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yong Council has received a proposal from the Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd to rezone land at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, to allow for the development of a $500 million cultural theme park – Chappypie China Time.

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Council will now forward the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) seeking permission through a gateway determination to proceed in the preparation of a planning proposal to amend the Wyong LEP to facilitate the Theme Park.

The land is currently zoned industrial which allows a theme park but the height is currently very restrictive.

The theme park, set

on 15.7 hectares of land, would create jobs in the construction phase and an additional 1,000 ongoing jobs once completed.

The rezoning will be subject to community and agency consultation with the results to be reported back to council.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I am personally excited that this proposal has got to this stage.”

“This is a development, along with a regional airport, that can completely transform

our Shire and turn us into a key tourist destination.

“We desperately need more local jobs, particularly for our young people, and thousands of local jobs will be created during construction alone, which is great news.

“The spin offs in terms of tourism jobs and dollars flowing in our Shire are huge and it will really put Wyong Shire on the map.”

Media statement, 10 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

Artist impression of the building from the corner of Marine Pde and The Entrance Road (left) and the loading area from Ocean Pde (right)

development application for a $40 million development of 126 apartments, shops and a restaurant with parking and public domain works at 14 The Entrance Rd and 2 Ocean Pde, The Entrance, has been submitted to Wyong Council.

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An artist’s impression of part of the theme park

The development would consist of the construction of a podium and tower style building totalling 20 storeys which would include shops and restaurants and 126 apartments, 35 of which would be one-bedroom, 57 two-bedroom and 34 three-bedroom.

The development would also cater for 209 parking spaces, communal open space and facilities such as a pool and barbecues.

Council made a submission to the Joint Regional Planning Panel in support of the application which was considered by the Hunter Central Coast JRPP on December 18, however, at the time Wyong Regional chronicle went to press the outcome was not available.

Deputy Mayor Cr Lynne Webster said: “This is the development everyone has been waiting for.”

“This will mean better housing options for our residents, and better accommodation, retail and dining options for the many tourists who come here.

“This represents a $40 million investment in the local economy and the community will benefit from the job creation and tourism opportunities that will follow.”

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Groynes abandoned as upgrade proceeds Gosford Council will upgrade Lance Webb Reserve on the Ettalong foreshore, but will abandon plans to construct groynes on the beach.

Council will construct the reserve’s $1.4 million rock revetment, spend $200,000 in landscaping and conduct a feasibility study for a counciloperated dredge to renourish Ettalong Beach.

Plans to construct groynes near the reserve have been dropped,

and the remaining funding will be reallocated to other projects.

The change of scope is expected to deliver a number of benefits to the community and council, according to Council’s community growth director Ms Judy Jaeger.

These include better protection of heritage items, local properties and infrastructure, as well as maintaining amenity and beach access, and extending a similar seawall from Ettalong Foreshore Reserve to Lance Webb Reserve.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said he was pleased that Gosford Council has agreed to continue with the revetment wall upgrade works on the Ettalong foreshore in Lance Webb Reserve.

“Council’s decision to change the scope of upgrade works in and around Ettalong Foreshore’s Lance Webb Reserve is welcome news,” said Mr Wales.

“The dredge option is a position that the Chamber has advocated for many years.

“We see this as being essential in ensuring that the renourishment of Ettalong Beach is sustainable, similar to the way that the beach in Noosa Queensland is maintained.

“We also support the shelving of the previous plans to construct groynes in the reserve’s vicinity with those funds reallocated to other projects.

“The construction of groynes has had mixed success in the past and it is our view that regular sand renourishment is more effective.

“This decision clearly

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demonstrates council’s ongoing commitment to the upgrading of the Ettalong Beach foreshore.

“The funding of the works will ensure better protection of local properties and public infrastructure and link in with the recently completed foreshore works,” said Mr Wales.

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our hundred Central Coast residents packed out the Central Coast Grammar School hall on Thursday, November 27, to discuss the risks posed by coal seam gas and coal mining to drinking water, local industries, nature and human health.

Wallarah 2 coal mine near Wyong,” said Ms Coleman.

“Much of the Mountains District and drinking water catchment for the Central Coast is overlaid by a coal seam gas exploration license.

“It’s time the community’s concerns were heard and their drinking water and livelihoods were protected.

“Many people would be shocked to know there is a coal seam gas exploration license over the Central Coast’s water catchment.

“The forum was an important milestone for our community which is now armed with the reality of the community impacts of coal and coal seam gas.

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“Every hand was in the air when we asked who wanted to protect our Central Coast water and environment from

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“The current system is clearly broken if it can’t protect the essentials of life, like clean water.

“The Central Coast has been let-down by our political leaders and it’s time for the community to find out the truth and demand

our Central Coast remain coal and gas free,” said Ms Coleman.

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on 15.7 hectares of land, would create jobs in the construction phase and an additional 1,000 ongoing jobs once completed.

The rezoning will be subject to community and agency consultation with the results to be reported back to council.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I am personally excited that this proposal has got to this stage.”

“This is a development, along with a regional airport, that can completely transform

“The NSW Government makes no apologies for this and will continue to apply the letter of the law to each application on an individual basis,” Mr Holstein said.

“This government has already introduced 30 regulatory controls for CSG and we’ve added 30 more as part of our Gas Plan, making it the most comprehensive in

Australia to protect our vital land and water resources,” said Mr Holstein.

The Gas Plan outlines the government’s new Strategic Release Framework that will ensure new exploration licenses are only issued after an assessment of economic, environmental and social factors.

Community consultation is a key element of the approvals process and will be conducted up-front.

If a proposed area doesn’t

meet the criteria it won’t be released.

Mr Holstein said the new NSW Gas Plan adopts all of the recommendations of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Mary O’Kane in her Final Report of the Independent Review of Coal Seam Gas Activities in NSW. “The Gas Plan is the line in the sand for the CSG industry and it will only be companies that have the industry expertise and sufficient resources that

our Shire and turn us into a key tourist destination.

“We desperately need more local jobs, particularly for our young people, and thousands of local jobs will be created during construction alone, which is great news.

“The spin offs in terms of tourism jobs and dollars flowing in our Shire are huge and it will really put Wyong Shire on the map.”

Media statement, 10 Dec 2014 Wyong Council medi

Artist impression of the building from the corner of Marine Parade and the The Entrance Road (Left) and the loading area from Ocean Parade (Right)

development application for a $40 million development of 126 apartments, shops and a restaurant with parking and public domain works at 14 The Entrance Rd and 2 Ocean Pde, The Entrance, has been submitted to Wyong Council.

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There are no CSG approvals on the Central Coast – Holstein “We have been actively listening to the community and their concerns and as a result, the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government has implemented the most comprehensive regulatory framework around CSG in the entire country, through the NSW Gas Plan,” he said.

Mr Holstein said we are now in a different era from the

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“The Chamber understands that the redevelopment should be completed in September 2015 which means the new facility and forecourt area will be open for business leading into the busy summer period next year.

“The outcome is a great example of community engagement and co-

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Australian actor Michael Caton, Father Rod Bower and local mum Alexia Martinez were among the speakers.

Danielle Coleman from Our Central Coast, a non-partisan alliance of individuals and community groups, said the Central Coast was at the frontline of coal seam gas (CSG) and coal mining issues.

“The Coalition Government has broken its election commitment to rule out the controversial

new short term spaces within the car park immediately to the north of the new development.

“While parking is a major issue for retailers in the Woy Woy town centre, this design reaches a good compromise between the needs of the sporting community, the desire to activate the street front and the necessity to provide parking and

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The demolition of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand began on Friday, November 28, following the approval of $3.5 million in funding to Gosford Council for the oval redevelopment.

“This design pushes the oval and grandstand further to the east creating a large area of public space along the street front which will include passive recreation areas and a new cafe.

“There initially will be a loss of 48 timed car parking spaces within the existing short term car park.

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Grandstand demolition starts oval redevelopment The funding approval was announced by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

“This project will involve the construction of a new grandstand building, clubhouse, change rooms, forecourt and field relocation at Woy Woy Oval,” said Ms Wicks.

“It will be a great boost to Woy Woy as this facility will improve the region’s ability to meet the demands of future population growth and the need for more recreational facilities.

“The project will create approximately 186 jobs during construction,” she said.

The development was also approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel on Thursday, December 4, a decision which was backed by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

“This is a great result for the Woy Woy town centre,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“The design and orientation of the new grandstand and forecourt areas will create an exciting opportunity to re-activate this section of the old Woy Woy town centre whilst providing new sporting facilities for the area.

“From the outset, the Chamber was of the view that the redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval needed to provide both improved sporting facilities and more usable public space.

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The development would consist of the construction of a podium and tower style building totalling 20 storeys which would include shops and restaurants and 126 apartments, 35 of which would be one-bedroom, 57 two-bedroom and 34 three-bedroom.

The development would also cater for 209 parking spaces, communal open space and facilities such as a pool and barbecues.

Council made a submission to the Joint Regional Planning Panel in support of the application which was considered by the Hunter Central Coast JRPP on December 18, however, at the time Wyong Regional chronicle went to press the outcome was not available.

Deputy Mayor Cr Lynne Webster said: “This is the development everyone has been waiting for.”

“This will mean better housing options for our residents, and better accommodation, retail and dining options for the many tourists who come here.

“This represents a $40 million investment in the local economy and the community will benefit from the job creation and tourism opportunities that will follow.”

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39 projects and initiatives amounting to $2.5 billion of investment in vision statement

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yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton outlined council’s vision for Wyong Shire to key politicians and community leaders on Wednesday, December 17.

Council has produced a list of 39 projects and initiatives to create jobs and build infrastructure in the Shire – amounting to almost $2.5 billion of investment.

Over 80 people attended including Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein who was representing the Premier, Deputy Leader of the Opposition the Hon Linda Burney and the candidates for the State seats of Wyong, The Entrance and Swansea.

Mayor Cr Eaton said he was pleased with how the launch went and that there were so many people in one room talking positively and wanting to do more for the Central Coast and Wyong Shire in particular.

“We are all passionate about living here on the Central Coast,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“We are all on the same page – we agree the Central Coast has been forgotten and more needs to be done to commit significant funding to these 39 projects.

“As Linda Burney said - we need to re-establish the identity, the vibrancy and personality of the Central Coast.

“We need to put ourselves back on the map.”

All local candidates were given an opportunity to address attendees and applauded the work of council in putting forward a vision for the future but no candidates made firm funding commitments.

“All the candidates recognised the high youth unemployment here on the Coast and the urgent need to create more jobs to ensure they have a future here,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“There needs to be physical and social infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing population.

“Transport availability and connectivity is also essential to ensure our community can get around the Coast.

“Council has the vision – we just need the commitment to make it happen.”

Mr Holstein summed up the mood in the room with the words: “It’s the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.”

“I am glad to see Wyong squeaking.”

Council hopes to progress discussions around specific funding commitments with candidates over the coming months.

Media release, 17 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

yong Council has received a proposal to rezone two sites at Doyalson and Bushells Ridge from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) to allow for residential housing and a neighbourhood centre totalling 375 lots.

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Council resolved to support the rezoning of the Doyalson parcel for R2 Low Density Residential and B1 Neighbourhood Centre and will proceed seeking a Gateway Determination from the Department of Planning and Environment to amend the WLEP. Council will advise the applicant that it would consider supporting rezoning of Site 4 for alternate uses but does not support rezoning to residential in this location for the reasons detailed in the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan.

This would be subject

to the provision of adequate justification from the applicant.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “There are two sites under consideration in this proposal.”

“The Doyalson site is worthy of support as it is already close to other residential housing in Wyee (south Lake Macquarie LGA).

“The Bushells Ridge site however I believe should be kept for industrial and employment opportunities as we will need this for the future and once it is rezoned for residential it can’t go

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“Darkinjung are a significant landholder in our Shire and are committed to increasing employment and residential options for residents.

“We need to ensure we strike the right balance in helping them achieve their goals while protecting the environment and preserving employment opportunities for our residents,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

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Council to spend $38 million to upgrade existing assets

Warnervale Town Centre entry road construction to commence he new Warnervale Town Centre is a step closer to reality with construction of the entry road about to start.

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yong Council has agreed to spend $38 million to repair and upgrade existing council assets to better serve the community.

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The $38 million spend includes the upgrade of the Wyong South Sewerage Plant, a replacement pedestrian foot bridge at Saltwater Creek and improvement and repairs to local roads.

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “Last year we received a Special Rate Increase to fund infrastructure projects across the Shire.

“The replacement of the wooden pedestrian bridge at Saltwater Creek is one of these projects and I am pleased to announce we have awarded a tender to commence work,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“It was built in the 1980s, so is in need of an upgrade, as it is a vital link on the Tuggerah

Lakes shared pathway network connecting the suburbs of Killarney Vale and Long Jetty.

“Council will spend $11 million upgrading the Wyong South Sewerage Plant to modernise and expand its operations so it can better meet the needs of our growing community,” he said.

The original plant was built in the 1980s and has been updated through to the mid-2000s.

Many of the Plant’s systems and much of its equipment has reached the end of its service life and needs to be replaced.

“Council has committed to spending $50 million on road upgrades this financial year with over $13 million

this quarter alone,” said the mayor.

“We will be upgrading drainage and repairing or replacing almost 60km of roads and over 3km of footpaths with resident safety at the forefront of design.

“We are spending record amounts on vital repairs and upgrades of key infrastructure to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our community now and into the future.

“We are also doing our bit to create local jobs for local people and that is something I am particularly proud of,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

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general manager Mr Stuart McCowan said the start of the construction of the entry road highlights the confidence of the major landholders that Warnervale will be the Central Coast’s growth area.

“Wyong Shire will have the highest population growth in the entire Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast regions over the next few decades and the North Wyong Structure Plan identifies Warnervale as a key growth centre,” Mr McCowan said.

“As a landholder, we welcome the start of the entry road and look forward to seeing the area achieve quality development.

“The Warnervale Town Centre is part of our broader plans to create a Shire that is vibrant, diverse and economically and environmentally sustainable,” said Mr McCowan.

said that the entry road was critical infrastructure that would enable residential, commercial and transport development to occur within the Warnervale Town Centre.

“The Warnervale Town Centre will provide 1,200 permanent jobs and over 2,000 homes in the key growth corridor in the north of our Shire,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“This has been a priority program for council and I am excited and relieved after many years of talking we are delivering on the Warnervale Town Centre.

“Now, we just need the state government to start work on the new railway station,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Woolworths Limited senior development manager Mr Nick Steele said: “We welcome the appointment of Gosford-based Robson Civil Projects, marking an exciting step in the progress of Warnervale Town Centre.”

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Wyong Council, W o o l w o r t h s , UrbanGrowth NSW and the NSW Government are joint funding the road and have awarded the construction contract to Robson Civil Projects with works expected to be completed within six months.

Council’s Property Development manager Mr Steve Mann said construction of the road was a major milestone in the development of the project and follows on from the current upgrade to Sparks Rd by the NSW Government.

“This is a huge step as the road will open up the area for the new Town Centre to be developed and ultimately provide homes for an estimated 5,000 people,” Mr Mann said.

“It will join onto Sparks Rd which has been undergoing a $30 million upgrade by the NSW Government this year.”

Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton thanked everyone involved and

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osford Council has given the green light for the final land release in Terrigal, approving the Stevens Group’s master-planned development – Kings Estate Terrigal.

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The Coastal Open Space System includes part of Kincumba Mountain.

Stevens Group managing director Mr John Stevens said: “The focus

for us on this development is very much on delivering an estate that embraces the natural beauty of the area and ensures the waterways and wildlife corridors are kept to the highest

of standards, while also boasting large lots.

“To achieve this, we have dropped the density on site to ensure a minimum lot ot size of 570m2, while maintaining the natural

“The Community Title will allow for the effective management of community assets into the future and the creation of guidelines to steer the architectural integrity of the development, guaranteeing homes suit the landform and environment.

“We are very excited about this project and what it means for Terrigal and the Central Coast.

“This is the last land release in Terrigal and follows a 17-year 17 year rezoning and approval process.

“With pent up interest from buyers, generated from the long wait for the land, it is anticipated that when lots go to market in mid-October, many of the lots will be snatched up in record time,” said Mr Stevens.

Kings Estate Terrigal is named after the King family who were the original land owners in the area.

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“The Central Coast is a great place to live and raise a family, but there are real challenges we need to address if the community is

Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill said The Abbott Government’s decision was yet another blow to the people of the Central Coast.

“Tony Abbott’s decision to close all 61 Medicare Locals around the country – despite promising before the election ‘We are not shutting any Medicare Locals’ – and replace them with 30 new health bureaucracies leaves the future of healthcare in the region under a cloud,” said Senator O’Neill.

“The specific specifific health requirements of people on the Coast will be lumped in with those in a new megaregion that will stretch from Gosford to the Queensland border and absorb three Medicare Locals: Central Coast; Hunter; and New England.

“Our Medicare Local was just what the name suggested, a local, grassroots organisation geared to the specific specifific healthcare needs of families here.

“The impacts of these cuts and mergers will be felt at the community level, particularly by the most vulnerable, and will likely have longer term adverse population health outcomes.

“Under this new megaregion, which is about the size of England, it will be one size fits all from Terrigal to the Tweed, and everyone will get a number and stand

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in the queue,” Senator O’Neill said.

Senator O’Neill said the boundaries for the new Primary Healthcare Networks were released by side-door, with no announcement by the Government and no explanation of the immediate future for local health services, as Medicare Locals are dismantled.

“The Blue Mountains, smaller than the Coast, got its own Primary Health Network.

“Where were the local Liberals when this carve up happened?

“They just aren’t fighting for the Coast.

“The uncertainty that comes with this sleight-ofhand approach to public health not only affects

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the full Gosford LGA for have been given plan. is planning a growing to o harness theinregion’s Like the discussion now.” quality and potential,” Ms Goward said. Central the thumbs down Coast on water paper, the draft plan will Future Central Mr Stokes said: “As the in The swimming safety theYour State of the Beaches be released for further discussion paper is tourist Coast grows, it’s critical we Coast 2013-14 report, including popular have the jobs, transport, the first step in developing consultation and feedback. beaches, Terrigal and Ocean Beach. roads, oads, health services and this plan.

Email 19 Sep 2014 estuarine beaches Wamberal Feedback received will and 16 jobs the area toLagoon, obs to allow lake/lagoon swimming sites. Central Coast Regional inform the draft regional thrive the futureLagoon, and that’sPatonga hrive inAvoca Development Corporation Gosford Pearl Beach growth rock and infrastructureCouncil’s why theCreek, NSW Government pool, Ettalong Channel, Director of Governance Pretty Beach baths, Woy and Planning Ms Danielle said local Woy baths, Davistown baths Dickson could be and Yattalunga baths were beachgoers all given a poor rating while confident that Gosford City Terrigal Lagoon was given a had some of the cleanest ocean beaches in NSW. very poor rating.

“The report graded nine Nine swimming locations, including MacMasters of the 11 ocean beaches Beach, Avoca, North Avoca, monitored in the Gosford Wamberal and Forresters region as good,” said Ms Beach were labelled as Dickson.

“Unfortunately, not all of good.

No swimming locations our beaches escaped the in the Gosford LGA were impacts of rainfall during the labelled as very good, year with Terrigal and Ocean compared with 16 of Wyong beaches rated as poor.

“Overall, the water Shire’s swimming locations that received the top rating. quality at most locations According to the report, improved in 2013/2014 as while water quality was a result of drier conditions, generally suitable for and it is expected that it swimming in dry weather will continue to improve as conditions at Terrigal and rainfall conditions return to “Swimming sites graded Ocean Beaches, elevated average. as poor or very poor “Forty one percent of have permanent advisory enterococci levels may be recorded following light Gosford’s 22 monitored signs recommending sites were graded as good that swimming should be rainfall.

“Terrigal beach is often or very good in 2013/2014, avoided for up to three days impacted by discharge from up from 32% in 2012/2013. after rain in estuarine or “However, the report also lagoon environments and Terrigal Lagoon.

“It is recommended that identified the continued up to one day after rain at swimming be avoided during water quality issues at beaches. and up to one day after 11 of the region’s lagoon, “Beachwatch also issues rainfall or if there are signs estuarine and ocean baths daily pollution forecasts to of stormwater pollution, swimming sites. enable swimmers to make “Sites like Terrigal informed decisions about such as discoloured water or odour or floating debris,” Lagoon, Patonga Creek, where and when to swim.

Ettalong Channel and states the report.

“Council continues to The report highlighted 42 Cockrone Lagoon rated invest millions of dollars swimming locations in NSW poorly, mainly due to each year in protecting local that failed to live up to the stormwater and wastewater water quality by improving community’s expectations impacts following wet the performance, reliability for water safety including conditions and flooding and capacity of its sewerage four ocean beaches, 22 events. and stormwater networks in

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patients who relied on dire Medicare Locals to direct appropria them to the appropriate b treatment in their area but Medica also leaves the 75 Medicare Local staff employed at Erina fearing for their jobs jobs. estimat “It has been estimated clo that the cost to close Medicare Locals will be more than $200 million. revelati “Thursday’s revelation dela will create chaos, delays Sena and more costs,” Senator O’Neill said. t The discovery of the Netwo Primary Health Network com boundary plan comes t after revelations that the Central Coast would be at hosp the epicentre of a hospital departme emergency department crisis under the $7 GP Tax Tax. Hea A NSW Bureau of Health reveal Information report revealed departmen the emergency departments

it will be all Tony Abbott’s doing,” Senator O’Neill said.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said she was disappointed with a recent statement made by a Senator for NSW regarding Primary Health Networks.

“As the local Federal MP for Robertson, I’ve been meeting regularly with doctors, health professionals and patients across the Central Coast,” said Ms Wicks.

“So it was disappointing to read remarks from a Senator for New South Wales who made a statement, in a media release containing typos and inaccuracies that ignored the views of health experts themselves.

“The facts are that Primary Health Networks, November 12, 2014 (EDs) at Gosford and Wyong including on the Central hospitals were stretched – Coast, will work with with Gosford recording the local health providers and worst emergency patient stakeholders to ensure turnaround rate in the state local services meet the

ensure effective working relationships, increase care for the communities they serve, and make the most of greater local GP involvement to ensure optimal patient care.

“Clinical Councils and Community Advisory Committees will also ensure the needs of patients here on the Coast are put first.

“Richard Nankervis, Richard Central Coast NSW Medicare Local CEO, has already said that he is optimistic that there will be strong, collaborative partnerships that benefi benefit fit the region as a whole because of this change,” said Ms Wicks.

Mr Nankervis said in his response to the announcement that “responding to local health needs here on the Coast remains a top priority”.

“We are also committed to working toward continuing the services we’ve worked so hard to develop for the Central Coast community,”

Dickson said.

NSW Shadow Minister for Water Peter Primrose said people shouldn’t have to put up with declining water quality and polluted waterways because of the Government’s cuts to water maintenance – especially as we approach summer.

“It’s unacceptable that many of our best-loved swimming spots have been given the thumbs down by Beachwatch in their latest State of the Beaches report.

“This has an impact on our everyday lives.

“Our beaches are dirtier than they once were.

“You get more wastewater overflows into our rivers and

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ver 65 people turned out in Gosford on Monday, November 24, to protest the Abbott Government’s recently announced budget cuts to the ABC and SBS.

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The rapidly organised protest took place outside the ABC 92.5 studios in Gosford at 8am, with approving horn beeps from p g drivers on their passing way to work.

Event organiser Mr Jack Lloyd said he was pleased with the turnout.

“To get so many people early on a Monday morning really speaks to the widespread anger at these cuts,” he said.

“Tony Abbott said there would be no cuts, and now he is cutting a quarter of a billion dollars.”

The assembly was addressed by local Friends of the ABC chapter president Mr Klaas Woldring.

“How is it possible that a

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Remembrance Day remembered “We look forward to continuing the delivery of these services to the local population, and to developing new innovative programs as a partner in the new Primary Health

portunistic, and so opportunistic, solutely incompetent,” absolutely d Mr Woldring. said The rally was also

has planned across the organisation .

Senator O’Neill said that this was a unique service where commercial radio was just not a viable alternative.

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Coal and CSG mining forum packed out

provide news, current aaffairs and entertainment for the Coast, people of the Central C go-to it is the community’s g network for important ssafety information. and emergency informa “In a little over a year,

our hundred Central Coast residents packed out the Central Coast Grammar School hall on Thursday, November 27, to discuss the risks posed by coal seam gas and coalhas mining to drinking water, industries, Tony ny Abbott gone from to the south andlocal Newcastle Coast studio, scheduled telling ing nature Australians the north. for November 20, was and there humantohealth. would uld be ‘no cuts to the “It serves an audience of postponed with no new ABC C or SBS’ to slashing more than 300,000 people, launch date scheduled as Wallarah 2 coal mine yet. near forum organised more re thanThe half a was billion and it’s time our community said Ms Coleman. lars by from Our our Central national Coast, let Tony Wyong,” Abbott know what dollars the Mountains the Nature Conservation Media release, adcasters. we think “Much of hisoftwisted broadcasters.

24 Nov 2014 District and adrinking Community “The Council regionof NSW, covered priority to cut such vital water Richard Mehrtens, office fice offi Network and catchment

by ABCEnvironment Central Coast is information highwayfor on the the Central of Deborah O’Neill Coast the Our Land, Our Water, geographically, ographically, culturally Coast,” she said.is overlaid by a Email, 20 Nov 2014 seam ofgas the explorationAngela Scrymgour, ABC Our Future alliance. and d economically distinct The coal launch license.

AustralianSydney actor Michael from m metropolitan new ABC Radio Central “It’s time the community’s Caton, Father Rod Bower and local mum Alexia concerns were heard and Martinez were among the their drinking water and speakers. livelihoods were protected.

Danielle Coleman from “Many people would be Our Central Coast, a shocked to know there is a non-partisan alliance of coal seam gas exploration individuals and community license over the Central groups, said the Central Coast’s water catchment.

Community members showing their support in protecting the Central Coast from CSG Coast was at the frontline “The forum was an of coal seam gas (CSG) and important milestone for our “The Central Coast our Central Coast remain coal and coal seam gas. incredible. coal mining issues. community which is now “The current system is has been let-down by our coal and gas free,” said Ms “Every hand was in the air “The Coalition armed with the reality of the when we asked who wanted clearly broken if it can’t political leaders and it’s time Coleman.

Government has broken community impacts of coal Media release, 1 Dec 2014 to protect our Central Coast protect the essentials of life, for the community to find its election commitment to and coal seam gas.

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Part of Kibble Park to be rezoned for commercial use

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attended by the Central Coast Labor candidates for the upcoming state election.

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enator for NSW Deborah O’Neill said she feared the Central Co Coast would once again bear the brunt of the Abbott Government’s Governme cost slashing after ABC managing director Mark Scott revealed revea the region would not be immune from cuts to the national broadcas broadcaster.

Mr Scott told a Senate Estimates Committee hearing he could not guarantee the Central Coast’s vital ABC hub would escape the $254 million funding cuts Tony Abbott

osford Council has given consent, although not unanimously, According to the report to to the lodgement of applications to subdivide, reclassify and council by the Department rezone the land occupied by Gosford City Library, Kibble Park of Community Growth, the Gosford City Library Cafe and former Eliza St portions of Kibble Park, Gosford.

St that bisects Kibble Park is classified as ‘Operational’ land and zoned RE1 under the LEP 2014.

Council will now lodge the relevant documentation to subdivide and reclassify the library and Kibble Park

“The ABC keeps us thinking, it is vital for the life of our community,” said Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith.

Labor candidate for Terrigal Mr Jeff Sundstrom said: “ABC is a national institution, it’s not just about Bananas in Pyjamas, it’s a vital news source.”

“When you cut the ABC, our democracy loses out,” he said.

The protest echoes similar rallies held over the weekend in Sydney and Melbourne.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten attended the Melbourne Rally.

“Our ABC has always been here for us,” said Mr Shorten.

“It is now time for us to be there for the ABC,” he said.

Mr Lloyd agreed: “The Central Coast is behind the ABC, and I’m glad we could show that today.”

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Crs Vicki Scott, Deanna Bocking and Hillary Morris voted against the decision.

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into the ocean.

“People are more likely to get sick “Our tourism sector also suffers because we have less ability to market our beautiful beaches to the world.

“You can’t just blame the rain every time a beach has to be shut or someone gets sick.

“That’s an excuse, not a solution,” said Mr Primrose.

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the vicinity of many of these sites.

“Just this year, two new stormwater harvesting and reuse schemes worth around $7 million started operating in Terrigal and East Gosford.

“We’re also currently seeking the community’s feedback on our latest efforts to protect the health of Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone lagoons.

“The draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Gosford’s Coastal Lagoons will provide guidance for future actions that will help to achieve longterm improvements to each lagoon’s health,” Ms

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landscape by earmarking a substantial portion of the land to the Coastal Open Space System.

“Further to this, the site will be developed under Community Title.

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Kings Estate Terrigal multi-million dollar land release approved

Kings Estate Terrigal will deliver 135 lots on 54.1 hectares of land located on Kings Ave at Terrigal, of which 18 hectares will be set aside to ensure the environment and ambience of the land is maintained.

This will be the first major residential development in Terrigal in more than 10 years, after the Stevens Group lodged a DA with Gosford Council earlier this year.

The approved DA reflects a lower density development, with land that backs onto natural reserves and has an overall 135 lots, ranging from around 570m2 to more than 2,700m2.

The development is scheduled to be completed in various stages, with 18 hectares allocated to Gosford Council under the Coastal Open Space

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will relocate to the nearby ‘Kibbleplex’ facility and the current library building will be used for another, yet to be determined use.

The Kibble Park Cafe building is currently used for commercial restaurant

activities and this is likely to continue into the future The report stated that in order to deal with the current and possible future uses and any lease tenures of the library and Kibble Park Cafe buildings, it is recommended that the two portions of land be subdivided from the main Kibble Park site, reclassified

and rezoned appropriately to allow for commercial uses.

Cr Gabby Bowles was a strong advocate for the rezoning and said it was the sensible thing to do.

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ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has confirmed that there is no approval for any company to produce coal seam gas (CSG) anywhere on the Central Coast.

“We have been actively listening to the community and their concerns and as a result, the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government has implemented the most comprehensive regulatory framework around CSG in the entire country, through the NSW Gas Plan,” he said.

Mr Holstein said we are now in a different era from the

one prior to 2011, when the former Labor Government handed out petroleum exploration licences with no consideration for our water, agricultural land, the environment or communities.

Any applications for a license renewal will now be subject to the stringent NSW Government minimum standards.

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“The NSW Government makes no apologies for this and will continue to apply the letter of the law to each application on an individual basis,” Mr Holstein said.

“This government has already introduced 30 regulatory controls for CSG and we’ve added 30 more as part of our Gas Plan, making it the most comprehensive in

Australia to protect our vital land and water resources,” said Mr Holstein.

The Gas Plan outlines the government’s new Strategic Release Framework that will ensure new exploration licenses are only issued after an assessment of economic, environmental and social factors.

Community consultation is a key element of the approvals process and will be conducted up-front.

If a proposed area doesn’t

meet the criteria it won’t be released.

Mr Holstein said the new NSW Gas Plan adopts all of the recommendations of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Mary O’Kane in her Final Report of the Independent Review of Coal Seam Gas Activities in NSW. “The Gas Plan is the line in the sand for the CSG industry and it will only be companies that have the industry expertise and sufficient resources that

will even be considered as candidates for a license,” Mr Holstein said.

“There are no CSG approvals on the Central Coast and I will continue to advocate for the Gas Plan and its regulatory frameworks that will apply to any prospective operators in the region and NSW.” Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2014 - P5

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he NSW Government has started early work to improve traffic flow and safety at the Wyong Rd intersections of Mingara Dr and Tumbi Rd.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads Ray Williams said the NSW Government provided $2 million this year to finish planning for the upgrades and carry out early work including repairing and resurfacing the car park at the rear of the Tumbi Umbi shops, which is expected to take five weeks to complete.

“A portion of the car park will still be available

while work is carried out.

“A site compound will be established on Mingara Dr in December and improvement work will be carried out at the Mingara Dr and Hansens Rd roundabout early next year to improve traffic flow.

“This work is expected to take three months to complete, weather permitting.

“The Wyong Rd intersection upgrades at

Mingara Dr and Tumbi Rd will involve replacing the existing roundabouts with traffic lights to improve traffic flow and safety.

“Major work is expected to start in the second half of 2015 and is scheduled for completion in 2017, weather permitting”, Mr Williams said.

Media release, 8 Dec 2014 Matthew Connor, Office of Ray Williams MP

Mayor to represent Shire in China yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton will attend and address the Australia China Cultural Foundation (ACCF) Summit Forum in Shanghai on January 16.

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He will also visit council’s co-operation cities in China and promote and represent the council and its projects and investment sites.

Mayor Cr Eaton said: “This visit will assist in furthering the terms of our Memorandum of Understanding with the Debai group in Shandong Province who are committed to building a $100 million bilingual

school in China.”

“Our obligations are to help find English teachers for the school and to enter in exchange student arrangements, providing great opportunities and benefits for our community.

“This trip is a great opportunity to progress this agreement and to showcase other great projects, including our university concept,” said

mayor Cr Eaton.

The mayor will attend at his own expense and costs to be reimbursed in terms of promotional materials, gifts and hospitality will be in the same way as if these activities were held locally.

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he Community Environment Network (CEN) has seized on investigations on the water cleaning effects of oysters at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre to call for a new approach on Tuggerah Lakes.

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Experience in the USA using oysters to improve water quality has found that one healthy oyster can clean 200 litres per day.

On this basis, 1.5 million oysters would clean the whole lakes system in one year.

Tuggerah Lakes has lost three natural mechanisms for cleaning the lakes, namely: oysters, mangroves, and seagrass beds.

In addition, identified sources of pollution and the closure of Munmorah Power Station represents an opportunity to restore the lakes to their condition in the 1970s.

The decline of the lakes dates back to this era.

CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said: “Oysters are regarded as the canary

in the catchment and a healthy oyster industry is a sign of good quality water.”

“There was an oyster industry at Tacoma which closed about 1920.

“In addition, I recall friends collecting bottom (or mud) oysters from the lakes in about 1980.

“I am told the mud oysters are no longer common.

“It is clear that the current strategy of using a weed harvester is only improving the aesthetics of selected areas of the lake, such as Canton Beach.

“Many residents on the lakes in areas such as Rocky Point are seeing a decline in their waterfront conditions with a buildup of dead weed.

“In many areas it

is clear that the weed harvester is removing healthy weed, not dead wrack, and dislodging wrack which then drifts around the lakes.

“CEN is calling on Wyong Council and the NSW Government to fund research into restoring the natural systems to clean the water.

“Secondly, CEN wants to see an end to all sources of pollution entering the lakes, such as from sewage and waste overflows.

“If we restore the natural systems that clean the lake and reduce the inputs from pollution, then the lakes must improve,” said Mr Asquith.

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Community Building Partnership Grants fund 18 separate projects

Wadalba land rezoning proposed planning proposal to rezone land at 145 Johns Rd, Wadalba, to allow for low density residential housing and a green corridor will be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE).

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ighteen separate projects totalling $400,000 have been funded refurbish the school in the Wyong electorate from the latest round of Community canteen; $36,376 (and an additional $15,000 Building Partnership Grants.

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Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said: “It is very pleasing that so many organisations within the Wyong electorate have been able to benefit from this important State Government program.”

Mr Webber visited two of the projects on Tuesday, December 16, to officially announce their grants.

“The Pioneer Dairy site has benefited from a further grant of $27,720 which will help to continue the excellent work being done by the many volunteers working with the Tuggerah Lakes Reserve Trust,” he said.

“The project will build a boardwalk and covered viewing area (gazebo) to provide a wetlands viewing and education area.

“The Viewing Platform

will overlook the Pioneer Dairy Wetlands, where hundreds of water birds including several endangered species and international migratory species (some protected at the national and international level) utilise the wetland for breeding and foraging each day.

“It will also be used as an educational facility for school, TAFE and university students, giving them the opportunity to observe and study firsthand the Pioneer Dairy Swamp - a ‘Freshwater wetland’ listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act as an Endangered Ecological Community.

“The Wyong District Museum and Historical Society has received $32,823 towards the construction of their new

offices.

“This will be a tremendous boost to the many volunteers who have worked tirelessly to raise funds to rebuild the historic homestead, since the building was almost totally destroyed by fire in a senseless arson attack in 2011,” Mr Webber said.

The other successful applicants include: $11,637 to Toukley and District Senior Citizens Club Inc. to install new front doors; $15,479 (and an additional $14,000 funding from the Swansea electorate) to the San Remo Community Men’s Shed Inc. for extensions to their building; $14,089 to YMCA Lake Haven for the construction of an outdoor shade sail; $28,000 to Tuggerawong P and C to relocate and Photo: Abbie Trayler-Smith/OxfamAUS

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funding from the Swansea electorate) to The Lakes Surf Club to update their patrol room and facilities; $30,000 to the Wyong District Tennis Association for the upgrading of two courts with new synthetic surfaces; $30,000 (and an additional $20,000 funding from the Swansea Electorate) to Northern Lakes Power AFL for the installation of new oval fencing; $12,892 to the Berkeley Vale Public School P and C for a new electronic noticeboard; $9,683 to YMCA Lake Haven for new outdoor lighting and security camera; $26,196 to Tacoma Public School P and C for the installation of a new electronic sign; $28,500 to Gorokan Public School P and C to air condition 10 classrooms; $24,000 to Central Coast Hockey to upgrade their sporting facilities at Wyong; $12,000 to the Lions Club of Toukley for a new building; $7,890 to Northern Power Cricket Club to install new Solar Panel System; $22,715 (and an additional $22,715 funding from The Entrance Electorate) to Surf Lifesaving Central Coast for urgently needed building refurbishments; and $30,000 for Wyong Public School P and C to build an Outdoor Community and Learning space.

Media release, 16 Dec 2014 Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

Council will seek permission from the DPE, through a gateway determination, to proceed in the preparation of a Planning Proposal to amend the Wyong LEP to rezone the land.

Community and government agency consultation will be undertaken and the results reported back to council.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This proposal does

have merit and will assist with the achievement of a strategic wildlife corridor at Wadalba.”

“We want to make sure the zoning is right to assist with developing affordable housing options in this key growth area while protecting the environment at the same time.”

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Early work starts on intersection upgrade entral Coast Highway users are soon to benefit from improved safety and traffic flow through the Wyong Rd intersection with Enterprise Dr and Chittaway Rd as early work starts for the $5 million upgrade.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads Ray Williams said the NSW Government would start early work for the project to establish the site compound and clear vegetation to prepare for major building work starting next year,” Mr Williams said.

“The NSW Government funded Wyong Rd intersection upgrade involves replacing the existing roundabout with traffic lights to improve traffic flow and safety, set to benefit hundreds of road users daily.

“The intersection alignment will be

widened and improved to increase traffic flow, reduce congestion and improve safety.

“Other early work to be carried out will include relocating utilities and vegetation where major road improvements will be carried out.

“Major upgrade work is expected to start in the second half of next year and is scheduled for completion in late 2016, weather permitting.

“Every effort will be made to minimise the impact on residents and businesses,” Mr Williams said.

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Coal and coal seam gas no-go zones called for he NSW Nature Conservation Council (NCC) has renewed calls to create no-go zones for coal and coal seam gas on the Central Coast.

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“We welcome the attention coal and coal seam gas is getting from the ALP and the Liberal MP Chris Holstein, but the people of the Central Coast are demanding more than talk,” said NCC campaigns director Ms Daisy Barham.

“The drinking-water catchment, special natural areas, farmlands and residential areas of the Central Coast must be declared a coal and gas no-go zone to restore the faith of the community in our decision makers.”

After a standing-roomonly community meeting recently, both major parties have commented on coal seam gas on the Central Coast.

“Chris Holstein says there is no coal seam gas on the Central Coast, but the reality is that AGL has a license to explore in the Mountains District,” said Ms Barham.

“Why hand out licenses if you wouldn’t consider approving production?

“If Mr Holstein is serious about standing up for the land and water of the Central Coast he should work with Premier Baird to declare no-go zones for coal and gas.

“The proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine is still a looming threat to the Central Coast’s drinking water supply despite a promise before the 2011 election to protect the catchment from mining.

“The Government’s own website clearly shows that AGL holds an exploration license for coal seam gas in PEL 2, which covers much of the Mountains District and the precious water catchment.

“As the Central Coast prepares to go to the polls in just four months, the community deserves to know who will finally put an end to the devastating Wallarah 2 coal mine proposal.”

Ms Barham said the ALP has committed to map and then protect core water catchments and aquifers from coal seam gas.

“Labor’s plan to map and protect the Central Coast aquifer from CSG is welcome recognition of the damage this industry can cause.

“It is a very positive first step, however our special natural areas, farmland and communities must

also be off limits.”

Before the 2011 state election, then Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell said there would be no coal mining in the Central Coast water catchments, “no ifs, no buts”.

However Wallarah 2 is still being actively considered The project would undermine several waterways and was previously rejected because of uncertainty around subsidence, surface water and impacts to the environment and heritage.

Ms Barham, said all parties contesting the state election should show their commitment to keeping water resources safe from coal and coal seam gas by supporting no-go zones where these activities may impact on water catchments.

“The Central Coast is at the frontline of coal and coal seam gas battles in NSW. “With just months until the election we’re calling on all candidates to create no-go zones to protect the region,” she said.

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An artist’s impression of the proposed boarding house

ollowing the Joint Regional Planning Panel’s (JRPP) rejection of a four storey development for a proposed boarding house in Glen Rd, Ourimbah, developer K and P Gregory have submitted a modified three storey design to Wyong Council.

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This new design has resulted in an increase to the number of boarding house rooms from 94 to 102 which has been achieved by adding a further wing to the building and reducing the size of rooms with some as small as 12.7 sq metres which includes the ensuite and kitchenette.

Glen Rd Action Group chairman Mr Greg McGill said: “It is very difficult for the residents to properly assess the new design because there appears to be a veil of secrecy surrounding this revised application.”

“The A4 sized plans attached to the notification letters issued by council are barely legible and the plan view does not accurately depict the final council application.

“Council are refusing to publish on their website details of the changes made from the previous plans or

listing other important documents including the Plan of Management supposedly due to copyright restrictions.

“The only way proper plans can be seen is by making an appointment and attending the council in person.

“This raises serious question to the transparency of the process,” he said.

Mr McGill said he believes that the Social Impact Statement (SIS) has no credibility.

“While the SIS is available for viewing on the council website, any public discussion or debate is limited by the document’s disclaimer that states: ‘that no part of the report may be referred to or quoted in any way without the express written approval of the author, Complete Planning Solutions Pty Ltd’.

“To make matters

worse, the new photomontages available for viewing on the council website provide a false impression of the revised building with existing shops missing from the images, trees included which are proposed for removal and the height of the building is not a true representation.

“We believe this new design still represents over-development of this site which will be out of character with the heritage values of Ourimbah.

“In addition, the new design will mean the loss of a tallowwood tree and endanger the two remaining tallowwood trees on Glen Rd which were planted to celebrate the conclusion of the Second World War” Media release, 16 Dec 2014 Allan Benson, Stop Glen Rd Action Group

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Canton Beach foreshore upgrade completed

Michael Sharpe to stand for The Entrance ichael Sharpe has been named the Liberal Party’s candidate for The Entrance for the 2015 State Election.

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The official opening of the Canton Beach foreshore

he upgraded Canton Beach foreshore was officially opened to the community on Sunday, December 14, just in time for Christmas.

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The upgrade was part of the Tuggerah Lakes Clean-up project which is supported by Wyong Council, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme to help improve the health of Tuggerah Lakes.

Wyong Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton said Canton Beach has been returned to its former glory.

“Once again Canton Beach will be safe for swimming and will become a popular sandy beach again for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike,” mayor Cr

Eaton said.

“It is pleasing to know the Australian Government is on board and willing to work with council to enhance one of our greatest natural assets,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara said the Australian Government was committed to improving the quality of Tuggerah Lakes.

“Before the 2013 federal election I welcomed the now Minister for the Environment, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, to inspect

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Canton Beach,” said Ms McNamara.

“Following the Minister’s visit, I was able to secure $3.3 million worth of Federal Funding for practical improvement works on Tuggerah Lakes.

“Tuggerah Lakes is the jewel in our environmental crown and it is important we do everything we can to enhance the water quality of our Lakes.

“Our local community is eager to see the Australian Government work with Wyong Shire Council to deliver practical works which deliver real results.

“The transformation of Canton Beach over the past year demonstrates what we can achieve when we work together and put the interests of our community first,” said Ms McNamara.

The works will allow for a better mixing of waters near the shoreline at Canton Beach and easier removal of wrack.

This will help improve the water quality and health of these near shore areas of the estuary.

This work builds on the success of the Lake Munmorah beach rebuild earlier this year.

Media release, 11 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

Born and raised on the Central Coast, Mr Sharpe and his wife Elizabeth have chosen to raise their three children Jordi, 19, William, 18, and Thomas, 16, in the area.

The 44-year-old businessman said he was passionate about giving back to his community and is a member of Gosford North Rotary, Central Coast Freemasons and a surf lifesaver.

Mr Sharpe is also well respected in the business community, having served as joint managing director of Sharpe Bros and vice chairman of The HunterNet Cooperative.

“I have lived and worked on the Central Coast all my life and I understand the challenges facing businesses and residents in The Entrance,” Mr Sharpe said.

“I am passionate about

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the Central Coast.

“I want to give back to the community that has given me so much by being a strong voice for our area in the Baird

Liberal Government,” he said.

Media release, 10 Dec 2014 Alicia McCumstie, Liberal Party of Australia

Collieries to be connected underground

annering Colliery and Chain Valley Colliery will be connected via an underground conveyer belt system to allow the transfer of coal between the two mines.

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Up to four first working headings within the Fassifern Seam will be developed and used to connect the collieries.

The existing

Mannering Colliery infrastructure will be used to transport coal from Chain Valley Colliery underground to the Vales Point Power Station at

a rate no greater than 1.1 million tonnes per annum.

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The remains were found at Pretty Beach around 50 years ago.

They have been brought back to the Central Coast, together with the remains of an aboriginal man found at Shelly Beach, from the Sydney University’s Shellshear Museum as part of a Darkinjung Land Council repatriation program.

The remains were laid to rest with traditional cultural practices.

The repatriation is a result of Office of Environment and Heritage, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Guringai Tribal Link working together to identify appropriate sites.

The repatriation included undertaking a number of traditions so that the process was carried out in a respectful and culturally meaningful way.

Land Council representative Ms Sharon Hodgetts said the ceremonies were conducted with an initiated elder and were an opportunity to afford these ancestors recognition and dignity.

“The repatriation includes bringing remains back to their country and undertaking appropriate cultural practices

‘Biggest crowd’ at Oyster Festival Almost 30,000 people packed the Ettalong Beach Foreshore on Sunday, November 9, for the 14th annual Brisbane Water Oyster Festival.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said: “This year was by far the biggest crowd we have experienced and clearly shows that locals and visitors love to come to Ettalong Beach and enjoy our oysters, seafood, wine and entertainment.

“The weather was fantastic and the crowds responded accordingly,” said Mr Wales.

“Stall holders and local businesses did a roaring trade with the Ettalong Beach Diggers packed with visitors.

“The Festival was boosted by the recent completion of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore upgrade which added a new dimension to the event allowing families to picnic as well as attend the Oyster Festival.

“And no Oyster Festival would be complete without the traditional How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds.”

Media release, 10 Nov 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Park Road, Woy Woy, at around 3pm.

The fire, which was believed to have started in a garage, spread to a unit and was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW. Of the 10 people treated for smoke inhalation, nine were conveyed to Gosford Hospital.

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police and when it was found they were not the result of foul play they were given to the Shellshear Museum at Sydney University.

Investigation indicated the Aboriginal remains dated back prior to European contact.

Office of Environment and Heritage cultural heritage officer Mr Brad Welsh said it was an ongoing process to work closely with indigenous communities to return remains and artefacts to their ancestral custodians.

“The Office is proud to provide support to communities and facilitate the repatriation of ancestral remains and artefacts,” he said.

The remains have been laid to rest in their country in Bouddi National Park and Tuggerah Nature Reserve at special, secret places.

Up until the late 1940s, aboriginal remains were removed from graves and burial sites, as well as hospitals and prisons.

Thousands of remains were sent to museums and scientific institutions throughout Europe and elsewhere.

They also formed part of the collections of Australia’s major natural Office of Environment and Heritage history museums established in the mid-19th Century.

Media release, 18 Nov 2014 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Grandstand demolition starts oval redevelopment

The demolition of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand began on Friday, November 28, following the approval of $3.5 million in funding to Gosford Council for the oval redevelopment.

The funding approval was announced by Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

“This project will involve the construction of a new grandstand building, clubhouse, change rooms, forecourt and field relocation at Woy Woy Oval,” said Ms Wicks.

“It will be a great boost to Woy Woy as this facility will improve the region’s ability to meet the demands of future population growth and the need for more recreational facilities.

“The project will create approximately 186 jobs during One of the secret repatriation ceremonies construction,” she said.

The development was also such as a smoking ceremony,” and Wildlife Service worked with 1958 on dunes at Shelly Beach. approved Regionalof a female were said Ms Hodgetts.

Darkinjung to prepare the sites.by the Joint The remains Panel found on Thursday, Aboriginal and non-aboriginal The remains werePlanning found at two at Pretty Beach, date December 4, a decision which was staff of Office of Environment different locations on the Central unknown. backed by the Chamber were handed to and Heritage and National Parks Coast with one set, male, found in Peninsula The remains of Commerce.

“This is a great result for the Woy Woy town centre,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

“The design and orientation of the new grandstand and forecourt areas The demolition of Woy Woy Oval grandstand will create an exciting opportunity to re-activate this section of the “This design pushes the oval new short term spaces within the car retail outcomes for the town centre. old Woy Woy town centre whilst “The Chamber understands providing new sporting facilities for and grandstand further to the east park immediately to the north of the creating a large area of public space new development. that the redevelopment should be The crowd watching the ‘How Many Oysters You Can Eat in 30 Seconds’ competition at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival the area.

“While parking is a major issue completed in September 2015 which Ninety-five residents of Woy along the shoreline of Correa Bay. “From the outset, the along the street front which will They said it would be more Chamber was of the view that the include passive recreation areas for retailers in the Woy Woy town means the new facility and forecourt Woy Rd, between Rawson centre, this design reaches a good area will be open for business redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval and a new cafe.

Rd, the proposed new appropriate for a road which will “There initially will be a loss of 48 compromise between the needs of leading into the busy summer period no longer be a major road to Woy needed to provide both improved moving elsewhere. $8 million bridge and the intersection Woy and would be clearer for Local districts of Box Head- spend of $6 million and within the sporting community, the desire next year. sporting facilities and more usable timed car parking spaces “While thethemajority (64 per Beach and respectively. at Woy Woy Creek in Woy emergency responses and other MacMasters existing short termcent) car park. to still activate the street front and the “The outcome is a great example public space. of renovators fi nance “Favourable market conditions “However, this will behome offset improvements by 62 necessity to provide parking and of community engagement and coWoy, have asked that their public services, including for mail Umina-Booker Bay-Patonga across Australia means their through that

Call it Correa Bay Rd, say residents

Ten treated for smoke inhalation Ten people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a house fire at a unit complex in Woy Woy on Sunday, November 9.

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Aboriginal Peninsula woman’s Community Access remains repatriated

No-one was reported to be suffering from life threatening injuries.

The fire is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, but police are investigating the cause.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com. au/.

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Local districts top renovations list

Support grant for community facilities

section of road be renamed Correa Bay Rd.

delivery.

It would create a greater sense of community; and comply with the general principles of the Geographical Names Board NSW. Gosford Council has noted the petition.

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operation.”

Media release, 8 Dec 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Media release, 28 Nov 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP Photo: Craig Bucello

have been named as two of the top 10 NSW regional areas for renovations in the past year.

many home owners have seen savings, more than one in four the value of their properties rise,” (26 per cent of those aged 18As signatures to a petition, said Westpac general manager of 54) are choosing to finance their they said they believed the name renovations by increasing or retail banking Ms Gai McGrath.

The Renovation Report issued would avoid the present “As a result, one quarter of topping up their home loan,” said Councilchange has allocated more by the Westpac bank listed the Australians have been able to Ms McGrath. confusion withimprove Woy Woy Rd, than $7500 to help areas as sixth and ninth in the 12 borrow more to extend or improve Kariong, and would better reflect Media release, 24 Nov 2014 the Peninsula Community months to August. the nature of the road which runs Patrice Calopedos, their home and stay in their Centre and the Umina Country The areas recorded a total preferred location rather than Map and Page Women’s Association Hall, The Peninsula Chamber of Gosford Council will upgrade and the remaining funding will be as part of the latest round Commerce president Mr Matthew Lance Webb Reserve on the reallocated to other projects. of its Community Facility The change of scope is Wales said he was pleased that Ettalong foreshore, but will Support Program. abandon plans to construct expected to deliver a number of Gosford Council has agreed to The program aims to provide benefits to the community and continue with the revetment wall groynes on the beach. financial assistance to management council, according to Council’s upgrade works on the Ettalong Council will construct the committees of community buildings community growth director Ms foreshore in Lance Webb Reserve. reserve’s $1.4 million rock for maintenance and upgrade Judy Jaeger.

“Council’s decision to change revetment, spend $200,000 works that ensure the long-term These include better protection the scope of upgrade works in in landscaping and conduct a continued and increased usage of of heritage items, local properties and around Ettalong Foreshore’s An event being held in the Umina Country Women’s Association Hall feasibility study for a councilcommunity facilities. and infrastructure, as well as Lance Webb Reserve is welcome operated dredge to renourish by its committee in conjunction The Peninsula Community within the centre. maintaining amenity and beach news,” said Mr Wales.

Ettalong Beach.

The Umina Country Women’s with members of the Umina Men’s Centre has been awarded $3664 access, and extending a similar “The dredge option is a position to replace the louvre style windows Association has been granted Shed who have agreed to assistPlans to construct groynes near seawall from Ettalong Foreshore that the Chamber has advocated the reserve have been dropped, in the dance studio room with glass $3000 to paint the interior of the the association with its plan and Reserve to Lance Webb Reserve. for many years. implementation. and gyprock panelling to improve hall.

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Groynes abandoned as upgrade proceeds “We see this as being essential in ensuring that the renourishment of Ettalong Beach is sustainable, similar to the way that the beach in Noosa Queensland is maintained.

“We also support the shelving of the previous plans to construct groynes in the reserve’s vicinity with those funds reallocated to other projects.

“The construction of groynes has had mixed success in the past and it is our view that regular sand renourishment is more effective.

“This decision clearly

demonstrates council’s ongoing commitment to the upgrading of the Ettalong Beach foreshore.

“The funding of the works will ensure better protection of local properties and public infrastructure and link in with the recently completed foreshore works,” said Mr Wales.

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2031 Your Future Central Coast Regional Boundaries he regional Growth Plan should include a local government boundary extension to the north.

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Wyong has strong links to communities outside of the regional boundary, particularly to the north of the Local Government Area (LGA) boundary.

In response to the recent Independent Local Government Review Final Report, Wyong Shire Council strongly supported changes to the local government boundary to encompass extension of the Wyong Shire boundary north to include those areas currently within the lower/southern portion of Lake Macquarie City LGA, being the suburbs of: Arcadia Vale, Awaba, Balcolyn, Balmoral, Bonnells Bay, Brightwaters, Buttaba, Cooranbong, Dora Creek, Eraring, Fishing Point, Mandalong, M a r t i n s v i l l e , Mirrabooka, Morisset, Morisset Park, Pulbah Island, Rathmines, Ryhope, Silverwater, Sunshine, Wangi Wangi, Windermere Park, Wyee, Wyee Point and Yarrawonga Park.

Council’s submission in this regard recognises that growth areas are not restricted by political boundaries, therefore planning should also not be restricted by such boundaries.

A ‘bigger picture’ approach is required.

This should be replicated in the Regional Growth and Infrastructure Plans (RGIP) to enable it to be consistent with other State Government approaches to planning for the future of NSW. Wyong Shire Council has been approached by a number of people that own un-sewered land in and around Wyee and Morisset.

These people have expressed frustration at the inability to

Wyong Council has prepared a comprehensive response to the discussion paper titled ‘2031 Your Future Central Coast’. The following is the second chapter from the submission focusing on Central Coast Regional Boundaries.

Area Marked 50,000 is the proposed increased boundaries for Wyong Shire

to connect those lands to Council’s treatment plant at Charmhaven.

This extended boundary for the Central Coast connects communities of common interest and similar demographic profiles and which, from a strategy perspective, should be considered similarly.

Any future strategies and actions should reflect the employment, social and infrastructure needs of these populations in a holistic manner.

Further, the changed boundary will allow Wyong Shire Council to provide additional housing and urban growth to support the existing and planned centres in accordance with the regional growth plans.

Council has mapped the proposed boundary and it is recommended that the northern boundary be adjusted in line with this mapping, which was given in principle support by the now Office of Local Government.

The remaining five chapters to be serialised in subsequent editions of Wyong Regional Chronicle are: Housing and Population Growth; Jobs and Economic Opportunities; Transport and Connectivity; Infrastructure Needs; and Environment.

connect their lands to a reticulated sewer system, thereby impeding their ability to develop their

lands, e.g., for residential development.

Council has assessed its ability to provide

sewer services to above mentioned sewered lands, and established that it

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capable of providing sewer services to those lands by way of extending its existing infrastructure

Your Future: Central Coast Wyong Council Submission, December 2014

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On The Beat

Assault at The Entrance

Craig P Thomson fined Arrests following a pursuit $25,000 olice are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an alleged assault at The Entrance on Saturday, December 6.

Shortly before 11pm, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were called to a unit on Gosford Ave at The Entrance after reports a man had been assaulted with a machete.

On arrival, police were

met by a man who had sustained serious injuries during an alleged altercation with three males.

He was taken to Gosford Hospital for treatment to stab wounds to his face, however, he discharged himself before speaking

with police.

Police hold concerns for his welfare due to the seriousness of his injuries and urge him to seek further medical attention.

Police are continuing their inquiries into the incident and appealing for

anyone who may have witnessed the incident, in particular a man armed with a possible meat cleaver or similar weapon, to contact Crime Stoppers.

Media release, 9 Dec 2014 NSW Police media

olice have charged two people following a pursuit on the Central Coast on Tuesday, December 9.

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ormer Labor Member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has been fined $25,000 for theft from the Health Services Union (HSU) but will not go to jail.

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According to the ABC, Thomson was acquitted of 51 charges and found guilty of 13 after he appealed a conviction of 65 fraud and theft offences from a Melbourne Magistrate in March.

It was alleged that Mr Thomson misappropriated union funds while he served as the national secretary

between 2002 and 2007.

County Court Judge Carolyn Douglas said it was none of her business if he had a sex worker, “but it is my business if he used someone else’s money”.

A civil case against Mr Thomson will begin next year in Melbourne.

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Police were patrolling Shakespeare Ave at Bateau Bay shortly before 11am when they spotted a silver Holden Commodore sedan that was allegedly stolen from Forresters Beach during a previous incident.

Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the male driver allegedly failed to comply and police initiated a pursuit.

The pursuit continued through several streets in Bateau Bay, before police lost sight of the vehicle and the pursuit was terminated.

The vehicle was located a short time later on The Crescent at Blue Bay, with inquiries leading police to a nearby home on Ocean Pde. Police conducted a search of the house, during which they arrested a 40-year-old woman, who was allegedly travelling in the stolen

vehicle.

Officers also located a firearm in the garage of the property, which was seized for forensic examination.

A 34-year-old man fled the home toward the nearby beach, however, he was later arrested by police and both he and the woman were taken to Wyong Police Station.

The man was charged with take and drive conveyance, police pursuit

(Skye’s Law), goods in custody, use vehicle with illegal plates and an outstanding warrant, while the woman was charged with carried in conveyance.

The pair were refused bail and appeared before Wyong Local Court the following day.

Media release, 9 Dec 2014 NSW Police media

Toukley assault still under investigation olice are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate a serious assault in Toukley last month.

Beachcomber Hotel restricted he Beachcomber Hotel in Toukley has been named on the latest list of licensed venues subject to special conditions as a result of alcohol-related incidents.

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The list was released by the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing this month with the Beachcomber listed as a Level 1 venue with 19 assaults in the period from July 1 last year to June 30 this year.

Among other restrictions, the Beachcomber must now adhere to a strict 1:30am

lockout of patrons, cessation of alcohol service 30 minutes prior to closing, no shots after midnight and a 10 minute alcohol sales time out every hour after midnight or active distribution of water and/or food.

Website, 8 Dec 2014 Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing

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At around 1:30am on Saturday, November 29, a 41-year-old woman was driving along Main Rd, Toukley, with a 20-year-old male passenger.

Police have been told a white Toyota RAV 4 with three male occupants approached and began tailgating the woman’s car, attempting to run the vehicle off the road.

The woman drove to a home on Christopher St, Lake Haven, and the Toyota followed.

Three men left the RAV 4 and approached the pair and a third man, aged 45, who came from the house.

The three men then proceeded to assault the two men and woman, slamming

the older man’s head into a gutter.

The offending men then drove from the scene in the Toyota.

Emergency services were called and the two men and woman were taken to Wyong Hospital, the older man suffering a broken jaw and damaged eye socket.

Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

As investigations into the incident continue, detectives are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area at the time of the incident to come forward.

Police would also like

to speak to three men who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.

One man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of solid build, 185cm – 190cm tall, about 25–30-years-old and with a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.

The other two men are described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, and 20-30-years -old, with short hair.

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.

One was seen wearing a white t-shirt and cargo pants.

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Universal building board developed locally he way we have accommodated and serviced populations in past years is no longer cost effective, environmentally sustainable or socially responsible.

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The continuing world population growth, the building material industries, the arms industries and the transport industries are placing an unsustainable demand on the world’s resources.

The mining industry is extremely energy intensive and by the time the minerals are processed, manufactured, warehoused and transported to building sites for final fixing, the accumulated cost of energy, human energy and marketing has put the cost of the finished products out of reach of middle and low income people.

The cost of the house, apartment, structure or vehicle does not include the damage being caused by the accumulated volumes of greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere by all the associated industrial activities.

Neither does it include the ongoing supply and maintenance of the residential infrastructure such as waste supply, energy, sewerage, roads and waste disposal.

Mortgage insurance, accident insurance, traffic

fines, parking fines, congestion, flood, fire and employment insurance.

These costs have still got to be paid by the home purchaser.

These associated costs have been put under another heading such as household debt.

Furthermore, it does not include the cost of money borrowed from banks for the housing loans to purchase a home or apartment.

The world has just recently experienced China’s efforts to modernise their cities and social organisation.

They did so by adapting to the same methods and materials used in the developed western countries.

The pollution created in the surge to accommodate one billion people in four decades is now having an impact on the planet’s eco systems, the health of the local populations and bio diversity.

Other populations and continents are also in need of urgent modernisation to lift the people out of poverty, provide clean drinking water, grow food

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It has been developed over four decades specifically for the transition to a low carbon era.

The products, which will begin being produced in early 2015, will be affordable and comparable to similar products currently on the market.

In the absence of any government or corporate initiatives to effect a smooth transition to a low carbon era, we will be conducting monthly public forums from January 2015 and beyond.

The theme of the forums will be “affordable and intelligent housing” in a low carbon environment.

This will embrace all the current problems associated with planning and building materials.

We will be appealing to any people or companies who may have developed low carbon products to come forward and assist in developing an industry hub for new industries to take us into the future.

Other local companies who wish to participate in the forums and have products and services to complement what we have to offer will be welcome to participate.

Our task is to develop a village system to accommodate and service populations in environmentally sustainable, self-managed harmonious communities at

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and improve public health and hygiene.

However, most of these regions cannot afford to provide the residential infrastructure or the materials required to build the necessary standards of accommodation, running water and sanitary services.

In the developed nations, inadequate planning for people in lower income brackets has led to inequality across a range of issues.

There are currently 11,000 people in gaols in NSW. Many of these people are the product of bad or inadequate planning.

It is a huge cost that taxpayers have got to bear and an enormous loss in productivity as well as the broken lives, family impacts and marriage breakdowns.

Changes to planning procedures are essential to phase out inequality, educate people to accept the social responsibilities of living in communities and to play a role in the battle against further atmosphere pollution.

Global Village Systems is a local building company that has been carrying out research and development for over four decades.

We have developed a universal building board that can be used for foundations, floors, walls and roofing.

It is lightweight, strong, provides excellent insulation and acoustic qualities.

It is resistant to water, salt air, vermin, infra-red and ultraviolet rays and can be manufactured in regional and remote areas.

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During the public discussion period we will be manufacturing products and placing them on display

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We will also be discussing how to build meaningful communities as against population density.

Letter, 28 Nov 2014 Morry Breen, Gorokan

Issues canvassed but not debated abor politicians held three public meetings on the Coast on November 12 to learn what voters wanted.

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These were opportunities for making useful video clips and 10 second sound bites, but serious analysis of problems wasn’t on the agenda.

Because of how the meetings were publicised, not many locals attended.

Except, of course, those who heard via the grapevine contact system.

An hour was lost with everyone encouraged to ramble nostalgically through their dreams.

Important points were raised; but there wasn’t time to analyse any of them.

The Labor politicians showed no inclination to discuss important problems facing students in the Hunter/Central Coast region.

Labor seems unaware of problems at Newcastle University.

Our university is close to the country’s worst in several areas, including: student dissatisfaction with courses; bullying problems for both students and staff; cheating, plagiarism etc.; and lowering of entry requirements for undergrad and post grad programs

for both international and domestic students.

The Teachers’Federation representative once again denied her Union’s role in Teacher Training Scholarships ending.

This was a major factor regarding dramatic declines in teacher quality in NSW from which we’ve never recovered.

A Newcastle University representative (who appeared to be both a student and staff member) seemed genuinely unaware of the university issues listed above.

The visiting Labor politician offered me her email card.

But like the other Labor Politicians there, she was not interested in arranging for any of these important issues actually to be debated anywhere or at any time.

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Coast has 32% of longest ambulance response times

New aged care places allocated

he NSW Opposition has released government documents detailing the 50 longest ambulance response time incidents in 2013, 16 of which occurred on the Central Coast.

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On a visit to Wyong on Wednesday, December 17, Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Linda Burney, joined by Labor candidate for Wyong Mr David Harris and candidate for Swansea Ms Yasmin Catley, distributed the list of the Central Coast’s longest ambulance response times which range from 64.87 minutes to 98.90 minutes.

The Ambulance Service benchmark is an eight minute response for emergency cases.

Notably long response times on the Central Coast were attributed by the Ambulance Service to competing workload or long distance to the scene, and therefore attributable to system pressures.

These include: a 89.58 minute wait for a diabetic patient in Ravensdale who was not alert; a 82.62 minute wait for a

patient in Gunderman who was later found deceased; a 67.95 minute wait for a patient in Summerland Point reporting chest pains and a cardiac history, (the closest ambulance was dispatched from Newcastle); and, a 64.87 minute wait for a patient suffering a stroke in Spencer.

“Long ambulance waits on the Central Coast are the tragic consequence of a health system stretched to breaking point after four years of Liberal Government cuts,” Ms Burney said.

The pressure on Central Coast hospitals has been exposed in two independent reports.

The NSW Auditor General found earlier this month that Central Coast hospitals failed to meet national targets for treating patients with imminently life-

threatening conditions in 2013-14.

Under national targets, hospitals are required to see 81% of emergency patients within four hours.

Gosford is treating 54% of patients within four hours and Wyong 65%.

“It is important to emphasise that the pressures at our hospitals and ambulance are interrelated”, said Mr Harris.

“Central Coast hospitals have a 95% bed occupancy rate.

“Ambulances on the Coast are being delayed at the hospital with patients inside because there is no bed available.

“This prevents paramedics getting back out to other emergencies in the community as they arise,” said Mr Harris.

Media release, 17 Dec 2014 Linda Burney MP

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Stepping On is a free program designed for older people who live independently in the community and have fallen or a fearful of falling.

The program will be held at Adssi HomeLiving Australia’s office in the Tuggerah Business Park.

Participation in the Stepping On program aims to give older people the confidence to go about their everyday activities safely and independently and reduce their risk of falling.

Stepping On coordinator Ms Leanne KleinSchiphorst said participants would learn exercises to improve strength and balance and practical ways to reduce the risk of falling.

“The program is very practical, as well as a great way to meet new people,” said Ms Klein-Schiphorst.

In order to participate in the program, individuals

must meet certain criteria.

Participants must be 65 years or older and living at home, reside in the Wyong Shire, be able to walk independently or with a walking stick, and be fearful of falling or have

fallen recently.

This program is not suitable for people with dementia of neuromuscular conditions.

Media release, 3 Dec 2014 Kristin Whitney, Adssi HomeLiving

Mrs McNamara and Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield, Assistant Minister for Social Services, at a recent visit to a Dobell Aged Care Facility.

ne hundred and eighty-four new aged care places, worth an estimated $6.5 million for Dobell, have been announced following the conclusion of the 2014 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR).

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Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara said she recently had the opportunity to host Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield in Dobell to discuss the electorate’s aged care needs.

“The additional places announced today will help meet demand for quality aged care services in our community,” Ms McNamara said.

“Locally, we are expecting significant growth in our senior population, with the number of residents over 65 years projected to grow by 32% over the

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“By 2021 the senior population across the Central Coast is expected to increase by 12,500.

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$40,000 funding boost for Art Cart Program

Morgan’s artwork selected uggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus student Morgan Knight is one of eight Central Coast HSC students to have her artwork selected as part of the ARTEXPRESS showcase.

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yong’s Art Cart Program has been given a $40,000 funding boost which will allow more children to discover the magical world of art thanks to the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.

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The Art Cart is a mobile art studio run through Wyong Neighbourhood Centre’s Art on the Hill program.

The Art Cart provides a diverse range of arts and cultural activities to isolated and remote communities throughout the Central Coast.

Charitable Foundation executive officer Mr

Jason Bourke said the program fostered creativity, collaboration and community involvement.

“All children participating in the Art Cart program will work alongside professional artists to develop new skills and explore and broaden their understanding of the

visual arts,” Mr Bourke said.

“An important part of the program is the collaborative workshops where children work together to create a group artwork that can be displayed in their local community.

“The Art Cart program is a valued resource within the community

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and through the Charitable Foundation’s funding the program can be expanded,” Mr Bourke said.

The funding would provide activity resources, booklets, installation materials, costs for engaging artists to deliver workshops and costs related to the Art Cart vehicle.

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre’s Fiona Doyle said the Art Cart program endeavoured to make arts based engagement opportunities available to the whole community.

“We saw a need on the Central Coast to provide quality arts activities in areas where they are not accessible due to transport issues, financial burdens or the communities simply require beautification initiatives,” Ms Doyle said.

“These activities take place in schools, outside community centres, parks and other community events.

Media release, 5 Dec 2014 Sarah-Jane Stevenson, Enigma

ARTEXPRESS aims to showcase HSC students’ bodies of work as a high-quality teaching and learning resource, representing best practice in visual arts education.

Morgan’s painting, titled ‘Road to Byron’, is one of 200 artworks to be selected from this year’s HSC students, 103 of which hail from government high schools.

In the 31 years since ARTEXPRESS first provided a showcase

to celebrate student achievement in visual arts, works across the HSC Visual Arts syllabus have expanded to include drawing, graphic design, painting, printmaking, photomedia, designed objects, textiles and fibre, sculpture, documented forms, ceramics, time-based forms and collection of works.

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The cricket was a Twenty20 match and Wyong dominated the play with most players retiring at 30 runs.

Wyong managed to achieve a tally of 191 runs after 20 overs while St Philip’s scored 75.

The same pattern was reflected in the netball game with Wyong finishing in front with a score of 47-2.

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Ms Christiansen to retire after 38 years teaching

WAT far exceeded expectations

udgewoi Public School teacher Ms Jenny Christiansen will retire after 38 years of teaching.

Principal Ms Kerry Moore said Ms Christiansen transferred to Budgewoi Public School in 1984 and her work in providing quality education and leading the school’s technology program is to be commended.

“After 38 years of teaching I have decided to relinquish my position at Budgewoi Public School,” said Ms Christiansen.

“I intend to take long service leave from the beginning of next year, leading to my retirement in July 2015.

“I look forward to relaxing and spending some time in my much neglected garden and travelling.

“I would like to thank the wonderful students I have taught at Budgewoi

and their families for making my time over the past 31 years enjoyable and very rewarding.

“I am now teaching the children of the some of the students I taught in Kindergarten.

“I would like to thank the many staff members I have worked with for their friendship, support and collegiality.

“I believe Budgewoi Public School to be a great school where the teachers are very dedicated and committed to giving the students the best start to their life of learning.

“They genuinely care for their students, giving encouragement and support to all.

“I will miss all of this,” said Ms Christiansen.

Newsletter, 15 Dec 2014 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

Teachers train in Melbourne orthlakes High School principal Ms Merrilyn Rowley escorted 12 staff members to Melbourne earlier this month for a week of training.

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Staff were trained in the Achievement via Individual Determination (AVID) program which will be implemented next year.

“It has already been trialled at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College,

Berkeley Vale and Tumbi Umbi campuses, with outstanding results,” said Ms Rowley.

“I am very excited about the program.”

Newsletter, 5 Dec 2014 Merrilyn Rowley, Northlakes High School

Graduating WAT members pictured with supporting staff and Cr Adam Troy (far left) and Mayor Doug Eaton (far right).

yong Council’s first Wyong Action Team (WAT) graduated on Friday, December 15, after working tirelessly throughout the year to improve the community.

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The WAT was established as a leadership development program in response to the Youth Engagement Strategy, with the aim to increase the status of young people as valued members of our community.

Council’s Community Planning and Partnerships manager Ms Julie Vaughan said the first year of the WAT to make “stuff happen” for youth, by youth, was a great success.

“The amount they have achieved this year is outstanding and far exceeded our expectations,” Ms Vaughan said.

“The positive attitude and passion these 12 young people have to develop and improve opportunities for the benefit of young people in our Shire is inspiring.

“Throughout 2014, they have organised 28 separate activities and events, with over 1,000 young people and their families participating.

“On top of this, they also assisted council with

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feedback on the Gravity Skate Park redesign and on an initiative to promote our outdoor gyms,” said Ms Vaughan.

Some of the actions the WAT achieved through 2014 include: partnering with Lake Haven Shopping Centre and Youth Services at Gravity Youth Services to present the Gravity Summer Concert Series; skills development programs around DJing, film making and live music production; partnering with Bateau Bay PCYC to develop Tag-a-Friend, a free weekly indoor tag football for young people aged 14 to 17, STOMP – free youth night for 14 to 17 yearolds; busking partnership with Westfield Tuggerah, increasing performers’ exposure as well as providing an income stream; Fix It! Ride It! – a partnership with council’s road safety officer to encourage young people to ride a BMX; designed and delivered a presentation to 185 students at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus aimed at reducing the stigma attached to mental health; Coast Cuts – three film making workshops and short film competition; and YFEST 2014 youth festival at The Grove.

WAT leaders also represented local young people at a meeting with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education Senator Scott Ryan, Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara,

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton and senior managers at Wyong Council, where they discussed issues around education standards and other youth issues.

Mayor Cr Eaton congratulated the first WAT and acknowledged their hard work to implement key initiatives of the Youth Engagement Strategy.

“Youth participation continues to be a challenge for our community,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“It is fantastic to see these young people take the initiative to develop their own skills and employability for the job market.

“Not only have they

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Council endorsed the appointment of eight WAT leaders for 2015 at the November 26 Ordinary Council meeting.

“I look forward to working with the new members and cannot wait to see what they will bring to the table next year,” Ms Vaughan said.

Actions achieved by the WAT 2014 were funded under the Youth Opportunities Grant from the NSW Office of Communities and council.

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Kerry Groves was overall Volunteer of the Year for 2014

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emergency relief to disadvantaged people and families.

“She also cooks for all Neighbourhood Centre events, workshops, fundraisers and official visits.

“Kerry was responsible for setting up a soup kitchen at the Centre to give up to 30 people a full hot meal every Friday.

“She is involved in all aspects of the work, including cooking, organising volunteers and sourcing sponsorship from Coles Supermarket at San Remo.

“Kerry is a very worthwhile winner of this award and I am very pleased she is getting the recognition she deserves,” said Ms Hall.

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“So many people give their unpaid time and effort to community services and their valuable contributions should be celebrated and treasured.

“I particularly want to congratulate Kerry Groves of Lake Haven who was awarded the overall Volunteer of the Year Award 2014.

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Coral Burnham of Mannering Park was awarded the Long Term Commitment to Community Service Award for her work with Mannering Park Progress Association over 26 years, where she has achieved numerous local outcomes including shared pathways, traffic lights, sheltered seating areas, shark nets and a Lone Pine tree.

Media release, 17 Dec 2014 Lisa McDermott, Office of Jill Hall MP

Council is the latest local government body to join the program aimed at improving food safety standards and reducing food poisoning in the retail food industry.

The program rates compliance with the Food Standards Code by awarding five stars (Excellent), four stars (Very Good) and three stars (Good).

The ratings are issued by council and are based on regular food safety and hygiene inspections including food temperature control, food prepared in advance of service, food handler hygiene, cleaning and sanitisation, and pest control.

Councils participating in the program use a standardised checklist ensuring consistency in food hygiene inspections across NSW and greater compliance visibility and transparency by food

businesses.

Wyong Council’s Building Certification, Compliance and Health manager Mr Jamie Loader said the program gives residents an insight into the kitchen of their favourite restaurant, cafe or takeaway venue.

“The Scores on Doors card is displayed on the food retailer’s door which rates their food hygiene record making it easy for a customer to see what the food hygiene standards are,” Mr Loader said.

“If you see a restaurant displaying the purple and green poster you can dine with confidence knowing it has met the minimum hygiene and food safety standards based on its last inspection.

“If you can’t see the sign ask the question why”, said Mr Loader.

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Staff at Café Fresco at Berkeley Vale Private Hospital receiving an Excellent Category in the Scores on Doors Program from Council’s Senior Environmental Health Officer, Mr Steve Berry

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esidents of the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) Lake Haven Masonic Village and students from Kids Haven Preschool and Long Day Care Centre recently teamed up to bring some Christmas cheer to each other.

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Lake Haven Masonic Village invited students from Kids Haven to participate in the annual Christmas Card design competition and the residents voted to determine the winning illustration.

After much consideration, the card designed by Charlotte was chosen, with the residents deciding it was the brightest and most colourful.

Charlotte’s artwork was reproduced and used as the 2014 RFBI Lake Haven facility Christmas card.

In recognition of their efforts, Charlotte and the Kids Haven students were awarded a choice of books to the value of $150 from Dymocks.

The children recently visited RFBI Lake Haven, where the books and a set of printed Christmas cards, were presented to them by general manager Ms Chris Smith.

Following the presentation, the students entertained the residents with a Christmas concert.

Email, 5 Dec 2014 Leanne Gallagher, RFBI Lake Haven Masonic Village

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amaritans will serve lunch to hundreds at its annual Christmas Lunch on the Coast at Wyong Race Club on Christmas Day.

While this year’s guest numbers are expected to exceed 400, the charity has served more than 1,200 meals since the lunch started in 2010.

Event organiser Ms Karen Patterson said the event was about enjoying community spirit on Christmas Day. “Samaritans supports hundreds in the Central Coast community every year and it’s our pleasure to put on a big Christmas lunch for anyone who might need some extra cheer at this time of year,” Ms Patterson said.

“We couldn’t do this event without community

help and the cause gathers so much local support, from our ongoing major sponsor based in Berkeley Vale, Halley and Mellowes Australasia, to other local businesses donating chickens, hams and salads,” she said.

Halley and Mellowes director Ms Sindy Jenkins said the organisation continued to support the event to make a difference on the Central Coast.

“The company is proud to be associated with such a worthwhile community event and there is no better time to support locals doing it tough or celebrating Christmas

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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

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

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

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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.

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

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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

The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc. A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities. Always welcoming new members, men and women, to help us to help others.

Meetings 6pm for 6.30 pm each Tues – Mingara Recreation Club 4367 6540

for cold humanity.

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

Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received.

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

4353 1750 Wyong Toastmasters Club Assist members with their self improvement, increased confidence and self esteem by way of structured education modules in an entertaining atmosphere 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297 j pp @ joppa@theorchards.com.au

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

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

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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

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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

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

Tuggerah Lakes Showband An enthusiastic groupo of people who play brass instrumnts, meet every Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse their crowdpleasing music and play at communioty events Park Rd Band Hall Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm 0407 406 669

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 Mon every month RSL Hall Killarney Vale 4332 6625 Toowoon Bay Probus Club Come and meet new friends and enjoy the company of like-minded Seniors.

Morning tea provided, guest speakers talking on topics relevant to Seniors, as well as regular exciting social events.

4th Thur each month 10am.

Anglican Church hall, corner of Brooke Ave and Eastern Rd Bateau Bay New members welcome.

4334 3979 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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NSW 2250 Diggers Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge at Diggers The Entrtance (downstairs) on Tuesdays, 10am-1pm with or without a partner.

Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Tuggerah Lakes U3A Keep your mind active and learn something new!

Come to one of our classes for a couple of hours and make new friends.

Long Jetty - Discussions, play reading, cryptic crosswords, talks, readers group, Mahjong Toukley - Creative writing, French conversation Berkeley Vale - Music Appreciation Chitaway Bay - Movies

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Mingara Indoor Bowls Club The play of Indoor (Carpet) Bowls - Daily competition (singles, pairs & triples) Winner’s Prize $5 - but strongly social - Sun 9.30am Noon - Mon 6.30pm–9pm Wed 9.30am-2pm (including lunch break) Ray 4389 2567 Mingara Club 4349 7799 raymurphy1935@hotmail.com

Wyong Drama Group Inc A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year.

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

7.30pm in the new Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Friday Dec 19 Blue Christmas, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Toukley, 6pm Toukley and District Art Society will hold its bi-monthly changeover of artwork, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan, 9am4pm B r e a k a w a y Christmas Carols night, Camp Breakaway, San Remo, 6:30pm

Saturday Dec 20 Gorokan-Kanwal Lions Club barbecue, Bunnings, Lake Haven

Sunday Dec 21 Continental Blues Party, Coast Hotel, Budgewoi, 7pm

Wednesday Dec 31 New Year’s Eve celebrations, The Entrance, 4:30pm

Saturday Jan 3 Mark Cashin and The Lil Hussys, Coast Hotel, Budgewoi, 8pm

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.

Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept

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Sunday Jan 4 Gorokan-Kanwal Lions Club barbecue,

Toukley Markets

Wednesday Jan 21 Blokes Refresher for Education and Work course information enrolment session, Block G, level 2, room 3/4, Gosford TAFE

Saturday Jan 24 Tuggerah Lakes Show Band open day, Band Hall, The Entrance

Saturday Feb 7 Tuggerah Lakes Show Band open day, Band Hall, The Entrance

Thursday Feb 12 Stepping On program, Adssi HomeLiving Australia office, Tuggerah Business Park

Saturday Feb 28 Gorokan-Kanwal Lions Club barbecue, Bunnings, Lake Haven

Sunday Mar 29 Gorokan-Kanwal Lions Club barbecue, Toukley Markets

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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Boat ramp reaches major milestone

Out & About

3,000 hampers and 800 gift packs to be distributed

ork on the Norah Head Boat Ramp has reached a major milestone with the ramp’s deck – the panels and beams –being progressively delivered to the site.

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Residents will notice a hive of activity as the contractor starts to install them.

Wyong Council’s Open Space and Recreation manager Mr Brett Sherar said this was an important development in the construction of the boat ramp.

“The beams and panels were built off site in Newcastle, and as they are installed, residents will start to see the new ramp come to life”, Mr Sherar said.

“Besides removing the old ramp, other works to date have included relocating a major sewer main, installing a new gross pollutant trap and the all-important legs to the boat ramp and starting work to replace the retaining wall with a rock seawall.

“The project is tracking on budget but has encountered delays recently due to the weather hampering the contractor’s progress.

“With the wet weather and higher than anticipated swell and tides early in the project, it was important to delay these works for the safety of the contractors and community.

“The safety and stability of the site are critical to the construction for the longevity of the only ocean boat ramp in Wyong Shire.

“We understand the delay is disappointing to residents and boat users, but our number one priority is to ensure the ramp is constructed to a

high standard and is safe to use,” said Mr Sherar.

Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton acknowledged locals would be frustrated with the construction delay but pointed to the long-term economic benefits of the ramp.

“When completed, the boat ramp will be an important tourist attraction helping to boost the local economy and create jobs for decades to come,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Not only will this be better for our residents, it will also dramatically improve the functional and recreational capacity of Cabbage Tree Harbour.

“Once work is finished, the ramp will have a number of benefits to boat users and has been designed to improve safety of navigation.

“It will be wider, have improved grades for safer launching and retrieval, and the end of the ramp has been extended below low tide level,” he said.

The $3 million upgrade and associated works have been made possible with joint funding from Wyong Council, the State Government under the Community Development Fund Program and the Federal Government.

Due to its age, the existing ramp needed a full makeover.

Works are expected to be finished at the end of February, weather permitting.

Media release, 12 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

Norah Head Boat Ramp construction in progress

Volunteers accepting the cheque from Wallarah 2 earlier in the year

he team at Wallarah 2 have joined forces with the House of take place,” she said.

Wallarah 2 Coal Praise Turning Point Foundation in an effort to ensure there is food on the table for disadvantaged Central Coast families over Project environment and community manager Mr Christmas.

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Operation Christmas Hamper last year saw 3,029 hampers delivered across the Coast, with similar numbers and hamper deliveries expected this year.

“It is ironic that on the 12 days over Christmas, the majority of support agencies on the Coast close down,” said House of Praise Turning Point

Foundation’s Ms Sandra Piefke.

“The needs of our local community have continued to grow and we now support recognised agencies such as The Salvation Army, Coast Shelter and St Vincent De Paul to reach out to those most vulnerable, especially at this time of year.

“Unless we help, there will be no Christmas for a great many people within the community.

“This year our aim is to provide welfare agencies with 3,000 hampers, 450 gift packs for women and 350 gift packs for men and it is only with the support from our partner organisations, such as Wallarah 2, that this can

Peter Smith said: “We are very pleased to be able to help assist the House of Praise Turning Point Foundation to spread a little Christmas cheer where it will really be appreciated”.

Media release, 11 Dec 2104 Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

Limited company to run Art House yong Council will apply to the Minister of Local Government opportunities.

“It is all coming to form The Art House Ltd Company to manage and operate construction council’s state of the art Performing Arts and Conference together,

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Art House Ltd will work independently of council to service the creative, media and business sectors and will be required to report regularly to council against agreed performance outcomes.

Council staff will

continue to source funds to support the enhancement of the facilities and operations of The Art House.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “Establishing this independent body will ensure continued involvement by local

community, business, education and arts representatives.”

“These partnerships are crucial to the success of The Art House and this Company will continue to promote widespread support for the facility and seek out sponsorship

has started and we will now have an independent body to run it.

“Opening night this time next year will be huge and I am looking forward to it.”

Media statement, 10 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

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att Sim is the second Central Coast Mariners player to re-commit to the club within the space of a week, with the 26-yearold utility putting pen to paper on a one-season contract extension on Monday, December 15.

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Hot on the heels of Glen Trifiro’s twoseason contract extension announced the week before, the club confirmed that another of its first team squad members has been retained.

Sim’s new contract will keep the former Manly United star at the Mariners through to the completion of the 2015/16 Hyundai A-League campaign.

While Sim has already contributed purposefully to the first team since linking with the yellow and navy in February this year, Central Coast Mariners boss Phil Moss believes there is plenty of improvement left in the first man to net four goals in a Westfield FFA Cup match. “‘Simmy’ [Sim] has made the step up to the Hyundai A-League level very successfully since joining us earlier in the year,” Moss said.

“He offers us great versatility and can play in many positions, and this of course gives us all important competition for places.

“Central Coast Mariners has long been a club of opportunity, and I want players and staff who are hungry to seize their chance, and keep striving to better themselves, the team, and the club.

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“Simmy’s preparedness to work hard is why we feel we can bring the best out of him over the next 18 months,” said Moss.

Sim said he was delighted to have extended his deal with the club, and that he feels the future for the Mariners in the Hyundai A-League is bright.

“It’s an exciting time to be part of the Mariners,” Sim said.

“We are always working hard and striving to play well, so I am happy to stick around at a club like Central Coast.

“There have been a lot of changes at the club this year, and this includes players and staff. “‘Mossy’ [Moss] has said that it’s a new cycle for the club, and it’s going to take time for the players to gel together.

“But we are working hard and gaining experience playing together, so I don’t think we are far off from putting some good results together and hopefully climbing the table,” he said.

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However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so.

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

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 19, 2014 - P21

Sport

Byrnes, Evans and Villiers receive sports grants hree young sporting champions have received government grants in support of their outstanding achievements.

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Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall presented the grants to local students, Ethan Byrnes of Halekulani, Milla Evans of Gorokan and Monique Villiers of San Remo, at a special function in her office.

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

“These young people are clearly committed to their chosen sport and

working hard to reach their sporting goals.

“National soccer player Ethan Byrnes, State touch football player Milla Evans, and State gymnast and Hunter Champion Monique Villiers have each been awarded $500 to help with training, equipment and travel costs.

“The grants are awarded under the Young Sporting Champions program which aims to help families with the

cost of elite sporting commitments.

“All our grant recipients are committing extensive time, effort and cost to their chosen sport.

“The Sporting Champions grant program is therefore a great way to provide some assistance to our athletes and their families,” said Ms Hall.

Media release, 16 Dec 2014 Lisa McDermott, Office of Jill Hall MP

Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall with Ethan Byrnes, Monique Villiers and Milla Evans

Harris calls for land to be allocated for regional sporting complex abor candidate for Wyong Mr David Harris has called on the NSW Baird Government to support the establishment of a new Tuggerah Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex by allocating land in Lake Rd, Tuggerah, to a public trust or Crown Land Reserve as its contribution to this project.

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“The Federal Government has allocated $1 million to help establish the new sporting precinct and I’m calling on the NSW State Government to dedicate the land for this project,” said Mr Harris.

“What shouldn’t happen is that Wyong ratepayers are forced to buy this land off the State Government, diverting much needed funds from other important projects.

“Regional sports tourism is a major economic driver and currently we have no venues on the Coast that could host football, touch football, rugby union, rugby league, OzTag or other state or national carnivals.

“This project would see the creation of 14 sporting fields on the site.

“We have seen that events like the Central

Coast Sevens and the State Netball Titles can bring economic, job creating benefits to the Central Coast in both tourism and retail spending.

“The Central Coast Sports Federation has long advocated such a facility and the State Government should throw in its support

by committing the 18 hectare site in question for recreational use.

“As the Member for Wyong, I was able to secure $1 million for the Pioneer Dairy Trust to establish a cultural and environmental project that will benefit the wider region for generations to come, now known as the Central Coast Wetlands.

“This sporting precinct is a perfect use for the adjacent land which is flood prone and would offer a new dynamic to this area, which includes the nearby Mariners Centre of Excellence.

“Our region deserves a premier sporting and recreation complex which would promote a healthy lifestyle, whilst generating much needed tourism dollars and jobs,” Mr Harris said Media release, 26 Nov 2014 David Harris, Labor candidate for Wyong

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Tricky signs for another two years ersatile midfielder Glen Trifiro will remain with the Central Coast Mariners until the completion of the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 season after he finalised a two-season contract extension with the Club on Wednesday, December 10.

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Trifiro, 25, arrived at Central Coast Stadium in February this year and has since impressed the Mariners’ coaching staff, his teammates and fans not only with his ability on the field, but his professional, holistic approach to the game.

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SAT - 20 0001 - 0.44 0634 - 1.73 1311 - 0.37 1901 - 1.37 TUE - 23 0218 - 0.35 0850 - 1.95 1529 - 0.16 2128 - 1.46 FRI - 26 0457 - 0.41 1119 - 1.84 1757 - 0.22 MON - 29 0206 - 1.49 0808 - 0.56 1415 - 1.46 2041 - 0.40 THU - 1 0507 - 1.65 1145 - 0.49 1737 - 1.30 2325 - 0.47 SUN - 4 0100 - 0.47 0732 - 1.78 1412 - 0.35 2005 - 1.34 WED - 7 0300 - 0.49 0926 - 1.75 1600 - 0.35 2200 - 1.35 SAT - 10 0457 - 0.59 1112 - 1.58 1743 - 0.45 2357 - 1.34 TUE - 13 0133 - 1.35 0731 - 0.71 1328 - 1.32 1952 - 0.55 FRI - 16 0423 - 1.51 1100 - 0.60 1646 - 1.24 2239 - 0.53

SUN - 21 0045 - 0.40 0718 - 1.83 1357 - 0.28 1949 - 1.41 WED - 24 0309 - 0.35 0938 - 1.96 1616 - 0.15 2219 - 1.47 SAT - 27 0007 - 1.47 0555 - 0.46 1213 - 1.72 1849 - 0.28 TUE - 30 0308 - 1.53 0923 - 0.57 1524 - 1.36 2137 - 0.44 FRI - 2 0600 - 1.71 1242 - 0.43 1833 - 1.31 MON - 5 0142 - 0.47 0812 - 1.79 1449 - 0.33 2045 - 1.35 THU - 8 0337 - 0.52 1000 - 1.71 1633 - 0.38 2237 - 1.35 SUN - 11 0542 - 0.63 1151 - 1.49 1821 - 0.48 WED - 14 0229 - 1.38 0840 - 0.72 1430 - 1.25 2045 - 0.57 SAT - 17 0517 - 1.62 1158 - 0.49 1746 - 1.29 2332 - 0.47

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regular qualification for the AFC Champions League.

“I have made it clear that over the next three years we are building a new team, and there’s no doubting that Glen is a big part of our plans,” Moss said.

“He’s a wonderful professional, and the way he comes in and goes about his work with great application, daily, is to be commended.”

Technically and tactically adept, Trifiro, known to his teammates as ‘Tricky’, has played the majority of his football for the Club this campaign as a 10, however, Moss said he knows that the former Sydney United 58 schemer has plenty of strings to his bow, and can be deployed elsewhere in his side’s engine room if and when required.

“He [Trifiro] offers us a lot of flexibility in midfield,” Moss added.

“He’s a very effective player, he’s technically very good and he’s shown how deadly he can be from set-piece situations.

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“We have a lot of competition in the squad for the three midfield spots that he can play, so what’s impressive for me is that whether Tricky starts, or comes off the bench, he adds value to the game, he influences the game.

“He’s also one of the guys in the squad that’s at an in-between age, he’s not a young boy, but he’s not a senior player.

For me that’s a positive, because he acts as a link, if you like, between the youngsters coming through and our

more established players.

“Glen’s ticked every box that I’ve put in front of him since he’s come in, and I’m delighted he has committed to the football club for another two years,” said Moss.

Having secured his playing future through to mid-2017, Trifiro said it was now his responsibility to pay back the faith that the Mariners and Moss have shown in him.

“When ‘Mossy’ [Phil Moss] spoke with me initially about an extension, I was very

happy,” Trifiro said.

“I only joined the Club earlier this year, so to be given an extension quite soon, I was thrilled.

“As soon as it sunk in, I began setting new goals.

“I feel my best football is in front of me, and my aim is to establish myself as a first 11 player and have an effect on games.

“I am confident I can perform at this level and I am excited to be representing the Mariners for the next two seasons,” he said.

Media release, 11 Dec 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

Central Coast Sevens was Sports Event of the Year he Fitness First Central Coast Sevens (CC7s) International of whom contribute to the Rugby Festival was announced as the Central Coast Sports Event ongoing success of the CC7s.” of the Year on Friday, November 21, at the Central Coast Sports Federation’s Annual Sports Awards evening.

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In front of a packed showroom of sporting legends, government officials and up and coming local sports stars, the CC7s was acknowledged as the region’s leading sports event.

The organisers of the event said it was a great honour to be recognised locally for the standard of the CC7s and the positive attributes of the event that are delivered across the community.

“We wish to thank our valued partners for supporting the CC7s along with Australian Rugby Union and NSW

Rugby, our magnificent ambassadors and match

officials and the small number of volunteers, all

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A creditable draw $150,000 Federal for Mariners funding for surf clubs

entral Coast Mariners secured their fourth draw from five games away from home on Saturday, December 13, earning a point against an in-form Wellington Phoenix outfit at Auckland’s Eden Park in Hyundai A-League 2014/15 round 10.

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Matt Simon’s 40th minute strike following Glen Moss’s error in the Phoenix goal put the Mariners ahead, and it took until the 76th minute of the game for the hosts, playing away from their normal home base of Westpac Stadium in Wellington, to equalise.

Central Coast were made to absorb substantial periods of pressure throughout the game as they tried to contain the attacking triumvirate of Krishna, McGlinchey and Nathan Burns.

Mariners’ custodian Liam Reddy produced some fine work throughout the first 45, while some desperate defending was also required to ensure that the game remained goalless until Simon’s strike.

Fifteen minutes after Central Coast substitute Glen Trifiro, who had entered the match in the 20th minute for the injured Nick Montgomery, hit the woodwork direct from a free kick, Simon gave the yellow and navy the lead.

Doing as every good striker should, Simon followed in an effort from his teammate in the hope a chance might fall his way.

It did, as Nick Fitzgerald’s effort at goal was spilled by Moss allowing the former Chunnam Dragons man the opportunity to slide the ball into the back of the net.

Goalscorers Krishna and Simon were central to the encounter, and the former pushed an effort over the bar as Phoenix sought to restore parity

to the contest early in the second stanza.

Simon struck an effort on goal on the angle in the 58th minute, though this time Moss was equal to his attempt.

Phoenix tied up the match with just under a quarter of an hour to play when McGlinchey’s pass was chested down

by Krishna, then fired beyond Reddy by the 27-year-old Labasa-born attacker.

1-1 was the way the contest concluded as both sides struggled to create a clear cut chance late on to claim all three Hyundai A-League points.

Central Coast Mariners remain in eighth place on the Hyundai A-League ladder.

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Match ban after assault on Trifiro he independent Match Review Panel (MRP) reconvened on Tuesday, December 16, to consider two Citation Incidents from Round 10 of the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 Season, one of which the Central Coast Mariners were involved in.

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The incident involved Manny Muscat from Wellington Phoenix in or around the 48th minute of Wellington Phoenix’s match against the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday, December 13.

The player was cited by the MRP in accordance with the Hyundai A-League

Disciplinary Regulations (Regulations).

In reviewing the incident during the meeting, the MRP took into consideration the submissions lodged by Wellington Phoenix.

The MRP determined that the player committed the offence of R2 – Assault on a Player, against Glen

Trifiro and proposed a sanction of two matches, being the Mandatory Match Suspension plus one additional match.

This is the minimum sanction for such an offence under the Regulations.

Media release, 16 Dec 2014 Football Federation Australia

urf lifesaving clubs in the Dobell electorate will each receive $25,000 over the next five years to purchase essential rescue equipment, first aid and medical supplies.

Soldiers Beach, The Entrance North, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Shelly Beach and Wamberal Surf Life Saving Clubs will each receive $5,000 per year over the next five years. “ T o d a y ’ s a n n o u n c e m e n t (continuing from previous years) recognises the vital role played by our local surf lifesaving clubs over the summer period,” said Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara.

“I am pleased that the Federal Government is providing this funding to

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support our professional and volunteer surf life savers.

“As a government we are determined to help prevent drowning deaths at our beaches.

“It’s essential that clubs have the best equipment so they can continue to save lives and reduce any tragic drownings.

“The Central Coast is well known for our magnificent coastline and beaches.

“However, coastal waters can be hazardous and last year our dedicated Central Coast surf life

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savers amassed 95,000 volunteer hours, saved 582 lives and prevented 33,816 beachgoers from getting into trouble.

“To the absolute credit of our local surf life savers, no lives were lost at our patrolled beaches.

“I would like to thank all of our surf lifesaving clubs and their members for the critical support they provide in keeping our beaches safe each summer”, said Ms McNamara.

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Senator Deborah O’Neill

Labor Senator for New South Wales

Thank you to the Central Coast community for another busy and productive year.

I look forward to continuing to work hard for the Coast again in 2015 and beyond.

Merry Christmas and I hope you have a Happy New Year.

Deborah O’Neill Authorised by Deborah O’Neill, 4 Ilya Avenue, Erina NSW 2250

If I can assist you with any Federal Government matter, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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