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New owners plan $100 million investment at Kooindah Waters

The ofﬁcal welcoming ceremony at Kooindah Waters

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he new owners of Kooindah Waters, Harman Global Holdings, is great news for our were ofﬁcially welcomed to Wyong Shire by Council’s mayor community.” Doug Eaton at a ceremony on Saturday, January 31. The CEO of Harman

The Harman Group have plans to add a stateof-the-art hotel, more housing and a conference centre to the resort. Mayor Cr Eaton, who was at the ofﬁcial groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, said the Sydney based company have a proven track record in

residential and resort development and is pleased to welcome them to Wyong Shire. “Tourism is one of the major planks in our Economic Development Plan as it is a big job generator, especially for our youth. “Further development

of the resort means hundreds of local jobs will be created during construction alone with many more to follow once completed. “It is great to see a company of such high standing believe in the potential of our area and are willing to invest over

Group, Mr Ethan He, applauded Council for its help during the due diligence process and for their enthusiasm for the project. “Mayor Doug Eaton met with us personally and has impressed us with his vision for the area,” Mr He said.

“We love Wyong, its beautiful environment and great location, close to Sydney, made the decision to invest here pretty easy. “We are looking forward to working with Council and the community through the future development of Kooindah resort and establishing Wyong Shire as a true tourism destination.”

The resort will continue to be managed by the Accor group under the Mercure brand and Troon Golf will continue to manage the golf course. The 18 hole golf course was designed by Ross Watson and Craig Parry and is currently ranked in the Top 100 golf courses in Australia.

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A service will be held on Saturday, February 14, at the CPO Jonathan Rogers Memorial at Rogers Park, Woy Woy, to commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Voyager. The program will include a short march with the Naval Band and Australian Naval Cadets from TS Hawkesbury from the Everglades Country Club car park at 11:30am to the Memorial for the service at 12pm. Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Campus, will read out the names of those men who lost their lives on that tragic day. Following the service, a lunch will be served at Everglades Country Club at 1pm for $40. No tickets will be available for purchase on the day. To purchase a ticket, contact Bruce Smith on 4382 6146. Email, 5 Jan 2015 Bruce Smith, Naval Association of Australia Central Coast Sub Section

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Kincumber residents assured that magnetic ﬁelds are harmless

Performing Arts Centre design under review

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Conservatorium, a 1000 seat theatre, a 1000 seat convention hall, a jazz club and a television recording studio. The design also allows for indoor and outdoor dining facilities which are important in enhancing the event experience for guests. The building designs have been based on a needs analysis report prepared by the Friends of Performing Arts Precinct (FoPAP) and much consultation with community members and experts in the areas of theatre design, sound engineering and convention management. Designs for the façade of the building have evolved from practical to impressive,

esidents in Melville St, Kincumber have voiced concerns about the 66,000 volts of electricity that will be running along overhead power lines in the street. The changes come as a result of the proposed construction of the EnergyAustralia Substation at Empire Bay. “The focus has been on the substation and no one has had any idea that the power lines were going through the street,” said Ruth Ross, president of the Residents of Kincumber Association.

the status of the upgrade with newsletters and regular updates. “It’s the most heavily populated area of the whole route,” said Ms Ross. “There is a preschool, sporting oval and a retirement village, all very good reasons to consider the health risk of putting 66,000 volts overheard,” she said.

be serviced from existing substations from Woy Woy and Avoca resulting in the power lines being run down Melville St. Residents are concerned that the 66,000 volts, compared to the current 11,000 volts will pose a health risk to those living in close proximity to the power lines, however Mr Hamonet claims that there will be little difference in terms of the level of electromagnetic field and if anything, there may be less. “Magnetic fields are produced by current which has to push the voltage along the line. “The higher the voltage, the less current is required which then reduces the level of magnetic field,” said Mr Hamonet. Concerned resident Joanne Hughes thinks that EnergyAustralia should consider alternate routes for the power lines or the possibility of putting them underground and ensuring residents are aware of the issue. “They should be consulting more with residents, not everyone received the letters that we received, not everyone in this street is aware of it,” said Ms Hughes. However Mr Hamonet claims that residents have been kept informed about

voltage should not affect residents any more than the power lines that are currently in place. “Magnetic ﬁelds generated by power lines are no greater than those generated by a plasma TV or a home computer,” said Mr Hamonet. According to EnergyAustralia,the power lines along Melville St, Kincumber were constructed in 1976 with an original view to connect to a substation in the Empire Bay area. The power lines are currently operating at 11,000 volts however, they have the capacity to function at 66,000. The power line structure will not be replaced in full to cater for the substation however according to Mr Hamonet, two, possibly three power poles will be replaced for general maintenance as well as the upgrade of overhead support structures. Representatives of Melville St met with MP Chris Hartcher on Friday, November 12, to discuss their concerns and possible alternatives.

he proposed performing arts centre to be constructed on the in line with feedback that an Mr Hamonet said that According to Allyn existing Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) site is a priority, iconic building identifying a Hamonet, spokesperson EnergyAustralia operates says Belinda Suann, Business Development Manager at Central performing arts and cultural for EnergyAustralia, the new well within health regulation precinct beside Gosford’s substation would need to guidelines and the increased Coast Leagues Club.

The proposed concept received overwhelming community support at the Gosford Challenge Mid Term Review and well known performing artists, celebrities and business people have also lent their support. Gosford Council is

currently completing due diligence reports in the leadup to sourcing funding for the project. “The performing arts centre remains high on our agenda and we are working with Council towards making the concept a reality. “In the meantime, the

waterfront needs to be the uncompromising outcome. Ms Suann said the Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to making the site immediately available for the project.

Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to supporting the performing arts, particularly through our entertainment program,” said Ms Suann. The plans for the proposed performing arts centre incorporate a new home for the Central Coast

Media Release 12 Nov 2010 Belidna Suann, Central Coast Leagues Club

Changes to dog exercise areas in Davistown, Kincumber and Saratoga osford City Council has endorsed the re-opening of the dog off has been closed to dog off and on leash activity leash exercise area at Illoura Reserve, Mireen Ave Davistown.

The dog off leash exercise area was suspended at the Reserve in October last year in response to an urgency motion regarding the potential impact of dog off leash activity on the Bush Stone-curlew, a threatened species under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. Council claims to be implementing a number of measures to reduce the potential impact of re-opening dog off leash

areas on the surrounding environment including the implementation of black chain wire fencing to reduce pedestrian and dog access to the woodland and beach area at the south western portion of Pippi Point, educational sign posting informing patrons of the sensitive nature of the foreshore environment and signage reminding dog owners of their legal responsibility in the collection and proper

due to the proximity to a children’s playground and Saratoga Oval Reserve, Willaroo Rd, Saratoga has been restricted to on leash activity only. Council will review its recommendations for all six sites in 24 months. Endorsed sites will be re-opened for dog off leash activity once signage has been installed and recommendations actioned.

disposal of dog faeces. Council also states that regular monitoring of the area will be undertaken and should Council or local environment groups detect Bush Stone-curlew breeding in any of the reserves, the designated areas in which the breeding is taking place may, upon assessment, be temporarily closed to dogs and their owners. A second area at Broadwater Reserve, Seabreeze Ave, Kincumber

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Agreement signed by Super Clinic $7 million agreement has been signed by Reliance GP Super Clinic Pty Ltd of Wyoming after the company was chosen to provide the Central Coast GP Super Clinic following a competitive tender process.

Acting Minister for Health and Ageing Mr Mark Butler welcomed the signing and said it was a welcome boost to health care on the southern end of the Central Coast. “This GP Super Clinic will deliver better access to coordinated health services for locals,” minister Butler said. “The Gillard Government wants to make it easier for all Australians to see and contact a doctor and GP Super Clinics around the country are making this happen.” The Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, who secured the funding commitment for the GP Super Clinic during the 2010 election campaign, warmly welcomed the announcement. “This is an important step to providing greater access to medical care for the people of the Central Coast,” said Ms O’Neill. “Reliance will establish a new GP Super Clinic, building on its record of working with local hospitals, local GPs and community organisations.” “Reliance is also planning to develop an outreach clinic on the Bouddi Peninsula, which currently has no medical services at all, subject to the availability of appropriate commercially zoned land. “South Central Coast GP Super Clinic will provide integrated, multidisciplinary, team-based, patientcentred healthcare under one roof. “It will take pressure off

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oastal Residents Incorporated president Mr Len Gibbons said Gosford Council has failed to provide proper comprehensive consultation for the new Sea Level Rise Study in Gosford Council’s Draft Estuary Management Plan.

“Planning mechanisms for developments in sea level rise affected areas will be identiﬁed while building controls will be considered for both existing and proposed developments,” said Mr Gibbons. “The exhibition period for the Estuary Management Plan closed Friday July 29, 2011. “Gosford Harbour is one of the most badly affected

ﬂood areas in the region and the proposed building restrictions may also impact on the multi-million dollar Gosford Harbour Landing Project. “Another key consideration of the Sea Level Rise Study will be to obtain legal advice on liability related to the risk of inundation from sea level rise. “Where Gosford Council

is a partner for major building projects there may be increased liability for both Gosford Council and its residents and this risk must be identified,” he said. Mr Gibbons said many areas that are forecast to be affected by sea level rise are flood prone and floor levels for new homes must be built to 2.45 metres above current average sea level. “Further increases in

these ﬂoor levels will impose additional costs on families building homes. “The 9000 families in Gosford City affected by Gosford Council and State Government sea level rise policies, will experience more pressure on their livelihood and wellbeing if these proposed building restrictions are accepted by Gosford Council and the NSW State Government,” he said. Media Release, 27 Jul 2011 Len Gibbons, Coastal Residents Incorporated

Gosford continues to work on partnership

osford Council has said it will continue to work in partnership with Wyong Council on a number of regional initiatives to help improve services for residents across the Central Coast.

Both Councils currently work collaboratively on a number of projects and Gosford mayor Cr Laure Maher said Gosford is looking forward to continuing to improve the efﬁciency of services into the future. Cr Maher said both Councils will continue to look at ways that rate payer dollars can be most effectively used. “We will carry on working

Cr Maher said Gosford and Wyong had successfully regionalised services in a number of areas. “We currently work with Wyong in the areas of road safety, waste services and social planning among many others,” he said. Gosford Councils acting general manager Mr Stephen Glen said streamlining services will allow the sharing

together with Wyong Council to provide services that will beneﬁt the entire community and give residents value for their rates. “Both Councils have worked tirelessly in the establishment of the Central Coast Water Corporation and with that project beginning to progress we can now focus our efforts on regionalising more services,” he said.

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other GP services across the southern end of the Coast. “Patients at the new GP Super Clinic will be able to access care from GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals. “Importantly, the new Super Clinic will help take pressure off our local hospital. “The South Central Coast Clinic will have a strong emphasis on chronic disease and preventive health care and plans to bring together general practice, physiotherapy, dietetics, podiatry, psychology, speech pathology, audiology, hearing, exercise physiology, diabetes, pathology, pharmacy and radiology,” said Ms O’Neill. Mr Butler said that the GP Super Clinic would play an important role in training the next generation of local health professionals. “The South Central Coast GP Super Clinic will have a focus on training and education for medical, nursing and allied health students, and act as a major site for GP registrar training,” said Mr Butler. “Training the new healthcare workforce here on the Central Coast will help build up the numbers of GPs and other health professionals in the workforce so we can meet the needs of Central Coast residents,” said Ms O’Neill.

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of resources and expertise between both Councils. “The regionalisation of services between Gosford and Wyong has allowed us to pool resources and share knowledge to help improve the efﬁciency of services right across the Central Coast region. “Working together allows us to effectively provide key services to ensure the best outcomes for the community,” said Mr Glen. Reliance Medical Centre in Wyoming Photo: Naomi Bridges

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olf Garda of Springﬁeld has been awarded an Australia Day 2012 Emergency Services Medal (ESM).

He joined the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) at Blacktown as a volunteer in 1987 and transferred to Gosford in 1990. He became Deputy Controller (Administration) in 1992 and was appointed to his current role of SES Gosford Local Controller three years later. Mr Garda has devoted much time to the SES and has participated in many signiﬁcant SES operations and activities and in many community events including numerous talks and presentations to schools and other community organisations. His key achievements include initiating major renovations to the Gosford Local Headquarters after the Rural Fire Service vacated the building in 1998-99. He instigated and organised the conversion of the cramped and unsuitable premises into an effective SES Unit Headquarters with facilities for training, operations, stores and

students of the college with the opportunity to give back to their community facilitating volunteering for Donnison St Outreach, Mary Macs Woy Woy, St Vincent De Paul, Red Cross, Legacy, Macquarie Fields Indigenous Program, Caritas K’s, the Heart Foundation and the Haven Education Centre just to name a few. In recent times, Patrick has raised money for the Queensland Flood Appeal, Christian Brothers in the Philippines, the Donnica Clarke Foundation, St Joseph’s Walgett, St Edmunds Wahroonga and Coast Shelter. Pat has volunteered thousands of hours of community work while also encouraging others to get involved, his attitude and enthusiasm for helping others is both infectious and inspiring. His commitment to volunteering, fundraising, advocacy and action over the past 15 years has made a signiﬁcant impact on past

and present St Edwards’ students and his great work is appreciated by many throughout the wider community. In a ceremony celebrating those achieving great things in the community, audiences enjoyed entertainment from Youth in Performing Art (YIPA) students, with Gosford City Town Crier, Stephen Clarke as Master of Ceremonies. Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen said that all of this year’s nominees made a signiﬁcant contribution to Gosford City. “The residents recognised at today’s ceremony should be proud of the work they do within our community, their enthusiasm and dedication to helping others is what makes our community great. “I would like to congratulate all of our nominees and this year’s category winners for their outstanding efforts, these accolades are truly well deserved,” said Cr Macfadyen.

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garaging for Unit vehicles. Since his appointment as Local Controller, Mr Garda has taken the Unit from strength to strength, providing exemplary leadership, encouraging all members to participate fully, and ensuring that the Unit delivers a high quality of service to the local community. He is also a highly skilled and sought-after trainer and assessor. Mr Garda’s distinguished career as a volunteer over many years reﬂects great credit on him, the Gosford SES Unit and the SES in NSW. Email, 16 Jan 2012 Adrian Bey, Government House

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The winner of the Arts ome of Gosford City’s ﬁnest were recognised at the Australia Day Community Awards in a ceremony at Laycock St Community Culture and Entertainment category was Patonga Theatre on Sunday, January 22.

In all, 52 citizens were nominated for a Community Award across the nine categories on offer. This year, local school teacher from St Edwards College Mr Patrick Dell, was named Citizen of the Year for his continued advocacy for social justice and volunteer work for countless organisations. Mr Dell is the social justice coordinator at St Edwards College, East Gosford, a position he said he takes on with great commitment, dedication and enthusiasm. He tirelessly volunteers his time to countless charitable causes within the community. In his position as social justice coordinator, he encourages young men to donate their time and teaches them the beneﬁt of giving to others. He has been the driving force behind the school’s Waterford Project in which students complete 20 hours of community service annually. Patrick has provided

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Mayor Cr Laurie Maher with Bruce Dent of St Josephs Workshop, Katie Dixon, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Steve Robson, William Fortier, Pat Dell, Ros Greener, Briana Shaw, Con Ryan representing the 5 Lands Walk and Clr Jim Macfadyen

resident Jocelyn Maughan while the winner of the Business category was Ocean Beach Surf Life Saver Katie Dixon who is a dedicated cancer researcher. The winner of the Community Event category was the 5 Lands Walk and the Environment award winner was Wires Central Coast volunteer William Fortier. Ros Greener was recognised in the Senior category for her work at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, Rachelle King was the winner of the Sport category for her results in Surf Life Saving and the Youth category was won by Steve Robson. The Volunteer organisation category was won by St Joseph’s Workshop and the individual volunteer category was won by Brianna Shaw for her work with the Brain Injury Unit at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre.

arara resident Ms Susan Carr has received an Order of Australia Medal for her service to youth through Girl Guides Australia.

She has been a national training team member of the Girl Guides Association since 1998, a board bember of the Girl Guides Association of NSW and the ACT in 2001 and 2006-2009 and a training adviser since 2009. She has been the chair of the NSW Training Committee since 2009 and a member from 1997-2003 and 20052011. Ms Carr was a member of the NSW Membership Management Committee since 1997-2008 and since 2009. She was also a state support group adviser in 1997-2002, member of the NSW Properties Management Committee from 1998-2001 and a member of the NSW State Council from 19972001. Susan was also a planning committee member and local association adviser in the NSW Local AssociationSupport Group Conferences

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from 1982-1995, a region training adviser at Coastal Valleys since 2008, an administrator in the Western Sydney Region in 2007-2008, a region leader on the Central Coast from 2001-2006 and an acting district leader at Warners Bay, Ourimbah and Point Koonarong at various times. She was the district leader for Gosford City from 19982001, district leader at Niagara Park from 1991-1996, support group president from 19821985 and local association adviser for the Central Coast, 1989-1995. Susan was the support group member at Wyoming and Niagara Park from 1980-1991 and has been a teacher at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in the Entrance for 23 years and held various positions on the school’s P and F in Wyoming from 1979-1985.

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Macfadyen calls for State sea level rise regulations osford Cr Jim Macfadyen has called on the State Government to regulate s149 (5) planning certiﬁcates across all relevant councils to give consistency, stability and common sense.

Cr Macfadyen successfully moved, at the council meeting on Tuesday, July 3, that Council remove the s149 (5) planning certiﬁcates message that related to sea level rise until the NSW State Government legislates that all Councils in NSW give a clear direction to all property owners who are affected by this event. “Of the 50 Local Government Areas in NSW that are affected by sea

all NSW councils who are affected. “It’s important that the message be consistent across all relevant councils in NSW, that residents feel their future is stable and that common sense prevails,” he said.

level rise, only 16, including Gosford, have issued 149(5) certificates notifying property owners,” said Cr Macfadyen. “Up to 9000 properties in Gosford Local Government Area could be affected by the s149(5) certificates. “Council issued these certificates under advice and good intentions, but I now realise that there is no stability in the matter unless it is regulated across

Media Release, 6 Jul 2012 Jim Macfadyen, Gosford Council Cr Jim Macfadyen and Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken Photo: ValsPix

Coast population increases by 10% in 5 years

Glen is acting general manager osford Council appointed Mr Stephen Glen as the acting general manager at its meeting of Tuesday, July 3.

Mr Glen, who was formerly performing the role of director of city services, took on the role of acting general manager following Mr Peter Wilson’s retirement last month. Mr Peter Armour is now performing the role of acting director of city services. At the meeting, mayor Cr Laure Maher said it would take around six months for the role of the general manager to be permanently ﬁlled with Mr Glen expected to ﬁll the position until early next year.

he 2011 census information for the Central Coast has been released, showing an increase in population of 29,458 to 312,184 from the 2006 census.

which decreased from 5284 to 5038. The median weekly household income increased across the board with Gosford up from $835 to $1013, East Gosford from $679 to $863, Terrigal from $1121 to $1323, Lisarow from $1335 to $1558 and Avoca from $1147 to $1458. Median mortgage repayments also increased with Terrigal recording an increase of $434 from $1121 to $2167. Median weekly rent was also on the rise with East

In the 2011 census, the number of males on the Coast was 150,702 and the number of females was 161,482 with a median age of 41. In the 2006 census, however, the average number of males was 136, 143 and number of females was 146,583 with a median age of 40. Looking at ﬁve suburbs in the Gosford LGA, comprising Gosford, East Gosford, Terrigal, Lisarow and Avoca, population increased in all bar Lisarow,

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Gosford recording a $65 increase from $195 to $260. The average number of families living in Gosford, east Gosford, Avoca and Terrigal increased with Gosford going from 636 to 783, East Gosford from 904 to 1021, Terrigal from 2660 to 2913 and Avoca from 1128 to 1177. Lisarow’s average number of families decreased by 58 going to 1373. Website, 12 Jul 2012 Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Pre-emptive emergency declared in Gosford LGA T

he NSW Rural Fire Service undertook a number of strategies on the Central Coast over the weekend of January 12 and 13 in preparation for expected heat wave conditions.

In preparation for the expected conditions a preemptive emergency, under section 44 of the Rural Fires Act, was declared for the Gosford Local Government area. The emergency declaration provided the incident management team with the ability to coordinate interagency resources and have access to support agency resources and funding if it was required. An Incident Management Team (IMT) was established at the Fire Control Centre at Kariong, representing the various coordination agencies. IMT’s are generally set up once an incident develops to

The strike team and catering personnel on standby over the weekend

a signiﬁcant or major level. In this case, the weather conditions and ﬁre activity across the State resulted in a pre-emptive IMT being established.

In addition, a Rural Fire Service strike team consisting of ﬁve heavy tankers and crew remained on standby at the Fire Control Centre for quick response.

Fire and Rescue NSW also had a Strike positioned on the Central Coast. These were in addition to the normal availability of ﬁre crews.

Support crews, including communications personnel, catering, bulk water and aviation specialists were also placed on standby and assisted behind the scenes

to bolster the fire fighting capabilities. Fire spotting air craft was also deployed across the region in addition to the local trail bike squad doing their regular patrols. “The preparation and readiness of the fire fighters and support personnel ensured there was an immediate response capability to incidents on the Central Coast,” said NSW Rural Fire Service community safety officer Mr Rolf Poole. “Spot fires are likely to spread fires kilometres in front of the main fire front. “Accordingly, it is vital that fires are detected and reported as quickly as possible so that crews can respond immediately,” said Mr Poole. A similar approach was taken for the heat wave on Tuesday, January 8, with a pre-emptive emergency declared, however, the fire fighting resources were not required. Email, 14 Jan 2013 Rolf Poole, NSW Rural Fire Service

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Community Centre, Coast heating or eating, and he Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has, for the ﬁrst time, said Mr Maher. Compared to last Shelter is able to provide unfortunately at Christmas released a detailed Census report for the Central Coast on ﬁnancial year, Coast Shelter numerous services including time, it is a choice between homelessness.

“There is still a need for further refinement of these figures, however, it is of great assistance to Central Coast Charities to allow us to better forward plan,” said Coast Shelter executive officer Mr Laurie Maher. “The very nature of homelessness means it will always be difficult to obtain exact figures.

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“In this Census the ABS have made a genuine attempt to collect more accurate ﬁgures which is very helpful. “They have quite properly included people staying temporarily with other house holders, couch surfers, and those living in severely crowded dwellings in the total of 1,462 homeless persons on the Central Coast.

has been able to provide accommodation to 553 homeless persons compared to 490 persons in the year before. “We were able to provide other assistance to 1,983 persons to help them retain their accommodation, ﬁnd other options or at least help them cope better with their homelessness. “From our new Coast

“While we accept that there is still the possibility of underestimation, it is great to have some hard data to assist with forward planning,” Maher stated. “With the help of our volunteers, other agencies and Government funding, Coast Shelter has been able to assist increasing numbers of our fellow citizens doing it tough,”

legal advice, no interest loans, meals, showers, assistance with gas and electricity bills, tenancy advice and even haircuts and podiatry checkups,” Maher stated. “With the increased cost of living, higher rents and energy costs, more and more people are having trouble meeting every day expenses. “In winter, many families are forced to choose between

gifts or food. “As a result of the wonderful generosity of the Central Coast community, Coast Shelter distributed special food hampers and gifts to make Christmas a little more enjoyable for families doing it tough,” said Maher. Media Release, 21 Dec 2012 Heidi Blyth, Coast Shelter

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Unidentiﬁed creature still a mystery n unidentiﬁed creature that washed up on Wamberal beach on Tuesday, June 25, is currently being studied by Quarantine in an attempt to identify it.

The giant rat-like creature was examined by local environmental activist Mr Jake Cassar and has been described as similar to a brush tailed possum. Mr Cassar said he wasn’t sure it was a brush tailed possum, as it was “a little bit different”. “It has a very elongated skull, very, very long ears, very sharp teeth, much like a rodent and very humanlike hands and a long tail. ‘It is a very powerful, large creature. “I would love to think it’s something unusual or not

known, but I’m just really not sure. “There are many different views out there, but whatever happens, I have had a heap of fun and this thing has captured the attention and imagination of thousands,” said Jake. An answer from Quarantine was expected to be received on Monday, July 1, however, it was not available at the time Coast Community News went to press. Kaitlin Watts, 1 Jul 2013

New weed endangers threatened species new exotic weed has been discovered on Saratoga Island Nature Reserve in Brisbane Water near Davistown.

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The invasive weed known as Sicilian Sea Lavender (Limonium hyblaeum) has been known to displace native species in both South Australia and Victoria, but this is the ﬁrst time it has been found invading natural environments on the Central Coast. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) acting regional manager, Mr Alan Henderson said that the weed was invading the important saltmarsh vegetation communities on the island. “The weed is displacing native plant species and it can lead to the loss of biodiversity and impact on these fragile and important communities. “Sea lavender is used in cultivated gardens, but

its escape into natural bushland is devastating to environment and it has now become an invasive weed causing problems on the island,” Mr Henderson said. Coastal saltmarsh is listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act as an endangered ecological community and provides important habitat for marine and terrestrial animals such as crabs, molluscs, insects and spiders. Fish species also use the area during tidal ﬂooding and many migratory wading birds use the areas for roosting and feeding. “Our priority is to rid the island of this weed to help the saltmarsh areas recover and ensure this important habitat is maintained for native species of the Central

Coast. “We will engage bush regeneration contractors to undertake work to remove the weed,” Mr Henderson said. This will involve hand removal of the weed species and include measures to prevent the weed spreading or recolonising. The dumping of garden refuse into natural areas is one way that weeds can disperse, particularly close to waterways. The community is reminded to ensure they use appropriate methods for the disposal of garden refuse including green bins supplied by council. Media release, 21 Jun 2013 Susan Davis, National Parks and Wildlife Service

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Ettalong. The owner reported two people on board and indicated the boat had a mechanical failure. Skipper Norm Smith and his crew on Central Coast 22 were assigned to assist. The runabout was towed off the beach and back to the Blackwall ramp. The radio operator at the Point Clare base received the ﬁrst call for help on Saturday, January 3, around 9:20am from a ﬁve metre runabout in Hardys Bay. The three men on board reported mechanical problems. Skipper Norm Smith, aboard Central Coast 21, was tasked to assist and the vessel was towed to the Lintern St ramp. While this incident was still underway, just after 9:30am,

Skipper Ken Sharp on patrol aboard Central Coast 22 was ﬂagged down on The Broadwater by a ﬁve metre runabout. The two people on-board said their boat’s engine had failed and asked for a tow to Gosford boat ramp. Around 1pm, the radio room received another call for help from a Sea Doo PWC at Lobster Beach. The owner reported that the engine would not start and the two people on-board needed help to get back to Lions Park at Woy Woy. Central Coast 22 was sent to assist. At 1:30pm Skipper Peter Ashworth and his crew on Central Coast 21 were sent out to search for a green hulled vessel reported to have a mechanical failure.

The owner thought he was near Blackwall Channel. As Central Coast 21 traversed Paddys Channel its crew was ﬂagged down by a 5.5 metre Caribbean runabout. The boat’s owner reported engine failure and asked for a tow to the Blackwall Ramp. The request was OK’d by the watch ofﬁcer, Robert Smith, and the search task for a green hulled vessel was transferred to Central Coast 22. The green vessel was found to be a six metre Haines Hunter with two people on-board. It was located at 2:20pm off Pelican Island and was towed to Gosford Ramp. Meanwhile, at 2:15pm, Central Coast 21 was assigned to assist a 4.5 metre runabout with two people

on board, stranded on a sand bar near Pretty Beach. Skipper Peter Ashworth manoeuvred the rescue boat as closely as possible in the tricky conditions and skill throwing a heaving line enabled a tow-rope to be passed. The runabout was then dragged to deeper water and jump-started. It was escorted back to the Koolewong Ramp. All those assisted thanked the Marine Rescue volunteer boat crews and radio room operators for giving up their time to provide the help needed on the water especially during this time of year. Media releases, 4 and 5 Jan 2015 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

Main development and environment plans to come into effect This report is to include a review of applications that have been lodged to ensure the Development Control Plan is achieving the intent of council and the new Local Environment Plan. The Development Control Plan was amended in order to ensure consistency with amendments to the SI Local Environment Plan (Template) made by Department of Planning and Infrastructure in February 2011; amendments to the Draft Local Environment Plan 2013 proposed to be made by Department of

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Planning and Infrastructure to date; amendment to other State Legislation; amendments made to the Local Environment Plan as a result of Council resolutions in particular Council’s resolution of May 31, 2011, where these resolutions impact on controls in the Development Control Plan; incorporate Development Control Plans adopted by Council in relation to recently made LEPs; and the Waterfront State Signiﬁcant Site. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.75, 3 Dec 2013 Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher and Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay

he Central Coast Highway from Matcham Rd to Ocean View Dr was officially opened to traffic on Wednesday, December 11, following the completion of major work to improve traffic flow and safety for all road users.

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The road was opened by Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay and Member for Terrigal Mr

upgrade involved widening the road to provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median and

Ghersi Avenue to provide left in and left out turns only. “A shared pedestrian and off-road cycle path

a range of trafﬁc and safety is nearing completion inister for Police and Emergency Services Mr Michael Gallacher Chris Hartcher. “The NSW Government improvements including alongside the southbound has been appointed as Minister for the Central Coast following provided $95 million for the pedestrian and cycle paths. lanes of the highway with a Mr Chris Hartcher’s recent resignation. second stage of the upgrade “Work has included dedicated footpath located

NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell said Mr Gallacher was a good ﬁt for the role because he lives locally and has a ﬁrst-hand understanding of the issues faced by residents. “Michael lives on the Central Coast, which gives him the advantage of being in regular contact with residents and businesses on issues important to them,” he said. “Michael has a thorough understanding of the issues faced by residents and businesses on the Central

Coast and he will be a strong advocate for the region in Cabinet. “He will ensure the NSW Government boosts the region’s economy, creates communities that residents are proud to call home, and supports these communities with well-coordinated services and infrastructure. “I look forward to working closely with Michael and being guided by his advice on issues relating to the region he knows and loves.” Mr Gallacher said he was proud to have been

chosen as the Minister for the Central Coast. “The Central Coast has been my home for more than 30 years and I look forward to playing a greater role in delivering better services and infrastructure that will continue to enrich and improve this area,” he said. Minister George Souris has taken on Mr Gallacher’s former role of Minister for the Hunter. Media release, 9 Dec 2013 Olivia Suzanski, Ofﬁce of NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell

to reduce congestion and travel times for motorists travelling between Gosford, The Entrance, beach suburbs and the hinterland,” Minister Gay said. “The major work along the 2.2 kilometre section of road has been completed with the upgrade open to trafﬁc in each direction. “Minor ﬁnishing work, including landscaping, footpath and service road work is expected to be completed by the end of February next year,” Minister Gay said. Mr Hartcher said the

retaining and improving the roundabout at Ocean View Dr and building a new roundabout at Old Gosford Rd and Okanagan Close to provide access to the highway, improve traffic flow and enable U turns,” Mr Hartcher said. “A right turn in and left turn in and out was built at Brush Rd and new traffic lights were installed at Willoughby Rd to allow all turn movements. “To improve safety for motorists, restrictions were made to Brooks Hill Lane, High Valley Close and

alongside the northbound lanes. “Dedicated bus bays have also been provided for safer access by passengers,” he said. The NSW Government provided $80 million for stage one of the project which involved upgrading the highway from Carlton Rd to Matcham Rd. This section was opened to trafﬁc in November last year. Media release, 11 Dec 2013 Marie Scoutas, Ofﬁ ce of Chris Hartcher MP

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The 5 Lands Walk, a scenic 10km walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, saw a passing parade of whales and a busy art and entertainment programme. Participants came from across the Coast, the State and as far as Canada to be part of this special community event. Many stayed overnight to enjoy Sunday’s Taste of Avoca Festival and the Copacabana Festival. High on the list of positive participant comments included the ease of participation, the diverse programme of

entertainment and cultural performances, the quality of the art exhibition and beach installations, the educational nature of the workshops and discussions, the ‘Welcome to Country’ and Smoking Ceremonies, the carrying of the Message Stick, the sightings of whales, and the ready availability of assistance from the enthusiastic volunteers. “Stunning Winter Solstice weather, migrating whales, greater out of area participation and fabulous community involvement and support all combined to ensure 5 LandsWalk 2014 was the greatest yet,” said

5 Lands Walk Committee president Con Ryan. “Participation numbers were in excess of 17,000, far beyond last year’s tally of 13,000 and included a stunning 80% increase in out of area registrants. “Importantly the numbers of volunteers to assist with the diverse and complex logistics of the event were also up, making for a great day for all concerned. “My thanks go to the ethnic and local communities, arts and school groups, all of whom gave freely of their time to help make this such a wonderful community event.

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about connecting people to people and people to place. “I’ve done the Walk several times, and I’ve got many fond memories, memories that will last a lifetime. “This year, the Opening Ceremony at MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club was again disrupted as we turned mid-speeches to watch a whale breach the surface of the water.

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Coal and CSG mining forum packed out

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.

The forum was organised by Our Central Coast, the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Community Environment Network and the Our Land, Our Water, Our Future alliance. 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

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. “The response was

Community members showing their support in protecting the Central Coast from CSG

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

coal and coal seam gas. “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. Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Amy Gordon, Essential Media Communications

There are no CSG approvals on the Central Coast – Holstein ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has conﬁrmed that there Australia to protect our vital meet the criteria it won’t be will even be considered as candidates for a license,” Mr is no approval for any company to produce coal seam gas (CSG) land and water resources,” released. said Mr Holstein. Mr Holstein said the new Holstein said. 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

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he Gosford Local Environment Plan is anticipated to be gazetted by the end of this year and, at that time, the Gosford Development Control Plan will come into effect.

Council has adopted Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 to include the Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan, with further reports to come back to council on Water Cycle Management, outcomes of the BrownSmart Consulting Car Parking Study and the Coastal Open Space System bonus provisions. A report will be brought back to council to review the new Development Control Plan controls in mid-2014 after they have been in place for six months.

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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.

“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

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

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

“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

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Tender accepted for Frank Ballance Park redevelopment

Paciﬁc Highway upgrade at Ourimbah funded $100 million funding commitment from Premier Mike Baird to upgrade the Paciﬁc Highway at Ourimbah has been welcomed by Wyong Council.

The funding will be used to upgrade the stretch of the highway between Glen Rd and Ourimbah St. Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was pleased a ﬁrm roads’ funding commitment had been made on the Central Coast and was hopeful of more good news to come. “It is great news, even though we knew funding was coming, as the design of this upgrade had already been approved four years ago. “I hope there is more funding in the pot to fund our very own bottleneck

problem on the Paciﬁc Highway here through the Wyong CBD. “RMS have approved the design and it is shovel ready – the missing ingredient is state government funding”, said mayor Cr Doug Eaton. The funding will be used to duplicate the Paciﬁc Highway to two lanes in each direction from Ourimbah St, Lisarow to Glen Rd, Ourimbah. The upgrade will include intersection upgrades with pedestrian crossings at Ourimbah

St, Teralba St and Walmsley Rd and new bridge structures over Cut Rock Creek to accommodate two lanes in each direction, with construction to start in the next ﬁnancial year. “Premier Baird has stated he will be announcing a complete Central Coast roads package shortly and I look forward to more good news for roads funding in the Shire”, mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. Media release, 30 Jan 2015 Wyong Council media

An artist’s impression of the redevelopment of Frank Ballance Park

rank Ballance Park in Wyong will be redeveloped after Wyong Council accepted a tender valued at $1,305.774.26.

The improvements will create a piazza in the Wyong CBD with new garden beds, plantings, seating for outdoor dining, shaded play equipment and WiFi connectivity. Construction will start in April and is expected to be completed in

November, just before The Art House. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “Wyong CBD is certainly a hive of activity at the moment with a number of great construction projects underway.” “Wyong CBD is ﬁnally getting the attention it

deserves and will be a different place by the end of the year when Frank Ballance Park is ﬁnished, The Art House is up and running and the new Aldi supermarket is open for business.” Media statement, 11 Feb 2015 Wyong Council media

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Changed trafﬁc Power workers launch conditions anti privatisation campaign on M1

otorists are advised changed trafﬁc conditions will be in place for night work along the M1 Paciﬁc Motorway between the Tuggerah and Doyalson interchanges from Sunday, February 15.

A Roads and Maritime Services spokesperson said the NSW and Australian Governments have jointly provided $6 million this year to continue planning the proposed upgrade to widen the motorway to provide three lanes in each direction to improve traffic flow and road safety. “The proposed upgrade will cater for the predicted increase in traffic and freight demand as the Central Coast, Hunter Region and North

entral Coast power workers met on Thursday, February 5, to of their backers in big launch a local campaign against the Liberal Party over their business. “Mike Baird’s support for electricity privatisation in the lead up to the March privatisation plans will state election.

Workers gathered at Ourimbah to ﬁnalise plans for a local campaign that will include door knocking, letter box drops and other community activities to raise awareness about the Liberal Party’s plan to privatise electricity network companies Ausgrid, TransGrid and Endeavour Energy. Electrical Trades Union organiser Mr Ben Lister said local workers would be targeting Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein because of his vote in support of electricity network

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privatisation in June last year. “Workers in the industry are passionate about protecting what is our state’s most valuable public asset, currently returning $1.7 billion every year, to fund other services like our schools and hospitals,” Mr Lister said. “Local power workers are today committing to a concerted, targeted campaign that will operate around the clock to make sure people understand exactly what is at risk under the Liberal Party’s privatisation plan.

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Work has commenced on new commuter car park in Gosford arly works and site investigations began on the new commuter car park in Gosford on Wednesday, January 28.

leave local families paying more for electricity in the future. “We are conﬁdent that our campaign can and will make a difference on the Central Coast because our local community does not want their essential services like electricity privatised. “Winning an election is not a mandate to privatise public assets. “Mike Baird should put this proposal to the people in a referendum so the community can have a real say,” said Mr Lister. Media release, 5 Feb 2015 Ben Lister, Electrical Trades Union

Coast continues to grow,” a Roads and Maritime spokesperson said. “Roads and Maritime Services will carry out investigations to assess the ground conditions below the existing motorway to inform upgrade plans.” Work will be carried out between 7:30pm and 6am Sunday to Friday for around six weeks, weather permitting. Media release, 9 Feb 2015 Roads and Maritime services

Roads closed due to wet weather yong Shire Council was forced to close a number of roads due to the wet weather on Wednesday, January

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These included Anzac Rd and Ace Crescent in Tuggerah and Burns Rd in Ourimbah. There was also water over the road on Jilliby Rd, Durren Rd, Dickson Rd and Mandalong Rd, Jilliby; Louisiana Rd, in Hamlyn Terrace; Mildon

Rd, Johnson Rd and Bryant Dr in Tuggerah; Tuggerah Pde (near Picnic Point) in The Entrance; and Yarramalong Rd (near Old Maitland Rd) in Yarramalong. Media alert, 28 Jan 2015 Wyong Council media

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The Gosford Commuter Car Park Project, located at 132-134 Faunce St and 253 Mann St, is part of the Transport Access program, a NSW Government initiative to provide a better experience for public transport customers by delivering accessible, modern secure and integrated transport infrastructure. Site investigations have been undertaken to test ground materials. These works involved digging potholes in the Mann St footpath and drilling boreholes in Faunce and Mann Sts. Early works activities also involved earth works and installation of underground services. The car park is expected to provide a further 65 commuter car parking spaces. Flyer, 26 Jan 2015 Transport for NSW

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Waterways polluted by a series of sewage overflows osford Council is advising the community to avoid using public waterways in parts of Terrigal, Wamberal, Avoca, North Avoca, Kincumber, Erina and Springfield until further notice following a series of sewage overflows on Wednesday, January 28.

Council’s water quality monitoring is indicating that waterways including Terrigal Lagoon and Avoca Lake might be or still are affected. Although these water quality monitoring results are improving, potential pollution

levels have not yet dropped to a level where the public health alert can be lifted. Potential sewage pollution of waterways can pose risks to public health. Temporary warning signs remain in place as a

precaution to advise the community that waterways in these areas might be affected and to avoid swimming and other recreational activities at these locations. Recent heavy rainfall across the region is thought

to have caused a number of sewage pump stations to overﬂow on Wednesday, January 28 at the following locations: Pinetree Lane, Brunswick Rd, Hastings Rd and Willoughby Rd in Terrigal; Windsor Rd in Wamberal; The Round Dr in Avoca; Tramway Rd in North Avoca; Hawk St in Kincumber; Pateman Rd in Erina; and Newcastle St in Springﬁeld.

Crews are continuing to monitor water quality in and around these locations. Council is also liaising with all relevant authorities, including the NSW Environment Protection Authority, in-line with Council’s response procedures. Council would also like to assure the community that this public health alert does not apply to the drinking

water supply. The drinking water supply has not been affected by these incidents. Council monitors the region’s drinking water quality at every stage of the supply system to make sure residents receive water that meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

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White bellied sea eagle nesting tree safe for now onditions have been placed on a development site at Wadalba by Wyong Council to protect a tree in which a white bellied sea eagle pair are nesting.

The species is not endangered or threatened in NSW but a 30 metre exclusion zone has been placed around the tree until any young have left. Council’s acting general manager Mr Greg McDonald and mayor Cr Doug Eaton visited the site on Tuesday, February 3, and inspected the tree first-hand. Mayor Cr Eaton said clearing work had stopped on the site and the nest remained some 50 to 60 metres from the cleared area and is not in any risk. “Council has ensured that no further clearing will occur for many months and is in discussion with the developer to find the best environmental outcome. “So there is time on our side to find a resolution that is agreeable to all parties.” A peaceful protest camp had been established in response to the threat. Camp Eagles Nest spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said: “I really can’t believe Wyong Council could be so environmentally irresponsible.” “While Wyong mayor, Doug Eaton, has come out and said the eagles’ nest is protected ‘for now’, we are pushing for a rock solid assurance that the nesting tree will never be disturbed or destroyed. “To date, there has been no such assurance and the

Trees being cleared from the development site at Wadalba

tree is still under threat. “The white bellied sea eagle is protected under the China Australia Migratory Bird Agreement (CAMBA) and our local, State and Federal Government should immediately move to ensure the eagles’ nest is urgently protected. “All we are asking is that our elected leaders act in a fair and reasonable way. “We are not opposed to progress and support sustainable development, job creation and of course, people need somewhere to live. “All we are asking is that they spare the nesting tree and leave enough habitat for the new housing development and the iconic sea eagles to coexist. “We have had literally hundreds of locals stop in at the camp, sign the petition and passionately express their opposition to the destruction of the nesting tree. “Unfortunately we have

also been subject to people abusing us and calling us bludgers, with one worker from the development site threatening us with violence. “Bar one retiree, everyone at our peaceful protest camp is employed and we are able to sustain the camp by having a rotating roster. “Our goal is to inspire as many people as possible to write to all Wyong Shire councillors and the Liberal Candidate for Wyong, Sandra Kerr, and politely request that urgent action is taken to spare the nesting tree and support the community in acting as custodians of our local area,” said Mr Cassar. The Community Environment Network has also expressed alarm at the “poor quality of development decisions taking place since the NSW Government delegated planning decisions to local councils in 2013”. “Since then Wyong

Council has abolished their environment department and used the planning system to approve many developments that focus on proﬁts before people or their environment,” said CEN chairman Mr John

Asquith. “Developers now produce environmental studies that are deﬁcient and there is no environment section in council to assess the reports. “The Johns Rd, Wadalba development is responsible for the loss of many rare squirrel gliders and the demise of what is probably the last pair of sea eagles nesting on the Lakes. “The policy of Council is now driven by developers’ interests and not the wellbeing of the ratepayers. “The ecological study at Wadalba was lazy and did not consider how many sea eagles still utilise or nest around the lake or where the sea eagles could move to once this habitat was destroyed. “The report only considered the sea eagles

within the region, not speciﬁcally on Tuggerah Lakes. “It is likely the numbers have already fallen considerably as urbanisation has cleared and developed around the Lakes. “The report gives no numbers for sea eagles on Tuggerah Lakes. “Media reports allege the developer is threatening to sue Council if the clearing is stopped. “Without any Environment Section for advice, Council is at the developer’s mercy,” said Mr Asquith. The Development Application to build 105 housing lots on the site at 155 Johns Rd was approved by Council in May 2013. Media release, 9 Feb 2015 Jake Cassar, Camp Eagles Nest Media release, 9 Feb 2015 John Asquith, CEN

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Murrawal and Kilpa Rds a recipe for disaster

Priority needs of Aboriginal community discussed arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Mr Sean Gordon met with Premier Mike Baird during his visit to the Coast recently to discuss the priority needs of the Aboriginal community on the Central Coast.

Concerned residents of Murrawal Rd and Kilpa Rd

“Combined with a Y abor candidate for Wyong Mr David Harris has called on Wyong Council to introduce safety features on Murrawal Rd and Kilpa intersection and blind Rd at Wyongah as soon as possible to protect the lives of local corners in both directions - it is a recipe for disaster. residents.

“At a meeting of more than 20 local residents I was told of numerous accidents and near misses in the vicinity,” said Mr Harris. “In just the last fortnight, a young female driver escaped being ‘t-boned’ by a speeding car as she was entering the carriageway. “Another car hit a telegraph pole, and thankfully the driver was OK. “There have been other cars which have lost control smashing through front fences, in the case of one home, three times,” said Mr Harris. Resident Ms Sarah Whitley said just getting in and out of driveways was dangerous as cars

travelled in excess of 70km per hour in a 50 km zone. “These are frightening examples and residents feel there will be a fatality soon unless urgent action is taken,” said Mr Harris. “High speed, road design and increased development are causing serious concerns, including risks to young children who are using bus stops in the area.” Resident Ms Anna Deegan said: “Many parents refuse to let their children play in their front yards now, and when it rains the corner becomes a P plater’s playground.” Mr Harris said: “A delegation recently met with Council who have acknowledged there are

issues, but residents don’t feel that Kilpa Rd is being addressed adequately and that safety features on Murrawal Rd are not going to be delivered sooner than February 2016 and only address the Murrawal Rd corner.” “Residents have indicated that they felt that money collected from new developments along Johns Rd by Council should be used to fix these issues because the developments are causing increased traffic flows in the area. “Traffic count data has demonstrated that speeding is an issue in both streets with a recorded 3,500 cars travelling on the local Murrawal Rd daily.

“Kilpa Rd is also a drag strip with a steep downhill grade that facilitates speeding to the intersection where cars really are not required to stop when turning the corner. “Whilst I acknowledge that Council is working on the issue, I ask that they give this work their highest priority having visited and observed the speeding cars and difﬁcult road conditions. “Locals are fed up and asking for quick action before there is a serious injury or death and I fully support their calls,” said Mr Harris.

Media release, 5 Feb 2015 David Harris, Labor candidate for Wyong

Items for discussion included the importance of achieving a multipurpose facility that can cater for several Aboriginal organisations including the Yerin Aboriginal Medical Service and Bungree Aboriginal Corporation based in Wyong. “The multipurpose facility is particularly important because it would house two services critical to the 12,000 strong Aboriginal community of the Central Coast,” said Mr Gordon. “The facility would provide a wide range of services including medical, dental, ophthalmic and home care needs,” said Mr Gordon. “I was very pleased to have the opportunity to provide the Premier with an update on our areas of focus and that of the Barang Partnership including: prioritisation of unresolved Land Claims (Darkinjung); retention of funding under the NSW reform of Ageing and Disability (Bungree); establishment of an Opportunity Hub under the NSW ORCHRE strategy (Bara Barang); priority funding

for the employment of a fulltime manager (Mingaletta); funding to establish a Halfway House (NGAIMPE); and the awarding of a Smart and Skilled contract to continue nationally accredited delivery of certiﬁcate II to Diploma studies for ATSI students with previous funding of $160,000 (NAISDA) “Darkinjung is arguably the most progressive Land Council in NSW. “We are committed not just to leading the way for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast, but to leading the way for the Central Coast Community as a whole. “We focus on making sound business decisions that add value to the broader Central Coast community and have always recognised the interests and perspectives of other key stakeholders. “It is our intention to continue this dialogue with the Premier in an effort to ensure continued understanding of our challenges and long term support,” said Mr Gordon. Media release, 2 Feb 2015 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic

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Minister for Communications visits Dobell

Economic potential from Darkinjung’s land holdings identiﬁed n application lodged to Wyong Council to rezone a number of areas of Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council’s (LALC) landholding across the north of Wyong will assist in residential and industrial development within these areas.

The application was lodged in June last year by the Darkinjung LALC as a result of a strategic plan developed by a working group that comprised of representatives of Wyong Council, Department of Trade and Investment, Chamber of Commerce, Darkinjung LALC, Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage and Department of Planning, and chaired by a representative from the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Darkinjung planning and development manager Ms Lynne Hamilton said: “The intention of the work group was to identify economic potential from within Darkinjung’s land holdings that would not only create an economic advantage for the Aboriginal community, but would also assist the State government to achieve some of their future projections in regards to population and economic growth within the region.” Therefore, the rezoning of Lake Munmorah, Wyee, Bushells Ridge North and Halekulani

have been proposed to suit residential development, while the rezoning proposal for Bushells Ridge South aims to suit industrial and employment development. The application also identiﬁes 800 hectares of land that Darkinjung are willing to put aside for preservation as an environmental corridor across North Wyong. In November, Wyong councillors voted to pass the rezoning proposal for Lake Munmorah through to the gateway process for the NSW Minister for Planning to assess its suitability for consideration to rezone as lands suitable for residential development. In December, Wyong councillors voted to pass the rezoning proposal for Wyee Rd through to the gateway process for the Minister for Planning to assess its suitability for consideration to rezone as lands suitable for residential development. “Determination of the application via the gateway process could take up to two years,”

said Ms Hamilton. “We are still waiting to hear Council’s intentions in relation to both Bushells Ridge proposed rezonings. “The proposed rezoning of Halekulani has been deferred until a decision is handed down by the Land and Environment Court in regard to Wyong Shire Council’s refusal to approve development of a manufactured home estate on the land.” The applications lodged with Wyong Council to date only relate to rezoning of the landholdings to realise potential future uses and do not relate to deﬁnite future planned development of the land. Future proposals relating to these sites must be considered by Darkinjung’s Board and Members and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council before planning can proceed. Media statement, 28 Jan 2015 Lynne Hamilton, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council

Minister for Communications Mr Malcolm Turnbull with Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara

inister for Communications Mr Malcolm Turnbull visited the Dobell electorate recently to inspect the roll out of the National Broadband Network, meet with local telecommunication stakeholders and attend Politics in the Pub at the Dam Hotel.

Over 200 locals crammed the Dam Hotel at Hamlyn Terrace to join Minister Turnbull and Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara to hear about the Government’s plans for broadband and the Central Coast. “As a local Member of Parliament it is extremely important that I hear ﬁrst hand from local residents about their issues so I can best represent them in Parliament,” Ms McNamara said. “It was great to see so many people come down to the Dam Hotel, not only to hear from the Minister, but to provide us with feedback on how the Federal Government can best serve the people

of the Central Coast.” Earlier in the day Minister Turnbull and Ms McNamara inspected the progress of the NBN rollout at Tuggerawong. “Last December I announced that nearly 40,000 households and businesses in Dobell would receive high speed broadband by June 2016. “When we came into Government, one of our chief priorities was to get this rollout completed sooner, cheaper for taxpayers and more affordably for consumers. “The NBN roll out in Dobell is on track and residents can soon expect to have access to high speed broadband.” Ms McNamara also

facilitated a round table discussion with local telecommunication and business stakeholders. “Since my election I have been ﬁghting to ensure that local businesses have access to the NBN in order to increase their productivity and grow their business. “The Minister has taken a keen interest in this matter and it was important for him to hear directly from local stakeholders about the importance of the NBN for their businesses”, Ms McNamara said. Media release, 6 Feb 2015 Luke Nayna, Ofﬁce of Karen McNamara MP

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Councils unanimously reafﬁrm opposition to CSG exploration t its meeting on Wednesday, February 11, Wyong Council unanimously reafﬁrmed its opposition to the current coal seam gas proposal for the Central Coast and agreed to work with Gosford Council on a regional approach to protect the Coast’s water supply and catchment areas.

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$465,000 funding injection from the State Government for The Art House in Wyong has been welcomed by Wyong Council.

The funding, announced by the Minister for the Arts, The Hon. Troy Grant MP on Friday, January 30, is part of a $12 million state-wide funding pool derived from large registered clubs. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the funding announcement was a great win and recognised Council’s commitment to the development of arts and culture in Wyong Shire. “On Australia Day I declared 2015 to be the year of culture in Wyong Shire. “We have The Art House under construction, a project I have championed for 10 years, the rebuild of Alison Homestead, refurbishment of Wyong Grove as a rehearsal and support studio for

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the coming weeks,” he said. The funding will allow purchase and installation of a Power Fly System to enable the rapid change of scenery on the main stage. This will provide additional capacity for The Art House to host local musical theatre as well as a wide range of touring productions. This will open the Wyong Shire arts sector and audiences to a broader performing arts market whilst signiﬁcantly reducing the ﬁnancial cost to The Art House’s operations, enabling greater investment in local arts programming. Construction of The Art House is on track for a pre-Christmas opening. Media release, 30 Jan 2015 Wyong Council media

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The Art House plus the newly completed Council cinema complex at Lake Haven. “The Art House is one of 39 projects Council is lobbying State Government to fund as part of its commitment to transform the Shire and deliver better economic, social, health and infrastructure outcomes for our community. “Council has committed $12.7 million to the construction of the Art House and is seeking a further $3.2 million from the State Government to complete the professional ﬁtout of the new theatre space. “This funding is a welcome ﬁrst step. “I hope to hear more positive funding announcements from the State Government for Wyong Shire projects in

9 February 2015

Paul Tonkin is Citizen of the Year Woy Woy lawyer Mr Paul Tonkin was named Gosford Council’s 2015 Citizen of the Year on Australia Day, January 26, for his dedicated and passionate advocacy to ensure the Central Coast community has the best possible public health services. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said Mr Tonkin was a dedicated and passionate advocate for the Central Coast community, giving his time and support to numerous organisations. Mr Tonkin, who has been chairman of the Central Coast Local Health District Board for the last four years, ﬁrst became a member of the Board in 1994. Since that time, he has also served on the former Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service Board. “Over those 20 years, Paul has strongly and effectively represented the Central Coast

community in order to achieve the best possible public health services,” said Mr Anderson. “He has been instrumental in many major milestones including the opening of the Woy Woy Hospital Rehabilitation Unit, Cancer Centre at Gosford and the recently announced funding for the redevelopment of Gosford Hospital.” Mr Tonkin is also a director on the Board of Woy Woy Community Aged Care, deputy chair of ET Australia and was the founding director of the Central Coast Regional Chamber of Commerce. He has a strong link to the Peninsula, joining the Tonkin Drysdale law ﬁrm in 1991. Mr Tonkin has been involved in coaching for junior cricket and soccer at both club and Central Coast representative level for many years, and also had involvement in the development of the Central Coast Mariners. Media release, 26 Jan 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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Smoking ceremony for underpass Members of the Mingaletta Community held a smoking ceremony on Saturday, January 31, at the Woy Woy railway pedestrian underpass to cleanse the earth and help the underpass become part of the Peninsula. This was the first time any local residents had been in the underpass, which is decorated with names of historical significance referring to the Aboriginal first people, to the settlers, boats and some of the local streets. Email, 4 Feb 2015 Ina Fine, Woy Woy Members of the Mingaletta community at the smoking ceremony for the Woy Woy railway underpass

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The announcement followed Gosford Council’s unanimous decision the previous night to reafﬁrm its 2012 resolution to protect the Gosford LGA from any coal seam gas exploration or mining activity. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “Council is proud of our long history of opposing coal seam gas mining and we will continue to do everything we can to stop it.” According to the Gasﬁeld Free Mountain

District Group, approximately 80% of the Central Coast is covered by exploration licenses, including our water catchment areas in the Wyong and Gosford LGA’s. A recent survey of over 1,200 households in the Central Coast mountain districts resulted in 98.2% of respondents agreeing that the coal seam gas industry is not welcome in the mountains. The mountain districts overlay the pristine

aquifer and includes the Mangrove Dam catchment which holds 90% of the drinking water supply for the Central Coast. Further surveying of residents in urban areas of the Coast also shows wide community support to remain coal and gas free. Media statement, 11 Feb 2015 Wyong Council media Email, 6 Feb 2015 Ian Sutton, Gasﬁeld Free Mountain District Group

Waterfront Structures Policy repealed

yong Council has ofﬁcially repealed the Waterfront Structures Policy and proposed to include appropriate controls for these structures in the Wyong Development Control Plan (WDCP)

instead.

Waterfront structures refer to seawalls, retaining walls, jetties and boat ramps constructed on land adjoining a lake, creek or estuary. Putting these controls within the WDCP means landowners and developers will need to refer to just one document if they are seeking to build on all private land

including the waterfront. The proposal will now go out on public exhibition for 28 days for community feedback. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This change will ensure the appropriate checks and balances are in place to manage the development of sensitive waterfront locations by providing consistency in

Council requirements and ensuring our foreshores can also continue to be enjoyed by the community.” “This is a sensible decision that will cut red tape and streamline the approval process for these structures.” Media statement, 11 Feb 2015 Wyong Council media

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2031 Your Future Central Coast Transport and Connectivity he geography (lakes) and e x i s t i n g settlement patterns of Wyong Shire present physical barriers and constraints to the efﬁcient and viable public and private transport options.

This places a heavy reliance on private transport for travel to and from work and for the movement of commodities and freight. Public Transport 33% of Wyong residents travel outside the Central Coast for work each day and only 5% of residents use public transport to get to work. While Wyong has four rail stations which are well utilised, patronage needs to be grown to reduce car dependency. This can be achieved through providing additional commuter parking and by increasing residential densities within walkable distance to

Wyong Council has prepared a comprehensive response to the discussion paper titled ‘2031 Your Future Central Coast’. The following is the ﬁfth chapter from the submission, focusing on Transport and Connectivity. the rail stations. Additionally, a network of buses which connect residential areas with stations and key centres in an efficient manner is required to encourage commuter journeys on public transport. Freight Movement Noting that freight movement is expected to more than double between now and 2031, there are opportunities for this growth of development in related industry. Wyong is well placed to provide affordable industrial land with good proximity to both the rail and road based freight transport. Clear zoning and incentives to promote location of major logistics industries is required to promote this growth. Growth in the industry should be supported by growth and improvement of

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related infrastructure. A prerequisite for the support of additional freight movement infrastructure in the region would be that local and regional transport linkages were improved, or that the region would be able to benefit from the resource, in the form of greater accessibility to employment generating development. Projects to improve accessibility include: provision of appropriate connections to the M1 from the local area; re-distribution of freeway traffic through the local area to minimise congestion at local access points; improved road connections between the M1 and areas of business and tourism, to serve business needs and provide higher quality connectivity to local centres and destinations; additional M1 on and off ramps at Alison Rd, Wyong, would enable greater accessibility to the

Wyong Central Business District, and the Dooralong and Yarramalong Valleys, stimulating the local economy, and in addition, it would improve traffic conditions of Wyong Rd; improve traffic conditions along Wyong Road through design; upgrade Sparks Road; all projects should seek to manage impacts such as noise and pollution etc.; construction of the ‘Link’ Rd to improve connectivity between Warnervale Town Centre and Wyong Town Centre facilitating better public transport opportunities and alleviating immediate traffic and road design issues with the Pacific Highway; improvement of road connections to the Entrance through Long Jetty; and, construction of an additional Tuggerah Lake crossing from Chittaway to Wyong Shire’s key tourist destination, The

Entrance. The area also needs to ensure that detracting developments are not allowed to negatively impact on lands which are of high value e.g., Rail Sidings should be located in areas where they do not directly compromise development potential and amenity of the surrounding lands. Improving Connections between Central Coast and other regions Government should seek to promote and accelerate state significant development sites within the district. Further there should be greater support given to expanding local tourism through increased activity, promotion and improved accessibility. The planned M2/ M1 connection is a key piece of infrastructure in linking Wyong with Sydney, and is supported.

A key missing link is the Link Rd between the planned centre of Warnervale and Wyong. This road has potential to link key areas such as the WEZ, Warnervale Airport, the Wyong Education and Business Precinct and Wyong as a major centre. Additionally access to The Entrance as a key tourist destination needs to be improved. It is suggested that construction of a bridge from Chittaway Point would improve accessibility, leading to greater tourism and economic outcomes for the region. Your Future:Central Coast Wyong Council’s Submission, Dec 2014

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yong Council’s withdrawal of its rezoning application for a Trial Affordable Housing Development at Mascord Park, Wadalba, did not go far enough.

The application jointly included rezoning of a large chunk of Buff Point Oval for the same purpose. Cr Greg Best presented the motion to withdraw the Mascord Park component, comments by councillors on the motion included “we got it wrong” and “we missed the mark with this one”, which resulted in a unanimous decision to withdraw. The Department of Planning, in an email to Council on December 9, 2014, asked for more information on the application. The questions were exactly the same for both sites. They included basis for site selection criteria and why neither were included in Council’s adopted

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affordable housing study. The sensitive environmental areas of the Wadalba Wildlife Corridor obviously was not a pressing priority to the Department, (no surprise there) and has not inﬂuenced decision making to grant approval of the gateway determination for Council to move forward for the

Trial Affordable Housing sites. In a recent TV news piece on the Mascord Park motion, Cr Best spoke of Council’s Land Bank “which offered many parcels of land which need to be managed better” and once parkland is lost, we “never get it back”. What about Buff Point Oval? In my opinion, Council should go further, immediately withdraw the application to rezone part of Buff Point Oval and make a commitment to Wyong Shire residents that all existing Parkland and Open Spaces are off limits to residential development. Email, 2 Feb 2015 Joanne Duncan, Wadalba

New three word slogan lasted about three days yong Shire Council is being re-branded with a three word slogan: Value. Create. Lead.

It has taken less than a week for extensive land clearing at Johns Rd, Wadalba, to trash Council’s new brand. Clear felling and wood chipping of mature trees clearly demonstrates Council does not value the local environment or wildlife corridors. Destroying the breeding habitat of a pair of White Bellied Sea Eagles and their ﬂedgling chicks destroys rather than creates.

Far from conducting its own assessment of this environmental issue under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, Council demonstrated no leadership, choosing instead to hide behind a consultant’s report which read, in part: “Referral of the matter

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to the Commonwealth Department of Environment was not considered necessary by the developer as the Ecology report concluded that there was no signiﬁcant impact on the White Bellied Sea Eagle.” The three word slogan: Value. Create. Lead. has lasted about three days. Email, 3 Feb 2015 Kevin Armstrong, Tumbi Umbi

n response to Bob Brooks’ letter regarding the Central Coast communities in the State seat of Swansea (‘The State seat of Swansea is the most northerly of the electorates on the Central Coast’ – 30 Jan 2015), I can assure him that any media release issued has been distributed widely to the Hunter and Central Coast media.

However, in addition to speaking with the media about Labor’s vision for Swansea, I can also guarantee Bob that I have for the past year been having personal conversations with locals right throughout the electorate, from San Remo to Jewells. I’ve been running a grassroots campaign, meaning I’ve been speaking with as many people as possible – and will continue to do so – to discuss what matters to them, and to explain my values of fairness, justice and equality. Having grown up in

Gwandalan, I understand the unique situation that communities on the Central Coast ﬁnd themselves in, and can I say that I’ve been listening to your concerns about the lack of public transport and the provision of basic infrastructure like curb and guttering. I’ve had over 11,000 conversations with people in the Swansea electorate and the message they’re sending to me is that

they not only want someone with integrity and leadership to be their local representative, but also someone who listens. I’d like to thank Bob Brooks for reminding the community that the Swansea electorate covers a lot of ground, a third of which includes the Central Coast. In the meantime, I will continue to outline my values and what Labor stands for – a fair go for everyone. Email, 9 Feb 2015 Yasmin Catley, Labor candidate for Swansea

Aggravated break and enter at Halekulani olice are investigating an aggravated break and enter where a woman was restrained in her home at Halekulani on Saturday, February 7.

The 49-year-old woman was at her Huene Ave home when she went outside to check her dogs at around 1am. She was confronted by a man who demanded she hand over money, which she did. The woman was pushed into a lounge chair and both her hands

and feet were restrained. The man also took jewellery before leaving the house. The woman was able to alert her daughter who was sleeping in a nearby room and call the police. The man has been

described as being aged in his 20s, about 170cm tall with a medium build. He was wearing a grey hooded jacket, dark tracksuit pants, white runners and had his face covered. The woman was not injured and investigations are continuing. Media release, 7 Feb 2015 NSW Police media

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Triple fatal crash at Berkeley Vale olice investigating the triple fatal crash at Berkeley Vale on Sunday, February 1, have released the following details.

Ofﬁcers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were called to Enterprise Dr at around 12:20pm following reports a car had crashed. The vehicle, containing a man and a woman and two boys, was travelling north along Enterprise Dr when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Two adults and a child were killed in the crash

while the second child was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition. The three deceased people were Darren Milne 42, his wife Susana Estevez-Castillo 39 and their 11-year-old son Liam Milne. The fourth occupant of the vehicle was seven-

year-old Benjamin Milne who remains in a Sydney Hospital in a critical but stable condition. The boy who was in an induced coma with head, back and internal injuries is believed to have undergone surgery on Tuesday, February 3. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. Media release, 3 Feb 2015 NSW Police Media

Shooting at The Entrance olice from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting in The Entrance on Monday, February 2.

Shortly after 8pm, a 41-year-old man was walking along Ashton Ave when a late model white Hiace van, with mag wheels, slowed next to him. Police have been told a man armed with a riﬂe leant out of the passenger side window and ﬁred a round that hit the 41-year-old in

the foot. The vehicle then sped away. The man ﬂagged down a motorist who assisted him until the arrival of police and NSW Ambulance Paramedics.

He was taken to Gosford Hospital where he was being treated for an injury not considered life threatening. Police established a crime scene at Ashton Ave and are now conducting a full investigation. Media release, 3 Feb 2015 NSW Police media

Girls intimidated on train olice have charged a man after he allegedly approached and intimidated two girls on a train near Hornsby on Monday, January 26.

At about 7pm, the two girls, aged 15 and 16, boarded a train at Central Railway Station heading to Wyong. A man boarded the train and entered the same carriage as the girls. He allegedly made inappropriate comments to the girls. The girls changed carriages and the man allegedly followed them, making further inappropriate comments. Other passengers then intervened.

The girls got off the train at Berowra Railway Station. The man continued on the train and was met by ofﬁcers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command at Woy Woy Railway Station. The 44-year-old was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station. He was charged with two counts of intimidation, offensive behaviour and

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olice are appealing for information from the public to help them ﬁnd a man responsible for a home invasion in Gorokan on Friday, February 6.

Police were called to a home on The Corso at around 7:45am after an armed man walked into the home via an open screen door and threatened a 21-year-old woman who was sitting inside. The man, armed with a handgun, demanded cash from the woman. When she told him she didn’t have any, he grabbed the woman’s phone and ransacked a number of drawers throughout the property. The man stole a camera from a bedroom within the home, before leaving the property and getting into the passenger seat of a Toyota Celica which

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was parked on The Corso. Police were notiﬁed of the incident a short time later and have commenced an investigation into the matter. The man responsible for the home invasion is described as being of

Caucasian appearance, aged in his early 20s with a thin build. He was wearing a blue/grey hooded-jumper and jeans at the time of the incident, and had a bandana concealing most of his face. The white, two-door Toyota Celica he was seen to leave in is described as having a wing spoiler and black rear panel, as well as sporting green P-plates. The car was being driven by a female, only described as having brown hair pulled into a pony-tail. Media release, 6 Feb 2015 NSW Police media

Search for Ronald Penn extends to Magenta olice attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command are currently searching bush land near Magenta in relation to a man missing since 1995.

Strike Force Rankmore, comprising ofﬁcers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command detective ofﬁce, was established in March 2012 to investigate the disappearance of Central Coast man Ronald Penn. Mr Penn was last seen at a house in Bateau Bay on Thursday, October 12, 1995. He was aged 61 at the time, and has not been seen

or heard from since. Tuggerah Lakes Detectives and a number of specialist units commenced searching an area of bush land in the Magenta area on Monday, February 9. In October last year, Strike Force ofﬁcers arrested and charged a 43-year-old Killarney

Vale man with being an accessory after the fact to the murder of Mr Penn. This male was also charged with steal motor vehicle, receive stolen property and malicious damage by ﬁre. The man remains in custody and will next appear at Gosford Local Court on February 27. Inquiries are continuing. Media release, 9 Feb 2015 NSW Police media

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Health Minister promises two new ambulance stations yong and Toukley will receive new ambulance stations if the Baird Government is re-elected in March.

Health Minister Jillian Skinner announced the $9.1 million investment on Wednesday, February 4, alongside Central Coast Liberal candidates Sandra Kerr (Wyong), Michael Sharpe (The Entrance) and Adam Crouch (Terrigal) at Wyong. The funding comprises $4.9 million for a new Wyong ambulance station and $4.2 million for a new Toukley ambulance station and forms part of the NSW Ambulance Rural Infrastructure Reconfiguration

Program. “The NSW Government is committed to supporting paramedics in the life-changing and life-saving care they provide,” Ms Skinner said. “This $9.1 million investment underlines the commitment of the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government to build ambulance stations of the future to improve response times. “These new stations will be a considerable improvement on the current facilities, which

combined, are more than 110 years old.” Ms Skinner said planning for the new stations was underway and they would be constructed in the next term of the Baird Government. “As the population grows and ages, so does the demand on NSW Ambulance, particularly in regions like the Central Coast”, Ms Skinner said. Media release, 4 Feb 2015 Liz Hannan, Ofﬁce of Jillian Skinner MP

Wyong Hospital falling behind

Toukley Ambulance duty operations manager Mr Rob Ryan, Liberal candidate for Wyong Ms Sandra Kerr, Acting Deputy Director operations Ms Lisa Faulkner, Minister for Health Ms Jillian Skinner and Liberal candidate for The Entrance Mr Michael Sharpe

n upgrade to Wyong Hospital is essential to meet the needs of the Shire’s growing population, expected to reach 210,000 by 2031.

Wyong Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the recent announcement of the upgrade to Gosford Hospital was good for the region but it did not go far enough to address the challenges faced further north on the Central Coast. “I think politicians forget just how big the Central Coast is and the majority of the expected growth will be much further north,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “If you live in Wyong, it is a 40 minute drive to Gosford Hospital.

“From Warnervale it is a good hour. “At the moment Wyong Hospital doesn’t have a decent maternity wing and women are told to drive to Gosford Hospital – that is unacceptable. “If the State Government could ﬁnd a further $200 million, almost half of what they are planning on spending in Gosford, then they (maternity patients) wouldn’t have to. “Today I have formally written to both Minister and Shadow Minister for Health and invited them

to visit Wyong Hospital to see for themselves the current situation and I am sure they won’t take much convincing to see expansion is desperately needed.” “An upgrade to Wyong Hospital would ensure that any of our residents involved in an emergency situation would be treated here and not have to be driven up to an hour to a hospital that can accommodate them”, mayor Cr Eaton said. Media release, 5 Feb 2015 Wyong Council media

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Education

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Intern and scholarship students congratulated yong Council held a special ceremony on Tuesday, February 2, to congratulate the 2014 intern and scholarship students and welcome the 2015 scholarship students.

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This is a fantastic Council initiative that offers paid work experience for our local youth.” “Both programs provide a unique opportunity to actively equip students with support, skills and experiences, giving them a head start in their career. “We are doing our bit and we now need ﬁrm funding commitments from local State Government candidates towards our projects and initiatives that will help create even more jobs for our local youth. “This will ensure they can establish a career locally and also keeps our talent pool here on the Coast.” Council’s education scholarship program, for local ﬁrst and second year university students, provides $2,500 to four students, who also have the opportunity to spend four weeks carrying out paid work experience in a range of Council departments over 12 months. The four graduating scholarship students of 2014 were Nathan McGuire (Bachelor of Engineering), Emanuel Francica (Civil Engineering), Melissa Batten (Bachelor of

Business/Bachelor of International Studies) and Ronan Lane (Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Architecture). The 2015 scholarship winners are: Ronan Lane (Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Architecture), David Kent (Bachelor of Communication majoring in Media Production), Johanna Avia (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering) and Aliesha Gates (Bachelor of Social Science). The intern program is 12 months of paid work experience, 21 hours a week, for eight university students in the ﬁnal two years of their degree. The eight graduating interns of 2014 were: Kellianne Newell (Bachelor of Social Science), Sean Goodall (Bachelor of Civil Engineering), Daniel Wong (Bachelor of Environmental Engineering), Andrew Killen (Bachelor of Civil Engineering/ Bachelor of Business), Jagjit Singh (Bachelor of Civil Engineering), Jessica Zhang (Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Architecture), Fiseha Akele (Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Structures)), and Julian Tan (Bachelor of Civil Engineering).

Jessica Zhang said she found the intern program so beneﬁcial she successfully applied for a second year while undertaking her Bachelor of Civil Engineering. “The intern program has provided me a huge advantage towards the start of my career, teaching me much more than I could learn from textbooks,” Jessica said. “Wyong Council was an excellent place to gain experience – the staff were helpful and there is such a range of areas to work in, including Water and Sewer, which most local councils don’t look after. “The internship provided a good balance – I had adequate time for university while also getting exposure to a number of engineering projects.” At the completion of the programs, students are required to put pen to paper and detail their time within the ranks of Wyong Shire Council. Through these reports, Council identiﬁes areas for improvement, not only for the programs, but in many functional aspects of Council’s day to day operation. Media release, 3 Feb 2015 Wyong Council media

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Wyong Council’s Cr Lynne Webster, Council’s Organisational Development Partner Ms Linda Sutton and mayor Cr Doug Eaton with the graduating interns and 2015 scholarship students

James Soltau is a Proud to be a Chef ﬁnalist young Bateau Bay apprentice chef is among the 32 ﬁnalists from across Australia who have been selected for the Fonterra Proud to be a Chef 2015 mentorship program.

Designed to publicly recognise and reward the dedication and commitment of apprentice chefs, the ﬁnalists will attend three days of master classes delivered by worldleading chefs and industry experts in Melbourne this year. One standout apprentice will also receive the major prize of $7,500 to spend on an international culinary paid placement, tailored to their individual aspirations as a professional chef. James Soltau, who works at Gosford RSL, said he was looking forward to the invaluable learning opportunities that the Proud to be a Chef program would provide. “I am most looking forward to the ﬁne dining experiences in the range of Melbourne restaurants as well as the master classes with industry professionals, particularly learning from their diverse cooking styles and backgrounds,” said James. “I was initially hesitant to apply because I am only

just starting my apprentice chef journey but my mentor and Sous chef at work encouraged me and pointed out I had nothing to lose by simply entering – he was right!” The culinary master classes are part of an allexpense paid trip which will also see the ﬁnalists dine at award-winning Melbourne restaurants and have the opportunity to network, develop new skills and be mentored by some of Australia’s top chefs. Each of the ﬁnalists will also cook an original creation and work with a food photographer to see the dish and recipe come to life and be published. Fonterra Proud to be a Chef coordinator Carolyn Plummer said that a record number of applications were received for the 2015 program, and that she was once again amazed by the exceptionally high standard of the entrants. “The Fonterra Proud to be a Chef mentorship program is in many way

the culinary experience with the lot – providing apprentice chefs with an exciting and unique opportunity to learn beyond their regular work environment and be taught and inspired by some of Australia’s culinary icons. “Fonterra is proud to support the best and brightest Australian chefs, many of whom come from a variety of backgrounds and skills, and through this program we hope to encourage them to pursue their culinary passion and continue their vital contribution to our industry,” Carolyn added. Over the past 15 years, Fonterra has supported more than 400 trainee chefs through the program who have gone on to pursue successful careers in foodservice, with George Calombaris, known throughout Australia for his role as a MasterChef judge, amongst the impressive list of alumni. Media release, 3 Feb 2015 Fredi Schulze, Edelman Australia

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Staff changes at Wyong Christian number of staff changes have occurred this term at Wyong Christian Community School.

Mr Simon Williams joined the maintenance team with Ms Tammy Monk working on the front desk and Ms Susan Johnston as registrar. Mr Kevin Simmington and Ms Sandy Simmington have taken long service leave for the term. New staff members

for this term include Mr Leigh Dart, Mr Wolf Joester and Ms Emma Hall. More permanent new staff members include Ms Louise Lamella, Ms Katie Worboys, Ms Kelly O’Gara, Mr Alex Hellye, Mr Toby Coates and Ms Shae Crocker. Principal Mr Ian Liney

said: “We welcome all these staff to our community and look forward to seeing how God will use them in the life of Wyong Christian Community School.” Newsletter, 29 Jan 2015 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

Staff changes at Budgewoi udgewoi Public School has had a number of staff changes this year.

The school has welcomed four new staff members and welcomed the return of Ms Cally Weekes from maternity leave, who will be teaching twice a week. New staff members include Ms Esther Berkon, Mr Todd Johnson, Mr Aaron Luff and Mr Brenton Smith. Principal Ms Kerry Moore said: “I am continuing in my role

as Principal School Leadership two days a week mentoring and supporting principals in the Gosford, Wyong and Hornsby networks each Wednesday and Thursday.” On each of those days, Ms Vicki Keats will act as principal with Ms Leigh Rich acting as relieving deputy principal. Budgewoi Public School has also received

Christian Community School students who completed their HSC last year are being congratulated due to the highest results achieved by the school than ever before.

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yong Christian Community School held its annual secondary school swimming carnival on Monday, February 2, at Wyong Olympic Pool.

School principal Mr Liney said: “There were standout performances throughout the day in each age group.” “Well done to all students who got involved, but particularly those who have excelled in the pool this year and who have been awarded age champion.” Age champions for 2015 were: Jade Danger in 12 years girls with runner up Grace Kirkland; Joshua Garbutt in 12 years boys with runner up Zanian Theron; Emily Smithers in 13 years girls with runner up Annalise

Of a cohort of 31 students, 16 students received Band 6 results. School principal Mr Ian Liney said: “As a Christian community, staff at Wyong Christian Community School have a strong desire to see our students fulﬁl their academic potential, and last year saw yet another step forward as we continue to achieve greater academic success.” Newsletter, 29 Jan 2015 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

Neil; Lachlan Liney in 13 years boy with runner up Connor McGregor; Lucy Campbell in 14 years girls with runner up Josie Campbell; Jesse Garratley in 14 years boys with runner up Mark Thompson; Tahlia Blanshard in 15 years girls with runner up Lauren Marsh; Lars Hulin in 15 years boys with runner up Jack Harris; Ulani Chivers in 16 years girls with runner up Lindsay Patch; Daniel Smithers in 16 years boys with runner up Edan Sirone; Ashleigh Barlow in 17 years girls with

runner up Kellie Beness; Patrick Stubbs in 17 years boys with runner up Angus McGregor; Maia Hulin in 18 years girls and Matthew Taylor in 18 years boys with runner up Bradley McLean. “A special congratulations goes to Daniel Smithers who broke records,” said Mr Liney. “This is truly an outstanding achievement, well done Daniel.” Newsletter, 11 Feb 2015 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

Staff changes at Northlakes

Newsletter, 2 Feb 2015 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

The Fletcher Gallery Now Open

School’s top swimmers identiﬁed

a new school counsellor, Mr Andrew Stephen who will work Tuesday through to Thursday.

Best HSC results ever y o n g

Education

orthlakes High School has undergone a number of staff changes for the new term.

Ms Megan Lubinski has been promoted to head teacher of Creative and Performing Arts at Lake Munmorah High School. Northlakes High School principal Ms Merrilyn Rowley said:

“Megan was a very competent member of our staff and I am very proud of her well-deserved promotion.” Ms Ruby Brown has also been appointed to the Support Unit staff and Mr Tony Reilly and

Mr Rocky Zappia have returned to Northlakes High School. Ms Rowley said that she welcomes their return. Newsletter, 30 Jan 2015 Merrilyn Rowley, Northlakes High School

Four new classrooms

yong Christian Community School High School has received four new classrooms with two more to be completed soon.

Principal Mr Ian Liney said: “These will all prove to be a wonderful blessing along with the additional covered verandah space, tiered seating area, additional toilets and storage.” “We have much to be thankful for as our resources continue to develop.” Newsletter, 29 Jan 2015 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

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Out & About

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Small grants help community groups

DrumFEST moves to Memorial Park

ue to its increasing s u c c e s s , Wyong Council’s ive community groups will share in $3,087.10 from Wyong DrumFEST 2015 has Council’s $30,000 annual Community Subsidy Program budget moved to the larger which provides in-kind assistance to support community efforts and more centralised to maintain the quality of life of the Wyong Shire Community. venue of Memorial Park at The Those sharing in the participate in regional, having to constantly Entrance, kicking off funding are Long Jetty/ state or national events fundraise.” on Sunday, March 1. “I would hate for The Entrance Branch but can’t afford to attend.

of Country Women’s Association, Central Coast Lapidary Club, Gwandalan-Summerland Point Rural Fire Brigade, Marine Rescue Norah Head and The Central Coast Collective. Council also provides $20,000 annually in the Sport and Cultural Sponsorship Program assisting residents who have been chosen to

Bryce Calderon will now get to compete in the National Under 16s Baseball Championship at Blacktown representing the Shire and NSW thanks to funding of $500 under this program. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “These relatively small grants go a really long way to help groups meet the needs of our residents without them

anyone to miss out on an opportunity to represent our Shire due to ﬁnancial hardship – this important sporting and cultural grants program ensured our talented youngsters, like Bryce Calderon, get a chance to shine.” Media statement, 11 Feb 2015 Wyong Council media

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DrumFEST is the Central Coast’s premier drumming event featuring world class local and international drumming, cultural and performance groups. Council’s Events and Grants coordinator Ms Ashlee Abbott said drumming had a huge following on the coast and DrumFEST was getting bigger and bigger each year, hence the move to the The Entrance venue. “We are thrilled to be holding the event at Memorial Park, The Entrance this year,” she said. “The waterfront location and ample grassed area will add to the fun festival atmosphere and gives us the opportunity to expand the event, add more stall holders and increase opportunities to experience everything drumming.” Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was pleased to offer Council’s ongoing support to this exciting, vibrant community event. “DrumFEST is a terriﬁc celebration of the diversity of music and entertainment we have in the Shire and adds another ﬁrst class event to the calendar in the Year of Culture for Wyong Shire. “There will be plenty of activities for all the family to get involved in including workshops on African Drumming, Mixed Percussion, Rock and Blues and the ever popular drumming workshops in the tipi.”

Blair Greenburg, Muhammad Bangoura and Sibo Bangoura at last year’s DrumFEST

Circle of Life will kick off the performances on the day followed by Rhythm Hunters, Bakoombah, Circle of Life, Dream in Colour, In Rhythm, King Rhythm & Alexandra and Band Ombe.

The free family friendly event will include live entertainment, face painting and workshops all day. Media release, 12 Feb 2015 Wyong Council media

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Out & About

Young achiever a ﬁnalist for two awards ateau Bay local Ms Maddison O’Gradey-Lee has been shortlisted as a Top 10 Semi Finalist in the Santos Indigenous Achievement Award and the Freemasons NSW and ACT Community Service Award through the NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards.

The Santos Indigenous Achievement Award gives the opportunity for the community to say thank you to the young men and women who are passionate and dedicated to being a strong role model and to making a difference within their communities. The Freemasons NSW and ACT Community Service Award applauds our unsung heroes, acknowledging those young people who are passionate in putting the needs of others ﬁrst and making voluntary lasting contributions to their community. At the age of 17, Ms O’Grady-Lee works two part-time jobs, attends school and dedicates herself to fundraisers for charitable events. Ms O’Gradey-Lee’s current goal is to raise $25,000 for the Tabitha

Foundation in order to build a three room school in Cambodia. Maddison said she believes that education is the most powerful weapon to change the world and she is also creating her own mental health awareness program for high school students. The program educates high school students about mental health, how to identify symptoms, support networks, organisations, the effects of bullying, anti-bullying and homophobia. The program also emphasises the positive impact of friendship. As a sufferer of anxiety, depression, panic disorder and OCD, Ms O’Gradey-Lee said she felt that the program was necessary. Ms O’Gradey-Lee has led a number of assemblies and events

such as a bilingual assembly to welcome Japanese students and an ANZAC Day Memorial Service with a 3,000 person audience. Ms O’Gradey-Lee has also participated in the educational Director General for a Day program and shadowed the local Member of Parliament for a week, both in his electorate ofﬁce and in Parliament House NSW. She is currently taking part in the Max Potential program which aims to develop leadership and, once completed, Ms O’Gradey-Lee will receive her Certiﬁcate I in Volunteering. The winner of either award will receive $2,000 and a hand crafted glass trophy. All winners will also go into the running to be recognised as the Overall

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Maddison O’Gradey-Lee with Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara

Young Achiever of the Year. The winner of the Overall Young Achiever of the Year Award with receive a further prize including a Thailand

accommodation package and an IPad. Finalists for each category will be announced on Friday, February 13, with winners announced on

Saturday, March 21 at the Gala Dinner Presentation at the SMC Conference and Function Centre. Media release, 10 Feb 2015 Erika Hanratty, NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards

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

Bushwalking National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378

Community Groups Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Environment for mature aged men to repair items, share and learn skills and socialize 9am to 1.30pm Tue to Fri 1 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay 0435 807 633 bateaubayshed@gmail.com

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 for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 4396 3640 50pssg@gmail.com

Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more. For a FREE calendar call call 0428 461 188 email cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Do you have issues with your landlord or real estate agent? Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks. 4353 5515

Recreational Club 4th Tuesday 4324 4244

to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free conﬁdential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992

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

Knitted Knockers Australia Free knitted prosthetics for women who have undergone a mastectomy 100% cotton, lighter, cooler/ warmer and easy care. Available by emailing cup size to Jill Richards wyeeclevercrafters@gmail.com

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

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

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Community Care Services - Central Coast Memory lane - Doing things together Café For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with others experiencing similar circumstances Wallarah Bay

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

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity. Knitted blankets warm the heart of those who give and those who recieve. Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received. Longjetty: 4333 4353 Toukley 4399 3351 Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden. 4353 1750 Wyong Toastmasters Club Assist members with their self improvement, increased conﬁdence and self esteem by way of structured education modules in an entertaining atmosphere 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297 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. If you want to stop, that’s our business. Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890 Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group - 7 groups across the coast - Providing practical experience and conﬁdence Learn the beneﬁts to hearing aids - Better Hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearingaustralia. org.au

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

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

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

GROW Groups meet weekly all year round

P18 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - February 13, 2015 P1 Multiple Sclerosis Limited Gentle exersice class at Tuggerah on Mondays. To improve strength, balance, endurance and help reduce fatigue and stress. 02 9646 0962 tracy.martinuz@msaustralia.org.au

PO Box 210 Lidcombe NSW 1825 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au g y

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 Band Hall located in Park Road The Entrance (north end)

exhibitions and social events. Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept info@ccpotters.org

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play reading, cryptic crosswords, talks, readers group, Mahjong Toukley - Creative writing, French conversation Berkeley Vale - Music Appreciation Chitaway Bay - Movies 4390 2451 www.tugglakesu3a.info

Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

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,

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 wyongdramagroup@gmail.com

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. 4388 1841

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,

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Sunday Feb 15 Fun Concert with the Lakes Singers, Toukley Presbyterian Church, 2pm Summer City Rumble car show, Memorial Park, The Entrance, 10am Central Coast Country Music Showcase featuring Ross McGregor, Toukley Golf Club, free

Tuesday Feb 17 Toukley and Districts Art Society workshop with Cheryl Bruce, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan, 9am-3pm W y o n g Scrapbooking, Wyong Women’s Health Centre, 10am-11:30am

Thursday Feb 19 Wyong Yoga, Wyong Women’s Health Centre, 10am-12pm

Friday Feb 20 Central Coast Guide Dogs NSW/ACT stall, Lake Haven Shopping Centre, 9am-2:30pm Small Biz Bus, Amy

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Saturday Feb 21 Summerland Kings, Wallarah Bay Recreation Club, Gorokan, 8pm

Monday Feb 23 Wyong Circle of Women, Wyong Women’s Health Centre, 1pm-2:30pm

Wednesday Feb 25 Adssi HomeLiving Australia’s fundraiser movie screening ‘Still Alice’, Event Cinemas, Tuggerah, 6pm

Thursday Feb 26 Toukley and Districts Art Society Abstract afternoon, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan, 1pm-4pm

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

Sunday Mar 1 D r u m F E S T, Memorial Park, The Entrance, 10am-3pm

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would encourage everyone to view this incredible exhibition.” Council’s section manager of Library Services Ms Andrea Edwards said the exhibition featured family photographs alongside quotes from her famed diary, which allowed the world to share in her musings and day to day struggles. “Anne allowed the world to partake in her life story of a Jewish girl forced into hiding in Nazi occupied Holland, but this exhibition goes deeper, also delving into the events that occurred after the Nazis came into power,” Ms Edwards said. “The history of the Frank family is the common thread of the exhibition, which challenges visitors to think about tolerance, mutual respect, human rights and democracy in our own society. “Visitors are also encouraged to look at the effects radical decisions can have on individuals on a world scale, while also reﬂecting on our right to be treated equally despite our cultural differences; something which is still very relevant today.” Media release, 4 Feb 2015 Wyong Council media

Deputy Consul-General of the Netherlands Mr Evert Brongers, Iet Fuijkschot from the Anne Frank Travelling Exhibition Australia and Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton

Several events scheduled for art society he Toukley and Districts Art Society has a number of events scheduled for March at the Federation Gallery and Information Centre in Gorokan.

The month’s schedule will begin with the Society’s monthly meeting on Monday, March 2. A workshop with local artist Kate Belton will be held on Monday, March 9, and will focus on acrylic mixed media, still life and ﬂorals.

The Society’s Abstract Afternoon will be held on Thursday, March 26 and a weekend workshop with a focus on the land and seascapes in oils, will be held on March 28 and 29 by celebrated artist John Wilson. Academy Painting Mornings are also held

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orth Entrance Surf Life Saving Club Duke was revelling the he Central Coast Mariners (CCMFC) have confirmed that young (NESLSC) have been reaping the striker Mitchell Duke is set to join Japanese J-League outfit chance to test himself in the benefits of a new fridge/freezer this J-League and paid homage summer, purchased with funds donated by the Shimizu S-Pulse effective immediately. to the development, Wallarah 2 Community Foundation grants supporters, mates and program. Duke is the latest product

of the Mariners to progress through their renowned youth system from the club’s Foxtel National Youth League set up, onto the Hyundai A-League and beyond. Duke has signed a preagreement and left for Japan on Tuesday, February 10, to link up with Shimizu S-Pulse for a training camp to complete his obligatory medical. Pending the result of his medical, Duke will join the Shimizu S-Pulse squad for the club’s 2015 J-League journey. The Mariners continue to be the number one choice for young Australian prospects to develop their game and Duke joins a prestigious list including Mustafa Amini (Borussia Dortmund), Oliver Bozanic (FC Luzern), Mathew Ryan (Club Brugge), Trent Sainsbury (PEC Zwolle), Tom Rogić (Celtic F.C.), Alex Wilkinson (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) and Mile

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warranted a Socceroos call up where he featured and scored twice in the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup. Head coach Phil Moss said Duke had worked hard to secure his move to the J-League and the Mariners should be proud of the role it played in producing yet another Australian export to a top international league. “It always gives us as a club, playing and coaching staff great pleasure to have played a role in helping a young player develop his game to a point where it attracts interest from big leagues and the J-League is arguably the biggest in the Asian region,” Moss said. “The timing is never great when you lose a key player mid-season but it gives other players the opportunity to step up and of course, we have Fabio Ferreira ready to go this week. “It’s a great opportunity for ‘Dukey’ to take his career to the next level and he goes with our blessing,” Moss said.

memories he attained from his time at the Central Coast Mariners. “I came through the youth stages of the Mariners for two years and was rewarded with a ﬁrst team contract, so my time at the Mariners has been unbelievable. “The J-League is a wellrespected league all around the world, all you have to do is take a look at the Japanese national team to see the quality players the J-League can produce. “I’ve gotta (sic) work my ass off and it’s a huge challenge for me to head overseas and prove myself in another country. “The boys at the Mariners are unlike any other team, the bond the boys have between each other is on another level, the mates I’ve made now are for life because the Mariners are just so close and it’s been a gift to play at the Mariners. “I have received nothing but support from the fans and they’ve been amazing since my ﬁrst professional season in the A-League. “The Mariners are a community club with a great following and their support towards me over the years has been incredible, so I’d like to say a huge thanks to all the fans and members for making my time at the Mariners so memorable,” Duke said.

The fridge has greatly assisted the operation of the Club’s kiosk, which is a major source of fundraising, generating revenue to cover the costs associated with buying new rescue and training equipment. The NESLSC is the youngest surf club on the Central Coast and was formed more than 35 years ago, in 1978. Over this time it has become essential for the Club to raise funds to ensure it can maintain and purchase equipment to deliver community services like Nippers, which help keep the beach safe for swimmers across the summer months. NESLSC president Mr David Blow said: “The Wallarah 2 grant has made a valuable contribution to our Club and the operation of the Nippers’ kiosk. “ “In the past, we have only been able to open irregularly over weekends, but we identiﬁed that it was a great way for us to raise additional funds to support the Club. “With this new fridge/ freezer we have been able to extend our open hours.

“We have had overwhelming volunteer support from parents whose children joined Nippers this season and can now open the kiosk on a regular basis, unlike previous years. “The newly added fridge has been working overtime since the season kicked off, with the kiosk open well into the afternoon after Nippers training has finished, which has made a huge difference to the financial position of the Club. “Offering the kiosk also means the community has access to food and drinks while they are at the beach,” Mr Blow said. Wallarah 2 Coal Project’s community manager Mr Peter Smith said: “We are thrilled to see the funds donated through the Community Foundation Grants program are being used for such a worthy cause, and that through a single donation to purchase a fridge, the North Entrance Surf Club, and all those involved with the Club, will reap long term benefits.” Media release, 9 Feb 2015 Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

Media release, 9 Feb 2015 Central Coast Mariners media Noah and Cohen Miller with the freezer/fridge that was purchased with the Wallarah 2 Community Foundation grant

Wyong Regional Chronicle - February 13, 2015 - P23

New public jetty for sailing club

1,400 players at Gala Day

Central Coast player Bree Dawson Photo: Dale Berg

annering Park Amateur Sailing Club has been granted $50,000 in NSW Government funding to construct a new public jetty in front of its clubhouse.

early 1,400 junior Oz tag players participated in the Central Coast 2015 community Member for Swansea jetty will be available improve Inter Region Gala Day held at EDSAAC access to this pristine to all members of the Mr Garry Edwards Ovals in Bateau Bay on Sunday, February 1.

The Gala Day, which is held annually, served as a preparation tournament for teams intending to participate in the NSW Junior State Cup held in Coffs Harbour from February 13 to 15. The day was played in a round robin format with 87 teams participating from regions including Sutherland, Shellharbour, Hornsby, South Sydney, St George, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Baulkham Hills, Penrith, Parramatta, Norwest, Camden and Cronulla. C o m p e t i t i o n coordinator Dale Berg, who has been involved with the Gala Day since its inception, said it was great to see so many players take part. “The competition has been running since 2008 and has grown

exponentially, especially over the last two years. “The day has evolved from struggling to get teams to knocking teams back from entering in 2015,” said Dale. He said the Gala Day provided the opportunity for teams to see where they stood in comparison to their opposition. “It gives an indication of what facets of the game the boys need to work on for the State Cup in two weeks’ time,” said Dale. “In regards to the Central Coast teams, there were some particularly pleasing results from the Under 12 Boys, Under 13 Boys, Under 15 Boys and Under 16 Girls with all sides going through unbeaten,” he said. Kaitlin Watts, 11 Feb 2015 Interviewee: Dale Berg

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said the project would improve the safety of participants during local, state and national regattas held at the Club and for amateur sailors with disabilities wishing to take part in the Club’s Sailability program. “The completed public

community as well as the general boating public and will be a fantastic regional asset for all to enjoy,” Mr Edwards said. “We are blessed to live on Lake Macquarie and to have access for recreational activities and a public jetty will further

waterway. “I have close associations with several sailing organisations in Lake Macquarie, being patron of Belmont 16’s Sailability and director of Belmont 16’s Sailing Club, and I am always supportive of improving

sailing facilities on our waterways,” he said. “I am proud to support the Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club and look forward to seeing the completed project and the beneﬁts to the broader community,” said Mr Edwards. Media release, 5 Feb 2015 Gerald Cowan, Ofﬁce of Garry Edwards MP

The Entrance are winners and runners-up in Fours he President’s Fours, for Pennant players graded ﬁve and below, trail 22-8 after 19 ends. It was a foregone was played at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club on Saturday, conclusion with the February 7, between two teams from The Entrance.

Both teams, in Bede Hughes’ team of Garry Frost, Glen Turnell and Steve Croker against Russell Maxwell, Tony Rogers and Tony Bridge

skipped by John Krenich, had shown good form in the sectional rounds. However, Hughes’ team skipped away to a match winning lead 9-0

after eight ends despite a short lived recovery by Krenich’s team to only trail by 13-8 after 12 ends, they failed to score on the next seven ends to

match being declared 2210 after 20 ends.

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P24 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - February 13, 2015

Crucial win for Mariners

Mariners and Everton join forces he Central Coast Mariners have ofﬁcially partnered with English Premier League’s Everton Football Club with player development at the forefront of the relationship.

Some of the crowd celebrating the Central Coast Mariners’ second goal

dramatic 84th minute Josh Rose winner and a spot kick follow up from Nick Fitzgerald was enough to overcome a ﬁrst half goal from Adelaide United’s Awer Mabil to seal a last gasp 2-1 win for Phil Moss and the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday, February 7.

With just over ﬁve minutes remaining and both sides on level terms, it was an aerial cross with pin point precision from Mitchell Duke that landed in the lap of Rose and made all the difference. Rose controlled the cross just inside the area and struck home with style to send the home side into the sheds with a crucial three points. Head coach Phil Moss praised his men for coming home strong after an impressive week on the training park. “Today was about building some pride back into the shirt, we weren’t happy to cop ﬁve goals at home and lose to Sydney and we’ve worked hard on the mentality of the players between then and now. “It wasn’t pretty, but we found a way to win the game,” Moss said. It was a result for the yellow and navy that kicks off a jam packed schedule including three games over the next 11 days at Gosford’s arena. “The backline did well today, the goal we conceded was

disappointing but our defensive structure was sound and tactically I was happy with how we went,” Moss said. At 17 years of age, both Anthony Kalik and Liam Rose stepped onto the hallowed turf of Central Coast Stadium to make their Hyundai A-League debuts, both featured in the middle of the park and replaced Anthony Caceres and Nick Montgomery halfway through the second half. Moss praised the youngsters in their ﬁrst experience in the Hyundai A-League. “Young Liam Rose and Anthony Kalik in their debuts made a big difference to us at just the right time in the game and as we’ve always said at this club, we give kids a chance and that’s their ﬁrst taste of A-League and I’m sure they’ll grow from it,” Moss said. With 10 minutes remaining, the home side started to turn it on, asking constant questions of the Adelaide defence. “Today was a big test for us, for me they [Adelaide] are the best

footballing team in the competition, they put seven goals past Newcastle last week and when they put one past us, it could have gone either way, but I thought the mentality of the players was great to ride out the storm and get to half time. “In the second half we were much better and forced them into mistakes and we used the ball much better,” Moss said. “We were able to get ourselves back into the game and that was key, Fitzy put the rebound in off his penalty which was probably the little bit of luck we needed,” Moss said. “Today was a crucial win for many reasons but we’ve got to build on that and pull some wins together. “We’ve got another chance next against Brisbane at home and we need to come out breathing ﬁre again and get the result there,” Moss said. Media release, 7 Feb 2015 Central Coast Mariners media

The partnership presents great opportunities for the Mariners, who now have a direct link to a legendary and prestigious English Premier League club. The agreement will also work both ways, with Everton hoping to utilise the Hyundai A-League as a way for their Under-21 Development players to benefit from the chance of first team football with the Mariners. The relationship is being progressed by Everton’s Joe Royle who is responsible for the final phase of player development at the Premier League club and has worked closely with Mariners newly appointed associate director Peter Storrie. While non-exclusive and exploratory, this could allow Under-21 Development players to experience first team football on loan with the Mariners during the summer months, if development co-ordinator Royle and manager Roberto Martinez believe

it could assist in their path to the Everton ﬁrst team. Everton’s development co-ordinator noted the respect the Merseyside club holds for Australian football. “We have a long association with Australian players here at Everton, as far back as the 1960s. “I played with Dennis Yaager in the youth team, and all Evertonians will remember the contribution Tim Cahill made to the Club. “So we believe this is something with the potential to beneﬁt the Club,” Royle said. Phil Moss spoke nothing but positive words about the club’s next step in continuing the development of world class talent. “Make no mistake, this is a truly great day for this football club,” Moss said. “Its fantastic news for not only the Mariners, but the A-League, that we’ve got a real tangible link with an English Premier League club off the back of what Manchester City is doing with Melbourne

City,” Moss said. “It opens up the door to player exchanges and resource sharing between the clubs and the coaching staff and there is hopefully the opportunity for myself and my staff to get over there and study the way they do things. “It should be seen as a real opportunity for my players to develop as footballers and take their game to another level whilst also being under the watchful eye of the Everton coaching staff. We will be in very close contact with them and keeping them aware of players coming through our system as they will be with us for potential future ﬁrst team players of Everton coming out here for some quality game time at a very high level,” Moss said. “We are in a very exciting rebuilding phase for the Mariners and to be able to establish a link with a club like Everton is testament to what we are about as a club.” Media release, 4 Feb 2015 Central Coast Mariners media

Mariners to play Guangzhou for a spot in Champions League he Central Coast Mariners’ opponents for the 2015 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off on Tuesday, February 17, was decided on Tuesday, February 10, with ﬁrm favourites Guangzhou R&F comfortably silencing Singapore Warriors 3-0 in China.

Tuesday night’s match is crucial for the Mariners where a win will see the yellow and navy progress through to their ﬁfth AFC Champions League Group Stage proper and face off against Gamba Osaka (Japan), Seongnam F.C. (South Korea) and Buriram United F.C. (Thailand) in Group F. The ‘Blue Lions’ of Guangdong, China present a challenge at home for the Mariners having ﬁnished third in

the 2014 instalment of the Chinese Super League, led by former manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. Guangzhou’s newly appointed Romanian head coach, Cosmin Contra will arrive on the Central Coast with a wealth of playing experience under his belt having played for A.C. Milan, Atletico Madrid and Getafe. Contra is hoping to make his mark in Asia’s premier club competition with the 2015 AFC

Champions League acting as his first competitive spell with Guangzhou. Contra’s playing roster is made up predominantly of Chinese players but during the offseason Guangzhou R&F recruited Spanish midfielder ‘Michel’ from Getafe who was on loan to Liga BBVA outfit, Valencia CF. Media release, 11 Feb 2015 Central Coast Mariners media