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Wyee rezoning to deliver 1,250 new dwellings he NSW Government has approved a rezoning in the Lake Macquarie local government area with the potential to deliver 1,250 new dwellings.

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The rezoning at Wyee, which was approved on Friday, May 24, is a step towards establishing a framework to progress the long-standing “paper subdivision” in the town, which dates back to the early 20th century.

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s Hunter and Central Coast regional director Mr Michael Leavey said the decision was in line with an aim of the 2006 Lower Hunter Regional Strategy to support housing supply in the Wyee area.

This regional strategy is currently under review.

The Department has approved the local environmental plan rezoning amendment proposed by the Lake Macquarie City Council for about 164 hectares of land adjoining the existing township and its railway station.

The land in the rezoning area is owned by the Wyee Development Fund, Lake

Macquarie Council, NSW Government or individual owners of about 200 lots in a “paper subdivision”.

The rezoning will create about 117 hectares of residential land, with higher densities encouraged closer to the railway station.

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another 45 hectares for environmental or conversation purposes, 1.6 hectares for open space and 0.5 hectares for infrastructure purposes.

The site incorporates a “paper subdivision” dating back to 1914.

This area had been subdivided into urban

sized blocks but homes were not able to be approved because of the lack of infrastructure services and formed roads.

Mr Leavey said development applications to begin home construction across the site, including the “paper subdivision” area, would

need to show that adequate arrangements had been made for the co-ordinated provision of essential infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, telecommunications and sewerage.

The option exists for future development of the area to take advantage

of a NSW Government regulation to unlock paper subdivisions which was finalised earlier this year.

“This rezoning is an important step towards providing additional housing and services for the township of Wyee and the Lake Macquarie local government area,” Mr Leavey said.

Lake Macquarie City Council Strategy Director Tony Farrell said Council was pleased with the decision, which facilitates the expansion of Wyee in line with the Wyee Structure Plan.

“The plan aims to integrate residential development with access to public transport and open space, while conserving our natural environment,” Mr Farrell said.

“Infrastructure, including sewerage, is vital to the future development of Wyee, and the Council will continue to work with residents to overcome issues in the paper subdivision.”

Media release, 31 May 2013 Mark Skelsey and Danielle Nelson, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure and Lake Macquarie City Council

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Ms O’Neill said this was a project of great pride for the entire community.

“I’m very proud of this Federal Government’s investment in our region and it is a real boost for local residents and businesses in Ettalong.

“The redevelopment of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore will help us to showcase the natural beauty of our area and will allow both locals and visitors a better chance to share the great lifestyle we enjoy here on the Central Coast,” Ms O’Neill said.

Mr Holstein also welcomed the redevelopment.

“This project is long overdue, and will be appreciated by both

Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said Gosford Council welcomed IPART’s final report as it would allow Council to get on with the job of maintaining and improving water and sewerage services for the community.

The new prices will result in a gradual price increase of 28.0% or $297 over the four year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2017, for

a typical residential bill.

Mr Williams said the new prices would help council continue to make multi-million dollar system improvements for approximately 70,000 properties currently using its water supply, sewerage and stormwater networks.

“These charges cover the cost of harvesting, treating and delivering safe drinking water to over 68,000 properties through 1,000 kilometres of water mains.

“During this pricing period council will be delivering major improvements to the water supply system including a $7.9 million Somersby Water Treatment Plant upgrade that involves the replacement and renewal of

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Lemon Grove netball court entry (just south of Bangalow St).

A Beach Facilities Building consisting of a café, kiosk and public toilets will also be constructed at the end of Beach St as will a pedestrian walkway - cycleway along Lance Webb Reserve, between Picnic Pde and Ferry Rd. Beach nourishment and restoration will also take place.

Construction of the new public toilet facility at Ferry Rd and the demolition of the Schnapper Rd public toilet in November 2011 are also included in the redevelopment project.

The Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment has a $2 million dollar funding contribution from the Federal Government, $2.79 million from Gosford Council, $300,000 from the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Greenspace Program and just over $83,000 from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.

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Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales

environment and public health.

“Major upgrades will be completed at Kincumber and Woy Woy Wastewater Treatment Plants, with $16 million spent to improve the treatment process and ensure we continue treating the community’s wastewater to the required environmental standards.

Mr Williams noted that reports from the National Water Commission showed the bill for a typical Gosford household remained below the national average in recent years.

“We understand any price increase can be a concern for residents and we will always strive to deliver services that provide value for money,” Mr Williams said.

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rime Minister Julia Gillard joined Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Robertson Ms Deb O’Neill in Kariong on Friday, May 24, to reaffirm Federal Labor’s $600 million plan to ease congestion and cut travel times along the F3. delivered in partnership with the NSW Government, which will provide the same amount of upfront funding.

The balance of the required funding will come from the private sector, with the project expected to go to market within months.

In addition to making the F3 to M2 Link a reality, Federal Labor’s plan also funds targeted improvements to tackle congestion and improve safety along the existing F3, including widening the section between Tuggerah and Doyalson, widening the section between Kariong and Somersby, upgrading

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$13 million upgrade officially opened he $13 million upgrade to the Central Coast Highway and Wisemans Ferry Rd intersection was fully opened to traffic on Friday, May 24, two months ahead of schedule and on budget.

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“Residents can play a role in keeping their bill down by maintaining their commitment to water conservation, which has been a highlight of the commission’s reports for some years now.”

IPART has considered the submission made by Gosford City Council, as well as the public submissions to determine the final prices.

Following council resolution, new charges will come into effect from July 1.

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Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Department of Infrastructure and Transport representative Ms Lyn O’Connell

Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher said the intersection upgrade funded by the NSW Government would benefit motorists by improving safety, reducing delays and lessening congestion.

“This key intersection provides a major road link

between suburbs of the Central Coast and the F3 to Newcastle and Sydney,” Mr Hartcher said.

“Importantly the upgraded intersection improves safety for motorists and cyclists by separating traffic movements and minimising merges.

“The upgrade has

extended the existing right turn lane and provided a second right turn lane from the Central Coast Highway into Wisemans Ferry Rd. “And in another benefit to road users, the intersection has opened two months ahead of schedule.”

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said work on

the intersection upgrade commenced in June last year and was carried out

by Roads and Maritime Services.

“Minor finishing work including improved street lighting, building shared paths, final line marking and median upgrades is expected to be completed in late July,” Mr Holstein said.

“Traffic control and reduced speed limits will

be in place where needed to ensure the safety of workers, motorists and other road users.”

Further features of the upgrade included an additional left turn lane from Wisemans Ferry Rd into the Central Coast Highway controlled by traffic lights, a continuous lane on Wisemans Ferry Rd for southbound vehicles exiting F3, removing the need to merge, a right turn

bay from Wisemans Ferry Rd onto the northbound on ramp of the F3 to separate traffic and an off road cycle path.

“I thank motorists and nearby residents for their ongoing patience throughout the upgrade and while this essential finishing work is carried out,” Mr Holstein said.

Media Release, 24 May 2013 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

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Wyee rezoning to deliver 1,250 new dwellings he NSW Government has approved a rezoning in the Lake Macquarie local government area with the potential to deliver 1,250 new dwellings.

the Kariong Interchange and upgrading the Weakleys Dr intersection.

The staged delivery of these projects could begin as soon as next year and will be jointly funded by the Federal and NSW governments, with each contributing $195.8 million.

The extensive upgrade of the road corridor between Sydney and Central Coast is part of the much larger Federally-funded capital works program currently being rolled out across the State.

Media Release, 30 May 2013 Office of Julia Gillard PM

The rezoning at Wyee, which was approved on Friday, May 24, is a step towards establishing a framework to progress the long-standing “paper subdivision” in the town, which dates back to the early 20th century.

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s Hunter and Central Coast regional director Mr Michael Leavey said the decision was in line with an aim of the 2006 Lower Hunter Regional Strategy to support housing supply in the Wyee area.

This regional strategy is currently under review.

The Department has approved the local environmental plan rezoning amendment proposed by the Lake Macquarie City Council for about 164 hectares of land adjoining the existing township and its railway station.

The land in the rezoning area is owned by the Wyee Development Fund, Lake

Macquarie Council, NSW Government or individual owners of about 200 lots in a “paper subdivision”.

The rezoning will create about 117 hectares of residential land, with higher densities encouraged closer to the railway station.

It also sets aside

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another 45 hectares for environmental or conversation purposes, 1.6 hectares for open space and 0.5 hectares for infrastructure purposes.

The site incorporates a “paper subdivision” dating back to 1914.

This area had been subdivided into urban

sized blocks but homes were not able to be approved because of the lack of infrastructure services and formed roads.

Mr Leavey said development applications to begin home construction across the site, including the “paper subdivision” area, would

of a NSW Government regulation to unlock paper subdivisions which was finalised earlier this year.

“This rezoning is an important step towards providing additional housing and services for the township of Wyee and the Lake Macquarie local government area,” Mr Leavey said.

Lake Macquarie City Council Strategy Director Tony Farrell said Council was pleased with the decision, which facilitates the expansion of Wyee in line with the Wyee Structure Plan.

“The plan aims to integrate residential development with access to public transport and open space, while conserving our natural environment,” Mr Farrell said.

“Infrastructure, including sewerage, is vital to the future development of Wyee, and need to show that adequate the Council will continue arrangements had been to work with residents to made for the co-ordinated overcome issues in the provision of essential paper subdivision.” infrastructure, including Media release, 31 May 2013 water supply, electricity, Mark Skelsey and Danielle telecommunications and Nelson, NSW Department of sewerage.

Planning and Infrastructure and Lake Macquarie City The option exists for Council future development of the area to take advantage

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Matt Graham qualifies for Winter Olympics

Mardi Love, Office of Communities Sport and Recreation

arara freestyle mogul skier Matt Graham will represent Australia at the XXII Winter Olympiad in Sochi Russia in February.

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Graham’s qualification followed his fourth placing in the FIS Freestyle Mogul Skiing World Championships held in March.

He was beaten by the world number one, two and three skiers who finished in the current world rank order.

Matt’s fourth placing at the World Championships at VOSS, Norway, back

in March capped off a successful northern winter for the 18-year-old.

He managed three personal best performances along the way, which included a 10th place in a round of the World Cup in Deer Valley, USA; a seventh place at the Olympic Test Event - World Cup round at Sochi, Russia (the venue and course for the 2014 Winter Olympics) followed by the fourth place at the World Championships.

Matt’s scholarship level with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWI) is now at Level A and he has

qualified for Tier 1 funding with the Australia Sports Commission.

Only a few Central Coast Athletes have gone on to represent Australia and the Central Coast at Winter Olympic Games competition; including Paralympian skiers James Patterson in 1994 and 1998 and Shannon Dallas in 2006 and 2010 and an ice hockey representative, Rob Dewhurst in 1960.

Matt will be the first individual able bodied athlete to represent Australia from the Central Coast.

Spinks plays in AFL curtain raiser in Melbourne

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arners Bay AFL player Matthew Spinks played in the curtain raiser to the AFL Dreamtime game between Richmond and Essendon at the MCG on Saturday, May 25.

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Matthew is a member of the Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Program which links young indigenous men with employment and

education opportunities.

Now in its fourth year, the program selects 50 participants aged between 18 and 24 from around Australia based on their football ability, community engagement and potential to serve as role models.

The program gives young men a chance to gain exposure to elite AFL training and corporate networking opportunities to strengthen their leadership and teamwork skills.

The first part of the program involved Matthew travelling to Perth last November, with a second camp to be held in Melbourne.

Spinks, 18, was part of the Southern side coached by former Brisbane Lions Premiership player Chris Johnson.

“There are plenty of good players in the program with players coming from State Leagues across Australia,” Spinks said

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Local heroes awarded at National Day of Thanksgiving Deborah Warwick

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he inaugural National Day of Thanksgiving was held on Saturday, May 25, in Kibble Park which saw a presentation of local heroes awards.

NSW Police helicopter service, Pol-air, did a flyover of Kibble Park and Fire and Rescue NSW brought along a fire truck while the mounted police delighted crowds.

Among the award recipients were officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command, the Central Coast Mariners, members of emergency services and individuals who have performed heroic acts or acts of service.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna was on hand to help present the

awards to recipients.

There were 32 award recipients presented and thanked for their contribution to the community.

There was something for everyone with free rides and kids kitchen and craft activities, Kindifarm petting zoo, a vintage fire truck and police display, Harley Davidson motor bike display while Thomas the Tank ferried kids through the park.

A free barbeque and morning tea was provided for award recipients and their families.

The event was hosted

by Liberty Family Church with the support of Gosford Council and, given the success of the event, it will become an annual event in the city.

Liberty Family Church

Senior Pastor Ps Kim Jones said: “National Day of Thanksgiving is about celebrating groups and individuals who keep our city going and growing.”

“It’s our chance to say thank you and honour them for what they do.”

Mayor Cr McKinna said National Day of Thanksgiving was a reminder to stop, reflect and say thank you to the wonderful people and places that make Australia, and the Central Coast in particular, such a great place to live.

During his presentation on stage mayor Cr McKinna also thanked his wife, Christine, for 32 years of marriage.

Plans are already underway for National Day of Thanksgiving in 2014.

Century Challenge raises over $15,000

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ver 400 riders took part in the Erina Rotary Century Challenge held over the weekend of May 25 and 26, and raised well over $15,000 for Coast Shelter and other local charities.

As part of the event,

Gosford Council entered a 24 person team spreading road safety awareness through the Share the Road and the Amy Gillett Foundation’s A Metre Matters messages.

Gosford Council’s cycleways and pedestrian safety officer Mr David Gillett said that the event

provided a great avenue to promote safe cycling.

“The idea behind our Share the Road team was to have a council involvement in this remarkable community event promoting the A Metre Matters message.

“It was an opportunity for all of us to interact with

the cycling community and act as advocates for these important safety messages,” said Mr Gillett.

Mr Gillett said that while the ride was picturesque, it wasn’t always easy going.

“It was a tough course which tested a lot of riders but all in all it was very enjoyable morning for

everyone.

“The riders and organisers created a really positive atmosphere – we were able to spread our safe cycling message and raise money for some very worthwhile local charities in the process.

“A big congratulations needs to go to Erina

Rotary for their excellent organisation of the Century Challenge.

“I would also like to thank Gosford Council Senior Management and the Amy Gillett Foundation for their support of all of our riders and our Share the Road campaign,” said Mr Gillett.

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Prime Minister in Kariong to reaffirm F3 upgrade The corridor is used by some 75,000 cars and 7,000 trucks a day, with freight volumes predicted to nearly double within the next two decades.

The centrepiece of Federal Labor’s plan is $405 million to bring forward the construction of the “missing link” between the F3 and M2.

As well as delivering smoother, quicker driving conditions, this new 7.7km dual two lane road tunnel beneath Pennant Hills Rd would also greatly reduce traffic congestion through Sydney’s northern suburbs.

The project will be

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assets to improve their reliability, efficiency, safety and performance.

“Plus, there are extensive, ongoing efforts to replace ageing water mains to help reduce main breaks and maintain the quality of the city’s drinking water.

“The prices also ensure we transport and treat sewage from over 66,000 properties through 1,500 kilometres of sewerage mains and 185 sewage pump stations to protect public health and the environment.

“In the next four years over $36 million will be spent on refurbishments and renewals for aging sewerage infrastructure to minimise sewage overflows and odours and reduce risk to the

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Water rates to increase by seven percent per annum The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced new water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices for Gosford City for the next four years.

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Work commences on waterfront redevelopment locals and visitors alike,” said Mr Holstein.

Mayor Cr McKinna said the local community had been very involved in this project and everyone was excited for works to be commencing.

“The local community is really getting behind this redevelopment and we are happy to see the project will be consistent with the Ettalong Beach Reserve Foreshore Plan of Management.

“Council has undergone consultation with the neighbouring property owners, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Ettalong Beach Business Group, with everyone working together to ensure the redevelopment is reflective of the natural characteristics of the area and meets the needs of the local community,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

Scheduled works include a new sandstone seawall, cycleway - footpath, playground, park furniture, carpark realignment, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping in the reserve area between Beach St and the

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The first sod at the $5.2 million Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment was turned on Friday, May 24, with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna celebrating the start of the collaborative project.

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ederal Opposition leader Mr Tony Abbott addressed the NSW Liberal Party State Council at Tumbi Umbi on Saturday, June 1.

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Speaking ahead of the upcoming Federal election on September 14, Mr Abbott said that for too long, the Central Coast has been taken for granted by the Australian Labor Party.

According to Mr Abbott, no serious infrastructure has been built on the Central Coast for the last 15 years.

He also referred to the Federal Labor Government’s 2007 promise to start building the missing link between the M2 and the expressway at Hornsby, which is yet to occur.

“The only way to

ensure that the missing link is built is to vote in a Coalition Government and the best way to vote in a Coalition Government is to vote for Lucky Wicks and Karen McNamara for the seats of Robertson and Dobell here on the Central Coast,” he said.

Mr Abbott also said that should he be successful on September 14, the very first legislation a new parliament would consider would be the carbon tax repeal legislation.

Building a strong relationship with Indonesia ranks high on

the Coalition’s agenda, as Indonesia is the transit point for the vast majority of illegal immigrants.

Mr Abbott said the challenge for his party was to restore good government to the country and trust in our parliament.

“Australian people [should] enjoy once more the hope, reward and the opportunity that should be the birth right of all of us as Australians,” he said.

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yong Council has been named a finalist in the Engineers Australia, Sydney Division Excellence Awards 2013 for the Mardi-Mangrove Link project.

Entered by Wyong Council with joint entrants Gosford Council and GHD, the Mardi-Mangrove Link is the largest water infrastructure project undertaken on the Central Coast in over 25 years.

The pipeline is a key element in securing the region’s water supply for

the next 40 years.

Innovative engineering and construction solutions have optimised energy use and lifecycle costs for the project.

Community and council funded irrigation and water projects featured strongly in the list of finalists.

Finalists have now

been invited to enter the second level of the awards, with winners to be announced at the Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney Gala Dinner on September 20 at The Star Event Centre, Sydney.

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Council to cease pump out service Legislation to stop y o n g Council will cease to provide effluent and sludge removal services to properties not connected to the sewer at the beginning of next year.

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The decision was made at Council’s ordinary meeting of Wednesday, May 22, and will directly affect 50 premises in the area.

These premises, which comprise domestic, commercial and Council owned properties, currently receive a regular fortnightly (or more frequent) pump out service, by a Council contractor, from the collection well of a septic

tank.

There are a further 3,000 premises, predominately in rural areas, that may be impacted by the change.

These properties are connected to either onsite septic tanks or aerated waste treatment systems that use an absorption area which may require periodic sludge removal services.

Council’s decision has come after a review of the costs associated with providing the current service.

Domestic effluent pump out services are provided to properties by a Council contractor, which charges $52.55 per fortnightly service.

The rate per service

Water levels rise ten percent he Central Coast water supply continues to benefit from recent wet weather and the completion of the Mardi-Mangrove Link, rising 10% since late-February.

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Total storage levels have now topped 60%, a level not seen since August 1994.

Wyong Council director of infrastructure and operations Mr Greg McDonald said the amount of water stored in the past two and a half months alone would supply the Central Coast for nearly 10 months.

“Storage levels have increased by more than 20,000 million litres in the past two months,” he said.

“This is the equivalent

of nearly three full Mardi Dams or enough to fill more than 8,300 Olympicsized swimming pools.

“More importantly it is enough to supply our entire community for nearly 10 months on the current water wise rules.”

Central Coast residents are encouraged to get to know the Central Coast water story by visiting www.gwcwater.nsw.gov. au.

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charged by Council and collected from the ratepayer annually is $41.32.

Council is currently subsidising the cost gap for this service from revenue in the sewerage fund.

Sludge removal and disposal services are provided by the contractor on an as required basis and there is also a cost gap for the provision of this service.

An investigation of all domestic and commercial sites currently being serviced by the contract has revealed that of the 32 domestic sites, 14 domestic sites have existing sewer mains availability on their property boundary and six domestic sites could be connected by an extension of the existing gravity sewer network.

Only nine domestic sites would require the provision of a low pressure pumping system to establish sewer connection.

Of the 11 commercial sites now serviced by the contract, one commercial site has existing sewer mains available on their property boundary, four commercial; sites could be connected by an extension of the existing gravity sewer network and five commercial sites would require a low pressure pumping system to establish sewer connection.

Due to the proposed changes to how the service will operate next year, Council will offer an incentive to encourage those domestic and commercial sites identified within close

proximity to sewer services to connect.

Ratepayers will be able to take advantage of a time payment plan for the sewer contribution charge if they connect before 31 December, this year.

The sewer contribution (i.e. connection) charge is a one-time charge based on geographical location.

Costs range from approximately $2,500 to $6,650 plus the private plumbing charges that are site specific.

Once connected to Council sewer services the annual sewerage charge to the ratepayer is $463 (2012-13) per annum.

Should the ratepayer not take advantage of the incentive offered

by Council, the cost of fortnightly effluent and sludge removal and disposal services would be approximately $1,500 per annum, without the Council subsidy.

Council will provide the affected property owners with a list of contractors which are able to provide the effluent and sludge removal services The cost gap between the annual sewer charge and the estimated cost of the fortnightly service is about $1,000 per annum.

Over a period of two to six years, the ratepayer would recover the cost of the sewer contribution charge.

There will be an immediate reduction in Council’s charges for all domestic and commercial ratepayers that have been serviced by the contract.

Wyong Council Agenda, 3.2, 22 May 2013.

illegal dumping ember for the Entrance Mr Chris Spence has announced his support for the NSW Government’s introduction of legislation into Parliament that will assist the fight against illegal dumpers.

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“The community is sick and tired of dodgy dumpers putting the health of the environment and the community at risk,” Mr Spence said.

“These laws will be the strongest in the county and could see repeat offenders handed a twoyear jail sentence.”

Changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Illegal Waste Disposal) Bill will include additional powers for the Environment Protection Authority.

The legislation will also be amended to increase sentencing and penalty provisions for the courts system.

yong Council has voted to extend the existing alcohol free zones in the area for another four years.

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The move comes following a review, which included consultation with the NSW Police, showing that these locations were still achieving an overall aim of reducing irresponsible behaviour.

Six of the existing alcohol free zones in retail areas in Bateau Bay, Lake

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Munmorah, Ourimbah, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay and Wyong will also be extended to adjoining residential areas.

The majority of alcohol free zones remain located in the vicinity of liquor outlets and - or hotels and clubs.

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Residents warned to avoid scammers yong Shire residents are being warned to avoid being scammed by offers of refunds on bank fees.

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NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe issued the warning as Gosford Fair Trading Centre received four calls in the week of May 27 to June 2 from the Gorokan Kanwal area.

“Consumers reported receiving offers of a refund on bank fees,” Mr Stowe said.

“Scammers told some people Fair Trading would contact them the following day.

“One scammer used the name Allan Spencer from Parramatta and the name Thomas Hepwell was also given.

“They provided a contact number of 02 8006 2544.”

Mr Stowe said it was not the first time scammers had pretended to be officers from Fair Trading.

“Scammers trade on consumer trust in Fair Trading and other government agencies, but people should know that no government agency cold calls you offering

money,” he said.

“That’s a dead giveaway you are being scammed.

“Bank refund schemes are common and a major con.”

Scammers tell consumers they have obtained funds owing to them for a bank and that in order to receive the money, people need to deposit money for administrative purposes.

Scammers often know a number of the consumer’s personal details such as a date of birth, address or bank account details.

NSW Fair Trading has emphasised that personal or financial details should never be given out over the phone.

Scammers take millions of dollars from individuals and businesses every year.

To report a scam call Fair Trading on 13 32 30.

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Council general managers meet with Minister ollaboration between state government agencies, Gosford and Wyong Councils, and other organisations is alive and well on the Central Coast, thanks in part to the ongoing success of the Regional Economic Development and Employment Strategy.

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The REDES Executive, chaired by Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher, met on May 24 to review progress under the strategy.

The REDES Executive comprises Minister Hartcher, Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson, Wyong Council general manager Mr Michael Whittaker and the chair of Regional Development Australia Central Coast Mr David Abrahams.

The REDES strategy provides the basis for collaboration across the region, as well as a mechanism to engage senior decision makers to drive forward initiatives to create employment and economic prosperity for the Central Coast.

Mr Abrahams said that there had been significant collaborative work across the region to unlock benefits from the rollout of the National Broadband Network.

“We have recently hosted the ‘switch on’ of the NBN in Gosford, and the rollout continues in both the Gosford and Wyong area,” he said.

“We are working across the region on a range of joint regional initiatives, driven by REDES, to underpin growth in the digital community.”

Both Wyong Shire and Gosford Councils are playing key roles in promoting economic

development and jobs growth, and the REDES strategy provides them with a key mechanism to work with government agencies and organisations across the region to ensure a joint response to key issues.

Mr Whittaker noted the recent focus on infrastructure.

“Wyong Council

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“We’ve recently had

some success in opening up development sites such as the commercial development in Lake Munmorah, attracting investment in The Entrance and we are seeing progress on the Warnervale town centre.”

But Mr Whittaker stressed that there was more work to be done across the entire region.

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yong Council is urging dog owners to be responsible and pick up their pet’s waste before it poses a potential health risk by washing into waterways and making its way into the ocean or

lakes.

rime Minister Julia Gillard visited the Central Coast on Thursday, May 30, and reaffirmed Labor’s $600 million plan to ease congestion and cut travel times along the F3.

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Funded in last month’s federal budget, the new package of works will include the widening of the section between Tuggerah and Doyalson, as well as that between Kariong and Somersby.

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see the Kariong and Weakleys Dr intersections upgraded.

The works form part of an extensive upgrade of the road corridor between Sydney and the Central Coast and will be welcomed by the 75,000

cars and 7,000 trucks that use the F3 each day.

The staged delivery of these projects could begin as soon as next year and will be jointly funded by the Federal and NSW governments.

Each government will contribute $195.8 million, with the balance of the required funding coming from the private sector.

Freight volumes alone on the F3 are predicted to nearly double within just the next two decades.

“We are now informing dog owners of their responsibilities and the potential consequences of their inactions so we can better manage the problem of dog waste in the Shire,” he said.

All of Council’s offleash dog areas have garbage bins and Council is urging dog owners to continue to pick up after their dog and dispose of the waste responsibly.

“Many dog owners are unaware of the potential problems uncollected dog waste creates,” Mr McMillan said.

“Besides dog poo being a health issue, picking up after your pet will also help the environment, ensuring

your dog’s waste doesn’t end up in our waterways.

“Disposing of dog faeces also shows you have pride in your area.

“One of the major sources of complaints from tourists is actually dog poo, particularly on our beaches and shared pathways.”

Council has 14 offleash areas in the Shire, including 11 parks.

The other off-leash areas are at North Shelley, The Entrance North and Lakes’ Beaches.

Doggie bags are available at all supermarkets.

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Under the Companion Animals Act, the failure to pick up your dog’s faeces could result in a $275 fine if rangers observe you neglecting your pet responsibilities.

While Council recently resolved to remove 13 existing dog bag dispensers in the Shire, the message of responsible pet ownership is stronger than ever.

Council’s Open Space architect Boyd McMillan said the bag dispensers failed to encourage owners to collected their dog’s waste.

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Education on Australia Day is flawed

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n the four months since NSW newspapers ran seriously flawed stories about Australia Day, none of those errors seem to have been corrected.

When Governor Phillip reached Botany Bay on January 18, 1788, he soon realised it was unsuitable.

The rest of the First Fleet straggled into Botany Bay over the new few days.

Phillip set off in three small boats to investigate nearby Port Jackson (now called Sydney Harbour).

He and his men spent their first night on a beach just inside Sydney Heads.

This was probably at what we now call Camp Cove.

The next day they explored different arms of Port Jackson.

He called it “the finest harbour in the world”, and returned to

Botany Bay. Phillip, aboard the “Sirius”, sailed into Sydney Harbour and landed at Sydney Cove (now called Circular Quay) on January 25, 1788, to prepare for the rest of the fleet.

On January 26, after all the ships had arrived, Phillip held a brief ceremony.

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the famous painting |usually displayed on Australia Day. “The British flag was unfurled at the head of Sydney Cove, toasts were drunk, and volleys of musketry fired.”

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That took place on February, 7, 1788, a date about which few students ever hear.

The lesson for all of us might be to examine historical “facts” carefully before we either accept or reject them.

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Men’s Shed opened he new Alison Homestead Men’s Shed was officially opened by Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber on Monday, May 13.

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“This important expansion of the Central Coast Men’s Shed network was fully funded by a State Government Community Building Partnership Grant of $10,975,” Mr Webber said.

“This has enabled the construction of the new shed, including the laying of the concrete slab.

“There is still work required to fit out the electrical works and fixtures and I am encouraging the Alison Homestead Men’s Shed

Association to apply for further funding in the next round of Community Building Partnership Grants, which opens in June this year.

“This new shed is now a valuable addition to the many established Men’s Sheds on the Central Coast, including four in the Wyong Shire, with another two under construction.

“As a Patron of this Association, I welcome their continued expansion within the Wyong Shire.

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The official opening ceremony was attended by more than 80 members and supporters of the Alison Homestead Men’s Shed and the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society.

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Thomson’s private members’ bill to ban coal exports doomed ember for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has said Central Coast voters will be able to regard the upcoming September federal election as a referendum on the proposed underground coal mine at Wallarah

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Mr Thomson said now that Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said she would not support Mr Thomson’s private members bill which seeks to ban coal exports from the region’s water catchment, Central Coast residents would be able to oppose the mine at the polls.

“It is disappointing that the Federal Government will not support this bill, despite both the then State Government and the State Opposition saying they would stop the mine,” Mr Thomson said.

“I have made it clear that I will continue fighting to stop the Wallarah Number Two mine because it threatens the Central Coast’s water supply and environment,”

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He has again called on the Opposition to support the bill and, despite her previous refusal, will also ask for the Prime Minister’s backing.

Mr Thomson said the State Government can no longer be trusted to take action against the coal mine.

“There is no doubt federal intervention is needed because the State Government has failed the people of the Central Coast by taking zero action on the coal mine despite its key promise,” he said.

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“Now there is only one way forward and that is for Central Coast people to demand at the ballot box that the mine be stopped.

“The community can be assured that I will not give up the fight to stop this mine.”

Mr Thomson said he would continue to lobby Government ministers to convince them that the community has already spoken out against the coal mine and that Federal

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Teen killed by train at Ourimbah urimbah was the site of tragedy on Friday, May 31, when Erina High School Year 12 student Luke Sivis died after he was struck by a train at around midday.

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was lucky to have met Luke on occasions and I would have been proud to have had Luke as a son.”

“You can tell kids brought up in a loving family, and I could tell Luke was.

“May you find comfort knowing he is with a lot of nice souls now and you will meet again one day.”

The Newcastle and Central Coast Line was closed in both directions between Gosford and Wyong.

Buses replaced trains between Gosford and Wyong while emergency services conducted investigations.

Trains resumed through the area in the city bound direction from 3pm and the line resumed full operation around 3:45pm.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Two men missing presumed dead he search for two men missing off the coast of Norah Head has been suspended unless further information comes to light.

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The men, aged 38 and 43, were last seen launching their vessel off Norah Head Boat Ramp about 9:30am on Sunday, June 2.

The men are thought to be Richard Choi and Damian Diamond as reported in other media sources.

About 2pm on Tuesday, June 4, National Parks and Wildlife officers identified two life jackets, a fuel tank, and other personal items belonging to the missing men that had washed up at the northern end of Stockton Beach.

The search on Wednesday, June 5, concentrated on an area

of coast line between Newcastle and Seal Rocks, utilising police vessels, jet-ski’s and the Police Air Wing.

Marine Rescue also had two vessels assisting, and National Parks and Wildlife officers assisted in a land search.

Officers from the Marine Area Command who coordinated the search have asked if any member of the public has located anything washed up on the beach that may be relevant to the missing men, or the missing boat, to contact them on 9320 7499.

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A special assembly was held at the school on Monday, June 3, with a counselling team on hand to offer support to students and staff.

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Wayne Swan to speak Central Coast Group at Innov8 at Mingara Training awarded three year contract D eputy Prime Minister Mr Wayne Swan will speak at the 2013 Innov8Central Information Summit on Thursday, June 13, at the Mingara Recreation Club.

Having held the role of Federal Treasurer since 2007 and that of Deputy Prime Minister from 2010, Mr Swan was named World’s Top Finance Minister of 2011

by Euromoney Magazine for his role in guiding Australian through the Global Financial Crisis without going into recession.

The summit will explore new business

ideas and models that capitalise on the next wave of innovation.

This year’s event will focus on the opportunity for coupling sustainability with digital technology to create a resource efficient digitally-connected community.

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t its ordinary meeting of Wednesday, May 22, Wyong Council awarded a contract for the provision of training for apprentices and trainees to Central Coast Group Training for up to three years.

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Council currently engages 21 trade (and trade-like) apprentices and trainees in a broad range of vocational areas.

These include metal fabrication, electrical, horticultural, heavy vehicle mechanics, carpentry and painting.

Council’s use of a group training organisation has many benefits for its apprentices and trainees, such as the ability to be rotated with other employers to ensure experience, skills and knowledge are attained

across the full scope of the qualification.

Under the new contract, Central Coast Group Training will recruit suitable apprentices for Council, carry out all responsibilities as employer of the apprentices - trainees, ensure vocational requirements are met and provide recognition and reward opportunities.

The continued use of a group training organisation to provide apprentices and trainees to Council is aligned to

the Youth Employment Strategy.

The strategy corresponds with the Council resolution on July 22, 2009, “that Council adopt a long term youth employment target of 15%”, the Community Plan and the Wyong Shire Strategic Plan”.

It is anticipated that a target of 10% will be achievable in the next four years.

Commercial premises approved for Tuggerah Council amends liquid Business Park trade waste policy W yong Council has approved a development application to construct a large scale commercial premises at Tuggerah Business Park.

The application was lodged by Redeye Constructions Pty Ltd, on behalf of Central Coast Group Training, with the development to be completed in three stages.

The proposed development was found to comply with the

objectives of the zone as it is providing a large scale commercial development which will not conflict with the existing commercial zone at Westfield Tuggerah or the Business Support Zone located across the Tuggerah Straight

Precinct or Bryant Dr. The completed development is expected to be an integrated employment and activity centre that will provide leading edge industry and businesses which demand a high quality and diversified labour force.

Up to 35 new jobs will be created once the premises are fully operational.

The centre will operate during normal business hours.

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pproximately 180 small businesses will reap the benefit of Wyong Council’s decision to amend its liquid trade waste policy.

Under the changes, most Category One dischargers will no longer be subject to the approval process and will be exempt from paying the annual trade waste fee.

Category One dischargers pose the lowest risk to the sewerage system, the community and the environment.

They typically include activities such as day centres, florists and hairdressers, all of which require little more than sink strainers and floor

waste baskets in order to achieve compliance with Council’s policy.

The move comes as a result of complaints received from Category One dischargers over the approval process and the payment for what is essentially a minimalist “walk through” annual inspection basically to ensure that the sink strainers are being properly used and little else.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the policy amendment was an

“encouraging result”.

“The staff have proactively identified a regulation that is no longer required which effectively cuts the burden of red tape for small businesses in the Shire,” said Cr Eaton.

Liquid trade waste is defined as all the liquid waste discharged to the sewerage other than that of a domestic nature and quality.

Wyong Council Agenda, 4.3, 22 May 2013.

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y o n g C o u n c i l ’s ouncil made a resolution in March this work to year, to purchase mayoral chains for improve Long Jetty use at formal occasions. has received a huge In a statement to media, Macquarie and Newcastle tick from long-time Wyong Council have have Mayoral chains and local business owners.

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claimed that the purchase of Mayoral chains will move the Wyong Council in line with a majority of Council’s across NSW, where the chains are an important part of the regalia associated with the office of Mayor.

Former mayor Cr Bob Graham referred to the purchase of the chains as "the most egotistical, self-promoting load of rubbish that I have ever come across in my public life," at Council’s ordinary meeting on Wednesday, May 8.

During the meeting Cr Doug Vincent also pointed out that the purchase of the chains came at a time when Council had introduced a $10 fee for birthday cakes made at Council operated childcare centres.

Mayoral chains are typically used for special events, such as citizenship, civic ceremonies or other official functions.

Council’s statement noted that all Councils of comparable size, including Gosford, Lake

argued that the chains will be a part of Council long after the current Mayor and Councillors have gone, and will therefore become a valuable asset over time.

Council’s statement claimed that the chains had not been purchased with the intent to glorify the individual, but to symbolise the importance of the mayor’s office.

The Mayoral chains are in line with the image Council is trying to project to the new generation of investors in Wyong Shire, including investors from overseas.

Council said that it believes the chains will project a message to investors from different cultures that the Mayor’s Office is a high office and is to be treated as such.

Council is currently undertaking a review around the purchase of the chains which will be reported to Council when complete.

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Since the streetscape improvement works started in August last year, there has been a marked change in the number of people visiting the area and also to the commercial uptake of previously vacant shops.

Deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster said the works, which included the installation of flag poles, bollards and planter boxes, have made a tremendous difference to the Long Jetty shopping district.

“Long Jetty has actually become a day trip destination for many other residents on the Central Coast because of the retro shops in the area and the colourful paint work undertaken by Council,” she said.

Thirteen building facades have already been painted, with stage two of painting now underway.

Local real estate agent and long-time Long Jetty businessman Mr Bruce McLachlan said a new crop of traders had also created a niche alternative environment.

“As a result of the work undertaken, Long Jetty is now attracting a younger clientele, mirroring the rejuvenation of the suburb from retirees to younger families,” he said.

“The Long Jetty traders are a resilient group of businesses, being mainly local families providing destination services, and I know they are extremely

supportive of the community that supports them.”

Council is also working on a Masterplan for the Long Jetty area, and a series of workshops with local business owners and residents has been held.

“The Masterplan is ultimately about setting in place a framework that will further revitalise the

Long Jetty town centre,” Council’s manager of place management Mr Paul Bowditch said.

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Capacity crowd for Anzac Day Woy Woy Memorial Park was nearing capacity at the 10:30am Anzac Day service on Thursday, May 25.

Brisbane Water Secondary College school captains Jason Mumford and Aleisha Ford were the guest speakers at the ceremony.

Jason said it was an honour to have been asked to deliver a speech at the service.

“I have been attending Anzac services for as long as I can remember and have always seen this day as one of great inspiration, remembrance and unity.

“Each nation recognizes a past event, which would stay with them forever.

“This is our event.

“The large turnout here today is evidence itself of how close this date is to the hearts of all Australians.

“It is so encouraging seeing so many peoples, both young and old, attending this service and similar ones nationwide.

“April 25 is no longer a date on the calendar, but rather a fundamental Australian tradition.

“A celebration of the lives in which were sacrificed to allow the many freedoms we all take for granted today.

“These Anzacs, often younger then myself, saw this as an adventure.

“Always displaying the characteristics now cemented forever in this great nation.

“These young men

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demonstrated immense courage, commitment, endurance and of course mateship.

“Four qualities in which Australians as a whole have adopted and should continue to strive for.

“By the end of the war, one quarter of a million casualties could be counted, from a country with a small population of only five million at the time.

“To put that painfully, one

in every 17 people of our total population was dead or injured as a result of the war; brothers, fathers, sons, mothers, daughters and mates.

“We must also think of their families and the pain they suffered after losing a loved one to the war, something many of us could not comprehend today.

“Their potential to further impact the world fading with them too, however, their legacy lives on.

“This is why we remember.

“By remembering we uphold everything the Anzacs stood and fought for.

“By coming together today we show our appreciation in a national unity.

“The essence of Gallipoli was that in the face of potential and likely defeat, the Australian spirit prevailed.

“Let us not celebrate the war on this day, but instead the people

involved.

“We must look back with pride, but also look forward to further build on the foundations and freedoms these young Anzacs established for us all.

“Lest we forget,” concluded Jason.

Email, 26 Apr 2013 Jason Mumford, Brisbane Water Secondary College

The Hardys Bay Residents Group reported in its recent newsletter that it had removed “designated mangroves” with Council and Fisheries approval near Killcare marina in a clean-up in February.

The Trust stated in its newsletter that it was “not fundamentally opposed to appropriate mangrove removal”.

However, the committee said that permits should only be granted after serious consultation with all the stakeholders including the community, Fisheries, Waterways and Council and only for the purposes of ecological health and not for enhancement of views for residents.

The Coastal Zone Management Plan for Brisbane Water Estuary was prepared for Gosford Council by consultants and released last year.

The plan specifically recognised the importance of preserving estuarine habitats such as

mangroves, seagrasses and saltmarsh, according to the Trust’s newsletter.

“These are associated with high rates of diversity and abundance of fish, birds and invertebrate fauna and identified as protected habitats by the Fisheries Management Act 1994,” stated the newsletter.

“It did, however, recommend that mangrove growth should be controlled where they are affecting key drainage channels.

“This should be undertaken (where permissible) under the relevant permit or licence.

“For instance, it was proposed

to deepen and widen the outlets of Mudflat and RSL Creeks in Hardys Bay so that both creeks restore tidal flushing.

“The efficacy of this option in improving flushing should be assessed prior to undertaking the works.”

One of the key recommendations in the Plan was to rehabilitate the eroding eastern foreshores of Hardys Bay with vegetation.

The eastern shore of Hardys Bay near Hardys Bay Pde is currently affected by shoreline erosion and local residents said they had observed trees falling into

the water.

This action seeks to stabilise the foreshore via the establishment of vegetation.

It was also recommended in the plan, among other things, that measures to address the eroding seawall located near Araluen Dr on the southern side of Hardys Bay be investigated and implemented, The Trust will discuss a possible long-term plan for the estuary at its annual meeting on Sunday, May 5.

Newsletter, 24 Apr 2013 David Legge, Killcare Wagstaffe Trust

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Tourism plan has no place for Peninsula The Peninsula will not have any significant place in the future of tourism on the Central Coast, according to a tourism opportunity plan released last month.

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Instead, the Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan Iists Gosford, Terrigal, Wyong and The Entrance as its major tourism nodes.

The Peninsula’s potential was identified as its aquatic centre in Woy Woy, and whale watching and photo opportunities at Ettalong and Woy Woy. A Brisbane Water Adventure Cluster has also been listed as a possible investment opportunity which would include the development of a series of water based activities such as cruise operations and jet boating activities on Brisbane Water.

Five opportunities were identified as catalyst projects which are expected to have a significant impact towards supporting sustainable tourism growth in the region.

These catalyst projects comprise a motorsport precinct under consideration for development in the Wyong LGA, the construction of a sporting hub at Tuggerah’s Pioneer Dairy, a tourism hub at The Entrance, a tourism precinct at Mt Penang and the waterfront development at Gosford.

Central Coast Tourism chairman Mr Bob Diaz said that he was delighted to release the Plan.

“This document has identified new investment and development

Staples Lookout, one of the few areas identified as having tourism potential on the Peninsula

opportunities vital to meet future visitors’ expectations and demands,” said Mr Diaz.

“Without investment in these projects and experiences there is no doubt that the region will lag behind our competitors and visitor numbers will decline.

“Central Coast Tourism will work

together with the local councils, the State and Federal Governments and Regional Development Australia to encourage investment in the region to ensure that we maximise the growth opportunities of both visitor numbers and length of stay,” he concluded.

Central Coast Tourism has

issued an open invitation to the local community and businesses who would like to provide input into the direction of tourism on the Central Coast to attend one of two workshops to be held at the Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, on Thursday, May 16, from 9:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

The workshops will be used to provide information for the development of a new Destination Management Plan, which will provide an agreed vision for the direction of the tourism industry during the period of 2013 to 2016.

The last decade saw a high point of 5.3 million visitors to the Central Coast in 2003.

However, the number declined to 4.8 million the following year and has reduced further since.

Last year’s total visitor count was 4.3 million.

The Tourism Opportunity Plan attributed the decline to the global recession of 2008 through to 2012, a lack of new product to stimulate demand and repeat visitation, and low cost airlines which encouraged Australians to travel internationally.

The Tourism Opportunity Plan forecasted that if its recommendations were adopted, the region would see a year-onyear increase of roughly 150,000 visitors.

The Plan recommend the implementation of 44 investment and infrastructure opportunities for the purpose of improving the reduced visitor numbers the region has experienced across the past 10 years.

Media release, 18 Apr 2013, 7 May 2013 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan, April 2013 The Stafford Group

Terrigal company to develop foreshore Redevelopment of the Ettalong Foreshore will be undertaken by Terrigal company Scape Constructions Pty Ltd, Gosford Council has decided.

Redevelopment works include construction of a new beach facilities building with a kiosk and public toilets, a new sandstone seawall, a cycleway and footpath, a playground, stormwater drains, landscaping and beach

nourishment.

The construction period is 30 weeks with work scheduled to start later this month.

The Ettalong Foreshore Redevelopment has major funding contributions from council and the Federal Government, and some funding from the NSW State Government.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.15, 7 May 2013 An artist’s impression of part of the redevelopment of the foreshore

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Work commences on waterfront redevelopment The first sod at the $5.2 million Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment was turned on Friday, May 24, with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna celebrating the start of the collaborative project.

Ms O’Neill said this was a project of great pride for the entire community.

“I’m very proud of this Federal Government’s investment in our region and it is a real boost for local residents and businesses in Ettalong.

“The redevelopment of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore will help us to showcase the natural beauty of our area and will allow both locals and visitors a better chance to share the great lifestyle we enjoy here on the Central Coast,” Ms O’Neill said.

Mr Holstein also welcomed the redevelopment.

“This project is long overdue, and will be appreciated by both

locals and visitors alike,” said Mr Holstein.

Mayor Cr McKinna said the local community had been very involved in this project and everyone was excited for works to be commencing.

“The local community is really getting behind this redevelopment and we are happy to see the project will be consistent with the Ettalong Beach Reserve Foreshore Plan of Management.

“Council has undergone consultation with the neighbouring property owners, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Ettalong Beach Business Group, with everyone working together to ensure the redevelopment is reflective of the natural characteristics of the area and meets the needs of the local community,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

Scheduled works include a new sandstone seawall, cycleway - footpath, playground, park furniture, carpark realignment, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping in the reserve area between Beach St and the

Lemon Grove netball court entry (just south of Bangalow St).

A Beach Facilities Building consisting of a café, kiosk and public toilets will also be constructed at the end of Beach St as will a pedestrian walkway - cycleway along Lance Webb Reserve, between Picnic Pde and Ferry Rd. Beach nourishment and restoration will also take place.

Construction of the new public toilet facility at Ferry Rd and the demolition of the Schnapper Rd public toilet in November 2011 are also included in the redevelopment project.

The Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment has a $2 million dollar funding contribution from the Federal Government, $2.79 million from Gosford Council, $300,000 from the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Greenspace Program and just over $83,000 from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.

Media Release, 24 May 2013 Gosford Council Media Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales

Water rates to increase by seven percent per annum The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced new water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices for Gosford City for the next four years.

Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said Gosford Council welcomed IPART’s final report as it would allow Council to get on with the job of maintaining and improving water and sewerage services for the community.

The new prices will result in a gradual price increase of 28.0% or $297 over the four year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2017, for

a typical residential bill.

Mr Williams said the new prices would help council continue to make multi-million dollar system improvements for approximately 70,000 properties currently using its water supply, sewerage and stormwater networks.

“These charges cover the cost of harvesting, treating and delivering safe drinking water to over 68,000 properties through 1,000 kilometres of water mains.

“During this pricing period council will be delivering major improvements to the water supply system including a $7.9 million Somersby Water Treatment Plant upgrade that involves the replacement and renewal of

assets to improve their reliability, efficiency, safety and performance.

“Plus, there are extensive, ongoing efforts to replace ageing water mains to help reduce main breaks and maintain the quality of the city’s drinking water.

“The prices also ensure we transport and treat sewage from over 66,000 properties through 1,500 kilometres of sewerage mains and 185 sewage pump stations to protect public health and the environment.

“In the next four years over $36 million will be spent on refurbishments and renewals for aging sewerage infrastructure to minimise sewage overflows and odours and reduce risk to the

environment and public health.

“Major upgrades will be completed at Kincumber and Woy Woy Wastewater Treatment Plants, with $16 million spent to improve the treatment process and ensure we continue treating the community’s wastewater to the required environmental standards.

Mr Williams noted that reports from the National Water Commission showed the bill for a typical Gosford household remained below the national average in recent years.

“We understand any price increase can be a concern for residents and we will always strive to deliver services that provide value for money,” Mr Williams said.

“Residents can play a role in keeping their bill down by maintaining their commitment to water conservation, which has been a highlight of the commission’s reports for some years now.”

IPART has considered the submission made by Gosford City Council, as well as the public submissions to determine the final prices.

Following council resolution, new charges will come into effect from July 1.

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Spence welcomes exclusion of unvaccinated children ember for the Entrance Mr Chris Spence has welcomed legislation that will see unvaccinated children excluded from child care facilities.

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The new laws to be introduced by the NSW Government will deny children enrolment in child care facilities if parents or guardians cannot show proof of vaccination or provide an approved exemption. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSW Government is serious about protecting children on the Central Coast which is why we have acted swiftly to ensure their health and safety at

our child care facilities,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Spence said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The child care providers will no longer have to act as gatekeeper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they will be required by law to deny enrolment to children who cannot provide the required documentation,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Spence.

While there is vaccination coverage of about 92% across NSW, Mr Spence said there were still some communities

lagging behind.

He urged all parents to make vaccination a priority for their families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is nothing to fear from vaccination but there is much to fear if your child contracts a preventable infectious disease,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The new legislation will take effect from January 1, next year.

Media release, 30 May 2013 Chris Spence, Member for The Entrance

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This event will take place at 10am on Wednesday, June 12, at the Wyong Golf Club.

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$108,000 raised so far for Red Shield Appeal ith a weekend of near perfect weather, volunteers united in who are disadvantaged in the Wyong Shire to raise almost $108,000 for The Salvation our local area.

“We also thank the Army Red Shield Appeal held over May 25 and 26.

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Donations from outlying areas are yet to be included but the initial doorknock results show that the region is well on track to reaching the Appeal’s 2013 target and exceeding last year’s result.

Central Coast Red Shield Appeal chair Ms Louise Duff said that although the Wyong community were happy to support the cause at collection points across roadsides and local McDonald’s stores, the fantastic weather made it difficult to catch people at

home.

“While we are currently exceeding the initial 2012 Wyong result, we are still $26,000 short of our 2013 goal for the Wyong doorknock appeal which is $134, 000,” she said.

“However, it is not too late to donate and we remain confident that we can reach our goal.”

The Salvation Army spend over $3 million annually on providing services to the Central Coast, including the Dooralong Transformation Centre,

Oasis Youth Centre at Wyong, Family Tracing Service, local emergency services and housing relief, local counselling services, and the Salvos’ Care Line.

“We are indebted to the people of the Wyong Shire who have given so generously to the Red Shield Appeal,” Ms Duff said.

“Without this outpouring of support, The Salvation Army would not be able to continue their wide range of social and community services, assisting those

volunteer collectors around the community who shared their time on the weekend to help raise these vital funds.”

Donations can be made to the Red Shield Appeal through to June 30 by visiting www.salvos. org.au, telephoning 13 SALVOS or visiting any Greater Building Society or Westpac branch.

They may also be posted to PO Box 1765 Gosford NSW 2250.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Media release, 29 May 2013 Katey Small, The Salvation Army

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skill mix entral Coast Community Care Association is seeking a volunteer member includes governance and to join its board of directors.

The board, which operates three residential aged care facilities at Woy Woy, Lake Haven and Killarney Vale, meets every two months.

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rotate between the three facilities.

This role provides a sense of involvement and learning experiences for persons seeking to contribute in the governance of a not-for-

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Acurrent or former senior care administrator with a nursing or other relevant clinical background would be well-suited to the position.

The existing board

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The Bay Bowlers Social Bowling Group is the largest of its kind in NSW with male and female members joining almost weekly from all areas of the Central Coast to have a friendly game of bowls each Monday, meet new friends and perhaps put their name down for one of their available trips away to visit other likeminded bowling group.

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Education

High school students to be assisted by Plan-it Youth mentors

Wyong Grove Public School to close

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entral Coast Plan-it Youth mentors will prove that “two heads are better than one” when they return to local high schools to assist students in navigating their way through their final school years and into the work force.

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Mentors with “wise heads” and life experience spend one on one time with younger students who may be uncertain about Years 11 and 12 and what they will do after they leave school.

Mentors listen to students’ ambitions and concerns and help explore their interests and options for continuing study and careers.

Students may participate in activities such as visits to TAFE, university campuses and work places in order to expand their horizons.

Joshua Sellars, a recent year 10 student at Berkeley Vale High School, said Plan-it Youth

had helped him a lot.

“The excursions were the highlight of mentoring for me and I would like to thank all the mentors,” he said.

Plan-it Youth no longer receives funding from the Department of Education but is being kept alive by schools and mentors who are passionate about the value of mentoring to students and the community.

Berkeley Vale mentor Stuart Purvis-Smith said mentors can help young people explore their many options.

“These young people are at a critical time of their lives when choices have to be made and a

mentor can be there as an encouraging friend,” he said.

Mr Purvis-Smith appealed for more volunteer mentors to assist students at a number of schools across the Central Coast.

An information session for potential mentors will be held at Mingara Recreation Club at 10am on June 12.

Training sessions will also be held on July 17 and 18 For more information, contact Leanne Rose on 4388 1899.

E-mail, 3 Jun 2013 Stuart Purvis Smith, Central Coast Plain-it Youth Program

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yong Grove Public School and Wyong Public School will be amalgamated from the beginning of the next school year.

Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber made the announcement on June 4 and said the decision had been made as a result of failing enrolments at both schools.

“It has been decided that the Wyong Grove Public School will close at the end of this year, with all students being relocated to Wyong Public or other nearby local schools for the start of the 2014 school year,” Mr Webber said.

Parents, teachers and students were informed of the decision ahead of the media announcement.

The Minister of Education Mr Adrian Piccoli approved the amalgamation due to the significant educational benefits that would flow to all students.

These benefits include

greater flexibility in class organisation to better meet student needs; the potential for a non-teaching deputy in addition to a nonteaching principal; and enhanced opportunity for students to mix and develop rapport in the wider community.

Enhanced staff professional development is also hoped to result from the amalgamation.

The action reunites the two schools, which in 1981 saw the students placed on two sites because of student numbers greatly in excess of the current schools combined enrolments.

“I have ensured that the Department of Education officials will work closely with all families from the Wyong Grove Public School to provide

individual support,” Mr Webber said.

“There are currently no plans to dispose of the Wyong Grove Public School site and I will be forming a committee to be chaired by the Department of Education Regional Assets Manager to determine future usage of the Wyong Grove site as a community asset.

Mr Webber thanked the principals of both schools for their patience and understanding while the review was undertaken.

He emphasised that the decision, while endorsed by the NSW Government, was not a political one but had been taken in the best interests of students, teachers and their families.

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Education

Students educated on first car purchase Fair Trading Revved Up seminar was held at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College on Friday, May 17.

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time car buyers you can often be seen as prime targets for unscrupulous traders,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence said that the program armed young people with the information they needed to make a considered purchase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Revved Up program is designed to inform you about the pros and cons of buying a car and how to avoid unpleasant surprises,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Spence.

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The Revved Up seminar, which was opened by Minister for Fair Trading Mr Anthony Roberts, educated young people on the rights and responsibilities involved in purchasing their first car and the pitfalls to avoid.

Mr Roberts said that Fair Trading received thousands of complaints each year from people buying cars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buying your first car can be a defining moment on your journey into adulthood, but as first

vehicles sold privately in NSW are the subject of an outstanding loan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first major financial decision a young person makes is often the purchase of a second-hand car,â&#x20AC;? Mr Roberts said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting the money part right is every bit as important as selecting a sound and roadworthy car,â&#x20AC;? he concluded.

Media release, 13 May 2013 Tim Potter, Office of Anthony Roberts Anthony Roberts addresses Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College students (Tumbi Umbi campus)

hildren and parents across the Wyong Shire participated in the National Simultaneous Storytime event on Wednesday, May 22.

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and writer Nick Bland.

The Wrong Book is about Nicholas Ickle, who is trying to tell a story, but every time he starts, his book is invaded by characters from other stories, including an elephant, monsters, pirates and a queen.

To get them to leave, Nicholas must convince the characters that they are in the wrong book.

The event was held across the nation to help promote reading, libraries and literacy.

At exactly 11am, the same childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picture book was read aloud at more than 1,000 Australian libraries, schools, kindergartens, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and community centres.

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The senior dance group have been awarded the honour of opening the festival as the first act in Show One. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can hardly wait to

see the groups perform at the theatre,â&#x20AC;? said principal Ms K Moore.

Newsletter, 20 May 2013 K Moore, Budgewoi Public School

The Year 7 boys competed against Year 9 and 10 students in the Under-16 division. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Considering there was only a very small swell predicted, the competition area had some great sand banks that provided the students with excellent conditions to showcase their talents,â&#x20AC;? said principal Ms Shayne

Player. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are definitely going to be part of the future of Central Coast surfing stars,â&#x20AC;? said accompanying teacher Mr Anthony Chittick.

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he 125th Gosford Regional Show was held over the weekend of April 4 and 5 with organisers estimating a crowd between 10,000 and 15,000.

The show featured performances by award winning musical-circus duo Strings on Fire as well as a show by the Australian Reptile Park and an U18s talent quest.

Genesis Gymâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NSW Strongman Titles were also held over the two days along with a Central Coast Bake-Off and Photography competition.

The Showgirl competition was also well received with Kaitlin Watts of Terrigal taking out the title, Nararaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ashley

Jarvis winning Runner Up and Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice and Kanwalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toni McCarthy winning second runner up.

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Chantia Macpherson runner up and Bianca June White winning second runner up.

Gosford Regional Show co-coordinator Mr Chris King said they had received

â&#x20AC;&#x153;fantastic feedbackâ&#x20AC;? so far.

Mr King said it was great to see families taking their kids along and having an â&#x20AC;&#x153;absolute ballâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My favourite part was seeing happy people,

seeing families come together and celebrating something about our region that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost an arm and a leg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You generally know over the weekend whether

itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be well received and this one was wonderfully received,â&#x20AC;? said Mr King.

When asked if the 125th show was any more memorable than previous years, Mr King said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to compare them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like musicals, each one has its own ďŹ&#x201A;avour and I think we are a bit remiss if we start to compare them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was certainly a wonderful celebration and something that everyone associated can be proud of and it really showcased our region to the max. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was all really good; it was all lots of fun and I loved it all,â&#x20AC;? said Mr King.

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he new Alison Homestead Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed was ofďŹ cially opened on Monday, May 13, by Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

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he Central Coast Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grand ďŹ nal win was celebrated on Friday, April 26, with a parade through the streets of Gosford.

The march, which saw around 10,000 people participate, began in Mann St and ended in Kibble

Park and took around 20 minutes to complete.

Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said it was a very positive event with a great crowd, good buzz and nice weather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just Gosford,

but the whole Central Coast community who were celebrating,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Brasch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a real feeling of building community pride and spirit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone was so well behaved,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Brasch.

The Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players were

available for a signing session with fans, while a photo booth featuring the Hyundai A-League Trophy was set up for supporters to have their image snapped with the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;toilet seatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

There was also a facepainting stall on-site, while

an inďŹ&#x201A;atable pitch was present for kids to have a kick about.

Central Coast Mariners head coach Graham Arnold said the event provided a great opportunity for the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players, coaches and ofďŹ cial to thank the fans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All season we have

had great support from the people of the Central Coast and many fans from outside the region too,â&#x20AC;?

Arnold said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This important expansion of the Central Coast Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed network was fully funded by a State Government Community Building Partnership Grant of $10,975,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Webber said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has enabled the construction of the new shed, including the laying of the concrete slab. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is still work required to ďŹ t out

the electrical works and ďŹ xtures and I am encouraging the Alison Homestead Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed Association to apply for further funding in the next round of Community Building Partnership Grants which opens in June this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This new shed is now a valuable addition to the many established Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sheds on the Central Coast including four in the Wyong Shire, with another two under construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a patron of this Association I welcome their continued expansion within the Wyong Shire.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With an ever increasing population on the Central Coast, the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed network continues to play a vital role in promoting and supporting menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health activities through the provision of a safe environment that encourages the social inclusion of men and facilitates meaningful discussion within our community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will beneďŹ t men of all ages, particularly younger men who may no longer have contact with their fathers or grandfathers,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Webber concluded.

he inaugural National Day of Thanksgiving was held on Saturday, May 25, in Kibble Park which saw a presentation of local heroes awards.

NSW Police helicopter service, Pol-air, did a ďŹ&#x201A;yover of Kibble Park and Fire and Rescue NSW brought along a ďŹ re truck while the mounted police delighted crowds.

Among the award recipients were ofďŹ cers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command, the Central Coast Mariners, members of emergency services and individuals who have performed heroic acts or acts of service.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna was on hand to help present the

awards to recipients.

There were 32 award recipients presented and thanked for their contribution to the community.

There was something for everyone with free rides and kids kitchen and craft activities, Kindifarm petting zoo, a vintage ďŹ re truck and police display, Harley Davidson motor bike display while Thomas the Tank ferried kids through the park.

A free barbeque and morning tea was provided for award recipients and their families.

The event was hosted

by Liberty Family Church with the support of Gosford Council and, given the success of the event, it will become an annual event in the city.

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Senior Pastor Ps Kim Jones said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;National Day of Thanksgiving is about celebrating groups and individuals who keep our city going and growing.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our chance to say thank you and honour them for what they do.â&#x20AC;?

Mayor Cr McKinna said National Day of Thanksgiving was a reminder to stop, reďŹ&#x201A;ect and say thank you to the wonderful people and places that make Australia, and the Central Coast in particular, such a great place to live.

During his presentation on stage mayor Cr McKinna also thanked his wife, Christine, for 32 years of marriage.

Plans are already underway for National Day of Thanksgiving in 2014.

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As part of the event,

Gosford Council entered a 24 person team spreading road safety awareness through the Share the Road and the Amy Gillett Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Metre Matters messages.

Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cycleways and pedestrian safety ofďŹ cer Mr David Gillett said that the event

provided a great avenue to promote safe cycling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea behind our Share the Road team was to have a council involvement in this remarkable community event promoting the A Metre Matters message. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an opportunity for all of us to interact with

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the cycling community and act as advocates for these important safety messages,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Gillett.

Mr Gillett said that while the ride was picturesque, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always easy going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a tough course which tested a lot of riders but all in all it was very enjoyable morning for

everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The riders and organisers created a really positive atmosphere â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we were able to spread our safe cycling message and raise money for some very worthwhile local charities in the process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A big congratulations needs to go to Erina

Rotary for their excellent organisation of the Century Challenge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would also like to thank Gosford Council Senior Management and the Amy Gillett Foundation for their support of all of our riders and our Share the Road campaign,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Gillett.

Youth Off the Streets is a registered charity helping the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most disadvantaged youth to turn their lives around.

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Diggers named Community Spirit Ambassador of the Year

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iggers@The Entrance has been named the Community Spirit Ambassador of the Year for the Central Coast region at a gala celebration held in Sydney on Friday, May 31.

The announcement was made at the first ever Clubs and Community Celebration, which recognises the contribution clubs make to local communities across the state.

The club was recognised for its successful Community Connect program, which supplies more than 500 meals a week to residents living in shelters, struggling university students, the homeless and families struggling to make ends meet.

Diggers@The Entrance partnered with Central Coast Outreach last year to establish the program.

In addition to providing the initial funding to fit out a community food van that could distribute snap-frozen meals, the club is also donating

excess food from the club’s buffet and coffee shop as well as ongoing funding.

Clubs NSW CEO Anthony Ball said the Community Connect program was a terrific example of a service that would not exist without club support.

“It’s these stories, the ones that make a real difference to people’s lives yet are so often overlooked, that we wanted to celebrate at the Clubs and Community gala,” he said.

“I’d like to congratulate the team at Diggers for seeing that they could do more with their leftover food than throw it out, and then for taking a step further to help create a service that could help feed as many people as possible.”

An expert panel

including Paralympian Kurt Fearnley, Centre for Volunteering CEO Ms Lynne Dalton and former Minister for Gaming and Racing Mr Kevin Greene reviewed hundreds of submissions by some of the state’s 1,500 clubs.

The gala event was attended by NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell, as well as Hospitality and Tourism Minister Mr George Souris, Citizenship and Communities Minister Mr Victor Dominello and Sport and Recreation Minister Mr Graham Annesley.

Also in attendance were the Leader of the Opposition John Robertson and Shadow Minister for Hospitality and Tourism Steve Whan.

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The first sod at the $5.2 million Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment was turned on Friday, May 24, with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna celebrating the start of the collaborative project.

Ms O’Neill said this was a project of great pride for the entire community.

“I’m very proud of this Federal Government’s investment in our region and it is a real boost for local residents and businesses in Ettalong.

“The redevelopment of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore will help us to showcase the natural beauty of our area and will allow both locals and visitors a better chance to share the great lifestyle we enjoy here on the Central Coast,” Ms O’Neill said.

Mr Holstein also welcomed the redevelopment.

“This project is long overdue, and will be appreciated by both

locals and visitors alike,” said Mr Holstein.

Mayor Cr McKinna said the local community had been very involved in this project and everyone was excited for works to be commencing.

“The local community is really getting behind this redevelopment and we are happy to see the project will be consistent with the Ettalong Beach Reserve Foreshore Plan of Management.

“Council has undergone consultation with the neighbouring property owners, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Ettalong Beach Business Group, with everyone working together to ensure the redevelopment is reflective of the natural characteristics of the area and meets the needs of the local community,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

Scheduled works include a new sandstone seawall, cycleway - footpath, playground, park furniture, carpark realignment, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping in the reserve area between Beach St and the

Lemon Grove netball court entry (just south of Bangalow St).

A Beach Facilities Building consisting of a café, kiosk and public toilets will also be constructed at the end of Beach St as will a pedestrian walkway - cycleway along Lance Webb Reserve, between Picnic Pde and Ferry Rd. Beach nourishment and restoration will also take place.

Construction of the new public toilet facility at Ferry Rd and the demolition of the Schnapper Rd public toilet in November 2011 are also included in the redevelopment project.

The Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment has a $2 million dollar funding contribution from the Federal Government, $2.79 million from Gosford Council, $300,000 from the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Greenspace Program and just over $83,000 from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.

Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said Gosford Council welcomed IPART’s final report as it would allow Council to get on with the job of maintaining and improving water and sewerage services for the community.

The new prices will result in a gradual price increase of 28.0% or $297 over the four year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2017, for

a typical residential bill.

Mr Williams said the new prices would help council continue to make multi-million dollar system improvements for approximately 70,000 properties currently using its water supply, sewerage and stormwater networks.

“These charges cover the cost of harvesting, treating and delivering safe drinking water to over 68,000 properties through 1,000 kilometres of water mains.

“During this pricing period council will be delivering major improvements to the water supply system including a $7.9 million Somersby Water Treatment Plant upgrade that involves the replacement and renewal of

Media Release, 24 May 2013 Gosford Council Media Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales

assets to improve their reliability, efficiency, safety and performance.

“Plus, there are extensive, ongoing efforts to replace ageing water mains to help reduce main breaks and maintain the quality of the city’s drinking water.

“The prices also ensure we transport and treat sewage from over 66,000 properties through 1,500 kilometres of sewerage mains and 185 sewage pump stations to protect public health and the environment.

“In the next four years over $36 million will be spent on refurbishments and renewals for aging sewerage infrastructure to minimise sewage overflows and odours and reduce risk to the

rime Minister Julia Gillard joined Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Robertson Ms Deb O’Neill in Kariong on Friday, May 24, to reaffirm Federal Labor’s $600 million plan to ease congestion and cut travel times along the F3.

The corridor is used by some 75,000 cars and 7,000 trucks a day, with freight volumes predicted to nearly double within the next two decades.

The centrepiece of Federal Labor’s plan is $405 million to bring forward the construction of the “missing link” between the F3 and M2.

As well as delivering smoother, quicker driving conditions, this new 7.7km dual two lane road tunnel beneath Pennant Hills Rd would also greatly reduce traffic congestion through Sydney’s northern suburbs.

The project will be

environment and public health.

“Major upgrades will be completed at Kincumber and Woy Woy Wastewater Treatment Plants, with $16 million spent to improve the treatment process and ensure we continue treating the community’s wastewater to the required environmental standards.

Mr Williams noted that reports from the National Water Commission showed the bill for a typical Gosford household remained below the national average in recent years.

“We understand any price increase can be a concern for residents and we will always strive to deliver services that provide value for money,” Mr Williams said.

“Residents can play a role in keeping their bill down by maintaining their commitment to water conservation, which has been a highlight of the commission’s reports for some years now.”

IPART has considered the submission made by Gosford City Council, as well as the public submissions to determine the final prices.

Following council resolution, new charges will come into effect from July 1.

Media Release, 14 May 2013 Gosford Council Media

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delivered in partnership with the NSW Government, which will provide the same amount of upfront funding.

The balance of the required funding will come from the private sector, with the project expected to go to market within months.

In addition to making the F3 to M2 Link a reality, Federal Labor’s plan also funds targeted improvements to tackle congestion and improve safety along the existing F3, including widening the section between Tuggerah and Doyalson, widening the section between Kariong and Somersby, upgrading

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the Kariong Interchange and upgrading the Weakleys Dr intersection.

The staged delivery of these projects could begin as soon as next year and will be jointly funded by the Federal and NSW governments, with each contributing $195.8 million.

The extensive upgrade of the road corridor between Sydney and Central Coast is part of the much larger Federally-funded capital works program currently being rolled out across the State.

Media Release, 30 May 2013 Office of Julia Gillard PM

Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Department of Infrastructure and Transport representative Ms Lyn O’Connell

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Water rates to increase by seven percent per annum The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced new water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices for Gosford City for the next four years.

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he $13 million upgrade to the Central Coast Highway and Wisemans Ferry Rd intersection was fully opened to traffic on Friday, May 24, two months ahead of schedule and on budget.

Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher said the intersection upgrade funded by the NSW Government would benefit motorists by improving safety, reducing delays and lessening congestion.

“This key intersection provides a major road link

between suburbs of the Central Coast and the F3 to Newcastle and Sydney,” Mr Hartcher said.

“Importantly the upgraded intersection improves safety for motorists and cyclists by separating traffic movements and minimising merges.

“The upgrade has

extended the existing right turn lane and provided a second right turn lane from the Central Coast Highway into Wisemans Ferry Rd. “And in another benefit to road users, the intersection has opened two months ahead of schedule.”

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said work on

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the intersection upgrade commenced in June last year and was carried out

by Roads and Maritime Services.

“Minor finishing work including improved street lighting, building shared paths, final line marking and median upgrades is expected to be completed in late July,” Mr Holstein said.

“Traffic control and reduced speed limits will

be in place where needed to ensure the safety of workers, motorists and other road users.”

Further features of the upgrade included an additional left turn lane from Wisemans Ferry Rd into the Central Coast Highway controlled by traffic lights, a continuous lane on Wisemans Ferry Rd for southbound vehicles exiting F3, removing the need to merge, a right turn

bay from Wisemans Ferry Rd onto the northbound on ramp of the F3 to separate traffic and an off road cycle path.

“I thank motorists and nearby residents for their ongoing patience throughout the upgrade and while this essential finishing work is carried out,” Mr Holstein said.

Media Release, 24 May 2013 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

he mayors of both Wyong and Gosford Councils have encouraged residents to support a campaign to give constitutional recognition to local government.

A referendum will be held at the upcoming September 14 Federal election and both Gosford and Wyong Councils have joined 85% of Councils around Australia to support the campaign for constitutional recognition.

A high court decision ruled the federal government cannot directly fund local government, which puts federal government funding across the Central Coast at risk.

If constitutional recognition is supported, this would allow for direct federal funding of local government.

“The present climate means government grants are decreasing and it would be disastrous if we lost any type of federal funding,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

“Local Government is the only level of government in Australia that is not financially recognised in the Australian Constitution and our income funding is limited in relation to the services we are expected to provide to our community.

“Government funding is such a vital part of any

Council’s income and Wyong Shire Council has always been grateful for any funding we have received from the Federal and State Governments.

“The Constitutional Recognition of Local Government will enable the Federal Government to have the capacity to fund Councils directly to achieve national objectives at a local level, such as major infrastructure projects and job creation ventures,” he added.

For the referendum to be successful there needs to be a majority of yes votes from voters in a

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majority of states.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna encouraged all residents to support the referendum at the upcoming election.

“Local Councils, including Gosford and Wyong, often rely heavily on federal funding to improve our roads and community facilities,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

“By voting yes in the referendum, residents are voting to continue to access this funding, which contributes to many major projects in our local areas,” he added.

Both Councils received

an $80 million grant from the Federal Government for the Mardi-Mangrove Link project, which has secured the region’s water supply.

In Wyong, the Federal Government’s Caring for Country grant provided $20 million for the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Program and $5 million for two new surf clubs at Shelly and Soldiers Beach.

Other projects include $520,000 for a playground at Canton Beach which would be able to be used by visually impaired children, $400,000 for six new netball courts at Wyong’s Baker Park and $200,000 to upgrade community halls around the Wyong area and a number of grants to help complete Wyong’s shared pathway network.

“Quite simply, federal grants are important for a number of projects right across the community,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“That is why it is so important people vote yes at the referendum to ensure this continues,” he concluded.

Media release, 21 May 2013 Wyong Council Media and Gosford Council Media

Issue 21

Craig Thomson Th facing new charges

Matt Graham qualifi for Winter Olympics

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arara freestyle mogul skier Matt Graham will represent Australia at the XXII Winter Olympiad in Sochi Russia in February.

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Graham’s qualification followed his fourth placing in the FIS Freestyle Mogul Skiing World Championships held in March.

He was beaten by the world number one, two and three skiers who finished in the current world rank order.

Matt’s fourth placing at the World Championships at VOSS, Norway, back

ineteen new charges have been laid against Dobell MP Mr Craig Thomson in 25 volumes of new material presented during a hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 22. the large volume of new evidence to consider.

The case has been adjourned until Monday, July 1, and Mr Thomson’s bail has been renewed.

Mr Thomson’s office offered no comment when contacted by Wyong Regional Chronicle.

Website, 22 May 2013 Mark Russell, The Age

qualified for Tier 1 funding with the Australia Sports Commission.

Only a few Central Coast Athletes have gone on to represent Australia and the Central Coast at Winter Olympic Games competition; including Paralympian skiers James Patterson in 1994 and 1998 and Shannon Dallas in 2006 and 2010 and an ice hockey representative, Rob Dewhurst in 1960.

Matt will be the first individual able bodied athlete to represent Australia from the Central Coast.

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The new charges include allegations that Mr Thomson used a Health Services Union credit card to pay for pornographic movies at the Swissotel in Sydney and the Pacific International Suites in Melbourne.

Mr Thomson’s defence lawyer Mr David Galbally asked the magistrate for an adjournment due to

in March capped off a successful northern winter for the 18-year-old.

He managed three personal best performances along the way, which included a 10th place in a round of the World Cup in Deer Valley, USA; a seventh place at the Olympic Test Event - World Cup round at Sochi, Russia (the venue and course for the 2014 Winter Olympics) followed by the fourth place at the World Championships.

Matt’s scholarship level with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWI) is now at Level A and he has

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he inaugural National Day of Thanksgiving was held on Saturday, May 25, in Kibble Park which saw a presentation of local heroes awards.

NSW Police helicopter service, Pol-air, did a flyover of Kibble Park and Fire and Rescue NSW brought along a fire truck while the mounted police delighted crowds.

Among the award recipients were officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command, the Central Coast Mariners, members of emergency services and individuals who have performed heroic acts or acts of service.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna was on hand to help present the

awards to recipients.

There were 32 award recipients presented and thanked for their contribution to the community.

There was something for everyone with free rides and kids kitchen and craft activities, Kindifarm petting zoo, a vintage fire truck and police display, Harley Davidson motor bike display while Thomas the Tank ferried kids through the park.

A free barbeque and morning tea was provided for award recipients and their families.

The event was hosted

by Liberty Family Church with the support of Gosford Council and, given the success of the event, it will become an annual event in the city.

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Senior Pastor Ps Kim Jones said: “National Day of Thanksgiving is about celebrating groups and individuals who keep our city going and growing.”

“It’s our chance to say thank you and honour them for what they do.”

Mayor Cr McKinna said National Day of Thanksgiving was a reminder to stop, reflect and say thank you to the wonderful people and places that make Australia, and the Central Coast in particular, such a great place to live.

During his presentation on stage mayor Cr McKinna also thanked his wife, Christine, for 32 years of marriage.

Plans are already underway for National Day of Thanksgiving in 2014.

Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

arners Bay AFL player Matthew Spinks played in the curtain raiser to the AFL Dreamtime game between Richmond and Essendon at the MCG on Saturday, May 25.

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Matthew is a member of the Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Program which links young indigenous men with employment and

education opportunities.

Now in its fourth year, the program selects 50 participants aged between 18 and 24 from around Australia based on their football ability, community engagement and potential to serve as role models.

The program gives young men a chance to gain exposure to elite AFL training and corporate networking opportunities to strengthen their leadership and teamwork skills.

The first part of the program involved Matthew travelling to Perth last November, with a second camp to be held in Melbourne.

Spinks, 18, was part of the Southern side coached by former Brisbane Lions Premiership player Chris Johnson.

“There are plenty of good players in the program with players coming from State Leagues across Australia,” Spinks said

Century Challenge raises over $15,000

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ver 400 riders took part in the Erina Rotary Century Challenge held over the weekend of May 25 and 26, and raised well over $15,000 for Coast Shelter and other local charities.

As part of the event,

Gosford Council entered a 24 person team spreading road safety awareness through the Share the Road and the Amy Gillett Foundation’s A Metre Matters messages.

Gosford Council’s cycleways and pedestrian safety officer Mr David Gillett said that the event

provided a great avenue to promote safe cycling.

“The idea behind our Share the Road team was to have a council involvement in this remarkable community event promoting the A Metre Matters message.

“It was an opportunity for all of us to interact with

the cycling community and act as advocates for these important safety messages,” said Mr Gillett.

Mr Gillett said that while the ride was picturesque, it wasn’t always easy going.

“It was a tough course which tested a lot of riders but all in all it was very enjoyable morning for

everyone.

“The riders and organisers created a really positive atmosphere – we were able to spread our safe cycling message and raise money for some very worthwhile local charities in the process.

“A big congratulations needs to go to Erina

Rotary for their excellent organisation of the Century Challenge.

“I would also like to thank Gosford Council Senior Management and the Amy Gillett Foundation for their support of all of our riders and our Share the Road campaign,” said Mr Gillett.

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Shelly Beach Golf Club is people’s choice

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helly Beach Golf Club won the People’s Choice Award at the Clubs and Community Celebration held in Sydney on Friday, May 31.

The Central Coast club beat out almost 1,500 other clubs across the state to take out the top prize.

Voters were asked to rate clubs out of 10 across four categories: value for money, food, entertainment and community service.

The votes for each club were then divided by the total club membership to make sure larger clubs

did not have an unfair advantage.

Clubs NSW CEO Anthony Bell congratulated the club, which has seen a 305% growth in membership over the past five years.

“With such an astounding growth in membership over such a short period of time, it’s clear that the team at Shelly Beach Golf Club are doing an amazing

job,” he said.

“In addition to being named the state’s top club, Shelly Beach Golf Club will also get a $10,000 cash prize, with the club and a charity of their choice sharing the prize money.”

More than 20,000 votes were lodged in this year’s competition.

Media release, 1 Jun 2013 Carissa Simons, Clubs NSW Craig Ellis (General Manager), Sharyn Kennedy (Operations Manager), Allan Arkins (President) and John Tancevski from Community First Credit Union

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amaritans has launched its Winter Appeal this month and are calling on the Wyong Shire community for assistance.

Samaritans play an important role in the lives of local residents, with programs such as Sam’s Community Cafe at The Entrance providing them with a pathway out of disadvantage.

Not only do these programs give those with disability the chance to develop work skills, they also house young homeless people, work intensively with families needing support and offer food packages to those who are struggling to get by.

Samaritans Central Coast regional manager Ms Fiona Duignan said the only way the organisation was able to continue their work was through people’s generosity at appeal times.

“We have two appeals a year, winter and Christmas, so we’re

aiming to raise $120,000 this winter which will contribute greatly to the many Samaritans services that receive limited government funding,” Ms Duignan said.

With the cold weather approaching, several Samaritans’ Central Coast Emergency Relief Centres are expected to be hit hard with people juggling heating bills, rent and keeping food on the table.

At these times in particular, community support is vital to ensure immediate assistance can be delivered and ongoing support is provided to ensure people can see a pathway to a better future.

“Whatever your circumstances, the benefits of having an opportunity to succeed are clear to see,” Ms Duignan said.

“We have many people

with a disability who independently travel every week to Sam’s Cafe to work the till, serve customers and prepare food.

“Our youth refuge works with young people to try and stabilise their life so they can set goals and find safe, secure, longterm accommodation.

“Please, help us to continue to make a difference to people’s lives this winter.

“People can achieve many things when given the opportunity – and funds from our Winter Appeal will go towards achieving this.”

To donate to the Samaritans Winter Appeal, visit www. samaritans.org.au/donate or phone 1300 656 336.

Media release, 4 Jun 2013 Kristy Gatamah, Samaritans

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Out & About

P18 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - June 6, 2013

Wetland walk at Watanobbi

yong Council will host a wetland walk on Sunday, June 16, for Watanobbi residents to learn about Porters Creek Wetland.

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The wetland covers an area of five square kilometres between Watanobbi, Warnervale and the F3 Freeway.

It is the largest

remaining fresh water wetland on the Central Coast and is a haven for possums, squirrel gliders, herons and swift parrots.

The Wetland Walk will

be led by Wetland Care Australia’s Louise Duff and Nick Carson from Wyong Council’s Estuary Management program.

“The Wetland Walk

will give Watanobbi families a chance to learn about local plants and wildlife, wetland values and how to look after this special place,” Mr Carson said.

The walk is supported by the Australian

Government’s Caring for our Country initiative and will begin at the constructed wetland on Abbey Close, Watanobbi, at 10am.

The walk is suitable for adults and children of all ages, with

walkers advised to wear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen.

Media release, 31 May 2013 Louise Duff, WetlandCare Australia

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 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

Retirement Village

Blue Bay Caravan Park Takeaway

Gorokan Primary School Medical Centre Shell Service Station Wallarah Bay Rec Club

Blue Haven Community Centre Primary School

Gwandalan Bowling Club Corner Shop

Budgewoi George’s Barber Shop Halekulani Bowling Club Primary School Soccer Club Tourist Park Walu Caravan Park Buff Point IGA Canton Beach Heritage Village Holiday Park Lakefront Village Sports Club Vietnam Vets Hostel Chittaway Bay Bottleshop Pharmacy Public School Doyalson RSL Club Forresters Beach 360 Fitness Club Caltex Service Station

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 High School McDonalds The Orchards Retirement Home Long Jetty Caltex Service Station Chips@The Jetty Lakeview Tourist Park Hotel 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 Takeaway 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 Centrelink Diggers Lakes Hotel Library Newsagent Oaks Waterfront Resort Public School The Greens Waldorf Apartments The Entrance North

Dunleith Caravan Park

Supacheap Auto The Edge

Toowoon Bay Tourist Park

Tuggerawong Cadonia Road Metro Caravan Park Public School Service Station

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 Senior Citizens Community Hall 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 Romi’s Cafe St Peter’s Catholic

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) Watanobbi BP Service Station Community Centre Pet & Produce Wyong Golf Club Woongarrah Hockey Fields Warnervale Gardens

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

Wyongah Newsagents General Store Wyong Alberts Cafe Aus Curry Bites Blooms Chemist Bowling Club Carmichaels’ Corner Store Choo Choo Hair Elanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre Harrisons Health and Beauty Pharmacy High School IGA (Cutler Centre) Legends Bakery Meander Village Metro Service Station Mobile Home Village 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

Wyong Regional Chronicle - June 6, 2013 - P19

Local duo’s songs selected for New York musical

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Free community coach program at Tumbi Umbi he Australian Government’s Active After-school Communities (AASC) program will conduct a free Community Coach Training Program for Central Coast community members on June 25 and 27 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Tumbi Umbi.

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yong couple and musical duo, Nick Everitt and Liesl Karlsson, have had their songs selected for inclusion in the Off Broadway musical, Feather, which will premiere at the New York Musical Theatre Festival in July this year.

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“We still can’t believe it,” said the duo.

“The writer - director and composer behind the musical, Jeremy Culver and Charleene Closshey, heard us one tired morning at the Eumundi Markets in Queensland and invited us to be part

of this amazing journey.”

Their songs will accompany Ms Closshey’s score.

The musical is about a young couple, and recounts how they fell in love followed by the events which tore them apart.

It explores themes of human rights, child refugees, and the collision of the physical with the spiritual world.

E-mail, 23 Apr 2013 Nick Everitt and Liesl Karlsson Website, 7 May 2013 Feather The Musical

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 58, 2259, 2 2261, 26 261 61, 1, 2 22 2262 26 and 2263 262 26 Wednesday June 12 Managing Stress and Central Coast Plan Increasing Resilience it Youth Program, workshop, Uniting Mingara Recreation Care Wyong, 10am to Club, 10am.

3pm.

Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Saturday June 15 dinner event, Preview SafeTALK-suicide prevention awareness Restaurant, Ourimbah Blackwall Girl Guides fundraising stall, campus, 6:30pm. program, Warnervale 9:30am-11:30am, Uniting Church, outside Woolworths 9am-12:30pm, Free.

Thursday June 13 Umina.

Installation of tamper Bonanza Book Fair, resistant car number plates screws, Lake Sunday June 16 Umina Beach PCYC, Haven Shopping Porters Creek 9am-5pm.

Centre, Free Wetland Walk, start at constructed wetland Sunday June 9 Innov8Central on Abbey Close Bonanza Book Fair, Information Summit, Watanobbi, 10am Umina Beach PCYC, Mingara Recreation 9am-5pm.

Club, 8:30am-11:30am.

Saturday June 8 Men on Fire festival, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-2pm, Free.

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.

Contact details are on page 2.

The course, which will run from 5pm to 9pm on both days, will provide coaches with strategies, resources and ideas to deliver game-based activities for sports, as well as other structured physical activities.

Community coaches can be students, club coaches, teachers,

parents, volunteers, professional and beginner coaches, community members or athletes.

Prior coaching experience is not necessary, just a love and passion for delivering sports and other structured physical activities to children.

To find out more

information or to register to attend the course, contact AASC Regional Coordinator Liesl McGrath on 0409459838 or liesl.mcgrath@ ausport.gov.au.

Media release, 23 May 2013 Liesl McGrath, Australian Sports Commission

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Meet every Sat Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm

4323 3890 Bateau Bay Scrabble Club For all levels and ages.

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

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

4390 7888 Affiliated w/PCFA

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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.

Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Beginner classes being 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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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.

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

Must have experience in advertising sales and own vehicle. You can choose your own working hours and will have an unlimited potential to earn as much as you want based on your own enthusiasm and success.

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

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Public Notice

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Volunteer Board Director Aged Care Organisation We are seeking an experienced clinical or care administrator with a background in residential aged care, rehabilitation, geriatrics or similar to join the existing Board of Directors of the Central Coast Community Care Association which operates three residential aged care facilities at Woy Woy, Lake Haven and Killarney Vale.

The Board meets every two months on Mondays at 1 pm and meetings rotate between the three facilities. The Directors participate on a volunteer basis that provides a sense of involvement and learning experiences for persons seeking to contribute in the governance of a not-for-profit organisation.

A current or former senior care administrator with a nursing or other relevant clinical background will complement the existing Board member skill mix which includes governance and management in the health sector, local and semi government organisations, and in volunteer organisations.

Please email your expression of interest to Greg Williams CEO at gwilliams@cccca.org.au Phone enquiries may be made to Greg Williams 0412 691 538.

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Ourimbah win Match of the Day in Rugby Union round nine clash

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t the halfway point of this year’s Central Coast Rugby Union competition, round nine saw several evenly fought clashes.

In the Match of the Day Ourimbah defeated Terrigal by 26-3 at Ourimbah Rugby Park.

Ourimbah were the better team on the day, and scored four tries to nil.

Ourimbah had the better of the opening stages of the match and gained much of the early territorial advantage.

Ourimbah attacked consistently and on several occasions took the quick tap rather than going for penalty goal attempts.

None of this early attack led to points on the board and the Terrigal defence was able to prevent the home side from crossing the line.

In fact it was after this early period that Terrigal had periods of attack but several missed penalty goal attempts cost them dearly.

In the 15th minute they

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did convert a penalty goal to grab an early three points to nil lead in the match.

Late in the half Ourimbah once again gained the ascendancy.

Some spirited play saw resultant good backline support combinations lead to a try to five-eight Joel Wagner who crossed adjacent to the posts for a good team try.

The conversion by centre Brenton Law had taken Ourimbah to the lead by 7-3 and they were not to be headed again in the match.

Best players for Ourimbah at this stage were prop Junior Paulo, who made an impact at each breakdown, flanker Bradd Sheridan and lock Tyler Jones.

Terrigal had several good performers at this point.

Lock Phil Heard was dominant both in general play and the lineout and was well supported by flanker Ryan Metcalfe and halfback Doug Angus.

Ourimbah scored three tries to nil in the second half but territorially Terrigal probably had the better of the half.

Ourimbah Winger Greg Curran scored two tries.

One was a 50 metre intercept, and the other was a result of a run by centre Brenton Law. He scored both the

tries under the posts and both were converted.

Terrigal had long periods of attack close to the Ourimbah line in the second half but they just could not penetrate.

The Ourimbah defence was good, and effectively nullified any Terrigal attack.

The win by Ourimbah put them into third spot on the ladder.

Gosford struggled all day against a youthful and committed The Entrance side at Joseph Banks Oval.

Gosford won the won the game by 17 points to nil but for long periods of the match the home side kept them at bay and simply had Gosford on the back foot.

Gosford led by 7-0 at the break and only secured the match in the dying stages with an intercept try to winger Adam Clift, who, as a result, had scored the two tries for the visitors.

The halftime score of 7-0 was the score until well into the second half.

Best players for The Entrance were lock Jake Cameron, halfback Zac McGowan and prop Brendan Storey.

Gosford were best served by their lock Luke Henig, outside back David Von Kotze and prop Shannon Hardgrave.

Email, 2 Jun 2013 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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P22 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - June 6, 2013

Surfing

Molony surfs to fourth place at world titles ussel Molony competed along with fellow Central Coast surfer Wade Carmichael, Thomas Woods from Burleigh Heads and Tim Macdonald from North Stradbroke Island.

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Molony and Carmichael were both facing an early elimination but were able to post significant enough scores to make it through to the next round.

As the swell dropped for round three Carmichael finished fourth in his heat, after an interference call, and was knocked out of competition.

Molony, however, continued to surf strongly and reached the final.

Molony surfed 10 times, including the final, from May 8 to 12 but ran out of puff against World Qualifying Series surfers Shaun Joubert from South Africa, who took out the event with a heat total of 17.66, Cristobal

Russel Molony

Del Col from Peru and local surfer Jean Carlos Gonzalez.

Molony’s fourth place finish helped the Australian team to finish second overall.

Molony also placed second at the Australian Indigenous Titles held at Bells Beach in Victoria on Wednesday, May 29.

The 36-year-old took out the competition last year.

Russel’s brother, Matt, also competed at Bells Beach this year and scored third in the Masters division.

Website, 4 Jun 2013 Coastalwatch Website, 4 Jun 2013 ISA Email, 4 Jun 2013 Angela Thomas Future Photography

Competitors at the Australian Indigenous Titles Photos: Angela Thomas, Future Photography

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000

Big Cash Prizes The Lakes Hotel The Entrance 0419 016 166

Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m)

THU - 6 0052 0.55 0639 1.35 1223 0.56 1857 1.73 SUN - 9 0247 0.46 0841 1.35 1414 0.58 2045 1.79 WED - 12 0437 0.47 1038 1.33 1609 0.64 2235 1.71 SAT - 15 0640 0.52 1255 1.34 1833 0.73 TUE - 18 0244 1.42 0906 0.51 1540 1.53 2156 0.66

FRI - 7 0133 0.51 0722 1.35 1300 0.56 1934 1.77 MON - 10 0323 0.45 0919 1.34 1451 0.59 2121 1.78 THU - 13 0515 0.49 1120 1.32 1652 0.67 2315 1.65 SUN - 16 0045 1.52 0726 0.53 1347 1.38 1935 0.75 WED - 19 0350 1.40 0959 0.48 1635 1.65 2302 0.56

SAT - 8 0211 0.48 0802 1.35 1337 0.57 2010 1.79 TUE - 11 0400 0.46 0958 1.33 1530 0.61 2158 1.75 FRI - 14 0557 0.51 1205 1.32 1740 0.71 2358 1.59 MON - 17 0142 1.46 0815 0.52 1443 1.44 2045 0.72 THU - 20 0454 1.41 1052 0.45 1729 1.77

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation.

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

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Second half goals to Japanese international Masato Kudo as well as brilliant Brazilian’s Cleo and Leandro Domingues accounted for the Mariners, however, Graham Arnold’s team progressed to the knockout phase of the competition courtesy of Guizhou Renhe’s inability to defeat Suwon Bluewings in China.

After referee Valentin Kovalenko’s full time whistle in Gosford, news trickled onto the pitch that Seo Jungwon’s Suwon had secured a 2-2 draw with Gong Lei’s Guizhou in Guiyang, meaning the Mariners’ passage to the knockout phase of the tournament had been confirmed.

The Mariners fielded an almost identical line-up to their A-League Grand Final winning starting 11 for the 2013 AFC Champions League Matchday six meeting with the “Sun Kings”.

Only midfielder Nick Montgomery, suspended for the A-League decider, replaced Oliver Bozanic in the Central Coast engine room.

Before the game, Kashiwa

Photo: Paul Barkley-LookPro

had secured first place in Group H, however, Nelsinho Baptista put forward a full strength outfit giving credit and respect to the newly crowned A-League Champions.

From the outset, Central Coast piled plenty of pressure on the J-League Club.

Joshua Rose fired two shots away in the opening stages, his closest thumping into the side netting.

For the majority of the first half Central Coast pressed and Arnold’s team conjured their best chance in the 31st minute when Daniel McBreen made a break down the right flank.

McBreen then released Bernie Ibini who used his footwork to play in Pedj Bojic.

Bojic whipped in a cross to McBreen who tried to volley home but unfortunately failed to beat the Kashiwa backline.

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Golden Boot winner McBreen was eager to start the second half with a bang.

The evergreen striker was unlucky not to find the opening goal of the game in the 49th minute when he lashed a powerful drive at goal following a deflected cross.

Korea Republic international Kim Changsoo was in the right place at the right time for Reysol as he blocked the ball off the line.

Chances for the Mariners continued to fall as Rose made a surging run down the left and ducked inbetween the defence to fire a shot at goal in the 58th minute.

Takanori Sugeno was well positioned to claim the Rockhampton-born flyer’s attempt.

Despite the positive play from Central Coast, the visitors would take the lead only a minute later.

Kudo ran onto a pinpoint

through in the Mariners’ area and made no mistake in sliding the ball beyond the advancing Mathew Ryan and into the back of the net.

The goal served as a real momentum changer and, for much of the next 20 minutes, Kashiwa controlled the play.

Kim began to advance up the pitch to collaborate with Domingues, Reysol’s key man.

In the 79th minute Kashiwa doubled their advantage.

After a period of confusion in the box, the ball fell nicely for striker Cleo who tapped past Ryan to make the score 2-0.

The visitor’s second goal wasn’t enough to deter the home side who continued to burst forward.

Rose worked incredibly hard on his wing to provide chances up front, and time and again raced back to ensure he didn’t leave a hole in defence.

However, some individual brilliance by Kashiwa’s Domingues put the game to bed in the 86th minute.

From a free kick, Domingues curled a shot that just evaded the best goalkeeping efforts of Ryan.

Less than two minutes after the final whistle the Mariners received confirmation from China that Guizhou had drawn with Suwon in Guiyang.

With the players, coaching staff and fans shifting into celebration, it was like the team had already forgotten about their loss to Reysol as they were filled with the excitement of having achieved yet another milestone in Club history.

The Mariners will face either China’s Guangzhou Evergrande or Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai in the 2013 AFC Champions League round of 16.

The first game of the home and away tie will be played at Central Coast Stadium on Wednesday, May 15.

Central Coast Mariners 0 Kashiwa Reysol 3 (Kudo 59’, Cleo 79’ Domingues 86’) Central Coast Stadium, Gosford Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew RYAN (Gk), 2. Daniel MCBREEN, 3.

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Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK, 7. John HUTCHINSON (c), 9. Bernie IBINI, 14. Michael MCGLINCHEY, 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 18.

Nick MONTGOMERY (11. Oliver BOZANIC 66’), 21. Mile STERJOVSKI (19. Mitchell DUKE 63’) Substitutes not used: 20. Justin PASFIELD (Gk), 5. Zachary ANDERSON, 8.

Adriano PELLEGRINO, 13.

Brent GRIFFITHS, 29. Nick FITZGERALD Yellow cards: Nil Red cards: Nil Kashiwa Reysol: 3. Naoya KONDO (c), 5.

Tatsuya MASUSHIMA, 9.

Masato KUDO (18. Junya TANAKA 87’), 10. Leandro DOMINGUES (19.

Yu KIMURA 90+1’), 11. CLEO, 21.

Takanori SUGENO (Gk), 15. Jorge WAGNER, 23. Hirofumi WATANABE, 27. Kim CHANGSOO, 28.

Ryoichi KURISAWA, 29.

Hiroyuki TANIGUCHI Substitutes not used: 4. Daisuke SUZUKI, 7. Hidekazu OTANI, 16.

Koji INADA (Gk), 20. Akimi BARADA, 30. Ryosuke YAMANAKA Yellow cards: Changsoo 40’ Red cards: Nil Referee: Valentin Kovalenko (UZB) Attendance: 7,623

May 30, 2013

Gallant Mariners go down to Chinese champions

Mariners scrape through to next round of Champions League ixed emotions ran through Central Coast Stadium on Tuesday, April 30, as the Central Coast Mariners progressed to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League for the first time despite a 3-0 loss to Group H winners Kashiwa Reysol.

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It was a passionate display by the Mariners who fought hard for 90 minutes but Mitchell Duke’s opening goal was not enough to overcome goals to Paraguayan superstar, Lucas Barrios and Brazillian hit man Muriqui.

The home side flew out of the box with early speed and looked to have caught the visiting side by surprise with an early goal to the enthusiastic Duke.

Bernie Ibini held the ball up perfectly on the corner of the 18 yard box and precisely chipped to the back post where Duke made himself horizontal to the ground and got enough of his right boot on the ball to beat Zeng Cheng in front of the Evergrande goal just eight minutes in, to put the home side a goal up.

The yellow and navy took it to the Chinese Southern Tigers from the first whistle and held the majority of the field position in the opening 20 minutes of play, which offered Guangzhou no chance to attack.

Guangzhou’s first real chance fell in the 21st minute of play as Zheng Zhi fired a powerful shot at Mathew Ryan who pushed the bullet away with his chest.

The follow up fell to Dario Conca who attempted to

shoot but a lunging Patrick Zwaanswijk deflected his effort behind.

The sleeping giants of China awoke in the 28th minute through danger man Lucas Barrios who jumped on the end of a ball that bobbled out of a 50-50 challenge just inside the area and drove home a forceful volley to level the ledger 1-1.

Guangzhou’s goal did not deter the attacking force of the Mariners who continued to press high in the opposition’s final third and pieced together some beautiful football, especially between Ibini, Duke and Daniel McBreen.

Despite plenty of attacking football from both sides, the first half drew to a close with no change to the 1-1 score line.

The second half opened and it was again the Mariners who ignited from the start as McBreen ran onto a mouthwatering through ball to hit first time from a tough angle but found the keeper.

Although, the away side returned serve at the other end of the pitch, as Goa Lin leapt above the pack to almost pull off a freakish bicycle kick that Ryan did well to tip over his crossbar.

The twenty minute period that followed was equally contested and half chances fell at either end through the likes of McBreen, McGlinchey and Gunagzhou’s defender Zhang Linpeng who moved forward to help out but nothing clear cut fell until the 67th minute where the Mariners’ fans were brought to their feet.

It was McGlinchey who drifted across the top of the 18-yard box where the defence was hesitant to jump in which allowed him to sneak through a clever ball to McBreen who turned and shot first time but again found the gloves of Zheng.

Like most of the match, the Mariners’ chance was countered at the other end quickly where Gao Lin

blasted a low and hard cross into the box which Muriqui charged and back-heeled.

The chance looked as though it was going to just dribble over the line but Ryan did enough this time to squander the chance.

Shortly after in the 76th minute, Muriqui had his chance to break the deadlock and put Guangzhou ahead and he did just that.

The skipper Zheng Zhi was the man who sent the cross in and it was chested down by Goa Lin for Muriqui to add the finishing touch with the inside of his boot and curled it by Ryan’s left hand giving him little chance to make a save.

The tit for tat played its role once again and the Mariners did manage to burst straight back to the other end of the pitch, however they failed to convert, which allowed Muriqui to run away with possession shortly after.

Muriqui’s break away could have easily hammered the nail in the coffin for the aggregate nature of the two-legged competition with another away goal, but Ryan stood tall and made a wonderful save to keep his team in the competition.

In the 88th minute, Duke was almost the hometown hero as he struck a volley of his own from close range that squeezed through a group of players from both sides, but fortunately for Guangzhou, Zeng got down in time to stop the ball underneath him before it crossed the line.

The 2-1 loss at home will make it a big ask for the Mariners to go across to China’s Tianhe Stadium and pick up a result, but all eyes now turn to May 22, where the sides will meet for the second leg to determine who qualifies for the quarter finals.

After the match, Mariners’ coach, Graham Arnold said that the team had played very well but failed to take their chances and at this level, that was crucial.

He said that both of the

opposition’s goals were from Mariners’ mistakes but that it was a huge effort by the Mariners against quality opposition.

The visiting team was reportedly said to be worth $14m while the Mariners value is estimated to be around $2.5m.

Guangzhou coach, Marcello Lippi praised the Mariners saying that they were a good team and very well organised.

Graham Arnold said that the contest wasn’t over yet but the two away goals scored by the visiting said will make it a very difficult task to overcome in China next week.

Central Coast Mariners: 1 Mathew Ryan (gk), 2 Daniel McBreen, 3 Joshua Rose, 4 Pedj Bojic, 5 Zac Anderson, 6 Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7 John Hutchinson (c), 9 Bernie Ibini-Isei (29 Nick Fitzgerald 79’), 14 Michael McGlinchey, 18 Nick Montgomery (11 Oliver Bozanic 82’), 19 Mitchell Duke Yellow cards: Patrick Zwaanswijk G u a n g z h o u Evergrande: 5 Zhang Linpeng, 6 Feng Xiaoting, 10 Zheng Zhi, 11 Luiz Guilherme Da Conceicao Silva Muriqui, 15 Dario Leonardo Conca, 18 Lucas Ramon Barrios, 19 Zheng Cheng, 28 Kim Young Gwon, 29 Gao Lin (4 Zhao Peng 85’), 32 Sun Xiang, 37 Zhao Xuri (16 Huang Bowen 73’) Yellow cards: 16 Huang Bowen Attendance: 8953

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Matt Graham qualifies for Winter Olympics

by Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Media Photo: Paul Barkley/LookPro

he Central Coast Mariners have given up an early lead to China’s Guangzhou Evergrande to go down 2-1 at Central Coast Stadium in the AFC Champions League Round of 16.

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arara freestyle mogul skier Matt Graham will represent Australia at the XXII Winter Olympiad in Sochi Russia in February.

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Graham’s qualification followed his fourth placing in the FIS Freestyle Mogul Skiing World Championships held in March.

He was beaten by the world number one, two and three skiers who finished in the current world rank order.

Matt’s fourth placing at the World Championships at VOSS, Norway, back

in March capped off a successful northern winter for the 18-year-old.

He managed three personal best performances along the way, which included a 10th place in a round of the World Cup in Deer Valley, USA; a seventh place at the Olympic Test Event - World Cup round at Sochi, Russia (the venue and course for the 2014 Winter Olympics) followed by the fourth place at the World Championships.

Matt’s scholarship level with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWI) is now at Level A and he has

qualified for Tier 1 funding with the Australia Sports Commission.

Only a few Central Coast Athletes have gone on to represent Australia and the Central Coast at Winter Olympic Games competition; including Paralympian skiers James Patterson in 1994 and 1998 and Shannon Dallas in 2006 and 2010 and an ice hockey representative, Rob Dewhurst in 1960.

Matt will be the first individual able bodied athlete to represent Australia from the Central Coast.

Spinks plays in AFL curtain raiser in Melbourne

Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

arners Bay AFL player Matthew Spinks played in the curtain raiser to the AFL Dreamtime game between Richmond and Essendon at the MCG on Saturday, May 25.

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Matthew is a member of the Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Program which links young indigenous men with employment and

education opportunities.

Now in its fourth year, the program selects 50 participants aged between 18 and 24 from around Australia based on their football ability, community engagement and potential to serve as role models.

The program gives young men a chance to gain exposure to elite AFL training and corporate networking opportunities to strengthen their leadership and teamwork skills.

The first part of the program involved Matthew travelling to Perth last November, with a second camp to be held in Melbourne.

Spinks, 18, was part of the Southern side coached by former Brisbane Lions Premiership player Chris Johnson.

“There are plenty of good players in the program with players coming from State Leagues across Australia,” Spinks said

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The 2013 NTD International Reviving Lost Legends

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MartialArts.ntdtv.com NEW YORK— What is the essence of traditional Chinese culture? Is it kung fu, dumplings, or perhaps the snugly fit mandarin gown also known as the qipao?

Contrary to popular belief, those do not equate to the epitome of Chinese culture.

Many people, even Chinese people, think of the 1920s qipao as the representative of traditional Chinese attire, or that martial arts is nothing more than thrilling tricks from kung fu movies. However, those elements are not the zenith of classical Chinese garment or martial arts.

New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) plans to make the true essence of traditional Chinese culture more widely known through its annual series of cultural competitions, the Global Chinese Competition Series.

Many essential elements of the Chinese heritage were lost during the Cultural Revolution. NTDTV is currently looking for contestants who are interested in researching, learning, and promoting authentic Chinese culture.

NTDTV is a nonprofit news station founded in 2001. It directly broadcasts uncensored news via satellite into parts of mainland China and has 100 million potential viewers around the world.

This year, NTDTV will be hosting its Global Han Couture Design, International Chinese Traditional Martial Arts, Chinese International Figure Painting, and Chinese International Piano Competition in hopes of sparking interest in traditional culture, particularly Chinese culture.

Aug. 3 NTU Sports Center, Taipei Registration: martialarts@ap.ntdtv.com

International Chinese Traditional Martial Arts Competition “In China, there are hundreds of major [martial arts] schools and an uncountable number of smaller ones,” said Tim Sun, the director of the competition series.

Each school has its own discipline, its own art.

According to Sun, Martial arts played a pivotal role in Chinese history; it would be a shame for these traditions to undergo atrophy.

Historically, the martial arts have played a large part in winning Chinese wars. Yue Fei (1103–1141), one of China’s most famous military generals, practiced and created martial arts styles.

Many Taoists also pursued martial arts for its spiritual significance.

This year will be NTDTV’s fourth martial arts competition. Contestants are required to research a traditional martial arts school and embrace its essence in the competition performance.

“This is not your typical competition,” Sun said. “In previous years, we’ve had students who entered with their teachers. The purpose of this competition isn’t to win, but to rediscover this culture and promote it.”

Registration for the martial arts competition lasts from Jan. 1 to Sept. 15 for North American competitors, and Jan. 1 to July 15 for Asia-Pacific entrees.

Competition Details The registration deadline is July 15, 2013, for the Asia-Pacific region. All contestants must register in advance. This year’s competition does not accept on-site registration.

North America Preliminaries, Finals Sep. 21-22 Baruch College ARC Arena, New York Registration: (+1) 646-736-2988 martialarts@globalcompetitions.org

Methods of registration 1) Internet: http://martialarts.ntdtv.com 2) Email: martialarts@globalcompetitions. org 3) Hotline: 1-646-736-2988 4) Fax: 1-212-918-3479 5) Mail: 229 W. 28th Street, Suite 700, New York, NY 10001, USA Please address to: NTD Television International Chinese Traditional Martial Arts Competition Organizing Committee Chinese International Piano Preliminaries in Taiwan will be held at the end of August 2013. The registration deadline is August 1, 2013. Competitions in the United States will be held on October 25–27, 2013.

The registration deadline is October 1, 2013.

Methods of registration: 1) Internet: http://piano.ntdtv.com 2) Email: piano@globalcompetitions.org 3) Hotline: 1-646-736-2988 4) Fax: 1-212-918-3479 5) Mail: 229 W. 28th Street, Suite 700, New York, NY 10001, USA Please address to: Organization Committee of NTD Third Chinese International Piano Competition Chinese International Figure Painting Contestants may submit their works of figure oil painting created by traditional, classical, realistic, and academic methods.

Contestants must be either Chinese or Chinese descendants. The application deadline is July 10th, 2013.

Methods of registration: 1) Online registration: fill out the online forms.

2) Email: oilpainting@globalcompetitions. org 3) Mail: 229 W. 28th Street, 7th Floor,

New York, NY 10001, USA 4) Telephone: 1-646-736-2988.

5) Fax: 1-212-918-3479 Global Han Couture Design Competition There is currently a renaissance of traditional Chinese attire, according to Amy Lee, one of the judges of the competition.

Cultural experts have found that the climax of traditional Chinese fashion design belongs to that of the Han people from the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties (A.D. 618–1644).

When Lee went to fashion design school in China in the 1980s, her curriculum only touched on the Han designs briefly. Many ancient traditions have not been passed down, she said.

The competition contestants are required to do research on traditional Chinese fashion, since its history is not incorporated in fashion design schools in China.

“This is our fourth competition … and people are beginning to realize that the qipao does not represent Chinese dress. More and more people are learning about the Han Couture,” Lee said.

Related Articles ‘The eternal perspective’ of Shen Yun Fascinates Mesa Audience Member Seventeenth Century Chinese Artists Expressed Subtle Dissent Traditional Chinese Painting There is a deeper layer to Han design, and it encompasses the essence of Chinese culture, according to Lee. Traditional Chinese culture emphasized civility, etiquette, and elegance; the ambiance of Han design is elegance.

“Wearing elegant clothing helps to refine a person’s speech and conduct,” she said.

“You will automatically think of how should I behave when I wear elegance.”