participated knows what a special, wonderful vibe there is at the event.

“Since Women in Super initiated the event in 1998, five year survival rates for women diagnosed with breast cancer have been increasing and now stand at 89% of those diagnosed.”

NBCF research projects supported by

Mother’s Day Classic over the past 16 years range from better detection methods, treatment options and ways to improve the quality of life for the growing number of survivors.

Ms Morris said that for every 100 people who enter the event, only a small percentage undertook fundraising.

“If every entrant could get their friends or work to support them and raise just $100 each, that would be an extra $12 million for valuable research,” said Ms Morris.

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Ms Pat Matthews, Prime Minister Ms Julia Gillard, and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill,

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he Inner Wheel Club of Wyong is seeking community support to raise funds for Cord Blood Research.

Cord Blood Research is the major project of Inner Wheel Australia.

The project has already raised $1.8 million dollars and to date 31 research grants have been awarded to scientists who are continuing research

Charity Golf Day at Shelly Beach he Red Cross Avoca Beach Club will hold its annual Charity Golf Day at the Shelly Beach Golf Course on Monday, May 6.

“Participants will be helping the Red Cross improve the lives of vulnerable people as well as having a fun day of golf with food, drinks and entertainment,” said Red Cross Avoca adviser Mr Bruce Wardley.

“The golf day will be playing Ambrose in teams of four with a shotgun start and all teams must have at least one player with a handicap.

“There will be prizes for the winning individual, longest drive and nearest the pin.

“A raffle will also be held on the day to support the work of the Red Cross with fantastic prizes to be won.

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Education

Rugby sevens event held at Bateau Bay

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he Primary School Rugby Sevens event was held at Sir Joseph Banks Oval in Bateau Bay on Wednesday, March 27.

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This event is contested throughout NSW and open to all Year 5 and 6 primary schools in the state.

The Central Coast event had eight teams from Green Point Christian College, Kariong Public School, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School at Toukley and Wyong Christian College.

For many of the participants it was their first experience of rugby union, so the event provided an opportunity for the sport to showcase its Olympic pathway to the next generation.

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College principal Mr Ian Liney said he was delighted with the way his boys went at the event as they eventually took out the Shield competition.

Central Coast Referees CGB Chair, Mr Ron Nicholle said he was also impressed.

“My grandson played for Green Point today at Sir Joseph Banks Oval and was very excited his school had won the final.

“It was his first day of rugby so I am so impressed with the way the day went.”

Green Point Christian College capped off a great day when the Green

Point Christian College 1 team took out the event with a 15-10 victory over St Mary’s 1.

This follows their win the previous year in the event which led them to become PS7 State Champions in 2012.

Other winners on the day were Kariong Public School for the Plate competition and St Mary’s Catholic Primary School for the Bowl Competition.

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tudents from Wyong Christian Community School Years 3 to 6 competed at the Regional Futsal Championships at Niagara Park on Wednesday, March 20.

Wyong Christian Community School sent a team of under-12s and a team of under-10s.

“The boys competed with great sportsmanship and showed strong team spirit throughout all games,” said teacher Mr Dean Knibbs.

“The senior boys played very well to win two games, draw one game and lose two games, to place fourth overall.”

The junior boys only

had one other under-10s team to play all day, so they headed straight into the Grand Final.

They did have to play a few games against some of the under-12s teams due to the limited numbers of under-10s teams.

“This was a huge challenge, considering some of the boys are only in Year 3,” said Mr Knibbs.

“The junior boys did

the school and themselves very proud, with one win, one draw and three losses.

“Then it came time for the Grand Final against Kariong Public School; the boys did a great job and won the game 2-0.

“This means that they will be competing at the State Futsal Championships in June.”

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he annual Seniors Week Concert was held on Thursday, March 21, at the Ettalong Leisure and Learning Centre.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said she was happy to host the Seniors Week Concert again this year with Chris King.

“This is always such a wonderful day out, and this year was bigger than ever,” said Ms O’Neill.

The 200 guests enjoyed local musical acts and performances, as well as a complimentary lunch.

The contributions of long-serving community volunteers were also

recognised with an awards presentation.

Three local Vietnam Veterans were presented with awards by Patricia Amphlett, also known as Little Patty.

The veterans, Alan Ball, Jack Chalker and Pat Bright, have all been members of the Vietnam Veterans’ Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia Gosford City Sub-Branch for over a decade each and have spent those years working to help other veterans on the Central Coast.

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yong Council will run cartoon art workshops during the April school holidays featuring guest artists at Council’s Lakeside Art Space at The Entrance.

The Manga Monsters workshop will be held on Saturday, April 13, followed by a Manga Robots session on Friday, April 19, then a Manga boys and girls session on Saturday, April 27.

Designer Ms Sarah Baron and Manga artist Mr Matthew Lin, known collectively as Studio Scribbly, officially opened their new art space at The Entrance on the weekend of Saturday, April 6.

Council’s community and cultural development manager Ms Julie Vaughan said this positive

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and innovative program was made possible with the support of Lakeside Shopping Centre.

“The Lakeside Art creative enterprise program has assisted in activating vacant spaces as well as supporting the growth of our arts and cultural community in the Shire,” said Ms Vaughan.

“It gives artists a place in the market and gives them the opportunity by building a local audience and developing their own business and management skills, while giving back to the community.

“It also helps attract

more people to the area and liven up our town centres.”

Ms Baron and Mr Lin will be displaying and selling original works, hosting guest artists and offering a range of low cost workshops to help engage and mentor budding artists.

During the April school holidays, Studio Scribbly will give those aged eight and above an opportunity to try their hand at drawing at Manga workshops.

Media release, 5 Apr 2013 Wyong Council Media

tudents from St Peter’s Catholic College at Tuggerah travelled to St Ignatius in Riverview to represent the school at the fifth annual Earth Hour Breakfast on Monday, March 18.

The breakfast focused on promoting each school’s environmental campaigns and to discover actions taken by others in the wider community on a national and global scale.

Student representatives and portfolio captains Jamie O’Donnell and Maddison Rigg spoke

about the initiatives that St Peter’s takes to preserve the environment, which include banning plastic water bottles on school grounds and encouraging use of the water fountain instead.

Guest speakers such as Indira Naidoo, author of The Edible Balcony, educated the students

with her experience as a farmer in a city apartment.

Students were informed of small and major actions they can take to preserve and sustain their school and global environment, even in an urbanised area.

Newsletter, 27 Mar 2013 Tony McCudden, St Peter’s Catholic College

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Call for committee members for Warnervale Fair

Out & About

Community barbecue at Kanwal he Kanwal Lakeside Community Centre is holding a community barbecue on Thursday, April 18.

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The day is an opportunity for the local Kanwal community and surrounding locations to engage with other services in a meet and greet.

Activities on the day will include face painting, a jumping castle and a Drumbala drumming session.

Free food and drinks will be available to the

community on the day.

Email, 2 Apr 2013 Cassa Hinton, Central Coast Networks of Practice

Quilts on show at Wyong he annual Quilt Show and Exhibition, which supports local cancer care services, will be held at Wyong Race Club on Saturday, April 13.

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he 14th annual Warnervale Fair was held on Saturday, March 23, with the community now calling for new volunteer organisers, following the retirement of members of the Fair’s unpaid committee.

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“Three key members of the unpaid Fair Committee are retiring after 35 combined years,” said committee member Ms Vivien Paulson.

“Despite many appeals and advertising for volunteers to work on this great committee, no-one has stepped up to the plate to learn the ropes and take over from retiring members, two of whom are in their 70s.

“The Fair started in 1999 with a few stalls and a jumping castle.

“These days the Fair’s motto is For the People, by the People.

“It is a not-forprofit event run for the community.

“In 2013, the Fair attracted over 40 stalls and numerous entertainment and activities, which were very heavily subsidised by the sponsorship received to make the day affordable for families.

“There were camel rides, zorb balls, jumping castles, slides, mini jeeps and a merry-go-round all at very affordable costs.

“For instance the camels normally cost $8 a ride but ours were $3.

“Some families have said that they take their children to the Warnervale Annual Fair rather than the Easter

Show as the Fair is more affordable.

“A Committee of eight people have worked tirelessly since the Fair in March last year to make the 2013 bigger and better.

“This year it had a very strong Harmony Day element for which some funding came from Wyong Shire Council and from the Community Relations Commission.

“This Committee will be down to five people unless some volunteers come forward.

“The Committee needs a new secretary, members to organise the entertainment, the stalls and the sponsorship,” said Ms Paulson.

Email, 28 Mar 2013 Vivian Paulson, Warnervale Fair

The day will see a range of quilts on display as well as free demonstrations

by Monica Pool and Blueberries and All

about Sewing.

A raffle will be held and a viewer’s choice quilt competition, as well as stalls for patchwork

supplies and craft.

Website, 26 Mar 2013 Wyong Council Website

Charity doll, bear and craft show at Wyong he 16th annual Charity Doll, Bear and Craft Show will be held at Wyong Memorial Hall on Sunday, May 26, to raise funds for cancer care services at Wyong and Gosford Hospitals.

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As part of the event, a doll and bear competition will take place with stalls also selling doll and bear accessories and clothes.

Valuation of dolls and

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bears can also be made on the day.

Australian made furniture and prams will be available to purchase from the stalls.

Free demonstrations on making porcelain flowers, arts and crafts, bead knitting and crochet items will also be showcased at the event.

Entry is $6 for adults and $2 for children, with all funds being used to purchase medical and therapeutic equipment and items to benefit the community.

Website, 26 Mar 2013 Wyong Council Website

Blues Angels Acoustic Roots’n’Blues Sessions

Sunday April 21 1-5pm $5 Kantara House 431 Avoca Drive Green Point Performers: BluesAngels & friends, Jacaranda, TopCat, The Russells, Sue Robinson, Tom Flood, Slightly Off, The Usual Suspects.

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Community consulted on Ourimbah playground yong Council has commenced community consultation on the new playground being built at Sohier Park, Ourimbah.

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C o m m u n i t y consultation will run until Tuesday, April 30.

Located at the Sohier Park Sports Precinct, the playground will be a large facility that can be used by the wider community.

According to Council, Sohier Park is the perfect place for a new playground, as it is located close to other facilities such as toilets, parking and sports grounds.

There is also enough

room for expansion in the future.

It is anticipated that the new playground would have a range of equipment that would suit different activities and age groups.

Council is asking for suggestions on what equipment the community would most like to see at the playground.

Website, 8 March 2013 Wyong Council Website

Where do you get it?

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

Primary School Private Hospital Shelley’s Takeaway Swim Centre

Chittaway Bay Bottleshop Pharmacy Public School

Blue Bay Caravan Park Takeaway

Doyalson RSL Club

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 Browse About Community & Neighbourhood Centre

Art Gallery & Cafe Centrelink Diggers Lakes Hotel Library Newsagent Oaks Waterfront Resort Public School The Greens Waldorf Apartments 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 Hungry Jacks McDonalds Medical Centre Metro Service Station PRP Pacific Diagnostic Imaging St Peter’s Catholic Supacheap Auto The Edge

Watanobbi BP Service Station Community Centre Pet & Produce Wyong Golf Club

Tuggerawong Cadonia Road Metro Caravan Park Public School Service Station

Wyong Alberts Cafe Aus Curry Bites Blooms Chemist Bowling Club Carmichaels’ Corner Store Choo Choo Hair Harrisons Health and Beauty Pharmacy IGA (Cutler Centre) Legends Bakery Meander Village Mobile Home Village Olympic pool Pizza in the Pan Public School St Cecilia’s Catholic School Tennis Club Women’s Health Centre Wyong Grove Primary School Race Course Wyong North Cellars Wyong Village Centre

Tumbi Umbi BP Service Station Chemist Outlet Pharmacy Clare Mace Metro Service Station Clare Mace Takeaway Glengara Retirement Village KBT Neighbourhood Hub KFC McDonalds St John Fischer Catholic School Tumbi Campus Wadalba Bottlemart Dam Hotel Palm Springs Village Wyong Hospital (main entrance)

If you would like your outlet added to this list please let us know - see contact details Page 2

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 11, 2013 - P19

Out & About

Youth Week celebrated with X;pression Festival he Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Centre at Wyong will mark National Youth Week by holding a Festival on Friday, April 12, to promote photography, dance, music and sports.

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The X:pression Festival promotes the National Youth Week theme, Be Active. Be Happy. Be You. The event will be held from 3pm to 6pm and will feature photography workshops, dance demonstrations, a skate, scooter and BMX competition and live music.

Oasis Youth Centre Wyong manager Ms Robyn Bust said the free festival was a fantastic event for not just local youth, but the whole community.

“It’s great for the

community to come together and to be able to see the work that the Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Centre is doing,” she said.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for our young people to have some fun, learn some new skills and even win a prize in our competitions,” said Ms Bust.

To celebrate the festival, the Centre is running a photo competition for young people aged 12 to 24 where they have an opportunity to submit photos which interpret

the 2013 Youth Week theme for the chance to win up to $500 in prizes.

Submissions close Wednesday, April 10, with winners to be announced at the Festival.

“We have some fantastic budding photographers in our local community and with Instagram and Facebook being so popular, it is only fitting that we promote these talents,” explained Robyn.

“Entries are submitted through SMS, Instagram and Facebook so we urge our youth to get snapping.”

Free movie for the Wyong Drama Group performance, Wyong disabled, Event Cinemas Tuggerah Memorial Hall Burrun-Dharra youth art exhibition, The Thursday Apr 18 Entrance Art Gallery Community BBQ, Kanwal Lakeside Community Centre Friday Apr 12 X:pression Festival, Oasis Centre Wyong Saturday Apr 20 Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary garage sale, Saturday Apr 13 Wet Wild and Rhythm Wyoming youth event, Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Tuesday Apr 23 Manga Monsters Overcoming anxiety workshop, The Entrance course, Lake Haven Quilt show, Wyong Library Race Club

Thursday Apr 25 Monday Apr 15

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Photo competition entries must include a sentence on how the photo represents the theme.

Entries to be submitted by; SMS (0438 400 360), Instagram (tag @ oasisyouthcentre and #X:pressionoasis) or Facebook (add and tag facebook.com/ oasiswyong).

Winners will be announced at X:pression Festival at 5:30pm.

Campus

Monday May 6 Charity Golf Shelly Beach

Day,

Sunday May 12 Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Classic, Long Jetty

Wednesday May 1 Understanding the pension seminar, Toukley and Tuggerah Libraries

Monday May 20 Teleworking Wyong

event,

ANZAC Day

Sunday May 26 Vacation Care Doll, Bear and Craft program, Blue Haven Wednesday May 1 Community Centre Talk by Wendy Show, Wyong Memorial Hanlen, Ourimbah Hall 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

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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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Position Vacant

Sport

Alison and Dorothy win Club Pairs oukley Memorial Women’s Bowling Club held its Pairs Final on Thursday, March 28.

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Pat Rule (skip) and Pat Tye (lead) had a change of team due to illness, but no forfeit was necessary as Elizabeth Kusic was available as a substitute for Pat Rule.

“Pat Tye, now skip with Elizabeth as lead stepped onto the green ready for the challenge from Alison Griffiths (skip) and novice Dorothy Maestri (lead),” said Toukley Memorial Women’s Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Elaine Middleton.

“On the third end Pat’s team was 4-0.

“Dot was having difficulty finding the correct length, but skip

Alison was positive and gave no pressure to Dot who suddenly found line and length and performed well throughout the game.

“By the sixth end it was 4-4 and it took to the ninth end for Pat’s team to score again, making the score 8-9.

“A very close game was unfolding and the spectators enjoyed a very exciting game.

“With 12 all on the 13th end, this game continued to hold the attention of onlookers throughout the following five ends, but there can only be one winner and Alison and Dorothy prevailed on

Alison Griffiths and Dot Maestri.

the day.

“Commiserations to Pat and Elizabeth who played so well, and congratulations go to Alison and Dorothy on winning the

Club Pairs Final,” said Ms Middleton.

Email, 4 Apr 2013 Elaine Middleton, Toukley Memorial Women’s Bowling Club

Mariners win 2-1 in AFC game against Guizhou Renhe

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entral Coast Mariners outclassed China’s Guizhou Renhe in Gosford on Wednesday, April 3, securing a 2-1 AFC Champions League Group H victory.

The Mariners enhanced their chances of qualifying for the knockout phase of Asia’s premier club competition via second half goals from defensive duo Pedj Bojic and Trent Sainsbury.

Bojic put the Mariners ahead early in the second half with a left foot strike, Zvjezdan Misimovic floated in a troublesome free kick on 71 minutes for Guizhou.

Unfortunately for Graham Arnold’s team, left back Joshua Rose glanced Misimovic’s effort onto the post before the ball found its way into the net via the chest of Mariners’ custodian Mathew Ryan.

Central Coast showed character late in their dominant performance and sealed a deserved win, which was their second ever in the AFC Champions League in the 80th minute.

Michael McGlinchey turned his defender inside out wide on the right before delivering an inch-perfect cross to a charging Sainsbury.

The 21-year-old made no mistake in placing his header into the back of the net to deliver

Central Coast all three points and score his first ever competitive goal for the Club.

Despite the game being goalless at halftime, the first 45 was full of energy as the sides moved the ball around swiftly on the slick surface.

The first talking point of the match was an apparent handball committed by Guizhou’s Wu Wei in his own area three minutes in which was overlooked by officials.

Former German Bundesliga winner Misimovic, who is known for his dangerous free kicks, whipped one in from the left side in the seventh minute.

The cross made its way through several defenders and eluded the onrushing Yu Hai. The Mariners looked to be on top for majority of the first half although the biggest chance of the opening stanza fell to Gong Lei’s team in the 32nd minute through Zlatan Muslimovic.

The former Udinese attacker found himself one-on-one with Ryan after linking up well with Misimovic.

Muslimovic’s first touch was too heavy, with Ryan able to thwart his close range shot.

With the ball loose, Ryan reached around Muslimovic and pulled the ball onto the attacker and over the goal line.

The second half took off in cracking fashion with Mariners’ wingback Bojic bending a shot from outside the area beyond Guizhou keeper Zhang Li six minutes after the restart.

After some positive Guizhou play, the Mariners crafted two good chances to extend their advantage in quick succession.

First, Bernie Ibini fired off a powerful shot that was stopped

by Zhang, while in the 57th minute the Hyundai A-League’s Golden Boot winner, Daniel McBreen, had a chance to double his side’s lead from close range.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y, McBreen sent his shot over the bar following strong work from Rose and Ibini.

It was a Central Coast own goal that levelled the scores in Gosford with less than

20 minutes remaining, before Sainsbury made no mistake with his header 10 minutes from time to win the game for the hosts.

Following the game, Central Coast Mariners boss Arnold said his team knew the game against Guizhou was a “must win”, and expressed his delight in his team’s performance against one of China’s biggest clubs.

“Three points was a must tonight,” said Arnold.

“It was either three points or bust for us.

“To be able to get the three points and perform that way was exceptional.

“It could have easily been three or four nil before they scored.

“It was a very sloppy goal to give away.

“We gave them energy to get back into the game, but overall it was a fantastic performance.

“I think we’ve shown over the last three years that we belong in the (AFC) Champions League.”

Media release, 4 Apr 2013 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Football Club

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Bowlers at Lake Munmorah

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he Veterans and Super Veterans Bowls Day was held on Monday, March 18, to coincide with Seniors Week at both Diggers The Entrance and Munmorah United Bowling Clubs.

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“The Veterans and Super-Veterans Day this year once again proved a big hit with the older generation bowlers who had a great day out at,” said Central Coast Zone 15 Bowls publicity officer Mr Bob Bourke.

“At Diggers, 46 players from 11 clubs enjoyed a friendly, and certainly not serious, game of bowls followed by a barbecue.

“Meanwhile, at Munmorah United Bowling Club 74 players

were there from only five clubs which was an outstanding result, and all were enjoying a nopressure fun day catching up with old mates.

“After the game, all present enjoyed some great finger food, and a drink or two, while Creighton’s representative Cherylene was ably assisted by Vince Mulcahy, 93, and Jim Kearsley, 95, in presenting Veteran and Super Veteran

badges to those who hadn’t received one in previous years.”

Media release, 22 Mar 2013 Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast

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March 21, 2013

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wo Umina Beach PCYC boxers, Satali TeviFuimaono and Mark Glew, have qualified for the World Championships in Kiev, Ukraine, in August after they both won gold medals at the National Titles in Adelaide.

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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.

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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.

They were joined on the medal dais by team mate Jason Fawcett, who also won gold in what was his third fight, and Kyle Schneider who missed out on gold after he was ruled out for the finals bout by the doctor.

“For Satali, this was to be his third straight Australian Title, and was won with the style, flair and power the young man has become renowned for,” said Umina PCYC coach Joel Keegan.

“He faced a tough and rugged Queensland opponent Lachie De Santis who could not contain the Brisbane Water High School captain, as he raced away to win 17-1, the biggest margin of the entire week of the National Championships.

“His Queensland opponent tried everything he could to compete and upset the rhythm of the Umina boxer, but to no avail as young Satali was clinical, repeatedly landing powerful shots that forced at least one eight count against a very willing opponent.

“It was a near faultless performance from Satali, despite what was a pretty disrupted preparation.

“Qualifying for the World Championships has been a big goal for a while, but we will need to improve another 10 to 20% to be a medal chance.

“This looks like being the biggest World Championships on record, with both Cuban and American representation, as well as the entire European and Asian blocks, so we will be ready.

“Mark Glew, fighting at his first National Titles, had to find something special in two bouts to claim his gold medal and his plane ticket to the Ukraine.

“Coming from behind in both his semi and his final, Glew earnt a reputation as the ‘heart-break kid’ as the coaching staff were distraught watching him claw back a deficit in the final seconds of both bouts.

“Glew had his hands full in the first semi against Victorian Kade Alexander, whose rangy build and awkward style posed real problems for Mark, and meant Mark had a two point lead to pull back going in to the final round.

“Digging deep, Glew overwhelmed his opponent and the points that were denied him in the first two rounds started to flow for a very close win.

“Mark is a special kid.

“What he was able to do, come from behind and virtually refuse to lose, showed so much character.

“It wouldn’t surprise anyone that watched him train though.

“He will have to, and I’m sure he will, lift another level

Gold Medalists - Mark Glew, Jason Fawcett and Satali Tevi-Fuimaono

for these World Champs.

“The final was a very similar story, with the Tasmanian opponent slipping away to a two point lead until Glew charged home in the last round.

“In an incredibly close decision, Mark won on count back after the scores had been locked 8-8, and his path to World Championships had been secured.

“Young Jason Fawcett, a Woy Woy Rugby League Junior, was given little chance against the highly fancied and undefeated Queensland sharpshooter

Theo Rayfield.

“However it was the Peninsula’s power puncher who was to prove to be too sharp, landing clean shots with both hands, racking up a big score by the end of the second round.

“The final score was 12-4 and a clear indication of the success Fawcett had enjoyed with some telling punches.

“I never doubted Jason ‘pacman’ Fawcett for a second.

“He had everything going against him, a red hot opponent, needing to drop

weight, being a rank novice with only two fights himself, I knew it wouldn’t matter.

“This kid is a competitor.

“A silver medal at a national championship is never a bad thing, but it was not a great moment for Kyle Schneider or the team at Umina PCYC when Kyle had to settle for a silver medal, after being ruled out of his gold medal finals bout by the doctor.

“He had suffered what seemed pretty obviously to be sun blistered lips, but was ruled out on the advice of doctors it could possibly

be cold sores, and had to cop a very tough decision on the chin.

“Kyle had prepared just as well and as hard as his team members, and was ideally positioned to win the final,” said Keegan.

Jordan Bunder also competed but was bundled out in the first round of the Elite 81kg division, after what was a somewhat flat performance for the three time state champion.

“While not given any help on the night by the judges, Jordan was well below his best, and was certainly short of a gallop, and has some work to do if he is to figure in calculations for next year’s Commonwealth Games,” said Keegan.

“Jordan has so much talent, it’s just about getting it all to fire on the night.

“There is no doubt these results are an indication of how strong the Umina PCYC boxing program is.

“That strength is based in the quality of the coaches who dedicate their time to help develop these young, motivated boxers.

“There is a crew of up to 10 coaches, every one of them offering invaluable input to these young boxers’ development but also their lives.

“People like Sape Fuimaono, Kristan Dowdle, Chris Nixon, Luke Phipps, Luke Johnson and Lance Davies have all worked hard to create a learning culture, a working culture.

“Our strength is based in our mentors,” said Keegan.

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New regional sport and recreation facilities for Tuggerah

Athletes receive scholarships Garry Mensforth, Donnica Clarke Foundation

Wyong Council

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ew regional sport and recreation facilities are being considered for land on South Tacoma Rd in Tuggerah following an agreement made

by Wyong Council to proceed with the compulsory acquisition of Crown land in the area.

Councillors said they felt that the area was in great need of a quality sporting and recreation complex and the more quickly Council moved to secure the land, the sooner funding could be sourced to deliver an outcome for the community.

The Crown requires some lots to be compensated at market value and Council agreed that it would compensate the Crown at market value as determined by the Valuer General for lots where this was required.

Council has been in discussions with Crown Lands Division concerning the possible transfer of the land, located near the Pioneer Dairy, to Council for the purpose of pursuing the public benefit development

of the site as a sporting precinct.

The Crown Lands Division suggested that it would consider allowing Council to acquire the property for nominal consideration.

It is the usual policy of the Crown Lands Division to allow Council to acquire Crown Land by compulsory process and, where agreement on the amount of compensation had been reached, compulsory acquisition would proceed pursuant to Section 30 of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act. The site is identified as a suitable location for development of a sports precinct with part of the site also developed as a commercial precinct.

According to Council, the proposal for a commercial precinct was on the basis that the whole area was not required for the sports precinct and that the return from the commercial precinct would offset some of the development costs of the sports precinct.

Acquiring the land is the first step and development will only proceed with State funding to a level suitable for Council to invest.

Class of 2013 (absent Tori Pendergast, Jai Opetaia, Alex Fitch & Brittany Tait)

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ighteen athletes were announced as recipients of the Donnica Clarke Foundation sporting scholarship at a function in Mingara on Wednesday, March 27.

Kevin Moore and Jamie Carr were selected in athletics while Riley Mackay

was selected in barefoot skiing, Joshua Barty in Australian rules, Joshua English and Jai Opetaia in boxing, Alexandra Fitch in snowboarding and Jai McNamara and Brittany Tait in water polo.

Jack Moyes and Jack Waddell were selected in surf lifesaving while Timothy Schofield was selected in royal lifesaving

(pool rescue) and surf lifesaving, Travis Smedley in cycling, Zac Stolz in golf, Riley Fitzsimmons in surf lifesaving and kayaking, Nicola McDermott in athletics (high jump), Jake O’Brien in surf lifesaving and OZTAG and Victoria Pendergast in paralympic snow sports and surf lifesaving.

This year’s scholarships

took the total to 74 annual scholarships awarded over the past five years.

This totalled $115,500 in payments to 41 Central Coast athletes from 22 different sports during the period since the Foundation commenced.

The Foundation’s major Gala dinner fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 3, at Mingara.

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Roos defeated by Sharks 46-12 he Wyong Roos rugby league team was defeated by the Cronulla Sharks in round five of the VB NSW Cup on the weekend of Saturday, April 6.

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“The encounter looked grim in prospect for the Roos; the Sharks are the feeder squad for both Cronulla and Melbourne NRL teams, and fielded a host of players with NRL experience,” said Wyong Roos football manager Mr Matt Lavin.

The Shire boys were undefeated coming into this clash, while the Roos had to rely on their last round bye to open their account.

The Roos scored first.

Half Brad Murray hoisted the ball high on the last tackle.

The kick was poorly directed and the Sharks appeared content not to contest the ball as it came down near their 40m line.

Roos winger Arthur Brown saw his opportunity, caught the ball on the full and quickly passed to Etu Uaisele.

Etu shifted the ball to

back rower Leivaha Pulu who galloped into space on the outside of the Sharks’ defensive line.

Vaha drew fullback Matthew Wright, finding Murray in support on the inside.

Murray ran unopposed to the line to score and subsequently converted his own try.

When the Sharks had their turn with the ball, they offloaded at will, but struggled to make ground from these multiphase plays.

Sharks’ lock, Tyrone Peachey went close, offloading on the line only for his support to drop the ball when a try seemed inevitable.

The Roos responded via fullback Grant Nelson splitting the defence and carrying the ball near half way.

The combination of back rower Brock Moylan and centre Mat Nelson on

the left edge caused the Sharks some problems, but wrong options prevented the Roos from converting promising plays into points.

The Roos scored their second try from another kick.

This time, Jay Florimo bombed the Sharks’ line near the posts.

Captain Mitch Williams looked lonely as he flew solo against Wright for the ball.

Williams knocked the ball forward but regathered mid-air to crash down for the try.

Murray again converted.

The Roos were up 12–0.

The Sharks reduced that lead to 12-10 at halftime through two tries to winger Alipate Ratini, the first consequent upon a regulation short side attack from a scrum, and the second after Peachy

Wyong Roos in action Photo by Look Pro Photography

strolled through some gossamer defence.

The Roos returned from the halftime break lacking any intent to take the game to the Sharks, and the visitors quickly capitalised running in 36 unanswered points in a dominant second half display.

During this flurry of points, Peachey scored twice, Ratini once more, and Maurice Blair, Sosaia Feki, Penani Manumalealii and Tim Robinson also joined the try fest.

Wright, Peachey and Blair kicked five conversions between

them.

Final score saw the Sharks win 46-12.

Media release, 8 Apr 2013 Matt Lavin, Wyong Roos

Rugby union round two preview arnervale will play Woy Woy at Woongarrah Oval and Ourimbah will play The Entrance at Ourimbah Park in round two of Central Coast Rugby Union on Saturday,

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“Warnervale, despite their loss last weekend, proved they will be a real force this year,” said Central Coast Rugby Union president, Mr Larry Thomson.

“They have a big side.

“They have players that have been together for several years now but now also have several new players to add to the mix.

“This Saturday they are at home as well so

they will go into this clash with huge confidence.

“Woy Woy were defeated quite easily last week but do have the players to make an impact.

“They must travel well,

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get a good start and then have a strong defence for the entire 80 minutes if they are to defeat Warnervale at home.

“Both teams will be most keen to record their first win for the season this coming Saturday.

“The Entrance will also be having their first match of the season as

their game last week was washed out.

“It is very hard to make judgements on this match because of the above factors.

“But based on last year’s efforts, Ourimbah will go into the match as quite firm favourites.

“They are under new coaches David Witt and

Brad Rogers and will be keen to get their season started with a good win.

“Ourimbah should be too strong in the forwards and this is where they will most likely base most of their play,” said Mr Thomson.

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McGlinchey awarded Damien Brown Medal

Mariners lose Champions League match in China he Central Coast Mariners outfit with an average age of just 23 was defeated 2-1 by Chinese Super League side Guizhou Renhe in Guiyang on Tuesday, April 2.

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The Mariners, who arrived in southwest China just 36 hours before the fixture, was on track for an historic AFC Champions League victory deep into the game.

Following the match Mariners Head Coach Graham Arnold expressed his delight in the effort, endeavour and performance of his players.

“I was very, very happy with my team,” said Arnold.

“Their average age was 23, I left seven of our best players at home and it was only in the last ten minutes because of fatigue that Guizhou ended up getting on top of us.

“Guizhou were dangerous in the last ten minutes, but the in the first 80 minutes they didn’t have a shot on goal.

“You expect a big money player like Muslimovic to make a difference to a match, and that’s what he and his fellow Bosnian Misimovic did tonight.

“Our young players will benefit from this experience.

“Tonight they have learnt that in international football it is critical that you take your chances and remain focussed on nullifying the threat of important players like Muslimovic, Misimovic, Sun Jihai and Qu Bo. “But really we had no

problem with Guizhou at all.

“I thought they were very average for the first 80 minutes.

“It was only our young boys that got fatigued; otherwise the result would have been different.”

The Mariners left Guiyang on Wednesday morning.

The team will train on Friday and Saturday this week ahead of their sudden death Hyundai A-League Semi-Final clash with Melbourne Victory at Gosford’s Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday, April 14.

Media release, 9 Apr 2013] Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners Football Club

Michael McGlinchey, Damien Brown and David Harris, Men Of Football President

he inaugural Central Coast Men of Football Damien Brown Medal was awarded to Mariners’ player Michael McGlinchey at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Saturday, March 30.

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Over 300 Men of Football members had voted weekly during the 2012-13 A-league season for their choice of Mariners’ Player of the Match and McGlinchey finished ahead of second placed Daniel McBreen with Trent Sainsbury a close third.

Bombers defeat Bulldogs

Former Mariners’ favourite and current youth development officer Damien Brown presented the medal to McGlinchey.

The Damien Brown Medal was named following a vote by all Men of Football members who were asked

he Killarney Vale Bombers AFL Club hosted the Warners Bay Bulldogs at Adelaide St Oval, Killarney Vale, on the weekend of Saturday, April 6.

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The Bombers finished one place higher than the Bulldogs last year, but this game was an even arm wrestle until late in the fourth quarter when the Bombers showed their true class.

Fitness was the key to new coach John Pidgeon’s pre-season campaign, and the Bombers outfit lamented their pre-season efforts by running out the game better than their opponents.

With the week’s inclement weather helping the Bulldogs to the lead at all three

changes, the strong finishing Bombers were able to kick four goals to one in the final term that saw the Bombers get over the line with an 11 point win at 11.9.15 to 9.10.64.

The game not only carried extra weight as the Bombers played in black arm bands in memory of late life member Mr Bob Brown, but it was also club legend Dane Amidy’s 200th senior BDAFL game and the first for new captain Brendan Lewis.

Rising stars Alex Bailey and Josh Mifsud

were amongst the best while the returning Nathan Higgins was also a standout.

Daniel Lloyd booted five game defining goals to lead the league in goals scored.

Unfortunately, the win came at a cost with some potentially long term injuries to key players Hugh Wells and Jordan Evans.

Scans later in the week will reveal the full extent of their injuries.

Email, 8 Apr 2013 Tom Sheppard, Killarney Vale Bombers AFL

The final score

to nominate a suitable Central Coast football identity who deserved recognition for services to the local game.

Media release, 31 Mar 2013 Ray Sandell, Central Coast Men of Football