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Buddhist Temple development application formally lodged

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development application for the long talked about Buddhist the site.

The NSW Department Temple has been formally lodged with Wyong Council.

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Council has received an application for a Buddhist temple and ancillary buildings on a 2.61ha parcel of land at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, on the proposed Chinese Theme Park site.

The $83.5million proposal includes Buddhist ceremonial and meditation halls, a 244 unit, four storey

pilgrim lodge, basement car parking area, internal roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

The development proposes 24 hour per day and seven day per week operation as a place of public worship employing over 150 fulltime staff and with 20 monks residing full time at the lodge.

The application will be publicly exhibited within the coming weeks for public comment.

This site forms part of the 15.7ha Australia China Theme Park site which is currently under consideration for a planning proposal to allow a range of additional tourist related uses to be considered on

of Planning and Environment has issued a gateway determination for the proposal and the applicant is undertaking a range of studies as part of the planning proposal process.

In response to the lodgement, Cr Lloyd Taylor said: “This application is the beginning of a $500 million development for Wyong shire that

will create 5,000 muchneeded local jobs.

“The flow-on effect of other associated jobs will be staggering,” Cr Taylor said.

“When completed, the complex will incorporate 50 restaurants, a 500 seat theatre, parks, waterways and a hotel,” he said.

“I am very happy this application has been lodged and it demonstrates the commitment to proceed, as over a million dollars

has been spent so far by the applicants.

“The development application fee itself is close to $100,000.

“In the coming months, everybody will have the opportunity to see the extent of the vision regarding this plan,” Cr Taylor said.

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Ourimbah boarding house proposal to proceed to JRPP without proper debate

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proposed 100-room boarding house at Ourimbah could not be discussed by Wyong Council at its general meeting on Wednesday, July 8 because seven out of eight councillors present declared interests in the matter.

A meeting to update residents about the boarding house development was attended by over 300 people

Third meeting opposes boarding house plans Over 300 Ettalong residents attended a meeting on Sunday, June 28, to express their concern over the third set of plans to build a boarding house adjacent to Ferry Rd wharf.

The decision about the development is now in the hands of the Land and Environment Court and will be heard between September 15 and 17.

In May, Gosford Council advised the Land and Environment Court that there

had been no mediated outcome between it and the applicant, who has since filed an appeal.

A site inspection will be held at Ettalong on Tuesday, September 15, and residents are hoping that the Court will agree to hear the case at Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club on September 16 and 17.

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said the latest public meeting was called to keep residents informed as to the process with the appeal.

As a result of the meeting, residents have sent a letter to Council asking for the original planner who worked on the report that formed the basis of Council’s original rejection of the development application, Mr Luke Marquet, to be its expert witness.

“The letter has called for Gosford Council to engage him as he was contracted by Council to assess and prepare the report refusing the application,” Mr Wales said.

The letter, which was signed

by over 300 residents, also asked for Council to engage a parking engineer to give evidence to the Land and Environment Court.

The meeting also appointed Mr Wales as a community contact point to liaise between residents and council during the appeal process.

“Of all my years as Chamber president and in business on the Peninsula, I have never seen a community rally as cohesively as the Ettalong community has over this development,” Mr

Wales said.

“The community has learned to work together,” he said.

“Every person at the meeting signed the letter and a petition objecting to the amended plan that is currently before the court,” Mr Wales said.

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Shoreline walker winched to safety A 64-year-old man was winched to safety last week after he became stranded on a rock in Brisbane Water National Park between Pearl Beach and Patonga.

The rescue occurred after two men, aged 64 and 65, attempted walking along the shoreline from

Pearl Beach to Patonga at about 2.30pm on July 1.

Police were told the men were unable to complete the journey via the shoreline, and entered the Brisbane Water National Park at Patonga.

About 5:30pm, the men became stranded on a rock and, due to rising waters, alerted emergency

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Officers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command, Ambulance paramedics and NSW Fire and Rescue attended and winched the 64-year-old man to safety a short time later.

The older man had left the location prior to the rescue of the other, in an attempt to find a way

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A second search was initiated including the dog unit, Police Rescue, and a rescue helicopter.

About 9.30pm, the man was located at an address at Pearl Beach, safe and well.

Neither man required treatment.

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police to remind bushwalkers to plan their journeys ahead of time, ensure sufficient food, water and warm clothing are always taken, and to stay put and remain together when emergency services have been contacted.

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The approval or refusal of the proposed boarding house at 2-4 Glen Rd Ourimbah will now be determined by the Joint Regional Planning Panel at its meeting next week.

Cr Eaton, Taylor, Best, Webster, Vincent, Troy and Matthews all declared interests in the matter, which left independent Cr Bob Graham, the only councillor present, able to discuss it.

Cr Greenwald and Nayna were absent but had previously declared interests in the matter.

The absence of a quorum to discuss the matter meant the decision to make submissions to next week’s Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) meeting was deferred to Council’s acting general manager, Mr Scott Cox. Chairperson of the Stop Glen Road Action Group, Mr Greg McGill was also unable to speak at the meeting because the matter could not be debated.

According to a report from Wyong Council’s development and building department manager, acting director, Ms Tanya O’Brien, the

An artist's impression of the proposed Glen Rd boarding house as it will be presented to the JRPP

application was reviewed by the Hunter Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) last year which deferred its determination pending the provision of additional information and design change.

The original DA was for the demolition of two existing dwellings and the erection of a fourstory boarding house containing 94 rooms, a manager’s residence, parking and open space.

The revised application is for a three-storey boarding house with 100 rooms, a manager’s residence, parking and open space.

“Following a thorough planning assessment, the application is recommended for approval,” the report said.

In the latest version of the proposal, the building width has increased at the street frontage, and internal changes include communal recreation rooms on each level, light

wells and storage.

The proposed building will house 87 single units, 10 doubles, three accessible units and the manager’s unit.

Each unit would contain an en-suite, kitchenette, robe and desk.

The landscaping plan has been revised with extensive landscaping proposed within the front setback and in communal areas, according to the latest report to Council.

Unless Mr Cox decides to make alternative submissions to the JRPP, it is expected that the report submitted to the Wednesday, July 8 meeting will be forwarded to the Hunter Central Coast JRPP for determination on Friday, July 16.

In other words, the outcome from Wyong Council to the JRPP will be a report supporting the approval of the proposed development.

Mr Greg McGill from the Stop Glen Road Action Group said residents present in the public gallery for the Council meeting were “very, very disappointed” that the issue was not debated.

Mr McGill said he was surprised that several councillors declared conflicts of interest based on connections with former federal member for Dobell, Mr Craig Thompson.

Mr McGill said he believed Mr Thompson, along with former Wyong councillor and mayor Mr Neil Rose, had been employed by the developers K and P Gregory, to chair focus groups and lobby current ALP councillors to support the proposed development.

“We believe the councillors used their declared conflicts at the meeting to get out of declaring whether

or not they supported the development,” Mr McGill said.

He said the outcomes of the focus groups chaired by Mr Thompson had been used as part of the developer’s social impact statement in its development proposal to incorrectly demonstrate community support for the development.

The Stop Glen Road Action Group is also seeking advice as to whether Mr Cox is an appropriate person to make submissions to the JRPP given that he was the author of the first report to Council recommending the original development application.

According to Mr McGill, the group will be “up the creek without a paddle” if the JRPP approves the current version of the development application.

“Our only avenue would be the Land and Environment Court and

we have been told that we would need a minimum of $50,000 to take it there and we have nothing of that kind at the moment,” he said.

Member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara attended the Council meeting as a show of support for the Ourimbah residents.

Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan has also expressed support for the Ourimbah residents and is expected to speak at the JRPP in opposition to the boarding house development.

Mr McGill said the Stop Glen Road Action Group did not believe that the developer had met the six conditions set out by the JRPP in relation to its concerns about the bulk and scale of the development.

“One floor has come off the top but there is an additional wing to be built and they have reduced the size of the rooms to just above the state minimum requirements,” Mr McGill said.

In the speech he did not get to present to the meeting, Mr McGill said the group would be detailing the issues that it believed the developer had failed to address to the JRPP meeting.

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Kibbleplex level 2 is likely to become a car park

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Council received a report from a strategy/policy workshop held in March that recommended a strategic change for Kibbleplex targeting the upper vacant level as car parking.

It also recommended that initiatives to lease the ground floor for learning and education, retail, commercial or community activities and a possible smart work hub expansion should continue.

However, the report concluded that prospects for the future of Kibbleplex are limited and Council’s return on investment miniscule.

“Recent reports and reviews suggest Kibbleplex is not an ideal library location and other sites are under review,” the report said.

“In this respect, most learning and education uses would be better dealt

with in conjunction with the library.”

Kibbleplex was acquired for $11 million in 2011, subsidised by a $7 million grant on the basis the two upper levels provided 400 commuter parks for five years, the report said.

This commitment expires on February 28, 2016, effectively transferring full control of the building to Council.

“The lower levels have a combined area of 18,000 sqm but remain vacant given their size, location and limited adaptability for most uses,” the report said.

“Numerous initiatives

by Council and private investors to deliver solutions on these floors have failed.

“The combined existing and foreseeable demand from all potential uses is less than 25% of the total area available.

“Available grants are too small to deliver outcomes over the large area.

“Significant Council investment is not recommended, due to limited prospect of a commercial return and also the insufficient economic benefits available.

“Entities such as the Smart Work Hub can expand if successful, and solid interest exists from one educational entity at present.

The suggestion to investigate conversion of the upper vacant level for car parking was seen as “a strategic and low risk investment for Council, likely to provide good future returns as CBD revitalisation occurs.

“A position on this initiative and the February 28, 2016 expiry date will also enable a City Centre Park Strategy to be

mothballed.

“Each provides 9,000 sqm floor plates with limited demand or utility in their current form.

Since 2011, numerous initiatives have been touted including a learning and education centre, lecture theatres and meeting rooms, co-locating the library, smart work hub, and large office spaces.

All options resulted in very little return on investment for Gosford Council, according to the report.

“In 2011, a private developer took an option to lease the building and create a Paddy’s Market” type concept to the ground floor and commercial offices above.

“The project failed due to minimal interest.

“Other leasing campaigns also failed, generally because; the floor plates do not provide

appealing office premises, natural light is very low and better alternatives exist elsewhere.

“Annual office demand in Gosford is limited and even if marketable; the large floors would take many years to fill.

“Forecast rent levels do not suggest a satisfactory return given the costs to deliver.”

The report also said ongoing initiatives to establish a learning and education centre also remain uneconomic.

“The total demand from all prospective learning and education uses is only around 4,000 sqm, less than 25% of the space available,” it said.

The report suggested that learning and education users would want Council to fund their fit out and other set up costs, also considered unviable.

“Learning and education premises are small, with the largest to date being a 1,500 sq metre interest from the Central Coast Community

College (“CCCC”).

“This is progressing and does not rely on a library presence.

“Available tools to measure the economic impact of these entities suggest limited economic benefits.

“Nearby universities remain reluctant to commit to Gosford in any substantial manner, which could justify Council investment.”

A commercial agent has again been appointed to pursue large retail or commercial tenants for the ground floor but interest to date is low and significant results are not anticipated.

“Both floors are unlikely to lease in the foresee-able future.

“The $7,000,000 potential funding available, equates to only $390 per square metre, so meaningful fit-out initiatives would need Council capital.

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Discarded syringes collected three times a week Discarded syringes are collected twice a week from around Woy Woy Hospital’s needle exchange and the nearby McEvoy oval by Central Coast Health staff and once a week by a volunteer group according to Central Coast Health , an investigation by Peninsula News has revealed.

Council votes unanimously to retain motor registry

The best option presented to Council for the Kibbleplex building was to turn another level of empty retail space over to parking

he currently vacant upper floor of the Kibbleplex building in finalised,” the report said.

“The two lower levels Henry Parry Drive is likely to become a 300-space car park based on a report to the Tuesday, July 14 ordinary meeting of Gosford were always a major challenge and were initially Council.

Gosford Council has voted unanimously to support the retention of the Woy Woy Motor Registry.

The council will write to the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight to support the local community in having the decision to close the Woy Woy registry reversed.

The motion was put by Labor councilor, deputy mayor Jim McFadyen, to the July 14 council meeting.

In a show of bipartisan support, Liberal councillor Bob Ward seconded the motion.

Cr McFadyen said the 35,000 people living on the Peninsula had been treated with contempt by the NSW Government.

He said 1100 people used the Woy Woy shopfront monthly and it conducted more than 160 driving tests a month.

He said the closure of the Woy Woy registry may result in Peninsula people who voted Liberal at the last NSW election not doing so again.

Cr Ward said: “I appreciate the closure was made to reduce duplication of services.”

“There are currently 36 one-

stop shops throughout the state with a further 34 scheduled to be rolled out.

“Despite the attributable benefits, it would appear little or no community consultation went on before the decision was announced,” he said.

Cr Ward said he believed Peninsula residents would be unfairly disadvantaged by the closure, particularly the elderly.

“The drive from the Peninsula to the Gosford service can be arduous especially with the delays at the West Gosford intersection,” he said.

“A lot more thought should have gone into the decision.”

Cr Bowles suggested that, if the Peninsula currently had a sitting Liberal member of state parliament, the community may have had more of a chance of keeping the Woy Woy Motor Registry open.

Cr Bowles said she did support the motion because the Peninsula needed the service.

“This was obviously an on paper decision,” Cr Bowles said.

“When I first heard it, I thought it was a hard-to-believe joke,” she said.

According to Cr Bowles, the

closure of the Woy Woy motor registry had the potential to kill the Woy Woy town centre, which already has a number of empty shops.

She called for the motion to be amended to ask for a reversal of the decision to close the current outlet and for a Services NSW one-stop-shop to be opened on the Peninsula.

Cr Craig Doyle also spoke in favour of the motion.

“At the end of the day, this boils down to a massive reduction in services.

“They are saying the Peninsula is not worthy of this service,” Cr Doyle said.

He said it was heartening to see Cr McFadyen and Cr Ward working in unison to support the people of the Peninsula and called on the local State members of parliament to put aside their political differences and join forces to work on the issue for their constituents.

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The Woy Woy Motor Registry will soon be vacant if the efforts of the community and its representatives to keep it open do not work

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Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith raised the alarm about discarded syringes at both sites after a local resident had told her a large quantity of used hypodermic syringes had been discarded around the needle exchange at Woy Woy Hospital.

“The person was rightly concerned about the possibility of contamination from needle pricks that this situation risked,” Ms Smith said.

Ms Smith said she would prefer the area to be cleared on a more regular basis.

The Woy Woy Needle and Syringe Program was located on the corner of Ocean Beach Rd and Kathleen St at Woy Woy Hospital, according to a statement from Central Coast Health.

The program had three disposal bins at the hospital which can be utilised 24 hours a day and an additional disposal bin inside the program’s office.

“The Local Health District works in conjunction with local councils and police to educate and encourage the community to dispose of used needle syringes in a safe and appropriate manner,” the statement said.

“Following the recent discovery

of used injecting equipment at a sports field in Woy Woy, the Health District’s harm minimisation team included this site as one of its hotspots, which are regularly monitored by staff.

“Harm minimisation team staff have continued to visit the area since the event and there has been no further evidence of injecting equipment and no further reports of injecting equipment at the site.

“The harm minimisation team also regularly monitors the Woy Woy Hospital campus and immediate surrounding grounds, which includes the streets on the boundaries of the hospital.

“There has been no evidence of injecting equipment or reports to the harm minimisation team of injecting equipment in the surrounding grounds.

“Members of the public should contact the Needle Clean up Hotline if they find used injecting equipment on 1800 633 353.”

The statement said: “The NSW Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) is an evidence-based public health program that aims to reduce the transmission of infections such as HIV and hepatitis C among people who inject drugs.

“An important component of the NSP is the promotion and provision for the safe disposal of used injecting equipment.”

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Promotion of tourism in Wyong shire to take a new direction he promotion of tourism in the Wyong local government area is to take a new direction following decisions made at the ordinary meeting of Wyong Council on Wednesday, July 22.

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Cr Lloyd Taylor moved a series of motions at the meeting aimed at investigating the management of tourism and event promotion through a new shire-wide body.

Management of tourism and events is currently in the hands of third parties with which Wyong Council has contractual and funding arrangements.

Those organisations include Central Coast Tourism, The Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Entrance Town Centre Management and Greater Toukley Vision.

“To have a shire-wide events and promotions body that will focus on Wyong is logical to the growth of the area,” Cr Taylor said.

“Whilst Central Coast Tourism, based in Kariong, actively promotes the activities from Pearl Beach to Lake Munmorah, many Wyong tourism operators don’t provide their events schedules because they are too far away from here,” he said.

The Council meeting was addressed by Mr John Millard, representing the community.

Events such as this at The Entrance may come under the control of a new umbrella body within the next couple of years

Mr Millard is a former Wyong councillor and chairman of The Entrance Chamber of Commerce.

Mr Millard said he was a founding member of The Entrance Town Centre Management in 1995 and had spent several periods on its board as a representative of Wyong Council and the Chamber of Commerce.

“It is time for a change because our town is suffering and we are not getting the support we need from town centre management,” Mr Millard said.

Cr Adam Troy asked Mr Millard whether there was currently discord within the board of The Entrance Town Centre Management and Mr Millard said there was.

Mr Millard said he did not believe The Entrance Town Centre

Management was currently fulfilling its role of representing the permanent shop keepers of the area.

“Some events are good but some events are not very good for our town,” Mr Millard said.

“I am there for the permanent shop keepers and Town Centre Management continues to bring food providers and drink providers into the park so the takings of the permanent businesses are down significantly,” Mr Millard said.

Mr Millard said shop owners had written to Town Centre Management and to Wyong Council expressing their concerns and their letters had been ignored.

Councillors debated Cr Taylor’s motion, including questioning Mr

Millard, for over an hour and several amendments were made.

Cr Doug Vincent asked for clarification about the amount of money provided by Council to the various promotion and tourism bodies it had relationships with.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said this year’s expenditure was $1.6 million across all the tourism bodies.

He said in the previous year the total expenditure from Council was closer to $2 million.

Mr Millard said he had spoken at the Council meeting in order to “look at the new way of moving forward.

“If the board and management [of The Entrance Town Centre Management] gets dissolved, I wouldn’t be too upset,” he said.

Wyong Council currently has funding agreements with Greater Toukley Vision and The Entrance Town Centre Management until June 30, 2017.

Its current contract with Central Coast Tourism runs out in 2016.

Wyong Council acting general manager, Mr Scott Cox said Council has already changed its relationship with The Entrance Town Centre Management, including allowing for greater Council representation.

“We asked for a further governance change to have a special delegate appointed by me and that is the chief financial officer, so Council representation has increased from one to three,” Mr Cox said.

A recent internal audit showed a number

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of anomalies in terms of Council’s statutory duties and whether they could be delegated to an external partner, Mr Cox said.

As a result some statutory functions have been “brought back under the umbrella of Council”, Mr Cox said.

A review clause has also been embedded in The Entrance Town Centre Management funding agreement for the last year of its contract.

Mr Cox said Wyong Council’s current arrangements in relation to tourism were “unusual” and not a structure that he would recommend.

Cr Taylor said there seemed to be a problem with communication between the current bodies to ensure a shire wide strategy to encourage investment to the area.

“If council can set up a body that has professional management which can truly communicate and liaise, it will be able to truly represent tourism and all the different centres of Wyong,” Cr Taylor said.

Cr Matthews, Vincent and Greenwald exoressed concerns about the motions and moved amendments so staff could prepare a report for a future meeting.

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Agenda item 7.2 22 July 2015 Meeting transcript Wyong Council general meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Kibbleplex sale decision defended

Council proceeds with review of environmental lands

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EO of Gosford Council, Mr Paul Anderson has defended the decision to sell Kibbleplex as the right one for the future of Gosford and the community.

Mr Anderson said the discussion leading to Council’s decision to explore selling the former shopping complex in Henry Parry Dve needed to be confidential.

“Until such time as Council had agreed to do the sale, what a person was going to offer us and what we were going to accept were two different and distinct numbers and we didn’t want to give a commercial advantage to any one person,” Mr Anderson said.

“For almost two years we have been trying to work out what to do with the building and how we would finance and structurally alter that building to enable us to

potentially look at a library and a university presence,” he said.

“The university presence shrunk to a university hub and then we got some advice from the State Library.”

According to Mr Anderson, the State Library of NSW said access issues meant the first floor of Kibbleplex was not suitable for a regional library.

“We looked at putting a library on the ground floor but a library needs a spanfree open space with lots of natural light,” Mr Anderson said.

“Paul Anderson is not interested in building a library per se but in building

a community hub so that we get back to the point where communities mix together and work out that we are not that different.

“To do that on the ground floor of Kibbleplex means we would have to cut a big hole in the floor of the first floor which damages the structural integrity of the building,” he said.

For the past 12 months, Council has engaged commercial agents to seek expressions of interest from parties in either leasing or buying Kibbleplex.

“To be honest, we didn’t get much of a response,” Mr Anderson said.

“Then this particular

person or group of companies interested in doing some development in the city were having a meeting with the mayor and me about other projects.

“They talked about how they could help fund the process of developing a community hub through a voluntary planning agreement (VPA) to enable them to develop the other site we were meeting to discuss.

“They came back three days later and said we want to talk to you about this building [Kibbleplex].”

According to Mr Anderson, if the interested party goes ahead and acquires Kibbleplex, the outcome for the community will be “even better” than any proposal already considered

to develop a community hub and regional library.

“They will do a development on another site for which they will pay a voluntary planning agreement to be used to pay for a community hub.

“They then will buy our building, which they will put a community hub into as part of redeveloping the whole site.

“Council becomes a tenant, so we don’t have to worry about building maintenance or repairs for the next 50 years.

“We can then use the Federal Government’s $7 million to offset rental or potentially have a strata ownership and potentially get a library for nothing, and I would have thought that was my job.”

Mr Anderson said more money would then be available for “other needed community infrastructure like a regional performing arts centre or improving roads, footpaths and drainage across the city, or cycle ways or, you name it”.

He said Council originally acquired Kibbleplex for $11.5 million and is currently having the site revalued to determine its present market price.

When asked if he expected Council to make a loss on the sale he said: “Not if I can avoid it.”

Interview, 28 July 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Issue 75

Buddhist Temple development application formally lodged

Gosford Council has decided to review of its environmental lands, despite the opposition of two councillors, the Central Coast Greens and the Community Environment Network.

Recommendations from the Council’s strategy-policy workshop resulted in Coastal Open Spaces System land being excluded from the review.

Land currently zoned E1 and E2, including national parks, nature reserves and ecologically endangered communities remain in the review.

In speaking against the motion to go ahead with the review, Cr Morris said she was concerned the review would find land currently zoned as environmental suitable for green fields residential development.

The Central Coast Greens and CEN have also opposed the intention to allow further green field development within the Gosford Local Government Area.

They have stated that the Central Coast Regional Strategy recognised that Council should focus on urban infill rather than expand into rural or environmental lands.

“We already have extensive urban sprawl east of the freeway, and too few green belts protecting our smaller villages and towns,” said Greens spokesperson Ms Kate da Costa.

According to Ms Jane Smith from the Community Environment Network, Gosford Council is approaching the environmental zone review with a sense of urgency in order to ensure the State Government honours its commitment to have a new environmental zone that is appropriate for COSS. However, Ms Smith said the urban fringe review is not urgent and could put some environmentally sensitive land at risk of rezoning for future residential development.

She said the council did not have to provide for future residential growth.

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“In the Central Coast Regional Strategy (2005), the state government planned for population growth of 100,000 by 2031 on the Central Coast with no new greenfield areas in Gosford LGA,” Ms Smith said.

She said she believed the proposed urban fringe study was in direct conflict with Council’s own biodiversity strategy.

She said that the Council’s own Biodiversity Strategy stated: “This concentration of urban development in the existing urban footprint assists in biodiversity conservation and management by minimising disturbance to the natural vegetated areas.”

Ms Smith said: “The deferred land holds environmental and scenic values.

“There is no strategic basis for the urban fringe study rather it appears to be a land grab for residential development into environmental sensitive lands that have been identified for over 30 years,” she said.

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Councillors and staff support COSS Both councillors and council staff are claiming to support Gosford’s unique Coastal Open Spaces System, as part of ongoing discussions about a proposal to review environmental zones and related issues.

Councillors and staff discussed the review at a Gosford Council strategy-policy workshop held on Tuesday, July 21.

Cr Hillary Morris reported that recommendations relating to the review of environmental zones had been amended to exclude both existing and proposed Coastal Open Spaces System land.

The initial recommendations put to the Tuesday, July 14, meeting of Gosford Council stated that the 30 per cent of land yet-to-be-acquired for COSS and potentially existing COSS land, could have been subject to rezoning as part of a proposed Urban Edge Study.

The amended recommendations that were presented to the July 28 meeting specifically excluded: “All land west of the M1; land owned by Gosford Council; crown land; and land that is existing or proposed COSS”.

Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said

the environmental zones review was necessary because when the Gosford Local Environment Plan was drawn up in 2014, some land was “deferred” from being zoned in accordance with new categories determined by the NSW Government.

In particular, he said the then Minister for Planning, Mr Brad Hazzard “decided our COSS land was no different to any other environmental land across NSW. “We said we didn’t want educational establishments or dwellings that are allowed in some environmental zones in the COSS land.

“So we said we were not going to rezone land into a temporary LEP zone and we are never going to do that until we get a zone suitable for COSS,” Mr Anderson said.

According to Mr Anderson, the current Minister for Planning, Mr Rob Stokes, is prepared to work with Gosford Council to create a special zone for COSS. “So we finally got some sense out of State Government but we have to do the review because we are now running three different planning instruments and we want to go to one planning instrument,” Mr Anderson said.

He said the NSW Government is in the process of enacting the special zone.

“In reality, our urban edge study gives a whole lot of protection to COSS because it reinforces our objectives and enhances what we have got in Gosford City,” he said.

“I am pleased that I have been able to confirm that COSS lands are excluded from the review and the COSS strategy will be continued,” said Cr Morris.

“I commend Council for persevering with seeking to convince the government to create a separate zoning for COSS (E5), as COSS lands are community owned nature reserves and not part of the E1 National Parks and Nature Reserves Zoning,” she said.

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will create 5,000 much- has been spent so far by development application for the long talked about Buddhist the site.

The NSW Department needed local jobs. the applicants.

Temple has been formally lodged with Wyong Council.

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Council has received an application for a Buddhist temple and ancillary buildings on a 2.61ha parcel of land at Sparks Rd, Warnervale, on the proposed Chinese Theme Park site.

The $83.5million proposal includes Buddhist ceremonial and meditation halls, a 244 unit, four storey

pilgrim lodge, basement car parking area, internal roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

The development proposes 24 hour per day and seven day per week operation as a place of public worship employing over 150 fulltime staff and with 20 monks residing full time at the lodge.

The application will be publicly exhibited within the coming weeks for public comment.

This site forms part of the 15.7ha Australia China Theme Park site which is currently under consideration for a planning proposal to allow a range of additional tourist related uses to be considered on

of Planning and Environment has issued a gateway determination for the proposal and the applicant is undertaking a range of studies as part of the planning proposal process.

In response to the lodgement, Cr Lloyd Taylor said: “This application is the beginning of a $500 million development for Wyong shire that

“The flow-on effect of other associated jobs will be staggering,” Cr Taylor said.

“When completed, the complex will incorporate 50 restaurants, a 500 seat theatre, parks, waterways and a hotel,” he said.

“I am very happy this application has been lodged and it demonstrates the commitment to proceed, as over a million dollars

“The development application fee itself is close to $100,000.

“In the coming months, everybody will have the opportunity to see the extent of the vision regarding this plan,” Cr Taylor said.

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Greens against council amalgamation on the Coast he Central Coast Greens have spoken out against council amalgamations arguing that we are not over-governed on the Central Coast.

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“The push for amalgamations is not based on evidence,” said Central Coast Greens spokesperson, Ms Kate da Costa.

“It is based on repaying favours to the property development lobby which prefers less paperwork, over the needs of the community which prefers more transparency, balance and representation,” Ms da Costa said.

“This further backs up the position of Wyong Council that there is no need to amalgamate.

“As it is, the current sizes of both Gosford and Wyong LGAs are four times the OECD average.

“In terms of local government, we are not over-governed on the Central Coast.”

At the first public hearing of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Local Government and Amalgamations, the chief executive of the Office of Local Government had to publicly admit that she had no evidence to support the notion that forced amalgamations produce lower council rates, according to Ms da Costa.

Email, 3 August 2015 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

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Toukley town centre makeover continues

he next stage of improvements to the Toukley town centre has been started by Wyong Council.

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The $140,000 Council expenditure will result in footpath upgrades along part of Main Rd and Ron Alt Ln as well as landscaping improvements and new street furniture.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the project was a key part of the Council’s plan to rejuvenate the Toukley town centre for residents and increase investor confidence in the area.

“This will improve pedestrian safety and connectivity in this part of the town centre and visually enhance the area to help bring Toukley alive,” said Cr Eaton.

“As the next phase under the Toukley Town Centre Masterplan, it follows construction last year of the new café

New footpaths under construction in Toukley

pedestrian strip on the south side of Toukley and will be another attractive, linked space for Toukley residents to enjoy,” he said.

According to Cr Eaton, Council was continuing talks with Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to urge the removal of unpopular speedbumps along Main Rd Toukley.

“We have resolved to lobby for their removal and have met with RMS

to follow up on that promise,” he said.

During the footpath works, there may be some disruptions to shop access and Council is working with shopkeepers to try to minimise this as much as possible.

“There may be some short-term disruption, however, I think the end result will be fantastic for businesses and residents.

“We encourage shoppers to keep

supporting affected businesses during the works and thank businesses and shoppers in advance for their cooperation throughout this project.”

Work will be carried out by Scape Construction from Monday to Friday and is expected to be finished by September 2015, weather permitting.

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Office of Local Government to take no further action over Eaton allegations he NSW Office of Local Government (OLG) has determined that no further action is warranted in respect to allegations that Cr Eaton breached the pecuniary interest provisions of the Local Government Act 1993.

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A recommendation from Wyong Council’s general counsel, Mr Brian Glendenning will be put to the Wednesday, August 12 ordinary meeting that Council receive the letter from the NSW Office of Local Government dated July 28 and that it notes that the office “has determined that it will take no further action in respect to allegations that Cr Eaton breached the pecuniary interest provisions of the Local Government Act 1993.

Mr Glendenning’s report to Council also recommended that for the purposes of section 11(3) of the Local Government Act, the letter remain confidential.

The reason given was that the letter contains personal matters concerning particular individuals other than councillors and information that concerns alleged contraventions of Council’s adopted Code of Conduct.

“An article published in the Newcastle Herald newspaper included allegations that Cr Eaton had breached the pecuniary interest provisions of the Local

Government Act 1993 at Council meetings on 28 November 2012 and 10 December 2014, which (amongst other things) dealt with the contract for the sale of land by Council to Australia Chinese Theme Park Pty Ltd,” Mr Glendenning’s report to Council said.

“The alleged pecuniary interest was said to have arisen as a result of shares held in Sydney Chinese Daily Pty Ltd by Cr Eaton’s wife,” he said.

“Those allegations, and a related complaint received by Council from a member of the public, were referred to the NSW Office of Local Government by Council.

“Council has received a “private and confidential” letter from OLG dated July 28, 2015 advising Council that OLG determined that it will not take further action in respect to the allegations and provides its reasons for that determination, as well OLG’s recommendation that its determination be reported at an open meeting of the Council (due to the airing of the allegations against Cr Eaton in the public domain).”

The Office of Local Government confirmed that the letter will remain confidential in accordance with its usual practices.

“The OLG would not normally publicly report on its management of complaints as all investigations and enquiries are conducted confidentially under the Local Government Act 1993.

“Given the public airing of this matter, it is in the public interest the outcome is reported.”

The OLG has not yet finalised a request by member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP for a judicial inquiry into links between developer donations and spot rezonings in Wyong shire.

“OLG is currently finalising its response to enquiries made by the Member for Wyong,” a spokesperson for the NSW Office of Local Government said.

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Nude tourism centre of Australia proposal for Birdie Beach

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yong shire could become the nude tourism centre of Australia if Cr Greg Best has his way.

Cr Best wants Central Coast Tourism to prepare an options report to look at holding a “unique community event” to showcase and market “our beautiful beaches including free bathing at Birdie Beach”.

Cr Best and and Cr Adam Troy have given notice that at the ordinary council meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 12 they will move a motion regarding free bathing and nude tourism.

According to Cr Best, Wyong’s beautiful Birdie Beach is reportedly one of only three ‘official’ nude beaches on the north coast of NSW and the only one on the Central Coast.

“Despite this facility being in easy day access to a population catchment in the millions, Birdie Beach free bathing is not mentioned in any Central Coast Tourism promotions or web material,” the draft motion said.

The motion called on Council to recognise tourism as one of the region’s major employers.

“The increasing popularity of nude bathing and nude tourism

is demonstrated by the recent phenomena of P&O’s Pacific and Orient’s nude cruises,” Cr Best said.

“It is with this understanding that Council in partnership with CC Tourism should explore opportunities to better promote our region to this most lucrative tourism market,” he said.

He called for Council to request an options report to council’s Employment and Economic Development Committee (EEDC) (which he chair’s) from CC Tourism, including the prospect of holding a unique community event to showcase and market our beautiful beaches including free bathing at Birdie Beach.

According to Cr Best, 45 cruise ships carry some 30,000 people a year on nude cruises.

“Being that the Central Coast is centrally located between the largest capital city in Australia, Sydney, and the largest non-capital city, Newcastle; with a collective population of some 6 million people, we are exceptionally well placed to tap into this

lucrative market.

“We have this unique facility, the only legal nude beach on the Central Coast, so we should promote this resource.

“Once one gets past self-consciousness, inhibitions and predictable embarrassment, the mature debate around this exceptional asset becomes self-evident.

“I seek only an options report from our peak tourism body, Central Coast Tourism.

“Further, I flag the prospect of a suitable community event that would work in with the free bathing community.

“Such an event would not only highlight the Central Coast’s free bathing opportunities to holiday makers but also, with sophisticated marketing, we can highlight the whole of our scenic Central Coast and it’s beaches to a broader tourism market,” Cr Best said.

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New pedestrian bridge and other improvements completed

The new footbridge at Saltwater Creek Reserve has been officially opened

ong Jetty’s Saltwater Creek Reserve now has a new pedestrian bridge and upgraded BMX track as well as free Wi-Fi.

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Wyong Council invited the community to help celebrate the opening of the new pedestrian bridge and BMX track at the popular reserve on Sunday, August 2.

Council’s roads and drainage manager, Mr Peter Murray said Council had originally budgeted $900,000

for the new bridge to improve safety along the shared pathway network, thanks to additional funds raised by the Special Rate Variation, but the project ended up costing the community less.

“The project actually came in under budget, as in the end, it cost $850,000 to replace

the timber bridge over Saltwater Creek with a more robust structure that can now be easily maintained and meet current standards.

“We have saved $50,000 on the original estimate and are planning more improvements in the area, including a new boat ramp.

“Our staff are also working further down the road installing stormwater devices to stop debris from entering Tuggerah Lakes and help improve the health of the lakes.”

“I thank the community for their patience while the detours were in place while we carried out these important works and now it is time to celebrate.”

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, said

Saltwater Creek Reserve is already a popular spot for families and these upgrades will only add to its appeal.

“The new bridge is one of the important links in our shared pathway network which stretches around Tuggerah Lake,” Cr Eaton said.

“Soon you will be able to jog, walk, cycle or run around 32km of linked pathways as work is about to get underway

on the Magenta Shared Pathway which will fill in the last 5.5km.

“Following on from the success of the renourishment of Canton Beach we are planning to do the same at Long Jetty, further adding to the transformation of Long Jetty.

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Stormwater improvement project at Long Jetty underway ork has commenced on the next stage of improving the health of Tuggerah Lakes, thanks to a grant from the Federal Government.

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The stormwater improvement project along the foreshore at Long Jetty will help the lakes by removing harmful nutrients from the stormwater system before entering the waterways, according to Wyong Council.

The $500,000 project will be carried out between Gladstan Ave and Venice St, Long Jetty and is expected to be finished by the end of September.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, said this work is one of the many steps to revitalise the Long Jetty foreshore.

“These works will not only improve the health of our waterways but will also improve the amenity of the foreshore making it more appealing to locals and visitors to the area,” Cr Eaton said.

“It is pleasing to know that the Federal Government is well and truly on board and willing to work with Council to help protect and enhance one of our greatest natural assets.”

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“The works being delivered through our funding will have direct benefits to the

local community,” Ms McNamara said.

“It was important for me to ensure funding for the ongoing restoration of Tuggerah Lakes as it was a major part of my election commitments.”

These foreshore improvement works are part of the Tuggerah Lakes Clean-up project.

The project is supported by Wyong Council, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program to help improve the water quality and overall health of Tuggerah Lakes.

This work is in addition to a number of other projects planned for design or construction this financial year to help improve the health of Tuggerah Lakes funded by the $3.25 million Federal grant or Wyong Council.

Some of these include: stormwater consolidation works along Tuggerah Pde, Long Jetty; enhancements to Long Jetty foreshore (similar to Canton Beach); streambank stabilisation at Lower Wyong River/ Lower Ourimbah Creek; wrack and algae removal (around 8,000 cubic metres); weed treatment and bush regeneration along Long Jetty foreshore; Saltmarsh construction at the southern end of Tuggerah Lakes; and 10 Gross Pollutant Trap upgrades.

Media release, 23 July 2015 Wyong Council media

Fit for the Future submissions being evaluated leven submissions were received by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) as to whether Wyong Council is ‘fit for the future’.

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The closing date for people to write submissions to IPART as part of its current statewide review of local councils was Thursday, July 31.

Only four submissions were received regarding Wyong’s neighbour, Gosford Council.

The councils that generated the highest numbers of public submissions were metropolitan councils, such as Sydney City (522), Strathfield (203) or Leichhardt (189).

The vast majority of councils throughout NSW generated less than 10 submissions to IPART from their residents from the total of 1,560 received by the deadline.

IPART chairman, Dr Peter Voxall said the volume of submissions was in line with expectations and that issues raised would be considered as part of their assessment of each council’s proposal under the NSW Fit for the Future reforms.

IPART was setting about publishing the

submissions on its website, however, at the time of writing those relating to Wyong Council were yet to be published.

Those submissions requesting confidentiality would not be displayed on the website.

“Many submissions received supported their council’s position to remain as a stand-alone council, due to satisfaction with their council’s current performance and concerns about reduced representation, cost and loss of local identity,” Dr Voxall said.

“Some others were dissatisfied with the position taken by their council and were concerned an opportunity had been missed,” he said.

“All submissions are being reviewed in light of the criteria set down by the NSW Government in making an assessment of whether a council is fit or not fit,” he said.

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Issue 113

Kibbleplex sale decision defended

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EO of Gosford Council, Mr Paul Anderson has defended the decision to sell Kibbleplex as the right one for the future of Gosford and the community.

Mr Anderson said the discussion leading to Council’s decision to explore selling the former shopping complex in Henry Parry Dve needed to be confidential.

“Until such time as Council had agreed to do the sale, what a person was going to offer us and what we were going to accept were two different and distinct numbers and we didn’t want to give a commercial advantage to any one person,” Mr Anderson said.

“For almost two years we have been trying to work out what to do with the building and how we would finance and structurally alter that building to enable us to

potentially look at a library and a university presence,” he said.

“The university presence shrunk to a university hub and then we got some advice from the State Library.”

According to Mr Anderson, the State Library of NSW said access issues meant the first floor of Kibbleplex was not suitable for a regional library.

“We looked at putting a library on the ground floor but a library needs a spanfree open space with lots of natural light,” Mr Anderson said.

“Paul Anderson is not interested in building a library per se but in building

a community hub so that we get back to the point where communities mix together and work out that we are not that different.

“To do that on the ground floor of Kibbleplex means we would have to cut a big hole in the floor of the first floor which damages the structural integrity of the building,” he said.

For the past 12 months, Council has engaged commercial agents to seek expressions of interest from parties in either leasing or buying Kibbleplex.

“To be honest, we didn’t get much of a response,” Mr Anderson said.

“Then this particular

person or group of companies interested in doing some development in the city were having a meeting with the mayor and me about other projects.

“They talked about how they could help fund the process of developing a community hub through a voluntary planning agreement (VPA) to enable them to develop the other site we were meeting to discuss.

“They came back three days later and said we want to talk to you about this building [Kibbleplex].”

According to Mr Anderson, if the interested party goes ahead and acquires Kibbleplex, the outcome for the community will be “even better” than any proposal already considered

to develop a community hub and regional library.

“They will do a development on another site for which they will pay a voluntary planning agreement to be used to pay for a community hub.

“They then will buy our building, which they will put a community hub into as part of redeveloping the whole site.

“Council becomes a tenant, so we don’t have to worry about building maintenance or repairs for the next 50 years.

“We can then use the Federal Government’s $7 million to offset rental or potentially have a strata ownership and potentially get a library for nothing, and I would have thought that was my job.”

Mr Anderson said more money would then be available for “other needed community infrastructure like a regional performing arts centre or improving roads, footpaths and drainage across the city, or cycle ways or, you name it”.

He said Council originally acquired Kibbleplex for $11.5 million and is currently having the site revalued to determine its present market price.

When asked if he expected Council to make a loss on the sale he said: “Not if I can avoid it.”

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Environment Centre seeks government help to save natural environment he NSW Government must stop Wyong Council’s destruction of the shire’s natural environment, the Total Environment Centre (TEC) has warned.

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TEC executive director, Mr Jeff Angel said “Wyong Council has shown a blatant disregard for protection of local bushland by exposing sensitive sites to risk of clearing and insensitive development.

“We call on the NSW Government to investigate Council’s environmental management and take whatever steps are necessary to stop this carnage.”

TEC has released a map showing what it said was the extent of threat posed to Wyong’s environment.

The map includes 23 locations that Mr Angel said have environmentally sensitive bushland and endangered ecological communities that are threatened by rezonings, community land reclassifications and other bushland clearing proposals.

“There are also

four shire wide issues which threaten the environment,” Mr Angel said.

“The scale of the threat posed to Wyong’s environment is simply breathtaking.

“Local bushland faces devastation in a frenzy of overdevelopment,” he said.

TEC has also called on NSW Planning Minister, Mr Rob Stokes to develop a strategy for conserving native vegetation and bushland habitat in Wyong shire.

“It’s clear that Wyong Council cannot be trusted when it comes to protecting their local environment.

“The NSW Government must step in and fill the breach,” Mr Angel said.

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Marriage equality motion to be debated

lans to move a motion in support of marriage equality at the August 12 ordinary meeting of Wyong Council may be thwarted.

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Cr Bob Graham said he was going to move the motion and that it would be seconded by Cr Lisa Matthews.

“We are hoping it will be well received by our fellow councillors,” Cr Graham said.

“It was unanimously passed at Gosford recently and we are all part of the Central Coast.

“We talk about working together as a region, so we thought it would be a good idea to offer our support,” he said.

“I am getting really warm feedback from the community about it and we are hoping a number of people will come into the gallery on Wednesday next week and support us on it.

“Some knockers will say it is not in our realm, but it is.

“We are elected to represent the community,” Cr Graham said.

Cr Greg Best said

he did not think gay marriage was an issue Wyong Council should be spending time on.

“My position, as a long-standing independent councillor, the key message I am getting from the public, particularly when Gosford went around the same issue, is that they want us to get back to the basics,” Cr Best said.

“Roads, rates and rubbish, that is what they want us to do,” he said.

Cr Best said he thought marriage equality was an important debate for both sides.

“I think it should be treated with a higher level of respect.

“To distil it down to a Punch and Judy show does it no justice when it is clearly a federal issue.”

Cr Best said members of the public who wanted to have a say about the issue could go to the member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara’s

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facebook page, as she is running a survey on public views “so she can take the views of her electorate back to Canberra where they belong.

Cr Adam Troy said he does not believe marriage equality is an issue that Wyong Council should be dealing with.

“I have my own personal view but I don’t believe it is an issue for Council,” Cr Troy said.

“It is going to be up to the mayor as to whether it is even allowed to come to council,” he said.

“I am sure our rate payers haven’t been consulted.

“I haven’t consulted with anybody and I am not going to assist a majority vote to put that on the community,” he said.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said he believed marriage equality was an issue for the federal government.

“We’ve got plenty of things we are busy with that are the things that people want us to do,” Cr Eaton said.

“As chair, I have a duty to abide by legislation and rules and at this stage it seems to me that it is not a proper motion to come to council,” he said.

However, Cr Eaton said he could be overruled if there was support for the motion on the floor of council.

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esidents and business owners within the Wallarah Creek catchment are being asked to provide information to help with a flood study for the area.

The flood study is the first step in assisting Wyong Council to better understand, plan and manage the risk of flooding across the catchment.

The catchment includes a number of residential, industrial and commercial properties in the Blue Haven, Doyalson, San Remo, Charmhaven, Lake Haven and Woongarrah areas.

Council’s senior planning engineer, Mr Peter Sheath, said all the feedback collected will help Council prepare a flood study for the area.

“The study will include computer models and

help us better understand the existing flooding issues within the Wallarah Creek catchment area,” Mr Sheath said.

“A questionnaire will hit letterboxes this week and we are encouraging the community to fill it out to the best of their knowledge.

“You may think the detail is small, but any details you provide will help us with the computer models to make sure flooding in the area is accurately represented.

“This study will also help us identify where flood mitigation measures may be best implemented across the catchment.”

Wyong mayor, Cr

Doug Eaton OAM, is encouraging residents and businesses in the catchment area to take part in the survey.

“This study is the first step in reducing the impact of flooding across the community,” Cr Eaton said.

“We all remember the recent storm in April and the June 2007 floods that affected our community.

“By sharing your stories with us on flooding in this catchment, we may be able to help protect our community against significant flood damage in the future.”

Media release, 30 July 2015 Wyong Council media

Local business hits the big time ith small businesses on the Central Coast collectively being one the largest employers, Member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara MP was only too happy to meet with one of her electorate’s latest success stories SpotGo.

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In the spotlight after their products were accepted into Woolworth’s stores, SpotGo, a local family owned organisation, have been surprised at the takeoff of their products.

During the recent visit, Mrs McNamara was able to view their facility and meet with the Woolworths representatives who took a chance on a small business.

“One of my favourite things in my role as an elected member is

being able to meet the business community,” Ms McNamara said.

“Hearing about success stories like SpotGo showcases the wide variety of small businesses we have here on the Central Coast.”

“It was a pleasure to visit SpotGo and see how they have grown from a small family owned business to now being featured in one of Australia’s leading supermarket chains.” Ms McNamara said.

During the visit, Ms McNamara was able to present awards to two of the stores who received the highest sales of SpotGo in its first month on the shelves and who presented the best end of aisle display.

“It is when major supermarkets take a chance on local small business that real changes are made,” Ms McNamara said.

Media release, 4 August 2015 Colby Crane, Office of Karen McNamara

Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 7, 2015 - P9

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Key projects discussed Major road and drainage upgrade underway with RMS ey projects were discussed at a regular meeting between Wyong Council and the NSW Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) on Wednesday, July 22.

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Top of the agenda was the Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong Town Centre, the Central Coast Hwy upgrade through Long Jetty, progress works on Wyong Rd, the Magenta Shared Pathway and the Link Rd to Warnervale.

Council’s roads and drainage manager, Mr Peter Murray, was particularly excited to hear about the progress on the upgrade through Wyong town centre.

“This is one project we want to see happen as it will help solve a lot of traffic problems along this stretch of the Pacific Hwy,” Mr Murray said.

Funding options for the Magenta shared pathway were also discussed.

“We need funding to complete the 5.5km

missing link which will result in 32kms of linked pathways from Tuggerah Station to Blue Haven.

“It is also pleasing to know that The Link Road to Warnervale is now well and truly on the table.

“Our staff have already done a lot of leg work to get the site shovel ready and we are delighted to be finally able to collaborate with RMS.” “One project I am thrilled about is the $25 million State election commitment for the Link Road,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “This shows us that the RMS does know how important this road is to support our growing population.

“This is something we have been pushing for a

long time as it will link Wyong to Warnervale via one main road.”

Cr Eaton said he had raised the issue of the speed bumps on Main Rd Toukley at the RMS meeting.

Other items on the agenda were Wyong signage on M1, M1/M2 link, traffic study and congestion improvements along the Central Coast Hwy at The Entrance and Long Jetty.

Improvements were also discussed at Pacific Hwy and Bokhara Ave, Blue Haven, at Link Rd and Blue Haven Way and at Wilfred Barrett Dve and Bungary Rd, North Entrance.

Media release, 22 July 2015 Wyong Council media

Work is underway on a $1 million upgrade along Hume Boulevard, Killarney Vale

o help reduce flooding in the area, Wyong Council has undertaken a major road and drainage upgrade along Hume Bvd, Killarney Vale.

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“Staff are in the early stages of installing new drainage between Brooke Ave and Yangoora St,” said acting general manager, Mr Scott Cox. “This includes removing the old drainage and installing new pipes as well as building new

kerb and guttering to help capture the stormwater run-off,” Mr Cox said.

“Detours will be in place until October.

“Last year we delivered a record $50 million spend on local roads on time and within budget and are looking forward

to achieving even more this financial year with a planned spend of $66 million on roads, more than any other Council in the state,” he said.

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Confusion over Art House costs

The Entrance Town Centre Management defended

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refer to page one of the Wyong Regional Chronicle on Friday, July 24, which reported that Wyong Council wished to take a new direction with promotion of tourism, particularly at The Entrance.

Mr John Millard, representing the community, fails dismally to see the increased number of visitors and locals The Entrance now enjoys on a regular basis.

If he had his way, the old Carousel would be back on the t-intersection in Coral St and the bingo hall would be re-opened.

His comments are laughable, representing the permanent businesses of which takings are down significantly.

Down on what?

Why as chairman of The Entrance Chamber has he not organised the events he feels are good ones?

The Entrance Town Centre Management (TETCM) hosts a range of very successful events for locals and visitors with patrons returning year after year.

This year’s ANZAC Day celebrations saw record crowd numbers.

Why? Because The Entrance is now highly regarded as a destination that Central

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Coast people like to go to.

TETCM and Visitors Centre staff perform invaluable services.

They are local people with local knowledge, rock solid in their endeavours to promote The Entrance and surrounds.

The Entrance is marketed week in week out, locally and out of area, (but not in Wyong Regional Chronicle ed.) and the turnaround in patronage in the last decade is testimony they have the right strategy.

Their holistic approach to event and entertainment planning sees all categories of business in the town benefit, accommodation,

retail, service and hospitality.

Should council and Mr Millard take the wheel, I predict the permanent businesses will feel the biggest pinch imaginable.

Council hosted National Tree Day festivities on Sunday, July 26.

It was a single venue, Lions Park Long Jetty, with tree planting, free water and a barbecue.

With all the trees lost in the recent storms, we see a single tree planting event?

What about the rest of the shire?

If this is indicative of Council’s events strategy, look out.

Should Council assume control, wait until one of The Entrance permanent businesses has street issues, reporting rubbish or town safety matters and have to deal with council bureaucracy, let’s listen then.

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yong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM is at it again, spinning the cost of the Wyong Art House.

Rather than quoting the actual $16.9 million total cost Council has submitted to the NSW State Government, Cr Eaton persists in quoting a cost of $12.7 million.

Council has just gone out for tenders for the Art House ‘Fit Out’, a project

that according to Council submissions to the State Government, is to cost $3.2 million on top of the $12.7 million quoted by

man was charged with drug supply offences in Shelly Beach on Friday, July 31.

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About 1:15am on Friday, July 31 police patrolling the North Shelly Beach car park area noticed two men acting suspiciously.

They stopped and spoke to the men, and conducted a search of a vehicle belonging to one of them.

During the search, they allegedly located 16.5grams of Ice, 5.5grams of cocaine and 14.5grams of cannabis.

A 36-year-old man was arrested and taken to Wyong police station.

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man was located in Wollongong after going missing from The Entrance.

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Officers from Penrith Local Area Command commenced a search for

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Home invasion at The Entrance North

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olice are appealing for information after a home invasion at The Entrance North on the night of Sunday, July 26.

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About 10:00pm, two men, both carrying firearms, entered a house on Curtis Pde via an open front door.

They went upstairs and confronted a 34-year-old woman, demanding cash, jewellery and drugs.

A 43-year-old male occupant heard a commotion and went upstairs to investigate where he was told by the armed men to leave the room.

The woman gave them cash and they ran from the location.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on

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

No one was injured during the home invasion.

The first man is described as having a slim build, about 183cm

tall and spoke with a Middle Eastern accent.

He was wearing dark cargo style pants, a long sleeve top with a stripe on the side, and a stocking on his head.

The second man is described as having a slim to medium build, about 152cm tall, with a fat face.

At the time, he was wearing dark clothing and a stocking on his head.

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Police sergeant charged police officer has been charged following an investigation into alleged historical sexual assaults.

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The sergeant, attached to a specialist command, was charged at Wyong police station on Thursday, July 30.

The man has been charged with seven counts

appear in Wyong Local Court on Thursday, July 30. of aggravated sexual assault and 10 counts of indecent assault.

He was refused bail to

Media release, 30 July 2015 NSW Police media

Replica firearms uncovered man will face court in August charged over the alleged possession of replica firearms after police searched a hotel room in Wyong on Wednesday, July 22.

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At about 3:00pm, the 35-year-old male occupant returned to the room where he was met by police and arrested.

He was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with possess unauthorised firearm (x2) and possess unauthorised pistol.

He was given conditional bail and will appear in Wyong Local Court on Wednesday August 19, 2015.

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Ursula Barwick

ast seen boarding a train at Tuggerah Station bound for Hornsby in late September, 1987, the disappearance of Ursula Barwick remains unsolved for her family and NSW police.

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Ms Barwick’s family has joined the NSW Police Force and Australian Federal Police at the launch of 2015 Missing Persons Week to appeal for information to help locate her.

Originally from Quirindi NSW, she had not long celebrated her 17th birthday on Friday, August 14, 1987 and had told her family she was travelling to Hornsby to work in a bohemian retail store and to find accommodation.

Her family had planned to visit her to bring the majority of her property and help her settle into her new home.

However, Ms Barwick has not made contact with family or friends since boarding the train at Tuggerah.

Strike Force Hemingway, comprising officers from Kings Cross Local Area Command, is continuing to investigate

the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

Police believe she may have met with foul play; however, they’re continuing to follow all lines of inquiry and are keen to hear from anyone with information that may assist detectives.

There was an unconfirmed sighting of Ms Barwick between September 1987 and February 1988, where she may have been seen with two other girls known to her in Kings Cross.

Investigators are now appealing to anyone that may have worked in or owned a bohemian clothing or jewellery store in Hornsby in 1987 to come forward.

Inquiries also suggest Ursula had worked intermittently as a nanny

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Disabled Surfers Association accuses council of ongoing disdain for the disabled s Wyong Council gets ready to debate the need for a Disability Inclusion Plan and a disability needs support committee, a veteran disability advocate has accused it of “ongoing disdain for individuals or organisations wishing to improve facilities and services for the disabled and those with mobility or aging issues”.

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Mr Gary Blaschke OAM, founder and president of the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) said Wyong Council’s attempt to charge the association for the use of Toowoon Bay Beach was evidence of Council’s lack of support for the provision of access for the disabled.

He is calling for the dismissal of Wyong Council for the “obvious contempt held towards community driven projects that could have seen Wyong Council as leading the way in NSW on disability access”.

“It began when a Wyong Council officer hand delivered an invoice on a Saturday morning at Toowoon Bay [in 2010] to the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia when it was taking people with profound disabilities for a safe and happy surfing experience,” Mr Blaschke said.

He said the association’s activities had been supported by Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club for close to a decade and they had never been charged to use the beach, which they do at least twice a year.

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Mr Blaschke said the Council “refused to waive the invoice in writing” so he went to local and metropolitan media and then to the Human Rights Commission.

“The Commission was eventually told by Wyong Council that it was all an administration error, even though I had received several monthly statements for the $180 owing,” he said.

According to Wyong Council invoices for the fee were sent in error because the DSA had applied to run an event at Toowoon Bay in 2010.

An approach was made to Council’s general manager who waived the fee.

A system-generated fee was sent to the DSA in error.

According to Council, this was again raised with the general manager who waived the fee and determined that the DSA were not using the beach for events and, therefore, didn’t have to pay.

“Council has no information about any Human Rights investigation,” a Wyong Council spokesperson said.

Mr Blaschke is unforgiving.

He cites other examples of what he

sees as Council’s lack of support for disability access issues, including its “blocking” of a proposal to allow the construction of a hospital grade holiday respite cabin at Budgewoi Holiday Park and its refusal to include beach wheelchairs at Lakes Beach on its assets register, forcing the DSA to withdraw them from use.

“Some 62 per cent of those borrowing the Beach Wheelchairs when in operation and when available, were from the outer western suburbs of Sydney,” he said.

He said Council has also slowed down the supply of documentation for the support of two proposed disability fishing platforms at Chain Valley Bay and San Remo.

“As a result of Council taking so much time for written support or a simple on-site meeting with Council officers, the community group proposing the structures has missed out on NSW Government funding.

“The proposal had been supported by the Department of Primary Industries, NSW Lands Department, as well as having great interest from the member for Swansea, Ms Yasmin Catley MP,” he said.

“The issues are too important for this region to miss out on through Wyong Council’s political play making and total ignorance of what is needed for the 32 per cent

of residents who have a disability, mobility or aging issue who would benefit from these projects,” he said.

Wyong Council will be required to have a Disability Inclusion Plan in place by the end of 2017, under the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014.

“From all indications at Community Forums, Wyong Council has no idea of how to include one third of their residents in the plan,” said Mr Blaschke.

Cr Greg Best is attempting to address issues such as those raised by Mr Blaschke by introducing a motion at the August 12 ordinary meeting to request the General Manager provide a report in partnership with key stakeholder groups around the formation of a disability needs support committee.

Cr Best said the role of the committee would be to assist, guide and provide our ageing population, the temporally injured and the profoundly disabled with the necessary levels of community care.

His motion also called on Council to recognise the importance of such a committee in assisting Council to craft its Disability Inclusion Plan (DIP) and to assist in ushering in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

“However, the committee's roll should be seen more holistically and

beyond the DIP and the NDIS,” Cr Best said.

“It is incumbent upon us as civic leaders, to provide the most optimum community service around the broader disability needs of our community,” Cr Best said in his motion.

“Clearly such a committee will assist Council staff and our community in developing a disability inclusion plan and better understand the developing issues around the NDIS. “However, the motion seeks to highlight disabilities in the modern era that are far reaching and non-age discriminatory.

“We have a raft of extraordinary professional volunteer organisations, professional agencies and community groups that all assist in providing important services around disability to our community.

“If council, through its resources, can assist these organisations in providing targeted community awareness around their service deliveries, this in my view would be of significant benefit to those seeking assistance at often a time of high personal stress.”

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McNamara calls for unified action to defeat ice scourge ember for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara has made a statement in response to the presentation of the National Ice Taskforce interim report to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting on Friday, July 24.

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According to Ms McNamara, consultations undertaken Australia– wide, including the Central Coast Ice Summit, have confirmed that Ice use is ruining individuals, destroying families and hurting communities.

“Within the six identified areas that will provide the focus for the development of the National Ice Action Strategy, there is the inclusion of three of our four recommendations,” Ms McNamara said.

“By narrowing our focus to work

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together regarding: law enforcement actions; targeting primary prevention; improving access to early intervention, treatment and support services; supporting

local communities to respond; improving tools for frontline workers; and improving and consolidating research and data, we can make significant efforts to address the scourge of Ice

in our community.”

She said it was also encouraging to see that COAG agreed to work together to ensure individuals and families affected by the drug have a single contact

point where they can go to receive information, counselling and other support services.

“This is similar to the Central Coast Ice Summit Submission’s suggestion to create a One Stop, Drug Stop website,” she said.

The Taskforce will continue working with the Prime Minister, the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drugs, the States and Territories and the Australian Local Government Association to develop a final report and strategy to be considered by COAG before the end of the year.

“I will still continue to fight for the provision of a local drug court for the Central Coast.

“I believe that a local drug court is a high priority for our area and will provide a direct link to dealing with the issue of drug offences and transitioning into

rehabilitation services.

“The problem of Ice within our community will not go away overnight and I’m in this fight for the long haul.

“I plan to work closely with community service providers, law enforcement agencies, local health services and the community to help stop this insidious drug destroying our local community,” Ms McNamara said.

Ice remains a significant threat to families and communities across Australia, Ms McNamara said.

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Education

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McNamara experiences AVID program first hand

Scholarship for excellence in childcare he achievements of University of Newcastle Central Coast and Hunter TAFE students have been recognised and celebrated at the annual scholarship and awards night on Tuesday, July 28.

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Karen McNamara with students from Brooke Avenue Public School

rooke Avenue Public School at Killarney Vale received a visit from federal member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara MP for education week on Tuesday, July 28.

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Ms Paula Ritchie, a classroom teacher at Brooke Avenue, said she was particularly excited to have Ms McNamara visit because it was an opportunity to highlight the benefits of a learning program she is using with her students.

“We are celebrating the positive outcomes resulting from the implementation of the AVID program at our school,” Ms Ritchie said.

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a program that enables teachers to

prepare students for high school by teaching behaviours for academic success, providing intensive support and creating a positive peer group for students.

“AVID develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination,” Ms Ritchie said.

“I have been teaching for 12 years and AVID is the first thing I can say I have been truly passionate about.

“We give the children skills to become better learners, they learn

organisation skills and this term we are looking at having a growth mindset.

“We say the children are learning about learning and thinking about thinking,” she said.

During her visit, Ms McNamara participated in an AVID talking and listening lesson where the student talking is called the fish and is surrounded by listening cats who will give feedback.

Media alert, 27 July 2015 Scott McGrath, Office of Karen McNamara Interview, 5 August 2015 Paula Ritchie, Brooke Avenue Public School

Over 32 scholarships and awards were presented to students including Hunter TAFE early childhood and care student, Ryan Mason from Halekulani who was selected to receive the Kindergarten Union Scholarship for excellence in childcare.

Ryan is currently enrolled in the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care at Hunter TAFE’s Ourimbah Campus.

His interest in childcare started when his younger sister was born with a rare chromosome disorder, ‘1q44r deletion’.

As her senior by 12 years, Ryan had a large involvement in her childhood.

He started his journey through the Hunter TAFE Taste of Children’s

Services outreach program and has since progressed through the Certificate III to the Diploma.

Ryan was selected to receive the scholarship for his commitment and dedication to his studies and upon completion will progress into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth to five) at Hunter TAFE. Hunter TAFE CEO, Ms Christine Warrington, said the event recognised students’ achievements and the impact strong community and business partnerships can have to enable greater pathways to education for all people no matter their background.

“Education is a wonderful tool that has the power to

transform lives,” said Ms Warrington.

“This event is a fantastic way for Hunter TAFE to acknowledge, celebrate and reward the success of our extraordinary students studying here on the Central Coast,” she said.

“The support provided by a scholarship can help make a positive difference to the growth, development and the future employment outcomes of our students at Hunter TAFE. “The donations from individuals, businesses and community organisations that support these scholarships are invaluable.

Media release, 28 July 2015 Sheena Martin, University of Newcastle

Students enjoy play at Newcastle

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tudents from years 3 and 4 at Budgewoi Public School attended a performance of the 26 Story Treehouse at the Civic Theatre, Newcastle on Monday, July 27.

The children said they particularly enjoyed the play’s four main characters, Andy, Jill, Terry and Captain Wooden-Head.

“We were very proud of our students’ excellent behaviour and manners as they were outstanding representatives of our school,” said Budgewoi

Public School principal, Ms Kerry Moore.

Newsletter, 3 August 2015 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

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Career selection program underway on several fronts

Education

Youth Skills and Employment Centre officially opened

he careers program at Northlakes High School has recently organised several excursions to assist students with career selection.

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“We had 50 year eight girls go to Robo Girls at the Newcastle University at the end of last term,” said Northlakes High School careers adviser, Ms Lois Hewett.

“They all had a wonderful day and were even on NBN news,” Ms Hewett said.

“We took some students to Try a Skill at the Ourimbah University, which was well attended,” she said.

A recent careers expo was also an “eye opener” for year 10 students “who came back with some new ideas on their future direction”.

The school also runs courses in conjunction with Central Coast Community College.

“Massage therapy is running with 14 year 10 students every Friday, and pedicure and manicure is running two classes on a Wednesday and Friday,” Ms Hewett said.

“Hairdressing and beauty are going well and into their third term.

“The Salvation Army has been giving free driving lessons to selected students and this is a wonderful opportunity to help these students get their hours up,” she said.

Parents will also be invited to the inaugural Aboriginal Parent Yarn Up Forum at Doyalson on Thursday, August 20, she said.

Newsletter, 31 July 2015 Lois Hewett, Northlakes High School

Karen McNamara opens the Youth Skills and Employment Centre at Tuggerah

he Central Coast Youth Skills and Employment Centre at will employ some 300 Tuggerah was officially opened by member for Dobell, Ms Karen individuals, including 200 apprentices and trainees McNamara on Tuesday, August 4.

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Ms McNamara said the opening showed that the Australian Government is delivering on its election commitments in Dobell.

She said completion of the information technology overlay has delivered on an important election commitment to invest in employment opportunities for young people in Tuggerah.

“The exciting project delivered a cluster of

serviced offices fitted with audio visual aids, conferencing equipment and internet, all powered

by Solar Photovoltaics (PV) energy,” Ms McNamara said.

“Solar energy will provide significant cost savings for the centre in the long term and the outdoor hub provides a space for residents and visitors to network and train.

“The technology overlay of the centre is essential to provide the necessary support and facilities to assist the start-up businesses as they get off the ground and interact with the world at large.

“In addition to the 30 jobs created during the construction phase of this project, the Central Coast Youth Skills and Employment Centre

when fully operational.”

Mrs McNamara said.

Assistant minister for infrastructure and regional development, Mr Jamie Briggs said the Australian Government had fully funded the $700,000 information technology overlay for the project.

Media release, 4 August 2015 Scott McGrath, Office of Karen McNamara

Law firm offers scholarship The Fletcher Gallery Now Open

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ubrey Brown Lawyers, based in Tuggerah, have launched their Worthing said.

Aubrey Brown Partners 70th Birthday Scholarship Program for Year 12 school leavers.

This program will see one Year 12 school leaver from Wyong Shire in 2015 have the opportunity to qualify as a practising lawyer in NSW whilst gaining invaluable experience working at Aubrey Brown Lawyers.

In recognition of its roots and strong ties to the community of the Wyong Shire, students from High

Schools throughout the Wyong Shire have been offered the opportunity to apply, and the response from the schools has been outstanding.

Each high school in the Wyong Shire has been provided the opportunity to have Ms Anna Cruckshank, a director of Aubrey Brown Lawyers, visit and explain to the 2015 year 12 students

the scholarship program and answer any queries.

“Applications have now closed and we are in the process of reviewing them,” said Aubrey Brown Lawyers business development manager, Ms Emily Worthing.

“We look forward to interviewing students before coming to a final decision in December,” Ms

first commenced practising law in Wyong 70 years ago.

The practice has grown over the years from a sole practitioner to the current 15 lawyers working in specialised teams and with a client base spread across the Central Coast and Australia.

Media release, 29 July 2015 Emily Worthing, Aubrey Brown Lawyers

Out&About

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Chinese documentary is OAM recipients honoured the greatest ever tourist with a civic reception promotion for Wyong Shire

rder of Australia Medal (OAM) recipients were honoured with a Wyong Council civic reception on Wednesday, August 5.

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Chinese actress Liu Ziaoquing

s Liu Ziaoquing, the most famous actress in China, visited The Entrance to feature in the first episode of a major Chinese tourism documentary, “Deep Breathing in Australia’.

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Ms Liu will take in the sights of The Entrance by cycling around the shared pathway and there is talk of a special feeding of the pelicans, the most iconic tourism experience on the Central Coast.

The documentary also features former world badminton champion turned actor, Mr Bau Chunlai, and will be shot at other locations around Australia, including Sydney and Uluru.

In a major opportunity for tourist promotion, the episodes will be shown on Chinese television to an audience of 400

million people.

Australia is fast becoming a priority destination for Chinese people to study, invest and pursue a new lifestyle and the reality show aims to highlight these pursuits to a wide audience in China.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said it was a real coup.

He said The Entrance was being singled out and promoted in this way and is a direct result of the hard yards Council has put into attracting international investment and attention.

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“Let’s face it, they must have had a very long list of places to feature in a tourism documentary in Australia,” Cr Eaton said.

“We have done everything we can think of to promote The Entrance as the ultimate tourist destination on the Central Coast and it is now reaping rewards.

“By working proactively with international businesses like the Harman Group, the owners of Kooindah Waters and The Entrance Group, we have secured the greatest ever tourist promotion for Wyong Shire.

“The local jobs that will flow into the tourist and hospitality sectors, following this exposure, are simply enormous and it is great news for our community.”

Media release, 29 July 2015 Wyong Council media

OAMs were established in 1975

by Queen Elizabeth to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.

Bruce and Felicity Pyke from The Entrance were among the special guests after being awarded the Order of Australia Medal earlier this year for service to the community through a range of organisations.

Another medal recipient, Mrs Rita Barnett from Bateau Bay has spent the last 40 years working for various charitable organisations and was quite surprised to receive her OAM and is looking forward to meeting the other OAM recipients at the reception.

“Volunteering for charity has always been

such a big part of my life,” Mrs Barnett said.

“So much so, that when I married my husband Ken, he was concerned I wouldn’t have time for him.

“I get so much satisfaction out of helping people.

“It makes me happy and that spills over into all the other areas of my life.

“It is certainly nice to get this OAM, but awards and accolades isn’t what it is about and I encourage everyone to give back to their communities, they will get more out of it than they realise.”

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton, who received his OAM for service to local government and the community of the Central Coast, said he was honoured to share the stage with other such

worthy recipients.

“This civic reception provides Council with an opportunity to honour these outstanding achievements and I look forward to meeting each and every one of them and thanking them in person,” Cr Eaton said.

Other recipients include Mr Owen Webb from Bateau Bay who received an OAM for service to the automotive events and exhibition industry, and to the community, and Dr Phillip Godden, the Head of Central Coast GP’s Group who was recognised for his outstanding service to medicine and community health.

Media release, 5 August 2015 Wyong Council media

Mayor faces Politics in the Pub audience yong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM was special guest at the first Central Coast Politics in the Pub.

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Cr Eaton had to step across the local government boundary to attend the event at the Grange Hotel, in Wyoming on Thursday, July 23.

Event convenor, Mr Norman Hanscombe said: “Doug Eaton had a successful night.

“No one had any criticism of his policies and that’s something very rare for any politician

these days.

“Doug received questions about timetabling problems at Gosford station, railway rental inequities, and help for the performing arts.

“In each case, he made arrangements to help them speak to NSW Government ministers.

“A man walking past raised a problem with Crown Land near Wyong.

“Doug knew the block,

and arranged for an appointment with him at Council.

“When it was over, Doug chatted with the crowd and had a good time.

“You could see why he has had such success in politics,” Mr Hanscombe said.

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Out&About

Civic leadership celebrated he many expressions of the Salvation Army on the Central Coast came together in a unified front to a celebration of civic leadership at the Oasis Youth Centre, Wyong on the evening of Wednesday, July 22.

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Community leaders were recognised by The Salvation Army at the Dooralong Transformation Centre’s weekly chapel service (held at Oasis), where they were thanked for investing their time, energy and heart into the local community.

The chapel service, normally attended by over 150 recovery program participants, family members, staff and local Salvation Army officers, provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of participants who are seeking assistance with drug and alcohol related addictions and award milestones reached in their recovery journey.

The chapel service brings hope and healing to participants and their family members who attend.

The Wednesday, July 22 service was also a tribute to local leaders.

Envoy Craig Stephens, manager of Dooralong Transformation Centre, honoured those in the community who ‘work so hard amongst us’, and thanked them for their work and the encouragement and inspiration they are able to bring.

Leaders who attended the service included Mr Rodney Hill, principal of Wyong High School.

Mr Hill thanked the audience and said he was “humbled to be here and sit in the presence of leaders in the community.

“We do what we do because we care about futures and we have that in common with the ethos of The Salvation Army,” he said.

He said the Salvation Army was able to

make a positive effort throughout the Central Coast “through all their life changing services to local people including Dooralong Transformation Centre, Oasis Youth Services, Salvation Army Emergency Services, chaplaincy and counselling, shops and Corps.”

Other guests who were invited to the evening included member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara, member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, superintendent for Tuggerah Lakes NSW Police Local Area Command, Spt David Swilks, Wyong fire station captain Jamie Loader and Wyong Hospital director of nursing Ms Sue Evans.

Email, 22 July 2015 Kate Butterworth, Salvation Army

Suzy wins poetry slam competition

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uzy Taylor-Monzer, year 11 student from Northlakes High School, was awarded first prize in the Wyong Council Poetry Slam competition.

According to Northlakes High School principal, Ms Merrilyn Rowley, “Suzy composed and performed her own poem on the evening and competed against other

students from schools in the local area.

“Congratulations to Suzy for all her hard work and efforts,” Ms Rowley said.

“Her talent is an asset

to Northlakes School.”

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Newsletter, 31 July 2015 Marrilyn Rowley, Northlakes High School

From left, David Harris, David Swilks, Sue Evans, Rodney Hill, Karen McNamara, Jamie Loader, Gavin Watts

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 Thur 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 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 w/e.

Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme all areas of the coast 4396 3640 0437 699 366 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 0422 243 101 email cco30s@live.com.au

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

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

4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

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

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

Gurdjieff Society I AM LOST Deep Conversations & 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

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 rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

Torchbearers for Legacy Toukley Raising funds for Brisbane Waters Legacy.

Fundraising activities Harry Moore Golf Day, Garage markets and street stalls.

Volunteers always needed to help.

2nd Mon 9.30am Norah Head Legacy Accure 0414 701 489 hartas@bigpond.net.au

Lake Munmorah Senior Citizens Club Computer Classes for beginners and advanced.

Come and join regular activities: dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi. 4358 8390

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. we also provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast 4329 7122

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

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

Long Jetty Over 50s Club Come along and join in our activities, great for indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, linedancing, tai chi and more 4332 5522 9am to 3pm

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

wyeeclevercrafters@gmail.com

PO Box 9096 Wyee NSW 2259

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander

recruit@volcc.org.au

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4353 1750 Wyong Toastmasters Club Come along, be part of a vibrant, progressive group.

Conquer your fears of public speaking in a supportive learn-by-doing environment.

10.30am - 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 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.betterhearing australia.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 Self Help Group for people wishing to recover from anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges.

New group opening at Wyong, McInnon Hall, Bakers Lane on Tuesday 28 April, 11.00am to 1.00pm. All welcome.

Phone 1800 558 268 or 0455 086 890 for more details or www.grow.org.au

Nothern Women’s Health Centre We offer family law advice, counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for women 4351 1152

www.cccwhc.com.au

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 Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub Branch Youth Club Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom Dancing classes from 4yrs old and up Classes held at the Youth Club - Monday afternoons 5pm mathewmoshou80@gmail.com

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Live Jazz Bands - Come to listen, Come to dance Free - Every Sun Central Coast Leagues Club Gosford 2-5pm www.jazzleague.net

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)

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

Pollitics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, education, land philosophy issues in a non partisan manner - 4th Thur every month besides December

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 Thur at 10:30am, 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

Service Groups Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers

Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes.

People with a second language encouraged to apply. Training support provided 4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.au

Special Interest Brisbane Water Caravan Club

located on the Central Coast and looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub.wix. com/bwcc 4344 4363 Biz Plus Networking Association Attention business owners - are you keen to grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships?

Then why not attend a Biz Networking breakfast?

Every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au 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

Gosford NSW 2250 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, 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

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; Backstage; Front of House; Lighting/Sound etc Monthly meetings 1st Tues. 7.30pm in the new Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600 wyongdramagroup@gmail.com

cclapidary@optusnet.com.au

Womens Groups

Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events. Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept 4324 5343

BPW Central Coast

info@ccpotters.org

PO Box 4043 East

Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, well-being and friendship.

All women welcome to attend monthly dinner meetings.

Be enlightened. $40 covers two course meal and speaker.

Community transport available to and from centre Chris Levis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

If you would like your Community Organisa on listed here, see www.duckscrossing.org or www. centralcoastnewspapers.com for the forms or contact Central Coast Newspapers on - 4325 7369

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Fundraising stalls for guide dogs

Aaron to launch solo EP he Entrance musician, Aaron Stevenson will launch his first solo EP ‘Reflections’ on Saturday, August 8.

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“I am currently playing bass guitar for Sydney indie pop rock band ‘Motion Liners’ and have participated in their debut EP launches and music video releases,” he said.

His debut solo EP captures Aaron’s journey over the last two years with a blend of heartfelt melodies mixed with feelings of acceptance and joy.

Aaron has been involved in many music projects over the years.

“I had humble beginnings as part of a punk rock band called ‘Short Notice’,” Aaron said.

He has also played guitar in pop rock band ‘Paper Wolves’ including playing live on national TV and supporting ‘Thirsty Merc’ in 2014.

The EP will be available to purchase online from August 7 and Aaron is planning the first music video release off the EP called ‘Give Love’.

The EP will be launched at The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St Gosford.

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The Bateau Bay stall will be held on Thursday, September 10 and the Chittaway Bay stall will be held on Tuesday, September 29.

“While training Guide Dogs is an important part of our work, our most common program is showing people with impaired vision how to safely move through different environments, using a range of mobility aids and electronic devices,” said president of the Central Coast group, Ms Margaret Grace.

The group runs around 30 fundraising stalls a year at shopping centres across the Central Coast, raising between $40,000 and $60,000 each year.

The funds help Guide Dogs NSW/ACT provide free services to enable people who are blind or vision impaired get around independently, so they can live the life they choose.

“Raising funds for Guide Dogs is incredibly rewarding,” said Ms Grace.

“The organisation provides all its services free of charge, relying on the public’s generosity to do so.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of the Central Coast community.

“We hope local residents might be inspired to join us in our efforts to help more

people with vision loss receive these lifechanging services.

“It costs more than $35,000 to breed, raise and train each Guide Dog, with demand for them growing as the number

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Entering the game on the back of an excellent performance against Nelson Bay, the Bombers were expected to test the Panthers who were missing a number of key players including coach Chris Bishop and ace goal kicker Jono Gourlay.

Unfortunately for their supporters, the Bombers were unable to rise to the challenge as Terrigal Avoca dominated the match from the outset, keeping Killarney Vale goalless in the first quarter to lead by 28 points at quarter time.

The Panthers were able to extend their lead at each quarter and only inaccurate kicking

prevented their winning margin being greater than 79 points.

For Killarney Vale, Rick White was their best with support coming from Daniel Cartwright, Shaun Sinclair and Tom Castelnouvo.

In First Division, Newcastle City had to work hard to defeat Wyong Lakes by 17 points at Bateau Bay. In Second Division, The Entrance Bateau Bay were too strong for Warners Bay and Nelson Bay had a good win over Killarney Vale.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 7, 2015 - P21 1

Tough wins for Ourimbah and Warnervale

Land lease for CASAR motorsports complex to be signed

urimbah continued their winning ways when they defeated Avoca Beach by 27 points to 15 at Ourimbah Rugby Park on Saturday, July 25 in round 13 of the Central Coast Rugby Union.

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It was a tight struggle throughout with Ourimbah, despite the handy win, only scoring four tries to three.

But it was enough for Ourimbah to record a very pleasing victory and to place them in clear second spot on the competition ladder.

Avoca Beach started well and they opened the scoring with the first try to lead early by 5 points to nil.

It was not long before Ourimbah hit back when they took an intercept and raced almost the length of the field to take the lead by 7 points to 5.

Ourimbah were never headed in the match from this point.

Play continued to flow from both teams, with chances going to both teams to increase their respective point tallies.

It was proving a very even struggle at this stage.

However it was Ourimbah who scored their second try later in the first half and the home side went to the halftime break leading by 14 points to 5.

It was certainly a most handy lead in what was proving a titanic struggle.

Ourimbah had several very good players in the match.

Young back Alec Dark had a fine game, crossing for three individual tries.

Others to play well for Ourimbah were prop Jordan Clark, while veteran Clint Guyatt had a good game at hooker.

The second half continued in the same vein.

Both teams gave it their all and both teams had more chances to score.

The whole second half was a very tight affair.

Both teams scored a further two tries apiece

in this period so the Ourimbah lead at halftime was maintained and that enabled them to secure the win.

The match lived up to all expectations with both teams putting on a very good display of rugby.

Both teams will take a lot from the match and the result, but it is Ourimbah who get the morale boosting win this time around.

Warnervale played some pleasing rugby to defeat Kariong by 32 points to 24 at Kariong Oval.

The first half saw most of the points being scored and both teams were very evenly matched.

It was only 22 points to 17 at the halftime break and the match was certainly up for grabs at that stage with only the single try between them.

Kariong started the match well and had the early running.

However Warnervale fought back and had taken the lead by halftime.

The second half was also a very even affair with Warnervale scoring 10 points to 7 in the second part of the match.

However it was enough for Warnervale to grab the victory.

Both teams scored four tries each in the match, so it was only the goal kicking and general play of Josh Rennie that was the difference.

Rennie scored 17 individual points in what proved a telling performance.

Others to play well for Warnervale were outside centre Scott Fitzpatrick and forward Richie Houston.

Media release, 26 July 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Proposed site for the motor sports complex - inset - A map of the proposed motor sports complex at Bushells Ridge

arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) will sign a 60 year land lease for the proposed CASAR motorsports complex at Bushells Ridge.

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The agreement will be signed during the members meeting on Tuesday, August 11.

Members of Darkinjung LALC gathered in December 2014 to vote in favour of the CASAR development which would see two parcels of land along Bushells Ridge Rd converted into a motorsports development.

CASAR’s vision for the space incorporates a $14 million motoring complex comprising of a 3.5 kilometre tarmac race track, undercover pit garages, driver training facilities, a dual use gokart track, simulated driving environment and associated amenities.

Darkinjung chief executive officer, Mr Sean Gordon said: “This complex is a great step forward for the economic future of the Central Coast and we are pleased to be able to support a project of this nature.

“This proposed development would see a major boost to our local community and would provide increased job opportunities within our region.

“Our members put

considerable thought and deliberation into this decision and in light of the cultural and heritage value of the land, it was not taken lightly,” Mr Gordon said.

“It is estimated that this development will generate up to $17 million annually in benefits to the local economy.

“It is expected that the motoring complex will create approximately 200 jobs and 200 training positions onsite, once the facility is fully operational, and a further 150 indirect jobs”, he said.

Darkinjung chair, Joshua Toomey said: “The proposed development is going to be an asset to our region, providing ongoing employment opportunities and economic sustainability for the Central Coast.

“We look forward to officially signing the lease and working together with CASAR in the future to help bring this project to fruition,” Mr Toomey said.

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Harry Ascroft joins the Mariners Ourimbah win by 151 points

he Central C o a s t Mariners have announced the signing of 20-year old Australian defender Harry Ascroft on a three-year deal.

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Ascroft joins the Mariners fresh from a twoseason stint in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands) with VVV-Venlo.

The Kissing Point junior’s professional career kicked off with a bang after being scouted whilst playing for Sydney University where he was asked to fly to the Netherlands for a twoweek trial.

After impressing then coaches Albin Mikulski and Rob Wheatley during his two-week trial, Ascroft followed in the footsteps of former Socceroos Brett Emerton and Brett Holman, who both commenced their illustrious careers in the Netherlands.

Throughout his time in the Netherlands, the teenager developed his game in one of the world’s most respected football nations and matured quickly as a person, having to re-locate and live in a foreign country almost on the day of his

urimbah posted one of the biggest wins on the Coast in round 14 of the Central Coast Rugby Union when they defeated The Entrance/Northlakes at Ourimbah Rugby Park by 151 points to 0 on Saturday, August 1.

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The Central Coast Mariners new 20-year-old defender Harry Ascroft

18th birthday.

Central Coast Mariners head coach, Tony Walmsley continues to build on one of the club’s key mantras, “giving youth a chance” and was immediately impressed

by Ascroft who has spent the past two weeks on trial with the Yellow and Navy.

“It’s hard to tell whether a player with overseas experience has what it takes to play in the A-League, especially at such a young age,” Walmsley said.

Holland is obviously a significant place to play football, and at 20, Harry has already played first

team football at VVVVenlo.

“His character, personality and work ethic immediately stood out, then, as we opened up the pitch size, we got to see the scope of his ability and potential.

“Harry is a long-term prospect, but can he play and have an impact this season? I think so.

“He has some outstanding attributes and he’s a top signing for our club,” he said.

Ascroft made seven first team competitive appearances for VVVVenlo amongst other exhibition matches, which included a hit out against Portuguese giants FC Porto.

“It feels really good to join the Mariners and I’m really excited about the future,” Ascroft said.

“Playing in the Netherlands was a great experience.

“I learned a lot and it allowed me to mature a lot as a player and as a person.

“I’m a very relaxed, calm player.

“I like to keep things very simple and I always put in 110 per cent.

“The players here are fantastic, there are some quality players, so I am really looking forward to the season ahead,” he said.

Media release, 29 July 2015 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

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Ourimbah were able to cross for 23 tries in the match that saw one-way traffic for the 80 minutes.

Best for Ourimbah were Junior Stowers (four tries), halfback Jonte Witt (three tries), and centre Brenton Law (three tries).

Frank Munro for the visitors never stopped trying despite the result.

Warnervale were defeated by Woy Woy who edged closer to the Top Four.

The score was 30 points to 21 in Woy Woy’s favour at Woongarrah Oval.

This was a hard fought clash from start to finish

and Woy Woy did only score 4 tries to 3.

Woy Woy were just in front for much of the match, and the visitors went to the halftime break leading by 22 points 14.

The match did show how much Warnervale have improved this year however.

Warnervale hung in there for the entire match and were always close.

Best for Warnervale were halfback Zac McGowan, and replacement hooker Cameron McNamara.

Media release, 2 August 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Bombers destroy Marlins illarney Vale proved too strong for Nelson Bay 16.22.118 to 7.6.48 in round 13 of the Black Diamond AFL at Adelaide St Oval on Sunday, July 26.

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The Bombers dominated the Marlins all over the ground and only stout defence and inaccurate kicking for goal prevented the margin from being greater than 70 points.

Luke Price got Nelson Bay off to the perfect start kicking the first goal of the game however this was the only success the Marlins would have for the quarter as Killarney Vale, through Daniel Lloyd (three goals) and Dane Amidy (two goals), were able to make the most of a dominant midfield to lead by 31 points at the first change.

The Bombers continued their domination in the second quarter but failed to make the most of their opportunity, with the half time margin 34 points.

Rick White was making

a successful return from a hamstring injury, picking up kicks at will, whilst Tom Castelnuovo and Justin Evans were dominating the clearances.

The Bombers continued their dominance in the third quarter and were able to kick six unanswered goals, to open up a 70 point lead at the last change, before an even last quarter saw the margin remain at 70 points.

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Funding sought for grandstand at EDSACC

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Multiple sports teams and community groups have come forward to push for the funding after the Entrance Leagues Club commissioned a proposal for the stand.

EDSACC Oval itself comes under the care of Wyong Council and is used by multiple clubs, schools and teams throughout the year.

A funding proposal commissioned by The Entrance Leagues Club estimated the cost of a fully functioning grandstand with additional spectator infrastructure at just under $1 million.

“The EDSACC playing fields are some of the best in the region and they are utilised every day of the week during the winter season and again in the summer for cricket,” Mr Mehan said.

“Looking at the amount of foot traffic the grounds can see during finals season, I think the local teams and clubs are right to look for ways to get this grandstand built,” he said.

Mr Mathew Watson, one of The Entrance Leagues football team’s junior coaches, thought it was a great idea.

“We have so many junior and senior teams that play here,” Mr Watson said.

“I know a lot of mums and dads that would love to see a grandstand for the fields.

“It would be great to see everyone working together to make this a reality.

“We hold finals and semi-finals games here and have spectators packed out along the sidelines.” Mr Michael Bates from the seniors’ coaches said.

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