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Education Precinct Preliminary Project Plan endorsed It is envisaged the yong Council is planning to create a vibrant education, students. development would It would also see industry and business precinct at Warnervale, capable of employ 1,500 staff plus the co-alignment of providing university-level courses to 7,000 students and 1,500 support services and education with training education sector jobs.

The initiative has taken its first step towards becoming reality, with council endorsing a Preliminary Project Plan which will develop a masterplan for the Council-owned land at Warnervale. “This is a unique opportunity for council and the community,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. Cr Eaton also said the initiative would benefit the young people of the Central Coast and create a huge boost for local employment and business. According to Cr Greg Best, the initiative would particularly benefit those who have to leave the Central Coast because their chosen disciplines of tertiary study are not available in the region. “We are not going to be an exporter of commuters,” Cr Best said. “One day, we are going to be an importer of employers.” Council has drawn on

successful international education-focused development, such as Education City in SouthEast Queensland and the Education City in Qatar, and envisions creating a regionally significant integrated development. Key components of

the development would include a university campus for 7,000 students with an emphasis on science, engineering and technology based studies, a residential college for 1,500 students and retail, sport and recreation and language facilities for

providers and businessindustry groups, as well as the establishment of a business/industrial park which would integrate with the university campus and explore linkages for employment generation and research and development.

retail providers. On a recent delegation to China, Cr Eaton visited the largest university city in the world in Wuhan, home to multiple university campuses and a total student population of over one million. “It was incredible to

see how this satellite city is thriving with the energy of all those students and how this flows on to stimulate the local economy,” Cr Eaton said. “The spin offs extend to the tourism sector, with increased visits from the families of students and prospective students and university-based events.” The initial driver for investment in the proposed Warnervale precinct will focus on securing a university to anchor the development and attract complementary service providers and businesses. “On this front, we are already looking good with council having already received an expression of interest from a reputable international investor, which I think demonstrates that this is a viable project,” Cr Eaton said. “I’m very optimistic that we have the right conditions to transform higher education on the Central Coast.” An economic feasibility study will be completed by September 2013. Media release, 11 Jul 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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An artist’s impression of the proposed Woy Woy Oval grandstand and amenities

Council may expand oval redevelopment an 800-seat grandstand, change rooms, referees’ room, ﬁrst aid room, media box and kiosks. If adopted, it would also have a barbecue area, club house, storage areas, sportsground amenities, scoreboard and a commercial area for potential leases. Landscaping features would include spectator mounding, shade areas and retractable fencing. A major focus of the Masterplan is the integration of the facility with the CBD and creating a Woy Woy CBD

hub with the ability to host regional sporting events. This would involve the relocation of the car park from Oval Ave into the existing car park which would create additional parking spaces and timed parking for CBD users. The Oval Ave car park would be transformed into a boulevard space allowing seating for the proposed cafe, a meeting space and an area that can be used for events such as markets. Council has allocated $750,000

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through the Capital Works Program and $1 million through the Infrastructure Reserve for the demolition and redevelopment of the grandstand. A further $130,000 was allocated through the Capital Works program for the demolition and redevelopment of the Woy Woy Rugby Clubhouse. Gosford Council Agenda ECO.11, 2 Jul 2013

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The four-storey tower will become home to the new Reliance GP Super Clinic. “The Riverside Office Tower currently paves the way for a greener future with optimum energy efficiency and guaranteed savings in light and power,” said Riverside Park proprietor Mr Matthew Gibbens. “It is the only building on the Central Coast to have a 4.5 star NABER rating,” he said. The Office Tower covers a total of 6,300m² in size and boasts a grand foyer complete with sandstone feature walls, two lifts, Jimmy G’s cafe and pharmacy.

Other tenants include FLSmidth and Commonwealth Bank Business Banking. The GP Super Clinic will include 14 doctors, 30 medical specialists, 33 treatment rooms, pathology, radiology and X-ray services and more. The Clinic will have an emphasis on preventative health care and operate seven days per week until 10pm. To-date the Gibbens Group for Riverside Park have completed projects in conjunction with major national brands including Dan Murphy’s, KFC, Storage King, Westpac, Australian Red Cross and

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It is envisaged the see how this satellite yong Council is planning to create a vibrant education, students. would city is thriving with It would also see development industry and business precinct at Warnervale, capable of providing university-level courses to 7,000 students and 1,500 the co-alignment of employ 1,500 staff plus the energy of all those education with training support services and students and how this education sector jobs.

and better education for our children,” said Cr Jeff Strickson. A meeting will now be requested with the newly elected deputy prime minister Mr Anthony Albanese to discuss why the application was not accepted even though it met all the essential criteria and had support from the wider community. Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said that, like all locals, she was disappointed that the

funding for the project was not successful. “I understand that the applications are awarded on merit by an independent panel,” said Ms O’Neill. “I am committed to the ﬁght to fund Kibbleplex, a comprehensive answer to Gosford’s employment and educational needs. “I see it as a joint project with Gosford Council, and other community partners. I am proud of the investment that we have already brought to Gosford

with the early rollout of the National Broadband Network. “New businesses are already relocating to the Coast to take advantage of the superfast and reliable broadband services available in the CBD. “We have also recently secured $2.3m for the Gosford TAFE to run the E-Links educational program, only made possible with the NBNEnabled Education and Skills Services Program. “Gosford City Council was awarded an additional $668,000 under round four of the RDAF for local community infrastructure.

“We are investing in regional Australia. “I welcome Chris Holstein’s public declaration of support for the project, and hope that funds from the State Government follow. “While this round of RDAF is over, I will continue to ﬁght very hard for the $7.5m being sought for this project. “I know how much it means to our community and the important message it will send to prospective investors that Gosford is open for business and open to opportunity,” said Ms O’Neill. Liberal candidate

for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said she was also disappointed that the funding didn’t come through. “The Kibbleplex project would create badly needed new jobs and business and educational facilities in the centre of Gosford, but now the whole project is in jeopardy.” Gosford Council Agenda UM.4, 2 Jul 2013 Media release, 3 Jul 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Ofﬁce of Deborah O’Neill Media release, 15 Jul 2013 Mary Doherty, Ofﬁce of Lucy Wicks

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flows on to stimulate the local economy,” Cr Eaton said. “The spin offs extend to the tourism sector, with increased visits from the families of students and prospective students and university-based events.” The initial driver for investment in the proposed Warnervale precinct will focus on securing a university to anchor the development and attract complementary service providers and businesses. “On this front, we are already looking good with council having already received an expression of interest from a reputable international investor, which I think demonstrates that this is a viable project,” Cr Eaton said. “I’m very optimistic that we have the right conditions to transform higher education on the Central Coast.” An economic feasibility study will be completed by September 2013. Media release, 11 Jul 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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antas Socceroos head coach Holger Osieck held a training camp in Gosford and Tuggerah from Monday, July 1, to Friday, July 5, which included Central Coast Mariners’ Joshua Rose, Mitchell Duke and Trent Sainsbury.

The training camp was part of the Qantas Socceroos preparation for the upcoming EAFF East Asian Cup 2013 in Seoul. It was the ﬁrst of three camps in Australia to be held in the lead up to the East Asian Cup. The Cup will take place in the Korean Republic from July 20 to 28. At a reception held by Gosford Council, Minister for Sport Senator Don Farrell and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill congratulated the players on their World Cup qualiﬁcation.

“The next eighteen months represents a very exciting time for football in Australia,” said Mr Farrell. “With Australia qualifying for its third successive World Cup, an outstanding achievement in itself, and

Australia hosting the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup in 2015, there is a lot for football fans to be excited about. “Focusing on the current challenge of the East Asian Cup, I’m sure the head

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Championships which will be held in the Ukraine from July 10 to 14. Georgia, 17, broke the NSW U18 and U20 800 metre records in February this year to qualify for the World Youth Championships. The qualifying win also

saw her become the second fastest U18 Australian runner ever, and number 10 in the U20s list. The record was previously set 44 years ago by Cheryl Peasley, who went on to win a Commonwealth Games medal and become an Olympian.

coach, Holger Osieck has the team primed to impress as they did at the recent World Cup qualiﬁcation matches. “I wish the team the best of luck when they head to South Korea for the East

Asian Cup later this month.” Ms O’Neill said she was delighted that the facilities on the Central Coast had been chosen for the training camp. “Having members of the Socceroos squad training

here is exciting for the local community, and I can see the positive inﬂuence on our local young sporting stars – inspired to work hard so that they may have similar opportunities in the future,” Ms O’Neill said.

The annual awards program, initiated by PRIME7 and the Commonwealth Bank, provides an opportunity for communities to showcase their events and festivals and be recognized state-wide. Chrome Fest is a three day event held in October at The Entrance which pays tribute to American classic cars, hot rods, low-rider bicycles, rock and roll and rockabilly of the 1950s and 60s. Since its establishment in 2009, Chrome Fest has grown in popularity. Last year was its most popular year with over

600 cars on display and over 50,000 people in attendance. It is estimated that Chrome Fest injected over $8.5 million last year into the local community, with strong support from local community groups and organizations. This year, the Chrome Fest Committee hopes to increase attendance at the festival, as well as the number of cars to 800 and to spread the event over ﬁve days. With new attractions, including a drive-in cinema and more dance, makeup and hair competitions, the committee hope to bring the 60s back to the Coast once more. The winner of this year’s Events and Tourism Award will win TV advertising exposure courtesy of PRIME7. Winners will be announced at a Gala Presentation held at the Newcastle Leagues Club on Saturday, October 26.

Duke and Sainsbury selected for Socceroos’ training camp Football Federation Australia

wo Central Coast Mariners players were selected to participate in a Socceroos training camp in Sydney which began on Monday, July 8, and will continue until

Friday, July 12. The camp is part of the Socceroos’ preparations for the upcoming EAFF East Asian Cup 2013 which will be played in the Korea Republic from July 20 to 28. Mitchell Duke and Trent Sainsbury were two

of 20 players selected to participate in the training camp, which was the last chance for players to impress head coach Holger Osieck before the ﬁnal Socceroos squad for the EAFF East Asian Cup 2013 is named on Friday, July 12.

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Kibbleplex funding rejected The Learning and Enterprise Centre proposal involved the establishment of a City Library and business hub, teleworking facilities and a university presence. The application for $7 million in funding, to be matched by council’s $8.1 million contribution, was unsuccessful. “It seems that once again the Central Coast misses out on signiﬁcant infrastructure that would have provided better jobs

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MoneyWise. “All work completed by the Gibbens Group remains on target in terms of budget and timeframes”, Mathew Gibbens said. While the majority of the ofﬁce tower is now leased, there are still some spaces available for sale or lease starting from 76m² in size. The next stage of the development is already underway with the construction of the 15,000m2 Masters Home Improvement and Medical Suites building due for completion by December.

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is currently being used by Woy Woy Football Club and Woy Woy Cricket Club. Cr Bowles asked council ofﬁcers to look into opportunities to incorporate an upgrade of this facility with the plans to replace the dilapidated referees’ facilities. Cr Bowles said this would see a “better multi-use facility that could accommodate more codes”. Through the Woy Woy Oval Redevelopment Masterplan, the staged development aims to provide

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Possible water discolouration ouseholders in Berkeley Vale, Killarney Vale, Tumbi Umbi and surrounding suburbs may experience incidences of discoloured tap water following emergency water main works on Tuesday, July 16.

Wyong Council conducted emergency repairs to a large trunk main along Wyong Rd, Killarney Vale. Motorists travelling westbound along Wyong Rd, between Cornish Ave and Mackay Dr, were expected to experience traffic changes while the work was completed. No interruptions to water supply were expected, however, residents in the surrounding suburbs may experience instances of discoloured water over

the following days. The water remains safe to drink and council expects any discoloured water to clear by Thursday, July 18. As a precaution, people in affected areas and surrounds are encouraged to check tap water before washing clothing. Should residents continue to experience problems, they are advised to run the front garden tap into a bucket for up to 30 seconds to check if the water clears. If it does not clear, repeat half hourly until clear. Residents can clear inside water lines once outside water is clear. Water collected during this time may be used on gardens. Media release, 16 Jul 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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onstruction on the new Warnervale Town Centre intersection has begun with the project expected to be completed by mid2015.

Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has started work to build the new intersection on Sparks Rd to provide safe access for motorists turning into the new Warnervale Town Centre. These works are being funded by the NSW State Government. Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said the intersection upgrade would help accommodate increased traffic due to residential and commercial development in Warnervale. “Early work has started on the intersection with minor earthwork, tree clearing and the establishment of environmental controls under way,” Mr Webber said. “After the completion of the early work later this year, major building work including the installation

of traffic lights, medians and turning lanes will start. “As part of the project, RMS is also widening Sparks Rd between Minnesota Rd and the new Warnervale Town Centre intersection. “The widening work is

expected to start later this year and the full project will be completed in mid2015.” Motorists will not be impacted by the early work. Further details on changed traffic conditions

will be provided when major work starts. Wet weather may change work dates and times. For further information on the intersection upgrade visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au. Media release, 10 Jul 2013, Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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Proposed Enterprise Corridor Zone for North Wyong Estate

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will be o help encourage economic development and increase job capacity availability, Wyong Council is proposing to rezone 88 hectares of strengthened and the area will provide job land in the north of the Shire.

The proposed new B6 – Enterprise Corridor Zone will allow for a greater mix of development on land that covers part of the North Wyong Industrial Estate and some adjoining residential properties. Wyong Council manager for strategic development Mr Martin Johnson said this would be a positive change. “Alongside the existing industrial and residential uses, the proposed B6 zone allows development opportunities for business, light industrial,

office and retail uses,” Mr Johnson said. “We expect the job generation rate will be significantly higher than a traditional industrial zone, helping to stimulate development activity in the Shire.” Positioned along the Pacific Highway, the site is close to the F3 freeway and is already being occupied by many small and large manufacturing and service industries and companies. There is still a significant amount of

vacant land in the estate, though this rezoning means there will be plenty of opportunities for businesses to locate within the area, helping to bring a different dimension. “It is expected the new zone will attract businesses with a technology, light industrial and commercial focus, which will provide new employment opportunities for locals,” Mr Johnson said. “This means our employment retention

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Donna Deaves pleads guilty to manslaughter

lmost two years after the death of two-year-old Tanilla Opal Warrick-Deaves, Watanobbi woman Donna Deaves has pleaded guilty to her daughter’s manslaughter.

In the NSW Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 9, Ms Deaves pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter by criminal negligence for failing to obtain medical assistance for Tanilla. According to the agreed statement of facts, the two-year-old was left unconscious for nearly two days in her Watanobbi home after she was assaulted by Ms Deaves’ boyfriend, Warren Ross, in the shower. The statement of facts stipulates that following the assault, Ms Deaves suggested calling an ambulance but failed to do so in light of Mr Ross’s protests. At this time, Tanilla appeared very drowsy and Mr Ross took hold of her arm and leg and threw her onto a mattress at least five times in an effort to wake her up.

By the time Mr Ross had finished throwing the two-year-old, she had completely lost consciousness. Tanilla was placed in a double stroller in Mr Ross and Ms Deaves’ bedroom and a few hours later, had not woken up. That night, Ms Deaves stayed up watching her daughter until 4:30am, noting that Tanilla’s breathing was “intense” and rattly. At some point, it is agreed Ms Deaves formed the view that Tanilla would not wake up and kissed her. During the following day, Friday, August 26, 2011, the toddler failed to regain consciousness and was kept in a pram inside the bedroom, away from her two older sisters and visitors. The agreed statement of facts indicated Mr Ross tried to give Tanilla liquids in a syringe via her

mouth and nose and was picking her up, rubbing her face and blowing on her, trying to wake her up. Mr Ross is also said to have changed her nappies. At times, Mr Ross is said to have thought Tanilla responded and he kept saying, “She’ll be right, she’ll be right, she’ll wake up”. Ms Deaves spent the day allowing her boyfriend to tend to her daughter and tried to keep Tanilla’s siblings out of Mr Ross’s way. At no stage did Mr Ross or Ms Deaves seek medical attention or advice. Ms Deaves left the house in the morning and in the afternoon, told one of Tanilla’s siblings (who cannot be named for legal reasons) that Tanilla was sleeping because she was sick. That night, Ms Deaves

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and Mr Ross watched a movie together and went to sleep. Throughout the early hours of Saturday, August 27, 2011, the two-year-old remained unconscious in the pram near Ms Deaves and Mr Ross’s bed. Ms Deaves woke to use the bathroom and heard gurgling sounds coming from her daughter. The agreed statement of facts tendered to the court indicated that Ms Deaves saw Tanilla was not breathing and that some vomit was near her mouth. Ms Deaves is said to have thought Tanilla was probably still breathing up until this point.

“Her body couldn’t handle [it] any longer and she stopped breathing or…she bled slowly in her and…she stopped breathing but I honestly don’t know how she managed to be breathing for those two days still,” Ms Deaves said in the agreed statement of facts. Ms Deaves then woke Mr Ross and at 4:03am contacted 000. The ambulance arrived at 4:08am and paramedics and police commented on the extensive bruising they saw on the child’s body. When recalling the actions of paramedics during a police interview on September 27, 2011, Ms Deaves stated that Tanilla was “better off dead then (sic) to have sustained injuries and lived like that”. “So in the long run, I’d come to the conclusion that she wasn’t wakin’ up so I sat with her that other night and at that stage, I didn’t know what to do know and I obviously thought I was going to be

blamed and Warren would pass the buck straight to me,” Ms Deave said in the interview. “I’d been threatened to lose my other kids and also lose my house.” Tanilla was taken to Wyong Hospital where she was confirmed dead. On October 18, 2011, police asked Ms Deaves whether, looking back, she should have done something to get assistance for her daughter. “And risk the other kids? “I don’t know. “I had two other children in the house and myself. “I don’t know,” she replied. Ms Deaves’ sentencing hearing is listed for September 12. Mr Ross is due to face trial for Tanilla’s murder commencing on October 21. Media statement, 15 Jul 2013, Sonya Zadel, Office of the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of NSW

Pair charged after hammer attack

About 2pm on Monday, July 8, the 40-year-old man saw the pair allegedly steal a hat from a store at a shopping centre on The Entrance Rd. The security guard followed the man and woman before confronting them about the alleged theft at the front entrance. Police have alleged the pair produced a hammer

and each struck the guard to the head a number of times. A number of witnesses who tried to assist the victim were also threatened with the hammer. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were called to the scene but

the man and woman had already fled. The victim was taken to Wyong Hospital, where he was treated for a broken nose and facial lacerations. Investigations into the incident led officers to arrest a 21-year-old woman at a local home on the evening of Tuesday, July 9. Shortly before 9pm on Wednesday, July 10,

police arrested a 25-yearold man at a house on Vales Rd, Mannering Park. The woman and the man were both charged with seven offences, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent, affray, custody of an offensive implement in a public place and using an offensive weapon to prevent detention. Media release, 11 Jul 2013, NSW Police Media

Man and woman found dead in home man and a woman were found dead in a Woongarrah home on Thursday, July 11.

Emergency services were called to the home on Natasha Pl about 5:45pm where they located the bodies of a man and a woman.

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Adssi Home Living named finalist in aged care awards uggerah’s Adssi Home Living has been named a finalist in the 2013 HESTA Aged Care Awards for its Safe Access and Eco Garden Project (SAEG).

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independence and quality of life of older people. Corporate projects manager Ms Joy Fuller said the SAEG project was a joint venture between Adssi Home Living Australia (AHLA) and Wyong Council. The project aims to improve 30 gardens over a 12 month period. “The project involves

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other injuries. “Many older people love their gardens and if they are safe and easy to access, it encourages them to spend more time outdoors. “The project has also helped reduce the isolation of older residents through the active participation of volunteers working in their garden.”

Ms Fuller and the other finalists will attend an awards dinner on Sunday, August 4, when the winners will be announced. A $30,000 prize pool will be shared among the winners. The Team Innovation and Outstanding Organisation Award winners will each receive a $10,000 development

grant to put towards their program or initiative. The Individual Distinction Award winner will receive a $5,000 ME Bank EveryDay Transaction account and $5,000 towards further education. Media release, 16 Jul 2013, Luisa Saccotelli, HESTA Aged Care Awards

Local business sold at auction after liquidator appointed ountaindale business Design with Style has been sold at auction, employed 17 staff from around the region. following the appointment of a liquidator.

TPH Insolvency CEO Mr Tim Heesh was appointed last month as a result of the company experiencing difficulties associated with the loss of a substantial part of their client base and a damages claim against it. The total amount outstanding to employees and unsecured creditors was over $800,000 prior to the auction. Mr Heesh made the decision to sell the Central Coast business after a valuation revealed the sale was the best option for management, employees and creditors. The auction managed to secure a recovery of more than double the initial valuation. “It was so gratifying to have our decision to

go to auction vindicated with a much better financial outcome,” TPH Insolvency’s senior manager Ms Amanda Lott said. The auction result, along with assistance from Fair Entitlements Guarantee, will ensure all employees will receive their entitlements, including superannuation, in full. Mr Heesh said creditors were also satisfied with the outcome. “We are just pleased that we managed to get the best possible result in a situation like this,” he said. The overall recoveries are expected to exceed $180,000. Design with Style, which manufactures

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Buttonderry Waste Management Facility nominated for excellence award

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he Buttonderry Waste Management Facility (BWMF), run by Wyong Council, has been shortlisted as one of two finalists in the Waste Management Association of Australia’s (WMAA) 2013 Landfill and Transfer Station Innovation and Excellence Awards.

The national awards were established in 2007 to showcase the best that landfills and transfer stations have to offer and to inform others in the industry and general public. The awards aim to recognise those sites that are exceptional and encourage best practice in their operations. Wyong Council acting general manager Mr Greg McDonald said this was a great honour for council. “Our staff have worked

very hard over the last few years to improve the environmental management of this site – particularly in relation to the resource recovery, landfill operations, environmental controls and security access,” Mr McDonald said. “It is great to see that this hard work has been formally acknowledged and it is a credit to the dedication of our staff.” Nominees for these awards were required to give in-depth responses

relating to leadership in environmental management and control; demonstrated minimisation of waste; and improved operations. They also had to address training and management procedures, public and community acceptance and innovative utilisation of equipment/ system facilities and new technologies. One innovation highlighted in council’s submission was the doubling of council’s

capacity under the methane gas program by installing an additional 1MW generator. Powered by methane gas extracted from landfill, the generators prevent this powerful greenhouse gas from leaking into the atmosphere. “This is a win for the environment but is also a win for our residents as the generators create enough energy to power around 4,000 households in the Shire,” Mr McDonald said. Judges for the National Landfill Excellence Award will visit the site to inspect and evaluate the site first hand.

“As far as I’m concerned, Buttonderry Waste Management Facility is one of the best run landfills in Australia,” Mr McDonald said. “Residents who visit the site, to drop off waste, or on one of our educational tours, are consistently amazed at how clean the facility seems and the lack of odours. “People are also impressed by the environmental measures in place – let’s hope the judges are too.” The BWMF is the only operational landfill site in the Wyong Shire and one of the largest in NSW. The site has operating

landfill cells, closed cells, a composting facility, a transfer station and all associated infrastructure including a main office. The BWMF landfill opened in 1990 and covers an area of 270 hectares. According to the WMAA, a total of 25 submissions were received from across Australia for this year’s awards. The announcement of the 2013 winners and presentation of the awards will be on August 8. Media release, 12 Jul 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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6.17% of Wyong population has diabetes ith 6.17% of the Wyong population having diabetes, the Australian Diabetes Council (ADC) is asking Central Coast residents one question this Diabetes Awareness Week; are you at risk of diabetes?

ADC has developed a range of free resources available to help people manage their diabetes no matter what their age or stage. “Diabetes is Australia’s fastest-growing disease, with 209 Australians diagnosed with diabetes every day,” ADC CEO Nicola Stokes said. “Many people are unaware that they have type 2 diabetes. “This means that for every person with diabetes, there is another person who has type 2 diabetes yet doesn’t know they have it. “While the challenges of dealing with diabetes in the community may seem daunting, we’re here to remind people that there is help at hand. “ A u s t r a l i a n Diabetes Council has

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niting Care will hold a series of mental health training sessions and seminars in Gorokan in October.

The Seasons for Growth Seminar will be held on Wednesday, October 2, from 10am until 1pm and will provide an opportunity for carers to examine the meaning of grief. It will also review the range of changes and losses experienced in life; reflect on the relationship between change, loss, grief and behaviour; and help participants understand grief

reactions and factors that influence them. The seminar will explore strategies of empowerment, including the role of choice in the grief journey and the importance of networks and support. Participants in this seminar may also choose to participate in the Seasons for Growth small group sessions, which will take place on Wednesday, October 9.

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Interrelate celebrates 40 years with competition about family o mark 40 years of providing relationship services on the Central Coast, Interrelate is running a competition to celebrate what family means to young people.

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have their entry published in an Inspirational Journal for youth, there will be prizes for best art work, best photo, best written work and most inspirational entry. “Family can mean so many different things to young people; family is where you belong, where you feel accepted; that’s what we want to explore and celebrate,” said Interrelate’s Youth Engagement project worker for the region Ms Hellen Dibb. “Interrelate has been providing quality relationship services since 1926, and the last 40 of these years have included the Central Coast region,” Ms Dibb said.

“We think that’s something to celebrate.” Interrelate is a community based, notfor-profit organisation and each year helps over 50,000 individuals, couples, families and children. Interrelate is committed to fostering resilience within families and building stronger family relationships. Selected entries will be published in an Inspirational Journal for youth and all entrants will be invited to the anniversary celebrations and journal launch in October. Media release, 15 Jul 2013, Frances Phipps, Interrelate

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Community college on the lookout for new executive director new executive director will lead Central Coast Community College into 2014 following the decision by existing director Ms Mallory Dale to pursue other business interests next year.

Central Coast Community College’s Board of Governance, which includes a retired finance manager and corporate banker, general manager, marketing and business manager and local government executive, has commenced the search for a passionate replacement to step into the role of executive director. The Board’s vice president Ms Monique Webber said the Board is seeking a new leader with the skills, experience, contacts and vision needed to guide the

College through a period of change. Ms Webber said that Ms Dale would remain in her position until a new executive director is appointed to assist with the induction and handover of the College’s future leader. “Mallory will be staying on until the end of 2013 to ensure continuity and stability during the changeover period,” Ms Webber said. “We thank Mallory for her contribution to Central Coast Community College since her appointment

to executive director in 2003. “Over the past decade, she has been instrumental in driving the College’s significant growth in course offerings, students and staff with her passion, dedication and energy,” she said. In recent years, Ms Dale engineered the acquisition of the College of Natural Therapies and oversaw a complete brand refresh of the College and its Business Training Solutions unit. Ms Dale also won the Women in Management Award at the 2012

Central Coast Women in Business Awards for her significant achievements in management at the College. Ms Webber said the College is a vibrant and sustainable organisation in a strong position to meet the changes forecast for adult education and the vocational training industry in 2014. “The new executive director will lead the College through this period of change so it can continue making a positive contribution to the Central Coast community,” Ms Webber said. Media release, 10 Jul 2013, Pip Wilson, Central Coast Community College

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Trudy Adams releases third book

yee resident Trudy Adams released her third novel at an event held at Kurri Kurri High School on Thursday, June 27.

The teenage fiction titled ‘Broken Melody’ explores the story of a young girl torn between a dysfunctional past and a promising future. The story’s protagonist, Danae Blackburn, has lived a life of brokenness and fear until discovering she is a gifted pianist. Ms Adams said she wanted to explore the battlefield that takes place in a person’s mind when they have been consistently told they are “nothing” or “worthless”. But more importantly, the 26-year-old author said she aimed to show that with help and time, that battle can be won. “With the current Royal Commission creating awareness about sexual abuse, the issue is becoming more and more important to society,” Ms

Adams said. “I’ve worked with young people for almost four years and wanted to create a story that was relevant to the current generation – not only to inspire them to read, but to encourage them to see that life can change, that there is always hope for a better future.” According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, almost 253,000 notifications of suspected child abuse

and neglect were made to Australian authorities in 2011 to 2012 alone. Approximately 40,000 children were living in out of home care as of June 30 last year, a number that is increasing each year. As part of the book launch, Ms Adams also promoted literacy and creativity amongst local young people by presenting awards for a writing competition she held in partnership with

the school. ‘Broken Melody’ can be purchased from Angus and Robertson, Koorong and other bookstores, as well as online. Ms Adams is also the author of ‘Desolate Beauty’, published in 2009, and ‘Judging Meghan’, released in 2010. Media release, 5 Jul 2013, Trudy Adams,,Wyee

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University accused of providing inaccurate comments

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he independent student association at the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah campus has accused the University of providing inaccurate comments and statements to the media regarding its distribution of the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Last month, Campus Central went public with claims that the University had unfairly allocated SSAF funding on the basis of predatory business tactics. It also alleged that the distribution of funding reflected a lack of accountability and transparency on the University’s behalf. It is in the University’s public responses to these claims that Campus Central has said numerous inaccuracies have been stated and provided. “There have been a number of reports in various newspapers, on radio and on television with responses from the University thatare misleading at best, and advance to simply untrue,” Campus Central CEO Mr Michael Maas said.

Statements from the University of Newcastle contend that “representatives of Campus Central participated in a consultation process for the 2013 SSAF priorities” that “Campus Central has been made an offer which it has refused”, “left the negotiation process” and “has not accepted offers of further meetings”. “These statements are false,” Mr Maas said. In the interest of remaining wholly transparent, Campus Central has said it is willing to provide copies of all correspondence with the University as proof of no consultation before making its decision not to provide SSAF funding for 2013. This would include Campus Central’s subsequent attempts at

trying to engage with the University for an equitable outcome. “We can provide this together with details on how the University continues to erode Campus Central’s revenue base through predatory tactics that include diverting SSAF funding into the University controlled student entity UoN Services,” Mr Maas said. In response to University reports that opportunity was provided to put forward welfare and advocacy services for SSAF funding, but formally declined in writing, Campus Central has again said it is willing to provide the actual written correspondence that proves this untrue. Campus Central Board president Mr Liam Grant, who is also a student

at the University of Newcastle, said Campus Central had further communication from the University that stated their lack of confidence in maintaining a productive working relationship with the independent student association and their desire not to continue to meet with its management. According to Mr Grant, there has been no explanation from the University as to its lack of confidence in working with Campus Central. “The University was trying to be divisive here, however, the Board fully supports the management of Campus Central, so how then could we attend further meetings in good faith?” Mr Grant said. “We have not left the negotiation table, but we do require future discussions and negotiations to be equitable.” Mr Maas said that

months of questioning were yet to yield sufficient answers from the University relating to stated concerns and issues they had with several entities, which they cited as a reason for SSAF funding being withheld. “We remain open and available to negotiations with the University once their apparent issues with their student associations, and motives on campus with SSAF, can be sufficiently articulated,” he said. The University of Newcastle has issued a response to Campus Central’s claims and has said the Federal Government department responsible for administering the SSAF was presently reviewing several issues referred to it by the independent student association. University of Newcastle’s media and PR manager Ms Sharon

Buckland said the University had provided a detailed response to the department’s request for information and, while these matters remained subject to review by the department, comment by the University was not appropriate. University of Newcastle director of regional campuses Mr Trevor Gerdsen said the University would continue to focus on its commitment to providing an outstanding student experience at all of its campuses, including the Ourimbah campus. Mr Gerdsen also said the University would work constructively with all its partners in the delivery of quality services to students. Media release, 8 Jul 2013, Leigh Boin, Campus Central Email, 11 Jul 2013, Sharon Buckland, University of Newcastle

Council receives funding for Youth Stuff project yong Council will receive $92,500 over two years for its Youth Stuff project under the second round of the O’Farrell Government’s Youth Opportunities funding.

Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said the grant would allow young people in the Wyong Shire to lead and participate in community development activities. “It will also enable Wyong Shire Council

to extend its youth leadership and mentoring programs,” Mr Webber said. “The funding will be linked to the Wyong Youth Action Team and will partner with local youth organisations.

“With a growing population of families and young people in the Wyong Shire, this funding is an important addition in ensuring that we provide every opportunity for young people to

fully participate in our community and to also assist them to develop leadership skills.” Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton has also welcomed the funding. “It’s great to see the NSW Government investing in a program which will make a difference to the lives of young people in the Shire,” mayor Cr

Eaton said. “Youth Stuff is a mentoring program that will build on the success of previous initiatives where council has partnered with a range of community organisations and local schools to harness initiative and build leadership capacity in our youth.” Mr Webber said this grant was one of 28

projects throughout NSW that have been funded from the $1.93 million in funding. “I look forward to meeting with many of the young people who will have the opportunity to benefit from participating in the Youth Stuff program,” he said. Media release, 9 Jul 2013, Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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Local Greensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; candidates concerned about TAFE policies he Greens are raising the alarm on the impact that state and federal TAFE policies will have on employment opportunities on the Central Coast.

Greens candidate for Dobell Ms Sue Wynn said that as a teacher, she was aware of the importance of education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that starving TAFE of funds and dumping it into competition with private providers will destroy the public provider,â&#x20AC;? Ms Wynn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rudd and Gillard governments pushed the states into creating a competitive market for funding for skills training.â&#x20AC;? According to Greens candidate for Robertson Ms Kate da Costa, both Labor and the Coalition have pushed TAFE into competition with low cost providers. Ms da Costa said this has had devastating consequences for funding, quality and the number of young people on the Central Coast receiving skills training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The GosfordWyong area already has a much higher youth unemployment rate than the NSW average,â&#x20AC;? Ms da Costa said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Robbing the Central Coast of the skills base it needs will only make life much harder for young people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One in eight GosfordWyong residents aged between 15 and 24 do not have a job.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only way to ensure a jobs-rich Central Coast for the next generation is to ensure that there is a skilled workforce that can be part of creative, manufacturing and service industries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That means reinvesting in TAFE and abandoning the competitive market for skills training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without a strong TAFE system that figure will only get worse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very worried that the HSC pathway will disappear from TAFE, and urge the State Government to ensure that there is enough funding to keep HSC courses on the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is essential as an alternative pathway for education and employment for our young people.â&#x20AC;? Ms Wynn further said NSW was told it would lose substantial federal payments if it did not sign up to the national agreement that required the state to implement a voucher system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell government is cutting $800 million out of TAFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget and its competitive market is set to go live on 1 July next year,â&#x20AC;? Ms Wynn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without a major change in direction,

TAFE is unlikely to survive the decade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young Central Coasters leaving school deserve much better than this.â&#x20AC;? Greens NSW MP Dr John Kaye said the Greens will reinstate TAFE funding, slash fees and put a stop to the competitive market that is set to swallow up the public provider. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Labor has swallowed the story that TAFE should be forced to compete with private providers for students and money,â&#x20AC;? Dr Kaye said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Coalition will entirely abandon TAFE to market forces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The economic future of the Central Coast depends on saving TAFE.â&#x20AC;? The Central Coast Greens will be hosting a free, open education forum on Saturday, July 20, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Gosford Uniting Church Hall. Dr Kaye and Senator Lee Rhiannon will be in attendance. Workshops will be held so that members of the public can put forward their concerns and ideas to the Greens MPs. Media release, 16 Jul 2013, Kate da Costa, Greens candidate for Robertson

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Run by charity Musicians Making A Difference, the Street Dreams program is partnered with the Salvation Army and teaches free hip hop classes all over the Central Coast, Sydney and Brisbane. Street Dreams hip hop dance mentor Ms Angela Thomas said the program is designed to inspire and believe in the young students so that they chase their dreams and realise their potential.

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Time to Recognise festival at Bateau Bay ationwide charity, Samaritans, will bring Reconciliation Australia’s movement “Recognise” to the local community on Saturday, July 27, in an attempt to inspire the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution.

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Chrome Fest is a three day event held every October at The Entrance. It is a tribute to American classic cars, hot rods, low rider bicycles, rock and roll and rockabilly of the 1950s and 60s. Since its establishment in 2009, Chrome Fest has grown with popularity. Last year was the event’s most popular year, with over 600 cars

on display and over 50,000 people attending the festival. With strong support from local community groups and organisations, Chrome Fest injected over $8.5 million to The Entrance community last year. The festival is held at the same time each year to help combat a slump in tourism on the Central Coast. Sponsored by Sp

This year, the Chrome Fest committee are aiming to increase awareness of and attendance at the festival. It is eventually hoped the event will attract more than 800 cars and be extended to five days. With new attractions including a drivein cinema and more dance, make-up and hair competitions, the committee hope to bring

the 60s back to the Coast once more. This year, the winner of the Events and Tourism Award will win a TV advertising exposure thanks to Prime 7. Winners will be announced at a gala presentation to be held at the Newcastle Leagues Club on Saturday, October 26. Media release, 4 Jul 2013, Erika Hanratty, NSW-ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards

The family festival called Time to Recognise will be held at Bateau Bay Anglican Church Hall from 8:30am until 1pm. Event organiser Mr Greg Colby said the purpose of the day is to raise public awareness about constitutional recognition. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are not currently recognised in the Australian constitution,” Mr Colby said. “With a referendum planned to be held next year, it is important that people are aware of why indigenous Australians must be recognised and

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Streamlined grant system to be implemented yong Council will implement a new online system for council grants this August to help streamline the application process.

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have the information to make an informed choice. “Everyone in the community is welcome to come along to enjoy this day and to celebrate one of the oldest surviving cultures in the world, all while raising awareness of this important issue.” Mr Colby said there would be something at the festival for the whole family. “This will be a great day out with a range of Aboriginal performances and art, as well as market stalls and a barbecue,” he said.

The new online system, Smartygrants, will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the grants process for both council and the community. The Smartygrants system was successfully trialled last year with ClubGRANTS, which is funded by ClubsNSW, and is already used by 63 other councils across Australia. This year, council’s Community Matching Fund, Community Benefit Fund and Community Subsidy Program will be available via Smartygrants, with the Councillor Improvement Grants to be added by the end of the year. Council will be holding

a number of Grant Information Sessions during July to ensure everyone understands how to access the new system. One-on-one sessions will also be provided at Wyong Council libraries and the Civic Centre when applications for each grant program open. The next round of Community Matching Fund and Community Benefit Fund grants will open on Monday, August 19. Council’s Community Subsidy Program is offered all year round and is assessed on a two monthly basis. The Community Benefit Grants are offered to groups who

benefit the community through social, sporting, cultural, economic or environmental projects and are given to groups that will mostly benefit the residents of Wyong Shire. The Community Matching Funds support the development and implementation of arts, celebration, infrastructure, environment, sporting, neighbourhood safety, capacity building, youth engagement and accessibility initiatives. A minimum community contribution of $10,000 (in dollars of in-kind) is required towards a project and council can offer a twofor-one match up to

$75,000 per project. Media release, 11 Jul 2013, Wyong Shire Council

Green Point Baptist Church invites you to a Market Day and Car Boot Sale to be held in the Green Point Baptist Church carpark, along Avoca Drive in Green Point

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Inaugural Fashion Week to be held on the Coast he Central Coast’s inaugural Fashion Week will kick off on Sunday, September 1.

The cornerstone event, to be held at Mingara, will be “What the Frock”, a red-carpet dinner where fashion design students and local designers will have the opportunity to have their designs modelled down the catwalk. Fashion on the fields, which will be held at Wyong Race Club, is also set to be a highlight of the week. By providing a sustainable event that acknowledges the talent

related to the fashion industry. Fashion Week Central Coast aims to inspire young members of the community. “The purpose of these events is to encourage a variety of sectors and skilled workers from these areas to present their skills to the Central Coast community,” said Fashion Week Central Coast Committee member Mel Law. Media release, 8 Jul 2013, Brooke Simmons, Fashion Week Central Coast

Winter blues and jazz festival a success

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he Entrance Winter Blues and Jazz Festival held on Sunday, July 7, was a great success on its return from a twoyear hiatus, according to The Entrance Town Centre Management events and promotions coordinator Ms Donna Judge.

A large number of jazz and blues enthusiasts enjoyed the warm winter’s day, watching their favourite artists perform at the seaside location. “The calibre of performers at the festival was immense, with many comments from the crowd that the line-up was the best they had seen and all for free,” said Ms Judge. “Bondi Cigars, one of the festival headliners, performed a lively set on the Memorial Park Stage. “The band’s

performance had punters on their feet, dancing along to the tunes. “Other fantastic performances throughout the day included The New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra, Keith Hall, Pat Dow and Band, Muma Jane Blues Band and Neilson Gough,” she said. Media release, 9 Jul 2013, Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

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Country music showcase to be held at Toukley

Tanya Johnston

he free Central Coast Country Music Association (CCCMA) showcase will hit the stage again on Sunday, July 21, at Toukley Golf Club, from 1pm.

Headlining the event is Tanya Johnston, an artist who has performed in Australia and the United States alongside Catherine Britt, Dean Johnston, Tracy Coster, Kirsty Akers and Lisa White. Some of Ms Johnston’s influences include Carlene Carter, Olivia Newton-John, Buck Owens and Patsy Cline. Ms Johnston appeared in the CCCMA Showcase last year, and is scheduled to tour the Tennessee circuit in 2014 with Nashville’s Country Music Group. Also featuring in the showcase is Cassie Riemouldie, a singer, songwriter, drummer and guitarist who has performed with local acts such as Rob Wilson, Bruce McCumstie and Dean Johnston. Ms Riemouldie has also appeared at the

Tamworth Country Music Festival and has won awards for her work. Jason Carruthers, who will also take the stage at Toukley Golf Club, is an artist who has had country music in his blood since the age of five when he listened to Slim Dusty and went to rodeos with his father. Crowds can listen to the solid harmonies of Ez-Street at the showcase, a duo comprising Suzanne Sowiak and Ted Everingham; and B and C Country, comprising Clint Middleton on lead vocal and rhythm guitar and Brenda Thurtell on bass and harmonies. The CCCMA is currently based on the northern half of the Central Coast, but is looking to expand. Email, 5 July 2013 Melvin Jacobs, Central Coast Country Music Association

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The Shire celebrates NAIDOC Week yong Council held a range of activities to celebrate NAIDOC Week in the week from Sunday, July 7, to Sunday, July 14.

NAIDOC Week marks a significant event for indigenous Australians and this year’s theme was We Value the Vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963. The year marked 50 years since the Yolngu people of Yirrkala in northern Arnhem Land sent two bark petitions to the Australian House of Representatives. Wyong Council kicked off NAIDOC celebrations with a Flag Raising Ceremony, followed by guest speakers and morning tea on Monday, July 8. Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Mr Sean Gordon and indigenous community development worker Mr Matt Sonter spoke to guests about the importance of NAIDOC Week to the community and the historical significance of the bark

petitions. They also spoke on how the period has shaped modern society. “With Wyong Shire being the fastest growing Aboriginal community in Australia, NAIDOC Week gives us an opportunity to obtain a greater understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their culture,” said Wyong Council’s community and cultural development manager Ms Julie Vaughan. Celebrations continued across the week, with events including a Family Fun Day at Wyong; NAIDOC Mini Olympics at Colongra Bay Oval, Lake Munmorah; a Family Golf Day at Wyong; and Koori-oke at Wyong RSL. Back row - Sean Gordon, Wyong Mayor Cr Doug Eaton and Matt Sonter Front row - Luke Chandler, Trent Lake and Jarrad Hayes

Media release, 5 Jul 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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 Blue Bay Caravan Park

Takeaway Blue Haven Community Centre Primary School Budgewoi Body Beat 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 Pacific Hydroponics P/L RSL Club Forresters Beach 360 Fitness Club Caltex Service Station Retirement Village Gorokan Primary School

Medical Centre Shell Service Station Wallarah Bay Rec Club Gwandalan Bowling Club Corner Shop Service Centre The Vegie Pot 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 Mannering Park Newsagency 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

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

The Entrance 7-11 Service Station Browse About Community & Neighbourhood Centre Centrelink Diggers Lakes Hotel Library Newsagent Oaks Waterfront Resort Public School San Remo The Greens Northlakes Pharmacy Waldorf Apartments Newsagent Northlakes High The Entrance North School Dunleith Caravan Northlakes Primary Park School

Toowoon Bay Tourist Park Toukley / Noraville All Over Beauty and Nails Amcal Pharmacy Art Gallery Aquatic Centre Beachcomber Resort K-Cee’s Cafe Green Bean Cafe Hopes Pharmacy Primary School Nachel’s Takeaway Noraville General Store & Takeaway Noraville Pharmacy Retirement Village RSL Senior Citizens Community Hall Toukley Family Practice Tuggerah Anytime Fitness Cafe Pennoz Caltex Service Station Caravan Park Club Tuggerah High School Hungry Jacks Loot Homewares McDonalds Medical Centre Metro Service Station PRP Pacific Diagnostic Imaging Romi’s Cafe RSPCA Coffee Shop St Peter’s Catholic Supacheap Auto

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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 Wyee Nursery

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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 Hooked on Flowers 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 District Museum Wyong North Cellars Wyong Village Centre

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Ladies’ Pamper Day at Wyong

Parents to read 1,000 books to their children community program aimed at stimulating learning from the cradle to the school gate is set to start in Wyong Shire.

‘Born to Read – Book a Day’, which encourages reading to children almost from birth, is part of Wyong Council’s Lifelong Learning push. This initiative involves the resources of public libraries at Tuggerah, Lake Haven, The Entrance, Toukley and Bateau Bay, as well as Little Coast Kids learning centres and four community centres. Under the program, parents will be asked to attempt to read 1,000 books to their children from birth to the start of school. They will have a reading logbook and will receive a sticker and stamp each time 100

books are read. There will also be other milestone rewards, including books, toys, bookmarks, certificates of recognition, pencils and a final graduation certificate. As children and parents move through the program, their progress will be marked on a special reading tree at the libraries. Staff at the Wyong Shire libraries will assist parents in finding suitable books for their children. Guided by a community advisory committee, the early learning program aims to help children understand more words, how to listen, how a book “works” and how pictures

can help tell a story. Graduation from the program will be when the 1,000th book has been read or when children start school. If there are only a few books to go when a child starts school, parents will have until the end of Term 1 to finish. Little Coast Kids learning centres at Kanwal, Toukley, San Remo, Killarney Vale and Wyong will also take part in the program, along with community centres at Gorokan, Wyong and Northlakes public schools and at Blue Haven. Website, 19 Jun 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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 Thursday July 18 Guide Dogs NSW fundraising stall, Chittaway Shopping Centre

Wyong Shire Council organic gardening workshop, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, 1pm-4pm

Saturday July 20 Sunday July 21 Wyong Family History Central Coast Country Group Researchers, Music Association Tuggerah Library, 10am Showcase, Toukley Golf Club, 1pm Destash Market, The Entrance Community Friday July 26 Centre, 10am-3pm Wyong Shire Council organic gardening Arts Day, The Entrance workshop, Wyong Community Centre, Neighbourhood 10am-3pm, Free. Centre, 10am-1pm Tuggerah Lakes Art Wyong Shire Council Society Meeting, Long “Beyond Compost” Jetty Uniting Church workshop, Wyong Hall, 10am Neighbourhood Centre, 9am-12pm The Entrance Camera

Club Meeting, CWA Hall Long Jetty, 7:30pm Saturday July 27 Time to Recognise festival, Bateau Bay Anglican Church Hall, 8:30am-1pm Saturday August 3 Donnica Clarke Foundation Annual Gala Dinner Tuesday August 6 Bateau Bay VIEW Club 12th Birthday Luncheon, Bay Sports Club, 10:30am Saturday August 10 2013 Equestrian Ball, Mingara Recreation Club, 7pm

yong Neighbourhood Centre will hold its Annual Ladies Pamper Day on Saturday, September 21, at the Watanobbi Community Centre.

The event will start at 2pm and run until 4pm, with ladies able to indulge in an afternoon of luxurious pampering. There will be health and beauty tips, raffles,

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.

All proceeds from the afternoon will go to Wyong Neighbourhood Centre. Email, 21 Jun 2013, Anne Churcher, Watanobbi Community Centre

Not for Profit Organisations Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business. 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 Cactus and Succulent Club Meets on the 3rd Sat each month from 1pm to 3.30pm Charmhaven Community Centre Plants for Sale, Raffles, afternoon tea 0401 544 052 4399 2420 Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Promoting post school learning to improve life for individuals and the Central Coast community Advocacy, Dinners, Discussions, Speakers, Awards, Newsletters and special projects 4342 0023 sonhopk@bigpond.net.au PO Box 6227 West Gosford 2250 www.ccampusfriends.org

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Wyong Golf Club Pacific Highway Wyong 10.30am to 12 noon 4356 9300 www.pcfa.org.au

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

lucky door prizes, entertainment, afternoon tea and a gift bag on arrival. The cost of the event is $25 for ladies and $15 for teenage girls.

Community Care Services - Central Coast Memory lane - Doing things together Café For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with others experiencing similar circumstances Wallarah Bay Recreational Club 4th Tuesday 4324 4244 Diggers@ The Entrance Toastmasters Conventient daytime meetings 2nd and 4th Monday 10.30-12.30pm Creating opportunities to overcome nerves when speaking on your feet. Gain confidence and meet new friends. 4365 2751 Friendship Force Central Coast A travel club with a difference! Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. See a country from the inside and change the way you see the world. We in turn host small groups from other Friendship Force clubs in our home. Rae 4399 3625 Deidre 4388 9435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

Gurdjieff Society I AM LOST Deep conversations and systematic exercises for understanding my self and my place in life Ancient and modern knowledge 6pm every 2nd Thu 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

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 Monday Central Coast Leagues Club 0405 030 945 randtbale@bigpond.com

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc New to the Coast? If you would like to meet new friends and enjoy social events, a welcome awaits you at Tuggerah Combined Probus Club each 2nd Thursday of the month, where you will have the opportunity to hear various guest speakers and also join us in a social outing on the 3rd Thursday. We meet at Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi. 4388 1841 Tumbi Vale Garden Club A cheerful group of interesting gardeners’ get together at a well organised meeting once a month to display their plant growing efforts, listen to a variety of guest speakers and socialise over afternoon tea. Monthly meetings 1st Tues at 1pm, Old Berkeley Vale School, Shannon Parade, Berkeley Vale Contact Adriana Smith, publicity officer 4332 7680 Wyong Drama Group Inc A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year. We welcome anyone interested in being involved in any area of production Acting; Back-stage; Front of House; Lighting/Sound etc Monthly meetings 1st Tues 7.30pm - Green Room Wyong Memorial Hall 1300 665 600 rosellis13@hotmail.com

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden. Contact Jane 4353 1750, 0408 640 155

If you would like your Community Organisa on listed here, see www.duckscrossing.org/publica ons.html for the forms or contact Wyong Regional Chronicle on 4325 7369