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$20 million government support is a small portion of amalgamation costs

Historic forced voluntary merger M agreed to

r Phil Walker, chair of Regional Development Australia Central Coast, has congratulated Gosford and Wyong Councils on their agreement to voluntarily merge as part of the NSW Government’s Fit for the Future reform process.

“The decision to voluntarily merge will ensure that our community will now have an opportunity to have a say in how our new Central Coast Council will be formed and that the region will be able to access $20 million in support from the NSW Government, to assist offsetting a small portion of the total amalgamation costs that will occur,” Mr Walker said. “ R e g i o n a l Development Australia

osford and W y o n g Councils have agreed to an historic, voluntary merger as part of the NSW Government’s Fit for the Future reform package.

Both Councils submitted their merger preference to the NSW Government before the November 18 deadline – with it likely that a Central Coast council could be proclaimed late December and come into effect early next year. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said the agreement was a defining moment in the Central Coast’s history. “Although time was against us, I’m very pleased with how both Councils have worked hard to protect the interests of their communities and the Central Coast,” Cr McKinna said. “I’m confident that this monumental decision to voluntarily merge means that the community’s voice will not be lost, which is something the NSW Government couldn’t guarantee under a potential forced amalgamation. “We’ll also have access to $20 million in support from the NSW Government for the voluntary merger that will make sure funding from our recent operating surpluses is not diverted away from vital service, facility and infrastructure improvements.

“There’s no doubt that merging our two organisations will be challenging, but my fellow Gosford councillors and I are looking forward to working alongside our Wyong counterparts to achieve the best outcome for the residents of the Central Coast,” he said. Wyong’s deputy mayor, Cr Lynne Webster, said she was pleased Gosford Council was coming to the party and agreed voluntary amalgamation is the only way to go. “The only way now is forward. “We have to work together to ensure a Central Coast Council continues to deliver the best possible services our community need and want. “I believe we can do it and this decision means we have secured a much needed $20 million injection of funding for our

region. “This decision will put the Central Coast on the map as a region in its own right and I believe will ensure we get a lot more funding and recognition in the future.” Gosford’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson and Wyong’s acting CEO, Mr Rob Noble will now meet to create a staff transition team and start on plans to amalgamate the two Councils. An informal meeting of the two councils will be held at Wyong Council chambers on Wednesday, December 4, which will be the first time the two councils have met since deciding on the merger. Media release, Nov 16, 2015 Gosford and Wyong Council media Meeting transcript, Nov 25, 2015 Wyong Council general meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

Central Coast’s board members look forward to working with all sectors to ensure that the best outcomes are achieved for the entire Central Coast,” he said. “ R e g i o n a l Development Australia Central Coast is confident the decision to form the one united entity will allow the Central Coast to proactively brand and market itself as a desirable region to visit, live and invest, which in time will greatly assist in

addressing the region’s higher than average unemployment rate. “We look forward to assisting all levels of government, business and the community to proactively work together to deliver the vibrant and successful future that the Central Coast rightly deserves,” Mr Walker said. Media release, Nov 18, 2015 Elizabeth Westrup, Regional Development Australia Central Coast

Splitting Wyong Council in two is delusional ne of Wyong’s Save Tuggerah Lakes Party councillors, Cr Lloyd Taylor, has accused Lake Macquarie City Council of wanting to steel Wyong Council’s money.

He has been critical of moves by Lake Macquarie Council to see the Wyong Local Government Area cut in half at Sparks Rd and absorbed into Gosford to the South and Lake Macquarie to the north. “Lake Macquarie Council is trying to dispense with the Wyong Local Government Area by making a recommendation to the State Government to cut Wyong in two,” Cr Taylor said. “Neither Lake Macquarie Council nor Gosford Council have any idea how the community thinks and I

am sure our community would not agree with the idea of a “forced retreat” from the waterfront,” Cr Taylor said. “Lake Macquarie City Council is ‘planning for increased flooding and changes to the foreshore lines that may occur as a result of sea level rise’,” he said. “They want to develop an adaptation plan which is double speak for no more development on land at Pelican or Blacksmiths. “If a ratepayer wants to build a new home, they won’t be permitted. “I had a phone call from a local in Wyong

concerned if we were amalgamated with Lake Macquarie that many waterfront properties would have restrictions imposed on them which would affect their 149 certificates. “I am against and idea that either Lake Macquarie or Gosford lay a finger on Wyong. “They only want Wyong because our finances are in order and want to steal money from our region,” he said.

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Labor Party members in the Robertson electorate are calling for the results of NBN trials which started over a year ago on the Peninsula to be released. The party’s Robertson Electorate Council secretary Mr Pat Norman is speculating that costs have blown out. “Why are we installing an expensive and significantly inferior NBN in Umina and Woy Woy?” he asked. “Much media spin was made about these trials at the time,” said Mr Norman. “Interestingly though, the government has not released the results of those trials including Mr Turnbull’s cost-benefit analysis,” Mr Norman said. “NBN Co has refused to answer trial costings questions to the Senate committee enquiry into the NBN rollout. “Indeed, the NBN leadership has refused to attend the Senate committee enquiry to answer these questions. “This leads many to speculate that the costing of the watereddown node trials have blown out considerably. “If these nodes cost so much when compared to the full fibre

NBN installed in Gosford, East Gosford and Springfield, why is the NBN Co still rolling them out? “It looks certain that the Central Coast will see two, very divided classes of telecommunications service: the real, full-fibre NBN versus the expensive, less reliable and slower node-based NBN. “Mr Turnbull alluded to a significant cost increase in the Coalition’s NBN in one of his last speeches as Communications Minister in the parliament. “He flagged increasing the government investment envelope into the NBN Co by many hundreds of millions of dollars. “Why is this the case, when the Coalition promised a reliable, cheaper network built faster? “Clearly, this is yet another expensive broken promise. “As members of the Labor party on the Central Coast, we are proud to have helped the community gain the original full fibre NBN investment into the area. “We are now concerned that the current government is ruining that valuable investment in our future, and not saving any money in the process.” Media release, 16 Oct 2015 Pat Norman, Australian Labor Party Robertson electorate

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Inform dog owners about guide dogs, says councillor ongoing difficulties with people insisting their off-leash dogs were friendly and should be able to approach a guide dog. “What they don’t understand is that an assistance dog is a working dog. “It is not supposed to interact with other people or other animals.” Cr Bowles said she was aware that Gosford Council had received requests from residents to appoint a companion animals officer. “I am not sure how common they are within other councils and there are issues with the Companion Animals Act,” she said. The Companion Animals Act, according to Ms Bowles, was open to varying interpretations in its provisions for assistance animals. She also said she thought it

was unlikely that Gosford Council would be able to make such an appointment, given the current reform process it was being subjected to. “The main issue is that the owners of off-leash dogs may not be educated about the role of a companion animal and may not be aware that approaches by off-leash pets can cause the companion animal and its owner distress. “I know one visually-impaired woman who lives on the Peninsula who is a big advocate of the off leash areas, but her dog is ending up with anxiety issues because other people insist on allowing their dogs to approach her guide dog.” Interview, 22 Oct 2015 Gabby Bowles, Gosford Council

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A decision by Wyong Council to discuss its Central Coast Regional Airport plans in a confidential meeting has been criticised by NSW member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP. Mr Harris said he had written to the premier, planning minister and the department of local government “seeking scrutiny of Wyong Council’s handling of their infamous, on again, off again, regional airport. “News that Wyong Council is about to commit ratepayers to a $60 million upgrade of Warnervale Airport, after spending approximately $20 million on their nowabandoned Kiar Ridge Airport, raises serious questions about secret decision making, lack of public consultation and frivolous use of ratepayers money,” he said. “It seems clear now that Council is in possession of studies and reports that cast serious doubt on the economic viability of a regional airport. “These reports have forced them to abandon their plans for Kiar Ridge, despite Blind Freddy being able to tell them that the whole proposal was a dud. “Now they want to

The amphibious aircraft potentially to be built at Warnervale Airport Wyong Council has create over 600 jobs. spend further ratepayer money on a new confirmed a confidential “These studies have on Central shown that growing the speculative upgrade of report the existing Warnervale Coast Regional Airport Warnervale Aerodrome airport, despite saying was circulated to all into a Regional Airport a few years ago that the councillors on Friday, makes more sense,” Cr current aerodrome should October 23 to be discussed Eaton said. close and the area be in a confidential session “It will slash $217 reverted to industrial use. on Wednesday, October million from the airport “These major plans and 28 and the resolution development bill...so now commitments are being reported to the full council we don’t need to negotiate made in secret confidential meeting. with the State and Federal sessions, away from In information released Governments, we can public scrutiny, and when to the media after the fund this airport ourselves. members of the public try meeting, it was announced “It will deliver to find out information, that Warnervale significant new jobs in our the council forces them to Aerodrome will become region...and those jobs are go to court, wasting more a regional airport, over already starting to flow in ratepayers’ money. time. from general aviation.” “We have had two failed Wyong mayor, Cr According to Wyong regional airport plans Doug Eaton OAM said Council, the Central Coast (Kiar Ridge and Bushells investigations have shown is the ninth largest region Ridge) and I believe that the cost of developing in Australia, yet the only ratepayers who were hit Warnervale Aerodrome as one without a regional with a special rate rise a regional airport would be airport. deserve better,” he said. $48 million and it would A confidential report

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outlined the results of population growth projections, passenger demand forecasts and economic impact studies. “These have clearly demonstrated that a regional airport is essential infrastructure in ensuring the Central Coast can service the needs of our growing population,” Cr Eaton said. “There is already significant interest in Warnervale Airport and this Council decision will ensure it really takes off,” he said. Cr Eaton has publicly confirmed that Council has entered into a heads of agreement with an American company to build amphibious aircraft at the Warnervale airport.

“Such an airport would be smaller than that originally proposed for the Kiar Ridge site, eventually allowing for 450,000 passenger movements each year. “This would be similar in size to the capacity at Ballina or Coffs Harbour Regional Airports. “The airport would be developed incrementally as demand increases. “Initially the airport will cater for general aviation aircraft before moving onto passenger carriage. “We have already commenced discussions with regional airlines to establish passenger services to Melbourne and Brisbane with 50 seat DASH 8 twin turbo prop type aircraft,” Cr Eaton added. “I hope services can start as early as next year.” “By establishing the regional airport on the existing Warnervale Airport site, Council now opens the way for the land purchased at Kiar Ridge, for $10 million, to be opened up for industrial and business park development. “Independent assessment indicates returns to Council are expected to be significantly higher than the purchase price,” he said. Mr Laurie Eyes from the Central Coast Regional Airport Action Group said the switch back to Warnervale means: “We are right back to where we were 20 years ago.

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‘Gosford waterfront was always going to be a mixed use precinct’ Inchley

Funding for performing arts centre dependent on waterfront location

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She said she believed many dog owners, particularly those who use off-leash areas on the Peninsula, did not have a good understanding of companion animals. “Dogs are not being adequately controlled in off-leash areas,” Cr Bowles said. “This is specifically a problem with people who allow their dogs to approach guide dogs,” she said. Ms Bowles said visuallyimpaired Peninsula residents with guide dogs had experienced Node trials were carried out in Woy Woy and Umina

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here have been calls for NSW Government scrutiny, and even council resignations, over Wyong Council’s approach to the development of a regional airport.

Dog owners on the Peninsula should be informed about the needs of guide dogs and other companion animals and their owners, according to Gosford councillor Gabby Bowles.

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he chairperson of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC), Mr Graeme Inchley has written and circulated an opinion article about the Gosford Waterfront.

Performing Arts Centre must be built at Poppy Park to keep $12 million NSW Government funding

SW member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch has re-conﬁrmed the NSW Government’s commitment to the regional performing arts centre and conservatorium at the Gosford waterfront.

“The NSW Government has confirmed that the financial commitment of $12 million dollars was made on the basis that the regional performing arts centre is to be constructed on the corner of Dane Dve and Vaughan Ave, Gosford as identified in the Our City, Our Destiny Masterplan,” Mr Crouch said. “The minister for planning, Mr Rob Stokes has confirmed to me that the $12 million dollar investment into Gosford city’s regional performance centre announced in March this year is based on the development at the identified site at Gosford Park,” he said. “It must be remembered that many years of hard work and public consultation

has gone into the planning of this project as part of the Gosford Waterfront Masterplan, including our local RSL clubs, and this was endorsed by Gosford City Council in August 2013. “We cannot afford to be known as a region that cannot be trusted to know what they are doing and not sticking to the plan. “The park, which has become affectionately known as ‘poppy park’ was always planned as a ‘moving memorial’ and I believe may be placed at the Terrigal Haven next year. “However, there is no reason why a wonderful tribute to our ANZACs cannot be planned as a permanent water feature in the foyer of the Performing Arts Centre.

“The Federal Government will be watching closely the decisions made by Gosford City Council before they commit public funds to this project,” he said. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said he questioned why the NSW Government would not honour its $12 million funding pledge “just because the performing arts centre moves a few metres down the road.” According to Cr McKinna, since the success of the centenary of ANZAC commemoration that saw Gosford Park turned into a poppy ﬁeld, that patch of land had become “sacred ground”. He said Council is now working with the Friends of the Performing Arts precinct to ﬁnd a suitable

alternative location for the conservatorium and regional performing arts centre. M e a n w h i l e , parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC conﬁrmed that if Gosford Council is rethinking the location of the regional performing arts centre, the $12 million state funding “falls away”. “From a state government perspective that is black and white. “Our commitment is based on that site so if Council has a rethink it will have to go back to Cabinet and the funding will need to be rethought,” he said. Media release, Nov 2, 2015 Debra Wales, office of Adam Crouch Interview, Nov 3, 2015 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Interview, Nov 3, 2015 Scot MacDonald, parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast

“As a long term resident of the Central Coast, I believe that the revitalisation of Gosford is a crucial component in the creation of a vibrant, economically robust and sustainable region,” Mr Inchley said. “For many years, Gosford was seen by many of its residents as failing to reach its huge potential. “However, right now, there is an opportunity to redress this situation and take a path towards real social and economic growth. “The identiﬁcation of this path began in 2008 with the development of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan “Our City, Our Destiny”. “This blueprint for transformation was funded and developed as a partnership between the NSW Government and Gosford City Council, with unprecedented community involvement. “Since then, further planning has been guided by this blueprint and has resulted in 10 hectares of the Gosford Waterfront being gazetted as a Site of State Signiﬁcance (SSS). “The SSS is unequivocal about its vision for the Waterfront: “’The Gosford Waterfront will be a vibrant and active mixed use precinct that

will connect the Gosford City Centre to the Brisbane Water foreshore. ‘New residential development will contribute to the State Government’s regional housing targets for the Central Coast, and will take advantage of Gosford’s unique water based setting. ‘The Gosford Waterfront will also be a vibrant centre for jobs, and offer regional ofﬁce opportunities for large businesses and corporations near a locally based skilled workforce.’ “As part of the SSS process, the former public school site was rezoned for mixed use development. “This provides for more ﬂexible use of the site and also facilitates private investor development funding. “To complement and further facilitate private investment, both the NSW and Federal Governments have announced programs which will greatly contribute to Gosford’s revitalization. “These are: The decision by Federal Government to create 600 new ATO jobs in Gosford, to be housed in a purpose built facility developed through private sector investment; A NSW Government pledge of $10 million towards a Continued Page 3

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Action by the community is the only thing that could save Gosford Council from being forced by the NSW Government into a merger with Wyong, according to Labor councillor Vicki Scott.

Jeff Sundstrom demonstrates at Gosford Council in support of Vicki Scott’s call for community action to stop forced amalgamation

Regional Planning Panel. “I think the community probably largely doesn’t know what is going on but really there is a great need for the community to be aware of what the effect of this is going to be,” Cr Scott said. According to Cr Scott, an amalgamation would result in lower levels of community representation and less contact between the community and council staff. Ms Scott said she believed the amalgamation could have a negative impact on community centres and all the other services

and facilities that Gosford Council has been known to deliver. “It will change the way we go about getting funding and will lead to even more detachment of communities at the edges of the region, including the Peninsula,” she said. “It is never too late; we have got until November 18 and the community can use its voice, that is why the rally was held.” Cr Scott said she did not think a bigger council would result in better infrastructure for the region. “What’s that saying about size?’

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Cr Scott said she would be addressing a community rally that was to be held on Saturday, November 7 on the forecourt of the Gosford Council building in Gosford. “Parts of the Coast, like the Peninsula, already feel like they are under-represented,” Cr Scott said. “Imagine dealing with a council for an area as big as Canberra with as many people as the Northern Territory and only 10 or a maximum of 15 councillors instead of 20,” Cr Scott said. “This is bigger than the tax office and Gosford waterfront. “This is huge. “It is about the absolute future of this region and it will affect us for generations,” she said. Following years of speculation and in spite of statements to the contrary, local councils across NSW have been given one month to show why the recommendations of IPART regarding their forced amalgamation should not be adopted. A group of concerned locals, calling themselves Our City, Our Council, Our Choice, organised Saturday’s peaceful rally to encourage and support Gosford Council in perusing its continuance as a standalone entity. In June, Gosford Council unanimously declared it believed it was fit for the future and its submission to IPART expressed its arguments for continuing as a stand-alone council. In October, IPART released its report card which declared Gosford “unfit” for the future and recommended it amalgamate with Wyong or form a joint organisation. Wyong Council was also declared unfit but has since declared, by one vote, a preference to amalgamate with Gosford to form a new Greater Central Coast Regional Council which would take in Wyee and abolish the Joint

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she said. “Blacktown Council is the biggest council in NSW and it is having financial troubles,” she said. Wyong jumped too early to make its preferences known to the NSW Government, according to Cr Scott. “The big problem for this region now is five people in Wyong made a decision that will have a big impact on the community of Wyong and potentially on the people of Gosford, without delving in to the other side of the argument,” she

said. Gosford Council decided to continue to explore its options in the time available before declaring its intentions to the NSW Government on November 18. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the examination of options included having an ongoing dialogue with Wyong Council and conducting due diligence into all available options. Cr Scott said “no one has told me how I should vote on the issue of amalgamation but the conservatives are being told, by someone outside their community, how to vote and I think that is a shame for the people they represent.” In terms of what a new amalgamated council would mean for issues such as the future of Gosford Council’s Coastal Open Spaces Scheme, Cr Scott said no one from the state government or at a local level seemed to know the answers to such questions. “Every four years, every time there is a change in local government, there is a very real chance that things like COSS could disappear so the chance is there in an amalgamation too,” she said. Cr Scott said she thinks there has to be “some greater reason” for the NSW Government’s amalgamation push. “It is horrendous when you think about the cost, it could be $100 million -- and that money, if we want infrastructure, give both councils $50 million each and we will get the infrastructure we need. “Or for the next 20 years we will be feeling our way around figuring out which councillor belongs to which ward and it will cripple us for a long time. “That $100 million will be a line item on every budget. “A large council is a dispassionate council and the one thing that can stop it is the voice of the people,” she said. Media release, 4 Nov 2014 Jeff Sundstrom, Our City, Our Council, Our Choice Interview, 4 Nov 2015 Vicki Scott, Gosford Council

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Council resolves to acquire part of Wyong Grove T

he acting CEO of Wyong Council has been authorised to acquire approximately one quarter of the Wyong Grove school site and carriage way at a fair market value.

A mayoral minute presented to the November 11 ordinary meeting of Wyong Council resulted in the Council resolving to go ahead with an attempt to acquire those parts of the former public school considered essential for organisations such as the Wyong Drama Group. The plan is to acquire those land and buildings either by agreement or compulsory process. The council authorised the acting CEO to execute all necessary documentation relevant to the acquisition. The school site, when purchased, will be classified as operational land for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993. If the site has to be obtained using a compulsory process, it will be done “pursuant to the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991,” according to the adopted mayoral minute. Council will make an application to the Minister for Finance to commence compulsory

Wyong Drama Group members protest the sale of the Grove

acquisition of part of the site. The entire school site was recently sold by the Department of Education, at auction, to a Sydney developer, for $4.45 million. If the Minister gives his consent, then Council can begin negotiations with the new owner to acquire the part of the site currently used as the Wyong Grove Cultural and Community Hub. Mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, said Council was true to its word and would now pursue compulsory acquisition so this important site can continue as a community facility. “We went to the auction in good faith and were hopeful of securing the site ourselves due to its high importance to our

community,” Cr Eaton said. “I even told bidders at the auction we would seek to compulsorily acquire the site – so everyone knew what we wanted to do. “So now it is time to act. “We can’t afford the whole site, so we will now move to try to acquire the part of the site which will provides the best value for the community.” Council spent over $100,000 upgrading the former school buildings which are currently home to a number of local community and drama groups. It is these buildings Council will now seek to acquire under compulsory acquisition arrangements. If the owner wishes to develop the rest of the

site, it will be subject to the normal Council development application process. “This whole process has caused a great deal of stress in the local community which has been really unnecessary,” Cr Eaton said. “The State Government broke its promise to the community but Council will not, and will now step in and attempt to save this important community facility.” In NSW, all levels of government can acquire privately owned land for public purposes. They may acquire the whole property, part of a property or an interest in the property, including easements for power lines, sewer or water. Most privately owned land, required by

government for public purposes, is acquired by negotiation and agreement between the landholder and the acquiring authority. The process is expected to take several months. “Obviously the hall is not included on the basis that the arthouse is developed and it has a studio of the size of the hall and is more adaptable,” Cr Eaton said at the November 11 general meeting of Wyong Council. Cr Eaton said he expected the fair market value of the area Wyong Council wishes to purchase to be between $1 million and $1.5 million. Acting CEO of Wyong Council, Mr Rob Noble said he had received a briefing from the relevant

director following a discussion with the purchaser of Wyong Grove. “They are in discussion with another buyer for the purchase of a small part of the site that is similar to what we are looking at,” Mr Noble said. “The level of pricing they are looking at is rather alarming to me and we need to keep that in mind,” he said. The motion to move forward with the compulsory acquisition of a portion of the site was carried unanimously. Mayoral minute 1.6, Nov 11, 2015 Wyong Council Media release, Nov 11, 2015 Wyong Council media Meeting transcript, Nov 11, 2015 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

Councillors bullied into amalgamation vote even out of 10 Gosford councillors have voted to inform the NSW Government they are willing to amalgamate with Wyong Council.

The NSW Government has required all NSW councils deemed “unfit” to stand alone to make 50-word submissions by November 18 outlining their amalgamation preferences. Gosford’s deputy mayor, Cr Craig Doyle moved that “… based on its understanding that continuing as a stand-alone Council is not acceptable to the NSW Government… Council’s first preference is that Gosford City Council voluntarily merges with Wyong Shire Council.” Cr Doyle went on to give Gosford’s second preference, which was for Gosford City Council to merge with the southern part of Wyong Council up to Sparks Rd and for the remaining northern part of Wyong Shire Council to merge with Lake Macquarie City Council. “I find it hard to believe that we haven’t been provided a choice as councillors,” Cr Doyle said in opening discussion on the proposed motion. “As a working party, we took the opportunity to meet with the minister to express our fears, and I must say, they were met with respect and concern,” he said. Cr Doyle said a meeting with the local government minister, Mr Paul Toole did allay his fears about having no say in the process “a little”. “I say a little, because I

From left: Cr Jim McFadyen, Cr Gabby Bowles, deputy mayor Cr Craig Doyle and Cr Jeff Strickson debate the future of Gosford Council

still have some concerns that a voluntary forced amalgamation is our ﬁrst choice,” he said. He said Wyong’s early move, by a margin of one vote, in favour of the formation of a Greater Central Coast Regional Council through a merger with Gosford, stymied the debate about options available to Gosford. “I really think we have been bullied and coerced

into a corner from which there is no recovery,” he said. Cr Hillary Morris said she would not vote in favour of the amalgamation. “I ﬁnd it incomprehensible that we have been told to amalgamate or else,” Cr Morris said, citing the fact that IPART had found Gosford to be ﬁnancially sustainable. “What happens if we stand alone?” she asked.

“I don’t agree that we don’t have a choice; we are denying our residents the right to a voice.” Cr Morris outlined the legislative process that would need to be followed if Gosford did elect to defy the minister’s advice and state a preference to stand alone. She questioned whether the $10 million funding promised to councils who volunteered to amalgamate

plus $10 million for infrastructure would come near to covering the costs of amalgamation. “In our submission we talked about ﬁgures of $37 million and $31 million, that leaves a shortfall of $48 million. “Where will it come from, the sale of assets, the sale of public land, a special rate variation? “I will refuse to succumb to the bullying of the state government for

a paltry $20m,” she said. Cr Gabby Bowles added: “It really does feel like we have been backed into a corner on this one. “I would ordinarily be putting up one hell of a fight but the State Government has been very clever and would not be heading into this situation if they were not confident of the outcome,” Cr Bowles said. “While amalgamation would not be my preferred situation under ordinary circumstances, I believe what we are facing now are exceedingly extraordinary circumstances.” Cr Bowles said she would support the motion on the basis that it meant Gosford’s elected representatives would remain in their roles until the September 2016 election. “I believe it is imperative our community has a voice throughout the process... Gosford’s assets, infrastructure and staff, we can’t fight for them if we are not here,” she said. Cr Jeff Strickson said the benefits of amalgamation could be as much as $196 million over 20 years and that was “too much to gamble”. Who is going to pick up the shortfall if we don’t amalgamate?” Cr Strickson asked. “I believe it is for the best intentions of the rate payers for the two councils that we do amalgamate and carry on so we can represent the people of the new area,” he said. Cr Bob Ward said he would support the motion because a single voice for the Central Coast would give the region strength on planning issues. Continued P3

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can relate to their lives, that cuts through the neo-con and Green propaganda that ‘there is no difference between the major parties’,” Mr Davy said. “I want to see more parliamentarians in Labor’s leadership structure who have less interest in career, factional power, number-crunching and branch-stacking and more interest in, and with more demonstrated skills in research; identification of national concerns and national opportunities; genuine data-based collaboration with the membership and specialists; formulations of appropriate responses to national concerns; policy-development, political education of the Australian public; forward strategic thinking,” he said. He has urged branch members who consider voting for him to make Ms Charlton their second choice. Belinda Neal won the seat of Robertson in 2007 in a tight race but lost pre-selection to Deborah O’Neill in 2010. Mr Abrahams said he is running to offer members a communitybased candidate who wants to push for local policies, particularly around innovation and youth employment. As lead advocate for the early NBN rollout and as Chair of Regional Development Australia Central Coast I’ve assisted in attracting significant investments to the region,” he said.. Media statement, 17 Nov 2015 Van Davy, Pearl Beach Media statement, 20 Nov 2015 David Abrahams, Killcare Reporter: Jackie Pearson

osford and W y o n g Councils have agreed to an historic, voluntary merger as part of the NSW Government’s Fit for the Future reform package.

Cr Vicky Scott spoke against merging with Wyong Council at Gosford Council's extraordinary general meeting

Three out of the four Labor Party candidates running for pre-selection for the Federal seat of Robertson are Peninsula residents.

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Three Labor candidates are from the Peninsula The seat of Robertson is currently held by Liberal MP Ms Lucy Wicks, who won it in 2013 from Labor’s Deborah O’Neill with a margin of three per cent. Former Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal lives in Woy Woy and has publicly announced she is running for pre-selection. Mr David Abrahams from Killcare has also announced his intention to stand for pre-selection. Pearl Beach resident Mr Van Davy has also announced he is running. Mr Davy said he did not belong to a local branch but was a member of the “central policy branch”. The non-Peninsula candidate is Ms Ann Charlton, who is a senior member of Senator Deborah O’Neill’s staff and lives in Wamberal. Mr Davy said he had been a member of the ALP for 50 years and wanted to represent the ALP because: “The ALP represents the best chance working Australians and their families have to achieve decent living standards and ‘people control’ over the shaping forces on society. “The Labor Party needs communicators who can engage with uncommitted voters, especially voters in Labor’s ‘lost’ heartland of centrist workers,” he said. “I do this well, as an educator who sketches the ‘big picture’ in ways that workers can understand,

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benefits of amalgamation could be as much as $196 million over 20 years and that was “too much to gamble”. Cr Bob Ward said he would support the motion because a single voice for the Central Coast would give the region strength on planning issues. Cr Deanna Bocking spoke briefly to thank the community for its support and passion along with the staff, CEO and fellow councillors. Cr Vicky Scott said: “I am not going to fall on my sword for peanuts”, comparing the $20 million funding on offer with the over $700 million turnover of the existing councils. Cr Jim McFadyen added: “I will not be supporting this motion or selling out the majority of the community or council staff.” Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna noted that during his three years on council its financial position had gone from an $8 million deficit to a $36 million surplus. “This council in my opinion is fit for the future, so I never thought we would have to worry about any amalgamation. “At the meeting last week, it was very clear they will force us which is wrong but looking at what is happening in Gosford, if

we do agree to amalgamation we can work with the Government to get the best outcome for the community.” The day after the Gosford Council vote, Dr Joseph Drew from the University of New England’s Centre for Local Government said NSW councils were being forced into amalgamations unlikely to benefit local communities on the basis of flawed methodology. Serious flaws in the methodology used by IPART to declare councils fit or unfit raised questions that were being ignored in the Government’s rush to amalgamations, Dr Drew said. “Why didn’t the Government or its independent experts at IPART see these obvious flaws which were pointed out on numerous occasions?” Dr Drew asked. “What will be the negative impacts on residents and ratepayers following decisions made on the basis of these flawed assumptions? Media release, 18 Nov 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford and Wyong Councils Media release, Nov 17, 2015 Dr Joseph Drew: University of New England Gosford Council meeting 17 Nov 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson •More stories on Council merger page 8 and 9

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away from vital service, facility and infrastructure improvements. “There’s no doubt that merging our two organisations will be challenging, but my fellow Gosford councillors and I are looking forward to working alongside our Wyong counterparts to achieve the best outcome for the residents of the Central Coast,” he said. Wyong’s deputy mayor, Cr Lynne Webster, said she was pleased Gosford Council was coming to the party and agreed voluntary amalgamation is the only way to go. “The only way now is forward. “We have to work together to ensure a Central Coast Council continues to deliver the best possible services our community need and want. “I believe we can do it

and this decision means we have secured a much needed $20 million injection of funding for our region. “This decision will put the Central Coast on the map as a region in its own right and I believe will ensure we get a lot more funding and recognition in the future.” Gosford’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson and Wyong’s acting CEO, Mr Rob Noble will now meet to create a staff transition team and start on plans to amalgamate the two Councils. An informal meeting of the two councils will be held at Wyong Council chambers on Wednesday, December 4, which will be the first time the two councils have met since deciding on the merger.

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Baird Government criticised for Council “blatant stand-over tactics” merger is bad T for Wyong businesses

“Local representation he Coast’s Labor MPs have criticised the Baird Government for has to be at the centre of a “blatant stand-over tactics” after Gosford Council voted 7 to 3 to new merged Council. merge with Wyong as part of the NSW Government’s “flawed” “A ward system is the fit for the future package.

hadow minister for small business and member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP has expressed his concern for the future of Wyong businesses if the proposed Local Government amalgamation goes ahead.

“The State Government needs to explain how its flawed merger process has taken into account not just the financial viability of council, but economic impact on local businesses,” Mr Harris said. “Any amalgamation will see council jobs being moved out of the township, which will have a significant impact on local businesses and employment, “As the shadow minister for small business, business owners

are already telling me that they may not survive if the merger goes ahead,” Mr Harris said. The member for Wyong has urged the NSW State Liberal Government to stop the amalgamation. “I call on the NSW State Liberal Government to abandon their outrageous forced amalgamation policy,” Mr Harris said. Media Release, Nov 20, 2015 Jake Allen, office of David Harris

“Councillors from both LGAs admitted they felt as if they had no other options after months of the State Government making veiled threats to put councils into administration if they did not meet with the demands of Mike Baird and Paul Toole, the minister for local government,” according to member for Wyong, Mr David Harris MP. “The estimated cost of amalgamation is $100 million leaving local residents with an $80 million shortfall,” Mr Harris said. “Representation is currently one councillor per 17,000 residents, but the merged entity will be one councillor per 25,000 residents.” Mr Harris said hundreds of local jobs are at risk due to the amalgamation.

“Service levels and social infrastructure such as pools, parks and sporting facilities are at risk,” he said. “This entire process has been undemocratic with both Councils being given little choice. “In reality this is a forced amalgamation; neither Council was given any real choice despite both Council’s reports showing more than 60 per cent of ratepayers opposed amalgamation. “The Government agenda clearly shows that they do not care for genuine local representation. “Neither Council should be signing major contracts or progressing studies until a new Council is in place.” Mr David Mehan MP, member for The Entrance called on both councils to make local

representation, jobs and services a priority. Mr Mehan said the key priorities of a merged council should be: true local representation and democracy when it comes to decision making to ensure all areas of the Central Coast get a fair say in council deliberations; services offered must be maintained and where possible improved; jobs and existing staff must be maintained; and, the State Government must commit to cover the cost of amalgamation and not privatise the public water and sewerage service. “There needs to be open and transparent community consultation on how a new Council will look and operate. “People from The Entrance are entitled to the same amount of representation as people from Woy Woy.

only way to ensure that our different communities get a voice in local government. “Both Councils need to work together to make sure that there are no losses to the current services and jobs that the councils deliver. “Our Councils have worked well together to deliver water and sewerage services to the Coast since 1977, both councils should be working together to ensure these services remain in public hands. “The Coast owns its own water and sewerage and it must remain in public hands with local ownership and operation,” Mr Mehan said. Media releases, Nov 18, 2015 David Harris, Member for Wyong David Mehan, Member for The Entrance

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Large parcels of land at Woongarrah, Jilliby and Tuggerah to be sold by Council arcels of land at Woongarrah and Jilliby will be sold by Wyong Council via competitive expressions of interest having been identified as surplus to Wyong Council’s needs.

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increasing cash flow to the community,” the report by Council’s director of property and economic development, Mr Mike Dowling said. “The site comprises some 88 hectares of industrial land and is worth $260 million to the local economy and is expected to generate between 2,000 and 3,000 full time jobs if constructed,” the report said. “Council will undertake a marketing campaign to

secure the sale of the site to a suitable buyer through a competitive process with capacity to deliver the industrial park.” Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the land already has State Government approval for industrial development and because a small amount of work has been done on an access road that approval is now perpetual. “We got a valuation and the valuer indicated that

they believed there would be interest in the land but because it is so big the number of potential purchasers is potentially a lot smaller than the other parcels,” Cr Eaton said. “It will have to be a major land developer specialising in industrial developments,” he said. “One of the good things about that is there is the odd end user that wants very large sites. “I am not saying this is going to happen, but if Costco were interested in coming to the Coast, then this is probably the only suitable land on the Coast,” he said. Another 23.81 hectares of land at Sparks Rd Woongarrah, located adjacent to the Warnervale Town Centre, has also been identified as surplus. Council has prepared a subdivision plan for the land which has potential for approximately 180 lots for residential housing and two lots for commercial opportunities.

“As the site includes the former tip, a large parcel needs to be subdivided and retained for ongoing community benefit as a nature bush park,” the report said. Development of a new retail centre, including a full-line Woolworths supermarket at Warnervale is projected to provide 1,200 permanent jobs and over 2,000 new homes in this strategic growth area of the Shire. Cr Eaton said with the entry road now built and Woolworths signed up to deliver retail, the next logical step is to bring more residents to the area. “Delivering more housing and jobs for our growing community is our top priority and Warnervale really is the ideal location,” he said. A third site at 7 Wyong Rd, Tuggerah has been identified as potentially suitable for a highway centre development “given its excellent main road exposure”.

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written to the NSW Government requesting an investigation into council’s actions in developing a new airport without the necessary approvals or informing ratepayers. “The current sale by confidential expressions

of interest contradicts council’s public statements that the Kiar Ridge Airport site is still an option. “The actions by council in purchasing this land in 2014 for an exorbitant price, and shortly thereafter employing

the general manager of the organisation selling the land, needs to be investigated by the NSW Government. “Residents are entitled to expect a high standard of governance in their council and that funds will be spent wisely, represent value for money and be in the interests of residents. “We have seen no studies or reports which justify any of council’s actions in buying or selling this land. “Council is now proposing to build the airport at Warnervale, again no studies, reports or other justification have been made public. “CEN estimates that approximately 15,000 residents in Wyong Shire, being in the suburbs of Mardi, Watanobbi, Warnervale, Wyee, North Wyong, Wallarah, Halloran and Jilliby, could be adversely affected by a Warnervale

Airport.” CENs airport spokesperson, Mr Laurie Eyes said: “This is the third time since 2012 the proposed Regional Airport has been relocated and the public are entitled to know how many other parcels of land have been purchased and then sold for these haphazard airport locations. “The public are also entitled to know to whom the land was sold and under what terms. “In no instance of the 3 airport locations has council produced any evidence of: the need for the airport; that the environmental impact, the noise impact on residents, and the impact on home values of 15,000 residents affected, has been considered.” Media release, Nov 22, 2015 John Asquith, Community Environment Network Laurie Eyes, Central Coast Airport Action Group

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t’s been on the agenda for 20 years and now tenders have finally been called for construction of stage one of the Magenta Shared Pathway.

ransport for NSW has not answered specific questions about its for the New Intercity reasons for choosing Kangy Angy as the location for its intercity Fleet, including a site at fleet maintenance facility instead of Darkinjung Local Area Land Bushells Ridge. “The preferred site at Council property at Bushells Ridge.

On Tuesday, November 10, the Wyong Regional Chronicle sent a list of 11 questions to Transport for NSW, seeking specific information about the department’s reasons for withdrawing from an earlier decision to build the facility on Darkinjung land, instead locating it on land owned by Wyong Council (and one private resident) in a quiet low-density semi-rural neighbourhood in Kangy Angy. We requested an explanation of why the Kangy Angy site is the best available for the location of the inter-city fleet maintenance facility. We asked what research or studies have been conducted to verify its selection as the best site for the facility. Transport for NSW was also asked to explain why, after several years of negotiations, it had decided not to locate the facility on land at Bushells Ridge owned by the Darkinjung Local Area Land Council.

Other questions included a request for information about how TfNSW would address the concerns of Kangy Angy residents whose properties will be affected by the facility. The official valuation of the land being acquired from Wyong Council to build the facility was also requested along with information about how the department would address flooding issues with the Kangy Angy site. We also asked why former minister for transport, Ms Gladys Berejiklian wrote to the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council in 2012 indicating that their’s was the preferred site for the facility and that she would instruct Transport for NSW to expedite negotiations for the acquisition of the land. We asked Transport for NSW for an explanation of statements made in internal correspondence that implied putting the facility on Aboriginal

land would impact on the project being delivered within required timeframes. We asked TfNSW to respond to the contention that its own staff members had made in relation to Aboriginal ownership slowing the project. Finally, we asked whether Minister Constance would meet with representatives of the Darkinjung Local Area Land Council to discuss this issue. “The NSW Government is committed to delivering a new fleet of world-class trains for intercity customers from 2019,” a written response from TfNSW stated. “Although the maintenance facility is in very early stages, we need to plan ahead to make sure we have the facility in place, ready for the new trains in four years’ time,” the statement said. “A number of locations across the rail network were considered for the construction of the maintenance facility

Kangy Angy was selected based on operational, environmental, land ownership and construction considerations, including the requirement to have the facility in operation for the introduction of the new fleet. “The challenges of the Kangy Angy site are routine for rail infrastructure projects, and Transport for NSW is confident that the technical, environmental, road access and community issues can be addressed as the project develops. “Transport for NSW has ensured that local residents are informed as early as possible while the design and environmental studies (which will include flooding investigation), are prepared ahead of a formal consultation process next year.” Email, Nov 11, 2015 Lachlan McKenzie, Transport for NSW

The new shared pathway has been identified in Wyong Council’s Strategic Plan 2014-2018 under major projects that will provide the missing link in the shire’s shared pathway network that links the southern end of the shire to the northern end via the suburb of Magenta. The section of pathway for this particular contract is the far northern section only, approximately 1500m. This section adjoins the existing pathway on Evans Rd Noraville. The new pathway will improve the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, improve transport facilities, provide an additional tourist

attraction for the shire and will provide further access to the adjacent Wyrrabalong National Park. “The most exciting thing for me is that this has been 20 years in fruition,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “This is only a tender for the first stage, but it will link from Chittaway Point to Blue Haven, all off road along the lake and it virtually has been on the drawing board for 20 years,” he said. Agenda item 3.1, Nov 25, 2015 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Interview, Nov 24, 2015 Doug Eaton, Wyong Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

JRPP approves construction of home improvement outlet he Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has approved the development of home improvement store Masters at Wyong.

“As the Council delegate on the JRPP I am very pleased that this proposal has been submitted. This approval is a significant step to growth of the Tuggerah and Wyong area,” Wyong Shire Councillor Lloyd Taylor said. “This $26 million development will create about 260 jobs for the area which are much needed in our high unemployment

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region,” Mr Taylor said. “Masters have a great reputation in providing competition and a larger variety of product to our growing area. “We have a huge housing construction boom in the area and Masters are a welcomed addition to Wyong.” Email, Nov 19, 2015 Cr Lloyd Taylor, Wyong Council

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Draft Central Coast Councillor and TWU Regional Plan released

representatives gagged

epresentatives of the Transport Workers Union were denied the opportunity to address the ordinary meeting of Wyong Council on Wednesday, November 25.

Cr Lisa Matthews said she had invited the TWU representatives to address the meeting following their attendance at a recent community forum. They were to be speakers in favour of a motion from Cr Matthews requesting that Wyong Council consider including a clause in their contract with a waste services provider to protect wages and conditions of employees. According to Cr Matthews, Campbelltown Council has included a clause in its contract that states: “The contractor must, as a minimum requirement, preserve employee pay rates and pay-related conditions:” Cr Matthews said the men had been denied the opportunity to speak at the council meeting because they had not registered to speak before 4:00pm on Monday, November 23. However, during the meeting, acting CEO Mr Rod Noble stated that there was no policy that

put a deadline on speaker registrations although it had been a long-standing practice of the council to do so. Cr Matthews made the point that exceptions were made for some speakers and she asked Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM to make an exception for the TWU speakers because they had travelled from Newcastle to address the meeting. Cr Matthews also attempted to defer her motion until the next council meeting to ensure the speakers had an opportunity to attend. Cr Eaton then moved an amendment so the motion could not be deferred. “We have been gagged, I have been gagged,” Cr Matthews said before being ruled out of order. “The union would like to give the community and councillors a bit of information about why this is significant and important,” she said. Cr Doug Vincent

added: “It is very disappointing to once again see this chamber use process and rhetoric to obfuscate issues by hiding behind a technicality and a deadline that I have seen varied at the drop of a hat.” Cr Eaton said he believed the issue had already been dealt with in the community forum and that the last business paper of the year would be too busy for the motion to be included. He also reminded the councillors that they had all voted to accept the list of speakers in an earlier agenda item and if Cr Matthews wished to make a point about the TWU speakers being excluded she should have done so earlier in the meeting. Meeting transcript, Nov 25, 2015 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Agenda item 7.1, Nov 25, 2015 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP with parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC and minister for planning, Mr Rob Stokes MP

SW planning minister, Mr Rob Stokes and parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald released a new draft plan for the region, aimed at growing the local economy, enhancing the community lifestyle and accelerating housing supply.

Mr Stokes said the draft Central Coast Regional Plan will now go on public exhibition for members of the community to have their say. “The Central Coast is a beautiful place for people to call home, and this draft plan focuses on revitalising existing areas, providing new homes, new jobs and protecting the local environment,” Mr Stokes said. “I encourage the community to take part in this consultation process to help shape the future of the Central Coast.” Mr MacDonald said the plan laid out the NSW

Government’s vision for the region over the next 20 years, and he encouraged the public to get involved. “This plan aims to capitalise on the Central Coast’s attractive coastal lifestyle and its proximity to Sydney and the Hunter to build an even better future for the community,” Mr MacDonald said. Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch welcomed the plan. “The NSW Government is delivering for the people of the Central Coast with this exciting vision to make our wonderful

community and lifestyle even better,” Mr Crouch said. The release of the draft plan follows extensive consultation with the community, local councils and other stakeholders. Feedback from this consultation has been used in the draft plan. The community can make submissions until February 28 and can also provide feedback through an online survey and interactive map. Media release, Nov 25, 2015 Andrew Priestley, office of John Stokes

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Rezoning approved to allow for Toukley development he final steps have been taken by Wyong Council to rezone land at 216 to 224 Main Rd and 21 Rowland St, Toukley, known as the Rustrum site.

A resolution at the November 11 council meeting will result in the land being rezoned and the Wyong Local Environment Plan 2013 amended. Part of the land will be rezoned to RE1 Public Recreation and transferred to Wyong Council with the remaining portion to be rezoned as B4 Mixed Use. A report to the November 11 meeting detailed the results of community and public authority consultations in relation to the planning proposal. The land is currently vacant and part of it is a public park called Toukley Gardens, and its existing zoning has been SP3 tourist and RE1 public recreation. The land is west of the Toukley Town Centre and has frontages to Main Rd and Lake Budgewoi. The Beachcomber Hotel/Motel is located on the western boundary and Toukley Gardens to the east of Main Rd. Single dwellings are located to the northeast within Rowland Tce and Peel St.

Concept design viewed from Main Rd looking east

The Toukley Motor Inn and the Toukley Ambulance Station are directly to the east. On the southern side of Main Rd is a mix of commercial/retail businesses and one residence. The Rustrum site was identified as a “key site” in recognition of the opportunity to amalgamate several lots within a single ownership, enabling a significant development to stimulate the local economy and create employment while providing ongoing public benefit to the community, according to the report presented to council. The proposed development is a multistorey residential apartment and tourist apartment building with ground floor commercial, retail and restaurant uses. The concept provides for 118 units including 40 per cent for tourist accommodation. The other 60 per

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cent of apartments would be for permanent accommodation. The ground floor commercial space would adjoin Toukley Gardens and the development would include belowground car parking. The building would have 10 storeys when viewed from Main Rd. The maximum height proposed is 36 metres above existing ground level at a point on the north-west corner of the building. A swimming pool, kiosk and landscaped areas are proposed on a podium above the basement carpark on the lakeside. Some foreshore improvements are to include the restoration of a sandy beach and vegetation, and a new jetty. Proposed floor space ratios and height limits for the development will be in excess of those permissible. “Recognising that a 20 per cent Floor Space Ratio bonus is available to the site (due to the amalgamation of sites), this will permit the desired 2.0:1 Floor Space Ratio which is sought for the proposed “Iconic Development” of the site. “The height has been determined to maintain a small building footprint, to preserve views across to Lake Budgewoi from Main Rd, and from Toukley Gardens.” In July 2014, Wyong

Council resolved to delete the requirement for public foreshore access subject to a voluntary planning agreement that included a “significant public benefit” offer that was put forward by the owners of the land. Council advised the applicant to submit a planning proposal to address permissibility of residential dwellings on the site and the proposal was submitted to the Department of Planning for a Gateway determination. In December 2014, Council entered a funding agreement with the landowner to recover costs involved in progressing the proposal. At that time Council also entered into a voluntary planning agreement to provide for contributions by the landowner toward the provision of public benefit works in the immediate locality such as park embellishments, a pedestrian footpath, cycleway connections to the value of 1.5 times the contributions that would apply to the developer under Section 94 of the EP&A Act of 1979. The public benefit component of the proposal involves a land swap that will change the boundaries of Toukley Gardens. The land swap involves an equal swap of 855 square metres of Council land for 855 square metres of land owned by

the applicant. “The benefit of the land swap for Rustrum is a more regularly shaped development site, which enables a more legible concept design for the site. “Council’s parkland will have the same land area as the existing Toukley Gardens, will include land closer to the waterfront, have a greater level of viewing access to the lake location and will provide physical access to Rowland Tce,” the report said. The Gateway Determination and delegation back to council to determine the application was issued by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in February 2015 and the consultation process commenced. During the consultation process, council received 16 public submissions including four supporting the proposal, one offering in principle support and 11 raising objections. Issues raised in opposition to the proposal included excessive height, over-development of a small site, not in conformity with the Toukley Strategy, out of scale with the Toukley area, overlooking, construction impacts on adjoining dwellings, parking, traffic and infrastructure and the impact on the sensitive coastal location. “The subject land is considered suitable

for the proposed rezoning and therefore it is recommended that Council proceed with the execution of the Voluntary Planning Agreement, the making of WLEP 2013 Amendment No.16 and the adoption of the Site Masterplan and DCP 2013 Chapter 6.26: Toukley – Rustrum Key Site,” the report concluded. Speaking on behalf of ADW Johnson and the Rustrum development at the November 11 Wyong Council meeting, Mr Ian McNicol said Rustrum is intending to proceed with its Development Application “straight away. “A lot of work has already been done,” Mr McNicol said. “The detailed design work has not been done but hopefully in the first half of next year we will be back to council with a DA,” he said, reminding council that the project had been in the pipeline since 2002. Cr Eaton said the size and value of the project would mean development application approval would be the province of the Joint Regional Planning Panel not Wyong Council. Council agenda, Nov 11, 2015 Item 3.2, Wyong Council Meeting transcript, Nov 11, 2015 Wyong Council general meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Council seeks approval to have urban development status on crown land

rban development could be allowed on crown land at Shelly Beach, Toowoon Bay and the North Entrance Peninsula, if a request from Wyong Council is granted.

Councillors have given their approval for Council to apply to NSW Crown Lands to add the purpose of “urban development” to the Shelly Beach Recreation and Flora Reserve Trust, the Toowoon Bay Recreation Reserve Trust and North Entrance Peninsula Reserve Trust. If granted, this would allow the reserves to be used for additional purposes including commercial, environmental or community uses. The three crown reserves are managed by Wyong Council and are presently leased to Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Toowoon Bay Surf Lifesaving Club and the Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The leases terminate on June 20, 2022, with options for the surf clubs to renew for a further 10 years.

The permitted use under the lease is “surf life saving activities and club house in association with such activities”. According to the business papers for Wyong Council’s ordinary meeting on Wednesday, November 25, “This use is consistent with the public recreation reserve status”. Wyong council has a property strategy which provides a framework for the commercial management of property assets and identifies that “opportunities should be sought for commercial activities which align with the existing use of sites.” Council has met with the surf clubs to discuss ways in which commercial activities can be maximised to provide benefit to the clubs and to council. “There is general agreement that the approval process will

prove beneficial to all stakeholders,” the council business papers said. It then proposes to request Crown Lands to authorise the reserves to be used for the additional purpose of “urban development”. Crown lands will have to make an application to the Minister to authorise the additional use by order published in the Government Gazette as per the Crown Lands Act. “The extension of the use of the Crown Reserves from Public Recreation to Public Recreation and Urban Development will enable council to develop varied commercial, environmental or community uses on the reserves,” the business papers said.

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Three out of the four Labor Party candidates running for preselection for the Federal seat of Robertson are Peninsula residents.

Gosford councillors have voted in favour of “voluntarily” merging with Wyong Council, despite claiming they had been forced, bullied and coerced.

Cr Hillary Morris has urged Gosford Council to stand fi rm against amalgamation and take its case to the NSW Boundaries Commission.

Amalgamation moves welcomed, but no decision yet

Woy Woy and Umina town centres may be given low priority, says Anderson

Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch has welcomed moves by Gosford and Wyong Councils to amalgamate.

The plans for the development of Woy Woy and Umina will be put on hold and may well be given low priority by an amalgamated council, according to Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson.

Residential park residents at Ettalong and Empire Bay should not feel pressured into signing new site agreements because of the introduction of a new law in NSW, according to the Tenants’ Union of NSW.

Fire brigades updated on coming fire season

Major fundraising festival for Mary Macs

Rural Fire Service fire behaviour analysts are in the process of updating Peninsula brigades about the coming bush fire season.

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Councillors bullied into amalgamation vote

What if we don’t amalgamate voluntarily?

CEN survey finds that community prefers Wyong council split

Seven out of 10 Gosford councillors have voted to inform the NSW Government they are willing to amalgamate with Wyong Council.

At an extraordinary meeting of Gosford Council called to consider council amalgamation, councillors discussed the process of removing Gosford Council if it did decide to stand alone.

The Community Environment Network (CEN) conducted a survey to gauge community feeling around the amalgamation of Gosford, Wyong and Lake Macquarie councils.

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Lucy Wicks is fighting for Gosford’s cultural heart

CCRDC review i welcomed l d following calls for its dismissal

NSW councils were being forced into amalgamations that are unlikely to benefit local communities on the basis of flawed methodology, a leading academic has found.

It’s time for a ‘cultural heart’ in Gosford, member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP has declared, calling for a united plan for the Regional Performing Arts Centre.

Senator Prime S t calls ll on P i Minister to intervene over waterfront

Draft coastal reforms released

Former Gosford Mayor Malcolm Brooks has welcomed the review of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC), a month after he called for its dismissal.

Smith S ith calls ll ffor a development of international acclaim

Central Coast based senator for Mr Adam Crouch MP, member for According to the member for NSW, Deborah O’Neill continues Terrigal has welcomed the draft Gosford, Ms Cathy Smith MP, to put pressure on the Federal coastal reforms that the NSW it is time to start fighting for Gosford’s waterfront to be the site Government to change the location Government has released. of the proposed taxation office in of a development that will give it international acclaim. Gosford. The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News articles can also be read and shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

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Conflicts of interest effect decision making avid Harris’ speech (Wyong Regional Chronicle Oct 16) in the debate on Local Government Amendment (Councillor Misconduct and Poor Performance) Bill 2015 argued the Bill is not going far enough to fix conflicts of interest in the governance of local councils.

Mr Harris chose Wyong Council to illustrate his claim. Conflicts of interest exist because councillors in Wyong Council own businesses within the shire. The weak electoral regulations and the policing thereof has allowed the formation of a majority faction – known as six pack - which dominates decisionmaking. The six pack consists of two, current councillors who have been in council for many years, two candidates of a political party – the Save Tuggerah Lakes Party – and two Liberal councillors. In a council of 10, it is a formidable group in council decision-making. Save Tuggerah Lakes Party did not make its intentions clear to the public prior to the 2012 council elections nor did it reveal who its sponsors were. Its single policy

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platform - save the lakes is far from being realised. Wrack covers extensive parts of the lakes and there is a lot of rubbish. The presence of long time serving councillors and their influence in council decision-making show there ought to be a limit to the terms individuals could serve in councils. Decision-making by Wyong Council has been, in Mr Harris words, ‘all over the place’. Allocation of resources has been poor. The decision to purchase the mayoral chains in 2013, considered unnecessary by some councillors and sections of the community, was first quoted at $8,000. The final price was $56,211. Mr Harris also identified the misuse of mayoral minutes in

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decision-making proved very costly. Its use to acquire land for a new airport then subsequently sold for an amount that the Valuer General valued to be twice that amount is an example. A councillor’s family business was found to treat Development Application regulations to its advantage. It started one business without permission and in another delayed making changes required by Council for five years while it continued to operate. A more recent example is the absurd motion (supported by the six pack, now only five since one resigned) to request Gosford Council to hand over its financial records for analysis. This is supposedly to protect the $10.6 million surplus which it claims comes from its ‘excellent economic turnaround’ over the past five years. The motion claims that ‘a shotgun council amalgamation could leave Wyong rate payers in a black hole’. Wyong Council ought to spend this surplus immediately in order to avoid the black hole and in addition explain to the public how the surplus was made.

Facts are facts regardless of politics y mother in law found it very amusing that I would be considered leftist, as she considers me to be too far to the right.

However left of right, the fact is a Wyong Council delegation visited Sunshine Coast Airport and took away a presentation containing the $435.6m cost for their 2,450m runway expansion. Three months later, Wyong councillors and the public were told that a new 2,600m airport at Kiar and Bushells Ridges, with three high tension transmission lines

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crossing the site, fully mine subsidence affected,

containing threatened species, flood affected and with no services whatsoever, was going to cost $250m. This is some $185m less than the cost for the 150m shorter Sunshine Coast expansion on an existing fully serviced site with no impediments. Left or right the facts do not change. Email, Nov 18, 2015 Laurie Eyes, Wyong Creek

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wholeheartedly agree with Kelvin Wynn of Mannering Park Association’s response (Forum November 14) opposing the proposed amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford councils.

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Quad-bike fatality Weapons uncovered at Norah Head at Killarney Vale and A Long Jetty man riding an unregistered quad-bike has died after crashing the vehicle.

On Sunday, November 15, emergency services were called to Soldiers Point Dr, Norah Head, after a passing motorist found a man trapped under a quad-bike on the roadway. Local residents were able to get the bike off the man’s body and a short time later police arrived. Initial inquiries indicate the man, aged in his late 60s, left a nearby sports club around 11:30pm on Saturday, November 14, before

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riding the unregistered quad-bike towards his home in Norah Head.

While navigating a turn from Soldiers Point Dr into Budgeree St, it appears the quad-bike overturned, trapping the man underneath it. Officers performed CPR on the man before handing over to paramedics, who continued to work on the man but were unable to revive him. A report will now be prepared for the coroner.

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Minor shoplifting results in major drug bust member of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang has appeared in Wyong Local Court and has been charged with drug and shoplifting offences after an investigation by the Gangs Squad’s Strike Force Raptor on the Central Coast.

On Tuesday, November 10, a man left a service station on The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty, allegedly without paying for automotive fuses. Police were alerted and officers attached to the Gangs Squad’s Strike Force Raptor commenced an investigation. Subsequently a search warrant was executed at a home on Grand View

St, Shelley Beach, where police located cannabis, methyl amphetamine (ice), amphetamine, cocaine, oxycodone, cash, drug paraphernalia and automotive fuses. A 23-year-old Rebels member was arrested at the home and taken to Wyong Police Station

where he was charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug, five counts of possess prohibited drug, shoplifting, dealing with proceeds of crime, and breach of bail. The man was refused bail and inquiries are continuing. Media Release, Nov 20, 2015 NSW Police Media

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olice have allegedly discovered a number of weapons during a car search at Killarney Vale.

About 12:30pm on Tuesday, November 24, police attached to Tuggerah Lakes Drug and Anti-Theft Unit stopped a black Subaru on Wyong Rd, allegedly discovering a number of firearms, ammunition and drugs. A man and a woman were arrested and taken to Wyong police station. Police subsequently executed a search warrant

at a home on Anzac Rd, Long Jetty, where they allegedly located a further firearm, a replica machine gun, ammunition, cannabis and a crystalline substance. The 48-year-old man and the 47-yearold woman were

charged with possess unauthorised pistol and possess ammunition without holding a licence. Both were refused bail and were to appear in Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, November 25. Police were continuing their inquiries. Media Release, Nov 25, 2015 NSW Police media

Stabbing at Tumbi Umbi man was held in police custody following a stabbing at Tumbi Umbi just after midnight on Sunday, November 22.

Two men, aged 26 and 23, were involved in an altercation outside a home on Eastern Rd, Tumbi Umbi. During the altercation, the 26-year-old man sustained a stab wound to the abdomen. He was driven by his girlfriend to a home on Hamilton St, Tumbi Umbi, where police and emergency services attended.

He was treated by ambulance paramedics before being taken to Gosford Hospital where he underwent surgery. He is currently in an induced coma. Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command established crime scenes at both locations, which were

examined by specialist forensic officers. As a result of initial inquiries, the 23-yearold man was arrested attempting to leave his home on Benelong Rd, The Entrance. He was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was assisting with inquiries. Media release, Nov 22, 2015 NSW Police media

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Life-saving tele-medicine system installed at Wyong

Land and Environment Court upholds council’s refusal yong Council’s decision to refuse a development application (DA) for a drug and alcohol facility in Yarramalong has been upheld by the Land and Environment Court.

W Vision for Life health links launched at Wyong Hospital

yong Hospital has received a life-saving tele-medicine system linking local hospital staff and clinicians with specialists at the statewide Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS) and specialist doctors in children’s hospitals and tertiary neonatal intensive care units.

A $330,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation, in association with Variety the Children’s Charity, has enabled the purchase and installation of the state-of-the-art, high quality tele-medicine video systems in 13 hospitals throughout regional NSW. Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation chairman, Mr Michael Slater said the ‘Vision for Life’ project would provide local families who have a sick or

injured child with ‘in situ’ specialist medical expertise that they could only otherwise access in Newcastle, Sydney or Brisbane. “This ground-breaking project literally adds vision to and from regional based hospitals to paediatric intensive care specialists at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, where local patients may require intensive care specialist medical input, or transfer

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to a specialist hospital,” Mr Slater said. “This technology becomes pivotal during treatment in what is known as the ‘Golden Hour’, when actions undertaken can help save a child’s life,” he said. “The Foundation recognises the importance of providing state-ofthe-art technology to improve regional medical services.” NETS state director, Dr Andrew Berry AM, said the guidance of medical specialists using telemedicine systems allowed regional medical teams to deliver lifesaving intervention while emergency transport services are dispatched, or to avoid unnecessary medical retrievals. “Emergency paediatric medicine, particularly

neonatal care, is highly specialised and regional areas will now have immediate visual access to paediatric intensive care specialists to support local care,” Dr Berry said. “Approximately every 10 days, Wyong hospital relies on support from tertiary hospitals for a seriously ill or injured child. “Moreover, the system will allow specialist paediatricians in Gosford to view children in Wyong in partnership with NETS or, in less serious cases, independently of NETS. “Vision allows better decisions to be made, often leading to children who might otherwise have been flown to Sydney or Newcastle safely staying local or being moved just one step in care, from Wyong to Gosford,” he said. Media release, Nov 16, 2015 Ashleigh Killingly, Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation

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Council originally refused the application in April 2014 and the applicant, Association for Better Living and Education Inc (ABLE), appealed this decision in the Land and Environment Court. On November 24, the decision was handed down to dismiss the appeal on the grounds of a failure by the applicant to address the concerns of nearby residents of the adverse social impacts the Centre would cause and the site not being suitable due to bushfire risk. The Court was further unimpressed by the lack of information provided relating to sewage disposal, flooding risks, adequate water supply, traffic impacts and the works required to develop buildings on the site never been approved. Wyong mayor, Cr

Doug Eaton OAM said the landmark decision was a major win for local residents and testament to the resolve of the Council to continue the fight against inappropriate development. “Right from the start the residents raised genuine concerns about the impact this facility would have on the local community and didn’t rest in their resolve to fight it,” Cr Eaton said. “We took up this fight, on their behalf, with a very strong case and belief that this was always the wrong development for this site. “This is a great result and sends a strong message that the community can and will be protected from inappropriate development,” he said. Media release, Nov 25, 2015 Wyong Council media

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Auxiliary raises $94,000 for Wyong Hospital

$200,000 allocated to health and community groups ouncil has allocated $75,000 to Beryl’s Place to refurbish the community facility at Gorokan for an architecturally designed dementia specific respite centre in its latest round of the Community Matching Fund Program.

Offered twice each financial year, the Community Matching Fund is intended as a partnership, joining together Council resources with community contributions to deliver priority neighbourhood projects. A key aim of the Community Matching Fund is to foster a sense of community empowerment, encouraging community members and organisations to work together and develop innovative projects that Council can assist with delivering. Groups to share in the remaining $71,236 of matching funding grants include Tuggerah Lakes Reserve Trust for an upgrade of the Pioneer Dairy Education and Recreation Facilities and The Glen to upgrade their community y football field.

Council also allocated just over $36,000 in Community Benefit Grants to organisations who could demonstrate their program directly benefits the Wyong Shire Community. Groups to benefit include The Lakes Surf Life Saving Club, Wyongah Progress Association, Rotary Club of Wyong and the Regional Youth Support Services. Just over $8,000 was allocated under the Councillors’ Community Grants to a number of groups including The Entrance Long Jetty RSL Sub Branch to hold a twilight service for Remembrance Day, the Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast to hold a rescue workshop and the Noraville Scout group for supplies for the scouts. Mayor y of Wyong, y g Cr

Doug Eaton OAM said: “These grants will not only assist the many groups who provide incredibly valuable community based services but also inject additional funds into the local economy transforming great ideas into real community outcomes. “We have an ageing population with complex needs and places like Beryl’s Place play a vital role in assisting dementia sufferers and their families the help they desperately need. “Council is genuinely committed to helping to build a healthy, connected and engaged community and this funding clearly demonstrates how we support the many and varied groups that help enrich our way of life.” Media release, Nov 11, 2015 Wyong Council media

Free course for families and carers

nitingCare are running a free first aid course for families and carers of those with a mental illness.

The stand-alone short course teaches crisis first aid for non-suicidal selfinjury and covers topics such as risk factors, myths and facts, why people injure themselves and how people can

injure themselves. Key skills that will be taught are how to assess and assist and strategies to deal with stressors that lead to non-suicidal selfinjury. The course will be held

at St Vincent De Paul’s in Wyong on Thursday, December 3. Email, Nov 19, 2015 Tanya Doyle, UnitingCare Mental Health

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Health

Wyong Hospital staff demonstrate the new ultrasound machine to Auxiliary members

n a little over 12 months, Wyong Hospital Auxiliary has donated more than $94,000 to help enable the purchase of vital equipment for Wyong Hospital.

Some of the purchases made possible by the auxiliary include an ECG machine, two wheelchairs and an outpatient treatment chair. One of the most significant purchases funded by the auxiliary’s donations is an ultrasound for surgical theatres worth more than $60,000. “This is a vital piece of equipment that allows us to more safely insert central and arterial lines for sick patients,” Central Coast Local Health District Head of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Dr Scott Fortey said. “Not only does it help patients, but it also enhances the training of our junior doctors as they learn to do the blocks.” Mr Fortey said. Wyong Hospital staff recently offered a demonstration of the donated equipment and expressed their thanks to Auxiliary members. Wyong Hospital Auxiliary president Bill Mason said the community groups who supported them were thrilled to have the opportunity to see first-hand how staff and patients were benefitting from their ongoing fundraising efforts.

“It is extremely rewarding to see just how much our hard work from this year has paid off,” Mr Mason said. “Having the staff at Wyong explain to our group how the equipment works and how it will help patients really put into perspective for us what we have achieved through our fundraising

activities.” Wyong Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a big book sale from 10am to 4:00pm on the weekend of November 28 and 29 in the hospital’s main foyer with plans to buy even more vital equipment to benefit patients. Media Release, Nov 20, 2015 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District

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Education

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Debate over school Young leaders recognised funding continues for outstanding

chool funding continues to be a matter of contention between member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara and Senator for NSW, Ms Deborah O’Neill.

According to Ms McNamara, the 44 public (primary and secondary) schools in Dobell will receive funding increases under the current Turnbull LiberalNational Government. “In the Wyong electorate public schools will receive $8,725,679 in 2016,” Ms McNamara said. She said examples of how the new funding pie would be divided would include Blue Haven Public School, which will receive $812,335 which is an increase of $127,611 on 2015. Toukley Public School will receive $800,977 which is an increase of $92,550 on 2015; and, Gorokan High School will receive $1,321,457 which is an increase of

$66,832 on 2015. According to Ms McNamara, in The Entrance electorate, public schools will receive $7,446,950 in 2016. Examples include: Berkeley Vale Public School which will receive $454,131 or an increase of $100,198 on 2015; The Entrance Public School will receive $1,043,666 which is an increase of $94,124 on 2015; and, Lisarow High School will receive $449,117 which is an increase of $92,588 on 2015. However, according to Senator Deborah O’Neill, Wyong falls within the seat of Dobell where there will be $192,422,623 in cuts over the 10 years to 2023-24 for 22,941 students in 31 schools.

Ms O’Neill has argued that education funding has been cut by $30 billion nationally which was equivalent to the loss of one teacher in every seven. Resources lost will depend on each individual school’s circumstances and the school administration will be responsible for distributing this reduced funding as they see fit. “Obviously with such large sums involved, the resource base will be dramatically reduced,” she said. Media statement, Oct 28, 2015 Scott McGrath, office of Karen McNamara Media statement, Oct 22, 2015 Scott Coomber, office of Deborah O’Neill

contribution to local community oung leaders from the Central Coast have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the local community at the Northlakes Rotary Primary Citizenship Awards hosted by Rotary Club of Northlakes Toukley at Halekulani Bowling Club, Budgewoi.

With over 300 attendees from both private and public schools, 38 awards were presented to students who have exhibited exceptional leadership and a high level of civic responsibility. “As the guest speaker at this year’s Northlakes Rotary Primary Citizenship Awards, I was thrilled to hear about the achievements of so many remarkable, local young leaders here on the

Central Coast,” Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley MP said. “Civic responsibility is one of the most important concepts underpinning our community. “Fulfilling that responsibility involves being actively engaged in the decision making process, and already these young people are doing just that,” Ms Catley said. The awards are presented to students, mainly from Year 6, from

19 schools on the Central Coast, with recipients hailing all the way from Wadalba in the south to Gwandalan in the north. The annual Northlakes Rotary Primary Citizenship Awards are aimed at encouraging community participation by young future leaders on the Central Coast. Email, Nov 19, 2015 Yasmin Catley, Member for Swansea

Primary Schools Environmental Awards winners announced

“Congratulations to Public School; All about School; and, Overall tudents and teachers from 14 primary schools across Wyong Shire have celebrated the 26th annual Primary Schools Environmental all the participants in the Waste Audit and winner (Small School) – Management Mannering Park Public this year’s program.” Ms Waste Awards at Wyong Council.

This year’s theme was “All about that waste” which aimed to encourage schools to look at waste through individual and community wellbeing, environment impacts and waste management.

“It was great to see so many schools participate in this annual program and the learnings from this become a part of everyday life at both school and home,” Deputy Major Clr Lynne

Webster said. “It’s really important to teach children to reduce waste so they can take these lessons into adulthood to ensure the sustainability of our environment,

Webster said. Winners in each category were as follows: Schools Ecotour – Brooke Ave Public School; Students Oral P r e s e n t a t i o n / Performance – Tacoma

Plan – The Entrance Public School; Overall Winner (Large School) – The Entrance Public

School.

Media Release, Nov 19, 2015 Wyong Council media

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Out&About

Pets available for adoption at WFD team launch Board reduced registration costs

to Pieces initiative

he Better Futures Hub (BFH) in Wyong is launching a new meetup initiative where competition and community combine in a friendly board-game bonanza.

The Hub will be hosting bi-weekly, relaxed, board game meet-ups where community members of any age can drop in, get their game faces on and meet new people. The Better Futures Hub is a one-stop shop for community members seeking education, training, employment and social networking. Services incorporate the Young Parents Program for pregnant teens and young parents completing their HSC, early learning crèche, on-site training cafe managed by Salvation Army Oasis Youth Centre, multiple social enterprises providing soft-skills, vocational courses and several social meet-up groups discussing subjects as diverse as meditation, domestic violence and parenting. BFH operations manager, Ms Elizabeth McMinn said the initiative will provide yet another soft-entry point to the BFH for individuals who could hugely benefit from their services, but may not be currently seeking training and up-skilling as an end-goal. “Board to Pieces gives people a chance to see what the Better Futures Hub is all about,” Ms McMinn said. “They can have a coffee at our cafe, access childcare, play some games and chat with

many others. “It’s a great opportunity to socialise and enjoy a mentally stimulating activity. “If then, they are inspired to connect with the Hub in other ways, we will be thrilled to support them in that.” Ms McMinn said. The Board to Pieces initiative is the brainchild of the Hub’s current Work for the Dole (WFD) team and would not have been possible without the government WFD project. The group of jobseekers has spent the last four months participating in a real work environment, learning about media and promotions through a variety of hands-on activities centred around the BFH’s services and consolidating an array of employability skills. This provides the mutual benefit of realtime work experience for jobseekers and valuable innovation and support for a rapidly growing community organisation. Work for the Dole coordinator Ms Melissa Harding and the team, have taken exclusive ownership of the gaming initiative; incorporating concept design, project management and promotion. The Hub has received the generous donation of multiple contemporary board games via

Communities For Children, a program of their valued partner the Benevolent Society. Team members have big plans to ensure the initiative is inclusive and attracts as diverse a crowd as possible, leveraging the networks of the Hub and Communities for Children with other notfor-profit organisations to invite young parents, jobseekers and community members from the Wyong and greater Central Coast region. Given that board games are proven to hone mental agility and utilise comprehension, strategic, numeracy, literacy and lateral thinking skills, it will not only boast communitybuilding potential but, by extension, will vastly improve an individual’s work-readiness. Ms Harding is continually impressed with the ingenuity of her team and knows the value of gaining realtime work experience and skills, having been part of a previous Work for The Dole initiative before attaining full-time work at the Hub. “It’s an exciting project that goes beyond just board games. “It’s about tapping into a community,” Ms Harding said.

ith Christmas a month away, Wyong Council is reminding the community that registration costs have been halved for companion animals purchased from their Animal Care

W Facility.

The discount was announced by the NSW Government earlier this month with the aim to reduce the rate of euthanised animals in NSW, which currently stands at almost 30,000 a month. Council’s ranger services section manager, Ms Rennae Projceski, was proud to say Council’s Facility, run and managed by SoCares, do not euthanise healthy animals. “SoCares have a strict no kill policy and already work incredibly hard to find new homes and foster carers for companion animals,” Ms Projceski said. “All animals from the centre come desexed, meaning lifetime registration is only $26.” Council’s manager of building certification, compliance and health, Mr Jamie Loader wants potential animal owners to carefully consider whether they are ready

for such a long term commitment. “At the start of every new year we experience a spike in abandoned animals at our Animal Care Facility once the novelty of owning an animal wears off,” Mr Loader said. “When purchasing dogs and cats at Christmas, people are driven by the happiness

it will provide loved ones without putting enough thought into the responsibilities and costs. “There is so much to think about from whether you have the right type of yard, if anyone suffers allergies, animal exercise and grooming needs as well as ongoing food and veterinary expenses,” Mr Loader said. Ms Projceski also reminded residents going on holidays or heading out to celebrate to make sure their dogs are properly secured at home and are microchipped. “There is always an influx on dogs brought into the facility over Christmas and New Year as a result of dogs escaping looking for their owners or being frightened by fireworks,” Ms Projceski said. SoCares Animal Care Facility is located on Depot Rd, Charmhaven. Email, Nov 16 Angela Walsh, Wyong Council

Media release, Nov 12, 2015 Ruby Wharton, Youth Connections

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

Bushwalking National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 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 Centre Come and join our regular activities, indoor bowls, mahjong, walking for pleasure, slimmers support, hand and foot Bolivia cards, Toy library and community garden 4388 5801 manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Community Legal Centre The Central Coast Community Legal Centre is a non-profit organisation located in Wyong that provides free legal advice to people within the Wyong / Gosford area. Intake times for legal advice Tue 10-12pm, Wed 10-12pm, Thur 2-4pm 4353 4988 Fax 4353 4680 admin_cclc@clc.net.au

PO Box 246 Wyong NSW 2259 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme all areas of the coast 4396 3640 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com

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

call 0422 243 101 email cco30s@live.com.au

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

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

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 Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referral hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs. Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

The NSW Justices Association Inc Are you a JP? The NSW Justices Association is seeking volunteers for 6 community JP Desks in Wyong Shire Free Insurance and training provided 0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.au

The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc. A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities. Always welcoming new members, men and women, to help us to help others. Meetings 6pm for 6.30

pm each Tues – Mingara Recreation Club 4367 6540 rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

Torchbearers for Legacy Toukley Raising funds for Brisbane Waters Legacy. Fundraising activities Harry Moore Golf Day, Garage markets and street stalls. Volunteers always needed to help. 2nd Mon 9.30am Norah Head Legacy Accure 0414 701 489 hartas@bigpond.net.au

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

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity. Knitted blankets warm the heart of those who give and those who receive. Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received. Long Jetty: 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

Health Groups Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group - 7 groups across the coast - Providing

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practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids - Better Hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearing australia.org.au

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

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

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

Northern 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

JAZZLEAGUE

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

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

Tuggerah Lakes Showband An enthusiastic groupo of people who play brass instrumnts, meet every Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse their crowdpleasing music and play at communioty events Band Hall located in Park Road The Entrance (north end)

Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm 0407 406 669

Political Groups Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494

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

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Special Interest

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

Brisbane Water Caravan Club

Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party To support and promote NSW Labor within the Warnervale area to give a voice to those who find it difficult to use their own. 3rd Tue 7pm monthly Hamlyn Terrace 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.

Located on the Central Coast and looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc

4344 4363 Biz Plus Networking Association Attention business owners - are you keen to grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships? Then why not attend a Biz Networking breakfast? Every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems

Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246 cclapidary@optusnet.com.au

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

PO Box 4043 East Gosford NSW 2250 Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 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 yo gd a ag oup@g a co

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 do ga ajudo co au

Womens Groups BPW Central Coast

Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, well-being and friendship. All women welcome to attend monthly dinner meetings. Be enlightened. $40 covers two course meal and speaker. Community transport available to and from centre Chris Levis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

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

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Homegrown Original Music Competition final to be held

Out&About

Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale and Parade includes fireworks display

he Final of the MusicPro Homegrown Original Music Competition will be held at the Wyong Grove Theatre (1 North Rd, Wyong) on Saturday, November 28.

All of the finalists will battle it out on stage to a live audience, competing for a chance to work with International Producer PAUL-i, and one of four spots on an EP with other promotional prizes attached. Adding to the event, there is a free concert with International Music Legends David Moyse (from the multi-award

winning band Air Supply) and hit single writer Billy Fields. Local bands Novakayn and The Shaykes will also perform on the night. Fields and Moyse will also be esteemed judges for the MusicPro final contestants. David Moyse was recently inducted into the ACM Hall of Fame, and was a key part of the band

Air Supply during its time of massive worldwide success. With his guitar hooks and riffs being heard on hits like “All out of Love”, “Every Woman in the World” and “Lost In Love”, David comes with a wealth of industry experience and industry insight. Media release, Nov 25, 2015 MusicPro media

The Wyong Diary

Batman and The Joker will be at Mardi Gras Carnivale at The Entrance

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

Friday, Nov 27 Central Coast White Ribbon Walk sponsored by The Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee, The Entrance Memorial Park, 10:00am to 1:00pm Passionfruit in concert, with Guy Strazz, Anna Salleh, Matt McMahon and Toby Hall, The Entrance Art Gallery from 7:00pm

Saturday, Nov 28 Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras and Carnivale, Memorial Park, The Entrance, Saturday and Sunday Teddy Bears Picnic for Uniting Care Burnside at Lake Munmorah Reserve Monster Art and Craft Sale, Toukley and District Art Society, Federation Gallery, Wallarah Rd, Gorokan, 9:00am to 2:00pm CEN Wildlife Wonders Workshop frogs talk and walk, Ourimbah Girl Guides Hall

David Moyse and Billy Field in concert plus finals of the MusicPro Homegrown Original Music Competition, Wyong Grove Theatre from 6:00pm Greater Toukley Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Village Green, Ron Alt Lane, 4:00pm to 9:00pm

directly with Wyong’s mayor and councillors, Lake Haven Shopping Centre, 10:00am to 11:30am Lighting of the Christmas Tree, The Entrance Memorial Park featuring local performers and Santa, 5:00pm to 9:30pm Colouring in for adults, Bateau Bay Library from 10:30am

Sunday, Nov 29 Toukley and District Art Society 71st Art Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Wallarah Rd, Gorokan First Ourimbah Scouts, 90th anniversary celebration, from 4:30pm, at the First Ourimbah Scout Hall, Ourimbah Creek Rd, Ourimbah

Thursday, Dec 3 Mental health First Aid non-suicidal self injury module, Wyong Vinnies, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Saturday, Dec 5 Meet the Mayor, chat

Sunday, Dec 6 Bendigo Community Bank Wyong Christmas Carols, Wyong Town Park, 5:30pm Long Jetty Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Carols by Torchlight in the Long Jetty Healthcare Centre Grounds, Wyong Rd from 7:45pm including sausage sizzle from 7:00pm

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he Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Carnivale and Parade goes into full swing for its 63rd year at The Entrance on the weekend of November 28 and 29..

A weekend of nonstop family fun and entertainment has been planned, featuring, for the first time on the Central Coast, the Avenger ride -three minutes of extreme ride action. It’s the somersault that never ends and definitely a ride not to be missed. Show casing the ride is Gotham Café‘s Batman and Captain America along with other Avengers and Gotham City characters. The parade this year is proving to be a sensation with over 50 floats comprising of circus people, fire blazers, dancers, four brass bands, Oz Trikes, Segways, The Marching Koalas, traditional Bara Barang Aborigines, The Australian Filipino Association Central Coast and many many more. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM will officially open park activities at 4:50pm on Saturday, November 28 followed by the best parade entry trophy presentation. Trophies will also be presented by deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster

for best category in seven categories – Best Association, Best Business Float, Best Entertainment, Best Vehicle, Best Walking Group, Best Character Costume and Best Brass Band. Fun in the park is for the whole family and features The Big Yellow Bus, JB Dance Flash Mob, zorb balls, petting zoo, fitness and selfdefence demonstrations whilst being entertained by a seven piece pop, soul and funk band The Payback, Peter Rohr’s 17 piece Big Band Obsession and Trinity from The Voice kids 2014. Programs can be picked up from The Lakes Festival information booth, downloaded from the Lakes Festival Website or lifted out

from The Wyong Shire Chronicle, Issue 81. Boasting over 40 stalls trading Christmas gifts, hampers, art and craft, food galore, glowies and novelties, show bags and toys, there is sure to be something for everyone! Sealing the evening will be The Australian Filipino Association Central Coast’s very own Igarot Dancers, Bollywood Mums, Trinity from The voice kids, Julia and Remalyn singing with Santa and of course the count down to the fireworks finale. The fun and entertainment continues on the Sunday afternoon with more entertainment and stalls in place. Media release, Nov 20, 2015 Angelika Koop, Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras

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Scott Reed to coach Killarney Vale AFL Club illarney Vale have signed former junior and Collingwood AFL player, Scott Reed as their coach for 2016.

he Central Coast Mariners announced the signing of 24-year-old central A home-grown defender, Tomislav Uskok who joined product, Reed started the “Yellow & Navy” for the remainder of the playing AFL as a five year old, progressing through Hyundai A-League 2015-16 season.

Uskok joins the Mariners after captaining his boyhood club, Melbourne Knights during the 2015 Victorian NPL season and arriving in NSW to join the NSW NPL club, Sydney United 58. But Uskok then signed his first professional contract with the Mariners after trialling with them and impressing Head Coach, Tony Walmsley. The centre-half is eager to cement his spot in Walmsley’s starting eleven and expressed excitement in being involved with Walmsley’s attacking brand of football. “I’m excited and looking forward to the challenge,” Uskok said. “I want to push myself towards the starting eleven and go from there. “I think I’m capable and that’s what I’m here to do. “I’m not here to make up numbers. “I want to establish myself in the team and give back to the club for giving me an opportunity. “I’m very thankful because not many people look at NPL players but Tony’s shown that he’s willing to give people a go from the NPL with guys like Dan Heffernan. “For a semiprofessional environment the standard of play is very good in the NPL. “There’s definitely players in every team in the NPL that are A-League level.

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“I didn’t know what to expect but everyone gets along really well from what I’ve seen. “When you play football, you want to play an attacking and attractive brand of football and I think that’s what Tony’s got going,” Uskok said. The Mariners coach, Tony Walmsley has continued the club’s approach of giving young Australian players a chance and is confident that Uskok will be a perfect fit. “Tomi trialled during pre-season after I watched him captain the Melbourne Knights,” Walmsley said. “He impressed us then but we couldn’t bring him into the squad due to numbers. “He impressed us in pre-season with his character and attributes. “He’s six-foot-five and quite elegant in possession with a good range of passing. “He will push for a place at centre-back as well as holdingmidfielder and joins us at a good time for both the club and Tomi,” Walmsley said. Media release, Nov 24, 2015 Central Coast Mariners FC

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the Bombers junior ranks, before impressing for the NSW/ACT RAMS at the 2007 and 2008 Under 18 National Championships. Reed’s strong performances were noticed by Collingwood, initially leading to him receiving an AFL NSW/ ACT Scholarship and then being drafted to the Pies as the 78th selection in the 2009 Rookie draft. In his first season on the rookie list, Reed made a substantial impact in the VFL playing 18 matches. After another season in the VFL, Reed made his top grade debut for Collingwood in the NAB Cup in 2011 against Carlton and Richmond, playing most of both NAB Cup games at full forward. Following his stint at Collingwood, Reed joined the Sydney Hills Eagles in their inaugural season in the NEAFL and enjoyed a successful few seasons. Reed was a key member of the Eagles list and leadership group and

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was named in the NEAFL Representative squad on a number of occasions during this period. He spent the 2015 season playing for East Coast Eagles in the AFL Sydney competition. Killarney Vale coaching director Peter Harvey is very excited to have Reed on board in 2016: “Having Scott join the Bombers is a huge coup for the club and a massive boost as we continue our push to facilitate our juniors into Senior football and ideally providing a pathway into the AFL ranks”. Harvey said. “His rise from a Central Coast junior onto the Collingwood AFL list is an excellent example of what is possible, with hard work and determination.

While we all watch with pride as our 2015 Best & Fairest, Daniel Lloyd continues training with GWS ahead of the upcoming Rookie Draft, excitement also builds with the knowledge that we have a wonderful pathway for our young senior players to develop and enter the AFL system. Importantly, the appointment of Scott Reed and his first-hand experience as a local junior working into the AFL, provides an invaluable opportunity for all our current senior and upcoming junior players,” he said. To assist Reed in his pursuit for success, both Chris Forster and Michael Smith have been appointed onto the Black Diamond Cup coaching panel whilst Michael

Young and Gerard Schell have been appointed 1st & 2nd Division coaches respectively. The club is still seeking a coach for their inaugural women’s team. After an extensive interview process with a number of high quality candidates, Bombers President Paul Forster is excited by the appointments as well as the prospects of the 2016 season. “I am really pleased to have such a strong coaching team now appointed. “We are blessed to have a wonderful leader in Scott Reed on board as head coach, his experience in quality football environments and his obvious passion for the game will be great for the club”, Forster said. “2016 shapes as a really big year in the club’s history and the appointment of a quality individual in Scott along with the other coaching staff means the future looks bright.” These key appointments set a wonderful platform and with the playing list already building, the club is expecting a successful season ahead. Media release, Nov 23, 2015 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

Horse racing prize money to increase yong Race Club will receive a boost in prize money as a result of with Victoria passed the NSW Government’s legislation to match wagering tax rates NSW Parliament in mid November, delivering $235 with Victoria.

Minimum prize money offered per race will increase by $5,000 to $20,000 from July, 2016. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said that this will mean more jobs, bigger crowds and help grow our local racing industry. “Local trainers, jockeys, owners and punters have been crying out for increased prize money to invigorate the industry and the benefits will flow to the whole community,” he said. Deputy Premier and Minister for Racing Mr Troy Grant said that the increased prize money at Wyong is part of a $21 million state-wide package

to boost country provincial racing. “In addition to the increased prize money at regular TAB meetings, approximately 40 Country Showcase meetings will

be held at regular intervals across regional NSW offering a minimum $30,000 in prize money”, Minister Grant said. Legislation to match NSW wagering tax rates

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Mariners downed by a super free kick first half brace to Melbourne Victory’s Gui Finkler in the space of three minutes meant that Matt Sim’s 89th minute header was not enough, allowing the home side to record a 2-1 win over the Yellow and Navy on Thursday, November 19.

Despite fighting until the end in true Mariners’ style, Central Coast couldn’t rectify a quick flurry of Finkler brilliance that gave Melbourne Victory all three points. Full attention now turns to Sunday November 29 where the Mariners are set to host Western Sydney Wanderers at Central Coast Stadium in front of a bumper crowd. A classy goal for Melbourne Victory opened the scoring when Gui Finkler and Oli Bozanic teamed up for a back heel one-two play at the top of the box and Finkler finished his oneon-one opportunity from inside the area. Goal number two was a Finkler special: the Brazillian bent his dead ball around the wall to double the home side’s lead. For the second time in two weeks, Matt Sim

ack Cogger of Toukley Hawks Rugby League Club was awarded Junior Sportsperson of the Year at the Central Coast Sports Federation Award 2015.

Mitch Austin made an early exit in the game against Melbourne Victory with a suspected broken foot

was the super sub for the Mariners when, in the 89th minute, he leapt above the pack from a set piece and headed home from close range to breathe some life into the final minutes of play. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough for the Mariners. Ten minutes into the game, Bozanic attempted to be the third former Mariner to score against the Mariners this season but his shot was just over the crossbar. Storm Roux has been impressive for the Mariners down the right flank all season and his first half was no different. Roux created space for himself in the corner and curled in a cross to O’Donovan, whose attempted header flew

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wide. Skipper Montgomery looked to take proceedings into his own hands with a cracking shot from just outside the area. Victory’s custodian was up to the challenge but the Mariners almost struck from the ensuing corner to follow up through a Storm Roux header. Half time substitute Josh Bingham had a half chance to finish from inside the area but the youngster was swamped by Victory defenders which took all of the sting out of his shot. “The first half just wasn’t us, we were on the back foot, Victory are a good side and we weren’t doing, A the things we practiced, and B, what we’ve been doing earlier in the season,” said Coach Walmsley. “But apart from a mad five minutes where Victory scored twice, they weren’t actually tearing us apart. “Our fullbacks weren’t doing what they normally do, not bombing forward or overlapping and the ball speed was well down,” he said. “Our centre backs stayed deep, didn’t press up, so we didn’t do what we normally do but we pushed Monty into midfield because we knew he would give us energy and he did that and I was really pleased with how we came out in the second half. “We talk a fair bit about belief in that dressing room and when you’ve got so many young players, it’s easy to assume they’re just going to step out and do exactly what you’ve asked them to do, but if they’re at all

hesitant or slightly on the back foot, if that’s even half a step off, you’re going to get punished and that’s what happened tonight.” “We’ve lost 2-1 at Victory, it’s not the end of the world, we won’t be all doom and gloom about it and say let’s start all over again. “We’re juggling a thin squad, we’re driving them every day and today was a step too far, but we’ve got Wanderers at home next week and I can’t wait. “I’m not prepared to put out a counter attacking, defensive team in a competition that demands entertainment. “We weren’t close to it tonight, which is disappointing. “As long as I’m here, we will never take a step back in trying to play with some adventure, but it’s hard without your two best wingers.” Match summary, Nov 19, 2015 Central Coast Mariners media

Mr Cogger was captain of the under 18s Australian Schoolboys tour of England and France test at the age of 17. Mr Cogger, also at the age of 17, was captain of NSW under 18s state of origin game. He has also played halfback for all 26 rounds of this season for the

under 20s Holden Cup Team for Newcastle. As a result of his achievements and potential, Mr Cogger also has an award named after him at Toukley Hawks Rugby League Club. Media release, Nov 25, 2015 Kevin Dewar, Central Coast Sport Federation

Heffernan appointed to new football role ormer Central Coast Mariner and Socceroo, Dean Heffernan has been appointed to the position of football manager at Soccer5s and Central Coast Football Association technical director.

Heffernan has had an impressive career as a professional footballer, playing all over the world and representing the Socceroos. He played for the Central Coast Mariners for five seasons. He will use his wealth of playing experience and coaching qualifications to oversee the entire player pathway for the coming season, starting with

January school holiday clinics. “I can’t wait to share my knowledge and experience with all the young Central Coast footballers,” Heffernan said. “This is a really exciting new project and I can’t wait to get started,” he said. Email, Nov 22, 2015 Dean Heffernan, Soccer5s

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Central Coast Sevens Mariners hold ongoing announced as Sports internal inquiry Event of the Year he Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that there is an ongoing internal inquiry into the release of confidential information.

The information released is highly sensitive and could have a potential impact on the integrity of the Hyundai A-League. As part of that inquiry, coaching staff, administration staff and players were asked to voluntarily provide phone records relating to the timing of when the information was released. The Club would also like to deny media speculation that players’ phones have been confiscated as it has been nothing more than a

voluntary request in the interest of resolving the matter. A majority of the coaching staff, administration staff and players have co-operated and cleared themselves from the inquiry. The Club immediately provided all available information to Football Federation Australia (FFA) and had lodged a formal complaint to football’s governing body. The Central Coast Mariners are still awaiting an update from FFA on

the matter. Central Coast Mariners Head Coach Tony Walmsley provided the following insight: “We trust our players implicitly and the fight back against Wellington Phoenix and the performance by 10 men against the Newcastle Jets demonstrates how quickly the belief is growing”. The Club would make no further comment. Media release, Nov 17, 2015 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

Mingara Athletics Club is Club of the Year ingara Athletics Club was awarded Club/Association of the Year Award at the Central Coast Sports Federation Award 2015.

Individuals and state teams of the club in 2014 received silver and bronze medals in the State Road Relays, gold, silver and bronze medals in the NSW Country Championships, multiple gold, silver and bronze medals in the State Championships and multiple gold, silver

and bronze medals in the National Championships. Club member, Nickola McDermott, was selected to represent Australia at the 2014 World Junior Athletic Championship in high jump and placed 15th in the final. Club member, Rae Anderson, competed in F37 long jump at the

2014 Commonwealth Games and placed 7th in the final. Mingara Athletics is recognised as one of the leading athletics clubs in NSW by Athletics NSW. Media release, 25 Nov 2015 Kevin Dewar, Central Coast Sports Federation

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he UON Central Coast Sevens was announced as the 2015 Central Coast Sports Event of the Year at the Central Coast Sports Federation Awards on Friday, November 20, 2015.

The awards were announced during a lavish dinner ceremony at the Mingara Recreation Club Showroom where the Central Coast Sports Federation recognised the region’s top performing athletes, volunteers, teams, coaches and events. The NBN Television Sports Event of the Year award was announced by media personality, Steve Allan and presented by NBN Television Head of Marketing, Don Glover. The prestigious Sports Event of the Year Award has capped an amazing year for the tournament, which has

received widespread international acclaim for the strength and quality of the competition, attracting some of the very best teams in the world and delivering an internationally renowned event to the Central Coast community. Tournament director and founder, Craig Morgan said on accepting the award: “We are honoured and ecstatic to be named the Central Coast Sports Event of the Year, to be recognised by the Central Coast Sports Federation and have the tournament held in such high esteem is humbling and we are very grateful

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