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Rehabilitation centre forced to Another motor turn away hundreds of women registry closed a d a l b a b a s e d women’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, Kamira, is continuing a seven year battle for increased funding to better meet the demand for its services.

According to Kamira Director, Cr Lisa Matthews, Kamira is a unique, evidence based, rehabilitation facility designed to help pregnant women and new mothers that are experiencing drug and alcohol abuse to kick their habits and refocus their lives around the fulfilling experience of motherhood. “Nearly all women who present to Kamira for treatment will have their children removed if they do not undergo residential rehabilitation and often present with traumatic histories such as mental health issues, domestic violence, cognitive impairments and criminal and family law matters,” she said. To help women undergoing treatment, Kamira employs a variety of tertiary qualified clinicians such as psychologists, social workers and a 24 hour specialist team to ensure patients and their children are safely on the road to recovery. This emphasise on motherhood as a means to recovery has put Kamira at the forefront of women’s rehabilitation in the Central Coast region, however, the facility has been struggling to

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operate at capacity due to ongoing funding issues. “Presently, funding issues have prevented the Wadalba facility from filling half of its beds, forcing the facility to turn away hundreds of women in need and forcing the most in need onto waiting lists up to 12 weeks long,” Ms Matthews said. Kamira chief executive, Ms Cate Hewett said the facility’s lack of funding meant Kamira cannot employ the staff it needed to run at capacity, let alone expand its services. “Kamira is funded by both state and federal health departments on typically three year grants,” Ms Hewett said. “However, Kamira is currently operating off a one year extension grant

which has caused huge problems with retaining staff. “The NSW Health Department has failed to provide any additional funding since it built the Kamira facility in 2009. “There are currently 11 beds filled out of a possible 22. “Cost wise, to increase the number of beds filled to 13 we would be looking at $112,157 per bed. “Based on this cost model, Kamira would need an additional $656,314 to increase its services to a minimum of 24 women and their children,” Ms Hewett said. According to Ms Hewett, joint funding from NSW Health and the Federal Department of Health and Family

and Community Services could appropriately cover this, yet despite her best efforts, Ms Hewett’s attempts to vitalise Kamira have been falling on deaf ears for close to seven years. “In 2011, NSW Health commissioned a business review by Ernst and Young for the facility. “The three month review recommended additional funding be provided to Kamira to deliver a full capacity service, but this funding was not delivered. “I’ve written to every health minister since 2009 about the incredible demand for, and the subsequent community consequences of not providing treatment to these women, and still nothing. “It’s unbelievable how little they care about these women and their children,” Ms Hewett said. Kamira received 620 requests for service in 2015. Women remain on the facility’s waiting list for four to 12 weeks. Ms Hewett also urged people to write to their local MP’s about the state of Kamira and women’s health services. “Please urge your MP to help Kamira. “The Government built the facility, now they need to fund it,” she concluded. Interview, Apr 6, 2016 Lisa Matthews, Kamira Director Interview, Apr 6, 2016 Cate Hewett, Kamira Chief Executive Journalist, Dilon Luke

he Entrance Motor Registry closed its doors for the last time on Thursday, April 21.

Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan MP said the NSW Government “shut down the motor registry, dismissing the concerns of residents that the closure will see not a single NSW Government office left within The Entrance electorate.” Mr Mehan said he had opposed the closure since it was first announced. He said he had been working with Services NSW and Wyong Council to attempt to maintain a service in The Entrance. “The State government has refused to listen to the public on this issue,” Mr Mehan said. “My office has been flooded with calls from people who want to know how the government

expects to deliver a service to our area,” he said. “As of lunchtime on Friday, April 22, more than 65 members of the community were turned away and told to go elsewhere. “The minister clearly has never been here to see the site. “Only someone from Sydney would believe that driving from The Entrance to Tuggerah is a short drive. “I will continue to work with Wyong Council and the community to see a government service delivered for our area,” Mr Mehan said. Media release, Apr 22, 2016 David Mehan, member for The Entrance

David Mehan outside The Entrance Motor Registry

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osford Council funding to Central Coast Tourism will cease on July 1, 2017 and the future of the organisation will not be decided until a new, merged Central Coast Council is up and running.

Rail underpass under threat Transport for NSW appears to be backing away from its commitment to complete the second stage of the Woy Woy rail underpass project.

for NSW,” he said. Since then the costings for project completion have escalated from $52 million to $115 million but no explanation or information about the increase has been provided by the department to Gosford Council. Cr Doyle said Gosford Council still had $12 million to complete its share of the works but Transport for NSW has said that it would not have a problem if the council went ahead and spent those funds on other projects. “Gosford Council has not slowed this project down, in fact, we are seeking to get it finished,” Cr Doyle said. “There has been no justification of why Transport for NSW has costed its completion at two times everyone else’s costs. “Any way you look at it this is not an acceptable position and it looks like Transport for NSW is shaking in its commitment to get the project done,” he said. Gosford Council chief Mr Paul Anderson confirmed that responsibility for certain parts of the project were now with Transport for NSW, including the underpass. “They have been doing a whole range of design and costing exercises,” Mr Anderson said. “Other parts of the project are

with us including the final costing and ultimate design certification works for the road but obviously, with that sort of project, you are not going to go and do the roadworks until the rail and bridge work is done,” he said. Mr Anderson said the required rail work would include closures and, due to the fact the level crossing is on the main north-south rail line, those closures can only occur at certain times. “Which is why the project is a long and protracted process,” he said. “The pedestrian underpass, before it was completed, required a couple of closures to allow that work to happen,” he said Mr Anderson said he could confirm that the overall project did involve plans for the straightening of Woy Woy Rd around the Bays. “But that was never included in the current stages or works, it was a future stage that was announced by Mr Barry O’Farrell when he was trying to become premier,” he said. Gosford Council had started acquiring land to accommodate the road straightening but Mr Anderson said those acquisitions had been put on hold. He said he did not know the time frame for the completion of the Rawson Rd rail bridge.

“The project team meet pretty regularly to talk about it,” he said. Transport for NSW dismissed a request from Peninsula News to confirm when designs and costings would be complete, when their part of the stage two works would commence and whether they had a completion date. “This is actually a Gosford Council project,” the Transport for NSW media unit claimed. “They have your enquiry and will be able to give you an update on the project”. However, Gosford Council’s director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak said: “Because of technical issues to do with occupation of the railway line at some future part of the stage two construction, the bridge component went back to Transport for NSW to undertake design and construct. “At this period of time we are waiting on formal advice from the minister about where the project is heading,” Mr Antczak said. The Rawson Road Level Crossing Replacement Project was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in December 2013 and was to be completed over four stages. The aims of the project were to address safety concerns

associated with the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd, upgrade the road and drainage infrastructure and improve traffic movement through Woy Woy. Stage one, the Rawson Rd pedestrian underpass and Shoalhaven Dve existing rail bridge augmentation were completed in 2015. Stage two included Shoalhaven Dve along Nagari Rd to Woy Woy Rd (north). Stage three was the upgrade of Rawson Rd to Soalhaven Dve including an upgrade to Waterview St. The final stage involved works to Woy Woy Rd (north) at Bulls Hill up to Banyo Close. The Peninsula News has asked parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald, shadow minister for the Central Coast Mr David Harris and member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith to comment on the status of the project. Interview, 16 Mar 2016 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Interview, 17 Mar 2016 Craig Doyle, Gosford Council Interview, 17 Mar 2016 Stan Antczak, Gosford Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Stage two of the Rawson Rd level crossing replacement project has come to a stand still

It has increased its estimates of project completion costs from $52 million to $115 million. No progress has been made on the second stage of the project since Gosford Council announced last August it had started preconstruction activities on the stage the council estimates will cost $36 million. Stage two of the project at Bulls Hill was to include the construction of a new vehicle underpass at Nagari Rd, reconstruction of Nagari Rd and construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge. The NSW Government has so far committed $52 million in funding to help council design and implement the Rawson Road Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project. The deputy mayor for Gosford Cr Craig Doyle said council had written to the State Government to confirm its position in relation to the project several months ago and had not yet received a reply. “Months ago the design and construction of the bridge was completely taken over by Transport

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Council resolved to enter into a one year agreement with Central Coast Tourism, for the period from July 2016 to June 2017, at its ordinary meeting on March 22. Central Coast Tourism had earlier that day announced that 2015 had been a record-breaking year for tourism in the region. “The latest ﬁgures released by Tourism Research Australia indicate the value of the local visitor economy has surpassed $900 million,” said Central Coast Tourism CEO Ms Robyn Abernethy. That is a 25 per cent year on year growth for the visitor economy and, according to Ms Abernethy, the impressive results were delivered as a result of marketing, industry collaboration, new product and the Australian dollar. Central Coast Tourism is a regional tourism body responsible for destination management, marketing and development. It has been funded by two key stakeholders: Wyong Council ($150,000 per annum) and Gosford Council ($416,210 per annum). The likely amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils was one of the reasons for ceasing the

organisation’s funding. The scale of a new Central Coast council may provide the opportunity to deliver this tourism function in-house, according to Gosford Council. Gosford Council entered into a Deed of Agreement with Central Coast Tourism in 2007 for the organisation to build a Tourist Information Centre, administration ofﬁces and carpark. Council agreed at the time to provide a grant of $190,000 and a loan of $190,000 for constructing the facility on land at Kariong owned by the NSW Government. Central Coast Tourism (as of March) owes Gosford Council $110,484.58 and it has three vehicles owned and registered in Gosford Council’s name. The future ownership of the vehicles has been a

matter of correspondence between Central Coast Tourism and Gosford Council since August 2015. “The contribution that Gosford Council has made to Central Coast Tourism over time has been signiﬁcant,” according to a staff report to council’s ordinary meeting on March 22. “Questions have also been raised over a long period of time on value for money considerations and beneﬁts for the tourism sector and the community as a whole,” the report to council said. According to the report, a key part of the council’s Economic Development Strategy is to review its ongoing role and alignment of goals with Central Coast Tourism. In addition to the impact of a large, combined Central

Coast regional council on tourism, the NSW Government is currently reviewing Destination NSW which may have large-scale impacts on all regional tourist organisations and that report is due shortly. The report to Gosford Council also stated that a recent brieﬁng from Central Coast Tourism to Gosford and Wyong Councils requesting that funding continue until 30 June 2017 highlighted a number of areas for improvement. In December, both Councils provided four options to the Central Coast Tourism board: an exit strategy and a oneyear marketing strategy if funding ceased on June 30, 2017; an exit strategy if council funding ceased on June 30, 2016; an exit strategy if funding ceased on December 31, 2016;

or present a long term plan that identiﬁed an improved model to drive enhanced performance by the organisation if funding continued beyond 2017. On February 11, the chairman and treasurer of Central Coast Tourism made a presentation to both councils and recommended funding continued until June 30, 2017. According to the staff report to Gosford Council, some of the advantages of continuing funding for another year were: continued marketing momentum; continuation of Destination NSW campaigns; and continuation of the NSW Trade Investment Business Events Tourism Attraction Project. According to the report, Central Coast Tourism has eight full-time employees plus casuals and volunteers.

At a meeting on March 10, Wyong Council resolved to also continue funding until June 30, 2017, subject to Gosford Council’s agreement to the same terms. Central Coast Tourism will be required to pay all outstanding loans to Gosford Council by June 30, 2017 but will be required to return the three vehicles on or before June 30, 2016. In a written statement, the chair of Central Coast Tourism, Mr Sam Panetta said: “Central Coast Tourism’s board is pleased that Gosford Council resolved to continue funding the organisation until June 30, 2017. “The tourism industry on the Central Coast delivers signiﬁcant beneﬁts to the local economy,” Mr Panetta said. “Over the next 15 months, Central Coast Tourism will work with both councils and consult with the new council entity to ensure the continued development of this vital sector of the local economy,” he said. “One key project Central Coast Tourism will drive is the next Destination Management Plan for the Visitor Economy 2017-2020, along with maintaining the destination’s presence in domestic and international markets.”

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April 12, 2016

Joint council meeting to discuss merger

Bright sashes were wrapped around special trees in the Brisbane Ave Reserve at Umina for International Day of the Forrest and Tree

Trees Day sashes protest Council plans Residents who live around the reserve at 195 and 196 Brisbane Ave, Umina, wrapped trees in the reserve in sashes to mark the International Day of the Forest and the Tree on Sunday, March 20. Their action was part of the Save Central Coast Reserves

campaign. Bright coloured sashes were wrapped around special trees in reserves on the Peninsula to mark the community’s opposition to plans by Gosford Council to reclassify and potentially sell several reserves. Trees in the Jumbuck Cres Reserve in Woy Woy were also dressed in red sashes for the

occasion. Reserves in Pozieres St, Umina, Abion St Umina, Mackenzie Ave Woy Woy and Jumbuck Cres Reserve in Woy Woy are also under threat of being reclassified from community land to operational land which could result in their sale. Email, 21 Mar 2016 Amie Raz and Sue Chidgey, Save Central Coast Reserves

The timing of any dissolution of Gosford and Wyong Councils to form a new Central Coast Council is still unknown but considered highly likely. The joint meeting was chaired by Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. Both Cr Eaton and Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said the priority was to ensure the community get the services they need from day one. “There’s no doubt these are uncertain times,” Cr McKinna said. “It’s also a difﬁcult time for the over 1,900 staff at both Councils who we depend on to deliver the community’s vital services, but it’s reassuring to know that a number of protections are in place for them.” Deputy mayor of Gosford, Cr Craig Doyle said the joint meeting had highlighted the presence of “exceptional fractures within Wyong Council”. Cr Doyle said that, in his role as chair, Cr Eaton had ruled questions out of order “if other people had opposing views or wanted more information which didn’t ﬁt the agenda. “He can’t necessarily do that with us [the Gosford councillors] because we don’t know what the internal politics are up there.” According to Cr Doyle, fortnightly meetings held between the two mayors have “nothing to do with the amalgamation. “No steering committee has been set up on behalf of the councillors at all, no matter what Doug [Eaton] says. “That has not happened and is not happening and hence the call for another monthly meeting. “The majority of the two councils want to work

positively... and there are enough strong, positive people that aren’t going to be led around by the horns. Cr Hillary Morris said she had made it clear that she though the joint meetings were an excellent idea. “I made it very clear that I absolutely do not support a Warnevale Regional Airport,” Cr Morris said. She said she understood that the next meeting was be held at end of April in Gosford and that Cr McKinna would be chair. Councillors were briefed on a future delivery model that would bring tourism in house to a new Council by June 2017, the Draft Central Coast Regional Plan, Warnervale Airport, the Gosford Regional Library Plan and rural ﬁre service arrangements in a new council. In response to comments made after the meeting, Cr Eaton said: “It is true that at the joint meeting there were a few councillors who were generally opposed to the merger, who took the opportunity to do some political grandstanding. “So I did say something along the lines, ‘everyone knows that there are some here who are against the merger, but I see no point in having joint meetings if they degenerate into political point scoring’,” Cr Eaton said. “In terms of my regular meetings with Cr McKinna, they are all about the merger ,” Cr Eaton said. Media release, Mar 30, 2016 Wyong Council media Interview, Apr 4, 2016 Craig Doyle, Gosford Council Hillary Morris, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Potential heritage listing further complicates theatre’s future

he potential heritage listing of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre by Gosford Council has opened another chapter in the ongoing struggle over the future of the theatre.

Theatre owners, Beth and Norman Hunter continue to ask patrons to support their proposal to expand the theatre. Gosford Council refused the Hunter’s development application in 2015 but the couple resubmitted an amended proposal in December, 2015. However, Gosford Council recently included the theatre on a list of potential sites to be considered for local heritage listing. As a result, Friends of Avoca Beach Theatre, Old and New is asking community members opposed to the expansion of the theatre to write to Gosford Council’s heritage ofﬁcer, Rebecca Cardy, arguing in favour of its

heritage listing. “There is no doubt that the theatre deserves this listing,” said the Friends of Avoca Theatre Old and New facebook page. “The most prestigious heritage firm in New South Wales, Clive Lucas Stapleton and Partners, was asked to review the application and concluded that the theatre is of great heritage value. “The National Trust, which has been involved in protecting the theatre since 2001 when they first classified it as important, has recently written to the general manager of Gosford Council, urging that it now be government listed. “The Trust goes even further to say that it should be listed at the more

important state-level. “They point out that Avoca theatre: is the only surviving beachside single screen in NSW; that it’s only one of two which is still owned and operated by the same family for 65 years; and that its Panastereo, a surroundsound system, has historic signiﬁcance. Norman and Beth Hunter, on the other hand, argue that to keep the theatre operating in an area with such high land holding costs means it has to expand. “The proposal has always retained the existing theatre,” a ﬂyer distributed to theatre patrons by the Hunters said. “All our plans continue to include the existing theatre building as is. “It remains a single storey

theatre with the auditorium intact and the lawn area remaining beside it, albeit smaller. “We will build, beside the theatre, three new small auditoriums seating between 31 and 55 patrons and another auditorium seating 161 people, each with comfort and great viewing paramount. “This will be a two-storey building. “Behind the theatre there are ﬁve units each with their own underground parking. “We know that as a single screen we cannot continue. “The sensible ﬁnancial decision would be to close. “We hope that with the proposed extensions we will be able to continue to serve many more generations.” Facebook, Apr 3, 2016 Friends of Avoca Beach Theatre Old and New Flyer, Mar 2016 Save me a seat at Avoca

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ot all Kangy Angy residents are opposed to the development of an inter-city train maintenance facility in the area.

The proposed intercity ﬂeet maintenance site during local ﬂoods

One such resident, solution to some of those

decision to sell land at Kangy Angy to Transport for NSW that the proposal would Mr Dean Innes spoke problems. has been deferred by Wyong Council for two months to allow significantly impact on at Wyong Council on In responding to residents to make further representations to Transport for NSW endangered ecological March 23 in favour of the questions from Cr Doug communities, PCTs regarding possible alternate locations for the facility. that contain threatened proposed sale of council Vincent, a representative

Spokesperson for the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group, Mr Tony Caldersmith spoke against the sale of the land at the Wyong Council meeting on Wednesday, March 23, describing it as ecologically sensitive floodplain land to be sold to make way for a railway fleet maintenance facility. “There is compelling evidence that the site is unsuitable for the proposed development given the flooding and environmental constraints of the land… alternative sites without those constraints are available and should be taken up,” Mr Caldersmith said. The land would be

rezoned to make way for the rail facility. “No less than four endangered floodplain ecological communities occur within the site and it provides foraging and habitat for a range of threatened and critically engendered species including yellow-bellied gliders, squirrel gliders and the powerful owl. “Also, a tributary of Ourimbah Creek flowing through the site is a known biodiversity ‘hot-spot’ for rare and threatened amphibian species such as the green and golden bell-frog and the green-thighed frog,” he said. “We don’t want our

wildlife to be railroaded.” According to the Environmental Issues Report prepared by Conacher Consulting, December 2015, the Land and Environment Court would be likely to find that the site is unsuitable for the proposed development. The site also presents considerable constraints in terms of flooding and bushfire and a development of the type and scale proposed would be likely to have an unacceptable and significant impact on a number of species or their habitats. The report found

land to Transport for NSW. “There is a group of people in the north of the street who would like to see it proceed,” he said. Mr Innes said the development would create the opportunity for a new land bridge to deal with flooding and even a children’s playground. According to Mr Innes, Transport for NSW had promised a landscaped buffer to make sure the facility was permanently Media release, Mar 21, 2016 hidden. “We’ve also engaged Environmental Issues Report Summary, Dec 2015 our own planner to look Michelle Nicholson, at various ways to get Kangy Angy Residents around development Action Group restrictions in the area and this development is a

species habitat, areas that contain habitat for vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered threatened species, wildlife habitat linkages and a riparian area and watercourse of fourth order and an important wetland area. It further states that alternative sites for the proposal which would result in a reduced impact on local biodiversity should be investigated.

of the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group, Mr Tony Caldersmith said Transport for NSW had said it was too early to discuss community benefits. “The railway people said it was all too early; they were not going to talk about that yet, we are not down to that level of planning,” Mr Caldersmith said. Mr Caldersmith also confirmed that Wyong Council had not, at any stage, approached residents about the idea of selling the land to Transport for NSW.

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“When this project was first mooted by the former Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein during the March 2011 NSW election, the Chamber raised questions over the original estimated cost of $30 million and the completion date of 2015,” said Peninsula Chamber president, Mr Matthew Wales. “Not unsurprisingly, we find the cost has now blown out to a staggering $115 million which is nearly four times more than the original estimates,” Mr Wales said. “It’s one thing to make election promises but to not deliver on time or on budget is quite another. “The Chamber is now very concerned that the project could be mothballed because the additional funds haven’t been budgeted for,” he said. However, Mr Holstein’s daughter Cr Gabby Bowles has defended the project. “I think it is pretty convenient that the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is having a go again,” said Cr Bowles She said the removal of the Woy Woy level crossing had been identified as a major and necessary infrastructure project by both the council and the NSW Government for 20 years. “It is not unusual when you’ve got assets affected by different levels of government for there to be back and forth between those levels especially when a project is between major steps,” Cr Bowles said. Mr Wales said: “We want to know who prepared the original estimates and why they were so grossly underestimated. “We also want to know why the project was allowed to proceed without fully understanding the real cost of the works. “The works that have been

completed serve no useful purpose unless the rail underpass is constructed. “The Peninsula could end up with a very expensive road to nowhere unless someone comes up with the money to bail out the project. “With that sort of money we could have kerbed, gutter and drained the whole Peninsula. “Instead we get a very expensive lead-in road with no underpass. “On top of the cost blowout, the project is already 12 months behind schedule with little or no prospect of it being completed before 2018. “The Peninsula once again gets the raw end of the stick albeit a very expensive one.” Cr Bowles called the Chamber’s criticisms unhelpful and accused it of neglecting the needs of Woy Woy’s business owners. “I don’t think the process is helped when you have organisations like the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce coming out against it,” she said. “I struggle when the Peninsula Chamber comes out and wants to criticise infrastructure projects that would assist Woy Woy when many would argue the chamber has ignored Woy Woy for years. “I am not going to say process has been perfect or the costing perfect, I am not going to say we shouldn’t be further down the track with the project but I struggle when the main critic shows a disregard for that area of the Peninsula. “The residents want it, the businesses need it so shouldn’t we be pushing to make it a reality and not nail the coffin shut?” Cr Bowles said she had every confidence Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna and Council chief Mr Paul Anderson were “pushing as hard as they can to have this infrastructure project realised.” Media release, 14 Apr 2016 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Interview, 14 Apr 2016 Gabby Bowles, Gosford Council

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he NSW minister for finance, services and property, Mr Dominic Perrottet has initiated the latest flurry of debate about the regional performing arts centre and the former Gosford Public School land by announcing that a second office building was to be developed on that land.

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Volunteers receive community service awards Three local volunteers were recognised for outstanding dedication in their chosen ﬁeld at a special Rotary Club of Umina dinner meeting on Wednesday, April 13. Each volunteer received a Community Service Award. The club’s community service director Mr Glen Scorer cited Ms

Julie Aitchison for her enthusiastic efforts in gaining a heritage grant, researching and recording the first 50 years history of Umina on DVD. Ms Robyn Carr was commended for her untiring efforts of service at most levels of leadership and organisation with Umina Surf Lifesaving Club. Ms Kylie-Ann Scott was recognised as group leader of First

Woy Woy Sea Scouts. Ms Scott has coordinated the total refurbishment of the dilapidated Scout hall as well as growing the membership from seven to 103 active and participating young members in the past two years. Media release, 14 Apr 2016 Geoff Melville, Rotary Club of Umina

Anzac marches planned Marches and services will be held around the Peninsula to commemorate Anzac Day on Monday, April 25. The dawn service march starts from Woy Woy Station at 5:15am heading to Memorial Park in Brick Wharf Rd, Woy Woy. The main march from Deepwater Plaza to Memorial Park in Brick Wharf Rd, Woy Woy, begins at 10am with a service to follow at 10:30am.

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Underpass ‘over-designed, under-budgeted’ says Chamber Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has claimed that the rail underpass project had been “grossly overdesigned and woefully under-budgeted”.

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A service at Empire Bay will take place at 11am at the War Memorial. A number of road closures will also occur. There will be minor traffic delays on Railway St and Brickwharf Rd from 5:15am to allow for the dawn service from the station. Blackwall Rd at Woy Woy will be closed to all traffic between Victoria Rd and Brisbane Water Dve for the Anzac Day march at 10am.

Traffic on Brisbane Water Drive will also be stopped at The Boulevarde to allow march participants to cross to the opposite side of the road. At Empire Bay, Kendall Rd from Shelly Beach Rd to Sorrento Rd will be closed for the duration of the Anzac service at 11am. Media alert, 12 Apr 2016 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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Mr Perrottet said the NSW Government would deliver on an election pledge to relocate more than 300 public service roles to Gosford, with Government Property NSW submitting a Development Application (DA) to Gosford Council for a proposed mixed-use commercial building to be located at 20 Mann St, Gosford. The 300 public servant jobs from the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation (DFSI), would be housed in the mixed-use building and Mr Perrottet said another 130 jobs would be created during the design, planning and construction phases, with an additional 330 ongoing indirect jobs being generated on top of the 300 permanent jobs announced by Mr Perrottet. The DA, submitted on Monday April 18, included the new six-storey, 7,000 square metre mixed use building, with an active street front and ground floor alfresco dining. Mr Perrottet said the DA was the first part of a broader plan that would seek to open the Mann St site to a mix of uses accessible by locals and tourists, including dining, residential, retail, accommodation, parking and public open spaces. Mr Perrottet said the DA lodgement would give Gosford locals an opportunity for a closer look at the first step in the government’s plan for the

Senator upset by school site announcement he announcement that a second public service ofﬁce is to be built on the Gosford waterfront is further proof that the Liberals ignored the wishes of the local community, according to Senator Deborah O’Neill.

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site. “With the DA lodgement, we are starting a process that will give the local economy a real boost and deliver hundreds of jobs to the Gosford CBD,” he said. According to Mr Perrottet, the announcement would help to energise the local economy, extend and revitalise the CBD, and increase opportunities to live and work on the Central Coast. “The NSW Government is committed to the health and prosperity of the whole state, and today’s announcement is great news for Gosford and the Central Coast,” he said. “The influx of new public sector workers means millions in consumer spending on local businesses every year, which will be a fantastic economic injection for the local community. “Add to that the tens of millions in investment that development of the site will attract, and hundreds of new jobs in the construction phase and beyond, and you can see the flow-on effects of this relocation will be really significant for Gosford and the Coast.” The DFSI building will include some street-level retail and al-fresco dining as part of a broader plan for

the sale and redevelopment of the vacant 1.16 hectares making up the former school site, with proceeds from the sale to go to Restart NSW for reinvestment into new infrastructure. According to Mr Perrottet, Government Property NSW is engaging in ongoing consultation with community groups and organisations. Information about the development will also be posted on the GPNSW website and the community will have the opportunity to comment on the proposal when it is placed on public exhibition by Gosford Council. The government will also hold a community dropin day, with details to be advertised in the local media and on GPNSW’s website closer to the date. The DA will be assessed against the normal planning criteria, just like any other development, with Gosford Council assessing the application and the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) being the responsible determining authority. The timeframe for assessment will depend on Gosford Council, though it is expected that the DA will be determined by the end of 2016. An Expression of

Interest (EOI) process for the government to secure a development partner is expected to be released in May. The EOI will seek a development partner for the mixed use building in the DA, together with the future development of the remaining 1.1 hectares. Construction of the new DFSI building is expected to be completed by mid-2018, with the relocation of DFSI staff to follow. The DA announcement coincided with the NSW Government committing to a further 10 year lease at 92100 Donnison St, Gosford, where over 620 staff from the State Insurance Regulatory Authority, Safe Work NSW, Insurance and Care NSW and Legal Aid NSW are located. “Prior to the last election, we said we were committed to improving employment opportunities here on the Central Coast, and today’s announcements show we mean business,” Mr Perrottet concluded. Media release, Apr 6, 2016 Dominic Perrottet, minister for finance, services and property Media release, Apr 19, 2016 Kelly Burke, NSW Finance, Services and Innovation

NSW finance minister, Mr Dominic Perrottet announced recently that a six-storey mixed-use commercial building housing 300 finance department workers would be built next to the Australian Tax Office on the old Gosford Public School site. “The state and federal Liberals have once again proved they believe they are above consulting the people of the Central Coast, who have clearly indicated to Lucy Wicks they didn’t want the ATO building on the waterfront,” Senator O’Neill said. “The Gosford community welcomes the jobs, but this iconic waterfront precinct is not the place for public service buildings that will lock away land promised to the public. “There are many sites in the heart of the Gosford CBD that are begging for government buildings and the business they will bring to local commerce.” Documents requested from the Federal Government by Senator O’Neill late last year regarding the procurement of the school site for the ATO building include a letter from Mr Perrottet to federal finance minister, Mr Mathias Cormann pitching the school land for federal projects. “Mr Perrottet steamrolled the school site through for use for

government buildings with scant regard for the community’s vision for the picturesque site,” Sen O’Neill said. “My office and those of state MPs David Harris and Kathy Smith have been inundated with calls from concerned citizens who demand to know who is pulling the levers to hand over a proposed arts and cultural precinct to be used for government buildings instead. “The blame lies solely at the feet of the federal Liberals in cahoots with their NSW counterparts, and the people of the Coast have an impending opportunity to tell them what they think of such disdain for their views.” The member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch said: ”Sen O’Neill’s hype knows no boundaries”. Mr Crouch has held a series of meetings at his Erina office to ensure community leaders were aware of “the facts” surrounding the NSW Government’s plans for the former Gosford Public School site. He said the combined footprint of the DomaAustralian Taxation Office building and the recently-announced state government office building was 40 per cent of the available Gosford Public School land. Conunied P3

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Three parcels of council land approved for sale hree parcels of council land have been approved for sale by Wyong Council as part of Stage Four of its property portfolio review project update.

The properties were placed on a short list following a preliminary review by council staff of properties that either have development potential or are suitable for sale (or both). The preliminary Stage Four property review involved a miscellaneous review of all sites to identify council-owned operational properties for disposal that only required creation of easements or subdivisions to resolve site specific issues. Generally, these were short-term or minor processes that would allow the site to be disposed of within six months. The shortlisted sites are those with potential for small scale developments. Consequently staff

2W Stornaway Cres Berkeley Vale approved for sale

9 Thompson St Long Jetty approved for sale

165 Main Rd Toukley approved for sale

recommended the shortlisted properties for sale on the open market. A statement released by Wyong Council’s media team after the meeting said the properties were “considered surplus to its needs, due to their size or zoning,” and that the money from their sale would be used to fund essential infrastructure. “As part of the Strategic Plan and the Corporate/ Commercial Strategy, Council has committed

to put its extensive property portfolio to work by developing new sustainable revenue streams to reduce the rate burden on the community,” the statement said. “This involves reviewing property assets with a view to ensuring that each asset is being used efficiently and to its full potential. “Profits from the sale of surplus Council land will assist Council in

improving our delivery of some of the eight priority areas that the Community identified as part of the Community Strategic Plan (2030). “Selling surplus land we don’t need to free up money to spend on services and infrastructure is simply common sense and good governance,” Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton, OAM said. A property at Lakeside Parade, The Entrance was

taken off the potential sales list before the council meeting due to additional information that needed to be investigated about the property. Several councillors also called for a reserve at 10a Cynthia St in Bateau Bay to be removed from the list. The three properties that have been authorised for sale for not less than their market value were: 2W Stornaway Cres, Berkeley Vale; 9 Thomson St, Long Jetty; and, 165 Main Rd, Toukley. So far a total of 61 properties have been approved for sale as part of the initial review of Council’s operational property portfolio. All 1,335 operational properties owned by council have been reviewed and categorised. The number recommended for sale on the open market from the first three stages of the portfolio review was 54; another seven have been recommended for sale to

adjoining landowners. Another seven properties have been recommended for sale but in a process separate from the property portfolio review. A further 182 properties that are currently zoned as operational have been earmarked as having sale or development potential but requiring further investigation. Wyong Council currently owns 167 properties that it considers to have sale or development potential but rezoning would be required and so further investigation is warranted. No sale or development was the recommended outcome for 918 Wyong Council owned properties. Agenda item 4.3, Apr 13, 2016 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Meeting transcript, Apr 13, 2016 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Transparency statements ruled out of order he 2016 national general assembly of local government in Canberra will be attended by representatives of Wyong Council following a vote at its April 13 general meeting.

Independent Wyong councillor Bob Graham moved a recommendation to authorise interested councillors and the CEO or his delegate to attend the national general assembly in June. He also attempted to add a point six to the motion to require council staff to report back on the conferences attended by councillors and the costs over the past 12 months. Cr Graham’s attempt to amend the motion was ruled out of order by Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. Cr Graham has been campaigning for some time about the lack of transparency surrounding Wyong councillors’ conference attendance and related costs. He said that prior to the past couple of years, all information about council attendance at conferences and costs was fully disclosed to the public.

In speaking for the motion, Cr Graham said: “This is probably the last national general assembly this council is able to attend before election or amalgamation. “I would like to draw attention to the fact that anyone can go, it costs just on $5,000 per head to go, and I would think that the rate payers of Wyong Shire should have a knowledge of which councillors are going, and if they do go, they should be required to put a report in to Wyong Council about it. “Until recently the public were able to note which councillors went to conferences, the costs and outcomes, but that doesn’t happen anymore. “The rate payers of Wyong Shire do not know where their money is being spent. “That is why I wanted to put in that point six so that people know what has happened in the last

three and a half years as far as conferences are concerned.” Cr Graham said he had the same concerns about the amount of council business being dealt with in confidential sessions. “The people don’t know what their money is being spent on. “I think it is atrocious over the last three and a half years what has been going into confidential. “These people sitting up behind me [in the public gallery] want to know what is going on with their money and we should be able to tell them how many councillors have attended conferences and what, if any, results have come from these conferences.” He said the secrecy may explain why people in the streets call such trips “junkets”. Cr Doug Vincent seconded the motion. Cr Eaton said has was opposed to people going

to the national general assembly because of the imminent merger between Wyong and Gosford Councils which may mean Wyong Council doesn’t even exist by the time the assembly is held. Cr Ken Greenwald attempted to ask if the CEO could report on the positive outcomes achieved by councillors who had attended conferences in recent years and he too was ruled out of order. Cr Greenwald then asked for a motion of dissent and Cr Vincent said it was called for on the basis that Cr Eaton, “the chair, is being obstructive in council, asking for transparency so people who pay their rates can see how their money has been spent.” Cr Eaton attempted to stop the debate about the need for disclosure on conference attendance and outcomes, but the motion of dissent was carried and item six was added to the motion. “I believe the community should know

the great outcomes achieved by councillors attending conferences on their behalf. “We should be able to put out a positive report on what has been achieved; I don’t think that is too much to ask.” During the debate, Cr Doug Vincent was asked to remove himself from the chamber for 10 minutes under the code of meeting practice. Cr Eaton said he spoke against the motion not because of the addition of item six but because the conference would be held “probably within a week or so of this council ceasing to exist. “I agree it would be a waste of $5,000 for councillors to attend and further this conference has always been designed to be at the same time as parliament sitting and one of the great advantages was that we had time with people, up to the position of prime minister, and they are not going to be in town. “There is not going to be any opportunity to

bring this back to this council, so I don’t see the point in me going and I don’t see the point in any councillors going,” Cr Eaton said. Deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster asked acting CEO Mr Rob Noble to comment on whether he believed it would be worth sending delegates. He said that would depend on the contents of the agenda which had not yet been set and that years when the federal politicians were not at the conference made it less worthwhile. Cr Greenwald said he thought attendance would still be worthwhile because there would be carry-over to the new Central Coast council and there may be agenda items related to amalgamation. Agenda item 4.4, Apr 13, 2016 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Meeting transcript, Apr 13, 2016 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Additional poultry shed with 42,000 chickens approved new poultry shed with the potential to house 42,000 chickens will be built at an existing poultry farm at Springs Rd, Kulnura after Wyong Council approved the development application on April 13.

The additional tunnelventilated shed will take capacity at the farm to over 200,000 birds, ensuring the economic viability of the farm. The farm will continue to be operated by the resident Schembri family who will employ additional local workers and contractors. Mr Michael Schembri attended the council meeting and spoke in favour of the DA. The application was deferred in June 2015 for a site inspection and a full

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briefing for councillors. An inspection was undertaken on July 1 and councillors were briefed on January 2, 2016. A further site inspection was requested and held on March 2, 2016. Seventeen submissions were received with the

main issues relating to potential odours and noise. The potential environmental impacts of the development have been considered and a range of conditions of consent applied by council to ensure the farm operations meet

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batch production with the additional shed would be 210,000 birds, which would equate to a total annual production, based on an average of five batches per year, of 1.05 million birds, less an average bird mortality of between four and five per cent. In response to public submissions, the staff report stated “During the assessment of the operation, there have been a number of inspections of the site carried out and no evidence has been found to substantiate the assertion that poor practices have occurred on the site with respect to farming operations.” The report said that 14 complaints had been registered and investigated on the property relating to construction activities, stormwater runoff, odour, illegal stocking and noise. “The inspections undertaken [as a result of the complaints] have confirmed the reasonable operations of the site and that amenity of the surrounding rural area was not unreasonably impacted.” At the April 13 council meeting, Mr Rod Wall spoke against the staff’s recommendation to grant conditional consent for the fifth shed. Mr Wall said he had six archive boxes full of correspondence relating to his involvement with the DA since 2004. Mr Wall argued that the Land and Environment Court decision stated that the maximum number of sheds appropriate for the

Aerial image from 2014 with the proposed fifth shed shown in pink. Two sheds at the top have been demolished since 2014. Photo Dekho

parcel of land should be four. He said the proposed fifth shed was a “massive overdevelopment” of the site and that the water runoff, odour and noise were all at unacceptable levels. However, council staff did not agree with that interpretation of the orders of the court. In response, the property operator, Mr Schembri said: “This farm is run by me, my wife and my family. “We run this farm, we live and breathe this farm. “We do everything to build a state of the art poultry farm and these state of the art facilities are showing the compliance that was given to us by the Land and Environment Court,” he said. A motion to approve the development of the fifth shed was moved by Cr Bob Graham and seconded by Cr Greenwald. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton said he was: “In opposition, in part, to the motion.

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“I think this is quite a difficult decision and I acknowledge the land is rural land and I am a supporter of rural enterprise. “Having said that, I think this is just a little bit too much development on quite a small site.” Cr Eaton said he was surprised by how close the sheds were to the property next door and noted that the odour line “intrudes on the front garden of a house proposed to be built on the next door property. “Fundamentally most developers are required to keep their negative outputs within their own site boundaries, and due to the proximity, that appears to be impossible to do. “I am concerned particularly about the smell impact, a bit concerned about the noise and still concerned about the water run off too. “There are no winners in this matter and we will probably end up in the Land and Environment Court whatever council decides. “It does occur to me that, when you are getting a chicken farm of one quarter of a million birds, is it a farm or is it a food factory? “Food factories usually go in industrial areas. “I am not sure how long

poultry farms can stay in rural areas.” Cr Eaton said he believed there would be ongoing conflict between intensive farming and “tree changers” moving into rural areas. Cr Graham responded that he had “total confidence” in council’s staff to assess the development and approve it accordingly. A condition of consent was that odour sampling will be required six months after occupation of the new shed and every two years thereafter for the life of the development. The operator will also be required to inform Wyong Council’s environmental health officer in the case of any unusual events that may impact amenity. The conditions of consent issued with the DA approval covered certification of existing dams, a detailed stormwater management plan, landscaping, vehicle access, an environmental management plan and ongoing acoustic, water and overall site management. Agenda item 2.1, Apr13, 2016 Wyong Council ordinary meeting

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The works, primarily related to drainage, were undertaken in response to ongoing flooding issues. “Wyong town centre experienced severe floods in 2007 and we have also fallen victim to significant weather events in the past few years, including storms this time last year,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “The five major construction projects council has completed will set the scene for Wyong CBD to realise its potential as a centre for retail, government services, business operations and, of course, a cultural hub with the completion of The Art House,” Cr Eaton said. The five drainage construction projects included: the Pacific Hwy through Hardware Ln; The Oasis Centre works including the connection between Hardware Ln and Hely St and the construction

of the Art House carpark; Pauline Ln to the front of The Art House; the front of the Art House to Frank Ballance Park and the new ANZAC/Margaret St roundabout; and Frank Ballance Park through to Hope St. “These projects were extremely complex as they involved threading a large sized drainage system through the middle of Wyong township, negotiating existing buildings and underground services,” Cr Eaton said. “The delivery of these projects over a two year staged construction period is no mean feat and now that it’s completed, I am confident Wyong CBD will be really well placed to offer great options for increased business activity, secure in the knowledge that flooding issues of the past have been mitigated.” Media release, Apr 22, 2016 Wyong council media

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Bateau Bay park saved from being sold

Parchem fined over toxic chemical spill

he NSW Environment Protection y o n g ’ s Authority (EPA) has issued a $15,000 three Labor fine to Parchem Construction Supplies councillors, Pty Ltd after a chemical spill at the company’s Cr Lisa Matthews, Cr premises in Wyong. EPA Hunter Region flammable, while short- Ken Greenwald and Manager, Mr Adam term inhalation to the mix Cr Doug Vincent, and Gilligan, said the EPA can result in irritation the independent Cr attended the incident with of the eyes, nose, and Bob Graham, voted Fire and Rescue crews on throat,” Mr Gilligan said. successfully to stop The spill occurred the sale of a local October 13, 2015. The site was evacuated inside a secure area of the park in Bateau Bay whilst Hazmat undertook premises, and the liquid at the April 13 council a clean-up recovery mixture did not flow from meeting.

operation. The spill occurred when a ‘flammable wash solvent mix’ containing acetone and xylene was being moved by forklift as part of a decanting process. The mixing pot containing the chemicals was not secured adequately to the forklift and 700 litres of the mix was spilt. “Acetone is a volatile organic solvent which is toxic in high doses. “When exposed to the air, it quickly evaporates and remains highly

the site. “While 700 litres of the solvent mix was spilt, only 100 litres was able to be recovered in liquid form. “Potentially up to 600 litres of the mixture volatilised into the surrounding atmosphere,” Mr Gilligan said Mr Gilligan said it’s important for the EPA to respond to chemical spills promptly as these can cause significant health and environmental impacts. Media release, Apr 15, 2016 AAP Medianet

The park is in Cynthia St, Bateau Bay next to the Community Centre. Cr Greenwald said, “We need these parks. “It is great having large parks and sports fields, but you need somewhere for the local children to play,” he said. “We all speak about how we have to get our children active outside, but if we sell off our small parks, how can we do this? “As a councillor, I believe we can identify and sell surplus land but not our parks, playgrounds or sports grounds,” he said.

The reserve at 10A Cynthia St Bateau Bay will not be sold

Cr Lisa Matthews said: “Labor councillors do not sell our parks and playgrounds, so I do not support or approve the sale of this one. “We can sell other surplus lands but not our parks and playgrounds.” Cr Graham said the community should be asked what they want to do with the park. After the meeting, Cr Vincent said it was

very difficult to obtain community land and unless the community was requesting for the land to be sold, then it was inappropriate to be selling community land. The four councillors said they believed local stakeholders should have a greater say in what is being done in their local community and should steer the way forward in these matters.

If it’s a change as dramatic as the removal of a local park, which may be the heart of a community, council should engage that community before the land is proposed for sale, the four councillors said in their private press release following the meeting. Private press release, Apr 14, 2016 Ken Greenwald, Wyong councillor

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McNamara claims two campaigns running against her

Greens promise extra funding for the homeless he Greens candidate for Dobell in the July 2 federal election, Ms Abigail Boyd, has announced her party’s plan to increase services to the homeless in her electorate.

The plan is to double federal funding to frontline homeless services over the next 10 years. Ms Boyd said The Greens will do so by using a portion of the revenue raised through changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax exemption. “We know that the rates of homelessness on the Coast are much higher than the numbers reported in the 2011 census. “Youth homelessness in particular is notoriously invisible and

undercounted, many are couch surfing and not trying to access services. “We’re hearing that services are so overstretched that people are now assuming no help will be available,” she said. “This problem won’t go away by itself, we need to tackle the issues leading to homelessness, particularly domestic violence, and provide proper funding for these services urgently.” Media release, Apr 18, 2016 Kate Da Costa, Central Coast Greens

Union sticker on Ms McNamara's signage

“They are planning a ember for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara MP has issued a demonstration outside my media statement about “union damage to private property”.

“This morning after handing out ANZAC Day information at Tuggerah railway station, I came into work to find the building block my office is located in had been vandalised by Maritime Union of Australia stickers,” Ms McNamara said on Friday, April 22. “This is after last night’s reports of my hired portable signage stations being vandalised as well,” she said. “This has damaged

retailer’s signage which must now be replaced, including safety signage for pedestrians. “Destruction of private property is never acceptable. “I am disgusted with the total disregard held by people who have undertaken this course of action. “I call on the Labor candidate for Dobell to condemn this disgusting behaviour by the Labor party’s union puppet

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masters and apologise to the retailers and the people of Dobell for this outrageous display of disregard for public property,” Ms McNamara said. In a subsequent interview, Ms McNamara said there were two campaigns being run against her in Dobell, one by the trade unions and the other by Labor Party candidate Ms Emma McBride. “There has been an increase in union antisocial activity in Dobell and the public needs to know what is happening,” Ms McNamara said. She specifically named the Maritime Union of Australia and the Central Coast Union Community Alliance as “dominating train stations and intimidating commuters”.

office tomorrow [April 27],” Ms McNamara said. She said she would not be at the office as she was attending events at local public schools but that she hoped demonstrators would respect the needs of elderly patients visiting a nearby medical practice and that her office was located in a workplace. Ms McNamara said her father was a former merchant seaman and she believed she had established a good rapport with the secretariat of the union, but unfortunately he was currently on leave. “My father is horrified and disgusted at their behaviour,” she said. “I will continue to serve the community of Dobell. “I am not going to be hindered by union thuggery,” she said. Media statement, Apr 22, 2016 Colby Crane, office of Karen McNamara

Labor candidate out on the hustings eputy leader of the federal opposition, Ms Tanya Plibersek and Labor’s candidate for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride visited Wyong Pharmacy on Tuesday, April 12.

Ms Plibersek and Ms McBride spoke to small business owner Mr Kurt Smith about how cuts to federal health funding were affecting local residents. Over the past two months, Ms McBride and her campaign team have door knocked over 8,000 doors and made more than 3,000 calls to local residents. Ms McBride said: “In the community, listening to residents, I hear constantly how they have been let down by this

government. “Young families are struggling with the costs of preschool to ensure their children are ready for school, school leavers trying to equip themselves with skills for their future. “This government has let them down,” she said. “I care about this community. “I want to be a strong voice for the Central Coast.” Media release, Apr 13, 2016 Jack Power, office of Emma McBride

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55 page submission argues strongly against a regional airport r Laurie Eyes from the Central Coast Regional Airport Action Group has sent a 55-page submission to the state government on why a Warnervale Airport should not be included in the Coast’s Regional Plan.

Mr Eyes’ submission said: “A Warnervale airport it not viable, desirable or necessary. “It does not comply with the goals of the Central Coast Regional Plan and should not be included in the plan,” he said. The submission argued that Wyong Council’s claims about potential passenger numbers were “not credible”. “Council claims a primary catchment of 400,000 passengers…and a secondary catchment of 800,000 passengers from the norther suburbs of Sydney.” Federal government studies show the Coast has the lowest share of domestic air trips in Greater Sydney with only 0.6 domestic air trips per capita.” Mr Eyes said Wyong Council had virtually ignored competition from Newcastle airport and the second Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek when North Connex is completed. The council had also over-estimated its claim around general aviation demand. “Bankstown Airport has seen its movements decline steadily from 438,818 in 1990 to 220,166 in 2015. “In the 2014-15 financial year, Warnervale Airport lost $265,000 and suffered a $229,000 write down,” Mr Eyes said. “Just 50 minutes’ drive from Warnervale, Cessnock Airport lost

$126,000 in 2014-15.” Mr Eyes said Wyong council’s prediction of $4.85 million revenue per year from general aviation “defies the facts”. “Council maintain that the revenue for a 300,000 passenger 2025 airport would be $8 million with expenditure of $1.6 million for a net operating result of $6.4 million”. According to Mr Eyes and documents appended to his submission, the Ballina Airport carried 434,000 passengers in 2015 for an income of $4.7 million, costs of $4.3 million and a net of $390,000 before depreciation. Documents supporting the submission also indicate that Wyong Council may have underestimated the costs of building the airport. Wyong Council estimated that the Kiar Ridge airport would cost $265 million and Ernst and Young estimated that it would cost over $2 billion to construct a Wallarah Type 3, 2,600 metre airport. Now Wyong Council is estimating that the Warnervale 1800 metre airport would cost between $17.3 million and $60 million. In his submission, Mr Eyes said: “In October 2015, Wyong Council announced the cessation of work on the Kiar Ridge airport and the relocation of the airport proposal to the Warnervale Airport site.

“The decision was made in confidential session, without public consultation,” he said. Mr Eyes’ submission looked at each of the goals of the Central Coast Regional Plan and set out arguments as to why the airport did not comply with those goals. In terms of enhancing the community’s lifestyle and accelerated housing supply, Mr Eye’s submission said: “Warnervale Airport is incompatible with this goal as it adversely affects community lifestyles. “It may render some areas planned for urban release unsuitable.” According to the submission, flight paths would impose aircraft noise on Wyee, Jilliby, Warnervale, Alison, Watanobbi, North Wyong, the new Warnervale Town Centre and adjacent development areas. The submission also argued that the airport would contract rather than grow the region’s economy “by sterilising valuable and unique industrial land, destroying 626 industrial jobs and hampering economic diversity”. Mr Eyes said he believed 900 metres of the airport would be located in the protected Porters Creek Wetland. Submission, Mar 23, 2016 Interview, Apr 21, 2016 Laurie Eyes, Central Coast Regional Airport Action Group Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Other Regional News - In brief Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263. Given the advent of a Greater Central Coast Council in the near future, following is a summary of news articles

published in the most recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications. The full articles and more, as well as all previously published editions, can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net

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Underpass ‘over-designed, underbudgeted’ - Chamber

Volunteers receive community service awards

Anzac marches planned

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has claimed that the rail underpass project had been “grossly overdesigned and woefully under-budgeted”.

Three local volunteers were recognised for outstanding dedication in their chosen field at a special Rotary Club of Umina dinner meeting on Wednesday, April 13.

Marches and services will be held around the Peninsula to commemorate Anzac Day on Monday, April 25.

Busy weekend for Marine Rescue

PCYC assesses strengths and weaknesses

Bike shed construction starts

Marine Rescue Central Coast had a busy weekend on April 9 and 10, with four call outs to vessels requiring assistance

PCYC Umina is holding a marketing camp to assess its strengths and weaknesses and plan for the future on Friday, April 22.

Construction of a new bike shed has commenced at Woy Woy Station bringing the promised 50 extra secure bike spaces for the station a step closer.

Truck crash closes rail underpass

Heritage ferry tours on Brisbane Water

Afternoon tea with deputy Opposition leader

Police urged motorists to avoid Woy Woy Rd, near Shoalhaven Dve, after a single vehicle crash on the morning of Friday, April 8.

Historian Mr Peter Rea has been asked by Gosford Council to undertake special Brisbane Water History and Heritage Ferry Tours as part of the 2016 NSW ...

Deputy leader of the Federal Opposition, Ms Tanya Plibersek, held an afternoon tea on Tuesday, April 12, at the Peninsula Community Centre as part of her ....

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Second building announced Senator upset by school site announcement for former school site

State government not keeping council informed on waterfront

The NSW minister for finance, services and property, Mr Dominic Perrottet has initiated the latest flurry of debate about the regional performing arts centre ...

The announcement that a second public service office is to be built on the Gosford waterfront is further proof that the Liberals ignored the wishes of the ...

The Central Coast’s NSW Government representatives, Mr Scot MacDonald and Mr Adam Crouch, have not directly consulted Gosford Council about their latest...

Council does not yet have a preferred location for PAC

“Just get on and build it” Crouch

Malcolm Brooks challenges Adam Crouch over PAC

Gosford Council has been in regular contact with the NSW Government during the past 12 months about the location for a regional performing arts centre (PAC), contrary ...

Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch has written an opinion piece to build community support for the regional performing arts centre to be located on...

Former mayor and Liberal member for Gosford, Mr Malcolm Brooks has issued a challenge to the current Liberal member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch.

Build the PAC on Poppy Park or lose the funding - Crouch

Cultural Hub location was set years ago

Privately owned development could be council’s choice for PAC

The proposed regional Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam A regional performing arts performing arts centre (PAC) Crouch MP has circulated a centre integrated into the for Gosford must be built fact sheet about the proposed privately owned Waterside on the Gosford City Park performing arts centre to Development on the corner site (Poppy Park) if Gosford dispel misinformation he said of Mann St and Georgiana Terrace is currently Gosford he believed Gosford ... Council wants to .... 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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Skate parks have street etiquette too

s 2016 has dawned, the opening preparations for the construction of Bateau Bay Skate Park have begun.

On my way to work most mornings, I excitedly perk my head up as we drive past in an attempt to catch a glimpse of the amazing park that Convic Skate Park builders are slowly but surely bringing to life. This facility will shed a new light on the Central Coast skateboarding scene and bring forth opportunities for those young and old with a top quality park for progressing as well as bringing a higher echelon of competition to the Coast. Though with new facilities of this calibre there are things that shouldn’t be swept under the carpet or ignored. Aside from the obvious, such as respectable behaviour and necessary safety precautions, there is some valuable information for all parents. The skate park is a place for all to enjoy, a place where all skill levels are suited and all ages are welcome. This concrete facility can be far more than meets the eye. The safety of young children can be further ensured through making sure your child is skate park smart. This sort of concept goes hand in hand with being road smart as an adult, observing rules, written or unwritten, that

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make the roads k th d a safer f place for all that use them. The skate park has its own set of unwritten rules and disregard of them can end in frustration and often, injury. Giving way is a huge part of skate park equilibrium. Blindly rolling around, half paying attention, is asking for trouble. All throughout the skate park there are unofficial lines waiting for a turn on a specific part of the park or someone waiting for a certain line throughout the park to be made clear. Seeing the lines and being able to identify the appropriate way to work with and around them can be the difference between a day made or a day broken for both parties. I think most skateboarders know the feeling of building speed, concentrating completely on your feet, speed and the upcoming obstacle to then, out of nowhere, be bowling over some poor child because they simply

haven’t been taught to look. Not only does this grow frustrating, but it also feels terrible as the screaming child is carried away by a confused parent. Children and confused parents are another issue that undoubtedly needs covering. The skate park is a different realm to those who are not familiar with it and again frustration and pain can ensue. The scootering toddlers are the land mines of every skate park. Tiny, nearly unnoticeable, ticking time bombs, scooting hastily around the park with their head down, watching their feet and front wheel, riding in front of much larger people, traveling at much higher speeds and resulting in very awkward dodges, jumps and crashes in a desperate attempt to leave the small, clueless human unharmed. There are several ways to conquer this issue. First, pick your times. Bringing your little girl or boy to the skate park right after school hours is a tragedy waiting to occur. Avoid peak times to avoid inevitable injury. Strict supervision is another good option but without running around the park becoming another obstacle to dodge. Pick quieter spots of the park where traffic is not

as high and the risk is far lower. The family day out to The Entrance Skate Park is one of my fondest memories. A bike ride along the waterfront with my family followed by some fishing, hot chips and then a quick turn on the skate park. Family outings are something I appreciate when I see an excited younger version of myself scurry over to the skate park as his parents sit at a distance and watch. It reminds me of my childhood. However, not when the family outing turns into picnic blankets and cheese platters on the park, completely oblivious to the blatant obstruction that is being created. I’ve seen it done and seen the mayhem it brings with it. Best to keep leisurely activities off the concrete of the park. Everybody loves to see the kids in there and having a red, hot go, chasing tricks, filming each other, giving high fives, but the knowhow is needed in order for the park to run smoothly and happily. Spending the vast majority of my life at skate parks, I know the positive impact they have on everyone. The best thing to do upon the opening of this park is to educate your children on how to read and understand the skate park and even coming

along and attempting to understand it yourself. Another key point that most parents are on top of is helmets. Protect those little skulls from potential unavoidable accidents, they do happen. So in saying all of this, we can await the opening of this awesome facility, and in the meantime, try

out some of these tips at other skate parks around the Central Coast. The Entrance is a great place to learn and understand the flow and lines that develop naturally at a skate park. Have fun, be safe and be mindful. Letter, Apr 17, 2016 Jack Kingsland-Wills, Terrigal

Mixed messages over Kangy Angy rail plan

yong’s mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM appears to be obfuscating yet again.

To the ABC, the mayor said that the Department of Transport has issued a draft plan for the rail maintenance facility proposed for Kangy Angy. He said the project was very large. He said Wyong Council did not know why the NSW Government chose this site (ABC Central Coast Brad Storey, 8.37am, April 14, 2016). To the Ourimbah Ratepayers and Residents Association, the mayor said he admitted a council staff member had suggested the proposed site at Kangy Angy to Transport NSW for the proposed rail maintenance depot but stated this was part of the

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staff (Wyong ff member’s b ’ role l (W Regional Chronicle, issue 81). Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council has received certain information after GIPA searches and they have a different interpolation. The truth appears elusive. One thing is certain. It would be unwise to listen to the Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton whose backflips could easily qualify him for the new Malcolm Turnbull agility and flexibility awards. Emails, Apr 15, 2016 Kevin Armstrong, Tumbi Umbi

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egarding Wyong Council and the Transparency Theory, I am at he Mannering Park Progress group wish to point out that in the odds as to why, when some Wyong councillors want to provide 20 years that Mayor Eaton and Councillor Best have been on information to the public, they get shot down in flames. Wyong Shire Council, we have never witnessed much interest, if However, it seems the Case in point, at any, in the suburbs bordering Lake Macquarie. power-to-be and those the council’s ordinary

We certainly don’t see them around these parts unless it is around election time. Any money sought by Wyong Shire Council from other levels of government is pretty well always for the Tuggerah Lakes. Lake Macquarie is not in their lexicon. Maybe their sudden warm and fuzzy overtones are because they know the Wyong North Structure Plan has a lot of greenfield development and are afraid they may be foregoing future rates monies to their expanded Council’s coffers. These Councillors voted to discontinue the Precinct Committees which were

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our direct voice to Council and then they abandoned their inferior substitute forums. We really get no representation at Council now as there are no Councillors north of Doyalson. It was only when there were two Councillors elected from this area that we saw real emphasis and positive outcomes that benefitted the whole community. We, in Mannering Park, are pleased to see that Eaton family business on Rutleys Road has finally seen fit to make safe its entry and exit.

Cyclist collides with vehicle olice are investigating after reports that a teenager on a bicycle collided with a car at Glenning Valley on Monday, April

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Emergency services were called to Gumnut Cl just before 2:00pm after the 14 year old boy collided with the car. The boy, who was not wearing a helmet, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and was taken to Westmead Children’s hospital with

serious injuries. The 52 year old female driver was treated for shock and taken to Wyong Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing. Media release, Apr 18, 2016 NSW Police media

That only took more than a decade of united community voices to become a reality. We have no doubt you would both like to be among the handpicked Councillors who are pro the NSW Government amalgamation agenda to assist in the formation of the mega Central Coast Council. This undemocratic process does not inspire us with confidence for that future Council and makes us even more determined not to remain with a Council of which we would assume you would hope to be future representatives. So, we are left with the stark reality of being the forgotten north in a Central Coast mega Council of over 320 000 residents or the far south of Lake Macquarie City Council, with over 200 000 residents. Not much of a choice, but at least we should be looked upon favourably when caring for our beautiful waterway and tourism expansion, particularly a shared pathway around the whole of Lake Macquarie and community assets. We are the last piece in the jigsaw for Lake Macquarie and belong to that area. Just let us go. Email, Apr 11, 2016 Kel Wynn, President Mannering Park Progress, Mannering Park

meeting on April 13, Cr BobGraham tried to move a motion that should any councillor choose to attend the 2016 national local government convention in Canberra, that they be ‘accountable’ to their electors about what they did and indeed learnt, and how it can be attributed to Wyong Shire, not to mention to allow the costings of these conferences to be made public so the ratepayers can know full well where their monies are being sent. The point was hardly even touched upon before it was muted by mayor

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Eaton and Cr Graham reminded to use commonsense when speaking within chambers. This is not the first time such an issue has been raised by Councillors to the mayor and executive committee and been all but thrown out of chambers for trying to reveal ‘shire-secrets’. Cr Doug Vincent and Cr Graham have, on multiple occasions, stood up for the ratepayers and voters of the shire and have continually pushed to have more accountability back to the shire.

who support him, and those who are too afraid of the consequences of non-support, are happy to keep the almost ‘burkaesque’ veil over council dealings, all of which are designed to ‘better theshire’. Perhaps, a reminder from the people at the next local government election is what some of these councillors need, to bring them back to the ‘grass-root’ ratepayers’ level, and away from larger than life theme park filled dreams. Email, Apr 14, 2016 Aaron Harpley-Carr, Tumbi Umbi

Suspicious death in Lake Munmorah Reserve olice are appealing for information following the suspicious death of a woman in the Lake Munmorah State Reserve.

The naked body of a woman, of Asian appearance believed to be aged between 20-30 years old and approximately 170cm in height, was recovered from a blowhole at the Reserve’s notorious Snapper Point on Sunday, April 24, by Tuggerah Lakes LAC and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, with the assistance of officers from Tuggerah Lakes LAC, have commenced investigations

into the woman’s death. The woman has yet to be identified and a post mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Police are appealing for information from the public as they continue their investigations. In particular, police would like to hear from anyone who has visited

the National Park in recent days. Despite reports from other media outlets of the body being recovered with stab wounds. a spokesperson from NSW Police Media has confirmed that no injury report is presently available. Media release, Apr 24, 2016 NSW Police Media Interview, Apr 26, 2016 NSW Police Media Journalist, Dilon Luke

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A Family friendly Agricultural Show with a country theme & lots of community involvement The 2016 Gosford Regional Show will be held at the Gosford Showground from April 30 to May 1, and the two-day family friendly event promises to have something for everyone. The Show will kick off Saturday with an official Aboriginal Opening Performance followed by Ravi and his Free Flying Feathered Friends. Throughout the day there will also be wood chopping and ‘Circaholics’ circus skills workshops, performances and fire shows. Sunday will boast its own unique entertainment line up with special attractions like the Hawkesbury Working Kelpie Show, rabbit hopping and Rufus John Puppets. Other Sunday highlights include the Junior Showgirl Quest judging and crowd favourite, the Fur and Feathers fancy dress pet parade. Throughout both days “Tubby the robot” and “Baby T-Rex” will be on hand to entertain the children, plus non-stop live entertainment in The Stage Hall pavilion. Being an Agricultural Show, there will be many competitions held that provide some place getters with entry to competitions at the Royal Easter Show.

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These competitions include wood chopping, honey and bee keeping, orchids, budgerigars, cats, rabbits, rabbit hopping, chickens, schools animal and horticultural displays, fruit and veg, and zone youth judging of fruit and vegetables. Due to lack of available horse practice and parking space, the Equestrian Program will be held on Sunday, April 24 when spectators are welcome. This year the arts and crafts sections were produced in partnership with members of Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Centre Inc and will feature arts and crafts across a variety of categories including: art and photography, cake decorating, baking, and lapidary, along with displays of machine knitting, spinning and weaving, pottery and quilting. The Central Coast Art Society will be organising the 22nd Margaret Smith Memorial Art Prize at the Gosford Regional Show. There are five categories to enter and entry is open to all Central Coast artists. Judging will take place on Friday, April 29. There is also a People’s Choice Award to find the winning painting of the show. The Art Prize is held in the Old Tote Trust Rooms at the Gosford Showground. A highlight at the Show will be the undercover Trade Expo Sites & Market Area. Great sites are still available at reasonable rates. This is a great opportunity to showcase local products and services to the many thousands expected to attend.

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P14 P1 14 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 27, 2016

Three national finalists in Super Kid Awards

Emily Solway receives her prize from Jed Rumbel

Finn Callaghan

mily Solway, Joel Romero and Finn Callaghan have been announced as national finalists in the inaugural Super Kid Awards.

For making it to the finals, the three children have each won a ‘tablet’ and the opportunity to

take out the major prize. The Super Kids Awards program has been created and run by The

Good Guys to recognise children aged six to 12 who have demonstrated strengths, capabilities

Joel Romero and his national finalist certificate

and qualities that have helped them to make a positive difference in their community. Emily Solway was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis at age two and has been fighting it for six years. She has been nominated a Super Kid finalist due to her courageous mindset, positive attitude and always putting the needs of everyone else before herself. Joel Romero has been nominated a Super Kid Doing Good national finalist as he looks out for the elderly people in his local area by taking them an ice block on hot days and asks his mum to buy them Easter eggs or Christmas presents so they feel special. Finn Callaghan’s

father passed away when he was only one. Since then Finn has raised money for the Leukemia Foundation through selling his toys and books and raffle tickets. Finn shows super hero qualities every day through being supportive and caring towards the ones around him and that is why he has been nominates a Super Kid Doing Good national finalist. The Good Guys Tuggerah store general manager, Mr Jed Rumbel said he is proud to recognise and celebrate Super Kids within his local community. “I’ve truly been inspired by Emily, Joel and Finn and my team and I all have our fingers

crossed that they take out the national Super Kid Award title,” Mr Rumbel said. Two national winners will be chosen by an independent judging panel. The winners will each receive $10,000 from The Good Guys to support their educational growth and development. Media release, Apr 22, 2016 Rebecca Wallisch, PPR

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Kings of War gaming program has many benefits

Rachel Kulk receives tertiary education scholarship

yong Shire Council Libraries were finalists at the NSW Local Government Awards in the category of Excellence in Community Services for their Kings of War gaming program.

Lake Haven Library supervisor and gaming advocate, Mr Darryl Kane, explained why over the last few years gaming has become synonymous with libraries on a global scale. “Gaming has been introduced as an alternative education method of engaging with our community’s interests,” Mr Kane said. “Evidence from both the UK and USA shows there is a multitude of social, literacy and numeracy advantages for participants. “At a base level, there is the reading and interpretation of rules and mathematical probability through rolling of dice. “Players can develop transferrable skills that help in either a workplace

or educational setting, including creative and critical thinking as well as negotiation and leadership skills. “There are also the social and recreation aspects, which are often forgotten, but an equally important skill to learn. “We are honoured that our hard work and dedication to the program has been acknowledged at a state level and relish our finalist status.” Mr Kane said the Kings of War tabletop gaming system encourages participants to come out from behind the computer screen and share the experience with others. “The Kings of War gaming system is challenging, but easy to learn, with players either competing against

each other, themselves, teams or against the game itself,” Mr Kane explained. “The sessions are often themed to events within books we have in our own library collection. “Due to the success of the program, we now have two sessions available; youth and all ages, which are held every four weeks. “We also run hobby sessions where we teach people how to paint miniatures or even create their own terrain pieces. “I would encourage anyone who wants to join in or be a spectator to come along and join in the fun,” Mr Kane concluded. Media release, Apr 20, 2016 Wyong Shire Council Media

Missing Chapter Book Club helps to improve literacy yong’s libraries are inspiring tweens (students aged 10 to 12) to improve their literacy and creative writing skills through the Missing Chapter Book Club.

Held monthly at Lake Haven Library, the program encourages students aged 10 to 12 years to prepare for the educational challenge of high school. Council’s library services section manager, Ms Andrea Edwards said this was just one of the programs and resources offered to students to acquire an appreciation of reading and learning. “This is a fantastic program to help year five and six students prepare for high school English so they can really hit the

ground running in year seven,” Ms Edwards said. “Based on NAPLAN results, the number of year nine students in our shire failing to meet national minimum standards of reading and spelling is more than double the state and national averages, so we need to get to students earlier. “What makes this book club unique is members are given a book to read each month, however, the ending is sealed in order to get their creative juices flowing and come up with their own surprise ending.

“This provides students with an opportunity to express themselves without being confined to the demands of the classroom and worrying about grades. “Monthly meetings also involve trivia questions, literary discussions about how the book may end and book reviews before the ending is revealed, helping to create a fun and social learning environment.” Media release, Apr 22, 2016 Wyong Council media

Education

Rachel Kulk with Wallarah 2’s Environment and Community Manager Peter Smith

he first tertiary education scholarship has been awarded to an Indigenous student under the Mutual Advancement Covenant between Wyong Coal and the Guringai Tribal Link Aboriginal Corporation (Guringai TLAC).

Ms Rachel Kulk, aged 23 from Wyee, is the first recipient of a scholarship under the agreement that is seeing her undertake studies for a Bachelor of Science at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus. Ms Kulk, in her first year of her degree, said she was proud of her Aboriginal heritage with the Guringai people, and the opportunities created through the agreement between the Guringai TLAC and Wyong Coal are important for her family and other local Aboriginal and Indigenous young people. “Science is a field I’ve always been interested in, particularly chemistry, and earth sciences are so important because we need to look after our environment for all future generations,” she said.

“I’m not sure exactly what job I’d like to do when I finish my degree yet, but postgraduate studies are definitely a goal for me. “I may even pursue science within the coal industry,” she said. The Mutual Advancement Covenant was developed collaboratively between Wyong Coal, the proponents of the Wallarah 2 Coal Project, and the Guringai TLAC, to create positive and beneficial opportunities to aid Indigenous people to develop skills that will strengthen their longterm prospects. The five program areas funded under the three-year agreement include apprenticeship scholarships, business

start-ups, mentoring, a Green Team scheme and tertiary scholarships. The agreement also provides for a guaranteed minimum target of 10 per cent employment for Indigenous people when and if the Wallarah 2 Coal Project becomes operational. “Receiving this scholarship to study at university is an opportunity to really challenge the generational barriers in my family and I thank Wallarah 2 for seeing my potential and helping me reach my goal of becoming a university graduate in a field of study I am truly passionate about,” Ms Kulk said. Media release, Apr 21, 2016 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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ANZAC Day commemorated

ANZAC Day 2016 marchers

For FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIP GOSFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS holds a class every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive, Wyoming

$7 per Night Come and join in on the fun! No partner necessary No special clothes - just soft shoes Lively music New dancers welcome

Contact Janice on 4388 8 2253 Contact Sandra on 4392 8716

NZAC Day 2016 was commemorated with Dawn Services and marches throughout the Wyong Shire on Monday, April 25.

2015 to 2018 holds a special significance for Australia and New Zealand as both countries mark 100 years since the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in the First World War and honour those impacted by the events that took place. Services and marches

took place at: Doyalson Wyee RSL, The Entrance Long Jetty RSL, Ourimbah Lisarow RSL and Wyong RSL. Wyong Shire Council ANZAC Centenary flags were raised at town centres and council buildings.

The flags were made possible through the Australian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ANZAC Centenary Local Grants program. Media release, Apr 20, 2016 Wyong Shire Council Media

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 27, 2016 - P17 7

Out&About

Youth Week kicked off with a bang

Seventy second art exhibition at Gorokan uring the month long exhibition, the Society will also present their Peter Moore Art Prize Show, with the winners being announced at the conclusion of the exhibition on June 26.

The Society is also hosting a range of community activities during this time including abstract painting classes, academy painting mornings, and a special workshop on working with alcoholic inks. The Federation Gallery houses a variety of artistic mediums and pieces from local artists including paintings of all varieties,

porcelain work, hand painted silks, jewellery, cards and crafted wood. The Society also announced the opening of a coffee shop within the Gallery and invites all art lovers to enjoy a coffee or tea whilst visiting the Gallery. Media release, Apr 11, 2016 Helen Morrison, Toukley Art Society

Peter Fitzsimmons to deliver Great Australian Stories uthor, journalist and former rugby union player Mr Peter Fitzsimmons will deliver Great Australian Stories at St Peter’s Catholic College Hall on Saturday, May 21.

Wyong Council’s library services section manager Ms Andrea Edwards said “Peter will be talking about some of his favourite Australian yarns as well as a little about his own journey. “We are absolutely thrilled Peter is returning to his old stomping ground,” she said. “Peter has become one of Australia’s most successful non-fiction authors over the last decade.

“His stories encapsulate some of our nation’s most notorious figures, triumphs and tribulations that truly capture the Australian identity.” Ms Edwards said his passion and enthusiasm is sure to have the audience on the edge of their seats. “I cannot wait to see what he has in store for us,” she said. Media release, Apr 12, 2016 Wyong Council media

Photo Andrew Stark

Earth Van on the main stage at the GOATS Festival

he annual GOATS Festival kicked off Youth Week on Sunday, of their school break to work on the band’s first April 10.

Over 100 young musicians and performers took to three stages at the San Remo Koala Park to showcase their performing ability. The GOATS Festival is the biggest youth event in the area and is provided by the San Remo Neighborhood Centre. The day was greeted by fine weather and a large gathering. Acts such as the Northlakes High School Didge Group, the Rockin Hombres, Street Dreams Hip Hop Dancers and Earth Van wowed an appreciative audience. Earth Van are a trio of 14 year olds who rocked the main stage. The Gosford lads played a tight and energetic half hour set which included their latest composition, a catchy number titled, ‘Take my Hand’.

EP. Zac Hegyessy on drums, Brad Gibbs on bass guitar and Senjay Turner on lead guitar

and vocals, are all Year 9 students from Henry Kendall High School and used the remainder

Email, Apr 11, 2016 Media release, Apr 22, 2016 Andrew Stark, amateur music reviewer

The Fletcher Gallery ART CLASSES + WORKSHOPS AT SPRINGFIELD PRIVATE TUITION FOR DETAILS CONTACT ZOE FLETCHER www.zoefletcher.com 4324 2801 or 0497 766 522 zoefletcher_1@hotmail.com

The Greens The Entrance - Warrigal St, The Entrance. - 02 4332 5955 www.thegreenstheentrance.com.au

Not for Profit Organisations Animal A i lC 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

benefits@nswja.org.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

The Inner Wheel Club of Wyong Make friends Make a difference, Be inspired? Women from all walks and stages of life join Inner Wheel, with the common interest of giving back to the community while developing lasting friendships. 6.30 for 7.00 pm 3rd Wed Wyong Uniting Church 4393 2755 iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

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 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

4399 2420

Health Groups Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group - 7 groups across the coast - Providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids - Better Hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearing australia.org.au

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

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

hartas@bigpond.net.au

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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

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

P18 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 27, 2016

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

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

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 Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and wellbeing. Anonymous, free and open to all. Bring a support person if you like. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy, Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268 www.grow.net.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

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central

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

Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

NSW Labor Party The Entrance Day Branch is the local day branch for the NSW Australian Labor Party. Monthly meetings to discuss and debate policy as well as campaign for local labor candidates and Members of Parliament. We are always happy to welcome new members and guests. Come along and see for yourself. 2nd Monday 2pm The Entrance Leagues Club 4332 2907 Politics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, education, land philosophy issues in a non partisan manner - The Grange Hotel 4th Thur every month besides Dec 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. 1st 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 4351 0450 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.

Service Groups Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers

Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes. People with a second language encouraged to apply. Training support provided 4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.au

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

Special Interest Brisbane Water Caravan Club

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 830am-230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246 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 Soaring Club Inc Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members Come and have an Air Experience Flight All Welcome 14 and up for Training Flying at Bloodtree Road Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

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

Entries in the Not For Profit Community Organisations Directory are free. However, we require each organisation to subscribe to each newspaper to ensure that someone from that organisation keeps their entry up to date. Australia Post is about to increase their postage rates by over 42% and we can no longer continue to absorb these increases. Subscription rates have therefore needed to be increased from $50 to $75 for 25 editions commencing from December 1, 2015.

Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 27, 2016 - P19 9

Roadwork around Norah Head boat ramp underway

Out&About

Scott to run a 100km marathon for children’s fund

oad and drainage works started at Bald St, near the Norah Head boat ramp, on April 15, as part of Wyong Shire Council’s ongoing investment in a safer and more effective road and drainage system for local residents.

The works, which started near the boat ramp in Bald St and continue up the hill into Maitland St, finishing at the intersection with Bungary Rd, will include an upgrade to stormwater drainage, new kerb and guttering, pavement

replacement and a new asphalt road surface. Wyong Shire Council estimates construction will run for approximately three months at a cost of $1.6 million. During this time, boat ramp users may encounter some disruption

including traffic detours around the work site and limited parking, and are encouraged to allow additional time to access Norah Head boat ramp. Media release, Apr 14, 2016 Wyong Shire Council Media

The Wyong Diary

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

Wednesday, Apr 27 Oliver by the Wyong Musical Theatre co, The Art House, Wyong until May 1

Thursday, Apr 28 Social Enterprise network evening with the Fair Trade Hub, shop 14, Village Centre, Wyong, 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Friday, Apr 29 Crawfish Stew featuring Todd Stewart, Bateau Bay Hotel, 8:00pm Books in Homes annual charity golf event, Kooindah Waters, guest speaker Mark Ella, 7:15am to 3:30pm

Saturday, Apr 30 Central Coast Community Centre 20th anniversary celebration, Mingara Recreation Club, from 6:30pm

Sunday, May 1 Central Coast Country Music Inc

Acoustic Day, Colongra Bay Community Centre, Lake Munmorah, 11:00am to 3:00pm Embrace Life Festival, Mingara Recreation Club

Monday, May 2 Creative Crew art classes for young people aged five to 17, Mondays at San Remo Community Centre, 2:45pm to 4:15pm Toukley and District Art Society monthly meeting, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Wallarah Rd, Gorokan, 10:00am

Tuesday, May 3 Road safety for 65+, Years Ahead Driver and Pedestrian Program workshop by NRMA, Doyalson Wyee RSL, 10:00am to 12:00pm Stepping On Falls prevention program, Valhalla Village, Chain Valley Bay, 10:30am to 12:30pm until June 14 San Remo Supported

Playgroup, San Remo Neighbourhood Centre, 9:30am to 11:30am

Wednesday, May 4 Circle of security free relationship-based program for caregivers than runs for eight weeks, San Remo Community Centre, 10:00am to 12:00pm The Long Weekend by Norm Foster, Wyong Drama Group at The Grove, 2:00pm and 8:00pm to Saturday, May 14

Saturday, May 7 The Peasant Prince by Monkey Baa Theatre Company based on Li Cunxin’s Mao’s last Dancer, The Art House, Wyong until May 9 Meet the Mayor, Lake Haven Shopping Centre, bookings limited, 10:00am to 11:30am

Thursday, May 12 Trailer by Tantrum Youth Arts, at The Art House Wyong until May 14

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

Scott Wilton will be running 100km to raise money for the Children's fund

ummerland Point father of two, Mr Scott Wilton will compete in a 100km marathon to raise funds for the Central Coast Local Health District Children’s Fund.

Mr Wilton is not afraid of a challenge. He completed a gruelling 100km ultra marathon in 2015 to raise money for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. The Ultra-Trail Australia takes place in Katoomba on May14. “The first time, you run on adrenalin and excitement,” Mr Wilton said. “I know what’s in store this time which poses its own challenges,” he said. “I think I’ll be looking forward to the finish line.” In 2015 he completed the course in 19 hours and 36 minutes, and is hoping to knock two hours off his time. “I’ve been trying to push out 80 to 100kms and three strength sessions a week. “I actually enjoy the training. “I find it therapeutic, it’s time to chill out and be with your own thoughts,” he said. Mr Wilton’s goal is to raise $10,000 for the District’s Children’s Fund, which enables the purchase of vital medical and therapeutic equipment and materials. “I’m born and bred on the Coast,” he said. “The work that the

doctors and nurses do, not just helping sick kids, but supporting their families, is so important. “The Coast is lucky to have them and I’m glad I can do my bit to help out.” Mr Wilton is holding a fundraiser at Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre,

Gwandalan, on Saturday, April 30. The night will feature entertainment, auctions and raffles. Direct donations from individuals and organisations are also gratefully accepted. Media release, Apr 22, 2016 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District

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Sport Coast now has 140 women’s football teams

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Sevens squads attend NSW development carnival

entral Coast Football is celebrating 40 years of women’s football he Central Coast Academy of Sport Rugby Sevens boys and girls on the Coast in 2016. squads have had their first official event, the NSW Regional Youth 7s Development Carnival, at the Hunter Sports High School, on Coast,” the newsletter The occasion is Central Coast is rising. April 16. In 1976 there were 10 said. being marked with the

Players from the Regional Academies of Sports, including CCAS, Western Region Academy of Sport, Illawarra Academy of Sport and Northern Inland Academy of Sport, and invitational teams from Sydney’s Southeast Magic and Hunter Sports High participated. The CCAS placed fifth overall in the Carnival with Southeast Magic taking out the event with a clean sweep and a perfect score of five overall wins. In total there were 144 players exposed to 27 games of Rugby, with 990 points scored. CCAS squad coaching staff member, Mr Scott Drinkwater played a large role in the development of the girls’ team. Mr Drinkwater said the carnival “was an excellent opportunity for

the young athletes. “The whole carnival was professionally run, and the girls didn’t think it was going to be as enjoyable as it was. “The girls got better as the day progressed, which was great to see. “The high quality of play showed the depth of talent in the region,” Mr Drinkwater said. There were several members from the development department of NSW Rugby Union in attendance, along with NSW Senior and Youth Sevens selectors, and a visit from the NSW Country Boys coach to spectate the display of 7s talent. “There were multiple players who were taken note of, with plenty of names written down for talent ID,” Mr Drinkwater said.

Girls from the CCAS were the big winners of the day with several players earmarked for potential scouting. The CCAS congratulated Tegan and Millee Powell, Sophie Dryden, Heather Duffy, Teah Goodhand and Shenay Ball on their identification as potential candidates for the NSWRU Youth Girls Squad and Future Blue Belles. All of these athletes have been invited into the Elite Youth Program which acts as a gateway to the Youth Nationals Competition. Media release, Apr 19, 2016 Central Coast Academy of Sport Email, Apr 26, 2016 Jesse Dyer, Central Coast Academy of Sport Journalist, Dilon Luke

Heffernan, Uskok and Stella move on from the Mariners

entral Coast Mariners has advised that the contracts of Daniel Heffernan, Tomislav Uskok and Francesco Stella will not be renewed beyond the Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Season.

After joining the Mariners from Heidelberg United FC, Heffernan made seven Hyundai A-League appearances for the Mariners. Uskok signed with the Mariners in November 2015 and made six

Hyundai A-League appearances. Stella arrived on the Central Coast as a January transfer window recruit and made eight Hyundai A-League appearances for the Mariners. The Central Coast

Mariners would like to thank Francesco, Daniel and Tomislav for their services to the club and wish them all the best for their future endeavors. Media release, Apr 11, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners FC

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n inexperienced Killarney Vale were defeated by Newcastle City in the final game of a triple-header in the Black Diamond AFL at Newcastle No 1 Sportsground on Saturday, April 23.

Newcastle City coFinal scores were Newcastle City 29.18.192 to Killarney Vale 3.1.19. City overwhelmed the young Bombers outfit. Aaron Redhead kicked

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Killarney District SC progress to round 6 of FFA Cup he Killarney District Soccer Club has made it through to the sixth round of the national Football Federation of Australia (FFA) Cup.

Killarney defeated Mount Druitt Town Rangers to progress to round six. The Killarney side face a tough test away to National Premier League club, Manly United in the next round. The match will be played on Wednesday, May 4 at Cromer Park. Newsletter, Apr 26, 2016 Central Coast Football

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Tavares joins Mariners as key midfielder

All Wyong Shire based union teams defeated in round four arnervale, The Lakes and Ourimbah all suffered losses in round four of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition on Saturday, April 23.

Mickael Tavares has been signed to play for the Central Coast Mariners in the next A-League season Photo CCmariners

he Central Coast Mariners have signed midfielder Mickael Tavares, 33, for the Hyundai A League 2106/17 season.

Tavares will join the Central Coast Mariners from Sydney FC. The defensive midfielder will join his central defence cousin, also from Sydney FC, Jacques Faty. “It’s a great feeling and I am very happy to be a part of this club,” Tavares said. “My cousin helped me make my decision, it’s

obviously better to be with someone you grew up with.” “Everyone I have spoken to has had nothing but positive things to say about the club and I have an ambition to be successful with this club. “We really want success with the Mariners and I am sure we will have a great season, first we will aim for the top

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six, then we will see,” he said. “I am also here to help the young ones. “The Mariners have some young players with good quality who need more experience, so me and Jacques will try and bring this to the team and help the youngsters develop.” Head coach Tony Walmsley said: “Mickael has played in a lot of good leagues around Europe. “When we looked at adding quality in our midfield we were looking for two things, physical attributes and the ability to keep the ball for longer periods,” he said. “It’s clear that he is a very strong willed midfielder who cannot only break up opponents’ attacks, but in possession, he’s very good at moving the ball from one end of the pitch to the other,” Walmsley said. “After the season that we’ve had, we want to build quickly a cohesive unit and this makes sure the pre-season accelerates quicker than it normally would, so I’m excited. “Speaking to Mickael, he’s confident that he can add values in the areas that we need value added to.”

The Match of the Round saw Avoca Beach continue on their undefeated way when they defeated Ourimbah by 36 points to 10 at Heazlett Park. Avoca Beach got away to the best of starts and within a couple of minutes of the kick off, the home side had crossed for their first try. This seven points to nil lead saw them in front, a position they held for the remainder of the match. The remainder of the first half saw them control much of the proceedings and they were able to cross for another try, and kicked a penalty goal, to lead by 15 points to nil at the halftime break. Avoca Beach were playing the better rugby and had the lead, but the match was still up for grabs. Ourimbah knew they would have to start the second half well to get back into the match. While the second stanza was a far more even affair, with scores in that half being Avoca Beach 17 and Ourimbah 10, the visitors never did enough to get fully back into the match. Ourimbah were best served by prop Brett Cunningham, back Jack Stonestreet and flanker Jack Sheean, who all never stopped trying.

Ourimbah know teams are most keen to defeat them as the current premiers, and will take a lot from the match. Woy Woy recorded a 31 points to 16 win over The Lakes at Slade Park. This match was much tighter than scores indicate and it was in the first half where Woy Woy got the lead and maintained it for the remainder of the match. Woy Woy played good rugby in the first half and went to the midpoint break leading by a handy 28 points to 13 lead. That effort was enough to win the match. The second half was a real arm wrestle. It was a totally even struggle with both sides only able to kick a penalty goal each in that final 40 minutes. Woy Woy had scored three tries to one in the match and that was a fair indication of the overall flow of the match. The Lakes gave it their all, and tried to get back in the match in the second half but it was not to be. Best players for the home side were prop Glen Stone and back Brendan Quigg. Kariong recorded their first win of the season when they defeated Warnervale by 30 points to 12 at Woongarrah Oval.

The win would be a relief for Kariong after quite a few good performances in recent weeks. The entire match saw Kariong just that little bit more in control, both in general play, and as a result on the scoreboard. Kariong went to the halftime break leading by 18 points to five, and continued on in the same vein to post a further 12 points in the second half to secure the victory. Kariong scored four tries to one and that was an indicator of the difference between the two teams. Warnervale never stopped trying and several players put in good performances. Best on the day for them were flanker Jacob Griffin and No.8 Tevita Moala. In the President’s Cup, The Entrance and Terrigal played out a tight match at Joseph Banks Oval. Terrigal were able to sneak home by eight points to five in a match that could have gone either way. Played on Friday, April 22, with a big crowd in attendance, spectators were treated to a hard fought contest. Media release, Apr 24, 2016 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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‘One In All In’ at Baker Park

yong’s Baker Park will play host to the over 200 students from the Central Coast living with disability for the annual ‘One In All In’ event on May 12.

Celebrating and promoting inclusiveness and accessibility in the local community, One In All In will be hosted by Job Centre Australia Transition to Work. Activities and workshops on the day will be provided by the Mariners FC, Wheel Chair Sports NSW, Wyong Emu Football Club, Armstrong Archery

Tag, Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) and Lyons Club Charmhaven. Other events on the day will include 100m sprints, tug of war, shot put, egg and spoon races and a Chill Out Zone. Event organiser, Ms Samantha Addy said the event was all about empowering youth living with a disability, to access and participate in their

local community through both work and social avenues. “A range of sporting and leisure activities that aim to be sensitive to all needs and backgrounds will be available, making it a fabulous and fun event for all that attend,” she said. Media release, Apr 19, 2016 Sam Addy, Job Centre Australia

Villani and Vojnikovich win state title gold medals

aniel Villani and Danny Vojnikovich of Tuggerah Ki Do Judo Academy won state title gold at the NSW Team Selection trials on Sunday, April 3.

Mr Villani competed in the under 55 kilogram, under 18 cadet division without any losses and won his fourth state title gold. Head coach Mr Pete Acciari said: “Young Daniel was well focused on the task from the start and dominated the division with a great display and variety of skills. “With only 36 seconds left, Daniel finished the four minute bout with a

massive inside foot sweep for a full point score.” Villani qualified for and represented Australia at the Oceania Judo Cup that was held from April 7 to 12. Mr Vojnikovich, after struggling in the under 50 kilogram senior boy division last year, went on to win gold this year. Mr Acciari said: “This was perhaps his best showing in the senior boys, having adjusted on his shortcomings by

improving his entry and kusushi [power-pull].” “He secured his first NSW title gold medal with a successful, flawless, fully controlled ko uchi makikomi [inner leg] throw,” he said. “Their performance and dominance allowed them to try out some new applications of skills and showed improvement,” Mr Acciari said. Media release, Apr 8, 2016 Pete Acciari, Kido Judo Academy

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he Central C o a s t Mariners have signed 32-year-old central defender Jacques Faty, the first of at least two key defensive signings in Head Coach, Mr Tony Walmsley’s sights for the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 season.

The French-born Senegalese international joins the Yellow and Navy from Sydney FC, a club that he made 30 Hyundai A-League appearances for which included a Grand Final berth against Melbourne Victory last season. Walmsley has made it clear that his intent is to recruit experience, which he will gain with the addition of Faty, who has played for the likes of Olympique de Marseille (France) and Sivasspor (Turkey) not to mention representing the Senegalese national team. The accomplished defender captained France to an under-17s World Cup crown in 2001 and arrives on the Central Coast with an ambition to challenge for silverware. “I’m very proud and very happy to sign this deal with the Central Coast Mariners,” Faty said. “I have an ambition to be in the six [Hyundai A-League finals], we did it with Sydney and lost the grand final against Melbourne Victory, so next season, my ambition is to finish in the six. “The young players here will be more experienced next season and I think we will bring in even more experienced

Jacques Faty signs with the Central Coast Mariners Photo CCmariners

players, so we will have the potential to be in the finals. “You can see the motivation of the Central Coast Mariners, that’s why I’m here. “You can see what they’ve invested for the future and I want to be a part of this future, I want success with the Mariners. “I have experience because I’ve played in Turkey and France so of course I am very interested to try and teach the young players, I really want to succeed with the Mariners because they deserve it,” Faty said. Before joining the Central Coast Mariners, Faty admitted that he sought advice from the likes of Graham Arnold, Matt Simon and Zac Anderson before making his mind up. “The first one I spoke to was the coach [Graham Arnold] and he told me a lot of great things about the Mariners. Great lifestyle, great team and I’ve always personally had a good relationship with the coach [Tony Walmsley]. “Of course, players

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like Matty Simon and Zac Anderson said nothing but positive things about the Mariners and that’s why it’s a pleasure for me to be here,” Faty said. Tony Walmsley noted the signing of Faty as a coup for the Central Coast Mariners but hinted that there would be more to come. “Jacques is a great signing, he gives us an immediate impact and growth on the pitch, he’s got composure, he’s got presence and his distribution from the back is fantastic,” Walmsley said. “Jacques has played at a high level overseas and he’s going to put some demands on our young players that they need, and I think they’ll grow quickly after the experiences they’ve had this season,” Walmsley said Faty has signed a one-year deal and will join his Central Coast Mariners team mates for the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 pre-season. Media release, Apr 11, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners FC

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