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Alison Homestead officially re-opened

The new wing on the Alison Homestead

The re-opened Alison Homestead

he long awaited rebuild of Alison Homestead is complete and the step towards returning Wyong District Museum Cultural Grants program.

“The Historical homestead officially re-opened its doors on Tuesday, September the property to its full and Historical Society Society has a long volunteers for their operational glory which 1.

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The Homestead, whose history dates back to 1875, fell victim to an arson attack in December 2011, which burned the original heritage building, containing the museum, to the ground.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the rebuild and restoration project had been a slow and painstaking process and he was excited to see the valuable heritage building now complete.

“Alison Homestead is an important link in our network of community and cultural facilities as it represents the arrival and location of the region’s

best known pioneering families,” Cr Eaton said.

“This has been a true community rebuild as Council worked closely with volunteers from the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society through every stage to ensure the facility retained its historical integrity and met the needs of user groups and visitors.

“The rebuild represents a blend of old and new, with restoration to the surviving portion of the homestead and a new building within the original footprint“ The project included

delicate restoration works and works to improve site access including formalised car parking, a bus turning bay, bus drop-off area for visiting groups and widening and sealing the driveway and entry.

According to Council’s manager, community partnerships and planning Ms Julie Vaughan, the new and improved Alison Homestead design utilises functional spaces to maximise the use as a museum as well as a learning and cultural centre.

“The Homestead opening is the first

will be realised in October when the museum will open its doors to the public once more.

“Although many priceless historical items, photographs and documents were sadly lost in the fire, the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society saved and cleaned as many items as possible and these will be displayed in the new museum area.

“In addition, in 2002, almost 20,000 documents were scanned or saved in a digital format and these will also be displayed for the public to view.

“I commend the

tireless efforts to rebuild this collection of Wyong’s history and encourage everyone in the community to visit Alison Homestead when the museum reopens in October as part of the Pioneers Centenary celebrations.”

Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC was on hand at the re-opening of the homestead to present a $1,700 grant to the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society.

The grant was awarded to the society through the NSW Government’s

standing commitment to recording the history of the Wyong shire, and I am proud that the NSW Government is supporting this commitment”, Mr MacDonald said.

“This funding injection is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to increasing opportunities for participation in arts and cultural activities in local communities,” he said.

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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

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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.

“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 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

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he $3 million Marina Cove concept could be open for business by March 2016, once it received the go-ahead from Gosford Council, according to Commercial HQ director, Mr Tim Gunasinghe.

As someone who grew up on the Central Coast and has spent all his life here, Mr Gunasinghe said getting approval for the Marina Cove had been “two years of pain”.

The concept had to be reconfigured following the April super storm and the redesign went before Gosford Council for approval at its Tuesday, August 11 meeting.

“Doing something with the Gosford waterfront has been talked about for my entire life and nothing ever gets done,” Mr Gunasinghe said.

“Lend Lease pulled out of the finger wharf concept and Council has its master plan, but it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars,” he 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.

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Peninsula land will be part of Gosford Council’s urban edge study

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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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Cove concept consists of 10 pre-fabricated eateries that he said would “draw people to the waterfront”.

“They are modular, commercial, factory-built structures, that are built off site and then attached to services on site,” he said.

According to Mr Gunasinghe, all 10 eateries have already been leased and no two will serve the same type of food.

The Marina Cove will include Japanese, Singaporean, Italian, Pizzas and Burgers, Caribbean, Indian, Tappas and a café.

All 10 eateries will also be licensed.

“We have redesigned the development to raise it 1.25 metres above current ground level to protect it from storm surges and sea level rise.

“When we put up the original design to Council, we had a unanimous decision to move forward and support us,” he said.

The land will be leased from the NSW Government for 15 years with renewal opportunities.

“I could have it finished for March.

“It is about making Gosford a destination, and I am working with Central Coast Tourism, because at the moment, people drive to the Reptile Park and turn around and go back to Sydney.

“Gosford is not a destination at the moment, it is a hole in the middle of a doughnut,” he said.

Interview, 10 August 2015 Tim Gunasinghe, CommercialHQ Jackie Pearson, journalist

A montage of the Buddhist temple and ancillary buildings

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

The NSW Department needed local jobs.

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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wo more significant developments received approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) when it met on Thursday, July 16.

Gosford Council mayor and JRPP representative, Cr Lawrie McKinna said approval was given for $7.5 million worth of extensions and other works at North Gosford Private Hospital.

“It has to go through the JRPP because it is a hospital,” Cr McKinna said.

A $25.5 million residential and commercial development at 43 Beane St was also given the green

light by the JRPP. Cr McKinna said the JRPP requested more information on a third development, a residential flat building at 21-23 Mann St, Gosford.

“It will go back to the JRPP and will be reassessed on its merits in September,” Cr McKinna said.

He said he had not yet been notified of when the

next Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel meeting would be held.

However, he expected the major three-tower Waterside development in Mann St would soon be reviewed by the JRPP. Interview, 11 August 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Artist's impression of Marina Cove under Brian McGowan Bridge on Gosford's waterfront

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Council had previously resolved to acquire land for road widening purposes in accordance with its Land Transaction Policy and using grant funding in August 2014.

Changes have subsequently been made by Transport NSW to the proposed rail crossing location and orientation.

As a result, Council adopted a recommendation made by its department of construction and operations to increase the road widening previously required from the property at 170 Woy Woy Rd. The whole project includes a major realignment of Woy Woy Rd at Horsfield Rd and widening down Bulls Hill, construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge and associated works, construction of a new rail underpass and roundabout adjacent to the Woy Woy treatment plant as well as a major realignment of Nagari Rd. “Stage one work encompassing the construction of the pedestrian underpass adjacent to the existing level crossing near Rawson Rd has been completed,” according to a report prepared by Council staff.

Stage two of the overall project, which includes construction of the rail underpass, reconstruction of Nagari Rd and the construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge required the partial acquisition of a number of privately- and Councilowned properties.

The acquisition process is currently nearing completion, according to the report.

Since March 2015, the components which directly affect rail infrastructure will be managed

by Transport NSW with Gosford Council being given responsibility for delivering the remainder of the project.

“Transport NSW has made changes to the orientation and construction methodology of the rail underpass, which now requires an increase in the area of land needing to be acquired from one of the privately-owned land parcels.”

The area now requiring acquisition is 900 square metres,

an increase of 850 square metres.

“Preliminary discussions with the property owner have been positive.

Therefore it is recommended that Council proceed with the revised land acquisition,” the report to Council stated.

The report also asked Council to note additional title information relating to COSS and reserve land included in the project.

Cr Craig Doyle said the acquisition did involve COSS land that was “inadvertently included”.

“Quite a large parcel of the land we are talking about is actually road reserve and the area doesn’t have the attributes we need in our COSS land,” Cr Doyle said.

Cr Gabby Bowles said the issue of the COSS land inclusion had also been discussed at a meeting of Council’s environmental subcommittee.

“When it first came to light, COSS land was needed for this infrastructure upgrade it was found that a great portion of land is actually covered by existing roadway,” Cr Bowles said.

“Also land previously held had been reclassified as COSS land five years ago but the infrastructure project identified over 20 years ago,” she said.Cr Hillary Morris she believed Council had an agreement in place that when land was sold to the RMS for the project, money would go back into COSS. “That is not mentioned here but I do have the previous resolution, and it is a shame it wasn’t identified as road reserve in the first place,” Cr Morris said.

Cr Chris Burke said the issue had been discussed with RMS NSW two years ago and Council had been told the land would be compulsorily acquired irrespective of its classification as COSS land.

“They pointed that out to us in no uncertain terms so we are getting money for jam,” Cr Bourke said.

The recommendation to acquire the land was carried with only Cr Morris voting against it.

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Mammoth hospital upgrade proposal on exhibition

Former Gosford mayor and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has accepted a Research and Youth Enterprises consultancy role with the project team at Regional Youth Support Services.

He is also working with Coast Shelter on strategic marketing and fund raising.

Mr Holstein has a long history with both organisations, being instrumental in establishing the Parkside Multi Service Youth Facility in Gosford and also the initial Coast Shelter community restaurant for the homeless.

Coast Shelter CEO Mr Laurie

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MPs David Harris, Kathy Smith and David Mehan with Peninsula residents at NSW Parliament for the debate on the closure of Woy Woy Motor Registry

Mayor defends environmental impact of rail underpass

Motor Registry closes It came the day after the NSW Parliament debated the closure, with members of the Peninsula and surrounding community cheering from the gallery.

“The government is signing a death warrant for the town,” Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith told Parliament.

“Businesses will struggle as the heart of Woy Woy, the motor registry, is ripped out,” she said.

Services NSW Minister Mr Dominic Perrottet said in reply: “The government will continue to monitor services in Woy Woy.” “It will be difficult to monitor the services as there are no state services left in Woy Woy,” Ms Smith said.

Former Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews attended the debate to show support for Ms Smith.

“It is outrageous and will inconvenience thousands of people from the Peninsula,” Ms Andrews said.

“The Baird Government just wants to save money at the expense of the people,” she said.

Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said Ms Smith was “grandstanding” about the RMS closure.

However Ms Smith and other members of the opposition benches said 15,000 signatures on a petition was not grandstanding.

Ms Linda Coggins, a driving instructor from the Peninsula, also attended the debate.

“The main point Mr Crouch was trying to make was that there were 800 car spaces available in Gosford,” Ms Coggins said.

“What he doesn’t seem to understand is that those spaces fill up by about 8:30am by commuters using the train,” she said.

Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, spoke in support of Ms Smith.

“The Minister needs to know there is only one small road heading into Gosford called the Brisbane Water Dr and the traffic is horrendous,” Mr Harris said.

“We haven’t won today but

we will fight until the Peninsula receives the services it deserves,” Ms Smith said.

Patonga resident Ms Jeune Coach, who is 85, said she had received a letter from Services NSW to say the motor registry had been relocated to Gosford.

Ms Coach said she had received a brochure in the mail which outlined what would be provided by a new mobile service that would be available in Woy Woy from the end of August.

Ms Coach said she passed her driving license with flying colours in June but still chose to have a 30km license restriction and did not drive at night.

She said her main concern about driving to Gosford to use RMS services was not the drive but the lack of parking and the need to walk to the Services NSW shopfront.

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Gosford mayor Cr Laurie McKinna has defended the council’s environmental standards in the design of the second stage of the Woy Woy railway underpass.

proposal to redevelop Gosford Hospital and commence the first stage of a new Health and Wellbeing Precinct (HWP) is now on exhibition for community feedback.

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The Department of Planning and Environment is keen to hear the community’s views on the application, which seeks to: demolish existing buildings and carry out site preparatory works; refurbish existing hospital buildings; carry

out road works including closing Beane St West, converting Holden St into a pedestrian plaza (accessible by emergency and service vehicles only), internal upgrades to Hospital Rd and upgrading intersections with Racecourse Rd.

The proposed plans also include the construction of a new 11 storey hospital wing with rooftop helipad, a new seven-level multistorey car park with approximately 803 parking spaces and a covered pedestrian link to the main hospital entrance.

Two new six and five storey buildings are to be constructed above the car park for health related purposes and administration activities.

Ancillary works will include hospital signage, landscaping and lot consolidation, including consolidating the existing hospital and Health and Wellbeing Precinct

sites into one and two allotments, respectively.

A spokesperson for the Department of Planning and Environment said the local community always has an opportunity to share their views. “ C o m m u n i t y consultation is an integral part of the planning process and the applicant will have to respond to the feedback

we receive and this is taken into consideration when we develop our recommendations,” the spokesperson said.

Submissions can be made until Friday, September 11.

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In a media release issued last week, Cr McKinna said that “extensive measures” would be in place to protect the sensitive environmental areas at Bulls Hill.

“Some Council-owned properties have been acquired for the project’s second stage including part of the Nagari Road Bush Reserve, some Coastal Open Space System (COSS) land and part of the sewage treatment plant site.

“An Environmental Impact Statement highlighted that the works will deliver major community benefits and with the appropriate mitigation measures any impact to the natural environment will be minimal.

“The COSS land that has been acquired in this particular area for the works represents less than one per cent of the over 2500 hectares of land across Gosford City that is currently secured within Council’s COSS. “This COSS land was originally acquired to help protect the nearby wetlands, but the stage two works and associated environmental protection measures have been designed to ensure there is minimal impact on the wetlands.

“Importantly, the compensation for the COSS land that’s been acquired will be used to purchase even more valuable environmentally sensitive land across Gosford City to include in the COSS,” Cr McKinna added.

The NSW Government has so far committed $52 million in funding to help Council design and implement the Rawson Road Railway Level Crossing

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Alison Homestead officially re-opened

Maher said, “Chris Holstein brings 25 years of knowledge in government relations to the Shelter; experience that will assist us in dealing with the plight of the homeless.”

RYSS has operated since 1986 as a one-stop shop for youth aged 12 to 25 years and their families.

It provides individual case management, advice and referral services, arts services and transitional housing.

RYSS CEO Ms Kim McLoughry said she was pleased to have someone of Chris’s background and ability joining the organization.

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The first six months of 2015 have seen Gosford Council provide the Peninsula with significant road renewal, environmental, sports and recreation projects, according to general manager, Mr Paul Anderson.

Replacement Project.

The level crossing at Rawson Rd will be closed when the new vehicle underpass at the base of Bulls Hill is completed.

The underpass will connect Nagari Rd to Woy Woy Rd. Cr McKinna, said he was pleased to see work had started on “this important stage of the project” following the completion of the new pedestrian underpass.

“Earlier this year I was joined by the NSW Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay to open the new $4.5 million pedestrian and cyclist underpass near the intersection of Rawson Rd and Railway St. “These works will deliver significant safety and transport improvements for both road and rail users,” he said.

Media release, 21 Aug 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

A progress report for the first six months of the year stated road renewal projects were completed across Umina.

The upgrade of the Woy Woy sewage pumping station was part of a program to the performance of

the region’s sewerage network.

Completion of the Lance Webb Reserve stabilizing wall at Ettalong was included in the report as a culture, recreation and sporting highlight.

The installation of extensive new fitness equipment at the Peninsula Leisure Centre was listed as another highlight.

The report also lists the completion of 386 metres of stormwater drainage in Lone Pine Ave, Umina.

Gosford Council agenda GOV.112, 25 Aug 2015

Travel safety forum A free Getting Around Safely forum will be held at the Ettalong senior citizens’ centre on Tuesday, September 8.

It will feature information and practical advice from Transport for NSW, NSW TrainLink, NSW Police, NRMA Safer Driving School and both Councils’ Road Safety Officers.

There will also be authorised child restraint fitters and mobility

scooter suppliers at the forum.

Attendees will receive free morning tea and a forum giveaway bag.

The free Getting Around Safely forums have been made possible through funding from Transport for NSW. The session will run from 10am to 12pm.

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Minister for Roads and Freight Mr Duncan Gay and Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna at the official opening of the pedestrian underpass at the Rawson Rd level crossing

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The re-opened Alison homestead

he long awaited rebuild of Alison Homestead is complete and the step towards returning Wyong District Museum Cultural Grants program.

“The Historical homestead officially re-opened its doors on Tuesday, September the property to its full and Historical Society operational glory which volunteers for their Society has a long 1.

The Homestead, whose history dates back to 1875, fell victim to an arson attack in December 2011, which burned the original heritage building, containing the museum, to the ground.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the rebuild and restoration project had been a slow and painstaking process and he was excited to see the valuable heritage building now complete.

“Alison Homestead is an important link in our network of community and cultural facilities as it represents the arrival and location of the region’s

best known pioneering families,” Cr Eaton said.

“This has been a true community rebuild as Council worked closely with volunteers from the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society through every stage to ensure the facility retained its historical integrity and met the needs of user groups and visitors.

“The rebuild represents a blend of old and new, with restoration to the surviving portion of the homestead and a new building within the original footprint“ The project included

delicate restoration works and works to improve site access including formalised car parking, a bus turning bay, bus drop-off area for visiting groups and widening and sealing the driveway and entry.

According to Council’s manager, community partnerships and planning Ms Julie Vaughan, the new and improved Alison Homestead design utilises functional spaces to maximise the use as a museum as well as a learning and cultural centre.

“The Homestead opening is the first

will be realised in October when the museum will open its doors to the public once more.

“Although many priceless historical items, photographs and documents were sadly lost in the fire, the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society saved and cleaned as many items as possible and these will be displayed in the new museum area.

“In addition, in 2002, almost 20,000 documents were scanned or saved in a digital format and these will also be displayed for the public to view.

“I commend the

tireless efforts to rebuild this collection of Wyong’s history and encourage everyone in the community to visit Alison Homestead when the museum reopens in October as part of the Pioneers Centenary celebrations.”

Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC was on hand at the re-opening of the homestead to present a $1,700 grant to the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society.

The grant was awarded to the society through the NSW Government’s

standing commitment to recording the history of the Wyong shire, and I am proud that the NSW Government is supporting this commitment”, Mr MacDonald said.

“This funding injection is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to increasing opportunities for participation in arts and cultural activities in local communities,” he said.

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Water catchment area site found to be polluted source of polluted sediment that had entered Ourimbah Creek was found by the proactive efforts of a Wyong Council officer.

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Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, has praised the efforts of the staff who identified a site in the water catchment area, but outside the Wyong shire boundary.

“Our staff really are some of the best in the business,” Cr Eaton said.

“We received a call a month ago through our environmental line with reports of discoloured water in Ourimbah Creek.

“The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) was notified and inspected a number of points along the creek and found no evidence of discharge.

“As a precaution, we shut down our pumping station in Ourimbah Creek while water samples were collected.

“But we had one staff member who was dedicated to finding why

there were reports of discoloured water.

“Two weeks ago, he identified a site and sent all the evidence to the EPA and Gosford Council.

“The water was found flowing down from Hallards Creek which flows into our shire.

“I want to assure residents the Shire’s water has not been compromised and Wyong Water is still providing high quality water to all residents to a national standard.”

Connections have been made between the discoloured water and the landfill (Bingo Mountain) at Hallards Rd, Mangrove Mountain.

Residents of Mangrove Mountain have written to the EPA and Gosford Council regarding the status of the landfill but

said they are still awaiting a detailed response.

“What on earth persuaded Gosford Council to consent to what is effectively a rubbish tip being dug into the underground aquifer in the bed of a creek that feeds into the Central Coast water supply?” one Kulnura resident asked Gosford Council’s general manager and elected representatives in May. A response from Gosford Council’s coordinator of compliance, Mr Warren Murphy stated that recent modifications to the development consent for the landfill were as a result of orders handed down by the NSW Land and Environment Court.

“As the matter was determined by the Court, Council was not able to

The Mangrove Mountain landfill looking from the golf course

seek public comment as it would during a normal consent process,” Mr Murphy said.

He recommended residents take up their concerns directly with the EPA. The Mangrove Mountain Districts Community Group wrote to the EPA and received a form letter on April 16, 2015 stating that its

correspondence would be reviewed as soon as possible.

It has not had any further contact from the EPA Wyong Regional Chronicle sent questions to the EPA but a response had not been received by our print deadline.

Gosford Council will be asked to respond in the next issue of Coast

Community News.

Media release, September 2, 2015 Wyong Council media Letters, August 25 and May 29, 2015 Mangrove Mountain Districts Community Group Letters, April 14 and July 21 Paul Anderson and Warren Murphy Gosford City Council Letter, April 16, 2015 Jenny Lange, Environment Protection Authority

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P4 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - September 4, 2015

Total Environment Centre and Council disagree over endangered species sites he Total E n v i ro n m e n t Centre (TEC) has rejected as “not credible� an explanation from Wyong Council of planning for 23 sites identified by the TEC as ‘endangered’.

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“There is very little evidence of the Council taking a balanced approach to growth and the environment as most of their responses avoid the reality of why they are intent on destroying endangered ecological communities, eroding wildlife corridors, selling community land and proposing developments totally out of scale with the area,� said Jeff Angel, TEC’s executive director.

In late July the TEC had produced a map identifying 23 ecologically endangered communities in the Wyong Shire.

In response to the TEC, Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said it was “Committed to a planning framework that establishes

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Cr Eaton said the 23 sites identified by the TEC as being under environmental threat are “among many sites which not only provide infrastructure, the backbone of Wyong Shire, but are being managed to protect environmental values, provide housing solutions, public open space and employment opportunities.

“Our number one priority is to provide jobs and opportunities for our community,� he said. “Our population is expected to increase by 50,000 by 2031 so we need to plan for this growth now so we can continue to provide essential infrastructure and services for our community. “A lot of the sites identified by the TEC are actually critical to providing this infrastructure and I can assure the TEC, and the community, the

environment is not being sacrificed in the process,� he said. “I love living here because of the natural beauty and the amazing lifestyle it brings, as do my fellow councillors and the 85 per cent of our staff who call the shire home. “Everything we do is about enhancing our natural environment, from cleaning up the lakes to planting thousands of trees every year, protecting and patrolling what are simply the best beaches in the state and improving our parks and open space. “I’ve invited Mr Angel to leave his Sydney office and come north to Wyong shire and see for himself before spouting these unfounded claims.�

According to Cr Eaton, 39.8 per cent of Wyong shire is zoned for conservation purposes with 7 per cent (less than 6,000 hectares) zoned for residential development.

However, Mr Angel said Cr Eaton significantly

exaggerated projected population growth by a third. “He should get his facts right,� Mr Angel said. ‘’Our staff and local concerned residents are very familiar with the shire and the information is damning. “Large areas of intact and endangered native vegetation also important to local amenity and wildlife corridors, have been converted to operational land for development or sale. “The Council claims suggest many areas are largely drainage, water or sewerage infrastructure, when the vast majority of the sites are fully vegetated and were previously protected for their environmental values as community land. “Our Threats Map also points to failures by the Department of Planning. “Proper regional planning is essential, including an enforceable sea level rise policy. ‘’Of course there will be growth but it can be done in

a sensible and balanced way that does not create urban sprawl and wreck the local bushland and environmental amenity that residents treasure. “The Council should also be aware that just because there are major bushland areas to the west, this does not compensate for the loss of endangered species. “They are under imminent threat of extinction because scientists have found they are no longer widely distributed due to loss of their particular habitat. “The Mayor’s claims in Wyong Council media release (17/8/15) an increase in population of 50,000 by 2030 when the latest projections are for 33,000,�

Mr Angel said.

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Budgewoi land swap proposed as a win win situation land swap to enable a new Wo o l w o r t h s supermarket to be built next to the existing Budgewoi shopping centre could result in the delivery of stateof-the-art sporting facilities and local jobs for the Budgewoi and Halekulani community.

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The proposal will see the relocation of recreational facilities from Halekulani Oval in Budgewoi to a site currently owned by Woolworths in Colongra.

Council would own the site and the long term lease of a neighbouring site from Delta Electricity will create a 10 hectare facility.

The facility would house multiple playing fields, a turf cricket pitch, multipurpose courts, amenities, playground facilities and a car park, according to Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM.

Map of current oval site

Cr Eaton said the proposal would provide enhanced sporting facilities for the local community, much better parking facilities and better co-location with the existing soccer fields. “We think this is a creative solution that will provide

the best outcomes for the whole community,� Cr Eaton said.

In return, Halekulani Oval would be rezoned to allow for the development (subject to approvals) of a new Woolworths supermarket next to the existing Budgewoi

Map of proposed new sporting facility site

Shopping Centre.

The new supermarket, according to Cr Eaton, would deliver economic development to the community by centralising retail to the city centre and creating 100 local jobs. “This is a real winwin for the community

as it means more jobs and retail competition as well as enhanced sporting and recreation facilities,� he said. “That is why we have been working so hard with Woolworths to come up with a proposal that will benefit all stakeholders.�

Council will retain ownership of the Halekulani Community Hall which will get a makeover and a new town park and playground will be developed alongside it.

To minimise the impact on sporting groups, Council has agreed to forward fund the development of the new sporting facilities at Colongra with works expected to get underway later this year.

Council is working with the “Touched by Olivia Foundation’ to build an inclusive play space at the Colongra site.

It will form part of a national network of inclusive spaces and be the first of its kind on the Central Coast.

The proposal will be subject to extensive public consultation in the coming months.

Media release, August 26, 2015 Wyong Council media

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Submissions on Pacific Hwy upgrade through Wyong available to view

Current route of Pacific Highway through Wyong Town Centre

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ommunity members can now view the consultation report collating all feedback received during the display of the revised design for the Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong town

Council sponsorship recipients announced diverse range of arts, cultural events, festivals, recreation and community development programs will share in almost $80,000 in sponsorship endorsed by Wyong Council.

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Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the sponsorship program has been created to encourage events or programs that will help build and strengthen the shire’s reputation as a great place to live, work and visit.

“We want more visitors, more spending by visitors and more local businesses to succeed from increased economic activity,” Cr Eaton said.

“We want locals to benefit from any sponsored initiatives through social inclusion and participation,” he said.

“That is why we are keen on establishing a marketing and promotion board for the shire to ensure we are attracting the right events in the right places.”

Council’s tourism and marketing officer, Ms Myra Lowe said this

Johnson Rd at Tuggerah and Cutler Dve at Wyong.

“There were 75 formal submissions received during the consultation period and the published report summarises this feedback and responds to the issues raised.

“Commuter car parking, property acquisition, impact on Wyong Squash Centre, heritage impact, suggestions for alternative designs and concerns around traffic flow including capacity, growth and traffic lights were among the issues raised.

“Roads and Maritime has considered the feedback provided and is now finalising the

concept design and review of environmental factors (REF) for the planned upgrade.

“A further chance for feedback will be invited when the concept design and REF are displayed later this year.

“The consultation report is now available to view on the project website as well as a digital animation showing the revised design.

“Roads and Maritime will continue to keep the community and stakeholders informed as planning progresses.”

Media release, August 26, 2015 Roads and Maritime Services media

Stroke Golf Competition, a national golf competition with the final to be held in Wyong.

The full list of sponsorship recipients and amounts are: Long Jetty Street Festival ($5,000), Mingara Orchid Festival ($2,500), Sculptures on the Green ($2,500 each year for next two years), Sundays at the Old School ($2,500 each year for next two years), Take a stroke for stroke ($7,500 in 201516 and $5,000 in 2016-17), Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix ($5000 in each of next two years), Wyong Triathlon ($15,000 for 20105-16 and $12,000 in 2016-17) and Coastal Chic ($5,000 for each of the next two years).

Media release, August 26, 2015 Wyong Council media

Wyong Chamber has a new president

centre.

A Roads and Maritime Services spokesperson said $1.5 million has been allocated this financial year to plan the proposed upgrade.

“The proposed upgrade would improve traffic flow, travel times and safety for all road users taking into account the development and growing population of the Wyong local government area,” the Roads and Maritime spokesperson said.

“The Pacific Highway is the main route through Wyong and is a single lane in each direction.

“Community feedback was invited in May on the revised design which provides two lanes in each direction between

year’s eight successful sponsorship applications include tourism, sporting and community conscious initiatives that promote the potential of a range of locations and businesses around the shire covering the well-known, the underutilised and the new.

“Many of the initiatives that have been awarded sponsorship funding this year are passion projects, such the Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix to be held in Ourimbah and a vibrant Long Jetty Street Festival, organised by mainly local businesses to celebrate the thriving Long Jetty community,” Ms Lowe said.

“Other initiatives awarded sponsorship include Coastal Chic, an online Central Coast specific marketing platform and the Take a Stroke for

r. Ron Stevens was elected president of the Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting held at the Wyong Racing Club on Tuesday, August 25.

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Mr Stevens said he believed in the Chamber and that the icing on the cake is always that the Management Committee has always been made up of people who care about the area.

“You could say that the Chamber is most professional in all that it does and let’s not forget our open book approach to our financial dealings and an excellent working relationship with Wyong Council officers,” Mr Stevens said.

He said the retiring

president, Ms Sandra Kerr, the committee and staff had left a great base to move forward from.

The Chamber is the largest on the Central Coast and is always looking for new member businesses.

The 2015-16 committee also includes Mr Marcus Kroek as vice president, Mr Ben Irons as treasurer and Ms Adele Alessio as secretary.

Directors are Ms Karen McLean, Ms Jenny Abourizk, Mr Stephan Leroy, Ms Katy Gregory, Mr Patrick Zuluaga, Ms Julie Conroy and Ms Donna Lalor.

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Environment minister appears uninterested in saving endangered tree species he Save Wyong Trees campaign has accused NSW minister for the environment, Mr Mark Speakman, of refusing to help the residents of Wyong.

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“We wrote to the minister seeking assistance from his department following the disastrous tree policy adopted by Wyong Council,” said Save Wyong Trees spokesperson, Mr Greg Simmonds.

“The Wyong tree policy allows all trees to be cleared on all residential land of 1500 square metres or less,” Mr Simmonds said.

“Wyong Council is now taking the position that it does not provide advice for landholders,” he said.

“We asked the minister to station staff in Wyong who could advise residents on what was

Members of Save Wyong Trees checking correspondence from the Minister

an endangered tree or ecological community and which therefore could make them liable to a criminal offence if it was

cleared.

“Instead the minister referred us back to the council who, predictably, refused to provide advice.

“The minister also advised us to call the Environment Line if we thought unlawful activity was occurring.

“Unfortunately the minister completely missed the point that residents don’t know if an unlawful activity is taking place if there is no-one to provide advice on which trees are threatened or endangered and which trees aren’t.

“The Minister has no clue about the environmental damage which is occurring in Wyong right now,” said Mr Simmonds.

“Save Wyong Trees is calling on the Minister for the Environment to stop misleading the people by suggesting that Wyong Council will assist them and visit Wyong to see the destruction for himself.”

The Save Wyong Trees group also wants the NSW minister to dedicate two staff in Wyong to “save our threatened species from being cleared.

“Save Wyong Trees has confirmed that if a resident

rings Wyong Council for information about how to identify an endangered or threatened tree species, the council officers simply refer the caller to the revised Chapter 3.6 of the Wyong Development Control Plan (WDCP) on the Council website.

“No assistance is provided to access the five Commonwealth and state Government departments or to comply with the nine legislative acts and four state environmental planning policies, meaning residents face a real risk of substantial fines.

“Save Wyong Trees has written again to the Minister, hoping for genuine assistance for the residents of Wyong Shire.”

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EPA grant to Darkinjung Land Council to combat illegal dumping

Beach repair works to The Entrance needed now ember for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan MP with members of The Entrance Surf Live Saving Club has called on Wyong Council to begin beach repair works to The Entrance sooner, rather than later.

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arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) was announced as the successful recipient of a $50,000 grant from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) under the Aboriginal Lands Clean-Up and Prevention (ALCUP) Program on Friday, August 14.

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This Project is a NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy aimed to assist Aboriginal Land Councils to tackle illegal dumping.

The $50,000 will be put towards a large scale clean-up and prevention project on Darkinjung’s Wyong environmental landholdings.

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safety and environment officer, Mr Kelvin Johnson said, “The project will focus on 10 areas in the Wyong region, removing approximately 1,300 tonnes of illegally dumped material from 118 sites.”

“We will also be blocking 18 illegally made entry points and outsourcing to licensed contractors to remove and dispose of 175 tonnes of bonded asbestos to a licensed facility.

“It is estimated that 80 per cent of the waste will be directed to recycling facilities, leaving 20 per cent of the waste being directed to a licensed landfill”.

In addition to the cleanup, Darkinjung LALC

will be working alongside Wyong Council and the Environment Protection Authority’s Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) Squad to proactively pursue illegal dumpers.

“We will be installing surveillance cameras at known illegal dumping hotspots and combined with the random monitoring of these areas, illegal dumpers will be caught,” Mr Johnson said.

“This large scale cleanup wouldn’t be possible without the funding from the Environment Protection Authority and support from Wyong Shire Council and the Regional Illegal Dumping Squad who we would like to thank for their assistance,” he said.

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Wyong Council has promised to transfer sand from dredging operations in The Entrance Channel to The Entrance Beach to combat ongoing erosion problems.

Members of The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club are worried that if the sand is not delivered soon, erosion to the beach will become a much larger problem into the future.

“I’m happy to be here with members of The Entrance SLSC today.

“We need to see some action from Council in this area,” Mr Mehan said.

“The reality is that the longer we leave this to wait, the bigger the problem is going to become.

“Council have come half way in promising the sand for The Entrance Beach which is a great first step but we need a timeframe for when the sand works are going to take place.”

A statement from Wyong Council said:

“Staff have spoken to representatives from The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club in recent weeks about The Entrance Beach.

“Council are currently in the process of procuring an extra 1 kilometre of pipes to undertake the works.

“We are hoping to commence installation of the pipes by midSeptember and start pumping sand to The Entrance Beach in midOctober.

“Recent Council inspections have shown some sand starting to cover the exposed rocks in sections of the beach.

“We hope this continues as this, with our plans to renourish the beach, will provide a more usable swimming location throughout summer.”

Media release, September 1, 2015 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance Media statement, September 2, 2015 Wyong Council media

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Fire stops trains and closes highway

Robbed and assaulted on Pacific Hwy olice are appealing for information after three men were robbed and assaulted in Wyong on the night of Tuesday, August 25.

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At about 8:00pm, a 17-year-old male and a 21-year-old man were walking along the Pacific Hwy near Wyong North.

Four females and one male approached and spoke to the pair.

The teen contacted his father using a mobile phone.

The group allegedly stole a backpack and threw bottles at the two male victims.

The two males ran to a nearby car park on the Pacific Highway, where they were met by the teenage victim’s 53-yearold father.

The group punched the 53-year-old man and stole the keys from his car and ran from the area.

The father and son were taken to Wyong Hospital for treatment to cuts and bruises but have since been released.

Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended the scene and commenced an investigation.

Two of the people were described to police with one male described as being of Caucasian

appearance, with a slim build and at the time was seen wearing a grey hoodie and grey shorts.

One of the females was described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, with a large build and short hair.

Police are continuing with their inquiries into the incident and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Media release, August 26, 2015 NSW Police media

fire in the scrap metal yard at OneSteel in Lisarow stopped trains between Wyong and Gosford and closed the Pacific Highway in both directions for over two hours on Wednesday, July 22.

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At the height of the fire, 16 fire-fighting units from stations all over the Central Coast were at the scene.

People working at the site, 15 in total, had to be evacuated from the premises and it was to remain closed until the fire was completely extinguished.

The fire had been contained and marginally reduced by approximately 2.45pm, but 10 fire-fighting units were still at the scene according to Fire and Rescue NSW. “It is what we call a deepseated fire in a big pile of rubbish,” said a Fire and Rescue NSW spokesperson.

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About 1:30pm, investigators attended a property on Inderam St, where they executed a search warrant.

Police seized more than 100 cannabis plants, 1.2kg of loose leaf cannabis and an air-rifle.

A 71-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Wyong Police station where he was

charged with cultivate prohibited plant greater than indictable, possess prohibited plant, supply prohibited drug cannabis (deemed), possess prohibited drug cannabis, possess unregistered firearm not prohibited firearm/pistol, and not

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The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.

Media release, August 26, 2015 NSW Police media

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.

“Fire fighters will have to pull it apart and put it out bit by bit,” she said.

According to the spokesperson, it was difficult to estimate how long it would take to

extinguish the fire and its cause was not yet known.

Motorists were diverted via Parsons Rd and Newling St from approximately 11:30am and the road remained closed until 1:50pm.

Additionally, trains on the Central Coast and Newcastle Line were stopped between Wyong and Gosford and replaced with buses.

Media release, 22 July 2015 Kristen Forbes, Transport Management Centre Interview, 22 July 2015 NSW Fire and Rescue media unit Jackie Pearson, journalist

Man charged with 11 firearms offences

Cannabis farm uncovered fficers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command Drug/Antitheft Unit had been investigating cultivation of cannabis in the area.

On The Beat

ight firearms and ammunition were seized during a traffic stop on the M1 Motorway on Friday, August 28.

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Officers attached to Strike Force Raptor were patrolling the M1 about 5pm when they stopped a driver and searched his vehicle.

Police alleged eight firearms and ammunition were found during the search, and a 64-year-old man was arrested.

He was taken to Wyong

Police Station where he was charged with 11 offences including eight counts of possess unauthorised firearm, possess three or more unregistered firearms, possess unauthorised ammunition, and possess a prohibited weapon.

The man subsequently appeared in Wyong Bail Court on the morning of Sunday, August 30.

The man, from Fitzroy in Victoria, was refused bail before his court appearance.

Media release, August 30, 2015 NSW Police media

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Health

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Community Drug Action Teams receive funding

Hospital emergency waiting times better than state averages

Headspace officially launched at Gravity Youth Centre

yong hospital patients are likely to be seen faster than the state average in a medical emergency but may face s police concede they cannot arrest their longer elective surgery waiting times than the way out of Australia’s drug problem, the future of Community Drug Action NSW average.

Teams (CDATs) in the Wyong area has been According to the latest considered to have urgent statistics from the Bureau needs. secured for another 12 months..

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The CDATs’ successful work has been acknowledged by the New South Wales Government which has announced almost $300,000 in re-funding.

About 65 CDATs will receive grants ranging from $3,000 to $25,000 as part of the state government’s 2015-2016 Small Grants Program.

Community programs manager, Ms Nikki Woolley, who manages the program for the Australian Drug Foundation, said the teams were constantly thinking outside the box when it came to finding innovative solutions for local drug or alcohol issues.

“No town has exactly the same issue as the next – one size does not fit all.

“We are holding community drug forums in the majority of our regions, various drug and alcohol free events, delivering safe partying packs, training young people to be leaders in their communities and running a range of

awareness campaigns,” said Ms Woolley.

“Without these grants from the state government, we simply can’t do our work.

“It’s essential to the CDATs achieving their ambitious plans next year.”

In the Wyong region, the Going Off At The Swamp (GOATS) family festival has received a $3,000 grant for its event on April 10, 2016.

The broad aim of GOATS is to minimise alcohol and other drug harm, foster relationships, promote community spirit and to enhance community connectedness through engaging people across the generations in an alcohol and drug free environment.

UON Ourimbah Campus has been funded for two projects, The Connect Day in July and the Tradies Project in March 2016.

Media release, September 2, 2015 Ilka Burnham-King, Australian Drug Foundation

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of Health Information, 15,126 clients were cared for by the Wyong Hospital emergency department between January 2015 and March 2015.

Of those, 81 required resuscitation and 1,374 were classified in the second most urgent triage category.

The time patients were required to wait for care in the Wyong Hospital emergency department were either better than or on a par with overall emergency department wait times in NSW. For example, the median time waited by emergency patients in the second-highest triage category was seven minutes in Wyong Hospital compared with eight minutes in hospitals across the state.

The median time patients had to wait if they were deemed to be in the third most urgent triage category was 21 minutes at Wyong compared with 20 minutes in hospitals around the state.

The fifth or lowest triage category saw patients waiting a median time of 23 minutes in Wyong in comparison with 24 minutes for the state.

The longest wait time for the least urgent emergency department cases was 1 hour 52 minutes at Wyong Hospital emergency department compared with 2 hours 15 minutes for the state.

Wyong Hospital patients waiting for elective surgery did experience longer wait times in some categories than the NSW average.

For example, 120 patients waiting for elective surgery during the period January to March 2015 were

Their median surgery waiting time was 19 days whereas the overall state waiting time for comparable patients was a better 10 days.

The longest times waited for those in Wyong requiring urgent elective surgery was 28 days, three longer than the NSW average of 25.

Wyong patients deemed to have a semiurgent need for elective surgery were recording waiting periods of 43 days (median) compared with 48 days across NSW or 77 days at the most in comparison with 84 days across the state.

The Wyong median wait time for non-urgent surgical cases blew out to 301 days compared with 225 days for the state but the longest wait times for non-urgent cases was 346 days for Wyong but 356 days for the state.

Quarterly data, September 1, 2015 Bureau of Health Information, Hospital Quarterly

Helen Isenhour and Karen McNamara at the launch of Headspace Lake Haven

eadspace was officially opened at the Gravity Youth Centre in Lake Haven on Wednesday, September 2.

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Wyong Council’s commitment to youth was highlighted as it joined with community organisations and government agencies for the official launch, according to community partnership and planning manager, Ms Julie

Vaughan.

Ms Vaughan said Headspace was a vital service for young people in the north of the shire .

Media release, September 2, 2015 Wyong Council media

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he 19th Annual Gathering of the Clans is coming to Norah Head on Saturday, September 5.

With the support of Wyong Council, Greater Toukley Vision, Norah Head Sporties Club, Brackets and Jam Central Coast, local businesses, residents and community groups, this iconic event will be held on the Norah Head Sports Oval, Bungary Rd. The Parade of the Tartans begins at 9:45am at Lawson Lane and ends in front of the event’s Castle Façade where a mass pipe band display opens the day’s celebrations.

The bands will perform throughout the day and at the closing ceremony.

The event will include a blessing of the tartans during the ceremony and anyone who has a family tartan is encouraged to bring it along and hold it during the blessing.

In the opening ceremony this year, being that it is the 100thAnniversary of Gallipoli, there will be a small tribute to members of the defence forces.

Throughout the day there will be live entertainment, including pipe band

performances and medieval displays.

There will be a display of Scottish Country Dancing firstly by the Gosford SC Dancers followed by a display by the children from Cardiff Public School.

Members of the audience are then asked to join in the last dance.

Many craft stalls will showcase Scottish and local handicrafts.

Clan stalls will be available for those who would like to know their Scottish heritage.

There will be activities for the lads and lasses, with food and drinks from many cultures available at the Oval.

The ladies and gentlemen from Danelaw Medieval Reenactment group will be there with the Little Knights School teaching the kiddies what it was like to be a knight in days of olde.

Have you ever wondered what is under the boys kilts, well come along and watch the Highland Games Competition and you will definitely see what is there while the boys toss the caber, wrestle with a large log and an opponent.

“The stones of Manhood” will sort the boys from the men this year and for the third year, women will compete.

These female athletes have competed in Scotland along with the male athletes and are definitely worth watching as they compete for trophies and prize money.

There will also be audience participation throughout the day, so why not get up and see how far you can toss the caber or test your manhood with the Stones.

Central Coast Highland Dancing presents the Inaugural Scottish National Dancing Titles to be held during the Gathering of the Clans in Norah Head.

The Scottish National Dancing Titles will seek the dancers best depicting the spirit of Scottish National Dancing.

Similar to Highland Dancing, the dances depict a traditional story and are from Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing Technique.

This competition has dancers who will have competed in Scotland in August this year and they fly back here to compete again for trophies and cash prizes.

Media release, August 27, 2015 Julie Smith, Gathering of the Clans Email, September 3, 2015 Fran Bucello, Scottish Country Dancing, Gosford

The voluntary organizing Committee of Gathering of the Clans would like to thank all our patrons who have attended today and helped out with a donation at the gate. Without you and your donation we would not be able to provide this Gathering each year. We look forward to you coming back next year.

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riginally conceived as part of the celebration of the Wyong Shire’s 50 Year Jubilee. The first Gathering was held in 1996 and held at Harry Moore Oval, Toukley. It was a 2 day Gathering with Highland Games, Scottish dancing, stalls and more.

Over the years the Scottish flavors and sounds have evolved into the festival that is presented to you today, with some of the old traditional customs being revived and presented in a modern theme.

Mrs. Kathy Marvel OAM is our matriarch and Kathy’s passion and love of all things Scottish has made this a much loved and treasured festival.

Brackets & Jam Central Coast Inc. is proud to continue the tradition.

Celebrate with us in 2015 – The 19th Annual Gathering of the Clans

9.45 Parade of Tartans Starts With Mass Bands Display Official Welcome

by Mayor Eaton & Mayor McKinna Raising of the Flags, Blessing of the Tartan Official Opening by Chieftain Mr. David Harris 10.30 Gosford Scottish Dancers Display 10.50 United Mineworkers Pipe Band 11.10 Lithgow Highland Pipe Band 11.30 City of Newcastle RSL Pipe Band 11.50 Danelaw Medieval Display 12.10 Tullibardine Pipe Band 12.30 Hills District Pipe Band 12.50 Ingleburn RSL & Campbelltown - Pipe & Drums 1.05 Highland Games Caber Toss 2.00 Danelaw Medieval Display 2.20 St George-Sutherland Scottish - Pipe band 2.40 Hornsby RSL Pipe Band 3.00 Sydney Thistle Highland Pipe Band 3.20 City of Gosford Pipe Band 4.00 Closing Ceremony Highland Games - Arena 2 This year is our 6th Competition. Each year we have Pro Athletes competing against each other.

Traditional Highland games is where Clans would meet and the Clans Chieftain would put young men through strength challenges as a means of choosing the fittest men for guards and fighting. The day would involve dancers and pipers who would entertain the many clansfolk. Its said to be dated back to 2000BC Spectator involvement is welcomed throughout the day.

So have your muscles toned and ready for when you are asked to come up& do what our Athletes do. It may not be as easy as it looks.

Education

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Spelling Bee regional finals to be held at Wadalba

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Science students do field work at Bateau Bay

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ear 11 Gorokan High School biology and senior science students travelled to Wonga Rock Platform at Bateau Bay to conduct field work studies on Tuesday, August 11.

The students put into practice the various techniques that they have been learning about in class, surveying the life of the platform and measuring factors that

can affect it.

The program was run by representatives from the Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre.

Following the trip, the

students were required to write a fieldwork report as part of their assessment.

Newsletter, August 2015 Karen Wallwork, Gorokan High School

40km school zone decision by Roads and Maritime Services to place a school zone around MacKillop College has been welcomed by member for Wyong, Mr David Harris.

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The RMS made its decision after being petitioned by staff and students because of the widening of Sparks Rd. “I am pleased that a common sense decision has been made to enact a 40km school zone on Sparks Rd for McKillop Catholic College.” Mr Harris said.

“I pass on my

congratulations to Principal Steve Todd and particularly the senior students who organised the petition.” Mr Harris said.

“It was great to see, not just as the local member but also as a former school principal that students were coming together over a community issue and putting into action

steps in order to get things done around the area.” Mr Harris said.

“Student safety should always be a priority and I am thankful that this decision has been made,” he said.

Media release, August 22, 2015 Jake Allen, Office of David Harris

adalba Community School will host the Central Coast Regional Finals of the Premier’s Spelling Bee on Thursday, September 10.

Students from across the State are abuzz as they prepare to represent their schools at the Regional Finals of the Premier’s Spelling Bee. More than 170 students from 45 schools will participate in the 2015 Central Coast Regional Finals.

Wadalba will host 84 competitors from 21 local

schools.

The Premier’s Spelling Bee encourages government school students from Years 3 to 6 to focus on their spelling in a fun and competitive format.

This year 3,625 students representing 942 schools are participating in the Regional Finals, the largest number in the

Bee’s history.

Successful spellers at the Regional Finals will proceed to the State Final on Wednesday, 11 November, where NSW’s best speller will be crowned.

Media release, September 2, 2015 Sven Wright, Department of Education and Communities

Planning underway to rebuild Gorokan High School lanning is underway to rebuild Gorokan High School as part of a $3 million NSW Government Grant.

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“Gorokan High School was selected to participate in the secondary schools renewal project after we were awarded a $3 million grant by the State Government,” said Gorokan High School principal, Mr Sam

Ricketts.

“Planning is under way to complete a new front for our school that will help engage our community further and improve the safety of our students and staff,” Mr Ricketts said.

“I am looking forward to being able to unveil the plans for our school in the near future,” he said.

Newsletter, August 2015 Sam Ricketts, Gorokan High School

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The two organisations held an information session at The Meeting Plan in Tumbi Umbi recently to provide advice and information about the Fee-Free scholarships and course options available.

The Fee-Free Scholarship program is aimed at providing greater access for young people to receive the training and skills they need to gain employment.

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Media release, August 25, 2015 Emily Gallagher, TAFE NSW

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Careers through Reading program underway

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Live Shakespeare performance thought provoking

ear Five and Six students from Budgewoi Public School have been participating in a five-week University of Newcastle Careers through Reading program.

Each Monday the program enables students to rotate around activities and read books about different careers that can be studied at university.

Program leaders spoke with the children about what they are studying including biology,

architecture, information technology, exercise and sport science and physiology.

At the final session, each student received a book called Hope, about a little girl knowing her strengths, weaknesses and what is good for her

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and her family.

The overall message of the book was to never give up and always have hope.

Newsletter, August 31, 2015 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

Year 5 and 6 Budgewoi Public School students participating in Careers through Reading Year 12 Advanced English students from Northlakes High School attended Hamlet

IT Timber students complete major projects his year’s Gorokan High School IT Timber students have produced a range of individual projects.

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The projects are a culmination of a year’s work in planning, designing, constructing and evaluating their work.

Each student planned

their own project to meet their individual needs.

The amount of work required meant that students attended school during the holidays and worked back after school

frequently to finish their work.

Newsletter, August 2015 Sam Rickets, Gorokan High School

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ear 12 Advanced English students from Northlakes High School travelled to Newcastle Civic Centre to view Bell Shakespeare’s performance of Hamlet on Friday, August 21.

The students have studied this text as part of their final year at Northlakes High School and were interested in seeing an interpretation of the text.

The performance was controversial and very thought-provoking and resulted in many class discussions of the context

and depiction of the characters.

It provided the students with a very different perspective than their own and solidified their understanding of the relevant themes and issues.

It prompted them to consider concerns such as context and how it may be shown through

performance to drive audience perception and impact on understanding.

The excursion provoked the class to develop their own opinions and strengthen their thesis concepts.

Newsletter, 31 August 2015 Merrilyn Rowley, Northlakes High School

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Chinese Cultural Festival set to entertain

Spring festival and show underway yong Regional Chamber of Commerce has a number of activities underway for Spring 2015.

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China Australia Friendship Association members

he fifth Chinese Cultural Festival will be held at Memorial Park, departments and business groups.

The Entrance on Sunday, September 13.

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Ms Ruby Eaton, president of the China Australia Friendship Association and festival organiser said the event is intended to showcase Chinese culture, form bonds between Chinese residents and those of other cultures and attract tourists to The Entrance.

Ms Eaton said the China Australia Friendship Association was formed in 2011 as

a way for new residents from China to forge friendships with other Chinese Australians and across cultural groups.

The association’s weekly meetings attract between 30 and 40 participants, she said.

As the wife of Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, Ms Eaton said she had the advantage of being out and about more than many other new

residents.

“Other people are very lonely,” she said.

“Most are married to western partners but the language and other cultural barriers means it often takes a long time to understand and get used to the other side of the culture,” she said.

The Chinese Cultural Festival is a way for new Chinese residents, who are growing in numbers in the Wyong region, to socialise and to join with other cultural groups for a day of entertainment and festivities.

“We have five hours entertainment including Chinese singing and dancing, but also Indian dancers, African, Philippino and Aboriginal performances.

“It is a multicultural day, but many performances are Chinese,” she said.

The opening performance is a traditional Chinese lion dance and a dragon dance.

Ms Eaton said the dragon brings luck and good fortune.

Stalls will include various friendship associations, foods from different cultures, local services, government

Ms Eaton said the event is being held close to the Chinese Moon Festival so patrons will have the opportunity to taste a traditional Chinese moon cake.

“There will be Chinese tea tasting and lots of interesting things like a Tai Chi display,” she said.

“There will be lots of colour; the stalls and the performers will all be very beautiful.

“A special treat this year is the famous Sichuan face changing performance, very rarely seen outside of China,” she said.

“This year Qianjiang City, near Wuhan in central China, is sending a group of students to do a variety of performances including singing and dancing.

“As well, there’s calligraphy, traditional medicine, craft, face painting and kids’ fun.

“Again this year, there will be a Chinese costume competition with everyone encouraged to wear Chinese dress and the best dressed wins a great prize”, Ms Eaton said.

Interview, August 31, 2015 Email, September 2, 2015 Ruby Eaton, China Australia Friendship Association

One of the most popular is the Yarramalong Valley Scarecrow Competition and Display which runs until Sunday, September 13 throughout the Yarramalong Valley.

Scarecrows will be on display alongside Yarramalong, Brush Creek and Ravensdale Roads.

The annual valley Scarecrow Competition attracts a wide range of ‘crows’, from the traditional, through the creative to the humorous.

The viewing public are invited to vote for a ‘People’s Choice’ at one of the three ‘Voting Booths’ along the scarecrow route or by viewing all the ‘crows’ online, then posting an ‘e-vote’ by following the prompts.

Three ‘voting booths’ are located at Wyong Creek Public School, Wyong Creek Hall and near Yarramalong Village Store.

Three other winners will be selected by a panel of independent judges picking their best in the Traditional, Humorous and Creative categories.

The Wyong Orchid

Show will be held on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 at Wyong Race Club.

The Yarramalong Valley Spring Show is held on Sunday, September 13 at Jack Gear Reserve, Linga Longa Rd, Yarramalong Valley.

This year’s event has been upgraded to part of the Wyong Shire Agricultural Show and will include Wood Chopping and Animal Nursery.

Attractions will include market stalls, Classic Car Display, Tugo-War competition and a free jumping castle.

The Wyong Shire Agricultural Show comprises of five event categories including a Horse (HACK) Event at Morisset Showground, a Cake & Biscuit Baking Competition at Wyong Creek Hall, and a Photography Competition at Yarramalong Hall.

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Three fine art exhibitions in October

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Ukulele Festival is back at The Entrance

hree fine art exhibitions will be hosted by the Tuggerah Lakes Art Society during October.

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A fine art exhibition will be held at Bateau Bay Village shopping centre on Sunday, October 11.

A second exhibition will be held at Wyong Village Plaza from Sunday, October 18 to Sunday, October 25y.

A third exhibition called Fine Art with Fab Fakes will be shown at Wyong Village Plaza from Sunday, October 25 to Sunday, November 1.

Tuggerah Lakes Art

Society is well known for the Fab Fakes exhibition that has been running for 13 years.

A fab fake must be based on a work by an artist from over 70 years ago (so no longer living) and some are of masters from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Gail Brigden from Tuggerah Lakes Art Society said the Fabulous Fakes competition started in about 1998 with about

five or six entries.

“The entries were judged by Mr Ron Revitt, a well-known Central Coast artist,” Ms Brigden said.

“Students in the old days used to be able to sit in front of paintings in art galleries or academies and copy the Masters’ works,” she said.

Media release, August 31, 2015 Gail Brigden, Tuggerah Lakes Art Society

2014 Mardi Gras photo album available online special limited edition photo album from the 2014 Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale is now available online.

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The 80-page hard cover photo album has been produced by Lakes Festival Incorporated for the people who dedicated themselves and worked behind the scenes to make the 2014 Mardi Gras a success.

It is a tribute to the entertainers, parade entries, Miss Mardi Gras

participants and mask competitors.

“In particular, the album is dedicated to the life members of Mardi Gras, those who were part of giving this 63 year old event life and who tirelessly worked with passion year after year, making this one of the best remembered

events on the Central Coast”, said Angelika Koop, president of 2015 organising committee.

“Preparations are well under way for the 2015 event on Saturday, November 28,” she said.

Email, August 30, 2015 Angelika Koop, Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale

A jam at 2014 Ukulele Festival

he fourth annual Central Coast Ukulele Festival is back at The Entrance as a four day event from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27.

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To kick start the festival, Thursday, September 24 night is an evening with AJ Leonard and Jenny Rowlands with a workshop and concert at Diggers at The Entrance.

The festival returns to Diggers on the Friday night for a dinner show featuring Ohana, Mirrabooka, Tom and Elliot and the talented Nukes from New Zealand.

Entertainment all day in the park is free on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, all the action is in Memorial Park and Sunday, on the Sails Stage, you will see some extra special performances all day.

This festival is unique

in that it brings people from all ages and walks of life together to make and enjoy music playing the Ukulele.

The program is jam packed with Ukulele clubs from across the state as well as the talented Nukes from New Zealand proudly sponsored by Macron Music and AJ Leonard will be joining in on the festivities.

There will be plenty of music, workshops, dancing and even a record breaking attempt at the most ukulele players strumming and singing with moustaches, which is a prelude to raising awareness for men’s health and prostate cancer.

Visitors are encouraged to give it a go and grow a Mo for the festival.

Saturday’s festival lineup will end with an attempt to break the world record for the most people with MOs playing ukulele.

On Saturday night there will be a ukulele jam at Diggers at The Entrance so “bring your uke along and be led in song.”

Sunday morning kicks off with a Uke breakfast and another full day of entertainment.

Media release, September 1, 2015 Donna Judge The Entrance Town Centre Management

RHYTHM HUNTERS HOT POTATO BAND

DRUM CIRCLE + DJ + FOOD & BAR

SAT 12th SEPT, 6pm TIX $25 PRE SALE NOW AT MOSHTIX www.therhythmhut.com.au ALSO @ THE RHYTHM HUT: Drumming classes, workshops, open mics, ukelele & didge classes, holiday program, school groups + more!

Crooked Fiddle Band, Friday 16th October Luka Lesson, Sunday 1st November [ Proudly sponsored by Peninsular Community Access News ]

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

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

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

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

PO Box 9096 Wyee NSW 2259

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity.

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

Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received.

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

4353 1750 Wyong Toastmasters Club 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

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Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297

Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub Branch Youth Club Ballroom Dancing

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

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

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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

Politics 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.

4351 0450

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 cclapidary@optusnet.com.au

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 info@ccpotters.org

PO Box 4043 East 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

Sport KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6 to 8.30pm from 7yrs $5 Lessons Kangy Angy Near Westfield 0413 237 010 www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

Womens Groups BPW Central Coast

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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Jake McGing agrees to a two-year contract extension with Mariners he Central Coast Mariners have announced that 21-year old defender, Jake McGing has agreed to a two-year contract extension that will see him remain in Yellow and Navy until at least the end of the Hyundai A-League 2017/18 season.

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Jake McGing will be with the Central Coast Mariners until the end of A-League season 2017-18

McGing is a graduate of the Mariners Foxtel National Youth League side and signed his first professional contract with the Mariners in February 2015.

His impressive performances during the pre-season have led to an extension of his time with the Mariners.

Originally a midfielder, McGing found his feet with Westfield Sports High School and went on to captain the Western Sydney Wanderers youth team during the 2013/14 season.

McGing linked with the Mariners the following season and is now a realistic chance to feature prominently in Tony Walmsley’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 plans.

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

Saturday, Sep 5 The Entrance Farmers Market, Memorial Park, 8:00am to 1:00pm The 19th Annual Gathering of the Clans, Norah Head from9:45am

Sunday, Sep 6 Angela Murphy, Sails Stage, The Entrance, 11:00am to 3:00pm

Monday, Sep 7 Toukley and District Art Society monthly general meeting, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Wallarah Rd Gorokan, 10:00am ARPRA Northlakes meeting, Lake Munmorah United Bowling Club, guest speaker member for

Lake Macquarie, Mr Greg Piper, 10:30am

Wednesday, Sept 9 Closing date for annual Wyong Shire garden competition

Thursday, Sep 10 The Aged Rights Seminar including morning tea at Adssi Home Living Australia, 3a Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah, 10:30am to 12:00pm

Friday, Sep 11 Breakfast with Karen McNamara and Sen Michaelia Cash, Mingara Recreation Club from 8:30am for 9:00am, all funds raised donated to Central Coast Women’s Health Centre Domestic Violence programs

Saturday, Sep 12 Meet the Mayor at Westfield Tuggerah, l 10:00 to 11:00am Wyong Orchid Show, Wyong Race Club, 9:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am to 3:00pm

Sunday, Sep 13 Bushcare Major Day Out, Porters Creek Wetland 10:00am to 12:00pm Annual organ recital, Uniting Church 271-3 Warnervale Rd Hamlyn Terrace Chinese Cultural Festival, Memorial Park, The Entrance, 10:00am to 3:00pm Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival, Jack Gear Reserve, Linga Long Rd, Yarramalong Valley

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the COAST Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

The Eschol Park Wolves junior was asleep on the bus homebound from a pre-season trip to Coffs Harbour when he was asked to join head coach Tony Walmsley at the front of the bus.

Little did he know he was about to be offered the chance to prolong his dream with the Central Coast Mariners.

“I’m thrilled, when Tony told me, I was so pleased and it’s just an unbelievable feeling,” McGing said.

“When he called me down the front of the bus, I thought he just wanted to chat to me about the game, but to hear what he said was certainly not expected.

“I didn’t think I would like it as much as I do playing centre back, but I get a lot more time on the ball and I’ve really enjoyed that.

“The overall culture here is fantastic, there are no cliques in the team and it’s just like a big family, so we get along really well,” he said.

Mr Tony Walmsley spoke of McGing as an impressive youth prospect who he’s had his eye on for quite some time.

“Jake’s a talented young player, I tried to sign him a number of years ago in the youth team, but at the time as a Western Sydney boy, he went there as a NYL player,” Mr Walmsley said.

“He’s always had talent but it wasn’t always as a central defender.

“We think that centre back is his best chance of being successful and in terms of what he’s delivered so far, the contract extension justifies our belief that he’s got a really big future.

“The length of the tenure that we’ve offered him is to give him every chance to become a mainstay in the Mariners’

backline.

“He’s a quick learner, he wants to improve every time he turns up for training and we can’t ask for much more than that.

“If you look at McGing and Harry Ascroft as two young central defenders who are starting on this journey together, they’ve both got three year deals now,” he said.

McGing is part of a Mariners defensive unit that is deep with talent, featuring the likes of Josh Rose, Eddy Bosnar, Harry Ascroft, Jacob Poscoliero, Storm Roux and Michael Neill who will all be gunning for a position come October 10.

Media release, August 27, 2015 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

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Rewards doubled after devastating clubhouse fire

Ourimbah are Central Coast Rugby Union minor premiers atches on the final day of the 2015 Central Coast Rugby Union season saw Ourimbah confirm their Minor Premiership when they defeated Gosford by 34 points to 14 at Gosford Showground.

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It was well into the second half before Ourimbah secured victory on Saturday, August 29.

Both teams had their chances of opening the scoring.

It was Gosford who scored first when winger Adam Clift scored a backline try.

Gosford jumped to a five points to nil lead at the 15 minute mark.

Gosford increased this lead to eight points when centre Tim hill kicked a penalty goal.

The lead could have been greater, but Gosford did miss a further three kicks at goal.

Gosford knew their season was on the line and they certainly were putting in 100 per cent.

Ourimbah struck back later in the half when their prop Apisai Vatubuli crossed for a converted try.

Gosford kicked a second penalty goal right on halftime to lead by 11 points to 7.

Gosford were giving themselves a chance of victory at this stage.

However things all changed in the first 10 minutes of the second half.

A penalty goal to Ourimbah and then a long range try against the run of play saw Ourimbah jump to a 17 points to 11 lead.

Ourimbah were starting to hit form and were playing like Minor Premiers.

This 17-11 scoreline remained until midway through the second half.

Gosford did kick a further penalty goal to reduce the Ourimbah lead to 17 to 14.

Two excellent tries to Ourimbah in the final stages of the match saw them home.

Best players for Ourimbah were lock Josefa Biu, hooker Clint Guyatt, and five-eight Ryan Fenning.

Ourimbah will play Woy Woy in the Major Semifinal in two weeks.

In the closest game of the day, Hornsby held on to defeat Warnervale by 21 points to 17.

Hornsby scored three tries to two and was able to convert all their tries to get the win.

It was a good way for Hornsby to finish their first season in Central Coast Rugby.

They have been a very welcome addition to the competition this year and have been most competitive all season.

Warnervale were always in the hunt but just could not get there.

Avoca Beach recorded a huge win and secured their top four position with a 122 points to 12 win over The Entrance/ Northlakes at Heazlett Park.

Minor semi finals will be played between Gosford and Warnervale in the under 19s and Warnervale will play Terrigal in Premier 2.

Media release, August 31, 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

ewards offered to the public for reporting vandalism have been northern end of the field doubled by Wyong Council in response to the devastating fire near the tennis courts.

“We are working that destroyed the amenities building and clubhouse at EDSACC closely with both the in Bateau Bay on the weekend of August 22 and 23.

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Council owns the building that is used by many sporting and school groups, but the greatest impact is on The Entrance Rugby League teams who use the facility to store equipment, which was all destroyed.

The Entrance Tigers Rugby League Club also lost the opportunity to host finals at the ground.

The damage is expected to be at least $500,000.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 10:15pm on Friday, August 21 on The Entrance Rd, Bateau Bay, after reports the rugby league club house was on fire.

Officers arrived a short time later to find the club house well alight.

No one was inside at the time and the blaze was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW. Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command are investigating the cause of the fire and are treating it as suspicious.

“To attack the clubhouse of a local sporting club is the lowest of the low and we want to send a strong message that enough is enough and we won’t put up with it,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “I want to see vandals behind bars so I am calling on the community to get on board and report vandalism as soon as they see it,” Cr Eaton said.

“I have inspected the building this week and was simply appalled by the scale of the damage.

“This type of vandalism strikes at the very heart of our community,” he said.

Wyong Council worked with local sporting associations following the devastating fire.

The fire also affected the main switch for the field’s floodlights.

Council’s manager open space and recreation, Mr Brett Sherar, said they quickly allocated another field for the Tigers to train at.

“We had the

electricians on site this morning and they are hoping to have the floodlights fixed in the week after the fire,” Mr Sherar said.

“Once the lights are fixed, the club can use the fields again for training and will have access to the amenities at the

Central Coast Rugby League and Rugby Union associations to find them another suitable ground in Wyong Shire as they had booked the ground for the finals series.”

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The Entrance Surf Life Savings Club wins two major state awards

2014 AFL premiers Wyong Lakes eliminated illarney Vale Bombers ended Warners Bay’s season in the Black Diamond AFL on Saturday, August 29.

K Initiative of the Year the Adopt-A-Nipper campaign

he Entrance Surf Life Savings Club won two major awards at the annual NSW Awards of Excellence on Saturday, August 29.

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The Entrance was recognised for its innovative way to tackle declining Nipper numbers with its highly successful Adopt-A-Nipper program taking out initiative of the year.

Club president, Mr Glen Clarke, was

crowned Volunteer of the Year.

Increasing Nipper numbers has been an ongoing struggle for The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club for at least a decade.

Being a lower socioeconomic area, there was widespread concern that children weren’t learning the skills to keep safe in the water.

The Adopt-A-Nipper initiative was born.

It involved local businesses each adopting

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

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Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

FRI - 4 0008 - 1.46 0614 - 0.38 1239 - 1.63 1908 - 0.43 MON - 7 0336 - 1.18 0919 - 0.59 1555 - 1.53 2245 - 0.49 THU - 10 0025 - 0.41 0626 - 1.31 1210 - 0.49 1832 - 1.60 SUN - 13 0206 - 0.33 0813 - 1.46 1407 - 0.40 2020 - 1.61 WED - 16 0335 - 0.37 0951 - 1.52 1558 - 0.42 2203 - 1.47

SAT - 5 0109 - 1.32 0709 - 0.48 1340 - 1.58 2021 - 0.49 TUE - 8 0445 - 1.20 1024 - 0.58 1656 - 1.55 2341 - 0.45 FRI - 11 0102 - 0.37 0704 - 1.37 1253 - 0.45 1911 - 1.62 MON - 14 0236 - 0.33 0845 - 1.49 1444 - 0.39 2053 - 1.58 THU - 17 0407 - 0.41 1026 - 1.52 1639 - 0.46 2241 - 1.39

SUN - 6 0219 - 1.22 0812 - 0.55 1446 - 1.54 2137 - 0.51 WED - 9 0541 - 1.25 1121 - 0.54 1748 - 1.58 SAT - 12 0136 - 0.35 0740 - 1.42 1331 - 0.42 1946 - 1.62 TUE - 15 0305 - 0.35 0917 - 1.51 1520 - 0.40 2128 - 1.53 FRI - 18 0441 - 0.46 1104 - 1.50 1723 - 0.50 2322 - 1.32

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation.

Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

Glen Clarke wins Volunteer of the Year

a Nipper and covering the cost of their registration.

The program had a number of challenges, including the weather and the fact that some of the participants had never been taught to swim, but was well received overall and, it is hoped, will eventually be rolled out to all Central Coast clubs.

“There were certainly a lot of talented kids in the program who have never really had the opportunity to do something like this before,” said The Entrance SLSC representative, Mr Warren Envard.

“Cost has really been a factor and has often been a barrier for these kids having the chance to participate in water sports,” Mr Envard said.

“We just felt it was important to do everything within our power to teach them skills they can use for life,” he said.

Mr Glen Clarke volunteered move than 700 hours to surf life saving across both branch and club level throughout last season.

As a man who is comfortable wearing multiple hats, his CV included president of The Entrance, patrol captain, branch duty officer, facilitator and assessor.

He also served on the committee that got the Adopt-A-Nipper program off the ground and volunteered his time at Surf Life Saving Central Coast’s annual fundraising event, Ducks for Bucks.

“I love surf lifesaving; it’s a fantastic organisation to be part of as it is community orientated and just a very positive environment,” Mr Clarke said.

“I think all of us are involved in it because we love it and I believe if you didn’t have that passion or support structure around you, it would be impossible to do,” he said.

“I just try to give 100 per cent in everything I do as I think that is an important philosophy to live by, especially in volunteering.”

Media release, August 31, 2015 Liam Howitt, Surf Life Saving NSW

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The bombers will now meet rivals Terrigal Avoca in the preliminary final.

Daniel Lloyd was almost unstoppable, kicking nine goals, as the Bombers led at every turn on the way to a one sided 16.7-103 to 5.9-39 victory.

Warners Bay rued missed opportunities early in the game as Lloyd and his Bombers teammates took control with a four goal to nil second quarter setting up a 31 point half time lead.

Apart from Lloyd, Brad Edwards, Brendan Lewis and Tom Castelnuovo had strong games, whilst Jackson Ireland was strong in his return from injury kicking three goals.

At Adelaide St Oval on Sunday, Newcastle City were the first side through to the First Division Grand Final when they defeated minor premiers, Terrigal Avoca 9.8.62 to 2.10.22.

Terrigal Avoca will now play Maitland in the Preliminary Final after the Saints eliminated the 2014 premiers, Wyong Lakes in an entertaining game, 12.11.83 to 11.11.77.

The Magpies got off to the perfect start kicking the first two goals, however Maitland, with Rob Eddy in good form up forward, took control of the game to lead by 21 points at half time.

They continued their dominance in the second term to establish a 32 point lead at the long break.

With their season on the line, Wyong Lakes hit back strongly with skipper Lee Moore leading the way and Justin McPhan and Aaron Kosub starring up forward were able to reduce the deficit to 13 points on the back of keeping Maitland goalless kicking with the wind.

With the wind at their backs, Wyong Lakes continued to surge in the last quarter and when Kosub kicked his fifth at the 15 minute mark, the margin was back to one point, but try as they might, they could not get in front and a late goal to Chris Pedler saw the Saints home by six points.

The Entrance Bateau Bay continued their remarkable entry into the Black Diamond AFL Second Division competition by making the grand final in just their second season when they defeated Newcastle City 7.10.52 to 7.4.46 at Adelaide St Oval.

Newcastle City held sway for the first three quarters and led by 18 points at three quarter time.

However, kicking with the wind, The Entrance Bateau Bay were able to come home strong and record a six point win courtesy of a late goal to Michael Besley.

Shane Higgins, Michael Besley, Brandon Reed and Sam Jabour were the best for The Entrance Bateau Bay. Media release, August 22, 2015 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

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Sport

Northlakes defeat Berkeley Vale

Greg Molyneux wins Zone rookies singles he Zone Qualifying Rounds of the Bowls NSW Rookies Singles Competition saw 75 bowlers with less than 30 months playing experience take to the greens at Everglades and Ettalong Memorial Bowling Clubs over the weekend of August 29 and 30.

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shadowing Halekulani’s John Guild in a game that could have gone either way, but Greg finished strongly with a match winning three shots to

seal the game at 17-12.

Media release, August 31, 2015 Kevin Dring , Central Coast Bowls

Northlakes High School netball team

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From left winner of the Central Coast Rookie Singles qualifier Greg Molyneux Munmorah United BC with runner-up John Guild Halekulani BC

EN FRE TR E Y!

The competition culminates in a State Final to be played at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club on Saturday, October 17.

All bowlers initially played three games in sectional rounds, with the sectional winners then progressing to the knockout quarter, semifinals and final.

It was a great contest of skill, consistency and endurance with players of the calibre of Greg Molyneux from Munmorah United, Steve Cutler of The Entrance, John Guild from Halekulani and Andrew McKay from The Entrance reaching the semi-finals after six grueling games.

The final was a tightly contested affair with Greg Molyneux using an extended arm, over

orthlakes High School students from years seven and eight won the Sydney North netball title on Friday, August 21.

A team of 11 students competed in the Sydney North Netball Gala Day at Gosford’s Adcock Park.

With a mixture of representative and first time players, the girls gelled beautifully throughout the pool matches to win six of seven games.

With newfound confidence and steely determination, the team

entered the finals at the top of their pool.

Hard fought wins in warm conditions meant that the girls met rivals Berkeley Vale College in the final of the day.

Having beaten them by a solitary goal in the earlier rounds, a tight battle was predicted.

Led by captain Brooklyn O’Mara, along with outstanding shooting accuracy by

Teah Faimanu, the girls started strongly and built a solid lead in the early stages.

The deficit could not be breached and Northlakes finished up convincing winners, taking out the Sydney North Title 14-11.

Newsletter, August 31, 2015 Emma Levido, Northlakes High School

BOWLS SHOWDOWN FOR THE CROWN Sixteen sides of NSW’s top bowlers go head to head in the State Inter-Zone Sides Championship.

Sat 12th & Sun, 13th September, 9am & 1pm.

ETTALONG MEMORIAL BC :: 203 Springwood Street Ettalong Beach TEAMS COMPETING FROM :: North-Western NSW, Central Ranges, South-West NSW, Central Ranges, Sydney South West, Sydney South, NSW North West, Central Coast.

THE GREENS THE ENTRANCE :: Warrigal Street The Entrance TEAMS COMPETING FROM :: Far North Coast, Newcastle, Mid-Western NSW, Hunter-Manning River, South East NSW, Sydney Northern, Sydney North West, Illawarra.

FINAL :: Monday 14th September, 9am ETTALONG MEMORIAL BC

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