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Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill introduced he Greens NSW spokesperson on mining Mr Jeremy Buckingham has introduced legislation into the NSW Legislative Council to stop mining and exploration in the Central Coast drinking water catchment saying it will test Premier Barry O’Farrell’s credibility.

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The Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection (No ifs, no buts, a guarantee) Bill 2014 prohibits mining and exploration activities in the seven drinking water catchments of the Central Coast - the Mangrove Creek Dam, Mardi Dam, Ourimbah Creek, Wyong River, Porters Creek, Mangrove Creek Weir and Mooney Mooney Dam catchment areas.

“This bill gives Premier Barry O’Farrell and members of his government the opportunity to fulfil their clear election commitment to the people of the Central Coast that mining and exploration would not occur there – “no ifs, no buts, a guarantee”.

“Before the last election Barry O’Farrell made a clear promise to the people of the Central Coast,” said Mr Buckingham.

Former Minister for the Central Coast, former Minister for Energy and Resources

and the current Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, wrote a letter to residents of Yarramalong and Dooralong stating: “If necessary, special legislation will be introduced into the Parliament to protect the Wyong water catchment.”

Mr Buckingham said: “This will be a test of whether Premier Barry O’Farrell is a man of his word, or whether he’ll say one thing to voters and do another thing in power.”

“It goes to the heart of his credibility.

“Barry O’Farrell is Premier of this state.

“He made a commitment and he can’t now pretend he is powerless to do anything.

“This bill provides an opportunity for action instead of excuses,” said Mr Buckingham.

The bill was moved by contingency on Thursday, March 6.

Media release, 4 Mar 2014 Max Phillips, Office of Jeremy Buckingham

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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber, Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell, Australian Coal Alliance coordinator Mr Alan Hayes, Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher

Let the assessment commission decide

Unless the mining ormer Minister for the Central Coast and Energy and Recourses proposals are safe, Mr Chris Hartcher has responded to inquiries made by Wyong especially in respect Regional Chronicle.

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“I am, and always have been, committed to the protection of the Central Coast water catchment.

This protection is best

achieved by proper scientific analysis.

The Government has established a completely independent process- the

Planning Assessment Commission- to evaluate all scientific evidence relating to mining proposals.

of water catchments, they will not be granted permission to proceed.”

Media statement, 6 Mar 2014 Chris Harcther, Member for Terrigal MP

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Hundreds of submissions have been lodged against an application to build a $2.6 million boarding house and cafe at 302 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong.

Many objections are based on rumours and fears that the boarding house would accommodate drug addicts, alcoholics and people released from prison.

In answer to questions from Peninsula News, Gosford Council stated: “There is no evidence that the boarding house will be used as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre or similar operation as has been suggested.

“At this stage, council does not have information relating to the likely occupants of the boarding house.

“The DA has been lodged under Division 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.

“Under the SEPP, there are no requirements in relation the occupants of the boarding house, other than that each room will be occupied by no more than two occupants.

“There is no requirement for affordable rental, or for the boarding house to be operated by a social housing provider.”

The development would include a cafe and outdoor seating area and the boarding house which would include a manager’s residence at first and second floor levels and a trafficable roof area.

A Statement of Environmental Effects, prepared on behalf of the applicant Simon and Betty Elias - ADG Architects, stated that “careful consideration has been given to the design and layout of the proposed development to ensure that the amenity of the surrounding area will not be compromised and that the work provides a high standard of redevelopment, compatible with and sympathetic to the existing and likely future built and natural environment”.

The ground floor would see a cafe on the corner of Ocean View and Ferry Rds, a reception and manager’s office and car parking for 14 vehicles including one disabled space.

The first floor would have 14 boarding rooms with individual balconies, each with a kitchenette and bathroom facilities, a common area, terrace and manager’s unit.

The second floor would have 15 boarding rooms with balconies, kitchenette, bathroom, common area and terraces.

Each room would have a floor

area of approximately 16 metres square excluding the kitchen and bathroom areas.

The roof would have a clothes-drying area and recreation area.

It would require the demolition of a single storey building comprising three retail tenancies and a cafe and covered courtyard area with a garage and shed structures at the rear along with a clad house.

The site is zoned 3(a) Business General under the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance, and according to the Statement of Environmental Effects, the development is consistent with the objectives of the zone “in that the development will retain and relocate the retail and cafe components respectively which will continue to provide for the shopping and service needs of the community at a regional district and/or neighbourhood level”.

Under the provisions of the Gosford LEP, the site is zoned B2 with which, according to the Statement, the proposed development is consistent in that “it provides opportunity for a broad range of services and facilities to serve the local population”.

The statement also claims that the design of the proposed development has had

appropriate regard to crime prevention.

“There are limited opportunities for antisocial behaviour within the development and it is likely that the proposed development will present a low crime risk.”

It also states that the development is not contrary to the public interest.

“The proposed development is consistent with the relevant objectives of the zone and will not have any significant impacts on the environment.

“Furthermore, the development is such that it will attract customers to the area, increasing the potential for increased clientele for the existing businesses.”

Gosford Council has received hundreds of submissions against the proposal with many stating that the boarding house would provide accommodation for drug addicts, alcoholics and people released from prison who have no accommodation.

A submission by Helen and Kelvin Gullivar of Killcare stated that the application was “completely out of context with the area which has developed a delightful village atmosphere over recent years”.

A submission by Ettalong resident Catherina Anderson also objected strongly to the

“disturbing news”.

Ms Anderson’s submission said she was “shocked that anyone with any brains would decide to build such a facility in Ettalong”.

“The boarding house, as I read, will be housed for drug addicts, alcoholics and jail releases.

“How am I meant to feel with this kind of element and my three daughters; can you assure their safety?”

Killcare resident Mr Robyn Wilmot also lodged an objection and said that Ettalong had a “complete lack of services for these type of people”.

“Ettalong itself is a sleepy, quiet retirement-holiday area with only, as far as medical support is concerned, two pharmacies and two local doctors.

“The Central Coast itself struggles to meet the heath needs of the general population, with an acute shortage of doctors and other health professionals in most suburbs.”

The DA is still being assessed and is on public exhibition for community comment until Monday 3 March.

Website, 27 Feb 2014 Development application 44920/2013, Gosford Council

The members are still members of Parliament and the Liberal Party, however, they have resigned from the Liberal Parliamentary Party meaning they will now sit on the cross benches with any independents present.

The ICAC is investigating allegations of whether corrupt conduct occurred between April 2009 and April 2012, where certain members of parliament, including Mr Hartcher, Mr Webber and Mr Spence, and others are alleged to have corruptly solicited, received and concealed payments from various sources in return for certain members of parliament agreeing to favour the interests of those responsible for the payments.

ICAC is also investigating whether between December 2010 and November 2011, certain members of parliament, including Mr Hartcher, Mr Webber and Mr Spence, and others, solicited, received and failed to disclose political donations from companies, including prohibited donors, contrary to the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981

he Greens Gr NSW spokesperson on mining Mrr JJeremy Buckingham has introduced legisl legislation into the NSW Legislative Council to stop mining and exploration in the Central Coast drinking water catchment saying it will wi test Premier Barry O’Farrell’s credibility.

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and whether Eightbyfive, a business operated

by Timothy Koelma, Mr Hartcher’s former senior advisor, and Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd, through its CEO Mr Nicholas Di Girolamo, (currently a director on the board of the State Water Corporation) entered into an agreement whereby Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd made regular payments to Eightbyfive, purportedly for the provision of media, public relations and other services and advice, in return for which Mr Hartcher favoured the interests of Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd. As part of its investigation, the ICAC will hold a public inquiry starting on Monday, April 28, at Level 7, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney.

Mr Hartcher was contacted for comment but declined to comment on the matter.

Media release, 19 Feb 2014 Alicia McCumstie, Liberal Party of Australia Kaitlin Watts, 19 Feb 2014 Website, 19 Feb 2014 Roy Waldon, Solicitor to the Commission, ICAC

and the current Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, wrote a letter to residents of Yarramalong and Dooralong stating: “If necessary, special legislation will be introduced into the Parliament to protect the Wyong water catchment.”

Mr Buckingham said: “This will be a test of whether Premier Barry O’Farrell is a man of his word, or whether he’ll say one thing to voters and do another thing in power.”

“It goes to the heart of his credibility.

“Barry O’Farrell is Premier of this state.

“He made a commitment and he can’t now pretend he is powerless to do anything.

“This bill provides an opportunity for action instead of excuses,” said Mr Buckingham.

The bill was moved by contingency on Thursday, March 6.

Media release, 4 Mar 2014 Max Phillips, Office of Jeremy Buckingham

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Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher at the opening of Service NSW in Gosford

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he Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, the Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and the Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber have all voluntarily withdrawn from the NSW Parliamentary Liberal Party until the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) proceedings relating to them are determined.

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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber, Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell, Australian Coal Alliance coordinator Mr Alan Hayes, Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher

Let the assessment commission decide

Unless the mining ormer Minister for the Central Coast and Energy and Recourses Mr Chris Hartcher has responded to inquiries made by Wyong proposals are safe, especially in respect Regional Chronicle.

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“I am, and always have been, committed to the protection of the Central Coast water catchment.

This protection is best

achieved by proper scientific analysis.

The Government has established a completely independent process- the

Planning Assessment Commission- to evaluate all scientific evidence relating to mining proposals.

of water catchments, they will not be granted permission to proceed.”

Media statement, 6 Mar 2014 Chris Harcther, Member for Terrigal MP

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Greens’ call to suspend Wallarah 2 decision until after ICAC investigation he Central Coast Greens have called for the O’Farrell government to suspend the Wallarah 2 process and cancel the April 2 Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing, given the questions surrounding the entire mining development application process, and matters now before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

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to know that there is no question at all about influences over mining proposals.

“We also share the concerns of the Hunter community, now that we have seen that the Department of Planning and Infrastructure has already written the approval and consent conditions for the T4 in Newcastle, despite the ‘independent’ panel not yet being named.

“The so-called independent panels which make up the PAC system are nothing of the sort.

“They have no resources, can order no new assessments or monitoring, and depend entirely on being appointed by the Minister.

“They rely heavily on Department of Planning recommendations, and analysis by the NSW Greens shows that PAC approves 96% of mining proposals.

“Given the history of environmental and health damage caused by mining, it is stretching belief that 96% of projects present a net benefit to the community.”

Ms da Costa said the Central Coast Greens are concerned about several

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The Greens have continued their Protecting Our Water campaign, by holding a rally attended by over 60 people, outside Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber’s office on Wednesday, February 20.

State Greens MLC John Kaye spoke about the threats to the Coast’s drinking water.

A similar rally, attended by around 100 people, was held outside Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein’s office on January 17.

“The February rally was well attended, including many wearing the famous Water Not Coal T-shirts,” said Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa.

“Alan Hayes, of the Australian Coal Alliance, which has been fighting the Wallarah 2 project for many years, spoke about the broken promises by Barry O’Farrell and all the Liberal candidates at the last state election, regarding the coal mine.

“Paul Robert Burton from Our Land Our Water Our Future also spoke, pointing out the link between the Wyong community and the farmers and locals in the Narrabri area, protesting against the Leard State Forest coal mine, and CSG drilling in the Pilliga.”

The Greens pointed out that several people currently involved with the revival of the Wallarah 2 project, including Chris Hartcher and Nick di Girolamo, have been referred to ICAC, and the matters under investigation allegedly include links with Kores, the proponent of the mine.

“While any of the main players remain under investigation by ICAC, the project should be halted,” said Ms da Costa.

“The people of NSW, and the Central Coast in particular, are entitled

threats to water quality and supply on the Central Coast: the current landfill operation at the Mangrove Mountain Golf Club which sits at the head of a tributary to the drinking water supply; the expansion to the Rocla sand quarry at Calga, approved on Christmas Eve, which will depressurize the Kulnura/Peats Ridge zone 7 aquifer; the Wallarah2 coal mine under the Jilliby valley, which will reduce groundwater flow by some 74,000 litres of water every day; and the distant, but still real threat of CSG drilling and fracking on the mountain.

The Central Coast Greens wrote to all Coast MPs asking them to let the community know what they are doing personally to protect the Coast’s water.

Ms da Costa said Mr Holstein had responded with a pro forma letter, but did not detail any personal actions beyond talking to parties directly impacted by the expansion to the Rocla sand quarry.

“Mr Webber was been sent two letters, the second on February 17,” said Ms da Costa.

“The Central Coast Greens note that on February 18, Mr Webber, by then suspended from the (Parliamentary) Liberal party, released a statement indicating his concern regarding the Wallarah 2 coal mine, his opposition to it, and his intention to speak at the PAC on behalf

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of the community.

“He did not reply to the Greens, although the timing of his statement indicates it was issued in response to our letter.

‘No other Central Coast MP has had the courtesy to reply.

“The Greens plan to continue to rally outside their offices until real

answers are received,” said Ms da Costa.

Media release, 4 Mar 2014 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

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Ruttleys Rd upgrade to save lives

Wallarah 2 assessment commission to hold public hearing inister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard has directed the Planning Assessment Commission, pursuant to Section 23D of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, to review the application for the Wallarah 2 Coal Project, and hold a public hearing during the review.

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The hearing will be held at Wyong Golf Club on Wednesday, April 2, and is open to the public.

The terms of reference for the Commission are: to consider the Planning and lnfrastructure’s assessment report of the merits of the project; consider the Environmental Impact Statement for the project, the issues raised in submissions, the formal response to submissions

and any other relevant information provided on the project during the course of the review; assess the merits of the project as a whole, paying particular attention to potential water and biodiversity impacts of the project; and recommend any further measures required to avoid, minimise, and/ or manage the potential water and (other) impacts of the project.

The Commission comprises Dr Neil Shepherd AM (Chair), Mr Joe Woodward PSM and Mr Garry West.

Interested parties who wish to speak at the hearing need to register beforehand and written submissions must also be lodged by Friday, March 28.

Medias release, 3 Mar 2014 Paula Poon, Planning Assessment Commission

Department denies ignoring agency reports SW Department of Planning and Infrastructure executive director of Development Assessment Systems and Approvals Mr Chris Wilson has responded to claims that the agency ignored 16 government agency reports.

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“Planning and Infrastructure’s preliminary assessment of the Wallarah 2 Coal Project was completed following consideration of input from a wide range of Government agencies – including the NSW Office of Water, Wyong Shire Council and the Central Coast Water Corporation,” said Mr Wilson.

“It is therefore simply incorrect for Alan Hayes to claim the agency ignored 16 government agency reports (“Wallarah 2

benefits disputed”, Wyong Regional Chronicle, February 21).

“Our preliminary assessment, supported by independent studies, found there are no environmental or social reasons that would prevent the project proceeding subject to strict conditions, particularly around the protection of the area’s water resources.

“Our assessment of all relevant matters and our recommended conditions are detailed at length in our report, which can be read

on our website.

“The independent Planning Assessment Commission (ICAC), not the NSW Government, will make the final determination on the project after it completes a review of our assessment, including holding public hearings to ensure the community can have further input into this project,” said Mr Wilson.

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ork has started on a $2 million project to improve safety along one of the Central Coast’s most notorious stretches of road.

In the five years to 2013, Ruttleys Rd at Mannering Park has been the scene of 46 crashes, resulting in five fatalities and 24 injuries.

More than 8,500 vehicles travel the road every day, including heavy vehicles transporting coal from surrounding mines.

The upgrade work, which began on Monday, March 3, will involve widening the road to provide a two metre safety shoulder on each side for most of the road length between the Pacific Highway and Mannering Inlet.

Roadside vegetation is being removed and road safety barriers installed at critical locations to minimise the risk of vehicles travelling off the road and into roadside hazards.

Additional warning signs and guide posts will

also be installed, while resurfacing work will be carried out to provide a safer, smoother and more durable road surface for all road users.

Member for Swansea Mr Garry Edwards said he was delighted the road upgrade was finally under way.

“The crash statistics tell the story and that’s why the NSW Government has provided $2 million from the Road Toll Response Program to improve safety and reduce the chances of future crashes,” Mr Edwards said.

“Wyong Shire Council has also contributed $200,000 towards the upgrade.”

Preparatory work was carried out in the area in the fortnight leading up to March 3, with surveyors on-site and crews clearing roadside hazards and vegetation in preparation

for the start of upgrade work.

Initial work will include setting up a site compound before starting road widening at the Pacific Highway end of Ruttleys Rd. Work will be carried out at various locations on the road between the Pacific Highway and the Wyong and Lake Macquarie LGA boundary.

To ensure the safety of workers and all road users, changed traffic conditions will be in place while the work is carried out, including lane closures.

Signage will also be in place to direct motorists.

Work is expected to be completed in October 2014, weather permitting.

Media release, 28 Feb 2014 Gerald Cowan, Office of Garry Edwards MP

Email, 26 Feb 2014 Chris Wilson, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure

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Peter Pearce is 2014 Citizen of the Year

Waterfront dining and shopping is the future for Gosford aterfront dining and shopping, along with new apartments and jobs, are the future of Gosford’s waterfront under plans finalised by the NSW Government on Monday, February 10.

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Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard with Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein at the announcement

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Australia Day award nominees

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osford City recognised some of its finest citizens at the annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards, held for the first time during official Australia Day celebrations in Kibble Park on Sunday, January 26.

Local humanitarian Peter Pearce was named the 2014 Citizen of the Year for his ongoing work helping those in need both in Gosford City and around the world.

Mayor of Gosford City Cr Lawrie McKinna said hosting the awards

ceremony on Australia Day made this year’s event extra special.

“The Australia Day Community Awards allow us as a community to come together and publicly acknowledge those who go over and above in their respective

fields.

“The atmosphere at this year’s awards was fantastic with many people out to enjoy Australia Day celebrations joining the ceremony to show their support for the nominees and winners.

“We are privileged to

have such outstanding citizens living in our city making it a better place for us all to live and work and I thank all the nominees for their commitment and passion,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

The Australia Day Community Awards have become an integral event on the Gosford City calendar with the 2014 ceremony presided over

by Gosford City Council general manager, Paul

Anderson and culminating in a performance by Australian music icon, Christine Anu. Chairman of the Australia Day Committee Cr Jim Macfadyen said that the 2014 award winners represent a cross section of talent, dedication and diversity in our community.

“Nominees across all categories have worked hard for causes they believe in which have

significantly contributed to our local community.

“Judging the Australia Day Community Awards is never an easy task for our judging panel with this year being no exception.

“The calibre of entrants in the 2014 awards is a measure of the wonderful people we have in our community and the pride we should all share to call this city our home,” said Cr Macfadyen. ...continued on page 3

osford Council has welcomed several major announcements for the Gosford Waterfront that will drive the rejuvenation of the Gosford CBD, with benefits to be felt across the entire LGA.

Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard has declared an area of the waterfront a State Significant Site (SSS), an announcement which recognises the site as being of major importance to regional development.

On the back of this announcement, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has confirmed that the gazettal of the citywide Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 will be imminent.

This is expected to simplify planning processes across the LGA. Further support for development in the city has come in the form of an announcement by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks that a federal government agency would be relocated to the Gosford CBD, bringing with it local economic and employment opportunities.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the announcements were a major win for the local community.

“Development of the waterfront will see positive flow-on effects for our region, enhancing employment and recreation opportunities while also encouraging visitors to our area.

“Council has worked together with the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) in submitting the proposal for a SSS, which was guided by feedback from our local community.

“With the SSS in place, the CCRDC can now initiate the first stages of the redevelopment of the Gosford Public School site.

“Council is supportive of the proposed multi staged development as it will allow each stage to be managed

in consultation with those involved and the broader community,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said council welcomed the support from all levels of government in positioning Gosford as the capital of the Central Coast.

“Declaring the Gosford Waterfront Precinct a SSS is further support from the State Government to position Gosford City as the capital of the Central Coast.

“This classification will assist in promoting appropriate development along the waterfront site; stimulating investment in new commercial and retail uses.

“The commitment to relocate a federal government agency demonstrates the united vision of all levels of government for the

redevelopment of Gosford,” Mr Anderson said.

Mr Anderson added that now is the time to seize the opportunity to reconnect the city with our picturesque waterfront.

“These announcements, along with a newly gazetted LEP mean that a number of key factors are now in place to instigate real change in our region.

“Council has been proactive about stimulating business and economic activity in the area and has also gone out for Expressions of Interest for use of land along the waterfront not included within the boundaries of the SSS. “I am excited to see these tangible steps being made toward the redevelopment of the Gosford Waterfront in support of our work to restore investor confidence in our city,” Mr Anderson said.

Media release, 10 Feb 2014 Gosford Council Media

Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mr Brad Hazzard said the NSW Government has approved the rezoning of 9.9ha on Gosford’s waterfront by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) to allow: a combination of commercial, residential, hotel and conference facilities stimulating commercial activity and creating up to 2,000 new jobs; new regional community facilities (including a proposed Regional Performing Arts Centre and Conservatorium); public spaces and recreational areas and; new waterside restaurants and retail facilities on an expanded Breakwater.

“This is great news for the revitalisation of Gosford’s waterfront and will help boost the Central Coast’s economy by acting as a catalyst for the renewal of the Gosford CBD,” Mr Hazzard said.

“As a further bonus, by creating facilities and public spaces that build communities, it will draw more visitors to the area.”

Mr Hazzard said the plans effectively split the State Significant Site into

a number of new zones, allowing residential and commercial development on the current Gosford Public School site, retail and commercial activities on an expanded Breakwater and public recreation.

Minister for the Central Coast Michael Gallacher said CCRDC had significantly revised earlier plans to redevelop the waterfront after taking on board community concerns raised during public exhibition.

“These new plans ensure public space is protected and new buildings on the school site are properly scaled to minimise the impact on water views,” Mr Gallacher said.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the community would continue to have a say in the redevelopment of the waterfront as development applications would need to be lodged with Gosford Council.

View further information on the rezoning of the Gosford waterfront at www. ccrdc.nsw.gov.au.

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he Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, the Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and the Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber have all voluntarily withdrawn from the NSW Parliamentary Liberal Party until the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) proceedings relating to them are determined.

The members are still members of Parliament and the Liberal Party, however, they have resigned from the Liberal Parliamentary Party meaning they will now sit on the cross benches with any independents present.

The ICAC is investigating allegations of whether corrupt conduct occurred between April 2009 and April 2012, where certain members of parliament, including Mr Hartcher, Mr Webber and Mr Spence, and others are alleged to have corruptly solicited, received and concealed payments from various sources in return for certain members of parliament agreeing to favour the interests of those responsible for the payments.

ICAC is also investigating whether between December 2010 and November 2011, certain members of parliament, including Mr Hartcher, Mr Webber and Mr Spence, and others, solicited, received and failed to disclose political donations from companies, including prohibited donors, contrary to the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981

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by Timothy Koelma, Mr Hartcher’s former senior advisor, and Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd, through its CEO Mr Nicholas Di Girolamo, (currently a director on the board of the State Water Corporation) entered into an agreement whereby Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd made regular payments to Eightbyfive, purportedly for the provision of media, public relations and other services and advice, in return for which Mr Hartcher favoured the interests of Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd. As part of its investigation, the ICAC will hold a public inquiry starting on Monday, April 28, at Level 7, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney.

Mr Hartcher was contacted for comment but declined to comment on the matter.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - March 7, 2014 - P5

McNamara says creating jobs is a priority

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ember for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara spoke to Parliament on Wednesday, February 26, about strengthening the economy and creating jobs.

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She said the government was getting on with the job of building a stronger economy so that everyone could get ahead.

“Small business is the backbone of my local economy.

“Collectively, small business is the largest employer on the Central Coast.

“Dobell has 3,980 employing businesses.

“Only 24 of these businesses employ more than 200 people.

“This clearly demonstrates my region’s reliance on small business for local employment.

“Dobell was left with its own legacy from the former Labor government.

“Last year the Daily Telegraph reported that due to the increase in costs of business, particularly through an increase in the cost of electricity due to the carbon tax, more businesses had shut their doors in Dobell than anywhere else in NSW. “Unfortunately for the small businesses of

Dobell, they were the victims of the former government’s inept economic management that saw 412,000 small business jobs lost under their watch.

“I have previously given the example in this parliament of a local small business in my electorate that, due to the rising cost of gas and electricity as a result of the carbon tax, had to make the decision not to employ an additional shop assistant in order to pay the bills.

“We have a real and positive plan to bring assistance to small business to increase productivity and generate job growth right across Australia.

“First and foremost, we will scrap the carbon tax to bring real relief to businesses struggling to cope with carbon tax driven electricity increases.

“Small businesses such as the Little Creek Cheese Shop should not have to make the decision between paying the carbon tax and employing an additional worker.

“Under this g o v e r n m e n t ’s commitment, they will not have to make such a decision.

“This government will also deliver vital infrastructure projects.

“In total, the government has committed $35 billion to fund key road, rail and intermodal projects between 2013-14 and 2018-19.

“One such project that was promised at no end by those opposite, yet never delivered, was the M1-M2 missing link.

“This government will end the frustration of Central Coast motorists by investing $405 million to start construction of the M1M2 missing link.

“Unlike those opposite, we understand that this project is a vital piece of economic infrastructure that will boost the productive capacity of the NSW economy,” said Ms McNamara.

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The money raised will assist with the purchase of specialised firefighting equipment used by volunteers in both Lake Macquarie and Wyong Districts.

Staff throughout JCAL’s 27 offices worked hard leading up to Christmas to raise funds for local rural fire services throughout NSW and Queensland.

JCAL are a not for profit disability employment service who,

as well as placing persons with a disability, illness or health condition into sustainable employment, also run promotions throughout the year to raise funds for charitable organisations.

“We are absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to give back to our local fireies, who are the real everyday heroes who never quite get the praise they are due,” said JCAL marketing consultant Mr

Travis Williamson.

Companywide JCAL donated $6,000 to assist local rural fire services throughout NSW and Queensland.

JCAL run quarterly promotions with the last donation made to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital.

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Revised art house design to go to tender

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yong Council has voted to go out to tender for construction of the $12.7m new Art House Performing Arts and Conference Centre, after accepting a revised design.

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The new Art House will have a 500 seat auditorium / theatre with a fully functional fly tower that can accommodate professional theatre productions, a 130 seat studio space, a meeting room, foyer and exhibition area and front and back of house facilities.

Construction of The Art House building is expected to start by August this year and finish by December 2015.

Demolition on the existing site has already started, as have drainage works through the Wyong

Town Centre.

In December 2009, Council engaged Tonkin Zuliakha Greer (TZG) architects to develop designs for a Performing Arts Centre with a project Working Party of arts, business, community and education representatives to upgrade Wyong Memorial Hall in the Wy o n g / Tu g g e r a h Regional Centre.

Renamed The Art House, Wyong Shire Performing Arts and Conference Centre, the $24 million capital cost concept design was granted a Development

Application in December 2010.

At the time, Council endorsed an Operational Business Plan projecting a gross operating cost of $2 million per annum.

The funding strategy between 2010 and 2012, which aimed to secure two thirds of the capital cost from State and Federal Governments, was unable to raise the required funds for construction.

In response, council resolved in 2012 to revise the Concept Design and Business Plan with the project advisory Working Party to reduce the capital

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However, following the Federal election this offer was not honoured and deemed a pre-election promise.

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“The Art House will be the only 500 seat performing arts centre on the Central Coast with the fly tower needed to host professional touring theatre productions.

“It will also provide a much needed performing space for local dance schools and amateur performance groups so they don’t have to go to Newcastle for the closest venue big enough to accommodate them.

“I’d like to thank the dedicated Wyong Shire arts community who have championed this project; it’s great to see us going out to tender for construction.”

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The revised plan to achieve a build cost would be $11.8 million without a fly tower or $12.7 million with full flytower capabilities.

The purpose of The Art House is to provide the residents of Wyong Shire with quality facilities that support cultural activity through development and presentation of the arts, and to enhance the quality of community life through its programs and services throughout the Shire and the region.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This is a major step forward for arts on the Coast that has been 10 years in the making and it will transform the Wyong

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Non-member party supporters may get access to candidate pre-selection

Wallarah Community Foundation grants open he 2014 Wallarah Community Foundation grant application process is now open.

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abor Spokesperson for The Entrance Mr David Mehan said he would like to This year up to $60,000 see the community pre-selection model in grants will be allocated used here on the Central Coast. to fund projects which

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“Labor is currently preselecting candidates for the state election due on March 28 next year,” said Mr Mehan.

“In five seats, it is trialing a ‘community pre-selection’ model in which members of the community who support Labor but are not party members can participate in the selection of their local candidate, but none of these seats are Central Coast seats.

“At its last meeting, The Entrance State Electoral Council (SEC), of which I am spokesperson, voted to ask party members if they wanted to use the community pre-selection model in the selection of our candidate for the next state election or the existing ‘rank and file’

(party members only) system.

“The SEC will consider the views of branches and determine the process we would like to see used at its next scheduled meeting in March.

“When the community pre-selection model was used to select Labor’s candidate for Sydney mayor before the last council elections, hundreds of people who support Labor, but who are not party members, took part and many then helped on election day.

“I think the model is a great way of getting the community more involved in the party and I’d like to see us use it here on the Coast,” said Mr Mehan.

Media release, 23 Feb 2014 David Mehan, Labor

aim to assist or benefit the environment, community wellbeing and educational outcomes in the Wyong LGA. Not-for-profitcommunity and environmental organisations, groups and individuals can apply for Foundation grants of up to $10,000.

In 2013 the Foundation presented nine grants in total.

Wallarah 2 Coal Project project manager Mr Kenny Barry said that he was looking forward to being able to partner with a range of organisations again in 2014 to support the community.

“The Wallarah 2 Community Foundation provides an important opportunity to support worthwhile projects within the Wyong Shire.

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“In doing this, we encourage all community not-for-profit organisations to apply for a grant by visiting our website and submitting an online application,” added Mr Barry.

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North Sydney Oval The ‘Terrigals’ look is a museum more like the ‘Wiggles’

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t’s an embarrassing time for the residents of the Central Coast.

Former minister for the Central Coast Chris Hartcher, state member for the Entrance Chris Spence and Wyong’s Darren Webber are alleged

by ICAC to have been involved in illegal activities.

Whether guilty or not, the mud sticks, and call me a slow learner, but I am systematically losing all faith and respect in each level of Australian politics.

Every resident on the Coast needs to know that any person running for local, state, or federal representation of the region is totally clean and above board.

Unfortunately, very few who do run have the credentials needed and all are party driven.

We need to know that everything they do is driven by their need to improve our crucial infrastructure and the standard of living of the residents of Gosford, Wyong and the greater

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Central Coast, and not themselves or their parties.

What exactly is happening, especially in the light of the Craig Thompson debacle and the Iguana Joe’s fiasco with former coast representatives John Della Bosca and Belinda Neal? What exactly is in our drinking water, as it’s making the ‘Terrigals’ look more like the ‘Wiggles’?

Is it time for administrators to take over both Gosford and Wyong Councils, or do we continue to go down the

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ever-increasing political gurgler?

The conglomeration of proposed developments would have most residents opposing them, especially if they understood the ramifications or the history behind these proposals.

There is a decrease in genuine community input into many of these approvals with many of the proposals either covered by an intricate disguise, promises of jobs, jobs and more jobs or plenty of selfinterest.

The Coast has enough existing problems with our transport and roads, the lakes’ health, coal and gas mining issues and unsustainable developments catering for a minority.

Let’s get the basics right before we come up with grandiose proposals that have no hope in hell of making it.

The real issues are individuals, community groups or precinct committees losing their battles with councils and state government departments.

Local communities are having to continually belt their heads against bureaucratic decision making and-or incompetency.

This is a growing concern throughout NSW, yet there seems to be an epidemic on the Central Coast as listening to the people is quickly disappearing, with grand plans of precinct forums expecting to make the difference.

Being seen to be listening, yet responding to genuine community requests is becoming a moral (if not legal) nightmare.

Amalgamation with Lake Macquarie Council is looking good, creating a super-regional council.

Or would that just bring in more super-egocentric politicians?

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he speculation about the possibility of playing Mariners’ games at North Sydney and Brookvale is extremely upsetting.

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The very minor changes that North Sydney Council are talking about are ludicrous.

Sitting on wooden benches with wooden backs right out of the 1930s is ancient.

No spectators should be asked to put up with that in this day and age.

Let us be brutal, the modern shaped seat has been around since the 1960s and is very comfortable.

Wooden seats are damned uncomfortable.

The ground is an oval.

Spectators are remote from the touch lines and feel far less involvement with the game.

There are no decent facilities for any organisation or person

wanting to hire a private box.

The toilet facilities are diabolical and that is being kind.

Apparently the ladies toilets are appalling.

The whole place is a museum and is great for making drama films or television programs from years gone by.

It is far from suitable for A-League or any top line football.

To even mention playing a game at Brookvale is unbelievable and deserves no more words from me or any other foundation member of the Central Coast

Mariners.

It grieves me to write this, but if games are taken from Gosford to parts in Sydney, then we may have to change allegiance to another A-League team and that is Newcastle Jets.

Surely negotiations between Gosford City Council and Mariners’ management can successfully resolve the cost issue.

Let us all be clear, there is no chance of a rugby league team playing consistently at Gosford.

Therefore Central Coast Mariners are the main and only permanent tenant.

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note Labor’s family oriented approach with their new candidate in Swansea (Wyong Regional Chronicle, February 21).

Yasmine Catley had the “unwavering support” of former Union Boss Robert Coomb who unexpectedly lost the safe Labor seat in the last state election.

Many politicians bestow seats on their children, but if Ms Catley wins, we can look

forward to a husband and wife combination leading pleasant lives.

Ms Catley says she “is proud of Labor’s record in Swansea”.

Since her working life

has been in Union/Labor jobs, she must be aware Swansea’s most famous Labor politician was Milton Orkopolous?

Surely that doesn’t seem to be setting the bar particularly high?

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McNamara welcomes financial incentives for young, long term, unemployed

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ew financial incentives which will boost workforce participation and get more young job seekers off welfare and into work have been welcomed by the Federal Member for Dobell.

The Coalition Government introduced legislation into Parliament on Thursday, February 27, which Ms McNamara said would deliver on two key election commitments.

Ms McNamara said the financial assistance would help eligible local job seekers through two measures.

“In Dobell we have over 700 people aged between 22 and 29 who have been on the Newstart allowance for at least 12 months,” said Ms McNamara.

“The Job Commitment Bonus will encourage young, long term unemployed job seekers aged 18-30 by paying eligible job seekers $2,500 if they get a job and remain in continuous work for 12

months.

“A further $4,000 will be paid if they remain in continuous work and off income support for two years.

“The Relocation Assistance to Take Up a Job provides up to $6,000 to eligible job seekers who relocate to a regional area or $3,000 to eligible job seekers who relocate to a metropolitan area.

“Families with dependent children can be provided with an extra $3,000 in recognition of any other additional costs.”

Ms McNamara called on the Labor Party to support the legislation and give job seekers a real chance to find and keep a job.

“The Coalition Government is determined

to prevent young job seekers from sliding into long term welfare dependency and to reward positive, pro-work behaviours,” she said.

“We have a plan to build a stronger economy and provide targeted assistance to create new job opportunities.

“Youth unemployment skyrocketed under the previous Labor Government.

“Labor must acknowledge this shameful legacy to job seekers and support this legislation so eligible unemployed Australians can benefit from these incentives,” Ms McNamara concluded.

Media release, 27 Feb 2014 Luka Nayna, office of Karen McNamara MP

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Free legal assistance at Toukley he Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) has begun a new legal outreach service at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre to provide legal assistance to Central Coast residents.

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Solicitors from the CCCLC will attend Toukley Neighbourhood Centre each Thursday morning to provide free and confidential legal advice.

The outreach service will allow individuals to access legal help on a range of issues including fines and debts, neighbourhood disputes, minor criminal matters, family law and domestic violence.

CCCLC principal solicitor Ms Bronwyn Ambrogetti said the outreach project aimed to provide legal advice for people that typically have difficulty accessing legal help.

“There is limited access

to free legal services in the northern area of the Central Coast so we are very happy to offer legal advice to disadvantaged people,” Ms Ambrogetti said.

“We have seen the demand for legal advice on the Coast increase recently, so the legal outreach service is an important way to reach as much of the community as possible with the limited funding that we have.

“We look forward to working in partnership with the Toukley Neighbourhood Centre on this project.”

The Outreach Service at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre will be part of

the CCCLC’s present Homeless Outreach Legal Service, which currently runs a clinic at Coast Shelter in North Gosford each Monday at 11am.

People are advised to call the Toukley Neighbourhood Centre on 4396 1555 to make an appointment at the new outreach service.

The CCCLC is a notfor-profit community based service that provides free and accessible legal services to community groups and individuals who live, work or study on the Central Coast of NSW. Media release, 28 Feb 2014 Bronwyn Ambrogetti, CCCLC

Green Army to return ederal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has welcomed the Government’s introduction of the Green Army legislation to the Parliament.

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The Green Army Programme is part of the Government’s Cleaner Environment Plan under the Clean Land pillar.

Green Army is a voluntary programme aimed to encourage handson, practical, grassroots action to support local environment and heritage

conservation projects across Australia.

It’s an opportunity for young people in Dobell aged 17 to 24 to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields and explore careers in conservation management.

“In Dobell the

Government will deliver three Green Army projects,” Ms McNamara said.

“These projects will improve our local environment by providing funds for dune restoration and rehabilitation at The Entrance North along with practical environmental

works to clean up Tuggerah Lakes and further enhancements of the Central Coast Wetlands.

“I am currently working with the Environment Minister in having this project rolled out as soon as possible.

“The application process for new projects will also open shortly and I will be fighting for further projects in Dobell to be delivered for the community.

“The Green Army will make a real difference to the environment and local communities through

projects such as restoring and protecting habitat, weeding, planting, cleaning up creeks and rivers and restoring cultural heritage places.

“In addition to that, the participants will be paid an allowance and gain valuable skills in conservation management, teamwork and discipline in waking up each morning and committing to work,” said Ms McNamara.

The Australian Government will shortly be undertaking a tender process for Service

Providers who will engage the Green Army teams, supervise, manage activities to ensure projects are completed safely and report regularly on progress.

Projects may be carried out across urban, regional and remote Australia on public land, Indigenousheld lands, or private land where there is a clear community and environmental and heritage benefit.

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Demonstrators outside Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein’s office in Woy Woy

Demonstrators protest sand mine expansion About 100 sand mine protesters demonstrated outside the Woy Woy office of Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein on Friday, January 17.

Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa said a range of community groups and individuals were taking a stand on the Calga sand quarry.

“Aunty Beve welcomed us to country and explained the importance of the women’s

fertility initiation area at Calga which is already partly damaged and threatened with almost total destruction under the expansion,” said Ms da Costa.

“I spoke on behalf of the Central Coast Greens about our Protecting Our Water campaign.

“We acknowledge all the other issues, such as heritage, noise, dust at the site, but we have a particular focus on the impacts of mining and quarrying on our water supplies for the Central Coast.

“We are calling on the State

Government to implement a ban on all new sandstone quarrying for building sand, new long-wall or open cut coal mines and any CSG exploration, drilling or fracking anywhere in the water catchments of the Central Coast,” said Ms da Costa.

Mr Jake Cassar, representing Save the Sacred Land at Kariong, discussed aspects of the damage being done by Calga, as did convenor of the Camp Quoll protection camp and information booth Mr Ian Sutton.

Greens MLC Mr David Shoebridge spoke about his visit that day with his daughters to the Wildlife Walkabout Park and Treetops.

He said he was astounded that the potential for eco-tourism was being put at risk by the threat of extractive industries for a possible overall loss in employment on the Coast.

“Despite our written invitation and two phone calls to his office, the local elected representative of Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein,

who had a prior engagement in Newcastle, did not provide a statement or ask his staff to speak on his behalf,” said Ms da Costa.

“The community has still not been informed about Mr Holstein’s position on the Calga quarry expansion, nor what he is doing personally to protect water on the Coast, or what he is doing to keep his Water Not Coal promise made at the last State election,” she said.

Email, 30 Jan 2014 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

Changes to planning scheme proposed A planning proposal is being prepared by Gosford Council to address issues arising in the draft Gosford Local Environment Plan since its initial adoption and submission to the Department of Planning in 2011.

The proposal incorporates amendments to the draft LEP including; temporary land use provisions, information relating to temporary events and activities on public land, name changes, amendments to maps and rezonings.

The Planning Proposal will be sent to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure if no submissions objecting to the proposal are received during a public exhibition period.

A number of amendments to the plan’s maps will be included in the proposal including: Lot 1 DP 311853 Wagstaffe Ave, Wagstaffe, which is recommended to change from the existing zone of 2(a)/7(a) to R2 as the 7(a) zoned area would was only 208sqm.

Lot 1 DP 348158, Phegans Bay Rd, Phegans Bay would change from existing zone 2 (a) and

exhibited zone RE1 to the proposed zone of R2 as the land is 31sqm in area and in private ownership so should be zoned R2.

Lot 102 DP 747829 Kathleen St, Woy Woy, would change from existing zone 5 (a) and exhibited zone R2 to the proposed zone of SP2 as the lot is part of the Woy Woy Hospital site and should be zoned SP2 Health Services Facility as is the rest of the site.

Lot 32 DP 717084 Myola Rd, Umina, would change from existing zone 9(c)/Reserve and exhibited zone R2-RE1 to the proposed zone of R2 as the lot has had its

boundaries corrected which means part of the private lot is zoned RE1 and the R2 zone needs to be aligned with the new boundaries.

Lot 130 DP 9508 Jacaranda Ave, Patonga, changes from the existing zone of 7(a)/6(a) and exhibited zone of E2 to the proposed zone of E2-RE1 as the lot is shown as being in private ownership. There is also a strip of land 100 feet wide along Patonga Creek which is Crown Reserve and should be zoned RE1.

Amendments to heritage maps will also be included in the Planning Proposal including a former house in the vicinity Orange Grove Private

Hospital in Cedar Cres, Blackwall.

Council’s amendment states that the house is no longer part of Orange Grove Private Hospital and should be named House of Rock Davis as it was identified in the heritage study.

Also proposed to be amended is the Woy Woy Railway Tunnel which was included in the State Heritage Register on June 28 last year and should therefore be included as an item of State significance in Schedule 5.

Gosford Council agenda ENV.3, 21 Jan 2014

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Some residents travelled over on earlier ferries, while others took the 10:50am from Wagstaffe to have a coffee at Ettalong and return on the inaugural departure at 12:20pm.

Others took advantage of the departure at 4:20pm having enjoyed the movies at Cinema Paradiso.

The inaugural trip was celebrated with balloons, tinsel, and much hilarity with bystanders joining in the fun, according to Ms Peta Colebatch from the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association.

She said that the new service was the result of years of lobbying, starting in 2010.

The two return trips per day have allowed residents to visit medical services, enjoy the pictures and wider shopping facilities at Ettalong and Umina, she said.

Newsletter, 2 Feb 2014 Peta Colebatch, Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association

An artist’s impression of the proposed boarding house

Hundreds object to boarding house proposal Hundreds of submissions have been lodged against an application to build a $2.6 million boarding house and cafe at 302 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong.

Residents celebrate the inaugural ferry trip of the new Ettalong to Wagstaffe timetable

Push for NBN rollout on Peninsula The Central Coast Broadband Alliance will seek to have the NBN rollout continued on the Peninsula.

It will make an appeal to the Minister for Communications Mr Malcolm Turnbull, local members of parliament and NSW Senators.

The appeal, which was supported by 260 local businesses, organisations and individuals, argued that a continued rollout would be cheaper to implement and offer an excellent cost-benefit analysis for the nation.

The Peninsula, together with Wagstaffe, Killcare, Tascott and other areas on the Central Coast,

were slated to have their NBN connections constructed this year and next.

However, post-election the NBNCo’s new review had pushed the roll out to 2019.

Woy Woy was previously next cab off the rank, with plans to begin construction later this year, immediately after Tascott.

As it stands these areas are now five years away.

The group stresses that they are maintaining a constructive and positive approach.

“We claim to have well-reasoned case that shows that it would be cheaper and easier to maintain the

NBN rollout here on the Peninsula as there are many locals currently geared up and installing in and around Gosford and Berkley Vale,” said Central Coast Broadband Alliance’s Mr David Abrahams.

“We know the Peninsula and surrounding areas have old, highly stressed telephone and broadband infrastructure and it should be prioritised for the NBN upgrade.

“If the area is to attract more high paid jobs, infrastructure is absolutely essential in this day and age.

“The NBN infrastructure will also support a high rate of telecommuting and reduce the

dependence on overloaded rail and road networks.

“One area that the NBN is already assisting with is inhome care by using so called tele-health initiatives that allow medical specialists to consult and - or monitor people in their homes when they are ill, disabled or frail.

“Trials in Queensland have shown a significant increase in the quality of home care and a reduction in the cost of delivery to state and local government,” said Mr Abrahams.

Mr Abrahams said the appeal group has approached Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks and is

hoping to convince her to go into bat for the Peninsula on this issue.

“It is understood Ms Wicks is considering working with Erina Chamber to advance their roll out as previously published.

“We think that the Peninsula is an equally important area for these telecommunications upgrades and the government’s new rollout plan of 2019 will be way too late for many.

“No formal reply has yet been received by the Minister,” said Mr Abrahams.

Media release, 13 Feb 2014 David Abrahams, Central Coast Broadband Alliance

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Many objections are based on rumours and fears that the boarding house would accommodate drug addicts, alcoholics and people released from prison.

In answer to questions from Peninsula News, Gosford Council stated: “There is no evidence that the boarding house will be used as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre or similar operation as has been suggested.

“At this stage, council does not have information relating to the likely occupants of the boarding house.

“The DA has been lodged under Division 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.

“Under the SEPP, there are no requirements in relation the occupants of the boarding house, other than that each room will be occupied by no more than two occupants.

“There is no requirement for affordable rental, or for the boarding house to be operated by a social housing provider.”

The development would include a cafe and outdoor seating area and the boarding house which would include a manager’s residence at first and second floor levels and a trafficable roof area.

A Statement of Environmental Effects, prepared on behalf of the applicant Simon and Betty Elias - ADG Architects, stated that “careful consideration has been given to the design and layout of the proposed development to ensure that the amenity of the surrounding area will not be compromised and that the work provides a high standard of redevelopment, compatible with and sympathetic to the existing and likely future built and natural environment”.

The ground floor would see a cafe on the corner of Ocean View and Ferry Rds, a reception and manager’s office and car parking for 14 vehicles including one disabled space.

The first floor would have 14 boarding rooms with individual balconies, each with a kitchenette and bathroom facilities, a common area, terrace and manager’s unit.

The second floor would have 15 boarding rooms with balconies, kitchenette, bathroom, common area and terraces.

Each room would have a floor

area of approximately 16 metres square excluding the kitchen and bathroom areas.

The roof would have a clothes-drying area and recreation area.

It would require the demolition of a single storey building comprising three retail tenancies and a cafe and covered courtyard area with a garage and shed structures at the rear along with a clad house.

The site is zoned 3(a) Business General under the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance, and according to the Statement of Environmental Effects, the development is consistent with the objectives of the zone “in that the development will retain and relocate the retail and cafe components respectively which will continue to provide for the shopping and service needs of the community at a regional district and/or neighbourhood level”.

Under the provisions of the Gosford LEP, the site is zoned B2 with which, according to the Statement, the proposed development is consistent in that “it provides opportunity for a broad range of services and facilities to serve the local population”.

The statement also claims that the design of the proposed development has had

appropriate regard to crime prevention.

“There are limited opportunities for antisocial behaviour within the development and it is likely that the proposed development will present a low crime risk.”

It also states that the development is not contrary to the public interest.

“The proposed development is consistent with the relevant objectives of the zone and will not have any significant impacts on the environment.

“Furthermore, the development is such that it will attract customers to the area, increasing the potential for increased clientele for the existing businesses.”

Gosford Council has received hundreds of submissions against the proposal with many stating that the boarding house would provide accommodation for drug addicts, alcoholics and people released from prison who have no accommodation.

A submission by Helen and Kelvin Gullivar of Killcare stated that the application was “completely out of context with the area which has developed a delightful village atmosphere over recent years”.

A submission by Ettalong resident Catherina Anderson also objected strongly to the

“disturbing news”.

Ms Anderson’s submission said she was “shocked that anyone with any brains would decide to build such a facility in Ettalong”.

“The boarding house, as I read, will be housed for drug addicts, alcoholics and jail releases.

“How am I meant to feel with this kind of element and my three daughters; can you assure their safety?”

Killcare resident Mr Robyn Wilmot also lodged an objection and said that Ettalong had a “complete lack of services for these type of people”.

“Ettalong itself is a sleepy, quiet retirement-holiday area with only, as far as medical support is concerned, two pharmacies and two local doctors.

“The Central Coast itself struggles to meet the heath needs of the general population, with an acute shortage of doctors and other health professionals in most suburbs.”

The DA is still being assessed and is on public exhibition for community comment until Monday 3 March.

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All systems go for Lake Haven cinema

Proposed airport fees changed in light of submissions

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yong Council has adopted new fees and charges for Warnervale Airport after making several changes to the original proposal based on suggestions received from the public exhibition.

The proposed fees and charges were exhibited for 43 days between December 20 last year and February 1.

Changes included exempting charitable organisations such as Angel Flight, Care Flight Royal Flying Doctor Service and Westpac Rescue Helicopter from airport usage fees, and re-defining the landing fee for flight training as ‘per lesson’ instead of ‘per landing’ to ensure that

‘touch and go’ and ‘runway kisses’ do not make pilot training unaffordable.

As a result of the public exhibition, 63 submissions were received with 47 of those regarding the proposed usage fee.

The main concerns regarding the fees were the fact that trainee pilots are required to practice landings and take-offs during flight training and in some instances a trainee

pilot may conduct up to 10 landings and take offs; concerns training would be made unaffordable due to the proposed fee increase; usage fee is considered to be high in comparison to other airports; and an impact on business, affordability for training schools and trainee pilots.

Wyong Council Agenda 4.1, 26 Feb 2014 Email, 26 Feb 2014 Wyong Council Media

Council betrayed by brewery yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton and general manager Mr Michael Whittaker met on Thursday, February 6, with The former skatepark site where the cinema will be located executives from Carlton and United Breweries (CUB) to discuss a council proposal to buy the Bluetongue Brewery Warnervale yong Council has approved the Lake Haven Cinema development with construction due to be completed by the plant and develop it as a local commercial venture. end of this year.

Mayor Cr Eaton said tourist attraction and local SABMiller, the brewery

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Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the eight cinema complex to be built on Council land would provide much needed entertainment and jobs for local youth as well as invigorate Lake Haven’s image and recreational capacity.

“The cinemas will be a real positive for the community and I think they will, in turn, encourage further development,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“Upon completion

the complex will be fully owned by Wyong Council.

“We’re pleased to have a long term tenant with great credentials on board for the construction and management of the cinema as we have struck a valuable deal that will provide a solid long term return,” said the mayor.

Council is investing $6.7 million into the cinema’s construction, however, any costs above that will be borne by Metro.

As reported previously, in addition to standard rent, Metro will pay council additional rent based on 10% of gross sales above $5.5 million per year.

The existing skate park at Gravity Community Centre has been removed in order for construction to commence and will be relocated elsewhere within Lake Haven in coming months.

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the purpose of the meeting was to try and persuade CUB to sell Bluetongue to Wyong, which council envisions operating as a water bottling plant.

“Our community feels gutted by the brewery closing,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Council gave significant subsidies, millions of dollars of subsidies, on the basis that this factory was going to be here long term.

“The brewery was also supposed to be a huge

employer but after just four years, it’s finished.

“The promises made to the community have fallen by the wayside.

“Now they’re closing.

“We thought we were getting something great and they haven’t delivered.

“The only way we can retain promised benefits is for council to try and acquire the site so we can keep the factory operating and secure local jobs.”

Due to a takeover by Carlton United Breweries (CUB), owned by giant

announced its closure in January SABMiller said it was surplus to their needs.

Mayor Cr Eaton said CUB was a major Australian company and a good corporate citizen.

He said he was hopeful that they will do the right thing by the Central Coast and their original promises to Council.

“Help us work with the local community to preserve these jobs,” Cr Eaton said.

Media release, 5 Mar 2014 Wyong Council Media

Business

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Watered down Haloumi cheese wins NBN plan will be a gold at the Royal backward step

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esidents in Berkeley Vale and Glenning Valley can now switch to the NBN’s fibre optic telecommunication service.

“There’s more good news to come if you’re in Long Jetty and parts of Tumbi Umbi, but that’s where it stops,” said Central Coast Broadband Alliance spokesperson Mr David Abrahams.

“Companies and residents are reportedly frustrated by the fact that the alternate NBN service will now not be available until 2019, despite an election commitment that it would be finished by 2016.

“Of more concern to some in the business community was that the incoming government assured voters prior to the election that they would honour construction contracts previously published by the NBN Co. “For example The Entrance business precinct previously had published construction schedules.

“Those schedules were taken down in November after the election.

“Businesses were planning on leveraging the faster fibre optic NBN connections to grow and attract new business investment.

“However it is understood that the new local member for Dobell Karen McNamara is lobbying to have that reinstated, presumably, recognising that Mr Turnbull’s decision to take down key business areas like The Entrance is not in anyone’s interest.

“We wish her luck with her internal lobbying.

“Ms McNamara is well aware that the watered down NBN plan will be a backward step for Wyong.

“The alternate NBN plan proposes to run fibre optic cable to so called ‘nodes’ (street corner cabinets) around Wyong LGA and rely on older copper Telstra networks to connect houses.

“The advantage of this plan appeared to be that it could be rolled out faster and cheaper.

‘This assertion now looks not to be the case.

“The government’s own NBN review process has indicated that the rollout schedule will now be pushed out to 2019, three years behind the original plan of 2016.

“It should also be noted that fibre to the node technology carries only a tenth of the speed of the original fibre to the home solution.

“Fibre to the node relies on old Telstra copper making it considerably less reliable and more susceptible to flood damage and lightning strikes,” said Mr Abrahams.

“The NBN fibre optic rollout on the Central Coast continues until about June this year when current construction contracts finish.

“Dozens of trainee installers risk losing their positions as local installation companies finish up work,” said Mr Abrahams.

“A new grouping, the Central Coast Broadband Alliance put a constructive proposal to Minister Turnbull prior to Christmas appealing to him to continue the NBN rollout on the Central Coast as previously planned and use the region as a cost-benefit analysis for the nation.

“With the original regional rollout moving rapidly in Gosford City it would seem both

economically sensible and rational to complete the construction locally.

“Over 250 organisations, businesses and individuals wrote constructive submissions to the Minister in that proposal.

“Both councils have also previously given their unanimous support to the original NBN investment.

“The Central Coast Broadband Alliance thinks telecommunications upgrades and investments should be seen as nonpartisan regional necessities, not political footballs.

“The Central Coast has a well-documented need for telecommunication upgrades to be carried out as quickly as possible.

“A full fibre optic network would undoubtedly be a major advantage for residents and for regional employment growth.

“No formal reply has yet been received by the Minister; we wait with baited breath,” said Mr Abrahams.

The Senate Committee on the NBN rollout will visit Terrigal on Tuesday, March 11, to conduct hearings from 8:30am to 4pm.

Media release, 20 Feb 2014 David Abrahams, Central Coast Broadband Alliance

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ittle Creek Cheese, located in the Wyong Milk Factory, has won gold at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show for its haloumi cheese.

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Last year, Little Creek Cheese won gold at the Sydney Royal, Melbourne Royal and Hobart Royal and silver in Adelaide and Perth.

The cheese and dairy awards are judged well before the Easter show due to the huge numbers of entrants every year.

“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I looked through the results and saw Little Creek Cheese Wyong on the top of the list again,” said owner and cheese maker Ms Sue Parsons.

“It’s what dreams are made of, to have your product judged

by Australian and iInternational judges and have them agree it’s worthy of gold, two years in a row,” said owner and

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‘Have the chat’ with loved ones now entral Coast Local Health District’s organ and tissue donation specialist nurse Yoni Cross cycled from Wyong Hospital to Parliament House in Canberra from Friday, February 21, to Monday, February 24, to raise awareness of Organ Donation.

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As part of DonateLife week 2014,Ms Cross rode the 391km from Wyong Hospital to Canberra to honour the 391 Australians who were organ donors in 2013.

“I decided to ride to Canberra in memory of those who saved the lives of others through organ donation, and give thanks to the families that so generously supported their loved one’s wishes to be an organ donor,” she said.

Ms Cross used the ride to raise awareness of the importance of discovering the facts about organ and tissue donation and the need for people to register their donation decision on the Australian Organ Donor Register.

“Most importantly, I am reminding everyone to ‘have the chat’ with loved ones to make sure their donation decision is known,” Ms Cross said.

Beginning at 9am on Friday, February 21, the local specialist cycled over four days to encourage people to start a conversation that many never have.

“In the same way that we discuss what we want to have happen in the event

of our death, we also need to talk about whether we would like to become an organ and tissue donor,” she said.

“It’s a conversation we can have today, that helps prepare our loved ones should they be offered the opportunity to proceed with organ and tissue donation.

“With one organ and tissue donor able to transform the lives of 10 or more people, it’s a conversation that could one day save lives.”

During her ride Ms Cross stopped at Dunumbral Park in Cecil Hills near Liverpool for the launch of Donatelife week with Minister for Health Jillian Skinner, and arrived at Parliament House on Monday, February 24, where she took part in DonateLife Week celebrations.

In Australia, the family will always be asked to confirm the donation decision of the deceased before donation for transplantation can proceed.

Families that have discussed and know each other’s donation decisions are much more likely to support organ and tissue donation proceeding.

“Less than 1% of all

hospital deaths occur in the specific circumstances where a person can be considered for organ donation, although many more have the potential to become tissue donors,” Ms Cross said.

She is urging Central Coast residents to optimise every opportunity for potential donation by having the chat that saves lives.

To encourage family discussion, local Lions Clubs will be hosting barbecues at Lake Haven Bunnings on Saturday, March 8, and Tuggerah Bunnings on Sunday, March 9.

“I am personally meeting with each of the Lions Clubs that will be hosting the Bunnings barbecues,” Ms Cross said.

“Their commitment to community and their generosity is something that I am proud to be associated with, and DonateLife is grateful for our partnership between local Lions Clubs and Bunnings and over DonateLife Week.”

Yoni Cross with her supporters before she left on her cycle

Local member warns: “The GP tax is a sickness tax”

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he Federal Government’s proposed GP tax will hit Central Coast families hard, according to Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall.

Ms Hall said research commissioned by the Consumers Health Forum has found the proposed tax would reduce access to healthcare and see Australians delaying their visits to the doctor which would lead to higher costs Media release, 19 Feb 2014 Sharna Ryan, Central Coast overall.

“It also found there is Local Health District no evidence the tax will deliver overall cost savings as it will only compound existing problems and further disadvantage people,” said Ms Hall.

“Based on current Medicare bulk billing Wyong, Gosford and Woy Woy Hospitals figures, a $6 GP tax will Central Coast Local Health District is seeking people able to give a little time cost millions of dollars for families on the Central to help some of the most sick, frail and aged patients in our hospitals.

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electorate, where about 79.6% of services are bulk billed, a GP tax could total $4.396 million.

“In the Dobell electorate, where 80.1% of services are bulk billed, a GP tax could total $4.767 million.”

Ms Hall said a GP tax would hit those who can least afford it, including families with children and the elderly.

“Under the Howard Government, the bulk billing rate in Shortland was less than 60%.

“Now it is almost 80%.

“But if the Abbott Government’s GP tax goes ahead, it will erode the benefits of bulk billing which have been

so important for so many people.

“The GP tax is a sickness tax.

“I will fight any attempt to charge an extra tax just for visiting the doctor.

“There will also be flow-on effects – such as increased visits to hospital emergency units because families want to avoid paying the GP tax.

“This will not help our public health system and will simply put more pressure on other healthcare services,” said Ms Hall.

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Government refuses Challenge to raise to rule out aged funds for childrens’ pension cuts hospital ederal Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall said the Coalition Government was refusing to rule out any cuts to the current aged pension payments.

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Ms Hall said the Prime Minister had been asked twice in Parliament recently if he would rule out changes to the aged pension.

“But Mr Abbott refused to rule out pension cuts on both days of questioning,” said Ms Hall.

“The Shortland electorate is one of the oldest electorates in Australia.

“About 20% of people in Shortland are over the age of 65 years.

“Of this 20%, about 80% receive the age

pension.

“These are generally people who have worked hard for Australia in the past, and now it is our turn to make sure they are supported in their later years.

“The former Labor Government increased the aged pension to help with the cost of living pressures.

“But now the Prime Minister is refusing to rule out cuts to the pension and is being tricky and secretive about what his budget plans really are.

“Many pensioners have already contacted my office and expressed their great concern about what will happen to their pension payments.

“Pensioners are frightened about what Mr Abbott will do in the May budget.

“I strongly oppose any cuts to the aged pension and I will fight any cuts which will impact local pensioners.”

Media release, 26 Feb 2014 Lisa McDermott, office Jill Hall MP

New courses on health, aged care and disability

One of the obstacles from the challenge

he Central Coast Community College has implemented a new series of courses with a focus on health, aged care and disability.

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Kerry Hamilton has been instrumental in this, joining the Community College team to help with the development.

“I am really excited by the role and developing and delivering high quality training for individuals interested in a career in care and disability,” said Kelly.

“We have just developed a combined Certificate IV in Aged

Care and Disability which we are really excited about because it will provide opportunities to gain employment in both industries.

“We also offer a Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical), a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health and a Certificate III in Aged Care.”

College executive director Mr Jonathan Davis said: “I am delighted

that Kerry has joined the team to develop an area of provision which we believe will see substantial growth over the next five years.”

“Local economic and demographic data shows an increasing demand for care workers and care assistants as more people look to retire on the Central Coast.”

Media Release, 13 Feb 2014 Pip Wilson, Central Coast Community College

he Grin and Bear it Challenge, supported by the Raw Challenge, will be held on Sunday, March 23, in Doyalson and will raise funds for The Childrens’ Hospital at Westmead.

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The event is a physical and mental challenge which includes a number of different outdoor obstacles designed to test participants’ strength, stamina and agility.

The Grin and Bear it Challenge is over the same course as the Raw Challenge, which is being held on both the Saturday and Sunday, but

is exclusive to the Grin and Bear it Challenge participants.

It is limited to 200 participants, all of who will receive boot camp training sessions, merchandise, food and drink on event day, a special event pack, transfers to and from the course and chances to win prizes.

Participants can choose to walk or run each track and make the course as hard or easy as they desire.

Grin and Bear it Challenge organisers have said that all proceeds will be going to the hospital.

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Scholarships and internships for university students

Budgewoi PS undergoing a makeover udgewoi Public School is currently undergoing a number of improvements, with work in its top quad now complete.

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Wyong Council’s Linda Sutton and scholarship winners Nathan McGuire, Emanuel Francica, Ronan Lane and Melissa Batten

welve of the best and brightest university students have been selected for education support scholarships and internships with Wyong Council.

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The Scholarship and Internship programs provide financial support while allowing participants to gain invaluable work experience prior to completing their degrees.

Council’s education scholarship program, for local first and second year university students, provides $2,500 to four worthy students, who also have the opportunity to spend four weeks carrying out paid work experience in a range of Council departments.

The 2014 scholarship winners are: Emanuel Francica studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering; Melissa Batten studying a Bachelor Business/ Bachelor of International

Studies; Ronan Lane studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Architecture; and Nathan McGuire studying a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering.

A further eight university students, in the final two years of their selected Bachelor Degree, were chosen for a council internship, offering 12 months of paid work experience in roles relevant to their Degree.

These spots are for top performers in the disciplines of engineering and, for the first time, social science.

The eight interns for 2014 are: Sean Goodall studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering;

Thomas Gibbs studying a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering; Andrew Killen studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Business; Jagjit Singh studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering; Jessica Zhang studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Architecture; Fiseha Akele studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Structures); Julian Tan studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering; and Kellianne Newell studying a Bachelor of Social Science.

At the completion of the 12 month scholarship and internship programs, participants are required to put pen to paper and

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and 2C rooms needs some plumbing pipe replacement.

“If funding permits, the ceiling tiles in 1/2R, 2M and 2C will be replaced with gyprock.

“This should expend the budget of $36,000 which is our yearly allocation.

“We were very fortunate to not have to pay for most of the work done in top quad and only have to pay the first $3,000 for the termite extermination and building works in B Block,” said Ms Moore.

Newsletter, 3 Mar 2014 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

Student program to assist with grief or loss yong Christian Community School is offering its students the chance to participate in a Seasons for Growth program aimed at helping children learn how to manage changes that might result in grief or loss.

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The program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research which highlights the importance of social support and the need to practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss as a result of death, separation, divorce or related circumstances.

The program focuses on issues such as selfesteem, managing feelings, problemsolving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks.

Newsletter, 5 Mar 2014 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

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detail the ups and downs of their time within the ranks of Wyong Shire Council.

Through these reports, Council identifies areas for improvement, not only for the programs, but in many functional aspects of Council’s day to day operation.

Jessica Styan, who was one of the 2013 scholarship recipients, said in her final report: ”The experience I gained is invaluable, and one that I will never forget and one that will shape my future”.

C o u n c i l ’ s Organisational Development Partner Ms Linda Sutton announced the successful recipients at a ceremony held in Council’s Civic Centre.

“The programs provide a unique opportunity to actively equip students with support, skills and experiences that will give them a head start in their career,” she said.

Principal Ms Kerry Moore said the drains and additional pipes and downpipes worked well with the recent heavy rain.

“The leaf fill was removed from the guttering after the rain so we will expect even better results in the next rainy period,” said Ms Moore.

Ms Moore said the next few projects have also been prioritised with the primary toilets to be painted, missing tiles replaced and new taps installed in the next vacation period.

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Understanding Superannuation seminar at Tuggerah

Education

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free financial information seminar will be held in Tuggerah on Wednesday, March 26, for people who are planning for retirement.

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The Understanding Superannuation seminar will be held at Tuggerah Library.

The Financial Information Service (FIS) is a free, high quality, locally delivered service

that provides education and information on financial and lifestyle issues to all Australians.

The seminar will be hosted by a specialist FIS officer, who can help people to make informed

financial decisions, and explain the consequences of those decisions in the short, medium and long term.

Email, 28 Feb 2014 Department of Human Services

College increases course offerings entral Coast Community College is increasing its course offerings in areas including Information Technology, Disability and Aged Care in an attempt to meet the demands of major job growth sectors on the Central Coast.

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Executive Director Mr Jonathan Davis said he is sharing the College’s vision for the future as part of a presentation tour for community groups and other organisations.

Speaking at the Rotary Club of Gosford on Wednesday, February 26, he outlined the range of innovative new plans the College will put in place in response to new State initiatives.

“Major changes are coming into play next year with the introduction of the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled initiative.

“This initiative is a demand driven model that is aimed at increasing productivity and participation in courses.

“This means the College will be increasing the amount of courses we can offer to the public, along with different methods of delivery, such as online learning.

“We will be looking at

Darcy Stubbs, Thomas Clark and Eliza Thompson

wenty-nine students represented Wyong Christian Community School at the Primary Zone Swimming Carnival in Newcastle on Tuesday, February 25.

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Wyong Christian Community School finished fourth overall with Eliza Thompson, Darcy Stubbs and Thomas Clark all successful in gaining entry to the State

Christian Schools Sports Association Carnival to be held in Blacktown.

Thomas placed second overall in the nine years boys while Eliza and Darcy both placed third

overall in the eight years girls and nine years boys respectively.

Newsletter, 5 Mar 2014 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

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the growth sectors on the Central Coast, and will be developing qualification courses in areas such as Disability, Aged Care and Information Technology to keep up with the employment demand,” he said.

“Our vision is to become a vibrant, innovative and inclusive Community College that serves the Central Coast,” Mr Davis said.

Media release, 27 Feb 2014 Pip Wilson, Central Coast Community College

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For details go to www.zoefletcher.com or call Zoe Fletcher on 0497 766 522

for students to apply for the 2015 selective class at Kariong Mountains High School This class provides an enriching curriculum for students, with a focus on bioscience/technology options.

KMHS a bioscience/technology specialist school offering courses in computer technology, exercise and sport science, food and nutrition, forensics, horticulture, marine studies and zoology.

Interested families from the Central Coast and surrounds are welcome to attend our information evening on Wednesday March 12th from 6.30pm at Kariong Mountains High School, Festival Drive, Kariong P: 43400246 E: kariongmtn-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.kariongmountainshigh.com.au

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Out & About

P16 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - March 7, 2014

McNamara puts on the gloves for Clean Up Australia Day

The Angels to Talk The Talk at Doyalson

ock band The Angels will perform at the Doyalson RSL Club on Friday, April 4, as part of their Talk The Talk 40th anniversary tour.

R Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara with Kate Sanderson

demonstrate erkeley Vale Scout Group was joined by Member for Dobell Ms Dobell our community’s Karen McNamara on Sunday, March 2, to clean up Tuggerah commitment to our local Lakes as part of Clean Up Australia Day.

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“For the past 20 years, Australians have devoted more than 24 million hours towards the environment through Clean Up Australia Day and collected over 200,000 tonnes of rubbish,” said Ms McNamara.

“This year I lent a hand cleaning up the foreshore of the magnificent

Tuggerah Lake at a cleanup site organised by scout patrol leader Kate Sanderson.

“Kate is 14-yearsold and belongs to the 1st Berkeley Vale Scout Group.

“Kate has achieved her Grey Wolf Award, which is the highest award in the Cub Scout section, and is now working towards her

Scout Medallion.

“As part of organising the clean-up site, Kate coordinated other scout members to assist her.

“Kate will also return to the site over the next three months with her own scout patrol to ensure that there is continued environmental improvement.

“I was honoured to have been invited by Kate and the Scouts to lend a hand on Clean Up Australia Day. “The 54 Clean Up Australia Day sites across

environment.

“This government is serious about assisting local environmental groups who are working to deliver practical improvements to our local environment.

“I congratulate and thank Kate, the Berkeley Vale Scout Group and all volunteers across my electorate who volunteered their time on Clean Up Australia Day,” said Ms McNamara.

Transcript, 3 Mar 2014 Karen McNamara

Markets in the Wyong Shire

After four decades of hits, the Australian band is hitting the road for an extensive nationwide tour coinciding with the release of two commemorative albums.

The first album features all the group’s most popular tracks as well as some rare classics.

The second volume cherry picks the best of their live recordings from the 1970s through to the present day.

The Angels, Dave Gleeson [vocals], Rick Brewster [lead guitar], John Brewster [rhythm guitar], Sam Brewster [bass] and Nick Norton [drums], are also launching a website with a full history section for each member past and present.

“After being part of The Angels for the past four decades, I have been privileged to work with

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every line-up of the band over the years,” said lead guitarist Rick Brewster.

“We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of all the musicians who have been members of the band over its 40 year history, as well as everyone who has contributed to all our albums and tours.

“They have helped shape the band and kept the creative juices flowing.

“We are proud of the band and we intend to keep rocking for many years to come.”

Rhythm guitarist John Brewster said he can’t wait to get out on the road, and said the live shows won’t just be about the songs, but also sharing memories from The Angel’s past.

“These releases and the tour that goes with this anniversary of the formation of the band celebrate the proud history that we have in live performance,” he said.

“We’ve loved it, it has always been the biggest thrill to play live and we intend to continue.

“The 40th anniversary tour gives us a great opportunity to celebrate with our fans the fantastic collection of songs that we’ve written over the years.”

The Doyalson show is for those over 18 only.

Media release, 21 Feb 2014 Samantha Caplan, Hot Off The Press Publicity

Wyong Regional Chronicle - March 7, 2014 - P17

Out & About

McNamara delivers Bateau Bay Men’s Shed speech ember for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara delivered a speech on the Bateau Bay Men’s Shed in Parliament on Thursday, February 27.

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Ms McNamara said she was invited to tour the Bateau Bay Men’s Shed in January and share in some morning tea.

“Upon my arrival I was greeted with the message, ‘you’ll need to have thick skin to survive here’.

“While this may be true, from the friendly banter between the men at the shed, I quickly learned the tremendous role played by the Bateau Bay Men’s Shed in the lives of its members.

“The Men’s Shed movement began as a means to provide retired or unemployed men with social engagement through activities and male companionship.

“In my electorate, the work of community groups such as the Bateau Bay Men’s Shed makes a

tremendous difference to the lives of men seeking activities and social interaction out of the home.

“When I asked how the Men’s Shed operated, I was advised men can arrive when they want, stay as long as they want and leave when they want.

“When I visited the shed, it was packed with 30 men, all of them eager to have a say and enjoy their morning tea.

“Over morning tea, I learned and witnessed firsthand the importance of the shed to its members as they shared stories of their work, friendship and activities outside the shed, and shared a couple of jokes,” said Ms McNamara.

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Association director Mr John Sharples said: “The philosophy of the shed is that it is good for members to spend a third of their time working on private projects, a third helping to maintain the shed and a third on community activities.”

“Engagement with the community is an important emphasis and the men enjoy working to add value to the lives of individuals and the activities of many community groups.”

Ms McNamara said: “I would like to commend all those involved with the Bateau Bay Men’s Shed and congratulate them for their contribution to our local community.”

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Out & About

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Michelle Amos wins an iPad mini by joining a library long time Buff Point resident and mother of seven is Wyong Council’s Join Up January winner and has won an iPad mini.

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Michelle Amos, along with 723 other Wyong Shire residents, joined their local library in January, and were automatically entered into a draw to win an iPad mini.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who drew out the winner, presented Ms Amos with her iPad mini at Lake Haven library.

“I use my iPad all the time to download eBooks and I am sure Michelle and her family will be doing the same very soon,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“I am pleased that council can provide this service for free to our residents and I know that winning this iPad and joining the library will make a real difference to Michelle’s family,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Ms Amos said she was thrilled with the win.

She had been a member of the library previously but re-joined during January at the urging of her seven-year-

old daughter.

“She kept nagging me – join the library mum so we can borrow lots of books,” said Ms Amos.

“We have already borrowed lots and I know we will be coming to the library much more often in the future.”

At the presentation, council’s coordinator

of library services Ms Andrea Edwards urged Ms Amos to join up her whole family to the library.

“Children love being library members and often ask their parents to join them up,” said Ms Edwards.

“We offer great services for families.

“We have a born to read program that even babies can join, as well as story time for preschool age children, homework help, school holiday activities as well as a huge selection of picture books, notable children’s authors and our online books and resources.”

The value of our libraries was celebrated recently with hundreds of members showing up for Library Lovers’ Day

on Friday, February 14, at one of the five libraries.

“Libraries have long been treasured community facilities and it is always great to hear that so many people came along or took the time to write down what they value about their library,” said Ms Edwards.

“Everyone likes the library; it’s a friendly place to visit.

“It is a central meeting place – a place to gather as a community where everyone is equal.

“We have books for all ages and interests, newspapers, magazines and newspapers as well as access to free computers, Wi-Fi and a huge range of online resources.

“There is something for everyone.

“And the best part of all; it is free to join.”

Library branches are located at Westfield at Tuggerah, Lake Haven Shopping Centre, Bateau Bay Square, The Entrance, Toukley and there is a library link at Gwandalan.

Media release, 24 Feb 2014 Wyong Council Media

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton with winner Michelle Amos

Craft shows at race club quilt craft show will be held over the weekend of April 12 and 13 at Wyong Race Club.

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The Central Coast Charity Quilt Craft Show will feature a quilt exhibition, sewing machines, patchwork, demonstrations and more.

Prizes will also be raffled including two quilts made by a group of ladies at Blueberries patchwork shop.

A Doll, Bear and Craft Show will also be held at Wyong Race Club on Sunday, May 25.

This exhibition will feature a doll and bear competition and demonstrations on how to make a teddy bear and doll among others.

Proceeds will go to the cancer care services on the Central Coast.

Email, 3 Mar 2014 Janette Jones, Central Coast Charity Quilt Craft Show

Where do you get it?

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

Primary School Budgewoi Body Beat George’s Barber Shop Halekulani Bowling Club Lakes Beach Cafe Primary School Soccer Club Tourist Park Walu Caravan Park Buff Point IGA Canton Beach Heritage Village Holiday Park Lakefront Village Sports Club Vietnam Vets Hostel Chain Valley Bay General Store Charmhaven Fitness Centre Curves Chittaway Bay Bottleshop Pharmacy Public School Doyalson RSL Club

Blue Bay Caravan Park Takeaway

Forresters Beach 360 Fitness Club Caltex Service Station Retirement Village

Blue Haven Community Centre

Gorokan Primary School

Medical Centre Shell Service Station Wallarah Bay Rec Club Gosford CC Mariners home games Ducks Crossing Publications Imperial Shopping Centre Gwandalan Bowling Club Hamlyn Terrace Palm Springs Village Primary School Uniting Retirement Centre Warnervale Family & Community Centre Kanwal Amcal Pharmacy BYO & Bottle Shop Fill & Carry Fruit Medical Centre Village Pharmacy Oasis Caravan Park Community Centre Hall Wyong Leagues Club Killarney Vale Primary School Killarney Court Hostel Long Jetty Health Care Centre Our Lady of the Rosary School Principal Aged Care & Assisted Living Apartments Lake Haven Aged Care Hostel

Eagle Boys Masonic Village High School KFC Library McDonalds Pizza Hut Red Rooster Lake Haven Castle Lake Munmorah Bowling Club High School Primary School Lakeside Leisure Village Jamaica Blue & Chemist Senior Citizen’s Hall St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School Lisarow High School McDonalds The Orchards Retirement Home Long Jetty Caltex Service Station Chips@The Jetty Hotel Senior Citizens Centre Our Lady of the Rosary School Mannering Park Newsagency Mardi Community Centre Magenta Shore Golf Course & Resort Norah Head

Mitchell Street shops Rockpool Retreat Tourist Park Bowling Club Ourimbah Big Flower Chemsave Community College Admin Building “The Lodge” CRT Gabs Gourmet Takeaway Gardenworld Newsagents Ourimbah Campus Public School Student Essentials Tall Timbers Hotel Tennis Courts Tuggerah Village Caravan Park Thai Takeaway United Service Station University Campus The Hub University Campus Library University Campus Student Essentials San Remo Northlakes Pharmacy Newsagent Northlakes High School Northlakes Primary School Neighbourhood Centre Northlakes Tavern Neighbourhood Centre Shelley Beach Golf Club Surf Life Saving Club

Cafe Tacoma Hopetown Special School Kooindah Waters The Entrance 7-11 Service Station Browse About Community & Neighbourhood Centre Centrelink Diggers Lakes Hotel Library Newsagent Oaks Waterfront Resort Public School The Greens Bowling Club Tourist Information Centre Waldorf Apartments The Entrance North Dunleith Caravan Park Toowoon Bay Bottle Shop Newsagency Surf Life Saving Club Takeaway Shop Tourist Park Toukley / Noraville All Over Beauty and Nails Amcal Pharmacy Art Gallery Aquatic Centre Beachcomber Resort East Toukley Newsagency K-Cee’s Cafe

Library Green Bean Cafe Hopes Pharmacy Primary School Nachel’s Takeaway Noraville General Store & Takeaway Noraville Pharmacy Retirement Village RSL St Mary’s Public School Senior Citizens Community Hall Toukley Family Practice Tuggerah Anytime Fitness Cafe Pennoz Caltex Service Station Caravan Park Club Tuggerah High School Hungry Jacks Loot Homewares Library McDonalds Medical Centre Metro Service Station PRP Pacific Diagnostic Imaging Romi’s Cafe RSPCA Coffee Shop St Peter’s Catholic High School Supacheap Auto The Edge

Tumbi Umbi BP Service Station Chemist Outlet Pharmacy Clare Mace Metro Service Station Clare Mace Takeaway Glengara Retirement Village KBT Neighbourhood Hub KFC McDonalds Mingara Recreation Club St John Fischer Catholic School Tumbi Campus of Tuggerah Lakes College

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Wadalba Bottlemart Casualty Wyong Hospital Dam Hotel Palm Springs Village Wyong Hospital

Legends Bakery

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

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Newsagents General Store Wyong Alberts Cafe Blooms Chemist Bowling Club Carmichaels’ Corner Store Harrisons Health and Beauty Pharmacy High School Hooked on Flowers IGA (Cutler Centre) Meander Village Pride Mowers Public School RSL Club St Cecilia’s Catholic St James Anglican TAFE Library & Canteen Tennis Club Race Course

Tuggerawong Cadonia Road Metro Caravan Park\ Don Small/ Tuggerawong Retirement Village Service Station

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

Woongarrah Hockey Fields Warnervale Gardens

Wyong District Museum Wyong Family History

Wyee Nursery Mini Market

Group Cottage Wyong North Cellars Wyong Village Centre

Wyong Regional Chronicle - March 7, 2014 - P19

New choir in Wyong

Elusive ancestors seminar yong Family History Group Inc. will present an Elusive Ancestors seminar on Saturday, March 22, at Club Wyong.

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The guest speakers will be Kim Phillips from the Spirit of Gallipoli Project; Australian Railway Historical

new community based choral group has opened in Wyong and is looking for people to join.

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Potential participants can register their interest at 2pm on Saturday, March 15, at Saint James Anglican Church in Wyong.

The choral group will be non-denominational and is open to all adults who enjoy choral singing, as well as to all those who would like to try choral

singing.

It is not necessary to have had any previous singing experience.

Expressions of interest for the position of director/conductor of the choral group would also be welcomed.

Email, 4 Mar 2014 Max Cuthbertson, Saint James Anglican Church

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263

Friday Mar 7 Steel Magnolia Awards High Tea, Mingara Recreation Club, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Saturday Mar 8 Country Music by the Sea, The Entrance

Sunday Mar 9 Country Music by the Sea, The Entrance

Monday Mar 10 Long Jetty Hospital Auxiliary meeting, Auxiliary Cottage, Killarney Vale, 9:30am

Wednesday Mar 12 Tuggerah Lakes Potters’ community stall, Lake Haven Shopping Centre

Friday Mar 14 Women’s Retreat, Rainbow Retreat, Wyee, 4pm Economic Breakfast, Mingara Showroom

Saturday Mar 15

(MMA) cage fighting, Halekulani Bowling Club, 6pm Choral registration, Saint James Anglican Church, Wyong, 2pm

Monday Mar 17 Toukley and Districts Art Society, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, 9am Move It or Lose it seniors event, Tuggerah Lakes Community Centre, 10am-1pm

Saturday Mar 22 Wyong Family History Group Inc. Elusive Ancestors seminar, Club Wyong,

Sunday Mar 23 Grin and Bear It Challenge, Doyalson

Tuesday Mar 25 ‘Mind Over Matter’How to be Happy Come What May presentation, Mingara Recreation Centre,

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

Contact details are on page 2.

Out & About

Society Research Centre manager Bill Phippen; and John Cann from NSW State Records.

A new publication by

the group, Wyong and Lakes District Advocate Notices 1932-1995, will also be launched at Tuggerah Library on

March 24 from 11am.

Both of these events require bookings.

Email, 5 Mar 2014 Trish McDonald, Wyong Family History Group

Not for Profit Organisations Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s our business.

Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890

National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty.

Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends.

4389 4423 & 4332 7378 C Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club Meets on S the 3rd Sat each month from 1pm to 3.30pm Charmhaven Community Centre Plants for Sale, Raffles, afternoon tea 0401 544 052 4399 2420

Central Coast Cat Care $20 Desexing Special Cats only No Pedigrees 4388 6448 4325 3163 Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Promoting post school learning to improve life for individuals and the Central Coast community Advocacy, Dinners, Discussions, Speakers, Awards, Newsletters and special projects 4342 0023 sonhopk@bigpond.net.au PO Box 6227 West Gosford 2250 www.ccampusfriends.org

Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc.

Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more.

For a FREE calendar call Sharon on 0432 760 272 or email cco30s@live.com.au Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Central Coast Community Legal Centre The Central Coast Community Legal Centre is a non-profit organisation located in Wyong that provides free legal advice to people within the Wyong / Gosford area. Intake times for legal advice Tue 10-12pm, Wed 10-12pm, Thur 2-4pm Ph 4353 4988 Fax 4353 4680 admin_cclc@clc.net.au PO Box 246 Wyong NSW 2259 Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events.

Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept info@ccpotters.org 4324 5343 PO Box 4043 East Gosford NSW 2250 Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Toukley RSL Club, Holmes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300 www.pcfa.org.au Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Do you have issues with your landlord or real estate agent?

Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks.

4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com Community Care Services - Central Coast Memory lane - Doing things together Café For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with others experiencing similar circumstances Wallarah Bay Recreational Club 4th Tuesday 4324 4244 Diggers Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge at Diggers The Entrtance (downstairs) on Tuesdays, 10am-1pm with or without a partner.

Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Friendship Force Central Coast

A travel club with a difference!

Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. See a country from the inside and change the way you see the world. We in turn host small groups from other Friendship Force clubs in our home.

Deidre 4388 9435 www. friendshipforcecentralcoast. asn.au Gorokan Probus Club We promote fellowship, friendship and fun for active senior members of the community. We have guest speakers each month and interesting activities are organised. We meet at the Toukley RSL Club on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am.

New members welcome.

0438 380 137 4392 9106 GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Mental Health Self Help Group - Helping thousands to recover from mental health challenges for more than 55 years to find a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Gurdjieff Society I AM LOST Deep conversations and systematic exercises for understanding my self and my place in life Ancient and modern knowledge 6pm every 2nd Thu 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Beginner classes being held in computers, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold.

Contact the Club 4332 5522 M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - for all ages, all welcome.

7.00pm Monday Central Coast Leagues Club 0405 030 945 randtbale@bigpond.com Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referal hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs.

Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc New to the Coast?

If you would like to meet new friends and enjoy social events, a welcome awaits you at Tuggerah Combined Probus Club each 2nd Thursday of the month, where you will have the opportunity to hear various guest speakers and also join us in a social outing on the 3rd Thursday.

We meet at Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi.

4388 1841 Tumbi Vale Garden Club A cheerful group of interesting gardeners’ get together at a well organised meeting once a month to display their plant growing efforts, listen to a variety of guest speakers and socialise over afternoon tea.

Monthly meetings 1st Tues at 1pm, Tumbi Umbi Uniting Church, Beckingham Road (off Wyong Rd).

Contact Margaret Mitchell 4334 5610 Wrap with love Knitting blankets for cold humanity.

Kitted blankets warm the heart of those who give and those who recieve.

Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received.

Longjetty: 4333 4353 Toukley 4399 3357 Wyong Drama Group Inc A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year.

We welcome anyone interested in being involved in any area of production Acting; Back-stage; Front of House; Lighting/Sound etc Monthly meetings 1st Tues 7.30pm - Green Room Wyong Memorial Hall 1300 665 600 rosellis13@hotmail.com Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - March 7, 2014 - P21

Fitness First extends sponsorship of sevens tournament

Mixed fortunes for Cyclones played for annually.

This Trophy has been named the Gordon Ives and Ian Percy Perpetual Trophy honouring their lengthy service to cricket for their respective teams The Cyclones keep the Trophy for now.

However, the previous Sunday, the Cyclones suffered a close defeat at Wauchope.

The hosting Mid-North Coast team batted first and scored 7-168 in their 42 overs.

Bobby Zielke grabbed

four wickets for 21 runs and Wyong Shire man Lenny Hardy took 1-8 in an economical spell of seven overs of off-spin bowling.

Cyclones fell short on 9-164.

Kenny Gross and Ronny Farrell made 28 each, while Hardy hit 32 and was duly made Man of the Match.

Emails, 25 Feb & 5 Mar 2014 Andy Martin, Central Coast Cyclones

New look for lifeguards yong Shire Council’s lifeguards are now sporting a new uniform with the aim of creating a consistent visual message across the Central Coast.

“But it really doesn’t matter what I think because this change is all about improving beach safety for our residents and visitors.

“If people associate the colours red and yellow with safe swimming, then that’s the colours we need to wear.

“The public just want to know where to go for help and the red and yellow indicates who you

need to go to.

Wyong Shire lifeguards patrol from October to April at six of the most popular swimming and surfing areas on the Coast; Lakes Beach, Shelly Beach, Soldiers Beach, The Entrance Beach, The Entrance North Beach and Toowoon Bay. Media release, 24 Feb 2014 Wyong Council media

Fitness First have joining the tournament from the outset where it was a concept and sharing the vision through to the magnificent rise in status the event now enjoys.

“The ongoing support takes our association to seven years of sevens, which is extremely fitting and we look forward to continuing the magnificent association with Fitness First.”

The Fitness First CC7s now attracts participants from around Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the USA and features schoolboy, men’s and

women’s events, with the women’s tournament widely regarded as the most prestigious women’s sevens event in the Southern Hemisphere.

Rugby Sevens is said to be the fastest growing team sport in the world with the massive boom for the sport expected to continue as rugby sevens heads toward featuring at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. The 2014 Fitness First CC7s is set for October 24, 25 and 26.

Media release, 24 Feb 2014 Craig Morgan, Central Coast Sevens

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“I think they look great,” said council’s lifeguard supervisor Trevor Roberts, who rolled out the uniform changeover.

The new two year deal extends the naming rights partnership of Australia’s premier domestic rugby sevens festival to seven years of support from Fitness First.

Tournament director Mr Craig Morgan said he was delighted with the continued association and said: “The support of Fitness First has been magnificent.”

“Fitness First have been the naming rights partner since the inaugural tournament in 2009.

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They scored 124 for six wickets in 42 overs with a key contribution from inform Lenny Hardy with 25 not out.

In reply, the Gunnedah Hurricanes were bowled out for 105.

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P22 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - March 7, 2014

Fijian National Women’s Rugby Sevens team to play in Kanwal

Sporting organisations and councils encouraged to apply for funding ember for Swansea Mr Garry Edwards has encouraged local sporting organisations and councils to apply for NSW Government funding to help build sporting facilities and boost sports participation in their communities.

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he Fijian National Women’s Rugby Sevens team, Fijiana, have around Australia, New confirmed their participation in the 2014 Fitness First Central Zealand, Japan and the USA further reinforces Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival.

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Fijiana, the current champions of Fiji’s Coral Coast Sevens, will

contest their first Central Coast tournament on October 25 and 26 and

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are expected to be one of the favorites to take out the event, which is regarded as the premier women’s tournament in the Southern Hemisphere.

The women’s Kinesio Cup will be a hotly contested field with Fijiana taking on the best sevens sides from around Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the USA. Women’s Rugby Sevens is said to be the fastest growing team sport in the world as the game heads towards featuring at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio with the Fitness First Central Coast Sevens providing premier international level competition and significant development opportunities.

The tournament also offers the highest prize money for women’s rugby in the Southern Hemisphere.

Tournament director Mr Craig Morgan said: “We are excited to have Fijiana confirmed for the tournament, the team are expected to certainly challenge for the title and joining teams from

the reputation and international strength of the tournament as the premier women’s sevens event in the Southern Hemisphere.”

Media release, 24 Feb 2014 Craig Morgan, Central Coast Sevens

Mr Edwards said the Sport and Recreation Participation and Facility Program assists grassroots organisations improve local sporting facilities as well as encourages people to get involved in recreational activities.

“The program assists with funding the construction of new or enhancement of existing facilities and assists with funding programs that deliver a service that will assist people to become more active,” Mr Edwards said.

“Crucially, this program makes sport more accessible which in turn encourages people from across Swansea to get active and healthy through sport.

“By improving the grassroots infrastructure, the NSW Government is

also helping to strengthen our local communities through sport.”

Minister for Sport and Recreation Ms Gabrielle Upton said this round would be the first with new guidelines following a change to the Sport and Recreation Participation and Facility Program criteria.

“I want to make sure the funding delivers the best bang for the taxpayers buck,” Ms Upton said.

“As a result, local councils will be required, where possible, to partner with a community organisation to ensure any new facilities or programs meet communities’ needs.”

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - March 7, 2014 - P23

Socceroos lose to Ecuador after leading 3-0 our former Central Coast Mariners players were selected in the Socceroos to prevent Segundo Castillo squad which went down 4-3 to Ecuador in London on Wednesday, from making it 3-2 from the penalty spot.

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Socceroos’ replacement goalkeeper Mitch Langerak was sent off, the South Americans laid siege on Australia’s goal to register an unlikely comeback victory.

Postecoglou made five changes from the team which beat Costa Rica 1-0 in his first friendly in charge in November.

Australia started strongly, moving the ball quickly and worrying Ecuador with their pace in attack.

Cahill enjoyed an early sight of goal in the sixth minute with a header that glanced just wide of the post.

Two minutes later he improved on that narrow miss.

A driving run from Tom Rogic earned Australia a corner, which Tommy Oar swung in from the right.

Mark Milligan, stationed on the edge of the area, headed the ball back into danger and Cahill was on hand to nod it home and enter the record books.

In the 16th minute, the Socceroos were awarded a penalty when Cahill went down after grappling with Gabriel Achilier inside the area.

Jedinak stepped up to slot home the resulting spot kick with ease.

The Socceroos remained relatively untroubled by their opponents as the half

progressed and grabbed a third goal on 32 minutes.

A quick break near the half-way line allowed Leckie to advance and swing in a cross, which Cahill dived to connect with and head past Adrian Bone in the Ecuador goal.

Langerak replaced Mat Ryan in goal for Australia at the break and the South American side made a host of changes, beginning the second half with considerably more purpose.

In the 57th minute their endeavour was rewarded with a goal from Fidel Martinez, who prodded the ball home after being found in a dangerous area by Enner Valencia’s pass.

Less than 60 seconds later they had a second and Australia found themselves down to 10 men.

Langerak rushed out to try and clear a ball into the area but Valencia got there first, and the Borussia Dortmund man was shown a straight red card after sending the Ecuador forward flying into the air.

The linesman initially raised his flag to signal Valencia was in an offside position but was overruled by referee Lee Probert, who spotted that the last touch came off Jedinak.

Brad Jones became the third player to pull on the gloves for the Socceroos in the game, but he was unable

The Ecuador onslaught continued as a series of substitutions from Postecoglou, including a debut for Alex Wilkinson, proved unable to stem the tide.

In the 78th minute a counter-attack saw Antonio Valencia advance into the area and cut the ball back for namesake Enner Valencia to guide past Jones.

With the clock ticking down, it looked as if the Socceroos would survive to claim a draw, but an error from Wilkinson, who was dispossessed in a dangerous area, allowed substitute Edison Mendez to claim an injury time winner for Ecuador.

For the Socceroos, it was a game of contrasting halves, Langerak’s dismissal consigning them to hold on for much of the second 45 minutes.

However, as Postecoglou stated post match, the new generation of Socceroos would learn “some useful lessons of what you can and can’t do”.

The Socceroos will now look ahead to their farewell game against South Africa in Sydney on May 26, their final match before they head to Brazil.

Media release, 6 Mar 2014 Iain Strachan, Omnisport Media releases, 26 Feb & 2 Mar 2014 David Mason, Football Federation Australia

former Lakes Grammar student’s dreams are a step closer to becoming reality after she was awarded a grant from the Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation.

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Alexandra Fitch beat a record number of entrants to receive a 2014 Winter Olympic Encouragement Grant from the foundation.

Alexandra is a freestyle half-pipe snowboarder with dreams of turning professional and pushing the boundaries of women’s snowboarding.

“My goal is to get to the Olympics and other competitions such as X Games and Dew Tour,” said Alexandra.

“The Aim for the Stars grant will greatly assist my family with coaching, competition fees, travel and equipment – all of which are huge expenses in a sport where sponsorship and support is scarce,” she said.

Head of Sport at Lakes Grammar Mr Andrew Jones said he was very happy for the former student.

“We look forward to watching Alexandra’s future in her chosen sport unfold as she is enormously passionate about snowboarding and

acts as a great role model for our School Snow Sports Club,” he said.

The Aim for the Stars Foundation aims to empower and enable individuals to take control of their lives, to invest in their future and fulfill their potential.

The Foundation supports girls and women with initiative and passion that are committed to achieving a dream and courageous enough to ask for help along the way.

Media release, 3 Mar 2013 Beverley Seers, Lakes Grammar-An Anglican School

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Oliver Bozanic, Tom Rogic, Matt Ryan and Alex Wilkinson, all former Mariners players, were selected in the 23 man squad by coach Ange Postecoglou.

Bozanic, who now plays for FC Luzem in Switzerland, Tom Rogic, who plays for Melbourne Victory, and Matt Ryan who plays for Club Brugge KV in Belgium, were all named in the initial selection of the squad on February 26.

Alex Wilkinson, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai FC in Korea Republic, was brought in to replace Chris Herd who withdrew due to personal reasons.

“That presents another opportunity for Alex Wilkinson to come into the camp”, Postecoglou said.

“He did well in the camp in Sydney last November when we played Costa Rica and he has a chance to put his best foot forward, like everyone else, in relation to World Cup selection.”

Wilkinson arrived in London on Sunday, March 2.

In the game against Ecuador, Australia held a comfortable advantage thanks to Mile Jedinak’s penalty and a brace from Tim Cahill, but Ecuador came out after the break looking more like the team which finished fourth in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying and, after

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