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Theme Park to rival Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a tourist attraction

he first designs for the Chinese Cultural Village Theme Park $500 million in a tourism project at Warnervale have now been released, with a giant project very often.”

Council is yet to gold Buddha as the centrepiece of an $80 million ‘Thanksgiving receive a Development Temple’.

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The Temple is one of seven major sections planned for the 15 hectare theme park, expected to open in 2015, with other themed sections being the China City Gate Tang and Song Cultural Academy, Water towns, Panda paradise, Wyong Theatre, and Royal Villa.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton attended the launch of the ‘Thanksgiving

Temple’ in Shanghai on December 28, where the Temple project was officially blessed by Taiwanese Buddhist Monk Abbott Zeng.

“It is incredibly exciting to start seeing the vision for the Theme Park, and I think now that people can see the images, they will start to appreciate the scale of the proposal and what it could mean for our

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Shire,” said Cr Eaton.

“The developers have long been telling us that this Theme Park will be up there with the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in terms of tourist attractions.

“There is no doubt it is unique, being the first time a part of China has been recreated overseas.

“You certainly don’t see an investment of

Application for the Theme Park, but sold the land, which is adjacent to the Warnervale Airport, to the Australian Chinese Theme Park Pty Ltd in 2012 for $10 million.

“This project represents a huge boost to Wyong in terms of tourism and economic development,” said the mayor.

“It will be one of the only major manmade attractions on the

Central Coast and will definitely create new jobs and flow on benefits for local retailers and the hospitality sector.

In-bound Chinese tourism to Australia has been steadily increasing in the past few years, with 700,000 tourists spending over $4 billion in 2012, according to a report by Tourism Australia.

With Chinese tourism growing by an average of 20% each year, Destination NSW’s China Tourism Strategy predicts that the value of Chinese

inbound tourism to NSW will almost double by 2020, becoming NSW’s largest international market in terms of visitor arrivals, visitor nights and expenditure.

“Combined with our plans for a regional airport just across the Freeway from this site, I can see our local economy thriving in the next decade and providing a brighter future for our residents.

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he NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) approved the Rocla sand quarry at Calga on Christmas Eve, just hours before they closed up shop for their holidays.

Railway underpass proposal is open for comment A Development Application for the Rawson Rd Level Crossing Project is currently being advertised with Gosford Council.

It will remain available for public comment until January 31.

The $25 million Rawson Rd Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project, which was put up for public exhibition on December 2, aims to address safety concerns by closing and removing the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd. The project extends from Railway St at the Shoalhaven Dr Underpass to the base of Bulls Hill and includes: improved pedestrian and cycleway connectivity under the railway tracks at Shoalhaven Dr; an upgrade and extension of Nagari Rd from Shoalhaven Dr to a new roundabout south of the railway tracks; new vehicle underpass at the bottom of Bulls Hill under the railway tracks; and a new bridge over Woy Woy Creek at the bottom of Bulls Hill.

The construction of the project would allow the closure and removal of the existing Rawson Rd level crossing and would benefit road and rail users with improved safety and efficiency.

The design is being developed to minimise environmental and local heritage impacts and will incorporate input from the community and other stakeholders.

According to council’s Development Application, the need for the application was triggered due to the encroachment

of the proposed works into the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No 14 – Coastal Wetlands No 947 at the base of Bulls Hill and the western end of Correa Bay, Woy Woy. Council has received a number of submissions One submission expressed concerns regarding further siltation to Correa Bay, stating that the sand bar has been slowly creeping after heavy rain depositing silt from the tip.

“It could be worse from these road works without extra care.

“Apparently the current sand bar doubled in size after Bull’s Hill was constructed during the 1950s.”

Former Gosford Council councillor Ms Lynne Bockholt said she fully supported the proposal in her submission.

“Council held an extensive public consultation process several years ago where many options were listed and discussed, and the option currently on display was the one chosen by the great majority to the community.

“Over 500 people attended the consultation sessions held on two Sundays in the South Woy Woy Progress Hall and the Everglades Country Club.

“The current level crossing is highly dangerous and has been the scene of many major and minor accidents over the years.

“Emergency vehicles are currently unable to access Woy Woy Rd or the Bays area in cases of emergency due to the movement of trains.

“Goods trains are much longer and more frequent than they used to be, therefore the level crossing is closed more often, leading to greater traffic congestion and hold ups for emergency vehicles including ambulances.

“The length and frequency of goods trains will increase over the next few years with the boom in coal exports as well as rail being seen as a viable alternative to road transport as road costs increase.

“The level crossing is closed for longer periods now as the railways seem to have a policy which sees the level crossing remain closed when a train has passed and another is due within four or five minutes.

“I have sat and waited for a second train to pass for many minutes on many occasions.

“This would also affect emergency vehicles in cases of fire and accidents.

“The current underpass under the railway line is well past its use by date and taller vehicles can become stuck, thus leading to further traffic congestion.

“An underpass, as contained in the development application, is the best option to eliminate unsatisfactory level crossing and the underpass in one fell swoop.

“There is little to no damage to the environment of national park with this option,” said Ms Bockholt.

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Council keeps quiet on asbestos ‘spill’ Gosford Council has admitted it has taken more than three weeks to inform Woy Woy residents of a “spill” of asbestos in their area.

Corrugated asbestos roofing was found lying in Veron Rd and Hillview St, Woy Woy, on Sunday, December 22.

However, residents were not told of the spill until Tuesday, January 14, as the clean-up of asbestos continued.

Local resident Mr Jim Morrison, who reported the spill to police on December 22, said the NSW Fire Brigade had been out a number of times to clean it up.

He said the NSW Fire Brigade picked up all of the bigger pieces and hosed the rest onto the verge.

“The Fire Brigade did what I would call three partial clean-ups,” said Mr Morrison.

He said they visited the site on December 22, 24 and 27.

“I don’t believe that anyone in the street or affected areas had been notified by council about the problem until we received a letterbox drop on Tuesday, January 14.”

Gosford Council’s director environment and planning Ms Danielle Dickson told Peninsula News that the council had the area independently tested and, following on from the initial clean up, affected residents were advised of the spill on Tuesday, January 14.

Mr Morrison said that despite the initial clean-ups, cars were still driving over pieces of asbestos and breaking it up.

However, Ms Dickson denied this, saying the asbestos was in a bonded state and could not be broken down as a result of traffic impacts.

Ms Dickson said: “The NSW Fire Brigade carried out the initial cleanup which was believed to have resolved the issue, however, testing confirmed further cleanup was required, which council is continuing to undertake until the site is fully cleaned.

“Once council received test results confirming the substance at the site was asbestos and determined the nature and scope of the illegal dumping, formal notification was provided to residents to advise them of council’s actions regarding cleanup of the site.

“The time taken to clean up the site has been due to the factors outlined above, as well as the engagement of specialist contractors to undertake the work required, once test results were received,” said Ms Dickson.

The contractor was continuing to clean-up the area last Friday, January 17.

According to Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park general manager Ms Tassin Barnard, the NSW PAC said they considered the quarry’s impact on water, endangered animals, plants and ecosystems, the Aboriginal cultural landscape and ecotourism, and were happy to allow the quarry to proceed anyway.

“They have declined a small part of the proposed operation, but approved the rest,” said Ms Barnard.

Ms Barnard said that the Planning Department had completely disregarded Walkabout Park’s submissions that detailed the risks to Walkabout Park’s operations, including a $10 million new Gondwana Safari Park that would bring 90 new jobs to the Central Coast.

“They think we will just have a good cry and then all get back in our boxes.

“Well that’s not the way it’s going to work this time.

“We have 28 days to appeal the decision and take it to the Land and Environment Court, and we will.

“We have taken legal advice and are confident that the PAC’s decision will not stand up to legal scrutiny.

“We understand the time and the financial risks involved but we are sick of the NSW Planning Department acting like it is above the law; it is not.

“It is time that the community took them on to show them that they are as much bound by the law as the rest of us,” said Ms Barnard.

The planning process allows for a Land and Environment Court appeal within 28 days of a decision being made.

“The PAC conveniently made their decision on December 23, and published it on December 24.

“With the PAC closed until January 13, the Environmental Defender’s Office closed until January 6, politicians and lawyers all away on their Christmas breaks, and the community wanting to spend time with their families, the deadline of January 20 for launching an appeal is barely possible.

“The NSW Planning Department has destroyed three of the last seven Christmases.

“Rocla’s original Development Application in

2009, then their Preferred Project Plan in 2012, both hundreds of pages long, were released for community comment just before Christmas.

“Doing this yet again smacks of bully tactics or, at the very least, complete disregard for the rights of the community,” said Ms Barnard.

A PAC community meeting was held on November 18 which saw over 200 people attend and heard 33 registered speakers present concerns or opposition to the expansion of the quarry.

Our Land Our Water Our Future Inc (OLOWOF) president Mr Paul Robert Burton said if the expansion was approved, the state government would be effectively declaring a civil rights war on its own community.

“What is the benefit to the Central Coast Community?”

Mr Burton asked.

“This decision will have a

massive impact on so many people.

“Under the previous Labor government, the planning system related to resources in NSW was dysfunctional and heavily favoured the resource sector; the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has now shown it was corrupt as well.

“The current Coalition government that was elected on its promise to rectify this situation has continued to use and expand on this same discredited planning system.

“The PAC’s own information about the quarry expansion is a bucket full of holes with many unanswered questions and incorrect information about water allocation licenses.

“Rocla’s own statement of ‘a most thorough investigation by competent people’, will most certainly be challenged,” claimed Mr Burton.

Following on the back of a merit appeal from the

groups that submitted to the PAC, OLOWOF will also be lodging a court case against the existing quarry.

“In matters like these, we have a legal system to determine the truth and I am convinced there are significant issues with Rocla, the NSW Office of Water (NOW) and the state government,” claimed Mr Burton.

“As a united community we cannot believe this appalling situation and we have been forced to initiate a massive community campaign.

“We know this may be a long hard battle but we are determined to fight for what is right and true and we will win.

“We ask that local current Liberal representative Chris Holstein either step up and help the community he was elected to represent or resign from his position.

“We also ask that all Central Coast political representatives from all parties actually represent those communities they were elected to represent.

“Our political system has failed the people and we have had enough.

‘Not one local MP came to the original PAC meeting about a massive sand quarry that destroys far more than it creates.

“If our elected representatives will not help, then the community will have to do their job for them.”

Mr Burton announced that Camp Quoll was established on New Years’ Eve as an educational facility and peaceful direct action site in the vicinity of the Rocla Calga quarry.

Community groups who

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have established Camp Quoll, named after one ne of the threatened species known to inhabit the areaa of the proposed quarry expansion, pansion, are working in close contact with the police and nd other social services in thiss matter and plan to use thee highest principles of Peaceful ul Direct Action (PDA).

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Temple’ in Shanghai on December 28, where the Temple project was officially blessed by Taiwanese Buddhist Monk Abbott Zeng.

“It is incredibly exciting to start seeing the vision for the Theme Park, and I think now that people can see the images, they will start to appreciate the scale of the proposal and what it could mean for our

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Shire,” said Cr Eaton.

“The developers have long been telling us that this Theme Park will be up there with the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in terms of tourist attractions.

“There is no doubt it is unique, being the first time a part of China has been recreated overseas.

“You certainly don’t see an investment of

Application for the Theme Park, but sold the land, which is adjacent to the Warnervale Airport, to the Australian Chinese Theme Park Pty Ltd in 2012 for $10 million.

“This project represents a huge boost to Wyong in terms of tourism and economic development,” said the mayor.

“It will be one of the only major manmade attractions on the

hospitality sector.

In-bound Chinese tourism to Australia has been steadily increasing in the past few years, with 700,000 tourists spending over $4 billion in 2012, according to a report by Tourism Australia.

With Chinese tourism growing by an average of 20% each year, Destination NSW’s China Tourism Strategy predicts that the value of Chinese

market in terms of visitor arrivals, visitor nights and expenditure.

“Combined with our plans for a regional airport just across the Freeway from this site, I can see our local economy thriving in the next decade and providing a brighter future for our residents.

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Environment is not worse off under the new LEP yong Council has admitted its disappointment at the claims of a local group who believe the environment is worse off under the new Wyong Local Environmental Plan (LEP).

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“The fact is, our LEP and recent efforts to improve the environment will result in improved lake quality and protection of waterfront land around the Lakes,” council’s director of infrastructure and operations Mr Greg McDonald said.

“The water quality improvements seen in recent years are set to continue to improve as council spends a record amount of funding on lake improvement works in the next four years.”

Council’s new LEP

balances the environment with sustainable growth that protects local lifestyles.

While some zone names have been changed to match the new state wide zone naming standards (Standard Instrument LEP), this does not mean the conditions for these zones have changed.

“No industrialisation in the north Wyong region is proposed by way of additional industrially zoned land,” mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

“All industrial zoned land identified in the previous LEP has simply been converted to the equivalent industrial zone under the Standard Instrument LEP. “While no land has been rezoned, there has been extra flexibility in uses.

“However, even with business zones designed to create much needed employment, 70% of the Shire remains untouched natural areas.

“A specific objective of the clauses in the adopted

LEP consultation process flawed he Community Environment Network (CEN) has responded to claims by Wyong Council that the new LEP, which covers planning and development in the Shire, is “perfect” and “balanced.”

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During 2013, council undertook a staff restructure which eliminated the Environment Department and placed these responsibilities in the planning section.

Senior and experienced staff lost their jobs and environmental assessments were handed over to planners.

During the LEP consultation process, which ended in May, suggestions and requests by the community for improvements were ignored while requests by developers for changes were endorsed and fast tracked for up to six months after the LEP consultation closed.

CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said: “The

facts are that the LEP cannot be balanced when there is no environment department to provide advice and 400 parcels of Community Land are reclassified.”

“The LEP will not protect Tuggerah Lakes, council are routinely approving developments which will cause large scale clearing, and pollution of the lakes will follow.”

Over the past few years, the Tuggerah Lakes Restoration program has spent $20 million in federal funds to restore the health of the lakes.

This funding finished in July 2013 and since then the council has embarked on a strategy which reduces catchment management and instead

focuses on lawns, weed harvesting and silt traps on the lake.

“The claims of perfection are also ridiculous.

“As an example; the independent facilitator (P Walshe) employed by council recommended that 240 ha of Community Land containing foreshores, wetlands, threatened species and endangered ecological communities not be reclassified,” said Mr Asquith.

“This recommendation was ignored.

“How can the lake be protected if you don’t protect wetlands?”

Media release, 13 Jan 2014 John Asquith, CEN

LEP is to “preserve the amenity of the area, including biodiversity values, through the preservation of trees and vegetation”.

The proposed reclassification of Council owned properties from ‘Community’ to ‘Operational’ land allows council to make better use of public land for the community.

“No community land such as foreshores or parks is at risk of passing out of community hands, while three-quarters of these reclassifications are for land that is already listed as operational land, such as road and drainage reserves, to correct historical inaccuracies.

“The remaining quarter will allow Council to lease or develop land that could better perform for the ratepayers, to either reduce maintenance costs or create income, such as two vacant blocks in an Industrial Park at North Wyong.

“The LEP strikes the perfect balance between employment generation into the future to cater for our fast growing community, and preservation of our wonderful natural environment,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

In addition to the

LEP’s clauses to protect our natural environment, Council is continuing with its efforts to improve our Lakes.

“What we all do impacts on the estuary and we need all levels of Government and the community working together so we can protect it,” Mr McDonald said.

Over the past two years, council has completed a wide range of works on the lakes in partnership with all stakeholders, including the rehabilitation of 32.5km of stream banks in priority locations within the catchments to reduce the sediment and nutrient input into the lakes; engagement with 3,278 volunteers and 42 community organisations in the delivery of actions directly benefiting Tuggerah Lakes; rehabilitation of 37.5 hectares of saltmarsh around the lake foreshore; worked with 306 private land managers to improve their knowledge and skills in natural resource management; ongoing maintenance of 218 gross pollutant traps and 29 artificial wetlands designed to remove pollutants from stormwater prior to entering the lakes; construction of 12 new

stormwater quality improvement devices; and the removal of 5,800m3 of dead seagrass and microalgae (wrack) from the near shore zone adjacent to recreational areas last year which would otherwise have decomposed and formed organic black ooze.

Actions proposed for the remainder of 20132014 include: the renewal or upgrade of nine priority gross pollutant traps; an increased gross pollutant trap maintenance regime; further catchment protection works; increased wrack harvesting in both location and volume; and a number of foreshore improvements to key recreational areas to encourage community interaction with our lakes.

“Our current four year delivery plan allocates significant funding for similar lake management actions until 2017,” Mr McDonald said.

“We will continue to work with the State and Federal Governments, our community and other stakeholders to ensure a sustainable future for our Tuggerah Lakes Estuary.”

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yong Council rangers are shocked by the recent discovery of a huge amount of illegally dumped waste in Bonny Bay Way, Gwandalan.

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Council’s senior environmental health officer Mr Jon Scorgie said offenders can face a $1,500 on-the-spot fine for individuals or $5,000 for businesses, plus expensive clean-up costs.

Fines can be as much as $1 million if the matter goes to court.

“Illegal dumping costs our community more than just dollars, it also creates serious environmental and health risks in our bushland,” said Mr Scorgie.

“We know where the key hotspots are and we have put in place deterrents for illegal dumping such as surveillance cameras, signage, fencing and bollards.

“Clearly Bonny Bay Way will be added to our hotspot list.”

Council’s senior project officer for waste Mr Michael Neville inspected the site and said he was appalled at what he saw.

“It blew me away the sheer scale of it – there was so much waste spread over a wide area,” said Mr Neville.

“The annoying part is that a lot of the waste, such as paper,

brochures, bottles, cans and tins could have been disposed of in the yellow lid recycling bin which council picks up every fortnight – it didn’t need to be dumped at all.

“Residents are entitled to six free kerbside collections a year and you can order an extra collection of your bin – so there is really no excuse to dump your rubbish.”

It is estimated that the ‘whole of council’ costs to manage illegal dumping are around $350,000 per annum.

Council investigates and coordinates the clean-up of around 500 illegal dumps a year.

Council is keen to hear from anyone who may know who dumped the rubbish in Bonny Bay Way. “We will not tolerate

illegal dumping in Wyong Shire,” said Mr Scorgie.

“All offences are treated as a very high priority and we will pursue all avenues to identify the offenders.

“I strongly encourage anyone who has information on illegal dumping to call council on 4350 5555 as soon as possible.”

Rubbish can also be dropped off all year round at Council’s Buttonderry Waste Management Facility and, while fees apply for certain waste, e-waste items such as TVs and computers as well as car batteries, engine oil and other household recycling can be dropped off for free.

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Council was told last Tuesday that the group had repeatedly been late in supplying audited accounts, despite several requests to supply them.

The council’s director economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings said that the council had not received audited accounts for 2012-13 nor any reports on the performance measures which were required under the grant condtions.

Attempts to meet with the group had also failed.

Ms Worthy-Jennings said the delays in receiving information and the inability to meet with the organisation’s executive raised some concern regarding viability and capacity to complete the

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A number of outdoor activities for children aged five to 12 will be held in Brisbane Water National Park and Bouddi National Park throughout January as part of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s school holiday program.

Emely Epis, Indiana Turnbull and Sahri Romeyn with their sweets

Mary Mac’s Place holds Christmas lunch celebration Mary Mac’s Place celebrated Christmas with over 180 people attending its lunchtime Christmas celebration on Friday, December 20.

Business group may have to repay $35,000 The Ettalong Beach Business Group may have to repay almost $35,000 grant money if it cannot convince Gosford Council that it has the ability and capacity to manage grants totalling $75,000.

projects planned and expend Council grant funds for the benefit of the Ettalong Town Centre and the community.

The council has decided it will not provide any further funding to the Group and will require repayment of the current total equity in the account if the Group cannot provide satisfactory information.

The Group will have until February 1 to provide clear evidence of its ability and capacity to meet all requirements under Council’s grant policy and its business plan, or repayment would be required.

The Ettalong Beach Business Group won the grant when Council endorsed the provision of seed funding in April 2010.

Council would pay $25,000 a year for three years, subject to the provision of audited accounts and approved business plans which measure progress against agreed key performance indicators.

Council at its meeting on July

3, last year, received a progress report and noted the Ettalong plan review dated October 2011.

At that time Council had received unaudited accounts for 2011-12.

In May, Gosford Council’s director economic and community development Ms Colleen WorthyJennings wrote to the Group requesting the submission of audited accounts for 2011-12 and a revised business plan.

After repeated requests, the audited accounts 2011-12 dated August 14, 2013, were received on September 5 along with a Reviewed Business Plan dated August 2013.

The revised business plan provided an update on all projects originally planned and indicated that many of the projects had been delayed, some due to the foreshore improvements and others subject to ongoing negotiation with agencies including RMS and Council.

The projects completed were

the purchase and placement of flags on council provided poles and the website, which has had some development but it is indicated further work is to be undertaken.

A review of all financial reports 2010-11, 20011-12 and 2012-13 (unaudited) showed the principal income was from grants (mainly Council $50,000) and the Ettalong Beach Festival.

Correspondingly, expenditure has been principally on the Festival with approximately $5000 in total spent on the specific projects flags and website in 2012-13.

Income from membership appeared to be declining, $970 in 2010-2011 and $200 in 2012-13.

According to the report to council

by Ms Worthy-Jennings, while council recognised the value of the members and their contributions to Ettalong, the business group must meet the criteria to receive annual funding of $25,000 per annum for three years.

To satisfy the requirements of council’s policy, it must present

a business plan each year that sets out anticipated activities for the year ahead, with agreed short term targets and key performance indicators; the extent to which KPIs have been achieved will influence future support by Council and within three months of the end of the financial year, the group must produce an audited set of accounts.

The revised Ettalong plan indicated a total anticipated expenditure of $74,820 with a current total equity of $34,236.20 in the unaudited 2012-13 accounts.

Since the receipt of the revised plan and accounts, attempts had been made by council to meet with the business group executive.

A meeting was arranged for December 5 but then cancelled by the group on that day and at the time of writing, Ms WorthyJennings said no further contact had been received.

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Home destroyed by fire About 1:20am, Daniel Bruns, the occupant of the house awoke to the sound of the fire alarm with the rear of the house engulfed in flames.

The house was evacuated and fire brigade called.

Upon police attendance, the entire house was alight.

Fire brigade extinguished the fire and identified the ignition point to be a lounge at the rear of the house.

Mr Bruns, who was in the house at the time, along with his girlfriend said it was all completely accidental.

“I woke up frantic and knew something was wrong.

“I grabbed my girlfriend out of bed; she was like a 1kg weight I had that much adrenalin.

“We got out and we are very lucky but we lost everything except the clothes we were wearing to bed.”

Mr Bruns said he also lost his best mate, a $3000 Solomon Island collector’s parrot who was lost in the fire, along with his cat.

“We’ve got to start fresh and hopefully 2014’s a better year,” said Mr Bruns.

“There’s been a lot of generosity from around the community, especially Umina and the Peninsula itself.”

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“Many residents from the Peninsula and further afield enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch of ham, turkey, chicken, salads and all the usual Christmas trimmings,” said Mary Mac’s Place project officer Ms Christine Burge.

“Santa Claus attended the lunch and all children left with a gift, due to generous donations of toys from members of our community.

“The atmosphere at the celebration was very warm and relaxed with volunteers and our companions all enjoying the day.

“We are fortunate to live in such a generous community with so many individuals and groups thinking of others at this time of the year.

“Donations for this year’s Christmas celebration came from all areas of our community.

“Many individuals dropped off hams and dry goods for hampers after they had done their shopping,” said Ms Burge.

Members of the Mongols Motor Cycle Club delivered desserts for the luncheon and wished those attending a Merry Christmas.

The members of the club said that coming to Mary Mac’s Place was a reality check for those becoming complacent with their lives and the day-to-day things so many take for granted.

On Tuesday, December 24, Mary Mac’s distributed hampers to those who attended for lunch.

“In another example of our community thinking of others, children from the Avoca Beach Art Markets distributed sweets they had made to all those who attended,” said Ms Burge.

Mary Mac’s Place is located at 100 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, and is an initiative of the St John the Baptist Parish at Woy Woy and supported by CatholicCare and local businesses, clubs and individuals.

If you can donate or assist by volunteering please ring Christine at Mary Mac’s Place on 4341 0584.

Media release, 24 Dec 2013 Christine Burge, Mary Mac’s Place

National Parks and Wildlife Service community relations officer Ms Susan Davis said that children can find out all about the coastline, discover the magic of the bush and learn about Aboriginal bush tucker on these activities.

“We are very excited about our action-packed WilderQuest summer program with activities to be held in in Bouddi and Brisbane Water National Parks and Munmorah State Conservation Area throughout January.

“WilderQuest is designed for kids aged five to 12 years and is supported by an iPad app. and online games, and encourages kids to combine outdoor exploration with technology,” said Ms Davis.

There are five different WilderQuest activities which will be running over the school holidays in

the Gosford LGA. The Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt will be held in Bouddi National Park on January, 10, 15 and 24 while the Special Waterbugs Detectives will be held in Brisbane Water National Park on January 9 and 21.

Kids Beachcombing, art and craft will be held in Bouddi National Park on January 14 and 20, the Enchanted Forest will be also be held in Bouddi National Park on January 15 and the Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Tools will be held in Brisbane Water National Park on January 8, 17 and 22.

Another activity for children is the Sounds of Summer on January 11 where they can explore the world of cicadas in Bouddi National Park.

Cost is $15 per child with a discount for more children with the same adult.

The meeting place will be given on booking, which can be made by phoning 4320 4205 by 12pm the day before.

Email, 23 Dec 2013 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Eight people rescued on the water Eight people were able to return home safely thanks to the help provided by the volunteers from Marine Rescue Central Coast on Sunday, December 22.

The volunteers responded to a call for help at around 10am from a five metre Halverson ski boat with an electrical fault in Waterfall Bay with four people on board.

Marine Rescue skipper Roger

Palmer and his crew on rescue boat Central Coast 21 provided a battery to enable a jump-start but this proved unsuccessful, so the disabled vessel was towed to the ramp at Lions Park, Woy Woy. The Radio Room at Point Clare Base received a call at around 2pm from a 4.85m half-cabin runabout with a mechanical problem near The Rip Bridge.

There were four people on board and the owner sought

assistance to return to the boat ramp in Erina Creek.

Marine Rescue skipper Bob White and his crew on rescue boat Central Coast 21 towed the vessel to Caroline Bay where it was passed on to the smaller Central Coast 12 to complete the tow under the Punt Bridge and the shallow waters in Erina Creek.

Media release, 22 Dec 2013 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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Railway underpass proposal is open for comment A Development Application for the Rawson Rd Level Crossing Project is currently being advertised with Gosford Council.

It will remain available for public comment until January 31.

The $25 million Rawson Rd Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project, which was put up for public exhibition on December 2, aims to address safety concerns by closing and removing the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd. The project extends from Railway St at the Shoalhaven Dr Underpass to the base of Bulls Hill and includes: improved pedestrian and cycleway connectivity under the railway tracks at Shoalhaven Dr; an upgrade and extension of Nagari Rd from Shoalhaven Dr to a new roundabout south of the railway tracks; new vehicle underpass at the bottom of Bulls Hill under the railway tracks; and a new bridge over Woy Woy Creek at the bottom of Bulls Hill.

The construction of the project would allow the closure and removal of the existing Rawson Rd level crossing and would benefit road and rail users with improved safety and efficiency.

The design is being developed to minimise environmental and local heritage impacts and will incorporate input from the community and other stakeholders.

According to council’s Development Application, the need for the application was triggered due to the encroachment

of the proposed works into the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No 14 – Coastal Wetlands No 947 at the base of Bulls Hill and the western end of Correa Bay, Woy Woy. Council has received a number of submissions One submission expressed concerns regarding further siltation to Correa Bay, stating that the sand bar has been slowly creeping after heavy rain depositing silt from the tip.

“It could be worse from these road works without extra care.

“Apparently the current sand bar doubled in size after Bull’s Hill was constructed during the 1950s.”

Former Gosford Council councillor Ms Lynne Bockholt said she fully supported the proposal in her submission.

“Council held an extensive public consultation process several years ago where many options were listed and discussed, and the option currently on display was the one chosen by the great majority to the community.

“Over 500 people attended the consultation sessions held on two Sundays in the South Woy Woy Progress Hall and the Everglades Country Club.

“The current level crossing is highly dangerous and has been the scene of many major and minor accidents over the years.

“Emergency vehicles are currently unable to access Woy Woy Rd or the Bays area in cases of emergency due to the movement of trains.

“Goods trains are much longer and more frequent than they used to be, therefore the level crossing is closed more often, leading to greater traffic congestion and hold ups for emergency vehicles including ambulances.

“The length and frequency of goods trains will increase over the next few years with the boom in coal exports as well as rail being seen as a viable alternative to road transport as road costs increase.

“The level crossing is closed for longer periods now as the railways seem to have a policy which sees the level crossing remain closed when a train has passed and another is due within four or five minutes.

“I have sat and waited for a second train to pass for many minutes on many occasions.

“This would also affect emergency vehicles in cases of fire and accidents.

“The current underpass under the railway line is well past its use by date and taller vehicles can become stuck, thus leading to further traffic congestion.

“An underpass, as contained in the development application, is the best option to eliminate unsatisfactory level crossing and the underpass in one fell swoop.

“There is little to no damage to the environment of national park with this option,” said Ms Bockholt.

Website, 17 Jan 2014 DA submissions, Gosford Council

Council keeps quiet on asbestos ‘spill’ Gosford Council has admitted it has taken more than three weeks to inform Woy Woy residents of a “spill” of asbestos in their area.

Corrugated asbestos roofing was found lying in Veron Rd and Hillview St, Woy Woy, on Sunday, December 22.

However, residents were not told of the spill until Tuesday, January 14, as the clean-up of asbestos continued.

Local resident Mr Jim Morrison, who reported the spill to police on December 22, said the NSW Fire Brigade had been out a number of times to clean it up.

He said the NSW Fire Brigade picked up all of the bigger pieces and hosed the rest onto the verge.

“The Fire Brigade did what I would call three partial clean-ups,” said Mr Morrison.

He said they visited the site on December 22, 24 and 27.

“I don’t believe that anyone in the street or affected areas had been notified by council about the problem until we received a letterbox drop on Tuesday, January 14.”

Gosford Council’s director environment and planning Ms Danielle Dickson told Peninsula News that the council had the area independently tested and, following on from the initial clean up, affected residents were advised of the spill on Tuesday, January 14.

Mr Morrison said that despite the initial clean-ups, cars were still driving over pieces of asbestos and breaking it up.

However, Ms Dickson denied this, saying the asbestos was in a bonded state and could not be broken down as a result of traffic impacts.

Ms Dickson said: “The NSW Fire Brigade carried out the initial cleanup which was believed to have resolved the issue, however, testing confirmed further cleanup was required, which council is continuing to undertake until the site is fully cleaned.

“Once council received test results confirming the substance at the site was asbestos and determined the nature and scope of the illegal dumping, formal notification was provided to residents to advise them of council’s actions regarding cleanup of the site.

“The time taken to clean up the site has been due to the factors outlined above, as well as the engagement of specialist contractors to undertake the work required, once test results were received,” said Ms Dickson.

The contractor was continuing to clean-up the area last Friday, January 17.

Kaitlin Watts, 17 Jan 2014 Interviewee: Jim Morrison, Woy Woy Media statement, 17 Jan 2014 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council

ountaindale resident Heidi Mackey has been crowned Australia’s very own SuperMum for 2013 by Protect-A-Bed.

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The mother of five was nominated by her close friend Anna Marie.

Heidi has triplets, a fostered son who suffers from autism and also looks after a large number of animals in need.

In addition to all of this, she is the bookkeeper for her husband’s business.

However, what truly clinched the SuperMum title for Heidi was when she took in Anna Marie’s four children after Anna was suddenly admitted to hospital.

On learning that she had been crowned the inaugural Protect-A-

Bed SuperMum, Heidi said: “As a mum I don’t expect to be rewarded for the work I do, but to be named Australia’s Own SuperMum is such an honour.”

“I am so thankful to my friend Anna Marie for nominating me and to my family who I love very much.”

Protect-A-Bed chairman Mr Ken Smith said choosing just one lady from the seven state finalists was incredibly hard.

“Each finalist is amazing and inspiring in her own right.

“Our winner Heidi stood out because she captures the spirit of the everyday Australian mother who goes above and beyond for her family, friends and community.”

Having been crowned Australia’s Own SuperMum, Heidi has won a $5,000 family holiday to the Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast, with Anna Marie also winning a $5,000 holiday.

Media Release, 13 Jan 2014 Isobel Loschiavo, ProtectA-Bed

Council allocates grants totaling $38,000 yong Council has noted the allocation of a range of community assistance grants.

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A total of $38,071 was allocated to three recipients under the Community Matching Fund program, including $21,586 to the Manno Men’s Shed for the preparation and construction of a Men’s Shed at Mannering Park, and $16,485 for the Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct for a disability beach access way at Lakes Beach.

A total of $4,712 was allocated to Fusion Central Coast for media and communication skills workshops under the Community Benefit Grants Program.

A total of $1,000 was allocated to one recipient under the Sport and Cultural Sponsorship Program, for participation in the Top Grom Skateboarding World Championship.

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ANZAC Glenning Valley, Berkeley Vale, Centenary Chittaway Bay, Killarney Vale, Long Committee seeks Jetty and Tumbi Umbi all on NBN hit list submissions ederal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara met with the Dobell Electorate ANZAC Centenary Committee on Monday, January 13, as local community groups prepare to mark the Centenary of ANZAC in 2015.

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The Dobell Electorate ANZAC Centenary Committee consists of representatives from exservice organisations, the local chamber of commerce, historical groups and the Citizen of the Year.

“It is important that the local community has input into how we mark this special occasion, we have already seen some impressive applications that include the broader community,” Ms McNamara said.

“The ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program will assist and encourage our local community to undertake their own ANZAC Centenary projects that commemorate the service of Australian servicemen and women in the First World War.” The Entrance-Long Jetty RSL Sub-Branch president Mr Allan Fletcher OAM said that feedback from the community assisted in the development of their plans for 2015 where they expect a record attendance at the Dawn Service.

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Toukley RSL SubBranch president Mr Bob Wilson said that they are very proud and humbled when they see the effort that students take to make ANZAC services educational and respectful.

“We are hoping that through this program, our Sub-Branch can place at each of the schools a lasting memorial to serve as a daily reminder of the sacrifices that the ANZACs and servicemen and women, of all conflicts, made in order to give us the freedom that we enjoy today,” Mr Wilson said.

The ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program is a key element of the Australian Government’s ANZAC Centenary program through which funding of up to $125,000 will be made available in each Federal Electorate to support projects.

Applications can be submitted by community and ex-service organisations; schools and other educational institutions; museums and cultural institutions; local government authorities; and other non-profit community organisations.

Media release, 14 Jan 2014 Luke Nayna, Office of Karen McNamara MP

In addition to the area he National Broadband Network is now up and running in where the NBN is newly Wyong Shire.

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The network runs past around 2,500 homes and businesses in parts of Glenning Valley and Berkley Vale in an area bordered by Glenning Rd, Anderson Rd, Lakedge Ave and Berkley Rd. The vast majority are now able to order a service over the NBN so they can start experiencing the benefits of fast broadband.

Wyong Shire mayor Cr Doug Eaton welcomed the news the NBN has arrived in Long Jetty and the potential benefits that it will bring.

“The availability of the NBN will unlock new opportunities for our Shire’s businesses and could help stimulate much needed local employment opportunities,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“We will continue to watch the rollout across the Shire with interest particularly for important employment growth areas like the Tuggerah Business Park.”

Eligible residents can sign up to a range of competitively-priced NBN packages from phone and internet service providers.

They have until May 2015 to make the move.

That’s when existing landline phone, ADSL internet and Telstra cable internet services will be switched off in the area and no longer work.

Special equipment, such as medical and security alarms which operate over the landline, may also need to be replaced or upgraded.

According to NBN Co spokesperson Mr Darren Rudd: “People in Wyong Shire join the growing number of families and businesses across Australia that are already enjoying the benefits better broadband can bring, including having all the family online at once, high-quality video calls and fast movie downloads and streaming TV.”

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“Even residents who don’t use the internet will still need to switch to the NBN if they want to keep using their landline home phone.

“Simply call your preferred phone or internet provider,” Mr Rudd said.

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Wrack off a success at Canton Beach

Heavy suspended pipe repair presented challenges large crane was used to repair a water main on Wyong Rd, Chittaway Point, on Wednesday, January 15.

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Council’s weed yong Council’s work to remove dead seagrass (wrack) and harvester was removed algae accumulated at Canton Beach has received a number of compliments from the community during the holiday season. to undergo a make-over

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In response to the large accumulation of wrack at the location, council undertook an intensive collection program along the Canton Beach near shore in August and early September last year.

As a result of this program, the sandy lake bed is far more noticeable and has enhanced the recreational amenity of the area.

“Staff have certainly done a wonderful job at this location and the work hasn’t gone unnoticed

by the community,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“What we observed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period was a marked increase in the use of the Canton Beach foreshore reserve by the community, in relation to the corresponding period over previous years.

“We have a number of plans for this area and preliminary design works are underway on a project to re-profile the existing artificial shoreline along

Canton Beach.

“This will result in a more natural slope which will further prevent the accumulation of wrack in the near shore zone and further improve the overall community amenity.

“Staff have obtained the necessary approvals from NSW Fisheries to complete this work, which has been included in the draft 2014-15 capital works budget using Federal Government funding.”

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Since August, a total amount of 730 tonnes of wrack was removed from the Lakes and taken to Council’s Buttonderry Waste Management Facility.

The weed harvester was relaunched midDecember and is now operating at the southern end of Tuggerah Lake.

“In addition to wrack being collected by our staff, we have engaged a contractor to enhance and complement these efforts,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“While our staff are currently focusing their efforts on Tuggerah Lake, the contractor will be undertaking the majority of their work in Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah over the next month.

“We are committed to ensuring the continued high yield removal of the wrack from our Lakes, which has proved extremely successful and is clearly starting to make a difference.”

Last year, Council removed a total of 5,800m3 of wrack from the near shore zone adjacent to recreational areas which would have otherwise decomposed in the lake affecting water quality and contributed to the formation of organic black ooze.

Council aims to increase the wrack harvesting locations, and volume, during 2014.

Media release, 14 Jan 2014 Wyong Council Media

Wyong Council’s water and sewer engineer Mr David Davies said the 40 tonne crane helped staff repair a leaking water main in the suspended pipe crossing Ourimbah Creek at Lees Bridge.

Mr Davies said the crane was used to lift the pipe while the staff repaired the main and replaced a gasket.

Motorists driving along Wyong Rd in the morning were able to see the work in progress as the 60m beam towered over homes and shops in the area.

Mr Davies said the leak had provided Council staff with some unique challenges as they worked to stop the leak and repair the main.

“The pipe is large,

heavy and suspended across the creek, which presented us with a number of challenges for its repair,” said Mr Davies.

“In addition, the major gas supply line for the area is also located here, so we had to make sure we were not going to cause any damage when excavating around the pipes.

“Once we had covered these issues we had to work out how to lift a large, 600mm steel pipe a relatively tiny 6mm to enable us to replace a gasket at a join in the pipework, that’s when the staff suggested the crane.”

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New bridge over Tumbi Creek at Berkeley Vale

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yong Shire Council will start work on Tuesday, January 28, on improving a section of shared pathway at Berkeley Vale.

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The shared pathway network along the lake foreshore is for the use of the whole community and the bridge over Tumbi Creek is an important link in joining the two pathways.

The existing timber bridge is nearing the end of its life and must be replaced with a more robust structure that can be easily maintained and meets current standards.

As a result, a portion of the shared pathway, including the boat ramp on the Peninsula, will be closed from Tuesday, January 28.

“That is the day the job will be handed over to our contractor Fleetwood Urban,” Council’s manager of contract and project management Mr Rob Fulcher said.

“As a result, detours will be in place on the eastern side opposite the end of Adelaide St, and on the western side.

“This will ensure the safety of residents while work is being undertaken, particularly in preparation for piling works which are expected to start in mid-February.

“On the day the new bridge will be installed,

contractors will use a 250 tonne crane to put the bridge pieces in place from the Peninsula, lifting them over the natural bush land.

“Providing all goes to plan, we expect the site to be handed back to council in mid-May in order to complete the bridge approaches and revegetate the area.”

It is expected that the new bridge will be officially opened in July.

The $950,000 bridge replacement has been made possible through the additional funds raised by the Special Rate Variation from July 1, last year.

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“This is one of the most important documents for Local Government in NSW and the reports are generally welcomed, as they recommend increased flexibility in council operations and some pruning of red tape, although they could have gone further,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“We will need time to consider the recommendations, and consult with our community on some of the changes suggested.

“The fact is, councils are no longer simply in the business of rates, roads, and rubbish.

“We need a local government system that is equipped to cope with current and future pressures, but given the March 7 deadline for councils to respond, this can’t be achieved by imposing unfair consultation deadlines on the very sector we are trying to improve,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Mayor Cr Eaton said that despite the unreasonable deadlines imposed to respond, some of the positive recommendations centred on financing, easing of rate capping and a continuation of a low interest loans subsidy program.

“There are some modest reforms to the rating systems proposed which will remove some exemptions and allow a more equitable rating framework,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“The enhancement by a State backed Council

loan body will also reduce the interest paid

by Councils on loans, which are necessary to fund vital infrastructure in communities.

“Grant funding will also be redistributed away from rich councils to poorer councils, which is significant for Wyong Shire.

“There is also more flexibility proposed in procurement and dealing with Council land.”

Mayor Cr Eaton noted council had already undertaken many of the reform proposals highlighted in the report, particularly those relating to financial sustainability and governance.

“One thing we particularly support is the water and sewerage functions remaining under council’s direct control and not under a separate entity,” the mayor said.

The panel has recommended the merging of both Central Coast councils, although the State Government has reiterated it is committed to not forcing any Council mergers.

Council is also supportive of the suggested Lake Macquarie area being transferred to Wyong Council, particularly Wyee which can be better supported in terms of water and sewer services.

“Our position on establishing a large Central Coast Regional Council has always been the same,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“That position is

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“It is noted that the Panel recommends both councils being given a June deadline to respond to the merger recommendations, with the responses going to a body that will make a recommendation to the boundary commission to consider a merger.

“It appears, I believe, a merger decision could be decided upon by the end of 2015.

“As a long-time advocate of a merged Central Coast Council, I personally welcome this part of the report and note it provides examples and evidences of the advantages of scale and regional capacity that would come from such a merger and benefits to the region.

“I see a tremendous advantage for the Central Coast in merging both

in NSW, which will ensure we are a powerful region and able to wield great influence on the State and Federal purse strings, and plan ahead to deliver major projects on a regional basis.

“But, I must stress, this is only my personal view and I will be interested to see what is put forward in opposition to a merger.”

Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said a merger between the two councils was “not the best option for either community” to move forward.

“Gosford and Wyong are different areas each with their own unique needs and demographics,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

“The establishment of one single Central Coast Regional Council would potentially limit the ability of Gosford Council to provide effectively for its residents due the size and nature of the proposed area,” he said.

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Dedicated memorial park now a circus y name is Peter Johnson, a former longtime resident of The Entrance of some 55 years, being born and bred in the area and having family ties here for over a hundred years,

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Upon arrival this Christmas to visit family and friends, I observed the placement of carnivals in the area known as the ‘’reclamation area’’ adjacent to the pelican feeding platform.

My grandfather Arthur McClure was a resident from 1908, a returned light horseman and a former Wyong Shire councillor.

He fought to have this Memorial Park area dedicated as a recreational area for all residents.

During his time he went to great lengths to eradicate sideshows from what was known as the reclamation area and succeeded.

Now an ex-councillor with ulterior motives has turned this area into a circus by the sea.

After visiting the RSL museum and speaking to the persons there and asking their opinion I feel compelled to write a letter to the editor.

The Entrance War Memorial Park officially

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comprises Reserve 64695 for War Memorial and consists of about 11 perches under the trusteeship of Messrs GM Johnston, GP McCallum, A M McClure, KV Deane and KD Edwards, representing the Long Jetty RSL Sub-Branch.

The technical difference between a ‘’dedication’’ and a ‘’reservation’’ is that a dedication is notified after reference to Parliament and, in the same way, any proposal to revoke a “dedication” must be brought before parliament.

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of land for a public purpose is effected by the Minister for Lands without reference to Parliament and likewise he can revoke any such ‘’reservation’’.

In addition, a crown grant may issue for “dedicated” land.

My grandfather fought the good fight to remove carnivals from this area in his term as councillor for Wyong Shire ratepayers and to have it as open space.

Why are these amusement rides now in that place?

Carnival rides were relocated to Picnic Point in the late 60s to 70s, then opposite The Entrance Hotel at great cost to ratepayers, and now they are back where they were removed from in the late 70s.

Why are they back?

Now this year, I observe they are within metres of the memorial.

Email, 21 & 22 Jan 2014 Peter Johnson, Iluka

Letter to the Express Advocate here have now been two letters and two articles sent in by me which have failed to be published in the Central Coast Express Advocate.

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Could the editor the Express Advocate please tell me how this situation can be corrected and my submissions can get publicized in the Express Advocate?

The Express Advocate equivalent in Blacktown and district were delighted to have my articles published every week for 10 years.

Yes my by line and later my photograph

headlined the articles.

They never had to edit the pieces as they were well written in perfect English with short one subject sentences – the way we are taught to write on appropriate courses.

My two articles were about community

achievements in the northern part of the Central Coast.

Is there a policy at the Express Advocate to minimise anything from this area?

At least there is now some competition for the Express Advocate with the Wyong Regional Chronicle.

Email, 23 Jan 2014 Bob Brooks, Doyalson North

Introduction of skydiving activities not recent ne has to seriously question some media releases from Wyong Shire Council.

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Under the heading “Warnervale airport fees under review” (Wyong Chronicle, January 10, Page 6) Council claims to be reviewing the landing fees at Warnervale airport “following the recent introduction of skydiving activities”.

Skydiving activities have been taking place at Warnervale airport for at

least 15 years.

Either Council did not know what was happening at its airport or it is being less than honest about the reasons for its review of fees.

Either of these interpretations highlights

the need for a council governance policy.

Any review being undertaken must involve consultation with those involved before reports are written and councillors start making decisions.

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Main development and environment plans to come into effect he Gosford Local Environment Plan is anticipated to be gazetted by the end of this year and, at that time, the Gosford Development Control Plan will come into effect.

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Council has adopted Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 to include the Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan, with further reports to come back to council on Water Cycle Management, outcomes of the BrownSmart Consulting Car Parking Study and the Coastal Open Space System bonus provisions.

A report will be brought back to council to review the new Development Control Plan controls in mid-2014 after they have been in place for six months.

This report is to include a review of applications that have been lodged to ensure the Development Control Plan is achieving the intent of council and the new Local Environment Plan.

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he Gosford B u s i n e s s Improvement District (GBID) P r o m o t i o n s Committee held its annual Gosford City Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30.

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Entries had been coming in from across the Central Coast in the lead up to the event, with community groups, organisations and businesses all wanting to join the Christmas Parade.

GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said the annual Christmas Parade was a well-established tradition in Gosford where Mann St is blocked off and transformed

with all the colour and excitement of a Christmas Parade.

“The Parade attracted thousands of people who lined Mann St ready to see what we roll out,” Mr Brasch said.

The parade saw marching bands, vintage cars and fire engines, costumed characters, business floats, roller girls, animals and Santa of course.

Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc won the business award for the Christmas Parade.

The organisation won a $5,000 media package which will be used to further promote Highland Dancing in the Central Coast Region.

Market stalls were set

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up from 9am on the day in Kibble Park.

The parade travelled down Mann St, Gosford, at 11am, and ran until just before midday.

After the parade, there were many free activities for the whole family in Kibble Park, entertainment on the main stage and food and gift market stalls.

There were also jumping castles, Zorb balls, train rides, a giant chess set, giant snow dome and a waterslide.

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inister for Police and Emergency Services Mr Michael Gallacher has been appointed as Minister for the Central Coast following Mr Chris Hartcher’s recent resignation.

NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell said Mr Gallacher was a good fit for the role because he lives locally and has a first-hand understanding of the issues faced by residents.

“Michael lives on the Central Coast, which gives him the advantage of being in regular contact with residents and businesses on issues important to them,” he said.

“Michael has a thorough understanding of the issues faced by residents and businesses on the Central

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Coast and he will be a strong advocate for the region in Cabinet.

“He will ensure the NSW Government boosts the region’s economy, creates communities that residents are proud to call home, and supports these communities with well-coordinated services and infrastructure.

“I look forward to working closely with Michael and being guided by his advice on issues relating to the region he knows and loves.”

Mr Gallacher said he was proud to have been

chosen as the Minister for the Central Coast.

“The Central Coast has been my home for more than 30 years and I look forward to playing a greater role in delivering better services and infrastructure that will continue to enrich and improve this area,” he said.

Minister George Souris has taken on Mr Gallacher’s former role of Minister for the Hunter.

Media release, 9 Dec 2013 Olivia Suzanski, Office of NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell

he Central Coast Highway from Matcham Rd to Ocean View Dr was officially opened to traffic on Wednesday, December 11, following the completion of major work to improve traffic flow and safety for all road users.

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The road was opened

by Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher.

“The NSW Government provided $95 million for the second stage of the upgrade to reduce congestion and travel times for motorists travelling between Gosford, The Entrance, beach suburbs and the hinterland,” Minister Gay said.

“The major work along the 2.2 kilometre section of road has been completed with the upgrade open to traffic in each direction.

“Minor finishing work, including landscaping, footpath and service road work is expected to be completed by the end of February next year,” Minister Gay said.

Mr Hartcher said the

upgrade involved widening the road to provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median and a range of traffic and safety improvements including pedestrian and cycle paths.

“Work has included retaining and improving the roundabout at Ocean View Dr and building a new roundabout at Old Gosford Rd and Okanagan Close to provide access to the highway, improve traffic flow and enable U turns,” Mr Hartcher said.

“A right turn in and left turn in and out was built at Brush Rd and new traffic lights were installed at Willoughby Rd to allow all turn movements.

“To improve safety for motorists, restrictions were made to Brooks Hill Lane, High Valley Close and

Ghersi Avenue to provide left in and left out turns only.

“A shared pedestrian and off-road cycle path is nearing completion alongside the southbound lanes of the highway with a dedicated footpath located alongside the northbound lanes.

“Dedicated bus bays have also been provided for safer access by passengers,” he said.

The NSW Government provided $80 million for stage one of the project which involved upgrading the highway from Carlton Rd to Matcham Rd. This section was opened to traffic in November last year.

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Calga sand quarry expansion approval creates uproar he NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) approved the Rocla sand quarry at Calga on Christmas Eve, just hours before they closed up shop for their holidays.

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According to Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park general manager Ms Tassin Barnard, the NSW PAC said they considered the quarry’s impact on water, endangered animals, plants and ecosystems, the Aboriginal cultural landscape and ecotourism, and were happy to allow the quarry to proceed anyway.

“They have declined a small part of the proposed operation, but approved the rest,” said Ms Barnard.

Ms Barnard said that the Planning Department had completely disregarded Walkabout Park’s submissions that detailed the risks to Walkabout Park’s operations, including a $10 million new Gondwana Safari Park that would bring 90 new jobs to the Central Coast.

“They think we will just have a good cry and then all get back in our boxes.

“Well that’s not the way it’s going to work this time.

“We have 28 days to appeal the decision and take it to the Land and Environment Court, and we will.

“We have taken legal advice and are confident that the PAC’s decision will not stand up to legal scrutiny.

“We understand the time and the financial risks involved but we are sick of the NSW Planning Department acting like it is above the law; it is not.

“It is time that the community took them on to show them that they are as much bound by the law as the rest of us,” said Ms Barnard.

The planning process allows for a Land and Environment Court appeal within 28 days of a decision being made.

“The PAC conveniently made their decision on December 23, and published it on December 24.

“With the PAC closed until January 13, the Environmental Defender’s Office closed until January 6, politicians and lawyers all away on their Christmas breaks, and the community wanting to spend time with their families, the deadline of January 20 for launching an appeal is barely possible.

“The NSW Planning Department has destroyed three of the last seven Christmases.

“Rocla’s original Development Application in

2009, then their Preferred Project Plan in 2012, both hundreds of pages long, were released for community comment just before Christmas.

“Doing this yet again smacks of bully tactics or, at the very least, complete disregard for the rights of the community,” said Ms Barnard.

A PAC community meeting was held on November 18 which saw over 200 people attend and heard 33 registered speakers present concerns or opposition to the expansion of the quarry.

Our Land Our Water Our Future Inc (OLOWOF) president Mr Paul Robert Burton said if the expansion was approved, the state government would be effectively declaring a civil rights war on its own community.

“What is the benefit to the Central Coast Community?”

Mr Burton asked.

“This decision will have a

massive impact on so many people.

“Under the previous Labor government, the planning system related to resources in NSW was dysfunctional and heavily favoured the resource sector; the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has now shown it was corrupt as well.

“The current Coalition government that was elected on its promise to rectify this situation has continued to use and expand on this same discredited planning system.

“The PAC’s own information about the quarry expansion is a bucket full of holes with many unanswered questions and incorrect information about water allocation licenses.

“Rocla’s own statement of ‘a most thorough investigation by competent people’, will most certainly be challenged,” claimed Mr Burton.

Following on the back of a merit appeal from the

groups that submitted to the PAC, OLOWOF will also be lodging a court case against the existing quarry.

“In matters like these, we have a legal system to determine the truth and I am convinced there are significant issues with Rocla, the NSW Office of Water (NOW) and the state government,” claimed Mr Burton.

“As a united community we cannot believe this appalling situation and we have been forced to initiate a massive community campaign.

“We know this may be a long hard battle but we are determined to fight for what is right and true and we will win.

“We ask that local current Liberal representative Chris Holstein either step up and help the community he was elected to represent or resign from his position.

“We also ask that all Central Coast political representatives from all parties actually represent those communities they were elected to represent.

“Our political system has failed the people and we have had enough.

‘Not one local MP came to the original PAC meeting about a massive sand quarry that destroys far more than it creates.

“If our elected representatives will not help, then the community will have to do their job for them.”

Mr Burton announced that Camp Quoll was established on New Years’ Eve as an educational facility and peaceful direct action site in the vicinity of the Rocla Calga quarry.

Community groups who

have established Camp Quoll, named after one of the threatened species known to inhabit the area of the proposed quarry expansion, are working in close contact with the police and other social services in this matter and plan to use the highest principles of Peaceful Direct Action (PDA).

“A community cannot survive without its water, agricultural land, air, flora, fauna and its cultural connection with each other.

“Despite the government’s false claims of significant local economic benefit, there is no long term benefit to the Central Coast community and ultimately there is no economy without an environment.

“We invite all the Central Coast community to join this peaceful direct action.

“Many are not even aware of the huge level of industrialisation planned for our region.

“It’s not just about the sand quarry, it’s also the about Wallarah 2 long wall coal mine (threatening the water supply for over 350,000 Central Coast residents), the Mandalong long wall coal mine and Coal Seam Gas licenses across the entire Central Coast region including the ocean.

It is about the entire Central Coast and our fundamental human right to protect our land our water and our future.”

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Gwandalan woman charged for drug supply in commercial quantities uggerah Lakes Drug and Anti-Theft Squad arrested a 55 year old female from Gwandalan and a 46 year old male from Green Valley in Sydney at Lake Munmorah on Friday, January 17.

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Both were charged with seven drug supply matters that amounted to commercial quantities.

An indictable quantity of drugs and a large amount of cash was seized at the time of the

arrests.

Both the accused persons’ vehicles were seized by Police.

A search warrant was

executed at Mannering Park with a number of items seized relating to drug and drug supply.

Both were refused bail.

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Fatal shed fire in Charmhaven crime scene has been established after a fatal shed fire in Charmhaven on Saturday, January 18.

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Emergency services were called to a home on Panorama Ave at about 5pm following reports of a shed on fire at the rear of the property.

The fire was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW, however, the body of a 63-year-old man was found inside the

shed.

No other persons were injured as a result of the fire.

A crime scene was established and is being examined by special

forensic officers.

Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command and Crime Scene officers will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.

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Suspect charged over Mannering Park assault man has been charged over the alleged assault of a man in Mannering Park on Thursday, December 12.

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About 7:30pm, police attended a home on Griffith St in Mannering Park following reports of an assault.

Officers were told that a 22-year-old man driving a white utility stopped near 56-year-old Graeme Wilton while he was on his daily walk.

It was alleged the driver got out and punched him in the head, causing him to fall to the ground.

The younger man fled the scene a short time later and witnesses contacted emergency services.

The older man was treated at the scene

by NSW Ambulance Paramedics for head injuries, before being taken to Wyong Hospital.

However, when his condition deteriorated he was transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital where he remains in intensive care.

Strike Force Mooneye, comprising officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command was established to investigate the incident.

F o l l o w i n g

investigations, police executed a search warrant at a home on Vales Rd in Mannering Park on Friday, January 17, where they seized a number of items for further forensic analysis.

Officers later arrested a 22-year-old man in Coonabarabran and he was taken to Coonabarabran Police Station, where he was charged with cause grievous bodily harm to a person with intent.

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Bateau Bay man charged over home invasion ateau Bay man Geoffrey Barnett, 27, was arrested following a home invasion in Wamberal where he allegedly assaulted a 21-year-old resident, which resulted in the resident requiring surgery.

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The home invasion occurred at a residence in Braemer Dr, Wamberal, on Monday, December 30, at around 9:45pm.

Barnett was charged by police on Monday, January 13, with one count of aggravated break, enter and steal

as well as one count of reckless wounding.

The 21-year-old occupant wrestled and exchanged punches with Barnett before he was pushed into several glass items, resulting in a cut to his upper right arm.

Due to this he received

surgery above his right elbow.

Barnett was refused bail and will appear in Gosford Local Court on Thursday, March 13.

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Boarding house application refused

Urban renewal for Wyong commences with drainage yong Council has accepted a tender from Better Concrete Products Pty Ltd for $1.01 million for the supply of precast concrete culverts for a major overhaul of drainage in Wyong’s central business district.

W yong Council has unanimously refused two development applications from the same proponent, Strathavon Resort P/L, for the same site at 31 Boyce Ave, Wyong.

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The large site contains historic guest house, Hakone, and is identified as bushfire prone and classified as a high hazard floodway.

One of the development applications sought consent to establish a 59 bedroom boarding house in three buildings on the site while the other sought consent to permit the use of nine caravans and a mobile dwelling located on the site.

The public gallery was full to capacity and had

to be told by mayor Cr Doug Eaton on numerous occasions not to interject or he would be forced to have them removed from the gallery.

Council had received 86 submissions in regard to the boarding house, with 84 opposed and two in support and 84 submissions for the application regarding caravans on site, with 79 opposed and five in support.

Many objectors complained of a long

history of anti-social behaviour from current and former residents of the site.

Council resolved to refuse both development applications, and also resolved to progress strategic planning discussions with the applicant to seek more suitable future usages for the site.

Council’s decision to refuse the application for a 59 bedroom boarding house went against the recommendation

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from Council’s director development and building Ms Lin Armstrong to approve the application on a modified scale.

Council, however, agreed with Ms A r m s t r o n g ’ s recommendation for refusal for the use of caravans on the site.

Mayor Cr Eaton said: “This is not the right use for this land as clear from the fact local police recorded 435 reported crime incidents here in the first nine months of last year.”

“We need to sit down with this developer and find a better use for this site – one that will actually fit in with the existing community and takes into account the environmental challenges of the site.”

Cr Greg Best spoke about the 435 police callouts in a matter of nine months and said it was “a damning indictment in itself, one that is costing us as ratepayers”.

Cr Adam Troy, in relation to the development application which proposed the use of caravans on the site, said: “Clearly it’s a rubbish proposal; it’s wrong on so many levels”.

Wyong Council Agenda 2.2, 22 Jan 2014 Email, 22 Jan 2014 Wyong Council Media Kaitlin Watts, 22 Jan 2014

The trunk drainage system between Hope St, Wyong, and the Pacific Highway has a long history of flooding during periods of heavy rainfall and follows on from earlier works undertaken during the construction of the new Police Station.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I think most locals will well remember the sight of Anzac Avenue in June 2007 when cars were disappearing under the water which was moving at a terrifying rate.

“This contract marks the first and necessary step of a $6.8 million investment in upgrading the drainage system, with

construction kicking off in March.

“Once we’ve got the drainage fixed, there are a range of exciting projects lined up including the new Art House, the redevelopment of Frank Ballance Park and the construction of an Aldi supermarket on the Pacific Highway.

“This is much more than a bunch of new pipes – it’s the dawn of a bright new era of urban renewal for Wyong.”

Wyong Council Agenda 4.1, 22 Jan 2014 Email, 22 Jan 2014 Wyong Council Media

Wadalba developments approved wo proposed developments in Wadalba

by Ecclesia Housing Ltd, will now be approved, having undergone public exhibition at the end of last year.

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The two developments for 19 residential units in total were lodged under Council’s Temporary Economic Stimulus Plan, which provides a reduced rate for developer contributions in the suburbs of Wadalba, Woongarrah and Hamlyn Terrace.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I’m very pleased to see this development go ahead because it shows that the special measures Council went to stimulate the local

construction industry, and therefore create some local construction jobs, worked.

“These measures, namely the lower developer contribution fees, are now built in to our Local Environmental Plan, so that means the stimulus will continue, but now apply to an even wider area”.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - January 24, 2014 - P11

Skydive business conditionally approved

Reform agenda to aid small business ederal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has welcomed the announcement that March 26 will be the Australian Government’s first red and green tape regulation Repeal Day.

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The Coalition Government is seeking to abolish more than 8,000 redundant federal laws with its first Repeal Day, scheduled for the final parliamentary sitting week in March.

“This is tremendous news for local businesses that are being strangled by the burden of excessive red and green tape, the Government is acting on our commitment to cut ineffective and inefficient regulation by $1 billion a year,” Ms McNamara said.

“Unfortunately our local small businesses are bearing the cost of over excessive red and green tape through additional costs to their business and a significant loss in productivity.

“Over the past year more businesses have shut their doors in Dobell than anywhere else in the state.

“Many local business owners have advised me that compliance is a major barrier to employing more staff.

“With our youth unemployment rate close to 34%, this (cutting of red and green tape) will

be welcome news to job seekers who are looking for more local jobs.

“In some instances small business operators who can’t afford to pay someone to manage compliance spend over 20 hours a week trying to deal with this regulatory burden.”

The Repeal Day will highlight the cost of more than 21,000 new regulations that were introduced by the previous Labor government and reinforce the Coalition Government’s plan to cut the ineffective regulation.

The Coalition Government is implementing a genuine deregulation reform agenda so that business can create more jobs and opportunities for all Australians.

“Our proposal to cut red and green tape will mean small business owners have more time away from the desk, which will lead to productivity gains and ultimately more local jobs,” Ms McNamara said.

Media release, 15 Jan 2014 Luke Nayna, office of Karen McNamara MP

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Proposed flight paths

yong Council has conditionally approved an application from November but have been Australia Skydive Pty Ltd for three months use of part of the held over until February 7.

Pioneer Dairy as a parachute drop zone for a skydive business.

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Council also approved the use of an existing shed as a reception and parachute packing area as well as car parking for participants, employees and volunteers.

Council imposed conditions around the hours of operation, the number of flights per hour and the flight paths.

With the business continuing to operate seven days per week, the key issue for opponents is the associated aircraft noise.

Council set strict noise control requirements and requires a Fly Neighbourly Advice Management Plan and that no residential area is to be impacted by aircraft noise any more frequently than every two hours.

The maximum number of flights per hour was limited to one.

Weekend operating hours were reduced to 9am to 4pm on Saturdays and 10am to 3pm on Sundays.

A $30,000 bond will be held by Council to be used for independent noise monitoring in the event that the approval gives rise to ongoing noise complaints.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “There is no doubt this business, which provides local jobs and

recreational activities, has had some initial noise issues.”

“While I understand the residents’ concerns, at the end of the day I think Australia Skydive have shown that they are willing to make the necessary effort required to reduce the impact of their operations, be it by using quieter planes, better route planning or reduced operating hours, with an overall net benefit to the Shire.

“Council has decided to give the skydiving business a go for three months but apply strict conditions.

“If they meet these conditions, there is every chance that a workable balance can be achieved

in the longer term.”

South Tacoma resident Ms Cheri Torpy spoke at Council’s meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, and said her family’s lives and the lives of many other residents in the area had “been turned upside down”.

“It’s a constant drone that lasts for about seven minutes every half an hour to 45 minutes,” she said.

“This is a company that has blatantly ignored every documented rule,” said Ms Torpy.

The skydiving activity commenced operation in early November 2013 without prior consent of Council.

Court proceedings were commenced in

representative Mr Adrian Kennedy, who spoke at the meeting, was unhappy with the initial six month trial suggested by director development and building Ms Lin Armstrong.

Mr Kennedy said the six month trial was not fair on his staff.

“How can I say to my staff that they are secure in their job for only six months?”

The six month trial was then changed by council to a three month trial.

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Risk to miners’ A health refuted allarah 2 Coal Project project manager Mr Kenny Barry has claimed there is minimal health risk to miners working on the project.

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An article published by the Daily Telegraph recently claimed that there were significant health risks for the employees of the mine.

Mr Barry said that the article claimed “there were going to be, due to air quality, a number of potential fatalities”.

University of Newcastle’s Professor Wayne Smith has also claimed there is nothing to be concerned about.

Prof Smith has studied health and medicine throughout his career, acquiring a PhD at Sydney University and undertaking research in the field of epidemiology.

Mr Barry said that he and Prof Smith had no contact and Prof Smith

spoke out about the issue from his own free will, not because the mining company asked him to.

Mr Barry went on to say: “Basically their (the Daily Telegraph) numbers put about were totally incorrect and a bit fanciful.”

“We’re a deep underground mine so of course we have to ensure the air quality underground is the same quality air as people are breathing on the outside.”

Mr Barry also spoke briefly about ‘black lung disease’ or pneumoconiosis.

Black lung disease is any disease of the lungs which comes about from the inhalation of coal dust.

“[There] hasn’t been a case of that sort of illness reported in NSW for decades,” said Mr Barry.

The Wallarah 2 Coal Project involves the extraction of five million tons of coal per year, which can then be exported to other countries.

The Project will comprise of coal handling and storage, loading infrastructure, underground drift entry and ventilation shafts, gas and water management facilities and maintenance and administration buildings.

Pelican Beach swimmer saved n elderly tourist was rescued on Wednesday, January 8, by a Wyong Shire lifeguard near Soldiers Beach after getting into trouble.

Council Lifeguards received a call at 12.42pm from a member of the public who had dialled the 1300 SURF number, where initial reports indicated a 10-year-old boy was in trouble off the unpatrolled Pelican Beach.

Lifeguard Scott Higgins, who has competed in several Coolangatta Gold events, swung into action launching a jet ski at 12.46pm before travelling two kilometres to pick up the troubled swimmer at 12.50pm.

“I knew I had to get there quickly given the reports and I expected to find a 10-year-old boy in trouble,” Mr Higgins

said.

“However, when I arrived, I saw an elderly man around 70 clinging to a small boogie board.

“He was really struggling to hold on so I got him back into the beach as quickly as possible where his family, police and paramedics were waiting for him.

“Thankfully, his condition was assessed quickly by paramedics and I later saw him walking with his family so it ended up a good story, but it could have been a lot worse given how exhausted he was when I got to him.”

Lifeguard supervisor Mr Trevor Roberts paid tribute to Mr Higgins’

response time.

“Scott is one of our most experienced lifeguards and to get mobilised that quickly and save someone at a beach which isn’t patrolled was a wonderful effort,” Mr Roberts said.

Council has six patrolled surfing beaches located at Shelly Beach, Toowoon Bay, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Soldiers and Lakes Beach.

Lifeguards are on duty during weekdays and volunteer lifesavers patrol the beach on weekends and public holidays.

Media release, 9 Jan 2014 Wyong Council Media

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well.

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Health

Tennis courts Counsellor workshop rejuvenated by The Glen at Warnervale

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n Accidental Counsellor workshop will be held at Warnervale Uniting Church in February.

The workshop offers a set of toolbox skills for those moments when you might be called upon in a counselling or caring capacity.

Even without a formal qualification in counselling, a toolbox of counselling techniques and questioning frameworks provides the necessary support to clients when they are anxious, angry,

experiencing loss or a challenging time in their life.

Participants will gain a greater understanding of how to communicate more effectively and learn strategies to help foster effective and trusting relationships with clients or peers.

In the workshop, participants are asked to reflect on personal values and beliefs and how they

influence interactions with clients.

The workshop is flexible and interactive and encourages participants to ask questions, share their experiences, practise skills and engage in selfreflection.

Email, 22 Jan 2014 Adel Firth-Mason, Warnervale Uniting Church

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Earlier this year, the Wyong District Tennis Association gained the lease from Wyong Council for the Wyong Tennis Courts.

“The courts needed a lot of work to get them to a decent playable position,” WDTA president Ms Leoni Baldwin said.

Ms Baldwin then met with The Glen CEO Mr Joe Coyte to discuss The Glen’s involvement in the rejuvenation of the courts.

The Glen was formed

by Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation in 1994 specifically to assist men in the treatment for their drug or alcohol addiction.

The programs that Ngaimpe employ through The Glen Centre are about trying to empower

Women’s Health Centre services offered he Northern Women’s Health Centre, also known as Rose Cottage, will have a number of new and returning group sessions for women this year,

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A new book club will start on February 2 and will begin by looking at “Rushing Women’s Syndrome” by Dr Libby Weaver.

The Centre’s selfesteem group, Your Best Self, is back again this year and will begin on February 6 as will the yoga group.

CatholicCare will

run a group for women who have experienced domestic violence called Regaining Self and Embracing Life which will commence on February 10.

Scrapbooking is also back for 2014 and will commence on February 11.

A new group called Managing Anxiety

yong District Tennis Association (WDTA) and The Glen have developed a partnership which sees the two organisations work together for the good of the community.

will also commence on February 11.

Free legal advice and counselling is also available to women.

Childcare is available for counselling, legal appointments and some of these groups.

Email, 16 Jan 2014 Katherine Bradfield, Northern Women’s Health Centre

people to take control of their lives, to live a good fun life, and to become active members back in their families and the community as a whole.

The boys from The Glen spent four days at the Wyong Courts over several weeks, mowing, paving and digging drains.

“The WDTA is very grateful for the work the boys from The Glen put into the jobs at the courts,” said Ms Baldwin.

“The drainage was an absolute necessity as water backed up on the courts during rain causing algae to develop on the court surface.

“The paving was very well received by members and the mowing made the centre very presentable

and a pleasure to use.”

Mr Coyte indicated his delight at the change in the appearance of the Wyong Tennis Centre.

He said this sort of work gave the boys a sense of community pride.

“To see how much their work is appreciated is a real joy to them,” said Mr Cotye.

“We are very happy to work with community organisations such as Wyong District Tennis Association.”

To show their, gratitude the Wyong Tennis players had a tennis day for The Glen boys and staff where everyone enjoyed some tennis and a barbeque to finish off the year.

Email, 10 Jan 2014 Leoni Baldwin, WDTA

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Youth Inspired seeks more youths

41 HSC high achievers orty one students from five high schools from the Wyong Shire have been listed in last year’s HSC High Achievers List.

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The highest amount of students distinguished as high achievers in government schools in the Wyong Shire area attended Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus.

The additional four schools recognised as having high HSC achievers included Gorokan High School, Lake Munmorah High School, Wadalba Community School and Wyong High School.

High achievers from Gorokan High School were Karley Brown, Benjamin Ganim, Riana Lea Horsey, Brooke McMurray and Amber

Therese Jean Ritch.

Those from Lake Munmorah High School were Jack Drake and Sarah Kate Marley.

From Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Entrance Campus, high achievers were Dylan Barrie, Cypress Vigar Bartlett, Madeleine Bird, Ashlee Jane Brew, Lauren Susan Brown, Anthony Collins, Alex Colvin, Alysha Cozens, Courtney Rose Dagg Corkery, Jake ThomasJohn Edwards, Karla Feeney, Jessica Fisher, Kiara Grant, Jessica Rose Holm, Georgia Jacobs, Ryan Jelley, Madison Johnson, Callum

Johnston, Samira Khoury, Nathan McGuire, Brodie Nettleton, Dehanne Partland, Alyce Ralph, Michayla Simpson, Teneille Thurston and Kelvin Yong.

From Wadalba Community School, Kirsty Grant and Lily May Williams were listed as high achievers while from Wyong High School, Adam John Blanco, Angela Cousins, Anthony Donovan, Ashley McDermott, Brittany Micallef and Belinda O’Hara were on the list.

Media release, 20 Jan 2014 Sven Wright, Department of Education and Communities

program that supports young people to become actively involved in running local sporting clubs has taken off on the Central Coast and is now seeking new participants.

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Following the success of the Youth Inspired program over the past two years, the program partners Sport and Recreation, Central Coast Academy of Sport, Central Coast Sports Federation, Volunteering Central Coast and Community Compass are keen to see the initiative continue to expand in 2014.

Sport and Recreation development officer Mr Matt Sawyer said the partnership was a great example of Central Coast organisations working together to support both young people and

sporting clubs. “The Youth Inspired program provides hands on education for young people aged from 16 to 24, in areas such as club governance, managing volunteers, committee roles and budgeting,� said Mr Sawyer. “This gives them the key skills and knowledge that they need to take on leadership roles in their local sporting clubs. “Participants also attend a personal development weekend camp where they receive expert tuition in valuable life skills like public speaking and how to

manage difficult people, along with some fun team-building activities. “The program helps sporting clubs to bolster their volunteer numbers with the next generation of volunteers and reinforces the notion that local sporting clubs are great places for young people to learn life skills and to give back to their community. “The participants receive great training and mentoring, so it’s really a win-win for everyone.�

Media release, 22 Jan 2014 Matt Sawyer, Department of Education and Communities -Sport and Recreation

Reading books gives children a head start ore than 500 Wyong Shire children have now signed up to Wyong Council’s Born to Read - Book a Day program since its official launch in June last year.

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The program is designed for children, even babies, who haven’t started school yet and encourages parents to read as many books as possible to their children before they start school.

Council’s youth and services librarian Ms Jo Potter said the benefits of reading to children every day are well documented and have been confirmed by recent research from the Melbourne Institute of Economic and Social Research. “Its research found that reading to children six or seven days a week puts them almost a year ahead of children who are not read to when they start school,� Ms Potter said. “This is true for all children regardless of parental income, education level or cultural background.�

While the aim is to encourage children to read as many books as possible, there is an

incentive program in place for children to read 1,000 books.

This figure is inspired by children’s author Mem Fox who states in her book, Reading Magic that reading aloud to children sharpens their brains, develops their ability to concentrate, solve problems logically and to express themselves easily and clearly. “No wonder experts tell us that children need to hear a thousand stories read before they learn to read for themselves,� said Ms Fox. “Three stories a day will deliver us a thousand stories in one year alone, let alone in the four of five years prior to school. “We can all do it.�

Ms Potter said that by signing up your child to council’s Born to Read program, the target of reading 1,000 books to your child by the time they start school becomes a lot less daunting.

“One child has already reached 1,000 books in this program and there is no stopping her, she is keeping on reading,� Ms Potter said. “There are incentives, well prizes really, at key milestones along the way, starting at just 25 books. “The younger your child is when they sign up, the more books they can read – it is that simple.�

Children can register at one of council’s local branches.

On registration they receive a program bag, reading journal and set of coloured pencils to record the titles read. “Taking a few minutes to read a book to your child every day will give them a distinct advantage when starting school that will continue for the rest of their lives,� said Ms Potter.

Media release, 16 Jan 2014 Wyong Council Media

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Out & About

P16 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - January 24, 2014

Breakfast with the Birds for Australia Day celebrations World Wetlands Day over four days

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Breakfast with the Birds event will be held at the Central Coast Coast Wetlands, Pioneer Wetlands, Pioneer Dairy, on Saturday, February 1, to celebrate Dairy.

The World Wetlands World Wetlands day 2014.

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As well as enjoying a buffet breakfast, participants will take part in activities such as talks about wetlands, water quality monitoring, a bird spotting walk, dipnetting for water bugs, nursery tours, a native plant and weed ID walk, native plant sale, lucky door prizes, and displays relating to the CEN’s many environmental projects.

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 each year and marks the anniversary of the

signing of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.

The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2014 is Wetlands and Agriculture.

The Central Coast Wetlands, Pioneer Dairy, is located on Tuggerah Lakes Reserve and is an environmentally sensitive, low lying, open space of land between Tuggerah and Wyong which contains vital wetlands.

These wetlands act as a

Markets in the Wyong Shire Every Saturday The Entrance Waterfront Art & Cra Markets Waterfront Plaza 9am– 4pm

Every Sunday The Entrance Lions Club Markets The Entrance Cinema car park 8:30am–12:30pm Toukley Sunday Markets Coles car park off Yaralla Rd 7am –1pm

Saturday January 25 Church on the Hill Markets Anglican Church The Entrance 8am-1pm Shelly Beach Markets Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus 9am– 2pm

Saturday February 1 The Entrance Farmers Markets Memorial Park, The Entrance 9am – 1pm If you would like your Markets listed here call 4325 7369

storage and filter basin for urban stormwater prior to entering Tuggerah Lake.

Many endangered vegetation communities exist on this site as well as its playing host to a number of migratory birds.

The community plays a vital role in protecting the wetlands and also minimising urban stormwater runoff that might impact upon them.

This year, to help raise an appreciation and understanding of wetlands on the Central Coast, a morning of activities has been planned at the Central

Day breakfast is coordinated by the Community Environment Network’s Waterwatch program in partnership with Birding NSW and the Tuggerah Reserve Trust.

The native plant and weed ID walk has been supported by Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) with funding through Caring For Our Country 2013-14 and Catchment Action NSW 2013-14.

Media release, 13 Jan 2014 Lucinda de Jong, Community Environment Network

Great Books course he first of a series of six talks titled The Sceptics Guide to the Great Books will be held at Berkeley Vale Community Centre from 10am on Thursday, February 6.

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The talks will be provided by Tuggerah Lakes U3A member Mr Jim Cunningham who will seek to compare and consider the literary messages conveyed by accepted great books with lesser-known books.

One example given is that of Herman Melville’s American classic “Moby

Dick” compared with the sea-faring novels of Joseph Conrad.

The books presented in this course contain journeys and adventures in the great cities of the world; stories of growing up, initiation, and participation in important moments in the history of the world and individual countries.

This course lights the way to thoughtful analysis of important cultural and social movements, all in few pages and with less complexity.

Email, 21 Jan 2014 Jim Cunningham, Tuggerah Lakes U3A

ustralia Day celebrations will span four days in the Wyong Shire from January 24 to 27.

An evening of entertainment, trivia, lamington making and more will be held on Australia Day Eve at Canton Beach from 5pm.

Official Australia Day celebrations will be held in Memorial Park, The Entrance, on Sunday, January 26, from 11am.

This will include an ice cream eating competition, kids disco, wood turning and fireworks at 9pm.

A day of entertainment, giveaways, full race day program and more will also be held at Wyong Race Course on Monday, January 27, from 10:30am.

This year’s Australia Day ambassadors are the Special Olympics Dance Group who will perform at all the activities on the weekend.

The Special Olympics Dancers are a group of intellectually disabled teenagers and young adults who have been performing around the country since they formed in 2006.

Council is also hosting the annual Australia Day Awards on January 24 and a Citizenship Ceremony on January 26.

Media release, 21 Jan 2014 Wyong Council Media

Fifty new Australians yong Shire will join hundreds of towns and regions in welcoming new citizens as part of Australia Day celebrations.

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Fifty people from 18 countries will officially become Aussies at a citizenship ceremony staged by Wyong Shire Council on Sunday, January 26.

“Australia Day is a special time for Australians to come together and celebrate our community and what we love about our country,” mayor Cr Doug Eaton said.

“It’s a particularly momentous occasion for those Wyong Shire residents who will pledge their commitment to our nation and embrace the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship.

“Sunday is also the 65th anniversary of Australian Citizenships.

“Since 1949, 4.6 million people have chosen to become Australia citizens.

Those taking part will be the latest of about 200 local residents who became Australian citizens at ceremonies in Wyong Shire over the past year.

They originated from countries as diverse as Britain, Philippines, South Africa, Nepal, Thailand, Russia, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, United States, Sweden, Ireland, Fiji, India, Malaysia, Netherlands and Cyprus.

The citizenship ceremony will be part of a bumper program of celebrations to mark Australia Day. Mayor Cr Eaton encouraged all Wyong Shire residents to join in local activities to help celebrate the national day.

Media release, 22 Jan 2014 Wyong Council Media

Wyong Regional Chronicle - January 24, 2014 - P17

Art activities in Toukley he Toukley and Districts Art Society will hold its general meeting on Monday, February 3, from 10am at the Federation Gallery and Information Centre in Gorokan.

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The Society will also hold an acrylics workshop at 9am on Monday, February 17, with celebrated realist artist Paul Haggith.

Academy Painting mornings are also held each Wednesday from 9am to 12pm which are supervised by Peter

Tassell.

“All the artwork is by the Society’s local members and are all for sale at reasonable prices,” said Toukley and Districts Art Society publicity officer Ms Helen Morrison.

The Art and Information Centre

is open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Entry is free but donations are welcome.

Email, 14 Jan 2014 Helen Morrison, Toukley and Districts Art Society

Peer to Peer Networking he next Social Enterprise on the Coast Peer to Peer Networking event will be held on Wednesday, February 5, from 5:30pm at the Central Coast Campus in Ourimbah.

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The networking event will be themed around Social Enterprise and Government showcasing the ‘Big and Bold’ enterprise projects transforming the face of

the Central Coast.

The Big And Bold event is showcasing social enterprise projects driven by government to meet community needs and aspirations and

driven by community with government support.

Email, 14 Jan 2014 Jordan Purcell-Ashburner, Wyong Council

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Family and community centre offers helpful activities

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arnervale Family and Community Centre will hold a number of activities this year which will commence in February.

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is a free four week program for parents of children aged two to eight years.

Talking With Kids, offered by UnitingCare Unifam Counselling and Mediation, is a practical workshop that helps separated parents in conflict with their ex-partners talk with their kids about difficult issues that arise, such as; understanding of the separation, loyalties, financial issues, dealing with step-parents and more.

Be Your Own Hero, is a fun and light-hearted six week workshop exploring

self-confidence, life enhancing skills, mindfulness, relaxation, healing relationships and more.

Cultural Cuisine, a multicultural master class, will be held on the second last Thursday of the month.

Playing and Learning Social Skills (PALS) is an interactive social skills program for children aged between three and six years of age.

The program aims to develop skills such as communication, sharing, managing feelings, calming down and speaking up, all of which are important pre-

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R e s o u r c e f u l Adolescent Program for Parents (RAP-P) is a free program for parents of teenage and pre-teenage children which aims to help you help your child get through their teenage years safely and happily.

Parents will be able to help their child develop healthy self-esteem, gain independence safely, manage stress, prevent and manage conflict and promote family harmony.

Email, 9 Jan 2014 Tricia Carlson, Warnervale Family and Community Centre

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P18 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - January 24, 2014

Celebrate Australia Day at The Entrance eaders are encouraged to celebrate all things Australian at The Entrance on Sunday, January 26, with an action packed day full of free entertainment and fun activities at Memorial Park.

R Fireworks at Canton Beach u s t r a l i a Day Eve Celebrations will be held at Canton Beach on Saturday, January 25, from 5pm.

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Live entertainment from Terry Mac, Change Duo and the Beggs Brothers Band will be featured as well as a visit from the Australia Day Ambassadors and the Special Olympics Dance Troup at 6pm.

Activities for the kids will also be on offer including free pony rides, farm animals to

Entertainment will begin at 11am with the firing of the Original 1820 Carronade Canon with the help of the NSW Corps of Marines.

There will be musket demonstrations, corporal punishment demonstrations, sheep shearing, and wool spinning.

The Tuggerah Lakes Show Band will perform in the lead up to the official ceremony.

A kids disco in the park will keep the kids dancing and the bands Damaged Goods and Band Down Under will start at 1:15pm and play through until 9pm.

Demonstrations and displays will also be

feed, a whip cracking demonstration from Alroy, market stalls of crafts, gifts and fun, hot food, cold slushies, sweet treats, lamington making, stalls and amusement rides.

The celebrations will conclude with a fireworks display over Tuggerah Lake.

So bring along chairs, rugs and the family for all the fun and entertainment from 5pm on Australia Day Eve. Email, 14 Jan 2014 Janet Holmesby, Greater Toukley Vision

held in Memorial Park including the Wood-chop Championship, Central Coast Woodturners, vintage farm machinery, blacksmith displays, ice cream eating competition as well as stalls and amusement rides.

A fireworks spectacular will be held at 9pm on The Entrance Waterfront to finish off the night with a bang.

There will be a high police presence from early in the day to ensure that the alcohol free area is adhered to, and that it will be a secure place to bring the whole family.

Media release, 2 Jan 2014 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

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Ibini looking forward to getting on the scoreboard

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oung attacker Bernie Ibini said he intends to use his second spell at the Central Coast Mariners to rediscover top form and regenerate his intrinsic passion for the game.

The precociously talented 21-year-old returned to training with the Club a month ago, and played his first game back with the 2013 Hyundai A-League Champions on Sunday, January 12, when Phil Moss’ men took on Ernie Merrick’s Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium.

“For the next five months I just want to try and play as many games as I can, if the coaching staff think that I am ready to be selected,” Ibini said.

“I will definitely try to get on the score sheet as many times as I can (but) I just want to get back playing football well and enjoying it.”

Ibini departed the Mariners for Shanghai SIPG in June 2013, signing a three-year contract with the then Chinese Super League newcomers.

Despite there being a number of changes in playing personnel and staff at Central Coast while Ibini was plying his trade with the side from

Shanghai Stadium, he said he believes the same camaraderie, culture and spirit remains at the Club.

“There have been a lot of changes since I went to China, but to be honest, it’s like I never left,” he said.

“All the boys are still the same, the banter is still there.”

Ibini was linked to loan moves from Shanghai to Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers in December, but said he considered the Central Coast environment as the optimum place to be able to return to his brilliant best.

“I think it’s the best Club for me to be back at,” he added.

“To be honest, I don’t know where all this other stuff came from in the papers, but I am happy being back at the Mariners now and I am looking forward to the next five months.”

With the yellow and navy on the road for the next two matches, Ibini won’t have the

opportunity to dazzle the Bluetongue Stadium faithful until Hyundai A-League 2013/14 round 16 when the Club battles regional rivals Newcastle Jets in the second F3 Derby of the season on January 25.

Ibini admits returning to Gosford’s idyllic bayside arena for the game against the Novocastrians - and getting to put smiles on the faces of the supporters again - is something he will relish.

“The fans have always supported me tremendously,” he said.

“I am definitely looking forward to being involved in that game at some point, and it will be great to be back at Bluetongue.”

“The field looks magnificent so I will be very happy to play on it again.”

Media release, 11 Jan 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

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Monday Jan 27 Beginner computer classes begin, Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club, 9:30am-11:30am and 1pm to 3pm Saturday February 1 Breakfast with the Birds, Central Coast Wetlands, Pioneer Dairy, 8am

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Friday Feb 7 En-Trance February Twirl, The Entrance Memorial Park, 7:30pm

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Mariners defeat Sydney FC and retain third place

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Marlins retain fourth place after second loss

entral Coast Mariners have returned to their winning ways he Central Coast Marlins baseball team suffered its second loss after a well-earned 1-0 win over NSW rivals Sydney FC in in four days, going down 4-1 to the Canterbury Vikings in State their Hyundai A-League round 15 clash at Allianz Stadium on Baseball League action at Chipping Norton on Wednesday, Saturday, January 18.

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The yellow and navy have climbed to third place on the Hyundai A-League ladder following a second-half goal to former Socceroo Mile Sterjovski.

The visitors started the match the brighter of the two sides and had a few chances to open their account early on.

Two minutes in, New Zealand international Storm Roux had a good opportunity following a Mariners’ corner, but he fired his shot high and wide of the target.

The Mariners came close to finding the net shortly after as Sterjovski found Daniel McBreen inside the area.

The Hyundai A-League 2012-13 Golden Boot winner struck a powerful header on goal, but was denied by Sydney young gun Corey Gameiro who cleared the ball to safety.

Central Coast had a chance to break the deadlock as attacking ace Nick Fitzgerald produced a pinpoint pass to left back Joshua Rose, who made a marauding run

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down the left but failed to trouble Sydney gloveman Vedran Janjetovic.

Mariners’ marksman Matt Simon tried his luck in the 26th minute after combining with Sterjovski, however, the former East Gosford Rams player pushed his header wide of Janjetovic’s post.

Ten minutes later Fitzgerald was handed a good opportunity to find the net for the second time this campaign as he had a one-on-one chance with Janjetovic, but the former Brisbane Roar attacker failed to trouble the Sydney shot stopper as he blasted his effort over the bar.

The Sky Blues came close to opening the scoring just before the interval as Ali Abbas tried his luck from outside the box.

Former Sydney FC ‘keeper Liam Reddy made a sliding save to deny the Iraqi midfielder.

Sterjovski opened the scoring for Phil Moss’ men in the 58th minute with his shot from outside

The loss sees the Marlins grip on fourth position on the SBL ladder reduced to just a one game buffer.

The Marlins’ bats never really got going and were unable to support young starting pitcher, Matt Hudson, who threw effectively in his five innings and suffered the hard luck loss.

Veteran pitcher Geoff Brotherton followed on the mound and put up a scoreless inning, however, Marlins’ bats were still unable to chase down the Vikings’ lead.

In their previous two matches, the Marlins hosted the Orioles at Wattanobi Oval, Wyong, on Wednesday, January 15.

Going into the game the Marlins were sitting in fourth position, with the Orioles just behind them in fifth.

The Marlins have come up against the Macarthur Orioles twice in quick succession this season, Media release, 18 Jan 2014 winning one game and Central Coast Mariners losing the second.

In this game, the Marlins came out on top,

the box deflecting past Janjetovic and into the net for his second goal of the season.

In a bid to salvage something from the encounter, Sydney boss Frank Farina introduced Joel Chianese and Milos Dimitrijevic for Marc Warren and Nick Carle with less than 25 minutes left to play.

But Central Coast continued to control the tempo and had an opportunity to double their advantage as the clock wound down as McBreen struck his left foot shot on target from outside the area.

Janjetovic, however, did well to deny the former Shanghai SIPG man.

Ultimately, the goal from Sterjovski proved enough for the Mariners to record their sixth win of the campaign and extend their unbeaten run in 2014.

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defeating the Orioles 3-2.

Tim Joughin got the home side on the board in the bottom of the first inning when he singled and stole a base.

Geoff Brotherton was on the mound for the Marlins and cruised through the early innings with very little trouble.

A defensive misscue

by Marlins in the third inning though allowed the Orioles to tie the score at 1-1.

It remained a deadlock through the middle innings until the bottom of the sixth inning, when Marlins’ Boss Moanaroa launched a solo home run to regain the lead 2-1.

The Orioles replied right away, plating another run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game at 2-2.

Eventually the Marlins came out on top, finishing off the tightly contested match.

Following this game, the Marlins came up against the Orioles on Sunday, January 19, at Springfield.

Unfortunately for the Marlins, the Orioles came

out on top, halting a seven game Marlin winning streak.

It was another close game with the score finishing at 2-1.

Central Coast, trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, loaded the bases with none out when Pat Maat doubled, Chris Ings walked and Todd Bowden singled.

Jake Phelps then drew a walk to plate, the Marlins’ first run and bringing the game to 2-1, however, the big hit evaded the Marlins, who fell close when a diving play from the Orioles second baseman saved the game for them.

Marlins pitcher Paul Anderson threw seven solid innings, striking out five and only allowing those two unearned runs.

Matt Smith pitched two scoreless innings in relief.

Marlins travel to Canterbury this Saturday night, January 25, to attempt to get back in the winners column.

Email, 15, 19 & 23 Jan 2014 Central Coast Marlins

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Coast basketball squads defeat New Zealand

“It also provides a he Central Coast Academy of Sport ClubsNSW Basketball Squads were woken out of the festive season with a number of good insight into how high paced International Basketball games at Terrigal earlier International teams play and how we are able to this month.

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The New Zealand boys’ and girls’ teams were in Terrigal in preparation for the Australian Junior Cup which is held annually in Albury and in Port Macquarie.

The Central Coast Academy of Sport squads played host to the New Zealand North Island and South Island teams and, over the four games, were victorious in three of them.

The CCAS girl’s squad

was dominant in both games and the lessons learned at the recent Holiday Basketball Camp had them ready to play some outstanding team basketball.

The boys’ team split their games winning against the South Island and losing a close contest against the North.

In losing a close first game against North Island it became the catalyst for the boys to bounce back

Rugby League Expo at Kanwal

he Central Coast Division of Junior Rugby League will host a Rugby League compete with them, to Expo on Saturday, February 15 at with a strong performance win three of the four against the South Island games shows we are at a Morrie Breen Oval in Kanwal. representative team.

Basketball head coach Drew Fenton said of the games: “These games are an ideal lead into the Australian Junior Cup (AJC) as we have a high number of our boys’ and girls’ squad travelling to Albury and to Port Macquarie for the Cup.” “The visit by these NZ teams to Terrigal provided an ideal opportunity to put into play the structures that were introduced during our holiday camp.

good level.

“I know the Academy is already planning a trip to New Zealand as part of the 2014-15 ClubsNSW Basketball Program, and this allowed the Academy to undertake some preliminary work in building the relationships necessary to get a tour underway later in the year.”

Media release, 16 Jan 2014 Central Coast Academy of Sport

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The day will encompass all stakeholders of Central Coast Rugby League including Junior and Senior Clubs, the Central Coast Centurions, NRL Development Staff, Local Senior Trial, Holden Cup and NSW Cup. As well as Junior and Senior Clubs taking registrations on the day, there will be a host of other activities designed to showcase rugby league on the Central Coast while promoting the sport and engaging the wider community.

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Burkinshaw selected in Cyclone mauled Australian Country Cricket XI in Wollongong and tie in Sydney recent visit to Wollongong to play the White Lions did not prove to be a successful venture for the Central Coast Cyclones over 60s cricket team.

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Playing in good conditions at Wollongong University, the Lions hit up 8/184 in their allotted overs.

Howard Reay was the Coast’s best bowler taking 3/50.

In reply, the Cyclones could only manage 6/98 with Wyong’s Greg Gillies retiring after making 25 and Woy Woy’s John Fogarty made a brisk 19.

The Cyclones also featured in a tied match against Sydney with each team scoring 153.

Best performers for the

Coast were Greg Briggs (Gosford) 42 not out, Gordon Ives (Umina) 28 not out, Greig Buscombe (Holgate) 2/15 and president Bob Newman from the Entrance 3/14.

A busy couple of months are coming up with games against Southern Highlands, Western Division, Quirindi, Hastings and Gunnedah as well as the Central Coast Carnival in March.

Email, 19 Jan 2014 Graham Abbott, Central Coast Cyclones over 60s cricket team

isarow-Ourimbah fast bowler Scott Burkinshaw has been selected in the Australian Country Cricket XI following the completion of the Australian Country Cricket Championships which concluded in Canberra on Tuesday, January 14.

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Burkinshaw and fellow LisarowOurimbah player, Blair Lindsay, were members of the NSW Country side that finished third at the championships behind Western Australia.

For 19-year-old Burkinshaw, it capped off a week which saw him take 14 wickets across

the five games including a best of 5/90 off 25 overs against South Australia.

His haul saw him finish as the second leading wicket taker for the carnival.

Unfortunately for Burkinshaw, the Australian Country side does not play any matches, however he is

in possession of a baggy green cap which was presented to the team during the tea break of the Prime Ministers XI vs England match.

Lindsay also had an impressive carnival after being called in as a late replacement.

He scored 167 runs at an average of 41.75

which included two half centuries.

This placed him ninth in the list of leading averages for the carnival.

He also picked up four wickets with his left arm spinners.

The NSW Country side was coached by Central Coast’s Glen Rowlands.

Email, 15 Jan 2014 Garry Burkinshaw, LisarowOurimbah Cricket Club

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The Central Coast Division of Junior Rugby League is hosting a Rugby League Expo on Saturday the 15th of February at Morrie Breen Oval, Wyong Rugby League Club, Kanwal.

The Central Coast Junior & Senior Rugby League district is the largest area in Country Rugby League NSW and is always endeavouring to foster and expand the game at every opportunity. The expo will encompass all stakeholders of Central Coast Rugby League including Junior and Senior Clubs, the Central Coast Centurions, NRL Development Staff, Referee Recruitment, Local Senior Trial, Holden Cup & NSW Cup. As well as Junior & Senior Clubs taking registrations on the day, there will be a host of other activities designed to showcase Rugby League on the Central Coast while promoting the sport and engaging the wider community.

These activities include exhibition games, coaching clinics for all ages, (whether players or not) just come and try, NRL player appearances, food and refreshment vendors and rides etc. The kids can get face painted as their favourite NRL Team Mascot! There will also be on hand a multitude of suppliers and sponsors from apparel to trophies to turf supplies, everything that a Rugby League player and their Club needs.

The day will commence with the Central Coast Centurions, Harold Mathews and SG Ball teams taking on Illawarra in their Round 1 clash in the NSWRL Junior Representative Competition. This competition is regarded as the strongest in the world in 16’s and 18’s age groups, and a big crowd will be a great advantage over our southern rivals.

The day will commence @ 10am with the under 19’s kicking off at 10.30am, Harold Mathews @ 12.00 noon, SG Ball @ 1.30pm, local derby Reserve Grade Wyong Vs Toukley at 1.30pm, 1st Grade Wyong Vs Toukley @ 3.00pm, Holden Cup Roosters Vs Knights @ 4.45pm, NSW Cup Roosters Vs Knights @ 6.30pm.

If you are a member of the Central Coast Rugby League community or just as importantly, a Rugby League fan, come along and join the fun.

Saturday 25th Jan 2014 5pm Canton Beach Foreshore

Live Entertainment Rides Market Stalls Great food Bush Tucker Farmyard Nursery

fabulous

fireworks from 99pm

Great fun for all the family Alcohol free event

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