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Major university precinct planned ouncil will initiate a G a t e w a y approval process for a new 7,000 student tertiary education facility, student accommodation for 1,500 and a business park on a greenfield site near Warnervale.

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Councillors made the decision on Wednesday, August 27, after viewing a new Concept Masterplan for the Education Precinct including an economic viability assessment and preliminary layout plan.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the concept was truly exciting for the Central Coast community.

“This report confirms there is high demand with a shortfall of 7,600 university places in the greater Central Coast and Hunter Valley region,” Cr Eaton said.

“Economically, it showed the project would contribute $650 million when fully developed and over 5,000 jobs during construction, with ongoing economic benefit of over $9 million per annum and more than 1,300 full time jobs,” he said.

Plans include broadening the range of education on offer at the site and co-locating technical, trade and high

An artist's impression of the proposed university precinct at Warnervale

school education options alongside the university courses.

“Council will now prepare a Planning Proposal for submission to the NSW Government’s ‘Gateway’ approval process and will seek Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential partners for the project,” Cr Eaton said.

“We will seek partners including a university as the anchor tenant and a range of other education and training providers including technical, trade and possibly secondary school components.

“We’ve already had fruitful discussions with

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the Federal Education Department and we will continue to partner with both the State and Federal governments on this project.”

Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara said she was determined to see greater access to higher education on the Central Coast.

“We committed to working with Wyong Shire Council in our ‘Growth Plan for the Central Coast’ prior to the election and I am pleased to see the ongoing development of this project,” Ms McNamara said.

“I will assist by continuing to facilitate meetings between Wyong Shire Council, Education Minister the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP and the Education Department to ensure this proposal meets Federal requirements.

“Reforms being introduced to the Parliament will encourage the development of new higher education facilities, providing greater choice and opportunity for students.”

The Concept Masterplan for the project outlines an overall vision for an integrated and interactive

tertiary education, business and Technology Park, community and recreational space and a Smart Hub. The four main areas proposed for the site include a university with integrated student accommodation for 1,500 units; a sports and recreational precinct with sports fields and pool/ gym complex; a central core including a Smart Hub with the library, administration functions and a hotel for short term accommodation; and a Business Park to integrate academia, research and commerce.

The whole site would

be cleverly linked by pedestrian and cycle pathways, attractive landscaping and plenty of open green space.

Mayor Cr Eaton said the Concept Plan confirmed the site has the potential to be developed into a university precinct.

“The site has a footprint with the right gradients and is strategically located close to rail and road transport,” Cr Eaton said.

“Development would be limited to 14% of the entire site to reduce walking distances on campus and preserve large tracts of bushland.

“It will be an excellent use for this site.”

The Planning Proposal will ask for minor changes to the Wyong LEP 2013 to allow additional land uses, increased building heights and changed density controls.

The land is currently under the zones of SP2-Educational Establishment, B7Business Park and E2-Environmental Conservation.

Once a ‘Gateway’ Approval is granted, the Concept Masterplan for the Wyong Education and Business Precinct will be exhibited for public feedback for 28 days.

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ouncil ounc will initiate a initia Gateway approval p process for a new 7,000 7,00 student education tertiary student facility, y accommoda accommodation for 1,500 and a business park on a greenfield site nearr Warnervale.

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Rickard St An artist’s impression of the proposed development and (inset) an aerial view of the location of the proposed development

staff report.

Sixteen submissions were received in response to the application detailing concerns including with overshadowing, loss of privacy, floor space ratio, waste management, asbestos removal, waste storage, traffic

council to spend $455,000 on a new signalised intersection is quite baffling.

“Although the traffic lights will be paid for through a new Contribution Plan for the Umina Beach town centre, the Chamber would prefer to see those funds spent on civic improvements such as footpath upgrading or the development of the new civic square.

“Our concern is that a new signalised intersection would cause extensive queuing towards the West St roundabout and create problems at the Osborne Ave intersection.

“Elimination of the existing roundabout would also prevent north bound traffic being able to return along Ocean Beach Rd to access McDonalds which is already prevented

from undertaking a right hand movement due to the central median strip.

“This was a condition of consent imposed by council.

“We understand that the Umina Beach Transport Management Strategy seeks to plan for the future but the Chamber is questioning the necessity for significant expenditure on traffic facilities that would appear to be

Rear view of the Performing Arts Centre

$10 million Performing Arts ts Centre officially opened

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limits”.

The provision of car parking on site was also non-compliant with a shortfall of 12 spaces.

“Such deficiencies may be catered for within council’s public facility, subject to monetary contribution,” according to the

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Major university precinct planned

impact, zone interface design, building bulk and scale; impact on street and pedestrians, noise impact, setback, air quality, onsite parking and height.

Gosford Council agenda GOV.28, 12 Aug 2014

Chamber opposes traffic lights in Umina

Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “The existing roundabout works very efficiently and the decision by

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Gosford Council will consider a development application for a mixed use three-storey development on the corner of West St and Rickard St, Umina, at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 26.

residents in the 2(b) residential zone in Rickard St including overshadowing impact, visual bulk, height and scale, loss of privacy and potential noise impact and internal impacts.

Council staff considered the impacts to be “within reasonable

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It was deferred from the August 12 meeting pending a site inspection by councillors.

The application for the development, valued at around $1.6 million, includes commercial units, car parking, an 88 place childcare centre and residential apartments.

The proposal would require the demolition of the existing dwelling and commercial car yard.

The development site comprises both commercial and residential zoned land.

According to the report to council by the department of governance and planning, the building has been designed so that most of the enclosed floor area was situated on the commercial zoned part of the site, providing a “low impact development interface” with the existing adjoining residential development.

“As a result, strict compliance with the applicable development standards of the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance relating to floor space ratio is not achieved and the applicant has sought variation to the applicable floor space ratio control under the provisions of SEPP 1 – Development Standards.”

The report also stated that the application had considered amenity impacts to surrounding

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entral Coast Grammar School celebrated the opening of its new Performing Arts Centre with an official opening function, followed by a Variety Gala Performance, on Friday, August 15.

“Creative learners are confident learners and the performing arts offer a unique and dynamic platform for creativity and self-expression,” said Central Coast Grammar School Headmaster Mr Bill Low. “Our professional facility will allow us to build bridges to the broader arts community on the Coast and host large cultural events,” said Mr Low. The $10 million Performing Arts Centre, partially funded by

donations from the school and local community, features a 750 seat acoustically designed, tiered theatre; large stage; orchestra pit; sound and lighting box; foyers to seat 250 people restaurant style or accommodate 750 people - including an alfresco foyer; catering kitchen; seven learning spaces including a computer lab, a keyboard lab and a spacious drama studio; additional large orchestra rehearsal room, connected by a recording studio to a

medium rehearsal room; 10 music tutorial studios; instrument store; box office and manager’s office and; staff accommodation.

“Central Coast Grammar School has had a strong Performing Arts program since its inception,” said Central Coast Grammar School chairman Mr Ken Jolly.

“This wonderful new facility will enable students and teachers to reach even greater heights.

“The School partnered

with nationally acclaimed local artist Neale Joseph to create a series of original artworks to inspire warmth and creativity amongst learners, visitors and performers.

“At 44 square metres in total, three enormous

artworks connect the facility to our coastal landscape and are amongst some of the largest oil paintings we know of in Australia.”

Neale Joseph said: “I hope when students and visitors see my artworks

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school education options alongside the university courses.

“Council will now prepare a Planning Proposal for submission to the NSW Government’s ‘Gateway’ approval process and will seek Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential partners for the project,” Cr Eaton said.

“We will seek partners including a university as the anchor tenant and a range of other education and training providers including technical, trade and possibly secondary school components.

“We’ve already had fruitful discussions with

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Performing Arts Centre entrance

unwarranted.

“The Chamber is a big subscriber to the adage ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ so let’s not radically change the dynamics of a town centre that has grown very successfully without the need for traffic lights,” said Mr Wales.

Media release, 13 Aug 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

the Federal Education Department and we will continue to partner with both the State and Federal governments on this project.”

Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara said she was determined to see greater access to higher education on the Central Coast.

“We committed to working with Wyong Shire Council in our ‘Growth Plan for the Central Coast’ prior to the election and I am pleased to see the ongoing development of this project,” Ms McNamara said.

“I will assist by continuing to facilitate meetings between Wyong Shire Council, Education Minister the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP and the Education Department to ensure this proposal meets Federal requirements.

“Reforms being introduced to the Parliament will encourage the development of new higher education facilities, providing greater choice and opportunity for students.”

The Concept Masterplan for the project outlines an overall vision for an integrated and interactive

tertiary education, business and Technology Park, community and recreational space and a Smart Hub. The four main areas proposed for the site include a university with integrated student accommodation for 1,500 units; a sports and recreational precinct with sports fields and pool/ gym complex; a central core including a Smart Hub with the library, administration functions and a hotel for short term accommodation; and a Business Park to integrate academia, research and commerce.

The whole site would

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be cleverly linked by pedestrian and cycle pathways, attractive landscaping and plenty of open green space.

Mayor Cr Eaton said the Concept Plan confirmed the site has the potential to be developed into a university precinct.

“The site has a footprint with the right gradients and is strategically located close to rail and road transport,” Cr Eaton said.

“Development would be limited to 14% of the entire site to reduce walking distances on campus and preserve large tracts of bushland.

“It will be an excellent use for this site.”

The Planning Proposal will ask for minor changes to the Wyong LEP 2013 to allow additional land uses, increased building heights and changed density controls.

The land is currently under the zones of SP2-Educational Establishment, B7Business Park and E2-Environmental Conservation.

Once a ‘Gateway’ Approval is granted, the Concept Masterplan for the Wyong Education and Business Precinct will be exhibited for public feedback for 28 days.

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Boarding house rejected in its present form he Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has rejected the development application for a 94 room, four-storey boarding house in Glen Rd, Ourimbah, in its present form.

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All JRPP members, including Wyong Council nominee Cr Lloyd Taylor, said they had concerns about the height and bulk of the building complying with the Character Test under the Affordable Housing Guidelines.

The JRPP’s Record of Deferral states that: “While the panel was supportive of the proposed use on the site, particular concerns were held regarding the proposed bulk and scale and impact on the character of the area, design and articulation, loss of some large trees and amenity considerations for future residents.”

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The JRPP has stipulated that a number of changes must be made before it would reconsider this development application including: the removal of the fourth storey; the addition of a recreation room on each level; the provision of more natural light into corridors; and a landscape report with emphasis on the retention of the three mature tallowwood trees on the

property.

The conditions demanded by Wyong Council planning staff for a plan of management for the boarding house along with a proper social impact assessment and a five metre set back on the northern boundary would also need to be included in the revised development application.

“This will necessitate a considerable redesign

of the project to accommodate the demands of the JRPP,” said Stop Glen Road Development Action Group chairman Mr Greg McGill.

“This can only be achieved by reducing the number of units or reducing the floor space of individual units.

“It will be interesting to see if the developer will still go ahead with

the boarding house after initial claims that it needed to be four storeys to be financially viable.

“We believe the JRPP’s decision is a victory for common sense.

“We were pleased that the JRPP members took on board our concerns and questioned the developer’s representative, Dr Katy Gregory, in detail on the issues we raised.

“While we were seeking to have the project totally rejected, we still see this result as a significant victory for the people of Ourimbah given that council staff had recommended it be approved.

“We will continue to oppose this boarding house development until all our concerns are adequately addressed,” said Mr McGill.

Dr Gregory, however, said the developers would continue to work with council on a design that satisfies the Panel

and meets the needs of the community as well.

“It’s quite frustrating for us because it was recommended for approval by council staff and supported by the Central Coast Design Panel.

“We’ve been through such a major redesign with advice from council in March this year and it’s frustrating to be knocked back on such a subjective issue,” she said.

The revised development application will go back to Wyong Council planning officers for evaluation and renotification to Ourimbah residents before being referred back to the JRPP at a date to be announced.

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Comment on major road works encouraged

inister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay and Minister for the Central Coast Rob Stokes are inviting the community to view updated concept designs for three key intersection upgrades at Enterprise Dr, Mingara Dr and Tumbi Rd on Wyong Rd.

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“Congestion at these intersections is heavy at peak travel times,” Minister Gay said.

“The three existing roundabouts will be replaced with traffic lights to improve flow, safety and cater for future traffic growth.

“The NSW Government has provided $7 million this financial

year to continue planning the upgrades with the designs now available on the Roads and Maritime website.

“Improvements to the intersection designs have been carried out after feedback was invited in August last year.

“The changes include improved access to the connecting local roads

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and overall traffic flow along Wyong Rd. “As part of the upgrade, a right turn movement will be installed from the Mingara Club complex for motorists currently using the Mingara Dr/ Wyong Rd roundabout to U-turn and travel south on Hansens Rd. “At the Tumbi Rd intersection, a left in

and left out traffic arrangement is proposed at Watson Ave and a new right turn from Wyong Rd into Watson Ave. “A bus only right turn will be installed at the traffic lights from Watson Ave into Wyong Rd to improve traffic flow for local and school bus routes during peak times.

“At the Enterprise Dr intersection, bus bays will be relocated closer to pedestrian facilities and the proposed shared pedestrian and cyclist path along Entrerprise

Dr will be extended to Hereford St to improve safety for all road users.”

Mr Stokes encouraged members of the community to have their say on the planned upgrades.

“It is vital we get your input so these road upgrades can best serve you and your communities”, Mr Stokes said.

Work to prepare the final concept design and environmental impact assessments for the three intersection upgrades is

now under way and is also to be displayed on the Roads and Maritime website later this year.

To complement the Wyong Rd upgrade, Roads and Maritime is in the final stages of planning an upgrade at the Wyong Rd and Pacific Highway intersection at Tuggerah, which involves replacing the roundabout with traffic lights.

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$12 million grant to Council

Rash NBN decision to create a “real digital divide” hree quarters of the region is scheduled to receive the compromised NBN broadband infrastructure and only one quarter, the world class full fibre infrastructure, following an announcement of the rollout by Communications Minister MrMalcolm Turnbull.

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Central Coast Broadband Alliance convenor Mr Dave Abrahams said the announcement came as a surprise, as trials had only just started and only five people had been included.

“Not nearly enough to make an informed decision,” said Mr Abrahams.

He said it would create a “real digital divide”.

“In December last year, 220 people, businesses and organisations wrote a constructive proposal to the Communications Minister Mr Turnbull asking him to maintain the rollout of the full fibre NBN to the premises solution that had already started.

“It was not a radical proposal, we asked simply for the existing

hard fought plans to be honoured.

“Sadly we never received a reply.

“On Friday (August 22) we collectively received our reply.

“In a media announcement, Mr Turnbull decided to drop the region’s original NBN fibre plans and instead replace the remaining fibre optic rollout with a watered down fibre to the street node solution.

“This announcement effectively means a divestment of approximately $200 million to the region and more sadly divides the region into haves and have nots.

“I’m somewhat surprised that there has been no comment from the leaders of the councils or other regional authorities

despite the fact that the Central Coast will lose a very significant economic and social advantage and soon will be dotted with hundreds of ugly street furniture installations.

“To me this is more city centric policy, where Sydney based managers write off the Central Coast as a cheap region worthy of second rate infrastructure investments.

“This has happened in the past in roads, transport and education and is now just about to happen in telecommunications.

“Very disappointing,” said Mr Abrahams.

Suburbs to be affected include Tuggerah, Wyong and Ourimbah.

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Set the children free protest in Gosford entral Coast residents rallied together outside the office of Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks on Monday, July 14, to protest the detainment of children in Australian immigration processing facilities.

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The group claims the Abbott Government’s support of such actions violates basic human rights.

For almost two hours, the office of Ms Wicks was transformed into the canvas of a peaceful protest.

Demonstrators stood should-to-shoulder in front of the office holding paper dolls and chanting “set the children free”.

Ms Wicks said the detention network was filled to the brim with thousands of people who arrived illegally by boat under Labor.

“The Government is providing the necessary care and support for people in our detention network and working swiftly to reduce the number of people in detention.

It is now more than 200 days since the last successful people smuggling venture arrived in Australia – reducing deaths at sea and the risks taken by those who attempt to make the treacherous journey by boat to Australia.

We’re saving lives at sea; we’re saving more than $2.5 billion of costs to the budget; and we’re reducing the number of people in

immigration detention – I note that the number of children in detention has reduced overall by more than 30% since the Coalition Government took office.

“The decision by Labor in government to take away the Coalition’s effective border protection policies led to more than 50,000 illegal arrivals, including more than 8,000 children and tragically more than 1,100 deaths at sea,” said Ms Wicks.

Amongst the crowd of peaceful protestors was Bez, a former Ethiopian orphan.

“I’m here today to inform and tell people about the imprisonment of children who are only five,” said Bez. “They’ve done nothing wrong but they’ve been imprisoned, and taken to detention for no apparent reason, only that they’re seeking asylum.

“They don’t deserve to be in prison.

“They deserve their freedom.”

Protester Mr Jack Lloyd said: “I just am appalled that there are refugee children being held in detention on Christmas Island.”

“This is absolutely not good for them and it’s a breach of human rights.”

There are currently around 1,038 children in detention facilities, something Gosford Anglican’s Father Rod Bower said he found inexcusable.

“They are showing signs of being abused, they’re not sleeping, they’re selfharming… and this is wrong,” he said.

“It’s immoral.

“It’s inhumane.”

For just under two hours, protesters continued to tack the paper dolls onto the windows of Ms Wicks’ office.

“It’s symbolic,” said protestor Ms Michelle McNicol who supplied the chain of dolls.

“I wanted to make one for each of the children detained wrongfully.”

Lloyd said: “This will give a clear message to the Australian government.”

“When the government does this, it does not do this in my name,” said Mr Lloyd.

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he transformation of the Gosford waterfront is set to start this month, according to the Minister for the Central Coast and Assistant Minister for Planning Mr Rob Stokes. the art home on Faunce St West, the commencement of works on the waterfront was an exciting step forward.

“The redevelopment of the former school site is central to the successful implementation of the Gosford Waterfront redevelopment plans and a key part of the progress towards revitalising the Central Coast economy,” Mr Holstein said.

The Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) is managing the disposal of the former school site.

Australian Demolition and Scrap Recovery Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to demolish the former school site, located on 1.5 hectares and bound

by Mann St, Georgiana Tce, Vaughan Ave and Baker St.

CCRDC executive manager Mr Greg South said the Corporation had been collaborating with the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) and Government Property NSW to ensure the best possible outcome for Gosford and the Central Coast region.

“It’s important that the redevelopment of this site proceeds in a timely manner,” said Mr South.

“Tender documents will be released in the very near future to facilitate and support new development opportunities,” Mr South said.

Demolition works are expected to be completed by the end of October 2014.

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Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes

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Gosford Public School demolition about to commence Minister Stokes said the community has been clear that the revitalisation of Gosford’s waterfront is a priority and they want to see action.

“This progress is great news and shows that the NSW Government is serious about taking the Central Coast region forward.

“We believe the Gosford waterfront redevelopment is a vital urban renewal initiative.

“It will be significant in shaping the future Gosford city centre, providing longterm improvement and employment to the area.”

Works will begin midAugust to clear the 20 Mann St site for redevelopment.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said that following the successful relocation of Gosford Public School to its new, state of

Hartcher and Michael Gallacher MLC, solicited and received donations from prohibited donors for use in the Liberal Party 2011 state election campaign, including in the seat of

Mr Tinkler, Darren Williams, David Sharpe, Mr McCloy and Mr Grugeon improperly sought to influence certain MPs by making donations during the 2011 state election campaign.

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entral Coast Grammar School celebrated the opening of its with nationally acclaimed artworks connect the they will feel uplifted and new Performing Arts Centre with an official opening function, local artist Neale Joseph facility to our coastal encouraged to express and are themselves creatively.” to create a series of landscape followed by a Variety Gala Performance, on Friday, August 15.

“Creative learners are confident learners and the performing arts offer a unique and dynamic platform for creativity and self-expression,” said Central Coast Grammar School Headmaster Mr Bill Low. “Our professional facility will allow us to build bridges to the broader arts community on the Coast and host large cultural events,” said Mr Low. The $10 million Performing Arts Centre, partially funded by

donations from the school and local community, features a 750 seat acoustically designed, tiered theatre; large stage; orchestra pit; sound and lighting box; foyers to seat 250 people restaurant style or accommodate 750 people - including an alfresco foyer; catering kitchen; seven learning spaces including a computer lab, a keyboard lab and a spacious drama studio; additional large orchestra rehearsal room, connected by a recording studio to a

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yong Council has reported a surplus of $5.8 million (before capital income) in its interim financial operating result for 2013/14.

The Q4 Business Report shows financial and non-financial performance progress as measured against the Strategic Plan for 20132017.

Capital works expenditure for the financial year was $73.4 million ($6 million more than 2012/13), including $9.7 million addressing

the infrastructure backlog using funds from the Special Rate Variation of 6.9% approved by IPART. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This is a great result.”

“It’s the second surplus after many years of operating deficits and I commend the staff on all their hard work.

“We have really

turned things around and it clearly shows our commitment to financial sustainability.

“We are addressing the infrastructure backlog, spending up big on capital works and really delivering for our community.”

Media statement, 27 Aug 2014 Wyong Council

yong Council will be donating more than $4000 in gardening equipment to local Landcare and Tidy Towns groups.

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There are 44 Landcare and five Tidy Towns groups registered in Wyong Shire who will benefit from this new equipment.

The gardening equipment being donated will add to the range of tools and replace items that are up for renewal such as brushcutters, blowers, a post hole digger, manual sprayers and a push mower.

Council’s Open Space and Recreation manager Mr Brett Sherar said when this opportunity came up it was only fitting we gave the equipment to these programs.

“We have more than 550 volunteers who dedicate their time to work with council to improve our local

environment.

“The groups manage vegetation, gardens and weeds and carry out other activities that demonstrate a general care and pride for our local environment,” Mr Sherar said.

Council received the equipment as part of a deal when they ordered the new All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) for the lifeguards.

“Our ATVs were up for renewal and when we placed the order there was an offer to receive free gardening equipment – so we decided to donate it all to our volunteers.

“Our Landcare groups will add the new equipment into their pool of items and will be able to book them out as

needed.

“Tidy Towns will work a bit differently.

“Even though only three of the five groups will be using the equipment, everyone will benefit as the donated equipment will free up funds in the budget to boost their programs,” Mr Sherar said.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was pleased the volunteers were receiving the equipment.

“Our Landcare and Tidy Towns groups play an important role in our Shire by improving local flora and fauna habitats as well as the look of our community.

“Volunteering isn’t just about giving up your free time for something you’re passionate about, it’s also a great opportunity to meet new people, make a positive difference and a great way to stay active and healthy,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

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Premier’s act of atonement for the Coast sought remier Mike Bairds’s ‘act of atonement’ has ignored the Central Coast, according to Labor spokesperson for The Entrance Mr David Mehan.

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“Whilst he has written to the people of Newcastle to apologise for the ‘reprehensible’ conduct of his Party and two of its politicians in that region, he hasn’t indicated whether he will be apologising to the people of the Central Coast,” said Mr Mehan.

“He has obtained the resignation of two of his Newcastle based politicians but is (apparently) content to allow his former Liberal Central Coast politicians to remain in parliament until the next state election.

“The Premier is (apparently) content to allow four of the five Central Coast based state

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“Progress with local infrastructure has stalled or stopped altogether.

“In my own electorate of The Entrance, no new work has occurred on the Pacific Highway in the last four years and none is scheduled for the next

four.

“Mr Baird needs to apologise to the Central Coast and he needs to secure the resignation of those MPs who are tainted by ICAC so that the Central Coast can elect representatives to argue its case once more,” said Mr Mehan.

Media release, 17 Aug 2014 David Mehan, Labor spokesperson for The Entrance

Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 29, 2014 - P7

Urban Development to be added as a purpose on trust reserves

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This annual awards program provides an opportunity for communities to showcase their commitment to their community and be recognised state-wide.

The Tuggerah Lake Reserve, known as Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy, is a 155 hectare strategically placed open space land situated in close proximity to both Tuggerah and Wyong regional centres.

The Reserve is predominantly cleared land that for the longest, and most recent, term was used for dairying.

The Reserve has been the subject of much debate and negotiations amongst the past owners and their attempts to sell the site for development, community groups who have fought to save the site

from development, and numerous government departments who have been involved throughout the process, which lasted over several years.

The Reserve was gazetted as Crown land for coastal environmental protection and public recreation in June 2001.

Since then, the volunteer committee have been busy upgrading and maintaining Trust facilities including completing 2,500 metres of disabled walking paths, completion of the hard surface for car parking and fencing of the heritage silos, maintenance of heritage buildings and volunteer work areas.

The Trust volunteers have worked over 4,000 hours on land management, fencing,

bush regeneration, plant propagation and planting and over 9,000 hours on construction, building renovation, landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Trust volunteers have also spent over 4,000 hours on site management, administration and planning over the past year.

This year the winner of the Crown Land Crown Reserve Trust – Community Managers Award will win $5,000 provide by the Commonwealth Bank.

Winners will be announced at a Gala Presentation to be held at the Wagga Wagga RSL on Saturday, November 1.

Media release, 20 Aug 2014 Erika Hanratty, NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards

Central Coast n moves to improve community use along the Long Jetty foreshore, Wyong Council has resolved to apply to Crown Lands to add the purpose of Urban Development to Tuggerah Lake Public Recreation Reserve Trust and Long Jetty Recreation Reserve Trust for Public Recreation.

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Council has plans for the old Sailing Club site which was demolished and remediated by Crown Lands and was handed over to council to manage in May as part of the Tuggerah Lake Crown Reserve.

The additional use of Urban Development allows for commercial, environmental or community use in an urban location.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “The Long Jetty foreshore area has great

tourism and commercial potential.”

“We are asking for this change so we can make better use of this area for the community.”

Media statement, 27 Aug 2014 Wyong Council

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Brick walls, sheds and colorbond fences provide grafďŹ ti vandals with a at canvas to display their tags and other markings which is why private property is often targeted.

Council cannot remove grafďŹ ti on private property, but council’s community development worker Ms Shari Young said council works with the community on this

important issue and has now produced two instructional videos for residents to show them how easy it is to use the kits. “We want residents to understand that if grafďŹ ti is removed quickly from their property they are much less likely to be targeted again,â€? said Ms Young. “There are two videos – one on how to remove grafďŹ ti from colorbond fences and one for brick walls, as these are the two most popular surfaces for vandals,â€? said Ms Young.

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GrafďŹ ti removal kits can be picked up for free from council’s Civic Centre and libraries.

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One of the ways council is doing this is by implementing a number of improvements to the Gross Pollutants Traps (GPT) across the Shire.

Council’s acting director of Infrastructure and Operations Mr Andrew Pearce, said GPTs are designed to stop stormwater pollutants such as litter, garden waste and sediment entering the lakes. “We have recently built a large deector style GPT within the stormwater drainage system next to the Lions Park at Long Jetty, as well as upgrading three existing devices at Killarney Vale,â€? Mr Pearce said.

Other similar style GPTs have also been installed in the larger stormwater catchments at Bateau Bay, Lake Haven and Charmhaven. “We believe this series of deector trap GPTs work well and we are looking at building six more this ďŹ nancial year in a similar style at Berkeley Vale, Canton Beach, San Remo, Gwandalan and two at Budgewoi. “As well as building these new GPTs, we are also upgrading a number of other existing ones around the Shire,â€? Mr

Pearce added. “Building these long term assets is only part of the solution, regularly cleaning them will be part of an on ongoing maintenance program. “Last ďŹ nancial year we pulled out more than 660 tonnes of debris from GPTs across the Shire – or more than 66 large truckloads,â€? Mr Pearce said.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the GPT upgrades were an essential component of protecting the lakes system. “We are committing more than $2 million this ďŹ nancial year to the construction of stormwater quality improvement works around the Shire. “The lakes are actually owned by the State Government, but it continually falls to local councils to pick up this responsibility because of the importance to our residents and tourism generally. “A gross pollutant trap may not seem too exciting but they are doing a great job keeping the lakes looking great,â€? mayor Cr Eaton said.

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San Remo teenager charged over road rage man has been charged with predatory driving following an alleged road rage incident on the Central Coast on Thursday, August 14.

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Police have been told the incident began at about 6:50pm when a man driving a Suzuki Alto was allegedly tailgated by a Ford Laser sedan for 20 minutes in the Mardi and Yarramalong areas.

The Alto driver, a 28-year-old man from Lake Munmorah, drove to Wyong Police Station but when approached by a passenger from the other vehicle drove away.

Police will allege the 18-year-old sedan driver has rammed the

rear of the Alto near the Cutler Dr intersection at Watanobbi, then again along the Pacific Highway at Wyong.

The Alto was forced off the road and rolled several times.

The driver was then chased from the crash scene and allegedly punched in the head.

A witness intervened and held the younger man until police arrived and

arrested him.

The teenager, from San Remo, has been charged with predatory driving, assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

He was granted conditional bail to appear in Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, September 10.

The older man was taken to Wyong Hospital where he was treated for bruising before being released.

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Armed robbery in Wyong olice are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Wyong on Friday, August 22.

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Two men entered a bottle shop at around 6:40pm and threatened the male employee with a handgun, demanding cash.

After taking money from the register, one of the men took a bottle of spirits and a six-pack of cans, before both men fled the scene in a white VS Holden Commodore sedan.

The vehicle was last seen westbound on Murrawal Ave. No one was injured during the robbery.

Police attended and established a crime scene,

which was examined by specialist forensic officers.

Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

They would like to speak with two men who they believe can assist with inquiries.

The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early 20s, about 175cm tall, with a slim build and blonde hair.

At the time, he was

Drug related arrests in Watanobbi and Jilliby wo men have been charged with a number of offences after police seized drugs and a firearm during three search warrants in the Tuggerah Lakes area on Wednesday, August 13.

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Strike Force Wesul was formed by police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command in June this year to investigate drug supply in the region.

As a result of inquiries, police executed three simultaneous search warrants at two addresses in Watanobbi and one at Jilliby.

It’s alleged that at the properties, officers found and seized a pistol, steroids, and prohibited drugs including methylamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), and cannabis.

A 28-year-old man was arrested at a Watanobbi address, while a 36-yearold man was arrested at the Jilliby address.

threaten to kill and two counts of using a carriage service to threaten serious harm.

He was refused bail and appeared before Wyong Local Court on Thursday, August 14.

The older man was charged with six counts of supplying a prohibited drug, possessing a prohibited drug, cultivating a prohibited plant and possessing a prescribed restricted substance (steroids).

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, September 3.

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.

The younger man was charged with 12 counts of supplying a prohibited drug, possessing a prohibited drug, possessing an unauthorised firearm, not keeping firearm safely, two counts of using a carriage service to

wearing a light blue hooded jumper, a blue and white bandana covering his face, and black gloves.

The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early 30s, about 190cm tall, with a slim build, dark-coloured hair and an unkempt beard.

At the time he was wearing a dark grey coloured jumper and dark coloured pants.

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Distance ‘learning hub’ opened at community centre Sydney Distance Education High School has opened its first “learning hub” at the Peninsula Community Centre, with the initiative launched at an open day held on Tuesday, July 22.

The hub will offer a flexible distance education program combining the distance education with face to face support every Tuesday at the Centre.

Mr Andrew Tuck said: “We are very excited to offer this unique blended distance education program on the Coast which will provide pathways for students from all walks of life.”

“This initiative will provide opportunities for Sydney Distance Education High School students to engage with their teachers, their peers and their learning on a regular basis, without having to travel long distances,” said Mr Andrew Tuck, who organisation Coast Community Connections will host the program.

“The hub at the Peninsula Community Centre aims to complement the Sydney Distance Education High School program with

unique personalised support, yet also offer students the opportunity to meet specific teachers and access other beneficial services provided

by Coast Community Connections,” said Mr Tuck.

The Sydney Distance Education High School Central Coast learning hub will operate at the Centre between 9am and 3:30pm each Tuesday of the school term.

A morning session will run from 9am to 12pm and an afternoon session from 12:30pm to 3pm.

“We are the only outreach school venue for Sydney Distance Education High School,” said Mr Tuck.

The school offers courses for full-time and part-time students, including students with medical conditions and those with significant support needs.

In addition, the Sydney Distance Education High School distance education program accommodates students studying single courses which they are not able to access through their home school.

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Elsie Mills’ mother, Clarice Hall, settled with her family in the Gosford area in early 1900 and married Digger Wroe, a sailor in the First World War who had come from Swansea, Wales.

They moved to Kibble Park Estate and lived in a cottage owned

by James Kibble in William St, where their three children William, Elsie and Phyllis were born.

From there, Elsie married Laurie Mills and they moved to a barber shop at Tempe before returning to Gosford some years later to establish a barber shop in the Imperial Arcade.

This shop was then sold to Mr Mills’s apprentices, Ray Hurley and Glen Aredale, and they

relocated to a shop on Victoria St in East Gosford.

Laurie and Elsie Mills also managed the Erina Dr In Cafeteria for a short period of time.

After Laurie died, Elsie established the East Gosford Post Office and handcraft store and traded there for many years.

“I established the post office and handcraft store from nothing while at the same time raising my four children who lived with me above the post office.

“I was very involved with the Chamber of Commerce, as I established the non-official Post Office Association and the East Gosford Inner Wheel Club,” said Ms Mills.

Elsie then moved to Woy Woy, to join Tom Hockey, a commercial artist who had retired from his business in Sydney to move to the Central Coast.

Mr Hockey took up fine art and

designed for Neil Productions, who designed souvenir goods of birds, animals and Aboriginal art.

The souvenir goods are currently being sold globally and the designs were recently sold for forfeited royalties.

Elsie then established Lady Anne Handcrafts at the Peninsula Plaza in Woy Woy along with her daughter Leonie Ree, who owned Leonie’s Boutique at Peninsula Plaza before it was burnt down.

Lady Anne Handcrafts was relocated to the corner of George and Victoria Sts and then to Deep Water Plaza.

Tom Hockey died in 2010 and a collection of his paintings were donated and are being sold by the East Gosford Inner Wheel Club.

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Chamber criticises ‘public art’ projects Gosford Council should review its support for “public art” projects such as the graffiti-style mural recently completed in Woy Woy, according to the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

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“Funded by the State Government, we believe the public art sends a mixed message and does little to counter illegal graffiti,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales..

“It in fact gives the impression that we have a much larger problem than previously existed.”

Mr Wales said the best response to graffiti was to remove it quickly, combined with public education campaigns.

“In recent months we have seen an increase in the number of graffiti attacks but not the rapid removal of the graffiti works as has happened in the past,” he said.

“It is our view that a fresh approach and fresh anti-graffiti

campaign is needed to combat this increasing problem.

“The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is concerned at the rising incidences of graffiti attacks not only in our town centres but also residential areas and local industrial estates,” he said.

“Due to the rising graffiti rate, the Chamber is calling on Gosford City Council to review its current policies and antigraffiti programs and look at other successful programs such as Great Lakes Council who promote ‘The Graffiti Buster’.

“The Graffiti Buster has been operating successfully in the Great Lakes district for over 10 years which has largely attributed to the areas low graffiti incident rate.

“It’s these sort of successful campaigns that we should be emulating in order to attack the problem,” said Mr Wales.

Media release, 28 Jul 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

A mural in Woy Woy painted by the Gosford Graffiti Art Project in an effort to prevent graffiti

Information session on boating plan A community information session on the draft Regional Boating Plan for the Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters region will be held at Ettalong Diggers Club on Wednesday, August 20, from 6pm.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the community would be able to have its say on the plan which is now available for public comment.

The draft plan gives funding priority to projects designed to keep the waterways safe and

accessible for everyone to enjoy.

Mr Holstein said earlier this year, the Maritime Management Centre in Transport for NSW, together with Roads and Maritime Services, kicked off a major review of all existing boating infrastructure, facilities and safety measures for major boating regions in NSW, including the Hawkesbury and Brisbane Waters region.

“The first stage of work involved some initial consultation with council and other stakeholders to get an understanding of the key boating issues in the region,” Mr Holstein said.

“The opinion of everyday boaters, local sporting organisations and other local groups were also sought through an online survey.

“Thanks to the invaluable feedback that was received, we have produced a draft Regional Boating Plan for Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters and are now calling for feedback on this draft plan before it’s finalised,” Mr Holstein said.

Mr Holstein said this second round of consultation would help identify key projects that would deliver the greatest benefit to boating in the Hawkesbury and

Brisbane Waters region.

“We want to deliver some vital boating infrastructure to the Hawkesbury and Brisbane Waters region that will benefit boaters into the future but in order for us to do that, we want to hear the views of the people who use these waterways the most,” Mr Holstein said.

“We encourage all interested parties to come along to our information session and have their say.”

Mr Holstein said people could still provide feedback even if they were not able to attend the session.

“The draft Regional Boating Plan for the Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters region is available at www. transport.nsw.gov.au/mmc and people can also email their thoughts to mmc@transport. nsw.gov.au until August 31,” he said.

The final Regional Boating Plan for Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Brisbane Waters will be released later this year.

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Gosford Council will consider a development application for a mixed use three-storey development on the corner of West St and Rickard St, Umina, at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 26.

It was deferred from the August 12 meeting pending a site inspection by councillors.

The application for the development, valued at around $1.6 million, includes commercial units, car parking, an 88 place childcare centre and residential apartments.

The proposal would require the demolition of the existing dwelling and commercial car yard.

The development site comprises both commercial and residential zoned land.

According to the report to council by the department of governance and planning, the building has been designed so that most of the enclosed floor area was situated on the commercial zoned part of the site, providing a “low impact development interface” with the existing adjoining residential development.

“As a result, strict compliance with the applicable development standards of the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance relating to floor space ratio is not achieved and the applicant has sought variation to the applicable floor space ratio control under the provisions of SEPP 1 – Development Standards.”

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residents in the 2(b) residential zone in Rickard St including overshadowing impact, visual bulk, height and scale, loss of privacy and potential noise impact and internal impacts.

Council staff considered the impacts to be “within reasonable

limits”.

The provision of car parking on site was also non-compliant with a shortfall of 12 spaces.

“Such deficiencies may be catered for within council’s public facility, subject to monetary contribution,” according to the

staff report.

Sixteen submissions were received in response to the application detailing concerns including with overshadowing, loss of privacy, floor space ratio, waste management, asbestos removal, waste storage, traffic

impact, zone interface design, building bulk and scale; impact on street and pedestrians, noise impact, setback, air quality, onsite parking and height.

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Chamber opposes traffic lights in Umina The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called for a review of the decision

by Gosford Council to install traffic lights at the intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Wellington St. Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “The existing roundabout works very efficiently and the decision by

council to spend $455,000 on a new signalised intersection is quite baffling.

“Although the traffic lights will be paid for through a new Contribution Plan for the Umina Beach town centre, the Chamber would prefer to see those funds spent on civic improvements such as footpath upgrading or the development of the new civic square.

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“Our concern is that a new signalised intersection would cause extensive queuing towards the West St roundabout and create problems at the Osborne Ave intersection.

“Elimination of the existing roundabout would also prevent north bound traffic being able to return along Ocean Beach Rd to access McDonalds which is already prevented

from undertaking a right hand movement due to the central median strip.

“This was a condition of consent imposed by council.

“We understand that the Umina Beach Transport Management Strategy seeks to plan for the future but the Chamber is questioning the necessity for significant expenditure on traffic facilities that would appear to be

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unwarranted.

“The Chamber is a big subscriber to the adage ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ so let’s not radically change the dynamics of a town centre that has grown very successfully without the need for traffic lights,” said Mr Wales.

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Nominations close soon

Coast business awards held

ominations for the 2014 Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber’s 19th Annual Business Awards close on Friday, September 5.

N Triple crown winners, Servers Australia Pty Ltd, at the Annual Central Coast Business Excellence Awards

he fourth Annual Central Coast Business Excellence Awards were held at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal on Saturday, August 16, with Tuggerah based IT specialists, Servers Australia, taking out the triple crown.

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The Awards had guests donning a pair of sunglasses as they entered the Grand Ballroom with entry conditional on the wearing of the sunnies as the venue had been transformed into a thick white haze sliced by bright lights befitting the theme of Think Bright Shining Lights One Night.

A video message from Prime Minister Mr Tony Abbott opened the Awards evening and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes

gave the keynote address.

Awards director Mr Kerry Ruffels said: “We had a brilliant night, some truly outstanding finalists and winners and the atmosphere created was full of anticipation and genuine excitement.”

Servers Australia was awarded the prestigious title of Business of the Year as well as Excellence in Business [20 plus full time employees] and CEO Jared Hirst won the hotly contested Young Entrepreneur Award.

He was not the only one

to enjoy multiple success with Steinbok Schnapps taking out Excellence in Small Business and Excellence in Innovation.

Treehouse Creative, who won Excellence in Business Ethics, joined them as owner Jason van Genderen won the coveted Business Leader Award.”

Life Time Achievement was awarded to Harvey World Travel Erina’s Maxeine McKeon, the second person to receive this Award.

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won a special award for his Contribution to Creative Industries, Alison Cook won Young Business Executive and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce took out Local Chamber of the Year.

Crowne Plaza Terrigal won Excellence in Sustainability introducing new systems and undertaking energy audits that see it saving tens of thousands of dollars and Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing won the coveted Employer of Choice Award.

Mr Ruffels said: “Our independent judging panel found this year to be the toughest yet with some great competition amongst a very diverse group of businesses.”

Award winners now become automatic finalists in the state-wide NSW Business Chamber Awards to be held in November.

The irrepressible and laconic Adam Harvey who had guests in raptures and singing along with him entertained guests.

Seventeen-year-old Alicia Brock stunned the audience with a beautiful performance and Joe Coffee proved he was a class act.

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The Awards ceremony will be held at Halekulani Bowling Club on Saturday, September 27.

Chamber president Ms 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.”

Other winners included Kyana Maquire

from Masseys Black Belt Academy who walked away with the Young Entrepreneur Award for positive contribution made to business by young professionals.

Nominations are open for a number of categories including: Business Leader [35+years], Young Entrepreneur [18-35years], and Young Achiever [18-35years].

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Local franchises are the best in NSW pool and spa store in Charmhaven has

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been recognised for excellence at the 2014 Swimart Awards held in Malaysia recently.

The Swimart Charmhaven team received a number of prestigious accolades, bagging three awards for Australasian Best Sales Growth Franchise, NSW Best Sales Growth Franchise and NSW Franchisee of the Year.

Andrew and Hollie Morton from Swimart Charmhaven said they were humbled to win, and that they took a more hands-on approach to the business this year.

“Hard work and more hard work together with staff incentives and rewards were our secret ingredients,” said Mr Morton.

The Green Point Swimart store was also recognised, receiving NSW Retailer of the Year and NSW Marketer of the Year.

Swimart’s Australasian manager Mr Chris

Fitzmaurice said the awards won by Green Point and Charmhaven “are a testament to the gold plate standard that they both set”.

In an effort to promote best practice across all areas of the business, each year Swimart monitors the franchised stores and supports them to reach their full potential.

“The friendly rivalry between stores encourages them to keep stretching and improving their service offerings and customer relations, which ultimately benefits customers,” said Mr Fitzmaurice.

“We then recognise and reward the most outstanding stores in our annual Swimart Awards,” he said.

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Asbestos risks at Ausgrid depot being assessed

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usgrid has spoken out against claims that it failed to immediately inform staff about an asbestos exposure risk assessment at its Noraville depot, saying they are completely untrue.

According to an Ausgrid spokesperson, a safety alert was issued to staff on Friday, August 15, after preliminary test results from the Noraville warehouse were received. “The building is constructed of asbestos cement sheet walls and corrugated asbestos rooďŹ ng,â€? said the spokesperson. “An audit of the site in 2012 found the materials were in good

condition, while air monitoring results found no detectable levels of airborne asbestos. “When concerns were raised this month about the potential for asbestos exposure from dust on storage boxes being moved from Noraville to a new depot at Ourimbah, Ausgrid immediately engaged an independent expert to carry out tests. “Air monitoring performed (in the week of

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August 11) again found no detectable levels of airborne asbestos. “Six dust samples were also collected at the warehouse, and preliminary test results indicate a single asbestos ďŹ bre bundle was on one of these samples. “As a result, we are undertaking further testing at both the Noraville and Ourimbah depots to rule out any risk to our staff. “They’ve been advised to take precautionary measures until these test results are known. “The safety of our workers and the community is Ausgrid’s number one priority,â€? said the spokesperson.

Asbestos was commonly used in construction of buildings and for insulation throughout electricity networks until the 1990s. “Ausgrid has a comprehensive asbestos management plan in place to manage any risks, and, for more than a decade, has been working to identify the exact location of asbestos around the network and to safely remove it,� said the spokesperson.

Media release, 19 Aug 2014 Ausgrid Media Unit

Health

Mission to help Tibetan refugees he Entrance local Cassandra Jenkins is raising money to take part in a volunteer mission to provide dental aid to children in remote Tibetan refugee camps located within the Himalaya region.

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Cassandra is a full-time dental hygienist at Avoca Beach Dental.

She completed the Bachelor of Oral Health degree through the University of Newcastle and graduated in 2011.

Cassandra’s interest in dentistry began when she was just 14 years of age, where she made weekly visits to her local dentist simply to watch and observe.

This was the beginning of Cassandra’s growing enthusiasm and passion for all things teeth.

Her expedition in October will be the second of trips, having spent time in Nepal in October last year with the internationally renowned Global Dental Expeditions. “I was fortunate to go to Nepal last year as one of three hygienists, along with 12 dentists,â€? said Cassandra. “It was an international team and provided a fabulous opportunity not only to facilitate dental hygiene and dentistry, but to liaise with team members from all over the world. “This year we will also be working in two Buddhist Monasteries where they have boarding schools attached for young aspiring Buddhist nuns and monks. “We will be providing toothbrushes and toothpaste, performing cleaning and uoride applications and education sessions showing children in the refugee camps how to brush their teeth.

Cassandra Jenkins on her trip to Nepal

“The dentist accompanying me on the mission will be performing ďŹ llings and simple extractions. “The education component is an incredibly important gift for these children, as we can do as many ďŹ llings as possible during our visit, but if the children don’t have the vital knowledge of how to keep their teeth clean, these problems will continue to occur,â€? said Cassandra.

Cassandra will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, September 20, at Avoca Beach Surf Club.

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Wolves will entertain the crowd, along with local singer/songwriter Joe Kalou and a light supper is included with the ticket price. “All are welcome to come along for a relaxed night of entertainment and support my mission,� said Cassandra. “I think it is a great opportunity to put a smile on the faces of kids who would not normally have an opportunity to access dental care and hygiene,� she said.

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GATHERING OF THE CLANS All things Scottish at Norah Head Some of the strongman events this he 18th Annual Gathering of the Clans will be held this year at year include the 56lbs Weight for Norah Head Sports Ground on Saturday, September 6.

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Gathering of the Clans event manager Ms Julie Smith said: “The gathering aims to bring the Scottish community to the Central Coast and showcase all of the local Scottish clans.”

Highland Dance Australasian champion and co-ordinator of the Inaugural Scottish National Dancing Titles Doug McFarland said: “There will be live entertainment, including pipe band performances, highland dancing, and medieval displays.”

“There will also be craft stalls showcasing Scottish and local handicrafts and activities for the kiddies with food and drinks available at the oval.”

The Parade of the Tartans will commence at 9:45am at Lawson Lane.

“The Pipe bands will march into Soldier’s Point Dr, continuing into Maitland Rd and then through the Clans Castle Façade into the arena where a Mass Pipe Band Display will open the day’s celebrations,” said Mr McFarland.

This year’s feature band is the Lithgow Highland Pipe Band, winner of the 2013 Gathering of the Clans Traditional Band.

The band began in 1913 with a small group of Scottish immigrants who joined together to play their music.

Last year saw the band celebrate their Centenary.

The other pipe bands involved in the parade will perform individually throughout the day in the Clans Pipe Band Competition.

“We have 11 pipe bands doing displays this year,” said Ms Smith.

“We haven’t had that many in the past.”

The first Gathering of the Clans was held in 1996.

“Over the years, the Scottish flavours and sounds have evolved into the one day festival,” said Ms Smith.

“We have revamped some of the old traditional customs and now present them in a modern theme.

“The gathering has gone very well over the past years.

“It has grown from something really small, for each year we seem to add a new dimension of something Scottish,” she said.

This year, the gathering is introducing the Inaugural Scottish National Dancing Titles.

Hosted by Mr McFarland and Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc, the titles will seek the dancers best depicting the spirit of Scottish National Dancing.

“Similar to Highland Dancing, the dances depict a traditional story,” said Mr McFarland.

“The titles will see 50 dancers across several levels and ages compete against one another, with each competitor showcasing their skills, athleticism, elegance and carriage as they present a number of traditional dances.

“Dances such as the Scottish Lilt, Flora McDonalds Fancy, Blue Bonnets, Village Maid, Earl of Erroll, Barracks Johnnie, Highland Laddie, Scottish version of the Irish Jig and the Sailors Hornpipe will be featured in the day of dance, as well as some innovative choreography.”

Another highlight of the day’s program will be the Highland Games, coordinated by Highland Muscle.

“These traditional Highland Games were originally designed to put young Scottish men through strength challenges as a way of choosing the fittest men for combat,” said Mr McFarland.

Now in its fourth year, this event will see male and female professional athletes competing; however Mr McFarland said there would also be an opportunity for spectators to show how strong they are.

Distance, the 56lbs for Height, the Caber Toss, the Stone Carry up to a weight of 150kg, the 260kg Timber Frame carry over 30 metres, and the Clans Log Wrestle, an event unique to this competition.

Danelaw Medieval Re-enactment Group and Medieval Fight Club will also be joining the celebrations on the day.

“They will be there with their Medieval Combat Displays and the Little Knights School teaching the kiddies what it was like to be a knight in days of olde,” said Mr McFarland.

However, the heart and soul of the Gathering of the Clans are the clans themselves.

Ms Smith said: “The Clan stalls represent quite a few Scottish names, such as the Buchanan’s and the McCrae’s.”

“There are 10 different clans that will be there this year, as well as Scottish House, that represents all of the smaller clans that may not have a representative on the Central Coast.”

Clans will bring their tartans, language, artefacts and customs, as well as their knowledge of Scotland’s history to the gathering.

Those of Scottish or Celtic descent are encouraged to join in the festivities and further explore and celebrate their heritage.

Ms Smith said that success of the festival would not be possible without the passion of Toukley resident Ms Kathy Marvel.

“Kathy is our matriarch and her love of all things Scottish has made this a much loved and treasured festival.

“She has been involved right from the first day of the first gathering, and without her, the Scottish festival would not be going on as it is now.”

Madeline Parker, 28 Aug 2014 Interviewee: Julie Smith Website, Gathering of the Clans

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ne of the competitions to be held at the Gathering of the Clans this year is the Traditional Highland Games.

Gathering of the Clans event manager Ms Julie Smith said: “Traditional Highland games date back to 2000BC and were used by the clan’s chieftain who would put young men through strength challenges as a means of choosing the fittest men for guards and fighting.”

“The day would also involve dancers and pipers who would entertain the many clans’ folk.”

This is the fourth year the Games will be staged at the Gathering of the Clans, and will see both male and female professional athletes compete in events such as the caber toss,

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rock carry, log wrestle, weight over bar and the frame carry.

“Most of our competitors have competed in Scotland over the last few years and are regarded as first class competitors there.

“Lee Mitchell has been the Caber Toss champion at Bundanoon for the last eight years and there does not appear to be anyone who can beat him.

“All of the athletes would love the take that achievement from him, and we may see that happen at this year’s games.”

Ms Smith said that the ladies are also fierce competitors.

“Last year they put on some

mighty achievements to take our medals and prizes on the day.

“They love to have the spectators cheering them on and it seems to make them throw everything further than they have ever thrown before.”

Spectator involvement is welcomed throughout the day.

“If you think that you can do what our athletes do then have your muscles toned and ready for when you are asked to come up and have a go,” said Ms Smith.

“You never know, you may just beat them.”

Email, 25 Aug 2014 Julie Smith, Gathering of the Clans

Gate Opens and all market stalls will be operational Parade of Tartans kicks off in Soldiers Point Drive.

Mass Bands Display at Arena 1 in front of Castle Official Welcome by Mayor Eaton National Anthems and Scottish & Australian Flags are raised Official Opening by our Chieftain Mr. David Harris Followed by Tartan Blessing, Clan Roll call and Mass Band Departs Gosford Scottish Dancers Lithgow Highland Pipe Band, Drum Major - Ray Burgess Sutherland &St George Pipe Band, Pipe Major - Max Clarke Danelaw Medieval Display United Mine Workers Pipe Band, Drum Major – Simon Adams Hornsby RSL Pipe Band Drum, Major - Bria n Thompson NSW Police Pipe Band Cessnock City RSL Pipes & Drums, Drum Major - Ron Watkins Highland Games Caber Toss City of Newcastle RSL Pipe Band, Drum Major - David Harvey Danelaw Medieval Display City of Maitland Pipes & Drums, Drum Major John Duncan Ingleburn RSL & Campbelltown Pipes & Drums The Hills District Pipe Band, Pipe Major - John Post Castle Hill District Pipe Band, Drum Major – Alex Todd Presentation of Highland Games Trophies.

Presentation of Inaugural Scottish National Dancing Titles Closing Ceremony and Mass Band Display

Arena 2 Highland Games all day – Frame Carry, Rock Carry, Caber Toss and more Highland Fling Stage Central Coast Highland Dancing Presents “The Inaugural Scottish National Dancing Titles”

Education

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Liam wins Australian Student Prize

Public Education Award recipients

atcham resident and former Gosford High student Liam Hayes has been named as a winner of the Australian Student Prize.

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Liam is one of the top 500 senior secondary school students across the country to have taken home prizes valued at $2,000 each.

The Australian Student Prize recognises academic excellence and achievement of students in senior secondary years, with this year’s winners being rewarded for their work during the 2013 school year.

“These awards are an ideal way to recognise the wonderful work that senior school students do, and I’m delighted that we have a winner based here in Dobell,” said Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara.

“I’m sure I speak for the entire Dobell community when I offer my warmest congratulations to Liam.

“These awards are particularly important as they recognise students

hree members of the Budgewoi Public School community were recognised at the Central Coast Public Education Awards held at Northlakes High School on Tuesday, August 12.

T who work hard and perform at their very best at a time when they are making crucial decisions about their next move into the workforce or further study.

Minister for Education the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said the awards highlight the Government’s commitment to giving Australian students the best possible education.

“If our young people

are to compete and succeed in the globalised new jobs economy we need to ensure they have the best education possible,” Mr Pyne said.

Nominees for the Australian Student Prize are put forward by state and territory curriculum, assessment and certification authorities.

Media release, 25 Aug 2014 Luke Nayna, office of Karen McNamara

School supporters recognised wo members of the Wyong Creek Public School community were awarded Central Coast Public Education Appreciation Awards on Tuesday, August 12, at a ceremony held at Northlakes High School.

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Tracey Smith was awarded for outstanding commitment and dedication in her role as president of the Wyong

Creek Public School P and C Association.

Loraine Hoddinott was awarded for demonstrating a long

term commitment to young readers at Wyong Creek Public School.

“A massive thank you and congratulations,” said Wyong Creek Public School principal Mr David Ireland.

“It is wonderful that we get to recognise two incredible supporters of our school.”

Newsletter, 13 Aug 2014 David Ireland, Wyong Creek Public School

Budgewoi Public School principal Ms Kerry Moore said the awards were given to people who had supported the school community.

“Our award winners were Cheryl Burgess for 25 years of dedicated service as canteen supervisor, Carolyn

Richardson for being an outstanding P and C treasurer and administrator of the student welfare worker program and Jeanette Small for her caring commitment to the students and staff at Budgewoi Public School.

“Three of our fabulous

students Brooklyn, Sarah and Conor did an outstanding job as cohosts of the event reading out the awards and were stand-outs,” said Ms Moore.

Newsletter, 18 Aug 2014 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

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s exams approach, local Year 12 students can get a helping hand from Wyong Council’s Library Service with online resources and a workshop on how to ace the exams.

The workshop will be run by expert HSC tutor Mr Rowan Kunz who has extensive experience in helping students navigate the last month prior to final exams and providing them with a proven plan to increase their marks.

Council’s children services librarian Ms Jo Potter said the workshop, which will be held on Wednesday, September 3, at Tuggerah Library would serve as a useful tool for students in the lead-up to the exam and provide valuable study support when they need it most.

“Completing school and the HSC is a huge milestone in a young person’s life and can be daunting if you aren’t

prepared,” said Ms Potter.

“There can be a lot of pressure placed on students to study for, and then get through, these exams successfully and for parents, the pressure can be just as intense as for the students.

Students will learn how to: organise and prioritise their study; review their trial HSC results and improve on them; boost memory retention; and reduce stress in the leadup to exams.

Council also has a selection of items to help Year 12 students with their final assessments and assist with preparation of final exams.

“We understand the stress that the HSC puts on students and parents,

so we’ve created a guide to help students find texts relating to the English theme ‘Belonging’ as well as a list of useful websites,” Ms Potter said.

“For legal studies, each library has a legal tool kit with easy to read guides about legal matters, while Tuggerah and Lake Haven Libraries have previous Personal Interest Projects to view.”

Council also has a free online tutoring service that allows students to obtain homework help from trained professionals each weekday.

Library membership is free to residents and those who work in the Shire.

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Public Education Awards ceremony at Northlakes

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Education

Student Voice Project forum held

orthlakes High School hosted the Central Coast Public Education Awards ceremony on Tuesday, August 12.

Members of the school communities of every primary and high school on the Central Coast were recognised for achievements.

Northlakes High School principal Ms Merrilyn Rowley said she had “fantastic staff” who helped pull it all together.

“Ms Fiona Kennedy, head teacher welfare, helped oversee the organisation, our creative and performing arts staff, Mr Marshall Wilkinson, Ms Tina Koteczky and Ms Clair Brimbecom oversaw our performers and the organisation of the hall.

“Our P and C bought the new (huge) fan for the hall; thank you especially to Angela Bambey, Jackie Bryant and Michelle Whitehead.

“Our hospitality team of Dale De Waal, Gerry O’Mahoney, Chantelle Drummond, Jo Jager and Tracey Viles catered for over 400 guests with 4,000 separate items of food.

“My general assistants, Mr Peter Reed and Mr Ray Bulger, have worked solidly for a month, including on weekends, to paint, clean, fix and install things.

“The school’s cleaners also put in extra time to

ensure the hall was ready for such an event.

“I am highly grateful to you all,” said Ms Rowley.

Northlakes High School also had three staff members recognised at the event; Ms Simone Byrnes, Ms Tina Koteczky and Ms Petronella (Ruth) Schofield.

Ms Rowley said Ms Byrnes was a long standing member of staff who is “extraordinarily competent in all areas of welfare”.

“Simone has been responsible for the wider range of programs in the school to support our 140 Aboriginal students; she has also relieved as deputy principal,” said Ms Rowley.

“Tina Koteczky has brought dance to a very high level in this school.

“She has involved many students in the

Central Coast Dance Festival and Starstruck.

“In September, two students, Tahlia Harris and Tamira Bayley, are dancing in the State Competition at the Seymour Centre.

“She is always highly professional and is an outstanding teacher.

“Ruth Schofield is working in our school as a paraprofessional; she has supported our programs while we were funded by the National Partnerships Program.

“She is a key staff member in assisting staff to access and analyse data and make fully informed educational decisions.

“She is also a highly competent member of our Work, Health and Safety team,” said Ms Rowley.

Newsletter, 15 Aug 2015 Merrilyn Rowley, Northlakes High School

Simone Byrnes, Petronella (Ruth) Schofield and Tina Koteczky

Student Voice participants Georgia Broadbent and Nathan Connor

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yong High School held a Student Voice Project forum on Wednesday, August 20, which was attended by 60 of its students.

The forum offered each student an authentic opportunity to discuss their needs in the areas of school governance, leadership, teaching and learning, community involvement, learning environments and wellbeing.

Wyong High’s young learners undertook a range of reflective and collaborative exercises to determine their greatest areas of need and worked in partnership with the staff to examine student responses to a survey that addressed multiple areas of need.

Students were encouraged to discuss their own learning needs and whether they felt supported in the classroom environment.

They responded to the evaluation of the forum with comments like: “It feels good to have a say in what our school can improve on and how we feel.” and “I felt free to discuss my opinions and ideas, I felt like I belonged.”

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a series of forums inviting student participation into school governance.

Future forums will address student-led projects that will seek to enhance teacher-student working relationships, wellbeing programs, and other initiatives that focus on the improvement of Wyong High School’s learning environment.

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Zac is one of the nation’s 30 Most Eligible Bachelors emales around Australia and indeed the world have a new reason to pick the Central Coast Mariners as their Hyundai A-League club of choice after star defender Zac Anderson was named as one of the nation’s 30 Most Eligible Bachelors.

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Anderson, who has played with the Mariners since 2012, is taking part in CLEO Magazine’s Bachelor of the Year competition, having been recognised for his good looks, smarts, and talent on the football pitch by the popular magazine earlier this year.

Anderson, 23, combines his professional football commitments with part-time law studies, proving that his skills aren’t limited to simply shutting down attacks from rival Hyundai A-League players.

Anderson is the only Hyundai A-League player to feature in this year’s CLEO bachelor search,

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and said he’d make a good winner because he’s “a down to earth guy who enjoys the little things in life”.

“I guess I am just going to play on the dark horse tag!” Anderson said of his chances of taking out the overall title of CLEO’s Most Eligible Bachelor 2014.

Voting in the CLEO Bachelor of the Year competition opened on Monday, August 25, and will close at 5pm on Friday, October 3, with fans able to vote up to 30 times per person per day throughout this period.

Community market to celebrate school’s 70th birthday yong High School will host a Wyong Community Market Day on Thursday, September 4, to celebrate the school’s 70th birthday.

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The event will begin at 11:30am with an official opening by Town Crier Mr Graham Keating.

The market day aims to build relationships between Wyong High School and the local community and raise funds for the school’s Year 11 and 12 initiatives.

“Through student and visitor participation, along with local businesses and Wyong Shire Council, we are excited about re-invigorating the relationship between the

Media release, 25 Aug 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

youth of Wyong Shire and its community,” said Wyong High school’s Faye Moore.

Over 40 public market stalls and student stalls, raffles, carnival rides and show bags will assist in the fundraising projects.

The school will be showcasing school history for its 70th birthday celebrations for the people of Wyong shire and its surrounds.

Email, 19 Aug 2014 Faye Moore, Wyong High School

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Performing their debut album

28th SEPTEMBER

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1pm - Diddley Bo Dixon 2pm - Delta Skelta Blues 3pm - BluesAngels 4pm - The Bluland Healers 5pm Catfish Soup 20 Pacific Highway Blacksmiths

t Vincent de Paul Society will be holding $2 sales at Wyong on September 12 and 13, coinciding with Wyong Vinnies’ second birthday.

The family fun day at Wyong on Saturday, September 13, will include family activities such as face painting, balloon sculpting and a sausage sizzle.

Included in the $2 sales will be a range of ladies, men’s and children’s clothing, handbags, shoes and books, as well as other specials to be included on the day.

Vinnies’ Retail Centres Manager Central Coast Mr Phil Coyte said: “The Central Coast community has been so supportive in the past and we couldn’t wait to bring back these great sales.”

“We look forward to seeing shoppers take advantage of these great deals once again.”

All funds raised at the events will go back to help those experiencing

disadvantage in the local Central Coast community.

Media Release, 27 Aug 2014 Sophie Bowden, St Vincent

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Out & About

Sneaks 4 Streets raises $8,000

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entral Coast charity Homeless No More held its third annual charity fundraising walkathon, Sneaks 4 Streets, on Sunday, August 3.

Participants were asked to wear orange and walk from Chittaway Bay to Norah Head to raise money for homeless people on the Central Coast.

Overall, the charity raised a total of $8,000 which will go towards relieving financial hardship for those in need, as well as advancing the levels of education among the homeless on the Central Coast.

Homeless No More founder and Sneaks 4 Streets event organiser Ms Elissa Scott said around 130 people turned up for the walk.

“We were very pleased with this result because everyone who wanted to be there was there,” said Ms Scott.

“The day was beautiful and we had volunteers running activities for the walkers to enjoy along the

way.

“Even Elvis appeared to sing to everyone at the Long Jetty Bridge,” she said.

Member of the Sneaks 4 Streets team Ms Taylah Petrie said this year’s walk was just as good, if not better than last years.

“There seemed to be more people there doing it for fun as opposed to last year where there seemed to be more competitive runners. “‘For 9am on a Sunday morning, they were so happy and talkative,” she said.

As they have done in previous years, Ms Petrie and her mother Melissa ran the first checkpoint refreshment stand along the 22.5 kilometre walk, offering a selection of replenishment bars, cups of water and free gym passes.

“There were many

highlights of the walk,” said Ms Petrie.

“My favourite part was that my father and step mother actually won this year.”

Mr Troy Petrie and Ms Melinda Zahra, of San Remo, finished the walk in just over two hours.

“All of the other competitors finished the walk by around 2pm,” said Ms Scott.

Following the walk, a celebration event was held at the Halekulani Bowling Club, including a raffle, auction, free barbeque and entertainment. ”We gave away a $500 prize,” said Ms Scott “And the man who won it shook my hand and handed me back $200.

“We also had items like Jeff Fenech boxing gloves, a signed Julie Goodwin book and a massive display of Yumumz Soy Candles and Meltz up for

Noah’s Ark.. . Really ?

Was Noah’s Ark real?

The Ark Van is visiting Gorokan, Wednesday 3rd September and Kanwal on Thursday 4th September Here is an exciting opportunity to hear evidences that support the Bible’s record of Earth history, and that the real Noah’s Ark was not some fairy tale bathtub boat.

Many people question the validity of Noah’s Ark. For example, “How could all the animals fit on board? Where did all the water come from?”

Excellent communicator Rod Walsh has spent many years building large scale models of the Ark, and has become an expert on the subject.

He can answer your questions about Noah’s Ark and the Flood, providing you and your friends with a comprehensive understanding of this catastrophic event that changed the world forever.

Along with his wife Nancy, Rod has spent many years touring and displaying his fascinating model arks.

His displays always draw crowds wherever he goes.

He has recently designed and had built a special ‘Ark Van’, to enable him and his wife, Nancy, to live on board for weeks at a time allowing him to take this information all over Australia.

Rod is also an experienced speaker on the creation/evolution issue and is able to

speak with authority.

Do you have friends or family who would benefit from hearing this information - so timely in a confused world that is searching for answers?

If so, please bring them along to the free meeting listed below.

All welcome.

Rod has no problem reconciling his faith with the facts of science.

He now has a burden to show everyday people that there is more than one way of looking at the evidence.

He says: ”Most people only get to hear one side of the story.

I encourage everyone to hear for themselves why thousands of scientists across the world choose to believe in Creation.”

Rod’s illustrated talk entitled “Noah’s Ark” will be presented at 7.00pm on Wednesday 3rd September at Coastland Christian Community Church, 37-39 Manuka Pde., Gorokan and on Thursday 4 September, at the Lakes Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit, 274 Wallarah Rd, Kanwal.

Being well-travelled, he has many stories to tell.

With his easy-going style and wit, all who attend will not only appreciate the information but also the way it is delivered.

For further information, please contact...

Gorokan: Lee 0405 040 363....Kanwal: Kath 0417 909 401

Melissa Zahra and Troy Petrie of San Remo

auction, as well as a silent auction of two donated bikes.

“This year we also had lead singer of former Australian band Dragon, Matt Williams, perform at the event.

“He was absolutely brilliant,” she said.

Ms Scott said she was exhausted but incredibly happy after the event.

“Nothing else matters in my world than moving someone forward, one at a time.”

Ms Petrie said: “I always enjoy seeing the community take part in such a great cause.”

“As well as helping out for such a great cause, the walkers are part of the reason I keep coming back every year.

“To see how happy and enthusiastic they are always puts a smile on my face.

“It was a huge success and the organisers, as well as every single person who participated or donated in any way, should be so proud,” she said.

Madeline Parker, 19 Aug 2014 Interviewees; Elissa Scott and Taylah Petrie

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.

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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 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 0432 110 841 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

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

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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 & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and modern knowledge. Thurs evening fortnightly 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

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The NSW Justices Association Inc Are you a JP? The NSW Justices Association is seeking volunteers for 6 community JP Desks in Wyong Shire Free Insurance and training provided 0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.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.

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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

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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

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

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month 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

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

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

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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

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Political Groups Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Probus Clubs Bateau Bay Ladies Probus Club We offer a warm welcome, friendship and interesting speakers.

4th Thurs every month RSL Hall Killarney Vale 4332 6625 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.

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Special Interest 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.

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The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Friday Aug 29

Thursday Sept 11

Aboriginal Cultural Event, Ourimbah Public School, 9:30am-1:55pm

Small Biz Bus, Lake Haven Shopping Centre car park, 9am to 3pm, free

Saturday Aug 30 Johnny Devilseed and Rubes, Bec Pap, The Good Waste, Grand Hotel, Wyong, 6pm Vanessa Adams, N Thai Sing, Toukley, 6pm-9pm

Sunday Aug 31 Sydney Welsh Choir performance, Wyong Christian Community School, 2pm Country Girl Central Coast preliminary final, The Boathouse, The Beachcomber Hotel, Toukley Little Blues Festival, Wyong Golf Club, 12pm

Friday Sept 12 Summerland Kings, Lake Munmorah Bowling Club, 8pm

Saturday Sept 13 Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Open Day, 10am-3pm

Sunday Sept 14 Blue Gum Art Show and Markets, Ourimbah Public School, 10am4pm Central Dance Company’s 25th Gala Sleeping Beauty, Wyong High School, 7pm

Saturday Sept 20

Community Ward Forum Ward B, Mingara Recreation Centre, 6pm

Maori Family Fun Day, Watanobbi Community Centre, 10am-2pm

Thursday Sept 4

Thursday Sept 25

Tuesday Sept 2

Wyong Community Market Day, Wyong High School, 11:30am4pm

Wednesday Sept 10 Tuggerah Lakes Potters’ community stall, Lake Haven Shopping Centre, 9am-2pm

Central Coast Ukulele Festival, The Entrance Top Cat, The Battle of the Bands, Long Jetty Hotel, 7:30pm Free Family Fun Day, Hamlyn Terrace Community and Sports Facility, 10am-2pm

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

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Dance company performance celebrates 25 years hirty-six dancers from Central Dance Company will present a line-up of dances at Wyong High School on Sunday, September 14, as part of the Company’s 25th Gala, Sleeping Beauty.

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The event will feature highlights from the Sleeping Beauty ballet and a contemporary piece Shifting Sands.

The ballet includes Blue Bird Pas de deux featuring Daniel Russell from Umina.

Daniel recently won a ballet scholarship at the City of Sydney Eisteddfod and has previously played Billy Elliott on Broadway. “The fairy tale characters from Sleeping Beauty come alive as the dancers present the gem fairies, the lilac fairy, Red Riding Hood and the wolf, Puss in Boots and the white cat,� said Central Dance Company Australia Inc. artistic director Ms Pattie Gleeson. “The beautiful waltz from Sleeping Beauty is a benchmark of the event. “This production is

able to be presented thanks to the generosity and support of Wyong Council. “The company has spent 25 years promoting talented young dancers from the Central Coast.�

Kaitlin Watts, 27 Aug 2014

Out & About

Bateau Bay Bowling Club celebrates Golden Jubilee ateau Bay Bowling Club president Mr Dean Wilson and members of the Committee hosted a Golden Jubilee luncheon for 130 members and guests on Saturday, August 16, to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary.

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Among the special guests were Royal NSW Bowls Association (RNSWBA) ďŹ nance director Ron King and then Bowls Central Coast president Max LeGuier along with a number of club past presidents to fuel stories of the past.

As guests were being seated and waiting to be served they were taken on a nostalgic trip down memory lane on a big screen presentation which had been prepared

by Michael Peck with the help of Richard Martin.

It prompted many memories, most of which seemed to start with the opening line: ‘Remember when‌’.

Michael Peck was then

invited to expand upon the Power Point presentation and highlighted the membership growth of the club in the ‘70s and ‘80s which peaked at 821 in 1992, the biggest bowling membership of any club in the Southern Hemisphere.

Even four greens couldn’t satisfy demand for a game and players were required to put their names down a fortnight in advance if they wanted to play.

They were also an extremely competitive bunch of bowlers and enjoyed considerable success in the Central Coast Pennant

competition being only one of three clubs on the Coast to win a Zone ag in all seven grades.

The luncheon concluded with a formal presentation by Ron King of a commemorative silver salver suitably inscribed from RNSWBA which was accepted by new president Dean Wilson on behalf of the club.

The Bateau Bay Ladies president Sue Ryan also made a presentation to the men’s club of a commemorative gift.

Individual RNSWBA Merit Badges were awarded to Dean Wilson, Tony Hegyi and Les

Mackie and BCC- Zone 15 Merit Badges to Ray Peck and Trevor Chalklin.

Members and guests took to the green as a guard of honour for the introduction of players from the victorious Grade 6 side for the unfurling of the 2014 Bowls Central Coast Pennant ag.

The day concluded with a brief social game of bowls before rain set in which then allowed everyone more time for reminiscing about the good old days.

Media release, 18 Aug 2014 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 29, 2014 - P21

Shire clubs both lose Mariners progress to key Union matches next round in FFA Cup

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n the Central Coast Rugby Union Match of the Day on Saturday, August 23,Gosford caused a minor upset when they defeated Ourimbah by 15 points to 13 at Gosford Showground.

entral Coast Mariners booked their place in the Westfield Football Federation Australia (FFA) Cup Round of 16 with a 1-0 win over NPL NSW Men’s 1 outfit South Coast Wolves at WIN the same for quite a while club, while fellow flanker Stadium in Wollongong on Wednesday, August 20.

In a match played in heavy conditions, both teams gave it their all in what proved a most intense and exciting contest from start to finish.

The opening minutes of the match saw play flow from one end of the field to the other with both teams playing good and committed rugby in slippery and damp conditions.

The intensity was there for the whole match.

The first points were scored when Ourimbah winger Greg Curran took advantage of a fortuitous kick and raced 35 metres to score adjacent to the posts.

The conversion of the try was missed and Ourimbah had taken an early lead of five points to nil.

The remainder of the half saw even play and neither was able to assert any clear dominance.

However, it was Gosford who were able to cross for two tries from close range.

They were able to convert their attack with tries while Ourimbah were unable to cross for any further tries when they were on attack.

Gosford went to the halftime break leading by 10 points to five and that score line probably did indicate the flow of the first half.

The second half continued in much the same vein.

The scores remained

before Ourimbah kicked a penalty goal to reduce the score to 10-8 and this was the score going into the last quarter of the match.

Both teams were to score a try each in the final 15 minutes and both came from errors.

A wayward Ourimbah lineout close to their line saw Gosford half back Damien Montgomery scoop up a loose ball and cross untouched for his team’s third try.

This made the score 15-8 with time running out.

Gosford were unable to kick any conversions in the match.

Ourimbah did quickly hit back however.

A dropped ball by Gosford saw Ourimbah prop Brett Cunningham toe the ball over the line for him to score a try adjacent to the posts.

The conversion from close range hit the posts and the score of 15-13 remained the score until fulltime.

The final score with Gosford scoring three tries to two was a fair indication of the run of play.

Ourimbah, however, failed to take their chances on several occasions.

Best player for Gosford was number eight Sam Kearney.

He was strong in both attack and defence.

He was supported by flanker Andrew Moseley in his final game for the

Hugo Pike and lock Brad Porter also played well for the home team.

Ourimbah were best served by flankers Tyler Jones and Bradd Sheridan, and prop Brett Cunningham.

The win by Gosford was a good way for them to finish the season, while Minor Premiers Ourimbah will have to work hard in preparation for their Major Semi-final clash with Terrigal.

Avoca Beach had a big win over The Entrance running out winners by 55 points to six at Heazlett Park.

The Entrance did get away to a good start and were able to kick two early penalties but from that point on, it was all Avoca Beach.

The Entrance did lead early on but by halftime the home side had jumped away to a 31 points to six lead.

Avoca Beach continued in much the same fashion in the second half and controlled the match for its entirety.

Best players for Avoca Beach were flanker Max Stewart, lock Steve Brennan, prop Luke Sheridan and five eighth Mitch Graham.

The best performers for The Entrance were flanker Madison Sedgman, lock Chris Baird, centre Piripi Murray and half back Zac McGowan.

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An early goal from Glen Trifiro sealed the historic result for Phil Moss’s side in the Club’s inaugural Westfield FFA Cup outing.

Central Coast started the clash brightly with the former Sydney United 58 man Trifiro scoring his side’s first ever goal in the recently launched yet already widely loved - competition, when his neat shot found the net after he linked with Joshua Rose in the 13th minute.

The Mariners had a chance to double their advantage in the 26th minute when New Zealand international Storm Roux produced a cross to attacking ace Nick Fitzgerald, however, the ex-Brisbane Roar player’s shot flew over the bar.

Pacey attacker Mitchell Duke came within centimetres of doubling the Mariners’ advantage 10 minutes later, but while his clinical left foot shot beat South Coast stopper Daniel Collison it was beaten by the woodwork.

The yellow and navy continued to control much of the play and had another chance to further their lead on the stroke of half time - Fitzgerald’s free kick from distance took a deflection off the wall before kissing the crossbar.

The Wolves started the second stanza well and had a few half chances to restore parity to the clash, however they failed to genuinely trouble Central Coast gloveman and 2014 Mariners Medal winner, Liam Reddy.

Central Coast’s new Senegalese attacker Malick Mané became the 91st player to represent the yellow and navy in a competitive fixture when he was introduced for Isaka Cernak in the 66th minute.

Club captain John Hutchinson also entered the fray for goal scorer

Trifiro alongside Mané.

South Coast substitute Jordan Murray had an opportunity to level proceedings towards the end of the game when he fired a purposeful shot from range.

However, fortunately for Moss’s men, his effort flew high of Reddy’s goal.

While the Mariners did tire towards the end of the contest, due in no small part to the fact that Wednesday’s Westfield FFA Cup tie against South Coast was just their second game this preseason, the experienced heads of Hutchinson,

Nick Montgomery, Eddy Bosnar, Reddy, et al, ensured the yellow and navy saw out the 90 minutes of play with their lead intact to advance to the next phase of the Westfield FFA Cup at the expense of Nahuel Arrate’s gallant South Coast side.

The Central Coast Mariners will play Olympic FC in the Round of 16 from 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 16, at Queensland Sports and Athletic Centre.

Media release, 21 Aug 2014 Jess Norton, Central Coast Mariners

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P22 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 29, 2014

Two semi-finals decided by penalty shootouts s has been the case throughout the 2015 Men’s Premier League competition there was little to split the top four teams when they met in the two semi-finals at Pluim Park over the weekend of August 23 and 24 with both matches eventually being decided by penalty shootouts.

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Both matches were thrillers from start to finish with Killarney District eventually being eliminated in the minor semi and The Entrance moving through to the grand final.

In the minor semifinal, Berkeley Vale and Killarney District traded a total of 23 penalties before Berkeley Vale finally broke through for a 12-11 win in the shootout and a 14-13 win overall in their Saturday night match at Pluim Park.

In a remarkable show of accuracy under pressure, all but one of the 23 penalty shots was on target with each goalkeeper making one save.

Wyoming versus The Entrance Photo: Alistair Kennedy

The pressure was especially severe on the Berkeley Vale players who were faced with eight sudden death shots in succession before Mitchell Pont scored the decider.

Not surprisingly it was a record score for a Central Coast Premier League match with Killarney having the added frustration of being knocked out of premiership contention in a penalty shootout for the second successive season.

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The 120 minutes of the match itself were hardly less exciting with Killarney taking an early lead through a free kick in the eighth minute from Tim Knight that set the tone of the match.

Berkeley Vale bounced back through a headed goal from Liam Naughton in the 22nd minute before Mitchell Pont matched Knight’s effort with a swerving free kick that found the corner of the net to give the Berkeley Vale Wombats a 2-1 half-time lead.

Ten minutes into the second half, Knight again showed his class following up on some lead-up play from Jared Reed to lob a delicate chip over the Berkeley Vale ‘keeper for what would prove to be the final goal before the penalty shootout.

The match once again showed how close the two local rivals have been in the past two seasons, each finishing the 2014 regular season on 37 points after Killarney District had pipped Berkeley Vale by a single point (42-41) to take out the 2013 league championship.

With the prize of a grand final spot on offer, Wyoming and The Entrance were able to match the excitement of the previous night’s match with another thriller which also was decided in a penalty shootout.

League champions Wyoming set the pace for much of the game, taking the lead in the second minute through a 30-metre strike from defender Craig Wieckowski.

The Wyoming Tigers failed to convert a number of good scoring opportunities during the first half but still looked to have the match under control when Benji Gosson pounced on a defensive error to double the lead in the 57th minute.

Despite trailing by two goals, The Entrance showed the commitment and confidence that had seen them beaten just once in their Premier League comeback season and they were rewarded when a 78th minute headed goal from captain/coach Matt Page placed the pressure firmly on Wyoming for the first time in the match.

Spurred on, The Entrance Sea Eagles then equalised seven minutes

later with a penalty from Matt Kenny to take the match into 20 minutes of extra time.

A save by The Entrance’s goalkeeper Brad Sheen prevented Wyoming from regaining the lead during the first half of extra time but they did so four minutes into the second period through a Daniel Surridge penalty.

Yet again the northerners hit back when, with just three minutes left, Matt Kenny found the net.

Into the penalty shootout and Wyoming once again took the upper hand with Ben Xerri saving The Entrance’s second shot but it was his rival shot-stopper Sheen who had the final word

saving Wyoming’s third and fifth attempts.

The win takes The Entrance into their first grand final since winning the premiership in 2010 and looking to become just the third club to take out the title in the same season as winning promotion from Division One, only Gosford City (1995) and East Gosford (2002) having done it previously.

Wyoming now have to re-group and take on their old rivals Berkeley Vale in the preliminary final at Pluim Park on Saturday, August 30.

Whichever team wins will take plenty of experience into the grand final with Wyoming having played in six of the past 10 deciders and Berkeley Vale four of the past five.

Both the preliminary final and grand final will be played on the next two Saturday nights kicking off at 7pm.

They will be preceded

by Third Grade (3pm) and Reserve Grade (5pm) with Budgewoi and Ourimbah through to the Third and Reserve Grade grand finals.

Berkeley Vale will contest all three matches on Saturday against Killarney District in Reserves and The Entrance in Thirds.

Media release, 25 Aug 2014 Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 29, 2014 - P23

Sport

Wyong Lakes Magpies in AFL Grand Final

Mariners win ďŹ rst round in McGlinchey dispute he independent arbitrator in the contract dispute regarding Central Coast Mariners, Wellington Phoenix, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and Michael McGlinchey has ruled that McGlinchey remains rightfully contracted to Central Coast Mariners Football Club Pty Ltd – the company which holds the Central Coast Mariners license to compete in the Hyundai A-League.

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Central Coast Mariners Football Club has acknowledged Wellington Phoenix’s communications stating their intention to seek legal advice regarding the decision by the National Disputes Resolution Chamber.

However, the Mariners ďŹ nd Wellington Phoenix’s statement questioning “whether or not McGlinchey and other players have been, and are actually contracted to, the legal entity that holds the license for the Central Coast Mariners to play in the Hyundai A-leagueâ€? as entirely unnecessary and unhelpful.

The Mariners remain committed to open and transparent dialogue with Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Wellington Phoenix Football Club regarding all matters.

Central Coast Mariners also note public comments made by PFA chief executive Mr Adam Vivian regarding the independent arbitrator’s decision on Thursday, August 21.

Central Coast Mariners chairman Mr Michael Charlesworth thanked

Mr Peter Kite SC, the independent arbitrator in the McGlinchey case, for his decision.

Charlesworth said that despite the fresh comments made by Wellington Phoenix and the PFA, Mariners’ management remains steadfast in their belief that McGlinchey is rightfully contracted to the Club, and that that will again be proven to be correct in any further legal proceedings. “I’m not convinced that the PFA are now acting, as they should, in the best interests of Michael McGlinchey, the Clubs, or the Hyundai A-League,� Mr Charlesworth said.

According to Football Federation Australia, Mr Kite SC has issued a summary statement in the matter.

The summary statement upholds the existing Standard Player Contract between McGlinchey and the Central Coast Mariners.

Media statement, 22 Aug 2014 Football Federation Australia Media release, 21 Aug 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

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After ďŹ nishing ďŹ rst on the ladder and claiming the Minor Premiership, the Wyong Lakes Magpies beat the Terrigal Avoca Panthers 16.13 – 109 to 11.7 – 73 at Bateau Bay Sports Facility on Sunday, August 24.

The match had been moved from Newcastle No.1 Sports Ground due to the rain experienced the day before.

The win earned the team a week off before they play the Grand Final.

They will now play the winner of the Terrigal Avoca v Newcastle City match.

Wyong Lakes started scratchy and struggled to ďŹ nd their rhythm and trailed by 20 points at the main break.

The third quarter, however, saw the team

start to hit their straps and they trailed by only two points at three quarter time.

The ďŹ nal quarter was all Wyong Lakes with their ďŹ tness and skills seeing them kick seven goals to one to run out 36 point winners.

After the match Coach Mitch Ede said: “It was a tough game against a strong opposition and I’m

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Tim Hillman was fantastic all day for the Magpies and he received good support from Ryan Berry, Mitch Handel and Brendan Charlton.

Berry and Lee Moore were dangerous in front of goals ďŹ nishing with four goals.

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P24 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 29, 2014

Sea Dragons to compete at Killarney Vale World championships win prelim final in last quarter i l l a r n e y Vale won the Wilson Security AFL Black Diamond Cup semifinal against Cardiff on Sunday, August 24, with a score of 12.10.82 to 9.10.64.

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he Central Coast Dragon Boat Club will test themselves against the best of the watercraft world after qualifying for a five day international competition.

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The Central Coast Sea Dragons will compete at the ninth International Dragon Boat Federation World Club Crew Dragon Boat Championships in Ravenna Italy from September 3 to 7.

The qualification comes after two years of solid results at the Australian

National Dragon Boat Championships, with the regional club often beating larger city clubs in state wide competitions.

The Sea Dragons will compete in the Senior A Category (40+ years) in the Open 10s, Women’s 10s and Mixed 20s events which include 2km, 200m and 500m distances.

The group of 28 men and women who will attend the Championships have been training hard over the winter off-season in preparation.

Coach Joe Iacono said it was important to not set expectations too high given that it was their first time participating in the World Club Crew

Championship.

However, he said he was confident that the club would perform admirably due to their competitive spirit.

“The heart that this crew shows in competition is one of the reasons I love this club,” he said.

Media release, 18 Aug 2014 Sandy Hauraki, Central Coast Dragon Boat Club

Central Coast will always be the home of the Mariners

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entral Coast Mariners CEO Mr Bruce Stalder has moved to reassure members and supporters that the Club has no intention to move from its Central Coast home.

Stalder, who was quoted in both the The Sun-Herald and The Australian newspapers recently, said rumours that the Club may be relocated to Wollongong or elsewhere are plainly false.

“We are investing heavily in the Central Coast, and this includes a multi-million dollar training and community hub in Tuggerah known as the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence,” Mr Stalder said.

“Work on the third stage of our Centre of Excellence will commence next month, and this includes the development of a public gym, retail outlets, a

child care centre, plus an office block, not only for our administration, but several local businesses and business people.

“If anyone needs further evidence of our commitment to the region and our plans to stay put and grow on the Central Coast, I invite them to contact the Club and we will personally take them on a tour of the site,” he said.

Stalder acknowledged that the Club does owe money to Gosford Council, but however emphasised that a payment plan with council was in place to ensure that that debt is finalised.

He also said that figures reported in The

Sun-Herald on Sunday, August 24, were inflated.

“Reports of a ‘lockout’ of Central Coast Stadium are incorrect,” Mr Stalder said.

“No one from the council has contacted us to note that we might not be able to play at the Stadium come the start of Hyundai A-League season 10, nor was anyone from council actually quoted in the article.

“Gosford City Council are simply not the type of organisation to make threats to Central Coast Mariners.

“We have reduced our debts to council significantly over recent times, and we will continue to do so.

“We have very open and regular communication with Gosford City Council, who are a valued partner of the Club, and we can assure fans that the eleven Hyundai A-League matches scheduled for the venue this season will be played there.

“Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, will continue to be our primary base, and the Central Coast will always be the home of the Mariners,” Stalder concluded.

Gosford Council was contacted by Wyong Regional Chronicle but declined to comment.

Media release, 25 Aug 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

Killarney Vale will now play Newcastle City on Saturday, August 30, to determine who will contest the grand final against Terrigal Avoca.

The Killarney Vale Bombers stormed home kicking nine of the last 11 goals to beat Cardiff Hawks by 18 points.

The match was played in contrasting conditions following a heavy downpour at half time with showers continuing throughout the second half.

With Mark McVeigh not taking the field, it was another returning star, Daniel Lloyd, who got the goal scoring underway from the goal square.

It was the Cardiff Hawks who settled the best however and managed to kick the next three goals before Killarney Vale were able to steady with two of their own.

Two more goals to the Hawks saw them take a 15 point lead into the first change.

Cardiff continued to control the game with their trademark defence and pressure play frustrating the Bombers and forcing them into uncharacteristic errors.

Nic Chapman was doing an excellent job blanketing Bombers’ star Rick White and, when Jackson McMahon kicked Cardiff’s second goal for the second term, the Hawks’ lead had extended to 28 points.

With their season on the line the Bombers needed to lift and White was able to deliver after a mark in the goal area.

When Lloyd kicked his second after a strong mark and 50 metre penalty, the Bombers had reduced the margin to 18 points at the long break.

Just prior to the half time siren the heavens opened and rain continued throughout the half time break which changed the conditions of the match.

Wet weather football in the Black Diamond AFL is a rarity and it was Killarney Vale led

by Jackson Ireland, Brad Deitz and Josh Mifsud who adapted best to the trying conditions.

Rhys Banbrook kicked a goal for the Bombers inside the first two minutes which was answered by Josh Jolliffe, however late goals to Brad Edwards and Ireland saw the match up for grabs at three quarter time with Cardiff leading by five points.

With Cardiff having many players who have missed a lot of football, there were question marks over their fitness levels.

Killarney Vale were peppering the goals without luck before Tom Castelnuovo snapped a major to give the Bombers the lead for the first time since Lloyd’s goal in the opening minutes.

Not to be outdone, however, McMahon’s third, courtesy of a soccer effort, saw the Hawks regain the lead after 10 minutes.

Successive goals to Edwards, Evans and Ireland were enough for Killarney Vale to snuff out Cardiff’s challenge and progress through to the Preliminary Final.

Bomber skipper, Brendan Lewis was outstanding across half back and received great support from Ireland, Mifsud and Sean Sinclair.

Media release, 25 Aug 2014 Garry Burkinshaw, BDAFL