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DCP approved to allow for 20 storey development fter 30 years of vacancy, the ‘Key Site’ on the corner of Marine Pde and The Entrance Rd is inching closer to realisation.

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At its meeting of Wednesday, March 9, Wyong Council adopted a site specific Development Control Plan (DCP) for Key Site addressing development criteria in line with the new Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 (WLEP).

“This is an exciting occasion because the Key Site is the first of council’s 28 identified Iconic development sites to reach the stage where there are established design guidelines for developing the site,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“This is the proof in the pudding that our iconic sites strategy is working and revitalisation of our townships is underway,” he said.

“The Key Site DCP was approved tonight as no significant issues were raised in submissions during exhibition of the draft and it complies appropriately with the new WLEP. “We’re now looking forward to receiving a Development Application from the site’s owner, Pelican Horizons, who

have indicated that this will happen soon.”

Mayor Cr Eaton said that the Key Site is a landmark in The Entrance and a quality development on the site is expected to be a huge boost to the local economy.

The proposal is for a 20 storey (70m) building with 93 apartments and retail floor space including restaurants.

“This is a $45 million development that combined with two other planned developments at The Entrance is worth more than $500 million,” Mayor Eaton said.

“It will see a suite of public benefit contributions from the developer totalling over $1.5 million that will go towards improvements in the Town Centre including Memorial Park,” he said.

“It is envisaged that around 250 construction jobs and 120 jobs upon completion will be created through this development.”

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The development application was submitted by Gosford Council with funding from the State Government.

The project aims to address safety concerns by closing and removing the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd. The project, which extends from Railway St at the Shoalhaven Dr Underpass to the base of Bulls Hill, includes improved pedestrian and cycleway connectivity under the railway tracks at Shoalhaven Dr, the upgrade and extension of Nagari Rd from Shoalhaven Dr to a new roundabout south of the railway tracks, a new vehicle underpass at the bottom of Bulls Hill under the railway tracks and a new bridge over Woy Woy Creek at the bottom of Bulls Hill.

According to the council’s project coordinator Mr David Medcalf, the project would benefit road and rail users with improved safety and efficiency.

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

A number of submissions were received in response to the advertisement of the development application.

Former Gosford councillor Lynne Bockholt pledged her support for the proposal.

“An underpass as contained in the development application is the best option to eliminate the unsatisfactory level crossing and the underpass in one fell swoop,” states Ms Bockholt’s submission.

However, others claimed it would result in further siltation to Correa Bay, and that the new underpass and closure of the crossing would cut people off from the quickest access to Woy Woy town centre, including emergency services.

One resident of Woy Woy, who withheld identifying details, stated that they were strongly concerned about the loss of amenity and vehicular access to Woy Woy station, shops and other facilities that would occur as a result of the proposed fencing of the rail corridor at Rawson Rd. The South Woy Woy Progress Association stated in its submission, that it “fully supports” the proposal and “has done so for many years”.

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council lodged a formal objection to the application stating it was concerned because there are a number of recorded Aboriginal sites located within the vicinity of the properties and the area is considered to be very rich in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.

Development application 44862/2013, 2 Dec 2013

After nearly 10 years trading as Ettalong Beach Club, the club will change its trading name “to be more in line with the objects

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The trading name Ettalong Beach Club “arose as an abbreviation of the club’s company name (Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Ltd) as well

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Works being undertaken as part of the first stage of the project to remove the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd.

The advice confirms that Gosford Council failed to adequately ensure compliance with legislation and approvals.

It also reveals that an Environmental Impact Statement and Development Application is required for any continued dumping.

The original approval was for 240,000 cubic metres over 10 years.

CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said four times that amount of dumping has occurred in spite of many pieces of legislation that should have protected the environment.

This included the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (1979), the Protection of Environment Operations Act (1997) and the Water Management Act (2000).

“Failure to ensure compliance with this legislation has not been explained by Council,” said Mr Asquith.

“It is clear that Gosford Council has failed in its duty to the residents of Mangrove Mountain.

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She said the Board of Directors had decided to change the trading name to Ettalong Diggers “as it identifies the club, its purpose and is a growing tribute to the service men and women of the nation”.

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Ms Allan said there was a “need for the trading name to be easily identifiable with the club”.

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fter 30 years of vacancy, the ‘Key Site’’ on the corner of Marine Pde and The Entrance Rd is inching closer to realisation.

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happen again, council are restructuring to reduce staff, running a survey on tree removal and supporting the downgrading of environmental protection in the Fair Go campaign.”

The Fair Go for the Central Coast Campaign is calling for the elimination of some environmental regulation.

“However, experience has shown that the real problem is lack of compliance and lack of enforcement,” said Mr Asquith.

“The excessive dumping at Mangrove Mountain Golf Course is a good example.

“Recent calls for a reduction in Green tape

by Gosford and Wyong Councils are hard to take seriously when Wyong Council has eliminated their Environment Section and Gosford has done little to fix Mangrove Mountain dumping.

“If you eliminate the Environment Section, don’t enforce rules and get rid of the highly skilled staff, how will the environment be protected?”

have indicated that this will happen soon.”

Mayor Cr Eaton said that the Key Site is a landmark in The Entrance and a quality development on the site is expected to be a huge boost to the local economy.

The proposal is for a 20 storey (70m) building with 93 apartments and retail floor space including restaurants.

“This is a $45 million development that combined with two other planned developments at The Entrance is worth more than $500 million,” Mayor Eaton said.

“It will see a suite of public benefit contributions from the developer totalling over $1.5 million that will go towards improvements in the Town Centre including Memorial Park,” he said.

“It is envisaged that around 250 construction jobs and 120 jobs upon completion will be created through this development.”

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Media release, 7 Apr 2014 John Asquith, CEN The dumping ground at Mangrove Mountain

She said the company name would always remain Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Ltd. Media release, 10 Apr 2014 Joy Allan, Ettalong Beach Club

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Badgerys Creek won’t affect plan for regional airport y o n g Council has confirmed that the decision to move ahead with a second Sydney airport at Badgerys Creek would not impact plans for a regional airport at Warnervale.

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A Wyong Council spokesperson said the two airports were very different in terms of role and volumes.

“Badgerys Creek is over 140km away – about two hours’ drive from Warnervale and wouldn’t open until five years after the goal for the Central Coast Regional Airport.”

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Joint Regional Planning Panel approves Art House application yong Council has received the report from the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) on the Development Application (DA) for construction of the Art House in Wyong.

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The JRPP granted consent to the DA. The venue will include a 500-seat theatre, 130 seat studio, foyer, bar, cafe, meeting rooms, gallery and support facilities including a box office and retail space.

Demolition of the old Wyong Memorial Hall is due to get underway next month.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “It’s very pleasing to see this report before council and I congratulate our staff on finding a way to fund this much-needed facility, despite the lack of support from other levels of government.

“Every year, thousands of our residents travel to Gosford, Sydney or

Newcastle to see shows at larger venues and, with 70,000 extra people expected to call Wyong Shire home by 2030, the need is only going to increase.

“I’m sure I’m speaking on behalf of all of my fellow councillors when I say that we are looking forward to the opening night in December 2015,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

All councillors were for the resolution, at council’s meeting of Wednesday, April 9, except Cr Doug Vincent who was unhappy with the location of the proposed Art House, despite being already dealt with by the prior elected council.

An artist’s impression of the Art House Wyong Council Agenda 2.3, 9 Apr 2014

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Wyong Council is NSW’s second largest investor in community infrastructure

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yong Council is proposing a bumper year for 2014/15 with a of stormwater treatment budget of over $340 million, including $100 million for capital upgrades to improve the quality of water flowing works and $240 million for vital community services.

The Draft Strategic Plan 2013-2017 (Year 2) outlines major projects and

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the coming year’s service delivery program which addresses the community’s stated priorities, including raising the standard of existing assets such as roads, drainage, water, sewerage, parks and community buildings.

“This is indeed a bumper year for Wyong Shire, with capital works spending at an all-time high, a balanced budget and a modest surplus,” said Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“We’ve had a look at what other councils are doing and apart from the City of Sydney, which is out of our league in terms of income base, Wyong Shire Council will become the biggest investor in

community infrastructure out of any council in NSW with comparable sized councils like Liverpool, Parramatta and Newcastle all spending less than $50 million.”

The extensive works program has been made possible only after several hard years of organisational reform including efficiency improvements, elimination of unnecessary spending, and the community’s support to increase revenue via a four-year Special Rate Variation.

“It’s fantastic to be able to put forward a program like this – with major road upgrades, construction of The Art House and Norah Head Boat Ramp, a suite

into the Lakes, and redevelopment of Alison Homestead.

“Investment in essential infrastructure is a key priority, with $27.1 million to be spent on roads, footpaths and drainage.

“Of this, $10.1 million is being spent on addressing our asset backlog.

“Playgrounds, water and sewerage infrastructure, footpaths, and fire trails will also get their fair share of attention in addition to high profile projects like the new cinemas at Lake Haven and the design of a regional sporting facility at Pioneer Dairy.”

General manager Mr Michael Whittaker said the plan doesn’t just deliver on the practical services the community cares about,

council has also prioritised the big ticket projects that will help council play a key role in transforming the local economy and reducing the need for residents to commute out of the area.

“We are moving ahead with studies for a regional airport, establishing an education precinct with a regional university, and helping to facilitate employment-generating investments like a motor sports precinct, aged care facilities and the redevelopment of 28 iconic sites.

“Critical to our success will be strong partnerships – be it with local businesses and arts groups, the aviation industry, volunteers or other levels of government – and we are committed to pooling our efforts with others wherever it gets us

the best outcome for our community.”

Council will also prepare a Masterplan for the Ourimbah town centre in consultation with residents, property owners and the University of Newcastle with one of the key aims being to strengthen the connections between the university and the township.

Internally, the organisation is focusing on creating more customerfriendly experiences with both information technology and staff themselves being asked to find ways to make information easier to understand and interact with – be it for applications, forms, processes or requests.

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NSW and Commonwealth treasurers recently signed a new agreement that will see a raft of publicly owned assets in NSW put up for sale.

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Alliance spokesperson Mr Jeff Sundstrom said that the people of the Central Coast did not want their assets sold off and expected governments to pursue other avenues when it comes to funding new infrastructure.

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“It has been reported that Infrastructure Australia believes the Central Coast Water Corporation should be sold off.

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“The people of the Central Coast expect our government to pursue other avenues of funding for new infrastructure including a greater share of unencumbered commonwealth funding, sensible borrowing and growing tax revenue.

“We as a community should not be forced to choose between maintaining ownership of income generating essential services like water and electricity and the delivery of necessary infrastructure.

“It is the job of government to do both.

“If the NSW government choose to defy our region and push ahead with asset sales like they are doing with Delta Electricity and the Vales Point power station, then what we are saying is that any proceeds should be quarantined for investment in our region and not exported to Sydney.

“We want a fair go for the Coast, nothing more, nothing less,” said Mr Sundstrom.

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Todd Pattison receives NSW Operator of the Year award everyday supply of water yong Shire Council staff member Mr Todd Pattison has been said.

“Todd and his team also in council’s area. awarded the NSW Operator of the Year award at the NSW “Todd gives his time Water Industry Operators Association of Australia’s annual respond to breakdown and knowledge to the alarms after hours conference held on Thursday, April 3.

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The annual award is given to reward excellent performance, initiative and all round attention to detail by an operator of a water or wastewater treatment facility.

Todd leads a team at the Mardi Treatment Plant, ensuring that all drinking water treated meets Council’s and the

national standards at all times.

Director infrastructure and operations Mr Greg McDonald said Todd’s knowledge of process and of the facilities ensured he played a pivotal role in operations at Mardi Dam during the recent upgrade works.

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“I’m extremely proud of Todd, he is a deserving winner and a key member and contributor to the water quality management group responsible for the

community by conducting water information tours at the Mardi facility.

“He is also a committed family man involved with coaching junior cricket where his son plays at a high representative level,” he said.

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awarded a trophy, Todd will now travel to New Zealand to attend the 2014 Water Industry Operators Association New Zealand Conference and participate in a study tour of various water and wastewater treatment plants.

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Lake Haven and Bateau Bay Town Centre Masterplans adopted yong Council has unanimously adopted the Lake Haven Town Centre and Bateau Bay Town Centre Masterplans which will provide a long term strategic plan for the desired development of these areas.

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The implementation plan includes a range of proposals which, subject to available funding, include: a new playground and amphitheatre adjoining the new cinema complex at Lake Haven; extension to Dash Rd at Lake Haven; and extension of car parking and vehicle access to the west of Bateau Bay Square.

The plans were prepared in close consultation with the community and key land owners and followed a thorough community engagement process.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “The new cinema at Lake Haven is under construction and we plan to provide a new community square and bus interchange next to the library as well as improving access to the town centre.”

“Bateau Bay Square, otherwise known as Bay Village, services most of the Eastern part of the Shire and we are proposing to acquire a parcel of vacant Crown Land to extend

the car park and carry out other works aimed at accessible and centrally located facilities.”

Lake Haven predominantly consists of a shopping centre, homemaker centre and adjoining community, sporting and recreational facilities.

By virtue of a lack of significant competition in Northern Wyong, Lake Haven Shopping Centre is the main retail and commercial centre for the northern part of Wyong Shire with an extensive trade area extending as far as Gwandalan in the north and to North Wyong in the south.

According to the report to council by senior strategic planner Ms Lynda Hirst, given the large trade area, the shopping centre is heavily patronised and suffers from traffic congestion and lack of parking during peak periods.

“It is anticipated that the current trade area enjoyed

by Lake Haven Shopping

Centre will contract when the proposed Warnervale Town Centre is developed,” states the report.

Bateau Bay is located in the southern part of Wyong Shire and predominantly consists of a shopping centre, sporting clubs, sporting fields and recreational facilities.

The study area is bounded by a Seniors Living Precinct to the east, a heavily vegetated reserve to the west, Special Purposes land comprising community services and the council depot to the north, and residential dwellings to the south.

A large area of public recreation land is located within the study area, to the east of The Entrance Rd, with the Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College to the north of the sporting fields and The Entrance Sewerage Treatment Plan (STP) to the south.

The shopping centre, known as Bateau Bay Square following its acquisition by Property

Group Charter Hall, is the main retail and commercial centre servicing the eastern part of Wyong Shire.

To the immediate south of the shopping centre is a vacant parcel of Crown Land, recently zoned to enable bulky goods development.

A small portion of this land has been dedicated to council.

The key objectives in preparing the Masterplans are to: facilitate the development of a range of additional land uses for leisure/ entertainment, business services, employment

uses and housing that increase community and economic activity as well as employment; develop a cohesive public domain with special civic spaces that has a high level of environmental amenity and is functional, safe and legible in streetscapes, pathways, signage, lighting, furniture, landscaping and public art; continue a functional and safe access network of transport infrastructure, roads, pedestrian and cycle paths, and parking all with equitable access; enhance community and recreational facilities

that meet the social and recreational needs of the community and contribute to community pride and social cohesion; and implement principles of ecological sustainability particularly in new development through appropriate management of biodiversity, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management and promoting a walkable environment.

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The vacant parcel of crown land to the south of Bateau Bay Square recently rezoned

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Media release, 3 Mar 2014 Lynn Cowie, Our Land Our Water Our Future

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he Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 came into force on Friday, March 21, following approval by the director-general of Planning and Infrastructure.

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he Community Environment Network (CEN) has corrected claims made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that only 555,616 tonnes of waste were dumped at Mangrove Mountain.

CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said the actual amount dumped is closer to 900,000 tonnes.

Gosford Council approved dumping of 240,000 cubic metres (216,000 tonnes) in a development consent in1998.

How and why there is such large discrepancies has not been revealed by the EPA. “This is important as the levy on dumping is usually $107/tonne and such a volume could be worth up

to $40 million to the NSW Government,” said Mr Asquith.

“In their press release, the EPA conveniently ignore this discrepancy.

“Excess dumping and instability of the waste heap is the reason council have needed to take court action.

“The EPA must have known what was going on,” said Mr Asquith.

Copies of the licence issued by the EPA and obtained by CEN show that in June 2008 (EPA Notice 1082616) the

EPA removed Condition M7 which limited the dumping to 240,000 cubic metres in total, in line with the Development Consent.

“From weighbridge figures provided by the EPA, it is clear that this limit would have been exceeded within 4 months (ie October 2008),” said Mr Asquith.

Another limit (Condition L5.4) in the licence of 250,000 tonnes per annum was removed later in 2008.

“It is clear that, once the limit

was removed by the EPA, this allowed the excess dumping to occur through to the present time,” said Mr Asquith.

“The EPA should come clean and tell the full story of who authorised the excess dumping, why the limit was removed and where the excess dumping in excess of the consent conditions came from.

“Locals have been complaining about excess dumping for some time, but their complaints have been ignored by the EPA,” said Mr Asquith.

Media release, 7 Mar 2014 John Asquith, CEN

The DCP builds upon the Gosford Waterfront’s new land use framework and provides detailed controls against which to assess future development applications.

It is based, where possible, on Gosford Council’s existing controls and particularly those already approved under the 2013 DCP. It outlines the more detailed planning provisions for the built form such as pedestrian amenity, access and environmental management for future development in the Gosford Waterfront and establishes controls for building setbacks and building separations to ensure high amenity.

Key features of the

DCP include enhanced pedestrian connectivity and high quality public domain.

According to the DCP, the vision for the Gosford Waterfront is to promote sustainable growth in a manner which will provide a catalyst for the wider revitalisation of the city centre.

“The Gosford Waterfront will be a vibrant and active mixed use precinct that will connect the Gosford City Centre to the Brisbane Water foreshore,” states the Plan.

“The range of available public amenities and services will attract people of all ages to live in the Gosford Waterfront and Gosford City Centre.

“The foreshore edge will be activated and celebrated

with upgraded open space and key public spaces, pedestrian walkways and cycle ways.”

The DCP lists a number of envisaged outcomes for the waterfront which are to be considered in the preparation and assessment of development applications including: an attraction for visitors, residents and workers of the Gosford Waterfront to enjoy the natural beauty of the Brisbane Water; high quality architecturally designed buildings providing a clear distinction between public and private domains; high density residential components with high amenity and water views, proximity to employment, services and recreational facilities; a new restaurant

zone based along the existing breakwater; high quality landscape features and embellishments attracting visitors and improving the recreational opportunities for residents and workers of the Gosford Waterfront and surrounds; a network of roads, plazas, public spaces, links and waterside pathways; development sympathetic to any significant tree standings and ecologically sensitive environments; potential for new improved boating facilities for a variety boating of activities including public and private moorings; and recognition of the heritage values of the site, while ensuring that future development has due regard to the significance of the item.

The DCP has outlined a number of controls in order to achieve the intended objectives.

These controls include, but are not limited to: the provision of cultural and recreation facilities in accessible locations; the provision of a major pedestrian crossing across the Central Coast Highway in a central welldesigned location in the vicinity of Baker St and public plaza; compliance of street building alignment and street setbacks; consistent street or public domain frontage heights; a maximum floor plate size for commercial buildings of 2,200m2 and a maximum floor plate depth (excluding balconies) for residential buildings of 20m; minimum floor to ceiling heights of 3.3 metres for commercial office, 3.5 metres for active public uses, such as retail and restaurants, and 2.7 metres for residential; any new public spaces to be designed so that at least

50% of the open space provided has a minimum of three hours of sunlight between 9am and 3pm on June 21 (Winter Solstice); the maximisation of glazing for retail uses, but break glazing into sections to avoid large expanses of glass; the maintenance of public access to all outdoor areas at all times; the provision of new pedestrian and cycle links between Baker St, Gosford City Highway, Dane Dr and Georgiana Tce; and the maintenance of continuous pedestrian connections around the foreshore.

The Gosford Waterfront DCP can be found at http:// majorprojects.planning.nsw. gov.au.

Gosford Waterfront DCP 2014, 21 Mar 2014

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Legal advice finds Council failed to adequately ensure compliance he Community Environment Network (CEN) has now received legal advice on the dumping of over one million cubic metres of rubbish at Mangrove Mountain over the past 16 years.

ver 40 residents and Camp Quoll members from the Central Coast community braved the wet and cold conditions to gather at the front gates of Rocla Calga Sand Quarry at 11am on Saturday, March 1, to say no to the expansion that was approved by the NSW State Government on December 23.

“If the practice of quarrying these important aquifers to produce sand continues, the Central Coast can expect to see the drying out of the landscape causing a loss of biodiversity, creating catastrophic fire conditions and resulting in severe water shortages.

“These aquifers provide much of our environmental flows, industrial water and drinking water, all mandatory for supporting our local economy, community and ecology.

“The huge numbers of community members participating in these Peaceful Direct Actions, standing up for their local environment, is an exciting and promising prospect for a better outcome and future for the Central Coast communities surrounding Rocla Materials,” said Mr Sutton.

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Camp Quoll, named after the endangered Spotted Quoll living in the area, was set up to protect the local fauna and flora, which rely on aquifers for their survival.

Camp Quoll member Ian Sutton, who is also the police liaison for the Peaceful Direct Action, said: “We are blockading the quarry in the hope that we can give a voice to the eleven known endangered and threatened animals that inhabit the proposed quarry site.”

“The destruction of habitat and removal of the ridge top aquifers will dramatically alter the existing ecology and see a significant decrease in biodiversity.

“With most of the country already degraded, and many of our fauna and flora species lost or endangered, the community must begin to take more responsibility and stand up to protect the last bastions of high biodiversity like that of the Central Coast.

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The advice confirms that Gosford Council failed to adequately ensure compliance with legislation and approvals.

It also reveals that an Environmental Impact Statement and Development Application is required for any continued dumping.

The original approval was for 240,000 cubic metres over 10 years.

CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said four times that amount of dumping has occurred in spite of many pieces of legislation that should have protected the environment.

This included the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (1979), the Protection of Environment Operations Act (1997) and the Water Management Act (2000).

“Failure to ensure compliance with this legislation has not been explained by Council,” said Mr Asquith.

“It is clear that Gosford Council has failed in its duty to the residents of Mangrove Mountain.

“Now, instead of providing an explanation and assurances on how council will not let that

happen again, council are restructuring to reduce staff, running a survey on tree removal and supporting the downgrading of environmental protection in the Fair Go campaign.”

The Fair Go for the Central Coast Campaign is calling for the elimination of some environmental regulation.

“However, experience has shown that the real problem is lack of compliance and lack of enforcement,” said Mr Asquith.

“The excessive dumping at Mangrove Mountain Golf Course is a good example.

“Recent calls for a reduction in Green tape

by Gosford and Wyong Councils are hard to take seriously when Wyong Council has eliminated their Environment Section and Gosford has done little to fix Mangrove Mountain dumping.

“If you eliminate the Environment Section, don’t enforce rules and get rid of the highly skilled staff, how will the environment be protected?”

Media release, 7 Apr 2014 John Asquith, CEN The dumping ground at Mangrove Mountain

Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 17, 2014 - P7

Mining consortium accused of ignoring the economic interests of Aboriginal landholders

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he mining consortium behind the $800 million Wallarah 2 Coal Project has “completely ignored” the economic interests of Aboriginal landholders it will impact, according to a new submission to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC).

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Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (Darkinjung) is seeking rejection of the miners’ plan to use its site, acquired via a land grant under the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (ALR Act), for rail access to transport up to five million tonnes of coal per year for a minimum period of 28 years.

Representing a constituency of 12,000 Aboriginal people living on the Central Coast, Darkinjung has also strongly criticised the handling of the mine proposal in the development approval process by State Government planning authorities.

The PAC has been told: “It is an indictment of the planning process that a most significant

Aboriginal asset in terms of the objectives of the ALR Act should receive such perfunctory treatment by the government.”

In separate but related litigation, a Darkinjung legal challenge to the validity of the development application for Wallarah 2 is listed for hearing in the Land and Environment Court on Thursday, April 17.

Darkinjung’s extensively documented second submission to the PAC, dated April 11, follows information presented at public hearings in Wyong on April 2 and its original submission dated March 28.

It warns that 40ha of Darkinjung’s privately owned land - already zoned for industrial use, and under consideration

for alternative developments including a motor racing circuit could be fenced off by the miners.

A further 30ha could be cut off without independent access, which would ‘sterilise’ that area, and the value of an even larger area could be negatively impacted.

In the submission, CEO Sean Gordon told the PAC that rather than engaging Darkinjung on its economic interests, the Wyong Areas Coal Joint Venture (WACJV) had adopted an approach where, “…the impact of the Project on Darkinjung and its constituents has been completely ignored”.

Media release, 15 Apr 2014 Jodi Shannon, Darkinjung LALC

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton and Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber

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yong Council’s $3.27 million upgrade of Warnervale Rd has been opened and is now safer and smoother for users.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said residents would notice the difference immediately.

“We have basically reconstructed a new road to replace the old one which was in desperate need of repair.

“This is a great example of our back to basics approach.

“We will be spending more than $36 million this financial year on our roads – which is a record for the Shire,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Works on this major upgrade could not have happened without the help of the State Government’s Loan Infrastructure

Renewal Scheme (LIRS).

Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said he was delighted to facilitate Wyong Council receiving $3.2 million for this important project.

“Warnervale Rd is a widely used road especially by residents who have children at Warnervale Public School.

“These works will make the road wider, safer and flood free, and are a good example of the NSW Government working together with council,” Mr Webber said.

Council’s roads and drainage manager Peter Murray said the works were similar to Minnesota

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Rd. “We have raised the height of the road by nearly two metres from the channel level, installed a number of large concrete drains, kerb and guttering, a retaining wall and streambank protection works as well as a shared pathway to increase safety for local students walking to school.

“The project was slightly delayed with unexpected drainage and sewer works as well as wet weather, but we expect residents will be delighted with the finished product.

Media release, 4 Apr 2014

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Council ignoring blatant Progress committee members breaches by Skydive Australia mystified by Council decisions kydive Australia were to limit operating hours to 9am to 4pm on

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Saturdays and 10am to 3pm on Sundays as well as varying the s residents and ratepayers of Wyong Shire Council, we, at our flight path to give residents a break from the “nuisance noise”. recent Mannering Park Progress meeting, were quite mystified by the current largesse being displayed by Wyong Shire Council On Sunday, March I have not noticed with a tender of $12.3 million for the Arts centre in Wyong.

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This was on top of offering to put sewer on at Wyee as a sweetener for them to become part of Wyong Shire Council and then possibly the enormous single Central Coast Council and finally $12 million to purchase the failed Blue Tongue Brewery and turn it in to a supposedly profit making business bottling water.

All this when Catherine Hill Bay was excised from Wyong Shire Council and given to Lake Macquarie Council with one of the main reasons being that it would be too costly for Wyong Shire Council to sewer.

Council has also, through its restructuring, which continues, let go of at least 10% of its former workforce, well over 100 diligent people, yet now

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wants to interfere in the capitalist marketplace to save 60 jobs.

Wyong Shire Council also continues to reform the childcare centres, when costs to council for these centres has been drastically reduced and they act as an important benchmark for childcare in our Shire, citing that the market should sort out those centres that can be

profitable or break even.

Add to this the recurrent mantra of the mayor and others that we must return, and stick to, the three Rs, roads, rates and rubbish, so that we can spend our ratepayers money wisely, you can see why we are scratching our heads about these decisions to spend our money in this manner.

In fact we wondered if Wyong Shire Council had indeed found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and then were snapped back to reality when we remembered the higher and higher rates we are paying which especially hurt the large number of people in the Shire on fixed incomes.

Email, 5 Apr 2014 Kel Wynn, Mannering Park Progress

Parliament should be a dignified chamber he federal parliamentary speaker continues to demean the position of the parliamentary referee with her blatant biased rulings.

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She shows quite obvious enjoyment in her decisions.

The condescending manner, the smile, the smirk and the retorts match her conduct against the senate speaker’s proper conduct.

Our government under

the speaker’s watch has turned parliament into a comedy act.

Where have the dignity and good manners gone?

Irrespective of ideology, conservative or socialist, let us have parliament as a dignified chamber and allow people to make sound and considered judgements.

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paths; either that or I am unfortunate enough to be directly under each of the so-called varied routes.

I have asked Wyong Shire Council development planner - compliance Lisa Schijvens for an update on the development application and to explain how council are monitoring the blatant non-compliance of Skydive Australia.

Initially, council suggested that I could be mixing up Skydive Australia with another skydiving operation at Warnervale.

I responded that: “I am fully aware that there is another skydiving operation in Wyong Shire, however, there is only one company who drops divers to land in Pioneer Dairy.

“The Warnervale skydive group has never caused me any concern or invoked any reason for complaint.”

Council further suggested the following: “You are encouraged to keep a log of the times when the plane is causing a disturbance; so identification of the plane is also necessary.”

I replied: “Since November 2013 I have witnessed skydivers exit from a plane at a significant height of approximately 10,000-15,000 ft.

“Without the benefit of a telescope, which would come at a significant financial cost, it is not

possible to provide further identification of the plane.

“If Skydive Australia is relying upon that technicality, then I guess they will win, even though they are the only operation landing in Pioneer Dairy.”

This past weekend (March 8 and 9) was particularly trying with an excessive number of planes.

It is obvious when the Skydive Australia plane is circling our house as it has a distinct drone like a car with hole in its muffler.

It is becoming draining having to log every detail and find the time to log each and every breach with air services and council, encroaching on my limited personal time.

The following breaches (that I was home to log) occurred this past weekend alone.

Saturday, March 8: I am certain that I heard their plane around 7:20am on a practice circuit, however, I did not see skydivers parachute from the plane at this time.

I heard a plane circling from 8:20am and an 8:40am drop, despite the conditional commencement time of 9am.

I heard the plane circling from 4:30pm and a 4:45pm drop and a plane circling from 5:20pm and a 5:36pm drop, despite a conditional cut off time of 4pm.

commencement time of 10am, I heard a plane circling at 8:20am and drop at 8:40am and, regardless of the conditional 3pm cut off, I heard a plane circle at 4:10pm and drop at 4:20pm; circle at 5:05pm and drop at 5:10pm, circle at 5:48pm and drop at 6:01pm and circle at 6:30pm and drop at 6:35pm.

A total of four flights after cut-off.

In addition, I am certain that I heard the plane closer to 7pm, however, I was in the middle of cooking dinner and unable to go outside to confirm that it was Skydive Australia.

Also, I have logged six more breaches over the past month.

All of these drop times are preceded and followed by a continuous drone for a total of at least 20 minutes.

When are council going to take action to stop this nuisance?

Skydive Australia have not complied to any degree and clearly have no intention of complying with the conditions imposed by council and have not even attempted to operate within the guidelines.

I’m sure residents would be tolerant of a 15 to 20 minute variant, however, yesterday they operated nearly four hours outside of the stipulated times.

They simply do not care and I am fed-up.

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Motor bike rider critically injured at Berkeley Vale

Missing 4WD involved in Doyalson collision olice are appealing for information to locate a 4WD involved in a fail to stop collision at Doyalson on Sunday, April 6.

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At around 6:45pm, a 4WD was travelling west on the slip lane entering the Doyalson Motorway Link Rd from Tooheys Rd Overpass.

The 4WD allegedly performed a U-turn across the raised concrete medium strip, before driving over the strip in an attempt to travel east.

A 55-year-old man driving east in a Ford Ranger, towing a trailer carrying two motorcycles, braked heavily to avoid colliding with the 4WD. The Ford’s trailer allegedly jack-knifed over the medium strip and struck a Mitsubishi Lancer being driven west by a 28-yearold man.

Police have been told the motorcycles in the trailer were also ejected and hit the roof of the Mitsubishi.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on

1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: http://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/ Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

A 45-year-old woman driving west in a Toyota Camry saw the collision and braked heavily to avoid the cars, before striking the Ford and Mitsubishi.

The driver of the 4WD allegedly failed to stop and continued driving east on the Doyalson Motorway Link Rd. Police and emergency services attended the scene.

The Doyalson

Motorway Link Rd was closed in both directions for approximately one hour.

The 28-year-old male driver of the Mitsubishi sustained a suspected broken arm and was taken to Wyong Hospital in a stable condition.

The drivers of the Ford and Toyota sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command are continuing their investigations and are attempting to locate the other driver and 4WD involved in the collision.

The 4WD has been described as being black or dark-coloured and possibly a Nissan Patrol, Mitsubishi Pajero, or Toyota Hilux.

olice have charged a man after a handgun was allegedly found in his bag on Sunday, April 13.

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Lakes Local Area Command were called and attended the hotel, where they arrested the man.

Officers also allegedly located 112 ecstasy pills in his possession.

CareFlight prepares to fly the critically injured motor bike rider to hospital from Berkeley Vale

rauma teams combined to treat a motor bike rider who was left with critical injuries when he crashed at Berkeley Vale on Friday, April 11.

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A CareFlight trauma doctor worked with ambulance paramedics to stabilise the man, believed to be aged in his 30s, before flying him to hospital.

The doctor performed emergency roadside

surgery, gave a blood transfusion and placed the rider in an induced coma in a pre-hospital start to intensive care treatment to the man who suffered head, chest and abdominal injuries.

The man was

flown by CareFlight under intensive care management to Westmead Hospital where he remained in a critical condition.

Media release, 11 Apr 2014 Ian Badham, CareFlight

Media release, 7 Apr 2014 NSW Police Media

Handgun found in unattended bag About 6:10pm, a 23-year-old man entered a hotel on the Pacific Highway, Wyong, and left a sports bag in the bar area.

Hotel staff located the unattended bag and opened it, allegedly discovering a .38 revolver inside.

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The man was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with supply prohibited drug and possess unauthorised pistol.

He was refused bail and appeared at Wyong Local Court on Monday, April 14.

Media release, 14 Apr 2014 NSW Police Media

Man dies after being struck by a train olice are preparing a report for the Coroner after a man was struck by a train in Wyong on Monday, April 7.

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About 9pm, police were called to the railway tracks about 700 metres north of Wyong Railway Station where a 43-yearold man was found deceased.

The man’s sons, aged five and six, were found by a passing motorist on the Pacific Highway, and are now in the care of

their mother.

A crime scene was established and examined by forensic specialists.

An investigation was commenced by detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command.

It has been established

that the man crossed the railway lines with his children, and then returned alone to collect some personal belonging; when he crossed back he was struck by a north bound commuter train.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Media release, 8 Apr 2014 NSW Police Media

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Waste Processing Solutions P/L win major tender yong Council has accepted a tender from Waste Processing Solutions Pty Ltd for $1.27 million over three years, to empty five sludge lagoons from council’s water and sewage treatment plants at Mannering Park, Gwandalan, Toukley and Mardi.

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Council has five sewerage treatment plants (STP) with sludge lagoons, with Wyong South Treatment Plant having a permanent onsite sludge dewatering plant and Toukley Treatment Plant having a semi-permanent mobile dewatering plant that is near the end of its economic life.

G w a n d a l a n , Mannering Park and Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plants currently have no permanent onsite dewatering facility with these plants having previously been serviced by adhoc contracts since 2002.

Prior to 2001, two

council owned mobile belt presses were used at Charmhaven, Mannering Park, Gwandalan and Toukley STPs and worked continuously to desludge the lagoons at the respective plants, with one plant being semi permanently located and operating at Toukley STP. With the continually increasing load on the plants, the rate of sludge production from the treatment processes reached a point where it exceeded the capacity of the mobile belt presses.

As a result, the sludge lagoons at Charmhaven and Mannering Park STPs were approaching full capacity.

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by council’s technical officer, assets and capital works, Mr Stephen Mauger stated that a number of options were considered to empty the sludge lagoons.

“These options included relocating council’s second mobile belt press from Toukley STP to service the other plants, transporting the sludge from Charmhaven, Mannering Park and Gwandalan STP to Wyong South STP for dewatering at the permanent sludge dewatering facility there, or the engagement of a specialist dewatering contractor to dewater the lagoons.

“Regardless of the method of dewatering, all dewatered sludge cake would be transported to the Buttonderry Waste Disposal Depot for composting under existing contract arrangements with Australian Native Landscapes or an alternate provider.

“Analysis of the various options indicated that the most cost effective means of emptying the sludge lagoons was to engage a specialist dewatering contractor.

“An initial contract for emptying only one lagoon was let in February 2002 as a trial.

“Subject to the satisfactory performance of that contract, a future contract would then be considered for the emptying of the second lagoon.

“The result of this analysis was discussed with all council treatment plant staff including those currently operating the sludge dewatering equipment as part of their employment.

“All staff agreed with

the proposal to engage sludge dewatering contractors where the use of specialised equipment offered a significant financial advantage over council’s current operational methods.

“Following the Expressions of Interest and Tendering procedures for the appropriate sludge dewatering contractors, sludge lagoon No1 at Charmhaven STP was de-sludged in February 2002.

“Due to the success of the initial contract, tenders were awarded in 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2011 for dewatering of sludge lagoons at Charmhaven, Mannering Park and Gwandalan STP’s.

Mardi Water Treatment Plant was commissioned in 1982.

“It has two sludge lagoons that receive the backwash water from the filters whereby sludge accumulates in the lagoons and the decanted water is pumped back to Mardi Dam.” Mr Mauger stated that these lagoons were nearing full capacity and needed dewatering as they had never previously been dewatered.

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Organic hair studio opens at The Entrance new hair salon has opened in The Entrance which aims to offer a high quality professional range of hair care products that are made with organic ingredients with all business practices conducted with the utmost respect for the environment.

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“When you first walk into a hair salon the first thing you notice is the smell of chemicals,” said owner Ms Christine Brunskill.

“There is no smell of chemicals when you walk into Troika Hair Studio, only the smell of 100% certified organic products.”

Ms Brunskill said when she decided to open her organic hair studio, she researched, trialled and decided on the best organic products which were free of harsh chemicals, including ammonia and PPD’s and chemicals that have been linked to allergies and cancers.

“The primary role of ammonia in hairdressing is to blast open the hair shaft and cuticle preparing the hair shaft to accept colour pigment,” said Ms Brunskill.

“In doing so, the hairdresser is damaging

the client’s hair and allowing ammonia to be directly applied to the client’s scalp where it is absorbed through the pores and into the bloodstream.

“Ammonia exposure puts salon professionals and clients at risk of serious long term health damage. “ P P D ’ s Paraphenylenediamine is a chemical substance used as a permanent hair dye.

“It is also found in photographic developer, printing inks, rubber, oils and petrol.

“People who use PPDs in the work place such as hairdressers may develop dermatitis on their hands.

“We do not use any products with PPDs at Troika,” said Ms Brunskill.

Media release, 9 Apr 2014 Christine Brunskill, Troika Hair Studio

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Free Lakeside Art Space

Iconic sites receive interest from developers yong Council has agreed to progress activity for development of three council-owned Iconic sites, after Expressions of Interest (EOI) were advertised earlier this year.

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A tender will now be issued to shortlisted groups for the sale or development of the Short St Car Park at The Entrance, and a Staged DA for the Oasis site in Wyong will progress to determine an appropriate market value for the site.

In December last year the state government gazetted the Wyong Local Environmental Plan which reduces regulatory barriers and enables the conditional development of earmarked Iconic Sites.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This is a great outcome and a validation of approach.”

“We will also enter into negotiations with shortlisted EOI respondents for the development of the Toukley Car Park near Coles, with the goal of achieving a redevelopment proposal aligned to Council’s vision for the Toukley Town Centre.

Council discussed the issue in a confidential session at its April 9 meeting

but the gallery was advised of the resolution by the general manager once open council resumed.

The report was discussed in camera due to it containing information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business and confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council.

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Digital Enterprise Programme launched

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ocal artists looking for studio, exhibition or retail space are invited to put in an Expression of Interest to occupy a shopfront space at the Lakeside Shopping Centre in The Entrance under Wyong Council’s free Lakeside Art Space program.

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Vaughan said this program, made possible with the help of Lakeside Shopping Centre, had worked well in the past in supporting innovative local artists.

“Studio Scribbly took full advantage of this program last year – they ran low cost workshops for budding artists and had a place to showcase their work,” said Ms Vaughan “We know from this experience and from the similar program run in Newcastle that this is a great way to bring life and vitality to otherwise

Interest is sought from artists in design, contemporary arts (including visual art, ceramics and jewellery), digital-media, crafts, sound, film and music who would make productive use of available shop front, exhibition and studio space.

Council will assist in fit out of the space, coordinating promotion and marketing and will also provide professional development mentoring.

In return the occupying artists are required to initiate activities that contribute to developing

run free or low cost community workshops and public exhibitions.

“The space is available for up to 12 months,” said Ms Vaughan.

“I encourage interested parties to get their expressions of interest in as quickly as possible so they don’t miss out,” said Ms Vaughan.

“Our highest priority will go to the artists who are serious about what they are doing and a very clear idea of what they are trying to achieve.”

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egional Development Central Coast has launched the Central community partnerships gives talented local artists and practitioners, manage Coast Digital Enterprise Programme. and planning Ms Julie an opportunity to shine.” operational costs and

Regional Development Central Coast CEO Mr John Mouland said: “The Australian Government is providing $16.8 million in grant funding to deliver the Digital Enterprise programme in 69 communities across Australia.”

“The Central Coast received $280,000 from this grant funding to facilitate the delivery of the Digital Enterprise Programme for the region.

“This valuable programme is helping smallto-medium enterprises and not-for-profit organisations better understand how

they can maximise the opportunities from greater digital engagement to drive productivity improvements, expand their customer base, increase sales and create further local jobs growth, by utilising new technologies, enabled by high speed broadband.

“Regional Development Australia – Central Coast have successfully partnered with Hunter TAFE Central Coast Campuses, who are delivering the Digital Enterprise Programme to local businesses.

“The programme is a series of free one to two hour group training sessions, as

well as one-on-one advice to help local businesses maximise the benefits of high-speed broadband within the region.

“We would like to thank Local Federal Members, Karen McNamara and Lucy Wicks for their strong support of this important capacity building initiative and the Central Coast NSW Business Chamber for their active involvement in the development and rollout of the Central Coast Digital Enterprise Programme.”

Media release, 9 Apr 2014 Elizabeth Westrup, Regional Development Central Coast

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Rebecca Cone receives scholarship for radiation therapy studies ederal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has presented the Crestani 2014 Scholarship for Radiation Therapy Studies to Rebecca Cone at the Central Coast Cancer Centre.

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Ms Cone grew up in the Hunter Valley and Graduated from Newcastle University in 2007.

Rebecca completed her professional development year at the Royal North Shore Hospital and was part of the initial staff intake at the Central Coast Cancer Centre.

Ms McNamara said that the scholarship would allow Ms Cone to travel to Florence in September to receive training in stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy.

“The training Ms Cone will receive in Florence will allow her to bring a specialised skill set back to the Central Coast Cancer Centre.

“This will benefit those

people who are being treated at the facility,” Ms McNamara said.

Stereotactic treatments offer new hope to cancer patients and are currently offered in a limited number of the larger NSW metropolitan cancer centres.

The European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) run formal training schools for these specific treatment options.

“I would like to thank Yvonne Crestani, who is devoted and passionate about this scholarship programme which is aiding its local recipients in undertaking

further education,” Ms McNamara said.

Ms Crestani established the scholarship to honour her late husband Chris Crestani, who was the chief radiation therapist at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney for 40 Years.

“In 2005 Chris was diagnosed with cancer and passed away within 10 months.

“It was then, as a tribute to Chris, that I opened the Crestani Foundation to provide these educational opportunities,” Ms Crestani concluded.

Media release, 3 Apr 2014 Luke Nayna, office of Karen McNamara MP

Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara presenting the scholarship to Rebecca Cone

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Chamber says boarding house is inappropriate at Ettalong The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales has described the proposed boarding house at Ferry Rd, Ettalong, as inappropriate, following further submissions by the applicant.

“We are aware of comments by the applicant that they do not intend for the proposed boarding house to be used as a refuge or halfway house for welfare recipients,” said Mr Wales.

“However, this would not preclude the development from being used for this purpose in the future or any subsequent owner utilising the boarding house for social housing.

“It remains our position that boarding house accommodation should be located close to support services, social service infrastructure and major public transport nodes.

“The applicant has also stated that the proposal will provide

housing for aged and single person households together with students and commuters.

“The fact remains that boarding houses are specifically for lodgers on a short-term basis.

“Under the new Gosford LEP 2014, this precludes backpackers’ accommodation, group homes, hotel or motel accommodation, seniors housing or serviced apartments.

“These uses are quite different.

“Therefore, if the boarding house cannot be used for backpackers, cannot be used as a group home, cannot be used for motel accommodation, cannot be used to house seniors and cannot be used as residential serviced apartments, then the community has genuine reason to ask exactly what the development will be used for.

“It is difficult to envisage how the proposal can possibly accommodate seniors or single person households for any extended period of time especially

when the rooms are relatively small being less than 25m2 in area.

“It is also difficult to envisage what commuters might use the premises when any commuter from the area would already reside locally and even more difficult to envisage what students might reside in the boarding house when the nearest university is nearly an hour away at Ourimbah.

“The applicant has also stated that the impact of the boarding house development will be no different to that of a residential flat building.

“It is the Chamber’s view that the impacts are completely different.

“Any residential development on the site would much be less intense and require less parking.

“Nor could it possibly produce a 60 person population yield on the site.

“By their nature, and coupled with bonus provisions for density under the SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing), boarding houses are intense developments that

generally have higher impacts than standard residential developments.

“The applicant has also maintained that the development and proposed cafe is in keeping with council’s plans for the waterfront promenade.

“The Chamber is not aware of any plans contained in the Ettalong Beach Foreshore Masterplan that includes cafes on the reserve front in this portion of the foreshore upgrade.

“The foreshore reserve between Picnic Pde and Ferry Rd has traditionally been used for passive recreation with more active uses adjacent to the Ettalong Beach retail frontage.

“The proposal would be incongruous with the passive uses traditionally attributed to this area.

“The applicant has also stated that the development will be privately owned and operated and will not receive any government funding or subsidies.

“That may be the case at the time of assessment, however,

should approval be granted the applicant is perfectly entitled to apply for a range of government subsidies including the Boarding House Financial Assistance Program together with government subsidised referrals from the Department of Housing or other departments.

“This does not preclude subsequent owners of the boarding house to apply for subsidies or take on department referrals as part of any future business plan of operation”.

“The Chamber is well aware of how business circumstances can change and whilst assurances can be made in the short term, this is no guarantee that the boarding house may operate in a completely different format in the future,” said Mr Wales.

Media release, 6 Mar 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Peninsula to host surf championships again The NSW State Surf Life Saving Championships will be held again on the Peninsula in 2015 and 2016.

Gosford Council has accepted a proposal from Surf Life Saving NSW for the State Championships to be hosted by Ocean Beach and Umina Beach surf clubs.

Organisers told the council that the 2013 and 2014 championship events attracted more 7000 people,

which they claimed represented an $18 million boost to the local economy.

A Memorandum of Understanding between Gosford Council and Surf Life Saving NSW was implemented for the 2014 Championships to deliver improved brand exposure and recognition for council as a major supporting partner.

Council’s sponsorship included

$65,000 in direct financial contributions and $100,000 of inkind support per year, including the provision of fleet vehicles and equipment, event set-up, infrastructure, and staff support from electricians and maintenance staff.

This was increased to $70,000 for hosting rights and $100,000 inkind support for the 2015 event.

Surf Life Saving NSW has

given an indication of potential investment into infrastructure to assist in the future delivery of the championships at this location.

“Consideration of infrastructure such as footpaths and viewing platforms to reduce impact upon dune vegetation, installation of water refill stations at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs, permanent power installation within the compound areas and

clocks at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs would be considered beneficial to the conduct of the event and the community outside of championship dates,” stated the report to council by director economic and community development Ms Colleen WorthyJennings.

Gosford Council agenda ECO.7, 25 Mar 2014

Business group given another chance The Ettalong Beach Business Group has been given another chance to provide evidence of its capacity to meet council requirements to manage Business Improvement District funding.

Gosford Council has suspended funding for the Ettalong Beach Improvement District until the Group provides evidence of its capacity to meet council requirements.

A deadline of June 30 has been set for the group to provide the information.

The group was previously requested to provide information evidencing its capabilities to meet

requirements by February 1.

The organisation lodged a submission by the due date and dealt with a number of issues including committee and membership, financials, key performance indicators and future plans, according to a report to council by director economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings.

She said that, at the annual meeting in August last year, there were no nominations for the committee and the existing committee agreed to remain in place until an extraordinary annual meeting could be held.

“The submission acknowledges the lack of membership and envisages a new drive to increase

membership and form a new committee,” states the report.

“The accounts confirm that the principal income came from council and another grant.

“The submission indicates council’s $50,000 funding has been expended on flags (mounted on council poles), signage and a website with minor amounts on the Italian Festival and audit fees.”

Council’s policy states that Business Improvement Districts should seek other sources of funding as appropriate and implement a plan to become selffunding at the end of the seed funding period.

“There has been no information provided to illustrate that this would or could be achieved,” said

Ms Worthy-Jennings.

The Ettalong Beach Business Group requested 90 days to provide a business plan and budget for the next 12 months and that council then provide the last $25,000 of the seed funding.

Cr Craig Doyle said he was concerned that the group had not met the conditions of council’s previous resolution.

“This is not our money to give away. This is the community’s money.

“The (council) policy is all about sustainability, about what we can do.

“It is vitally important that the transparency of public money be brought forward.

“The whole purpose of this is

to seek a genuine result for the community.

“I am fully supportive of this group and everything they have done from day one, but if we ignore our own policies, why have them?” said Cr Doyle.

Cr Chris Burke disagreed and said that the Ettalong community deserved a chance.

“They’re the poor cousins of Umina and Woy Woy.” Cr Bob Ward agreed and said: “I believe they should be given the opportunity to put their plan and budget together over the next three months.”

Gosford Council agenda ECO.7, 25 Mar 2014 Kaitlin Watts, 25 Mar 2014

The development application was submitted by Gosford Council with funding from the State Government.

The project aims to address safety concerns by closing and removing the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd. The project, which extends from Railway St at the Shoalhaven Dr Underpass to the base of Bulls Hill, includes improved pedestrian and cycleway connectivity under the railway tracks at Shoalhaven Dr, the upgrade and extension of Nagari Rd from Shoalhaven Dr to a new roundabout south of the railway tracks, a new vehicle underpass at the bottom of Bulls Hill under the railway tracks and a new bridge over Woy Woy Creek at the bottom of Bulls Hill.

According to the council’s project coordinator Mr David Medcalf, the project would benefit road and rail users with improved safety and efficiency.

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

A number of submissions were received in response to the advertisement of the development application.

Former Gosford councillor Lynne Bockholt pledged her support for the proposal.

“An underpass as contained in the development application is the best option to eliminate the unsatisfactory level crossing and the underpass in one fell swoop,” states Ms Bockholt’s submission.

However, others claimed it would result in further siltation to Correa Bay, and that the new underpass and closure of the crossing would cut people off from the quickest access to Woy Woy town centre, including emergency services.

One resident of Woy Woy, who withheld identifying details, stated that they were strongly concerned about the loss of amenity and vehicular access to Woy Woy station, shops and other facilities that would occur as a result of the proposed fencing of the rail corridor at Rawson Rd. The South Woy Woy Progress Association stated in its submission, that it “fully supports” the proposal and “has done so for many years”.

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council lodged a formal objection to the application stating it was concerned because there are a number of recorded Aboriginal sites located within the vicinity of the properties and the area is considered to be very rich in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.

Development application 44862/2013, 2 Dec 2013

Works being undertaken as part of the first stage of the project to remove the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd.

Ettalong club becomes Ettalong Diggers The Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club has decided to change its trading name to Ettalong Diggers.

After nearly 10 years trading as Ettalong Beach Club, the club will change its trading name “to be more in line with the objects

of the club and become better recognised within the Peninsula community”, according to club secretary Ms Joy Allan.

The trading name Ettalong Beach Club “arose as an abbreviation of the club’s company name (Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Ltd) as well

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as the club’s location,” she said.

Ms Allan said there was a “need for the trading name to be easily identifiable with the club”.

“Being a War Memorial Club means that the club is one that remembers the men and women who have served in Australia’s combined services, some of

whom paid the ultimate price with their life.”

She said the Board of Directors had decided to change the trading name to Ettalong Diggers “as it identifies the club, its purpose and is a growing tribute to the service men and women of the nation”.

She said the company name would always remain Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Ltd. Media release, 10 Apr 2014 Joy Allan, Ettalong Beach Club

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Health

Australia’s Biggest Thirty nine learners Morning Tea over six months launched at Wyong create folk art A

n Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea launch event was held at Wyong Milk Factory on Wednesday, April 9.

entral Coast Community College has teamed up with local Residential Aged Care Facilities to run a project funded by the Australian Government’s Productive Ageing through Community Education (PAtCE) Program.

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PAtCE aims to facilitate community engagement, active ageing, skill building and re-engagement with the world of voluntary or paid work.

The Program also encourages the development of positive peer support networks amongst participants.

Participants from Matthew John Nursing Home, Veronica Aged Care Facility, Yallambee Lodge and The Orchards have enjoyed creating

folk art in this specially funded program.

College tutor Julie Younger said she has enjoyed running the program at the Residential Aged Care facilities.

“This program has been a very positive experience for the residents.

“They have really enjoyed participating in the folk art classes.

“I have been amazed at the work produced.

“To see a blank canvas transformed into a work

of art is inspiring.

“We are very excited that the residents of Veronica Aged Care and The Orchards have the opportunity to share their work at exhibitions during April,” Julie said.

T h i r t y - n i n e learners have enjoyed participating in the PAtCE Program that ran from October 2013 to April 2014.

Media release, 11 Apr 2014 Pip Wilson, Central Coast Community College

People across the Central Coast are being encouraged to make every single cup count this year when it comes to beating cancer.

Cancer Council NSW regional manager Mr Shayne Connell said a small cup of tea can make a big difference to the lives of thousands of people across NSW who are touched by cancer every year.

“It’s great to get the support of such a wellknown local business and know that we have them behind us helping get the word out about Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. “For the past 21 years people all over the Central Coast have gathered in living rooms, community centres, schools and

workplaces to celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, and help raise vital funds for cancer research, prevention and support services.

“This year is no different, we want to encourage people to get involved and make every cup count.

“Whether that involves hosting an office morning tea, or going all out and hosting a high tea with all the trimmings, it all matters, as every dollar raised is put back into research and support services that help cancer patients through their cancer journey every day,” said Mr Connell.

Wyong Milk Factory caretaker Ms Lisa Blythe said she was proud that all the businesses in the

factory grounds were getting involved in such a great event.

“We had the Wyong Milk Factory Cafe, Little Creek Cheese, Luka Chocolates, Triple Treat Bakery and all the other businesses on site getting involved.

“It’s such a great event to get involved in and it really brings people together with one common goal – raising money to help in the fight against cancer.”

The official day is on Thursday, May 22, but hosts can put on an event any time during May and June.

Registrations are now open.

Media release, 9 Apr 2014 Charlotte Raman, Cancer Council NSW

Free falls prevention program yong Shire residents have the opportunity to participate in strength and balance and a free falls prevention program presented by Adssi Home practical ways to reduce the risk of falling.

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The program, which will be held at Adssi HomeLiving Australia’s office in the Tuggerah Business Park, will run for seven weeks and is designed for older people who are living

independently in the community at home and who have fallen or are fearful of failing.

The Stepping On program aims to give older people the confidence to undertake their everyday

activities more safely and independently and reduce their risk of falling.

Program coordinator Ms Leanne Klein-Schophorst said participants would learn exercises to improve

“The program is very practical, as well as a great way to meet new people,” she said.

To qualify for the program, participants must be aged 65 or older and be living at home; they must be able to walk independently or with a

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College holds awards ceremony entral Coast Community College celebrated its students’ achievements on Thursday, April 3, in front of an audience of over 200 people and VIP’s, at an Awards Ceremony at Mingara Recreation Club.

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The inaugural event recognised the hard work of students who had achieved qualifications in the areas of management, training and assessment, aged care, beauty and natural therapies.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, were in attendance to present awards and said they were inspired by the College students’ hard work.

“Congratulations to the students at Central Coast Community

College,” said Ms Wicks.

“It was an honour to be able to present prizes to the outstanding achievers in the business and aged care fields at the Awards night.

“There are no limits to what this country can achieve for its people, and these talented young students are leading the way,” said Ms Wicks.

Mr Holstein presented the natural therapies awards on the night, as well as honouring College students.

“I commend the college on this, its

inaugural Graduation Ceremony which I’m sure many students will remember as the start of great new opportunities for their future,” Mr Holstein said.

One of the highlights of the evening was the announcement of the Central Coast Community College ‘Student of the Year for 2013’ which was awarded to Lisa Foster.

Lisa completed her Certificate III in Aged Care last year, and is now studying to be an Enrolled Nurse at TAFE. The award recognised

her achievements in areas of academic p e r f o r m a n c e , participation, overcoming obstacles, attendance, as well as displaying persistence and determination.

Runner up for the Central Coast Community College Student of the Year 2013 Award went to Michelle Kulk.

Michelle received recognition for completing her Certificate III in Beauty Services and Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy as an Indigenous Scholarship recipient.

Media release, 8 Apr 2014 Pip Wilson, Central Coast Community College Lisa Foster

First school to deliver new revolutionary learning program uggerah Lakes Secondary College, with support from the University of Newcastle, is the first school in NSW to deliver a revolutionary accelerated learning program developed in the United States.

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The program, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), uses peer-led learning and ‘learning how to learn’ techniques which focus on equipping students to find answers for themselves.

Designed to help students achieve their academic potential and grow their aspiration for

tertiary study, the program includes weekly tutorial sessions with current university students.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Andrew Parfitt said AVID aligns strongly with the University’s commitment to equity and excellence.

“Equity of access to higher education is a key focus for the University of

Newcastle.

“Every student with the potential to go to university should be equipped with the skills and belief to get there.

“The AVID program reflects the University’s vision as exemplified through our AIM High program – to nurture the aspirations and capacity of more students in our

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Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College – Tumbi Umbi Campus principal and 2013 Principal of the Year, Shayne Player, said University of Newcastle students play two important roles within the program.

“University students help guide tutorials but are also important role models, making tertiary study feel more accessible to our students,” said Ms Player.

The program targets students in ‘the middle’ and employs research

based teaching techniques to create systemic reform and change.

“In the relatively short time we’ve been running the program, we’ve seen impressive improvements – we’ve had one student move from the middlebottom of their class to dux of the year,” said Ms Player.

The University’s highly successful equity focussed program, AIM High, is providing current students from a range of degrees to work as weekly AVID tutors across Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College’s campuses in Tumbi Umbi and Berkeley Vale.

The University of Newcastle is amongst the most active in the equity sector through its AIM High school outreach program, which strives to increase the understanding of, and aspiration for, higher education among low socio-economic status schools and communities by offering a suite of tertiary education experiences to primary and high school students.

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Students participate in anti bullying initiatives www.newcastle.edu.au

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There was a Ted-Talk

by Shane Koyczan, antibullying posters, wristbands, classroom discussions and information about the ‘Bullying- No way’ phone

app that all students were encouraged to download.

The highlight of the day was the student-led activities that helped raise awareness of the issues

Talking with kids of separated parents alking with Kids, a three-hour practical workshop that helps separated parents in conflict with their ex-partner to talk with their kids about difficult issues that arise, will be held at Warnervale Family and Community Centre next month.

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The first workshop will be held on May 8 and will continue every second Thursday until June 4.

The workshop will help parents talk to their kids about issues such as parental conflict, carrying messages, financial issues, taking sides, their understanding of the separation, relationships, loyalties, and dealing with step-parents.

The free workshop will assist parents to respond to their kids when difficult issues arise, recognise when children feel caught in the middle of any conflict, understand the importance of childfriendly explanations of adult issues, develop skills and strategies to talk with children about these issues and answer children’s questions.

Email, 10 Apr 2014 Tricia Carlson, Warnervale Family and Community Centre

around bullying and build connections between the students.

The student leaders consisted of prefects and students from Years 9 to 12 who were involved in MindMatters Youth Empowerment workshops held last year.

“The theme for this year’s activities was ‘Stand Together’ and at Lakes Grammar we are dedicated to creating a supportive school environment which is free from bullying, harassment and violence,” said the school’s director student wellbeing Mr Brant Maslen.

“By working together we are sending a clear

message to young people that bullying and violence, in or outside of school, are not okay at any time.

“We have a number of programs and initiatives in place to counter bullying which are interactive and aim to show students the effects bullying can have and how we can take a stand together to support each other,” said Mr Maslen.

The National Day of Action is an initiative of all Australian education ministers and is coordinated by the Safe and Supportive School Communities.

Media release 21 Mar 14 Beverley Seers, Lakes GrammarAn Anglican School

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Halekulani and Shelly Beach clubs are finalists in community awards wo clubs in the Wyong LGA have been named as finalists in the 2014 Clubs and Community Awards.

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For the first time, the Awards will recognise winners across nine categories that have been designed to reflect the different ways clubs contribute to a better society.

The categories include outstanding contributions in the areas of youth, emergency services, health, sport, welfare and social inclusion, environment, heart of the community, and education, as well as an outstanding regional initiative award which recognises clubs working together to help their wider community.

ClubsNSW CEO Mr Anthony Ball said that he was blown away by the amount of stories that were received and

was proud to hear the outstanding contribution clubs make in the local community.

“The Clubs and Community Awards are an opportunity for local clubs to showcase the fantastic contribution they make within their local community,” he said.

“It’s also an opportunity

to inspire others to go that extra distance within their community.

“This year, we received hundreds of amazing stories, all of which showed the unwavering commitment registered clubs have for their community.”

Some examples of the stories that have been submitted by clubs

from right across the Central Coast include the Halekulani Bowling Club’s support for their local community radio station, Lake Macquarie FM, which is broadcasted from the club.

However during the 2013 bushfires, the transmitter that is used to broadcast the radio station was destroyed.

The club rallied the community together to get the radio station back on the air.

As a result $9,370 was raised, enough to get the equipment needed.

Shelly Beach Golf Club has also been recognised for its Junior Development program which helps teach young golfers important life skills, such as good decision making, to prepare them for adulthood.

Central Coast clubs have also collectively been nominated in the Outstanding Regional Initiative category for their fundraising efforts to support local charities within the community.

“When you hear about a club contributing to the community, I know some people think it’s just about providing a cheque,” Mr Ball said.

“By telling their stories, clubs can show the community that it’s

more than just handing over a cheque; for some clubs, it’s about being the local child care centre or fundraising for medical equipment that is desperately needed.”

The finalists from the Central Coast will find out if they are winners at the 2014 Clubs and Community Awards which will be held on Friday, May 9, at the Royal Hall of Industries, Entertainment Quarter.

This year’s expert judging panel includes Australian actress and community stalwart Paula Duncan, former Minister for Gaming and Racing Kevin Greene, the Chairperson of the Centre for Volunteering Valerie Hoogstad and former ClubsNSW Deputy CEO Wayne Krelle.

Media release, 11 Apr 2014 Sara More, Clubs NSW

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Out & About

Toukley Art Gallery transformed by mural

Over $3200 prize money for photographers photographic prize and exhibition of works will be held at The Entrance Gallery from June 28 to July 13.

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The competition, called Exposure, is open nationally, but pictures must be taken in the Wyong Shire.

The competition is targeting both amateur and professional photographers and judges will be looking for skilful shots that tell a story.

There are a number of categories comprising

Postcards of the Shire, Through the Generations, The Natural World and A Picture Tells 1000 words.

First prize is $1,000, second is $750 and third is $500, while the winner of each category will receive $250.

Email, 9 Apr 2014 Ellen Bridge, Wyong Council

Markets in the Wyong Shire Regular Markets Every Saturday The Entrance Waterfront Art & Cra Markets Waterfront Plaza 9am– 4pm Every Sunday The Entrance Lions Club Markets The Entrance Cinema car park 8:30am–12:30pm Toukley Sunday Markets Coles car park off Yaralla Rd 7am –1pm Saturday April 19 The Entrance Farmers Markets Memorial Park 9am – 1pm Saturday April 26 BBAC Monthly Trash & Treasure Markets Anglican Church, Killarney Vale 8am-1pm Church on the Hill Markets Anglican Church, The Entrance 8am-1pm Shelly Beach Markets Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus 9am– 2pm Saturday May 3 The Entrance Farmers Markets Memorial Park 9am – 1pm If you would like your Markets listed here call 4325 7369

oukley Art Gallery has been transformed by a mural designed by a local artist, dedicated to its champion, the late Walter Linder, who tragically passed away while defending his home from bushfire last October.

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Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who officially unveiled the mural on Tuesday, April 15, said he was pleased that council had supported such a worthwhile project.

“The Toukley Art Society, and particularly Mr Linder, really championed the idea of a mural as a way of putting the Toukley Art Gallery on the map and bringing more visitors to the centre,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Mr Linder was a passionate member of the Toukley Art Society and worked closely with the artist to get the design just right and the result speaks for itself.”

Toukley Art Society art director Ms Margaret Jarvis said the launch was a bittersweet occasion for the Society members present.

She said it was a great day for the art gallery and it should be celebrated but she was sad Walter wasn’t there to see the results of his hard work, passion and commitment to the arts and Toukley Gallery.

“The design is deliberately bold, modern and unique and I am sure it will bring more people to this Gallery and liven up the arts in this part of the Shire.”

The Toukley Art Gallery is an important link in council’s development of a rapidly expanding network of

cultural facilities across the Shire.

The network includes The Entrance Community Centre Gallery and Studio.

Council is finalising the establishment of two new community cultural facilities – The Grove Hub at Wyong (in the grounds of the former Wyong Grove Public School) and The Art House – a catalyst venue with a 500 seat theatre and one hundred and thirty seat studio.

“Demand is high for all these arts facilities and we know they will make a great difference to the local community and the arts sectors – for amateurs and professionals of all ages,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Media release, 10 Apr 2014 Wyong Council Media

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

Thursday April 17 Antidote for Irony, Grand Hotel, Wyong, 6:30pm Superjam, Bateau Bay Pub, 8:30pm Sculpture workshops, Col Henry’s studio, Wyong Creek

Saturday April 19 Summerland Kings, Wallarah Bay Recreation Club, 8pm

Thursday April 24 Hair performance, Wyong Memorial Hall Green Point Baptist Church invites you to a Market Day and Car Boot Sale to be held in the Green Point Baptist Church carpark, along Avoca Drive in Green Point

Saturday April 19 9am to 2pm Come and enjoy a morning out and you may even find yourself a bargain There will be fresh produce, tea, coffee and cold drinks available as well as a BBQ sausage sizzle If you would like more information please contact Sponsored by

Friday April 25 Dawn Service, Cenotaph, Toukley, 5:20am Dawn Service, The Entrance Cenotaph, 5:30am Dawn Service, Ourimbah-Lisarow Cenotaph, 5:30am Dawn Service, Anzac Ave, Wyong RSL, Car

Park, 5:40am March and service, Toukley Village Green, 9:30am Morning Service, Wyong Town Centre Park/Cenotaph, 9:30am ANZAC Day March, Rankens Court, Wyong, 10:30am ANZAC Day Lunch, Toukley RSL, 11:15am ANZAC March and main service, The Entrance Cenotaph, 11:20am ANZAC Day Lunch, Wyong RSL, 12:30pm ANZAC Day lunch, Diggers at The Entrance, 12:45pm ANZAC Day March, Yates Rd, Ourimbah, 2:30pm

Saturday April 26 Market Day, All Saints Anglican Church, The Entrance, 8am Wyong Musical Society’s ‘Hair’, Wyong Memorial Hall

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

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participating for the first time in the annual National Trust Heritage Festival and will present a historical display on this year’s theme ‘Journeys’.

Deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster said the National Trust Heritage Festival is the longest running community festival in NSW, celebrated across Australian towns with historical walks, arts exhibitions, open days and many other interesting heritage based events.

“Council now hopes to participate in the festival each year,” Cr Webster said.

The theme ‘Journeys’ celebrates individuals and communities who have contributed to the identity of their communities.

Brisbane Water, as it was called then, was formed by trail blazing men and women who migrated from Sydney as early as the 1820s and

settled the area to exploit its prized cedar trees.

The first settlers to the Wyong district were William Cape and his family in 1829 with 1,000 acres of harsh landscape to cultivate.

Their isolation was profound as there were no other white settlers nearby.

During his first year of occupation everything his family and workers used had to be carried on

their backs through the trackless bush.

“Cape lost four boats and their contents just trying to get to and from his farm.

When Brisbane Water was first settled,

communication and commerce with the outside world was entirely by water, and pioneer communities were almost fully selfcontained.

“The expeditions taken

over a hundred years ago by the founders of what is now known as Wyong Shire were intrepid and courageous, a handful of souls paving the way for a new corner of the colony to flourish and become a diverse and thriving population of 155,767 today,” said Cr Webster.

“The Norah Head Lighthouse, Wyong Family History Group, and Wyong Historical Society have generously provided historical artefacts for public view, including lighthouse communication equipment, flags, historical photos and museum items.”

The display is available free for public view from Tuesday, April 22, to Friday, May 16, (excluding weekends).

Come along to Council’s Civic Centre between 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday to glimpse scenes from the Shire’s rugged and harsh colonial past and get a sense of how the town’s character was formed.

Media release, 7 Apr 2014 Wyong Council Media

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Monster car boot sale at Yarramalong arramalong School Community Centre will stage a monster car boot sale and collectables fair in the grounds of the 140-year-old former school on Sunday, May. 4.

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The fair will run between 9am and 2:30pm and will feature stalls with an accent on bric-a-brac and collectables, first class live entertainment, a local history display, children’s activities and refreshments.

The event follows years of lobbying to save the heritage site from developers.

One of the main tasks faced by the Committee in order to establish the Centre has been the renovation, with limited funding, of those areas of the 1891 stone classroom building which were damaged by termites.

“The work put in by volunteers has been marvellous,” said president

Graham Sturt.

“We are deeply grateful for the contribution of materials and labour from many Valley people and in particular the significant

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“Wyong Shire Council owns its water supply assets and contrary to recent media reports, we have no plans whatsoever to sell them off,” he said.

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Sport

Swimming program launched

Matt Graham receives grant hirteen young sporting champions in the Shortland electorate, including one athlete from the Wyong LGA, have received government grants in support of their outstanding achievements.

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Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall presented the grant certificates to the local sporting champions at an afternoon tea in her office recently.

Seventeen year old Matt Graham, from Mannering Park, received the grant to attend the Australian Surf Living Saving Championships.

“We are honoured to have some really talented and high achieving young sportspeople in our local area,” said Ms Hall.

“These young people are clearly committed to their chosen sport and working hard to reach their sporting goals.

“They are variously competing at a state, national and international level of sport and I am

very impressed with their many achievements so far.”

The Young Sporting Champions grant program has been in place for some years and is a great support for families who are meeting the many expenses which come with an elite-level sport.

The government grants have until now included $500 for individuals and $3,000 for teams.

Future funding rounds will now just include the individual grants of $500.

“I encourage sporting champions and their families to apply for the next round of grants to help with the cost of travel, equipment and other related sporting expenses.

“The next round of applications is now open and the closing date is June 30.

“Working hard at a sport often involves time, effort and commitment, as well as a supportive family and some level of expense.

“It is not always easy to commit to an elite level of sport, so a grant assistance is always well received.

“The latest grants are very well deserved and I congratulate all the recipients on their sporting success,” said Ms Hall.

Media release, 9 Apr 2014 Lisa McDermott, office of Jill Hall MP

NZ National Sevens Champions to compete locally ew Zealand rugby heavy-weight and National Sevens Champions, Wellington Rugby Union, are the latest team to confirm participation in the Fitness First Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival to be held on Friday, October 24.

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Wellington defeated Auckland in the final of the New Zealand National Championships in January to claim the title of National Champions for the first time since 2002.

Wellington will join a line-up of teams including Fiji’s Coral Coast Sevens Champions Yamacia (Fiji), Borneo Sevens Champions Daveta (Fiji), Shanghai Sevens Champions Tribe 7s (Aus) and New Zealand Middlesex Sevens Champions Rangataua (NZ).

The tournament starts in October, with an invitational 16 team schoolboy’s tournament followed by the 16 team men’s and 16 team women’s tournaments held over the weekend of October 25 and 26.

Tournament director Craig Morgan said he was excited by the inclusion of the New Zealand side.

“Wellington are the New Zealand National Champions and will no doubt be here to win.

“Wellington are another high quality side set to contest this

year’s tournament and we are excited to see them compete against some of the strongest sides in the world of sevens competing against premier domestic teams and other major touring sides from New Zealand, Fiji, Asia and the USA. “We look forward to announcing the full lineup of teams in coming weeks,” Mr Morgan said.

Media release, 10 Mar 2014 Craig Morgan, Fitness First Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival

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he 2014 Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) Mingara Swimming Program was launched over the weekend of March 22 and 23.

Thirty–two athletes attended the orientation session hosted at Mingara Recreation Club, which signalled the start of the 2014 program.

The squad is a mix of athletes from many of the Coast’s top swim clubs, namely Mingara, Woy Woy and Kincumber.

In talking about the program, new head coach Graeme Carroll spoke passionately about his expectations and the need to set standards that will impart change.

Graeme spoke about the emphasis on continuous improvement and linked this talk to his own experience with elite athletes.

CCAS programs manager Ms Sammy Armstrong said: “Clearly Graeme has a wealth of knowledge that he was able to demonstrate to the athletes.

“I’m sure this program will be exceptionally well received.”

Media release, 27 Mar 2014 Central Coast Academy of Sport

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P22 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 17, 2014

Trifiro signs a one-season contract

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entral Coast Mariners have confirmed that versatile 24-year-old midfielder Glen ‘Tricky’ Trifiro has signed a one-season contract extension with the Club.

Glen Trifiro, brother of Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Jason Trifiro, linked with the yellow and navy on the Hyundai A-League’s mid-season transfer deadline day in early February.

Since then, the former Sydney United 58 man has made the most of his time with the defending domestic champions.

Trifiro scored the match-sealing goal

against Newcastle Jets in the F3 Derby in mid-March, and has put in accomplished performances in Australia’s top flight, plus the AFC Champions League and on the training track.

Trifiro said that he was delighted to have extended his stay with the Mariners.

“It feels great to have signed with the Mariners for another year,” Trifiro said.

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“I am very happy to have my immediate playing future settled and to know that I will have another 12 months in such a professional set-up.

“I feel as if I have really improved over the last few months and I put that down to training in a great environment.

“It’s a credit to the Club how welcome they have made me feel – we have a great bunch of boys, top coaches and staff.

“First and foremost my goal is to remain focussed until the end of the season and to try and help the team in whatever way I can.

“We have a big chance in the Hyundai A-League Finals and have the opportunity to go through to the knockout phase of the AFC Champions League, so I want to play my part in helping the team,” he said.

Central Coast Mariners boss Phil Moss said Trifiro’s transition from State League semi pro to fully-fledged Hyundai A-Leaguer ought to inspire the many hopefuls currently dreaming of bigger and better things for their own football careers.

“Glen’s new contract is a reward for a lot of hard work,” Moss said.

“It’s always great to see a player make the step up from the semiprofessional ranks to the professional ranks. “’Trif’ has proven himself on and off the field that he’s worthy of another year and we are really excited to see where we can take him with a full pre-season.

“We are going to work hard with him to take him to another level physically, because tactically and technically he has already shown that he can handle life in the

Warnervale win but Northlakes lose in Union round 2 ound two of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition saw Warnervale take on The Entrance at Woongarrah Oval and Gosford verse Northlakes at Gosford Showground.

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“We are committed to bringing in quality players who are also quality people and fit the unique culture we have at the Mariners, and Glen has ticked all those boxes.

“Those key qualities combined with technical ability and mobility are crucial to me as part of the evolution of this football team in keeping with my football philosophy,” he said.

Moss added that Trifiro’s re-signing continues the wellestablished trend of the Mariners providing opportunities to talented players on the periphery of professional contracts, and paid tribute to Sydney United 58 and their head coach Mark Rudan.

“Glen had been playing in the State League for a number of years and ‘Rudes’ (Rudan) obviously knew what buttons to push to get him to the next level,” he said.

“Mark debuted as a coach last year and having helped get a player to the A-League straight away is certainly a credit to him and his coaching staff.”

Central Coast Mariners CEO Mr Bruce Stalder said: “Glen Trifiro’s attitude and application since he signed with us in February has been fantastic.”

“While everyone appreciates Glen’s contributions on the pitch, his communityminded approach away from play is also to be commended.”

Media release, 11 Apr 2014 Central Coast Mariners Media

Warnervale proved too strong The Entrance, running out victors by 297.

There was nothing in the first half and Warnervale only scored right on halftime to take a seven points to nil lead in to the break.

Both teams had further chances to score in the first 40 minutes but good defences maintained the close scoreline.

Warnervale performed strongly in the second half and won the second stanza by 22-7.

Number eight Afele Tongia was all powerful for the home side, running in three individual tries.

He was the difference between the two sides.

He was ably supported by back Netane Tonga and five-eight Matt Leech.

Best players for The Entrance were flanker Adam Vaughan, half back Zac McGowan and Piripi Murray.

Gosford ran out 50 to 15 winners over Northlakes.

Although the scores got away towards the end of this match it was Northlakes who scored first on the day, and the scores throughout the first half were kept close.

Gosford led by 19 points to 10 at the halftime break.

Gosford ran in some good tries in the second half with centre Dave Von Kotze crossing for three tries, while fullback Sam Underwood crossed for another two.

The eight try to three victory was a good one for Gosford but they didn’t have it all their own way for long periods in the match.

Best for Gosford were Von Kotze.

He was well assisted by number eight Kearney and centre Tim Hill.

The best players for Northlakes were halfback Dakota Boyes, winger Patrick Quigg and Tui Valu.

Media release, 13 Apr 2014 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 17, 2014 - P23

Roos revenge 1st round loss to Bears

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Never write off the Mariners adapted to it as the week

entral Coast Mariners will play Adelaide United in the first went on. week of the Hyundai A-League 2014 Finals Series after Phil “If players don’t like Moss’s men defeated Brisbane Roar 2-0 at Suncorp Stadium on the plan or system it can’t Saturday, April 12. be executed but they were

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yong Roos VB NSW Cup team had performed poorly in their 34-6 first fantastic tonight. round loss to North Sydney at home, The strong win opportunities presented Central Coast backline.

“We made the whole The Mariners might and travelled to North Sydney Oval on Sunday, over Mike Mulvey’s themselves. week about us, not about The strong Suncorp have added to their own April 13, with an early opportunity to revenge Premiership winning side any other result or any secured the yellow and success was secured via tally had their finishing that loss. other team in the league. navy equal second place goals by youngsters Nick during a number of swift

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Wyong led 12-6 at half time, extended that lead to 18-6 after 53 mins and then withstood a late fight back by the home team to take the match 22-12 and maintain 8th position on the ladder.

Wyong’s O’Meley and Stromquist were relentless both with and without the ball.

Bernstrom and Tekina Vailea dominated their respective edges, and the triumvirate of Williams, Nicholls and Lewis orchestrated the attack.

Lowe was best for the Bears and Aldridge did well with limited opportunities.

The Roos now need to secure consecutive wins

to evidence a genuine intention of making the finals.

Wyong next meet Newcastle Knights at No. 2 Sportsground at 3pm on Easter Sunday.

There was considerable ill feeling when the teams clashed at this venue last season.

There has been some suggestion that that ill feeling continues.

The Roos will be keen for back to back victories.

The Knights will be eager to bounce back from a 50-30 flogging from Mounties.

Media release, 14 Apr 2014 Stephen Marks

Killarney District off to a good start

but third place due to goal difference on the Hyundai A-League regular season ladder, and confirmed that Central Coast would host a sudden death final at home in Gosford on Saturday, April 19 at 4.30pm.

With Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory having both secured triumphs earlier in the day, the Mariners kickedoff the match needing to secure all three points to guarantee semi-final football would return to Central Coast Stadium yet again.

But if there was any pressure on Moss’s men, it failed to show as the 2014 AFC Champions League combatants rallied to not only thwart the best advances of the runaway league winners, but put the Queenslanders to the sword when

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Bragg Memorial match at Pat Morley Oval, The Entrance, who also had a delayed start to their season, showed that they would be serious contenders, holding one of the competition favourites, Berkeley Vale, to a scoreless draw.

Berkeley Vale went into the match without a number of key players while The Entrance welcomed back the experienced pair of Terrie Dries and Matt Kenny after two seasons in the Newcastle competition.

Media release, 14 Apr 2014 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

raids after the break been slightly more clinical.

Nevertheless, the overall showing by the Mariners at Brisbane’s premier sports venue impressed Central Coast boss Moss and proved to football fans across the country that the yellow and navy have the players, smarts and belief to retain their Hyundai A-League Championship crown.

“Tonight’s win certainly fills us with a lot of confidence,” Moss said.

“We’re playing in two competitions at the moment and we came here with a plan tonight.”

“It was a little bit experimental and something we hadn’t done before.

“I am just so delighted with the way the players bought into it [the plan] early in the week and

“We know that we let second place slip from having destiny in our own hands last week [against Perth Glory] and we were disappointed with that, but there were certainly extraordinary circumstances surrounding that performance.

“We knew it was just a blip in our season and we wanted to prove that tonight and I thought the energy levels, the discipline, the focus, the intensity, and the belief was outstanding.

“Every time we broke with the ball we looked dangerous.

“So full credit to the players and certainly it’s given us a real shot in the arm moving forward.

Media release, 12 Apr 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

Newcastle Blues too good for Bombers

ast season’s major title winner in Men’s Premier League, Killarney District kicked off their 2014 challenge scoring five goals in their win over East Gosford on Saturday, April 12.

Defending league champions Killarney District and the revitalised East Gosford team went goal for goal in their match at Hylton Moore Oval.

A goal apiece within the first five minutes set the stage and the lead went on to change on four occasions before a last-minute goal to Blake Silvers finally settled the game for Killarney.

Dean Blenheim (3) and Jared Reed were the visitors’ other scorers while Scott Marriott, Rob Walton and Zac Neilsen were on target for the Rams.

In the annual Travis

Fitzgerald and Anthony Caceres in the first 45.

To break the deadlock, former Roar attacker Fitzgerald clinically fired the ball beyond Brisbane custodian Michael Theo in the 22nd minute.

F i t z g e r a l d ’s opportunity and goal came following a precise pass by New Zealand international Storm Roux.

Central Coast doubled their advantage in the 28th minute when, for the second time this season, Caceres fired the ball into the back of the net from outside the box.

Much like his effort in round 16 against Newcastle Jets, the talented midfielder let fly to leave the goalkeeper, in this case Theo, stranded.

In the second stanza, Roar controlled vast chunks of the possession, however, they failed to breach the determined

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n round two of the Black Diamond AFL competition, Killarney winners.

Corbin Bond, White, Vale were no match for the defending Premiers, Newcastle City at Castelnuovo and Scott Adelaide St Oval on Saturday, April 12.

The Bombers matched their much vaunted opponents for two and half quarters before the Blues gained the ascendancy to record a 15.17.107 to 8.10.58 win.

Both teams came out firing, determined to gain the early ascendancy, but it was Newcastle City which started off with a bang scoring the first four opening goals.

Killarney Vale made the most of their chances kicking three goals straight but a late flurry of

goals saw the Blues lead by 24 points at quarter time.

Killarney Vale started their comeback in the second quarter dominating possession and clawing back the margin.

Bomber talent Rick White, returning from a MVP season in the North East AFL Competition was all class and, with youngsters Josh Mifsud and Tom Castelnuovo, making strong contributions, the

bombers only trailed by nine at half time.

The Bombers opened the scoring in the second half through White, but that would be the last goal kicked by the Bombers for the day as the City’s defence nullified all future Bomber forays.

At the final change it was a 34 point lead to the Blues.

Despite having the wind in the final term, Killarney Vale were only able to kick three behinds as City ran out 49 point

Manuelle (three goals) were the best for the Bombers.

In First Division, Wyong Lakes made it two wins in a row with a 33 point win over Cardiff with Justin McPhan kicking five goals, while in second division The Entrance Bateau Bay sit on top of the ladder following a 141 point win over Wyong Lakes.

Media release, 13 Apr 2014 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

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