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Woolworths’ application rejected yong Council has rejected an application for a new Woolworths store along Scenic Dr, Colongra, due to concerns that it would negatively impact surrounding town centres.

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The proposal involved rezoning of the site which would subsequently permit the lodgement of a development application for the construction of a Woolworths supermarket with a gross leasable floor area of 3,200 square metres, a bottle shop of 120 square metres, a service station and associated ongrade parking on the site.

W o o l w o r t h s development manager Mr Michael Rumble spoke at the Ordinary Council Meeting of Wednesday, September 25, claiming that development on the subject site would not impact on Toukley, Budgewoi and surrounding smaller town centres.

“The proposed supermarket offers increased benefit for the

wider area,” Mr Rumble said.

“We wouldn’t invest if the demand wasn’t there.”

Despite Mr Rumble’s claims, council remained concerned that the proposal would still have a negative impact by removing the necessity to go to surrounding town centres such as Budgewoi.

“We were conscious that a new store at this location would take business away from nearby Budgewoi Shopping Centre,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

Cr Greg Best also showed concern for the proposal, describing the construction of a Woolworths in Colongra to be “potentially devastating”.

“We’ve seen it before with what Erina has done

to Gosford and what Tuggerah has done to Wyong,” Cr Best said.

Despite not approving Woolworths’ Proposal, council still plans to work with the applicants in finding an alternative location.

“We are currently in the process of placing a Masterplan for Budgewoi on public exhibition with the aim of revitalising the town, and we can’t afford to have business taken away from it,” Cr Eaton said.

“However, we have vowed to work with the applicants to ensure we find a suitable location for this development.”

Media Release, 25 Sep 2013 Wyong Shire Council Wyong Council Agenda 2.2, 25 Sep 2013 Rebecca Wallisch, 25 Sep 2013

Map showing the proposed Woolworths at Colongra site rejected by Council

ICAC inquiry extends to Mayor he alleged political donations scandal surrounding Central Coast Liberal MPs has now spread to local government, with allegations that Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton is linked to the controversy.

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The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Cr Eaton allegedly nominated a businessman who could be approached for a donation to Liberal candidates prior to the 2011 state election.

These candidates included the current Liberal MPs for Wyong and The Entrance, Mr Darren Webber and Mr Chris Spence.

Both MP’s offices were raided by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigators on Friday, September 20.

Computers and documents were seized during the raid.

It has been alleged that Mr Ray Carter, the electorate officer for NSW Energy Minister Mr Chris Hartcher, informed the

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businessman in question that he got his name from Cr Eaton when he approached him for a donation to the candidates.

Mr Carter was last year suspended on full pay as Mr Hartcher’s electorate officer due to allegations he and a policy adviser to Mr Hartcher, Mr Tim Koelma, had breached election funding laws prior to the 2011 election.

Cr Eaton sits as an independent on Wyong Council but was the Liberal candidate for the federal seat of Dobell

in 1996.

When approached by the Wyong Regional Chronicle, Cr Eaton said he could not comment on the matter.

“I have nothing to hide but under ICAC guidelines, I am unable to comment,” Cr Eaton said on Wednesday, October 9.

Recently elected Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has also been drawn into the alleged scandal due to her role as Mr Webber’s campaign

manager during the 2011 election.

Ms McNamara, whose husband Mr John McNamara was a Wyong Liberal councillor between 2008 and 2012, has denied allegations she significantly overstated the amount of funds she had raised for Mr Webber’s campaign.

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The Gospel Garden Sanctuary in Umina

Gospel Garden sets $400,000 target been worth it too.

“The Gospel Garden Sanctuary has become a unique open-door social centre in the heart of Umina Beach, where people can come and feel free to enjoy events and social activities.”

He said people interested

in helping could contact the committee by email at uacvumina@hotmail.com.au.

Media release, 27 Sep 2013 Danny DeMoreta, Gospel Garden Sanctuary

Submissions made about wharves study The study, which aimed to prioritise upgrades and identify sites for added infrastructure, has now been adopted by council.

One submission nominated improvements to the Blackwall Point boat ramp facility.

These improvements included the need for toilets, a longer slipway for low tide launching, double ramp width and the extension of the manoeuvring area to allow for more vehicle waiting capacity.

In his report, Council’s director of city services Mr Stephen Glen stated that the site was unsuitable

for upgrading to a regional facility due to difficult road access and site limitations.

“The Blackwall Point facility is considered difficult for vehicular access and would require significant improvement before this site would be considered suitable for improvement to a regional facility,” stated the report.

Another submission stated that the study should be extended to include commuter user ferry needs and a hierarchy of wharves requiring higher standards.

The submission also recommended the relocation of the existing Ferry Rd wharf to the alternative Bangalow St site when the Ferry Rd wharf had reached its useful life and required replacement.

Mr Glen responded and said the submission had been noted

regarding the relocation of the wharf, however, the Better Boating Program grant conditions for the study applied only to the assessment of public recreational maritime facilities and could not be extended to commercial activities.

One submission identified the need to upgrade Empire Bay’s Kendall Rd wharf as well as the need to improve the Empire Bay Reserve area.

Mr Glen reported that this had been identified as a priority to be upgraded.

However, grant funding from the Better Boating Program was restricted to providing maritime infrastructure and other funding sources would be required to improve the public reserve area.

The report stated that Council was responsible for 23 boat ramps

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and 43 public wharves within Brisbane Water.

The study, which was publicly exhibited between February 20 and March 20 this year, found most maritime facilities within Brisbane Water were in an average condition.

The replacement value of existing maritime assets in the study area was estimated at $6.9 million.

A total of 22 wharves and boat ramps were identified as priority for replacement in the near future, at a total cost of $2.7 million.

These included Woy Woy Town Centre wharf, Ferry Rd wharf, Kendall Rd wharf and boat ramp, Killcare wharf, Woy Woy cargo wharf, Hardys Bay wharf, Wagstaffe wharf, Lions Park wharf No.2, Woy Woy Bay wharf, Phegans Bay wharf, Oroo St wharf, Pier St wharf and Rawson Rd wharf.

Mr Glen said the need for replacement of public wharves and boat ramps should be given to high priority facilities only, due to the limited funding allocations.

“Any decision to replace low priority works or create new infrastructure should be considered against the priority of other capital works items which will result in already identified projects being deferred,” stated Mr Glen’s report.

The council was successful in receiving grant funding under the 2010-11 Better Boating Program to undertake a detailed investigation of the existing maritime infrastructure, boat usage patterns and fishing amenities within Brisbane Water.

A total of eight submissions were made in response to the study.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.28, 17 Sep 2013

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“This is the first time in the State’s history there has been such extensive mapping and protection for our residential areas and farms,” NSW Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mr Brad Hazzard said.

“The progress in striking the balance between strategically significant agricultural land and residential properties is the result of extensive community and business consultation and was necessitated by the complete failure of the former State Labor government to address any of these issues despite CSG being extracted for more than 20 years in NSW. “The changes deliver key elements of the Government’s Strategic Regional Land Use Policy while at the same ensuring a viable and strong mining industry can occur in NSW,” he said.

NSW Minister for Primary Industries Ms Katrina Hodgkinson said the land had been mapped as BSAL because it had been identified as highly fertile and productive land.

“Once the mapping is finalised, companies wanting to develop major mining or CSG projects within confirmed BSAL in the region will have to go through the independent scientific Gateway process,” she said.

Mr Hazzard said CSG exclusion zones have also come into force across more than 215,000 hectares in the Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions, including all

zoned residential land and rural villages and a 2km buffer area around these locations.

These exclusion zones reflect community concerns about the conflict over resource development in residential areas.

“The NSW Government is now seeking feedback on the precise location of the scheduled stage-two expansion of CSG exclusion zones into future residential growth areas in regional NSW,” Mr Hazzard said.

The benefits for the Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions are part of a broader NSW Government announcement to provide greater safeguards for more than five million hectares of residential and farming land across the State.

This includes the appointment of the inaugural members of the Gateway Panel, which will conduct a scientific assessment to ensure the potential impacts of mining and CSG proposals on BSAL are identified prior to a development application being lodged.

The panel, led by chairman Terry Short, are highly regarded experts in their fields and have decades of technical and industry experience.

“The panel members we have appointed today deliver expertise across a number of disciplines, meaning each project will be subject to rigorous, balanced and scientific scrutiny.”

Mr Short said the establishment of the gateway system was a tremendous

step forward for rural NSW. “It is a voice that rural NSW hasn’t had to date in the planning process,” he said.

“Personally, I am honoured to have been asked to make such an important contribution to rural land-use planning as Chairman of the panel.”

Mr Hazzard said the mapping being exhibited was to have been the primary component of the proposed Lower Hunter and Central Coast Strategic Regional Land Use Plan (SRLUP).

Now this mapping has been released, it is instead proposed to prepare a Regional Growth Plan for the Lower Hunter and Central Coast under the State’s new planning system – rather than a SRLUP. These Regional Growth Plans will comprehensively cover all strategic planning issues for the region – including housing, infrastructure, economic development, agricultural land and resources and environment – rather than having a focus mainly on agriculture and resource industry issues.

Further information on the location of the 654 hectares of the CSG exclusion zone was sought from the office of Minister for the Central Coast and NSW Energy and Resources Minister Mr Chris Hartcher, however, a response was not received at the time Coast Community News went to press.

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osford Council has initiated a gateway process for a Planning Proposal for a resource recovery facility at 2180 Kerns Rd, Kincumber.

The land is currently being used as a resource recovery facility which is a prohibited use within the 7 (a) Conservation and Scenic Protection zone.

A license by the Office of Environment and Heritage, however, has been issued for the use of such activity.

Council had begun but not completed actions to require the use to cease unauthorised activities until the Planning Proposal was determined.

The existing unauthorised

use of the land for a resource recovery facility has been taking place sporadically for a number of years.

The land forms part of the existing Rexdor Kincumber Quarry landholding, which has been subject to quarrying for more than 60 years and is currently operating under “existing use rights” provisions under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. The site is accessed through a residential area and, as such, support for

the legalising of this activity could raise issues with local residents regarding the local area roads through concerns with regard to traffic and noise.

If the planning proposal is accepted, a development application would be made to allow for the crushing and recycling of inert demolition and construction materials generated by building construction activities.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.48, 17 Sep 2013

Residents show concern about planning proposals

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he Residents of Kincumber Association have lodged concerns with Gosford Council about two planning proposals in the area that have been approved to go to the Department of Planning.

The planning proposals would see the rezoning of the sites to allow for the installation of Resource Recovery Facilities.

One application is for the Kincumber Sewerage Treatment Plant which was chosen as an alternative site to the Springfield Quarry following opposition from Springfield residents.

The second application is from the Kincumber Quarry for the same type of facility.

“The Kincumber Quarry has been operating unlawfully for a number of years to the detriment of the residents living in

the area surrounding the quarry,” said Residents of Kincumber Association president Ms Ruth Ross.

“The residents of Springfield campaigned that the Resource Recovery Facility that Council was planning was unsuitable in a residential, environmentally sensitive area.

“The location of the Kincumber Quarry possesses the same conditions.

“The residents in the residential area surrounding Kincumber Quarry are extremely concerned as formalisation of this facility

will increase the activity on the site and has the potential to reduce air quality, noise and dust.

“Traffic issues are also of concern with the report to Council quoting 100 heavy truck movements per day through a family orientated residential area.

“The intersection with Avoca Dr is also problematic as well as the upkeep to the road not meant for heavy traffic,” said Ms Ross.

Email, 26 Sep 2013 Ruth Ross, Residents of Kincumber Association

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yong Council has rejected an application for a new Woolworths store along Scenic Dr, Colongra, due to concerns that it would negatively impact surrounding town centres.

The proposal involved rezoning of the site which would subsequently permit the lodgement of a development application for the construction of a Woolworths supermarket with a gross leasable floor area of 3,200 square metres, a bottle shop of 120 square metres, a service station and associated ongrade parking on the site.

Wo o l w o r t h s development manager Mr Michael Rumble spoke at the Ordinary Council Meeting of Wednesday, September 25, claiming that development on the subject site would not impact on Toukley, Budgewoi and surrounding smaller town centres.

“The proposed supermarket offers increased benefit for the

wider area,” Mr Rumble said.

“We wouldn’t invest if the demand wasn’t there.”

Despite Mr Rumble’s claims, council remained concerned that the proposal would still have a negative impact by removing the necessity to go to surrounding town centres such as Budgewoi.

“We were conscious that a new store at this location would take business away from nearby Budgewoi Shopping Centre,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

Cr Greg Best also showed concern for the proposal, describing the construction of a Woolworths in Colongra to be “potentially devastating”.

“We’ve seen it before with what Erina has done

Media Release, 25 Sep 2013 Wyong Shire Council Wyong Council Agenda 2.2, 25 Sep 2013 Rebecca Wallisch, 25 Sep 2013

Both MP’s offices were raided by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigators on Friday, September 20.

Computers and documents were seized during the raid.

It has been alleged that Mr Ray Carter, the electorate officer for NSW Energy Minister Mr Chris Hartcher, informed the

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businessman in question that he got his name from Cr Eaton when he approached him for a donation to the candidates.

Mr Carter was last year suspended on full pay as Mr Hartcher’s electorate officer due to allegations he and a policy adviser to Mr Hartcher, Mr Tim Koelma, had breached election funding laws prior to the 2011 election.

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inners of the 2013 Gosford City Garden Competition were announced on Thursday, September 19, at an awards ceremony held in the Erina Room, the Erina Centre.

Map showing the proposed Woolworths at Colongra site rejected by Council

Cr Eaton sits as an independent on Wyong Council but was the Liberal candidate for the federal seat of Dobell

in 1996.

When approached by the Wyong Regional Chronicle, Cr Eaton said he could not comment on the matter.

“I have nothing to hide but under ICAC guidelines, I am unable to comment,” Cr Eaton said on Wednesday, October 9.

Recently elected Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has also been drawn into the alleged scandal due to her role as Mr Webber’s campaign

manager during the 2011 election.

Ms McNamara, whose husband Mr John McNamara was a Wyong Liberal councillor between 2008 and 2012, has denied allegations she significantly overstated the amount of funds she had raised for Mr Webber’s campaign.

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Barbara and Laurie Smith’s garden at Mount White edged out stiff competition to win the Champion Garden over 1,000 square metres while Point Clare’s Val and Terence Taylor took out the Champion Garden under 1,000 square metres.

Best Waterwise Garden went to Brendan Gulson, The Coast Christian School received the Best Eco Friendly School Garden and Best Commercial Garden was won by Somersby Gardens Estate.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said that the 2013 Gosford City Garden Competition uncovered some truly spectacular outdoor spaces in our city.

“I am continually amazed by the dedication and talent of our local gardeners and this year’s competition was no exception.

“It was wonderful to see a large number of new competitors right across Gosford City entering a diverse range of gardens, from large manicured acreages to small and colourful courtyard displays.

“The 2013 competition was fierce and the calibre of entries was stronger than

Barbara and Laurie Smith (inset) with their award winning garden

ever, prompting judges to include an additional three encouragement awards in recognition of this high standard.

Mayor Cr McKinna added that the popularity of Gosford City Garden Competition had not wavered in over three decades.

“The garden competition has been ingrained in Gosford City’s history for over 30 years and is showing no signs of

slowing down with entry numbers continuing to grow each year.

“As always, the support from our local community has contributed to another successful competition and I hope to see this support continue well into the future.

“Congratulations to all of this year’s entrants, finalists and deserving winners.

“Your hard work and dedication is to be

commended and serves to create a more beautiful and interesting landscape for the whole city to enjoy,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

Winners of the 2013 Gosford City Garden Competition were: Champion Residential Garden over 1,000 square metres – Barbara and Laurie Smith of Mount White Champion Residential Garden under 1,000 square metres – Val and Terence Taylor of Point Clare

Best Eco Friendly Garden (Residential) – Brett Hardacre of Narara Best Eco Friendly Garden (Commercial-Industrial) – Brentwood Retirement Village in Kincumber Best Eco Friendly Garden (Preschools-Primary Schools-Tertiary) – The Coast Christian School in Bensville Best Residential Front Garden – Val and Terence Taylor of Point Clare Best Residential Rear

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Garden – Alva Bell of Umina Best Commercial Garden – Somersby Gardens Estate Best School Garden (Primary SchoolsPreschools) – Lisarow Public School Best School Garden ( S e c o n d a r y - Te r t i a r y schools) – Central Coast Grammar School in Erina Heights Best New-Renovated Residential Garden – Peter and Dell Campbell and Ryan Howard in Peats Ridge Theme or Specialty Garden (Residential) – Paul Wise of Forresters Beach Theme or Specialty Garden (Commercial) – Living Choice Broadwater Court in Kincumber Theme or Specialty Garden (Children’s) – Kariong Public School Best Feature in a Domestic Garden – Val and Terence Taylor Best Patio or Balcony Display – Wendy Travers of Kincumber Best Nursing HomeRetirement VillageOver 50’s Village Garden (Maintained by Professionals) – Wood Glen Retirement Village in Erina Best Nursing HomeRetirement Village-Over 50’s Village Garden (Maintained by Residents)Veronica Aged Care in Kincumber Best Waterwise Garden – Brendan Gulson of Ettalong

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he alleged political donations scandal surrounding Central Coast Liberal MPs has now spread to local government, with allegations that Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton is linked to the controversy.

The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Cr Eaton allegedly nominated a businessman who could be approached for a donation to Liberal candidates prior to the 2011 state election.

These candidates included the current Liberal MPs for Wyong and The Entrance, Mr Darren Webber and Mr Chris Spence.

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Barbara and Laurie Smith have champion garden

to Gosford and what Tuggerah has done to Wyong,” Cr Best said.

Despite not approving Woolworths’ Proposal, council still plans to work with the applicants in finding an alternative location.

“We are currently in the process of placing a Masterplan for Budgewoi on public exhibition with the aim of revitalising the town, and we can’t afford to have business taken away from it,” Cr Eaton said.

“However, we have vowed to work with the applicants to ensure we find a suitable location for this development.”

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f the over 94,000 hectares in the Gosford LGA, nearly 654 hectares have been identified as Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land (BSAL) as part of NSW Government initiatives released on Thursday, October 3, to better regulate mining and coal seam gas (CSG) projects.

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“For two years now, dedicated volunteers have run the Gospel Garden Sanctuary in Umina Beach, without the aid of any government grants or assistance.

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Tom Slingsby and Darren Bundock both grew up on the Central Coast, where

their passion for sailing began.

Their sailing careers recently hit another highlight when their crew, Oracle Team USA, managed to create what has been labelled one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sport, when they defeated their challenger Emirates Team New Zealand by 44 seconds in the final of 17

America’s Cup races.

Tom Slingsby joined Oracle Team USA in October 2011 as a tactician and currently serves as strategist onboard with the race crew.

His sailing career has skyrocketed in the past 12 years with six world championships under his belt, as well as winning the 2012 Australian Institute of

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Slingsby also won gold in the Laser class at the 2012 Olympic Games.

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His sailing career has seen him win two Olympic medals in the Tornado catamaran class, 14

world championships, five European championships and four Australian Male Sailor of the Year awards.

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Extreme fire conditions he NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is urging the public to prepare gusts at more than 70 and be vigilant on Thursday, October 10, with extreme fire kilometres per hour, are weather forecast for the Greater Sydney region, of which the expected.

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NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons warned the hot, dry winds and high temperatures would provide ideal conditions for bush fires.

“The Bureau of

Meteorology forecast has indicated the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions will experience extreme fire danger on Thursday,” C o m m i s s i o n e r

Fitzsimmons said. “ M a x i m u m temperatures are forecast to be up to 10 degrees warmer than average for October, reaching 40 degrees in some areas.

“Strong winds, with

mean there is potential for the rapid spread of fire.

“We urge the public to be vigilant and report any fire by calling triple zero immediately.

“The NSW RFS, along with its colleagues

at Fire and Rescue NSW, National Parks and Wildlife NSW are preparing for these conditions by dedicating resources such as fire fighters, tankers and aircraft to these areas.

“A bush fire survival plan is vital in these conditions.

“With the possibility of extreme fire danger

I cannot stress enough the importance of a completed plan.

“It’s also important that residents prepare their property and clear it of fuel such as leaves in gutters and wood piles near buildings.”

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Warnervale Rd to be raised to stop flooding

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yong Council will close Warnervale Rd from Monday, October 14, for a period of approximately four months in a bid to eliminate recurring flooding on the road.

The upgrade to Warnervale Rd has come about after the successful upgrade of Minnesota Rd, which had also been affected by flooding in the past.

“Council staff have

done a fabulous job of fixing up Minnesota Rd, ensuring it is now a safe, flood free and wider road with a shared pathway for pedestrians,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

“We are intending to complete similar work on nearby Warnervale Rd, after we made a decision to fast track works in this location.”

The road will be raised by nearly two metres

and around 30 metres of concrete drains will be installed along with additional drainage.

Three hundred and seventy three metres of new road pavement will be laid down as well as a new shared pathway.

A retaining wall and some streambank

protection works will also be constructed.

“As with Minnesota Rd, Warnervale Rd will be designed to make the road flood free in all but a one in 100 year flood,” Cr Eaton said.

Council has budgeted $3.27 million for the works which are expected

to be completed by the end of February 2014, depending on favourable weather conditions.

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Graffiti vandalism prevented through mural program

Retaining wall completed ahead of schedule and under budget

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A similar project which has been undertaken at Toukley

yong Council has taken an innovative approach to prevent graffiti vandalism which will also improve the look of community buildings and amenities.

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Council’s Community Mural Program, managed

by Uniting Care Burnside, brings locals together with artists to create artwork for buildings prone to graffiti attacks.

Council’s manager of community and cultural development Ms Julie Vaughan said the artwork deters graffiti vandalism while enhancing community pride within the local area.

“Our Community Mural Program takes

is printed on 100% recycled paper products, even the ink is made from vegetable matter.

So when you’re done reading this paper please recycle it or give it to someone else to read.

a different approach to prevent graffiti by increasing community involvement and ownership as local residents, businesses and community groups work with local artists to design and produce artwork that represents their local community,” Ms Vaughan said.

“Already the program has had a positive impact with reduced tagging on the amenities block within the Village Green

t its Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, September 25, Wyong Council received a report on the rehabilitation of the streambank along Wyong River on Alison Rd.

The report showed the construction of the retaining wall was completed significantly ahead of schedule and $800,000 under budget.

The site located immediately west of the bridge across Porters Creek has undergone significant erosion since early 2000.

The report outlined that the work done in the area had mitigated the ongoing erosion at the site and provided stability to Alison Rd, at the top of the streambank.

Prior to the work, the loss of sediment, due to the ongoing erosion, had a continued negative

at Toukley and at Wadalba Sporting Club.

“We are now calling for artists to assist with the creation of murals to be installed at the community hall and boat harbour amenities blocks at Summerland Point, Baker Park at Wyong and The Banksia at Bateau Bay.”

impact on Tuggerah Lakes.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said council staff should be congratulated for their work in coming in under budget and ahead of schedule.

“This work will have a significant impact when it comes to the quality of water entering the Tuggerah Lakes, while also stabilising Alison Rd above the streambank,” Cr Eaton said.

“The project has created an amazing change to the foreshore and I encourage everyone to get down there and take a look for themselves at the wonderful job staff

have completed.”

Council also plans on continuing to develop the area to join the nearby high school.

“We will also continue the footpath from the nearby Wyong High School to join the new path,” Cr Eaton said.

“Such is the beauty and amenity of this area that just makes great sense.”

Cr Adam Troy has also suggested that adding amenities such as eating and seating areas may drive more people to enjoy the newly developed area.

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CSG extraction exclusion zones declared f the total 74,014 hectares of land in the Wyong LGA, 4,850 hectares has been identified as Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land (BSAL) as part of NSW government initiatives released on Thursday, October 3, to better regulate mining and coal seam gas (CSG) projects.

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“This is the first time in the state’s history there has been such extensive mapping and protection for our residential areas and farms,” NSW Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mr Brad Hazzard said.

“The progress in striking the balance between strategically significant agricultural land and residential properties is the result of extensive community and business consultation and was necessitated by the complete failure of the former state Labor government to address any of these issues despite CSG being extracted for more than 20 years in NSW. “The changes deliver key elements of the government’s Strategic Regional Land Use Policy while at the same time ensuring a viable and strong mining industry can occur in NSW.” NSW Minister for Primary Industries Ms Katrina Hodgkinson said

the land had been mapped as BSAL because it had been identified as highly fertile and productive land.

“Once the mapping is finalised, companies wanting to develop major mining or CSG projects within confirmed BSAL in the region will have to go through the independent scientific Gateway process,” she said.

Mr Hazzard said CSG exclusion zones have also come into force across more than 215,000 hectares in the Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions, including all zoned residential land and rural villages and a 2km buffer area around these locations.

These exclusion zones reflect community concerns about the conflict over resource development in residential areas.

“The NSW Government is now seeking feedback on the precise location of

the scheduled stage two expansion of CSG exclusion zones into future residential growth areas in regional NSW,” Mr Hazzard said.

The benefits for the Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions are part of a broader NSW government announcement to provide greater safeguards for more than five million hectares of residential and farming land across the state.

This includes the appointment of the inaugural members of the Gateway Panel, which will conduct a scientific assessment to ensure the potential impacts of mining and CSG proposals on BSAL are identified prior to a development application being lodged.

The panel members we have appointed today deliver expertise across a number of disciplines, meaning each project will be subject to rigorous, balanced and scientific

Bushfire closes highway bushfire on Monday, September 30, resulted in the closure of parts of the Pacific Highway around the Doyalson-Mannering Park area.

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blaze around the area of Ruttleys Rd, Mannering Park.

Northbound motorists were advised to use Wyee Rd or the Central Coast Highway and Elizabeth

Dr as an alternative route or to avoid the area if possible.

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Mr Short said the establishment of the gateway system was a tremendous step forward for rural NSW. “It is a voice that rural NSW hasn’t had to date in the planning process” he said.

“Personally, I am honoured to have been asked to make such an important contribution to rural land use planning as chairman of the panel.”

Mr Hazzard said the mapping being exhibited was to have been the primary component of the proposed Lower

Hunter and Central Coast Strategic Regional Land Use Plan (SRLUP).

Now this mapping has been released, it is instead proposed to prepare a Regional Growth Plan for the Lower Hunter and Central Coast under the state’s new planning system – rather than a SRLUP. These Regional Growth Plans will comprehensively cover all strategic planning issues for the region – including housing, infrastructure, economic development, agricultural land and resources and

environment – rather than having a focus mainly on agriculture and resources and industry issues.

Further information on the location of the CSG exclusion zone was sought from the office of Minister for the Central Coast and NSW Energy Resources Mr Chris Hartcher, however, a response was not received at the time the Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press.

Media release, 3 Oct 2013 Julian Luke, Office of Katrina Hodgkinson MP

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McNamara officially declared Member for Dobell s Karen McNamara has officially been declared the federal member for the seat of Dobell.

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The Australian Electoral Commission declared the poll in the Dobell electorate on Thursday, September 26, and held an official event to finalise the results on Friday, September 27, at

its Wyong office.

The first preference results showed Ms McNamara finished with 35,617 votes and Labor candidate Ms Emma McBride had 30,248 votes.

After the two candidate preferred votes had been counted, there was only a margin of 1,166 votes between Ms McNamara and Ms McBride.

Ms McNamara said she was honoured to

Hall warns of scams ederal member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall is warning local residents to be wary of the latest telephone scams where unidentified callers offer large sums of money.

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“I have had a number of residents contact my office in recent days checking out some questionable calls they have received from unidentified strangers,” Ms Hall said.

“The callers claim to be from a government department or bank and suggest that they can repay the resident around $5,000 in previously over-paid bank fees or utility charges.

“They ask for a date of birth or address confirmation.

“But then they may also ask for bank details or a processing fee of around $200.

“These calls are

definitely scams and people should not pass any personal information or bank account details to unknown callers over the phone.

“The callers are usually very vague about which government department they are calling from and people should not trust them.

“They should also be aware that government agencies will not coldcall residents to offer them money.

“People need to be very cautious.

“Another scam we are being made aware of is when a caller claims to be from a bank and suggests that a person’s

credit card has been used fraudulently.

“The caller than asks for the credit card details for checking.

“A bank should not need to ask for these details and residents should never provide this information to people they don’t know over the phone.

“Instead I encourage people to report these calls to the Department of Fair Trading or ScamWatch and this will help to warn others about the scam.”

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represent the seat of Dobell in parliament.

“There is no greater honour than to be elected by your community to represent them in the Australian parliament,” Ms McNamara said.

“I wish to thank the thousands of Dobell residents who have placed their trust in me by electing me as their federal member.

“After years of being ignored by the previous government, I am determined to ensure that the residents of Dobell now receive the boost to infrastructure and services that we so desperately need.

“I look forward to working closely with my new parliamentary colleague Lucy Wicks in Robertson and the Central Coast state members Chris Hartcher, Chris Spence, Chris Holstein and Darren Webber in delivering the $21 million growth plan for the Central Coast that will provide great benefit to all Central Coast residents.

“After a long 18 month growth campaign, it is now straight down to work to ensure that the $21 million growth plan for the Central Coast can be implemented as soon as possible.”

Former member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson received 3,444 first preference votes.

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Construction delayed on Tumbi Cycleway Bridge he proposed Tumbi Cycleway Bridge, which involves the construction of a new shared pathway bridge over Tumbi Creek, has been delayed with Wyong Council still waiting on approval from Crown Lands to start the works.

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While council recently agreed to become the trust manager of land at the site of the proposed new bridge, the finance of this process will take some time.

Council has written to the Department of Crown Lands requesting action to be commenced to establish the reserve trust and appoint council as the reserve trust manager.

“We are keen to get on with construction as soon as possible, but we are being held up with

the delay in transferring control of the Crown Land,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

“We are waiting on approval from the Crown and a letter of authority in lieu of the licence being issued, permit from fisheries to construct the bridge, licences for the footings and groundwater monitoring bores, as well as the finalisation of environmental documentation.

“Council is doing all it can, from our end, to

ensure construction can start by writing to the relevant authorities but we have yet to receive a response, particularly in terms of the licence required, despite following up our initial correspondence.

“At this stage, it is difficult to see when construction will start, but we are still anticipating by the end of the year.”

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Deborah O’Neill concedes defeat iberal candidate for the Federal seat of Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks said she is “humbled by the people of Robertson” for choosing her as their representative with 52.52% of Two Candidate Preferred Votes recorded in her favour as of Monday, September 9.

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Former member Ms Deborah O’Neill, who had a total of 47.49% of Two Candidate Preferred votes and 35.61% of first preference votes at the time Coast Community News went to press, conceded defeat and said it had “been a great honour to serve them [the people of Robertson] for the last three years”.

Ms Wicks, who received 43% of first preference votes, said the people of Robertson would no longer be taken for granted.

“That stops now and I promise to be the strong voice in parliament that the people of the Central Coast need.

“I’m proud that the first thing the Coalition government will do is scrap the carbon tax because it was the biggest issue residents raised with me.

“I’m also looking forward to working with my Liberal counterparts on delivering the Coalition’s $21 million growth plan for the Central Coast.

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“I’d also like to thank everyone for their support.

“I couldn’t have done it without the strong Liberal community and volunteers and my family,” said Ms Wicks.

Ms Wicks was the preferred candidate at 31 of 49 polling places in Robertson in the Two Candidate Preferred votes with Ms O’Neill the preferred candidate in the remaining 18 polling places in the electorate.

Ms O’Neill said she has been overwhelmed with good wishes from locals.

“I am proud of the work we have been able to accomplish in three years,” said Ms O’Neill.

“Working to make a difference for the people on the Coast whose voices were so often silenced under the previous Coalition Government.

“We have delivered $55 million in health infrastructure for the

Coast, $7 million for the GP Superclinic, $28.6 million for the Regional Cancer Centre, and $19.55 million to bring the Woy Woy Rehab back to life.

“In the last term of the previous Liberal Government, Gosford Council received only $1 million.

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“Our local schools also received a much needed boost of $80 million for new classrooms, libraries and vital refurbishments.

“The Labor Government of the 43rd Parliament delivered for the Central Coast.

“We as a community need to make sure that the Abbott Government deliver on the few commitments he made and deliver the promises already in the Budget.

“The F3-M2 Missing Link and the Kariong exit lane widening is already in the Budget and must be built.

“Kibbleplex is in the Budget, and must be built.

“And vague promises of a Regional Performing Arts Centre need to be clarified and fought for.

“However, John Singleton’s influence is clear, by funding former Independent Lawrie McKinna, who delivered his preferences, secured the seat for the Liberal Party.

“Labor stands for a fair go for all, not just for some.

“I look forward to continuing to work for the people of the Central Coast, now and into the future.

“I once again thank everyone for their support over the last three years,” said Ms O’Neill.

As of Monday, a total of 79,564 of 100,761 votes had been counted with results from four polling places yet to be returned.

94.10% of the votes were formal with 5.90% listed as informal.

Robertson was expected to have been lost by the Labor party in the previous election but did not follow the national trend and was retained by Labor with a slim margin of 1.2%.

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Issue 67

Council takes over youth club under controversial circumstances

Central Coast Youth Club (CCYC) at Niagara Park

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osford Council has assumed management of the Central Coast Youth Club (CCYC) at Niagara Park, prior to the development of a new multi-million dollar Community Facilities Hub in the area.

Sixty years ago, the Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) formed and sponsored the CCYC, an arrangement which continued until some 20 years ago when the sponsorship of the CCLC ceased.

A grant/loan allowed a new facility to be built at Terrigal and CCYC split with 2,000 members joining the new Gosford Basketball Club located at Terrigal.

For the following few years, a dedicated small group aided by councillors of the day pushed forward to see council build a new $3 million stadium at Niagara Park.

CCYC became the operator of this facility and from 2005 paid a small percentage of commercial rent to enable the services to flourish.

Former board member Mr Chris Holstein said he

only hoped that “council has given all due consideration in making their decisions”.

“I am not privy to the reasons or rationale on why they have made that decision and can only hope that that decision was made on the best interests of not only the centre but the community as a whole,” he said.

According to the report to council by economic and community development

director Ms Colleen WorthyJennings, the costs of running the facility and dwindling income had seen the Board of CCYC unable to meet their financial obligations in recent times.

“Council is not convinced that the Board, whose directors are as hardworking and well-meaning as they are, have the capacity and resources to alter the current situation and council must protect this facility and services that need to be provided by this facility for the communities of Narara, Niagara Park, Lisarow and Wyoming,”

said the report to Council by Ms Worthy-Jennings.

“After careful consideration of the facts and the latest CCYC Business Plan, council is not confident that protection is afforded by the current lessees”, she said.

When contacted by Coast Community News, an official of the CCYC said the club did not accept the cancellation and was seeking further advice and cited lack of assistance from Council and its officers over many years as the reason for the club being in its present situation.

Sources within the club also stated that a loss of income brought on by two major tenants vacating the club’s premises was seen

by Council as a reason to take over the running of the club before the Board had had the opportunity to replace those tenants.

The matter was discussed at a strategy and policy meeting at Council with members of the public and the media excluded.

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CSG extraction exclusion Planning for recycling plant starts zones declared

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f the over 94,000 hectares in the Gosford LGA, nearly 654 hectares have been identified as Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land (BSAL) as part of NSW Government initiatives released on Thursday, October 3, to better regulate mining and coal seam gas (CSG) projects.

“This is the first time in the State’s history there has been such extensive mapping and protection for our residential areas and farms,” NSW Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mr Brad Hazzard said.

“The progress in striking the balance between strategically significant agricultural land and residential properties is the result of extensive community and business consultation and was necessitated by the complete failure of the former State Labor government to address any of these issues despite CSG being extracted for more than 20 years in NSW. “The changes deliver key elements of the Government’s Strategic Regional Land Use Policy while at the same ensuring a viable and strong mining industry can occur in NSW,” he said.

NSW Minister for Primary Industries Ms Katrina Hodgkinson said the land had been mapped as BSAL because it had been identified as highly fertile and productive land.

“Once the mapping is finalised, companies wanting to develop major mining or CSG projects within confirmed BSAL in the region will have to go through the independent scientific Gateway process,” she said.

Mr Hazzard said CSG exclusion zones have also come into force across more than 215,000 hectares in the Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions, including all

zoned residential land and rural villages and a 2km buffer area around these locations.

These exclusion zones reflect community concerns about the conflict over resource development in residential areas.

“The NSW Government is now seeking feedback on the precise location of the scheduled stage-two expansion of CSG exclusion zones into future residential growth areas in regional NSW,” Mr Hazzard said.

The benefits for the Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions are part of a broader NSW Government announcement to provide greater safeguards for more than five million hectares of residential and farming land across the State.

This includes the appointment of the inaugural members of the Gateway Panel, which will conduct a scientific assessment to ensure the potential impacts of mining and CSG proposals on BSAL are identified prior to a development application being lodged.

The panel, led by chairman Terry Short, are highly regarded experts in their fields and have decades of technical and industry experience.

“The panel members we have appointed today deliver expertise across a number of disciplines, meaning each project will be subject to rigorous, balanced and scientific scrutiny.”

Mr Short said the establishment of the gateway system was a tremendous

step forward for rural NSW. “It is a voice that rural NSW hasn’t had to date in the planning process,” he said.

“Personally, I am honoured to have been asked to make such an important contribution to rural land-use planning as Chairman of the panel.”

Mr Hazzard said the mapping being exhibited was to have been the primary component of the proposed Lower Hunter and Central Coast Strategic Regional Land Use Plan (SRLUP).

Now this mapping has been released, it is instead proposed to prepare a Regional Growth Plan for the Lower Hunter and Central Coast under the State’s new planning system – rather than a SRLUP. These Regional Growth Plans will comprehensively cover all strategic planning issues for the region – including housing, infrastructure, economic development, agricultural land and resources and environment – rather than having a focus mainly on agriculture and resource industry issues.

Further information on the location of the 654 hectares of the CSG exclusion zone was sought from the office of Minister for the Central Coast and NSW Energy and Resources Minister Mr Chris Hartcher, however, a response was not received at the time Coast Community News went to press.

Media release, 3 Oct 2013 Julian Luke, Office of Katrina Hodkinson MP Kaitlin Watts

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osford Council has initiated a gateway process for a Planning Proposal for a resource recovery facility at 2180 Kerns Rd, Kincumber.

The land is currently being used as a resource recovery facility which is a prohibited use within the 7 (a) Conservation and Scenic Protection zone.

A license by the Office of Environment and Heritage, however, has been issued for the use of such activity.

Council had begun but not completed actions to require the use to cease unauthorised activities until the Planning Proposal was determined.

The existing unauthorised

use of the land for a resource recovery facility has been taking place sporadically for a number of years.

The land forms part of the existing Rexdor Kincumber Quarry landholding, which has been subject to quarrying for more than 60 years and is currently operating under “existing use rights” provisions under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. The site is accessed through a residential area and, as such, support for

the legalising of this activity could raise issues with local residents regarding the local area roads through concerns with regard to traffic and noise.

If the planning proposal is accepted, a development application would be made to allow for the crushing and recycling of inert demolition and construction materials generated by building construction activities.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.48, 17 Sep 2013

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he Residents of Kincumber Association have lodged concerns with Gosford Council about two planning proposals in the area that have been approved to go to the Department of Planning.

The planning proposals would see the rezoning of the sites to allow for the installation of Resource Recovery Facilities.

One application is for the Kincumber Sewerage Treatment Plant which was chosen as an alternative site to the Springfield Quarry following opposition from Springfield residents.

The second application is from the Kincumber Quarry for the same type of facility.

“The Kincumber Quarry has been operating unlawfully for a number of years to the detriment of the residents living in

the area surrounding the quarry,” said Residents of Kincumber Association president Ms Ruth Ross.

“The residents of Springfield campaigned that the Resource Recovery Facility that Council was planning was unsuitable in a residential, environmentally sensitive area.

“The location of the Kincumber Quarry possesses the same conditions.

“The residents in the residential area surrounding Kincumber Quarry are extremely concerned as formalisation of this facility

will increase the activity on the site and has the potential to reduce air quality, noise and dust.

“Traffic issues are also of concern with the report to Council quoting 100 heavy truck movements per day through a family orientated residential area.

“The intersection with Avoca Dr is also problematic as well as the upkeep to the road not meant for heavy traffic,” said Ms Ross.

Email, 26 Sep 2013 Ruth Ross, Residents of Kincumber Association

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 10, 2013 - P7

New bush fire truck for Gwandalan

Draft plan of management for foreshore reserves endorsed

he Gwandalan-Summerland Point Rural Fire in Wyong has celebrated the official handover of a new state of the art bush fire truck that will help it fight fires more efficiently.

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NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) assistant commissioner Mr Bruce McDonald congratulated the volunteers on the newest addition to their brigade, noting that the fire truck was a major step forward for fire fighting in the area.

“The NSW RFS is committed to providing volunteer fire fighters with the equipment they need to carry out the important work they do in protecting their local communities from fire,” Mr McDonald said.

“This new vehicle replaces an older style model and will allow

fire fighters to continue providing a high level of emergency service to residents in the Wyong area.

“This valuable new truck is worth $285,100, but it is a priceless asset to our volunteer brigades and the communities they protect.

“This fire fighting truck will put this brigade in good stead to fight bush and grass fires, as well as provide the unique equipment required to put out car and house fires.”

Additionally, a new purpose built training room at the Gwandalan Brigade station has been opened.

The training room will also assist residents of the Wyong area when community education meetings are conducted.

“It is a wonderful day for members of the Gwandalan Brigade to be receiving this impressive new fire fighting resource and training room,” Mr McDonald said.

“I’d like to extend the thanks of not only the Service, communities in the Wyong area for the exceptional level of fire protection you provide.”

Media release, 28 Sep 2013 NSW Rural Fire Service

t its Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, September 25, Wyong Council endorsed a draft plan of management for the foreshore reserves from Bateau Bay to Long Jetty to be placed on public exhibition.

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This will be subject to approval being given by the Department of Primary Industries – Crown Lands.

These ocean and foreshore reserves play a key role in providing active and passive recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the Shire.

The adopted The Entrance Town Centre master plan and draft master plan for Long Jetty identify these areas as locations suitable for increased activities.

Some of the uses flagged include entertainment activities, festivals and community activities.

Increases in activities in the area are believed to bring wider benefits to both visitors and residents of the area and create social and economic development opportunities for the Shire.

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Budgewoi town centre master plan

Artist impressions of the revitalising of Budgewoi

yong Council has taken the first step towards revitalising the Budgewoi town centre, with a detailed draft master plan now on public exhibition outlining some of the proposed changes to the iconic coastal town.

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Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said Budgewoi is a place that has been enjoyed by generations of tourists, with families returning year after year.

“However, like most small towns, it has suffered economically with the advent of big shopping centres taking away business,” Cr Eaton said.

“Recently, councillors rejected a proposal to

build a new Woolworths supermarket up the road at Colongra, because we were mindful of the impact it would have on the existing Budgewoi shops.

“As a council, we understand how important it is to invest money into Budgewoi, revitalise the town centre and bring in new tourists to the area or tourists that have perhaps stopped coming here for

whatever reason.

“It is a wonderful location, with the lake for fishing, nearby patrolled beach, nearby national parks and our Holiday Park provides a great accommodation option as well.

“The master plan aims to promote Budgewoi as a casual, relaxed lake and coastal village with

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new shared pathways and the East Village Community Plaza.

A village link is also featured on the master plan and will see the west centre linked with the east centre, incorporating a shared path from Halekulani Oval all the way to Podgeway Park.

“Council staff have worked with the community and together have come up with a number of positive suggestions that will

improve the town centre area for residents and tourists,” Cr Eaton said.

“We are committed to ensuring Budgewoi becomes a destination that can be enjoyed by a new generation of holiday makers, and a place that residents are proud to call their home.”

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Almost $50 million in planning proposals approved t its Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, September 25, Wyong Council approved almost $50 million in planning proposals in the Shire which it is hoped will drive a huge boost to local employment and the local economy.

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Council approved most of the spending towards the “Key Site” Planning Proposal which paves the way for a $45 million development for the vacant block at The Entrance on the corner of Marine Pde andThe Entrance Rd, next to KFC. The Planning Proposal adopted amends the current Wyong Local Environment Plan by introducing planning control which supported Council’s Iconic Development Sites program.

It also facilitates a mixed use development on the subject land.

Council has identified 28 iconic development sites in the Shire, withthe potential to create jobs through innovative and iconic developments, in strategically significant locations.

“This decision tonight is an historical one for Wyong Shire,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

“What we have essentially done is officially endorse a development on what is arguably the most iconic site in the Shire... and the first of what we anticipate will become three major developments in The Entrance with a combined value of more than $500 million”.

“This is now as close as ever to a development on this wonderful site, which has sat vacant for more than 30 years, to becoming a reality.”

In June last year, council initiated a Planning Proposal to switch off certain planning controls and create new building heights, which was endorsed by the state government’s Gateway Panel in August, 2012.

The Planning Proposal was placed on public exhibition between

August 2 and August 30, where six submissions were received.

Council’s decision will need to be forwarded on to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure to be officially endorsed, but paves the way for the proponents Pelican Horizon’s Pty Ltd to now submit a Development Application (DA).

“Because of the value of the development, council could endorse the DA but official approval would need to be sought from the Joint Regional Planning Panel,” Cr Eaton said.

“The developers have indicated to us that construction could start within 12 months, and apartments off the plan sold before then.”

Part of the developments includes a Voluntary Planning Agreement which will see the developers providing a cash contribution to council to the value of $1.56 million.

This money will be directed towards public domain upgrades within The Entrance Town Centre, including work in the Memorial Park.

Cr Eaton said development will be a 20 storey (70m) building comprising 93 apartments

and retail floor space including restaurants.

“All up, it is envisaged that around 250 construction jobs and 120 jobs upon completion will be created through this development, which will be a wonderful boost to the local economy,” Cr Eaton said.

In addition to the Key Site endorsement, council also unanimously approved a $3 million rezoning proposal for 1.91 hectares of land at Anderson Rd, Glenning Valley.

Cr Adam Troy spoke in favour of the motion, outlining that it would be a good opportunity for growth in B Ward and for people wanting to move to the area.

“It would be a nice place to live,” Cr Troy said.

“I would like to live there myself.”

The proposal will now be forwarded on to the state government to seek approval to publically exhibit the rezoning proposal, and could eventually result in 19 residential lots on the site, ranging in size from 560 square metres to 2000 square metres.

Media Release, 25 Sep 2013 Wyong Council Agenda 5.4, 25 Sep 2013 Lindsey Chu and Rebecca

Business

Cinema complex proposed for Lake Haven proposed cinema complex at Lake Haven has moved a step closer with the recent signing of a Heads of Agreement between Wyong Council and Metro Cinemas.

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The proposed development includes an eight theatre complex to be constructed on council land at Lake Haven, and leased to Metro Cinema.

The complex is expected to provide up to 25 jobs.

The Heads of Agreement will facilitate

the completion of detailed studies and design options, and lodgement of a developed consent.

“This is great news for our residents in the Shire’s north, who have to travel to Tuggerah to attend the movies,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

“The proposed cinemas will provide a much needed entertainment facility for residents, while also creating jobs.

“In particular, jobs for our youth which are much needed.”

Wyong Council Agenda 8.1, 25 Sep 2013

Joel launches car maintenance app annering Park’s Joel Twyman has just launched his new app called My Car Help, which is a concise, step-by-step guide to assist in basic car maintenance.

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The 19year-old business and IT student came up with the idea when his younger brother’s car broke down for the first time after getting his licence.

“Car maintenance and emergency don’t really get enough attention when learning to drive,” Mr Twyman said.

“I developed the app to provide quick solutions to problems most motorists will face.”

Mr Twyman is self-taught in app development and already has several apps in the App Store.

However, he said this is the first serious app he has made.

“My other apps are soundboards and games so this is a completely new design and approach,” Mr Twyman said.

“I am constantly reviewing the content

and adding more guides, which will be available for purchasers through free updates.”

My Car Help covers things such as changing a tyre, checking oil, jump starting, changing wiper blades and even explains how to wash a car properly.

For mechanical problems that are not covered in the app, there

is the option to send your questions to a mechanic at no additional cost.

My Car Help is available on the App Store for 99c and is so far receiving five star ratings.

One purchaser reviewed the app and said it was “a must have app for every driver”.

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olice are appealing for public assistance following the robbery of a Tuggerah service station on Monday, October 7

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CCTV image of two people police believe may be able to assist with inquiries

olice have renewed their appeal for information following an armed robbery at Wyong last month.

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About 12:40am on Saturday, September 14, two males entered a service station on the Pacific Highway and approached the counter.

One of the males jumped over the counter and threatened the cashier, a 20-year-old man, with a knife.

He took an amount of cash before both males left the business, running west

towards Watanobbi.

Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation into the incident.

Investigators have released a CCTV image of two people who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

The two people depicted are both described as being male, of Aboriginal-Torres Strait Islander appearance, with a slim to medium build, and aged between 18 and 20.

Detectives are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of either male to come forward.

About 5:35pm, a man entered the service station on Gavenlock Rd and threatened the console operator with a syringe, demanding cash.

He ran away with cash and was last seen getting into a white coloured hatch back with red P plates.

The vehicle drove off toward the intersection of Gavenlock Rd and Wyong Rd. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local

Area Command were called and launched an investigation.

A crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic officers and detectives.

Police would now like to speak with a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his

mid-20s and of a slim to medium build.

He was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper with a white motif on the front and text printed on the left sleeve, and dark sunglasses.

Anyone who may know the whereabouts of the man or has information that could assist detectives is urged to come forward.

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16-year-old boy was taken to Wyong Police Station after he was discovered with marker pens and a notebook with “tags” for graffiti on Thursday, September 26

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Police officers were patrolling a northbound train at Lisarow about 11:30am and discovered the boy did not have a valid train ticket.

The 16-year-old was

charged with possessing graffiti implements, not having a valid travel ticket and an

outstanding warrant.

He appeared in a Children’s Court on the same day.

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Both parties promise to redevelop oval The redevelopment of Woy Woy oval will proceed with Federal funding of $3.5 million promised by both Labor and Liberal candidates.

Minister for Sport Senator Don Farrell and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill have announced $3.5 million million in federal funding for the redevelopment of Woy Woy Oval.

“Federal Labor has a strong commitment to community sport and the Woy Woy Oval is an important piece of community infrastructure,” said Minister Farrell.

“This funding is recognition of the great community support that the Member for Robertson Deb O’Neill has garnered in her work with members of Woy Woy’s local rugby clubs.”

Ms O’Neill has been working for over a year with representatives of Country Rugby League and local rugby union clubs who share the use of the oval towards receiving a funding commitment.

“I’ve had more than 2000 Coasties sign my petition to show the Federal Government just how important this piece of infrastructure is for the Peninsula.

Meanwhile, Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy Wicks

announced a $3.5 million funding commitment to the redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand.

“I am very pleased to be able to announce that a Coalition government would provide this vital funding for Woy Woy Oval, which is in desperate need of redevelopment and renewal,” said Ms Wicks.

“I have listened to the Woy Woy community and fought hard for this funding.

“The progressive redevelopment will see the oval capable of accommodating up to 10,000 spectators.

“This will be fantastic for the local community and surrounding areas.”

The funding for Woy Woy Oval

is part of the Coalition’s Growth Plan for the Central Coast, which Ms Wicks said would strengthen the local economy with more jobs, more investment and better services.

“Redeveloping and renewing the Woy Woy Oval will provide much needed investment in community and sporting infrastructure on the Central Coast.

“The redeveloped oval will be a civic centerpiece of Woy Woy and contribute to job creation in the area,” said Ms Wicks.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales has welcomed the news.

“The redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand was one of the Peninsula Chamber’s

Peninsula stands to lose $41 million in broadband, says campaigner The Peninsula stands to lose more than $41 million in broadband infrastructure investment if the Federal Coalition wins the election, according to broadband campaigner Mr David Abrahams of Organise Internet.

Mr Abrahams said the figure was the difference between the value of work currently contracted to take place on the Peninsula, and what would be delivered by the Coalition broadband policy of only providing Fibre-To-TheNode.

“Stopping the NBN at this stage will be a massive blow to the Peninsula and leave the area with internet speeds a mere 2.5 per cent of those that will be available in the Gosford CBD from December,” said Mr Abrahams.

“Local firms would also lose more than $100 million in contract payments under the Coalition’s watered-down NBN

policy.”

Mr Abrahams said he had sent his calculations to candidates for the federal election and to all Gosford and Wyong councillors.

“After more than a decade of lobbying and business planning and having infrastructure plans signed and published the Central Coast now risks a massive deinvestment.

“Furthermore, the region is set to be dotted with hundreds of large street cabinets if the Coalition’s plans go ahead.”

These cabinets were the socalled nodes in the alternative NBN plans.

“They are much larger than the current NBN fibre cabinets as they will require power supplies for the old copper network.”

In the UK, the cabinet dimensions are 1.8 metres high by 2.2 metres wide and one metre deep.

Mr Abrahams said about 1000 of this street furniture would be installed on the Central Coast.

“Local community groups and

councillors need to be aware of the consequences of the alternative NBN plans,” said Mr Abrahams.

“I’m a local small businessman, not a politician or party member, though I do recognise good and poor policy.

“The Central Coast has suffered poor service and expensive telecommunications costs for decades.

“Indeed many areas in the Gosford LGA are still suffering.

“I’m particularly appealing to independent candidates and councillors to recognise the damage the alternative plans will do to our local economy.

“De-investment is a serious business in any project as it sends the wrong signal to the investment community.

“Gosford has had its fair share of this over the years, but if the rollout is scaled back the Peninsula will miss out again,” said Mr Abrahams.

Media release, 28 Aug 2013 David Abrahams, Killcare

three key election projects, so the news that a Liberal Government would provide $3.5 million towards this project is welcome news,” said Mr Wales.

“This election commitment is in addition to the $1.75 million already committed by Gosford City Council as part of a $6 million project.

“Our understanding is that these funds will ensure that stages one and three of the Woy Woy grandstand redevelopment can be completed which will include seating for 800 people, club facilities, change rooms, sports ground amenities and importantly, commercial areas for potential leasing.

“This project has the potential to re-activate the Oval Ave

precinct and create a link between the sports ground facilities and commercial centre”.

“The Chamber has been pushing hard to ensure key infrastructure such as the Woy Woy Oval become part of an integrated approach to the revitalisation of the old Woy Woy town centre.

“The funding commitment by the Liberal candidate Lucy Wicks will ensure that this revitalisation process will get a healthy start and the Chamber will continue to lobby the NSW State Government for matching funds to fully complete the project.

“We are still hopeful that further funding commitments will be made by the federal candidates including monies towards the upgrading of the Peninsula’s roads and key intersections and the construction of the new ferry wharf at Bangalow St on the Ettalong Beach foreshore,” said Mr Wales.

Media release, 29 Aug 2013 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill MP Media release, 28 Aug 2013 Mary Doherty, Office of Lucy Wicks Media release, 29 Aug 2013 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Local schools would receive $38.2M less, say teachers Schools in the Robertson electorate would receive $38.2 million less education funding under a Coalition government than under Labor, according to the Ettalong-Woy Woy Teachers Association Association secretary Mr Chris Wright said the shortfall would come because Tony Abbott has only committed to fund four years of the six-year NSW Gonski funding agreement.

“Mr Abbott is trying to deceive people into thinking he will implement the full Gonski funding model if he wins the federal election,” Mr Wright said.

“The problem with Mr Abbott’s political shift is that the NSW Gonski agreement runs for six years, with $3.2 billion of the total of $5 billion of additional funding not due to be paid until the last two years.”

“Four years of funding means

an Abbott Coalition government will spend two thirds less than the funding provided in the agreement signed by NSW Liberal Premier Barry O’Farrell.

“An Abbott government won’t just be ripping funding from public schools that need it the most.

“Catholic and independent schools will also lose.”

Mr Wright said that under a Labor government, schools in the Robertson electorate would receive $54.6 million in funding.

He said that should Mr Abbott be elected Prime Minister on September 7, Robertson schools would receive only $16.4 million in funding.

“Mr Abbott’s position is simply unacceptable,” Mr Wright said.

“Gonski is meant to provide extra funding for more support and individual attention for students.”

Email, 26 Aug 2013 Chris Wright, Ettalong-Woy Woy Teachers Association

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Lucy Wicks wins Robertson Liberal candidate Ms Lucy Wicks is set to be the new Member for Robertson having recorded 52.92 per cent of the two-party vote in the federal election held on Saturday, September 7.

After distribution of preferences, she had received 42,658 votes as of Friday, September 12.

Former Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill has conceded defeat.

At the time Peninsula News went to press, counting of postal and absentee votes for the Robertson electorate had not been finalized and the result of the poll had not been declared.

With just a 0.05 per cent increase in the Liberal party vote, Ms Wicks received 43.58 per cent of the first preference votes with a total of 35,133, which was 6574 more than Ms O’Neill received.

Ms O’Neill suffered a swing against her of 4.33 per cent and received 35.43 per cent of first preference votes or 36,578 after distribution of preferences.

Ms O’Neill, said it had “been a great honour to serve the people of Robertson for the last three years”.

Ms Wicks said she was “humbled by the people of Robertson” for choosing her as their representative, and promised that the people of the electorate would no longer be taken for granted.

“That stops now and I promise to be the strong voice in parliament that the people of the Central Coast need.

“I’m proud that the first thing the Coalition government will do is scrap the carbon tax because it was the biggest issue residents raised with me.

“I’m also looking forward to working with my Liberal counterparts on delivering the Coalition’s $21 million growth plan for the Central Coast.

“I’d also like to thank everyone for their support.

“I couldn’t have done it without the strong Liberal community and volunteers and my family,” said Ms Wicks.

However, despite the strong vote for Ms Wicks, she was the preferred candidate at only six of 16 polling places around the Peninsula.

Ms O’Neill said she has been overwhelmed with good wishes from locals.

“I am proud of the work we have been able to accomplish in three years,” said Ms O’Neill.

“Working to make a difference

for the people on the Coast whose voices were so often silenced under the previous Coalition Government.

“We have delivered $55 million in health infrastructure for the Coast, $7 million for the GP Superclinic, $28.6 million for the Regional Cancer Centre, and $19.55 million to bring the Woy Woy Rehab back to life.

“In the last term of the previous Liberal Government, Gosford Council received only $1 million.

“Under Labor, in just three years, we have delivered $58 million for local roads, services and infrastructure.

“Our local schools also received a much needed boost of $80 million for new classrooms, libraries and vital refurbishments.

“The Labor Government of the 43rd Parliament delivered for the Central Coast.

“We as a community need to make sure that the Abbott Government deliver on the few commitments he made and deliver the promises already in the Budget.

“The F3-M2 Missing Link and the Kariong exit lane widening is already in the Budget and must be built.

“Kibbleplex is in the Budget, and must be built.

“And vague promises of a Regional Performing Arts Centre need to be clarified and fought for.

“However, John Singleton’s influence is clear, by funding former Independent Lawrie McKinna, who delivered his preferences, secured the seat for the Liberal Party.

“Labor stands for a fair go for all, not just for some.

“I look forward to continuing to work for the people of the Central Coast, now and into the future.

“I once again thank everyone for their support over the last three years,” said Ms O’Neill.

As of Friday, a total of 94.13 per cent of the 85,636 votes were formal with 5.87 per cent listed as informal.

About nine per cent of the votes were cast at the Woy Woy Pre-poll Voting Centre.

Website, 12 Sep 2013 Australian Electoral Commission Media statement, 9 Sep 2013 Mary Doherty, Office of Lucy Wicks Media statement, 9 Sep 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill

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Voters and campaigners at the Umina Uniting Church Community Centre

Deborah O’Neill remains more popular Labor’s Deborah O’Neill remained the more popular candidate on the Peninsula in the Federal election despite losing the seat of Robertson.

Ms O’Neill received 11,811 votes at the Peninsula’s 13 polling booths, 51.87 per cent of the two-party vote of a total of 22,772 counted as of Friday.

Ms O’Neill was also the preferred candidate at nine of the 13 booths.

At Booker Bay Preschool, a total of 705 formal votes were received with Ms Wicks receiving 56.39 per cent with a total of 397 votes.

Ettalong Beach Primary School recorded a total of 2555 formal votes with Ms O’Neill receiving 53.35 per cent with a total of 1363 votes.

At Woy Woy South Primary School, Ms O’Neill received 1189 of the 2029 formal votes with 58.60 per cent.

Umina Beach Public School recorded a total of 2052 formal votes with 1073 going to Ms

Former Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill

O’Neill and 979 awarded to Ms Wicks.

Patonga Progress Association saw one vote difference between Ms Wicks and Ms O’Neill with Ms Wicks recording 100 votes and Ms O’Neil 101.

At Pearl Beach Community

Centre 172 of the 339 votes went to Ms Wicks with Ms O’Neill recording 49.26 per cent.

Umina Community Hall recorded 1096 votes with 595 going to Ms O’Neill and 501 to Ms Wicks.

Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina campus recorded 878 of the 1519 votes to Ms O’Neill and 641 to Ms Wicks.

At Umina Uniting Church Community Centre, 926 of 1749 formal votes went to Ms O’Neill and 823 to Ms Wicks.

Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Woy Woy Campus saw 829 of the 1547 votes awarded to Ms O’Neill and 718 to Ms Wicks while the Bays Community Hall saw Ms Wicks awarded 146 of the 290 votes and Ms O’Neill 144.

Woy Woy Pre-poll Voting Centre saw Ms Wicks receive 4141 of the 7842 votes and Ms O’Neill 3701 while the Woy Woy South Progress Association saw Ms O’Neill receive 445 of the 848 votes and Ms Wicks receive 403.

Website, 12 Sep 2013 Australian Electoral Commission

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Gospel Garden sets $400,000 target The Gospel Garden Sanctuary committee is attempting to raise $400,000

by Christmas to buy the Umina building to avoid it being torn down for commercial development.

Gospel Garden Sanctuary founder Mr Danny DeMoreta said the committee had asked Gosford Council for assistance to buy the building for Umina.

“The talks aren’t over.

“However, all we’ve received so far are reasons why they may

not be able to help,” said Mr DeMoreta.

“For two years now, dedicated volunteers have run the Gospel Garden Sanctuary in Umina Beach, without the aid of any government grants or assistance.

“It’s been hard work and it’s

been worth it too.

“The Gospel Garden Sanctuary has become a unique open-door social centre in the heart of Umina Beach, where people can come and feel free to enjoy events and social activities.”

He said people interested

in helping could contact the committee by email at uacvumina@hotmail.com.au.

Media release, 27 Sep 2013 Danny DeMoreta, Gospel Garden Sanctuary

Submissions made about wharves study Three submissions have been received about local maritime facilties after Gosford Council exhibited its Brisbane Water Public Wharves and Boat Ramps Usage Study.

The study, which aimed to prioritise upgrades and identify sites for added infrastructure, has now been adopted by council.

One submission nominated improvements to the Blackwall Point boat ramp facility.

These improvements included the need for toilets, a longer slipway for low tide launching, double ramp width and the extension of the manoeuvring area to allow for more vehicle waiting capacity.

In his report, Council’s director of city services Mr Stephen Glen stated that the site was unsuitable

for upgrading to a regional facility due to difficult road access and site limitations.

“The Blackwall Point facility is considered difficult for vehicular access and would require significant improvement before this site would be considered suitable for improvement to a regional facility,” stated the report.

Another submission stated that the study should be extended to include commuter user ferry needs and a hierarchy of wharves requiring higher standards.

The submission also recommended the relocation of the existing Ferry Rd wharf to the alternative Bangalow St site when the Ferry Rd wharf had reached its useful life and required replacement.

Mr Glen responded and said the submission had been noted

regarding the relocation of the wharf, however, the Better Boating Program grant conditions for the study applied only to the assessment of public recreational maritime facilities and could not be extended to commercial activities.

One submission identified the need to upgrade Empire Bay’s Kendall Rd wharf as well as the need to improve the Empire Bay Reserve area.

Mr Glen reported that this had been identified as a priority to be upgraded.

However, grant funding from the Better Boating Program was restricted to providing maritime infrastructure and other funding sources would be required to improve the public reserve area.

The report stated that Council was responsible for 23 boat ramps

and 43 public wharves within Brisbane Water.

The study, which was publicly exhibited between February 20 and March 20 this year, found most maritime facilities within Brisbane Water were in an average condition.

The replacement value of existing maritime assets in the study area was estimated at $6.9 million.

A total of 22 wharves and boat ramps were identified as priority for replacement in the near future, at a total cost of $2.7 million.

These included Woy Woy Town Centre wharf, Ferry Rd wharf, Kendall Rd wharf and boat ramp, Killcare wharf, Woy Woy cargo wharf, Hardys Bay wharf, Wagstaffe wharf, Lions Park wharf No.2, Woy Woy Bay wharf, Phegans Bay wharf, Oroo St wharf, Pier St wharf and Rawson Rd wharf.

Mr Glen said the need for replacement of public wharves and boat ramps should be given to high priority facilities only, due to the limited funding allocations.

“Any decision to replace low priority works or create new infrastructure should be considered against the priority of other capital works items which will result in already identified projects being deferred,” stated Mr Glen’s report.

The council was successful in receiving grant funding under the 2010-11 Better Boating Program to undertake a detailed investigation of the existing maritime infrastructure, boat usage patterns and fishing amenities within Brisbane Water.

A total of eight submissions were made in response to the study.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.28, 17 Sep 2013

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Appeal for information renewed after 10 years

Couple charged over Toukley stabbing man and woman have been charged following an alleged stabbing incident at Toukley on Monday, September 30

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About 9am, emergency services were called to a unit complex on Victoria Ave following reports of an assault at the location.

Officers arrived to find a 38-year-old man with multiple stab wounds to his neck and back.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics at the scene, before being taken to John Hunter Hospital.

Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and launched an

olice are again appealing for information into the disappearance of a man in the Lake Haven area over 10 years ago

David Stevens Brown was last seen by family on October 27, 2001, and was aged 33 at the time of his disappearance.

He has not been seen or heard from since.

Mr Brown’s disappearance was reported to police and a number of inquiries were made by investigators attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command.

Police are now revisiting the investigation into Mr Brown’s disappearance and re-appealing for information from the public.

Tuggerah Lakes Crime Manager Detective Inspector Paul Laksa said any piece of information on the circumstances surrounding Mr Brown’s disappearance or his current whereabouts would assist detectives in their investigations.

“Mr Brown’s family are obviously very anxious to know what happened to him, as it is out of character for him not to keep in contact with his family,” Detective Inspector Laksa said.

“It has been over 10 years and that is a long time to worry about a loved one so we are hoping someone can shed light on his disappearance.”

Mr Brown is described as being of Caucasian in appearance, about 175cm tall and of thin build.

He is further described as having short brown hair and blue eyes.

He has a tattoo on his upper right arm resembling an eagle with wings spread.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt and carrying a large black and green nylon diving bag.

It is possible he hyphenated his last name to StevensBrown.

He may also go by an alias of Dane Black.

Media release, 4 Oct 2013 NSW Police Media

investigation.

Police have alleged the man was involved in an altercation with a 42-year-old man outside the unit block.

It is further alleged a 40-year-old woman stabbed the 38-year-old man a number of times during the incident.

Crime scenes were established in Victoria Ave and the unit complex, which were examined by

detectives and specialist forensic officers.

The man and woman were both arrested at the scene and taken to Wyong Police Station.

The woman was charged with reckless wounding and the man was charged with affray.

Both were refused bail and appeared before Wyong Local Court on Tuesday, October 1.

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Shots fired into home at Wyee

Missing Lake Haven man David Stephens Brown

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olice are appealing for information after shots were fired at a house in Wyee on Sunday, October 6

About 1:10am, a white motor vehicle drove past a home on

Woodville Rd. A number of shots were fired but there

were no injury.

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P12 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 10, 2013

Andrew Cadigan memorial fund-raising walk

Menopause and lifestyle group orthern Women’s Health Centre will run a menopause and lifestyle group for women starting from Thursday, October 17, from 1pm until 3pm.

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memorial charity fundraising walk for the late Andrew “Cad” Cadigan will be held on Sunday, October 13, from The Entrance to Terrigal.

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The walk will start at 9am from the waterfront at The Entrance near the corner of Coral St and The Entrance Rd. It will finish at The Haven (the Skillion end) at Terrigal.

The course is 15km and follows the main roads – Coral St to Central Coast Highway (Torrens Ave) to Wamberal and east along Ocean View Dr through the main part of Terrigal to The Haven.

There will be drinks and a first aid station at the halfway point on The Entrance Highway and at the finish of the walk.

Participants do not have to walk the entire route and those who wish to run the 15km route are welcome to do so.

There is a $20 registration fee per walker and registration can be completed online at www.ozonfoot.com or in person on the day.

All monies raised from the walk will go into the Cad’s Cause fund, which was initially established to assist Mr Cadigan’s family with his medical and other costs after the accident that tragically

The group will run each Thursday up until November 28 and will give an understanding of the anatomy and physiology involved with menopause, explain what symptoms menopause cause and the long term effects of menopause.

The group will also look at current treatment options and healthy

lifestyle options, as well as their long term benefits.

The final session will be a pampering and selfcare session donated by the Body Shop.

The group is free to join.

Email, 30 Sep 2013 Kate Bradfield, Northern Women’s Health Centre

Mindful meditation at Wyong he Wyong Neighbourhood Centre will host mindful meditation classes in October and November.

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Mr Andrew Cadigan during his walk around Australia killed him.

Mr Cadigan passed away in October 2012 due to head injuries sustained in a motor cycle accident while holidaying in Thailand.

The fund is now being used to raise funds for selected worthy causes.

Part of the money

24 from complications related to myelodysplasia.

Other funds will go to nominated causes and it is hoped that the Cad’s Cause will become an annual event, possibly in different locations.

raised from the walk will go to the Leukaemia Foundation, which was the main beneficiary of the Oz On Foot walk.

The Oz On Foot walk was Mr Cadigan’s 2010 to 2012 solo 15,000km walk around Australia in honour of his friend Chris Simpson who died at age

Media release, 4 Oct 2013 Oz On Foot

The program is run by clinical therapist Julie McDonald and the cost is a gold coin donation to the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre.

Mindful meditation is a particular type of meditation which is about paying attention, in a systematic way, so you can decide what to focus on without thoughts or emotions taking over your life.

It has been thoroughly researched and tested to help reduce stress,

anxiety, pain, depression, boost energy and improve your overall sense of health and wellbeing.

The short program provides an introduction to mindfulness living, informal meditation and mindfulness meditation.

Classes have a very relaxed approach and it is expected participants will practice and engage in the exercises during class and in between sessions.

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Local businesses support breast cancer awareness taff at Argy Tyres Toukley and Premier Autocare Wyong will join Kumho Platinum Dealers around the country in wearing hot pink shirts during October to raise awareness for breast cancer and support the McGrath Foundation.

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Kumho has been a major benefactor of the McGrath Foundation since 2009 and the decision to go pink this October coincides with Kumho committing to a further $100,000 donation in 2014.

According to Kumho national trade manager Mr Glenn Pearse, Kumho Platinum Dealers are proud to assist in raising awareness for such a worthy cause.

“Raising awareness of breast cancer is something Kumho is passionate about because

of our partnership with the McGrath Foundation,” Mr Pearse said.

“As well as funding specialist breast care nurses around Australia, the McGrath Foundation is a leading charity for breast cancer awareness.

“Kumho’s Platinum Dealer network is proud to go pink in October to show its support of such a worthwhile cause.”

Breast Cancer Network Australia estimates nearly 15,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

“Breast cancer affects

the entire family of the patient which highlights the importance of the work McGrath Foundation breast care nurses carry out in providing support and education,” Mr Pearse said.

“Kumho is proud of its association with the McGrath Foundation and urges motorists to show their support by making a donation at a participating Platinum Dealer this October.”

Media release, 2 Oct 2013 Tom Worsley, Thomson PR

Staff at Kuhmo’s Newcastle and Central Coast Platinum Dealers will wear pink shirts during October

Three day camp at San Remo

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The respite camp is for 18 to 65-yearolds who have a carer and reside in either the Wyong or Gosford areas.

The respite camp provides a break for the carers from their caring role.

The camps have been running for over 15 years and trained support staff and a registered nurse ensure the guests are well cared for.

The camp includes all meals, entertainment, cabin accommodation and activities.

The cost for the three days is $188 and is subsidised through the Home and Community Care Program.

People with independent funding are also eligible to participate in the camp.

“The camp is designed to develop people’s skills and independence away from home,” Adssi HomeLiving Australia’s

client co-ordinator Ms Cheryl Smith said.

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Allison receives Gold Logie of childcare

Vacation care service responsibilities relinquished

by Council

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yong Council has resolved to transfer vacation care services at Blue Haven from Wyong Council to San Remo Neighbourhood Centre in a bid to decrease council costs.

It has also proposed to cease vacation care operations at Ourimbah Public School and support the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) to source an approved provider to take over the operations at this location.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said council’s vacation care service runs at a loss of approximately $30,000, and it was

Deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster, mayor Cr Doug Eaton, Allison Whitmore, Allison O’Keefe (Director Northlakes Little Coast Kids Care and Education Centre), Beth Jones (Section Manager Care and Education)

anticipated that these costs would increase. “By transferring operations of this service to a suitable agency, the financial risk to council is reduced by around $60,000 a year, whilst we still maintain a service to the community,� Cr Eaton said. “We will continue to offer vacation care services to children and families in the school holiday period until the

transfer takes place.�

Killarney Vale’s vacation care program closed in January, which only left Blue Haven and Ourimbah operating each school holiday period in 2013.

The San Remo option will allow this service to continue to meet the ongoing community need from the same location.

Wyong Council Agenda 5.3, 25 Sep 2013

Troupe to perform at State Drama Festival ollowing weeks of auditions in the form of regional festivals, students from the Wyong Shire will take their dramatic talents to a far larger stage as part of the annual NSW Public Schools State Drama Festival.

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yong Council has congratulated Northlakes Little Coast Kids Care and Education Centre employee Ms Allison Whitmore on receiving the national award for Outstanding Contribution The by an Individual as part of the Australian Child Care Week Awards. celebration

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Ms Whitmore received the award for her outstanding efforts in childcare and for her dedication and inspiration in the activities she organised during Child Care Week.

Wyong deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster said not many people realised how important the award

was. “It’s the Gold Logie of childcare,� Cr Webster said.

Ms Whitmore and Northlakes Little Coast Kids Care and Education were also finalists in four other award categories.

These were Best Community Involvement Program, Best Overall

Australian Child Care Week Program, Best Program Highlighting Children’s Nutrition, and Best Program Involving Families.

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two-day showcases strong outcomes in drama in classrooms across the state, with over 600 students from Kindergarten through to Year 12 set to perform on Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18.

A troupe of Year 5 and 6 students from the Hunter-Central Coast Creative Arts Camp will

present their piece titled “Legends�.

Berkeley Vale and Ourimbah Public Schools are among the schools performing “Legends�, which is the product of the students spending a week at camp developing their skills and exploring the elements of drama.

The students used the concepts taught and play built this performance

based on the theme of legends.

There will be matinee and evening performances on both days of the festival, which will take place at Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre at Chippendale.

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book launch featuring picture books by Bateau Bay woman Judy Townsend will be held at Erina Library on Tuesday, October 29.

Ms Townsend will launch her children’s books Evidently That’s Not Normal!, Chalk and Cheese and How Do I Know? from 4pm and will explain the process of getting children’s books ready for publication.

Chalk and Cheese and How Do I Know? were both illustrated by Greer Gamble, while Evidently That’s Not Normal! was illustrated by Isella Vega.

Ms Townsend said she is committed to the cause of having good quality hardback picture books available for the enjoyment of young people and is dismayed

at the trend of some parents to hothouse their children straight into “chapter books�, mistakenly thinking it will accelerate their reading development.

Local book critics for the Children’s Book Council of Australia have congratulated Ms Townsend on the publication of these titles. “Our role is to encourage authors to pursue the publication of high quality children’s literature,� said Children’s Book Council of Australia president Ms Judy Stapleton. “Ms Townsend has

produced three of what I consider to be the best quality picture books to come from the Central Coast in my time.�

Ms Townsend began her career as a Kindergarten teacher before she returned to university to add on a Library and Information Science degree to become a teacher librarian when primary schools were allocated librarians.

Her first library was in an outside corridor at Narrandera East Infants.

She then moved on to the Central Coast where she became the librarian at Chittaway Bay Public

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School for 27 years.

The school’s library was named after her following her retirement.

Media release, 2 Oct 2013 Gavin Shepherd, Phoenix Library Services

Daniel and Josh in spelling bee state final wo local students have made it through to the Premier’s Spelling Bee State Final to be held in Sydney, on Wednesday, November 6.

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Daniel Withers, from Wadalba Community School, and Josh Wyatt, from Wyong Public School, will participate in the competition.

To get this far, junior state finalists had to spell words such as centrifugal,

thermodynamics, seismograph and cenotaph, while the senior finalists had to spell words including obsequious, onomatopoeia, staphylococcus and quorum.

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Now in its ninth year, the Premier’s Spelling Bee is part of the NSW Government’s ongoing strategy to build on the

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Tuggerah Library will hold its session on Thursday, October 24.

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eBooks investment a positive move yong Council’s investment in eBooks has so far been a positive move, with 549 eBooks downloaded in the first month and 492 new library members.

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will continue to grow in the next few months.”

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was not surprised by the results.

“I have been saying for some time that eBooks will be huge in the future and it looks like the future is already here in Wyong Shire,” Cr Eaton said.

“With our large commuter population and the proliferation of smart phones, iPads and tablets, it is so convenient for people to download their books, magazines and films straight on to their devices.

“This fantastic service is available to members to use any time of the day or night

Total electronic downloads in September, including eAudio books, eMagazine and eFilms reached 1,459.

Council’s co-ordinator of library services Ms Andrea Edwards said she was thrilled with the response from Wyong Shire residents to this new service.

“Our members told us in our last library survey they really wanted eBooks, so a lot of effort went into building an interesting collection,” Ms Edwards said.

“The results speak for themselves and I am confident interest in eBooks

for free.

“I’m even on to my third eBook.”

During the month following the eBook launch, there were 49,236 visits to council’s libraries, with a total of 63,719 items borrowed.

This included 40,615 books and 2,136 audio books.

DVDs continued to be popular, with 12,758 borrowed over the month, along with 2,804 magazines.

“I am particularly pleased with the number of people who have joined a library because of their interest in eBooks,” Ms

Tuggerah Library branch officer Mr Jonas Intia with Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton

Edwards said.

“Our new members will now be able to experience

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Central Coast Country Music Association Showcase at Toukley

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ountry music star Lee Kernaghan will perform at Mingara Recreation Club on Friday, November 22, for one of the final dates of his Beautiful Noise Tour.

Mr Kernaghan has spent this year touring the country with the help of The Wolfe Brothers and is now heading back to one of his favourite venues.

This year, among many other projects, he has been a pivotal player in the campaign for National Slim Dusty Day and has even recorded a special cover of the Dusty classic “Lights on the Hill” and his personal ode to Slim “Flying with the King”.

He has also had his “Boys from the Bush”

video voted number one on the Best Australian Clips of All Time by CMC. The Beautiful Noise Tour will see Kernaghan play the songs and sounds from his album of the same name.

He will also perform all of his classic hits, such as “Boys from the Bush”, “Hat Town”, “Dirt”, ”Planet Country”, “Texas QLD 4385” and “The Way It Is”.

The tour’s special guests, The Wolfe Brothers, hail from

Hobart, Tasmania, and burst on to the music scene last year when the nation voted them into the grand final of Australia’s Got Talent.

Their first album titled “It’s On” was released in January this year and entered the ARIA Country Chart at number two, the ARIA Chart at number 18 and was the fourth highest selling Australian album of the week.

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Malcolm Woods will perform at the Central Coast Country Music Association Showcase in Toukley

he next Central Coast Country Music Association Showcase will take place at the Toukley Golf Club on Sunday, October 20, from 1pm.

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Special guest Malcolm Woods (Big Woody) will perform on the day, alongside Suzanne Sowiak, Daniel Allars and Darryl Barnett.

Mr Woods is a multitalented musician and entertainer, being a singer and songwriter who is able to play pedal-steel, bass, rhythm and lead guitar.

Over the years, Mr Woods has worked with a variety of well-known national and international artists.

Ms Sowiak was the Bellbird Workers Memorial Winner in 2009 and released her album

“Love Letters” in 2010.

The album included two original compositions and Ms Sowiak is continually growing as a performer.

Mr Allars is a story telling country-folk singer who has been singing and performing in pubs and clubs from England to Australia since he was 15.

He is currently working on an album with a country bluegrass band from Sydney and his performances have an easy-going style.

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ow in its third year, the Central Coast Chinese Cultural Festival, held on Sunday, September 15, in Memorial Park at The Entrance, was deemed a success with thousands of locals turning out to celebrate the multicultural event.

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This commitment would be delivered through the

Government’s Biodiversity Fund that is already included in the budget.

Deputy Prime Minister Mr Anthony Albanese and Ms O’Neill today announced the Rudd Labor Government would provide $2.5 million for the permanent walkway and accompanying lookouts, which will stretch for 9km from MacMasters Beach through Copacabana, Avoca, North Avoca, and Terrigal Beach.

“The Central Coast of NSW takes in some of the

most spectacular coastline in NSW and it’s no wonder that the 5 Lands Walk already attracts some 14,000 walkers every year,” Mr Albanese said.

“The new walkway and additional lookouts will make this beautiful walk even better.

“A permanent pathway will greatly improve safety and amenity and open up access to coastal communities for locals and visitors alike.

“This will ensure the ongoing success of the 5

Lands Walk.

“Deb has been a fierce advocate for this project and was instrumental in securing this funding commitment.”

Ms O’Neill welcomed the funding saying it would deliver a big boost to the region.

“The 5 Lands Walk is one of the Central Coast’s biggest cultural and tourist events and brings together thousands of walkers, surf clubs, local schools and businesses who together make this event a great

success,” she said.

“This funding will cement the walk as the flagship event for our region and deliver a big boost to tourism providers and local businesses.”

Ms O’Neill’s campaign spokesperson said that although the funding had been committed, “what we are finding is that the Liberal Party is saying they will not be proceeding with these sorts of infrastructure commitments”.

“With the money in the

Budget, and accounted for in the Pre-election Fiscal Outlook, we expected that these important projects would be able to go ahead with an incoming government only needing to sign the contracts.

“Unfortunately, that is looking less likely as Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Mr Warren Truss indicated at the National Press Club just last week that the Coalition would be ripping $2 billion out of regional infrastructure.”

The event, which was organised by the China Australia Friendship Association, aimed to promote harmony and embrace both the strong Chinese community on the Coast as well as provide a platform for other local cultural groups living in the area to get together.

The success of this event each year relies heavily on in-kind support and grant funding.

In offering a hand to the China Australia Friendship Association, the Wallarah 2 Coal Project provided funding to support the weekend’s event by way of its Community Foundation grant program.

The grant was received by China Australia Friendship Association and festival conveyor president

Ms Ruby Eaton.

“We are very thankful for the support proffered

by Wallarah, it played an important role in enabling us to make this year’s festival bigger and better,” Ms Eaton said.

“There is a strong sense of community on the Central Coast and our festival aims to embrace this, creating a shared sense of identity and celebrating our multiculturalism and diversity.”

Wallarah 2 environment and community manager Mr Peter Smith said he also saw the importance of celebrating the Coast’s multiculturalism.

“Events such as this are important in sharing the unique characteristics of the varied cultures and backgrounds of locals in

our communities,” Mr Smith said.

“Our grant aims to bolster programs and initiatives such as this which benefit the wider Wyong community.

“It was wonderful to see the myriad of cultural offerings at the festival as locals joined together experiencing Chinese dancing and cultural performances, art showcases, amazing food and stalls displaying modern and traditional wares.”

With the Wallarah 2 Community Foundation grant application process now closed, nine grants in total have been presented to support organisations that benefit the Wyong LGA.

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he Rudd Labor Government will, if elected, provide Federal funding for the construction of a permanent walkway to cater for the annual 5 Lands Walk on the Central Coast, cementing this event as a key tourist attraction into the future, according to Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill.

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he new playground at Elizabeth Ross Park in East Gosford was officially opened on Sunday, September 8.

The young and young at heart were treated to a range of fun activities including community stalls, face painting, a sausage sizzle and a display from council’s Family Nature Club.

Designed in conjunction with the community, the playground incorporates a Japanese design element featuring Cherry Blossoms, overall complementing its location alongside the Gosford-Edogawa Commemorative Gardens.

Gosford Council’s coordinator parks,

playgrounds and foreshores Ms Kim Radford said the new playground facility caters for people of all ages.

“The new Elizabeth Ross Park playground provides a great outdoor area for the whole family to explore and it was wonderful to see so many people out enjoying the facility on opening day.

“The playground is as picturesque as it is functional with plenty of open space to kick a ball and picnic facilities including a barbecue and

tables so people can come along and make a day of it.

“Young ones can enjoy a flying fox and an enchanted garden in the grove of lemon scented gums where they will find a magical rainbow surrounded by mushrooms, toadstools and a large fallen log.

“There is also a special area for toddlers, complete with a pint size ladybird slide and sunflower swing which provides a comfortable area for younger children to explore and play,” said Ms Radford.

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inners of the 2013 Gosford City Garden Competition were announced on Thursday, September 19, at an awards ceremony held in the Erina Room, the Erina Centre.

Barbara and Laurie Smith’s garden at Mount White edged out stiff competition to win the Champion Garden over 1,000 square metres while Point Clare’s Val and Terence Taylor took out the Champion Garden under 1,000 square metres.

Best Waterwise Garden went to Brendan Gulson, The Coast Christian School received the Best Eco Friendly School Garden and Best Commercial Garden was won by Somersby Gardens Estate.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said that the 2013 Gosford City Garden Competition uncovered some truly spectacular outdoor spaces in our city.

“I am continually amazed by the dedication and talent of our local gardeners and this year’s competition was no exception.

“It was wonderful to see a large number of new competitors right across Gosford City entering a diverse range of gardens, from large manicured acreages to small and colourful courtyard displays.

“The 2013 competition was fierce and the calibre of entries was stronger than

Barbara and Laurie Smith (inset) with their award winning garden

ever, prompting judges to include an additional three encouragement awards in recognition of this high standard.

Mayor Cr McKinna added that the popularity of Gosford City Garden Competition had not wavered in over three decades.

“The garden competition has been ingrained in Gosford City’s history for over 30 years and is showing no signs of

slowing down with entry numbers continuing to grow each year.

“As always, the support from our local community has contributed to another successful competition and I hope to see this support continue well into the future.

“Congratulations to all of this year’s entrants, finalists and deserving winners.

“Your hard work and dedication is to be

commended and serves to create a more beautiful and interesting landscape for the whole city to enjoy,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

Winners of the 2013 Gosford City Garden Competition were: Champion Residential Garden over 1,000 square metres – Barbara and Laurie Smith of Mount White Champion Residential Garden under 1,000 square metres – Val and Terence Taylor of Point Clare

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Mine poses a threat to our water supply ow naive of Mr Clarke of Lake Haven (Wyong Regional Chronicle, edition 30) to believe that the wider Central Coast community will just accept his unsubstantiated rhetoric.

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Since the South Korean government owned mining company took over the lease of the proposed Wallarah 2 coal project it has not done any substantial on ground water studies.

The data in its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was an extrapolation of data from the Southern coalfields and the Hunter Region.

The mining company admits in their EIS that there will be a loss of surface water once mining commences.

They further admit in their EIS that the bores will drop 100 metres, which means the loss of the fresh water aquifer that supplies 68% of the water recharge into Wyong River.

Their EIS also states that Jilliby Creek and all the feeder streams which supply the Wyong River, will be dry for up to 200 days every year, even in average rainfall conditions and the miners confirm that the whole water system will take more than 500 years to re-pressurise itself once mining ceases.

The economic benefits of the mine are dubious.

In appendix W of the Wallarah 2 EIS, their own consultants, Gillespie Economics, state the total value of royalties payable to the NSW government for the 28-year life of the mine is only $207 million and that the total taxes payable to the federal government is only $139 million.

The latter is based on the miners paying a tax rate of 30%, which they don’t.

Mining companies in Australia only pay around 13.9% tax, which means the figure of $139 million is overstated by approximately $75 million.

Wyong Council and the Australian Coal Alliance have engaged some of the best experts in the country to review the Wallarah 2 documents, and they simply don’t stack up.

Any project that poses a threat to our water supply should not be approved.

But by all means, go to the Wallarah 2 website, read the EIS and you too will realise Mr Clarke is mistaken.

You will also realise that the mine will cause massive health problems, especially to people living in the northern suburbs of Wyong Shire, and extensive subsidence damage to 245 homes.

Mr Clarke is also mistaken in his comments about the Australian Coal Alliance.

Nobody from that organisation has ever threatened him.

At a recent public forum Mr Clarke was protesting outside causing a disruption.

He was invited inside to the meeting and was told he could have the opportunity to have his say.

Subsequently, the police were called and Mr Clarke was asked to leave.

It is interesting to note that Wallarah 2 continue to refuse to debate their proposal publicly in an open forum with the Australian Coal Alliance and independent experts.

Email, 2 Oct 2013 Alan Hayes, Dooralong Valley

Webber should utilise resources better r Darren Webber’s comments (Wyong Regional Chronicle, September 12) show his complete lack of validity and arrogant disdain.

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Mr Webber wants everyone to believe the closing of Wyong Grove and Wyong Public Schools is a logistical decision as the two schools are dwindling in student numbers.

Well Mr Webber, I suggest you not only acknowledge but address the two glaring reasons for closing Wyong Grove Public School down.

First and foremost, everyone knows Wyong Grove is being closed because Aldi is building their supermarket directly across the road and will be selling alcohol from the premises.

The land the school is on will be very valuable once it’s no longer a school.

Secondly, the reason for the dwindling

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numbers attending both schools is because parents want safer environments to send their children to school in.

They don’t want environments where drugs are being sold from houses across the road or where houses within throwing distance are being firebombed during the middle of the day.

They also don’t want their children exposed to the absurdly dangerous

motor vehicles and motorcycles that terrorise Cutler and Casey Drs. The Local Area Command is made aware of all these issues daily but fail to act effectively.

I realise Mr Webber that you are greatly restricted in what you can say, but surely if you have any sense of moral and ethical integrity, I urge you to do something proactive by assisting your electorate in telling the truth and utilising your resources better than by wasting time sitting behind your desk writing inaccurate replies to newspaper letters.

Email, 12 Sep 2013 Russell Clarke, Watanobbi

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Sport

Wyong lifeguard uniforms to change t its Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, September 25, Wyong Council resolved to direct general manager Mr Michael Whittaker to ensure lifeguard uniforms are changed no later than September next year.

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Wyong Council lifeguards currently wear a blue and white uniform; however, this will be changed to red and yellow in a bid to ensure consistency with lifeguard uniforms nationwide.

The design of the

new Wyong Council lifeguard uniforms will be consistent with the red and yellow worn by Surf Lifesaving NSW volunteer lifesavers.

This would make them easily identifiable by public beachgoers.

In making its decision,

councillors also praised the outstanding record of its lifeguards of never having lost a life on a beach within two kilometres of an area under which they control.

Wyong Council Agenda 6.6, 25 Sep 2013.

Fourth annual splash at Toukley he Central Coast Dragon Boat Club will hold its fourth annual splash and dash regatta on Sunday, November 17, at the Beachcomber Hotel, Toukley.

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The regatta will kick off at 8:30am, with teams comprising 10 paddlers.

Entry is open to community and corporate teams and costs $35 per person.

This fee includes the

regatta day, two training days, insurance and use of equipment.

There will be an award for the best dressed team on the day and the Beachcomber Hotel will be open for breakfast

from 7am.

Email, 24 Sep 2013 Beth Jacobs, Central Coast Dragon Boat Club

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Showcase, Toukley Wednesday October 16 Golf Club, 1pm Timebanking information session, Warnervale Tuesday October 22 Family and Community National Seniors Australia Centre, 10am-12pm Wyong Branch monthly Long Jetty Hospital Fete, meeting, Club Tuggerah, Thursday October 17 9am-12pm, Long Jetty 1:15pm Research Information Healthcare Centre Session, Lake Haven Wednesday October 23 Library, 5:30-6:30pm Sunday October 13 Smart Money workshop, Cadigan Memorial Walk, Warnervale Family and Saturday October 19 The Entrance, 9am, Community Centre, Wyong District Pioneers $20 per walker 9:30am-12pm Dinner, Wyong RSL, 11am, $30 per head Dads Day Out, Lake Thursday October 24 Munmorah Reserve, Research Information Sunday October 20 10am-2pm Session, Tuggerah Ourimbah Public School Library, 5:30-6:30pm 150th year anniversary Alex Bowen Deep End celebration, Ourimbah tour, Beachcomber Saturday, October 26 Public School, Hotel, Toukley Ovarian Cancer 10am-3pm Gem and Treasure Fundraising Luncheon, Festival, Mingara Central Coast Country Halekulani Bowling Club, Recreation Club 11:30am Music Association Saturday October 12 Market day, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Toukley, 9am-2pm

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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 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

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

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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

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

Diggers Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge at Diggers The Entrtance (downstairs) on Tuesdays, 10am-1pm with or without a partner.

Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 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.

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

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Gorokan Probus Club We promote fellowship, friendship and fun for active senior members of the community. We have guest speakers each month and interesting activities are organised. We meet at the Toukley RSL Club on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am.

New members welcome.

0438 380 137 4392 9106 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.

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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.

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Marlins kick off campaign with 10-0 win over Manly

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entral Coast baseball team, the Marlins, began their 2013-2014 State League Baseball campaign with a 10-0 win over Manly on Wednesday, September 18, at home.

Pitcher Kurt Eden had the start on the bound and did not disappoint.

He fired six scoreless innings, allowing the Marlins’ bats to take control of the match.

Marlins scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning and another two runs off the bat of Pat Maat in the second inning to lead 4-0.

The hits kept coming for the local side, playing a further two runs in the fourth, sixth and seventh innings.

In a polished team

performance, Maat, with three hits, and Jason Rees, with two hits, led the way offensively.

Youngster Matt Hudson also threw a scoreless inning on the mound.

In an effort to boost local baseball, the Marlins will play all of their eight home midweek games under the lights at Watanobbi Oval, Wyong.

Infielders Tim Joughin and Matt Smith have returned from overseas to add defensive stability and speed on the base

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Moko Moanaroa and Pat Maat will again lead the offence.

Maat led nearly all hitting statistics in the competition last year and was unlucky not to be named league MVP. Veterans Dan Smith, Jason Rees and Michael Aston will again provide experience and a hot bat in the box.

The pitching staff will see big innings out of Paul Anderson, Geoff Brotherton and Kurt Eden.

Australian Baseball League stars Craig Anderson and Mitch Dening will also contribute to the Marlins whenever possible.

It is expected that several youngsters from a range of club teams throughout the Coast will contribute to the first grade campaign throughout the season.

Marlins have once again entered all four grades into the league, first through to third grades and under-18s.

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he Central Coast Mariners National Youth League (NYL) team will play all nine of its home games at the Centre of Excellence at Tuggerah, with the 2014 season draw for the Foxtel National Youth League released by Football Federation Australia.

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The newly developed stadium will host games for the Mariners in rounds one, three, four, six, nine, 10, 13, 16 and 17.

Round one for the Mariners NYL team will kick off on Sunday, October 27, against Adelaide United.

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Wallarah 2 grant assists Doyalson Touch Association

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Doyalson Junior Touch Association representative team committee president Ms Sheralee Langbridge said the grant would directly support 10 of the association’s young teams, ensuring they are able to continue playing the game they love this season.

“Unfortunately, it is always a challenge ensuring we have refs and coaches for our teams and ultimately, if we can’t secure both, there will be no teams and no competition – a sad prospect for our young players,” Ms Langbridge said.

“Wallarah’s support means we can afford to pay for these additional resources and we don’t have to sacrifice other team-building activities like team barbeques and end of season trophy presentations, which are funded through the registration process.

“As we commence the season, we have 10 referees now locked in and six trained coaches who can help our teams achieve success on the field.

“Without Wallarah’s assistance, this may not have been the case.”

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Mr Peter Smith said sporting initiatives play a critical role in building the confidence and wellbeing of young people and creating a shared sense of community.

“It is fantastic we were able to assist with the cost associated with the training of coaches and referees,” Mr Smith said.

“About 500 children from the northern part of the Central Coast take part in the competition and we were pleased to be able to help in a small way.”

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Harrison comes home with medals and personal bests

Junior Gold Cup selection trial in Warnervale selection trial for the Australian Rugby Union’s new Junior Gold Cup will be held on Sunday, October 13, in Warnervale.

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akes Grammar School student Harrison Williams has returned home from the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships held in Adelaide during September not only with medals but also with good race times.

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Back in April at the NSW PSSA Championships, Harrison finished third in the 50m freestyle and first in the 50m backstroke, ensuring his selection in the PSSA team.

In Adelaide, Harrison has finished third in the 10 years 50m freestyle and third in the 10 years 50m backstroke.

Both swims were in personal best times, with Harrison completing the freestyle race in 30.62 seconds and the backstroke in 36.45 seconds.

Harrison added to these successes with gold medals in the 10 years and under boy’s medley and freestyle relays, the freestyle relay breaking

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Harrison trains several times per week with Dwayne Peoples at Mingara and has had outstanding performances throughout the winter short course season.

He collected medals at the NSW Country NSW State Age Championships and won the 50m freestyle at the Queensland Championships.

He is now preparing for the summer season, with competition at the NSW Championships in January and several surf lifesaving events.

Email, 30 Sep 2013 Andrew Jones, Lakes Grammar School

The Junior Gold Cup, which will take place from February to March next year, provides a longterm talent development and national competition program at under-15 and under-17 age levels.

It offers players, coaches, administrators and match officials the opportunity to be involved in high levels of representative rugby at a national level, while maintaining local and regional representation.

The competition involves 24 teams in each age group and will

not restrict a player’s participation in their local school and club competitions.

The Junior Gold Cup is an evolution of the Australian Rugby Union’s Junior Gold Program, which has been conducted over the past two years as part of Australian Rugby’s “Pathway to Gold”.

Through this program, talented players have the opportunity to compete against the best in their age group across Australia and players who excel can expect to

develop the foundations to move into higher level representation, such as state and national under20s teams, Australian Sevens, Super Rugby and the Wallabies.

Players who are selected into their regional Junior Gold squad will receive expert coaching, an extensive life skills program, training and playing kit, and national competition involvement and exposure.

Media release, 1 Oct 2013 Gary Head, Australian Rugby Union

The Entrance Bateau Bay to join Black Diamond AFL he Entrance Bateau Bay will join the Black Diamond AFL (BDAFL) competition in 2014.

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The club’s application was formally approved by the BDAFL board of management in the week commencing Monday, September 23.

The intention is for the club to field one team in second division in 2014, with the prospect of fielding an additional side

in future years.

The Entrance Bateau Bay AFC (originally known as Bateau Bay AFC) club was formed in 1983, initially as a senior club in the Central Coast competition.

In 1995, the club fielded juniors for the first time; however, the senior

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club folded in 1999.

In recent years, the club has gone from strength to strength, increasing their numbers from 68 players in 2010 to 134 players in 2013.

This year, the club won premierships in three of four competitions, including the under-17s.

The Entrance Bateau Bay AFC’s home ground is at the Bateau Bay Sporting Complex.

The playing list for the club will be made up of players who have played for the junior club in past years, as well as players from their successful under-17s team this year.

The club will be formally introduced at the BDAFL annual general meeting and planning day on Sunday, November 10.

Media release, 30 Sep 2013 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

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Mitch Williams is Roos’ Player of the Year yong Roos’ players, staff and officials gathered together on Friday, September 27, to celebrate the success of the 2013 season and acknowledge the more remarkable efforts over the past 12 months.

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Mitch Williams received the club’s highest award and was chosen as Player of the Year after his outstanding 2013 season.

The award capped off a great year for Williams after he skippered the NSW Residents Representative team to beat Queensland, was named hooker and vicecaptain of the VB NSW Cup Team of the Year and comfortably won the prestigious VB NSW Cup Player of the Year award.

Brad Kieghran won Youth of the Year for the second year running and joined Dean Amos and

Phil Langley as the only players to have twice taken that prize.

Kieghran was called into first grade late in the season and was among the best performers each week he took to the field.

After first grade bowed out in week one of the finals series, Kieghran returned to the under-18s and steered the team to a premiership in the strong Central Coast division competition.

Allen Mallia Malau received the Bert Deaves Memorial Trophy for the single most outstanding performance in a match for his effort in scoring

four tries in the second round victory against Mounties in the VB NSW Cup. The Darryl Paler Memorial Trophy for the Best and Fairest Player in the top grade went to VB NSW Cup fullback Grant Nelson.

Despite at times being man-handled by some of the big men in the opposition teams, Nelson grew in confidence as the season progressed, finishing with several man of the match performances.

Luke Sharpe, with 26 tries, was the club’s top try scorer, and was

Dean Amos named player-coach for Roos

recently selected in the Australian Institute of Sport team to tour New Zealand.

Recognition was also given to departing head coach Paul Stringer.

Direct Bob Pettiford acknowledge the contribution made by Stringer over the last seven years, in particular, the instrumental role he had in securing Wyong’s participation in the VB NSW Cup and his commitment to ensuring success in this inaugural season despite the many challenges of that competition.

Receiving a framed Roos’ jersey signed by the NSW Cup players, Stringer thanked the club and players for the support he received

Mitch Williams and Grant Nelson

and the opportunities provided over the years.

Stringer said he had come to feel like part of the furniture and

was disheartened to be leaving.

Email, 1 Oct 2013 Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group

All Wyong bowls team defeats NSW RSL side

yong Roos Rugby League Club has named former country Bowls Central Coast representative side (five teams of four) put representative and local junior Dean Amos as first grade up a strong performance to defeat the NSW RSL side by six shots player-coach in the Central Coast Division competition for on the master scoreboard at Davistown RSL Bowling Club on the 2014 season.

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Amos last played with the Roos in 2008, followed by stints with Avignon and Cessnock.

As player-coach, Amos took Denman to the minor premiership in 2012, and in 2013 grabbed the group 21 title.

He was called into first grade with Wyong in 1994 and has also spent time with South Sydney Rabbitohs and Newcastle Knights.

Amos said he was keen on completing sets and keeping pressure on the opposition.

“I will be looking for a 85% to 90% completion rate,” he said.

“Everyone has a job and will be expected to do it.

“The boys will find me patient and relaxed but everyone will need to be on time and we will do things together.”

Amos will work

closely with Rip Taylor as part of the head coach’s integrated program for the club.

“It’s 20 years next year since Rip brought me into first grade,” Amos said.

“Part of coming back home was getting the opportunity to work with Rip again.”

Email, 5 Oct 2013 Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group

A team meeting prior to the commencement of the game gave emphasis and commitment to the last five ends known as the “championship ends”, when games can be easily won or lost.

A classic example of such commitment was played out by the Central Coast team skipped by Wayne Beard, who trailed 4-18 but fought back to win 24-20.

The all Wyong team,

skipped by Mark Wheatley, performed strongly to win by seven shots, while the other rinks, led by Peter Coombes (-1), Wayne Hensley (-1) and Guy Robins (-3), only went down by the narrowest of margins.

In the morning, the selectors also took the opportunity to field three rinks of emerging players in a composite side with two teams from Davistown RSL Bowling Club.

These teams performed with credit to only lose on the big board by four shots.

In this game, several new players who still qualify to play in the Rookies competition had their first experience of competitive play in a team environment and the selectors were pleased with their efforts.

Email, 1 Oct 2013 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

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Academy signs five year sponsorship deal Ian Robilliard, Central Coast Academy of Sport

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he University of Newcastle has announced a significant c o m m u n i t y partnership with the Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS), signing a fiveyear sponsorship agreement.

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he Woy Woy oval r e d eve l o p m e n t will proceed with Federal funding of $3.5 million promised by both Labor and Liberal candidates.

Minister for Sport Senator Don Farrell and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill have announced $3.5 million in federal funding for the redevelopment of Woy Woy Oval.

“Federal Labor has a strong commitment to community sport and the Woy Woy Oval is an important piece of community infrastructure,” said Minister Farrell.

“This funding is recognition of the great

community support that the Member for Robertson Deb O’Neill has garnered in her work with members of Woy Woy’s local rugby clubs.”

Ms O’Neill has been working for over a year with representatives of Country Rugby League and local rugby union clubs who share the use of the oval towards receiving a funding commitment.

“I’ve had more than 2000 Coasties sign my petition to show the Federal Government just how important this piece of infrastructure is for the Peninsula.

Meanwhile, Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy Wicks announced a $3.5 million funding

commitment to the redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand.

“I am very pleased to be able to announce that a Coalition government would provide this vital funding for Woy Woy Oval, which is in desperate need of redevelopment and renewal,” said Ms Wicks.

“I have listened to the Woy Woy community and fought hard for this funding.

“The progressive redevelopment will see the oval capable of accommodating large numbers of spectators.

“This will be fantastic for the local community and surrounding areas.”

The funding for Woy Woy Oval is part of the Coalition’s

Growth Plan for the Central Coast, which Ms Wicks said would strengthen the local economy with more jobs, more investment and better services.

“Redeveloping and renewing the Woy Woy Oval will provide much needed investment in community and sporting infrastructure on the Central Coast.

“The redeveloped oval will be a civic centerpiece of Woy Woy and contribute to job creation in the area,” said Ms Wicks.

Media release, 29 Aug 2013 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill MP Media release, 28 Aug 2013 Mary Doherty, Office of Lucy Wicks

The announcement, which was made on Thursday, August 22, will see significant cash, in-kind support and direct support to athletes through an athlete scholarship program.

The many elements of the agreement will allow the CCAS to operate at a level not previously enjoyed by the organisation.

CCAS founder and managing director Mr Ian Robilliard said the new five-year agreement would mark a milestone in the Academy’s development.

“The partnership with the University is important to the Academy on a number of fronts,” Mr Robilliard said.

“Financial support allows the Academy access to $30,000 in direct funding.

“The University also brings world-class support to our sporting programs through the use of the Exercise and Sports Science (ESS) facility at the Ourimbah campus.

“The ESS facility provides elements to our training programs that set the Academy apart in what we are able to provide our athletes, coaches and support staff.

“This agreement is

ground breaking, and to say I’m delighted is an understatement, it sets the organisation up for years to come.

“I would like to thank Professor Andrew Parfitt, Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic, and Professor Bill Hogarth, Pro-Vice Chancellor – Science and Information Technology, for their genuine interest in the work the Academy does, and in their support of building capacity within the Central Coast as a region.

“Both Andrew and Bill have been instrumental in the support provided to the CCAS and we are indebted to them for this ground breaking announcement.”

Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic Professor Andrew Parfitt said the University was proud of its long standing relationship with the Academy.

“The University of Newcastle is a world-class university and nowhere is that more important than in our own community,” Professor Parfitt said.

“We are pleased to support the sporting excellence being fostered at the Academy.

“Our relationship with the Academy fosters our shared priorities around innovative sports education, training and research, and brings significant collaborative opportunities for our students and researchers to engage in athlete testing, reporting, research and Work Integrated Learning placements.”

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he first grade grand final of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition saw Avoca Beach defeat Terrigal at Woy Woy Oval by 22 points to 10.

In a match played before a record crowd, the winner was only decided late in the game.

In typical grand final rugby, both teams gave it their all in a spirited and totally committed performance.

There was nothing between the two teams in the first 40 minutes.

Both teams had lengthy periods of attack but it was the defence of both teams that was the feature of the opening stanza.

Whenever one of the teams went on the attack it was the great defence of the other, especially from their respective backlines, that nullified any of these attacking raids.

The first half developed into a concerted arm wrestle.

Possession was maintained for long periods but the teams just could not penetrate.

There were a couple of missed penalty goal attempts and the scoreboard did not move in the first half.

At halftime both teams were locked at nil all and the match was up for grabs.

Both teams had several good performers in the first half.

Terrigal were best served by lock Phil Heard, fullback Rob Richardson and centre Mitch Hirst.

The best players for Avoca Beach were lock Peter Steele, halfback Julian Bacigalupo, and flanker Sam Fortey.

Even though there were

no points scored in the first half, the opening 40 minutes was not without excitement as both teams went close to scoring on several occasions.

Both teams did not take a close range shot at penalty goal in the first half and either decided to take the tap or the scrum option.

Terrigal took a scrum close to the line rather than a penalty but the resulting play broke down with no result.

Later in the half Avoca Beach took a quick tap right in front of the posts but saw the resulting backline line play held up over the line.

Both teams went into the halftime huddle with high expectations, however, the second half continued much in the same vein.

Both teams had periods of attack with no result, and the play was an even affair, however as the second half opened up, if anything, Avoca Beach gained a little more control.

They opened the scoring

with a penalty goal in the seventh minute to take the lead in the grand final by three points to nil.

Terrigal were quick to reply and, within three minutes, had squared the score at 3-3 with their own penalty goal.

Avoca Beach then took a huge piece of the ascendancy when, three minutes later in the 10th minute, they crossed for the first try of the match.

Their captain and lock Peter Steele crashed over close to the line after a strong maul.

The conversion of this try had taken Avoca Beach to a handy 10 points to three lead early in the second half.

The game then became a real battle in the forwards.

Terrigal knew they almost had to score next to get back into the game, while Avoca Beach knew that seven points was not enough to lead by at this stage.

Avoca Beach prop Luke Sheridan made two

successive runs which put his team on the go forward.

At the 21st minute Avoca Beach scored their second try.

A break down the sideline saw winger Matt Anderson cross in the corner for an unconverted try and Avoca Beach had jumped to a lead of 15 points to three.

This remained the score for the next quarter of an hour.

In those 15 minutes both teams tried everything.

Just as time was getting away, Terrigal made a late surge and, in the 36th minute, their lock Phil Heard crossed for a try after a strong run.

The conversion of this try

by Rob Richardson made the score 15-10 and the match was on in the final few minutes remaining.

But in typical Premiership winning form, Avoca Beach responded quickly.

Within two minutes they crossed for the match winning try.

Halfback Julian Bacigalupo capped off a great game by crossing for the try and the conversion

by Matt Maloney took Avoca Beach to a 22-10 lead and to the First Grade Premiership.

As Avoca Beach captain Peter Steele said in his premiership acceptance speech, it was their “toughest game of the season by far”.

Avoca Beach had won their ninth premiership in the last 11 years, and their second on the trot.

Terrigal will take a lot out of the match, and although disappointed, they know they will be a force in Central Coast rugby in the years to come.

In the second grade grand final, Avoca Beach defeated Terrigal by 32 points to 29.

In what proved an exciting and close grand final, the match was won after the fulltime hooter.

Terrigal led by 29 points to 25 at the hooter but a try by Avoca Beach after fulltime secured them the premiership in this grade The score changed continually throughout the match and both teams knew they could win it.

Terrigal scored five tries to four so the close loss was even more upsetting.

Avoca Beach half back Mitch Ward directed play well throughout, while Terrigal’s number eight Sam Kearney made many strong runs.

The third grade grand final saw Terrigal defeat Northlakes by 27 points to 19.

Terrigal got away to a good lead and early in the second half led by 27-7, and it seemed it was all over bar the shouting.

But Northlakes made a real contest of it late in the match with two tries to get within eight points of Terrigal.

Both teams scored three tries each but Terrigal always appeared to be in control.

The win saw the Terrigal third grade team go through the season undefeated.

The U19 grand final was a hard fought and close contest throughout.

Terrigal won the match by the single point, defeating The Entrance by 6-5.

The Entrance scored the only try in the match in the first half and went to the halftime break leading by 5-3 It was typically dour grand final rugby with neither team able to make the break on the scoreboard.

Terrigal fullback Alex Herridge kicked the only points of the second half, with his second penalty goal, and this took them to the U19 premiership.

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Slingsby and Bundock help to win America’s Cup

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wo sailors hailing from the Central Coast were among the Oracle Team USA crew who recently took out sailing’s biggest trophy, the 34th America’s Cup.

Tom Slingsby and Darren Bundock both grew up on the Central Coast, where

their passion for sailing began.

Their sailing careers recently hit another highlight when their crew, Oracle Team USA, managed to create what has been labelled one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sport, when they defeated their challenger Emirates Team New Zealand by 44 seconds in the final of 17

America’s Cup races.

Tom Slingsby joined Oracle Team USA in October 2011 as a tactician and currently serves as strategist onboard with the race crew.

His sailing career has skyrocketed in the past 12 years with six world championships under his belt, as well as winning the 2012 Australian Institute of

Sport Co-Athlete of the Year.

Slingsby also won gold in the Laser class at the 2012 Olympic Games.

Gosford-born Darren Bundock started sailing at the age of eight and joined Oracle Team USA in 2011 as a coach and helmsman.

His sailing career has seen him win two Olympic medals in the Tornado catamaran class, 14

world championships, five European championships and four Australian Male Sailor of the Year awards.

Oracle Team USA is made up of 24 members from various international countries, eight of whom are Australian and seven who come from New Zealand.

Surprisingly, only two

crew members on the Oracle Team USA crew were from the United States.

Other Australian crew members include captain James Spithill, Will McCarthy, Sam Newton, Joe Newton, and Kyle Langford, the youngest sailor of the crew who grew up in Lake Macquarie.

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Several international teams on their way to Central Coast Sevens powerhouse line up of teams is set to contest the 2013 Fitness First Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival to be held on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, at Wyong Rugby League Club.

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The festival is shaping up to be a weekend full of end to end tries, a display of skills and big collisions, with five of Fiji’s teams set to fly in to contest this year’s event.

Teams from Samoa, Japan and New Zealand will also compete in the men’s and women’s events, playing for a total prize pool of $50,000.

A weekend of entertainment is planned for families, with all the on-field action surrounded by a familyfriendly carnival with amusement rides, face painting, market stalls, cultural performances, international food, an appearance by the NSW

Waratahs, music, dance crews and a special performance by X Factor contestant Tee. On-field in the men’s tournament, Flying Fijians Tokatoka Westfield Barbarians are returning to defend their title after sweeping through last year’s Central Coast event and then blitzing the 2012 Fijian domestic circuit.

The Babas will rightfully start out as favourites for this year’s event, however, several teams are expected to challenge strongly for the title, including Australian powerhouse teams Sunnybank (from Queensland) and

Randwick Rugby Club.

The women’s tournament is also expected to be fiercely contested, with defending champions Sunnybank set to face off against the might of New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty in pool rounds.

The female competition will also feature Japan’s Kanto Champion Rugirl7 and international invitational side The Mamas.

The weekend will feature over 80 matches of rugby sevens and a full weekend of family fun and entertainment.

The cultural performances are set to be a feature of the weekend,

Mariners to meet Wanderers at Bluetongue in first home game entral Coast Mariners’ Hyundai A-League Championship defence will get underway with an encounter against Western Sydney Wanderers at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, October 12.

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The second match of the opening round of the season will see the two teams from April’s grand final up against each other once again as each side aims to get their respective campaigns off to the best possible start.

As of 4pm on Monday, October 7, just 1,500 tickets remained for the clash and the “sold out” sign is anticipated to go up prior to kick-off at 5:30pm.

Central Coast Mariners will be without New Zealand international midfielder Michael McGlinchey for the contest due to McGlinchey being on All Whites duty over the coming weeks.

Last season’s Hyundai

A-League Golden Boot winner Daniel McBreen is also unavailable for the first three rounds of the competition while he completes his loan spell with Shanghai SIPG of the Chinese Super League.

While the absence of McGlinchey and McBreen is far from ideal for the reigning Hyundai A-League champions, the match may mark the debuts of a number of new recruits eager to impress the club’s record member numbers.

Argentine ace Marcos Flores is set to play his first game in Gosford for the club, while Dutch defender Marcel Seip is vying for a starting berth at centre back alongside

either Trent Sainsbury or Zac Anderson.

New Zealand youth international Storm Roux may also feature against Wanderers, while coach Graham Arnold has a tough decision to make later this week regarding whether Justin Pasfield or recently signed Liam Reddy will stand inbetween the sticks for the yellow and navy against Western Sydney.

Fan favourite Matt Simon will also be welcomed back to Bluetongue Stadium following his stint in Korea Republic with Chunnam Dragons.

Media release, 7 Oct 2013 Central Coast Mariners

Fiji’s Coral Coast Sevens’ champions Red Rock

including a traditional Haka and Maori Hangi Feast available at the event.

The tournament is

offering free passes to children aged 13 and under via their official Facebook page.

Media release, 2 Oct 2013 Craig Morgan, Fitness First Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival

Council partners with Central Coast Academy of Sport yong Council has entered into an agreement with the Central Coast Academy of Sport aimed at helping to develop the next generation of sports stars and promoting a healthy lifestyle for the Shire’s youth.

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Council will outlay $60,000 over the next four years to the Central Coast Academy of Sport in a move which aims to foster sport throughout the Shire.

“This move is as much about promoting an active lifestyle amongst our youth as much as supporting our elite young athletes,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

“We want to be able to play our part to help our elite athletes and by entering into an agreement with the Central Coast Academy of Sport, we anticipate the funding being available to provide our talented young residents with elite coaching.

“However, the agreement will also assist in the promotion

and administration of sporting events and programs aimed to deliver benefits to participants in the Shire, through the Academy.

“I congratulate the Academy of Sport on the job they are doing in not only promoting sport, but also providing a pathway for young athletes to live out their dreams of becoming an elite sports person.”

Central Coast Academy of Sport managing director Mr Ian Robilliard said he was delighted to have secured a four year agreement with Wyong Council.

“In terms of risk management, the ability to secure recurrent funding is paramount in building the strength of the organisation,” Mr Robilliard said.

“The board of the Academy of Sport are delighted that Wyong Shire Council has recognised the work we do for the Central Coast and the important role we play in providing access to opportunity for aspiring sporting champions.

“The Central Coast Academy of Sport provides training scholarships for approximately 350 athletes on an annual basis across 15 sporting disciplines and this funding goes a long way in supporting those people to train locally under the guidance of some of the best coaches we have available.”

Media release, 28 Sep 2013 Wyong Shire Council