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Ourimbah boarding house receives conditional approval espite ongoing opposition from the community, the Ourimbah boarding house Development Application has received conditional approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel.

Representatives of the Ourimbah community, through their Stop Glen Road Development Action Group and the Ourimbah Region Residents Association Inc, (ORRA) delivered speeches against the DA for the boarding house at the JRPP meeting held in the Wyong Council Chambers on September 24. Mr Allan Benson, Mr Greg McGill, Ms Di Willard and Ms Lesley Peden, all delivered speeches with Mr Benson highlighting concerns about the construction of the slab at the base of the development. Mr McGill outlined the development’s incompatibility with the surrounding area.

Ourimbah residents with member for Dobell Karen McNamara

Ms Willard addressed issues with drawings and other planning information supplied as false or misleading and Ms Peden argued that late document submission was unfair and impactful on the hearing. Mr Benson presented his concerns with the suspended slab in three sections: a flood study, structural loading issues

and creek debris. According to Mr Benson, a hydrologist he petitioned to conduct a flood study confirmed that the structure would risk diverting floodwater back towards the property neighbouring the development, which may cause significant additional flooding to the driveway and beyond. Another argument

from Mr Benson addressed concerns about debris being cleared from the creek by having creek access through the slab. Mr Benson concluded his speech by arguing that too many questions remained surrounding the slab, and urged the JRPP to suspend its construction and therefore disallow the west wing of the

development. Mr McGill’s address to the JRPP involved several cases from the Land and Environment Court that supported the idea that the boarding house was not in compliance with Section 79C of the EPA Act, the local character and public interest tests. “In past submissions, we’ve presented what we believed to be many

watertight reasons why the DA does not fit the local character test,” Mr McGill said. “But after four public exhibitions, two panel meetings and innumerable extensions to fixed deadlines, the DA has still not been rejected. “So this time, we’re going to tie our arguments to precedents from the Land and Environment Court to show not only that it should be rejected here tonight but that it also has no chance of ever being approved by the Court,” he said. Mr McGill brought up concerns about noise, overlooking and overshadowing issues for the current neighbour and presented the case of Project Venture Developments v Pittwater Council in 2005, in which the court rejected the DA saying physical impacts, such as noise, overlooking and overshadowing which

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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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Mayor defends environmental impact of rail underpass 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. 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

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

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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. Media release, 18 Aug 2015 Laurie Maher, Coast Shelter

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. Media release, 18 Aug 2015 Nathan Slade, Gosford Council

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n intense storm cell that passed over the Central Coast from around 12:00pm on Thursday, September 17 caused heavy rainfall and hail in some areas.

At 1:00pm the Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad were called to an accident on Tumbi Rd that was caused by the extremely icy conditions. Central Coast Rescue Squad said it had received reports of ice and even black ice along most roadways around Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale and

Tumbi Umbi. Hail was reported as Live Traffic NSW far south as Sydney’s was urging motorists to northern beaches and take extreme caution as the storm cell moved traffic in all directions south towards Sydney was affected by ice on through the afternoon of the Central Coast Hwy at September 17. Bateau Bay. Facebook, Sep 17, 2015 The SES reported Central Coast Volunteer receiving 90 calls for Rescue Squad assistance and conducted six flood rescues.

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Association president, Ms Elaine Raines and other residents met with a representative of the minister and with Mr Steve Beaman, the EPA’s director of water and waste on Tuesday, September 7 to discuss a recent sediment discharge from the landfill. The NSW EPA confirmed on Friday, September 4 that sediment-laden water had discharged from the Mangrove Mountain Landfill and entered a tributary of Hallards Creek which flows into Ourimbah Creek. Evidence of the discharge was provided to the EPA by staff from both Wyong and Gosford Councils and from local residents on Friday, August 21. A statement from the EPA said the authority’s officers inspected the Mangrove Mountain Landfill on August 21 “and observed a sediment trail leaving the premises. “The EPA is monitoring the situation to ensure that no further discharges occur,” the EPA statement said. “Investigators have interviewed the landfill operator and are continuing to gather information to determine if any offences have occurred.” According to the EPA, the time of the discharge is unknown.

Discolouration evident in Hallards Creek

“On August 21, a catchment management officer from Wyong Council provided the EPA with photographs taken that day indicating that sediment laden storm water had discharged from the Mangrove Mountain Landfill and entered a tributary of Hallards Creek which flows into Ourimbah Creek,” the EPA statement said. As an outcome of a 2014 Land and Environment Court mediation between Gosford Council and site operators, Mangrove Mountain Landfill, along with the Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club, Mangrove Mountain Golf Club and NSW RSL, the EPA is responsible for compliance with conditions of the company’s licence to operate a landfill at Mangrove Mountain.

Gosford Council is responsible for issues in relation to the dumping of clean ﬁll to be used to build an improved golf course at the Mountain. Ourimbah Creek resident and scientist, Ms Pam O’Sullivan said she ﬁrst noticed the discoloration in Ourimbah Creek at the beginning of August and made reports to Wyong Council and the EPA. “We have neighbours whose family have been in the valley for generations and they said they had never seen anything like it,” Ms O’Sullivan said. “The water was opaque, a whitey grey, tinged with green, not like if we usually get sediment coming into the creek because of a storm when it is a coffee colour. According to Ms

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O’Sullivan and other residents who have walked from Ourimbah Creek to its junction with Hallards Creek and to the point where it meets the boundary fence of the landfill, the sedimentladen water may have been pumped from the landfill over a rise to end up in Hallards Creek. The volume of water that escaped from the site into Hallards Creek and Ourimbah Creek is also unknown, but residents believe it must have been substantial to impact so far down stream. “Anyone who walked through the very dense bush along the creeks would have seen the grip lock landfill fence line going out into the national park. “We saw pipes on the landfill side of the fence, up to the fence, rubble at

the base of the fence … silt on the ground, the native grasses have died and have been ﬂattened, native shrubs are dead and dying.” Ms O’Sullivan, who has a Bachelor of Science and has done water watch testing programs, said she did a sweep for macro invertebrates in Hallards Creek and found no sign of life. “I did one in Stringy Bark Creek and it was teaming with life,” she said. “I didn’t think the Hallards Creek reading could be right so I traipsed all the way up again yesterday [Monday, September 7] and for 100 metres up Hallards Creek, I did repeated sweeps and within the water column itself, and I found not one single macro invertebrate. “To me that is indicating

that Hallards Creek is dead. “I notified Steve Beaman and he said he will get it surveyed by NSW Environment and Heritage,” she said. Ms O’Sullivan said she has been assured by Wyong Council that the water was not contaminated with any heavy metals or other dangerous chemicals but her concerns about the impact of the landfill on local waterways and the Central Coast water supply remain strong. She has neighbours who use Ourimbah Creek for everything, from irrigating their paddocks to bathing. Likewise, she asked the EPA to take leaf and tissue samples of the dead and dying vegetation along the creek and in the bush near the landfill’s boundary fence. “Something has happened to the vegetation that is killing it. “It could be water logging but it doesn’t seem right to me because some of those native plants are very sensitive to changes in soil chemistry. “We asked the EPA to do an analysis of sediment lying on the ground up there. “I am dumbfounded that if the EPA is investigating a suspected serious breach, why hasn’t it checked the biota in the water to see if it has been affected. “Why didn’t it check the dead and dying vegetation? “Why didn’t it take a sample of sediment to analyse? “Any scientist looking at the site would have said there has been an event here, what has changed?

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$180 million Waterside development approval deferred T Artist’s impression of proposed Ettalong boarding house

Residents opposed to the development have been raising money to pay for a traffic engineer report. Resident Mr Kerry Nicholson said they would be available at the front desk of Ettalong Diggers from 9:45am to 10:15am on Tuesday, September 15, to collect money as part of the Boarding House Fighting Fund. The Land and Environment Court hearing will take place at 10:30am. “As with the last Court conciliation meeting, we expect another large gathering,” Mr Nicholson said. “This is likely to be our last chance to convince authorities we don’t want this building,” he said. Gosford Council, as a party to the Land and Environment Court action, held a special meeting at the Gosford Council chambers on Tuesday, September 1, to prepare for the Ettalong hearing. The meeting was chaired by Gosford Council’s director of governance and planning, Ms Danielle Dickson. At the meeting, five speakers were selected to address the Court hearing at Ettalong. Mr Matthew Wales will speak on the overall impact of the

development. Ms Vanessa Gibson will address matters of safety and security. Mr Peter Jones has been chosen to address the hearing about traffic and parking. Ms Halina Scott will speak on economics and Mr Graham Lake will speak on the health implications of the development for the Ettalong community. Following the hearing at Ettalong Diggers, the Land and Environment Court representatives will conduct a site inspection. At the conclusion of the site inspection, the Court will proceed to Gosford Court for the remainder of the day. The Gosford Court can hold approximately 70 people and residents can attend if they wish. The last two days of the hearing on Wednesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 17, will be held at the Land and Environment Court, level 4, 255 Macquarie St Sydney, where a few seats and limited standing room is available. “We will have representatives at the court and will provide residents with the results,” Mr Nicholson said. The decision about the future of the boarding house development reverted to the Land and Environment Court when Gosford Council informed the court in May that there had been no mediated outcome between council and the applicant. Email, 2 Sep 2015 Kerry Nicholson, Ettalong Boarding House Fighting Fund

Gosford Council has commenced construction of the sandbag wall along The Esplanade between Ettalong and Ocean Beach

Sandbag wall will be 100m long and 3m high Around 700 heavy-duty sandbags will be used to build a wall 100 metres long and three metres high along The Esplanade at Ettalong and Umina to prevent further coastal erosion in the area. The emergency works are part of Gosford Council’s ongoing response to April’s natural disaster, a series of large southerly swells and higher than normal tides that has exacerbated erosion in the area and prevented natural rebuilding of the beach and dune. Council’s general manager Mr Paul Anderson said that building the sandbag wall along The Esplanade was the best solution to protect the area. “Following advice from coastal engineering experts, we decided that installing these sandbags was the best way to quickly and effectively stabilise the sea wall

and shield the local road,” Mr Anderson said. “When it’s complete, the sandbag structure will be almost three metres high above sea level and around 100 metres long. “Unfortunately, the size of the sandbags, location of the erosion, changing tides and construction requirements mean that it will take time to complete these emergency works safely and properly. “The slowest part is the initial three rows of sandbags, which need to be buried underneath the sand when the tides allow. “The sandbag structure is temporary and will remain in place while the erosion and sand loss is naturally restored. “We’ve seen these type of emergency works undertaken in other coastal areas and we’re confident this is the best option at Ettalong and Umina,” he said.

Council currently estimates the sandbagging works could cost up to $350,000. At this stage, Council expects it could possibly take another two months to install around 700 of these large, heavy duty sandbags. “While I can appreciate that it might not look like much progress has been made, I can assure the community that without the efforts of our crews to date the impacts could’ve been a lot worse. “Since early July, our crews have moved a lot of sand from near Ettalong Point to buffer the eroding coastline but the high tides have continued to remove this sand protection. “At the end of the day, public safety will remain our highest priority in managing this erosion issue at Ettalong and Umina.” Media release, 3 Sep 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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Intense storm cell causes whiteout

n intense storm cell that passed over the Central Coast from around 12:00pm on Thursday, September 17 caused heavy rainfall and hail in some areas.

Hail made local roads treacherous

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Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he was disappointed that the three non-Central Coast members of the JRPP had voted against his motion to approve the triple tower development that will traverse Mann St and Georgiana Terrace. “I moved the motion that the JRPP accept the recommendation from Council to approve the development but it got voted down 3-2,” Cr McKinna said. Cr McKinna said the Waterside project is a “big development” but that it is only “slightly higher” than the twin towers already approved for the site of the Union Hotel on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St. That development was approved by the JRPP in May. Cr McKinna said he had expected the Waterside project to be approved and was disappointed given how far the planning process had come. He said he expected the architects to go away and do a bit more work to address the JRPP’s concerns. “I think the architects will be able to satisfy the members of the JRPP,” he said. “The developers are going to keep working it through; they are focused on getting this development through.” The date for the development’s return to the JRPP has not been set, he said. According to Cr McKinna, members of the JRPP also had questions about Gosford Council’s new development proposal to change the boundaries of the Gosford CBD.

In August, Gosford Council initiated the processes required to progress a planning proposal that would see certain parcels of land in the Gosford CBD rezoned. “Now Council will be looking to state government to get that rushed through,” Cr McKinna said. Interview, Sep 21, 2015 Lawrie McKinna Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Shop for lease in Blackwall Rd Woy Woy

Mr Anderson took to twitter after the September 17 meeting of the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) deferred their decision on the $180 million, triple tower Waterside development for Mann St. “JRPP are a joke…Where is the Govt’s promise to review #robstokes,” Mr Anderson’s tweet said in a public airing of Gosford Council’s frustrations about the state of the Gosford business district. Mr Anderson said the panel members who voted against the triple tower development had attempted to attach their approval of the development to Council’s proposal to rezone parts of the CBD. “The JRPP have tried to attach the two together but our argument was, and is, that the current ability to vary development standards under the LEP exists, and that could have been used to accept the

Another large vacant retail space in Woy Woy’s town centre

Chamber call: Revitalise Woy Woy An artist's impression of the deferred Waterside development at street level from Corner of Baker St and Georgiana Tce; Inset: part of block to be demolished as it looks now Photo CKDS Architecture

JRPP are a joke - Anderson ranes will be in the air and at least one major development under parts of the Gosford CBD to way in the Gosford central business district by March 2016, provide further incentives to attract developers to what he according to Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson. application,” Mr Anderson said. The panel members did not approve the development because the height variances being sought outside the 2014 Gosford Local Environment Plan were too great. “But on the same day, they did approve another application that had height variance using Clause 4.6, and they were happy to use that ﬂexibility available to vary the development standards for that project,” he said. When asked if Mr Anderson believed there were inconsistencies in the JRPP’s adherence to the rules, Mr Anderson said “It would appear so”. He said the JRPP’s approval of the twin-tower development at the Union Hotel site on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St was an example of how they were prepared to grant variances

from maximum height and ﬂoor space ratios in some situations. “The [Waterside] tower on Mann St (tower 1) is taller, it is the tallest of what is proposed, but the height variances of the other two towers are equivalent to or less than the Union Hotel development towers,” he said. “We were satisﬁed with the shadowing and the fact the towers were designed in such a way that the shadows would pass pretty quickly,” he said. According to Mr Anderson, shadowing over the site of the former Gosford Public School won’t be an issue as it appears to have been earmarked by the NSW Government as a commercial development site and not a cultural precinct. “The panel asked us to go back and look at the planning proposal,” Mr Anderson said. The planning proposal Mr Anderson referred to is Gosford Council’s resolution to rezone

calls the ‘core CBD’. “We started some serious discussions with the NSW Department of Planning after the JRPP meeting,” Mr Anderson said. “We went back to the department and said, ‘OK, we need to sort this out’”. Mr Anderson said several meetings had taken place between Council and the Department of Planning on Monday, September 21 in order to fast-track Council’s development proposal. “What we want to get back is gateway approval from the department so we can go forward and create the LEP. “There is some work for us to do there, but if we get gateway approval, we can then draw up the plan and commence the required public consultations,” he said. He said the new planning proposal would be: “A whole different way of looking at height and FSR ratios in that

core CBD area.” When asked how Council intended to win the support of groups opposed to FSR and height increases such as the Community Environment Network (CEN) and Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP), Mr Anderson said: “Obviously it will be a process of trying to explain the rationale around the creation of a core CBD as compared to a very broad CBD. “As we understand it, the Union Hotel developer wants to start construction in March. “We are starting to see residential unit development around the perimeter of the CBD and the reason behind us now looking at core CBD zoning is in response to what has happened with our 30 per cent bonus provisions. “The bonus provisions didn’t drive core CBD development, so now we have to focus on a core CBD.”

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Ourimbah boarding house receives conditional approval

he Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has deferred its approval of the $180 million Waterside development in Mann St at its latest meeting on Thursday, September 17.

Hearing into boarding house starts The latest Land and Environment Court hearing into the proposed boarding house development adjacent to Ferry Rd Wharf will be held at the Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club on Tuesday, September 15.

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Woy Woy town centre needs to be revitalised, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales It needed redevelopment incentives like those in Gosford and an overhaul of traffic management, he said. He said the number of vacant shops in Blackwall Road has escalated in recent months and the closure of the nearby RTA has further dampened the

commercial mood in the town centre. Mr Wales said Woy Woy town centre continued to suffer because of Gosford Council’s obsession with the Gosford CBD. “We want to see a five-year moratorium on car parking fees and discounts on Section 94 payments to encourage current land owners to redevelop in Woy Woy. “It is no different to the Section 94 discounts and floor space

ratio concessions being given in the Gosford CBD but I think we can do more in Woy Woy and get a much better outcome in a shorter period of time than we will ever get in Gosford,” he said. “When you talk about a $170 million development like those in Gosford you make people’s heads swell but smaller and more manageable developments, using floor space ratio and height bonuses, if you make them attractive, they are

Vacant shops can be found on both sides of Blackwall Road Woy Woy

achievable,” he said. He said Woy Woy’s revival hinged on many variables. “We don’t seem to have an economic blue print for Woy Woy town centre and there are infrastructure issues that need to be addressed,” he said. One critical issue was the no right turn from Blackwall Rd to Railway St, which he said “means everyone tends to bypass the main street”. Mr Wales said there was a need to revisit the whole traffic

management plan for Woy Woy. He said the pending completion of the new grand stand and open concourse area at the oval, expected to be ready for use within six months, was positive for Woy Woy. This brand new facility was expected to put some focus back on Oval Avenue and the older part of Woy Woy, he said. Interview, 24 Sep 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson

espite ongoing opposition from the community, the Ourimbah boarding house Development Application has received conditional approval from the Joint Regional Planning Panel. Representatives of the Ourimbah community, through their Stop Glen Road Development Action Group and the Ourimbah Region Residents Association Inc, (ORRA) delivered speeches against the DA for the boarding house at the JRPP meeting held in the Wyong Council Chambers on September 24. Mr Allan Benson, Mr Greg McGill, Ms Di Willard and Ms Lesley Peden, all delivered speeches with Mr Benson highlighting concerns about the construction of the slab at the base of the development. Mr McGill outlined the development’s incompatibility with the

Ourimbah residents with member for Dobell Karen McNamara

surrounding area. Ms Willard addressed issues with drawings and other planning information supplied as false or misleading and Ms Peden argued that late document submission was unfair and impactful on the hearing. Mr Benson presented his concerns with the suspended slab in three

sections: a flood study, structural loading issues and creek debris. According to Mr Benson, a hydrologist he petitioned to conduct a flood study confirmed that the structure would risk diverting floodwater back towards the property neighbouring the development, which may cause significant

additional flooding to the driveway and beyond. Another argument from Mr Benson addressed concerns about debris being cleared from the creek by having creek access through the slab. Mr Benson concluded his speech by arguing that too many questions remained surrounding the slab, and urged the

JRPP to suspend its construction and therefore disallow the west wing of the development. Mr McGill’s address to the JRPP involved several cases from the Land and Environment Court that supported the idea that the boarding house was not in compliance with Section 79C of the EPA Act, the local character

and public interest tests. “In past submissions, we’ve presented what we believed to be many watertight reasons why the DA does not fit the local character test,” Mr McGill said. “But after four public exhibitions, two panel meetings and innumerable extensions to fixed deadlines, the DA has still not been rejected. “So this time, we’re going to tie our arguments to precedents from the Land and Environment Court to show not only that it should be rejected here tonight but that it also has no chance of ever being approved by the Court,” he said. Mr McGill brought up concerns about noise, overlooking and overshadowing issues for the current neighbour and presented the case of Project Venture Developments v Pittwater Council in 2005, in which the court rejected the DA saying physical impacts, such as noise, overlooking and overshadowing which

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constrain the development potential of surrounding sites will not be acceptable, therefore a development which would cause this kind of impact will clearly not be compatible with the local area. Mr McGill said residents have continually pointed out their concerns over the bulk, scale, height

and lack of landscaping in the DA. “The majority of buildings in the area are low level single dwellings with small footprints and large setbacks on large blocks with lots of gardens and landscaping,” he said. Mr McGill said the long unbroken length of the DA combined with its height and width were the main features which made it

Mehan disappointed over approval ember for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan MP, has expressed his disappointment that the NSW Government Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) gave conditional approval for the boarding house proposed for Glen Rd, on September 25.

The approval is conditional on the developer, K and P Gregory, removing the western wing of the development to reduce the scale of the development on the site. “The Panel has approved a development which will do nothing to enhance the historic village feel of the Ourimbah township.

“I want to congratulate the Ourimbah Residents Association who have worked hard to oppose this development. “Without their hard work, the development would have dominated the Ourimbah township,” Mr Mehan said. Media release, Sep 25, 2015 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance

visually incompatible. Ms Willard began her speech by emphasising how five different sets of drawings and information supplied by the developer were incorrect. Ms Willard questioned the lack of DCP information supplied, including: a plan to scale showing the development including services, driveways and alterations to existing levels and drainage; optimum and minimum tree protection zones by a consulting arborist; and, trees on adjoining properties within five metres of the development. “The submitted plans have not satisfied the above requirements and don’t accurately confirm the relationship of the development to the site or neighbouring properties,” Ms Willard said. Ms Willard said the supplied section plans provide a misleading representation of the bulk and scale of the building to its surrounds and its effects on neighbouring properties. She drew attention to driveway levels, garbage truck turning paths, and

permeable paving and said that supplied drawings were confusing and misleading. Ms Willard ended her address by highlighting how the proposed development has nothing to compare to in terms of bulk or scale in the visual catchment and therefore would not exist in harmony with the residential character of the locality. Ms Peden began her speech by labelling the documentation supplied as a false, misleading, inconsistent, and incomplete ‘dogs

breakfast’ before outlining how community members felt cheated by the consideration of 10 documents to the panel despite being submitted past the deadline of August 17. Ms Peden provided three contrasting streetscapes to demonstrate how the DA would dominate the streetscape of Glen Rd. “The building has unacceptable setbacks, excessive length, width, height, bulk and scale. “None of the revised information is consistent or complete and some is

News quite misleading,” Ms Peden said. After hearing of the approval of the building, Mr McGill said the community was gutted. “Residents of Ourimbah are gutted by this decision and have labelled the whole process a complete farce, given the evidence we presented, which has been totally ignored by the Panel,” he said. Media release, Sep 23, 2015 Greg McGill, Stop Glen Road Development Action Group Email, Sep 24, 2015 Greg McGill, Ourimbah Dilon Luke, journalist

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“JRPP approval based on a number of false assumptions ” - Davies he Stop Glen Road Development Action Group remains “implacably opposed” to the Ourimbah boarding house that has been approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel and is looking at its options to continue to fight the development.

“The community were devastated by the decision of the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) to give conditional approval to the massive 68 metre long, 82 room affordable housing boarding house in Glen Rd, Ourimbah,” said Stop Glen Road spokesperson, Mr Brian Davies. “Feelings ran high at the end of the meeting with many residents voicing their disapproval of the panel for their illconsidered, inconsistent and unworkable decision,” Mr Davies

An artist's impression of the proposed Glen Rd boarding house as it was presented to the JRPP with the west wing

said. “The developer naively believes he will be able to avoid the culture of drug use and antisocial behaviour that has plagued other boarding houses on the Central Coast. “Residents know this building will destroy

the social and economic fabric of the central area of Ourimbah,” he said. The approval is conditional on removing the “west wing” of the building. “Although this amounts to a major redesign of the building and the site, the public

will not be given any opportunity to take part in the planning process. “Nine of the ten elected Wyong councillors had previously declared conflicts of interest over this DA and the community feel they have been denied natural justice in the matter,” Mr

Davies said. Ourimbah residents have been fighting this development since December 2013. “Every time we put forward convincing reasons to reject it, Wyong Council or the panel moved the goal posts.”

According to Mr Davies, there have been five designs, four public exhibitions and three JRPP meetings. “In the process, there were innumerable extensions of time given to the developer to change his plans. “Even so, many of the plans supplied to date are incomplete, inconsistent, inaccurate or misleading. The panel’s approval is based on a number of false assumptions fuelled by incorrect information.” According to Mr Davies, many Ourimbah residents favour “the common sense approach recommended in the draft Ourimbah Town Master Plan to locate student accommodation adjacent to the university where the zoning permits larger buildings.” Email, Sep 29, 2015 Allan Benson, Stop Glen Road Development Action Group

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Nayna will not be replaced on council yong Council will apply to the NSW minister for local government for an order that no by-election needs to be held to fill the casual vacancy left by the resignation of former councillor, Mr Luke Nayna.

The decision is in line with previous precedents where resigning councillors have not been replaced to save the costs associated with a byelection. Mr Nayna resigned on September 11 after serving three years on the council. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, said council had made the sensible decision and was confident the minister for local government would

support the application. “It makes no sense to spend hundreds of thousands of rate payers’ dollars on a by-election when we are unsure what is happening with amalgamations and with less than a year to go until the next local government elections,” Cr Eaton said. “In fact if a by-election was held, the newly elected councillor would only serve six months before council goes into caretaker mode,” he said.

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Wyong Grove Public School up for sale

Council has estimated the cost of a by-election would be in the order of $720,000. The next council elections are due to be held on September 10, 2016. The State Government is expected to hand down its decision regarding Council amalgamations before the end of the year. Media release, Sep 24, 2015 Wyong Council media

Foodcare Charmhaven receive donation from Wallarah 2 he Wallarah 2 Community Foundation presented Global Care Australia with a donation of more than $1,500 in support of its Foodcare Charmhaven project.

The Foodcare Charmhaven initiative is committed to supporting some of Wyong’s most vulnerable families by providing inexpensive groceries, free morning tea, a crèche and counselling services. Foodcare Charmhaven is a local not for profit organisation now in its fifth year of operation. The service helps up to 50 families a week through the provision of food staples and other essentials. The facility is managed completely by volunteers. Volunteer and Global Care Australia representative, Ms Vicki Fairman, said the grant will help install essential

insulation so that food could be kept fresher for longer. “We rely heavily on the generosity of businesses like Wallarah 2 to continue to run this initiative for the benefit of the community and sadly we cannot see an end to the need for support such as ours,” she said. “We have become a vital link in the community with DOCS, the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre, Centrelink and Share the Love, all referring families to us. “All families referred to us receive a donation of much needed groceries and we also provide support such as the

crèche. “We are absolutely committed to seeing families through the hard times and are honoured when others in the community stand up to support our efforts,” Ms Fairman said. Community and environment manager of the Wallarah 2 Coal Project, Mr Peter Smith, said: “Wallarah 2 is proud to be able to assist in helping this group install something as simple as insulation that will enable them to maintain the quality of the food in the store and prevent excessive food waste,” Mr Smith said. Media release, Sep 17, 2015 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

David Harris said the Wyong Grove School site should not be sold

ember for Wyong, David Harris MP, has called on the NSW education minister, Mr Adrian Piccoli MP to clarify the future of the old Wyong Grove Public School site in Wyong.

“Last Thursday, a big sign went up indicating the land was going to auction, by Friday the sign was removed, and today, it’s back up again,” Mr Harris said. “There has been a large public outcry and a petition started on Change.org to try and keep the site for community use. “We have several organisations using the site and Wyong Council has spent considerable money improving facilities there. “The Wyong Drama Group and Wyong

Musical Society have both expressed concerns about a potential sale and the NSW Teachers Federation is certainly opposed to such a move. “The minister should publically state what his intentions are and I have written to him this morning seeking further information. “Whilst I oppose any sale, if the land is to be sold, I have called for community organisations and Wyong Council to be given a preference so that this valuable community land continues to have public use.

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“I am aware that Wyong Council, the Salvation Army and Darkinjung Land Council have expressed interest in the site. “I have also called for any proceeds of a sale to be reinvested into local school projects such as Wyong High School science labs and a new administration block for Tacoma Public School,” Mr Harris said. Media release, Sep 29, 2015 Jake Allen, Office of David Harris

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JRPP approves hardware retail store at Charmhaven

Aboriginal Land Council accuses government of double dealing

hief executive officer of Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC), Mr Sean Gordon, has expressed his profound disappointment in the NSW State The site of the approved Bunnings Warehouse development n addition to giving conditional approval for a scaled-down boarding Government for their house in Ourimbah, the Joint Regional Planning Panel also approved decision to renege on their commitment on the building of a new Bunnings Warehouse at Charmhaven. the location of a train The Pacific Highway fill in the site contains Bunnings will invest maintenance facility. has been asbestos. just over $24 million frontage

in a bigger store on the corner of Pacific Hwy and Chelmsford Rd, creating 160 full time and permanent jobs. At the September 9 ordinary Wyong Council meeting, councillors moved to recommend that the JRPP grant consent for the building and hardware supplies development, including demolition and remediation. According to the report to Council, the development will also create 240 construction jobs. The 2.39 hectare site was formerly a concrete pipe manufacturing facility. The site sits in an existing mix of industrial and highway-related developments. Diagonally opposite the site to the northwest is the existing Bunnings and Lake Haven shopping centre and there is a nearby area of lowdensity housing.

identified as subject to road widening. The new Bunnings Warehouse will have a total floor space of 16,313 square metres and traffic access will be from Chelmsford Rd. During an extended public consultation period, Wyong Council received four submissions relating to the proposed development. (The public consultation period was not advertised in Wyong Chronicle. Ed.) Concerns expressed in the submissions related to delivery hours, traffic, inappropriate signage, parking and related access issues for nearby residents and possible site contamination. An assessment by Wyong Council’s environmental health officer found that the site contains minor traces of arsenic, nickel and zinc and petroleum hydrocarbon, and some

As a result, a remediation action plan needs to be prepared for the development including measures to be implemented to render the site suitable for the proposed land use. “The impact on the environment will be minimal [and] a validation report shall be prepared to document the remediation action undertaken at the site,” the report to Council said. Some storm water drainage and traffic concerns have been addressed as conditions of consent. The development is subject to Section 94 contributions of 1% of the development cost or $241,500 plus CPI, which is payable to the Council. Media release, Sep 25, 2015 Wyong Council media Agenda item 5.1, Sep 9, 2015 Wyong Council ordinary meeting

“For nearly five years we’ve been working with the State Government on the provision of land at North Warnervale for these maintenance facilities,” Mr Gordon said. “We were given a written commitment by Gladys Berejiklian as the minister for transport in January 2012 that Darkinjung’s site at Warnervale had been selected as the preferred location for future Central Coast trains stabling. “After being given this commitment by the minister, we’ve taken steps to facilitate the transfer and use of this land for the train maintenance facility. “Now, three years after the written commitment, the government have gone back on their word. “For this entire period, we’ve worked in good faith with this government on this land. “After all of our

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Mr Sean Gordon

work and their many commitments, it now looks like the government have been double-dealing all along with Wyong Council on their Kangy Angy site. “The proposed Kangy Angy site is surrounded with complex issues that our site simply doesn’t have,” he said. “The Kangy Angy site has issues with more than 20 nearby peaceful, rural-residential homes, two nearby schools and is at the junction of three creek systems. “We’re very disappointed that the government have treated us this way. “I think that the community is entitled to know what lobbying has occurred behind the scenes between the State Government, its departments and Wyong Council for this promise

to be broken. “It’s difficult to imagine that this isn’t payback from the State Government and Council for Darkinjung’s legal action in the Land and Environment Court against the Wallarah 2 coal mine. “I’m calling on the Minister for Transport and Wyong mayor to confirm that this backflip isn’t linked to Wallarah 2 and to review this decision. “With this new broken promise from the State Government, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for residents of the Central Coast to believe anything said by them,” Mr Gordon said. Media release, Sep 18, 2015 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic

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group of residents has started a campaign to build a shared pathway along the foreshore from Wyongah through Tuggerawong and Rocky Point to Tacoma oval.

The initial proposal is to connect the four lakeside suburbs by extending the existing 350m of path to approximately 4km. The Tuggarawong Pathway Committee wishes to work collaboratively with Wyong Council and other organisations to seek funding for the project with minimal impact on Council’s budget. The group is working in collaboration with The Skills Generator, a local not-for-profit organisation experienced in attracting funding to build community infrastructure. According to Mr Chris Lear from the Pathway Committee, Wyong Council committed at its meeting on September 23 that “based on recent community requests, a shared path in Tuggerawong will be considered in the review of the strategy”. “The project aligns with various Council strategies including improving and linking the bicycle/shared pathway network and related facilities to encourage more cycling opportunities,” Mr Lear said. Mr Lear said other aims of Wyong Council were: to extend the pathway network throughout the

shire to link communities and provide enhanced recreational experiences; to develop, support and promote programs for active lifestyles; and, to develop programs to activate facilities and improve social connectedness, health and fitness. “This project has overwhelming community support,” Mr Lear said. “In just over six weeks, we gained 977 signatures and have seven letters of support from four local school P&C’s as well as business and sporting groups.” “We’ve utilised Facebook to raise awareness about the project. “Recently we have had elderly people comment that they cannot enjoy the foreshore area as their mobility aids do not travel well on the grass. “We’ve seen the benefits that other local pathways provide to all members of the community. “It is the community’s turn to ask for our fair share of facilities and Council needs to start planning for new residents,” Mr Lear said. Media release, Sep 29, 2015 Chris Lear, Tuggerawong Pathway Committee

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Local residents and business owners heard Mr Clare and Ms Hall condemn the bungled management of the NBN rollout of then communications minister and now prime minister, Mr Malcolm Turnbull. “It was great to have Jason in Budgewoi to talk about a range of matters including digital phone and TV services, new technologies and a changing digital world,” Ms Hall said. “The NBN is rolling out slower than Malcolm Turnbull promised, it is more expensive than he promised and it is a second rate version that does not set Australia up for the future,” Mr Clare

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Council underspends by $10.6 million y o n g Council is on track to report a surplus of $10.6 million for the 2014-15 financial year according to preliminary, unaudited full year financial results presented at the September 9 ordinary meeting.

The surplus excludes capital grants and contributions and is favourable by $6.2 million compared to the adopted quarter three, full year budget. It is an improvement of $5.1 million on the previous year result. The preliminary result for 2014-15, including capital grants and contributions, is a surplus of $36.8 million. Since committing to a financial sustainability correction path in 2010, Wyong Council has clawed its way back from

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Attempted extortionists arrested Five arrested over heroin supply ive people have been charged after an investigation into the supply of heroin on the Central Coast.

Earlier this year, Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command’s drug and anti-theft team commenced Strike Force Falmer to investigate drug offences being committed in the Gorokan and Lake Haven areas. On August 5, police arrested a 38-year-old Lansvale man and a 56-year-old Toukley man at a fast food restaurant in Thornleigh. Police subsequently executed a search warrant at homes on Cross St, Toukley, and Knight St, Lansvale. As a result, police seized $24,000 cash and 366.5 grams of heroin, with a street value of $146,000. A 40-year-old woman was also arrested at the Toukley address and taken to Tuggerah Lakes police station. The two men were taken to Hornsby police station where the 38-year-old man was charged with eight counts of supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity), two counts of supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity) and one count of goods in custody. He was refused bail and is next due before Toukley Local Court on October 6, 2015. The 56-year-old man was charged with one count of supply prohibited drug (greater than commercial quantity), 36 counts of supply prohibited drug (greater than indictable quantity) and six counts of supply prohibited drug (greater than small quantity). He was refused bail and is next due before Toukley Local Court on

October 6, 2015. The 40-year-old woman was taken to Wyong police station where she was charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug, three counts of take part in supply prohibited drug and three counts of possess prohibited drug. She was granted conditional bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on September 30, 2015. Following further investigations, on August 6, 2015, two search warrants were executed at an address on Natalie Cl, Lakehaven, and an address on Warners Ave, Wyong. A 50-year-old woman was arrested at the Lakehaven address and a 50-year-old man was arrested at the Wyong address. They were both taken to Wyong police station where the woman was charged with six counts of supply prohibited drug and one count of ongoing supply of prohibited drug. She was granted conditional bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on August 26, 2015. The man was charged with four counts of supply prohibited drug; one count of supply prohibited drug on an ongoing basis; and one count of goods in custody. He was refused bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on August 7, 2015. Officers attached to Strike Force Falmer are continuing investigations. Media release, Aug 6, 2015 NSW Police media

wo men appeared in Wyong Local Court on September 17, charged over the attempted extortion of a man on the Central Coast.

Officers alleged a 31-year-old man was held against his will in an apartment at The Entrance, on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Two men, aged 20 and 42, allegedly contacted the man’s mother and demanded a sum of cash for her son’s safe return. The woman then contacted police at Tuggerah Lakes and an investigation was commenced. At 7.30pm on September 15, a 29-yearold man attended a fast food restaurant on Ocean

Parade, The Entrance, with the 31-year-old man who had suffered facial injuries. Police were waiting at the location and arrested the 29-year-old. He was taken to Tuggerah Lakes Police Station where he was charged with take/detain in company with intent to obtain advantage and assault occasion actual bodily harm. He appeared in Wyong Local Court and bail

was refused, he will next appear on November 11, 2015. In the afternoon of September 16, police attended the apartment at The Entrance, where they arrested two men aged 20 and 42. They were taken to Tuggerah Lakes Police Station where they were also charged with take/ detain in company with intent to obtain advantage and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Detective Inspector Waddell, the crime manager for Tuggerah

Lakes LAC, said crimes of this nature should always be reported to police and will be treated seriously. “The outcome for this incident has been very positive, with the three men alleged to be involved facing serious charges. “I would like to remind members of our community that if anyone experiences threats of harm or attempts of extortion, it should always be reported to police,” said Detective Inspector Waddell. Media release, Sep 17, 2015 NSW Police media

New leads uncovered regarding person missing for 28 years new lead uncovered during Missing Persons Week has linked missing woman Ursula Barwick, who was last seen boarding a train at Tuggerah Station in 1987, to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

She had not long celebrated her 17th birthday, and it was believed she was travelling to Hornsby to work in a retail store and find accommodation. Her family had planned to visit her and help her settle into her new home; however, Ursula has not made contact with anyone since. Strike Force Hemingway, comprising officers from Kings Cross Local Area Command, is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Ursula’s disappearance. As part of their inquiries, police released information about Ursula’s disappearance during Missing Persons Week in August this year, after which they received multiple calls to Crime Stoppers. This included new information that confirmed Ursula had been working

behind the bar of the Coach and Horses Hotel, in Randwick, in July 1989. Detectives are now appealing for anyone she may have worked with at Randwick, or other locals who had contact with her at the time, to come forward. Investigators believe she may have been using a different name at the time, so are urging the community to review the photographs of Ursula, and share them with family and friends. Kings Cross Local Area Command Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Bob Allison, said even the smallest piece of information could prove pivotal to discovering what happened to Ursula. “No matter how insignificant it may seem, if you know something about Ursula, I urge you to come forward immediately,” Det Insp Allison said.

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The Justin Bieber effect

s an untalented 20-something, I’ve been watching talented 20-somethings dream of becoming a singing sensation for nearly all of my childhood and only a fraction of my adult life.

But lately I’ve noticed that the ‘feisty diva’ or that charismatic ‘rock star’ are no longer pretty 20-somethings that we can unashamedly worship or despise as our favourite reality T.V. star. Lately, the talent on shows like the Voice or X Factor haven’t even ﬁnished their year 10 school certiﬁcate before getting their ‘big break’ in which they devote themselves completely to winning a talent show. I call this the Justin Bieber effect. I cannot root for a 14 year old boyband and I’m sorry to break it to you but neither should you. Despite the fact that things like puberty exist, the spotlight is an ugly thing to throw a child into, even a willing one. I say this off the back of the X Factor’s 2015 frontrunners ‘In Stereo’, three teens of varying levels of cute, with nice voices, already being pegged as winners, despite the show not even being out of its ‘boot camp’ stage. Anyone remember 14-year-old Marlisa Punzalan, winner of the X Factor 2014? No? Good. Neither did I until this show came back on and I thought to myself, whatever happened to that 14-year-old that won this show last year, despite

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literally losing her voice in the middle of the final rounds and still having at least three years of higher education to finish? She’s still in school probably, and if not, her 15 minutes of fame are well and truly dried up. But, hey, at least she got three weeks in the ARIA charts top 5. I just don’t understand why we feel it’s ok for kids to be participating in such a high risk high reward competition on a national level. We’ve seen, for years as well, adults reduced to blubbering idiots when they get booted off these shows, dreams crushed, guitars in hand, so why are we letting children do this when adults even struggle to get through the gauntlet which are the chair turning antics of the Voice judges or the infighting of the X Factor, which has had more changes to their judging panel than Australia has had leadership spills (which is, as you know, quite a lot). Look at Anja Nissen,

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an actual adult who won the Voice in 2014. She took three months to record and drop her winners single and was completely forgotten about. No one knew who she was. In three months, she didn’t even make into the top 40 of the ARIA charts even though she was mentored by the most internationally successful judge of her season, Will.i.Am. Ellie Drennan, a Central Coast school girl, just won the same competition as Nissen and who even knows what the future holds for her. She is 16-years-old and has a stunning voice, but she still has two years of school to finish and if Nissen’s and Punzalan’s spiral into anonymity is anything to go on, I’d say her chances of picking up where she left off are grim. So what can we do? These shows had age limits in the past. Or should we just soak up that juicy, juicy drama. I mean win or lose, tears or cheers, 14 years old getting their first taste of stardom or having it snatched away from them in the flick of a remote is good quality television. Right?

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he Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has deferred its approval of the $180 million Waterside development in Mann St at its latest meeting on Thursday, September 17.

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ranes will be in the air and at least one major development under parts of the Gosford CBD to way in the Gosford central business district by March 2016, provide further incentives to attract developers to what he according to Gosford Council CEO, Mr Paul Anderson.

application,” Mr Anderson said. The panel members did not approve the development because the height variances being sought outside the 2014 Gosford Local Environment Plan were too great. “But on the same day, they did approve another application that had height variance using Clause 4.6, and they were happy to use that ﬂexibility available to vary the development standards for that project,” he said. When asked if Mr Anderson believed there were inconsistencies in the JRPP’s adherence to the rules, Mr Anderson said “It would appear so”. He said the JRPP’s approval of the twin-tower development at the Union Hotel site on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St was an example of how they were prepared to grant variances

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Council playing games with Disability Inclusion Plan

yong Council’s denial of human rights intervention is critical in knowing they are playing games (WRC75, Aug 7 P12).

As for Cr. Greg Best taking the lead in setting up a special committee to help Council draft their Disability Inclusion Plan, it is nothing but smoke and mirrors. He knew nothing about the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 nor did some 17 Wyong Council officers at the Community Forum held at Halekulani earlier in the year. He approached me during the Forum to ask if he could help with many of the issues that we were concerned with. Several months later, after many date changes for the meeting to suit Cr Best, a Council officer lined up a meeting between Cr Best, Cr Vincent, the officer and myself. Whilst waiting for Cr Best in the foyer of Council at 5pm on a Friday, we received phone calls from Cr Best saying he was on his way. He never arrived and has never bothered to contact me since, as if the issues had gone away. The idea of a special committee is too late and too little to solve many of the issues. It is only now when Council faces the legal requirement of formulating a Disability Inclusion Plan, that they show interest. Many of the grass root

disability organisations that I represent have been spruiking the need for Council to simply have a disability ofﬁcer and show some interest in disability access, all to no avail They have never responded to my free access audits for Wyong Council at both Canton Beach and Budgewoi Holiday Parks, not a simple thank you. The key stakeholder groups selected for the Disability Support Committee will not be totally appropriate for issues with the wider community and will effectively become another access committee looking at issues for shopping centres and the like. Not one councillor nor council ofﬁcer bothered to show during the community’s massive achievement of building the world’s best access ramp at Lakes Beach during its 88 days of construction. In fact Cr Best went out of his way in the council chambers to criticise the construction and the community for their efforts. Wyong Council has dismissed the efforts

of the Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee Inc. (NLDTPC) with carrying out many free access audits in the Toukley and Budgewoi Precinct area, including many council facilities. Their efforts with the Lakes Beach ramp, meetings with Caltex managers on access issues at the twin service stations on the M1 and efforts to assist Wheeling and Able to establish a hospital grade respite cabin in Budgewoi Holiday Park have been poor. Wyong Council has effectively stiﬂed the attempt to have Disability Fishing Platforms constructed at Chain Valley Bay and San Remo, once again when the NLDTPC had done all the hard work with quotations and NSW Government approvals. Wyong Council’s denials are nothing but a lie, as former general manager Michael Whittaker, council’s senior internal ombudsman, several heads of departments and Cr Vincent were involved with meetings arranged to address this issue. Letter, Aug 15, 2015 Gary Blaschke OAM, Disabled Surfers Association of Australia national president

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Lend Lease undertake Grant enables wheelchair Camp Breakaway accessible raised gardens makeover

amp Breakaway’s San Remo site will use a $5,000 grant received from the Wallarah 2 Community Foundation to create wheelchair accessible raised gardens and equipment to maintain the 25 acre grounds and surrounding bushland.

General manager of Camp Breakaway, Mr Terry Hayes, said the respite retreat provides care to adults and children with severe and multiple disabilities who may never get the chance to participate in hands-on activities like gardening in their homes. “Safety is of utmost importance to us and the new equipment will mean that we can ensure our staff and volunteers have the safest equipment available. “Participants of Breakaway camps have reported that they experience increased self-esteem and selfconfidence following a camp. “Many of the camp activities also aim to open new horizons and challenge our guests by allowing them to try new things. “We are sure that these new raised garden beds will be a great addition to the program, providing participants with an appreciation for gardening. “What we do at Camp Breakaway is so rewarding and to have Wallarah 2 support us under their Community Foundation is fantastic,”

The tradies that gave Camp Breakaway's Sen Remo respite camp a makeover

wenty five tradesmen descended on Camp Breakaway’s San Remo respite camp on September 21 to perform a range of maintenance services that would save Camp Breakaway thousands of dollars.

The tradesmen were organised and supported by construction company Lend Lease who also supplied materials for the site. Camp Breakaway chairperson, Mr Gary Blaschke said both tradies and staff went home very satisfied with their days work. “We were absolutely delighted when Lend Lease wanted to give us a makeover,” Mr Blaschke said. “We have a list a mile long of things that needed to be done and Land Leases’ Ray O’Sullivan was happy to get supplies.” High on the list was the replacing of outdated light fixtures with modern

energy efficient ones. “Not only do we now have new and better fixtures, we are also going to save thousands of dollars on power bills which we can spend on supporting people with disabilities,” Mr Blaschke said. Among the tradesmen were several painters and their apprentices who painted a number of exterior cabin walls with bright colours to lighten up the site. Painters also did a feature wall in each cabin giving each space a unique appeal. According to Mr Blaschke, all future guests at Camp Breakaway would enjoy the magnificent colours

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of the array of cabins. The tradespeople also undertook work widening Camp Breakaway’s main hall, which will make it easier for volunteers to set up the many different camps they conduct each year. Land Lease organiser, Mr Ray O’Sullivan said Land Lease was pleased to do this for Camp Breakaway. “What they do to help people with disabilities is nothing short of inspiring. “It is an honour to help such a wonderful place,” Mr O’Sullivan said. Media release, Sep 21, 2015 Terry Hayes, Camp Breakaway

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Light the Night Walk at Lake Munmorah

Free program for breast cancer sufferers he Breast Cancer Network of Australia will run a free YWCA NSW Encore Program for breast cancer sufferers in Berkeley Vale throughout October.

The Encore Program is an exercise program tailored to women of all fitness levels affected by breast cancer and provides physical health benefits and an outlet for meeting and sharing your breast cancer experience with others. The Breast Cancer Network of Australia recommends regular exercise to help improve physical and emotional wellbeing, including mood, sleep, and bone mineral density, and to help manage some of the physical side effects of breast cancer treatment, such as fatigue and pain. Women who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their lives are being invited to register. Encore Program facilitator, Ms Dawn Clarke, said she has seen first-hand the positive influence the program can have on the lives of these women. “The program is a really positive resource at a time when life can feel very negative,” Ms Clarke said.

“One participant had her first mastectomy 20 years ago and hadn’t realised her limited range of movements. “The program helped her ‘get going’ and to become a lot more active, which in turn helped her through a second mastectomy.” Whilst each program has a strong focus on exercise, the sessions also include information sharing through guest speakers and links into local community services and resources. “The guest speakers help you become aware of other things available to you after the program. “It really makes a difference as you learn to look after yourself and find out about things you can do after Encore.” The Encore program runs for eight weeks, can be tailored to all fitness levels (from the fit to those with inhibited movement), abilities and incorporates land and hydrotherapy exercises. Media release, Sep 22, 2015 Kate Hurley, YWCA Encore

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Light the Night Walks have taken place across Australia since 2008, and the money raised by Light the Night will ensure the Leukemia Foundation can continue to help Australian families impacted by blood cancer by giving them emotional and practical support. Lake Munmorah Light the Night organiser, Ms Jackie Callaghan, knows first-hand the devastating impact blood cancer has on families. “I attended the first Light the Night Walk in Newcastle in 2008 to remember my husband Frank who passed away from leukemia,” Ms Callaghan said. The events, which continued to be based in the Newcastle region, became hard to work into Ms Callaghan’s schedule, so she decided to start hosting smaller events on the Central Coast. “It started out as just small gatherings with family and friends to remember Frank, but I decided to host

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Wallarah 2 to provide new programmes to aid Indigenous people Wyong Coal has entered into an agreement with Guringai Tribal Link Aborignal C o r p o r a t i o n (Guringai TLAC) to deliver increased education and training opportunities for the indigenous community of the Central Coast. Wyong Coal, the proponents of the Wallarah 2 Coal Project, have been working with the Guringai TLAC to develop this Mutual Advancement Covenant that will see five programs be introduced for Indigenous people in the region, starting in 2015 and covering an initial three year period. The five program areas that will be funded under the agreement, are apprenticeships, business start-up schemes, a mentor scheme, a Green Team scheme and tertiary scholarships. The agreement, signed on August 4, also

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MINGARA EVENT CENTRE - FREE ENTRY Come along and see many exhibitors and sellers of jewellery, gemstones, fossils, minerals, beads, pearls and meteors. his year’s Central Coast Lapidary Club festival, to be held at the Mingara Club ov oover ver the weekend of the 9th, 10th and 11th October, promises to be bigger gg and brighter g ter ght er than ever.

The festival will run from 9am to 5pm on the Saturday and 9am to 4pm oon n th t e Su the S Sunday. unday ay. ay Admission is free and there are displays and exhibits to interest all age groups, groou gr oups ps, ranging raanggin i g from precious rubies and emeralds to fossilised dinosaur droppings. The Club has been running the Annual Gem Show since it was first held hel e d inn the el tthhe he Methodist Church Hall in Gosford in 1963 before relocating to the Memorial rial ri ial Hall Hal all at Wyong. The highlight of the Club’s calendar, the festival attracts thousands of gem gem em and mineral fans from across the state. Exhibitors have been very keen to participate in the festival and a number er have come from interstate. The displays and exhibits include rocks and minerals from around the globe. “You could purchase a beautiful Columbian emerald from one exhibitor and find a special setting for your gem across the aisle,” said organiser Mr Lester Marquet. “You may prefer just to browse and look at the exhibits or you may be after that irresistible gem for that special someone. “Are you interested in collecting minerals or fossils? “If so, this is the event for you. “If your interest is gem craft then this will be a great opportunity to purchase faceting rough or lapidary supplies. “Silverwork, beading, cabochons, faceting, enamelling, jewellery making; g;; whatever your interest, you’d have rocks in your head if you miss the festival,” l,,”” said Mr Marquet. The Central Coast Lapidary Club has been established for 51 years. It started in a chook shed in Narara and has grown to become one of the Co Coast’s C oas a t’ t’s real treasures attracting members from 14 years of age to octogenarians. Currently, the club has around 200 members who meet on Tuesdays, T Thursdays, h rs hu rsddaays y, Thursday evenings and some Saturday mornings. The Clubhouse is located on Ourimbah Creek Rd, Ourimbah.

Fore More information contact Robert Scott 0405 904 881 or email cclapidary@optusnet.com.au

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Edgewater Park upgraded to a district level facility

Barefoot bowls marathon fund raiser he Iris Foundation’s Early Intervention Centre suicide prevention service will host a 12 hour barefoot bowls marathon at Halekulani Bowling Club, Budgewoi on November 6.

Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton cuts the ribbon on the new Buff Point play space with local children

yong Council has encouraged the community to use the newlook play space in Buff Point that has been open to the public since August 20.

Edgewater Park was upgraded from a local play space to a district level facility, which means it has been designed to cater for a wider age group. Council’s landscape architect, Ms Katherine Simmons, said the upgrade has significantly enhanced the reserve. “The reserve already boasts a boat ramp, barbecue facilities, Boules court, shelter and furniture, and this upgrade has improved the amenity and will encourage more people to use the area,” Ms Simmons said. “The play space is now

bigger and better with the new state of the art play equipment which will broaden its appeal to the community,” she said. The $200,000 project saw the installation of a large climbing unit with slide, a three-way swing, a pod swing, a circular spinning unit, spring toys, a new large shelter, seating and picnic tables as well as community art created through workshops with local residents and students from Budgewoi Public School. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said: “It’s great to see a district

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size play space built in the north of the shire. “On top of these works, we are spending more than $300,000 this financial year upgrading five more play spaces and we hope to have them all finished in time for the summer holidays. “Play spaces are an important community asset and that’s why we have a plan in place to ensure all of them stay safe and exciting,” he said. Media release, Aug 20, 2015 Wyong Council media

All proceeds from the marathon go to the Iris Foundation’s Early Intervention Centre (EIC) in Wyong, which provides ongoing support to suicide survivors and their families. “My son was on a downward spiral and eventually tried to take his own life, only to be stopped by his father finding him,” said one local parent. “When he was discharged following a prolonged stay in a secure mental health ward, as a parent, I didn’t know

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families throughout the 12 hours including: a best and worst dressed competition, a best mad hatters hat, most unusual bowler, best bowl of the day and a prize for the person or team that plays the most games during the 12 hour challenge. Other activities include an auction, a pluck a duck contest, raffles and live entertainment.

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where to get more help. “A friend recommended we contact the Iris Foundation’s EIC Cottage in Wyong. “Immediately, we were booked into the Hold Me Now Program. “From that moment, we began to find our way out of the maze. “I truly believe my son would not be here today if we hadn’t found the EIC Cottage,” the EIC service user said. The marathon will include a range of activities to entertain participants and

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Wyong Lakes Festival calendar of events released

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Shelly Beach makeover completed

he festival, running from November 7 to 15, will be activated across five local areas stretching from Lake Munmorah in the north to Long Jetty in the south.

According to Wyong Council’s manager of community partnerships and planning, Ms Julie Vaughan, with the festival only six weeks away, it’s time to clear your calendar and get ready for nine days of events. “The entire festival program is designed to delight with sport, cultural, educational and family activities and takes locals and tourists on a journey of discovery through our amazing local lakes environment,” Ms Vaughan said. “In a first for the Coast, the festival will kick off on November 7 with Light up the Lake at The Entrance featuring our

own brand new national artist and winner of The Voice, Ellie Drennan, as well as a laser light spectacular as part of a five hour lakeside event. “Lumenmotion will light up the foreshore at Long Jetty with a fusion of movement, water, creativity and light and lead festival goers on a journey to the main stage entertainment. “If you are looking for a great daytime family event, come along and join us at Breakfast by the Lake on November 8 where you can enjoy breakfast, cooking demonstrations and loads of kid’s activities, all for free.

“Then entertainment moves to Canton Beach on November 14 with the Splash and Dash Outdoor Cinema, screening ‘Paper Planes’ on the big screen plus an inflatable water obstacle course and amusements,” Ms Vaughan said. There are events on every day across the nine days of the festival. The festival calendar has just been released and is available on Council’s website or in hard copy at Council libraries and Wyong Civic Centre. Media release Aug 24, 2015 Wyong Council Media,

he forecourt area at Shelly Beach has been upgraded and now complements the surf club built in 2011.

Garage Sale Trail could be the best yong Council is urging residents to make the shire’s first Garage Sale Trail the best in Australia this October 25.

The Garage Sale Trail is one big day of garage sales happening right across Australia, and is Australia’s biggest reuse event. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said this was the first time Council had been involved in the initiative and is heartened by the community’s response. “Currently sale

registrations in the shire are the second best in NSW and fifth best overall in Australia. “That is a fantastic reflection of our community’s interest and desire to reuse and recycle and do their bit for the environment. “I encourage other locals to think about the people in our community who might benefit from

their unwanted items, as well as the treasures that might be out there waiting to be found. “With only five weeks to go, it’s now time to get on board and register your garage sale and make sure our shire has the best garage sale trail in the country,” Cr Eaton said. Media release, Sep 24, 2015 Wyong Council media

Residents and beach goers were invited to join in the official opening on Tuesday, September 29 to inspect Wyong Council’s makeover. Council’s landscape architect, Ms Katherine Simmons, said works have improved the amenity and appeal of the area. “We know our residents love going to the beach and we want that experience to be as rewarding as possible,” Ms Simmons said. “Beachgoers will now find it easier to navigate around the forecourt area and enjoy the fantastic views.

“We have spent more than $450,000 on these improvement works such as paving, seating walls, stairs, planting, shared pathway and new picnic facilities along the beach front.” The works were made possible due to a Department of Planning grant through the Metropolitan Greenspace Program. The forecourt is proving popular already as families take advantage of the new facilities. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, said Shelly is one of the most popular beaches in Wyong shire for

swimming, recreational activities and socialising. “With more than 450,000 visitors a year, these works have enhanced its reputation and will draw in more visitors to the area,” Cr Eaton said. In a separate project that complemented these works, the public amenities block had a much needed makeover as well. The amenities block received a total internal refurbishment as well as two new accessible toilets, which includes showers. Media release, Sep 28, 2015 Wyong Council media

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Central Coast Cat Care $20 Desexing Special Cats only No Pedigrees 4388 6448 4325 3163

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

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

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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

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 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

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

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

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Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots more. For a FREE calendar call call 0422 243 101

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

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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

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Health Groups

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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

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698

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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

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

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity. 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 Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297 j pp @ joppa@theorchards.com.au

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

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

GROW - Free weekly 12 Step Self Help Group for people wishing to recover from anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges. New group opening at Wyong, McInnon Hall, Bakers Lane on Tuesday 28 April, 11.00am to 1.00pm. All welcome. Phone 1800 558 268 or 0455 086 890 for more details or www.grow.org.au

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

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

Music Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub Branch Youth Club Ballroom Dancing

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

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

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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 Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party To support and promote NSW Labor withing the Warnervale area to give a voice to those who find it difficult to use their own. 3rd Tue 7pm Warnervale Community Centre 0419 128 497 warnervale.labor@gmail.com @g

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

Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes Volunteers wanted, challenging conditions, interupted meals, early starts, breathtaking tuggerah lakes views. Rewards: - Saving distressed boaters or maybe save a life 0488 442 051 uc.tuggerahlakes@ marinerescuensw.com.au

Special Interest Brisbane Water Caravan Club

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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 830am-230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246 Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge on Tuesdays, 9.45am1pm The Greens The Entrance 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

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Ukulele world record World record attempt probably broken painting event he Central Coast fourth annual Ukulele Festival was a “brilliant, marvellous and amazing” festival, according to organiser, Ms Liz Kitney.

“It featured great acts from all over Australia, England and New Zealand, young and old,” Ms Kitney said. “We had young kids and babies through to great grandparents come to celebrate this humble four-string instrument at the Central Coast,” she said. Inclement weather meant the entire festival had to be relocated from Memorial Park, The Entrance to Diggers at the Entrance, with just 24-hours’ notice. “It was an incredibly huge task, transferring the entire festival and to move it in doors,” Ms Kitney said. “We cannot praise the club enough for their friendly staff and terrific customer service and it

was a welcome change for many.” Over 32 acts all played, sang and strummed. “It went like clockwork and all acts were brilliant and many who attended said it was the best festival ever.” A highlight of the festival was the world record attempt for the most moustache-wearing people playing the ukulele. “We had 249 ukulele players with a moustache strumming away for seven minutes. “We are now in the final stages of preparing to submit our attempt and at present, it looks like we hold and have set the world record title for the most ukulele players strumming and singing continuously for over five

minutes,” she said. The record attempt raised over $800 and was registered with Cancer Council’s ‘Movember’ as a satellite fundraiser for men’s prostate cancer research “I am so proud and so amazed at the calibre of talent that came through the doors and the aloha spirit of everyone at the Festival. “The Diggers Club chairman, Mr Peter O’Grady came in to have a look and was amazed at the crowd, the singing, the ukuleles, the fabulous performers and how the ukulele brought out this wonderful, friendly spirit in everyone.” Email, Sep 30, 2015 Liz Kitney, Central Coast Ukulele Festival

Central Coast Watercolour Society members by Tuggerah Bay

he Central Coast Watercolour Society will attempt to set a world record for the most people painting Plein Air on one day at Tuggerah Lake on Tuggerah Pde, Long Jetty on November 7.

The Watercolour Society is calling for artists from the Coast and beyond to come along, paint out by the lake and be counted on the day. All art media and levels of experience are welcome.

Registration for the world record challenge is free and starts from 9am. Society members will be there to offer assistance and suggest beautiful and interesting vistas of the lake. A marquee and shelters

are available in case of rain, and a barbecue will be operating throughout the day. Media release, Aug 24, 2015 Irene Collings, Central Coast Water Colour Society

Lots of love shown at knit-in day

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

Friday, Oct 2 Wyong District Pioneers Association, centenary celebrations, various events and venues through to Sunday, Oct 4 Wyong Vinnies $2 sale Fri and Sat, 9:00am to 4:00pm, 47 HowarthSt, Wyong

Saturday, Oct 3 Art exhibition at Summerland Point Community Hall

Tuesday, Oct 6 Bateau Bay View Club lunch meeting, The Entrance Leagues Club from 10:30am.

New members and visitors most welcome

Saturday, Oct 10 Toukley Presbyterian Church car boot sale, Cnr Hargreaves St and Victoria Ave, 10:00am to 1:00pm Mental Health Summit, Kooindah Waters, Wyong The Forgotten Lands Art Sizzle, Watkins Jetty Park at Long Jetty to celebrate young creatives, 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Village shopping centre, 9:30am to 3:30pm daily until Sunday, Oct 18 Grizzlee Train, Steamboat Hollow, Coast Hotel Budgewoi, 3pm featuring Josh Dufficy

Tuesday, Oct 13 Plein Air painting workshop with local artist Paul Haggith at Toukely and District Art Socierty, Federation Gallery, Wallarah Rd, Gorokan from 9:00am

Wednesday, Oct 14 Sunday, Oct 11 Fine Art exhibition, Bateau Bay, Bay

Soil Health Workshop, Jilliby,

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.

he 2015 Knit-In Day held at Toukley Senior Citizens Centre Memorial Hall on August 7 was a big success according to convenor, Ms Diana Johnson.

Ms Johnson said she wished to thank all who donated wool and squares, and the knitters who donated completed wraps. She also thanked the sewers who had the task of putting the squares together into wraps. Donations came from knitting groups, retirement villages, church and social groups and many generous people doing their bit to help others. The staff at Wyong libraries were very obliging in receiving and storing so many donations until collected. The final tally will be over 200 when the remaining squares are completed. “Thank you Central Coast residents for

another successful Wrap with Love Knit In,” Ms Johnson said.

Email, Aug 17, 2015 Diana Johnson, Central Coast Wrap with Love Inc

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 2, 2015 - P21 1

Paddlers return with a swag of medals

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Tigers are Central Coast Rugby League premiers

ive paddlers from the Central Coast Dragon Boat Club, based in Toukley, have qualified to compete for the Australian Auroras Dragon Boat Team at the 12th IDBF World Dragon Boat Championships at the Welland Flatwater Centre in Ontario, Canada.

Jane Garness and Sandy Hauraki competed in the Senior A’s Women’s Crew and came home with four silver medals each. Ken Hutchison and Troy Vingerhoed competed in the Senior B’s Open and Mixed crews collecting three silver medals between them. Tane Hauraki, Sandy’s son, was in the under 18 junior category in the Open and Mixed crews and collected eight silver medals.

The journey started over 12 months ago for these paddlers when they embarked on rigorous fitness testing to find a spot at the first selection camp. Over 500 paddlers from all states of Australia tried out for the Australian team with only 316 making the cut. Racing took place over five days of competition including 2km, 1km, 200m and 500m events. There were 20 nations represented at the International event with

Australia having crews in every category. Local coach, Mr Joe Lacono, said it was a dream come true to have paddlers from the Central Coast Dragon Boat Club make it into the Australian Team. The Australian Auroras came home from the championships with 62 medals from 83 races including 12 Gold.

The Entrance Tigers 2015 Premiers Photos Andrew Stark

Media release, Sep 17, 2015 Sandy Hauraki, Central Coast Dragon Boat Club

Tim Nawaqatabu charges at Troy Woodley during the 2nd half Photos Andrew Stark

he Entrance Tigers, have won the 2015 Central Coast rugby league competition, scoring a 22-14 win over Kincumber in a late afternoon grand final at Kanwal.

T From left Ken Hutchinson, Jane Hutchinson, Sandy Hauraki, Tane Hauraki, Troy Vingerhoad, and Joan Frankie

Multiple awards for Ourimbah he Central Coast Rugby Union senior player of the year is Tyler Jones from Ourimbah.

The premiershipwinning club’s coach was also rewarded with the title of Coach of the Year for his efforts. Ourimbah also took out Club Championship

and highest point scorer, Ryan Fenning. The under-20s encouragement award was received by Warnervale player, Jacob Griffin and under-20s

most improved player was Isaac Harding-Davis from the Ourimbah club. Media release, Sep 24, 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

The Bateau Bay based club swept all before them during the season proper, finishing seven competition points clear at the top of the table. Yet the minor premiers looked to have been in some bother heading into half time of the decider as Kincumber took a hard earned 14-6 advantage into the sheds. Tigers coach Gavin Westwood’s mid game oration must have been a beauty as three unanswered tries followed in the final 40 minutes; enabling the orange men to claim this season’s silverware. The opening half saw the Kincumber Colts dominate the attacking opportunities after falling six behind early in the game. Captain/coach Troy Woodley, his brother Jae

and powerful prop Jake Shearer were particularly prominent as Kincumber ran in the next 14 points and looked to have the favorites rattled. After the break, however, the possession pendulum swung back towards the Tigers, and player of the match Grant Nelson gave the Colts left edge all manner of headaches. The Entrance’s ‘no frills’ pack led by big Tim Nawaqatabu laid a solid platform, allowing Adam McInnes, Shaune Corrigan and fullback Nelson to star out wide. On a sour note for local rugby league; a gaggle of ‘well-oiled’ Colts supporters ensured that the venue’s security staff were kept busy throughout the game. The excitable Kincumber

lads managed to shred the Morrie Breen Oval fencing at the northern end during the first half before heading south after the interval where a series of mini scuffles broke out with Tigers fans. The incidents gave the occasion an unwanted look; tarnishing what was an otherwise fitting finale to a tremendous season of local rugby league. In the day’s earlier grand final results; The Entrance 32 defeated Wyong 14 in Reserve Grade, Ourimbah 44 defeated Wyong 10 to win the Open Grade, while Kincumber won the inaugural Ladies League Tag competition, defeating The Entrance 18-0. Media release, Sep 23, 2015 Andrew Stark, Central Coast Rugby League

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All conquering Ourimbah win premierships in all three grades he Central Coast 2015 Rugby Union grand final saw Ourimbah win their first ever Premier 1 major premiership when they defeated Woy Woy in a thriller by 27 points to 20.

Ourimbah were able to hold on to record the history-making premiership in a match that was evenly balanced for the entire 80 minutes. The match, at Morry Breen Oval on Saturday, September 26 opened up evenly with both teams having chances to gain the advantage on the scoreboard. Both teams had periods of territorial advantage and also times when they had enough possession to secure vital points. After Ourimbah missed an opening penalty kick at goal, it was not long before they did actually open the scoring. In the 10th minute, their lock Josef Biu crossed adjacent to the posts. The try followed a sustained period of attack by Ourimbah and the resultant forward surge saw Biu cross over for a good try. The conversion of the try by five-eight Ryan Fenning

Ourimbah receiving the Premier 1 Central Coast Rugby Union 2015 Premiership Shield Photo Ian Cameron

had taken Ourimbah to a 7 points to nil lead early in the match. Woy Woy were quick to reply in the 14th minute when their winger, Daniel Campbell kicked a long range penalty of just under 50 metres to reduce the Ourimbah lead to 7 to 3. Play continued to seesaw in the match and both teams were creating several opportunities for points. Woy Woy took the lead in the match in the 21st minute when their prop, Sam Soane crashed over for a good forward’s try. This try put them in front 8 to 7 and the conversion by Campbell further increased their lead to 10 points to 7.

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There was absolutely nothing in the match and supporters from both teams were gripped by the match. Ourimbah levelled the scores in the 32nd minute when Ryan Fenning kicked a penalty goal to make the score 10 all with halftime looming. Woy Woy took the lead right on halftime when their halfback, Sione Toki kicked a penalty goal to put them in front by 13 points to 10. In such an evenly contested match, every point was vital. Ourimbah had several very good performers in the match at this point including locks Tyler Jones and Josef Biu. Tyler Jones was devastating in defence and attack. They were well supported by halfback Matt King who was always aggressive in attack and safe in defence. Flankers Bradd Sheridan and Jarrod Grange were in the middle of the action at all times, and Grange especially was putting in a very spirited effort. The second half saw the match all squared up very early in the piece. Ourimbah were able to kick a penalty goal through Ryan Fenning in the third minute of the second stanza to make the score 13 all. It was shaping up for an enthralling final 40 minutes of rugby action. For the opening five or so minutes of the second half, it was mainly Ourimbah on the attack and then the game swung to Woy Woy who were able to control things from the fifth to the 12th minute of the half. There were no points then scored for quite a while but both teams had

their chances. Woy Woy had several players performing well. The half turned around at the midway point when Ourimbah halfback Matt King made an incisive 50 metre break before passing to supporting fullback Rob Richardson who raced a further 40 metres to score a wonderful try. This length-of-the-field try turned the match. The conversion by Ryan Fenning saw Ourimbah take a 20 points to 13 lead. Woy Woy knew they had to respond quickly and they did. Just when it seemed Ourimbah had gained control, it was Woy Woy who hit back with their own try soon after. The Woy Woy forwards mauled the ball forward close to the line before inside centre Jovesa Kunawave took the ball and scored a vital try. The conversion by Sione Toki again levelled the score at 20 all going into the last quarter of the game. Nothing was added to the scoreboard for either team for the next 10 minutes. Both teams tried everything to break the deadlock. The Ourimbah forwards

laid the foundation for their third and final try. A forward surge in the 33rd minute saw prop Brett Cunningham cross for the match-deciding try. The conversion by Fenning took Ourimbah to a 27 points to 20 lead with time running out. The excitement at the ground was at fever pitch. Woy Woy tried to get back into the match. They attacked close to the line, had several scrums, took a scrum after being awarded a penalty, but they just could not break the Ourimbah defence. Ourimbah were able to hang on to record the history-making victory by 27 points to 20. Ourimbah had won the Minor and Major Premierships and the victory had capped a very good season for them. Ourimbah defeated Gosford in the Premier 2 grand final by 20 points to 17. Ourimbah had the better of play for much of the first half and made most of the running. They led early by 13 points to nil and were controlling most of the play. They held most of the advantage in territory and

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possession. Despite these advantages, they were unable to totally break away on the scoreboard. Gosford did score just prior to halftime to make the score at the break 13-5. Ourimbah continued to play the better rugby early in the second half and increased their lead to 20 points to 5 with time running out. Gosford did finish strongly and started to play some good rugby. They were able to cross for two late tries but all too late. Best players for Ourimbah were lock Steven Pike, flankers Keegan Evans and Jack Sheean, and outside centre Anthony Eriksson, who scored a personal tally of 15 points. It was another very close game but Ourimbah won the Premiership. In an excellent game of Colts rugby, Ourimbah defeated Terrigal in the under-19 grand final by 22 points to 18. Both teams gave it their all in this exciting game of rugby. Ourimbah did get away to the better start and, by early in the second half, they led by the very handy score of 22 to 6. However, Terrigal was not to be denied. They fought back and were able to almost grab victory on fulltime. The game finished with Terrigal on attack and desperate to get the try that would have secured victory. But it was not to be. Best for Ourimbah were halfback Toby Carver and No.8 Robert Peden. Media release, Sep 27, 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Wyong y g Regional g Chronicle - October 2, 2015 - P23 3

Roos lose M1 derby in NSW Cup grand final

Sevens pools announced

ompetition pools have been announced for the UON Central Coast Sevens four weeks out from the competition.

Pool A includes Daveta (Fiji), Tiger Rugby (USA), Hong Kong and Ozboks (Australia). Pool B includes New Zealand 7s (development), Yamacia (Fiji), Australian 7s (development) and Sunnybank (Australia). The Aussie Thunderbolts national team are against Redrock (Fiji), Germany and Rangataua (New Zealand) in Pool C. Pool D includes the Canada Maple Leafs, Wellington (New Zealand), Tabadamu (Fiji) and Manly (Australia). Defending champions, Daveta from Fiji, return seeking to be the first team to win successive Central Coast Sevens titles. The team is expected to feature a host of Fijian internationals but they won’t have an easy run with a number of national teams and national development teams standing in their way. Don’t be fooled by the ‘development’ tag, as several of the world’s best are rumoured to feature in several of the teams, with plenty to play for as several squads use the tournament as a warmup to the world series or

Olympic qualifiers. In the womens tournament, the Kinesio Cup, Pool A includes the Canada Maple Leafs, Australian 7s (development), Ozboks (Australia) and the Manly Mermaids (Australia). Pool B includes New Zealand 7s (development), Rugiri (Japan), Greater Sydney Rams (Australia) and Lloyd McDermott (Australia). The Aussie Pearls (national team) head up Pool C which also includes the New Zealand Wasps, the Nadi Blazers (Fiji) and Melbourne City Silverbacks (Australia). Pool D in the women’s competition consists of Fijiana, Stars Rugby 7s (USA), Sunnybank and CCAS (Australia). The Canadian Maple Leafs will also be setting out to be the first team to win the title two years in a row. The Canadians will not have it all their way either, with some of the big guns of sevens set to challenge for the title including the Australian national team, the Aussie Pearls. Email, Sep 26, 2015 Central Coast Sevens media

Brock Molan resists NSW defenders in the NSW Cup grand final

Wyong were defending well but just couldn’t finish in the NSW Cup grand final

Roos player Jack Seijka attempts to cross the line in the NSW Cup grand final

n their third season in the NSW Cup, the Wyong Roos rugby league conversion goal was side made it to the grand final, played at Parramatta Park on kicked by half-back Tyler Cornish. Saturday, September 26.

They were defeated by Newcastle 20 points to 10 on the day, but Wyong Rugby League Club Group football manger, Mr Matt Lavin, said the Roos have plenty to be proud of. “Newcastle was the better side on the day in what they like to call the M1 derby and there is great rivalry between the sides,” Mr Lavin said. “We didn’t finish well and they took advantage of that,” he said.

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“Just being there on grand final day was a massive feat given we have only been in the NSW Cup for three years and we finished last in our first season.” The Wyong Roos did make it to the semi-finals in their second season in 2014 and finished seventh on the 12-side ladder. The NSW Cup is the reserve competition for the NRL and the Wyong Roos have the Sydney Roosters as their feeder

club. That gives the Wyong side access to the Rooster’s medical and performance support, coaching and their contracted players. On grand final day, the Roos’ squad consisted of 10 full-time NRLcontracted Roosters players including Nathan Stapleton. Both Wyong’s grand final tries were scored by their Centre, Nathan Smith and their one

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Mr Lavin said the Wyong Roos’ achievements are a great asset to the whole Central Coast. “Having a Central Coast side in the NRL reserve grade competition is a great reward in itself,” he said. Players now get a sixweek rest before they start training for pre-season 2016 in mid-November. Interview, Sep 29, 2015 Matthew Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group Jackie Pearson, journalist