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Decision to purchase land mired in controversy y o n g Council has agreed, although not unanimously, to purchase two lots of strategic land holdings totalling 231 hectares from Terrace Towers for $17 million.

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Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said both holdings were of strategic importance to job creation in the Shire, one for the proposed regional airport and the other for future employment and environmental offset lands.

The decision to purchase required the mayor to use his casting vote to get the land purchase passed.

“This is all about jobs and planning for the future growth of this region,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

Council will invest $10 million in over 87 hectares of land in the Warner Business Park at Jilliby.

“The land covers around one third of the regional airport investigation site identified in November 2013.

“It also contains an existing Part 3A approval for an industrial subdivision.

Warner Business Park Jilliby Land

“This is the biggest single land holding in the investigation site,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Securing this land now shows how serious we are about establishing a regional airport by 2020 to help grow the local economy and boost jobs on the Coast.

“The Central Coast Regional Airport will be the hub of a business and logistics industry precinct representing a change in employment opportunities in Wyong Shire, and will complement other airport services in the Sydney basin and Newcastle,” he said.

Council will also purchase over 144 hectares of land at Doyalson for $7 million.

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“The Woodbury Park land is adjacent to the Freeway Link Rd at the northern boundary of the Shire and will provide opportunities for future employment and environmental offset lands,” Cr Eaton said.

“Both holdings are important for sustainable economic development in the Shire,” he said.

However, Cr Bob Graham said the $17 million could be better spent on a multitude of projects throughout the Shire including the Arts Centre, the restoration of Tuggerah Lakes, roads, kerb and gutter, drainage and sporting and recreational facilities.

“I question the wisdom of this so called

investment of ratepayers’ money, and knowing the Terrace Towers company as I do, you can rest assured that they wouldn’t be selling their prime land holdings for less than they were worth,” said Cr Graham, who voted against the motion along with Crs Lisa Matthews, Doug Vincent and Ken Greenwald.

“I will be calling for a thorough investigation into this wastage of ratepayers’ money and to what could possibly be the true motive for this cosy arrangement with Terrace Towers,” said Cr Graham.

The decision to purchase the land followed a lobbying visit to Canberra and an

earlier meeting in Wyong with Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs.

“The Federal Government’s support for the regional airoport will be essential to getting it built and operational by 2020 and we had a great meeting in Canberra last week with senior officials and the Chief of Staff for Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“They were very supportive of our regional airport plans and we are to write to them to trigger Federal assistance regarding planning and technical approvals in line with the Coalition’s election commitment.

“They also saw the airport as being eligible for federal funding through RDA grants in upcoming years and we will be looking at all avenues for public and private funding,” he said.

Last month council also met with NSW Premier Mike Baird and Central Coast Minister Rob Stokes and took them on a visit to the proposed airport site and other projects in the north Warnervale area.

“The Premier was

clearly blown away by our overall vision for the managed growth of this region and we’ve been very pleased with the support for the proposed regional airport expressed by both levels of government,” Cr Eaton said.

Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said that establishing a new regional airport was a very important part of the Central Coast’s future.

“There’s no doubt that having an airport built and operating here in our region would be a major, long-term boost for the local economy,” Mr Anderson said.

“Not only will an airport help us tackle the huge demands facing the Central Coast’s transport systems in coming years, but it will also deliver positive flow on effects for local jobs, tourism and other investment.

“Along with Wyong Shire Council, we were very pleased to be able to highlight this regional priority at the national level during meetings with federal government ministers in June,” said Mr Anderson.

Media release, 26 Jun 2014 Wyong Council Media Email, 26 Jun 2014 Bob Graham, Wyong Council

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Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the number of premises to be covered in Woy Woy would be announced once planning and design work was completed.

She said the agreement expanded the trial already announced in Umina.

End users are expected to be eligible to connect to high speed services in 2015.

Ms Wicks said that the project would provide much needed relief for the region, which has traditionally had poor broadband infrastructure.

“We have taken the steps to get this project on track after so many years of misinformation and frustration,” Ms Wicks said.

“These upgrades will truly revolutionise the way people

connect in their homes and businesses.

“It is vitally important we don’t waste another four years waiting for these upgrades.”

Under the project, the NBN Co and Telstra will cooperate to design, plan and construct the fibre to the node network.

Once construction is complete, the NBN Co will cooperate with industry to finalise the design of FTTN products and connect endusers.

Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the reform of the NBN project has resulted in a sharp increase in construction activity.

“We went to the election promising to get the NBN project done sooner and at less cost,” Mr Turnbull said.

“Today’s announcement shows we are delivering on that promise.”

Media release, 27 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

Under current policy, the general manager is able to determine applications below $15 million providing there are less than six objections to the proposal.

Councillors voted unanimously for the decision to “make no alterations to the delegations of the CEO”.

Cr Vicki Scott spoke against the recommendation saying she was “really surprised” when she read of the proposal to change the general manager’s delegations.

“I only saw this on the agenda, like the rest of the members of the

public; that was the first time I saw it.”

She said it was a “threat to democratic integrity” and it would be a “sad day” if it ever happened.

“Councillors are elected by the community and have a responsibility to represent the interests of the community.

“The general manager was not elected to represent the interests of the community.

“I understand it’s about streamlining processes but this would be at a cost of representation to the public.

“We wouldn’t be needed,” said Cr Scott.

Cr Chris Burke echoed Cr Scott’s sentiments.

“I believe it is our democratic right to represent the people and I don’t want that right taken away,” said Cr Burke.

Cr Hilary Morris said giving the general manager authority to make such decisions “would have

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Walkers enroute from MacMasters Beach and (inset) Swimsuit sculpture by Avoca artist Wilhelmina Vilar Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications Paul Fletcher, Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt MP and Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks MP at the announcement in Canberra

policies,” the report stated.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has rejected the suggestion that the proposal would have reduced the rights of the community.

“At a time when the City (of Gosford) needs to get moving and encourage investment in our major town centres, a regular review of the general manager’s delegation is entirely appropriate”, said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“Clearly the motion had nothing to do with compromising the rights of the community nor affecting the ability of councillors to be involved in the planning process”.

“We support the need for the general manager to be able to deal with development applications more efficiently and in shorter time frames so we did not necessarily have a problem with the increase in his powers of delegation”, said Matthew Wales.

“It has always been our position that council meetings should not be overly burdened with deliberations on development applications where, providing they are compliant, the matter can be dealt with by staff.

“Regardless, the increase in delegation to the GM would still have enabled an application to be called up by councillors to a council meeting if there were significant objections or community concerns”, said Mr Wales.

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ver 17,000 locals and visitors participated in the 5 Lands Walk held on Saturday, June 21.

The 5 Lands Walk, a scenic 10km walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, saw a passing parade of whales and a busy art and entertainment programme.

Participants came from across the Coast, the State and as far as Canada to be part of this special community event.

Many stayed overnight to enjoy Sunday’s Taste of Avoca Festival and the Copacabana Festival.

High on the list of positive participant comments included the ease of participation, the diverse programme of

entertainment and cultural performances, the quality of the art exhibition and beach installations, the educational nature of the workshops and discussions, the ‘Welcome to Country’ and Smoking Ceremonies, the carrying of the Message Stick, the sightings of whales, and the ready availability of assistance from the enthusiastic volunteers.

“Stunning Winter Solstice weather, migrating whales, greater out of area participation and fabulous community involvement and support all combined to ensure 5 LandsWalk 2014 was the greatest yet,” said

5 Lands Walk Committee president Con Ryan.

“Participation numbers were in excess of 17,000, far beyond last year’s tally of 13,000 and included a stunning 80% increase in out of area registrants.

“Importantly the numbers of volunteers to assist with the diverse and complex logistics of the event were also up, making for a great day for all concerned.

“My thanks go to the ethnic and local communities, arts and school groups, all of whom gave freely of their time to help make this such a wonderful community event.

“So too, to the local, State and Federal Governments, sponsors, media colleagues and organising committee members, whose support for the event has been amazing and whose ongoing commitment to this amazing event makes it possible.”

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks spoke in Parliament on Monday, June 23, and praised the event.

“The 5 Lands is about a celebration of all it means to be Australian, and along each of the 5 Lands, people were treated to a wonderful cultural mix of Indigenous dance, and Greek, Chinese, African, Irish and Latino festivities,” said Ms Wicks.

“There’s a real sense of connection cultivated by this annual walk, which is all

about connecting people to people and people to place.

“I’ve done the Walk several times, and I’ve got many fond memories, memories that will last a lifetime.

“This year, the Opening Ceremony at MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club was again disrupted as we turned mid-speeches to watch a whale breach the surface of the water.

“It was a breathtaking sight.

“The 5 Lands Walk is rightly becoming one of the biggest tourism events of the year on the Central Coast.

“One of reasons the 5 Lands Walk is so successful is because it is run by a dedicated and passionate

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removed the opportunity for the elected representatives of Gosford citizens to consider developments which might be controversial”.

“The Greens see the attempt to remove discussion from the public arena of the council chamber to behind closed doors as the same ideology as the State Government’s proposed but rejected planning laws.

“The Greens congratulate all the councillors present for standing up for the local community against this erosion of democracy.”

The report to council by the director governance and planning said that the current restrictions means determinations of matters are delayed pending consideration by council.

“In keeping with the council’s tag ‘Open for Business’, residents and ratepayers would be better served if the general manager could determine all applications that are in accordance with council

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approval for an industrial subdivision.

“This is the biggest single land holding in the investigation site,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Securing this land now shows how serious we are about establishing a regional airport by 2020 to help grow the local economy and boost jobs on the Coast.

“The Central Coast Regional Airport will be the hub of a business and logistics industry precinct representing a change in employment opportunities in Wyong Shire, and will complement other airport services in the Sydney basin and Newcastle,” he said.

Council will also purchase over 144

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hectares of land at Doyalson for $7 million.

“The Woodbury Park land is adjacent to the Freeway Link Rd at the northern boundary of the Shire and will provide opportunities for future employment and environmental offset lands,” Cr Eaton said.

“Both holdings are important for sustainable economic development in the Shire,” he said.

However, Cr Bob Graham said the $17 million could be better spent on a multitude of projects throughout the Shire including the Arts Centre, the restoration of Tuggerah Lakes, roads, kerb and gutter, drainage and sporting and recreational facilities.

“I question the

wisdom of this so called investment of ratepayers’ money, and knowing the Terrace Towers company as I do, you can rest assured that they wouldn’t be selling their prime land holdings for less than they were worth,” said Cr Graham, who voted against the motion along with Crs Lisa Matthews, Doug Vincent and Ken Greenwald.

“I will be calling for a thorough investigation into this wastage of ratepayers’ money and to what could possibly be the true motive for this cosy arrangement with Terrace Towers,” said Cr Graham.

The decision to purchase the land followed a lobbying visit to Canberra and an

earlier meeting in Wyong with Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs.

“The Federal Government’s support for the regional airoport will be essential to getting it built and operational by 2020 and we had a great meeting in Canberra last week with senior officials and the Chief of Staff for Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“They were very supportive of our regional airport plans and we are to write to them to trigger Federal assistance regarding planning and technical approvals in line with the Coalition’s election commitment.

“They also saw the airport as being eligible for federal funding through RDA grants in upcoming years and we will be looking at all avenues for public and private funding,” he said.

Last month council also met with NSW Premier Mike Baird and Central Coast Minister Rob Stokes and took them on a visit to the proposed airport site and other projects in the north Warnervale area.

“The Premier was

clearly blown away by our overall vision for the managed growth of this region and we’ve been very pleased with the support for the proposed regional airport expressed by both levels of government,” Cr Eaton said.

Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said that establishing a new regional airport was a very important part of the Central Coast’s future.

“There’s no doubt that having an airport built and operating here in our region would be a major, long-term boost for the local economy,” Mr Anderson said.

“Not only will an airport help us tackle the huge demands facing the Central Coast’s transport systems in coming years, but it will also deliver positive flow on effects for local jobs, tourism and other investment.

“Along with Wyong Shire Council, we were very pleased to be able to highlight this regional priority at the national level during meetings with federal government ministers in June,” said Mr Anderson.

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Homelessness services defunded n analysis by the NSW Opposition has uncovered that at least four homelessness services on the Central Coast, three of which are in the Wyong LGA, are being forced to close their doors as a result of the Liberal Government’s ‘Going Home, Staying Home’ program.

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Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services Ms Linda Burney said the list of defunded homelessness organisations represented a conservative analysis of unsuccessful tenders for ‘Going Home, Staying Home’ and does not include the organisations that declined to submit a tender due to the Government’s failure to include their category.

The defunded homelessness services include Kamira Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment

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Services in Wyong, Katakudu Women’s Housing also in Wyong, Toukley Women’s Refuge and Woy Woy Women’s Refuge.

Ms Burney met with women on the Central Coast on Friday, June

20, at Cliff St Reserve, Norah Head, to highlight the closure of specialist women’s services.

“We know from the latest crime statistics that domestic violence and sexual assaults are serious issues on the Central Coast

and the Liberals’ approach to helping these victims is to force the closure of specialist women’s homelessness services across NSW,” Ms Burney said.

“Because of the ignorant approach of the

Liberals, and particularly the former Minister for Family and Community Services, a specialist women’s organisation such as Katakudu will have to close its doors.

“The closure of specialist women’s

homelessness services will be a massive loss to women who rely on these places to escape dangerous homes.

“Make no mistake, the closure of homelessness services including specialised women’s refuges will not make women safer – women escaping domestic violence and sexual assault need specialist and genderspecific services, not generalist services.

“The Liberals’ homelessness policy closes an escape route for many women who find it very difficult to leave their homes and lives behind.

“Under the Liberals’ policy, they will have to rely on generalist services that will likely see men and women housed together – hardly a welcoming environment for women escaping sexual assault and domestic violence,” said Ms Burney.

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David Harris to represent NSW Labor for the seat of Wyong

Community Legal Centre budget cuts to hurt the disadvantaged

enator for NSW Deborah O’Neill visited the Central Coast Community Legal Centre in Wyong with Shadow AttorneyGeneral Mark Dreyfus QC on Tuesday, July 1, to discuss what oint Clare Primary School principal and former State Member for Wyong Mr David Harris has been elected unopposed to represent cuts to community legal services in Tony Abbott’s first budget would mean for those in need of legal advice on the Central Coast.

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“I love the Central Coast, I was born and bred here, and together with my wife Sherelle, we’re raising our two daughters Rachael and Jessica locally,” said Mr Harris.

“I’m running for Wyong because I know how to make sure that the Central Coast gets its fair share, and it’s time someone stood up to the NSW Liberals’ cuts,” he said.

“Since 2011, I’ve continued fighting for the Coast and have supported and participated in many local groups including surf lifesaving, sporting and charity groups and service organisations,” Mr Harris said.

In four years as the Member for Wyong, Mr Harris delivered funding for Wyong Police Station, Warnervale Public School, $1 million for Pioneer Dairy project, upgrades to Wyong Hospital, upgrade of Tuggerah Straight, upgrade of Pacific Highway near Bluehaven, Hamlyn Terrace disability aged care facility, Gorokan High School auditorium, Wyong Trade School and commuter car parking at Tuggerah and Wyong Stations.

“I have a strong record of delivering for the Coast and will fight against the

cuts and the Liberals’ plan to mine under our water catchment,” said Mr Harris.

Mr Harris said that the Liberals’ failure to keep their “No Ifs, No Buts” promise to stop mining under our catchment was a severe breach of trust.

“I am committed to restoring trust to politics in our local area, which has been badly damaged in recent times, through maintaining a strong ethical approach to the job at hand,” Mr Harris said.

Mr Harris said that he was humbled by the messages of support over the past weeks and months from members of the community and local businesses encouraging him to re contest the seat.

“I will bring integrity and hard work back to the role if the people of Wyong give me their trust and elect me as their representative at the March State Election,” he said.

Harris was first elected in 2007, representing the Labor Party, with 20,217 votes (56.9%) in the Two Candidate Preferred result despite a negative swing of 5.4.

Harris then lost the 2011 election to current Member for Wyong, Darren Webber by 2175 votes (5.2%) in the Two Candidate Preferred result.

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“Tony Abbott’s cuts to community legal centres are a cruel and vicious attack on some of the most vulnerable people in our community,” said Senator O’Neill.

“People facing domestic violence, people with serious finance and debt issues, and people vulnerable at work, will all be left without representation when these cuts take hold,” she said.

Six million dollars in cuts were announced in the Federal Budget in May, on top of $43.1 million in cuts announced in December last year, affecting 60 legal centres across the country.

“With one in five people already turned

away by community legal centres, these cuts will hurt the Coast, and disproportionately hurt our regions where affordable legal advice is harder to find,” said Senator O’Neill.

“While AttorneyGeneral George Brandis claims these cuts will not affect front line services, centres are already reporting they will have to cease outreach services, and family violence support lawyers will leave our courts.

“These cuts are pure and simple, an attack on the most vulnerable in our community who already lack a voice.

“Taking away their legal representation will

only make it harder for people to break that cycle of violence, or disadvantage.

“Research shows that cutting community legal assistance will not only hurt people, but also the budget bottom line, with every dollar spent by the government on legal services giving back $18 in economic benefits.

“This is an unfair cut, and is only about George Brandis saving a quick buck at the expense of those who need our help most,” Senator O’Neill said.

Media release, 30 Jun 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill MP

Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC and Senator Deborah O’Neill meet with solicitors at the Central Coast Community Legal Centre

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Mr Hartcher also denied telling Mr Carter to give false evidence at ICAC, again despite Mr Carter giving sworn testimony to the contrary.

Mr Hartcher rejected the claim by Mr Watson that he pocketed that $4,000.

“I reject it absolutely,” said Mr Hartcher.

Mr Hartcher and Mr Watson then proceeded to yell at each other before the commissioner told everyone to “just back off right now”.

Mr Hartcher also denied laundering the $4,000 through his nephew, Sebastian Reid’s, trust account.

He also denied using Mickey Tech, a company associated with former employee Ray Carter’s partner Mr Eak, as a means of washing donations from

prohibited donors, as well as being instrumental in setting up Eightbyfive and using the Free Enterprise Foundation to wash funds.

Mr Hartcher could not explain why $2,000 was deposited into his account on January 24, 2011, by EightbyFive and said he saw no reason why he would receive any money from Eightbyfive or Tim Koelma personally.

He also denied being instrumental in the creation of Eightbyfive.

“I had no, no involvement in the actual creation of Eightbyfive,” said Hartcher.

Mr Watson accused Hartcher of “bunging this on…you’re conveniently hiding behind ‘I don’t recall’ when it suits you”.

Hartcher denied being involved in organising payments for company Gazcorp from its inception.

He also denied the suggestion by Mr Watson that he was at the heart of a corrupt scheme to extract donations from a prohibited donor and wash them through EightbyFive after he agreed to chasing up invoices on behalf of Mr Tim Koelma.

He rejected Mr Watson’s suggestion that he was

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he Treasurer Hon Joe Hockey has announced that Gosford will be home to a ‘Centre of Excellence’ when a new purpose-built Commonwealth Agency is built.

Mr Hockey made the statement in Parliament, following a question from Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks.

“The Australian Taxation Office and a number of other government agencies are employing more than 600 people in Gosford,” Mr Hockey said.

“We are able to announce a new centre of excellence in Gosford on the Central Coast of NSW because we are absolutely committed to getting more jobs into more regional areas, as well as importantly helping to stimulate economic growth.”

ember for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) over two days, May 19 and 20, as part of Operation Spicer, an investigation into allegations that members of parliament and others corruptly solicited, received and concealed payments in return for having their interests favoured.

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Mr Hartcher was questioned in relation to a man named John Caputo whom he said he knew through the Liberal Party.

Mr Hartcher claimed not to recall a phone call to Hartcher Reid Solicitors which ICAC Counsel Assisting Geoffrey Watson SC suggested led to having three cheques from Caputo deposited into their trust account.

“In this respect I have definitely tried to stretch my memory because it’s been an embarrassment for me involving my own family firm, or my former family firm,” said Mr Hartcher.

“But I do not recall it.”

He failed to recall receiving cheques from Mr Caputo worth around $5,000-$6,000 following a fundraiser at the Sheraton, as outlined in earlier evidence given by Caputo.

“I’m not denying it,” said Hartcher.

“I just don’t recall it.

“It was not, it was not my usual practice to receive cheques.”

He also failed to recall whether he received cheques at his electorate office from Mr Caputo, as stated by Caputo in his earlier testimony.

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Ms Wicks said the new jobs for the region, in a purpose-built facility, is some of the most important news the Central Coast has received in years.

“We have doubled our commitment from our Growth Plan for the Central Coast, from 300 to 600 jobs,” Mrs Wicks said.

“This is a game-changer for the Central Coast.

“This is a breakthrough in terms of boosting investment, driving more job opportunities, and building a strong, positive future for the Coast.

“It’s also an immediate boost for local construction

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any professional benefits as a result of Eightbyfive receiving consulting fees from time to time on a monthly basis from Australia Water Holdings between late March 2009 and just after the 2011 State Election.

Hartcher agreed that when he looked over the agreement between EightbyFive and Australian Water Holdings for Tim Koelma and suggested a strict confidentiality clause, he knew it would protect information, such as what Eightbyfive was actually

going to be doing for Australian Water Holdings.

But he denied wanting to ensure that there was a degree of secrecy about what Koelma was actually doing on behalf of Australian Water Holdings and that that was his motivation for suggesting the confidentiality clause.

Proceedings for Operation Spicer will resume in August.

Mr Hartcher has not been excused from the summons.

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osford Council has agreed to increase its general rates by 2.3% from July 1 this year, in line with the current NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determination.

Other special rates will also be levied to maintain waste management services, and for investment in a number of beach safety, economic and tourism initiatives.

The prices for water,

sewerage and stormwater services will also change from July 1, in line with the latest NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determination.

More information about the changes to rates, fees

and charges for 2014/15 will be provided to the community over the coming months.

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industry too because it will be a purpose-built facility.

“Local businesses have been telling me how these jobs will drive even more activity to local cafes, local restaurants and local businesses, and provide an important link to tertiary training institutions in our region.

“The sorts of jobs that may be available could potentially include accounting, information technology, professional services, legal and other opportunities.”

Media release, 6 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks with Treasurer Joe Hockey

“chasing up the money, the money which was going to filter through to finance, in this instance Darren Webber’s ability to campaign”.

He denied claims that the purpose behind Eightbyfive was to fund Tim Koelma to come back to work for him on a full time basis, so he could fund Chris Spence and Darren Webber in their respective seats so they’d be free to campaign and to avoid the property developer prohibition.

He also denied receiving

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Walkers enroute from MacMasters Beach and (inset) Swimsuit sculpture by Avoca artist Wilhelmina Vilar

Hartcher undecided about recontesting ember for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher has said he will not be making any decisions about the forthcoming State election until after the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry has been concluded.

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Member for Wyong Darren Webber and Member for The Entrance Chris Spence have chosen not to recontest the next State Election in March 2015 due to the final report into Operation Spicer not being handed down until December this year.

“The report not being completed until December leaves the position for recontesting the next

election for me impossible,” said Mr Spence.

“Therefore it is in the best interests of the Liberal Party and the constituents of The Entrance that I stand aside and let the Party get on with pre-selection,” Mr Spence said.

Mr Hartcher said he respects and understands the decision of his Central Coast colleagues.

“While they have each

been excused from further attendance at the ICAC inquiry, I have not.

“I will not be making any further comment,” said Mr Hartcher.

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ver 17,000 locals and visitors participated in the 5 Lands Walk held on Saturday, June 21.

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The 5 Lands Walk, a scenic 10km walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, saw a passing parade of whales and a busy art and entertainment programme.

Participants came from across the Coast, the State and as far as Canada to be part of this special community event.

Many stayed overnight to enjoy Sunday’s Taste of Avoca Festival and the Copacabana Festival.

High on the list of positive participant comments included the ease of participation, the diverse programme of

entertainment and cultural performances, the quality of the art exhibition and beach installations, the educational nature of the workshops and discussions, the ‘Welcome to Country’ and Smoking Ceremonies, the carrying of the Message Stick, the sightings of whales, and the ready availability of assistance from the enthusiastic volunteers.

“Stunning Winter Solstice weather, migrating whales, greater out of area participation and fabulous community involvement and support all combined to ensure 5 LandsWalk 2014 was the greatest yet,” said

5 Lands Walk Committee president Con Ryan.

“Participation numbers were in excess of 17,000, far beyond last year’s tally of 13,000 and included a stunning 80% increase in out of area registrants.

“Importantly the numbers of volunteers to assist with the diverse and complex logistics of the event were also up, making for a great day for all concerned.

“My thanks go to the ethnic and local communities, arts and school groups, all of whom gave freely of their time to help make this such a wonderful community event.

“So too, to the local, State and Federal Governments, sponsors, media colleagues and organising committee members, whose support for the event has been amazing and whose ongoing commitment to this amazing event makes it possible.”

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks spoke in Parliament on Monday, June 23, and praised the event.

“The 5 Lands is about a celebration of all it means to be Australian, and along each of the 5 Lands, people were treated to a wonderful cultural mix of Indigenous dance, and Greek, Chinese, African, Irish and Latino festivities,” said Ms Wicks.

“There’s a real sense of connection cultivated by this annual walk, which is all

about connecting people to people and people to place.

“I’ve done the Walk several times, and I’ve got many fond memories, memories that will last a lifetime.

“This year, the Opening Ceremony at MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club was again disrupted as we turned mid-speeches to watch a whale breach the surface of the water.

“It was a breathtaking sight.

“The 5 Lands Walk is rightly becoming one of the biggest tourism events of the year on the Central Coast.

“One of reasons the 5 Lands Walk is so successful is because it is run by a dedicated and passionate

team of volunteers and today I rise to honour and thank them for their commitment and vision, especially Executive Committee members including President Con Ryan, Tony Powell, Pauline Wright and Lindsay Cunningham, as well as the many sponsors, surf clubs and around 500 volunteers that have made the 5 Lands Walk such a unique and memorable event on the Central Coast calendar,” said Ms Wicks.

Media release, 24 Jun 2014 David Fellows, 5 Lands Walk Media release, 23 Jun 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Fibre-to-the-node announced for 10,000 Dobell households obell has been prioritised for superfast broadband upgrades, with the NBN Co and Telstra reaching an agreement on an expanded programme to plan, design and construct fibre-tothe-node high speed broadband.

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Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara said the announcement would see approximately 10,000 households able to connect to fibre-to-thenode (FTTN) services in 2015.

“This is great news for residents and businesses throughout Toukley, Gorokan, Kanwal, Hamlyn Terrace, Woongarrah and Warnervale who will have access to the NBN sooner and cheaper than was proposed under the former Labor Government,” Ms

Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara and Minister for Communications Mr Malcolm Turnbull inspect a NBN Node

McNamara said.

“This project will provide much needed relief for Dobell, with many families unable to receive even the most basic of broadband services due to existing

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“For example the Gorokan broadband exchange is at capacity.

“This is impacting on local households and businesses that are unable to receive broadband services”, said Ms McNamara.

The trials of FTTN have produced download speeds that are 25 times faster than current average fixed line broadband connections to Australian households.

These speeds would allow more than 10 high definition television shows to be streamed to a single household or business concurrently.

“As we have seen in the fibre-to-thepremises (FTTP) rollout so far, one of the most complex barriers to fulfilling an order for service is installing the last few metres of fibre to the home,” said Ms McNamara.

“With FTTN that problem disappears.”

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton has also welcomed the announcement.

“This has always been a communications black spot area and this rollout will make a huge difference for our residents and for future growth,” said mayor Cr

Eaton.

The Central Coast is one of only four regions

in Australia chosen for the Fibre to the Node (FTTN) pilot program and the Gorokan roll-out follows an earlier trial in Umina.

“It is fantastic that the Federal Government has recognised the infrastructure needs of the growing population in this part of the Shire in such a positive way,” he said.

Council’s chief information officer Mr Bob Platt said residents could expect much faster internet connection speeds with the rollout.

“This will have huge and lasting benefits for our local economy and community”, said Mr Platt.

The mayor said he believed this was just the beginning and was expecting more great news for the Shire from

the Federal Government.

“It is our belief that this rollout will be able to link into the all-important Warnervale Town Centre, the new University Precinct and Warnervale Employment Zones,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“We look forward to seeing that happen and encourage business and developers to look closely at the opportunities in establishing in these areas.”

The Entrance and Blue Bay have also recently been announced as areas to receive Fixed Line broadband with 2,400 premises set to benefit.

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Sparks Rd upgrade update

Wyong City water services listed as assets that should be privatised he NSW Labor Opposition has slammed the Liberal Government for its privatisation spree – and called on the Liberals to rule out more utility hikes through the privatisation of the local Central Coast water services.

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Excavation being carried out near the retaining wall on Sparks Rd

$23 million upgrade of Sparks Rd between Virginia and Hiawatha Rds at Woongarrah is proving beneficial to the local economy and boosting employment on the Central Coast according to a spokesperson for Roads and Maritime Services.

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The project has engaged local companies to carry out the work, including building a new intersection west of Minnesota Rd, to provide access to the new Warnervale town centre.

“On an average day,

there are about 45 people working on this project and it’s great to see local businesses building major roads on the Central Coast,” the spokesperson said.

Major work on the Sparks Rd project is

being carried out by Gosford based Robson Civil Projects and various locally based subcontractors.

“The widening of Sparks Rd and building the new intersection for the new Warnervale town

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centre is progressing with work on stormwater drainage on the southern side of Sparks Rd between Minnesota and Virginia Rds close to completion,” the spokesperson said.

“As part of the work, a 176 metre retaining wall is being built by a Wyong based subcontractor along Sparks Rd west of Minnesota Rd. “The retaining wall will improve safety by separating pedestrians and vehicle traffic.

“The structural part of the wall is completed and 49 precast concrete panels are now being installed.

“When completed, the project aims to deliver safe access to the new Warnervale town centre for all road users.”

Building work started in December last year and is scheduled for completion mid-2015.

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Recently, both Wyong City and Gosford City water services were listed by Infrastructure Australia as assets that should be privatised.

“We know the Liberals have a penchant for privatisation”, Opposition Leader John Robertson said.

“Time and again, we’ve seen that privatisation of monopoly utilities leads to higher prices for consumers.

“Unfortunately we’re only just seeing the start of Liberals privatisation plans – there’s no guaranteeing how far he’ll go on this rampage of privatisation.

“Only last week we saw the announcement that the maintenance and operation of Hunter Water’s 25 treatment plants would be privatised – the first step to full privatisation.

“The Liberals need to come clean about their position on the future Central Coast Water Corporation.”

Labor Candidate for

Wyong Mr David Harris said: “What we do know is that Mike Baird and the Liberals are trying to cash in on their Federal colleagues’ offer of cash for selling off our assets.

“Infrastructure Australia has flagged Gosford City Water and Wyong City Water – collectively the Central Coast Water Corporation – for privatisation, so of course Wyong residents are afraid their water supply will be next on the privatisation chopping block.

“Protecting the availability and price of water is key for people in Wyong” Labor MLC for the Central Coast Greg Donnelly said: “Local families can’t afford to see their water privatised, and risk even more hikes to their utility bills.”

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Land and Environment Court to hopefully resolve skydiving operation issues eader of the NSW Opposition Mr John Robertson has stepped into the dispute surrounding Wyong Council’s new airport fee schedule for skydiving, which has seen airport fees skyrocket more than 30,000% for skydiving operators.

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Mr Robertson wrote to Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton asking him to investigate the reasons for, and process behind, this increase in airport fees for skydiving operators, which has seen landing and other fees soar from approximately $1,795 in 2013/14 to potentially more than half a million dollars ($535,000) in 2014/15.

Australia Skydive Group (ASG) CEO Mr Matthew Cheers welcomed Mr Robertson’s intervention: “Mr Robertson sees this for what it is, it is a matter of significant public interest that transparency and integrity be maintained in business dealings with local government,” said Mr Cheers.

Mr Cheers said the controversy surrounding the hike in airport fees for adventure sport operators, which currently only includes skydiving operators, has also prompted the Federal Minister for Small Business Liberal MP the Hon Bruce Billson to begin a separate inquiry into Wyong Council’s process and diligence.

“Wyong has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the country,” said Mr Cheers.

“Our business now supports 40 local families and has created a diverse range of skilled and unskilled jobs for young people in Wyong.

“Council’s policy directly threatens the sustainability of our business and in turn the livelihoods of our people.

“Mr Billson has shown great empathy in respect of our plight and we are most appreciative of his support,” said Mr Cheers.

According to a statement by Wyong Council, the new schedule of fees and charges for Warnervale Airport, “is lawful and reflects the higher impact on runway infrastructure associated with commercial skydiving operations due to the frequency of take offs and landings and the use of heavier planes”.

“The user pay model was selected by council as the most equitable fee structure with costs borne by the users rather than Wyong Shire ratepayers, with the fee structure benchmarked against other regional airfields prior to adoption.

“Skydiving is a relatively new activity for Warnervale Airport and the bigger planes used in this business make a significantly higher impact on communityowned infrastructure like the runway,” said council’s acting general manager Mr Greg McDonald.

“While council is very keen to support local businesses and tourism, it cannot and will not support a situation where its ratepayers are subsidising tangible repair costs incurred by the activities of a high profit-making commercial business.”

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The Cessna 208 Caravan utilised by the Australia Skydive Group at Warnervale

complex proceedings currently being heard before the Land and Environment Court of NSW, the first of which commenced in November 2013, with the issue of increased fees a recent and minor part of the proceedings.

“The Land and Environment Court is the appropriate forum for us to resolve the issues – not by sensational and exaggerated claims in the media,” said the acting general manager.

“It is unfortunate that Australia Skydive decided to turn this issue into a media football,” said Mr McDonald, “but the feedback I have received is that most people understand the matter is significantly complex and that council is working in the best interests of the community.”

However, Mr Cheers said council’s claims do not stack up or make sense.

“The plane used by ASG at Warnervale Airport, the Cessna 208 Caravan, predominantly lands on the grass beside the runway and not on the sealed runway,” said Mr Cheers.

“When talking about the impact on the runway, the weight and pressure of aircraft wheels is more important than aircraft weight.

“A Cessna 208 Caravan’s wheel pressure (61.0kg) is less than a Cessna 182’s (74.5kg).

“The Cessna 182 is the more commonly landed aircraft at Warnervale.

“A Cessna 208 Caravan’s tyre pressure is lower (35psi) than a Cessna 182’s (38 psi).

“The Cessna 208 is one of the most popular general aviation aircraft ever made.

“The footprint made on the ground is largely dependent on tyre pressure, not weight, the same principle as a

woman’s stiletto shoes.

“With skydiving operations the aircraft is empty on return landing (except for the pilot) and has minimal fuel on board.

“It is not travelling at its maximum take-off weight, which is the basis on which the new fees are calculated.

“ASG has seen no evidence at Warnervale Airport runway to show that its planes are causing damage, or that they will in the future.

“Heavier aircraft have been recorded landing at Warnervale Airport before, without any alarm or action from council.

“Council was sent the findings of an audit of noise pollution around Warnervale Airport commissioned

by ASG and carried out

by Wilkinson Murray in December 2013 which concluded: ‘the operations of Skydive Australia, from a

noise perspective, meet appropriate noise standards.

‘It is worth noting that other aircraft that generate higher noise levels at residences may be the source of resident’s noise complaints.’

“Despite this evidence, council continues to use ‘noise’ as a reason to help justify its airport fee hike.

“To date, Wyong Shire Council refuses to answer questions regarding its new airport fees for skydiving.

“ASG believes it’s unacceptable for an elected council to not be accountable to ratepayers regarding questions of discrimination against one type of small business,” said Mr Cheers.

Media release, 2 Jul 2014 Wyong Council media Media release, 1 Jul 2014 Margi Dekker, ASG Media statement, 18 Jun 2014 Wyong Council media

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Memorial Hall soon to be forgotten emolition of the Wyong Memorial Hall began on Thursday, June 26, to make way for the $12.7 million Performing Arts and Conference Centre.

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The Art House will take shape over the next 18 months with the curtain to rise on a new era for arts in the Shire in December next year.

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are utilising performance and workshop space at the old Wyong Public School site, The Grove,

while The Art House is being built.

Media release, 27 Jun 2014 Wyong Council Media

Rick Miller receives fire investigation scholarship ick Miller of the Wyong Headquarters Rural Fire Brigade received a 2014 Chris Lord Memorial Scholarship officially awarded at a ceremony during the NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) Annual Meeting at Parramatta on Saturday, June 21.

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As part of their ongoing support of the volunteers of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), the RFSA provides annual scholarships for members who are considered to be outstanding representatives of both the RFS and the RFSA. “The scholarships are awarded with the intent of enhancing the recipient’s professional and personal development to provide a higher level of service to the RFS and the community of NSW,” said RFSA president Mr Tim Arnott.

Rick is a retired teacher and has been a volunteer member of the RFS for over 30 years.

He has worked as an authorised fire investigator since 2005 and holds qualifications in Wildfire Investigation and Structural Firefighting.

He is the services’ most experienced fire investigator with over 360 investigations to his credit.

He will use the scholarship to complete the Certified Fire Investigator Program at the International Association of Arson Investigation.

This will give him international accreditation in fire investigation.

Rick said the opportunities presented

by working as part of the fire investigation unit has allowed him to travel across much of NSW and he has enjoyed helping police and national parks personnel discover the causes of local fires.

He said that without the support of the RFSA, many volunteers would struggle with basic needs.

“Over my years in the service I have seen an enormous increase in the standard of equipment and this has much to do with the contribution of the RFSA,” said Rick.

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Wyee residents could be connected to sewerage network at no extra cost yee residents could potentially be connected to the sewerage network for a similar cost to the existing septic pump out service under a proposal by Wyong Council.

The proposal has been made in light of the recommendation of the Independent Local Government Review Panel to transfer some southern areas of Lake Macquarie City to Wyong Shire.

“We fully support a boundary change and want to ensure we provide essential services that residents have been missing out on,” said Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“The majority of Wyee properties use a septic pump out service and residents have been calling to be connected to the system for years.

“We can make this happen.

“Under our proposal, the cost to property owners would be around $2,500 per year.

“This figure includes normal operating charges and the repayment of a long term 30 year loan for the initial infrastructure costs to

connect the property to the service.

“Under the current pump out service, a family of two that watches its water usage would pay around $2,300 per year on average.

“A large family requiring extra pump outs could pay up to $3,700 per year.

“I’m confident that our proposal offers residents a cost effective option to connect to the system and meets their needs,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Council’s director of infrastructure and operations Mr Greg McDonald said he was aware of other proposals being developed.

“Hunter Water Corporation is currently the responsible water supply authority and is undertaking its own investigations and assessment of options and costs for connecting Wyee,” Mr McDonald said.

“Our initial investigations indicate

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yong and Gosford Councils are assuring residents that waste services will continue as normal, despite a major fire at PAR Recycling on Friday, June 27.

The Materials Recovery Facility, located in Somersby, where the recycling from the yellow lid bin is taken, was extensively damaged by fire.

The Remondis depot site was not damaged, however, hard wire phone

and internet services to the site have been cut.

A limited remote access for these services has been established, but this has restricted the recovery of booked kerbside clean up information.

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the transfer of sewage to Wyong Shire’s Charmhaven sewerage treatment plant would be more cost effective than transferring it to the Hunter Water Corporation’s Dora Creek sewage treatment plant simply due to the reduced pumping distance to Charmhaven.

“Our priority is to see Wyee connected as soon as possible, for the least cost, and we are willing to work with the various parties to make it happen for that community.

“However under council’s pricing regulation arrangements, any funding proposals would need to be reviewed by IPART at the next pricing review.

“Of course it would be easier to make it happen if the State Government came to the party with funds as it has done for other regional backlog areas,” said Mr McDonald.

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services will proceed as normal.

However, due to the difficulties in recovery of booked information, there may be some delays to bulk clean up services.

The councils and Remondis have a contingency plan in place for dealing with the recyclable material, and as such, all regular bin collection services are able to continue as normal.

Recyclable material will be taken to Earthcare on Wiseman’s Ferry Rd, Somersby, before being delivered to an appropriate recycling facility for processing.

Media release, 30 Jun 2014 Wyong and Gosford Councils Media

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Blake Greville wins an award for development and leadership orokan resident Mr Blake Greville has been awarded the Peter Gibbs Award for Development and Leadership after he graduated from the IPROWD (Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery) Program at Kurri Kurri Campus on Friday, June 20.

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IPROWD is a specialist training program to assist local Aboriginal people gain entry to the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn which is the first step to becoming an officer in the NSW Police Force.

NSW Assistant Commissioner and Northern Region Commander, Jeff Loy, and Maitland mayor, Cr Peter Blackmore were joined by 10 indigenous students who have achieved the first steps to fulfilling their career aspirations.

IPROWD program founder Mr Peter Gibbs said that for many Indigenous Australians, particularly those in remote areas, the opportunity to train and

secure a position in the Police force seems out of reach.

“After my own personal experiences, I was inspired to break down the barriers and create relationships between Aboriginal people and the Police Force,” said Mr Gibbs.

“Today I am proud to say this program has proven to be a sustainable move towards this.”

Supported by the Australian Government and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, the 18 week full-time Certificate III program offers targeted skills in communication, computers, police ethics, essay writing and language skills, mathematics and

Aboriginal Studies.

The course also focuses on improving the students’ fitness and health.

On completion of the IPROWD program, students receive assistance to complete applications to join the NSW Police Force and many also progress to further study at Hunter TAFE or University.

“It was a great honour to not only win this award but to participate in the IPROWD program,” said Mr Blake.

“I always knew I wanted to help people and this program has built a pathway to my future.

“It has enabled me to develop skills and knowledge on my culture so that I can inspire and

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trike force detectives have arrested six people during a six-month investigation into alleged drug supply on the Central Coast.

Strike Force Parkridge was established by detectives from Brisbane Water Local Area Command to investigate drug distribution in the area.

Following inquiries, detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Long Jetty on Saturday, May 3, where they seized more than 4kg of white powder.

Laboratory analysis has since determined the powder to be cocaine and methamphetamine.

A 40-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were arrested and charged with large commercial supply of prohibited drugs.

Both will reappear at Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, August 27.

Following subsequent

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.

inquiries, detectives executed five search warrants at Long Jetty, Tuggerah, The Entrance North, Blue Bay and Erina on Tuesday, June 24.

At the homes, police located and seized prohibited drugs, believed to be cocaine, methamphetamine and

cannabis, along with cash and prohibited weapons.

A suspected steroid laboratory was uncovered at the Erina home which will undergo forensic analysis to confirm its contents.

Four men, aged 38, 37, 29 and 28, were arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station where they were charged with a range of offences relating to supply and possession of prohibited drugs.

Another 29-yearold man was issued a cannabis caution.

Inquiries by Strike Force Parkridge are continuing and further arrests are expected.

Media release, 25 Jun 2014 NSW Police Media

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be more active in my own community,” he said.

Hunter TAFE Deputy CEO Christine Warrington said the IPROWD program is an excellent example of the value partnerships can bring to the community.

“At Hunter TAFE we actively seek to create career and training opportunities for local and remote Aboriginal communities and support them throughout their training,” said Ms Warrington.

“This new group of students will build on the success of the program over the last three years.

“It is a life-changing experience for the people who take part.

Media release, 23 Jun 2014 Emily Gallagher, Purser Corporate Communication

Man dives from a moving car man is under police guard after diving from a moving car in Watanobbi on Tuesday, July 1.

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About 11.55am, police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attempted to stop a vehicle as a part of an ongoing investigation into alleged drug supply.

The white Holden Commodore did not stop when police directed it to do so and a pursuit began.

The pursuit travelled through a number of streets in Watanobbi and police lost sight of the sedan for a number of minutes.

The pursuit was stopped for safety reasons.

Police spotted the vehicle travelling north on the Pacific Highway at Wyong.

Officers have gone to investigate when they found an injured man on the side of the road.

The 38-year-old man told police he had jumped from the passenger side of the moving car.

He was assessed on site before being taken

to hospital for further medical checks.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Inquiries are continuing to locate the

driver of the car and the white Commodore.

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Tile replacement at The Entrance completed

Sponsorship now available from Council

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yong Council has replaced the tiles along the eastern side of The Entrance Rd, The Entrance, from Dening St to Ocean Pde in an effort to improve the safety and amenity of the area.

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Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said these works were essential to providing a safe and attractive environment which in turn would be good for businesses and patrons.

“I would like to thank the local businesses for their support and cooperation during the construction period,” he said.

“The original tiles are now some 18-years-old and are worn out.

“The new tiles are safer than the original ones and also improve the look of

the area.”

This project is the second stage of a full replacement and upgrade program.

This second stage has cost around $600,000.

Council’s manager property management Ms Mary-Ellen Wallace said works had finished ahead of schedule on the 245m long strip of footpath.

“We laid attractive, durable and slip-resistant tiles made of exfoliated granite,” she said.

“We are now refurbishing the fountain

in Bayview Mall using matching tiles and mosaic tiles on the inside – between the cinema and old Commonwealth Bank building.”

Stage one of the project was completed last year and involved retiling the section of footpath near KFC and the vacant ‘Key Site’ area.

More plans are in place for works on the opposite side of the road next year.

Media release, 26 Jun 2014 Wyong Council Media

yong Council has introduced a sponsorship program to help get new initiatives, activities or events that benefit Wyong Shire up and running.

Complementing council’s existing grants and subsidies programs, the new sponsorship program will meet an identified need to support larger or multi-year initiatives that provide a tangible and direct benefit to the community and strongly align with council’s vision for the area.

“Sponsorship is different to our existing programs which provide more than $1 million each year to support smaller groups and projects with programs, resources and subsidies,” said Wyong Shire mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

“This program is about looking at the bigger picture and trying to encourage new initiatives – events or programs – that will help build and strengthen the Shire’s reputation as a great place to live, work and visit.”

The annual pool of $80,000 can be for small or large initiatives, including cash or in-kindassistance and be for

either one-off or multiyear funding.

“What we’d like to do with this funding is attract initiatives or activities that encourage high participation rates or tangible economic benefits such as increased tourism,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Expressions of Interest for 2014/15 are now open for businesses, sole traders and government agencies.

“We’ve provided sponsorship in various forms over the years – for festivals and sporting events - but we’ve never really had a coherent and transparent framework to ensure that what we funded was aligned to the outcomes we want for the community as a whole and are helping to create the community’s long term vision,” said council’s manager customer and community relations Ms Sue Ledingham.

“This new framework provides clear information around eligibility and our expectations around

getting a return on investment.

“It brings into clear focus what we are looking for, what is expected from those we support, and establishes a fair and transparent process to apply.

“One of the main differences between sponsorship and grants is that recipients enter into a commercial arrangement where council and the community expect a specific and measureable benefit to arise – be it opportunities to raise the profile of the Shire as a destination for business and recreation or enhance our reputation as a community with a diversity of cultural, recreational and natural benefits to enjoy.

“The new framework also allows us to fund multi-year projects for the first time – although our overall aim for any initiative would be that it becomes self-sustaining over time.”

Media release, 1 Jul 2014 Wyong Council Media

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Rose farm scoops business awards

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he Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce held its Annual employees) was awarded Business Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 21, at Mercure to Servers Australia and the Employer of Kooindah Waters.

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The winner of the Business of the Year award was Roses2Go, a hydroponic rose growing business using environmentally friendly techniques.

Ms Nicky Mann and her family migrated to Australia from Zimbabwe in November 2002, after being forcefully evicted from their family farm of more than 20 years.

The Mann family reestablished themselves on the Central Coast growing hydroponic roses.

In the 10 years of being in Australia, the business has won Florist

of the Year 2007, 2009 and 2010; the 2008 Yellow Pages Business Champions Award; Top 5 Most Outstanding Business on the Central Coast two years running and Nicky herself has won a Pride of Workmanship Award from North Gosford Rotary; the 2009 Innovative Woman in Business Award and was the 2011 Winner of the Central Coast Women In Business for Retail and Tourism.

Roses2Go also won Retailer of the Year in the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards in 2011 and The Business

Leaders Award in 2012.

Nicky was also awarded the Business Leader (aged 36+) award and Roses2Go won the Excellence in Small Business (20 employees or less) award.

The Young Business Executive (aged 18-35) award went to Grant Pericleous of the Nurses Now team.

The winner of the excellence in Business Ethics award went to Nurses Now and the Excellence in Innovation award went to Mobile Tyres and More.

The Excellence in Business (20+

Choice award went to McDonald’s.

The award for Young Entrepreneur (age 18-35) went to Jared Hirst from Servers Australia while the Community Service Award went to CASAR (Community Automotive Sport and Recreation) Park and the Kevin Faulks award, which recognises either a business or individual who has made a significant contributed to the Wyong Shire community, went to Beverley Yule.

Email, 23 Jun 2014 Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce

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The development represents an investment of $6.8 million by the shopping centre’s owner.

During the construction phase, approximately 250 jobs will be created.

The ALDI store is expected to open in April next year.

An ALDI spokesperson

said: “ALDI Lake Haven will provide career opportunities to the local community.”

“Later in the year positions will be offered for up to 15 candidates who would like to join the ALDI team.

“Lake Haven was the perfect fit and we

are very confident in its long term potential and are looking forward to providing the community with alternative shopping options.”

Lake Haven Shopping Centre manager Mr Mike Cochrane said: “An ALDI store is certain to be popular with customers

The Awards have grown since first starting in 1994 when we saw Toukley Sleep & Furniture Shop being the first ones to win “Business of the Year”. Since then some of the winners have been Trio Embroidery 2004, Doyalson Animal Hospital 2012 and Wand Optometrist 2013.

Business of the year winner receives advertising packages from NBN Television, Central Coast Radio 2GO and Wyong Regional Chronicle.

Chamber President Robyn Earley said: “Last year we had businesses entering from Lake Munmorah, such as Utopia Hair Artistry and Beauty, which saw Sam O’Sullivan become “Employee of the Year” winner.

Robyn also said: “It’s so positive to see young business people like Kyana Maguire from Massey’s Black Belt Academy enter and win the Young Entrepreneur Award. This Award recognises the positive contribution made to businesses by young business people and professionals. It recognises how they demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business direction, and innovative ideas whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young business people.

Nominations start 30th June and close 5th September and are open to businesses operating in the Northern end of the Wyong Shire.

Supermarket construction commences onstruction for a 1,470 square metre ALDI store at Lake Haven Shopping Centre commenced on Monday, June 30.

The Annual Northern Lakes Regional Business Awards are the most successful Business Awards in the area. These Awards acknowledge and pay tribute to the local business community within the Northern Region of Wyong Shire, giving them recognition for all their hard work and dedication throughout the year and the opportunity of becoming “Business of the Year”. This is our 19th year of presenting these awards.

from the Lake Haven and surrounding suburbs.”

“ALDI will complement our existing fresh food specialties and Woolworths and Coles and add to the centre’s overall everyday shopping offer.”

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Health

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Wyong Lions enable access for disease sufferer Warnervale woman with Motor Neurone Disease is now able to access all areas of her home thanks to assistance from the Lions Club of Wyong in installing a lift.

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Debbie Milne and Lions secretary Glenda Hofland with Lions president Russell Clark

In 2012 friends of Debbie Milne approached the Lions Club of Wyong for assistance for Debbie as it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to move around the different levels of her home due to her impaired mobility.

“Debbie’s dream was to have a lift installed to allow her access, even when she required a wheelchair,” said Lions Club of Wyong secretary Ms Glenda Hofland.

Ms Milne’s friends, along with the assistance of Wyong Lions Club, organised a Trivia Night at Wyong Leagues Club which went a long way

towards meeting the fundraising goals to have a lift installed in Debbie’s home.

The Lions also held several barbecues to boost the funds.

Once Wyong Lions had raised $15,200, which was half the necessary funds for the lift, they then approached the Lions NSW ACT Public Health Care Foundation which donated $5,000 and the Australian Lions Foundation which granted $15,000.

Once these funds were received, the Development Application was lodged with Wyong Council and, once

granted, the order placed for the equipment.

Construction of the $35,118 lift is now completed and the family is able to remain in their home now that Debbie has the freedom to access all areas of her home as her illness progresses.

Wyong Lions are currently assisting a single mother with a disabled child to acquire a van suitable to carry her daughter in a wheelchair and a young man who became a paraplegic after a road accident.

Media release, 6 Jun 2014 Glenda Hofland, Lions Club of Wyong

Volunteers assist completion of Early Intervention Centre he Iris Foundation officially launched its Early Intervention Centre for the prevention of suicide on Friday, June 20, following years of fundraising and lobbying.

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Bev Baldwin and Dawn Hooper started the Iris Foundation for suicide prevention in 2006 following both professional and personal experiences of the impact of suicide.

Today they remain actively involved with a volunteer Board of Directors who maintain the original mission to promote early intervention as a key means to the prevention of suicide on the Central Coast.

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The new Centre is located in the grounds of the Old Primary School in Alison Rd, Wyong.

Needing significant renovation to suit the purpose, many individuals and organisations from the Central Coast community came to lend a hand with painting, carpentry and landscaping including Northlakes Toukley Rotary, Break Thru People Solutions, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre and retired builder Owen

Fletcher.

The Early Intervention Centre is a six-month pilot project and will serve residents of the Central Coast with the aim of providing support and resources for services for at risk individuals and their families when no alternatives are available.

A priority will be linking with existing mental health services for optimum outcomes.

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Being Involved - The number two strategic priority he Draft Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy is a collaboration between Wyong and Gosford Councils.

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Being Involved, one of the strategic priorities within the Strategy, includes information on volunteering, mentoring, socialising opportunities, events, lifelong learning, information and networks, what’s happening in the community, friends and family.

Following are the key issues identified in this strategy priority and a list of what councils can do about them.

Further information is available in the draft document.

Key Issues for the Central Coast: • For many older people their local community provides support and social interaction and contributes positively to their quality of life • High levels of volunteering amongst the community • Linking those who want to volunteer and be more involved with volunteering jobs needed in the community • Services being responsive to the change in expectations that volunteers may have regarding flexibility (due to travel and looking after grandkids), responsibility and variety of work.

• There are many opportunities for older people to be involved in sporting, cultural, creative and social

activities • Senior Citizens Centres/50+ Leisure and Learning Centres being more responsive to needs of 50+ community • Importance of intergenerational programs and activities that enable exchange of knowledge and skills between older and young people • Need for access to information about “what’s on” in the local community for older people • Older people use of wide range of methods to access community information • Reasonably high ownership and access to internet however, not preferred way to receive information or communicate • Need for access to and training in technology • Importance of lifelong learning programs and activities • Adopting positive attitudes to ageing • Opportunities for older people to participate in decision making about their local community.

What Councils can do: • Provide and support innovative programs and services to increase social, cultural and economic participation and build individual and community capacity • Facilitate partnerships

between groups and intergenerational activities • Positively promote the image of older residents • Celebrate the role and achievements of older people • Create and support opportunities to engage with older residents • Promote Senior Week activities and events • Maintain positive links with Central Coast community aged services sector to provide up-todate information and services • Continue to provide community development grants to encourage community participation and building of social capital • Promote and provide opportunities for older people to volunteer and celebrate volunteering achievements • Promote and support opportunities for lifelong learning activities and events for older people • Continue provision of library services and activities including assistance and resources for older people to access and use technology • Ensure age-friendly communication • Provide opportunities for older people to contribute to decisionmaking eg. Seniors Advisory Committee • Ensure our Senior Citizens Centres and 50+ Leisure and Learning Centres are responsive to changing community expectations and provide a holistic range of activities and services.

What Others Can Do: • Provide recurrent funding for community programs • Work in partnership with Council to address challenges and opportunities that impact on the quality of life of our residents • (Employers:) Give employees time (for example 3 days per year) to work on community projects •C o m m u n i t y organisations establish links and partnerships with others • Involve older people and acknowledge what they have to contribute • Promote a positive image of older people • Provide up to date, appropriate, relevant information to the community • Engage with older people in planning and provision of services • Value and encourage lifelong learning

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holidays • Be open to offers of support and assistance • ‘Talk up’ the great things happening in your local community • Be understanding of the challenges facing older people • Be inclusive of older people • Respect others • Lobby government and others regarding community concerns • Participate in community engagement activities including surveys, workshops etc.

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Youth Skills Employment Centre now open he $2.7 million Central Coast Youth Skills Employment Centre in Tuggerah Business Park was officially launched on Monday, June 30, by Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton, Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara and Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) general manager Mr Greg Best.

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The 1600 square metre regional youth training and employment facility will deliver job pathways and career opportunities for the Coast’s young people who have been involved from the beginning in the design, planning and construction stages.

The project, built on Council-owned land, is a partnership between Central Coast Group Training and Council, funded by the Australian Government through the Community Infrastructure Grants – under the Youth Commitments Program, and is an example of what can be achieved when different levels of government and the private sector work together to improve a social outcome.

Mayor Cr Eaton said Council and CCGT have a long term relationship focused on growing employment for youth on the Central Coast.

“The new and much anticipated facility will help address high unemployment rates, with the most recent figures for the Central Coast being 10.1%,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Teen unemployment figures, those aged 15-19, are worse again at 28%, and higher than the NSW average of 26.3%.

“The Youth Skills and Employment Centre will enhance the existing opportunities and is a concrete step towards reducing youth unemployment by providing young people with the tools they need to get that crucial first

entry into the job market.

“Not only will the Skills Centre give apprentices and trainees the opportunity to receive vocational training but the centre will provide 120 new positions and boost 30 start-up businesses and will operate on a hub model with other entrepreneurs and colocated established businesses on site.

“We don’t have anything else like this on the Central Coast and I think it’s going to make a very positive difference,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara said having well trained and readyto-work youth enhanced the Coast’s appeal to business investors.

“The Central Coast is a significant area for

Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara, Cr Greg Best and Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton

economic and population growth and this new centre complements our Growth Plan for the Central Coast,” Ms McNamara said.

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address unemployment and give the people of the Central Coast the opportunities they deserve.

“This skills and job centre will help address the unacceptably high level of youth unemployment in the area,” said Ms McNamara.

CCGT operations manager Ms Alison Cook said the facility includes office space, training/ meeting rooms, small business incubator space and hot desks, and IT infrastructure.

“We will be running targeted programs like helping young entrepreneurs to start up their own businesses and our facilities are available to hire for meetings, functions and other events and programs.

“This facility has always been about being

for young people and by young people, and that is set to continue as we open our doors in 2014.

“Young people were involved in the design and construction of the centre via a coordinating committee, and we had 39 young locals involved in the building’s construction, giving them practical learning experiences in a realistic setting.

“We currently have over 4,000 young people signed up for assistance and we can accommodate 200 students at our facilities including those with a disability.

“At CCGT we offer a range of trades, office and administration courses and small business startups,” Ms Cook said.

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Leadership program beneďŹ ts senior students

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tudents from schools in the Valley Schools Learning Community heard from Central Coast Mariners’ head coach Phil Moss and CEO Bruce Stalder at the Ourimbah Campus of the University of Newcastle on Wednesday, June 25.

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Moss and Stalder, along with the high school captains from Lisarow High School and Narara Valley High School, spoke to the students about their experience of leadership.

The aim of the leadership forum was to inspire the 85 students to kick some leadership goals.

The students then took what they learnt to four workshops, focussing on leadership styles, public speaking, team building

and leadership of environmental projects.

After the forum, the students went back to their respective schools and led a project.

They will now report back to the group at a presentation evening in Term 3.

The forum is part of the Learning Community’s leadership program.

The program aims to improve the running of its schools by giving student leaders the skills they need to represent

their peers effectively in the operational and representative roles they carry out.

Schools involved were Lisarow High School, Lisarow Public School, Narara Public School, Niagara Park Public School, Ourimbah Public School, Valley View Public School and Wyoming Public School Media release, 18 Jun 2014 Sven Wright, Department of Education and Communities

Five students win Australian Vocational Student Prize ive Year 12 students from schools in the Wyong Shire are among 500 students who have been awarded a 2013 Australian Vocational Student Prize.

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Assistant Minister for Education Ms Sussan Ley congratulated all winners on their achievement. “The future prosperity of our economy and nation depends on a highlyskilled workforce,� said Ms Ley. “And to build a stronger nation we literally need to get the next generation involved in trades and training while they’re at school and deciding on a

future career. “These awards recognise the skill, commitment and achievements of school students who take on vocational education and training in school (VETiS). “They also show our kids that trades and training are ďŹ rst-class career pathways just like university - they shouldn’t be made to feel like they’re playing on the ‘B team’.â€?

Ms Ley said the winners

were therefore not just ambassadors for their schools, but for the â€œďŹ rstclass career opportunitiesâ€? that high-quality VETiS provided. “The Abbott Government is committed to delivering a VETiS system that has stronger links with industry and training providers to ensure graduates get highquality, on-the-job training that equips them with the skills that employers need. “We also need to ensure schools offer quality career guidance that supports and encourages students who want to take up a career in trades. “That’s why I am currently working with my state and territory counterparts to update the National VETiS Framework.â€?

Winners in the Wyong Shire comprised Kayte Bennett and Jessica Lees from Wyong High School, Gabrielle Bode from St Peters Catholic College in Tuggerah, Brittney Egan from Northlakes High School in San Remo and Tegan Jones from Lakes Grammar- An Anglican School in Warnervale.

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orthlakes High School has been selected as one of 42 schools to participate in this year’s Art4Agriculture Archibull Prize.

The competition ran across primary and secondary schools in Queensland, NSW and Victoria.

The Archibull Prize engages students in agricultural and environmental awareness

through art, design, creativity and teamwork.

Participating schools are allocated a food and ďŹ bre industry to explore: cotton; grain; dairy; beef; sheep; wool, and are provided with a life-size ďŹ breglass

cow to transform into an agricultural inspired artwork focusing on their primary industry and the theme of sustainability.

Newsletter, 27 Jun 2014 Merrilyn Rowley, Northlakes High School

Students participate in Experiment Fest ear 12 students from Northlakes High School studying chemistry, physics and biology took part in this year’s Experiment Fest at the University of Newcastle Ourimbah campus.

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They participated in a range of experiments from the syllabus using equipment and techniques made available by the university.

All students completed their practicals in a highly competent and cooperative manner.

Student feedback about the day was positive, with students making the most out of the practical activities organised.

Experiment Fest was an opportunity for students to experience university life for a day.

Newsletter, 27 Jun 2014 Merrilyn Rowley, Northlakes High School

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Kathryn Weir wins photographic competition photograph of Long Jetty has taken out the major prize in Wyong environment and the people that live here:, said mayor Council’s annual photographic competition.

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Kathryn Weir, from Erina, also took out the Highly Commended Prize in The Natural World category.

Wyong Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who was at the opening night to hand out the prizes, said he was impressed by the quality

of the entries from local photographers.

“Looking at the entries as a whole it is a great snapshot of the beauty of our natural

Cr Eaton.

“They are truly breathtaking.”

Over 350 entries were received in the four categories with eight prizes handed out.

The winners of Wyong Council’s annual photographic competition

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“This was a national competition so it is great to see that so many of the winning entries came from the Central Coast,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“I would like to congratulate all the winners and thank everyone who entered – you have really put our Shire on the map.

“I urge everyone to get down to The Entrance Gallery and see for yourself our Shire as seen through the lens of such talented artists.”

The exhibition is open weekdays between 10am and 4pm and weekends 10am to 3pm until Sunday, July 13.

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First prize overall went to Kathryn Weir for her entry ‘Coming home…a dog and his boy’.

Second prize overall went to Darryl Hadley from Fennell Bay for ‘ Navigation’ and third prize went to Grant Molony from Berkeley Vale for ‘Below’.

Highly Commended awards were presented to Belinda Churchill from Bateau Bay in the category of Postcards of The Shire, Wayne Gibson from Bateau Bay for ‘Solitude’ in the category of A Picture Tells 1000 Words, Hilda Bezuidenhout from Warnervale for ‘Through the generations’ in the category of Friends Forever and Kathryn Weir for ‘Fire on the Water’ in the category of The Natural World.

The People’s Choice Award, voted on by those attending the opening night,

yong Council has allocated over $4,000 to a variety of groups and individuals as part of the Community Subsidy and Sport and Cultural Sponsorship Programs including NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service, Country Women’s Association and Foodcare Charmhaven.

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The Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service has been allocated $442 for the hire of Berkeley Vale Community Centre; the Toukley Branch of the Country Women’s Association has been allocated $745.58 to be used as a rates subsidy; and Foodcare Charmhaven has been allocated $400 for digital printing.

Council has allocated $2,250 from the 201314 Sport and Cultural Sponsorship Program, with Ashley Fouche and Kerry Heffernan each receiving

$500 to represent NSW at the 2014 Trampoline Gymnastics Australian Championships in Melbourne.

Sonya Mahoney has been allocated $250 to represent North Sydney at the NSW Primary Schools Sporting Association in the Primary Open Rugby League Representative team and Michael Learn has been allocated $1,000 to represent Australia at the 2014 Australian Expos USA Tour Championships.

Wyong Council 3.1, 25 Jun 2014

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The Father’s Table Outreach funded for another year unding provided under the Wallarah 2 Community Foundation Grants Program means that The Father’s Table Outreach can continue to meet meal preparation and food hamper costs for the next 12 months.

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Since July 2012, The Father’s Table Outreach has operated on a shoestring budget and only through the generosity of passionate volunteers it has been able to provide meals to those in the community who need support.

What started out as the simple vision to provide a hand to good people in a bad situation almost two years ago, The Father’s Table Outreach has turned into a flourishing network of 12 volunteers who gather every Friday evening and Sunday lunchtime to provide a warm meal.

The Father’s Table Outreach team leader Jed Clarke said: “The humble service we provide often sees up to 30 or 40 people come through our doors on a Friday night and as many as 70 at a busy Sunday lunch, all looking primarily for a meal.”

“Over the last two years we have seen that a meal is just the beginning of what people take away from our programs.

“Many who visit us have found a new sense of community and emotional support, which is far more important than

just having food in their belly.

“Essentially, we see The Father’s Table Outreach as one big family.

“People come to us with a variety of issues and problems and we offer a lending hand that is more than just a meal, it’s an important reminder that someone cares about them.

“There is no greater reward for the volunteers than the joy we get from helping those in our community who are doing it tough.

“We are overwhelmed with the support provided

by Wallarah 2 which will ensure that many of the costs associated with purchasing and preparing meals and food hampers will be covered for the next year.

“As a charity we make do with what we have.

“Often that means we don’t have a lot, but someone always comes along when we need it most, just like Wallarah 2 has.

Wallarah 2 Coal Project community manager Mr Peter Smith said he was humbled to meet some of the volunteers from The

Father’s Table Outreach, hearing stories of how they provide so much to the community with so few resources.

“To hear that these volunteers put on a hot meal twice a week in a venue with no hot water and no proper kitchen, shows just how amazing this initiative is and how committed the volunteers are to making a difference to the lives of people in the community who may otherwise go without.

“This is the perfect example of the type of project which saw us broaden our Community Foundation Grant Program, increasing the funding allocated this year from $60,000 to $100,000.

“As an organisation Wallarah 2 is honoured to be able to support those who are trying to make our region a better place for everyone... and in this case, one meal at a time.”

The Wallarah 2 Community Foundation has allocated funding to support 23 projects which aim to assist or benefit the environment, community wellbeing and educational outcomes within the Wyong Local Government Area.

Media release, 24 Jun 2014 Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

Out & About

Tangler bins installed at The Entrance

Council staff with the new bins

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yong Council has installed Tangler bins at Picnic Point at The Entrance to combat the growing problem of fishing litter.

The bins have been installed thanks to a grant from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and as part of a collaboration between council and local environmental action group, Take 3.

Council’s waste coordinator Mr Matt Collins said Take 3 have been working on the ground at The Entrance cleaning up hotspots and speaking to local fishing groups and tourists alike about the problem of fishing litter.

“It is clear people

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simply aren’t aware of how littered or discarded fishing equipment harms wildlife, pollutes your favourite fishing spot and can ultimately ruin a great day’s fishing,” said Mr Collins.

“We have installed these bins along the foreshore to make it easy for anglers to bin their fishing litter – old lines, hooks, plastic packaging and even extinguished cigarette butts,” said Mr Collins.

Roberta Dixon-Valk said Take 3 would be monitoring the use of the bins, collating data and continuing to educate anglers on the importance of disposing their fishing litter appropriately.

“It is important to understand fishing line and plastic particles that end up in our waterways are deadly - one million seabirds and 100,000

mammals are killed globally each year,” said Ms Dixon-Valk.

“They are killed because they get entangled in fishing line or swallow bits of plastic.”

In clean ups at The Entrance, Take 3 have collected over half a tonne of garbage – thousands of cigarette butts, plastic bags and kilometres of fishing line as well as hooks, sinkers, bait bags and even an office chair.

“It is clear that we all need to do more to reduce the amount of litter ending up in our waterways,” said Mr Collins.

“By placing your fishing lines and packaging in the Tangler bins you can do your bit to protect our local wildlife and be part of a global solution.”

Media release, 26 Jun 2014 Wyong Council Media

Art For Sale Exhibition dates 8-20th July paintings, prints, drawings and photography by Kerry Keegan and Pip Farrow At Shorethyme Restaurant, Norah Head Opening 6pm 8th July $5 nibbles $30 meal Bookings required

Phone 4396 4507

Out & About

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Not for Profit Organisations Animal Care Central Coast Cat Care $20 Desexing Special Cats only No Pedigrees 4388 6448 4325 3163

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

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

4389 4423 & 4332 7378

Community Groups Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Center Come and join our regular activities, indoor bowls, mahjong, walking for pleasure, slimmers support, hand and foot Bolivia cards, Toy library and community garden 4388 5801 manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Post school learning, advocacy, dinners, discussions, speakers, awards, newsletters and special projects 0412 422 890 b.bolte2@bigpond.com www.cccampusfriends.org

Central Coast Community Legal Centre The Central Coast Community Legal Centre is a non-profit organisation located in Wyong that provides free legal advice to people within the Wyong / Gosford area. Intake times for legal advice Tue 10-12pm, Wed 10-12pm, Thur 2-4pm Ph 4353 4988 Fax 4353 4680 admin_cclc@clc.net.au

PO Box 246 Wyong NSW 2259 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend.

Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 50pssg@gmail.com

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

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

For a FREE calendar call call 0428 461 188 email cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Do you have issues with your landlord or real estate agent?

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

4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com Community Care Services - Central Coast Memory lane - Doing things

together Café For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with others experiencing similar circumstances Wallarah Bay Recreational Club 4th Tuesday 4324 4244 Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free confidential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992

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

Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Beginner classes being held in computers, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold.

Contact the Club 4332 5522 M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities Long Jetty Over 50s Club Come along and join in our activities, great for indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, line-dancing, tai chi and more 4332 5522 9am to 3pm Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referal hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs.

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

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. we also provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity.

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

Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received.

Longjetty: 4333 4353 Toukley 4399 3351 Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden.

4353 1750

Wyong Toastmasters Club Assist members with their self improvement, increased confidence and self esteem by way of structured education modules in an entertaining atmosphere 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297 joppa@theorchards.com.au j pp @

Garden Clubs Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club Meets on the 3rd Sat each month from 1pm to 3.30pm Charmhaven Community Centre - Plants for Sale, Raffles, afternoon tea 0401 544 052 4399 2420

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business.

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

Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890 Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group - 7 groups across the coast - Providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids - Better Hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast. betterhearingaustralia.org.au

Music Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 j jbthomson51@gmail.com @g

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

New members welcome.

0438 380 137 4392 9106 Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc New to the Coast?

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

We meet at Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi.

4388 1841

Special Interest

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

Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events.

Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept

www.pcfa.org.au

info@ccpotters.org

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Toukley RSL Club, Holmes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300 www.pcfa.org.au

GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Mental Health Self Help Group - Helping thousands to recover from mental health challenges for more than 55 years to find a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 www.grow.net.au

GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Multiple Sclerosis Limited Gentle exersice class at Tuggerah on Mondays. To improve strength, balance, endurance and help reduce fatigue and stress.

02 9646 0962 tracy.martinuz@msaustralia. org.au PO Box 210 Lidcombe NSW 1825 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

4324 5343 PO Box 4043 East Gosford NSW 2250 Diggers Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge at Diggers The Entrtance (downstairs) on Tuesdays, 10am-1pm with or without a partner.

Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Wyong Drama Group Inc A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year.

We welcome anyone interested in being involved in any area of production Acting; Back-stage; Front of House; Lighting/Sound etc Monthly meetings 1st Tues.

7.30pm in the new Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600 wyongdramagroup@gmail.com y g g p@g

Travel Friendship Force Central Coast A travel club with a difference!

Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. See a country from the inside and change the way you see the world. We in turn host small groups from other Friendship Force clubs in our home Deidre 43889435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

Policy on public exhibition ollowing consultation with

the community, boat users and the state government, Wyong Council has agreed to place the Draft Water Craft Storage Policy on public exhibition.

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The new policy is designed to help resolve problems associated with dinghies abandoned along the lake foreshores and the associated impact on public safety and the local environment, including the identification and removal of derelict watercraft.

The new policy

would bring council in line with other local government authorities including Gosford and Lake Macquarie – as well as the NSW Draft Regulations Boating Plan which calls on councils to develop a Dinghy Storage Management Strategy.

Wyong Council 3.2, 25 Jun 2014

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Friday July 4

Saturday July 12

How To Train Your Dragon Interactive Workshop, Westfield Tuggerah, 11am-2pm Summerland Kings, Wyong RSL, 7:30pm

Rockpool Rambles, The Coast Walking Track, Bateau Bay, 9am-10am

Saturday July 5 Summerland Kings, Norah Head Bowling Club, 7:30pm GiveAbility Day, Westfield Tuggerah, 9am

Sunday July 6 Whale Dreamers Festival, Norah Head Light House Winter Blues and Jazz festival, Memorial Park, The Entrance, 10am

Monday July 7 ARPRA Northlakes meeting, Lake Munmorah Bowling Club, 10:30am Rockpool Rambles, The Coast Walking Track, Bateau Bay, 9am-10am

Monday July 14 Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber Business Social Schmooze, Gwandalan Bowling Club, 5:30pm

Wednesday July 16 Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber Business Social Schmooze, The Fuel Depot Café, Toukley, 7:30am

Saturday July 19 Trivia Night, Shelly Beach Golf Club, 6pm10pm

Wednesday July 23 Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber Business Social Schmooze, Amberorganic, Budgewoi, 7:30am

Thursday July 10

Tuesday August 26

Rockpool Rambles, The Coast Walking Track, Bateau Bay, 9am-10am

National Seniors A u s t r a l i a - Wy o n g Branch annual meeting, 1:45pm, Canton Beach Sports Club

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

Contact details are on page 2.

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Out & About

Free family festival at Norah Head ocals will reunite this year at the Whale Dreamers Festival to promote the conservation of marine ecosystems at Norah Head Lighthouse on Sunday, July 6.

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Now in its ninth year, the not-for-profit event was designed to raise awareness of the plight of the whale and to celebrate the whales’ migration season.

Marine ecologist, Ms Roberta Dixon-Valk, who is also a co-founder of the festival, said it was the community’s way of recognising and acknowledging the whales and the migration they undertake twice a year.

“We started getting people involved in the annual migration and getting them in touch with their ‘whale cousins’, which was a good way of starting the festival,” said Ms Dixon-Valk.

“I think we need to make sure that the focus is always on these charismatic mega-fauna,” she said.

The day is being sponsored by the Sea Shepherd Conservationist Society with spokesperson Jools Farrell to speak on the day and raise money for the society.

A barbeque will also be available with profits going to Australian Seabird Rescue.

“Sea Shepherd provide an incredible front line,” said Ms Dixon-Valk.

“They’re the ones who really force the government’s hand in terms of bringing everyone’s attention to what’s going on.”

Festival co-founder and community events organiser Ms Nikki Freeburn said the event would have four guest speakers this year covering a variety of topics.

“There will be a discussion on water and obviously the effects of what we do to water and how it flows into the ocean itself,” said Ms Freeburn.

“The guest speakers

have such extraordinary gifts with their information sharing and that’s a huge part too,” she said.

Joining Ms Farrell as guest speakers will be Ms Jo Bird from Australian Seabird Rescue, Mr Ian Sutton from Equilibrium Future Solutions and Mr Frank Future from Imagine Cruises.

“We definitely wanted speakers who are aligned to the philosophy, the passion and the dedication to whatever it is they’re doing to support oceans and oceanic brothers and sisters,” said Ms Freeburn.

Take 3 will also make an appearance at the event, with organisers of the Festival, Collette Baron, Nikki Freeburn, Jeannie Lawson and Roberta Dixon-Valk wishing to draw focus to the impact

of marine debris.

Ms Dixon-Valk, who is also secretary of Take 3, said the organisation removes the little bits of rubbish from the beach so that the beach reduces its consumption of waste and the ‘throw-a-ways’ of society.

“We’ll be making sure that people are aware that they can make a really important decision in committing to small acts.

“That’s our intention,” she said.

Visitors to the Festival will also be able to celebrate the cancellation of the Japanese ‘research whaling’ programme in the Southern Ocean as of March this year.

“In terms of looking at the impact of whale hunting, the International Whaling Commission

and the Australian Government took the Japanese whale hunt in the Southern Ocean and deemed it illegal, so it was a great outcome,” said Ms Dixon-Valk.

In previous years, the Whale Dreamers Festival has had successful whale sightings and Ms DixonValk said she hoped to see whales again on the day.

“It’s not 100% in terms of seeing whales, but we have seen whales.

“Usually a week before the Whale Dreamers Festival we try to do a dawn meditation and whale-watch,” she said.

The free family festival will invite visitors to partake in annual activities featuring local bands, whale watching, living art, interactive games, food stalls and tours of the

lighthouse.

Ms Freeburn said the environmental stalls have games so people learn about the environment and ocean through interactive experiences.

“Our main focus is to keep the event going because it shares so much information with people.

“We get 7-8,000 people per year.

“The first year we had 150 and last year we had about 7,500, so that is beautiful,” she said.

Live entertainment on the day will include performers Wu Pu Yu from the Intuition Music School, Christian Marsh from Dr Goodvibe, local singer and songwriter Xanaria, Josh Watkins and the Central Coast Groove Collection.

The Norah Head Bowling and Sports Club will provide visitors with a free bus service to the festival this year as well as a free breakfast or lunch and there will be live entertainment in the beer garden from 1pm.

Visitors are also welcome to bring a picnic to Norah Head Lighthouse.

Sarah Webb, 1 Jul 2014 Interviewees: Roberta DixonValk, Nikki Freeburn Email, 18 Jun 2014 Roberta Dixon-Valk, Whale Dreamers Festival

Where do you get it?

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

Blue Haven Community Centre Primary School Budgewoi Body Beat George’s Barber Shop Halekulani Bowling Club Lakes Beach Cafe Soccer Club Tourist Park Walu Caravan Park Buff Point IGA Canton Beach Heritage Village Holiday Park Lakefront Village Sports Club Vietnam Vets Hostel Chain Valley Bay General Store Charmhaven Fitness Centre Curves Chittaway Bay Bottleshop Pharmacy Public School Doyalson RSL Club Forresters Beach 360 Fitness Club Caltex Service Station Retirement Village Liquor Store Gorokan Primary School Medical Centre Shell Service Station

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

Aged Care Hostel Eagle Boys Masonic Village High School KFC Library McDonalds Pizza Hut Red Rooster Lake Haven Castle Blockbuster Lake Haven Shopping Centre Information Desk Newsagents Lake Munmorah Bowling Club Primary School Lakeside Leisure Village Jamaica Blue & Chemist Senior Citizen’s Hall Lisarow High School McDonalds The Orchards Retirement Home Long Jetty Caltex Service Station Chips@The Jetty Hotel Senior Citizens Centre Our Lady of the Rosary School Seafood Plus Bridge Club John’s Pharmacy Civic Video Mannering Park Newsagency Mardi

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

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

Beachcomber Resort East Toukley Newsagency K-Cee’s Cafe Library Green Bean Cafe Primary School Nachel’s Takeaway Noraville General Store & Takeaway Noraville Pharmacy Retirement Village RSL St Mary’s Public School Senior Citizens Community Hall Toukley Family Practice Salvos Tobacconist Tuggerah Anytime Fitness Cafe Pennoz Caltex Service Station Caravan Park Club Tuggerah High School Hungry Jacks Library McDonalds Medical Centre Metro Service Station PRP Pacific Diagnostic Imaging Romi’s Cafe RSPCA Coffee Shop St Peter’s Catholic High School The Edge Newspower Supanews Terry White Chemist Senior Citizens Centre Tuggerawong

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

Cadonia Road Metro Caravan Park\ Don Small/ Tuggerawong Retirement Village Service Station Tumbi Umbi BP Service Station Chemist Outlet Pharmacy Clare Mace Metro Service Station Clare Mace Takeaway Glengara Retirement Village KBT Neighbourhood Hub KFC McDonalds Mingara Recreation Club St John Fischer Catholic School Tumbi Campus of Tuggerah Lakes College Wadalba Bottlemart Casualty Wyong Hospital Dam Hotel Palm Springs Village Wyong Hospital Warnervale See Hamlyn Terrace Watanobbi BP Service Station Community Centre Pet & Produce Wyong Golf Club Woongarrah Hockey Fields Warnervale Gardens

Wyee Nursery Mini Market Wyong Alberts Cafe Blooms Chemist Bowling Club Carmichaels’ Corner Store Harrisons Health and Beauty Pharmacy High School Hooked on Flowers IGA (Cutler Centre) Legends Bakery Meander Village Pride Mowers Public School RSL Club St Cecilia’s Catholic School St James Anglican Church TAFE Library & Canteen Tennis Club Race Course Wyong District Museum Wyong Family History Group Cottage Wyong North Cellars Wyong Village Centre Wyong Council Jolly Pelican Pizza in the Pan Courthouse

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Roofing

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• Golden Scissors Hairdressing, • Tony Fitzpatrick trading as Wyong Futuretek Roofing • Bakefresh, Wyong • David Hill, Long Jetty • Big Prawn, Frazer Park • Lisa Louden & Ray Penton formerly trading as Strata Lounges

Being a Dad Helping fathers to become better parents and gain skills necessary to build closer relationships with their children. Monday mornings from 9.30am – 12 for 3 weeks. Commencing 28th July. Morning tea will be provided. No cost.

123 Magic Helping parents gain skills in behaviour management and emotional coaching.

Wednesday mornings from 9.30am- 12.30pm for 3 weeks. Commencing 27th August. Child minding and morning tea provided. No Cost.

Our Place A social group for young people with special needs and their parents or carers.

Commencing Term 3. No cost.

Please call us to register interest.

Tax Help If you earn less than $50,000 you could be eligible for free help with your annual tax return. Tax help will be available from mid-July to October. Call us to make a booking Multicultural Bus Trip Please phone us to enquire about our next trip on July 25th. All welcome.

Pens Writers Group Encouraging all poets, essayists, novelists and scribblers to get involved and get writing.

Every second Wednesday, 2pm – 4pm.

Cost is $2.

For more information or bookings phone 4390 7888.

Tuition Dance Position P osiitiion-V Vacant acan nt Gosford Scottish Country Dancers hold an intermediate class on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm at Wyoming - It’s an excellent form of exercise which brings men, women and young people together socially, learning new and old dances in a very friendly relaxed atmosphere No experience or partner necessary All ages welcome Cost $5.00 per week -

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From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - July 4, 2014 - P21

Roos defeat higher favoured Mounties again

Caceres, Duke and Roux extend Mariner’s contracts he Central Coast Mariners have extended the contracts of three of its brightest stars leading into Hyundai A-League season 10.

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he Wyong Roos rugby league NSW Cup team was victorious over Midfielder Anthony game. the Mt Pritchard Mounties by 14 points to six when they met on “With Caceres, attacker Mitchell Saturday, June 14.

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Prior to this round 14 clash, Mounties were in fourth position on the ladder and looked to be cruising toward the finals with a massive forward pack and clever halves well capable of testing any team in the competition.

Wyong had slipped to 10th on the table, three points behind eigth placed Newtown, and were at risk of being cast adrift with little to no prospect of finals football this season.

The Roos surprised a complacent Mounties outfit to the tune of 20-16 when the teams last met at Morry Breen Field on April 27.

Wyong finished strongly against top placed Penrith in round 13, while Mounties were narrowly defeated by title contenders Wentworthville.

The Roos were quietly confident of surprising Mt Pritchard a second time, and the pre-match discussions centred upon hitting the ground running and being ruthless in defence.

The Roos led 14-6 at halftime and ground out the win via a scoreless second half.

The contest was characterised by tough defence and poor ball security in equal measure.

Canberra assistant coach, Brett Kimmorley, delivered a withering halftime critique.

Mounties were not being outmuscled by Wyong, but their host of full time professionals were being outplayed in every other department by the semi-pros in green and gold, and Kimmorely knew it.

And he ensured Mounties understood it as well.

Kimmorley’s words ignited Mounties defensive effort.

They became physical and aggressive without the ball.

Wyong needed to raise the physical element of their game to match Mounties, or run the risk of being manhandled out of the match.

O’Meley, Vunakece , Stromquist, Boss, Vailea, Pulu and Leslie responded in kind.

There were some punishing hits from both sides, and the sound of the tackles reverberated around the empty spaces of Aubrey Keech Reserve.

But Mounties’ problems with the ball continued.

Wyong were completing at less than 50%.

The home team were worse.

Neither team could build any momentum or pressure the opposition for extended periods, because they rarely held the ball for six tackles.

The new look Roos continue to be a work in progress.

The three tries to one victory was an accurate reflection of the match as a whole.

The amount of dropped ball did not derogate from the intensity of the defensive work, and in all likelihood fuelled much of the confrontation.

The forward pack, led

by O’Meley, stared down the opposition for the whole of the match.

The win was vital for the Roos.

Newtown were beaten

by Newcastle, meaning the two most northern clubs are now only one point behind the eighth placed Jets.

Media release, 15 Jun 2014 Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group

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Duke and defender Storm Roux have each finalised new deals with the Club to ensure their medium term futures remain with the men from Gosford.

Caceres’ and Roux’s new contracts will see them remain with the Mariners until the completion of the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 season, while Duke will continue to cause nightmares for defenders until the end of the 2015/16 campaign.

Central Coast Mariners boss Phil Moss said that retaining three of the team’s top talents is in line with his and the Club’s strategy to develop exciting young players with the capacity to not only make an impact in Australia’s top flight, but also to go further in their careers.

“Since day one, the Mariners have worked hard to develop young players, and our record of grooming talent was best exemplified throughout Australia’s recent FIFA World Cup campaign when no less than four former Central Coast players took to the field for the Socceroos,” Moss said.

“We view Anthony, Mitchell and Storm as key members of our squad, and know that each has a lot of development left in their

the staff, facilities and culture we will provide them here at the Mariners, each player understands they will be in an environment where they can progress personally, and help us as a Club achieve continued success on the pitch.”

While rival Hyundai A-League Clubs have undoubtedly stolen the spotlight in recent months with rafts of new signings and substantial overhauls of their squads, Moss explained that the Mariners would enter the 2014/15 season with a largely settled roster capable of growing as a group.

“It should be remembered that we had a big transfer window in January this year with five new players, Eddy Bosnar, Kim Seung-yong, Glen Trifiro, Matt Sim and Isaka Cernak, arriving at the Club,” Moss said.

“Each of those players are on contract for next season, and I believe each will be like a new signing considering they will each undertake their first full, four month pre-season with us.

“We also have two incredibly exciting youngsters, Anthony Kalik and Liam Rose, joining us on contracts from the Australian Institute of

Sport.

“Anthony and Liam will start their pre-season with our other youngsters next week, before the full squad resumes on July 14.”

“On top of that, promising young defenders Michael Neill and Hayden Morton were out injured for much of last campaign, so they will also be like new recruits for us next season.”

Still, Moss said, supporters could look forward to witnessing a few fresh faces donning the Club’s colours at Central Coast Stadium next campaign.

“We will be adding two to three new players before the start of the season, and one of those players will be a striker,” he explained.

“Our hunt for another number nine is a global one, and we’re considering options from all corners of the football world.

“Certainly we are taking our time with our recruits, as we must do, to ensure the right players and people are given the opportunity to represent our Club, our Members and fans.”

Moss hinted that supporters can expect to hear news of more re-signings at the Club throughout July.

Media release, 2 Jul 2014 Central Coast Mariners Media

Club Terrigal sponsors netball program ormer sponsor of the Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS), the CCAS and to be Club Terrigal, has realigned its support to the academy by able to give back to the community. becoming the primary sponsor of the netball program.

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The program is now known as the Central Coast Academy of Sport Club Terrigal Netball program.

The realignment came after CCAS managing director Mr Ian Robilliard and Club Terrigal’s chairman Mr John Mackintosh met to discuss forming a potential partnership agreement between the CCAS and Club Terrigal.

The CCAS Netball Program allows eligible young netballers to gain access to development

opportunities and support as they progress through the Netball NSW pathway.

The academy program also focuses on developing and educating local coaches and umpires under the Netball NSW guidelines.

“Forming a new partnership with Club Terrigal was very important as we invest more resources into the academy’s netball program,” said Mr Robilliard.

“This funding will

allow our team of expert netball coaches to continue to be provided with quality education and training, allowing them to continue to give young netballers of the NSW Central Coast region the access they need to be able to progress forward through the Netball NSW pathway to NSW state team selection trials and the further representative opportunities.”

Mr Mackintosh said he was pleased for Club Terrigal to have a partnership deal with

“It is a privilege for Club Terrigal to be given the opportunity to live up to its name of being ‘the club with a heart’, by giving back to the Central Coast community in another way, by providing funds to help an organisation that also gives back to the community through their work with local athletes and families”, he said.

Media release, 18 Jun 2014 Central Coast Academy of Sport

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P22 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - July 4, 2014

Australian boxing Bombers record 35 point champion robbed of AFL Cup match win national selection he Killarney Vale Bombers recorded a win in round 11 of the Wilson Security Black Diamond AFL Cup competition played on Saturday, June 28.

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At the unfamiliar surrounds of Don Small Oval, Killarney Vale cruised to a 15.12.102 to 9.13.67 win over the Cardiff Hawks .

The first Black Diamond Cup game at Don Small Oval since 2011 meant neither side held a home ground advantage, but it was the he Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) ClubsNSW Future Bombers who had the Star athlete, Josh English, held his head high after learning early ascendancy in the he missed national selection for the Commonwealth Games in opening quarter.

Glasgow.

Bomber Brad Edwards was lively early on and English is the current at the Commonwealth separated him from going kicked two first quarter to London.

Australian Boxing Games. goals.

Managing director Boxing Australia was Champion in the 49kg Cardiff were able to class and was ‘odds faced with the decision of the CCAS, Mr Ian hit back with a couple on’ to gain selection to to not select two male Robilliard said he rated of goals themselves, Glasgow, however, he athletes who had won an Mr English extremely ensuring a tight contest as highly and that he was an and another boxer missed Australian title in Perth. they trailed by 10 points Mr English would exceptional talent and a selection due to changes at the fi rst change. made to the number of have been one of the fantastic role model.

The Bombers’ skills weight classes able to be first to be selected to and run was relentless Media release, 5 Jun 2014 Commonwealth contested, and because the as Killarney Vale’s Rick Central Coast women’s boxing has Games Team and follows Academy of Sport White racked up plenty now been introduced for him missing Olympic

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the first time in the sport

of possessions.

Best on ground Josh Mifsud was starting to find his stride for the Bombers as they began dominating the game.

The Hawks’ Michael Ryan was also starting the find his range snapping two goals to keep the Hawks in touch.

Killarney Vale stretched their lead slightly and went into half time 19 points ahead.

Whatever Coach Dugan told his troops at halftime worked, as the Hawks began to work back into the game, getting within eight points of the Bombers despite Killarney Vale still dominating play.

A goal on the siren to the Bombers’ Edwards gave some relief to the faithful in the crowd and put a massive dent in the

Hawks’ resurgence.

Killarney Vale led by 14 points at the final change.

The final quarter was all Bombers as two early goals to Peter Collins and Bryce Singleton took the wind out of the Hawks.

The Bombers were planted in their forward line for much of the quarter as the players lined up to add their name to the scorer’s list.

The Bombers cemented themselves in third on the ladder with the 35 point win.

Mifsud, White, Edwards and Michael Besley were the best for the Bombers with Edwards and Singleton each kicking four goals.

Media release, 30 Jun 2014 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

selection where one point

Mariners’ first FFA Cup opponent decided

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The long awaited and highly anticipated draw for the Round of 32 of the inaugural Westfield FFA Cup was held at Fox Sports studios, Sydney on Friday, June 27.

“This will be a tough game,” former Central Coast attacker Mile Sterjovski told Fox Sports.

“They are both former clubs of mine and I am looking forward to this match.

“It will be a great game to watch.”

After finishing the 2013/14 Hyundai A-League season in third place, the Mariners

were placed in Pot A and could only draw non

A-League opposition, while teams who finished

Media release, 27 Jun 2014 Central Coast Mariners Media

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - July 4, 2014 - P23

Sport

Yokoyama wins his first senior National Championship gold medal ine members of Kido Mingara Judo Academy represented the state at the Australian Judo Titles held in Wollongong from June 6 to 9.

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The best judoka in the junior and senior divisions, representatives from all states as well as past Olympians and members of this year’s Australian Commonwealth Games team competed over the four day event, displaying their skills in competition and Kata events.

Liam Yokoyama, fighting in the senior 66kg division, drew a strong competitor, Will Jenkins, from South Australia in the first round.

Jenkins, at 23, is ranked in the top five of the national roster and is a tough and experienced fighter.

Both fought hard for the first five minutes scoring equally with minor scores running into ‘golden overtime’ where the first to score wins.

Liam’s superior fitness and determination had Jenkins on the run from the start of the golden score and resulted in a shido penalty for passivity being awarded against him.

This progressed Liam to the next round against Australia’s number one player, ranked 22 in the world, London Olympian and 2014 Commonwealth games 66kg representative, Ivo Dos Santos from Victoria.

He was always going to be a major challenge and a test of Liam’s hard work and long hours of training with sixth Dan Sandro Piccirillo and Girolamo Giovinazzo.

From the start of the match, Liam had Dos Santos’s measure, never allowing him to settle into a routine and dominating grips.

He threw Dos Santos

KIDO-Mingara group shot of the National medallists

with a foot sweep for a minor score in the first 30 seconds of the bout and then followed this up a short time later with another, before finishing the match quickly, with a textbook forward shoulder throw that landed Dos Santos squarely on his back for the full point win.

Fighting in the final meant Liam would need to beat another strong competitor, ranked number two in the world juniors, thanks to his win in the 66kg Oceania Junior Championships.

The final also proved to be a hard fought match, but Liam caught his opponent with a stranglehold in the first few minutes from which he never fully recovered.

The advantage was seized by Liam who pressed his attacks home and claimed his first senior National Championship gold medal.

His experience having trained in Italy showed through and he is now off again to train with the Belarus national team in Minsk, before returning to Italy to continue his training under coaches Piccirillo and Giovinazzo for the

remainder of this year.

Caroline Hain entered two age categories, U21 and Seniors, after having a good preparation including three months of training in Japan.

She had narrowly missed selection for the Commonwealth team and knew she was destined to fight off with the two selected players.

In the senior women elimination bouts, she defeated the first of the two, but her elation took over her focus and she lost the finals settling for the silver.

In the U21 junior women event, Caroline managed to reach the finals where she was matched with her Queensland arch rival.

However, this time her relentless attacking and control of the match kept this second Commonwealth Games representative on the defensive which attracted a penalty, which determined the golden outcome for Caroline.

Now Caroline is in the running for being considered for the Cadet World Championships selection in Florida.

In the U14 senior boys Daniel Villani, although carrying a foot injury handicapping his execution and timing, managed to improve on last year’s bronze result by securing the national silver medal.

Daniel worked hard in the final, which was evenly matched, but with only seconds remaining, he got caught for the deciding minor score.

Harrison Lambley started somewhat hesitant and slow in his first bout, but a score against him started his engine.

Instantly changing gear, he found his form and threw with quality combinations in every bout for full point score and holding.

In the final bout he could not control his opponent who relentlessly attacked with a rolling seoinage [shoulder throw] and had to settle for the U34kg silver medal.

Angelina Yokoyama, although her training preparation in Japan was solid, had to give away some of that advantage by not making her designated 52kg weight

and enter the heavier 57kg division.

She was still able to instinctively call up her skills at the right moments and able to win crucial bouts with good groundwork hold-downs to secure a bronze in the U17 Cadets.

Junior boy, Danny Vojnikovich, showed a spirited keenness in his attack, but in his first bout, was unable to complete his attempted counter take-back.

The loss relegated him to the repechage rounds.

Here Danny picked up his game and executed his textbook ouchi gari [leg reaping] throw in succession to pick up the bronze, his first National medal.

Coaching director Pete Acciari said Kido had only re-entered in KATA competitions this year.

“The participating two players in the nationals competed in both Nage and Katame No Kata.

“A stellar performance by Richard Sharpe of Nage no Kata won him the bronze medal.

“The result should

boost the academy kata program that is spearheaded by Vadim Butov, who narrowly missed out this time.

“Several of our players made the state team for the first time or changed age divisions and fought really well.

“The experience gained will be a building block for next time.

“Bryce Leckie in the U90kg junior men event ventured into the open weight category and notched up several take downs but could not score against their 3040kg advantage.

“Elyshia Jackson moved from U12 up into the U15 and found the height and age difference too much to handle.

“For Natasha Lynch it was a mega challenge from the onset only having attended two local competitions.

“All players, especially the girls, improved from bout to bout and are keen to skill up for next year,” said Acciari.

Media release, 20 Jun 2014 Pete Acciari, Kido Mingara Judo Academy

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